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COVER 38
FALL FASHION REVIEW High-end runway trends ripe for picking. What’s your fashion statement
this season?
ART 56
To the Pointe Immersed in the sensual pleasure
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of movement, there is no room for
thought outside of the dance.
HEALTH MIX IT UP
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WINE 60
DINING 28
Facing Terroir
A GRAND SIBLING Contemporary American cuisine at
Amaya restaurant in La Jolla lives up
There may be a correct way to taste wine. How you taste it is up to you.
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COMMUNITY 32
FEATURE 64
FILM FEST
PEDAGOGY OF SUCCESS
San Diego showcases local and
Local private schools customize the
international talent with festivals dedicated to motion pictures.
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PUBLISHER’S LETTER Things are really starting to heat up across San Diego—from entertaining festivals and backto-school schedules to colors of the season in haute designer fashion. In this issue of FINE magazine we are proud to present the very best of these autumn offerings including, our 2013 fall fashion review, San Diego’s best private schools, a detailed look at the art of dance, and more fall flavors paired with great wine and delicious food. The season is ripe for the picking and to help harvest the bounty that surrounds, FINE invites readers to discover new ways to invigorate the senses, challenge the body, and stimulate the mind— to forever be a student in this beautiful classroom called life. The bell for class is never late when school is always in session, so try something new this season and as always, do it in style. See you in the classroom,
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Healthy Living by Design
Healthy Living by Design One19 Living Studio proves that green living doesn’t mean sacrificing style. By Kim Nadel, NICHE design All photos used with permission
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ne19 Living Studio, a newly constructed green coastal living space, is a current
to introduce new technologies and green
example of healthy green living. It was
sustainable design through the use of
conceived to showcase eco-luxury design
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and promotes the idea that one does not have to sacrifice style for environmental stewardship.
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that bring in bright sunlight. Locally
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One19 Living Studio is also used, in part, as an experimental design showcase
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disappear, allowing for the seamless merging of indoors and outdoors.
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THE GRAND SIBLING
The Grand Sibling Amaya in La Jolla lives up to the family name.
Article and food photos by Maria Desiderata Montana | Additional photos used with permission
I
t’s always a risk to open a new restaurant along La Jolla’s Prospect Street. Culinary choices abound, as
for Chef Camron Woods and the other
with massive open space and pristinely-
minds behind the creation of Amaya La
landscaped gardens, the La Jolla site is in
Jolla.
the center of one of the most busy and
long-established icons share space with
The restaurant is sister venue to Amaya
newer competitors. And since water
at The Grand Del Mar, a popular spot
Near the front of Amaya La Jolla is an
views are rare—unless you’re perched
with locals. Although it shares the same
open and airy terrace room, with plenty
atop the many shops lining the bustling
flair and sophistication as its older sister,
of natural light streaming through the
downtown—the street’s east side can
this sibling boasts a ambiance all its
wrought-iron trimmed windows. Further
be at a disadvantage. This may seem
own. While the original Amaya is tucked
into the restaurant is a more formal
intimidating to some, but certainly not
away in a remotely-located five-star hotel
dining room, reminiscent of a European
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popular areas in the county.
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palace, with decorated marble floors,
prices more affordable along with offering
Monica Seafood, which has a partnership
stone archways, dark wood accents and
larger portions.”
with Monterey Bay Aquarium, one of the
exquisite hand-painted frescoes, followed
The menu is also different from other
foremost leaders in sustainability on the
by a quaint bar and entertainment area in
nearby restaurants. While the cuisine is
West Coast. “Preparing seafood is always
the far back.
Contemporary American, Woods offers
tricky due to its delicate nature,” Woods
Born and raised in South Carolina,
some classic Southern fare specials on
explained. “Each fish cooks differently
Chef Woods beamed with pride as he
a daily basis, and incorporates as many
and has very different flavors, so one must
described the philosophy behind this new
local and organic ingredients as possible
really obtain a certain amount of finesse
endeavor: “The elegance of the room
into his menu, including produce from
when preparing and flavoring seafood.”
is the first thing you notice; there is no
Suzie’s Farm, a local organic farm.
Woods is eager to share his expertise
other dining room like it in the area,” he
“I love their lettuces and their fennel,”
said. “However, being in San Diego, the
Woods said. “They tend to change their
“I also love to teach my cooks different
atmosphere is also casual, comfortable
items regularly based on what is at the
techniques and help them to achieve more
and down-to-earth. We like to call it ‘fine
perfect ripeness or readiness. They also
fine-tuning in the kitchen,” he said. “I
dining without the pretension.’ While the
have small-batch items that are of the
really get a lot of satisfaction from helping
ambiance, food and level of service can
highest quality.”
others learn and master their craft.”
be considered fine dining, we’ve kept the
Woods also purchases seafood from Santa
with his kitchen staff.
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likes to think that he naturally fell into the role of a chef. Once he began working in restaurants, he realized how much he enjoyed being in a professional kitchen—as well as leading the kitchen. “I worked my way up to my current position. I come from a family of great cooks, so I guess it’s in my blood,” he recalled. “Today, my philosophy as a chef is to use the freshest ingredients available and incorporate tried-and-true cooking techniques.” Great starts to your dinner include a classic crab and lobster bisque with tarragon crème fraîche, a grilled octopus and asparagus salad with green goddess dressing and Suzie’s Farm greens, and the day boat scallop and beef short rib with vanilla-cauliflower purée and huckleberry sauce. The Southern twists available on the menu are a big hit with the guests. Don’t miss the sautéed veal sweetbreads with duchess potatoes and Suzie’s Farm mustard greens, or the buttermilk-fried quail with smoked mac and cheese and coleslaw. The slow-roasted pork chop served with gratin of asparagus and
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cured ham and topped with peppercorn sauce, is a wonderful signature dish followed from The Grand Del Mar. Chef Woods said he feels that diners should be able to indulge a little when eating out, believing that the real key is moderation. He feels that to be healthy doesn’t just mean cutting out fats, as there are plenty of healthy fats that people need. He says some of the more classic French dishes he enjoys in moderation are a rich lobster bisque, a creamy béchamel, a decadent quiche or a great burger. “Our menu is broad enough that we can certainly accommodate those looking to enjoy a healthier lifestyle, and the reactions of our guests always bring a smile to my face, especially when they come back to the kitchen to personally give their thanks,” he said. “It’s one of those token-treasured moments that is very gratifying. After all, if it weren’t for our guests, we wouldn’t have this restaurant. Also, being a chef certainly validates my underlying love of food.”
