We're excited about what is happening in Sacramento.  And you should be too.  As the summer travel and tourism season kicks off, Sacramento events, attractions and more are ready to accommodate your group's itinerary.  I have compiled a list of 5 things we are excited about in Sacramento.  There is something here to fit all the varied interests of the members of your group, and we are here, as always, to help you plan the best itinerary to fit the needs of your group.

Here are five things we are excited about in Sacramento:  

1. The Beer Renaissance - Beer-making has long been a tradition in Sacramento, but a wave of new breweries has recently popped up in town. Track 7, Ruhstaller and American River Brewing have joined the ranks of Sierra Nevada Brewing,  Rubicon, River City Brewing Company, Sacramento Brewing Co, Two Rivers Cider and more to help reinvigorated Sacramento's beer scene. Come on over for a cold one!
   
   
   
   
    
2. Fun on the river - The weather is warming up and that means it's time to get out and enjoy great Sacramento recreation on our local waterways. For the adventurous, there's whitewater rafting from companies such as EarthTrek Expeditions and Gold Rush Whitewater. For the slightly less adventurous, there's "slow drift" rafting from American River Raft Rentals. For those who prefer to view the river while enjoying a glass of wine, Hornblower Cruises offers sightseeing and dinner cruises throughout the week.
   
   
    
3. "Follow the Chef" is Back - Grange Restaurant's wildly popular "Follow the Chef" lunches return this month and run through October. Each Wednesday, the head chef from Grange will take a group of lucky folks through the farmers' market across from the restaurant. Guests sample fresh produce as they soak in the chef's culinary knowledge. Then it's back to Grange for a fabulous 3-course lunch using many of the ingredients picked up at the market.  Many other Sacramento restaurants also offer "Farm to Fork" inspired menus that feature the best of the bounty of the region.
   
   
   
   
   
   
    
4. Pedal Power - Sacramento is one of the country's top cycling cities. With miles of paved bike trails along the river, an abundance of safe bike lanes in midtown and an overall easy terrain, it's no surprise Sacramento biking has become such a popular attraction.  Experienced bikers and amateur enthusiasts come from all over to experience the American River Parkway.  You'll see everything from beach cruisers and fixed gears to high-tech road bikes being pedaled around town and chained up in front of Sacramento's super bike-friendly restaurants and cafes. Bike culture continues to flourish in Sacramento as visitors and residents embrace a more green-friendly and healthful lifestyle. 
   
   
    
5. City of Festivals - Everyone loves a celebration, and a quick peek over at the sacramento365.com event calendar will show that Sacramento truly is the City of Festivals. Celebrations of food, wine, art and culture keep Sacramento buzzing. Grape Escape, Juneteenth, Gold Rush Days, California Capital Airshow and The Sacramento Music Festival are just a few examples. Have a group with a specific interest? Give us a call - we probably have a festival they'd be interested in.
   
    

See anything here that you would like to include in your group's itinerary?  Email me to learn more planning your group's visit to Sacramento.

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		Special Events: 3rd Annual Teeter-Totter-a-Thon Sacramento State - Library Quad May 9-May 10 Wed & Thurs 8am-8pm Prepare yourself for lift off; this Teeter-Totter is 32 feet long, has a lift of 6+ feet, and supports One World Futbol!
		Music: In the Flow Festival Various Midtown locations May 9-May 14 Wed-Mon, times vary This Festival showcases more than 35 jazz, blues, rock, and creative music acts.
		Festivals: Capitol BikeFest State Capitol - West Steps May 10 Thurs 11am-1pm This annual event promotes bicycling and other clean air transportation and celebrates May is Bike Month and Sacramento outdoor activities. Stop by and say hello at the Sac365 table!
		Food & Wine: Taste of the Little City Safetyville USA May 10 Thurs 5:30pm-9:30pm It's the adult's turn to play in the miniature city of Safetyville USA as it's transformed into the place to taste and sip the night away.
		Dance: Beer & Ballet Sacramento Ballet Studios May 11-May 27 Fri & Sat 7pm *Add'tl shows 5/16, 5/24, & 5/27 Enjoy beer, wine, or soda as you watch edgy new works created by the dancers of the Sacramento Ballet themselves.
		Sports & Rec: Race for the Cure Cal Expo May 12 Sat 6:15am-11:30am This race raises critical funds & awareness, celebrates survivors, & honors those who have lost their battle with breast cancer.
		Museums: National Train Day California State Railroad Museum May 12 Sat 10am-5pm Two visually exciting 1950s-era vintage streamlined diesel locomotives from the Railroad Museum's prized collection will be on a special back-to-back configuration pulling the open-air gondolas & first class El Dorado observation lounge car.
		2nd Saturday Activities: -Compliment Pop-Up Shop: Creative Vera Studios, 4:30pm-9:30pm -Confluence: Art Dedication: Fremont Park, 5:30pm -Midtown Bike Cruise: Suzie Burger, 6:30pm-8pm See more 2nd Sat events>
		Music: 102.5 Live Capitol Mall Greens May 13 Sun 10am Enjoy performances by T-Pain, J. Cole, Sean Paul, Big Sean, Baby Bash, and others, plus beer & margaritas, kids area with games and activities, photo booths, food, and vendors.
		Kids & Fam: ODC/Dance: The Velveteen Rabbit Mondavi Center - Jackson Hall May 13 Sun 3pm Celebrate Mother's Day with ODC/Dance's rendition of this classic tale. It's brimming with wit, festive costumes, madcap characters, & childhood whimsy.

