Read the full article by Steph Rodriguez at RAM’s New Times Magazine
While winter begs you to stay in, Sacramento’s musicians, storytellers and artists are doing the opposite — filling January with live moments that demand an even livelier audience. Music lovers, bundle up for Vinnie Guidera & the Dead Birds as the band marks 10 years since the release of their first album “Lows” and prove that feeling low can still sound really good. The Crocker Art Museum has a bold new “Come Closer” concert series this year that celebrates feminism and live music, with Rosemother and Rituals of Mine kicking off the lineup.
For those craving a night out with a little edge, the “In A Nutshell” storytelling series delivers sharp, funny narratives that aren’t afraid to flirt with taboo and lean into the messier corners of real life. Celebrating the one-year anniversary of this lively showcase, the “In A Nutshell” creators went with the theme “Drugs Are Nice,” so come with an open mind, maan. And when you’re ready to slow things down, a visit to the California Museum’s “Kokoro: The Story of Sacramento’s Lost Japantown” offers a reflective counterpoint — a powerful walk through local history that feels especially fitting for the colder months, when a quiet museum afternoon is its own kind of comfort.