California Events March 2, 2012
BEVERLY HILLS - Inaugural Signature Wine Auction, March 2 - 3, 2012 . Heritage Auctions presents its inaugural Signature Wine auction featuring fine and rare wine for sale at public auction. wine.ha
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. It takes up the entire hotel with 200 artisan boutiques, galleries and merchant displays showcasing original artistic beads, handsewn clothing, gemstones, jewelry designs, ethnographic art, handwoven textiles, embellishments, antiquities and collectibles from all over the world. Attendees may shop, buy direct from artisans and wholesale merchants, and take workshops taught by award winning teachers in such techniques as jewelry design, metal and wire work, glass clay, soldering, mixed media, chainmaille, and more. 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
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 AM-6 PM Sunday, 10 AM-5 PM Price: Adults ; Younger than 12, free Seniors - Friday only After 3 PM, Location: O'Brien Hall and Bing Crosby Hall Parking: Hundreds of exhibits of home improvement products and remodeling ideas. Information for exhibitors :858-350-3738 www.sandiegohomegardenshows
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 PM Saturday, 10 AM-6 PM Sunday, 10 AM-5 PM Price: (children 12 and younger free) Event website has a two-for-one admission special Location: Exhibit Hall Parking: (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 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)
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)
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
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
NEWPORT BEACH - Whale Watching - Newport Landing Whale Watching. Time: 10 a.m., 1 p.m. Take a 2.5 hour cruise to whale watch off the Southern California coast. Location: Newport Harbor, 309 Palm St., Newport Beach, CA. (located on Balboa peninsula next to Balboa Pavilion)
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
SAN DIEGO - Montgomery Waller Community Park Carnival. Attractions include traditional carnival rides and games, snacks, and a computer portrait novelty booth where you can all squeeze in for a strip of photos. Time 5 - 11 p.m. , age 6 & under Location Montgomery Waller Community Park, 3020 Coronado Ave., San Diego, CA. 735-8542. amusements
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 answer
SHELL BEACH - World of Pinot Noir March 2-3, 2012. Two days of in-depth Tasting Seminars, Grand Tastings, a Featured Tasting with a guest Burgundian producer and two Gala Pinot Noir Dinners featuring prominent guest chefs. Hosted by participating wineries and feature an outstanding panel of sommeliers from across the U.S. worldofpinotnoir
TEMECULA - Wine Festival & Chocolate Decadence, March 2-3, 2012. Held in the Pechanga Casino Resort Grand Ballroom, the event showcase the Valley's wines paired with the resort's chocolate desserts they are known for. Ticket: 5. pechanga
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