Arts in Sacramento

Nutritious eating options aren’t the only factor in planning a healthy meeting.  Physical activity is another component you need to consider.  According to Destination Hotels & Resorts, 54 percent of planners indicated that adventure/active options were of great interest this coming year.  This may be a current meeting trend, but incorporating physical activity has so many health benefits that can directly affect your meeting.

As we all know, sitting for long periods of time is hard on the body.  It strains the back, slows down the processes that metabolize calories, fogs the brain and causes ants-in-the-pants syndrome.  According to WebMD, incorporating physical activity in your day affects the nervous system and sets off pleasure chemicals such as serotonin and dopamine that make us feel calm, happy and euphoric.  In fact, single bouts of exercise can reduce anxiety for several hours afterward. Christin Anderson, MS, wellness and fitness coordinator of the University of San Francisco, says "You can think more clearly, perform better and your morale is better. This is pure science -- stimulate your nervous system and function at a higher level."
 
Keeping fit in Sacramento is easy to do.  Blocks from the Sacramento Convention Center, our Downtown and Midtown areas are chockfull of fitness options – from corporate health clubs such as California Family Fitness,  24 Hour Fitness and The Capital Athletic Club to indoor rock climbing, boxing and marital arts, yoga studios and boot camps.  The track at the State Capitol is trekked by many in suits and sneakers, and our 32-mile American River Parkway is traveled by walkers, joggers and bikers.  For more on walking and jogging options see the article below, “Breakout (and Walk) Session.”  Group trainers are also available to provide workout sessions right there at your meeting site.

Incorporating time for physical activity ensures a healthier and happier delegation…and ultimately a successful and memorable meeting.   
 

The Hyatt Regency in Downtown Sacramento opened its doors for the first time 25 years ago, and since then, it has maintained a AAA Four-Diamond rating. Just steps from the Sacramento Convention Center, the Hyatt is centrally located for meeting planners and tourists alike, who can walk to the major Sacramento tourist attractions from its front door.

To celebrate 25 years in business, the Hyatt recently gave away 25 rooms for $25 per night to people who had stayed at the hotel 25 years ago. Soon, the Hyatt will announce another promotion – giving $25 hotel rooms to couples who had their wedding receptions on the grounds. For more information on that, follow the hotel’s Facebook page.

Two of the people who stayed at the Hyatt in its opening year were Dennis and Kathryn Raymond, who spent their first night as a married couple in the then-new Hyatt.

In the last 25 years, Kathryn, an artist who painted with others during the opening of the Crocker Art Museum’s new wing in 2010, said she has been to several charity events at the hotel.

Dennis, an executive with F&M Bank, said the layout is similar, but the Hyatt has been upgraded over the years to maintain a fresh and inviting look.

The Raymonds in the lobby of the Hyatt in 2013.

But what does the couple remember most about the hotel from their first stay?

“Room service,” Kathryn said with a laugh. “We were starving after our wedding reception, because we barely got to eat. No one tells you beforehand, but you spend all your time socializing and then afterward you realize how hungry you are.”

Dennis said he remembers eating big portions of whatever sounded good on the menu, including breaded cheese sticks and spaghetti.

“It was really good, and the service was excellent,” he said.

As newlyweds, the Raymonds – who lived in Sacramento – took advantage of a lower rate for local residents before heading off to their honeymoon on the Northern California coast in Mendocino.

“We were excited, because we’d never really felt so grown-up before, and here we were as a married couple staying in the nicest and newest hotel in the city,” Dennis said.

Today, the Hyatt Regency Sacramento, located at 1209 L St., remains one of the city’s flagship hotels, situated on the recently revitalized downtown section of K Street, it is just feet from the Sacramento Convention Center and overlooks the Capitol and Capitol Park.

This week: Musical Adventures & Fashionable Fun
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Fashion/Design: Capital Decades: 1940s Fashion Show Tsakopoulos Library Galleria May 21 Tues 6pm-7:30pm The Sacramento Art Deco Society directs a fashion show featuring vintage clothes and accessories of the 1940s.

