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WHAT’S NEW
IN CALIFORNIA
FALL 2014
SPOTLIGHT
California Wine Month
Celebrates its 10th Anniversary
Visit California is pleased to
present this newsletter describing
new developments taking place
throughout the Golden State. Please
note that dates listed are subject to
change. Confirm with appropriate
media contacts listed after each entry.
This September, California is celebrating the
10th Anniversary of California Wine Month,
a month-long celebration of festivals, events
and demonstrations showcasing California’s
wine bounty. While California’s wine harvest
season occurs every fall, this September marks
a decade of statewide collaboration, making
this year the year to visit. Kicking off Labor
Day weekend and running through September,
winegrowers and winemakers are pulling
out all the stops, offering visitors even more
opportunities to explore California’s vast wine
country. From personalized wine making and
bottling experiences to weekend long wineand-dine festivals and events, destinations up
and down the Golden State are joining forces
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to offer visitors the “best of” wine experiences.
California certainly knows its wine, boasting
more than 3,500 wineries and accounting
for roughly 43% of all wineries in the U.S.
Whether visitors decide to CRUSH the weekend
away or simply SAVOR the Central Coast like
a native, California’s immense wine scene is
calling. So raise a glass—of California wine,
of course—and plan your next wine-inspired
getaway. For more information, visit
www.discovercaliforniawines.com.
MEDIA CONTACT: JENNIFER SWEENEY, VISIT CALIFORNIA,
(916) 233-0255, JSWEENEY@VISITCALIFORNIA.COM,
MEDIA.VISITCALIFORNIA.COM.
PUBLIC CONTACT: VISIT CALIFORNIA,
(916) 444-4429, INFO@VISITCALIFORNIA.COM,
MEDIA.VISITCALIFORNIA.COM.
IN THIS ISSUE
Hotels &
Resorts
Culinary
Entertainment,
Arts & Culture
Outdoor
Recreation
Family Fun
Shopping, Spas
& Wellness
Technology,
Tours
& Guides
Milestones &
Looking Ahead
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VISIT CALIFORNIA
STATEWIDE
THROUGHOUT CALIFORNIA
Mobile Scavenger Hunt
Adventures Now Offered
Throughout California
Stray Boots, a startup that offers interactive
scavenger hunt-style walking tours via their
apps, has tours available in cities throughout
California, including San Francisco, Los
Angeles and San Diego. Guided by the Stray
Boots app, participants follow clues, learn
trivia, take photos and explore a new side of
the city they are visiting. Visitors who
download the app can set their own pace;
they have no set schedule, no required
reservations, no questionable tour guides and
the ability to stop anywhere they please. Stray
Boots offers tours of several neighborhoods
in each city in which they operate to provide
travelers with a fun, challenging, off-thebeaten-path experience. Full details are
available at www.strayboots.com.
MEDIA AND PUBLIC CONTACT: SARAH THOMPSON,
STRAY BOOTS, (877) 787-2929, INFO@STRAYBOOTS.COM, WWW.STRAYBOOTS.COM.
HOTELS & RESORTS
laid-back, authentic local vibe and tailor-made
services in a central location. Comprised of
153 guest rooms on 13 floors, the hotel was
originally built in 1908. Much of the property’s
recent transformation by Hun Aw Studio was
about complementing the historic design and
restoring original features. In addition, Hotel
G has partnered with San Francisco-based
Creativity Explored, a nonprofit arts center
for developmentally disabled adults, to curate
a diverse mix of abstract paintings, intricately
detailed pen and ink drawings, colorful
ceramics, folk textiles, digital prints, collages
and mixed-media sculptures that adorn the
guest rooms and lobby. All of the artwork is
available for sale with a portion of the proceeds
going directly to the artist.
MEDIA CONTACT: KELLY CHAMBERLIN,
CHAMBERLIN PUBLIC RELATIONS, (415) 336-4332,
KELLY@CHAMBERLINPR.COM.
PUBLIC CONTACT: HOTEL G SAN FRANCISCO,
(877) 828-4478, WWW.HOTELGSANFRANCISCO.COM.
SAN JOSE
San Jose Marriott
Unveils Tech Makeover
BAKERSFIELD
Renovations Complete
at the Holiday Inn
Express Bakersfield
The Holiday Inn Express Bakersfield has
recently completed a property-wide, multimillion-dollar renovation. All 105 guest
rooms and Jacuzzi Suites now feature thicker
mattresses topped with new linens and pillows;
fresh carpets and draperies; new contemporary
décor; 37-inch flat-screen HDTVs offering
Direct TV; and spacious, upgraded bathrooms
offering Bath & Body Works products, along
with new fixtures and tile. In addition, the
lobby has been transformed into one large open
space with plenty of seating that flows in to the
Great Room, where breakfast is served every
morning. The meeting spaces, business center,
fitness room and self-service laundry facility
also have been revitalized with new equipment
and furnishings.
MEDIA CONTACT: MISTY GLASCO, BAKERSFIELD
CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU, (661) 852-7282,
MGLASCO@VISITBAKERSFIELD.COM,
WWW.VISITBAKERSFIELD.COM.
PUBLIC CONTACT: MIKE RAJA, HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS
To maximize Internet speed and in-room
entertainment offerings, the San Jose Marriott
recently completed a $500,000 upgrade that
included the installation of wireless routers in
the hotel’s 506 guest rooms and suites. The
new system has increased individual guest
room Internet speed to lightning-fast levels
and can service up to six wireless devices at
one time. Additionally, media service upgrades
offer guests a more residential in-room
entertainment experience, with all channels
broadcasting in HDTV format and popular
entertainment apps including Pandora, Hulu,
YouTube, HBOGo, Crackle and DishWorld
available on-screen.
MEDIA CONTACT: JEANNE SULLIVAN, TEAM SAN JOSE,
BAKERSFIELD, (661) 833-3000, MIKERAJA@GMAIL.COM.
SANTA BARBARA
Renovation Complete at
the Hotel Santa Barbara
Upgrades at Hotel Santa Barbara are now
complete, with all new guest rooms featuring
classic custom furnishings and contemporary
amenities, along with design details that pay
homage to the boutique hotel’s rich history.
The renovations were orchestrated to create a
stylish urban retreat within the city’s bustling
downtown, and the hotel now features free
Wi-Fi throughout as well as a re-designed
Mediterranean lobby area that serves breakfast
each morning.
SAN FRANCISCO
(650) 215-8156, JSULLIVAN@SANJOSE.ORG.
