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  • Life on the Grid 5/22/13

    Posted to Featured, Life on the Grid May 22nd, 2013
    Your Sacramento Guide to All Things Local!

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  • Second Saturday Art Walk 11/10/12

    Posted to 2nd Sat. Art Walk, Featured, Sacramento's Events Guide November 10th, 2012

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  • Sacramento Events Guide 11/7/12

    Posted to Featured, Sacramento's Events Guide November 7th, 2012

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  • Life on the Grid Newsletter 10/31/12

    Posted to Featured, Sacramento's Events Guide October 31st, 2012

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  • Sacramento Events Guide 10/24/12

    Posted to Featured, Sacramento's Events Guide October 25th, 2012

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  • Denim Spot

    Posted to Featured October 24th, 2012

    Denim Spot was birthed with the idea of finding Great Denim For Great People.

    Your visit to Denim Spot should include time to meet 10-20 pairs of jeans to ensure a match for any occasion. Although we stock major forces in the premium denim world, we also carry new refreshing brands of premium denim.

    Stop by the store to check out their full line of apparel or call to make an appointment for a custom fitting and consultation.

    Denim Spot

    1050 20th Street, #150

  • Robin Hagy Photography

    Posted to Featured, Grid Services October 24th, 2012

    Robin Hagy Photography

    “From behind my lens I enjoy capturing those unexpected moments, while bringing personalities to life of your pets, children or families.

    I photograph in natural light or in a studio setting. You get to choose.” – Robin Hagy

    Check out this Special Holiday Offer: Holiday Pics & Pals

    Specialties Include:

    Families, Children, & Senior Portraits
    Pets & Rescue Dogs
    Holiday Photos
    Studio
    Commercial work

    Robin Hagy Photography
    1021 R Street Suite 15

  • Life on the Grid 10/17/12

    Posted to Featured, Sacramento's Events Guide October 17th, 2012

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  • Racks Boutique

    Posted to Featured October 17th, 2012

    Racks Boutique is your source for Retro and Vintage clothing, accessories, shoes and more.

    Visit Racks Boutique for finds in:

    Current fashions
    Consignment
    Thrift
    Apparel
    Shoes
    Gifts
    Accessories

    Racks Boutique
    1822 24th Street

  • Healing Arts Institute and Massage Clinic

    Posted to Featured, Grid Services October 17th, 2012

    The mission ofHealing Arts Instituteis to provide a high quality education and training in massage therapy at a reasonable cost, and to have fun while doing it!

    Visit our Grid Page to learn more about our Services, Values, Programs and more.

    Spa Menu

    Swedish Massage $39
    Deep Tissue Massage $49
    Professional Massage for $69.00

    ~Memberships available at Relaxing Rates ~

    All therapists have graduated – at the very least – the Healing Arts Institute 126 hour Swedish-Relaxation Certification Program.

    Healing Arts Institute
    920 J Street

  • Second Saturday Art Walk 10/13/12

    Posted to 2nd Sat. Art Walk, Featured October 13th, 2012

    2nd Saturday Art Walk

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  • Sacramento Events Guide 10/10/12

    Posted to Featured October 13th, 2012

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  • Fringe

    Posted to Featured October 12th, 2012

    Fringe is an established antique store in the heart of Sacramento.

    Specialties include mid-century modern furniture, Antiques, Vintage Jewelery, Fashion, and Interiors. You will also find a large inventory of All Natural, Organic, and Eco-Friendly beauty supplies.

    Check out the Fringeonline store, or come by the shop.

    Fringe
    2409 21st Street

  • Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate

    Posted to Featured, Grid Services October 12th, 2012

    New Property fromBetter Homes & Gardens Real Estate

    Sought-after gated community home with 5 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms + an upstairs niche. Soaring ceilings, open floor plan, solar pool, spa, built-in BBQ, chef’s kitchen w/ island, double ovens, walk-in pantry, travertine floors, plantation shutters, custom crown molding, one bedroom & bath downstairs, master suite w/ 2 walk-in closets, sunken tub, balcony, 3 car garage, prof. landscaped. Fresh paint interior/exterior. Excellent schooldistrict, minutes to shops/restaurants/fwy. Quiet interior lot near trail entrance.

