Experience the best of Downtown Sacramento’s dining scene during the award-winning Dine Downtown Restaurant Week presented this year by Sacramento Magazine. For 10 days only, local chefs will create special three-course dinner menus for only $30 per person.

Dine Downtown 2013 will kick off on Wednesday January 9th and continue through Friday January 18th.

For More Info: (916) 442-8575

2013 Participating Restaurants

4th Street Grille | 400 L Street | 916.448.2847 | Menu | Reservations

Biba | 2801 Capitol Avenue | 916.455.2422  | Menu | Reservations

Blackbird Kitchen & Bar | 1015 9th Street | 916.498.9224 | Menu | Reservations

Blue Prynt | 815 11th Street | 916.492.2969 | Menu | Reservations

The Broiler Steakhouse | 1201 K Street | 916.444.3444 | Menu | Reservations

Cafeteria 15 L | 1112 15th Street | 916.492.1960 | Menu | Reservations

Capitol Garage | 1500 K Street | 916.444.3633 |  Menu  (V) (GL) | Reservations

Chops Steak & Seafood Bar |1117 11th Street |916.447.8900 | Menu | Reservations

Dawson’s at The Hyatt |1209 L Street | 916.443.1234 | Menu | Reservations

Ella Dining Room & Bar | 1131 K Street | 916.443.3772 | Menu  (V)| Reservations

Esquire Grill |1213 K Street | 916.448.8900 | Menu | Reservations

Fat City | 1001 Front Street | 916.446.6768 | Menu

The Firehouse Restaurant |1112 Second Street | 916.442.4772 | Reservations | Menu  (V)

Frank Fat’s | 806 L Street | 916.442.7092 | Menu | Reservations

Grange | 926 J Street | 916.492.4450 | Menu | Reservations

Il Fornaio | 400 Capitol Mall | 916.446.4100 | Menu | Reservations

Mayahuel | 1200 K Street | 916.441.7200 | Menu (V) (GL)| Reservations

The Melting Pot | 814 15th Street | 916.443.2347 | Menu  (V) (GL) available upon request

Mulvaney’s B&L | 1215 19th Street | 916.441.6022 | Menu | Reservations

Paragary’s Midtown | 1403 28th Street | 916.452.3335 | Menu

Pilothouse at The Delta King | 1000 Front Street | 916.444.5464 | Menu | Reservations

The Porch | 1815 K Street | 916.444.2423 | Menu | Reservations

The Red Rabbit Kitchen and Bar | 2718 J Street | 916.706.2275 | Menu

Restaurant Thir13en | 1300 H Street | 916.594.7669 | Menu| Reservations

Rio City Café | 1110 Front Street | 916.442.8226 | Menu

River City Brewing Company | 545 Downtown Plaza Suite 1115 | 916.447.2739 | Menu  (V)

Spataro | 1415 L Street | 916.440.8888 | Menu | Reservations

Ten22 | 1022 Second Street | 916.441.2211 | Menu | Reservations

Tuli Bistro | 2031 S Street | 916.451.8854 | Menu

Vegetarian Options – (V)

Gluten Free Options – (GL)

Special Thanks to our Sponsors:

Building on the success of last year’s season, this summer’s Concerts the Park will continue to feature hometown favorites like Middle Class Rut and ZuhG. The series is also adding to the line up dozens of new acts including a special appearance by !!! and Mother Hips.

This year’s season will also see the return of Sactown’s hottest DJs, who will be spinning between sets on the Assembly DJ Stage.

Concerts in the Park launches on May 3 in Cesar Chavez Plaza and continues every Friday night from 5 pm to 9 pm through July 26. (Note: There will be no show on July 5 of July weekend.)

