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Monday, June 24, 2013
Friday, May 24, 2013
Burlingame ArtzFest Temporarily Relocates to Howard Avenue
Thousands of
attendees are expected to flock to Burlingame on August 10-11 for the 21st annual Burlingame ArtzFest,
one of the Peninsula's most anticipated summer festivals.
The Burlingame
ArtzFest features over 150 artisans showcasing original works of art,
photography, sculptures, jewelry, clothing, decor and more.
In addition, award-winning
musicians will cover an array of musical genres on the main stage, while local
performers will display their talents on
the community stage.
There are a wide range
of activities for everyone as well as delicious festival foods and beverages.
Families with children can also enjoy the special Children's Playland area featuring
rides, games, and entertainment for kids.
"Because of the
current Burlingame Avenue Streetscape Project, the 2013 Artzfest will temporarily
relocate one street south to Howard Avenue,
which encompasses our expanding downtown" said Georgette Naylor,
CEO of the Burlingame Chamber of Commerce. "While the venue changes for
this year, the elements of this favorite
community event do not. We are
proud to offer the same high quality artists, exceptional musicians and
traditional family fun that the Burlingame ArtzFest is known for. "
The Burlingame ArtzFest
is hosted by the Burlingame Chamber of Commerce and is free to the public.
WHO: The Burlingame
Chamber of Commerce
WHAT: Burlingame
WHERE: Howard Avenue in Burlingame, CA; Located 15 minutes south of San Francisco,
Howard Avenue
is easily accessible via the 101 Freeway, El Camino Real or Caltrain public
transit.
WHEN: Saturday, August 10 - Sunday, August 11,
2013 from 10am-6pm
PRESS: Contact Liz Rosinski at
650-548-6700 or via email at Lrosinski@prmagic.com
Friday, January 11, 2013
Bay Area Travel & Adventure Show Helps Guide Travelers in the Right Direction
The Bay Area’s Largest Travel Show Features
Celebrities, Travel Experts, Seminars, and Exciting Activities
(Santa Clara,
Calif., January 7, 2013) – Traveling
to another state, let alone another country, may seem like a daunting expedition
to embark upon, but now there is help to navigate the endless vacation options.
The Bay Area Travel & Adventure show returns to the Santa
Clara Convention Center, February 16-17, 2013, to make it easier for aspiring
travelers to plan their perfect getaway. The show features a multitude of
travel resources and information, seminars with celebrity guest speakers,
hands-on activities, a Global Beats dance stage and more – all under one roof.
Over 200 destination experts and tour operators will present
the thousands of available travel options. In addition, a number of the
exhibitors will provide giveaways, ranging from gift certificates to trips, as
well as provide show-exclusive discounts.
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| Rick Steves |
Headlining the lecture series is celebrity speaker Rick
Steves. The author and travel expert is best known for his wildly popular guidebook
series and Public TV show Rick Steves’ Europe and will discuss practical,
money-saving ins and outs of independent travel as well as a dedicated “Italy”
segment.
Patricia Schultz, author of 1,000 Places to See Before You Die will also be on hand to recount
her experiences writing her bestselling book.
Also giving attendees valuable travel tips is Joe Diaz, a
seasoned world traveler and co-founder of AFAR magazine and AFAR media, the
multi-platform media travel brand.
Travel & Adventure Show attendees can experience
hands-on activities that may be found at some travel destinations as well, including
rock-climbing and zip-lining. All activities are available for any skill level
or age.
Don’t miss the chance to learn insider travel tips from renowned
experts in the business, all while experiencing a day of fun and excitement at
the Bay Area Travel and Adventure Show.
Show Details:
What: Bay Area Travel and Adventure Show
Where: Santa Clara Convention
Center
Public Show Hours: Saturday, February 16: 10am- 5pm /
Sunday, February 17: 11am-4pm
Tickets: $9 Online with Promo Code: SCPR or
$15 At the Door; Children 16 & Under are free
Parking: Free
Wednesday, December 19, 2012
San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition’s Public Tasting, February 16, 2013
Don’t miss your chance to get
those you love the Ultimate Stocking Stuffer gift! There are only two weeks left to get discount
tickets to the San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition’s Public Tasting,
February 16, 2013 in San Francisco. This is the largest competition of American
Wines in the World and the Public Tasting will feature wines from over 800
wineries, gourmet food and an exceptional view. Buy now and save $30 off the door admission price!
