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Saturday, February 16, 2008
CARLSBAD -
Valentine's
Week Guest Chef Gourmet Feast. Chef Stefano Paracucchi,
acclaimed throughout the world, will prepare the Valentine's
week menu at Four Seasons Resort
Aviara though February 18, 2008. Choices include a four-course
dinner for $75 per person, five-course dinner for $95 per person
or a unique Doppio Piacere menu
featuring
five courses, each with a sample of two chefs' works for $125 per
person
(plus tax and gratuity).
Vivace is the resort's signature dining room serving regional
interpretive Italian in a casual, yet elegant setting. Location:
7100 Four Seasons Point, Carlsbad, Ca. Reservations accepted between 6:00 pm and 9:30 pm by calling (760)
603-3773.
CERRITOS - Moiseyev
Dance Company. Location: Cerritos Performing Arts Center, 12799
Center Court, Cerritos, CA. Time: 8 p.m. nightly. Cost: $22.50 -
42.50. cerritoscenter.com. Call: (800) 300-4345.
INDIO - Date Festival.
Annual Indio Date
Festival at Riverside County Fairgrounds. Fair runs through
Feb. 24, 2008. LeAnn Rimes performs at 8 p.m. at Aladdin's
Concert Pavilion. There's also an award-winning Arabian Nights
Musical Pageant starting at 6:15 p.m. at the Pageant Stage.
Bull-O-Rama at 5:30 pm - Arena. Carnival rides from 10 a.m. to Midnight. General
admission: $7; Unlimited carnival rides: $18. Location:
Riverside County Fairgrounds, 82-503 Hwy 111, Indio, CA 92201.
Call: (800) 811-FAIR or (760) 863-8247. datefest.org
KELSEYVILLE - Wine &
Chocolate. Lake County Wines and Gourmet Chocolates included in
this winemakers' benefit event with live music. Location: Mt.
Konocti Growers, 2550 Big Valley Road, Kelseyville, CA. Time: 12
PM - 4 PM Admission: $25/person. Call: (707) 262-1611.
lakeportchamber.com
KERNVILLE - Whiskey
Flat Days. A Living History Weekend with Saturday AM
Parade, Sat/Sun PM Rodeo and Reenactment event each day. Time: 1
pm Open Team Roping, Bull Riding, Saddle Bronc Riding, Steer
Riding, Sheep Riding, Open Barrel Race and Calf Scramble (for
kids under 8 years) at McNalley Rodeo Arena, Kernville, Ca.
Runs through Feb. 18, 2008. kernvalley.com/news/whiskey.htm CAll:
(760) 376-2629 info@kernvillechamber.org -email.
LA JOLLA - THE
SEVEN. A play adapted from Aeschylus' “Seven Against Thebes", is
Greek tragedy meets hip-hop in writer/composer Will Power's
modern adaptation of Aeschylus' story of a cursed family and a
society unsure of how to free itself from war. Power's urban
remix, with rhyming verse and diverse musical styles, shines
with relevance through the eyes of a new generation. Contains
adult language. Runs through March 16, 2008. Performance
times: Tuesday and Wednesday: 7:30 pm; Thursday, Friday: 8:00
pm; Saturday: 8 pm; Sunday: 2 pm and 7 pm.
lajollaplayhouse.org. Box Office (858) 550-1010.
LA MIRADA - Christian
Singles Valentine's Rotational Dinner Dance. Men change tables
for each dinner course. Non-rotational tables available for
couples. $50/person. La Mirada Country Club, 15501 Alicante Rd,
La Mirada, CA. Call: (714) 210-3337
ChristianSinglesFunEvents.com
MONTEREY - Gem Faire.
Classes, demos, and gems to adore in this popular event where
you can even find jewelry repair while you wait! Time: Friday:
12pm-7pm, Sat: 10am-7pm, Sun: 10am-5pm. General Admission $5
Weekend Pass; Children 11 and under Free. Tel. (503) 252-8300.
