March 2nd, 2015 at 10:00 am
Photo courtesy of rujithai / Shutterstock.com
What:
Fun takes flight as the Redondo Beach Kite Festival 2015 fills skies at Redondo Beach Pier. Join the competition and see if your rig can take top prize at one of Southern California’s longest-running kite festivals. The only rules for entering your kite are that it can be made of any material, and can be any size, but it must be able to fly on the wind. And to have fun, of course.
Everyone from professionals to kids to the kid in all of us is invited to attend and compete. There’ll also be a yo-yo performance and competition, and a hot-dog-on-a-stick eating contest.
Where:
Redondo Beach Pier
100 Fisherman’s Wharf
Redondo Beach 90277
When:
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February 27th, 2015 at 7:30 am
Everyone wants to eat healthier. One of the problems with that is that even when we do put healthier foods on our shelves or in our refrigerators, they often come replete with chemicals and preservatives designed to keep them fresh during their transit from field to shipping warehouse to store shelves to your plate.
But what if there was a way to take advantage of the bounty of crops, meats and breads produced by the vast number of local farms and bakeries throughout the United States, and have them delivered right to your door?
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February 26th, 2015 at 12:00 pm
Author: Jacqueline Z. Grossnickle
Photo: Courtesy of The Row
Information provided by: Angeleno
Outfitters to the inherently chic, The Row has introduced its newest must-have accessory, the Market bag—a trapezoidal tote in dreamy pink suede that tops our list of “it” bags for the season. Round ring handles crafted in Italy out of multilayered rosewood were inspired by “the lining and aesthetic of Riviera boats,” say designers Ashley and Mary-Kate Olsen. With such attention to detail, it’s no wonder the twin sisters were the 2014 recipients of the esteemed Accessories Designer of the Year award from the Council of Fashion Designers of America.
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February 26th, 2015 at 10:00 am
Now that we use smartphones and tablets to remotely control and monitor devices in our homes, cars, and offices, can the backyard be far behind?
If you own a hot tub, the future has arrived.
Manufacturers have long offered TV-type remotes that can turn a hot tub on or off, adjust water temperature, control lighting, and perform other basic functions. But the Internet of Things delivers apps that do far more.
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February 25th, 2015 at 10:00 am
What:
Turn your view of traditional gardening on its ear as you discover how to make an amazing succulent vertical garden. Learn how to maximize and optimize your available city-living space to turn it into lush greenery that brings a natural touch to any home. Enjoy catered food and drinks, and share your urban gardening ideas with others looking to explore new ways to keep their green thumb green.
Where:
Communal
688 S. Santa Fe Ave., No. 104
Los Angeles, CA 90021
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