Hotel G Now Open
in Union Square
PUBLIC CONTACT: SAN JOSE MARRIOTT, (408) 280-1300,
MEDIA CONTACT: MICHELLE RODRIGUEZ,
SANJOSEAYS.MHRS@MARRIOTT.COM,
VISIT SANTA BARBARA, (805) 966-9222,
Now open in Union Square, Hotel G brings a
fresh, re-imagined perspective to the innovative
San Francisco lodging scene. The new lifestyle
hotel combines residential sophistication, a
WHAT’S NEW IN CALIFORNIA FALL 2014
WWW.MARRIOTT.COM.
MICHELLE@SANTABARBARACA.COM,
WWW.SANTABARBARACA.COM.
PUBLIC CONTACT: HOTEL SANTA BARBARA,
(805) 957-9300, WWW.HOTELSANTABARBARA.COM.
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SANTA BARBARA
GOLETA
GOLETA
The Simpson
House Inn Unveils
Extensive Upgrades
New Cabins at
El Capitan Canyon
Camping Resort
Kimpton’s The Goodland
Hotel Now Open
Located in downtown Santa Barbara within
an acre of English gardens, the Simpson
House Inn has recently completed major
renovations to its guest rooms, main house
and reception area. The newly upgraded Inn
offers 15 uniquely designed accommodations
featuring an upscale British colonial design
theme including five Garden Cottages and
four Carriage Suites designed by Rrivre
Davies that feature new furniture, paint,
carpet, artwork, fixtures and equipment. Six
Manor House Rooms are surrounded by a
wrap-around veranda and open to a reception
area with a living and dining room; they also
boast new bedding and in-room sound systems.
Built in 1874, Simpson House Inn has been
honored with a Structure of Merit Award
and a Historic Landmark status by the Santa
Barbara Landmarks Commission for its
architectural design.
El Capitan Canyon, a comfort camping
destination that offers a wide range of allseason nature lodging accommodations,
recently added 13 new Corral Cabins. Situated
creek-side, these rustic yet contemporary
cabins join the resort’s exciting offering of fully
furnished tents, cabins and yurts along the
canyon floor. Set amidst a grove of California
oaks and sycamore trees and decorated in
Western style, the new cabins feature separate
living areas that include a fireplace, kitchenette
and full-size refrigerator, as well as full
bathrooms with both a bathtub and shower,
a king bedroom and separate sleeping loft
that sleeps up to three children.
MEDIA AND PUBLIC CONTACT: CRISTINA PADILLA,
GRAHAM & ASSOCIATES, INC., (415) 986-7212,
CRISTINA_PADILLA123@HOTMAIL.COM,
WWW.GRAHAM-ASSOCIATES.COM.
Now open in Santa Barbara County, the
Kimpton-helmed The Goodland hotel is a
158-room property that features a variety of
nostalgic Americana amenities including:
a house car, vinyl LP concierge, curated art
program, lobby photo booth, and Mexican
Coca-Colas and Coronitas upon arrival. Under
the direction of Executive Chef Derek Simcik,
the hotel’s main restaurant, Outpost at The
Goodland, and the hotel’s lobby bar, Good
Bar, will feature menu items inspired by the
diversity of the Southern California coast.
In addition, the hotel’s poolside service will
include specialty-crafted cocktails, buckets of
beer and spiked aquas frescas. The Goodland
will also feature a spa, movement studio and
more than 4,500 square feet of indoor meeting
space as well as pre-function space and an event
lawn for weddings, musical performances and
other social events.
MEDIA AND PUBLIC CONTACT: JAIME SHAW,
MEDIA AND PUBLIC CONTACT: CRISTINA PADILLA,
JAIME@SANTABARBARACA.COM,
GRAHAM & ASSOCIATES, INC., (415) 986-7212,
CRISTINA_PADILLA123@HOTMAIL.COM,
WWW.GRAHAM-ASSOCIATES.COM.
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VISIT CALIFORNIA
LAGUNA BEACH
PALM SPRINGS
Renovations Underway
at the Ranch at
Laguna Beach
North Palm Springs
Experiencing Hotel
Development
Formerly the Aliso Creek Inn & Golf Course,
the Ranch at Laguna Beach is being completely
renovated with a nostalgic, beach cottage
design. The original 64 guest rooms set amidst
the property’s organic gardens and orchard
have been expanded to 97 units, including
nine studios, three massive suites, twenty
1,125-square-foot cottages, and a separate,
two-story home known as The Treehouse.
The Palm Springs Hotel offers a new twist to
desert-modernist architecture, bold interior
flair, and 21st century appointments like
Apple TV – all evoking an unforgettable sense
of storytelling and design. It’s mid-century
tradition infused with a new-century passion. MEDIA AND PUBLIC CONTACT: LANA JOHNSON,
JOHNSON MEDIA, (949) 212-1499,
LANAJOHNSON@ME.COM.
PALM SPRINGS
New Day Club
Opens in Palm Springs
and Coachella
The Hacienda Cantina and Beach Club
is a new concept to Palm Springs and the
Coachella Valley. This new day club offers a
pool that is open to the public with no swim
club fee or additional admission charge to
use the pool, except when ticketed events
are taking place. Visitors and residents can
join in daytime activities of lounging in the
pool, listening to top entertainment acts
programmed by Goldenvoice, or enjoying the
restaurant’s regional Mexican cuisine menu
and three bars.
MEDIA CONTACT: HILLARY ANGEL, PALM SPRINGS
BUREAU OF TOURISM, (760) 322-8425,
HANGEL@VISITPALMSPRINGS.COM,
WWW.VISITPALMSPRINGS.COM.
PUBLIC CONTACT: THE PALM SPRINGS HOTEL,
WWW.THEPALMSPRINGSHOTEL.COM.
SAN DIEGO
Andaz Hotel’s Upgraded
Rooftop Lounge Complete
Renovations are now complete at the Andaz
San Diego’s new rooftop lounge and meeting
space, RoofTop600. New features include
an ultramodern retractable roof and new
cabana and rooftop lounge furnishings that
complement the existing pool, multiple private
cabanas and two full-service bars. At night, the
space transforms into the city’s largest rooftop
social venue with seasonal craft cocktails and
bottle service.
MEDIA CONTACT: REGGIE CAMERON, (760) 383-1877,
PUBLIC CONTACT: THE HACIENDA CANTINA AND BEACH
CLUB, (760) 778-8954, WWW.HACIENDACANTINA.COM.
MEDIA AND PUBLIC CONTACT: SARAH WEINBERG,
SAN DIEGO TOURISM AUTHORITY, (619) 557-2838,
SWEINBERG@SANDIEGO.ORG, WWW.SANDIEGO.ORG.
