Your Guide to Local Events

Art in the High Desert August 24 - 26

Art in the High Desert on August 24-26th, 2012
Time: Friday - Saturday: 10am - 6pm, Sunday : 10am - 4pm
Price: Free
Place: Banks of Deschutes River, in the Old Mill District, Bend, Oregon
Art in the High Desert, a juried fine art and craft festival

http://www.artinthehighdesert.com/index.html

Festival De Banderas Bend, Oregon May 5

Festival de Banderas on May 5th, 2012

Time: 10am - 10pm.

Price: Adults - $10, Free for under 17years of age

Place: Les Schwab Amphitheatre

Festival de Banderas is a celebration of culture, family, friends, music and food to be held from 10am to 10pm Saturday, May 5th. The festival will be diverse in its activities, alive with Latin music, children's activities, authentic food and colourful costumes, offering excitement for everyone.

http://www.festivaldebanderas.com/index.html

Tucson Summer Fun Events and Entertainment

TMC Meet Me Downtown 5k Night Run/Walk
http://www.azroadrunners.org/races/detail/mmd

June 4, 2011 

Time: Coming Soon

Address: Downtown Tucson

Price: Varies

More than a race a family-friendly and adult-friendly block party that raises funds for local organizations.  Run, walk, dance—our headlining band will be announced soon. Our goal is to help revitalize Downtown Tucson, so come on down and enjoy an early summer Saturday night.

Carnival de Golfe
http://www.sahba.org/carnival_de_golfe/carnival_de_golfe.html

June 4, 2011

Time: Registration - 6:30 am
Shotgun Start - 7:30 am
Lunch and Awards: Noon

Location: 2840 N. Country Club

Price: Single golfer $150
Foursome $550

Southern Arizona Home Builders Association presents a charity golf tournament including lunch, silent auction, and raffle prizes at Omni Tucson National Golf Resort and Spa.

Fridays Farmers Market at Broadway Village
http://www.broadwayvillagetucson.com/farmersmarket/

Every Friday

Time: 10am-2pm

Location: The corner of Broadway and Country Club

A 1939 Joesler & Murphey creation, it was not only Tucson’s first suburban shopping center but a neighborhood destination for families to gather and shop. Join us & rediscover the heart of Tucson.

Paradiso Bar & Lounge Free Concert Thursdays
http://www.casinodelsol.com/

Time: 8pm

Location: 5655 West Valencia Road

Price: Free

Sol Casinos presents a free concert on Thursdays at Casino del Sol. Lineup includes tributes to rock music legends, such as Sublime, Abba, Van Halen. the Rolling Stones, and Billy Joel and Elton John.

Birds of Tohono Chul Park Walking Tour
http://www.tohonochulpark.org/wordpress/?page_id=136

Recurring weekly on Monday, Wednesday, Saturday

Time: 8:30 AM

Location: 7366 N. Paseo del Norte

Price: Free

Tohono Chul Park hosts docent-led walking tours of its grounds at 8:30 a.m. every Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday

Las Cruces Events, NM Sunset Stroll, Downtown Ramble and Summer Full Moon

Sunset Stroll

http://www.nps.gov/whsa/planyourvisit/copy-sunset-strolls.htm

June 1st- August 5th

Location: Starts at sign along the Dunes Drive at White Sands National Monument

Price: $3

Time: One hour before sunset which would probably be around 7:00 PM

A leisurely one-hour ranger-guided walk. Experience sunset over the white sands and see the plants and animals of the dune field. A photographer's delight.


The Dust Bowl: Dark Times in New Mexico
http://www.nmfarmandranchmuseum.org/

June 1st-August 21st

Price: $5

Location: 4100 Dripping Springs Road

Time: Monday - Saturday 9 am - 5 pm, Sunday Noon - 5 pm

This will be in the Traditions Gallery through Aug. 21, 2011. Through the use of text, dramatic photographs, and oral histories, visitors are introduced to a story that came to symbolize the despair of the Great Depression Era.

Downtown Ramble
http://www.mustseelc.org/getdoc/f2d9f11a-82e6-452a-aeba-3ef38c21db74/July.aspx

June 3rd and every first Friday of the month

Price: Free

Location: Downtown Mall

Time: 5-7pm

Do the Main Street Downtown Ramble through galleries, shops, businesses and restaurants. Enjoy art openings, exhibits, music, entertainment, open mic opportunities, shopping, refreshments and more.

