Sunday, October 19, 2008
Wine Stomp at Leona Valley Winery
Wine Stomp at Leona Valley Winery The Leona Valley Winery, 40352 90th St Leona Valley, invites you to experience a unique wine stomp October 25, 2- 7 p.m. David Reynolds says visitors will learn more about this local wine. The event boasts a Renaissance theme with jousting, leather workers, goat cheese maker as well as musicians and other performances. For directions cut and paste this link : http://www.mapquest.com/mq /5-_X7l To learn more go to the winery’s web page at http://www.leonavalleywinery.com/
Friday, October 10, 2008
Judy Garland Museum needed in Lancaster
AV author makes case for a Judy Garland museumThis story appeared in the Antelope Valley PressFriday, October 10, 2008.
By VERN LAWSON Special to the Valley Press
LANCASTER, CA - Bonnie Stone is campaigning for a cause - greatly expanded tourism in the Antelope Valley. The local author presented an illustrated lecture Wednesday night at the West Antelope Valley Historical Society in the Cedar Centre Auditorium.
She screened still photos of the three houses in which Judy Garland (then Frances Gumm) lived during the late 1920s and early 1930s.
Stone has been urging that one home - a vacant house on the southwest corner of Cedar Avenue and Newgrove Street - be acquired for a Judy Garland museum. She also urged that a yellow brick road be painted along Cedar Avenue from Lancaster Boulevard to Avenue J.
Displaying photos obtained from Grand Rapids, Minn., she pointed out how the town in which Judy was born in 1922 has converted her family's home into a museum-gift shop and each year stages a Garland Festival.
About 20,000 tourists visit the Grand Rapids museum each year, despite the fact that it is not on a major thoroughfare, she said.
Stone emphasized that any promotion of a Garland project should be tied in with some existing Lancaster celebration - such as the Poppy Festival or the Aerospace Walk of Fame ceremonies.
About 60 members attended the meeting, and Stone asked for any help the group could provide in preserving the Garland era.
She showed a picture of the old Lancaster Grammar School auditorium, on Cedar Avenue between Milling and Newgrove streets, and noted the Lancaster School District Foundation has begun an effort to renovate the facility and name it the Judy Garland Theater, with permission from the star's family.
In addition to her discussion of the woman who has been acclaimed one of the brightest stars in entertainment history, Stone focused on a number of other celebrities who lived for a time in the Valley.
She showed the UPS headquarters on Avenue L, west of Sierra Highway, the site of the homestead where John Wayne (then Marion Morrison) lived from 1914 to 1916.
Other residences included the homes of Frank Zappa, famed and innovative rock musician, and Barbara Mandrell, country singer.
Stone is the author of an extensive Antelope Valley tour guide, "San Andreas Ain't No Fault of Mine," and is continuing to research local history and lore to be included in each successive edition of the book.
By VERN LAWSON Special to the Valley Press
LANCASTER, CA - Bonnie Stone is campaigning for a cause - greatly expanded tourism in the Antelope Valley. The local author presented an illustrated lecture Wednesday night at the West Antelope Valley Historical Society in the Cedar Centre Auditorium.
She screened still photos of the three houses in which Judy Garland (then Frances Gumm) lived during the late 1920s and early 1930s.
Stone has been urging that one home - a vacant house on the southwest corner of Cedar Avenue and Newgrove Street - be acquired for a Judy Garland museum. She also urged that a yellow brick road be painted along Cedar Avenue from Lancaster Boulevard to Avenue J.
Displaying photos obtained from Grand Rapids, Minn., she pointed out how the town in which Judy was born in 1922 has converted her family's home into a museum-gift shop and each year stages a Garland Festival.
About 20,000 tourists visit the Grand Rapids museum each year, despite the fact that it is not on a major thoroughfare, she said.
Stone emphasized that any promotion of a Garland project should be tied in with some existing Lancaster celebration - such as the Poppy Festival or the Aerospace Walk of Fame ceremonies.
About 60 members attended the meeting, and Stone asked for any help the group could provide in preserving the Garland era.
She showed a picture of the old Lancaster Grammar School auditorium, on Cedar Avenue between Milling and Newgrove streets, and noted the Lancaster School District Foundation has begun an effort to renovate the facility and name it the Judy Garland Theater, with permission from the star's family.
In addition to her discussion of the woman who has been acclaimed one of the brightest stars in entertainment history, Stone focused on a number of other celebrities who lived for a time in the Valley.
She showed the UPS headquarters on Avenue L, west of Sierra Highway, the site of the homestead where John Wayne (then Marion Morrison) lived from 1914 to 1916.