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FilmFestS San Diego showcases local and international talent with festivals dedicated to motion pictures. Photos of LJFFF by Richard Nesdale. All additional photos used with permission
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M
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The four-day event will include red carpet gala screenings, stateof-the-art outdoor theater viewing, a taste of San Diego restaurant hostings, local microbrews and area wineries. Festival film slots include both local and international entrants to be announced in October, including an outreach category for high school entrants. Add to that numerous celebrities, filmmakers and honorees, and you’ve got an event that aspires to be a true destination festival. The event will take place at the newly-remodeled Omni La Costa Resort and Spa, a venue that combines modern luxuries with a nod to its glamorous past as an enclave for Hollywood’s elite. The property recently underwent a $50-million upgrade that meshes with Omni’s reputation for luxury and a boutique-style business ethic focused on community. “Omni’s personnel and management have been wonderful, and are doing everything in their power to make it successful,” Ruby Callihan said. In this its inaugural year, there’s no greater time for local business to be a part of what promises to be a great cultural celebration for years to come. For more information, visit lacostafilmfestival.org. By Laurie Nelson [continued on page 34]
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Princebury Film Festival Lights, camera, transition! Starting this year, San Diego Christian Film Festival will become the Princebury Film Festival. It may have a new name, but its mission to bring the best in family-friendly and faith-based programming—as well as dynamic movies and shorts, thought-provoking documentaries and world-class workshops and panels—to the people of San Diego remains. This year’s event will take place Nov. 8 to 10 at the prestigious University of San Diego. Founded in 2003, Princebury Productions & Media specializes in financing, producing distributing and marketing high quality, storydriven message films and television programming, challenging industry standards and improving the nature of the industry as a whole. This year, Princebury partners with Jason Jones, a film producer, international humanitarian and founder of Movie to Movement, a global organization designed to help audiences find and support positive faith-based movies that speak to shared values. Jones was a producer on the critically acclaimed 2006 film “Bella,” which won several film industry awards, including the People’s Choice Award at the 2006 Toronto International Film Festival. Princebury believes changing the face of film begins with the filmmakers of tomorrow, which it strives to do through unique opportunities to high school and college students aspiring to make a difference in the entertainment industry. For more information visit pricebury.com. By Marie Taggert
La Jolla Fashion Film Festival La Jolla Fashion Film Festival (LJFFF) founder and producer Fred Sweet has always been obsessed with fashion on the Internet. About five years ago he began to notice an increase in short fashion films.
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Sweet told the staff of his modeling agency, San Diego Model Management, that he was going to show them on the big screen somewhere in La Jolla. Well, news traveled fast among the modeling agencies and quickly everyone wanted to join in the fun. “At that point North America’s first fashion film festival was born,” Sweet said. Inspired by what was happening in Europe he and the LJFFF have gone on to become the world’s largest gathering of fashion film professionals. This years’ festival took place in late July—with the gorgeous Mediterranean style coast overlaid with an affluent European chic design, La Jolla aesthetically rivals Paris and Cannes for breathtaking scenery and beautiful people. Inhabited by scholarly residents, La Jolla embraces a rich global diversity of culture due in part to a range of prestigious universities housed within its small borders. “The film festival needed a destination. I wanted this to be a world-class event. La Jolla has a good id as a seaside resort town,” Sweet said. The influence of intellect can be readily seen in its extensive number of museums and art galleries together totaling over 45. In fact, The International La Jolla Fashion Film Festival (LJFFF) is housed in The Museum of Contemporary Art, San Diego, one of the most significant structures among them all. It would be hard to find a more fertile artistic estuary in which to found a fledgling film festival and time has proven this. LJFFF has grown in the number of submissions from 200 in its inaugural season in 2010 to over 11,000 entries this year. Fred Sweet took a leap of faith in founding the festival. He believed the region would embrace the festival and nurture it. What would have been hard to predict is the immediate success and growth of LJFFF. Within three years it would become the world’s largest gathering of fashion filmmakers. For more information visit ljfff.com By Joell Posey
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2013 Review
FALL FASHION By Whitney Butler
Luxury brands brace for cooler weather with hot fashion.
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Burberry Prorsum The autumn/winter collection from the
Brit’s Burberry Prorsum began with models
sauntering out to an Misty Miller’s accusative cover of The Turtles’ classically sweet song
“Happy Together.” It was the perfect sound
to accompany romantic heart patterns and classic animal prints—jaguar, giraffe and leopard. Oh, my! To be sure, the brand’s
signature trench coats continue to inspire
American designers who long for that London fog, and navy blue, black and camel are the
cornerstone of the collection’s outerwear. But even this international brand took some risk
in this collection with sheer, rubber skirts, tops and jackets. A chance to show off this fall? Absolutely.
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Donna Karen
It’s all drama with Donna this fall, and
nothing plays the part better than jersey.
An effortless jersey body-dress with a sheer inset at the waist, covered by a matching
stretch jersey wrap, avoids being “matchymatchy” by celebrating the bold and
beautiful quality of confidence. Karan brings
a bounty of capes and shapes, asymmetrical and sweeping, to her 2013 collection. An interesting use of leather throughout,
and plenty of layers are functional in the season’s more loved palette: black.
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Jason Wu
Michelle Obama famously wore Wu to two inauguration balls, and who would have
thought that things could get more feminine
than dressing our First Lady? In this collection, which Wu calls “Extreme Femininity,” natural
beauty comes into focus by virtue of synched waist lines, strong shoulders and immaculate
tailoring. Suits in black and white, a fur coat or collar, are all that’s needed to feel powerful, assertive and beautiful this winter.
