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Guitarist Pasquale Grasso is feeling inspired

November 10, 2022 | Gary G. Vercelli

Since he arrived in New York City 10 years ago, Italian guitarist Pasquale Grasso has made a significant impact on the jazz scene. His incredible technique and his respect for the music’s tradition make Pasquale a unique force in interpreting bebop.

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Filipino contributions to state history honored in new California Museum exhibit

October 28, 2022 | Janelle Salanga

The exhibit, California is in the Heart, is a multi-organization collaboration celebrating Filipino towns throughout the state, highlights Filipinas’ role in the community and honors past and present labor rights struggles.

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Interview: Sacramentan and Evanescence guitarist Tim McCord discusses this week’s Aftershock Festival

October 6, 2022 | Randol White | Megan Manata

The Aftershock festival is starting Thursday, and it’s estimated to bring in about $30 million in revenue for the city and region. Sacramentan Tim McCord shares how he joined Evanescence, one the festival's headliners this weekend.

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Arts and Lifestyle

Oregon Shakespeare Festival focuses on expansion – but is not without its critics

October 1, 2022

After two years of pandemic closures, audiences are back at the Oregon Shakespeare Festival, to find a season of diverse plays. But for many, change has come too soon.

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Arts and Lifestyle

Interview: Sacramento Ballet is back with its ‘Beers and Ballet’ series

September 30, 2022 | Megan Manata | Vicki Gonzalez

This weekend, Sacramento Ballet is kicking off the start of its 68th season with their popular “Beers and Ballet” series. The organization also announced a new company for aspiring dancers.

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Arts and Lifestyle

Vanessa Hua: "Forbidden City"

June 29, 2022 | Donna Apidone

Journalist and novelist Vanessa Hua takes her readers to China in historical fiction that focuses on the life of a young woman selected to become a part of Chairman Mao’s inner circle.

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Arts and Lifestyle

Stacey Vanek Smith: 'Machiavelli for Women'

June 22, 2022 | Donna Apidone

Author Stacey Vanek Smith says "The Prince" is worth exploring for its underlying guidelines. CapRadio Host Donna Apidone spoke with Vanek her about how those ideas can help women feel more agency in their work lives.

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Craig McNamara: ‘Because Our Fathers Lied’

June 9, 2022 | Donna Apidone

Robert McNamara was the architect of the Vietnam war and was responsible for its escalation. His son, Craig, actively and adamantly protested the war. He spoke with us about his new book.

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Photos: Sol Blume R&B festival brings the love back to Sacramento

May 2, 2022 | Kris Hooks

R&B music festival Sol Blume roared back over the weekend from a pandemic-muted hiatus, moving to a much larger venue that brought with it more artists and tens of thousands of fans.

Arts and Lifestyle

Reyna Grande: 'A Ballad of Love and Glory'

April 20, 2022 | Donna Apidone

Author Reyna Grande's new book, "A Ballad of Love and Glory," takes readers into the Mexican-American War, her first historical fiction novel.

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Julia Cameron: 'Seeking Wisdom'

March 19, 2022 | Donna Apidone

Julia Cameron, author of the "Artist's Way" series, works to inspire creativity. Her book "Seeking Wisdom" focuses on various practices of prayer as a creative tool.

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John Lescroart: The Missing Piece

March 16, 2022 | Donna Apidone

Author John Lescroart created his own personal plot twist when after announcing plans to retire, he surprised fans with his 30th book. Donna Apidone sat down to discuss his new novel, "The Missing Piece," and the games he likes to play with readers.

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Dr. Michaeleen Doucleff: Hunt, Gather, Parent

March 13, 2022 | Donna Apidone

Dr. Michaeleen Douclef is known to NPR listeners for her science reporting. We spoke with her about her book which studies sociology that parents and non-parents can enjoy.

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Food and Sustainability

Interview: Celebrity chef Martin Yan on his large cookbook donation to UC Davis

February 4, 2022 | Megan Manata | Vicki Gonzalez

Host of Yan Can Cook, chef Martin Yan recently donated 3,000 cookbooks he amassed over his long career to UC Davis, where he earned multiple degrees.

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Chris Brubeck reflects on his father's 100-year legacy ahead of Sacramento event

February 1, 2022 | Avery Jeffry

Dave Brubeck's sons Chris and Dan are celebrating the centennial of their late father with a worldwide tour that includes a stop at Sacramento’s Crest Theater on Wednesday.

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How a conspiracy theory about eating bugs made its way to international politics

March 31, 2023

A conspiracy theory that claims governments are trying to enslave people and force them to eat bugs has made the leap from online message boards to national politics in at least two countries.

Teyana Taylor stars in a movie about motherhood and life in a changing New York City

March 31, 2023

NPR's Juana Summers speaks with actress and singer Teyana Taylor about the new film A Thousand and One, which follows a woman and her son's story for more than a decade.

What's making us happy: A guide to your weekend viewing

March 31, 2023

Each week, the guests and hosts on NPR's Pop Culture Happy Hour share what's bringing them joy. This week: Studio Ghibli Fest, Succession, and more.

Nintendo closed some digital storefronts. Experts say it's bad for video game history

March 31, 2023

NPR's Juana Summers talks with Kelsey Lewin of the Video Game History Foundation about the recent closure of some of Nintendo's digital storefronts.

Actor Toheeb Jimoh on 'Ted Lasso,' his new show and interrogating masculinity

March 31, 2023

Actor Toheeb Jimoh talks with NPR's Juana Summers about this big moment in his young acting career, when he has starring roles in Ted Lasso on Apple TV+ and The Power on Prime Video.

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