SacTown Talks

Best of Episodes 1 -10

Lyndsay Burch​ is the artistic producer at B Street Theatre. She is also managing B Street’s move to its new home, the $30 million Sofia complex in Sacramento’s Sutter District. Join us as we talk about the “craft” of theatrical directing and producing, casting actors, resolving on-set squabbles, and what it means to produce “new works” as opposed to classic plays. Ms. Burch also previews the opening of the Sofia and talks about what it means for theatre and for the Sacramento region.

Dr. Linda Katehi is Chancellor Emerita and Distinguished Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering at UC Davis. She was the first woman to hold the post as Chancellor, serving from 2009 - 2016. She resigned from the Chancellor's position in 2016 after a series of well-publicized events.

She is also a world-renowned electrical engineer and scholar, holding 19 US patents and over 700 publications. Dr. Katehi's career also includes membership in the National Academy of Engineering, chair of the US Secretary of Commerce's Committee for the National Medal of Technology and Innovation, and chair of the President's Committee for the National Medal of Science.

Dr. Katehi is also a pioneer and leader for women and girls in STEM, being the first woman from her small Greek island of Salamis to go to college.

The #Thanksgiving episode with Noel Kammermann, Executive Director of Sacramento Loaves & Fishes. Together we discuss housing and homelessness in Sacramento, and reflect on what we both have to be #thankful for.

Veterans Day Episode W/ Mikhail Venikov

Mikhail Venikov is a former US Army Ranger, a professional MMA fighter and currently serves as a peace officer. Mikhail is also the founder of Ranger Road, a non-profit that helps Vets find camaraderie and support through outdoor adventures and group activities.

www.rangerroad.org

Today's episode is dedicated to Patrick Keating, 1st Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment.

#rltw

Patrick Harbison, owner of Patrick Harbison Public Relations, a hyper-local Sacramento PR firm specializing in earned media for local, non-profit, and politically minded organizations.

Patrick is a three-time Hermes award winner, has been voted “Best of Sacramento” in various categories by both the Sacramento News and Review and the KCRA A-List and was selected as one of the Sacramento Business Journal’s top “40 Under 40” professionals in 2014. He most recently won the Power of Voice award by Access Sacramento for donating his time to philanthropic causes.

Join us for an in-depth discussion on the "craft" of PR, making the jump into entrepreneurship, and talking about Patrick's favorite places to eat and drink!

Richard Muñoz Moore is a local life-long artist. Richard's subject matter and range of work are quite broad. Some of his work is autobiographical without being obvious, encouraging the viewer to think about the work in front of them.

Richard's paintings have been shown in four gallery exhibitions and a national juried art exhibit benefitting PBS. His work has also been featured for the California 'Art In Public Places' program.

Dominique Bukasa is the CEO and founder of Bridgeline Academy which organizes educational events to encourage students from disadvantaged backgrounds to consider a career in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math (STEM).

For Dominique, opening doors to STEM for disadvantaged children is a way to ensure that the economic prosperity brought on by the digital revolution is accessible to all sectors of society.

Tina Eriksen & Johnny Ochoa are here to preview the Capital City Swing Jam & The California Swing Dance Championships & talk all things swing dancing.

Assemblymember Jim Cooper represents Sacramento and the communities of Elk Grove, Lodi, and Galt in California's State Assembly. He is also the founding mayor of the City of Elk Grove and served for over 30 years with the Sacramento County Sheriffs Department. Assemblymember Cooper shares stories of serving as an undercover narcotics officer, provide us with a 2017 legislative session wrap up, and discuss how his previous experiences shape his world view.