    For more information please contact:

    Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate
    916-491-1516 DRE#00834597

  • Sacramento Events Guide 10/10/12

    Posted to Featured, Sacramento's Events Guide October 10th, 2012

    Sacramento Events Guide

    Your Central City Guide

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  • Collected Works

    Posted to Featured October 4th, 2012

    Collected Works is a cozy neighborhood store, a “shop around the corner.”

    You’ll find artful crafts, and useful objects; Collected Works has that hard-to-find gift. Collected Works also is the exclusive Sacramento dealer of the world renowned jewelry design Tabra, not found anywhere else in the region.

    They have something for the person with everything. No one is impossible to shop for!

    Collected Works
    1019 L Street

  • Life on the Grid Newsletter 10.3.12

    Posted to Featured, Sacramento's Events Guide October 3rd, 2012

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  • Sacramento Events Guide 9/26/12

    Posted to Featured, Sacramento's Events Guide September 27th, 2012

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    Your Central City Guide

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  • Time Tested Books

    Posted to Featured September 26th, 2012

    Since 1981, Time Tested Books has offered Northern California a great selection of quality books, a stock so strong as to garner a reputation as one of the West Coast’s premier book stores. In our classic turn-of-the-century building, we offer both quality books and vinyl records, as well as excellent service by our knowledgeable staff.

    As a locally owned, small business, we strive to make Sacramento a great place to live by creating a great book experience with events such as author signings, readings, lectures, and music performances. We very much hope you enjoy what we have created!

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    Time Tested Books
    1114 21st St
    Sacramento, CA 95814

  • Adamson Gallery

    Posted to Featured, Grid Services September 26th, 2012

    The Adamson Gallery specializes in showcasing works by artists who depict animals; painting, drawings, photography, sculpture, etc. – ranging from traditional representation to more contemporary visualizations.

    See Grid Page for photos and more

    Adamson Gallery
    1021 R Street
    Sacramento, CA 95811

  • Life on the Grid 9.19.12

    Posted to Featured, Sacramento's Events Guide September 19th, 2012

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  • Sacramento Natural Foods Co-op

    Posted to Featured September 19th, 2012

    Shop for your favorite natural foods, as well as organic and healthy alternatives to your favorite grocery items. When you shop at the Co-op, you skip the trans-fats, the preservatives, and all those chemicals your body would rather do without.

    – 100% organically grown produce
    – certified organic meat & poultry
    – seafood from sustainable sources
    – artisan & alternative cheese
    – unique wine & micro-brews
    – deli, buffet & juice bar
    – body care, supplements & herbs
    – organic coffee & tea
    – bulk items
    – vegan & raw foods
    – fair trade goods & gifts
    – learning center & cooking school

    See Grid Page for photos and video

    Sacramento Natural Food Co-op
    1900 Alhambra Boulevard
    Sacramento, CA 95816

  • Better Homes and Gardens RE/Mason-McDuffie

    Posted to Featured, Grid Services September 19th, 2012

    Our focus is the Downtown, Midtown, East Sacramento and Land Park areas. Our location at 18th and K Street allows us to assist the core Downtown/Midtown work force conveniently. Our agents have extensive knowledge of East Sacramento, Downtown, Midtown, Land Park and Curtis Park residential resale, new homes, investment properties, land and land development, apartments, commercial space for sale and or lease. We have the premier relocation division that allows us to help you with your moves across the nation, across the state, or across the street.

    All our efforts and energy are focused on the satisfaction of our clients. State of the art technology and premier training keep us up to date with fast paced changes occuring in the marketplace.

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    Better Homes and Gardens RE/Mason-McDuffie
    1819 K Street, Suite 100
    Sacramento, CA 95811

  • Sacramento Events Guide 9/13/12

    Posted to Featured, Sacramento's Events Guide September 12th, 2012

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  • Felicia Strati

    Posted to Featured September 12th, 2012

    Life is a tapestry that weaves our moments together into the tales we tell. Our bodies are unique. They are molds broken when we enter this world. They do not need to be changed or manufactured; they simply must be expressed and complimented. That is the magic of Felicia Strati, to un-conceal your beauty, to let your body tell its own story. What is your story?

