Fast-approaching winter gently reminded me it would soon be time to hibernate. During the warm months of the year, you will find me outside; eyes shut, face up to the sky, basking in the sun rays. It feels as if I become fully enveloped in a sweet, warm hug all…
In general, lighting candles really does make a house a home. Soy candles allow you to do so even more responsibly. They’re environmentally friendly, and they even burn longer (which, in the long run, is great for your wallet). Mindy Jovanovic of Peace, Love, and Soy Wax will teach you…
Shane Koyczan takes poetry to a new level with his world-renowned spoken word performances. He skillfully and rhythmically addresses important social topics, such as bullying, depression, family issues and other personal and political problems, in a relatable and forward-thinking way. Koyczan will be performing three shows in the Vanderhoef Studio…
As far back at the 15th century, Europeans have been using Tarot cards as a way to learn more about themselves, connect to divinity and receive guidance from the universe. In the 1700s, Tarot cards grew in popularity, especially among believers in magic and the occult. In some cultures, Tarot…
If you’re the sort of person who might enjoy seeing animals dressed up in ridiculously cute outfits being paraded up the street on elaborate floats, this one’s for you. On Saturday, March 4, 2017, make your way to Old Sacramento for the first-ever Mardi Paws Parade! In what is sure…
Vintage Monkey is 6,500 square feet of fuck yeah. Fuck yeah includes a café, eclectic retail, motorcycle service/repair and a rotating museum exhibit of classic motorcycles that will leave you slack jawed. The moment you enter from seedy, industrial North 16th Street, you are transported into a state of awe…
Let the Sacramento RiverTrain take you on a ride through history. Each Saturday starting Feb. 4, 2017, riders will be able to take a scenic two-hour ride along the 14-mile Woodland Branch. Constructed in 1911, this stretch of railroad was built to connect Sacramento with the farmlands of Yolo County….
I’m no car aficionado; I drive a Prius, for God’s sake. But I do have advice for those of you braving this year’s Stormageddon and driving into the forces of nature. Many of us who were born and raised in California have never been forced to drive in harsh conditions….
Described as an African-style Cirque du Soleil, the entrancing traveling troupe known as Cirque Zuma Zuma is heading to Sacramento to wow audiences with a free performance. Mark your calendars for Thursday, Feb. 2, 2017, and head to Sacramento State’s University Union Ballroom to be dazzled by traditional African dancers,…
If you live in Sacramento, you know that “the grid” is kind of our thing. All the trendiest bars, clubs, coffee shops and wine bars are “on the grid” while Sacramento’s “off the grid” areas (such as Rancho Cordova and Folsom) are steadily growing as well. But what if I…
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