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Sunday, April 27, 2008
TEMECULA- Kenny Rogers
in Concert. Pechanga Casino Resort. Time: 6 p.m. Cost: $60
- $85. Lady, The Gambler and She Believes In Me are a few
popular hits from a musician, actor and investor who's had 60
hit singles and over 40 hit albums. Location: Pechanga Casino
Resort, Temecula, CA. Location:
Pechanga Resort & Casino, 45000 Pechanga Parkway, Temecula,
CA 92592. Call: (877) 711-2946 and press #2. Cost: $45- 65.
Also see Kenny Rogers in
Santa Rosa on May 1.
AUBURN -
PRCA Pro
Rodeo Begins at 2 p.m. Each day at 11 a.m. guests can enter
the Trading Post with food, vendors and entertainment at 11 a.m.
Admission to this portion of the event is free admission. At 1
p.m. you need to get your tickets out for Mutton Bustin'. Then
at 2 p.m. the PRCA Pro-Rodeo in the Rodeo Arena requires a
ticket, as well. Exciting events at this annual Auburn gold
country favorite include Bull Riding, Bareback & Saddle Bronc
Riding, Team Roping, Steer Wrestling, Tie Down Roping, Barrel
Races, California Cowgirls, Budweiser Clydesdales and the
crowning of Miss Auburn Stampede and Miss Jr. Stampede after
Saturday's performance. Pistol Pete's Rodeo Dance will be held
on Saturday night at 9 a.m. Live music with a rocking band
is an affordable event for 21+ with cover charge only 5 bucks.
140 Harrison Ave., Auburn. On Sunday at 11 a.m., take time
to worship at the Cowboy Church held in the Arena grandstands at
no charge. Admission to rodeo: $13 adult; $30 Family pack (2
adults & 3 kids) (530) 889-BUCK. auburnrodeo.com
CLEAR LAKE - Heron
Festival - Pontoon boat tours, birding and nature walks,
exhibits, and children's activities. Pontoon boat excursions are
between 8 am and 4 pm on Saturday and Sunday. Reservations are
required; donation is $15. Admission to event is free. Location:
Clear Lake State Park, Clear Lake, CA. Call: (800) 525-3743
COACHELLA - Coachella
2008. Three day concert in Coachella featuring rock, punk and
indie. Roger Waters, My Morning Jacket, Duffy, Booka Shade,
Dimitri from Paris, the Field, Sons & Daughters, Electric Touch,
Austin TV, Shout out Louds, Stars, Autolux, Metric, Sean Penn,
Plasticines, Black Mountain, Justice, and more! Time: 12:30 p.m.
- Midnight. Location: Empire Polo Field, 81-800 Avenue 51,
Indio, CA. Cost: 3-Day pass: $269. + $3 charity + applicable
service fees. coachella.com
CORONA -
Cutthroats
of Corona 2008. A Golden Age Pyrate Festival is 4th
annual event. Pirates Are Pirates from all over the Gold
Coast will invade Crossroads Riverview Park. Rogue’s Cove from
Las Vegas our resident Pirate group at Corona will host the
event in conjunction with “No Quarter Given” a Riverside pirate
publication. The Fair will cover the time period from 1660 to
1720 with Buccaneers and the Golden Age of Pirates. There
will be three stages of Pirate entertainment, cannon
demonstrations, pirate grub and grog, treasure hunts, mock wife
auctions, and plenty of pirate booty to purchase. Location:
14600 River Road, Corona, CA. Time: 11am to 6pm. Cost:
$14/ general admission. renaissanceinfo.com
LAKESIDE - Lakeside
Rodeo. 44th Annual event includes Bareback Bronc, Barrel Racing,
Bull Riding, Calf Roping, Saddle Bronc, Steer Wrestling, Team
Roping. Time: 2 p.m. Location: 12584 Mapleview St., Lakeside,
CA. Cost: $10 -15. Call: (619) 561-4331. lakesiderodeo.com
OAKLAND - Mingus Big
Band. The all-star Mingus Big Band explores and celebrates the
musical legacy of its namesake, composer/bassist Charles Mingus,
who died in 1979. Their performance at Yoshi’s coincides with
Mingus’s 86th birthday (b. April 22, 1922). Time & price: 8pm
$24; 10pm $16. Location: Jack London Square, 510 Embarcadero
West between Washington and Clay Streets, Oakland, CA. Call:
(510) 238-9200. yoshis.com
PETALUMA - Great
Petaluma
Chili Cook-off, Salsa, and Beer Tasting. 40 chili / salsa
teams and 15 breweries compete, with the public attending and
sampling the recipes. A silent auction will be included. Time:
1–5 p.m. Cost: $25 chili and salsa tasting; $35 chili, salsa,
and beer tasting; child $10.
