INSIDE
I N S I D E
P U B L I C A T I O N S . C O M
PRSRT STD US Postage PA I D Permit # 1826 Sacramento CA
POSTAL CUSTOMER
O
S T R E E T
S A C R A M E N T O
DEC 2016
C A
9 5 8 1 6
***ECRWSSEDDM***
G E T
3 1 0 4
ARDEN ARCADE SIERRA OAKS WILHAGGIN DEL PASO MANOR CARMICHAEL
I N T O
T H E
N E I G H B O R H O O D
TUCKED AWAY CARMICHAEL Charming home on a quiet street with great neighbors! 3 bedroom 2½ baths with outdoor ¿replace and waterfall, as well as a beautiful pebble tech salt water pool with custom lighting. Spend winters inside with 2 ¿replaces in the large living room and den. Relax and entertain! $559,900 DAVID KIRRENE 531-7495
PRIVATE AUTUMN POINT Spectacular home on 1+ acre in private enclave of only 7 homes. Wonderful natural light, 5 bedrooms, exercise/children’s playroom, of¿ce. Updated chef’s kitchen, large family room looking out to park-like backyard. Pool, cabana, outdoor kitchen. 2700 sf garage/ workshop. $1,495,000 LEIGH RUTLEDGE 612-6911 BILL HAMBRICK 600-6528
CUSTOM BUILT CARMICHAEL Sunny kitchen opens to family room and bank of windows to back garden and pool. 3 bedrooms and bath in one wing and master bedroom suite in separate wing. Dramatic entry with high ceilings throughout. Gourmet kitchen, 2 gas cooktops, abundant cabinet space. Gated pool and spa. $999,909 PATTY BAETA 806-7761
HEART OF SIERRA OAKS Wonderful single story 3 bedroom 2½ bath that has been lovingly cared for by its owners. Large living room and formal dining room, kitchen/family room combo and very private backyard. Hardwood Àoors, newer windows and roof, 2 ¿replaces and large brick patio complete this beauty! $695,000 CARMAH HATCH 765-6210
FARM HOUSE CHIC Located on .61 acres, 3 bedrooms 3 baths, completely remodeled in 2014. Private courtyard entry slate walkways, porch and fountain. Great style offering vaulted beamed ceiling, large wood ¿replace, wall of windows viewing grounds, formal dining room, built in hutch, white bright kitchen. $599,000 ANGELA HEINZER 212-1881
MEDITERRANEAN STYLE 4 bedroom 4½ bath home nestled in a quiet Keane Drive cul-desac. Features granite countertops, high-end built-in appliances, a downstairs master suite, and unique outdoor living spaces with elegant pool and spa, cascading waterfalls and incredible ¿re pit. $1,148,000 JOHN BYERS 607-0313 ANGELA HEINZER 212-1881
pending
WILHAGGIN CUL-DE-SAC Beautifully maintained custom construction, newly re¿nished hardwood Àoors, bright kitchen updated with marble countertops and new appliances, 2 ¿replaces, attached drive through workshop. Large lot has many options for further expansion. Close to Jesuit and Rio Americano. $699,000 CHERYL NIGHTINGALE 849-1220
HEART OF DEL DAYO Fabulous Mediterranean 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom masterpiece! Every detail of this exquisite 4011sf home was meticulously designed as a work of art! Sophisticated Venetian plaster textured walls, gorgeous herringbone patterned oak Àoors, amazing master closet room and retreat, and more! $1,150,000 JOHN BYERS 607-0313
for current home listings, please visit:
DUNNIGANREALTORS.COM 916.484.2030 916.454.5753 Dunnigan is a different kind of Realtor.
®
2
IA DEC n 16
GARDEN OF THE GODS Garden of the Gods! Great opportunity to live in this 3 bedroom 1½ bath light and bright home with dual pane windows, whole house and ceiling fans, freshly painted. Swimming pool in back yard not ¿lled. Seller has a bid for future buyer. This home is located on a great street with wonderful neighbors. $325,000 ANGELA HEINZER 212-1881
I
My Clients!
2016
916.996.2244 chrisbhomes.com CA-BRE #01511288
G ROWING M Y K NOWLEDGE to B ETTER G ROW Y OUR R ETIREMENT Rita has completed her Retirement Income Certified Professional (RICP® ) designation through the American College of Financial Planning. The RICP designation curriculum was created by the nation’s leading retirement income planning specialists with a focus on the best practices in Social Security claiming, risk management, income distribution strategies, and more. Today’s retirement income planning places the focus on transitioning from asset accumulation to creating a sustainable livelihood for clients during retirement.
RITA GIBSON, CLU®, RICP® For a Complimentary Portfolio Review, call
648-2550
R ITA G IBSON.COM
Registered Representative of and Securities and Investment Advisory Services offered through Hornor, Townsend & Kent, Inc. (HTK) A Registered Investment Advisor, Member FINRA/SIPC; 16845 VonKarman Ave #225, Irvine, CA 92606, 949-754-1700. Rita Gibson Insurance & Investment Services is not affiliated with Hornor, Townsend & Kent, Inc. 1609511RM-Oct18
Retirement Income Planning IRA & 401k Plans Life Insurance Planning Estate Planning Business Owner & Executive Plans
Insurance & Investment Services CA LIC. #0594805
IA n INSIDEPUBLICATIONS.COM
3
facebook.com/nepheshpilates
Nephesh Arden: 2020 Hurly Way, Suite 310 Sacramento 95825
4
IA DEC n 16
nepheshpilates.com
(916) 220-7534
Nephesh East Sac: 855 57th Street, Suite E Sacramento 95819
H ME PAWLIDAYS! for the
TRUSTEXPERIENCE Kim3DFLQL ĵ +DXFK &R More than $62 Million in Sales
Sacramento, Placer & El Dorado Counties Nov 1, 2015 to Nov 1, 2016 - Source: Metrolist NOV 2016
Sponsored by Kim Pacini Hauch
FREE Pet Adoption in December
In honor of the most wonderful time of year, and in association with the Front Street Animal Shelter, Kim will sponsor all pet adoptions through December 31st. Call 916.808.7387
440 BRET HARTE ROAD | $3,099,000
PHFIN A AL SE
A LNAL=NA@ PK >A =SAOPNQ?G 1DA @KQ>HA OP=EN?=OA EJ PDA CN=J@ BKUAN SEPD EPO I=N>HA Ń KKNO =J@ OLA?P=?QH=N ?NUOP=H ?D=J@AHEAN =NA OQNA PK HA=RA = H=OPEJC EILNAOOEKJ 1DEO 0# DKIA EO PNQHU =J AJPANP=EJAN†O @AHECDP SEPD EPO IKREA PDA=PAN C=IA NKKI =J@ L=NPU >=N 1DA OQLAN OEVA@ CNA=P NKKI CKQNIAP GEP?DAJ )25" I=OPAN OQEPA =J@ RAN=J@= =J@ BKQN AJOQEPA NKKIO NKQJ@ KQP PDEO =J AT?ALPEKJ=H AOP=PA 1DEO DKIA EO OQNNKQJ@A@ >U =?NAO KB HKRAHU CNKQJ@O SEPD BKQJP=EJO LNEOPEJA C=N@AJO LKKH OL= HKCCE= =J@ KQP@KKN GEP?DAJ
From
PALISADES, SIERRA OAKS| $685,000
3619 CLAIR DRIVE | $3,495,000
1526 ELSDON CIR | $899,000
QOPKI !AH !=UK "OP=PAO SEPD H=NCA AJPANP=EJEJC OL=?AO =J@ PSK I=OPAN OQEPAO 1DA >=?GU=N@ BA=PQNAO = HKCCE= LKKH DKP PQ> Å‚ NALH=?A LANCKH= =J@ HKRAHU C=N@AJO
LI N E ST W IN G
N=J@ JAS DKIAO EJ PDA LNAOPECKQO C=PA@ ?KIIQJEPU KB -=HE 0LA?P=?QH=N REASO =J@ OK I=JU =IAJEPEAOÄ¡ *KREA PDA=PAN PSK O=@AO A=QPEBQHHU Å‚ JEODA@ QLO?=HA DKIAO =LNE IK@AH BA=PQNAO OPKNU AJPNU S=PAN BA=PQNA )25" I=OPAN OQEPA =J@ =J AHAR=PKN A@NKKI =PDO =N $=N=CA #AS %KIAO /AI=EJ ,QPOE@A =NA PSK KQP@KKN GEP?DAJO =J@ = IQHPE DKHA LQPPEJC CNAAJ
3391 HOLLY DRIVE | $1,950,000 -NER=PA 0EANN= ,=GO 3EOP= AOP=PA SEPD HQTQNEKQO IK@ANJ EJ PANEKNO 0M #P SEPD >@NIO OLEN=H OP=EN?=OA HE>N=NU IA@E= NKKI =J@ ?=N C=N=CA SEPD =J =>QJ@=J?A KB OPKN=CA
411 ROSS WAY | $1,250,000
1241 CARTER ROAD | $1,885,000
$KNCAKQO 0EANN= ,=GO BKQN >A@NKKI DKIA SEPD PSK OQEPAO N= #NAOD =J@ QL@=PA@ SEPD JAS L=EJP ?=NLAP NKKB =J@ = )25" I=O VEHE=J DANNUSKK@ Ń KKNO R=QHPA@ SKK@ ?AEHEJCO DAB†O (EP?DAJ PAN >=PD PDEO 0# N@AJ -=NG 3EOP= DKIA KBBANO =J =>QJ@=J?A =J@ KQP@KKN GEP?DAJ . LKKH BKQJP=EJO =J@ HKRAHU CNKQJ@O KB NKKI EJ?HQ@EJC CQAOP MQ=NPANO LKKH =J@ = DE?GAJ %KQOA PKK
)RU D FRQÅ… GHQWLDO FRQYHUVDWLRQ UHJDUGLQJ \RXU UHDO HVWDWH REMHFWLYHV SOHDVH FRQWDFW PH GLUHFWO\ DW
_ .LP3DFLQL+DXFK#JPDLO FRP _ ZZZ .LP3DFLQL FRP _ &DO%5( _
1DA =??QN=?U KB =HH EJBKNI=PEKJ ?KJP=EJA@ DANAEJ NAC=N@HAOO KB OKQN?A EJ?HQ@EJC >QP JKP HEIEPA@ PK OMQ=NA BKKP=CA =J@ HKP OEVA EO @AAIA@ NAHE=>HA >QP EO JKP CQ=N=JPAA@ >U /" * 5 $KH@ =J@ ODKQH@ >A EJ@ALAJ@AJPHU RANEÅ‚ A@ >U PDA =LLNKLNE=PA LNKBAOOEKJ=HO *APNKHEOP +,3
IA n INSIDEPUBLICATIONS.COM
5
INSIDE
EAST SACRAMENTO McKINLEY PARK RIVER PARK ELMHURST TAHOE PARK CAMPUS COMMONS
DEC 2016
INSIDE
ARDEN ARCADE SIERRA OAKS WILHAGGIN DEL PASO MANOR CARMICHAEL
DEC 2016
INSIDE
LAND PARK CURTIS PARK SOUTH LAND PARK HOLLYWOOD PARK
DEC 2016
INSIDE
POCKET GREENHAVEN SOUTH POCKET LITTLE POCKET
DEC 2016
INSIDETHE GRID DECEMBER 16
S A C R A M E N T O ' S P R E M I E R F R E E C I T Y M O N T H LY
By Phil Gross
I N S I D E
P U B L I C A T I O N S . C O M
3 1 0 4
O
S T R E E T
S A C R A M E N T O
C A
9 5 8 1 6
I N S I D E
P U B L I C A T I O N S . C O M
3 1 0 4
O
S T R E E T
S A C R A M E N T O
C A
9 5 8 1 6
I N S I D E
P U B L I C A T I O N S . C O M
3 1 0 4
O
S T R E E T
S A C R A M E N T O
C A
9 5 8 1 6
I N S I D E
P U B L I C A T I O N S . C O M
3 1 0 4
O
S T R E E T
S A C R A M E N T O
C A
9 5 8 1 6
THE MOST INTERESTING PEOPLE, PLACES & CULTURE IN AMERICA'S FARM-TO-FORK CAPITAL
G E T
I N T O
T H E
N E I G H B O R H O O D
G E T
I N T O
T H E
N E I G H B O R H O O D
G E T
I N T O
T H E
N E I G H B O R H O O D
G E T
I N T O
T H E
N E I G H B O R H O O D
COVER ARTIST Jian Wang Please see story about the artist on page 32.
3104 O St. #120, Sac. CA 95816 (Mail Only)
info@insidepublications.com EDITOR Marybeth Bizjak mbbizjak@aol.com PRODUCTION M.J. McFarland DESIGN Cindy Fuller PHOTOGRAPHY Linda Smolek, Aniko Kiezel AD COORDINATOR Michele Mazzera, Julie Foster DISTRIBUTION Lauren Hastings lauren@insidepublications.com ACCOUNTING Jim Hastings, Daniel Nardinelli, Adrienne Kerins
916-443-5087 EDITORIAL POLICY Commentary reflects the views of the writers and does not necessarily reflect those of Inside Publications. Inside Publications is delivered for free to more than 75,000 households in Sacramento. Printing and distribution costs are paid entirely by advertising revenue. We spotlight selected advertisers, but all other stories are determined solely by our editorial staff and are not influenced by advertising. No portion may be reproduced mechanically or electronically without written permission of the publisher. All ad designs & editorial—©
SUBMISSIONS Submit editorial contributions to mbbizjak@aol.com
Submit cover art to publisher@insidepublications.com SUBSCRIPTIONS Subscriptions at $25 per year guarantees 3rd class mailing. Pay online at insidepublications. com or send check with name & address of recipient and specify publication edition.
PUBLISHER Cecily Hastings
VISIT INSIDEPUBLICATIONS.COM Ad deadline is the 10th of the month previous. CONTACT OUR ADVERTISING REPS:
NEW ACCOUNTS: Duffy Kelly 916.224.1604 direct DK@insidepublications.com A.J. Holm 916.340.4793 direct AJ@insidepublications.com Ann Tracy 916.798-2136 direct AT@insidepublications.com
6
IA DEC n 16
@insidesacbook
DECEMBER 16 VOL. 15 • ISSUE 11 11 12 18 26 30 32 36 38 42 46 48 52 54 58 62 64 68 74 76 80
Publisher's Desk Out And About Arden In Tune With Carmichael Brand Identity Giving Back Another River Calls Strikes And Spares The Buzz On Bees The Show Must Go On Meet Your Neighbor Master Of The Mailbox Spirit Matters Science In The Neighborhood Getting There Momservations Bigger Isn't Better All Gardening Is Local All Together Now To Do Morning Glory
GET THE BOOK
Hurry...Supply is Limited!
The Perfect Gift for Family, Friends, Clients & Employees
BUY
LOCALLY $34.95 Retail
BUY
ONLINE
insidesacbook.com
$34.95 Retail FREE SHIPPING EARLY PRAISE “Superbly done. This book captures both our heritage and a new vibrant vision of our future. Through artistic photographs and well-crafted descriptions, you can almost sense the aromas, delicacies, fun, excitement and energy of places that bring friends, familyand visitors together. Bravo!” Scot Crocker & Lucy Ediam Crocker, Crocker & Crocker Communications
101 Places to Enjoy in 8 Great City Neighborhoods
Chocolate Fish Coffee 4749 Folsom Blvd. Sparrow Gallery 2418 K Street Freeport Bakery 2966 Freeport Blvd. Hot Italian 627 16th St. The Pink House 1462 33rd St. Time Tested Books 1114 21st Street Crocker Art Museum Store 216 O St. Selland’s 5340 H St. University Art 2601 J St. Avid Reader 1600 Broadway Parkside Pharmacy 4404 Del Rio Road
IA n INSIDEPUBLICATIONS.COM
7
Get in your garage Every Time. Opens and closes your door...even when the power is out! U The Battery Backup System ensures your garage door opener continues to work.
WORKS EVEN WHEN THE POWER IS OUT.
Model 8550 Includes:Smart Control Panel 3-Button Premium Remote Control
U Powerful DC motor belt drive system is durable, ultra-quiet and maintenance-free. MyQÂŽ technology enables you to close your garage door or turn the lights on or off using a smart phone or computer from anywhere U Lifetime motor and belt warranty
916-387-8664
Eudy Door Co. Garage Doors & Openers ˜
6929 Power Inn Road Sacramento, CA 95828 eudydoor.com Mention this ad & receive a free remote w/installation of a garage door opener.
Your Carriage House Door Professionals
8
IA DEC n 16
What do each of the sellers of these fine homes in Arden, Carmichael and beyond have in common?
Imagine Your Life HereÂŽ They're all smart! they listed their homes with Intero-Getty of Sierra Oaks, then either received Multiple-Offers or Sold at or Above Listing-Price.
Our Platinum Plan makes sure you get higher, better offers on Your Home! let's talk about doing this for you Today!
916.481.sold(7653) Broker CalBRE#01899902
IA n INSIDEPUBLICATIONS.COM
9
THE
Holidays Bring it All Home More than any other time of the year, the holidays bring it all home, and remind us of what is really important—family, neighborhood and home. Peace to you & yours this season!
Tim Collom & Tina Suter
916.247.8048 | TimCollom.com 916.247.9262 | SuterSells.com BRE No. 01301485
10
IA DEC n 16
Home Again HOW A LOCAL CHURCH IS ADDRESSING OUR HOMELESS NEIGHBORS
I
n the past few years, almost everyone has seen or felt the impact of the increase in homelessness in Sacramento. From where I live near McKinley Park, this population has grown along the Alhambra Boulevard corridor and in McKinley Park, where the nonprofit Friends of East Sacramento—which I co-founded—manages Clunie Community Center and McKinley Rose Garden. The impacts have been significant to both these facilities and tough to deal with effectively. Even with the diligent work of city officials and nonprofit homeless service provider Sacramento Steps Forward, it seems the problem refuses an easy answer. Last year, our Arden-Carmichael edition detailed the homeless problems facing suburban neighbors that not too long ago were pretty much contained downtown. Despite a great deal of discouragement, an organically grown program called ReHome emerged in the past year. It is designed to let the average citizen help make a difference in the successful transition of those who are eventually rehoused. Here’s the story on how it came about. Lisa Schmidt—my Friends of East Sacramento nonprofit partner—deals with the problems of the homeless at our facilities, often on a weekly basis. She works closely with McKinley
CH By Cecily Hastings Publisher
Pastor David Beck of Sanctuary Covenant Church and McKinley Library librarian Bridget Laws
Library librarian Bridget Laws and Pastor David Beck of Sanctuary Covenant Church, which for the past four years has called Clunie its church home for Sunday services. Pastor Beck recently updated East Sacramento Chamber of Commerce at its monthly luncheon at Clunie on the
homeless situation as he serves as the organization’s liaison to the city on the homeless situation. Beck told of a father and his 9-year-old daughter who had been seen spending their days at McKinley Library, with their belongings stashed on the Clunie patio. When Laws
approached them, they confirmed they were indeed homeless. Laws, Schmidt and Beck each worked their part and brought in city staff from councilmember Jeff Harris’ office, other city officials and the Sacramento Steps Forward program to help them out. A case manager at Volunteers of America, one of the largest rapid rehousing programs in the area, was assigned, and ultimately the father and daughter were moved to a shelter and then recently into permanent housing. The situation was challenging as shelters typically are set up for women and children or single men, not fathers and daughters. Beck used the situation to help explain the ReHome pilot program he developed along with some of his church members about a year ago. The situation involved a single mom, working part time, with two children, who were finally found a new apartment by VOA after a period of couch surfing and living in their car. “After their case manager made the introduction, our group delivered the family a welcome-home basket with a mop, broom, cleaners and other household items,” said Beck. “From the moment we were greeted at the door, their tears of gratitude started coming. It was impossible not to fall in love with this family. And we were deeply moved to see that they had not a stick of furniture and almost no household goods.” Beck’s group also brought a meal and spent a few hours getting to know the family and their needs. Over the next few weeks, the group PUBLISHER page 13
IA n INSIDEPUBLICATIONS.COM
11
Feliz Navidad, Carmichael Style LA CASA DE LOS GOBERNADORES IS DECKED FOR THE HOLIDAYS
W
hile Carmichael’s La Casa del Los Gobernadores never housed a state governor, the famed yet oft-maligned and controversial 11-acre original property has survived all controversy and successfully rebranded itself as a posh gated community that is home to somebody who knows a thing or two about special heirloom Sacramento homes: ReMax Realtor Kim Pacini Hauch, one of the region’s most successful luxury residential realtors. There is no better time than the holidays for us to give you a peek inside her home. She and her husband, longtime Mercy Hospital anesthesiologist Dr. Richard Hauch, pull out all the stops at Christmastime, making their home come alive with a fantastic celebration of color, sparkle and all the trimmings of the holidays. The couple bought the 4,600-square-foot home in 2009. The story goes that in 1967, newly elected Gov. Ronald Reagan and his wife moved into downtown Sacramento’s governor’s mansion. But after only four months, Nancy Reagan is rumored to have declared that mansion a firetrap and the surrounding neighborhood unfit for raising children. The Reagans then moved into a leased, sprawling twostory brick home on 45th Street in East Sacramento, bucking the system
Dk By Duffy Kelly Out & About Arden
12
IA DEC n 16
Kim Pacini Hauch and her husband pull out all the stops at Christmastime
where the downtown mansion had housed nine governors before Reagan. Reagan then set out to build the Carmichael mansion on 11 lush acres in Carmichael overlooking Ancil
Hoffman Park and the American River. But the recession hit and Jerry Brown was soon to be inaugurated to succeed Reagan. The 17-room mansion was completed in 1975 for $1.3 million
only to be rejected by Brown, who said it was inconceivable for a state leader to live in such a pricey showplace when many Californians were financially struggling and couldn’t afford their own modest homes. Brown moved into a sparse twobedroom downtown apartment instead. Jumping ahead, the state went on to sell the Carmichael property. Developers subdivided the property and built single-family homes in a luxurious gated community. Kim and Richard’s home overlooks the 16th tee of Ancil Hoffman and has a view of the river when all the leaves have fallen.
GROUNDWORK Beautiful Gardens Begin Now Design | Installation | Maintenance
Lic #998295
“We solve problems, renew gardens or create a garden oasis just for you.”
Call 606-6029 or visit TheGardenTutors.com
PUBLISHER FROM page 11 coordinated with the case manager and provided furnishings and other items to make the apartment feel like a home. Christmas was coming soon, so they helped the family celebrate the holiday.
“It’s an absolutely gorgeous private setting with views of the golf course, walkers going by, turkeys, geese, deer, horses on the trails,” Kim Pacini Hauch says. “Yet nobody knows where we live because it’s tucked down a private path.” The couple re-landscaped their entire property to help themselves become a “farm-to-fork family.” He retired from the hospital two years ago and spends many days working in the garden and cooking meals with fresh homegrown produce. When he’s not working the land, he is busy with his fly rod, fly fishing all over the world. Meanwhile, she brings with her a love of house decorating. In the late 1980s, Kim Pacini Hauch and her sister, Donis Whaley, opened the decorating shop Portabella Interiors on 34th Street and Folsom Boulevard. The sisters bought and revitalized the building where their shop is housed, igniting a revitalization in the area. The sister team also decorated several show houses for the Sacred Heart School Home Tour.
“It’s hard to decorate a house like a show house, putting things out and packing them up,” Kim Pacini Hauch says. “My husband just goes crazy. ‘Are you kidding, why are you buying that?!’ “But I’ve learned to do Christmas décor for someone to live in, not create a fantasy house. Our house is a big house with creamy white walls so it just eats up Christmas decorations.” The house also eats up family gatherings. The couple has three children and two grandchildren who visit often, staying for long stretches. Kim Pacini Hauch’s 85-year-old mother calls this her home away from home. The holidays, birthdays and big family celebrations all happen at their home. No, the Casa de los Gobernadores never housed a governor or politico, but there is a little political intrigue in the current homeowners that, albeit loosely, ties in with the property’s Spanish roots. “Border Patrol Mexi Mutts,” as Kim and Dick call their ARDEN page 14
“We want to help relieve some of that stress and make the transition more successful.” Months later, the family gained a stronger footing and told the VOA case manager that those pivotal weeks were made much less stressful because of the help of the ReHome group. “The transitional situation creates a great deal of stress on families that have already been through so much more than most of us can imagine,” said Beck. “We want to help relieve some of that stress and make the transition more successful.” “The three words I use to describe the ReHome program are simple, practical and relational,” Beck said. “You don’t have to be an expert or have any special training. It is not complicated, but it is very impactful.” According to Beck, each welcomehome basket costs about $150 to $200 to assemble. Group members pitch
in what they can to cover the costs at this time. The church has also set up a fund for general donations to purchase household items. “We’d love to see the program grow, and even assemble baskets with donations of household items in advance, to distribute as needed with volunteers,” he said. “While this program developed out of our church’s desire to help the homeless in a meaningful way, it is by no means limited to faith-based folks. We’d love to see neighborhood or business groups or individual volunteers take on the program as part of community service projects,” said Beck. “I am a local pastor who moved our church from the suburbs to the central city to be part of a community. When I first reached out to neighbors and community leaders on how we could best serve, the homeless issue came up in every conversation,” said Beck. “I believe we found a way to make a meaningful difference as families are rehoused every week in Sacramento and face the same transitional challenges.” Pastor David Beck is available to help other ReHome groups get trained using a simple guide he created. He can be reached at 599-7191 or tdbeck33@gmail.com. Cash donations can be made to Sanctuary Covenant Church’s ReHome fund at P.O. Box 340789, Sacramento 95834. Cecily Hastings can be reached at publisher@insidepublications.com n
IA n INSIDEPUBLICATIONS.COM
13
ARDEN FROM page 12 four-legged rescue dogs, help protect their property. Pipi and Chica came straight out of Juarez, Mexico. The pair bark their hearts out, running from here to there to keep things running smoothly. It’s a big job for two little mutts, especially when the couple hosts at least three Christmas parties each season. Being an animal lover, and having two adopted rescue pets of her own, Kim is sponsoring “Home for the Pawlidays,” at the Front Street Animal Shelter. She aims to help empty the shelter of cats and dogs by the end of the year and is paying for all the adoptions for the month of December.