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Valentino
Back-to-school fashion is all tongue and cheek with Valentino this season, which is focusing
on daywear in a singular collection for the first time. The theme is incredibly sophisticated, drawn from seventeenth and eighteenth
century archeological oddities like shells, sea
creatures and taxidermy. These delicate motifs appear throughout in subtle and significant moments like the zodiac signs appearing on purses or a herringbone pencil skirt.
Sophisticated looks incredible this fall season in elegant and thought-provoking design.
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Micheal Kors
After appearing on Bravo’s “Project Runway,” this American designer quickly became a
household name for watches, clothes and jewelry—the all-American, tan voice of
fashion. An advocate of American sportswear,
military and urban influences have shaped this color-blocked collection into a suspiciously androgynous story. Intriguing bits of
camouflage make their way into the collection, along with quilted purses and over-sized
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SEPTEMBER
Paradise FOUND Owning a home in Cabo San Lucas is the new way to get away. Article by Alex Coachecca | All photos used with permission
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wenty years ago, Debra Dodson and her husband Steve, a team spirit with agents that have sold more homes than anyone the owners of Prudential Cabo Gold Realty in Cabo else in the history of the Los Cabos region. San Lucas, BCS, Mexico, visited Cabo for the first “I truly cannot imagine anything more exciting than the future time and knew right away that this was where they wanted to of the real estate market in Los Cabos!” Debra says. The majority of growth and development throughout Los Cabos is live for the rest of their life. Ready to make the move to Cabo a result of its location, with easy access from the United States permanently—Debra, a successful, experienced real estate and Canada, and it’s near perfect weather. The proximity of broker from Wyoming and Steve, a seasoned golf professional— Los Cabos to the United States makes it convenient, as you can knew their move was meant to be when offered positions at the fly to paradise from San Diego in less than “yet to be built”, Cabo San Lucas Country 2 hours and most other U.S. cities in 3 hours, Club—a golf community that began by selling making it easy to experience eight world-class memberships to their upcoming golf course and golf courses and the marlin fishing capital of offering vacant lots surrounding the golf course. the world. Nightlife, water sports, snorkeling, Steve worked closely with the Dye family to ATVs, horseback riding and tennis are also build the golf course from the ground up. Under popular in Los Cabos. “Americans are driving these conditions, selling lots and memberships Steve and Debra Dodson the second home market,” explained Debra. without a golf course was a challenge. “Globalization and the Internet have enabled “We fit the bill, as real estate broker and golf professional, and them to look beyond the borders of the United States.” Los the rest is history,” Debra explained. Shortly thereafter, Debra Cabos is truly a place where “American Luxury” meets “Mexican and Steve formed a partnership with Steve Games—the owner Charm.” and CEO of over 100 Prudential California Realty offices in Debra and Steve have recently brought on a partner to assist Southern California—to pioneer the first three Prudential Real in marketing their listings in the United States. “Lee Ramage is Estate franchises in Mexico. an extremely successful luxury real estate Broker in San Diego “That was truly a landmark experience for us and for Mexico,” County. Steve and I have been looking for a credible solution said Debra. Debra is currently the Broker and she and her to spread the word about Cabo and our listings in Southern husband, Steve, are now the sole owners of Prudential Cabo California and to the rest of the U.S.— we couldn’t find anyone Gold; a company built on professionalism and integrity, boasting
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that even came close to matching Lee’s marketing strategies,” says Debra. “He is in a league of his own and I can see why he sells so many luxury homes in San Diego County. Lee and I will be colisting a lot of property together in the near future!” Lee is co-owner with John Winfield of FINE Homes Real Estate in Encinitas/Olivenhain, California. John is the sole owner and publisher of FINE Magazine and FINE Media Group. Lee’s role in the partnership is to drive awareness of Cabo and our listings in the United States. He is responsible for producing sophisticated, High Definition video tours of our listings, and placing full-page advertisements in FINE Magazine. The videos are uploaded to YouTube.com, Prudential Cabo Gold’s web site, Finehomesandliving.com and Ramagegroup.com. They are also linked to QR codes, which are printed on the magazine advertisement and for sale signs. “I can’t think of a better compliment for both my business in Los Cabos and Lee’s business in the States,” said Debra. Lee agrees, “By creating international awareness of Los Cabos and keeping FINE’s affluent demographic in San Diego County abreast of Los Cabos, the result is huge for both markets.” With more than two decades of experience, Debra knows and
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loves Los Cabos and is sure to leave a legacy. She is a member in good standing of Los Cabos and National AMPI (MLS); a member of The International Association of Realtors and has served two terms on the Executive Board/Board of Realtors for AMPI in Los Cabos. Moreover, she is a Certified International Property Specialist (CIPS), a member of Who’s Who in Luxury Real Estate, and has received the Prudential Chairman’s Circle Gold award for the past 10 consecutive years; as well as receiving the coveted Top of the Rock award for the highest volume of sales in Mexico for numerous years, raising her to the “Legend” status within the Prudential worldwide network. Mexico’s tourism policy has been upgraded to a state priority— increasing flights to Los Cabos and increasing residential and commercial development. There are currently new desalinization plants, multi-lane highways and their international airport has undergone a terrific expansion. There is no safer, or more wonderful place to be. From luxury to lifestyle, Los Cabos has it all. There is not a better time to invest in your future or in the future of Mexico. Debra Dodson (619) 819-7986 | Lee Ramage (760) 518-9646
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STUNNING VIEWS | This estate includes Tuscan inspired design and the very best of SoCal lifestyle in the beautifully exclusive Hovnanian built neighborhood in Encinitas Ranch. With more than enough room for a new or growing family, parents will enjoy the award winning San Dieguito school district and the nearby Forum Shopping center. With so many wonderful amenities and luxurious features the true test is ever wanting to leave. Enjoy Lynwood Luxury at the “Hilltop at Encinitas Ranch.” CALL FOR CURRENT PRICING
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Agent Profile
Laura Andert | Developing relationships, building trust Broker Associate, BRE 01350438
Laura Andert has been a real estate professional since 2000, cultivating specialties and perfecting her approach with each client—treating each as an opportunity to consult, educate and ultimately fulfill her clients needs. Working in the luxury real estate market allows Laura creative opportunities to market properties that not only lead to a sale for her client but also to develop lasting relationships with each client built on trust. Her approach to selling a home involves many areas of advertising including traditional print marketing, online marketing, public home tours, broker tours, listing events and staging. She has sold and managed hundreds of properties including luxury homes, investments, foreclosures and short sales. Dedicated to her clients and committed to building trust, Laura provides strong communication throughout the selling and buying process. Laura understands that selling or buying a home is a very personal endeavor and she strives to make this a fun and positive experience for each client. Laura is a Broker Associate at FINE Homes Real Estate and Broker of Record for other real estate entities. Laura is an active member of her community, has a passion for Real Estate and is a Real Estate Investor. She supports her community in many ways by volunteering for local events and charities. Laura is also involved with local and international human rights organizations, local real estate community outreach programs, consumer education groups and fundraising for children’s hospitals in Southern California. She has resided in North County San Diego for over 10 years and currently lives in Carlsbad with her husband and two children. She is intimately familiar with the local and regional real estate market and is dedicated to helping people.
