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Can an Actor Make It Big Out of Sacramento?
Working out of the Capital Region brings its own challenges and opportunities
We spoke to Sacramento-based actors at all stages of their careers, from students starting out to professionals with dozens of roles on their IMDb pages, to get a sense of what it’s like to launch or land a film or television career in the Capital Region.
Hundreds Celebrate Lunar New Year in a California Delta Chinatown
Visitors filled Locke’s historic Main Street for lion dances, lectures and a glimpse into ‘the last rural Chinatown in the U.S.’
The hamlet of Locke celebrated its 10th annual Lunar New Year festival on Saturday, Feb. 14, with a day-long event that showcased the complex history and diverse present of this often overlooked corner of California.
Mardi Gras, Lunar New Year and Burning Man Join Forces at 2 Sacramento Events
Sacramento Mardi Gras and Lunar New Year festivals reflect the region’s cultural diversity
Marching bands, floats and Burning Man performers will share space with lion dancers, áo dài fashion shows and “KPop Demon Hunters” cosplayers at two combination Lunar New Year and Mardi Gras celebrations this month.
Hooked on ‘Dancing With the Stars’? Here’s Where You Can Learn to Ballroom Dance in Sacramento
From swing to tango, these Sacramento area dance halls will guide you through the steps
There are a myriad of places in and around Sacramento where you can take beginner-friendly lessons on how to jive, swing and tango, just like the stars.
Meet the Sacramento Artist Inspired by the Louisiana Gulf Coast
Art Exposed: Joha Harrison translates memories through film, painting and more
In this Q&A, the artist traces how photography taught him to use light, how the pandemic shutdowns accelerated his career and why the heart of the artist sits in conflict with the reality of needing to pay the bills.
Sacramento Restaurants Pay Less After Entertainment Permit Changes
Changes made to the city’s entertainment permits will raise prices for some, while lowering the difficulty and cost enough for others to finally become aboveboard
A new city ordinance created a system that makes it faster and cheaper for restaurants, bars and cafes to get limited entertainment permits. So why have only three businesses applied?
Photos: Explore Sacramento Through Its Independent Barbershops
From a Japantown survivor to a shop that gives out Bible verses, these independent businesses reflect the city’s diversity
“Barbershops are one of the last standing places where community can come together, share ideas, tell some jokes, get to know a stranger, or even run into a friend,” says barber Anthony Giannotti.
Yes, the Sacramento Candlelight Concerts Are Real — and They Have Fans
We spoke with the European company behind the ubiquitous ads and the local musicians and venues helping create its global vision
The ads for Candlelight Concerts seem so prevalent, with photos so grand, that some are skeptical. Has anyone ever gone to their concerts? How was it? Are they worth attending? Another question remains: Who is behind them?
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From History to Belonging: A Space for Stories Untold
SACRAMENTO HISTORY MUSEUM
In Old Sacramento, history lives not only in its cobblestone streets or century-old facades, but also in the voices of the people who call the region home.
Art Exposed: Jessica Wimbley
A Davis-trained artist returns to the Capital Region after more than a decade in Southern California
Jessica Wimbley’s moving-image series “True Story of Edges,” which premiered in the 2022 exhibition “Coordinates,” invites viewers to question the politicization of Black bodies while evoking love, joy and compassion.