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Sacramento Apartment Living: May 2018-image

Welcome to this month’s edition of our Sacramento Apartment Living Blog, brought to you by The Confluence, our apartments for rent in Sacramento, California. This month we’re bringing our residents suggestions for celebrating National Barbecue Month and National Bike Month, ideas surrounding upcoming holidays like Mother’s Day on the 13th and National Sunscreen Day on the 27th, movies you might want to check out this month, and books to keep things interesting on your down time. Read on to learn more about these topics in today's blog post. May Celebrations National Barbecue Month We have the perfect way for you to celebrate National Barbecue Month. Visit MoMo’s Meat Market ! This barbecue joint near your apartment will serve you up what some are calling the best ribs you’ll ever consume. Check out more about what people are saying! Here’s a review from Josh S. on Yelp :   “Anytime we are in town we always go to MoMos. We found them in 2013, and have made it a point to eat at this fantastic bbq joint. The meat is smoked the traditional Texas way. I always get the 4 way authors Mac and cheese and potato salad, or greens. I have never had a bad meal there. Glen and Sharon are awesome people, it's as if you are eating at their house! See you next time guys”   MoMo’s Meat Market is about 3.8 miles from The Confluence. Happy National Barbecue Month! National Bike Month Work off all that barbecue you’re eating this month by celebrating National Bike Month as well! Take a bike ride around town or commit to cycling to work for a more healthy lifestyle to yourself and the earth. Cycling is a great activity for staying active and for lessening your impact on the environment. Visit these bike shops in Sacramento for personalized advice about everything to do with biking and for help tuning your bike before you get started. Upcoming Holidays Mother’s Day Celebrate mothers and mother figures all year but especially on the 13th — it’s Mother’s Day! Do you have a gift yet? Give that special woman in your life a token of your appreciation for them by finding a gift personalized to them. Browse Etsy’s selection of Mother's Day gifts , sorted by the different types of gifts and for a host of interests, to find something she’ll love and appreciate all year. National Sunscreen Day You may be rocking a tan all year long living in California, but it’s always important to refresh yourself on the effects of tanning. Check out WebMD's Tanning Myths: What's True, What's Hype? article. It will help you learn how to keep a healthy glow about your skin while protecting it. Take today, this month, and National Sunscreen Day on the 27th as an opportunity to remind yourself to lather up! Movie Suggestions Solo: A Star Wars Story Solo: A Star Wars Story comes out this month! Check it out this month after Friday, May 25. Get the synopsis: “Through a series of daring escapades deep within a dark and dangerous criminal underworld, Han Solo befriends his mighty future copilot Chewbacca and meets the notorious gambler Lando Calrissian, in a journey that will set the course of one of the Star Wars saga’s most unlikely heroes.” We think you’ll love it. Buy your tickets online for a great weekend. Life of the Party Get yourself ready for a month of fun, in or out of your apartment, by watching Life of the Party beginning Friday, May 11th. Check out what to expect! “When her husband suddenly dumps her, longtime dedicated housewife Deanna turns regret into re-set by going back to college - landing in the same class and school as her daughter, who's not entirely sold on the idea. Plunging headlong into the campus experience, the increasingly outspoken Deanna -- now Dee Rock -- embraces freedom, fun, and frat boys on her own terms, finding her true self in a senior year no one ever expected.” Watch Life of the Party this month! Buy your tickets today . Book Suggestions Feel Free by Zadie Smith “Gathering in one place for the first time previously unpublished work, as well as already classic essays, such as, ‘Joy,’ and, ‘Find Your Beach,’ Feel Free offers a survey of important recent events in culture and politics, as well as Smith's own life. Equally at home in the world of good books and bad politics, Brooklyn-born rappers and the work of Swiss novelists, she is by turns wry, heartfelt, indignant, and incisive--and never any less than perfect company. This is literary journalism at its zenith.” An American Marriage by Tayari Jones “Newlyweds Celestial and Roy are the embodiment of both the American Dream and the New South. He is a young executive, and she is an artist on the brink of an exciting career. But as they settle into the routine of their life together, they are ripped apart by circumstances neither could have imagined. Roy is arrested and sentenced to twelve years for a crime Celestial knows he didn’t commit. Though fiercely independent, Celestial finds herself bereft and unmoored, taking comfort in Andre, her childhood friend, and best man at their wedding. As Roy’s time in prison passes, she is unable to hold on to the love that has been her center. After five years, Roy’s conviction is suddenly overturned, and he returns to Atlanta ready to resume their life together.”  