Direct: (760) 689-2850 | Fax: (760) 683-3261 | WEB: finehomesandliving.com | Email: Laura@FINEsd.com | Web: LauraAndert.com
• Specializing in home sales in 92011 and 92009. • Laura Andert has proven results in getting “top value” for your home. • Since 2002, Laura has been a specialist in all aspects of real estate sales. • Laura’s specialties include luxury sales, staging, home design, home tours, listing events and creative marketing. • Laura holds certifications in the Disposition and Default Industry including Foreclosures and Short Sales. • Consistent print advertising for listings, HD home video tours, social media marketing and VIP open house events.
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3306 BUMANN Rd - OLIVENHAIN
COUNTRY ROSE IN OLIVENHAIN | Extensive remodeling and exciting expansions in this gorgeous 4800+ square foot, 6 bedroom, 6.5 bath home in the popular community of Country Rose. Lives like a single story with the luxurious first floor master bedroom, with upstairs loft, built-in office and fireplace. Five bedrooms are on the first floor with another upstairs loft/bedroom with full bath. Newer, ”state of the art” kitchen. Hardwood floors, granite counters. Sited on 2+ flat, usable acres, amazing pool, covered patio, built-in barbecue, outdoor fireplace. Like a beautiful country park. Huge lower yard, prime, flat, horse property with tennis court and guest house potential. OFFERED AT $1,889,000
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521 Latigo Row - Olivenhain
Nestled in hills of Olivenhain | Located on a premiere two acre lot in exclusive gated community, sits a Grand Country Estate. With commanding views of the country side.and more than 5000 Sq. Ft., guests will find find both comfort & entertainment throughout spacious interiors and outdoor living spaces. A possibility of 8 bedrooms in this home. Located on a quite cul-de-sac, that includes winding paths in a wooded glen, that leads to two detached architecturally designed studios, used for private gymnasium, hobby enthusiast or art gallery. OFFERED AT $1, 999,000
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3304 Lone Hill Lane - Olivenhain
Nestled in hills of Olivenhain | Located on 2 acres in the exclusive gated community of Knightsbridge you will find a stunning 5513 Sq.Ft. estate with an amazing panoramic view of the Olivenhain countryside and a back yard oasis with spectacular vanishing edge pool surrounded by tropical palm trees. Classic style and sophisticated dÊcor compliment the interior with an elegant dual staircase. Thoughtful family floor plan with the master suite and three secondary bedrooms on the upper level, all enjoying glorious views, and one bedroom suite on the first floor with it’s own private entrance. Total of 5 bedrooms, two potential bedrooms & 4.5 Baths. OFFERED AT $2,295,000
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6449 Rainbow Heights Road - FALLBROOK
A country resort beyond compare | Gated & secluded, 7000 sq.ft. Fallbrook mansion on 14+acres. 20 car garage. 1900 sq.ft. Guest house. Inspirational panoramic views from most rooms, Gorgeous Spanish vestibule entry with cathedal ceiling, wooden beams & wrought iron accents. Spanish Limestone floors, carved wood fireplaces. Arched doorways, sensational center island kitchen featuring extraordinary views, 3000 sq.ft. view decking surround the home. Full walk out basement below. Parklike grounds with beautiful lake and seasonal waterfall. Pool, spa & cabana. Helicopter landing. PRICE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.
