April 2010
Wed	14 Apr		Cartier & French Day	09:00-06:00	$98
Diamonds really are a girls best friend! Wait until you see this stunning Cartier in America exhibit. There hasn't been an exhibit like this anywhere in the world for 20 years. The last was in Paris and since then a significant number of pieces have been added. Cartier celebrates its 100th year in America anniversary with this eye-catching exhibit, the famous French jeweler will exhibit its most beautiful historic pieces from the Private Collection of Cartier at the Legion of Honor. Cartier came to fame as the “King of Jewelers” during the Belle Époque for his beautifully made diamond and platinum jewelry created for the courts of Europe and Americans of the Gilded Age During the Art Deco era, Cartier fashioned some spectacular pieces for celebrities of the day from the Duchess of Windsor to Jean Cocteau. The exhibit will include a short home movie taken when Liz Taylor received her Ruby and Diamond Necklace, Bracelet and Earrings while vacationing in the French Riviera in 1957, wearing only a bathing suit and those beautiful jewels. Also, see the exotic "Flamingo Clip Brooch belonging to the Duchess of Windsor, Princess Grace of Monaco's personal jewelry (the first time ever on exhibit) including her engagement ting and her grand diamond necklace. Our day will include a french lunch at L Olivier Restaurant and a tour of San Francisco's French Quarter by Gary Holloway.
Fri	16-17 Apr		Tony Bennett Live in Reno	09:00-07:00	$279/254
Tony Bennett is an artist who moves the hearts and touches the souls of audiences. He's not just the singer's singer but also an international treasure honored by the United Nations with its Citizen of the World award, which aptly describes the scope of his accomplishments. Two years ago, consummate entertainer Tony Bennett, the indefatigable superstar whom Frank Sinatra aptly named "the best singer in the business," celebrated his 80th birthday. Now, Tony is back, performing at the Silver Legacy in Reno. All meals included (Dinner at Daytripping's favorite - the Roxy). Escorted by Jackie Kenilvort
June 2010
Wed	2 Jun		Musee De Orsay & Paris City of Light II	09:00-06:00	$98
The Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco and the Musée d’Orsay jointly announce a special exhibition, Birth of Impressionism: Masterpieces from the Musée d’Orsay. This exhibition presents a rare and unique opportunity for Americans to see the evolution of the Impressionist style from the collection of the most important repository of French 19th and early 20th century art — the Musée d’Orsay. The de Young will be the only museum in the world to host this exhibition. To compliment this special event The Legion of Honor will present Impressionist Paris: City of Light an exhibit which transports visitors to Paris circa 1874 as represented in over 100 paintings, photographs, prints, drawings and illustrated books from the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco and several private collectors. We will enjoy a French Crepes déjeuner on the coach to allow maximum time in the exhibits.
Fri	4 Jun		Round Pound Olive Mill Tour & Al Fresco Lunch	09:00-06:00	$120
Break from the ordinary with a unique and ultimate olive mill tour and sumptious Al Fresco lunch in the heart of the Napa Valley at Round Pond Estate. Learn about artisan methods of olive oil production at this estate mill before a guided tasting of the estates fresh olive oils and red wine vinegar. Then you sit down to a gracious and relaxing family style lunch prepared by Round Pond. Topped off by a fragrant olive oil dessert cake and signature ice cream. Quite possibly the perfect combination of fresh air and fresh foods. After departing Round Pond Estate we will visit Sterling Vineyards perched 300 feet above the town of Calistoga offering panoramic views of Napa Valley. An aerial tram carries you up the hill to the winery,where you are greeted with a glass of wine to enjoy while you stroll through art galleries, overlooks, and winery. The winery’s towers house eight bells from London’s Church of St. Dunstans-in-the-East, originally founded in the 10th century.
Mon	7 Jun		Trip Presentation	11:00-02:00
Demand for the trip presentations has out grown the capicity of our Daytripping Clubroom so we are now holding the presentations at another location. Since space will not be an issue RESERVATIONS WILL NOT BE REQUIRED - the location will be announced in the next news letter. Mark your calendar! See you there.
Wed	9 Jun		Base to Base	09:00-06:00	$99
	From the Presidio to Treasure Island Gary will take us on a multi-faceted tour examining new uses for retired military bases of the Bay Area. We will start our day at Mare Island followed by lunch at Treasure Island Culinary School in the heart of the San Francisco Bay. Next, cross the Bay Bridge for a beautiful drive through the Presidio. Visit the Nike Missile Site on the Marin Headlands. End our day of "recycled military" at Fort Baker. We know you will thoroughly enjoy a look back at the Bay Area's rich military history as well as a look forward to the future of our bases.