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Sacramento Apartment Living: April 2018-image

  Welcome to this month’s edition of Sacramento Apartment Living, brought to you by The Confluence, our apartments for rent in Sacramento, California. This month we’re bringing our residents suggestions for celebrating National Jazz Appreciation Month and National Poetry Month, topics surrounding upcoming holidays like Grilled Cheese Day and World Art Day, movies you might want to check out this month, and book suggestions to round it all out. Read on to learn more about these topics in today’s blog post. April Celebrations National Jazz Appreciation Month Have you visited The Torch Club , a local bar featuring live jazz music? Check it out this month to celebrate National Jazz Appreciation Month. One of Sacramento’s oldest bars, it was established in 1934 but continues to be a hotspot for musicians to showcase their music. The bar is home to the best in local and national blues acts with live music six days a week, according to the website. The Torch Club is about a 20-minute drive from our apartment community. We hope you have a hoppin’ time embracing National Jazz Appreciation Month! National Poetry Month In addition to being a month for celebrating jazz, this month is also National Poetry Month! Poetry doesn’t have to be just something you talk about in English class. Jump into an avenue of it by watching how some of the most talented voices do it through slam poetry. Check out Rudy Francisco’s “Adrenaline Rush” to celebrate. Described as “one of the most recognizable names in Spoken Word Poetry” by Poetry Slam Inc, he gives an interpretation of an adrenaline rush that contrasts poignantly with what many of us might think of when we hear the term — with what he first describes in his opening for his submission in the 2017 Individual World Poetry Slam Finals. Watch the video for his portrayal of what it’s like to be Black in America. Upcoming Holidays Grilled Cheese Day Will you be celebrating Grilled Cheese Day this year? It’s April 12th, but we definitely think this is a holiday worth celebrating any day of the year. Try this Cranberry and Brie Turkey Grilled Cheese with Avocado and Bacon sandwich in honor of the day. It doesn't have to be Thanksgiving for you to enjoy this savory sandwich.   However perfect this recipe is for your Thanksgiving dinner leftovers, you can enjoy this anytime by simply gathering up the ingredients for it. The combination of brie, roast turkey, cranberry sauce, crispy cooked bacon, and avocado makes for a grilled cheese sandwich unlike any other that will have you feeling satisfied, whether you eat this for lunch or dinner. World Art Day Will you be visiting California Museum to celebrate World Art Day on April 15th this year? As long as you're celebrating jazz and poetry, look in other places for art to appreciate! We love the idea to visit a museum near your apartment. Visit the California Museum for an interesting look into our great state and the people who have made it what it is. California Museum is about 20 minutes from The Confluence. Happy World Art Day! Movie Suggestions Overboard Beginning Friday, April 13th, Overboard plays in theaters. Check it out this month! Here’s what to expect of the remake of the 1987 classic: “Kate is a single, working-class mother of three who’s hired to clean a luxury yacht that belongs to Leonardo -- a selfish, spoiled and wealthy Mexican playboy. After unjustly firing Kate, Leonardo falls off the boat and wakes up with no memory of who he is. To get payback, Kate shows up at the hospital and convinces the confused amnesiac that they’re married. As Leonardo tries to get used to manual labor and his new family, Kate starts to wonder how long she can keep fooling her fake husband.” Buy your tickets today to see Overboard! A Quiet Place Are you planning on seeing A Quiet Place ? Check it out in theaters beginning this Friday, April 6th. Here’s the synopsis: “A family lives an isolated existence in utter silence, for fear of an unknown threat that follows and attacks at any sound.”   Check out A Quiet Place this weekend! Buy your tickets today. Book Suggestions Rebecca by Daphne du Maurier Find an interesting read in this novel. Read the summary: “The unnamed narrator arrives at Manderley, an impressive country estate, after marrying Maxim de Winter, the owner and heir to the property. She is soon tormented by the memory of Maxim’s first wife, Rebecca. The neighbors, guests, and servants are all devoted to the memory of Rebecca, but no one is more devoted than the twisted Mrs. Danvers. As the mysteries pile up, the narrator begins to wonder if marrying Maxim and coming to Manderley was a big mistake.” Howards End by E.M. Forster Find something to think about by immersing yourself in this classic: “The self-interested disregard of a dying woman’s bequest, an impulsive girl’s attempt to help an impoverished clerk, and the marriage between an idealist and a materialist — all intersect at a Hertfordshire estate called Howards End. The fate of this beloved country home symbolizes the future of England itself in E. M. Forster’s exploration of social, economic, and philosophical trends, as exemplified by three families: the Schlegels, symbolizing the idealistic and intellectual aspect of the upper classes; the Wilcoxes, representing upper-class pragmatism and materialism; and the Basts, embodying the aspirations of the lower classes. Written in 1910, Howards End won international acclaim for its insightful portrait of English life during the post-Victorian era.”  

