EclecticThe Cave Women Are All About Harmonies And CollaborationSeptember 22, 2014 | Melody StoneCave Women weave together improvisational jazz with layered vocals to create what some are calling jazz-pop. They're debuting a new EP at Shine Cafe on Wednesday. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EclecticChalk It Up: Musicians And Artists Add Some Color To Fremont Park This WeekendSeptember 1, 2014 | Jackson LevinThis year the Chalk It Up Festival offers a line-up of more than 30 musical acts from throughout the Sacramento region.
New Director Named For Sacramento Art, Museums and Convention AgenciesAugust 11, 2014 | Bob MoffittJody Ulich has been named Director of the City's Convention and Cultural Services Department. That includes the Sacramento Metropolitan Arts Commission, Fairy Tale Town, the Historic City Cemetery, and the Discovery Science Center.
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 LifestyleTheatre Review: A Chorus LineJune 26, 2014 | Jeff HudsonSummer in Sacramento means it’s time for musicals in the round at the Music Circus. This season's opener is the landmark 1975 show “A Chorus Line.” The songs and dancing are impressive, but the show feels less revolutionary than it did decades ago. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
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 LifestyleSacramentans Get A Taste Of Poetry Through Pop-Up PerformancesMay 1, 2014 | Marnette FederisA group of Sacramento slam poets and hip-hop artists put together pop-up poetry performances at locations around the city.
Arts and LifestyleYolo Causeway - Kate AscheApril 30, 2014 | Andrew NixonKate Asche's narration of her original poem "Yolo Causeway" is brought to life by Capital Public Radio's multimedia producer Andrew Nixon.
Arts and LifestyleCity Of Reno Loosens Requirements For ArtistsMarch 31, 2014 | Ky PlaskonThe Reno City Council has eliminated permit fees for artists, allowing them to perform and sell merchandise in public places and at special events. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
