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The following is the Nov. 5 edition of Cultural Capital, an arts and entertainment newsletter written by Abridged contributor Chris Macias. Want it sent directly to your inbox?\u00a0Sign up here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The classic hip-hop track \u201cAward Tour\u201d<\/a> by A Tribe Called Quest kept playing in my head while crafting this week\u2019s Cultural Capital. But in this case, it\u2019s more like an \u201carts tour\u201d around the region.<\/p>\n

A sense of adventure runs through this week\u2019s arts and entertainment picks, leading with a trek through Placer County and an homage to a historic Sacramento neighborhood. We\u2019ll also drop by Davis for a festival with an international flair, brush up on those cumbia steps to support a beloved space for Sacramento culture and celebrate the salmon run in Winters.<\/p>\n

There\u2019s plenty to discover, so let\u2019s get crackin\u2019!<\/p>\n

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Play tourist while immersing yourself in art<\/p>\n

The details:<\/p>\n

Various locations around Placer County<\/p>\n

Nov. 6-8 (Friday-Sunday)<\/p>\n

Free<\/p>\n

Let\u2019s go beyond the gallery and go to the source of where local art is created. The Placer Artists Tour<\/a> runs this weekend and next, showcasing nearly 130 artists who create in locales such as Roseville, Loomis and Lincoln. Some of them open their studios as part of a self-guided tour, a chance to hear directly from these artists in their creative environs.<\/p>\n

The tour also winds through the area\u2019s galleries and schools, with demonstrations at some stops and the chance to purchase art. The works span a wide swath of media, from oil paintings and sculptures to fused glass, furniture and photography.<\/p>\n

Pro tips: Pre-registering is encouraged (you get the chance to win \u201cArt Bucks\u201d vouchers), and don\u2019t miss the musical performances at select stops.<\/p>\n

A lot of ground will be covered in this 33rd edition of the event, both geographically and artistically. Take the time to plan ahead and soak in Placer County\u2019s creativity.<\/p>\n

Support an integral space for artistry and education<\/p>\n

The details:<\/p>\n

Sol Collective, 2574 21st St., Sacramento<\/p>\n

7 p.m., Nov. 6 (Friday)<\/p>\n

$15 in advance, $20 at door<\/p>\n

I remember when Sol Collective opened its doors in 2005 on Del Paso Boulevard, an energized space for arts, culture and community. 21 years later, Sol Collective evolves just south of Broadway with a range of programs including arts workshops, R&B yoga and a \u201cBreath in Rhythm\u201d<\/a> class for men to address their stress.<\/p>\n

Help keep this local cultural institution thriving on Nov. 6 (Friday) at Noche de Cumbias y Calaveras II<\/a>. Plan to bring your dancing shoes, bid on art during a silent auction and bond with community as a Catrina costume contest takes place.<\/p>\n

Connect with local Japanese American history<\/p>\n

The details:<\/p>\n

Sacramento History Museum, 101 I St., Sacramento<\/p>\n

11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Nov. 7 (Saturday)<\/p>\n

Free<\/p>\n

Think of Sacramento Japantown Matsuri<\/a> as a kind of celebratory wake for a historic local neighborhood. The event at the Sacramento History Museum is tied to its latest exhibit \u201cJapantown: Destroyed by Design,\u201d which captures this Downtown area before it disappeared due to the internment of Japanese Americans during World War II and redevelopment projects.<\/p>\n

The family-oriented matsuri (festival) will be held both inside and outside the museum, with traditional Japanese dance and music, storytelling, martial arts demonstrations and a community marketplace among its offerings.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Enter a world of inspirations<\/p>\n

The details:<\/p>\n

International House Davis, 10 College Park, Davis<\/p>\n

2-9 p.m., Nov. 7 (Saturday)<\/p>\n

Free<\/p>\n

Take a jaunt to International House Davis on Saturday, and it\u2019ll feel like a trip around the world over the course of a few hours. Located across from the northern edge of UC Davis\u2019 campus,\u00a0International Fest 2026<\/a> features a global lineup of arts and culture, plus a marketplace and kids\u2019 crafts. From Japanese taiko drumming and Iranian percussion to traditional Irish tunes and Afro-Brazilian dance, this festival is a perfect opportunity to explore artistry from far-flung lands in a single, celebratory setting.<\/p>\n

A festival that honors an iconic local fish<\/p>\n

The details:<\/p>\n

Rotary Park, 201 Railroad Ave., Winters<\/p>\n

11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Nov. 7 (Saturday)<\/p>\n

Free<\/p>\n

The Chinook salmon\u2019s annual return to Putah Creek is always something to celebrate. They are key to the region\u2019s biodiversity, transferring marine nutrients into freshwater environments, and a source of cultural identity for local Native American communities. This fall run of Chinook salmon will be commemorated at the\u00a0Winters Salmon Festival<\/a>\u00a0with live music, kids\u2019 activities and educational programs about the importance of conserving our watersheds.<\/p>\n

More events you won\u2019t want to miss<\/p>\n

Before I go,<\/p>\n

For the photography buffs out there, note it\u2019s the last week of Kimberly Olker\u2019s exhibit<\/a> at the PBS KVIE Gallery. These works capture natural settings in ways that are serene, yet dazzling in their colors and composition. Note the gallery is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. today and Friday, then closed over the weekend.<\/p>\n

And we\u2019ve got a new edition of \u201cThe Stacks,\u201d Abridged by PBS KVIE\u2019s video concert series in collaboration with Amatoria Fine Arts Books. Beti Masenqo is the star of this show<\/a>, mixing her classical violin training with folk guitar and influences from her Ethiopian church choir.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Keep in touch at christo916@gmail.com<\/a>, and see you next week!<\/p>\n