Caffeinated Christmas: Deep dive into the new Red Bull advent calendar
Is the new Red Bull Calendar worth it? By Anita Ratna Gautam It finally happened: the famous Red Bull advent calendar from Europe has finally made it to…
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Hollies and jollies: A Sacramento writer weighs in on 5 humorously heartwarming Christmas movies
Festive, humorous and sentimental entertainment By Na’Jay Lewis Holiday movies can be some of the most heart-warming and joyful of any genre. While the merriness…
Teen angst and attitudes on display in Sacramento with Capital Stage’s ‘I and You’
By Patti Roberts For a cynical teenager, Caroline’s bedroom is surprisingly full of colorful walls, bedspreads and even her PJs. We meet Caroline as she…
Behind the Bard: Jessie Buckley’s performance in ‘Hamnet’ as Shakespeare’s wife is magnificent
By Bob Grimm If you are eyeing Hamnet as a nice romantic drama about the origins of Hamlet, a pleasantry along the lines of Shakespeare in Love, you need…
Local community radio in Sacramento region provides alternatives to commercial stations
By Jacob Peterson While podcasting and streaming have grown exponentially over the last decade, radio still has a prominent spot in our daily lives, with…
All roads to a revival: Sacramento band ROADS finds the way back to rock’s bareknuckle roots – takes the stage with Forever Goldrush on Dec 19
Upcoming double-bill will be at The Green Room Social Club in Placerville By Odin Rasco A double-header of bands with long lineages in the Sacramento…
Sacramento Hmong New Year Festival celebrates culture and tradition
By Justine Chahal On a gray November day in Sacramento, while most stayed indoors to avoid the cold, many flocked to Cal Expo with their…
Movie notes: Looking back, ‘Once Upon a Time in Hollywood’ was Tarantino’s fairytale love letter to cinema
Hollywood 1969…you shoulda been there!” By Omid Manavirad Editor’s note: This review contains spoilers In “Once Upon a Time in Hollywood,” released July 2019, Quentin Tarantino giftwraps his…
Sacramento stages give the gift of live theater this December
By Odin Rasco Any opportunity to see a live play is a gift, and it’s a gift that keeps on giving this month. As the…
How we contain our stories in Sacramento — and choose what’s worth saving
How we contain our stories — and choose what’s worth saving By Angie Eng “It’s not worth saving,” I told my parents as I helped…
8 gigs: Sacramento’s December guide for the divas and Grinches on your list
By Steph Rodriguez If you think your holiday to-do list is long, try squeezing all of Sacramento’s December fun into one month. Whether you’re feeling…
Get in the creative spirit with art events, holiday markets this December
By Marie-Elena Schembri Hark! With festive holiday events, local creativity and iconic feminist art on display, opportunities to get into the creative spirit of the…
Didion captured the shine and shadows of the California dream: Her Sacramento meditation ‘Where I Was From’ was the culmination of that gift
“All I read about is death and California.” That was a note I messaged someone, without thinking much about it, when she asked for a book…
The Neighbourhood is back with a new album
“(((((ultraSOUND)))))” is your next late night drive’s playlist By Jada Portillo After a five-year hiatus, The Neighbourhood has released their fifth studio album titled “(((((ultraSOUND)))))”…
In a Nutshell storyteller Karin Babbitt on using humor to confront generational trauma
By Chris Woodard Before Karin Babbitt ever gets into the craft of comedy or the shape of a story, she begins with identity. “I’m a…
The Beths leave Sacramento in a wake of ringing pop sounds and crunchy guitar riffs
By Marie-Elena Schembri Sacramento’s Ace of Spades vibrated Wednesday, Nov. 12 with the sounds of sharp, crunchy guitar riffs and bright, perfectly crafted melodies as…
Gallery: Hotel Mira brings the after party to Sacramento
Canadian alternative rock outfit Hotel Mira made a stop at Goldfield Trading Post in Midtown Sacramento on Nov. 12 for their “Pity Party Tour” with…