History dominates Sacramento stages this February
By Odin Rasco Celebration of — and reflection on — history is prevalent at Sacramento stages this month, and I couldn’t be more giddy. This…
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Sacramento’s B Street Theatre brings slow-burn terror to The Sofia in ‘Misery’
By Odin Rasco By now, Stephen King and many of his works require no introduction—between the books themselves and the many film adaptations born from…
8 Gigs: Mardi gras, African rhythms and a little burlesque this February
By Steph Rodriguez Glittering floats, neon rainbows and a Sphinx glide down Capitol Mall this February, setting the stage for a month of music, art…
Fall in love with local art and culture in Sacramento this February
By Marie-Elena Schembri February isn’t just for lovers — it’s also Black History Month, the start of the Lunar New Year and Mardi Gras! It’s…
Sacramento’s Anya McInroy documents milestones in their most honest state
By Justine Chahal Anya McInroy has known from a young age that life is fleeting. McInroy had been diagnosed with kidney failure when she was…
Amanda Seyfried shines in ‘The Testament of Ann Lee,’ now playing at Sacramento’s Tower Theater
By Bob Grimm Amanda Seyfried is underrated—in fact, she is one of today’s most excellent actresses. She’s in possession of impeccable comic timing (Mean Girls),…
Multimedia artist Raffa Chavez plants himself in Sacramento
By Lisa Thibodeau Raffa Chavez’s childhood was scrappy, but he always felt the call of the spotlight. His parents worked as farm laborers to support…
Native American creatives combat erasure through visibility in art
By Justine Chahal A man paints on the side of a building, blending traditional basketweaving patterns with his street art. Another looks through the lens…
New and familiar: Los Escritores del Nuevo Sol’s latest collection
By Casey Rafter The Sacramento Poetry Center was abuzz with adoration for the group of writers gathered to celebrate the September release of “Then &…
8 Gigs: Sacramento storytelling, cult-classics and bold fashion this January
By Steph Rodriguez While winter begs you to stay in, Sacramento’s musicians, storytellers and artists are doing the opposite — filling January with live moments…
Essay: The war on saturated fat was never based on good science
By Nina Teicholz For over half a century, Americans have been urged to shy away from saturated fats, found mainly in animal products. Paradoxically, decades…
Slow down and get creative with local January art events in the Sacramento region
By Marie-Elena Schembri Start the new year with a return to the tactile world of art made by hand. This month, art in Sacramento is…
Start the new year off with one (or more) of these Sacramento area shows
By Odin Rasco Spectacles and suspense in equal measure are coming to Sacramento stages this January, providing a perfect reason to escape another night of…
Yennie Zhou’s young life informs her artistic expression today as a Sacramento creative
By Rachel Leibrock When Yennie Zhou says she doesn’t believe in talent, just hard work and skill, it’s not self-deprecation, she’s drawing on a lifetime…
The year in movies: The last 12 months brought us a wealth of fantastic films
By Bob Grimm In general, this wasn’t a great year to be on the planet. (Don’t get me started.) But it was actually a great…
Six must-see theater shows coming to the Sacramento area in 2026
By Odin Rasco December is the time for lists — wish lists (to be strategically sent to every friend, relative and North Pole dweller just…
Sacramento’s musical ‘Goldilocks Zone’ offers growing artists abundant resources
By Ruth Finch Citrus Heights’ DNL Studio Solutions is one of many resources for up-and-coming artists in the Sacramento area who want to find affordable…