Welcome back to more news and special events from V-Town Views, the e-newsletter from the Vallejo Convention and Visitors Bureau!

Mark your calendars and visit Vallejo for the weekend of March 15 & 16 and celebrate the highly-anticipated Grand Opening of The Empress Theatre! Restoration is now complete and she is poised to serve again as a community focal point and cornerstone for arts and entertainment. “Her landmark character and notable architecture are symbolic of the enduring values that make Vallejo a unique and appealing regional destination” says Randy Bobst-McKay, General Manager. Join them for the very special presentation of two motion picture classics on Saturday and Sunday, March 15 & 16:

Book your hotel today and don’t miss more great March events like Six Flags Discovery Kingdom’s 2008 Opening Day & Spring Break Weeks, the Vallejo Symphony Auction, and many St. Patrick’s Day Celebrations includng one at PIER 39!

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SAVE THESE DATES:

Barkitecture V: People Choice & Preview Party
Fri. March 28, 5:30 pm USA Classics World Event Center.

Barkitecture V: Gala & Auction
Fri. April 4, 6:00 pm at Solano County Fairgrounds/McCormack Hall

Check out VisitVallejo.com for your one-stop site for travel promotions, to book your hotel and to check your travel dates on our special event calendar to see what’s happening when you want to visit Vallejo!

Welcome New Members:
The Empress Theatre, 330 Virginia Street, Vallejo, CA – Attractions
Homeward Suites, 4755 Business Center Drive, Fairfield, CA – Lodging
Staybridge Suites, 4775 Business Center Drive, Fairfield, CA – Lodging

Welcome the following Groups to Vallejo in February:
• Corinthian Church of God in Christ, Vallejo, CA
• Northern California Church of God In Christ (Annual Women's Conference), Vallejo, CA
• Northern California Volley Ball Association, Vallejo, CA
• San Mateo Kennel Club, San Mateo, CA

Check out the special offers on our web site www.VisitVallejo.com. This month we feature great savings from:

• Best Western Inn & Suites at Discovery Kingdom
• Starr Mansion
• Hiddenbrooke Golf Club
• Max’s of Manila Restaurant

Congratulations to Kelli Moore from Vallejo, CA whose name was drawn from those who correctly answered Lucille Ligon to last month’s question:

In honor of Black History Month in February, who was the first African American policewoman in Vallejo?(Hint: You can find the answer at the new exhibit "Beyond the Badge" at the Vallejo Naval and Historical Museum.)

Special Prize: Two Premier Passes to PIER 39 in San Francisco. Each Pass includes a Blue & Gold Fleet San Francisco Bay Cruise, a Free Ride on the Carousel, 12 Free Tokens and a Free Turbo Ride

In promotion of the Solano County Film Office’s Online Auction, here’s a question concerning the history of filming in our county. Solano County’s film history began way back in 1914. Can you name the production of the silent film that starred Dustin Farnum, and was shot in eastern Solano County, near Rio Vista?

Please email your answers to info@visitvallejo.com

	Did you know that an underground spring has produced a steady flow of water directly beneath the new Empress Theatre stage since the theatre’s first opening? A complex drainage system runs beneath the stage, diverting water to pumps which run 24/7 to keep the theatre dry.
	In celebration of the Vallejo’s Fifth Sports Hall of Fame awards this month, did you know that the 1918 Mare Island Marine Corp football team won the 1918 Rose Bowl? They beat the U.S Army team from Camp Lewis, Washington 19-7.The Mare Island team returned to the Rose Bowl in 1919 as well but they lost to the U.S. Navy team from Great Lakes, Illinois 17-0. Click here for more information.

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