December 10, 2014 by
Dawn Brown
Sacramento offers unique meeting spaces in all shapes and sizes
tucked away in places that might surprise you. Here's the latest in
a series of atypical venues for that offsite meeting or VIP
reception. The Center at Twenty-Three Hundred The Center at
Twenty-Three Hundred is a state-of-the-art multipurpose venue. Its
versatility...
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Ahoy, matey! When you tour the tall ship Hawaiian Chieftain, you
suddenly want to talk like a pirate. She was berthed on the river
in Old Sacramento from October 22 through December 8 for her annual
visit to our city. The day we went on board for our latest
adventure was cold and rainy. So that added a bit of mystery to...
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Every year at the end of September, I watch for the giant metal
pumpkin to appear at the corner of Jackson Road and South Watt
Avenue to let me know that Roemer Pumpkin Patch will open
soon. Aside from the fact that it’s not far out of town, I
especially like that Roemer grows so many different varieties of
pumpkins. This...
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The Governor's Mansion in Sacramento is a Victorian house with a
lot of history in the heart of California's capital city. So, been
there, done that, checked it off the list? Think again. One
of the greatest benefits of being a tourist in your own town is
that you can go back to your favorite touristy venues again and
again. ...
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August 25, 2014 by
Dawn Brown
Demolition has begun! Sacramento is building a new Entertainment
and Sports Center (ESC) in downtown. Deemed an organizational
priority by the SCVB for more than a decade, the SCVB believes that
the new facility will greatly enhance and grow Sacramento’s
convention and tourism industry. "In the meetings industry,
convention...
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August 5, 2014 by
Dawn Brown
Located in the historic Chatterton Building, this unique venue is
an expression of times past. Keeping with a rich history as a 1920s
retail antique store, it features an exclusive collection of
furnishings, original paintings, photography, ceramics and
other works of art. Antiquite also serves as an inviting event
venue...
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It's summer in Sacramento, and the California State Fair is
happening now. You may have seen the TV commercials showing the
mascots dancing and singing and advertising special discounts on
items like spas and furniture. And the local news shows have sent
anchors to the fair grounds to experience the sights and sample the
food....
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Dumpsters as art? Yes indeed. Anything you will find in a
traditional painting or sculpture exhibit you will find through the
end of August at the Art of the Dumpster exhibit at the corner of
Power Inn Road and Cucuamonga Avenue (just off Highway 50 south of
Folsom Boulevard) in Sacramento. Whimsy, allegory -- it’s all here.
The...
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Beaux Arts. Renaissance. Italianate. Greek. Baroque. Victorian. Do
you know what these terms have in common? If you guessed
architectural styles, you are correct. But I just learned that all
of these architectural styles and more can be found within a five
block area of downtown Sacramento. That is what we realized when
Janet,...
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Since we live in Sacramento, America’s Farm-to-Fork Capital, we are
very fortunate to have amazing culinary events throughout the area.
In addition to the amazing restaurants, farmers markets, and other
activities, food trucks play a big role in Sacramento’s culinary
scene. And maybe you've seen 'em zipping around town:...
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