Opening night of “The Known and Travel” gallery show took place during Beatnik Studios’ Final Friday. The opening for the P.R. Brown exhibit turned out to be a family affair that showcased the talents of the Brown family. The Known and Travel exhibit also included a silent auction and wine tasting with proceeds going towards transforming the lives of orphaned and poverty-stricken children. Several projects are supported by the nonprofit organization, 2Build 4Ward International. Friday’s event highlighted a major project, the building of an orphanage in Tuxpan, Jalisco, Mexico. The UN estimates that over 10 million orphans live in Mexico and 2x4 International, operated by state workers

Even though it’s been 15 years since multi-talented Swedish musician Tim Skold released his self-titled first record, “Skold,” fans have stuck by his side. They followed him while he worked with Marilyn Manson, ohGr and KMFDM, always hoping for news of another SKOLD solo album. And now with a slated release date of May 10, it would appear that “Anomie,” the new album from SKOLD, will live up to that 15-year hype. “Anomie” is a completely self-indulgent work of art, and Skold is aware of it. He is completely responsible for the album in its entirety. He composed the lyrics, the bass and guitar riffs, played drums and even acted as his own producer.  In the latest press release, Skold prou

Over 25 museums participated in the annual Sacramento Museum Day this Saturday February 5. On the first Saturday of February for the past 13 years Sacramento has opened many museums to the public free of charge. Some places are always packed while other museums don’t experience such problems. I chose two locations to visit this year. One of them I knew would be packed (the Sacramento Zoo) and the other I wasn’t sure (Crocker Art Museum). As I was getting off Interstate 5 I knew the Sacramento Zoo was going to be packed. Traffic going west on Sutterville Road was backed all the way to the freeway. I ended up going to the zoo the back way from Freeport Blvd. It didn’t really matter traffic

Monette Flores, 27 Childcare worker Elk Grove resident Outside the All American Tattoo Festival, Monette Flores shows off her style, which she says is called "just plain me." Influenced by Suicide Girls, an online community celebrating alternative beauty and culture, Flores likes to dress in a style that is "crazy and colorful." She accessorizes herself with a "Living Dead Dolls" T-shirt, purple zebra-print pants, rhinestone-encrusted leather boots, a Kool-Aid purse, pink hair dye, pink glasses and pink body jewelry. "I got the rings as gifts," she said of her 10 colorful finger accessories. She has been collecting them since grade school. Flores scours thrift stores for vintage st