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WEBIn the history of the Olympic Games, only one U.S. athlete has ever won the 10,000-meter race. It was in Tokyo in 1964 when Native American Billy Mills—an orphan who had battled poverty, racism, illness and depression—shocked the world with one of the most unexpected, come-from-behind victories in all of sport. Mike Wise,
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WEBSactown magazine is Sacramento’s city magazine, with an average circulation of 35,000 and with dozens of national awards for publishing excellence in the areas of editorial, design and photography. Among those awards is the Maggie Award for Best City & Metropolitan Magazine by the Western Publishing Association. Sactown was founded in 2006 by journalists Rob Turner and Elyssa Lee.
Sactown Magazine September-October 2022 - Sactown Magazine
WEBSep 1, 2022 — The Mondavi at 20 Don Roth grew up in New York City on a steady diet of many of the world’s best cultural offerings. That influence rubs off in his role as the executive director of UC Davis’ Mondavi Center, which launches its 20th anniversary season on Oct. 6.
Best of the City 2021 - Sactown Magazine
WEBNov 5, 2021 — During the rousing and raunchy 90-minute show, the rotating cast—giving lap dances and doing death drops (the ultimate in drag daring)—sweats it out just as much as their hot and bothered fans. 1500 K St. 916-444-3633. capitolgarage.com —Leilani Marie Labong. Photo courtesy of the Sacramento History Museum.
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WEBSep 8, 2023 — Out & About for September and October 2023. Tracy Morgan starts a tour at Cache Creek, Janet Jackson ends one at Thunder Valley, and more. Legendary comedians, powerhouse musicians, heartfelt plays and a multicultural parade round out some of Sacramento's can't-miss events in September and October. Sean Timm.
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WEBMay 8, 2024 — Legendary rock climber Beth Rodden has navigated sudden success, endured a high-profile divorce and survived a traumatic kidnapping. As she releases her candid new memoir, the Davis native talks about learning the ropes as a kid at the Rocknasium, the perils and pitfalls of fame, and finding grace in …
Sactown Magazine July-August 2022 - Sactown Magazine
WEBJul 1, 2022 — The summit—reachable by foot, bike or car—rises over a thousand feet higher than the world’s tallest building, and from it, you can see 40 of our state’s 58 counties. At Mount Diablo, you can also hike up to 150 miles of trails, camp in the ultimate “room” with a view, and literally lunch above the clouds. So go west, young men and ...
Sactown Magazine May-June 2021 - Sactown Magazine
WEBApr 30, 2021 — Field of Dreams On the first day of spring, Ruhstaller Farm—our region’s only brewery designed in the spiritual mold of a soil-to-sip winery—officially opened, with a hop yard surrounding towering twin kilns inspired by 19th-century California pioneers and 20th-century Parisian postmodernism.
Sactown Magazine March-April 2021 - Sactown Magazine
WEBMar 4, 2021 — Nut Tree Forever If you lived in Northern California any time from the ’50s to the ’90s, your memories likely contain vivid flickers of Vacaville’s Nut Tree—the roadside oasis that lured generations of kids and adults alike.