Calendar: SoCal events for May 2008

CARMEL

Chez Julien

When, where: May 10 at Château Julien, 8940 Carmel Valley Road.

Highlights: spring winemaker dinner, seatings at 5:30 and 7:30 p.m.; dinner outdoors and dessert in the cellar, where you can peruse the wines, chat with the winemaker.

Cost: $100.

Info: (831) 624-2600, www.chateaujulien.com.

ELVERTA

Civil War 2008

When, where: May 17 and 18 at Gibson Ranch, 8556 Gibson Ranch Road.

Highlights: Union and Confederate living history encampments, battle reenactments, music of the era, fashion show, wagon rides.

Cost: $10, $8 ages 6 to 14.

Info: (916) 991-2686, www.gibson-ranch.com /civil_war.htm.

ESCONDIDO

Fashion Week

When, where: May 5 to 10, mainly at 131 S. Broadway.

Highlights: runway shows (including “Project Runway’s” Ricky Lizalde), a home- accessories show, a tea, spa day and more.

Cost: $20 to $45.

Info: (760) 745-8877, www.fashionweekdowntown.com.

JOSHUA TREE

Joshua Tree Music Festival

When, where: May 16 to 18, Joshua Tree Lake Campground, 2601 Sunfair Road.

Highlights: variety of sounds, including rock, bluegrass, funk, Afrobeat, electronic, reggae.

Cost: Three-day festival pass $95, $110 at the gate.

Info: (877) 327-6265, www.joshuatreemusicfestival.com.

SAN DIEGO

The Sea & Air Parade

When, where: 10:30 a.m. May 3, San Diego Bay.

Highlights: parade of six warships and 14 aircraft; a pair of tall ships will stage a mock battle.

Cost: Free.

Info:www.fleetweeksandiego.org /events.html.

[email protected]