Literary Arts – Yuba Sutter Arts & Culture

“Jekyll & Hyde, the Musical” is Coming to the Sutter Theater Center for the Arts

Leave a Comment / Happenings, Literary Arts, Theater / By Abbie Cesena

Who even knew that there is a Broadway musical based on the 1886 novella The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde by Robert Louis Stevenson? Well, get ready because this Broadway hit is coming to the Sutter Theater Center for the Arts. The 1990 musical was originally conceived for the stage by Frank Wildhorn and Steve Cuden. It features music by Frank […]

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Join the Super Puppies for A Wellness Adventure

Happenings, Literary Arts, Special Events, Theater, Youth / By Abbie Cesena

Free Books for the First 20 Pre-Registered Families The Super Puppies are on the move, this time going on A Wellness Adventure at the Sutter Theater Center for the Art. Join author Tonya Flores as audience members experience an array of adventures presented as a live theatrical production by the Marysville Charter Academy for the

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A Poetry and Popcorn Event

Happenings, Literary Arts, Special Events / By Abbie Cesena

In Honor of National Poetry Month Yuba Sutter Arts & Culture is proud to present a very special “Poetry and Popcorn” event during National Poetry Month. The program includes several accomplished local poets along with interpreters of poetry with a keynote address and reading by the Sutter and Yuba County Poet Laureate, Marcelo Hernandez Castillo.

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The Reel Book Society Announces their 2022 Book & Film Schedule!

Film & Video, Happenings, Literary Arts, News / By Abbie Cesena

The Reel Book Society is a FREE book & film club that welcomes new members each month to read a book and then watch the film based off of it! We read and watch all genres with like-minded book lovers. Everyone 16+ is welcome to join the society that takes place on the Yuba Sutter

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Poetry Out Loud 2021-2022 Season Underway!

Blog, Literary Arts, News, Youth / By Abbie Cesena

Submissions are open, Deadline is February 1, 2021. Poetry Out Loud is back! We will continue the annual tradition of POL, all Yuba-Sutter High School Students are invited to join in the fun! Check out the YSAC POL main page for more information. All participating students will receive a $20 gift card to Dutch Bros!

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Reel Book Society: Sign-Up

Film & Video, Literary Arts / By David Read

Calling all literature and film lovers! The Reel Book Society is open for sign-ups! The first book and film starting in February is “Emma” by Jane Austen. Remember this club is is not your traditional book club, we are doing a lot more than discussing a book. We start the 1st of February, so sign

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Poetry Square

Literary Arts / By David Read

Join Poet in Residence Diane Funston and Friends Yuba Sutter Arts & Culture is pleased to announce a new poetry series called Poetry Square. Poet in Residence Diane Funston has been a mainstay on the local spoken word scene since moving to Marysville five years ago with her husband, Roger. Diane has invited some of her poet

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Scholastic Writing Awards and Poetry Out Loud Programs Now Underway for Yuba-Sutter Students

Artist Opportunities, Call for Artists, Literary Arts / By Mark Bradley

Yuba Sutter Arts is especially proud of its many Arts in Education programs. The school year is well underway, and we are ready to send teaching artists into local classrooms to talk about two of our premier programs; Poetry Out Loud and the Scholastic Writing Awards. Each year at about this time, we ask for the support

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Scholastic Writing Awards Program for Yuba-Sutter Students

Literary Arts, News, Youth / By Mark Bradley

Now Accepting Entries for 7-12 Graders Yuba Sutter Arts is are now accepting submissions from local students for the 2018 – 19 Scholastic Writing Awards program. Students from 7th through 12th grades may enter work in various writing categories based on their own areas of interest and expertise. The winners in all categories will be announced early next

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Ragged Clause: Volume 1, No. 2

Literary Arts, News / By Mark Bradley

We are very proud to bring you the Summer edition of “Ragged Clause,” Yuba Sutter Arts’ new-this-year literary and art journal. This edition was assembled and edited by our own Yuba-Sutter Poet Laureate, Jonathan Kinsman. We also included some wonderful portraits by local high school students. You will also be able to find printed copies

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Shakespeare Readers’ Theater Season Includes Shakespeare Film Series

Art Participation, Film & Video, Happenings, Literary Arts, Special Events / By Mark Bradley

Add a little laughter and love, drama and intrigue – Elizabethan style – to your life! Shakespeare Readers’ Theatre will help you see why his plays have been so popular for over 400 years. Readers meet, read Shakespeare’s plays, and learn as they are broken down into easy-to-understand language by local playwright and Poet Laureate,

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YSA’s New Journal: Ragged Clause

Literary Arts, News / By Mark Bradley

Ragged Clause is YSA’s new literary and arts journal. All are welcome to contribute. Printed copies will also be available at the Sutter County and Yuba County Libraries, Yuba Sutter Arts office in Marysville as well as The Brick and other locations. Volume 1, Number 1 (March 2018)

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Poetry Out Loud Winners with Senator Nielsen

“Poetry Out Loud” Competition is Underway in Yuba-Sutter

Art Participation, Happenings, Literary Arts, Youth / By Mark Bradley

At Yuba Sutter Arts, the literary arts are high on our list of priorities. So for the ninth year, we will once again sponsor the annual Poetry Out Loud competition in conjunction with the California Arts Council and the National Endowment for the Arts. There’s still plenty of time for our local high school English,

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Scholastic Writing Awards Ceremony at the Burrows Theater

Artist Opportunities, Literary Arts, Youth / By Mark Bradley

Yuba Sutter Arts (YSA) is in the midst of an ongoing series of literary arts events during the first quarter of 2018. Last year, YSA signed on as the regional affiliate for the Scholastic Writing Awards. You know, Scholastic, the publishing company that puts on the book fairs at schools from which our kids get

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2017 “Poetry Out Loud” Competition Yields Record Participation

Happenings, Literary Arts, News, Youth / By Mark Bradley

Earlier this year, Yuba Sutter Arts invited all local high school students to join in the fun of poetry recitation. Over 60 students accepted the challenge which is an all time record for the nine years of the event. On Thursday evening, February 9th, each one walked out on stage and presented their memorized poems

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Poetry Out Loud Competition is Underway

Art Participation, Artist Opportunities, Literary Arts, Youth / By David Read

Free Pizza and Gift Cards for All Participants At Yuba Sutter Arts, the literary arts are high on our list of priorities. As a result, we sponsor the annual Poetry Out Loud competition in conjunction with the California Arts Council and the National Endowment for the Arts. There’s still plenty of time for our local

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