Other residences included the homes of Frank Zappa, famed and innovative rock musician, and Barbara Mandrell, country singer.
Stone is the author of an extensive Antelope Valley tour guide, "San Andreas Ain't No Fault of Mine," and is continuing to research local history and lore to be included in each successive edition of the book.
Saturday, September 13, 2008
Judy Garland lives
Judy Garland lives.
Sometimes I feel that the powers that be in Lancaster, CA, do not take me serious about Judy Garland.
I’ve talked to city officials about saving one of the three homes she lived in during her time in Lancaster.
I’d love to see a yellow brick road paved down Cedar Street from Lancaster Blvd. to Avenue J.
I don’t think I got anywhere, BUT things might change. The BBC was in town Tuesday, September 16TH to talk to the old timers about Judy Garland. BBC is making a 6 part radio series on Judy Garland that explores the legacy of one of the greatest entertainers in history. The series' presenter is the well known roadcaster/author/journalist Michael Freedland. And the series will be heard across the world via the BBC's website.
Michael and the series producer Neil Rosser will be coming to Lancaster to interview anyone who met, knew or remembers any of the Gumm family. From storekeepers, confectioners, theatre workers and especially neighbors. They are very anxious to find anyone who went to school with Judy. Even people who have memories of stories told by their parents.
With Vern Lawson guiding them around, they are in good hands. Here’s hoping that the local powers see the need for a Judy Garland museum and a yellow brick road.
Sometimes I feel that the powers that be in Lancaster, CA, do not take me serious about Judy Garland.
I’ve talked to city officials about saving one of the three homes she lived in during her time in Lancaster.
I’d love to see a yellow brick road paved down Cedar Street from Lancaster Blvd. to Avenue J.
I don’t think I got anywhere, BUT things might change. The BBC was in town Tuesday, September 16TH to talk to the old timers about Judy Garland. BBC is making a 6 part radio series on Judy Garland that explores the legacy of one of the greatest entertainers in history. The series' presenter is the well known roadcaster/author/journalist Michael Freedland. And the series will be heard across the world via the BBC's website.
Michael and the series producer Neil Rosser will be coming to Lancaster to interview anyone who met, knew or remembers any of the Gumm family. From storekeepers, confectioners, theatre workers and especially neighbors. They are very anxious to find anyone who went to school with Judy. Even people who have memories of stories told by their parents.
With Vern Lawson guiding them around, they are in good hands. Here’s hoping that the local powers see the need for a Judy Garland museum and a yellow brick road.
Lancaster's singing road
Lancaster's musical road
I’d love to think that Lancaster has the nation's only singing road. Whether or not we do, it was a joy to drive across the highway that Honda’s sound engineers’ scored. As we drove 50 miles an hour along Avenue K just west of 60th street, the tires began to hum the William Tell Overture. That’s what my husband heard. What did I hear? Ode to Joy. Whatever it was, it was an absolute hoot to experience a song along our roads. Why can’t all highways be musical?
Just two weeks after writing this, Lancaster City officials paved over our little piece of joy. It was becoming such a draw for people all over Southern California. It even got attention from BBC international.
What a shame that the city doesn't realize that tourists bring in money to the restaurants and hotels.
We really lost out.
I’d love to think that Lancaster has the nation's only singing road. Whether or not we do, it was a joy to drive across the highway that Honda’s sound engineers’ scored. As we drove 50 miles an hour along Avenue K just west of 60th street, the tires began to hum the William Tell Overture. That’s what my husband heard. What did I hear? Ode to Joy. Whatever it was, it was an absolute hoot to experience a song along our roads. Why can’t all highways be musical?
Just two weeks after writing this, Lancaster City officials paved over our little piece of joy. It was becoming such a draw for people all over Southern California. It even got attention from BBC international.
What a shame that the city doesn't realize that tourists bring in money to the restaurants and hotels.
We really lost out.
Thursday, July 17, 2008
Silent movie and ice cream social
Imagine a silent movie and an ice cream social – what a chance to build memories of a hot summer night.
The event, hosted by the City of Lancaster and the Western Hotel Museum will be held Friday, July 25, beginning at 6 p.m. at the Western Hotel Museum, 557 W. Lancaster Blvd.
Included will be free admission to the Museum, star gazing on the front lawn, courtesy of the AV Astronomy Club, local weavers Katie Rivas and Kim Covell who will demonstrate weaving techniques on their looms.
