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By Allen Pierleoni - Published: Monday, November 9 2009 - 12:00 am

Shanthi Sekaran expects to be "boxed in" with other Indian American writers, though she doesn't like the notion.

Horns, imagination aplenty at CSUS festival

By Edward Ortiz - Published: Monday, November 9 2009 - 12:00 am

When you listen to five brass players and one percussionist, you're hearing a musical machine tailor-made for delivering new music.

DVDs to be released Tuesday

By Jim Carnes - Updated: 8:35 am

I must admit I've sometimes called him SquareBob SpongePants, but I say it with affection.

Between the Lines: Here's a book list for the guys

By Allen Pierleoni - Published: Monday, November 9 2009 - 12:00 am

We're nowhere near Father's Day, but a bunch of new guy-related books have piled up over recent weeks. Hey, we men welcome help anywhere we can get it. Or not.

Sac Choral Society's Stained Glass singing full of vivid sonic color

By Clint Swett - Published: Monday, November 9 2009 - 12:00 am

The Sacramento Choral Society inaugurated its "Stained Glass" series of concerts Saturday evening at a new venue for the ensemble – the Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament in downtown Sacramento.

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Yen says he enjoyed exploring villain role

Action star Donnie Yen says he signed on to play an ancient Chinese secret service agent in his new film - even though it was another kung fu epic - because he wanted to tackle the role of a villain who discovers his humanity.