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Scholar, statesman and celebrated author Carlos Fuentes is among the preeminent literary and political figures of the Spanish-speaking world. His novels, including the bestselling “The Old Gringo” as well as “Terra Nostra” and “The Death of Artemio Cruz,” delve into Mexico’s tumultuous ...More

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Scholar, statesman and celebrated author Carlos Fuentes is among the preeminent literary and political figures of the Spanish-speaking world. His novels, including the bestselling “The Old Gringo” as well as “Terra Nostra” and “The Death of Artemio Cruz,” delve into Mexico’s tumultuous history and its relationship with its superpower neighbor. Alternately, many of his nonfiction works celebrate the rich cultural heritage of Latin America. His work has earned numerous awards, including the Miguel de Cervantes Prize, the highest honor for a Spanish-language writer. Making his first appearance at Royce Hall, Fuentes shares excerpts from his latest works and offers a seasoned perspective on Mexican-American relations including the hot-button topics of immigration, race and multiculturalism.

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Celebrate the 101st Annual Newport Beach Christmas Boat Parade. This long-time magical tradition, hosted by the Commodores Club of the Newport Beach Chamber of Commerce, is not to be missed. (For more details, please visit www.ChristmasBoatParade.com!) The Rusty Pelican Restaurant, which is across ...More

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Celebrate the 101st Annual Newport Beach Christmas Boat Parade. This long-time magical tradition, hosted by the Commodores Club of the Newport Beach Chamber of Commerce, is not to be missed. (For more details, please visit www.ChristmasBoatParade.com!) The Rusty Pelican Restaurant, which is across the street from The Holiday Inn Express, has the reputation of being a Newport tradition of outstanding food and legendary service (and moderately priced) and is a perfect place with its commanding view of the Newport Bay to enjoy the breathtaking, spectacular display of lighted and holiday decorated vessels. From the yachts to the kayacks and every size amphibious vehicle in between it will be truly a feast for the eyes. (I listed 7:00 pm as an estimated time which is subject to change, I will not know the exact time until October when the chamber of commerce works out the parade schedule) I have booked a room for Jeff and I over the internet by going to www.hiexpress.com for Thursday, Dec.17th @ $117 plus tax. Since this is a very well attended and widely known event, you may want to book far in advance before the hotel gets fully booked. (I can hear some of you laughing, now be polite there will be no laughing at the organizer!!)

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They come from all over the world. They possess flawless beauty and are graced with superior athleticism and agility. Their talents are unparalleled and their obedience to their masters is unflinching. With cameras from television’s Animal Planet glaring, the 2009 AKC/Eukanuba National Champion ...More

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They come from all over the world. They possess flawless beauty and are graced with superior athleticism and agility. Their talents are unparalleled and their obedience to their masters is unflinching. With cameras from television’s Animal Planet glaring, the 2009 AKC/Eukanuba National Championship, to be held at the Long Beach Convention and Entertainment Center in Long Beach, Calif. Dec 12 & 13, will feature 3,000 of the finest pure bred dogs from all over the world competing for $225,000 in prizes. More than 25,000 people are expected to watch the competition as one top dog earns the title of Best In Show. In addition, attendees are invited to forget the Yellow Brick Road and, instead, follow the Pink Paw Path through the 400,000-square-foot facility entirely devoted to man’s best friend to find: • DOG SENSORY EXHITBIT – For the first time you will be able to see, smell and hear exactly like a dog at this multi-sensory exhibit; • MASSIVE DOG MALL – More than 100 products including Swarovski crystal embellished collars, leads and apparel (for dogs and humans); fine designer jewelry (for pets and humans); dog art and collectables; eco-friendly pet collars and accessories; bronze portrait sculptures; handmade dog clothing; and doggie treadmills will be among the items available for purchase at the world’s largest specially constructed “dog mall”; • MEET THE BREEDS – You will be able to interact with almost 150 different pure breeds and learn about their personalities and temperaments, responsible dog ownership and which breeds best suit your lifestyle; • LUXURY POOCH PALACE EXHIBIT – 10 luxury pooch palaces – each designed by a different local nonprofit organization – will be displayed; • SUPER DOG COMPETITION – Watch Labradors, Collies and other breeds sail through the air into an indoor pool to see which one goes the farthest in this impressive competition; • POLICE DOG DEMO – They track the scent of criminals, detect carefully hidden illicit drugs and assist in the apprehension of suspects and now these public servants will show off their skills; • INTERACTIVE EXHIBITS – Test your knowledge of the world of dogs by participating in a game show competition much like the popular television hit, “Jeopardy;” • CELEBRITY APPEARANCE – World-famous Olympic gold medalist Shawn Johnson, an avid dog-lover, will be on hand to greet the public, answer questions about dog ownership, sign autographs and take photos. The highlight of the two-day event will be over 5,000 of the world’s finest canines going head to head in various competitions all in pursuit of the Best In Show championship. Dogs and their handlers will participate in a range of events including the AKC Agility Invitational, AKC National Obedience Invitational and the breed competitions that will lead to the crowning of the champ. The event is also host to the Eukanuba World Challenge featuring top dogs from more than 40 countries including some rare breeds such as Briquet Griffon Vendeens and Xoloitzcuintls as well as more familiar ones like Labrodor Retrievers and Dachshunds. Tickets to daytime events are $20 for adults, $15 ages 13-18, and under 12 free. Tickets to the televised evening competitions on Saturday and Sunday are $15 for adults and $12 for those under 18. Specially priced tickets for seniors also are available. For more information or tickets visit www.akc.org. Tickets also are available at the door or through Ticketmaster.

