Issue: July 18, 2013
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The feature this week: Cosmo Garvin on the hardships faced by one of
Sacramento's original suburbs and the efforts to loop it back into
the wider community.
Elsewhere in the issue: Dave Kempa examines the racial-discrimination
lawsuit being filed against Target by three former employees from the
Sacramento area; George Lavender on the hunger strike taking place
within California's prison population; Raheem F. Hosseini on
state-fair food safety; David Barton Watts on three Sacramento
brothers bringing their Broadway dreams to life; Dennis Yudt on the
late Davis musician Scott Miller; Jonathan Mendick talks with Ink
Master star James "Danger" Harvey; and more.
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On the rise and fall (and rise and fall, again) of Franklin Boulevard
Will life ever be mmm, mmm, good for one of Sacramento’s original suburbs?
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Former Sacramento-area Target employees claim racial discrimination, humiliation—and have paperwork to prove it
Multibillion-dollar corporation made national headlines last week with wrongful-termination, discrimination and harassment suit.
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Local art gets hella expensive
The Sacramento City Council is set to let the Crocker Art Museum slide on a $7.5 million loan.
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Rafting gone dry
An alcohol ban results in fewer drunk shenanigans for the Rafting Gone Wild crowd.
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But, seriously
SN&R rightfully catches heat for its woefully unfunny Best of Sacramento comics category—and strives to make amends.
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Letters for July 18, 2013
Readers comment on the crumbling of the American Dream and the new Sacramento Kings arena.
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The mother tongue
Joey advises a reader to show his future mother-in-law the real face of love.
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Under the gun
Tattoo artist James “Danger” Harvey is set to appear on Spike TV’s show Ink Master.
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Who's really stealing jobs?
Why it's not the immigrants' fault they're getting the minimum-wage jobs, but rather capitalism and Americans' demand for cheap products.
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Keep an eye out
Bites on public and political websites, repurposing closed schools and anti-signature-gathering thuggery.
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The show finally goes on
In 1978, three Sacramento brothers reimagined the iconic Swiss Family Robinson. Now, more than 30 years later, the musical’s finally found its home on a New York stage.
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(Nice dream)
William Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream gets a 1960s British-invasion remix treatment.
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The Normal Heart
A new production by the Closet Door Theatre Company chronicles the early days of the AIDS epidemic.
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That’s another story
Sierra Storytelling Festival offers stories, workshops and music.
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Belly Laughs
This unique event blends improv and belly dancing.
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Kyle Kinane
Stand-up comedian headlines four shows at the Sacramento Comedy Spot this weekend.
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Hands on History: Mining the Miners!
Pan for gold and learn about the legacy of Sutter’s Fort at Hands on History: Mining the Miners!
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Eppie’s Great Race
Eppie’s Great Race celebrates its 40th anniversary.
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Schooling the World: The White Man’s Last Burden
This film shows how imposing Western education upon some people destroys cultures.
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Julius Caesar
SN&R reviews a new production from the Sacramento Shakespeare Festival.
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Mr. Woodchuckles
This former Full House star brings his stand-up act to Rancho Cordova.
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Eclectic, upscale—and unfocused
This Folsom wine bar has nuzzled itself into a comfortable—if somewhat unrefined—niche with a diverse wine list and posh menu.
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Beer and bacon
Bacon Fest Sacramento and Pangaea Two Brews Cafe pair up to throw a block party this Saturday.
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Second chance
Cafe Morocco’s vegan-friendly offerings are better than remembered.
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A way with words
Friends pay tribute to Scott Miller, the late Davis artist who combined his love for music and literature into an influential career.
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Fri., July 19, Amy Reed
Local singer-songwriter, guitarist, teacher and painter will play on a bill with a number of other talented Sacramento musicians and a touring group.
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Fri., July 19, Art Lessing and the Flower Vato
Psychedelic duo to perform mellow jazz rock at Luigi’s Fun Garden.
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Fri., July 19, FallRise
It’s unofficially rock night at Concerts in the Park, with a lineup full of local metal and hard-rock groups.
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Sat., July 20, the GrandMothers of Invention
Surviving members of Frank Zappa’s backing band form a new group and will visit dowtown’s Assembly.
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Mon., July 22, Black Flag
Legendary punk band reforms and continues on with a new vocalist.
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Mon., July 22, En Vogue
Iconic ’90s R&B group brings a catalog of hits to the California State Fair.
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Wed., July 24, Eilen Jewell
This dynamic vocalist draws upon Americana, blues and folk influences in her music.
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Fri., July 26, Cherish the Ladies
Five women perform lively Celtic music in Folsom.
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French kisses and irony
Sacramento does a little French kissing in the USA, grandpa rock and interactive album art.
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Family dysfunction, by the numbers
Steve Carell, Toni Collette and Liam James star in this comfortably obvious, melancholy beach-house comedy.
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The Conjuring
Director James Wan delivers effective scares in this unofficial prequel to The Amityville Horror.
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Girl Most Likely
Kristin Wiig charms in this new urban-bachelorette comedy.
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Grown Ups 2
d David Spade return in this sequel to the 2010 original. And, not shockingly, it's not very good.
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Best of the fest
Ngaio’s guide to all the badass West Coast hemp fests.
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