10 Nov 2017
Sacramento's downtown redevelopment continues in full swing. The city's first Kimpton Hotel—The Sawyer—opened in October 2017.
The Sawyer
The Kimpton Sawyer Hotel opened in October 2017 adjacent to the Golden 1 Center featuring 250 rooms including 35 suites.
The boutique property is part of a 16-story, mixed-use building that will include condos and retail space. Dining and entertainment options at the Sawyer include the poolside Revival bar and lounge and the high-end Echo + Rig Steakhouse opening in December 2017.
TRANSPORTATION
Sacramento International Airport (SMF)
Sacramento International Airport just turned 50!
SMF ranks highest in customer satisfaction among medium-sized airports in North America according to a survey by J.D. Power of nearly 35,000 consumers. Additionally, the food and beverage program at SMF has been awarded first place for medium-sized airports in the prestigious annual competition sponsored by Airports Council International-North America (ACI-NA). The award is for overall excellence and includes concessions in both Terminal A and Terminal B.
The food and beverage concession program at Sacramento International Airport is a mix of local, regional and national concepts that create a sense of place reflecting Sacramento's role as the gateway to Northern California. Concessionaires offer locally-sourced, seasonal ingredients, giving customers the opportunity to relax and enjoy meals reflective of America's Farm-to Fork Capital.
SMF offers numerous nonstop flights to destinations in the U.S. and Mexico and one stop flights to destinations around the globe.
NEW CONSTRUCTIONS & RENOVATIONS
D.O. Mills Bank Building
629 J St., 95814
Sacramento's D.O. Mills Bank Building at Seventh and J streets will soon be transformed into a public space with 10 to 12 food vendors and several bars over three floors. The identity of the 1912 historic landmark will not be compromised and unique architectural details of the building will remain. The project will also showcase a rooftop atrium and deck overlooking downtown. The Bank is scheduled to open in late 2017.
Downtown Commons
660 J St., 95814
Downtown Commons, nicknamed DOCO, will be a 3-acre plaza featuring cinemas, innovative restaurants, boutiques, the 250-room Kimpton Sawyer Hotel, and a place for people to enjoy outdoor concerts, markets and activities, adjacent to Sacramento's new Golden 1 Center. Scheduled to open in late 2017.
Historic R Street Corridor
R Street between 10th and 15th
Once an industrial warehouse district, Sacramento's R Street Corridor is now a bustling entertainment district. Visitors can enjoy a cocktail at the famed Shady Lady Saloon, try some poke at local favorite Fish Face, tour the amazing creations from residents at the Artist's Lofts, shop in unique boutiques and much more. R Street continues to see new additions, so even more excitement is yet to come. Ongoing project.
RESTAURANTS, BEER & WINE
Canon
1719 34th Street
Chef Brad Cecchi adds international flavors to seasonal tavern fare in this East Sacramento spot.
Capital Hop Shop
1431 I Street
The venue offers a forty tap craft beer bar and food across from Sacramento's historic Memorial Auditorium.
Jungle Bird
2516 J Street
The Jungle Bird is a new tropical escape in Midtown Sacramento with an extensive rum collection, paradise inspired décor and island cuisine.
Ten Ten Room
1010 10th Street
Ten Ten Room is a mid-century inspired cocktail bar featuring classic cuisine of the era.
Bike Dog Brewing Taproom
915 Broadway
https://www.bikedogbrewing.com/
Bike Dog Brewing is co-founded by four Sacramentans with a love for bikes, dogs and craft beer.
Pedal for Your Next Pint
The Sacramento region is home to an exploding craft beer scene, with more than 40 breweries throughout the area. Visitors can explore local breweries and pedal for their pints aboard this bicycle built for 15.
Raise a Glass in California's Best-Kept Secret Wine Region
The Sacramento region is home to more than 200 wineries and tasting rooms, many of which offer free or affordable tastings and opportunities to meet the winemakers themselves. If time is limited, explore the wineries inside the city. Several downtown Sacramento venues now offer tastes of regional wines. There's the Underground Tasting Room in Old Sacramento, RailBridge Cellars, Revolution Wines, 58 Degrees & Holding in Midtown and Downtown & Vine near the Convention Center
ARTS & CULTURE
Richard Diebenkorn: Beginnings, 1942-1955
Crocker Art Museum
October 8, 2017 – January 7, 2018
The exhibit presents a look at the artist's early work and evolution to maturity through 100 paintings and drawings that precede his shift to figuration.
“Arte y Almas: Día de Los Muertos 2017”
California Museum
October 13 - December 30, 2017
Exploring the Mexican cultural tradition of honoring deceased loved ones that evolved from the Aztecs to modern-day California, the all-new exhibition features contemporary art and original altar installations by Lapiztola and La Sonrisa de La Muerte from Mexico and California artists Lurac and Oscar Magallanes honoring the achievements of Latinos in activism, civil rights, science and the arts.
“Masters of Venice: Drawings by Giambattista and Domenico Tiepolo from the Anthony J. Moravec Collection”
Crocker Art Museum
October 29, 2017 - February 4, 2018
www.crockerart.org
The most famous draughts men in 18th-century Venice, the father and son Giambattista and Domenico Tiepolo created a variety of engaging and luminous compositions, from mythological creatures to devotional works to caricatures. In this exhibition, 21 of their splendid drawings accompany those of other Venetian artists to provide a view into the distinctive art of Italy's lagoon city.
Broadway Sacramento
Community Center Theater
November 2017 - May 2018
https://www.californiamusicaltheatre.com/broadway-sacramento/
Each year Broadway Sacramento features national touring productions of some of the most popular Broadway shows.
Sacramento Ballet
Various venues
October 2017- May 2018
This season's performances include Beer & Ballet, The Nutcracker, Giselle, Carmina Burana; Modern Masters: Red Hot
Sacramento Theatre Company
September 2017 – May 2018
1419 H Street
The Sacramento Theatre Company (STC) strives to be the leader in integrating professional theatre with theatre arts education. STC produces engaging professional theatre, provides exceptional theatre training, and uses theatre as a tool for educational engagement.
Macbeth, Man of La Mancha, Kiss Me Kate, Peter Pan, Our Town and many more
Street Art /Public Art Tours
http://www.sacrunningtours.com/
In August 2017 some 50 artists from around the world gathered in Sacramento to create more than 30 large-scale murals in the City's downtown and Midtown. The public can now experience the new street and public art with guided walking, running or biking tours.
SPORTS
Sacramento Kings
October 2017 – April 2018
Sacramento's NBA team is playing its second season in the Golden 1 Center, the new sports and entertainment arena which opened in October 2016. It is said to be the most technologically advanced arena in the country.
Golden 1 Center Tours
Offered daily pending arena events
500 David J. Stern Walk;
https://www.golden1center.com/about/golden-1-tours
The new Golden 1 Center sports and entertainment arena is heralded as the most advanced building of its kind in the country, with state-of-the-art design and technology, coupled with an impressive art collection and a concession program that sources 90 percent of its ingredients from within 150 miles.
California International Marathon
December 3, 2017
https://runsra.org/california-international-marathon/
The 35th annual event is the # 1 Boston qualifier and runs from Folsom to the California State Capitol.
EVENTS
Please visit www.sacramento365.com for a complete Sacramento events listing.
PHOTOS
The Visit Sacramento Photo Library is available at:
https://www.visitsacramento.com/media/photo-video-download/