May 3: ELEMENT OF SOUL | Musical Charis | They Went Ghost | DJ Epik

May 10: MIDDLE CLASS RUT | Jonny Craig | Dogfood | I’m Dirty Too | RCK:RMX

May 17: ARDEN PARK ROOTS| Syncro | Rasar | Live Manikins | DJ Whores

May 24: JAMES CAVERN | Iconoclast Robot | Rock N’ Rhyme | DLRN | Heartworm and DJ Nate D

May 31: !!! | Exqusite Corps | Paper Pistols | Sam I Jam

June 7: MUMBO GUMBO | The Quinn Hedges Band | Tel Cairo

June 14: INFAMOUS SWANKS | Lesdystics | Avenue Saints | The Bar Fly Effect | DJ Shaun Slaughter

June 21: MOTHER HIPS | Jackpot | The Old Screen Door | Roderick Mar Carpio

June 28: THE BRODIE STEWART BAND | Nevada Backwards| The Carly DuHain Band | Big Trouble | DJ Rigatony

July 12: ZUGH | Joy & Madness | Harley White Jr. Orchestra | DJ Oasis and INKDUP on drums

July 19: FALLRISE | Kill the Precedent | Restrayned | Fair Struggle | Z rokk

July 26: THE BRODYS | Hero’s Last Mission | The Bell Boys | Humble Wolf | DJ Billy Lane

Not ready for your Friday night to end at 9 pm? Head out to one of our official Concerts in the Park After Parties and receive special discounts while wearing your wristband.

Assembly | 1000 K Street

Blackbird Kitchen+Bar | 1015 9th Street

Bulls Restaurant and Bar | 1330 H Street

Downtown & Vine | 1200 K Street #8

KBAR | 1000 K Street

Marilyn’s on K | 908 K Street

Republic | 908 15th Street

Shenanigans | 705 J Street

Social Nightclub | 1000 K Street

Official Park Rules:

• No shirt, no shoes = No entrance
• No dogs or other animals allowed
• All bikes must be parked in bike valet
• Bags and coolers are subject to search and must be smaller than 2 ft x 2 ft x 2ft
• No glass, outside alcohol, or weapons allowed
• Must show a valid ID for wristband
• No re-entry after 8:30 pm
• No outside solicitations, flyers or materials

Cheers to our sponsors!

For the latest concert news, visit downtownsac.org the Concerts in the Park, Sacramento page on Facebook, and follow the hashtag #CIP2013 on twitter.

More than 20 local businesses and 4 local breweries will join forces for a community fundraiser for the Downtown Sacramento Foundation (DSF) with DJ’s spinning live, small bites and local beers. The  Downtown Beer Bust will raise funds for the DSF’s inaugural project—The Downtown Mural Project, which will add local art to The Kay district.

The Beer Bust will take place at the Sacramento Downtown Plaza south mall on March 14 from 6-10 pm. Tickets for this 21 and older event are $35 in advance and are available online at www.beerbust314.eventbrite.com. Food, drinks, entertainment and parking are all included.

Local restaurants including Blackbird. Kitchen + Bar, Broadacre Coffee, Café Connection, Chops, District 30, Dive Bar, Grange, Hot Italian, KBAR, Kru, LowBrau, Mayahuel, Pizza Rock, Red Rabbit, River City Brewing Company, Shady Lady, and Wicked ‘Wich will serve up small bites. Guest can also enjoy brews from New Helvetia Brewing Co., Ruhstaller and Two Rivers Cider. Local acts Paper Pistols, Sister Crayon, Tel Cairo, DJ Blackheart and Chris ‘the rebol” Debol will perform live throughout the evening. This community event is hosted by the Sacramento Downtown Plaza and Blackbird. Kitchen + Bar.

About the Downtown Mural Project
This spring Downtown Sacramento will serve as a blank canvas for local artists with the launch of The Downtown Mural Project. The Downtown Sacramento Foundation (DSF) recently released a call for artists for murals on the vacant lot at the corner of 8th and K streets. Up to 14 mural designs by local artists will be selected and installed throughout the spring and summer months. Each artist selected for the project will receive a $250 grant. The Downtown Mural Project will be funded through private donations to the Downtown Sacramento Foundation. The Sacramento Downtown Plaza has pledged the first $2,500 donation to the project in The Kay district.

Artist proposals for The Downtown Mural Project are due by March 15. Project requirements are available online.