 
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Sometimes not all group activities are for everyone. Maybe whitewater rafting is a bit too daring.  Or the group is wine-tasting and you don’t drink. We all find ourselves in this type of situation from time to time. Well, have no worries. The Sacramento CVB strives to make everyone in your group enjoy their time here - even if that means planning a separate activity for an individual or small group that isn’t interested in doing the group's main activity. 

We want everyone in your group to enjoy their visit to Sacramento, even if it takes several itinerary options.  For example, if a person does not wish to participate in one of the many Sacramento recreation activities such as whitewater rafting or biking on the American River Parkway, we are happy to provide options for those group members so they do not feel left out or have to wait on the "sidelines." 

We recently had a large group in town that was scheduled for a hard-hat mine tour in the Gold Country. A couple of group members knew they wouldn’t feel comfortable in such a situation, so we helped them fill their day with other – less strenuous – activities such as shopping, visiting a museum and going on a carriage ride.

We are more than happy to make such plans for any members of your groups that, for any reason, don’t wish to participate in the main group activity.  There is a wide range of fun things to do in Sacramento. 

Contact me to learn more about what I can do to accommodate all the members of your group.

At the Sacramento CVB, we’re all about making things easier on tour operators. After all, isn’t that what we’re here for?  Part of this means that we partner with the representatives from the surrounding regions so that you can expand your itineraries, but still have one simple point-of-contact.

We recently worked with a tour operator interested in planning a Gold Rush themed itinerary for a group tour which would include visits to Sacramento, Coloma, Sutter Creek, Angels Camp, Columbia and Yosemite.  With so many stops, she was faced with a long list of contacts in order to secure reservations for lodging and attractions. Luckily, at the top her list was the Sacramento CVB. We listened to what she wanted to do over the course of this itinerary – mine tours, zip-lining, gold panning, etc - and we were able be a one stop shop for all her needs. 

We know that many of our visitors will want to make short day trips into the historic Gold Country to take advantage of the vast history, wine and outdoor recreation opportunities available there. This is why we work closely with the Gold Country Visitors Association to remain knowledgeable about all the Gold Country has to offer and how your groups can maximize your time in the area.

So while there might not be whitewater rafting or mine tours within Sacramento’s borders, the Sacramento CVB’s tourism team can still help make that an easy part of your itinerary without you having to make extra phone calls.

Combining the lively, urban experience of Sacramento with the rustic appeal of the Gold Country provides any itinerary with variety and substance that’s hard to match. Add that to a larger Northern California itinerary and it really can’t be beat.

So if you’re looking to plan a new itinerary or to spice up an old one, contact the tourism team at the Sacramento CVB and we’ll make navigating the Gold Country simple.

EDITOR'S NOTE: Our Hometown Tourists visited Sutter's Fort on their most recent excursion.  The following blog includes two accounts by Janet Lewis and Carol Dabrowiak, detailing their visit to this Sacramento attraction.

Janet Lewis

Where can you time travel back more than 160 years without leaving town?  Maybe you know of a few places already.  But, how many times have you passed by the distinctive white walls spanning the blocks 26th-28th-K-L Streets in Sacramento without stopping and going in?  Well, you should re-discover Sutter’s Fort!

Cindy, Carol, and I did exactly that by visiting Sutter’s Fort one recent Thursday morning.  We arrived at the opening time of 10 a.m. in order to avoid August afternoon heat.

“When you walk through the gate of Sutter’s Fort you will be taking a step back in time and watching history unfold before you as the past is recreated...”  This key phrase is from the informational brochure each visitor receives upon entry along with a map of the Fort.  Sutter’s Fort also features an audio self-tour, which activated simply by leaning into each display room. 

For instance, in the cooperage I learned that for either dry or wet goods, it is easier to roll a barrel than pick up a box.  Hmmm, never really thought about that before, but it makes sense!  Then in the bakery, we heard that the residents of Sutter’s Fort ate mostly beef and bread (and vegetables when they could get them); and coffee was so scarce that they ground and roasted acorns to brew up instead! 

Fascinating as these auditory historical vignettes may be, the days at Sutter’s Fort when the costumed docent historical re-enactors are in attendance bring history to life even more!

Some highlights of our time travel excursion at this unique Sacramento museum included:

• The Pioneer Woman at a wagon in the shade of a tree told us about the journey west in a wagon pulled by yoked oxen.  She also played the hoop and sticks game called “Graces” with me and took it in good grace when I put the hoop up in the tree! 
  
• The Vaquero making tooled leather decorations explained how the Californio’s tradition of decorative arts differed from the Yankee-Puritan’s concept of plainness in all things, while the fur trapper, Sam, fashioned a leather strap to mend his suspenders. 
  
• Adrien explained and demonstrated the loading and firing of a French musket of the type used “back in the day” at Sutter’s Fort.  There is quite a story related to how the French muskets got there, but you will have to visit Sutter’s Fort to hear it!  Adrien also related the origins of several phrases used to this day, such as “flash in the pan” while showing how to load and fire the musket.  It went off with a satisfying loud noise and puff of gunpowder smoke!
  
• The Trade Store (where I bought a souvenir chunk of iron pyrite aka “fools gold”) offers an uncommonly good selection of books -- some about the historical period and some that are replicas of books actually in use during the 1840’s and 1850’s; such as George Washington’s Rules For Courtesy And Deportment; it could fit in anyone’s pocket and be useful even today.   The Trade Store also features various high quality toys, games, and craft kits that would be just as much fun for kids of all ages now as in the olden days.

After circling the fort with the audio tour and interacting with the costume docents, it was an actual surprise to come down the stairs from John A. Sutter’s office and see the modern skyline over the white adobe walls of the Fort!  In my imagination, it had been 1850 until that very moment! 

Then, capping off our tour at noon, we witnessed the cannon firing.  Wow!  It gave off even more loud noise and smoke, along with the fun of yelling out “fire in the hole!” to warn unsuspecting 21st Century passers-by outside the Fort’s adobe walls.

