tag:www.stylemg.com,2005:/categories/in-print?page=894In-Print | Style Magazine Page 894Community, Dining, Home Design, Shopping, Local Events2019-05-21T16:32:07-07:00urn:uuid:5ee0a627-aa46-4ce0-beec-b6d7468f46262014-04-18T20:23:52-07:002019-05-21T16:32:07-07:00Then & Now2008-11-30 16:00:00 -0800Super AdminTHEN: The Mark of ZorroStarring the iconic Tyrone Power, The Mark of Zorro was supposedly the movie that Bruce Wayne’s parents saw the night they were murdered in an alley, prompting their son to create his crime-fighting alter ego, Batman. Beyond that connection is a fun film with great dash and period melodrama.NOW:The Dark KnightEasily one of the best films of 2008, this latest installment of the Batman franchise is dark, sinister and kinetic. Knockout performances by Heath Ledger (a shoo-in for an Oscar nomination as the Joker), Christian Bale as the Caped Crusader and Aaron Eckhart as Two-Face, lend gravitas to the crop of comic book films.For more of
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please email Gloria Schroeder at gloria@sierrastyle.com, or call her at 916-988-9888 x116<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.stylemg.com">Style Magazine</a></small></p>urn:uuid:9ecaa2d0-a64b-4f49-bc04-26773435ed532014-04-18T20:32:03-07:002019-05-21T16:18:21-07:00The Vine2008-11-30 16:00:00 -0800Super AdminChristian Audigier ChardonnayPeople often feel contrite admitting that they buy wine partially for the design of the label. Roxanne Langer of Wine Fundamentals, conducted research that shows wine label design has a significant influence on wine drinkers’ decision to buy. Christian Audigier harnessed this trend and popular lifestyle brand name Ed Hardy, and with the advent of tattoos becoming a form of art in popular culture, designer Audigier lead the charge using tattoo-style art in his clothing and lifestyle lines. What would be a natural fusion in French culture? Wine and design, of course. Representative of his philosophy, Audigier’s Chardonnay tastes and looks great. The Chardonnay is a medium-bodied wine that’s refreshingly satisfying. There are aromas and tastes of fresh lemon and lime, balanced by a light, buttery toastiness. Do you want to roll like a rock star? Then check out this wine. They also make a Syrah, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon.— Julie MorelandJulie is the owner and Wine Psychic of WineStyles – Granite Bay.For more wine reviews from Local Connoisseurs, be sure to pick up this month's copy of Style-Roseville Granite Bay Rocklin edition. Click on the "Get Your Copy" link on the bottom of this page for some of our newsstand locations. Or, to order a copy of this issue, please email Gloria Schroeder at gloria@sierrastyle.com, or call her at 916-988-9888 x116.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.stylemg.com">Style Magazine</a></small></p>urn:uuid:1c43853a-2f8d-4859-ba0a-e74c4d3861432014-04-18T20:45:12-07:002019-05-21T16:32:16-07:00Chevrolet Volt2008-11-30 16:00:00 -0800Super AdminIn 1996 GM shocked the world by releasing the first modern all-electric
vehicle, the EV1. It was a bold, broad stroke to the future of the
automobile, a sign that traditional gas-powered cars were nearing the
end of the popular road and would become a sort of relic, a toy to be
used on Sundays. The E-vehicle had arrived, again, and the world
rejoiced. But then GM did a funny thing – when all the EV1s returned
from their leases, they dismantled and destroyed them. This really
upset a lot of people. Fans of the green movement even protested
outside some GM facilities to save the EV1. Interestingly, however,
what no one mentions is that only 800 people actually signed on the
dotted line to give the EV1 a chance. Only 800. That breaks down to 16
leases per state. Needless to say, EV1 was not a profit-maker
for the company, but rather an exercise in what they needed to look to
in coming decades. Interestingly, no one really commended GM for their
efforts, but ridiculed and skewered them for “destroying the hope,” as
one eco-weenie put it. And no, that particular eco-weenie didn’t lease
an EV1, but preferred a large German luxury car. The irony. But that
aside, GM was thinking more long term than EV1.In 1996, the
call for an E-vehicle was low. Gas wasn’t overtly expensive and the
whole global warming thing, while something we all knew about, hadn’t
been truly popularized outside of scientific circles. Things were still
good. Besides, the EV1 was weird looking. It made no noise and it was
small. People didn’t quite understand it. But the knowledge that GM
gained from that noiseless, weird-looking little car was glacial in
size. Today, it’s filtering down into a new generation of the E-vehicle
called Chevrolet Volt, the only one of its kind slated to be on the
road as early as 2010. The Middle East is shaking in its overpriced
dino tar.Despite the obvious hope, expectations and excitement
surrounding the Volt are still very delicate topics. After all, a lot
is still up in the air about the Volt, but what is known is that it
currently has a cruising range of 40 miles on battery power; it will be
a more useful sedan opposed to the EV1 coupe; it will carry a gas tank
should you need to travel beyond the 40 mile electric range (still no
official declaration of what kind of engine it will have, or if it will
recharge the battery yet); it can be recharged by plugging it into a
typical home outlet and achieve full charge in about six hours; the
T-shaped lithium-ion battery will hold 16 kilowatt hours of energy,
have less than 300 cells and weigh around 400 pounds; the Volt will not
be as odd looking as its EV1 predecessor and will run you between
$30,000 and $40,000. GM is taking the car more seriously than most
would believe. So seriously in fact, that they’ve devoted a new $359
million facility to much of its development and a team of roughly 650
people to work exclusively with Volt, many of whom worked on the EV1.