Full Moon Nights Program
http://www.mustseelc.org/getdoc/f2d9f11a-82e6-452a-aeba-3ef38c21db74/July.aspx

July 15th

Price: $3

Time: 8:30 PM

Location: White Sands Monument

Listen to music, learn about desert wildlife, or see the beauty of the dunes by moonlight.

Ciclovia Health Event
http://www.mustseelc.org/getdoc/f2d9f11a-82e6-452a-aeba-3ef38c21db74/July.aspx

July 31st

Time: 10 AM- 2 PM

Location: Young Park, 1905 E. Nevada Avenue

Price: Free

Ciclovia offers bike riding, walking, jogging, dancing, aerobics, gymnastics and more!

3rd Annual Antiques - Collectibles - Crafts Show and Sale
http://www.mustseelc.org/getdoc/c9997fe8-e028-4e15-9c1a-33d779ea61d6/August.aspx

August 13th-14th

Location: University United Methodist Church, 2000 S. Locust Street

Price and Time: Call at 575-522-8220


University United Methodist Women’s hosts a show and sale of antiques, homemade food, crafts, jewelry and a silent auction featuring items from local artists.

White Sands International Film Festival

August 25th-27th

Location, time, and price: TBA
Intended to screen outstanding short and feature length documentaries and narratives of all genres from around the world, but also retain a special focus on Latino and New Mexican film-making, as well as celebrate outstanding cinema that has been shot in the amazing back drop of Southern New Mexico.

Fort Collins Colorado Events Includes Car Show, Greek Festival and Brewer’s Festival!

2011 Nelsen's Old Town Car Show http://downtownfortcollins.com/dba.php/otcar/

September 10, 2011

Time: 11:00a.m. - 5:00p.m.

Location: Downtown Fort Collins, CO (Old Town Square, Mountain Avenue & Walnut Street)

Price: Free

Hundreds of great hot-rods, vintage cars and classic trucks will be on display in Downtown Fort Collins. The car show is open to the public from 11:00am to 5:00pm. Cars/trucks registering to be in the car show may register from 9:00-11:00am.  Registration forms are available through the DBA at 970-484-6500.

A Fort Collins Jazz Experience featuring Downtown Sessions
http://downtownfortcollins.com/dba.php/jazz/

July 14-16, 2011

Time, Price, and Location depend on the event

A week long set of jazz related events and concerts build up to the weekend when Saturday's Downtown Sessions brings jazz to the forefront.  Two stages of free continuous jazz jams from local and regional groups showcase Colorado's rich jazz talents, Friday hosts a special jazz art walk, and late night jams sessions await you at this year's Fort Collins Jazz Experience!

5th Annual Northern Colorado Greek Festival
http://www.downtownfortcollins.com/events.php/detail/67/2

August 28th

Time: Starts at 11:00 AM and ends at 10:00 PM

Location: Old Town Square

Price: Varies

Deejay Constantine “Costa” Mavromatis will play a variety of Greek music for dancing Friday evening and all day Saturday. Dance performances Friday evening by Cheyenne Greek Dancers and the St. Spyridon Dancers of Loveland.

22nd ANNUAL COLORADO BREWERS' FESTIVAL
http://www.downtownfortcollins.com/dba.php/brewfest/
 
June 25-26, 2011

Location: Downtown Fort Collins

Time: All day starting at 11:00 AM
The focus of the event is to get Colorado beer fans access to this year's new event format which includes face-to-face brewery interactions, Colorado beer sampling including taster notes, enjoying local food, two stages of stellar Colorado music, and to bring the community and long time friends together to celebrate.

19th Annual Casa Pacifica Angels Wine & Food Festival Sunday, June 3, 2012 From 1- 5 p.m.

Voted BEST Cultural Event in Ventura County in 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011  the Festival showcases the culinary creations of the area's finest restaurants and caterers from Santa Barbara to the Conejo Valley and award-winning wineries and vineyards from throughout California's rich wine-producing regions as well as many marvelous micro-breweries.

