AboutAirportParking.com Offers Respite for Weary Travellers

The holiday season is upon us, and that means braving the headaches that come with seasonal travel. But getting ready to visit friends and loved ones just got a little bit easier.

AboutAirportParking.com has developed an affordable service that allows travellers to search for the cheapest and most easily acessible parking lots near their closest airport. Globetrotters can utilize an online reservation button, drop their car off at the chosen lot and catch a shuttle to the airport without hassle.

Unlike other sites, AboutAirportParking.com is an independent site and lists information fo all nearby parking lots, not just ones which it has a business relationship with. Daily rates at airport terminals typically cost an arm and a leg, but by using advance online reservations through AboutAirportParking.com, customers significant savings which can be up to 70% off standart airport rates.

Besides just parking, AboutAirportParking.com also offers a plethora of other car options, including valet service, covered parking, detail and cleaning and self-parking service.

Celebrate A Little Holiday Romance at the Dickens House Holiday Boutique

This Holiday season, bring your friends and family to the whimsical world of the 2008 Dickens House Holiday Boutique and Designer Show House, October 18 - November 2 at 333 Uplands Drive in the quaint town of Hillsborough, CA.

Inspired by famed author Charles Dickens, the Dickens House Hoilday Boutique transforms this year's home into a shopping extravaganza to support St. Matthew's Episcopal Day School. Guests will be able to stroll through the house, admire the work of the Dickens House designers and shop for unique holiday gifts displayed throughout the rooms.

Designers, parents and volunteers donate their time and resources each year to the Dickens House Fundraiser. In addition to being a fabulous shopping experience, the Dickens House provides an opportunity for the community to come together and share the Holiday Spirit.

The Dickens House, currently celebrating its 20th Anniversary, attracts an average of 5,000 visitors each year. Show dates and hours are listed below:

When: October 18th – November 2nd
Where: 333 Uplands Drive, Hillsborough CA

Hours: Opening Day, Oct 18th - 11am – 4pm
· Saturdays – 9am – 2:30pm
· Sundays 11am – 4pm
· Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday – 9am – 2pm
· Tuesday, Thursday, Friday evenings – 6pm – 8pm
· Closed on Wednesdays all day and Halloween

Tickets: Advance Purchase $30 , At The Door $35, Children 14 and under enter free
Info: Visit http://www.dickenshouse.org/ or call 650.342-5436, ext. 219

2008 International Vintage Poster Fair Lets You Decide

This Friday, October 24th, the International Vintage Poster Fair returns to San Francisco with a very timely theme - "Politically Correct? / Politically Incorrect?" An annual event featuring over 10,000 original vetted vintage posters, the IVPF will introduce visitors to a series of provacative, occasionally controversial images, in addition to the ever popular artwork of food and liquor advertisements, travel and transportation, film, and sports.

The 2008 exhibition is slated for the 24th through the 26th at Fort Mason Center, Landmark Building A in the beautiful city by the Bay. A $15 ticket allows entrance all weekend long, and grants guests the opportunity to rediscover the evolution of advertising and propaganda over the past 100 - 200 years.

Posters are for both show and sale, ranging from $200 to $50,000, and are presented by world-class exhibitors from the United States, Canada, China, Israel, and Western Europe.

To the left you'll see a piece by Tomi Ungerer, a famous political poster designer in the 1960s who challenged the idea of power under racial control. At the time, the item was a testament to the civil rights movement and acts of desegregation taking place in the US; named "Black Power / White Power", the poster continues to be a piece of social controversy today, and is indicative of the artwork you'll witness at the International Vintage Poster Fair.

The show opens at 5pm on Friday, and lasts until 9pm; Saturday hours are 10am through 7pm, and Sunday hours are 11am until 6pm.

"Politically Correct? / Politically Incorrect?" You decide.

Frances & Crystal Shawanda at the 2008 Long Beach Harvest Festival

This past weekend, our Principal and the Founder of The Larose Group, LLC had the honor of meeting up-and-coming country artist Crystal Shawanda at the Harvest Festival Original Art & Craft Show in Long Beach.

Crystal, who was prominently featured and applauded in the September 22nd issue of People Magazine for her new album, "Dawn of a New Day", was one of the premier performers at the event, held October 17th through the 19th.

With her beautiful singing voice and Native American roots, Crystal crosses cultural, musical, and spiritual boundaries, and was a huge part in the success of this year's Long Beach Harvest Festival.

TLG does Opening Weekend at the NCRF

TLG is happy to announce that Opening Weekend at the Northern California Renaissance Faire was as crazy and amazing as ever, from the Knights of Avalon Full Contact Jousting Troupe to the giant turkey legs and mugs of ale.

