2007
California Events Calendar 2007
Jan to
mid-April 2007 WHALE
WATCHING
- Views available along the vantage points of the California Coast that
include Big Sur, Santa Cruz, Humboldt Bay, Monterey Bay, Ventura, Santa
Barbara, Point Fermin, Newport Beach and San Diego.
DANA POINT Cruise Photos & Tickets! - Each winter, thousands of
California Gray Whales leave the cold Artic Seas and follow the coastline to
the warm, calm waters of Southern California and Baja. This 5,000-mile
migration brings much of the pod past Dana Point, where pods of Giant Grays
can be easily seen and photographed. Dana Wharf Sportfishing – (949)
496-5794 www.danawharfsportfishing.com; Dana Island Yacht Charters –
(949) 248-7400 www.danaislandyachts.com; Ocean Institute – (949)
496-2274 www.ocean-institute.org; Aventura Sailing Association – (949)
493-9493 www.aventurasailing.com; Captain Dave’s Dolphin Safari –
(949) 488-2828 www.dolphinsafari.com |
Dana Point Hotels
REDONDO BEACH - California gray whale migration from the Arctic to
Baja and back. Dolphins, Harbor Seals and Sea Lions and the beautiful Santa
Monica Bay coastline on three-hour experience. (310) 372-2111
www.rbmarina.com
SAN DIEGO - Annual
migration of California gray whales to the warm breeding grounds off the
coast of Baja California. Glimpse these peaceful "giants of the sea" from
Cabrillo National Monument or on special whale-watching cruises.
619-557-5450 or 619-236-1212
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San Diego Hotels |
January 5,
2007
Friday COPPEROLIS -
Bluegrass Jam Copperopolis is held first and third Friday of the month,
7:00pm, jammers of all levels are welcome. Old Corner Saloon,
www.oldcorner.com Call: (209) 785-3047
January 6, 2007
Saturday PORT HUENEME -
Aries Spears Comedy Night. Time: 7pm. tickets presale $15 at the door $20
(He’s from MAD TV). Location: Oceanview Pavilion, 575 E. Surfside Drive,
Port Hueneme , CA 93041 www.oceanviewinfo.com
SANTA BARBARA - Music From Scrap with Guest Artist- Jason Summers at
gallery, Art from Scrap. Time: 10 a.m. to Noon. Location: 302 East Cota,
Santa Barbara (Corner of Garden and Cota). Call: (805) 884-0459
www.artfromscrap.org
January 9, 2007
SANTA ANA - Bowers Museum Presents
Renowned Chicano Author Gary Soto as Part of the Museum’s Literary Series. A
delightful evening in the company of celebrated poet and writer Gary Soto,
one of the most prolific and honored Chicano writers, is the first guest of
the new year for Bowers Museum’s Literary Series. The enjoyable evening,
co-sponsored by the museum’s Hispanic Cultural Arts Council, takes place in
the Fluor Gallery on Tuesday, Jan. 9 at 7 p.m. General admission is $8 and
$6 for members and students. Location: 2002 North Main St., Santa Ana. For
additional information call 714-567-3679 or visit the Bowers press site at
www.bowers.org.
Jan. 11, 2007
Thursday
PLEASANTON - Ward Connerly, civil
rights advocate and renown housing industry expert, is Guest Speaker at
dinner meeting of the Tri-Valley Republican
Women Federated, public invited. Mr. Connerly, author of the
autobiography, Creating Equal: My Fight Against Race Preferences, is
founder and chairman of the American Civil Rights Institute, a national,
not-for-profit organization aimed at educating the public about the need to
move beyond racial and gender preferences.
Time: 6:30 p.m. at the Sheraton Pleasanton Hotel (formerly the
Wyndham Garden Hotel) 5990 Stoneridge Mall Rd., Pleasanton.
New members and visitors are welcome.
Reservation deadline is January 8. Contact Marilyn (925) 485-9869. More
about Ward Connerly
SANTA ANA - Asian Dinner and Movie, “Red Sorghum,” at Bowers Museum.
Executive Chef Greg Weile of Tangata Restaurant creates Asian feast as a
before-movie treat. A delicious Asian-themed dinner created by Executive
Chef Greg Weile of Tangata of the Patina Group, followed by a film by
celebrated Chinese director Zhang Yimou, “Red Sorghum,” makes for a great
date night at Bowers Museum. The dinner takes place from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
and the film begins at 7:30 p.m. in the Fluor Gallery. A discussion of
the film will follow. General admission to the film is $10 and $8 for
members and students. For reservations at Tangata restaurant, please call
714-550-0906. For more information about this event, please call
714-567-3679. Location: 2002 North Main St., Santa Ana. www.bowers.org.
Jan. 12 - 28, 2007 HUNTINGTON BEACH
- Little Shop of Horrors - Huntington Beach Playhouse celebrates the 25th
anniversary of this landmark musical at the Huntington Beach Central Library
Theater. "Little Shop of Horrors" traces the story of a down-and-out Skid
Row floral assistant named Seymour who becomes an overnight sensation when
he discovers an exotic plant with a mysterious craving! Directed by Kent
Johnson. Live on stage Thursday-Saturday at 8 p.m. with matinee performances
on Saturdays and Sunday afternoons. 7111 Talbert Avenue. Tickets $18-$20.
Call box office at (714) 375-0696
January 13, 2007
BUENA PARK - Celebrity Meet &
Greet Fundraiser at the Holiday Inn - 7000 Beach Blvd., Buena Park, CA from
10:00am to 3:30pm. 100% of the Raffle/Silent Auction & 50% of the admission
benefits the Breast Cancer Fund. Meet many Celebrities!
celebritymeetandgreet.com
COSTA MESA - Pacific Symphony’s Family Musical Mornings embarks across
stormy seas at 10 a.m. and 11:30 a.m., to perform Pirates of the High Seas,
featuring music all about those swarthy scoundrels of the ocean—pirates!
Joining the Symphony onboard ship are the members of the Pacific Symphony
Youth Orchestra (PSYO) for a side-by-side performance, plus guest actors
Tyler Thompson, Angel Correa and Andy Garza. The crew, led by Associate
Music Director Michael Hall, sets sail to find what all good pirates
covet—hidden treasure. The audience is treated to music that conjures up a
storm at sea, a sunrise over the water, and even some mermaids. Location: ,
600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, CA. Purchase tickets at Symphony ticket
office at (714) 755-5799, pacificsymphony.org.
SANTA BARBARA - Marvelous Masks at gallery, Art from Scrap. Time: 10
a.m. to Noon. Location: 302 East Cota, Santa Barbara (Corner of Garden and
Cota). Call: (805) 884-0459 www.artfromscrap.org
January 14, 2007
Sunday LA JOLLA - The La Jolla Motor Car Classic Celebrates its 3rd
Year With a Tribute to British Marque. Exquisite British vehicles will be
the theme of the day at the 3rd Annual La Jolla Motor Car Classic. This year
Great Britain ’s illustrious automobiles will take center stage at the
picturesque La Jolla Cove lawn. This FREE event will allow visitors to take
in the sights and sounds of breathtaking La Jolla , while getting up close
and personal with some of the worlds most spectacular vintage automobiles.
This year’s featured marques are the remarkable British exotics dating from
pre-1972 which will include luxurious Aston Martins, hip and fun Mini
Coopers, sleek Jaguars, top of the line Rolls Royce’s, exquisite Bentley’s
and rare Austin Healy’s, just to name a few. In addition to the salute to
Britain, The La Jolla Motor Car Classic will also feature other marques from
around the globe and some or Southern California's most famous vintage and
modern vehicles. Visitors will also enjoy live British-inspired
entertainment to compliment the theme of the day. The scenic oceanfront
setting of La Jolla Cove, along with La Jolla ’s finest galleries, boutiques
and eateries which are only steps away will provide a wonderful addition to
this exceptional car exhibition. The La Jolla Motor Car Classic provides a
perfect way to spend the day and take in all that La Jolla has to offer.
