We're showcasing one of our new self-guided "car free" vacation itineraries that offer a new way to experience the hidden gems of LA’s diverse neighborhoods via foot, bike and Metro. The "LA Music" itinerary will take us from Hollywood to venues along the Sunset Strip and end at Amoeba Music.

WHEN: Sunday, May 19 at 9:30 a.m. till 2 p.m. (or whenever you get tired)

WHERE: Michael Jackson’s star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame (in front of the Chinese Theatre). Conveniently located next to the Hollywood/Highland Metro Station (Red Line). There is paid parking available at Hollywood & Highland or simply take Metro.

HOW: We’ll be walking and using Metro to get up and down the Sunset Strip before ending at Amoeba Music. Bring comfortable walking shoes, a Metro Day Pass, sunscreen and your phone for Instagramming #CarFreeLA photos all day!

It is a free fun FOOD Festival celebrating the businesses and people of the South Bay. It is also a unifying event that Feeds the Economy of Hawthorne

People will be walking running, biking, riding the Metro, driving or flying into the TASTE of Hawthorne Food & Music Festival on May 19th at the Hawthorne Municipal Airport, 12101 S. Crenshaw Blvd, from 10M -6PM.

On May 19th Local restaurants, eateries and foodies will set up booths with tastings of their specialties. This event will bring the South Bay an annual culinary festival that’s designed to celebrate the southland’s fabulously diverse range of food, from nutritional and healthy to the indulgent naughty but oh so nice!. This event promises to be “The Family Fun Event of the Year” offering a family-friendly atmosphere with something for everyone.

This TASTE of Hawthorne & Music Festival will be served into mouth-watering portions. Food Tastings, Wine & Beer Tasting, Kitchen Kid Korner hands on cooking demo, Trackless Train, The Soozi Show, community talent show, face painting, Balloon artists, Car Show from vintage cars from the El Segundo Driving Museum, to TESLA and the #1 Selling FORD cars on display, LA Galaxy street team, Food Trucks & the famous Yarn Truck and Artisans. Food Network star Chris Cognac the Food Detective & Travel Chanel personalities Al Mancini & John Curtis from the show “All Forked Up” will be hosting the Music Feeds Main Stage. Award Winning musicians will be playing throughout the day featuring the GRAMMY AWARD Winning band OZOMATLI!

This most delicious day won’t stop there. Locals will be able to taste the many gastronomic delights cooked and supplied by local restaurateurs and chefs and presented as street food. You’ll be able to munch your way around the southland's world of flavors.

The TASTE of Hawthorne’s global route will take you from Indian curries, to Italian pizza and pasta, Mediterranean kebabs, Barbeque, Spanish paella, Thai, Japanese sushi; African, and Mexican flavorful cuisines, and that’s just for starters.

Don’t miss out on the Second Stage where the Festival will host an open air culinary workshops and cookery demonstrations lead by familiar faces and the new kids on the gastronomic block.

At the recent volunteer training councilperson Olivia Valentine said “The TASTE of Hawthorne is a fun food festival that will nourish the spirit and the economy of Hawthorne.”

Proudly Presented by the Economic Development Council of Hawthorne and California Produced.

For a full list of events keep checking the festival website www.TASTEofHawthorne.com or the Facebook Page by searching "TASTE of Hawthorne"

The WorldFest 2013 Earth Day Festival will be held at the beautiful outdoor setting of Woodley Park in Lake Balboa, CA. We welcome our attendees to a magnificent day filled with entertainment, education and enlightenment. The combination of great music, empowering speakers, environmental, humanitarian and animal welfare non-profits, kids' activities and a delicious food court make for an earth-friendly experience that is sure to be inspiring and enjoyable for all.