Festivals, getaways, nightlife & swimmin’ holes Tripping at the Arboretum
Adventures in brain freeze
ning i h w p o sto t d e earn l i w or: ho
T a e h The
and Sacramento’S
newS
&
entertainment
weekly
|
Volume 30, iSSue 08
|
thurSday,
june 7,
2018
|
newSreView.com
ON SALE NOW! TICKETS START AT $45! At MUSIC CIrCUS
Experience Broadway in the Round at the Wells Fargo Pavilion season sponsor:
MUSIC CIRCUS PREMIERE
MUSIC CIRCUS CLASSIC
MUSIC CIRCUS PREMIERE
MUSIC CIRCUS CLASSIC
JUNE 12-17
JULY 10-15
JUNE 26JULY 1
JULY 24-29
KIDS TICKETS $40!
MUSIC CIRCUS PREMIERE
AUG 7-12
MUSIC CIRCUS PREMIERE
AUG 21-26
TICKETS: (916) 557-1999 · BroadwaySacramento.com · Groups of 12+: (916) 557-1198 · 2 | SN&R | 06.07.18
junE
7,
2018
|
Vol.
30,
issuE
Editor’s notE
08
17
05 07 08 14 17 72 75 77 80
The Delta breeze needs you
STREETALK LETTERS NEwS ARTS+cuLTuRE SummER guidE diSh muSic cALENdAR cApiTAL cANNAbiS guidE
91 ASK joEy 94 15 miNuTES covER phoTo by KARLoS RENE AyALA covER dESigN by SERENE LuSANo
Creative Services Manager Christopher Terrazas Creative Director Serene Lusano Editorial Designers Maria Ratinova, Sarah Hansel Publications Designer Mike Bravo Web Design & Strategist Elisabeth Bayard Arthur Ad Designer Catalina Munevar Contributing Photographers
Our Mission: To publish great newspapers that are successful and enduring. To create a quality work environment that encourages employees to grow professionally while respecting personal welfare. To have a positive impact on our communities and make them better places to live. Editor Eric Johnson News Editor Raheem F. Hosseini Managing Editor Mozes Zarate Staff Reporter Scott Thomas Anderson Calendar Editor Kate Gonzales Contributors Daniel Barnes, Ngaio Bealum, Alastair Bland, Rob Brezsny, Skye Cabrera, Aaron Carnes, Jim Carnes, Joey Garcia, Jeff Hudson, Rebecca Huval, Jim Lane, Michael Mott, Rachel Leibrock, Kate Paloy, Patti Roberts, Steph Rodriguez, Shoka, Bev Sykes
Advertising Manager Michael Gelbman Sales & Production Coordinator Victoria Smedley Senior Advertising Consultants Rosemarie Messina, Kelsi White Advertising Consultants Anne-Marie Boyland, Taleish Daniels, Mark Kates, Michael Nero, Julie Scheff Director of First Impressions/Sweetdeals Coordinator Skyler Morris Distribution Director Greg Erwin Distribution Assistant Lob Dunnica Distribution Drivers Mansour Aghdam, Beatriz Aguirre, Gypsy Andrews, Rosemarie Beseler, Kimberly Bordenkircher, Daniel Bowen, Heather Brinkley, Kathleen Caesar, Mike Cleary, Tom Downing,
Marty Fetterley, Chris Fong, Ron Forsberg, Joanna Kelly Hopkins, Julian Lang, Calvin Maxwell, Lance Medlin, Greg Meyers, Lloyd Rongley, Lolu Sholotan, Viv Tiqui N&R Publications Editor Michelle Carl N&R Associate Editor Laura Hillen N&R Publications Writers Anne Stokes, Rodney Orosco Marketing & Publications Consultants Steve Caruso, Joseph Engle, Elizabeth Morabito, Traci Hukill, Celeste Worden President/CEO Jeff vonKaenel Director of Nuts & Bolts Deborah Redmond Director of People & Culture David Stogner Nuts & Bolts Ninja Norma Huerta Project Coordinator Natasha vonKaenel Director of Dollars & Sense Debbie Mantoan FPayroll/AP Wizard Miranda Hansen Accounts Receivable Specialist Analie Foland Developer John Bisignano System Support Specialist Kalin Jenkins
ECONO LUBE N’ TUNE & BRAKES We offer complete automotive service & repairs LUBE, OIL & FILTER
1998
$
Good at Fulton location only. Most vehicles savings of $6. $3 Disposal fee.
BRAKE SPECIAL
$
30 OFF FREE Call for details. Good at Fulton location only.
CHECK ENGINE LIGHT SCAN* *Most vehicles
1700 Fulton at Arden Way, Sacramento • 481-1192 Mon-Sat 8-6 • Sun 9-4 • www.ardeneconolube.com • EXP 05/16/18
1124 Del Paso Boulevard, Sacramento, CA 95815 Phone (916) 498-1234 Fax (916) 498-7910 Website www.newsreview.com Got a News Tip? sactonewstips@newsreview.com Calendar Events www.newsreview.com/calendar Want to Advertise? Fax (916) 498-7910 or snradinfo@newsreview.com Classifieds (916) 498-1234, ext. 5 or classifieds@newsreview.com Job Opportunities jobs@newsreview.com Want to Subscribe to SN&R? sactosubs@newsreview.com Editorial Policies: opinions expressed in sn&r are those of the authors and not of chico community Publishing, inc. contact the editor for permissions to reprint articles, cartoons or other portions of the paper. sn&r is not responsible for unsolicited manuscripts or review materials. Email letters to snrletters@newsreview.com. All letters received become the property of the publisher. We reserve the right to print letters in condensed form and to edit them for libel. Advertising Policies: All advertising is subject to the newspaper’s standards of Acceptance. The advertiser and not the newspaper assumes the responsibility for the truthful content of their advertising message. sn&r is printed at Bay Area news Group on recycled newsprint. circulation of sn&r is verified by the circulation Verification council. sn&r is a member of sacramento Metro chamber of commerce, cnPA, AAn and AWn.
Like a lot of people in Sacramento, my very favorite thing about this place in summertime is the Delta breeze. I arrived last July—the hottest month in the history of this hot city. At an Airbnb in Arden Arcade, I spent every evening in the backyard under a glorious fig tree as that soft, warm wind ruffled the leaves, carrying bird-songs and blowing the 100-plus-degree air away. My relationship with Sacramento last summer was a fresh romance: I loved just about everything about this city, and the thing I loved the most was the Delta breeze. There are many other things that I have fallen in love with—the wild American River a 20-minute walk from my Midtown apartment; the farmers markets, restaurants, bars, Kings and Rivercats. Best of all, the smart, engaging people who’ve chosen to make this awesome little city their home. This issue of the SN&R happens to celebrate a little bit of everything that makes me so happy to be here. There is really only one thing that I don’t like about Sacramento. I only just learned that our city, according to a recent study, is the fifth most air-polluted city in the United States. I hate to say this, but the Delta breeze I love so much is a little bit poisoned. I grew up in New Jersey, just a few miles from New York City. The Hackensack River, which ran through my town, was pretty polluted in those days, and it was along its banks that I learned to love nature. It’s imperfection didn’t stop me from appreciating its beauty any more than this new knowledge will prevent me from appreciating the loveliness of the Delta breeze. It was the condition of the Hacky, and of Los Gatos Creek and Lompico Creek in the Santa Cruz Mountains, and of the Clark Fork River in Montana, that eventually led me to journalism. I decided that I needed to let people know about threats to our natural home. And so, if you didn’t know, we have a very serious air pollution problem here and we need to do something about it. More on that later. I hope and pray that in the coming summer, as you feel the breeze of the Delta lift your eyes off your phone and into the trees and clouds, you feel nothing but peace. Let’s make this summer good. Let’s make summers to come even better.
—Eric Johnson ericj@ newsreview. com
best Car Wash speCials
snr special wash onLy best paint 24.99 Full Service Wash including $ interior vacuum & wipe down protection 399* 9.00 Triple Foam Wax for your car 6.00 Underbody Rust Inhibitor with snr co upon
2 year warranty
1.00 7.00
normaLLy $600
$47.99 VaLue
*Expires 06/31/18 • Cost may change for larger vehicles • Coupon Code 164
Air Freshener Sealant
*Expires 06/31/18 • Coupon Code 158
1901 L Street • 916.446.0129
(on the corner of 19th and L) •
onLy 99
24 *
$
with coupon
www.harvscarwash.com 06.07.18 | SN&R | 3
Paid Advertisement
Students Get the Inside Track on Health Careers by Zoe Manzanetti
H
ealth Professions High School is just like any public high school — except in math class you learn how to calculate the liters of blood in the human body. And in English, you read surgeon Ben Carson’s book, “Gifted Hands.” That’s because Health Professions High School (HPHS) has a curriculum tailored to students interested in health careers like nursing, phlebotomy or EMT. “The rigorous college-prep coursework prepares students for college and career, whether they choose to pursue one of the many healthrelated professions or something completely different,” says Principal Marla Clayton Johnson, who has been with the school since it opened in 2005. Sophomore Samia Rasberry says she’s extremely happy with the choice to come to HPHS. She loves the hands-on lessons, like the ones in the school’s hospital simulation lab, and the opportunity to visit college campuses. In fact, after a visit to UC Davis with one of her classes, she realized she may be more interested in veterinary medicine than human medicine.
“This is the school for me!” Samia Rasberry Sophomore, Health Professions High School
Through HPHS’s industry partners like UC Davis, Dignity Health and Kaiser Permanente, the school offers work-based learning opportunities that give students a chance to interact with health professionals in the real world. “These are relevant experiences that lead to more engaged students,” Clayton Johnson says. With less than 300 students, teachers and staff are able to deliver personalized attention to students’ needs. For instance, when Samia recently missed two weeks of school due to illness, her teachers made sure she didn’t fall behind. “Teachers and staff will go out of their way to make sure the student is OK,” Samia says. Perhaps that’s why 71 percent of HPHS students go on to college, which makes the school second in the district for college attendance rates. 4 | SN&R | 06.07.18
Samia Rasberry practices working with patients using a dummy in Health Professions High School’s hospital simulation lab. Photo by Melissa Uroff
When she needs a break from studying, Samia loves that HPHS has extracurricular activities — like student government, cheer squad, dances, sports and clubs. While there’s a lot that’s the same as any high school, Clayton Johnson says HPHS is clearly different. “The energy is palpable when you walk on campus — it feels good to be here,” says the principal, who welcomes all of those who are interested to come and visit the campus.
Parents and students: Visit actual classes from 9-10 a.m. the first Monday of each month. Call the school to schedule your Shadow Day! (916) 395-5010 Arthur A. Benjamin
Health Professions High School 451 McClatchy Way, Sacramento 95818 | (916) 395-5010 www.hphsjaguars.com | marla-johnson@scusd.edu |
“FireWork camp.”
aSked at the Capitol:
What would be the theme of your summer camp?
Sam Fok technical manager
“Sports. Kinda boring, but yeah. … It gets kids outside, activeness. [They’d] learn different sports from around the world. Keep them active so they don’t get fat.”
abby aCker student
“Maybe fashion or makeup camp. Just because I don’t feel like there’s enough of that. It’s all outdoors and stuff. Just something different and more feminine.”
erin parr a office manager/jazz singer
“Music. Music for kids. That’s my thing, I’m into music.”
JoSe eliaS student
“Firework camp. You could see lots of pretty fireworks. Somewhere near my house.”
bell a aCker
prinCe k anyeFu
student
painter
“A religious camp. I want my kid, I want [them] to go there and learn [the] Bible, learn about Jesus Christ.”
“My theme would be kind of French/Italian coastal vibes, but we do a lot of arts and study art historyrelated things because I feel like that’s an underappreciated subject.”
06.07.18
|
SN&R | 5
SMUD employees: Dean, Joshua and John
Over 14,000 trees planted last year. In partnership with the Sacramento Tree Foundation, last year we delivered almost 9,200 trees to our residential customers and over 4,900 trees to help beautify our community to help reduce cooling costs. Because we’re community-owned and not-for-profit, we keep you at the heart of all we do. Together, we’re brightening the region!
See what we’ve done together at smud.org/Community
©SMUD 0546-18_10x10.5c
6 | SN&R | 06.07.18
Email lEttErs to sactolEttErs@nEwsrEviEw.com
Spring-to-summer poetry Fans of this page will recognize the name Ron Lowe, from Nevada City. Ron sends us letters almost every week, and has been doing so since around 2002, as far as I can tell. We don’t publish them all but we’ve published six pages of Google-results worth, from impassioned, articulate criticisms of Pres. George W. Bush to impassioned, articulate criticisms of Pres. Donald J. Trump. Occasionally, Ron sends our readers words of inspiration—poetic, spiritual musings. Last week, he sent these. Happy here-comes-summer.
Eric Johnson sacramento
My morning coffee— a battle over nothing goes on in my mind How many crickets are making all of this noise? Maybe there’re just two Sometimes, as I pass, the lake just grabs me, takes me for a swim... like this The child gestures for the trucker to sound his horn; The trucker does it We go for a walk down a street we have found where the sun spends more time
The hawk, launching from the pine into deep space, glides... All’s well in the world The fragrance of The wysteria bloom lifts me from the earthly realm Out of the garden, the neighborhood cat, springing! after some creature The two small airplanes, doing side-rolls together across a spring sky The river is high, and we go laughing, bouncing with it to the sea
On such a Spring day, O to be a catcher, on some old baseball team
Ah, wash day, with her laundry nose, warm clothes, gentle / gentle
A kind apple tree at the edge of the orchard slips us some good ones
It’s a windy day... A woman has on her scarf and the wind likes it
In this big old house that we call the whole universe a cricket singing
Front page, Sunday Times: a photograph of Hale-Bopp over Mt Fuji
The old streetsweeper bows ceremoniously at the fish ‘n’ chips
Suckin’ blackberries right off the vine in the heat of mid-morning
Meeting an old love.. things have turned out for the best both of us agree Ah, yes, now’s a time fer a wee pint & fer a readin’ ‘a Chaucer!
Once they see the dog the geese & goslings find the middle of the lake
Tooth fairy money: she is six & has plans to buy all this ice cream...
read more letters online at newsreview .com/sacramento.
Trees pass by in a dream state... headed north into the country by rail The young frogs, leaping high into the air from the banks, into the clear creek Cattle grazing at the lake, a hawk in the pine... Evening harmony
@SacNewsReview
Facebook.com/ SacNewsReview
Red roses in a blue vase...It doesn’t get any better than this
@SacNewsReview
The pups follow him, crashing into each other, Intentionally Today, more blossoms, more bees, on the almond tree I wanted to cut down Reaching for the lights, getting the wipers instead, As rain falls softly In the spring sunrise everything seems possible, with the robin’s consent
Ω
06.07.18 | SN&R | 7
Tigg’RR, a two-year-old great horned owl, wows visitors at West Coast Falconry. Tigg’RR is the personal falconry bird of owner Kate Marden. Photo courtesy of kyle delmar
Hunting for survival West Coast Falconry, near Marysville, employs threatened birds of prey as teachers by Ken Smith
West coast falconry is located at 10308 springValley road in marysville; (530) 749-0839
One recent May morning, as the grass covering the rolling hills of rural Yuba County was just beginning to brown, a Sonoran Harris’s hawk named Mariposa perched patiently in a cluster of oak trees, her gaze fixed on a young woman circled by a half-dozen other people in the meadow below. The hawk stood, unflinching, as the woman counted slowly, raising and lowering her arm in an exaggerated fashion until—on “Three!”—she tossed the partial carcass of a quail chick straight into the air. Mariposa launched and closed the roughly 20 feet between the perch and her
8 | SN&R | 06.07.18
“prey” in an instant, well before the tidbit reached its apex. In a flash of feathers against a clear blue sky, the hawk executed a flawless 270-degree backflip, snatched the morsel in its left talon, dropped to Earth and her catch faster than her human onlookers could finish releasing a collective “Whoaaaa!” About 30 minutes earlier, the woman— like most other visitors to West Coast Falconry—had never come nose-to-beak with a bird of prey, and certainly never worn one of the gauntlet-like leather falconer’s gloves covering the left hands of everyone in the group.
WCF, located east of Marysville, is one of about a dozen organizations in the United States granted permits from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to allow unlicensed people to handle birds of prey under the guidance of a master falconer. It’s motto is “Preservation through education,” and its objective, according to owner/founder Kate Marden, is to teach people about raptors and their importance to the environment and the many humancaused and natural threats they face. WCF does so by offering a glimpse into the art of falconry.
The latter charge is indeed a rare opportunity, as there are only about 700 licensed falconers in California, and 4,000 nationwide.
TruMp ATTAcks HAwks Raptors, and indeed all wild birds, face a new threat: changes to the century-old Migratory Bird Treaty Act (MBTA) enacted by the Trump Administration last December. That’s when the Interior Department released a legal opinion stating “the take [killing] of birds resulting from an activity is not prohibited by the Migratory Bird Treaty Act when the underlying purpose of that activity is not to take birds.” That means companies and individuals who “unintentionally” or “incidentally” kill large amounts of birds via various means including oil spills, waste oil pits, rodenticides, communication towers or wind farms can’t be penalized for large-scale bird carnage that often results from such practices. According to the National Audubon Society, which, paradoxically, slated 2018 as a celebration of the MBTA’s centennial anniversary—the White House’s recent rollback on protection will benefit oil
what happened to the ghost campus? see news
11
hope FoR gaZans? see essay
13
beats
InvIsIble stds companies more than any other industry. A 13-year-old Eurasian eagle-owl named Those companies are responsible for more Cailleach (pronounced Kay-leesh, the than 90 percent of prosecutions for illegal Gaelic word for “wise woman”) frolicked takes, with 2010’s Deepwater Horizon and in nearby bottlebrush and a 35-year-old 1989’s Exxon Valdez spills accounting for Finnish goshawk—the species that serves 97 precent of oil-company prosecutions as the primary avatar in Helen Macdonald’s based on the MTBA. The new White House best-selling 2015 memoir H is for Hawk— guidelines would protect corporations rested, uncaged, in the shade. Cailleach was responsible for such cataclysmic disasters on deck for an upcoming “owl encounter” from litigation. program, and Marden referred to the “Gutting the MBTA runs foliage as “her green room.” counter to decades of legal Zephyr, the goshawk, is a precedent, as well as former hunting and breed“Every basic conservative ing bird that developed time we take principles,” David arthritis and cataracts, them out we let O’Neill, Audubon’s and is spending her chief conservation golden years relaxthem go, and they come officer, said in ing and receiving back, even though every response to the rollcare at WCF. bird here is capable of backs. “For generaMarden is a tions Republicans master falconer who surviving in the wild.” and Democrats have received her license in Kate Marden embraced both conser1998, but began workWest Coast Falconry vation and economic ing with raptors several growth and now this years earlier at renaissance Administration is pitting them fairs. She said she’d become against each other.” enthralled with birds of prey when a Environmental groups aren’t letting falconer visited her classroom when she was the changes go unchallenged: on May 9 years old. She started WCF in her native 27, a consortium of environmental Marin County with her then-husband in groups, including Audubon, American 2005, but the business didn’t really develop Bird Conservancy, and the Center for into its current form until 2010—after she Biological Diversity, sued the Department moved outside of Marysville, divorced, of the Interior, Fish and Wildlife Service and enlisted the help of longtime friend and the Interior Department’s principal and fellow master falconer Jana Barkley. deputy solicitor, Daniel Jorjani, over the Barkley acts as WCF’s manager, and also changes. And in February, California wrote a novel based on falconry called The Assemblymember Ash Kalra (D-San Jose) Apprentice. introduced legislation—Assembly Bill Marden offered a rundown of threats to 2627—aimed at allowing the state’s Fish raptors other than current changes in protecand Game Commission to protect birds tive legislation. Those include diseases from such threats in spite of the federal like West Nile Virus and Aspergillosis—a government’s new directives. fungal infection that is devastating to birds’ respiratory systems. Man-made threats include loss of habitat, poaching, structures RaptoRs and theIR like power lines and communication towers, and rodenticides. “Farmers use allIes poison to kill vermin; a bird snatches up a Marden, WCF’s owner, is driven by oldslow-moving mouse to take home to the fashioned conservationist values. “That’s wife and kids and everyone gets killed,” she so Trump,” she said of the MBTA changes. explained. “I hope we survive this, I really do. The Furthermore, nature is harsh on the whole administration freaks me out, and so birds: Marden said studies indicate only does the amount of support he gets for crap a small fraction of wild raptors survive to like that. I sometimes want to tell people, sexual maturity (which averages around ‘You guys, take your heads out of your three years for most species), due largely to backsides, it’s scientifically proven that our the fact that raptors often do not pass along planet can’t survive the way we’re going.’” adequate hunting skills. She said starvation Marden spoke on the back patio of is a common cause of death for young birds. WCF, which she describes as a “practical Marden said she modeled WCF after zoo.” The ranch-like property serves as falconry centers common throughout home to her and roughly two-dozen raptors, Europe, and that her eventual goal is to as well as cats, dogs, chickens, canaries and further develop based on that model— a cow. where visitors pay a small fee to view the
birds, watch presentations and can sign up for more in-depth experiences. Those experiences include “hawk walks,” in which small groups handle hawks while hiking through oak woodlands, owl encounters, falconry lessons and more. Each begins with a rundown of the history of falconry and information about raptor anatomy and behavior. Then, visitors “glove up” and get to handle the birds as they run through a series of extraordinary exercises. Additionally, WCF birds and staff make regular appearances at public events and visit several North State classrooms throughout the school year. This summer, WCF is offering special classes at Bouchaine Winery in Napa, and kids and teen falconry classes in addition to its regular experiences. Information about WCF’s birds, staff, regular offerings and special events are available on their website at west coast-falconry.com.
KIlleR InstInct Marden and the WCF staff are strong proponents of continuing the tradition of hunting with raptors, which she admits rubs some people she meets the wrong way. “People get offended when I explain I’m hunting with the birds, but that’s what they do, they’re obligate carnivores,” she said. “A lot of time, those people aren’t vegetarians and don’t really care where their meat comes from, or what kind of torture it went through to produce their meal. We live on a carbon-based planet where something has to die so other things can live, so I prefer to honor my prey.” Marden and other WCF staff explained that falconry goes back at least 10,000 years, as indicated by Mongolian petroglyphs depicting men hunting snow leopards with raptors. The sport also figures prominently in the Mesopotamian Epic of Gilgamesh, one of the earliest examples of literature. “I don’t really care if visitors choose to become falconers, but I want people to understand the relationships between these birds and people,” she said. “Every time we take them out we let them go, and they come back, even though every bird here—except old Zephyr there—is capable of surviving in the wild. “The best way to understand that connection is to have a bird fly to your glove … it’s an amazing thing that most people never get to experience. Seeing peoples’s reactions when that happens reminds me of how it felt for me 20 years ago when I first started working with a bird. It’s magical, and I love to be able to share that gift.” Ω
You have chlamydia. These are the words that 218,710 Californians heard in 2017, according to a report from the state’s Public Health Department. Of these cases, 9,681 were reported within Sacramento County. These numbers placed the county squarely within California’s top 10 for most reported cases of not only chlamydia (sixth), but also gonorrhea (eighth) and syphilis (10th). The number of reported cases of sexually transmitted infections, or STDs, reached an all-time high in california in 2017. Chlamydia, gonorrhea and syphilis account for over 300,000 diagnosed cases in 2017, which represents a 45 percent increase over the past five years. This trend is reflected in the number of reported cases in Sacramento County—and it doesn’t look to be stopping, say public health officials. “I can tell you from looking at the 2018 data, we’re not seeing lower rates of infection,” said Dr. Heidi Bauer, chief of the California Department of Public Health’s STD Control Branch. “It’s going to take a little while to turn this around.” Chlamydia was the most commonly reported std in California (and the nation as a whole), seeing a 9 percent increase from 2016’s 198,503 cases. Gonorrhea was second with 75,450 cases throughout the state, a 16 percent increase compared to the previous year’s 64,677 cases. In Sacramento County there were 3,341 reported cases of gonorrhea. Often chlamydia and gonorrhea do not cause symptoms and therefore remain undiagnosed. According to a follow-up email from the state health department, “it is estimated that the number of new chlamydia and gonorrhea infections each year is roughly 140 percent higher than the number of reported cases.” If left untreated, these infections can cause pelvic inflammatory disease and infertility. Also of concern is the antibiotic resistant strain of “super gonorrhea.” Higher rates of syphilis are also cause for concern. Reported cases are up 20 percent statewide over last year. In 2017, there were 287 cases reported in Sacramento County, compared to 142 just five years earlier in 2012. If left untreated, syphilis can cause neurological damage including blindness and deafness and can cause birth defects if a woman is infected while pregnant. Though all three of these STDs are treatable with prescription antibiotics, prevention is key to slowing their spread. Many infected individuals don’t show symptoms, meaning they can spread stds without realizing it and may face long-term effects of the infection going untreated. Bauer said that changing these trends starts by breaking down the stigma of getting tested and creating an open dialogue about STDs and sexual health. To prevent contracting STDs, the health department recommends using condoms, even if other contraceptives are being used to prevent pregnancy, and regular screenings even if you don’t show symptoms. (Faith Lewis)
06.07.18 | SN&R | 9
Summer has just begun! And we are accepting participants for numerous trials
Get paid to participate!
Hello from the Northern California Research Team! We are currently accepting participants for numerous trials. We wish you a happy and healthy June!
Current Enrolling Trials • Asthma ($300.00 - $1,066.00) • Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy ($725.00) • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease/ Emphysema ($1254.00) • Complex Regional Pain Syndrome ($900.00)
• Diabetes Type 2 ($450.00 - $650.00)
• Mild Cognitive Impairment ($950.00 - $1200.00)
• Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy ($350.00 - $875.00)
• Overactive Bladder ($385.00 -
• Endometriosis
• Uterine Fibroids with Heavy Bleeding ($1,025.00 - $2,675.00)
($1,025.00 - $2,675.00)
$525.00)
• Gout ($700.00)
There is no cost for participation and compensation is provided for completed clinic visits.
