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calendar: spring events maRCH 6 – 14 SB’S GRaNaDa THeaTeR GRaND Re-OPeNING MAR -1 After a multi-year restoration, The Granada debuts as the center of Santa Barbara’s entertainment and performing arts scene with the Grand Re-Opening. The Opening Gala takes place on March , featuring performances by the theater’s resident companies, including Santa Barbara Symphony, State Street Ballet, Opera Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara Choral Society, Flamenco Arts, and soloists Warren Jones and Nina Bodnar. The series concludes on March 1 with a special performance by Natalie Cole. For tickets and information, go to www.GranadaSB.org. maRCH 14 – 15 TaSTe Of SOLVaNG WeekeND Enjoy everything from a dessert showcase reception to a walking smorgasbord of 50 delicious taste stops-bakeries, restaurants, gourmet specialty shops, candy and coffee shops around the village-not to mention live entertainment at every turn! And what better way to taste local wines than strolling downtown Solvang (no driver needed!), visiting participating wine tasting rooms. Package reservations and further info available at Wine Valley Inn, www. WineValleyInn.com or 800.688.8824. aPRIL 19 SaNTa BaRBaRa COuNTY VINTNeRS feSTIVaL This annual event attracts wine lovers from near and far for an opportunity to meet member vintners, taste their wines, and enjoy great food and music in a festive outdoor environment. For details, call 805.688.0881 or go to www.SBCountyWines.com and click on “Events.” aPRIL 11 – 12 PaLm SPRINGS fOOD & WINe feSTIVaL APR 11-12 Celebrity chef demonstrations by the likes of Roy Yamaguchi, musical entertainment, live and silent auctions…and, of course, food and wine tastings! A variety of events will take place over the weekend. For details, visit www.PalmSpringsFoodAndWine.com or call 760.320.5272. aPRIL 19 – 20 GReeN aPPLe feSTIVaL 2008, SaNTa mONICa One of the largest Earth Day gatherings in U.S. history, the Green Apple Festival presents eight simultaneous events at landmark parks across the country, including the one and only Santa Monica Pier! Events are free to the general public and will bring together world environmental leaders, community activists, and A-list talent. Visit www.GreenAppleFestival.com. maY 17 – 18 CLeaR Lake CaTfISH DeRBY “The largest catfish derby west of the Mississippi” and a benefit for community projects, the 25th annual Catfish Derby features both an Adult Derby, with a grand prize of a new boat, motor, and trailer, and a Kids Derby for those 1 years old and younger, with a first place prize of a quad ATV. Entry, which includes two days of country style barbecue, is $0 for adults and $10 for kids 15 years and younger. For more info, call 707.998.1006 or visit www.ClearLakeOaks.org. JuNe 7 – 8 RIBfeST CHICaGO 2008 What started as a community block party has exploded into Chicago’s most anticipated street festival, a perfect way to transition from spring to summer. The event offers something for everyone, from rib aficionados to those who come for the topnotch live music. And the famous Kids Square provides hours of entertainment for the little finger lickers! For details, go to www.NorthCenterChamber.com and click on “Ribfest Chicago 2008.” maRCH 1 – maY 30 eVeNING TOuRS aT HeaRST CaSTLe, MAR-MAY On March 1, the new season of the Hearst Castle Evening Tour Program begins. Castle visitors will be able to experience evening reflections from the 1930s heyday era. On most Friday and Saturday evenings during this three-month period, Hearst Castle will feature the Living History Program, which emphasizes the bygone lifestyle of this great estate. Docents in elegant vintage clothing will recreate the social life of Mr. Hearst’s guests, lounging by the magnificent Neptune Pool or playing cards in the Assembly Room. Visitors should allow two hours and ten minutes for this tour. Prices are $30 for adults and $15 for youth ages through 17. For tour reservations, call 800.444.4445 or go to www.HearstCastle.com. 1 Broughton Quarterly Spring 2008 http://www.GranadaSB.org http://www.WineValleyInn.com http://www.WineValleyInn.com http://www.SBCountyWines.com http://www.PalmSpringsFoodAndWine.com http://www.GreenAppleFestival.com http://www.ClearLakeOaks.org http://www.NorthCenterChamber.com http://www.HearstCastle.com

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