http://www.examiner.com/x-2696-Sacramento-Arts--Entertainment-Examiner?cid=exrss-Sacramento-Arts--Entertainment-Examiner en-us Sun, 22 Nov 2009 17:42:04 -0700 Sat, 21 Nov 2009 11:12:47 -0700 BlogCFC http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.examiner.com/x-2696-Sacramento-Arts--Entertainment-Examiner~y2009m11d21-Tales-from-a-California-Blonde-Tribute-to-an-Interracial-Goddess?cid=exrss-Sacramento-Arts--Entertainment-Examiner I remember when as a child I first saw my Aunt Patti, pre-marriage to my mom’s youngest brother. She was the physical polar opposite of me. Patti Chacon had long, thick black hair, dark skin and sparkling brown eyes—a vibrant cont... Tales from a California Blonde Sat, 21 Nov 2009 11:12:47 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2696-Sacramento-Arts--Entertainment-Examiner~y2009m11d21-Tales-from-a-California-Blonde-Tribute-to-an-Interracial-Goddess?cid=exrss-Sacramento-Arts--Entertainment-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2696-Sacramento-Arts--Entertainment-Examiner~y2009m11d5-This-Is-It-Why-everything-I-believed-about-Michael-Jackson-was-wrong?cid=exrss-Sacramento-Arts--Entertainment-Examiner When I was sent tickets to see the premiere of Michael Jackson’s This Is It, I had mixed feelings. On one hand, I was excited to see the final footage of the rehearsals of what would have been Jackson’s final concert series in Lon... music art entertainment performance singing theater celebrity death movies film African-American artist review Michael Jackson concert album London This Is It Thu, 05 Nov 2009 14:05:54 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2696-Sacramento-Arts--Entertainment-Examiner~y2009m11d5-This-Is-It-Why-everything-I-believed-about-Michael-Jackson-was-wrong?cid=exrss-Sacramento-Arts--Entertainment-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2696-Sacramento-Arts--Entertainment-Examiner~y2009m10d29-Michael-Jacksons-This-Is-It-premiere-Did-you-see-the-movie-Share-your-thoughts-here?cid=exrss-Sacramento-Arts--Entertainment-Examiner Michael Jackson's This Is It movie posterAP Photo/Sony PicturesYesterday was the day that Michael Jackson fans around the world had been waiting for.Marking the first day of a limited two-week run of Michael Jackson's This Is It--a film tha... music art entertainment acting performance celebrity actor death movies film African-American artist Michael Jackson album Hollywood This Is It Thu, 29 Oct 2009 11:49:05 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2696-Sacramento-Arts--Entertainment-Examiner~y2009m10d29-Michael-Jacksons-This-Is-It-premiere-Did-you-see-the-movie-Share-your-thoughts-here?cid=exrss-Sacramento-Arts--Entertainment-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2696-Sacramento-Arts--Entertainment-Examiner~y2009m10d29-Art-gallery-looking-for-2010s-Woman-Artist-of-the-Year-Nominate-an-inspiring-female-artist-today?cid=exrss-Sacramento-Arts--Entertainment-Examiner Know a woman whose art is inspiring and contributes to the world in a significant way? Beauty and the Baby Art's online art gallery is looking for their next Woman Artist of the Year and your nominations could help us find 2010's winn... art business artist contest free Beauty and the Baby Art Thu, 29 Oct 2009 10:41:59 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2696-Sacramento-Arts--Entertainment-Examiner~y2009m10d29-Art-gallery-looking-for-2010s-Woman-Artist-of-the-Year-Nominate-an-inspiring-female-artist-today?cid=exrss-Sacramento-Arts--Entertainment-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2696-Sacramento-Arts--Entertainment-Examiner~y2009m10d28-Michael-Jacksons-This-Is-It-film-premiered-today-Did-you-see-the-movie-Share-your-thoughts-here?cid=exrss-Sacramento-Arts--Entertainment-Examiner This is the day that Michael Jackson fans around the world have been waiting for. Today marks the first day of a limited two-week run of Michael Jackson's This Is It--a film that shows the final days of Michael Jackson's life as h... art entertainment celebrity actor death film African-American artist Michael Jackson event concert album This Is It Wed, 28 Oct 2009 18:54:10 