Issue: August 11, 2016
The cover story this week:In this week's feature article, our writers highlight some of Sacramento's cheapest and best happy hour offerings. From seedy dive bar to highbrow hang outs, this issue is designed to find you cheap drinks and eats whether you need it or are just plain hankering for a hangover and food comma.
Elsewhere in the issue:Scott Thomas Anderson explores police accountability in the shooting of Joseph Mann; Blake Gillespie asks why Sacramento must conform to a developer's ideal of a "World Class City," and what that means; Aaron Carnes introduces SNR readers to local hip-hop group Pocket Fixed Mob; in film, a review of Pete's Dragon . Is the film any good? I don't know! Daniel Barnes gives SNR readers his two cents.
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The Happy Hour Issue
SN&R’s guide to Sacramento’s best cheap drinks and bites.
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The Happy Hour Issue: How Baron Stelling went from hobbyist to national cocktail star
Paragary’s bartender Baron Stelling reflects on his new title, Star of the Bar.
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The Happy Hour Issue: Get a head start
Venture out early to take advantage of these happy hour bargains.
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The Happy Hour Issue: Dirt-cheap drinks
Happy hour deals for when you really, really need another beer.
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The Happy Hour Issue: Fancy for less
Chasing bargains at Sacramento’s most elite bars.
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The Happy Hour Issue: Sunday funday
Shut the weekend down with Sunday happy hour specials.
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Crocker Village’s stunted growth
Why community outrage—and a lawsuit—continues to stall Paul Petrovich’s controversial Curtis Park development.
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A disarming video: Cellphone footage contradicts police claims in fatal Sacramento shooting
Mann shooting takes center stage in drive for police accountability.
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Linda Katehi resigns as UC Davis chancellor, but will still collect a paycheck
Embattled chancellor steps down after outside investigation cites multiple missteps.
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Sacramento city manager criticized for management’s white blight
John Shirey admits hiring practices grew ‘lazy.’
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Puppies vs. sting
Media’s push for online traffic can—and often does—lead to more cute puppy videos and fewer stinging exposes.
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Letters for August 11, 2016
Readers weigh in on Allen Warren, “female privilege,” and KJ’s emails.
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Absent love
Whether it’s your boyfriend or your dad, it’s tough to not receive love in return.
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A city for everyone
If Sacramento wants to be a real world class city, its leaders must foster innovation, inclusivity and diversity.
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Thank you Mrs. Francis, Mrs. McGuire, Mrs. Greenwald and Mrs. Thomas
I owe so much to my elementary school teachers.
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Garrett McCord, cocktail connoisseur
The local writer (and former SN&R food critic) has a new book on cocktail creation.
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Pocket Fixed Mob’s brothers rap together, stay together
In a city known for gangster rap, Pocket Fixed Mob creates surreal, personal hip-hop.
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Review: Nevermore
SN&R reviews a new production from Green Valley Theatre Company.
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Review: Antony and Cleopatra
SN&R reviews a new production at Big Idea Theatre.
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Of cocktails and kitsch
It’s your civic duty to partake in these kitschy, fun events during Cocktail Week.
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A happy sad
Every Brilliant Thing is a one-man show full of improbably uplifting comedy.
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Al and Homer: The Drone Play
SN&R reviews a new production from Ovation Stage.
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Gilding the Lily Tomlin
Who’s got a Lily Tomlin-themed art show? Fe Gallery, that’s who.
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The painter’s view from here
Charles Cunningham paints vivid landscapes of California and Nevada.
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A little like Lily
Tom Schultz shares a birth year with Lily Tomlin and a long career in making art.
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Eclectically Hong Kong
Sacramento gets another cha chaan teng, with eclectic Hong Kong-style dishes at bargain prices.
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Eat history at Saddle Rock
Saddle Rock finally opens, and around the corner, find a zen tea room.
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Hawaiian punch
Zumapoke’s tropical lush ice drinks carry the punch of soju.
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Sacto sourdough
Find the Drunken Loaf’s naturally-leavened, crusty sourdough at the Oak Park Farmers’ Market.
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Bazaar by the numbers
Get your fill on teriyaki, tempura and udon at the 70th annual Japanese Food & Culture Bazaar.
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Bewitched grapes
Bakersfield’s Grapery produces long, slender grapes that look like fingers.
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Santa Rosa’s win-win fest-fest
The North Bay Vegan FilmFest and Sonoma County VegFest are happening at the same time on August 20 in Santa Rosa.
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Element Brass Band channels New Orleans sound
Sacramento second line act is all about that brass.
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Eight Gigs: The Iguanas
New Orleans mainstay the Iguanas play Sacramento proper for the first time.
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Eight Gigs: 10,000 Maniacs
Nineties alt-rock staple 10,000 Maniacs comes into town.
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Eight Gigs: La Luz
A sci-fi and feminist tilt on the revival of surf rock.
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Eight Gigs: Sac Stay Home Fest
Don’t head out to South Lake Tahoe this weekend; stay in Sacramento and check out the all-new eclectic Sac Stay Home Fest.
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Eight Gigs: KaiLord
Local emcee Kailord’s new EP Sunset Valley is raw, honest and incredibly positive.
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Eight Gigs: Razorblade Monalisa
Razorblade Monalisa takes influence from ’80s post-punk bands like Joy Division, Siouxsie and the Banshees and more.
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Eight gigs: The Ataris
The ’90s are back with the Ataris and their new, time-traveling EP.
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Eight Gigs: Jeff Beck
Catch two great guitarists that go really, really great together.
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Outside Lands 2016 review: Tech lands, basically
Outside Lands introduced more technology and expensive culinary attractions in 2016, along with great sets by Radiohead, LCD Soundsystem, Grimes and the Muppets band.
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Magical fluff
There wasn’t much reason to remake this movie, but it’s among Disney’s more authentic films of the last five years.
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Overscheduled
The Drug Enforcement Administration continues to drag on bumping cannabis from Schedule 1.
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