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 RegionLos Rios Prison and Reentry Education Program faculty cleared of wrongdoing following investigationAugust 19, 2024Following a district-initiated investigation of nine faculty members in Los Rios Community College District’s Prison and Reentry Education Program, the president of the teachers union reported that they have been cleared of wrongdoing.
Housing and HomelessnessOfficials and residents celebrate full occupancy of Cornerstone affordable housing developmentAugust 13, 2024The first-ever partnership between Mutual Housing California and Habitat for Humanity of Greater Sacramento resulted in Cornerstone’s unique approach to filling a once formerly empty parcel combining rental housing and homeownership into one project.
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,
Sacramento RegionThe Backyard music venue opens at Cal Expo with all-day festivalJuly 19, 2024The aptly-named venue, with a capacity of a cozy 3,000, is located at Cal Expo behind the Rock & Brews Restaurant.
Sacramento RegionCleanStart’s Thomas Hall and Christina Granados on the importance of community outreach in clean-tech developmentJuly 10, 2024In its latest Inclusive Economy poll, Sacramentans identified community-driven, inclusive growth and green “climate-friendly” developments as the top two priorities from a list of regional economic concerns.
Sacramento RegionDemo carves out space on the grid for experimentationJuly 8, 2024The multipurpose gallery is also a bookstore, music venue and event space for pop-ups like local tattoo artist expos and vintage clothing, and offers a generally experimental outpost and gathering space Sacramento's creative community.
Arts and LifestyleNew midsize music venue from Another Planet Entertainment coming to SacramentoJuly 1, 2024The 2,150-person venue is located at 1800 24 St. near Midtown and is projected to open in early 2025. This new establishment will help amplify the music scene in the capital city by bringing in more artists and shows.
Housing and HomelessnessRock the Block tackles 20 projects in underserved Oak Park neighborhoodMay 9, 2024Over a dozen homes in Oak Park were repaired by 400 community volunteers during Habitat For Humanity of Greater Sacramento's seventh annual Rock the Block event last week.
Arts and LifestyleAn experience for all: Sacramento area performing arts venues find new ways to take patrons with disabilities on the stage’s journeyJune 2, 2023The accessibility and accommodation services offered by Broadway Sacramento allow theater patrons with visual, hearing or mobility impairments options to help them fully appreciate the shows.