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CABO SAN LUCAS BEACHFRONT VILLA
BEACHFRONT VILLA | Villa Amanda is an exquisite single story beachfront villa, featuring 5,808 square feet of air-conditioned space with marble tile flooring throughout. There are five beautifully appointed suites and five and one-half marble and granite bathrooms, state-of-the-art kitchen with a granite island. The tastefully decorated living room, dining room and master bedroom pocket doors open up completely to allow unobstructed views of the Sea of Cortez. The beautiful landscaping, infinity edge pool, Jacuzzi, private access to the beach, pool side shower, palapa, bbq and white sandy beach make you forget you are in the desert. OFFERED AT $4,595,000
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Panoramic Ocean View - CABO SAN LUCAS
VILLA DEL CORAZON | New 5000 sq. ft, 2 story contemporary Mexican style home. 7 bedrooms and 7.5 baths, sleeps 16 people comfortably, located in the gated residential golf community of Cabo Del Sol. Master suite on main floor with pool access. Detached guest casita, fully furnished and ready to move in immediately. Large infinity pool. Great home for large family, corporate retreats or a fantastic vacation rental property. OFFERED AT $2,199,000 USD FLEX MLS 13-1328
LEE RAMAGE
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Agent Profile
Margaret DeLao | Producing extraordinary results for her clients A pioneer of marketing and innovative marketing strategies set this high-end luxury real estate agent a part from the pack. Margaret DeLao is known as one of southern California’s premier real estate agents—an expert in residential areas all throughout San Diego county. DeLao prides herself on developing fresh alternatives to traditional real estate strategies. As a San Diego real estate professional she is excited to bring her clients maximum exposure on a global scale with new techniques and technologies in marketing. With several years of comprehensive experience, as well as a family background in real estate, DeLao rolls out the red carpet for every client, delivering unparalleled results that far exceed expectation. Thorough her understanding of San Diego’s real estate market, she is able to provide insightful knowledge to clients with confidence. Standing up to challenges has become her trademark as DeLao strives to continue her outstanding company and industry sales achievement awards. While these notable achievements are the hallmark of her success, her biggest reward is her clients satisfaction after reaching their real estate dreams. Direct: (858) 229-8016 | Office: (760) 634-2103 | Fax: (760) 634-2104 | Email: Margaret@FINEsd.com
• Specializing in home sales in 92127 since 2003. • Margaret DeLao has proven results in getting “top value” for your home. • Since 2003, Margaret DeLao holds the record high, over any other agent, for highest value home ever sold in 4s Ranch!* • Since 2003, Margaret DeLao holds the record high, over any other agent, for highest value home ever sold in Santa Fe Valley, in the gated communitiees of Salviati, Bel Etage and Savenna. • Consistent print advertisement for listings, HD home video tours, social media marketing and VIP open house events. *excluding gated communities
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TO THE POINT
SEPTEMBER
To the Pointe Ballet provides outlet for dancers of all ages. Article by Nicole Lawrence |
All photos used with permission
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eople embrace the art of ballet for a variety of reasons. Sometimes children and athletes are enrolled
legs or let off a little steam with friends.
explained. “I was born to be a dancer.”
Whether they begin a young prodigy
After pursing remarkable careers as
or fall into it by chance later on, dancers
professional dancers, Wistrich and his
to develop better posture or grace.
are express a key part of who they are. It
wife Elizabeth decided to open the City
Sometimes it’s because a child has been
truly becomes a part of them—a feeling
Ballet, located in Pacific Beach. They
pirouetting around the house, displaying
reflected by internationally acclaimed
wanted to create a dance academy that
a keen interest in movement since the
dancer, artistic director, teacher and
offered quality training so they could
moment she learned to walk. Or perhaps
cofounder of the City Ballet of San Diego
share what they had learned from their
it’s an adult who decided to take up ballet
Steven Wistrich: “Dancing and teaching
many teachers over the years.
later in life to sculpt those famous dancer’s
is not what I do, it’s what I am,” he
In fact, all of the instructors at the [continued on page 58]
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City Ballet have had professional careers as dancers. “Whereas other schools hire people who have never danced professionally—resulting in children who are badly trained from the beginning— we wanted to have a school where our students would learn from first-class dancers who pass on all of their wonderful knowledge they have received from other generations,” Wistrich explained. Twenty years later, the City Ballet of San Diego is known for bringing together professional artists from across the country and around the world, performing classical and contemporary ballet at San Diego’s premier dance venue, the historic Spreckels Theatre in downtown San Diego. Similarly, the San Diego Ballet is also a highly recognized dance company, known for producing some of the best shows in town. Artistic Director Robin Sherertz Morgan opened the company in 1991 to allow students graduating from her San Diego School of Ballet the opportunity to remain in San Diego and work alongside professional dancers, rather than be forced to look elsewhere to find jobs. Located in Point Loma at Liberty Station, the San Diego School of Ballet works to provide dancers with a San
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Diego-based training center that offers quality instruction, advanced classes in dance and opportunities to participate in annual shows. What differentiates this company is its mission to “entertain, excite and educate,” accomplished in a “more edgy way than a regular classical ballet company,” according to Morgan. Yet, as lovers of the art, both of these schools are not only concerned with teaching dance at the highest level, but also with enriching their students physically, mentally and spiritually. From an exercise standpoint, the muscle coordination involved not only tones up the body, but includes other benefits such as muscular strengthening, the building of cardiovascular stamina, improved heart and lung capacity, lowered blood pressure and lowered cholesterol, as well as increased coordination flexibility, balance and posture. In essence, it allows participants to forget they are even “exercising”—and, instead, lets them dance their way to fitness. But the benefits of dancing go beyond the physical. Immersed in the sensual pleasure of movement, there is no room for thought outside of the dance, and this allows dancers to reconnect with their selves as they connect mind to body.
This, in turn, also makes dance authentic, creative and healing for those who do it, and allows these people to release emotion joyfully. “The feeling is almost indescribable,” Wistrich said. “It’s like you go into another place and become another being where your body is speaking for you. Where you express everything that is inside of you through your body. Basically, you are exposing your whole soul.” Through this type of self-expression and emotional release, one experiences a boost of feel-good endorphins that promote a sense of wellbeing, self-confidence and spiritual growth. Whether born with the inherent talent for dancing or not, the opportunity to perform these movements and steps, set to music, alongside classmates or solo, are skills that stay with students for life—and allow a very different outlook on life. And while the City Ballet and San Diego School of Ballet design classes to meet the needs of students who set their sites on making dance a career, these schools also create classes to meet the needs of anyone at any level or age. At the very least, it provides an exceptional way to stay in shape, have fun and make lifelong friends—no matter what your aspirations may be.
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FACING TERROIR
SEPTEMBER
Facing Terroir Wine tasting need not be intimidating. By Harold S. Small, J.D., AEP | All photos used with permission.