Volunteer now! Call 916.484.0500 or visit www.northerncaliforniaresearch.com 3840 Watt Avenue, Building E, Sacramento, CA 95821 10 | SN&R | 06.07.18
Wind whistles through naked rebar and rusted steel I-beams at the site of a partially-built high school that was supposed to be completed with money from a 2006 voter bond. Photo by Mark heckey
The curious case of the half-built school Twin Rivers parents demand action on East Natomas Education Center by Mark Heckey
Just east of Regency Park, an attractive suburban neighborhood in north Natomas, stands a ghost campus. It stands alone in a weed-covered field without a road or a parking lot. Several brick buildings are aligned in neat rows with concrete walkways connecting them. There are also metal skeletons of rusting iron beams. The partially built structures look like an eerie scene from a zombie apocalypse movie. This is the decaying reminder of a school started in 2006 and never completed—the hoped-for East Natomas Education Center. The promised high school was one of the major selling points for a bond measure that area residents were asked to—and did—support more than a decade ago. But the school was never built, and voters in Twin Rivers want to know where all the money went before they agree to support yet another bond in the embattled school district. Galling critics at the moment is the fact that Twin Rivers is formulating a new facility master plan that asks voters to support yet another bond measure. As
part of that process, public workshops are needed prior to seeking new bond financing for school repairs, improvements or new schools. But several parents and neighborhood groups want to know what happened to funds raised through Measure G, the bond initiative that 63 percent of voters supported in 2006. The education center, also referred to as ENEC, was promised as part of that bond in an area that’s currently something of a high school desert. Now, after 12 years of increased property taxes and little to show for it, parents and homeowners are seeking answers. In response to increasing questions from parents and neighborhood associations, the Twin Rivers Unified School District opened the podium to public comment during its May 22 board meeting. “Measure G was passed over 10 years ago,” said the first speaker, Carlene DeMarco, chairperson of the Terrace Park Neighborhood Association. “This bond raises taxes for 20 years and the major project financed by the bond, ENEC,
never came close to completion. We, the taxpayers, are stuck with the bill for nothing. Now the district has the audacity to plan for another bond measure. Really? Why has ENEC and the use of Measure G funds been swept under the table? Parents are outraged and taxpayer money is wasted once again.” High school student Carla Lewis told the board the unfinished high school is still needed. She described having to bus to her current campus from outside the area, which impacts her ability to participate in extracurricular activities and sports. “We need a school closer to our neighborhood,” she told board members. “Please do the right thing and complete the East Natomas high school.” Another parent told the board that concerned parents’ requests for explanatory meetings with the district have been ignored. “Now we see a bond measure going forward without parental participation and without proper notice,” said the parent, who identified herself only as Angela.
Board trustees didn’t respond to public comment. Instead, they invited attendees to stay and listen to district staff present cost estimates and projects for the upcoming facilities master plan update that is asking for more money. The slide show that followed depicted an estimated $500 million in identified repairs, Americans with Disabilities Act improvements and needed fire alarm systems. That list includes a future completion of ENEC, estimated at $44 million. It’s estimated that if the new bond was passed, the school could be completed in 10 years. ENEC is listed as a Priority 2 project in the plan. In a statement, assistant superintendent Bill McGuire told SN&R that ENEC would be finished “as soon as practical and financially feasible,” but that the district has urgent needs within existing facilities. As for why the high school wasn’t finished a long time ago, McGuire said it’s complicated. “The reasons for the stoppage of ENEC are very complex and involved several factors: the unification process that brought the Grant Union School District into Twin Rivers, the impact of the Great Recession of 2008, and the decline in student demand associated with the cancellation or postponement of several housing developments,” McGuire’s statement continued. “In addition, there were complex legal and contract issues in cancellation of the standing agreement with the construction companies. Another external issue was the building moratorium in the Natomas area for flood control and mitigation. These factors created a perfect storm to stop the project.” The continuing saga of the half-built high school seems to be one more mystery in a long list of unexplained financial questions. Twin Rivers unified was formed in 2008, merging North Sacramento, Del Paso Heights, Rio Linda and Grant Union school districts. Since its formation, the new district has been embroiled in financial and legal controversy. A 2011 grand jury report noted a culture of mismanagement and favoritism, and stated, “Money was squandered on lawsuits, money which should have been used for the children’s education.” Subsequent concerns have been raised about mismanagement of funds, payment of high-cost personnel settlements, and the structure of board elections. The district has significant debt and many aging schools. It also serves the lowest-income and diverse populations of the region. Ω
06.07.18
|
SN&R | 11
12 | SN&R | 06.07.18
FIRE UP THE GRILL
AUTHENTIC ARMENIAN GRILL
Feeding the turmoil
everything from grilled lamb to beef dumplings
California Assembly and Senate congratulate Israel during a bloodbath 5925 Birdcage Centre Ln Ste 109 Citrus Heights, CA | 916.9677320
by DaviD L. ManDeL
The venerable Israeli newspaper Ha’aretz’s online edition May 14 displayed video of what was literally a split-screen reality as Israeli and U.S. elites toasted a symbolic embassy opening in Jerusalem while 61 unarmed Palestinian protesters—including an 8-month-old girl— were gunned down by Israeli snipers in Gaza or suffocated by tear gas. In Sacramento, a third screen could have underlined the stark contrasts even more. At the Capitol, both houses passed resolutions (HR 107, SR 109) congratulating Israel on its anniversary, declaring in the fourth of 12 “Whereas” clauses: “Israel has much to commemorate and celebrate, most notably that it has established, in its 70 years of existence, the most successful and politically stable democracy in a Middle East that continues to experience great turmoil.” “Great turmoil” indeed. The toll of 110-plus dead and thousands shot has been condemned as criminal by UN officials and the world’s major human rights organizations, including B’tselem in Israel, which called on soldiers to refuse “flagrantly illegal” orders to shoot civilians. From my own personal experience in the Israeli army, my educated guess is that a significant number may have heeded that call and were sent away from the “front,” silenced by threats of court-martial. Or perhaps the snipers’ ranks are simply pre-purged of any who might have moral qualms. The recently disclosed video of two snipers celebrating after a long-distance “hit” of a Palestinian who posed no threat whatsoever was jarring. It’s dispiriting to hear from Israeli friends that, for the most part, there is anything but “great turmoil” among Jews inside the country. Protests have been small, as most of the population has swallowed the absurd assertions that one of the strongest militaries in the world had no choice but to open fire on what was mostly a peaceful, familyoriented encampment, with many of the victims shot hundreds of meters from a fortified, triple fence that encages some two million; and that otherwise, the desperate Gazans would somehow have overrun Israel and slaughtered its population. And what about that “successful and politically stable democracy” praised in the Capitol resolutions? Only one senator, Bill Monning of Monterey, dared to speak of the reality
unfolding 10,000 miles away, decrying “the shooting of over 50 unarmed Palestinians at the wall, protesting a history in their view of discrimination, of occupation and a denial of human rights.” Indeed. How complicated should it be to understand that when one national-religious group rules over another that lacks basic rights, it can’t be called a democracy? In the hellhole that Gaza has become after 11 years of suffocating blockade, who can be surprised that well over 100,000 people, most of them the descendants of Palestinians expelled from their homes around Israel’s establishment in 1948, would march for their human right to return? Fulfillment of that right may well be complicated by all that has happened since, but do they deserve to be shot for asking? In the end even Monning voted for the resolution, but his words sparked a 25-minute floor discussion, unusual for such congratulatory measures (and nothing of the sort transpired in the Assembly). In between praising Israel and invoking the Holocaust, several senators at least challenged the wisdom of President Trump’s provocative embassy move, and evidenced some discomfort with the day’s juxtapositions. One senator did not vote aye: Bob Wieckowski of Fremont, in a short statement, cited the incongruity between the resolution’s praise for the fact that “Israel regularly sends humanitarian aid, search and rescue teams, mobile hospitals, and other emergency supplies to help victims of disasters around the world” and the ongoing, human-caused disaster in Gaza. Is there any hope? Maybe. Despite the carnage, the mass, non-violent mobilization of Gazans reinforces a new phase in the Palestinian struggle for freedom. And when dozens of us stood at 16th and J streets Tuesday demanding an end to the killing and Palestinian freedom, the number of supportive honks and waves was noticeably way up from past actions. Ω
David L. Mandel is a public interest attorney and writer in Sacramento who lived in Tel Aviv and Jerusalem for 10 years. He is active with Jewish Voice for Peace, which draws on Jewish tradition and values to promote peace and justice for Israel and Palestine, and for changes in U.S. policy to achieve that. Contact him at sacramento@jewishvoiceforpeace.org.
Balloons for All Occasions Bouquets, Arches, Centerpieces & More! Helium Tank Sales & Rentals Event Planning Services Delivery Available
Sacramento Balloon Company 5165 Auburn Blvd., Sacramento CA, 95841 | 916.331.0131 www.sacramentoballoonco.com
EXOTIC
PLANTS
Breath cleaner air with indoor plants
Sale
15% off
plants and containers 916.922.4769 1833 Howe Ave, Sac exoticplantsltd.com
In-store only. No double discounts. Some exclusions apply. Expires 7/1/18
06.07.18 | SN&R | 13
of rgivable sins or all the unfo rs a W r ented Sta the much-lam s credit ca u L e e Georg iv g s, el u q re p ed with e never screw es I h : g in th e n o for pisod no point in E Han Solo. At udge-faced sm a id we see d I II h g u ro th running petty version of Han ppy, and thus in h rc u et re st pu is Chewbacca bling coolness scams with h m u b et y y s cock lo: A Star the smuggler’ While Ron Howard’s So on. summer remained can ked the 2018 ic k p ro d y ll Day weekfficia Wars Story o ver Memorial o y m fa in to in ane found movie season nes and Jim L ltiplex ar B l ie an D s ic mu end, film crit ted about the ns to get exci o as re er th o ten few months. over the next
F
s r a W r a St by Daniel Barnes
Lane m i and J
Daniel Barnes’ antidote to ChewbloCkbusters the incredibles 2 (june 15) Licking his wounds from the critical and financial failure of Tomorrowland, Brad Bird pulls an Andrew Stanton and returns to his Pixar home to make a sequel to his biggest box office hit. As with the Cars and Finding Nemo sequels, Incredibles 2 will likely struggle to justify its own existence, but the film is also our last hope to save a particularly weak summer for the family-friendly fare (Hotel Transylvania 3: Summer Vacation, no one?). Craig T. Nelson and Holly Hunter once again voice super-couple Bob and Helen Parr (aka Mr. Incredible and Elastigirl), although this outing sees Bob left at home to care for baby Jack-Jack while Helen goes out and saves the world.
under the Silver lake (june 22) After the Tobe Hooper by way of Richard Linklater horror movie miracle that was 2015’s It Follows, I’m lining up to watch whatever writer-
director David Robert Mitchell serves up next. Of course, it doesn’t hurt at all that the trailer for his California sun-dazed follow-up film Under the Silver Lake makes it look like a millennial version of Inherent Vice, with reformed Spider-Man Andrew Garfield playing a slacker obsessed by the disappearance of his neighbor. It also doesn’t hurt that the wonderful scene-stealer Riley Keough (American Honey; Logan Lucky) co-stars as the missing neighbor.
Sicario: day of the Soldado (june 29) A Sicario sequel made without original star Emily Blunt and original director Denis Villeneuve might seem a little shoddy and suspicious to many people, although I’m more concerned about the absence of cinematographer Roger Deakins. However, my hopes are bolstered by the return of screenwriter Taylor Sheridan and my general disdain for Villeneuve, who gets replaced here by Italian director Stefano Sollima. With the US-Mexico drug war raging out
14 | SN&R | 06.07.18
of control, federal agent Matt Graver and slippery hitman Alejandro (Josh Brolin and Benicio del Toro, the acting MVPs of the 2015 original) team up to fight terrorists along the border.
mission: impossible—fallout (july 27) Tom Cruise returns as superspy Ethan Hunt for this sixth entry in the longrunning film franchise, although this is the first time he has worked with the same director twice (Christopher McQuarrie also wrote and directed 2015’s Rogue Nation). It’s doubtful that Fallout will stray too far from the franchise formula established over the last 20-plus years, with perhaps the only new wrinkle being the absence of Jeremy Renner (between this film and Infinity War, I love the new trend of Renner not appearing in things). Henry Cavill joins the cast this time around, sporting the contractually obligated mustache that launched a million pixels of nightmare-ish facial reconstruction CGI in Justice League.
black blackkklansman kkklansman (august ugust 10) In a weak summer for auteurs, I will take just about anything I can get, even the latest provocation from the perennially overrated Spike Lee. John David Washington, who as a child briefly appeared in Lee’s 1992 classic Malcolm X, stars as Ron Stallworth, the real-life African-American cop who infiltrated and secretly led the Colorado Springs chapter of the Ku Klux Klan in the late 1970s. Adam part Driver co-stars as Stallworth’s partner, who became the white face of the organization, while Topher Grace plays Klan leader David Duke (that casting is just crazy enough to work), and Oscar-winner Jordan Peele produces.
ChiCken joy-kill See diSh
72
outdoor highdeaS
See See Capital CannabiS guide
80
am i a bad mom? See aSk joey
92
from priSon to halal reStaurateur See 15 minuteS
94
SN&R’s movie critics recomm end th e seaso flicks t n’s hat don ’t invol stuckve that up, hal f-witte scruffy d, -lookin g nerfherder Jim lane’s piCks, hans down ocean’s 8 (june 8) Frankly, “cautious optimism” here may give way to “forlorn hope.” The writer-director is the invincibly untalented Gary Ross, who came near strangling the Hunger Games franchise in its cradle and made even the Civil War boring in Free State of Jones. Well, hope springs eternal. Everybody loves a sting movie, and there’ll be Sandra Bullock, Cate Blanchett, Anne Hathaway, Helena Bonham Carter, Mindy Kaling, Rihana, plus cross-franchise appearances by Matt Damon and Carl Reiner. If there’s such thing as a Ross-proof ensemble, this may be it. (Though I’d feel better if Steven Soderbergh were along…)
the Seagull (june 8) Anton Chekhov (1860-1904) lived and died half a century too soon. His plays were cinematic before there even was a cinema—intimate, emotionally complicated dramas so distinct from the melodramas of his day that the great Stanislavski developed a new style of acting to bring them to life. For the movie, director Michael Mayer may be an unknown quantity, but the play has been adapted by Tony winner Stephen Karam, and the cast is one you’re unlikely to see on any stage: Annette Bening, Corey
Stoll, Brian Dennehy, Mare Winningham, Elisabeth Moss—and at the center of the play’s star-crossed romantic entanglements, Saoirse Ronan and Billy Howle of another promising summer release, On Chesil Beach.
Sorry to bother you (july 6) Hip-hop artist Boots Riley made a splash at Sundance with this, his first movie, about a working-class African-American in an alternatereality Oakland (Lakeith Stanfield) who finds success as a telemarketer by “using his white voice” (the twangy nasal tones of David Cross). From there, by all accounts, the movie gets crazier by the minute. To a fault, perhaps—or so some of the advance reviews say— but it’s good to rattle the pillars of the temple every now and then. Judging from the reviews and the preview trailer, this scattershot satire is unlike any movie this year; it may be unlike any movie ever. Am I overselling a movie I haven’t seen? Maybe, and maybe I’ll rue the day. But Riley’s grabbed my attention; now let’s see what he’s got.
puzzle (july 6) Producer Marc Turteltaub (Little Miss Sunshine) turned director in 2013 with Gods Behaving Badly, which almost nobody saw. So he’s
starting anew with this Englishlanguage remake of a 2009 Argentine movie. Kelly Macdonald plays a mousy, taken-for-granted housewife who discovers an unsuspected talent for solving jigsaw puzzles, going so far as to enter a tournament with a recently divorced puzzle enthusiast (Irrfan Khan). The symbolism of puzzle-solving may be a little arch, but Macdonald, after years as a journeyman supporting actress (No Country for Old Men, Gosford Park, Anna Karenina) is overdue for a lead role of her own.
the Wife (aug. 24) Director Björn Runge makes his English-language debut with this U.S./Swedish adaptation of Meg Wolitzer’s novel about a loyal spouse (Glenn Close) accompanying her novelist husband (Jonathan Pryce) to Stockholm to accept his Nobel Prize. En route, she begins questioning her life choices over the past 40 years, sacrificing her own talent and ambitions in service to his career as a literary superstar. Speaking of superstars, the cast alone is enough to make your mouth water: Christian Slater, Elizabeth McGovern, and of course the be-still-my-heart teaming of Close and Pryce.
06.07.18 | SN&R | 15
16 | SN&R | 06.07.18
H e r e ’s to tH e H eat:
r t
I learned w o whInIng h p o : st
o
Contributors: katE gonzalEs bEcky grunEwald JEff hudson tracy hukill rEbEcca huval Eric Johnson matt kramEr rachEl lEibrock maia paras EvrigEnis JamEs raia patti robErts
stEph rodriguEz shoka mozEs zaratE photos by sErEnE lusano unless otherwise noted covEr photo and cloud background by karlos rEnE ayala
Guide
Look at it this way: The essential element, the thing that makes summertime summertime is heat. As we all know, that is something Sacramento gets a whole lot of. If you think about it, that makes Sacramento the best place to experience summertime. Heat makes the ice cream taste sweeter. It makes the beer more thirst-quenchingly quaffable. It makes a gin and tonic more of a tonic. Heat makes swimming holes more paradisicle. Heat makes beautiful people walk around three-quarters naked. Etc. This is why we love summer. Also, because when we were little kids, summer meant freedom, and we still have that feeling hard-wired in our bodies, minds and hearts. Heat, obviously, can also get oppressive and downright painful, which makes getting out of town feel so much better. So, naturally, we have a guide in here of places to go that are not Sacramento. Lots of creative people have evolved lots of ways to deal with the heat here in Sacramento, and this issue of SN&R is a celebration of that stuff.
d an
Love
th e
h
e
a t
o
SUM MER
in this issue: sports + rEcrEation arts + fEstivals food + drink daytrips + gEtaways shopping + sErvicEs nightlifE + EntErtainmEnt
—Eric Johnson EricJ@nEwsrEviEw.com
06.07.18 | SN&R | 17 17
18 | SN&R | 06.07.18
Five fine swimming holes by Eric Johnson
A q u i c k g u i d e to s o m e lo c A l A n d n e A r by p l Ac es to g e t yo u r s e l f w e t.
01. The Platonic ideal Highway 49 Bridge, South Yuba River
The South Yuba is one of the great swimming-hole rivers in California, and locals know it’s hard to go wrong anywhere up there. The beauty of this spot is that it’s easy to get to. Access to the swimming hole is down a flight of steep concrete stairs next to the old Highway 49 bridge. This bridge is closed to cars but open to pedestrians, and it provides access to hiking trails across the river. The old bridge also offers great river canyon views. The main swimming area is at the bottom of the stairs, and it can become very busy on hot summer days and weekends. Quieter pools and secluded rocks are located both up and downstream.
02. Funky midtown fun Sutter’s Landing HigHway 49 crossing, soutH yuba river state Park, nortHern sacramento valley, california Photo by outdoor Project contributor Aron bosworth
There is nothing romantic or classically beautiful about Sutter’s Landing Park, just north of C Street off 29th in Midtown. And yet, after you’ve set up camp under the shade of the lovely cottonwoods, waded down the riverbank, and launched yourself on a backstroke into the American River, you might feel a million miles away from the city that is visible just above your toes. This is one of the wildest urban rivers in the nation, with the egrets and osprey overhead to prove it. If you happen to have a skateboard in your trunk, you can shred the gnar at the covered skatepark before or after your dip, and if you’ve got a bike strapped to the back of your rig you can pedal to Weatherstone for lunch. “Five Fine swimming holes” continued on page 21
06.07.18 | SN&R | 19 19
Paid Advertisement
A DIAMOND IN THE RUFF IN THE HEART OF THE OAK PARK COMMUNITY Story by Richard Alcala
Opioid Facts: Over 200,000 Deaths Since 2000
Over 64,000 Deaths Since 2016
Definition of “diamond in the ruff”: Someone (or something) that has hidden exceptional characteristics and/or future potential, but currently lacks the final touches that would make them (or it) truly stand out from the crowd. The phrase is metaphorical and relates to the fact that naturally occurring diamonds are quite ordinary at first glance, and that their true beauty as jewels is only realized through the cutting and polishing process. This metaphor applies to our patients as they come to us ruff and in need of some help polishing themselves back to the person they were before the addiction got to them. Watching this process is amazing to all of us making us so proud to be part of this clinic and working with Dr. Flynn. Dr. Neil Flynn, the Medical Director for Transitions Clinic, bought our old building 14 years ago from a retired doctor, Dr. Morrissey, who was a family practice doctor. He helped people with heroin addiction back in the ‘60s
Over 100 People Die Every Day
to ‘90s when he retired. Dr. Flynn has continued the tradition since 2009. We’ve seen more than 1500 people over the past 9 years. We currently have 500 people on Buprenorphine and Suboxone. Doing well and taking their lives back! We are a small community center serving the community of Oak Park and helping the neighborhood change for the better. Our clinic is certainly a “diamond in the ruff”. Current Doctors and Staff: Medical Director Dr. Neil Flynn, Dr. Phil Summers, Dr. Christina Bourne, Dr., Khanna, Dr. Carpenter, NP Christina Phillips, PA Claire Nguyen. Case manager Norma Cordero MSC, Peer counselor Mendy De Gennaro, receptionist Brenda Granadino, Kim Jackson, and Chris King. Doctors who have moved on to open their own practice: Dr. Altschuler, Dr. Blesky, Dr. Posner, Dr. Loni Jay, Dr. Alinea Stevens, Dr. Julie Garchow, Dr. Christina Kinnevey, Dr. Kyle Stephens
Call us 916-452-1068 or email us at transitions.drflynn@gmail.com to schedule an office visit
An office visit is $ 200.00 per month, your Rx is covered by your insurance.
Transitions Clinic is run by Dr. Neil Flynn, Medical Director, and has been helping people recover from opioid addiction for over 9 years. Their dedicated staff helps to train doctors in the area so that they can open even more clinics like Transitions. 20 | SN&R | 06.07.18
Transitions Clinic 3647 40th St Sacramento, CA, 95817 (916) 452-1068 transitions.drflynn@gmail.com
ALMOST ALL OF THE SOUTH YUBA IS SWIMMABLE. THIS SPOT IS PRETTY ACCESSIBLE. Photo by outdoor Project contributor Aron bosworth.
“Five Fine swimming holes” continued on page 23
03. Johnny Cash Swam Here Rainbow Bridge in Folsom
Cold water and hot rocks–it’s an acquired taste, and it’s a taste worth acquiring. The pipes that release the water of the American River from Beneath the beautiful Rainbow Bridge leading toi beautiful old-town Folsom, there’s a place to experience it in the extreme. Here’s the problem: Just a few miles upstream is the Folsom Dam, and this is water from the bottom of the reservoir on the other side of the dam. It’s some cold water. The swimming holes are smallish, gorgeous–and cold. Even on a 108-degree day—especially on a 108-degree day—it can be bracing to cast oneself into these pools. But dragging yourself out of the water and onto a hot slab of granite to bake in the sun—nothing feels better than that.
04. The Confluence Auburn State Recreation Area
Seven hundred and thirty feet below the Forestall Bridge (the fourthtallest bridge in the United States), and a bit downstream, is the confluence of the North and Middle Forks of the American River. It’s a relatively flat area with several pools and little not-too-rocky beaches. This is the place to bring the kids. Upstream on the North Fork are some pretty little turquoise pools, including Clark’s Hole, which can be dangerous this time of year.
Type 2 Diabetes The SOTA studies are evaluating an investigational oral tablet compared to placebo that may help manage your blood glucose levels. Diet, exercise, and education are important in the management of Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), but many people also require drug therapy to manage their illness. This investigational oral tablet, when combined with diet and exercise, may help manage blood glucose levels in people with T2D. Additionally, the knowledge gained from this study may help other people with T2D in the future. You may be eligible to participate in the SOTACKD3 study if you:
» Are diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes
05. Cliff-divers Paradise Bear Hole, Upper Bidwell Park, Chico
On Upper Park Road in Bidwell Park you will find a string of swimming holes as the road follows Big Chico Creek up toward its source. There are a couple swimming spots before you arrive at Bear Hole, but its worth pushingon to this one. There is parking and it’s a short walk to the pools, so it is busy on weekends. There are excellent rocks for diving, which is dangerous, don’t do it. ;-) Psst: Further up the road there are more remote and therefore less crowded swimming holes, and naked people.
» Are 18 years of age or older » Have HbA1c levels between 7-11% » Have been diagnosed with kidney disease
916-281-2262 | AlliedClinical.org 06.07.18 | SN&R | 21
! r e m m u s s i h t t a e r g k o Lo
zero
enrollment exp. 06.30.18
916.442.3927 | www.capitalac.com | conveniently located at the corner of 8th & p 22 | SN&R | 06.07.18
the fastest way to get your big-treeand-flower-gawking fix is at the uC davis arboretum. Photos by serene lusano
Meet the night owls UC Davis Arboretum after dark
Located in a sleepy corner of the UC Davis campus given over to equine research and horticulture, the Arboretum is a stunning 100-acre garden featuring fascinating trees, flowers and shrubs from around the world. Set on either side of a creek (a pond, actually, but we’re not picky), its walkways take you through continent- and ecosystemspecific gardens that harbor birds and butterflies galore. The Arboretum is assertively marketed as being open 24 hours a day and free to visit, which means maybe—just maybe—freshmen come here for their first psychedelic experiences. We hope so. In any event, the Arboretum at night is pretty nice and cool in the heat of summer, no matter which way your molecules are spinning. This is prime owl territory, so keep an eye out. 920 Garrod Drive in Davis. T.H.
the davis arboretum has bridges, tunnels, ghosts, and you: fully lit and ready for adventure.
Ba s eBa l l, c l i m B i n g, cu r l i n g: O u r w r i t e r s s h a r e t h e b e s t ways t O v e n t u r e O u t d O O r s
Rock on The Boulder Field
Sac’s newest gym, the biggest of its kind in California, is owned by local / international professional climber Carlo Traversi. As the name reveals, the main feature is a man-made boulder field—picture Tuolomne Meadows built of Legos. Bouldering is a form of free-climbing that does not involve ropes and harnesses, and while this place is designed for experienced climbers to get a work out it is also set up for beginners. For example, the routes are color-coded. (Of course the floors are padded.) Membership includes free introductory lessons. This is also a full-service gym with tradmills, free weights and yoga studios. And: There is Temple Roasting Company coffee and kambucha on tap all day, and local craft beers later in the day. 8425 Belvedere Ave. theboulderfield.com/about. E.J.
Geek out on nature Weekend nature programs at Effie Yeaw Center
One hundred acres of wild riparian woodland a mere 15 minutes from the California capital is pretty great. Greater still is having an excuse to go visit. Throughout the month of June, the Effie Yeaw Nature Center inside Ancil Hoffman County Park offers nature adventures on Saturdays and Sundays, kid-friendly but all-ages outings with themes like insects, salamanders and raptors. Indulge your inner kid—or your real-life one—and learn about the critters that have called the American River home for millennia. On most days, entrance is a trifling $5, but on June 9, the center throws its Spring Gala fundraiser, with proceeds from $100 tickets going to support great parks programming at the center. Saturdays and Sundays through June 30; $5 entrance to Ancil Hoffman Park (but donations accepted); see the schedule at Sacnaturecenter.net. 2850 San Lorenzo Way in Carmichael. T.H. sports + recreation continued on page 24
06.07.18 | SN&R | 23
sports + recreation continued on page 25
Free your inner rock jock Peak Adventures at Sac State
Class III rapids have the best names in outdoor recreation. The South Fork of the American River has some of the gnarliest. Meatgrinder. Troublemaker. Satan’s Cesspool. Hospital Bar. The only way to experience these deadly holes, unless you’ve spent a year or two paddling twice a week, is with a whitewater guide. We are featuring Peak Adventures because it’s affordable, and because its affiliation with Sac State means you will be hanging out with the right kind of young people. In addition to whitewater rafting, the program offers climbing, backpacking and other, well, adventures.. peakadventures.org. E.J.