GIVE YOURSELF PEACE The holiday season is a time for joy, celebrations, silent nights and peace
on Earth. But somehow, the bustle of the season, the crowded malls, high emotions, company parties and stressful family get-togethers can threaten to steal the show. But it doesn’t have to be that way. This year, give yourself the gift of peace. Why not learn how mindfulness and meditation can help keep you grounded no matter what the day may bring? Arden area psychologist James Meyer (MSW, LCSW), founder of Lion’s Heart Counseling near California State University, Sacramento, offers a drop in meditation workshop at his 25 Cadillac Drive office every Tuesday from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Meyer guides participants in meditation and mindfulness, focusing on intentions and attention. He touches on the power of actively choosing our state of mind, the power of loving speech and the
power of being still, quiet and present in the moment rather than judging, overthinking things or being emotionally reactive. “Being less emotionally reactive can be a gift not only for ourselves, but for everyone around us,” Meyer says. “How many of us have experienced some traumatic life event? We vow to never allow that to happen again. “We find masterful ways of walling ourselves off from the rest of the world and protecting ourselves. Then, later in life, we find ourselves overreacting to people. We find this old wound and react out of fear and self-preservation. “Oftentimes this can lead to us feeling bad and self-judging which can lead to avoidance, anxiety and depression. “What are the intentions of the words we use? Are we creating a soft landing space for others, are we criticizing in order to change behavior? Are we comforting, lifting people up? How are we saying the words we say?” Meyer’s guided meditations teach awareness of these subtle yet powerful nuances of behavior. “Ultimately, through meditation practice we develop a deeper peace of mind and become less judgmental of ourselves and others,” he says. “We become more present with discomfort and uncertainty. This leads to increased confidence and a deeper sense of well-being and satisfaction.” No reservations are necessary to attend the drop-in workshops. There is no charge for the program, although a $5 donation is recommended. For more information, go to lionsheartcounseling.com or call Meyer for a 20-minute complimentary consultation.
THE SOUNDS OF THE SEASON
Arden area psychologist James Meyer offers a drop in meditation workshop every Tuesday
14
IA DEC n 16
If you’re looking for a way to get in the holiday spirit and help support those in need, you won’t want to miss Bel Tempo, a community handbell choir sponsored by Northminster Presbyterian Church. The afternoon of traditional holiday music will be held at 4 p.m. Sunday, Dec 18, at 3235 Pope Ave.
This year’s concert, “A Christmas Journey,” is a benefit for St. John’s Program for Real Change, previously known as St. John’s Shelter for Women and Children. The program provides more than shelter and food. It provides the ability to rise above devastating, negative elements and achieve job-readiness and selfsustainability. The concert has become a holiday tradition for music lovers of all ages. In addition to handbell music, Bel Tempo will be joined by a soloist on English horn. A variety of percussion instruments will also be highlighted. Audience members will also have a chance to ring along with hand chimes and join in a Christmas carol singalong. There is no fee for the concert. Instead, a freewill offering will be taken to benefit St. John’s Program for Real Change. For more information, call (916) 487-5192 or go to northminsteronline. org.
CANDY AND BOOKS FOR CHARITY This holiday season, don’t count the calories of all the See’s candy you eat. Instead, count the way your indulgence can help those in the community who are disadvantaged or struggling. For the 10th year, Soroptimist International of Sacramento Inc., the service club for business and professional women, will be raising money by selling See’s Candy at Loehmann’s Plaza to fund its service programs. The shop will also sell copies of “Inside Sacramento: The Most Interesting Places in America’s Farmto-Fork Capital,” with proceeds from the book sales benefiting the club. The Soroptimist store will be located at 523 Munroe St. near the Thai House restaurant. The store will feature a broad selection of See’s prepackaged candy sold at regular See’s candy retail prices. All the profits from this store will fund the Soroptimist projects including the Doorway Project of Tubman House, a ARDEN page 17
Wishing All a Happy Holiday Season!
Arden Park
Kyle Groves Broker/Owner BRE#01720537
916.214.2082
Del Dayo
Stephen Grimes Agent BRE#01939821
916.837.8781
Wilhaggin
Carol Patel Agent BRE#01863108
916.718.3800
Brenda Heng Agent
Garden of the Gods
Arden Oaks
Sierra Oaks
LET’S MEET FOR COFFEE 916.572.9444
BRE#01709829
916.402.4711
STOP BY OUR NEW OFFICE 1721 Eastern Avenue, Suite 4 Sacramento, CA 95864
JKGroves.com
BRE#01900906
IA n INSIDEPUBLICATIONS.COM
15
FREE Bundtlet when you purchase a Bundtlet
Sacramento 2511B Fair Oaks Boulevard Sacramento, CA 95825 (916) 515-8386 nothingbundtcakes.com Expires 12/21/16. Limit one coupon per guest. Cannot be combined with any other offer. Redeemable only at the bakery listed. Must be claimed in-store during normal business hours. No cash value.
16
IA DEC n 16
ARDEN FROM page 14 program that helps formerly homeless teenage parents find jobs. See’s candy sales will also benefit the club’s Food Literacy Center, which teaches low-income elementary school students the value of healthy eating habits. The community is encouraged to do their holiday candy shopping at the Loehmann’s location from through Dec. 24. The store will be staffed by volunteers from Soroptimist. And to sweeten this story just a bit more, Loehmann’s Plaza donates the retail space! Soroptimist International of Sacramento was established in 1923 as part of a world-wide federation of service clubs whose mission is to improve the lives and women and children.
ST. JOHN THE EVANGELIST CRAFT FAIR Get a festive jump start on all your holiday shopping at Carmichael’s
seasonal signature event, the annual St. John the Evangelist craft fair extravaganza set for the first weekend in December at the Carmichael parish school and church, 5701 Locust Ave. The 38th annual “A Holiday Show of Hands” is headed up once again by none other than Pat Holbus, the dynamo parishioner who came up with the idea nearly 40 years ago. What started with only about 20 crafters has grown to more than 150 craftsmen and artists selling everything from hand-woven blankets to stylish hats, delicious foods, home décor, antiques, vintage collectibles and every kind of gift imaginable. A few new things are in store this year, including a beauty boutique for women and the “Man Cave,” a special area dedicated to unique gifts just for that special man in your life. Beard trimmers or BBQ sauce, anyone? The fair runs Dec. 2-4 with an “early bird” evening (5 to 9 p.m.) on Friday, Dec. 2. The Friday night fair requires a $5 entrance fee. Saturday
and Sunday admission is free with the fair opening at 9 a.m. each day. Keep in mind the California International Marathon will be the morning of Sunday, Dec. 4, causing extended closure of Fair Oaks Boulevard. So you might need to research alternate routes to the fair during the marathon.
AERIAL SILKS: YOGA IN THE AIR! Walk into the brand spanking new California Med + Fit studio on Fair Oaks Boulevard and you’ll think you’re in Hollywood or Vegas watching Cirque du Soleil performers practicing for a big show. Dr. Thomas Revesz, M.D., and his wife, Eva, have opened the region’s first aerial silks and yoga studios where yogis, dancers and athletes alike practice a form of acrobatic arts involving rope climbing techniques on strong silk ropes.
The Reveszes have a variety of offerings to choose from for all skill levels and body types. From classes that teach the foundation of strength building and balance to “Fabric Play,” there is plenty to keep any body busy. All skill levels are welcome. Visit Carmichaelmedfit.com to sign up for classes and for a complimentary medical consultation. The studio is at 6240 Fair Oaks Blvd. across the street from Milagro.
BIKES FOR TYKES The Foster Santa Program needs volunteers to assemble and tune up more than 300 bikes for foster and at-risk children. The work will be done from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 8. To volunteer, contact Hillary Gaines at hgaines@upliftfs.org. Duffy Kelly can be reached at dk@ insidepublications.com n
IA n INSIDEPUBLICATIONS.COM
17
Breaking Cake News ENTREPRENEUR BRINGS JAYNEE CAKES TO THE MILAGRO CENTRE
C
ake-maker scarcely defines Melissa Jayne Archuleta’s vocation. Painting, sculpting, inventing and entrepreneurial skills are also mixed into the batter. And don’t forget being a mom. The 33-year chef old has four boys (Ezekiel, Lucious, Levi and Zephaniah) ages 5 to 11. “I’ve had two kids in diapers for most of my married life,” she admits. Since being around cake is a treat for boys of all ages, the Archuleta gang lives in hog-heaven. “Cakes usually cook with rounded tops,” their mom explains. “We trim off these crowns and my boys practice piping buttercream on them. They’re my biggest fans and they love previewing my products.” That opportunity ends next month, when Mom moves operations from home and launches Jaynee Cakes in Carmichael’s Milagro Centre. Store centerpiece will be a weddingcake chandelier, symbolizing the breathtaking heights to which this chef-patissier takes her art. Beneath its glow, customers can indulge in finger desserts, tarts and that sinful staple: the gourmet cupcake. One of them combines caramel-filled chocolate cake and expresso buttercream topping, all drizzled with chocolate. A strawberry
S SM By Susan Maxwell Skinner In Tune with Carmichael
18
IA DEC n 16
The move to Carmichael central will recruit support from Mom, Dad, husband, friends and enthusiastic sons. “The Milagro concept takes me back to my Italian roots,” she enthuses. “You sit, you eat, you enjoy family. We’re all different, but when people come together around good food, differences vanish.” Learn about Melissa Jaynee Cakes at jayneecakes.com.
Melissa Jayne Archuleta and sons indulge in dessert quality control. Award-winning pastry cook Archuleta will soon open Jaynee Cakes in Carmichael’s Milagro Centre.
lemonade treat is smothered in fruity buttercream and candied peel. Weight gain is a dessert diva’s hazard. “But when you work with this stuff all day, you soon lose interest in eating it,” says Archuleta. “I’ll occasionally take a small bite, just for quality control.” Now the go-to baker for Sacramento weddings (2016 brought a Best-of-Sacramento award), she creates decadence-defying masterpieces. Some layered models hang splendidly suspended in mid-air. Her “special effect” cakes light up, smoke or move. Fairytale models are festooned with birds, butterflies, even edible glass slippers. “My favorite clients,” says the chef, “give me artistic liberty. Their cakes always come out best.” Archuleta trained in art before she and husband Louis embarked on serial parenthood. An only daughter in an Italian household, she had learned cookery from the cradle.
“When I was 8, I invented a soup using all the condiments I could find,” she recalls. “Oh, it was terrible. My heart sank when mom asked for some. She tasted it and said, ‘Maybe next time, a little less mustard, honey.’ Then she finished her bowl. “She was telling me it was OK to take risks. When risks fail, you tweak, you learn. Good things come from mistakes. My whole business is based on trying new ideas.” The artist’s fondant fantasies were meat-and-potatoes in origin. “My husband was an In-N-Out Burger manager,” she explains. “His store had a softball team. To surprise them, I sculpted a hamburger from cake, fondant and buttercream. It caused great excitement. “I decided I could do cakes for a living, so I posted a photo of my only creation on Craigslist. The business exploded. Some weeks now I make eight cakes. It can be overwhelming but I have lots of support from my family.”
CRADLE CREATORS ROCK Completed by Carmichael Seniors Club members, a “project of love” has provided gifts for Sacramento Children’s Receiving Home residents. The Auburn Boulevard facility shelters children impacted by abuse, trauma and health issues until placement with other families is achieved. George Barton, 80, built and decorated four wooden cribs from a template his late wife designed. “All little girls love dollies in cribs,” said the retired lumber worker. “The Lord put it in my heart to make them for kids from same school I went to: the school of hard knocks.” Women club members sewed mini quilts and pillows. “This is a project of love,” approved club president Valerie Hobin. “We know our gifts have the potential to make children happy.” Indeed, many children. From toddlers to teens, the Children’s Receiving Home serves more than 1,000 youngsters per year.
IN TUNE page 20
IA n INSIDEPUBLICATIONS.COM
19
IN TUNE FROM page 18 Facility officer Danielle McGarrity thanked the seniors for their gifts. “These are going to a good home,” she approved. “We don’t get many toys that have such tradition and character; these are imbued with the love of the people who made them.” Baby dolls, added McGarrity, are therapeutic for children who miss infant siblings. The toys also help teach empathy and caring. “They’ll put many smiles on many faces,” she predicted. Carmichael Seniors Club is open to anyone over the age of 50. Twicemonthly meetings at the Carmichael Park Clubhouse feature speakers and potlucks. Group outings are also offered. For information, call Club President Valerie Hobin at 487-5525. To learn about George Barton’s toy cribs, call 925-1099. Learn more about the Children’s Receiving Home of Sacramento at crhkids.org.
GOOD FOOD MAKES FOR GOOD READ Food becomes a meaty subject as holidays loom and dining occasions become celebrations. My friend Cecily Hasting’s new book, “Inside Sacramento,” has just made the quest for super eating easy as, well, pie. The coffee table edition also makes gift shopping easier; anyone who hasn’t yet got a copy will want one. With hundreds of sumptuous pictures, the opus is a tummyrumbling read. It’s also a love letter to Sacramento entrepreneurism, featuring stores, eateries, bars, galleries and attractions that flavor California’s capital. Innovative businesses earn highfives from a woman who trod a brave path in her own career. Arts graduate and mom, Hastings came to Sacramento 22 years ago and built the Inside publishing empire from scratch. She and husband Jim trailblazed by providing free periodicals that advertisers rallied to support and readers hated to toss; with contents utterly connected to each community served. Readership quickly outstripped other Sacramento magazines. Separate Inside editions
20
IA DEC n 16
A Carmichael seniors show OFF cradles that George Barton (center) crafted for the Children’s Receiving Home of Sacramento. Coco Darko, Kathleen Thomas, Valerie Hobin and Carolyn Lockefeer sewed linens
now cover Carmichael/Arden, East Sacramento, Pocket and city neighborhoods and the Hastings’ stable forms the second-biggest newspaper operation in Sacramento. “Inside Sacramento” (the book) continues the magazine’s mission to make what is helpful also gratify the eye. In this quest, author and photographers explored downtown nooks and crannies for a year. Their 200-page report focuses sharply on city life and defines what is best in an underappreciated capital. As author of a similar book on Carmichael, I applaud Hasting’s vision. “Inside Sacramento” retails for $34.95. Purchase it at insidesacbook.com.
POSTED AT THE PARK Speaking at the dedication of an East Sacramento park named for his famous parents, artist David Post shared a great family anecdote. In 1939, Texas-born Helen Wills worked for the bursar at Princeton University. She was betrothed to young man called Buddy. Buddy introduced his beloved to a Ph.D. student of economics. “Helen and you are both painters,” Buddy told his Californian friend Alan Post. “You two will hit it off.” Alan and Helen indeed hit it off. She relinquished her engagement ring that very evening. Weeks later, she got appendicitis. The hapless Buddy
sent Alan to hospital with an art book inscribed to his former fiancée. The sick-bed visit proved powerful medicine and, when Helen recovered, she and Alan started dating. “Mom was very pretty,” surmises their son. “Dad was head over heels in love.” Alan told Helen she painted like a sculptor. She said she preferred sculpting but she’d been told only men prevailed in that field. Alan encouraged her to go back to bronze, and the rest is history. From a long life of hard work, Helen Post’s art beautifies public places and collections from coast to coast. Husband Alan Post, a state legislative analyst in Sacramento, became a painter of equal acclaim. Based in Arden Oaks, the modernists were the local art scene’s First Couple until their deaths in 2010 and 2011. Their only son feels his parents would delight in an art-filled park that is named for them. “They believed creativity came from admiration,” David Post told the ribbon-cutting audience. “Mom and Dad were each other’s most influential fans. They always saw themselves as a partnership.” Retired attorney, and now professional painter, Post the younger also believes his parents would hope the park might inspire future art. Anyone may visit Alan and Helen Post Park. Helen’s sculptures, and those of the late Marc Foster, form an art walk in McKinley Village. This master-planned development recently opened for viewing and home purchases. For more information, go to mckinleyvillage.com.
MOUNTAIN MAN CLIMBS FINAL PEAK Community leader and born-again mountain man Ron Cuppy died recently. The former Carmichael Park District Administrator was 73 years old. Iowa-raised Cuppy joined the district in 1976. In 30 years, his efforts spurred many district achievements. When La Sierra High School closed in 1983, Cuppy Cecily Hastings (right) signs a copy of Inside Sacramento. Holly Bennett is her customer
IN TUNE page 22
of good taste
to:
from:
paragarys.com IA n INSIDEPUBLICATIONS.COM
21
Buying or Selling...
Put Neighborhood Experience and Knowledge to work for you
Call Me Today! 698-1961 BRE #01437284
3rd Generation Sacramento Resident
LittleRES.com | 4201 H Street
IN TUNE FROM page 20 negotiated his district’s acquisition of the property. The campus now serves as an art and sports center; its auditorium is Carmichael town hall. Vital to CRPD finances, the California Montessori Project now leases many La Sierra classrooms. With community supporters, the administrator finessed a property exchange that added the treasured Jensen Botanical Gardens to his district. “We had some slim budget years,” recalls a Cuppy staffer. “Ron was never discouraged. He had a skill for creative solutions.” When not in coat and tie for the district, he lived passionately in the past. Sporting coyote hat and fringed breeches as “One Dog Hawk,” the park boss escaped civic pressures. “Chief Angus Seamus McCrae,” a Celtic tribesman, was Cuppy’s second alter-ego. “Ron felt he’d lived before,” considered his partner of 14 years, Debra (“Lady Debra”) Henningsen. “He was comfortable as a mountain man or Scottish chief. He’d been there before.” Though he’d served the Marine Corps as an ammunition specialist in the 1960s, the historian’s later preference was antique weaponry. Cuppy packed a shotgun for the American River Muzzle Loaders and, with powder horn and axe, was a Sutter’s Fort docent. He was claymored and kilted for ancient Scottish reenactments. Earlier this year, the man for all centuries was knighted by the American Medieval Combat Federation.
22
IA DEC n 16
Cuppy also educated youth groups about the trappers who forged westward in the 18th and 19th centuries. “Ron had a passion for service,” considered a veteran of Cuppy’s CPRD administration. “This went beyond his park career. The talks he did for schools were part of his mission to educate. He wanted his work to have lasting value.”
CARMICHAEL COMES CLEAN
Helen Post bronzes are central to the Alan and Helen Post Park in the new McKinley Village development. The couple’s son David, and his wife Susan, pose beside Helen Post’s “Pyrenees Shepherd.”
As “One Dog Hawk,” Carmichael Park Administrator Ron Cuppy assumed mountain man persona for community events.
Forty volunteer hours recently left Carmichael’s main drag somewhat cleaner. Organized by the Chamber of Commerce, a team of tidy people bent backs to clean the Manzanita Avenue stretch between Fair Oaks Boulevard and Winding Way. The annual “Beautify Carmichael” project was inspired by Cathy Snow, a former chamber president whose death occurred only days after the 2016 cleanup. This year’s effort was sponsored by All for You Home Care and the Danielle Gourley mayoral campaign. A volunteer made the following report: •Nastiest offending location: corner of Jan and Manzanita, where drivers, pedestrians and winds create Carmichael’s Bermuda triangle of trash. Eighteen bulky bags collected. •Worst trash offenders: smokers. Many thousands of cigarette butts painstakingly gathered. Fast-food consumers rate second. By the year 2020, two-thirds of the world could be covered in soda cups. IN TUNE page 24
At S. CURTIS FINE JEWELRY, we know custom jewelry is the perfect way to express your individuality. We specialize in combining our creativity, your vision and our jeweler’s craftsmanship to produce an original piece of wearable art – a one-of-a-kind piece of jewelry that compliments your unique and personal style. For over 35 years, S. CURTIS FINE JEWELRY has been creating unique and dramatic custom jewelry for that discriminating customer who is searching for something out of the ordinary. Let S. CURTIS FINE JEWELRY bring your vision to life!
4393 Arden Way Sacramento, CA 95864 (916) 973-1699 scurtisðnejewelry.com 23
IA n INSIDEPUBLICATIONS.COM
23
HCG • RADIESSE® • OBAGI® • SKINMEDICA®
•
RESTYLANE®
•
SKIN CARE
•
SCULPTRA®
•
LATISSE®
•
HYDRAFACIAL MD® •
THANK YOU FOR AN AMAZING YEAR! Your loyalty has given us so many gifts & opportunities this year.
2016 WINNER
KCRA'S #1 BEST DAY SPA IN SACRAMENTO FOR THE SECOND YEAR IN A ROW!
BEST DAY SPA
100+
REVIEWS ON
.
TOP 50 ACCOUNT IN THE U.S. WITH ALLERGAN* + GALDERMA** 5 YEAR ANNIVERSARY! NEW DESTINATION AESTHETICS IN FOLSOM, CA
OUR GIFT TO YOU
20% OFF ONE RETAIL PRODUCT OF CHOICE* *Excluding RX prescriptions, cannot be combined with any other promotion. Limited time offer. Certain restrictions may apply. *Manufacturer of BOTOX®, Juvederm®, Kybella®, Latisse® and SkinMedica® **Manufacture of Sculptra®, Dysport® and Restylane®
Model Depicted.
• BOTOX® • COOLSCULPTING® • ULTHERAPY • KYBELLA® • ST. TROPEZ • MEDICAL WEIGHT LOSS •
PRP • MICRONEEDLING • COSMETIC LASER • WAXING
• JUVÉDERM®
768 UNIVERSITY AVENUE • SACRAMENTO
540 PLAZA DRIVE #100 • FOLSOM
916.84 4.4913
DESTINATIONAESTHETICS.COM
IN TUNE FROM page 22 •Bag-of-deplorables offense: a dog-walker evidently scooped, then discarded, the knotted baggie beside the sidewalk. Why even bother? •Dumber than Gump offence: sidewalks and frontage beside a number 23 bus stop yielded two overflowing garbage bags. Chained to the stop seat was a trash can, nearly empty. Stupid is as stupid does. For information on Chamber of Commerce civic beautification, call 481-1002.
CARMICHAEL CHAMPION CATHY SNOW PASSES Succumbing to an illness, civic leader and real estate professional Cathryn (Cathy) Snow died recently. She was 74. The activist was respected through her membership of Carmichael’s Chamber of Commerce, the Kiwanis Club and Presbyterian Church. Her professional career included more than 20 years as a Realtor for
24
IA DEC n 16
Coldwell Banker and Lyons Real Estate companies. Born Cathryn Follis, she gained an arts degree at Modesto Junior College. During her marriage to police training planner Hal Snow, she nurtured volunteerism in their offspring. “She had me cleaning up Modesto streets when I was 5,” attests son Jeff Snow. “Mom always wanted things looking good, wherever we lived.” Snow came to the real estate profession in her 50s. Her quick success is explained by mentor/ partner Clay Sigg: “Cathy easily won and kept people’s trust,” he says. “She really cared about promoting the success of Realtors under her.” Giving back was part of her professional ethic. A 25-year Kiwanis member, Snow led the group during 2011/2012. “Cathy was detailoriented; she knew what went on in all our committees,” says club secretary Jan Lovejoy. “Her energy was tremendous.” Carmichael Chamber of Commerce CEO Linda Melody describes Snow’s hands-on leadership. “Cathy was sitting on our office carpet wrapping raffle prizes,” says
Carmichael Chamber of Commerce volunteers pose with trash collected on Beautify Carmichael Day
Melody. “A resident arrived. I made introductions. He was surprised to find the cChamber president on the floor. She never considered herself above the smallest chore.” A life-long campaigner against trash, Snow began the chamber’s annual Beautiful Carmichael program.
“Cleaner neighborhoods enhance property values and keep businesses profitable,” she reasoned, joining volunteers to pull weeds and scoop trash. “It really is a matter of pride.” Days before her death, the Beautify Carmichael project mustered chamber supporters to continue Snow’s mission.