Festivals: UC Davis Film Festival Varsity Theatre May 22-May 23 Wed & Thurs 8:30pm The array of short films is unpredictable and exciting. Categories include comedy, drama, animation, documentaries, and all things in between.

Festivals: Sacramento County Fair Cal Expo May 23-May 27 Thurs-Sun 10am-10pm; Mon 10am-7pm Enjoy the friendly atmosphere, traditional county fair competitions, agriculture displays, hands-on family activities, carnival, festival-style entertainment, and specialty foods.

Art: Big Names, Small Art Crocker Art Museum May 23 Thurs 6pm-9pm Bid on "Small Art" by "Big Name" regional artists at this festive silent auction party.

Music: Brit Floyd: The World's Greatest Pink Floyd Show Community Center Theater May 23 Thurs 8pm This stunning show features note-for-note performances of five full Pink Floyd album sides.

Festivals: Sacramento Music Festival Old Sacramento to Convention Center Area May 24-May 27 Fri-Sun 11am-Midnight; Mon 10am-4pm Get ready to dance in the streets morning, noon, and night as the Sacramento Music Festival celebrates 40 amazing years of world-class musical entertainment!

Festivals: International Kids Festival William Land Park May 25 Sat 10am-4pm Enjoy entertainment, a magician show, face painting, jump houses, lots of fun and prizes, and activities for the little ones.

Music: Torch Fest Torch Club May 25-May 26 Sat 4pm-1am; Sun Noon-1am Over 10 bands play each day! Music styles include blues, Americana, bluegrass, country, folk, funk, and soul.

Music: Foreverland: A Tribute to Michael Jackson Harlow's May 25 Sat 10pm With four vocalists, four horns, & a six-piece rhythm section, the band brings MJ's songs to life in a way no other group has done.

Special Events: Vettes for Vets California Automobile Museum May 26 Sun 10am-2pm See corvettes & honor military veterans at this event, which also includes food trucks and music!

Get your TixFix: Sacramento Music Festival Weekend passes! $220 value! Find out how to enter>

Three-day weekend? Check our Holiday Events section for Memorial Day activities, or do a quick date search for the weekend to see an even wider variety.

Featured Local Artist of the Month: Markos Egure Learn more about muralist and creative painter Markos Egure in his Featured Artist Profile.

There are always lots of things to do in Sacramento California. Find these events and many more on Sacramento365.com - the year-round source for Sacramento events.

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This week: Your Passport to Modern Amusements
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Food/Wine: Truckin' Tuesdays St. Rose of Lima Park Ongoing-Sept 24 Tuesdays 11am-2pm Enjoy lunch from Sacramento's favorite mobile food vendors, while sitting on bistro tables in the park. Each week features three different trucks!

Special Events: Yelp's Passport to East Sacramento Various East Sacramento locations May 14-May 16 & May 18 Tues/Thurs/Sat 7pm-9pm; Wed 6pm-8pm It's no secret: East Sac is loaded with an array of fantastic locally-owned businesses. Explore this historic and beautiful part of our glorious city with events galore!

Special Events: Mad Hatter Meets Mad Men Masonic Temple May 16 Thurs 5pm-8pm Fairytale Town mixes the zaniness of the Mad Hatter with the allure of the series Mad Men in its first ever offsite fundraising event.

Art: Art Ball Sacramento State May 17 Fri 5pm-8pm Paintings, sculpture, ceramics, drawings, electronic art, and more-much more-highlight Sacramento State's annual Art Ball.

Special Events: Mid-Century Modern Home Tour Sacramento Executive Airport May 18 Sat 9:30am-4pm Get an exciting peek into some of the best mid-century modern architecture, plus vintage transportation displays, exhibits, goodies, and more.

Music: 102.5 Live Discovery Park May 18 Sat 10am-5pm 102.5 Live features performances by T-I, E-40, Far East Movement, Baby Bash, Drop City Yacht Club, and Royalty. Also enjoy: beer and margaritas, photo booths, food, and vendors.

