Summer's a hot time for theater
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By Marcus Crowder - Published: 12:00 am

Summer theater traditionally kicks off with Shakespeare outdoors, and Cal Shakes in Orinda handles that nicely next weekend with the elegiac late masterwork "The Tempest." Of course, you can ignore Shakespeare and the outdoors all together with other offerings, from Danielle Moné Truitt's "3," which receives its Sacramento premiere June 7, to the classic Music Circus, which debuts at the end of June with a revamped schedule.

Sacramento Music Festival opens with new format
By Edward Ortiz - Updated: 1:01 pm
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Saturday morning saw the official kickoff of the first Sacramento Music Festival, the new name adopted by the former Sacramento Jazz Jubilee.
First Impressions: Indian food in Davis, a midtown spot reclaimed
By Blair Anthony Robertson - Updated: 10:54 am
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We're taking a look at three new places, each with its own kind of appeal. One makes excellent baguettes and elegant sandwiches. One is already bringing plenty of excitement to a formerly under-producing California Pizza Kitchen, and one stylish little place in Davis served us some of the best Indian food in memory.
Between the Lines: Novels for summer reading
By Allen Pierleoni - Updated: 9:09 am
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Our annual summer-reading roundup is coming to the a&e section June 17, but let's get a sneak peek, starting with "beach reads," which are big sellers every summer.
What's up: Cosmo Cabaret serves up a jolt of laughter
Published: 12:00 am
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California Musical Theatre is presenting an eight-week run of the show critics have dubbed "a triple jolt of inspired craziness!" It's "Triple Espresso," an invigorating blend of music, magic and, yes, a hefty dose of comedy.
Singer's sons and a who's who of music sit in on new album
By Peter Mongillo - Published: 12:00 am
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Willie Nelson has written and recorded some of the most enduring music of our time. He played a major role in helping to shape Austin into what it is today. He's worked with some of the biggest musicians in every possible genre.
Solo act Deadstring Brother makes Sacramento Music Fest debut
By Edward Ortiz - Updated: Friday, May 25 2012 - 1:37 pm
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A blues harp, a resonator guitar and some drums. These are all the instruments that Kurt Marschke needs in his incarnation as the one-man act Deadstring Brother.
Sacramento restaurants decry 'Yelp extortion'
By Timothy Sandoval - Updated: 2:11 pm
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Restaurant owner Sonny Mayugba was given an offer he almost could not refuse two weeks ago.
Night Life: Happy hour specials at Monsoon
By Paris Ryan - Published: Friday, May 25 2012 - 12:00 am
Monsoon has a big-city feel with a splash of traditional Indian décor. Large windows let in natural light and the walls are decorated with imported artwork.


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Theater and Art
Summer's a hot time for theater

Summer theater traditionally kicks off with Shakespeare outdoors, and Cal Shakes in Orinda handles that nicely next weekend with the elegiac late masterwork "The Tempest." Of course, you can ignore Shakespeare and the outdoors all together with other offerings, from Danielle Moné Truitt's "3," which receives its Sacramento premiere June 7, to the classic Music Circus, which debuts at the end of June with a revamped schedule.

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