Issue: September 25, 2014
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exclusive event picks, columns and cartoons.
The feature story this week: Return of the Messenger: How Jeremy
Renner's new film will vindicate local investigative reporter Gary Webb.
Melinda Welsh reports on the soon-to-be-released film about the life and
career of a former SN&R staff writer.
Elsewhere in the issue: Brooke Purves investigates challenges faced by
LGBT seniors, Cosmo Garvin reports on the growing anti-vaccination
movement in Sacramento schools, Lory Gil reflects on Facebook memorials
for the deceased, SN&R previews the best in fall arts offerings, and more.
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Return of the messenger: How Jeremy Renner's new film Kill The Messenger will vindicate Sacramento investigative journalist Gary Webb
“He was brave, he was flawed. … I fell in love with Gary Webb.”
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Sacramento County resident among the first to have gender reassignment surgery covered by Medicare insurance
Law and culture changes, but LGBT baby boomers experience more isolation than younger generations.
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Bend it like Sacramento: I believe Republic FC will win the USL championship
I believe Republic FC will win the USL championship.
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Letters for September 25, 2014
Readers express thoughts on the transparency of political contributions.
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Separation anxiety
Joey advises a reader to renew truthful, emotional intimacy with her husband.
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Affordable housing in Sacramento’s urban core
Or is it better economics to subsidize housing outside of the Midtown-downtown grid?
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The you-ness part of you
Transcendence festival producer James Kapicka talks about why his event is a place to be creative and be yourself, rather than a place to sit and be entertained.
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The magnificence of Mexican Spanish
The Mexican talks etymology and drunk tears.
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Getting grabby
On anti-vaxxers, herd immunity, strong-mayor BS and Sacramento's rabble-rouser history.
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Facebook's ghosts in the machine
One writer discovers how, even amid questions about privacy and digital rights, Facebook has become a shrine to the dead.
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Art and anger
SN&R reviews Ovation Stage's production of Red.
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The Merchant of Venice
SN&R reviews an Actor's Workshop of Sacramento production of Shakespeare's The Merchant of Venice.
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The bulletproof wolf
Catch a speech by Jordan Belfort, whose life was the basis for The Wolf of Wall Street.
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The Exit Interview
SN&R reviews Big Idea Theatre's production of The Exit Interview.
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Love, Isadora
SN&R reviews California Stage's production of Love, Isadora.
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The unbearable cuteness of being
The Sacramento Zoo aims to spread awareness about the threatened red panda species.
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Historic hype
Old Ironsides celebrates its 80th anniversary with a reflective exhibition of old show posters.
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Liquid force
This organization offers a holistic approach to water conservation.
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Big-picture lessons
Dana Goldstein's new book gives a balanced look at the American public-school system.
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Sac Brew Bike takes riders on a beer field trip
No drinking onboard, but you'll probably still get plastered on Sac Brew Bike, a pedal-powered Midtown pub crawl.
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The do-over
Capital Dime gets a successful farm-to-fork reboot.
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Olé, opa, eat
SN&R previews the Farm-to-Fork Festival, the Latin Food and Music Festival, and the Weekend in Greece 2014: Greek Culture and Food Festival.
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Preppers need energy, too
Chia-seed energy bars are really easy to make. And easy to buy, too, lazypants.
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How Sacramento's Cave Women sized down, grew up and got even better
The jazz group pushed through growing pains to emerge with a fresh perspective and a new album.
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Sound Advice: Sexy language barriers and other beautiful things
Caetano Veloso charms in Portuguese and Wildlight brings music, education and community spirit to Nevada City.
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No singing princesses
Ben Kingsley, Toni Collette and Elle Fanning provide voices in this smart and stylish animated flick.
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This is Where I Leave You
Tina Fey shines in this ensemble comedy about a squabbling family mourning its patriarch.
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The Maze Runner
Pray for strength—there's probably a sequel already in the works.
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A Walk Among the Tombstones
It's Liam Neeson at his Liam Neeson-est in this grisly drug and crime tale.
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How to legalize marijuana the right way
Ngaio talks about legalization movements nationwide.
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Art For Fall And Fall For Art
There is no one season for the arts—creativity is a year-round pursuit.
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