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Taste of the Town
Now in its 22nd year, the annual Taste of the Town has become one of the SCV's premier events, with locals attending as much to see each other as to enjoy the best food and drink from the valley's top vendors. The purpose of the occasion is to raise funds to support the Child & Family Center and, to quote Lois Bauccio, president and executive director of the Child & Family Center Foundation, "What began ...
Renaissance Pleasure Faire carrying on through May 23
After the past few years the allure of simpler times is almost irresistible. Luckily, Port Deptford, England, circa the late 1500s, is just an hour away. However, time travelers will find it only accessible on Saturdays and Sundays through May 23. The 48th annual Renaissance Pleasure Faire is a vibrant, whimsical place where all that is asked is that you "eat, drink and be 'merrie.'" The "RenFair" is set on 20 beautiful acres in the ...
Cowboy Festival: SCV gets its spurs on
Yee haw! It's my favorite time of year - the Cowboy Festival at Melody Ranch April 24 - 25.
Toyota Grand Prix comes to Long Beach
The 36th annual Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach roars into action next weekend, Friday, April 16 through Sunday, April 18, featuring the fourth round of the 2010 IZOD IndyCar Series. (There will also be a few earlier events.) The race takes place on the streets of downtown Long Beach surrounding the Long Beach Convention and Entertainment Center and encompassing the Aquarium of the Pacific and a portion of the Pike at Rainbow Harbor complex. ...
Easter brunch for the bunch
Whether you get to sleep in on Easter Sunday or finish up at church with a growling stomach, going out for brunch on the day is a tradition that most of us happily follow. Around town several restaurants are offering special menus and activities during the brunch hours this Sunday. The "Easter" brunches at other restaurants actually happen every Sunday, but who cares? It only means you'll be spilling your usual maple syrup on your ...
Railfest 2010
The Santa Clara River Valley Railroad Historical Society (SCRVRHS) will present its 15th annual Railfest this Saturday and Sunday, March 27 and 28, and the society's director, Jim Mendrala, emphasized that "This year's Railfest theme is 'Trains - Fun for All Ages.'" The Railfest has become a regional event in the Santa Clara River Valley, with the center of activities at Central Park in Fillmore. Railfest hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day. ...
Vasquez Rocks: A Natural Star
The display at the start of the trails at the Vasquez Rocks Natural Area offers a quick glimpse into the history of the movies and television programs that have been shot at the famous location. There are photos and flyers from recent, well-known productions to those so old they are barely remembered by film historians. Production teams have been coming here since 1905, and anyone who has ever watched the big or small screen probably ...
St. Patty's Day fun around town
UPDATE, March 17: Scroll down to the Wednesday, March 17 subhead for St. Patty's day fun today and tonight. ++++++++++++++++++ With some of your favorite restaurants, and even the traditional Los Angeles St. Patrick's Day Parade and Festival gone a glimmering, it's more important than ever to plan your St. Patrick's Day celebrations carefully. Here's what's happening in the SCV and nearby. Saturday, March 13 Knights of Columbus St. Patrick's Day Race Mike McSkane ...
It’s Oscar time: Roger Ebert's preview and picks
I can't remember a year when it seemed easier to predict the Oscars. Those words may come back to haunt me, but there you have it. Of the top eight categories, seven look like sure things. The only dicey one is best picture, and although "Avatar" may roll in on its record-breaking profits, I think it's a win for "The Hurt Locker."
Receive your just desserts -- the best sweet treats in the SCV
We will accept no appetizers, lettuce have no salads and you eschew the entrées, too - our souls need soothing. Decadent desserts are in order, and Escape's panel of sweet tooths has put together a list of some of the SCV's most popular sugary delights. So, herein, find your "sin." Salt Creek Grille 24415 Town Center Crive #115 Valencia, CA 91355 (661) 222-9999 www.saltcreekgrille.com/valencia.asp Chocolate Ganache Souffle ($12.95) A Salt Creek Grille specialty, ...
It's hiking season in the SCV
Around here, you have to catch "spring" when you can. The combination of winter rains, warm weather and almost-spring has our hills going green and flowers beginning to pop. With some gorgeous days appearing between storms, now may be the perfect time to set boots to the trails in our local hills and valleys. It may not be true spring yet, but hiking season has begun! For the lowdown on the top local hikes and ...
Very Valentine’s Day: Ideas for those who waited until the last minute
If you are one of those people who waits until the last minute to make your Valentine's Day plans, take heart. Here are some relationship-saving ideas, including the kind (Singing Valentine) that allow you to stay home and avoid the crowds. And several of these choices are available on Friday or Saturday so you don't have to worry about getting home late Sunday night.
Olympic Winter Games are flying in
Ski Jumping, Ice Dancing, Slalom, Downhill, Biathlon, Hockey and Curling, Curling, Curling, the 2010 Winter Olympic Games will offer 17 days of drama and thrills on the slippery stuff in Vancouver - and NBC's coverage will show you quite a bit of it. Sadly, Curling does not appear on the broadcast schedule. But maybe there will be an "international incident" on the Curling ice that will draw the news cameras there. One can only hope. ...
Riding the rails in SoCal
Years ago Amtrak used the advertising catch-phrase, "there's something about a train" to entice riders aboard. Trains were seen as quaint, nostalgic relics of the past - the freedom of the automobile and the speed of the airplane had nearly doomed passenger trains to extinction.
Escape's Kid-fun in the SCV
Certainly you are aware of the kid-fun available at Six Flags Magic Mountain. However, if your family is new to the SCV, you might be surprised how many other excellent entertainment opportunities await your children locally - both indoors and outdoors. Several of these venues have been offering good times for decades. So here is kid-fun in the SCV.
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