The real America River Cats night games
Free introductory class given by a regional speaker followed by optional free vegetarian lunch and discussion Sunday, July 1st, 12 noon • Sierra 2 Center, Curtis Hall 2791 - 24th St. • Sacramento
916-492-2671 • www.santmat.net
24 | SN&R | 06.07.18
Raley Field was one of the great minor league ball parks in America even before the River Cats became the San Francisco Giants’ A-team. For baseball fans, it’s even better now. (Sorry, A’s fans.) On three or four nights most weeks, all summer long, you can see something that feels a lot like major-league baseball played in this intimate park for a fraction of what do you pay at AT&T, right here in West Sacramento. And it all comes with something you cannot get in a major-league ballpark: all kinds of fan-friendly hoopla. The dance contest, the Diaper Derby, the ridiculous antics of the dancing dinosaur, the weekend fireworks. If you are not a serious baseball fan, this is still pure summertime Americana and gobs more fun then whatever you might do on a weeknight indoors. Every now and again, a player from the bigs on rehab assignment will show up—just a few weeks ago, Hunter Pence, the coolest baseball player alive, made an appearance for a couple of games. Best of all is the crowd—over the course of a three-hour game, you are likely to make friends with the folks in your seating section. 400 Ballpark Drive in West Sacramento. E.J.
Little Olympics Curling in Roseville
This is literally the coolest idea ever. (Insert rim-shot). The Wine Country Curling Club, which was founded in Vacaville and moved to Roseville in 2012, offers what it calls “the most mysterious Winter Olympics sport,” and the rest of us call ... kinda kooky. But here’s the ting about corling: Like shooting an arrow with a bow, like throwing a Frisbee or driving a golf ball, curling just feels good. Watching as your stone bumps your opponents’ biter toward the hog line and heads toward the button—this is living! Plus: It’s 108 degrees outside and you are on Skatetown Ice Arena, 1009 Orlando Avenue, Roseville, A.G.
Fitness triple-threat The Edge
The Edge offers a unique mix of fitness classes you won’t find anywhere else in town: Yoga, cycling and climbing. Though the studio’s name might sound intimidating, The Edge is not only about pushing yourself, but keeping things fun and positive. Upbeat music and club lighting will motivate you and keep you encouraged throughout your workout. Oh, and great news—they offer an introductory month of only $30 for 30 days. 448 Howe Avenue. M.A.
Nah, Ima’ stay outside Yoga in the Park
Yoga Moves Us offers vinyasa yoga classes for free many days of the week, such as at McKinley Park on Saturdays at 9 a.m. All you need is a yoga mat and some water to enjoy the benefits of these classes: increased flexibility, strength, lower stress levels and a healthier heart and mind. The classes offered are for yogis of any level, so don’t be nervous. Just roll out your mat, relax and have fun. Yoga in the Park is a great way to get some exercise while also making new friends in our community. yogamovesus. org. M.A.
The lion sleeps tonight Overnight safari at the zoo
Camping’s no longer reserved for the redwoods, mountains or beaches that shine throughout the Golden State. This summer, the Sacramento Zoo hosts a couple of family overnight safaris through June 22 where parents and their children can set up camp and see just what nighttime zoo-life has to offer. Dinner and breakfast are included during this event, and it works comfortably for a family of two or more, with tickets ranging from $55 per person for members and $65 for non-members. This jungle slumber party is the perfect opportunity for animal lovers to explore the twilight behaviors of lions, orangutans and lemurs while listening to the sounds of the wild as you fall asleep under the stars. 3930 W. Land Park Drive; (916) 808-5888; saczoo.org. S.R.
Charity race Race for the Arts
Use your kicking limbs to keep the arts alive. Every year for the past 20, Race for the Arts hosts a 5k run to help fund nonprofits in arts of all sorts, including visual, literary, culinary and theatrical. Serious and casual runners and walkers are welcome on the race course at William Land Park and past the finish line, where an arts festival offers free food and entertainment. Adult registry is $30. Kids are $15. William Land Park, 3800 W. Land Park Drive; raceforthearts.com. M.Z.
EppiE’s grEat racE is thE world’s oldEst triathlon and includEs running, biking and a nicE wEt paddlE to finish you off. Photo courtesy eppie’s great race
Race into summer G e t G o i n G w i t h t h i s G u i d e to s u m m e r t i m e r u n s a n d m a r at h o n s Nearly 100 years ago, a triathlon wasn’t yet the tremendous, corporate-controlled and mainstream Olympic endeavor it is today. But the French knew the three-sport world, with athletes competing in an event called Les Trois Sports (“The Three Sports”). The trek included crossing the channel Marne in northeastern France, followed by a 12-kilometer (7.5-mile) bike ride and a 3-kilometer (1.9-mile) run. The race was lengthened a decade later, but it took another 40 years before triathlon caught on in the United States. In the early 1970s, lifeguards, collegiate swimmers, runners and cyclists in southern California began to test the versatility of their endurance skills. That’s also when Sacramento restaurateur Eppie Johnson had the same idea and started his variation on the theme with Eppie’s Great Race (eppiesgreatrace.org). Promoted as the world’s oldest triathlon, it’s more accurately defined as the oldest three-sport event
of its kind—a 5.82-mile run, 12.5-mile bike and 6.1-mile paddle. Held annually since 1974, the 45th and final edition is scheduled to take place July 21 along the American River Parkway. Young and old, everyone tackles the competition: Elite athletes do the event solo on or teams, as well as families, friends and co-workers. It formerly attracted more than 2,000 participants, but now has a field of about half the size. Johnson died in 2013, and his family decided 45 editions were enough. The last year will correspond to the age of the founder when the event began. Therapeutic Recreation Services of Sacramento County remains the event’s the longtime beneficiary. While Eppie’s Great Race attracts a diverse representation of the exercising community, the Sacramento region is a hub for other mass participation and niche long-distance running events. Here a few others scheduled this summer:
Gold Country Half-Marathon
The Fab 40s 5K
Do-Nation, 5-Mile Run
Pear Fair Run
Its debut last year was well-organized and provided a scenic, challenging 13.1-mile trek in El Dorado Hills. The start/finish is the El Dorado Hills Center and the Sacramento Running Association, the race organizers, have a sense of humor. The half-marathon (there’s also a 3.1-mile division) is billed as “the flattest and fastest course in the foothills.” It’s not. The route is rural and suburban, and includes steep climbs, long gradual downhills and some flat sections. It’s a tough, beautiful course with plenty of rewards at the finish, including beer, wine, food, music—and a lot of good karma. This year’s event takes place on June 10. runsra.org.
Celebrate the Fourth of July holiday with a morning event that progresses through the River Park neighborhood. It’s a free run on a flat course through tree-lined streets beginning and ending at Glenn Hall Park. There’s also a half-mile run for children (ages 10 and younger). The Sacramento-based Buffalo Chips Running Club will organize the event for the 42nd year with a volunteer staff. The run benefits Women Escaping A Violent Environment (WEAVE) and the American River Parkway Foundation. Food and monetary donations are welcomed. buffalochips.com.
by James Raia
A benefit for the Alzheimer’s Association of Northern California, this July 28 run and walk starts and ends at East Lawn Memorial Park, encompassing the East Sacramento neighborhood known as the Fab 40s. There are also quartermile and half-mile kids’ runs. Now it its 11th year, the event aims to increase the understanding of Alzheimer’s disease and its devastating effect on families. Participants are encouraged to visit the Alzheimer’s Memorial Wall in East Lawn Memorial Park and inscribe the name of someone who has died or is afflicted by the disease. Awards and raffle prizes aplenty. fab40s5k.org.
The Delta town of Courtland, which sits along the Sacramento River, hosts a 10-mile and 5-mile run (a free half-mile kids’ run) to celebrate the Bartlett Pear Harvest. This year’s run, which takes place July 29, is a charming, small-town event with a celebration that includes a pancake breakfast, arts and crafts, music and a lot of food, much of it made with pears. What’s not to like? The event is limited to 250 runners and promises a fun day filled with exercise, fresh fruit treats and a visit to the historic Sacramento Delta agricultural land. pearfair.com.
06.07.18 | SN&R | 25
26 | SN&R | 06.07.18
Stars under the stars
RosevIlle
G o t o a pa r k , o r G o t o a m ov i e ? Y e s!
What:
2018 Movie in the Park, Roseville When:
by M at t K r a M e r
Saturdays: 6/9, 6/23, 7/14, 7/28, 8/11 and 8/25. Bounce Houses from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m., Dinner at 7:30 p.m. Movies begin at sundown on a 30-foot screen! Where:
Various parks throughout Roseville. Movies:
Despicable Me 3 (6/9), Lego Ninjago (6/23), Wonder (7/14), Paddington 2 (7/28), Coco (8/11), Cars 3 (8/25). More information can be found at rcona.org.
ARden-ARcAde
What:
Movies in the Park
Screen on the Green
When:
When:
Friday, 9/7 at 7 p.m.
Around 8:15 p.m. on Saturday July 28, Saturday, August 25 and an additional Saturday to be determined.
Where:
Arden Park, 1000 La Sierra Drive Movies:
RocklIn
What:
Gather: Movie in the Park When:
Event starts at 5 p.m.; movie starts at dusk. Where:
Various parks in Rocklin: 6/22 at Peter Hill Heritage Park; 6/13 at Kathy Lund Park; 8/3 at Twin Oaks Park; 9/21 at Quarry Park. Movies:
Emoji Movie (6/22), Peter Rabbit (7/13), Coco (8/3), Wrinkle in Time (9/21). More information along with specific movie listings, visit gathernights.com, and rocklin.ca.us.
s o u t h n At o m A s
What:
Star Wars: The Last Jedi (9/7) More information can be found at aprpd.org.
FA I R o A k s
What:
Movies in the Park—2018 (Fair Oaks Lions Club) When:
Sunset—Approximately 8:30 p.m. on Friday 6/15, 6/20 and 8/17. Where: Village Park, 4238 Main Street in Fair Oaks. Movies:
TBA More information can be found at fairoakshostlionsclub.com.
Where:
July 28 Gardenland Park 310 Bowman Avenue; August 25 Glenn Hall Park Carlson & Sandburg Drive Movies:
Coco (7/28); Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle (8/25); one more TBD. More information, along with announcements on that to-bedetermined movie, can be found at sacscreenonthegreen.com.
It’s a hell of a thing, seeing movies at a neighborhood park. And indeed—these family friendly events are a thing at multiple locations throughout the Sacramento area. Their schedules include genres appealing to all members of the family. Every city’s film-park combo is different—though they’re all outdoors, some include kids activity stations, interactive art, beer, etc. Here’s a rundown of what’s offered around here, including in Roseville, South Natomas and Arden-Arcade. Because there are two kinds of people in this world, my friend: Those who choose between going to a park and going to a movie, and those who don’t need to choose. Heeyah! (Rides offscreen, and through the jogging path into the dusk).
06.07.18 | SN&R | 27
THE CENTER FOR THE ARTS PRESENTS
N E VA DA CO U N T Y FA I R G R O U N D S • G R AS S VA L L E Y , CA
GALACTIC • ANOUSHKA SHANKAR • TREVOR HALL SAMANTHA FISH • MAGIC GIANT • MIKE LOVE THE TESKEY BROTHERS • NIYAZ ft. azam ali
DUSTIN THOMAS • HUUN HUUR TU • JOANNE SHENANDOAH • MAMUSE • FULA BROTHERS SARITAH • NOREUM MACHI • BATTLE OF SANTIAGO • MOSHAV • PORANGUÍ RANKY TANKY • MÉLISANDE [ÉLECTROTRAD] • FANNA-FI-ALLAH • KEITH SECOLA ACHILLES WHEEL • JOE CRAVEN & THE SOMETIMERS • SANG MATIZ • MATT THE ELECTRICIAN KEHOE INTERNATIONAL • DAVID LUNING • JARABE MEXICANo • BANANA SLUG STRING BAND MARIEE SIOUX • Jasmine FuegO • ULTIMATE FANTASTIC • KOREAN MEN ft. LEE
HEEMOON & PRELUDE • CHICKEN BONZ • PANTHER! & BEAR FIGHT • TUMBLE • AMO AMO JULIET GOBERT & HOMER WILLS • SYD RIMBAUD & THE ELEPHANT’S GER ALD ELEVATION • Bear Fox & Kontate’ken’okòn:’a • Huayllipacha Chief Caleen Sisk • SoCal Aztec Dancers • Little Thunder Sacramento Powwow Dancers • Kim ShiningStar Indigenous Soul Rising • Feather River Singers Neena McNair Family Drum • Eddie Madril LY ON S GoodShield • Wakan Waci ILE
M M FRO NTO! ME RA C A S 60
M U S I C
C O N N E C T S
U S
A L L
TICKETS & MORE INFO WorldFest.net 7 Stages • Yoga • Workshops • Camping • Family & Kids Activities • World Food & Artisan Marketplace Global Indigenous People’s Village • Ecstatic Dance • Late Night Parties & More! 28 | SN&R | 06.07.18
SN&R wRiteRS Reveal theiR SummeR pl aNS fo R m ov i e N i g h t S aNd the RequiSite ShakeSpeaRe offeRiNgS to m a k i N g m e R Ry at t h e C R o C k e R a R t m u S e u m a N d, o f C o u R S e, t h e C a l i fo R N i a S tat e fa i R
roll out of a tent, brush the leaves out of your hair and enjoy the great jams and posi vibes of con brio and other performers at the guitarfish music festival.
Love, music and mindfulness Guitarfish Music Festival
Eighty miles northeast of Sac, there’s a music festival in the woods along the Yuba River which asks you to just “Love Everybody,” man. For four days straight. The camping-friendly Guitarfish Music Festival, now on its eighth year, hosts 18 funky, groovy, psyched-out bands, including headliner Con Brio, Pimps of Joytime and Royal Jelly Jive. Sacramento jazz coven Ideateam and the alt-countrymen Dead Winter Carpenters will trek up to perform, too. Aside from great music, the festival features a “Healing Oasis” with 13 professional gurus, flow and yoga classes, mountain biking and hiking along a 17-mile trail called the “Hole in the Ground,” live painting and auctions, a world market filled with hand-crafted clothing and organic foods, a kid’s play area, slacklining, a parade in the woods and a wealth of other mindfulness activities. Tickets are $180 for a four-day pass. The festivals runs Thursday, July 26 through Sunday, July 29. Cisco Grove Campground, 48415 Hampshire Rocks Road in Cisco; guitarfishfestival.com. M.Z.
arts + festivals continued on page 31
06.07.18 | SN&R | 29
30 | SN&R | 06.07.18
arts + festivals continued from page 29
Party night at the museum Crocker Art Museum’s ArtMix
There are few spaces that host an afterwork weeknight dance party, social mixer, artist showcase, costume contest and shopping experience. It’s even rarer to see this all happening at a prestigious art museum. On the second Thursday of each month, the Crocker Art Museum bridges the gap between nightlife and the perceived stuffiness of a museum with its popular ArtMix event. Previously, these parties have featured the likes of burlesque performers, mermaids, snake charmers as well as comedians and acrobats who’ve wowed guests. Whatever the theme, many find it’s a great excuse to dress to the nines. My personal favorite ArtMix? Festivus, hands down—because who doesn’t want to build their own Festivus poles, watch Seinfeld on loop and air their grievances? ArtMix always has hands-on activities (and quirky drink specials) to celebrate the theme of the night. Don’t miss June’s ArtMix | Pride the Musical (June 14) and ArtMix | ¡Viva! (July 12)—a party inspired by the museum’s current Eduardo Carrillo exhibit. ArtMix is free for Crocker members and $10 for non-members. 216 O Street; crockerart.org. K.G.
Think global, visit local 7th Annual Elk Grove Multicultural Festival
Do you enjoy trying new food, travel and experiencing diverse cultures but you don’t have overseas plans in your budget? No worries. You can still have an immersive multicultural experience this summer. The 7th Annual Elk Grove Multicultural Festival, put on by the City of Elk Grove and the Multicultural Committee, will allow you to visit other cultures through music, art, food, entertainment and more. This year will feature cultural displays, booths, a craft area for the kids and two stages with music and dance. This free event is a great way to learn about the many diverse cultures and heritages that have come to call the Sacramento Valley home without investing in luggage and travel expenses. The festival takes place Saturday, August 25, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. 9950 Elk Grove-Florin Road in Elk Grove; elkgrovecity.org. M.K.
Party with pride Sacramento Pride Festival
The Sacramento Pride Festival returns Sunday, June 10 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and kicks off with a march that begins at 3rd and N streets and ends at 10th and N streets. The outdoor LGBTQ celebration aims to promote acceptance and equality through high-energy country, Latin and club music, a dance pavilion to turn up, and a kids’ zone with a bubble station, bounce house, face painting and more. Food trucks, information booths and an art zone sponsored by Altered Egos that celebrates queer youth in arts will also keep the party goin’. $10 per person; children 10 and younger are free. Capitol Mall between 3rd and 7th streets; sacramentopride.org. S.R.
Drama and farce Davis Shakespeare Festival
The region’s newest professional theater has big summer plans with two ambitious productions that will run in repertory Thursday through Sunday, June 21 through August 5. Mary Stuart is an 1800 German drama about the deadly struggle for the British throne between Mary (Queen of Scots) and Elizabeth (Henry VIII’s daughter); this is based on the 2005 translation, which nabbed seven Tony nominations. This is its first regional production. Veteran Sacramento actor Jamie Jones plays Elizabeth, Bay Area pro Sharon Reitkerk appears as Mary. On The Twentieth Century is also on the schedule. This musical is a jaunty farce set on a passenger train in the Roaring ’20s. With book and lyrics by Betty Comden and Adolph Green, and music by Cy Coleman, it’s the story of theater folks trying to mount a Broadway show. The musical’s Broadway premiere won five Tony Awards in 1978, but it’s never been presented locally. Bay Area pros Sharon Reitkerk and Christopher Ryan, as well as Sac State soprano Robin Fisher, anchor the cast. Visit the website for a rundown on ticket prices and times. Veterans Memorial Theatre, 203 E 14th Street in Davis; (530) 802-0998, shakespearedavis. org, J.H. arts + festivals continued on page 33
06.07.18 | SN&R | 31
SINGLE TICKETS ON SALE NOW! TICKETS START AT $45! At MUSIC CIrCUS
EXPERIENCE BROADWAY IN THE ROUND SEASON SPONSOR:
“A MUSICAL WORTH SINGING ABOUT.”
“A SCORE TO SELL YOUR SOUL FOR.”
JULY 10-15
AUGUST 21-26
—THE NEW YORK TIMES
—VARIETY
TICKETS: (916) 557-1999 · BroadwaySacramento.com · Groups of 12+: (916) 557-1198 · 32 | SN&R | 06.07.18
arts + festival continued from page 31
the production of damn yankees from the 2017 broadway at music circus series. don’t miss out on all the action this summer! photo courtesy music circus
Bright lights, big city musicals Broadway at Music Circus
For 67 years, the Sacramento Music Circus has been synonymous with summer. In 2003, the company moved from a canvas circus tent into the Wells Fargo Pavilion. This year marks another new development: they’re changing the name to Broadway at Music Circus to better reflect the company’s touring musical talent. For one production, however, they’re keeping at least part of it local. Richard Bay, a world-renowned puppeteer and former Sac State theater professor, will design Audrey, the star of Little Shop of Horrors (August 21-26). Bay will develop four different versions of the growing man-eating plant, from friendly baby houseplant to an evil world threat. The rest of the summer schedule includes Singin’ in the Rain (June 12-17), Seven Brides for Seven Brothers (June 26–July 1), Disney’s Newsies (July 10–15), Gypsy (July 24–29) and Mamma Mia! (Aug. 7–12). Check the website for a complete list of times and ticket prices. 1419 H Street; broadwaysacramento.com. P.R.
Eat some pie Marysville Peach Festival and Pear Fair At the Peach Festival and Pear Fair, fruit enthusiasts don’t have to worry about cottony peaches and puckery pears, because these are celebrations of harvest time perfection. At the Marysville Peach Festival, which takes place 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. July 20-21, sample barbecue peach burgers, deep-fried peaches and, of course, peach cobbler—though maybe not all at once, especially if you plan to visit the amusement rides or test your mettle in the peach pie-eating contest. Live music and general hijinks will keep the party going through Saturday night. Admission and parking are both free. The very next weekend, not to be outdone,
the Delta River region’s pear farmers will throw a hoopla with the Pear Fair in Courtland starting at 9 a.m. on Sunday, July 29. This event features separate kid and adult pear pie-eating contests (the divisions are a clear indication they take these things a little more seriously). Plus, don’t miss the crowning of the Pear Queen and King, a parade and impressive feats of youth duck-calling. Admission is free but parking costs $10 per car. Marysville Peach Festival, D Street between First and Seventh in Marysville; marysvillepeachfest.com. Pear Festival, 180 Primasing Avenue in Courtland; pearfair.com. T.H.
arts + festivals continued on page 34
06.07.18 | SN&R | 33
free dry
ER SUMM ! GS SAVIN nted New Discou ng Washer Prici
when you wash
916.426.9011 7272 Franklin Blvd, south sacramento other LoCAtIoNs:
2431 K street, sacramento • 916-469-9840 | 1776 e. 8th st., Davis • 530-231-7044 2410 howe ave, sacramento • 916.292.5730 | 2907 w. Capitol ave, west sacramento • 916-372-1432 www.lovelaundry.com | open everyday • 5am-midnight (last wash @ 10:30pm)
Q:
?
A:
WHAT IS
snrsweetdeals.newsreview.com
s offers gift certificates, gift card ses, and tickets to the best busines ert restaurants, theaters and conc venues in town! check out all deals at:
snrsweetdeals.newsreview.com
Grand Opening June 16, 6985 65th St.
Opening in south sacramento
Smart Foodservice Warehouse Stores® has low prices, every day on over 8,000 quality items to help your restaurant succeed.
.. .. .
Fresh Produce Bakery & Deli Frozen Food Grocery Products National Brands
Job, our S. Sacramento Manager 34 | SN&R | 06.07.18
.. .. .
Fresh Meat Cheese & Dairy Beverages Paper Products Private Label Brands
Open 7 days a week | 800.662.4242
arts + festivals continued on page 35
High and mighty High Sierra Music Festival
In its 28 years, the High Sierra Music Festival has grown from 20 bands to 50, changed locations three times and expanded its rootsy musical tent to include the likes of jam bands, newgrass, EDM and jazz. What hasn’t changed: the basic sweetness of this four-day family friendly campingand-music lovefest held every Fourth of July weekend in the foothills. The after-hours jams and concerts offer a more intimate feel than the big stage shows that go all day, while parades and costume contests keep it fun for everyone in the family (bonus: the Rockin’ Nannies provide certified child care so mom and dad can party like it’s 2009). This year’s headlining acts include Sturgill Simpson, the Chris Robinson Brotherhood, Grace Potter and String Cheese Incident. Thursday, July 5, through Sunday, July 8; tickets start at $99 for a single day adult pass and $30 for a single day kid pass; four-day packages start at $290 and include camping. 204 Fairground Road in Quincy, highsierramusic. com. T.H.
A State Fair state of mind California State Fair
It’s not summer in Sacramento without at least one trip to the annual California State Fair, which takes place this year July 13-29. Enthusiasts usually make multiple outings, in fact, because there’s just too much to do in a single day. The usual options include visits to see the livestock and petting zoo (watch out for those feisty goats). You’ll also want to check out arts and crafts from around the state and, of course, eat all the deep-fried food and ride all the rides (hopefully not in that order—oh, your poor, poor stomach). This year’s concert lineup includes Los Lonely Boys, Kool & the Gang, War, Night Ranger and Trace Adkins. There will also be various competitions, including a pie-eating contest (deep breath, you’ve got this, champ). Need a break? Relax at the well-stocked, shady beer and wine garden with some Golden State brews. Finally, don’t forget to swing by the photo booths for a $5 old school memento. Ticket prices vary, but the $49 family pack is a great deal with four admission tickets, four carnival or monorail rides and a one-day parking pass. 1600 Exposition Boulevard; castatefair.org. R.L.
A wee bit of fun Mother Lode Highland Games & Celtic Festival
Whether you want to celebrate your Celtic heritage or simply love all things Irish, Scottish and Welsh, the Mother Lode Highland Games & Celtic Festival should be a prime destination Saturday, June 9 and Sunday, June 10. This year’s lineup includes a living history presentation of a real Highland clan village, plus the usual claymores, tartans, kilts, pipes and traditional dances. The event will also include popular Scottish and Irish foods, as well as whiskey tasting. Plus, don’t miss the Scottish sporting competitions, craft vendors and musical entertainment. Visit the website for a complete rundown of events. 9 a.m.-10 p.m. $15-$25. Amador County Fairgrounds, 18621 Sherwood Street in Plymouth; themotherlodegames.com. M.K.
We help you Whimsy and wizardry PanGaia Festival
The fourth annual PanGaia Festival fuses elements of Renaissance Faire pageantry with the whimsy of witchcraft and wizardry. Make no mistake, this isn’t Hogwarts— arts, music, crafts, vendors, live music including drums, mandolins and more will be included in this pagan-centric family friendly affair. If you like to dress up, you’re in luck: this year features a kilt and corset contest. Those 18 and over won’t want to miss PanGaia After Dark, an adult-themed event that will boast a performance by the Midtown Moxies burlesque troupe. Additionally, check out a Dark Side of PanGaia, featuring the music of Pink Floyd. The festival takes place from Saturday, June 9 to Sunday, June 10 on the grounds of the VFW Post Center Township Post 6158. Admission is free, but a portion of the proceeds from vendor fees and donations will benefit the Sacramento Wildlife Center. It’s the perfect way to celebrate the Summer Solstice while supporting a good cause. Check out the website for a complete list of times and events. 8990 Kruitof Way in Fair Oaks; pangaiafestival.com. M.K.
build your “eyedrobe”!
½ off
frames when buying 2nd pair
ALWAYS, EVERYDAY
That Guy Eyewear
that feel when your corset on fleek.
Look good. See well. Pay wholesale.
2203 del paso blvd • 916.226.0257 • thatguyeyewear.com we don’t know what we’re more excited for, the firebreathing, the pagan belly dancing, or the kilt and corset contest. photos by matt martin courtesy of pangaia festival
social justice Summer activiSt jobS! Work With Grassroots CampaiGns on behalf of the southern poverty laW Center to fiGht for Civil riGhts, shut doWn hate Groups, and stand up aGainst raCism and biGotry.
