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APRIL

4/1 April Fool’s Day 4/1-30 Aloha Days at Auto Club of Southern California. SAVE Travel $$$ call (760) 930-7515 4/1 Padres vs. Dodgers – Padres Opening Day. 3:40 pm. www.padres.com.

4/1 Blackberry Smoke: Fire in the Hole Tour 2014 at San Diego House of Blues. 8 pm.

(619) 299-2583. www.houseofblues.com.

4/1-6 Moonlight Stage Productions presents The World Goes ‘Round: The Songs of Kander & Ebb at the AVO Playhouse, 303 Main Street, Vista. www.moonlightstage.com.

4/1-6 San Diego Musical Theatre presents Cats. The Birch North Park Theatre, 2891 University Ave, San Diego. www.birchnorthparktheatre.net.

4/1-5/4 The Old Globe Theatre presents Time and the Conways. www.theoldglobe.org.

4/2 Padres vs. Dodgers at Petco Park. 7:10 pm. www.padres.com.

4/2 Wow! First Wednesday presents High Society Jazz Band at California Center of Arts, Escondido. 4 pm & 7pm. Free event. www.artcenter.org.

4/2 Odesza, D33J, Kodak To Graph perform at The Casbah, 2501 Kettner Blvd, San Diego. www.casbahmusic.com.

4/3 Taste of Leucadia on Hwy 101 in Leucadia. www.leucadia101.com.

4/3 Intergenerational Games. Walnut Grove Park, San Marcos. 8am. www.san-marcos.net.

4/3-4 Big Head Todd and The Monsters at the Belly Up. 8 pm. (858) 481-8140. www.bellyup.com.

4/4 Cruisin’ Grand, Escondido, 5pm-9pm. Era cars line Escondido’s Grand Avenue every Friday night. Amazing display of cars! www.cruisingrand.com.

4/4 MiraCosta College’s International Film Series. 1 &7pm. Free admission.

(760) 757-2121. www.miracosta.edu.

4/4 Yesterday & Today: Beatles Jukebox. Poway Center for the Performing Arts. 8 pm. www.powayarts.org.

4/4 Encinitas “State of City” event at Community Center, 1140 Oakcrest Park Drive, Encinitas. 5 pm-8 pm. www.encinitaschamber.com.

4/4 La Jolla Music Society presents Haydn’s The Creation: Music of the Baroque. 8 pm. www.sandiegotheatres.org.

4/4 Butterfly Jungle Preview Dinner. Hunte Nairobi Pavilion in the San Diego Safari Park. 5:30pm. www.sdzsafaripark.org.

4/4 Willie Nelson & Family at Humphreys by the Bay. www.humphreysconcerts.com.

4/4-5 8th Annual Oceanside Jazz Festival. MiraCosta College Concert Hall. www.oceansidejazzfestival.com.

4/4-4/6 Goodguys Meguiar 14th Del Mar Nationals at Del Mar Fairground. www.good-guys.com.

4/5 -27 Second Spring-Conserving Nature in Life and Art Exhibit at the California Center for the Arts, Escondido’s Museum. www.artcenter.org.

4/5 NCAA Final Four National Semifinal Game. AT&T Stadium, North Texas. www.ncaa.com.

4/5 Hike in San Marcos, Cerro De Las Posas/Double Peak. 8:30-12pm. (760) 744-9000. www.san-marcos.net.

4/5 Comedy Night at Tuscany Restaurant –Copa West Showroom in La Costa featuring James P. Connolly and Live Music featuring Steve Orr & Danny DiCarlo with vary special guests. Tickets $25 in advance. $30 day of event. Call tickets (760) 929-8111.

4/5 Valley Center Food Truck Festival. 12pm-6pm. Bates Nut Farm. www.vcfoodtruckfest.com. 4/5 Ladybug Day at the San Diego Botanic Garden. 10 am. www.sdbgarden.org. 4/5 San Diego Opera presents Don Quixote. 7 pm at the Civic Theatre. www.sandiegotheatres.org.