The Casa Pacifica Angels Wine & Food Festival is all inclusive; patrons may sample and sip as many delectable delights and beverages as they desire as often as they wish. The day also features continuous LIVE! entertainment and the largest silent auction in Ventura County. Last year there were in excess of 4,000 people in attendance and this year we expect more food & wine enthusiasts.

All proceeds from the Wine & Food Festival benefit Casa Pacifica Centers for Children and Families, which provides hope and help for abused, neglected, or at-risk children and families in Santa Barbara and Ventura Counties. Last year the Festival over $220,000 towards the $2.3 million Casa Pacifica needed to raise in private donations.

Come out and bid on the many treasures to be found and join in on the fun!
Donated items so far include:

• Travel Packages including a week's stay at a Big Sky, MT resort condo
• Exclusive Private Club Memberships including Spanish Hills Country Club
• Limited Edition Wine Collections, In-Home Tastings and Wine Country Tours
• Private Wine-Paired Chef's Dinners including Safire and Jonathan's at Peirano's
• Golf Packages to exclusive courses including Spanish Hills Country Club
• Flight Lessons, Cooking Classes, Spa Treatments, and much, much more!

Casa Pacifica Wine & Food Festival Information

 

Chapel Hill, NC Fall and Winter Events 2010

October

Efland Ruritan Rodeo, Efland. Efland Ruritan Club, (919) 919-619-8638.
Festifall Street Fair, Chapel Hill. Chapel Hill Parks & Recreation Department, (919) 968-2784.
University Day, Chapel Hill. UNC Office of Special Projects, (919) 962-0045.
West End Poetry Festival, Carrboro. West End Poetry Festival, (919) 918-7364.
Hillsborough Handmade Parade, Downtown Hillsborough. Hillsborough Arts Council, (919) 643-2500.
Halloween Carnival, Carrboro. Carrboro Recreation & Parks Department, (919) 918-7364.
Halloween Street Festival, Chapel Hill. Town of Chapel Hill, (919) 968-2760.

November

Artists Open Studio Tour, Countywide (two weekends). Orange County Artists Guild, (919) 933-7880.
Jupiter Ball, Morehead Planetarium and Science Center. Morehead Building, (919) 843-3474.
Carrboro Film Festival, Carrboro. Carrboro Film Festival, Carrboro Century Center.

December Holiday Events:

* Twelve Days of Christmas, Chapel Hill. The Carolina Inn, (919) 933-2001.
* Chapel Hill Holiday Tree Lighting, Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill Downtown Partnership, (919) 967-9440.
* Holiday Parade and Tree Lighting, Hillsborough. Hillsborough/Orange County Chamber of Commerce, (919) 732-8156.
* Christmas Crafts Show, Hillsborough. Daniel Boone Merchants Association, (919) 245-3330.
* Christmas Candlelight Tour, Hillsborough. Hillsborough/Orange County Chamber of Commerce, (919) 732-8156.
* Holiday House Tour, Chapel Hill. Preservation Society of Chapel Hill, (919) 942-7818.
* Holiday Parade, Chapel Hill & Carrboro, Chapel Hill Jaycees, (919) 883-5233. 10 am-noon.
* Kwanzaa Celebration, Carrboro. Carrboro Recreation & Parks Department, (919) 918-7364.
* Nutcracker on Ice, Hillsborough. Triangle Sportsplex, (919) 644-0339.

December Events

NCHSAA Football Championships. North Carolina High School Athletic Association, (919) 962-2345.
UNC Winter Commencement, Chapel Hill. UNC Office of Special Projects, (919) 962-0045.
Winterfest Jazz Concert, Carrboro. Carrboro Recreation & Parks Department, (919) 918-7364.

 

Fort Collins Fall and Holiday Events

Make A Difference Day

United Way of Larimer County will host Make A Difference Day this year from October 18-24, 2010. Make A Difference Day is the most encompassing national day of helping others. Everyone can participate. Thousands of volunteers throughout Larimer County will band together to serve at projects throughout the community, making Make A Difference Day the biggest day of service in Larimer County- and one of the Top 10 Make A Difference Days in the country! Projects range from raking leaves, painting fences, decorating cookies with the elderly and more. To find out how you can get involved in this year's Make A Difference Day, visit http://www.uwaylc.org. Volunteers can begin registering for projects on September 8, 2010.

