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@The Event: San Diego….Comic-Con International 2017

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July 21 / 17 Friday is here….In this special edition of @ The Event, we’re heading over to San Diego, our last stop in the state of California. This time we’re focusing on a big event that is happening right now: Comic-Con International. Since 1970, Comic-Con has become a mecca of comics, science-fiction, film, game, art, and tv. Preview started Wednesday, July 19 and yesterday was the beginning of the event. The dates are July 19-23, 2017. Here are several other tidbits about Comic-Con. credit source: comic-con international  MISSION STATEMENT Comic-Con International: San Diego is a nonprofit educational corporation dedicated to creating awareness of, and appreciation for, comics and related popular art forms, primarily through the presentation of conventions and events that celebrate the historic and ongoing contribution of comics to art and culture. Let’s not forget the cosplay……. So now you have a pretty good idea what Comic-Con is. If you plan on going next year, head on over to http://www.comic-con.org for more information.  Enjoy your Friday, be blessed. For those who are at Comic-Con, …

@ The Event: Sacramento, CA

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June 16 / 17 Hello and Happy Friday! Our next stop is Sacramento. Little is known about the capital city of California, but let’s see what you can do there. cred: http://www.visitsacramento.com         Crocker Art Museum 216 O St, Sacramento, CA 95814 / (916) 808-7000 http://www.crockerart.org     Elliot Fouts Gallery 1831 P St, Sacramento, CA 95811 /  (916) 736-1429 efgallery.com                         Crest Theatre 1013 K St, Sacramento, CA 95814 /  (916) 476-3356 http://www.crestsacramento.com                         B Street Theatre 2711 B St, Sacramento, CA 95816 / (916) 443-5300 bstreettheatre.org                   Sacramento Music Festival Took place last month in May, but you can see their website: sacmusicfest.com.     Sacramento French Film Festival:  Winter Short Film Screening – February 25th, 2017 Film Festival – June 16th – 25th 2017. http://www.sacramentofrenchfilmfestival.org.                   Check out http://www.visitsacramento.com to see more events …

@ The Event: Palm Springs, CA

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May 19 / 17 Hello and Happy Friday! This month is going by quickly, maybe too quick. Anyway, our next stop is Palm Springs, California. This desert oasis has lots of things to do. What’s out there in Palm Springs? Here are some events that are taken place today. cred: visitpalmsprings.com MAY 2017 Groundbreaking Exhibition Women of Abstract Expressionism May 18, 2017 – May 28, 2017; Sun, Mon, Tue, Sat 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Thu & Fri 12-9 p.m.; Closed Wed The collection of more than 50 major paintings celebrates the often-unknown female artists of the significant Abstract Expressionist movement of the twentieth century. This is the first exhibition to present… Palm Springs Art Museum presents On the Grid: a look at settlement patterns in the high desert May 18, 2017 – May 22, 2017 On the Grid: a look at settlement patterns in the high desert  Palm Springs Art Museum Architecture and Design Center Trina Turk An installation by Joshua Tree-based artist Andrea Zittel…   Bargain Hunter: Architecture & Design Center waives admission May 18, …

@ The Event: Los Angeles

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April 21 / 17 Hello and Happy Friday! From San Francisco to Los Angeles, we’re taking a tour of LaLa Land. This time Shadowboxerinc is doing something different.             LA TIMES FESTIVAL OF BOOKS APRIL 22 10:00 AM USC: LOS ANGELES  / 3551 Trousdale Parkway Los Angeles CA 90089 TOSCA APRIL 22 12:30 PM DOROTHY CHANDLER PAVILION: LOS ANGELES / 135 N Grand Ave Los Angeles CA 90012 PAUL SIMON: WORDS & MUSIC APRIL 27 12:00 PM SKIRBALL CULTURAL CENTER: LOS ANGELES / 2701 N Sepulveda Blvd Los Angeles CA 90049 THE 33RD LOS ANGELES ASIAN PACIFIC FILM FESTIVAL APRIL 27 7:00 PM ARATANI JAPAN AMERICA THEATER: LOS ANGELES, CA / 244 S. San Pedro St. Los Angeles, CA CA 90012 DEADMAU5 APRIL 27 9:00 PM SHRINE EXPO HALL: LOS ANGELES / 665 W Jefferson Blvd. Los Angeles CA I hope this will help in wondering what to do in LA. If not, you can click on these websites: http://www.expedia.com http://www.tripadvisor.com http://www.discoverlosangeles.com                           …

