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Jarhead

returns

see Frontlines, page 8

worSt doc experience see Streetalk, page 5

CannabiS strikes back see The 420, page 51

a puppy waS

k i l l ed . why? see bites, page 8

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The nudeS see Second Saturday, page 27

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Volume 24, iSSue 08

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MUSIC

FILM

EIGHT GIGS

BEFORE

COOLHUNTING

Streetalk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Letter of the Week . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Letters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 First Shot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Poet’s Corner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

FRONTLINES

Former Sacramentan Anthony Swofford is a writer of painful and painfully powerful prose. His first book, Jarhead, about his time as 20-year-old sniper during the Persian Gulf War, rocketed him to literary fame and was made into a film by an A-list director (Sam Mendes) starring A-list actors (Jake Gyllenhaal and Jamie Foxx). His latest book not only will bring him to Sacramento this week: It made him realize the true test of a man’s greatness. Mary Duan reports. Also this week: Bites asks why animal control killed Frank. Bites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Daddy, complex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Beats. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Parking wars, again. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

GREEN DAYS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 Greenlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 One sweet deal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 An Inconvenient Ruth . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Eco-Hit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

OPINION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 Laughing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Editorial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 This Modern World . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Guest Comment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

FEATURE STORY

While Sacramento law-enforcement officials gear up for another grueling round of pensions-vs.-layoffs brinksmanship, at least their supply of M16s and grenade launchers is secure. That’s because local public-safety agencies have spent the past two decades cashing in on more than $30 million worth of free military equipment—combat boots, helicopters and even $5,000 espresso machines—from the federal government. Sacramento County has received the third-most freebies in the state, which has revived concerns of a drastically militarized police force roaming our streets. Raheem F. Hosseini reports.

ARTS&CULTURE

We call them for rides when they’re needed most, and they’re always the designated driver you can count on. And, if you’re a lucky rider in Sacramento, maybe you’ve even been entertained at least once. Steph Rodriguez rides along in two of the city’s most legendary taxicabs. Also this week: Juno’s Kitchen & Delicatessen gets four stars, Sea of Bees returns to Sacramento for four gigs, and Jonathan Kiefer goes Four Loko for Prometheus (is that a good thing? Find out). Popsmart. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Taxicab confessions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Scene&Heard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

SECOND SATURDAY . . . . . . . . . . . .27 Art picks. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Art map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

NIGHT&DAY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30 Events Calendar. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Party in the plaza . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

DISH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33 Juno’s Kitchen & Delicatessen . . . . . 33 The V Word . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Dish Listings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Eat It and Reap. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Food Stuff . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

COOLHUNTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36 ASK JOEY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37 STAGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38 Triple Espresso. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Toke . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Now Playing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

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FILM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40 Prometheus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Clips. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

MUSIC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42 Sea of Bees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Sound Advice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Eight Gigs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Nightbeat. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

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BEFORE

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HealtHy Sacramento

youth harvest fruit to feed community by Kendall Fields

A crimson pomegranate hangs on a tree, ripening as the peak of the season gets closer; then as the peak passes, it drops to the ground, left to rot amongst a brown sea of other unharvested fruits. Some people would think nothing of this. But for Farm Saelee, Chee Thao and Hnou Lee, leaving this fruit to rot—and even letting it fall—is no longer an option. The high schoolers teamed with Soil Born Farms to keep so much local fruit from going to waste like those pomegranates. In just three days, Saelee and nine of her peers picked more than 2,000 pounds of fruit from trees in the South Sacramento neighborhood. The group canvassed the neighborhood, looking for fruit trees and asking residents if they would let them glean fruit from their trees to be donated to a food bank. The gleaning program is part of Harvest Sacramento, a collaborative effort of South Sacramento residents, nonprofits, community groups and businesses started by nonprofit Soil Born Farms to harvest underutilized fruits and vegetables from backyards and small orchards and donate them to local food banks. “If we didn’t pick the fruit, it could just fall and rot. That’s such a waste,” Saelee said. Saelee, a senior at Hiram Johnson High School also serves as a health ambassador and volunteers through the Asian Coalition For Tobacco-Use Prevention (ACT-UP). ACT-UP, which aims to improve health, especially by reducing tobacco usage, is comprised of 85 students from Hiram Johnson, John F. Kennedy, Luther Burbank and West Campus high schools.

Over the three days the students volunteered, they picked mainly pomegranates and persimmons. Then they sifted through the fruit, gave some to the tree owners, boxed it up and donated the rest to Sacramento Food Bank. Gleaning the fruits mutually benefits the homeowners because it reduces the amount of fruit that drops and rots, and also benefits the homeless and hungry who come to the food bank. “What we are doing is important because we are making sure the food is not going to waste and giving food to people who need it,” Saelee said. And Saelee and Lee are quick to point out that not only are the fruits they are picking free but also a local and nutritious alternative to the cheap fast food that so many low-income families eat out of necessity. But it wasn’t just about picking the fruit and volunteering for many ACT-UP students. The students said they learned about the fruit-growing process and how to harvest it. And Thao, a junior at West Campus, said that by going door to door in the canvassing process, she became more confident and sociable. The students said they will continue to volunteer in their community and promote the concept of gleaning in order to prevent food from going to waste.

Soil Born Farms Soil Born Farms is a nonprofit that got its start in 2000 and hinged on a dream of promoting urban agriculture and food access and education in Sacramento. The program seeks to break down the barrier between lowincome families and healthy, fresh foods. Soil Born Farms operates two urban farms on more than 40 acres of property in Sacramento and Rancho Cordova with the help of knowledgeable staff and apprentices

and enthusiastic volunteers. Its various programs—cooking and gardening classes, youth mentorships and gleaning projects—are geared toward promoting health through food and farming education for both youth and adults. The nonprofit hopes to use its work in South Sacramento as a model for urban farming and replicate it throughout the Northern California region.

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STREETALK

“One of the nurses checked the wrong box on my form, saying I was on ‘street drugs.’”

Asked at the Nugget Market at Florin Road and Greenhaven Drive:

Your worst doctor experience?

Adrian Manzo

William Trinkle

waiter

Aw, man! I had a knee injury, and when I went to the doctors, I told them it hurt when I bent it. And they bent it every which way after I told them not to! It hurt so bad! But then they gave me medication, and it was all good after that.

BEFORE

FRONTLINES

Kenli Black

college grad

Does the dentist count? I had this dentist, and every time he would schedule me for an appointment, he would always schedule someone else at the same date and time. And he took the other person before me. I hated it.

FEATURE

Tamara Broderick

student

Me and my doctor have always been cool, but one time when I was young, I ate one of my grandmother’s heart-rate pills. It, like, slowed down my heart. Pretty scary, but I didn’t like my doctor too much when they were pumping it out of me.

STORY

real-estate worker

When I was 10, I went on a family vacation to Mexico and got really bad food poisoning. The hotel called a doctor there and [he] gave me antibiotics that I was allergic to. It didn’t help at all. On top of that, we couldn’t really talk to the doctor, because I don’t speak Spanish.

A RT S & C U LT U R E

Samantha Ramirez

Kelley Broderick

massage therapist

student

When I was in labor with my daughter, one of the nurses checked the wrong box on my form, saying I was on “street drugs.” All the nurses were very rude to me and eventually confronted me about it, only to find out they made the mistake. It prompted an internal investigation.

AFTER

06. 07.12

I went to the doctors to get an X-ray for a sprained ankle, and they totally bummed me out. They told me I was finished growing based on the X-ray. There goes my dream of being a supermodel! That’s why I stopped going to the doctor.

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LETTERS

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Kings of the world

FIRST SHOT SN&R reader photo of the week PHOTO BY ELSIE CAMPISI

Re “When we were Kings” by Joe Martin (SN&R Feature Story, May 24): Our May 2005, flight into Charles de Gaulle Airport [in Paris] was delayed, baggage delivery was slow and our taxi downtown had encountered much circulation. We arrived at Gare d’Austerlitz at 3:30 p.m., 30 minutes before the departure of the LETTER OF day’s last train south. Our bike tour of the Dordogne—highly recomTHE WEEK mended—was scheduled to begin the next day. The clock was ticking. We had receipts for the tickets we’d purchased online, and so we decided to go straight to the boarding area. After waiting a bit, we were firmly informed that we could not board without tickets. We asked to speak to the head of station security. He arrived, my schoolboy French kicked in and I stated our case with all the syrupy Francophilia and solidarity I could muster. The only thing missing was a chorus singing “La Marseillaise.” Monsieur Security Chief smiled but did not budge, and he was soon distracted by other matters. The clock now read 3:58. A bit of panic crept in: That train was not going to wait for us. Then a bearded junior staffer who had overhead my pleadings looked our way. His features were less Gallic than those of the other station personnel. In fact, had I guessed, I might have even said he appeared to be Serbian. “Vare are you from een America?” “California. Sacramento.” “Sacramento?! KEEENGS!!” “Vlade! Peja!” This native Hoosier enthusiastically responded while posing à la Stojakovic in 3-pointer mode. He smiled. We all smiled. He glanced over toward the still-distracted security chief. “Thees way.” He opened a side gate. I didn’t even have time to kiss him. We sprinted and jumped aboard as the train pulled away. Our bike trip was saved. To Vlade and Peja (and all the Kings): Thanks for the memories. We shall never forget! Chris Morfas Sacramento

Hands off Joe Re “Rebel Miner” by Paul Koberstein and John Williams (SN&R Feature Story, May 31): What I don’t understand is how the news can lie and get away with it. The Placerville mine is above Weber Creek and through pissed-off people who can’t leave others alone, a lie has spread that Joe Hardesty is polluting the creek. But if he is really polluting the creek, don’t you think there would be pictures of it? I have walked the entire creek that connects to the property, and there is absolutely no sign of run off from the mine or any other kind of pollution. Andrew Stegall Placerville

Center cycling Re “Bike friendly?” by Christopher Arns (SN&R Frontlines, May 31): I wish this article had mentioned that bicyclists do not in fact “have to stay close to curbs” and “weave into traffic” in most situations in Midtown. Bicyclists are allowed to “take the lane” i.e., ride in the center of the lane for safety in many circumstances. For instance: 1. When the lane isn’t wide enough to share (e.g., on most streets that have on-street parking but no bike lane). 2. When we’re approaching a place where we can make a right turn

BEFORE

FRONTLINES

We asked our readers, “What's so great about summer?” Elsie Campisi (in the green dress) and her best friend love going to this hidden stream in Roseville, which is full of tadpoles. “We catch them, hang out,” she said. Sounds chill.

(e.g., pretty much every intersection). 3. When we’re going at a similar speed to surrounding traffic ... and in a variety of other situations. Riding in the center of the lane generally makes you more visible, more predictable and less likely to be involved in a collision. See the Vehicle Code, Section 21202 (www.dmv.ca.gov/pubs/vctop/d11/ vc21202.htm). Seminars and courses in traffic cycling are available locally through www.smart-cycling.org.

When I read that, I went, “No way!” Because I remember being proud of the guys for taking it to five games against the best in the league. It was only a five-game opening series then, so they almost won the series. It was when we knew the Kings were really on to something. James Israel Sacramento

Owen Howlett Sacramento

Re “Let K.J. debate” by Cosmo Garvin (SN&R Bites, May 17): If the mayor does not want to debate, that is his prerogative. He has no real opposition for the mayor’s seat. It does seem a bit arrogant of him. I, myself, would like to debate with Mayor [Kevin] Johnson about why there is still no Safe Ground camp for homeless folks in Sacramento, but that’s another story.

Re “A Texas state of mind” by Rachel Leibrock (SN&R Popsmart, May 31): Although I am not from Texas, I still find this article insulting. How can you criticize the shortcomings of another culture and way of life in such a condescending and condemning way, and in the same breath boast of your openmindedness and tolerance? Evan Shorter Stockton

Learning to Swim

Plastic abyss Re “Plastic island grows” by Susanne Rust (SN&R Green Days, May 10): Thank you for publishing this article in SN&R. I feel everyone needs to be

Re “When we were Kings” by Joe Martin (SN&R Feature Story, May 24): I, too, am writing about that “firstround sweep” by the [Los Angeles] Lakers in 2000 that never happened. FEATURE

POET’S CORNER

Peter S. Lopez Sacramento

Kings were on to something

STORY

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Lily DiMaro Sacramento

He’ll debate

Tolerance for Texas

aware of how much plastic people consume on a daily basis. If you think about it, we live in a plastic world, and as pessimistic as this may seem, there is nothing anyone can do to rectify the situation. Even if every person stopped using plastic right now, it takes more than our lifetimes to decompose. This situation basically tells me that we’ve got to deal with it.

The bright blue of the water floats across the deep brown of your eyes just as your soothing thoughts float across my mind. You are a warm pool I sink into. You wash away black summer dreams: the crow and the bell jar, a honky-tonk devil, fingers fluttering. Your arms buoy me up like water wings. —Cynthia Linville

Sacramento

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AFTER

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FRONTLINES Frank’s wild year Mrs. Bites brought home this ridiculous dog. Frank, we called him. You know how it goes with these street dogs. They’re all lost and scared, and you stop to ask, “Hey, buddy. Where do you live?” And then they’re riding home with you, hanging their by COSMO GARVIN snouts out the window. That’s how it was with Frank and Mrs. Bites. Sweet little dog. No collar, un-neutered, running wild along Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard. He wasn’t even a year old and looked like some sort of unfortunate mash up of pit bull and wiener dog. Pit wiener. A bit too humpy for the official Bites family dog. Still, they got along just fine, once she set him straight. Frank was called Frank because he talked just like Tom Waits. At least that’s how Bites imagined him talking, during our little conversations.

Being great lovers of weird critters, Bites’ kids, Nibbles and Bits, of course fell in love with Frank right away. “Can we keep him?” they whined. “Are you kidding?” Bites whined back. “You don’t even walk the dog you have now.” “Pet my belly,” Frank whined. Even without a collar, he still might be somebody’s dog. Either way, there really wasn’t room in the Bitescave for a humpy pup. He’d go to the city’s animal shelter on Front Street. Surely, he’d be “Our business here at claimed or adopted soon. Cute weirdo dog like that. the Front Street little“They don’t just kill dogs,” shelter is to save as Bites assured the kids. Bites and Nibbles and many lives as we can.” BitsMrs. went to visit him in the shelter, asked shelter staff for Gina Knepp, director updates. The three of them were city of Sacramento Animal Care Services caucusing, and it was becoming clear that if Frank wasn’t adopted soon, he’d be coming home with us again. Mrs. Bites had explicitly told staff at the shelter, “If there’s any danger of him being put to sleep, we want to take him.” A few days went by, then a week. But Frank was in limbo, he never appeared on the adoption list, and no word that he’d been claimed. She sent another inquiring email. “I just want to be sure he went to a good home.”

The city replied a couple of days later. “Unfortunately, this dog was put to sleep because of behavioral issues. He was extremely competitive with objects and not people-oriented. Thanks.” That was it. Like the man said, nasty, brutish and short. What were they even talking about? “Competitive with objects?” What dog— what puppy—isn’t competitive with objects? Once, Frank took off with one of Bites’ socks. He plainly thought that was hilarious. A chase ensued, “Drop it!” More chasing, eventually the sock was tugged free. Not exactly a capital offense. As for his being “not people-oriented,” that seems even more absurd. Frank padded after anyone who left the room for even a second, and curled up underfoot whenever he got the chance. People oriented? Frank needed people so damn bad. At this writing, the kids still don’t know. They’re going to feel betrayed. It was clearly a mistake assuming that animal care would care for Frank. But what happened? Maybe the stress of being abandoned in the shelter changed Frank’s personality so that he flunked their behavior test? Or maybe the city killed a perfectly sweet—if funny looking—dog because of some bureaucratic fuck up, exacerbated by the new city-that-works-for-no-one era of government. After all, a couple of weeks back, the director of the city’s animal shelter, Gina Knepp, was quoted in this very paper: “Our business here at the Front Street shelter is to save as many lives as we can.” She added that funding was awful but that, “I am still going to bust my ass to make sure those protections happen” (see “For the dogs” by Jimmy Spencer, Frontlines, March 29). Wish that turned out to be true. Still, it’s Bites’ fault for not knowing better. Ω

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Former Midtowner and UC Davis graduate Anthony Swofford will discuss his new book this Friday.

Daddy, complex Money, fame, sex and drugs didn’t do it for former Sacramentan and Jarhead author Anthony Swofford. He had to make peace with his past. Anthony Swofford is a writer of painful and painfully powerful prose, stories about long stretches of boredom meeting lightning by Mary Duan bursts of terror while a U.S. Marine during the 1990 Persian Gulf prequel, tales of suicidal and homicidal ideation, and of a regimented existence as the son of a career airman and Vietnam veteran. He’s also a former Sacramentan who Anthony Swofford will spent his years after leaving the military, read from, discuss between 1993 and 1999, living in and sign his new book, Hotels, Hospitals, Midtown, attending American River and Jails, this Friday, College, then graduating from UC Davis. June 8, at Time Tested His first book, Jarhead, which recalls his Books, 1114 21st time as a 20-year-old sniper during the Street; 7 p.m. Persian Gulf War, rocketed him to literary fame and was made into a film by an A-list director (Sam Mendes) starring A-list actors (Jake Gyllenhaal and Jamie Foxx). It also made him temporarily rich. But the story, written 10 years after the Find a brief excerpt first Gulf War ended and nine after he left from Hotels, Hospitals the Marines, closes with a heartbreaking and Jails at cry that shows Swofford is, above all, a www.newsreview.com. master of endings.

He had gone to war and that gave him the right to despair, not just about the human condition, but also of atrocities to come: “Indolence and cowardice do not drive me—despair drives me … when I despair, I am alone, and I am often alone,” he writes in the final pages of Jarhead. “What did I hope to gain? More bombs are coming. Dig your holes with the hands God gave you.”

“I have no doubt I’ll do things wrong and make mistakes.” Anthony Swofford author That was then. Then came the fame and the money and copious amounts of alcohol and the occasional batch of recreational drugs. And women. So much sex with so many women, including a trip to Tokyo that saw him bedding three different women—two that he flew in and

Second Saturday parking wars See FRONTLINES

Pride party photos

See YOU ARE HERE

How to pluck a strawberry See GREEN DAYS

Laugh it up See ESSAY

Amazon and taxes See EDITORIAL

BEATS installed on separate floors of the same hotel, and a third a subway stop away— without the others finding out. The money went away and with it so did the Manhattan apartment he bought, a purchase made the day after a long night of cocaine. He packed some treasured belongings—a few pieces of art he had collected, the hand-crafted desk made by a Japanese woodworker, some cases of wine—and moved to the Catskills to rid himself of bad habits and bad relationships, or possibly to just end it all. He thought more about suicide, but he thought more about being his father’s son. His father, John Howard Swofford, is at the heart of his latest book, Hotels, Hospitals, and Jails. It’s by no means an easy read. In it, Swofford pours out his rage over a father-son relationship highlighted by his father’s bullying, affairs, bad behavior toward his family and failure to pull himself together and attend the funeral of Swofford’s older brother Jeff, who died of cancer in 1998. One reviewer has called it a “treatise of filial venom” in which Swofford uses his considerable literary talent to get even. But really, it’s a redemption story told after Swofford takes three RV trips with his father, who lives in Fairfield and is still hanging on after more than a decade of emphysema mixed with the aftereffects of Agent Orange exposure in Vietnam. During the trips, taken to visit various national parks and family members around the country, they battle mightily about their fractured past.