PUBLIC CONTACT: MARK ALDRIDGE, THE RITZ-CARLTON,
SAN FRANCISCO, (415) 296-7465,
MARK.ALDRIDGE@RITZCARLTON.COM.
OXNARD
Embassy Suites Mandalay
Beach Awarded AAA
Four Diamond Rating
The Embassy Suites Mandalay Beach Hotel &
Resort located on the waterfront in Oxnard
recently received the prestigious American
Automobile Association (AAA) Four Diamond
Rating. The AAA defines Four Diamond
properties as upscale, refined and stylish
with many amenities and “a high degree of
hospitality, service and attention to detail.”
Only 5 percent of the more than 29,000
properties evaluated by AAA’s professional
inspectors achieve this distinction. The
Embassy Suites Mandalay Beach Hotel &
Resort contains 250 two-room suites set in
a tranquil ocean location.
MEDIA CONTACT: JANIS FLIPPEN, JANIS FLIPPEN PUBLIC
JANIS@JANISFLIPPENPR.COM.
PUBLIC CONTACT: MOHAMMAD GHAZIZADEH,
EMBASSY SUITES MANDALAY BEACH HOTEL & RESORT,
(805) 984-2500, MOHAMMAD.GHAZIZADEH@HILTON.COM,
Renovations Nearly
Complete at
The Ritz-Carlton,
San Francisco
The Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco expects to
complete the renovation of the hotel’s Grand
Ballroom, conference rooms and board rooms
by mid-September. Designed and implemented
by Hirsch Bedner Associates and inspired
by couture fashion, fine tailoring and the
architecture of San Francisco, the re-imagined
spaces will feature a modern twist to the
MEDIA CONTACT: TY BENTSEN, THE BRANDMAN AGENCY,
(323) 944-0064, TY@BRANDMANPR.COM.
RELATIONS, (805) 389-9495,
SAN FRANCISCO
REGGIE@EVERYDIA.COM.
classic feel and encompass more than 23,000
square feet. Once complete, the new space will
be able to accommodate everything from a
750-person gala celebration to a private board
meeting of 12.
WWW.EMBASSYSUITESMANDALAY.COM.
YOSEMITE
Yosemite Lodge at the
Falls Completes Extensive
Eco-Friendly Renovation
Yosemite Lodge at the Falls, operated
by Delaware North Companies (DNC)
Parks & Resorts at Yosemite, Inc., recently
completed a $10 million dollar multi-phase
renovation of the hotel’s guest rooms and lobby.
Highlighting eco-friendly updates, renovations
to all 245 guest rooms include: low or zero
VOC paints; new carpet and tiles made from
recyclable materials; renewable wood furniture
made from U.S.-based Old Hickory Furniture
Company; eco-friendly refillable amenity
5
dispensers; water-efficient bathroom fixtures;
and energy-efficient flat-screen televisions.
Additionally, all former guest bathroom
fixtures were donated to Habitat for Humanity.
Situated near the base of Yosemite Falls, this
iconic Yosemite property is open and accepting
reservations.
MEDIA CONTACT: LISA CESARO, DNC PARKS & RESORTS
AT YOSEMITE, (209) 372-1445, LCESARO@DNCINC.COM,
WWW.YOSEMITEPARK.COM.
PUBLIC CONTACT: YOSEMITE LODGE AT THE FALLS,
(801) 559-4949, YOSERES@DNCINC.COM,
WWW.YOSEMITEPARK.COM/YOSEMITE-LODGE.ASPX.
SANTA BARBARA
SAN FRANCISCO
Santa Barbara
Public Market Now Open
Sottomarino Winery
Tasting Room Now Open
on Treasure Island
The LEED-certified Santa Barbara Public
Market recently opened in the Alma del
Pueblo mixed-use development in the heart
of Santa Barbara to offer visitors handcrafted,
regionally sourced and sustainably made
food and wine with a focus on local farms
and artisanal ingredients. Gourmet vendors
include Crazy Good Bread Co., Empty Bowl
Noodle Bar, Enjoy Cupcakes and others. The
Market also offers a commissary kitchen that
features programs such as cooking classes and
winemaker dinners.
MEDIA AND PUBLIC CONTACT: MICHELLE RODRIGUEZ,
MICHELLE@SANTABARBARACA.COM,
An urban winery in San Francisco’s Wine
Country on Treasure Island, Sottomarino’s
new tasting room is housed in an original
World War II submarine-like training vessel
with extensive views of the San Francisco Bay
waterfront and the Bay Bridge. Focused on
all Italian varietals, the winery is currently
releasing the following wines: 2013 pinot grigio,
2013 muscat canelli, 2013 primitivo and 2013
lagrein, with a sangiovese, dolcetto and super
Tuscan blend scheduled for release later this
year. The Sottomarino tasting room is open
from noon to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.
MEDIA CONTACT: KIRA COOPER, SF WINE GROUP,
CULINARY
SAN FRANCISCO
New Culinary Tours
of San Francisco
Award winning Local Tastes of the City Tours
has announced new daily tours of the San
Francisco Bay Area. These include walking
food tours of North Beach, Little Italy and
Chinatown at 10 a.m., 2 p.m. and 6 p.m.,
and the Insider Bus Sightseeing Tour of San
Francisco at 1 p.m., with pickup from most
downtown and SFO airport area hotels. The
daily small bus tours will show visitors city
sights from a local’s point of view, with stops
for photographs, pizza, pasta, tea and more.
Same-day reservations are available for all tours.
MEDIA AND PUBLIC CONTACT: TOM MEDIN,
LOCAL TASTES OF THE CITY TOURS, (415) 665-0480,
TMEDIN@SFFOODTOUR.COM, WWW.SFFOODTOUR.COM.
(415) 299-1145, KCOOPER@SFWINEGROUP.COM.
CALISTOGA
Harvest Table Dinner Event
Debuts in Calistoga
On September 7, visitors and locals alike
are invited to dine al fresco in the heart of
downtown Calistoga for the first Harvest
Table event. Hosted by Calistoga Chamber
of Commerce, Harvest Table brings together
the culinary genius of 15 local restaurants,
from mouth-watering Italian to innovate
Asian-American fusion, in celebration of
plentiful harvest season. Of course, no
celebration is complete without wine.