Fast-forward as Carol, Cindy, and I walked two blocks and almost two centuries into the present and enjoyed lunch at Centro restaurant, where we saw people at business lunches with laptop computers up on their table!  What a lot of changes have taken place since Sutter’s day.  We are very fortunate to have the Sutter’s Fort State Historic Park right here in the middle of downtown Sacramento, where we can get a glimpse of what it might have been like in the historical past and then enjoy some great downtown Sacramento dining!  My friends and I had a great time there.

Carol Dabrowiak

How many museums have you visited recently that fire off a replica of a pre-Civil War cannon during your tour?  That is one of the things that make Sutter's Fort a truly unique experience. 

It was a beautiful morning in Sacramento when my friends and I toured Sutter's Fort.  I felt like I was visiting the past nestled in the architecture of the future.  Walking into the Fort takes you back to the 1840s, before California was a state and it needed an adobe fort with cannons to defend it from enemy attacks.  But when you look back out to the horizon and you see high rise buildings and construction cranes lifting us into the twenty first century, the contrast is striking and a little jarring.

John Sutter built this fort as a way station for settlers who were heading west.  They needed temporary shelter and supplies to continue their journeys.  He befriended the travelers and provided them with lodging.  He even sent his workers to Tahoe to rescue the 47 survivors of the Donner Party.  He was California's first humanitarian.

A tour of Sutter's Fort is an interactive experience.   Docents in period costumes perform tasks that the settlers to Sacramento Valley would have performed.  A young man demonstrated how to load and fire a musket.  And he let the children hold the weapon after he fired it so they could feel the weight of it.  A woman in a long muslin dress and sun bonnet explained how families risked their lives to travel across the plains to get to California. 

A replica of the covered wagon they rode in is displayed at the fort.  The interior is about the size and shape of a pup tent, and the journey took about 4 months.  They frequently got lost or ran out of provisions. How did families survive such an experience?   I remember car trips with my siblings when we could barely be together for two hours before someone's life was at risk. 

The docent also had examples of toys and games that the children played.  These games consisted of wooden hoops and sticks and strings and involved throwing and catching -encouraging being outside.  She also played the games with the audience members.  No AA batteries needed here.  The blacksmith had children help him pump the giant bellows to fire up the coals and heat the steel rods.  He also let us examine the different tools the settlers made.

John Sutter is mostly remembered for the discovery of gold.  But gold was not discovered at Sutter's Fort.  It was discovered at Sutter's Sawmill about 50 miles east of the fort on the American River.  And it wasn't John Sutter who discovered it, but his employee, James Marshall.  After gold was discovered there was a "rush" of thousands of people coming to California to make their fortune.  Sadly, John Sutter didn't profit from it nor did James Marshall. 

There are lots of things happening at Sutter's Fort.  The docents were interesting and quirky.  They made sure everyone was gathered together for the highlight of the day.  They made us all yell "fire in the hole!" before they shoot off a large cannon that produces fire and smoke and shakes the ground.  Very Impressive!  Sutter's Fort is a fun place to visit and a fun thing to do in Sacramento.

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		Local Marketplace: Create in Cal Shop & Drink Tweetup Hot Italian Dec 13 Tues 5:30pm-8:30pm Buy local, original gifts this year from small, independent designers. Grab your friends, a local drink, & your shopping list!
		Music: Blind Boys of Alabama Christmas Show Mondavi Center - Jackson Hall Dec 15 Thurs 8pm The Blind Boys' holiday spectacular is a roof-raising musical event that features bluesy, gospelized versions of seasonal favorites, old and new.
		Comedy: Late Night Recreation Comedy Troupe Marilyn's on K Dec 15 Thurs 9pm Late-Night Recreation, Sacramento's newest live, mixed-media comedy troupe, will perform their debut show, combining smart, edgy writing & compelling performance with video, music, and live burlesque from the super sexy Sizzling Sirens.
		Kids & Fam: Swim with Santa Sacramento Area YMCA Dec 16 Fri 5:30pm-7:30pm Come take a dip in the pool & share your Christmas wish list with Santa and the "Y" Elves! There will be plenty of photo opportunities as the kids swim, play, & visit with Santa.
		Music: Submerge Magazine's 100th Issue Party Ace of Spades Dec 16 Fri 6pm Submerge Magazine, Sacramento's free biweekly music/art/lifestyle publication, celebrates 100 issues with a huge show featuring Sister Crayon, Tera Melos, & many more.
		Theatre: Chicken Little's Christmas Party Thistle Dew Dessert Theatre Ongoing-Dec 24 Fri & Sat 7pm; Sun 2pm Chicken Little invites Santa Claus to a Christmas party as the unique Thistle Dew Dessert Theatre presents its annual holiday offering. Bring a camera for photos with Santa Claus!
		Film: Santa's Cool Holiday Film Festival Crest Theatre Dec 17-Dec 18 Sat & Sun 1pm, 4pm, 7pm A bunch of the very rarest (and sometimes weird) Christmas filmic moments have been gathered together in Santa's Cool Holiday Film Festival for what has to be the funkiest, silliest, and least emotional movie experience you'll have this holiday season.
		Special Events: World Series of Dreidel Congregation Beth Shalom Dec 17 Sat 7pm Bring your friends and recall the thrill of dreidel, with a grown-up twist. The buy-in gets you a stack of chips and as many visits as you can handle to the dessert buffet.
		Sports & Rec: Fleet Feet's Holiday Classic Fun Run Sutter's Landing Regional Park Dec 18 Sun 8am *Run begins 9am Do all those cozy holiday gatherings make you sweat? Run for the chill of it! The race is a lighthearted reason to gather for a run during the holiday season & is also a toy drive for Salvation Army. Finishers are greeted with a steamy cup of coffee or hot chocolate.
		Sacramento Nightlife: Snowfall Xmas Party Shady Lady Saloon Dec 18 Sun 8pm-11pm Shaun Slaughter (self-proclaimed king of Christmas) & the Shady Lady (Sacramento's most elegant bar & only speakeasy) team up to bring you an evening of glitz, glamour, spirit, & festive fun with holiday spirits & treats, plus warm and cozy Christmas tunes.