Festivals: Scooter's Clean Air Fun Fest and Bike Expo Fremont Park May 18 Sat 11am-3pm This family-friendly event features bike-centric exhibits and live entertainment.

Festivals: West Coast Brew Fest Miller Park May 18 Sat 1pm-5pm *VIP at Noon Enjoy unlimited microbrew tasting of 140+ beers from 70+ breweries, along with live music, great food, and awesome people.

Festivals: A Day on the Farm Soil Born Farms American River Ranch May 19 Sun 10am-4pm Come out for a day of learning, eating, celebrating, and exploring the natural world. There will be classes, kids' activities, live music, food, and more!

Festivals: Pacific Rim Street Fest Old Sacramento & Downtown Plaza May 19 Sun 10am-5pm Stop by and taste the food at one of the many food booths, watch and listen to the variety of entertainers, and experience the richness and diversity of many Pacific Rim cultures.

Get your TixFix: Color Me Rad 5K $50 value! Find out how to enter>

Featured Local Artist of the Month: Markos Egure Learn more about muralist and creative painter Markos Egure in his Featured Artist Profile.

There are always lots of things to do in Sacramento California. Find these events and many more on Sacramento365.com - the year-round source for Sacramento events.

Do you have an event coming up? Make sure it's on Sacramento365.com, the Sacramento calendar of events.

When people think of the difference tourism makes in Sacramento, it's about more than just showcasing the historic sights in the city, highlighting our thriving arts culture and bringing groups to the Sacramento Convention Center. Tourism makes a difference for Sacramento residents as well as those who arrive to get an authentic California experience.

Each year, 15.3 million visitors come to Sacramento. They come to see the epicenter of the Gold Rush in historic Old Sacramento, view stunning works of art in the newly expanded Crocker Art Museum, explore the rivers and delta, and get a closer look at the history of the railroad at the California State Railroad Museum. Class trips frequently visit the California State Capitol, and people are increasingly coming to sample some of our farm-to-fork food, as Sacramento was recently named the Farm-to-Fork Capital of America.

But those visitors bring something that also helps local residents. While they're here, visitors spend money, and that money contributes to the local economy in not only the hospitality industry, but also translates to tax money that goes to the general funds in local governments, which pay for services including police, fire, pools and parks.

As we celebrate National Travel and Tourism Week, we look at some of the impacts tourism has on the local economy in Sacramento. Check out the infographic below for a quick look at some of those impacts.

This week: Sacramento Celebrates All Sorts of Cycles
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Special Events: Aha Moment Tour 11th & K Streets May 6-May 8 Mon-Wed 10am-4pm This features a one-of-a-kind mobile TV studio in a 34' Airstream trailer designed to capture & share Americans' aha moments.

Festivals: Capitol BikeFest California State Capitol - West Steps May 9 Thurs 11am-1pm Come out on your lunch hour to this festival celebrating all things cycling! There will be vendors, display booths, music, and more.

Food/Wine: Food-Cycle Celebration Fremont Park May 9 Thurs 5pm-8pm Celebrate the local food-cycle and composting with the restaurants, farms, schools, and residents that complete the "food loop-farm to table, table to farm" in Sacramento.

Film: Wild & Scenic Film Festival Crest Theatre May 10 Fri 5pm-9:30pm See a customized selection of 17 films covering a variety of topics, including: wildlife, nature, energy, water, and more. This year's festival also features content from the Sacramento region!

Comedy: Wanda Sykes Community Center Theater May 10 Fri 8pm Wanda Sykes has been called "one of the funniest stand-up comics" by her peers and ranks among Entertainment Weekly's 25 Funniest People in America.

Special Events: East Sacramento Garden Tour Begins from David Lubin Elementary May 11-May 12 Sat & Sun 10am-4pm Stroll along the tree-lined streets and take in a variety of lush, creative gardens amid the gorgeous architecture of this older Sacramento neighborhood.

Festivals: Celebrate Sacramento William Land Park May 11 Sat Noon-4pm Celebrate our rich diversity and see all that Sacramento has to offer: from local businesses, to performance groups featured on two separate stages, to fun activities for children including carnival games and bounce houses.

