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Movies come out all the time, but there’s something about cozying up with popcorn and taking a break from holiday shopping that makes releases at this time of year extra special. Derrick Bang talks upcoming releases to screen and streaming services.

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Sound Advice: Some Classic Tunes Coming Back In New Boxed Sets

December 19, 2019

’Tis the season of great classics. CapRadio’s Dennis Newhall samples music from new boxed sets, just in time for holiday gift giving. We’ll hear songs from The Beatles, The Steve Miller Band, Bob Dylan and Johnny Cash and Stevie Ray Vaughn.

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Tommy Orange Talks About His Novel, 'There There'

December 18, 2019

Tommy Orange is a Northern California writer. His book "There There" was a Pulitzer finalist and won other literary awards. Before an audience in September, he explained why he thinks the Trump presidency led to the attention his debut novel got.

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Jon Bafus Talks About New Music Inspired By A Health Scare

December 18, 2019

Sacramento singer-songwriter Jon Bafus has new music out. He had a dramatic health scare recently. Besides sending him to the hospital, the scare pushed him into the recording studio. He’ll talk about his health and his music.

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Courtesy of the Latino Center of Art and Culture

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Seventh Annual 'La Pastorela De Sacramento'

December 16, 2019

It’s the holiday season and there are many performances to choose from in the Sacramento region to mark the time of the year. Today, we’re going to sample one, live in the studio: “La Pastorela de Sacramento.”

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Capital Stage Returns To Pemberly For Jane Austen-Inspired "The Wickhams"

December 13, 2019 | Jeff Hudson

Sacramento’s Capital Stage is presenting another holiday season play recalling British writer Jane Austen. Critic Jeff Hudson says this nimble production will particularly appeal to fans of PBS serials like “Downton Abbey” and “Upstairs, Downstairs.”

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Black Laughs Matter Comedy Show Comes to Sacramento

December 11, 2019

Black Lives Matter began after Trayvon Martin was shot and killed in Florida with #BlackLivesMatter. Since then, there have been varying approaches to reach more people, including Black Laughs Matter, bringing Black comedians to perform stand up.

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'The Nutcracker' Returns To The Sacramento Ballet This Holiday Season

December 10, 2019

"The Nutcracker" is a holiday classic for people of all ages to enjoy. While the story stays pretty much the same through the years, the Sacramento Ballet made some changes to its version in 2018 that endure in 2019.

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Sound Advice With Jeff Hudson: Performances For The Holiday Season

December 5, 2019

How will you decide what holiday performances to attend? CapRadio has recommendations for you, from the Baroque to seasonal songs, ballet to folklorico. In this installment of Sound Advice, Jeff Hudson shares his picks.

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