Insight With Vicki GonzalezMusician Blackie FarrellJuly 14, 2016At the age of 13, Oakland musician Blackie Farrell was inspired by music he heard blasting from car radios and local music clubs. Since then, his songs have been recorded and performed by many artists. He joins us on Insight today to share his music. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezSactown’s Why Not Here? George Lucas Museum July 13, 2016Could George Lucas find the force in Sacramento to fulfill his fantasy of a new museum filled with his massive art collection? That's the proposal put forth by Sactown magazine in its latest issue. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Arts and Lifestyle'Pokemon Go' Craze Hits Sacramento Area ParksJuly 12, 2016 | Melody StoneThe mobile augmented-reality gaming phenomenon known as "Pokemon Go" is bringing hordes of players into Sacramento parks with the hopes of capturing rare pretend creatures on their phones.
Farm-To-Fork Summer School Educates Sacramento YouthJuly 11, 2016 | Julia MitricSacramento State is teaming up with Sacramento's Convention and Visitors Bureau to offer Farm-to-Fork classes for high school students this week.
Arts and LifestyleReview: 'Bells Are Ringing' Revives Forgotten 50's Musical And Its Very Memorable SongsJuly 11, 2016 | Jeff HudsonThe Davis Shakespeare Festival also produces neglected Broadway shows. This season they’ve revived a 60-year-old musical which probably hasn’t been staged locally since the Music Circus did it in 1959. It's almost like opening a time capsule. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Arts and LifestyleDavis Shakespeare's 'Cyrano' Delights With Irresistible Energy And Acrobatic WordplayJuly 8, 2016 | Jeff HudsonHear the name “Cyrano de Bergerac,” and you'll probably think of the French swordsman with the long nose. Cyrano is also long on witty wordplay and just plain fun, as this production from the Davis Shakespeare Festival amply demonstrates. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Arts and LifestyleAuthor J. Ryan Stradal Mixes Humor And Midwestern Flavor In “Kitchens Of The Great Midwest”July 7, 2016 | Donna ApidoneIn his debut novel, Kitchens of the Great Midwest, J. Ryan Stradal shows his knack for creating characters with Midwestern values, interwoven with the best recipes his homeland has to offer. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezCrocker Art Museum's 'CAMP!' Film Series For AdultsJuly 6, 2016The Crocker Art Museum's "Adult Summer CAMP!" film series intended to make the adults in Sacramento celebrate the art of camp. We talk with historian and film lover Jacob Greenberg to talk about this month's film "Polyester." Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.