Earn $420-$600 pEr wEEk! Call Cameron at (916) 446-1100 06.07.18 | SN&R | 35
get ink all week!
NOW SERVING
weekday breakfast monday - friday | 7-11 a.m. 2730 N Street 36
|
SN&R | 06.07.18
Whitey’s jolly kone cheeseburger and peach shake are the Winning combination of croWd-pleaser and brain-freezer. (full disclosure: this is actually an orange shake, peach doesn’t come in ‘til june.)
p h oto s b y s e r e n e lu s a n o
Pub crawls are fun but, let’s face it, not always the best family friendly option. Besides, summer means scorching temperatures, which of course, means the best excuse to eat all the frozen things. Read on for a quick-hit primer on five of the best places to treat yourself to an instant brain freeze.
Summer on ice
Photos by serene lusano
F r o z e n t r e at s c r aw l : A q u i c k- h i t p r i m e r o n fi v e o f t h e b es t p l Ac es to t r e At yo u rs e l f to A n i n s ta n t b r a i n F r e e z e by rachel leibrock
Whitey’s Jolly Kone
No local ice cream list would be complete without a nod to Whitey’s Jolly Kone. This West Sacramento mainstay is legendary for its milkshakes ($3.25-$5). Go with classic flavors such as strawberrybanana or peach—the latter is a wildly popular seasonal favorite. Really hungry? Try the peanut butter shake, it’s hearty enough to count as a meal. 1300 Jefferson Blvd. in West Sacramento; (916) 371-3605.
Gunther’s Ice Cream
On the hottest days of summer, you’ll likely find a line wrapped around Gunther’s Ice Cream—and for good reason. Sacramento’s oldest ice cream shop, located on the edge of Curtis Park, serves up more than four dozen flavors ($2.95-$7.95 for a cone). Enjoy classics such as Butter Pecan and Rocky Road, or go bold with the likes of Taro or Thai Tea. Gunther’s, established in 1940, also offers fruit freezes, frozen yogurt and enough banana split and sundae options to make a child’s eyes turn into literal heart emojis. Best of all is Jugglin’ Joe, the neon-lit ice cream scooper who sits atop the building. Legend has it, if he ever drops a scoop, ice cream’s on the house. We’re still waiting. 2801 Franklin Blvd.; gunthersicecream.com.
Osaka-Ya
If it’s a million degrees outside (which, in Sacramento, isn’t even hyperbole) then cruise by Osaka-Ya in Southside Park. There’ll be a line—guaranteed—but the tiny storefront’s famous snow cones are well worth the wait. Available in four sizes ($2.25$4.75), choose from eight flavors including cherry, sour apple and the tantalizingly named Tiger’s Blood. Craving something a little more substantial? Try one of OsakaYa’s mix-in options such as red bean paste, matcha tea or condensed coconut milk. There’s mochi, too. The flavor options are only as limited as your imagination. Try Blueberry Delight. It’s particularly refreshing on a triple-digit afternoon. 2215 10th St.; (916) 446-6857.
“summer on ice” continued on page 38
06.07.18 | SN&R | 37
“summer on ice” continued from page 37
Ginger Elizabeth Chocolates This Midtown shop is best known for its exquisite chocolates, but they do amazing frozen confections as well. Try a Parisian Macaroon Ice Cream Sandwich ($6.50)—hand-crafted ice cream stuffed between pillowy macaroons—in flavors like Salty Caramel and Lemon Gingersnap. Or, take home a pint ($10.50) in a variety of inspired flavor pairings including
Coffee & Whiskey and Matcha & Strawberry. Don’t miss Ginger Elizabeth’s monthly ice cream socials, either. The first one is scheduled for June 9 and will feature tantalizing creations such as a Strawberry Rhubarb Brown Betty made with layered Josey Baker Country Bread. 1801 L St.; gingerelizabeth.com.
Milk Money
Of course hipster ice cream is a thing, and now, finally, it’s a thing in Sacramento. Or, to be more accurate, it’s sometimes a thing. Milk Money, headquartered in Midtown and also known for its delectable doughnuts, stages semi-regular ice cream pop-ups, and when they do, expect their creamy delights to sell out fast in flavors like horchata, peaches and cream and a Lucky Charms-studded vanilla. Like their Facebook page for all the info on upcoming events. 1715 R St.; facebook.com/ milkmoney916.
38 | SN&R | 06.07.18
salty caramel and lemon gingersnap ice cream sandwich macaroons from ginger elizabeth’s and some shades for scale. no, you’re not hallucinating, these suckers are large.
t h e a r e a’s b e s t s u m m e r t i m e e at s a n d d r i n k s, i n c lu d i n g s t e a m ed h ot d o g s, v e ga n b u rg ers a n d a c a n n ed vo d k a co c k ta i l
The Old American Classic The Wienery
Nearing its 50th anniversary, The Wienery sticks to the basics, with nearly 30 variations. It makes steamed hotdogs (Caspers frankfurters)—Shroom Dog to Summer Dog, Sloopy Frank to The Five Alarm Delight and Fiesta Dog to the Double Dipper. Homemade sandwiches and sides are terrific. A rotating selection of soups, including the daily specialty, navy bean, always satisfy. But it’s summertime, which means a welcomed rite of culinary passage: a hotdog and a beer. The new owners of the East Sacramento institution assumed responsibilities of the throwback tiny diner in February. They added a first: Seven beers are offered on tap for $5.75 per pint. The Pabst Blue Ribbon is cold, light and refreshing, too, at $2.50 a pint. 715 56th St.; (916) 455-0497. J.R.
some wienery patrons have been coming to get their meat tubes since the ’70’s.
food + drink continued on page 41
06.07.18 | SN&R | 39
EAT frEsh, EAT hEAlThy,
eat a pita
Buy
An y P l a t e get another Half off* up to $12 value
5 off
$
purchase of $25 or more w/this ad* Buy
1 Pita & 2 Drinks get another
eatapita.com | (916) 858-0588 3101 Zinfandel Drive #138, rancho Cordova, CA
Pita free* *coupons cannot be combine w/ other offers & not valid during happy hour. valid after 2pm.
let the good times roll! september 8th & 9th yolo county fairgrouds woodland, ca food• drinKs • music• activities proceeds for this event go to K.o.v children’s charities
for more information, visit www.crawfishandcatfishfestival.com IN COLLABORATION WITH 40 | SN&R | 06.07.18
2 dAy ALL ACCess TICkeTs ONLy AvAILABLe ON sweetdeals.com
Cold Beers for the hot summer 24 rotating taps with a carefully curated selection of premim beers
Enjoy a fresh
Neapolitan style pizza who knew you could find an oasis of chill vibes in a strip mall?
Play a game of Cornhole on our spacious back
patio
food + drink continued from page 39
916-476-3889
Energize and Chill Maple-Oat-Milk Iced Latte
2904 Franklin Blvd @ HopGardensCurtisPark sdf
There are few hot weather experiences as satisfying as a big cup of iced coffee; that first cooling sip can make your entire day. In Fair Oaks, the new Pause Coffee House on Madison serves an array of stylish iced coffee drinks. At the top of the list is their maple-oat-milk iced latte ($5.50), with just enough sugar to fix your sweets craving without going overboard. The creamy-yet-healthy addition of oat milk adds a layer of earthiness that takes it to the next level. Feeling the lag of a hot afternoon? Make it a triple. 8121 Madison Avenue in Fair Oaks; pausecoffee.house. S.S.
A Slice of the Sweet Life The Real Pie Company
Can you think of a better summer dessert than freshly baked pie? The Real Pie Company, which recently reopened just off Broadway at 24th, offers a generous selection of both sweet and savory pies. You’ll find all of the venerable classics here: chocolate cream, coconut cream and butterscotch banana. Berry lovers will rejoice over the “Jumbleberry Pie,” ($5.25/slice or $27/whole) a swoon-worthy blend of blueberries, raspberries, cherries and marionberries piled into a flakey, buttery crust. Welcome to your new favorite summer indulgence. 2425 24th Street; realpiecompany. com. S.S.
food + drink continued on page 43
At either register, Say
“Hail Hydra,”
pause coffee house’s maple-oat-milk iced latte is your new favorite thing. you’re welcome.
and recieve 10% off your final transaction. 1020 11th Street, Sacramento, CA 95814 | 916.329.8839 | oblivioncomics.com
06.07.18 | SN&R | 41
Q:
?
A:
WHAT IS
snrsweetdeals.newsreview.com
s offers gift certificates, gift card ses, and tickets to the best busines ert restaurants, theaters and conc venues in town! check out all deals at:
snrsweetdeals.newsreview.com
th a crisp fnish, eer wi r. b A ligh e l t, drinkab n the rive perfec o t for a day ABV. 4 8 .4% IBU 1 916-660-2723 3514 Broadway, Sacramento, CA
$25 off on your next dining experience of $50 or more before taxes
* For dine in only. Not valid on day of receipt. Cannot be combined w/ Happy hour or any other discounts, offers & promotions. Expires 07-07-18
(916)661-5129 2131 J street (corner of 22nd & J)
POP ART GIFT YOUR
SEE OUR FULL MENU AT broderickroadhouse.com
FRAME YOUR
DAD!
GRAD!
CHECK OUT OUR SUMMER LINEUP! Summer’s back and we have a fresh menu of all your favorites. Over-the-top burgers, gourmet fries, epic fish tacos, artisan pizzas, and more. All scratch-made from only the highest-quality ingredients. Beat the heat and pair them with the perfect drink from our expanded selection of local craft beers, boozy custard shakes, and specialty cocktails. Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, & kid friendly!
Bring this ad in for a FREE FRY UPGRADE with any burger or sandwich purchase. Up to $6.50 value. Not redeemable for cash. Expires 12/31/2018
BRING OR SHOW THIS AD FOR
20% OFF
PHOTO AND WALL FRAMES* BE SURE TO REMEMBER THE SPECIAL PEOPLE IN YOUR LIFE... UART HAS ALL KINDS OF COOL STUFF TO MAKE THEIR SPECIAL DAYS GREAT!
2601 J Street 916-443-5721 Also in Redwood City
LUNCH • HAPPY HOUR • DINNER • LATE NIGHT HAPPY HOUR • WEEKEND BRUNCH • TAKEOUT
WEST SAC
MIDTOWN
ROSEVILLE
WALNUT CREEK
COMING SOON!
319 6th Street (916) 372-2436
1820 L Street (916) 469-9720
1516 Eureka Road (916) 771-2722
1548 Bonanza Street (916) 771-2722
Folsom - July Arden - Sept/Oct
42 | SN&R | 06.07.18
* One coupon per customer. May not be combined with any other offer. Excludes custom framing. Expires June 30, 2018.
UNIVERSITYART.COM
food + drink continued from page 41
Expierence Authentic Ethiopian Cuisine Fresh food hand-made daily Vegan options
Buffet available:
Tues. - Fri. 11am - 3pm Tues. 5pm - 8pm Sat. 12pm - 3pm
(916) 945-9867 | Closed Mondays 1060 Pleasant Grove Blvd. #100 Roseville, CA
Thai Food & gluten free options
coconut
the
russ’ special is a creamy, salty decadent treat. pictured here with sturgeon, a delicious alternative to the salmon lox.
The Chewy Jewish Treat Russ’ Special Bagel, Solomon’s Delicatessen with the remains of old signage still donning the building, the recently opened solomon’s delicatessen is aflush with hungry davisites.
While you may have to wait until later in the summer to nosh at the Downtown Sacramento Solomon’s Deli, an outpost has already opened in a space in Davis recently vacated by Hot Italian. The Russ’ Special (named after the late Russell Solomon of Tower Records, natch) has house-smoked salmon sourced from Sunh Fish and bagels baked in Sacramento and transported daily across the Yolo Causeway. The silky fish is complemented by piquant pickled red onions and encased in the chewiest, densest bagel this side of the Hudson. Unlike a fluffy Noah’s bread bomb, these compact beauties are boiled before they are baked, in the traditional Jewish fashion. Until the Sac location opens, the Davis Solomon’s is worth the schlep. 500 1st Street in Davis; solomonsdelicatessen.com. B.G. food + drink continued on page 44
on t
’17
Best Thai Food 10 beers on tap Happy Hour 4:30-6pm $3 beers, wine & appetizers 1110 T ST. SacramenTo, ca 95811 | 916-822-4665
check yelp for daily $2 beer SpecialS
drunken noodle •Midtown•
Powered by The Coconut Thai Food & Gluten Free Options
$2 BEEr Daily happy hour 4:30-6pm • $3 beers, wine & appetizers 2502 J St. Sacramento, CA • 916.447.1855 Check Yelp for Daily $2 Beer Specials 06.07.18 | SN&R | 43
Quality Quality ingredients ingredients to to keep keep you you healthy healthy
Pad thai
Thai Thai Farm Farm house house BBQ & BiStro
(916) 382-9448 www.thaifarmhouse.com 1049 Broadway Suite 40
n e w s u m m e r f l avo r s
Artisa Gela n t
o PoPs icle Mini s cake s
ghiottogelato.com | 916-601-8544 | milagro center, carmichael |
|
food + drink continued from page 43
Instant Asian Goodness Taiwan Best Mart’s Frozen Dumplings
Sacramento is home to some of the state’s best Asian cuisine, though decent home delivery is a little harder to find. How about the next best thing: handmade Asian dumplings, frozen fresh and ready whenever you want them. Enter Taiwan Best Mart, a tiny deli-style shop on 10th Street near W Street. Here you can grab a huge bag of frozen dumplings for between $14 and $18. Be sure to check out the pork-shrimp wontons ($16), which are ready to be dropped into hot broth on a moment’s notice for an epic five-minute dinner. 2219 10th Street; taiwanbestmart.com. S.S.
A Dramatic Buzz B Street Buck Shot
The B Street Theatre has a fresh new bar offering to go with its fancy digs at Midtown’s Sofia Tsakopoulos Center for the Arts. Partnering with Ryan Seng of Can Can Cocktails for a custom canned beverage, B Street now serves its patrons the B Street Buck Shot, ($9) named after company director Buck Busfield. The Buck Shot is a refreshing blend of blood orange, lemon and rosemary, with a shot of 190-proof premium vodka. Grab the Buck Shot and a selection of Can Can’s other artisan canned cocktails at the B Street Theatre bar before show time. 2700 Capitol Avenue; bstreettheatre. org. S.S.
if you are taking your pasty to go, make sure and load up on your choice of ketchup or gravy lest you be left with a dry mouthful.
British Soul Food Pasty Shack
Pasties (pronounced pass-tees) are savory British pastries, associated with coal-miners, not strippers. The baked shortcrust semicircles stuffed with meat and vegetables can be served cold in warm weather without any loss of satisfaction. The Pasty Shack’s been making pasties, including the original style associated with Cornwall, England, since 1948. The East Sacramento institution, for decades located next to Club 2-Me, makes a mean Cornish. The classic is super simple: diced lean beef, diced potatoes and onions. Here you will also find California-ized versions: Chicken-and-Veggies, Mexican, Chile Verde and Vegetarian. All choices are worthy, but none more so than the Bavarian—ground beef, chopped red and white cabbage, bell pepper and onions. It’s great for a quick onpremise lunch or dinner or during a visit to the Club 2-Me. 4716 J Street; (916) 454-9630. J.R.
food + drink continued on page 45
44 | SN&R | 06.07.18
Fuel your
Feed your
Body
soul
All organic GrAss Fed/ Free rAnGe meAts
Vegan Friendly hot Bowls, curries, tAcos & more
a beef pasty busting with savory flavor and goodness. pasties are pre-made for the lunch rush so you can run in and get your pasty fix faster than you can shake ketchup out of a bottle.
Ketogenic
coFFee, teA, herBAl tonics the smiling pasty-face man beckons in east sacramento.
cbd & other
supplementAl Boosts AvAilABle
Fresh Fruit
smoothies
BACKBONE CAFE GOLDEN 1 CENTER 24 HR FITNESS
729 J St // 916.970.5545 www.backbonecafe.com now AcceptinG oFFice orders & privAte event inquiries 06.07.18 | SN&R | 45
r E m im s E h T E c n iE r ExpE
of summer mo ng ol ian ho t po t an d mo re
Free
plum juice pitcher * parties oF 8 or more
www.littlesheephotpot.com 7271 Franklin Blvd, sacramento | 916-228-4599 46 | SN&R | 06.07.18
LITTLE SHEEP HOT POT
06.07.18 | SN&R | 47
48 | SN&R | 06.07.18
food + drink continued from page 45
you can tell a lot about a person by the snacks they procure from oto’s marketplace.
Best source for Japanese sweets and condiments Oto’s Marketplace
Temptation lurks in South Land Park in the form of red bean cakes, Ramune sodas, jelly-filled marshmallows and bento boxes. Since Oto’s expansion into this location in 2007, its meticulous grocery shelves have been loaded with imported goodies from Asia, primarily Japan. It’s a comprehensive marketplace with all manner of kimchi, rice cracker seasonings, sushi-grade fish and greens from the Central Valley such as yu choy, mizuna and shungiku. There’s even a section of Daiso kitchen supplies and doodads, including cute ceramic cats and fake eyelashes. 4990 Freeport Boulevard; (916) 424-2398; otosmarketplace. com. R.H.
Parisian Street Food California Club Crepe are you a sufferer of analysis paralysis? definitely bring a buddy with you to the candy aisle, then.
50 | SN&R | 06.07.18
Does the thought of another tired lunchtime club sandwich make you roll your eyes? If you’re in Folsom, consider shaking it up with a California club crepe ($8.75) from Julian’s Patisserie. Packed with bacon, shredded chicken, mozzarella cheese, sliced tomatoes and avocado, then rolled into a beautifully thin crepe and served with a fresh green salad, this affordable lunchtime treat is paradoxically both filling and refreshing. You can even order online for quick pickup, along with a handmade French pastry. Talk about a midday win. 6610 Folsom-Auburn Road, Suite 7 in Folsom; julianscafe.com. S.S.
Have Doughnut, Will Ride Stanley’s Apple Fritter Mexican Morning Food Vegetarian Burrito
Mornings along J Street are always abuzz. Commuters, cyclists, folks on their way from daily services at Faith United or Sacred Heart. Midtown Taqueria has outdoor tables and a long, thin, singleseating counter that parallels the street. It’s as good a place as any to casually watch the world pass by while consuming a hearty breakfast burrito. There are meat options, including chorizo. But the vegetarian choice is lighter fare, albeit a beast of its own. It’s a monster mix of scrambled eggs, whole beans, cheese and fresh pico de gallo. The concoction is cooked on an ancient open grill in a tiny whirlwind of a kitchen and then launched into a large tortilla. It’s all rolled together into a heavyweight protein-and-carb fix. Cut it in half and it’s plenty for two, or a solo diner’s breakfast and lunch. 3754 J St.; (916) 452-7551. J.R.
Best carb-on-carb curry dish Kao Soi, Thai Farm House BBQ & Bistro
Since last year, this sliver of a Thai restaurant next to a loud CrossFit gym has been serving consistently delicious street noodles and curries. But the dish I keep coming back for is the kao soi, a mix of the best things in life: noodles and noodles. The fatty, sweet curry swims with gushing egg noodles and sour bursts of pickles and onions, all crowned with crunchy noodles. Finally, you don’t have to decide between noodles and curry, fried carbs and ones that are marginally more nutritious. The kao soi lets you have it all. 1049 Broadway; thaifarmhousesac. business.site. R.H.
A bicycle ride on the morning of a soonto-be-hot summer day requires proper nutrition. Fill your water bottle and take a snack. But what better way to get energy before the ride than with caffeine and decadence—an apple fritter from Stanley’s Donuts. All the favorites are found in the glass cases—jelly, chocolate old-fashioned, buttermilk, glazed. But the apple fritter is the best. The size of a bloated pancake, the fritter’s perfectly crisp outside is mated with an equally perfect doughy interior chockfull of soft apple. It’s likely best shared with a friend. A solo consumer might ride off into the sunset on the sugar rush. Also, beware. Sophia, who works most mornings, often sneaks free doughnut holes into takeout bags. 3710 J St.; (916) 454-3922. J.R.
A New American Tradition Great Sacramento Vegan Burger Battle
The only thing more American than rejecting the metric system may be the burger. The latest rendition of the uber-popular sandwich, the vegan burger, is having a renaissance of sorts locally, thanks to Sacramento’s farmto-table movement and the popularity of the scarily meatlike Beyond Burger and Impossible Burger. The Great Sacramento Vegan Burger Battle is the culmination of these forces. Brought to you by the organizers of the Sacramento Vegan Chef Challenge, the GSVBB takes place through June 30, with more than 30 area eateries making their best vegan burgers for diners to vote on in several categories, including the House-made Vegan Burger, Portobello Burger, and Oil-Free Vegan Burger. Backbone Cafe, Brickyard Kitchen and Bar and The Patriot are among the participants; see the rest at theveganchefchallenge.com to plan out 30 days of going bananas over vegan burgers. (Full disclosure: SN&R is a sponsor of the Great Sacramento Vegan Burger Battle.) S.
Treat yourself to unforgettable yoga experiences among crystal clear lakes and the tallest peaks! Get Your Tickets Now! www.MammothYogaFestival.com
Eat. Drink. Be Merry. Repeat.
1217 21st St • 916.440.0401 | www.KuprosCrafthouse .com 06.07.18 | SN&R | 51
Experience the premier destination for CLOTHING-OPTIO Enjoy a spectacular range of accommodations in 2
w e N R C E E A R T E I O D N U N Right Down The Street! Experience the premier destination for clothing-optional fun and relaxation in Northern California. Enjoy a spectacular range of accommodations in 200+ acres of unspoiled nature.
FOR
www 8683 • Seven pools and spas • Lounge/nightclub
NEWS & REVIEW BUSINESS USE ONLY DESIGNER
ISSUE DATE
KS
05.26.16
FILE NAME LAGUNADELSOL052616R1
ACCT. EXEC.
REM REV. DATE
08.21.14
USP (BOLD SELECTION) PRICE / ATMOSPHERE / EXPERT / UNIQUE
• Full-service lakefront restaurant • Basic to luxury rooms & cottages • RV and tentCAREFULLY camping PLEASE REVIEW YOUR • Lake and river AND with sandy beach ADVERTISEMENT VERIFY THE FOLLOWING: • Deluxe fitness center
AD •SIZE X INCHES) Game(COLUMNS room SPELLING • Archery Range
NUMBERS • 2 Tennis&& DATES 6 Pickleball courts CONTACT INFO (PHONE, ETC.) • Volleyball - water & hard ADDRESSES, court AD •APPEARS AS &REQUESTED Theme events entertainment • Day visitsBY: & annual memberships APPROVED
For inFormation on Free orientation tours: www.lagunadelsol.com • 916.687.6550 8683 Rawhide Lane • Wilton, CA 95693 52 | SN&R | 06.07.18
Hidden havens of the north Delta
b y S c ot t t h o m a S a n d e r S o n
Fro m Wa l n u t G r ov e to C l a r k s b u r G, C a l i F o r n i a’s r a r e es t ua ry i s Fi l l ed w i t h o l d s C h o o l h i d eo u t s
The hisToric ryde hoTel lies souTh of walnuT grove along The sacramenTo river. photos by scott thomas anderson
In a dim corner of Giusti’s bar, near faded photos of dangling sturgeon, a newspaper article from 1970 is nailed to the wall. It’s a tribute to Erle Stanley Gardner, whose smokedrenched mysteries and lurid pulp novels made him a midcentury king of American crime writing. But for Gardner, the real mystery was here in this Walnut Grove bar. In the last decade of his life, Gardner haunted the lost waterways and rickety sanctuaries of the north Delta, desperately trying to distill the enigma of its twilit charm. And Giusti’s was one of his favorite spots. Giusti’s lies south of Georgiana Slough, tucked away along the vinelaced channel that surrounds Dead Horse Island. The former trading post and ferry tavern was already a relic when Egisto Giusti bought it in 1912. Four generations later, Egisto’s family is still firing the skillets, pouring the wine and serving tipsy farmers who happily hide from the world. It’s a great place for laying low, enjoying plates of sand
dabs, fried oysters, grilled salmon and burly calamari steaks, all paired with Delta Syrah and Giusti’s garlic-tinged, creamy linguine. An afternoon in this anglers’ Eden can evaporate the mystery around Gardner’s obsession. West of Giusti’s, boaters eventually drift by the David Lynch-like dimensions of a hotel towering over the Sacramento River. Known as The Ryde, this old three-story retreat was built in the Jazz Age and once had a secret rum-runner’s tunnel puncturing the levee under its Art Deco shadow. Today, the historic landmark still rents rooms that look out on skiffs and trawlers gliding on the river. On Sunday mornings, the Ryde’s nostalgic dining room is open for brunch, offering a chance to wander by the Egyptian statues in its halls and up the passage of its marble-carpet staircase. And then there’s venturing into the hotel’s lower ballroom, a gala hall reminiscent of the one Stephen King conjured in The Shining. To linger in the empty
“hidden havens of the north delta” continued on page 55
06.07.18 | SN&R | 53
Bring the kids and enjoy FREE admission with coupon below!
Present this coupon to buy one, get one of equal or lesser value free! Coupon subject to use at equal or lesser value of purchase price. Not redeemable for cash. VALID THROUGH 12/31/18
3930 West Land Park Drive, Sacramento // 916-808-5888 // saczoo.org
54 | SN&R | 06.07.18
historic downtown woodland. what’s not to love at this intersection?
smallt ow n charm is a s h o rt d r i v e away
Farm-to-fun Downtown Woodland day trip
Woodland may be only 15 or so minutes northwest of Sacramento, but it feels like a completely different world. The town, incorporated in 1871, was built from the ground up as a farming community, and its agricultural roots still run deep. Long revered by Sacto people for its treasure-filled thrift stores and tasty taco truck offerings, Woodland’s revitalized downtown district is also worth exploring. The district is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and, certainly, it’s rich with old-school character and charm. Drive down Main Street and take in gorgeous, period-perfect storefronts such as the Corner Drug Co., which looks like it was transported right out of a Frank Capra film. This pharmacy, which originally opened in 1897, will do more than just fill that prescription, it also stocks cool toys, gifts and an impressive array of retro candies (602 Main Street; cornerdrugco.com). Morgan’s on Main is another destination for a modern farm-tofork menu that demonstrates why the restaurant considers its food
a “love letter” to Woodland. There’s a lot of steak on the menu, but adventurous eaters will want to try out one of the many bountyinspired soups and salads, or the mushroom and risotto “meatloaf” (614 Main Street; morgans-on-main.com). After, grab a beer at the Blue Note Brewing Company. Located in an alley behind Main Street, it’s billed as an “artisan nano-brewery,” with a limited sixbarrel system. In addition to the requisite IPAs and pale ales, other must-trys include the Sour Blackberry Funk, a sour aged in red wine barrels, and the Cocomotion, a porter made with coconut and cocoa nibs (750 Dead Cat Alley in Woodland; bluenotebrewingcompany. com). If you’re seeking a little culture, check out the historic Woodland Opera House’s schedule of theatrical productions and concerts (340 2nd Street in Woodland; woodlandoperahouse.org) or head down a a few blocks to the newly restored State Theatre. Originally opened in 1936 the theater boasts blockbuster flicks, luxury recliners and a full beer and wine menu—in short it makes for the perfect escape on a hot summer afternoon (322 Main Street; cinemawest.com).
p h oto s b y s e r e n e lu s a n o daytrips + getaways continued on page 56
06.07.18 | SN&R | 55
daytrips + getaways continued from page 55
Finally, it might not be on the Chamber of Commerce’s list of highlights, but no trip to Woodland would be complete without a stop at one of downtown’s old-school mainstays. Pop into the Stag Bar for a cheap beer, a game of darts and live music for that quintessential dive bar vibe, complete with hot rod and pinup girl posters (506 Main Street; facebook.com/thestagbar). R.L.
