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Early each November, tens of thousands of motorcyclists - some average folks, some Hollywood celebrities - turn out astride their custom hogs for the 
Billed as "The largest one-day motorcycle fundraising event in the world!," the "Love Ride" was first organized back in 1983 to raise money for "Jerry's Kids," the Muscular Dystrophy
The parade's Grand Marshals have included Dennis Hopper & Peter Fonda (the two stars of "Easy Rider," that classic biker film from 1969) and "Tonight Show" 
Other celebrities taking part in recent Love Rides have included singers Bruce Springsteen ("Born To Run"), Dwight Yoakam, and Gunner Nelson (of "Nelson"); actors Lorenzo Lamas 
Over 25,000 riders participate in each year's "Love Ride" - an amazing number - raising over 
Do you own your own bike? Then you too can ride with the stars next year. But since this is a charity affair, participants must register in advance (before 9 AM on the day of the parade), and must raise a minimum of $60 per person. (Entrants can recruit sponsors to contribute a certain amount for each mile of the drive, or they can simply contribute the total amount themselves).
Prizes, ranging from bandannas to to Harley-Davidson bikes to guitars autographed by B.B. King, are given away to those raising money for the cause. The annual event raises over $1 million for charity (MDA).
In 2009, the 26th annual Love Ride will take place Sunday, October 25, 2009.
In 2008, Jay Leno was once again be the Grand Marshal (no surprise there), and Peter Fonda & Robert Patrick were back as well as Honorary Grand Marshals. Entertainment was provided by The Foo Fighters & ZZ Top.
The ride leaves from Glendale at at 9:00 AM from Harley-Davidson of Glendale. Check-in/sign-up takes place between 6 AM and 9 AM. The entertainment (along with celebrity introductions) usually begins just after noon (at the destination).
The money raised will benefits a number of charities, including the Los Angeles Time's literacy initiative Reading By 9, he Muscular Dystrophy Association, The March of Dimes, and others.
In 2007, Jay, Peter and Robert were back, and it was Gregg Allman providing the entertainment at Pomona.
Important: After years of holding this event in Glendale, followed by a motorcycle ride to Lake Castaic, in 2006 they changed the destination to Pomona! The 20,000 bikers now head from Glendale to the Los Angeles County Fairgrounds ("Fairplex") in Pomona (about 35 miles to the east, a slightly shorter ride than the one to Castaic).
In 2006, Tonight Show host Jay Leno was the Grand Marshal, and actors Peter Fonda and Robert Patrick were honorary Grand Marshals. The Black Crowes and Edgar Winter provided the entertainment at the concert in Castaic, which (along with celebrity introductions) began just after noon.
In 2005, Jay Leno was the Grand Marshal and blues legend B.B. King entertained the crowd. That year, the 22nd annual "Love Ride" saw 20,000 bikers participated in the ride, and they raised $1.45 million for MDA.
In 2004, Jay Leno was again the year's Grand Marshal and actors Peter Fonda and Robert Patrick were honorary Grand Marshals. The headliner for the Castaic concert was the band Lynyrd Skynyrd.
The 2003 event featured ZZ Top in concert, with Jay Leno as Grand Marshal, and also featured performances by The Nelson Brothers and former Stray Cat Lee Rocker.
Jay Leno was also the 2002 Grand Marshal. Peter Fonda and Lorenzo Lamas were on hand. That year's concert performers included Sheryl Crow and Mick Fleetwood, plus a pre-race performance by Jefferson Starship. Pat Boone was back - he has sung the National Anthem at the Love Ride now for five years.
In 2001, the Grand Marshal was Jay Leno again, and he was joined by honorary Grand Marshals Robert Patrick ("Terminator II", "The X-Files"), Peter Fonda and Lorenzo Lamas. That year's concert performers include Joe Walsh, Billy Ray Cyrus, Kenny Wayne Shepherd and Vanilla Fudge.
In 2000, Jay Leno was the Love Ride's Grand Marshall, with Peter Fonda as honorary grand marshall. Rocker Billy Idol ("White Wedding") was there, as were Larry Hagman, stuntman Robbie Knievel and game show host Chuck Woolery. Entertainment included performances by Steppenwolf ("Born to be Wild"), Blood Sweat & Tears and Creedence Clearwater Revisited.
In 1999, Lorenzo Lamas was the 1999 Grand Marshall, Peter Fonda was on hand, as was actress Lindsay Wagner. Sammy Hagar appeared in concert at Lake Castaic.
Phone the hotline at (818) 246-5618 for information about this year's event.
At the very end of Route 66, the vintage Carousel at the Santa
Kid have fun playing at the beach, running through the waves and picking up sea shells and building sand castles. The boardwalk is a world of fun on its own; kids enjoy looking down between the cracks to see the ocean waves underneath. If you walk out to the end of the boardwalk, there's a telescope and occasionally you can see Catalina island or spy on passing cargo ships. You may see California Sea Lions, dolphins playing in the surf or migrating whales. It's windy at the end of the boardwalk, though, so bring a jacket or keep moving.
