Ethiopian Orphanage A Sacramento homebuilder who specializes in eco-urban projects is about to pack up for a while and go to Ethiopia. Levi Benkert, the founder of midtown development company LJ Urban, leaves this month with his family to help found an orphanage. Today on Insight, we'll talk with Benkert about why he's doing it.

Gory Bateson A local professor has stirred up controversy in academic circles because of an unusual research project. Nick Trujillo, a communications professor at Sacramento State, has adopted the persona of a burned-out rock star, and is circulating music, videos and other materials featuring this character. Why is he doing this, and what do some people not like about it?

Misner & Smith When two Northern California actors called Sam Misner and Megan Smith met at a Shakespeare festival in 2002, they didn't think they'd wind up as a music group, but that's what happened. They're still professional actors, but in recent years they're also known as Americana duo Misner & Smith. You'll meet them and hear them perform live in our studio.

Misner & Smith performs at 5 p.m. Saturday, May 9th at the Cloud Forest Cafe, 222 D St., Suite 10, Davis. They also perform at 8 p.m. Monday, May 11th at Odd Fellow's Hall, 415 Second St., Davis.