Holiday Craft Show Fundraiser

The holidays are fast approaching. What better way to get in the spirit early and do some shopping too. Come and enjoy being part of our great community. Walt Clark Middle School will be holding our 3rd Annual Holiday Craft Show Fundraiser on November 6th, from 9am to 3pm. Many local artisans and craftsman will be represented. Come on down and take a look; much to choose from. We will be having a Pancake Breakfast, Chinese Raffle, pictures with Santa too. This is a wonderful opportunity to make this a holiday tradition for your family. All proceeds benefit the needs of students, teachers and staff of Walt Clark Middle School!

 

Paso Robles 2010 Fall Events

Annual Fiesta at Mission San Miguel - 9/19/2010
Time: 12:00 PM TO 4:00 PM
755 Mission Street
San Miguel, Ca 93421
Phone:
805-467-3256
Event Description: Annual Fiesta.Fun! Food! Beer & Wine. Raffles.

Gold Oak Festival - Saturday, October 23, 2010
9 am to 3 pm
Downtown Paso Robles City Park
FREE ADMISSION
Chilli Cookoff, Arts, Crafts, Foods, & Antique Cars

Free Cooking Show at Idler's with Hospitality Catering Date: 10/20/2010
Time: 5:00 PM TO 6:30 PM

Idler's Appliance Showroom
2361 Theatre Drive
Paso Robles, CA 93446

Phone:
805-238-7979

2010 Prix Fixe Dinners at Robin's Restaurant - 10/8/2010
Time: Call for times
Robin's Restaurant
4095 Burton Drive
Cambria, CA 93425
Phone:
805-927-5007
Event Description: Smashing Pumpkins.

2010 Paderewski Festival - 11/11/2010 TO 11/14/2010

Event Description: Festival, concert and ticket information to come. http://www.paderewskifest.com/event_schedule.html

 

 

Prescott CASA Senior Center - Great Activities and Volunteer Opportunities!

CASA Senior Center

Located at: 9360 E. Manzanita Circle
Hours: Monday-Friday 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Central Arizona Seniors Association (CASA) Senior Center is open to all persons 50 years of age and older. For information call 928-772-3337. Activities for members include:

* Bingo (Tuesdays at 1:30pm and Saturdays at 6:30pm)
* Cards & Games
* Arts & Crafts
* CASA Belles Dance Group
* Exercise and breathing classes
* T'ai-chi exercise classes
* Sing-a-longs
* Ice Cream Socials
* Member potlucks
* Monthly bake sales
* Entertainment
* Dinners and Dances
* Speakers on aging and healthcare
* Free counseling on legal issues, Medicare and taxes
* Blood pressure checks (Every third Thursday)
* Pool table

In addition, area seniors may take advantage of such services as monthly Medicare counseling, bi-monthly legal advocate counseling, monthly blood pressure checks and AARP tax help from February through April.

CASA offers a thrift store (tax-deductible donations welcome). Volunteers are always needed for the CASA office, thrift store, bingo, kitchen and project committees.

 

Ashville Flower Festival

Join us to celebrate the silver anniversary of Festival of Flowers. Breathtaking blooms carpet our gardens, from blossoms by the thousands to acres of azaleas. America's largest home joins the party with live music and unique floral displays accenting it magnificent decor. And the opening of our new Antler Hill Village offers more Biltmore than ever so you can wine, dine, and play all day in our Blue Ridge Mountain backyard. Visit now to discover all that's new!

Herald spring at Biltmore with acres of blooms to boost your spirits and more Biltmore to enjoy than ever with our new Antler Hill Village.

Join us for the silver anniversary of our celebration of Biltmore’s gardens. It was 25 years ago when Biltmore’s owner, William A. V. Cecil, decided that the gardens of Darwin Hybrid tulips were too beautiful not to share. Biltmore’s first Festival of Flowers in 1985 included those showy tulips throughout the estate and stylized in a carpet of fresh flowers flanking the front door.

This year, look for tulips in French-style arrangements, a recreation of the fresh flower carpet from 1985, and notice the fleur de lis pattern—a symbol of the iris, the 25th anniversary flower—in urns, containers, and pattern beds.