The Downtown Sacramento Foundation  is a sister organization to the Downtown Sacramento Partnership. This 501(c)3 organziation is dedicated to fostering civic pride through the improvement of the social and physical environment of Downtown. The DSF provides much needed support to the Downtown Sacramento Partnership (DSP) programs that provide elevated services for public space management and beautification, homeless outreach and public safety.

Moving Sacramento Forward
Downtown Sacramento is on the cusp of an economic turnaround with many long-term goals accomplished and key developments underway. In order to move Sacramento forward, we must lay the foundation for future sustainable growth that will propel us into the next economy.

Keynote Speaker: Lieutenant Governor Gavin Newsom
With a dual perspective as both entrepreneur and elected official, Lt. Governor Gavin Newsom will discuss his experience in developing public-private partnerships, redefining current policy practices, and fostering collaboration and innovation to encourage economic growth.

Event Overview:
More than 500 business and community leaders and elected officials attended the DSP’s (DSP) State of Downtown breakfast at the Sacramento Convention Center on January 15. Keynote speaker Lt. Governor Gavin Newsom delivered a compelling keynote address that not only laid the case for the importance of a strong downtown core, but also for the foundation for economic revitalization of our city and region.

Key takeaways from the event:

• The biggest risk is not that we aim too high and miss it. The biggest risk is that we aim to low and achieve it. Don’t worry about aiming too high. Just don’t set the bar too low that it is easy to achieve.
• Top 3 Trends that will lead to success in your city: Urbanization, Hyper-Connectivity, Quality of Life
• Trend #1 – Urbanization: Urbaniziation defines one of the most significant trends in our lifetime. It is estimated that over 150,000-180,000 people will become urbanites every day and 60% of the world’s population will reside in cities. It’s cities that will determine the fate of the State of California
• Trend #2 – Hyper-connectivity: The world is no longer connected, but rather hyper-connected. The tools of technology (Twitter, Linked In, Skype, Cloud, etc) are changing the way we operate. The is a whole generation of digital natives (in contrast to our current generation of digital immigrants) that will radically alter the playing field. We need to make local economic development relevant to this next generation. Don’t argue for today. Make the case in your work for tomorrow.
• Trend #3 – Quality of Life: Enliven the cities. Sweat the small things. Farmers Markets matters. Parklets matter. Art Matters. Bicycles matter. Design space and cities for people.
• We need to enliven the senses and instill that sense of well-being that defines that proud history of California. This is a state of dreamers and doers, of entrepreneurs and innovators who have always prided themselves in leading the cutting edge and new ideas. It is the pioneer spirit.

State of Downtown Address: DSP Executive Director Michael Ault

VIBE Award Presentation: Sid Garcia-Heberger, Crest Theatre

Mayoral Address:  Mayor Kevin Johnson

Keynote Address: Lt. Gov. Gavin Newsom

Digital Assets:

•  For a recap of the conversation at State of Downtown browse #SOD2013 on Twitter.
• Download a copy of the State of Downtown presentation
• Download a copy of the 2012 Downtown Sacramento Partnership Annual Report
• View photos by Nicholas Wray Photography

Meet the 2013 VIBE Award Nominees:

Sid Garcia-Heberger, Crest Theatre

Troy Carlson, Theatre of Lights

Mike Hargis, Launch Festival

Carina Lampkin, Blackbird Kitchen + Bar

Studios at Hotel Berry

Thank you to all of our sponsors:

The parade will start off at 10 am, from 14^th and N Streets.  It will travel west on N Street to 9th, Norht on 9th to L Street, west on L Street to 4th where it will end.

The Santa Parade has a spirit of its own, embodied by the many wonderful parade entrants–from tuneful marching bands to high-stepping horses, colorful clowns to vintage vehicles, skillful twirlers to dazzling floats. The crowd of spectators greets the passing parade with enthusiastic approval. Their smiles and cheers are the perfect expression of the holidays–and a big part of the Santa Parade spirit.

For information, please call 916-662-6288, visit www.sacholidays.com, or visit the Santa Parade page on Facebook. 

