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For First Fridays on Jan. 4, the WAL Public Market (1104 R St., Suite 110) is hosting an opening reception for local photographer John Muheim’s new exhibit Right Place, Right Time, featuring awesome photos from the Sacramento music scene dating back to the 1970s. Over the years, Muheim’s photographed everyone…

Want to ring in the new year with some pedal to the metal? Then you need to drop some cash when Exotic Auto Experiences comes to Denio’s in Roseville. If you are 18-and-older with a valid driver’s license and proof of insurance, then you can have the opportunity to drive…

Here’s a great New Years Resolution idea for you: learn to fly. Not as in piloting a plane, you dummy, but with your own body aided by aerial silks and the guidance of local instructor and performer, Kat Boston of Come Fly with B and Rebel Aerial. Ever since Submerge…

Are you unbelievably ultra-mega-stoked for winter rains and the snow season to start!? If not, it’s time to head down to Santa Cruz. Look up “things to do in Santa Cruz” and a plethora of activities ranging from brewery tastings to downhill mountain biking make the list. Thought of as…

1) Metal horns up! Legendary rockers Y&T headline a special NYE show at Ace of Spades with a killer list of openers including Frank Hannon of Tesla, SJ Syndicate and Nova Sutro. Tix start at $28.50 through Aceofspadessac.com. Doors at 6:30 p.m., all ages are welcome. 2) Our friends at…

When it comes to holiday shopping for loved ones or friends, we’re really lucky to live in an area where we don’t have to do all of our shopping at crowded, sterile, one-in-the-same big box stores or malls. There are so many cool local businesses, local makers and awesome, unique…

Watch the Old Sacramento Waterfront district transform into a 19th Century winter wonderland at the annual Macy’s Theatre of Lights performances! But you better hurry, as there are only five nights left! This cherished local tradition allows thousands of spectators the free chance to watch a unique retelling of the…

It feels like just last week that I was writing about summer-y things to do in this column, but if you can believe it, the holiday season is already upon us and in full swing. Whether you’re looking for a fun date night idea, or just a reason to pack…

Two weeks after Election Day, and almost all of the races have finally come to an end. The Georgia governorship went, perhaps dubiously, to Republican Brian Kemp. After numerous recounts, everyone’s favorite state Florida finally announced half-lizard/half-man Rick Scott would be headed to the Senate over longtime Democratic incumbent Bill…

Avoid hectic malls and shopping centers this holiday season (at least for a couple of days) and craft your own jewelry for that special someone in your life. Metal Arts Academy in Auburn (1039 High St.) is offering a few Jewelry Fabrication Workshops to not only help you check a…