 
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		Food & Wine: Yelp Eats! Restaurant Week Various Restaurants July 11-July 17 Daily, hours vary Enjoy half-off menus of appetizers, entrees, & desserts at participating restaurants.
		Visual Arts: Boxing! Images on Canvas & Photography La Raza Galería Posada Ongoing-Aug 13 Tues-Fri 1pm-8pm; Sat 11am-6pm; Reception Thurs, July 14, 6pm-8pm A beautiful combination of moody impressionism & interior realism through the visions of two social artists: legendary West Coast painter Benny Barrios & young Chicago photographer Jason Reblando.
		Theatre: The Producers Wells Fargo Pavilion July 12-July 17 Tues & Wed 7:30pm; Thurs 2pm & 8pm; Fri 8pm; Sat 2pm & 8pm; Sun 7:30pm The outrageous, side-splitting Mel Brooks musical makes its Music Circus premiere.
		Music: Reverend Horton Heat Ace of Spades July 13 Wed 7pm Reverend Horton Heat's music is a mixture of country, punk, big band, swing, and rockabilly, all played loud and energetically.
		Festivals: 158th Annual State Fair Cal Expo July 14-July 31 Mon-Thurs Noon-10pm; Fri-Sun 10am-10pm *Midway open later In addition to this year's new attractions, the State Fair will focus its traditional exhibits and competitions on recreation, sports, and tourism that make California an adventure capitol of the world.
		Poetry & Lit: Poetry Benefit Reading Crocker Art Museum July 15 Fri 7pm-9pm An all-star cast of poets will take the spotlight in a benefit poetry reading the Community of Writers at Squaw Valley. The lineup includes acclaimed poets Robert Hass, Brenda Hillman, Cathy Park Hong, Major Jackson, and Sharon Olds.
		Visual Arts: Wildlife Art Festival Doubletree Hotel July 16-July 17 Sat 9am-4pm; Sun 9:30am-4pm Celebrate traditional wildlife art forms with contests, kids activities, and displays of carvings, paintings, antique decoys, and sculpture.
		Festivals: Sacramento Mermaid Parade Begins from Rio City Cafe July 16 Sat 1pm Mermaids and assorted sea creatures will emerge from the sea and make their way to the Dive Bar to hang with their kin. Prizes will be awarded for best costume for both adult and children's categories. A wonderful way to partake in Sacramento outdoor activities.
		Film: Silent Movie Festival Eagle Theatre Ongoing-Aug 27 Sat 7pm As a bonus to this summer's "Time Travel Weekends", guests will be treated to something quite novel in this day and age-silent films! Talented period performers delight & amuse the audience with engaging & entertaining songs, mini skits, & comedic acts as the movies play.
		Sports & Rec: Sacramento Cyclefest Bicycle Show Fremont Park July 17 Sun 10am-3pm Enjoy a bicycle contest, food from vendors, & a raffle-not to mention very cool custom bikes.

 
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Earth Day is officially April 22, but Sacramento doesn't need to contain celebrations of our home planet to just one day! Here's a collection of some of the Earth lovin' events happening around town.

Thursday, April 21:

Earth Day Celebration, 9am-2pm,
Cesar Chavez Park & Sacramento City Hall
Earth dwellers of all ages are invited to come celebrate and learn about our majestic world, and the Sacramento community’s role in helping to make our area a green and even more environmentally friendly city.

Friday, April 22:

Peace. Love. Swap.: 1st Annual Swap-a-Palooza, 9:30am-2pm*Swapping begins at Noon,
Denio’s Farmers Market
If you like freecyle, you'll love this! Celebrate Earth Day, do your spring cleaning, and bring down all your gently used (clean!) items that you don't use and swap them out for items that you need.
ArtWorks with Every Day Stuff, 3:30pm-4:30pm, Franklin Community Library
Make an impact on the environment this Earth Day--transform normally-thrown-away items into works of art.
Ride for Earth, 7pm, Meets at Practical Cycle
What better way to celebrate Earth Day than to spend some quality time with Mother Nature and good people on bikes while partaking in Sacramento Recreation! The ride will traverse leisurely for about a mile along the Sacramento River to its confluence with the American River in Discovery Park and back to Practical Cycle. Afterward, enjoy Rainforest Alliance certified decaf from Chocolate Fish Coffee, followed by some easy post-ride stretches with Michelle from It's All Yoga.

Saturday, April 23:

Sacramento Earth Day, 12:30pm-5:30pm, Southside Park
The Sacramento Earth Day Celebration will be filled with wonderful food, entertainment, interactive activities, and business, non-profit, cultural and government organizations with invaluable and practical information, goods, and services for saving money, living healthier, and protecting and celebrating the environment and the Sacramento region.

