Gallery: Dead Sara resurrects Linkin Park at Golden 1 Center
Words and photographs by Sugarwolf Linkin Park’s “From Zero World Tour” stopped at Golden 1 Center on September 17, marking the band’s first performance in…
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8 Gigs: Sacramento’s October guide to haunted music, outdoor movies and fall flavors
By Steph Rodriguez This October, Sacramento’s calendar is brimming with seasonal flicks, killer riffs and fiestas that honor loved ones who’ve passed. There’s no shortage…
Gallery: Iu Mien Community Services annual picnic brings together older adults, celebrates community
By Andri Tambunan Starting in 2012 as a small weekday barbecue and evolving into a highly anticipated event, Iu Mien Community Services (IMCS) has transformed…
After a series of rocky years, the Crest Theater is ready for a new era in Sacramento
By Odin Rasco Although a recent and relatively sudden change in management at the Crest Theater in Sacramento resulted in a rash of cancelled shows…
The Crawfish & Catfish Festival relocates to Rancho Cordova as a free block party this Saturday, Sept. 27
Southern roots run strong for many expats who moved to our river city from the low country of the Carolinas or the Cajun and Creole…
Darkly wacky: Season two of HBO Max’s ‘Peacemaker’ was worth the three-year wait
By Bob Grimm Five episodes into its eight-episode second season, Peacemaker continues be a wild, wacky, hilariously nasty ride—and the tone is even darker this season. It…
$2 million Creative Growth Fellowship aims to springboard, support Sacramento artists
By Ruth Finch After studying traditional Hmong textile arts at UC Berkeley, Pachia Lucy Vang used her free time isolating during the pandemic to develop…
Inside The Red Museum: Where Sacramento creatives welcome the strange and unusual
By Steph Rodriguez The Red Museum has taken on many identities over the decades — a bustling warehouse, a community hub, a volunteer-driven epicenter for…
Remembering Ground Chuck: Sacramento says goodbye to its man of multitudes
By Odin Rasco “I’m proud that I helped get people inspired,” Charles Thomas, known widely as Ground Chuck, said as he leaned back in his…
Upcoming in Sacramento, ‘Nutshell’ storyteller Joe Hunter talks resilience, family and appearing on ‘Survivor’ TV show
By Chris Woodard Joe Hunter has worn many hats in his life — firefighter, fire captain, father and, most recently, “Survivor” contestant. After finishing as…
Bayanihan Festival in Elk Grove celebrates area Filipino culture on October 12
By Justine Chahal The third annual Bayanihan Festival, held as a celebration of Filipino culture, will occur during the day on Sunday, Oct. 12 at…
Hmong flower cloth making preserves culture and strengthens community in Sacramento
By Lien Apoux The Labubu dolls might be a very modern sensation, but this month they were combined with Hmong culture that is thousands of…
Capital Stage’s ‘The Lehman Trilogy’ is a fascinating journey from Lehman Brothers’ beginnings to its crash ending
By Patti Roberts If the name Lehman Brothers sounds familiar, it’s because the Lehman Brothers Inc. triggered one of the biggest economic crises in history…
A fun end-of-summer blast: Darren Aronofsky offers a slightly more upbeat vibe with ‘Caught Stealing’
By Bob Grimm Director Darren Aronofsky, purveyor of great and gloomy films like Requiem for a Dream and Black Swan, goes for something a little more upbeat—but undeniably…
Comedy-thriller ‘Accomplice’ proves Chautauqua is a driving force for high-caliber theater in the Sacramento Valley
By Odin Rasco Kicking off its 50th season with a bang, Chautauqua Playhouse’s newest production, “Accomplice,” is a delightfully deceptive show that will keep the…
8 Gigs: Sacramento’s must-see fall events for September featuring punk, mariachi and taco battles
By Steph Rodriguez Sacramento’s heart beats loud this fall as the city bursts with live music, vibrant culture and plenty of foodie festivals highlighting the…
What ancient healing sanctuaries can teach us about the benefits of art
By Angie Eng In ancient Greece, if an Athenian statesman fell ill, he might enter an Asclepieia sanctuary where patients were treated with art, music,…