The Westbridge Plaza

The Westbridge Plaza construction is almost complete so we should see some new retail and restaurants opening soon, including a Streets of London Pub.

Design Chosen for New Bridge on Sacramento River (Update from the City of West Sacramento )

https://www.cityofwestsacramento.org/Home/Components/News/News/1498/

A new lift bridge will connect C St in West Sacramento to Railyards Blvd in Sacramento.

The final design, called "Spring," for a new bridge crossing the Sacramento River was announced Friday, February 21^st at a morning news conference. City officials from West Sacramento and Sacramento, Congresswoman Doris Matsui, and the architectural firm T.Y. Lin International made the announcement.  Construction is set to begin in 2021, and is expected to be completed in 2024.

"Subtile" Shimmering on the Sacramento River

"Subtile" created by Czech artist Federico Diaz.  This kinetic sculpture shimmers and shakes along the river bank in West Sacramento and is coated with more than 34,000 stainless steel disks. It measures 26 feet long, 20 feet high and 6 feet wide.  While I stood mesmerized by this beautiful art piece,  the wind came up and the sculpture's sound and movement reminded me of the Quaking Aspens we loved when I was a kid growing up in Idaho. Take a walk on the river walk soon...

Spring Art Project-Neighborhood Mural

John, Ruth, Mason and Connor decided to brighten up their corner of the world over the Spring Break by painting this beautiful mural on their street facing fence. John is the artist and created the design, but the whole family was involved in the painting and planting. Thank you for making our world a better place.

Raley Field Artwork

This mural of ball players sitting on the bench is hanging from the fence on the 3rd Street side of Raley Field...

Roger Barry Sculpture at Rotary Centennial Park

Thank you David Kamminga for sharing his photo of the new Roger Barry Sculpture located in the Rotary Club of West Sacramento Centennial Park located just north of West Capitol Avenue on Jefferson Boulevard. The sculpture was created and donated by local sculptor Roger Barry.

"Baseball Players: Batter and Pitcher" on West Capitol Avenue

Lisa Reinertson’s bronze sculpture, "Baseball Players: Batter and Pitcher" is on display on West Capitol Avenue across from City Hall. The sculpture, commissioned by Frank and Lee Luckenbill as part of their effort to establish professional baseball in the Sacramento region, is on temporary loan from The Crocker Art Museum. Maya stopped to make sure the pitcher's shoe was tied!

Dog Gone Alley and controversial art in Woodland

We took a walk down Dog Gone Alley in Woodland last week after having lunch in the area. The Woodland City Council renamed the alley in 2005 in the hope the whimsical name would help attract tourists and add to the flavor of the downtown historic district. Below: a controversial mural on the side of the building facing the alley was painted by artist Maceo Montoya.

Field trip to Raley Field-The View West

The view West from Sacramento is captured in this painting that hangs in the River Cat's Luxury Suite area at Raley Field.

West Sacramento Community Center Opening Soon

Black Box Theater * Senior Lounge * Art Gallery * Preschool Rooms * Historical Society Display * Cafe * Art Classes * Active Aging activities * Special Events * Public Art

Thanks Dan Harris for this great photo of the beautiful glass art piece in the new West Sacramento Community Center.

The city of West Sacramento is holding a sneak peek celebration for the new Community Center, 1075 West Capitol Ave., at 11:30 a.m. next Thursday, according to the city's website.

Read more: http://www.sacbee.com/2010/10/22/3123485/get-sneak-peek-next-week-of-new.html#ixzz137NP83i2

Egret at the Riverwalk

The beautiful Egret is engraved in the cement on the main walkway at the Riverwalk Park.

Spanish Style in West Sacramento

Of all the new home designs and styles in West Sacramento..I like the Spanish Style in this development the best. These folks have done a great job in adding landscape and design accents to show off the best of the architectural elements.

New "Washington" Monument

The new monument at the corner of 3rd and C streets near the base of the I Street Bridge identifies the Washington neighborhood, one of the oldest sections of West Sacramento.

Tile Mosaic at Holy Cross Church

This mosaic in the Holy Cross Parish Hall was made by the Holy Cross School 8th grade class in 1970. The project was completed under the supervision of Sister M. Colette.

CalSTRS Building -a view from the top!

Thank you Dan Harris, Graphic Technician with the City of West Sacramento, for this shot of the CalSTRS Building (taken from the top of the Ziggurat Building).

Many Hands

These hands greeted us as we entered our vacation home overlooking Bodega Bay.

The Ziggurat Glow

Thanks David Kamminga for another beautiful shot of West Sacramento's River front at night. The building was designed to glow at night but now is only lit on special occasions.

Jazz Artists Mural

Louis Armstrong and his Heavenly All-Star Band greet visitors arriving at the New Orleans Airport.

Eye Catchers

Blue Sun in the morning...hope that everyone is enjoying this great sunny weather we are having!

Fountain in Target Plaza

You might have passed by the charming fountain and courtyard sitting area located in the Target Plaza with out even noticing it. We are hoping for some more retail tenants in that space soon so we can enjoy even more great shopping in West Sacramento!