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		Theatre: Master Class Capital Stage aboard the Riverboat Delta King Ongoing-Apr 10 Wed 7pm; Thurs & Fri 8pm; Sat 7pm; Sun 2pm Glamorous, larger than life, and drop-dead funny, opera diva Maria Callas is here to teach a master class. As she leads three aspiring voice students, Callas offers an intimate look into her life: her tumultuous affairs, her ugly duckling start, her fierce hatred of rivals, and the unforgiving press. The results are often hilarious, frequently moving, and ultimately riveting.
		Music: Jazz on J featuring Vivian Lee Shenanigans Mar 31 Thurs 6pm Jazz vocalist and recording artist Vivian Lee specializes in the standards-Gershwin, Ellington, Jobim, with some Brubeck, Hubbard, Monk, and Gillespie thrown in-taking some of their instrumental works and adding lyrics to make them uniquely hers. The evening begins with a performance by saxophonist Ava Lemert and closes with tunes spun by DJ Rock Bottom.
		Comedy: Kevin Brown Punch Line Comedy Club Mar 31-Apr 2 Thurs 8pm; Fri & Sat 8pm & 10pm Kevin "DotCom" Brown can be seen each week on NBC's comedy series 30 Rock. He has been a triple-threat in entertainment for over 20 years, being featured on Late Night with Conan O'Brien, Human Giant, & more. Brown & his brother Andre created The Uptown Comedy Club, the most successful comedy club in the country in the late '80s & early '90s. Come see Kevin Brown rock Sacramento Nightlife!
		Food & Wine: Bockbier Fest Sacramento Turn Verein Apr 1-Apr 2 Fri 6pm-Midnight; Sat 3pm-Midnight Although the Bockbier season varies from country to country, it's available for a limited time in any region-hence the need for a commemorative celebration. Sacramento's version includes lively German music by the Sacramento Turner Harmonie, Bavarian folk dancing, German food, coffee cake, and Bockbier flowing like the Sacramento River. Dance to The Q Balls on Friday night and the AKA Live Band on Saturday night in the Upstairs Party Room.
		Festivals: Earth Fest 2011 Sacramento Zoo Apr 2 Sat 9am-4pm Earth Fest at the Sacramento Zoo--it's a party for the planet! Learn how to protect and preserve the earth with environmental, wildlife, and conservation organizations. During the day, visit Wildlife Wagons to explore animal bio-artifacts; participate in storytelling and activities in the Discovery Room; come face-to-face with the outreach animals; or listen as keepers present enrichment talks in the afternoon. The Recycle Rummage Sale takes place inside the Kampala Center.
		Kids & Fam: Pick Me! Family Fun Day California Railroad Museum Apr 2 Sat 10am-5pm In celebration of the new and visually exciting Pick Me! Fruit Crate Art & the California Dream exhibit , guests can enjoy fun-filled activities such as hand-car rides, a produce-inspired scavenger hunt, kid-friendly programs, create-your-own fruit crate labels, "California Grown" activity book games, and more. This event coincides with the first day of the Excursion Train Ride season, so make a day of it!
		Special Events: Serge Gainsbourg Party Verge Center for the Arts Apr 2 Sat 8pm 2011 marks the 20th anniversary of the passing of French Icon Serge Gainsbourg. Singer-songwriter, director, actor, photographer, provocateur, iconoclast, and much more, Gainsbourg was a major figure in '60s, '70s, & '80s pop-culture, all through a fog of Gitanes and alcohol. Today, he is still considered one of the world's most influential popular musicians. Come and celebrate the spirit of "Gainsbarre!" Featuring music by DJ Christophe and DJ Roger, music videos, live music, and film clips.
		Music: Zepparella & No Bozoz Marilyn's on K Apr 2 Sat 9pm Zepparella is four women intent on bringing alive the passion, the beauty, the intensity, and the spirit of Led Zeppelin. Zepparella delivers an explosive, emotional musical journey, with reverence to the holy ground upon which they tread. No Bozoz is a band of seasoned musicians who recreate the sounds of the '80s, when alternative music was "new wave."
		Sacramento Nightlife: The Lipstick Weekender Old Ironsides Apr 2 Sat 10pm After canceling the 11-year-old weekly Lipstick, people were super-bummed and wanted it back. Hence, Lipstick returns as a monthly weekender, 1st Saturdays inside Old I! Shaun Slaughter & Roger Carpio spin indie rock, indie pop, Britpop, '60s soul, and other gems.
		Festivals: 20th Annual Festival de la Familia Cal Expo Apr 3 Sun 10am-6pm Come celebrate the 20th Anniversary of the Festival de la Familia event, which is fresh, fun, and for the family. At this multi-ethnic Festival you can feast on the many Latin flavors and savory dishes, view colorful arts and crafts-or create your own, shop at the open-air Mercado, listen and dance to the rhythms of genuine Latin music, and much, much more!

 
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Until recently the adjective 'cowtown' made Sacramentans cringe. It unfairly reduced our bounty of gold country wineries, outdoor recreation and sports, and cosmopolitan city living to … commodity cows and draft animals. Well, we invite you to join our revolution, to rightly respect our agricultural neighbors for nourishing and fueling our daily lives.

With 320 days of sunshine a year, the Sacramento region is a jewel with urban and rural facets. Area chefs (professional and amateur) are quick to recognize local growers who bring high-quality vegetables, fruits, meats, beers and wines to their dining rooms. Locals and visitors alike, whet your appetites as you consider your next culinary experience in California’s capital.

Rather than equip you with a laundry list of good eats, let me highlight the gourmet ghettos and allow you to discover tasty treasures for yourself:

·         Savor Old Sacramento’s fine dining scene even if you didn’t bring your Sunday best.

Dine on the riverfront or in a number of restored, historic buildings.

·         Bound by 11^th and 16^th streets, near K & L streets, enjoy a variety of cuisines near the Sacramento Convention Center and the State Capitol. Anchors include The Park Downtown (15^th & L), The Firestone (16^th & L), and The Elliott Building (16^th Street, between J & K).

