Hi folks. Sparky the dog here. It’s time for the So Cal version of “Best In Show”–you know, that movie about show dogs and their uh . . . interesting owners? We’re all back in town, trained and fluffed and eager to compete for treats and trophies in the All-Breed Dog Show, Friday, Oct. 30-Sunday, Nov.…
AMA/Gene Romero Grand National Flat Track Championship is ON for Saturday, Oct. 24 in the Grandstand infield. This is the deciding race for AMA Champion and it’s the first time in 10 years that AMA’s Pro Grand National Twin Flat Track Series has come to So Cal. Buy tickets online, at local Harley dealerships or…
The newly released movie, Whip It, has put a well-deserved spotlight on the fast-action sport of roller derby. Saturday, Oct. 24, the Los Angeles FireBirds will take on Mizz Georgia Hase’s Brooklyn RedDevils in banked track roller derby up-close and live in Fairplex 10 at 8 p.m. This is some crazy kind of fun. “What makes ‘Whip…
Nightmare at Scareview Farms, a “scarifying” new Fairplex Halloween event. A sneak preview this week made the Scoopster very glad it was daylight. Oct. 16-18, 23-25 and 30-31, 6 – 11 p.m. $19.99 per person; use the coupon below for $5 off. Come if you dare.
After the Fair . . . The wild animals go back to their homes in Africa, Barbie goes home to Ken, the kiddie carnival rides come down, the beer and food stands close and Fairview Farms becomes . . . Nightmare at Scareview Farms, a haunted Halloween house of terror. Zombies stalk you. Pirates of…
The dust has barely settled in the Big Red Barn. The last semi-trailer has rolled through the gates with its Fair cargo on board while busy Fairplex events staff start the preparations for the next great Fairplex year-round event. Barretts California Cup Yearling Sale starts things off the day after the Fair closes. Monday, Oct. 5,…
Caged Ink. Ya gotta love the name of this event. Billed as “something that has never been brought together under one roof,” it’s a combo tattoo, extreme sports, paintball, battle of the bands, trucks, BMX, FMX, and surf shops. (Surf shops?) They’ve even thrown in an MMA Cage Fight. Not my thing, but hey, there’s…
This is one of the most fun wine tasting events at McKinley’s Grille at Sheraton Fairplex hotel. It’s a progressive party that starts on the McKinley’s Grille patio and moves to the Wally Parks NHRA Motorsports Museum and the famous but little seen Fairplex Wine Cellar, which is mission central for the Los Angeles International…
Ok, there’s no question that body art and tattoos aren’t for everyone. But truly, look around. This phenomenon is no longer the exclusive domain of bikers. Just ask any college kid you know. If their parents aren’t around, many of them will probably have at least one “tat” to show you. According to a 2008…
Hi, all! Sparky, here. Boy am I getting nervous. My tail hasn’t wagged this fast since my owner gave me my lunch! That was about five minutes ago, but still, I’m competing in one of the biggest dog shows on the West Coast this weekend–The Mission Circuit Dog Show! But if you think I’m nervous,…
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