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BRAWLEY - The Brawley
Cattle Call Rodeo. The first two rodeos - in 1957 and 1958 -
were amateur competitions. The event went "pro" in 1960 when it
was sanctioned by the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA).
Cattle Call Championship Saturday, November 11 Rodeo 2pm & 7pm
performances; Finale Rodeo Sunday, November 12- 1pm performance.
Location: Cattle Call Arena. Cost: $7 general admission/$14
reserved seating. Brawley, CA.
cattlecall.brawleychamber.comm
BURBANK -
Downtown Burbank ARTS Festival. There will be a silent
auction of sculpture, painting and photography, as well other
opportunities to contribute to the Burbank Arts Education
Foundation, a non-profit organization. Time: 10:00 A.M. to 5:00
P.M. Location: San Fernando Boulevard between Magnolia and
Angeleno in Downtown Burbank. Call (818) 238.5180.
LODI - The First Sip – Celebrating Lodi’s New Vintage
Wines. Attendees will enjoy mingling with the winemakers as they
unveil the new 2007 wines with barrel sampling, blending
seminars, cellar tours, live entertainment, a host of
educational activities and tempting culinary delights. Over 30
Lodi wineries will open their doors for this new Fall wine
festival, which runs from 11 AM to 4 PM each day.
Ticket $35 / $45 at the door, includes commemorative
tasting glass, event map and admission to all participating
wineries. Tickets can be purchased at the Lodi Wine & Visitor
Center (209) 365-0621 or www.lodiwine.com. Tickets can also be
purchased at each participating winery the day of the event.
There is no charge for designated drivers. All tickets are non-refundable.Lodi
Wine Country is located 35 miles south of Sacramento , an hour
from the East Bay or Napa , or 90 minutes from San Francisco .
LOS ANGELES - Los
Angeles Tamale Festival - The tamales capital of the world
celebrates with contests: Best Tamale Contest Tamale Eating
Contest, Biggest Tamale Contest, Tamale Making Classes,
Non-profit Booths Commercial Booths, Art & Crafts Booth, Kids
Zone, MacArthur Park - Mama's Hot Tamales Café. Location: 2124
West 7th Street, Los Angeles, CA 90057 (between Parkview &
Alvarado Street on 7th Street)Cost: FREE ADMISSION. Time:
Friday: 3pm - 8pm; Saturday:10am - 9pm; Sunday 11am - 6pm.
eastlosangeles.net/tamalefestival
MONTEREY - The Great
Wine Escape Weekend. The 11th Annual Great Wine Escape Weekend
will be held at locations throughout Monterey County. This
hospitality event of the year for Monterey County features over
45 Monterey wineries, local and national celebrity chefs, and
the ultimate travel experience in the unparalleled setting of
Monterey Wine Country. Events throughout the
weekend include wine and food pairing sessions on Friday
afternoon at the Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa, wine country open
houses and tours on Saturday, a hidden gem and boutique wine
tasting on Saturday afternoon, over 20 winemaker dinners by
world-renowned chefs on Friday and Saturday evenings, and The
Great Wine Escape Grand Finale at Quail Lodge on Sunday.
www.montereywines.org / 831-375-9400
PALM DESERT - The Art
of Food & Wine Village and Grand Tasting Hall. Two glorious days
of celebrity chef and sommelier demonstrations, book signings,
culinary and lifestyle seminars, delicious wine tastings and
fabulous local food samplings all on the grounds of the palatial
Desert Springs JW Marriott Resort and Spa. Time daily: 11am –
5pm. Cost: $175 per day. Tickets www.artoffoodandwine.com or
call 1-866-96-TASTE.
PLACER COUNTY - Autumn
Art Studios Tour. Roseville to Colfax, the tour lets you take in
the foliage outside and art pieces by local artists. Time: 10
a.m.–5 p.m. daily. Cost: $10/person. Call: (530) 885-5670.
placerarts.org
ROSEVILLE -
International Railfair. International Railfair includes
re-creations of American and European railroads ranging from
replicas of Union Pacific stretches to European-inspired
landscapes with German fachwerk-style buildings. Books,
locomotives and gift items sold. A real handcar that roves up
and down 80 feet of track is available for operation during this
event. Location: Placer County Fairgrounds, 800 All American
City Blvd., Roseville, CA Time: Sat. 10 a.m.–5 p.m.; Sun. 10
a.m.–4 p.m. Cost: $6; Free/ under 12. Cal: (916) 772-7502.
internationalrailfair.com
SAN FRANCISCO -
Embarcadero Ice Skating. Daily through January 15, 2008.
Location: Justin Herman Plaza, San Francisco, CA 94111. Ages: 3
and up. embarcaderocenter.com
SANTA MONICA - Los Angeles Asian & Tribal Art Show.
Location: Santa Monica Civic Auditorium, 1855 Main Street, Santa
Monica, CA. Friday preview 6pm-9pm, Saturday 11am-7pm, Sunday
12pm-5pm, Preview $60; Cost: $12. Call: (310) 455-2886.
TORRANCE - Torrance
Craftsmens Guild. 38th annual holiday craft faire featuring all
handmade treasures from members. Public invited, free admission.
Time: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday; 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday.
Location: Torrance Cultural Center, 3330, Civic Center Drive,
North, Torrance, CA.
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