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2696-Sacramento-Arts--Entertainment-Examiner~y2009m10d28-Michael-Jacksons-This-Is-It-film-premiered-today-Did-you-see-the-movie-Share-your-thoughts-here?cid=exrss-Sacramento-Arts--Entertainment-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2696-Sacramento-Arts--Entertainment-Examiner~y2009m10d27-Chelsea-Handler-Wanda-Sykes-Jay-Leno-Keep-Guests-Giggling-at-the-LA-Gay-and-Lesbian-Center-Gala?cid=exrss-Sacramento-Arts--Entertainment-Examiner With sardonic late-night TV queen Chelsea Handler (Chelsea Lately) holding the reins, the L.A. Gay & Lesbian Center’s 38th Anniversary Gala and Auction—which raised $445,000 for Center services—was destined to be a laugh-a-mi... entertainment acting drag queens gay actress charity celebrity actor lesbian African-American comedy comedian event bisexual LA Gay and Lesbian Center Hollywood LGBT Chelsea Handler Wanda Sykes Miss Coco Peru Jay Leno Tue, 27 Oct 2009 18:52:34 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2696-Sacramento-Arts--Entertainment-Examiner~y2009m10d27-Chelsea-Handler-Wanda-Sykes-Jay-Leno-Keep-Guests-Giggling-at-the-LA-Gay-and-Lesbian-Center-Gala?cid=exrss-Sacramento-Arts--Entertainment-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2696-Sacramento-Arts--Entertainment-Examiner~y2009m10d25-Actress-Charlize-Theron-kisses-SF-woman-for-140000Kissing-photo-here?cid=exrss-Sacramento-Arts--Entertainment-Examiner Oscar-winning actress Charlize Theron took one on the lips...and she did it for charity. Theron attended the OneXOne charity event in San Francisco on Thursday night and wasn't too pleased when the 2010 South Africa trip (includi... acting actress charity celebrity actor auction Oscar winner event Hollywood Sun, 25 Oct 2009 18:21:27 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2696-Sacramento-Arts--Entertainment-Examiner~y2009m10d25-Actress-Charlize-Theron-kisses-SF-woman-for-140000Kissing-photo-here?cid=exrss-Sacramento-Arts--Entertainment-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2696-Sacramento-Arts--Entertainment-Examiner~y2009m10d24-Tales-from-a-California-Blonde-Why-I-wear-George-Clooneys-autograph-on-my-back?cid=exrss-Sacramento-Arts--Entertainment-Examiner George ClooneyAP/Evan Agostini, fileI have George Clooney's autograph and I wear it every week."What kind of autograph does this lady have?" you may be thinking.Good question.Let me tell you the story...Three years ago I began writing a qui... acting celebrity actor author book autoimmune weekly column Tales from a California Blonde crohn's disease Ebay George Clooney Sat, 24 Oct 2009 17:15:06 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2696-Sacramento-Arts--Entertainment-Examiner~y2009m10d24-Tales-from-a-California-Blonde-Why-I-wear-George-Clooneys-autograph-on-my-back?cid=exrss-Sacramento-Arts--Entertainment-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2696-Sacramento-Arts--Entertainment-Examiner~y2009m10d23-Contest-Art-gallery-looking-for-2010s-Most-Inspiring-Woman-Artist-Nominate-an-artist-you-know?cid=exrss-Sacramento-Arts--Entertainment-Examiner Beauty and the Baby Art galleryCopyright © BeautyandtheBabyArt.comKnow a woman whose art is inspiring and contributes to the world in a significant way?Beauty and the Baby Art's online art gallery is looking for their next Woman Artist of t... art business artist contest Beauty and the Baby Art Fri, 23 Oct 2009 17:01:21 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2696-Sacramento-Arts--Entertainment-Examiner~y2009m10d23-Contest-Art-gallery-looking-for-2010s-Most-Inspiring-Woman-Artist-Nominate-an-artist-you-know?cid=exrss-Sacramento-Arts--Entertainment-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2696-Sacramento-Arts--Entertainment-Examiner~y2009m10d20-Fall-in-love-with-lesbian-poet--author-Staceyann-Chins-new-memoir-The-Other-Side-of-Paradise?cid=exrss-Sacramento-Arts--Entertainment-Examiner The Other Side of Paradise by Staceyann ChinBook cover © Simon & SchusterI have fallen in love with Staceyann Chin all over again.The Jamaican-born poet first captured my attention back in the 90s with her bold, in-your-face poetry slams tha... art gay performance lesbian artist author poet book feminist bisexual New York LGBT Staceyann Chin Tue, 20 Oct 2009 17:55:13 