La Dulce Vida
Meet the Capital Region panaderos bringing creative flavors and techniques to Mexican bakery classics
Pan dulce (in English, sweet bread) is being reimagined by intrepid bakers across the Capital Region. Comstock’s recently spoke with three local panaderos who are taking pan dulce to new heights while simultaneously paying tribute to the cultural traditions and food memories that shaped them.
Truly, Forever Goldrush
Popular Sacramento bar band releases first album in 11 years
Harkening back to a childhood raising hell in small towns in the foothills of Amador County, Forever Goldrush begins to play “Dirt Road Kids” from the band’s 2012 album release “Chambers,” elevating the vibe within the small KSSU radio studio.
Photo Essay: Afghans Resettling in Sacramento
The Capital Region is home to more than 10,000 Afghan refugees who fled the Taliban. Comstock’s brings you a few of their stories.
Art Exposed: Jodi Connelly
Meet the artist who uses dirt to explore the connections between people and the environment
Burnout from a 10-year career working in the nonprofit sector in Brooklyn led Jodi Connelly to a creative breakthrough in her art practice.
The Evolution of Aesthetics
Women and men have a variety of ways to look their best in the Capital Region
When it comes to “having a little work done,” it’s all about perception. “I was actually one of those people who thought they would never do Botox in their life,” says Shawna Chrisman, nurse practitioner and founder of Destination Aesthetics. “I just wanted to age gracefully.” But a product called Lattise — which she calls her “gateway” — changed her perspective on what that means.
Styling Sacramento
Capital Region fashion influencers share style secrets and spark joy online
A new wave of local fashion influencers are bringing years of
practical experience from the fitting rooms to social media to
create a unique brand of fashion therapy that recognizes the
inextricable link between the clothes we wear and our emotional
health.
A Decade of Dazzle
Sacramento burlesque troupe The Darling Clementines celebrates 10 years of body positivity and inclusion
In November, Sacramento burlesque troupe The Darling Clementines celebrated its 10-year anniversary. To celebrate, it held a blockbuster show with visiting acts like Frankie Fictitious and Banbury Cross, both from the Bay Area.
Dedication, Dance and Violence
Meet the Sacramento State student who moved from India to study mixed martial arts with Urijah Faber
At only 18 years old, Aranjot Kaur moved from her home in India to Sacramento to pursue her dream: becoming a professional mixed martial arts athlete in the Ultimate Fighting Championship, one of the world’s most influential MMA organizations.
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A Sugar Plum Season
‘The Nutcracker’ is an annual boon for the Sacramento Ballet
Ever wonder about the economics of Pyotr Tchaikovsky’s classic 1892 ballet, “The Nutcracker”? The show is far from the only thing a company like the Sacramento Ballet does, but with its ticket sales, it can bankroll much of the rest of the year.