·         L Street & Capitol Avenue between 18^th & 21^st streets are the veins of Midtown's Handle District.  

·         The Sutter District surrounds Sutter’s Fort, but its artery is 28^th Street, between J and N.

·         Explore Midtown along J Street, bound by 18^th and 28^th streets, and R Street between 14th & 15th.
Note: MARRS, on 20^th Street between J & K, is not as distant as we once thought.

·         Tower Café reigns at the heart of the ethnic food enclave on Broadway, between Riverside Blvd. and 26^th Street. Thanks to Capital Public Radio, the local NPR affiliate, for this preview.

·         Luxury defines Financial District dining on Capitol Mall, bound by 4^th and 7^th streets.

On the verge of a food coma as you daydream about a decadent meal? Book accommodations and ask for VIP treatment at these Sacramento Gold Card hotels.

		Poetry & Lit: Sacramento Poetry Reading for Autism Sacramento Poetry Center Jan 31 Mon 7pm-9pm Four talented, published poets will read at the second annual benefit for autism. Rebecca Foust, Connie Post, Michelle Bitting, and Andy Jones entertain us with their well-crafted poems. Sponsored by the Sacramento Poetry Center to benefit the UC Davis Mind Institute and the Odyssey Learning Center.
		Food & Wine: Wine Seminar with Maximilian J. Riedel Elks Tower Historic Ballroom Feb 1 Tues 6pm Maximilian Josef Riedel, 11th generation glassmaker and CEO of Riedel Crystal of America, is the designer of the globally successful "O" line and two of the best selling decanter designs. In a unique and fascinating wine tasting, he will demonstrate the relationship between the shape of a glass and our perception and enjoyment of wines.
		Theatre: reasons to be pretty Capital Stage - Aboard the Delta King Ongoing-Feb 20 Wed 7pm; Thurs & Fri 8pm; Sat 7pm; Sun 2pm How much is pretty worth? Playwright Neil LaBute confronts America's obsession with physical beauty headlong in this brutal and exhilarating play. Greg really, truly adores his girlfriend, Steph. Unfortunately, he also thinks she has a few physical imperfections, and when he casually mentions them, all hell breaks loose. As their relationship crumbles, their friends are pulled into the fray, and all are forced to confront the power and dangers of beauty in contemporary America in this fiercely dark comedy that will have Cap Stage audiences talking.
		Dance: Mosaics Benvenuti Performing Arts Center Feb 2-Feb 4 Wed-Fri 7pm The Blackrock dance company takes another exciting leap this season with Mosaics, an original performance that illustrates the beauty of movement. Mosaics is presented by Natomas Charter Performing and Fine Arts Academy.
		Comedy: Jeff Dunham: Identity Crisis Tour Arco Arena Feb 3 Thurs 7:30pm Comedy phenomenon Jeff Dunham headlines Arco Arena on his Identity Crisis Tour. Dunham has indelibly etched the vivid & believable personalities of his comedic crew like Walter the Grumpy Retiree, Achmed the Dead Terrorist, the beer-fueled redneck Bubba J, & the manic purple creature Peanut into the consciousness of the nation and comedy fans around the globe.
		Museums: 13th Annual Free Museum Day Sacramento Area Museums Feb 5 Sat 10am-4pm Twenty-six greater Sacramento area museums offer free admission all day long. This event is presented by Sacramento Association of Museums (SAM) & proudly supported by Umpqua Bank. All members of the community are invited to experience the incredible wealth of art, history, science, & wildlife at numerous participating museums at no cost.
		Food & Wine: Locavores Unite: Local Cheese & Wine Tasting L Street Lofts Feb 5 Sat 1pm-3pm Celebrate the delectable artisan cheese and wine produced right here in our own region-from the Sierra Foothills to the Central Valley. Eating locally means supporting our neighbors and creating a meaningful connection to our food sources. An ardent locavore and founder of her Local Slow Food chapter, Judy Creighton, will acquaint you with these nearby treasures.
		Music: Steelin' Dan Harlow's Feb 5 Sat 7pm This 10-piece band is well known for their ability to recreate the timeless music of Steely Dan in a way that is authentic and powerful! As the 2008 Winners of the prestigious "Best of Sacramento" award, Steelin' Dan has a well-deserved reputation for their unmatched musicianship and energizing stage show.
		Film: Sacramento Jewish Film Festival Crest Theatre Feb 5-Feb 6 Sat 7pm & 9:30pm; Sun Noon & 2:30pm The Sacramento Jewish Film Festival takes place at the Crest Theatre every February. Tired of schlepping to the Bay Area for her annual Jewish film fix, co-founder Margi Park-Landau, Volunteer Coordinator, teamed with Crest Theatre Manager, Sid Heberger, in 1997 and the Sacramento Jewish Film Festival was born. The 2011 Sacramento Jewish Film Festival brings feature films from around the globe to Sacramento. Four carefully chosen films represent the diversity of the Jewish culture.
		Sports & Rec: Super Bowl Smash Arden Hills Resort Club & Spa Feb 6 Sun 3pm Looking for a spirited yet relaxing place to watch the "Big Game" this year? Look no further than Mangos Lounge at Arden Hills Resort Club & Spa--the fun is open to everyone! Complete with two big screen TVs, raffle prizes, drink specials, and finger food favorites (including options native to each of the hometown teams), you and your friends will enjoy the big end-of-season match-up in comfort and style.

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-This Tuesday through Friday, visit Sac365's deal page for affordable basketball entertainment--fun for the whole family! Pay $8 for $20--two admission tickets for Sacramento's Heatwave ABA Team. There's a "Heatwave" spreading through the streets of Sacramento. That is, the Sacramento Heatwave--an American Basketball Association Northern California team. The Sacramento Heatwave is currently ranked third in Northern California and 13th of 56 ABA teams. Experience competitive and entertaining local basketball at its best.

