Sunday, March 4, 2012

ANAHEIM - Anaheim Spring Carnival March 1 - 4, 2012 includes entertainment, activities and attractions include: arts, crafts and vendors. anaheimmarketplace

BERKELEY - Wolfgang Holzmair, concert. Austrian baritone's latest works include Winterreise. Time: 8 p.m. 8 up. Location: UC Berkeley, Hertz Hall, Berkeley, CA. Ticket Office: (510) 642-9988. calperformances

CALISTOGA - Mustard, Mud & Music A Calistoga Jazz Festival Saturday & SUNDAY MARCH 3 & 4, 2012, 12 Noon to 6 p.m. Downtown Calistoga features live jazz in a variety of venues as you stroll through galleries and shops and dine at local pubs and restaurants. Take time to slip into a mud bath at one of Calistoga's world famous spas. The festival's music lineup features some of the best jazz bands and artists in the Bay Area. For more information the Calistoga Chamber of Commerce at 942-6333. calistogavisitors

CONCORD - The Bead & Boutique Arts Show, March 2 -4, 2012. Open to the public, this event specializes in one-of-a-kind works of art, beads, jewelry supplies, & vintage items. admission. Hours: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. daily. Location: Hilton Concord, 1970 Diamond Blvd, Concord, CA. Complimentary on-site parking. beadandboutique

COSTA MESA - Traces, circus-style show February 28 – March 4. The acclaimed show by the Montreal-based troupe 7 Fingers, will perform at Segerstrom Center for the Arts for a limited one-week engagement Fusing the traditions of circus with the energy of street performance, the artists of TRACES employ every trick in the book – from music, dance and illustration to skateboarding, basketball, and high-risk acrobatics – to make a lasting impression. 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, CA 92626 556.2787. scfta

DANA POINT Festival of Whales Mar 3 -4, 10-11 , 2012 dpfestivalofwhales . Event includes 2 car shows, parade, Grunion 10K Run, Rubber Ducky Derby, Outrigger Race, Family Hikes, Boat and Ship Rides, Sandcastle Contest and more!

DEL MAR -Gem Faire March 2-4 , 2012

Del Mar Fairgrounds/Bing Crosby Hall 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd. ( 92014 ) Classes & demonstrations: Bead spinner & wire working by Majesta M Bead classes with Donna Palmer Over 70 exhibitors. Time: Friday, Noon-6:00PM Saturday, 10:00AM-6:00PM Sunday, 10:00AM-5:00PM Price: .00 (children 12 and younger free) Event website has a two-for-one admission special Location: Exhibit Hall Parking: .00 (refund available) Gem Faire, established in 1989, has become a world-renowned marketplace for the finest in gemstones, beads, jewelry, minerals, fossils, meteorites, lapidary equipment, metaphysical items and much more at the lowest prices in today's market. Workshops and classes also are offered; see the event website for more information. Participating vendors will deduct the .00 parking fee from a purchase. For more information, please contact: gemfaire

Dealers include: Alebelle Gem & Jewelry, All Star Gem, AmeriAsian Business Corp., AmeriTool, Inc., Amulete Unlimited, Beads & Crafts, Beads & Magic Wishes, Beads U Need, BeadsLand, Bijou Amani, Blue Gem Trading Co, Close-Out Depot/Elite Investment Group, Commercial Resources Corp, E Z Trading, Elegant Gems, Forever Silvers, Frank Import Trading, Fu Cheung Natural Stone Fine Art, Fusionglass Co, Gemstones of Africa, Global Sourcing, Goddess, Himalaya's Legend, Himalayan Design, Himalayan Essentials, Jewels Bazaar Inc./Sunmattee Jewelers, Kahn Grand Import And Export, Kahn-Fagan, King Mike Mining Inc, La Maya Imports, La Source Gems, Inc, Lan's Beads International, Liza Wataghani, Majesta M Collection, Ming's Trading Co, P R Jewelry, Palam Inc, Pearl Creation Inc, Royal Quality Gem, Inc., Saad's (SIW) Jewelry, Silver Sky, Sister Stones, Smooth Gem, Inc, StarWest Enterprises, Inc, Stone Town, Sun Light Gems, Tenzin and Pasang, Thunder One, The (Liang Yu), Trans International, Wingo, Yong Jia Company. (subject to change)

DEL MAR - Spring Home/Garden Show March 2-4, 2012. The San Diego Spring Home/Garden Show has hundreds of different exhibits including home improvement products, furnishings, decorating and remodeling ideas, garden... entertainment, activities and attractions include: arts, crafts and vendors. Hundreds of exhibits of home improvement products and remodeling ideas.Time: Friday, 11 AM-6 PM Saturday, 10:00AM-6:00PM Sunday, 10 AM-5 PM Price: Adults .00; Younger than 12, free Seniors - Friday only After 3 PM, Location: O'Brien Hall and Bing Crosby Hall Parking: .00 Hundreds of exhibits of home improvement products and remodeling ideas. Information for exhibitors :858-350-3738 www.sandiegohomegardenshows

FRESNO - Fresno Home and Garden Show March 4, 2012 Fresno, CA The event planners invite you to explore all of the fantastic possibilities featured at next year's 25th Annual Fresno Home and Garden Show... entertainment, activities and attractions include: arts, crafts, and food vendors.