WHEN:
Saturday, February 16, 2013 (SAVE THE DATE)
WHERE:
Festival Pavilion, Fort Mason Center, San Francisco
TIME: 2pm –
5pm
PRICE: Stocking
Stuffer (before Dec 31, 2012) $55.00
Advance Ticket (after Jan 1, 2013)
$70.00
Tuesday, September 11, 2012
2012 Northern California Renaissance Faire
AT THE 2012 NORTHERN CALIFORNIA RENAISSANCE FAIRE!
(Hollister,
Calif., April 2012) --- Experience the fantasy that comes to life this fall as
the Northern California Renaissance Faire travels back to the realistic
Renaissance village of the late 14th through 16th century
settled in the woodsy vale of Casa de Fruta in Hollister. Held every Saturday and Sunday from September
15 through October 14, one can journey through the Medieval times of humanistic
rebirth when classical art, architecture, literature, plays, and traditional
music become one of the most notable time periods in history.
The
Renaissance scene promises to have new and exciting additions this year for
Faire-goers to join the villagers of Willington. Many of the traditional themes will still
take place, such as the lively drunken festival of Bacchanal and the delicious
feasts of Saint Michael. Beware of the unwelcomed invasion of savage pirates,
catch a glimpse of the majestic Queen Elizabeth I, and interact with mystical
creatures of the land.
Under a
leafy tree branch, one can see an original form of Renaissance theatre in the
form of the Italian comedy, Commedia Dell Arte, on the Royal Garden
As the sun
sets, the Celtic Rock Concert Series rises in showcasing genre favorites! The exclusive concert is free with admission
every Saturday at 6pm.
During the
festivities, meet and greet happy peasants, crooked constables, men in tights, and
merry maidens as they fill the streets with revelry. Practice your archery, axe
throwing and fencing skills, and don yourself with an elaborate garland or
mask. Don’t forget to treat yourself to a gigantic turkey leg roasted to
perfection and wear a classic Renaissance costume from a saucy pirate gear to
gypsy tribal garb.
Last but
not least, shop through the exceptional Market Faire of master artisans of
latest designs and finest hand work… blown glass, keen blades, armor and chain mail, romantic
clothing, leather-work, woodwork, hand wrought jewelry, sculpture and much, much
more.
Advance
tickets will be available in August!
Purchase online before September 13th and receive $5 off
admission! Children 12 and under will be
admitted FREE entrance for all five weekends, and during Opening Weekend,
general ticket pricing is “Two-For-One”. Tickets will go on sale in August,
2012.
WHAT: Northern California Renaissance Faire - A Play Faire Production
WHEN: “Find Your Fantasy”
every Saturday and Sunday from September 15th - October 14th,
2012
Celtic Rock Concert Series every
Saturday night, FREE with general admissionTIME: 10am – 6pm (Celtic Rock Series starts at 6P on Sat.)
WHERE:
COST: $25 at the gate; children 12 and under will be admitted FREE the entire run of Faire.
A weekend pass, which covers the admission for one weekend, is $35
A ‘Fairever’ pass, which allows unlimited access all 10 days, is $15
Save $5 off adult tickets for groups of fifteen or more with promotional code “group”.
INFO: For more information and tickets, visit www.norcalrenfaire.com or call 408.847.FAIR.
The Northern
California Renaissance Faire is run by Play Faire Productions, a
group of self-appointed actors and artisans who took ownership as a collective
in 2004. Many Faire participants have
been exciting crowds with their performances for over 35 years, never failing
to entertain the masses with their pranks and mischievous behavior. They are proud to be the only Faire of its
kind that is managed by their own performers, presenting an incomparable way to
experience the magic of the time period.
Whether you attend for an all encompassing history lesson, or wish to
play in the original adult playground, there is no doubt that everyone will
have the chance to stretch their imagination…and Find Your Fantasy!
Pleasanton Harvest Festival
Harvest Festival® Original Art & Craft Show
Celebrates Forty Years
(San Francisco, Calif., May 14, 2012)
--- The Pleasanton Harvest Festival® Original Art and Craft Show is returning
to the Alameda County Fairgrounds, September 14-16, ready to celebrate its 40TH
Anniversary Tour in style with new vendors, exciting entertainment and important
community service efforts.
“Forty years ago, we never imagined
how much this event would grow,” said Nancy Glenn ,
Harvest Festival Show Manager. “We started as a small community marketplace in
San Francisco where artists could congregate to create and sell their products.
Now, we hold eight shows in California , one
show in Arizona and one show in Nevada
The Harvest Festivals boast over
24,000 handmade arts and crafts, including jewelry, woodturnings, art and
photography, specialty foods, clothing, décor and more. Attendees come to shop
the handcrafted wares but stay for the entertainment, live music, prize
drawings, artist demonstrations, and delicious foods.
