http://www.examiner.com/Sacramento?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Sacramento-Arts_and_Entertainment Lastest News and Articles from Examiner.com Tue, 24 Nov 2009 03:06:36 GMT http://www.examiner.com/x-21474-Sacramento-Festivals-Examiner~y2009m11d23-Family-Challenges?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Sacramento-Arts_and_Entertainment Family can be our foundation for development but it can also be the source of many great challenges.  The mannerism and traditions of our parents and grandparents often serve to simultaneously suppress us and give us a source of comfort and security. ... Tue, 24 Nov 2009 01:00:54 GMT Susan Raines - Sacramento Festivals Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-21474-Sacramento-Festivals-Examiner~y2009m11d23-Family-Challenges?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Sacramento-Arts_and_Entertainment http://www.examiner.com/x-28670-Sacramento-Celebrity-Headlines-Examiner~y2009m11d23-Jennifer-Lopez-falls-during-AMA-performance?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Sacramento-Arts_and_Entertainment The usual glitz and glam, elegance and eccentricities, and newbies and legends filled the Nokia Theater in Los Angeles for the American Music Awards. Although there were positive memorable moments, such as Whitney Houston's comeback performance,... Mon, 23 Nov 2009 15:47:48 GMT Claire Reclosado - Sacramento Celebrity Headlines Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-28670-Sacramento-Celebrity-Headlines-Examiner~y2009m11d23-Jennifer-Lopez-falls-during-AMA-performance?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Sacramento-Arts_and_Entertainment http://www.examiner.com/x-15710-Sacramento-Country-Music-Examiner~y2009m11d22-Taylor-Swift-wins-big-at-the-AMA-Awards?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Sacramento-Arts_and_Entertainment The American Music Awards were broadcast tonight (November 22) on ABC, live from the Nokia Theater in Los Angeles. The big story of the night was country's own Taylor Swift, who was not in attendance, winning five of her six nominations. Swift was... Mon, 23 Nov 2009 13:06:25 GMT Shelly Fabian - Sacramento Country Music Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-15710-Sacramento-Country-Music-Examiner~y2009m11d22-Taylor-Swift-wins-big-at-the-AMA-Awards?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Sacramento-Arts_and_Entertainment http://www.examiner.com/x-30401-Sacramento-Indie-Music-Examiner~y2009m11d21-CD-duplication-for-indie-artists-at-Kunakicom-lets-you-publish-your-music-inexpensively?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Sacramento-Arts_and_Entertainment Kunaki.com is an automated CD and DVD publishing service, headquartered in Lexington, Kentucky. They provide high-quality CD and DVD duplication and packaging, including printing and UPC bar code, for a very low rate. This site is perfect for independent... Sun, 22 Nov 2009 05:11:40 GMT Matthew Wright - Sacramento Indie Music Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-30401-Sacramento-Indie-Music-Examiner~y2009m11d21-CD-duplication-for-indie-artists-at-Kunakicom-lets-you-publish-your-music-inexpensively?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Sacramento-Arts_and_Entertainment http://www.examiner.com/x-2696-Sacramento-Arts--Entertainment-Examiner~y2009m11d21-Tales-from-a-California-Blonde-Tribute-to-an-Interracial-Goddess?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Sacramento-Arts_and_Entertainment 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 contrast... Sun, 22 Nov 2009 01:12:47 GMT N. E. Francis - Sacramento Arts & Entertainment Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2696-Sacramento-Arts--Entertainment-Examiner~y2009m11d21-Tales-from-a-California-Blonde-Tribute-to-an-Interracial-Goddess?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Sacramento-Arts_and_Entertainment http://www.examiner.com/x-4336-Sacramento-Rock-Music-Examiner~y2009m11d19-Thursday-night-Sac-shows?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Sacramento-Arts_and_Entertainment Get out the door and get to one of these live music shows in Sacramento tonight. All Ages Vomit, Daddy Ate My Eyes, The Left Hand, Beerlords at The Boardwalk, 8 PM, $10 Verlaten, Lightning Swords of Death, Valdur at Javalounge,... Fri, 20 Nov 2009 09:44:52 GMT Laura Winn - Sacramento Rock Music Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-4336-Sacramento-Rock-Music-Examiner~y2009m11d19-Thursday-night-Sac-shows?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Sacramento-Arts_and_Entertainment http://www.examiner.com/x-20001-Sacramento-Underground-Music-Examiner~y2009m11d19-Chelsea-Wolfe-Weekend?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Sacramento-Arts_and_Entertainment THURSDAY: Chelsea Wolfe, The Mountains @ Bows & Arrows. 