ClassicalLocal Artist Feature June 12th, 2026: Composer Writes Music to Help Deal with Tragedy- Including His Own.June 15, 2026 | Jennifer ReasonWe all know that music heals. Composer Kurt Erickson takes a firsthand approach in writing music to help deal with life's tragedies. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
ClassicalLocal Artist Feature June 5th, 2026: The Only Thing Better than One Flute Is...Four Flutes!June 12, 2026 | Jennifer ReasonWhen you picture a quartet, most likely string instruments spring to mind, and perhaps at an event like a wedding. But have you considered an all flute quartet? Turns out they do exist, and they can even play jazz! Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Sacramento RegionAlvin Prasad to be honored in this weekend's Pride march and festivalJune 11, 2026 | Ruth FinchSacramento Pride, celebrated since 1979, will be coming to downtown Sacramento June 13 and 14. Alvin Prasad, the victim of a hate crime in Lavender Heights late last year will be honored in the Pride march.
Sacramento RegionProlific music duo Misner & Smith on why California is where they do their best workMay 29, 2026 | Andrew Garcia | Jen PicardSam Misner and Megan Smith mix together a ‘gumbo’ of musical influences into their unique brand of Americana music. Playing together for 22 years, the duo continues to push themselves and explore. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
ClassicalLocal Artist Feature May 29, 2026: Pulitzer Prize Winner for Music This Year Happens to be LocalMay 28, 2026 | Jennifer ReasonWhat a month: Gabriela Lena Frank was named Musical America’s Composer of the Year. Her opera about Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera is being performed at the Met. And earlier this month she won the Pulitzer Prize for Music. Wow! Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
ClassicalLocal Artist Feature May 22nd, 2026: From the New York Philharmonic to Founding the Chamber Music Society of SacramentoMay 27, 2026 | Jennifer ReasonBill Barbini was one of the youngest violinists selected to the New York Philharmonic, and while Leonard Bernstein himself was conducting no less! He has since moved to Sacramento with his wife and formed the now long-standing Chamber Music Society. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
ClassicalLocal Artist Feature May 15th, 2026: Sicilian Guitarist Makes His Home in Northern CaliforniaMay 26, 2026 | Jennifer ReasonItalian culture is strong in these acoustic guitar performances, ranging from the Italian baroque to modern day originals. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Sacramento RegionRaising racers: How Elk Grove students are caring for the next generation of pigeon athletesMay 26, 2026 | Sarit LaschinskyThe Fort Sutter Racing Pigeon Club in Sacramento has been around since the 1930s. Its president is also a teacher in Elk Grove Unified, and some of his students are caring for the next batch of racers. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Sacramento RegionSacramento art exhibit puts a SMASH!-ing spotlight on piñata cultureMay 18, 2026 | Sarit LaschinskyA new exhibition at midtown’s Prism Art Gallery highlights the many inspirations and symbolism embodied by piñatas. The show runs through May 30, and will conclude with several of the art pieces being smashed.
Arts and LifestyleSacramento Master Singers conductor to retire after 40 years of sharing the power of choral musicMay 13, 2026 | Jen Picard | Andrew Garcia | Sarit LaschinskyDr. Ralph Hughes took over as the choir’s conductor in 1986, and has become known for sharing the art of choral music across the Sacramento community. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