Time:11:00 am to 3:00 pm. Call: 619.233.5008 or visit
www.lajollabythesea.com.
SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO -- “Southern Cali Surf Funk” band live @ The
Coach House w/ reggae legend Half Pint from Kingston Jamaica. QWIKSAND has a
new album titled “Liquid Dream” featuring work with grammy award-winning
producer Wyn Davis (Sublime, No Doubt) and engineer Dave Collins (Ben
Harper, Jack Johnson). QWIKSAND’s recent single “Concrete Cowboy” off their
latest album “The Fellowship Of The Groove” jumped nationwide into
mainstream commercial radio charts from light to heavy airplay on over 150
radio stations throughout the US, Canada and UK, along with a music video
now premiering to over 12 million viewers worldwide on the Yahoo! Music
Video Channel, iFilm, MSN Video Channel, NewBandTV, JustEnoughTV and French
AAATV. QWIKSAND recently made Top100 on NBC’s live music series
StarTomorrow. One of the best independent artists in the country by the
Independent Artist Registry. Doors open at 6pm. Show Time 7:00pm. All Ages.
The Coach House is located at 33157 Camino Capistrano San Juan Capistrano
CA, 92675. Price: $15. Tickets go on sale this weekend at planetsquared.com
SANTA ANA - Modern Age Restoration and Conservation Methods Lecture -
Anne Weaver, Conservator of the Mingei International Museum, shares
behind-the-scenes funny stories and nightmares she has known and loved while
working in this field as well as insight into the challenging and important
task of conserving art works with today’s technology. Co-sponsored by the
Collectors Council. Fluor Gallery. Location: 2002 North Main St., Santa Ana.
Admission: Members free; General $5. Time: 1:30 PM.
January 15, 2007
Monday SANTA ANA - Jazz
with A Little Night Music: Jazz at Bowers. Enjoy a drink, light dinner
and some great music at Tangata. LA-based trumpeter Elliott Caine and
his ensemble are back! Known for their expert musicianship and
well-crafted themes. From spirited soul and jazz to Latin funk and
beautiful, melancholy ballads, their flawless technique always receives rave
reviews. Cover charge: $10. Time: 6 to 9 PM. Location: 2002
North Main St., Santa Ana. bowers.org
January 19, 2007
PORT HUENEME - Egad what
A Cad / Vaudeville – Penny Wolcott Productions @ 7pm January 20 @ 2pm &
January 21 @ 2pm. Location: Oceanview Pavilion, 575 E. Surfside Drive, Port
Hueneme , CA 93041 www.oceanviewinfo.com
January 20, 2007
Saturday COLOMA - Gold
Discovery Day - Gold was discovered on January 24, 1848. It's commemorated
on the anniversary of James Marshall's momentous discovery of gold in the
tailrace of Sutter's Mill. Historic demonstrations, tours, speakers, and
Gold Rush music highlight this annual commemoration. Marshall Gold Discovery
State Historic Park, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. www.marshallgold.org
(530) 295-2162 or (530) 622-3470.
SANTA ANA - Land of Linens and Faience Finery Lecture - In this
richly illustrated talk, Dr. Elizabeth Barber, author and
professor of linguistics and archaeology at Occidental College, explores how
the Egyptians developed their cloth and clothing from the humble flax plant,
and how they learned to make gaily colored faience jewelry out of the
sand they had in such abundance. Fluor Gallery. Time: 1:30 PM. Admission:
Members $7; General $9, Location: 2002 North Main St., Santa Ana. bowers.org
SANTA BARBARA -Planes, Trains, and Automobiles at gallery, Art from
Scrap. Time: 10 a.m. to Noon. Location: 302 East Cota, Santa Barbara (Corner
of Garden and Cota). Call: (805) 884-0459 artfromscrap.org
January 25, 2007
SANTA ANA - Journey into
Impressionism Lecture - Travel with concert pianist Andrea Anderson on
the road of a beautiful
discovery beginning with the poets and paintings of the late 1800s and
culminating in the music of the early 1900s. Listen to the music of
Debussy and Ravel as you view the paintings of Monet, Manet, Degas,
Renoir and others. Time: 1:30 PM. Admission: Members $6; General $8,
Location: 2002 North Main St., Santa Ana. bowers.org
January 26, 2007
PORT HUENEME - Line
Dancing with Rhythm Rangers Tickets $10 doors open at 6:30pm. Location:
Oceanview Pavilion, 575 E. Surfside Drive, Port Hueneme , CA 93041
www.oceanviewinfo.com
January 27, 2007
Saturday PORT HUENEME -
Authentic Polynesian Luau Dinner Show 6:30 doors open Tickets $45.00 dinner
and show $29.00 show. Location: Oceanview Pavilion, 575 E. Surfside Drive,
Port Hueneme , CA 93041 www.oceanviewinfo.com
SACRAMENTO - Winter Wine and Food Fest, Benefiting the Make-a-Wish
Foundation of Sacramento and Northeastern California. Hanson McClain is
presenting the 19th Annual event that showcases more than sixty local
wineries and breweries and sixty of the areas finest restaurants. There is a
silent auction throughout the event, and a live auction at the end of the
evening. Among the largest philanthropic events in Sacramento, last year’s
Wine and Food Fest raised $685,000, enough to fund 90 wishes. Goal: To grant
95 wishes. Attire is cocktail, 21+. When: Saturday, January 27, 2007.
Time: 5:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. Where: Sacramento Convention Center, 14th & J
Street, Downtown Sacramento. Cost: $85.00 per person in advance; $95.00 per
person at the door. Contact:
dgabelich@makeawish-sacto.org, or call: (916) 437-0206
SANTA ANA - Bead Society of Orange County - Mary Olsen Kelly, gallery
owner from Hawaii, gives a lecture on pearls.
Fluor Gallery. Time: 10 a.m. Location: 2002 North Main St., Santa Ana.
SANTA ANA - Along the Silk Road - History and Mythology
Lecture. Join us as Dr. Susan Whitfield, Director of The International
Dunhuang Project, The British Library, introduces some of the
explorers and archaeologists who uncovered the forgotten kingdoms of
the Silk Road. Delving into what is meant by the Silk Road, she
examines its history and
mythology, and why we find it so appealing today. Fluor Gallery. Time: 1:30
p.m. Admission: Members $8; General $10. Location: 2002 North Main St.,
Santa Ana. bowers.org
SANTA BARBARA -Dragon
Puppets at gallery, Art from Scrap. Time: 10 a.m. to Noon. Location: 302
East Cota, Santa Barbara (Corner of Garden and Cota). Call: (805) 884-0459
artfromscrap.org
January 28, 2007
Sunday
LONG BEACH - Living
History Tours: Ghosts From The Past at Rancho Los Cerritos Historic Site.
Tour the 163-year-old adobe house with "ghosts from the past" who will step
forward in time to haunt the Rancho halls. These "living" history tours will
take you to the realms somewhere between 1840 - 1940. Take a fascinating
journey through time as costumed living history characters share their
stories about ranch life and work through their eyes. These free, guided
tours by our talented Friends of Rancho Los Cerritos volunteers will be
offered every half hour throughout the afternoon, with the last tour leaving
at 4:00 p.m. Please call (562) 570-1755 for additional information or visit
www.rancholoscerritos.org. 4600 Virginia Road, Long Beach (One
block west of Long Beach Blvd. at San Antonio Drive). Time: 1-4 p.m.
Admission: Free; donations welcome.
PALO ALTO - Ladysmith Black Mambazo - The Grammy Award-winning a
cappella ensemble Ladysmith Black Mambazo, regarded as South Africa's
cultural emissaries, captures the historic struggle of a great nation in an
inspiring repertoire that melds the tradition of Zulu harmony singing—songs
born in the mines during the apartheid era—with hints of gospel. The rich
uplifting harmonies and effortlessly synchronized dancing convey universal
themes of faith, hope, and peace, yielding a performance of pure,
uninhibited joy. Time: 2:30 PM. Location: Memorial Auditorium, 551 Serra
Mall, Palo Alto, CA. Cost: $44/$38/$26. Call: (650) 725-ARTS (2787).
http://livelyarts.stanford.edu
January 30, 2007
Tuesday MALIBU - Special
Solo Piano Performance with Bruce Hornsby. The new Box Set Intersections
(1985-2005) is included in the price of your ticket! Doors: 7:00PM Show:
8:00PM. Age: All Ages, plus free on site child care for ticket holders.
