Arts and LifestylePhotos: Sol Blume R&B festival brings the love back to SacramentoMay 2, 2022 | Kris HooksR&B music festival Sol Blume roared back over the weekend from a pandemic-muted hiatus, moving to a much larger venue that brought with it more artists and tens of thousands of fans.
Arts and LifestyleReyna Grande: 'A Ballad of Love and Glory'April 20, 2022 | Donna ApidoneAuthor Reyna Grande's new book, "A Ballad of Love and Glory," takes readers into the Mexican-American War, her first historical fiction novel. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Arts and LifestyleJulia Cameron: 'Seeking Wisdom'March 19, 2022 | Donna ApidoneJulia Cameron, author of the "Artist's Way" series, works to inspire creativity. Her book "Seeking Wisdom" focuses on various practices of prayer as a creative tool. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Arts and LifestyleJohn Lescroart: The Missing PieceMarch 16, 2022 | Donna ApidoneAuthor John Lescroart created his own personal plot twist when after announcing plans to retire, he surprised fans with his 30th book. Donna Apidone sat down to discuss his new novel, "The Missing Piece," and the games he likes to play with readers. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Arts and LifestyleDr. Michaeleen Doucleff: Hunt, Gather, ParentMarch 13, 2022 | Donna ApidoneDr. Michaeleen Douclef is known to NPR listeners for her science reporting. We spoke with her about her book which studies sociology that parents and non-parents can enjoy. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Interview: Celebrity chef Martin Yan on his large cookbook donation to UC DavisFebruary 4, 2022 | Megan Manata | Vicki GonzalezHost of Yan Can Cook, chef Martin Yan recently donated 3,000 cookbooks he amassed over his long career to UC Davis, where he earned multiple degrees. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
JazzChris Brubeck reflects on his father's 100-year legacy ahead of Sacramento eventFebruary 1, 2022 | Avery JeffryDave Brubeck's sons Chris and Dan are celebrating the centennial of their late father with a worldwide tour that includes a stop at Sacramento’s Crest Theater on Wednesday. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Arts and LifestyleLegendary artist Wayne Thiebaud passes away in hometown of Sacramento at age 101December 26, 2021 | Nick MillerThiebaud is one of Sacramento’s most famous residents. He graduated from Sacramento State, taught at UC Davis and made most of his work in California.
Arts and LifestyleSacramento and California residents remember literary legend Joan DidionDecember 23, 2021 | Nick Miller | Sarah Mizes-TanThe novelist and writer born in Sacramento and who famously described the city as “the Midwest of California” died on Thursday in New York at age 87.
Arts and LifestyleWriter Joan Didion, whose 'electric anxiety' inspired a generation, has died at 87December 23, 2021When Didion started writing in the 1960s, she put a certain kind of voice on the page — neurotic, female — that hadn't been there before.