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…
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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…
Where everyone belongs: Accessible arts programs and performances are blooming in Sacramento
By Helen Harlan Stand-up comedian Nina G has found a way to work her stutter and dyslexia into her act as a source of jokes….
Artists take up residence at new multipurpose Prism Art Space in Midtown Sacramento
By Miranda Culp Ever since Michael LaHood, or “Hoodie,” arrived in Sacramento in 2019 from Chicago, he stalked art spaces. He had visions of multimedia…
Sacramento venue guide: a sampling of the capital’s offerings for the concertgoer
By Cristian Gonzalez Sacramento’s music scene is busier than most think. While San Francisco and Los Angeles have long dominated as hubs for live music…
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…