A PLACE OF POSSIBILITY Sedona is a celebration of nature and culture, quiet wisdom, and adventure. It fosters an intimate connection – to oneself and to each other – through meaningful experiences that enrich lives and renew spirits. L’Auberge de Sedona is at the center of it all, inspired by this wondrous place and its power to create change. Everything is done with intention, each amenity is fine-tuned to create unforgettable moments. When you journey here, the possibilities are endless. CREEKSIDE AMBIENCE, RED ROCK BEAUTY Perfectly nestled under a canopy of sycamore trees within Sedona’s majestic Red Rock country, the…
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VOTED BEST HAMBURGER Well, if you’re going to a town that’s known for creating the first hamburger, why not check out a place that offers the best, right? Callaway’s is one of Athen’s hometown coffee shops that serve up delicious hamburgers with huge crinkle fries on the side. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their pet-friendly outdoor tables while you enjoy your day. Try their unique Mexican Mocha with mocha and fiery jalapeno, then sink your teeth into their Loaded Grilled Cheese Sandwich with colby, muenster, ham, bacon, and raspberry chipotle sauce. CALLAWAY’S COFFEE & BISTRO 613…
MOUNTAIN MEETS MODERN A full-service, luxury California resort in an idyllic mountain setting, Resort at Squaw Creek rests at the base of Squaw Valley. This Squaw Valley hotel and resort offers ski-in/ski-out access to the mountain and 405 luxurious resort rooms and suites. A year-round mecca for Lake Tahoe activities, the resort boasts a championship golf course, cross-country ski center, fly fishing center, ice-skating rink, heated swimming pools, water slide, and scenic hiking and biking trails. THE RESORT Accommodations that Rival the Magnificence of Our Alpine Setting Resort at Squaw Creek offers luxurious Lake Tahoe accommodations with grand picture windows…
Kaiser Permanente’s 2023 Rose Parade® Float Showcases “All of us for all of you” Float Celebrates the Impact Personalized Next-Generation Health Care Has on Individual Health Journeys and Our Communities Kaiser Permanente’s 2023 Rose Parade® float theme, “All of us for all of you,” celebrates the impact that a connected, compassionate care team supported by research, technology, and innovation, can have on individuals and communities. This theme is depicted through the inspiring stories of the float participants riding and walking alongside the float. They are a combination of dedicated Kaiser Permanente physicians, nurses, and employees, and Southern California patients who…
Indigo Doll no.2, photography composite, inkjet print on metal, Fatima Franks In the earlier centuries of the ancient world, art was used mainly for decorative purposes. The art was either ornamental or decorated with architectural elements. Beyond the Decorative surveys how contemporary artists are redefining the meaning and association of decorative techniques and subject matter. The artists in the show explored and pushed the boundaries of patterned art by creating new narratives relating to individuality and self-expression. The works shown were in the fields of photography, video, digital, painting, and sculpture. This exhibition includes works from nationally and internationally recognized…
Winter Fest OC is Southern California’s largest winter festival, featuring 26 days and nights of attractions, live entertainment, and fun! Winter Fest OC transforms the OC Fair & Event Center into a magical winter wonderland with oversized holiday decor, more than a million lights, and endless opportunities for memory-making. Enjoy the magic of the holiday season with past Winter Fest OC favorites as well as all-new activities, including outdoor ice skating under the stars, ice tubing slide, ice bumper cars, mini golf, trackless train rides, snowboard simulator, and carnival thrills. New for 2022, and included in all admission tickets, is…
Celebrating the 75th anniversary of the U.S Airforce, The Pacific Airshow is coming back to Huntington Beach from September 30 to October 2. Not only is it the nation’s largest airshow by attendance, annually attracting 3 million people to Surf City USA, but is the only airshow to boast two editions: Huntington Beach and Gold Coast, QLD, AU with dates of August 18 – 20, 2023 announced today. The Pacific Airshow is truly an unreal spectacle and features the best talent in aviation today. Ranging from performances by the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds to reigning Red Bull Air Race Global…
Art San Diego 2022 SEPTEMBER 9th-11th, 2022 Socio-Political artist Fatima Franks also known as “mAO” is here to make changes in how women are perceived and viewed in the current global culture. Through her powerful and thought-provoking imagery, the artist feels the need to voice an opinion and enact a change in the flawed patriarchal system. The works presented at the San Diego 22 Trade Fair were one of the many depictions of an existentialist feminist. The artist narrates the privileges of freedom and with it comes scrutiny and stigma. Franks composite photographic works are carefully constructed using digital brushes.…
The Nuances of Femininity and Subverting the Portrayal of Women: Visionary Art of Fatima J Franks Orange County’s local and Pakistani- American artist Fatima Frank’s most recent works show stylized figurative images using a multidisciplinary approach. Her medium of choice is varied from digital brushes, oils on canvas, sculptures/ceramics, and moving images/film. While intersecting feminism and culture, Franks’ work subverts the image of women in current as well as historical documentation. The images are represented with heavy use of socially charged cultural issues related to the female gender and their role in society. During her formal art education at the…
Rancho Capistrano Winery is Orange County’s Largest Winery — creating over 40 different wines from some of the finest grape growing regions in the world. In addition to all those great wines, they have built San Juan Capistrano’s best restaurant. They are known for generous portions and a flavor forward profile that blends perfectly with our wines. When combined with their beautiful 3,000 square foot patio featuring the area’s greatest blazing fireplace and rustic teak tables, you have a magical setting for a wine-centric visit. Events at Rancho Capistrano Winery Whether you are planning a dinner party for 12 or…