The Old Fashioned Ice Cream Social will be held from 6-8 pm in the back garden area. Admission is $3 per person (ages 12 and older) and $2 per child (11 and younger) and will allow each visitor one serving of ice cream with assorted toppings, lemonade and cookies.
At 9 p.m. in the museum parking lot there will be an outdoor screening of the 1924 Russian silent film, Aelita: Queen of Mars. The film will be accompanied by an original score from musician Mary Zimmerman. Aelita: Queen of Mars is hailed as one of the first science fiction movies, created nearly three years before Fritz Lang’s Metropolis. The movie is based on the Alexei Tolstoy novel of the same name and reveals a very blunt portrayal of the social and political life in Moscow after the Civil War.
Admission to the movie is $3 per person ages 12 and older and free to children 11 and younger. Limited seating will be provided so we welcome you to bring your own chairs. Refreshments will be sold during the movie. Should you want to attend both of our events, there is also a combo pack available which includes admission to both the Ice Cream Social and the Silent Movie. The prices are $5 per person for ages 12 and older and $2 for children 11 and younger.
For additional information call (661)723-6250.
The event, hosted by the City of Lancaster and the Western Hotel Museum will be held Friday, July 25, beginning at 6 p.m. at the Western Hotel Museum, 557 W. Lancaster Blvd.
Included will be free admission to the Museum, star gazing on the front lawn, courtesy of the AV Astronomy Club, local weavers Katie Rivas and Kim Covell who will demonstrate weaving techniques on their looms.
The Old Fashioned Ice Cream Social will be held from 6-8 pm in the back garden area. Admission is $3 per person (ages 12 and older) and $2 per child (11 and younger) and will allow each visitor one serving of ice cream with assorted toppings, lemonade and cookies.
At 9 p.m. in the museum parking lot there will be an outdoor screening of the 1924 Russian silent film, Aelita: Queen of Mars. The film will be accompanied by an original score from musician Mary Zimmerman. Aelita: Queen of Mars is hailed as one of the first science fiction movies, created nearly three years before Fritz Lang’s Metropolis. The movie is based on the Alexei Tolstoy novel of the same name and reveals a very blunt portrayal of the social and political life in Moscow after the Civil War.
Admission to the movie is $3 per person ages 12 and older and free to children 11 and younger. Limited seating will be provided so we welcome you to bring your own chairs. Refreshments will be sold during the movie. Should you want to attend both of our events, there is also a combo pack available which includes admission to both the Ice Cream Social and the Silent Movie. The prices are $5 per person for ages 12 and older and $2 for children 11 and younger.
For additional information call (661)723-6250.
Tuesday, July 15, 2008
Stay-cation -- vacation close to home
Is the high cost of gasoline causing you to rethink your family vacation? Are you looking for things to do that are closer to home?
The author of the local guidebook for the Antelope Valley has up to date suggestions to save you gas and money.
“It’s amazing to me how much there is to see and do within a short drive,” said Bonnie D. Stone, author of San Andreas Ain’t No Fault of Mine. She will give travel tips during an illustrated lecture, Sunday August 3, 2 p.m. at Waldenbooks, 1100 West Avenue K, Lancaster. For information call 945-9588.
The author of the local guidebook for the Antelope Valley has up to date suggestions to save you gas and money.
“It’s amazing to me how much there is to see and do within a short drive,” said Bonnie D. Stone, author of San Andreas Ain’t No Fault of Mine. She will give travel tips during an illustrated lecture, Sunday August 3, 2 p.m. at Waldenbooks, 1100 West Avenue K, Lancaster. For information call 945-9588.
Monday, June 9, 2008
From Cherries to Cheese at AV Winery Market
From Cherries to Cheese –
The Antelope Valley Winery premiers a Farmer’s Market at the winery, June 21st, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. 42041 North 20th Street West, Lancaster.
The vendors include: Scattaglia Farms, Winner Circle Farms, Tapia Bros. Farms, Soledad Goat Cheese, AV Buffalo Company, Heavenly Honey, Hoofnagel Salsa Factory, Lockwood Ranch and Rolling Thunder Ranch Leona Valley Cherries.
For information go to: www.avwinery.com or wines@avwinery.com
The Antelope Valley Winery premiers a Farmer’s Market at the winery, June 21st, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. 42041 North 20th Street West, Lancaster.
The vendors include: Scattaglia Farms, Winner Circle Farms, Tapia Bros. Farms, Soledad Goat Cheese, AV Buffalo Company, Heavenly Honey, Hoofnagel Salsa Factory, Lockwood Ranch and Rolling Thunder Ranch Leona Valley Cherries.
For information go to: www.avwinery.com or wines@avwinery.com
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