CALENDAR

Calendar: Events from August to September 2008

By Amy Hubbard, Los Angeles Times Staff Writer
06:15 PM PDT, August 05, 2008

FAWNSKIN

Old Time Movies series

When, where: Aug. 14 at Big Bear Discovery Center, 40971 Northshore Drive.

Highlights: Watch old favorites under the pines; this time, a showing of two episodes from the "Daniel Boone" TV series; storytelling adds a Big Bear twist.

Cost: Free.

Info: (800) 424-4232.

BODEGA, CALIF.

Bodega Seafood, Art & Wine Festival

When, where: Aug. 23 and 24 at Watts Ranch, 16855 Bodega Highway.

Highlights: Seafood, including barbecued oysters, crab cakes, bacon-wrapped albacore; metalwork, glass, woodwork and other art on display; wine and microbrew tastings; live music and comedy.

Cost: $12, $8 ages 12 to 16, 11 and younger free; wine/beer tastings are $15 for six tastes and a commemorative glass; each additional taste $2.

Info: (707) 824-8717, www.winecountryfestivals.com.

SACRAMENTO

Suds on the Green

When, where: Sept. 13 at William Land Park Golf Course, 1701 Sutterville Road.

Highlights: Professional team golf; beer tastings; evening concert by area bands.

Cost: Free admission; beer tastings $25 at the gate for a cup and an over-21 wristband.

Info:www.sudsonthegreen.com.

SANTA BARBARA

Open Studio Tour

When, where: Aug. 30 and 31 at locations in Santa Barbara, Goleta, Montecito and Carpinteria.

Highlights: Santa Barbara Studio Artists sponsors the annual tour; 40 artists; oils, watercolors, stone sculptures, mixed-media assemblages and more.

Cost: $20.

Info: For tickets, maps, call (805) 899-8854 or go to www.santabarbarastudioartists.com.

VENTURA

Ventura Hillsides Music Festival

When, where: Sept. 13 in Arroyo Verde Park, 5101 Foothill Road.

Highlights: Little Feat, Taj Mahal among performers; spread a blanket and listen to music on the park's grassy hill; fundraiser for the Ventura Hillsides Conservancy.

Cost: $45.

Info: (805) 643-8044, www.venturahillsides.org.

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