It was a hot afternoon in Elk Grove, California. So hot in fact, that when I arrived at Ge Moua’s farm around 4 p.m. Sweat had pooled around my legs and it was nearly impossible to lift them from the driver’s seat. For months, this region was simply a red dot on my research project map. I would...
Just as Lightning in a Bottle (LIB) wrapped up another year of providing a unique music festival experience, we caught up with The Glitch Mob to learn more about their connection with the festival and about their new show, Blade 2.0, which made its festival debut at this year’s LIB. The Los...
From the Southside of Chicago, Grammy-nominated artist and activist Vic Mensa has ascended into a rockstar amongst the greatest stars in the world and Sacramento has become a part of the young rapper’s soaring legend. Last month, Mensa appeared at the Golden 1 Center as the featured opening act on...
Azerbaijan is a country not often heard of, or spoken of, here in California. It is no doubt a mystery land to many of us. While its location holds a degree of mystery, it is a part of Europe and there is one thing that is certain about the country: its culture is profoundly musical. It’s for this...
Pushed to the brink of teenage angst, Jaimal Yogis ran away from Sacramento at the age of 16. He will return on Saturday July 1, as an author, teacher and journalist with more than half a lifespan of Buddhist teachings and an ever-waxing love for the open sea. His latest book, “All Our Waves Are...
Last Saturday, I spent my day in downtown Los Angeles attending the Skyline Music Festival in the newly renovated L.A. State Historic Park on what felt like the first day of summer. Skyline is hosted by Radiohill Events and L.A. radio station KCRW where Lido, Miike Snow, Duke Dumont and many more...
Last month, M5Arts hosted their second art installation, ArtStreet, featuring the works of over 100 artists both local and from around the world. Housed in a warehouse on 1st and 3rd just south of downtown Sacramento, ArtStreet attracted a multitude of Sacramentans who walked through, Instagrammed...
When it comes to comedy, a unique take on any given situation is vital to stand out. As an immigrant from the Philippines raised in Sacramento, comedian JR De Guzman has found his niche in the world of comedy, with an acoustic score to his prominent stand-up material. In winning the 13th Annual...
For many artists in Sacramento, finding a community to grow with has become an essential part of establishing one’s pursuit of success, no matter the medium. In the case of local videographer, Randall Alberto, that sense of community has come to light in-between his time working with The Film...
Growing up in Sacramento has been a blessing for creatives, due to its central location to sources of inspiration, such as Lake Tahoe, San Francisco and Big Sur, among many others. Alec Channing is one such creative who has found his place in Sacramento as a photographer. As the capital of...
