Planet Zine keeps young artists connected to Sacramento community
By Kristin Lam Freddie Dasinger, 19, left Sacramento for college this past fall, but a print magazine he founded three years ago keeps him connected…
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From curtain call to camera roll, Sacramento actor and disability advocate makes Hollywood debut
The inspiring journey of rising star Mike Infante By Delaney Joyce For 23-year-old Sacramento native and “Freaky Tales” star Mike Infante, his ultimate goal in…
Celebration Arts brings ‘Barefoot in the Park’ to the Sacramento stage, a welcome reprieve from our modern-day stressors
By Dave Kempa One might say that a rollicking romantic comedy is just what we need at the moment, and “Barefoot in the Park,” playing…
What’s in a name? Exploring the history of old cannabis slang words and where they came from
By Ken Magri Slang terms for cannabis have existed for centuries in many languages. Not only can their use say something about the speaker, cannabis…
Michael Angarano and Chris Smith talk ‘Sacramento’ hours ahead of theatrical release
By Jacob Peterson Sacramento was abuzz with the news of a film being shot on location throughout the city in the spring of 2023. “Sacramento”…
Hangout Gigs brings some hypnotic harmony with Dogpatch songwriter Emilee Durbin at upcoming Torch Club event on April 22
Emilee Durbin, singer and songwriter for the band Dogpatch, will be the featured artist at Solving Sacramento’s latest Hangout Gigs Live, which takes place on…
Dance professor Melissa Muganzo lives her art 24/7 in Sacramento
By Helen Harlan Melissa Muganzo says she never gets stage fright. “I’m ready to go,” Muganzo declares, point blank, as she sits on the edge…
Film for dog-lovers, ‘The Friend,’ plays at Sacramento’s Tower Theater this week
Starring Naomi Watts and Bill Murray, The Friend tells the story of a Manhattan writer, Iris, who unexpectedly inherits her best friend Walter’s 180-pound Great…
Sacramento’s Chicha Fest centers community building, resistance to indigenous oppression
By Marie-Elena Schembri Latin music and incense welcomed attendees to the Washington Neighborhood Center, where the second annual Chicha Fest was held on March 28…
Brazilian culture takes center stage during Sacramento Brazilian Carnaval at CLARA
By Janine Mapurunga Community members gathered in celebration at the third-annual Sacramento Brazilian Carnaval on Saturday, March 22 at CLARA in Sacramento. The event’s organizer,…
‘Everything Beautiful Happens At Night’ play takes some darkness into light
By Patti Roberts Chipmunk and Squirrel are best friends. The two of them go on many adventures together, all for the amusement of young readers….
8 Sacramento events to experience in April
By Steph Rodriguez April is packed with unforgettable events across Sacramento, starting with Torch Club’s 25th anniversary celebration. The weekend features 16 bands and a…
Founder of Modest Film Society: From an individual to a Sacramento community of filmmaking
Jeff Fong brings a united local approach to film in the Capital City By Minh Anh Tang On a night in late February, a crowd…
Lens-based art is in focus this April with Photography Month Sacramento
By Marie-Elena Schembri Shutterbugs, this one’s for you! April is officially Photography Month Sacramento — as officially declared by the Sacramento County Board of Supervisors…
April theater roundup: Spring into in-person arts with these local theater productions
By Dave Kempa April is arguably the most beautiful time of year for Sacramento. The sun is out, the trees and flowers are bursting back in bloom,…
DJ Flow on solving ‘human puzzles’ one track at a time
By Katerina Graziosi Christopher Santos stands in the shed behind his Vallejo home. Only it doesn’t look like any old shed, it’s been outfitted with…
Sold out at The Sofia for ‘In a Nutshell’
By Casey Rafter After an evening of laughter and smiles at the second monthly “In a Nutshell” storytelling event at The Sofia, Keith Lowell Jensen…