    Transport yourself now and feel at home in the most comfortable boutique in Midtown. Come join a collective of women with a passion for fashion.

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    Felicia Strati
    1901 Capitol Ave.
    Sacramento, CA 95814

  • Capitol Casino

    Posted to Featured, Grid Services September 12th, 2012

    From No Limit Texas Hold ‘Em to Pai Gow Poker, Capitol Casino has the most to offer–nine tables of the hottest poker in town. You’ll love our Hold ‘Em–the region’s only 9-18 full-kill Texas Hold ‘Em. More tables of 4-8 full-kill than anyone in the area.

    Located downtown, Capitol Casino is on 16th Street, just past North C. Parking in the Capitol Casino lot and across the street at Big Al’s Furniture.

    If you want jackpots, Capitol Casino’s poker room pays more than $1.4 million every year.

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    Capitol Casino
    411 N. 16th St.
    Sacramento, CA 95811

  • Azul Mexican Food & Tequila Bar

    Posted to Featured September 12th, 2012

    Serving a variety of amazing dishes – from chile relleno to garlicky shrimp tacos – Azul is the ideal restaurant for those hankering for a honest to goodness Mexican meal. Don’t miss their breakfast – served Saturdays and Sundays.

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    Azul Mexican Food & Tequila Bar
    1050 20th St
    Sacramento, CA 95811

  • Life on the Grid Newsletter 9/5/12

    Posted to Featured, Sacramento's Events Guide September 5th, 2012

    Life on the Grid

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  • Heart Clothing Boutique

    Posted to Featured September 5th, 2012

    >> Heart Clothing Boutique

    Located at 1903 Capitol Avenue, Heart Clothing Boutique is nestled in Midtown’s Handle District. Outfitted with a pearl white deer head, stylish mirrors, a gorgeous fitting room, and an eye catching black chandelier that makes for the perfect centerpiece, this petite boutique is custom-made to provide its clientele with an extraordinary experience. Heart Clothing Boutiques carries women’s favorites such as Keds, Bb Dakota, Tulle, Melody Ehsani Jewelry, San Diego Hat Company, and more.

    See Grid Page for photos and video

    Heart Clothing Boutique
    1903 Capitol Avenue
    Sacramento, CA 95814

  • Scott’s Seafood on the River

    Posted to Featured September 5th, 2012

    Scott’s Seafood Grill and Bar has always had the freshest of seafood flown in or delivered daily from around the world, served by a well trained knowledgeable staff in a comfortable atmosphere. We continue to strive every day to do things just a little better than the day before.

    See Grid page for photos and video

    Scott’s Seafood on the River
    4800 Riverside Blvd
    (in the Pocket Area, on the Sacramento River)
    Sacramento, CA 95822

  • Sacramento Events Guide 8/29/12

    Posted to Featured, Sacramento's Events Guide August 29th, 2012

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  • Sacramento Naturopathic Medical Center

    Posted to Featured, Grid Services August 29th, 2012

    Sacramento Naturopathic Medical Center:

    ..treats you from a whole person perspective (psychologically, emotionally, etc), identifies and addresses the causes of your “dis-ease” with non-toxic, natural therapies, helps you prevent illness and live your life’s journey to the fullest, with compassionate support from our staff along the way!

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    Sacramento Naturopathic Medical Center
    2530 J Street
    Sacramento, CA 95816

  • Visions of Eden

    Posted to Featured August 29th, 2012

    For 14 years, Visions of Eden has specialized in delivering fabulous, unique, one-of-a-kind gifts to our customers at surprisingly affordable prices.

    We carry gorgeous tapestries, beautiful indoor and outdoor fountains, Fire & Light Glassware, designer tableware, high-end body care products and gifts for the home, garden, body & soul!

