Channel 24, Sacramento’s newest music venue, is celebrating one year in business in the heart of the Newton Booth neighborhood in Midtown.The overall reaction from venue leaders, nearby residents, and neighboring businesses has been largely positive, even as the area has adjusted to heavier crowds and busier event nights.“It’s been such an incredibly positive experience,” Channel 24 General Manager John Gunton said. “The staff has been wonderful. All the community has been wonderful, patrons have been amazing, the shows have been awesome, the artists have been excited.”Gunton said there was uncertainty before the venue opened after years of planning and construction, especially because of its location in a predominantly residential part of Midtown.“I think there was some nervousness in the neighborhood about parking and different things, and it’s just all worked out really well,” Gunton said. “We can’t thank the community enough because they’ve really welcomed us with open arms.”Over the past year, Channel 24 has hosted sold-out shows, added dates, and seen strong demand for both concerts and comedy performances.“The numbers speak for themselves,” Gunton said.Still, for many neighbors, the biggest question was how the venue would affect daily life.Gary Martinez, who lives nearby, said parking during events has been the main issue.“The only problem is the parking at night when they have the events,” Martinez said.But Martinez said noise has not been a problem.“No noise complaints at all,” Martinez said. “You can’t hear. No noise at all.”Nearby businesses also say the venue has helped bring more people into the neighborhood.Rachel Ricketts, owner of Rex Vintage next door, said Channel 24 has increased visibility for her shop and helped her business.“It’s brought a lot of visibility to my shop, I think,” Ricketts said. “Business has been a little bit better over this last year, if I could be honest.”Ricketts added that the venue’s operations have gone more smoothly than some neighbors may have expected.“It really has run smoothly, and it hasn’t affected me in a negative way at all,” Ricketts said.Gunton said the venue’s success reflects a broader energy in Sacramento’s arts and entertainment scene.“What’s going on at Channel 24 and in a bigger way in Sacramento right now is special,” Gunton said.As part of its first anniversary, Channel 24 is also preparing to open a new VIP space next week called Studio 24. The addition will include a private viewing balcony, upgraded food and drink options, and offerings from local vendors.See more coverage of top California stories here | Download our app | Subscribe to our morning newsletter | Find us on YouTube here and subscribe to our channel

SACRAMENTO, Calif. —

Channel 24, Sacramento’s newest music venue, is celebrating one year in business in the heart of the Newton Booth neighborhood in Midtown.

The overall reaction from venue leaders, nearby residents, and neighboring businesses has been largely positive, even as the area has adjusted to heavier crowds and busier event nights.

“It’s been such an incredibly positive experience,” Channel 24 General Manager John Gunton said. “The staff has been wonderful. All the community has been wonderful, patrons have been amazing, the shows have been awesome, the artists have been excited.”

Gunton said there was uncertainty before the venue opened after years of planning and construction, especially because of its location in a predominantly residential part of Midtown.

“I think there was some nervousness in the neighborhood about parking and different things, and it’s just all worked out really well,” Gunton said. “We can’t thank the community enough because they’ve really welcomed us with open arms.”

Over the past year, Channel 24 has hosted sold-out shows, added dates, and seen strong demand for both concerts and comedy performances.

“The numbers speak for themselves,” Gunton said.

Still, for many neighbors, the biggest question was how the venue would affect daily life.

Gary Martinez, who lives nearby, said parking during events has been the main issue.

“The only problem is the parking at night when they have the events,” Martinez said.

But Martinez said noise has not been a problem.

“No noise complaints at all,” Martinez said. “You can’t hear. No noise at all.”

Nearby businesses also say the venue has helped bring more people into the neighborhood.

Rachel Ricketts, owner of Rex Vintage next door, said Channel 24 has increased visibility for her shop and helped her business.

“It’s brought a lot of visibility to my shop, I think,” Ricketts said. “Business has been a little bit better over this last year, if I could be honest.”

Ricketts added that the venue’s operations have gone more smoothly than some neighbors may have expected.

“It really has run smoothly, and it hasn’t affected me in a negative way at all,” Ricketts said.

Gunton said the venue’s success reflects a broader energy in Sacramento’s arts and entertainment scene.

“What’s going on at Channel 24 and in a bigger way in Sacramento right now is special,” Gunton said.

As part of its first anniversary, Channel 24 is also preparing to open a new VIP space next week called Studio 24. The addition will include a private viewing balcony, upgraded food and drink options, and offerings from local vendors.

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