Gretchen Zimmermann

Gretchen Zimmermann

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Gretchen Zimmermann founded the Vallejo Arts & Entertainment website, joined the Vallejo Sun to cover event listings and arts and culture, and has since expanded into investigative reporting.

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  Feb 23, 2023

Pioneering Vallejo cartoonist to be honored Sunday

Plaque to honor Cleven “Goodie” Goudeau, a pioneering Black cartoonist, and Jeanette McCree-Goudeau, his wife and business partner....

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  Feb 21, 2023

The Game’s Afoot – community theater brings silly fun to Vallejo

A comedy wrapped in a mystery inside a community playhouse....

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  Feb 06, 2023

Shakeup underway at Vallejo museum after executive director resigns

Executive director Melinda McCrary resigned from the museum after an at-times turbulent first year....

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  Jan 27, 2023

Faith Food Fridays unveils new Learning Community Garden for Vallejo

The garden is a joint project of Faith Food Fridays and Sustainable Solano....

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  Jan 24, 2023

Grassroots Vallejo radio station promotes local talent

Ozcat radio was launched as a pirate station in 2006....

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  Dec 14, 2022

Annual Vallejo toy drive in its 18th year expects to serve more kids than ever

This year’s event will be held on Dec. 23 from noon to 5 p.m. at Immersive Learning Center, at 250 Georgia St....

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  Dec 13, 2022

Kids theater troupe to perform ‘Elephant & Piggie’ play at Vallejo museum

The play, based on the popular Elephant & Piggie children's book series, is fun, silly and interactive....

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  Nov 29, 2022

Mad Hatter Festival to dazzle downtown Vallejo Saturday

Now in its 12th year, the festival offers a day-long smorgasbord of activities with something for everyone....

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  Nov 09, 2022

Latest Youth Arts Magazine will showcase young Vallejo artists

Vallejo Teaching Artists will debut the newest edition of YAM, Youth Arts Magazine – a student-led, student-driven publication to showcase young Vallejo artists....

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  Oct 25, 2022

World-class blues artists perform Wednesday nights at Vallejo’s Empress Lounge

Little-known venue is a treasure for blues connoisseurs....

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  Oct 12, 2022

Art Walk shows off Vallejo’s creative side every second Friday

Launched on Valentine's Day in 2014, the Art Walk has become a fixture of Vallejo’s downtown....

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  Sep 19, 2022

Black Lives Matter mural to be painted in front of Vallejo City Hall Saturday

The day-long block party will feature local musicians, food and activities for children....

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