Steering the Ship in the Early Days of Disney
Walt Disney may have created the House of Mouse, but bringing Disney magic to the big screen took a pixie-dusted village. For his recently released book, Directing at Disney: The Original Directors of Walt’s Animated Films, longtime Davis resident and Disney historian Don Peri teamed up with Pixar’s Oscar-winning chief creative officer Pete Docter to tell the story of the forgotten pioneers of animated movies.
Out and About in November and December 2024
From a juicy-sweet food fest in Roseville and a return to stand-up for CNN host W. Kamau Bell at the Mondavi, to Placer County artists throwing open their studio doors, and holiday celebrations—both classic and “with a splash of sass”—here are 10 can’t-miss events before the end of the year.
A Mainstage Milestone
Ever since its earliest days as an ambitious theatrical upstart, Capital Stage has leaned into thought-provoking fare to carve out its niche in the Sacramento theater scene. Now, as it prepares for its 20th anniversary season, the resilient midtown troupe is taking steps to ensure that its next act is bigger and bolder than ever.
The Art of Gratitude
When his wife embarked on an arduous cancer journey, Dave Webb—a Davis-based multimedia artist—walked alongside her, processing his emotions through film, images, words and music. A new exhibition at the Pence Gallery, the grateful chair, chronicles the couple’s shared experience of going to the brink and coming back.
Fall Arts Preview 2024
Like the leafy canopies in our City of Trees, opportunities to catch our region's creative excellence are rarely more breathtakingly golden than during the fall. From Beethoven to Sondheim, and from Dracula in pointe shoes to Joan Miró in an A-list art exhibit, here are a dozen can't-miss cultural showstoppers.
Out and About in September and October 2024
OneRepublic is counting stars at Thunder Valley, Kevin Hart brings the laughs to Hard Rock Live, the Sacramento Philharmonic & Opera casts a spell with Harry Potter in Concert at the SAFE PAC, and more.
A Hunger for Healing
A Roseville cancer survivor reflects on the restorative power of writing and illustrating her debut children’s tale, The Mochi Makers. In this case, a picture book is worth a thousand words.
Q&A with Distance Runner Fiona O’Keeffe
Davis native Fiona O’Keeffe crossed the finish line of her first marathon with a new U.S. Olympic trials record and a spot in the 2024 Paris Games.
Madame Director
Born in the same year that the B Street Theatre was launched, Lyndsay Burch has risen from an intern at the local troupe to succeeding co-founder Buck Busfield as its artistic director. Now she’s crafting an ambitious future that Sacramentans—and, yes, Australians and Scots—are lining up for. Because for B Street, all the world is suddenly a stage.
Out & About in July and August 2024
John Legend brings all his curves and all his edges to Thunder Valley, Diana Ross is coming out to Wheatland, Waitress bakes up something sweet for Broadway at Music Circus, and more. Here are some of the events heating up town this summer.
Going Going Gonzo
He has directed over 400 music videos, is learning seven languages, and started performing stand-up comedy during the pandemic. Oh, and he just landed his first solo show at the Crocker Art Museum, featuring his wildly colorful, surrealistic photography. Meet retrofuturist Raúl Gonzo—the ultimate one-man band of creative expression.
Feats of Clay
From the tables of Michelin-recognized restaurants like Canon to workshops at its new, larger studio, Echeri Ceramics is having a moment. Meet the in-demand duo who put a little Sacramento soul into every cup, bowl and plate they make.
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