Swofford says father hasn’t yet read a galley of the book, and he doesn’t know how he’ll respond when he does. The book, released this past month, includes excerpts from a 10-page letter his father sent him in 2006, and Swofford’s rebuttal to it. The release also will bring Swofford back to Sacramento this week, with a talk and signing planned for this Friday. (See column note for details.)

Swofford spent his years after leaving the military living in Midtown, attending American River College, then graduating from UC Davis. “I think he’ll have difficulty with it,” Swofford says. “My father is a sophisticated enough guy to know and understand I had extreme problems with him and some of his parenting when I was a kid. And then his attempts to bond with me and decide it was OK to talk to me about certain of his behaviors. It might be he’s not happy with it, but it was mine to write about.” It’s partly this past, though, both as a military brat with an authoritarian father and also as a Marine, that led to his current state of contentment. In the last chapters of Hotels, Swofford writes of finally meeting the woman he was meant to—the step-daughter of a Marine with family issues of her own. It wasn’t even a blind date that matched Swofford with writer-photographer Christa Parravani; it was dumb luck involving a dinner and a mutual friend. They’ve been inseparable ever since. They married in 2010, and have a 9month-old daughter, Josephine. It’s a good thing, too, because the 41-year-old Swofford says his biological clock had kicked in with a vengeance. “It started going off when I was 40— small nuclear blasts right around then,” he says. “I would think, ‘If I have a kid

today, I’ll be 55 when my kid is 15. Is my back going to go out? Will I have diabetes? I have to do it now.’” He says his wife understands him in ways he does not, and does not judge his past. “I met her, and it was, ‘I found my person, and it’s about time.’ We let out this big sigh of relief, because there was this feeling of goodness.” The couple lives in a converted barn on the grounds of the Byrdcliffe Arts Colony in Woodstock, N.Y. They trade off baby time: He walks for miles most mornings with Josephine strapped in a carrier on his chest while Christa works on her first book—the story of her identical twin’s overdose death six years ago in the wake of a violent abduction and rape. Then Christa hangs with Josephine while Swofford noodles his next book—he has some pages of a novel (“It could be called an Iraq War novel,” he says) about the after-effects of losing a son at war. He’s also searching for a new nonfiction topic, possibly something military- or intelligence-themed. “I’d like a big book that takes a couple of years and some reporting that drives me and excites me,” he says. Asked if he finds life normal now— with a wife he loves and who loves him back, and a baby they’re both crazy about—and Swofford admits maybe he’s not sure what normal is. With two artist parents, baby Josephine “is probably going to end up as a banker or a lawyer,” he says. Hotels, Hospitals, and Jails ends with Swofford introducing his father to Josephine, and with Swofford’s own realization that while he once considered combat the only test of a man’s greatness, the real test of that comes with fatherhood. “I have no doubt I’ll do things wrong and make mistakes,” he says, “but I’m totally committed to raising my daughter in a home that’s happy, where there is goodness no matter what.” And if that doesn’t show Swofford is a master of endings, maybe nothing else ever can. Ω

Swofford’s latest book, released last month, looks at the complex relationship with his father, who resides in nearby Fairfield.

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Pressure on gas project builds For five years activists in Sacramento’s Avondale and Glenn Elder neighborhoods have been fighting a plan to pump 7 billion cubic feet of natural gas under their neighborhood. The California Public Utilities Commission is likely to make a decision today (June 7) on the proposal by the Sacramento Natural Gas Storage company. The company wants to fill an old methane reservoir with natural gas, and sell the gas to the Sacramento Municipal Utilities District. The project is being sold as a backup, in case of disruption to the pipeline that brings gas to the utility now—something Boom goes the that’s never happened before. neighborhood. On the other hand, an environmental-impact report for the project warns of extremely unlikely but “significant and unavoidable” risks of groundwater contamination, fire or explosions, should the reservoir leak (see “Deep impact” Feature Story; October 1, 2009). About 750 homes and businesses lie on top of the reservoir. Many have given permission to store gas under their homes in exchange for yearly payments. A “no” vote by the CPUC could kill the project, which has been grinding along at a geological pace. If the commission gives the OK, it still has to face a potentially hostile Sacramento City Council. In either case, “it’s going to set a big precedent,” says Constance Slider, a member of the Avondale Glen Elder Neighborhood Association who has led the fight against the project. “It’s the first project of its kind, to be in an urban setting. So, it’s something that’s being watched throughout the country.” (Cosmo Garvin)

Second Saturday heads south Midtown gets all the attention, but Second Saturday does happen in other neighborhoods, too. Galleries and businesses in the Broadway, Oak Park and Franklin Boulevard corridors have teamed up to the Triangle Arts District, hoping to draw visitors a little bit off the grid. “It’s a little more family-friendly event,” says Kathy Tescher, executive director for the North Franklin District. Galleries and studios in the Triangle district will be open from 2 to 6 p.m. Highlights include Panama Pottery on 24th Street, Tangent Gallery on Franklin, Beatnik Studios and Sol Collective on (or near) Broadway and Brickhouse Artist Studios in Oak Park. (You can see a full map at the Triangle Arts District page on Facebook.) Tescher hopes visitors will come for the art and stay for the food. “We think we have adventurous places to eat,” she notes, especially along Broadway and Franklin Boulevard. Speaking of Franklin food adventures, the strip is getting a boost from a new blog called Eating Franklin Boulevard which documents the “quest to eat from one end of Franklin Boulevard to another,” being undertaken by Patrick Kennedy and his daughter Chelsea. They started at the Broadway end, and stops so far have included the Hideaway Bar & Grill, Gunther’s Ice Cream, and tacos at Mercado Loco. Since Franklin ends somewhere around Elk Grove, there’s a long and tasty road ahead. (Scott’s Burger Shack and Caballo Blanco come to mind.) Follow along at www.eatingfranklinblvd.com. (C.G.) |

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For the last 87 years, the California Chamber of Commerce has held an annual breakfast where the governor addresses the business community. Over the last 20 years, as a newspaper publisher, and therefore an alleged business leader, I, along with more than 1,000 others, have received an invitation to this event at the Sacramento Convention Center. I enjoy this event. For one thing, it’s free. The excellent breakfast of ham and eggs is designed to support not just the state’s farmers but also our heart specialists. The governors put on a good show, then, we get to take home a delicious basket of California fruits and vegetables that awaits us the center of each table. During the Republican administrations of Govs. Pete Wilson and Arnold Schwarzenegger, we heard a “Thank God, I am here to protect you against high taxes and improper regulation, and I recognize that everything important in the world is created by business” speech. The conservative business crowd usually ate it up. In the Democratic years, things were different. The It’s like having a California Chamber usually Hatfield speak at the puts considerable effort and money into preventing the McCoy dinner party. Democratic governor from taking office. And then they invite him to speak. It’s like having a Hatfield speak at the McCoy dinner party. When Democratic Gov. Gray Davis came to speak, he somehow managed to find common points of agreement for his speech. They were probably suggested by his polling consultants. Then came Gov. Jerry Brown. During his first term, Go to http://gov. ca.gov to read about there was one year when he actually didn’t speak at all everything from Gov. at the annual breakfast. My breakfast companions have Jerry Brown’s accom- never forgotten this. Over the last 20 years of Chamber plishments in 2011 breakfasts, 50 people must have told me about the year (http://tinyurl.com/ jerrydid) to how to that Brown didn’t show up. It’s mentioned in the same connect with Brown’s tone as, “Usually our family has a few drinks and then a dog on Facebook delicious turkey dinner on Thanksgiving, but one year, (www.facebook.com/ the adults got stoned and had tofu.” SutterBrown). This year, in his remarks a few weeks ago, the governor’s speech was classic Jerry Brown. He had notes on paper instead of the usual teleprompter, but his own musings trumped his written remarks. Those musings included: how his return term as governor is like a classic Greek play; the philosopher William James’ thoughts on “The Moral Equivalent of War”; how Brown’s family came to California in the 19th century; the political gridJeff vonKaenel lock caused by the unreasonable positions of both parties; is the president, CEO and the ardent belief that we Californians will get through and majority owner all this. It was quite a speech. of the News & Review Normally, the governors’ presentations sound good at newspapers in Sacramento, the time, but the more I mull them over, the less I care Chico and Reno. about them. After Brown’s speech, I continued to think about it days, even weeks later. I plan to go next year. With Brown giving the speech, I will surely have something to take home besides just fruit and vegetables. Ω

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Spend an afternoon on the farm picking—and sampling— seasonal, organic strawberries Debbie Ramming spends several hours a week as a self-described “lunch lady,” accepting money from schoolchildstory and photo ren before they fill plates with Tater by Tots and down chocolate milk. But Kat Kerlin for the other part of her life—the majority of it—she is an organic farmer with her husband, Robert. Together, they own and operate Pacific Star Gardens in Woodland, where they focus on feeding local families organic fruits, vegetables, free-range eggs and heritage turkeys. “We’re living his dream,” said Debbie, tilting her head toward her husband. The Rammings started Pacific Star Gardens in 1994, and immediately began converting its 40 acres of conventionally farmed land to organic. The first chunk of the farm was certified organic in 1995, and by 2000 all of it was certified. Now that the couple’s four children Kat Kerlin blogs about local farms at have grown up and moved on, http://farmophile. Debbie and Robert run the farm wordpress.com. themselves, with a few volunteers for extra help. Robert says he grew up in Lompoc during the 1960s, when the “back to the earth” lifestyle was underway. “You go back to what you wanted to do as a kid,” he said. “So this was my midlife crisis.” The farm offers a communityVisit Pacific Star supported-agriculture veggie box Gardens at (10 weeks for $100), you-pick 20872 County Road 99 fruits (strawberries, olallieberries, in Woodland; (530) 666-7308; blackberries, apricots) and subwww.freewebs.com/ scription chicken and duck eggs. pacificstargardens. Later in the summer, they sell tomatoes and melons—which they’re best-known for—at farmers markets in Davis (Wednesday night only), Woodland and Lake Tahoe. However, the Rammings don’t make deliveries, so those who want their food need to come to the farm to get it. Which is what we did. My family enticed some friends to the farm north of Davis with visions of BEFORE

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strawberries. It was an easy sell: We simply promised them the best strawberry shortcake ever. There’s a shade structure at the entrance of the Ramming’s farm, where visitors—including my family and a few friends—grabbed empty white buckets to fill with

“You go back to what you wanted to do as a kid. So this was my midlife crisis.” Robert Ramming farmer Pacific Star Gardens strawberries from a nearby field. The Rammings grow two varieties of strawberries: Camarosa and Chandler. The Camarosa berries are large, lovely and built for a shelf life. While both types are sweet, the Chandler strawberries are smaller and packed extra full with sweet flavor. The season runs from about April to late June, and we hit it just right. The berries lit up the field like little red sirens. It seemed hard to go wrong, but Debbie still advised what to look for in a good berry. “You want it to be a nice bright red—a shine, not dull,” she said. “And you want it to be red all the way to the tip and on both sides.” We all set about filling our buckets—except for my daughter, who, with the logic of a 2-year-old, couldn’t imagine why anyone

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would put a ripe, sweet berry into a bucket when they could just as well put it into their mouth. Luckily, the Rammings don’t mind if visitors eat as they pick. With just the two of them running the place, the Rammings don’t really advertise. They rely on word of mouth. With bellies and buckets full, we returned to the entrance to weigh and pay. A mounded bucket is $13, and each of ours ended up weighing between 5 and 6 pounds. I’m a seasoned strawberry consumer, the fruit being one of the few things my daughter will reliably eat. So I know that a pound of organic strawberries at the supermarket can cost upward of $6. About $30 worth of organic strawberries for $13 is one sweet deal I’m already planning to return for before the season’s end. Ω

suing the government. Represented pro bono by the Burlingame law firm of former You’ve been served. U.S. Republican Rep. Paul “Pete” McCloskey, a co-founder of Earth Day, Alec L., et. al vs. Lisa P. Jackson, et. al includes not only the head of the Environmental Protection Agency as a defendant, but the heads of six other departments (including defense and energy). The National Association of Manufacturers has filed a legal brief, a sign that the suit is being taken as more than a nuisance by the powers that be, and a district court has heard motions from NAM for dismissal. The Kids vs. Global Warming site draws comparisons between its lawsuit and the use of legal force during the civilrights struggle, which is apt. “If there is no struggle there is no progress. … This struggle … may be both moral and physical, but it must be a struggle. Power concedes nothing without a demand. It never did and it never will. Find out just what any people quietly submit to and you have found out the exact measure of injustice and wrong which will be imposed upon them, and these will continue till they are resisted with either words or blows, or with both.” Frederick Douglass wrote this in 1857 about slavery and racism. The quote resonates for Aunt Ruth, except the environmental movement of today has not seen the violence of the anti-slavery and civil-rights movements. It may someday. May the powers that be leave the teenagers out of it. And may the teenagers, like Alec Loorz, keep on doing. Ω

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Once upon a time, so many years ago it might have been another lifetime, I got two kittens, a boy and a girl, and, after much thought and research, named them Boy and Girl. Boy was an orange tabby, Girl was a gray tabby, and in the hallowed tradition of kittens, they played and slept and mewed and ate and clawed things and were wonderfully cute. When they were about four months old, Boy and Girl played a particular game that made me laugh until I cried. No matter how many times I watched them play this game, I laughed until I cried. Here is the game the kittens played. A heavy brown ceramic vase— about 14-inches tall, round at the bottom and narrowing somewhat at the top—stood on a brick terrace. Girl would chase Boy onto the terrace, and Boy would jump into the vase. Girl would sit next to the vase, listening to Boy inside, and when Boy would pop his head up out of the vase, Girl would leap up and try to catch him, and Boy would drop back down into the vase. Then Girl would stand on her hind legs and reach into the vase with her forepaws and Boy would shoot his paws up to fight Girl’s paws, or Boy might leap out of the vase and the chase would resume. Or Girl would be inside the vase with Boy outside and the vase would tip over in the midst of their roughhousing and out would spill Girl. Why were their antics so hilarious to me? Was it because their play was an enactment of the essential mammalian drama of fright, flight and fight—the thrill and danger of the hunt mixed with the suspense and terror of hiding in order to survive? Yes, I think so. But what’s so funny about that? *** “Comedy has to be based on truth. You take the truth and you put a little curlicue at the end.” —Sid Caesar I don’t have many memories of my mother laughing. My brother and I were forever telling jokes, honing our techniques, and our mother usually responded with a droll, “Very funny,” even if everyone else was howling with laughter.

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But there was a time, one glorious time, when my mother and I laughed together so hard and for so long that we literally fell out of our seats and went temporarily blind with laughter. I was 14 when my mother procured tickets for just the two of us to attend the musical Little Me at the Curran Theatre in San Francisco, with the Broadway cast starring Sid Caesar in a dizzying number of roles opposite the ravishingly sexy Virginia Martin, with music by Cy Coleman, lyrics by Carolyn Leigh, a script by Neil Simon and choreography by Bob Fosse. As far as I can remember, this was the only time in my life my mother took just the two of us to anything. Even more impressive, she splurged on fantastic seats, 10th row, center, which was also highly uncharacteristic of her.

We had gone beyond some line none of us had ever gone beyond before, and we could not stop laughing. The success of Little Me depended entirely on the genius of Sid Caesar and his ability to play myriad comedic roles convincingly, not to mention sing well, too. Try as I may, I cannot imagine anyone other than Sid Caesar successfully playing all those parts without becoming tiresome or silly. I knew that was Sid again and again—stumbling off the stage as one character and racing back on as someone else—yet I always believed he was an entirely new character—an astonishing feat. I can still recite whole scenes from the play and sing several of the songs, though I only saw and heard the musical once all those decades ago; but I cannot remember which scene it was that made my mother and I laugh so hard that we fell out of our seats, laughing along with hundreds of other people laughing so uproariously, that Sid and his fellow actors froze for a time to let us get through our delirium before they came back to life and carried on with the show. The experience of laughing so stupendously with my mother are burned into my memory more indelibly than almost anything else I have ever experienced. ***

“Laughter and tears are both responses to frustration and exhaustion. I myself prefer to laugh, since there is less cleaning up to do afterward.” —Kurt Vonnegut When I saw Little Me with my mother, I was a freshman at Woodside High School attempting to fulfill my father’s wish that I become a medical doctor. To that end, I was slaving away in an accelerated program for scientifically ambitious students, something I most definitely was not. Nevertheless, I had yet to work up the courage to defy my father and so was following the prescribed steps on the path he wanted me to follow. As a consequence, I was one of only four ninth graders in a biology class for upper classmen, and we four sat huddled together in a far corner of the big classroom, though we otherwise had little in common. There came the day of the big midterm exam, the results to account for half of our grade. Everyone in the class was on edge, we youngsters especially so. As we waited for our teacher to arrive with the tests, the four of us began to free associate, someone saying osmosis, someone replying mitochondria, another adding messenger RNA, and so on until we left science behind and were reeling off the names of pretty girls and sports heroes and anything and everything until one of us said something—the ultimate non sequitur?—that proved to be the verbal straw that broke our collective camel’s back, so that just as our teacher entered the room we four began to laugh hysterically. We had gone beyond some line none of us had ever gone beyond before, and we could not stop laughing.

