So I was reading the Westway’s magazine the other day and noticed an event in Newport Beach (California) for a Folkdancers Festival.  Sounds kind of fun and different!  It’s running February 3rd thru the 5th and they have workshops, concerts, dances and even dance parties.  For more information you can call at 949-586-2044 or visit www.lagunafolkdancers.org.  It [...]

This local Huntington Beach (California) event is really a great event….even if you don’t run!  February 3rd-5th, 2012. Not only do they have a full marathon and a half marathon, but they also have a kids run, surf bands, great food, a beer garden and a great beachside expo the entire weekend.  Pacific Coast Highway is [...]

Who doesn’t love an evening of dining and music under the stars??? This weekend, Saturday August 20th, 2011 you may want to look into going down to the Mission in San Juan Capistrano, California. Part of their summer concert series, this weekend features a steel drum band. I just LOVE the steel drums….so relaxing and [...]

So it’s Friday or Saturday night in Newport Beach, California…..what is fun and free to do?A very family friendly evening is MOVIES ON THE BEACH at Newport Dunes! The movies are shown on a giant movie screen right on the beach! Movies start at sunset, and parking is $10. Go to http://www.newportdunes.com/movies.html for a full [...]

So the weather is GREAT wondering “what should I do this weekend?” or maybe you even feel like stepping out on a weeknight. One of my favorite local getaways is the Sawdust Art Festival in Laguna Beach, California. Where else can you walk around day or night shopping outside, perusing jewelry, ceramics, clothing, wood and metal [...]

Have you dreamed of being an artist working outside at the beach?   In Southern California, at the Crystal Cove area (between Corona Del Mar and Laguna Beach), a unique opportunity awaits you!  Join Plein Air Artist Margaret Jamison in learning the fundamentals of plein air painting.    The date is Thursday August 11th, 2011 and it is a 5-hour [...]

Well, summer is here and so is the opportunity to enjoy the many farmers’ markets that are happening. One of my favorites is the Soco farmers’ market in Costa Mesa. It runs every Saturday from 9 am till 2 pm. What an opportunity to take advantage of our abundance of delicious food! I wondered around and [...]

Who doesn’t love looking at classic cars? How about combining it with a relaxing day at the park? Huntington Beach, California hosts the 26th Annual HB Concours d’Elegance HOT RODS IN THE PARK June 4th, 2011. The show features Cars, motorcycles and vintage bicycles (all pre-1975 cars and motorcycles are invited) plus live entertainment, auto [...]

Looking for some culture this week?  Just head down to Newport Beach, California and check out the Newport Beach Film Festival!  It is held April 28th through May 5th.  Independent and studio films are shown from around the globe.  There are also Seminars scheduled, fashion shows, parties to attend and of course celebrities to watch out [...]

Feel like breathing some fresh air and learning a bit more about LIVING GREEN???  Come bring your wagon this weekend to the Fullerton Arboretum for a spectacular, weekend long outdoor garden event. “Green Scene” is the spring event to find bulbs, succulents, organic vegetables, varietal plants, garden accessories and garden products and shop over 80 [...]