From Cultural Capital by Chris Macias: National Independent Bookstore Day is traditionally held on the last Saturday of April. This year, the Sacramento area is leveling up these festivities for a full weekend of fun. Read the Region is a bookstore crawl that includes more than a dozen mom-and-pop shops, all the way from Elk Grove, Granite Bay and Woodland, to the heart of Sacramento […]
From Cultural Capital by Chris Macias: Get out to the ‘Grove on Saturday and bring the kiddos for a day of fun and creativity. The Elk Grove Festival of the Arts returns with music, exhibitions from more than 30 local artists and hands-on activities for all ages. Vendors include Locke Art Studio, Resin Serenity and student artists from Laguna Creek High School. The Cousins Main Lobster […]
From Cultural Capital by Chris Macias: Take an opportunity to explore Islamic art with its dazzling geometric patterns, calligraphy and arabesque vegetal patterns. “Light upon Light: An Islamic Arts Exhibition” will be held on Saturday and Sunday at Tarbiya House Roseville with displays of classic Islamic artwork, panel discussions and interactive displays. You can also learn the finer points of Islamic calligraphy and […]
From Cultural Capital by Chris Macias: Spring has sprung and not only is it the prime season for bike riding but cleaning out the garage as well. So, if you’ve got a cruiser or BMX bike gathering cobwebs in the corner, or you’re looking for a low-cost ride, drop by the Jibe Bike Swap this weekend. Bikes for donating […]
This weekend’s Rustic Ramble is a self-guided farm tour in Yolo County's Capay Valley. The event is put on by a collective of small farmers in the region. The Ramble begins at the Tuli Mem Aquatic Center & Park in Esparto. Stop for a seasonal picnic at Polestar Farm from 1 p.m to 4:30 p.m. […]
From Cultural Capital by Chris Macias: If you run into Phil Serna outside of his duties as a Sacramento County Supervisor, there’s a good chance he’s lugging a Hasselblad X2D or Leica SL2 camera. Serna’s spent the last three decades as an avid photographer, from documenting the slam dancing masses and bands at Aftershock, to capturing Death Valley’s landscape and Mexico City’s urban life. Head to the […]