Pretty disappointing. I'm a SacTown magazine subscriber. Took the art walk June 2024 after reading…read moreabout it. The suggested 8 destinations were neither interesting not entertaining. Best word to describe this event is meager. Best location was the art Co-op behind Bambie restaurant on I street at 17th. There was a variety of tiny size studios there with a few of the artists in attendance. I had some fun conversations with them. Did this art walk once. Check it off the bucket list. No need to repeat.

I've been doing the "Art Walk" for many years now. It's still Fun. But it's not what it used to…read morebe... SITREP The convergence of Art in the Midtown area has always been a fun, enjoyable romp every 2nd Saturday in Sacramento. This has given local galleries - and the local artists that have a chance to share their talents - an opportunity for community get-together and enjoyment. "CHA-CHA-CHA-CHANGES" But in the words of a very obscure and shy musician named DAVID BOWIE, the scene ain't what it used to be. A surly element and rambunctious youngsters have taken over the midtown domain of the Art Walk. It's even gotten to the point where people GET KILLED on this special night and law enforcement has had to step in and set-up restrictive barricades and lay a heavy hand on some pedestrians. "Second Saturday Art DRIVE" ...which is why I recommend that you power walk, bus or even drive to some points a bit more distant. Such as Creative Vera @ 12th & S Streets; or Sol Collective and Beatnik Studios actually both south of Broadway, or some of the studios and galleries further into East Sacramento. You can still find some great galleries and fun if you are not up for the core-midtown range. THE LOWDOWN It still works. Just very differently now.

J Street is one of my favorites in Sacramento. Even before we moved here we would visit and we'd…read morealways end up exploring J. It became my starting point for finding anything else in the city. Now that we live in Sacramento it's also one of our most used exits heading into the city. You can get off the 5 on J and the city just opens up to you. First you'll find DOCO and the arena, you could also choose to head off to Old Sacramento. You'll see a variety of restaurants, some only open on the weekdays and some that have become staples of our community. Keep your eyes open for gorgeous and fun murals along the way as well. As you continue, you'll pass Cesar Chavez Plaza and park where there's plenty of parking for nearby adventures. The SAFE Credit Union Convention Center is only a short distance away, followed by the Sacramento Memorial Auditorium. Continue your drive and you're in the heart of Midtown with more shopping, food and entertainment. Also, love that Midtown has free parking on the weekends. As you continue past well known businesses like Mike's Camera Shop, Rick's Dessert bar, Ginger Elizabeth, Jungle Bird and more you'll start leaving Midtown and make your way to East Sacramento. Don't worry, there's more to love as you continue. The Sacramento Turn Verein where you'll find annual Oktoberfest celebrations. La Trattoria Bohemia, Pachamama, the newly relocated Allspicery for tasty food, drinks and ingredients. There is a lot to discover on this street. If you drive far enough this one way street becomes two lanes and then disappears into H Street, ok it didn't disappear, it merges and becomes part of H street and then Fair Oaks Blvd. But what really matters are the memories we made along the way.

I fondly remember attending Homecoming dances at this midtown gem, located across the street from…read moreSutter's Fort. It's kind of a secret since my co-worker who is a wedding planner didn't even know about it! As of 1993, this hall is listed on the National Register of Historical Places. The architectural style is Romanesque. I loved the picturesque dual staircase. These days the 6,000 sf ballroom is home to Midtown Stomp swing dancing. Classes at various levels (incl beginning) lead up to a general dance at 9 pm. Live bands (like Steve Lucky & the Rhumba Buns) play live once a month. Drawbacks to the venue: Historic building does not have A/C; ventilation is poor -- whether you're upstairs or down. Bathrooms are small. Off-street parking (metered) or the Sutter hospital garage.

This place was hot and sweaty in the Summer! No air conditioning! The room was big and open with a…read morefew floor fans running. Not a place to dance. There was no band on the night I went. I am 40 and the crowd was in their 20s-very early 30s. The rotation was off. The price was right! I would prefer a club setting with a lesson before, then I can have a cocktail after and mingle and dance more casually after the lesson.

We came to the Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony at the Aquatic Center for 2024. The tree itself is…read morelovely, as shown in the photos from David's review and I highly recommend stopping by to see it lit during the season. That being said, if I were writing a review for the Tree Lighting event itself, I would be giving closer to three stars. The event was dog friendly which is why we came but was packed and hectic with long lines for everything from food to games to photos. We saw some instances of unsupervised children damaging decorations and being overall out of control. This event is really tailored to large families with small children. I would definitely not attend the event again but I would stop by at a quiet time to see the lit tree during the holiday season.

