EnvironmentThe Center for Land-Based Learning grows opportunities for beginning farmers with training programAugust 30, 2024Over seven months trainees attend Beginning Farmer Training Program classes twice a week, work in the 1-acre training plot at the Center for Land-Based Learning in Woodland, write their own business plan and sell produce at a farmers market.
Sacramento RegionFestival Del Mole brings authentic Mexican flavors and culture to SacramentoAugust 29, 2024 | Gerardo ZavalaThe festival transported guests to Mexico for a night of celebration. The event honored the oldest dish in Mexican cuisine, a sauce that chef Ramiro Alarcon said identifies the Mexican community and “makes us feel like we’re home.”
Sacramento RegionCapital Dance Project celebrates 10 years with its annual Behind the Barre festivalAugust 23, 2024At Behind the Barre, slated for Sept. 6 and 7 at The Red Museum, attendees can expect a multimedia multiform approach to ballet; and beer from New Helvetia and wine from Bogel Wineries.
Sacramento RegionNew city division aims to streamline Sacramento’s entertainment permits and boost live programmingAugust 22, 2024The Sacramento City Council approved staffing the new division during the adoption of the 2024-25 budget in June. It will fall under the city’s Convention and Cultural Services Department.
Sacramento RegionCelebrating culture and tradition: Sacramento’s R Street Corridor comes alive with son jarochoAugust 20, 2024 | Gerardo ZavalaCasa de Español was founded 13 years ago at the end of the recession to create a hub for language and cultural exchange in Sacramento.
Arts and LifestyleWhat to know about Monday's blue supermoonAugust 19, 2024The next blue supermoon will not happen until 2032, but supermoons occur more frequently.
Arts and LifestyleCostco says it's going to start cracking down on membership sharingAugust 13, 2024The retail giant says shoppers will soon have to start scanning their membership cards at the entrances to Costco warehouses rather than just presenting them to a store employee.
EnvironmentSmokey Bear turns 80 this year. Did he help prevent forest fires?August 9, 2024The longest-running U.S. public service ad turns 80 today. We're taking a look back at Smokey Bear's origin and the evolution of his message.
Sacramento RegionNeon lights, speed-friending and live music at Midtown's newest dueling piano barAugust 9, 2024The Silver Lining boasts a streak of sold-out nights for their ticketed dueling piano performances in the space formerly occupied by Luna’s Cafe.
Sacramento RegionHow Women’s Wisdom Art on Del Paso Boulevard empowers marginalized communities through creative expressionAugust 7, 2024Located on Del Paso Boulevard, the nonprofit WWA provides free workshops on poetry, resumes and artist statements for original pieces. WWA also offers workshops on quilling art paper, painting on glass, glass bead mobiles, acrylics, crochet, mosaics,