6:PM---FREE!!!!!11111111111 Gwar is in Chico @ the Senator Theatre! (Leave right now, bring mask, makeup and $20.) FRIDAY: Buildings Breeding (Last Sacramento Show Ever?) w/ Two Sheds and Knock... Fri, 20 Nov 2009 07:39:38 GMT Joseph Atkins - Sacramento Underground Music Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-20001-Sacramento-Underground-Music-Examiner~y2009m11d19-Chelsea-Wolfe-Weekend?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Sacramento-Arts_and_Entertainment http://www.examiner.com/x-12302-Sacramento-Concerts-Examiner~y2009m11d18-Its-a-Sactown-Rundown-Thanksgiving-Chali-2na?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Sacramento-Arts_and_Entertainment All-day drinking, loose belts and football; it must be Thanksgiving time! As you all know, the Holidays officially kick off next week, which means lots of food, family, and unfortunately, 3 a.m. lines and fist fights at WalMart over three packs... Thu, 19 Nov 2009 08:01:13 GMT Aaron Davis - Sacramento Concerts Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-12302-Sacramento-Concerts-Examiner~y2009m11d18-Its-a-Sactown-Rundown-Thanksgiving-Chali-2na?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Sacramento-Arts_and_Entertainment http://www.examiner.com/x-28237-Sacramento-Events-Examiner~y2009m11d18-Cowboy-Christmas-for-the-family?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Sacramento-Arts_and_Entertainment   The Grace Foundation of Northern California will be holding a Cowboy Christmas event at their El Dorado Hills facility on December 12, 2009. ‘Tis the season’ for merriment and good-will and the nonprofit horse rescue foundation... Thu, 19 Nov 2009 05:19:21 GMT Susan Raines - Sacramento Events Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-28237-Sacramento-Events-Examiner~y2009m11d18-Cowboy-Christmas-for-the-family?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Sacramento-Arts_and_Entertainment http://www.examiner.com/x-15091-Sacramento-Books-Examiner~y2009m11d16-Kingsolver-returns-with-another-bestseller?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Sacramento-Arts_and_Entertainment Barbara Kingsolver, who is best known for her 1998 New York Times Bestseller The Poisonwood Bible, has just released her newest work of fiction entitled The Lacuna.  This provocative tale tells the story of Harrison Shepherd, the son of an American... Tue, 17 Nov 2009 05:55:16 GMT Roxanne Edwards - Sacramento Books Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-15091-Sacramento-Books-Examiner~y2009m11d16-Kingsolver-returns-with-another-bestseller?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Sacramento-Arts_and_Entertainment http://www.examiner.com/x-27074-Sacramento-Movie-Examiner~y2009m11d11-This-poster-literally-kicks-ass?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Sacramento-Arts_and_Entertainment Movie distributor Lionsgate has been increasing promotions for the upcoming April release of the superhero adaptation Kick Ass. The past few weeks Lionsgate has put out movie poster featuring the title characters and yesterday the teaser trailer premiered... Thu, 12 Nov 2009 10:45:51 GMT Mark Beierly - Sacramento Movie Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-27074-Sacramento-Movie-Examiner~y2009m11d11-This-poster-literally-kicks-ass?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Sacramento-Arts_and_Entertainment http://www.examiner.com/x-20058-Sacramento-Photography-Examiner~y2009m11d11-Breaking-the-boundaries-How-to-photograph-outside-your-comfort-zone?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Sacramento-Arts_and_Entertainment   First, I must confess: I'm not a product photographer. Granted, I know the technical aspects of taking product shots: exposure, lighting, and basic composition, but making photos where the product actually pops is currently beyond me. Recently,... Wed, 11 Nov 2009 23:17:22 GMT Chad McCoskey - Sacramento Photography Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-20058-Sacramento-Photography-Examiner~y2009m11d11-Breaking-the-boundaries-How-to-photograph-outside-your-comfort-zone?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Sacramento-Arts_and_Entertainment http://www.examiner.com/x-13184-Sacramento-Comic-Books-Examiner~y2009m11d10-SpiderMan-role-finally-cast-on-Broadway?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Sacramento-Arts_and_Entertainment Reeve Carney has been cast as Spider-Man.  No, not in the upcoming "Spider-Man 4" (where Toby Maguire is still believed to return), but in Julie Taymore's troubled Broadway production "Spider-Man: Turn Off The Dark."  Carney... Wed, 11 Nov 2009 03:23:56 GMT Kevin Rodriguez - Sacramento Comic Books Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-13184-Sacramento-Comic-Books-Examiner~y2009m11d10-SpiderMan-role-finally-cast-on-Broadway?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Sacramento-Arts_and_Entertainment http://www.examiner.com/x-20193-Sacramento-Photography-Examiner~y2009m11d7-This-Is-It-more-than-disappointing?