Sacramento is Awesome in August

Thinking about planning a trip to Sacramento this summer? Use promo code AUGUSTUS for a $99 rate any day in August!* To make it easy on you, we’ve compiled a list of fun events to make your trip even more enjoyable;

Wag Hotels Summer Camp – Did you know that The Citizen is pet friendly? Your pup will love doggy summer camp at Wag, where every day has a theme with treats and games! Sign up for one day, one week or the entire event. It’s bound to be a doggone good time!

August 6: Third Annual CAM Car Cruise -  Sacramento will come alive with the sights and sounds of hundreds of unique cars from all eras and manufacturers as they celebrate an American summertime tradition of cruising with community-wide particpation. The 3rd Annaul CAM Car Cruise, hosted by the California Automobile Museum (CAM), will be a fun-filled day for the whole family as it cruises through the streets of Sacramento, along Fulton avenue where the event concludes with a huge car show at Fulton & Marconi.


August 14:  Sacramento Antique Fair -300 vendors from Sacramento, San Francisco, Berkeley, the Central Valley, Chico, Redding, Oregon, Nevada, and beyond set up shop at 21st Street between W & X Streets in Sacramento to sell antiques and collectibles of all eras! Furniture, vintage clothing and accessories, architectural items, garden, art, jewelry, textiles, paper, lighting, and collectibles of all kinds are there for the taking. A HUGE treasure hunt!

The Art of Light – Check out Urban Light, an exhibition at the Center for Contemporary Art of cityscapes by Sacramento-based artist David Lobenberg. This exhibition of acrylic paintings, curated by Stacey Hilton, focuses on seasonal views of Sacramento during certain times of day.

Every Wednesday: Follow the Chef – Follow our very own Brad Cecchi around the Cesar Chavez Farmer’s Market every Wednesday. Learn how to choose produce, what it means to be certified organic, how the weather affects what is in season, and so much more! Understand the slow-food movement as Brad shares his knowledge of California’s freshest grown foods, grown locally in and around Sacramento. Tour is followed by a three-course lunch served with wine at the chef’s table.

August 15-23: Midtown Cocktail Week – Midtown Cocktail Week is a dynamic annual event that is ever-evolving to lead the way in Sacramento’s cocktail culture. Join us in Scandal on August 19th for our very own cocktail celebration with celebrity guest bartender Jayson Wilde!

*Subject to availability; blackout dates may apply.

Published in: on July 7, 2011 at 6:38 pm  Leave a Comment  
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St. Patrick’s Day at Cesar Chavez Park

This year de Vere’s Irish Pub and the Downtown Sacramento Partnership are teaming up for the ultimate St. Patrick’s Day festival at Cesar Chavez park! Tickets are $20 in advance or $25 at the doors, and proceeds benefit Maryhouse, a daytime women and children’s homeless shelter at Loaves and Fishes.

Schedule is as follows:

10:00 AM: Doors Open

11:00 AM: Live dancers on stage

11:30 AM: Nine-8th’s Irish

12:00 PM: Lunch served!

1:30 PM: Dancers on stage

2:30 PM: Whiskey and Stitches

4:30 PM: Black Eyed Dempseys

6:30 PM: Pipes and Drums

7:30 PM: Zoo Station

10:00 PM: Park closed. Head to de Vere’s Pub, or stay the night at The Citizen! Book online with promo code CLOVER for an extra lucky rate of $109. Good for stays from 3/16-3/20; based on availability.

And, don’t forget to WEAR GREEN!!! We wouldn’t want any Citizens to get pinched…. ;)

Published in: on March 7, 2011 at 9:33 pm  Leave a Comment  
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You’re Invited to a Political Party…

The biggest political party isn’t Democratic or Republican…it’s the Sacramento Press Club’s California Gridiron Gala on December 1st!
Modeled after the annual Gridiron Club dinner in Washington, D.C., the California Gridiron Gala is a cocktail reception, sit-down dinner and comedy show featuring humorous skits (by working journalists and politicians) poking fun at California politics and the Capitol community. Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger, Senate pro Tem Darrell Steinberg, Sacramento Mayor Kevin Johnson, former pro Tem John Burton, former Assembly Speaker Willie Brown, former Republican Leader Jim Brulte and many others will be participating. Noted political comedian Will Durst will be the Master of Ceremonies.