Bruce Hornsby struck RIAA gold--and triple platinum!--with his debut album,
The Way It Is, recorded with his band, the Range. His debut generated three
Top 20 hits, including its #1 title track, and earned Bruce Hornsby &
the Range the Best New Artist Grammy for 1986. Hornsby took home his second
Grammy in 1989 for Best Bluegrass Recording for "Valley Road" (from the
Nitty Gritty Dirt Band's Will The Circle Be Unbroken, Volume II) and his
third Grammy in 1993 for Best Pop Instrumental for "Barcelona Mona" (created
with Branford Marsalis for the Barcelona Olympics). His eight previous
albums--The Way It Is (1986), Scenes From The Southside (1988), A
Night On The Town (1990), Harbor Lights (1993), Hot House (1995),
1998's double CD Spirit Trail, his double live collection Here Come The
Noisemakers (2000), and Big Swing Face (2002)--have sold more than 10
million copies worldwide. One of pop music's most in-demand "side" men,
Bruce Hornsby has played on more than 100 records with artists ranging from
Bob Dylan, Don Henley, and the Grateful Dead to Bob Seger, Bonnie Raitt, B
Fleck, and Willie Nelson, among many others. Bruce Hornsby became a
part-time member of the Grateful Dead and, from September 1990 to March
1992, performed with the group on more than 100 concerts in America and
Europe. (www.brucehornsby.com) Cost: $65 - 85. Call for reservations:
310-456-6722. Location: Malibu Performing Arts Center, 23825 Stuart Ranch
Road, Malibu, CA 90265. www.malibuperformingartscenter.com or
www.ticketweb.com
February 3, 2007
Saturday PORT HUENEME - Jo
Koy Comedy Night at 7pm Tickets presale $10 at the door $15 (opened up for
Carlos Mencia). Location: Oceanview Pavilion, 575 E. Surfside Drive, Port
Hueneme , CA 93041 www.oceanviewinfo.com
SANTA BARBARA -Wild and Wonderful Wood Animals at gallery, Art from
Scrap. Time: 10 a.m. to Noon. Location: 302 East Cota, Santa Barbara (Corner
of Garden and Cota). Call: (805) 884-0459 www.artfromscrap.org
Feb. 8, 2007
Thursday PLEASANTON -
Truffles, Tidbits and Wine Tasting...a dessert and wine experience,”
presented by the Pleasanton Downtown Association, will be held from 6 to 9
p.m. at participating downtown Pleasanton businesses. This is a sweetheart
of an event, an evening to be shared with friends or that special “someone”.
The event kicks off at The Rose Hotel, 807 Main Street , Pleasanton.
Participants will receive a commemorative wine glass, map, and of course,
enjoy “Truffles, Tidbits and Wine Tasting.” Wineries of the Livermore Valley
Winegrowers Association will be pouring red and white wines, ports, dessert
wines and champagnes. Each participating business will feature sweet treats
and/or hors d’oeuvres to pair with the selections being poured. Tickets may
be purchased in advance at a discounted price of $25 between January 8th and
February 7th. This event has been a sell out every year so don’t wait
until the last minute to purchase your tickets. If there are any remaining
tickets available, they will be sold on the evening of the event at the Rose
Hotel for $30 beginning at 5:45 p.m. All tickets must be redeemed for
glasses by 7:30 p.m. For information, visit their website at
www.pleasantondowntown.net or call the Pleasanton Downtown Association at
925-484-2199, ext. 4#.
SANTA ANA - Dinner and a Movie: Ju Dou. Experience Executive Chef
Greg Weile’s superb Asian-themed dinner
before you catch the film! A Best Director award went to Zhang Yimou for
this 1990 film. Set in rural China of the 1920s, it is an Oedipal fable of
an abusive husband and his beautiful bride and the adopted nephew who falls
in love with her. Discussion to follow. Fluor Gallery. Time: 5:00PM - 7:00
PM Dinner; 7:00 PM - Film. For reservations to Tangata, please call
714.550.0906. Admission: Members $8; General $10 Location: 2002 North Main
St., Santa Ana. bowers.org
Feb. 10, 2007
Saturday CERRITOS - The
Confident Collector - Join author, antique collector and appraiser Diana
Sanders Cinamon in the Skyline Room at the Cerritos Library at 10:00 a.m.
for a talk about antique styles, jewelry and silver hallmarks. Aimed at both
beginning and more seasoned collectors, learn a few tips about identifying
your treasures. Her discussion will focus on antique periods and
styles, silver hallmarks and jewelry making techniques. Copies of her book
"All About Antique Silver with International Hallmarks" will be available
for purchase and signing. The library is located at: 18025 Bloomfield Avenue
Cerritos, California 90703. Phone: (562) 916-1350.
DANVILLE - The 6th Hats Off
America Red T-Shirt 10K Run/5K Walk will be held beginning at 10 a.m. on
Saturday, February 10, 2007 at Sycamore Valley Park , 2101 Holbrook Drive ,
Danville , rain or shine. Entry fee is $35 per person. All runners and
volunteers will receive a red t-shirt and a barbecue lunch after the run.
There is no entry fee for volunteers.
Run with Sparky George, the Bear Flag Runner, to raise awareness and money
for the Hats Off America (HOA) nonprofit organization. Hats Off America was
created by Sparky George, owner of Classic Car Auto Restoration and Repair
in San Ramon, a Vietnam vet and the “Bear Flag Runner” of Danville . In
honor of service personnel being deployed in Iraq , the Bear Flag Runner has
been running six miles a night, five days a week since September 15, 2002 .
HOA raises money for families of soldiers who have died in Afghanistan and
Iraq . The run is another way that Hats Off America lets the families know
that they and their loved ones will not be forgotten. For information or to
register or volunteer, contact Sparky George at (925) 855-1950 or
thebearflagrunner@yahoo.com Visit hatsoffamerica.us.
SANTA BARBARA -Story Boxes with Guest Artist-Jason Summers at
gallery, Art from Scrap. Time: 10 a.m. to Noon. Location: 302 East Cota,
Santa Barbara (Corner of Garden and Cota). Call: (805) 884-0459
www.artfromscrap.org
February 10 & 11, 2007
LODI - A Decadent Weekend of
Wine & Chocolate in Lodi Wine Country. Lodi Wine Country invites you to
‘Unwrap the Golden Ticket’ in one of over 30 wineries at our 10th annual
Wine & Chocolate Weekend. Guests receive a chocolate bar and have the
opportunity to win a Lodi Wine County Weekend Getaway or over 100 other
prizes. Delicious Lodi wines paired with decadent chocolates will be
available at all participating wineries. Enjoy barrel tasting, wine and
chocolate pairing, live music, and handcrafted wines. Lodi wineries,
winemakers, and winery owners will showcase their finest and roll out the
red carpet in hometown hospitality during our Wine & Chocolate Extravaganza.
A portion of the proceeds will benefit the American Caner society – Breast
Cancer Research. Tickets are $30 in advance and $45 at the door at any
participating winery. Ticket includes a commemorative wine glass, chocolate
bar, and admission to all participating wineries on both days. There is no
charge for designated drivers. Visit www.lodiwine.com for information on
special winery activities or to purchase advance tickets. Time: from
11am to 4pm daily. Also,
contact the Lodi Wine & Visitor Center at (209) 367-4727, 2545 W. Turner
Road, Lodi.