Cathy Snow took broom and pan to Fair Oaks Boulevard. The ongoing “Beautify Carmichael” program is a legacy of her life in community service
The businesswoman worshipped regularly at the Carmichael Presbyterian Church. Parishioners saw her as a shining light. “She had gracious ways,” confirmed Pastor Keith DeVries. “Cathy made everyone
feel they were welcome; that they had a friend.” Susan Maxwell Skinner can be reached at sknrband@aol.com n
IA n INSIDEPUBLICATIONS.COM
25
R Street is a vibrant part of the central city
Brand Identity REDEFINING THE GRID, DISTRICT BY DISTRICT
S
acramento’s business and residential districts are defining and redefining themselves and literally changing how we view the downtown and Midtown core. For many, Sacramento has a downtown, Midtown and an old town, but within those sections of town, districts are creating new places to work, shop, eat and live. Historically, Sacramento did have residential and commercial corridors such as Alkali Flat, Poverty Ridge, Southside and Boulevard Park, just to name a few. But today, the segmenting of Sacramento districts
SC By Scot Crocker
26
IA DEC n 16
is taking on a whole new life, and each district is building its own distinctive image and identity with a goal to create a unique Sacramento urban lifestyle. Probably one of the first lifestyle districts was Lavender Heights, a centrally located district in Midtown centered around K and 20th streets. Lavender Heights is a marketing name given to the hub of Sacramento’s gay and lesbian community with many gay bars, restaurants and LGBT community resources. While some areas like Lavender Heights came about organically because of the nature of the neighborhood, others are more official and formalized as property-based business improvement districts, nicknamed PBIDs. These PBIDs set out to manage and improve the environment of a business district and
are financed by a self-imposed and self-governed assessment on property. A PBID generally pools resources to keep its district clean, safe and energized through marketing activities. It focuses on everything from graffiti removal, parking issues and lighting to advocating policy, promoting events and setting out long-term plans. Often, these districts look at how to build a distinct identity for themselves to attract business, developers, residents and patrons. According to Michelle Smira Brattmiller, who administers both R Street Partnership and Greater Broadway District, the districts in the city are all unique and have their own niche. “What we try to do is to activate space,” Smira Brattmiller said. “We are trying to do that on R Street, where we are changing a warehouse
district into a pedestrian-friendly artist environment with unique architecture, music, food and culture. Broadway is different. It’s a thoroughfare now, and our hope is to activate the area and make it a destination.” While R Street and Broadway are vastly different in configuration, the activation of space has similarities. They seek a mixture of complementary residential and business development, with people participating in events or sitting street-side at restaurants. But each district also faces its own challenges. The Broadway district is large and diverse, running from Interstate 5 to Highway 99. “Each section of Broadway is different,” said Smira Brattmiller. “The section of Broadway from 3rd to 8th streets is industrial,
DOWNTOWN page 28
Celebrating
30inYears
OUR COMMUNITY
Happy Hour Monday – Friday 5-7 pm 2801 Capitol Avenue (916) 455-2422 www.biba-restaurant.com IA n INSIDEPUBLICATIONS.COM
27
DOWNTOWN FROM page 26 and the area from 8th to 21st has fast food and other retail. So we have to look at how these diverse sections merge together.” Even with organized districts, money and investment is the fuel to truly transform a district. “It really does take the foresight of developers who take the risks,” Smira Brattmiller added. “For Broadway, it will take new development and business to fill vacancies. We need to see businesses and residential turn outward toward Broadway and not inward.” It’s been a host of developers and investors on R Street that’s made a considerable difference in the rapid transformation of the corridor into a vibrant area. One developer is Ali Youssefi, vice president of CFY Development, a firm specializing in acquiring, developing, building and rehabilitating multifamily and workforce housing. Youssefi has been instrumental on R Street with the development of
28
IA DEC n 16
Warehouse Artist Lofts, a mixed-use project combining first-floor retail and housing. R Street was an historic area of Sacramento with warehouses served by rail lines dating back to the 1850s. Many of the buildings dated back to the turn of the century. The vision for R Street, driven by Youssefi and other leading developers and business leaders, was a celebration of history combined with a pedestrian-friendly, artistic, neighborhood feel. “We have some momentum creating this unique urban-living lifestyle,” Youssefi said. “We want a place for pedestrians who can easily go from block to block. It will be a place for artists and others, but artists can be a driver of creating a place like none other in the country.” R Street development is hitting on all gears. Sacramento’s major developers like D&S Development, Heller Pacific and Cordano Co. are all investing in the R Street Corridor. While it officially runs 27 blocks through town, most of that
THE
COUNTRY DAY DYNAMIC
INSPIRE DREAM LEAD SUCCEED
LOWER SCHOOL PREVIEW, PK-5TH DECEMBER 3, 9 AM-NOON RSVP SACCDS.ORG/LSPREVIEW
SACRAMENTO COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL
2636 Latham Drive, Sacramento 95864 | www.saccds.org | 916.481.8811
Ali Youssefi of CFY Development,Inc.
development is happening from 10th to 20th streets right now. Youssefi is also planning more development with his purchase of the old California Office Furniture on R Street. He’s building out an entire block from 9th to 10th streets, which will be home to a new grocery store concept developed by Raley’s called Market 5-ONE-5. In keeping with the pedestrian lifestyle, outside seating will be placed on the block to create a place for people to interact and connect. “We are taking full advantage of the R Street potential,” Youssefi said. “The recipe is here for a very unique and successful district.” Midtown is evolving, too. Midtown Business District represents a large, diverse area of business, hospitality
and residential neighborhoods. However, tucked inside Midtown are smaller districts forging their own identities. These districts in Midtown include the Handle District at 18th and 19th streets bordered by L Street and Capitol Avenue, and the Sutter District around Sutter’s Fort, including the restaurants on J Street between 27th and 28th streets. Supporting the hospitality industry is only part of MBA’s mission. To create the environment for businesses to prosper, MBA supports safety, streetscapes and maintenance throughout the district with additional marketing support through events like Second Saturday. “For us, we look at Midtown and strive to make it as healthy and vibrant as possible,” said Emily Baine
Michaels, MBA’s executive director. “We are the overall voice of Midtown, not just hospitality. We work with all business owners, and by definition we help commercial property owners.” She thinks districts have to have an organic foundation and be authentic to survive. But she quickly points to the need for districts to manage all aspects of the experience to maintain a robust area for business and people. The growth of smaller districts like Sutter and the Handle have a more micro focus with a goal to showcase the unique traits that make them special. For the Handle, it’s the large number of high-quality restaurants in a high concentration of a few blocks. Seann Rooney, who manages the Handle District, said some districts have an identity that grows organically because of the types of businesses, housing or other amenities there already, while others create the identity through a process. “You could say the Handle was somewhat organic,” Rooney said. “We had a critical mass of restaurants that we now organize. Most were established before the district was in place.” Now, while small in size, the Handle has a mix of restaurants and urban housing attracting a diverse age group and professional types. “We have a little something for everyone, but our reputation has been built on the fact we have 15 food hot spots in one square block,” added Rooney. To showcase the Handle and its mix of restaurants, food shops and retail stores, the district hosts block parties for Midtown residents but also to provide a destination for people living throughout the region. As you look to the downtown core, Downtown Sacramento Partnership is made up of a variety of districts that have their own growing or evolving identities. Some have been around for decades, like Old Sacramento, while the newly blossoming DOCO shopping experience around Golden 1 Center is now being built. Also falling into DSP’s area are other defined districts including the Civic Center, Entertainment District, Theater District, Capitol Mall and The Kay.
Michael Ault, DSP’s executive director, sees districts forming through a combination of factors that create an identity. “Some are planned and some are organic,” he said. “They take on their own life. Sometimes, it’s the little things that add up together, like lighting, parklets or other amenities. Sometimes, it’s the location or blend of retail and residential.”
If successful, these districts will activate their areas through a mix of residential and business development. He pointed to the Railyards district, which has a foundation in history that will help shape its identity. “DOCO is creating a whole new experience around the new arena, while Old Sacramento has a unique experience and identity all its own,” said Ault. “For the Bridge District in West Sacramento, its identity is shaped by its views of downtown Sacramento.” But Ault pointed out that for districts to succeed, they have to work at it. Just having a unique district in the urban center won’t be enough, and districts need to focus on marketing, maintenance and security. He thinks the key is bringing more people to live in the downtown area. If successful, these districts will activate their areas through a mix of residential and business development. No matter their different identities, districts will bring people together through interactions at the street level, where the energy is a magnet for the people who live and work there and create unique destinations that draw people from the region back to the Sacramento grid. As Sacramento matures, new micro districts will emerge, creating brandnew areas that excite people in the region and beyond to live a vibrant and unique urban lifestyle. Scot Crocker can be reached at scot@crockercrocker.com n
IA n INSIDEPUBLICATIONS.COM
29
A Conversation With Brad McDowell THIS ATTORNEY APPLIES BUSINESS SKILLS TO VOLUNTEERING
Y
ou’ve served on the East Sacramento Chamber of Commerce for five years. What made you decide to join? I never dreamed I’d live in East Sac, actually. My wife is from Auburn, and I always loved the hills, so I thought we’d live there. But I quickly learned that people from Auburn don’t ever want to go back, so we settled in East Sac. Now I can’t imagine leaving our 10-block area. I drive four minutes to work. Falling in love with the area has made it easy to donate my time. My law partner, Jason Smith, and I joined the chamber at the same time. Because of d our willingness to participate, they asked us to join the board. How do you serve the chamber? I think our little hamlet’s chamber struggles with an identity crisis: Are we a neighborhood group or are we businesss focused? I became president in 2013, the year (longtime president) Lisa Schmidt left the chamber, so I decided to refocus on our mission of providing member services and advocating on behalf of the businesses in our area. That means I mett with the City Council about parking on J Street and I advocated for the McKinley o be Village development. I think it’s going to great for East Sac businesses, but that was rs a tough stance to take when the neighbors had signs out against it. It was my er obligation as the president of the chamber to voice our support.
JL By Jessica Laskey Giving Back
30
IA DEC n 16
takes hundreds of hours to put together. I’m a also on the committee for the Arts and B Business Council, which recently got absor absorbed by Blue Line Arts in Roseville. Bein Being a failed artist myself (I went to school for film production), I love it. We raise mon money and help artists monetize themselves. I rea really enjoy providing legal services to help crea creative people treat their pursuits like a bus business. And because my kids are in school in tthe area, I also sit on a bond oversight com committee. Between volunteering, getting bus business for the law firm and actually doing wo work, I’m very busy! As a business lawyer for the past 16 ye years, how do you give back? We offer free legal services for veterans wh who want to start a business for the entire m month of November. So many people are da daunted by hiring lawyers when they’re st starting up a business, and yet so many p problems can be avoided by talking to one b before you sign anything. We remove the o obstacles to success for those who deserve iit most.
to raise Her Shoes, which aims ted in the Walk a Mile in n me wo Brad McDowell participa st lence again awareness of sexual vio
Where else do you volunteer? I can always find other ways to take stress on. (laughs) I’m in my third year as a member of Point West Rotary, and I chaired the California
Why do you volunteer? I attended Jesuit High School, so I try to live by the Jesuit motto, “A man for others.” The Jesuit order is all about pure service to others and that’s what keeps me coming back: the selfish feeling of giving to other people. If you’re just doing things for yourself all the time, I think you’re throwing off the karmic balance. Plus, when you toil for the common good, you end up forging bonds with people you’d never expect.
Brewers Festival this year, which is our biggest rotary event. It was like For more information about the East a second job. The event has 4,000 Sac Chamber, visit eastsacchamber. attendees, 100 brewers, 12 food trucks org. McDowell can be reached at and live bands. It benefits WEAVE bmcdowell@smplawcorp.com n and other children’s charities—and
Jo
GET PAID DOING WHAT YOU LOVE Account Rep & Marketing Openings Daniel@insidepublications.com
u O in
a e T r
! m
or f ing st n pe Mu o n er. obe a ’s sign Ad e r e De ith h T Ad r w a . an mili uite om a S c f . s n be tive o ti a ea r c C bli u p e d i ins s@ b jo IA n INSIDEPUBLICATIONS.COM
31
Another River Calls JIAN WANG TURNS NOW TO THE MIGHTY HUDSON
A
two-day art sale recently filled painter Jian Wang’s Carmichael home with eager buyers. More than 50 of his canvases quickly sold. While not a fire sale—dealer Mike Solomon was on the checkout, and gallery prices prevailed—the Jian Wang sale of the century was incendiary at root. The Chinese American’s Beijing Studio burned to the ground last February. When a heating stove caught fire, five years’ toil went up in flames. Hundreds of oil paintings, limited edition books, bronze statues and Wang’s personal collection of art and antiquities were destroyed. “Eleven fire engines took half the night to put it out,” reports Wang. “The building contained two studios and an exhibition gallery. I can’t talk about how much I lost. But no one was hurt. “When I started making plans to rebuild, I thought maybe the fire was meant as a signal for me to go home. I missed the U.S.A. terribly. I was contracted to teach at Laguna College (in Southern California) in the summer of 2016, anyway. So, I decided to just come back for good.” More decisions followed. Wang’s sprawling Carmichael home and contents were soon on the market. He and his family will relocate before
SM S By Susan Maxwell Skinner
32
IA DEC n 16
Tale of two rivers. Painter Jian Wang made an international name with his American River portraits. After some years based in China, the artist recently returned to USA to pack up his Carmichael home. He will relocate to New York.
Christmas to Cold Spring, an art haven in New York state. The front line of the art world being the Big Apple, such a move makes professional sense. Proximity to his 32-year-old daughter, Annie, is another compelling reason. “Annie works for Sotheby’s art dealers in Manhattan now,” brags her dad. “I call her my big shot.” At 58, the internationally-famed artist nevertheless finds relocation daunting. “I came to the United States from China in 1986 with $200 in my pocket,” he recalls. “I wasn’t a
bit scared, then. Now I’m old enough to think about retirement. Instead, I’m going somewhere new to restart my career. But I feel young. And an artist never retires.” Like the local waterways whose vibrant portraits made his name, another artery is destined to burst on Wang canvases. “Years ago, I rented a car and drove along the Hudson,” he recalls. “I fell in love with it. I took hundreds of photos and hoped someday to paint from them.” At the recent Carmichael sale, a Sacramento collector grabbed Wang’s
gigantic 1994 study of Manhattan. More fans took the opportunity to invest in local waterscapes before the Hudson became Wang’s river of choice. “So many friends came to support me,” marvels the host. “I feel I owe the whole Sacramento community a dinner. “And I’ll never stop being grateful to the American River. I’ve painted it no less than a thousand times; I’ve exhibited it all over the country and in China. The river’s fed my family for 30 years and nourished my heart.” NEIGHBOR page 34
Corner of Fulton & Marconi, Sacramento
Anderson Bros. Pharmacy
916-489-3638
Bank of America
916-861-9436
Bed, Bath & Beyond
916-485-6635
Bee's Nails
916-483-6808
Capital Confections
916-973-0249
Chase Bank
916-978-0241
Citibank
800-756-7047
Consolidated Communications
844-968-7224
Cricket Wireless
916-266-9043
Edible Arrangements
916-484-3411
Eyeglass World
coming soon
Famous Footwear
916-971-3050
Great Clips
916-481-3179
Hollywood Beauty
916-696-2958
I Love Teriyaki
916-486-1717
Jamba Juice
916-483-7600
Jersey Mike’s
916-514-8704
Massage Heights
916-359-7259
Miracle Ear
coming soon
Noah's New York Bagels
916-973-1365
Papa Murphy's
916-484-6900
Ross Dress for Less
916-488-8427
Sheriff’s Service Center
916-874-2600
Sleep Train
916-482-1713
Starbucks Coffee
916-485-6922
Styles for Less
916-977-3564
T.J. Maxx
916-482-1289
Trader Joe's
916-481-8797
Weight Watchers
800-516-3535
Wellbound
916-486-8005
ShopTownandCountry.com
IA n INSIDEPUBLICATIONS.COM
33
NEIGHBOR FROM page 32 Wang claims to have reinterpreted one Ancil Hoffman Park vista at least 100 times. “Nature never repeats itself and neither do I,” he says. “I move trees around; I lower and raise the cliffs and the water. Sometimes the clouds catch purples and golds of sunrise. Then my heart pounds. It’s as if God is promising me a picture. … “The Hudson doesn’t have the same feeling of nature as the American River,” considers the artist. “It’s been an industrial highway for so long. But the imprint of human
NU TS Nutcracker
Learn about Jian Wang’s art at archivalframe.com Susan Maxwell Skinner can be reached at sknrband@aol.com n
December 9 & 16/2016 Community Center Theater For tickets visit sacballet.org/nutty or call 916.808.5181 M-Sat 10am-6pm
Photography: Keith Sutter
The Nutty
design—bridges and skyscrapers— they appeal to a painter, too. “I chose to settle in Cold Spring because the town is 50 miles from New York and real estate there is half the price as in the city. A few art sellers already know my name. I’ll just have to settle in and get painting.”
HOLIDAY CONCERTS
A 2007 exhibition at Sacramento State University celebrated Jian Wang’s 20th year of painting in the United States
A Ceremony of Carols FEATURING FOUR CHOIRS
DECEMBER 3, 2016, AT 7:30 P.M. Westminster Presbyterian Church DECEMBER 4, 2016, AT 4:00 P.M. Carmichael Seventh Day Adventist Church CONDUCTORS: Lynn Stevens and Melanie Huber
TICKETS $30 Preferred, $17 General, $12 Students
(916) 646-1141
34
www.sacramentochildrenschorus.org
IA DEC n 16
Painted from a vantage near West Point, the Hudson River is a new passion for Jian Wang.
Eskaton Village Carmichael
Golden Opportunity Event Don’t miss this Golden Opportunity! For a very limited time, we invite you to take 1/3 off your membership fee (with savings up to $50,000) on select apartments and cottages at our 37-acre resort-style retirement community. You must close on your selected residence by December 31, 2016. Come to a Fall Home Tour to find out more. Lunch is on us! Call now to reserve your spot. Take advantage of your golden opportunity to save 1/3 on a lifestyle filled with choice, luxury, comfort and service, all at a price that’s more affordable than you might think — with monthly fees from only $3,566.
Your community. Your life. Your choice.
eskaton.org Eskaton Village Carmichael Continuing Care Community (CCRC): Independent Living with Services, Assisted Living, Memory Care and Skilled Nursing
916-844-2999 License # 340313383 | COA # 202
A leading nonprofit provider of aging services in Northern California since 1968 IA n INSIDEPUBLICATIONS.COM
35
Strikes and Spares THE GOOD TIMES ARE STILL ROLLING AT THIS BOWLING ALLEY
T
he lanes are synthetic, which means harder than wood and easier to play. Which means fewer bedpost splits. But just about everything else at AMF Land Park Lanes on Freeport Boulevard is original, from the hardwood approaches to the linoleum kids’ play area and the low, curved blue-and-white hard plastic seats that defined Space Age, midcenturymodern bowling furniture when Land Park Lanes opened in 1964. Like converting the diabolical 7-10 split (the bedpost), it’s a neat trick when a sports business honors its legacy without destroying its future. That’s Land Park Lanes. With fresh coats of paint, bright new lights and a respectful, loving approach to bowling that transcends generations, Land Park Lanes is packed most evenings. League bowlers mostly fill all 32 lanes. They provide the foundation of the business. As the night progresses, leagues give way to couples on dates and young people out having fun. If you just want to bowl and not bother with social or organizational stuff, like the beer frames and pot games, late afternoons are the time to visit. That’s when I showed up, not to bowl, but to look closely at Land Park Lanes and see how the place rolls. “My grandfather worked here,” a staff member tells me. “My father
RG By R.E. Graswich
36
IA DEC n 16
AMF Land Park Lanes on Freeport Blvd.
was a great bowler. He had 50 or 60 perfect games. He could have gone pro. He got me started in bowling as a little kid. You could say I grew up in the game.” Many Land Park bowlers have been showing up since they were children. Loyal customers still compete in Japanese Nisei leagues formed in the 1960s. One regular bowls with his feet because he has no hands. Heather Helton is general manager at AMF Land Park Lanes. It’s her job to orchestrate the harmony around a fun, nostalgic experience. If the ball return is sluggish or a pinsetter misses a pin, her crew gets to work. They hustle down a narrow ramp into
the workspace behind the pins and fix equipment that dates from Lyndon Johnson’s presidency. They replace broken parts with new components, which, surprisingly, are still being made. Crewmembers share the dirty work. They empty trash and clean restrooms. It wasn’t always this way. Not so long ago, the bowling alley wasn’t being kept up. There were times when customer service was an afterthought. These can be touchy points for a business, but when I ask about the customer service improvements, Helton indicates she can’t discuss the matter. AMF is a corporate property, part of a chain that extends across
304 bowling alleys in the U.S. And for reasons known only to AMF, the chain apparently doesn’t want houses like Land Park to build a local identity. “This is a corporation, and if you have questions, you have to go through our media office,” Helton says. “My manager says the corporation and media office will have to approve any article that gets written.” I respectfully explain to the young bowling manager that journalism doesn’t operate like that – imagine the stories that would result. Besides, it doesn’t matter. AMF Land Park
Craig Diez Team
BRINGING YOU HOME 4171 Dena 7>Þ] Sacramento $569,000 Turn-key, fully remodeled T home located in a quiet tree lined neighborhood. Over 3,000 square feet, this felixible 5 bedroom, 4 bath home features a separate living-family dining room, formal dining and a separate living quarters, perfect for a large or multi-generational family. Enjoy a spacious, private backyard. RV access possible.
854 Piccadilly Circle, Sacramento | $9xn]äää Located in one of Sacramento’s most desired areas near top schools, parks and the river, this classic ranch home has been painstakingly remodeled over the past 20 years. Gorgeous single story with 4+ bedrooms, 5th room could be media room, in-law unit.
Serving Carmichael and Arden for over 28 years Craig Diez REALTOR® CalBRE #01019930 916.425.4884 craigdiezteam.com
#1 Agent in Carmichael Fair Oaks office 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 YTD
©2016 Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC. All Rights Reserved. Coldwell Banker® is a registered trademark licensed to Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC. An Equal Opportunity Company. Equal Housing Opportunity. Each Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage Office is Owned by a Subsidiary of NRT LLC. All rights reserved. This information was supplied by Seller and/or other sources. Broker believes this information to be correct but has not verified this information and assumes no legal responsibility for its accuracy. Buyers should investigate these issues to their own satisfaction. If your property is currently listed for sale, this is not intended as a solicitation. If your property is listed with a real estate broker, please disregard. It is not our intention to solicit the offerings of other real estate brokers. We are happy to work with them and cooperate fully. Real Estate Agents affiliated with Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage are Independent Contractor Sales Associates and are not employees of Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC, Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage or NRT LLC. CalBRE License #01908304.
employees are proud of their work. They happily show visitors around. I ask about the bar, traditionally the touchstone of any successful bowling house. A staff member says, “If there’s a drink that we don’t know how to make, we’ll track down someone who knows how to make it.”
Bowling in Sacramento has surged and faltered over the years. Behind the ball racks near Lane 1, there’s a closet with a warning sign on the door telling people not to enter. I look inside and see a rectangular black machine standing on its side, about 4 feet high, the underbelly a tangle of thick blue brushes, plastic tubes, wheels and rollers. The machine cleans and oils the lanes each night after bowlers
go home, creating a surface that optimizes opportunities for fairness, fun and respectable scores. The oiling equipment is the heart of any bowling alley. Improperly set, the machine can make high scores maddeningly impossible even for the best bowler (or incredibly easy). Bowling in Sacramento has surged and faltered over the years. Some houses tried disco lights and disc jockeys. Alpine Lanes on Florin closed four years ago. Two bowling houses in the grid were bulldozed decades ago. Capitol Bowl still thrives in West Sacramento. And the suburbs support Country Club Lanes, Fireside Lanes, Lake Bowl and Mardi Gras Lanes, plus newer houses in Elk Grove and Rocklin. At AMF Land Park Lanes, across from Executive Airport, trends arrive and depart. Scoring is push button, erasing any need for math. The old barn looks good with its upgrades. Well oiled for another 50 years. R.E. Graswich can be reached at reg@graswich.com n
Facing Divorce? TAKE CONTROL. GET RESULTS. MARGARET B. WALTON Attorney at Law CertiÀed Family Law Specialist State Bar Board of Legal Specialization
Practice Emphasizing: • Spousal & Child Support • Child Custody/Move-aways • Complex Asset Division • Business Valuation • Paternity • Prenuptual Agreements • Restraining Orders
Strong and effective representation every step of the way
Free ConÀdential Initial Consultation
CALL 924-9800 700 University Avenue
Visit Our Website: mbwalton.com
All Major Credit Cards Accepted
IA n INSIDEPUBLICATIONS.COM
37
The Buzz on Bees STORE HELPS URBAN BEEKEEPERS START AND SET UP HIVES
I
am at the Sacramento Beekeeping & Honey store on X Street. The air smells sweet, like honey, candles and soap. There is orange carpeting on the floor and a mural of a bee flying a biplane in the beekeeping supply room. (Say that fast five times.) A couple sample honey from the honey bar, while another customer checks out the beekeeping supplies. Workers—most are members
AK By Angela Knight
38
IA DEC n 16
of the Stewart family—buzz around me. Owner Nancy Stewart is in her office, which is packed full of stuff, including a supply of Band-Aids. The store, which was originally located across the street, opened on Jan. 15, 1985. Business was tough that first year. “I knew nothing about beekeeping,” Stewart says. “It wasn’t a moneymaker for a long time.” Which brought up an obvious question: Why did she open a beekeeping store? Her husband, Fred, is partially to blame. He had a co-worker who kept bees, and Fred soon acquired his own beehives. “I wasn’t interested much at all,” she admits. “When he handled the honey, he’d make a mess everywhere.”