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Sacramento Apartment Living: March 2018-image

Welcome to this month's edition of Sacramento Apartment Living, brought to you by The Confluence, our apartments for rent in Sacramento, CA. This month we're bringing our residents suggestions for celebrating National Craft Month and National Nutrition Month; topics surrounding upcoming holidays like Popcorn Lover's Day and the Spring Vernal Equinox; movies you might want to check out this month like Red Sparrow and Midnight Sun ; and book suggestions like The Keeper of Lost Things and Ulysses . Read on to learn more about these topics in today's blog post.   March Celebrations National Craft Month Spend an afternoon making something creative at your apartment to celebrate National Craft Month! Try making this DIY Kinetic Sand from Baby First Blog . Kinetic sand can be very therapeutic to play with and you can enjoy creating all kinds of fun shapes and designs. To make this homemade kinetic sand you’ll need the following supplies: sand, cornstarch, dish soap, water, and food coloring (optional). National Nutrition Month Need some weekend plans? Celebrate National Nutrition Month by visiting Jack's Urban Eats , a local healthy restaurant! “Jacks is an urban cafeteria, serving award winning, farm fresh affordable meals in a hip and laid back atmosphere. The friendly and talented staff has been hand crafting salads, sandwiches, and plates since 1998 and is proudly recognized as an innovator of California’s farm-to-table movement.” Jack's Urban Eats is about a 10 minute drive from The Confluence. Happy National Nutrition Month!   Upcoming Holidays Popcorn Lover's Day Did you know that Popcorn Lover’s day is on March 9th! Celebrate by whipping up a batch of popcorn to enjoy. Try making a unique batch of one of these popcorn recipes to celebrate! This Butterscotch Toffee Popcorn from Wine and Glue is perfect! To make this popcorn you’ll need popped popcorn, butterscotch chips, vegetable shortening, and toffee bits. You could also try out this Nutella Popcorn from Food Fanatic . Everyone loves Nutella so this recipe will be a sure hit at a get together. Gather together these ingredients: air popped popcorn, butter, brown sugar, corn syrup, milk chocolate, Nutella, salt, and pure vanilla extract. Spring Vernal Equinox The Spring Vernal Equinox is on March 20th so let’s celebration the new season by getting outside! The Sacramento Zoo is the perfect place to go! Check it out this month. Here’s some information about the Zoo from their Facebook page : “Open since 1927, the Sacramento Zoo is home to over 140 native, rare and endangered species and is one of over 200 accredited institutions of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums. The Zoo is wholly managed by the nonprofit Sacramento Zoological Society and inspires conservation awareness through education and recreation.” The Sacramento Zoo is about a 16 minute drive from The Confluence. Happy Spring Vernal Equinox!   Movie Suggestions Red Sparrow Looking for some weekend plans? We suggest going to see Red Sparrow in theaters Friday, March 9. “Ballerina Dominika Egorova is recruited to 'Sparrow School' a Russian intelligence service where she is forced to use her body as a weapon. But her first mission, targeting a CIA agent, threatens to unravel the security of both nations.” Have you already bought your tickets to see Red Sparrow ? Check it out this weekend! Midnight Sun Check out Midnight Sun this month on Friday, March 30. “Based on the Japanese film, Midnight Sun centers on Katie, a 17-year-old sheltered since childhood and confined to her house during the day by a rare disease that makes even the smallest amount of sunlight deadly. Fate intervenes when she meets Charlie and they embark on a summer romance.” Midnight Sun is a great weekend movie to see. Buy your tickets online today!   Book Suggestions The Keeper of Lost Things by Ruth Hogan (2017) “A charming, clever, and quietly moving debut novel of endless possibilities and joyful discoveries that explores the promises we make and break, losing and finding ourselves, the objects that hold magic and meaning for our lives, and the surprising connections that bind us.” Ulysses by James Joyce (1922) “One of the most important works of the Modernist era, James Joyce’s ‘Ulysses’ was originally published serially in the American journal ‘The Little Review’ from March 1918 to December 1920. Subsequently published as a book in 1922, ‘Ulysses’ chronicles the passage of Leopold Bloom through Dublin during an ordinary day, June 16, 1904. While the novel appears largely unstructured at first glance it is in fact very closely paralleled to Homer’s ‘Odyssey’, containing eighteen episodes that correspond to various parts of Homer’s work.”  

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