Insight With Vicki GonzalezThe Russ Solomon Collection On Display In RosevilleMarch 6, 2015Tower Records founder Russ Solomon is an avid art “accumulator.” His impressive collection of Sacramento art pieces will be on display at Blue Line Art Gallery in Roseville. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Arts and LifestyleCrocker's Traveling Art Museum Visits Stockton SchoolsFebruary 9, 2015 | Rich IbarraFebruary is Black History Month and a special museum is traveling to schools in Northern California. The Crocker Art Museum's "Art Ark" takes art off the wall and puts it in the hands of kids. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezArtist Kurt Fishback Talks About His Photography SeriesFebruary 5, 2015A local photographer known for his black-and-white photos of other artists – including Ansel Adams - has been working on a project for more than three decades. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EclecticBeatnik Reopens In A New Space: Weddings And Original ArtJuly 31, 2014 | Melody StoneThe mission of Beatnik Studios is to foster a thriving art scene in Sacramento and its founders and owners say they're making it work by shifting the traditional gallery business model.
Arts and LifestyleWest Sacramento Approves Construction Of Riverfront Event SpaceMay 12, 2014 | Melody StoneUPDATE: City Council approves Barn Project. A proposed event and entertainment venue for the riverfront in West Sacramento is on the city council's Wednesday agenda. The proposal includes city funding of $2.6 million of the $5.6 million project.
Arts and LifestyleThe Nickel Slots Help Kick Off Free Friday Night ConcertsMay 1, 2014 | Steve MilneDowntown Sacramento’s annual series of free concerts, called “Friday Night Concerts in the Park,” begins its 11-week run tomorrow. Four bands will be playing, including The Nickel Slots. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Arts and LifestyleReview: Community Asian Theatre of the Sierra Celebrates 20th Year with Miss Saigon MusicalApril 23, 2014 | Jeff HudsonCommunity Asian Theatre of the Sierra stages just one show per year, and it’s always a lavish effort with an Asian theme. For its 20th anniversary production, the Nevada City based company has chosen "Miss Saigon," a Vietnam War-inspired musical. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Carmina Burana - The Husband TestMarch 27, 2014 | Melody StoneSacramento Ballet Creative Director Ron Cunningham said he choreographs his dances not for the classic arts appreciator, but for the husband dragged to the ballet by his wife. We decided to put this claim to the test.
Pianist Palmieri Rebounds With Film ScoreMarch 27, 2014 | Steve MilneWe're in the midst of March Madness and if you love basketball,or even independent films, you may have seen a recent documentary about “streetball.” The film’s up-tempo score is by a Latin music legend who is performing in Stockton, Eddie Palmieri. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Capitol Roundup: Brown On The Drought; More Money For Arts?February 13, 2014 | Ben AdlerGovernor Jerry Brown says California’s different regions make it hard to develop water policies that would satisfy the entire state. Meanwhile, a lawmaker wants to quintuple state funding to the California Arts Council.