Location: Sonoma-Marin Fairgrounds, Behren's Park, E. Washington
Street at Payran Street, Petaluma, CA. Call: (707) 763-8920.
greatchilicookoff.com
ROSEVILLE - Maidu
Leafing Out of Spring Celebration and California Indian Craft
Fair. The 7th Annual event showcases California Indian dance
groups, Native Skills demonstrations, hands on activities for
children and adults with an opening blessing, flute music,
honoring of elders and acknowledgement of children. Tours
through the Historic Site and a California Indian Craft Fair are
highlights of this event honoring Native Americans and their
customs. Indian tacos and other foods and drinks will be
available for sale. Time: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Free admission and
parking. Location: Maidu Interpretive Center, 1960 Johnson Ranch
Dr., Roseville CA 95661. Call: (916) 774-5934
www.roseville.ca.us/indianmuseum
SAN DIEGO -
Leon Redbone at
Anthology. Price: $18-56. Time: 7:30 p.m. Location: Anthology,
1337 India St., San Diego, CA (619) 595-0300. anthologysd.com
SAN FRANCISCO - Marcus
Miller CD Release w/ DJ Logic at
Yoshi's Jazz House & Restaurant. Time
& price: 8pm $$28-$36; April 24, 8 & 10 p.m., Fri., April
25, 8 & 10 p.m., Sat., April 26, 8 & 10 p.m. and Sun., April 27,
7 & 9 p.m. Location: Yoshis, 1330 Fillmore at
Eddy on the ground floor of the Fillmore Heritage Center, San
Francisco, CA. Call: (415) 655-5600 sf.yoshis.com
SANTA MARIA - Santa
Maria Valley Strawberry Festival. Carnival rides, live
entertainment, games, vendors, tons of food
(strawberries), and fun. Open daily 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
santamariafairpark.com
SOLVANG - Solvang
Knife Show. Since 1985, Nordic Knives of Solvang has hosted this
annual event. Royal Scandinavian Inn, 400 Alisal Rd , Solvang.
Friday 1 - 5 p.m.; Saturday 10 am-4 pm; Sunday 10 am-1 pm.
Admission:$10 / day, 3 Day-$20 (Sunday only $2) 1-800-992-6574.
nordicknives.com
SOLVANG - Solvang
Earth Day Celebration. 6th annual event in Solvang Park
celebrates Mother Earth with live entertainment, “green” car
show, solar-powered stage with entertainment, food, fun & games.
Location: Mission Drive & First Street . Noon to 4 p.m. Cost:
Free. 805-452-2218
STOCKTON - Asparagus
Festival. Held annually in downtown Stockton, this tasty food is
celebrated in recipes, contests, and in games and events.
Entertainment daily makes this a great family fun event.
Featured at this year's event is
Tyson, the Skateboard dog. Location: Downtown Stockton.
Cost: $10/adult; $5/senior, age 11-17; free age 10 and under.
Call: (209) 644-3740. asparagusfest.com
SUNOL - Toast of
Spring on the Wildflower Train. Livermore Valley vintners host
wine tasting to during a one hour excursion filled with views of
California poppies, lupin and mustard wildflowers seen from a
vintage train ride through Niles Canyon. Board at the old Sunol
depot and travel part of the historic route of the first
transcontinental railroad. The one-hour round-trip excursion is
about 14 miles. Suggested donation for regular trips: $10 (this
event may cost more, call for details). Sunol Station, 6 Kilkare
Rd., Sunol, CA Call: (925) 862-9063. ncry.org
TEMECULA - Kenny
Rogers in Concert. Pechanga Casino Resort. Time: 6 p.m.
Cost: $60 - $85. Lady, The Gambler and She Believes In Me are a
few popular hits from a musician, actor and investor who's had
60 hit singles and over 40 hit albums. Location: Pechanga Casino
Resort, Temecula, CA. Location:
Pechanga Resort & Casino, 45000 Pechanga Parkway, Temecula,
CA 92592. Call: (877) 711-2946 and press #2.
WALNUT CREEK -
Sidewalk Fine Arts Festival. A popular and well attended event
includes artists, crafts vendors and quality gift and collector
items. 60th Semi-Annual Sidewalk Fine Arts Festival location:
North Main, Cypress, and Locust Streets, Walnut Creek, CA. Time:
10am - 6pm Fri/Sat; 10am - 5pm Sun. Contact Pacific Fine Arts:
(209) 296-1195. pacificfinearts.com.
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