I stopped by Nothing Bundt Cakes in Loehmann’s Plaza the other day, and you, dear Our Wedding blog readers, immediately came to mind. Are you looking for a different, fun dessert for your engagement party, bridal shower or wedding but are tired of the cupcake trend? Well here ya go! I was really impressed with the...

Posted By Elena M. Macaluso on Wednesday, May 22, 2013

If you’re looking for a free and fun way to spend Memorial Day Weekend with the family, then look no further than the ninth annual International Kids Festival. Spend the afternoon enjoying live performances, a professional magic show, face painting, bounce houses and much more. In addition, the afternoon will include creative cultural...

Posted By Laura O'Brien on Wednesday, May 22, 2013

You’d better start running because the colors are about to start flying at the Color Me Rad 5K, taking place on May 27 at the Sacramento Raceway. If you’ve never heard of or witnessed a color run, then you are in for a treat. Every five minutes, waves of runners are blasted with colorful dry paint. The result is a beautiful,...

Posted By Laura O'Brien on Wednesday, May 22, 2013

The Crocker Art Museum usually takes Mondays off. In other words, it’s closed. Unless it’s a “Holiday Monday,” in which case the museum is open to the public, often with some special event planned. This Monday, Memorial Day, the museum is hosting FamilyPalooza with fun activities for the whole family. What kind of...

Posted By Elena M. Macaluso on Wednesday, May 22, 2013

If you like to shop garage sales for the bargains but dislike trekking from house to house, neighborhood to neighborhood, check out the Elks Parking Lot Sale, taking place this Saturday, May 25 at Elks Lodge #6 . Parking spaces at the lodge, located at 6446 Riverside Blvd., are rented out to folks wanting to sell their goods the morning of...

Posted By Elena M. Macaluso on Wednesday, May 22, 2013

Enthusiastic about embracing and celebrating Sacramento’s agricultural bounty? Consider getting up close and personal with regional farmers and winemakers on a Local Roots Food Tour through the Sierra Foothills. These unique adventures start in Newcastle, where participants gather and are then transported (in a 14 passenger executive...

Posted by Kira O'Donnell on Wednesday, May 22, 2013

Did you know May is National Burger Month? Sacramento burgermeisters are celebrating this important foodie month in a variety of creative ways . Chef Ravin Patel at Ella Dining Room & Bar is keeping it very local with his array of lunch burgers, which are available through the end of May. His irresistibly juicy lamb burger is made...

Posted by Kira O'Donnell on Wednesday, May 22, 2013

Fans of the Chavez Plaza farmers’ market, open from May through October, are arriving in hoards to purchase some of the region’s ripest and freshest produce. Beloved by downtown lunch-goers, the Chavez market also offers an array of food trucks for visitors, who have an opportunity to chow down on dishes ranging from carnitas...

Posted by Kira O'Donnell on Tuesday, May 21, 2013

Sacramento-region residents are exceptionally lucky to have fresh, locally grown produce so close at hand. One way to take advantage of this agricultural bounty is by signing up for a CSA box, which provides its subscribers with a tasty array of just-harvested vegetables and fruits from a small nearby farm each week. CSA, or...

Posted by Kira O'Donnell on Tuesday, May 21, 2013

With inventory at an all-time low, house prices are going through the roof. Sellers, rejoice: the Sacramento real estate market is back.

Posted By Marybeth Bizjak on Tuesday, May 21, 2013