Sacramento’s nightlife economy is on the come up — but can the city keep pace?
By Steph Rodriguez Upstairs from the well-worn stage at Harlow’s, The Starlet Room hums with the energy of a city in transition. Once a DJ-fueled…
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Crafting the perfect stage performance: a conversation with choreographer Dina Michelle Silver
By Alisa Yurchenko, special to Russian American Media EDITOR’S NOTE: In this Q&A provided by our Solving Sacramento collaborative member Russian American Media, Alisa Yurchenko…
Sacramento locals show their skills from creation to curation at the California State Fair
By Alyssa Branum A gentle breeze of a misting fan and the surge of sweet, cool lemonade combats the unforgiving sun of a California summer…
8 Sacramento events to experience in July
By Steph Rodriguez The scent of smoky barbecue and the sweet aroma of powdered-sugar funnel cakes fill the air. Neon lights flash across whirling carnival…
Audience finds treasure at ‘In a Nutshell’ June show in Sacramento
By Chris Woodard Storyteller JP Frary took the stage at The Sofia to recount the discovery of a well inside his childhood home with his…
All the world’s a stage in Sacramento this summer
By Patti Roberts Verily, summer is the season for the staging of Shakespeare plays. Huzzah! July is welcoming two productions of the Bard — Sacramento…
Basketball and bro-banter build a nuanced friendship in Capital Stage’s ‘King James’
By Patti Roberts Two men meet in a Cleveland bar and slowly start an unlikely friendship through their mutual love of LeBron James, also known…
Artistic freedom shines this July in Sacramento
By Marie-Elena Schembri Beat the heat with indoor gallery exhibits and enjoy cool evening art activations this July as Sacramento’s creativity lights up the scene….
‘In a Nutshell’ co-creator on going from page to stage and finding community through storytelling
By Chris Woodard Storytellers are cracking open their personal and human tales at “In a Nutshell,” a live storytelling series where performers share true stories…
How three Sacramento playwrights create worlds through stories and dialogue
By Patti Roberts Local playwright Jerry Montoya recently had two of his plays running simultaneously on B Street Theatre stages, which is why B Street…
Gallery: Sacramento’s arts and culture community defined by city’s neighborhoods
Words and photographs by Steve Martarano Sacramento’s vibrant arts and cultural offerings would be much worse off if not for the city’s varied and diverse…
Sacramento’s Celebration Arts’ ‘Before it Hits Home’ explores family’s reaction to prodigal son’s AIDS diagnosis
By Odin Rasco The beauty of jazz is the genre’s unique interplay of technical skill and emotional resonance. Both elements are important to the experience;…
Latino theater continues its five-decade rise in the Sacramento region
By Marcus Crowder In early April, Manuel Pickett gave a guest lecture in the Playwrights’ Theatre on the campus of Sacramento State about his involvement…
Sacramento’s AAPI Night Market brings culture and community to the Capitol
By Chris Woodard Every May, Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month is celebrated. And for four years now, Sacramento has celebrated with a culture-rich…
How Sacramento artists are turning away from traditional markets to sell their work
By Marie-Elena Schembri Selling art in Sacramento looks different than it used to. For veteran artist Tony Natsoulas, whose ceramic sculptures are in permanent collections…
8 Sacramento events to experience in June
By Steph Rodriguez June hits the gas on summer in Sacramento with many vibrant events that turn up the music, celebrate cultures and bring everyone…
Jump into June’s creative current with these art events in Sacramento
By Marie-Elena Schembri The days are getting longer, the sun is shining and the inspiration is flowing! Sacramento’s art scene presents a diverse array of…