The Millard Sheets Center for the Arts at Fairplex has become a storytellers central of sorts as each shares tales behind the exhibit The Industrial Age to the Computer Age …Three Centuries of Artistic Innovations. Not only does the show trace how the Industrial Revolution affected society, storytellers present first-person accounts of how men, women,…
1960 L.A. County Fair Queen Shares Memories
September 25, 2010
Sept. 1 is particularly significant to Carolyn Bushnell of Glendora. First, it’s her birthday; second, it was the day she was crowned Queen of the L.A. County Fair in 1960. Her sister Barbara, named Miss San Gabriel Valley that summer, was also a princess in her court. Bushnell was crowned by then-California Governor Pat Brown.…
Let the chips fall where they may – they’ll come up winners if they’re chocolate!
September 22, 2010
These certainly weren’t your grandmother’s Hershey-variety chocolate chip cookies. Competitors in the Blue Ribbon Chocolate Chip Cookie & Brownie competition held Sept. 18 used plenty of exotic ingredients in their winning recipes. Take for example, First-Place winner Marina Castle’s Decadence Chocolate Chip Cookies. The North Hollywood resident and Culinary Styles competitor since 1985 added mocha…
Millard Sheets Center for the Arts also a center for storytelling
September 22, 2010
Not only does the exhibit at the Millard Sheets Center for the Arts at Fairplex transport Fairguests back to the dawn of the Industrial Revolution, it also brings to life the people behind those photos on the walls. From the Industrial Age to the Computer Age . . . Three Centuries of Artistic Innovation shows…
Don't Miss Fair’s Stages Full of Entertainment Sept. 22-26
September 19, 2010
Take time out of exploring all that the 2010 L.A. County Fair offers by checking out some of the superb entertainment next week, Sept. 22-26. Skip Banks the Balloon Man: Skip Banks refers to himself as “a new vaudevillian.” His performances are a mix of classic songs, sound effects, and colorful props combined with visual…
Dance stars Quest Crew step up for Celebrate Asian Culture Day Sept. 26
September 19, 2010
Multi-talented and charismatic, Quest Crew entertained their way into MTV viewers’ homes and hearts to become America’s Best Dance Crew Season 3 Champions. On Sunday, Sept. 26 they bring their innovative choreography and high-flying, eye-popping tricks to Celebrate Asian Culture Day at the Fair. Fairguests will enjoy the day for up to 50 percent savings…
Say Hallelujah! Harvest of Praise Gospel Festival at the Fair Sept. 25
September 19, 2010
The praises will go up and the blessings will come down at the Harvest of Praise Gospel Festival Saturday, Sept. 25 on the Coca-Cola Stage at the Fair. The House of Blues sponsors this more than 8-hour music extravaganza beginning at 4 p.m. National and regional Gospel recording artists who have performed at the House…
So many ways to save!
September 19, 2010
Wow! Make your plans now to take advantage of these special promotions to save on Fair tickets next week: McDonald’s Wednesday: $20 admission and unlimited ride carnival wristband with coupon available at these Southern California McDonald’s restaurants. Senior Wednesday: $6 admission for ages 60 and older every Wednesday. $5 after 5 p.m.: It’s $5 after…
Chocolate’s Guaranteed to Attract a Crowd
September 19, 2010
One of the most anticipated Culinary Styles contests brought out chocolate lovers of all ages on Saturday, Sept. 18 – the Ghirardelli Chocolate Champion Contest. The scent of rich chocolate – dark, milk, white and every variation thereof – filled the contest area as competitors delivered precious choco cargo before judging started at 1 p.m.…
Ready for 'Talk Like a Pirate Day' this Sunday?
September 17, 2010
International Talk Like a Pirate Day is Sunday, Sept. 19 and what better way to learn about all things pirate than at our own A Pirate’s Life – An Island Adventure. Eight years ago, columnist Dave Barry mentioned this “holiday” created by John Baur (Ol’ Chumbucket) and Mark Summers (Cap’n Slappy), of Albany, Oregon, September…
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