Old Sacramento’s Theatre of Lights is a unique state-of-the-art live staging of the classic ’Twas The Night Before Christmas. The show blends a symphony of lights, sounds and visual effects which will take the audience back to a time when the beloved poem ‘Twas The Night Before Christmas was first introduced in Sacramento in 1857 in The Sacramento Bee. The beloved poem comes to life on the balconies and rooftops of Old Sacramento’s historic buildings on K Street between Front and 2nd Street.

Opening night is, as always, the night before Thanksgiving. This years Theatre of Lights season begins with the lighting of the City Christmas Tree on Nov. 21. Festivities begin at 5:30 pm, followed by the official tree lighting at 6:30 pm and first Theatre of Lights performance of the season begins immediately after the tree lighting.

On New Year’s Eve Theatre of Lights will be a key component of the festivities leading up to the fireworks spectacular and shows will run later in the evening at 7 pm and 8:30 pm.

The show will run Thursday – Sunday through New Year’s Eve with a special holiday show on Christmas Eve. There will be no show on Thanksgiving. For more details on Old Sacramento’s holiday festivities, visit oldsacramento.com.

November 21:

5:30 pm, Tree Lighting at 6:30 pm, Theatre of Lights immediately following

Show every Thursday – Sunday:

6:15 pm and 7:45 pm

Monday, Christmas Eve at 6:15 pm

New Year’s Eve at 7 pm and 8:30 pm

Shop local this fall in Downtown and Old Sacramento – and don’t forget to bring a friend.

You’ll save 10% on all purchases when you shop September 13-22 at participating Downtown and Old Sacramento businesses. Bring a friend and shop together, and you’ll both save 20%. (Some exclusions my apply, see stores for details.)

Participating Downtown & Old Sacramento businesses:
[download map of businesses]

Bella Vue
1019 9th Street
916-443-1453
website

Chefs’ Olive Oil Mix
131 J Street
916-706-3105
website 

Chef’s Mercantile
116 K Street
916-737-5626
website
read our blog post

Christmas & Co.
116 K Street
916-737-5616
website
read our blog post

Gabby Girl
1013 2nd Street
916-443-1994
website
read our blog post

Her Closet Boutique
900 2nd Street
916-446-2179
read our blog post

Mea Vita
125 K Street
916-273-7748
website
read our blog post 

Old City Kites
1017 Front Street, Suite B
916-4467575
website

Taylor’s Art & Soul
114 K Street
916-444-0055
website
read our blog post 

U.BE.U Fashion Boutique
1028 2nd Street
916-346-4807
website
read our blog post

Food for thought: Every wonder why shopping local is such a BIG deal? If half of the employed population spent $50 each month in locally owned independent businesses, it would generate more than $43.6 billion in revenue.* For every $100 spent in locally owned independent stores, $68 returns to the community through taxes, payroll, and other expenditures. *Source: The 3/50 Project 

Drink Menu “Then…”

“The Broiler “Old Fashioned”
Whiskey Sour
Side Car
Manhattan
Presbyterian
Gin Rickey
Gimlet
Smith & Kerns
Rusty Nail
Rob Roy
Tom Collins
Daiquiri
Black Russian
Scotch & Soda
Martini
Screw Driver

Did you know? It was 1969 when K Street was closed to cars. During that year, gas cost an average 35 cents per gallon. Neil Armstrong and the Apollo 11 crew landed on the moon. And, Nixon was President. Now, 42 years later, the City of Sacramento is opening up the street once again to vehicular traffic. Register for this free event.

Parking
Park for free at the City’s Capitol Garage located at Capitol Garage at 10th & L streets and City Hally Garage at 10th & I streets. [View parking map]

12th & K Stage
4:00 pm – Opening Ceremony & Car Parade
5:00 pm – 7even spinning all night (courtesy of blackbird. Kitchen & Bar)
5:30 pm – Butoh Dancers (courtesy of Rowena & Takashi)
6:30 pm – Smirker (courtesy of Marilyn’s on K)
7:30 pm – Mariachi Latino (courtesy of Mayahuel)
8:00 pm – Spazmatics
9:00 pm – Stage closes

