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…
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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…
Didion captured the shine and shadows of the California dream: Her Sacramento meditation ‘Where I Was From’ was the culmination of that gift
“All I read about is death and California.” That was a note I messaged someone, without thinking much about it, when she asked for a book…
The Neighbourhood is back with a new album
“(((((ultraSOUND)))))” is your next late night drive’s playlist By Jada Portillo After a five-year hiatus, The Neighbourhood has released their fifth studio album titled “(((((ultraSOUND)))))”…
In a Nutshell storyteller Karin Babbitt on using humor to confront generational trauma
By Chris Woodard Before Karin Babbitt ever gets into the craft of comedy or the shape of a story, she begins with identity. “I’m a…
The Beths leave Sacramento in a wake of ringing pop sounds and crunchy guitar riffs
By Marie-Elena Schembri Sacramento’s Ace of Spades vibrated Wednesday, Nov. 12 with the sounds of sharp, crunchy guitar riffs and bright, perfectly crafted melodies as…
Gallery: Hotel Mira brings the after party to Sacramento
Canadian alternative rock outfit Hotel Mira made a stop at Goldfield Trading Post in Midtown Sacramento on Nov. 12 for their “Pity Party Tour” with…
New report by DoorDash suggests Sacramento’s restaurants have been resilient in 2025’s confused, frustrating economy
One of the biggest tech-commerce platforms for food delivery just released data suggesting that Sacramento’s dining hubs have proved unusually buoyant against growing fiscal headwinds,…
Falcon’s Eye Theatre creates an immersive, spellbinding experience with ‘Mr. Burns: A Post-Electric Play’ in Folsom
By Odin Rasco Walking in a loose line of attendees, snaking around the back of the Harris Center for the Arts on our way to…
Now playing at Sacramento’s Tower Theater: Masterfully stitched together, the only problem with del Toro’s ‘Frankenstein’ is that most people will see it on Netflix
By Bob Grimm Guillermo del Toro’s Frankenstein is finally complete—a sumptuous Netflix production that stands as one of his very best films, and one of the best…
It’s that time of year in Sacramento — Panto time!
By Patti Roberts It’s Panto season — a holiday tradition beloved by those in Great Britain. But Panto plays aren’t as familiar to audiences here….
Folsom’s Lois Buchter finds meaning in giving kids the power of creativity
By Ruth Finch This summer, Lois Buchter filmed the first season of a children’s art education show she calls “Drawing Magic.” She’s dedicated her life…
The Beths hit Sacramento with power-pop hooks and earnest emotion on Nov. 12
By Marie-Elena Schembri Sacramento, clear your calendar for a mid-week injection of fresh, infectious pop-rock energy. The Beths, New Zealand’s acclaimed indie outfit, are bringing…
Remembering Sacramento artist Jim Piskoti
By Mark Hanzlik Early in October as the Fall weather began to cool the Sacramento Valley, I stood close to Jim Piskoti in his fourth-floor…
A list of the most exhilarating sports video games for all sports fans
Get into the digital madness of sports By Na’Jay Lewis Games under the sports genre can be some of the most entertaining video games someone…
Inner shadows and sacred inspiration: Sacramento fantasy-crime writer Jason Kimbrell plumbs the depths of gritty experience
By Emily Haerter Sacramento has minted a new writer unleashing fantasy and criminal science fiction with a debut book called “The Knightstick Chronicles: Rough Justice.”…