From body and interior construction, to safety and electrical
durability, to battery longevity and transferability, the team is
working to ensure that the Volt will amaze. And they have to; a lot is
riding on this new car. With it all, transferability is very important,
as it indicates that GM is considering the Volt technology for other
vehicles. The battery is transferable to other vehicles. Driving this
point to fact, GM USA has been working with GM Europe to develop an
Opel using the Volt driveline for the overseas market....For more about the Chevrolet Volt, be sure to pick up this month's copy of FoothillStyle. Click on the "Get Your Copy" link on the bottom of this page
for some of our newsstand locations. Or, to order a copy of this issue, please email Gloria Schroeder at gloria@sierrastyle.com, or call her at 916-988-9888 x116.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.stylemg.com">Style Magazine</a></small></p>urn:uuid:88b23030-ed71-4368-aede-e7e46395108e2014-04-18T20:52:10-07:002019-05-21T16:00:45-07:00Then & Now2008-11-30 16:00:00 -0800Super AdminTHEN: The Story of Edgar Sawtelle, David WroblewskiOprah added this book to her famous book club in September, but people were talking about Edgar Sawtelle before then. This surprising debut novel with its deaf mute hero is at once an intriguing take on Hamlet, and an un-put-down-able family saga. Oprah may have been on to something with this one. NOW: A Mercy, Toni MorrisonNobel Prize winning author Toni Morrison returns with another powerful narrative. Set at the turn of the 17th century, Morrison weaves her tale of black and white slavery with stories of betrayal, loss, love and tragedy. Fans will be interested to find A Mercy also dovetails well with Morrison’s bestseller Beloved. For more of
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please email Gloria Schroeder at gloria@sierrastyle.com, or call her at 916-988-9888 x116<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.stylemg.com">Style Magazine</a></small></p>urn:uuid:81c8d2d7-b017-4483-a5cb-15076a5b59452014-04-18T12:55:06-07:002019-05-21T16:15:25-07:00Local Area Tidbits2008-10-31 17:00:00 -0700Super AdminNovember is finally here! Now’s the time to get your pet equipped with a microchip to help maximize the chance of being reunited should you be separated. Friends of Placer County Animal Shelter sponsors a microchip clinic at Diamond in the Ruff Pet Spa in Lincoln, the first Saturday of every month. The first Sunday of every month, it’s held at The Cat House in Auburn. Both clinics are open from noon to 3 p.m. The implant service is $25 and includes lifetime registration. All proceeds benefit Placer County Animal Services…On November 5, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Sun City Lincoln Hills’ Orchard Ballroom, Dr. Hunter Greene and Dr. Paul Sasaura from Northern California Orthopedic Centers, will conduct a free seminar on Managing Osteoarthritis of the Knee. To register, call 800-451-2006, ext. 3335, or visit managingosteoarthritis.com…Apple Hill season continues through November (and into December), offering free family fun, and a chance to get your Christmas tree, fresh cider and holiday pies. Visit applehill.com or call 530-644-7692 for more information…Project Play will break ground at Maidu Park this month. New playground equipment installation will follow shortly thereafter. Check out roseville.ca.us for more information on fundraising events…Sutter Roseville opened the first Neonatal Intensive Care Unit of its kind in the Sacramento region on September 2. The 13,000-square foot NICU houses 16 beds and a range of family-friendly amenities. Sutter Roseville Medical Center is affiliated with Sutter Health, a non-profit, community-based health system located throughout Northern California. For more information visit sutterroseville.org or call 916-781-1000…Congratulations to the Roseville Better Gardens Club, which just celebrated its 80th anniversary in October. The garden club holds monthly meetings the third Tuesday of the month at 12:30 p.m. at the Maidu Community Center…If you’re looking to head somewhere warm and inviting, check out the first annual Student Art Calendar 2009 exhibit November 22 to January 9. The opening reception will be on Saturday, November 22, following the 10 a.m. Roseville Holiday Parade. For more information, call Roseville’s Blue Line Gallery at 916-783-2317…It’s never too cold for gelato. Visit recently opened Miabella Gelato at the Fountains in Roseville for a little taste of Italy. You have