On a clear crisp evening in late October, passersby of the Sacramento Historic City Cemetery might catch the fleeting glimpse of a lone figure carrying a lantern and weaving his way through a maze of massive headstones. But don’t be too alarmed. It’s just a local volunteer performing his role in the cemetery’s annual Lantern Tours event. This event has become a local favorite and is the cemetery’s largest fundraiser, with proceeds benefiting education programs and headstone restoration projects. Established in 1849 and recognized as one of the oldest operating cemeteries west of the Mississippi River, the Sacramento Historic City Cemetery or Old City Cemetery still has room for future “

It’s 11:58 a.m. on a Wednesday. You cringe as your stomach emits a low rumble. Your eyes dart frantically to the clock, and you’re faced with that all too familiar dilemma: “What’s for lunch?” Well, fear not, good citizens of Sacramento. Help is on the way! With the help of a recently launched website, Grubtopia, hungry locals will now have the ability to access Sacramento’s diverse food scene with the click of a mouse. Creator Ali Tabatabai hopes that his newest creation will help provide a forum in which residents and local food providers can connect. Tabatabai noticed the success of both numerous food blogs and popular websites like reddit.com and was inspired to create a website tha

Fade In A lone man and his trusty stallion slowly gallop into view. A slight breeze kicks up a cloud of dust as they enter an eerily desolate ghost town. The man dismounts his steed, gently pats him on the head and cautiously steps into the nearest ramshackle building … But wait! What happens next?! Ask almost anyone who has ever sat with eyes completely glued to the screen and they will tell you that a great film always prides itself on a well-written screenplay. Sacramento’s own award winning screenwriter Gary Weinberg taught an abridged version of “Screenwriting 101: An Introduction to the Art and Business of Screenwriting,” to an intimate group of film lovers and aspiring writers

It can be debated that one of the best ways to experience any culture is through their food. Thankfully a passport is not always required. For the past several months, Arden Hills Resort Club and Spa has sponsored “Around the World” cooking demonstrations. Curious diners gathered Saturday to learn everyday cooking techniques for recreating some of India’s famed dishes in their own kitchens. With the enthusiasm and expertise of sous chef Ashurina Younan, guests were temporarily whisked across the globe by a tantalizing combination of ethnic spices and fresh summer vegetables. Indian cuisine is traditionally famed for its intensity and masterful flavor combinations. It’s the kind of food

Vegetarians, vegans and meat enthusiasts alike gathered on Saturday to savor innovative cuisine and explore intriguing lifestyle perspectives inspired by their environmentally friendly and health conscience neighbors at the Sacramento VegFest. The crowd was a mix of young adults, the elderly and families with children. Guests strolled between two convenient event locations, the Artisan Building and the Greens Hotel on Del Paso Boulevard, to sample local fair and attend guest speaker presentations. In the Artisan Building, the Live Food Academy founders launched their newest raw foods creation, Julio and Margaret’s Crunchy Salsa, a refreshing jicama and avocado accompaniment to any chip.