![As of Aug. 20, the building has yet to be completely flattened.](https://www.comstocksmag.com/sites/main/files/imagecache/tile/main-images/august_20_2022arco_farewell-add.jpg?1661211606)
A Final Farewell to ARCO Arena
A look back on the beloved Sacramento arena as it crumbles into history
Reflecting on the many chapters of the building best known as
ARCO Arena, its farewell event and what’s next for the Natomas
site.
![Tahoe Elementary School in Sacramento recently had a makeover thanks to murals by 50 artists. (Photos by Tammy McCarley)](https://www.comstocksmag.com/sites/main/files/imagecache/tile/main-images/lead_9.jpg?1660156519)
Art by Osmosis
Tahoe Elementary School’s new murals demonstrate a dedication to art education
A new mural project at Tahoe Elementary School
is demonstrating the school’s dedication to art
education and transforming students’ learning spaces.
![Ray “Catfish” Copeland and Greg Roberts, backstage at the Torch before the June 12 memorial for Johnny “Guitar” Knox.](https://www.comstocksmag.com/sites/main/files/imagecache/tile/main-images/1-june_12_2022jgk_memorial_jam.jpg?1658966197)
Back to the Blues
Johnny “Guitar” Knox memorial finally gets its third encore at Sacramento’s Torch Club
Sacramento’s jazz community gathered at Torch Club recently to play their annual memorial jam to honor Johnny “Guitar” Knox. The fundraiser raised money for the Sacramento Blues Society Hall of Fame.
![Boutique owner Briana Thomas started her vintage business over a decade ago in Brooklyn, selling her wares at markets and online. Now her shop, Rosen, is located in Sacramento’s Oak Park neighborhood. (Photo by Susan Yee)](https://www.comstocksmag.com/sites/main/files/imagecache/tile/main-images/comstock_rosen_bysamuelrose_0010.png?1658347998)
A Shifting Style Landscape
Designers, retailers and entrepreneurs bring niche fashion to the Capital Region
In 2020, many forecasters predicted a stalling of style, but like
many mindsets that shifted during COVID-19, fashion too was just
repositioning itself.
![East Sacramento shop Timeless Thrills taps its community of artists to design clothing inspired by iconic Sacramento locations. Garments are designed as a tribute to old '90s-era favorites like the old ARCO Arena and the kids' miniature golf course Paradise Island.](https://www.comstocksmag.com/sites/main/files/imagecache/tile/main-images/timeless_thrills_merch_retro_kings_logo.jpg?1656699892)
Sacramento Wears Hometown Pride on Its Sleeve
Local designers sell the essence of Sacramento
One of the hottest style statements you can make in Sacramento is — get this — a shirt that says “Sacramento.”
![This Friday, Nappy Roots will headline Concerts in the Park, the free weekly summer series at Cesar Chavez Park.
(Photo courtesy of Nappy Roots)](https://www.comstocksmag.com/sites/main/files/imagecache/tile/main-images/nappy_roots_web_image.png?1657825591)
Comstock’s Concert Hall: Return of the Early 2000s
Nappy Roots and The Shins celebrate two-decade anniversaries of genre-defining albums
The alternative Southern rap group Nappy Roots and indie rock band The Shins are playing Sacramento on the same day, both celebrating two decades of cultural influence.
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City of Lincoln
Lincoln is well-known for its family-friendly parks and recreational activities
Positioning itself as one of the state’s safest, most livable communities, the City of Lincoln continues to enjoy strong investment interest.
![Gioia Fonda at her studio workspace. (Photo by Gavin Hudson)](https://www.comstocksmag.com/sites/main/files/imagecache/tile/main-images/lead_11.png?1656365851)
Art Exposed: Gioia Fonda
How an artist and Sacramento City College professor teaches imagination
Gioia Fonda, an artist and professor at Sacramento City
College since 2006, takes every opportunity to combine art with
teaching.
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Comstock’s Talks: The Return of Arts and Music Festivals
PODCAST: Capital Region music festivals attract tens of thousands of fans from nearby areas and from all around the country, shaping its identity and boosting the local economy.
![The colors of the iconic Pride Flag and its many design variations celebrate the open-minded and inclusive, fluid diversity of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans community and beyond. (Photos by Charles Vincent McDonald)](https://www.comstocksmag.com/sites/main/files/imagecache/tile/main-images/image_04_2.jpg?1655412367)
Sacramento Shows Its True Colors at the Sac Pride March
Local businesses and organizations demonstrate their support for the queer community
A celebration of inclusivity and diversity was on full display at the Sac Pride March, where local organizations and the businesses turned out to support the Sacramento LGBT Center and its community.