4/5 Queen Nation and Bonfire at the Pala Events Center, Pala Casino. 7:30pm.

(877) 946-7252. www.palacasino.com.

4/5 Opera Previews 2014. 10 am at the Schulman Auditorium, Carlsbad.

(760) 434-2904. www.carlsbadca.gov.

4/5 San Diego Theatres presents Italy’s Superstar, Zucchero: Americana Tour. 8 pm at the the Balboa Theatre. www.sandiegotheatres.org.

4/5-4/27 San Diego Zoo Safari Park presents Butterfly Jungle. Thousands of butterflies in a huge aviary. (760) 747-8702. www.sdzsafaripark.com.

4/5-6 Ladybug Festival at Weidner’s Gardens. 695 Normandy Road, Encinitas.

(760) 436-2194. www.weidners.com.

4/5 The Cult performs at Humphreys by the Bay. www.humphreysconcerts.com.

4/5 “Connections” Concert Series: Silver Screen Onstage at Carlsbad Library. 2pm (760) 602-2012. www.carlsbadca.gov.

4/5 Brian Wahlstrom showcasing Italian Opera and Pop Standards at Tuscany Restaurant piano bar in La Costa www.tuscanylacosta.com (760) 729-8111.

4/5 Madame LeRoux & Krewe at The Carlsbad Flower Fields. www.theflowerfields.com.

4/5-6 Scholastic Surf Series High School State Championships: Team Competition.

South Harbor Jetty, Oceanside, 7am-4:30pm. www.surfsss.org.

4/6 Bluegrass Day at The Flower Fields in Carlsbad. (760) 431-0352. www.theflowerfields.com.

4/6 Rob Thomas performs at Humphreys by the Bay. www.humphreysconcerts.com.

4/6 Oceanside Yacht Club Opening Day. 1950 Harbor Drive North, Oceanside.

(760) 722-5751. www.oceansideyc.net.

4/6 Spring Festival at Via Vera Cruz Street in San Marcos. Music, entertainment, food, booths. www.sanmarcoschamber.com.

4/7 Art in the Park. Free event. 10 am, Poway Community Park. (858) 668-4671. www.poway.org.

4/7 NCAA Final Four National Championship Game. AT&T Stadium, North Texas. www.ncaa.com.

4/7 Scholastic Surf Series High School State Championships: Individual Competition.

South Harbor Jetty, Oceanside, 7am-4:30pm. www.surfsss.org.

4/8 San Diego Opera presents Don Quixote. 7 pm at the Civic Theatre. www.sandiegotheatres.org.

4/8 Craig Morgan: The Journey Tour 2014 at San Diego House of Blues. 7:30 pm.

(619) 299-2583. www.houseofblues.com.

4/9 Foster the People at the Belly Up. 8 pm. (858) 481-8140. www.bellyup.com.

4/10 – 13 Masters PGA Golf at Augusta GA on CBS and ESPN 4/11-13 Coachella Concert Weekend. www.coachella.com.

4/11 San Diego Opera presents Don Quixote. 7 pm at the Civic Theatre. www.sandiegotheatres.org.

4/11-12 Super Diamond at the Belly Up. 9 pm. (858) 481-8140. www.bellyup.com.

4/11 Fun Friday Nights! Kids 4-12 years, $20/child. City of San Marcos. www.san-marcos.net.

4/11 Cruisin’ Grand, Escondido, 5pm-9pm. Era cars line Escondido’s Grand Avenue every Friday night. Amazing display of cars! www.cruisingrand.com.

4/11-13 Home Improvement Show at the Del Mar Fairgrounds. www.homeshowusa.net.

4/11- 13 La Jolla Concours d’Elegance Motor and Car Show at La Jolla Cove. www.lajollaconcours.com.

4/11-13 Van Slyke Championship Regatta. Oceanside Yacht Club, Oceanside Harbor. (760) 722-5751. www.oceansideyc.net.