2nd Saturday Activities: -Reflections: A Youth Art Show: Vox Sacramento, 5pm-9pm -Collage for a Cure: E St Gallery & Studios, 5pm-9pm -May at The Temp: The Temp Gallery, 6pm-8pm See more 2nd Sat events>

Sports/Rec: CycloFemme American River Bike Trail May 12 Sun 9am-Noon Come celebrate Mother's Day and ride to encourage women to ride and change the world.

Music: Yo La Tengo Harlow's May 12 Sun 9pm Indie rock band Yo La Tengo is one of the most beloved groups in America & have been together for nearly 30 years. Don't miss them!

Get your TixFix: West Coast Brew Fest $80 value! Find out how to enter>

Take Mom out for Mother's Day! Check our Holiday Events section for ideas.

Featured Local Artist of the Month: Markos Egure Learn more about muralist and creative painter Markos Egure in his Featured Artist Profile.

On the Sac365 Blog Kids and parents alike will love A Little Princess at Sacramento Theatre Company.

There are always lots of things to do in Sacramento California. Find these events and many more on Sacramento365.com - the year-round source for Sacramento events.

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This week: Repeat the Cycle: Do Good & Give Back
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Special Events: Arts Day of Giving Various locations April 29 Mon, activity times vary This 24-hour giving challenge for the arts is the perfect time to give, as donations receive a match. More than 20 special events are planned for this day, including a fun-filled Lunch Hour Event!

Sports/Rec: May is Bike Month Various locations May 1-May 31 Dates & times vary All across Sacramento, people are bicycling! Join activities all month long to promote cycling in the Sacramento region.

Fashion/Design: Kaleidoscope Fashion Show American River College May 3 Fri 11am/5pm/7:30pm See 12 designer's work, celebrating the designer's views, silhouettes, and styles.

Music: Friday Night Concerts in the Park Cesar Chavez Plaza May 3-July 26 Fridays 5pm-9pm Kick off the CIP season with Element of Soul, Musical Charis, They Went Ghost, & DJ Epic.

Poetry & Lit: Read-Aloud: Harry Potter & the Sorcerer's Stone Fairytale Town May 3 Fri 6pm Relive the epic story that enchanted millions of readers of all ages. Join Fairytale Town for a unique nonstop read-aloud of J.K. Rowling's first tale in the popular Harry Potter series.

Food/Wine: Smoke & Fire: Tri-Tip & Rib Cook-Off Competition 1409 Del Paso Blvd. May 4 Sat Noon-4pm Enjoy delicious food, live music, antique fire trucks, a beer garden, children's activities, and more.

Special Events: May the Fourth Be With You: Star Wars Celebration West Sacramento Community Center May 4 Sat 4pm-9pm This Star Wars-themed mini-convention features vendors, costume characters, art, film, exhibits, games, hands-on activities, fashion show, contests, crafts, live comedy, and more.

Special Events: David Sedaris Crest Theatre May 4 Sat 8pm With sardonic wit and incisive social critiques, David Sedaris has become one of America 's pre-eminent humor writers. See him live at the Crest!

Local Marketplace: GOOD: Street Food + Design Market 1409 Del Paso Blvd. May 5 Sun 11am-4pm Attend Northern California's most dynamic gathering of innovative and artisan food and design!

Nightlife: Cinco de Old Sacto Old Sacramento Bars May 5 Sun 6pm-2am Celebrate Cinco de Mayo in Old Sacramento! Participating bars will have food and drink specials as well as live music, comedy, karaoke, and dancing.

Get your TixFix: A Little Princess at Sacramento Theatre Company $92 value! Find out how to enter>

Happy Cinco de Mayo! See ways to celebrate.

Featured Local Artist of the Month: Markos Egure Get a sneak peek at our May Featured Artist & see his mural unveiled on Tuesday.

It's time to bike! Register to record your miles for May is Bike Month & join our Sac365.com team!

