EVENT SCHEDULE

Saturday, November 8th, 2008

• Berkeley at USC
• Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum in Los Angeles, CA
• vs
• There will be a:
  • Before game 10x10 booth at “Fan Fest”
  • Before game USAF national anthem singer
  • Before game swearing in ceremony
  • Before game flyover
  • Before game honorary coin toss at mid-field
• Oregon State at UCLA Football - 1:00 PM
• Rose Bowl in Pasadena, CA
• vs
• There will be a:
  • Before game 10x10 booth at “Fan Zone”
  • Before game swearing in ceremony
  • Before game flyover
• For a special promo offer for Veterans and Armed Forces click here.

Tuesday, November 11th, 2008

• Film Festival 1 - Veteran’s Day - Ronald Reagan Library - Free to the Public
• Ronald Reagan Library, Simi Valley, CA Including tours of Air Force One, a screening of the movie, “Air Force One,” and an Air Force Band playing following the Veteran’s Day ceremonies. The Air National guard Band will be performing.
• Venue - Ronald Reagan Library
• 40 Presidential Drive, Simi Valley, California 93065
• Feature Film Screening - "Air Force One "
  • Free to the Public
    No Reservations necessary. All day free showings.

Friday November 14th, 2008

• Proclamation Day - 10:30AM –11:30AM - Free to the Public
• Hollywood and Highland Plaza – Intersection of Hollywood and Highland Blvd, Hollywood, CA
• Click to watch video of the
  Honor Guard Rifle Drill Team
  A Proclamation by Top Dignitaries, select Air Force officials, distinguished guests and possibly Gov. Schwarzenegger will open the week. A Ceremony spotlighting ‘Today’s Airmen’ will be followed by an incredible multi-ship flyover of Air Force planes including T-38’s, a B-2 Bomber, P-51 Mustangs and a surprise. The ceremonies include the Air Force Marching Band and the incredible precision rifle-bearing Honor Guard. The balconies will be filled with local school children, VIP’s, and happy Southern California citizens. Golden Globe Winning Actor Rick Schroder will open the Grand Ceremonies with Lt. Governor John Garamendi.

• USAF Honor Guard Drill Team Website

• Air Force Expo - 10am to 8pm - Free to the Public
• Hollywood and Highland Plaza – Intersection of Hollywood and Highland Blvd, Hollywood, CA

• At the world famous Hollywood & Highland plaza the Air Force Expo will display super sized models of aircraft, historical military photos, incredible satellite pictures and flight posters from the Air Force’s history through it’s reach to the future. Visits by Astronauts and Pilots for autographs will be a highlight. The USAF 80 foot long tour van “Do Something Amazing” showing Air Force flight videos, an F-22A mini jet, a flight video game, the Air Force Falcon, and a spinning gyro chair will amaze every age group. Rifle combat demonstrations, martial arts demos, and special lectures on survival tactics will thrill the Adults.
• The world famous Air Force Honor Guard will perform their precision rifle maneuvers throughout the day in the main plaza. The Explosive Ordinance Removal Robot will be featured and demonstrated in the courtyard. The Air National Guard Dixie Land Band “Trailblazers” and the ANG rock band “Shockwave” will provide tunes throughout the weekend. Special performances by the Rhythm and Brass Ensemble from the Air Force will happen on the main stage.
• Displays of original art from Airmen all over the southland can be viewed throughout the complex. A unique exhibition of spacecraft will fill the rotunda in front of the famous Kodak Theater. Parked at the entrance to the plaza will be a real F-16 jet engine in a special glass case for up close viewing.

• Everyday of the Expo a flyover of aircraft will happen across Los Angeles. Each day a different aircraft will take a low-level route that will be announced so that citizens of Los Angeles can look up and experience the awesome power of the Air Force.
• Film Festival 2 - Free to the Public
• Venue - The Academy of Television Arts and Sciences - 7:00PM
  • Leonard H. Goldenson Theater
  • 5220 Lankershim Blvd North Hollywood, CA 91601-3109
  • Feature Film Screening - "Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country"
  • Free to the Public Requires a Reservation.
  • Special Guest Appearance by Nicholas Meyer the Director of Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country and Actor Michael Dorn / Character: Worf.
    
• Los Angeles Lakers vs Detroit Pistons
• Staples Center, Los Angeles
• vs
• On this night the Air Force will be delivering the game ball, Presentation of the Nation Anthem with the Honor Guard, followed up by a swearing in ceremony.

