Holiday Events
Christmas Tree Lane, Altadena’s Historic Avenue Lighted for the Season Altadena’s historic Christmas Tree Lane opens for drive-thoughs of Santa Rosa Ave. after dark. The deodars will remain lit through Jan. 6, 2010. The deodars, planted in 1883, provided a picturesque entrance to the John P. Woodbury Ranch where Woodbury planned a large estate. The [...]
Night of Live Jazz Seasonal Music to Benefit Jazz Institute
Founder and Artistic Director of the Pasadena Jazz Institute, Paul Lines, and Old Pasadena restaurateur André Vener of Redwhite+bluezz have been friends for some time. Lines now finds his Jazz Institute in need of some help and Vener has stepped forward to produce “The Nutcracker Swings, A Cool Jazz Christmas” at 6:00 p.m. Saturday, Dec. [...]
Belles of Bedlam to Descend on Brits Pub on Halloween Night
The Belles of Bedlam show is a glimpse at the life of the “Peeling” family, a large group of sisters who run the family Inn. Many years ago a lovely Irish lass named Colleen O’Reilly, met and married an English tavern owner named Luke Peeling. Together they brought ten daughters into the world. After they [...]
A Harvest of Wine, Food, Music, at Arboretum
About 20 wineries will be participating in the festival offering tastings of over 120 wines. California wine regions represented will include Napa Valley, Sonoma County, Santa Barbara County, Paso Robles region, and Monterey County. State of Washington wines will be available and wines from around the world will come from Italy, New Zealand, Australia, Spain, South America, France, and Columbia.
Boarders to Compete in Skate Spectacular at Monrovia Skate Park
Local skate boarders are invited to show off their best tricks in competition at the Santa Anita Family YMCA Skate Spectacular event at Monrovia Skate Park, Saturday, Oct. 3 from 12 noon to 5 p.m. The Monrovia Skate Park is located at 843 E. Olive Ave. in Monrovia. The Skate Spectacular will feature Vertical Speed, [...]
Shopping the Fair for Food and Much More
I heard a strange growling sound as I left the shopping district at the Los Angeles County Fair. At first I thought it was my stomach calling for a smoked rib sandwich or a mountain of onion rings. But when the roar erupted again, I knew it was something much bigger than me; something from [...]
The L.A. County Fair
I love the L.A. County Fair. My father took us every year. It was a family tradition. He created the routine I still follow. I park in the blue lot off White Avenue in Pomona. This entrance is great to visit the farms and the exhibit halls. If you are more interested in the carnival [...]
Surf City Offers Eco-Tourism and Eco-Luxury
Upon arrival, you instantly feel release of the day-to-day stress and embark on a memorable and relaxing getaway.
Norman Davis Appears at California Wine and Cheese
Norman Davis performs Sundays between 3:30 and 5:30. Photo by Terry Miller
A Summer Night at a Los Angeles Dodger Game
There is something special about sharing a summer night with 50,000 enthusiastic people at a Los Angeles Dodger game. Not only is the experience exciting and fun, but it also bubbles with a sense of community that can only be found in a national pastime such as baseball. And if you can share the game [...]
