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Welcome back to more news and special events from V-Town Views, the e-newsletter from the Vallejo Convention and Visitors Bureau.
 Your Bay Area Fun Starts Here as Six Flags Discovery Kingdom kicks off a new season of thrilling fun on Saturday, March 6 with a three-week long celebration, Birthday Adventures in March. The event honors Jabari, their baby giraffe, making his public debut! Plus, check out all of the animal all-stars celebrating their birthdays in March including Taj the 70-year old elephant, Brandy the dolphin and Buzz the 81-year old sawfish. And if you celebrate a March birthday, bring a valid I.D. and receive a coupon good for a discounted admission plus special surprises, too.
 And don’t miss Six Flag’s Spring Break from March 25 through April 11. Your favorite thrill coaster turns 10 years old! To coincide with Spring Break festivities, Six Flags is planning a celebration to honor the 19th anniversary of Medusa! During Spring Break, enjoy all of your favorite Land, Sea and Sky adventures, thrill to you favorite rides, show and attractions….PLUS take in the live music and performances, dance contest, karaoke and more!
 And remember that you can spend quality time with Six Flag’s dolphins in their exclusive two-hour program, THE DOLPHIN DISCOVERY. This once-in-a-lifetime experience is available seven days a week throughout the year!
Book your hotel today to enjoy any of the events listed below and make Vallejo your home base to experience other area attractions. And don’t forget to Shop Vallejo First and check out Downtown Vallejo for some unique gifts!
Thanks for reading V-Town Views, our new e-newsletter sent monthly to Vallejo Convention & Visitors Bureau members and friends for whom we have e-mail addresses as well as those who have requested to know more about events and things to do in Vallejo, CA via our web site. We ask that you please forward this to your co-workers, family and friends. You may unsubscribe at any time by following the directions at the bottom of this newsletter.
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Solano County Fairgrounds in March
900 Fairgrounds Drive
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Crow Canyon Cat Club All
Breed Cat Show
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| Thu. Mar. 18 |
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Solano County Fair Youth Ag Day |
| Th/Sun Mar. 25/28 |
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San Mateo Kennel Club Dog Show |
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Napa Valley Wine Train
1275 McKinstry St, Napa
| Fri. Mar. 05 |
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Vintner’s Lunch- Paradigm Winery |
| Sat. Mar. 06 |
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Murder Mystery Dinner |
| Fri. Mar. 12 |
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Vintner's Lunch – Markham Vineyards |
| Sat. Mar. 13 |
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Family Date Night |
| Fri. Mar. 19 |
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Vintner's Lunch – ZD Wines |
| Sat. Mar. 20 |
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Murder Mystery Dinner |
| Fri. Mar. 26 |
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Vintner's Lunch – Elizabeth Spencer Wines |
| Sat. Mar. 27 |
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Moonlight Escape “Full Crow Moon” |
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Benicia Historical Museum
2060 Camel Rd, Benicia
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Centennial of the Boy Scouts Exhibit |
| Sun. Mar. 21 |
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Women who worked in the
Arsenal/Women in Science
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Empress Theatre in March
330 Virginia Street
| Sun. Mar. 07 4:00p |
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Academy Awards Night |
| Fri. Mar. 12 7:00p |
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Classic Movie: State of the Union |
| Mon. Mar. 22 8:00p |
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San Francisco Chamber Orchestra |
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Lincoln Theater
100 California Drive, Yountville |
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| Fri/Sun. Mar. 5/7 |
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Follies du Valle |
| Sat. Mar. 13 |
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Tango Tonight! - Napa Valley Symphony
with Quartango
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| Sun. Mar. 14 |
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Righteous Brother Bill Medley |
| Sun. Mar. 21 |
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Harlem Gospel Choir |
| Sat. Mar. 27 |
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Simon & Garfunkel Tribute |
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Cache Creek Casino in March
14455 Highway 16, Brooks, CA
All shows in Club 88:
| Fri. Mar. 05 |
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Sons of Champlin |
| Sat. Mar. 13 |
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Gladys Knight |
| Sun. Mar. 14 |
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Capay Valley Almond Festival |
| Sat. Mar. 20 |
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Sinatra Sings |
| Sun. Mar. 21 |
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APO Hiking Society |
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Charles Schulz Museum
2301 Hardies Lane, Santa Rosa
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Exhibit - May I Have this Dance? |
| Mar. 1 -Jun 13 |
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Exhibit – Take a Hike, Snoopy! |
| Fri. Mar. 05 |
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First Friday Film Series: The Red Shoes |
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Master Class for Adults: Developing Stories and Storyboards |
| Sat. Mar. 13 |
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Second Saturday Cartoonist: Amy Martin |
| Sat. Mar. 27 |
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The Cartoon Introduction to Economics: Yoram Bauman |
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Congratulations to whose name was drawn from those who correctly answered “November, 1996” to last month’s question: As part of a project called the Partnership for San Pablo Baylands, the San Francisco Flyway Festival was founded in what month and year?
Donna Kimble of Vallejo won a pair of tickets for Six Flags Discovery Kingdom which opens their 2010 season on Saturday, March 6th!
Our one-of-kind adventure park, Six Flags Discovery Kingdom opens their 2010 season on March 6th. Before the park’s current name Six Flags Discovery Kingdom their name was Six Flags Marine World. What was the park’s name before Six Flags Marine World?
Please email your answers to info@visitvallejo.com. The winner chosen from a drawing of correct entries will win a pair of tickets for the Red & White Fleet’s Golden Gate Bay Cruise (Total value $48.00) which is celebrating their 70th Anniversary this year!
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On Sunday, March 7 the 82nd Annual Academy Awards will be presented and celebrated at two events in Downtown Vallejo…at the Empress Theatre and the Annual Evening at the Academy Awards, a benefit for Arc-Solano held at Zio Fraedo’s. Did you know that the motion picture "All the Kings Men" that won three Academy Awards in 1950 was partially filmed in Solano County (Fairfield & Suisun City)?
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The third concert by the Vallejo Symphony during their 2009-2010 season is Saturday, March 27 at Hogan Auditorium. Titled “Mostly Mozart” this evening’s presentation will feature horn soloist, Meredith Brown. Do you know that the Vallejo Symphony is celebrating its 78th season and is the seventh oldest symphony in California?
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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!
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| Welcome to Vallejo the following Groups in March: |
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• CROW CANYON CAT SHOW - Danville, CA |
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• GREAT NORTHERN CALIFORNIA WOMEN’S CONVENTION - San Francisco, CA |
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• GROVE COMMUNITY CHURCH - Riverside, CA |
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• SAN MATEO KENNEL DOG SHOW - San Mateo, CA |
| Check out the special packages at the hotels below and more on our web site www.VisitVallejo.com. This month we feature great savings from: |
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