4/11 Music by the Sea Series: Svetlana Smolina. 7:30pm, Encinitas Library, 540 Cornish Drive. www.ci.encinitas.ca.us.

4/11-12 Ian Edwards at the Mad House Comedy Club. 6 pm. www.madhousecomedyclub.com.

4/11 Padres vs. Tigers at Petco Park. 7:10 pm. www.padres.com.

4/12 This Is Jazz! 2014. 4 pm at the Schulman Auditorium, Carlsbad. (760) 434-2904. www.carlsbadca.gov.

4/12 – 19 Hansen’s Spring Sale on Hwy 101 in Encinitas (760) 753-6595 www.hansensurf.com 4/12 La Jolla Music Society presents Ramsey Lewis & John Pizzarelli: Straighten Up & Fly Right, The Nat King Cole Tribute. 8 pm at the Balboa Theatre. www.sandiegotheatres.org.

4/12 Padres vs. Tigers at Petco Park. 5:40 pm. www.padres.com.

4/12 Easter Egg Hunt. 9:30am-12pm at Bates Nut Farm. (760) 749-4902. www.batesnutfarm.biz.

4/12 Moonlight Stage Productions presents Ticket To Ride: A Tribute To The Beatles at the AVO Playhouse. 7:30 pm. 303 Main Street, Vista. www.moonlightstage.com.

4/12 Pride of Vista Scholarship Pageant. Miss Pride of Visa, Miss Teen Pride of Vista, Junior Miss and Little Miss. Girls/women aged 7-24. www.missprideofvista.com.

4/12-5/11 The Old Globe Theatre presents Water by the Spoonful. www.theoldglobe.org.

4/12- 5/4 Mandate Memories at the North Coast Repertory Theatre, Solana Beach.

(858) 481-1055. www.northcoastrep.org.

4/12-13 Spring Time Open House at Weidner’s Gardens. 695 Normandy Road, Encinitas. (760) 436-2194. www.weidners.com.

4/12-13 ArtFest 2014 at San Diego Botanic Garden. 230 Quail Gardens Drive, Encinitas. (760) 436-3036. www.sdbgarden.org.

4/12-5/4 New Village Arts presents To Kill a Mockingbird. New Village Arts Theatre, 2787 State Street, Carlsbad. (760) 433-3245. www.newvillagearts.org.

4/12 Old Poway Park hosts Standard Flower Show, 9am-3pm. Admission free for all ages. Old Poway Park at 14134 Midland Road, Poway. (858) 668-4576. www.poway.org.

4/12 March of Dimes: March for Babies-North County. 8am, Oceanside Pier. 3.5 mile walk. www.marchforbabies.org.

4/12-13 4th Annual Chocolate Festival: A Celebration of Chocolate on the Bay. 11am-4pm. San Diego Maritime Museum. www.sdmaritime.org.

4/13 Charity and Padres Game! Padres vs Detroit donate and see a great game at same time. Feel Great Look Great Foundation helping chemo patients call (760) 744-2911. Tax deductible!

4/13 Fallbrook Avocado Festival, 9am-5pm. Exhibitors and booths in downtown Fallbrook. (760) 728-5845. www.fallbrookchamberofcommerce.org.

4/13 San Diego Opera presents Don Quixote. 7 pm at the Civic Theatre. www.sandiegotheatres.org.

4/13 MCC Choirs: Shakespeare & Love. MiraCosta College Concert Hall. 3 pm.

(760) 795-6815. www.miracosta.edu.

4/13 Springfest at Birch Aquarium. 6pm-8pm. www.aquarium.ucsd.edu.

4/13 All Star Comedy at the Mad House Comedy Club, Horton Plaza. 6 pm. www.madhousecomedyclub.com.

4/13 California Center for the Arts, Escondido, Discovery Series presents Pavel Kolesnikov, Piano. 3 pm. www.artcenter.org.

4/13 Red Hat Ladies’ Day and Style Show. The Carlsbad Flower Fields. 11 am. www.theflowerfields.com.

