Seeing Sacramento & Beyond
Exploring a City with a Small-Town Feel and World of PotentialArchive for August 27, 2009
Comprehension 101
Crest Theatre Stage
After an hour-and-45-minute historical tour of Downtown Sacramento, what do I remember? What can I recall? What are my lingering impressions? What have I learned?
Well, For one, I’ve learned that people with a lot of knowledge/information tend to talk really fast. Too fast sometimes for my ears (ok, brain) to absorb. But people particularly “in the know” also tend to be quite inspiring. For while I couldn’t literally catch every word, I was sure hanging on those that penetrated my somewhat-slow-learner bubble.
I’ve always known Sacramento’s history was fascinating – The Gold Rush, Wild West, Transcontinental Railroad, Pony Express, Electrical Light Parade, etc. And that the people who helped create and shape this fort/colony/town/city are the true gems of the region. But there are always more juicy morsels and curiosities hiding beneath the surface…
For instance, the Crest Theatre has her grandeur, her history, her ghosts… and Kurt Cobain’s footprints in the basement.
Then there’s that stuff about D.J. Shadow. And did you hear about the chandelier from the Vatican in the Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament?
I’ll tell you what else I didn’t know: Just how fascinating the art and architecture of the Downtown Plaza really is! Nor did I know just how much history resides behind, beneath or within the heart of so many Sacramento business, such as the Esquire Theatre and Esquire Grill.
And yet I’ll tell you what I do know: I’d take that tour of K Street (‘Yesterday, Today & Tomorrow’) again in a heartbeat; hopefully this time absorbing just a little more… because to wander and wonder with awe is my favorite way to stroll about life!
{A variety of daily and weekly tours are now offered by Downtown Sacramento Partnership (DSP). Great for visitors and residents alike! www.DowntownSac.org}
p.s. Thanks for a fun and engaging afternoon, Shawn & Shana!
There is something special about Sacramento; the rich land upon which she was built, the rivers that flow through her, the bounty around her and the people who make it their home.
Life is good in California’s Capital City for many reasons, including climate and geography, community and amenities, nature and wildlife, and more. It’s hard to imagine a warmer feeling than a sunshine-drenched morning here, an easier feeling than a refreshing spring day, or a more engaging experience than a night on the town after a cleansing rain.
There’s truly something for everyone and every mood, for Sacramento is a shifting entity itself, with four distinct but relatively mild seasons, diverse neighborhoods and people, a ripening food and restaurant scene, year-round events and outdoor fun, and daytime and nighttime adventures. Its magic is a blend of history and tradition, vision and reinvention. And there’s so much pleasure to be had here – with family and friends, food and wine, adventures and experiences – that they’re likely to create the kind of fond memories that might seem so familiar… but aren’t quite like any other.