Our teacher sent us out into the hallway where we fell to the concrete and laughed until our bellies ached. And finally, one by one, we stopped laughing, caught our breaths, and returned to the classroom. But the moment we entered that place of the test, hysteria caught us again and sent us hurtling back outside, our teacher following us out to threaten and cajole, to no avail. Because we were thought of as good boys, our temporary insanity was forgiven, and we took the test the following day, though we were never allowed to sit en masse again. One of us became a professor of biology, one a conservative federal judge, one a professor of art, the fourth a writer and musician and the author of this essay. We were as different as four people could be, yet in that moment of youthful hysterics, the pressures of the world too much for us to bear, we escaped into laughter—together. Ω

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Amazon’s dance

No pass for Obama I am puzzled by support for President Barack Obama’s delayed the Canadian tar-sands pipeline, but only re-election. I oppose it, and here are some of the on procedural grounds; and continued its comreasons why. mitment to nuclear power after the disaster at the He has continued war in Afghanistan and Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant. Pakistan; added drone bombings; turned Russia And in human rights, I oppose his approval and China obstinate regarding Syria; and built a of military tribunals of Guantanamo detainees; defense budget larger than that of former expanded wiretapping; indefinite detention of President George W. Bush. U.S. citizens without charge; and expanded use He’s negotiated “free trade” agreements with of the Espionage Act against whistle-blowers. Korea, Panama and Colombia; deported record He’s tainted the Bradley Manning trial (declaring numbers of noncriminal, him guilty in advance); by undocumented immigrants allowed the assassination of a I’m dissatisfied that Phillip Fujiyoshi (and lied about it); tacitly dissident U.S. citizen (and his President Barack has a Ph.D. in supported the Honduran teenage son) in Yemen; and agricultural ecology coup; prioritized military failed to pursue war crimes Obama gave us and participates in charges against the previous Occupy Davis, among occupation of earthquakeRomneycare. ravaged Haiti over aid; and administration. other activities supported murderous dictaI’m dissatisfied that he’s tors in Bahrain and Yemen (and even Egypt’s given us Romneycare, which enriches the insurHosni Mubarak until near the end). ance industry, instead of single-payer, which How about his economic crimes, like bailing would actually provide health care for citizens, out big banks but taking no control of them? and adopted Sen. John McCain’s plan to tax Obama substantially cut back Justice Department labor unions’ health plans. He opposed same-sex prosecutions of financial fraud; preserved the marriage during the Proposition 8 campaign; Bush tax cuts for the wealthy; instituted a salary defended “don’t ask, don’t tell” in a Supreme Have a comment? freeze for federal workers; supported the antiCourt brief; and waited until after the North Express your views stimulatory Deficit Reduction Commission; and Carolina vote banning domestic-partner benefits in 350 words on undermined Social Security by reducing contribefore announcing his personal support for a local topic of interest. butions (his “payroll-tax cut”). same-sex marriage. Send an e-mail to As for the environment, this administration My vote is my voice, and I will not waste it editorial@ on a candidate who acts against my interests. Ω newsreview.com. wrecked the Durban climate talks; pushed for increased U.S. oil drilling (even offshore); BEFORE

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It’s simple: We need businesses in California. But while we are open for business and we certainly want to encourage new enterprise, that doesn’t mean we’re willing to give away the state just to keep certain companies happy. After all, generations of California businesses have been paying their own way and shouldering their share of the tax burden all this time—including collecting sales tax. Yet, here we are, back again to Internet sales giant Amazon.com. A little more than a year ago—after a showdown in which Amazon threatened to pull out of California entirely if forced to collect sales tax on items sold to the state’s residents—the cyber-retailer agreed to start collecting sales tax this fall, as well as to go ahead with plans to set up two California order “fulfillment centers” that will employ about 1,000 people. We’re good with that. But a recent Los Angeles Times report indicated that Where will California’s the two cities in which these economy be when centers will be opened—San Amazon.com has Bernardino and Patterson— are planning to offer “sales successfully swallowed tax rebates” to the retailer, those small, local effectively giving the local government portion of the retailers who actually sales tax collected by pay their taxes? Amazon back to Amazon. Essentially, since California sales on Amazon will be taxed as if they occurred in San Bernardino or Patterson, the Internet marketer will pocket those cities’ portion of the sales taxes Californians pay them instead of forwarding those tax receipts to local government. What might have been a big bonus for the strapped local governments—and Patterson, just west of Turlock, has been hit especially hard by this down economy—turns into a cash cow for the notoriously sales-tax averse Amazon. So we’re back to this: Amazon’s dead wrong and exhibiting the worst sort of unrestrained capitalism. Competition is one thing, but when its competitors are playing by the rules, collecting sales taxes and turning it over to state and local government—not to mention funding its own capital improvements, including new facilities—why should Amazon get more? And where will California’s economy be when Amazon has successfully swallowed those small, local retailers who You can email actually pay their taxes? Amazon.com, with or Yes, Californians should be more honest about without using your paying the use tax for Internet purchases. But when account information, every other business in California is required to collect by using this page: and pay sales taxes, letting Amazon continue to pretend www.amazon.com/ gp/help/contact-us/ that the law doesn’t apply to it—and it is hardly a “virtual” business, with warehouses and distribution centers general-questions.html. all over the nation—is anything but a free market. Instead, it’s a free pass to a monopoly. It’s unfair to Californians. The city governments in San Bernadino and Patterson no doubt are already acting under pressure. It’s time to put some of that pressure on Amazon. Collecting sales taxes and keeping them as a “rebate” for doing the right thing? Nope, that’s not going to fly. Contact Amazon and let it know that, in this economy, everyone needs to hold up their end of the bargain. Taxes collected should go to the government, not business. Ω |

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Automatic rifles, grenade launchers, elbow pads and night-vision goggles—local law-enforcement agencies score big when it comes to cashing in on Department of Defense freebies

hile Sacramento law-enforcement officials gear up for another grueling round of pensions-vs.-layoffs brinksmanship, at least their supply of automatic rifles and grenade launchers is secure.

OH-58 helicopters, eight grenade launchers and 124 M16s. Since 1990, a finicky U.S. Department of Defense with an exploding budget has awarded everything from exercise equipment to furniture to what some residents (un)affectionately refer to as “ghetto birds.” Yesterday’s tactical gear is advertised on a regularly updated Web page, operated by the California Emergency Management Agency, which manages the statewide iteration of the program. Whether you see this as a good thing or as a precursor to a dystopian, RoboCop-style future society probably depends on whether you’re on one end of the DOD spout—or plugged directly in the middle.

That’s because local public-safety agencies have spent the past two decades cashing in on more than $30 million worth of free military equipment—M16s, helicopters, even $5,000 espresso machines—from the federal government. Sacramento County has received the third-most freebies in the state, reviving concerns of a drastically militarized police force roaming our streets. Groups such as the American Civil Liberties Union and the Cato Institute warn that the escalating practice of giving discarded military hardware to municipal peacekeepers distorts how police agencies view their role in a civil society. Local law-enforcement officials, on the other hand, regard the giveaway program as a mutually beneficial way to meet department needs. “It’s a fantastic program,” said Sacramento Police Department Sgt. Andrew Pettit, whose department saves hundreds of thousands of dollars applying for equipment as needs arise. “It’s really for the citizens. It’s for us to do a better job in the community.” More and more civilian forces are thinking the same way. According to a database set up by California Watch, a journalism group founded by the Center for Investigative Reporting, Sacramento County received more than $2.4 million worth of transferred military equipment in 2011—its biggest haul in 14 years. Twenty percent of that figure represents firepower, watercraft and land vehicles. Amid the eclectic array of secondhand treasure, the Elk Grove Police Department stocked up on dozens of automatic rifles; the Sacramento County Sheriff’s Department picked up a handful of ATVs and motor scooters; and the Sacramento Police Department took in a passenger van and 10 inflatable life rafts. In recent years, the sheriff’s department received three UH-1H helicopters, valued at more than $2.7 million, and more than a dozen M16 rifles, while the police department acquired two

MORE GUNS, LESS BUTTER Last year saw the biggest haul for California law-enforcement agencies since the program’s creation, and Sacramento County’s largest freebie payday in more than a decade. Since Congress officially authorized the giveaways in 1990, the number of participating law-enforcement agencies has steadily climbed, much to the Cato Institute’s chagrin. “This is something that disturbs us a great deal,” said Tim Lynch, director of the Cato Institute’s Project on Criminal Justice and a researcher who studies the militarization of police tactics. “It distorts the decision-making process at the local level.” Lynch’s argument is pretty simple: By making so much military hardware available to your average municipal peacekeeper, local departments are grabbing up items they don’t need, then justifying stockpiles by ramping up tactical missions for routine drug busts and the like. There’s even been reports of salvaging unmanned aerial drones for domestic surveillance operations. At worst, police commanders are phoning up their SWAT teams to crack down on graffiti hooligans. At best, Lynch believes, they’re unconsciously more apt to bring a gas-powered M4 carbine rifle, with its 370-milimeter barrel and collapsible stock, to a pillow fight. Lynch and Cres Vellucci, vice chairman of the Sacramento ACLU’s board of directors, say not to discount the subliminal impact playing soldier has on community police forces. The pepper-spray incident at UC Davis and last year’s mass arrest of Occupy Sacramento protesters violating a park curfew, even the

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rash of officer-involved shootings across the county last month—each can be partly linked, they argue, to a psychological shift from peace officer to soldier. “It used to be we were supposed to keep the military out of civilian affairs, but over the past couple of years, it’s kind of been creeping in,” said Vellucci, who’s noticed it most at protests where riot-gear-clad cops are present. “The thing is, they look now exactly like a military force.” Local law-enforcement officials, and at least one academic, say that’s poppycock. “If we get special tactical equipment, it goes for special tactical use. It doesn’t really change the mainstream purpose of our frontline staff,” said Deputy Jason Ramos, spokesman for the Sacramento County Sheriff’s Department. “It doesn’t change our self-perception or how we see ourselves.” The job is the job is the job, in other words, Ramos confirmed. “While it sounds simplistic on the surface, I think that’s an accurate way of assessing it.”

Logistics Agency, which has run the program since 1995. This hasn’t always gone smoothly. In a November 2006 memo forbidding the sale of weapons by law-enforcement agencies to supplement their budgets, Col. David Rodriguez of the DLA’s Disposition Management and Regulated Programs Division wrote that accountability “has proven to be challenging particularly with weapons.” Between 2003 and 2006, he continued, the DLA’s support office had “encountered a number of incidents that have involved the compromise of weapons accountability.” But Cal EMA assistant secretary Kelly Huston told SN&R her program staff wasn’t aware of any formal investigations conducted on Sacramento-area agencies. “However, we take accountability very seriously and would be very interested in knowing if there’s something that indicates an agency is not in compliance,” she said via email. The DOD program does allow agencies to sell some of the donated equipment after a certain number of years, but Pettit dismissed the notion that it provides some sort of hoarding incentive. “What it does for us is to save money, not make money,” he said. “Once you get down to that point [where the items are resellable], the value is pretty low.”

“This is something that disturbs us a great deal. It distorts the decision-making process WASHINGTON BULLETS It turns out that when President George at the local level.” W. Bush told a reeling nation in 9/11 to go Tim Lynch director Cato Institute’s Project on Criminal Justice

Both he and Pettit say their departments log onto the military-surplus website only as needs arise. There’s no feeding frenzy, because the department simply doesn’t have the warehouse space to stockpile never-used desk lamps and magazine pouches. “If we don’t have a need for it, it would just be stored somewhere,” Pettit said. Sacramento State University criminal-justice professor William Vizzard, who doesn’t subscribe to Lynch’s theory, summarizes the militarization angle another way: “Give a kid a hammer and everything looks like a nail,” he quipped. Is it possible for abuses to occur? “Yeah,” he said, “but you can also attach too much meaning to it.” The program does have some oversight. State coordinators are expected to investigate any alleged misuse of equipment and have to provide written justification for even commonly used items, such as clothing, boots and flak jackets, according to the Defense

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shopping, he wasn’t just speaking to millions of stunned, saddened Americans. He was also referring to our military-industrial complex. According to nonpartisan research organization the Center for Arms Control and Non-Proliferation, the Pentagon has seen its budget almost double in the last decade, from $432 billion in 2001, to an estimated $720 billion last year. The DOD received 75 percent of that money in 2011. “It’s a little ridiculous how it happens at the federal-government level,” acknowledged Ramos. “I mean, they’re parting with stuff that there’s really nothing wrong with. There’s a ton of—I don’t know if you call it waste, but where does the money come from?” Every year, more agencies sign up for the hand-me-downs. Here in California, more than 13,000 law-enforcement agencies “have taken advantage of this unique program,” the Cal EMA website boasts. That number jumps to 17,000 if you add in federal agencies located in the state. And, as surprising as it may be that unassuming Sacramento County is the third-largest recipient of military handouts in the state, its sheriff’s department also trails only those of Los Angeles and Ventura

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Trim cited two such confrontations: In May 2010, when an armed man held his wife and three children hostage at gunpoint for several hours inside a residence in the 9300 block of Newfound Way. The suspect eventually killed himself, but not before aiming a laser-sited firearm at responding officers and discharging his weapon indoors, resulting in minor injuries for his wife and kids. And four years earlier, when Elk Grove police arrested Aaron Dunn after a shotgun-wielding shooting spree on Laguna Boulevard; he killed two people and fired on police. “[We] want to be prepared for any emergency or situation and having the proper equipment and weapons is a part of that,” Trim said via email. Sheriff’s spokesman Ramos cited a few “worst-case scenarios” of his own. There was that freeway-clogging manhunt this past April: Jimmy Lee Graves, 38, accused of shoplifting at a West Sacramento Walmart, turned his escape into a daylong shooting and carjacking bender. The manhunt ended with police fatally shooting Graves at an Arden-Arcade apartment complex, where he had barricaded himself and started a fire. Ramos also mentioned last year’s rescue of a 1-year-old boy during a 56hour hostage crisis at an apartment complex on Arden Way and the 1991 hostage takeover of a Good Guys electronic store near Florin Mall. “I would hope that John Q. Public in our Sacramento neighborhoods, or anywhere for that matter, would want us to have these resources for when we need them,” Ramos added. “I’m not saying they have no use” for the weapons, Lynch said, “but civilian police departments should be very, very carefully controlled.” At the very least, his organization would like to see the weapons sold without any discounts, so agencies are forced to buy only what they need and won’t be tempted to gorge themselves on free military samples. “If they had to pay the cost of those things, then it would bring the decision-making back to where it should be,” he said, and agencies would have to internally justify the pursuit of equipment over other expenses.

counties when it comes to benefiting from the DOD’s largesse. In pure dollar value, Sacramento County’s haul of $25.3 million worth of free military hardware since the program’s inception tops the Los Angeles Police Department and California Department of Justice—but still falls well short of the L.A. County Sheriff’s Department’s take of $51.8 million worth of equipment. By comparison, the neighboring counties of Placer, Yolo and El Dorado have only collected a combined $2.9 million worth of transferred military equipment over the years. Neither Lynch nor Vizzard believe the recent wars on terror or drugs have much to do with the increased demand, though the DOD makes a point of saying priority is given to agencies focused on counterterrorism and counterdrug activities. It is fair to say that the vast majority of this castoff military gear might as well be termed “mundane office equipment.” Roughly 83 percent of the value received between 1995 and 2011 falls into the category of general equipment and parts. For the sheriff’s department in 2011, that included the expected (195 flashlights, 38 pairs of nightvision goggles, 34 pistol holsters, four searchlights, three skin-marking pens and six ruggedized laptop computers), the curious (112 snowshoes, 30 men’s scarves, 70 men’s berets, one Vulcan grill and one Viva Espresso Coffee Machine valued at $5,603) and the “dear God I hope they never need this” (400 nuclear/chemical/biological protective bags, one red biohazard container).

“If we get special tactical equipment, it goes for special tactical use. … It doesn’t change our self-perception or how we see ourselves.” Deputy Jason Ramos spokesman Sacramento County Sheriff’s Department

CALL OF DUTY But Vizzard, an expert on the history of policing and federal law enforcement, claims military giveaways have been occurring in an unofficial capacity since World War II. There was even a time in England following the war, he said, when rather than transporting vehicles and aircraft back to the states, some were taken to a barge and dumped into the sea. “The military is a wasteful institution,” the professor said. “It buys stuff in a panic.” Yet Vizzard, whose son is an active-duty Army officer with 22 years in the armed forces, believes things have gotten slightly better. More purchasing power is being delegated to individual combat units. And, rather than wait five years for a procurement contract to come through, unit commanders hit up REI’s website and shop online.

Only .0075 percent of the $30 million figure reflects firearms. But don’t be fooled: That makes for a lot of artillery. The Elk Grove Police Department has collected 58 M16s and five M14s, most of those coming last year. The sheriff’s department received 16 M16s in 2006. And it was 1997 when the grenade launchers and M16 rifles went to the Sacramento Police Department. “The rifles are intended to help protect the residents of Elk Grove, should there be a major armed confrontation where additional firepower is needed,” said department spokesman Christopher H. Trim.

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Sacramento County is the third-largest recipient of military handouts in the state. In pure dollar value, its haul equals $25.3 million worth of free military hardware. “A lot of it is just backpacking equipment,” Vizzard said. “That [practice] would’ve been unheard of in 1960,” when soldiers were expected to be outfitted identically, right down to their matching socks. Still, for a military that’s in the process of phasing out M16s in favor of the shorter, lighter M4, Vizzard says the surplus-giveaway program presents a third option behind destroying the equipment or giving it away to “friendly foreign governments.” While that may be good for the military, the impact on our police forces and those being policed continues to reverberate mysteriously. “Realistically, we’re underarmed when it comes to the amount of weapons out on the street,” said Sacramento police spokesman Pettit. “Our most powerful weapon is the rifle.” Vizzard says the community policing model and the paramilitary arm, personified by SWAT forces, “have existed side by side forever in constant tension.” Elk Grove police spokesman Trim puts it another way. “Even though most police departments have always been paramilitarybased, our mission is to work with the community to resolve issues,” he wrote in an email. “We use many

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methods of solving issues depending on the situation and are not bound to use any certain type every time.” The Elk Grove department came under scrutiny last year, following a January 2011 incident in which a since-convicted spousal abuser was shot while lying handcuffed in the back of a patrol vehicle. Police said the 32year-old John Hesselbein was reaching into the back of his waistband when Officer Paul Peckham loosed a round from his assault rifle that punched through suspect’s left cheek. Hesselbein, who was sentenced to 30 days in jail and given three months of probation for one count of misdemeanor spousal battery, hired attorney Stewart Katz to represent him in a lawsuit against the city and its police department. As for the free Pentagon swag and the agencies pursuing it, both continue to grow. It will probably never be clear what effect, if any, this has on how our neighborhood constables view their sworn duty to serve and protect and we who agree to be governed. But it’ll make us wonder. Ω

Sacramento County received more than $2.4 million in transferred military equipment last year—including a $5,603 Viva Espresso Coffee Machine. It was the county’s biggest haul in 14 years.

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ARTS&CULTURE POPSMART God only knows Last week, a video started circulating on the Internet featuring an adorable little tyke singing for what is, reportedly, an Indiana-area church congregation. The song? A tuneless number featuring the lyrics “Ain’t no homos going to make it to heaven.” by RACHEL LEIBROCK Sweet, huh? For his efforts, the kid—maybe 2 years old, 3 tops—received a standing ovation, cheers, and even laughs from the audience and pastor alike. Certainly, the kid in the video learned the song from an adult in his life—a parent, a teacher, a church member. Certainly he has no concept of the words he’s singing, no veritable grasp on the hateful nature of his message. In addition to leaving a sick feeling in the pit of my stomach, the video also reminded me of my own childhood growing up in various church settings—a period that undoubtedly, influenced my current perspectives on religion, spirituality and tolerance. Parochial schools and summers spent at vacation Bible school. A religion-heavy overnight camp and every Sunday, wiling away time in the pews of a Southern Baptist church. I remember plenty from those years—teachings from the Bible, varying philosophies on our purpose, parables about love and redemption and stories about sinning. Oh, yes, the sinning. I sinned with the worst of them long before I even hit adolescence. Or so said so many of my peers—kids who were, no doubt, repeating words and ideas fed to them by adults. Words and ideas that, I’m almost certain, they had little grasp on at the time. A sampling of the sins my childhood self committed—at least as told to me by classmates and peers: Wearing shorts. Wearing skirts above the knees. Talking to boys in an “inappropriate manner”—i.e., at all. Wearing my hair short. Really, the biggest sin committed when my mother had the stylist shape my hair into some unholy take on a shaggy pixie cut was just how unflattering the style was on me, but according to my best friend, the mere fact that my locks no longer skimmed my shoulders meant I was doomed to hell. “A woman’s hair is her crowning glory,” she informed me solemnly during recess, flipping her long mane of thick black hair with pride as we sat, lazily, in a swing set. “You have to pray to God for forgiveness—and grow it back really fast.” In retrospect, her conviction seems quaint and funny. But sad, too. At the time I remember feeling equal parts anger—at her, at my mother, at God— confusion and doubt. Hell? Really? For cutting my hair? My mother eventually reassured me that God still loved me, short hair and all. She told me, too, that the Bible was merely an ancient textbook written by men. It was not, she said, the literal last word on how we should live our lives. Rather, it provided a roadmap; but sometimes, she added, you had to figure out things on your own. Years later her words still influence me. Spirituality shouldn’t be about hurling accusations and leavening judgments. It should be about love and acceptance and helping others. But while there are millions of religious people who are loving and kind and charitable, too often, so-called believers don’t subscribe to that ethos—a fact all too clear when you watch a video of a child, barely out of the toddler stage, repeat the hateful beliefs of the very people who should be teaching him how to be a good, responsible and loving person. Ω

I sinned with the worst of them long before I even hit adolescence.