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2696-Sacramento-Arts--Entertainment-Examiner~y2009m10d20-Fall-in-love-with-lesbian-poet--author-Staceyann-Chins-new-memoir-The-Other-Side-of-Paradise?cid=exrss-Sacramento-Arts--Entertainment-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2696-Sacramento-Arts--Entertainment-Examiner~y2009m10d19-Transgender-History-Dont-know-the-difference-between-sex-and-gender-You-need-to-read-this-book?cid=exrss-Sacramento-Arts--Entertainment-Examiner Transgender History by Susan StrykerBook Cover/Photo © Seal PressWhen I was sent Transgender History for a possible book review, my first thoughts were, “What could I possibly have in common with this subject?”After all, I’m a ... drag queens gay lesbian author book transgender feminist LGBT Susan Stryker Mon, 19 Oct 2009 17:20:07 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2696-Sacramento-Arts--Entertainment-Examiner~y2009m10d19-Transgender-History-Dont-know-the-difference-between-sex-and-gender-You-need-to-read-this-book?cid=exrss-Sacramento-Arts--Entertainment-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2696-Sacramento-Arts--Entertainment-Examiner~y2009m10d14-Artist-writer-inventor-doula-Meet-Tracy-KachtickAnders-lesbian-single-mother-of-6-children?cid=exrss-Sacramento-Arts--Entertainment-Examiner   Tracy Kachtick-Anders and her six children.  (Photo Courtesy of T. Kachtick-Anders)I met Tracy Kachtick-Anders in an unusual way.  I had just completed my 30 days of LGBT arts and entertainment features here on Examiner for the month... art gay children business birth lesbian artist painting interview LGBT Wed, 14 Oct 2009 18:15:33 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2696-Sacramento-Arts--Entertainment-Examiner~y2009m10d14-Artist-writer-inventor-doula-Meet-Tracy-KachtickAnders-lesbian-single-mother-of-6-children?cid=exrss-Sacramento-Arts--Entertainment-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2696-Sacramento-Arts--Entertainment-Examiner~y2009m10d13-Why-President-Obama-deserves-the-Nobel-Peace-Prize-and-Americans-should-be-happy-about-it?cid=exrss-Sacramento-Arts--Entertainment-Examiner       President Barack Obama is awarded Nobel Peace Prize.    (AP/Alex Brandon)When I heard the news on Friday that President Obama had been awarded the Nobel Peace Prize, I was thrilled.Our country, ... country African-American prizes Nobel Peace Prize President Barack Obama Tue, 13 Oct 2009 16:51:46 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2696-Sacramento-Arts--Entertainment-Examiner~y2009m10d13-Why-President-Obama-deserves-the-Nobel-Peace-Prize-and-Americans-should-be-happy-about-it?cid=exrss-Sacramento-Arts--Entertainment-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2696-Sacramento-Arts--Entertainment-Examiner~y2009m9d27-Want-matriarchal-spirituality-Read-Carolyn-Gages-Sermons-for-a-Lesbian-Tent-Revival?cid=exrss-Sacramento-Arts--Entertainment-Examiner   Sermons for a Lesbian Tent Revival. (Courtesy C. Gage)How do I describe the brilliance that is Sermons for a Lesbian Tent Revival by Carolyn Gage (AKA Sister Carolyn)?Let me put it this way: This is ain't your grandma's ten... entertainment acting gay performance actress theater actor lesbian artist author playwright book feminist carolyn gage LGBT Sun, 27 Sep 2009 19:10:13 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2696-Sacramento-Arts--Entertainment-Examiner~y2009m9d27-Want-matriarchal-spirituality-Read-Carolyn-Gages-Sermons-for-a-Lesbian-Tent-Revival?cid=exrss-Sacramento-Arts--Entertainment-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2696-Sacramento-Arts--Entertainment-Examiner~y2009m9d27-Why-this-Reporter-will-never-buy-art-from-Etsy-againPart-Two?cid=exrss-Sacramento-Arts--Entertainment-Examiner Slap in the face--number two--from Etsy...What ever happened to good, old-fashioned customer service in this country?Not long ago, I wrote an article about a horriblly-gone-wrong experience with a bad seller on the arts and craft site, Etsy... art business customer service artist Etsy Art Fire Sun, 27 Sep 2009 17:58:28 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2696-Sacramento-Arts--Entertainment-Examiner~y2009m9d27-Why-this-Reporter-will-never-buy-art-from-Etsy-againPart-Two?cid=exrss-Sacramento-Arts--Entertainment-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2696-Sacramento-Arts--Entertainment-Examiner~y2009m9d26-Tales-From-a-California-Blonde-Why-I-Want-Ten-Million-Dollars-or-Are-there-any-De-Medici-left?cid=exrss-Sacramento-Arts--Entertainment-Examiner      Patrons of the Arts needed...apply here.       (AP Photo/Yonhap, Choi Jae-koo)"It’s amazing how fast doors open to us when we dare to take control of the situation and command our high... art children celebrity actor artist author autoimmune Tales from a California Blonde crohn's disease LGBT MTV Kanye West George Clooney Darfur Oprah Winfrey autism Sat, 26 Sep 2009 15:03:39 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2696-Sacramento-Arts--Entertainment-Examiner~y2009m9d26-Tales-From-a-California-Blonde-Why-I-Want-Ten-Million-Dollars-or-Are-there-any-De-Medici-left?cid=exrss-Sacramento-Arts--Entertainment-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2696-Sacramento-Arts--Entertainment-Examiner~y2009m9d25-Exclusive-KQED-movie-premiere-The-Forever-Home-Going-Green-A-love-story-and-a-home-remodel?cid=exrss-Sacramento-Arts--Entertainment-Examiner         Iris Harrell' and Ann Benson's Forever Home (entryway)       Photo: Bill EnosEver wondered what it would be like to remodel your home, where everything is “green,&rdq... gay design television movies film lesbian video same sex marriage event free marriage LGBT Pam Walton Fri, 25 Sep 2009 19:11:01 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2696-Sacramento-Arts--Entertainment-Examiner~y2009m9d25-Exclusive-KQED-movie-premiere-The-Forever-Home-Going-Green-A-love-story-and-a-home-remodel?cid=exrss-Sacramento-Arts--Entertainment-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2696-Sacramento-Arts--Entertainment-Examiner~y2009m9d23-Escape-reality-for-a-wild-night-of-laughs-with-Chelsea-Handler-Wanda-Sykes--Miss-Coco-Peru?cid=exrss-Sacramento-Arts--Entertainment-Examiner    Chelsea Handler  (Photo: LAGayCenter.org)L.A. Gay & Lesbian Center’s 38th Anniversary Gala: Escape Reality for Night of Outrageous Humor Hilarious Chelsea Handler Hosts Gala, Honoring Funny Ladies Wanda Sykes and Miss Coco... entertainment acting drag queens gay dancing performance actress celebrity actor television lesbian African-American comedy comedian transgender event bisexual LA Gay and Lesbian Center Hollywood LGBT Chelsea Handler Wanda Sykes Miss Coco Peru Wed, 23 Sep 2009 19:04:43 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2696-Sacramento-Arts--Entertainment-Examiner~y2009m9d23-Escape-reality-for-a-wild-night-of-laughs-with-Chelsea-Handler-Wanda-Sykes--Miss-Coco-Peru?cid=exrss-Sacramento-Arts--Entertainment-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2696-Sacramento-Arts--Entertainment-Examiner~y2009m9d22-Marilyn-Monroe-Remembered-Her-biggest-fan-shares-his-private-collection-of-Monroes-gowns-effects?cid=exrss-Sacramento-Arts--Entertainment-Examiner  Greg Schreiner at Marilyn's gravesite. (Courtesy of G. Schreiner)"I knew I belonged to the public and to the world, not because I was talented or even beautiful, but because I had never belonged to anything or anyone else."---Marilyn ... entertainment acting performance actress celebrity auction movies film Marilyn Monroe memorial fashion Hollywood Greg Schreiner Marilyn Remembered Tue, 22 Sep 2009 14:21:24 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2696-Sacramento-Arts--Entertainment-Examiner~y2009m9d22-Marilyn-Monroe-Remembered-Her-biggest-fan-shares-his-private-collection-of-Monroes-gowns-effects?cid=exrss-Sacramento-Arts--Entertainment-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2696-Sacramento-Arts--Entertainment-Examiner~y2009m9d16-A-tribute-to-Patrick-Swayze-Your-messages-and-memories-for-Swayzes-family--loved-ones?cid=exrss-Sacramento-Arts--Entertainment-Examiner   Swayze & wife Lisa.   (AP Photo/WKT Public Relations, Brian Braff)Patrick Swayze was one-of-a-kind.The Texas-born actor, dancer and singer-songwriter died yesterday at the age of 57 after a long battle with pancreatic cancer, lea... music entertainment acting celebrity actor death movies film memorial Patrick Swayze Hollywood cancer Wed, 16 Sep 2009 04:10:34 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2696-Sacramento-Arts--Entertainment-Examiner~y2009m9d16-A-tribute-to-Patrick-Swayze-Your-messages-and-memories-for-Swayzes-family--loved-ones?cid=exrss-Sacramento-Arts--Entertainment-Examiner