Fishing, camping, boating and more. All the best outdoor recreation gear is on display at what is called the “Ultimate Outdoor Experience.”
KTLA’s Gayle Anderson shares where you can check it out for yourself, plus details on other events happening this Sunday.
18th Annual Masters of the American West Fine Art Exhibition & Sale Autry National Center
The Autry National Center
4700 Western Heritage Way
Los Angeles
The Autry’s Masters of the American West Fine Art Exhibition and Sale is considered the country’s premier Western art show. Each year, more than 75 nationally recognized, contemporary Western artists challenge themselves to create and exhibit their very best work. Stylistically and thematically diverse, their works represent the extraordinary range of subject matter that contemporary, historic, and mythic Western experiences inspire.
Boeing B-29 Superfortress
Commemorative Air Force SoCal
Camarillo Airport
Southern California residents and tourists can experience “hands on” history with FIFI, the Commemorative Air Force’s iconic Boeing B-29 Superfortress bomber and other World War II military aircraft on display at the Commemorative Air Force Southern California (SoCal) wing’s facility in Camarillo. This is the first stop of three Southern California stops planned for the CAF AirPower History Tour.
Accompanying aircraft include the CAF SoCal wing’s P-51 Mustang Man O’ War; two very rare fighters—a Supermarine Spitfire and Mitsubishi Japanese Zero; a C-45 Expeditor and several other vintagemilitary airplanes. Visitors may tour the B-29 cockpit and purchase rides in many of the airplanes.
The Boeing B-29 Superfortress, first flown in 1942, began active service in 1944 and is best known asthe airplane whose missions over Japan helped bring about the end of World War II. It was designed as a
replacement for the older B-17s and B-24s, with longer range and greater bomb loads. The B-29 was also
used in the Korean War in the early 1950s and was a staple of the U.S. Air Force until the late 1950s.
Entry contribution is $15 for adults and $8 for children age 10 through 17. Children under age 10 are free. The airplanes will be on static display when they are not flying. B-29 cockpit tours are included in the contribution. Ride prices range from $75 to $1895. Ride reservations may be made at Air Power Tour where additional information about the tour stop may also be found.
Fred Hall Fishing Show
Long Beach Convention Center
300 East Ocean Boulevard
Long Beach
www.fredhall.com
The Fred Hall Long Beach Show at the Long Beach Convention Center and Arena is the premier outdoor recreation show featuring the largest selection of the nation’s leading equipment manufacturers. Passionate outdoor enthusiasts make this show their annual celebration of the great outdoors and the kickoff of the new Spring – Summer season. Fishing tackle, boats, marine accessories, diving, shooting and hunting products and camping gear combine with hundreds of resorts, landings, lodges and outfitters that are ready to book your next outdoor adventure.
Abilities Expo
Los Angeles Convention Center, West Hall A
Downtown Los Angeles
The Abilities Expo is happening at the Los Angeles Convention Center. This unique event brings necessary products and services together under one roof for the community of people with disabilities, their families, caregivers, seniors and healthcare professionals.
Natural Products Expo West
Hilton Anaheim
Anaheim Convention Center
Anaheim
The Natural Products Expo West is happening in Anaheim. This natural products trade show is the place to discover the latest healthy food and brands. Also greet and meet industry experts.
Dana Point Festival of Whales
Dana Point
While you’re in Orange County, you might want to spend some time at the Dana Point Festival of Whales. This is one of Southern California’s largest seafaring celebrations. In addition to whale watching, there’s a street fair, arts and crafts exhibits, classic car and vintage boat exhibits, paddling and sailing opportunities, sand sculpting, concerts on land and water, environmental activities, educational opportunities, interpretive crafts, kids activities, fun food, and of course, whale watching excursions on a variety of vessels or whale watching from breathtaking Dana Point Headlands Conservation Park.
41st Annual Festival of the Kite
Redondo Beach Pier
www.redondopier.com
And, life is looking up at the 41st Annual Festival of the Kite event at the Redondo Beach Pier. There are prizes in several categories for the highest-flying kite as well as the youngest kite-flyer.
Registration Deadline!
Sunday, March 15, 2015
2015 ASICS LA MARATHON
Dodger Stadium
1000 Elysian Park Avenue
Los Angeles
(213) 542-3000
Time is running out to register for the 2015 ASICS LA Marathon. Run for yourself. Run for one of the more than 50 official charities. Run the 5K event. Or volunteer. The choice is yours. Also, think about getting a souvenir of the event no matter what your choice. Get a pair of these. The official ASICS LA Marathon shoes for men and women.
Gayle, Gayle on the Go, Anderson
KTLA 5 News
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Los Angeles, CA 90028
323-460-5732
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So, what’s going on in your world? Let us know! Please be sure to provide video with your request. The deadline for your information is Tuesday 5pm.
And, don’t forget you can always post your information on the KTLA Community Calendar.
Have a GREAT Sunday!
Gayle Anderson, KTLA 5 News.
