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Colorful Altars, Sugar Skulls, and Mariachi: Inside Sacramento’s Día de los Muertos Fiesta
Día de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, is a Mexican tradition that celebrates the lives of loved ones who have passed away. Through colorful altars, music, dance, and traditional food, the holiday honors family connections and keeps cultural heritage alive. In downtown Sacramento, the California Museum brings this tradition to the community through its annual Día de los Muertos Fiesta. Held on Saturday, October 10, 2026, the museum’s 13th annual Fiesta featured cultural perf
Britney Sweis
Oct 112 min read


Classic British Cars Become Subjects for Sacramento Artists
CARMICHAEL, Calif. — Fifteen classic British sports cars lined the grounds of the Sacramento Fine Arts Center during a Second Saturday Plein Air event, giving local artists a set of subjects to work from.
Britney Sweis
Sep 152 min read


From Sidewalks to Classrooms: Chalk It Up’s Impact on Arts Education
What began as a gathering of local artists in 1991 has grown into a Labor Day tradition drawing roughly 40,000 people to Midtown Sacramento.
Britney Sweis
Sep 103 min read
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