Los Angeles International Tamale Festival When: Friday, November 13, 2009 3:00 PM - 8:00 PM Where: Los Angeles State Historic Park 1245 N. Spring Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012
Los Angeles, CA 90012
Cost: Free What/Why:Arranged to coincide with the famous Dia de los Muertos, the Los Angeles International Tamale Festival brings a touch of spice to MacArthur Park each autumn. Highlights include tamale cooking and eating contests. Each year over 50,000 people turn out to take part in tamale cooking and eating contests, watch the tamale demonstrations and even take part in an altar-making competition. The Los Angeles International Tamale Festival has become a focal point for the city's Mexican community and is fun for everyone.
4th Annual Pasadena ARTWalk
When: Saturday, October 10, 2009 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM Where: Pasadena Playhouse District 46 N. El Molino Ave.,
Pasadena, CA 91101
Cost: Free Between Colorado Blvd. and Green St. Art lovers and visitors are invited to enjoy a celebration of art and culture in Pasadena's largest urban art festival WHO: The 4th annual Pasadena ARTWalk taking place on Saturday, October 10 from 11 am to 5 pm at 46 N. El Molino, Pasadena, will feature an art show and sale, a gallery walk, performances from jazz, trip-hop, and world music groups, interactive children's activities, free museum admission and more. The event is free and all-ages. The Pasadena ARTWalk is a juried fine art festival that offers attendees the opportunity to view one-of-a-kind art pieces and meet some of their favorite artists. This year more than 35 participating artists will showcase their work at the Pasadena ARTWalk. From painting to photography, woodworking and new media, the event will have something for all art lovers to enjoy.
Chocolate lovers, en garde! The premier major chocolate show in the Los Angeles area this millenium takes place at the 3rd Annual Los Angeles Luxury CHOCOLATE SALON on Sunday, October 11th, 2009 at the Pasadena Center. Chocolate aficionados, fanatics, lovers and addicts can taste & experience the finest in artisan, gourmet & premium chocolate in one of the world's great culinary metropolitan areas. The Third Annual Los Angeles Luxury CHOCOLATE SALON participants include over 30 chocolatiers, confectioners, wineries and other culinary artisans, such as: Choclatique, Happy Chocolates, Rushburn Toffee Co., The Tea Room chocolate, Quady Winery, Chocolatl, Jade Chocolates, San Francisco Toffee Company, CJ's Bitz and CJ's Stix, Marti Chocolatt, Alter Eco Fair Trade Chocolate, Artisan Cocoa / Amella Caramels, AF-squared Chocolatiers, Brown Sugar Pastries, Clarine's Florentines, Helen Grace Chocolates, Mignon Chocolate, TCHO, Amano Artisan Chocolate, Landrin, Sterling Confections, Chocoveda, Republica Del Cacao, Dove Chocolate Discoveries, Valerie Confections, Plush Puff Gourmet Marshmallows, The Chocolate Traveler, Ococoa chocolates, Sweet Beauty Organic Chocolate Spa, Le Creuset, Swissmar, Putumayo World Music, Chocolate Television, TasteTV, Yelp, California School of Culinary Arts - Le Cordon Bleu Programs, and many more. All this in over twice the delicious tasting space as 2008 Salon highlights features over 30 chocolatiers and confectioners, with chocolate tasting, demonstrations, chef & author talks, wine tasting and ongoing interviews by TasteTV's Chocolate Television program. (Salon Entry includes all chocolate & wine tastings, demos, etc.). New this year: The Chocolate Chef Competition, pitting the design skills of pastry chefs against the demands of high fashion Check them out on-line at www.lachocolate.com
A Taste of Encino
When: Sunday, October 11, 2009 10:00 AM Where: Ventura Boulevard Between Balboa Blvd. And Amestoy
Van Nuys, CA 91316
FREE ADMISSION On Ventura Boulevard between Balboa and Amestoy Food & Beverages, Health & Wellness Pavilion, Arts & Crafts Fair, Business Expo, Disaster Preparedness Exhibit & Expo, Children's activities including Moon Bounce and Rock Climbing Wall, Continuous entertainment, Pumpkin Patch, Beer & Wine Pavilion Three Stages of Entertainment, Folk Music, Dance & Storytelling Presented by KSA Management and the Encino Chamber of Commerce COME OUT FOR THE FUN!Highlights: Restaurants: Variety of ethnic and American food Entertainment:by California Traditional Music Society - four stages Children's area:Rock climbing wall, Balloon slide, balloon bounce, etc Arts & Crafts:Area artisan show their hand crafted art Wellness Fair:Local hospital and area health practitioners give advice Business & Home Expo:Everything for home and family living Beer & Wine Garden:Wineries, breweries and distilleries show their best Hot Dog Eating Contest:The West Coast (or at least central Valley) championship!
Admission: Lunches for $16, $22, or $28; Dinners for $26, $34, or $44* (*Prices and meal periods vary by restaurant and exclude alcohol, tax and gratuity.) Food Services: Restaurants across LA County will be participating. Website: www.dineLA.com/RestaurantWeekDescription: Never Too Much of a Good Thing. From family-owned bistros to celebrity chef havens, dineLA Restaurant Week unites eateries from all corners of LA County. Treat yourself to specially priced three-course menus at some of LA’s best restaurants. Lunches for $16, $22, or $28; Dinners for $26, $34, or $44.* For a complete list of participating restaurants and to make reservations, please visit www.dineLA.com/RestaurantWeek. (*Prices and meal periods vary by restaurant and exclude alcohol, tax and tip)
Where:
Valley Japanese Community Center Inc
8850 Lankershim Blvd
Sun Valley, Ca 91352
(818) 767-9921
When:
Saturday, June 27th from 5pm - 10pm
Delicious foods such as Udon, Teriyaki Beef Burgers, Sushi, Chinese Chicken Salad, and Fresh Roasted Corn on the Cob, Gyoza, Chili Rice, Chicken Teriyaki and Homemade baked goods are some of the foods which will be available for purchase.