Nevertheless, his budding interest sparked a passion in his wife for bees.
Stewart recommends that newbie beekeepers educate themselves. “We’ve had bees in our backyard for 35 years,” she says. The Stewarts used to have many hives, but they currently keep a few at home and two behind the store. Stewart estimated she’s been stung 10 times. That is a much lower number than I expected.
“Hobby beekeeping has become so popular,” Stewart says. “It’s like a taste of farm life.” The city of Sacramento generally allows two hives (boxes) per lot for urban beekeepers. You can order your own bees from the store in late December or early January, and they will arrive in April. You’ll get three pounds of bees (roughly 6,000 to 10,000 bees) plus a queen—enough to start a colony. Stewart says she sells about 500 packages of bees every year. Someone from the store will even come out and help you set up your hive. Stewart recommends that newbie beekeepers educate themselves. “It’s not difficult,” she says. “There are
store sells 11 different kinds of honey from commercial beekeepers, including locally sourced honey. Workers transport the sticky substance in buckets from the warehouse to the store. “We have thousands of people who swear by honey for allergy relief,” Stewart says. She takes a spoonful every evening. “It helps you sleep at night.” After three decades as a beekeeper and storeowner, Stewart is an expert on all things bee. She and her husband do a lot of consulting about beekeeping. Here’s what I learned from Stewart: Although there are other insects that pollinate plants, honeybees are one of the most efficient pollinators. That makes them essential players in the food-growing process.
“Hobby beekeeping has become so popular. It’s like a taste of farm life.” Bees are not normally aggressive; they sting in selfdefense. Stand still or gently brush it away, Stewart advises, if a bee lands on you. Bees function much like the characters in “Game of Thrones.” When they swarm, bees are looking for a new home. (The store keeps a list of beekeepers who will collect swarms.) When the hive becomes crowded, some of the bees split; the queen will take half the colony with her. The workers are females, and they live for a scant six weeks. Male drones are there to mate with the queen and provide atmosphere. Without drones, the hive isn’t a happy home. After they mate with the queen, the drones die. “They operate as a unit and communicate with pheromones. They’ll kill a queen who is bad because it makes the colony survive,” Stewart says. When I asked her what type of bee she would be, Stewart says without hesitation, “I’d be a worker.” “I enjoy my job. I’d rather do this than anything I can think of.”
Nancy Stewart is the owner of Sacramento Beekeeping & Honey
people who think they can put a hive in the backyard and forget about it. You have to learn about bees.” For starters, bees need the basics, such as food and water, and you have to keep a close eye on the queen and monitor the bees for diseases and parasites.
One of her husband’s jobs is to put dots on the new queens’ backs so they will stand out from the others. Honey is a labor of love, according to Stewart. She has a warehouse in West Sacramento where she keeps 600-pound barrels of honey. The
The Sacramento Beekeeping & Honey store is at 2110 X St. For more information, go to sacramentobeekeeping.com Angela Knight can be reached at knight@mcn. org n
IA n INSIDEPUBLICATIONS.COM
39
INSIDE
OUT Community Events
1.
1. The Milagro Centre hosted a military ball for the Army National Guard’s 184th Infantry Regiment. 2. Capitol Pops Band members John Skinner and Kevin McNight sounded alphorns at a Citrus Heights concert. 3. Dalmatians Belle and Ruby visited Carmichael’s Sunday Farmers Market. 4. Honorary mayoral candidate Katie Pexa (second right) staged a Milagro Centre Oktoberfest. 5. Danielle Gourley (center) and ukulele player friends campaigned for the honorary mayoralty of Carmichael. 6. Award winners celebrated during the Bold Expressions exhibition at Sacramento Fine Art Center. 7. Singer Vivian Lee and trumpeter Tom Peron were stars in a Miles Davis tribute concert.
4.
5.
CONTRIBUTED BY SUSAN MAXWELL SKINNER
6.
2.
40
IA DEC n 16
3.
7-.
soar through your wellness journey with us aerial is for every body AERIAL SILKS
AERIAL YOGA
Gain more body awareness and strength, with the strength you already have to fly.
Mindfully & safely explore yoga in the air and on the ground with the support of strong, soft fabric hammocks.
We combine movement and medicine together to help individuals achieve their highest state of well-being. With us, you can expect personalized attention as we work together to find what works best for you by meeting you where you are. If you are unsure of where to start or have certain medical conditions, email us. We can guide you in the right direction, and even set up a complimentary medical consultation with Dr. Revesz, M.D. & Kristine Golden, P.A.
Opening Celebration Event January 28, 2017 Join us for our classes, demonstrations, and student showcases.
carmichaelmedfit.com carmichaelmedfit@gmail.com 6240 Fair Oaks Blvd Carmichael, CA 95608
We’ll also be giving out special promotions!
10% off your purchase code: INSIDE10OFF!
IA n INSIDEPUBLICATIONS.COM
41
The Show Must Go On AN UPGRADE FOR MEMORIAL AUDITORIUM
A
$16.2 million subsidy to save six touring Broadway shows, nine symphonic performances, two choral presentations and six days of “The Nutcracker” ballet is being twirled past Sacramento taxpayers. It’s happening as the City Council embraces a ballooning $270 million budget to remodel the Sacramento Convention Center and Community Center Theater. The $16.2 million subsidy is a one-off that involves Memorial Auditorium. The stately brick hall, built in 1926 to honor Sacramento soldiers killed in World War I, had not been under discussion when city officials began to pencil out the convention center expansion and theater remodel. During a whirlwind of backroom discussions, Memorial Auditorium became the linchpin in the theater rehab project. Discussions focused around four Community Center Theater tenants: Broadway Sacramento, Sacramento Philharmonic and Opera, Sacramento Ballet and Sacramento Choral Society and Orchestra. The most important tenant is the Broadway series. Run by the nonprofit California Musical Theatre, which produces Music Circus, Broadway Sacramento is a longstanding cultural asset.
RG By R.E. Graswich
Richard Lewis is the CEO of California Musical Theatre
In a typical season, six traveling Broadway shows dance their way onto the Community Center Theater stage. The series runs about eight weeks. Richard Lewis, CEO of California Musical Theatre, negotiates to bring the shows and sell the tickets. “The risk and reward with Broadway is far greater than with Music Circus,” he says.
As the city lurched forward with its plan to remodel the Community Center Theater, Lewis and other arts leaders grew concerned. Their big stage would be closed while the theater went dark for renovation. Without the theater, Broadway Sacramento, which requires a professional stage, rigging, lighting and orchestra pit, “would be out of business,” Lewis says.
City Hall faced a big dilemma. Would it move forward with the theater rehab and maybe kill Broadway Sacramento and the other groups? Or would the city schedule the remodel over four years, around the arts schedule? That’s what Lewis suggested. Remodeling the theater without concern for the tenants was never considered. City Council members love to portray themselves as guardians of arts and culture. They did not want to be blamed for silencing “The Sound of Music.” But stretching out the theater rehab over several years carried a massive price tag: around $23 million extra. This summer, another option was introduced. What about upgrading Memorial Auditorium and making it a temporary home for Broadway and the others? “When I heard that, I said it’s impossible,” Lewis says. “That building will not work.” Memorial Auditorium has many shortcomings as a theater. Lighting and rigging supports are inadequate. Same with the stage and orchestra pit. Restrooms and concessions involve staircases—not good for Broadway audiences. And the floor seats are old and hard. No matter; the city’s consultants studied the auditorium and said that with $16.2 million, they could bring it to theatrical standards for the 2019-20 season. “They convinced me,” Lewis says. “We can make it work. It’s cheaper than adding $23 million to the theater remodel. And we’ll have
SHOW page 40
42
IA DEC n 16
LEADING
L A DY As Governor Jerry Brown launches into an unprecedented fourth term, his single biggest political ally, conďŹ dante and counterbalance also happens to be his wife. From Anne Gust Brown’s days as a trailblazing executive at Gap to her work in Sacramento helping craft some of the biggest political milestones of the past decade, get to know the woman whose ďŹ erce intellect, pragmatism, candor and energy has quietly redeďŹ ned what it means to be California’s ďŹ rst lady.
B Y S .T. VA N A I R S DA L E PORTRAIT BY CO DY PICKENS
The ďŹ rst lady of California in her ofďŹ ce at the State Capitol in December 2014
40
F E B R U A R Y
/
M A R C H
2 0 1 5
F E B R U A R Y
/
M A R C H
41
2 0 1 5
)RUW\ \HDUV DIWHU KLV Ă€UVW EUHDN at KCRA, Lester Holt was tapped this summer for the WRS VSRW LQ $PHULFDQ EURDGcast journalism—the anchor of NBC Nightly News +HUH¡V KRZ “Lightning Bolt Holtâ€? guided his career from the streets of Over the past decade, Patrick Mulvaney has not only created one of Sacramento’s most celebrated restaurants, but perhaps the city’s de facto salon, with a cross section of engaged citizens and power brokers charting the region’s future in his dining room. Meanwhile, he’s morphed from gregarious host to having a seat at the proverbial table, effecting change through food, wine and his wits.
Rancho Cordova to the heart of 5RFNHIHOOHU &HQWHU
NBC Nightly News anchor Lester Holt at KCRA’s downtown Sacramento news studio on July 18
BY
By S.T. VanAirsdale O C T O B E R
/
N O V E M B E R
2 0 1 5
O C T O B E R
/
N O V E M B E R
2 0 1 5
A N I TA C HA B R IA
PORTRAIT BY J E R E M Y SY K E S
3RUWUDLW E\ -HUHP\ 6\NHV 60
62
F E B R U A R Y
/
M A R C H
2 0 1 6
F E B R U A R Y
/
M A R C H
61
2 0 1 6
63
Meet the neighbors Celebrating 10 years of covering the people, places and things that make us proud to call Sacramento home Randy Paragary at Esquire Grill in December 2014
" & $ " $ " %# # #$ " ' $ #
! #$ ) $ $ ! #$ ' $ & " $" # " " $ ! " * Ç‘LZWJ FY YMJ HJSYJW TK F SFYNTSFQ IJGFYJ TS TGJXNY^ FSI Ç‘YSJXX -JW IJYWFHYTWX HFQQ MJW HWNYNHFQ FSI OZILRJSYFQ -JW IJ[TYJI KFSX " " #! " $ $ ' %$ " # $ - ( %# #. & $ " ' # ,# " $ #! $ $ # # ! " %"$ $,# " ! $ $ ) % $ $
For years,
Ever since opening his first bar back in 1969, Randy Paragary has personified the nightlife and dining scene in Sacramento. With an empire that now boasts 15 venues—and more to come—his plate is fuller than ever. As Paragary prepares to reopen his flagship eatery, the godfather of good times looks back on five decades of food, music, dÊcor—and even hair. Sacramento, your host will seat you now.
Jackie Greene has been teetering somewhere between a complete unknown and the cover .
of
,V KH ÀQDOO\ UHDG\ IRU his close-up? by
By
Mark Halverson
photographs by
A N I TA C H A B R I A
Max Whittaker
Portrait by 52 FEBRUARY/MARCH
| 08
F E B R U A R Y
/
M A R C H
2 0 1 5
A RI CTH T 2A0 K 1 5E R M A X /WM H
F E B R U A R Y
53
60
A P R I L
/
M A Y
2 0 1 5
61
83
IA n INSIDEPUBLICATIONS.COM
43
LEADERS FOR
Make Your Career Soar Master of Science in Law Degree
STOCK UP for the HOLIDAYS! Cool Gifts!
Art r Supplies u
Holiday Sale! thru 12/24/16
Frames & Custom Framing
UArt Sacramento 2601 J Street
916-443-5721
Redwood City
San Jose
SHOW FROM page 38
The Master of Science in Law (MSL) is a degree for professionals who seek the benefits of advanced training in legal reasoning and analysis but who do not require the JD degree to advance their career plans. Join us at our Open House on Wednesday, Dec. 14, anytime between 4:30 and 7:30 p.m.
Apply to start January or August 2017
McGeorge.edu/MSL 44
IA DEC n 16
a permanently upgraded Memorial Auditorium.” Lewis is passionate and persuasive about his life’s work with Music Circus and Broadway Sacramento. He regards his organization as far more than a nonprofit arts organization with a budget of about $17 million and 500 or so employees. For Lewis, Music Circus and Broadway Sacramento are civic monuments. The idea of expecting the city to contribute $16.2 million to sustain theatrical programs at Memorial Auditorium while the Community Center Theater is rebuilt is not problematic for Lewis. It’s automatic. Unfortunately, officials at City Hall can’t be obliged to share Lewis’ viewpoint. When the city became the owner of Golden 1 Center with a $255 million loan, it bought into the world of show business. Now the city must think like an impresario. That means it must consider the relevance,
If it’s holiday... it’s here!
Sacramento UniversityArt.com
diversity and audiences for the entertainment it underwrites. Broadway Sacramento has been in decline for a decade. Subscriptions fell from around 18,000 to 12,000. Lewis needed a $300,000 loan from the city to stay afloat in 2011. His troupe was unable to get bank loans. The philharmonic, opera and ballet limp along. The philharmonic and opera canceled seasons in 2014-15 and combined resources. A $500,000 gift from Joyce and Jim Teel saved the day. The ballet laid off dancers and canceled its 2015 season. The choral society maintains solvency with modest professional ambitions. Before voting preliminary approval for an $83.4 million rehab of the Community Center Theater and $16.2 million upgrade for Memorial Auditorium, City Councilmember Eric Guerra said, “We haven’t been putting enough into the arts to begin with.” The city’s forthcoming $100 million theatrical investment says otherwise. R.E. Graswich can be reached at reg@graswich.com n
Celebrate the season with us!
PIES Christmas
TINY
Tart Trays Gift Certificates
Rhythms of Love.
CAKES Buche De Noel COOKIE TRAYS Peppermint Cookies n Cream Pie '
BREADS • ROLLS Pine Cone Shaped Marble Cake See Full Menu at Freeportbakery.com
American Bach Soloists Jeffrey Thomas, music director Messiah SAT, DEC 10 • 7PM Since its debut in 1742, audiences continue to pack houses for Handel’s Messiah, especially when the masterwork is performed by the acclaimed American Bach Soloists.
China Philharmonic Orchestra Long Yu, artistic director and chief conductor Serena Wang, piano
SAT, DEC 3 • 8PM
Jingle Box Mini-Cake
The Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center The Complete Brandenburg Concertos
SUN, DEC 11 • 4PM
PLEASE ORDER BY TUE. DEC. 20
The Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain Holiday Show
TUE, DEC 13 • 7PM
2966 FFreeportt Bl Blvdd
916.442.4256
> NOV 11 Gift Certificates
Happy Holidays
Available online
from the Mondavi Center!
mondaviarts.org
IA n INSIDEPUBLICATIONS.COM
45
Rock Star Organist HE’S BEEN COMPARED TO JIMI HENDRIX
BY PETER ANDERSON MEET YOUR NEIGHBOR
D
avid Link, the longtime organist and choir director at Trinity Episcopal Cathedral in Midtown, was once called the Jimi Hendrix of pipe organs. At 61, he looks about as much like Jimi Hendrix as a pipe organ resembles an electric guitar. When asked how he earned that unlikely nickname, he laughs and says, “Believe me, it didn’t come from me! A few years ago, after I played an especially rousing and bombastic piece on the organ during the Easter Vigil (‘Pim’s Toccata’ by Englishman Alan Wilson), a very enthused teenage boy rushed up to me and exclaimed, ‘Wow, dude! You must be the Jimi Hendrix of pipe organs!’ ” Link, who has been at Trinity Cathedral since 1984, is the longest tenured employee of the church and one of the most highly regarded. Says Lynell Walker, a canon pastor who has worked with the organist for 22 years, “I can’t speak much about the Jimi Hendrix comment—my mother was a highly professional flautist in Los Angeles, and we didn’t listen to pop or rock music. But I can tell you this about David: When he plays, it sets your heart in motion. You realize instantly that the person making the music is someone of great faith. “What he has is a profound gift— not a technical or keyboard skill, but a very special gift that springs from the soul. This is a man on a very active spiritual journey. He often leads us in prayer during staff meetings, those tedious hours when our minds get in the way, when you can’t think
David Link is the organist and choir director at Trinity Episcopal Cathedral
your way to God. In his music and in his words, David is sacramental and sensual, and he cuts a path straight from your soul to God’s ears.” The musical program at Trinity has always been dear to the parishioners’
hearts. It is a happily singing congregation. Parish administrator and operations manager Jerry Pare says, “Trinity worshippers are absolutely passionate about their singing, and they find David
wonderful to work with. He oversees the Children’s Choir, the Celebration Choir and the Cathedral Choir. I think David’s success stems from the fact that he avoids the political realm of church business. His work and NEIGHBOR page 45
46
IA DEC n 16
Meet Your New Dentist Jay Chalmers As a resident of Arden Park, I’ve worked hard to recreate the same “small-town” dental office that I experienced being raised in Placerville. My team is warm, friendly, experienced and we cater to those looking for a personal approach to healthcare. I want my patients to be comfortable, so I try to provide as many advanced services as possible, including root canals, gum surgery, implants and orthodontics. In the rare cases, I can’t provide these services, I have a network of incredible specialists who are also dedicated to excellence and patient comfort. As a father of two lovely daughters, I love being able to help children establish excitement and dedication to dental health from a young age. Prevention is the key to a beautiful smile for life! We welcome the young and young at heart at our office. No one is too young or old to deserve the best. I welcome you to drop by and visit my office at any time. We’ll give you tour. I think you’ll like what you see.
Jay Chalmers 1820 Professional Drive, Suite 5 • chalmersdental.com • 483-8182
Is your Furnace ready for a $1,000 OFF*
any new heating and air conditioning upgrade or
1,000 SF of insulation up to R-38
Save energy and protect against a breakdown with our 42 Point Pro Furnace Tune-Up!
Now only $68.00 (regularly $129.00) This limited time Pro Furnace tune-up also includes: • Free duct inspection • Maintaining Safe Operation • Extends equipment life • Maintains manufacturer’s warranty • 100% money back satisfaction guarantee *Limited time offer. Call for details. Not to be combined with any other offer.
IA n INSIDEPUBLICATIONS.COM
47
Master of the Mailbox SHE DESIGNS BEAUTIFUL CATALOGS FOR NATIONAL FURNITURE RETAILERS
B
ehind some of those pesky home-furnishing catalogs that arrive in your mailbox is an unsung artist—a hard worker who is passionate about what she does and has a knack for controlling chaos. “I make pretty junk mail.” That is how Kelly Popejoy, a freelance creative, design and photo art director, describes her job. She smiles when she says it. Popejoy has direct blue eyes, barely tamed curls and tiny freckles. It’s easy to imagine her commanding a crew, orchestrating a photo shoot, getting the job done. With a client list that includes Ashley Furniture HomeStore, BrylaneHome and Grandin Road, she does everything: developing the initial catalog concept, overseeing photo and art direction on location, creating and laying out the final design and
AK By Angela Knight
48
IA DEC n 16
delivering the whole lot to the printer on deadline. A single catalog can take more than three months from start to finish. She spends most of her time on the road. Recent catalogs have been shot in Shanghai, North Carolina and Miami. In Florida, Popejoy contacted local real estate agents to find suitable locations. The agents, in turn, had to persuade the homeowners to let Popejoy move into their homes— homes worth more than $3 million. Popejoy and her crew showed up with four large trucks crammed with merchandise, removed the owners’ furnishings and quickly moved in. She worried about artistic details, including the afternoon light, which turned a white bedspread yellow (a no-no in the catalog world), and a chandelier that refused to hang correctly. (She secured it with wires.) A large silver crab makes an appearance in several photos, along with smiling children and a Boston terrier. Blue accents abound.
What looks like a dining room in the finished catalog is actually a boy’s bedroom. She had three different photographers working in three different rooms. It was 10- to 12-hour days of “mass hysteria,” she recalls. Light, color, angles: Popejoy obsessed about everything. She still thinks about it, even though the catalog has long since left her hands and arrived in your mailbox. “You have to be ‘geeked’ about this,” she says. The best part of her job is getting and making a great photo. The worst part is when she can’t find the stuff she needs in the trucks; she knows she is “burning money and daylight” (more no-nos). The best and worst often occur on the same day, on the same shoot. Popejoy, a graduate of Columbia College in Chicago, has a bachelor’s degree in film and video. She interned at a photo studio at the age of 18, followed by a stint working with extras on the movie “Ali,” where she got to see Will Smith every day. “I had
all these great experiences in Chicago. I was ready for LA,” she says. Los Angeles, however, wasn’t a good fit for the Chicago native, even though she secured a job at CBS Paramount Studios. She says, “I was told, frankly, that I wasn’t tall, skinny and blond.” Popejoy returned to Chicago and became a regional visual merchandise manager for Z Gallerie. But catalog production runs in her family. Her stepfather worked for Spiegel, a catalog company, and her mom was in printing. She discovered that she “liked to shoot things that don’t move or talk back to me.” Interior design became a passion. Popejoy joined the corporate world, working as a catalog creative supervisor and senior art director, where she was a phenom. A few years ago, her husband, Luke Preczewski, received an offer from UC Davis Transplant Center to be the executive director. At that time, Popejoy and Preczewski were living and working in separate cities, so they POPEJOY page 46
Dentistry That’s Fun! …and Just for Kids!
CHERYL
NIGHTINGALE
Exceptional HOMES Exceptional CLIENTS
It would be a privilege To work for YOU! Cheryl Nightingale 916-849-1220 ccnight@gmail.com CalBRE #01071396 www.cherylnightingale.com
3461 Fair Oaks Blvd. (at Watt Ave.) LaptaloDMD.com • 916.221.4321 NEIGHBOR FROM page 42
happy with the niche he has carved
leadership cut straight to the heart of why people worship: They want to feel good in their faith, and singing robustly and freely with his uplifting musical ability gets them out of their heads and into their souls. David is a very upbeat guy. He balances his hard work with his two avocations, biking and wilderness camping, both of which refresh his musical ministry.”
for himself. “It’s uncanny,” he says, “the chemistry that the people have
Our Lady of the Assumption School Faith | Academic Excellence | Service | Community
created with me. When I play, the people instinctually know when to join in, unlike many congregations that experience awkward start-andstop interplays with the organist. Something about Trinity: It’s just mad for singing as a way to reach God. “ Church volunteer Susan Bush,
“We are a parish alive with music, thanks to David Link.”
who’s been answering phones for 10 years, loves the fact that Link allows regular parishioners like her to join in during choir practice. “It creates such a great feeling of community,” she says, “to just stop what you’re doing in the office and participate with more polished choir members in
Link views his position at Trinity
these wonderfully upbeat hymns. We
as the perfect culmination of a
are a parish alive with music, thanks
lifetime of organ playing throughout
to David Link.”
Sacramento. He used to play at First Christian Church, St. John’s Lutheran Church and Holy Spirit Catholic Church, and he is extremely
Trinity Episcopal Cathedral is at 2620 Capitol Ave. For more information, go to trinitycathedral. org n
INFORMATION NIGHT
Wednesday, January 11, 2016 7:00 p.m. in St. John’s Hall
OPEN HOUSE
Sunday, January 29, 2016 Beginning with 9:30 a.m. Mass
2141 Walnut Ave. | Carmichael | 916.489.8958 | OLAparish.net/school PRESCHOOL-8TH GRADE
Lic# 343616796
IA n INSIDEPUBLICATIONS.COM
49
Get more out of a MEDICARE HEALTH PLAN than you ever thought possible. KAISER PERMANENTE MEDICARE HEALTH PLANS Get great care and great value with Kaiser Permanente Senior Advantage (HMO). Find out how our distinctive services work together to give you more control and convenience—so it’s easy for you to live well and thrive. Have questions about Medicare or ready to enroll in a Kaiser Permanente Medicare health plan? Just give me a call for more information.
Gracy Hernandez Kaiser Permanente Medicare Health Plan Sales Specialist
877-418-0950 (TTY 711) kp.org/medicare Kaiser Permanente is an HMO plan with a Medicare contract. Enrollment in Kaiser Permanente depends of contract renewal. You must reside in the Kaiser Permanente Medicare health plan service area in which you enroll. Kaiser Foundation Health Plan, Inc., 393 E. Walnut St., Pasadena, CA 91188-8514. Y0043_N009371_CA accepted POPEJOY FROM page 44
HOUSE, HOME & COMMUNITY S I N C E 19 51
DECEMBER DECEMBER, A TIME FOR CARING AND SHARING “We believe in serving our customers and the community.” i ty t .” ty.”