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Santa Monica Chamber of Commerce, Westside Food Bank, & SPIN PR Presents… 1st Annual SANTA Monica Pub Crawl Saturday, December 19, 2009 Local Bars & Restaurants Gather to Help Raise Money & Food for Those in Need through Westside Food Bank The First Annual SANTA Monica Pub Crawl will take pla ...More

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Santa Monica Chamber of Commerce, Westside Food Bank, & SPIN PR Presents… 1st Annual SANTA Monica Pub Crawl Saturday, December 19, 2009 Local Bars & Restaurants Gather to Help Raise Money & Food for Those in Need through Westside Food Bank The First Annual SANTA Monica Pub Crawl will take place on Saturday, December 19, 2009 at 5PM in Santa Monica, CA at the city’s best bars and restaurants to help raise money and food for those in need for the holidays, through a partnership with the Westside Food Bank. Participating locations will be offering drink and food specials as part of the SANTA Monica Pub Crawl festivities. Crawlers are asked to bring non-perishable food donations to drop at Westside Food Bank collection barrels strategically placed along the pub crawl route, which will allow them access to the drink specials at each location. For a list of bars, pub crawl maps and updates, visit the official Web site at www.santamonicapubcrawl.com. SANTA Monica Pub Crawl participants are asked to dress in Santa/Holiday attire so the streets of Santa Monica will be filled with merry cheer as Santa, Mrs. Claus, Elves, Reindeer, Carolers and Santa's Helpers. The Pub Crawl will include bars on Wilshire, 4th St. and Broadway to Santa Monica Blvd and Ocean Ave as well as bars in and around the Main Street and 3rd Street Districts. Official SANTA Monica Pub Crawl T-shirts and Santa hats will be for sale at specific locations as well as on the SMPC website www.santamonicapubcrawl.com. The SANTA Monica Pub Crawl is a community event and encourages responsible drinking by participants. When taking part in any events that involve drinking, always keep safety first. Don’t DRINK and DRIVE and assign a designated driver at the beginning of the night, call a taxi, or use public transportation. CALENDAR LISTINGS: WHO: Santa Monica Chamber of Commerce, Westside Food Bank & SPIN Public Relations WHAT: 1st Annual SANTA Monica Pub Crawl WHEN: Saturday, December 19, 2009 at 5 PM COST: Minimum donation of one non-perishable food item per person. The donation will provide participants with a wristband that offers discount food & drink specials at all of the participating locations. A list of donation drop off locations along with a map of participating bars will be announced on the official Web site at www.santamonicapubcrawl.com. SPONSORS: Santa Monica Chamber of Commerce, Westside Food Bank, Santa Monica Daily Press, YELP.com, JACK FM, Local Buy Santa Monica, SPIN Public Relations

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END-OF-THE-YEAR PARTY, WITH A LIVE MUSICAL PERFORMANCE BY NICO STAI AND BAND, DECEMBER 12, 2009, PARTY BEGINS AT 8PM, NICO STAI SET BEGINS AT 10PM To celebrate a fruitful year in difficult times, Tarryn Teresa Gallery is pleased to present its first annual end-of-the-year party on December 12, 2009 ...More

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END-OF-THE-YEAR PARTY, WITH A LIVE MUSICAL PERFORMANCE BY NICO STAI AND BAND, DECEMBER 12, 2009, PARTY BEGINS AT 8PM, NICO STAI SET BEGINS AT 10PM To celebrate a fruitful year in difficult times, Tarryn Teresa Gallery is pleased to present its first annual end-of-the-year party on December 12, 2009 at 8pm. In addition to a full bar and a gallery full of thought-provoking art, Tarryn Teresa Gallery is proud to announce that it will host its first musical guest: Los Angeles-based indie rocker, Nico Stai. This party also serves as a closing reception for Phantasma: an exhibition of paintings, sculptures and installations which explore the landscape of the subconscious. The artists included in this exhibit are: Jennifer D. Anderson, Jill Gallenstein, Amanda Hughen, Lisa Kellner, Mary Anne Kluth, Kristina Lewis, Katy Stone, and Masami Tsuchikawa. About Nico Stai “On the verge of becoming America’s next big indie rocker, evoking memories of Bob Dylan and post-Sgt. Pepper Beatles. Easily the most musically intriguing artist to come along since Sufjan Stevens and on track to become one of the great to emerge from the Echo Park/Silverlake scene.”--The Deli, Los Angeles