This is on the East side of the Aquatic Center. This light Christmas tree is put up by the City of…read moreElk Grove, I believe. It's so beautiful and we come here every year since they started it. I think 3 years now. I did a Drone video the other year and had a picture of my wife and I kissing. It's so festive. Great to take your family picture in front of. I will have to find it and post that one later. I checked with Elk Grove and the tree is lite 24/7 until the first week of January when they will take it down. Don't miss it. Visit and get your picture to post on your media page.

Our Elite get together for October. It was so nice to gather at an AYCE Sushi Bar. Eliza suggested…read morethis place Pier 50 in Folsom. OMG it was a fabulous pick. We had so much fun catching up and the food. Wow was the best. The quality was amazing and I will be coming back. The place is smack in the middle of the Palladio. I have never been here I had to walk a little because my Google Maps told me it was in another area. But no biggy, though it was almost 100 degrees. I got there early and we didn't have a reservation . It was right when they opened so no worries. We were the only ones for a little bit. The place really isn't that big either. I think it's been only open for a few months. They are connected to , It's Sushi. We decided to go with the higher priced menu, B, at around 55 bucks. It gave us everything. Eliza and Celina ordered for all of us. It was so fun. We got the yuzu salmon, unagi, cajun tuna I wouldn't get again, paprika salmon, which we loved, salmon belly so yummy, sea urchin was pretty good too. sweet shrimp, galbi wow wonderful, soft shell crab, yellowtail collar had good flavor but they over cooked it, grilled mackerel was really salty, johnny and rock & roll were ok. The scallops were just ok, But I don't really like them that much. I got the Chirashi Don and the fish was great. Finished off with the lychee sherbet and it was great. We had such a fabulous time and the service was amazing. Loved the staff. so helpful. Till our next get together, cant wait.

We were on a "fun run" in classic Datsun automobiles through levee roads to Rio Vista. Our route…read moretook us to a ferry crossing. Unfortunately it was very foggy so we couldn't see the ferry coming until it was almost docked. A blast of a horn and the raising of the crossing arm signaled it was time for us to drive onto the ferry. Our group had eight cars and I wondered if we'd all fit, but there was room to spare. Once we were all loaded and engines off, the deck on the end was raised and we were on our way. In no time we were docked on the other side, the deck was lowered on the other end and we drove off. The ride was so smooth and the fog was so thick, we had no idea how far the trip was. Turns out, after we waited around there for one of the cars having engine trouble to work out a fix, the fog had lifted a bit and we saw across the water. The other side was really close. It takes about five minutes to cross and runs every 20 minutes. It's amazing that this is a free service of the state. It's a crucial conveyance for homes and businesses in the area.

Caught this car ferry on our way to Snug harbor RV park. I was unaware that this was a thing…read more Highly recommend this free ferry.

Yeah it's aight. Like others have said, it is spotty. One block you'll find multi-million dollar…read moreestates and then go a few blocks and you'll find homeless people and garbage lying around. Some of the highlights: * Arden Fair Mall - now that there is Uniqlo and H&M * How 'Bout Arden - lots of stores, great movie theatre. Nordstrom Rack! Kura Sushi! * Ernie's Interlude - welcoming dive bar; meet your neighbors, sing some songs! * Trader Joe's - this parking lot isn't so exasperating * Whole Foods - Great Amazon return setup * WinCo Foods - Show me a better bulk foods area * Grocery Outlet - I have a collection of shoplifting videos from this location at Marconi. The best one was when a group had a loaded shopping cart of Tide and there was a getaway van with a covered license plate that squealed them away. * Costco Business Center - it's like old school Costco (Price Club) with the huge boxes of bulk chewing gum. Get yo'self half a goat while you're at it. * Country Club Cinema - comfy reclining seats, $5 Tuesdays. Close to midtown, close to Business and Highway 80, not far from 50, it's a very convenient place to live. I hear the sheriff helicopter circling overhead maybe four times a year? I don't know if that's good or bad. It would be bad if I lived in Canada, but for Arden Arcade that's probably par for the course.

