The 29th Annual Wine and Food Fest, benefiting Make-A-Wish, hosted more than 1,200 guests at the Sacramento Convention Center on April 23. More than 100 restaurants, wineries breweries and other fine spirit establishments provided tastings.

On April 23, 950 men participated in WEAVE’s Walk a Mile in Her Shoes event raising awareness and more than $315,000 to support survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault and sex trafficking. 

Team4Tomorrows, a fundraising campaign for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, hosted a 1920s swingin’ soirée at ASR Restaurant & Lounge, where all proceeds went to fund and find a cure for blood cancer.

Miles Treaster & Associates (MTA) celebrated their new location on 13th & R with an open house on April 28. Over 300 clients, local architects, designers and other industry representatives enjoyed a beautiful Sacramento evening. MTA’s mission is to create inspired spaces that increase employee communication, attraction and retention. 

Photos: Joseanna Tse

The Power Inn Alliance held their 23rd annual luncheon on March 24, honoring a coalition of over 1,300 businesses and property owners in the Power Inn area of Sacramento, California. The Alliance advocates for business, transportation and community through advocacy, beautification and networking.

The Sacramento Hispanic Chamber of Commerce’s 44th annual “Salud” Business Awards Gala on was on Feb. 27 at the Doubletree Hotel. The keynote speaker this year was Antonio Villaraigosa, the former mayor of Los Angeles.

Local celebrities and fashion-lovers alike walked the red carpet at the 10th annual Sacramento Fashion Week, held Feb. 21-27, in multiple locations across Sacramento. Models showcased the Spring/Summer and Fall/Winter collections of more than 25 local and emerging designers. 

Photography: Kondrya Photography, Glenn Jones and Oscar Vasquez

The sold-out Downton Abbey fundraiser, benefiting KVIE Public Television and celebrating the finale of Downton Abbey on MASTERPIECE, was held on Feb. 21 at the home of Russ and Patti Solomon.

More than 600 young professionals gathered at Memorial Auditorium on March 18 for the third annual MetroEDGE Emerge Summit. National in scope and local in focus, the summit is created for and by young professionals to inspire action in their cities, communities and careers.

The National Association of Women Business Owners Sacramento Valley Chapter held their annual Entrepreneur’s Edge symposium on Feb. 18 at downtown Sacramento’s Sutter Club. This annual event brings together women business owners in the community to learn and enhance skills, gain insights and help businesses thrive.