Sunday, April 3, 2011

COLUSA - Colusa Western Days Rodeo & Parade April 1 - 3, 2011

Colusa Western Days, Cattle Drive and Parade Friday April 1, 2011 at 6 p.m. through Downtown Colusa. The event includes a traditional rodeo and contests such as BBQ. Location: Colusa County Fair Grounds. colusawesterndays

HUNTINGTON BEACH Surf City USA Open April 1 - 3, 2011 Location: Pacific Coast Highway and Main Street (Huntington City Beach) Huntington Beach, CA. Free to watch. nppl

LOS ANGELS - Los Angeles Heritage Day 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free admission to over 20 museums in Southern California to celebrate L.A.'s heritage. laheritagealliance

ORANGE - Irvine Park Railroad Easter Eggstravaganza April 2 - 23, 2011

Orange, California-- Irvine Park Railroad's Annual Easter Bunny Visit & Train Ride at Irvine Park Railroad Easter Eggstravaganza. The Easter bunny is coming to Irvine Park Railroad! Irvine Park Railroad will hold its annual Easter Eggstravaganza. Children and adults can ride the train through beautiful Irvine Regional Park. Kids ages 2 through 12 can participate in an Easter egg hunt. Eggs are filled with candy or a prize. Weekends: 10 am – 5 pm, Weekdays: 10 am - 4 pm. irvineparkrailroad

SANTA ANA - Bubblefest April 2 - 24, 2011

Annual Bubblefest explores the fantastical world of bubbles. Special Bubble Show with Guinness Book World Record Holder and Bubble Scientist, Fan Yang. Bubble carousel, bubbles within bubbles, smoking bubbles, spinning bubbles, bouncing bubbles and bubbles in all shapes and sizes at the bubble show is an additional charge. The museum offers hands-on bubble exploration. Discovery Science Center 2500 N. Main St. Santa Ana, CA 92705. Open 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. daily. 542-2823. discoverycube

STANFORD - Carducci String Quartet

The Carducci Quartet is among the finest of the current exceptional crop of young British-based string quartets, building a stellar reputation in the United Kingdom for more than a dozen years. Introduced to American audiences in 2007, when the quartet won the highly competitive Concert Artists Guild International Competition, Carducci has since earned praise as a fearless, incisive champion of contemporary music and an energetic interpreter of classic repertoire. The quartet takes its name from the Italian city of Castagnetto-Carducci, which embraced the group early in its career at its chamber music festival. Sierra, the first woman to win the Takemitsu Prize in 2001, has been recognized by the American Academy of Arts and Letters for her music. Carducci performs Beethoven's String Quartet No.6, the last of his set of early (Opus 18) quartets, which pays tribute to the high classicism of Mozart and Haydn while also breaking with convention in the frenzied scherzo movement and the haunting chromatic finale. The program concludes with Dvořák's popular American quartet No. 12, composed on a retreat in the Midwest in the same period as his New World Symphony, and inspired by African American spirituals, bird songs and American railways.

Time: 2:30 p.m. 4–50. Address: Dinkelspiel Auditorium, 450 Serra Mall, Stanford, CA. 725-2787. livelyarts.stanford.edu

SUNOL - Toast of Spring on the Wildflower Train

One hour excursion filled with views of California poppies, lupin and mustard wildflowers seen from a vintage train ride through Niles Canyon. Board at the old Sunol depot and travel part of the historic route of the first transcontinental railroad. The one-hour round-trip excursion is about 14 miles. Suggested donation for regular trips: kid, . Sunol Station, 6 Kilkare Rd., Sunol, CA 862-9063. ncry

CARLSBAD - The Flower Fields Arts and Crafts Fair Day April 2-3 and April 16-17, 2011. Flower Fields are open daily but this special event features activities for kids. March 1st through May 8th, 2011 hours 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. adult; Senior 60+; Age 3-10. Take Interstate 5 and exit at Palomar Airport Road in Carlsbad (look for the Windmill). Go east

approximately one block to the first intersection, which is Paseo Del Norte, and turn left. Make the next right into the parking lot. theflowerfields

CARLSBAD - Carlsbad 5000 26 years and 16 world records later, the Carlsbad 5000 is still the world premier 5k road race. With more fun... entertainment, activities and food vendors.

COLUSA - Colusa Western Days Rodeo & Parade April 1 - 3, 2011 Colusa Western Days, Cattle Drive and Parade. colusawesterndays

DEL MAR - 11th Del Mar Nationals April 1 - 3, 2011. All displays in ding vehicles must be in place and excess material,... entertainment, activities and attractions include: arts, crafts and vendors.

LA JOLLA - La Jolla Motor Car Classic. La Jolla Historical Society will pay tribute to some of the world's finest automobiles on April 3, 2011 starting at 9 a.m. Entertainment, activities and attractions include: arts and crafts

HUNTINGTON BEACH Surf City USA Open Paintball April 1 - 3, 2011 Location: Pacific Coast Highway and Main Street (Huntington City Beach) Huntington Beach, CA. Free to watch side grandstands, Tickets for main grandstand are general, VIP. Amy Scruggs performs National Anthem on Sunday at 1 p.m. nppl

INDIAN WELLS - Indian Wells Arts Festival Apr 1-3, 2011. 9th Annual fest includes entertainment, activities and attractions include: music, art, crafts, food, vendors. at the gate. indianwellsartsfestival

LONG BEACH, CA - Southern Comforts, play. March 15 -20, 24-27, Apr 1-3, Apr 7-10, 2011. Michael Learned and Granville Van Dusen star in play at International City Theatre, Long Beach Performing Arts Center, 300 East Ocean Blvd., Long Beach CA 90802. Thursday: 7; Friday, Saturday, Sunday: 4; Previews: 9; Opening Night: ; all: 436-4610. InternationalCityTheatre .

ORANGE - Irvine Park Railroad Easter Eggstravaganza April 2 - 23, 2011. Irvine Park Railroad's Annual Easter Bunny Visit & Train Ride through beautiful Irvine Regional Park. Kids ages 2 through 12 can participate in an Easter egg hunt. Eggs are filled with candy or a prize. Weekends: 10 am - 5 pm, Weekdays: 10 am - 4 pm. irvineparkrailroad

SAN MARCOS - San Marcos Grand Spring Festival includes music, art, crafts, food, vendors.

SAN MATEO - International Gem and Jewelry Show April 1 - 3, 2011. San Mateo County Event Center. Fine jewelry, gems, beads, crystals, minerals, entertainment, activities and attractions and vendors.

SANTA ANA - Bubblefest April 2 - 24, 2011 Annual Bubblefest explores the fantastical world of bubbles. Special Bubble Show with Guinness Book World Record Holder and Bubble Scientist, Fan Yang. Discovery Science Center 2500 N. Main St. Santa Ana, CA 92705. Open 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. daily. 542-2823. discoverycube

STANFORD - Carducci String Quartet. Time: 2:30 p.m. 4-50. Address: Dinkelspiel Auditorium, 450 Serra Mall, Stanford, CA. 725-2787. livelyarts.stanford.edu

SUNOL - Toast of Spring on the Wildflower Train. California poppies, lupin and mustard wildflowers seen from a vintage train ride through Niles Canyon. Suggested donation for regular trips: kid, . Sunol Station, 6 Kilkare Rd., Sunol, CA 862-9063. ncry

VICTORVILLE - High Desert Home and Garden Show April 1 - 3, 2011. Entertainment, activities and attractions include: arts, crafts, and food.

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