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Saturday, May 10, 2008
May 10 events in California
include fairs, fundraisers and art.
AUBURN - Cain's Crossing Renaissance
Faire. This 16th Century Renaissance faire features Queen
Elizabeth, Pirates, Magician, Fencing and Archery. It is great
enjoyment for all ages, and quite affordable. Time:
Saturday 10 AM - 6 PM, Sunday 10 AM - 5 PM. Cost: General $10,
Seniors and Children (eleven and under) $5. Address: Auburn
Regional Park 3880 Richardson Dr. Auburn, CA. Call: 530-885-8461
ext 20. cainscrossing.org
CARMEL -
Chez Julien
at Chateau Julien Winery. First annual bistro-style dining
experience at Chateau Julien Wine Estate in Carmel Valley
planned by Chef Terry N. Teplitzky of Michael’s Catering is an
after hours dinne with two seatings, Sunset seating at 5:30 or
Moonlight seating at 7:30. The pre-fixe dinners begin with wine
tasting in the Great Hall “wine bar” and conclude with lavish
desserts in the cellar with Winemaker and V.P. of Operations
Bill Anderson. Seating is limited and the cost is $100 per
person, all inclusive. Chateau Julien Wine Estate , 8940 Carmel
Valley Road, Carmel, CA. Call: (831)624-2600.
chateaujulien.com.
CORONA -
Koroneburg European Old World Festival. 11th Annual event
is Southern California's Only Permanent Renaissance
Village! Meet hundreds of family members living, working &
playing in Southern California’s only permanent Renaissance
Village. Visitors to this 1450-1600 European Village are
entertained, discover fine arts and crafts, and enjoy delectable
food and beverages. The setting is the fictitious estate of the
Baron Heinrich Von Lauffer, located along the Rhine river (aka
Santa Ana River) between Mainz and Strasbourg. Each year the
Baron invites the finest minds and most talented actors to
celebrate the coming of spring at his Barony of Koroneburg. The
festival celebrates the inventions and changes of the
renaissance period. Runs weekends through June 15, 2008. Time:
11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturdays; 11 to 6 p.m. Sundays. Cost: $18
adult. Location: Crossroads, Crossroads Riverview Park, 14600
River Rd, Corona, CA 92880 renaissanceinfo.com/
IRVINE - Pacific
Symphony Gala 2008, “A Chicago Story.” Guests should dress
to the nines and be ready to cut the rug right through
time—Chicago-style! This year’s Gala honors Chicago-native John
Forsyte, who celebrates 10 years as president of the Symphony.
The annual gala supports the Symphony's artistic excellence and
award-winning education programs. Tables are $10,000-$125,000;
Tickets are $1,000-$10,000 per person. For reservations or
information regarding gala underwriting opportunities, contact
Sandra Gee at (714) 876-2363. Location: Irvine Hyatt Regency
Hotel, Irvine, CA.
LAKEPORT - Kiss-A-Pig. 5th Annual Fundraiser.
This unique event with hog calling and nominations to kiss the
pig includes an old fashioned BBQ picnic dinner on the farm,
plus petting zoo, kids' games, silent auction, music and
dancing. Location: Lake County Fairgrounds, 401 Martin St,,
Lakeport, CA. Call: (707) 263-5092. lakeportchamber.com
MURPHYS - Murphys
Art Walk. 2nd Saturday of each month seven galleries open their
doors with art, wine, food, and fun. Call: (209) 728-8640.
gocalaveras.com
REDDING - Redding
Rodeo Kick-Off Dance. Dinner and Dance includes New York Steak
BBQ, dance to Ray Atkinson and The Shadows. Time: 6 p.m.
Location: Redding Rodeo Grounds, Redding, CA. Cost: $15/person.
Call: (530) 241-8559. reddingrodeo.com
SANTA MONICA -
Deep Flight's Lux5. A fashion show and car event, blends with
live concert performances by popular artists to make for a night
of pure fun. Experience the ultimate luxury affair. Lux5 Events
invites you to attend America’s premier luxury lifestyle event
on May 10th at The Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, CA. Event
attractions include over 200 Luxury & Exotic Showcars, glamorous
Fashion Shows, Yachts, Private Jets, Travel access to remote
vacation destinations, and Deep Flight One- the ultimate
underwater vehicle. Don’t miss this extraordinary luxury
paradise. 3% of the sales will benefit the Make-A-Wish
Foundation of Greater Los Angeles. Time: 12pm -9pm. Location:
The Barker Hangar, 3021 Airport Ave. Santa Monica, CA.
lux5events.com
SANTA ROSA - Spring
Wildflower Walks led by Phil Dean. Hood Mountain Regional Park,
Los Alamos entrance meet at parking lot. Bring water, sunscreen,
a hat and sturdy shoes. Time: 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Day use is
$5/car. Call to register: (707) 565-2041. sonoma-county.org
SUNSET BEACH -
Sunset Beach Art
Festival. Held each Mother's Day weekend, this giant 1-mile
long event includes art competition, vendor booths, raffle and
pancake breakfast held Saturday morning at the Fire Department.
Daily: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Cost: free admission. Location: Pacific
Ave. North & South adjacent to Pacific Coast Highway, Sunset
Beach, CA. No contact available.
SUN VALLEY -
Festival DIA de la MADRE. 2008 Mother's Day Hispanic Community
Fair. Enjoy samples of a variety of products given in this event
that has developed great expectations among the Hispanic
communities of Arleta, Pacoima, Panorama City and North
Hollywood. More than 15,000 Hispanic attendants will enjoy
different type of foods, free health screenings for Women, free
gifts for Moms, Carnival Games, arts & crafts, live Music
groups, and a variety of products, services. Cost: Free
admission. Location: Sun Valley Park: Vineland Ave. & San
Fernando Rd., Sun Valley, CA
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