• Play ball! Build your team's camaraderie with the Sacramento River Cats. The Triple-A affiliate of the Oakland A's has consistently won division, conference and league titles. Notable ballclub members include Barry Zito, Mark Mulder, Huston Street, Eric Hinske and Bobby Crosby. www.rivercats.com

• Train for the Tour de France. Established in 2006, the eight-day, 700-mile Tour of California has become a compelling road race for cycling's most elite athletes. During your stay in Sacramento, Escape Travel Tours leads a less grueling tour of the 32-mile American River Parkway. Bring your bike or rent a new Trek 7.3 FX road bike. http://www.escapetravelinc.com/amgen.html

• Walk it out. Learn something new through low-impact exercise. Downtown Sacramento Partnership leads unique tours through downtown Sacramento to introduce visitors to people, places & events that have shaped more than 150 years of state and local history. Topics range from art and architecture to cultural, religious and urban history. http://www.downtownsac.org/DSPAPP/V/life-and-culture/Book-a-Tour.html 

Triple bottom line (TBL) just may be what my chin looks like after the holidays, if I don't get to the gym or a hotel fitness facility for a few days this month. -- Dear warmer weather, I miss Sacramento recreation with all its kayaks, rafts, fat tire bikes and less muddy trails. Come back soon! 

More commonly, TBL is a way individuals or businesses measure the impact of their decisions based on values about economic, social and ecological success. It's also one way meeting planners & event professionals evaluate potential vendors & suppliers.

For example, downtown Sacramento dining foodies make a beeline for Mulvaney's B&L and Next Door, its events space. Its Culinary Specialists team offers services for cocktail receptions to company picnics to formal dinners at many off site venues. The commitment to showcasing local products, besides sponsoring opportunities for low-income youth, has a huge following. Rural-Urban Connections Strategy recently recognized Chef Patrick & his wife Bobbin as a business of the year.


Another off-site caterer a bit further from the Sacramento Convention Center is Plates Cafe. This nonprofit serves gourmet food and generous portions of compassion and inspiration. St. John's Shelter Program gets once homeless women back on their feet. Trained by Culinary Institute of America alumnus, Executive Chef Stu Edgecombe, participants gain much-needed experience to enter (or re-enter) the workforce. They also get exposed to new flavors & ingredients that foodies and chefs take for granted. Overall, mothers and kids feel confident about their personal accomplishments -- especially as program graduates land full-time jobs.

Plates Catering uses only the freshest, highest quality ingredients and actively supports local growers / producers who engage in organic and sustainable agricultural practices. It supplies bio compostable flatware, plates, cups & other environmentally friendly disposables for all of its events. In addition, the cafe is available for facility rental. Contact David Lose, Business Manager at (916) 381-2233 or dlose@eatatplates.com for more information. 
 

To learn more about planning an event in California's capital, get started here. Have you already booked an event in Sacramento, but still need convention services? Consult our directory or contact us.

	Arts & Crafts: 16th Annual Holiday Craft Fair Sacramento Fine Arts Center Ongoing-Dec 18 Daily 11am-7pm The Annual Holiday Craft Fair is a unique, boutique-style fair that is open every day for eight days. It's the perfect opportunity to pick up some one-of-a-kind gifts for friends and family for the holidays. This Craft Fair coincides with the Holiday Art Show, consisting of over 100 artworks priced to sell for the holidays by members of the Sacramento Fine Arts Center.
	Kids & Fam: Radio City Rockettes Christmas Spectacular Arco Arena Dec 15 Wed 4pm & 7pm The touring Rockettes show replicates the Christmas Spectacular production playing New York's Radio City Music Hall. The scenery, enhanced by an LED screen and larger than life sets, allow families to connect with the grandness of the Christmas Spectacular while immersed in holiday pageantry.
	Comedy: Brian Dunkleman featuring Chris Karney Laughs Unlimited Dec 15-Dec 19 Wed & Thurs 8pm; Fri & Sat 8pm & 10:30pm; Sun 7pm Brian Dunkleman is a comedian and actor best known for co-hosting the first season of American Idol with Ryan Seacrest. Never happy with his role as a co-host, he described it as being like a "talking monkey." American Idol producers were not happy with his performance, and he parted ways with the show after the first season. Check him out at Laughs Unlimited--a great spot for Sacramento Nightlife.
	Film: MidMo Movie Night Verge Center for the Arts Dec 16 Thurs 7:30pm Join in for a Verge movie night co-sponsored by Midtown Monthly which features Les Blank's fantastic "Garlic is as Good as Ten Mothers." This will be a night of food shorts and will also feature an episode of Michael Jackson's "Beer Hunter" and Dolly Freed's "Possum Living." In addition to the films there'll be drinks on hand to help keep everyone warm and jolly.
	Holiday Events: Winter Rollerland Midtown Bazaar - Winter Rollerland Ongoing-Dec 31 Fri 5pm-10pm; Sat & Sun 10am-6pm Grab your friends and roller skates (including inlines) or rent for a few hours of safe, indoor fun during the holidays. Bring your '80s attire and let's do the limbo! With the Midtown Bazaar at one end, and the fun and entertainment of a good old fashioned roller rink at the other (derby girls included) you're sure to have a blast!
	Kids & Fam: Christmas Memories Governor's Mansion State Historic Park Dec 18 Sat 10am-4pm Experience lavishly re-created period décor, entertaining live holiday music, and captivating storytellers. Surrounded by docents in period costume, Mansion visitors will be transported back in time to the very place where 13 of California's early governors and their families lived, spent Christmas seasons, and shared holiday traditions.
	Holiday Events: Santa Claws Picture Day PetSmart - Watt & Arden Dec 18 Sat 10am-4pm Santa has an open place on his lap for Fido and Fluffy this year! Celebrate the season by bringing your dogs, cats, birds, and other companion animals to PetSmart to have their photos taken with Santa. Customers will receive one digital photo in a holiday frame. $5 of each photo will benefit Happy Tails Pet Sanctuary.
	Music: Goapele Harlow's Dec 18 Sat 8pm Hailed as an original and mesmerizing voice in the new soul genre, singer Goapele has gained national attention since the release of her debut album, Even Closer, in 2001. It is said that her music combines elements of soul, hip-hop, jazz, and rhythm and blues into a smooth and seductive blend uniquely her own.
	Music: Schola Cantorum: From Heaven on High Sacred Heart Church Dec 18-Dec 19 Sat 8pm; Sun 2pm Sacred Heart's Schola Cantorum and conductor Donald Kendrick present a Christmas concert entitled "From Heaven On High" which features this 30 voice choir in new and traditional carols from many centuries, beginning in darkness with Chant. The choir will also sing Renaissance works by Sweelinck and modern carol settings by Eric Robertson and David Cherwien.
	Theatre: It's a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play Capital Stage aboard the Delta King Dec 19-Dec 26 Sun-Tues 7pm; Wed 12:30pm; Fri 2pm Inspired by the classic film of the same title, It's a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play is performed as a 1940s live radio broadcast in front of a studio audience. Five actors perform your favorites including George Bailey, Mary, Clarence Oddbody, Mr. Potter, Uncle Billy, even Zuzu and all the other wonderful characters that make up Bedford Falls.

