Can we go to Willow Springs anytime? How do we get in, just identify ourselves as LPA members?
Thanks for the list and info.
Jim Ross
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"Can we go to Willow Springs anytime? How do we get in, just identify ourselves as LPA members?
Thanks for the list and info." - Jim
The short answer is yes.
The assumed question is "Can you go at any time and get in free?" Any spectator can get in by paying the entry fee and take all the photos they want. Unless something has changed, and I don't know why it would, the standing order in the office is that photographers get in free as part of their media/advertising program.
If you are going in as a group they like to have at least a day's (preferably 2-3 days) notice so they can put your names on the gate guard's list. When I call their office, 256-2471, I usually get Jim Hutchings but anyone can take the names.
If you are going alone you can just tell the gate guard that you're going into the office, they'll have you park (they may or may not have you sign in at that time), and you can go inside and ask permission for free entry. This might even work for a small group (2 or 3) but I have no experience with this so I don't know how they would react. We certainly don't want to take advantage of their generosity and have them change their policy.
If you think that you're going then you should call in advance. No-shows are just ignored, they don't even look at the list so don't feel bad if you call ahead then don't go.
I hope this answers your question.
Thanks for the list and info." - Jim
The short answer is yes.
The assumed question is "Can you go at any time and get in free?" Any spectator can get in by paying the entry fee and take all the photos they want. Unless something has changed, and I don't know why it would, the standing order in the office is that photographers get in free as part of their media/advertising program.
If you are going in as a group they like to have at least a day's (preferably 2-3 days) notice so they can put your names on the gate guard's list. When I call their office, 256-2471, I usually get Jim Hutchings but anyone can take the names.
If you are going alone you can just tell the gate guard that you're going into the office, they'll have you park (they may or may not have you sign in at that time), and you can go inside and ask permission for free entry. This might even work for a small group (2 or 3) but I have no experience with this so I don't know how they would react. We certainly don't want to take advantage of their generosity and have them change their policy.
If you think that you're going then you should call in advance. No-shows are just ignored, they don't even look at the list so don't feel bad if you call ahead then don't go.
I hope this answers your question.
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Wild flowers are starting to bloom, trees are flowering.
Poppy Reserve Visitor Center is open.
Sign up sheet for participating in the Poppy Festival LPA booth is on the web.
LPA Discussion Group, every Friday 6:30-8:30 p.m., Denny's, Ave K. and 20th W.
Butterflies at LA Natural History Museum, through Sept 6.
Willow Springs, every weekend and some weekdays (free to photographers)
April 10-11 Vintage Auto Racing
April 17-18 WS MC Club, Karts
April 24-25 Historic Racing MC Assn, Drifters
May 1-2 Porsches
May 8-9 Cobras, MCs, Karts
May 15 MCs, Karts, Hypercycles
http://www.willowspringsraceway.com/home/home.asp
Palmdale's (every) Thursday Night on the Square, Poncitlan Square (near library), 5:30-9, now thru Aug 19
April 15
April 22
April 29
http://www.cityofpalmdale.org/departments/parks/tnots/index.html
Renaissance Pleasure Fair, Irwindale, April 10-May 23 weekends.
April 10-11
April 17-18
April 24-25
http://www.renfair.com/socal/
http://www.renaissancemagazine.com/fairelist.html
Butterflys at Wild Animal Park, Escondido, March 27-April 18
Del Mar Nationals Car Show, April 9-11
LPA Field Trip, Downtown LA, April 10.
Bakersfield Highland Gathering and Games, April 10.
Palmdale bus trip to Solvang, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., April 10.
http://www.cityofpalmdale.org/departments/parks/activity_guide/bus_excursions.pdf
Butterflys at LA Natural History Museum, April 11-Sept 6
Jerry Ghionis Event (wedding photography), April 13
http://www.FotografosDeCarazone.com
Mojave Plane Crazy Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., third Saturdays
April 17
May 15
June 19
http://www.mojaveairport.com/
Bird Watching Walk, Prime Desert Woodland Preserve, 8 a.m. to 10 a.m., April 17
Medieval Festival of Bishop, April 17-18
http://www.medievalfantasyfestival.com
LPA Breakfast, 7:30, A.M. Cafe (next to tire store), April 18
Ft Tejon Civil War Reenactment, April 18.
Jr. Miss and Miss City of Palmdale Scholarship Pagent, Apr 18.
LPA General Meeting/Presentation, April 20
Lakeside Rodeo and Parade, April 23-25
Palmdale bus trip to Calico Ghost Town, 9:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., April 24
http://www.cityofpalmdale.org/departments/parks/activity_guide/bus_excursions.pdf
Exotic Feline Breeding Compound (aka Cat House), Twilight Tours
April 24
June 19
September 18
http://www.cathouse-fcc.org/events.html
Poppy Festival, April 24-25
http://www.lpaphotography.org/Calendar/ClubEvents/PopFest/index.html
http://www.poppyfestival.com/
Cowboy Festival, Santa Clarita, April 24-25
http://www.cowboyfestival.org/
Street Painting Festival, Mission Viejo, April 24-25
http://www.funwithchalk.org
Escondido Renaissance Faire and Shakespeare in the Park - Spring, April 24-May 2
http://www.goldcoastfestivals.com/escondidoren/erenpg1.html
LPA Workshop (Composition), 6 p.m., April 27
DooDah Parade, 11:30, Pasadena, May 1
http://www.pasadenadoodahparade.info/
March AFB Air Show, April 1-2
http://www.marchfieldairfest.com
Old World Festival, Corona, May 8-June 20 (weekends)
May 8-9
May 15-16
http://www.renaissanceinfo.com/riverview/
Planes of Fame Airshow, Chino, May 15
All Nations Pow Wow, May 15-16
Ojai Renaissance and Pirate Faire, May 29-30
http://www.goldcoastfestivals.com/ojairen/renpg1.html
Ovation Channel:
Note: there are many shows on art not included here because they don't seem to have a direct connection to photography
April 12:
9 a.m., 1 p.m., Genius of Photography: Fixing the Shadows
10 a.m., 2 p.m., Genius of Photography: Document for Artists
11 a.m., 3 p.m., Genius of Photography: Right Time, Right Place
April 19:
9 a.m., 1 p.m., Genius of Photography: Paper Movies
10 a.m., 2 p.m., Genius of Photography: We Are Family
11 a.m., 3 p.m., Genius of Photography: Snap Judgements
http://ovationtv.com/schedules?date=2010-03-11&timezone=pst
Links:
SoCal Photo Ops http://www.socalphotoopps.blogspot.com/
LPA Places to Go http://www.lpaphotography.org/PlacestoGo/ptg.html
Carol Leigh's California Wildflower Hotsheet http://www.calphoto.com/wflower.htm
Desert Wildflower Reports http://www.desertusa.com/wildflo/ca.html
Palmdale Parks and Recreation http://www.cityofpalmdale.org/departments/parks/
Palmdale Senior (55+) activities (including basic computers) http://www.cityofpalmdale.org/departments/parks/activity_guide/seniorCenter.pdf
Renaissance Faires and Festivals, list http://www.renaissancemagazine.com/fairelist.html
Rosamond http://www.rosamondca.us/
Mojave http://www.mojave.ca.us/new_site/Mojave_chamber_members.htm
Lancaster http://www.cityoflancasterca.org/
Willow Springs http://www.willowspringsraceway.com/home/home.asp
EFBC http://www.cathouse-fcc.org/events.html
LA Conservancy Walking Tours http://www.laconservancy.org/
Glenn's AV and SoCal Photo Ops http://www.glenn-olson.com/photos/blogs/sites.htm