Proud to support The Sacred Heart Holiday Home Tour
Everything for holiday decorating & giftgiving needs, from lights and ornaments to gift baskets & fresh garland and wreaths. CHECK OUT OUR
EXPANDED TOY DEPARTMENT Traditional hands-on and educational to for all ages toys
EEXPERT X GARDEN ADVICE & PLANNING
CCome o see Ellen, our Certified Nursery Pro CCustom u planters & ready-to-go garden giftss
50
IA DEC n 16
M-F 8-7 SAT 8-6 SUN 9-6 916.457.7558
ChristmasS tore
4 8 0 0 F O L S O M B LV D
THE
took the opportunity and moved to Sacramento. “I fell in love with it. I loved the flowery streets,” she says. She started her own business, KLP Creative, which she operates out of the couple’s East Sacramento home. Instagram provided a way for her to connect socially with other local artists, and her account has more than 2,700 followers. The available food and wine choices have surprised and delighted Popejoy. When she is not on the road, she and Preczewski walk to Orphan Breakfast House. They also ride their bikes to Federalist Public House, The Golden Bear or Rick’s Dessert Diner. The Waterboy is a personal favorite. “They have the best menu. We take everyone there,” Popejoy says. Although she likes to travel and loves what she does, she is happy to arrive home. “I pinch myself every time I leave and come back.” To see Kelly Popejoy’s work, go to kellypopejoy.com n
Unwrap Something Special This Holiday Celebrate the spirit of unique clothing & sportswear for the discerning man
Enter to Win 1 YEAR of FREE Car Washes
SMUD’s Energy Efficiency Financing is the smart choice. Save hundreds of dollars!
Plus get a FREE CAR WASH on your birthday.
Ask your contractor about SMUD financing Text
QQWIN1 to
555888
before you invest in energy-efficient home upgrades. We’ll walk you through the whole process and help you qualify for all available SMUD rebates.
Powering forward. Together.
11 Sacramento Locations. Visit DontDriveDirty.com for the location near you. Open Every Day 7am-7pm
888-772-2792
©SMUD 1387-16 _ InsidePub_4.75x11.55
IA n INSIDEPUBLICATIONS.COM
51
Running Man THE MOST IMPORTANT PROMISE OF ALL
H
ave you ever made an outlandish promise and later reneged? On a recent fall morning, my wife reminded me that I’d nearly done such a thing. We’d just awoken with the morning alarm when she noticed me retreating under the covers. “Aren’t you running this morning?” my wife asked. “It’s too cold,” I replied in my best helpless-man whiny voice. She kissed my upper left arm, her not-so-subtle reminder of a wild promise I’d made in 2012 to my adult children. That was the year I signed up for a marathon. My kids didn’t believe their old man could run 26 miles, so I made this astonishing promise: “If I finish Sacramento’s California International Marathon, I’ll get a tattoo.” I had little reason to believe I’d make good on my grandstanding. I had some injuries that made me doubt my ability to complete the training, much less start the race. But I not only started, I slam-dunk finished in the biggest rainstorm we had in years. In fact, I even thrived enough to run the Air Force marathon nine months later. Yet still no tattoo. Ten months later, I was in San Luis Obispo for my annual two-week training with the Air National Guard.
NB By Norris Burkes Spirit Matters
52
IA DEC n 16
not the impulsive silly promise that defaced my arm with a blue running man tattoo the size of a half dollar. She was reminding me that I’d gotten the tattoo as a promise to myself—a promise to stay fit and not give up the run.
My kids didn’t believe their old man could run 26 miles.
A week into this “hardship tour,” my chaplain assistant, Rob “Web” Webster, and I were enjoying happyhour specials in a local pub with several Guard members. Suddenly, my assistant put a dare on the table. “Chaplain! When are you going to get that tattoo you promised?” His question caused some beer mugs to make a hard landing on the table. A young lieutenant seated at the adjoining table raised an inquiring eye that prompted Web to share my promise with God and everyone. I wanted to remind Web that we’d both promised our wives that we would look out for one another. I’d assumed that Web’s duty might
include protecting a chaplain from himself, but he clearly intended to shirk that part. “There’s a tattoo parlor within walking distance,” Web said. “Of course there is,” I said. “They’re always within walking distance of a bar or military base.” “Looks like it’s time to get that tattoo,” challenged the lieutenant. Several responded with an “amen.” Fast-forward through the next painful hour that felt like the continuous scratching of a cat. Now, return with me to that recent cold fall morning. My wife kissed my tattooed arm to remind me of a promise I’d made. No,
While she doesn’t consider it the smartest thing I’ve ever done, she does know that the running man is more than a mark on my arm, hidden under my short-sleeve shirt. I’d put it there to encourage myself to keep running, to keep working and to continue to thrive into my senior years. Perhaps that’s what the Apostle Paul had in mind when he told Timothy (2 Timothy 4:7-8): “I’ve run hard right to the finish, believed all the way. All that’s left now is the shouting—God’s applause!” My wife knew, as Paul knew, that the promises that probably matter most in life are those that you make to yourself. They are the promises you make to become a better person, to walk more deeply in faith and to run life’s race with resilience. Norris Burkes is a chaplain, syndicated columnist, national speaker and author. He can be reached at norris@thechaplain.net n
Nothing makes an outfit complete like great pair of glasses! & receive a 50% discount off retail frame prices with digital prescription lenses. Overstock Optical at 2714 Marconi Ave. Sacramento 916-291-3212 www.overstockoptical.com
We Do Repairs!
Your Keys To Home Ownership!
Experience / Integrity / Results
916/606-5523 Gail Kelly Robards New Construction Custom Remodeling Renovations & Repairs
GENERAL CONTRACTOR CA LIC 395821
916/257-8216 Kirk Robards
Julie Reardon Executive Associate
(916) 799-0246 JReardon.golyon.com JReardon@golyon.com CalBRE# 01925466
I LOOK FORWARD TO WORKING WITH YOU!
“I’mYour
favorite Realtor”
See the World More Clearly Home Windows French Doors Patio Doors
Like my FaceBook Page: ReardonRealEstate
The whole gang is waiting for you.
Locally Owned | 45 Years Experience Lic. #969512
sacpetsearch.com sspca.org happytails.org saccountyshelter.net Brought to you by the animal lovers at
INSIDE PUBLICATIONS
8200 Alpine Avenue | (916) 454-5277 IA n INSIDEPUBLICATIONS.COM
53
Salmon Season NOW’S THE TIME TO WATCH THESE MAGNIFICENT FISH IN ACTION
D
o you smell something fishy? It’s salmon season in Sacramento! The American River is home to two native species of migratory fish that have the unusual ability to survive in both fresh water and salty ocean water at different times of their lives. These anadromous fish, steelhead trout and Chinook salmon, are hatched in rivers but spend their adult lives in the Pacific. After two to five years of life in the open sea, American River salmon return home to spawn, swimming 131 miles from San Francisco Bay to Sacramento. The salmon start to arrive here about mid-October and continue into December, followed by steelhead in January and February. These fish will struggle upstream and uphill, leaping over rocks and obstacles, always fighting the current, committed to reaching the exact river and stream where they were born, navigating by sense of smell and magnetic fields. Take a walk along the American River (especially upstream of Watt Avenue) and you may spot some of these magnificent fish swimming by. They might not look so magnificent, though. Salmon stop eating once they leave the ocean, and their bodies change shape for the spawning run. The difficulty of the journey is written in their ragged appearance.
AR By Dr. Amy Rogers Science in the Neighborhood
54
IA DEC n 16
In fact, the salmon are starving to death. This is a one-way trip. Their goal is to find a place with cold, clean water and a gravel bottom to build a redd (nest) where they’ll lay thousands of eggs or fertilize them. Once that task is finished, both male and female salmon die. So fish carcasses might be easier to find than actual fish on your river walk. The
odor of fish decay might reach you even if you’re not at the river. Migratory steelhead trout, on the other hand, do not exhaust themselves. They spawn and then swim back to the sea. An adult steelhead can make the long journey several times in its life. Prior to the Gold Rush, Chinook salmon were abundant in the American River. Although we
can only estimate the numbers of fish from that time, it’s clear that hydraulic mining and the construction of dams greatly reduced their population. The American River used to have a second salmon run in the spring; due to human activities, this run went extinct around 1950. Dams cut migratory fish off from the majority of their historical spawning habitat, which once included about 6,000 miles of rivers and streams far up into the foothills. Now only one river (the Cosumnes) flows westward out of the Sierra Nevada with no major dam, leaving fewer than 300 miles of breeding grounds still accessible. To compensate for the harm done by dams, the California Department of Fish and Wildlife operates 10 salmon and steelhead hatcheries across the north state. Here in Sacramento, Nimbus Fish Hatchery sits on the American River just downstream of Nimbus Dam near Hazel Avenue. During salmon season, a removable barrier called a weir is placed across the river. This directs the fish into a fish ladder leading to the hatchery. If you’ve never seen the fish ladder in action, you simply must make a visit. Driven by their instinct to swim upstream, powerful salmon launch themselves uphill, one step at a time. For most of November and December, egg-taking operations are conducted at the hatchery. Salmon are anesthetized in the water and sorted by sex, then quickly killed. (The process is different with steelhead, which are released back into the river after spawning.) Eggs are harvested from the females and blended with
GOODWIN+O’CALLAGHAN WE DO YOUR HOMEWORK FOR YOU.®
goodwinocallaghan.com
916-616-6622
Our Lady of the Assumption Parish Invites you to join our faith family on our spiritual journey as we try to be merciful as the Father is merciful.
CalBRE 01458564, 01808035
MASS SCHEDULE
Christmas Eve Vigil Mass: Saturday, December 24th at 4:00pm
Christmas Eve Vigil Mass: Saturday, December 24th at 6:00pm
Christmas Mass: Sunday, December 25th at midnight Music Prelude Begins at 11:30pm
Christmas Day Masses-Sunday, December 25th: 8:00am, 9:30am, and 11:00am
Please view our website at www.olaparish.net for our current weekly Mass schedule. 5057 Cottage Way, Carmichael 916.481.5115 www.olaparish.net sperm “milked” from the males. Visitors can watch the whole process through windows in the visitor center. Fertilized eggs are subsequently hatched and young fish raised in raceways on site, where visitors can have a ball feeding them. Tens of thousands of pounds of edible salmon meat are donated by the hatchery every year and after processing are returned to local food banks. Lower quality salmon flesh is turned into fertilizer. If you’d like to catch some of that salmon for your own dinner, be aware that fishing is temporarily prohibited in the prime spawning habitat between Hazel Avenue and Ancil Hoffman Park. Downstream, you’re welcome to try. Because the salmon are spawning, the quality of the meat varies. Fish that made the run up from the ocean quickly will be edible. Those that spent more time in the river will be mushy. Even if you don’t fish the American River, you may have eaten a salmon hatched at Nimbus. The Nimbus Hatchery produces about 4 million Chinook salmon and
430,000 steelhead trout every year. After being released into the river or downstream in San Pablo Bay, hatchlings that survive to adulthood join the wild populations in the ocean, where commercial fisheries catch fish destined for local supermarkets. Salmon have another mammalian predator: sea lions. Remarkably, sea lions will follow salmon on the spawning run—all the way to Sacramento. According to Laura Drath, a Fish and Wildlife interpreter at the Nimbus Visitor Center, sea lions are occasionally spotted as far upstream as Watt Avenue. She has seen them several times at Sutter’s Landing near East Sacramento. Nimbus Fish Hatchery is open yearround. Call 358-2884 for information about when the fish ladder is open and egg-taking is happening (weekdays only, usually Monday and Thursday mornings). Bring quarters for fish food. Does your group or book club need a speaker in 2017? Contact Amy Rogers at Amy@AmyRogers.com n
Your image is everything to us
Not only do we ensure your medical images are the best quality, we keep compassion and humanity alive in healthcare. If your doctor recommends an MRI or X-ray, give us a call. You’ll be glad you did!
3.0T MRI | Digital X-Ray | 500 University Ave | 922-6747 | umimri.com
IA n INSIDEPUBLICATIONS.COM
55
Fantastic opportunity to own a beautiful 1.3 acre lot with charming Tahoe style cottage. Potential to develop up to 5 homes or build your dream home and keep the cottage as a guest house. $499,000
JUST SOLD
JUST SOLD
JUST SOLD
REAL ESTATE IS MY LIFE! l
Homeowner l Rental Property Owner l Career Realtor l 18+ Years as a Top Producing Realtor
Represented Buyer. Charming vintage Curtis Park bungalow with massive brick fireplace and beautiful hard wood floors on lovely tree-lined street.
Remodeled vintage Midtown Exceptional Arden/Arcade fourplex fourplex on full lot with off street completely rebuilt in 2010 on large fenced lot with central h/a, parking and twelve foot ceilings on second story. $895,000 dual pane windows and granite counters throughout. $459,000
SOLD
SOLD
SOLD
RE/MAX Gold
PAST MASTERS CLUB PRESIDENT
Represented Buyer. Adorable vintage Midtown high water bungalow just down the street from the new Natural Foods Co-Op. $395,000
Represented Buyer. Storybook Govan Corridor Squeaky Williams duplex in the heart of Land Park. Beautiful vintage details throughout. $579,000
Represented Buyer. Exquisite 2002 built triplex located in Midtown on Southside Park’s north side on a full lot. $750,000
CalBRE#01221064
TedRussert.com 56
IA DEC n 16
916.448.5119
Ted@TedRussert.com
Neighborhood Real Estate Sales Sales Closed September 22 - October 18, 2016 95608
5970 VIA CASITAS 5337 SONORA WAY 5313 ANGELINA AVE 4537 LONGHORN ST 4835 ANDREW CIR 3511 ALTAMONT DR 3507 BLUFF CT 3424 HUNTER LN 5106 ROBANDER ST 2941 GARFIELD AVE 2312 GARFIELD AVE 4820 CYPRESS AVE 3319 HUNTER LN 4854 SCHUYLER DR 6048 VIA CASITAS 4826 COURTLAND LN 2054 WALNUT AVE 2230 GUNN RD 4822 COURTLAND LN 5932 COYLE AVE 6001 MULDROW RD 6617 RAPPAHANNOCK WAY 3201 KAISER WAY 6140 GRANT AVE 3930 OAK VILLA CIR 2645 STAMP MILL CT 5121 LINDA LOU DR 3226 MURCHISON WAY 6040 WINDING WAY 2559 EL VITA WAY 5913 WOODLEIGH DR 3420 GARFIELD AVE 4709 CRESTVIEW DR 5757 KENNETH AVE 2214 VIA LINDA CT 4275 OAK KNOLL DR 6417 SANDSTONE ST 7216 LYNNBROOK CT 5919 RANGER WAY 4235 RIO MONTE CT 4714 HACKBERRY LN 1635 ARDEN BLUFFS LN 4095 ALEX LN 6200 MEADOWVISTA DR 3300 VIENNA AVE 4424 JASPER CT 3815 HENDERSON WAY 3724 GORDON WAY 5650 VEGA CT 5631 KIVA DR 3612 CASA ROSA WAY 4830 SCHUYLER DR 2375 SHOREWOOD ST 4513 ONYX WAY 3306 VIENNA AVE 4633 JAN DR 2307 FALLWATER LN 5228 LEQUEL WAY 5406 SHELATO WAY 5039 CYPRESS AVE 4813 SERENA CT 1808 BRIER WAY 4525 BELA WAY 1917 ROLLS WAY 7032 FAIR OAKS BLVD #5 5925 ELLERSLEE DR 6223 SILVERTON WAY 3422 RIVERDALE WAY 1840 SHELFIELD DR
95811
428 S ST 1818 L ST #712
95815
149 GLOBE AVE 570 GARDEN ST
$146,500 $325,000 $345,000 $355,000 $360,000 $405,000 $501,700 $200,000 $268,000 $310,000 $319,000 $579,950 $280,000 $395,000 $195,000 $225,000 $270,000 $418,000 $235,000 $265,000 $319,000 $321,000 $439,900 $559,800 $168,000 $265,000 $316,000 $379,500 $405,000 $445,000 $268,000 $270,000 $325,000 $348,000 $390,000 $324,000 $299,900 $362,142 $389,000 $439,900 $466,000 $590,000 $224,000 $277,500 $389,000 $407,000 $475,000 $290,000 $345,000 $378,750 $385,000 $396,500 $799,888 $365,000 $285,000 $310,000 $338,900 $390,000 $484,000 $302,500 $349,000 $419,000 $363,800 $560,000 $133,000 $310,000 $345,000 $465,000 $620,000 $500,000 $590,000
$310,000 $392,500
561 GARDEN ST 674 BLACKWOOD ST 182 BAXTER AVE
95816
2209-1/2 I ST 1915 25TH ST 2607 P ST 340 33RD ST 2305 D 721 38TH ST 405 25TH ST 3609 FOLSOM BLVD 2704 T ST 1037 37TH ST 3036 I ST 3717 H ST
95817
5424 U ST 2309 36TH ST 3916 MILLER WAY 4015 1ST AVE 4007 SHERMAN WAY 2717 60TH ST 2630 SAN JOSE WAY 3727 BIGLER WAY 2541 52ND ST 5879 LORRAINE CT 3251 8TH AVE 4020 3RD AVE 4320 3RD AVE 3608 DOWNEY WAY 3962 DOWNEY WAY 4341 V ST 3625 3RD AVE 4616 U ST
95818
1842 CASTRO WAY 2125 23RD ST 2657 10TH AVE 1755 4TH AVE 2755 RIVERSIDE BLVD 2768 SAN LUIS CT 1336 7TH AVE 1616 4TH AVE 622 FREEMONT WAY 2011 24TH ST 1820 10TH AVE 2514 U ST 877 SWANSTON DR 1411 ROBERTSON WAY 2022 20TH ST 2119 7TH AVE
95819
121 41ST ST 76 45TH ST 4632 HENRY WAY 1315 58TH ST 710 41ST ST 1727 53RD STREET 5245 MODDISON AVE 5328 H ST 3995 H ST 1014 42ND ST 5341 T 400 42ND ST 1462 46TH ST 150 46TH ST 1132 55TH ST 840 MISSION WAY 5336 STATE AVE 865 BEAR FLAG WAY 5062 H ST 1423 63RD ST 1917 40TH ST
$325,000 $300,000 $320,000 $362,500 $418,000 $551,531 $487,000 $420,000 $741,500 $404,000 $535,000 $372,000 $603,000 $657,000 $375,000 $275,000 $378,000 $305,000 $329,000 $350,000 $357,150 $470,000 $230,000 $369,900 $310,000 $250,000 $280,000 $301,000 $389,000 $450,000 $408,000 $202,000 $490,000 $450,000 $340,000 $598,000 $700,000 $400,000 $369,000 $525,000 $825,000 $334,950 $499,950 $700,000 $825,000 $365,000 $790,000 $495,000 $320,000 $465,000 $465,000 $640,000 $700,000 $815,000 $515,000 $395,000 $401,000 $459,000 $1,135,000 $600,000 $1,125,000 $1,325,000 $477,000 $500,000 $499,000 $681,000 $825,000 $580,000 $440,000 $480,000
95820
4408 W NICHOLS AVE 2650 23RD AVE 4806 62ND ST 4321 20TH AVE 5531 21 ST. AVE 3425 50TH ST 5301 18TH AVENUE 4109 W NICHOLS AVE 4056 43RD ST 3101 58TH ST 3931 55TH 3440 65TH ST 4555 63RD ST 3800 58TH ST 3808 LA SOLIDAD 5540 49TH ST 5361 WHITTIER 5310 ONTARIO ST 2910 13TH AVE 5063 MASCOT AVE 4951 BRADFORD DR 3883 14TH AVE 5050 BRADFORD DR 3713 22ND AVE 4911 49TH ST 4200 SWEETWATER AVE 5323 61ST ST 4466 EL CERRITO WAY 5017 12TH AVE 4744 BAKER AVE 5350 71ST ST 5202 NELSON ST 5200 VALLETTA WAY 5528 FRUITRIDGE RD 2541 24TH AVE 4221 38TH ST 5210 WHITTIER DR 4739 CABRILLO WAY 4381 71ST ST 4204 ROOSEVELT AVE 2501 PHYLLIS AVE
95821
4509 MCDONALD DR 2240 EL CAMINO AVE 2829 ALAMITOS WAY 3600 WOODCREST RD 3017 JONALAN DR 2501 CAMBON WAY 2501 FULTON SQUARE LN #3 3505 FONTAINE CT 4320 WHITNEY AVE 2813 LA PAZ WAY 2801 AVALON DR 3017 TAMALPAIS WAY 3130 LASSEN WAY 3110 CALLE VERDE CT 2811 HERBERT 3073 BERTIS DR 4640 NORTH AVE 3424 CHENU AVE 3113 CLAIRIDGE WAY 3732 LAURA CT 2691 BELL ST 3011 SANDHURST CT 3620 ARDMORE RD 3030 HOWE AVE 3506 RONK WAY 2730 TIOGA WAY 2377 CARLSBAD AVE
95822
2147 MATSON DR 2177 ONEIL WAY 2278 67TH AVE 1924 63RD AVE 7412 TROON WAY
$140,000 $200,000 $270,000 $160,000 $265,000 $275,000 $300,000 $85,000 $178,000 $274,900 $317,500 $281,000 $305,000 $349,000 $114,750 $189,000 $223,000 $230,000 $242,000 $95,000 $195,000 $127,000 $156,000 $126,000 $183,000 $240,000 $253,000 $253,125 $365,000 $154,000 $202,500 $190,000 $237,000 $179,000 $211,000 $165,000 $231,900 $293,000 $375,000 $150,000 $239,500 $381,000 $194,000 $275,000 $284,000 $295,000 $300,000 $130,000 $249,000 $315,000 $250,000 $307,000 $339,500 $400,000 $475,000 $236,000 $274,000 $447,000 $355,000 $495,000 $354,000 $275,000 $284,000 $308,000 $365,000 $214,000 $430,000 $266,500 $267,000 $190,000 $220,000 $220,000 $225,000
5120 EUCLID AVE 3938 BARTLEY DR 6690 21ST ST 2167 53RD AVE 2424 40TH AVE 2133 65TH AVE 7516 CANDLEWOOD WAY 7300 MILFORD ST 3225 TORRANCE AVE 6022 MACHADO WAY 1291 KENNADY LN 4711 DEL RIO RD 6691 GOLF VIEW DR 7524 LEMARSH WAY 6941 21ST ST 2144 STACIA WAY 5870 GLORIA DR 1210 35TH AVE 2524 38TH AVE 1610 GLIDDEN AVE 7277 CROMWELL WAY 1400 COOLBRITH ST 1909 WENTWORTH AVE 2354 MURIETA WAY 1164 35TH AVE 4925 VIRGINIA WAY 6113 MCLAREN AVE 1431 CAMPBELL LN 912 ROEDER WAY 7440 24TH ST 2050 KIRK WAY 2162 MATSON DR 5220 HELEN WAY 6060 GLORIA DR #2 2700 SWIFT WAY 5609 23RD ST 5621 HAROLD WAY 1108 LANCASTER WAY 5301 PLEASANT DR 7507 18TH ST 7555 MUIRFIELD WAY 2150 S AARON WAY 6820 HOGAN DR 1508 65TH AVE 949 SEAMAS AVE 6742 21ST ST 1512 ZELDA WAY 5636 EL ARADO WAY 1453 SHIRLEY DR 2805 WAH AVE 7568 EDDYLEE WAY 6109 25TH ST 2319 ANITA AVE 7486 HITHER WAY
95825
1326 OAK TERRACE CT #15 2212 WOODSIDE LN #6 2429 MORSE AVE 2590 AZALEA RD 810 DUNBARTON CIR 2280 HURLEY WAY #7 279 MUNROE ST 2517 EXETER SQUARE LN 2242 SWARTHMORE DR 1527 HOOD RD #D 1412 HESKET WAY 2002 UNIVERSITY PARK DR 1900 WOODSTOCK WAY 13 COLBY CT 1071 VANDERBILT WAY 2309 LANSING 2470 NORTHROP #15 301 FAIRGATE RD 2280 HURLEY WAY #37 2040 BOWLING GREEN DR 2648 LA VIA WAY 2541 HERNANDO RD
$459,950 $1,000,000 $225,000 $235,000 $240,000 $250,000 $194,900 $232,000 $262,500 $415,000 $447,500 $575,000 $146,000 $215,000 $241,000 $260,000 $268,000 $505,000 $233,000 $235,000 $270,000 $280,000 $294,350 $295,000 $345,000 $370,000 $215,000 $426,800 $435,000 $144,000 $226,000 $233,000 $330,750 $125,000 $145,000 $206,500 $220,000 $416,376 $799,000 $205,000 $229,900 $170,000 $237,000 $247,800 $405,000 $181,000 $158,000 $192,500 $352,000 $175,360 $218,000 $253,000 $260,000 $265,000 $120,000 $151,000 $272,000 $1,160,000 $370,000 $152,000 $360,000 $251,500 $349,000 $136,500 $253,000 $560,000 $189,000 $261,000 $485,000 $270,000 $164,500 $678,530 $162,000 $189,000 $309,000 $217,800
217 PALISADES SIERRA OAKS LN 2410 LARKSPUR LN #243 1908 RICHMOND ST 2201 WOODSIDE LN #8 2301 BELL ST
95831
6366 SEASTONE WAY 230 PORTINAO CIR 6579 WILLOWBRAE WAY 171 PORTINAO CIR 7060 CATLEN WAY 986 GREENHURST WAY 18 LOS GATOS CIR 795 CRESTWATER LN 1176 MONTE VISTA 877 SHELLWOOD WAY 7715 LOS RANCHOS WAY 2 MAD RIVER CT 7301 GLORIA DR 7252 CAMINO DEL REY ST 521 COOL WIND WAY 94 STARGLOW 251 BREWSTER AVE 17 CINDER CT 6510 DRIFTWOOD ST 563 DE MAR DR 7418 BRAERIDGE WAY 748 LAKE FRONT DR 6240 S LAND PARK DR 6411 13TH ST 6296 SURFSIDE WAY 1203 CEDAR TREE WAY 51 BINGHAM CIR 6700 HARMON DR 321 RIVER ISLE WAY 7345 MARANI WAY 1 LOOKOUT CT 906 LAKE FRONT DR 805 ROYAL GARDEN AVE 7720 RIO ESTRADA WAY 611 CORIANDER WAY 602 RIVERCREST DR
95864
3908 LA VERNE WAY 3421 NORTHROP 4624 OXBOW DR 2244 MARYAL DR 2340 GILA WAY 3904 EL RICON WAY 840 WIXFORD WAY 4366 VULCAN DR 4260 N RIVER 3340 AMERICAN RIVER DR 3125 WINDSOR DR 1524 GLADSTONE DR 4095 LAS PASAS WAY 1008 EASTERN AVE 3312 WHITE OAK CT 3136 SOMERSET RD 2333 GILA WAY 707 REGENCY CIR 3001 BERKSHIRE WAY 4333 VULCAN DR 1474 EL TEJON WAY 1855 ROCKWOOD DR 800 EL ENCINO WAY 3905 BERRENDO DR 4534 JUNO WAY 3854 BERRENDO DR 1725 DEVONSHIRE RD 610 LA SIERRA DR 345 WYNDGATE RD 801 SIERRA OAKS VISTA LN
IA n INSIDEPUBLICATIONS.COM
$584,975 $108,500 $395,000 $129,000 $160,000 $247,000 $319,900 $398,000 $378,000 $325,000 $367,000 $516,700 $216,000 $385,000 $394,000 $415,000 $529,000 $300,000 $310,000 $325,000 $421,000 $330,000 $365,000 $360,000 $268,000 $400,000 $455,000 $459,000 $531,000 $610,000 $314,000 $342,000 $460,000 $290,000 $329,900 $610,000 $750,000 $385,000 $740,000 $306,000 $405,000
$210,000 $248,888 $345,000 $400,600 $374,900 $626,000 $615,000 $339,500 $510,000 $816,000 $185,000 $250,000 $300,000 $387,300 $752,000 $299,900 $320,000 $851,000 $276,000 $326,000 $462,000 $815,100 $487,000 $500,000 $535,000 $749,000 $455,000 $490,000 $665,000 $725,000
57
Bright Lights STREETLIGHTS HAVE HEALTH IMPACTS
T
here are so many things to worry about. You probably didn’t know that the color temperature of street lighting is one of them. I certainly didn’t. But in June, an American Medical Association report pointed out health and other problems associated with LED streetlights. U.S. municipalities and cities around the world are rapidly switching to LED streetlights. The U.S. Department of Energy has encouraged the switch based on energy savings. LED lights have a longer service life than the lights they replace, so they also save on maintenance costs for bulb replacement. LEDs contain no toxins. I’m no lighting expert, but I’ve learned that not all white light is the same. Color temperature measures the spectral content of light. A high color temperature (measured in Kelvin or K) indicates a greater amount of blue light—even when light output appears white to the naked eye. White LED lights are usually based on blue LEDs filtered through a phosphor coating to make the light appear white. A primary health issue with many LED streetlights is that they produce a white light that contains so much blue. The light is much bluer than the more yellow high-pressure sodium
S W By Walt SeLfert Getting There
58
IA DEC n 16
streetlights that they typically replace. The blue-rich LED lights can cause damage to the eye’s retina and create hazardous glare for drivers, especially older drivers. They can also create a stark “prison atmosphere” at night that people simply don’t like. Further, the light can disrupt human circadian rhythms, resulting in reduced amount and quality of sleep. The AMA report says LED street lighting is five times more disruptive to our sleep cycle than conventional street lighting. There are indications that exposure to blue-rich white light at night may increase risks for cancer, diabetes and cardiovascular disease. Humans are used to warmer, more yellow light at night from fires and candles. Lowwattage incandescent bulbs also have less blue light. These sources don’t suppress the creation of sleepinducing melatonin in the same way that the harsher light spectrum from LED streetlights (and smartphones, tablet computer screens and backlit e-readers) do. Streetlight problems can extend beyond humans to nocturnal wildlife and the environment at large. At seaside communities, hatching turtles have been confused by streetlights
that mimic the color temperature of moonlight on the water. They’ve headed inland to their demise instead to a life in the sea. Bats, birds and nocturnal insects are also affected. The AMA report says 60 percent of animals are nocturnal. Cheaper lighting, or poorly shielded lighting, can mean more lighting, creating what the International DarkSky Association calls light pollution. Light pollution affects not just astronomers but everyone’s ability to see the starry sky in its full and glorious, mind-boggling beauty.