@ The Event: San Francisco

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March 17 / 17 Happy St. Paddy’s Day! We were in Vancouver, Canada and now were in the state of California. San Francisco is where we are. I’m sure I’ve covered this city before, but it’s becoming one of the places to visit. Take a look at what you can do in the City by the Bay….. cred: trip advisor Art Museums & Galleries Secession Art & Design /  Address: 3235 Mission Street, San Francisco, CA94110 / Phone Number: +1 415-279-3058 secessionsf.com     San Francisco Women Artist Gallery / Address: 647 Irving St., San Francisco, CA 94122-2401 / Phone Number: 14155668550 sfwomenartists.org   Asian Art Museum / Address: 200 Larkin Street, San Francisco, CA 94102 / Phone Number: +1 415-581-3500 http://www.asianart.org   San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (SFMOMA) / 151 3rd St, Enter on Howard or Third Street, San Francisco, CA 94103-3107 / Phone Number: +1 415-357-4000 http://www.sfmoma.org     CONCERTS & SHOWS   San Francisco Opera / 301 Van Ness Ave, San Francisco, CA 94102-4509 / Phone Number: +1 415-861-4008 sfopera.com   Palace of Fine Arts Theatre / 3301 Lyon Street, San Francisco, CA …

@ The Event: Vancouver

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Feb. 17 / 17 Friday, Friday, Friday….We can all agree that we’re all glad it’s Friday right? Well, Vancouver is the final stop of our tour of Canada for @ The Event. This city has lots of things to do. Here is just a peek of what they have in store… cred: tourism vancouver Bard on the Beach Shakespeare Festival Dates: June 1 – September 23, 2017 Every June through September, Bard on the Beach professional Shakespeare Festival brings to life the magic of Shakespeare’s great plays. The Festival site is located on the waterfront in Vancouver’s Vanier Park, adjacent to the downtown core. Vanier Park Vancouver, BC V5Y 1R3 Phone: 604.737.0625 bardonthebeach.org   DOXA Documentary Film Festival Dates: May 2017 A 10-day annual festival presenting Canadian and international documentaries. #110 – 750 Hamilton Street Vancouver, BC V6B 2R5 Phone: 604.646.3200 http://www.doxafestival.ca   International Jazz Festival Coastal Jazz & Blues Society 295 W 7th Avenue 2nd Floor Vancouver, BC V5Y 1L9 Phone: 604.872.5200 http://www.costaljazz.ca No dates posted yet…..   Theatre Under The Stars Each summer through …

@ The Event: Calgary

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Jan. 20 / 17 Ahh! It’s Friday! It’s been a short week, but a productive week. We’re still continuing our tour of Canada. Next stop is Calgary. Found lots of activities to do there…. cred: visitcalgary.com Glenbow Museum 130 9 Ave SE, Calgary, AB T2G 0P3, Canada http://www.glenbow.org   Calgary International Film Festival (CIFF) / September 20 – October 1, 2017 http://www.calgaryfilm.com   Block Heater / February 10 – 12, 2017 Inglewood (9 & 10 Ave. S.E.) Calgary, AB http://www.calgaryfolkfest.com   Opera in the Village / August 2017 TBD East Village, 5 St. & Confluence Way S.E. Calgary, AB http://www.calgaryopera.com   Calgary International Children’s Festival / May 24 – 27, 2017 205 – 8 Ave. S.E. Calgary, AB calgarykidsfest.ca   Calgary Comic & Entertainment EXPO / April 27 – 30, 2017 Calgary Stampede / 1410 Olympic Way SE, Calgary, AB T2G 2W1 calgaryexpo.com   Sled Island Festival / June 21 – 25, 2017 http://www.sledisland.com   Check out these areas for public art, if there still here…. East Village Murals Peace Bridge Stephen Avenue Walk ‘Tree’s …

@ The Event: Montreal, Canada

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November 18 / 16 Hello and Good Morning! The week is coming to a close and today’s @ The Event, we’re heading over to Montreal. Lots of great things to do up there. Wanna see? Ok, let’s see what they have to offer…… cred: eventful.com Concerts Niykee Heaton Nov 19 – 9:00 PM / L’Astral FIND TICKETS *In Flames, Hellyeah & From Ashes To New Nov 22 – 7:00 PM / Metropolis FIND TICKETS Learn More Straight No Chaser Nov 29 – 7:30 PM / Theatre Maisonneuve – PdA FIND TICKETS Festivals *Festival Les Coups de Théâtre Nov 1 – Nov 30 / Montreal, Quebec, Canada VIEW DETAILS Learn More   29th ANNUAL TIBETAN CULTURAL FAIR & B… Nov 26 – 10:00 AM / Santa Cruz Church Hall Cirque du Soleil – Ovo Nov 29 – 7:30 PM / Bell Centre FIND TICKETS Film Animated Movie: La guerre des tuques … Nov 20 – 2:00 PM / La Maison Culturelle de Montréal-Nord Movie: Histoires À Faire Rêver, Histo… Nov 27 – 3:00 PM / Maison De La …