Above is what happens when you give Frances a sword, joining Hilary and the original privateer, Sir Francis Drake. You can also see Hilary and Tara "wenching" it up at the wildly popular MooNiE and Broon show...

Harvest Up a Bushel of Fun at the Harvest Festival Original Art and Craft Show

The Harvest Festival Original Art and Craft Shows® are one of the best one-stop shopping destinations around, and this fall, they are returning to a city near you! The Harvest Festivals boast hundreds of artisans from around the country, showcasing over 24,000 American handmade arts and crafts including original art, jewelry, toys, specialty food items, clothing, home decor and more.

For 36 years, the Harvest Festival's unique shopping atmosphere, coupled with exciting live entertainment and strolling performers, has enamored guests of all ages.

Each show will partner with a local charity to provide fundraising opportunities by allowing the non-profit to collect money through shopping bag sales and parcel checks.

Many of the shows offer Kid Zones, which are specialized areas set aside for children to participate in hands-on activities.

The 2008 Harvest Festival Original Art and Craft Show® Schedule:
· Las Vegas: September 5-7, Cashman Center
· Pleasanton: September 12-14, Alameda County Fairgrounds
· Ventura: October 3-5, Seaside Park
· Long Beach: October 17-19, Long Beach Convention Center
· Del Mar: October 24-26, 2008, Del Mar Fairgrounds
· San Mateo: November 14-16, San Mateo County Event Center
· Sacramento: November 21-23, Cal Expo
· San Jose: November 28-30, San Jose Convention Center
· Pomona: December 5-7, Pomona Fairplex – LA County Fairgrounds

For tickets, show times and additional information, please visit http://www.harvestfestival.com/ or call 415-447-3205

Huzzah for the NorCalRenFaire!

It's September 3rd, which means we are mere days away from an event that is very special to us at The Larose Group, the Northern California Renaissance Faire. Every year, thousands of
people flock to Casa de Fruta in Hollister to celebrate the Harvest and

enjoy one of the most unique events in the Bay Area and beyond; this year, the festivities start on Saturday, September 6th, and come to an end on Sunday, October 12th.

The Northern California Renaissance Faire stems from the original Renaissance Pleasure Faire, which began in Los Angeles during the 1960s. Since then, the event has seen a lot of changes and been replicated in cities throughout the United States. The NorCalRenFaire, which used to be held at Black Point in Novato, is acclaimed as the only one of its kind to be owned and operated by its own performers, many of whom have been participating for over 30 years.

This weekend only, we're happy to announce that kids 12 and under will be given free admission to kick off the season in true Renaissance style! Next weekend, 9/13 and 9/14, presents the Pirate Invasion, where Sir Francis Drake himself will roam the crowds looking for the next young rogue to join his crew. The best dressed privateers will be invited to meet the one and only Queen Elizabeth, who as always, will be dressed in all her finery.

Celtic Weekend takes place on the 20th and 21st of the month, where you'll find many a man in a kilt, as well as live performances from modern Celtic band, Tempest.

Each weekend is filled with the mischief and mayhem that Faire-goers have come to know and love over the years, and gives everyone a chance to discover the Elizabethan spirit within! From an adult playground to a living history, this event has everything that one could hope for in the balmy months of Indian Summer. Don't miss out on the chance to experience the true Northern California Renaissance Faire - visit us at http://www.norcalrenfaire.com/ for advance tickets, which include a $5 discount!

Huzzah!

First Post of 2008

Welcome to the first official post from The Larose Group, aka PR Magic. We've decided to create a blog on behalf of our clients for several reasons, the first of which is to keep everyone updated on their many goings-on that occur throughout the year.

It probably seems like we're starting our blog late in the year, though summertime is actually the busiest season for us. Junior Giants baseball, which is the flagship program of the Giants Community Fund, starts gearing up as early as March and peaks in July and August. September brings the Northern California Renaissance Faire (opening on the 6th), the Harvest Festival Original Arts & Crafts Shows (seven of which we're proud to represent) and the Dickens House Design Tour. Come October, you'll see the International Vintage Poster Fair and the Dickens House Holiday Shopping Boutique, while November introduces the start of the San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition, the largest competition of American wines in the world.

Needless to say, we are always busy here at The Larose Group. We consider ourselves lucky enough to partner with an amazing group of individuals and organizations, which makes this time of year even more exciting. Many more posts to come, so keep checking back or email us for details that aren't included here.

Thanks for visiting, and we'll see you soon!