Smash HitENRONExtended Through October 28 More Raves for ENRON -Marcus Crowder, The Sacramento BeeRead Full Review "This rollicking show delivers sonic zingers and stunning visuals." "...an … [Read more...] about See Enron at Capital Stage–extended thru Oct 28
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(:)(:)(:)(:)(:) for The Rock in San Diego
5 snouts up for The Rock, a mega church in San Diego, CA. Now I hesitate to do this. What does it say about me that my first post in months (on my birthday, no less) is to rave about a gigantic Christian church? Well you can draw your own … [Read more...] about (:)(:)(:)(:)(:) for The Rock in San Diego
See In the Next Room or the Vibrator Play Now!
(:)(:)(:)(:) for In the Next Room or The Vibrator Play at Capital Stage in Sacramento Now!I haven't had much time to blog lately, but this play only runs through February 26th so I want you have an opportunity to see it. It's a funny, … [Read more...] about See In the Next Room or the Vibrator Play Now!
Whither the Tower Theater?
My recent experience of watching Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy in a freezing Tower Theater made me wonder what's up with Tower these days. A few years ago, I was sympathetic to a push to save Tower Theater because the City Council was proposing to … [Read more...] about Whither the Tower Theater?
How to get your kids to like a college
Reed CollegeMost people who know me know that I am an enthusiastic member of the Reed College graduating class of 1983. Reed, a small liberal arts college nestled in a quiet residential neighborhood of Portland, Oregon, is known for its quirky … [Read more...] about How to get your kids to like a college
Can I take MLK’s legacy seriously?
Today is Martin Luther King, Jr. day--the day every year when millions of American do laundry and take down Christmas cards. Seriously, why isn't this day more important to me? Every year I resolve to organize something around it and … [Read more...] about Can I take MLK’s legacy seriously?
Daddy Squeeze Live in Downtown Sacto January 20th
This Friday, January 20th, Southside Park Cohousing is hosting a "house concert" with Dan "Daddy Squeeze" Newton, a master of the accordion. Here's a link to his website http://www.daddysqueeze.com The concert will be in … [Read more...] about Daddy Squeeze Live in Downtown Sacto January 20th
The secret to walking more and getting out of your car
That's me above by the way, I've turned into a 30 something model walking to work (where, is that Guggenheim behind her? or a space station?) in high heels.Anyway, this secret I'm about to tell you reminds me of a secret a friend of mine with a … [Read more...] about The secret to walking more and getting out of your car
Sacramento’s best toy stores may be in Old Sacramento
This was prematurely published the first time:Every year I have the joy of remembering how fun it is to do Christmas shopping in Old Sacramento. It's definitely not just for t-shirts and toffee and hasn't been for years. In particular, I … [Read more...] about Sacramento’s best toy stores may be in Old Sacramento
It always comes down to people
More and more it seems to me that it always comes down to people. At least it certainly does in my small world of lobbying in the state capitol and being a spiritual practitioner. You can talk about institutions, and government and … [Read more...] about It always comes down to people
Safety on the Sacramento River paths?
Well, I got a lot of feedback on that post. Ideally, those people (and you know who you are) would take the time to officially comment (which is the kind of thing that drives traffic to a site). But you didn't, so I'll give you the … [Read more...] about Safety on the Sacramento River paths?
Safe walking on the Sacramento rivers?
I live 5 blocks and work 7 blocks from the Sacramento River and a few blocks more from the American (pictured above). Like many Sacramentans, I like to bike and walk along them. Unlike many Sacramentan women, I tend to do it alone. … [Read more...] about Safe walking on the Sacramento rivers?