A river road runs through it Old River Road day trip
For some, the Old River Road is little more than a quiet gateway between Woodland and West Sacramento, but day trip adventurers love the route for its sleepy beauty. Take Harbor Boulevard in West Sacramento until it meets the Sacramento River to snake around its bank, past the levees and railroad tracks, under 1-80 and northwest toward the Sacramento International Airport. There may not be much along the way, but there are a few fun detours to keep you busy on a lazy afternoon. The Sacramento Bypass Wildlife Area sprawls across 360 acres teeming with birds, crawling critters, fish and plants. It’s a prime spot for bird-watching, wildflower hunting or simply becoming one with nature (wildlife. ca.gov). Wildlife-watching will work up an appetite of course; one option is the Elkhorn Country Saloon. This self-described honky-tonk offers live country music and a hearty menu that’s heavy on the pork and beef because, you know, America (18398 Old River Road in West Sacramento; elkhorncountrysaloon.com). Those seeking something a little bit more upscale might venture across the waterway to Pearl on the River. The
bistro’s menu emphasizes southern-inspired California fare such as crispy risotto cakes, a shrimp po’boy sandwich and shrimp and grits (1379 Garden Highway; pearlontheriver. com). If you just need a drink and a riverfront view, pop on over to Swabbies on the River. With its festive, umbrellashaded patio, Swabbies is a popular brunch destination with the bloody Mary’s and mimosas to get the job done. Located near the airport, it’s a lovely place to sit back, order another drink and watch planes float across the sky. (5871 Garden Highway; swabbies.com). R.L.
A tasty bit of history Sutter Creek
Here at the intersection of wine and gold, amid the antiquing tourists, the Victorian homes with rose-filled front yards and porches laden with comfy chairs, visitors can windowshop at real estate offices and search for that cabin in the woods while their minds conjure escapist fantasies. Working up a thirst is easy in this charming old mining town, with its high sidewalks and plentiful shops, like Fine Eye Gallery (71 Main Street) for modern American crafts and fashions, or Water Street Antiques and Furniture (33 Main Street) for recycled functional art furniture from around the world. Across the street is Creekside Antiques (22 Main Street) featuring a treasure trove of collectibles. Drop into the Scott Harvey tasting room (79 Main Street) for a swig of awesome barbera or zinfandel from some of the oldest vines in the county, and don’t miss the Tempranillo at stylish Yorba (51 Hanford Street). Hang out on the front porch of Greg Baiocchi’s wine room (82 Main
Street), or sit at a shaded table in the yard that features “junk plantings” outside The Antique Gardener shop (80 Main Street), and savor Greg’s deeply flavored, soulful Rhones that may bring to mind a chorus of sultry clarinets and saxophones. Visit Hit Provisions (78 Main Street), part deli, part beer/dance hall, part bottle shop and part live music venue where you can get anything from charcuterie to draught beers. Lovers of Nebbiolo should not miss the Matthew Gibson Tasting Room (140 Hanford Street), where you can also taste cabernet and primitivo. Who knew there was Nebbiolo growing in Jackson? Enjoy breakfast or lunch at Buffalo Chips (76 Main Street), a sweet as pie old-fashioned kitchen, where the atmosphere is as warm and homey as the food. High ceilings and sassy waitresses will make you feel like you’ve stepped back into another century. The French fries are awesome and the BLT is worth every messy napkin. Gold Dust Pizza (20 Eureka Street) makes pie to die for, and your sweet tooth will love Sutter Creek Ice Cream Emporium (51 Main Street). Plan to arrive on a second Saturday to do a guided tour at Sutter Creek’s historic Knight Foundry, (81 Eureka Street), America’s last water-powered foundry and machine shop and a premier relic of Mother Lode gold mining history. Stay at the historic Hotel Sutter (53 Main Street), where the bar is always busy and the restaurant boasts top-notch fare. Or enjoy a poetically English-style stay at the Grey Gables (161 Hanford Street), where each room is named for a famous English author, and the generous breakfasts will fuel you for a day of adventure. L.N.
new businesses and storefronts are coming to the small main strip of woodland.
56 | SN&R | 06.07.18 56
“hidden havens of the north delta” continued from page 53
chamber is to almost hear the voices from the Prohibition-era parties hosted here. Don’t miss a chance to explore the Delta’s version of Hotel California. Another lapping channel of local memories flows along the edge of Sutter Island. It was here the ambitious captains and riverboat gamblers of yesteryear stopped for supplies on their way to the capital. Now it’s a stop again, with the century-old pear orchards that spread from its landing connected to the Delta’s newest restaurant, which happens to be owned by one of Sutter Island’s oldest families. The Neuharths recently decided that, in addition to being fifth-generation farmers, they’d also start grilling burgers, baking scones and mixing crisp pear Prosecco floats for travelers stopping by. The result is Steamboat Landing, a place offering everything from hot lunches to pickled green beans and jalapeños grown on regional farms. It’s also an ideal spot for sitting around sipping Hemly pair cider, a drink made by a family whose rustic Victorian mansion looms just down the river. North of Steamboat Landing, vineyards start rioting across Merritt and Lisbon islands. Those blooming rows are the backbone of Clarksburg’s
Old Sugar Mill, a massive Depression-era factory converted into a brick maze of elegant tasting rooms. Word has gradually gotten out about the top-tier wines that are poured here, including Larry Dizmang’s mind-blowing chenin blanc, Todd Taylor’s vibrant vintages of cabernet sauvignon and Matt Cline’s Evangelho zinfandel, made from 130-year-old vines down in the South Delta. While the Old Sugar Mill’s a fun place for the Dionysian splurge, it’s hardly an unknown corner of the region. Julietta Winery, on the other hand, is a garden hideaway quietly nestled on the back end of Clarksburg’s sprawling fields. It’s a tribute to casual tasting, with shaded and sunlit patios flanked by olive trees, oleanders and a flower-studded waterway. It’s the perfect place to kick back, drink a Rhone blend and maybe watch a cottontail rabbit duck by—and to contemplate the mysteries of the Delta, California’s least known and most threatened treasure. ☐
06.07.18 | SN&R | 57
58 | SN&R | 06.07.18
alright music nerds, get ready.
More than a music store
b y m o z e s z a r at e
S t o n e v i n tag e m u S i C b o u t i q u e b l en d s l i v e m u s i c a n d b r e ws w i t h a n e i g h b o r h o o d g u i ta r s h o p at i t s n e w w es t sac lo c at i o n
lost all your picks? broke a string? sidle up to one of the vending machines at stone vintage music boutique in west sacramento.
Cross the river into West Sacramento, and next door to the Devil May Care creamery is a new guitar shop. And all-ages music venue. And artist’s hangout. Stone Vintage Music Boutique, which moved from its original birthplace on R Street next door to Ace of Spades and reopened in May, is the second draft of Blue Oaks frontman Brendan Stone’s vision for a music store that’s more than a music store. Step inside, and across the 75-person-capacity space is a raised stage—roomier than the one in the old digs—where the boutique will host bands on weekends, open-mics on Thursdays and, like the R Street version,
intimate, meet-and-greet-friendly sets by touring artists performing at Ace of Spades. But it remains a music-maker’s shop, too: lining the walls are Orange amplifiers, rare guitar pedals, premium cables, vinyl records and handmade ’50s and ’60s fabric guitar straps. They have acoustic and electric guitars modeled after ’30s and ’40s jazz classics—but brand new and for entry level prices ($130, for example). In the back, a green room hosts guitar lessons, and behind the counter, instrument repairs, luthier services. And soon—local craft beer on rotating taps. 324 3rd Street in West Sacramento; (916) 382-9435; stonevmb.com. M.Z. 06.07.18 | SN&R | 59
Marsh Creek Outdoor Dining Set
60 | SN&R | 06.07.18
Alta Grande Outdoor Seating Set SHOP IN-STORE OR ONLINE.
AshleyHomeStore.com
06.07.18 | SN&R | 61
Blow and go Drybar
Drybar’s aesthetic is genius—It’s a hair salon that doesn’t do cut and color, just a wash, blow-dry and style ($45). You can choose from many different services and unlike other salons, there’s no extra charge for long hair. No need to go home after exercising or swimming and tanning all day, stop by Drybar before a night out and they’ll have you evening ready in no time. But that’s not where it ends—Drybar clients say the blow out can last up to three days with proper care. 480 Howe Ave.; thedrybar.com. M.P.E.
Summer stock-up Boarhaus Boutique
/05)*/( *4 .03& *.1035"/5 5)"/ .",*/( )&3 )"11: 8*5) " (*'5 '30. 4)"3*' +&8&-&34
XXX 4IBSJG+FXFMFST DPN
Shop our NEW oNliNE StorE Thousands of products available, delivered to your door! www.incredpets.com
SKIP THE BIG-BOX STORE & SHOP LOCAL!
5
$
In Store Exclusive
5
off 20% OFF $ Toys, Treats,
Dog or Cat Food Purchase of $20 or more
Online Redemption: Use code FOOD at checkout. In store redemption: no code necessary, show coupon to cashier. Cannot be combined with other offers, $20 min
does not include sale tax. Expires 6/21/18
East Sacramento (916) 451-1199
and Chews
Not valid on food or litter. Cannot be combined with other offers. Online Redemption: Use code TREAT at checkout In store redemption: no code necessary, show coupon to cashier
Expires 6/21/18
Greenhaven (916) 421-7711
Carmichael (916) 481-7741
Self Serve Dog Wash Regular Price $10 Expires 6/21/18
Roseville (916) 786-7701
Online Exclusive
FREE
SHIPPInG
- no min purchase Use code SHIP18 at checkout. Not valid with other offers
Expires 6/21/18
Grass Valley (530) 272-7701
Auburn (530) 885-7711
www.InCREdPETS.COm • Family Owned and Operated Since 1995
62   |   SN&R   |   06.07.18
The weather’s warming up and you’ve found yourself in need of a few new summer accoutrements. Head over to Boarhaus Boutique for inspiration. This Midtown shop stocks a cozy collection of home goods, clothing, textiles, jewelry, paper goods and more. The vintage supply shop vibe emphasizes modern classics—think reclaimed wood and shabby hipster chic. Be sure to check out their stock of Skeem Design citronella candles. Recently featured in Martha Stewart Living magazine, they’re an elegant must-have mosquito repellent for your next outdoor summer party. 1115 21st St, Suite B; boarhaus.com. R.L.
Dare some new hair Tiffany Concklin, stylist
With more than 20 years of experience, Tiffany Concklin is a New York- and Los Angeles-quality stylist who just happens to be located much closer in Loehmann’s Plaza. When it comes to cutting and coloring hair, Concklin considers herself an artist, visualizing her clients’ requests and turning them into beautiful reality. Without being pushy, Concklin may even think up a new look and encourage you to think outside your style box. Have an idea for a summer cut or color but nervous to try it? Trust Concklin to craft something you’ll feel confident rocking all season long. By appointment only. (916) 397-6922; tiffanyconcklin.com. M.P.E.
To a tea Classy Hippie Tea Co.
Classy Hippie Tea Co.’s colorful and fragrant inventory is inspired by founder Leo Hickman’s worldly travels. As a professional tea sommelier, he chooses the best in gourmet, looseleaf and organic teas that are sourced throughout the world to serve his customers. Hickman stocks varieties such as a peach passion black tea blend (a perfect summer sipper), the elegantly spicy pai mu tan white tea (also known as white peony) and the musky-scented pu-erh, a tea that dates back to 17th century China. Inspired by his travels, Hickman’s shop regularly hosts creative tea pairings that highlight chocolate, cheese and other goodies paired with a nice, hot cup of tea. This quaint tea house is a wonderful addition to the Oak Park neighborhood and it also hosts a variety of regular events including Clubhouse Yoga, the Set if Off Sundays’ monthly book club and a weekly Saturday sketch night, billed as a safe space for the LGBTQ community to collaborate through artistic expression. 3226 Broadway; classyhippieteaco.com. S.R.
Relief that’s skin deep Barbara Gardner, massage therapist
A massage with Barbara Gardner isn’t just about spending an hour feeling great, it’s about reaping the benefits long into the next week, or month. Gardner works across a spectrum of needs: her clients include sports enthusiasts with aches and pains and cancer patients in need of comfort and care. She knows how to individualize a massage to a body’s specific needs in order to promote long-term health and care. Not only will Gardner relieve you of stress and tension through a fabulous massage, she’ll also renew your spirit with a warm and positive energy. By appointment only. (760) 688-2839 M.P.E.
SUMMER READING! Begin The Millennium Rhyme Lyrics 1973-2017 By Eric Richardson This collection offers autobiographical and social observations of an American Songwriter in the late twentieth century. Eric is a native Sacramento songwriter/guitarist.
Order a COpy NOW Available on Jet.com & ericrichardsongs.com
(6284)
Dress for summer success Heart Clothing Boutique
you’ll fawn over the flora at heart boutique in midtown, sacramento.
If you’re in need of a perfect outfit for Sacramento’s warm summer days and nights of every occasion, then be sure to browse the options at Heart Clothing Boutique. This petite boutique stocks the latest trends in cute rompers, dresses, shorts, tees and trendy jewelry, all at moderate prices. Brands offered include Keds, Bb Dakota, Tulle, Melody Ehsani Jewelry and the San Diego Hat Company. Sometimes Heart offers similar fabrics in different cuts, such as a romper, dress or maxi dress, so if you fall in love with a pattern, you may have many choices for a style you like best. If you’re in search of inspiration be sure to check out Heart’s Instagram for their latest looks: @heartboutique. 1903 Capitol Avenue; facebook.com/ HeartClothingBoutique. M.P.E.
PRoTECT YouR FAMILY’s FInAnCIAL FuTuRE
We offer financial coaching, education and strategies that help families take control of their finances. Most people would like to do better financially but don’t believe they can. Our mission is to help families become properly protected debt free ans financially independent.
PrODucts we Offer: Life isurance, IRAs, Financial Analysis, Mutual Funds, Long-Term car insurance, Auto and Home insurance, Debt elimination programs, Wills, Estate planning, Annuities, 401Ks, College funds!
Call our Agency to learn more
Omar Dailey · (916) 225-5807 CA#OM32850
06.07.18 | SN&R | 63
All Ages Welcome!
1417 R Street, Sacramento, 95811 • www.aceofspadessac.com friday, june 8
saturday, June 9
friday, june 15
thursday, june 21
saturday june 23
tuesday, june 26
wednesday, june 27
Sunday, july 8
wednesday, july 18
friday, july 20
tuesday, july 31
wednesday, august 8
Saturday, auguSt 11
Saturday, auguSt 18
coming soon 6/16 CORDUROY – A Pearl Jam Tribute 6/22 V101’s Old School House Party 6/24 Famous Dex 6/30 OMB Peezy 7/7 Money Man 7/14 Saved by the 90’s 7/22 Rumours - A Fleetwood Mac Tribute 7/24 English Beat 8/4 Zoso - The Ultimate Led Zeppelin Experience 8/30 The Exploited 9/29 Amanda y Diego 10/6 EDEN 10/14 Allen Stone 10/20 Rhye 11/4 Stryper 11/10 Colt Ford
Tickets available at all Dimple Records, and www.aceofspadessac.com 64 | SN&R | 06.07.18
R is for revelry T h e R S t R e e t G e t D ow n c el eb r aT es a T h r i v i n g a rT s h u b w i T h l i v e m u s i c, co m edy
a quiet break on r street, which can be brimming and bustling with folks spilling out from local bars and music venue ace of spades.
by Steph RodRiguez
From the bass-thumping night clubs of downtown K Street to the heavyhitting rock venues of Midtown and beyond, Sacramento’s nightlife is found in various areas throughout the growing capital city. There are historic bars in East Sac like the Bonn Lair and Club Raven that keep their regulars’ thirsts continually quenched. There are late-night art walks, pub crawls, house parties, comedy shows and just about any form of entertainment
available when the sun goes down. But there’s one lively district that’s flourished into a favored destination for many who seek nighttime entertainment, and its expanded quickly within the past 10 years to include restaurants, salons, boutiques, concert venues, and of course bars that specialize in artisanal cocktails and craft brews because our nighttime crowds love their booze. The 1400 block of R Street is one of the
city’s food and drink epicenters that offers a little something for everybody. Whether it’s a stacked burger and cold pint at Burgers & Brew, a stiff drink and a quick game of pool at R15, a sold-out concert at Ace of Spades, or a refreshing artisanal cocktail at the Shady Lady Saloon on a warm summer night, R Street is where it’s at. Now, the block that’s been under construction for nearly six months due to a new streetscape “R is foR RevelRy” continued on page 71
06.07.18 | SN&R | 65
JOAN JETT
and the Blackhearts A Paranormal Evening with
ALICE COOPER WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 15 8:30 P.M.
SUNDAY, AUGUST 19 8 P.M.
JON PARDI SATURDAY, OCTOBER 6 8 P.M.
800-822-WINN • JACKSONCASINO.COM 12222 New York Ranch Road • Jackson, CA 95642
®
Family Owned & Operated
66 | SN&R | 06.07.18
SINCE 1985
Management reserves all rights. Problem Gambling? 1-800-GAMBLER
DARK STAR ORCHESTRA THE GRATEFUL DEAD EXPERIENCE
Comedy blazers Various locations
Summer brings ample opportunities to lighten up and laugh in and around Sactown. At Thunder Valley Casino & Resort (1200 Athens Ave. in Lincoln; thundervalleyresort.com): Alleged joke borrower Dane Cook (June 15), immigrant impressionist Russell Peters (June 23), Gabriel “Fluffy” Iglesias (June 29), dad-joker Jim Gaffigan (July 21) and Jo Koy (August 1011). At the Punchline (2100 Arden Way; punchlinesac. com), check out Craig Robinson (June 7-10), who’s most known as a member of Judd Apatow’s Apatow Mafia, which is what the director’s posse of frequently collaborating comedy actors is sometimes called (Pineapple Express, This Is the End). Of course, he’s also known for playing Darryl on The Office. Other notables include Aries Spears and Amanda Seales. YouTube Seales’ hilarious bit on Late Night with Seth Meyers, where she throws shade at cat-callers and saves praise for Colin Kaepernick. Also, don’t miss Hasan Minhaj, The Daily Show with Trevor Noah contributor who wrecked President Donald Trump at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner last year. He gigs at the Community Center Theater (1301 L St.; sacramentocommunitycentertheater.com) on June 16. And on June 29 at the Golden 1 Center (500 David J Stern Walk; golden1center.com), Steve Martin and Martin Short remember their career highlights, performing a retrospective show that’s a slice of stand-up, convo and musical. Check out websites for time and ticket info. M.Z.
Pedal-powered cinema Bike-In Movie Night
The bike-in movie night series returns for its third season, hosted as usual, by the nonprofit HI Sacramento Hostel. The hostel, housed in a historic Victorian mansion that dates back to 1885, is truly a gem to travelers near and far. The lineup for this year’s series includes To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar (June 23), The Avengers (July 28) and Mrs. Doubtfire (August 25). Doors open at 8 p.m. and complimentary popcorn and water will be up for grabs. What’s more, this series is BYOB, although it should be noted that only beer and wine are permitted. Also, leave your pot at home, Cheech, as this is a ganja-free zone. A $5 donation is encouraged, but not required. 925 H Street; facebook. com/hisacramento. S.R.
Off the Rails: Happy Hour & Trivia Night California State Railroad Museum
Test your beer-and-wine-numbed brain to the backdrop of old locomotives, or just meet other people, at this after-hours trivia-thon/happy hour event held every second and fourth Saturday, 6:30pm-9pm. Of course, there are prizes, including train ride tickets, museum passes and various donations from local businesses. Tickets are $12 ($10 for museum members), and you can feel noble about that price: proceeds go to the museum’s education programs offered all year long. June 9 and 23 are your last chances to come aboard. 125 I Street; californiarailroad.museum. M.Z.
Eat, drink and be neighborly Gather
Gather Oak Park’s monthly celebration is inspired by warm, Sacramento summer nights and a mission to bring communities together with live music, delicious fare and some of the city’s craftiest vendors. It happens every second Thursday in Oak Park through October. This foodie event includes communal tables for outdoor dining, a craft beer area, artisanal food vendors and demos, interactive art and also a kids park. Gather has also expanded its event to the Rocklin area as a movies in-the-park series on select Friday nights. This summer, family friendly films like The Emoji Movie (June 22), Peter Rabbit (July 13) and Coco (August 3) will show in various parks in Rocklin. For more information on Gather events, times and locations check out the website. gathernights.com. S.R.
A perfect prom Q-Prom Neon Lights
Dance in a neon getup for an evening at the Sacramento LGBT Community Center’s annual ball for LBGT youth and allies. On its 10th go this year, organizers expect to fill the Union Ballroom with around 700 people ages 13 to 20 for safe fun with an authentic prom night experience. Advance tickets are $10 on Eventbrite, $15 at the door. Can’t afford it? Email the center’s youth programs manager at Jesse. Archer@SacCenter.org. 2425 24th Street; 6000 J Street. M.Z.
THURSDAY, JUNE 28 AT 7:30 1013 K STREET DOWNTOWN SACRAMENTO • (916) 476-3356 • CRESTSACRAMENTO.COM
23RD ANNUAL
KATE WOLF MUSIC FESTIVAL
JUNE 28-JULY 1 2018 Los Lobos Indigo Girls Keb’ Mo’ Martha Reeves & the Vandellas Leftover Salmon Ani DiFranco Harry Chapin: A Celebration in song with the Chapin Family Joan Osborne Infamous Stringdusters Tom Paxton & The Don Juans David Bromberg Quintet Red Molly Mandolin Orange Eilen Jewell John McCutcheon Poor Man’s Whiskey Duo Quartet (Chris Webster, Nina Gerber, Pam Delgado, Jeri Jones) Hills to Hollers (Laurie Lewis, Linda Tillery, Barbara Higbie) Ulali Project John Craigie Rainbow Girls Amanda Anne Platt & The Honeycutters Jayme Stone’s Folklife Mamajowali Whiskey Treaty Roadshow Risky Biscuits Joe Craven Real Sarahs Crys Matthews Paul Kamm & Eleanore MacDonald MaMuse Stephen Kent Rita Hosking The Rad Trads Tommy & The Rozumatics Blue Summit The Coffis Brothers & The Mountain Men Wendy DeWitt Jones Gang Joan Shelley Wavy Gravy Alisa Fineman & Kimball Hurd Baby Gramps Feztones Brendan Phillips + more BLACK OAK RANCH • LAYTONVILLE, CALIFORNIA
nightlife + entertainment continued on page 69
KATEWOLFMUSICFESTIVAL.COM
06.07.18 | SN&R | 67
FREE SHOW & FIREWORKS
JULY 7
TH
For a complete list of shows visit www.colusacasino.com Must be 21+ to attend. Management Reserves All Rights ©2018
All images provided by Fandamic Tour
68 | SN&R | 06.07.18
check out the crystal method and a ton of other great live acts at this year’s concerts in the park.
nightlife + entertainment continued on page 70
Don’t miss these heavyweight artists performing this summer at Concerts in the Park: The CrysTal MeThod
J u ly 2 7
danCe Gavin danCe
June 22
Middle Class ruT
J u ly 2 0
hobo Johnson & The loveMakers
J u ly 1 3
Tunes al fresco Concerts in the Park
On May 18, post-punks Franz Ferdinand played to a crowd of over 9,500 people at Concerts in the Park, breaking the 27-year-old free summer concert series’ singleshow attendance record. But, the season’s not over. Jazz, electronic dance music, hard rock, hip-hop and soul make for a pretty diverse selection of sounds through July 27, a series which last year brought in around 76,000 people. Expect to see a park packed every Friday (minus July 6) starting at 5 p.m., with food trucks, mobile boutiques, live art exhibits, beer and life-sized bubble wands. 9th and J Streets; godowntownsac.com. M.Z.
06.07.18 | SN&R | 69
nightlife + entertainment continued from page 69
Moonlight for a cause Lunar Lunacy
Lunar Lunacy is Sactown’s only moonlit, summer bike ride for charity; it takes place June 23 from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. Deck out your two-wheeled transportation with the brightest and most colorful lights, gather some homies and cruise by iconic spots such as Raley Field and the Crocker Art Museum during a 6-mile, fully closed course designed by the Sacramento Police Department’s bike unit officers. This year’s ride benefits CASA Sacramento’s Making Memories Program and other local children’s charities. Enjoy a pre- and post-ride festival with live music from the KMC Band, food trucks, vendor booths and a bounce house for the kids. For the boozers at heart, the California Brewer’s Festival will pour cold pints inside its beer garden because what’s a summer night bike ride without some much-needed libations? Capitol Mall Greens between 5th and 7th Streets; lunarlunacyride.com. S.R.
get weird and howl at the moon with all the other local lunatics at this year’s lunar lunacy bike ride. photos courtesy lunar lunacy
Tuesday’s West coast sWing and tacos Wednesday Hot country college nigHt $2.5/3.5/4.5 drink specials
june 8 dylan crawford
Trursday’s 2 for 1 drafts 9-11
june 9 Jay tausig
live MuSic
Friday $3 jack 8-9 country in back karaoke up front
Show off your fun, edgy side
june 15 banJo bones june 16 david ryle
saTurday ‘s country in back karaoke up front
june 22 J.m long & common hours
sunday Funday 18 & over college dance nigHt
june 29 legal addiction
Chaser Brand//
33 Beers On Draft
Q uay e y e w e a r
Josh Ward sTraighT ouT oF Texas
july 14tH just 10 bucks 1320 Del paso blvD in olD north sac
Stoneyinn.com
916.402.2407
june 23 adam Jacobs
Monday Pint night 5-8 PM, trivia @ 6:30 PM taco tuesday $1.25 tacos noon – close Wednesday oPen Mic – sign-uPs @ 7:30 PM 101 Main Street, roSeville 916-774-0505 · lunch/dinner 7 days a week fri & sat 9:30pm - close 21+
70 | SN&R | 06.07.18
/bar101roseville
// V i n tag e L e V i s 1903 Capitol ave (Corner of 19 th ) @heartboutique
“R is foR RevelRy” continued from page 65
project, is throwing a huge celebration called the R Street Get Down on Saturday, June 16 from noon to 8 p.m. in honor of the block’s grand re-opening. The live music lineup alone throughout the day is packed with artists like Rituals of Mine, Cemetery Sun and La Noche Oskura, among others. Inside Ace of Spades, a vinyl cafeteria and makers mart will feature a large variety of LPs, a perfect addition for collectors and audiophiles. This celebration is intended to reintroduce the community to the businesses that are a part of the R Street corridor and vendors will also be on site selling handmade goods and art. Rituals of Mine lead vocalist Terra Lopez says the band, which is now based out of Los Angeles and signed to Warner Bros. records, wanted to perform at the celebration because they’re proud of their hometown and the city’s continued growth. “We are always excited for the opportunity
to come back and play to our favorite city,” Lopez says. “We are so grateful for the city’s support over all these years.” Cracking jokes onstage during the celebration is comedian and SN&R weed guru Ngaio Bealum, while fellow comedian and special guest emcee Robert Berry will keep the party lively throughout the day and into the evening. This all-day affair is a great way to kick off summer and welcome back the vibrancy of R Street without all the yellow tape. “When I perform and host at non-comedy club venues, it’s a fun challenge to be bigger than life and appeal to a crowd that’s also walking around and partying,” Berry says. “It’s great to be a part of something this big that I can also enjoy throughout the day, too. I love the R Street area and it’s been great to see it evolve into such a cool spot over the last 25 years.”
