Sacramento’s MADE Studio fosters creative equity and accessibility
By Marie-Elena Schembri Paige McCafferty, a woodworker and owner of craft business Awkwood Things, became a member at MADE Studio in Sacramento as part of…
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Our land of light, sound and soul
By Scott Thomas Anderson California remains the world’s fifth-largest economy and one of the most culturally diverse places on earth. Our north side of the…
Sacramento’s community theaters strive to keep their seats filled — and see signs of progress
By Patti Roberts Local performing arts companies have always faced challenges in attracting audiences, choosing relatable shows and managing finances. In recent years, they’ve also…
Downtown Sacramento hair salon transforms into intimate venue for Black music and spoken word
By Cristian Gonzalez Overlooking J Street, Mahogany and Rose converts from a salon specializing in curly hair and locs, to a space dedicated to celebrating…
Sacramento’s Office of Arts and Culture hosts listening session for proposed guaranteed income pilot grant for artists
By Helen Harlan Curiosity was in the air when the City of Sacramento’s Office of Arts and Culture hosted dozens of local artists at a…
Glen Powell proves himself: Netflix’s ‘Hit Man’ is fun and delightfully unpredictable
By Bob Grimm I owe Glen Powell a bit of an apology. I took a few digs at him a couple of weeks ago in my…
New City of Sacramento grant aims to assist ‘creative venues’
By Jenelle Lum As the Sacramento creative arts community looks for new ways to attract patrons to their work and businesses, the City of Sacramento…
Sacramento theater review: ‘Topdog/Underdog’ a stunning exploration of being Black and male in an unforgiving USA
By Dave Kempa What makes the man? Is it the clothes he wears? His sexual prowess, or capacity for violence? The amount of money he…
Finding your cyber sabbatical through the wine, vines and views of ‘The El Dorado 8′
By Scott Thomas Anderson Les Heinsen keeps his hand on the wheel of a Kubota RTV, his eyes casting ahead at the bronze blanket of…
Fearless in darkness, fearless in light: Katie Knipp’s ‘Me’ plumbs the depths of struggle – album release show this Saturday at Harlow’s
By Casey Rafter The brush strokes capture a woman throwing her head back in a mess of wet hair and abandon, her mouth opening in…
Farm to Fork to compost in Sacramento
City implements SB1383 By Hannah Ross Brooks Truitt Community Garden — a pearlescent oyster shell sits atop a softly steaming pile of mulch next to…
Gallery: Sacramento Pride 2024 goes down as a celebration of community joy
By Madelaine Church More than 30,000 people filled the streets of California’s capital last weekend to take part in its annual Pride Festival. The gathering marked…
Lifetime in the arts: visual artist William Ishmael
By Joan Cusick Change is a constant for artist William Ishmael. Twenty years ago, he made the leap to full-time artist after a long and…
Countdown to carnage: Erik Larson’s new book ‘Demon of Unrest’ is a haunting reflection on the momentum of violence
By Scott Thomas Anderson “I’m really interested in the point where you sort of turned to history,” journalist Evan Ratliff asked Erik Larson during a…
From Jackpot to The Truth, Lee Bob Watson remains the mysterious rhythm master of Sacramento songwriting
SN&R catches up with Watson before his show this Saturday at The Side Door By Casey Sexton Lee Bob Watson strolls into Old Soul Coffee…
Theater roundup: June productions pack a punch
By Dave Kempa The Sacramento region’s live theater scene has, for decades, punched well above its weight. On any given night, one can take in…
8 Sacramento experiences to discover in June
By Steph Rodriguez It’s summertime in Sacramento and the city is buzzing with plenty of exciting and creative activities to explore. Enjoy live music and…