Culture and Society

The first Africans upon the slave ships destined for the Americas sensed the coming of a great and lasting catastrophe. They had nothing that would protect and fortify them from the coming centuries of bondage and tyranny, so they sent out an exalting wail beseeching God’s mercy. God looked down on them and saw that they had nothing. They were naked and in chains. God in His singular wisdom took the very sound of their lament and turned it into their shield and their weapon, and today we call that sound music.

By being affectionate with his children, my Dad taught us that love knew no gender.

A commendable cast is let down by the material in this big, ambitious show. 'Pride and Prejudice' is still a darn good story, but this musical doesn't do it very proud.

Two different one-man shows covering two completely different topics have something in common: excellence in performance and craftsmanship.

This immersive sci-fi fantasy musical is crammed with good-natured energy and nonstop campy humor.

Classic Stage Company's new adaptation stars two actors best known for their TV roles, and tells Marlowe's story of a deal with the devil with gravitas along with plenty of humor both low and high.

'The first endeavor of the association is to develop a procedure which maintains superior quality along the Cru Bourgeois du Médoc. The association is guaranteeing a high caliber of wine for the consumer.'

A late night talk show hosted by America’s most depressed author, a musical spoof and a clown-centric variety hour are some of the bright comedy highlights at this year’s Fringe.

This is the lot of celebrities and their worst nightmare – the self-narrative taken out of their own hands and spun out of control.

On June 19-21, the Sacramento Convention Center will host Wizard World Sacramento Comic Con 2015 with special guests such as Norman Reedus, Billie Piper, Danny Trejo, Malcolm McDowell, and Jason Mewes.