FILMS & PROGRAMS

Programs on Hawaii, India and Mt. Whitney

From The Los Angeles Times
05:03 PM PST, January 28, 2009

HAWAII

PresentationTravel writer Linda Ballou will discuss the secret side of paradise, based on her novel "Wai-nani: High Chiefess of Hawaii -- Her Epic Journey," and offer tips on travel writing.

When, where: 7:30 p.m. Monday at Distant Lands, 56 S. Raymond Ave., Pasadena.

Admission, info: Free. RSVP to (626) 449-3220.

INDIA, NEPAL

Slide show

Mort Loveman will present "Destination India & Nepal, Including a Flight Over Mt. Everest."

When, where: 1 p.m. Wednesday at Roxbury Park Community Center, 471 S. Roxbury Drive, Beverly Hills.

Admission, info: Free. (310) 550-4761.

MT. WHITNEY

Workshop

Expert Kurt Wedberg will discuss gear, trip planning and popular routes for climbing Mt. Whitney.

When, where: 7 p.m. at Adventure 16 stores in Costa Mesa (Thursday), 2937 Bristol St., and West Los Angeles (Friday), 11161 W. Pico Blvd.

Admission, info: Free. (714) 427-0410 (Costa Mesa); (310) 473-4574 (West Los Angeles).

WORLD

Travel show

More than 550 exhibitors will display their travel services and goods at the Los Angeles Times Travel & Adventure Show, offering show-only discounts, vacation giveaways and cultural entertainment. Speakers include Arthur and Pauline Frommer and Rick Steves.

When, where: 10. a.m. to 5 p.m. Feb. 14 and 15 at L.A. Convention Center, 1201 S. Figueroa St.

Admission, info: $10 ($2 discount if bought at the website below); free admission for children age 12 and younger. latimestravelshow.com.

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