Location: Monterey County Fairgrounds, 2004 Fairground Rd.,
Monterey, CA 93940. gemfaire.com
NEWPORT BEACH -
Newport Beach Jazz Party. 8th annual jazz event includes artists
Headlining on Saturday- the NBJP All-Star Band, led by John
Clayton, will end the evening with an exciting JATP style Jam
Session in addition to the Lewis Nash Quartet! Featured at this
year’s Pool Sessions (Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 12 noon
until 3:30pm) will be the Al Williams Jazz Society, Bill
Cunliffe and Imaginacion and the International Power Trio with
Atsuko Hashimoto, Houston Person and Jeff Hamilton! Individual
reserved seats are priced at $65/$70 for evening performances
and $30/40 for the Grand Opening Sessions. Location:
The Marriott, 900 Newport Center Dr., Newport Beach, CA.
Call the Jazzline: (949) 759.5003 newportbeachjazzparty.com
OCEANSIDE- Oceanside
Polar Plunge. Polar Plunge, held at Oceanside Pier, raises money
for Special Olympics of Southern California. Cost:
$50/fundraiser incentive, plus higher sponsorship categories.
Time: 10 a.m. (registration from 8 a.m.) Location: 1 Oceanside
Pier, Oceanside, CA. Call:(760) 435-4645.
sdcountypolarplunge.com
SAN DIEGO - Chinese
Center New Year Fair. This 26th Annual 2-Day event
celebrates the Year of the Rat with Chinese food, music, crafts,
calligraphy, Asian Story Theater, performances of martial arts,
traditional Lion and Dragon dances and acrobatics. Time 10 am -
5 pm. Location 3rd Avenue (between Market St. & J St.) ~ J
Street (between 3rd Ave. & 4th Ave.), San Diego, CA. Cost: Free.
Call: (619) 644-8304. sandiegochinese.net
SAN FRANCISCO -
The Secret
Tastes of Nob Hill - The tour includes a history of the
prominent families who built their mansions on the Hill and a
tour of Grace Cathedral. Enjoy a wine tasting at the Fairmont
and cheese/fruit buffet, a trip to the spa at the Huntington for
a look-see, and conclude with lunch at the Big 4 (two courses)
and dessert at the Ritz Carlton. Tour meets on California Street
in front of the Grace Cathedral Gift Shop or inside at the Peets
coffee stand in the basement, if it is drizzling. Dress
appropriate for a church visit. Rain does not cancel tour. Time:
11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Cost: $100/ person. Call: (415) 302-5898,
Reservations a must. graceannwalden.net
SAN FRANCISCO - San
Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition. Largest competition of
American wines in the world. Visitors can taste hundreds of
wines, sample restaurant dishes and artisan foods, and see
demonstrations by renown chefs. Location: Fort Mason Center
Festival Pavilion (between Fisherman’s Wharf and the Golden Gate
Bridge on San Francisco Bay), San Francisco, CA. Time: 2–5
p.m.Cost: $50 advance; $70/door. Call: (415) 345-7575.
winejudging.com
SAN FRANCISCO -
Tulipmania at Pier 39. One of Pier 39's most popular
events because of the quantity and color of these vibrant
flowers. Location: The Embarcadero, San Francisco, CA. Cost:
Free admission. pier39.com
SONOMA - The VinOlivo
Gala. Part of the 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: Experience the Spotlight
Series featuring Winemakers and Grape Growers leading you to
discover the insider's perspective, Sip Sonoma Valley's best
wines as you get to know the personalities behind the wine.
Culinary Delights from over 20 of Sonoma's Finest Restaurants
and Caterers, Sample Local Artisans Olives and Olive Oils at the
Olive Bar, peruse the Silent Auction for Rare Large Format
Bottles and bid on or preview wines that will be featured at
VinOlivo at
vinolivo.cmarket.com. Time: 7 - 10 pm. Location: The Lodge at
Sonoma. Cost: $65/ General Admission; $75 at the Door. Tickets:
sonomavalleywine.com
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