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Visit Sacramento Podcast
Visit Sacramento introduces you to the people who make California’s capital a vibrant place to travel and live.
Episodes
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J.J. Pfister: Sacramento Distillery Focused on Craft, Organic Spirits
J.J. Pfister opened its doors in 2017, but the family tradition of running businesses focused on providing high-quality products goes back more than 170 years…
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The Sacramento Observer Publisher Larry Lee Shares Importance of Black Press, Black History Month
Larry Lee's father founded The Sacramento Observer 60 years ago as the paper of record for the Black community of Northern California, sharing its stories and…
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Punch Line Sacramento Celebrates 30 Years, Comedian Lance Woods Shares Experiences
One of Sacramento's most popular comedy clubs is celebrating 30 years in business, and Comedian Lance Woods shares his experiences performing there as well as…
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Sacramento's PRIDE Industries Employs, Advocates for Members of Disabled Community
PRIDE Industries began in 1966 as a nonprofit organization to support employment for those with disabilities. Since then, it has grown to the nation's largest…
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Kimio Bazett of Sacramento's Golden Bear and Hook & Ladder on Bar/Restaurants' Success, Future
Sacramento has a number of locally owned neighborhood restaurants and bars, and two of those are The Golden Bear at 24th and K streets and Hook & Ladder…
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Sacramento's Black Coffee Roastery Provides Fresh-Roasted Coffee for Your Caffeine Fix
Dante Williams had a choice during the Covid-19 pandemic – go to law school, or start a coffee business. Thankfully, he chose coffee, and Sacramento can now…
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One Love Toffee Candy Co. Delivers 'Soft Crunch' Sweets
Making toffee and tinkering with a recipe for it from her cousin was just a hobby for Sheila Roberts until friends and family told her she needed to turn it…
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SMUD Museum of Science & Curiosity Now Open on Sacramento Waterfront
The SMUD Museum of Science & Curiosity is now open in its new home on the Sacramento River just north of the historic Old Sacramento Waterfront area. Executive…
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Explore Midtown Sacramento to Shop Small this Holiday Season
With the holiday upon us and businesses struggling in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic, it's more important than ever to shop local. One of Sacramento's…
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Visit the Old Sacramento Waterfront this Holiday Season, and all Year Round
The Old Sacramento Waterfront is one of the best places to celebrate the holidays in Sacramento, from attending family-friendly free events like the Theater of…
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Arden Fair Mall's Nathan Spradlin Shares Holiday Shopping Tips, Top Attractions
Arden Fair is one of the Sacramento region's largest malls and when it comes to holiday shopping, it's always a draw. Nathan Spradlin, marketing director at…
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Farm-to-Fork in the Schools: Sacramento City Unified School District's Central Kitchen with Diana Flores
Sacramento is America's Farm-to-Fork Capital, and the Sacramento City Unified School District is working to bring fresh food to students at all 80 of its…
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Colour of Music Festival Makes West Coast Debut in Sacramento
The Colour of Music Festival brings Black classical musicians to Sacramento for its West Coast Debut, honoring the heritage of Black composers and musicians…
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Inside Sacramento International Airport: What Makes it Great & What to Know Before You Go
Sacramento International Airport is consistently one of the best-regarded airports in the nation, from its ease of use to the excellent food and more. Scott…
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Sacramento Accessibility: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Advocate Alycia Anderson Shares her Insight
'Inclusion Superwoman' Alycia Anderson joins us on this episode to speak about Sacramento's accessibility to the disabled community, and to share her work with…
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Apple Hill's Chris Delfino on Visiting this Fall, Insider Tips & History
Chris Delfino of Delfino Farms and Edio Vineyards is president of the Apple Hill Growers Association, and he's got the best insider tips on how you can visit…
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Dave's Pumpkin Patch is Your Home for Fall Fun in Sacramento
For more than 30 years, Dave's Pumpkin Patch has been a destination for fall fun in the Sacramento region. With pumpkins for sale, pony rides, a hay ride, pig…
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Solectrac: Producing Solar Electric Tractors in Northern California
Solectrac is making solar electric tractors in Northern California to help the agricultural industry combat climate change, and you can see them at this year's…
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Hard Rock Casino & Hotel Sacramento at Fire Mountain's Mark Birtha on Why You Should Visit Now
The Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Sacramento at Fire Mountain opened with a guitar smash in late 2019, and despite the Covid-19 pandemic, has developed a strong…
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Save Mart's George Ross on What sets Save Mart Apart & why Farm to Fork is so Important to the Grocer
