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Norcal Mud Run If you’re looking to truly challenge yourself physically, then look no further than the Norcal Mud Run (formerly Tough ’n Dirty). This is not your average fun run by any means. It’s a mud and obstacle course designed to test your body, mind and endurance. It sounds daunting, but don’t worry; it is actually a fun... Posted By Laura O'Brien on Wednesday, May 15, 2013 |
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West Coast Brew Fest Does refreshing beer, live music and good food sound like a great time to you? Then be sure to hit Miller Park this Saturday for the 14 th annual West Coast Brew Fest. The event is a celebration of the West Coast heritage of the microbrew revolution. More than 70 breweries (including Sierra Nevada, Lagunitas and Lost Coast) will be... Posted By Laura O'Brien on Wednesday, May 15, 2013 |
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Believe . . . in a Better Life Cher, The Temptations and Tom Jones all performing under one roof? Could it be true? OK, not the real Cher, Temptations and Tom Jones but how about local notables embodying the personas of the above-mentioned superstars and others? It’s happening this Monday, May 20 at the Crest Theatre during “Believe . . . in a Better... Posted By Elena M. Macaluso on Wednesday, May 15, 2013 |
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Mad Hatter Meets Mad Men Ginger Elizabeth Chocolates. Did that get your attention? Are you into the whole “Mad Men” craze? Do you enjoy good wine? How do you feel about having fun while supporting a good cause? Sound good? Then plan on attending Mad Hatter Meets Mad Men, this Thursday, May 16 at the Masonic Temple in downtown Sacramento. The event, a... Posted By Elena M. Macaluso on Wednesday, May 15, 2013 |
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Sac vs SF How does Sacramento compare to its frenemy to the west? Here’s our take. Posted Mari Tzikas on Wednesday, May 15, 2013 |
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Red Show Crawl Join us as we leisurely stroll through beautiful downtown and midtown Sacramento for our 4th Annual Red Shoe Crawl on Sunday, June 23rd 2013! Not only will you have an opportunity to enjoy a variety of culinary delights from the best restaurants in the Sacramento region, you will be supporting Ronald McDonald House Charities Northern... Posted on Tuesday, May 14, 2013 |
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A Magazine For Beer Lovers It wasn’t long ago that beer lovers across Sacramento were mourning the decline of the local beer scene as they watched some of the area’s most respected craft breweries shut down operations. How times have changed. Today, the craft brew landscape is so dynamic that there’s an entire publication devoted to covering it.... Posted By Catherine Warmerdam on Tuesday, May 14, 2013 |
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Vegetarianized Recipe: Pumpkin Barley Soup You can substitute any hard skinned squash like acorn or butternut. I chose to puree the soup, but if you cut all the vegetables in uniform pieces, you could certainly keep it chunky. Go to Vegetarianized.com for more pictures of this recipe (search in the “Soup” category), and nutrition and price... Posted By Adrienne D. Capps on Monday, May 13, 2013 |
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Save the Date: Grow, Cook, Savor on June 1 If you’re interested in learning more about our region’s rich agricultural and gastronomic heritage, mark your calendar on Saturday, June 1. A unique event called Grow, Cook, Savor —which aims to “celebrate Sacramento's foodscape”—will be held in the Tsakopoulos Library Galleria at the Sacramento... Posted by Kira O'Donnell on Monday, May 13, 2013 |
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A Week of Great Eats: Three Memorable Dining Moments Yes, it’s true: food writers have the Best. Job. Ever. I reveled in a number of interesting, tasty dishes last week, but three (well, four) were real standouts. The first was Kathmandu Kitchen’s fabulous lamb saagwala: moist, tender chunks of lamb enveloped in a luscious spinach sauce embellished with garlic and roasted... Posted by Kira O'Donnell on Monday, May 13, 2013 |