4/13 Wag & Walk-Lake Miramar. 9am, 10710 Scripps Lake Drive. www.sdhumane.org.

4/13 Muttropolis Food Drive and Adoption Event. Presented by San Diego Human Society. 227 South Cedros, Solana Beach. 11am-2pm. www.sdhumane.org.

4/14-22 Passover 4/14 Cage the Elephant at the Belly Up. 8 pm. (858) 481-8140. www.bellyup.com.

4/14 Padres vs. Rockies at Petco Park. 7:10 pm. www.padres.com.

4/15 City and Colour perform at Humphreys by the Bay. www.humphreysconcerts.com.

4/15 Mobb Deep at The Casbah, 2501 Kettner Blvd, San Diego. www.casbahmusic.com.

4/15 Padres vs. Rockies at Petco Park. 7:10 pm. www.padres.com.

4/16 Padres vs. Rockies at Petco Park. 7:10 pm. www.padres.com.

4/16 Broken Bells performs at Humphreys by the Bay. www.humphreysconcerts.com.

4/16-19 Marvel Universe Live! Valley View Casino Center. (619) 224-4171. www.valleyviewcasinocenter.com.

4/17 Padres vs. Rockies at Petco Park. 3:40 pm. www.padres.com.

4/17-20 Del Mar National Horse Show Western Week. Del Mar Fairgrounds. www.delmarnational.com.

4/17 Cypress Hill at San Diego House of Blues. 8 pm. (619) 299-2583. www.houseofblues.com.

4/17-18 Birch Aquarium Grunion Run at La Jolla beach. Hundreds of the small, silvery fish ride the waves onto shore for this remarkable mating ritual. www.aquarium.ucsd.edu.

4/17 Bryan Ferry: Can’t Let Go Tour at Humphreys by the Bay. www.humphreysconcerts.com.

4/17-27 MiraCosta Theatre presents Fox on the Fairway. (760) 795-6815. www.miracosta.edu.

4/17-18 Les Miserables presented by The Theatre School at North Coast Rep and Sing Your Song. AVO Playhouse: 303 Main Street, Vista. www.northcoastrep.org.

4/18 Padres vs. Giants at Petco Park. 7:10 pm. www.padres.com.

4/18 Cruisin’ Grand, Escondido, 5pm-9pm. Era cars line Escondido’s Grand Avenue every Friday night. Amazing display of cars! www.cruisingrand.com.

4/18 MiraCosta College’s International Film Series. 1 &7pm. Free admission.

(760) 757-2121. www.miracosta.edu.

4/18 Temptations & Four Tops at the Pala Events Center, Pala Casino. 8pm.

(877) 946-7252. www.palacasino.com.

4/18-20 Coachella Concert Weekend. www.coachella.com.

4/18 Plant Day and Orchid Odyssey at San Diego Zoo. www.sandiegozoo.org.

4/19 Padres vs. Giants at Petco Park. 5:40 pm. www.padres.com.

4/19 Carlsbad EGGstravaganza Spring Festival. 10 am, Poinsettia Park, 6600 Hidden Valley Road, Carlsbad. www.carlsbadca.gov.

4/19 Taste of Hillcrest, 12pm-4pm. Fifth and Robinson Ave, San Diego. (619) 233-5008. www.fabuloushillcrest.com.

4/19 Spring Party with Bunny at San Diego Botanic Garden. 230 Quail Gardens Drive, Encinitas. (760) 436-3036. www.sdbgarden.org.

4/19 Night of the Horse presents Hoof Beat Through History at the Del Mar Fairgrounds. www.delmarnational.com.

4/19 Easter Egg Hunt. 8 am at Poway Community Park. Free event. (858) 486-1441. www.poway.org.

4/19 Grupo Folklorico Tapatio de Oceanside Unidos por Tradicion 2014 at the California Center for the Arts, Escondido. 6:45 pm. www.artcenter.org.