Sat	12 Jun		Humbug Days Celebration Malakoff Diggins Historic	06:45-06:00	$59
Once a year the State Park at Malakoff Diggins hosts the Humbug Days celebration and opens up the town that was established during the Gold Rush Days. The town of North Bloomfield, formerly known as Humbug, will be opened up for tours and all the buildings will be open. “the have a general store, a circa 1870s drug store, a saloon, a livery stable, a barber shop and a working ice cream parlor, The even have the 1862 Skidmore house which is fully furnished, plus a museum, which used to be a dance hall.” Picnic lunch is included.
Mon	14 Jun		Restoring San Francisco's Victorian Past	09:00-06:00	$98
Glimpse a by-gone era and experience San Francisco's Victorian Heritage on this tour featuring amazing restorations of both public buildings and private homes including the historic Sunnyside Conservatory. Over 200 meticulously restored Victorians on tour. Lunch at The Secret Garden Victorian Tea House.
July 2010
Sun	4 Jul		4th of July Fireworks on San Francisco Bay	05:00-11:55	$259
Celebrate your independence this 4th of July with Hornblower Cruises Fireworks Dinner Cruise. Come aboard to enjoy the magnificent sights of the San Francisco Bay, and indulge in gourmet cuisine prepared fresh onboard a luxury yacht. View Incredible July 4th Fireworks over San Francisco Bay! If you have never experienced fireworks from the water, you're in for a treat!
Wed	7 Jul		Oakland A's vs New York Yankees	09:30-06:00	$89
Sun	11 Jul		Stern Grove Festival with the San Francisco Sympho	10:00-07:30	$69
Every summer for nearly seven decades, family and friends gather in Stern Grove to relax, picnic, and enjoy performances by some of the world's greatest artists in this glorious natural setting. Today's performance highlights the San Francisco Symphony. It is a Daytripping tradition that we love and we hope you will join us this year. Reserved seats and a picnic lunch.
Wed	21 Jul		Oakland A's vs Boston Red Sox	09:30-06:00	$89
Fri	23 Jul		Elk Grove Struss Festival	03:30-11:55	$79
Enchanting, Magical and Romantic! The Strauss Festival of Elk Grove is an outdoor dance production featuring a storyline set to the music of Vienna’s “Waltz King,” Johann Strauss, Jr. and his family, played by a live 32 piece professional orchestra. Bringing the story to life are elegantly costumed waltz and polka troupes and elaborate handcrafted sets. The setting is a grassy knoll at the edge of a lake surrounding a small island. Warm evening breezes and lights reflected in the water add to the wonderful experience of this event. Each performance ends with a fireworks display! Picnic dinner at the park.
August 2010
Thu	5 Aug		Dirty Rotten Scoundrels	09:00-06:00	$124
Escape to the beautiful French Riviera where you’ll find sunshine, cool breezes, swanky villas, roulette tables, the idle rich and two charming con men ready to swindle you. In this outrageous musical comedy, sophisticated Lawrence and small-time Freddy square off to see who can pick clean the vacationing Christine Colgate. This recent Broadway hit will be performed in the round for the first time anywhere. This is a Music Circus Theater Production with lunch in Sacramento before the show.
Thu	12 Aug		Giants vs Chicago Cubs	09:30-06:00	$89
Be part of the crowd at AT&T Park to watch the Giants and the Chicago Cubs play great Baseball. Root for the home team and be a part of America's National pastime. Trip includes Game Tickets, Snack, and Coach. Go Giants!!!
Sat	14 Aug		Funny Girl at Music Circus	09:00-06:00	$139
By popular demand. “Funny Girl” returns to the tent for the first time in 18 years. The wonderfully opulent yet intimate story of Fanny Brice, a goofy comic singer, who rises from ugly duckling to Ziegfeld headliner. A celebrated musical comedy filled with extravagant production numbers and show-stopping songs including “People” and “Don’t Rain On My Parade.” This is a Music Circus Theater Production with lunch in Sacramento before the show.
Mon	23-26 Aug		Eat, Drink & Be Merry ~ Pageant of the Masters	09:00-07:00
Pageant of the Masters – Where Art Comes To Life. Some of the most glorious art ever created has eloquently expressed the singular joys of being alive. The 2010 Pageant of the Masters will devote its uniquely theatrical celebration of the art of "living pictures" to a jubilant exploration of our collective capacity for seizing the moment, letting our hair down and raising a heartfelt toast to the good life. From Bacchus to Bourbon Street, from the elegant fetes of 17th century Europe to the flappers of the Jazz Age, Eat, Drink and Be Merry will savor the timeless masterpieces that have captured and enhanced the exhilaration of good times and, even more remarkably, buoyed spirits when times were hard. With its surefire recipe for theatrical fun and unforgettable "living art," the 2010 Pageant promises a memorable feast for the senses.