to taste the difference to believe it’s not ice cream…And after you get a treat for your taste buds, take in a feast for the eyes and ears with a holiday performance by Sound Out Tap Company at Whitney High School in Rocklin. “The Rhythms of Christmas"…A City Celebration” will run December 5-7, with four shows. Appearing with the 27 members from Sound Out Tap Company will be Core Dance Collective, the award-winning “Diamonds” from Lincoln and two tap competition teams from Hawkins School of Performing Arts (Rhythm Express and Taptastics). Also performing will be special guests from Sound Out’s sister companies iMPACT Contemporary Dance and Folsom Lake Civic Ballet…PEACE For Families and HomeAid Sacramento officially opened a new 12,5000-square foot emergency shelter facility in Placer County on September 25 for victims of domestic violence and sexual assault. The new shelter has 13 bedrooms with 39 beds, privacy areas, a classroom and study area and much more, for more info visit peaceforfamilies.org…That’s all for now, but check back next month for our annual Holiday Gift Guide!Send your news to info@sierrastyle.com.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.stylemg.com">Style Magazine</a></small></p>urn:uuid:4234256a-99d9-4361-a0a1-f35b028e95c12014-04-18T13:05:44-07:002019-05-21T15:53:11-07:00Snapshots from Area Happenings2008-10-31 17:00:00 -0700Super AdminFolsom Family Expo & Wellness Festival,September 19 & 20.For more local Outtakes, be sure to pick up this month's copy of Style-Folsom El Dorado Hills edition. Click on the "Get Your Copy" link on the bottom of this page for some of our newsstand locations. Or, to order a copy of this issue, please email Gloria Schroeder at gloria@sierrastyle.com, or call her at 916-988-9888 x116.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.stylemg.com">Style Magazine</a></small></p>urn:uuid:db6d3785-8b1c-4312-a277-cfdf9e862c1d2014-04-18T13:11:46-07:002019-05-21T16:29:30-07:00Gold Country Roots2008-10-31 17:00:00 -0700Super AdminThe history of Celtic music in California goes all the way back to 1579 and Sir Francis Drake and his crew. Pennywhistles were carried because they would fit in a pocket and fiddles were present for the numerous nautical songs, necessary to the rhythm of a sailing ship. Drake’s crew had a heavy Irish presence, and a strong Celtic musical influence. Through the centuries, the Celtic influence on the folk music of the Gold Country has been vast. The promise of California gold and the railroad brought thousands of Irish and Scottish descendants to the Wild West, and they brought their music with them. The sound of Northern California folk music is the sound of fiddles, pennywhistles, Irish drums, hammered dulcimers, Celtic harps and Uilleann pipes, in addition to the mellow melodies of guitars, the twang of banjos and the skirl of steel guitars (as well as an occasional random accordion thrown in for good measure). Celtic music is a marriage of many influences, but Celtic roots are always present in the background.Coloma Celtic keeps this unique music of the Golden State alive. In the tradition of folk music, Coloma Celtic is a group of four friends: Jenny, Alan, Dan and Jim, each of whom are, in the words of Dan Little, “serious amateurs,” devoted to the tradition and the beauty of the music of the Gold Country. Coloma Celtic doesn’t conduct formal practice sessions. They get together and they play, and it all just comes together. The life of folk music depends on the skill of the players, the experience and the interaction of the musicians with one another. This group’s skill and experience comes through lyrically in their musical interactions. The music is a living conversation between the musicians – every time they perform a piece, the piece evolves, just as it did in the days that folk music was new. Coloma Celtic has the ability to transport the listener to a different time and place with their Gold Country Celtic music. Each member of the group has been playing Celtic music since 1979 – they have played together in different groups at different times – but they have been playing together as Coloma Celtic since 1999. This is a group of old pals who are getting together to tell a new story together, or perhaps retell an old one.Coloma Celtic plays a variety of venues, big and small, throughout the Gold Country. You will find them at Marco’s Café in Coloma one evening, or entertaining rafters some afternoon after a day on the river. Recently, they played the main stage at Georgetown’s Founders’ Day celebration, and nine times per year you will find them playing at state parks. They are often found at the Coloma Outdoor Discovery School entertaining and educating the kids and exposing a new generation to the beauty that is the folk music of our region.