Posts from: May 2010

Sacramento Jazz Festival Serves Up Savory Sounds at Betty's Bistro

May. 27, 2010

What is perhaps one of the premier Sacramento weekend events takes place every Memorial Day Weekend - Sacramento Jazz Festival & Jubilee. As much fun and excitement there is during the weekend, the Festival holds a special place in the hearts of…

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"Crazy in Love" with Sacramento Tourism

May. 25, 2010

This Wednesday I had the pleasure to watch the Sacramento Theater Company (STC) present, "Always...Patsy Cline," a tribute to the legendary country singer. I, along with our Tourism Manager Leticia Bokan and Events Coordinator Stacy Mello from the…

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Featured Partner: Butch N Nellie's Coffee Co. is a Local Favorite

May. 20, 2010

The perfect cup of coffee is a coveted thing, even a requirement for many to start their day. And let's face it, flavor is key. There are many downtown Sacramento dining options, including those for the coffee connoisseur. I don't know about you, but…

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Got Rowing Anyone?

May. 19, 2010

WE do. We’ve got the 14 th Annual NCAA Women’s Rowing Championships May 28-30. I mentioned in my last post that there will be plenty of sports in Sacramento this summer, and this is one of the best. Did you know that Sacramento has one of the best…

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Convention and Meeting Planning Tips for "What If..."

May. 07, 2010

Working day in and day out with meeting professionals, a lot of issues come up that have to be dealt with... are there enough hotel rooms for my group ; can the meeting rooms at Sacramento Convention Center fit 100 classroom style ; is there an offsite…

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$2 Bills Circulate as Part of Spend Tom Campaign in Sacramento

May. 07, 2010

Seven Sacramento businesses will celebrate National Travel & Tourism Week May 8-16 by circulating $2 bills in a SpendTom campaign, announced California Travel & Tourism Commission (CTTC) President and CEO Caroline Beteta. Nearly $100,000 in $2 bills…

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Wildlife and Nature Hidden In Plain Sight of Sacramento

May. 03, 2010

Neck and neck with an Egret – that is the situation I found myself on Saturday as I rode my bike across the Yolo Causeway just west of Sacramento. Returning from the City of Davis, I found myself being paced by an egret, flapping his wings in perfect…

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