STOMP, the international percussion sensation, makes its Three Stages premiere Oct. 7-9. From its beginnings as a street performance in the UK, STOMP has grown into an international phenomenon over the past 13 years, having performed in more than 350 cities in 36 countries worldwide. The young performers “make a rhythm out of anything (they) [...]
During the Middle Ages “morality plays” would come to local villages. With simple tales of good versus evil, they would show villagers the true way to a life of peace and goodness — sometimes in thought-provoking ways. Sutter Street Theatre’s “Cabaret” is thought-provoking in a similar way, but here the path is murky … and [...]
On Saturday, Sept. 10, antiques enthusiasts are invited to bring family treasures and garage sale finds for informal evaluation and identification during the 14th annual Antique Evaluation Day on Sutter Street in Folsom. An impressive team of volunteer appraisers, covering a wide range of specialities, will offer collectors a unique opportunity to learn more about [...]
Meet gossip columnists Mr. and Mrs. Fitch. When the social circuit no longer provides juicy morsels, when the pressure to create news in our never-ending news cycle becomes just a bit much, it’s time to toss back the martinis, toss around the bon mots and realize that great celebrity can just appear out of thin [...]
The Sacramento Fine Arts Center will host Bold Expressions, Northern California Arts 56th annual international open-juried art exhibition, Oct. 4-29. The judge this year is Margot Shulzke PSA, an internationally known artist and teacher. A special Second Saturday Reception will be held from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Oct. 8. The closing reception and awards presentation [...]
On the heels of his well-received series of lecture performances earlier this year, the Sept. 16 Keyboard Conversation with distinguished pianist Jeffrey Siegel promises an informal, accessible and entertaining exploration of “The Power and Passion of Beethoven.” The program will include performance and commentary on Beethoven’s Sonata No. 22 in F Major, Opus 54; Grande [...]
The story of the Congolese world music ensemble Staff Benda Bilili — the band’s name means “beyond appearances” — is almost beyond belief. After a documentary about them triumphed at the Cannes Film Festival, after their performances received critical acclaim all over the European continent, after their debut recording peaked at No. 3 on the World Music [...]