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asting wine is probably the most important part of enjoying wine. Unfortunately, too many people think wine tasting is either beyond their grasp or a holier-than-
since salt is not generally found in wine, that leaves three primary
thou form of wine snobbery. While there may be a correct way to
a resident of San Diego and author of “Power Entertaining”—
taste wine, how you taste it is up to you.
described the beginning of wine analysis using the same three
tastes.” Eddie Osterland—the first Master Sommelier in the United States,
Many people have seen 100-point rating scales in various
essential components as Gancy. Osterland characterized the three
publications and some are old enough to remember the 20-point
components that influence wine’s taste as “sweetness (from sugar
rating scale from the University of California Davis that preceded
and alcohol), sourness (from acidity) and bitterness (from tannins).”
the higher point scale. Some think of wine as good-versus-bad,
Most everyone understands the concepts of sweetness, sourness
yummy, tasty, or just give-me-another-glass, assuming it must be
and bitterness, so this sentence is helpful in understanding these
good because it has alcohol.
components of wine.
The first tip for tasting wine is to be adventurous; experiment
Some people can discern the components and their impact right
and taste wines you’ve never had before. Then the analysis begins.
away. Others learn to find them in the wine, identify them and then
There is a step-by-step process by which to taste wine—or so the
complete their analysis of wine. Consider it a learning process or
sommeliers will tell you. David Glancy, a Master Sommelier and
as a training of the palate. You need to use your taste buds, which
founder of the San Francisco Wine School, offered some advice:
Osterland describes as “distinctly different as your fingerprints.”
“The four main families of taste are sweet, sour, salty and bitter, and
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“...after swallowing the wine, think about the flavors, textures and body of the wine.“ [continued from page 60]
own palate) and not necessarily rely on some wine critic’s 91/100 score,” he said. “No one tastes the same wine exactly the same and developing your own skill is what everyone needs to do.” So how do you do that? There are essentially five steps to tasting wine. Begin by looking at the shade of color and the opacity of the wine. To get started, pour three different white wines into glasses and look at them. Then do the same with three different red wines. How do they compare with one another? Darker? More intense? Is one more difficult to see through? Think of their colors—does one look pale yellow or a rich golden color? In the case of red wine, is there a color variation at the rim when you hold the glass near horizontal to spread the wine and its color? There are color charts that you can look at to begin to understand the color variations that you may experience and what they tell you about the wine. For example, a browning of the red color at the edges indicates an older wine. After you learn from the appearance of the wine, you move on to its smell. You may have heard someone describe a white wine as having citrus on the nose, the smell of a rotten egg, or the smell of pineapple. In the case of red wine, you may have heard the description of red berries, floral of lavender, or cedar. Each of these smells and those depicted on an aroma wheel can help you to discern the type of wine. In some cases, they can help you to learn if the wine is “New World” or “Old World.” The more that the wine
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is swirled in the glass, the better to smell the wine and discern the nuances of the aromas. The next component is to taste the wine. Everyone loves this step. Take a small sip (not a gulp, and don’t swallow yet). Briefly swish the wine around your mouth to coat your tongue and your mouth before swallowing. As you swirl it—also before and after swallowing the wine—think about the flavors, textures and body of the wine. Is the wine thin or is it opaque? Is it unctuous? Do the flavors match the smells from the aromas detected before tasting? Does the wine result in the burning sensation of alcohol? Does the wine have a bitter taste from the tannins? How long is the finish? Space does not allow us to get into consideration of swallowing or spitting, so just taste and enjoy. Now, think about what you have tasted. The first question to ask is whether you liked it. If so, why? Do you want to drink it again? If the answer is no, try to determine what you did not like about the wine. When possible, participate in a tasting with others. After tasting and exploring your feelings about a wine, discuss others’ perceptions. This can be great fun. The bottom line is to find wines that suit your palate and enjoy them. If you want to take your wine tasting to another level, see the documentary “Somm” or enroll in a wine tasting class—and then start tasting!
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PEDAGOGY OF SUCCESS
Pedagogy of Success Local private schools customize the educational experience. Article by Raya Greenbaum | All photos used with permission
N
elson Mandela famously described education as “the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.” For people who concur, it should come to no surprise that in San Diego, private and independent centers of education play an enormous role in the future of our society and global conscience. And it is safe to assert that children do not all learn in the same standardized way. For some, it’s the arts that inspire movement though creativity. For others, science will unlock the intrinsic passion of innovation. And still more will discover the world
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through expedition—taking on humanitarian causes in an environment that begins to water these saplings at a very early age. However, it is with elite and progressive programs that we begin to see an alternative process to one of the most important human interactions: Education. In San Diego County, a variety of schools present families with the opportunity to find pedagogy that forms to the needs and internal desires of their children. The following eight private and independent schools present diverse options to help students reach their personal best.
SEPTEMBER
“I wanted the whole world to be my campus… here we use an expeditionary approach.”
