Issue: December 25, 2014
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The cover story this week: Sacramento's Grinches of the Year. It's time
for SN&R's annual award to those with hearts a few sizes too small.
Elsewhere in the issue: Cosmo Garvin tallies how many arena jobs are
going to Sacramento residents, SN&R's food critics discuss the highs and
lows of dining in 2014, theater reviewer Kel Munger gives kudos to the
best plays she's seen this year, Joey Garcia explains why it takes a
village to raise a child, Janelle Bitker gets slam-dunk secrets from
basketball-stunt artist Alain Anderson and more.
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Sacramento Grinches of the Year
’Tis the season to call out locals whose hearts were just a few sizes too small in 2014.
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Thank you, Sacramento park rangers and workers!
If you haven't already, get on two wheels and try out the parkway trail sometime in 2015. It's a life-changer.
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Letters for December 25, 2014
Readers express thoughts on the CIA torture report, the Sacramento City Teachers' Association and gentrification in Midtown.
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Teach kindness, teach compassion, teach love
Joey advises readers that it takes a village to teach children to be loving, kind and compassionate.
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Slam-dunk, yo
Sacramento Kings Dunkers captain Alain Anderson explains how he's got NBA game.
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History before pride
The Mexican talks about pride in Mexican heritage and the difference between salami and chorizo.
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How many arena jobs actually go to city of Sacramento residents?
In more ways than one, Sacramento officials go out of their way to deny accountability.
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SN&R film critics riff on bleak times, shiny new beginnings and the best in 2014 film
SN&R film critics riff on the best in 2014 film.
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A year of reviews
SN&R recaps some of its favorite stage productions of 2014.
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Party like it’s 1929
A New Year’s Eve preview of Anything Goes features music by Cole Porter, champagne, dinner and dancing.
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Santaland Diaries
SN&R reviews Capital Stage’s production of Santaland Diaries
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Beyond the stars
SN&R talks about some of the best—and worst—things to happen in the Sacto food scene this year.
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The Asian Chipotle?
Viet Ha opens a fast and casual lunch spot on Broadway.
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Things men love
This week in The V Word we discuss clamping down on your scrotum and cute little lambs.
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Music’s high notes, and low ones, too
SN&R music writers on 2014’s best sounds, greatest shows and venue RIPs.
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The Funky Sixteens, $10, 9 p.m., Dec. 26
Sacramento funk rock group will help liven up the week between Christmas and New Years.
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Sac Go Home Fest, Free, 3 p.m., Dec. 27
A bunch of bands will help Sacramento say goodbye to the Witch Room.
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Fulkerson & Clarke, $5, 8 p.m., Dec. 27
A Sacramento-based acoustic folk duo moved to Hollywood, became a full band and now returns for a show at Shine.
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Cherry Red, $10, 8 p.m., Dec. 28
Local hip-hop artists' name has a lot to do with her bright-red hair.
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Anuhea, $20-$25, 9 p.m., Dec. 28
Hawaii singer-songwriter will bring sunny island vibes to the cold Sacramento winter.
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Lovefool, $20, 9 p.m., Dec. 31
Cover band will help you ring in the New Year with plenty of danceable hits.
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Mumbo Gumbo, $40, 9 p.m., Dec. 31
Sacramento dance band performs a New Year's Eve show featuring gumbo and cornbread.
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Tom Rigney & Flambeau, $35, 9:30 p.m., Dec. 31
Talented fiddle player and violinist brings a cajun-flavored dance party to the Palms Playhouse in Winters.
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Code comfort
Benedict Cumberbatch gives an award-winning performance in this World War II drama.
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The Gambler
Nope, Kenny Rogers has nothing to do with this remake.
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Foxcatcher
Steve Carell gives a stellar performance in this flick about billionaire John DuPont.
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The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies
This bloated installment of the Peter Jackson's trilogy is long and dismal.
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Into the Woods
Rob Marshall's take on Stephen Sondheim's musical is insipid and Disney-fied.
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Pot progress takes diligence
A budget earmark protects from raids, and a multistate suit holds no water.
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