Social media sensations return to Sacramento to pay their respects and more on October 22
By Eddie Jorgensen For the uninitiated, Leonid & Friends rise to fame was wholly and utterly unexpected. What started as a humble tribute to the…
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Bad moon rising: Big Idea Theatre’s ‘Wolves’ brings a darkly brilliant spirit to the season of spirits
By Marie Hoffman Big Idea Theatre Company kicks off the spooky theater season with “Wolves,” a mind-bending deconstruction of Little Red Riding Hood written by…
Flor De Toloache returns to Sacramento to promote new album on October 18
By Eddie Jorgensen Sacramento, little by little, has become a destination rather than a pass through town for many touring artists. Such is the case…
Photo gallery: A muse-ing finish – Day 4 of Aftershock
Photographs by Sugarwolf The fourth and final day of Aftershock 2022 brought a bevy of talent to the stage, giving fans much to be thankful…
Could an ADU revolution be underway in the Capital Region?
Accessory dwelling units could help California’s housing crunch — if they can avoid exacerbating inequities By Jeff Wilser They used to be called “granny flats.”…
Photo Gallery: Roach and Romance – Day 3 of Aftershock
Photographs by Sugarwolf Day 3 of Aftershock featured a lineup of bands that kept the festival moving in high gear. My Chemical Romance gave a…
As gas hikes hit Sacramento again, Newsom calls for special session to impose windfall tax on oil profits
Meanwhile, the governor’s administration has approved nearly 12,000 new oil drilling permits since 2019 By Dan Bacher At a news conference on October 7, Governor…
Photo gallery: Pyro and painted faces – Day 2 of Aftershock
Photographs by Sugarwolf The second day of the Aftershock Festival was marked by stunning pyrotechnics. KISS headlined the warm Saturday evening and delivered all the…
Monterey Jazz Festival 2022 marked a scorching return to form for California
By Michael Solomon If crowds and energy are any indicators, the 65th annual Monterey Jazz Festival concluded as a resounding success. The two-and-one-half-day outdoor Jazz…
Study highlights stark reality for would-be homebuyers in the Sacramento region
Workers in only six of 58 professions can easily afford to buy a home in the Sacramento area By Seth Sandronsky In the Sacramento metropolitan…
Photo gallery: Metal and Masks – Day 1 of Aftershock
Photographs by Sugarwolf The first day of 2022’s Aftershock Festival kicked off this past Thursday at Discovery Park with an opening lineup weighted heavy with…
Essay: ‘Don’t Worry Darling’ and the dumbing down of the 1950s
By Kat SplaneWhen the trailer for “Don’t Worry Darling” first dropped in May of this year, no guesswork was needed as to the film’s genre….
Goldensky Country Music Fest in Discovery Park this weekend aims to begin a new tradition
By Sugarwolf The first annual GoldenSky Country Music Festival will take place at Discovery Park on October 15 & 16. The festival will include an…
Brazil’s Milton Nasicimento makes a trek through Northern California as part of his ‘The Last Music Session’ tour on Sunday, October 16th
By Eddie Jorgensen Although he’s not technically supporting a new record, Minas Gerais via Rio De Janeiro native and multi-instrumentalist, Milton Nascimento, has more than…
Essay: Sacramento journalist breaks down why Measure A would fund new suburban highways, increase greenhouse gases and super-charge sprawl
By Brad Branan Much like they’ve done at the state capitol, corporations are using “citizen” initiatives to advance agendas previously opposed by politicians. We saw…
Nor Cal thrashers heading to Reno’s Cargo Concert Hall with heavy mental comrades, Testament and Exodus on Oct. 14
By Eddie Jorgensen If the ‘Bay Area Strikes Back’ tour has proved anything both here in the U.S. and overseas, it’s that Death Angel’s style…
Leaders congregate to discuss how to make Sacramento more livable
Valley Vision’s inaugural Livability Summit highlights stark numbers, trends — but also potential solutions By Graham Womack Immediately following the conclusion of Valley Vision’s first Livability…