Preet Bharara is something of a celebrity in legal circles. He distinguished himself as the hard-nosed U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York during the Obama administration. Bharara was coined a “crusader” prosecutor for aggressively fighting public corruption and Wall Street crime during his eight years in the position. He gained his […]
New Productions at B Street and STC in Same Weekend
Sacramento is graced with excellent theater companies. Each serves a different audience, but all provide high quality productions. This past weekend the Sacramento Theater Company (STC) opened its 74th season with a strong performance of Arthur Miller’s “The Crucible,” while the B Street Theater, now in its new home at the impressive Sofia, premiered Martyna […]
Three Decidedly Different Cultural Nights in Davis, CA
For those unfamiliar with the geographic locations of Sacramento and Davis, California, the distance between the two cities may seem daunting. In fact, the drive from downtown Sacramento to the U.C. Davis campus, where the Mondavi Center for the Performing Arts is located, can be confidently timed at less than 30 minutes. I live […]
Lots to Anticipate in New Season at Mondavi Center
With classes having started (or about to start) at just about every school from kindergarten through post-doc, and with autumn fast approaching, a new season of performances is about to begin at the best venue for such events in the Sacramento region. This year will mark the Mondavi Center’s 17th season of concerts, recitals and […]