LONG BEACH - The largest travel show on the West Coast, the Los
Angeles Times Travel & Adventure Show with activities: a huge scuba
pool, rock climbing wall, a golf simulator sponsored by Tourism Ireland,
exhibitor workshops, cultural performers, guest speakers on adventure and
cultural travel, and much more. Time: 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Where: Long
Beach Convention Center, 300 East Ocean Blvd., Long Beach, CA. Tickets are
$10 per day for adults; children 12 years of age and under may attend for
free. www.adventureexpo.com or call (203) 878-2577 ext. 100.
Feb. 12, 2007
Monday PLEASANTON -
Concannon Winemaker Dinner, “Rocks, Wines and Valentines”. This is a
sumptuous four-course gourmet Concannon Winemaker Dinner, benefiting the
Museum On Main’s Pleasanton Exhibit Room. It will be held beginning with
cocktails at 6:30 p.m. at Pleasanton Hotel, 855 Main Street . Tickets are
$100 per person or $750 for a table for eight. The reservation deadline is
Saturday, February 3. Included in the festive evening will be a
“two-bit” auction and a talk by Jim Concannon on the history of the
Concannon Winery and valley winemaking. The menu will include: reception -
seafood cakes with lemon aioli, Stamp Makers White wine; first course -
Chardonnay poached pears on mixed baby greens with spiced nuts, green apple,
citrus vinaigrette and Concannon Chardonnay 2005; second course: grilled
pepper-crusted filet mignon stuffed with wild mushrooms and Applewood smoked
bacon with cassis cabernet demi-glace, roasted fingerling potatoes, grilled
vegetables and Concannon Reserve Cabernet 2003; dessert chocolate and
Gorgonzola cheesecake and Concannon Petite Syrah 1998 and 1999. For
reservations and information, contact the museum at (925) 462-2766, 603 Main
St , Pleasanton.
Feb. 14 - 15, 2007
Wednesday - Thursday
LONG BEACH - Love is in the Air in a dinner concert with Broadway
tenor Kevin Earley (Thoroughly Modern Millie and Les Miserables) and Bets
Malone (The Ten Commandments with Val Kilmer). Bets Malone & Kevin
Earley perform Valentine Day romantic songs from mostly Broadway musical
hits. Adults: Section A (front) - $75; Section B (sides/back) - $65. Prices
include dinner at 6pm & performance at 7pm. Location: Carpenter Center on
the campus of California State University Long Beach, 6200 Atherton St.,
Long Beach, CA 90815. Call: (562) 985-4274. carpenterarts.org
February 17, 2007
Saturday ALAMEDA -
Celebrate Black History Month onboard the Aircraft Carrier USS Hornet Museum
with special exhibits and family activities. A presentation on the role of
Afro-Americans in the military will take place at 1 p.m. on the main deck of
the ship. Visitors can also participate in pilot mission briefings, witness
aircraft being lifted to the flight deck, and sit in the cockpit of a
fighter jet. Aircraft flight simulations will be held from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Museum admission is $14 for adults and $6 for kids (5-17). A special price
of $20 for a family (up to four people) is being offered on this day. There
will be a Flashlight Tour from 8:30 – 11 a.m. for those who want a more
in-depth look at an aircraft carrier. The tour includes areas not open to
the general public. Cost is $35 per person and includes all-day admission.
Location: 707 W. Hornet Avenue , Pier 3 in Alameda, CA. Plenty of free
parking. www.hornetevents.com
SAN DIEGO - Brazillian Carnaval 2007 15th Annual San Diego Brazilian
Mardi Gras Ball. San Diego Brazil Carnaval 2007 features Carnaval Bands,
Capoeira, Parades, and Mardi Gras Beads. SambaD� an explosive
Brazilian Carnaval Band dedicated to make people dance with vocalist Dahnd�
da Hora from Bahia, Brasil plus "Special Guests" Marcio Peter and Wagner
Abuter from the legendary Bloco Afro Il� Aiy� , Mindinho and Capoeira
Brasil, G.R.E.S. Unidos de San Diego Samba School, plus "Special Guest"
Chalo Eduardo . Rich in beauty and color, “Spectacular Samba Show” features
dancers in glittering costumes adorned in sequins, beads and feathers
accompanied by percussionists playing the authentic Batucada rhythms of Rio
de Janeiro. Time: 9 p.m. - 2 a.m. Doors open at 8:30 p.m. Location:
4th and B - at 345 B Street , San Diego , CA. For Info: (619)
224.4684 For Tickets: call (619) 299.2583. Cost: $28 + HOB service charge.
Reserved VIP seats $75 / $80 at Door
SANTA ANA - Grand Opening Gala - The Grand Opening Gala of the new
Dorothy and Donald Kennedy Wing, underwritten by Tiffany & Company,
will feature a reception and dinner by Tangata with entertainment provided
by the California. Dreamin’ Band. Silent and live auction. Time: 6 p.m.
Tickets are $1,000 per person. For more reservations and information, please
call 714.567.3635. . Location: 2002 North Main St., Santa Ana. bowers.org
SANTA BARBARA -Mad Hatter Hats at gallery, Art from Scrap. Time: 10 a.m.
to Noon. Location: 302 East Cota, Santa Barbara (Corner of Garden and Cota).
Call: (805) 884-0459 artfromscrap.org
SONOMA - VinOlivo. Part of the 6th annual Sonoma Valley Olive
Festival, the VinOlivo fundraiser is a Gala Celebration and Feast for the
Senses. Enjoy all that Sonoma Valley Wine Country has to Offer: Taste and
Purchase Future Releases of Sonoma’s Most Exclusive Wines Straight from the
Barrel, Ignite your Taste Buds with Culinary Delights from over 20 of
Sonoma’s Finest Restaurants and Caterers, Socialize with Winemakers as you
Sip Their Current Release Wines, Sample Local Artisans Olives and Olive Oils
at the Olive Bar, Peruse the Silent Auction for Rare Large Format Bottles
and Other Unique Wine Collectables, Indulge in Sweet Temptations at the Port
and Chocolate Fondue Extravaganza. Time: 6-9:30 PM. Tickets $65. Location:
The Lodge at Sonoma , 1325 Broadway, Sonoma , CA 95476. Phone: (707)
935-0803. www.sonomavalleywine.com
Feb. 18 - August 19,
2007
SANTA ANA - Treasures from
Shanghai : 5000 Years of Chinese Art and Culture” from at Bowers
Museum. East West Bank Gallery located in the new wing for its vast
collection of Chinese art and culture dating from the Xia period through the
Qing Dynasty, and in various categories including bronze, ceramics, jade,
lacquer wares, agate, metal woks, bamboo carvings, jadeite, as well as
painting and calligraphy. The choices of the 77 sets of artifacts was made
by Shanghai Museum Deputy Director, Chen Kelun, and Bowers Museum President,
Peter Keller. During its grand
opening on Feb. 18, 2007, the museum will feature three special exhibitions:
Treasures from Shanghai: 5000 Years of Chinese Art and Culture, Ansel Adams:
Classic Images, and Mummies: Death and the Afterlife in Ancient
Egypt…Treasures from the British Musuem as well as six permanent
exhibitions: First Californians; Vision of the Shaman, Song of the Priest;
Missions and Ranchos; California Legacies; California: The Golden Years; Art
of Adornment: Tribal Beauty. Location: 2002 N. Main St. Santa Ana Hours: 10
a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday.
