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A Spook-tacular Sensation
If it’s Halloween season, Evangeline’s is the place to be. What started 50 years ago as a small Old Sacramento shop for antiques and jewelry has been reinvented over the decades by Deborah Chaussé, the founder’s daughter, into a singular institution with a fantastical blend of the wild, weird and wonderful.
A Mainstage Milestone
Ever since its earliest days as an ambitious theatrical upstart, Capital Stage has leaned into thought-provoking fare to carve out its niche in the Sacramento theater scene. Now, as it prepares for its 20th anniversary season, the resilient midtown troupe is taking steps to ensure that its next act is bigger and bolder than ever.
Take Me to the River
For nature lovers in Sacramento, Ashley Shult Langdon’s new guidebook Mildly Scenic is the local companion you likely never knew you needed to discover the full range of beaches, byways and other natural wonders of the lower American River. Take a walk on the “mild” side.
The Art of Gratitude
When his wife embarked on an arduous cancer journey, Dave Webb—a Davis-based multimedia artist—walked alongside her, processing his emotions through film, images, words and music. A new exhibition at the Pence Gallery, the grateful chair, chronicles the couple’s shared experience of going to the brink and coming back.
Fall Arts Preview 2024
Like the leafy canopies in our City of Trees, opportunities to catch our region's creative excellence are rarely more breathtakingly golden than during the fall. From Beethoven to Sondheim, and from Dracula in pointe shoes to Joan Miró in an A-list art exhibit, here are a dozen can't-miss cultural showstoppers.
Right on ’Cue
Texas collides with California as the team behind LowBrau and Beast & Bounty gets cooking at Slow & Low Smokehouse, plating up succulent ribs, juicy tri-tip and standout brisket. In this showdown of meaty flavors in Elk Grove, diners don’t need to choose a side in the great barbecue debates—just the many scrumptious side dishes.
Out and About in September and October 2024
OneRepublic is counting stars at Thunder Valley, Kevin Hart brings the laughs to Hard Rock Live, the Sacramento Philharmonic & Opera casts a spell with Harry Potter in Concert at the SAFE PAC, and more.
Best of the City 2024
Dumplings to die for, a mistress of disguise, toothsome tacos, culinary classes paired with cinematic classics, health-forward push-pops, dance-powered lemonade purveyors, and much more. Here's our annual list showcasing dozens of the local people, places and things that are just our type.
Q&A with Sacramento State President Luke Wood
Dr. Luke Wood made history not only as the first alumnus to take over Sacramento State's top spot, but also as its youngest president ever. He embarked on a busy first year that included spearheading the nation’s first Black Honors College. As he settles into year two, Wood talks about navigating tough challenges and stadium-sized opportunities on campus, envisioning a downtown footprint, and a good-natured fight night between Sacramento State and UC Davis.
Best Maker of Sustainable Joy
Ecojoyous founder Hope Suson is on a mission to help Sacramento live better and cleaner—complete with a new store in Old Sacramento.
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