Issue: January 16, 2014
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The feature story this week: Adventures in Pho. The Vietnamese soup is
so popular in Sacramento, there's even a 'Pho Nazi.' Jonathan Mendick
sets out to discover which bowl is the best.
Elsewhere in the issue: Nick Miller rounds up the latest Kings-arena
shenanigans, David Downs investigates the fate of the illegal pot dealer
when marijuana becomes legal in Colorado, Becky Grunewald interviews
stand-up comedian Todd Barry, Rachel Leibrock talks socially conscious
folk music with singer-songwriter Jenn Rogar, and more.
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Adventure to find Sacramento’s best pho
The Vietnamese soup is so popular, there's even a local ’Pho Nazi.' Our writer goes good-pho hunting to discover the region's best bowl.
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Sacramento’s top 10 best pho restaurants
Our writer rounds out his favorites.
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Kings-arena shenanigans, sleaze on the rise as county nears completion of petition count
City councilman forced to be deposed by ‘anti-arena’ lawyer; initiative poised to have enough signatures to go to ballot, but is bound to go before a judge first.
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Wealthy NIMBY's powerhouse lobbyist fails to stonewall new East Sacramento senior-care facility
City council overrules appeal to stall new business on I Street.
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Death of a pot salesman
What will happen to black-market-weed dealers if marijuana is legalized in California? This writer looks to Colorado.
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The best defense
This winter, five people have died from swine flu in the Sacramento region; it's time to stop sucking down the vitamin C and get a flu shot instead.
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SN&R’s Letters of the Week for January 16, 2014
Our readers chime in on the proposed ordinance to ban smoking on Sacramento restaurant patios.
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A friend indeed
Joey advises a reader to re-examine her perspectives on friendships.
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The Vibe Church in Curtis Park offers nontraditional services
The Vibe Church had this incredible sense of acceptance and of unconditional love. It's a message that I often hear but rarely see so clearly demonstrated.
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Art school confidential
Lily Moon's work blurs the line between fine art and street art.
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Will there be an actual election to replace retiring Sacramento County Supervisor Jimmie Yee?
So far, Patrick Kennedy is in a one-man race.
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Sacramento should not ban smoking in outdoor public places
The city and local business owners should instead work on a campaign to foster improved smoker habits.
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On Utah, and how marriage equality reinforces religious freedom
There’s a certain irony in watching Utah deal with a similar legal-marriage system that some members of that state helped enforce in California back in 2008.
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It’s kind of a funny story
Comedian Todd Barry talks Twitter, drink minimums and why the Sacramento Comedy Spot is the perfect venue for his laid-back style of humor.
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Hypocrisy and aristocracy
SN&R reviews a new production by B Street Theatre.
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Closer than Ever
SN&R reviews a musical performed by the Sacramento Theatre Company.
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Angels in America: Millennium Approaches
SN&R reviews a production by The Alternative Arts Collective.
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Young Frankenstein
SN&R reviews a production by Runaway Stage Productions.
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When the Rain Stops Falling
SN&R reviews a production by Big Idea Theatre.
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Acrobatic art
Cirque Zíva brings Chinese variety art to Folsom's Harris Center for the Arts.
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Neon night at the Crocker Art Museum
The Crocker Art Museum's latest art mixer had great acid-flashback potential.
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The fresh and the unexpected
FreshMed Mediterranean Cuisine serves up big flavor in a variety of styles.
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Wahoo for Wahoo's
Wahoo's Fish Taco to open in Sacramento this spring.
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Duke Ellington is vegan
A new Sacramento baking company makes only Bundt cakes named after jazz legends. And The Duke Ellington is vegan.
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The personal is political
Jenn Rogar's folk songs encompass homelessness, global politics and affairs of the heart.
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Get out of the house already
No excuses—go check out some live music. Who knows, maybe a musical genie will grant some wishes.
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What lies beneath
Paolo Sorrentino's latest film envisions modern-day Rome as disco ball-lit crypt of youthful decadence and decay.
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August: Osage County
Meryl Streep and Julia Roberts star in Tracy Letts' somewhat truncated adaption of the Pulitzer Prize-winning play.
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The Invisible Woman
Ralph Fiennes plays Charles Dickens in love.
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The Legend of Hercules
Kellan Lutz plays the title character in this schlocky, poorly made tax write-off.
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Lone Survivor
Spoiler alert: Mark Wahlberg plays the title character in this Navy SEAL flick.
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The Nut Job
Will Arnett voices a maverick squirrel in this lame and dull animated film.
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Tips for good stoner etiquette
Ngaio says no to slobbering, yes to passing the dutchie to the left.
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