Sacramento Scene Blog

Together, we CAN make a difference... in the quality of your weekends.
I've been given the daunting task of helping you find fun, exciting and frankly not-lame things to do on your time off. And, considering my idea of a good time is hitting the bowling alley with a "Governator" t-shirt, and some spiffy rented shoes, I need your help.
If you've watched Fox40 Morning News in the last month... (everyone should be doing this by the way)... you've seen my fabulous "Sacramento Scene" feature, detailing what's hot and new in our city by the river(s).
What I'm hoping to establish here is an idea exchange... I scratch your back, you tell me and our viewers where to hang out on the weekends. You get the idea.
I'll tell you where I've been and what I think of those places... and you, if you'd be so kind, do the same.
I pride myself on checking out new restaurants, activities and nightclubs and giving reviews of each to my friends. Now you get the benefit as well... try to contain yourself.
That said... so I checked out the Rivercats Home Opener Friday night. My first semi-pro baseball experience. And I must say, I loved every minute of it. The game, even though the Cats lost, was thrilling. The food, especially those garlic fries, quite tasty. (I sampled the jumbo dog, nachos with chili and cheese and garlic fries). My favorite part was watching the fans. People really got in to the game. And I also liked the activities between each inning. I'm always up for a chance to win free stuff!
After that I scooted over to "Rick's", that dessert diner on K Street in mid-town. Delish! Although it was a tad overcrowded, there was adequate seating. I had the chocolate caramel mousse pie with the oreo crust.
So, how was your weekend? Go anywhere I might want to check out?

Looking for a ruckus party this weekend? Or, maybe that's not your style... but what about Sacramento Fashion Week!!

Here are the details...
First things first, Sacramento's Active 20-30 Club is hosting their Annual Spring Party. This year's theme is "Vegas, Baby". They're taking an empty warehouse (at 4600 Florin-Perkins Road) and transforming it into the Vegas Strip. If you're a single lady... or gentleman I highly recommend attending this. It's from 7:30pm to 12:30am this Saturday night. I'll be there up on stage. Advance tickets are $45 and at the door it's $60. A hunk of cash, but you get drinks and food all night long (beer, "Vegas Punch", soda, water) and get to take part in some daring events (i.e. Gladiator Jousting and a Mechanical Bull). And... you get to sway to the beats of DJ Rigatony and the "we play everything that's cool" band Wonderbread 5. All the money goes to local children's charities like the Crisis Nursery. The club also hosts a picnic each summer for special needs children and their families, all with the help of your party admission.
Click here for tickets and more information http://www.sacspringparty.com

Okay... for the fashionistas... Sacramento Fashion Week: April 18th-25th
It's all taking place at local lounges... with the big party at the Tsakopoulos Library Galleria.
Click here for details http://www.sacramentofashionweek.com/fall2008/index.asp

I don't care what they say, I'm still wearing leggings and skirts... a fashion trend that feels comfortable even if you have sampled every food selection at the Rivercats game (see my last blog entry:)

Tune in to Fox40 Morning News from 6-8am every Friday for an extended list of "Your Weekend" events.

If you're stressing about that upcoming project (trust me, I feel your pain) you HAVE to take some time out to admire the bright, beautiful and blossoming roses outside our great State Capitol Building.

I took some time out on Sunday to swing by on my way to lunch and started the week a much better (and less crabby) person for it. There are benches dotted throughout the garden, so bring a book if you have the time.