Delicious, local wines and popular beers will
be available to guests for amazing wine and
beer food pairings. Winemakers will even be
joining guests at the tables for dinner to fill
them in on the latest news of this year’s
harvest. Harvest Table offers guests the best
of Calistoga, from delicious foods and wines
to amazing activities such as hot air ballooning
or soaking in natural hot springs. Tickets
are limited and start at $50. More information
on Harvest Table or Calistoga can be found
at www.VisitCalistoga.com
PUBLIC CONTACT: ALLISON GOLDMAN, SF WINE GROUP,
(415) 935-9700, AGOLDMAN@SFWINEGROUP.COM.
OAKLAND
Oakland’s Jack London
Square Welcomes
plank Restaurant
The latest addition to the expanding dining
and entertainment options at Oakland’s Jack
London Square, plank is an energetic new
restaurant, beer garden and entertainment
destination located just steps from the
picturesque waterfront setting of the Port of
Oakland. With more than 50,000 square feet
of indoor and outdoor space, plank features
over 50 handcrafted local beers, 18 lanes of
state-of-the-art bowling, and 40 flat-screen
HDTVs for sports viewing, with a menu
of fresh, diverse cuisine including char siu
burritos and braised short ribs.
MEDIA AND PUBLIC CONTACT: KIMBERLY SANDERS,
ANDREW FREEMAN & CO., (415) 675-1347,
KIMBERLY@AFANDCO.COM, WWW.AFANDCO.COM.
MEDIA CONTACT: LINDSAY MARTIN, AUGUSTINEIDEAS,
(916) 960-2904, LMARTIN@AUGUSTINEIDEAS.COM.
PUBLIC CONTACT: CAROLYN HERNANDEZ, CALISTOGA
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, (707) 942-6333,
CAROLYN@VISITCALISTOGA.COM,
WWW.VISITCALISTOGA.COM.
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VISIT CALIFORNIA
OAKLAND
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE
LOS ANGELES
Jack’s Oyster Bar & Fish
House Coming to the
Oakland Waterfront
South Lake Tahoe
Welcomes New Dining
Options this Fall
Odys & Penelope Coming
to the La Brea District
Chef/owner Rick Hackett of Jack London
Square’s Pan-American restaurant, Bocanova,
will be opening Jack’s Oyster Bar & Fish
House just in time for fall 2014. Located on
the waterfront in a contemporary-coastal
space, the frequently changing menu features
local, seasonally inspired dishes with a focus on
sustainable seafood. Offerings include lobster
rolls, innovative chowder, ceviche and crudo,
whole fish of the day, and non-traditional fish
and chips, as well as an impressive raw bar.
The beverage program highlights cocktails
made with white spirits, Northern California
beer and wine, and a wide selection of
sparkling wines and Champagne available by
the glass and bottle. A central marble raw bar,
high ceilings and hand-painted, water-themed
murals by local artists are just a few of the
design elements featured at the restaurant.
South Lake Tahoe’s dining scene is bustling
with the addition of several new restaurants
schedule to be open this fall season. Azul
Latin Kitchen, a new Mexican restaurant, will
be joining Heavenly Village in late summer.
Located in the heart of town, the Cold Water
Brewery will open this fall and join the ranks
of local favorites Blue Dog Pizza and Scusa
Italian Ristorante. Meanwhile, the lakefront
Beach Retreat & Lodge is currently undergoing
renovations to remodel the lobby and add a
new on-site restaurant. The property already
owns and operates The Boathouse restaurant,
which is walking distance from the property
and boasts a prime location—it’s the only
place where you can dine on the pier. The
Boathouse has recently revamped its menu
to offer creative cocktails, a variety of hearty
appetizers, seafood entrees and classic favorites.
MEDIA AND PUBLIC CONTACT: CASEY COLESWORTHY,
WAGSTAFF WORLDWIDE, (415) 274-2510,
CASEY@WAGSTAFFWORLDWIDE.COM.
MEDIA CONTACT: JENN BOYD, WEIDINGER PUBLIC
RELATIONS, 775-588-2412, JENNIFER@WEIDINGERPR.COM,
WWW.TAHOESOUTH.COM.
PUBLIC CONTACT: CAROL CHAPLIN, LAKE TAHOE
SANTA ROSA
VISITORS AUTHORITY, 775-588-5900, INFO@LTVA.ORG,
Santa Rosa Welcomes
Two New Restaurants
WWW.TAHOESOUTH.COM.
The Pullman Kitchen and Chicama
Peruvian Grill recently opened their doors
in Santa Rosa. The Pullman Kitchen is
located in Historic Railroad Square and
serves inspired, fresh and locally sourced
cuisine. Owner Darren McRonald worked
at the famed Le Cirque in New York City
and Chez Panisse and most recently was part
of the team at Cindy’s Backstreet Kitchen.
Chef John Trunk graduated with honors from
the CIA Hyde Park and most recently was
Executive Chef at Cindy’s Backstreet Kitchen
in St Helena. Chicama is owned by Steve &
Gilda Loveday and serves authentic Peruvian
Cuisine. The restaurant is located in the
Palms Hotel Santa Rosa.
SANTA BARBARA
Olio Crudo Bar Now
Open in Downtown
Santa Barbara
Olio Crudo Bar is now open in downtown
Santa Barbara featuring a sleek, modern
design paired with down-to-earth, friendly
service. The new restaurant and bar is the latest
addition to Alberto and Elaine Morello’s Olio
group, which also includes Olio Pizzeria and
Olio e Limone Ristorante. Menu highlights
include crudo (raw) Italian seafood and meats,
as well as cotto (cooked) selections, all of which
are highly ingredient-driven to showcase fresh,
seasonal products.
MEDIA AND PUBLIC CONTACT: JAIME SHAW,
MEDIA AND PUBLIC CONTACT: BRAD CALKINS,
JAIME@SANTABARBARACA.COM,
VISIT SANTA ROSA, (707) 524-2116,
BRADC@VISITSANTAROSA.COM,
WWW.VISITSANTAROSA.COM.
Chef/restaurateurs Quinn and Karen Hatfield,
the culinary power couple behind the awardwinning Hatfield’s and popular neighborhood
eatery Sycamore Kitchen, are opening Odys
& Penelope this fall in Los Angeles’ La Brea
district. The inspiration and heart of the
restaurant will be its wood-fired smoker and
impressive open and churrasco grills. Using
these elemental live-fire cooking methods,
the restaurant will offer an eclectic menu of
California fare consisting of locally sourced
meats, fish and seasonal vegetables.
MEDIA AND PUBLIC CONTACT: ANNA WILHELMSEN,
BULLFROG + BAUM, (323) 651-1380,
ANNA@BULLFROGANDBAUM.COM.
