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Actor Harrison Ford was inducted into the California Hall of Fame on the night of Nov. 30, 2016. Ford has starred in movies like Indiana Jones, Star Wars, Blade Runner and Working Girl. (Photo by Luis Gael Jimenez)

2016 California Hall of Fame

Hannah Darden and Luis Gael December 2, 2016

By Hannah Darden and Luis Gael Jimenez The 10th annual California Hall of Fame ceremony was held at the California Museum on the night of Nov. 30 to honor individuals who embody the spirit of the Golden...

Craig Owens will be performing at the Boardwalk in Orangevale, California on Dec. 2. (Photo courtesy of Lisa Togerson)

Former Chiodos frontman will perform in Sacramento

Luis Gael November 29, 2016

Former Chiodos frontman Craig Owens will be performing at the Boardwalk in Orangevale, California on Friday, Dec. 2 with his new band: badXchannels. Owens describes his new band as a collaboration of...

Artist John Klaiber paints the flower of life geometric design on an old surfboard during his Zoo Time solo exhibition on Nov. 12. (Photo by Luis Gael Jimenez)

ARC student turns trash into art

Luis Gael November 15, 2016

Inside of a century-old kiln with 10 ft high brick walls covered in decades of soot and char stands an artist. His only light source, a near-blinding work light that stings your eyes if you even look in...

Artist Jessica Williams will haver her Butts: Concepts and Color Theory” series displayed at the Shadow Box Gallery from Oct 18-31.

No butts about it: artist reimagines the ‘historically unaesthetic body part’

Luis Gael October 19, 2016

Sacramento State University student Jessica Williams is preparing to have her “Butts: Concepts and Color Theory” series displayed at American River College’s Shadow Box Gallery. Williams, an...

Hopsin performs on stage for his tour “SavageVille,” at Ace of Spades in downtown Sacramento 1417 R St, on Sat. Oct. 8. The rapper demonstrated his spontaneity when he jumped off of the stage, and with the support of his fans, stood up and continued to rap. (Photo by Cheyenne Drury)

Inside the ill mind of Hopsin

Cheyenne Drury and Luis Gael October 13, 2016

By Luis Gael Jimenez & Cheyenne Drury When you look into the eyes of rapper Hopsin, it's hard to look away. The artist has a certain je ne sais quoi quality about him. That, and a pair of shock-white...

Fans sing along with Hopsin at Ace of Spades in Sacramento, California on Oct. 8. (Photo by Cheyenne Drury)

Photo Gallery: Hopsin “SavageVille” Tour

Cheyenne Drury and Luis Gael October 13, 2016

By Luis Gael Jimenez and Cheyenne Drury

Artist Unity Lewis explains to a crowd of onlookers the meaning behind some of his murals in the Kaneko Art Gakllery at American River College on Oct. 11 (Photo by Luis Gael Jimenez)

Kaneko hosts art reception for Unity Lewis

Luis Gael October 13, 2016

The Kaneko Art Gallery hosted a reception honoring the work of artist Unity Lewis on Tuesday. Lewis has been covering the walls of the Kaneko with murals and turning the gallery into a home away from...

Fans make their way to Fan Fest at the newly opened Golden 1 Center in downtown Sacramento, California on Oct. 1 (Photo by Luis Gael Jimenez)

Photo Gallery: Sacramento Kings “Fan Fest”

Luis Gael October 4, 2016

The Sacramento Kings held their first team event in the newly built Golden 1 Center by opening their doors to fans for an open practice event on Oct. 1. “Fan Fest” was a free event with the only...

Artist Bia Allen arranges some of the pieces that will go up on display in the Shadow Box Gallery at American River College (Photos by Luis Gael Jimenez)

Tattoo artist showcases photo-like portraits at Kaneko

Luis Gael October 3, 2016

American River College student Bia Allen will have his work featured at the Shadow Box Gallery from Oct.1-16. For his current showcase, Allen focused heavily on portraits with exaggerated features. “I...

The Crest Theater will be hosting the A Place Called Sacramento film festival on Oct. 7 (Luis Gael Jimenez 2016)

Film festival coming to “A Place Called Sacramento”

Luis Gael September 22, 2016

The 17th annual “A Place Called Sacramento” film festival will be taking place on Oct. 8 at the Crest Theater in Downtown Sacramento. It starts at 7 p.m. The festival serves as a showcase of Sacramento’s...

Unity Lewis planning out his artwork in the Kaneko Gallery

Bay area artist hopes to establish himself at Kaneko Gallery

Luis Gael September 20, 2016

Over the course of the next week, artist Unity Lewis will be hosting an exhibition and live art show at American River College’s James Kaneko Gallery, which will take viewers through the history of African-American...

Comedian Becky Lynn performs at the “Moving Van Show” on Sept. 17 in a parking lot in Sacramento (Photos by Luis Gael Jimenez)

Underground comedy uncovered

Luis Gael September 20, 2016

An underground comedy show is taking Sacramento parking lots by storm. The “Moving Van Show” is a monthly comedy show that takes place out of the back of a U-Haul truck in various undisclosed locations...

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