If you happen to visit on a full moon between March and September, you can take part in a traditional Southern California Grunion Run. Thousands of silvery fish, five or six inches long flop around on the shore to spawn and then return to the sea. If you're quick, you can catch them by hand. For adults, removing them from the beach is only legal with a fishing license, but kids under 16 are permitted to remove them. Catching them, even just to throw them back, makes for a memorable bit of fun.
Santa Monica Pier
200 Santa Monica Pier # A
Santa Monica, California 90401
(310) 458-8900
www.santamonicapier.org
Bubba Gump Shrimp Company
301 Santa Monica Pier
Santa Monica, California 90401
(310) 393-0458
www.bubbagump.com
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A walking tour of Hollywood is filled with sights and sounds unlike anywhere else in the country. Everyone is familiar with the celebrity stars outside of Grauman's Chinese Theatre and the celebrity handprints in cement, but there are also 42 signs posted to teach visitors more about the historic buildings and landmarks in the area. See the apartment Doris Day lived in, the Three Stooges bank and several other things that are only seen in L.A. You can order a map ahead of time from the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce.
Hollywood Chamber of Commerce
7018 Hollywood Boulevard
Hollywood, California 90028.
www.hollywoodchamber.net
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| ASA Presents World Champions of Freestyle Motocross at the L.A. County Fair | ||
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| Pomona Fairplex (Pomona, CA) Saturday, Oct. 3 @ 7:30pm Full Price: $19.50 - $22.00 ASA presents World Champions of Freestyle Motocross at the Pomona Fairplex. The world's top motorcycle riders, including stars from the X-Games, battle it out to perform the most extreme tricks imaginable for big prize money. source: Goldstar | ||
In September of 2002, some of Los Angeles’ most prominent Italian-American citizens got together and produced the first annual Precious Cheese Feast of San Gennaro Los Angeles, offering three days of enjoyment for the entire family. Just like the 80+ year old New York City tradition, the Precious Cheese Feast of San Gennaro Los Angeles celebrates Italian culture, food and entertainment, and features live music, street performers, strolling musicians, a kid’s corner, and many rides and games. In addition to sampling wine from local wineries and food from some of Los Angeles’ best Italian restaurants, guests are invited to learn recipes from the cooking stage and play bocce ball and bingo with some of Hollywood’s Italian-American celebrities and much more!
The Precious Cheese Feast of San Gennaro Los Angeles is produced by The San Gennaro Foundation, a 501c3 non-profit organization, established to aid children and families in need in the Los Angeles area. Prima Notte, the star-studded, opening night fundraising gala hosted by Jimmy Kimmel and Adam Carolla, offers guests a preview of the weekend festivities, while honoring outstanding members of the community and raising funds for the Foundation.
The mission of The San Gennaro Foundation is to uphold the principles that were established by St. Gennaro, the patron saint of Naples, Italy who worked tirelessly to help people in need. In addition to raising necessary funds, the group seeks to perpetuate cultural identity and solidarity within the Italian-American community and to propagate unity and cooperation among Italian Americans. All events put on by the Foundation are intended to embody the attributes of generosity and goodwill that define the Italian spirit. All are welcome to attend the St. Gennaro Procession and Mass, which takes place during the Feast weekend.
Excerpts from 2007 Tribute Book:
“Some of my fondest childhood memories are those of the Italian feasts we celebrated in Brooklyn and then later, Las Vegas. Nine years ago, my friend Doug DeLuca and I decided that Los Angeles deserved its own San Gennaro feast and we set out to make that happen. Thanks to the efforts and generosity of our many great sponsors and volunteers, the feast has become a much-anticipated and well-loved annual event. But the feast isn’t only about diving headfirst into a sack of zeppoles. It is about coming together to celebrate Italian-American culture and, more importantly, making time for family and friends.”
Jimmy Kimmel
Produced by Kenneth Feld and Alana Feld, the show revolves around a one-of-a-kind, unpredictable road trip as Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Goofy and Donald spontaneously attempt to round up amazing acts for their talent show. Thanks to Mickey's fantastical bus, they are able to soar over mountains and plunge underwater to complete their search for performers. Through the incorporation of a giant video screen and multiple scenic projection panels, audiences are able to enjoy a truly visual experience as the scenic backdrop takes them through country hillsides, a cactus-filled desert, a royal village and other picturesque locales.
"What really sets Disney Live! Rockin' Road Show apart is that it incorporates classic Disney characters into a set of silly 'cartoon rules' where anything can happen and fun knows no boundaries," says Producer Kenneth Feld. "Families get to create lasting memories as they embark on a thrilling, high-energy, theatrical excursion with their favorite Disney friends, right in their hometown."
Disney Live! Rockin' Road Show spotlights beloved characters performing a variety of talents as they sing and dance to a mix of hip Disney tunes. Audiences can join Cinderella as she performs "Bibbidi-Bobbidi-Boo"; hoot and holler at a hoedown with Woody, Jessie and Buzz Lightyear; and bounce along with Tigger to "The Whoop-De-Dooper Bounce."
"As Mickey and his pals team up to put on their show," says Producer Alana Feld, "the audience will experience all the excitement, humor, hijinks and spontaneity inherent in both road trips and talent shows. They will be reminded of the fun that ensues when friends work together."
Source: LA Parent, Sept. 2009
