In 1936, "Tell the Children" was released in theaters. You may know it
better as "Reefer Madness." 
      In the film, a group of high school kids are lured into using "marihuana" by a couple of "pushers." Their experimentation immediately leads to disastrous results, including vehicular manslaughter, attempted rape, insanity, murder, suicide, and (gasp!) really, really fast piano playing. 
      It ends, famously, with a high school principal pointing at the camera and suggesting that the events just portrayed are likely to happen again, except this time, to your children (won't somebody think of YOUR children!?!?!?). 
This was the first time that anti-pot activists played on parents’ fe

This week there is no excuse! Despite this 'little' slump we're in, I was able to find a slew of cost efficient ways to entertain yourself throughout the week. There's a little something for everybody... Tues 4.14 Music: Lipstick- $3 (before 10pm) When: 8:00pm Where: Old Ironsides Why: A fusion of indie rock, pop, garage & electronic dance part. It's been going strong for 8 years. 'Nuff said. Sports: Sacramento Rivercats v. Portland Beavers- $10+ When: 7:05pm Where: Raley Field Why: If I am going to go to any Baseball game, it's going to be this one. Who wouldn't want to see which of the water creatures prevails? Wed 4.15 Music: Ari Hest w/ Hana Pestle- $8 When: 8:00pm Where: Marilyns o

According to tradition, Buddha was a spiritual being who attained enlightenment and shared his teachings, giving birth to Buddhism, a philosophy originating in Asia and practiced for centuries. In "Buddha," a new exhibition on view January 31 through April 19, the Crocker Art Museum explores the differences of Buddhist belief revealed through the depiction of the Enlightened One in more than 40 objects dating from the first millennium to the modern age. As Buddhism spread in waves across Asia, the dissemination of the historical Buddha’s teachings resulted in varied interpretations and beliefs and created numerous schools of thought. This exhibition demonstrates how the differences in Bud