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Writer Steph Rodriguez (left) smiles as Dave “Taxi Dave” Rivera belts out one of his party-cab hits. Rivera recently appeared on Tosh.0.

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E CALL THEM FOR RIDES WHEN THEY’RE NEEDED MOST, and they’re always the designated driver you can count on. And, if you’re a lucky rider in Sacramento, maybe you’ve even been entertained at least once with this simple question: “What color is my cab?” If you haven’t, the correct answer to Taxi Dave’s question is, always “black and yellow,” and what always follows is Wiz Khalifa’s song by the same name, “Black & Yellow”—always blasted at top volume inside what the cab driver also known as Dave Rivera calls his “party cab.” Rivera’s not just well-known around the Midtown bar scene. In March, the driver’s homemade commercial went viral after the video, which includes Rivera rapping outside his vehicle in an empty parking lot, appeared on comedian Daniel Tosh’s website for his TV show Tosh.0 and has since reached more than 300,000 views, making him a veritable Web celebrity. And why not? This is the guy, after all, who bumps Journey past your favorite watering holes (air guitar included) and even made up his own theme song, complete with lyrics to LMFAO’s “Sexy and I Know It.” Be prepared. Still, such entertainment and gimmicks aren’t for everyone when it comes to hitching a safe ride home after a night out on the town. For those, a quiet ride from a chuckling woman with a kind smile and complimentary bottled water will do just fine. Enter Lorraine Fisher, known by her East Sacramento regulars as Taxi Lorraine. Despite their different taxi styles, both drivers share much in common: They both love their job, they’re both sounding boards for what ails passengers, and they’ve both witnessed situations that travel the gamut from inebriated hilarity to scary, life-threatening experiences. Indeed, the job is often unpredictable—especially when

knives, abusive couples, verbal harassment and robbery come with the territory. Yet both say it’s just in a night’s work, an honest way to make a living until the last fare is paid and the meter shut off.

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“Co-Op Five. I’m clear.” Blond, spunky and not afraid of a few four-letter words, Taxi Lorraine, who says she’s the only active female California Co-Op Cab driver in the Sacramento region, boasts more than 300 regulars programmed into her phone. And no wonder: The 57-year-old mother of two, who often covers the East Sacramento area, has been driving cabs for more than 25 years. Steve Patterson, dressed comfortably for a night out on the town, is one of those regular passengers. Patterson, who’ll later part ways with Fisher at Club 2-Me in East Sac, explains why he’s a regular customer. “Lorraine is the cab I put my wife in, because she’s safe, trustworthy [and] shows up all the times when she says she [will],” Patterson explains from the backseat of Lorraine’s cab. Then, he reconsiders his endorsement— more business for Lorraine, after all, might mean less room for his wife. “Actually, she’s terrible and awful, because we don’t want people to sign up,” Patterson says with a laugh. Whatever route Fisher’s customers lead her on, there’s never a boring night, she says. Sometimes it’s catching a glimpse of a naked man running north on 21st Street near The Press Club. Then there are the couples that get friendly in the backseat.

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O F L O V E , D A N G E R A N D W H AT T H E Y D R O V E by STEPH RODRIGUEZ And, of course, there are the times Fisher must trust her gut instincts. There was the night, for example, when she found herself locking the door on a suspicious-looking character—an incident that illustrated, all too clearly, just how serious and dangerous her job can be at times. It was 3 a.m. on a weeknight, Fisher remembers. She was sitting in her cab, reading a newspaper in a parking lot near Alhambra Boulevard and L Street, when a man approached her car, asking for a ride that would cover a few blocks. Not pleased with Fisher’s going rate for the route—$5—he got angry. Fast. Not surprisingly, Fisher immediately locked her doors. “‘Unlock the car, bitch!’” she recalls him screaming from the other side of her window. “I just knew I didn’t want that guy in my cab,” she says. “I avoid trouble by evaluating who I pick up.”

Taxi Dave rolls up to the curb, Survivor’s “Eye of the Tiger” booming from the speakers. With a stylish fedora perched atop his head, Rivera nods. It’s now time to hop into the party cab. “Did you bring earplugs? Ever been to a rock concert before?” he asks. Rivera’s cab isn’t just fun and loud tunes—it’s been his financial and emotional anchor since launching his own service at one of the lowest points in his life. Rivera, 46, who’d lost his job as an estate planner, found his personal life was also falling apart. He found a new life in taxi cabs. “I started the business on the same day [my ex-wife and I separated],” he explains. “I was homeless and living in my cab for about a week; I started hustling—staying at hotels every other night or so.” These days, he says, he’s known for his clean rides and an affinity for what he calls “epic music.” Suddenly, the music-loving cab driver of four years receives a message from his dispatch center. “This is an 800 L pickup,” he says, referring to the downtown Sacramento location. “I’m gonna grab it. Frank Fat’s. Two cabs. DoubleTree Hotel.” |

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Survivor is still going strong on Rivera’s iPod, and the three teachers from Southern California, bellies full of Honey Walnut Prawns, have no idea what they’re in for when he picks them up. Then, halfway through Journey’s “Don’t Stop Believin’,” Rivera, having finally dispensed with the introductory chitchat, pops the question. Their answer, “Yellow?” Good enough. Rivera cues up Khalifa’s “Black & Yellow” and proceeds to rap along with every word, sending the teachers into a laughing frenzy before they retire to their hotel rooms for the night. Rivera says he owes a lot to his party cab. A former California Highway Patrol vehicle, his ride sports bulletproof windows that proved handy one night after a passenger’s angry ex-husband became violent. “I picked up this gal; she was upset and needed to get home,” he says, remembering the incident. “When she went inside to go get her credit card, her ex-husband … pulls out a knife [and] slammed this knife three times hard [into the car], probably bruised his hands doing it.” It’s not all danger, however. Rivera’s job led to him this current girlfriend, for example, after he picked her up on a routine dispatch. “Probably three or four months into my business, I get this call [and] the name on it was Lynne,” says Rivera with a smile. He says he was immediately attracted to the woman he’d been tasked with escorting to Chevys Fresh Mex restaurant on Garden Highway. Turning on his old-school chivalrous charm, Rivera opened his cab door for her and chatted her up on the way to her destination. Later that night, Lynne texted her new friend, “Come and get me.” The pair started dating and have been together ever since. Now, his life is simple. Rides, passengers, singing Guns N’ Roses’ “Sweet Child O’ Mine” at the top of his lungs in the party cab, and, always, the eternal question: “What color is my cab?”

TAXI DAVE ROLLS UP TO THE CURB, SURVIVOR’S “EYE OF THE TIGER” BOOMING FROM THE SPEAKERS. WITH A STYLISH FEDORA PERCHED ATOP HIS HEAD, HE NODS. IT’S NOW TIME TO HOP INTO THE PARTY CAB.

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Maybe I’m just naturally suspicious. Or perhaps it’s just that, after a full day and night traveling the rails, I was starting to feel loopy. Either way, when the bro in the backward baseball cap started honing in on the young, pretty college student, it was difficult not to let my mind unravel the scene into a modern-day take on Alfred Hitchcock’s 1951 murder mystery Strangers on a Train. Thankfully, no one was actually killed on my journey aboard Amtrak’s Coast Starlight route. But there was still plenty of intrigue and mystery. There was, also, breathtaking scenery. The Coast Starlight name—as Hitchcock as it gets, really—captures the spirit of the journey: Technicolor backdrops of the Pacific Ocean, fertile agriculture fields and overgrown forests, and some of the state’s best graffiti-covered walls. But who needs gorgeous scenery when you’re treated to some of the best people watching. And thank God—you’ve got to find some way to entertain yourself on a trip that stretches more than 14 hours between Los Angeles and Sacramento. In real, offrail life, for example, it would be difficult to find anything remotely interesting about this particular frat boy, who will eventually disembark in Davis. For now, however, I’m captivated, listening in as he chips away at this young woman’s resolve. Early in the game, she’s not impressed. “I’m sorry, but I’m not fluent in macho flirting,” she says curtly. But though her initial aloofness is impressive, eventually, she crumbles in the presence of Axe Body Spray and Hollister. And by the time the train rumbles into Martinez, the pair is intertwined, an unwieldy morass of limbs and hormones. I resist the urge to jump up and shake her—this guy is, at best, a complete douche and, at worst, a serial killer in the making. OK, granted I have an affinity for cinematic melodramatic. But this is a ride, after all, where passengers have already been subjected to a heavily intoxicated rider, who, after locking himself in a train bathroom (with a contraband 40-ounce can of Bud), is eventually rousted by a British cop on holiday and picked up by police in San Luis Obispo. There is, too, the tiny nurse, clad in pink terrycloth and carting around a gallon of chocolate milk—drinks of which she will offer to any unsuspecting rider. That is, it seems, when she’s not preoccupied criticizing the choices of other passengers (“Energy drinks will kill you!”) or briskly correcting someone’s photo-taking techniques. Nurse Ratched would be proud. And also, of course, the Australian college student who says, not at all ironically, that he majors in “Beat poets.” A crime if ever there was one. And then, disturbingly, there’s the novice rider who seems far too excited about the train’s loose take on security precautions—“Wow, you can bring anything on the train. They don’t even check!” So true. Thankfully, however, the train isn’t just one long transcontinental flip of the finger to rules and regulations. There is, also, an unspoken, unofficial code of conduct with other riders who will watch your belongings when you head down to the cafe car for another $7 Bloody Mary. They’ll ask you how you slept, swap rail stories and, always, roll their eyes in cheerful complicity as you both eavesdrop on astounding conversations, playing out the most evil of Hitchcock scenarios in your head. —Rachel Leibrock |

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Change of address That creaking noise you hear is nothing to be scared of; like old floorboards, it’s just the Sacramento-area art scene settling. First, there was the closure of the Solomon Dubnick Gallery (though it still exists as an online gallery), and the arrival of AdamsonScott in SDG’s old space (it moved around a lot). And June marks the last show for Milk Gallery at its 13th Street location. Another art space is changing its address this month, too. On Second Saturday, Elliott Fouts Gallery will have its grand opening in its new Midtown location at the corner of P and 19th streets. The building has been remodeled, now boasting exposed beams, ducts and cool white walls, and it’s about twice the size of its former East Sac spot at 5,600 square feet. Walk through the reception area past the handmade office furniture and into a large featured-artist gallery. The spaciousness of the room with its three dark-leather benches for visitors gives it a museumlike ambience. Just outside of this room, there are several alcoves of previously featured art, and in the back, another huge room hung salon-style with all of EFG’s represented artists. This month, viewers can get an eyeful Canadian artist Christopher Stott’s paintings of vintage books, electric fans and telephones from the comfort of

Where: Elliott Fouts Gallery, 1831 P Street; (916) 446-1786;

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Second Saturday reception: June 9, 6-9 p.m. Through July 5. Hours: Tuesday through Friday, 11 a.m.-6 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.

Lighten up Without light, there is no photograph, and even more significantly, there is no life. But light is so easy to take for granted, to forget about its importance. In The Air Around Us by Chris Fraser—curated by Rachel Clarke—the artist transforms the gallery space into a camera obscura, so that the viewer is having an experience with the light in the room. “The camera is not a device but a situation,” Fraser said. “Anytime light slips into dark, a picture is seen. These specters fill the air around us. We walk into them, wear them, change them.” And the contact with these rays of light just might change you.

Installation shot of The Air Around Us by Chris Fraser.

Where: Center for Contemporary Art, Sacramento; 1519 19th Street; (916) 498-9811; www.ccasac.org. Second Saturday reception: June 9, 6-9 p.m. Through July 1. Artist lecture: Thursday, June 7, 7 p.m.; $5 general admission, free to CCAS members. Closing reception: Saturday, June 30, 6-9 p.m. Hours: Tuesday through Sunday, noon-5 p.m.

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“Nude Descending a Staircase” by Mel Ramos, 5/50 limited-edition print on archival paper, 2012.

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Like Sacramento’s other internationally renowned artist, Wayne Thiebaud, Mel Ramos has also garnered international recognition for his paintings of cakes—sort of. Specifically, Ramos specializes in cheesecake. For about 50 years, this virtual cheesecake factory and Sacramento native has been painting nude or nearly women as pinups. But unlike the classic Vargas girl, his versions are accompanied with a commentary on popular culture, including consumerism and celebrity fascination. Some of the women he paints have the famous faces of Liv Tyler, Scarlett Johansson and Cameron Diaz; and they are often draped over, standing seductively behind or emerging from giant name-brand products, such as Velveeta (cheesy, indeed), Coca-Cola, Chiquita and Snickers—or is it just that the women are tiny and the products are of normal size? In June, two Sacramento venues will feature Ramos’ work. Archival Framing presents vintage and new prints, and the Crocker Art Museum will display 70 of his paintings, drawings and sculptures paintings in Mel Ramos: 50 Years of Superheroes, Nudes, and Other Pop Delights, which will include prints that haven’t been exhibited since butterfly collars were all the rage. The show runs through October 21.

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Troubadour Blues, a feature-length documentary that explores the fascinating world of traveling singer-songwriters. Then hear a performance following the film by Peter Case. Th, 6/7, 6:30pm. $25. Antiquite Maison Privee, 2114 P St.; (916) 457-7553; www.swellproductions.com.

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Special Events SALUTE TO FATHERHOOD BANQUET: Join the Center for Fathers and Families as it celebrates the 2012 Fathers of the Year. The 10th annual Salute to Fatherhood Banquet will honor men who excel as fathers, father figures, or mentors. Th, 6/7, 6-9pm. $150. Woodlake Hotel, 500 Leisure Ln.; (916) 568-3237, ext. 203; www.fathersandfamilies.com/ CFF/Salute_to_Fatherhood_ Banquet.html.

TAP INTO ART: For the month of June, Ruhstaller Beer, in collaboration with area restaurants and bars, will be hosting a promotion where a portion of the proceeds of every Ruhstaller sold in those locations will benefit Verge Center for the Arts. It will kick off with a launch party, which will include food, beer from Ruhstaller, hands-on artmaking opportunities for partiers and tours of VCA studios. Th, 6/7, 5:30pm. $35-$40. Verge Gallery, 625 S St.; (916) 448-2985; www.vergegallery.com.

Art Galleries LITTLE RELICS BOUTIQUE & GALLERIA: Oddities, an Eclectic Exhibit, view an exhibition that keeps it weird, intriguing and eclectic, featuring cartoon artist Rachel Suh, charcoal and wood artist Christine Conklin and abstract photography by Susan Raines. Th, 6/7, 6-9pm. Free. 908 21st St.; (916) 716-2319.

Classes BEGINNING JAZZ DANCE: Instructor Stephen Hatcher will help students teach students how to build strength, balance and extension. Students will grow technically and physically throughout this lesson for kids ages 7-12. Th, 8-9pm through 6/28. $65. Roseville Theatre, 241 Vernon St. in Roseville; (916) 772-2777; http://roseville theaterartsacademy.com.

Kids’ Stuff DREAM BIG MUSIC WITH THE POODLUMS: The musical duo performs educational music for kids that can be enjoyed by the whole family. Anne and Jason present original songs that encourage audience participation, interaction and learning through music. Th, 6/7, 11am. Free. Southgate Library, 6132 66th Ave.; (916) 264-2920; www.saclibrary.org.

Literary Events RUTHIE BOLTON & LOCAL AUTHORS: Sacramento’s Hall of Famer, Olympic gold medalist and Monarchs basketball superstar

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Ruthie Bolton has agreed to attend her first local author autograph session to celebrate the release of her biography, The Ride of a Lifetime. Th, 6/7, 6-8pm. Free. Dimple Records, 7830 Macy Plaza Dr. in Citrus Heights.

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DON’T MISS! WORLD OCEANS DAY: The Sacramento Zoo is joining hundreds of educational institutions and thousands of individuals around the world in celebrating World Oceans Day. It is an opportunity to celebrate the oceans’ wide array of wonders and resources, and consider ways that each of us can help with ocean conservation. F, 6/8, 9am. Free with museum admission. Sacramento Zoo, 3930 W. Land Park Dr.; (916) 808-5888; www.saczoo.org.

Film SCREENING: DIE, MOMMIE! DIE!: Internationally acclaimed drag genius Charles Busch created this hilarious homage to women’s pictures of the 1960s. The film stars Jason Priestly and Natasha Lyonne. F, 6/8, 8pm. Free. Lavender Library, 1414 21st St.; (916) 492-0558.

Kids’ Stuff BATS: MYTHS AND FACTS: Corky Quirk of NorCal Bats will talk about the myths and facts about bats. She provides educational information regarding the environmental benefits of bats. Get an up-close view of live native California bats. F, 6/8, 4pm. Free. Southgate Library, 6132 66th Ave.; (916) 264-2920; www.saclibrary.org.

ICE-CREAM PARTY: The Sacramento Public Library wants everyone to get the scoop and sign up for the library’s summer reading program at the 14th annual Barbara Jeanne Hansen Ice Cream Social. The whole family will enjoy free ice cream and toppings, a singalong show with Mr. Cooper, magician Trevor Wyatt, face painting, a used-book sale and more. F, 6/8, 6-8pm. Free. Belle Cooledge Librarym 5600 S. Land Dr.; (916) 264-2920; www.saclibrary.org.

Literary Events ANTHONY SWOFFORD DISCUSSES NEW MEMOIR: Time Tested Books will host an evening with Anthony Swofford, who grew up in Sacramento and is the author of the Gulf War memoir Jarhead (2003). He will be reading from, discussing and signing copies of his brand-new memoir Hotels, Hospitals, and Jails. F, 6/8, 7pm. Free. Time Tested Books, 1114 21st St.; (916) 447-5696; www.timetestedbooks.net.

CALIFORNIA WRITERS CLUB OPEN-MIC: California Writers Club, Sacramento Branch hosts an open-mic for writers. Signups begin at 6:45pm. Readings are limited to 10 minutes per person. Listeners are welcome. F, 6/8, 7-9:30pm. Free. Barnes & Noble, 6111 Sunrise Blvd. in Citrus Heights; (916) 344-5778; www.cwcsacramento writers.org.

