There are people who come and go in and out of your life. Then there are those who come into your life who inspire, touch your mind and soul and leave a lasting effect on your life. This Saturday one of those people who inspires and motivates, a true American idol, Sister Souljah came to speak at the Guild Theater in Sacramento. Her Midnight and The Meaning of Love Book Tour brought this remarkable woman to the Guild Theater and the Underground Books hosted a book signing after her lecture. Georgia West, General Manager and owner of Underground Books, said a few words before Sister Souljah spoke. Georgia West started off by welcoming the audience saying, “I am so thankful you supported t

After the sign's installation was halted Thursday, it was permitted to go up Friday afternoon.  OakPark, Sacramento, CA Friday, February 12, 2010 The sign installation crew was literally about to drill the mounting holes for the new Old Soul Co. sign in Oak Park Thursday morning when a call came in from the city to halt the installation. Due to the building being historical, there was an issue of placement and electrical connections. (see previous article) Just a little more than twenty four hours later, the installation was approved and the sign was installed around 3 P.M. Friday afternoon, exactly in the spot intended and electrical hooked up to light the sign just as planned. Old Sou

Fun has its serious side at the 2nd Annual Art Bra Show. The exhibit, with pieces from 100 Sacramento artists, is being held at 40 Acres Art Gallery, 35th Street and Broadway in Oak Park. It runs through Saturday and is put on by the Albie Aware Breast Cancer Foundation and Women's Wisdom, a program of Sacramento Food Bank and Family Services. A bra is depicted in every sculpture, painting, sketch and tapestry. "The goal of the show is to bring a public awareness about the plight of breast cancer and its effects on all women," said Helen Plenert, Women's Wisdom project manager. "Participants in Women’s Wisdom Art, a program of SFBFS that helps women overcome loss, depression, cancer or l