Tour of K Street
Drop in these K Street businesses for special deals, menus and more:

• Esquire IMAX Theatre: 1969 throw back pricing – $2.50 movies starting at 12:15 pm 
• Ella Dining Room & Bar: Happy hour pricing from 4 pm to close
• Chops: Order two entrees and receive 30% off wines by the bottle (up to $100)
• Cosmopolitan Cabaret: $5 off tickets to Bingo, the winning musical
• Marilyn’s on K: Happy hour pricing from 3 pm to 8:30 pm
• Rowena & Takashi Salon: Blowout + makeup touch up for $30
• Westfield Downtown Plaza Ice Rink: One free skate rental with receipt from K Street business
• Tequila Museo Mayahuel: Tequila tastings in the Coa Room from 6 – 9 pm. Plus, kids under 10 eat free from Noon to 6 pm with special kids menu.
• The Broiler Steakhouse: Special classic cocktail menu from the 50′s and 60′s. Plus complimentary appetizers.
• District 30: Red carpet photographer and DJ’s spinning
• Pizza Rock: Special kids menu. Drink specials until 10 pm plus $3 specialty drinks with purchase of any pizza including Cruise Control, Rolls Royce, and Lincoln Cosmopolitan.
• Dive Bar: $3 drink specials all night including Red Light Sangria, No U Turn, Traffic Jam, Sippin Speedster and K Street Margarita.
• Cosmo Cafe: $5 cosmopolitans all day
• Crest Cafe: Free appetizer with purchase of any entree platter
• Rite Aid: $0.89 ice cream scoop
• Sun Spex: No tax on all sunglasses on November 12 including Oakley, Ray Ban, Maui Jim, Prada, Versace, Juicy Couture, Burberry, and more.
• Indivisual Eyes: Half off all prescription lenses with a frame purchase on November 12.
• Macy’s: Community Shopping Day -  Buy a $10 savings pass to help support local organizations and receive a special 10/20% off discount and $10 of a purchase of $25 or more.

K Street Scavenger Hunt
Play along on the SCVNGR app on your mobile phone for a chance to win cool stuff and discover hidden gems throughout Downtown. Here’s how it works.
• Go to your app store and download SCVNGR. (It’s free!)
• Go to Treks. Select a downtown trek.
• Visit locations, complete challenges, and earn points!
• Top 5 players on the scoreboard by November 14 win prizes from local businesses like restaurant gift cards, tickets to shows & more!

Other Events Scheduled on K Street

• Marilyn’s On K: Ten Mile Tide at 9:30 pm
• Crest Theatre: Like There’s No Tomorrow at 6 pm & 9 pm
• Cosmopolitan Cabaret: Bingo, the winning musical at 2 pm and 8 pm
• K Street Walking Tour at 5 pm
• Broadacre Coffee grand opening
• Chops live performance by blues artist Dennis James from 5:30 – 8:30 pm

Spend the night
Book a night at the Citizen Hotel and ask for the local rate of $119 on 11/12.

K Street in the News

• KFBK afternoon news with Kitty O’Neal and Councilmember Rob Fong and Trisha Flynn from Chops [November 7, 2011] Listen to audio.
• The Sacramento Bee – Cars return to K Street on Saturday [November 9, 20110] Read the article.
• The Sacramento Bee – Cars to return to K Street in downtown Sacramento on Saturday [November 10, 2011] Read the article
• Sacramento News & Review – Cruising K Street [November 10,  2011] Read the article
• News 10 - Sacramento businesses, shoppers, celebrate the return of cars on K Street [November 11, 2011] Read the article

Special Thanks to Our Sponsors:
 

Buy a $10 savings pass to help support local organizations Tuesday, November 1 – Saturday, November 12 and receive a special 10/20% off discount and $10 of a purchase of $25 or more.*

Come back to Macy’s at the Downtown Plaza on Saturday, November 12, to enjoy a VIP shopping day with special events and an opportunity to learn more about our participating non-profit organizations.

* Some exclusions and restrictions apply. Ask any sales associate for details. Valid on November 12, 2011 only.