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Sunday, August 10, 2008
BURLINGAME -
Burlingame Jazz Festival. 16th annual Burlingame Art & Jazz
Festival presented by Burlingame Chamber of Commerce features
over 150 artists, fine art, sculptures, ceramics, crafts,
jewelry, specialty clothing, delicious gourmet foods, a home and
garden area, and a thoroughly entertaining children’s play area.
The Festival showcases many forms of light jazz such as
Dixieland, Swing and Latin. It’s a wonderful way to spend a
summer day with the family. Location: Burlingame Avenue, located
in the heart of the village-like downtown area of Burlingame, 15
minutes south of San Francisco in San Mateo County . Take
CalTrain to the Burlingame Train Station, which is just steps
away from the festival. Public parking is available. Or fly into
San Francisco Airport (in Burlingame,) and take a taxi. Runs
through August 10. Time: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Call: (650) 344-1735. burlingamechamber.org
FALLBROOK -
Glass Art Show.
Fallbrook's annual event featuring a world of glass art is held
at the Fallbrook Art Center. Location: 103
South Main at Alvarado, Fallbrook California. 92028. Admission
$5/person. Hours: M-Sat 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m. to 3
p.m. Call: (760) 728-1414. fallbrookart.org
FERNDALE - Humboldt
County Fair.112th Annual Humboldt County Fair. Horse races, mule
races, sheep dog trials, livestock, carnival rides, arts &
handicrafts, food, floriculture and much more! Founded in 1896,
this is the oldest uninterrupted county fair in California. Runs
through Aug. 17. Call: (707) 786-9511. humboldtcountyfair.org
HOLLISTER - Old
Fashioned Bluegrass Festival. Since 1994 this quality showcase
of bluegrass talent has showcased top artists along with crafts,
vendors, foods and more. Runs through August 10. Time: Starts at
3 p.m. Location: Bolado Park, 6100 Airline Highway, Hollister,
CA. Call: (408) 241-5920.
LODI - Tim Hanni, MW
(Master of Wine) will be at the Lodi Wine & Visitor Center on
Saturday and Sunday, August 9 and 10, demonstrating the art of
balancing food and wine flavors. He will be introducing a new
flavor balancing seasoning called Vignon. In the wine world, Tim
is known as the advocate for helping the consumer discover their
wine and food preferences. Only one of 264 Masters of Wine in
the world, Tim was the first of two Americans to achieve what is
regarded as the highest accolade in the international wine
industry. Tim is credited with introducing the concept of the
“umami” taste phenomenon to the wine and food world, the fifth
taste sensation along with sweet, sour, bitter, and salty. Tim
will be offering foods known difficult to pair wines with and
match them with a selection of wines from the Lodi appellation.
Time: 12 pm to 5 pm on Saturday and 11 am to 4 pm on Sunday.
There is no charge for the presentation. Contact (209) 367-4727.
LONG BEACH - Long
Beach Jazz Festival. 20 year old event features variety of top
jazz musicians. Runs through Aug 10, 2008. Since 1988, featuring
a wealth of contemporary and traditional performances by a host
of internationally renown jazz artists. Between performances
stroll the aisles of the international marketplace where 100
vendors present their multiethnic cuisines and arts. Location:
Rainbow Lagoon Park, Shoreline Drive and Linden Avenue, Long
Beach, CA. Call: (562) 424-0013
MT. SHASTA - Mt.
Shasta Music Festival Summer Concert Series Presents Albino. The
12 piece Afrobeat music and dance ensemble honors the fiery
legacy of Nigerian icon Fela Kuti, a musical and political voice
on par with Bob Marley. Location: Mt. Shasta Resort, 1000
Siskiyou Lake Blvd., Mt. Shasta, CA. Gates: 3:30 PM. Shows: 4:30 PM. All ages. General
admission lawn seating. Chairs provided, or bring a blanket, or
dance. No coolers please. Cost: $20/person. positiveproductions.net
POWAY - Upstream Caribbean Music. Target Summer
Concert in the Park Series is sponsored by the City of Poway,
Target Stores, and Marrokal Construction. Bring a blanket
or chair, and a picnic dinner, and head out to Lake Poway and
Old Poway Park for some great summer fun. The FREE concerts are
on Sundays, from June 22 through August 17 (except July 6),
Time: 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. Location: 14644 Lake Poway Road, Poway,
CA. Call (858) 668-4771. poway.org.
SAN MATEO - San Mateo
County Fair and Bay Meadows Thoroughbred Horse Racing. Contests,
carnival, livestock, crafts, home arts and animal competitions,
top musical acts, petting zoo and pig racing are but a few of
the attractions and events at this popular bay area fair. Cost:
$10 (approx.) to free for kids 5 and under. Time: Noon to 11
p.m. most days. Check web site for details. Location: San Mateo
County Fair, 2495 S. Delaware Street, San Mateo, CA 94403. Call:
650-574-3247. sanmateocountyfair.com
SCOTTS VALLEY - Scotts
Valley Festival of Art and Wine. Over 100 artists featured,
along with gourmet food, fine wine, music, children's activities
and more. Location: Come and enjoy the works of over 100 local
artists accompanied by fine food, wine, music, children's
activities and more. Hours: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Admission: Free.
Tel: (831) 438-1010. Location: Scotts Valley Community Center
and Skypark, 361 Kings Village Road, Scotts Valley, CA.
scottsvalleychamber.com SOUTH LAKE TAHOE - Art and Craft Show. Art and Craft Event
featuring painters, metal sculptors, jewelers, clothiers,
potters and more.Event goes through Aug 10. Location: American
Legion, Highway 50, South Lake Tahoe, CA. Hours: Time: 10 a.m.
to 6 p.m. Call: (209) 293-1294.
SUNLAND - TUJUNGA -
Watermelon Festival. Since 1962, an old time family festival
with a truck load of watermelons, petting zoo, rides and games,
entertainment and activities, plus vendors, crafts,
entertainment kids activities and live music. Through Sunday,
Aug. 10, 2008. Location: Sunland Park Recreation Center,
8651 Foothill Boulevard, Sunland, CA 91342. Time: Fri. 4
p.m. to 10:30 p.m.; Sat-Sun. 12 p.m. to 10 p.m. Cost: Free.
Call: (818) 352-1993 UKIAH - August Fair. Family fun with food, music, children's
activities, games and food booths. Location: Redwood Empire
Fairgrounds, 1055 North State Street, Ukiah, CA. Call: (707)
462-3247
KIFM Jazz at the Beach
Aug 10, 2008
Oceanside, CA 92054
KIFM 98.1 FM radio sponsors this summer concert series of smooth
jazz on a Sunday afternoon. The concerts are held on selected
Sunday's during July
Art in the Village-Artists and Artisans in Carlsbad
Aug 10, 2008
Carlsbad, CA 92008
Since 1998, features 150 juried fine arts and crafts people
showcasing watercolors, oils, ceramics, wooden furnishings,
photography and more.
20,000 Attendees
Chula Vista Downtown Lemon Festival
Aug 10, 2008
Chula Vista, CA 91910
Since 1996, annual festival featuring the lemon, with special
lemon recipes. Food, arts, crafts and entertainment on three
stages.
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