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Friday, March 28, 2008
BELMONT -
Sidewalk Fine Arts Festival, Carlmont Village Shopping Center,
Ralston Avenue at Alameda de las Pulgas, Belmont, CA. Time:
10am-5pm. Contact Pacific Fine Arts: (209) 296-1195.
pacificfinearts.com.
Sidewalk Fine Arts Festival, March 28-30, 2008
Carlmont Village Shopping Center plays host to more than 25
artists during the Sidewalk Fine Arts Festival Friday through
Sunday, March 28-30, 2008. The free event, which runs from 10
a.m. to 5 p.m. each day, will give visitors the opportunity to
shop for unique and intriguing artwork ranging from paintings,
photography, ceramics, fine jewelry, woodwork and much more.
Among this year’s artists is Mendy Marks of San Francisco who
creates handmade jewelry. Mendy’s jewelry is influenced by the
many levels and colors in landscapes. Using anodized aluminum,
sterling silver, gold, copper, and brass she layers shapes,
colors and textures in her jewelry to create sensual, sculptural
earrings, pins, and necklaces. Some elements are patinated, or
heat-treated, to give them a more aged, natural look. She then
accents the pieces with freshwater pearls and beads made of
gemstones and minerals.
Nancy Eckels of Canyon Country, California paints abstract
paintings with uninhibited use of color and plenty of depth and
texture. She uses acrylic paint, acrylic ink, collage, and
various other materials depending on the painting. Some of her
pieces are done on paper and others on canvas, and the size
ranges from small to large, depending on her mood and customer
requests.
Neal Geisler of Jackson , California , creates one of a kind,
solid wood art using a combination of old world hand tools and
modern power tools. “I sometimes revert to older methods and
techniques in order to achieve my goals in the finished
product,” says Neal. Using a variety of woods that include
tropical, exotic and older specimens, all of his creations are
cataloged with a serial number that includes information on the
genus and species of the wood used. “When you purchase a Sierra
Craft piece, I want you to know what you are getting and that it
is special, not only to you, but it was special to me first,”
adds Neal. “I give you my best!”
Additional artists participating in the Sidewalk Fine Arts
Festival include Delia Bradford of Carmel displaying her oil
paintings of California scenery; Robert Wunce of Santa Cruz
featuring his custom-designed handcrafted silver and gemstone
jewelry; Jeffrey Murray of Long Barn with his photography that
features landscapes, nature and wildlife; and Jeffrey Nelson and
Hans Schwyter of Ossining, New York showcasing their marquetry.
The Festival is sponsored by the Carlmont Village Merchant
Association. Carlmont Village Shopping Center is located on
Ralston Avenue at Alameda de las Pulgas. For more information on
the event, contact Pacific Fine Arts at (209) 296-1195
COSTA MESA - Farmer's Market with fresh fruits,
vegetables and food items. Time: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Location: 88 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa, Ca. Cost: Free. Sponsored
by the Orange County Farm Bureau, Call: (714) 573-0374.
orange.cfbf.com
COSTA MESA - Giant
Paintball Park. This limited event in Grandstand Arena lasts
through April 13. Located at the Orange County Fair Grounds,10
to 16 games per day are the norm and there are separate games
for beginner, intermediate and advance players! Open Thursay -
Sunday. Minimum age requirement is 10 years of age and a signed
waiver is required prior to participation. Time: Thursday &
Friday, 4 p.m.-10 p.m. Saturday, 8 a.m.-10 p.m. Sunday, 8 a.m.-7
p.m. Admission: $15 - 25. Call: (877) GIANT-97.
giantpaintball.com
CRESCENT CITY - Aleutian Goose Festival. Endangered species
viewing, workshops, ocean view walks, and other activities will
focus on the Northern Redwood Coast's Aleutian Goose. Location:
Crescent City, CA. Call: (800) 343-8300.
aleutiangoosefestival.org
EUREKA - Redwood
Coast Jazz Festival. Enjoy three fun-filled days of Jazz, swing,
calypso, zydeco and more on six stages in the 18th annual jazz
festival event. The event begins on March 27 and continues
through the weekend. 110 shows happening all over town
with food, beverages and nonstop fun everywhere! Locations:
Downtown/OldTown Eureka. Friday night special guest artist:
The Brubeck Brothers Quartet and Incendio. Tickets: $20 -
110. Call: (707) 445-3378. redwoodjazz.org
HUNTINGTON BEACH -
Paintball
Competition. Annual National Professional Paintball League (NPPL)
launches the first leg of a national paintball competition tour
at Huntington City Beach. Admission to watch is free.
Location: 317 Pacific Coast Highway (approx.), south side of
Huntington Beach Pier, Huntington Beach, CA. Time: Trade
Expo Trade Show opens daily 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. Paintball
competition time: 7:30 am to 8pm. Event runs through March 30,
2008. nppl.tv
LOMPOC -
Mountain Men at Mission La Purisima. Time: 10 a.m. to 2
p.m. Location: Highway 246 near Lompoc. lapurisimamission.org
SAN FRANCISCO -
Charles Lloyd New Quartet. San Francisco Spring Jazz Season
features Jason Moran, Reuben Rogers and Eric Harland in the 70th
Birthday Celebration. Saxophone legend Lloyd enters his
seventies playing the most vital music of his career. Time: 8
p.m. Cost: $25-70. Call (415) 788-7353. Location: Herbst
Theatre, 401 Van Ness Ave., San Francisco, CA. sfjazz.org.
SAN JOSE - Ballet San
Jose: Just Balanchine. Theme
and Variations, The Four Temperaments and Serenade.
Location: San Jose Center for the Performing Arts, 255 Almaden
Blvd., San Jose, CA. Time: Thurs, Fri, and Sat at 8 p.m.; Sun
1:30 p.m. Cost: $25-$82. Call: (408) 288-2800 x 204.
balletsanjose.org
WESTMINSTER -"COPPELIA" by Ballet
Repertory Theatre. Don't miss this enchanting, delightful,
romantic, and funny production of the full-length ballet. "Coppelia"
is the amusing tale of Doctor Coppelius, an eccentric toymaker,
who creates a doll that is so lifelike many refuse to believe
that she is not real. As a young couple argues over the doll,
the comical twists and turns that follow provide perfect family
entertainment. With exquisite costumes and picturesque sets,
Ballet Repertory Theatre's playful and lively production is sure
to please audiences of all ages. As a special treat, Anthony
Sellars will be performing the whimsical role of Doctor
Coppelius and Christopher Sellars, guest artist from Ballet
West, will be dancing the role of Franz. To allow you to fully
enjoy "Coppelia", Ballet Repertory Theatre is offering very
affordable youth and student pricing. Tickets are $15 for
adults, $10 for seniors/students, and only $5 for children under
11. Time: 2 p.m. Location:
Rose Center Theater, 14140 All American Way, Westminster, CA
92683. Tickets, call the Rose Center Theater box
office at 714-793-1150.
YUBA CITY - Yuba
City Spring Home, Garden and Recreation Show. This 15th
annual event includes over 400 exhibitors in six halls. The
Yuba-Sutter area is one of the fastest growing in the nation.
Recently ranked as the best place to do business by Forbes
Magazine, this Home Show is a favorite among the locals. Readers
of the local newspaper recently rated it as one of the top
events in the area. Time: Noon to 6 pm. Location & address:
Yuba-Sutter Fairgrounds, Yuba City. Tickets: Adult $5; Senior
$1; 12 and under Free with paying adult. Call: (530)
671-9600. totalhomeshow.com
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
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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
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