Support the Arts & Do Your Holiday Shopping, Too
-The holidays are a wonderful time to support the arts! Tickets to shows, workshops, work by local artists, and more all make for unique gifts. This week, if you shop through Barnes & Noble online and enter Bookfair ID 10375962 at checkout, a portion of proceeds from your purchases will go to the Sacramento Metropolitan Arts Commission to help local arts programs.
 

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.

Hoots and honks were pretty much the only noise in the air on my recent ride along the American River Parkway bike trail, which is just five minutes from our downtown office. As the sun was setting and dusk was stirring the native wildlife, sights of deer, turkey, squirrel and bunnies were surrounding me. 

If you're looking for fun things to do in Sacramento you can't go wrong with spending some time here.  There are some true hidden gems in the Captal, one of them is the amount of trails, trees and scenic beauty in the area.


It had been years since my last journey on the trail and I had forgotten how almost immediately it plunges you into surrounding wild and scenic territory, forbidding manmade noise to penetrate the invisible barrier separating residences, commercial buildings and traffic from intruding. The 32 miles of rural, scenic landscape along the American River is a safe haven from the daily congestion of one’s life.

There were plenty of other humans enjoying the bike trail, either for recreation and fitness purposes or simply as a commute vehicle to get to the University. But even with walkers, joggers, fellow bike riders, etc., there were virtually very few sounds other than that of the water in the nearby rapids or the hooters and the honkers.

Wondering what to do this weekend with all of your family in town? If the house is feeling cramped and you're looking for something to do to get the clan out and about this holiday weekend, look no further! Here's are some suggestions that won't break the bank and will surely put some smiles on everyone's faces.

Celebrate the onset of spring tonight with the "Spring Jam Concert" at the Radisson Hotel featuring the funky sounds of the Ohio Players and ConFunkShun. Get your groove on to the sounds of the 70s along with some good ol party-hits that are sure to make you want to dance! 

Not feeling like dancing? How about a little laughter to lighten you up after a long week? Check out Josh Blue at the Punchline Comedy Club this weekend. You may know him for his performances on NBC's "Last Comic Standing" (which he won). A diverse and triumphant individual, he is a hilarious stand-up comedian, but also a stand-out guest star on television, talented artist, and stellar U.S. Paralympic Soccer player– refusing to bow to any of the challenges that come from living with Cerebral Palsy.

After a fun-filled Friday night, you may be tempted to sleep in late and mozy around the house before you start your day... until the kids burst into your room to interrupt your drowsy slumber to remind you that it's Easter Bunny time! Depending on where you live, there are all kinds of kid-friendly festivities going on. If an egg hunt is up your alley, check out the Fairytale Town's Spring Eggatravaganza (on Sunday too!), or the Southside Park Spring Egg Hunt. Maybe you'll want to join the easter bunny at the Kids Easter Egg Decorating class at Taylor's Market.

Around lunch time, head over to Old Sacramento for the Living History Annual Easter Bonnet Promenade where ladies and gentlemen of the past don their Sunday Best in a leisurely Easter stroll throughout Old Town. For the more adventurous, animal-lovers, check out the "Earth Fest- It's a Party for the Planet" at the Sacramento Zoo. Browse through the rummage sale while the kids enjoy games, crafts, face painting and the animals of course!

If all of that wasn't enough to entertain the family, you may want to consider winding down with a scenic Excursion Train Ride with the Sacramento Southern Railroad! Climb aboard for a relaxing 40-minute six-mile roundtrip route atop the levees of the Sacramento River in the vintage passenger coaches and converted freight cars. Or upgrade to First Class service on the El Dorado where you will enjoy being treated as a VIP aboard this beautifully restored 1920s lounge-observation car, which offers large picture windows, plush seating and air conditioning!

Whatever your fancy, there sure are lots of Sacramento family events and recreation activities to keep you entertained all weekend long!

Don't forget, if you have family staying at one of the many Sacramento Hotels, make sure they ask about the Sacramento Gold Card to get lots of discounts at many of these (and other) Sacramento tourist attractions.