Arts and LifestyleHanami Line project recognizes Japanese SacramentansJuly 1, 2023 | Janelle SalangaThe cherry tree grove, planted in Robert T. Matsui Park along the Sacramento riverfront, broke ground this past week and will open fully to the public in 2024.
State Government‘Somebody is going to want to know’: California Senate photographer retires after 37 yearsJune 30, 2023 | Manola SecairaLorie Shelley retired at the end of June. CapRadio visited her office at the Capitol before her retirement to ask her what she’s learned over the years and what it’s like to be a fly-on-the-wall in California’s Senate.
Arts and LifestyleSaying goodbye to Kennedy Gallery: ‘Jewel of Midtown’ set to close June 30June 23, 2023 | Janelle SalangaA brief history of the 17-year-old Lavender Heights gallery, which has featured thousands of artists from marginalized communities and opened its doors to supporting Sacramentans at large.
Arts and LifestyleThe way Sacramento pays for arts education is broken. Here’s what could help.June 14, 2023 | Srishti PrabhaProposition 28 in 2022 marked a historic investment for arts education. That, along with an arts block grant, were to be the panacea for three decades of non-existent arts education. However, funding limitations prompt more questions than solutions.
Arts and Lifestyle‘We keep each other safe’: LGBTQ+ community members explore ways to preserve the spirit of Pride in safety, sponsorship choicesJune 9, 2023 | Janelle SalangaCelebrating Pride carries more weight for many queer and trans people this year, but efforts to create a space for joy persist.
Arts and LifestyleAn experience for all: Sacramento area performing arts venues find new ways to take patrons with disabilities on the stage’s journeyJune 2, 2023The accessibility and accommodation services offered by Broadway Sacramento allow theater patrons with visual, hearing or mobility impairments options to help them fully appreciate the shows.
JazzWomen in Music: Casey LipkaMarch 31, 2023 | Jennifer Reason | Avery JeffryCapRadio Classical and Jazz is celebrating Women in Music all month long. Jennifer Reason spoke with vocalist, bassist and composer Casey Lipka about showing up for yourself and others, and how she expresses that through her music. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
JazzWomen in Music: Alicia HuffMarch 24, 2023 | Jennifer Reason | Avery JeffryCapRadio Classical and Jazz is celebrating Women in Music all month long including four spotlights on local musicians. Jennifer Reason spoke with singer Alicia Huff about starting her own band and inspiring others to as well. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Arts and LifestyleCould Stockton be featured in the next Fantastic Four movie? Its mayor hopes so.March 16, 2023 | Rich IbarraThe movie won’t be released until 2025, but signatures are being gathered for a petition to have Stockton featured as the superheroes’ hometown.
Arts and LifestyleMarysville’s 143rd Bok Kai Festival this weekend celebrates Chinese American HistoryFebruary 24, 2023 | Sarah Mizes-TanThe festival is centered around the historic Bok Kai Temple, built to honor a water god that was believed to have protected the city. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Arts and LifestyleSacramento Public Library system opens community sessions, survey for feedback on facilitiesFebruary 14, 2023 | Janelle SalangaThe sessions will run through March, with the survey closing soon after. Input will shape the library system’s first facilities master plan since 2007. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Arts and LifestyleChinese New Year celebration returns to historic Chinese town of LockeFebruary 10, 2023 | Janelle SalangaThe public event, which was paused for two years due to the pandemic, will feature a lion dance, a painting and calligraphy contest and a lecture on New Year food and cooking.
EclecticHow June Swoon singer Juli Lydell started swimming in surrenderFebruary 3, 2023 | Nick BrunnerStream June Swoon's new song "Passover" and hear Juli Lydell speak about how surrendering control and wrangling her OCD influenced her upcoming sophomore record. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Arts and LifestyleR&B, new soul and hip-hop festival Sol Blume returns to Sacramento for a fourth yearFebruary 2, 2023 | Janelle SalangaTickets for the festival, headlined by Brent Faiyaz and Kehlani, are on sale now. Like in 2022, it’ll take place in Discovery Park, where it drew tens of thousands of attendees.
Race and Equity‘The Chinese Lady,’ a play about the history of Chinese oppression and Anti-Asian hate, comes to Capital StageJanuary 26, 2023 | Sarah Mizes-TanThe play touches on themes of anti-Asian hate and othering as it follows one of the first Chinese women to immigrate to the United States. It will open at Capital Stage this weekend and run through Feb. 26.