Sacramento’s only high school-run radio station provides real-world tools and fosters community
By Helen Harlan It was business as usual in Room S1 at El Camino Fundamental High School just after 9 a.m. on a recent Friday…
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South America’s Grupo Corpo brings a new physicality to live interpretive dance in Davis on March 13
By Eddie Jorgensen It’s no great secret that Brazilian communities are growing in the Sacramento Valley and surrounding areas. Yet some say there’s been a…
From Suffolk to Sacramento’s Fox & Goose, writer captures the essence of community pub life
Local hybrid-press releases memoir exploring one man’s journey through public house connections – and across the pond and back By Casey Rafter On a morning…
In the Oscar zone
German actress Sandra Hüller stars in two Best Picture nominees By Juan-Carlos Selznick The extraordinary German actress Sandra Hüller is featured in two films that are…
Creativity in the Capital: Tavarus Blackmon and Andru Defeye on the realities of making a sustainable living as an artist
By Casey Rafter Tavarus Blackmon (aka Blackmonster) is a Sacramento talent who’s dipped his toes in music, fashion, collages and curations. His art has been…
R&B legend Donell Jones to co-headline a star-studded line-up at Sacramento Memorial on March 1.
By Eddie Jorgensen Donell Jones cut his teeth writing music for other performers before releasing his debut in 1996. Bolstered by the single “In the…
Gallery: Sacramento Mardi Gras draws thousands to city’s historic quarter for an afternoon of parading and partying
Laissez les bons temps rouler! The phrase means “let the good times roll,” and it’s been a cherished ethos in the historically French-Spanish city of…
Dre Benjamin and the NolaCal Second Liners bring communal passion to Sacramento Mardi Gras
A storm-swept parade dancer will continue sharing his culture at Old Sac’s big celebration on Feb. 24 By Scott Thomas Anderson Festive feathers of a…
New Orleans saxophonist master Branford Marsalis brings his jazz quartet to the Mondavi Center on Feb. 28
By Eddie Jorgensen The Branford Marsalis Quartet is still a force on both in the studio and live front. At present Marsalis is backed by…
Art advocate and curator Barbara Range exits Sacramento’s Brickhouse Gallery
By Keyshawn Davis Those who appreciate The Brickhouse Gallery & Art Complex describe it as a safe haven where artists have an opportunity to share…
King Crimson’s Robert Fripp and longtime manager David Singleton prep for an evening of contemplative dialogue at The Sofia on Feb. 24
By Eddie Jorgensen King Crimson’s founding guitarist Robert Fripp and businessman/producer David Singleton have been hosting a number of live discussions – and one is…
Cosmic Roots: Unveiling the elemental key to Sacramento’s musical landscape
Band will release its debut album Feb. 23rd at The Sidedoor By Casey Sexton In the heart of Sacramento, amidst the bustling streets and vibrant…
Anthology in the darkness: ‘True Detective: Night Country’ features some of Jodie Foster’s best work
By Bob Grimm Jodie Foster and Kali Reis deliver electric performances in True Detective: Night Country, the fourth season of the acclaimed anthology series—and, without a…
A picture worth a thousand comments: Sacramento’s artists speak out against new Wide Open Walls project
Community members rally against ‘superficial stereotypes’ in mural project By Hannah Ross Wide Open Walls is finally having its day of reckoning, according to many…
SN&R talks with Marky Ramone ahead of his Blitzkrieg band’s performance in Old Roseville’s on Feb. 16
By Eddie Jorgensen It’s been 46 years since Marc Bell – better known as Marky Ramone – landed a job drumming for one of the…
Crocker presents how Black artists ‘shaped the future’ of America’s art history
Museum’s new exhibition highlights Black artists from the 1950s through ’70s By Ken Magri The Crocker Art Museum’s new exhibition, “Black Artists in America, from…
Area nonprofit Fitrah teaches youth life skills through bookselling business
By Keyshawn Davis Several years ago, Nadia Niazi met a woman who had been homeless for 19 years. For Niazi, the experience proved life-altering as…