Gallery: Mary J. Blige brings real love and ‘Gratitude’ to Sacramento’s Golden 1
Words and photographs by Sugarwolf The “Queen of Hip Hop Soul,” Mary J. Blige, held court at Golden 1 Center on Saturday, March 8, with…
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‘Thirsty Ghosts’ is the latest from an Irish novelist living in Northern California and rises to a literary Tour de force
By Scott Thomas Anderson When a people endure generations of invasion and oppression – when they’re forced against an ethnic washboard with its residue splashes…
50 years of cheers this St. Paddy’s Day at Sacramento’s Fox & Goose
A toast to five decades of celebrating Irish tradition at one of Downtown’s oldest pubs By Steph Rodriguez Fox & Goose is painting Sactown green…
Sacramento theater groups rebound — and focus on future plans
By Marcus Crowder On Jan. 7 as brush fires began spreading in the Pacific Palisades east of Malibu, Scott Klier was in Los Angeles holding…
Dumb hole: ‘The Gorge’ has a strong premise—destroyed by an idiotic reveal
By Bob Grimm Miles Teller and Anya Taylor-Joy must protect the world from evil forces dwelling in a giant chasm in The Gorge, a film that…
8 Sacramento events to experience in March
By Steph Rodriguez March is buzzing with live music echoing from every corner of Sacramento’s tight-knit music scene. Jenny Don’t and the Spurs ride into…
From Latin America to Disney’s leading ladies, March brings fresh art to Sacramento
By Marie-Elena Schembri This March may start with a roar, but it isn’t from a lion — it might be a jaguar bursting from the…
Sacramento’s upcoming theater and ballet productions guard against the Ides of March
By Patti Roberts With spring around the corner, a full garden of performing arts is ahead of us. After a winter hiatus for some theater…
Funny horror: After starting strong, ‘The Monkey’ falters a bit—but it’s still worth a watch
By Bob Grimm The Monkey, the latest in a string of strong recent horror offerings, starts off so well that it would be fair to…
Nightshades: ‘Sacramento Noir’ is a book that conjures fiction mapping onto the city’s true murders and dark memories
By Scott Thomas Anderson Is Sacramento a Noir town? Driving through Southside Park on a rainy night as showers brush the garden lights and Old…
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…
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…