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.stylemg.com">Style Magazine</a></small></p>urn:uuid:85fb3f8e-d00a-425c-96be-4acca69d13842014-04-18T13:24:11-07:002019-05-21T15:53:23-07:00Neill Soohoo2008-10-31 17:00:00 -0700Super AdminAs Chairman of the Folsom Arts and Cultural Commission for the last three years, Neill Soohoo has been working hard to keep the arts alive in Folsom. Together with the non-profit organization Folsom Patrons of the Arts, the commission raises grant money each year to support arts and cultural programs all over Folsom. “My son grew up in the city of Folsom,” Soohoo says, “[so] having an environment where arts are important creates a place where kids who are into art can thrive.” The grants work to support school arts programs, as well as popular events such as the Summer Concert in the Park series. The commission also works on projects aimed at the overall beautification of the city, such as the new sculpture decorating the Jill Solberg Theater at Folsom High School, and the soon-to-be-complete sculpture garden at The Gallery at 48 Natoma. “We do fundraising in order to stabilize the arts in a long term manner,” Soohoo explains, and he encourages residents to contribute in any way they can. The new “Take Part in the Arts” Utility Bill Donation Gift Fund asks residents to make a $1 donation with each of their monthly utility bill payments, and the money goes to support arts and cultural programs in Folsom. In the future, Soohoo also hopes to mandate that two percent of all building fees for public buildings go to the arts programs in Folsom. “Arts enliven your community,” Soohoo says, and as chairman of the commission he is working to see Folsom fulfill its potential as a vibrant center for artistic expression. For more on Neill Soohoo be sure to pick up this month's copy of Style-Folsom El Dorado Hills edition. Click on the "Get Your Copy" link on the bottom of this page
for some of our newsstand locations. Or, to order a copy of this issue, please email Gloria Schroeder at gloria@sierrastyle.com, or call her at 916-988-9888 x116.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.stylemg.com">Style Magazine</a></small></p>urn:uuid:e72b66bd-d47b-4021-85be-6cc0375b58452014-04-18T13:25:59-07:002019-05-21T15:53:26-07:00Sacramento2008-10-31 17:00:00 -0700Super AdminSan Francisco and Los Angeles may get all the fanfare as destination cities in California, but Sacramento is full of art, culture and history, and it’s nowhere near as far away. Whether you enjoy perusing art galleries, mingling with fellow wine enthusiasts and sipping this year’s vintage, taking the kids to ride holiday-themed trains or just strolling down historic streets and taking in the sights and ambiance – Sacramento won’t disappoint as a weekend destination.The Crocker Art MuseumHoused in a Victorian-style building, the museum has been operating since 1885, continually expanding and updating its exhibits. Starting November 14 and going through January, the art of Warner Bros. will be on display, including more than 160 pieces featuring cartoon characters and a breakdown of how they were made. Additionally, the Crocker’s annual Art and Craft Festival will be held on the weekend of November 28-30, at the Scottish Rite Center at 6151 H Street (due to the museum’s expansion project). The wares will include jewelry, paintings, gourmet food and more. Find out more at crockerartmuseum.org....For more about Sacramento, be sure to pick up this month's copy of Style-Folsom El Dorado Hills edition. Click on the "Get Your Copy" link on the bottom of this page
for some of our newsstand locations. Or, to order a copy of this issue, please email Gloria Schroeder at gloria@sierrastyle.com, or call her at 916-988-9888 x116.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.stylemg.com">Style Magazine</a></small></p>urn:uuid:ba3fab16-01d8-4a70-96fa-efd366b142c42014-04-18T14:24:52-07:002019-05-21T16:29:52-07:00Sacramento is Full of Art2008-10-31 17:00:00 -0700Super AdminSan Francisco and Los Angeles may get all the fanfare as destination cities in California, but Sacramento is full of art, culture and history, and it’s nowhere near as far away. <hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.stylemg.com">Style Magazine</a></small></p>