By Bob Grimm When M. Night Shyamalan plays around with aliens or the supernatural, the results can be quite good, and even excellent (Signs, Split). But Trap proves…
Read More
Video by Cristian Gonzalez Multi-instrumentalist and songwriter Beti Masenqo performs her unreleased song “Breathing Out the Darkness’’ for Hangout Gigs, a monthly series featuring Sacramento-based…
But omits warnings for journalism and media communication By Mischa Geracoulis After months of expert legal and public policy analysis, advocacy group warnings, and independent…
Hollywood veteran and Sacramento native Erinn Anova takes reins as Celebration Arts’ executive director By Williamena Kwapo Erinn Anova’s journey reads like a captivating script,…
By Seth Sandronsky Local artist Steff Echeverria uses charcoal, chalk pastel and oil pastel with paint on cardstock to create some of her artwork. Among…
Mick Martin, Nick Brunner, Josh Fernandez, Larisa Bryski, Rituals of Mine’s Terra Lopez and KSSU FM’s Casey Rafter will take center stage on Sept. 5…
Local jurisdictions claim increased but measured enforcement, Camp Resolution goes to court to prevent its demise By Scott Thomas Anderson “No more excuses,” Gov. Gavin…
By Patti Roberts Sacramento has been blessed with many blues legends gracing our stages and nightclubs, including Muddy Waters, B.B. King, Little Milton and Etta…
By Justine Chahal A group of artists gather around a table lined with supplies: Speedball Speedy Carve Blocks, tools for carving linoleum and ink. An…
By Helen Harlan Andrew Cochrane had a catchphrase: “Can we talk about me now?” He used it often and was mostly joking when he did….
By Ana B. Ibarra for CalMatters It’s shaping up to be a bad year — possibly the worst yet — when it comes to Valley…
Cal Fire, US Forest Service working towards containment By Ken Magri Now burning through its second week, the Park Fire has already become the fourth…
By Marie-Elena Schembri From its studios to its sidewalks, Sacramento is home to a dynamic lineup of visual art events this August with First Fridays,…
By Steph Rodriguez August in Sacramento marks the return of many beloved traditions that make summertime a little sweeter. It’s when hundreds of people descend…
By Donna Apidone The large, framed sign just inside the front door tells a story: “A writer is someone who writes.” At the 916 Ink…
By Dave Kempa I’m not sure which one of you wished that we all lived in more interesting times, but the hex seems to have…
By Nick Brunner Paul Bates is the creator of the YouTube channel lo-fire, which offers local performers a chance to showcase their music. It’s a…