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Shelly Willis: A Retrospective on an Arts Visionary

January 31, 2017

Shelly Willis retired after a decade-long career as the director of the Sacramento Metropolitan Arts Commission this past December. She joins Insight to discuss the transformation of the city’s arts under her tenure.

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Sacramento's New Poet Laureate Wants Every Voice Heard During Tumultuous Political Climate

January 30, 2017

Sacramento’s new poet laureate for 2017 brings a rich cultural history, from the farms of North Carolina to engineering with Intel in Rancho Cordova. Indigo Moor explains his transformation into poet laureate.

Arts and Lifestyle

Theater Review: California Stage's 'The Whale' Is Eccentric But Captivating

January 26, 2017 | Jeff Hudson

Sacramento’s California Stage is presenting a decidedly odd play about a 600-pound recluse, trying to sort out his troubled life. The play is called “The Whale,” and the script picked up several awards in New York.

60's Cool: Sergio Mendes And The Timeless Sound He Created

January 26, 2017 | Gary G. Vercelli

Fifty years ago, as British rockers were descending on the American music scene, Sergio Mendes mounted his own Brazilian invasion, delivering a sound that became the epitome of “60’s cool.”

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Heifer International To Host Storytelling Event In Sacramento

January 26, 2017

A non-profit focused on sending livestock to impoverished communities around the globe is hosting a special storytelling event this Sunday. Organizer Mary McGrath joins storyteller Angela James on Insight.

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Sac State Professor Previews Upcoming New Millennium Series

January 26, 2017

Sacramento State music professor Andrew Luchansky joins Insight to preview the New Millennium Series on campus starting Feb. 1

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Infidelity Leads To A 'FATAL' Consequence In John Lescroart's New Book

January 24, 2017

John Lescroart, who's made several appearances on Insight before, returns to talk about his new book titled "FATAL." He shares the details of this book that highlights how infidelity can result in a grisly consequence.

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How Arts And Culture Can Define A Country's History

January 18, 2017

UC Davis Law Professor Karima Bennoune joins Insight to talk about how the arts and cultural sites of a country are vital for the preservation of a country's history. Keith Watenpaugh also joins to talk about Bennoune's four day lecture series.

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Shakeups In Sac Ballet Leadership Causes Mixed Reactions

January 18, 2017

The Sacramento Ballet Board of Directors announced that they are releasing current artistic directors Ron Cunningham and Carinne Binda. President of the board Nancy Garton and the outgoing directors talk about their side of the story.

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Shrem Center Hosts Exhibiting On 21st Century Design Of Museums

January 12, 2017

Associate professor for UC Davis Mark Kessler talks about the new exhibit, "A Site For Convergence And Exchange: Designing The 21st Century Art Museum." It will be available at the Shrem Museum from Jan. 9 to 23.