By MILITARY PRESS on November 1, 2011 at 3:44 pm
San Diego – The Reuben H. Fleet Science Center is chock-full of specials this month. Each Friday night is the IMAX Film Festival; visitors can see up to three movies at discounted prices. Also showing is the holiday G-rated film Santa vs. the Snowman. Other unique offerings include:
• Family Science Saturday’s Food Frenzy in the Discovery Lab.
• The Sky Tonight Planetarium Show that explores Andromeda Galaxy.
• The Nierman Learning Center’s Mission to Mars.
• Tinkering Tots for preschoolers age 3–5 and their parents.
• Science Club for Girls: Animation Studio for grades 5–8.
• A Monday afternoon scholars lecture including an IMAX film for seniors.
For a full schedule, times, ticket prices, etc., logon to www.rhfleet.org.
Around America’s Finest City other events are occurring, including San Diego Beer Week, November 4–13, the America’s Cup World Series November 12–20, the San Diego Bay Wine & Food Festival, November 16–20 and the 32nd. annual San Diego Thanksgiving Dixieland Jazz Festival, Nov. 23–27. For a full calendar of what’s happening in town, go to www.sandiego.org.
Santa Ynez – The first Santa Ynez Art Week, November 12 – 20, features western landscapes, modern painting, sculpture and crafts. The festival also includes the Historical Museum’s 27th Annual Vaquero Show & Sale. There, artisans and collectors from around the United States display and sell Vaquero (California cowboy) inspired gear, artwork, apparel, memorabilia and collectibles. During the celebration, there will be mini-events at the Elverhoj Museum of History & Art in Solvang, the Wildling Art Museum’s 7th Annual Artists’ Studio Tour and the Sanford Winery’s Art & Wine Workshops. Information can be found at www.visitthesantaynezvalley.com.
Sonora – For the fourth time in history, California will supply “The People’s Christmas Tree,” which is placed in front of the U.S. Capitol Building in Washington, D.C. It’s a 65-foot white fir from the Stanislaus National Forest in the Central Sierra. The tree will be loaded onto a truck November 5th. and taken on a seven-day tour throughout the state, including stops in 12 cities from Sacramento to Los Angeles. Then it heads east on a 13-day cross-country tour. California school children have created over 1,000 handmade ornaments for the tree. Its route and other facts about the celebration can be found online at www.capitolchristmastree2011.org.
Los Angeles – Throughout the month and into the spring, more than 60 museums present Pacific Standard Time Celebrates Art. It’s a joint celebration of the birth of postwar art in LA and its worldwide influence. There are special packages that include hotel stays and VIP museum passes. Go to www.discoverLosAngeles.com for a complete list of museums and hotels as well as other events taking place in the City of Angels.
Safe travels enjoy the journey…
Howard Hian
www.Travels-with-Hian.com
Thanks to the various websites for information and photos. Before you go check details, dates, and prices; some restrictions may apply.
