July-August 2009 FEATURES

July-August DEPARTMENTS

In the Kitchen
Dig Into These Delicious Little Pillows of Flavor

Wine
The Pope and Chiles Valleys in east Napa County boast lakes, wooded hills, secluded wineries and serene little valleys.

Second Helpings
On a recent visit to Sidebar, my friend and I ordered the smoked paprika fries ($5) for a starter snack to go with her Pinot Gris and my Grenache. And were they good fries.

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2009.07.04 Fourth of July Celebration - USS Hornet
The USS Hornet Museum in Alameda hosts its annual Independence Day party on July 4 from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. The family event features live music on...

2009.07.11 Ragtime
Based on the award-winning novel by E.L. Doctorow, "Ragtime" tells the story of America’s "melting pot" through the lives of three ethnically...

2009.07.12 Ragtime
Based on the award-winning novel by E.L. Doctorow, "Ragtime" tells the story of America’s "melting pot" through the lives of three ethnically...

Real Estate
The latest hot home properties in the Alameda Area!

Retail
Your Shopping Guide to the Alameda Area!

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Local Sounds 2007

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Natasha Miller
The Season is Alameda-based vocalist Natasha Miller's first album of holiday music. The album was recorded at Yoshi's in Oakland. Check out the track, "White Christmas."

Clara Bellino
Embarcadero Love is the second CD from Paris-born and Alameda-based pop songstress Clara Bellino. Check out the new track, "Tout Est Fini."

House of Floyd
Not content to just do the music of Pink Floyd, Alameda-based House of Floyd, also incorporate the video and light performances that have helped make this band so famous all across the world. Check out the track, "Brain Damage/Eclipse."

The Sun Kings
Since 2001, this Alameda-based band has entertained people across the Golden State with their uncanny channeling of the Beatles’ music. The Sun Kings' repertoire includes over 100 songs and they recently performed the Sgt. Pepper's album at the 40th anniversary of the Monterey Pop festival. Track: "Strawberry Fields Forever."

Cari Lee and the Saddle-ites
This Alameda-based based band features an exciting mix of old-time hillbilly and Western swing music that audiences love. Their 2006 album Brought To You Via Saddle-ite is available through Star Tone Records, also based in Alameda.

» Track: "Keep Me Company"