Demonstrations of Judo, Karate, Kendo and Tea Ceremony will be held. Festival-type games, exhibits of calligraphy/Sumi-E, and schoolwork completed by Japanese School Students will be featured on both days. As a special treat, LA Matsuri Taiko will be giving a special performance/demonstration during the Undo break.
After the demonstrations, please join in the Bon Odori dances. Bon dances are dances of joy so age or looks or experience should not inhibit anyone from entering the circle of dancers!
Valley Japanese Community Center's Ondo practices start on June 2-19 each Tuesday and Friday night from 7:00PM. Admission is free and the public is welcome.
For information regarding Ondo dances, contact Christine Inouye at 818.825.9583.
For general Ubon information, contact Ron Nakamura at 818.302.6333
Wine a little - you'll feel better! This fourth annual event will offer wine tasting, hors d'oeuvres, and an auction of many items, including original art created by our furry friends! All proceeds will benefit the Seal Beach Animal Care Center, a nonprofit, pro-humane shelter for cats and dogs.
Tickets are available by email ([email protected]), by phone (562-430-4993) or by fax (562-594-0003).
Where:
Oakwood Apartments Community Center
333 First St. Seal Beach, Ca 90740
When:
Saturday, June 20th from 7pm - 10pm
Cost:
$30.00 - For a GREAT cause
Come visit us at the Peach Tree Pottery:
3795 Boise Ave Los Angeles, Ca 90066
(310) 567-2708
Peach Tree Pottery is celebrating 10 years in Mar Vista (West Los Angeles) with PEACHFEST, Sunday, June 14th from 11 am to 6 pm.
ART - LIVE MUSIC - FOOD - FUN!!
PEACHFEST will highlight the Pottery Work of Current Students at the Studio and a Retrospective of previous Gallery Artists (Paintings, Photography & Much More) who have shown with Peach Tree Pottery (PTP) over the past 10 years. PTP Founder/Teacher/Ceramicist Linda Mechanic will show and sell her newest ceramic creations as well.
Friends at Studio-REV (a wonderful local recording studio) and two musicians who live on Boise Avenue are taking charge of the live music portion of the day. Musicians who have headlined live at PTP in the past are scheduled to perform throughout the event in half-hour sets. A complete list of performers is being updated on our website daily (go to the EVENTS page), but Billy Yates (The Outlaws/Marshall Tucker Band), Dominic Camanella (Lead Vocalist/Guitarist with The Quarter After) and Stampead are three of the amazing musical acts already committed to PEACHFEST.
Local restaurants and "foodie" friends are rounding out the celebration with great eats. Proceeds from the event will be donated to The MS Society.
Don't miss this incredible Summer event as Artists, Musicians, Friends and Neighbors ROCK Boise Avenue! Neighbors on Boise Avenue are arranging for the street to be blocked off between Venice Blvd. and McCune.
PEACHFEST is a "must visit" event for all fans of the arts and music and anyone looking for a Sunday filled with Summer fun and friendly folks.
The Southland's Biggest Wine Event!!! This is actually a two-day event, taking place June 6 & 7 at Raleigh Studios in the heart of Hollywood, from 2-6PM both days. 100 wineries will be in attendance, including Quivira, Mollydooker, Brander and many many more. There will be wines from around the world, plus great local craft beers, artisanal spirits, and food to soak it all up. Proceeds benefit Hollywood YMCA, the Children's Tumor Foundation, and the Wildwoods Foundation.
Barrie Lynn, The Cheese Impresario, will be giving a free cheese and wine pairing seminar--but if you really want to learn about wine tasting, don't miss the special Georg Riedel seminar on Saturday, June 6th at 5:15. Yes, Georg Riedel of the famous Riedel Crystal stemware company. This guy is a master. Plus, anyone who attends gets to take home a set of Riedel stemware, including glasses for four different varietals! The Riedel seminar is $99--tickets available at http://www.lawinefest.com
Cost:
Event tickets are $55 each, or $100 for a two-day pass or one-day couples pass.
Where:
Raleigh Studios Inc. 650 N. Bronson Ave LA, 90004
(323) 466-3111
A Yummy Wine Festival Overlooking a Beautiful Lake that is a NOT TO BE MISSED EVENT! The Ojai Wine Festival has been running for more than 22 years and has many loyal fans that return each year. It features many wineries from all over California as well as breweries throughout the US and abroad. The afternoon is filled with fun activities, wine, beer, food, live music with a Beatles and Stones tribute, arts and crafts vendors, a free boat ride and a fun time at a lovely scenic venue. The event is the major fundraiser of The Rotary Club of Ojai-West which uses the profits from this event for special Rotary causes like curing polio, improving education as well as numerous community projects. Come experience a great time at The Ojai Wine Festival! For more information please see our website at www.ojaiwinefestival.com. More Info: http://www.ojaiwinefestival.com Admission including full open wine tasting from all vendors is $30 pre-pay or $40 at the door. Directions: 101 North to Hwy 33, go North 5 miles to Santa Ana Blvd and turn left, go to Santa Ana Road and turn right and go about 3 miles to the lake and park.
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