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From phenomenal dining to the historic Fox Theater and the sweet comforts of the Visalia Marriott at the Convention Center, we've had a super time exploring vibrant downtown Visalia in California's Sequoia country! This weekend we head to Porterville and Springville for art, wine tasting and culinary adventures, and some quality nature time in the Giant Sequoia National Monument.  

In this edition we cover home vegetable gardening in small spaces, exploring the great Arizona city of Phoenix, tips on balancing business and life, Bailey's award-winning apple pie recipe, and Las Vegas indie rock band Szabo.

 

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Have a Fantastic Weekend!   
    

Nancy Reid & Lisa Smith 

Big Blend's mother-daughter publishing and travel team!

Quote of the Day:
"In the time of darkest defeat, victory may be nearest."
~ William McKinley
This Just In:

A Phoenix Stellar Tour - Norm & Maralyn Hill 'The Tandem Travelers', explore the Phoenician, Heard Museum of Native Cultures & Art, and downtown Cityscape!

More Food from Small Spaces -Margaret Park talks greenhouse gardening, and growing denser, deeper, higher and longer vegetable gardens!

Balancing Business and Life - Take MaryAine Curtis' quiz and see if you need more play time to boost your business or career!

Recipe: Bailey's Apple Pie - Featured in the Bailey family historical cookbook, Terri Bailey shares this 125 year old award-winning recipe from Mary T. Bailey.

SZABO Band - Elliot Szabo discusses the Las Vegas based indie rockers new EP 'Get Wasted' and the band's Hollywood Music In Media nomination.
 
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Sept. 15: Champagne Sundays Radio - Guest co-host Donnette Silva Carter - Sequoia Tourism Council & Porterville Chamber of Commerce;actor, filmmaker, editor & stuntman Shaun Piccinino; singer-songwriter Lisa Sniderman 'Aoede The Muse'; Pete Grant - Blues Central Blues Band; Hollywood history with Steve Schneickert; Terry L. Ommen & Paul Fry - Historic Fox Theatre in Visalia, CA. Airs Live at 11am PT / 2pm ET from Porterville Chamber of Commerce. 


Sept. 16: Success Express Radio - Guest co-host Donnette Silva Carter - Porterville Chamber of Commerce; Hunter Lewis - author 'Crony Capitalism in America' and 'Free Prices Now!', plus, Secrets to Success segment with long-time business owners / professionals in Visalia & Porterville, CA. Airs Live at 4pm PT / 7pm ET from Porterville Chamber of Commerce.  

Sept. 17: Vacation Station Travel Radio - Guest co-host Donnette Silva Carter - Sequoia Tourism Council & Porterville Chamber of Commerce; Mark Wenzler - Director of Clean Air & Climate Programs, National Parks Conservation Association; Lisa Mayo - Tuolumne County Visitors Bureau; Carolyn T Botell - Yosemite Hwy120 Chamber of Commerce; Sara Jones - Sierra Repertory Theater; Christy Wood - Wood N' Horse Training Stables; Kitty Lee & Shelly Matlock - Comfort Inn & Suites in Three Rivers. Airs Live at 4pm PT / 7pm ET from Porterville Chamber of Commerce.

Sept. 18: Happy Hour Variety Radio - Dr. John Cressler - Author of Emeralds of the Alhambra; and fashion designer Aggie Garcia. Airs Live at 4pm PT / 7pm ET from the Springville Inn, at the foothills of the Giant Sequoia National Monument.  

 

 

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