Dr. Mario Motta, an AMA report co-author, said, “Our hope is that municipalities will use the report’s guidelines when considering the adoption of LED street lighting, making their communities safer for both humans and wildlife.” The report suggests requiring properly shielded lighting, controls that can dim or extinguish light at offpeak periods (such as 1 to 5 a.m.) and limiting the correlated color temperature of outdoor lighting to 3000K or lower. GETTING page 60
Q SPEAK TAX WE B $
Enrolled agent assisting Arden area businesses and helping families
Here For You
Corporations • Partnerships • LLC’s Estates • Trusts • Back Taxes • Audits Offers in Compromise • Personal
CTS Capital Tax Service Inc.
Mark Waterman bre 01363608 410-1284
Rickk G Gutierrez Ri ti bre 01954791 439-7840
JJeremy LLorenzo bre 01362447 903-8666
Delcy Steffy D l St ff bre 01451932 529-7455
Kristen Riddellll K i t Ridd bre 01965889 259-6217
10% Off
C li B Colin Bardin di bre 01501732 667-4306
Any Service New clients only. Mention this ad when you call.
(Must present coupon. Expires 4/15/17.) LindseyMcLaughlin Li d M L hli bre 01913499 995-5944
Becky Harvey B k H bre 01932414 601-3702
Courtney Daniels C t D il bre 01952010 615-512-7575
Greg Perchal G P hl bre 01943203 203-2887
SSusan LLawrence bre 01964242 705-7744
CTS Capital Tax Service, Inc.
Tracy T bre 01987127 903-8231
BRE## 01363608 BRE
Call us today! 2600 Fair Oaks Boulevard #109 Next to Temple Coffee 916-410-1284 | SellingSacramento.com
Your Neighborhood Tax Specialist
www.ctssac.com 485-1065
Five Points Shopping Center Arden & Fair Oaks Blvd.
Holiday Gift Certificates On Sale
Ron Cunningham’s
2334 Fair Oaks Blvd. Sacramento 916-925-8533 8am-5pm Daily
The Nutcracker Select performances with live music and enhanced perks! The Nutcracker is sponsored by:
December 10-23/2016 Community Center Theater For tickets visit sacballet.org/nutcracker or call 916.808.5181 M-Sat 10am-6pm Photography: Keith Sutter Design: FUEL Creative Group
005
Expires 12/31/16
210
Expires 12/31/16
125
Expires 12/31/16
IA n INSIDEPUBLICATIONS.COM
59
Rae Ann Whitten, DDS
( )L[[LY 4H[[YLZZ Naturally
General and Cosmetic Dentistry As a dentist, I have the ability to improve people’s lives by improving the health and beauty of their smile.
A good place to find great dentists.
Natural Mattress and Flex Slats Enables Deeper Sleep • Natural and organic mattresses, bedding and pillows • European components offer incomparable comfort, ergonomic support and longevity certification ensures you get a clean • Öeko-Tex European testing and certific and chemically-safe mattress
• Children & Adults • Cosmetic Dentistry • Dental Implants Always accepting new patients.
44-SMILE or visit us at
www.sutterterracedental.com
3001 P St. Sacramento, CA
You've seen us around for years We have the experience your project deserves
modeling sign/build re e d e ic rv e s Full
One stop for all of your Kitchen, Bath, or Whole House remodeling needs backed up by 34 years of experience in Sacramento's oldest neighborhoods. Our designer is on staff and available for whatever assistance you may need with material selections and functional design.
60
IA DEC n 16
Call now for a free in home consultation and estimate for your project. NO upfront design fees required to see what your new space will look like and how much your investment will be.
www.djkitchen.com
916-925-2577
6606 66 06 Folsom Auburn Rd. Folsom, CA. 916-999-1760 Open Mattress Architecture
sleepdesign.com sle
GETTING FROM page 58 In January 2014, the city of Davis began replacing its 2,600 cobrahead streetlights with LEDs having a color temperature of 4000K. The city had also tested, and rejected, 5700K lights. By May of that year, after installing half the new lights, the city halted the program because of citizen comments. Ninety percent of the comments were negative. At a cost of an extra $350,000, the city wound up replacing 650 of the newly installed lights with lights that were 2700K. Davis plans to use that same warmer color temperature for its decorative fixtures in parks and greenbelts. According to Sompol Chatusripitak, an engineer in the Public Works department, the city of Sacramento is about one third of the way through conversion of its 30,000 “mass arm” or cobra-style streetlights to LED technology. For the moment, the city is holding off on converting the ornamental “acorn” lights in residential neighborhoods. Conversions so far have cost $2.5 million. The estimated energy savings
are $400,000 annually, so program costs will be recovered in six years. Chatusripitak says that Sacramento, like Davis, did not do widespread public outreach on the LED light transition. Public involvement, he noted, can be expensive. He said the city has done some testing and solicited neighborhood input. The city is using lights with a color temperature of 4000K, close to the 3700K of moonlight—though presumably streetlights would be significantly brighter than moonlight. This is the same color temperature that Davis initially used and found unacceptable. It is higher in blue content than the AMA’s recommendation of 3000K. Warmer LED lights are slightly less energy efficient. Perhaps, though, the human health and other benefits of less blue LED streetlights might warrant some additional consideration before we get too far down the road. Walt Seifert is a bicyclist, driver and transportation writer. He can be reached at bikeguy@surewest.net n
Get listed. Get an offer. Get moving. Total Sales in Units Coldwell Banker Dunnigan
200
Lyon
400 Spectacular Mid-Century Custom Home. Featuring 3 bed & 2 baths is a one of a kind single story must see! $729,500 Lisa Auble 916-719-6381
ReMax
600
Keller Williams
800
Historic Poverty Ridge. Faithful restoration of this 3 bed/2.5 bath, 2414 sq ft. American Colonial Home. Full basement adds to livable space by approx. 1100 sq. ft. $1,100,000 Michael Caplan 916-769-0299
0
Look Who’s Selling Houses!
LYON SIERRA OAKS This 3 bed/1 bath, 1148 Sq. ft. Garden of the Gods property is ready for you! Desirable neighborhood provides easy access to great schools & neighborhoods. $322,500 John Hurley 916-201-5104
Better run this this 3 bed/2 bath, 1155 sq. ft. charmer in Del Paso Manor, shows Pride of Ownership! Gleaming laminate Áoors and living room with Àreplace. $315,000 Diana Leles 916-730-0571
*As of Date 11/14/2016 #1 in Listing Sales in Units** #1 in Listing Sales in Units Market Share** #1 in Total Sales in Units**
Beautiful single-story 3 bed/3 bath home in Arden Park is on .53 acre. Home was built in 1990 with a dramatic, contemporary interior. $849,000 Kathy Applegate 916-484-5488
** Statistics based on Trendgraphix reporting in the 95608, 95821, 95825 and 95864 zip, aggregated brokers.
Classic Arden Park home in prime location! Enjoy the charm of this 4 bed/3 bath home with 2934 sq. Gleaming hardwood Áoors, dual pane windows. $875,000 Susan Harrold 916-802-1489
Spacious ranch home with a beautiful backyard oasis updated kitchen boasts premiere Àxtures & details & gourmet appliances. Home features 4 bed/4 bath with 2654 sq. ft. $624,950 Tom Phillips 916-799-4571
This gorougeous home was remodeled in 2014 it has 2(3) bed/2.5 bath and 1370 sq.ft. Beautiful upgrades include wall removal for open living; wood Áooring; 7ft center island. Must See! $429,000 Gayle Welsh 916-203-4338
Built in 1925 this 2 bed/1 bath, 1092 sq. ft. home was completely remodeled in 2016.This Craftsman Bungalow is located in the heart of East Sac and within walking/riding distance to your favorite places. $509,000 Kris Quigley 916-607-0035
Oozing with charm, home features 3 bed/1 bath, 1126 sq. ft.This Del Paso Manor home is situated on a deep lot with gorgeous trees & a nice outdoor deck. $319,000 Sara Raudelunas 916-826-1500
This fabulaous 4 bed/2 bath home has 2200 sq. ft. is styled by Maren Conrad & yard design by Hubbell Landscapes. Spacious family home is a stunner. $719,000 Sara Raudelunas 916-826-1500
Beautiful California elegance with the warmth of the Tuscan style inÁuence! 4200 Sq.Ft/4 bed & ofÀce, 4.5 Bath home has exceptional detail & quality. $1,500,000 Gayla Mace 916-765-0210
2580 Fair Oaks Blvd. Suite 20 481-3840 • GoLyon.com
Sierra Oaks IA n INSIDEPUBLICATIONS.COM
61
To the Children Go the Spoils BALANCE IS ACHIEVED, HOWEVER, BY SHARING WITH THEM THE JOYS OF GIVING
I
’m an enabler. I have no one to blame but myself. My kids are overindulged, wantfor-nothing, latest iPhone carrying, Amazon Prime two-day shipping ordering, products of my inability to say “no.” It hit me when I asked my teenagers what they wanted for Christmas and they couldn’t think of anything. Not because they find more joy in giving than receiving. There was no, “Oh, Mother, all I need is this roof over my head, food on the table, warm clothes for the winter, and peace on Earth.” It was blank stares and looks of incredulity that said, “Huh. How about that? I actually own everything that my little heart desires at the ages of 15 and 17.” I’m not going to go so far as to say they’re spoiled or ungrateful. They are appreciative. They know they got it good. It still doesn’t keep them from leaving a $200 longboard in the front yard for a week or just shrugging their shoulders when they don’t know where they left a $60 pair of Rainbow flip-flops. But they did both work jobs this summer and have learned to stop asking for money for things that are indulgences (Starbucks and In-N-Out runs, hanging out at the mall). But let’s just say that there could have been years when someone might
KW By Kelli Wheeler Momservations
62
IA DEC n 16
have run out of room in their closet to hide all the presents they got their kids for Christmas. Or someone might have gone out and bought bigger stockings because Santa couldn’t fit all the stocking stuffers in the old ones. Let’s be honest. It’s my problem, not theirs. When Christmas comes rolling around and I worry again that my kids aren’t developing that hunger, that motivation and drive that can only come from depravation and longing for better, I should be shaking my head at the woman in the mirror instead of them. I’ve let the pendulum swing too far the other way in the name of My Kids Will Have It Better Than I Did. But I like spoiling my kids. Why work so hard if you can’t change your children’s future? So I find other ways to teach my kids gratitude, a desire to make things better— maybe not for you, but for others— and that the spirit of Christmas can be found in the joy of giving. When the kids were young we went through their closets to donate toys and clothes for needy kids before they could bring their Christmas gifts into their rooms, because why have a lot when some have little? We’ve adopted families with kids their age and had them shop for necessity items they realize they’ve taken for granted.
Last year we used Amazon Prime to order gifts for foster youths. Then the whole family helped with the wrapping party where my kids got to see that sometimes all a teen wants is just one pair of Nike Elites, or one warm sweatshirt from their favorite sports team, or an umbrella so they don’t get wet walking to school. So, yeah, my kids are fortunate. But they know it. Yes, I like giving my kids the things I always wanted. Call me an enabler, tell me my kids will survive without Beats by Dre, and remind me that Black Friday
shopping doesn’t have a winner. But don’t make me stop spoiling children. Because whether it’s seeing the excitement on my own child’s face or knowing we brightened another child’s Christmas, the magic of the season is truly in the giving. But if you still want to get me a little something, that’s pretty fun, too. Kelli Wheeler is an author, family columnist and freelance writer. For weekly Momservations or to contact her, go to Momservations.com n
Another reason to have the right living trust: You’ve been good for goodness sake… • Let’s be honest. This probably isn’t your first Noel. • An up-to-date living trust might be the best gift you give this year. • Putting it in writing helps everyone stay on the “nice list” if something happens. • The holidays are a great time to finalize your plans. • Peace on Earth is great. So is peace of mind. Some gifts only you can give. Call me for a free consultation. Or visit www.wyattlegal.com.
law office of brian d.wyatt ,PC
trusts & estates probate special needs planning
3406 American River Drive Suite B Sacramento, CA 95864 273-9040
Diamond Dreams Do Come True at Sacramento’s #1 Most Trusted & Local Affordable Neighborhood Jeweler Best Value Trade In – Trade Up – Estate Consignment – Gold Sales Free Cleaning & Free Safety Check EVERYDAY Forget the mall! We beat all prices & with easy financing, layaway & safe no-hassle parking! Duette® Honeycomb Shades
Fashionably early.
Free Open House Events Each day in December!
Order your shades now and be ready for holiday parties. Plus, save $100 with rebates on select purchases of Hunter Douglas window fashions, now through 12/12/16.* Sierra Window Coverings 6415 Elvas Ave Sacramento, CA M-F: 8:30 am - 5:30 pm Sat: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm 916-452-6606 www.sierrawindowcovering.com ~B
~B
~B
Mention this ad to get 10% OFF!
~B
Best place to sell your unwanted diamonds, gold, platinum or silver
~B
~B
*Manufacturer’s mail-in rebate offer valid for qualifying purchases made 9/17/16–12/12/16 from participating dealers in the U.S. only. For certain rebate-eligible products, the purchase of multiple units of such product is required to receive a rebate. If you purchase fewer units than the required multiple you will not be entitled to a rebate; partial rebates will not be awarded. Rebate will be issued in the form of a prepaid reward card and mailed within 6 weeks of rebate claim receipt. Funds do not expire. Subject to applicable law, a $2.00 monthly fee will be assessed against card balance 6 months after card issuance and each month thereafter. Additional limitations may apply. Ask participating dealer for details and rebate form. ©2016 Hunter Douglas. All rights reserved. All trademarks used herein are the property of Hunter Douglas or their respective owners.3675023
3005 Arden Way | 483-2252 | Open Late Everyday IA n INSIDEPUBLICATIONS.COM
63
Bigger Isn’t Better EMPTY-NESTERS DOWNSIZE TO A COZY NEW HOUSE
jF By Julie Foster
64
IA DEC n 16
M
oving is never an easy task. Relocating from a 6,000-square-foot home to 2,400 square feet presents another layer of complication. What to do with all your stuff? After living in the same house on 45th Street for 36 years, Lynne and Ross Relles opted to make the big move to a smaller home. It was a tough decision, but it was the right time to downsize. Their children are grown. They didn’t need all that space and accompanying maintenance. They love the neighborhood and wanted to stay close by. Ross had scouted out a property he liked. But as soon as they saw a stylish house for sale one block from their old house, Lynne and Ross knew they’d found their new home.
“
WHEN WE WALKED IN THE FRONT DOOR AND
TOOK ONE LOOK AT THE BACKYARD, THAT WAS IT.
Built in 1927 by East Sacramento architect Arthur Widdowson for the E. J. Morrissey family, the house is a stylish example of French Normandy style. It has a high-pitched roof that steeply descends over the second floor, leaded-glass windows, wood halftimbering, arched doorways and a central two-story round tower tucked into the L of two wings. But it was another feature that captured their attention. “When we walked in the front door and took one look at the backyard, that was it,” says Lynne. A few years earlier, the previous owner had refreshed the outdoor space with a pool,
”
hot tub, cozy covered seating area and fireplace. A barbecue area with a refrigerator and sink makes preparing meals outside a snap. Now, the Relleses spend countless hours outdoors. “We’re back there almost every evening,” Lynne says. After purchasing the house in 2014, the pair began deciding what to keep and how to shed the rest. Lynne imagined her daughter would
IA n INSIDEPUBLICATIONS.COM
65
be devastated to learn they were selling the family home. Her surprising response: “Mom,” she told Lynne, “it’s the greatest gift you could have given us to not have to think of all the stuff we would have had to get rid of.” At the old house, the three-car garage was full of memorabilia. All the closets and the three-room basement held their share of material memories and knickknacks. The Relleses held a huge estate sale. Their kids took what they wanted, which wasn’t much, according to Lynne. “The kids don’t want all this stuff,” she says. Due to the previous owner’s remodel, no major changes to the new house were necessary. The Relleses removed a fresco from the entry ceiling and repainted the living room, which had been a deep Indian red. The color was beautiful, says Lynne, but she wanted to brighten up the space with a sunny yellow color. They kept many of their large wooden pieces, including beautiful Italian tables that Lynne placed in the living room, where she loves to sit and read. A lush wool area rug was cut in half and now covers the wood floor. Wingback chairs provide comfy seating. The room is a perfect combination of elegance and comfort. Relles is upbeat as well as pragmatic about their downsizing. “I’m comfortable here,” she says. “I like this house and I am not moving again.” The Relles home will be featured on the Sacred Heart Holiday Home Tour, which takes place Dec. 2-4. For more information, go to sacredhearthometour.com If you know of a home you think should be featured in Inside Publications, contact Julie Foster at foster.julie91@yahoo.com n
66
IA DEC n 16
IA n INSIDEPUBLICATIONS.COM
67
All Gardening Is Local HOLIDAY GIFTS FROM INDEPENDENT GARDEN CENTERS
W
hat do you give a gardener who has everything? That’s a trick question. It’s not hard to buy a gardener a gift. People who like to grow things never have everything. They always covet yet another seed packet, plant, bulb, tool or accessory. Sacramento is blessed with several locally owned and operated garden centers, no two exactly alike, although they have their similarities. They all sell the 2017 Master Gardener Gardening Guide and Calendar, stock plants well-suited for Sacramento and offer practical yet unusual tools and frivolous decorative items. Better yet, they are staffed with knowledgeable and experienced staff who carefully tend their plants and are eager to advise. One neighborhood institution is East Sacramento’s Talini’s Nursery (5601 Folsom Blvd.), founded in 1976. Assistant manager Meg Gray says, “We buy things that will do well here. We believe in our plants.” Over the years, Talini’s has evolved with the neighborhood, catering to today’s trends in edibles and water-efficient landscapes. Talini’s encourages people to get their hands dirty. “If somebody wants to buy a chemical for weed control, we try to sell them a dibble to dig the weeds out. There is no fast and easy way to garden,” Gray says. It’s not surprising that people drop by frequently for advice, to pet the kitty or just to see what’s new on the
AC By Anita Clevenger
68
IA DEC n 16
The Plant Foundry in Oak Park is filled gifts for the gardener on your list
shelf. There is plenty to purchase. At a recent visit, I drooled over top-ofthe-line Dutch garden tools. Bulbs are touted as stocking stuffers, but Talini’s immense amaryllis bulbs wouldn’t fit in any but the most oversized socks. Fair Oaks Boulevard Nursery (4681 Fair Oaks Blvd.) has also been around for decades, moving across the street to its present location about 20 years ago. Manager Quentyn Young focuses on water-efficient plants, with a wide variety of California natives. The nursery offers unusual edibles and a “really good selection of shade trees that you can’t find many places,” he says. This time of year, they increase their houseplant inventory so that you
can keep gardening throughout the winter, improving air quality while beautifying your home. If you’d like to try a terrarium Angela Pratt is the or make a fairy owner of The Plant Foundry garden, you can buy Broadway), located in the one ready-made or assemble one fast-changing Broadway Triangle. from an assortment of tiny plants. Carnivorous plants? They have them. Close to Land Park, Curtis Park and East Sacramento, it offers a Large hanging baskets, ready to choice assortment of native plants, impress? That, too. A particularly popular tool is the Japanese hori-hori, perennials, edibles, seeds and decorative items. The owner, Angela a digging knife, which would tuck Pratt, is proud of her organic seeds into a stocking very nicely. The newest neighborhood store is Oak Park’s The Plant Foundry (3500
GARDEN page 64
Â?Â?Â?Â?Â? Love Your
VOLVO? So do we!
For 36 years we’ve been taking the pain out of your car repair. We’re here for you. To make your life easier. To maintain a long term, multi generational partnership with you.. We’re not a franchise — we’re your neighbors. This is our work, these are our hands, and this is our promise: We’re in it for the life of your ride. “SVS provides exceptional and honest service. They treat all their customers like family. I highly recommend them to service your Volvo.� - Leilani B.
