Recording project preserves the past (San Diego Union-Tribune) A Japanese-American mother in a World War II-era California internment camp spends hours every day hand-washing diapers and bedspreads for her newborn baby. A father baits the street thief stealing sandwiches from his homeless family with a cockroach-filled sandwich.
Panned at home, Fann's movie wows US film fest (Straits Times) CELEBRITY Fann Wong, 37, won her first Hollywood award for Best Actress for her role in Dance of The Dragon at the inaugural West Hollywood International Film Festival (WHIFF), but was unfortunately also sick at the same time.
Arts & Books Digest (The Salinas Californian) Galerie Rue Royale and expressionist Todd White will host an exhibition of new original paintings by White and limited editions from 6 to 10 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 30, at the gallery on Ocean Avenue in Carmel.
Every
September come experience a celebration of the imagination
through film. Mingle with the brightest and the best up-and-coming
filmmakers, and musicians from across America and around the globe
that gather in
Temecula.
Since 1995, the festival has screened over 700 films from over 20
countries and continues to grow. Attendees
come from throughout the U.S. and many foreign
countries, with approximately 60% visiting from
outside the Temecula Valley area.
Over 200 filmmakers, musicians, producers,
directors, writers, judges, composers, arrangers,
agents, publicists, cast and crew have participated in
previous festivals and continues to grow.
Media coverage is extensive and global, boasting
of over 15,000,000 media impressions worldwide.
Over 700 films screened from 20+ countries since
1995
The
main goal
of
the festival
is to provide a forum by which new,
filmmakers
and unsigned musical talents
are showcased before an international audience of film and music industry professionals
and fans.
Also at the festival you will find a World Artisan Market.
The
Marketplace will provide a rangeof art and artistic wares for the viewing and purchase pleasure
of Festival Attendants.Offerings will range from fine art paintings to
ceramics, blown glass, African Art, Mexican Art, Moroccan Art, Asian
& Rustic Home dιcor and accessories , hand crafted clothing and
more.
The Festival is hosted and shown at The Tower Plaza shopping
center,
which is conveniently located in the corner of
Rancho California road and Ynez road only a block West from Interstate
I-15 off the Rancho California exit.
What
to see and do nearby
There are several other shopping areas
nearby Tower Plaza - Temecula Towne Center, The
Temecula Auto Mall, The Embassy Suites
and Hampton
Inn hotels, and Old
Town Temecula is only 2 miles away.
There is also a city park across the street - The
Duck Pond where families spend weekends feeding
ducks and other wildlife. The Duck Pond is home of
Oscar's one of Southern California's most popular
family eating restaurants.
The
Tower Plaza is a couple of minutes drive
from Temeku Hills an 18 hole championship golf
course design by Ted Robinson. More
info...
NEARBY
FACILITIES
Restaurants
Gourmet
Italia
Chili's
Black
Angus
Visit
Temecula's wine country and enjoy beautiful rolling hills, wonderful
views and clean air.
Enjoy wine from over 20 award-winning wineries, attend a jazz
concert, eat and stay for a day or weekend.
