• September 3
- MUSIC
ON THE SQUARE
COURTHOUSE SQUARE, REDWOOD CITY
Plays The Music Of Steely Dan Aja Vu
Sponsored by TheBand
The San Francisco-based Aja Vu band won KFOX’s Last Band Standing
competition on the Bay Area's #1 rated Greg Kihn Show two years
running. Aja vu performs the music of Steely Dan, from "Hey Nineteen"
and "Reelin' In The Years" to "Rikki Don't Lose That Number". You
can buy a thrill when you hear the tight chunky horns, vocals and
solos note for note and phrase for phrase backed up by an unparalleled
rhythm section! The Aja Vu show recreates the combination of rock,
jazzy blues and unique storytelling that has made the Steely Dan
sound endure throughout pop culture for 30+ years! Aja Vu has also
perfomed with The Doobie Brothers, Dave Mason, Robben Ford, at Shoreline,
and Fresno's Tower Theatre. Come join them tonight and keep the
music of Steely Dan alive for die-hard fans and newcomers alike!
See 4-time
champion Nate “The Destroyer” Adams, 2-time champion Jeremy
“Twitch” Stenberg and
2009 champion Mike Mason battle head-to-head!
ASA Entertainment is
proud to announce that the 8th Annual ASA World
Championships of Freestyle Motocross (FMX) will return to the
Fairplex in Pomona this year on opening night of the L.A. County
Fair, Saturday, September 4. Starting at 7:30 pm, the best
motorcycle aerialists in the industry, including defending
champion Mike Mason (Minden, Nevada), 4-time FMX World Champion
Nate “the Destroyer” Adams (Glendale, AZ) and 2-time FMX World
Champion Jeremy “Twitch” Stenberg (Santee, CA) will compete in a
head-to-head battle for the title of 2010 World Champion of
Freestyle Motocross.
Tickets are on sale now
and only $22.50 for box seats and $18.50 for reserved seats for
this one-night only event. They can be purchased at the
Fairplex credentials office, all Ticketmaster locations,
tickemaster.com and lacountyfair.com, or by calling 800 745 3000
to charge them by phone. Fair admission is separate.
In 2009, Adams was in
position to capture his 5th world championship title,
but in the final round he met Mason and a few unforeseeable
mechanical problems with his bike that lead to Mason winning his
first World Championship title. While Adams will be looking to
avenge his disappointment from last year’s final, he’ll have to
contend with a full field of the world’s top pros, including
two-time champion Stenberg, who was unable to compete last year
due to injury. Both Nate and “Twitch” will have to go through
Mason and the rest of the world’s top riders to include X Games
Silver Medalist Levi Sherwood (Palmerston, North New Zealand) in
this single elimination contest sure to be filled with the
full-throttle intensity and excitement that make these pros the
best.
“You never know what’s
going to happen at this event, that’s what makes it so intense
and exciting,” said Adams. “We all have a great time here, and
the course is always challenging which is great for the fans. I
look forward to it every year - putting on a show for the fans,
competing against the best riders in the business and doing it
in front of my friends, family, and sponsors.”
The progression in freestyle
motocross over the past few years has been nothing short of
incredible”, said Rick Bratman, CEO of ASA Entertainment
Group, the event’s owner and producer.“Fans will not believe what these pros
can do on a dirt bike with 100’ back-flip variations,
360’s, no-handed tricks and so much more.Of the 150 events we produce each year, this is my
favorite for its artistry and no-guts, no-glory attitude.Fans in SoCal do not want to miss this.”
The ASA World
Championships of Freestyle Motocross will be broadcast
nationally on Fox Sports Net in November as part of ASA’s action
sports block. Stay tuned to
www.ActionSportsTour.com for more programming details.
For more information
about the 2010 ASA World Championship of Freestyle Motocross,
please contact Denise M. Abbott at 310 410 3020 ext. 309 or via
email at abbott@asaent.com,
or visit
www.ActionSportsTour.com.
Mammoth Lakes premier art event. Artist and contemporary craftsmen,
children's entertainment, food and family fun. Located at Sam's
Wood Site on Minaret Rd. Free admission.
Saturday and Sunday from 10:00 am - 6:00 pm and Monday from 10:00
am - 5:00 pm
760-873-7242
September 10
- MUSIC
ON THE SQUARE COURTHOUSE SQUARE, REDWOOD CITY
Motown - The Best Intentions
Sponsored by KISS
The Best Intentions was founded 5 years ago by Rodney James, Jeffery
Bashir, and Bilal M. They are one of the most talented motown shows
out touring today. The Best Intentions are an unforgettable experience
of the great Motown acts of the 60's,70's and 80's, featuring a
dynamic performance of the Temptations, The Four Tops, Smokey Robinson
& The Miracles and Gladys Knight & The Pips. You can't resist dancing
to these fabulous oldies! This group is comprised of six gentlemen
with many years combined experience in the music and entertainment
industry. Throughout their careers they have performed with such
greats as Patti LaBelle,The Temptations, James Brown, The Natural
Four, Zakiah Hooker, Rod Stewart, Stanley Turrentine,and many many
more. If your looking for a great show and the Motown sound., The
Best Intentions are the group to see.
Join us in Petaluma for three days of cycling, camping and FUN!
The ETBT raises funds to support clean air, healthy lungs and a
tobacco free tomorrow.
Full on-road support, catered meals, snacks and entertainment are
provided. This is not a race! Travel at your own pace-cycle, walk,
or catch a ride with our on-road support team over challenging climbs
and through stunning scenery.
The Trek will stage out of the Petaluma KOA where you will enjoy
three days of cycling and two nights camping.
Photos from 2009 ETBT taken by A. Contreras, B. Kopperl and P. Vega
This Trek accommodates cyclists of various levels. Each day you
will have the option of choosing one of two routes that best meets
your riding abilities with themed rest stops every 15-20 miles.
Once in camp, the fun is just beginning. After a day of riding,
you can relax with a massage, snacks or a refreshing beverage from
our cantina. Afternoon and evening activities will round out your
day.
The cost of this excellent adventure is $35 to register and a minimum
of $450 in pre-collected tax-deductible donations. The Early Bird
registration rate of $25 is valid until May 31, 2010.
By participating in this event, you are supporting Breathe California
of Sacramento-Emigrant Trails' innovative and grassroots programs
to fight teenage smoking, asthma and dirty air.
With your support, we will all breathe a little easier.
Click on the image for hires
Photo by Alicia Rose Photography
European Cabaret! Vintage Americana! Balkan Belly Dance!
Neo-Classical Opera! Old World Yiddish Theater!
Welcome to
the six-piece, Portland, Oregon-based Vagabond Opera. Based in
the Pacific Northwest, yet encompassing the world, Vagabond
Opera delivers passionate offerings of Bohemian cabaret. Paris
hot Jazz, gut bucket swing, Tangos, Ukrainian folk-punk ballads,
Klezmer and vigorous originals meet a world of riverboat
gambling queens, Turkish belly dancers, and the enigmatic
Marlene Dietrich. Weaving elements of Kurt Weil, Duke Ellington
and Edith Piaf with absurdist flair, theatrics and an old world
mood, Vagabond Opera presents the new wave of opera--lusty
(trained) voices singing in 11 languages and presenting a
cabaret of rich musical phrasing, sparkling lyrics and
indomitable stage presence, all played with exuberance, skill
and a gritty Vagabond edge. This is Opera liberated and
reinvented for everyone.
Vagabond Opera is at the vanguard of a growing popularity in the
Neo-cabaret phenomenon, and through their theatrical
performances, lyrics in 11 languages, and an eclectic
repertoire, they liberate opera from its usual construct. This
is not your granny's opera, but a visceral artistic ensemble
that features powerful instrumental and vocal performances
coupled with a highly eclectic and theatrical experience.
http://vagabondopera.com/
Video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=loPwNeOgTpU
• September 17
- MUSIC ON
THE SQUARE COURTHOUSE SQUARE, REDWOOD
CITY
Pop - Big City Revue
Sponsored by KBLX
Big City Revue's 12-piece, non-stop, soul injected, musical party
extravaganza has been drawing raves from San Francisco Bay Area
audiences at an alarming rate. Big City Revue's musical organization
consists of versatile, seasoned musicians who understand the commitment
of getting the music and sound right!!! … but it doesn’t end with
the music! Whether it is Big Band or Retro Swing from the 1940's
and 50's, the best of the 60's Rhythm and Blues and Motown, Fun
70's Disco Hits, The Pop 80’s, the latest contemporary dance songs
from the 90's, a mix of “hot” Latin salsa … right up to today’s
current hits, Big City Revue does it all. These styles are all highlighted
throughout the evening … all played by Big City Revue with all the
fun and excitement that San Francisco’s #1 Party Band has to offer.
• September 18
- Blazin' Hog Hwy 49 at Fairgrounds Road, Mariposa
County Fairgrounds
Gates open at 12 noon. The fourth annual Blazin Hog BBQ competition
and Zydeco Music Festival once again will shake up the Mariposa
fairgrounds as competitors vie for the top prizes in three different
barbeque categories.
