From Abridged by PBS KVIE’s Yolo County newsletter by reporter Daniel Hennessy and the team at Yolo Local: Artist TheArthur Wright’s work is on display in the Blanchard Room of the Stephens-Davis Library through July. Wright uses bleach to create unique “golden bleach paintings.” More information can be found here. A talk with the artist will […]
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A concert + conversation around music, books, and the art scene in Sacramento. Sacramento, come join us for another installment of The Stacks! We welcome a local favorite, Mike Blanchard and The Californios. Don't miss this evening of good old-fashioned Americana music and a lively interview with Mike and KVIE reporter Chris Macias, followed by refreshments […]
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2 events,From Abridged by PBS KVIE's Yolo County newsletter by reporter Daniel Hennessy and the team at Yolo Local: The YoloSol Collective is hosting its Summer Youth Traditional Ecological Knowledge program from July 6-10 at the Yolo Bypass Area Headquarters. The program combines Indigenous knowledge with contemporary science to prepare youth to be “informed stewards of […] |
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SECOND SATURDAY - THE ATELIER SACRAMENTO, CA HOSTS ARTIST TOUR + TALK OF LIVING WITH ART, by Betsy Gill. Living with Art by Betsy Gill has been extended until Jul 18, 2026. This Second Saturday, July 11th, at 6:30pm, Gill will host a Tour and Talk of her debut solo exhibition in California. Betsy will […]
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2 events,From our Yolo County newsletter from Daniel Hennessy and the team at Yolo Local: The Mary L. Stephens Library in Davis is hosting an adult summer reading program at 6 p.m. July 16. The class will be taught by Fork in the Path: Forest to Table Learning and attendees will learn how to identify, harvest and […]
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From Cultural Capital by Chris Macias: Piece by piece, or more like cell by cell, this dazzling work of art takes shape. “The Honeycomb Project” is comprised of 900 hexagon panels from 500 artists, an irresistible expression of community and connection. This traveling exhibition has its roots in Nevada, but it’s next stop will be […]
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From Cultural Capital by Chris Macias: Most folks associate Apple Hill with the fall, when orchards are bursting with ripe fruit and overflowing parking lots. While the harvest is months away, live music and wine awaits at the Apple Hill concert series. On Friday, head to Starfield Vineyards for the picturesque views and rockin’ live […]
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From Cultural Capital by Chris Macias: R&Be Vegan will bring live performances and vegan food to Esther's Park in Oak Park on July 18. Performers include LabRats, SSRI, K. Bruner and more. For food, you'll find Soul of the Soil, Planet Vegan, Vegan Circus, among others. Want events like this sent directly to your inbox? […]
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From Cultural Capital by Chris Macias: Ana Riley Portal and Peter Sunseri are products of Sacramento’s Young Actors Stage and living the dream. Portal graduated from Christian Brothers High School in 2019 and performing in both off Broadway shows and national touring productions. Sunseri, who graduated from McClatchy High School in 2021, is headed this […]
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From Cultural Capital by Chris Macias: Samba da Terra is about to celebrate 25 years of showcasing Brazilian dance and drumming, so you know this Sacramento-based group is ready to throw one epic party. Bring the family and get ready to move at the Brazilian Carnaval & Festival, which takes place Saturday at CLARA’s Auditorium. […]
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From our Yolo County newsletter from Daniel Hennessy and the team at Yolo Local: The Esparto Regional Library is screening Project Hail Mary at 4 p.m. July 21. Free popcorn will be available for all attendees. More information can be found here. Want events like this sent directly to your email? Sign up for our weekly Yolo […]
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From Cultural Capital by Chris Macias: Local shows don’t get much cozier than the concert and conversation series from Amatoria Fine Art Books in Midtown and Abridged by KVIE PBS. The latest installment happens July 24 (Friday) with hip-hop from Jakhari Smith followed by a Q&A led by Natachi Mez, an Abridged community reporter. Highly recommended for the acoustics and […]
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From Cultural Capital by Chris Macias: Get “lit” as in the CapLit reading series on July 24 (Friday) at The Auditorium at CLARA in Midtown. This edition features “Rabbit and Ox” by Jen Soong and “Changing Lanes” by Gina Mulligan, two stories that encapsulate the tensions of our modern times. Want events like this sent directly to your inbox? […]
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From Cultural Capital by Chris Macias: Next year marks the 50th anniversary of Elvis Presley’s passing. But you can still get a taste of The King with the “Elvis Live!” tribute on July 24 at the Harris Center in Folsom. Bonus Elvis points for sporting blue suede shoes. Want events like this sent directly to your inbox? […]
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From Cultural Capital by Chris Macias: I know indoor club shows can be hot and sweaty on their own, but at least you don’t have to worry about catching a farmer’s tan. You can get your get your local indie-rock on with Stella Crest’s vinyl release at the Starlet Room in Midtown Sacramento with Minor Fiasco and […]
