February 24th, 2015 at 10:00 am
Before everyone was busy photographing concerts and clubs with their smartphones, L.A.’s live-music scene wasn’t that well-documented. Venues were dark, cameras and flash usually were prohibited, and photography was generally unwelcome.
Rock bands, the recording industry, and audiences were flourishing from the late ’70s to late ’80s, but not much of the lively era was being captured for posterity. So several professional photographers decided to head out a few nights a week to snap images of the most interesting and entertaining new groups making the rounds. Mötley Crüe, the Bangles, Eazy-E, and Black Flag are just a few they photographed to accompany reviews in the alternative and, occasionally, mainstream press.
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February 23rd, 2015 at 6:00 pm
What:
Indulge your desires for wine chocolate and at the Seventh Annual Wine Festival and Chocolate Decadence event at Pechanga Resort and Casino. With more than 52 different wines and delectable cuisine, this 21-and-up event is sure to delight just about any taste.
Where:
45000 Pechanga Parkway
Temecula, CA 92592
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February 23rd, 2015 at 4:00 pm
What:
Join some of the most discriminating and prestigious connoisseurs, vintners, community, and business leaders at the 2015 Champions to CureDuchenne annual charity wine auction. This event benefits CureDuchenne, an organization dedicated to finding a cure for Duchenne muscular dystrophy, a devastating hereditary disease. Activities will include wine tastings, a celebrity chef-prepared meal, and live and silent auctions.
Where:
Balboa Bay Resort
221 W. Coast Highway
Newport Beach, CA 92663
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February 23rd, 2015 at 2:00 pm
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What:
Get ahead of the spring planting season with great ideas and new products at the Santa Barbara Home Show. Discover insight from hundreds experts that will help your home and garden blossom and bloom. Or find the perfect improvement or renovation specialist who will really help with that project that can increase your resale value. In the “green” section, you can explore environmentally friendly projects for homes of any size.
Where:
Earl Warren Showgrounds
3400 Calle Real
Santa Barbara, CA 93105
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February 23rd, 2015 at 12:00 pm
Image from Stefano Tinti
What:
Express your artistic side in a fun way with Red Brick Gallery’s acrylic painting parties. You’ll learn the basics of acrylic painting in a supportive and creative environment, as beginners with no experience holding a brush are more than welcome to try creating their own art. Each party has a theme for every painter to paint, but you’re free to pick your own colors and interpret the theme as your artistic tastes dictate. Bring a friend for twice the fun!
Where:
Red Brick Gallery
315 E. Main St.
Ventura, CA 93001
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