February 16th, 2015 at 10:00 am
What:
Spend a night watching the biggest stars on earth, and do it all for a good cause! For the second year in a row, the Upper West restaurant will host a charity Oscar Watching Party with good food, good entertainment and a good cause, because 25 percent of all sales that night will be donated to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. So get out and do some stargazing, and help make a difference while you do it.
Where:
The Upper West
3321 Pico Blvd.
Santa Monica, CA 90405
When:
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February 13th, 2015 at 9:30 am
The Year of the Sheep begins Feb. 19. The Lunar New Year is one of the most-celebrated cultural events across Asia as well as the United States, and Orange County has festivities for everyone looking to join in. Whether you’re seeking something traditional or a new way to ring in the new year, the diversity of attractions and populations around the county means that whatever your interest or involvement, somewhere near you is a family-friendly Lunar New Year celebration in Orange County:
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February 13th, 2015 at 9:00 am
Millions of people around the world enjoy the fine wines lovingly crafted throughout Santa Barbara, and tens of thousands more make a special-destination vacation to partake in the bounty of the vines in person. However, what few of those travelers know is that the unique wines of Santa Barbara flourish in a variety of locales.
If you know where to look and where to ask, you’ll discover special tours that highlight the unique topography of the region, and show you how craftsmen and women work with it to create their wonderful wines.
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February 13th, 2015 at 8:30 am
We humans love to watch whales. But did you know whales might be watching us as well? It’s a behavior called skyhopping. Occasionally, a whale will lift its head eight to 10 feet above the surface by thrusting its tail flukes, then rotating slowly for 30 seconds or more before slipping back under the waves. Oceanographers believe whales and dolphins can see reasonably well above water, so don’t be surprised if they seem to be checking you out on your next whale-watching excursion.
A great place to observe skyhopping, breaching, spouting, and other whale behaviors is the waters surrounding Channel Islands National Park. The marine mammals can be viewed year round, but the most common sightings are of gray whales now through April.
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February 13th, 2015 at 8:00 am
Usher in the Year of the Sheep with a number of events throughout Los Angeles’ sizable Chinese community. Chinatown in downtown L.A. is the hub of activities, but other neighborhoods will have their own celebrations and events as well.
The Midnight Temple Ceremony is where thousands gather to make offerings to the deities, set off firecrackers to awaken the spirits, and burn incense to usher in good fortune for the new year. Participants include lion dancers, Buddhist and Taoist monks, heads of family associations, and many others from the Southern California Chinese community. This tradition takes place on the eve of Chinese New Year’s Day and is typically followed by several days of return visits to the temple for blessings and public celebrations.
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