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From Cultural Capital by Chris Macias: For fans of progressive heavy metal, a Queensrÿche show is a must (and so is the diaeresis ÿ in the band’s name). The current lineup is much different than its “Operation: Mindcrime” heyday of the 1980s. Still, their July 24 show at Hard Rock Live in Wheatland will still rock in […]
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From Cultural Capital by Chris Macias: Childhood isn’t complete without a fistful of clay and letting that imagination run wild. The Crocker Art Museum has a novel way to kickstart this kind of creativity with the second edition of Playhouse and Playdough on Saturday. Along with Wearable Worlds, which debuts in August, these are the newest offerings in […]
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From Cultural Capital by Chris Macias: Shop from local artists and vendors at the Blue Line Arts Mart, held on July 25 (Saturday) at Blue Line Arts in Roseville. Pottery, tie-dye clothing, woodwork and jewelry are among the offerings Want events like this sent directly to your inbox? Sign up for Abridged by PBS KVIE's weekly things […]
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From our Yolo County newsletter from Daniel Hennessy and the team at Yolo Local: The Mary L Stephens Davis Branch Library is hosting a book talk with the authors of “Exploring the Berryessa Snow Mountain National Monument Region” at 2 p.m. July 25. More information can be found here. Want events like this sent directly to your […]
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From Cultural Capital by Chris Macias: Leave the markers and paints at home. The Family Art Lab at the Orangevale Library's Jane Wise Meeting Room has the supplies covered for an afternoon of creativity on July 25. This session is open to kids, teens and families.Want events like this sent directly to your inbox? Sign up for Abridged […]
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From Cultural Capital by Chris Macias: "...for ska and punk, check out The Lesdystics record release party with Diseptikons and Another Damn Disappointment on July 25 (Saturday) at Roseville’s Goldfield Trading Post." Want events like this sent directly to your inbox? Sign up for Abridged by PBS KVIE's weekly things to do newsletter here.
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From Cultural Capital by Chris Macias: Is the next Joan Didion or William Vollmann in our midst? Head to A Seat at the Table Books in Elk Grove and scour the selections at its Local Author Fair on July 26 (Sunday). Want events like this sent directly to your inbox? Sign up for Abridged by PBS KVIE's […]
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7 events,From Cultural Capital by Chris Macias: Catch a production of “The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical” at the Center for the Arts in Grass Valley from July 31 through Aug. 2 (Friday-Sunday). Want events like this sent directly to your inbox? Sign up for Abridged by PBS KVIE's weekly things to do newsletter here.
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From Cultural Capital by Chris Macias: One of the week’s most exquisite musical offerings can be found Friday as Alea takes the stage at The Shady Lady Saloon in the R Street Corridor. She’s a native of Colombia by way of the Bronx who weaves cumbia, jazz, folk and other genres into a seamless, enchanting whole. […]
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From City of Treats by Benjy Egel: NorCal Makers’ FriYay Night Market will pop up at Roseville’s Mahany Park from 5-9 p.m. Friday. The second of three summer night markets (next up is Aug. 21), it’ll have more than 50 vendors hawking food, crafts, clothes and more. Want events like this and other food news […]
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From Cultural Capital by Chris Macias: All of this ground will be covered Friday at “Best in Show,” a night of pet-themed tales at The Sofia in Midtown. This latest edition of the monthly “In a Nutshell” series features five masterful storytellers, including Chip Powell of Sacramento. His story reflects on lessons learned from Salem, a […]
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From Cultural Capital by Chris Macias: For more than 50 years, Teatro Espejo has specialized in producing culturally relevant and community-minded theater in Sacramento. Its annual One-Act Festival serves as a training ground for actors, directors and other theater professionals to hone their crafts. This year’s festival at Fat Elephant Theatre Company includes “Los Vendidos” by Luis […]
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From our Yolo County newsletter from Daniel Hennessy and the team at Yolo Local: Marc Hoshovsky is giving a free talk about the Berryessa Snow Mountain National Monument at the Sacramento REI at 11 a.m. Aug. 1. “Beyond its scientific significance, the monument offers rugged beauty, diverse wildlife habitats, scenic hiking opportunities, and traces of California’s […]
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From Cultural Capital by Chris Macias: The last time we checked in with Shaun Slaughter and Adam Jay, the two DJs were bidding farewell to Sacramento’s long-running Lipstick dance party. Now, their jams are back Saturday at Drake’s: The Barn in West Sacramento for a free, all-ages sunset dance party dubbed “Disco Paradiso.” While Lipstick was more on […]
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From Cultural Capital by Chris Macias: Get weepy at a production of Romeo & Juliet at the Winters Opera House on Aug. 1 (Saturday). Want events like this sent directly to your inbox? Sign up for Abridged by PBS KVIE's weekly things to do newsletter here.
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From Cultural Capital by Chris Macias: Sing along to “Rock This Town” as The Stray Cats headline Hard Rock Live in Wheatland on Aug. 2 (Sunday). Want events like this sent directly to your inbox? Sign up for Abridged by PBS KVIE's weekly things to do newsletter here.
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