Issue: February 11, 2016
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The cover story this week: The transformation of Autumn Sky Hall. How
Sacramento's indie darling quit cute and went dark. Rachel Leibrock
reports.
Elsewhere in the issue: Graham Womack reports on the city council's vote
to allow medical-marijuana cultivation, Becky Grunewald suggests gifts
for both baller and budget Valentine's celebrations, Jim Carnes follows
the Sacramento Ballet's upcoming move, Shoka highlights the best Second
Saturday shows and more.
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The transformation of Autumn Sky Hall
Dumped, broke and broken, Sacramento’s singing sweetheart quit cute and went dark.
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Farm-to-joint: Sacramento sparks up medical marijuana cultivation debate
City council proposes increased taxes amid statewide changes for cannabis.
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A look at campaign finance reports for city of Sacramento election candidates
Steinberg, Ashby, city council incumbents and more.
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Following critical inspections, Sacramento jail relocates federal detainees
Sheriff’s department may have been trying to limit ICE scrutiny, says deputy.
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Radiation fears prompt ratepayer’s lawsuit against SMUD
American Cancer Society downplays cancer risks of radio frequencies from smart meters.
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Sacramento State faculty eyes possible April strike
Demand for 5 percent salary increase has simmered since 2014.
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Democratic Party fouls
Leave the disrespectful stereotypes to the Republicans.
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Letters for February 11, 2016
Readers respond to the Midtown Neighborhood Association and regional transit funding.
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Feel all the feels
Joey advises a reader to acknowledge that workplace unhappiness—and then take action.
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Our marijuana future
This ‘farm-to-joint’ moment could mean millions for Sacramento.
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Benjamin Schwartz, blooming florist and shoemaker
Time to figure out what sort of flowers tell your lover that “this is just a one-night stand.”
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Love, at any cost
SN&R’s Valentine’s Day guide to impressing your bae—baller style or on a budget.
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The Sacramento Ballet’s new act
Amid schedule delays, the Sacramento Ballet readies to finally move into bigger, better digs.
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A cheater’s guide to Valentine’s Day
Stick it to the man by celebrating Valentine’s Day on not-Valentine’s Day.
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Dueling accounts
Green Valley Theatre Company debuts a new love story just in time for Valentine’s Day.
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What we ultimately consume
Jerry Takigawa’s elegant photographs show how plastic in a disposable world has long-lasting, fatal effects.
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A retro ’spective
Shimo Center for the Arts presents an exhibition of work from photographer and physicist Richard Breedon—from 1979.
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Firstborn, first year
The first year of a baby’s life, as drawn by his mother, artist Hilary VonJoo.
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Pretty is as pretty does
The flavors at Sushi Q don’t quite live up to the artful presentation.
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Sacramento brew news
Flatland Brewing Company opens in Elk Grove, soon to be joined by Tilted Mash; and a big-deal Berkeley brewery plans a Midtown taproom.
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Cold buster
If you go to a bar with a cold like a jerk, you might as well order the Kentucky Mule at Pour House.
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Keep it in the 916
Garden to Grill’s vegan tempeh Reuben makes for a satisfying lunch.
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Sweet deal
Lovers or not, you may want to check out this special port, wine and chocolate weekend in Clarksburg.
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Fractal food
Impress a math geek with Romanesque cauliflower.
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How not to die in Sacramento
Dr. Michael Greger, a physician who uses scientific findings that link the most deadly diseases in America to what we put in our mouths—and how to reverse the damage—is coming to Sacramento.
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Puzzle it out
Yes, the musicians in Nmbrsttn are making you work hard to understand their strange sonic mix.
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Eight Gigs: Mickey Avalon & Dirt Nasty
Raucous hip-hop artist Mickey Avalon reunites with former collaborator Dirt Nasty.
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Eight Gigs: Noirre
The local 19-year-old writes impressively mature indie pop.
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Eight Gigs: Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra
Got musical breadth? Prove it this weekend.
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Eight Gigs: Cruel Summer
Jangly, dreamy indie-pop that’s perfect for a long (yet cruel) summer drive.
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Eight Gigs: Lights and Sirens
Lights and Sirens celebrate its demo release at Old Ironsides with At Both Ends and The Juliet Company.
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Eight Gigs: STRFKR
The Portland electro stars arrive with Com Truise in tow.
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Eight Gigs: Modern Man
Modern Man tweaks brains and then some on a school night.
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Eight Gigs: The Bananas
The Bananas, one of Sacramento’s best-kept secrets, play unhinged and infectiously fun punk rock.
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Weak sauce
The ZFG hip-hop crew commits a major party foul; and Odious Construct and West Coast Fury deliver dual assaults at Starlite.
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A middling muddle
The new Coen brothers film is fun but there’s really just no there there.
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Jane Got a Gun
Gavin O’Connor paints it brown in this solemn mess of a Western.
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Where to Invade Next
Michael Moore does Michael Moore really well in this documentary about the need for social reform.
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An excellent BuMMR
Gov. Jerry Brown has appointed the state’s first medical cannabis czar.
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