Downtown Sacramento has so many popular sushi destinations — Mikuni, Nishiki, Sakura, Zen.  Each Japanese restaurant has its own creative dishes, but most also offer only standard boiler plate menus of sushi rolls, teriyaki plates, and soup-based udon and sukiyaki.   John Voong, owner of Shabu Japanese Fondue, believes Sacramentans are hungry for change. "I see it this way.  It's a new concept here in Midtown," Voong said.  "Sacramento is ready for something like this." Shabu did a soft opening Nov. 30 to gauge diners' interest and it will continue until Thursday.  According to Shabu's Twitter page, the first night was a "great success" and boasted a "packed house the entire night."  

Get into the holiday spirit by listening to musical productions at the State Capitol running until Dec. 23. "This has been an annual tradition at the Capitol since 1996," said Erin Renfree, California State Capital museum supervisor. "We will have musical presentations everyday of the week, except on the Governor's Christmas Tree lighting day on Dec. 10." Holiday floral arrangements of chrysanthemums and holly, provided by the California State Capital Museum Volunteer Association, will fill the Capital's Rotunda area, Renfree said.  Lighted decorations and vintage floral set the stage to create a holiday atmosphere for the musical performances. All performances will be held in the Rotund

Treat yourself to a tasteful helping of holiday humor with the wickedly truthful "The Santaland Diaries."  Presented by Capital Stage in Old Sacramento, "Diaries" focuses on the crazy, "insane things" the holiday season tends to bring out in just about everyone - parents and hired elves alike.  "This is an adult take on how adults act around Christmas," said Peter Mohrmann, Capital Stage manager. "We've told every Christmas story over the last few years, we really wanted to show something different." Unlike cheery Christmas classics such as "It's a Wonderful Life," "White Christmas" and "Christmas Carol," "Diaries" has more of a "witty, sardonic and unpredictable" aftertaste, according

The late John Denver once said, "Music does bring people together. People everywhere are the same in heart and spirit."  The Hope in Harmony benefit concert embodies the same spirit for one challenging goal — how to raise money and awareness for children.  Both Emmy award winning comedian Louie Anderson, and Grammy award winning singer Natalie Cole will be performing Nov. 20 at the Memorial Auditorium.  Anderson will be performing his comedy act before Cole takes the stage. Cole will also be performing with local Sacramento musicians.  "Natalie Cole will be performing with Sacramento trumpeter Larry Lunetta and other members of the local musical theatre scene," said Jolanie Collins, mark

Car enthusiasts and gear heads unite! The Sacramento International Automotive Show is coming this Friday through Sunday at Cal Expo. The auto show has been held in Sacramento for more than 25 years, according to Stacey Castle, president of Castle Communications and producer for the international show. The show this year will be larger than ever before, she said.  "The Auto Show is the largest show that takes place in Sacramento, other than the State Fair," Castle said. "It takes all 13 buildings at Cal Expo, plus the three on-site 'Ride N Drive' test tracks."  The European-spec 2010 Ford Fiesta and redesigned 2010 Mustang will be two of many cars available. Attendees can visit the "Ford

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love, love, love these pictures Anthony!

I always appreciate the history you share William, thank you!

Interesting, is that why they decided to continue the namesake of "Ironsides" like the USS Constitution aka Old Ironsides?

Hi CCC, if you go to their calendar they have a whole bunch of bands playing throughout the month and rest of the year: http://www.myspace.com/theoldironsides Hope that helps!