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Sold! Art Auctions Provide Vital Support

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.

Apr 28, 2021

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.

Apr 20, 2021 Allen Pierleoni

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.

Apr 7, 2021 Steve Martarano

Let’s Toast a Return to Prosperity for These Two Industries

Comstock’s executive editor predicts the recovery of the wine and travel industries.

Apr 1, 2021 Tom Couzens

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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.”

Apr 1, 2021

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.

Mar 29, 2021 Steve Martarano

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.

Mar 26, 2021 Vanessa Labi

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.

Mar 19, 2021 Allen Pierleoni

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. 

Feb 22, 2021 Vanessa Labi

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.

Feb 18, 2021 Steve Martarano
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