There are always lots of things to do in Sacramento California. Find these events and many more on Sacramento365.com - the year-round source for Sacramento events.

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This week: Go Green and Get Out a Bit
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Festivals: Earth Day Carnival Swanston Community Center April 22 Mon 4pm-6pm Come and enjoy games, activities, snacks, and more. Fun for the whole family!

Festivals: Spring Carnival El Camino Ave. & Del Paso Blvd. April 24-April 28 Wed 4pm-10pm; Thurs & Fri 3pm-11pm; Sat & Sun Noon-11pm Games, rides, and eats provide endless family-fun! There are rides for all ages including bumper cars, tidal wave, and the classic giant Ferris Wheel.

Music: Nashville Concert Series Haggin Oaks Golf Complex April 26-April 28 Fri-Sun 2pm Many of Nashville's brightest singers and songwriters will be providing concerts at the Haggin Oaks Golf Expo this year, including Emily West, Julie Roberts, Lindsay Lawler, Summerlin Road, and Jimmy Wayne.

Theatre: Road to Nirvana Wilkerson Theatre Ongoing-May 5 Fri & Sat 8pm; Sun 7pm This play by the Actor's Workshop of Sacramento is a non-stop tale of friendship & sacrifice, down a dark & dangerous road.

Kids & Fam: YMCA's Healthy Kids Day Sacramento Area YMCA April 27 Sat 8:30am-1pm This event features fun, active play as well as educational activities that will inspire kids to carry a spirit of excitement & exploration.

Special Events: Curtis Park Home & Garden Tour Curtis Park Neighborhood April 27 Sat 10am-4pm This tour offers a range of authentic and historic architectural exteriors with equally diverse and artfully designed interiors. The tour is held in Spring so visitors can enjoy delightful weather and new foliage.

Festivals: Wildflower Wonders Soil Born Farms April 27 Sat 10am-5pm This is a showcase of native plants in their natural habitats of the greater Sacramento region.

Festivals: SactoMoFo 6 6th & X Streets, under the freeway April 27 Sat 11am-4pm Sacramentans will enjoy a wide variety of culinary delights served up by over two dozen mobile food vendors at SactoMoFo 6!

Special Events: Sactopalooza Sacramento Turn Verein April 27 Sat 7pm-11pm Active 20-30's annual spring party features Whiskey Dawn, Superlicious, & DJ Rigatony. There'll be drinks, food, & more!

Festivals: Jewish Heritage Festival 20th Street & Capitol Avenue April 28 Sun 10am-2pm Enjoy a street fair in Midtown with live entertainment, food trucks serving Mediterranean fair, shopping, exciting activities for children of all ages, and much more.

Get your TixFix: Vintage 2013 $250 value! Find out how to enter>

Arts Day of Giving Plenty of events are on schedule for this drive!

Featured Local Artist of the Month: Shawn Aveningo Learn more about poet Shawn Aveningo in her Featured Artist Profile. See her perform with Poetica Erotica this Friday at Luna's Unplugged.

Get access to half-price tickets! Visit our Goldstar deals page.

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There are always lots of things to do in Sacramento California. Find these events and many more on Sacramento365.com - the year-round source for Sacramento events.

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Sacramento offers a wealth of picturesque sights, fun adventures and hidden corners perfect for relaxation. Our most recent fan photos show a variety of some of the things we like to do in the springtime, from boating to performance arts to simply kicking back and relaxing with a latte.

If you’d like to submit your photo of Sacramento, message it to us or post it on our wall on our Facebook page.

Sacramento is a city built at the confluence of the American and Sacramento rivers, and locals and visitors alike take to our waterways, especially in the warmer spring and summer months. This photo submitted by Tracy Counts shows a boat at the Riverbank Marina.

Another of Sacramento’s strong points is its diversity of locally owned coffee places, which outnumber the larger chain locations. Mattie Allison Doan shared this photo of lattes at Broadacre Coffee, which is a relatively new spot opened in a former bookstore located at 1014 10^th St. in Downtown Sacramento.