Cash Tribute Band featuring James
Garner will headline this year’s outdoor stage with musical hits of the
legendary 'Man in Black'—Johnny Cash. With strong conviction and stunning
accuracy, the band will perform Cash's songs, combining their sets with
historical accounts and personal anecdotes.
Also appearing at the main stage is
comedian and entertainer John Park. Watch his comedy waiter act with a
spectacular plate spinning finish at “The Funny Waiter Show”. Using original
and unique comedy routines involving food, drink, music, and more, Park has
been known to bring the crowd to laughter and, quite possibly, tears.
For the 4th year, the Pleasanton Harvest
Festival is proud to support the Alameda County Community Food Bank by offering
$2 off admission to anyone who brings a monetary donation or non-perishable
food items to the show. The Alameda County Community Food Bank serves 1 in 6
residents living throughout Alameda County, including the Tri-Valley.
The event is also partnering with
the Oakley Raiders as the official show charity and will offer the youth sports
organization half of the proceeds from every shopping bag sold.
The mission of the Oakley Raiders is
to provide a premier sports organization in which youth athletes can excel in
the fundamentals of football and cheerleading, regardless of participants'
size, gender, creed, race or national origin. The organization strives to
fostering the ideals of integrity, sportsmanship and commitment in order to
empower all association members to strive for excellence in a safe and fun
competitive environment
The Oakley Raiders will also host
the interactive KidZone, which is an area set aside for children to participate
in hands-on arts and crafts. Located right next to the KidZone will be a
special Child ID feature, sponsored by New York Life. Parents can bring their
child to be photographed, fingerprinted and get essential contact information
stored on a CD if needed in an emergency.
All artisans featured at the Harvest
Festivals are vetted by the Harvest Festival management team to ensure products
are all handmade and made in the United States
Don’t miss the chance to start the
fall off with a bang and shop thousands of unique and affordable gifts at the
Pleasanton Harvest Festival®.
What: The Pleasanton
When: September 14-16, 2012
Where: Alameda
County Fairgrounds (4501 Pleasanton Ave, Pleasanton, CA 94566)
Hours:
Friday and Saturday: 10 am – 6pm, Sunday:
10 am – 5pm
Tickets: Adults:
$9, Seniors (62+): $7, Youth (13-17): $4, Kids 12 and Under: Free (Tickets
valid for re-entry all weekend)
Info:
Call or visit www.harvestfestival.com or 415-447-3205
Press: Contact the Larose Group at 650-548-6700 or email lrosinski@prmagic.com
ABOUT THE HARVEST FESTIVAL ORIGINAL ART AND CRAFT SHOW®:
The Harvest Festivals
began 40 years ago in San Francisco California , Nevada
and Arizona and still continues its tradition
by only featuring handmade arts and crafts made in the United States
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Thursday, June 21, 2012
Fine Wine Auctions Offer Unique Investment Opportunities
On
June 15th, WineGavel will open its anticipated monthly auction with
new lots of rare and fine wines that will tickle the taste buds of collectors
everywhere.
Investments
in wine are becoming more popular because the investment can net high returns
in the future. The cost for the best vintages rise as the supply gets more
scarce.
The
most common wines for investors are the "Big Five"; the premier cru
from Bordeaux, Haut BrionLafite Rothschild, Latour, Mouton Rothschild, and Margaux.
Prices
for first growths have also skyrocketed recently in the Chinese market, partly
due to regulation. Hong Kong scrapped all duties on wine and beer, instantly
making it the new global hot spot for wine companies. Now, nearly all the major
industry players have an office there.
WineGavel's
June auction will feature several vintages from the "Big Five as well as
other highly collectable wines from different regions. Every bottle offered is thoroughly inspected
to be of sound provenance and wines can ship within 5 days of invoice close.
WHO: WineGavel
Fine Wine Auctions
WHAT: June
Online Auction
WHEN: Open
for bidding Friday, June 15th through Saturday, June 30, 2012
(bidding will close at 7pm)
INFO: Visit www.winegavel.com, call 800-774-2130 or
email customerservice@winegavel.com
PRESS: Contact the Larose Group at
650-548-6700 or via email at lrosinski@prmagic.com
About WineGavel Fine Wine Auctions
WineGavel is a specialty auction house based in San Francisco, California
SOURCE:
http://www.campdenfb.com/article/wine-returns
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