Issue: June 14, 2012
It's SN&R's 2012 Summer Guide! There’s no prize if you actually go and do all 99 of SN&R’s tips for maximizing this summer’s cool. But there’s the self-satisfaction of knowing where all the good in Sacto may be found, and that has to be worth something. For instance, let’s say a friend asks about the best avocado popsicles, falcon-tamers or indoor surfing spots—because people bug you about stuff like that all the time—no? Anyway, now, answers will abound.
Global evangelical leader Luis Palau, who has preached to 30 million people in 75 countries, will be coming to Sacramento this week. Often compared to Billy Graham, SN&R decided a conversation with Palau was in order, and it's in Frontlines. Also this week: Should Sacramento County crack down on an “underground economy”?
And the annual Sacramento French Film Festival goes down this weekend. We’d try to impress you with some kind of French phrase here, but just go ahead and check out this week’s calendar instead. Also this week: Greg Lucas turns up the heat at Phaya Thai, Jonathan Kiefer gives the thumbs up to Wes Anderson’s latest film, Jim Carnes says the cabaret is hoppin' at the Sacramento Ballet, Jeff Hudson says you can get Next to Normal in Nevada City, and Nick Miller lays out all this summer’s music festivals in a tidy row.
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SN&R chats with evangelical leader Luis Palau
SN&R talks spirituality, service and politics with global evangelical leader Luis Palau on the eve of his visit to Sacramento.
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DEA pulls shenanigans, raids Sac’s most popular pot club
El Camino Wellness Center had much compassion. And profits.
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Sac County supes entertain anti-immigrant group
Save Our State pitches crackdown on undocumented day laborers and “underground economy.”
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Letters for June 14, 2012
Sacramento News & Review readers leave a reminder not to leave pets’ fate in a shelter’s hands and not to mess with Texas.
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Ask Joey: Not his stepping-stone
Joey advises a reader to protect her interests, both personal and professional.
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When a vegetarian loves a steak
Are you a vegetarian who misses eating meat? Chef Bonnie Antonini’s Vegetarian Cooking for Carnivores can sate your cravings.
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Do you wanna touch?
Great cabaret in the Sac Ballet’s studio—and it’s a fundraiser for the company.
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Shock and withdrawal
Ewing Ventures’ Nevada City production of Next to Normal is next to excellent.
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Films francais
The annual Sacramento French Film Festival happens over two weekends at the Crest Theatre.
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Phaya Thai: Turn up the heat
Phaya Thai is big on flavor and portions but could stand to jack the thermostat even higher.
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Food for your flight
Sacramento International Airport does well with new restaurant options.
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About your wiener
Summertime means processed hot dogs on the grill, so why not have vegetarian ones that taste similar?
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Oh come, festivus
Ten don't miss 2012 summertime music festivals.
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Instagram-as-movie
Wes Anderson’s paean to runaway young lovers collides nostalgically with middle-aged existential angst.
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Prometheus
Ridley Scott apparently didn’t notice that the aliens are boring, but you will.
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President Choom
How does Barack Obama's pot-smoking youth align with the federal crackdown?
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Summer Guide 2012
Your 99-step instruction manual for maximizing good times in Sacramento.
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Commit to all six days of Launch 2012
The newly expanded Launch festival celebrates art, music, design and architecture with six days of showcases throughout Sacramento.
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Cool off with DavePops
Dave Feldpausch invested years of research in the recipe for his delicious, dairy-free popsicles.
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Go hyperseasonal at Blackbird Kitchen & Bar
Carina Lampkin, proprietor of the new Blackbird Kitchen & Bar, improvises fresh gourmet cuisine from farmers market treasures.
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Food & Drink
Find new foods to try and old favorites, whether they be ice pops or barbecued shellfish.
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Step into country line dancing
Dance parties at Stoney Inn get pretty wild, but instructors Kat Painter and Kurt Senser keep everyone in line.
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Surf a wave of light
Indoor surfing in Elk Grove? Surf Xtreme offers heated waves with a light show and a rockin’ soundtrack.
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Nightlife & Entertainment
Entertain yourself with a trip to the drive-in, seeing Joan Jett in concert at the state fair or riding a mechanical bull.
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Consult a fashion expert
Find your sense of summer fashion with help from Juniper James blogger Kari Shipman.
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Accessorize sun-kissed skin with Freya jewelry
Sacramento artist Pamela Anderson creates original jewelry for goddess princess warriors.
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Health & Beauty
Need a pedicure, a massage or a little avocado on the face? We’ve got the info to help yourself, and even your pets.
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Bond with a falcon
The staff at West Coast Falconry can teach you to fly a falcon onto your glove in just half a day. Truthfully, the bird does most of the work.
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Take up logrolling
Rancho Cordova’s Swimstitute amenities include water exercise classes, swim training and a 600-pound floating log.
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Travel & Recreation
Get out of your boring apartment and do something already. Go rappel into a cave, ride a blimp or go to hell—Bumpass Hell, that is.
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Prepare for a 2012 apocalypse with scary beach reads
Sacramento’s booksellers share their favorite end-of-the-world novels for summer reading.
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Arts & Festivals
Shakespeare, Hempfest and The Little Mermaid are just a few of your options in Sacramento this summer.
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