Insight With Vicki GonzalezGinger Rutland Shares Stories About Her Mother, EvaDecember 30, 2015It’s Sacramento in 1952 and you’re the first black family on your block. Come cry and laugh with the Rutlands in, “When We Were Colored,” a play by Ginger Rutland adapted from her mother Eva’s legendary memoir. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Undocumented Immigration In CaliforniaSacramento Artist Emilio Soltero Illustrates CapRadio’s Undocumented Immigration InitiativeDecember 23, 2015 | Melody StoneWhen Capital Public Radio embarked on a year-long initiative exploring undocumented immigration in California we needed an image to represent the project. Sacramento illustrator Emilio Soltero accepted the challenge and here’s the story of the image.
EclecticBeing Aaron Burr: Leslie Odom Jr.'s Star-Making Year In 'Hamilton'December 21, 2015The moment he looked at an American villain and saw a human being, Leslie Odom Jr.'s life changed. The Hamilton star looks back on a career-making year in the biggest show on Broadway.
Arts and Lifestyle'The Behavior Of Broadus' A Mixture Of Fact, FantasyDecember 21, 2015 | Jeff HudsonFor the first time in its ten-year history, Sacramento’s Capital Stage has mounted a musical. “The Behavior of Broadus” is a sassy mix of stylish song-and-dance numbers, bawdy humor and serious psychology, making for an unusual night out. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Arts and LifestyleThat Time NPR Turned 'Star Wars' Into A Radio Drama — And It Actually WorkedDecember 18, 2015In the 1980s, NPR looked to the film saga to help boost audience numbers. it bought the rights from George Lucas (for $1) and got the original Luke Skywalker. The result was an overwhelming success.
Food and SustainabilityFrench Online Dining Service Available In SacramentoDecember 17, 2015 | Lesley McClurgA popular French online dining service is now available in Sacramento. Think of it like Airbnb for foodies. A local resident prepares a meal for travelers that's shared inside a home. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki Gonzalez"The Miracle of the Christmas Wish Holder" Becomes An AudiobookDecember 17, 2015A local writer and producer has adapted his own holiday novella into an audiobook. Rick Cabral joins us to talk about what it took to turn his novella into an audiobook. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
UNR Moving Forward With New Fine Arts BuildingDecember 16, 2015 | Steve MilneThe University of Nevada, Reno is planning a $20 million fine arts building with a museum, recital hall, practice rooms, and electro-acoustic lab. UNR says it has already secured most of the money from donor gifts and pledges. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Arts and LifestyleHandle With Care: A Charming Twist To The Holiday PlayDecember 16, 2015 | Jeff HudsonSacramento’s B Street Theatre is presenting this romantic comedy about a man and woman from different continents, who discover shared family connections. It's a charming alternative to the more traditional, holiday fare. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezLatest Installment Of Tule Review Of Poetry ReleasedDecember 16, 2015The Sacramento Poetry Center just published the latest installment of the Tule Review of Poetry. Editor Bethanie Humphreys will read a poem and discuss the publication. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
