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Northern California vocalist Ellen Johnson has been enamored with the music of Charles Mingus for over three decades and has recorded six of his compositions. In advance of her upcoming tribute concert she describes why she loves Mingus so much.

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RO Kwon — The Incendiaries

February 26, 2020

Debut novel from author RO Kwon explores what happens when people who love each other believe entirely different things

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‘Ride Sally Ride’ Casts Sally Ride And Amelia Earhart As Friends

February 26, 2020

The play "Ride Sally Ride" is the story of Amelia Earhart and Sally Ride. In this treatment, young Sally Ride is visited by her idol, Amelia Earhart. They explore aviation history, women in space and exploration.

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American River College Presents ‘North Star’

February 25, 2020

An upcoming play presented by American River College explores the experience of a young girl in the 1960s during the Civil Rights era. "North Star" opens this weekend with performances through March 8.

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April Davila On Her First Novel, Set On An Ostrich Farm In The Mojave Desert

February 24, 2020

There aren’t a lot of stories based on an ostrich farm. And certainly not on an ostrich farm in the Mojave Desert. The novel "142 Ostriches" has this unique landscape as its backdrop.

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The Arts And AB 5

February 20, 2020

AB 5 became law on January 1, 2020. The legislation’s intent is to properly classify workers as employees or independent contractors. Its implementation has led to relief in some sectors, confusion in others and concern in the arts community.

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The 21st Annual Sacramento Jewish Film Festival Starts Today

February 19, 2020

For the next four days, a wide variety of Jewish films will be screened in Sacramento. The festival consists of 14 feature films and nine short films. All screenings take place at the Crest Theatre.

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Arts and Lifestyle

Capital Stage's 'Alabaster' A Unique Tale Of Recovery (And Talking Goats, Too)

February 14, 2020 | Jeff Hudson

“Alabaster,” a new play by Sacramento’s Capital Stage, features talking animals on an obscure farm in Alabama. CapRadio Theatre Critic Jeff Hudson says it’s an absorbing trip into the lives of characters who are well worth meeting.

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Joseph Shabalala, Founder Of Legendary A Cappella Singing Group Ladysmith Black Mambazo, Dies

February 13, 2020

Ladysmith Black Mambazo formed in 1969, and in the last 50 years has toured the world many times over. The unique harmonies the group sings came to its founder, Joseph Shabalala, in a dream. Shabalala died this week.

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