Sacramento defintiely has it's own unique fashion sense, and the local fashion scene lately has really been coming into it's own. More and more people are making due with less money, and second-hand and re-purposed clothing have become a popular option on adding flavor to one's wardrobe without too much strain on the pocketbook. Thrift shopping seems to have become a local custom, and local business are sprouting up everywhere catering to those who prefer funky, one-of-a-kind "pre-loved," second-hand clothing to the bland, blend-in-the-crowd, mass produced options found at the nearest mall. Artists and designers have been getting in on the action too, re-making new fashions out of old vint

The Hub is perhaps Sacramento's best music venue you've never heard about. The location is secret, only members can attend shows and newcomers are invited by word of mouth. Once you attend a show, you've become an official member. A required $1 fee for first-timers adds your name to The Hub's e-mail list that will send you information about future shows. The Hub's four founders requested their identities and the location of the venue remain anonymous. Sunday night, a group of about 50 people braved the rain to see The Ganglians, The Fresh and Onlys and Woven Bones rock a packed Hub. Christmas decorations, a Persian rug and a homemade mural on parchment paper adorned the minimalist one-r