Concerts FANTASY FRIDAYS AT THE STATION: Join Fantasy Fridays at the Station if you want to meet people and mingle with a sexy vibe while dancing the night away. Party with new friends in a casual, friendly and no-pressure environment. Dance as DJ BlackIce spins booty-shakin’ tunes. F, 6:30pm-1am through 12/31. Free until 10pm, $10 after. The Station, 1100 Orlando Ave. in Roseville; (916) 847-7961.

FRANKIE AVALON: Frankie Avalon’s career spans three generations of music, television and film— from the highly successful Beach Party movies to The Alamo with John Wayne, to the film of the musical Grease. F, 6/8, 8pm. $35-$65. Three Stages at Folsom Lake College, 10 College Pkwy. in Folsom; (916) 608-6888; www.threestages.net.

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DON’T MISS! DOGGY DASH & BARK AT THE PARK: An estimated 5,000

animal enthusiasts will gather—with and without their canine companions— to raise funds for animals sheltered at the Sacramento SPCA. For 18 years, two- and fourlegged participants have attended this unique event, creating a Sacramento tradition and transforming Doggy Dash into one of the biggest dog-friendly events in Northern California. Sa, 6/9, 8am-1pm. $25-35. William Land Park, 4000 S. Land Park Dr.; (916) 504-2802; www.sspca.org.

Special Events FIREFIGHTERS GALA: This will be an evening outdoor event for anyone 21 and over. Held at Shriner’s Hospital for Children the event will include popular local band Wonderbread 5, Hawaiian hula dancers and a variety of foods and beverages from local business sponsors in the Sacramento Area. Sa, 6/9, 6-11pm. $75. Shriners Hospital for Children, 2425 Stockton Blvd.; (916) 739-8525; http://ffburn.org/ events-activities/2012-gala.

AUBURN BREWFEST: Auburn 20-30 presents the fourth annual Auburn Brewfest. Admission includes a commemorative mug, open tasting and live music. Food will be available for purchase. Sa, 6/9, 4-10pm. $25$35. Gold Country Fairgrounds, 1273 High St. Fair Grounds in Auburn; (530) 305-0391; www.auburnbrewfest.com.

HEALTH & COMMUNITY RESOURCES FAIR: This event Celebrates a decade of service to the community with a sake barrel-breaking ceremony, community resource vendors, senior services, blood pressure and hearing screenings. Sa, 6/9, 10am-2pm. Free. ACC Park City, 7375 Park City Dr.; (916) 393-9026, ext. 330; www.accsv.org/ca/index.php.

HUNT THE GRID IV: The Sacramento Bicycle Kitchen is holding an event called Hunt the Grid, its annual bicycle scavenger hunt. After you’ve built up your thirst hustling around town, kick back

at a Second Saturday party, featuring beer from New Belgium Brewery and music by Be Brave Bold Robot. Sa, 6/9, 4-6pm & 6-10pm. $10 for scavenger hunt; party is free. Sacramento Bicycle Kitchen, 1915 I St.; (916) 596-8300; http://sacbikekitchen.org.

THE MASTERMIND HUNT: SACRAMENTO: Join Mastermind Treasure Hunts and Downtown Grid for an urban adventure. Your mission: Assemble a team of family and friends and use your collective brainpower to solve a series of clues. Sa, 6/9, 4-7:30pm. $20-$25. 1801 L St; (888) 918-4868; www.mastermindhunts.com/ mastermind-hunt-sacramento.

MUSTANGS AND FORDS IN THE PARK: Mustangs and Fords in the Park is the premier car show for Ford enthusiasts in the Sacramento area. Hundreds of classic and modern Fords will be on display at the annual car show presented by the Sacramento Area Mustang Club. Sa, 6/9, 8:30am-3pm. Free. Hagan Park, 2197 Chase Dr. in Rancho Cordova; (916) 662-0853; www.sacramentoarea mustang.org.

SURVIVE SACRAMENTO 2012: Zombies will be taking over Sacramento. Join the “survive movement,” and come out to a fun event for all ages. A zombieapocalypse based tag game, Survive Sacramento is entering its third year and looking for more humans to join the fight. Sa, 6/9, 6:30pm. $10. China Town, 420 J St.; (916) 287-1801; www.survivesacramento.com.

Art Galleries ART STUDIOS (BEHIND MICHELANGELO’S): Art and photography, view the works of Bob Dreizler, Molly Stuart, Gina Leyton, Trude Zmoelnig and Alli Vargas. Sa, 6/9, 6-9pm. 1727 I St.; (916) 444-2233.

ARTHOUSE UPSTAIRS: Second Saturday Open Studios, Seventeen artists will show new work, including Dianne Poinski and Don Satterlee. Some studios will be open during the day as well, starting at 10am. Sa, 6/9, 6-9pm. Free. 1021 R St.

E STREET GALLERY AND STUDIOS: A Mother/Daughter Assemblage, Mother-Carlagaye Olson and Daughter-Carlaina Brown create a mixed media installation that spans two countries. Sa, 6/9, 5-9pm. 1115 E St.; (916) 505-7264.

SACRAMENTO GAY & LESBIAN CENTER: THEshow, THEshow’s mission is to showcase both emerging and established artists of the Sacramento region in an environment of creativity, love and acceptance. Second Sa of every month, 5-9pm through 12/8. Free. 1927 L St.; (916) 442-0185.

SMITH GALLERY: Sacramento Visions, Steve Memering is a local artist who captures his subjects through a unique use of color and values. The works exhibited by Memering for the evening will be a collective of Sacramento scenes and cityscape paintings. Sa, 6/9, 5-9pm. Free. 1020 11th; (916) 446-4444.

Classes DIVORCE OPTIONS WORKSHOP: Divorce Options deals with the legal, financial, family and personal issues of divorce in a logical yet compassionate way.

With the guidance of trained legal, financial and mental health professionals, workshop participants gain a greater understanding of the confusing and overwhelming divorce process. Sa, 6/9, 8am-1pm. $45. Holiday Inn Express Roseville, 1398 E. Roseville Pkwy. in Roseville; (916) 863-9777; www.divorceoptions.com.

Kids’ Stuff ANIMALS OF THE WORLD WITH WILD THINGS: Wild Things presents educational live-animal presentations to inform and captivate. Learn about the amazing diversity of life on earth. Meet animal ambassadors from five continents and hear their personal stories. Sa, 6/9, 2pm. Free. South Natomas Library, 2901 Truxel Rd.; (916) 264-2920; www.saclibrary.org.

BATS: MYTHS AND FACTS: Corky Quirk of NorCal Bats will talk about the myths and facts about bats. She provides educational information regarding the environmental benefits of bats. Get an up-close view of live native California bats. Sa, 6/9, 2pm. Free. Valley Hi-North Laguna Library, 7400 Imagination Pkwy.; (916) 264-2920; www.saclibrary.org.

FAIRYTALE TOWN ANNUAL FUNDRAISER: Fairytale Town’s popular fairy-themed fundraiser and ice cream social features entertainment for the whole family, including costumed performers, fanciful arts and crafts activities, an old-time marketplace, food and all the Crystal Ice Cream one can eat. Sa, 6/9, 6-10pm. $5-$20. Fairytale Town, 3901 Land Park Dr.; (916) 808-7462; www.fairytaletown.org.

MAGIC UNDER THE NIGHT SKY WITH BOSCO: Bosco brings his magic under the night sky to the library. His interactive magic program includes illusions, sleight of hand and maybe a bump or two in the night. Sa, 6/9, 3:30pm. Free. Del Paso Heights Library, 920 Grand Ave.; (916) 264-2920; www.saclibrary.org.

Concerts POPS IN THE PARK CONCERT SERIES: Steve Cohn and the Pops in the Park Committee present the annual Pops in the Park summer concert series, featuring Chris Gardner Band. Food and beverages will be for sale, and all proceeds go to neighborhood and park improvements. Sa, 6/9, 6-9pm. Free. Glen Hall Park, 5415 Sandburg Dr.; (916) 808-5240; www.east sacpopsinthepark.com.

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DON’T MISS! GRAHAM-A-RAMA PRESENTS 4PLAY: Graham Sobelman

and the busty, outrageous, over-the-top, broads— Leanne Borghesi, Jessica Coker and Soila Hughes— perform monthly with new guests from both San Francisco and Sacramento. Join for an (extra) gaythemed show in honor of Gay Pride Month. Su, 6/10, 7pm. $15. William J. Geery Theater, 2130 L St.; (916) 448-9019.

Special Events TASTE OF LAND PARK: As always, there will be food from neighborhood eateries, fine wine and beer from regional wineries and breweries, live music and a silent auction for products and service. Su, 6/10, 4-7pm. $25$30. Taste of Land Park, Third Avenue between Regina Way and 14th St.; (916) 442-3143.

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DAY OF PEACE: Join for a day of celebration and education at Carmichael Park. Bring your family, friends, yoga mat and shoes to donate for Soles4Souls. The day includes yoga, zumba, vendors, live music, food, a farmers market and more. Su, 6/10, 10am-4pm. Free. Carmichael Park, 5750 Grant Ave. in Carmichael; (916) 802-8798; www.inspiredmedicine.info.

Music, fun and Cesar Chavez Plaza: The three mix well, like a Sacramento summer cocktail. If you can’t get enough of Friday Night Concerts in the Park, a relatively new festival called Fiesta en la Calle will help you double up on your weekly dancing in the park. Literally translating to “party in the street,” the celebration of Latin and world music starts this Saturday night and continues every Saturday throughout the summer. Now in its second season, the festival was created to provide a family-friendly outlet for Latino music, culture and food. Hold onto your sombrero, because this fiesta’s lineup is hot, and many of these groups are already famous in Spanishspeaking countries.

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July 7

HEADLINER:

Salvador Santana

Salsamambo

FEATURING:

Colores Velorio DJ Papi Rock

Emanuela Bellezza Solsa Lost Freedom DJ Ricardo Rayas “El Niño”

June 16 HEADLINER:

El Sonido Callejero Latin Touch DJ Ricardo Rayas “El Niño”

HEADLINER: Inspector

FEATURING: Locos por Juana Rocio y su Sonora DJ Ricardo Rayas “El Niño”

June 30 Taino

FEATURING:

Wine Tasting & Silent Auction, Join Petra Vineyard’s Wine Gallery for an evening of wine tasting and a silent auction featuring art from local artists. Su, 6/10, 4:30-7:30pm. $30. 627 Sutter St. in Folsom; (916) 834-7843.

SambaDá

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FEATURING:

NEW WORLD JAZZ PROJECT: With

El Conjunto Nueva Ola Cambio de Piel Midnight Players DJ Ricardo Rayas “El Niño”

Aladino “El Soruyo” Manyoma y su Orquesta

the release of its second album, Brave New World, the New World Jazz Project will make an appearance at JB’s Lounge, revealing edgy originals and freshly arranged standards. Su, 6/10, 5-8pm. $10. JBs Lounge, 1401 Arden Way inside the Red Lion Hotel; (916) 723-5517; www.newworldjazzproject.com.

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El Gran Silencio

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Special Events

Paris Escovedo Cesi Bastida Checha Berrinches DJ Ricardo Rayas “El Niño”

July 21 HEADLINER:

IT’S NOT ABOUT YOU, IT’S ABOUT THEM: This event is a donor development workshop with Marcy Cady of Helicon Collaborative. She will talk about fundraising techniques and how to use the values that motivate arts donors to identify and reach individual contributors for programs and organizations. M, 6/11, 4-6pm. Free. The Urban Hive, 1931 H St.; (916) 390-9506; www.sacmetroarts.org.

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Sapo Guapo

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FEATURING:

Sacred Fire

Maleco Collective Buyepongo Los Hollywood DJ Ricardo Rayas “El Niño”

HEADLINER:

PETRA VINEYARDS WINE GALLERY:

HEADLINER:

Los Elegantes Gustavo Galindo 40 Watt Hype DJ Ricardo Rayas “El Niño”

June 23

Gagliani, this show combines the iconic black and white images of the influential late photographer with rare color photographs not displayed for a 25 years. The work will be up throughout the month of June, but at the open house, you will meet his daughter through whose generosity this show has been made possible. Su, 6/10, 1-4pm. Free. 820 Pole Line Rd. in Davis; (530) 756-7807; www.daviscemetery.org.

(at Southside Park, 2115 Sixth Street, for one-day only)

HEADLINER:

FEATURING:

GALLERY 1855: Rare Works of Oliver

July 28

July 14

Celso Piña

Art Galleries

Fiesta en la Calle happens on Saturdays, from 4 to 9 p.m., June 9, through August 11. Cesar Chavez Plaza, 910 I Street. For more information, visit www.fiestaenlacalle.com.

FEATURING:

Classes

Malacates Trebol Shop Upground La Noche Oscura DJ Ricardo Rayas “El Niño”

Bang Data Maskatesta Love Star DJ Ricardo Rayas “El Niño”

GROUP VOICE LESSONS: Instructor Pavel Kravchuck will teach this class for beginning to intermediate vocalists looking to explore theory, sight singing, placement and technique. Class will benefit all singers who want to learn to optimize their talent. M, 6-7pm &

7-8pm through 6/25. Opens 6/4.

$65. Roseville Theatre, 241 Vernon St. in Roseville; (916) 772-2777; http://rosevilletheaterarts academy.com.

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COMMON DIVERSIONS: TOY TRAINS AND SCALE MODEL RAILROADS:

ENTRAPMENT PANEL:

While small in size, miniature trains are always a big attraction for guests who visit the California State Railroad Museum. In this exhibition, guests will learn the primary difference between model trains and toy trains has to do with scale. Through 9/14, 10am5pm. $4-$9. California State Railroad Museum, 111 I St.; (916) 417-1159; www.california staterailroadmuseum.org.

Panelists will talk about how communities that are targeted for entrapment—such as anarchists and Muslims— are affected by this repressive practice. The panel will also explore how entrapment chills religious and political expression in the United States. Tu, 6/12, 6pm. Free. Sol Collective, 2574 21st St.; (916) 832-0916; www.solcollective.org.

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Special Events CAR SHOW AND STREET FAIR: The “High Octane Street Fair” on Vernon Street in downtown Roseville features live bands playing every Tuesday, food, a beer and margarita garden, a farmers market and fun zone for kids. A classic-car show features more than 120 cars from before 1973. Tu, 5-9pm through 7/31. Free. Roseville, Vernon St. Park and Rec Building in Roseville; (916) 786-2023; www.2025events.com/ 5701/index.html.

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I WILL FINISH MY BOOK THIS YEAR: This workshop is designed to provide challenging techniques for writers to begin or finish their book this year. Once completed, writers may publish their book on the library’s Espresso Book Machine. W, 6/13, 6pm. Free. Arcade Community Library, 2443 Marconi Ave.; (916) 264-2920; www.saclibrary.org.

Kids’ Stuff UNCLE JER’S TRAVELING BEE SHOW: Bees never sleep. They work 24 hours a day. Learn about bee behavior and how bees turn nectar into honey. Fun facts are shared along with information about beekeeping and observation hives with live bees. W, 6/13, 3:30pm. Free. Orangevale Library, 8820 Greenback Ln. in Orangevale; (916) 264-2920; www.saclibrary.org.

Concerts PALLADIO WEDNESDAY NIGHT SUMMER CONCERTS: The Palladio at Broadstone Wednesday Night Summer Concert Series will be a night the whole family can enjoy. Come for dinner or shopping and join for free musical entertainment located in the Piazza near White House Black Market. W, 7-9pm through 8/1. Opens 6/6. Free. Palladio at Broadstone, 240 Palladio Pkwy. in Folsom; (916) 983-9793; www.gopalladio.com.

PARTY ON THE PATIO: Win tickets and all sorts of other swag. Steve Mahoney will be playing two hours of originals and covers acoustic style. The event starts with happy hour at 6 p.m. W, 6/13, 6pm. Free. Dave and Busters, 1174 Roseville Pkwy. in Roseville; (916) 519-6581; https://www.facebook.com/eve nts/321764464565755.

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City Elk’s Ladies of 518 is hosting a Fall Fashion Show. It features timeless fashions, from vintage to contemporary styles. Preregistration required. Through 9/30. $20. Nevada City Elks Club, 518 Hwy. 49 North in Nevada City; (530) 265-4920.

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CENTER FOR CONTEMPORARY ART, SACRAMENTO: The Air Around Us: Chris Fraser, The Center for Contemporary Art, Sacramento presents The Air Around Us, an exhibition by Chris Fraser curated by Rachel Clarke. Fraser works in installation, photography and video. His work is about searching for a direct experience of the optical environment, exploring the changing qualities of light, shadow and cast images.

Tu-Su, 12-5pm through 7/1. Opens 6/5; Sa, 6/30, 6-9pm. Free. 1519 19th St.; (916) 498-9811; www.ccasac.org.

JOHN NATSOULAS GALLERY: Thiebaud & Group Exhibition, View an exhibition featuring the works of Wayne Thiebaud, Marie Pascal, Kerry Rowland-Avrech and Alex Reisfar. Wine tasting, music and artists will be present at the free June 8th opening reception. Through 7/7. 521 First St. in Davis; (530) 756-3938; www.natsoulas.com.

Kids’ Stuff ON-CAMERA BASICS CLASS: This workshop will focus on the disciplines, techniques and theories of acting for the camera, covering everything from the audition to “Action!” M-Th, noon-4pm through 6/14. Opens 6/4. $150. Victory Life Church, 800 Reading St. in Folsom; (916) 207-5606; www.actorsworkshop.net.

IMPROVISATION AND PLAY FOR CHILDREN: This class will develop your child’s creativity and confidence as well as increase their abilities on the stage. Through improvisation, kids will learn important theatrical fundamentals such as vocalization, movement, concentration, group cohesion and more. This class will culminate in a short, fun, one-act improvisation production. M-Th, 9-11am through 6/21. Opens 6/4. $200. Victory Life Church, 800 Reading St. in Folsom; (916) 207-5606; www.actorsworkshop.net.

