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Spirit Chaser
In the history of the Olympic Games, only one U.S. athlete has ever won the 10,000-meter race. It was in Tokyo in 1964 when Native American Billy Mills—an orphan who had battled poverty, racism, illness and depression—shocked the world with one of the most unexpected, come-from-behind victories in all of sport.
A Hunger for Healing
A Roseville cancer survivor reflects on the restorative power of writing and illustrating her debut children’s tale, The Mochi Makers. In this case, a picture book is worth a thousand words.
Q&A with Distance Runner Fiona O’Keeffe
Davis native Fiona O’Keeffe crossed the finish line of her first marathon with a new U.S. Olympic trials record and a spot in the 2024 Paris Games.
Flower Power
Solar flowers are popping up all over the world, proving that it’s easy—and beautiful—being green.
Madame Director
Born in the same year that the B Street Theatre was launched, Lyndsay Burch has risen from an intern at the local troupe to succeeding co-founder Buck Busfield as its artistic director. Now she’s crafting an ambitious future that Sacramentans—and, yes, Australians and Scots—are lining up for. Because for B Street, all the world is suddenly a stage.
Paradise Found
Marrying old-world charm with new-world optimism, V’s Paradise in Old Sacramento is a love letter to our city’s rich immigrant history. A classic American steakhouse with a dash of Asian-inspired umami and a sprinkle of Armenian spices, it’s a destination restaurant where the menu is brimming with unexpected flavor twists.
Out & About in July and August 2024
John Legend brings all his curves and all his edges to Thunder Valley, Diana Ross is coming out to Wheatland, Waitress bakes up something sweet for Broadway at Music Circus, and more. Here are some of the events heating up town this summer.
Going Going Gonzo
He has directed over 400 music videos, is learning seven languages, and started performing stand-up comedy during the pandemic. Oh, and he just landed his first solo show at the Crocker Art Museum, featuring his wildly colorful, surrealistic photography. Meet retrofuturist Raúl Gonzo—the ultimate one-man band of creative expression.
The 2024 Sacramento Coffee Lover’s Guide
To say that Sacramento’s coffee scene is, well, hot right now is as understated as the subtle notes of dark honey in Temple’s new ode to the Sacramento Kings. So we sipped and savored our way through the highly quaffable offerings from dozens of regional roasters to bring you our ultimate guide to local coffee. But enough teasing. Light the beans!
Q&A with Sean de Courcy, City of Sacramento's Preservation Director
In a city haunted by the ghosts of the Alhambra Theatre, the West End neighborhood, and other long-lost local landmarks demolished in the name of urban renewal, the act of historic preservation in Sacramento confers a solemn responsibility. As the city’s preservation director, Sean de Courcy knows a thing or two about the stakes. He talks about the possibility of a Lavender Heights Historic District, his office’s new LGBTQ+ Historic Experience Project and the efforts to safeguard a space-age community hiding in plain sight in South Land Park.
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