Festival goers will have the opportunity to taste the mouth-watering
entries and vote for their favorite. Craft vendors from throughout
California will be there with many original and unique items. The
top Zydeco bands from central California will be performing throughout
the day, and the dance floor will be smokin'!
All proceeds go to the John C Fremont Healthcare Foundation, supporting
the only 24hr emergency room and acute care hospital in Mariposa
County.
General Admission -
$15 • Seniors - $10
• Ages 5 to 17 - $8 • Under 5 Free with adult purchase
Advance ticket orders available!
Mail Check to:
JCF Foundation
Blazin’ Hog Tickets
PO Box 1093
Mariposa, CA 95338
•
Sept 18
- 4th ANNUAL
"COMMUNITY HARVEST SALE"
Open Door
Community Church
10-4
At the Church at 33883 Highway
44 In Shingletown, CA. Northern California.
Day will have music, food, Craft
Booths, Yard Sale Booths, Huge Rummage Sale, Baked Sale,
Youth face painting and bounce house.
A fun day for everyone. Come to
the mountains, and get away from the valley heat. Free
admission for a fun day.
• September 24
- MUSIC ON
THE SQUARE COURTHOUSE SQUARE, REDWOOD
CITY
Salsa + Art on the Square Orquesta Borinquen
The powerful Latin sounds of Orquesta Borinquen have become one
of the top choices for salsa in the San Francisco Bay Area. As one
of the busiest salsa bands in the Bay Area, Borinquen consists of
carefully picked musicians to make the perfect band for people who
love to dance to powerful, energetic salsa. Orquesta Borinquen keeps
you on your feet! The incredible sound and highly energetic personality
of Borinquen is matched only by our stage presence. We love to have
a great time on stage, and enjoy making music together. Come out
and take a ride with Orquesta Borinquen.
Three stages of music featuring Latin, Salsa and DJ Salsa, plus
a Family stage for kids and adults, will fire up Redwood City with
music and dancing (including free Salsa lessons) all day long! Amateur
and professional Salsa chefs will compete for fun, prizes, and Salsa
Glory at the mouth watering and exciting Salsa Tasting & Competition,
where the public takes part in the judging. Along with tasty salsa,
local restaurants will also offer their delicious fares throughout
the day. Featuring public Tequila tasting, heirloom tomato tasting,
exciting hands-on art projects, chalk art and more, this family
festival also hosts Art on the Square, where artists and artisans
exhibiting their inspirational work will transform the streets surrounding
Courthouse Square into an outdoor gallery. Redwood City's Salsa
Festival guarantees a fun-filled day of tongue-tingling salsa, great
activities, music, entertainment, food, beverages, and a wonderful
time for the entire family from noon until 8 pm.
Music spread throughout downtown!
· Courthouse Square Salsa Stage with Free Dance lessons between
acts
· Latin stage
· Salsa DJ Stage with Salsa Dance Competition
· Family Stage - performances for kids and adults
Competitions galore:
· $500 cash prize and award for People's Choice salsa
· Award for Best Decorated Booth
· Awards for best fruit, best mild, best hot salsa
· Salsa Dance competition
· Tequila Tasting
Fun activities for the entire family:
· Hands-on art projects - Art Stations with FREE projects
· Heirloom Tomato Tasting
· Street Performers
· Chalk Art
· Bounce houses
Culture abounds in Downtown:
· City and community booths
· Local restaurants offering their delicious fares
· Art on the Square - artists & artisans exhibiting their crafts
throughout th
October 2010
• October 1
- MUSIC ON
THE SQUARE COURTHOUSE SQUARE, REDWOOD
CITY
Classic Rock - Groove
Kings Band
As the name suggests, THE GROOVE KINGS are the accomplished masters
of danceable, popular, groove-oriented party music. From first note
to last, their show is designed to thoroughly entertain you and
your guests. THE GROOVE KINGS musical repertoire ranges from popular
rock n’ roll to classic R&B all designed to keep the dance party
going. Whether it’s a popular Motown medley featuring “I Can' t
Help Myself (Sugar Pie Honey Bunch)”, Van Morrison’s ode to his
“Brown Eyed Girl”, “Pick Up the Pieces” by the Average White Band,
or the “Smooth” sounds of Santana, all the music is arranged and
performed with the purpose of getting everyone on the dance floor,
singing along and clapping their hands. Featuring soaring multi-part
harmonies, virtuoso instrumental performances and taut arrangements,
THE GROOVE KINGS never fail to satisfy wherever they play. Experience
the magic of THE GROOVE KINGS who create a night of memories and
just plain good fun!!
Oktoberfest
will return to Lake County in the city of Lakeport,
California on October 2, 2010 as the Lake County Chamber of
Commerce presents the triumphant return of Oktoberfest.
Featuring local brewers, terrific German music all day and
some of the best vendors around. This will be a day of fun
and excitement.
Held the same day as the world-famous
Konocti Challenge,
the Lake County Oktoberfest promises some
fun contests. Test your mettle at stein holding, pretzel
eating and more.
You can even become a
sponsor of some of our contests, the beer tent, or even
the entire event. What could be better than having your name
associated with this great event?
Don your dirndl or lederhosen and be part of our costume
contest.
Got a wiener dog? We're
planning to have
wiener dog races right in front of the beer tent so get
your dog ready to run with this fun and wacky event.
October 3 is the day that the Davis
Odd Fellows Lodge will lead a community effort to break the Guinness
World's record for
"largest parade of bicycles." The World's Greatest Bicycle Parade
Committee
today announced the set of rules established by Guinness World's
Records required to set their world's record for most bicycles in
a parade.
"Breaking a world's record is not only a big logistical job,
requiring thousands of folks on bikes, hundreds of volunteers, dozens
of
sponsors, and many supportive community leaders, but it requires
pretty
strict compliance with rules established by the Guinness World's
Record
Book" said committee spokesperson Dave Rosenberg.
The following rules apply:
1. For the purpose of this record, a "bicycle" is defined as a
two-wheeled vehicle powered only by human pedal power.
2. Only bicycles (two-wheeled) may participate in the parade. Bicycles
with 3 or more wheels, training wheels, trailers, and added wheels
may not
participate.
3. All bicycles participating in this world record must be moving
- it
is not acceptable merely to park them in a row.
4. The minimum distance the parade must traverse is 2 miles from
the
starting point to the finish line.
5. All bicycles must cross the start line and cycle the length of
the
route from start to finish.
6. If a bicycle cannot complete the route, the vehicle must be
deducted from the total count.
7. There must be no significant gaps in the flow of bicycles. The
bicycles in the parade may not be more than two bicycle lengths
apart.
8. The following must be recorded for each bicycle entrant in the
parade: name and telephone number of the bicycle rider, the make
and model
of each bicycle. (This will be done through the registration process.)
9. Bike riders are encouraged to pre-register before October 3 to
save
time and energy on the day of the parade. Registration on line for
the
public should open up around the middle of July.
10. The route of the parade will wind through Davis streets. It
will be
a slow, gentle ride. Traffic will be blocked along the route. Riders
will
travel the route 3 or 4 abreast, anchored by a lead rider supplied
by the
Davis Bike Club. All riders in the parade must follow the directions
of
their lead rider.
11. Children will be able to participate and families are encouraged
to
register for the parade. However, there will be an age restriction
announced prior to registration restricting children under a certain
age.
California State law requires that persons under the age of 18 shall
not
operate a bicycle unless that person is wearing a properly fitted
and
fastened bicycle helmet that meets the standards of the American
National
Standards Institute. Though not required by law, adults are encouraged
to
wear appropriate bike helmets, properly secured.
Bike parade participants, bike route volunteers, family
members, and spectators are invited to Central Park immediately
after the
conclusion of the parade. Participants are encouraged to bring a
lock for
their bikes so that they can enjoy the festivities in the park.
The
Festival in Central Park will feature a hot dog, vege burger and
hamburger
BBQ put on by the Davis Firefighters. There will be a variety of
side
dishes and beverages. Those over 21 can enjoy an assortment of adult
beverages in the Beer and Wine Garden. The Festival in Central Park
will
also feature the "Tour de Fun" with lots of activities for the kids.
Children can test their agility in the bounce houses, have their
faces
painted, ride the ponies, take a spin on a bicycle-propelled carousel,
or
practice their swings at the inflatable batting cage. Kids running
low on
energy can re-tool at the cotton candy or the snow cone booths.
Live
musical entertainment will also be scheduled at Central Park throughout
the
Festival, and commemorative Bicycle Parade T-shirts will be available
along
with other collectables at the souvenir booth.
Earlier this year, the Davis Odd Fellows announced a citywide effort
to
break the world's record for "largest parade of bicycles" - a record
recognized by the Guinness World Record Book. The attempt to set
a new
record will be made on Sunday, October 3. Thousands of bike riders
are
expected. Details will follow in the coming weeks, but the event
is
expected to start early in the morning and end around noon, followed
by the
family-friendly Festival in Central Park.
