Lifetime in the arts: Deborah Pittman’s journey from clarinet to clay
By Joan Cusick Brooklyn-born Deborah Pittman devoted decades of her life to the clarinet, playing on Broadway and for the symphony orchestra in Sacramento. But…
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New film premiered at Sacramento’s Guild Theater affirms Black girlhood
By Seth Sandronsky A cinema project from Justice2Jobs aims to spur community conversation about the “adultification bias” of Black girls; the harmful expectations and stereotypes…
What’s it like to be an actor in Sacramento? Just ask these local thespians.
By Helen Harlan Seven years ago, Hunter Hoffman was living a New York actor’s dream: He was cast as an understudy in “Sweat,” the critically…
Capital Stage’s “Fairview” is light fare until darkness descends
By Patti Roberts In “Fairview,” now showing at Capital Stage, audiences are invited into the home of the Frasiers, a middle-class African American family with…
How Yolo County bats help sustainable farming methods
By Lisa Thibodeau On any given summer evening, as construction crews work and traffic hurtles over the Yolo Causeway, which connects West Sacramento and Davis,…
Sacramento’s current affordable housing projects
By Ken Magri As the need for more affordable rental units continues, developers in the Sacramento area work to complete new affordable housing projects across…
Sacramento’s surrealist painter Diana Ormanzhi reimagines nature in enchanting scenes
Ormanzhi works out of studio Number Five upstairs in the ARTHOUSE building on R Street By Ken Magri “I like the terms ‘imaginative realism’ or…
Murals at Sacramento City College add splash of color to campus
By Ellie Appleby Sacramento City College received a painted array of vibrant colors on the Fischbacher Fine Arts Building during the month of May thanks…
Graffiti Jam transforms state building in Sacramento due for 2025 demolition
By Steve Martarano A state-owned abandoned warehouse in downtown Sacramento is getting one final shot at glory before the site becomes a multi-use affordable housing…
From comic books to maker’s markets, Sacramento offers unique art experiences this September
By Marie-Elena Schembri Sacramento’s art scene is a melting pot of diverse perspectives, unique experiences, thought-provoking exhibitions and fun interactive events. This guide features a…
8 Sacramento events to experience in September
By Steph Rodriguez September is studded with events of empowerment, artistry and a touch of anarchy: There’s psych rock during Second Saturdays at the Sacramento…
The Center for Land-Based Learning grows opportunities for beginning farmers with training in the Capital Region
By Joan Cusick “Hands-on” best describes the Beginning Farmer Training Program at the Center for Land-Based Learning in Woodland. And prepare for those hands to…
Say hello to a new season of Sacramento theater
By Cathy Cassinos It’s “goodbye summer, hello fall” in the world of Sacramento theater, signaling the start of a new season for many local production…
B Street Theatre reveals winner of New Comedies Festival 2024
By Ally Heatherly B Street Theatre announced its new season of theatrical productions, during a special event Aug. 27 held at The Sofia in Sacramento….
CalCenter works to engage the next generation of civic activists with r(E)volution! event
By Jacob Peterson The California Center for Civic Participation (CalCenter) held its r(E)volution! event at Sacramento State to introduce attendees to some of the voices…
California for the Arts CEO Julie Baker weighs in on budget challenges facing Sacramento’s creative sector
By Marie-Elena Schembri Despite Sacramento’s vibrant creative and cultural ecosystem, the creative sector faces challenges to its growth. Recent legislative budget cuts coupled with the…
These 10 new releases are the ultimate soundtrack to Sacramento’s music scene
By Steph Rodriguez Sacramento musicians are as eclectic and diverse as the city they call home with many dropping new full-length albums, EPs and singles…