BICYCLE RACE - AMGEN Tour of California will bring the drama and
excitement of a professional bicycle stage race to the California coast. The
world's top professional teams will compete over an eight-day, 700-mile race
on a route that includes the California redwoods, wine country and the
Pacific Coast. The tour will also raise funds for cancer care and treatment.
www.amgentourofcalifornia.com
2/18/07 SAN FRANCISCO - Individual time trials
2/19/07 SAUSALITO to SANTA ROSA
2/20/07 SANTA ROSA to SACRAMENTO
2/21/07 STOCKTON to SAN JOSE
2/22/07 SEASIDE to SAN LUIS OBISPO
2/23/07 SOLVANG
2/24/07 SANTA BARBARA to SANTA CLARITA
2/25/07 LONG BEACH
Feb 23 - 25,
2007
SANTA ROSA - Tattoos & Blues
- 16th Annual Tattoos and Blues event includes three days of tattooing and
body piercing by some of the worlds finest artists, competitions, seminars,
live blues music, circus acts, and fine foods. Organized by Izzy's Yreka
Tattoo, it will be held at The Flamingo Resort in Santa Rosa, CA. Tickets:
$25/day or $45/weekend. Contact Izzy at (530) 842-6100 or izzy@nctv.com
February 24, 2007
Saturday SANTA BARBARA -Radical
Robots at gallery, Art from Scrap. Time: 10 a.m. to Noon. Location: 302 East
Cota, Santa Barbara (Corner of Garden and Cota). Call: (805) 884-0459
www.artfromscrap.org
CARLSBAD -
Flower Fields Ranunculus
Tours, Every March and April, the Flower
Fields at Carlsbad Ranch blossom into a spectacular sea of brightly colored
ranunculus flowers. Visitors can view and tour the fields in Carlsbad. Open
to the public seven days a week, 9am to 5pm. Interstate 5 to Palomar Airport
Road Exit. Admission fee and guided tours must be arranged in advance.
760-431-0352 or www.theflowerfields.com|
Carlsbad Hotels |
March 1, 2007
ARROYO GRANDE - Jazz Concert with
Preservation Hall Jazz Band, the New Orleans jazz band. Time: 7:30 p.m.
Location: 487 Fair Oaks, Arroyo Grande, CA Call: (805) 489-9444.
www.clarkcenter.org
March 3, 2007
Saturday
LAGUNA BEACH - Laguna Beach Patriots Parade - 41st annual event
includes bands, floats, entertainment. Time: 11 a.m. Location: Pacific Coast
Highway near Hwy 133 in downtown Laguna Beach. lagunabeachparade.org
SANTA BARBARA -Silly Sea Creatures at gallery, Art from Scrap. Time:
10 a.m. to Noon. Location: 302 East Cota, Santa Barbara (Corner of Garden
and Cota). Call: (805) 884-0459 www.artfromscrap.org
March 3 - 4, 2007
Saturday, Sunday DANA POINT
- Held in conjunction with the annual
Dana Point Whale Watching tours is Festival of the Whales. The
Annual Festival occurs March 3 ,4, 10 &11. It includes live music, boat
rides, competitions, food and vendors and more! March 3 events: Festival of
Whales Parade "Magical Migration” begins at 10 am along Pacific Coast
Highway from Selva Road to Golden Lantern. Whale of a Shoe Horseshoe
Tournament at Doheny State Beach Park's horseshoe courts located on the
beach near lifeguard station #9 just south of the camping area costs $10
entry donation. Contact Hal Griswold at 949/496-0577 or email setibird@yahoo.com
Call: (949) 496-5794. www.festivalofwhales.com
Mar. 10, 2007
Saturday
NEWPORT BEACH - Sunday Brunch and Fashion Show sponsored by Teen
Challenge International. Enjoy this 5 star member only resort for a day of
fun, food, and fashion. You too can pamper yourself to a day of luxury.
Treat yourself to a 5 star BRUNCH with includes pastries and coffee to
start, Followed by an exquisite breakfast. During your Brunch you will enjoy
a 5 star Fashion show and many boutiques you can shop at. Be sure to visit
our Fashion Show picture booth to remember the event by. Balboa Bay Club and
Resort, Pacific Coast Highway, Newport Beach, CA. From 9-1pm. email
missdelavega@msn.com for tickets
SANTA BARBARA -Forever Plastic with Guest Artist Holly Mackay at
gallery, Art from Scrap. Time: 10 a.m. to Noon. Location: 302 East Cota,
Santa Barbara (Corner of Garden and Cota). Call: (805) 884-0459
www.artfromscrap.org
March 10 - 11, 2007
Saturday, Sunday
DANA POINT
- Held in conjunction with the annual Festival of the Whales. The Annual
Festival includes live music, boat rides, competitions, food and vendors and
more! Call: (949) 496-5794. www.festivalofwhales.com
March 17, 2007
Saturday
ARROYO GRANDE - St. Patrick's Day Concert - Highland bagpipes, uilleann
pipes, whistles, fiddle, and mandolin against a backdrop of guitar and
bouzouki accompaniment, with an occasional rousing chorus song mixed in
begins the Irish concert by Molly's Revenge (mollysrevenge.com) in concert
with Liz Carroll & John Doyle at Clark Center. Time: 7:30 p.m. Location: 487
Fair Oaks, Arroyo Grande, CA Call: (805) 489-9444. www.clarkcenter.org
LIVERMORE - Three Tableaus of Faure performed by
Valley Concert Chorale. Experience the elegant music of French
composer Gabriel Faure. His comforting, contemplative and peaceful Requiem
is the centerpiece of the concert. Cantique de Jean Racine, his beautiful
student work that won a first prize composition award, praised for its
balance, serenity and nobility, will capture your spirit. And finally, the
women of the Chorale will share his profound and delicate Messe Basse. Time:
8 p.m. Location: First Presbyterian Church, 4th & L Streets,
Livermore, CA. Cost: $17 - 20 /adult, 18 and under free.
www.valleyconcertchorale.org Call (925) 866-4003.
PASO ROBLES - Zinfandel Festival at the Mid-State Fairgrounds in
Paso Robles. The annual Zinfandel Festival includes live and silent
auctions, a traditional collaborative Zinfandel Blend, and a Zinfandel Grand
Tasting on Saturday, March 17. All of this is surrounded by three days of
special activities at more than 80 individual Paso Robles wineries. The live
auction takes place between 5-7 p.m. with the Grand Tasting directly after
that. Gourmet food perfect for pairing with Zinfandel will be provided free
of charge. Live music include, too! Tickets available December 2006.
www.pasowine.com or call 800.549.WINE.
SANTA BARBARA -Piggy Banks at gallery, Art from Scrap. Time: 10
a.m. to Noon. Location: 302 East Cota, Santa Barbara (Corner of Garden and
Cota). Call: (805) 884-0459 www.artfromscrap.org
March 17 - 18 2007
Saturday - Sunday PORT HUENEME
- Health Expo at Oceanview Pavilion, 575 E. Surfside Drive, Port Hueneme
, CA 93041 oceanviewinfo.com
TEMECULA -
Blue Grass Festival with Byron Berline - Old Town Temecula's
7th Annual event is free! St. Patrick's Day weekend in Old Town
Temecula will have a bit of an Appalachian and Celtic hum to it with the
seventh annual Old Town Temecula Bluegrass Festival featuring Byron Berline,
Bluegrass Etc. with Dennis Caplinger; The Silverado Bluegrass Band; The
Burnette Family; Dave Stamey; and Pacific Ocean Bluegrass. More bands will
be announced later in the event that is known as one of the best free
festivals on the West Coast. Sponsored by the City of Temecula. To
visit the cultural district of Old Town Temecula take the 15 Freeway to
Rancho California Road or Highway 79 south and follow the signs leading to
Old Town Front Street. Public parking is free. For more information call
(951) 694-6412 or visit www.temeculacalifornia.com.
March 18, 2007
Saturday PLEASANTON - Three
Tableaus of Faure performed by
Valley Concert Chorale. Experience the elegant music of French
composer Gabriel Faure. His comforting, contemplative and peaceful Requiem
is the centerpiece of the concert. Cantique de Jean Racine, his beautiful
student work that won a first prize composition award, praised for its
balance, serenity and nobility, will capture your spirit. And finally, the
women of the Chorale will share his profound and delicate Messe Basse. Time:
3 p.m. Location: Trinity Lutheran Church, Pleasanton, CA. Cost: $17 - 20
/adult, 18 and under free. www.valleyconcertchorale.org Call (925)
866-4003.
