Issue: July 11, 2013
Thanks for reading this week's SN&R. Feel free to click the links
below, but don't forget to pick up a newsprint version of the
newspaper for exclusive event picks, columns and cartoons.
The feature this week: Though the economy may be on the road to
recovery, thousands of Sacramentans are being left behind; Sasha
Abramsky examines the situation.
Elsewhere in the issue: Ken Smith on the lawsuits being brought
against Gov. Jerry Brown's Delta plan; Jonathan Mendick checks in
with Sacramento deejay crew Sleepwalkers; Shoka picks out the best of
this month's Second Saturday exhibits; Ann Martin Rolke reviews The
Rind, a new cheesery in Midtown; Becky Grunewald asks a few questions
of Sonny & the Sunsets; and more.
-
This is your American Dream
The country is on the road to economic recovery—but thousands of formerly middle-class Sacramentans have been left behind.
This article was published on 07.11.13
-
Realignment repeat
Despite need elsewhere, California pays for Sacramento-area police to do the same job as probation officers.
This article was published on 07.11.13
-
Degrees, separation
Students are enrolled full time, but they can’t earn a degree.
This article was published on 07.11.13
-
-
Letters for July 11, 2013
Readers chime in on efforts to put the arena plan on a ballot, SN&R's vision of an independent Sacramento and a potential smoking ban.
This article was published on 07.11.13
-
The secret life of secrets
Joey advises readers on how to define relationships, deal with accidental drunk dialings and handle needy, insecure spouses.
This article was published on 07.11.13
-
Ignoring the smoking gun
The district attorney said it will investigate officer-related shootings only if there are “extenuating circumstances.”
This article was published on 07.11.13
-
Health-care holdup
I’m looking forward to health-care reform.
This article was published on 07.11.13
-
A part of history
Palestinian-born Khalid Farhoud brings a sense of family and community to his Del Paso Boulevard restaurant.
This article was published on 07.11.13
-
Shivs and haggling
Palm trees remind Mexicans of their home state and DIY weaponry.
This article was published on 07.11.13
-
You’re not funny
On Capitol hazing rituals and legislative grab-ass.
This article was published on 07.11.13
-
Sleepless in Sactown
The Sleeprockers used social media to reach out to Oakland rap group Hieroglyphics—and the unlikely pairing resulted in a new album, The Kitchen, dropping on July 16.
This article was published on 07.11.13
-
Parody goes political
A send-up of Tennessee Williams’ The Glass Menagerie is set in post-Hurricane Katrina New Orleans.
This article was published on 07.11.13
-
The fault in the stars
A classic Shakespeare drama gets a few updates but could use some more.
This article was published on 07.11.13
-
Rollin' on the river
California Musical Theatre's Music Circus production of Show Boat offers classic score by Oscar Hammerstein and Jerome Kern.
This article was published on 07.11.13
-
Separation of Oil & State
Make a statement against big oil at this rally.
This article was published on 07.11.13
-
Tripel Dipper release party
Bows & Arrows teams up with Ruhstaller Beer for its Tripel Dipper Release Party.
This article was published on 07.11.13
-
Dachshund Derby
Sixty-four dachshunds compete to win $500 and the hearts of California State Fair attendees.
This article was published on 07.11.13
-
Sacramento Bastille Day
The Handle District celebrates Bastille Day with a party.
This article was published on 07.11.13
-
Sac Soccer Day
Sacramento Professional Soccer hosts and exhibition game between an English and Mexican pro soccer team.
This article was published on 07.11.13
-
A fair amount of fun
The California State Fair offers fried food, music, warehouses full of random goods and carnival rides.
This article was published on 07.11.13
-
Radio America
Garrison Keillor brings his radio crew to town for a live staging of A Prairie Home Companion.
This article was published on 07.11.13
-
-
-
Monsters in the forest
Gallery21Ten presents the artwork of Susan J. Silvester.
This article was published on 07.11.13
-
Trip to dreamland
Elliott Fouts Gallery presents the artwork of Micah Crandall-Bear.
This article was published on 07.11.13
-
Right brain
Shimo Center for the Arts presents the artwork of Bryan Valenzuela.
This article was published on 07.11.13
-
-
Blood, sleaze and surprises
This year's Trash Film Orgy series at the Crest Theatre serves up zombies, hot-rod girls and plenty of gore.
This article was published on 07.11.13
-
Make a splash
Act like a big spender this summer and rent out a community pool for your next weekend evening party.
This article was published on 07.11.13
-
Clearly cool
Zoomies are cool alternatives to binoculars—even if they make you look like a geek.
This article was published on 07.11.13
-
Too much to dream last night
J.R. Johansson's young-adult thriller documents a young man's ability to enter dreams.
This article was published on 07.11.13
-
Everybody twerks
Our writer lets the music move her, twerks her robot arms and leaves only a few victims in her wake.
This article was published on 07.11.13
-
A fromage fanatic’s delight
The Rind, a new Midtown restaurant, is a cheese lover's fantasy.
This article was published on 07.11.13
-
Hungry for history
Lost Restaurants of Saramento and Their Recipes explores Sacramento's historic dining scene and tries to figure out the city's signature dish.
This article was published on 07.11.13
-
Peaches and dream
Too much stone fruit? No way! Diversify your peach portfolio.
This article was published on 07.11.13
-
Intergalactic planetary rock
Sonny & the Sunsets' quirky mix of darkness and light rocks the universe.
This article was published on 07.11.13
-
Fri., July 12, the Hey-Nows!
Longtime Northern California musicians draw upon 1960s-era pop rock and 1990s-era singer-songwriters.
This article was published on 07.11.13
-
Fri., July 12, Under the Sun 2013 tour
A bunch of popular 1990s rock bands get together for a summer tour.
This article was published on 07.11.13
-
Sat., July 13, Too $hort
The Northern California hip-hop artist brings his catalog of popular ghetto anthems to Ace of Spades.
This article was published on 07.11.13
-
Sun., July 14, Delbert Bump Jazz Band
This local jazz organ trio will perform in Davis.
This article was published on 07.11.13
-
Sun., July 14, ’Weird Al' Yankovic
This novelty act hits the California State Fair with a large catalog of pun-filled covers of popular songs. Again.
This article was published on 07.11.13
-
Mon., July 15, the Mike Dillon Band
This New Orleans folk-punk group visits the Blue Lamp.
This article was published on 07.11.13
-
Tues., July 16, Creative Confluence Open Mic Night
New open-mic night at Bows & Arrows seeks to boost local arts.
This article was published on 07.11.13
-
Thurs., July 18, Musical Charis
This Sacramento-based indie-folk group to play an album-release show at Harlow's Restaurant & Nightclub.
This article was published on 07.11.13
-
Begin again
On crafting a truly DIY scene, rediscovering a love for music via some cheap, dusty thrills, and—finally—the return of a record store.
This article was published on 07.11.13
-
It came from under the sea
This modern take on the Japanese monster flick is a guilty pleasure—not that there’s anything wrong with that.
This article was published on 07.11.13
-
Fill the Void
Rama Burshtein’s debut feature about an 18-year-old girl pressured to marry is, frankly, dull.
This article was published on 07.11.13
-
20 Feet From Stardom
This documentary brings some of rock's greatest background singers into the forefront.
This article was published on 07.11.13
-
Despicable Me 2
The sequel to the 2010’s Despicable Me is fun but less inspired than the original.
This article was published on 07.11.13
-
Marijuana for mom
Ngaio on talking to your senior mom about medical cannabis and medical-marijuana legalization in Oregon.
This article was published on 07.11.13