SANTA MONICA
Terrazza Restaurant
Now Open at
Hotel Casa del Mar
Terrazza, the new seaside dining lounge
from designer Michael S. Smith and Chef
Sven Mede, recently opened inside the iconic
Hotel Casa del Mar. The new café and lounge
features two-story floor-to-ceiling windows
and offers guests the opportunity to drink and
dine while enjoying Terrazza’s prime location
along the Santa Monica coast. The restaurant
offers an Italy-meets-California menu with
dishes that include house made pastas and
thin-crust pizzas alongside farmers marketinspired small plates and salads, fresh daily
seafood dishes and more.
MEDIA AND PUBLIC CONTACT: JACKIE ALVAREZ,
SANTA MONICA CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU,
(310) 319-6263, JALVAREZ@SANTAMONICA.COM,
WWW.SANTAMONICA.COM.
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LAGUNA BEACH
Three New Restaurants
Debut in Laguna Beach
Laguna Beach in now home to three new
restaurants: Tortilla Republic, Driftwood
Kitchen and Slapfish. Serving a modern
take on Mexican comfort cuisine, Tortilla
Republic’s recipes feature farm fresh
ingredients and organic products, and are
free of lard and processed additives, with
all sauces made in-house. Driftwood Kitchen
is a new seafood restaurant and bar right on
the Pacific Ocean that offers classic cocktails
with an emphasis on bourbon and whiskey.
Helmed by Executive Chefs Andrew Gruel
and Jethro Naude, Slapfish elevates the fish
shack experience with a focus on sustainability.
Previous Slapfish locations have been featured
on the Food Network.
MEDIA AND PUBLIC CONTACT: LANA JOHNSON,
JOHNSON MEDIA, (949) 212-1499,
LANAJOHNSON@ME.COM.
ENTERTAINMENT
ARTS & CULTURE
SAN DIEGO
New Exhibits at the
Reuben H. Fleet
Science Center
The Reuben H. Fleet Science Center has
unveiled three new exhibits that explore the
mind, the body and outer space. Running
through Jan. 11, 2015, “ILLUSION: Nothing
Is As It Seems” explores techniques used
by magicians through the perspective of a
neuroscientist to uncover the many ways
our minds are fooled by sensory deception.
“Destination Station,” also currently on
display, immerses visitors in the story of the
International Space Station with hands-on
activities and the IMAX® film “Hidden
Universe,” an adventure that will take
audiences on a journey deep into space.
Opening on Sept. 26, 2014, “GENOME:
Unlocking Life’s Code,” will take guests
deep inside their own bodies to discover
the mysteries of the human genome.
SAN FRANCISCO
“@Large: Ai Weiwei
on Alcatraz” Exhibit
Coming this Fall
Alcatraz Island will feature “@Large: Ai
Weiwei on Alcatraz” beginning Sept. 27 and
run through April 26, 2015. The exhibit, “@
Large: Ai Weiwei on Alcatraz,” will feature a
series of seven site-specific installations by the
Chinese political activist and artist Ai Weiwei,
offering a new cultural lens through which to
experience the notorious military and federal
penitentiary turned national park. Presented
by the FOR-SITE Foundation in partnership
with the National Park Service, the Golden
Gate National Parks Conservancy, Amnesty
International and Human Rights Watch, the
exhibition explores urgent questions about
human rights and freedom of expression while
responding to the potent and layered history
of Alcatraz as a place of detainment and protest.
The large-scale sculpture, sound and mixedmedia works will be installed in the two-story
New Industries Building, where privileged
inmates were permitted to work; the main
and psychiatric wards of the hospital; the A
Block cells, the only remaining section of the
military prison that was constructed in the
early 20th century; and the dining hall. With
the exception of the dining hall, these spaces
are usually off-limits to visitors, but all will be
open to the public throughout the run of
the exhibition.
SANTA ANA
“China’s Lost Civilization”
at the Bowers Museum
Starting Oct. 19, the Bowers Museum
will feature “China’s Lost Civilization,”
an exhibition of 120 mysterious Sanxingdui
bronze, jade and gold objects and statues from
archeological sites near Chengdu, China, that
were unearthed in 1929, 1986 and 2001. This
exhibition is making its U.S. debut and will
only be shown in one other domestic venue
before returning to China. “China’s Lost
Civilization” was organized by the Sichuan
Cultural Bureau in conjunction with the
Bowers Museum and will run through
March 15, 2015.
MEDIA CONTACT: MEGAN MARTINEZ, BOWERS MUSEUM,
(714) 567-3635, MMARTINEZ@BOWERS.ORG,
WWW.BOWERS.ORG.
PUBLIC CONTACT: BOWERS MUSEUM, (714) 567-3600,
INFO@BOWERS.ORG, WWW.BOWERS.ORG.
SAN FRANCISCO
The Exploratorium to
Debut “Science of Sharing”
This October, the Exploratorium will debut
“Science of Sharing,” a dynamic exhibit
collection that explores the phenomena of
human social interactions by giving guests
the opportunity to collaborate as they play
hacked versions of classic video games,
explore shared values through words, and
more. “Science of Sharing” will also include
social experiments and activities to prompt
investigation of cooperation, competition
and collaborative problem-solving.
MEDIA CONTACT: JENNY SLAFKOSKY, EXPLORATORIUM,
(415) 528-4367, MEDIA@EXPLORATORIUM.EDU.
PUBLIC CONTACT: EXPLORATORIUM, (415) 528-4444,
VISIT@EXPLORATORIUM.EDU,
WWW.EXPLORATORIUM.EDU.
MEDIA CONTACT: MOLLY BLAISDELL,
HOOK, LINE & THINKER, (925) 300-7252,
MOLLY@HOOKLINEANDTHINKER.COM,
WWW.HOOKLINEANDTHINKER.COM.
PUBLIC CONTACT: ALCATRAZ CRUISES,
(415) 981-7625, INFO@ALCATRAZCRUISES.COM,
WWW.ALCATRAZCRUISES.COM.
8
VISIT CALIFORNIA
HOLLYWOOD
SANTA CRUZ
New TCM Movie Locations
Tour in Hollywood
Santa Cruz Celebrates
the History of
Chinese Americans
Starline Tours has recently launched a
year-round TCM Movie Locations Tour
in partnership with Turner Classic Movies.
Based on a tour developed for TCM’s 20th
Anniversary celebration, this new excursion
brings movie history alive by pairing modern
and classic film clips with visits to the locations
where they were filmed. Some of the featured
movies and locations include “Chinatown” in
Echo Park, “Terminator” in the 2nd Street
Tunnel, “Blade Runner” at the Bradbury
Building and “Catch Me If You Can” at Union
Station. Along the way, tour guides provide
expert commentary and behind-the-scenes
insight while passengers ride in a bus with a
65-inch HDTV for viewing movie clips.
