|
|
Sunday, March 16, 2008
Featured Event:
Camellia
International Dance Festival
previous <
California Attractions >
next
SACRAMENTO - Camellia
International Folk Dance Festival. Three days of dancing with
costumes, music and traditional dances representing many
countries around the globe. Some call it the 101 of world dance,
but it's pure energy and entertainment. Live music from the
group, California Kapela, is featured on Friday, March 14. The
weekend of clinics, training and classes culminates in a
spectacular dance pageant on March 16. The Sacramento
International Folk Dance and Arts Council promotes international
folk dance through a variety of programs that include this
event. The Council is comprised of dance organizations and
sponsors Camellia International Dance Festival each March with a
weekend of dance classes, parties and a concert featuring dance
and musical groups. Promoting cultural diversity and enrichment
through the learning process encourages peace and mutual
understanding, plus spreading the joy of dance.
Featured dance groups at
previous Camellia International Folk Dance Festival have
included: Elk Grove Chinese Dance Troup, Balliamo, Vintage
Dancers of Sacramento, White Hearther Dancers, Ceili Dancers,
Folklorico Latino de Woodland, ASKA Kolo Ansambl, Tance El
Dorado, AriRang Korean Dance Studio, Bedouin Dancers, Zado,
Sonechko and Miorita.
Location: California State University at Sacramento, Student
Union Ballroom, 6000 J Street, Sacramento, CA. Call: (916)
278-4323. folkdance.com/sacramentocouncil/index.html
DAVIS - Davis Home
Show. Over 230 exhibitors for your home and garden, plus green
solutions, ideas and companies. Included are: outdoor barbeque
islands, carpet, pottery, statuary, plants, landscape supplies,
painting services, windows, doors, garbage cabinets, closet
organizers, recreational vehicles, cookware, kitchen knives, hot
tubs, saunas, pool tables, art, watercolors, photography,
flooring, concrete overlays, getaways and vacations, patio
covers, awnings, sunrooms, home theater systems, alarm
companies, pest control, contractor referral services,
countertops, floors, roofs, ceilings, building supplies, rental
companies. Time: 10 am to 5 pm. Location & address: ARC Pavilion
at UC Davis, University of CA at Davis, Davis, CA. Cost: Adults
$6; Senior $5; 12 and under Free with paying adult. Call:
530-671-9600. davishomeshow.com
FORT BRAGG - Mendocino
Coast Whale Festival. Cetacean celebration includes wine,
microbrew, and chowder tastings, whale cruises and walks and
plein air art exhibit. Cost: Free. Call: (707) 964-6300.
mendowhale.com
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.
LAKEPORT -
Holder Ford Fishing Tournament. 21st annual tournament on Clear
Lake is one of many
California fishing derbies held throughout the year. It
includes 100% payback in prizes. A BBQ dinner is served at 5:30
pm on Saturday at the Lake County Fairgrounds. Entry fees are
$100 per team, plus $50 for the Big Fish Option. Call: (707)
562-5603. lakeportchamber.com
LOS ANGELES - Menudo
Cook-Off Street Fair. More than 30,000 Hispanic plus 5,000 from
other ethnic groups adding a little spice to their life will
attend this free annual festival and enjoy different type of
foods and taste a bowl of Hot & Spicy Menudo or buy a canned
Menudo, free health screenings, free gifts, Carnival Rides
Games, Musical groups and a variety of products, services and
information. Location: Wilshire Blvd. & Alvarado St., Los
Angeles, CA 90057 Time: Noon to 10 p.m. Admission: Free. Call
818 734-2744 or e-mail:
njmedina@pacbell.net
PASO ROBLES - Paso
Robles Zinfandel Festival. The 16th Annual Paso Robles Zinfandel
Festival features more than 90 wineries hosting special events
throughout Paso Robles Wine Country during the Zinfandel
Festival weekend. Winemaker dinners, food pairings, seminars,
open houses and special tastings are just a few of the
activities in store. Location: Paso Robles Event Center, 2198
Riverside Avenue, Paso Robles, CA 93446, and nearby wineries.
Call: 800.549.wine (9463). Email: sjacob@pasowine.com
SAN FRANCISCO - 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: Fort Mason Center, Herbst Pavilion,
Landmark Building A, San Francisco, CA 94123. gemfaire.com
SANTA CRUZ - Jazz on
the Wharf. Live jazz by acclaimed regional performers is even
better with the backdrop of the scenic Santa Cruz Wharf. Time:
11:30 am - 5:30 pm. Location: Santa Cruz Municipal Wharf, Santa
Cruz, CA. Call: (831) 420.5273. santacruzwharf.com
SONOMA VALLEY -
Savor Sonoma Valley: A Barrel Tasting & Culinary Experience.
$55 per person for a weekend pass. $20 for a Designated Driver
weekend pass. $40 for a Sunday-Only pass. $10 for a Designated
Driver Sunday-Only pass. heartofsonomavalley.com or call (866)
794-9463.
WHITTIER - "Fandango!" Early California Dance Workshop at
Pio Pico State Historic Park, 6003 Pioneer Blvd., Whittier.
Time: 1-4pm. Donation: $5; free admittance to those in historic
Mission & Rancho Days costumes. No reservations necessary.
Picnics, families welcome. Instructor: Mlle Irene Ujda of
Yesteryears Dancers. Sponsored by Friends of Pio Pico SHP. FMI,
call Docent Lady Kathleen Rabago (323) 721-3479. http://www.piopico.org/
ZEPHYR COVE - Murder on the Dixie Dinner Cruise.
Four-course dinner, Murderous Martini Bar, and murder mystery
cruise on Lake Tahoe aboard M.S. Dixie II. Location: Zephyr Cove
Marina, 750 U.S. Hwy. 50, Zephyr Cove, CA.Timee: 6:30 p.m.Cost:
$89/person. Call: (800) 238-2463.
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.
NEWPORT BEACH - Southern California Whale Watching on
Orange County Cruise’s Newport Landing cruise offers multiple
whale watching trips daily departing from Newport Beach. Runs
through April 30, 2008. Tickets
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
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
Mar. 15 < March 16 >
Mar. 17
calsite
|
