As a counterpoint to the lengthy calendar sections of the local media outlets, we here at the ‘Rag will not inundate you with events and happenings and cultural brouhahas that may not appeal to you. We will, however, tell you what we, the writers of the Sac Rag, plan to do this weekend. Please keep in mind that not only are we independently wealthy, but also attractive and tied in to the local scene tighter than a fat chick’s Wranglers. So, here’s what we’re doing this weekend. We don’t want to tell you what to do, but be aware, if you choose to join us in any of these outings, you will be a better person for it.
Category: Family
Father’s Day suggestions
Dear old Dad.
Father’s day is coming up this weekend and I’m wondering what the dads, kids and wives out there have in mind. Fortunately it looks like we’re not going to break triple-digits on Sunday,
There’s fancy brunch. The 4-star hotels are always nice and crowded, but maybe you’re lucky and Dad favors a greasy-spoon breakfast anyway. A certain circusy place comes to mind. Or maybe you have been enjoying the juicy cartons of blueberries at CostCo lately and could whip me up … I mean whip Dad up … some blueberry flapjacks.
Jenkinson Lake, Sly Park
This weekend’s outing brought the CoolDMZs to Jenkinson Lake, in the Sly Park Recreation Area of El Dorado County. Longtime residents know Sly Park from the various youth camps located there, most notably the Sacramento Trad Jazz Camp and Sly Park Basketball School for grade-school hoopsters.
Happy Memorial Day
This is a packed weekend with the County Fair and the Jazz Jubilee and the wonderful weather. If you’re out taking in the jazz you might run across a rare sighting of sac-eats and CoolDMZ together. Have fun out there and stay safe on the roadways. Also don’t do anything wrong or Ron Jones will be all over your ass.
‘Tis the Season…
for beer festivals! I will be keeping you up to date on all the beer happenings in the area this summer.
Beer festivals are always a good excuse to drink in the name of charity. Also, did you ever notice that almost all of the charities that these fests support are children’s charities? Do you know why we need so many children’s charities? They are too young to drink beer, so people feel sorry for them.
Raley Field Beerfest is being put on for the first time this year as the annual beer fest for the Northern California Brewer’s Guild, which is headed up by Rubicon owner Glynn Phillips. The event is tomorrow, Saturday the 12th. I have no idea what time this event starts as the organizers have done a “less-than-stellar” job at promoting it. Admission includes 10 complementary tastings, more can be purchased. One small suggestion to the NorCal Brewers… You have a web site. Maybe you would, oh, I don’t know, promote your event on your web site?!?!!?!? Promote it somewhere? One more note – No one in their right mind is going to pay almost $9 in Ticketmaster fees for a $25 ticket when we can buy one onsite for $30. Beer patrons, arrive early and anticipate a long line. Expect between 30 and 40 breweries from across Northern California.
The 8th Annual West Coast Brew Fest is the following Saturday, May 19th, from 1-5pm at Miller Park. Notice the handy link to a web site where you can get maps, information, and purchase a ticket with no service charge that is actually $5 cheaper than onsite the day of the event. No tokens, admission gives you unlimited tastes. Expect almost 50 breweries from across the West Coast and beyond.
Drink safely, my friends, and drink only the best.
SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL BREWERIES
SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL BREW-FESTS
And, for the love of all that is holy, drink beer to save a child.
Friday Night Concerts @ Cesar Chavez lineup
Jackpot the band
Looks like the Friday Night Concert series at Cesar Chavez park started last week with Bright Light Fever, Still Life Projector, The Radio Life, and The Dead Celebrities (that lineup has some top-notch wordplay, kudos to the planners).
Highlights include a June 1 CD release show by An Angle and Spider Silk Dress, and of course the Kai Kln reunion show July 13 (backed by Hot Pistol, one of my new favorite local bands) and an August 3 show by Jackpot (which apparently lost its ownership of the best band URL ever, jackpotswebsite.com, and which also has its own CD release for “Moonbreath” coming up on June 2 and Marilyns). See you in the heat!
Enjoy the silence
Frequent Sac Rag readers know that the Man loves to put his foot down on the people. From preventing our hearts from indulging in heaping helpings of trans fats to sticking hard working, tax paying citizens with bills to fix sidewalks, the madness continues. So much so that this story about banning screaming on thrill rides has me perplexed. Am I shocked? Am I amazed? Or am I just so numb to the comings and goings of government interference (I realize that Scandia is not the Government, but it’s close enough, work with me on this) that I’m better off just pointing my web browser back over to nbc.com so I can watch that hilarious Peyton Manning sketch from SNL a few weeks back for the 100th time?
The new no-screaming policy took effect less than a week ago. Neighbors across Interstate 80 complained the screams were constant, rattling their homes and their patience. Scandia owners took community suggestions and came up with the no-screaming policy and say so far visitors have complied. For those who don’t follow the rules, the ride is stopped immediately and the riders must get off and get back in line.
Now this I gotta see. What level of screamage warrants a ride stoppage? And is it too obvious to mention the name of the ride? You know what I’m thinking Sacramento, right? It rhymes with Play Sassy…
Camellia Day
You might not know of this particular claim to fame, but it makes sense that Sacramento is officially Camellia City of the World. You also might not know that today is Camellia Day. One thing is for sure. You can’t miss the fact that there are probably a million of these brightly hued flowers blooming across the city, as they always do in the waning days of winter.
Camellias are native to Southeast Asia and first came here, like many other things, during the Gold Rush. Colonel James Lloyd Lafayette Franklin Warren came out West from Boston in 1851 to open, among other retail establishments, a seed shop. A year later, he imported the first batch of camellia seeds into Sacramento and they quickly took root as one of the favorite local blooms.
Up & Away
Today marks the grand opening of the Aerospace Museum of California, located at the former McClellan Air Force Base.
Pictured on the left is a Douglas A-1E Skyraider.
Sacramento’s sexy wildlife
There’s not much I can say to introduce this, save that it was an email to us Sacramento Zoo members and I thought it would make a great start to the week for all of us:
Greetings Zoo Members!
Looking for something to do on Valentine’s Day? Check out SWING WITH
YOUR SWEETIE AT THE ZOO on Wednesday, February 14th from 6 pm to 9 pm.Treat your sweetheart to a unique evening of fun, fur and feathers as we
transform the Kampala Lounge into the rockin’ swing era of the 40’s!
Join us a Coconut Mary’s for a swanky reception and buffet dinner. Then
travel to the Jungle Room where Zoo Keepers give up the little known
secrets of some very sexy, saucy wildlife!This event is adult in theme; only 21 years of age and over will be
allowed to attend.
Single tickets are $40 and couples tickets are $70 for Zoo Members.
Contact the Membership Office at (916)808-5888 or use the link below to
RSVP, for more information and for a full menu:
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