The Bicycle Parade Committee has opened a website for the public
at the
following address: www.worldsgreatestbicycleparade.com
<http://www.worldsgreatestbicycleparade.com/> . In the next few
weeks,
participants can register for the parade on line. The parade is
open to the
general public, and the Odd Fellows invite bike riders from throughout
California to join the parade, break the record and help raise money
for the
Davis Schools.
Visitors to the website can gain access to a Facebook page - World's
Greatest Bicycle Parade - where they can learn more about the parade
and
interact with fans, Odd Fellows, businesses, and organizations that
support
the effort. There will also be access to a Twitter feed - @bicycleparade
-
which will provide timely updates and links to additional resources
regarding the parade. Finally, the website sports a blog at
www.worldsgreatestbicycleparade.com/blog/ that will contain the
latest
information and news about the parade.
In addition to making the attempt to break the current
world's record, Committee Chairman Frank Giustino said, "Our bike
parade
hopes to raise a significant amount of money to benefit the Davis
Schools
through the Davis Schools Foundation". Bike registration fees after
expenses will all be funneled to the Davis Schools Foundation. The
Odd
Fellows are also seeking individual, business and corporate sponsors
who
will contribute to the Davis Schools Foundation. Folks and businesses
interested in being an official sponsor of the "World's Greatest
Bicycle
Parade" are asked to contact sponsorship coordinator Stewart Savage
at ssavage@abatonconsulting.com.
Numerous community leaders have endorsed the effort to
break the world's record and raise money for the Davis schools,
including
State Senator Lois Wolk, Assembly Member Mariko Yamada, Davis Mayor
Ruth
Asmundson, City Council members Sue Greenwald, Lamar Heystek, Don
Saylor and
Steve Souza, City Council Members-elect Joe Krovoza and Rochelle
Swanson,
County Supervisors Helen Thomson and Jim Provenza, and Davis School
Board
President Tim Taylor and School Board members Sheila Allen, Susan
Lovenburg,
Richard Harris and Gina Daleiden. The entire Davis City Council
and the
entire Davis School Board have endorsed the effort.
The current record is 3,515 bicycles, held by Bangkok,
Thailand.
The Davis Odd Fellows Lodge is the oldest organization in
the Davis area, having been chartered in 1870. Often called the
"three-ring
fraternity", the symbols of the fraternity are the three interlocking
rings
which stand for "friendship, love, and truth". Currently, the Davis
Odd
Fellows Lodge, located at 415 Second Street, has over 150 members.
The
Davis Odd Fellows have a history of actively supporting community
and
charitable groups. Among many events organized by the Davis Odd
Fellows are
the popular Breakfast with Santa and the Picnic Day Pancake Breakfast.
• October 8
- MUSIC
ON THE SQUARE COURTHOUSE SQUARE, REDWOOD
CITY
Michael Jackson Tribute - Foreverland
Sponsored by 96.5 KOIT - Lite Rock Less Talk
Foreverland is a 14-piece tribute to one of the most amazing entertainers
in the world, Mr. Michael Jackson. Based in San Francisco, the group
was formed in March of 2009 to honor Michael's musical genius and
legendary showmanship. With four lead vocalists, four horns and
a six-piece rhythm section, the ensemble is best described as a
"Remarkable and Rocking Michael Jackson Revue." Rather than be limited
by a MJ impersonator and pre-recorded backing tracks, the band's
unique approach is to celebrate the larger than life performances,
imagination and infectious spirit of this legendary artist. The
result is a fabulous and thumping 14-piece show band that pays homage
to MJ's undeniable talent and timeless dance music. As the band
likes to say, "Don't Blame It On The Sunshine, Don't Blame It On
The Moonlight, Don't Blame It On The Good Times, BLAME IT ON THE
BOOGIE!
*FREE ADMISSION*
Saturday October 9, 2010 - Sunday October 10, 2010 from 10:00am
- 4:00pm
Tailing on last year’s smashing success, the 2009 Harvest Home
Festival at Ironstone Vineyards, located in the heart of Gold
Rush country in Murphys, greets thousands Saturday, October 9
and Sunday, October 10 from 10 am to 4 pm. In this spectacular
setting, the Harvest Home Festival celebrates fall with a wide
range of attractions and booths including home construction and
improvement, a fantastic variety of food, new and used sports
equipment, unique handcrafted gifts and décor, fresh local
farmers market, landscaping ideas, fall and winter recreation,
fine art, live original music, a bungee trampoline, bouncy
house, pony rides, turtles of all sizes, face painting, hay
rides and an amazing Mark Twain impersonator.
Still accepting vendors. Call the Calaveras Enterprise at
209.754.3861.
www.calaverasenterprise.com Contact me with any questions:
harvesthomefestival@gmail.com
On Saturday and Sunday, October 16 and
17, 2010, the streets of Historic Downtown Campbell will be transformed
into
a little bit of Germany when the Campbell Chamber of Commerce holds
its 16th
Annual Oktoberfest.
The goal of the Chamber is to bring back the authenticity of the
event,
ensuring the entertainment and foods reflect a true German influence.
In
line with this objective, the Oktoberfest logo has been given a
more
polished, colorful and cultural look and feel. Applications for
food
vendors, entertainment groups and artisans are currently being accepted
for
the festival.
Alpiners USA have been performing at Oktoberfest for 10 years and
are billed
as 'the finest in European Traditional music.' They will be headlining
the
main stage from noon to 5pm both Saturday and Sunday. Each of the
musicians
that comprise the Alpiners USA (Joe Domitrowich, Matthew Medeiros,
Fred
McCarty and Margot Turrell) is amazing in their own right and also
performs
in other groups. Joined together, their extensive variety of instrumental
and vocal talents harmonizes beautifully. More information on Alpiners
USA
can be found on their website: www.aplinersusa.com
Oktoberfest is one of the Chamber's key fundraising events, raising
money to
support the Chamber's mission to advocate and promote the City of
Campbell
in all its aspects as well as being able to give back to local nonprofit
organizations. The Chamber has historically been able make donations
to
Lions Club, American Business Women's Association (ABWA) and the
Campbell Museum Foundation.
Over October 16th and
17th, 2010, the Folsom City Lions Park will be transformed to a
delightful Elizabethan town filled with myriad characters and
vignettes resembling those of Shakespeare’s plays we so dearly
love. In addition, over 900 costumed entertainers and over 100
shopkeepers and artisans will add to the ambience of the
Faire.The Festival will be the ultimate Renaissance bash, a
lively Dionysian party, where the guests enjoy turkey legs,
exotic food, and drink as they banter with the myriad performers
filling the streets. The event sports one-of-a-kind shows,
music, and comedy.
The rising young star of London’s theatre scene, Will
Shakespeare, faces a scourge like no other: a paralyzing bout of
writer’s block while the great Elizabethan age of entertainment
unfolds around him. Will is without inspiration on material.
What Will needs is a muse–and in an extraordinary town whilst on
progress with Her Most Royal Majesty, Queen Elizabeth, he finds
himself surrounded by numerous quirky characters who draw him
into an amazing, dramatic adventure of action and love. Their
stories make their way into his plays and into our hearts. The
theme of the Faire is Shakespeare’s Muse.
THE JOUST! One of the Weekend’s highlights will be the Knights
of Avalon, a full contact jousting troupe made up of
Internationally acclaimed heavy armor competitors who actually
do this for REAL. The onlookers will be astounded by the action
of the hard-hitting lance – splitting jousting and the humorous
interplay.
Hundreds of pounds of man and a ton of horse will collide and do
battle right before your eyes.
Attractions for all Ages! 3 stages filled with amazing shows, magical and
acrobatic acts
Kids games, shows, face painting, story tales
Myth and Magic, a two men comedy and magic show Fowl Tales, a one man, three parrot and one dog
extravaganza performance that charms and entertains the whole
family. Trey Cromwell, Professional Showoff, a one man danger
show that combines combining variety arts like juggling,
contortion and escape artistry into a seamless whole. The Merry Praynksters, a country dancing group, will
whirl and wind among the patrons with their period dancing while
Danse Macabre will progress through the streets enthralled in
their dance with death their hunting music and attire leaving
patrons in awe.
Tickets
are available at the gate: $14.00 For adults
$9.00 for seniors (55 and over)
$9.00 for students K-12 (with proof of
school assignment)
$9.00 for children 6-12
under six free.
November 12-14, various location throughout
Monterey
Step into the Monterey Wine and Food Lifestyle...
It's the Wine, Food, Personalities and Location...
Enjoy the Monterey Lifestyle while experiencing wine from over 40
world-class Monterey Wineries and gastronomic delights crafted by
local and nationally recognized chefs, during a weekend of fabulous
events in one of California's most scenic locations- Monterey! Barrel
Tasting, Food Demonstrations, Lifestyle events, "Boot Camps", Winemaker
dinners and a Taste the County in 175 Sips.
