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The Darkly Whimsical World of Suzanne Adan
Over six decades after first showing her work, the Crocker Art Museum is launching a major career retrospective of Sacramento artist Suzanne Adan. Touching on themes from mortality and sex to humor and truth (or the lack thereof), the multimedia artist’s pieces have been collected by the likes of art doyenne Marcy Friedman and Tower Records founder Russ Solomon. Now at 80, it appears that Suzanne Adan is flying high.
Davis Farmers Market Cookbook
The Davis Farmers Market turns 50 this summer and marks the milestone anniversary with a new cookbook by its co-founder and a James Beard Award-winning author. Boasting almost 100 recipes using seasonal homegrown ingredients, Market Memories helps bring the farm to your kitchen table all year long.
The 2026 Sacramento Summer Reading Guide
Stephen King once wrote, “Books are a uniquely portable magic.” So whether you're venturing to a faraway beach vacation this summer or simply looking to escape to your favorite reading nook, we've conjured up a list of 10 magical new books—all published by homegrown authors in 2026—that will inspire, thrill and transport you.
Fire and Nice
The team behind East Sacramento’s Allora brings the heat with the launch of their new downtown live-fire restaurant. With its open flames and cross-cultural cuisine, Aiona serves up everything from souvlaki skewers to grilled branzino to smoky gnocchi.
Out & About in Summer 2026
Comedian Nate Bargatze shows what it means to be the greatest average American at Thunder Valley, B Street Theatre takes flight with Around the World in 80 Days, Sacramento Pride brings the party to Capitol Mall, the Japanese Food & Cultural Bazaar cooks up some summer fun, and more.
Never Give Up
With each cross of the finish line, it’s impossible not to feel inspired. We set up shop at the finish line of the California International Marathon and photographed and interviewed runners at the back of the pack—even those who kept going after the race officially ended, including the very last competitors to complete the 26.2-mile course from Folsom to the State Capitol. Embodying perseverance and persistence, they proved once and for all that slow and steady really does “win” the race.
Q&A with Actress-Director Danielle Moné Truitt
Many celebrities grow up in a place, move to Hollywood, make it big, and never look back. Danielle Moné Truitt is not that kind of celebrity. Her résumé ranges from Disney’s The Princess and the Frog to Law & Order: Organized Crime. But Truitt has always kept one foot firmly planted in the River City. And now, having moved back to Sacramento, she is shooting a short film she wrote about her childhood and directing Douglas Lyons’ play Don’t Touch My Hair, at Celebration Arts.
Your summer 2026 guide to outdoor movies in the Sacramento region
Life moves pretty fast. If you don’t stop and catch an outdoor movie once in a while, you could be missing out. So grab your lawn chairs and blankets, and make the most of summer’s comfy evening hours with screenings under the stars around the region, from timeless comedies like Ferris Bueller’s Day Off to more recent releases like Wicked and plenty of animated hijinks for the kiddos.
Keys to the City
Creative crosswalks have beautified cities all over the world, but have gained remarkably little traction in Sacramento. Here’s how—and where—to strike just the right note.
Five County Fairs to Keep the Fun Going All Summer Long
Wheelbarrow races, classic carnival rides, jumbo corn dogs, and more. Here are the five can’t-miss county fairs bringing sunny festivities from May to August in 2026.
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