How Sacramento Creatives Are Redefining the Arts Economy
Local artists are reclaiming control over how cultural work is valued and funded
Across the country, arts funding models are shifting. Where once large institutions absorbed the majority of public and philanthropic support, new approaches are emphasizing direct investment in artists themselves.
How Sacramento Is Investing in Creativity
Sacramento’s art and culture office seized a rare opportunity to splurge on economic development. Here’s how millions were spent
Sacramento’s Office of Arts and Culture, which traditionally
funded arts institutions such as theaters and museums, took
advantage of a windfall during the pandemic to help grow the
creative economy more broadly. Can the support last?
Sacramento News & Review Lives to Write Another Day
The Capital Region’s alternative weekly survived the pandemic, but changed
Once ubiquitous in the Capital Region, the Sacramento News & Review ceased printing in 2020, eliminated most jobs and sold the office. But the SNR persists as a digital news outlet aided by a local journalism collective.
Follow ‘The Admiral’ to Nevada County’s Unlikely Gems
From an abandoned golf course to a freeway art installation, this online series highlights off-kilter sights in Nevada and Placer counties
From restaurants to road signs, giant sculptures and colorful houses, the “Unlikely Gems” series captures snippets of life, creativity and local flavor across the region — all with a sort of Lynchian charm that has attracted over 9,000 followers on TikTok and 34,000 on Instagram.
Pop Culture Cons Fight for Attention in the Capital Region
Interest in pop culture conventions and vendor markets for fans of comic books, games, cartoons, anime and film continues to grow
The owners of events for nerds, geeks and other pop culture fans aren’t worried about competing with each other, but with everything else.
Young Professionals: Ashley Zavala
Meet the rising stars who are leading the Capital Region from the heart
Ashley Zavala, the Capitol correspondent for KCRA-TV, is well known around the corridors of the state Capitol. You can even say she’s feared. The Capital Weekly dubbed her the “Oh, s**t” reporter because that’s what some lawmakers say when they see her coming.
Sacramento Chess Championship Hits All-Time High in Participation
The classic game is thriving locally post pandemic
In general, players know to watch out for the younger players, who can be child prodigies who rapidly increase their ratings. “They say when his feet don’t touch the floor, you’re in trouble,” local player Paul Taylor said.
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ROSEVILLE PARKS, RECREATION & LIBRARIES
GROWING TOGETHER: SHAPING A VIBRANT COMMUNITY'S FUTURE
In the heart of Placer County, Roseville stands out as a city that truly values connection, recreation and lifelong learning — and much of the credit goes to its Parks, Recreation & Libraries (PRL) Department.
Pokéinvesting: Gotta Buy ‘Em All
A surge in demand for a children’s trading card game has frustrated players and collectors
Pokémon has earned an estimated $147 billion in revenue, making it the highest-grossing media franchise of all time. There’s money to be made in Pokémon cards even on the local level across the Capital Region, but profits aren’t guaranteed.
Why Are Big-Name Bands Playing at These Mountain Town Venues?
Venues in Nevada City and Grass Valley attract name acts, and the scene could be growing
Quietly, a robust live music scene has emerged in the foothills, with several venues able to draw in well-known acts. And if the changes in Grass Valley are emblematic of another thing, it’s that this sector is growing.