Evergreen Cemetery, one of the oldest
Protestant gravesites in California, is honoring
the spirits of Chinese immigrants buried
there with a new 17-foot cement memorial
gate. Early Chinese immigrants to the Santa
Cruz area settled their families in the area and
were involved extensively in its manufacturing
industry, including at the California Powder
Works. Evergreen Cemetery is a nine-acre
historic site that dates back to the 1850s and
is divided into separate sections, which include
the Masonic Section, the Grand Army of the
Republic plot for Civil War Veterans, a potter’s
field for people who could not afford gravesites,
the Chinese area and private burial areas.
MEDIA CONTACT: SUSAN WILSON,
MEDIA AND PUBLIC CONTACT: CHRISTINA GLYNN,
SUSAN WILSON MARKETING, (480) 824-3015,
SANTA CRUZ COUNTY CONFERENCE & VISITORS
SUSANWILSON129@GMAIL.COM.
COUNCIL, (831) 427-4405 EXT. 112,
PUBLIC CONTACT: STARLINE TOURS, (323) 463-3333,
CGLYNN@SANTACRUZ.ORG, WWW.SANTACRUZ.ORG.
INFO@STARLINETOURS.COM, WWW.STARLINETOURS.COM.
NAPA
RICHMOND
Rosie the Riveter/WWII
Home Front National
Historical Park Now Open
Befitting its place as one of the 10 most
influential cities in the world during World
War II, Richmond is now the home of the
Rosie the Riveter/WWII Home Front National
Historical Park. The new park has special
exhibits and programs that tell the story of the
home front effort, especially the roles played by
women and people of color, and explore what
life was like during the war. Permanent exhibits
include life-cast figures, films and videos,
interpretive panels, and taped interviews with
the women whose work and sacrifice inspired
the Rosie the Riveter icon.
MEDIA CONTACT: BETH JAVENS, RICHMOND
CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU,
(951) 500-2087, BETH@VISITRICHMONDCA.COM,
WWW.VISITRICHMONDCA.COM.
PUBLIC CONTACT: NATIONAL PARK INFORMATION,
(510) 232-5050 EXT. 0, WWW.NPS.GOV/RORI.
New Lifestyle Experiences
for Visitors to Napa Valley
Verve Napa Valley Events and Destination
Management Company has recently launched
many new visitor experiences, including:
Legends of Sabrage, Craft Beer Trail Tour,
Yoga in the Vineyards and Tee Time. Legends
of Sabrage offers hands-on instruction in
the art of opening Champagne bottles with
nothing but a saber, plus tricks-of-the-trade
demonstrations, exclusive wine country
knowledge, safety precautions and more.
The Craft Beer Trail Tour introduces visitors
to a myriad of handcrafted local beers, beer
gardens, microbreweries and gastropubs
in the Napa and Sonoma area. Yoga in the
Vineyard is an hour-long session of vinyasa flow
yoga held at local vineyards and picturesque
private residences, taught by Yogi Annie
Appleby of YogaForce with refreshments
and healthy seasonal fare served during cool
down. Tee Time is a guided tour by a PGA
golf professional that offers access to exclusive
members-only clubs and courses enabling
visitors to mix and mingle behind the scenes at
some of the region’s finest historic golf hotspots.
MEDIA CONTACT: EMMA K. MORRIS, VERVE NAPA VALLEY,
(707) 253-2269, E@VERVENAPAVALLEY.COM.
PUBLIC CONTACT: T. BELLER, VERVE NAPA VALLEY,
(707) 253-2269, T@VERVENAPAVALLEY.COM,
WWW.VERVENAPAVALLEY.COM.
PALM SPRINGS
The Palm Springs
Art Museum Unveils
New Architecture and
Design Center
The Palm Springs Art Museum will open its
new Architecture and Design Center, Edwards
Harris Pavilion, in downtown Palm Springs
on Nov. 9, 2014. The building will be the hub
of the museum’s exploration of architecture
and design, and will house related exhibitions
and educational and community programs,
as well as research space and a storage area for
the museum’s growing architecture and design
collections and archives. When completed,
the A+D Center will be the country’s first
historic structure to be transformed into a
free-standing architecture and design museum
that is housed in a modern building.
MEDIA CONTACT: CHRIS MARTELLO, FG CREATIVE,
(760) 773-1707, CHRIS@FGCREATIVE.COM.
PUBLIC CONTACT: PALM SPRINGS ART MUSEUM,
ARCHITECTURE AND DESIGN CENTER, EDWARDS HARRIS
PAVILION, (760) 322-4897, WWW.PSMUSEUM.ORG.
OCEANSIDE
New Model Train Museum
in Oceanside
Oceanside’s Heritage Park is now the home
of the new Model Train Museum. The North
County Model Railroad Society has partnered
with the City of Oceanside to provide the
public with a place to view and operate a
unique model train exhibit. While the main
exhibit is still under construction, families can
visit from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturdays to view
and operate a “trains for kids” model.
MEDIA CONTACT: SHAE GEARY, JLK COMMUNICATIONS,
(760) 815-8617, SHAE.GEARY@SBCGLOBAL.NET.
PUBLIC CONTACT: LESLEE GAUL, VISIT OCEANSIDE,
(760) 720-1101, LESLEE@VISITOCEANSIDE.ORG,
WWW.VISITOCEANSIDE.ORG.
9
SANTA MARGARITA
Kayak Nature Tours
Now Available in
Santa Luis Obispo County
OUTDOOR
RECREATION
TRUCKEE
New Cross Country
Ski Center Planned
for 2014-2015
After three years of planning, Tahoe Donner
recently broke ground on a new $4.5 million
cross country ski center scheduled to open this
2014-2015 winter season. This new, expanded
facility will be able to accommodate more
people and is designed to meet the growing
needs of the community. The new facility
includes: energy efficient and environmentally
conscious design; improved level of service for
both winter and summer operations; improved
usage for school teams, young children and
educational programs; enhanced rental facility
and new public locker room; improved parking
lot design and protection of adjacent wetlands;
improved food and beverage service; and an
architectural vision that contributes to this
mountain community. The vision for the new
center is to create a traditional mountain lodge
featuring timbers, stone and wood siding, but
with modern amenities.