Save Mart is sponsoring this year's Farm-to-Fork Festival Sept. 17-18, 2021, and on this episode Vice President of Store Operations George Ross shares why the…
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Farm-to-Fork Festival Music Lineup: Raelyn Nelson on her Path to Success, Musical Style
Raelyn Nelson and her band will perform on Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021 at the Farm-to-Fork Festival on Capitol Mall. Granddaughter of Willie Nelson, it was…
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B Street Theatre's Lyndsay Burch on Reopening, Bringing New Performances
B Street Theatre is set to reopen for live, in-person shows at the Sofia in Midtown Sacramento beginning in September. Associate Artistic Director Lyndsay…
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Farm-to-Fork Festival Music Lineup: Jeffrey Gaines to Play Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021
Jeffrey Gaines shares his musical journey, his inspirations and influences, and what you can expect to see from him at the 2021 Sacramento Farm-to-Fork…
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Race for the Arts Brings Outdoor Fun, Arts Festival to Land Park
Race for the Arts is back this year, providing critical fundraising for arts organizations and a free festival for the public. Sally Rice shares what you can…
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Farm-to-Fork Festival Music Lineup: Meg Myers on Musical Style, Inspiration, What You Can Expect From her Performance
Meg Myers brings a unique brand of alt-rock to the festival, which Billboard described as having “a strikingly visceral feeling and the sort of deeply…
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Wellnut Farms' Leon Etchepare on Farming in Sacramento Area, Farm-to-Fork Festival
Leon Etchepare, partner in Wellnut Farms, shares what it's like to farm in the Sacramento area, how his farm has faced drought and the Covid-19 pandemic, and…
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Farm-to-Fork Festival Music Lineup: Fantastic Negrito on Inspiration, how Farming has Shaped his Life
Fantastic Negrito will play Friday, Sept. 17, 2021 at the Farm-to-Fork Festival in Sacramento. On this episode, he shares the story behind his music, his…
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SactoMoFo's Paul Somerhausen on Sacramento's Mobile Food Scene
With public events back in Sacramento, food trucks are once again in familiar settings, and on this episode of the Visit Sacramento Podcast, SactoMoFo…
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Fizz Champagne & Bubbles Bar's Raymond James Irwin Invites You in for a Glass of Bubbly
Located in Sacramento's popular DOCO area, Fizz Champagne & Bubbles Bar is here to show you that you don't need a special event to enjoy a glass of bubbly…
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Project 25: Starting an Art Gallery in Midtown Sacramento During a Pandemic, but Looking Forward
Mark Escobedo founded the Project 25 Art Gallery at maybe the worst time: right in the middle of a pandemic. But he adapted and created a space to promote art…
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Sacramento as an LGBTQ-Friendly Destination with Outword Magazine's Fred Palmer
Sacramento is a great destination for the LGBTQ community, and on this episode, Fred Palmer, publisher of Outword Magazine and Executive Director of the…
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What it Takes to be – and Feed – the World's Strongest Man with Athlete Brian Shaw and Trifecta CEO Greg Connolly
World's Strongest Man is coming to Sacramento, and local nutrition company Trifecta is working hard to feed athletes like Brian Shaw on their quest to be…
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Tower Bridge Dinner Lead Chef Santana Diaz of UC Davis Health Shares Details of the Event
UC Davis Health's Chef Santana Diaz has focused on bringing farm-fresh food into the hospital, and treating food as medicine, helping UC Davis Health weather…
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Visit Placer's Tiffany McKenzie Shares the Sights and Attractions in Nearby Placer County
Placer County is adjacent to Sacramento, and it's the perfect day trip or road trip addition to your Sacramento vacation. With ample outdoor recreation like…
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Sac Brew Bike, Sac Brew Boat Getting Ready for Summer
The Sacramento Brew Bike and Sac Brew Boat are getting ready for summer with safety precautions in place due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Co-owner Chris…
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Farm-to-Fork Events Return to Sacramento
Visit Sacramento is happy to announce that the Farm-to-Fork events are returning in September 2021, with the Legends of Wine evening, Tower Bridge Dinner and…
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May is Bike Month in Sacramento: SACOG's Sabrina Bradbury on Why You Should Go Cycling
May is a special time for cyclists in Sacramento as the region celebrates May is Bike Month, an annual focus on all things bikes in which locals are encouraged…
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Conscious Creamery's Kevin Seppinni on Making Fresh, Local Non-Dairy Gelato in Sacramento
Conscious Creamery makes dairy-free ice cream from local, fair-trade ingredients in Sacramento, and Co-Founder and Taste Tester Kevin Seppinni shares how the…
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City Councilmember Mai Vang on Why You Should Visit South Sacramento Now
Many visitors to Sacramento are familiar with the Downtown, Midtown and Old Sacramento Waterfront areas, but there's a lot more to California's capital than…
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Florist Victoria Rule and Flower Farmer Christine Calvin Share Why Sacramento is Ideal for Growing, Enjoying Flowers
Sacramento is America's Farm-to-Fork Capital, and the wealth of what's grown and prepared here isn't limited to food. Hear from florist Victoria Rule and…
