Eggheads That Go Over Easy
After 30 years, you can finally put all your UC Davis Eggheads in one basket
Cheese the Day
The same thin sourdough crust, zesty sauce and “world-renowned” cheese. Almost triple the space in which to serve up his slices of heaven. After going lean during the pandemic, the proprietor of Pizza Supreme Being goes all in with an expanded downtown showcase for his one-of-a-kind pies.
Out and About in March and April 2024
Hometown comedian Hasan Minhaj returns to the River City, the California Hall of Fame nominates its latest class, Annie bets her bottom dollar on Broadway Sacramento, and more. Check out 10 must-see events coming up around the region.
24 Can’t-Miss Events to Check Out in 2024
Food Festivals. Art Exhibits. Comedy Shows. Musicals. Plays. Parades. Concerts. And More. All. Year. Long.
Sowing the Seeds of Change (One Theater Seat at a Time)
In 1986, a state worker named James Wheatley founded a Black theater company in Sacramento as a side gig. Nearly 40 years later, Celebration Arts has trained countless Black actors, dancers and singers, providing the education and experience that the mainstream theater community hadn’t afforded them. Today, alums populate stages and sets ranging from B Street to Hollywood, and one of them, James Ellison, is carrying the torch at Celebration Arts and embarking on an ambitious journey. With new funding, a larger space, and a growing audience for diverse storytelling, the seeds that Wheatley has so carefully nurtured for generations are now coming into full bloom.
Q&A with Jeremy Ganter, Executive Director of the Mondavi Center
What started over 20 years ago as a temp job at UC Davis has worked out pretty well for Jeremy Ganter. In November, he became the new executive director of the Mondavi Center—only the third person to hold the position since the school’s premier performing arts facility opened in 2002. Ganter, 49, speaks about his transition from performer to presenter, past highlights and future plans (hint: you may soon be able to dance to the music at the Mondavi).
Where the Chefs Eat
Who’s hungry? We are! Which got us thinking: “Who better to ask for great restaurant recommendations than a bunch of the region’s top chefs?” We’re talking Michelin-rated chefs, as well as chefs who have cooked for U.S. presidents, one who has won a James Beard Award, and more. In all, we asked 15 local culinary leaders where they like to go after they’ve hung up their aprons. And trust us, their answers—which ranged from celebrated white-tablecloth establishments to casual hidden gems—didn’t disappoint. So if you’re not hungry now, well, you’re about to be.
A Metropolitan Life
As the subject of Martin Scorsese’s docuseries Pretend It’s a City, Fran Lebowitz opined on everything from guilty pleasures to public transportation. In advance of her appearance in Davis this February, we talk to the iconic cultural commentator about the future of cities, Joan Didion, and the Mondavi Center’s backstage cuisine.
Giving Their Five Cents
From the Peanuts gallery: Two local artists have created the Art Advice Booth, which offers guidance to aspiring creators around town.
Cops Who Hop
Police departments all over the West are converting police cars into lowriders to strengthen community relations. It's an idea that Sacramento should be jumping up and down about too.
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