The 2nd Annual Wagon Wheel Country
Music Festival is back November 13th
& 14, 2010. This year's festival will feature 2 days packed with
country music superstars and will again return to The Lake Elsinore
Diamond Stadium in Lake Elsinore, CA. The public is invited to attend
and enjoy the 2 days of country music. Prices have been lowered
for the
VIP Section this year and General Admission is allowed access to
the
field. Last year's festival included country music stars and legends
like Jason Aldean, Phil Vassar, Sammy Kershaw, Mark Chesnutt, Glorianna,
Mark Wills, Trent Tomlinson, Jamie O'Neal, Tracy Lawrence, Tracy
Byrd
and many more! This year is sure to be bigger and better with gates
opening at noon each day and going till 11 pm.
The 2010 Lineup will be announced in June!
The 2010 Festival
* Giant Budweiser Main Stage
* 2 Days packed with Country Music Superstars
* Cool Zone Mister Tent
* A Live Charity Auction
* Vendors
* Artist Merchandise
* Wagon Wheel Apparel
* RV Camping in the new paved lot with hookups, outside lot also
available with our without hookups
Tickets for this event range from $65 - $175, Luxury Suites are
also
available and include Meet and Greets and admission tickets, call
for
pricing.
A portion of proceeds to this event will be donated to the Jerry
L.
Pettis Loma Linda Veterans Hospital and the Mourning Star Children's
Grief Centers.
Call now to reserve your tickets and RV camping spots (951) 656-0862
Or visit us online at www.wagonwheelfestival.com .
The Mammoth Film Festival takes place annually in Mammoth Lakes,
California. In addition to a full lineup of competition films from
around the world, the event will also feature panel discussions,
special screenings, live music, and film premieres. If you’ve never
been to the Mammoth Film Festival, you’re in for a unique and exciting
festival experience. The Festival features the first film competition
to be set up as an elimination-style tournament. Every screening
is a double feature as films compete head to head, and you, the
audience, decide which film advances to the next round. So we’ll
pop some popcorn, and you get ready to pick the next winner.
760-965-4072
California Outdoor Recreational and Travel Information
Ever wonder what really happens to those egg cartons, red cups and
paper towel rolls you threw out? Ponder no more. On Friday, September
10th, 2010, you’ll get to see some typical trash items reinvented
into something you would never imagine - art. The 2nd Annual Junk
2 Genius Team Art Competition is a free, family friendly event that
is sure to get your creative juices flowing. Once the timer starts,
teams of “artisan gladiators” will compete in a sculpt-off for the
esteemed Trophy du Trash. But there isn’t going to be any carving
of marble. Teams will be using recycled materials to compose their
entire sculpture as well as pre-approved tools and one secret weapon.
The sculpture can reach a whopping size of 3x3x3 ft. and must be
completed in two hours! And you thought throwing cans in the recycling
bin was a tough job. Needless to say, this could turn into a kind
of rowdy competition – which is more fun to watch of course.
If you need a break from all of the hoopla, or want to try your
hand at some recycled art, there will be crafts set up for children
and adults. In addition, there will be a silent auction and refreshments
available during the competition. Make sure to head back to the
competition once the buzzer sounds. A panel of judges will critique
the sustainable sculptures and award both the Trophy du Trash, as
well as a People’s Choice award. Hosted by the Davis Art Center,
in partnership with reCREATE, the event celebrates California Art
Day and promotes recycling and creative expression. Don’t be late
– the festivities begin at 5pm at the Davis Art Center. You won’t
want to miss this great opportunity to see your trash transformed
into treasure. For more information visit
www.davisartcenter.org
Get ready for the most extraordinary bicycle adventure ever launched
in the
City of Davis. On Sunday, October 3, 2010,
bicyclists will pedal through
history to break the Guinness World Record Book for the Largest
Parade of
Bicycles. Davis is the City of Bicycles and it is fitting that they
should
own the World Record.
The current record is 3,515 bicycles, held by Bangkok, Thailand.
"We have
registered with Guinness and will follow the strict rules established
by
their World's Record Book operation," said Committee Media Coordinator
Dave
Rosenberg. "The parade of bikes is limited to two-wheelers, must
be at
least 2 miles in length, with no more than 2 bike-length gaps. The
rules
are strict, but in this bicycle-friendly town, anything is possible."
Details, including how to register, where to go for the
parade, and the family festival in Central Park will be posted on
the events
website.
"We will make an attempt to break the current world's record
and bring it to Davis" announced Frank Giustino, Chairman of the
Committee
organizing the effort. "At the same time, we are working with sponsors
to
raise money which will all go to benefit the Davis Schools through
the Davis
Schools Foundation."
Funds for the schools will be raised through major
sponsorships, commemorative T-shirt sales, and registration of participants.
Community leaders have already endorsed the effort, including State
Senator
Lois Wolk, Assembly Member Mariko Yamada, City Council members Don
Saylor
and Steve Souza, and School Board members Sheila Allen and Gina
Daleiden.
"In the meantime," announced Committee Co-chair Holly Bishop, "we
urge
members of the community to mark the date of October 3 on their
calendars.
That's the date Davis takes on the record."
The Davis Odd Fellows
invite the community to “The Festival at Central Park” on
Sunday, October 3, beginning around 10:30 a.m. The Festival will
culminate the World’s Greatest Bicycle Parade which is a
community effort to set a Guinness World’s Record Book record
for “longest single line of bicycles”. The bicycle parade will
launch at 10:03 a.m. on October 3 and the first riders should
cross the finish line around 10:30 a.m.
“Don’t let the fun end at the finish line” announced Bicycle
Parade Co-chair and organizer of the Festival Holly Bishop.
“Come celebrate a job well done at the Festival at Central Park.
We invite Bicycle parade participants, volunteers, family
members and all members of the community to join us in the
park.”
“The UCD Aggie Band-uh will kick things off with their
wake-up-and-smell-the-coffee music beginning at 10:30 a.m. and
festival goers are in for a real treat once they enter Central
Park,” said Bicycle Committee member Deanna Chavis.
Included in the Festival at Central Park are the following:
· The Davis Professional Firefighters Association will fire up
their huge barbeque and grill to serve up hamburgers,
cheeseburgers, hotdogs, and veggie burgers. A variety of side
dishes and beverages will be available as well. The BBQ will
open at 11 a.m.
· For those 21 and over, a Beer and Wine Garden will be
available featuring Davis’ own Sudwerk brews, as well as
California wines. The Beer and Wine Garden will open at 11 a.m.
· For energetic children, Central Park will feature a “Tour de
Fun” – a special area of the park dedicated to making sure the
children have the time of their lives. Kids can test their
agility in the giant inflatable obstacle course, go wild in the
bounce house, have their faces painted, take a spin of the
bicycle-propelled carousel, or practice their swings in the
inflatable batting cages.
· If energy runs low, there will be a concession booth featuring
freshly made cotton candy and ice-cold snow cones.
· The United States Bicycle Hall of Fame – home to the most
extensive bicycle collections in the world including the UCD
Pierce Miller Collection of antique bicycles - will be open
during the Festival.
· Live entertainment will begin at 12 noon at the Oak Tree Deck.
Festival attendees can enjoy the musical talents of Davis’
Junior and Senior High School music groups. Local bands will
also be showcasing their talents near the Beer and Wine Garden.
· Setting a new Guinness World’s record will be a memorable
event. Stop by the souvenir booth and pick up a commemorative
T-shirt or other collectibles of the record-breaking day.
Information on how to sign up as a participant in the bicycle
parade, or how to volunteer to help, or be recognized as a
sponsor can be obtain at the following
website.
The funds raised by the bicycle parade and by the Festival at
Central Park, after expenses, will be donated to the Davis
Schools Foundation for the benefit of the Davis schools.
Organized by the Davis Odd Fellows Lodge, the Bicycle Parade has
garnered major endorsements from the Davis Enterprise, Davis
Chamber of Commerce, Davis Downtown Business Association, the
Davis Police Officers Association (DPOA), Davis Professional
Firefighters Association (DPFA), Davis Rebekah Lodge, Rotary
Club of Davis, Davis Sunrise Rotary Club, Soroptimist
International of Davis, Soroptimist International of Greater
Davis, Davis City Council, Davis Joint Unified School District,
Davis Schools Foundation, Lions Club of Davis, Kiwanis Club of
Greater Davis, and many others.
Every member of the Davis City Council and every member of the
Davis School Board has endorsed this effort.
The Davis Odd Fellows Lodge is organizing a “bike parade” to be
held in Davis on Sunday, October 3, in an effort to set a
Guinness World’s Record in the category of “longest single line
of bicycles” – a new category to be recognized in the Guinness
Book of World’s Records. Members of the public can register on
line to be in the parade and help set the world’s record.
On October 3, the starting line and the finish line will be in
front of the Davis Odd Fellows Lodge at 415 Second Street in
Downtown Davis. The parade will officially start at 10:03 a.m.
on 10-3 and bike riders will follow one another in a single line
of bikes. Riders will be asked to traverse an easy-going, 2 mile
route on city streets, closed off to car traffic during the
parade. “Since the parade travels in a single line, it should
take bike riders about 30 minutes to complete the parade route,”
according to Bicycle Committee member John Steele. The parade
will be followed by a family-friendly “Festival at Central
Park”, complete with food and drinks, and beer and wine garden,
music, and entertainment for the children.