Sat	28 Aug		42nd Street	09:00-06:00	$124
A young chorus girl from Allentown is given a once-in-a-lifetime chance to become a star in a musical that recalls both the classic days of Broadway and the golden age of movie musicals. From one sensational fast-tapping, finger-snapping showstopper to another, it will be hard to pick your favorite: “We’re in the Money,” “Shuffle Off to Buffalo,” “Lullaby of Broadway” or “42nd Street.” Performed by Music Circus with lunch in Sacramento before the show.
September 2010
Sat	18 Sep		Santa Cruz Follies - "Memories Are Made of This"	08:30-07:00	$84
It's back again! Santa Cruz original song and dance review with a cast all over 50 years of age. ... The Santa Cruz Follies. This year the theme "Memories Are Made of This" Time can't erase the memory of these magic moments. Always a delight that sells out fast so don't delay. Lunch on Coach.
Thu	30 Sep		Giants vs Arizona	09:30-06:00	$89
	Be part of the crowd at AT&T Park to watch the Giants and Arizona play great Baseball. Root for the home team and be a part of America's National pastime. Trip includes Game Tickets, Snack, and Coach. Go Giants!!!
November 2010
Sun	28 Nov-3 Dec		Christmas on The Biltmore Estate	09:00-07:00	$150/150
Immerse yourself in the grandeur of the Vanderbilts' Biltmore Estate…an elegant American castle that rivals the great palaces of Europe, reflecting the formal style of a French Renaissance chateau. Overlooking the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains of Western North Carolina, this gracious country retreat invites you inside to explore its treasures and relive its 19th-century holiday hospitality! Enjoy a guided tour of this magnificent home and learn the history of the estate, its turret-topped structures built in 1895 and the wealthy residents of America's Gilded Age. Thrill to a dazzling "Candlelight Christmas Evening" as a guest of the Biltmore House. Explore wonderful galleries of art and traditional crafts in and around Asheville and Biltmore Village, visit the Folk Art Center, a showplace for traditional crafts on the Blue Ridge Parkway. What a glorious way to celebrate the season—with a delectable "taste" of America's Golden Age at the Biltmore Estate.
December 2010
Sat	4 Dec		Andre Reiu & His Johann Straus Orchestra	04:00-11:00	$159
Andre Reui & His Johann Straus Orchestra in A Celebration of Music Tour. King of the Waltz" Andre Rieu - the charismatic Dutch violinist, conductor and composer - has created an international revival in waltz music with his spectacular musical extravaganzas. A musical phenomenon, André Rieu is unlike anything else in the entertainment world. Conducting his own Johann Strauss Orchestra with his violin bow, Rieu's onstage charisma and rock-star demeanor makes his productions irresistible. The sheer scale of this spectacle, with its fairytale romanticism, is spellbinding. The perfect form of escapism from the drudgery of every day life, its popularity has already been proved all over the world. André Rieu is the biggest solo male touring artist in the world! Dinner on the coach enroute to San Jose.
Thu	23-26 Dec		Classically Christmas at Squaw Creek Resort	09:00-07:00	$150/150
Snow and Merriment Abound as The Resort at Squaw Creek celebrates the season with Magical Memories holiday festivities as the resort becomes a fully illuminated winter wonderland glistening with holiday spirit and twinkling lights. Christmas Eve Torchlight Parade welcomes Christmas with a beautiful and festive procession of lights. More details to follow.
Thu	30 Dec-2 Jan		New Year's Eve Celebration at the Ahwahnee	09:00-07:00	$2859/1957
Celebrate New Year's Eve at a timeless treasure - the historic Ahwahnee Hotel in Yosemite National Park. Tucked into the granite ridges of Yosemite's Royal Arches, The Ahwahnee features cozy fireplaces, sugar pine beams and pillars, cathedral stained-glass windows and priceless antiques. A National Historic Landmark that has welcomed royalty, heads of state and celebrities from around the globe. This is New Year's Eve at it's best - 3 nights and four days at the Ahwhnee Hotel highlighted with an elegant, black tie New Year's Eve Gala Celebration Dinner and dancing till the clock strikes 12, a truly unforgettable evening. And in the morning partake of a perfectly timed sumtuous New Year's Day Brunch. A full day of sightseeing with lunch at the gracious Wawona Hotel. Dinner at Yosemite Lodge Mountain Room and a New Year's day sunset drive with cocktails. What better way to celebrate your accomplishments and inspire you to greater heights in next year than the spectacular setting of Yosemite for New Year!