May 20th, 2015 at 9:00 am
If you liked “The Duke” in “True Grit,” and want to help fund research for the John Wayne Cancer Foundation in Newport Beach, put on your spin clothes and saddle up for “Gritty Up.” This two-part event kicks off with a silent auction and party May 29 at Oak Grill at The Island Hotel, and concludes with a three-hour, instructor-lead fundraising spin session May 30 at GRIT Cycle. Ride solo or as part of a team, with all funds donated to the foundation. Whoever raises the most money wins a five-star trip to Fiji.
Where and when:
Silent Auction and Party:
Oak Grill
690 Newport Center Drive
Newport Beach, CA 92660
May 29, 5-9 p.m.
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May 19th, 2015 at 2:00 pm
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Walk cautamente around Old Mission Santa Barbara’s plaza during Memorial Day weekend. You don’t want to distract the Madonnari (street painters) creating their large, colorful 3-D-like images on the pavement. This traditional Italian style of pastel chalk painting dates back to the 1500s, and all ages can join the fun. View the works by 150 artists, or sponsor a street-painting square to advertise your business, or to celebrate a friend or family member. Squares range from 4-by-6 feet to 12-by-12 feet, and cost $150 to $700. Chalk will be provided in variety of colors. The 29th annual I Madonnari Street Painting Festival benefits the Children’s Creative Project, a nonprofit arts education program of the Santa Barbara County Education Office.
Where:
Old Mission Santa Barbara
2201 Laguna St.
Santa Barbara, CA 93105
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May 19th, 2015 at 8:00 am
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View some rollin’ blasts from the past in Old Town Camarillo the fourth Sunday of each month through October at the Sunday Cruise. Classic pre-1980 domestic vehicles will be on display during the day for oohing, aahing, and ogling, along with food, a beer garden, and live music. After checking out the wheels, stick around for dinner and take a stroll around the beautiful area.
Where:
2222 Ventura Blvd.
Camarillo, CA 93010
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May 18th, 2015 at 3:00 pm
If you obsess over modern design, you’ll feel right at home at Dwell on Design Los Angeles. This three-day event, the largest of its kind in the U.S., features hundreds of booths, tours, lectures, meet-and-greets, presentations, and consultations, each showcasing the year’s most innovative design ideas, products, and services. Participating organizations include the Getty Conservation Institute, Los Angeles Museum of Contemporary Art, Architecture and Design Museum, Hammer Museum, and Architecture for Humanity. The event is massive, but no need to feel overwhelmed. Download the mobile app for schedules, interactive exhibitor maps, custom itineraries with session alerts, and more.
Where:
Los Angeles Convention Center
1201 S. Figueroa St.
Los Angeles, CA 90015
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May 18th, 2015 at 10:00 am
Every home is someone’s castle. But some are more regal than others. Here are a few extraordinary residential transactions our agents have been involved in recently:
Reality TV stars Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne’s two West Hollywood Hills homes were snapped up within two weeks of each other. The first was daughter Kelly’s 1961 contemporary, with 2,538 square feet of living space, which fetched $2 million. Next was daughter Aimee’s boxy contemporary next door, with 2,038 square feet, which went for $2.25 million. Both homes have backyard pools, spas, and two-car garages. Kirk Hoffman of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties’ Beverly Hills office represented the buyer.
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