At the second of the Yuba College public events series on February 15, I went in expecting to see enthusiastic performers and a wonderful show. I did not leave the theater disappointed whatsoever. The show opened with musicians Michiyo Koga and Alan Johnson playing an almost … [Read more...] about Tradition’s drum beat
A & E
Dressing the part: In the world of cosplay
I was on my way to the Sacramento Convention Center. I turned the corner and almost ran full on into a Spartan from Halo, posed for a picture with a Predator from the predator movies. Just a normal day at SacAnime. The convention’s halls were chalk full of people and, as it … [Read more...] about Dressing the part: In the world of cosplay
Seven silver tongues
Death, by whatever grisly or ghastly form in which it reaps, does not strike mortal fear into the hearts of man more so than speaking in front of a crowd. But if fear is to be measured by the amount of bling one places upon their shelf, then the Yuba College Speech Team is not … [Read more...] about Seven silver tongues
Shower, Deodorant & Underwear
The 3rd annual Marysville Anime and Art Convention, hosted by the Laughing Lotus, drew community members from all around the Yuba-Sutter area and beyond. The event emulated some of the larger and more famous conventions dedicated to the genre such as Anime Expo or Comic-con. Our … [Read more...] about Shower, Deodorant & Underwear
We are alive
These last few weeks I’ve been enjoying some really great live music in Marysville. This is extraordinary because this doesn’t happen very often but this whole year has been a great time for enjoying local music. We’ve had several touring bands play spectacular shows in different … [Read more...] about We are alive