Learn more here:  http://www.capradio.org/events/2010/12/01/the-sacramento-press-club-california-gridiron-gala

This once-in-a-lifetime evening benefits the Sacramento Press Club’s journalism scholarship fund. Since 1974, the Sacramento Press Club has offered scholarships to students who are preparing for a journalism career. Currently, the Club is offering five scholarships totaling $17,500 which continues to be among the largest journalism awards in California. All contributions to this event are tax-deductible to the extent provided by the law.

Out-of-towners can stay with us for a special rate of $109. Rooms will be held through Nov. 30. To make a reservation call (916) 492-4460 or 866-949-0777 and ask for the Gridiron Gala Special.

Or, click on the link below to make a reservation online:
https://reservations.ihotelier.com/crs/g_reservation.cfm?groupID=520109&hotelID=15310.

For more information or to buy tickets, please contact Nancy Mallory at nancy@mallorypr.com or (916) 646-1545

Published in: on November 19, 2010 at 10:31 pm  Leave a Comment  
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Meet Your Maker

We recently hosted a “Meet Your Maker” event to thank some of our most loyal clients for their continued support. We asked twelve of our favorite farmers to join us in showcasing the best of our local food products. What do you get when you combine fresh local food with the talented culinary staff of Grange? A top notch spread!

Thank you again to all of our wonderful clients, and thank you to Sarah Maren for the beautiful photos! You can view more pictures from this event here.

Published in: on September 29, 2010 at 8:46 pm  Leave a Comment  
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Save the Date: June 5th

One of Sacramento’s most celebrated culinary experiences is back! On Saturday June 5th, head to Cesar Chavez park from 4:00-7:00pm to sample award-winning California wines, paired with some of the region’s best local cuisine.

Better yet, why not make a weekend out of it? Use promo code GRAPE for a special rate, and stay with us for the night! We’re conveniently located right across the street from the park.

Grape Escape Tickets

Reservations at Grange

Room at The Citizen Hotel

Published in: on May 18, 2010 at 10:18 pm  Comments (2)  

Lobbying for Love: A New Valentine Tradition


Lobbying for Love

We love our Citizens! In honor of Valentine’s Day, we spent Friday afternoon Lobbying for Love around the Capitol, passing out roses and candy to our fellow Citizens. We also gave out ”random acts of kindness” cards, in hopes that everyone would pay the kindness forward. Examples included: make someone smile, buy a stranger a cup of coffee, leave a nice note on someone’s car, and many more.

Thanks to everyone who came out to see us, and to everyone who committed a random act of kindness. We hope you all had a wonderful Valentine’s Day!

 You can see more photos from Lobbying for Love in our Facebook album.

Published in: on February 17, 2010 at 6:02 pm  Leave a Comment  
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THANKSgiving at The Citizen and Grange Restaurant

Celebrate our one-year anniversary with us through the month of November! It’s been a great year and we’re thanking you for the warm welcome to downtown Sacramento! We’re showing our thanks with 15-percent off your stay when you book in November with promo code “THANKS” at http://www.citizenhotel.com/.
Grange Restaurant & Bar is also celebrating their one-year anniversary featuring half-priced bottles of wine including Anomoly, Kongsgaard, Broadside and many more. And check out their featured prix fixe Thanksgiving afternoon menu. For reservations, please visit http://www.grangesacramento.com/ or contact the host stand at (916) 492-4450.
Published in: on November 2, 2009 at 5:31 pm  Leave a Comment  

7th Annual Raley’s Grape Escape Package

 

Raley’s Grape Escape – A Capital Region Wine and Food Celebration, to be held at Cesar Chavez Plaza from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. on June 6, 2009, will feature more than 100 local wineries and restaurants, including Grange, from Sacramento region counties such as El Dorado, Yolo, Sacramento, Placer, San Joaquin, Amador, Calaveras and Nevada. The event also includes live music, art displays and, of course, wine and food tasting and pairings from the region’s top producers.

Conveniently located across the street from Cesar Chavez Plaza, The Citizen Hotel offers an exclusive package for Raley’s Grape Escape attendees including two tickets to Raley’s Grape Escape, one night of deluxe accommodations and valet parking for $150, double occupancy. Use promotional code GRAPE2009 for making reservations online at http://www.citizenhotel.com/ or by calling reservations at (916) 492-4460.

