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Elk Grove News
Published September 25Meet Helga: ‘Stalked by the Garbage Lady’ Takes on Politics, Corruption and Trash
Meet Helga Swenson and the residents of Lincoln Grove in Stalked by the Garbage Lady, a darkly humorous satire of local politics, corruption, and trash.
Folsom Times
Published September 25Ryman Leon brings ‘Extended Family Tour’ to Folsom Hotel Saloon stage
Miami-born singer-songwriter brings folk, rock and pop blend to Historic Folsom with special guest Sam Nicholson A songwriter who turned to music as a way to make sense of his own path is bringing that journey to Historic Folsom this weekend, as Ryman Leon makes a Saturday night…
Folsom Times
Published September 24Women in Country puts showcase of female talent on Boardwalk stage Saturday
Cynthia Renee, Serena Karise, Katie Fry and The Wildwood Roses bring distinct sounds to Orangevale Saturday, with a special appearance by young local artist Adalyn Martin Four female acts, four distinct sounds, a special young guest performer and several generations of country…
Elk Grove News
Published September 23Meet Helga: ‘Stalked by the Garbage Lady’ Takes on Politics, Corruption and Trash
Meet Helga Swenson and the residents of Lincoln Grove in Stalked by the Garbage Lady, a darkly humorous satire of local politics, corruption, and trash.
Elk Grove News
Published September 21Meet Helga: ‘Stalked by the Garbage Lady’ Takes on Politics, Corruption and Trash
Meet Helga Swenson and the residents of Lincoln Grove in Stalked by the Garbage Lady, a darkly humorous satire of local politics, corruption and trash.
Sacramento City Express
Published September 11Professional development scholarships available for Sacramento artists
Artists living in the city of Sacramento can apply for a scholarship to attend an eligible professional development course, class or workshop. The City of Sacramento’s Office of Arts and Culture is offering 450 scholarships valued at $100 each. Applications will be accepted…
Sacramento City Express
Published September 11City seeks artist for public art project at Martin Luther King Jr. Library
Professional artists are invited to apply to design and fabricate a public artwork at the renovated Martin Luther King Jr. Library in south Sacramento. The City of Sacramento’s Office of Arts and Culture, through its Art in Public Places (APP) program, has issued a request for…
Folsom Times
Published September 11In Your Novel Be Specific, and have Characters with Quirks
Good novel writing is much more than just advancing a storyline. It involves pumping color (creating interest) in the locales in which the story takes place, and also in the characters themselves. What if I wrote in a manuscript the passage …. Gene walked past a tree. No…
Sacramento City Express
Published August 26Join ‘Threads of Belonging’ mural celebration on Aug. 31
Community members are invited to celebrate the completion of a new handwoven mural reflecting the textile traditions of Palestinian, Filipino and Hmong communities on Aug. 31 in south Sacramento. The mural celebration will take place from 10–11 a.m. at the Valley Hi–North Laguna…
Sacramento City Express
Published May 29City Hall exhibit showcases artists inspired by Sacramento waterways
Visitors to City Hall can now experience a new art exhibit exploring water as a source of memory, creativity and connection in Sacramento. Curated by the City’s Emerging Curator Fellow Lorena Rodríguez, the exhibit “Liquid Memories: An Ode to the Waters of Sacramento” is on…
Sacramento City Express
Published May 21City of Sacramento names Ty Smith as new City Historian
A new chapter is beginning at the Center for Sacramento History. Ty Smith will begin serving as Sacramento’s new City Historian on June 1, bringing more than two decades of experience in public history, museum leadership, interpretation and education through his work with…
Sacramento City Express
Published April 24Relaunched platform connects schools with arts education providers across the region
Schools and youth programs can now access the relaunched artlook® Sacramento, an online platform that connects them with local arts education providers. The platform, updated by the City’s Office of Arts and Culture, features enhanced support to Sacramento’s growing arts…