Issue: October 23, 2003
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Slavery: California’s hidden sin
California’s image as the enlightened edge of the country doesn’t include the dark chapter on slavery. That’s a story being uncovered by a team of intrepid Sacramento historians.
This article was published on 10.23.03
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Half an incumbent
Redistricting refugee Helen Thomson figures turnabout is fair play.
This article was published on 10.23.03
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Homeward bound
City to donate seven lots to Building Unity project.
This article was published on 10.23.03
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Of human bondage
America is still recovering from its history of human-rights abuses.
This article was published on 10.23.03
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Letters for October 23, 2003
Love, hate, or indifference—readers express their opinions—sometimes about each other.
This article was published on 10.23.03
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Running off at the booth
Tired of electing and recalling the lesser of two evils? Instant runoff voting could be the solution.
This article was published on 10.23.03
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Problem solver
Jonathan Morken’s Apprehensive Films productions subvert Hollywood one sheep’s eyeball at a time.
This article was published on 10.23.03
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A big, green dream
A bold proposal for downtown looks beyond a sports arena and highlights Sacramento’s greatest natural assets—its rivers.
This article was published on 10.23.03
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Illegally legal
Driver’s licenses for illegals are a slap in the face for immigrants.
This article was published on 10.23.03
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The lonely road
Our valley may be boring, but painter Phillip Gross makes its lonely roads, fields, rice mills and railroad tracks come alive.
This article was published on 10.23.03
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Acting is easy, right?
For aspiring thespians, there are a number of places in town where the craft of acting is taught. Here are some of them.
This article was published on 10.23.03
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Future shock
Canadian oracle Margaret Atwood is at it again with her latest, Oryx and Crake.
This article was published on 10.23.03
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What planet are you from?
An event of note from the weekly calendar.
This article was published on 10.23.03
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NationStates
Play this online nation-building game and see how long you remain a champion of democracy.
This article was published on 10.23.03
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Open up and say
Put on your parka and head to The Space for Abandon Productions’ eighth world premiere.
This article was published on 10.23.03
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The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged)
The Thistle Dew Dessert Theatre opens its second venue with The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged).
This article was published on 10.23.03
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Timeless music
English conductor and former UC Davis music professor Paul Hillier returns to the area to direct a one-night program of Baltic composers.
This article was published on 10.23.03
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Safari’s monster drum trip
Problematic drums haunt Safari, Nice Monster and The Kimberly Trip at The Distillery.
This article was published on 10.23.03
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Cris Williamson & Holly Near
A weekly mix of mini music reviews to whet your audio appetite.
This article was published on 10.23.03
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Los Straightjackets
Los Straightjackets make a fine rock instrumental record that works for pool parties and other festive applications.
This article was published on 10.23.03
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It’s only rock ‘n’ roll
The coolly named combo Dungeons & Drag Queens will raise the roof at the Capitol Garage next Wednesday.
This article was published on 10.23.03
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Blame the mambo
Mambo Italiano is an atrocious pipsqueak of a movie.
This article was published on 10.23.03
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