Grange Restaurant & Bar, specializing in locally grown and raised artisanal food, is also participating in Raley’s Grape Escape . Executive Chef Michael Tuohy, among many other Sacramento chefs including Taro of Mikuni, Ame Harrington of L Wine Lounge and John Gurnee of Mason’s, will compete in the Chef’s Challenge cooking competition. Grange Restaurant & Bar, located next to the hotel, will continue to serve breakfast, lunch and dinner through the weekend.
Published in: on May 28, 2009 at 4:40 pm  Leave a Comment  

Rock Out With The Citizen Hotel

 

Join The Citizen Hotel for Concerts in the Park at Cesar Chavez Plaza every Friday night from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.! This free outdoor-concert series, brought by the Downtown Sacramento Partnership, will rock Cesar Chavez Plaza every Friday night beginning May 1 though August 7.

Keep the night alive in our Scandal bar offering delicious cocktails from 5 p.m. to 12 p.m. Also, make it a weekend getaway by ending your evening at The Citizen Hotel and dining at Grange Restaurant & Bar! Use promo code LOCAL and book your stay in our Deluxe Queen, Deluxe King or Deluxe Double room for $99 on the weekend! Located directly across J Street from Cesar Chavez Plaza, our hotel is the best place to retire after an entertaining event.

For full details or sample audio tracks, visit http://www.downtownsac.org/ and check out the tentative summer schedule for all live musical entertainment:

2009 Concert Schedule

MAY 8 – Rick Estrin & The Night Cats • The Fortunate Few
MAY 15 – Warp 11 • The Kimberly Trip • I Scream on Sundae • Weird Harold
MAY 22 – Two Sheds • Silver Darling • Kris Anaya • Buildings Breeding
MAY 29 – Pets • The Ancient Sons • New Humans • Dusty Brown
JUN 5 – Bucho • Righteous Movement • Happy Mayfield
JUN 12 – Shakedown • The Kinetics • Syncro
JUN 19 – MC Rut • Lite Brite • Consider The Thief • Early States
JUN 26 – Mumbo Gumbo • The Nibblers
JUL 3 – Golden Shoulders • Agent Ribbons • Radio Orangevale • Trainwreck Revival
JUL 10 – Kate Gaffney • Boulevard Park • West of Next • Christopher Fairman & The Stilts JUL 17 – The Snobs • The No Goodnicks • The Phantom Jets • The Cockfight Kings
JUL 24 – Baby Grand • Ricky Berger • Poplollys • Dog Party
JUL 31 – The Brodys • Goodness Gracious Me • The Broken Poet
AUG 7 – Rowdy Kate • Hellbound Glory • Flounder
AUG 14 – Sol Peligro • Retrograde Revolution • La Noche Oskura

Published in: on April 30, 2009 at 4:16 pm  Leave a Comment  

The Citizen Hotel and Joie de Vivre Celebrate Earth Day!

In recognition of Earth Day, The Citizen Hotel and fellow employees of 29 Joie de Vivre hotels in northern California are leaving their single occupancy cars at home and commuting to work by foot, bike, share ride or public transportation today in recognition of Earth Day!

According to Earth Day Network, the global non profit that grew out of the original Earth Day in 1970, leaving a car at home two days a week reduces CO2 emissions by 1,590 pounds a year.

Driving less is just one way we can reduce our carbon footprint,” said Joie de Vivre Senior Vice President Karlene Holloman, who chairs the company’s green committee. “As a company, we are committed to minimizing our impact on the Earth every day of the year. We’re working to incorporate sustainability into our core business operations and looking at everything we do. Later this year we will introduce Lather guestroom bathroom amenities with compostable packaging – a first for a boutique hotel collection.”

Joie de Vivre, California’s largest boutique hotel collection, has a long-standing commitment to preserving the environment and is working toward green certification of all its properties through the Joie de Vivre Green Dreams program. To date, nine of the company’s California hotels have been green certified.

In 2008, Joie de Vivre also introduced the first solar-powered hotel in San Francisco – the 161-room Hotel Carlton. The Hotel Carlton received the 2009 Innovation award for its environmental efforts at the Sixth Annual Hotel Hero Awards in San Francisco last month.

Published in: on April 22, 2009 at 4:33 pm  Leave a Comment  
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