Sacramento
State Fair Bovine Buzz Kill
Rampaging, Pregnant Cow Shot To Death At State Fair reads the KCRA3 headline. Wow, seriously? There are so many ways to go with that headline, I don’t even know where to start. But it kinda makes me want to avoid the fair. Not out of cow-fear, but out of baby-cow mourning. »
We’re totally gay and loving it!
Sacramento beat out cities like Austin, Portland, San Diego, and, would you believe, New York, coming in as the sixth gayest city in America. The ranking over at the Daily Beast credits our central location (ah, the old “two hours from everywhere” credential!) and status as the state capital as attractive to gay couples... »
Thursday Nights At The Zoo
No, no, don’t adjust your news feeds and readers – this is, in fact, a new post at Metroblogging Sacramento. Time to brush away the cobwebs and get on with things. I’m back from an extended maternity leave and trying to, you know, like figure everything out. If the posts from now on sometimes... »
Dreaming about Happy Hour
I’m always looking forward to the end of work week by dreaming about Happy Hour. On my normal days in the newsroom, I’m heading to the bars by 2 p.m. Last week, my friend/co-worker introduced me to Jamie’s Bar and Grill on Broadway. Guy Fieri dubbed it one of his “Funky Joints.” He salivated over... »
Down by the river
Who says California doesn’t have seasons? For the month of April, we had our fair share of Spring storms. Mother Nature has also made wet weather somewhat convenient for folks who had outdoor plans for the weekend. After listening to thunder crashing outside of the newsroom, I found my car dusted with hail. By the end... »
Second Saturday: April 2010
Spring seems confused in Sacramento. We kicked off April with a wet and dreary Easter Sunday. Mother Nature followed that up with gray skies and chilly breezes for Second Saturday. Still, it looked like Midtown businesses, galleries and outdoor vendors got a decent amount of traffic from this monthly shopping affair. There were plenty of... »
Spring Forward
Daylight Savings is killer to anybody working on a graveyard shift. I am not looking forward to losing an hour of sleep. I am also dreading more sunlight shining at my bedtime. Last Spring, I remember smelling BBQ wafting over the neighbors, kids screaming and everyone enjoying their non-Vampire lifestyles. I’m grateful for investments... »
Slippery
Sacramento meteorologists say we should expect more wet weather this week. Sigh. My future garden could use the water. But rainy weather is a pain when I’m trying to stay awake on Eastbound I-80. If you can see this, then you might need a Flash Player upgrade or you need to install Flash Player if it's... »
Slurp It
Waking up to more rain. This weekend – I’m sure plenty of people are ready to hunker down at home with a decent supply of beer and munchies. On Sunday – some folks want to stay inside and watch Team USA kick take down Team Canada for the Gold Medal Match in Hockey. USA! USA!... »
Variations on Comfort Food
The ladies who lunch…. …end up at Tuli Bistro. On my lunch dates in Sacramento, ladies always suggest meeting up at this intimate foodie spot on S Street. Folks who have been working for 10-hours in a windowless office will enjoy the sunny skies on the patio. On colder days, we can warm up by... »
Pizza and a Movie
Blue tails whipping in the air. Wispy souls dancing on a breeze. Metal monsters blasting anything that moves. Yes, I finally saw Avatar in IMAX 3D. This our second attempt to watch the James Cameron film at the IMAX theater on K Street. On our first attempt, we made the mistake of trying to purchase our tickets... »
Mulvaney’s B&L Rewarded – Justly
My affection and admiration for Mulvaney’s B&L is no secret. I’d give it the Best-in-Sac title and happily battle anyone championing other venues. I now have new ammo for my side: the Sacramento Metro Chamber of Commerce awarded it Small Business of the Year. Even if you’re not a foodie and don’t care much... »
Sacramento parking free between Thanksgiving and Christmas
Well, some Sacramento street parking will be free – but it’s still not a bad deal. Starting the day after Thanksgiving, metered spots between I and L and from Front Street to 29th Street will be free after 4:30pm and all day Saturday and Sunday (but still pay attention to time limits and curb... »
Spring Awakening – Unfocused but Moving Fun
Can something be moving and fun? Sure, why not. Full disclosure: I was lucky enough not to pay for my ticket to see Spring Awakening at the Community Theater - though I would be happy to pay for the show. One of the few new shows on stage these days (it didn’t come from a... »
Local Theater Post: That girl from Glee; changes for two theaters; time left to catch a good thing
First – a bit of shameless (shameless!) self-promotion: Tonight will be the Sacramento Comedy Spot’s final show at it’s Broadway studio. Starting next week, the laughs will continue in the MARRS building in midtown (so you should maybe check out Lounge on 20 after all). We’re doubling capacity and quadrupling the funny. Swear. Don’t... »