April 27, 2012
With “wine” in the name how can you resist? The Livermore Wine Country Festival will have over 30 locally crafted wines and beers to taste, so you’ll definitely walk away with a new favorite bottle to share at your next dinner.
In addition to all the sipping, swirling, swishing and smelling, there is a family fun zone complete with kiddy rides, a multitude of handmade arts and crafts, three stages of live entertainment by local musicians, boutique shopping and outdoor dining. Located in downtown Livermore this festival is happening the weekend of May 5th and 6th. So don’t miss out!
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April 27, 2012
The Cabaret Theatre West in Palm Desert will leave you with a deeper appreciation for theatre, music and the cast. Unlike most Broadway theatres, Cabaret Theatre West likes to stick with themes that revolve around American history, composers, holidays, workplaces and Americanized music.
Last years performance of “Broadway Tonight” took the audience from the 1900s to the 1950s. This year “Broadway Tonight” takes us from the 1950s to the present. Some of the greatest Broadway musicals during this time include West Side Story, Phantom of the Opera, The Music Man, Les Miserables, Grease, Rent, Fiddler on the Roof, Wicked, Cabaret, Annie and The Lion King.
After humming along to these classic songs, you’ll definitely want to come back for another night with your new favorite show-tunes, costumes and characters!
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April 26, 2012
Did you know that having a working smoke alarm reduces the chance of death by fire by half? Smoke detectors are designed to warn you when a fire erupts in the home, but if the batteries aren’t working properly, you may not know when a fire breaks out.
For your protection, most houses have installed smoke alarms on every level of your home, outside every sleeping area and in every bedroom. Now that you’ve moved in, it’s important to remember to replace smoke alarm batteries once per year. Typically, a good way to remember this is to change out the batteries when the time changes at daylight saving time, either in the spring or fall.
Here’s what you need to do. Check each smoke alarm in your home by pressing the button on the front. If you hear a loud beep – that means the batteries and the smoke detector are working properly. However, if the alarm fails to go off, you should replace the batteries.
To do so, open the smoke detector by twisting the front to the left. Take the old batteries out and replace them with new ones. Twist the alarm’s cover back on by twisting it to the right.
That’s it! This quick and easy safety check should be completed at least once each year. So, if you missed doing this at the last daylight saving time, be sure to check them as soon as possible to make sure you and your family remain protected.
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April 20, 2012
Need some family time? An outing to The Tech Museum of Innovation in San Jose is sure to bring smiles and knowledge to your world!
With exhibits like Mythbusters, How Technology Benefits Humanity, Shake Rattle and Rescue and the Tech Exploration Gallery, you’re sure to learn something new with these hands-on activities.
Take a plunge to the Artic this April with the 3D Imax movie that will have you roaming with the polar bears. If this sounds too chilly, a variety of other educational and inspiring films will be featured too.
After your visit here, we promise that you will want to return to see what’s new, because as we know, technology and science are always changing!
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April 20, 2012
SoCal residents, if you only love one type of music, then this festival is for you! That’s right! It’s country time.
Because country isn’t only for people in the South, this music festival is hosted in the desert of California. Stagecoach knows how to host a whoppin’ good time, dancing and singing the stories of being a cowboy.
Big time names like Brad Paisley, Miranda Lambert and The Band Perry, all perform throughout the weekend of April 27 – 29 in Indio, CA.
So come on down, and experience the music of our country.
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April 20, 2012
Music. Sun. Friends. And more music. What more do you need SoCal residents? Coachella in Indio, CA, gives you all that and more! Weekend number two begins on Friday and goes till Sunday, so if you missed out on the first one, you have one more chance to catch the LAST weekend.
With five main stages, people dancing, camping and chilling, the Coachella concert is very similar to Woodstock a time of nothing but peace, love and music.
Here are some of the artists in the line-up this weekend: The Black Keys, Radiohead, Bon Iver, Miike Snow, David Guetta, Florence + The Machines and Band of Skulls. Coachella always showcases a wide variety of music genres, where musicians you don’t know, will soon become your favorites.
And if you missed out this year, keep your ears perked for tickets going on sale for next year’s Coachella 2013.
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April 19, 2012
Most cancer treatments are physically, mentally and financially draining. What if you could provide just one of these patients with some rejuvenating therapy?
At the sold-out fourth annual Ragin’ Cajun in Pleasanton, the Sandra J. Wing Healing Therapies Foundation raised $105,000, equaling enough money to provide 1,500 of these therapy treatments.
With 350 attendees dressed in Mardi Gras-themed attire, the community came out to have a good time and support this growing foundation’s sold-out event. The healing therapies provided by this unique program include acupuncture, acupressure, therapeutic massage, deep breathing meditation and visualization.
These types of exercises drastically help patients make peace with their diagnosis and increase their inner strength to conquer their cancer.
To learn about the next Ragin’ Cajun and how you can help, click here.
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April 19, 2012
June fourth may seem like any other day to most, but to Tanner Rahier this is the day that might make his dreams come true. It is the first day of the Major League Baseball draft. For months now, Rahier, the Palm Desert High School shortstop, has been watched by scouts from 22 different team at his games, practices and even private workouts to see if this high school senior has what it takes to go pro.
Even though Rahier has already signed to attend and play with the University of San Diego, the scouts are trying to gage whether or not he could go straight out of high school to play in the major leagues.
With over 91 hats covering the walls, trophies and awards everywhere; 42 jerseys hanging in a wooden locker, bats, cleats and gloves lying about; and a variety of books on the shelf, Rahier’s bedroom actually looks more like a locker room. His love of baseball is definitely on display through all of the memorabilia.
Rahier’s honesty shows he is a true lover of America’s favorite pasttime. No matter what team the scout is from, whenever asked who his favorite player and team are, his answer is always the same – Derek Jeter and the New York Yankees.
We want to wish Tanner Rahier the best of luck on this exciting endeavor!
To read the complete article on Tanner Rahier’s love for the game, Click here.
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April 18, 2012
This past weekend, the Plan 2 model home at Villas was sold to a lucky new owner, but the Plan 3 model home is still available after last weekend’s sales release. Hurry in today to make this beautiful model home yours!
April 13, 2012
Hey SoCal residents! Looking for a bit of humor this weekend? Check out the Improv at Fantasy Springs Resort Casino in Indio this Friday or Saturday evening and expect hilarious hijinks from well-known acts as well as get introduced to some rising stars of the industry.
Whether you giggle or chuckle, this show is guaranteed to make you laugh! This is the last weekend to catch this event. Three comedians will take to the stage this Friday at 9:00pm and at 8:00pm and 10:00pm on Saturday. With five year in the running, audiences can expect to see some of the top name comedians in the country, including, Dat Phan, Chris Spencer and Rondell Sheridan, among others. This performance is the perfect way to start off your weekend with friends or a great idea for a weekend date.
To get more info or reserve your tickets to the show, click here.
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