April 13th, 2015 at 9:00 am
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Book-lovers of all ages are invited to the annual two-day Festival of Books held at the USC campus. In this book fair gone wild you can browse stalls from a variety of booksellers, hear author readings, get your books signed, and see culinary expos from cookbook authors. Discover new titles, watch screenings, enjoy live music, and get the chance to meet some of your favorite authors. Past events have attracted everyone from Dave Eggers, Batman comic book writers, Margaret Atwood, and the late Ray Bradbury.
Where:
University of Southern California
University Park Campus
3551 Trousdale Parkway
Los Angeles, CA 90089
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April 10th, 2015 at 8:30 am
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Don’t let the rows of Harleys out front intimidate you. Cook’s Corner is a biker bar, but you don’t have to ride on two wheels to feel welcome at the oldest roadhouse in south Orange County. Once fairly isolated, the laidback landmark in Trabuco Canyon is now just a few hundred yards from rows of upscale suburban homes, restaurants, and shopping centers. And it’s a good neighbor, beckoning all walks of life.
The place got its start in 1926, when Earl Cook, son of the surrounding lands’ owner, converted a cabin into a restaurant for local miners and ranchers. He turned it into a bar after Prohibition ended in 1933. Right after World War II, he bought an old mess hall from the decommissioned Santa Ana Army Air Base and launched the tavern. A Santa Ana bike-accessories owner bought the joint in 1970 and shaped it into the old-fashioned roadhouse it remains today.
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April 9th, 2015 at 11:00 am
Even though California might have some of the most beautiful weather anywhere, and an almost year-round growing season, every gardener still has to endure a number of potentially plant-destroying situations. Variances in the quality of soil, pests, and lack of (or too much) sunlight or water can devastate even the best-laid plans and gardens.
However, the good people at GroGreen Box have come up with a solution as innovative as it is effective: raised-garden box kits. Lovingly handcrafted out of genuine California redwood, these planters provide an attractive as well as functional way to grow and nurture almost any type of fruit or vegetable year round.
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April 9th, 2015 at 9:00 am
Do you dream of home improvement projects, room renovations, and how you’d create the perfect kitchen? Would $50,000 help to turn those dreams into a reality? If so, this contest is for you!
We are pleased to announce that Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices is teaming up with the Fixer Upper program to offer viewers a chance to win a $50,000 “Good to Know” prize package including a consultation from Chip & Joanna Gaines, hosts of the HGTV Fixer Upper series. This prize package will go towards one lucky winner’s home improvement/renovation project of their dreams.
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April 8th, 2015 at 9:00 am
What do you get when you mix music, food, entertainment, and activities with a Western theme? The Cowboy Festival in Santa Clarita! This year will be the 22nd annual event which attracts more than 10,000 visitors annually. Attendees can enjoy musical acts from genres including Western, Rockabilly, Bluegrass, and Americana. Sit back and watch as performers stroll the streets to serenade attendees. Vendors will be serving Dutch oven and BBQ favorites with a focus on the flavors of Western heritage.
Where:
For events held at William S. Hart Park, Canyon Theatre Guild, and Repertory East Playhouse the shuttle site is located at 13th Street and Railroad Avenue, Newhall, CA 91321.
Additional events take place at:
Rancho Camulos Museum
5164 E. Telegraph Road
Piru, CA 93040
Old Town Newhall
Market Street and Main Street
Newhall, CA 91321
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