MEDIA AND PUBLIC CONTACT: JENNY KENDRICK,
TAHOE DONNER, (530) 587-9497,
JKENDRICK@TAHOEDONNER.COM,
WWW.TAHOEDONNER.COM.
MILL VALLEY
Trek Inn Marin Launches
Unique Hiking Tours
Now open in Mill Valley, Trek Inn Marin
offers hikers the opportunity to explore the best
of the Marin coastal region by foot without
the hassle of research, planning or on-trail
coordination. The company curates five-to
seven-day treks with expert naturalists and
guides that include dining at favorite local
eateries and accommodations at unique local
inns throughout Marin County.
Zipline tour company Margarita Adventures is
now offering guided kayak nature tours of San
Luis Obispo County’s Santa Margarita Lake
Natural Area, which spans several thousand
acres and is home to a variety of wildlife
including eagles, hawks, herons, pelicans, deer
and more. The four-hour, three-mile tours are
designed to be vigorous yet relaxing excursions
appropriate for all ages. The tours include
kayaking instruction and a picnic lunch at the
midway point. Tours are offered Friday and
Sunday starting at 10 a.m. and cost $79 for
adults and $59 for children 14 and younger.
MEDIA CONTACT: MALEI WEIR, MOONCATCHER,
(805) 239-0020, MW@MOONCATCHER.COM,
WWW.MOONCATCHER.COM.
PUBLIC CONTACT: MARGARITA ADVENTURES,
(805) 938-3120,
CONTACTUS@MARGARITA-ADVENTURES.COM,
WWW.MARGARITA-ADVENTURES.COM.
as a single facility or divided into three distinct
areas, which include a floor-to-ceiling stone
fireplace, complete audio and visual capabilities
and high-end catering amenities.
MEDIA CONTACT: ROGER ROSS,
CALIFORNIA’S GREAT AMERICA, (408) 986-5846,
ROGER.ROSS@CAGREATAMERICA.COM.
PUBLIC CONTACT: CALIFORNIA’S GREAT AMERICA,
(408) 988-1776, CGA@CAGREATAMERIA.COM,
WWW.GREATAMERICAPAVILION.COM.
SAN DIEGO
Early Morning with
Pandas Tour at
San Diego Zoo
The San Diego Zoo is now offering Early
Morning with Pandas, a new tour that allows
guests to visit the giant panda viewing area
before it officially opens for the day. The
two-hour adventure includes the opportunity
to catch a glimpse of Xiao Liwu, Bai Yun,
and/or Gao Gao enjoying their breakfast and
a tour around the zoo in a VIP cart with stops
to visit other animals up close. Tours run from
8:30 to 10:30 a.m. Thursday through Sunday
and tickets are $80 per person.
SAN DIEGO
FAMILY FUN
SANTA CLARA
California’s Great America
Launches New Pavilion
for 49ers
Now open at California’s Great America, the
Great America Pavilion is an 18,000-squarefoot multi-purpose facility that will host
the Red Zone Rally pre-game event for San
Francisco 49ers home games. On home game
days, the Red Zone Rally will open three hours
prior to kickoff with flat screen televisions, San
Francisco 49ers Gold Rush cheerleaders and
alumni, and an array of live entertainment,
interactive activities and dining options. The
Great America Pavilion is also available for
corporate meetings, catered events, holiday
parties and product launches. It can be utilized
Flagship Cruises and
Events Launches New
Speedboat Tour
Flagship Cruises and Events recently launched
an exhilarating new tour of San Diego Bay via
speedboat. This exciting 30-minute ride carries
139 passengers under the Coronado Bridge and
around the bay on the Patriot, a jet boat that
has two turbo-charged engines. Boasting over
1,400 horsepower per engine, this vessel can
perform 360-degree turns and spin on a dime
at extreme speeds.
MEDIA AND PUBLIC CONTACT: CARY ROSEN,
TREK INN MARIN, (415) 388-3600,
CARY@TREKINNMARIN.COM, WWW.TREKINNMARIN.COM.
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VISIT CALIFORNIA
SHOPPING, SPAS
& WELLNESS
SANTA CLARA
Westfield Valley Fair Adds
Additional Retail Options
Located in Silicon Valley, Westfield Valley Fair,
part of Westfield’s signature Luxury Collection,
is expanding its high-end fashion offerings
with new shops that include Giorgio Armani,
Balenciaga, CH by Carolina Herrera and
Saint Laurent Paris. In addition, the property’s
new Dining Terrace has expanded its already
diverse range of culinary offerings.
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE
SANTA CRUZ
New Shopping Center
Opens in South Lake Tahoe
Santa Cruz Municipal
Wharf Unveils New App
A stunning new shopping center, The Château,
is scheduled to open this summer in South
Lake Tahoe. This new center is slated to mirror
the popular Heavenly Village shopping area’s
design. A $15 million dollar investment, the
first phase includes 27,868-square-feet of
vendors, boutique shops, and restaurants
including the relocation of the popular
McP’s Pub Tahoe. Additional names of
retailers will be announced soon.
The Mobile Ranger, a free iOS and Android
app that enables visitors to learn about the
history of the Santa Cruz Municipal Wharf,
as well as ocean ecology, marine animals, water
science, renewable energy and more, is now
available for download. The Mobile Ranger app
tells the story of the wharf, the only structure
in the U.S. that stretches over a half-mile into
a national marine sanctuary, through photos
and an informative step-by-step virtual tour.
Available for both iPhone and Android devices,
the app also points visitors in the direction of
other nearby attractions that provide marine
education: the Museum of Natural History,
the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary
Exploration Center, the Santa Cruz Surfing
Museum and the Seymour Marine Discovery
Center at Long Marine Lab.
MEDIA CONTACT: JENN BOYD,
WEIDINGER PUBLIC RELATIONS, (775) 588-2412,
JENNIFER@WEIDINGERPR.COM, WWW.TAHOESOUTH.COM.
PUBLIC CONTACT: CAROL CHAPLIN, LAKE TAHOE
VISITORS AUTHORITY, (775) 588-5900, INFO@LTVA.ORG,
WWW.TAHOESOUTH.COM.
MEDIA AND PUBLIC CONTACT: SUSAN WILSON,
WESTFIELD TRAVEL COLLECTION,
MEDIA AND PUBLIC CONTACT: CHRISTINA GLYNN, SANTA
(903) 345-9096, SUSANWILSON129@GMAIL.COM,
CRUZ COUNTY CONFERENCE & VISITORS COUNCIL,
WWW.WESTFIELDTRAVELCOLLECTION.COM.
(831) 427-4405 EXT.112, CGLYNN@SANTACRUZ.ORG,
WWW.SANTACRUZ.ORG.
