Verge to honor Gale Hart, ‘Godmother of Contemporary Art,’ in Sacramento on May 17
The nonconformist path to becoming a full-time artist paid off By Joey Garcia An out-of-towner would be forgiven for staring at Gale Hart, certain they…
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Tapa the World and a story of resilience: The power of community investment in Sacramento’s small businesses
By Greg Micek In downtown Sacramento, where small businesses compete with national chains and ever-changing consumer trends, one long-standing restaurant has managed to thrive thanks…
Regional artist Ilena Finocchi remains curious by not sticking to one lane
By Helen Harlan Ilena Finocchi is a Stockton-based multidisciplinary artist who has called herself a designer, illustrator, sculptor, maker, educator, public artist and, of late,…
Sacramento celebrates AAPI Heritage month with food, culture and community
By Srishti Prabha This May, Sacramento has a stacked lineup of events to mark Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. With AAPI communities making…
Gallery: Tycho performs at Channel 24 during the opening weekend of Sacramento’s newest live music venue
By Xavier Figueroa Tycho, led by Sacramento native Scott Hansen, brought the first stop of the “Wish You Were Here” tour to Channel 24, Sacramento’s…
B Street Theatre’s ‘Nosotros La Gente’ tells a tale of love and dreams in the California desert
By Odin Rasco “The desert is no place for the restless; there are no dreamers here, for you cannot drink dreams,” says the character Sophie…
8 Sacramento events to experience in May
By Steph Rodriguez The savory aromas of sizzling skewers and sweet bubble waffles wafting through the air are sure to satisfy the masses at this…
May theater guide: Shows that shouldn’t go ‘Unseen’ in Sacramento this month
By Odin Rasco Before May’s warm spring nights give way to the scorching summer heat, Sacramentans may feel inspired to explore the region while they…
Where cultural enrichment shines: Sacramento’s International Kids Festival
By Dina Bugayevskaya The International Kids Festival began in 2004 as a grassroots community event created to bring families together through culture, fun and creative…
Sacramento’s diverse art scene is in full bloom this May
By Marie-Elena Schembri With vibrant new exhibitions and engaging cultural events to awaken our senses, May invites art lovers to celebrate diverse roots and imagine…
Enduring outlaws: Bob Dylan and Willie Nelson bring their Outlaw Music Festival to the Sacramento Valley on May 18
The poetic chameleon of American culture is teaming up with the twang-torching red-headed stranger, the duo fronting a night of unique musical performances in the…
Davy Fiveash explores identity and belief through visual art in Sacramento
By Sena Christian Davy Fiveash says he has always been a visual artist: He started coloring and never stopped. He is now an interdisciplinary visual…
Award-winning LGBTQ+ journalist and author engages audience at Elk Grove book talk
By Annie Biebl In a heartfelt evening at A Seat at the Table Books in Elk Grove, LGBTQ+ journalist and author Nico Lang joined local…
Broadway at Music Circus orchestra sets the tone for performances from beneath the stage in Sacramento
By Patti Roberts A week before the opening of Broadway at Music Circus’ “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat,” the orchestra members gather for their…
Putting the AR in Sacramento art with ‘Broadway Augmented’
By Russell Nichols Ten years ago, Broadway revealed a never-before-seen side of itself. Quirky murals moved on restaurant windows. A massive turntable spun outside Dimple…
Sacramento producer Alex Sanders hones his craft while nurturing others’ passion for music
By Cristian Gonzalez Alex Sanders (Prop the Producer) is a music producer, engineer and educator based in Sacramento, with a career spanning nearly two decades….
Sacramento’s The Gold Souls blend retro funk with modern soul on new album
By Steph Rodriguez The Gold Souls have a lot to say — and now, as a full eight-piece band, they’re channeling their message through feel-good…