How may we help you? “Sacramento’s Volvo Service� 2009 Fulton Ave. Sacramento (916) 971-1382 | svsauto.com
Still serving you on Fulton Avenue, not in Timbuktu
t 489.2739 c 832.2898
dynamodave@att.net www.dynamodaves.com
Affordable General Handiwork Light Plumbing, Electrical & Carpentry
FREE ESTIMATES Lic# 615016
Weekly Pool Service, Repairs, Installations
$ 5 OFF $75 O F A All R Re Repairs pa pairs
• Drought Tolerant Landscapes • Consultations • Sprinklers & Drainage
• • • •
Exterior Lighting Pruning Plantings & Sod Full Landscaping
916-648-8455 Cont. Lic. #874165
Neighborhood References • Since 1984
5 Year FIXED RATE Home Equity Line of Credit Loan
4.25% Initial APR *
CHECK THE EL DORADO ADVANTAGE:
FIXED RATE for 5 Years Local Processing & Servicing No Closing Costs on Qualifying Transactions Flexibility and Convenience Have Funds Available for Current and Future Needs Home Improvement, Debt Consolidation, College Tuition Interest May be Tax Deductible (Please consult your tax advisor)
Expires res 12/31/16 12/31/16. M Must present coupon.
916-966-7665
gopoolguy.com g
Serving our local communities since 1958
FF O 10%Any on rat3i1.16 e t l A xp. 12. E
Professional P f i l TTailoring For Men & Women Custom Fitting • Leather Furs • Wedding Gowns
2380 Watt Ave 480-2959
(Located Inside Country Club Plaza)
www.eldoradosavingsbank.com - 6WUHHW ‡ )ROVRP %OYG ‡ 6H +DEOD (VSDQRO ‡ *The initial Annual Percentage Rate (APR) is currently 4.25% for a new Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC), and is ďŹ xed for the ďŹ rst 5 years of the loan which is called the draw period. After the initial 5 year period, the APR can change once based on the value of an Index and Margin. The Index is the weekly average yield on U.S. Treasury Securities adjusted to a constant maturity of 10 years and the margin is 3.50%. The current APR for the repayment period is 5.25%. The maximum APR that can apply any time during your HELOC is 10%. A qualifying transaction consists of the following conditions: (1) the initial APR assumes a maximum HELOC of $100,000, and a total maximum Loan-to-Value (LTV) of 70% including the new HELOC and any existing 1st Deed of Trust loan on your residence; (2) your residence securing the HELOC must be a single-family home that you occupy as your primary residence; (3) if the 1st Deed of Trust loan is with a lender other than El Dorado Savings Bank, that loan may not exceed $200,000 and may not be a revolving line of credit. Additional property restrictions and requirements apply. All loans are subject to a current appraisal. Property insurance is required and ood insurance may be required. Rates, APR, terms and conditions are subject to change without notice. Other conditions apply. A $375 early closure fee will be assessed if the line of credit is closed within three years from the date of opening. An annual fee of $50 will be assessed on the ďŹ rst anniversary of the HELOC and annually thereafter during the draw period. Ask for a copy of our “Fixed Rate Home Equity Line of Credit Disclosure Noticeâ€? for additional important information. Other HELOC loans are available under different terms.
IA n INSIDEPUBLICATIONS.COM
69
The Unique Gift Shop
Tree Removal and Trimming Prepare your trees for Winter!
FF O 0 5 $ ver $500 any job
o
Anderson Tree Company
Call Now for a Complimentary Consultation Mono Mia n Village 2580 Fair Oaks Blvd., Lyon 10 4 Open Mon-Fri 10-6pm | Sat 10-4pm 916-979-9354
916-973-8841 Over 30 Years of Specialized Experience Licensed & Insured, CA #713000
Serving the Neighborhood for 55 Years Full Service Auto Care Station
Arden Village Ser vice At Scott’s Corner - Arden & Eastern • 489-0494 STAR CERTIFIED SMOG STATION GARDEN FROM page 62 and edible plants, including hard-tofind organic garlic and onion sets. She sells high-end decorative items such as French bistro sets, but she also stocks things that are affordable. “Even a little kid with a few cents can buy something,” she says. There are so many different items in a relatively small space that it’s hard to see everything in stock, but if you get tired you can check out a nearby trendy watering hole or eatery, and
70
IA DEC n 16
come back refreshed to browse some more. It’s hard to think of Green Acres as a neighborhood garden center, with its five large stores throughout the region. The Sacramento store is at 8501 Jackson Road, close to East Sacramento and Carmichael. Zen Landis of their marketing staff says their spacious new Elk Grove store (9220 East Stockton Blvd.) has the largest selection of houseplants, gift items and tools, including “a cool new line of garden tools from Lauren Conrad that are specifically designed
for women.” The Sacramento store has less inside space, so it concentrates on gardening supplies and outside plants. “We work to earn our customers’ business and trust,” says Landis. Based on their rapid expansion, they are doing just that. All of the nurseries mentioned succulents as a good holiday gift, touting how they look good all year long, requiring little water or care. There are many other plants, such as cyclamen, that look beautiful in the winter. All of the nurseries offer at least a few already-planted containers
or baskets, ready to serve as inside or outside decoration or to give as a hostess gift. Most also offer holiday decorations and seasonal gift items. Dazzled by the choices? A gift card from one of these establishments will slip into a stocking and be greeted with delight. It will give your favorite gardener an excuse to check out and support their local garden center. Anita Clevenger is a Lifetime Sacramento County UC Master Gardener. For answers to gardening questions, call the Master Gardeners at 876-5336 or visit their website at sacmg.ucanr.edu n
201
REMODEL WITH AN AWARD-WINNER!
6w
inne
Body & Fender Shop Specializing In All Makes and Models
r!
Sacramento’s MOST Award-Winning NARI Remodeling Firm Kitchens • Baths • Room Additions • Whole House Remodels
100% Guild Quality Satisfaction Rating Master Certi¿ed Kitchen & Bath Remodeler • Aging in Place/Universal Design “Eberle Remodeling did a great job! We couldn’t ask for anything more from a contractor. They have us now as client for life!”
Where Quality is the Patience to Check and Doublecheck
Serving Sacra
mento for Over 60 Years
–John & Barbara C., Fair Oaks
454.4433
1717 Stockton Blvd • Bertoluccis.com Now open Saturdays 9 am – 1 pm
Visit EberleRemodeling.com for MORE Guild Quality Customer Ratings
Call today to schedule your FREE INITIAL CONSULTATION
369-6518
Lic# 659954
Town & Country Dental Care Dr.r. Eddie Dr D Edd Eddi Ed ddi die Alazraki Alazraki Al ki
UCLA 25 Years Experience
Teeth whitening $149* Regularly $400
New Patient Special Free Exam and Xrays With $69 teeth cleaning* Regularly $200.00
*Call for details. Exp 12/31/16
*Call for details. Exp 12/31/16
New Patient Special $100 Gift Certificate* Valid when applied to crown or bridge work *Call for details. Exp 12/31/16
Cosmetic & General Dentistry • Veneers • Crowns • Gum Treatment Bridges • Implants • Root Canals • Extractions • Dentures We cater to families • Most insurances accepted For more business insight pick up a copy of Comstock’s or visit comstocksmag.com
Town & Country Dental Care • 3071 Fulton Avenue • 487-0909 IA n INSIDEPUBLICATIONS.COM
71
HAVE INSIDE, WILL TRAVEL
1. Whitney and Ben Dufresne diving the Mergui Archipelago in Myanmar 2. David and Denise Driever took a helicopter ride to the top of Norris Glacier and visited a sled dog camp in Juneau, Alaska 3. The Lewis family caught a rainbow on a beautiful drive through Rocky Mountain National Park in Colorado 4. Edie Baker in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil 5. Michelle Stewart and Jennifer Colindres at GoĂ°afoss waterfall in Iceland 6. While motorcycling in the Alps, David and Jenny Rives stopped at Rifugio Passo Crocedomini in Brescia, Italy
Take a picture with Inside Publications and e-mail a high-resolution copy to travel@insidepublications.com. Due to volume of submissions, we cannot guarantee all photos will be printed or posted. Can’t get enough? Find more photos on Instagram: InsidePublications
72
IA DEC n 16
BUY THE BOOK
Inside Sacramento: The Most Interesting Neighborhood Places in America’s Farm-to-Fork Capital
Help Soroptimist provide funding for programs assisting local at-risk children & women
Dec. 1 – 24 10 am - 6 pm
523 Munroe Street in Loehmann’s Plaza
THE PERFECT GIFT!
Ultimately, it’s your experience that matters. BUY SEE’S CANDY Help Soroptimist provide funding for programs assisting local at-risk children & women
Dec. 1 – 24 10 am - 6 pm
523 Munroe Street in Loehmann’s Plaza
FOR CHARITY
To be sure, at SRG, we’re proud of our 28 years of experience in senior living. But, to us, what really matters is your experience at our communities. We do everything with that idea clearly in mind. So, go ahead, enjoy yourself with great social opportunities and amenities. Savor fine dining every day. And feel assured that assisted living services are always available if needed. We invite you to experience River’s Edge for yourself at a complimentary lunch and tour. It’s a great way to get to know us. Please call or stop by to schedule.
I n de p e n de n t & A s s i s t e d L i v i ng M e mor y C a r e 601 Feature Drive • Sacramento 916.229.9287 • SRGseniorliving.com We are now managed by SRG Senior Living. RCFE#342700039
IA n INSIDEPUBLICATIONS.COM
73
All Together Now HE BRINGS TOGETHER VOICES FOR AN ALL-FEMALE CHORAL GROUP
T
he motto for Vox Musica, the
“you played a sport, you played an
innovative women’s vocal
instrument and you went to church.
ensemble, is Music Worth
That was our life.” Paulson was a regular on the
Sharing. That motto perfectly fits both the group and its founder and
national honor choir circuit in high
music director, Daniel Paulson.
school. Yet he knew he was destined to one day wield the baton.
“To quote the father of American
“Even in high school, I knew
choral, Robert Shaw, I know of no other art form in which an individual
music education and being a choral
with limited skills is enhanced by the
director was my path,” Paulson says.
group,” Paulson says.
“I found that I could see the paths of least resistance—to help people learn music faster and help them meet their creative goals.”
Vox Musica serves as the perfect outlet for Paulson’s expansive imagination.
“I’ll see something really interesting, and it’s my job to find a pathway.”
He founded the all-female group 10 years ago after earning his master’s degree in choral conducting at California State University, Los
But after his first summer of
Angeles. (He also has a bachelor
graduate school, Paulson was
degree in voice performance from
feeling stymied. One of his mentors
Sacramento State.) “Working in a
suggested he go home and start his
group is really powerful,” he says.
own group. Paulson did just that in
“Everyone’s voice is unique. It’s
2006.
of our spirit, our thumbprint. To
“I wanted to create something in
share it, you have to be completely
town that I felt there was a need for,”
vulnerable. In choral singing, you
he explains. “At that time, I couldn’t
have to be vulnerable with others. I
find a women’s choir working at the
jL
skill level I knew was possible. So I
By Jessica Laskey
74
IA DEC n 16
Daniel Paulson of the founder of Vox Musica
brought some friends together and started Vox to forge new ground in
fully believe you can transform
Paulson comes from a musical
situations through singing. It’s
family: His mother is a singer and
empowering.”
an organist, and his father is a choir
outlet for Paulson’s expansive
director. In his family, he says,
imagination. Over the past 10 years,
choral work.” Vox Musica serves as the perfect
Available in our Market
.HDQH 'ULYH *RUJHRXV ,PSURYHG 3ULFH
$GRQLV :D\ ZLWK 3RRO 3HQGLQJ LQ 'D\V
Distinctively Sacramento
Private Party! New Year’s Eve e! fireworks & mor Dinner, live band, Call us!
)DLU 2DNV %OYG 3ULYDWH )DUP +RXVH RQ DFUH 'HO 'D\R 6FKRRO
$4 off any large pizza $3 off any medium pizza
6HDUFKLQJ IRU D 5HDOWRU" &RQWDFW 0H 7RGD\ 75867 Â&#x2021; ,17(*5,7< Â&#x2021; (;3(5,(1&(
Family owned and operated
Ardenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Best Neighborhood Pizza for 22 Years!
$1*(/$ +(,1=(5 5HDO (VWDWH 6SHFLDOLVW
4215 Arden Way
'XQQLJDQ 5HDOWRUV &HOO )D[ &DO%5( DQJHOD KHLQ]HU#\DKRR FRP
(Arden and Eastern)
482-1008 Open 7 days a week Mon - Sat 11am-10pm; Sun 12-9 Dine in,Take Out or Delivery
1110 Front Street
442.8226 | riocitycafe.com
the group has produced 40 concert
took note. This year, Vox Musica was
projects and has given more than 100
awarded the 2015-16 National Award
concert performances. Its repertoire
for Adventurous Programming, a
Northminster Presbyterian Church
includes 417 diverse musical works
stamp of national recognition that
Invites You to Join Us and
from more than 30 countries and sung
has inspired Paulsonâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;who is a
in more than 25 languages, including
tenure-track professor of voice and
Swedish, Japanese, Hungarian,
choral at Sacramento City College
Georgian, Ukrainian, Yiddish, Farsi,
and a resident artist at the Tahoe
Arabic, Nahuatl (ancient Aztec) and
Symphonyâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;to go even bigger and
Nisenan (an archaic Native American
better.
language). â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll see something really
Celebrate Christmas Advent Celebration Worship and Music December 4, 11, 18 at 10 A.M.
With special music, celebration fun for all, and Godâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Word, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Jesus is Our...Hope, Peace, Joy and Love.â&#x20AC;?
â&#x20AC;&#x153;We have something pretty exciting
Special Family Event
Sunday, December 11 at 3 P.M. Brother Heinrich
in the works that I canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t talk about
interesting, and itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s my job to find
yet,â&#x20AC;? Paulson says. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re also
a pathway,â&#x20AC;? Paulson says. â&#x20AC;&#x153;For
in conversations with an Italian
example, I saw a local taiko dan
percussionist from the Bay Area, as
A charming mini-musical fantasy for all ages about a monk and his donkey who celebrate Christmas in a special way; followed by a Christmas carol sing-along.
drumming group and I was just
well as a local poet who has a major
Bel Tempo Handbell Christmas Concert
mesmerized. I said, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;I really want to
collection of poetry we want to use as
Sunday, December 18 at 4 p.m.
work with these people,â&#x20AC;&#x2122; so I made it
the center of a project. And of course
BeneĂ&#x20AC;t for St. Johnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Program for Real Change.
my job to find a way to incorporate it
weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re going to incorporate even more
Christmas Eve Services
into a project. Collaborations are at
educational outreachâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s always
the heart of our organization. If canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t
an educational component.â&#x20AC;?
find published music, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll go out and get music made by friends. I get all these crazy ideas and think, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;This is cool. Now, how can I bridge the gap?â&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;?
For more information on upcoming Vox Musica concerts, visit voxmusica. net.
Society of Composers and Publishers
community since 1955
3235487-5192 Pope Avenue (between Watt and Fulton)
487-5192 www.NorthminsterOnline.org
Paulson is clearly very good at bridging the gap, and the American
Worshiping the 3235 Popewith Avenue
Jessica Laskey can be reached at jessrlaskey@gmail.com n
Pastor Jack F. McNary Worshiping with the community since 1955
5 p.m. Family Service
Family worship with carols, candles and a special message and gift for the children.
10 p.m. Candlelight Service
Traditional Candlelight service with special choir and bell music with lessons and carols of the night.
Christmas Day Services Sunday, December 25 at 10 a.m.
An informal service of carols, sharing in the celebration of Jesusâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; birth. Come as you are and enjoy worship with your family and friends
IA n INSIDEPUBLICATIONS.COM
75
Sacramento Ballet will perform The Nutcracker. Photo courtesy of Keith Sutter.
TO DO THIS MONTH'S CULTURE & ENTERTAINMENT HIGHLIGHTS
jL By Jessica Laskey
76
IA DEC n 16
Nuts For The Holidays The Sacramento Ballet presents Ron Cunningham’s “The Nutcracker” Dec. 10, 11, 17, 18, 22, 23 The Sacramento Ballet presents “Nutty Nutcracker” Dec. 9 and 16 at 7 p.m. Community Center Theater, 1301 L St. sacballet.org
Best-known and most beloved of all Sacramento holiday-season traditions, Ron Cunningham’s delightful “Nutcracker” is a true spectacular. Be captivated by this crown jewel of family entertainment with Clara’s magic journey through the sparkling Snowflake Forest to the delicious Land of the Sweets. Select performances will even be performed with live music provided by the Sacramento Philharmonic Orchestra. If you’re looking for some holiday spirit with a twist, don’t miss “Nutty Nutcracker,” a madcap, zany send-up of your favorite holiday classic. After rave reviews last year, this special production will get not one, but two performances this year. Visit the Sacramento Ballet website for show times and information on special pre-performance events.
Capitol Idea State Capitol holiday music program Daily through Dec. 23 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. weekdays 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturdays 1-3 p.m. Sundays California State Capitol (10th Street between L and N streets), first-floor Rotunda 324-0333, capitolmuseum.ca.gov
Get ready for some holiday fun on your next visit to the California State Capitol. Beautiful vintage decorations create a lovely backdrop for a variety of diverse holiday musical performances in the Rotunda. Enjoy live musical entertainment including the Camellia Flute Choir, Sacramento Youth Symphony ensembles, Caltrans and CalPERS choruses, bell-ringers, harps, accordions, Broadway-style song and dance, baroque and brass ensembles, talented school choirs, barbershop choruses and much more.
Happy Birthday, Frank! A celebration of Sinatra’s 101st birthday presented by the Valerie V Quintet Saturday, Dec. 3, at 7 p.m. Nepenthe Clubhouse, 1131 Campus Commons Drive 205-4001, valsvocals.com
Enjoy the music of legendary crooner Frank Sinatra as well as timeless tunes from the Great American Songbook and beloved holiday classics performed by singer Valerie V and her talented troupe of musicians. Take in the music while you sip some delectable wine provided by Cabana Wine and Bistro and nosh on some nibbles. Preferred seating is $15 and general seating is $12. Be sure to reserve early—this event will sell out fast!
25 And Lookin’ Good
Gabriela Smith plays the Snow Queen at the Crockett Deane production. Photo courtesy of Linda Yee.
“Still We Rise: Women’s Wisdom Art’s 25th Anniversary” Through Dec. 4 Crocker Art Museum, 216 O St. 808-1182, crockerartmuseum.org
Of Advents and Artisans
Since 1991, Women’s Wisdom Art has provided a support system and nurturing environment to empower women through artistic exploration. Women in all stages of life work closely with talented volunteers and professional artists to create healing works of art in diverse media, including paintings, ceramics and jewelry. This exhibition is composed of a selection of group and individually created works of art.
“Gold Laundry of the Advent Arrival,” art by Mehran Mesba and Jeff Mayry Dec. 2 through Jan. 19 Opening reception on Friday, Dec. 2, from 6 to 9 p.m. “Handmade Holidays” artisan craft fair Sunday, Dec. 18, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Visions Of Sugar Plums
Beatnik Studios, 723 S St. 400-4281, beatnik-studios.com
The Crockett-Deane Ballet Company presents “The Nutcracker” and “Christmas Angels” Friday, Dec. 16 at 8 p.m. (preview of selected scenes only) Saturday, Dec. 17, at 7 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 18, at 2 p.m.
Sacramento artists Mehran Mesba and Jeff Mayry bring an exhibition of new paintings entitled “Gold Laundry of the Advent Arrival” to Beatnik Studios. The work explores ideas related to the reconstruction of identity. Mesba focuses on the process of deformation and the effect certain forces have on physical forms over time, and Mayry takes his cues from physical sensation both real and imagined. Also at the gallery through Dec. 22 is Trent Dean’s installation “Cube for Thought.” Dean uses mixed media to create forms that are at once familiar and unfamiliar; the series uses the cube as a representation of oneself. In the market for some fun finds for the holidays? Beatnik Studios’ eighth annual holiday party and craft fair will feature 36 of Sacramento’s coolest and craftiest artisans selling local, handmade goods like art, clothing, hats, jewelry, pottery, body products and toys. A selection of small art pieces by various Beatnik artists will also be available for sale, as well as food and drink for both adults and kids.
The Center at Twenty-Three Hundred, 2300 Sierra Blvd. 453-0226, deanedancecenter.com
If you’re not sure your little ones will be able to make it through a longer version of “The Nutcracker,” give them the taste of this one-act, family-friendly, narrated version featuring the beautiful music of Pyotr Ilich Tchaikovsky. Then stick around for “Christmas Angels,” an original ballet by Don Schwennesen set to traditional Christmas carols.
IA n INSIDEPUBLICATIONS.COM
77
Give Good Gift The Sacramento Symphonic Winds present “The Gift of Melody” Sunday, Dec. 11, at 2:30 p.m. Crowne Plaza Sacramento Northeast, 5321 Date Ave. 489-2576, sacwinds.org
Come one, come all to this family holiday concert featuring the Sacramento Symphonic Winds, a 60-piece adult symphonic band conducted by Music and Artistic Director Timothy M. Smith. Celebrate beautiful melodies and inspired melodic invention with pieces such as “Chester” by William Schuman, “Russian Christmas Music” by Alfred Reed, “Divinum Mysterium” by James Swearingen, three unique settings for band of the plainchant, and more!
Do You Hear the Children Sing?
Mehran Mesbah will be on display at Beatnik Studios starting Dec. 2
Small But Mighty “Big Show of Small Treasures” presented by the Sacramento Visual Arts Collaborative Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 10 and 11 Various venues (see below) robertray.collage@yahoo.com, facebook.com/SacVAC
The Sacramento Visual Arts Collaborative is proud to present this extraordinary annual art event showcasing intimately scaled works of art (12-by-12-inches or smaller) at 11 amazing art venues around the city. A diverse range of artistic disciplines including painting, drawing, printmaking and collage and genres such as landscape, still life, figurative and abstract will be exhibited by artists Shirley Hazlett, Bill Reed, Dwight Head, Barbetta Lockart, Susan Rabinovitz, Linda Welch, Patris, Linda Clark Johnson and Tim Collom, among many others. The venues are ARTHOUSE (1021 R St.), Artistic Edge Gallery (1880 Fulton Ave.), Brickhouse Art Gallery (2837 26th St.), DaDas Art Gallery Boutique and microARTCollection (3655 J St.), ITSA Studio (4330 24th St., Suite 2), Little Relics (908 21st St.), Patris Studio Gallery (3460 Second Ave.), Red Dot Gallery (2231 J St.), Sparrow Gallery (2418 K St.) and Tim Collom Gallery (915 20th St.).
The Sacramento Children’s Chorus holiday concert “A Ceremony of Carols” Saturday, Dec. 3, at 7:30 p.m. Westminster Presbyterian Church, 1300 N St. Sunday, Dec. 4, at 4 p.m. Carmichael Seventh Day Adventist Church, 4600 Winding Way Sacramento Choral Society’s “Home for the Holidays” featuring the SCC Saturday, Dec. 10, at 2 and 7:30 p.m. Sacramento Memorial Auditorium 646-1141, sacramentochoral.com
Help the Sacramento Children’s Chorus (SCC) ring in its 24th season by returning to its roots. In its debut performance in 1992, the SCC presented Benjamin Britten’s “Ceremony of Carols,” according to Lynn Stevens, SCC’s conductor and artistic director. Four choirs with more than 150 children total will perform under the direction of Stevens and Melanie Huber to bring back this stunning work for treble voices. The concert will also include beloved carols such as “The Coventry Carol,” “In the Bleak Midwinter” and “Lo, How a Rose,” as well as traditional songs such as “Do You Hear What I Hear?” and variations on “Jingle Bells” with a special solo appearance by Sacramento’s premier soprano, Carrie Hennessey. The program will also feature harpist Carol Kihm. Don’t miss out on yet another seasonal Sacramento tradition when the SCC performs with the Sacramento Choral Society in the annual “Home for the Holidays” concert at the Memorial Auditorium on Dec. 10.
SCSO Christmas Celebration Saturday, Dec. 10, at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Sacramento Memorial Auditorium 536-9065, sacramentochoral.com
Sacramento Choral Society & Orchestra Conductor Donald Kendrick has once again created a fresh and sparkling program designed to capture the magic and spirit of the season for the whole family with their Wells Fargo Home for the Holidays concerts. This year the concerts feature life-size puppets, narrations and San Jose Opera baritone headliner Matt Hanscom, along with the Sacramento Children’s Chorus, candlelit procession and audience sing-along, all accompanied by the SCSO Orchestra. Tickets priced at $50, $40, and $35 with a 50% student discount.
78
IA DEC n 16
State Capitol Holiday Music Program
Sacramento Children's Chorus is celebrating the season by performing “A Ceremony of Carols”
Master-ing the Season
If It Ain’t Baroque …
The Sacramento Master Singers present “A Master Singers Christmas: Angels We Have Heard On High” Sunday, Dec. 11, at 7 p.m.
Vox Musica presents “Voices of Peace: A Vox Christmas” Saturday, Dec. 17, at 7 p.m. Jesuit High School (Phelan Chapel), 1200 Jacob Lane, Carmichael Sunday, Dec. 18, at 5 p.m. St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 1430 J St. Tuesday, Dec. 20, at 7 p.m.
