Come Walkabout in Beverly Hills

 

Date: Saturday 16 & Sunday 17 January, 2010

Venue:  The Paley Center for Media, Beverly Hills

465 N. Beverly Drive (cross street Little Santa Monica)

Beverly Hills CA 90210

Description: Angelenos are invited to experience a little slice of Australia in the heart of Beverly Hills.  A program of multimedia events from wildlife and music to "walkabout" travelogues and cultural performances will ensure that there is something for everyone.  Visitors will take a journey through some of Australia's iconic landscapes as well as its undiscovered gems with interactive displays and destination showcases.  Visitors can also hear from special speakers, including National Geographic photographer Annie Griffiths Belts.  Sunday will feature a special wine tasting event with Wine Australia, open to the public.

The event is open to the public from 10.30 am to 3.00 pm with ticketed KCRW events following each day:

• KCRW Music Showcase with DJ Jason Bentley will take place Saturday January, 16 at 3.00 pm.
• KCRW's Good Food Live event featuring KCRW's own Evan Kleiman will take place Sunday January, 17 at 3.00 pm.  The event will feature Australian celebrity chefs including Curtis Stone and Pete Evans.