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Visit Sacramento's Sonya Bradley Takes new Role to Ensure Sacramento is Welcoming to all Visitors
Visit Sacramento, like numerous other organizations across the nation, is committing to taking action and making change when it comes to diversity, equity and…
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Residence Inn's Shelly Moranville on Looking Ahead to the Return of Travel,
The Covid-19 pandemic is the toughest challenge for the hotel and hospotality businesses in recent history, and Shelly Moranville, general manager of the…
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River Fox Train's Rob Petersen Welcomes You to Ride the Rails, Enjoy Family Time
The River Fox Train is a popular Sacramento Attraction that takes riders on a 10-mile trek along the Sacramento River and farmlands. General Manager Rob…
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Sacramento Valley Conservancy's Amy Rodrigues on Preserving & Visiting the Region's Undeveloped Land
The Sacramento Valley Conservancy's Amy Rodrigues shares how you can visit some of the wilder spaces in the Sacramento Valley, as well as what the conservancy…
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Sacramento Area Museums' Delta Pick Mello on Ways Museums Stay Relevant When Closed, Hopes for Opening
When the Covid-19 pandemic shut down museums, they were challenged to find ways to stay relevant without being able to open, or to hold exhibits outdoors…
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Marketer David Flanagan on What Sacramento Businesses Should do Now to Succeed During Reopening
As the day when businesses can finally reopen comes closer – however slowly – many wonder what it will take to succeed in the post-pandemic world. Sacramento…
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Sacramento French Film Festival Celebrates 20 Years with Virtual Screenings Leading to Virtual Festival
Cécile Mouette Downs, co-founder of the Sacramento French Film Festival, shares how the 20th anniversary festival will look, from a series of monthly film…
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Sacramento State's Dr. Greg Shaw on Starting Hospitality Program, Tourism in Sacramento
Sacramento State's Dr. Greg Shaw launched a hospitality major at Sacramento State in fall 2020, despite having to adapt to ever-changing Covid-19 restrictions…
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Crocker Art Museum's Stacey Shelnut-Hendrick on Art Education, Black History Month
Sacramento's Crocker Art Museum is not just about exhibiting art, but also prioritizes art education across all media, and traditionally has the largest Black…
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Bring Your Own Movie: Crest Theatre's Robert Alvis on Unique Ways You Can Support Iconic Sacramento Theater
Sacramento's Crest Theatre is an icon on K Street, and as the organization wades through the hardships of the Covid-19 pandemic, there are new and unique ways…
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Nash & Proper's Cecil Rhodes on Opening Restaurant During Pandemic
Opening a restaurant is always hard work, but opening one at the height of a pandemic takes something special. Fortunately for Cecil Rhodes of Nash & Proper –…
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Fleet Feet's Sean Garbutt on what Makes Sacramento a Great City for Runners
Sacramento is a great city for runners, with paved trails, hiking trails, tracks and great weather. Fleet Feet's Sean Garbutt dives into how you can make the…
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Andrew Mohsenzadegan and Aaron OCallaghan
Sacramento's beer scene suffered setbacks during the pandemic, but Andrew Mohsenzadegan of the Sacramento Area Brewers Guild and Flatland Brewing Company, and…
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Mikuni's Taro Arai on the Dream that Made the Sacramento Sushi Restaurant, Covid-19 Challenges
Sacramento sushi restaurant Mikuni began half a world away with an 11-year old boy, a paper route and a dream. Today, 33 years after Chief Dreaming Officer…
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Sara Arbabian of The Rind Shares Cheese Pairing, Gift Ideas & How You Can Support Sacramento Restaurants
The Rind is a popular Sacramento cheese, wine and beer spot with excellent sandwiches and mac & cheese, but like all Sacramento restaurants, needs your support…
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Dr. Peter Beilenson Shares How To Keep Your Family Safe During Holidays in Sacramento
The holiday season is under way in Sacramento, but the Covid-19 pandemic has limited what we can do. Dr. Peter Beilenson, director of the Sacramento County…
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Downtown Sacramento Holiday Activities with Emilie Cameron of the Downtown Partnership
The Downtown Sacramento Partnership has a host of activities and events this holiday season that have been created or modified to keep your family safe while…
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Sacramento Zoo's Jason Jacobs Shares the Zoo's Mission and How You Can Visit
The Sacramento Zoo is open, and Director and CEO Jason Jacobs shares the challenges faced during the COVID-19 pandemic, how the animals are being cared for…
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Railroad Museum Foundation's Cheryl Marcell on Reopening of Excursion Trains
The California State Railroad Museum Foundation supports the museum and runs the excursion trains. Cheryl Marcell, president and CEO of the foundation, gives…
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Visit Sacramento Sports Commission Director Dave Eadie on Sports' Importance to Pandemic Recovery
Dave Eadie, director of the Visit Sacramento Sports Commission, shares what a sports commission does, how he was able to land multiple NCAA events for the next…