Q: WHAT IS ?
2708 J Street Sacramento, CA 916.441.4693 www.harlows.com
2708 J Street
SAn FrAnCiSCo’S UltimAte triBUte to JoUrney
6/7 7pm free tix online/$3 at the door
Discover ThursDays: Deacon Free, The GhosT Town rebellion
A: offers gift certificates and tickets to the best businesses, restaurants, theaters and venues in town up to 75% OFF!
6/8 6pm $12adv
6/9 10pm free tix online/$10 at the door
The Groove line - Funk & soul w/ DJs epik & plaTurn
6/22 trashcan Sinatras (early)
reeD MatHis trio
6/22 Just like Heaven (Ultimate tribute aaaaito the Cure) 6/23 Heartless (A tribute to Heart) 6/24 day 26
6/10 7Pm $10Adv
6/8 6Pm $15Adv
elise trouW (All AgeS)
Blue Water HigHWay (HeAdliner),
6/28 Armstrong & getty 20th Anniversary 6/30 electric Flag (early) 6/30 mike Jones
WAlt Hoy
7/1 Slum village 7/5 electric 6 7/8 Show Banga
6/8 9:30Pm $15
eMinence enseMBle
7/13 drop dead red 7/14 matt Costa
6/16 6:30pm $15adv
7/15 mike Farris
The comeDy oF anDy bumaTai For booking inquiries, email Robert@momosacramento.com
6/16 rich Homie Quan 6/20 the Calling
6/7 7Pm $12Adv
6/14 7pm free tix online/$3 at the door
Discover ThursDays: ruby Jaye, samanTha sharp
6/14 Justin townes earle 6/18 Zane Carney
yeek, sloan evans
sacramento’s favorite djs every fri at 10pm snrsweetdeals.newsreview.com
Coming Soon
6/9 8Pm $15Adv
Majestic
www.momosacramento.com
7/19 Phoebe Bridgers 6/11 7Pm $30
Dirty Dozen Brass BanD (HeAdliner), Simo
7/20 tainted love 7/21 CupcaKke
06.07.18 | SN&R | 71
Irish Greens Pub salad, de VeRe’s iRisH Pub First of all, as someone who’s spent a fair amount of time in pubs, I feel qualified to say this dish is misnamed. “Pub salad” sounds like... iceberg and pink tomatoes. This is one of my favorite salads in this great-salad town. On various visits, I’ve gotten various lettuces, including the underserved green leaf lettuce, which is the best. The perfectly sliced apples are always special, and the candied pecans are candied pecans—and not too candied. And BTW, on Wednesdays, the excellent selection of whiskies are half-priced. I said: half-priced. You’re welcome.
—aleX GilRane Where the joyous chickens come home to roost. photo by serene lusano
Chickenjoy? Not so much.
by Becky Grunewald
Now that I’m regularly cruising Mack Road for my Cuco’s pozole and ceviche fix (see Dish, May 10), I noted two fried chicken restaurants only blocks apart. Jollibee I had heard of, since there was hoopla when this Philippinesbased chain opened one of its 1,200 outlets here. Louisiana Famous Fried Chicken was new to me, but sounded intriguing when I found out that this franchised chain was started by a white man from Michigan in L.A. in 1976, bought in 2009 by a Cambodian man who had worked there since he was 18, and now is mostly run by Cambodian franchisees. In a 1989 fast-food chicken roundup, Ruth Reichl, patron saint of Boomer foodies, declared it to have “a certain amount of character.” I concur with her tepid-yetvaguely-positive assessment of the fried chicken ($4.99 for two pieces with side). The skin is dark, crunchy and slightly spicy, yielding to juicy meat. It held up through the trip home in the car—I was surprised to find that LFFC was a takeout-only joint, and staffed by a jovial security guard. The side of battered, fried shrimp ($3.25) was too expertly fried and garlicky to not eat in the car, as my friend and I did. Of the side dishes, the dirty rice (small sides $1.25) was absolutely bland and not worthy of the name, but the rice was used to much better effect in the tasty chicken-fried rice. The gumbo ($5.99) was topped with shrimp and heavy on the celery, onions, and green pepper, and was probably the healthiest option on the menu. At Jollibee, the “Chickenjoy” ($5.99 for two pieces with side)–their Orwellian name for fried chicken—decidedly lacked character. The outside was pallid and very crispy, the inner meat bordering on slimy and of a grayish hue. I’ve heard of dark meat, but gray meat? The corn was swimming in margarine, and the side of spaghetti ($3.99) was Spaghettios-sweet with flavorless hot dog-type sausage in it. This is fast food, so I’m not sure what I
72 | SN&R | 06.07.18
expected, but the sweetness threw me off. Also tooth-achingly sweet was the halo-halo ($4.99), but this is to be expected from this dessert concoction composed of shaved ice, condensed milk and jelly candy. The best part was the small piece of flan on top, and the sweet beans at the bottom, which made me feel like I was at least getting one mouthful of vitamins and fiber. The Filipino dish pancit palabok is dubbed “fiesta noodles” ($5.19) for Western customers, but whatever you call it, this rice noodle dish topped with pork and shrimp gravy is satisfying salty and savory. This may be due to the tinapa (smoked fish) flakes and chicharon bits scattered on top to up the umami, or more likely copious amounts of MSG, as most fast food contains. LFFC is dirt cheap, and you could feed a family well on a bucket of chicken, some gumbo and a big side of chicken-fried rice; despite the interesting backstory it’s not worth a special trip there. Jollibee is beloved comfort food to some, but Jimboys remains the one-and-only fast food place I will eat. I’ll continue to find my chickenjoy at South. Ω
Jollibee 6021 Mack road, (916) 399-6023 Meal for one: $10 Good for: palabok fiesta Notable dishes: Chickenjoy, halo halo
louisiana Famous Fried chicken 5595 Mack road, (916) 399-1095 Meal for one: $10 Good for: Chicken fried rice, crispy shrimp Notable dishes: Gumbo Fast-food chicken, South Sacramento
Summer Sippers Tequila infusions One of the rewards of suffering through hot summer days is relaxing on warm summer nights, preferably with a chilled beverage. I myself plan to log some serious time this summer at Centro making my way through the menu of refreshing tequila infusions. Made of fresh fruit soaked in silver tequila—nothing else— these simple concoctions let the flavor of the tequila shine through with nothing but a wholesome touch of natural sweetness to enhance it. Numerous combinations of pineapple, strawberry, kiwi, blackberry and blueberry beckon, but I started with the hibiscusapple-blueberry, a marvelous, not-too-sweet choice that tasted like summer itself. Served straight up (the best way) or with triple sec and lime on ice.
—TRaCi HuKill
THE V WoRd
Filling your taco hole In Spanish, la cosecha means harvest. In Sacramento, La Cosecha means the wooden-slat-walled, exposed ductwork Mexican food eatery in Cesar Chavez Park with a massive outdoor-dining space (917 9th Street). On a recent lunchtime visit, the server said that the Tacos de Papa ($11) were the only vegan option on the menu (the Enchiladas de Calabacitas (squash enchiladas; $12) are also listed as vegan, but are on the dinner menu). Other than the titular potatoes promised inside the corn tortillas, are sauteed poblano, Manic Panic Hot Hot Pink-hued pickled onions, disks of radish and a mountain of salsa. The trio of tacos come with cojita, so diners need to specify to make theirs vegan when ordering. The tacos are solid, but don’t sparkle; it feels like an element is missing flavorwise, which was likely fulfilled for omnivore tongues with the cheese. They’ll fill your taco void, but with Nixtaco in Roseville excelling with its variety and quality of vegan tacos, they don’t really compare.
—sHoKa
photo courtesy of hoppy brewing co.
60% 0FF Buy 1 adult Buffet and 2 drinks get 2nd adult Buffet 60% off original coupon only • no copies
1 coupon per table. Not for parties of 10 or more. Cannot be combined with any other offer. expires 06/21/18.
Here’s to railroad days by Steph RodRiguez
The menu at Hoppy’s Railyard Kitchen & Hopgarden, the new project of the Hoppy Brewing Company, which closed its East Sac brewpub location in February, is inspired by Sacramento’s rich history, according to executive chef Kent Souza. Souza, who also created dishes for Kupros and Roxy Restaurant and Bar, says a recent field-trip with his son to the Sacramento History Museum influenced the direction of the restaurant and taphouse that will open this summer in the 9,000-square-foot space formerly occupied by Ten22 in Old Sacramento. “Local is our main priority, but we also want to incorporate the
history of Sacramento and what it had to offer when the railyard was [operating] in Sacramento,” Souza says. “You’re going to see things like bass, striper, indigenous fish to the Sacramento River like crawfish, and game that you would find in that era like pheasant, quail and duck. We’re going to tap into that real hardcore and try to keep Old Sacramento’s culture alive through cuisine.” Souza coined the term “New American Delta Cuisine,” a unique style he hopes reflects the array of food available not only during the development of the railyard, but also when the Gold Rush was booming. “I’ve really been inspired to keep
my city’s culture alive. It’s really fascinating to me how diverse the cuisine was and still is,” Souza says. “For me as a chef, that’s like a freakin’ playground because I can just touch on so many demographics, and when you think of the railyard and how many different people came to build it and be a part of that, and then the Gold Rush and how many people came from all over the country or even the world. I’m really going to touch as many demographics and different style of cuisines as I can while keeping it cohesive.” With crawfish season upon us, Souza says, Hoppy regulars can expect to see the crustacean on the menu perhaps paired with corn and a flavorful broth. Although the menu is in its developing stages, he plans to bring in influence from his butchery days at Roxy, so expect to see tri-tip, ribs, brisket and flank steak varieties available. Hoppy’s Railyard will also feature a large patio area where Souza plans to grow an herb garden and source fragrant greens like lemon thyme, rosemary and sage, while Hoppy’s owner Troy Paski says he also plans on growing hops for the company’s brews right on site. When asked if Sacramento’s thirst for craft beer options, with more than 60 operating businesses throughout the city, will bottleneck anytime soon, Paski says he’s optimistic, and that there is a niche market for everyone. “I don’t think the bubble’s going to burst. There’s a certain amount of saturation and there’s a certain amount of awareness. I think the craft beer market only has 15 percent of the population’s attention, so there are a lot of consumers that still aren’t aware of what good craft beer is so that tells me there’s still opportunity out there,” Paski says. “I don’t necessarily know if there is opportunity for all these guys to become regional brewers like Sierra Nevada, but there’s an opportunity and a niche for you to fit into a neighborhood somewhere that is underserved. If you’re making good beer and you’ve got good food, you’ll survive.” Ω
SACRAMENTO
1402 Broadway 916.930.0888
China Buffet
CITRUS HEIGHTS
5623 Sunrise Blvd. 916.961.6888
Sun-Thurs 11am -10pm • Fri & Sat 11am -10:30pm
chinabuffetrestaurant.com
PARTY ROOMS AVAILABLE • NOW SERVING BEER & WINE
CUSTOMIZED EYEBROW MICROBLADING
EYELASH EXTENSION SERVICE BOOK ONLINE TODAY! 9075 ELK GROVE BLVD #100A UVGLAMOROUS.COM l (916)683-1540
taco
tuesday Vega frien n d optio ly ns * BUY 1 GET 1 ENTRÉE
FREE *
reyaztecabreakfast.com 6400 Fair Oaks Blvd, Corner of Fair Oaks & Marconi ∙ (916) 993-8411 * Coupon expires 8-9-18 / Not redeemable with other coupons or discounts / Minimum $8.99 entrée purchase required
06.07.18 | SN&R | 73
74
|
SN&R
|
06.07.18
Celebration Arts Theatre is now in our exciting NEW home at 2727 B Street Opens June 15 & runs to July 29, 2018 I N R E P E R T O R Y
Crowd-pleasing science Rap masters Bone Thugs-n-Harmony suit up for a Sacramento show Thursday
For Tickets or more information: 916/455-2787 or www.celebrationarts.net
by RichaRd Ramos
Your Downtown Service Shop
CeleArts - SN&R Spring Guide HH04.indd 1
Photo courtesy of bone thugs
previews of tracks from a pending 2018 album from the entire collective. Flesh also revealed that he may have some solo music in the works and that fans can expect to catch an appearance from the group on rapper Wiz Khalifa’s upcoming album, Rolling Papers 2, due out in July. For the show at Ace of Spades, the group is ready to bring their infectious signature energy back to the city. An energy which the group has remained consistent with since their early days, both onstage and in the recording booth. “The key is to stay The Bone Thugs, from left to right: Layzie Bone, Krayzie creative,” Flesh said. “We try Bone, Wish Bone, Flesh-n-Bone and Bizzy Bone. to be innovators, motivators and such with respect to our music.” And the music translates to the stage in From their humble beginnings in Ohio and a way that is only relative to Bone Thugs-nsigning with Eazy-E’s Ruthless Records, to Harmony, he said. securing a Grammy win and platinum “Bone Thugs’ energy on stage is so certifications, to working with hip-hop electrifying,” Flesh said. “After icons Tupac Shakur and Notorious over 25 years, bringing that “We B.I.G., Bone Thugs-n-Harmony energy is second nature to has solidified themselves as us. We’re scientists when it try to be one of the most successful comes to it.” innovators, hip-hop groups of all time. To be consistent with Not stopping there: with that energy, you also motivators and such over 25 years in the music need a devoted following with respect to our industry, the multiplatinum to match what you bring recording artists are returnto the stage. The West music.” ing to Sacramento for a June Coast is a major outlet for 7 show at Ace of Spades. Bone Thugs-n-Harmony. Flesh-n-Bone The show marks the first And for Sacramento, the rapper, Bone Thugs-ntime since last December’s city remains a special place Harmony V101 Throwback Holiday Jam for the iconic group. at the Golden 1 Center that Bone “It’s been 25 years or so, and Thugs—consisting of Krayzie Bone, Bizzy we try to make it to Sac twice a year,” Bone, Layzie Bone, Flesh-n-Bone and Wish said Flesh. “It’s all love. Thanks for always Bone—will be performing in Sactown. embracing us as if we’re from there. We’ll see “Sacramento always shows out for us,” you soon.” Ω Flesh-n-Bone told SN&R. “We’re going to dig deep into the archive–old and new.” catch bone thugs-n-harmony thursday, June 7 at 7 p.m. at Ace of spades. Flesh teased further—the “new” could tickets are on sale now for $31.50. potentially mean performing unreleased solo songs from other members of the group, or
SMOG CHECK
3175
$
(reg 49.75) most cars. Call for details. Same day. Fast In/Out $
5/18/18 1:48 PM
OIL
CHANGE
2699
$
Call for details.
916 554-6471 2000 16th St Sacramento M-F 7:30-5:30 Sat 8-4 sacsmog.com
$60
EMISSIONS DIAGNOSTIC w/repairs at time of service. (reg $120) most cars. For renewal reg. only. Call for details.
Use your smart phone QR reader for more specials
06.07.18 | SN&R | 75
KR LT PR ES EN TS
GET READY TO ROCK THE LAKE ALT-ROCK RELOAD EVERCLEAR | FUEL
MARCY PLAYGROUND | LOCAL H | OLEANDER
SATURDAY, JULY 7
ICE CUBE
EVERLAST | MIX MASTER MIKE SATURDAY, AUGUST 4
PAPA ROACH
WITH SPECIAL GUEST SATURDAY, AUGUST 11 Purchase Tickets at HardRockCasinoLakeTahoe.com
Stay Tuned for More Announcements by Downloading Our Mobile App!
Brought to you by @HRHCLAKETAHOE #MADEFORMUSIC 50 HIGHWAY 50, STATELINE, NV 89449 | 844.588.ROCK
76
|
SN&R
|
06.07.18
HARDROCKCASINOLAKETAHOE.COM
for the week of JUNe 7
by kate gonzales
Post eVeNtS PoSt events oNLINe online FoR for FRee free At at
www.newsreview.com/sacramento
PoPS IN the PARK: The nine-piece ensemble Ideateam kicks off East Sac’s Pops in the Park 2018 series. 6pm, no cover. East Portal Park, 1120 Rodeo Way.
SAC’S SummeRtIme ShoWCASe: Live hiphop/R&B from California. Performers include Shana J., DJ Kalifornia King, Eyez, Mo Rocket and more. 7:30pm, $5. The Colony, 3512 Stockton Blvd.
tuRNPIKe tRouBAdouRS: With Charley
Crockett. 7pm, $27.50. Ace Of Spades, 1417 R St.
SUNDAY, 6/10 ALeX JeNKINS QuARtet: A live album recording
show. 7pm, $10-$20. Clara Auditorium, 1425 24th St.
dANIeL CAStRo BANd: San Francisco blues/
07
thu
Comedian Craig Robinson wants to see your ass at the Punch Line.
indie. 2:30pm, $10. Powerhouse, 614 Sutter St. in Folsom.
WEDNESDAY, 6/13 mARK hummeL’S SummeR SeSSIoNS 2018: A folk blues celebration featuring guitarist Guy Davis, Lazy Lester, Joe Beard and more. 7:30pm, $12-$43. Harris Center, 10 College Parkway in Folsom.
Craig Robinson Punch Line Sacramento, 8 P.m., $30-$53 Craig Robinson is so much more than just a doorman. The Chicago-born comedian got his big break on arguably Comedy the most popular sitcom of the 2000s, The Office. As warehouse foreman Darryl Philbin, he was the comedic juxtaposition to Steve Carell’s bumbling Michael Scott character. He’s had memorable roles alongside Seth Rogen
in films like Pineapple Express, This Is the End and Knocked Up (as the sensitive doorman). His more serious projects include a James Brown biopic and a father to an aspiring teenage rapper in Morris from America. But this weekend, it’s only jokes. Robinson brings his standup to Sacramento through Sunday. 2100 Arden Way, punchlinesac.com.
THURSDAY, 6/7 BoNe thuGS-N-hARmoNy: Hip-hop group performs. See story on page 75. 7pm, $31.50. Ace Of Spades, 1417 R St.
CoNCeRt IN the PARKWAy: Featuring cover band Cat’s Meow. 5:30pm, no cover. Camp Pollock, 1501 Northgate Blvd.
JACKIe eVANCho: Classical crossover
singer. 7:30pm, $55-$95. Harris Center, 10 College Parkway in Folsom.
JeSuS & the dINoSAuRS: With Wicked Bears, Vinnie Guidera & The Dead Birds, Melissa Schiller & The Baker-Miller Pinks. 8pm, $8. The Press Club, 2030 P St.
PIRL’S PLAyGRouNd: Bob Tetz and Giorgi
Khokhobashvili perform. 8:30pm, no cover. Scarlet’s Specialty Saloon, 614 Sutter St. in Folsom.
FRIDAY, 6/8 BANd oF CoyoteS: With Occupy the Trees, Adam Poe. 8pm, call for cover. Old Ironsides, 1901 10th St.
CoNCeRtS IN the PARK: Free weekly concert with Peter Petty, Drop Dead Red, National Lines. 5pm, no cover. Cesar Chavez Plaza, 910 I St.
eLISe tRouW: Alternative artist performs with special guests. 7pm, $15-$18. Harlow’s, 2708 J St.
LoVAtARAXX: With Cosmic Kitten, Precious
Child. 6pm, $5. The Silver Orange, 922 57th St.
PLAN 9: Misfits tribute band plays with Short Trip, Love for Fire (Tribute to Alkaline Trio), Straight Through. 6:30pm, $10-$12. Holy Diver, 1517 21st St.
SuN VALLey GuN CLuB: Album release show with Bastards of Young, Ani Maul. 8pm, $8. The Red Museum, 212 15th St.
Online listings will be considered for print. Print listings are edited for space and accuracy. Deadline for print listings is 5 p.m. Wednesday. Deadline for NightLife listings is midnight Sunday. Send photos and reference materials to Calendar Editor Kate Gonzales at snrcalendar@newsreview.com.
FOOD & DRINK THURSDAY, 6/7 JAZZ ANd WINe mIXeR: Wine and music by Midtown Jazz to support Her Health First’s Black Mother’s United program. 5:30pm, $50-$5,000. Studio 817, 817 16th St.
SATURDAY, 6/9 NIChIReN BuddhISt ChuRCh SummeR Food BAZAAR ANd RummAGe SALe: A wide variety of Japanese foods will be available, as well as snow cones, raffle prizes and a rummage sale featuring many Japanese items. 11am, no cover. Sacramento Nichiren Buddhist Church, 5191 24th St.
SUNDAY, 6/10 NIChIReN BuddhISt ChuRCh SummeR Food BAZAAR ANd RummAGe SALe: See event
listing for 6/9. 11am, no cover. Sacramento Nichiren Buddhist Church, 5191 24th St.
thAt dAmN BBQ: A barbecue competition hosted by That Damn Show, with prizes for best presentation, most tender and best taste. 10am, no cover. Rocklin Quarry Park, 4000 Rocklin Road in Rocklin.
FESTIVALS
FILM
SATURDAY, 6/9 the mIdtoWN BIZARRe mAKeR PoP uP ShoP: Local makers including All Elements Apothecary, Fuel Good Foods, Olive Company and more set up shop. 10am, no cover. Identity Coffees, 1430 28th St.
thIS mIdtoWN: Show up for bars, music,
dancing, comedy and food. 5pm, no cover. Midtown Art Retail Restaurant Scene, 1050 20th St.
toy, GAme & PoP CuLtuRe eXPo: Meet stars
MUSIC
snrcalendar@newsreview.com
tuCK & PAttI: Vocal/guitar jazz duo. 7:30pm,
$45. Sofia Tsakopoulos Center for the Arts, 2700 Capitol Ave.
uNIoN 13: With Anti-Social, Infirmities & Banger. 8pm, $10. Cafe Colonial, 3520 Stockton Blvd.
SATURDAY, 6/9 ARtS & LeISuRe: With The Aerosols, Knock Knock. Beer sales support the Sacramento Bicycle Kitchen. 6pm, no cover. Sacramento Bicycle Kitchen, 1915 I St.
BAddeSt BeAm: With Anime Aliens, Bahama Investigation Team, Noah Reed. 7:30pm, $10. Cafe Colonial, 3520 Stockton Blvd.
BILL FRISeLL tRIo: Featuring Thomas Morgan
and Rudy Royston. 7:30pm, $35-$55. Crest Theatre, 1013 K St.
mINI BLueS FeStIVAL: McConnell Estates Winery hosts a festival with Tim Noxon Rockin’ Blues, Val Starr & the Blues Rocket and the Jeff Watson Band. 5:30pm, $15-$20. McConnell Estates Winery, 10686 W. Stockton Blvd. in Elk Grove.
from shows like Pee Wee’s Playhouse and browse vendors selling toys, comics and more. 10am. $7-$25. Elks Lodge, 5631 Cypress Ave. in Carmichael.
uPCyCLePoP: Reclaimed and repurposed art,
furniture, fashion and inventions. Noon, no cover. 7300 Folsom Blvd.
WALK the BouLeVARd LIVe: Check out North Sacramento businesses, which will host live musicians, performance and visual arts, special deals and more along Del Paso Boulevard. 3pm. $10-$20. Old North Sacramento, Del Paso Boulevard.
SUNDAY, 6/10
THURSDAY, 6/7 the PRINCeSS BRIde: The first of three film screenings in the museum’s courtyard this summer. Sacramento Comedy Spot comedians open the show; courtyard opens at 7pm. 8:15pm, $6-$12. Crocker Art Museum, 216 O St.
FRIDAY, 6/8 FLoAt-IN moVIe NIGht: Enjoy the family movie
Moana from the pool. 7:30pm, $3-$4. Rutter Swim Center, 7350 Palmer House Drive.
COMEDY Comedy SPot: The Gateway Show. Comedians tell some jokes, get way too high, then try to tell more jokes. Maybe they’ll repeat some. 9pm Friday, 6/8. $12-$15. 1050 20th St., Suite 130.
FAIR oAKS theAtRe FeStIVAL: Comedy Under the Stars. Manny Maldonado opens this outdoor comedy series. 8pm Friday, 6/8. $15$42. 7991 California Ave. in Fair Oaks.
LAuGhS uNLImIted Comedy CLuB: Paul Ogata.
SACRAmeNto ANtIQue FAIRe: Hundreds of vendors sell vintage clothing, military antiques, art, jewelry and more. 6:30am, $3. 21st & X Streets, 2350 21st St.
MONDAY, 6/11
Featuring G. King. through 6/10. $10. Smile Out Loud. Headliner Kabir Singh, featuring Carlos Rodriguez and Taylor Evans. 8pm Wednesday, 6/13. $158-$20. 1207 Front St.
PuNCh LINe: Craig Robinson. See event
JuNeteeNth: The California Legislative Black Caucus and Sacramento Black Chamber of Commerce commemorate the 153rd anniversary of the emancipation of enslaved African-Americans. 3:30pm, no cover. California State Capitol, 1315 10th St.
highlight on page 77. through 6/10. $30$50. 2100 Arden Way, Suite 225.
CALeNdAR LIStINGS CoNtINued oN PAGe 78
06.07.18 | SN&R | 77
See more evenTS and SuBmiT your own aT newSreview.com/Sacramento/calendar
suspenseful story of Death Valley Scotty’s record-breaking, high-speed trip from LA to Chicago in 1905. Through 9/30. $6$12. Weekend Excursion Train Rides. Enjoy a relaxing and memorable train ride along the Sacramento River. Through 9/23. $6-$24. Off the Rails Happy Hour. A trivia night with a backdrop filled with full-sized locomotives and interpretive exhibits. Through 6/23. $10-$12. 111 I St.
