CALENDAR
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,
Cost: $45.
Info: (805) 643-8044, www.venturahillsides.org.
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