A great photo on FFT today snapped at (I presume) the new “Little Lucky” Rite Aid…
Have you been in there, though? It’s kind of eerie for some reason. They are one of the new businesses to have a Sac library drop box. And I’ve rediscovered the ole Thrifty ice cream as it is cheap and the kiddies love it.
Some people just don’t understand Korea. They quickly overlook it when considering the important cultures that make up Asia. They figure that it’s probably kind of like China and kind of like Japan and just hanging out, waiting for someone to 
You heard it here first!
It’s been a while since we’ve had a “Right Awn!” so might I nominate the Discovery Museum in Old Sacramento? Today it will join a distinguished list of museums that are official affiliates of the Smithsonian.
The goal of the affiliate program is to create vital relationships with communities by working with local museums and educational institutions. This new status will give the Discovery Museum access to borrowing artifacts from the Smithsonian to have on display here, plus access to other resources from the venerable institution. Continue reading “New Local Distinction”
Friday– Dinner with the Sacramento Epicureans at Oz, a wonderful Korean eatery on Bradshaw Road. No reservations necessary, come on by and join the fun, $25 a head (alcohol not included). Paulie over at Sac-Eps does a great job organizing these events. If you’d like to try some adventurous foods and do it in a group setting, come on out and join the Sacramento Epicureans at any of there upcoming events. www.sacramento-epicureans.com Oz, 3343 Bradshaw Rd, Sacramento
Saturday– Hitting up my local farmers market at Watt and El Camino. And later, heading out to TFO (see comments).
Sunday– The sac-eats/Runnergirl braintrust will make its triumphant return to the Streets of London for Sunday Night Trivia. Come join us as we sip on English ales and do our best to top the top minds in Sacramento at this weekly test of pointless and not so pointless facts. Trivia starts at 9pm but get there early unless you like standing. (Or you can be like Runnergirl and bring your own chairs.) Streets of London, 1804 J St, Sacramento
Has anyone else around Midtown encountered Chainman? A.K.A. Chainguy? A.K.A. Chaindude (I hear he is called that around the Beach Hut Deli)?
For those of you whom have not had the pleasure, Chainman is a fairly normal looking guy, although his style is a little Venice Beach for Sacto. Normal, except for the two chains wrapped around his fists. He prefers chains with thin torus-shaped links and a stainless-steel veneer. They each appear to be 6 feet in length. I wonder what his deal is with those chains.
He jangles as he walks. Usually, before seeing Chainman, you hear him. Down the street. Around the corner. Tonight, it was a few aisles over at Safeway. I was getting some Kefir and heard the distinctive chink-chink-chink somewhere near the “lunch” aisle. Spooky. (Sidenote – Is anyone else bugged by the crappy reorganize of the S Street Safeway?)
I was a little spooked. Then I giggled. Then, I hoped I didn’t have an encounter with Chainman while giggling, for that would be tough to explain, so I got spooked again.
Keep an ear out for Chainman.
The Game Guy was YouTubin’ and sent me a “must post immediately.” I present to you Scottish pop group Middle of the Road with their 1971 hit “Sacramento.”
There’s something about the people
That everybody knows
That gives you a tender feeling
Of the future
It’s so true. Music video (hilariously not filmed in Sacramento… is it even about Sacto., CA?) after the jump…
No. But every family-run business needs a family vacation. Don’t worry, though, your favorite sandwich shop and mine will be slinging all organic veggies and prime meats again before you know it. Dad’s will be open again on July 23rd.
Dad’s Deli- 1310 S St, Sacramento
Didja catch CBS13’s report last night on “Sac Town Raw”…
A local film producer is releasing a very controversial video showing Sacramento teenage girls engaged in vicious fights. It’s called “Sac Town Raw”.
CBS13 spoke with the producer and he says it may be shocking but he’s only reporting what he calls ‘Urban News’.
Oddly enough I can almost hear CBS13 giving a similar defense to my postings… CBS boldly went on to question whether the videos were even legal, talking to several law enforcement officials who had to admit that unless the video was of an assault (i.e. if the participants are not willing) that the videos were technically not illegal.
Seminal modern rock band They Might Be Giants announced their 60-city summer tour in support of their new album “The Else” and that tour includes our fair city! That’s right, the Johns will be appearing at the Empire on September 28.
Beloved River Cat Kurt Suzuki is getting a permanent spot in the bigs as a result of yesterday’s trade sending Jason Kendall to the Cubbies. He’ll be behind the plate for Oakland, with Mike Piazza as his backup. Piazza will also resuming his DH duties when he is through with his stint in Sacramento.
The Sac Rag 