Marcus Smith

1 week ago | sacbee.com | Marcus Smith

A local barbershop in Elk Grove recently expanded its operation, adding a second location in the south Sacramento County suburb. Dwyane Love, owner of Elk Grove barbershop The Fade Room, opened his second location at 9643 E. Stockton Blvd. in the Elk Park Village plaza anchored by Pig Latin, Station 16 and Crunch Fitness. It’s Love’s second location, which opened on April 1, the day of his late mother’s birthday, he said.

1 week ago | sacbee.com | Marcus Smith

Sacramento poet Andru Defeye was honored for his long-standing work in the literary arts at a gathering hosted Monday by Sacramento’s office of arts and culture, showing the city’s gratitude for his influence on its poetry community. In honor of National Poetry Month, Defeye recently released his poetry book, “Unlocked: The Laureate Years,” collecting his poetry throughout the years since being named Sacramento Poet Laureate. The book is made up of 40 poems written over the course of five years.

1 week ago | sacbee.com | Marcus Smith

A new comedy film “Sacramento,” starring Kristen Stewart and Michael Cera, made its theater debut Friday. The story follows two longtime friends from Los Angeles, Glenn and Rickey, played by Michael Cera and Michael Angarano, who reconnect and end up persuading themselves to take a road trip to California’s capital. The film features a number of landmarks familiar to Sacramento residents. However, some scenes claiming to depict the city were filmed elsewhere, raising questions about authenticity.

1 week ago | sacbee.com | Marcus Smith

Inside Look is a Sacramento Bee series where we take readers behind the scenes at restaurants, new businesses, local landmarks and news stories. A new indoor pickleball facility debuts in Rancho Cordova this weekend, marking The Picklr franchise’s first California location. The Utah-based Picklr brand has grown to more than 70 clubs nationwide. Its latest venue occupies a 30,000-square-foot former warehouse at 11135 Trade Center Drive, adjacent to Pickup USA, an indoor basketball gym.

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Marcus Smith

Inside Look is a Sacramento Bee series where we take readers behind the scenes at restaurants, new businesses, local landmarks and news stories. A new indoor pickleball facility debuts in Rancho Cordova this weekend, marking The Picklr franchise’s first California location. The Utah-based Picklr brand has grown to more than 70 clubs nationwide. Its latest venue occupies a 30,000-square-foot former warehouse at 11135 Trade Center Drive, adjacent to Pickup USA, an indoor basketball gym.