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Fresh and frank, 'Awakening' is as original as it is timeless

By Marcus Crowder - Published: 12:00 am

You often see the tag line "A new musical." It usually means newly made but not necessarily originally conceived.

By Edward Ortiz - Published: Friday, November 6 2009 - 12:00 am

Conductor Donald Kendrick's reach extends beyond the podium and the Sacramento Choral Society to a generation of Sacramento music leaders.

Theater review: 'Spring Awakening' is new , frank - and original

By Marcus Crowder - Updated: Friday, November 6 2009 - 11:02 am

"Spring Awakening," the Tony Award-winning musical playing at the Sacramento Community Center, makes good on its boast of originality with a fresh presentation of the play's potent content.

Can Sacramento handle 'Spring Awakening'?

Seven things to do this weekend

Updated: Friday, November 6 2009 - 1:36 pm

What: It's your last chance to catch the funny timely production of Stephen Karam's "Speech & Debate." Director Stephanie Gularte has assembled a first-rate young cast in this new play that speaks to our modern life and times.

Live This City: Woo-Wooo!

By Nicole Williams - Published: Friday, November 6 2009 - 12:00 am

Ding-ding-ding-ding. As the red and white crossing arms swing downward, halting rush-hour traffic, our trains teach us the virtue of patience almost daily here in the Sacramento region.

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Peter Wolf to perform with Portland Symphony

Rocker Peter Wolf says he's looking forward to trying some home-brewed beer and good wine when he arrives in Maine for a gig with the Portland Symphony Orchestra.