Participation in the parade is open to the general public with a
minimum age requirement of 10, and the Odd Fellows invite bike
riders from throughout Northern California to join the parade,
break the record and help raise money for the Davis Schools.
Only two-wheeled bikes are permitted by Guinness rules and a
bike must travel the entire parade route, start to finish, to
count in the record. The record is “longest single line of
bicycles” and at least 1,000 bikes must participate for the
record to count.
The Davis Odd Fellows Lodge is the oldest continuously operating
organization in the Davis city limits, having been chartered in
1870. Often called the “three-ring fraternity”, the symbols of
the fraternity are the three interlocking rings which stand for
“friendship, love, and truth”. Currently, the Davis Odd Fellows
Lodge, located at 415 Second Street, has about 150 members. The
Davis Odd Fellows have a history of actively supporting
community and charitable groups. Among many events organized by
the Davis Odd Fellows are the popular Breakfast with Santa and
the Picnic Day Pancake Breakfast.
The Winters Farmers Market will move from Sunday to Thursday evenings
from 5:00 to 8:30pm. The move is in response to the Winters Friends
of the Library July Summer Concerts at the Gazebo in Rotary Park.
Zapato Viejo and Woodland Community Band are among the musical entertainment
groups expected at the farmers market.
The farmers market will continue to sell fresh produce, and local
businesses will be open for dinner. Residents can enjoy their favorite
cafes and tasting rooms while listening to live entertainment.
The U.S. Bicycling Hall of Fame is
open Wednesdays from 2:00pm to 8:00pm and
Saturdays from 8:00am to 2:00pm. Admission is $5.00 for adults,
$3.00 for
seniors and children 6 to 12 years and free to Hall of Fame public
members
and children 5 and under. For more information about the Hall of
Fame and
how to become a member, please visit
Upcoming
Events
Woodland Dynamite Chili Cook-Off 9/18/2010
Hoes Down Harvest Festival 10/2-3/201
Yolo
County has many unique wineries
stretching from Clarksburg, to the far edge of the Capay Valley
to the foothills of Berryessa. Here are just a few...
The Old Sugar Mill, a restored sugar
factory in Clarksburg, is home to numerous family wine makers. The
beautiful facility along the Delta also hosts events and other fun
gatherings along with wine tasting rooms.
Capay Valley Vineyards, located in
the rolling hills in the small town of Brooks is a family owned
and operated winery producing award wining wines.
Berryessa Gap Vineyards located in
the charming town of Winters just picked up six awards at the San
Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition. Stop by their tasting room
in Historic Downtown Winters for these worth-the-drive wines!
Yolo County is also home to new and
emerging wines from Fiddlehead Cellars in Davis, Route 3 wines in
Woodland, and Turkovich Family Wines in Winters.
For a map and a complete list of the many wineries to tour in Yolo
County’s emerging wine region visit
www.yolocvb.org
Blessed with
idyllic weather
for much of the
year and
diversity of
topography and
flora, the
Coachella Valley
is a haven for
hikers. Adapted
with permission
of the publisher
from Philip
Ferranti’s book,
140 Great Hikes
in and Near Palm
Springs (Big
Earth
Publishing).
If you believe
that puppies are
people too,
you’ll want to
catch the local
version of
Westminster,
Jan. 8-9, 2011
at the Palm
Springs Kennel
Club Dog Show.
Dear Jane,
Perfect day for
a hike or two.
We started out
with a walk in
the beautiful
Indian Canyons.
There’s Andreas,
Palm, and Murray
— each canyon
offers its own
special vibe.
The stunning
Santa Rosa
Mountains
provide the
breathtaking
backdrop once
again when the
Phoenix Suns
play the Dallas
Mavericks Oct.
9, 2010 under
starry desert
skies.
A trip to
one of the
desert’s casinos
is a dazzling
experience
featuring the
sound and the
fury of feisty
gaming, and all
the bells and
whistles you’d
expect from
Vegas-style
action.
Here Come The
Mummies!, just
in time for
Halloween. This
R&B band with a
funkadelic vibe
hits The Show at
Agua Caliente
Casino • Resort
• Spa on Oct.
30, 2010
According to The
New York Times,
Palm Springs is
the perfect
place to “dive
into the past”
and indulge your
penchant for all
things Rat Pack.
Upcoming Palm Springs Events:
Art Shows / Receptions
Aug 20, 2010 - Sep 26, 2010
Exhibition Works by Van Gogh Renoir Matisse Degas and
Moore The Palm Springs Art Museum will open a new
exhibition featuring stunning art works created by
modern masters, including Pierre Bonnard, Paul Cézanne,
Marc Chagall, Edgar Degas, Roger de la Fresnaye, Alberto
Giacometti, Juan Gris, Marino Marini, Henri Matisse,
Henry ...
Aug 20, 2010 - Sep 30, 2010
LovEarth - A Retrospective of the Work of Bijan
Masoumpanah The Rancho Mirage Public Library is offering a very
special art exhibit, on view through September 30, 2010:
“LovEarth: A Retrospective of the Work of Bijan
Masoumpanah” The show is available for viewing in the
Annenberg Reading ...
Aug 20, 2010 - Oct 8, 2010
Community Gallery Exhibition and New Home The Palm Desert Community Gallery will celebrate the
first exhibition at its new City Hall location beginning
Thursday, July 29, with a display of award-winning
images from the Coachella Valley Desert Camera Club High
School Photography Contest. The exhibition continues ...
Sep 11, 2010
Nothing More-Nothing Less
Join us at Dezart One for the Artist Reception and Group
Show of new abstract worksby Susan Byers. This Exhibit
will run from September 1, 2010 through October 20,
2010.
Sep 25, 2010 - Sep 26, 2010
Shoemania - Assemblage Workshop Images by Gideon Fine Art Gallery and Haya Modern
Art Gallery are proud to announce an two-day workshop, "SHOEMANIA
- ASSEMBLAGE WORKSHOP", presented by Richard Freund, an
award winning Southern California Assemblage
Artist.Create your own special piece of assemblage
art ...
Charity / Fundraiser / Tributes
Sep 3, 2010 - Sep 5, 2010
Palm Springs To Unfurl "Rainbow" of Talent Move over, “American Idol” and “America’s Got
Talent”: Rainbow Talent, a Southern California-based
entertainment venture, is rolling out “The Rainbow Show”
– the largest-ever showcase presenting the best new
entertainers in the lesbian, gay, bisexual and
transgendered (LGBT) communities. Benefiting ...
Sep 9, 2010
Desert Aids Project Benefit Featuring Expecting Mary
Movie Premiere Where is Mary, a pregnant, runaway “poor little rich
girl,” to find the meaning of life, love, and family?
Well, in a trailer park in a down-on-its-luck town
somewhere in New Mexico … where her new BFF walks her
pet ...
Sep 11, 2010
3rd Annual September Concert for 9/11 Remembrance The third annual September Concert will take place
at 7:15 p.m. on Saturday 9/11/10 at the amphitheater at
Palm Desert Civic Center Park. The free concert is an
opportunity to come together to celebrate universal
humanity through music and honor ...
Sep 16, 2010
9-16 Desert Benefit at The Show The 9-16 Desert Benefit is an evening of Music and
Comedy benefitting Martha's Village & Kitchen and The
Humane Society of the Desert. Your Hosts will be Nigel
and Norm Cosby plus a whole lot more music and comedy.
Sep 18, 2010 - Sep 19, 2010
Fiesta Days A Celebration of Latino Culture and Heritage Fiesta days will feature the best of Mexico and
beyond with over 12 live latino acts, more than 32
vendors selling food & cocktails over the two day
festival. Fiesta Days in Palm Springs will bridge the
culture of the ...
Sep 19, 2010
Country & Western-style BBQ at Old Las Palmas Estate Walgreens-sponsored event includes open bar, BBQ and
Country & Western music with a live DJ. Proceeds benefit
AIDS Assistance Program. Tickets limited so RSVP is
essential.
Sep 24, 2010
Don Roberts Sr Car Drawing
Car drawing for a chance to win a 2011 Chevrolet
Corvette or $30,000 cash – 350 tickets will be sold at
$300 each and include dinner for two at event.
Benefiting Boys & Girls Club of Coachella ValleyFor
information contact ...
Dine Out
Sep 1, 2010 - Sep 30, 2010
Memorable Meal Trio at Flemings Steakhouse A New 3-Course Menu, Available for a Limited Time
Only This SeptemberI love the thrill of discovering new
flavor combinations. And sometimes, I really want it
all. That’s why I’ve created this Memorable Meal for our
September Month of Discovery. ...
Sep 3, 2010 - Dec 3, 2010
First Friday Breakfasts at The Golden Rainbow Center
Come join your friends at the Golden Rainbow Center -
SAGE on the first Friday of each month for an extended
continental breakfast and listen to interesting guest
speakers.
Sep 3, 2010
Season Opening at Copleys on Palm Canyon Annual Summer Closure from July 12, 2010 through
September 2, 2010. Copley's on Palm Canyon will re-open
for the 2010-2011 season and Labor Day Weekend on
Friday, September 3, 2010.
