Issue: June 16, 2011
Dear SN&R reader!
We double dog dare you to pick up this week's SN&R 2011 Summer Guide on newstands around town. Therein you will find more than 70 dares -- make out in public! Parade with mermaids! Pick wild mushrooms! -- each designed to push you out of your comfort zone and into the best summer of your life.
Happy dog days!
SN&R Staff
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Montel Williams’ fight
The former talk-show host opens a new medical-cannabis dispensary in Midtown Sacramento to fanfare, controversy.
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Rethinking cap and trade
Gov. Jerry Brown could swap out California’s carbon-trading scheme.
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Letters for June 16, 2011
Love, hate, indifference—readers express their opinions, sometimes about each other.
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How young is too young?
My 15-year-old granddaughter is dating a college sophomore. Help!
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Envoy for Egypt
Sacramento leader Kais Menoufy helps shape Egypt’s future.
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White people problems
The Mexican on white chicas with brown men—and a white guy who speaks Spanish?
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Hit the North
State park cuts will hit Northern California hard.
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Defending the Caveman
SN&R reviews a new production by California Musical Theatre at the Cosmopolitan Cabaret.
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Mary Poppins
SN&R reviews a new production in California Musical Theatre’s Broadway Sacramento series.
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Festival du film français
The Sacramento French Film Festival kicks off this weekend at the Crest Theatre.
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Sac Kintoki-Con
Kintoki-Con celebrates anime and video games.
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One night with her
Relive all your relationships in one night? It’s a comedy, not a horror show.
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What the weather wrought
Wet weather delays the opening, but A Flea will go on.
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Falling down (with laughter)
When things fall apart and the center does not hold, you can always laugh.
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Duck the bill
There’s a lot better Vietnamese eats on the same block, according to our food reviewer.
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Bacon sprinkles!?
Goin’ muffin nuts in the early summer with Sacatomato.
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Organic, schmorganic
Good food doesn’t always have to be all-natural.
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Soup to slurp
There is a vegan option for the ramen-curious at Shoki Ramen House.
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Fri, June 17, Adrian Bourgeois/Ricky Berger
Sacramento singer-songwriters come home.
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Fri, June 17, Kelly Willis and Bruce Robison
Kelly Willis and Bruce Robison are alt-country’s first couple.
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Fri, June 17, Mickey Avalon
Mickey Avalon brings his enigmatic rapper persona to Ace of Spades.
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Sat, June 18, Lipstick vs. Blow Up USA
Blow Up founder Paul Tunkin goes Britpop at Blue Lamp.
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Sat, June 18, The English Beat
The English Beat have kept it going since the ’70s.
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Mon, June 20, The Ataris
The Ataris revive their latest album from recording hiatus and kick off an acoustic tour.
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Wed, June 22, Tech N9ne
Tech N9ne brings speed raps and a cult following to Ace of Spades.
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Thurs, June 23, Paul Oakenfold
British record producer and trance deejay Paul Oakenfold will perform at Sacramento’s District 30.
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It’s called ‘snap’
Enjoy the work of Sacramento photographer Amy Scott.
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American: The Bill Hicks Story
Matt Harlock and Paul Thomas’ well-meaning documentary commits the same sins as many other similarly well-meaning Lenny Bruce documentaries.
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Another Year
Mike Leigh and company explore the way we interpret life and each other.
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True Blood: Season 3
In Season 3, True Blood goes from camp to schlock.
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Summer Guide 2011: Dare to seize the season
The 2011 Summer Guide has more than 70 challenges to push you out of your comfort zone and into an amazing summer.
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Food & Drink: Embrace your inner cheapskate
Dinner for $2 in Sacramento with no fast food? It can be done!
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Food & Drink: We dare you to…
Taste the essence of Sacramento’s summer season.
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Food & Drink: Grab a midnight snack
Keep the summer party going with these late-night dining options in Sacramento.
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Arts & Entertainment: Get a night life
Increase your live-music intake with our guide to Sacramento area summer concerts.
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Arts & Entertainment: We double-dare you to …
Get some culture along with your sunshine.
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Arts & Entertainment: Come out and play
With a picnic and a little bug spray, theater under the stars is a magical summer experience.
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Travel & Recreation: Get wet!
Ride world-class white water in Sacramento’s own backyard.
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Travel & Recreation: We double-dog dare you to …
Activate your recreation and vacation in and around Sacramento.
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Health & Beauty: Analyze your diet
A 21-day internal-cleansing kit brings acne, migraines and a $275 price tag. Is it worth it for a bikini body?
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Health & Beauty: We triple-dog dare you to …
Cultivate a healthy Sacramento summer glow.
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Sex & Love: Take it outside
SN&R’s guide to summertime sex in the great outdoors.
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Sex & Love: We triple-dog, no take-backs, infinity dare you to …
Add spice to your summer nights in Sacramento.
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