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If there isn’t more seating outside than inside at Juno’s on J Street in East Sacramento, it certainly feels like it. Maybe that’s because the 12 black iron seats are spread on either side of a sidewalk that seems wider than the space between Juno’s front door and its counter and register behind which chef Mark Helms can plainly be seen doing his thing. But to quote Gov. Jerry Brown from his first iteration as California’s chief executive more than 30 years ago, “Small is beautiful.” Juno’s proves this axiom in spades. Officially, the name is Juno’s Kitchen & Delicatessen, and there’s a brisk takeout trade consisting mainly, it appears, of frequently returning customers. Always a good sign. “Thanks, Mark,” more than one patron says on the way out with his or her filled order. The waitress/hostess greets customers by name as well, sending them on their way with a cheery salutation. It’s a similar vibe to Helms’ last place, Ravenous Cafe, located in the Pocket area. That place, although not large, seems cavernous compared to Juno’s. Like Ravenous, the menu at Juno’s is fairly compact but slanted more toward lunch than dinner, the 8 p.m. closing time being a tip-off. However, Mrs. Lucas and I share an early dinner on one visit that is both filling and memorable, particularly the mixed-green salad. It also tastes like there’s more flavors interacting in Juno’s banh mi than one of the traditional Vietnamese sandwiches purchased in Little Saigon. No accusation has ever been leveled about being crazy for kale, but it takes on a new appreciation in Juno’s Caesar salad with its two-tone watermelon radishes, anchovy vinaigrette and Grana Padano—a less salty but still invigorating Italian cheese than Parmigiano. Missing, however, are the meaty mussels made three different ways—the ones spiced with paprika being the most memorable— that were a hallmark at Ravenous. But that isn’t to say there’s no shellfish. Juno’s macaroni-and-cheese dish comes with rock shrimp on rigatoni, a Grana Padano, Gruyère and cheddar trio, and a dusting of the aforementioned paprika—a creative take on a comfort-food classic. In the traditional-sandwich realm, all start out with the advantage of Juno’s homemade sour—but not sourdough—bread with its crunchy crust and soft interior. In the Soppressata Salami sandwich, the bread amplifies the tartness of the pepperoncini, which, in turn, is leavened by the tomato, sweet little gem lettuce and red onion. The aioli, salami and queso Manchego stake out the middle ground. Manchego, from La Mancha in Spain, and the Jamon Serrano, FRONTLINES

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The turkey sandwich requires several napkins, as the oil in the pesto seeps inexorably through the airy bread slices. A standout is a daily special comprising a beefy broth stew of Israeli couscous—the peppercorn-sized pellets—with pieces of steak the size of Lego bricks, languorous roasted red-bell-pepper slices and a pungent array of spices. The only way to stop eating it is to empty the generously sized bowl. Alas, it hasn’t cropped back up on the menu lately. When it does, it can’t come too soon. There’s no beer or wine here, but plenty of S.Pellegrino and its refreshing fruit sodas, Limonata and the irresistible Aranciata Rossa. Truly, small is beautiful: Juno’s is a first-class addition to East Sacramento. Ω

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Estelle’s Patisserie With its marble tables and light wooden chairs, there’s an airy atmosphere, casual and cozy. Estelle’s offers an espresso bar and a wide assortment of teas and muffins and rolls for the breakfast crowd as well as sweets, including DayGlo macarons. For the lunchinclined there are soups, salads, sandwiches and meat or meatless quiche. One of the authentic touches is the spare use of condiments. The smoked salmon is enlivened by dill and the flavor of its croissant. Its tomato bisque is thick and richly flavored, and, in a nice touch, a puff pastry floats in the tureen as accompaniment. Everything is surprisingly reasonable. Half a sandwich and soup is $7.25. A caprese baguette is $5.25. Ham and cheese is $5.75. There’s a lot to like about Estelle’s—except dinner. Doors close at 6 p.m. French. 901 K St., (916) 551-1500. Meal for one: $5-$10. ★★★1⁄2

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previous title. A variety of dishes are offered daily in a buffet, but Mom serves instead of diners slopping stuff onto their own plates. Options are fairly straightforward: A small dish at $6.99 with rice and two items, and a large, which has up to four items, at $8.99. Subtract $1 if going vegetarian. There’s five dishes in the daily veg rotation, most of them vegan. Offerings run the gamut from mild to spicy, although the temperature of spicy is well within tolerance, except for the most heat adverse. This is straight-up, nicely prepared Indian food without frills. Mom and daughter make it even more appealing. Indian. 1501 16th St.; (916) 341-0532. Dinner for one: $9-$12. ★★★

The Porch The Porch is light and white with a vibe that suggests the airy sweep of an antebellum Charleston eatery. One can only envy the extensive on-site research conducted by chef Jon Clemens and business partners John Lopez and Jerry Mitchell, creators of Capitol Garage. The most enjoyable menu selections are salads or seafood sandwiches or entrees. Slaw on the barbecue pork sandwich elevates its status, and its pickled vegetables are sweet and tart, adding an additional dimension. The shrimp and grits dish, while laden with cheddar and gravy, is a synergistic mélange— perhaps The Porch’s trademark dish. Also in the running is the purloo, the low country’s version of jambalaya, with andouille, crunchy crawfish appendages, and the same sautéed bell peppers and onions that also appear in the grits. Southern. 1815 K St., (916) 444-2423. Dinner for one: $20-$30. ★★★

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The Press Bistro There are flashes of Greece, such as the crisscross rows of bare light bulbs over the front patio. Or the summery small plate of stacked watermelon squares with feta and mint. Even Italian vegetarians get cut into the action with mushroom ravioli and its corn, leek and dill triumvirate. Another special is a colorful small plate of pepperonata—slightly-pickled-in-champagne-vinegar stripes of peppers awash in olive oil. Speaking of olive oil, it’s all that’s needed to accompany the fluffy, light focaccia, whose four rectangles come neatly stacked. Share The Press with someone you love. Mediterranean. 1809 Capitol Ave., (916) 444-2566. Dinner for one: $15-$30. ★★★1⁄2

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Resistance is futile when it comes to Red Rabbit’s desserts. The berryinfused ice-cream sandwich is bright and refreshing with a chewy shell that dovetails neatly with the smooth fruity interior. But there’s less effusiveness for the entrees. The Bastard Banh Mi doesn’t improve on the original. A number of items from the “Farm to Plate,” “Tasty Snacks” and “Buns” sections of the menu land high in the plus column, however. Any place that offers chimichurri rocks hard. Here it enlivens the Farm Animal Lollipops snack—particularly the lamb—and the mayor-of-Munchkin-City-sized lamb bocadillas. American. 2718 J St., (916) 706-2275. Dinner for one: $20-$40. ★★1⁄2

Sampino’s Towne Foods turns out to be a bright jewel in a drab Alkali Flat strip mall of paycheck cashers and laundromat. It’s everything an Italian deli should be and more, right down to the Louie Prima on the box and the timpano in the refrigerated display case. Several lobbyists, who elect to drive the six to seven blocks from their offices near the capitol, to pick up sandwiches or—in one instance—five meatballs, begin spewing superlatives when asked their views on Sampino’s. Italian Deli. 1607 F St., (916) 441-2372. Dinner for one: $7-$15. ★★★★1⁄2

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pork tonnato sandwich. It’s the Italian peasant spread or sauce made with tonno—tuna—tonnato that empowers this open-face masterwork. Spread on a toasted half baguette, the tonnato is the foundation upon which the pork rests. Above the pork is an awning of mixed greens, with a generous overhang, sprinkled with not enough crispy onions and paperthin slices of pickled fennel. There isn’t space to wax poetic about the cordon bleu sandwich, the burger, the designer cocktails or the fizzy water from Wales. See for yourself. Very authoritative. American. 1300 H St., (916) 594-7669. Dinner for one: $12-$20. ★★★★1⁄2

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Verge provides studio and exhibition space for artists and has a record of creative fundraising. It did a great Southern-food dinner with chef Jaymes Luu last year, along with food-based documentary movies. I hope to see the South rise again at Verge this fall!

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Formoli’s Bistro Formoli’s is the other half of the restaurant swap on J Street that sent Vanilla Bean Bistro (formerly known as Gonul’s J Street Cafe) to Formoli’s old warren and brought Formoli’s into its current high-ceilinged, spare, dark cranberry space of black tables and chairs just six blocks away. Flavor combinations are a big part of the Formoli playbook, and the blend of the tower’s components is the payoff just as it is in the salad of beets—wafer-thin enough to be used interchangeably in the carpaccio—with shaved fennel, frisée, a few orange segments and pistachios laced with a stentorian balsamic vinaigrette. Mediterranean. 3839 J St., (916) 448-5699. Dinner for one: $20-$40. ★★★★ Mamma Susanna’s Ristorante Italiano There’s something endearing, almost Norman Rockwell-esque about a neighborhood restaurant that is most commonly referred to by its patrons as the neighborhood restaurant. There is no shortage of options on the menu with nearly a dozen or so pastas, even more types of pizzas, a smattering of salads and various entrees, including the piccata chicken or veal dish that Mamma Susanna’s counts as one of her specialties. Of the pastas and pizzas, the norcina tastes like and looks like an orangey vodka sauce with roasted red-pepper slices and sausage rounds tossed in a bed of penne. While the menu claims

spicy, some red chili flakes do the trick. Italian. 5487 Carlson Dr., (916) 452-7465. Dinner for one: $12-$20. ★★★

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Tables, tall and short, are large and communal, fostering that casual camaraderie that should be the goal of any self-respecting brewpub. There’s a fairly extensive menu, including breakfast items. Not to put too fine a point on it: Pangaea’s offerings are not beers that will be found at a Save Mart Supermarket or even Nugget. They are nuanced. Brewed with artisanship. In some cases, for hundreds of years. There’s the usual panoply of French dip, hot pastrami, Reuben and so on. Among the signature offerings is The Gobbler. Turkey, natch. Cranberry sauce, natch. Then red onion, several roma tomato slices, a thicket of green leaf and pepper jack cheese, all shoehorned into a big baguette. Brewpub. 2743 Franklin Blvd., (916) 454-4942. Dinner for one: $10-$20. ★★★1⁄2

Street Cafe has moved up the street and evolved into the Vanilla Bean Bistro. Its narrow, lowceilinged coziness is consonant with its understated, whateverthe-impulse-inspires alchemy that owner/chef Gonul Blum, has shown over the past eight years. Blum hails from Turkey. That country’s culinary tradition provides a sturdy foundation, but for her, it serves more as a launching pad. A recurring feature practiced here is the inclusion of fruit—preserved and fresh—in many dishes. And the tabbouleh delivers a roundhousepunch flavor combination. Turkish. 3260-B J St., (916) 457-1155. Dinner for one: $10-$20. ★★★★1⁄2

The Wienery The Wienery is wondrous, metaphysical, even. This 35year-old East Sacramento landmark sells old-fashioned steamed franks and sausages. The menu warns that the Fiesta Dog— refried beans, onions, cheese, lettuce, tomatoes and taco sauce—is “surprisingly good.” Who can quarrel with truth in advertising? Even a simple, straightforward creation such as the Ranch Dog, starring—natch—ranch dressing, can engender a “Whoa, tasty!” The sausages—such as the Polish or Tofurky Kielbasa—are grilled as is the bacon-wrapped dog with its not-easily forgettable jalapeño relish. American. 715 56th St., (916) 455-0497. Dinner for one: $10-$20. ★★★★

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and memorable. The cazuelitas is a cold seafood stew punctuated with tomato, cucumber, red onion, avocado slices and a lime sauce so intense that bits of tostada are needed to leaven its potentially overpowering impact. It’s a joyful discovery that appears to be complimented, as many of the meals are at other tables, with michelada in foot tall mugs with chili-peppered rims. Mexican. 3618 A St., North Highlands, (916) 331-4302. Dinner for one: $15-$25. ★★★★

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Ninja Sushi There’s nothing stealthy about Ninja Sushi. But like its namesake, Ninja delivers food with swiftness and skill. Naturally, there are other offerings besides fish bits. There are dozen lunches starting at $6.95 and 17 dinner entrees beginning at $11.95 with chicken, beef, tempura, gyoza, tonkatsu, donburi and curry all part of the mix. But they’re way at the back of the colorful sushi-centric, heavily illustrated menu. There are more than 85 rolls here: Old Auburn, deep-fried fake crabmeat with salmon on the outside; Brandi’s Special Roll, with spicy crabmeat, avocado, yellowtail and spicy tuna; and Folsom Blvd., with freshwater eel, avocado and cream cheese are just some notables. Overall, festive and crammed with options. Leave the nunchucks at home, sensei. Sushi. 8937 Folsom Blvd., (916) 369-1935. Dinner for one: $10-$25. ★★★1⁄2

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Urban Ag Fest Slow Food Sacramento, a nonprofit dedicated to local food traditions and the knowledge of where food comes from, hosts its fourth annual Urban Ag Fest on Saturday, June 9. It begins at 4 p.m. at Rosemont High School, where attendees can tour the school’s garden and ecology projects and eat from a salad bar with food prepared and grown by students. Tickets for the afternoon event—which ends at 5:30 p.m.— cost $20. At 6 p.m., the Ag Fest continues at Rosemont High School with an open-air three-course dinner. For the cost of $75, attendees can eat a catered meal while enjoying a live auction, raffle and a guest speaker. The entire event is a fundraiser for the Green Academy at Rosemont High School and the O.W. Erlewine Elementary School Garden and Ecology Center. Slow Food Sacramento works in conjunction with these schools on their projects. For more information, visit www.slowfoodsacramento.com. —Jonathan Mendick

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Maxwell calls upon several audience members to be his assistant during several magic tricks. Other than an unpredictable failed strip routine live on the set of The Mike Douglas Show, the script is largely tame, familyfriendly and appeals to all audiences. Whether you like magic (Maxwell), physical comedy (Bean) or music (Butternut), there’s something here for everyone. Perhaps this was the aesthetic the authors had intended, but there’s little focus during Triple Espresso, and at times during the production, the Cosmopolitan Cabaret reminded of some strange open-mic night with puppets, magic and music. But then again, that’s the point of cabaret: a way to pass two hours with easily digestible entertainment, a bit of humor and unpredictability thrown in as a nice escape from your daily doldrums. Ω Triple Espresso, 7 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday; 2 p.m. Thursday, Saturday and Sunday; 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday; $20-$38 (half-price tickets available for students). Cosmopolitan Cabaret, 1000 K Street; (916) 557-1999; www.calmt.com. Through July 22.

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Hugh Butternut (Michael Pearce Donley) is the first character to appear, and he sets the tone for a night full of campy comedy. He sits at a piano, singing cheesy lounge-style lyrics to introduce the audience to the show. He also reveals that he’s been performing here, at Café Espresso, for 25 years—all the while trying to become famous in a trio called Maxwell, Butternut and Bean, with two friends who have unconventional and humorous talents. For example, Bobby Bean (Bob Stromberg) possesses the ability to sing country standards and can perform children’s shadow puppetry, while Buzz Maxwell (Bill Arnold) can produce crowd-pleasing and comedic sleight-of-hand magic performances. But there is little substance to hold the plot together, aside from an anecdote about Maxwell having trouble singing in front of an audience. Turns out, he hasn’t been able to sing since his father passed away—and this revelation gives him the most humanlike quality of the characters. He’s the pessimist of the trio and also the most believable. While there is a somewhat linear plot in the three-man production, it’s the heavy element of audience interaction that produces most of the laughs for the audience. As is common in cabaret, Butternut sings a few audience requests. This evening’s soundtrack included a scat version of Elton John’s “Benny and the Jets,” and a version of Abba’s “Dancing Queen” which showed Butternut’s impressive piano and singing ability. Bean leads a few singalongs, including a mash up of the cowboy classics, “Home on the Range” and “My Home’s in Montana.” And

You want to like Toke—at least, I did. An autobiographical comedy-drama, it’s about a young woman coming of age in the ’60s. Written by Deedee Kirkwood, who lived it, and starring Tanaya Hurst as heroine Weedee, it tackles issues of sexual equality, veterans’ benefits and medicinal marijuana, among way too many other things. Toke describes Kirkwood’s wild ride from establishment scion to counterculture rebel and back, trying to include it all. There are many stops along the way: to smoke dope with aspiring superstar-bodybuilder Arnold Schwarzenegger in SoCal, to inadvertently foil a planned Baader-Meinhoff Gang demonstration by serving them hash, to enjoy the free-love era with both men and women, to marry a young man (Jake Brooks), only to abandon him upon his return as a damaged Vietnam War vet. All the while, Deedee/Weedee is accompanied by the generous Pot Fairy (Scarlet O’Connor). Ultimately, Toke tries to say too much about too many things, and that’s its undoing. Director Blake Flores (a co-founder of Big Idea Theatre) fails to focus the script, or to naturalize some of its pretentious dialogue. His cast—eight actors playing more than twodozen characters—varies from pretty good to really good. All are enthusiastic. Maybe Kirkwood should have taken a puff instead of such a long drag. Toke has some good ideas. But it could use a rewrite. —Jim Carnes

Toke, 8 p.m. Thursday, Friday, Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday; $10-$15. Ooley Theatre, 2007, 28th Street; (916) 457-2129; http://ooleytheatre.org. Through June 17.

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B Street’s West Coast premiere of this developmental work from the 2011 Humana Festival of New Plays is a tale of the formation of a very unconventional family formed by three teenagers in a stressful situation. T, W 7pm; Th 2 & 7pm; F 7pm; Sa 8pm. Through 6/17. $25-$35. B Street Theatre, 2727 B St.; (916) 443-5300; www.bstreettheatre.com. J.C. Stephanie Gularte is outstanding as Li’l Bit in Paula Vogel’s play about a young girl learning her own sexual power while learning to drive with an uncle who has improper yearnings. Janis Stevens directs, includes an excellent supporting cast and a spare but exceptionally well-done set. W 7pm; Th, F, Sa 8pm; Su 2pm. Through 6/17. $20-$32. Capital Stage, 2215 J St.; (916) 995-5464; www.capstage.org. P.R.

The winning elements of this romantic comedy about a pharmaceutical company’s new drugs to combat workplace depression and heartbreak come from the pleasing variations that director Buck Busfield and his B Street regulars spring. With Stephanie Althoz, Kurt Johnson and Jason Kuykendall. T 6:30pm; W 2 & 6:30pm; Th, F 8pm; Sa 5 & 9pm; Su 2pm. Through 6/10. $23-$35. The B Street Theatre, 2711 B St.; (916) 443-5300; www.bstreettheatre.org. J.H.

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Elphaba glows green and Glinda just glows in this alternative approach to The Wizard of Oz. Executed on a grand scale with a steampunkinspired set design and great chemistry between Glinda the Good and Elphaba the Mostly Misunderstood. T, W 8pm; Th 2 & 8pm;

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$25-$225. Broadway Sacramento at the Community Center Theater, 1300 L St.; (916) 808-5181; www.broadwaysacramento.com. J.M.

Short reviews by Jim Carnes, Jeff Hudson, Jonathan Mendick, Kel Munger and Patti Roberts. Longer reviews of these plays are available online at www.newsreview.com/sacramento/home.

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A blind date between Waverly (Kassandra Douglas) and Andrew (David Blue Garrison) on September 12, 2001, quickly leads to a comic and philosophical discussion of free will and determinism, featuring pizza, beer, the novels of Joyce Carol Oates, a sock puppet, a neighbor (Jes Gonzalez) who can’t stop talking and his not-fully-dressed lady friend (Carrie Joyner). Under Gina Williams’ direction, it’s smart, tragic and funnier that you’d expect. Th, F Sa 8pm. Through 6/16. $10-$15. Big Idea Theatre, 1616 Del Paso Blvd.; (916) 960-3036; www.bigidea.com. K.M.