- Dr. Stuart Grauer
The Grauer School Grades 6 – 12 1500 S. El Camino Real Encinitas, CA 92024 760-944-6777 grauerschool.com
The “small schools” movement in the United States creates the opportunity for individualized attention for students to expand their educational opportunities. The Grauer School has established itself as leader, accepting a select 150 students for class sizes capping at about 12. This college preparatory school extends beyond the classroom to support students as they discover their life purposes. Through a humanitarian environment, leadership opportunities and education expeditions, The Grauer School upholds the vision that “graduates will become humanitarian, ethical and exemplary leaders.” Founder and visionary Dr. Stuart Grauer is a world traveler, a passionate educator and articulate expert on the matter of independent education. “I wanted the whole world to be my campus…here we use an expeditionary approach,” he explained. “Human beings are naturally curious. The Grauer School is constantly seeking spaces in and out of classroom, with individual students to provide opportunities so kids can exercise that natural curiosity and we balance that with our requirements for college preparatory.” Grades 6 through 12 have a variety of options for enrollment as 160 courses are offered at The Grauer School. In the classroom, the student-teacher ratio is low at about 7 to 1. For those requiring more interaction on a personal level, several student support programs are available through Grauer mentoring. The
3 – 5 Homework Program sets aside two hours Monday through Thursday for students to have hands-on interaction and answer coursework questions. One-on-one classes, where a faculty member teaches a student individually, take this a step further. A third option is educational mentoring that is available to students who want educational and organizational assistance, as well as the option for private mentoring. Only full-time students have this option available with limited enrollment. This program is set up to work on social, homework and tutoring matters. This school year’s tuition is estimated to range from $22,000 to $23,500, with an annual enrollment fee of $1,700 to $2,200. This includes most field trips, comprehensive college placement counseling and academic, athletic and arts programming, as well as the Expeditionary Learning program. Every student at The Grauer School steps out of the classroom for these twice annual, weeklong expeditions, one in the fall and one in the spring or winter. Activities include a range from hiking, backpacking and climbing to humanitarian work like building homes. At the essence of it, students are learning to communicate with nature, volunteer and team build. Through these excursions, students broaden their education experiences in the arts, culture and geography, as well as physical and social challenges, community service, and student reflection. The expeditions also provide another method to practice resourcefulness, compassion and humanitarian service, which are all a part of the Grauer Philosophy. On average, by graduation, students will have completed well more than 50 hours of community service and typically eight weeks of expeditions. Through its range of educational offerings to students in and out of the classroom, The Grauer School holds true to its credo: “Our students mean the world to us.” [continued on page 66]
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Santa Fe Christian Schools
Maranatha Christian Schools
Kindergarten – Grade 12 838 Academy Drive Solana Beach, CA 92075 858-755-8900 sfcs.net
Preschool – Grade 12 9050 Maranatha Drive San Diego, CA 92127 858-759-9737 maranathachristianschools.org
“Open Hearts, Open Doors” symbolizes the promise of Santa Fe Christian Schools. It commits to honor students and their families while they are enrolled and in the time following. This also embraces the culture and passion as it aims to expand minds, build faith and enrich lives. The Solana Beach campus consists of three schools: Lower (kindergarten through grade 5), middle (grades 6 to 8) and upper (grades 9 to 12). Each year, the middle and upper school students select a theme and scripture verse for the lower school to adopt. Small class sizes of about 20 ensure individual opportunities for success. In 2013, 87 percent of seniors received college merit scholarships. Santa Fe Christian also offers a preschool in Encinitas.
Maranatha Christian Schools help students build the fundamentals for lifelong achievement. Students are encouraged to grow in multiple areas, including sports, arts and academics. Small class sizes, enrichment programs and technology integration support students from preschool to grade 12 and build the school’s core values: faith, honor and diligence. The school started a private school satellite program for homeschooled students this year. This flexible program works with families and provides athletes an opportunity to meet NCAA and CIF eligibility requirements through its sports programs. Non-athletes are also welcome to enroll on campus for classes if desired. Tuition starts at $7,908 for kindergarten through fifth grade, and goes up to $9,689 for high school.
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La Jolla Country Day School
The Bishop’s School
The Bishop’s School
La Jolla Country Day School
The Bishop’s School
Age 3 – Grade 12 9490 Genesee Ave. La Jolla, CA 92037 858-453-3440 ljcds.org
Grades 6-12 7607 La Jolla Blvd. La Jolla, CA 92037 858-459-4021 bishops.com
Fostering scholars, artists and athletes, La Jolla Country Day School maintains its moral and ethical tone with its Six Pillars of Character: trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness, caring and citizenship. Students in the lower school (Tiny Torreys through grade 4), middle school (grades 5 to 8) and upper school (grades 9 to 12) participate in small size classes for individualized attention. About 70 percent of the teachers have postgraduate degrees with an average tenure of 15 years. The curriculum emphasizes global engagement and understanding, and the World Language Program. Tuition for Tiny Torreys starts at $13,520 and $14,400 for junior kindergarten, while kindergarten through grade 12 ranges from $24,830 to $28,650.
Since 1909, students have been welcomed to The Bishop’s School community through its annual matriculation ceremony. With a 9-to-1 student-teacher ratio, the upper and middle schools focus on academic stimulation paired with moral and ethical responsibilities. The middle school serves as a three-year transition between elementary and the upper school. These students learn thematic approaches to coursework to prepare them for high school. In the upper school, students enter a range of studies to prepare them for college and their life goals. Tuition for the last school year was $28,900. The Bishop’s School awards about 20 percent of its students about $2.9 million annually in financial aid. [continued on page 68]
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Francis Parker School
Horizon Prep
Francis Parker School
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Horizon Prep
Francis Parker School
Preschool – Grade 10 6233 El Apajo Road Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92067 858-746-5599 horizonprep.org
Junior Kindergarten – Grade 5 Grades 6 – 12 4201 Randolph St. 6501 Linda Vista Road San Diego, CA, 92103 San Diego, CA, 92111 619-298-9110 858-569-0621 francisparker.org
Formerly offering preschool through eighth grade, Horizon Prep is offering high school grades 9 and 10 starting fall 2013, with plans to expand to include grades 11 in 2014 and 12 in 2015. The graduating class of 2016 will be the first to cross the stage at Horizon Prep. Curriculum is designed to prepare students’ minds, bodies and souls, and strengthen with classically based, Christ-centered, academic excellence. Students rank in the top three percent nationwide with standardized test scores in the top 97th percentile. For preschool, tuition costs $4,050 to $8,820 annually, while pre-kindergarten falls between $6,318 and $8,820, depending on the number of days enrolled. Tuition starts at $12,300 for kindergarten through fifth grade, and increases to $17,520 for high school.
As San Diego’s oldest independent, nondenominational, coeducational day school, Francis Parker School presents a successful history of educating students since 1912. The studentfaculty ratio is 10-to-1 for the more than 1,230 students in the lower, middle and upper schools on two campuses. For junior kindergarten, tuition costs $18,000 and goes up to $27,300 for grade 12. One step Francis Parker School takes to prepare its students for the technologically advancing world is through its iPad Initiative; this school year is the first students in grades 6 – 9 will be required to use iPads to replace some course textbooks with e-books. In a few years, grades 10 – 12 will also participate in this 1-to-1 computing environment.
