Start the new year off with one (or more) of these Sacramento area shows
By Odin Rasco Spectacles and suspense in equal measure are coming to Sacramento stages this January, providing a perfect reason to escape another night of…
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Yennie Zhou’s young life informs her artistic expression today as a Sacramento creative
By Rachel Leibrock When Yennie Zhou says she doesn’t believe in talent, just hard work and skill, it’s not self-deprecation, she’s drawing on a lifetime…
The year in movies: The last 12 months brought us a wealth of fantastic films
By Bob Grimm In general, this wasn’t a great year to be on the planet. (Don’t get me started.) But it was actually a great…
Six must-see theater shows coming to the Sacramento area in 2026
By Odin Rasco December is the time for lists — wish lists (to be strategically sent to every friend, relative and North Pole dweller just…
Sacramento’s musical ‘Goldilocks Zone’ offers growing artists abundant resources
By Ruth Finch Citrus Heights’ DNL Studio Solutions is one of many resources for up-and-coming artists in the Sacramento area who want to find affordable…
Caffeinated Christmas: Deep dive into the new Red Bull advent calendar
Is the new Red Bull Calendar worth it? By Anita Ratna Gautam It finally happened: the famous Red Bull advent calendar from Europe has finally made it to…
Hollies and jollies: A Sacramento writer weighs in on 5 humorously heartwarming Christmas movies
Festive, humorous and sentimental entertainment By Na’Jay Lewis Holiday movies can be some of the most heart-warming and joyful of any genre. While the merriness…
Teen angst and attitudes on display in Sacramento with Capital Stage’s ‘I and You’
By Patti Roberts For a cynical teenager, Caroline’s bedroom is surprisingly full of colorful walls, bedspreads and even her PJs. We meet Caroline as she…
Behind the Bard: Jessie Buckley’s performance in ‘Hamnet’ as Shakespeare’s wife is magnificent
By Bob Grimm If you are eyeing Hamnet as a nice romantic drama about the origins of Hamlet, a pleasantry along the lines of Shakespeare in Love, you need…
Local community radio in Sacramento region provides alternatives to commercial stations
By Jacob Peterson While podcasting and streaming have grown exponentially over the last decade, radio still has a prominent spot in our daily lives, with…
All roads to a revival: Sacramento band ROADS finds the way back to rock’s bareknuckle roots – takes the stage with Forever Goldrush on Dec 19
Upcoming double-bill will be at The Green Room Social Club in Placerville By Odin Rasco A double-header of bands with long lineages in the Sacramento…
Sacramento Hmong New Year Festival celebrates culture and tradition
By Justine Chahal On a gray November day in Sacramento, while most stayed indoors to avoid the cold, many flocked to Cal Expo with their…
Movie notes: Looking back, ‘Once Upon a Time in Hollywood’ was Tarantino’s fairytale love letter to cinema
Hollywood 1969…you shoulda been there!” By Omid Manavirad Editor’s note: This review contains spoilers In “Once Upon a Time in Hollywood,” released July 2019, Quentin Tarantino giftwraps his…
Sacramento stages give the gift of live theater this December
By Odin Rasco Any opportunity to see a live play is a gift, and it’s a gift that keeps on giving this month. As the…
How we contain our stories in Sacramento — and choose what’s worth saving
How we contain our stories — and choose what’s worth saving By Angie Eng “It’s not worth saving,” I told my parents as I helped…
8 gigs: Sacramento’s December guide for the divas and Grinches on your list
By Steph Rodriguez If you think your holiday to-do list is long, try squeezing all of Sacramento’s December fun into one month. Whether you’re feeling…
Get in the creative spirit with art events, holiday markets this December
By Marie-Elena Schembri Hark! With festive holiday events, local creativity and iconic feminist art on display, opportunities to get into the creative spirit of the…