CALENDAR
Calendar: Events from February to March 2009
SAN FRANCISCO
SF Indie Film Fest
When, where: Feb. 5 to 22, Roxie Cinema and Victoria Theatre in San Francisco and Shattuck Cinema in Berkeley.
Highlights: The 10th annual event screens more than 100 independent films, hosts themed parties and offers opportunities for filmmaker meet-and-greets.
Cost: Tickets from $10 to $20.
Info: (415) 820-3907, www.sfindie.com
ASPEN, COLO.
Aspen Fashion Week
When, where: March 1 to 5, throughout Aspen.
Highlights: The first Aspen Fashion Week will feature about 15 designers presenting their winter collections as well as nightly fashion events, in-store presentations and après-ski soirees.
Cost: Free to registered attendees. Discounted lodging available from sponsor hotels such as the Sky Hotel, St. Regis, Little Nell and Limelight Lodge.
Info: (970) 315-4127, www.aspenfashionweek.com
SAN DIEGO
When, where: March 5 to 8, Marina Village Conference Center, Mission Bay.
Highlights: The San Diego Audubon Society's 13th annual event will feature bird workshops, guided pelagic trips, a sneak preview of the new documentary "Ghost Bird" and a banquet with keynote speaker
Cost: Events range from free to $400.
Info: (619) 682-7200, www.sandiegoaudubon.org/birdfest.htm
HONOLULU
Honolulu Festival
When, where: March 13 to 15, various locations.
Highlights: The Waikiki Grand Parade, Friendship Gala, performances and art exhibits that spotlight Pacific and Asian cultures.
Cost: Free.
Info: (808) 926-2424, www.honolulufestival.com
SOLVANG, CALIF.
Taste of Solvang Food & Wine Festival's Restaurant WeekWhen, where: March 15 to 19 (restaurant week) and March 20 to 22 (taste), various venues.
Highlights: Tastings at restaurants, dessert reception, a walking smorgasbord with some 50 "taste stops," a wine walk, live entertainment and free tours of the Elverhoj Museum of History & Art.Cost: Three-course restaurant dinners are $20.09 (reservations recommended); weekend passport, $70; wine walk, $35; walking smorgasbord, $30; and dessert reception, $25.
Info: (800) 468-6765, www.solvangusa.com
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