Opinion

2+2=4

About two weeks ago, I decided I’d had enough of cigarettes. At the time, I hadn’t thought if that decision would actually lead me to quit (or try to quit), or if I’d just continue smoking but have a lot less fun doing it. As it turned out, two weeks…

Local Band Salt Wizard Release Full-Length Album May 10, 2014 at Fox and Goose

Local band Salt Wizard are releasing their first full-length album on Saturday, May 10 at Fox and Goose. The self-described “magical-dark-indie-pop” group is made up of vocalist/guitarist Eric Warren and drummer Anthony Ordonez (who both played together in E-Squared), as well as Rachel Lomax (vocals/keys/guitar, has played in Light the…

Play Beer Pong with the Sac City Rollers • May 9, 2014

Some call it a sport, others call it an expressive form of art. Regardless of your perspective on beer pong, we can all agree it’s one of the best reasons to call for a social gathering. Sac City Rollers are known for their competitive nature and incredible enthusiasm, so it’s…

Baby, Baby

Something is happening right before your very eyes. It’s been going on for years and you haven’t even noticed, but babies are taking over the world. I couldn’t believe it at first myself. How could it be possible for a bunch of 12-pound, slobbering, incontinent, spotty haired and yet adorable…

Get in Costume for May the Fourth Be With You • May 4, 2014

Not too long from now, in the West Sacramento Galleria Hall (not too far away), is a great time for a celebration! On May 4, 2014, The West Sacramento Civic Center and Community Center will be hosting a Star Wars-themed event from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Come and enjoy…

HEAR: Friday Night Concerts In the Park Series Kick-off • May 2, 2014

Bust out those shade hats, sunglasses and lawn chairs, it’s time for the 23rd annual Friday Night Concerts in the Park series! The 13-week series kicks off on Friday, May 2, 2014 at Cesar Chavez Plaza (9th and J streets) with reggae/funk/jam band extraordinaire ZuhG headlining. If you weren’t there…

Arden Park Roots Are Releasing Their New Album Burning the Midnight Oil

Hometown reggae/rock favorites Arden Park Roots are readying the release of their fourth full-length album titled Burning the Midnight Oil. The new album is 12 tracks total and was recorded and engineered by Joe Johnston at Pus Cavern Studios over the course of three months. Besides featuring guests Andre Fylling…