Sacramento County Art, Culture & Media Digest

Citrus Heights is hosting its third annual “Best Lights in Citrus Heights” event. Nominations are open through Dec. 25.

According to 2020 census data, Sacramento’s Hispanic population nearly doubled over the past 10 years, outpacing the county’s overall rate.

Golden 1 Center has been named a top-rated venue globally for its high number of ticket sales throughout 2021.

Haylie Ferreira, a 23-year-old skater who is from Loomis and trained at Skatetown in Roseville, made her debut in Disney on Ice this fall. She is skating the role of Ariel from “The Little Mermaid.”

The Crocker Art Museum has unveiled a new exhibit featuring historic artwork, Gold Rush maps and more, with the goal of bringing light to untold portions of California’s history.

The Latino Center of Art and Culture in Sacramento is gearing up for an elaborate Día de los Muertos event, including decor, offerings and traditional Mexican cemetery trappings.

The Fair Oaks Parks and Recreation District started demolition on the Veterans Memorial Amphitheatre earlier this month, leaving only the outside seating in place. Plans for the renovation include expanded restrooms, changing areas for actors, and a solution for shows during cold-weather months.

Once a fixture at elementary school assemblies, a Citrus Heights husband-wife duo are now producing virtual puppet shows, as schools continue to not allow outside groups on campus due to the pandemic.

Barbara Alfidi first fell in love with hats while searching for the perfect final touch to her Gold Rush costume for an event in the 1980s. Since then, she has amassed such a collection that it’s now on public view in Rancho Cordova.

After more than 18 months of being closed, KP International reopened its food court. It has been called the Disneyland of foreign food, and there are plenty of options for all dietary needs.

Two gatherings were recently held to allow the public to provide input on a new library coming to Elk Grove in 2023.

What started as a project by a local Girl Scout is now a full directory of Black cultural landmarks throughout Sacramento thanks to a partnership with the Sacramento Observer.

The search for a new director for the Sacramento Symphonic Winds has been far and wide. But the hunt is finally over as Dr. Matthew Morse will be taking on the role.

Sacramento’s city hall has regularly expressed its support of bringing live music back to the capital region post-COVID lockdowns. But local bar and band owners believe their actions are far from matching their words.

Black in Sac, a weekly listing of events happening in Sacramento, is working to change the city’s reputation as a town where there’s nothing to do. Now the general public can easily get events listed.

Kolores, a new shop in Old Sacramento, features handmade items from Mexico. The shop is owned by a married couple who hope to help residents experience the beauty of Mexican art.

The return of the Aftershock Festival to Discovery Park this week is such a big deal, it will draw visitors from every state and over a dozen countries.

From a lack of water to reports of a stampede, the organizers of the Lost in Riddim music festival are responding to ticket holders in an attempt to remedy the weekend's chaos.

The Latino Center of Art and Culture received a $1 million grant from local politicians to renovate a new building as its future home. The center provides a safe space for Latino artists and others hoping to preserve heritage.

Casillas Cigars is helping Cuban culture thrive in Citrus Heights. The family-owned, hand-rolled cigar shop is also where the business owners met.

A new mural is up and shining brightly at the Sunrise Marketplace. Its creation was part of this year’s Wide Open Walls event. More murals are expected to pop up around town.

The Allied Ceramics Art Institute Studio and Gallery is exhibiting the work of 11 local Hispanic artists this month.

With many complications during the convention center renovation, including tardy work from subcontractors, the mayor of Sacramento stepped in to ensure the Capital City enjoyed an opening night that welcomed back professional theater.

Already informally known as such by its locals, the East Sacramento area is now officially known as a Little Italy. Containing restaurants, a nursery, a church and a funeral home, Sacramento's roots have always run deep.

Yue Huang, a popular dim sum destination in Natomas, was recently included in the Bib Gourmand awards. This new designation from Michelin recognizes high-quality food for reasonable prices.

A new season of “The Voice” has begun, and Katie Rae has been selected by Ariana Grande to advance. She is from Sacramento.

After 11 years in marketing, Sacramento native Lynnise Davis retired so she could devote more time to her women’s fashion brand, Madam37, which features inspirational messages such as “Stay Woke and Vote.”

The incredibly popular Tower Bridge Dinner is returning to Sacramento after a 2020 hiatus. Proceeds benefit the Farm-to-Fork Festival and provide scholarships to migrant workers' children.

An art exhibit documenting the days following the 9/11 terrorist attacks was unveiled Thursday night in Sacramento, and the contribution of Sacramento firefighters is part of the installation.

Farm-to-table restaurants and kid-friendly microbreweries have become cornerstones of Sacramento’s cultural identity over the last decade, but wine sells more. Wine grapes are the Sacramento area’s agricultural star.

Kathy Cook and husband Bill launched the community marching band back in 2005, bringing together musicians of all ages ranging from age 7 to 70. Kathy passed away on Aug. 25.

A local artist has been recognized with an award for a painting she says was inspired by a view across the street from her Citrus Heights home.