The Arden-Arcade area is bigger than I thought. Yes, I pulled up a map of the technical area on my…read morephone just to check. Most of the time when I'm visiting the Arden-Arcade area it's for food and there are a lot of great places to try out. At Howe 'Bout Arden I'm a frequent visitor of 18 grams Coffee Roasters and there are a lot of other restaurant and shopping options in that plaza, along with a movie theater. There is also both Ettore's Bakery and Restaurant and Estelle Bakery and Patisserie in the area and walking into either is dangerous, because the baked goods are AMAZING! Taqueria La Perla Tapatia is also in this area and their food is so tasty. You can go for something classic or simple or try one of their unique creations that your tastebuds and camera will love. Do a quick Yelp search and you're bound to find some new places you want to visit, and I feel like new places are being introduced all the time. I will say, this area is not my favorite to drive in. Sometimes the roads are a bit confusing and some areas need could use some updates. I feel like I always need my GPS here compared to Downtown where it's a grid. if you grow up here I'm sure it's a lot easier to navigate though.

We moved to Carmichael last year and we are still checking out places around the area, a few hit…read moreand misses, but so far we are enjoying it here and the city has a lot to offer! I would definitely recommend moving here! ...............Stores we have checked out so far!........ ~Thrift Town- great little thrift shop! ~Petsmart- pet shop we have purchased our Dr. Elsey's cat litter from here! ~Incredible Pets- our favorite pet shop with healthy options with a discount program! ~U.S. Bank- nice tellers and ATM! ~Walmart Neighborhood Market- great deals! ~Barcelona Apartments, an ok place to live with lots of parking and a swimming pool. ........Food Places we have checked out so far!......... ~Garcia's Mexican Restaurant- large food portions! ~California Burrito-our favorite drive-thru! ~Adalberto's Mexican Food-large portions and great burritos! ~Aldanberto's-pretty much the same as above! ~Serritella's- one of our favorites, delicious Italian food with pb for bread sticks! ~River City Brewing Company- they have a decent sized flavorful burger! ~Little Caesar's- inexpensive pizza with stuffed crust option! ~Skip's Kitchen-best flavorful burgers, fries and milkshakes around! ~Mr. Pickles Sandwich & Burger Shop- sometimes a few hit and misses, but pretty good! ~Dairy Heaven- ice cream shop that have Glaciers similar to Dairy Queen Blizzards! ~Crazy For Yogurt-great frozen yogurt choices and lots of toppings to choose from! ......Other places we have checked out!........ ~Eugene H. Ahner Park- our favorite park with two playgrounds! ~Carmichael Park- has a great Farmer's Market on Sundays with fresh fruit at an affordable price! ~Carmichael Library- our favorite library with beautiful decor and friendly staff!

Carmichael is a nice little town between interstate 80 and highway 50 even though it's a little…read moretrek to the freeways. When I first moved to the Sacramento area back in 2007. Carmichael was where I called home for about 4 years and really loved living here it's a pretty quite town for the most part. There Carmichael Park which has a nice sized dog park and nice sized tennis courts and every Sunday where you can enjoy the Farmers Market. There are also small neighborhood park like Jan Dr Park, Gibbons park and Maddox Park. There and nice shopping centers and nice family owned Restaurants around and one of my favorite coffee shops Boulevard Coffee and now they have a Dutch Bros! There also the La Sierra community center for activities and many classes for Adults as well as for the kiddos too! They also do the 4th of July Fireworks show nearby as well. Most people just watch from the Big Lots Parking lot located on Fair Oaks Blvd and Engle Rd. There are plenty of schools like: Carmichael Elementary Cameron ranch Elementary Mary A Deterding Elementary Coyle Ave Elementary Starr King Elementary Mission Elementary Winston Churchill Middle School John Barrett Middle School Roy Rogers middle School Del campo High school located in Fair Oaks. Mira Loma High School located in Sacramento - Arden Arcade El Camino High school located in Sacramento - Arden Arcade Rio Americano High school located in Sacramento - Arden Arcade Since, Carmichael has no actual Public High School. And a few Private schools like Jesuit as well. If you enjoy nature there's Ancil Hoffman park it absolutely beautiful let me tell you. Carmichael has so much to offer where you live here or not. There is so much to appreciate about Carmichael. Grocery shopping you have, Bel- Air, Raley's and Safeway. There a Home Depot and Walmart Neighborhood Market and a Petsmart! There are also, little Mom & Pop businesses as well!