Friday, 6/8
The empire Strips Back CoMMunity Center theater, 8 p.M., $45$128
crocKer arT muSeum: Hopes Springing High—
Buckle up nerds, you’re going for a ride. Think Spaceballs with a dash—OK, a heaping handful—of Dita Von Teese, and you’ll get any warmblooded geek’s on STaGe heart racing. The Empire Strips Back—A PHoto courteSy oF tHe emPire StriPS BacK Burlesque Parody brings its dangerously seductive Boba Fett and sexy Stormtroopers from Australia for the first tour in the states. Explore your sensual fantasies in a galaxy far, far away with striptease, song and dance and some Aussie humor. 1301 L Street, empirestripsback.com.
Gifts of African American Art. Works by Romare Bearden, Beauford Delaney, Faith Ringgold and others are represented in this exhibit. Through 7/15. no cover-$10. 216 O St.
art
on StaGe cHauTauQua PLayHouSe: Comedy of Tenors. A sequel to the Ken Ludgwig farce, Lend Me a Tenor!. Through 6/9. $19-$22. 5325 Engle Road, Suite 110 in Carmichael.
muSic circuS aT THe weLLS farGo PaviLion: Singin’ In The Rain. Unforgettable songs, dance sequences and comedy routines make this Music Circus premiere shine. Through 6/17. $45-$90. 1419 H St.
SacramenTo communiTy cenTer THeaTer: The Empire Strips Back. See event highlight above. 8pm friday, 6/8. $48-$128. 1301 L St.
THe BricKHouSe GaLLery & arT comPLeX: 2nd Saturday Poetry at The Brickhouse. A night of poetry. 7pm Saturday, 6/9. $5-$10. 2837 37th St.
THe GuiLd THeaTer: Baltimore. A racially charged incident divides students and pushes uncomfortable conversations. Through 6/16. $10-$18. 2828 35th St.
GaLLery aT 48 naToma: Feast for the Eyes. Linda Heath Clark and Craig Stephens display images of fruits and vegetables. Through 6/28. no cover. 48 Natoma St. in Folsom.
JayJay: Big Issues Small Pieces. Inspired by the #MeToo #TimesUp and #WeSaidEnough movements, this exhibit is an artistic platform to discuss the evolution around gender and power in our culture. Through 6/30, no cover. 5524 Suite B Elvas Ave.
micro GaLLery: Artworks by Felipe Davalos, El Maestro. His work, inspired by the pre-Columbian artists of his native Mexico, reflects history and visual storytelling. Through 6/16. no cover. 1200 S St., Suite D.
HarriS cenTer: From Orphan to Queen, the Story of Esther. A musical based on the Biblical story of Hadassah, a Jewish woman who puts her own life in danger, wins the respect of the king and saves her people from massacre. Through 6/17. $15. 10 College Parkway in Folsom.
wiLLiam J. Geery THeaTer: The Porch. A comedy about gentrification, remembering the past and falling in love at any age. Through 6/16. $15-$18. 2130 L St.
for 6/7. 11am, no cover. Sunrise Mall, 6041 Sunrise Blvd. in Citrus Heights.
tueSday, 6/12 a midSummer niGHT: A family-friendly night of activities, crafts and ice cream to kick off summer reading. Children are encouraged to dress in fairy/fantasy costumes. 5pm, no cover. Arcade Library, 2443 Marconi Ave.
tHurSday, 6/7 SacramenTo SPca BooK SaLe: Buy some books and support the Sacramento SPCA. 10am, no cover. Sunrise Mall, 6041 Sunrise Blvd. in Citrus Heights.
worLd war ii SacramenTo: Meet the authors of this recently-published book and take a trip to Sacramento during World War II. 6:30pm, no cover. McKinley Library, 601 Alhambra Blvd.
SacramenTo SPca BooK SaLe: See event listing for 6/7. 10am, no cover. Sunrise Mall, 6041 Sunrise Blvd. in Citrus Heights.
Saturday, 6/9 SacramenTo SPca BooK SaLe: See event listing for 6/7. 10am, no cover. Sunrise Mall, 6041 Sunrise Blvd. in Citrus Heights.
Summer readinG KicK off wiTH THe oHana dance GrouP: Enjoy carnival games and a performance by the dance group and sign the family up for the library’s summer reading challenge. 10am, no cover. Sacramento Public Library—Robbie Waters Pocket-Greenhaven Branch, 7335 Gloria Drive.
Sunday, 6/10
Saturday at the William James Stewart Gallery. The gallery reception and open house will feature works by painter Ellen McMahill. 5:30pm Saturday, 6/9. no cover. 1809 19th St, Upstairs.
muSeumS c.n. Gorman muSeum aT uc daviS: Contemporary Prints. Several large Native American print portfolios will be featured, as well as gifts by individual artists and collectors. Through 6/15. no cover. 1316 Hart Hall, 1 Shields Ave. in Davis.
caLifornia muSeum: And Still We Rise Race, Culture and Visual Conversations. Four hundred years of significant moments of social justice for African Americans is chronicled on 67 story quilts. Through 5/27. $9. The Newest Americans. A unique look at the U.S. and the immigration process through the eyes of 28 new citizens. Through 7/8. $9. 1020 O St.
caLifornia STaTe raiLroad muSeum: Death Valley Scotty’s Race for Glory Exhibit. The
78 | SN&R | 06.07.18
weSTern STaTeS HorSe eXPo: See event
listing for 6/8. 6pm, $10-$45. Cal Expo, 1600 Exposition Blvd.
Sunday, 6/10 waG n waLK: A 1.4-mile stroll around the park with you and your pup. Enjoy dog-related vendors and a free performance by Hanson. Yes, that Hanson! 8:30am, $15. Elk Grove Regional Park, 9950 Elk Grove-Florin Road in Elk Grove.
weSTern STaTeS HorSe eXPo: See event
listing for 6/8. 9pm, $10-$45. Cal Expo, 1600 Exposition Blvd.
SPortS & outdoorS Friday, 6/8 dad’S noSTaLGic car SHow & muSic feSTivaL: Pin-up models, pre-1972 cars, vendors, music and more. 8pm, $15-$125. Hideaway Bar & Grill, 2565 Franklin Blvd.
weSTern STaTeS HorSe eXPo: A three-day elite equine exposition. 6pm, $10-$45. Cal Expo, 1600 Exposition Blvd.
Saturday, 6/9 communiTy day aT THe SacramenTo advenTure PLayGround: Children can create play structures and spaces by re-purposing everyday items. 11am, no cover. Sacramento Adventure Playground, 3301 37th Ave.
dad’S noSTaLGic car SHow & muSic feSTivaL: See event listing for 6/8. 8pm, $15$125. Hideaway Bar & Grill, 2565 Franklin Blvd.
meowGa!: Gather, cat-loving yogis, for this furry yoga experience and fundraiser for the Yoga Seed Collective and Happy Tails Pet Sanctuary. 2pm, $45. The Yoga Seed Collective, 1400 E St.
uS air GuiTar—2018 cHamPionSHiPS: It’s exactly what it sounds like. To participate, arrive at the venue at 7pm to sign in and a pre-performance briefing. Pretty serious stuff. 9:30pm, $16. B Street Theatre, 2700 Capitol Ave.
PocKeT draGonS readinG: Davis author Hannah Hunley reads, discusses and signs
wiLLiam JameS STewarT GaLLery: Second
THe GuiLd THeaTer: Oak Park Speaker Series. Chief National Correspondent for the CBS evening News Byron Pitts is the featured speaker. 6pm monday, 6/11. $25-$150. 2828 35th St.
SacramenTo SPca BooK SaLe: See event listing
BooKS
Friday, 6/8 caLendar LiSTinGS conTinued from PaGe 77
her latest novel about four tiny dragons on a mission to survive. 3pm, no cover. Avid Reader, 617 Second St. in Davis.
Sunday, 6/11
Sacramento Pride Capitol Mall, 11 a.M., $10
It’s pretty incredible that Sacramento Pride is celebrating its 35th year. What’s even more LGBTQ awesome is the progress our country has made in how we as a culture see same-sex relationships, bisexuality and non-binary gender identity. That takes people showing up, for the fun and the challenges. Come out for the parade, followed by a party at Capitol Mall with music, dancing, a kids’ zone, food trucks and more. Capitol Mall, facebook.com/ sacramentopride.
lGBtQ Friday, 6/8 Pride awardS 2018: A dinner and show to kick off Pride weekend. Individuals an organizations will receive Pride Awards for their community work. 5:30pm, $125$150. The Sacramento LGBT Community Center, 1927 L St
Sunday, 6/10 SacramenTo Pride: See event highlight below. 11am, $10. Capitol Mall.
taKe action Saturday, 6/9 BLacK women’S marcH: Join the second annual Black Women’s March, with the theme, #CanILive? Learn about the social injustices and challenges that black women face and join those who are working toward institutional change. 9am, no cover. California State Capital Building, 1315 10th St.
monday, 6/11 mariJuana Town HaLL: A discussion about marijuana trends, legality and mental health outcomes. 5pm, no cover. Swanston Community Center, 2350 Northrop Ave.
submit your calendar listings for free at newsreview.com/sacramento/calendar THURSDAY 6/7 The acousTic den cafe
10271 FAIRWAY DRIVE, ROSEVIllE, (916) 412-8739
Badlands
2003 k ST., (916) 448-8790
FRIDAY 6/8
SATURDAY 6/9
SUNDAY 6/10
Fierce Fridays, 7pm, call for cover
Spectacular Saturdays, 7pm, call for cover
Sunday Tea Dance & Beer Bust, 4pm, no cover
Songwriters in the Round, 7pm, $5 PopRockz ’90s Night, 9pm, no cover
Open Mic, 6:30pm, W, call for cover
BaR 101
1400 AlHAMbRA blVD., (916) 455-3400
Space Kamp, The Gas Station, 9pm, call for cover
The BoaRdwalk
Capitol Fridays, 10pm, no cover before 10:30pm
Dinner and a Drag Show, 7:30pm, $5-$25
Geeks Who Drink, 8:30pm, W, no cover
faces
2000 k ST., (916) 448-7798
RuPaul’s Drag Race screening, 5pm, no cover
Absolut Fridays, 8pm, call for cover
Decades, 8pm, call for cover
Every Damn Monday, 8pm, M, no cover; Noche Latina, 9pm, T, no cover
faTheR paddY’s iRish puBlic house
Wrinkles Blues Band, 6pm, call for cover
The Bottomdweller, 7pm, call for cover
Roadhouse 5, 7pm, call for cover
Irish Jam Session with Stepping Stone, 8pm, no cover
Kevin & Allyson Seconds, Danny Secretion, Nolan Erck, 9pm, $5
Brian Croom’s B-day, 9pm, $5
live recording show 7pm Sunday, $10-$20 CLARA Auditorium 1425 24th St.
435 MAIN ST., WOODlAND, (530) 668-1044
fox & Goose
1001 R ST., (916) 443-8825
Goldfield TRadinG posT halfTime BaR & GRill haRlow’s
Elise Trouw, 6pm, $15-18; Eminence Ensemble, 9:30pm, $15
Majestic (SF Journey Tribute) 8pm, $15-$18
hideawaY BaR & GRill
Dad’s Nostalgic Car Show and Music Festival, 8pm, $15-$125
Dad’s Nostalgic Car Show and Music Festival, 8pm, $15-$125
hiGhwaTeR
Cuffin R&B / Soul Party, 9pm, call for cover Plan 9 (Misfits Tribute), 6:30pm, $10-$12
2708 J ST., (916) 441-4693 2565 FRANklIN blVD.., (916) 455-1331 1910 Q ST., (916) 706-2465 1517 21ST ST.
Local Showcase Thursdays, 6:30pm, $5
Blue Water Highway, Walt Hoyt, 7pm, $10-$15
Dirty Dozen Brass Band, 7pm, M, $30; Reed Mathis Trio, 7pm, W, $12-$14
HOF Saturdays, 10pm, call for cover
Island Vibes Reggae night, 10pm, call for cover
The Trivia Factory, 7pm, M, no cover; Geeks Who Drink, 6pm, T, no cover
Sebastian Bach (The Original Voice of Skid Row), 7pm, $25-$28
Summer Breakout, 5pm, $10-$12
Butcher Babies/Nonpoint, 6pm, M, $25; Flotsam&Jetsam, 6:30pm, $18-$20
kupRos
Open Mic night, 7pm, T, no cover; Ross Hammond, 7pm, W, no cover
1217 21ST ST., (916) 440-0401
luna’s cafe & Juice BaR
Joe Montoya’s Poetry Unplugged, 8pm, $2
momo sacRamenTo
Discovery Thursdays: Deacon Free, The Ghost Town Rebellion, 8pm, no cover-$3
1414 16TH ST., (916) 737-5770 2708 J ST., (916) 441-4693
Nebraska Mondays, 7:30pm, M, $10; Open-Mic Comedy, 7:30pm, T, no cover Yeek, 7pm, $12-$14
Arqueezy and more, 6pm, $12-$15
old iRonsides
Heath Williamson, 5:30pm, M, no cover; Open Mic Night, 8pm, W, no cover
1901 10TH ST., (916) 442-3504
on The Y
Open-Mic Comedy, 8pm, no cover
palms plaYhouse
I Seek Hawks in LA, 8pm, $22
670 FUlTON AVE., (916) 487-3731 13 MAIN ST., WINTERS, (530) 795-1825
placeRVille puBlic house PHOTO cOURTESY OF THE JOElSONS
414 MAIN ST., PlAcERVIllE, (530) 303-3792
elise trouw
poweRhouse puB
with special guests 6pm Friday, $15-$18 Harlow’s Alternative
The pRess cluB
614 SUTTER ST., FOlSOM, (916) 355-8586
Moonshine Crazy, 9:30pm, call for cover
2030 P ST., (916) 444-7914
Jesus&The Dinos/Wicked Bears/VGDB/ Melissa Schiller, 8pm, call for cover
punch line
Craig Robinson, 8pm, $30-$53
2100 ARDEN WAY, (916) 925-8500
Jay Fest with Hand of Fire, Unprovoked and more, 7:30pm, call for cover
Drytown Smugglers, 9pm, call for cover
Cash Prophets, 9pm, call for cover
Lost in Suburbia, 10pm, call for cover
Thunder Cover, 10pm, call for cover
Craig Robinson, 7:30pm, 10pm, $30-$53
1320 DEl PASO blVD., (916) 927-6023
Karaoke and Dancing, 9pm, no cover
swaBBies on The RiVeR
5871 GARDEN HIGHWAY, (916) 920-8088
The ToRch cluB
904 15TH ST., (916) 443-2797 PHOTO cOURTESY OF ARTS & lEISURE
arts & leisure with The Aerosols 6pm Saturday, no cover Sacramento Bicycle Kitchen 1915 I St.
Daniel Castro, 3pm, call for cover
Live Band Karaoke, 8:30pm, T, call for cover
Craig Robinson, 7:30pm, 10pm, $30-$53
Craig Robinson, 7pm, 10pm, $30-$53
Encore—Lady Kate Saturday Residency, 9:30pm, call for cover
Sunday Splash Pride Pool Party, 4pm, $35-$1,000
High Anxiety Variety Show, 8pm, $8; The Gatway Show, 9:15pm, $12-$15
1000 k ST., (916) 947-0434
Open 9-Ball Tournament, 6:30pm, M, $5 buy-in
Void Omnia, Addaura, Isenordal, 8pm, W, $10
500 J ST., (916) 545-7111
sacRamenTo comedY spoT
Open 8-Ball Tournament, 7:30pm, $5 buy-in
Phoebe Hunt and the Gatherers, 8pm, $18
ReViVal aT The sawYeR
sToneY’s Rockin Rodeo
All Vinyl Wednesdays with DJ AAKnuff, 8pm, W, no cover
Let’s Get Quizzical Trivia Game Show, 7pm, T, no cover
What the Funk, 9pm, $7
5681 lONETREE blVD., ROcklIN, (916) 626-3600
holY diVeR
Open Mic Night, 7:30pm, no cover
Through the Roots, 7:30pm, $13-$15
1630 J ST., (916) 476-5076
with Bastards of Young 8pm Friday, $8 The Red Museum 212 15th St.
Stress Position and more, 8pm, T, $10; Blue Oaks and more, 8pm, W, call for cover
Capitol Garage’s Next Drag Superstar, 8pm, no cover
1500 k ST., (916) 444-3633
sun valley gun club
The Skull, Earthride, Hyborian, 8pm, $15-$20
capiTol GaRaGe
the alex Jenkins Quartet
PHOTO cOURTESY OF ElMER MARTINEz
The Inciters, Jackie Mendez, Triple Tree, Scratch Outs, 8pm, call for cover
Andrés, Dead Poet Society, Demon in Me Kurt Travis, Makari, A Foreign Affair and and more, 7:30pm, $10 more, 8pm, $12
9426 GREENbAck lN., ORANGEVAlE, (916) 358-9116 PHOTO cOURTESY OF lAURA lUcERO
Behold the Arctopus, Modern Man and more, 8pm, $10-$12
Trapacana, 9pm, W, no cover Trivia, 6:30pm, M, no cover; Open-Mic, 7:30pm, W, no cover
Jay Tausig, 9:30pm, no cover
101 MAIN ST., ROSEVIllE, (916) 774-0505
Blue lamp
MONDAY-WEDNESDAY 6/11-13
There Goes the Neighborhood, 8pm, W, $16
Open-Mic Comedy, 7:30pm, call for cover
Open-Mic Comedy, 7:30pm, M, call for cover College Wednesdays, 9pm, W, $5-$10
Hot Country Fridays, 7pm, $5-$10
Hot Country Saturdays, 7pm, $5-$10
Sunday Funday, 8pm, no cover
Latin Touch, 6pm, $8
When Doves Cry (Prince Tribute), 7pm, $13-$21.50
Jeffy McComb, 1pm, call for cover
Coffis Bros. and The Mountain Men & TV Mike and The Scarecrows, 9pm, $10
JOHNNY FAVORITES PRESENTS You Front The Band, 8pm, call for cover
Petty the Fool and The Indescriminate Kitsch, 9pm, W, $6
Yolo & Yoga, 11am, no cover
Geeks Who Drink, 6pm, T, no cover
Happy Hour w/Mind X, 5:30pm, no Hucklebucks, 5:30pm, call for cover; Aki cover; Will Whitlock Experience, 9pm,$10 Kumar, 9pm, $10
Yolo BRewinG co.
1520 TERMINAl ST., (916) 379-7585
all ages, all the time ace of spades
Bone Thugs-N-Harmony, 7pm, $31.50
Mooneshine Bandits, 7pm, $22
Turnpike Troubadors, 7pm, $27.50
cafe colonial
Railgun, Ninja Gandhi, 8pm, $8
Union 13, Anti-Social, The Infirmities, 8pm, $10
Porvenir Oscuro, Class System, 8pm, $10
1417 R ST., (916) 930-0220 3520 STOckTON blVD., (916) 718-7055
The colonY
3512 STOckTON blVD., (916) 718-7055
shine
1400 E ST., (916) 551-1400
Standards, Rex Means King, Benjamin Hecht, 8pm, call for cover
Baddest Beams, Cardboard Houses, 8pm, $10 Travis Larson Band, 8pm, $15
Anton Barbeau, Allyson Seconds, Felsen, 8pm, $10
Trivia, 8pm, T, no cover; Open-Mic, 8pm, W, no cover
06.07.18 | SN&R | 79
For More cannabis news, deals & updates, visit capitalcannabisguide.com
The DabaraTus
see proDucT review
83
useD fooD
see goaTkiDD
83
a greaTesT sTrain? see The 420
87
like Trainwreck will help your reflexes. “High Score,” indeed. Try To finD The besT Tacos. Smoke a bunch of Jack Herer (It will give you the munchies) and tour all the taco spots. What’s your favorite? Chando’s? Jimboys? Adalberto’s? Lalo’s? Argue with your friends. Write down some tasting notes. Be fancy.
I know it sounds weird, but getting stoned and tidying up is a thing. Try something in the Haze family (Lemon Haze is tasty and effective) and see if you can organize your bookshelves by color. Get your electrical cord box into good shape. Throw out all those old and broken phone chargers. Find your old high school yearbook so your kids can make fun of you.
clean ouT your closeT.
illuSTRaTioN By MaRia RaTiNova
blazed under the sun SN&R’s pot columnist shares the best summer activities… when you’re high by Ngaio Bealum
who says cannabis users are lazy? People that have never tried cannabis, that’s who. One of the best things about weed is that it can make the most mundane activity into something fun. Weed is the umami flavor of doing things. Don’t believe it? Get high and wash the dishes. Case closed. Weed and a summer’s day go together like beans and rice. Sure, you can enjoy each of them separately, but when you put them together, something magical happens. Add a fun activity, and now you have the perfect collection of sunshine, weed and fun things to do in the Sacramento sun:
Take a walk You could walk around Midtown, or explore the new Del Paso Heights, er, Old North Sacramento. Get a fancy soda at
80 | SN&R | 06.07.18
Burly Beverages to keep the cottonmouth at bay. Have a tasty grilled cheese sandwich at Shift Coffee House (Seriously. Could be the best grilled cheese sandwich in the city). Stare at all the murals. If city walks aren’t your thing: Hit the trails. I love walking around Effie Yeaw Park. My homie J.B. loves to get high and walk along the river so she can look at “the shadows from the leaves in the trees. The reflections of the water on those leaves; and of course, the river itself. Lose yourself in the patterns of the leaves and the ripples of the water. Maybe the birds are singing. Close your eyes and listen, too. Actually put your naked feet in some grass and feel the earth and look around you. Eat blackberries straight off the bush, but make sure they are high enough up that no dog could piss on them.” Aw yeah. That’s good advice even if you don’t smoke weed. I recommend a nice hybrid like Blue Dream
a s k 420 @n e ws re vi e w.com
or Strawberry Banana Gelato for the mild euphoria and mental clarity.
go shopping Not mindless consumerism shopping, but deep dive shopping. Hit the record store and dig through every single crate. A nice indica (Bubba Kush is a good one) will help you microfocus so you can read all the liner notes. Go to Evangeline’s and look for the perfect Halloween costume. Hit your favorite thrift stores until you find the perfect summer outfit. Being high at the farmers market is always fun. They have healthy snacks and handmade soaps. Yee!
The Drive in. Drive-in movies are underrated. The West Wind (9616 Oats Drive) is great spot for date night, because no one will shush you if you talk during the boring parts, and you can get high and make out like teenagers. Make sure to bring air freshener so your car doesn’t reek of weed on the ride home (sober because you stopped smoking halfway through the second movie).
If the Rivercats are in town and you find the right spot by the Golden Bridge at the right time (timing is important. No one knows when a baseball game is gonna end), you can see the post-game fireworks. For free. Oooh! Aaaah! Whoa.
saTurDay nighT fireworks.
You could also go bowling or play frisbee golf or hit the waterslides or even go to the library. Libraries are great when you are stoned because you don’t have to talk to anyone and there’s good people watching and books are awesome. Yay summer! Ω
other Things hiT The arcaDe. Coin-op Game Room has Ngaio Bealum is a Sacramento comedian, activist, maritons of pinball, a giant Jenga set and juana expert and the author of SN&R’s cannabis column, The 420. good pizza. A sativa dominant strain
Sign up for our newsletter! Can’t remember if you already did? Do it again. www.capitalcannabisguide.com or text WEED to 42828
06.07.18
|
SN&R
|
81
Stare at these words for thirty seconds and you’ll be able to read my thoughts.
82
|
SN&R
|
06.07.18
The Dabaratus by Bakked Photo by Anne StokeS
The no-mess sesh The Dabaratus by Bakked by Daniel Barnes
review
Sign up for our newsletter! Can’t remember if you already did? Do it again. www.capitalcannabisguide.com
1
¢
e i g h t h* SpeciAl
with any $40 pre-tax min donation
munchie monDAyS ........buy any 2 edibles get 1 (free of equal or lesser value) top Shelf tueSDAyS ....$10 off all top shelf 1/8ths wAxy weDneSDAyS......$10 off $40 grams + concentrates vApe thurSDAy ..............buy 3, get 1 free mix n match (of equal or lesser value) free j friDAy ..................get a free joint with any $10 min donation SunDAy funDAy ..............4 gram 1/8ths all day * Cannot be combined with other offers. Strain determined by HHWC. Expires 06/13/18.
gle Rd
d k RParking on
c ro
Du
4020 Durock rD, Ste 1 • Shingle SpringS, cA
hin
50
SS
directly onto the nail of your rig. That means no more having to wrestle goo with a tiny metal dabber, or incorrectly measuring out your dab. Even if you don’t have an oil rig, you can still use The Dabaratus to refill your empty vape cartridges. Bakked offers The Dabaratus in I am consistently amazed by the a few different strains, but we only dexterity and coordination of dabbers. sampled the OG Kush, which weighs You see YouTube and Instagram in at an impressive 84.41 percent videos of seasoned dabbers juggling butane torches, complex glass rigs and total cannabinoid content. The clean extraction methods and locally strings of sticky oil or resin like sourced cannabis used by it was second nature, while Bakked promise a pure I can still barely roll a and potent experihalf-credible joint. Dabbing is ence, and The Obviously, not a pursuit for Dabaratus does dabbing is not a not disappoint. pursuit for the the clumsy, although After clumsy, although extraction, The Dabaratus by The Dabaratus by the oil used Bakked certainly Bakked certainly levels by Bakked is levels the playing triple-refined at field a bit. This the playing field a a low heat, which “all in one tool for bit. preserves natural, dabbing” is a plastic flavor-rich terpenes syringe that contains (they also sell distillates one gram of honey-colored, without the syringe, as well CO2-extracted, terpene-rich as pre-filled vape cartridges). Indeed, cannabis distillate. the citrus-heavy OG Kush oil inside The Dabaratus comes with a The Dabaratus was full of flavor and heat-resistant tip that allows you to smelled fantastic. Ω squeeze as much oil as you want
SAturDAy
Content: the Dabaratus by bakked Price: $40/1-gram syringe of cannabis extract Uses: Relaxation; mood improvement Pros: Clean, convenient and easy to use Cons: you need an oil rig for best results
Oakmont Drive
(916) 757–0980 • open monday – friday 10am to 8pm saturday 10am to 8pm • sunday 10am to 6pm @myhighlandscollective medical dispensary
#m10-18-0000333-temp Compliant with California Proposition 215, S.B. 420 & Attorney General Guidelines. Must have doctor’s recommendation and California ID to join.
06.07.18 | SN&R | 83
Hey, can you get me a beer?
84 | SN&R | 06.07.18
Sign up for our newsletter! Can’t remember if you already did? Do it again. www.capitalcannabisguide.com or text WEED to 42828
06.07.18
|
SN&R
|
85
Ah, come on...I dare you!
e g @ u e l h a s t u o w o l b x Wa ! w o n
g n i n e p p a h
t a g n i t r a St * s m a r g 2 $1
*while supplies last.
