Arts and LifestyleThe Philharmonik: Tiny Desk ConcertMay 29, 2024The 2024 Tiny Desk Contest winner — the multi-genre artist The Philharmonik from Sacramento — performs a celebratory set.
Sacramento RegionInclusivity at the forefront of Latino Center of Art and Culture’s inaugural Zine FestMay 23, 2024The event aimed to increase inclusivity and accessibility for underrepresented artists, particularly creators of color, LGBTQ+, neurodivergent and disabled artists.
Sacramento RegionOakland strikes deal to sell its half of A's soon-to-be former coliseumMay 23, 2024The city of Oakland is selling its share of the Oakland Coliseum to a local Black development group for at least $105 million. The coliseum is home to the departing Oakland Athletics baseball team.
Sacramento RegionJust meeting NPR Tiny Desk winner The Philharmonik? Sacramento musician shares his origin storyMay 15, 2024 | Vicki GonzalezChristian Gates is a producer, singer, rapper and multi-instrumentalist whose song “What’s It All Mean” stunned the contest judges. His contribution beat out roughly 7,000 other entries. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Arts and LifestyleAnd the winner of the 2024 Tiny Desk Contest is... Sacramento's The Philharmonik!May 15, 2024Nearly 7,000 independent artists submitted to this year's Tiny Desk Contest. Meet the Sacramento artist that rose to the top. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Sacramento RegionElk Grove City Council approves Sacramento Zoo moveMay 13, 2024 | Vicki GonzalezLast week, the Elk Grove City Council approved the zoo’s move from Land Park, where it first opened in 1927. CapRadio’s Vicki Gonzalez spoke with officials from both organizations about the path to get here and what’s next. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Todd Cochran: Returning to his rootsMay 13, 2024 | Gary G. VercelliTodd Cochran’s performance at SFJAZZ on Saturday, May 18, will be a homecoming for the talented Los Angeles-based pianist and composer. His years of classical music study and collaborations with jazz giants give his performances a unique perspective. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia says restaurants must bake all of their add-on fees into menu pricesMay 10, 2024Service charges; resort fees; "surcharge" add-ons: A new state law requiring price transparency is set to take effect in July. Until now, no one knew how it would apply to restaurants.
The Sofia launches jazz series — with shows booked through DecemberMay 7, 2024A new jazz series at The Sofia will provide audiences with historical context and musical insights intended to help them connect with the music on a deeper level, Manricks says.