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“cruise” the halls looking for unlocked doors to find their victim. Put a stop to this type of violence by always locking your dorm room door and never giving strangers access to your building.
“predators...cruise the halls looking for unlocked doors to find their victim.”
5
Tips to Stay Safe at College
Article by Dallas Jessup |
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PARTIES
A great social life is part of the college experience but remember: Never put down your beverage and come back to it. Date rape drugs are prevalent on the college scene, and are impossible to detect without a test kit. Go to parties as a group, watch out for each other and leave together. Alcohol is involved in the majority of university sexual assaults, and a nice guy can quickly turn into a different and violent person when he is under the influence.
2
ATM’S AND PARKING LOTS
Cash machines and parking lots are frequent stops in college. Unfortunately, the bad guys see ATMs in less-traveled areas as a hunting ground, and the same goes for dark parking lots, the site of a high percentage of campus assaults. Make a very-public ATM your cash source, and either avoid poorly lighted or deserted parking lots or go with a friend. For predator avoidance, there’s safety in numbers. Try to avoid parking next to vans, or if one has parked next to you, go back and ask a security guard to escort you to your car.
3
Hall Cruising
A big trend in on-campus violence comes from hall cruising, where trusting residents give innocent-appearing predators access to dorms, sororities or residence halls. The predators then
4
Campus Shuttle
Late-night library or social visits are part of college life, but coming home you are often alone. While campuses may seem like islands of safety, they are open to outsiders from every direction. Either walk with friends or take advantage of the campus shuttle when you are crossing campus at night.
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BE INFORMED
Just Yell Fire produced a film that anyone can watch for free online. It raises awareness of the many dangers girls face at college, and offers some avoidance strategies. Also included is a Dating Bill of Rights, to remind girls they have rights in relationships—to report violence against them, to have friends outside of a relationship and to help stop dating abuse. Finally, there are some street-fighting, getaway tips from expert martial artists any girl can use to get away from someone twice her size.
justyellfire.org Just Yell Fire, a nonprofit movement combats violence against girls and young women. It has grown into a 1.8 million girl revolution across 66 countries and is the basis of stay-safe programs at universities, high schools and shelters across the U.S.
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San Diego Restaurant Week When: Sept. 15-20 Where: San Diego Admission: $10 – $40 For a full five days, let your taste buds explore the city’s finest restaurants for the annual San Diego Restaurant week. With more than 180 participating restaurants offering two-course lunch and three-course dinner menus, it’s the perfect time to embark on your next culinary adventure. sandiegorestaurantweek.com
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“The Who’s Tommy” When: Sept. 18 – Oct. 5 Where: Moonlight Amphitheater Admission: $15 – $50 To end a great summer season, the Moonlight Stage Production will showcase “The Who’s Tommy,” an entertaining rock opera and an exhilarating story of hope, healing and the human spirit. moonlightstage.com
Taste of Downtown When: Sept. 26 Where: Downtown Admission: $30 – $35
“The Last Goodbye” When: Sept. 20 – Nov. 3 Where:The Old Globe Theatre Admission: $29 – $109 “The Last Goodbye” is a new musical fusing Shakespeare’s “Romeo and Juliet” with the music of Jeff Buckley. This unique work of theater is a remarkable mix of classic and modern, with original Shakespeare text and some of the most passionate rock music of the past 20 years, staged with limitless invention by one of the true stage visionaries at work today. theoldglobe.org
The Annual Taste of Downtown will showcase 50 of downtown San Diego’s most fabulous restaurants. From 5 to 9 p.m., work your way through the Gaslamp Quarter, Financial District, East Village and Horton Plaza. Tickets can be purchased online or at the event. downtownsandiego.org
18th Annual Oktoberfest When: Sept. 22 Where: Encinitas Admission: Free From 10a.m. to 5p.m., quench your thirst at the annual Oktoberfest in Encinitas, where more than 200 vendors extend throughout six blocks for beer and fun. Enjoy the family fun zone, authentic German cuisine and Bavarian dancers—a mix of entertainment the whole family can enjoy. encinitasoktoberfest.com
Challenge Walk MS When: Sept. 27-29 Where: Carlsbad to San Diego The National MS Society will move forward at its annual Challenge Walk MS. Beginning in Carlsbad and going through to Embarcadero Park, the walk spans three days and 50 miles. It’s an all-inclusive weekend that helps to raise funds and awareness for multiple sclerosis. mymschallenge.com
22nd Annual San Diego Heart Walk When: Sept. 28 Where: Petco Park Admission: Free The American Heart Association’s annual walk promotes heart-healthy living and celebrates survivors of heart disease and stroke. Participants are encouraged to raise $100 to help fund heart disease research. From 6 to 10 a.m., walkers will travel through the historic downtown and enjoy a free health expo, food and educational booths, kid’s zone and live music. heart.org
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Fashion Week San Diego When: Sept. 30 – Oct. 6 Where: Port Pavilion at the Broadway Pier Admission: $100 – $200
Old Town San Diego Art Festival When: Oct. 5 10a.m.-8p.m. & Oct. 6 10a.m.-6:00p.m. Where: Old Town Admission: Free
The largest entertainment fashion event in San Diego, San Diego Fashion Week celebrates up-and-coming designers showcasing their spring and summer collections. The week-long event features a variety of runway and trunk shows. fashionweeksd.com
Hosted by the Old Town Chamber of Commerce, the annual Old Town San Diego Art Festival lets visitors wander down the streets of Old Town and take in the work of more than 100 contemporary artists. There will be a variety of paintings, sculptures, ceramics, chalk art, fashions, furniture, jewelry and the work of local art galleries on display. oldtownartfestival.com
Mission Bay Triathlon When: Oct. 6 Where: Mission Bay Admission: $85 More than 1,600 competitors from around the country will return for the XTERRA Wetsuits Mission Bay Triathlon, a one-of-a-kind triathlon on Fiesta Island. Participants will swim a half-kilometer, bike 15, then finish out with a 5k run. kozevents.com
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