ONTARIO
New Outlets at
Ontario Mills
Ontario Mills, the largest outlet and retail
shopping destination in California, recently
added first-in-market locations for EXPRESS
Factory Outlet and New York & Company
Outlet, PINK and ASICS, with Columbia
Sportswear opening this fall. Additionally,
Ontario Mills has updated the food court;
added family-style restrooms and a nursing
lounge; and renovated the previously existing
Victoria’s Secret, Build-A-Bear Workshop,
Charlotte Russe Outlet, Stride Rite, Journeys
and Journeys Kidz stores.
MEDIA CONTACT: FRAN FROLIC, GOODMAN PUBLIC
RELATIONS, (954) 446-0807, FRAN@GOODMANPR.COM.
PUBLIC CONTACT: GUEST SERVICES, ONTARIO MILLS,
(909) 484-8301, CUSTOMERCARE@SIMON.COM.
TECHNOLOGY,
TOURS & GUIDES
SAN FRANCISCO
New Dining App and
Online Service
for Westfield
San Francisco Centre
Westfield Dine on Time, a new food delivery
and pick-up smartphone app and online service
created by Westfield Labs, makes it even easier
for visitors to sample Westfield San Francisco
Centre’s first-class dining options. Using the
iPhone app or website, visitors can schedule
a pick-up or have an order delivered to a
nearby hotel from one of the renowned fine
dining restaurants in the Centre’s Restaurant
Collection Under the Dome, or from the
popular, casual eateries in the Food Emporium.
MEDIA AND PUBLIC CONTACT: VINEETHA PATHROSE,
EDELMAN CONSUMER MARKETING, (415) 486-3258,
WESTFIELD@EDELMAN.COM,
WWW.WESTFIELD.COM/SANFRANCISCO.
SAN FRANCISCO
SF Bay’s Blue & Gold Fleet
Debuts Audio Tour Series
Blue & Gold Fleet recently launched a new
multi-language audio tour for its San Francisco
Bay Cruise Adventure and Escape from the
Rock cruises. The audio tours are available in
nine languages: English, Spanish, Mandarin,
Italian, French, Japanese, Korean, German
and Taiwanese, and can be accessed by guests
via smartphone, tablet or any other Wi-Fi
enabled device.
MEDIA AND PUBLIC CONTACT: ALISSA FISET,
PIER 39, (415) 705-5562, AFISET@PIER39.COM,
WWW.BLUEANDGOLDFLEET.COM.
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MILESTONES &
LOOKING AHEAD
SAN FRANCISCO
The Exploratorium’s
Artist-in-Residence
Program Celebrates
its 40th Anniversary
In celebration of the 40th anniversary of
the Exploratorium’s Artist-in-Residence
program, the Exploratorium is collaborating
with the San Francisco Public Library to
present “Light Walk,” an investigation of the
work of Robert Miller, from October 29, 2014
through February 5, 2015. An acclaimed artist,
inventor, self-titled “natural philosopher” and
expert on light and vision, Miller was the
Exploratorium’s first artist-in-residence in 1974
and the creator of many of the museum’s most
iconic exhibits. Drawn from the rich archives
of the museum, “Light Walk” will feature a
display of Miller’s papers, letters, photographs
and public programs, including guided light
walks and film experiences.
MEDIA CONTACT: JENNY SLAFKOSKY, EXPLORATORIUM,
(415) 528-4367, MEDIA@EXPLORATORIUM.EDU.
PUBLIC CONTACT: EXPLORATORIUM, (415) 528-4444,
VISIT@EXPLORATORIUM.EDU,
WWW.EXPLORATORIUM.EDU.
SAN DIEGO
LOS ANGELES
Centennial Celebrations
Continue at San Diego’s
Balboa Park
Sheraton Downtown
Los Angeles
Rejuvenation Project
As part of Balboa Park’s 2015 Centennial
Celebration, the San Diego Natural History
Museum just announced the debut of three
major exhibitions. The new exhibits kick off
Oct. 11 with the debut of the “Discovery of
King Tut” exhibition, which recreates Howard
Carter’s remarkable finding of the lost tomb
of Tutankhamun. The second exhibit, “Coast
to Cactus in Southern California,” opens Jan.
17, 2015, and will be an 8,000-square-foot
permanent exhibition of the unique habitats
of southern California. The last exhibit, “Maya:
Hidden Worlds Revealed,” opens June 12,
2015, and will explore the social, natural and
spiritual realms of the ancient Maya through
the eyes of both rulers and subjects.
The Ratkovich Company, in partnership
with National Real Estate Advisors and the
Sheraton Los Angeles Downtown Hotel, has
announced a $45 million transformation of
the hotel as part of the massive development of
the Bloc mixed-use urban development. With
expected completion in spring 2015, the hotel
will be completely renovated with a modern
design inspired by downtown Los Angeles’
glamorous and elegant Art Deco architectural
past. Led by award-winning New York City
design company McCartan, the hotel’s new
guest rooms will feature rich color palettes,
graphic patterns and clean lines resulting in
a sophisticated and classic look.
(714) 282-9994, DAN@PITTMANPR.COM.
MEDIA CONTACT: DAN PITTMAN, PITTMAN & ASSOCIATES,
PUBLIC CONTACT: MATTHEW BAKER,
SHERATON LOS ANGELES DOWNTOWN, (213) 612-3110,
MATTHEW.BAKER@SHERATON.COM,
BERKELEY
WWW.SHERATONLOSANGELESDOWNTOWN.COM.
Berkeley Art Museum
and Pacific Film Archive’s
New Home to Open
in Early 2016
The Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film
Archive (BAM/PFA) is halfway towards
completion of construction of a new building
in downtown Berkeley, scheduled to open
in early 2016. The building was designed by
the award-winning architecture firm Diller
Scofidio + Renfro, responsible for New York
City’s High Line elevated park; The Broad,
a modern art museum currently under
construction in downtown Los Angeles;
and the Boston Institute of Contemporary
Art. When completed, the museum will
feature a collection of over 19,000 works of
art, ranging from Neolithic Chinese ceramics
to contemporary video, and a film archive
containing over 16,000 films and videos,
including the largest collection of Japanese
cinema outside of Japan.
MEDIA AND PUBLIC CONTACT: PETER CAVAGNARO,
BERKELEY ART MUSEUM AND PACIFIC FILM ARCHIVE,
(510) 642-0365, PCAVAGNARO@BERKELEY.EDU,
WWW.BAMPFA.BERKELEY.EDU.
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