During our celebration, enjoy live music daily in the Winter Garden and in the Conservatory. On weekends, our horticulture professionals are in the Walled Garden to answer your gardening questions. Savor special menus in our restaurants, and the 2010 Festival of Flowers wines at the Winery.

For Biltmore information, call 800-411-3812 or 828-225-1333.

Paso Robles and the Upcoming Events

Beginning Fused Glass with Larry Lebrane
04/09/2010 through 04/23/2010
Starts at 02:00 pm
This 3-week class teaches the fundamental skills to create fused-glass objects and artwork. Students with all levels of art skills are encouraged to attend. Students will design, cut, and prepare 3 - 4 items for fusing and slumping. Items may include: a pendant, bottle-stopper, window ornament, letter opener, art tile, and/or a slumped dish or bowl. Classes are Fridays, April 9, 16, and 23 from 2pm-5pm.
Fee for three week session is $120. Instructor provides $20 of materials in class. Questions? Call 528.8791 or email larron4@charter.net.
www.studiosonthepark.org
Location:
Studios on the Park
1130 Pine Street, Paso Robles


Ladies Night - Spa Edition at Clayhouse Wines
04/09/2010 through 04/09/2010
Starts at 06:30 pm
Our last Ladies Night was such a huge success that we've decided to host another. We've partnered up with the talented ladies at Salon Roux in Paso Robles to provide a long list of treatments to our guests. Along with several different spa/salon treatments, the evening will include a glass of wine, gourmet goodies, raffle prizes and more! $20pp / $15pp (wine club & industry) RSVP required, space strictly limited to 25 women!
Location:
Clayhouse Wines
849 13th Street, Paso Roble


Big Band Sundays at Vina Robles Winery
04/11/2010 through 04/11/2010
Starts at 03:00 pm

Special Guest and local favorite, Sunny Wright, performs with the Cal Poly Jazz, Blues and Boogie Big Band from 3:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Springtime is swing time as Vina Robles Winery launches its new "Big Band Sundays" concert series. The cost is $20 per person.

Guests are encouraged to dress in vintage big band-era attire. A large dance floor will beckon veteran swing dancers and novices alike. Wine tasting and wines by the glass will be available for purchase.
www.vinarobles.com
Location:
Vina Robles Winery Hospitality Center
3700 Mill Road off Highway 46 East in Paso Robles (3 miles East of Hwy 101)


Earth Day Food & Wine Festival
04/16/2010 through 04/18/2010
Starts at 10:00 am

The Earth Day Food & Wine Festival is a weekend celebration of award-winning food and wine grown on California's scenic Central Coast. Enjoy the feature event on Saturday, April 17 and join us for barrel tastings, cooking demonstrations, live music, and vineyard tours throughout the weekend.

Organized by the Central Coast Vineyard Team, a local non-profit dedicated to sustainable winegrowing since 1994, the event's proceeds support research, education, and farmworker outreach.
www.earthdayfoodandwine.com
Location:
The Historic Santa Margarita Ranch
Santa Margarita, CA


Recycled Treasures, Vintage Sidecars & Bicycle Bonanza
04/24/2010 through 04/24/2010
Starts at 11:00 am
This unique event celebrates vintage sidecars in all their glory, along with the Recycled Treasures and Garden Art Show.
Collectors, dealers, crafters, and garden-variety pack rats are invited to participate.
Main Street Website
Location:
Paso Robles City Park
12th & Spring Street, Paso Robles

What’s Happening in Maryville?

6^th Annual Walk for Sight – Saturday, May 15^th 2010, 10:00am

Located: Fountain City Lions Club Park

Funds raised support projects of the District 12-N Lions Charities, Inc.

 

West Knox Lions Club 14^th Annual Golf Tournament – Monday, April 26^th 2010

Fee: $100.00 per player

1:00pm Shotgun Start, 18 hole four player team, Select Shot. Lunch served before.

Located: Centennial Golf Course

 

Oak Ridge Community Band Spring Concert – Sunday, April 11^th 2010

Located: Oak Ridge High School Auditorium 1450 Oak Ridge Turnpike, Oak Ridge

Fee: $6 adults, $4 Sr. Citizens

The annual spring concert will be Band Masterpieces of the 20^th Century.  Concert begins 3:30pm, refreshments provided.