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Sacramento-Arts_and_Entertainment If you love everything about Michael Jackson, and loved This Is It, then this article is definitely not for you. I'm not going to turn down free tickets (what sane person would), but I desperately wish the tickets had been for a different... Sun, 08 Nov 2009 06:30:19 GMT Travis Manhart - Sacramento Photography Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-20193-Sacramento-Photography-Examiner~y2009m11d7-This-Is-It-more-than-disappointing?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Sacramento-Arts_and_Entertainment http://www.examiner.com/x-13062-Sacramento-Book-Club-Examiner~y2009m11d6-Book-clubs-are-talking-about-author-John-Irving--some-mistakes-can-never-be-redeemed?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Sacramento-Arts_and_Entertainment When National Book Award-winning author of Last Night at Twisted River, John Irving, spoke at Sacramento’s Crest Theater last night at a California Lectures event, he told his riveted full house of readers that he learned his most significant literary... Sat, 07 Nov 2009 03:54:59 GMT Shelley Blanton-Stroud - Sacramento Book Club Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-13062-Sacramento-Book-Club-Examiner~y2009m11d6-Book-clubs-are-talking-about-author-John-Irving--some-mistakes-can-never-be-redeemed?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Sacramento-Arts_and_Entertainment http://www.examiner.com/x-20603-Sacramento-TV-Examiner~y2009m11d5-Michael-Jackson-Delivers-from-Beyond?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Sacramento-Arts_and_Entertainment "This Is It" is by far the go-see movie of the year. Michael Jackson not only captivated audiences of all ages, but managed to inspire the love of his greatest hits all over again. This movie not only captures the motivation of the deceased... Fri, 06 Nov 2009 01:31:12 GMT Christina Lang - Sacramento TV Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-20603-Sacramento-TV-Examiner~y2009m11d5-Michael-Jackson-Delivers-from-Beyond?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Sacramento-Arts_and_Entertainment http://www.examiner.com/x-20187-Sacramento-SciFi-Examiner~y2009m10d30-Jedi-Religion-Takes-Root-Worldwide?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Sacramento-Arts_and_Entertainment The Jedi religion is real and has gathered quite a number of followers - a force to be reckoned with (pun intended). Thousands, yes, thousands of followers have been noted by religious census taken in New Zealand, Australia and the UK. Despite government... Fri, 30 Oct 2009 15:34:18 GMT Marcel Silvius - Sacramento Sci-Fi Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-20187-Sacramento-SciFi-Examiner~y2009m10d30-Jedi-Religion-Takes-Root-Worldwide?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Sacramento-Arts_and_Entertainment http://www.examiner.com/x-22227-Chico-Cultural-Events-Examiner~y2009m10d23-Lets-do-the-Time-Warp-again-Welcome-to-The-Rocky-Horror-Picture-Show?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Sacramento-Arts_and_Entertainment On August 14, 1975 in the United Kingdom, and September 26 in the United States, the film adaptation of Richard O’Brien’s theatrical performance, The Rocky Horror Picture Show, made its debut appearances on the silver screen. Starring... Sat, 24 Oct 2009 00:53:19 GMT Megan Moffitt - Chico Cultural Events Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-22227-Chico-Cultural-Events-Examiner~y2009m10d23-Lets-do-the-Time-Warp-again-Welcome-to-The-Rocky-Horror-Picture-Show?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Sacramento-Arts_and_Entertainment http://www.examiner.com/x-5324-Sacramento-Movie-Examiner~y2009m10d18-Herb-and-Dorothy-mesmerized-by-minimalism?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Sacramento-Arts_and_Entertainment "Herb and Dorothy" is a documentary film that like its subjects, Herb and Dorothy Vogel, exalts beauty and our relationship to art and its aesthetics.  Megumi Sasaki's camera gains access to the inner sanctuary of the Vogels'... Mon, 19 Oct 2009 03:28:51 GMT Kathleen Kelly - Sacramento Movie Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-5324-Sacramento-Movie-Examiner~y2009m10d18-Herb-and-Dorothy-mesmerized-by-minimalism?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Sacramento-Arts_and_Entertainment http://www.examiner.com/x-5803-Sacramento-Music-Examiner~y2009m9d25-Review-August-Burns-Red-The-Acacia-Strain-My-Child-My-Bride-Impending-Doom-and-Dressed-in-White?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Sacramento-Arts_and_Entertainment Last night Club Retro hosted one of the best metal/hardcore shows of the year. It was on a Wednesday night yet that didn't stop over 600 people making it out to see the show. But have no fear, I have you covered with a play by play of the show. The... Fri, 25 Sep 2009 12:58:30 GMT Eric Munoz - Sacramento Music Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-5803-Sacramento-Music-Examiner~y2009m9d25-Review-August-Burns-Red-The-Acacia-Strain-My-Child-My-Bride-Impending-Doom-and-Dressed-in-White?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Sacramento-Arts_and_Entertainment