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So everybody got distracted, and nobody ever bothered to inquire about the identity of the big guy in the cockpit. But now, the crew of the space vessel Prometheus has a chance to look into that, and to append the franchise with a new beginning. What does it mean that their ship is named for a titan who got himself gutted for doing humanity a big favor once? Nothing, really, except an assurance that we are again among the greatest of the epic belly bursters. The prime mover of these affairs is director Ridley Scott, who more or less invented the modern sci-fi horror genre with that first Alien film, and now has warmed it over with Prometheus for no apparent reason other than the privilege of stealing back his own fire. Scott’s reclamation, expectedly engorged with pomposity and meticulous production values, seems necessary only because after so much hype it now just needs to be gotten over with. And maybe you could also say it revisits an age-old cosmological conundrum, asking: Will slick design one day be able to make up for a lack of soul? Alien had the good fortune to be made during a rangy moviemaking epoch, when even the most calculated scenes felt freewheeling, and everybody in them seemed like a rumpled, cosmetically imperfect character actor. If today’s movies are too exacting—both financially and egomaniacally—to abide those same dynamics, it’s no great loss to Scott, who started out in commericals and still stages everything as some grandiose trailer or supplemental public-relations featurette. It’s almost like Prometheus

couldn’t help but become an elaborate demonstration of its own autopilot. And so it coasts, aloof to any need for inventiveness, through the stygian depths of Dariusz Wolski’s cinematography and the incidental shallows of Marc Streitenfeld’s score. Having finally pried himself away from further tinkering with Blade Runner, Scott at least exudes more selfdiscipline than George Lucas, but there’s no denying that Prometheus suffers from its own kind of prequelitis. Sure, there’s a firmly commanded style, and a technically impressive equilibrium between the sleekly gadgety and the grotesquely suppurating, but so what? Before long, it’s hard to tell the difference between specific familiar franchise bits and general genre clichés, or to want to. Screenwriters Jon Spaihts and Damon Lindelof, the latter a co-creator of Lost, somehow turn a surplus of exposition into a shortage of clarity. There’s a lot of spelling out of what amounts to muddled nonsense. Oh, did you want to know about the characters? Seriously? Well, it is meant to matter that not every member of the Prometheus crew has the same agenda. One of them, played by Noomi Rapace, is supposed to be a researcher who must reconcile her religious beliefs with perplexing evidence of humankind’s cosmic origins. When that fails, mostly because the movie can’t sustain its pretended interest, she must instead reconcile the regressive mandate to pose in gauzy underwear with a more urgent and comparatively progressive gynecological proactiveness. (Oh, you’ll see.) Meanwhile Michael Fassbender, as the inscrutable onboard android, gives a conspicuous homage to Peter O’Toole in Lawrence of Arabia, a lofty model of cool masochism. The mission’s bankroller is an elderly tycoon played by Guy Pearce, in a performance distinguished only by distracting age makeup. His corporate administrator, played by Charlize Theron, is a rigid bore. In one of too few humorous moments, the ship’s wisecracking captain, played by Idris Elba, asks her if she’s a robot, too.

Having finally pried himself away from further tinkering with Blade Runner, Ridley Scott at least exudes more self-discipline than George Lucas. Everyone else is expendable, but not in the usual grimly satisfying way. And that goes for the aliens, too. It turns out the first movie was right to not bother inquiring as to the identity of the big guy in the cockpit. So maybe you’ve got to hand it to Scott for engineering this decadesdeferred anticlimax with such straightfaced panache. OK then, how about a sequel? Ω

Bernie

A mortician in a small Texas town (Jack Black) befriends a rich, cantankerous old widow (Shirley MacLaine); soon they’re taking trips all over the world on her dime. Director Richard Linklater and co-writer Skip Hollandsworth (adapting Hollandsworth’s magazine article) recount the true story of Bernhardt Tiede, currently serving a life sentence for the murder of wealthy Marjorie Nugent. The movie adopts the style of a Dateline NBC true-crime feature, mixing dramatization and interviews with local townspeople (some of whom are the real McCoy). We’re probably not getting the whole story— we’re left with a clear impression that Tiede did the world a favor by blowing the old battleax away—but the movie is wry and strangerthan-fiction quirky, and Black gives the performance of his career (so far). J.L.

Dark Shadows

Johnny Depp shines, albeit pallidly, in Tim Burton’s over-the-top take on the late-’60s supernatural soap. Returning in 1972 after two entombed centuries to his coastal Maine homestead—and to an amorous feud with a jealous spurned witch (Eva Green)— Depp’s blue-blooded bloodsucker yearns for his true love (Bella Heathcote), befriends his baffled descendants (Michelle Pfeiffer, Jonny Lee Miller, Chloë Grace Moretz), and piques the interest of their in-house shrink (Helena Bonham Carter). With an exquisite collaboration between cinematographer Bruce Delbonnel and production designer Rick Heinrichs, and an occasionally hilarious but uneven script by literary-mashup maestro Seth Grahame-Smith (see also: Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter), Burton’s movie sometimes gets away from him, blurring its own otherwise beguiling camp-gothic clarity. Depp’s soulful deadpan is the best thing about it—even when climactic contrivance or giddy overacting doesn’t agree with everyone else in the cast, which also includes Jackie Earle Haley and Alice Cooper as himself. J.K.

Darling Companion

A lost dog exposes the hitherto ignored cracks in the comfortable marriage of a self-absorbed surgeon (Kevin Kline) and his over-emotional wife (Diane Keaton); before the long weekend is over, the mini-crisis embroils the doctor’s sister (Dianne Wiest), her working-class boyfriend (Richard Jenkins) her son (Mark Duplass) and a gypsy psychic (Ayelet Zurer). Written by director Lawrence Kasdan and his wife Meg, the picture has the feel of a gentle Woody Allen movie (an impression underlined by the presence of Keaton and Wiest). Second-rank Allen, to be sure—we keep waiting for things to get really good, but the movie never digs as deep as it leads us to believe it’s going to. It starts out pretty good and stays that way to the end, meandering aimlessly but amiably, the cast personable and professional. J.L.

The Deep Blue Sea

In post-war London, an emotionally volatile young woman (Rachel Weisz) flees her marriage to an aloof magistrate (Simon Russell Beale) for an affair with a differently aloof ex-RAF pilot (Tom Hiddleston). Destruction ensues. As adapted and directed by Terence Davies, Terence Rattigan’s 1952 play transcends merely tasteful period English melodrama; expectedly well-appointed and well-shot, it’s also somehow newly vitalized, a smoldering cauldron of soft lamplight and exquisitely intense feelings. Davies’ directing style is a carefully modulated meditation, and the script eschews sentimentality

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Iron Man (Robert Downey Jr.), Captain America (Chris Evans), Thor (Chirs Hemsworth), the Incredible Hulk (Mark Ruffalo), Black Widow (Scarlett Johansson) and Hawkeye (Jeremy Renner) band together to defend the world from the dreams of conquest of Thor’s rogue brother Loki (Tom Hiddleston) and a warmongering alien race called the Chitauri; the focus of their conflict is a source of infinite energy called a Tesseract, stolen by Loki, coveted by the Chitauri, and the key to the defense of Earth. Writer-director Joss Whedon (working from Zak Penn’s story and the Marvel Comics characters created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby) is back in top form, and the movie is tremendous fun—lighter and faster than Christopher Nolan’s Batman movies, and feeling an hour shorter. J.L.

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For the second time this year, we get a revision of the Brothers Grimm tale of the conflict between Snow White (Kristen Stewart, dull and lifeless as ever) and her wicked stepmother (Charlize Theron, snarling up a storm). Where Mirror Mirror was sweetly tongue-in-cheek, this one has delusions of Shakespeare; Theron seems to be auditioning for Regan in a production of King Lear (she’d probably be pretty good, too). With Stewart as the heroine, the movie is inevitably soft in the center, so it falls to others to hold our interest—Theron, Chris Hemsworth as the huntsman, Sam Claflin as a childhood friend. The seven dwarfs are created by digitally “shrinking” such pros as Ian McShane, Bob Hoskins and Toby Jones; their presence is a boost, too, though the movie is too dark and doomy to be really any fun. J.L. in favor of abetting elegant performances. What a pleasure, if also a heartbreak, to see how well these three actors respond. For aspiring thespians, or anyone who appreciates great displays of range, a Hiddleston doublefeature of this and The Avengers is recommended. J.K.

For Greater Glory

Mexico’s Cristero War of 1926-29, an uprising of Catholic rebels against president Plutarco Elías Calles (Ruben Blades) and his oppressive anticlerical laws, forms the spine of this movie from writer Michael Love and director Dean Wright. The story deserves a better movie than it gets here, but almost any story would. Despite the bracing presence of actors like Blades, Andy Garcia (as rebel general Enrique Gorostieta), Peter O’Toole (a martyred priest) and Bruce Greenwood (U.S. ambassador Dwight Morrow), many performances are amateurish, and Wright’s pacing is a leaden, enervating slog. The atrocious handheld cinematography of Eduardo Martínez Solares doesn’t help, weaving drunkenly from one face to another, often cutting off chins and the tops of people’s heads. An epic story becomes an epic bore. J.L.

Madagascar 3: Europe’s Most Wanted

Alex the lion (voiced by Ben Stiller) and his zebra (Chris Rock), hippo (Jada Pinkett Smith) and giraffe (David Schwimmer) pals are still trying to get home to New York, this time joining a circus and being chased across Europe by a Javert-like cop (Frances McDormand). Is this the worst animated-feature franchise of all time, or is it Ice Age? I guess it’s whichever you’ve seen most recently (Ice Age 4 is coming next month; oh joy). Anyhow, this one was rotten in 2005 and 2008, and by now it’s really beginning to stink. Directors Eric Darnell, Tom McGrath and Conrad Vernon give us more of the same nonstory, the same noncharacters to go with the star voices (including Sacha Baron Cohen, Martin Short and Jessica Chastain), the same frantic ingenuity untainted by wit or inspiration. And now it’s in 3-D. J.L.

Men in Black III

An alien criminal (Jemaine Clement) escapes from prison, goes back in time, and kills the Man in Black who sent him up: Agent K (Tommy Lee Jones). This leaves K’s partner J (Will Smith) the only person in the present who remembers him (the reason is foggy but never mind—if he didn’t, there’d be no movie), so J travels back to 1969 to work with K’s younger self (Josh Brolin) to prevent the murder—and by the way, also to save the world. Written by Etan Cohen and directed by Barry Sonnenfeld, this second sequel to the 1997 smash is a vast improvement over the first one, and may even be better than the original. The story is fast and funny (with a sweet and surprising twist at the end), the pacing sharp, and Brolin does a bang-up

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Sound of My Voice

In director Zal Batmanglij’s feature debut, co-written by him and star Brit Marling, a substitute teacher (Christopher Denham) and his recovering-party-girl partner (Nicole Vicius) attempt an undercover investigative documentary about a Los Angeles cult leader (Marling) who claims to be from the near and troubled future. Exposing fakery by way of fakery has its perils, of course, especially in America’s capital of dubious fame. Is that what this slight and somehow tensely ethereal film really is about? Trafficking in modish indie asceticism with only the subtlest of science-fiction accents, Batmanglij seems so proud of ambiguousness that he practically demands viewer ambivalence. But Marling sure knows how to create a role for herself: this delicate yet domineering fetish object, so willfully inscrutable to a culture still uneasy about making talented young women central to its entertainments. Movie appreciation requires its own kind of cult surrender, eh? J.K.

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Think Like a Man

Four couples (Michael Ealy and Taraji P. Henson; Romany Malco and Meagan Good; Jerry Ferrara and Gabriel Union; Terrence J and Regina Hall) travel the rocky road of romance, with the women taking tips from Steve Harvey’s book Act Like a Lady, Think Like a Man. Keith Merryman’s script isn’t an adaptation of Harvey’s book, it’s a commercial for it, and a none-too-subtle one; Harvey makes several guest appearances, of course, and we half-expect him to say, “Operators are standing by.” Director Tim Story huffs and puffs trying to juggle all the stories, and things tend to bog down in the third act. Still, the actors are all extremely appealing (Henson and Union, as usual, particularly shine), and the movie goes down easily enough. Kevin Hart, as a newly divorced pal of the guys, has most of the best lines. J.L.

We Have a Pope

Feeling overwhelmed and unworthy, a newly elected pope (the great Michel Piccoli) flees his duty, and director Nanni Moretti steps in as the secular psychotherapist hired for desperate damage control. This could go very and variously wrong, but Moretti and his co-writers Francesco Piccolo and Federica Pontremoli settle neither for cutesy comedy nor cheap-shot satire of official Catholicism. Instead, they opt into sympathetic and fablelike simplicity, with surprisingly poignant results. If the movie’s pacing periodically slackens, it also gives a graceful sense that some meandering is of the essence: With the noble humility of Henry V disguised among his troops on the eve of Agincourt, this reluctant pontiff roams Roman streets in order to become reacquainted with life and with himself. Also with the also great Jerzy Stuhr as a putupon Vatican spokesman. J.K.

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SN&R catches up with NPR-approved local phenom Sea of Bees in advance of this week’s four Sacto gigs A mild burn stings Julie Ann Baenziger. And she seems kind of stoked by it. “Look at my sunburn!” she exclaims, extending her arms. Her smile widens, by Nick Miller her shoulder-length russet hair bobs. And quickly, she changes the subject. ni c k a m @ “Do you want a coffee or something?” she ne w s re v i e w . c o m offers, politely. Interviewees seldom extend such generosities. She returns to the table with an iced drink, takes a sip, and immediately praises its caramel notes. Then she smiles, again.

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The suspense is over for local Sea of Bees fans: After months away, Julie Ann Baenziger plays in Sacto this week. Sea of Bees plays four Sacramento gigs this week: an acoustic set Thursday, June 7, with Little Wings at Bows & Arrows, 1815 19th Street; 7:30 p.m.; $10. With Sister Crayon on Friday and Saturday, June 8 and 9, at Luigi’s Fun Garden, 1050 20th Street; 8 p.m.; $10 in advance, $12 at door. And an acoustic set with Andy Cabic of Vetiver on Sunday, June 10, at The Fifth String, 3184 N Street; 2 p.m.; $10. All of these shows are all ages.

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Such a lively, inimitable buzz, this girl. Baenziger, better known in town—and especially in England—as indie-folk singersongwriter Sea of Bees, is quick to tell stories. She talks with a perennially upbeat, catchy animation, almost popping out of her chair. This makes you want to hear every last detail: recording Sea of Bees’ National Public Radioapproved sophomore album, touring Europe over the past year and, in general, what it’s like being a 27-year-old who’s fortunate and talented enough to earn a living making music. The Sea of Bees backstory goes something like: Three years ago, Baenziger met Sacramento producer John Baccigaluppi; he took her under his wing, and together they put out a debut on Michael Leahy’s Davis-based Crossbill Records. Quickly, Baenziger was leaving the hive for gigs on the East Coast and in Europe, then English label Heavenly Recordings (Beth Orton, Saint Etienne) inked her. NPR’s All Songs Considered picked the debut, Songs For the Ravens, as one of its top-10 albums of 2010. Boom. And this was just a first act. Last month, she dropped a sophomore effort, Orangefarben, which was written and recorded in a whirlwind

four months last year in Sacramento. The 11 songs speak of love found—Baenziger came out to family and friends and wrote of her first true relationship—and ultimately love lost. Is she still heartbroken? “I’m past it,” she says. “Because you are on the road. Two months on the road is like an entire year.” This tour-years analogy might explain Baenziger’s wisdom, maturity. Her friends see a change, too. “There’s been just tremendous personal and professional growth,” shared Leahy, who calls himself Sea of Bees’ No. 1 fan. “This is her career, and she’s so much more focused and dedicated, and just more pro.” Yet he still admires her downto-earth style. “That’s the most impressive thing: offstage, she still wants to connect with everyone, she still wants to engage her fans and still genuinely wants to make some sort of deeper connection.” Baenziger finally came back to Sacto a couple of weeks back—and likes what she sees: how her peers are “becoming passionate” about what they do, whether it’s their band or art. She also points out how cool it is that youth culture, during the worst economic depression in 80 years, is perhaps motivating people to take new risks—since making money at a regular job is no longer a regular option. This all speaks to a European ethos. “You have to make time for yourself,” she reminds, echoing what she’s learned from those months—years!—across the pond.

“ Two months on the road is like an entire year.” Julie Ann Baenziger singer-songwriter, Sea of Bees Making time for friends is big, too. Her buddies—Baccigaluppi, Amber Padgett, Jake Mann, Jen Norero—flesh out Sea of Bees’ lineup for this week’s spate of Sacto gigs (will Leahy cameo on tambourine?). Sister Crayon, who also just returned after months on the road, will join for two nights in Midtown. The two acts even recorded a track together, a cover of the Notorious B.I.G.’s “Going Back to Cali,” to commemorate additional roadtripping later this month. So, will Sea of Bees ever stop? “I want to take a year,” she admits. But for time off or vacation? No, she wants “to record the third record here in Sacramento.” Ω

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This modern rock world Form will get folky with the English suds (9 p.m., $5). See this week’s music feature for details on the Sea of Bees-Sister Crayon gig at Luigi’s Fun Garden, and turn the page to Eight Gigs for the 411 on the Nu Sensae-G.GreenScreature punk blowout at TownHouse Lounge. Hip-hop troupe Live Manikins headline Harlow’s (2708 J Street) with Iconoclast Robot (10 p.m., no cover). New Wave party Fascination will get all ’80s up in Old Ironsides (1901 10th Street, 9:30 p.m., $5). And if you’re up for some Hawaiian tunes and a splash of countryAmericana, check out my octogenarian grandpa’s eight-player troupe the Ukulele Losers at the MARRS complex (20th Street between J and K, 3 p.m., no cover). Aloha, suit up.

‘But we’re not metal’: Jesse Phillips’ band Ellie Fortune dabbled in the softer side of folk rock. Delicate vocals, seductive guitar arpeggios, rickety harmonies—the 2010 album Matriarch was a local keeper. So it was strange then to get this message the other day from Phillips: “My new band E S S is playing Townhouse on June 10th. … It’s heavy as fuck, super dark. We’re playing with two metal bands, but we’re not metal.” Mmm hmm. You heard the man: Two metal bands—Tucson’s Young Hunter and San Francisco’s Cormorant—with his new, not-metal troupe (1517 21st Street; 8:30 p.m.; $5; bring earplugs).

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Launch launches: Did you visit the new website for Launch, www.launchsacramento.com, this week? Oh, OK, so you probably haven’t heard: Next month, Saturday, July 28, some pretty big-time acts— think Chromeo, DJ Shadow, Chk Chk Chk—will headline the annual Launch Music Festival, held this year at Cesar Chavez Plaza. Early bird $30 tickets already vanished; get yours now for $35 online. Launch also has grown into a weeklong festival, beginning Monday, July 23, and will celebrate the usual spread of music, design, fashion, art and architecture. Added bonus: King Tuff, the new Sub Pop Records darling, will headline Harlow’s on Wednesday, July 25. Second Saturday gigs alert: So many gigs, so little cash to pay cover charges. Good thing the ol’ reliable Second Saturday jam at the Sacramento Bicycle Kitchen (1915 I Street) is free; the party starts at 6 p.m. with Be Brave Bold Robot, DJ Hailey, art by Paul Imagine and the annual SBK scavenger hunt. Across town at Blue Lamp (1400 Alhambra Boulevard), the Resurrection Men, Model A, the Generals and DJ 6Q act as soundtrack for the venue’s monthly art show (9 p.m., $6). And over by the Art Foundry at Fox & Goose (1001 R Street), the Secret Lives of Squirrels (great name?), Pomegranate, and In Letter

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Get down when you’re loaded: On Eighth Street, echoes of once-mighty Oleander bounce off the J Street Lofts’ sleek glass facade as the booming—if derivative—alt-rockers kicked off their Friday Night Concerts in the Park set last week. Yes, Cesar Chavez Plaza was, again, damn packed. I’m talking a few thousand, maybe upward of five. The beer was a-chuggin’, food trucks mobilized miniature burgers and sandwiches were on steroids. Even the music was ’roid raging: Oleander played its big hit, “Down When I’m Loaded,” and the pit of head-nodders and moshers approved. What was learned? That the City of Trees is really a City of Riffs? Probably true. Which is a new scene for me—this modern-rock world— but there’s help: Blackbird Kitchen & Bar, a block away from the Friday night concert series, and its excellent happy hour (homemade punch cocktail, $1 oyster shooters) helps the ax-wielding go down.

