Arts and Lifestyle

Sacramento-Area Theatre Companies Get Outside, Go Virtual As Pandemic Keeps Venues Dark

August 10, 2020 | Sammy Caiola

Amateur and professional theatres across the Sacramento region are trying their best to stay afloat as a COVID-19 surge keeps curtains closed at indoor performance venues.

Insight With Vicki Gonzalez

Sacramento Ballet Check-In, Virtual Summer Classes

June 22, 2020

A conversation with Sacramento Ballet Artistic Director Amy Seiwert about virtual summer classes and how the company has adjusted to the coronavirus pandemic.

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Fishing In California Amid The Coronavirus Pandemic

June 17, 2020

California’s fishing seasons are in full swing statewide following some COVID-19 related delays. We talk about that and why fishing license purchases are surging today.

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‘Forces For Good’ Portrait Feature, Honoring Pandemic Heroes

June 16, 2020

Photographer Kevin Fiscus joins the show to talk about his portrait feature in the Sacramento Magazine honoring local heroes in the COVID-19 battle.

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Sacramento Author T.R. Ragan On Writing A Book During A Pandemic

June 10, 2020

Books can be an effective escape from the reality of the world, but some people who write for a living are finding their creativity challenged right now. We talk about it with local author T.R. Ragan and her recently released book.

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Tiny Desk Update, Socially Distant Saturday With Nick Brunner

May 28, 2020

A look ahead to the weekend and updates on the Tiny Desk Contest with CapRadio Modern Music Director Nick Brunner.

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Local Artist Talks At-home Craft And Jewelry Making

May 27, 2020

Local artist and author Caren Halvorsen talks about her at-home jewelry and craft-making, and why she wants to donate her work.

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Virtual Cinema, Local Film Festivals

May 26, 2020

A look at a trio of local film festivals and how you can enjoy movies virtually beyond your favorite streaming service.

Insight With Vicki Gonzalez

‘Socially Distant Saturday,’ Local Indie Rock Back

May 21, 2020

A look at rising indie rock bands and ‘Socially Distant Saturday’ with CapRadio Modern Music Director Nick Brunner.

After Two Months Without Hair Professionals, What’s Happening On Your Head?

May 20, 2020 | Sammy Caiola

We asked listeners how their hair has changed during COVID-19, and what - if anything - they’ve tried to do about it.