November 20th, 2014 at 12:00 pm
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Join discerning jazz fans from around the world at the “crown jewel of jazz festivals” Nov. 26-30 at the Town and Country Resort & Convention Center. Turn your Thanksgiving weekend into an exquisite adventure through a musical wonderland, where you can discover and enjoy some of the most prominent and talented traditional jazz, Dixieland, ragtime, swing and rockabilly musicians on the planet.
This year’s Jazz Fest features a focus on the history of swing music in San Diego with a “Swing Dance Extravaganza” on Nov. 29. Get in the right mood with Sue Palmer and her Motel Swing Orchestra, followed by the Sweethearts of Swing with High Society. Then get ready to cut a rug as you watch a jive rocking performance by SwingFX Dancers.
Starting at 5:45 p.m., you can join the hippest hepcats and the darlingest dames for new takes on classic tunes with the featured bands Graystone Monarchs and Red Skunk. Stick around later for a world-class battle of the bands between these two jazz greats, and dance the night the away with your favorite Lindy, Shag or Balboa partner.
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November 20th, 2014 at 10:00 am
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Wirtshaus is hosting its first European Bierfest on Saturday, Nov. 22. The festival will feature more than 40 beers from 15 European countries. The event takes place in the restaurant and beer garden and will function in a walk-around tasting format.
Festival tickets include unlimited tastings and a logo beer-tasting glass. Tickets can be purchased as either general admission or VIP. VIP guests are welcomed into the event an hour earlier than general admission ticketholders.
Where:
Wirtshaus LA
345 N. La Brea Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90036
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November 19th, 2014 at 2:00 pm
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Come down to Craft and Folk Art Museum and explore the Holiday Marketplace in the courtyard for this annual holiday shopping extravaganza. This tradition features some of the museum’s favorite Los Angeles makers as well as vendors of beautifully crafted fair-trade gifts from around the world. Support local artists and join the CAFAM Shop while you enjoy music, refreshment and good holiday cheer.
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Craft and Folk Art Museum
5814 Wilshire Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90036
When:
Saturday, Nov. 29, 12 p.m.-5 p.m.
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November 19th, 2014 at 12:00 pm
Author: Carita Rizzo
Photography provided by: Diana King/CPi Syndication
Information provided by: Angeleno
When Breaking Bad’s Aaron Paul accepted his Best Supporting Actor Emmy last August, he more than remembered to thank his wife; he caused her website to crash. “Thank you for dedicating your life to spreading kindness across the world,” gushed the actor. “If you guys don’t know what she does, look up Kind Campaign.” Well, thousands did.
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November 19th, 2014 at 10:00 am
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Here’s a perfect opportunity for your holiday shopping and to discover the charm of Encinitas in fall. Find the ideal holiday gifts in any of more than 450 booths or at dozens of unique downtown Encinitas retailers; and enjoy music and dance performances in The Lumberyard Courtyard; and dance, music and demonstrations at the Community Stage next to Ace Hardware.
New additions to the Encinitas Fall Festival include the Kids Zone to keep the kiddies happy and content, and the VCA North Coast Animal Hospital Dog Park where your four-legged friends get a break from walking and shopping.
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Downtown Encinitas
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