March 21 - 25, 2007
OAKHURST -Southern Yosemite
Automotive Film Festival - West coast car buffs now have another
attraction to add to their menu of automotive related events. Oakhurst
automotive enthusiast and former pro racer Dave Wolin, the Oakhurst Area
Chamber of Commerce and The Met Cinema have invented a film festival for car
enthusiasts; possibly the first of it’s kind anywhere. Southern Yosemite
Automotive Film Festival will featuring automotive related films from the
50’s through today and offer something for everyone. Film legend James
Garner will be the recipient of the “Southern Yosemite Lifetime Achievement
Award” for his work in automotive films and both his auto racing
blockbuster, “Grand Prix” and his documentary “The Racing Scene” will be
screened. Hard to find films like “Two Lane Blacktop” from 1971, as well as
perennial favorites such as “LeMans” and “Days of Thunder”, all best seen on
a big screen, and dozens more, will be shown over a five day period. They
have located some almost never before seen films such as the Austin Film
Festival’s winner, “Dirt”, John Schneider’s “Collier & Co. and possibly the
first ever showing of 1961’s “Sound of Speed” All films will be shown at the
Met Cinema in downtown Oakhurst and all the proceeds go to a variety of
charities. The complete schedule of more than 24 films can be seen at
www.southernyosemite.com. Film festival week includes displays of racing,
vintage, antique and exotic cars, automobilia and souvenir vendors,
celebrity autograph signings featuring stars and well known race car drivers
and automotive industry personalities, limited access cocktail parties, wine
tasting from local wineries and other auto related events. Tours of Yosemite
National Park, ski outings, golf tournaments, train rides on the Yosemite
Mountain Sugar Pine Railway, hosted trips to the local Chukchansi Gold
Resort and Casino and a variety of family oriented events will be available.
www.southernyosemite.com or contact the Oakhurst Chamber of Commerce, online
at www.oakhurstchamber.com or call 559-683-7766.
March 24, 2007
SANTA BARBARA -Let’s Rock! Rock Animals at gallery, Art from Scrap.
Time: 10 a.m. to Noon. Location: 302 East Cota, Santa Barbara (Corner of
Garden and Cota). Call: (805) 884-0459 www.artfromscrap.org
March 24 - 25, 2007
PALM SPRINGS - Angel & Dolphin
Festival. A benefit Festival to bring awareness to the "Angel on the San
Jacinto Mountain" in Palm Springs and to the connection between Angels &
Dolphins with all of us. (Angel on the mountain is
visible shape etched to the rock by natural phenomena.)
It's a benefit and educational Festival for the Entire Family. The Festival
in Sunrise Park is held from 10am - 6pm, All booths related to Angels &
Dolphins: Art/Craft/Entertainment/Angel readers/Food. Free Admission.
www.angelanddolphinfestival.com
March 25, 2007
NEWPORT BEACH - Blue Cross of California Spirit Run 24th Annual USATF
certified 10K /5K event. Race course is around Fashion Island with rolling
hills and cool ocean breezes. Event features a post race celebration, Kid's
Expo, live entertainment and age group awards. Proceeds benefit local youth
programs. Time: 6:30 AM Registration; 7:00 - 11:00 AM Kids' Expo; 7:15 AM
10K Run; 8:30 AM 5K Run; 8:35 AM 5K Family Walk; 9:30 AM - 10:40 AM
Kids Races. Location: Edwards Cinemas, Fashion Island, Newpor Beach, CA.
Registration: Adult $25; Senior 60+ or Child 12 & under $17. After
3/18/2006: add $3, T-shirt supplied. Event Hotline- 949-222-3131.
www.kinaneevents.com
March 31, 2007
Saturday
SANTA BARBARA - Santa Barbara Fur Ball. Animal lovers from all over
are invited to attend the Santa Barbara Fur Ball to help save innocent
lives. A festive evening of black tie and TAILS, held at the beautiful Fess
Parker Double Tree Resort, 633 East Carrillo Blvd, Santa Barbara. No-host
cocktails and silent auction begin at 6 p.m. and live auction, dinner, a
heartwarming program and dancing follow. Hosted by the Santa Barbara County
Animal Care Foundation, Inc. proceeds benefit the homeless and abandoned
animals in our local county shelters. Advance tickets are required, for more
information please visit our website at www.sbcanimlacare.org or call (805)
260-2386.
SANTA BARBARA -Wondrously Wiry Flowers at gallery, Art from
Scrap. Time: 10 a.m. to Noon. Location: 302 East Cota, Santa Barbara (Corner
of Garden and Cota). Call: (805) 884-0459 www.artfromscrap.org
April 7, 2007
ARCADIA - Santa Anita Derby Day Run. It's a community 5K run with
Masters, Open Run and Kid's 6-Furlong Race and Homestretch Dash that begins
and finishes at the legendary Santa Anita Park. The flat, fast course runs
through the beautiful L.A. Arboretum and finishes on the track. includes
admission to the $750,000 Santa Anita Derby and the KROQ Microbrew Festival.
Event features a Post-Race Party on the infield including live music,
fabulous food and beer garden. Proceeds benefit Arcadia High School Athletic
Boosters Club and Arcadia Historical Museum. Registrations begins at 6:30
a.m. Location: Santa Anita Park, Arcadia, CA. Call: (760) 434-7706.
www.kinaneevents.com
April 8, 2007
Sunday
SAN DIEGO - The Easter Bonnet Parade & Hat Contest at The Park
in the Park 8th Ave & J St. PETCO Park features: Hat making for kids of
every age, a fabulously fun "Sidewalk Stroll" Hat Contest for different
ages, an Easter Egg hunt, activities and entertainment. Cost: $5 - $15
(proceeds benefit non-profit organizations.) Call 619-233-5008 for advance
tickets & vendor opportunities. Location Gaslamp Quarter. www.gaslamp.org
April 11 - 15
TOP
BEVERLY HILLS - Beverly Hills Film Festival - Beverly Hills
Film Festival (BHFF) is an international competition dedicated to showcasing
the art and talent of emerging filmmakers in the city globally recognized as
home to the motion-picture industry. Over 15,000 attendees congregate for 5
days of screenings, worldwide evening premieres, poolside celebrity panels,
special events, seminars, VIP After Parties and deal making. On the fifth
and final night of the Festival, BHFF black-tie Gala Awards Closing
Ceremonies are held at the Beverly Hills Hotel. Call: (310) 779-1206.
www.beverlyhillsfilmfestival.com
SONOMA - Sonoma Valley Film Festival. Celebrate 10 years of film,
food and wine! The 10th Annual Sonoma Valley Film Festival welcomes
you to an intimate and luxurious extended weekend in the heart of
Sonoma wine country, featuring over 75 new films from around the
world. Food & wine tastings before every film screening, lively receptions,
hot parties, exclusive winery excursions, and casual mingling with emerging
filmmakers, film stars, star winemakers and celebrity chefs. Passes
now at www.CinemaEpicuria.org, or call (707) 933-2600.
April 13 - 15, 2007
CALABASAS - Tribal Caravan L.A. is a celebration of Tribal Belly
Dance and Beyond with 3 days of workshops, performances, live music, Turkish
food, vending, & camping. Nominee for Favorite Festival/Promoter 2006 Golden
Belly Award People's Choice. Location: The Agoura Hills/Calabasas Community
Center, 27040 Malibu Hills Road, Calabasas, CA 91301. Tel: 818-880-2993
www.cityofcalabasas.com/
April 21, 2007
Saturday SAN DIEGO - Most
Tantalizing Taste Event, “Taste of Uptown / Hillcrest promises to be more
mouthwatering than ever. Bring your appetite, because this self-guided
walking tour will feature samples from more than 40 of the area’s finest
restaurants. “Tasters” will indulge in fresh seafood & sushi, perfect
pastas, all-American favorites, tantalizing Thai, and Asian delights. The
taste sensations don't stop there as participants will also sample
delectable desserts, specialty coffees and cool drinks. Spend the day
strolling the quaint neighborhood of Uptown / Hillcrest, with its charming
storefronts, friendly atmosphere and of course its world famous restaurants.
