The American River Current

Mr. Marmalade explores the innocence and darkness of a child’s imagination

Robert Aguilar and Robert Aguilar • April 3, 2013

ARC’s Brandon Lancaster is an imaginary friend that comes to life in The Alternative Arts Collective’s production of “Mr. Marmalade” Mr. Marmalade is an imaginary friend. Upon first appearance,...

Engarde! Join “The Three Musketeers” on a grand adventure

Jonathan H. Ellyson and Jonathan Ellyson • April 3, 2013

ARC theatre production touches on every end of the emotional spectrum to close out the season Shots fire. Musketeers charge down the staircase towards the rebel Huguenots who are attacking them....

Arizona: a non-Mexican zone

Carlos Guerrero and Carlos Guerrero • April 3, 2013

Arizona: where medical marijuana is legal, but Mexicans are not. It’s true, Arizona and Latinos haven’t had the best of relationships, as Arizona sees its southern neighbors in the same way Homer...

Your driving experience may be hiding things from you

Alex Panasenko and Alex Panasenko • April 3, 2013

Some of the lesser-known downsides of motoring adventures can really sting. You know that innocent civic hauler that’s chilling in your driveway? There are things about driving it that may be a bit,...

In Our Heads: Robert Aguilar

Robert Aguilar and Robert Aguilar • April 3, 2013

Book: "Where the Sidewalk Ends" - Shel Silverstein - Sometimes in our adulthood we need a reminder of how beautiful the world is and how easily we overcomplicate things. I have the perfect antidote: Shel...

The Queen Makes a Comeback

Michael Pacheco and Michael Pacheco • April 3, 2013

Heart of the Swarm may appeal to casuals, but still delivers some fun After 2 ½ years of waiting, the hotly anticipated expansion for Starcraft 2: Wings of Liberty, Heart of the Swarm is finally released...

D’Millers Famous BBQ lives up to its name

Jennifer Schopfer and Jennifer Schopfer • April 3, 2013

Everything on the menu is worth trying as long as you pick the right sauce When arriving at D’Millers Famous BBQ, the smoky aroma of ribs and chicken fills your nose. There’s an instant “mom and...

BioShock Infinite leaves gamers on Cloud 9

Josh Baumbach and Josh Baumbach • March 30, 2013

When gamers were first introduced to “BioShock” in 2007, they were greeted with an instant classic. A failed underwater utopia with dark hallways and creepy inhabitants, the atmosphere of BioShock's...

Baldrick’s shaves for a cure

Stephanie Lee and Stephanie Lee • March 21, 2013

Cancer: the second leading cause of death and the one word that could bring you to your knees. Now add children into the mixture and that would make anyone break down and cry. But thanks to charities,...

In Our Heads- Steven Condemarin

Steven Condemarin and Steven Condemarin • March 13, 2013

Book: "Awkward Family Photos" - Although this book was meant to be the perfect coffee table book, I think that it really digs deep into the “classic” American family psyche. AFP really captures the...

Sacramento Food Film Festival emphasizes local

Jorden Hales and Jorden Hales • March 13, 2013

The year of food kicks off at Oak Park’s Guild Theater The second annual Sacramento Food Film Festival is scheduled to begin on Friday, March 15, at Oak Park’s Guild Theater. The festival will last...

“Nothing Succeeds like Success” for The Three Musketeers’ director Pam Downs

Jonathan H. Ellyson and Jonathan Ellyson • March 13, 2013

What can you tell me abut The Three Musketeers? The novel by Alexandre Dumas has been adapted for screen so many times. This version is a modern adaptation by Charles Morey. I looked at many adaptations,...