4/19 Wag & Walk-Batiquitos Lagoon. 9am. 7380 Gabbiano Lane, Carlsbad. www.sdhumane.org.

4/19 Spring Egg Scramble. 8-10am, Walnut Grove Park, San Marcos. (760) 744-9000. www.san-marcos.net.

4/19 Birch Aquarium SEA Days: Party for the Planet. 11 am. www.aquarium.ucsd.edu.

4/20 Easter 4/20 Easter Egg Hunts (see list on page 33) 4/20 Padres vs. Giants at Petco Park. 1:10 pm. www.padres.com.

4/20 Kirk Franklin presents Gospel Brunch at the San Diego House of Blues. Two seatings, 10am and 1pm. (619) 299-2583. www.houseofblues.com.

4/20 Easter Brunch. Hunte Nairobi Pavilion in the San Diego Safari Park. 11am. www.sdzsafaripark.org.

4/20 40 Oz. To Freedom at the Belly Up. 8 pm. (858) 481-8140. www.bellyup.com.

4/21 SEA LIFE Aquarium sponsored beach clean up. Carlsbad Beach at Lifeguard Tower 30. Creek to Bay Clean Up. www.visitsealife.com.

4/22 Earth Day 4/22 Theresa Caputo at the Pala Events Center, Pala Casino. 7:30pm. (877) 946-7252. www.palacasino.com.

4/22 Auto Club AAA Gadabout Vacations discount travel call (760) 930-7515 4/22 SDUHSD College Night and Fair. Del Mar Fairgrounds, 6:30-9:30pm. www.sduhsdcollegenight.com.

4/22-5/2 Recollections Annual Student Art Exhibit. MiraCosta College. (760) 795-6657. www.miracosta.edu.

4/23 Mean Girls at the Birch North Park Theatre, 2891 University Ave. 7 pm. www.birchnorthparktheatre.net.

4/23 The Men perform at The Casbah, 2501 Kettner Blvd, San Diego. www.casbahmusic.com.

4/24 Boys & Girls Clubs of Carlsbad presents 62nd Annual Golf Tournament, 12:306:30pm. 7447 Batiquitos Drive, Carlsbad. (760) 729-0207. www.bgccarlsbad.org.

4/24 Piracy Today: Captain Mark Cedurn on the Rescue of Captain Phillips. 7 pm at the San Diego Natural History Museum’s Kaplan Theater. www.sdnhm.org.

4/24-27 Del Mar National Horse Show Dressage Week. Del Mar Fairgrounds. www.delmarnational.com.

4/24-27 Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs by Theatre West in San Marcos.

(760) 744-9000. www.san-marcos.net.

4/25 Chelsea Handler: Uganda Be Kidding Me Tour. 7 pm at the Civic Theatre. www.sandiegotheatres.org.

4/25-27 Guys and Dolls. Presented by STAR Repertory Theatre at the AVO Playhouse. www.starrepertorytheatre.com.

4/25 Daley performing at the San Diego House of Blues. 8 pm. (619) 299- 2583. www.houseofblues.com.

4/26-27 San Diego Kids Expo & Fair. Del Mar Fairgrounds. 10am-5pm. www.sandiegokidsexpo.com.

4/26 Blues Day at The Flower Fields in Carlsbad. (760) 431-0352. www.theflowerfields.com.

4/26 Cruisin’ Grand, Escondido, 5pm-9pm. Era cars line Escondido’s Grand Avenue every Friday night. Amazing display of cars! www.cruisingrand.com.

4/26 Evening of Musical Freestyles at the Del Mar Fairgrounds. 7 pm. www.delmarnational.com.

4/26-27 San Diego International Wine Show at the Del Mar Fairgrounds. www.sandiegointernationalwineshow.com.

4/26 March of Dimes: March for Babies-San Diego. 8am, Balboa Park. 3.5 mile walk. www.marchforbabies.org.

4/26 San Elijo Elementary School’s Country Fair. 10am-4pm. (888) 726-3545. www.smusd.org.

