Learn about food writing, editing at special Sacramento event on Tuesday night
Les Dames Sacramento hosts ‘Wine & Dine’ speaker series Food is a universal subject – everybody eats! But how do you write about food? Where…
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Gulf Coast on the West Coast: Sacramento Mardi Gras seasons hits crescendo March 1 with the Krewe of Kings and Queens Parade and party
On a winter morning in Oak Park, Joseph Thomas was clearly feeling the spirit. It was King’s Day, or ‘the Epiphany,’ which in Thomas’ hometown…
Masks out and harlequin hallowing: Shannon McCabe’s Mardi Gras Ball on March 1 will be a Gothic night of music, costumes, burlesque and revelry
After rumors of vampires traveled beyond Europe’s wooded mountain-scapes and decedent old world cities, they settled along the banks of the Mississippi River at the…
Exploring legacy: must-see Black History Month art and culture in Sacramento
By Ozola Cody Founded by visual artist and community leader Shonna McDaniels, the Sojourner Truth African Heritage Museum is a cultural jewel housed in Sacramento’s…
Looking for music lessons in Sacramento? Consider these factors.
By Cathy Cassinos Looking to start music lessons? It might not be as easy as do-re-mi. Googling “music lessons in Sacramento” spits out endless results,…
Indigenous artist Spencer Keeton Cunningham combines personal narratives, social commentary in ‘Decolonization’
By Marie-Elena Schembri You might not think a tipi, skateboarding, basketball and Casper the Friendly Ghost have much in common, but that’s because you haven’t…
Old Sugar Mill puts local Black businesses at the forefront with annual art show
Local art, vendors, live music and more to feature this weekend By Delaney Joyce Old Sugar Mill is showcasing Black businesses this weekend with a…
Ringing in Lunar New Year in Woodland at the oldest Chinese restaurant in the country
As Lunar New Year celebrations erupt across the valley, there is a small diner on Woodland’s Main Street that survives as a culinary testament to…
‘English’ at Capital Stage speaks to the complexities of learning a new language without abandoning mother tongue
By Patti Roberts One’s native language usually ties them to their homeland, families, ethnicity and memories. So, when someone is learning another language as an…
8 Sacramento events to experience in February
By Steph Rodriguez Music is the pulse of February in Sacramento. From Omaha darlings Cursive, whose indie/post-hardcore bangers have made a lasting impression on listeners…
Five theater outings for your Valentine’s Day weekend and beyond in Sacramento
By Dave Kempa At long last, the holiday season is over, the days grow longer and Sacramento’s theater scene is ramping up for the spring…
The sixties sparkle again throughout February at Off Broad Street’s ‘Beehive’ in Nevada City
This February, musical lovers can make the short trek to Nevada City and take a trip back to the 1960s with “Beehive” at off Broad…
Sacramento art looks to the future, honors the past this Black History Month
By Marie-Elena Schembri Exhibitions and events showcasing scores of local artists will take over Sacramento this February, with diverse shows celebrating Black culture, community, lives…
Amy Tan headlines upcoming Sierra Writers Conference, an event that celebrates ecosystems and expands creative legacies in Nevada County
On a chilly afternoon, Lynette Vrooman and Gary Noy strolled into the warmth of Tofanelli’s Gold Country Bistro. The two writers were meeting at the…
Daniel I. Paulson embraces his curiosity through choral music in Sacramento
By Justine Chahal Daniel I. Paulson grew up with a musical family, singing since he was a child in his kindergarten classroom in Tracy. As…
‘The White Chip’ at Sacramento’s B Street Theatre pours compassion and humor into an autobiographical tale of alcoholism and sobriety
By Patti Roberts “The White Chip,” now having its West Coast premiere at the B Street Theatre, is playwright Sean Daniels’ autobiographical dark comedy about…
Cinematic genius: ‘The Brutalist,’ currently playing at two local indie theaters, is one of the best films of the 21st century
By Bob Grimm Regular readers know that I declared The Brutalist to be the best picture of 2024 a few weeks back in my year-end wrap up….