Jonathan Joiner finds inspiration in retro-futuristic gadgets, movies, and “practical things.”

Nearly two years into the pandemic, the Crocker’s art park project is being brought back to life, though there are a few hurdles to overcome before breaking ground.

We spoke to two Capital Region theaters with long histories that managed to ride out the pandemic.

Freelance essayist Sarah Miller lends her idiosyncratic style to The New Yorker website and many other publications. The Nevada City-based writer was commissioned by Substack to start her own newsletter earlier this year. 

After a pause in 2020’s holiday festivities, Sacramento’s holiday season returns looking as bright as ever.

Artist and former Sacramentan Jay Howell, best known for his work on Bob’s Burgers, painted the walls of West Sacramento’s new French-inspired wine bar and cafe, Franquette. 

“The Nutcracker,” the much-loved ballet about a young girl’s fantastical dream at Christmastime, is returning to the Sacramento Ballet after a one-year absence due to COVID-19.

Gallerist Faith J. McKinnie is highlighting the work she wants to see in her Midtown gallery that highlights contemporary art by underrepresented artists.

KJAY in West Sacramento broadcasts a mix of Hmong, Russian, religious and oldies programming, and that’s just a part of what makes the station an outlier in a world of corporate radio.

Less than 2 percent of professional classical musicians identify as Black. Lee Pringle wants to change that.