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Theatre Review: Classic Conan Doyle With 'The Hound Of The Baskervilles'

April 27, 2016 | Jeff Hudson

We have television’s modernized version of detective Sherlock Holmes. But it’s classic Conan Doyle on stage now at the Sacramento Theatre Company with their production of “The Hound of the Baskervilles.”

Babyland Suite: A Father's Symphonic Tribute

April 22, 2016 | Steve Milne

This weekend, two Sacramento sisters born in the 1930s will finally get to hear a live performance of a symphonic work written for them by their father. The Central Valley Youth Symphony will be playing the "Babyland Suite" by composer David Burnam.

Insight With Vicki Gonzalez

Wellness Through The Arts

April 18, 2016

Tony Award Winner Ben Vereen and founder of Wellness Through the Arts, Sacramento program (WTA) joins insight to talk about what WTA is and the Sacramento Awards at Sac State.

Insight With Vicki Gonzalez

Sound Advice: Submerge Magazine

April 14, 2016

Submerge Magazine's Jonathan Carabba joins Insight to talk about a couple of bands slated to perform in Sacramento in the next two months -- former pro skateboarder Tommy Guerrero and Danny Morris & the California Stars.

Composer Chris Brubeck Honors Conductor Peter Jaffe With New Work

April 8, 2016 | Paul Conley

Peter Jaffe is celebrating his 20th year as conductor and musical director of the Stockton Symphony. Instead of getting a gold watch, his board gave him the gift of music courtesy of composer Chris Brubeck.

Insight With Vicki Gonzalez

Author Catriona McPherson

April 6, 2016

We’ll talk with the prolific writer Catriona McPherson about her latest book and how she manages to publish more than one novel a year.

Insight With Vicki Gonzalez

Author Jennifer Laam Continues 'The Tsarina's Legacy'

April 5, 2016

Today on Insight, we’ll meet Jennifer Laam, talk with her about her work and find out what drew her to the Russian and the Romanov family.

Insight With Vicki Gonzalez

"A Thousand Kisses Deep”

April 5, 2016

Paul Emery presents A Thousand Kisses Deep: The Songs of Leonard Cohen, a reprise of his triumphant tribute to one of the most fascinating and enigmatic singer/songwriters of the late 60s, Saturday, April 9 at The Crest Theatre.

Arts and Lifestyle

Downtown Modesto Merchants Want “X Fest” Moved

April 4, 2016 | Rich Ibarra

Downtown Modesto's annual summer music festival is bringing hip hop, rock and funk to 20 stages with 150 bands to the area. It is expected to draw 20,000 fans this year.

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It's Not Rocket Science For Classical Guitarist Sharon Isbin

April 1, 2016

Sharon Isbin is the first female classical guitarist to win a Grammy. But as a little girl, before her music career took off, she had high hopes of launching something else.