Sacramento County Local News: Art, Culture & Media

Sacramento’s historic storybook park Fairytale Town, located in William Land Park, is partnering with NorCal Arts (formerly Northern California School of the Arts), a nonprofit theater arts training program to produce live shows in its indoor 150-person capacity Children’s Theater.

Folsom families can put their building skills to the challenge this month during the sixth annual Folsom Library LEGO building contest. The theme this year is "Nature." Read on to learn more about how to enter your masterpiece.

The National Special Districts Association (NSDA) is promoting its annual scholarship contest for high school students designed to encourage young people to engage with local government to enhance their civics education. The scholarships are designed as awards for a student video contest operated through the coalition’s public awareness campaign “Districts Make the Difference.”

Whether you choose to dip your toes into fantasy, immerse yourself in nature or peer into the past for insight into the future, this curated list of Sacramento-area art exhibitions taking place in January is a great way to jump-start your new year with a fresh perspective, inspiration and invigorated senses.

Based on reader feedback, web analytics, SN&R’s storytelling history and the broader community conversation, here are the top ten stories for 2024 that we think are worth a second look if you missed them the first time.

Walking down 28th Street in the Newton Booth neighborhood of Sacramento, you might miss The Ooley Theatre. The nonprofit, multi-use venue is next to a convenience store, across the street from some apartments, and not far from the freeway, which hums just a few blocks south.

When Shira Lane moved from the Bay Area to Sacramento with her family in 2016, she was unsure of what she would do in the city. It was only a year later that she created the vendor market Upcycle Pop, impressed with the talent she found in the city.

The holiday season has arrived in Sacramento, as local theater companies are ready to dazzle with a lineup of festive productions. From heartwarming classics to fresh, imaginative takes on seasonal stories, December brings a range of performances to capture the spirit of the season.

A beloved Folsom tradition is back on track for the 2024 holiday season, promising to deliver a unique blend of nostalgia, wonder, and festive fun. Santa’s Whistlestop Adventure, a local perennial favorite for families, is gearing up to bring holiday cheer to kids and adults alike with a magical journey down the rails.

The first long-awaited piece of an artistic vision for Folsom’s Johnny Cash Trail was officially unveiled on Nov. 21.
A seven-foot tall bronze guitar pick, called “Cash’s Pick No. 1,” now greets walkers, runners and cyclists at the lower entrance of the Johnny Cash Trail near Scott Street and Greenback Lane in the Folsom Historic District.

The City of Rancho Cordova has been selected as a recipient of a $175,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Justice’s Office of Community Oriented Policing Services. Read on to learn how the funding will be used.

Much like they are preparing for holiday guests and hearty meals, those in the Folsom community are gearing up for the annual Folsom Turkey Trot, a local Thanksgiving tradition. This year's event promises to be as exciting as ever, with the return of the 5K and 10K Run/Walk and the Family Fun Run once again.

B Street Theatre was conceived by actor Timothy Busfield as a touring theater for children more than 25 years ago, and has managed to stay in touch with its origins delighting young audiences through B Street’s Family Series, which celebrates its 20th anniversary this year.

Get ready, Folsom kids—and kids at heart! Santa Claus is coming to town, escorted by Folsom police and fire crews. The annual Folsom Santa Run is set to hit the streets soon, and the schedule has been released for "Santa fans" across the community.