There’s no shortage of unique buildings in the Sacramento area, and one that sticks out is the Ziggurat Building across the river in West Sacramento, shown in this photo by Adam Lundt. West Sacramento’s River Walk Park is located near the Ziggurat Building and Raley Field, and it’s one of the best places in the area to get a photo of Downtown Sacramento.

Of course, heading across the river isn’t the only place to get a fantastic shot of Downtown Sacramento. This photo by JHowat Media was taken from the top floor of a publicly accessible parking garage at 14^th and H streets. You can see much of Downtown Sacramento and all the way to Tower Bridge next to Old Sacramento.

Speaking of Tower Bridge, it makes an appearance in this photo submitted by Jessica Bianucci of her friend, Lexi Whaley, who is a local dancer. Sacramento has a wealth of performing arts, from the Sacramento Ballet to numerous theaters showing locally produced shows or Broadway hits. Find out what events will be going on when you stay here by visiting Sacramento 365.

The rivers are great, but swimming pools are just as popular, and this shot of a rooftop swimming pool in Downtown Sacramento comes from Billy’s Market & Deli. While this one is only open to residents of the building, many Sacramento hotels offer outside or rooftop swimming pools. Check our Sacramento hotels website for special rates and events.

See our previous fan photo post here.

This week: Marvel at Sacramento's Diversity
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Nightlife: Raw Sacramento: Marvel District 30 April 17 Wed 7pm-10:30pm This multi-faceted artistic showcase features film, music, fashion, art, and more.

Fashion/Design: Inside the Vault Textile Tours: Hats & Headwear Center for Sacramento History April 18-April 21 Thurs-Sun 11am/1pm/3pm On this tour, you will have the rare opportunity to view nearly 75 pieces of headwear dating from the 1860s to the 1970s.

Comedy: B Street Live! Assembly Ongoing-June 1 Thurs-Sat 7pm-8:15pm This sketch comedy act, akin to SNL, changes based on current events & pop culture.

Theatre: Taming of the Shrew TAAC's Blue Box Theater April 18-May 4 Thurs-Sat 8pm; Sun 7pm Set in a trailer park, The Alternative Arts Collective's adaptation of Shakespeare's tale adds a new level of zany to this classic kind of, sort of love story.

Music: The English Beat Ace of Spades April 19 Fri 7pm It's a night of ska, reggae, and new wave as The English Beat perform at Ace of Spades! Also performing is La Noche Oskura.

Local Marketplace: Traders' Faire: California's First Mall Sutter's Fort State Historic Park April 20-April 21 Sat & Sun 10am-5pm Learn from & support artisan crafters at this event, and stroll next door to the Indian Museum for their crafts market, too!

Festivals: Sacramento International Film Festival Various Downtown locations April 20-April 28 Daily, times vary See some of the world's best filmic talent both globally & locally with over a week of films, workshops, & special events.

Sports/Rec: Capital City Classic Crocker Park April 21 Sun 8am Follow a scenic 5K, 10K, or 10-mile course with views of the State Capitol, Tower and I Street Bridges, Old Sac, the Sacramento River, and Crocker Park.

Festivals: Art Spark: An Inclusive Arts Festival for Families Crocker Art Museum April 21 Sun 11am-1pm Families are invited to an inclusive celebration of children and the arts. Enjoy performances by Francie Dillon along with many other groups and hands-on fun stations designed for visitors of all abilities.

Festivals: Sacramento Earth Day Celebration Southside Park April 21 Sun 11am-4pm Learn about living healthier & protecting the environment while enjoying great entertainment, activities, and cuisine.

It's time for Earth Day! Find events here.

Featured Local Artist of the Month: Shawn Aveningo Learn more about poet Shawn Aveningo in her Featured Artist Profile.

Get access to half-price tickets! Visit our Goldstar deals page.

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There are always lots of things to do in Sacramento California. Find these events and many more on Sacramento365.com - the year-round source for Sacramento events.

Do you have an event coming up? Make sure it's on Sacramento365.com, the Sacramento calendar of events.