Saturday November 15th, 2008

• Air Force Expo - 10am to 8pm - Free to the Public
• Hollywood and Highland Plaza – Intersection of Hollywood and Highland Blvd, Hollywood, CA
• See Description above
• LA Kings v.s. Nashville Predators
• Staples Center, Los Angeles
• vs
• Air Force Swearing in Ceremony during the Game.

Sunday November 16th, 2008

• Air Force Expo - 10am to 8pm - Free to the Public
• Hollywood and Highland Plaza – Intersection of Hollywood and Highland Blvd, Hollywood, CA
• See Description above

• Air Force Band Concert - 3:00pm to 4:30pm - Free to the Public
• The Air Force Band of the Golden West
• The Warner Grand Theater
  478 West 6th Street
  San Pedro, CA 90731

• Film Festival 4 - Free to the Public
• Venue - Regal Cinemas Canyon Country 10 - 3:00PM
  • 18800 Soledad Canyon Road, Canyon Country, CA 91351
  • Feature Film Screening - "Fighter Pilot: Operation Red Flag "
  • Free to the Public Requires a Reservation.
• Venue - Art Center College of Design - Ahmanson Auditorium - 6:30PM
  • 1700 Lida Street, Pasadena, CA 91103
  • Feature Film Screening - "Apollo 13"
    

    Prototype lunar rovers on display at theatre.

    Special Guest appearances by:
    Retired Four-Star General James P. Mullins
    Director of Photography for “Apollo 13” Dean Cundey

  • Free to the Public Requires a Reservation.
• Venue - Regal Cinemas Canyon Country 10 - 6:30PM
  • 18800 Soledad Canyon Road, Canyon Country, CA 91351
  • Feature Film Screening - "Fighter Pilot: Operation Red Flag "
    Special guest: Special guests: Maj. Gen. Carlisle and Mayor Bob Kellar.
  • Free to the Public Requires a Reservation.

SPECIAL EVENT BY INVITATION ONLY

• The Friends Of The Observatory Reception For The USAF - By Invitation
• Griffith Observatory, Los Angeles
• The most dazzling event is the Friends Of The Observatory Reception For The USAF at Griffith Observatory- invitees include Generals and Commanders and their spouses, Los Angeles VIPs, Captains of Industry, Local Political Leaders and a constellation of Hollywood Stars of Screen and TV as well as the Music world. A ceremony re-dedicating the Air Force's Commitment to Space through support of the Griffith Observatory. The most Special moment of this fascinating evening will be awards to honor the Airmen of Fame. The theme for the evening is Space and guests for the evening will enjoy the fabulously renovated Observatory building, with its engaging new exhibits, spectacular Samuel Oschin Planetarium, and telescopes to gaze into the night sky. For information contact robyn@usaffilmfest.com.

Monday November 17th, 2008

• Los Angeles Clippers vs San Antonio Spurs
• Staples Center, Los Angeles
• vs
• On this night the Air Force Will be delivering the game ball, Presentation of the Nation Anthem with the Honor Guard, followed up by a swearing in ceremony.

Tuesday November 18th 2008

• Film Festival 5 - Free to the Public
• Venue - The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences - 6:30PM
  • Linwood Dunn Theatre
  • 1313 Vine Street, Hollywood, CA
  • Feature Film Screening - "Thirty Seconds Over Tokyo"
  • Free to the Public Requires a Reservation.
  • Special Guest appearances by :
    Lt Col (ret) Richard E. Cole (Raider)
    Maj (ret) Thomas Griffin (Raider)
    Tom Liu (Chinese citizen that help rescue down Raider crew)
    Edith McClure (spouse of Raider and WWII nurse in England)
    Jonna Doolittle Hoppes (author, granddaughter of Gen Doolittle)
    

Wednesday November 19th 2008

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• California Space Enterprise SpotBeam Awards Reception and Dinner
• The Proud Bird Restaurant - 6:00 PM – 9:30 PM
  11022 Aviation Blvd.
  Los Angeles, CA 90045
  Grand Ballroom “East”

Friday November 21st 2008

• Air Force Association Global Warfare Symposium and 37th Annual Air Force Ball
• Beverly Hilton Hotel
• 9876 Wilshire Boulevard
• Beverly Hills, CA 90210.
• For info go to www.afa.org/events/nat1symp/2008.

 

 

 

NOTE: All events, celebrities, and exhibitions are subject to change without notice due to weather or mission priorities.