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Crocker Art Museum
The Crocker Art Museum’s 2021 annual Art Auction Season is online and in-person, with more than 300 works from the region’s most prominent established and emerging artists open for bidding.
Sweet Taste of Success
How Capital Confections thrived through the unexpected
When they opened Capital Confections, a small business
specializing in handcrafted chocolates, more than 24 years
ago, husband-and-wife partners Teresa and Craig Higgins knew to
expect the unexpected.
Off the Beaten Track: Staying on Track
The Western Depot nears five decades serving model train enthusiasts
The Western Depot in Yuba City has carved out a niche in the model railroad industry for 44 years with its impressive inventory, knowledgeable staff and timeless train decor.
Let’s Toast a Return to Prosperity for These Two Industries
Comstock’s executive editor predicts the recovery of the wine and travel industries.
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Grebitus Jewelers
Sacramento’s most trusted fine jeweler for 95 years
“For 95 years, Grebitus Jewelers has served the greater Sacramento region as a trusted jewelry and gift house, offering not only fine jewelry, watches and specialty gift items, but also providing valuable related services,” says owner Ted Grebitus. “As a true jewelry and gift house, we offer so much under one roof.”
Photos: Not Just a Hobby
Amid a surge in card collecting, a few shops still survive in the Capital Region
Card shops have been declining in number the past 20 years, but
there’s a gold rush in the industry today.
Getting to Know: Elyse Tolles
Sacramento designer of polymer clay-based jewelry has gained national recognition in her craft
Elyse Tolles is a one-woman show — a designer of artful jewelry
and a former flutist.
Something for Everyone
How a 90-year-old store with a new owner is surviving a pandemic
Small businesses continue to open, and some longtimers — like Tess’ Kitchen & Culinary — have found ways to thrive under new owners.
Getting to Know: Miranda Culp and Laurelin Gilmore
The owners of Amatoria Fine Art Books in Sacramento share a deep love of books
Miranda Culp and Laurelin Gilmore are accustomed to the look of
wonder on the faces of the people who stumble into their
independent bookshop, Amatoria Fine Art Books.
Off the Beaten Track: Strumming Along
Teaching the craft of guitar making in the heart of Winters
In the heart of historic downtown Winters, Al Calderone
builds guitars, teaches the craft of guitar and ukulele making,
and gives lessons.