    See Grid page for photos and video

    Visions Of Eden
    126 J St
    Sacramento, CA 95814

  • Dive Bar

    Posted to Featured August 29th, 2012

    Step off the streets of Sacramento and into the tranquil ambiance of Dive Bar. In direct contrast to its name, Dive Bar is a haven of cool and class in the middle of one of the nation’s most eclectic cities. Dive Bar’s approachability and charm are dedicated to vintage good times. The huge aquarium above the bar has a beautiful live mermaid or merman making an occasional appearance, a dramatic example of a play on words.

    After basking in all the glory of the large chandeliers above, let one of the plush leather high back chairs wrap around you and your party so you can enjoy a moment of serenity after a busy work day or after dinner. From serving specialty cocktails to draft beers, Dive Bar’s knowledgeable staff will not discriminate.

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    Dive Bar
    1016 K Street
    Sacramento, CA 95814

  • Life on the Grid 8/22/12

    Posted to Featured, Sacramento's Events Guide August 22nd, 2012

    Life on the Grid

    Your Sacramento Guide to All Things Local!

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  • Relles Florist

    Posted to Featured August 22nd, 2012

    Relles Florist is proud to announce that we are currently celebrating 66 years as Sacramento’s leading Family Florist. Voted “Best Florist” Eleven years in a row by the readers of “Sacramento Magazine”. Our attention to quality in our product, designs, value and professional service has made us one of Sacramento’s most respected businesses.

    We carry a wide selection of fresh flowers, blooming & green plants, silk and dried arrangements, balloons and other gifts to make any occasion a special one.

    See Grid Page for photos and video

    Midtown
    Howe Ave Location
    2400 J St
    Sacramento, CA 95816

  • Janice Mitchell CMT, CMH Reflexology & Gyrokinesis

    Posted to Featured, Grid Services August 22nd, 2012

    If you’re looking for ultimate relaxation and a healthier you – you’ve come to the right place.

    Choose from a variety of services:

    * Therapeutic Massage
    * Reflexology
    * Prenatal Massage
    * Transformational Hypnosis
    * NLP
    * Massage for Children
    * GYROKINESIS

    See Grid Page for photos and video

    Janice Mitchell CMT, CMH Reflexology & Gyrokinesis
    Midtown
    Sacramento, CA 95811

  • Fat City Bar & Cafe

    Posted to Featured August 22nd, 2012

    Welcome to Fat City, reminiscent of a turn-of-the-century bar and café filled with Tiffany-style lamps and unusual artifacts such as the legendary Pioneer Bar from Leadville, Colorado. Fat City has been proudly serving Old Sacramento since 1976.

    While you will find some Asian Items on the menu, such as a popular Chinese Chicken salad and a simple chicken and vegetable stir-fry, the cuisine is grounded in traditional American dishes with a few adventurous forays into international cuisines.

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    Fat City Bar & Cafe
    1001 Front St
    Sacramento, CA 95814

  • Sacramento Events Guide 8/15/12

    Posted to Featured, Sacramento's Events Guide August 15th, 2012

    Sacramento Events Guide

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  • Siren Burlesque Boutique

    Posted to Featured August 15th, 2012

    Siren is the Capitol City’s only dedicated burlesque apparel, costuming, lingerie and workshop space. Located in the heart of Midtown Sacramento’s thriving arts district, Siren Burlesque Boutique, LLC is a specialty retail boutique, burlesque academy and boudoir photo studio and brought to you by the women of the Sizzling Sirens Burlesque Experience.

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    Siren Burlesque Boutique
    2419 1/2 J Street
    Sacramento, CA 95816

  • Estelle’s Patisserie

    Posted to Featured August 15th, 2012

    Calling all francophiles, europhiles, state workers, and rainy window brooders…

    Let’s nibble!

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    Estelle’s Patisserie
    901 K Street
    Sacramento, CA 95814

  • Life on the Grid Newsletter 8/8/12

    Posted to Featured, Sacramento's Events Guide August 9th, 2012

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  • Asha Yoga Boutique

    Posted to Featured August 8th, 2012

    Clothing: We carry a large variety of yoga and non-yoga clothing made from environmentally and socially conscious companies. We promote lasting, beautiful, natural fabrics and search for lines that are thoughtfully designed and made to be special.

