Issue: April 02, 2015
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The cover story this week: Sac's bad rap. A recent shooting at a local
gig resurrects negative attitudes about hip-hop music. Are they
justified? Raheem Hosseini investigates.
Elsewhere in the issue: Cosmo Garvin explores the movement to add ethnic
studies to California high schools, Brooke Purves follows efforts to
house West Sacramento's homeless, Sarah van Gelder interviews Ralph
Nader about uniting conservatives and liberals, Rachel Leibrock talks TV
with Mad Men's Kevin Rahm, plus the 2015 Sammies winners and more.
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Sacramento’s bad rap
A recent shooting outside a local venue resurrects negative attitudes about hip-hop music. Are they justified?
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Left vs. right, all right: A talk on bipartisan progress
Lion liberal Ralph Nader goes up against conservative Daniel McCarthy on the issues.
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West Sac housing project’s problems linger after ending
Participants in the West Sacramento Bridge to Housing program still have a long way to go.
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Sacramento says: No rap music
Why is it that we hate on rap so much?
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Letters for April 2, 2015
Readers weigh in on DA oversight and the future of public transport.
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Go on a mental diet
Joey advises a reader to give his self-esteem a new workout.
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Let the competition begin
Public-speaking contest at Twin Rivers is reminder why we need all sorts of extracurricular activities.
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Kevin Rahm, Mad Men
Mad Men's Kevin Rahm discusses his character Ted Chaough, conspiracy theories and Sacramento manners.
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Can ethnic studies classes at Sacramento high schools curb gang violence?
Students are pushing for more classes that embrace the diversity already present in Sacramento.
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2015 Sammies winners in the house!
The top musical moments—and all the voters' choice picks—from SN&R's 23rd annual Sacramento Area Music Awards.
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Civil War and Seder
SN&R reviews Sacramento Theatre Company's production of The Whipping Man.
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Stage to streaming
Sacramento's Alternative Arts Collective moves from the stage to YouTube.
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Sister Spit
Counter-culture spoken-word troupe Sister Spit rolls through Sacramento on its annual national tour.
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Art for the community
ReTREAT gathers local artists and DJs for a night of dancing, art and fundraising for the homeless.
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Talent abounds
Sacramento talent of all sorts shines on stage at the Crest Theater for this event.
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Jokes, jams and Jane
Actress brings music and comedy to her new theatrical production visiting the Mondavi Center.
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The penis and the pen
Hanif Kureishi's latest novel is a satirical look at the male literary ego.
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Wanted: A beer education
The Oak Park Brewing Co., which offers good beers and some tasty bites, needs to brush up on server education.
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Midtown, jolted
The Trade Coffee & Coworking brings Blue Bottle coffee to Midtown and Fair Oaks gets a new brew pub.
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Fizzy delight
Order one of these grown-up sodas (alcohol optional) for a tart-sweet treat.
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Burning sensation
Preservation and Co.'s Hellfire Sriracha follows through on its fiery promise.
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Yeah, you can pickle that
Class teaches people how to pickle spring veggies.
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Save room for pie
Rhubarb is tasty in pies, sauces and chutneys—and it has other benefits, too.
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Flex those glutamates with a vegan cookbook
What is missing from otherwise bland vegan dishes is umami, and America's Test Kitchen focuses on that in The Complete Vegetarian Cookbook.
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Back from the garage
The members of the Sacramento garage punk band Sonic Love Affair return to dust off their instruments and crank up the volume.
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Eight Gigs: The Lower 48
Portland rock band visits Sacramento for the one-year anniversary of a recurring event called Trash Rock Thursdays.
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Eight Gigs: City of Trees Brass Band
Local New Orleans-style brass bands hits a venue normally known for metal shows.
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Eight Gigs: Mojo Green
Reno funk group performs in Folsom this week.
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Eight Gigs: Slow Magic
Deejay brings thoughtful electronic music to UC Davis' quad.
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Eight Gigs: SambaDá
Santa Cruz Brazilian music group brings its beats and grooves to Sactown.
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Eight Gigs: D.R.I.
Seasoned punk group that's been together 33 years visits the Boardwalk.
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Eight Gigs: Action Bronson
“Foodie rapper” brings his self-deprecating humorous brand of hip-hop to Sacramento.
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Eight Gigs: Buddy Guy
Blues legend set to rock the Mondavi Center.
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Standalone pop and warm weather shows
Male Gaze and Tiaras stand on their own, and warmer weather means it's almost outdoor concert season.
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Plunder undone
Helen Mirren and Ryan Reynolds are acting forces in this film about World War II-era art theft.
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Wild Tales
Damián Szifron's black comedy anthology is glorious and bonkers.
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The Hunting Ground
Kirby Dick's latest documentary is a smart, raw look at sexual assault on college campuses.
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What's your brand?
As prohibition lightens up, more and more celebrities are lending their images to pot brands.
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