BLYTHE - Bluegrass Festival Jan. 14 - 16, 2011

One of the biggest Bluegrass events in the U.S. includes two stages packed with musicians all day long for 3 full days, plus contests, quilt show, food, merchandise booths and more, make this the event not to miss for bluegrass lovers. Artist Lineup Ralph Stanley II Chris Jones & The Night Drivers Dave Peterson & 1946 IIIrd Generation Bluegrass The Blue Canyon Boys Wayne Taylor and Appaloosa Silverado Thomas Porter & Copper River Band Monroe Crossing Virtual Strangers Plow The Kid Fiddlers Grasslands . Time: Daily. -55. Location: Colorado River Fairgrounds, 11995 Olive Lake Blvd., Blythe, CA 92225. 922-8166. blythebluegrass

HUNTINGTON BEACH - Farmer's Market and Art Fair at the Beach. Time: Noon to 5 p.m. Location: Pacific Coast Highway at Main Street, Huntington Beach, CA.

LOS ANGELES - Downtown on Ice through Jan. 17, 2011

Holiday ice rink is an annual event with free concerts and paid ice skating at temporary rink constructed at Pershing Square near the Civic Center. Rink is open daily. Time: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sundays through Thursdays, and open until 10 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays. / adult, child 4 to 12, free age 3 & under. Location: Pershing Square 532 South Olive Drive Los Angeles, CA. (213) 847-4968. laparks

MORRO BAY - Morro Bay Winter Bird Festival Jan. 14 - 16, 2011

14th Annual Bird Festival held in one of the top birding destinations in the nation (a Globally Important Bird Area, State and National Estuary, and Pacific Flyway) showcases the birds with birding hikes, tours, field trips on the ocean and bay, plus workshops, guest speakers and exhibits. Scheduled field trips include open sea, kayak, shorebird, and Sandhill Cranes and Bald Eagles viewing. 5 - 70. Time: 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. Location: 2875 Ironwood Ave., Morro Bay, CA. 634-1414. morrobaybirdfestival .

PALM SPRINGS - Palm Springs International Film Festival Jan. 6 - 17, 2011

PALM SPRINGS - Fest Film Festival. 11 days of world-class films (short films) in sunny Palm Springs Camelot Theatres in downtown area. Location: 2300 E Baristo Rd, Palm Springs, CA 92262.. the festival box office at 898-PALM. psfilmfest

SANTA ROSA -Gem Faire Jan. 14 - 16, 2011

Over 70 exhibitors at this annual gem faire event. Location: Sonoma County Fairgrounds/Grace Pavilion 1350 Bennett Valley Rd, Santa Rosa, CA

Dealers include: AmeriTool, Inc., Amulete Unlimited, Ands Silver, Anil Kumar, Inc., Aquamarine Enterprises, BeadsLand, Beauty & the Beads, C Y Lin Company, Chau's Pearl, Close-Out Depot/Elite Investment Group, E Z Trading, East West Best Trading Co, Elegant Gems (Frmly Craft Palace), EXIM BEADS, Eye of Buddha (Frmly NAVA Trdg), Fu Cheung Natural Stone Fine Art, Gemini Gems, Gemstones of Africa, Gemstones Inc, Getting Rich Company, Global MarketPlace, Global Sourcing, Goddess, Grand Imports, Himalaya's Legend, Himalayan Essentials, Import World, J M Beads, J M Imports, Jewellrism, La Maya Imports, Liza Wataghani, Mermaid Trading Company, Ming's Trading Co, Molly Jewelry, P R Jewelry, Rocks & Relics, Saad's (SIW) Jewelry, Smooth Gem, Inc, StarWest Enterprises, Inc, STYLE GEMS & Jewlery, Sweet Creek Creations, Takashima/Evergreen Gems, Tibetan Arts & Handicrafts, Twan Kee Co., Inc., White Rhino Silver

WALNUT CREEK - Downtown Walnut Creek on Ice - through Jan. 17, 2011

This seasonal ice skating rink offers holiday exercise and fun in a beautiful outdoor setting. Runs through Jan. 17. Time: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. 1 - 15. Location: Civic Park, Clay Arts Parking Lot, Walnut Creek, CA. 935-7669. iceskatewalnutcreek

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