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A member of Southern California hip-hop group the Visionaries, rapper 2Mex is touring solo this time around and performing various spoken-word poems off his Words Knot Music album. Released in 2000, the album presents his words as the main attraction, accompanied then by background noise to keep the flow steady. It also features Lord Zen of the Visionaries as well as some of 2Mex’s other hipHIP-HOP hop comrades. The intention? To provoke thought through abstract prose with music being filler. Joining 2Mex on this night are Mr. P Chill, Tribe of Levi and more; come out for hiphop, poetry and open minds. 908 K Street, www.facebook.com/2mexmusic.

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Color Me Badd is equally famous for songs like “Forever Love” and “I Want To Sex You Up” from the New Jack City soundtrack (back when singles from a R&B/POP Wesley Snipes film could be hits) as its painful fashion sense. After breaking up in 2000, Bryan Abrams, Kevin Thornton and Mark Calderon reunited without former member Sam Watters. Watters, as a songwriter and producer, is the only member to be nominated for a Grammy since 1992, for his work on “When I See U” by Fantasia. The reunited CMB is featured on Insane Clown Posse’s new album, Mike E. Clark’s Extra Pop Emporium. 14455 Highway 16 in Brooks, www.facebook.com/colormebadd.

The small town of Los Gatos is a strange bird. The same town that has a Lamborghini dealership also used to have a music venue in a shack behind its high school for the first half of the 2000s, and produced bands such as Trapt and Dredg. Hard to believe that from such a bipolar location such a juggernaut of progressive rock—lying somewhere in the middle of Rush, Tool and ROCK Hella—could emerge. Nearly two decades since it first formed, Dredg has just released the Dan the Automator-produced album Chuckles and Squeezy, its fifth studio album with the full original lineup. 1417 R Street, www.dredg.com.

—John Phillips

I’m not a huge follower of the local hip-hop scene, but with C Plus, Chase Moore, N Pire, Peso Harlem and (host for the night) Blee on one bill, it’s probably fair to call the show “Hometown Heroes.” Even after his album All C.I.T.Y. enjoyed national recogHIP-HOP nition, Plus (pictured) continues to rep Sactown through numerous mixtapes and Twitter posts. Though his days of wearing vintage Kings sweaters may soon be over, Plus is constantly putting out fresh stuff, including a forthcoming collaboration called Young Champions, with Sacramento hip-hop producer Lee Bannon. Look for creative interplay between all five emcees Friday night. 1400 Alhambra Boulevard, www.thirdletta.com.

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The Swingin’ Utters have been milking oldschool punk for so long they’ve become indistinguishable from their PUNK heroes. Almost a quarter-century old, the initial ’70s U.K. street-punk inspirations faded as tempos moderated and the tone turned rootsier. The Bay Area quintet’s output has also slowed. After a busy ’90s, the group has only released two studio discs the last dozen years, ending an eight-year recording gap with last year’s Here, Under Protest. Years of spunky youthful scruff gave way to stronger musicianship allowing the Utters to effectively straddle indie and punk rock without sacrificing their impetuous spirit. 1400 Alhambra Boulevard, (916) 455-3400, www.swinginutters.com.

Vancouver’s Nü Sensae headlines this Second Saturday after party, which features four West Coast punk bands. Fader wrote that Nü Sensae sounds like “a car driving off a cliff”; I say less Thelma & Louise, more Bullitt—on the proverbial acid rampage, complete with frenetic drum party swattage. G.Green and Screature are the 916ers; the former’s frontman celebrates a birthday, the latter troupe is a top-five act in the city. I won’t PUNK purport to know jack about San Diego’s Stalin’s of Sound, but DJ Hailey Mom Bop is mixing the party soundtrack, reason in itself to attend in lieu of eating Popsicles and Torrenting Girls. 1517 21st Street, www.facebook.comnusensae.

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If you were an alien and your sole mission on Earth was to learn about Sacramento hiphop, you could do it at this Now or Never event headlined by Sacramento’s J. Gib (pictured), Mean Doe Green and Bueno. Sac’s three kings have proven their ability to tear a club up while lyrically satisHIP-HOP fying the most backpack of hip-hop critics. J. Gib’s latest project, Breakthrough, a collaboration with super producer Trakmatik, promises a unique blend of melody and gritty street flow. Think Nelly but with lyrics you’d actually want to listen to. Also performing are J-Point the Vet, Lil’ Bit and Cherry Red. 3522 Stockton Boulevard, www.facebook.com/jgibfanpage.

—Andrew Bell

Sacramento songwriter Jonah Matranga has created a wide variety of music since the early ’90s. He’s written emo-, punk-, metal-, indie-, dance- and acoustic-rock songs. One commonality in his music is a raw and sincere emotional intensity and vulnerability. His band Far was an innovator of the ROCK emo genre when it was still underthe-radar and before bands like Dashboard Confessional. After Far, Matranga released music under the moniker Onelinedrawing and also just under his own name. Lately, he’s been releasing a lot of B-sides, demos, collaborations and covers. His take on “Daydream Believer” by the Monkees is a particular gem. 1515 Q Street, www.jonahmatranga.com.

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BLUE LAMP

1400 Alhambra, (916) 455-3400

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314 W. Main St., Grass Valley; (530) 271-7000

LUKAS NELSON & PROMISE OF THE REAL, ERIN MCKINNEY; 7:30pm, $18-$20

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TOMMY CASTRO & THE PAINKILLERS, 7pm, $20-$25

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LIZ RYDER, BARKIN’ DOG BLUEGRASS, MANDOLIN AVENUE; 8:30pm, $5

MOLLY MAWKS, STONECREEK PLAYERS; 8:30pm, $5

Jazz session, 8:30pm M; GORDUS, Tu, $5; FOXTROT MARY, 8:30pm W, $5

IN THE NO, ISLAND OF BLACK & WHITE, BREWFISH; 9pm, $5

Fascination: an ‘80s New Wave dance club, 9:30pm, $5

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Trash Film Orgy Crazy-Ass Variety Show Fundraiser, 9pm, $10

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CHUCK PROPHET & THE MISSION EXPRESS; 8:30pm, $20

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SUNDAY 6/10 THE SWINGIN’ UTTERS, SHARP OBJECTS, UNION HEARTS; 8pm, $16

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WONDERBREAD 5, 10pm, $15

INSPECTOR 71, 10pm, $10

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Top 40 w/ DJ Rue, 9pm, $5

Top 40 Night w/ DJ Larry Rodriguez, 9pm, $5

Sunday Night Soul Party, 9pm, $5

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MONDAY-WEDNESDAY 6/11-6/13 Karaoke, 9pm W, no cover DJ Alazzawi, DJ Rigatony, 10pm Tu, $3; LONELY KINGS, BOUND, 9pm W, $5

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705 J St., (916) 442-1268

Comedy Night and DJ Selekta Lou, 9pm, $5

Hella: An Alternative Queer Dance Party, 9pm-2am, $5

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STONEY INN/ROCKIN RODEO 1320 Del Paso Blvd., (916) 927-6023

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5871 Garden Hwy, (916) 920-8088

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Country dance party, 8pm, no cover

BUMP CITY, 6-10pm, $10

THE 180S, 4-8pm, $5

SPAZMATICS, 3-7pm, call for cover Blues jam, 4pm, no cover; BONE MACDONALD, 8pm, $5

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X TRIO, 5pm, no cover; BLEEDIN HEARTS, DRY COUNTY DRINKERS; 9pm, $5

PAILER AND FRATIS, 5:30-7:30pm, no cover; TERRY HANCK, 9pm, $10

JOHNNY KNOX, 5pm, no cover; CHRIS CAIN, 9pm, call for cover

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Live music and deejay dancing, 9pm, no cover

DJ Roger and special guests, 9pm, $5, no cover before 10pm

Video game party, 3-7pm, no cover; Pop Freq w/ DJ XGVNR, 9pm, $5

904 15th St., (916) 443-2797 1517 21st St., (916) 613-7194

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TESS MARIE & THE POOR MAN BAND, 9pm Tu, $4; KERI CARR, 9pm W, $5 Open-mic, 9pm M, no cover; Live Band Karaoke, W, call for cover

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1417 R St., (916) 448-3300

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1529 Eureka Rd., Roseville; (916) 988-6606

DREDG, HANDS LIKE HOUSES, LIFE IN 24 FRAMES; 6:30pm, $17

MICKEY AVALON, DIRT, RICHARD THE ROCKSTAR, ROCK & RHYME; 7pm, $20

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BRI, BRIGITTE, CLAUDIA COLE, DREA, METHOD ECHO; 6:30pm, $11-$13

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SISTER CRAYON, SEA OF BEES, EXQUISITE CORPS; 8pm, $10-$12

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FAMILY PHOTO, IRIS SHANKS; 7:30pm, call for cover

1050 20th St., (916) 552-0317 1723 L St., (916) 764-5598

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FOR THE WEEK OF JUNE 7, 2012

ARIES (March 21-April 19): If your destiny

has gotten tweaked by bias or injustice, it’s a good time to rebel. If you are being manipulated by people who care for you— even if it’s allegedly for your own good—you now have the insight and power necessary to wriggle free of the bind. If you have been confused by the mixed messages you’re getting from your own unconscious mind, you should get to the bottom of the inner contradiction. And if you have been wavering in your commitment to your oaths, you’d better be intensely honest with yourself about why that’s happening.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Diamonds

are symbols of elegant beauty, which is why they’re often used in jewelry. But 80 percent of the world’s diamonds have a more utilitarian function. Because they’re so hard and have such high thermal conductivity, they are used extensively as cutting, grinding and polishing tools, and have several other industrial applications. Now let’s apply this 20/80 proportion to you, Taurus. Of your talents and abilities, no more than 20 percent need be on display. The rest is consumed in the diligent detail work that goes on in the background—the cutting, grinding and polishing you do to make yourself as valuable as a diamond. In the coming week, this will be a good meditation for you.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): The pain you

will feel in the coming week will be in direct proportion to the love you suppress and withhold. So if you let your love flow as freely as a mountain spring in a rainstorm, you may not have to deal with any pain at all. What’s that you say? You claim that being strategic about how you express your affection gives you strength and protection? Maybe that’s true on other occasions, but it’s not applicable now. “Unconditional” and “uninhibited” are your words of power.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): What actions best embody the virtue of courage? Fighting on the battlefield as a soldier? Speaking out against corruption and injustice? Climbing a treacherous peak or riding a raft through rough river water? Certainly all those qualify. But French architect Fernand Pouillon had another perspective. He said, “Courage lies in being oneself, in showing complete independence, in loving what one loves, in discovering the deep roots of one’s feelings.” That’s exactly the nature of the bravery you are best able to draw on right now, Cancerian. So please do draw on it in abundance.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): In his book The Four

Insights, author Alberto Villoldo tells the following story: “A traveler comes across two stonecutters. He asks the first, ‘What are you doing?’ and receives the reply, ‘Squaring the stone.’ He then walks over to the second stonecutter and asks, ‘What are you doing?’ and receives the reply, ‘I am building a cathedral.’ In other words, both men are performing the same task, but one of them is aware that he has the choice to be part of a greater dream.” By my astrological reckoning, Leo, it’s quite important for you to be like that second stonecutter in the months ahead. I suggest you start now to ensure that outcome.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Harpo Marx

was part of the famous Marx Brothers comedy team that made 13 movies. He was known as the silent one. While in his character’s persona, he never spoke, but only communicated through pantomime and by whistling, blowing a horn or playing the harp. In real life, he could talk just fine. He traced the origin of his shtick to an early theatrical performance he had done. A review of the show said that he “performed beautiful pantomime which was ruined whenever he spoke.” So in other words, Harpo’s successful career was shaped in part by the inspiration he drew from a critic. I invite you to make a similar move, Virgo: Capitalize on some negative feedback or odd mirroring you’ve received.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): What is your

relationship with cosmic jokes, Libra? Do you feel offended by the secrets they spill and the ignorance they expose and the slightly embarrassing truths they compel you to acknowledge? Or are you a vivacious lover of life who welcomes the way

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SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): In addition

to being an accomplished astrophysicist and philosopher, Arthur Eddington (18821944) possessed mad math skills. Legend has it that he was one of only three people on the planet who actually comprehended Einstein’s theory of relativity. That’s a small level of appreciation for such an important set of ideas, isn’t it? On the other hand, most people I know would be happy if there were as many as three humans in the world who truly understood them. In accordance with the astrological omens, I suggest you make that one of your projects in the next 12 months: to do whatever you can to ensure there are at least three people who have a detailed comprehension of and appreciation for who you really are.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21):

Yesterday the sun was shining at the same time it was raining, and my mind turned to you. Today I felt a surge of tenderness for a friend who has been making me angry, and again I thought of you. Tomorrow maybe I will sing sad songs when I’m cheerful, and go for a long walk when I’m feeling profoundly lazy. Those events, too, would remind me of you. Why? Because you’ve been experimenting with the magic of contradictions lately. You’ve been mixing and matching with abandon, going up and down at the same time and exploring the pleasures of changing your mind. I’m even tempted to speculate that you’ve been increasing your ability to abide with paradox. Keep up the good work. I’m sure it’s a bit weird at times, but it’ll ultimately make you even smarter than you already are.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Be on

the alert for valuable mistakes you could capitalize on. Keep scanning the peripheries for evidence that seems out of place; it might be useful. Do you see what I’m driving at, Capricorn? Accidental revelations could spark good ideas. Garbled communication might show you the way to desirable detours. Chance meetings might initiate conversations that will last a long time. Are you catching my drift? Follow any lead that seems witchy or itchy. Be ready to muscle your way in through doors that are suddenly open just a crack.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): An article

in the Weekly World News reported on tourists who toast marshmallows while sitting on the rims of active volcanoes. As fun as this practice might be, however, it can expose those who do it to molten lava, suffocating ash and showers of burning rocks. So I wouldn’t recommend it to you, Aquarius. But I do encourage you to try some equally boisterous but less hazardous adventures. The coming months will be prime time for you to get highly imaginative in your approach to exploration, amusement and pushing beyond your previous limits. Why not get started now?

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): According to

my reading of the astrological omens, you would be smart to get yourself a new fertility symbol. Not because I think you should encourage or seek out a literal pregnancy. Rather, I’d like to see you cultivate a more aggressively playful relationship with your creativity—energize it on deep unconscious levels so it will spill out into your daily routine and tincture everything you do. If you suspect my proposal has some merit, be on the lookout for a talisman, totem or toy that fecundates your imagination.

You can call Rob Brezsny for your Expanded Weekly Horoscope: (900) 950-7700. $1.99 per minute. Must be 18 and older. Touchtone phone required. Customer service (612) 373-9785. And don’t forget to check out Rob’s website at www.realastrology.com.

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Brace yourself Kristy Oneto sits in an Old Soul Co. coffeehouse reminiscing over her past Hawaiian lovers and showing off one of her beautiful, studded, punk bracelets that would make any wrist stand out in a crowd. “Thirty bucks,” she offers. “You want it?” It’s one of the many creations in Oneto’s Rinascimento line of jewelry, which she started on Etsy last year. Oneto’s bracelets brandish a variety of influences and materials—Asian coins, swaths of fur, thick leather cuffs, metal bolts and ornate buckles. Rinascimento boasts new designs every month, made largely of recycled materials. Business is growing, and she currently sells her work at the Denim Spot (1050 20th Street, Suite 170) in Midtown’s MARRS building and at events in the Sacramento area. To peruse her one-of-a-kind creations, visit www.etsy.com/shop/kristyoneto.

Do you ever get bored making jewelry? I get really into it. The only thing that makes me tired is overstimulation of ideas. And sometimes I have idea blocks, just like writers. I’ll go through my book that I have glued in images of the bracelets I have done and remind myself of what I’ve done to stimulate new ideas. Oh! And I’ll watch a movie, a Renaissance movie or Mad Max to get inspired. Do I get tired of making jewelry though? No—because of the potential to have someone come along and see something really cool I made, like a big designer. I keep hoping and believing in that.

Tell me a little bit about your business. The business I started is called Rinascimento, which means “Renaissance” or “rebirth” in Italian. It’s a sustainable jewelry line that’s made out of at least 70 to 75 percent recycled materials. It’s mainly leather: leather belts, old purses that I’ve taken apart, pieces that were donated to me or going to be thrown away. I’m basically giving life to old products, right? So “rebirth.” Rinascimento.

Is using recycled materials especially important to you? Yeah! Exactly. Otherwise, you have all these materials at a thrift store that are just sitting there or in people’s closets that aren’t getting real use for anything. I thought that I could essentially come up with a jewelry line that was more appealing to me, and make it one of a kind. Not one piece is exactly alike. You can go out and wear one of my pieces and your friend can wear one of my pieces, but they won’t be exactly the same.

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Every piece is unique. That’s the whole gimmick. With the ecofriendly trend going on, you can at least have something that’s funky and fun. It doesn’t have to be super hippie-dippie.

You’re also an artist. How do you tie your business and your art together? I bought some leather-working tools, but they sat in the corner. A year later, I quit my job. Painting only gets you so far, and oil takes a really long time to dry. So I decided to utilize the time to start this line, and it actually jumped off pretty quickly. I started July 15, [on] Etsy and within a month, I began featuring my bracelets at the Denim Spot. I’ve sold 170 pieces since then. It’s OK. It’s not completely paying the bills yet, but now it’s given me a bit more freedom to organize my time to say, “How am I going to make this pay the bills?” [and] “When do I have time to paint?” That’s where it really came from. It started off as a fun idea, and I didn’t used to have time to come home and do art.

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How do you approach marketing? Marketing is difficult. I do a lot of word of mouth. My graphic designer designed the Doughbot [Donuts] card, so my own business cards are really catchy. They open up like a book. Also making your friends like your Facebook business page is helpful.

What do you want people to know about Rinascimento? I want people to have a line where the jewelry suits their creative side, no matter where they came from or what their class level. If they want to wear one of my pieces to work at the Capitol, they can. If they want to wear one out to the Mix [Downtown], they can. If they want to wear it to a punk-rock show, they can. People will tell you what they want. Just give them what they want!

Do you think you’ll branch out past bracelets? I’d like to do a line of shoes. Something to blow Toms [Shoes] out of the water. Ω

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