1008849-24-TEMP
Proud Sponsor of
$10 top shelf grams of flower
916.254.3287
135 Main Avenue • Sacramento CA, 95838 • Open Mon-Sat 10AM–7PM • Now Open Sun 12-5 86
|
SN&R
|
06.07.18
By Ngaio Bealum
ask420@newsreview.com
Like more money with your weed? See online-only discounts at capitalcannabisguide.com
Into the wild Is there a strain you recommend over all others? Do you have a variety that you use depending on mood or type of high you are seeking? —M. Pirical
To answer the former: Nope. I love all kinds of weed. But the strains I especially like may not be your favorites, and that’s OK. I love a good Bubba Kush, and Jayger from Southern Oregon is probably my fave strain of all time, although Purple Candy Cane and Sherbinky’s Banana Strawberry Gelato are vying for the top spot. But I don’t have a true “favorite.” That would be like having a favorite kid. It wouldn’t be fair to the other strains of weed. To answer the latter: Yep. Generally, I like hybrids for activities like watching movies or just walking around. Sativa dominant strains for cleaning and working, and indicas for movies and sleeping. But, everyone is different. O.G. Kush puts me right to sleep, but I have friends say it peps them up. Who knows? The hunt for the perfect marijuana is everlasting and ever enjoyable.
We are planning some summer camping trips. I wanna bring some weed, but I don’t want to get in trouble. Any advice?
and smoking weed on federal property (Like a national park) could get you arrested. The odds of you having any problems are small, but there’s nothing wrong with a few precautions. The biggest problem is that weed is hella stinky, so putting a cloud in the air at a group campsite around a bunch of strangers might generate a few complaints. If you are camping in some secluded spot all by yourself or at a private camping space, blaze it up ( I am of the firm belief that marijuana smoke keeps mosquitoes at bay. I don’t have any empirical evidence, but so what), but if not, maybe stick to edibles or vape pens. If you are strictly team flowers (I get it. It can be a challenge to get the dosage right with edibles, and vapes are cool but they don’t give you the same “high” that flowers do), you could always hot box your tent or car. The plan is to enjoy yourself without annoying your fellow nature lovers. Just like no one wants to be annoyed by loud music while trying to enjoy the wonders of nature, some people don’t want to be annoyed by your loud ass weed, Be discreet. Stay high. Have fun.
r e c r e at i o n a
al di c i d e m l&
spensary
You r c annabis c ons u ltants s in ce 2 0 0 9 • All products are lab tested for potency and purity. • Herbs, Topicals, Tinctures, Oils, Edibles, Concentrate, Plants • Educated, Experienced and Compassionate Staff Now accepting new “Adult Use” members with valid government issued photo I.D. over the age of 21. Still accepting medical patients with valid CA I.D. over the age of 18 with valid doctor’s recommendation.
Are dabs, hash or other concentrates legal? —FlEtcH
Yup. As long as you are at least 21 years of age, you can carry up to eight grams of concentrated cannabis. Get caught with more than eight grams and it’s a misdemeanor. You can get six months in the county jail. Ω
—HaP E. KEMPEr
Woot, woot! Weed and camping go together like weed and camping. A high hike is good for the soul. Here’s the thing: California law prohibits smoking in public (you could get a ticket and have your weed confiscated),
GettinG re-aquainted with cannabis?
Ngaio Bealum is a Sacramento comedian, activist and marijuana expert. Email him questions at ask420@newsreview.com.
@Ngaio420
premier cannabis dispensary 3015 H Street | Sacramento, CA 916.822.4717 | 9am–9pm Everyday www.ATherapeuticAlternative.com
Lic# M10-18-0000393 Lic# A10-18-0000343
06.07.18 | SN&R | 87
Stick out your tongue and touch your nose. Everyone can do it. Why can’t you?
keep your CArd! lower tAxeS, Stronger produCtS, purChASe more
ReNewalS
• MeNtioN SN&R foR fRee Photo id • Mon-Sat 10aM-5pM, Sun 11aM-4pM • CultivatorS welCoMe
New PatieNt
35 $45
$
w/ couPoN exP. 06/13/18 SNR
NOTICE TO CONSUMERS: The Compassionate Use Act of 1996 ensures that seriously ill Californians have the right to obtain and use cannabis for medical purposes where medical use is deemed appropriate and has been recommended by a physician who has determined that the person’s health would benefit from the use of medical cannabis. Recommendations must come from an attending physician as defined in Section 11362.7 of the Health and Safety Code. Cannabis is a Schedule I drug according to the federal Controlled Substances Act.Activity related to cannabis use is subject to federal prosecution, regardless of the protections provided by state law.
w/ couPoN exP. 06/13/18 SNR
caNN-Medical
9719A Folsom Blvd. Sacramento, CA 916-822-5690 • www.cannmedical.org
You should be
IT PAYS TO STAY MEDICAL
once a week.
CONSULtAtIONS
getting it if you would like to carry the paper for free, call GreG at 916.498.1234, ext. 1317 or email GreGe@newSreview.com
MediCAl MArijuAnA reCOMMendAtiOnS
GrO Let ew rS AvAiltA b f r le quAlOif PAtien ied tS*
Will MAtCh Any lOCAl Ad PriCe
n e w S r e v i e w. c o m
Sacramento’S newS and entertainment weekly. on StandS every thurSday.
2015 Q Street, 95811 | (916) 247-3636 Open Mon - Sat • 11AM - 5PM
420 med capital e valuations $ 45
new pati e nts only valid at 1800 21
st
$ 35
pati e nt Re n e wal s only valid at 1800 21 st. ’13
’13
st.
Valid tHrougH 06.13.18. must Present couPon.
’13
Valid tHrougH 06.13.18. must Present couPon.
’13
’13 ’14
’13
Winner 4 years in a roW! B e st m e d ical marij uana cli n ic - sacramento news and reView readers’ Poll Get appRoved oR no chaRGe! 24/7 Verifications! • HiPaa comPliant 100% doctoR/patient confidentiality NOTICE TO CONSUMERS: The Compassionate Use Act of 1996 ensures that seriously ill Californians have the right to obtain and use cannabis for medical purposes where medical use is deemed appropriate and has been recommended by a physician who has determined that the person’s health would benefit from the use of medical cannabis. Recommendations must come from an attending physician as defined in Section 11362.7 of the Health and Safety Code. Cannabis is a Schedule I drug according to the federal Controlled Substances Act. Activity related to cannabis use is subject to federal prosecution, regardless of the protections provided by state law.
1800 21 st st • (916) 476-6142 medeVal420@gmail.com • 420medeVal.com 2 1 st s t .
88
|
oPen monday tHrougH saturday 11am to 6Pm
SN&R
|
06.07.18
newsletter
st
’13
R st.
cannabis
sign up now! To get the latest info, coupons & deals
Text weed
to 42828
Sign up for our newsletter! Can’t remember if you already did? Do it again. www.capitalcannabisguide.com or text WEED to 42828
Get-a-way with our Give-a-way!
SMOKE, EAT, AND WIN Try our budtenders’ top picks!
Visit our store, spend a minimum of $75 (pre-tax), opt-in to our newsletters and text messaging for the chance to
Win AirFare Credits for your summer get-a-way!
$900 value | Ends June 30th
District Edibles Caliva Pre-roll
Ganja Gold Cartridges
*winner notified via email July 2018
916 - 706 - 0563
06.07.18
|
SN&R
|
89
3. ALL ABouT wELLNESS 1900 19th St rEC|MEd
11. hIGhLANdS hEALTh & wELLNESS 4020 Durock Rd MEd
4. ALPINE ALTErNATIvE 8112 Alpine Ave rEC|MEd
12. houSE oF orGANICS 8848 Fruitridge Rd rEC|MEd
5. AMC 1220 Blumenfeld Dr rEC|MEd
13. huGS ALTErNATIvE CArE 2035 Stockton Blvd rEC|MEd
6. CC 101 6435 Florin Perkins Rd rEC|MEd
14. rIvEr CITy PhoENIx 1508 El Camino Ave rEC|MEd
7. CLoud 9 5711 Florin Perkins Rd rEC|MEd
15. S.A.S. 8125 36th Ave rEC|MEd
8. doCTor’S ordErS 1704 Main Ave rEC|MEd
16. SAFE CAPIToL CoMPASSIoN 135 Main Ave rEC|MEd
160
10
5
ARDEN WY.
11
2
J ST.
3
50
FAIR OAKS BLVD.
1 13 FRUITRIDGE RD.
17. ThC 6666 Fruitridge Rd rEC|MEd 18. ZEN GArdEN wELLNESS 2201 Northgate Blvd rEC|MEd
HAZEL AVE.
EL CAMINO AVE.
C ST.
80
WATT AVE.
NORTHGATE BLVD.
14
18
99 FLORIN RD.
FOLSOM BLVD.
4 9
17 15
12
7 19
6
FLORIN PERKINS
10. GoLdEN hEALTh 1115 Fee Dr rEC|MEd
GREENBACK LN.
80
POWER INN RD.
2. A ThErAPEuTIC ALTErNATIvE 3015 H St rEC|MEd
8
21ST ST.
9. FLorIN wELLNESS CENTEr 421 47th Ave rEC|MEd
5 12TH ST.
1. 515 BroAdwAy 515 Broadway rEC|MEd
16
24TH ST
CAPITAL CANNABIS MAP
RALEY BLVD.
I know someone with prosthetic arms but real hands.
19. METro hEALTh
6492 Florin Perkins Rd rEC|MEd
RECREATIONAL WELCOME
21+ ONLY • NO DOCTORS REC REQUIRED
8112 Alpine Ave, Sacramento • 916-739-6337 • Open Mon - Sun: 10am-8pm • Lic. A10-17-0000079-TEMP 90
|
SN&R
|
06.07.18
by JOEY GARCIA
Print ads start at $6/wk. (916) 498-1234 ext. 2
A living example My daughter’s father was verbally abusive. I became depressed and left. Two months later he got another woman pregnant. I moved on emotionally but keep coming back for sex. During intimacy, we always say, “I love you.” Then we argue, he says F-off and I cry. Some days I don’t want anything to do with anyone, including my baby. Am I a bad mother? My ex took my virginity (I’m 22) and taught me about sex. I’m afraid no one else can please me sexually. Advice please!
chat
@AskJoeyGarcia
STILL FREE!*
All advertising is subject to the newspaper’s Standards of Acceptance. Further, the News & Review specifically reserves the right to edit, decline or properly classify any ad. Errors will be rectified by re-publication upon notification. The N&R is not responsible for error after the first publication. The N&R assumes no financial liability for errors or omission of copy. In any event, liability shall not exceed the cost of the space occupied by such an error or omission. The advertiser and not the newspaper assumes full responsibility for the truthful content of their advertising message. *Nominal fee for some upgrades.
ALL MALE HOT flirty GAY HOOKUPS! Call FREE! 916-480-6210 or 800-777-8000 www.guyspyvoice.com 18+
Lung Cancer? And Age 60+? You And Your Family May Be Entitled To Significant Cash Award. Call 844-898-7142 for Information. No Risk. No Money Out Of Pocket. (AAN CAN))
Connect instantly with Sexy Local Singles FREE Now! 916480-6227 or 800-926-6000 www.livelinks.com 18+ WHERE REAL GAY MEN MEET for UNCENSORED fun! Browse and Reply for FREE 916-273-8207 www.megamates.com 18+ Your Sexual Fantasy is Calling come Play! Call FREE! 916-480-6200 or 800-700-6666 redhotdateline.com 18+
Tantalizing touches, come enjoy a relaxing full body sensual massage by a Beautiful woman. Call 916-202-4163 Oriental Magic Hands Jason Shimomura CMT 6011292 (9am-9pm daily) A Delightful massage from a Latin expert Special rates for seniors. By appt only in Fair Oaks 916-961-3830
Denied Credit?? Work to Repair Your Credit Report With The Trusted Leader in Credit Repair. Call Lexington Law for a FREE credit report summary & credit repair consultation. 855620-9426. John C. Heath, Attorney at Law, PLLC, dba Lexington Law Firm. (AAN CAN) HughesNet Satellite Internet 25mbps starting at $49.99/mo! FAST download speeds. WiFi built in! FREE Standard Installation for lease customers! Limited Time, Call 1-800-4904140 (AAN CAN)
PAID IN ADVANCE! Make $1000 a Week Mailing Brochures From Home! No Experience Required. Helping Home Workers Since 2001! Genuine Opportunity. Start Immediately! www. IncomeStation.net (AAN CAN)
Soothing Therapeutic Massage! Reasonable Rates, Prime Location. Call 916 2304417
more services online
www.newsreview.com
Q: WHAT ARE A:
Donate to ’s Independent Journalism Fund
be why you return to your ex. His verbal abuse mimics self-critical thoughts in your mind. Healing demands that you value yourself. Start small. Acknowledge sweet things about yourself daily. Without self-worth, it’s difficult to accept that you deserve better. To mature, free yourself from the victim mindset: Did your boyfriend “take” your virginity? That implies he raped you. Religious and social codes about sex can undermine a person’s ownership of her or his body, sensuality Let’s time travel. I’ll stay in 2018, while and sexual experiences. Though these you lean forward into the year 2040 and rules may be well intentioned, the result watch this story unfold: Your daughter can be a fear of admitting sexual consent. has a child by a man with whom she Ponder the truth of your first sexual shares a volatile relationship. experience and learn to talk to She says sex is spectacular yourself honestly. If you but cries often, admitwere raped, take legal ting great sex is all action. Wouldn’t you Ponder the truth they’ve got. She want your daughter withdraws into of your first sexual to do so? depression. You A final experience and learn to wish her life thought: choices flowed talk to yourself honestly. If Redirect your from how mind’s obsesyou were raped, take legal talented, smart sion with loss. and capable she action. Wouldn’t you want Schedule time is, rather than alone each week your daughter to do so? from behaving as so you don’t need if she’s the victim to abruptly withdraw of her biology. You from your daughter. wish you could turn Trust that you’ll find back time to show her a great sex with a good man, living example of how to love instead of living in fear of missing and be loved. out. Stop giving your ex-boyfriend Oh snap! You can. power over your moods and sexual If you don’t want to change in pleasure. Empower yourself to create a order to inspire your daughter, do it joyful life without him. Ω for yourself. Start here: You and your ex-boyfriend are sexually compatible, but not relationally compatible. Hot sex MeDITATIon oF The Week stimulates the body’s bonding hormones. “I believe there are more The more often you have sex with your urgent and honorable ex, the more difficult it is to leave him. occupations than the Exchanging “I love yous” heightens incomparable waste of time we orgasm for some people (even strangers call suffering,” said the French occasionally blurt ILY during sex). But novelist Colette. Do you make when a partner fails to treat you as a soul your painful feelings precious? mate, best friend, life partner, mother of his child, or human being—his words are meaningless. Hanging on to empty promises is self-harming behavior. You Write, email or leave a message for may have a natural inclination toward Joey at the News & Review. Give your name, telephone number depression (medication and exercise can (for verification purposes only) and question—all help) but you’re also training yourself to correspondence will be kept strictly confidential. tolerate situations that nourish it. Depression may be why you crave Write Joey, 1124 Del Paso Boulevard, Sacramento, CA hookups. Hot sex lifts you out of your 95815; call (916) 498-1234, ext. 1360; or email pain, temporarily. Depression may also askjoey@newsreview.com.
Phone hours: M-F 9am-5pm. Deadlines for print: Line ad deadline: Monday 4pm Display ad deadline: Friday 2pm
Online ads are
?
offers gift certificates and tickets to the best businesses, restaurants, theaters and venues in town up to 75% OFF!
snrsweetdeals.newsreview.com
06.07.18 | SN&R | 91
MASSAGE THERAPISTS All massage advertisers are required to provide News & Review a current valid business license or somatic establishment permit issued by either the city or county in which they are operating in in order to run a printed advertisement.
IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN ADVERTISING WITH US, PLEASE CONTACT CLASSIFIEDS AT 916-498-1234 EXT. 1338. the BeSt MaSSaGe you can Get
new Staff!
5 OFF
$
nirvana massage Therapy
Therapeutic Massage By appointment only
Good day Spa
916.395.7712 7271 55th St. #D
All Credit Cards Accepted
Certified Massage Practitioner Maggie
916.216.8886
Located off East Bidwell & Highway All 50 inmassage Folsom, CA
Ocean Massage
$601hr
(Free Table Shower)
$401/2hr Open Daily (9am-9pm)
Vibrational AnTelope
Actual CMT Not a model
9aM-9pM Daily $80+
Full body Sensual Massage Total Relaxation
massa
Ann, CMT
SENSES MASSAGE
7328 WINDING WAY • FAIR OAKS• 9AM-9PM DAILY Exp. 6/16/18
1 hr massage special
Full Body Massage • Candelit • Hot Oils • Shower Available
south coco’s insacramento
call to book: 916.682.3372
92 | SN&R | 06.07.18
swedish, reflexology, deep Tissue massage, shoulder massage, aromatherapy, Free dry sauna & hot Towels. Walk-ins Welcome. male CmT by appt. get your gifts today!
916.722.7777
Thai Massage with goff
thai massage therapist In-Studio
60 min $60 90 min $90
MASSAGE THERAPISTS Body Showers Included
BESgeT!
Massage Therapy
Sunset Ave a current valid advertisers required to provide News & Review call are now: (916) 389-0207 Fair Oaks Winding Wy (916)595-0292 business license or 7047 somatic establishment permit issued by either the city or county SOuth lanD park Dr., #a 4810 san Juan ave · Fair Oaks, Ca · 916.200.0555 SacramentO, ca. 95831 massagenirvana1.com 10am-9pm · Fri 10am-6pm · saT ClOsed in which they are operating in in order to run a printed sun-Thu advertisement.
TanTric Massage
Limited Time
European
San Juan Ave
*this is a model
the
PERFECT STYLE MaSSaGE
MASSAGE THERAPISTS
• 7 Days a Week 10am–10pm • Sauna & Shower Available • Free Chinese therapies • Reflexology • Deep Tissue • Swedish
Sacramento 95823
Grand Opening
29-jet spa | body shampoo | by appt
Four Hands Massage
Cash Accepted
CAll or Text 916.690.9825
to book an appointment
goffthaimassage.com lotusmassagesacramento.com All massage advertisers are required to provide News &#B4 Review a current valid Call Milly 916.527.4129 5930 Freeport Blvd
business license or somatic establishment permit issued by either the city or
county in which they are operating in in order to run a printed advertisement.
Community Supported Donate to ’s Independent Journalism Fund www.independentjournalismfund.org
You should be
getting it
IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN ADVERTISING WITH US, PLEASE CONTACT CLASSIFIEDS AT 916-498-1234 EXT. 1338.
once a week.
if you would like to carry the paper for free, call GreG at 916.498.1234, ext. 1317 or email GreGe@newSreview.com
n e w S r e v i e w.c o m
Sacramento’S newS and entertainment weekly. on StandS every thurSday.
IF YOU WITH 916-4
Community Supported
www.Goldclubcenterfolds.com
JUNE 9TH TOPLESS AMATEUR NIGHT $250 1st prize/Winner takes it all!
great food
JUNE 16TH TOPLESS CAR WASH
lunch
’17 sp e c ia ls
Natalia Starr june 13-16 wed – sat
SUNDAY & MONDAY $5.00 ADMISSION 800 PM TO CLOSE TUESDAY TWO FOR ONE LAP DANCES 800 PM TO CLOSE WEDNESDAY FREE ADMISSION ALL ACTIVE MILITARY
18 YEARDS OR OLDER
SUnday - tHUrSday 8pm to 2am am | Friday & SatUrday 8pm to 3am
1672 Hammonton SmartSville rd. | marySville, Ca 95901 | (530)269.9422
Donate to ’s Independent Journalism Fund www.independentjournalismfund.org
7 nights a week
• deliCioUS bbq Food • Wine • iCe Cold beer • Sabe inFUSed • SportS tv’S alCoHol
1672 Hammonton SmartSville rd. #a | marySville, Ca 95901 (530)443.2089 | open daily 8pm to 2am
PURE GOLD
Tall 5’8” Buxom Blond Bombshell. Born in Poland. Penthouse Pet of the Month 2013. Best New Starlet 2014. Filming with Naughty America, Wicked, Adam & Eve, Digital Playground, Hustler, Devil’s, And Many More. Hot Young Beautiful Super Porn Star with Over 300 XXX Movies.
stage times:
wednesdays & thursdays 10:30pm & 12:30am Fridays noon, 10:00pm, 12:00pm & 2:00am Saturdays 10:00pm, 12:00pm & 2:00am
TOTALLY NUDE SHOWGIRLS
store signing fri & sat 6-8pm amateur contest/auditions
STORE OPEN 10AM CLUB OPEN 5PM
10:30 pM - $450.00 CaSh prize
$5 BEFORE 7PM $5 OFF ADMISSION
W/AD $5 OFF AFTER 7PM 1 DRINK MINIMUM EXP 06/30/18. NOT VALID ON UFC FIGHT NIGHTS
FATHERS DAY IS EVERYDAY YOU #1 DADDY MANFUEL $ Male Enhancer
Mondays Lap Songs
VOTED BEST PRICES
DANCER AUDITIONS
DAILY
10.69 3 for
25
$
Wednesdays 2 for Lap Songs $
20
every monday
friendly attractive dancers contracted daily. call 858-0444 for sign up info
free admit w/ad $5.00 value
valid anytime with drink Purchase
free couples
sex toy w/ tHiS ad/One/PerSOn/year
5 PACK DVDS
BacHelOr / divOrce PartieS 916.858.0444
W/COUPON REG. $12.69 AD EXPS 06-30-18. 1 PER CUSTOMER
OPen wedneSday - Saturday
$9.69
3000 SUNRISE BLVD. #2 RANCHO CORDOVA, CA
916.631.3520 OPEN TIL 5AM FRI & SAT
Full Service reStaurant
SPOrtS actiOn On Our Giant Screen tv
11363 Folsom Blvd, rancho cordova (Between Sunrise & Hazel)
858-0444
M-Th 11:30-3 • Fri 11:30-4 • Sat 12-4 • Sun 3-3 Gold club centerfolds is a non-alcohol nightclub featuring all-nude entertainment. adults over 18 only.
06.07.18
|
SN&R
|
93
by Michael Mott
A free man
Smiles come easy for Sajad Shakoor, talking with his employees at Falafel Corner in Natomas. It wasn’t always that way. “Over 20 years of my life were in prison,” says Shakoor, 46. “When you look at me, you don’t see that.” After growing up in Sacramento, Shakoor was locked up at 18. He earned his GED and Bachelor’s in incarceration and went on to earn his Master’s and PhD. Meanwhile, he helped reform California’s
prison system, collaborating with prisoners and law professors to draft Proposition 36, which revised the three strikes law to impose a life sentence only when the new felony conviction is “serious or violent.” Shakoor was supposed to be in prison until 2022. Now, he runs five Falafel Corners around the city with his business partner, Massuod Rustakhis. “For me to give back, that’s a feelings words can’t describe: You are not a beneficiary, you are a benefactor. I tell my guys my story. Work hard and do the right things and the rewards will come.”
How did you get here? It’s an interesting story, and it starts like this: I was 18 when I went to prison, a senior in high school. It was a different era in Sacramento with the gangs I got caught up in. I was there almost four years at first for robbery, burglary and gun possession. I stayed out a year and a half on parole. Then I was involved in instigating a fist fight—that was the charge. I wasn’t involved, except that I was there, was older and had a record. The judge said I was in a position of authority and could have stopped it. My priors turned a misdemeanor into a felony and I was sentenced 25 years to life. I was sent to Salinas Valley State Prison, maximum security. I decided I had to change. I got my GED. Prison is like anything else: It is what you make it. There are tools to change your life there, but not when I was there. In 1994, Congress took away [federal student aid] funding for prisoners. Making 18 cents an hour in a factory, I had to get creative to fund my college education. But I was determined. I began making clocks out of rolled up newspapers. I used shoe polish and coffee to color the paper. They allowed me to buy clock mechanisms, but not wood or glass, which could be made into weapons.
94 | SN&R | 06.07.18
Sajad Shakoor at the original Falafel corner in Natomas. he is about to open his sixth location.
PHOTO BY MICHAEL MOTT
I finished my undergrad at Ohio University. I also joined self-help programs. All of it came together when I went to San Quentin, where I noticed the three-strikers had a lot of PTSD. It hit me: They can’t reconcile their stirkes even if they were misdemeanors. I saw myself in them, a decade before.
How did Prop 36 happen? I started a weekly group therapy program under the name Hope for Three Strikers. Stanford heard about us when the buzz began on changing Prop. 36. Professor Michael Romano led the reform and brought the campaign’s funders to meet us prisoners. When they saw our transformations, they were convinced. I told them my story and why I was really put away: For not telling. While I hadn’t been involved in the fight, the prosecutors wanted me to tell on those who were. At that time, if I told, my whole image would’ve been shattered. That’s what I realized after years of introspection and therapy. They said, “You sound educated.” I told them how expensive it was. As a result, they funded the change.
How did you change your life? I couldn’t stay with my brothers, who had their own families. I was back in the same environment
that for most puts us back in prison. I asked my friend if he could find me a job in the Bay Area. He introduced me to Massuod, who opened Falafel Corner there. For the next two and a half years, I worked on my PhD while living in my car and working. Why would I pay $2,000 a month to stay at a place four to five hours a day? That’s all the time I had anyway. When the opportunity came up to come back to Sac, I jumped at it. I had my doctorate in education, but a good friend convinced me to go into business, instead. I couldn’t teach at public schools despite serving my time. And at colleges, it would take 10-15 years before I could get a living wage.
Was it hard to change focus? [My friend] was an imam. When someone of that authority in the community speaks, you listen. He gave it a lot of thought and said he knew I loved education—I still edit his books today—but he cautioned that I couldn’t live on it or support a family. I’d just got married after living in my car. Not only could I provide a great service, he said, but one that wasn’t here with our quality. The year after we started, we were voted the best halal restaurant in Sac. A year later, we
had five locations, and a sixth is on the way. As a teacher, I made a manual where each employee had their role. If they learned and stuck with us, we helped them start a new location with all of us pitching in to help.
Do you employ ex-cons now? What lessons have you taken away? I know an ex-con when I see one. I ask when they come in, “Where did you go in?” They look at me strangely, thinking I just look like an old Pakistani dude. I judge people on their character and work ethic. I want to see these kids succeed and try to help them as a mentor. I have four with criminal records. I tell them, “Don’t let that define you.” You’ll be pigeonholed by people and you have to rise above that. It’s possible to break the cycle, but you have to want it. And you have to look at life as a service to others. When you start thinking like that, all of the universe conspires to make it happen. Ω
The original Falafel Corner is at 3620 North Freeway Blvd. In Natomas.(916) 891-0375; The Folsom location is at 2690 East Bidwell St.(916) 817-1184. Open MondaySunday 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
06.07.18
|
SN&R
|
95