More Info: Barbara (865)482-3568

 

“Ray” – Saturday, April 10^th 2010, 7:30pm

Only one man duplicate the genius that was Ray Charles every time he steps on the stage – Frank Rondell.  All of the wonderful & timeless music of this legend is brought to life by this one-of-a-kind entertainer.  Performing at the Niswonger Performing Arts Center in Greeneville.  Tickets are $27.50 and for more information contact Cindy at (423)638-1679

www.greenevillepac.com

 

Las Cruses’ Spring Cultural Events

The Plaza Theatre presents Cabaret – Monday, March 15^th at 7:30pm

Tony-Award-winning musical, the pre-World War II tale life in a Berlin cabaret has not only been a successful Broadway production and revival, one of the memorable movie roles for stage icon Liza Minnelli. Features such hits as “Money, Money,” “Willkommen” and “(Life Is A) Cabaret.

Admission: $25-$48.50; plus applicable service fees and tickets can be purchased through TicketMaster.

 

The Plaza Theatre presents Bill Maher – Saturday, April 3^rd at 8:00pm

Bill Maher is probably best known for his current role as the host of HBO’s Real Time with Bill Maher as a political statirist.  However, he is also a comedian, author, and social critic.

Admission: $45.50- $75.50; plus applicable service fees

 

 

Pueblo Artist Workshop Series

Come to the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center in Albuqerque for the Pueblo Artist Workshop.  You will explore the history of Pueblo textiles from the ancestral period to the modern.  Learn about the comparisons between Pueblo, Mexican and Guatemalan textile traditions and their constant production by Native communities across millennia.  Learn how to prepare, spin, and warp a Pueblo textile.

The workshop will take place on March 20 & 21 from 9-1:30 each day.  The workshop will be held at the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center located at 2401 12th St. NW Albuquerque, NM 87104.  There is a limit to 15 people in the workshop.  Please make a reservation with Kay Ortega at 505-212-7052  no later than March 13, 2010 at 5pm. 

Sunday, 21 March, 2010

9:00 AM - 1:30 PM

Cost: $100 which includes all materials.

Indian Pueblo Cultural Center

2401 12th St. NW

Albuquerque, NM USA 87104
Event Contact Info

Kay Ortega
Email: kortega@indianpueblo.org
Phone: 505-212-7052
Website: http://www.indianpueblo.org/workshops/

 

March Events in Fort Collins

Great Plates: Celebrate great food in Historic Downtown!

Over 25 downtown restaurants will offer amazing evening dining specials for a full two weeks! Each restaurant will be offering their own unique dinner specials to show off their specialties and favorite ingredients! It could be dinner for four or it could be a gourmet treat for one. Attendees will be able to enjoy this culinary celebration while experiencing the beautiful historic area of Downtown Fort Collins.

Where:  Downtown Fort Collins (Participating Restaurants)

When: March 1-14, 2010, 5pm-close 

 

Lucky Joe's St. Patrick's Day Parade will bring out all of the Irish Folk and lots more on Saturday, March 13th, 2010! Come celebrate the luck of the Irish at 10:00am when the parade begins on Walnut Ave (North side of Old Town Sq.)   The parade route is North on Walnut, turns south on College Ave and travels in the south bound lanes until making a left on Magnolia. The last stretch of the parade will be north along Remington Ave. until it connects with Mountain again! The parade is FREE to the public and open to all!  

 

"Simply Sintara" show with Steve Lippia

Friday, March 26, 2010

Location: Lincoln Center Main Performance Hall

Wednesday, March 24 - Saturday, March 27 at 7:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
Matinee Saturday, March 27 at 2:00 p.m.
Tickets $37 - $39

 

Step into the magical life of one of the world's greatest entertainers. The incomparable Frank Sinatra interpreter Steve Lippia pays homage to this great icon, joined by a 16-piece orchestra live on stage. He's performed with dozens of major symphonies to sold-out audiences across the country, and gained national recognition for his warm and engaging stage presence. And when Lippia begins to sing, you'll think you're listening to "The Chairman of the Board" himself.