Posts from: September 2010

What to do in Sacramento if You Only Have a Day

By Lindsey Adams on Sep. 29, 2010

Sacramento receives its fair share of one-day visitors. Some are here on business, some are driving through on route to somewhere else, some are just taking a day trip to the State Capital. Some are not even visiting but hosting a day trip for a good…

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Celebrate Hispanic Culture and Arts with Sugar Skull Making

Sep. 28, 2010

Every Saturday in October, people are invited to join in the creative fun making and decorating sugar skulls at Zanzibar Trading Company. In a month long celebration of the arts in Sacramento, Zanzibar Trading Company will be holding sugar skull…

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Grand Opening of New Crocker Art Museum is an All-Day-Art Celebration on 10-10-10

Sep. 27, 2010

The Crocker Art Museum closed in June to complete their $100 million expansion project. The Teel Family Pavilion will bring more space and more opportunity for the public and arts in Sacramento. It will also include a café for dining in Sacramento, a…

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Uncork for the Arts 2010!--Wine and Art Exhibit Fundraiser

Sep. 20, 2010

The second annual Uncork for the Arts 2010 took place this past weekend. But, it was more than another arts in Sacramento event. It was a fundraiser for the Developmental Disabilities Service Organization, a non-profit group that has been providing…

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Nothing Happening in Sacramento

By Lindsey Adams on Sep. 16, 2010

I get this question a lot… Question: What is going on in Sacramento this weekend? Answer: This question is so general and there are so many factors to consider before answering. Are you traveling with children and looking for Sacramento family events…

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Impress Your Attendees With a Cornucopia of Fresh Food For Your Sacramento Meetings

Sep. 15, 2010

Last week, downtown Sacramento hotel, The Citizen Hotel, hosted a reception where it featured several of its local food providers, all regional farms and ranches which the hotel uses in its daily restaurant offerings, and is now made available for…

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Another Reason Sacramento is Cool...Chalk it Up! Sacramento

Sep. 13, 2010

This event happened about a week ago, but it was so cool, I just wanted to share it with folks, and remind everyone that there are plenty of fun things to do in Sacramento. For the past 20 years, Sacramento has held a 3-day chalk art festival. Chalk…

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Sacramento Makes An Impression...

Sep. 13, 2010

on attendees at the 2010 Student and Youth Travel Association annual conference held August 27-31. The professional travel representatives from across the nation and selected international cities consistently commented on the scenic beauty of the…

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Your Sacramento Questions Answered Here

By Lindsey Adams on Sep. 07, 2010

As an Information Specialist at the Sacramento Convention & Visitors Bureau, I receive a number of the general questions directed to our office (along with my co-worker Nadine; there are also Information Specialists at our Visitor Center in Old…

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