ASAP GETAWAYS : SANTA ROSA CELEBRATES FLORAL HERITAGE.Byline: Daily News ``Animal Crackers Animal crackers are a popular children's snack, in which the crackers are shaped like zoo animals. Animal Crackers may also refer to:
n. pl. fes·tiv·i·ties 1. A joyous feast, holiday, or celebration; a festival. 2. The pleasure, joy, and gaiety of a festival or celebration. 3. run May 17-19, with an arts and crafts arts and crafts, term for that general field of applied design in which hand fabrication is dominant. The term was coined in England in the late 19th cent. as a label for the then-current movement directed toward the revivifying of the decorative arts. show, food and commercial booths, an antique fair, music and a classic car show. The parade begins at 10 a.m. May 18 at Santa Rosa and Sonoma avenues and makes a loop through downtown. Advance-purchase grandstand tickets, $5 each, are available after May 1 by calling (707) 542-7673. A special kids' parade will run from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. May 17. Other events run 11 a.m. 4 p.m. May 18 and 19. The home of horticulturist and rose breeder Luther Burbank, greenhouse, carriage house museum and gift shop at Santa Rosa and Sonoma avenues are open to the public from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday through Oct. 1. The Burbank Gardens are open daily from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.; admission is free. Information: (707) 524-5445. Santa Maria: Nationally known bluegrass bluegrass, any species of the large and widely distributed genus Poa, chiefly range and pasture grasses of economic importance in temperate and cool regions. In general, bluegrasses are perennial with fine-leaved foliage that is bluish green in some species. artists will perform April 25-28 at the county fairgrounds n. pl. 1. same as fairground. at the annual Santa Maria Bluegrass Festival. (805) 925-8824. Barstow: The Southwest Natural and Cultural Association and the California Desert Information Center will sponsor an educational program on the Mojave Desert from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday at the information center, 831 Barstow Road. Four authors of desert books and Bureau of Land Management officials will be on hand for talk and a book-signing. Information: (619) 255-8760. Ridgecrest: Nearly two dozen film, television and music celebrities are scheduled to take part in team roping, barrel racing, team penning, cow chip bingo at the Western Celebrity Extravaganza at the Desert Empire Fairgrounds April 26-28. Information: (619) 375-8202. Bakersfield: Visitors can sample more than 100 imported, domestic and microbrewery mi·cro·brew·er·y n. pl. mi·cro·brew·er·ies A small brewery, generally producing fewer than 10,000 barrels of beer and ale a year and frequently selling its products on the premises. Also called boutique brewery, brewpub. beers in a festival atmosphere with food and music at the Festival of Beers from noon to 5 p.m. Saturday at Stramler Park. Advance tickets are $17, $20 at the door. Information: (805) 631-7363. San Juan Capistrano San Juan Capistrano (săn wän kăpĭsträ`nō), city (1990 pop. 26,183), Orange co., S Calif.; inc. 1961. San Juan Capistrano has some manufactures, including aircraft parts, medical apparatus, and boats, but the economy is : The Flower & Garden Festival will run from 8:30 a.m to 5 p.m. April 28 and May 19 at Mission San Juan Capistrano
Mission San Juan Capistrano was founded on All Saints Day November 1, 1776 by Spanish Catholics of the Franciscan Order. , featuring horticultural exhibits, art displays, botanical demonstrations and lectures, vegetarian cuisine, entertainment and mission tours. Admission is $4 for adults, $3 for seniors and children. Information: (714) 248-2049. Santa Barbara: Israel's independence will be celebrated at a Jewish Festival from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. May 5 in Oak Park with dancing, music and food booths. Information: (805) 965-7687 or (805) 968-1280. Palm Springs: The Jewish Federation will sponsor an Israel Independence Day Celebration from 1 to 5 p.m. April 28 in the Palm Springs Pavilion, 401 S. Pavilion Way. Information: (619) 325-7281. New Mexico: Albuquerque will host the Festival of the Arts
The Festival of the Arts, or simply Festival is a three day arts festival in Grand Rapids held on the first Friday, Saturday, and Sunday of June. May 10-19 at the New Mexico State Fairgrounds and other venues, with exhibits of paintings, sculpture, photography, dance, singing and writing. Information: (505) 842-9918. Nevada:May 15 is the deadline to register a car in the second annual Carson City American Heat, a July 26-28 festival showcasing cars, trucks and music. Entry fee is $50. Registration Information: (800) 200-4557. CAPTION(S): Photo Photo: Roses are at the root of the celebration of the annu al Rose Festival in Santa Rosa. |
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