    Props: We carry high quality yoga props and products such as the black and eco manduka mats, cork blocks, extra long straps, bolsters, blankets and more.

    Design: We sincerely thank Catherine Reon of CRKW Studio for designing our beautiful space. She has also furnished it with “Loam Living Line”- Her personal line of collected or custom created items. Please inquire about any items of interest to you. Some are available for purchase here at Asha, or we can put you in touch with Catherine directly.

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    Asha Yoga – Midtown
    1050 20th Street
    Suite 110
    Sacramento, CA 95811

  • Dr. Mark Chofla, D.O. – Empathy Therapy

    Posted to Featured, Grid Services August 8th, 2012

    As a board-certified psychiatrist, physician, and executive life coach, I believe we all have the capacity to improve our personal and professional lives. There are many ways to achieve wellness and recover from any suffering. One option is with medication, which I can certainly prescribe. Reducing side effects is also important in treatment. Your care will be personalized and tailored to your unique needs. Let me assist you while you embark on this journey of wellness. I am here to support and work for your improvement. I believe in ethical care and providing all options for your treatment consideration. After yourself, I am your biggest advocate for your life improvement.

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    Dr. Mark Chofla, D.O. – Empathy Therapy
    1909 Capitol Avenue
    Suite 100
    Sacramento, CA 95811

  • Sacramento Events Guide 8/1/12

    Posted to Featured, Sacramento's Events Guide August 1st, 2012

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  • Pro Active Acupuncture

    Posted to Featured, Grid Services August 1st, 2012

    Are you interested in experiencing the powerful benefits of acupuncture and herbal medicine? Have you not responded adequately or completely to conventional medicine? Are you an athlete seeking top condition and the competitive edge? Are you looking for a team acupuncturist? Or are you simply wanting to prevent the unnecessary, like the infamous Sacramento spring allergies, in your quest for comfort and longevity?

    My clinic offers complementary care that will optimize your results! I work hand-in-hand with your treatment plan, to ensure that you will receive the greatest quality of care.

    I offer the latest in acupuncture, Chinese herbal therapy, and nutritional counseling to help patients with problems in the following areas:

    Pain management
    Sports medicine
    Mental/emotional disorders
    Stress reduction
    Allergies
    Digestive disorders

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    Proactive Acupunture
    2401 Capitol Ave Ste 100
    Sacramento, CA 95816

  • Wes Lasher Downtown Volkswagen

    Posted to Featured August 1st, 2012

    The Lasher Auto Group is still family owned and operated in Sacramento as it has been for over 50 years! We would like to make your Volkswagen online experience with us the best that it can possibly be. Call or email us with any questions or a no hassle price quote. Let us show you why The Lasher Auto Group is “the store that cares”.

    See our new specials on VWs, services & parts!

    or

    Shop our previously owned VWs

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    Wes Lasher Downtown Volkswagen
    925 S Street
    Sacramento, CA 95814

  • RESTAURANT THIR13EN

    Posted to Featured July 25th, 2012

    Nestled within the historic Sterling Hotel, RESTAURANT THIR13EN sets out to capture the sophistication and charm of its remarkable heritage while embracing the simple essence of the local dining scene that Sacramento has become. RESTAURANT THIR13EN will incorporate the philosophies of farm to table dining in its unpretentious yet sophisticated approach to food, yet will elevate these fundamentals to a level the majestic Sterling Hotel deserves.

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    RESTAURANT THIR13EN
    1300 H Street
    Sacramento, CA 95814

  • Life on the Grid 7/25/12

    Posted to Featured, Sacramento's Events Guide July 25th, 2012

    Life on the Grid

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  • Cuffs Boutique

    Posted to Featured July 25th, 2012

    Visit our website! YOU CAN NOW SHOP ONLINE!!!

    New & vintage goods for men & women.

    Exclusive lines and one-of-a-kinds by independent, local and regional designers.

    Unique vintage treasures.

    New clothing and accessories by designers you’ve never heard of but will soon love!

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    Cuffs Boutique
    2523 J Street
    Sacramento, CA 95816