By Bridgett Rex “This series began as a way for me to show my love and support for my friends and our little online community during the revolution. With social media, status updates quickly vanish further and further back and disappear from our feeds. Through these quote blocks, I hoped to document people’s thoughts to … Continue reading
With the tragic murder of George Floyd and the subsequent protests and riots over the last weeks on top of the coronavirus, we are living in interesting times. Hopefully, we will see justice and positive change come out of this. If you’re wondering how we got to this moment, here are some books and a … Continue reading
Studio Launch and First Friday Afterparty at Dwellpoint. Artwork featured by Lin Fei Fei, Lily Mott, Molly Devlin, and S.V. Williams. All vinyl DJ sets by Chris Hopkins and Paul Coca. Learn more about Dwellpoint here. Continue reading
Unibrow Collective Zine Fest. Verge Center for the Arts. Sacramento CA. May 25, 2019. We had a blast at the Unibrow Collective’s second annual Sacramento Zine Fest which took place on Saturday, May 25th, 2019 in the gallery of Verge Center for the Arts. Vendors independently publish zines, books, and artwork. Zines come in all … Continue reading
Djamila Knopf creates enigmatic and peaceful illustrations.”I believe that art is a unique accumulation of experiences, beliefs, and aesthetics. That’s why, when you look at my work, you might catch a glimpse of the summers I spent strolling through the woods and fields around my grandparents’ garden, and you might also see my love for … Continue reading
Mirelle Ortega is a Los Angeles based illustrator who makes gloriously colorful images inspired by Mexican and geek culture. “I love pulling inspiration from a lot of things around me to create vibrant imagery. I think it’s important to be inspired by things, like books, movies, personal experiences, and other people,” she told TUBE. “I … Continue reading
Long Beach, CA based storyteller and illustrator Art Twink creates accepting, vibrantly colored imagery in their work. They aim to “create an untouchable imaginary world where marginalized folks can live queerly, colorfully and safely,” as the told TUBE. They also have a very specific set of likes when it comes to making art. “I like … Continue reading
“Friends, After almost two decades of writing and touring the world together, we have decided to close this chapter of our lives as Minus the Bear. These final shows are a celebration for the community of fans who gave us so much through years of dedication. We’ll be digging deep in the MTB catalog and … Continue reading
Estonian performance art group, Non Grata, was back in Sacramento for their annual showcase of local and international artists. The sold-out event, as usual, brought Sacramento together as participants in their pieces. It’s hard to tell when their grand piece starts and ends, everything sort of just bridges together seamlessly with help from their guests, … Continue reading
What I’m Listening To is a series where we talk to exciting artists, musicians, and community members and get a five-song slice of their current playlist. – “I was always the one kid during class projects who would draw out everything on grocery store… poster boards.” – Desaree Deckard’s earliest memory is of making art. … Continue reading
Minneapolis-based artist Sishir Bommakanti revels in chaos and the strange. His work is vibrant and full of myth and movement. “I experiment in both digital and traditional media to complement the deliberate foundation of my process. Involving deconstruction, distortion and assemblage, I arrange elements within a composition to create a legacy of layers that adds substance … Continue reading
Gina Nelson is a self-taught South African/Italian artist living in the UK. When she’s not at her day job as a Lead Artist in the gaming industry, she spends her time making digital or ink and gold illustrations. “I love finding the balance between creepy characters and a sense of beauty and enjoy bringing my … Continue reading
Last weekend saw a lucky Friday the 13th Concerts in The Park with great performances by Something Heartfelt, Mino Yanci, The Gold Souls and headliner Rituals of Mine. This year’s Concerts in the Park series is nearing an end with only two more shows left! Experience this free all-ages event next on July 20th in … Continue reading
Down at its new location on Fruitridge Blvd, Phono Select Records is a fixture for all your vinyl hunting inquiries. With their inventory ranging from indie, hardcore, reggae, punk and every genre you can think of, owner Dal Basi always seems to have something in the racks that will pique your curiosity. Once a week, … Continue reading
Frida Kahlo’s official birthday is July 6, however, Sacramento partied all weekend long. Friday, July 6th, Love is a Verb presented Wounded Deer: A Frida Kahlo inspired art show at their new gallery opening on Del Paso Blvd and on Sunday, July 8th, the Latino Center of Arts and Culture held their annual Fiesta de Frida!, which … Continue reading
The doors were open at the Eye Street Co-op on a hot Saturday night for an intimate house show billed as “Social Experiment.” The Midtown house featured spoken word poetry from Keyko and experimental sounds from touring Portland bands, The Social Stomach and Sea Moss. Local artist, Space Walker, closed the night. Words and Photos: … Continue reading
Sacramento has a long history of skateboarding and the Mather AM is striving to keep the tradition strong. On Saturday, June 31st the Mather Sports Center was home to the 6th Annual Mather AM. The event is open to all who love the sport of skateboarding and included the best trick contest, tranny jam, and everyone’s … Continue reading
Down at its new location on Fruitridge Blvd, Phono Select Records is a fixture for all your vinyl hunting inquiries. With their inventory ranging from indie, hardcore, reggae, punk and every genre you can think of, owner Dal Basi always seems to have something in the racks that will pique your curiosity. Once a week, … Continue reading
Christian Orrillo’s gorgeous multi-colored portraits are eye-catching, alien, and ethereal. The South American artist (originally from Cajamarca, Peru and currently based in Chile), was first inspired by manga and Disney animation, and he has carried the themes of bright color, beauty, futurism with him as his work evolved. “In each work, I seek to entertain … Continue reading
On Saturday, May 12th, Sacramento’s Handle District hosted this year’s Dress Up Wine Down, an annual fashion and wine event that brings together the Lodi Winegrape Commission (LOCA) and the Sacramento Fashion Week to benefit Women Escaping A Violent Environment (WEAVE). It was a great event for a great cause. Photos: Mickey Morrow. Words: Katta Hules. Continue reading
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