Sep 10, 2010
Stuarts Restaurant Re-Opens for the 2010 - 2011 Season Stuart's Restaurant in Rancho Mirage will re-open
for the 2010 - 2011 Season on Friday, September 10, 2010
better than ever with new management & fabulous food and
great entertainment.
Oct 1, 2010 - Oct 31, 2010
Rancho Mirage Restaurant Rendezvous
Rancho Mirage Restaurant Rendezvous • Great Food! Great
Value! Celebrating dining and savings October 1 -31,
2010
Festivals
Aug 28, 2010 - Aug 29, 2010
17th Annual Jazz in The Pines at Idyllwild Arts
The Associates of Idyllwild Arts Foundation is proud to
present the 17th Annual Jazz in the Pines Saturday and
Sunday, August 28 & 29, 2010. Headliners will be
announced in the coming weeks. Regularly priced tickets
are $60.00 per day for ...
Film
Sep 1, 2010 - Sep 29, 2010
Golden Age of Hollywood Film Festival Join the La Quinta Library for a special film
festival celebrating the Golden Era of Hollywood! La
Quinta Museum manager, Johanna Wickman, will be on hand
to introduce the films and provide the audience with
some trivia and local La ...
Sep 9, 2010
Desert Aids Project Benefit Featuring Expecting Mary
Movie Premiere Where is Mary, a pregnant, runaway “poor little rich
girl,” to find the meaning of life, love, and family?
Well, in a trailer park in a down-on-its-luck town
somewhere in New Mexico … where her new BFF walks her
pet ...
Sep 11, 2010
Desert Film Society presents Carmo Hit The Road Marco is a lonely handicapped Spanish smuggler,
driving through Brazil to sell out his cheap goods. When
two bandits assault him and steal his load, he is
miraculously saved by Carmo, a beautiful local girl who
would rather die than ...
Sep 15, 2010 - Sep 19, 2010
16th Annual Temecula Valley International Film and Music
Festival
Filmmakers and Musicians from across America and around
the globe have come to Temecula Valley Southern
California Wine Country every September since 1995 to
participate in the celebration of the two most
influential art forms: FILM AND MUSIC. The
festival's ...
Sep 21, 2010
Sing Birds: following the Path of Cahuilla Power Watch the Film “Sing Birds: Following the Path
of Cahuilla Power”. In celebration of Native
American Day (9/24) we will screen this wonderful
documentary film, introduced by the Executive director
of the Agua Caliente Cultural Museum, Dr. Michael
Hammond and the ...
Sep 24, 2010 - Sep 26, 2010
Palm Springs Gay and Lesbian Film Festival - Cinema
Diverse The Palm Springs Gay & Lesbian Film Festival is set
to return for it’s third year, following two highly
successful runs in 2008 and 2009. The Festival will
again be presented by the Palm Springs Cultural Center,
a ...
GOLF-SPORTS-OUTDOORS
Sep 1, 2010 - Oct 3, 2010
Insects and Other Anthropods of the Morongo Basin Kurt Leuschner, M.S. and Professor at College of the
Desert, will explore the lives of the largest group of
animals in the world through a study of insect anatomy,
survival traits, habitats, and behaviors during this
three-day class.
Sep 18, 2010
Adult Nature Walk at The Bear Creek Nature Trail This is a collaborative program between the City of
La Quinta and the Stewards of the Fred Wolff Bear Creek
Nature Preserve and Trail. This free program is offered
to anyone interested in learning about the Preserve. All
walks begin ...
Sep 18, 2010
Disc Golf Clinic and Tournament This event will include approximately 1-hour of
hands-on instruction from some of the sports elite
players. After the clinic you are welcome to
participate in an 18-hole round of Disc Golf, in one of
the valley's most picturesque parks, with ...
Sep 19, 2010
2010 Kelly's Adult Junior Desert Open Join us at the 2010 Kelly's Adult Junior Desert Open
Golf Tournament at the Desert Willow Golf Resort in Palm
Desert on Sunday, September 19, 2010. Adults and
Juniors team up to compete on the course.
Sep 24, 2010 - Sep 26, 2010
45th Annual Southwestern Growers Golf Tournament Two-man, best ball, match play golf tournament
including practice round, pairings party, breakfast and
lunch each day of play, Friday night dinner dance and
Sunday awards ceremony. Benefiting Boys & Girls Club of
Coachella Valley
Sep 25, 2010
Summer Annual Wildflower Wanderings Did you know that wildflowers can be abundant each
fall? Desert Naturalist, Darrell Shade will saturate
your senses with the unique fall blossoms that occur in
Joshua Tree National Park during this one-day field
class.
Sep 26, 2010
Desert Snakes: Fang Rattle and More William Hayes, Ph.D. and Professor of Biology at
Loma Linda University, will introduce participants to a
remarkable variety of venomous and non-venomous snakes
that inhabit Southern California’s deserts in this
all-day field class.
Oct 1, 2010
Understanding Earthquakes * Name of the Event: Landscape on the Loose:
Understanding Earthquakes* Day, Date, and Time: Friday,
October 1, 2010; 6pm–7:30pm* Location: Santa Rosa and
San Jacinto Mountains National Monument Visitor Center,
51-500 Highway 74, Palm Desert, CA
Music
Sep 1, 2010
Melissa Etheridge Performs Join us at the Morongo Casino Resort and Spa for the
performance by Melissa Etheridge on Wednesday, September
1, 2010 at 9:00 pm.
Sep 3, 2010 - Sep 4, 2010
Celtic Women in Concert Join us on September 3 or September 4 for the
performance of Celtic Women in Concert at The Show at
Agua Caliente Casino Resort and Spa.
Sep 4, 2010
Meat Loaf in Concert Bat Out of Hell Flies Into Fantasy SpringsFantasy
Springs Resort Casino continues its A-list entertainment
standard with an upcoming concert by rock and roll
superstar Meat Loaf. Meat Loaf has sold more than 40
million albums worldwide and his Bat ...
Sep 5, 2010
Mary J. Blige Live in Concert For what’s sure to be a fun-filled Labor Day
weekend, Mary J. Blige has been confirmed to play her
very first concert in the Palm ...
Sep 9, 2010 - Sep 12, 2010
2nd Annual Bhakti Festival Presents Philippo Franchina Philippo Franchini, will be performing at the second
annual Bhakti Festival to be held in Joshua Tree this
Sept.9-12. Last year over 2,000 people enjoyed the
Bhakti Fest. Double that number is expected this year.
Bhakti Fest is a four ...
Sep 10, 2010
Chickenfoot in Concert Chickenfoot Set to Make Great Music at Fantasy
SpringsSome may say they have a funny name, though
Chickenfoot is no laughing matter. The band is made up
of some of current rock and roll’s biggest heavyweights
– Sammy Hagar, guitarist Joe ...
Sep 11, 2010
Engelbert Humperdink Performs Join us at the Morongo Casino Resort and Spa for the
performance by singer Englebert Humperdink on Saturday,
September 11, 2010 at 8:00 pm
Sep 11, 2010
The Beach Boys Live in Concert The wonderful voice and music of The Beach Boys
comes to the Agua Caliente Casino Resort and Spa on
Saturday, September 11, 2010
Sep 17, 2010
Don Henley in Concert Don Henley is the founding members of The Eagles, a
singer, songwriter and drummer. Don Henley makes a
special stop in Palm Springs for one night only at
Fantasy Springs Resort Casino. His concert is Sept. 17th
at 8pm. Tickets are ...
Sep 18, 2010
Sheryl Crow Live in Concert The wonderful voice and music of Sheryl Crow comes
to the Agua Caliente Casino Resort and Spa on Saturday,
September 18, 2010
Theater / Comedy / Dance
Sep 10, 2010 - Sep 12, 2010
Pink Squirrels at The Arthur Newman Theatre Joslyn
Center Script2Stage2Screen presents a new comedy set in a
trendy Palm Springs supper club where the drinks are
stiff, the help is sassy, and the gossip is flat-out
fabulous. [note regarding times below: the Sunday
performance, Sept 12, is a matinee ...
Sep 18, 2010
Comedy Night Azul Starring LA's Hottest Comics Nationally-known Comedienne Poppy Champlin and NBC's
Last Comic Standing's Fortune Feimster, plus LA stand-up
comic Stephen Levine, to appear at “Comedy Night at Azul
Starring LA's Hottest Comics” in Palm Springs on
September 18 at Azul Tapas Bar and Lounge ...
Boating and Waterways Commission to Consider $16 Million
In Funding for Boating Facilities
May 26
SACRAMENTO--The California Boating and Waterways Commission (Commission)
will meet May 26 to consider $16 million in boating facility improvement
loans. The meeting is open to the public and will convene at 8:30
a.m.
at the Residence Inn, Pacific Room, 3240 W. March Lane, in Stockton.
