Cathy Cassinos is an award-winning writer based in Northern California. Her specialties include music, the arts and health, but any good story will do. A lifelong journalist, Cathy was an entertainment writer for major daily newspapers before moving to New York City, where she found her dream job as editor-in-chief of an educational music magazine. She obsesses daily about music and cats. More at www.cathycassinos.com.
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How a Musical Passion Led to a Whole New Chapter of Life
It may seem unlikely that a middle-aged woman would sprout an all-out obsession with a famous dead guitarist, leading to a love affair with a city some 2,000 miles away. But this “Austin thing” has been one of the most meaningful chapters of my six decades on the planet — and it ain’t over yet.
Guitar Exhibit Links Music to History
California guitar manufacturers get special focus
Heads up, guitar geeks and music freaks: A Sacramento museum has gone a little bit rock ‘n’ roll — at least for the summer.
What’s On Tap at Music Circus?
A season of Broadway favorites comes to Sacramento’s beloved musical theater-in-the-round
The question “What’s on tap at Music Circus?” could not be more appropriate than it is this year. The 2024 season of the beloved musical theater-in-the-round, a more than 70-year-old Sacramento tradition, kicks off June 11 with “42nd Street,” a vintage favorite and a veritable vehicle for tap dancing.
The Canned Craze
Canned cocktails and wines are light and easy to tote, perfect for a backyard barbecue, summer concert, picnic or anytime
The canned alcohol trend isn’t hard to spot. Just stroll through your local grocery store and you’ll see those colorfully packaged cans of prosecco and prickly pear margaritas all dressed up and ready to go, perfect for a picnic or poolside party.
Jet’s Sets Off
This Midtown hotspot started out as a college student’s pandemic project
When Jet Bonanno started his shoestring home-based food operation, he never dreamed it would morph into a thriving brick-and-mortar restaurant. But that’s exactly what happened when Bonanno opened Jet’s American Grill & Bar at the ripe old age of 22.
Women in Leadership: Katrina Salazar
Our annual salute to women at the top of their field
One chat with Katrina Salazar, and the word “dynamo” comes to mind. Along with her day gig as CFO of a major nonprofit, she leads numerous boards and committees, goes skiing and off-roading, runs marathons and scuba dives.