Time: Noon to 4:00 p.m. Tickets to the “Taste of Uptown / Hillcrest” are
only $25.00 and proceeds benefit the Hillcrest Association. For tickets or
information please call McFarlane Promotions at 619-233-5008 or go to
www.hillcrestassociation.com. Don't wait, because the “Taste of Uptown /
Hillcrest” is a sure sell-out and tickets are limited. Gather a group of
hungry friends and join us for a taste sensation you won't forget!
April 22, 2007
Sunday FALLBROOK -
Fallbrook Avocado Festival with food, food, fun. Sponsored by the Fallbrook
Chamber of Commerce, the event will be held from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
www.fallbrookca.org/AVOFEST.htm
NEWPORT BEACH -
Newport Beach Triathlon - The 29th Annual Kring & Chung Triathlon begins
with a � mile swim in the Back Bay of Newport Beach followed by a 15
mile two-loop cycling course, which will take place on Back Bay and
Eastbluff Drives. The race will conclude with a new fast and scenic 3 mile
run course. The UC Irvine Rowing Team will be returning as the
Official Charity of the Kring and Chung Newport Beach Triathlon. New VIP
option and special rates for juniors. The Crowne Plaza in Irvine will
serve as the host hotel and location for the Sports Expo and Registration on
April 21st form 10am-4pm. The race will be limited to 800 participants. For
information and to enter, go to Pacific Sports LLC website at
www.PacificSportsLLC.com or call Pacific Sports LLC at 714.978.1528.
April 27 - 29,
2007
Friday - Sunday SANTA MARIA
- Santa Maria Valley Strawberry Festival The valley's most popular crop is
the focal point of a weekend of music, food, carnival and continuous
entertainment at the Santa Maria Fairpark.This festival includes a farmers
market, agricultural education displays, varietal tasting, strawberry
specialty booths, chef demonstrations and much, much more.Tickets are $5
general admission; $2 children 6 to 11; parking $3. Location: 937 S
Thornburg, Santa Maria Fairpark, Santa Maria, CA. www.santamariafairpark.com
Phone: 805-925-8824
April 27, 2007
SAN FRANCISCO - The Wine Literary
Award. California Culinary Academy, 625 Polk Street , San Francisco , CA
94102. Where wine writers and journalists mingle with winemakers and
consumers and taste from a selection of America ’s finest
1,000 wines, enjoy a sumptuous banquet prepared by the famous chefs of the
San Francisco California Culinary Academy and celebrate the literature of
wine. To register your wines for the tasting, and/or reserve your place at
the evening tasting and banquet, visit our web site www.wineappreciation.com,
or contact Bryan Imelli at (770) 454-0786, Cost: $195/ person. Bryan@wineappreciation.com
May 5, 2007
TOP ALISO
VIEJO - Soka University’s 6th Annual International Festival. - Soka
University’s 6th Annual International Festival features over 750
international musicians and dancers performing on three stages,
international food, demonstrations and workshops, storytelling, crafts,
non-profit and business exhibitors, games and inflatable rides. SUA’s
International Festival is part of the Orange County’s Imagination
Celebration held in cooperation with the OC Department of Education and Arts
OC. Time: 10:30 am – 5:30 pm. Location & address: Soka University, 1
University Drive, Aliso Viejo, CA 92656. Cost of admission or tickets: $5
adults, free for under 18. www.soka.edu/festival Call:
949.480.4081
May 5 - 6, 2007
Saturday - Sunday
HESPERIA - Mother Earth
Gathering Traditional Inter-tribal Pow Wow. Location: Hesperia Lake Park,
7500 Arrowhead Lake Rd., Hesperia, Ca 92345. Phone: (760) 244-5488
May 10 - 13, 2007
DIXON
- Dixon May Fair Dixon Fair Grounds-on Hwy. 113 South, Dixon CA. Call: (707)
678-5529. dixonmayfair.com
May 10 - 27, 2007
REDLANDS - Redlands
Shakespeare Festival - Classical productions of three Shakespearean plays
presented in repertoty in the 6,000-seat Redlands Bowl Grecco-Roman outdoor
amphitheater. Location: Redlands Bowl, Smiley Park
Redlands, CA 92373. Phone: (909) 335-7377. Time: 8 p.m.
May 12, 2007
Saturday SANTA MARIA -
Bull Canyon Run - This 5 and 10 K run that's a fundraiser for
Special Olympics traverses the lovely countryside of Bull Canyon Road. Time:
8 a.m. Runners: $20/each, $15/under 18, $15/all walkers. Location: Edwards
Community Center (next to new Santa Maria High School at Panther Drive near
Main St.) www.bcrun.org
May 19 - 20, 2007
Saturday - Sunday
CASTROVILLE - Artichoke Festival. Marilyn Monroe made one of her
first public appearances as a beauty queen at this event. Now in its
47th year! www.artichoke-festival.org
May 23 - 28, 2007
Wednesday - Monday BISHOP -
Mule Days! - Bishop's largest annual event held every Memorial Day weekend
as back country mule and horse packers celebrate the opening of the summer
packing season. World's largest non-motorized parade, events; rodeo-style
packing competitions, concerts, crafts fair, etc.
www.muledays.org
May 24 - 28, 2007
VACAVILLE - Fiesta Days 50th
Annual celebration includes music, food, a fun zone and five incredible days
of merriment in one of California's great cities filled with history and
sense of community. www.fiestadays.com
May 27- 28, 2007
LAGUNA HILLS - Saddleback Memorial
Half Marathon & 5K 9th annual run event in Laguna Hills takes place at
Laguna Hills Mall/ Saddleback Memorial Medical Center. Half Marathon
features an out and back course with rolling hills and returns on the Aliso
Creek paved trail. This event features a two-day Family Expo and is a
popular Memorial Day celebration! Proceeds benefit Saddleback Memorial
Medical Center and The Ray of Life Foundation. Time: begins at 7 a.m. Event
Hotline: (949) 452-3466. Cost: $18 – 55. Register early for savings.
www.memorialhalfmarathon.com
May 31 - June 3,
2007
Thursday - Sunday SANTA MARIA
- Elks Rodeo & Parade - 64th Annual event with Wild Horse Races, Mutton
Bustin', bull riding, bronc riding, calf roping, steer wrestling, bareback
riding and the WPRA barrel racing, local team roping, specialty acts and
much more. Unocal Events Center/Elks Rodeo Grounds Highway 101 at Santa
Maria Way, Santa Maria, CA www.santamariaelks.com
Phone: (805) 922-6006.
Saturday - Sunday
CAPITOLA - 2nd Annual Capitola Rod & Custom Classic Car Show-
Featuring over 250 Hot Rods, Muscle Cars, Coupes, Roadsters, Custom and
Classic - vintage to 1972; Vendor Booths, Live Music, Trophies, Prizes and
more. Enjoy a day filled with awesome cars, great music, charming shops,
restaurants for every taste, and good family fun at the beach! Location:On
the Esplanade in Capitola Village Call the Capitola-Soquel Chamber of
Commerce at 831.475.6522 for more information.
June 30, 2007
Saturday SANTA BARBARA -
Santa Barbara Wine Festival. Santa Barbara ’s original and most beloved wine
event is back home at the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History. Enjoy
fabulous wines and delectable delights from wineries and restaurants along
the beautiful, oak-shaded Mission Creek at the Museum’s 12-acre campus. For
more information visit www.sbnature.org/winefest or contact Meridith Moore
at 805-682-4711 ext. 112 or mmoore@sbnature2.org.
July 4 - 8, 2007
DIXON
- Dixon's 4th of July Celebration Fair and Expo - A 5 day long event
featuring one of the west coast's largest display of fireworks and lasers,
West Coast Nationals Tractor Pull Series, Demolition Derby and MX Freestyle
Motocross Demo's, fair rides and games, live entertainment, food, arts and
crafts and family activities. Fireworks on 4th 9:10 p.m., Tractor Pulls 5-6,
Demo Derby 7-8, MX Demo's 5-8. Dixon Fair Grounds-on Hwy. 113 South, Dixon
CA. Call: (707) 678-5529.