The
proposed loans are:
San Francisco Marina (West Harbor Project), San Francisco County
The Commission will consider a $6.995 million loan to the City and
County of San Francisco for improvements to the West Harbor Project
of
San Francisco Marina. The proposed project consists of the demolition
of
existing berths and construction of reconfigured berths, upgrading
of
electrical and water dock utilities, installation of new barrier-free
access gangways with security gates, construction of a new breakwater,
replacement of revetment, mole removal, dredging and improvement
of
buildings. The Commission has approved four loans totaling $16.5
million
in fiscal year (FY) 2004/2005 through FY 2007/2008 for this project.
Alamitos Basin, Long Beach - Los Angeles County
The Commission will consider a $9 million loan to the City of Long
Beach
to rebuild Alamitos Bay Marina, Basins 2 and 3. The proposed project
is
to rebuild Basins 2 and 3 of the Alamitos Bay Marina, including
dredging, reparation of the seawall and repaving the parking areas.
The
Commission has approved three loans totaling $1.1 million in FY
2004/2005 through FY 2006/2007 for this project.
Grant and loan applications are submitted to the California Department
of Boating and Waterways and funding for approved projects is derived
from the taxes paid by boaters on the purchase of vessel gasoline
and
the repayment of principal and interest on department-made loans.
The department provides grants to a county, city, district or other
public agency for the construction of small craft boating launching
facilities and loans to local agencies for the construction of small
craft harbors. These grants and loans require the consent of the
seven-member Boating and Waterways Commission.
Dockwalker
Training Offered for "Green" Boaters in
Northern California
Volunteers will Conduct Outreach on Clean Boating
SACRAMENTO- The Boating Clean & Green Program will host a series
of
"Dockwalker" trainings for individuals who want to promote
environmentally-sound boating throughout California's marina
communities.
Dockwalkers will be trained to engage members of the public and
the
boating community in adopting clean boating practices. Once training
is
complete, these volunteers don their official "Dockwalker" hats
and
conduct face-to-face boater education while visiting marinas, boat
launch ramps, boat shows and special events.
Training is free and dockwalking is a fantastic way to interact
with
boaters to help keep California's marinas, waterways, and ocean
clean
and healthy. The training provides an overview of environmentally-sound
boating practices, information on how to conduct Dockwalking,
educational materials that Dockwalkers will distribute including
boater
kits, a video about clean boating in California and baseball caps.
In
the last five years, more than 600 Dockwalkers have distributed
over
90,000 boater kits statewide. Hours spent training or educating
the
public qualify as community service.
For more information about the Dockwalker program, and to register
for
training, please visit www.dbw.ca.gov
(click on Clean and Green
tab), or contact Vivian Matuk at (415) 904-6905 or
vmatuk@coastal.ca.gov.
The "Dockwalker" trainings will be held at the following times and
locations in Northern California:
June 5, 2010
Fresno
10 a.m. to 12:40 p.m.
Clovis Memorial Building
808 4th Street Clovis, CA 93612-1396
Partners: Keep the Delta Clean Program and U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary.
The Boating Clean & Green Program is an education and outreach program
conducted through the California Department of Boating and Waterways
and
California Coastal Commission. The program promotes
environmentally-sound boating practices to marine business and boaters.
• The California
Department of Fish & Game is conducting a Mourning Dove Banding
Program this summer, requesting public assistance in evaluating
California’s
Mourning Dove population as part of a National Study.
Volunteers for this project will pay no fee to participate and can
do so from the
comfort of their own homes between the months of
June and August, 2010. All supplies
will be issued to participating individuals by CDFG after certification.
Our
volunteers range from all types of people; those who work from home,
retired,
mechanics who have shop with a viewable open lot, and even families
who do this
together on their weekends and spare time. This is a fun and easy
helpful activity
for all.
Volunteers must first complete a two-hour training course led by
CDFG Biologists.
Program participants should be over 18, have good organizational
skills, and a
commitment to wildlife preservation. The trapping and banding work
is typically done
in the early morning (dawn-10am) and late evening (5pm-dusk), volunteers
who can
only work limited hours or on certain days can still be utilized
and are welcome.
Training meetings will be to teach how to identify, age, sex, and
band this specie.
Meetings will take place in April and May
of 2010. I am requesting, if interested, a
location of where volunteers can meet for an orientation, and possible
dates to
schedule and advertise to the general public.
You must attend at least one meeting to attain a Legal Certified
Bird Handling
Permit for 2010.
Volunteers can place traps almost anywhere, even in their own yards,
to be checked
on within every hour it is set. When a Mourning Dove is trapped,
you will band its
right leg, record the band number data, and release it back into
the wild. Trapping
season ends on August 20th, all traps
must be pulled and CDFG will need all
materials shipped back to the Sacramento Office for database entry
ASAP.
All band recovery data is reported to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife
Bird Banding
Laboratory, where it is added to the national database. Wildlife
managers use this
information to keep track of the species’ survival and harvest rates.
For more detailed information about the program or to reserve a
space at a training
session, please contact
Heather Hlusak by e-mail at hhlusak@dfg.ca.gov or (916)
445-3445
Stoli Vodka
has officially launched their
casting call to find the next
Stoli Original, start your audition below! We
are asking fans: “Would you have a drink with you? Following
the pioneering, storied Stoli Celebrity Originals
Hugh
Hefner and
Julia
Stiles, do you have what it takes to be a Stoli Original?
Go to
facebook.com/Stoli and audition for the Stoli casting
call – your time is now.” The person chosen by Stoli will
be catapulted to stardom by appearing in their groundbreaking
media campaign in 2011 and earn a $25,000 fee to sweeten
the deal even further. Just a note, these auditions are
open to US residents only.
The casting call kicks off on the
Stoli Facebook page
through a custom-built tab, giving every Stoli fan the opportunity
to prove their Original spirit by submitting answers to
a series of probing questions. In November, the arbiters
of taste at Stoli will select 30 finalists for a “call back”
and the chance to submit a video audition tape.
It wraps up in December, when
Stoli chooses one overall
selectee (supported by five regional runner-ups) from the
video auditions. The real story begins from there, as we
integrate the new face of Stoli Originals into 2011 media
and chart his or her rise to fame…
TICKETS NOW ON SALE FOR “HALLOWEEN HORROR NIGHTS” AT
UNIVERSAL STUDIOS HOLLYWOOD
WHERE THE LEGENDS OF HORROR COME TO LIFE
FOR 17 NIGHTS BEGINNING SEPTEMBER 24
Universal City, California, August 27 2010 — With five
new maze experiences, new “Scare Zones,” a new “Terror
Tram” backlot experience and the addition of the
blockbuster new attraction, “King Kong 360 3D Created by
Peter Jackson” – the world’s largest, most intense 3D
experience –
Universal Studios HollywoodSM
is preparing to bring the legends of movie horror to
life for
Halloween Horror Nights®,
Southern California’s most terrifying and exciting
Halloween event. Tickets are now on sale at
www.HalloweenHorrorNights.com/hollywood including a
new “Killer Deal Nights” option, providing discounts of
up to $25 for selected dates. Advance purchase is
recommended as event nights will sell out.
Halloween Horror Nights mazes will
include the all-new “A Nightmare On Elm Street™: Never
Sleep Again,” “Friday the 13th™: Kill, Jason,
Kill!,” Rob Zombie’s House of 1000 Corpses in 3D
Zombievison,” “Vampyre: Castle of the Undead” plus
“Saw: Game On.” Among the six “Scare Zones” is a new
“La Llorona” experience, based upon the timeless Mexican
legend.
“Chucky’s Revenge” – an
all-new “Terror Tram” experience -- plus an express
visit to the new blockbuster attraction, “King Kong 360
3D” Created by Peter Jackson and an all-new “Bill and
Ted’s Excellent Halloween Adventure” show will also be
featured within the event.
Universal Studios Hollywood’s favorite
thrill-ride attractions will also remain open for
“Halloween Horror Nights” nocturnal affair, many with
menacing twists. Favorites include “The Simpsons Ride™,”
“Revenge of the MummySM
– The Ride” and “Jurassic Park®
In the Dark.”
Halloween Horror Nights
will continue on
consecutive weekends and selected weekday nights
beginning Friday, September 24 through Halloween,
Sunday, October 31. Event dates are: September 24, 25
and October 1, 2, 8, 9, 15, 16,17, 21, 22, 23, 24, 28,
29, 30, 31. The event will begin nightly at 7 p.m.;
closing hours vary by night throughout the event.
Yosemite
National Park Camping in an RV or in a Tent – A Great Destination
Either Way
Within
Yosemite National Park, RV camping opportunities abound.
Whether you’re camping in a tent or RV, with your family
or a large group, in Yosemite Valley or the backcountry
there’s a place for you. There are traditional campgrounds
and a variety of tent cabin options. The one constant
factor is to plan ahead. Check out all of the possibilities,
and then make your reservations early.
