It’s not too late to come back for a second helping. If you missed the April premiere of Planet of the Vampire Women, the film is coming back to The Crest. Featuring some of the galaxy’s sexiest space pirates reminiscent of the hunks of Hollywood film of the 60's and 70's, the action packed sci/fi adventure film, has three evening shows slated for Memorial weekend, May 27 through 29. Stephanie Hyden, a Sacramento native plays a playful anime-like character named Astrid in “Planet of the Vampire Women,” which premiered at the Crest Theatre in April. In the movie, her superpowers allows her to change her outfit at the flip of her hip. She credits Amy Slockbower, one of the film producers a

 Dancers Global is bringing together the international & local dancing community to share dance videos displaying passion and support for those affected by the tragic earthquake and tsunami disaster in Northeast Japan. “We are asking dancers all over the world to put aside their differences and use their creative talents to show compassion for the victims of the tsunami and earthquake in Japan,” said Gabriel Thomas with Dancers Global. “We hope to really show an outpouring of support for the unfortunate victims through the art of dance.” Much like the music industry has come together in the time of disaster and need; Dancers Global is working to rally the entire dance community all over

“Walk ‘N Rock for Kids” Sunday, May 29th, 2011 Thousands gather to support local children’s charities at Raley Field 8 a.m. — 5 K walk 7:30 p.m. — Benefit concert On Sunday, May 29th Sacramento comes together to support children and youth charities for the 2011 Walk ‘N Rock for Kids (www.hopeproductions.org). Walk ‘N Rock for Kids is presented by Hope Productions™ Foundation— a Sacramento-based nonprofit providing support and training at no cost for charities serving children and youth. The day’s events kick off at 8:00 a.m. with a 5K walk featuring individuals and teams from throughout the Greater Sacramento area http://walknrock.org. In the evening, a benefit concert under the stars a

It may sound cliche, but I love America. Not for what she is, or the thing she’s done, but for what she represents: the idea that we are born free, that every citizen is free to pursue their own path to happiness, and that in this land one is free to speak their mind, whether or not that opinion is popular. America is more than the earth between its borders. It is hope. Hope that shines like a beacon into the darkest corners of this world, calling to those who want more for their destiny than their homelands can give them. The best and the most determined to succeed from all over the planet come here to learn, to raise their children, and to hope for a better future. When the brave are c

On August 22nd, 2010 the eighth annual Walt Gray Ride For Kids roared into action with thousands of motorcycles lined up at Raley Field in Sacramento. Registration, a $25 per rider charitable donation, began at 8:00 am with free pastries, coffee and bottled water. Over the past seven years the Walt Gray Run has raised over $320,000 with all proceeds benefiting children’s charities. This year, the recipients were: Autism Speaks, Bikers against Child Abuse and Hope Productions Foundation. As the day started bikers of all creeds and ages filled the parking lot at Raley Field with every style, shape and color of bike you could imagine. The registration began early with riders braving the chi

Occasionally in life you meet someone who has developed such an incredible gift it makes you want to tell everyone else about that person. That is what happened when I ventured into the Sunrise Natural Foods store in Roseville with my girlfriend and she introduced me to a friend of hers that works there. His name is Alden Okie and he is the epitome of  the kind of person people need to see and ask advice of when they enter a natural food health store. Alden, a very distinguished looking man in his 50's, is also a very humble and gentle man who probably never sees himself as a superman. But to the people who have come to know and trust his advice, he is a super man to them. I remember the

With all that pink, I am sure Arnold thought that he was going to look outside of the Capitol building and expect to see “girly men” raising a hissy fit. Not tonight! One t-shirt did read “Real Men Wear Pink” and they do to show support of loving family and friends who have had to fight the good fight against cancer. Tonight, over 200 breast cancer survivors and activists gathered on the West steps of the State Capitol to kick off the May 9th Komen Sacramento Race for the Cure®, and help build breast cancer awareness, as well as promote early detection. During this rally, the crowd participated in a dramatic countdown to light the entire Capitol a bright shade of pink. Sacramento’s four-y

Yesterday it rained in Sacramento. Yesterday I didn’t pay close enough attention to the weather forecast in Sacramento. Rather than parking near my office, I decided to park about a mile or so away and ride my skateboard in to work. It’s fun and gets me a little exercise. The ride in to work was quite pleasant. The ride back to my truck wasn’t so much, and the rain was not the worst part. I left my office around 5 PM, at which point a steady rain was falling. Skateboarding in the rain sucks. Getting wet sucks, having your wheels get super slippery sucks. That would’ve been plenty to spoil what’s usually an enjoyable ride. Not only did I have to endure getting soaked and trying not to fall