Wednesday
COSTA MESA EXTRAVAGANZA -
Pacific Symphony Summer Festival: July 4th Extravaganza! With the American
Tenors. Step aside, Luciano, and make way for The Three American Tenors!
This hot young trio celebrates in song the spirit of America. Fireworks,
picnics and music... a perfect 4th of July. Richard Kaufman, conductor.
Bernie Fields, harmonica. John Williams: Liberty Fanfare; Bernstein:
Selections from "West Side Story"; Rodgers/Hammerstein: Selections from
"Carousel"; Stephen Foster: Oh, Susanna!; Courage: Television Theme from
"Star Trek"; Evans/Livingston: Theme from "Bonanza"; Traditional: When
Johnny Comes Marching Home. Location: Verizon Wireless Ampitheater. Time: 8
p.m. Advance tickets are $19-$99 and may be purchased online at
www.pacificsymphony.org, by contacting the Symphony’s ticket office at (714)
755-5799, or at the Verizon Wireless Amphitheater on the day of the
performance. The amphitheater grounds are open for picnicking two hours
prior to the performance. Order catered meals from Bristol Farms at Pacific
Symphony ticket office or go to www.bristolfarms.com.
AVALON 4th of July
Parade, Fireworks Display, Dinner at the Casino Ballroom. Join island
residents for the golf cart parade down Crescent Avenue starting at 1pm.
Enjoy a BBQ buffet dinner and music of the USC Marching Band in the Casino
Ballroom plus a magnificent fireworks display over Avalon Bay with viewing
from the balcony. Catalina Island Chamber of Commerce
BERKELEY 4TH of July at the Marina - Food, arts and
crafts, adventure playground, free sailboat rides, puppets, belly
dancers, face painters and wacky art cars. Free.
BERKELEY - All City Picnic includes music, children’s games,
breakfast, exhibits and petting zoo. Call: 408-984-3257. Free
CALISTOGA Silverado Parade patriotic display with kids, horses, bands
and floats. Get there early as the parade route down Lincoln and FairWay
Aves fill up early in their favorite spots.
CORONADO - Parade, U. S. Navy S.E.A.L. demo, fireworks and music. Free
CORTE MADERA/LARKSPUR - Parade, arts and crafts, entertainment, carnival
games, children’s activities and food. Free
HUNTINGTON BEACH - Billed as largest 4th of July Parade west of the
Mississippi, it includes a fireworks show over the Pacific Ocean. Parade
begins at 10 a.m. on Main Street, fireworks after dark. Free.
JULIAN - OLD-FASHIONED Parade; barbecue and quilt show, western
shoot-out and World War II fly-over. FREE
LOMPOC - Color guards,
patriotic speeches, fireworks, barbecue, children’s parade, antique cars,
music and entertainment. FREE
LOS ANGELES -
Entertainment, musket salute, historical portrayals and outdoor dance.
FREE
MALIBU - Celebration at Bluffs Park includes Concerts, Pie Eating
Contest, Games, Tug of War, Exhibitions, Awards and more.
www.ci.malibu.ca.us
OXNARD - Annual "Fireworks by the Sea" Celebration includes a
full day of entertainment, good food, and activities ending with a
spectacular evening fireworks display. Location: Channel Islands Harbor,
corner of Victoria & Channel Islands Blvd.www.channelislandsharbor.org
SAN FRANCISCO - San Francisco
Chronicle Fourth of July Waterfront Festival Fisherman's Wharf
415-705-5500 A day long event featuring the West Coast's largest display of
fireworks, live entertainment, food, arts and crafts. Fireworks begin
around 9:00 p.m. Dress warmly.
FESTIVITIES AT PIER 39 Celebration includes entertainment and
fireworks. FREE
SANTA CLARA - Music, children’s
games, breakfast, exhibits and petting zoo. FREE
SANTA CRUZ - Old Fashioned Celebration at Wilder Ranch, Jumpin’ Frog
Jamboree at Roaring Camp, 10K Firecracker Race and Aptos Parade
www.downtownsantacruz.com
SAN RAMON - STAR-SPANGLED SPECTACULAR
Entertainment, skydiving exhibitions, food and fireworks. FREE
VALLEJO - Traditional
Independence Day celebration includes pops concert, parade, ducky derby and
fireworks. FREE
VENTURA- 4th of July Street Fair in Ventura! Ventura's downtown
area 30th Annual 4th of July Street Fair with over 300 artisans. Booths
offer handmade arts and crafts and food from local restaurants, while live
entertainment, a children's parade and children's activities. Time: 11 am to
5 pm. Free shuttle service- Ventura County Government Center parking lot
closest to Telephone & Hill Streets, beginning at 11am and continuing until
5pm. The shuttle drop off point at the Street Fair will be at California &
Santa Clara Streets by the Ventura Visitors & Convention Bureau.
(805) 654-7830 or (805) 654-7788 (TDD) www.venturastreetfair.com
WATSONVILLE - SPIRIT
OF WATSONVILLE Parade, food, games and fireworks. FREE
July 27- 29, 2007
GILROY - Gilroy Garlic Festival -
Ever tasted garlic ice cream? Now's your chance! Food, bands, games,
vendors, competitions, fun! www.gilroygarlicfestival.com
PIERCY
- Reggae on the River annual music festival. Location: Highway 101 at
Dimmick Ranch/French's Camp. The Festival entrance is on the highway, just
after exits for Piercy in Humboldt County, 200 miles north of San Francisco,
75 miles south of Eureka. Once you see the Piercy exits, you will begin to
see signs for the Festival. Stay on Hwy 101 and follow the signs.
reggaeontheriver.com
Aug. 4 - 5, 2007
Tentative Date SAN FRANCISCO
- San Francisco Aloha Festival (13th Annual). The Pacific Islanders of the
San Francisco Bay Area offer their talents in music and dance during this
two-day festival of arts held during the first full weekend of every August.
Entertainment highlights include Pacific Islander music as well as
Polynesian dance. The festival will also feature arts & crafts vendors,
island cuisine, educational exhibits and workshops, and an `Ohana Korner
with simple games for the kids! Time: 10am - 5pm. Location: San Francisco
Presidio, San Francisco, CA. Cost: Free admission. www.pica-org.org
August 25, 2007
Saturday HUNTINGTON BEACH -
Huck Finn Fishing Derby - for children through 15 years of age. Kids
bring fishing poles to compete for prizes for largest fish and best dressed
Huck Finn or Becky Thacher. Prizes include bikes, skateboards, fishing poles
and fishing passes. A small amount of bait is provided for free. Location:
Huntington Beach Pier, 315 Pacific Coast Highway, Huntington Beach, CA.
Call: Huntington Beach Community Services, at (714) 536-5262.
Sept. 1 - 2, 2007
Saturday - Sunday HUNTINGTON
BEACH -
Civil War Re-enactment and Encampment. The public is invited to enjoy
the days gone by in the living history show in Huntington Central Park. Live
canon battles, camps, actors in costume and food vendors. Call Kelly at
(714) 969-8928 or email Hbhistory@aol.com
Sept. 14 - 16, 2007
VACAVILLE - Jazz Festival. 8th
Annual Jazz Festival. Location: Town Square Plaza, Vacaville.
LOS ALAMOS - Los Alamos Days -
60th Annual event includes a fun-filled weekend featuring a classic car
show, peddlers mart, food booths, live entertainment, parade, dinner dance,
historical western displays and more free fun for the entire family. Main
Street of Los Alamos, Los Alamos, CA. Phone: 805-344-2504
October 5 - 7, 2007
CARPINTERIA - Avocado Festival -
The Avocado Festival has evolved into one of the largest festivals in
California with three days of fabulous food, terrific music, and great safe
family fun. www.avofest.com
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