Traditional
Campgrounds
Thirteen campgrounds are spread out among three different
areas in the park. The most popular are the four in
Yosemite Valley, three of which require reservations during
the summer. Only Camp 4’s 35 sites are first-come,
first-served. There are two campgrounds in the southern
part of the park and seven ranged along Tioga Road (California
120) as it crosses the park from east to west. Of
these, Wawona and Hodgdon Meadow are open all year and require
summer reservations. When planning your trip, check
the Yosemite National Park camping website for opening and
closing dates, RV restrictions and water availability.
Housekeeping
Camp
This unusual Yosemite
National Park RV park area sits right on the Merced
River in Yosemite Valley. The 266 units have three
concrete walls, a concrete floor, and a canvas roof;
the fourth wall is a curtain which opens to a covered patio.
Inside the cabin are two single bunks, a double bed, table
and chairs, and electric light and outlets. Outside
on the patio you’ll find a picnic table and bear-proof food
locker. Visitors may supply their own bedding or rent
it for an
additional
charge. Housekeeping Camp may have units available
when the campgrounds are full.
Canvas Tent
Cabins
Yosemite National Park camping choices include two areas
with canvas tent cabins with wood framing, doors, and raised
floors. One of these is Curry Village, right in the
heart of Yosemite Valley. Here each 2 to 5-person
tent is equipped with cot-style beds, but no cooking is
allowed so campers should plan meals accordingly.
At White Wolf Lodge in the high country on Tioga Road 24
tent cabins (and two regular cabins) make a nice base for
high country hiking, trail rides, or rock climbing.
SACRAMENTO – Marina operators can now apply for a national
boating infrastructure grant (BIG) for transient boat dock
improvements through the Department of Boating and Waterways
(DBW). The deadline to submit grant proposal applications
is Tuesday, August 31, 2010.
BIG is a national competitive program open to both publicly-
and privately-owned marinas with funding totaling $13 million.
Eligible projects include installation or upgrades of visitor
tie-up facilities for recreational boats 26-feet-long or
longer, and renovation or construction of visitor docks,
restrooms, gangways and dockside utility hookups. The funds
are also used to produce and distribute information and
educational materials about the program and recreational
boating.
Applicants should first review the federal guidelines, to
determine if they meet the necessary requirements. Eligibility
criteria and submission information may be obtained by visiting
www.dbw.ca.gov/Funding/BIG.aspx or contacting Kevin Atkinson
at (916) 263-8149.
DBW is the designated agency responsible for administering
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s (USFWS) BIG program in
California. USFWS receives the applications from DBW and
scores and ranks the proposals using a government/ industry
review committee.
The California Department of Boating and Waterway's (DBW)
reminds
resident and out of state brokers and salespeople to obtain
a
California's broker's license. DBW has received reports
of unlicensed
activity from out of state brokers who are listing and selling
vessels
located in California.
California law requires brokers and salespeople to be licensed
before
selling, soliciting or obtaining listings on vessels within
the state.
Brokers found to be listing and selling vessels located
in California
without a co-operative listing agreement in place, or identifying
the
listing broker as a California licensee, are subject to
penalties and
fines pursuant to California's unlicensed activity statutes.
Current law requires that any vessel listed for sale in
California be
sold by a licensed California broker. A California broker
may co-broker
a transaction with an out of state broker only if the listing
broker is
licensed in California.
Licensees from other states can claim experience toward
licensure
provided they can verify at least three years experience
performing as a
broker in another state. They would also be requested to
submit three
years of earning statements and be required to undergo a
background
investigation.
California's licensing process includes meeting specific
criteria,
submitting fingerprints to the California Department of
Justice and the
Federal Bureau of Investigation, and successfully passing
a written
examination.
For further information on the program or to apply for a
California
broker's license please visit www.dbw.ca.gov <http://www.dbw.ca.gov/>
and click on the Yacht and Ship tab. You may also contact
DBW's Broker
Licensing Technician Fahim Buksh, at (916) 263-8197.
DBW licenses and regulates
yacht brokers and salespersons in California.
Those selling used vessels 16' or longer and less than 300
gross tons,
for others, are required to be licensed. The department
also enforces
the Harbors & Navigation Code to regulate the activities
of licensees to
ensure compliance and provide consumer protection.
A California interagency taskforce battling the spread of
invasive Quagga and Zebra mussels urges boaters to remain especially
vigilant this Memorial Day weekend. Anyone who launches
their vessel at
any body of water must clean, drain, and dry their boats,
personal
watercraft, and any equipment that comes in contact with
the water-both
before arrival and after leaving the waterway.
"Quagga and zebra mussels are a serious threat to our aquatic
environment and fisheries," Director of the Department of
Fish and Game
(DFG) John McCamman said. "It's crucial that everyone who
uses public
waters takes the time to make sure they're not moving these
mussels from
place to place. It only takes a few mussels to infest an
entire waterway
and destroy the ecosystem there."
Quagga and zebra mussels are non-native, fast-reproducing
invasive
species that will cause serious problems for boaters and
water
enthusiasts. Mussels spread from one body of water to another
by
attaching themselves to nearly anything that's in the water
for more
than a few minutes. Water in boat engines, bilges, live-wells
and
buckets can carry tiny mussel larvae (called veligers) to
other
waterways, as well.
"Boat trailers are often overlooked as an avenue for the
spread of
quagga and zebra mussels and many other aquatic invasive
species,"
Department of Boating and Waterways Acting Director Lucia
Becerra said.
"About 85 percent of boaters trailer their boats, so it
is critical for
them to clean, drain, and dry their vessels."
To help prevent the spread of mussels, boaters must inspect
all exposed
surfaces, wash boat hulls thoroughly, remove all plants
from the boat
and trailer, drain all water, including that in lower outboard
units,
clean, and dry live-wells and bait buckets, and dispose
of baitfish in
the trash. Watercraft should be kept dry for at least five
days in warm
weather and up to 30 days in cool weather between launches
in different
bodies of fresh water. These measures are essential to safeguard
boats
and preserve California waterways.
An excellent guide to cleaning vessels of invasive mussels
is available
on the website: www.dbw.ca.gov/PDF/BoatingQuaggaGuide.pdf.
Travelers are also advised to contact their destination
waterway before
leaving home, to learn what restrictions or inspection requirements
are
in place. Boaters entering the state should be prepared
for inspections
at California Department of Food and Agriculture Border
Protection
Stations. Inspections, which can also be conducted by DFG
and the
Department of Parks and Recreation, include not only a check
of boats
and personal watercraft, but also trailers and all onboard
items.
Contaminated vessels and equipment are subject to quarantine
or
impoundment.
Quagga mussels were first detected in the Colorado River
system in
January 2007 and were later found in San Diego and Riverside
counties.
They are now known to be in 21 waters in the Golden State,
all in
Southern California. Zebra mussels were discovered in San
Justo
Reservoir in San Benito County in January 2008.
Both mollusks can attach to and damage almost any submerged
surface.
They can:
* ruin a boat engine by blocking the cooling system and
causing
it to overheat;
* increase drag on the bottom of a boat, reducing speed
and
wasting fuel;
* jam a boat's steering equipment, putting occupants and
others
at risk;
* require frequent scraping and repainting of boat hulls;
* colonize all underwater substrates such as boat ramps,
docks,
lines and other underwater surfaces, causing them to require
constant
cleaning;
* cost the owners of these items a great deal of money.
A toll-free hotline at 1-866-440-9530 is available for anyone
involved
in activities on lakes and rivers seeking information on
quagga or zebra
mussels.
A multi-agency taskforce that includes the California Department
of Fish
and Game, Department of Boating and Waterways, Department
of Water
Resources, and State Parks has been leading an outreach
campaign to
alert boaters and the public to the quagga and zebra mussel
threats.
For more information about quagga and zebra mussels, the
state's
response activities, and what you can do to help prevent
their spread in
California, visit the DFG Web site at www.dfg.ca.gov/invasives/quaggamussel.
The California Boating and
Waterways Commission (Commission)
today approved $15.9 million in boating facility improvement
loans. The
loan recipients are:
San Francisco Marina (West Harbor Project), San Francisco
County
The Commission approved a $6.99 million loan to the City
and County of
San Francisco for improvements to the West Harbor Project
of San
Francisco Marina. The project consists of the demolition
of existing
berths and construction of recsonfigured berths in the West
Harbor,
upgrading of electrical and water dock utilities, installation
of new
barrier-free access gangways with security gates, construction
of a new
breakwater, replacement of revetment, mole removal, dredging
and
improvement of buildings.
Alamitos Basin, Long Beach - Los Angeles County
The Commission approved a $9 million loan to the City of
Long Beach to
rebuild Alamitos Bay Marina, Basins 2 and 3. The project
is to rebuild
Basins 2 and 3 of the Alamitos Bay Marina, including dredging,
reparation of the seawall and repaving the parking areas.
Grant and loan applications are submitted to the California
Department
of Boating and Waterways and funding for approved projects
is derived
from the taxes paid by boaters on the purchase of vessel
gasoline and
the repayment of principal and interest on department-made
loans.
The department provides grants to a county, city, district
or other
public agency for the construction of small craft boating
launching
facilities and loans to local agencies for the construction
of small
craft harbors. These grants and loans require the consent
of the
seven-member Boating and Waterways Commission.