MODESTO - Stanislaus County Home and Garden Show March 4 - 6, 2012, Friday 12Noon-6pm; Saturday: 10am-5pm; Sunday: 10am-5pm. entertainment, activities and attractions include: arts, crafts and vendors. Location: Modesto Centre Plaza, Modesto California. metroexpositions

MONTEREY - The Jazz Bash by the Bay March 2-4, 2012 dixieland-monterey Jazz Bash mix of music and dancing are some special features we've sprinkled throughout the weekend. 1 - 99 (3 day pass)

Featured Bands

Big Mama Sue Quartet, Blue Street Jazz Band, Carl Sonny Leyland Trio, Clint Baker's New Orleans Jazz Band, Cocuzzi All Star Quintet, Cornet Chop Suey, Crown Syncopators Ragtime Trio, High Sierra Jazz Band, Ivory & Gold, Le Jazz Hot, Rebecca Kilgore Quartet, The Reynolds Brothers, Royal Society Jazz Orchestra, Steve Lucky & the Rhumba Bums, Sweet Thursday Jazz Band, Titan Hot Seven, Tom Rigney & Flambeau, Yve Evans & Company, 101st Army Dixieland Band

At the Portola Hotel & Spa, Monterey Conference Center and Fisherman's Wharf

Banjo Jamboree

Friday & Saturday, March 4 & 5, at 7:00pm

and Sunday, March 6, at 1:30pm & 3:30pm

Eddie / Bill / Gary / Westy

Reynolds Brothers with Paul Mehling & Clint Baker

Eddie / Bill / Paul / Clint

MODESTO - Stanislaus County Home and Garden Show March 2 - 4, 2012, Friday 12Noon-6pm; Saturday: 10am-5pm; Sunday: 10am-5pm. entertainment, activities and attractions include: arts, crafts and vendors. Location: Modesto Centre Plaza, Modesto California. metroexpositions

MURPHYS - Ironstone Vineyards Spring Obsession Art Show Mar 3 - 4, 2012 open to public. Cooking Demonstrations. Art in Action exhibition area. Art Show and Sale open to the public... entertainment, activities and attractions include: arts, crafts, and food vendors. ironstonevineyards

NEWARK - Mineral and Gem Show March 2-4, 2012. Every year the Society hosts a Mineral and Gem show at The Newark Pavilion in Newark, California. Friday 10AM - 6PM * Saturday 10AM - 6PM * Sunday - 10AM - 5PM * Day Pass for . During the entire show: Dealers in the halls, Special Large Fossil Display, Largest Fluorescent Mineral Display in Northern California displayed in a special darkroom, Live Auction on Sunday at 2PM. Visit Demonstration Room to view the lapidary arts in progress & join our club. Educational dislays located in the main hall. Rock Spinning Wheel for kids only - Spin the wheel and get gemstones (in the courtyard) Snack bar & Cafeteria, Door Prizes every half hour, Free parking & Children under 13 admitted free when accompanied by an adult. mgscv

POMONA - Pomona Swap Meet & Classic Car Show. West Coast's largest Classic Car, Corvette, Porsche, Street Rod & Volkswagen Swap Meet & Car Show. Car parts, accessories, customs and classics are all available to those who come to buy, come to sell and come to look. General admission is , children 12 and younger admitted Parking is at Gate 17 on Fairplex Drive, Pomona CA.

REDWOOD CITY - Brig Lady Washington and Topsail Ketch Hawaiian Chieftain, tours. have arrived at the and they are berthed near the Port of Redwood City near port offices on Seaport Boulevard, the ships are scheduled to stay in Redwood City through March 7. Walk-on tours. donation per person. No reservation required. See schedule: historicalseaport pomonaswapmeet

RIVERSIDE - The Riverside Home and Garden ShowMarch 4 - 6, 2012 Educational and informative demonstrations, displays and seminars on the newest ideas in home improvement and remodeling, including Interior Home Decorating, Home Furnishings, Carpeting, Appliances, Exterior Painting, Room Additions, Kitchen Cabinetry, Landscaping, Swimming Pools, Spas, Decks, Patios, Gazebos, plus "Do-It Yourself" Building Materials, Supplies and Services! Musical acts, product give-aways, special appearances by many of California's best known radio and television personalities. Location: Riverside Convention Center, 3443 Orange Street. Riverside, CA 92501

RIVERSIDE - Brideworld. Shop and compare wedding products and services with 90 vendors. Tim: 10am-4pm. admission. Location: Riverside Convention Center, 3443 Orange St. Riverside, CA (951) 346-4700. brideworld

SAN FRANCISCO- Chocolate Salon March 2-4, 2012 to wine shows, this event has grown to include wine samplings with chocolate desserts and tastings. Flat fee ticket. Held at Fort Mason Festival Pavilion. sfchocolatesalon

VENTURA - Putting Down Roots - Ventura County's Early Immigrant Farmers, exhibit reception. Event includes screenings of the 1936 Dust Bowl documentary "The Plow That Broke the Plains." Time: 2 - 4 p.m. Free admission. Exhibit runs through May 20 in the Finch Family Gallery. Location: The Museum of Ventura County Agriculture Museum, 926 Railroad Avenue, Santa Paula, California. Hours 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday. adult, senior, age 6-17. 525-3100. venturamuseum

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