Harris Center of the Arts, 10 College Parkway, Folsom 608-6888, harriscenter.net
Thursday, Dec. 15, at 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 17, at 8 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 18, at 3 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 21, at 7 p.m. Saint Francis of Assisi Catholic Church (1066 26th St.) 788-7464, mastersingers.org
The Sacramento Master Singers present “Jingle All the Way!” Saturday, Dec. 17, at 2 p.m. Saint Francis of Assisi Catholic Church (1066 26th St.) 788-7464, mastersingers.org
From a meditative candlelight processional to exuberant spirituals, “A Master Singers Christmas: Angels We Have Heard On High” is guaranteed to deliver the beauty and joy of the holiday season. The concert will include Mannheim Steamroller’s mysterious “Veni, Veni,” a dramatic setting of “Ubi Caritas” by Ola Gjeilo, a string quartet to accompany Buxtehude’s “Das Neugeborne Kindelein” and Brian Büda’s “Love Came Down at Christmas,” plus modern settings of traditional carols. Audiences will also enjoy Pentatonix’s versions of “Mary, Did You Know?” and “That’s Christmas to Me,” the energy of Straight No Chaser’s “The 12 Days of Christmas,” as well as “O Come All Ye Faithful” and “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas.” If your tiny tykes want to join in the holiday cheer as well, check out “Jingle All the Way!” a 45-minute special performance for children of all ages. The choir will sing holiday songs the kids are sure to know and the audience is invited to sing and play along. The event concludes with a surprise visit from Santa.
Beatnik Studios, 723 S St. voxmusica.net/project-one
Vox Musica opens its 11th season with an authentic and masterful performance of literature from the Baroque period. At the heart of the program are two Italian masterpieces, Antonio Vivaldi’s “Magnificat” and the premiere of a rare, unpublished edition of Nicola Antonio Porpora’s “In Te Domine,” both accompanied by a period string ensemble and organ continuo. This three-concert project will provide patrons with a unique musical experience and one that makes a significant contribution to the preservation of this rich, and rare, choral literature.
The Halls Are Alive “The Sound of Music” Holiday Event Thursday, Dec. 29, at 1:30 and 6 p.m. Crocker Art Museum, 216 O St. 808-1182, crockerartmuseum.org
The Crocker’s “The Sound of Music” holiday event returns for its fifth year, with costume contests, door prizes, yodeling and lots of laughs. The beloved multi-Academy-Award-winning film starring Julie Andrews with music by Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein never ceases to tickle the heart and warm the soul. Dress in costume, party with interactive fun packs available for purchase and sing your heart out! This event sells out every year, so advance registration is recommended. Jessica Laskey can be reached at jessrlaskey@gmail.com. n
IA n INSIDEPUBLICATIONS.COM
79
Morning Glory THESE TWO DINNER HOUSES ALSO SERVE UP GREAT BREAKFASTS
T
here are some restaurants that specialize in breakfast. They have perfected the egg flip, mastered the fresh squeeze and gilded the griddle. Then there are those that broker in brunch, pouring mimosas by the gallon and piling waffles with enough garnishes to bury even the sturdiest Belgian.
GS By Greg Sabin
80
IA DEC n 16
If you find yourself in ArdenArcade on a bright winter’s morning, you might think of Ettore’s to satisfy your hunger. Its European-style baked goods and quick-order, highquality kitchen fit the bill almost any morning. Maybe you’re in Tahoe Park and wondering where breakfast is served. Any local will tell you that Bacon & Butter is the spot for rich, inventive, gut-busting plates of early-morning delight. The spot on 59th and Broadway has a line out the door almost any day of the week. What if you’re downtown and meeting friends for weekend brunch? Odds are the first place that will
come to mind is Tower Cafe, the longstanding (and long-lined) destination for brunch. If you’re in Midtown, you might jump at the thought of brunch at The Porch: biscuits, grits and creative morning cocktails. Then there’s a small group of restaurants that are rarely thought of for breakfast. They traffic mostly in dinners and are known more for their steaks and seafood than their eggs and bacon. I’ve stumbled upon a few of these in my travels, well-regarded eateries that quietly put out daily breakfast without fanfare, but with a fair amount of skill and flavor.
The foremost of these hidingin-plain-sight breakfast joints is Grange. The downtown spot might not come to mind when you’re hungry for morning fare, but folks from the surrounding businesses and government offices drop in for breakfast meetings frequently, and travelers staying at The Citizen Hotel use it as their first morning stop. Grange has a fine reputation throughout the region, and its breakfast isn’t at all a letdown. Executive chef Oliver Ridgeway has been at the helm for five years now, and his care and meticulous attention to detail stand out.
The menu is limited, but quality is evident in every dish. The chorizo scramble seems simple enough but sings with layers of flavor, from the well-balanced, house-made sausage to the simply perfect guacamole to the perfectly crisp potatoes along for the ride. The whole beautiful mess is served up smartly in a cast-iron casserole with a few house-made tortillas. Similarly well laid out is the plate of avocado toast. Rough and delicious whole-wheat batard gets a generous smear of avocado, topped with an expertly poached egg. A well-dressed salad alongside offers an unexpected dot of sophistication to an otherwise simple and straightforward dish. On a bright winter’s morning, the floor-to-ceiling windows offer an inviting lightness in which to bask while drinking your surprisingly strong cup of coffee. The service is brisk and friendly, and the prices are neither low nor unexpected for a downtown restaurant. Another surprising purveyor of breakfast is Iron, the Broadway
eatery and drinkery known more for its steaks than anything on the breakfast spectrum. Served all week, breakfast ranges from freshly fried beignets to a hearty plate of steak and eggs. Iron, formerly Iron Steaks, on Broadway and 13th is housed where Fuji used to serve up Japanese fare. The restaurant opened seven years ago with a focus on steaks, but as the years have gone by, the place has become a pretty well-rounded restaurant serving breakfast every weekday. It also has the comfiest booths west of the Mississippi. Most notable on the breakfast menu is the crab cake and eggs. A substantial plate of food, the plate includes a large crab cake topped with hollandaise, plus potatoes, eggs and toast. The crab cake is much better than you’d expect from a breakfast joint, tender and flavorful, and it turns out to be a spot-on item for a hungry breakfaster. Other items, save the beignets, are boilerplate breakfast fare: eggs, bacon, potatoes, waffles, etc. But
the fact that Iron serves breakfast every weekday and brunch on the weekends makes it a great alternative to the long lines down the street at Tower Cafe or the charming-for-some, terrifying-for-others clown paintings at Pancake Circus. Whether you’re rising or shining, some of Sacramento’s better dinner restaurants are also great destinations for breakfast. If you’re looking for a spot for a morning
meeting or a special treat on a weekday morning, you’d be well served by Grange and surprised by the offerings at Iron. Grange is at 926 J St.; 492-4450; grangesacramento.com Iron is at 2422 13th St.; 737-5115; irongrillsacramento.com Greg Sabin can be reached at gregsabin@hotmail.com n
IA n INSIDEPUBLICATIONS.COM
81
Celebrate the Holidays at Fat’s
INSIDE’S
Open Christmas Eve
ARDEN AREA Bella Bru Café 5038 Fair Oaks Blvd. 485-2883 B L D $-$$ Full bar, casual, locally owned European style café with table service from 5 pm and patio dining • bellabrucafe.com
Cafe Bernardo Pavilions Shopping Center B L D $$ Full Bar Outdoor Patio Seasonal, European-influenced comfort food • Paragarys.com
Café Vinoteca 3535 Fair Oaks Blvd. 487-1331
Frank Fat’s est. 1939
806 L Street Downtown Sacramento 916-442-7092 www.FrankFats.com
Sam’s Hof Brau 2500 Watt 482-2175 L D $$ Wine/Beer Fresh quality meats roasted daily • thehofbrau.com
Thai House 427 Munroe in Loehmann’s 485-3888 L D $$ Wine/Beer Featuring the great taste of Thai traditional specialties • sacthaihouse.com
Willie’s Burgers 5050 Fair Oaks Blvd. 488-5050 L D $ Great burgers and more • williesburgers.com
L D $$ Full Bar Italian bistro in a casual setting • Cafevinoteca.com
DOWNTOWN
Ettore’s
116 15th Street 551-1559
2376 Fair Oaks Blvd. 482-0708 B L D $-$$ Wine/Beer Patio European-style gourmet café with salads, soup, spit-roasted chicken, and desserts in a bistro setting • Ettores.com
The Kitchen
Cafeteria 15L L D $$ Classic American lunch counter with a millennial vibe • cafeteria15l.com
DeVere’s Pub 1521 L Street L D Full Bar $$ Family-run authentic Irish pub with a classic menu to match • deverespub.com
2225 Hurley Way 568-7171
You Can’t be Serious!
buy 1 gyro get 1 free w/ purchase of 2 regular drinks, until 12/31/16!
D $$$ Wine/Beer Five-course gourmet demonstration dinner by reservation only • Thekitchenrestaurant.com
1200 K Street #8 228-4518 Educational tasting experience of wines by the taste, flight or glass • downtownandvine.com
La Rosa Blanca Taqueria 2813 Fulton Ave. 484-6104 L D Full Bar $$-$$ Fresh Mexican food served in a colorful family-friendly setting
Luna Lounge
Ella Dining Room & Bar 1131 K St. 443-3772 L D $$$ Full Bar Modern American cuisine served family-style in a chic, upscale space Elladiningroomandbar.com
5026 Fair Oaks Blvd. 485-2883 B L D $-$$ Full neighborhood bar serving dinner nightly. Open at 11am daily. Weekend breakfast. • bellabrucafe.com
Matteo’s Pizza
08
Downtown & Vine
5132 Fair Oaks. Blvd. 779-0727 L D Beer/Wine $$ Neighborhood gathering place for pizza, pasta and grill dishes
Esquire Grill 1213 K St. 448-8900 L D $$-$$$ Full Bar Outdoor Dining Upscale American fare served in an elegant setting • Paragarys.com
Firestone Public House 1132 16th Street
09
The Mandarin Restaurant 4321 Arden Way 488-47794 D $$-$$$ Full Bar Gourmet Chineses food for 32 years • Dine in and take out
L D $$ Full Bar Sports bar with a classical american menu• firestonepublichouse.com
Frank Fat’s 806 L St. 442-7092
’13
’14
Roxy 2381 Fair Oaks Blvd. 489-2000
’15
’16
B L D $$-$$$ Full Bar American cuisine with a Western touch in a creative upscale atmosphere •
Ma Jong’s
Ristorante Piatti
L D $-$$ Beer/Wine Cuisine from Japan, Thailand, China ad Vietnam. • majongs.com
571 Pavilions Lane 649-8885 L D $$ Full Bar Contemporary Italian cuisine in a casually elegant setting • piatti.com
# ,K a 916. 451.4000 Additional Parking @ 5700 J St. s Visit us at
82
IA DEC n 16
www.EatAtOpa.com
L D Full Bar $$-$$$ Chinese favorites in an elegant setting • Fatsrestaurants.com
1431 L Street
Grange 926 J Street • 492-4450 B L D Full Bar $$$ Simple, seasonal, soulful • grangerestaurant.com
Hock Farm Craft & Provision
Old Soul & Pullman Bar
1415 L St. 440-8888
12th & R Streets
L D $$-$$ Full Bar Celebration of the region’s rich history and bountiful terrain • Paragarys.com
B L D $ Full-service cafe with artisan coffee roasts, bakery goods and sandwiches • oldsoulco.com
South 2005 11th Street 382-9722 L D $-$$ Beer/Wine Timeless traditional Southern cuisine, counter service • weheartfriedchicken.com
Magpie Cafe 1601 16th Street
Nido Bakery
Fat City Bar & Cafe
L D $ Bakery treats and seasonal specialities • hellonido.com
D $$-$$$ Full Bar American cuisine served in a casual historic Old Sac location • Fatsrestaurants.com
1409 R Street Suite 102
Breakfast Quiche
Shoki Ramen House
Roasted Vegetable ƅ Bacon & Leeks Ham & Swiss ƅ Spinach & Artichoke
1201 R Street
Rio City Cafe 1110 Front Street 442-8226 L D Wine/Beer $$ Bistro favorites with a distinctively Sacramento feeling in a riverfront setting • riocitycafe.com
The Firehouse Restaurant 1112 Second St. 442-4772 L D $$$ Full Bar Global and California cuisine in an upscale historic Old Sac setting • Firehouseoldsac.com
L D $$ Japanese fine dining using the best local ingredients • sshokiramenhouse.com
Bread & Rolls
THE HANDLE
Cranberry ƅ Nicoise Olive ƅ Braided Challa Stollen ƅ Whole Wheat ƅ Sourdough Multigrain ƅ French
The Rind 1801 L Street #40 441-7463 L D $-$$ Wine/Beer Cheese-centric menu paired with select wine and beer • therindsacramento.com
ENJOY
Order by December 19th
Zocolo 1801 Capitol Ave. 441-0303
Ten 22 1022 Second St. 441-2211 L D Wine/Beer $$ American bistro favorites with a modern twist in a casual, Old Sac setting • ten22oldsac.com
Willie’s Burgers 110 K Street
MIDTOWN Biba Ristorante
R STREET
served a la carte • Biba-restaurant.com
1431 R St. 930-9191 B L D $-$$ Wine/Beer Casual California cuisine with counter service
Fish Face Poke Bar 1104 R Street Suite 100 L D $$ Humble Hawaiian poke breaks free • fishfacepokebar.com
Carmichael ƅ 916.485.2883
L D $$-$$$ Full Bar Patio Regional Mexican cuisine served in an authentic artistic setting • zocolosacramento.com
L D $ Great burgers and more. • williesburgers.com
Café Bernardo
HOLIDAY B a s Baked Goods
ƅ
Peppermint P e Chocolate Cake Gingerbread Cookies Eggnog Cheesecake Red Velvet Cheesecake Holiday Sugar Cookies and more...
L D $$-$$$ Wine/Beer Seasonal menu using the best local ingredients • magpiecafe.com
OLD SAC 1001 Front St. 446-6768
ƅ
Natomas ƅ 916.928.1770 El Dorado Hills ƅ 916.933.5454
ƅ
ƅ
2801 Capitol Ave. 455-2422 L D $$$ Full Bar Upscale Northern Italian cuisine
Café Bernardo 2726 Capitol Ave. 443-1180 B L D $-$$ Wine/Beer Casual California cuisine with counter service
Centro Cocina Mexicana 2730 J St. 442-2552 L D $$ Full Bar Patio Regional Mexican cooking served in a casual atmosphere • Paragarys.com
Join us for Dinner
New Years Eve Special Dinner Menu
Iron Horse Tavern 1116 15th Street L D $-$$ Full Bar Gastro-pub cuisine in a stylish industrial setting • ironhorsetavern.net
Simply Great M Mexican Food! SSix Course Platter for Two $24.95 Beef Tacos, Cheese Enchiladas, Chile Rellenos, Rice/Beans, Chips & Salsa
Bring in 2017 with live music
The Sealegs band starts at 8:30 pm No Cover
Mon–Thurs after 4pm w/ coupon. Some restrictions apply. Exp. 12/31/16
Restaurant
2813 Fulton Avenue • 484-6104 Live music Fridays
Folsom
402 Natoma Street, Folsom • 673-9085 Live music Fridays & Saturdays
5038 Fair Oaks Blvd. At Arden Way 916.485.2883
FREE DINNER B 1 Dinner Plate at Buy Reg Regular Price & Get Second Dinner FREE With cou coupon. Up to $7 value. Must include 2 drinks. Some restrictions apply. Exp. 12/31/16 So
breakfast lunch dinner
IA n INSIDEPUBLICATIONS.COM
83
Suzie Burger
Evan’s Kitchen
29th and P. Sts. 455-3300
855 57th St. 452-3896
L D $ Classic burgers, cheesesteaks, shakes, chili dogs, and other tasty treats • suzieburger.com
B L D Wine/Beer $$ Eclectic California cuisine served in a family-friendly atmosphere, community table for single diners • Chefevan.com
Tapa The World 2115 J St. 442-4353 L D $-$$ Wine/Beer/Sangria Spanish/world cuisine in a casual authentic atmosphere, live flamenco music - tapathewworld.com
Thai Basil Café 2431 J St. 442-7690 L D $-$$ Wine/Beer Patio Housemade curries among their authentic Thai specialties Thaibasilrestaurant.com
The Waterboy Make Reservations for the Holidays CLOSED CHRISTMAS DAY
Sacramento’s Oldest Restaurant
ESPAÑOL Since 1923
ITALIAN RESTAURANT
$10 OFF Total DINNER food order of $40 or more
With coupon. Cannot be combined with other discounts. Expires 12/31/16.
$5 OFF
Federalist Public House 2009 N Street L D $-$$ Wine/Beer Wood-fired pizzas in an inventive urban alley setting • federalistpublichouse.com
Hot Italian 1627 16th Street 444-3000 L D Full Bar $$ Authentic hand-crafted pizzas with inventive ingredients, , Gelato • hotitalian.net
Mulvaney’s Building & Loan 1215 19th St. 441-6022 L D Full Bar $$$ Modern American cuisine in an upscale historic setting
Red Rabbit 2718 J Street
84
IA DEC n 16
1525 Alhambra Blvd. 558-4440 L D $$-$$$ Familiar classics combined with specialty ingredients by chefs Molly Hawks and Mike Fagnoni • hawkspublichouse.com
Kru 3145 Folsom Blvd. 551-1559 L D $-$$ Beer/Wine Raw and refined, traditional Japanese cuisine and sushi • krurestaurant.com
Opa! Opa!
EAST SAC 33rd Street Bistro
5644 J St. 451-4000 L D Wine/Beer $ Fresh Greek cuisine in a chic, casual setting, counter service
3301 Folsom Blvd. 455-2233 B L D $$ Full Bar Patio Pacific Northwest cuisine in a casual bistro setting • 33rdstreetbistro.com
Burr’s Fountain
Nopalitos 5530 H St. 452-8226 B L $ Wine/Beer Southwestern fare in a casual diner setting
4920 Folsom Blvd. 452-5516
Roxie Deli & Barbeque
B L D $ Fountain-style diner serving burgers, sandwiches, soup and ice cream specialties
3340 C St. 443-5402
Cabana Winery & Bistro
B L D $ Deli sandwiches, salads & BBQ made fresh. Large selection of craft Beer • roxiedeli.com
LD $$ Wine tasting and paired entrees. Sunday Brunch 10 - 2. • cabanawine.com
Selland’s Market Cafe
OBO Italian
B L D $$ Wine/Beer High quality handcrafted food to eat in or take out, bakery, wine bar • sellands.com n
Paragary’s Bar & Oven 1401 28th St. 457-5737
Revolution Wines
www.Espanol-Italian.com
Hawks Public House
sophisticated urban menu • theredrabbit.net
With coupon. Cannot be combined with other discounts. Expires 12/31/16.
Lunch 11-4 pm • Dinner 4-9 pm Sundays • 11:30-9 pm • Closed Mondays
B L D Wine/Beer $$-$$$ Mediterranean influenced cuisine in a stylish neighborhood setting • formolisbistro.com
5610 Elvas 476-5492
L D $$ Full Bar Fabulous Outdoor Patio, California cuisine with a French touch • Paragarys.com
Dine In & Take Out • Cocktail Lounge • Banquet Room Seats 35
L D $$-$$$ Full Bar Patio Fine South of France and northern Italian cuisine in a chic neighborhood setting • waterboyrestaurant.com
3839 J St. 448-5699
L D $$ Full Bar All things local contribute to a
Total LUNCH or DINNER food order of $25 or more
5723 Folsom Boulevard 457-1936
2000 Capitol Ave. 498-9891
Formoli’s Bistro
2831 S Street L D $-$$ Beer/Wine Urban winery and tasting room with a creative menu using local sources • rwwinery. com
Skool 2315 K Street D $$ Inventive Japansese-inspired seafood dishes • skoolonkstreet.com
3145 Folsom Blvd. L D Full Bar $$ The rustic, seasonal, and nourishing flavors of Italy. Counter service and patio • oboitalian. com
Español 5723 Folsom Blvd. 457-3679 L D Full Bar $-$$ Classic Italian cuisine served in a traditional family-style atmosphere
5340 H St. 736-3333
C A T Y E A R D I I T H I O W U E L T V T O HE W NG L O E OR H ALL TH K
VISIT OUR WEBSITE FOR COMPLETE DINNER MENU ORDERS MUST BE PLACED BY FRIDAY, DECEMBER 16TH AT 3PM EAST SAC BROADWAY (COMING 2017) EL DORADO HILLS
IA n INSIDEPUBLICATIONS.COM
85
Art Preview GALLERY ART SHOWS IN DECEMBER
Sonya Fe is a now a Sacramento artist, but she came of age during the rebirth of L.A.’s art scene. This exhibition features several of Ms. Fe’s large-scale paintings, many of which reflect the social and cultural issues of women and children. Shown above: “When She calls, He Comes.” SMUD Gallery, 6301 S Street
Sacramento artists Mehran Mesba (shown above) and Jeff Mayry bring their exhibition of new paintings entitled “Gold Laundry of the Advent Arrival” to Beatnik Studios. Show runs through Jan. 19. 723 S St.; beatnik-studios.com
86
IA DEC n 16
Sacramento Visual Arts Collaborative is proud to present “Big Show of Small Treasures 2016;” an extraordinary art event showcasing intimately scaled works of art (12x12 inches or smaller) at 11 art venues. A diverse range of artistic disciplines and genres will be exhibited at ARTHOUSE, Artistic Edge Gallery, Brickhouse Art Gallery, DaDas Art Gallery Boutique, ITSA Studio, Little Relics, microARTCollection, Patris Studio Gallery, Red Dot Gallery, Sparrow Gallery, and Tim Collom Gallery. Shown above: “Random” by Barbetta Lockart at ITSA Studio.
“Large and Little: Art Gifts for the Holidays” features artwork from selected JAYJAY artists. through Dec. 17. Shown above: Ceramics by artist Trent Burkett. 5524B Elvas Ave. jayjayart.com
IA n INSIDEPUBLICATIONS.COM
87
Coldwell Banker
#1 IN CALIFORNIA
PRICE REDUCED
MIDCENTURY MODERN HOME FEATURED IN SUNSET MAGAZINE. 4 bd 2.5 ba 4 car tandem garage. $650,000. DALE APODACA. 916-973-4595. CalBRE#01233424. HomesAtSac.com
BEAUTIFUL MCKINLEY PARK HOME! 3 bed, 2.25 bath, stainless steel appliances w/hardwood floors. Basement with media room, office & 2 storage closets. PATTI DELGADO. $1,000,050. 916-505-1012. CalBRE# 01098280.
CARMICHAEL CHARMER ON 1/2 ACRE- 3233 sqft. 5 Bedrooms, Den, 2.5 Bath beauty featuring hardwood flooring, 2 F/Ps, fenced pool, separate shop, barn & more. MADELINE SCOTT. $888,000 916-212-4473 CalBRE#01404243
WILHAGGIN/DEL DAYO RANCH. Popular location, 4 BR/3 full bath Ranch, 2480 sqft. 1/3 acre, Pool. Close to American River Pkwy, Rio Americano & Jesuit. $724,000. DENISE CALKIN 916-803-3363 CalBRE#01472607 calkinrealestate.com
A HOME TO TUG AT THE HEARTSTRINGS. The huge lot with a classic California pool and sweet changing rooms, brick walled vegetable gardens and a sweep of level lawn is the dream of children. $675,000. JOHN GUDEBSKI. 916-870-6016. CalBRE#01854491.
ARDEN PARK VISTA DREAM HOME…5 Bedroom+bonus room, pvt master suite. Additional garage w/Workshop, large kitchen, 1/3 ac., $659,000. DENISE CALKIN. 916-803-3363. calkinrealestate.com. CalBRE#01472607.
SOLD
BEAUTIFULLY UPDATED ARDEN PARK VISTA HOME. 3 bed., 2 ba. open floorplan with family rm. plus rec. rm., 2 fireplcs. spacious bkyad. w/pool. .270 ac, 2218 sqft move-in condition. $625,000. GEORGIA MIKACICH. 916-973-4567. CalBRE#00570810.
SIERRA OAKS OFFICE 2277 Fair Oaks Blvd., Suite 440 Sacramento, CA 95825 916.972.0212
GORGEOUS CARMICHAEL ONE STORY 4 BD. 2 & ½ BA, 3 CAR, 3018 SQ.FT. Built 2006, big open kit/fam room combo, formal/din living rm. 3 fireplaces. Sold at $585,000. LYNDA BEAVER. 916-212-4808. CalBRE#00457955.
CaliforniaMoves.com
facebook.com/cbnorcal
©2016 Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC. All Rights Reserved. Coldwell Banker® is a registered trademark licensed to Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC. An Equal Opportunity Company. Equal Housing Opportunity. Each Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage Office is Owned by a Subsidiary of NRT LLC. Real Estate Agents affiliated with Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage are Independent Contractor Sales Associates and are not employees of Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC, Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage or NRT LLC. CalBRE License #01908304.