4/26 Encinitas Garden Festival & Tour, 10am-4:30pm. (760) 753-8615. www.encinitasgardenfestival.org.

4/26-27 Photo Video West at the Del Mar Fairgrounds. www.photovideowest.com.

4/26 Trash to Treasure Family Day at the San Diego Natural History Museum. 11 am. www.sdnhm.org.

4/26-27 31st Annual Encinitas Street Fair. South Coast Hwy 101 between D St & J St. 9am-5pm. (760) 943-1950. www.encinitas101.com.

4/26 Mainly Mozart Spotlight Series: John Jill. The Scripps Research Institute, La Jolla, 7:30pm. www.mainlymozart.org.

4/26-27 Oceanside Days of Art. Pier View Way and Civic Center Drive, 10am-5pm.

Local artists display work near Oceanside Civic Center. (760) 433-3532. www.ocaf.info.

4/26-27 Mission Federal ArtWalk in Little Italy. www.missionfederalartwalk.org.

4/26 Pony Up for the Nice Guys Annual Charity Auction at the Del Mar Fairgrounds.

5:30 pm. www.sdniceguys.com.

4/26 Life In Color: Unleash Tour at the Valley View Casino Center. The world’s largest paint party, 9 pm. (619) 224-4171.www.valleyviewcasinocenter.com.

4/26 Walk MS: San Diego, 7 am. 3 mile walk to raise money to support the MS Society. Liberty Station, 2455 Cushing Road. (800) 486-6762. www.mswalk.com.

4/26 Country Flea Market and Craft Fair at Bates Nut Farm. 9am-4pm. www.batesnutfarm.biz.

4/26-27 Adams Avenue Unplugged. 150 live, acoustic musical performances along a two-mile stretch of Adams Ave, San Diego. Noon-10pm. www.adamsavenuebusiness.com.

4/27 Legoland MS Walk, 6:30am. 1-3 mile loop through the Park to raise money to support the MS Society. (800) 486-6762. www.mswalk.com.

4/27 Eric Hutchinson: Tell the World Tour at San Diego House of Blues. 8 pm.

(619) 299-2583. www.houseofblues.com.

4/27 All Star Comedy at the Mad House Comedy Club, Horton Plaza. 6 pm. www.madhousecomedyclub.com.

4/27 The Classics Philharmonics presents Beethoven ‘n’ Friends Go Country. 2 pm at the Balboa Theatre. www.sandiegotheatres.org.

4/27 Cars & Crafts at Bates Nut Farm. 9am-2:30pm. www.heartbeatclassicchevys.com.

4/27 Mainly Mozart Spotlight Series: John Jill. Rancho Sante Fe Garden Club. 6 pm. www.mainlymozart.org.

4/27 Bridal Bazaar at the Del Mar Fairgrounds. 10am-4pm in the Exhibit Hall. www.bridalbazaar.com.

4/27 La Jolla Half Marathon. Starting at Del Mar Fairgrounds and ending at La Jolla Cove. 7:30am. www.facebook.com/lajollahalfmarathon.

4/28-29 O.A.R. at the Belly Up. 8 pm. (858) 481-8140. www.bellyup.com.

4/29 Jim Cogan’s California’s Second Gold Rush at the California Center for the Arts, Escondido. 9:30 am & 11:30 am. www.artcenter.org.

4/29-5/1 Del Mar Electronics and Design Show. Del Mar Fairgrounds. www.vts.com/delmar.

4/29-5/4 Del Mar National Hunter-Jumper Week. Del Mar Fairgrounds. www.delmarnational.com.

4/30 Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego’s Art Auction 2014. 6:30pm. www.mcasd.org.

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MAY-JUNE

5/1 NPR and KPBS present Wait, Wait...Don’t Tell Me! 7:30 pm at the Civic Theatre. www.sandiegotheatres.org.

5/1-4 Golf Mart- Tent Sale/Demo Day at the Del Mar Fairgrounds. 10am-4pm. www.delmargolfcenter.com.

5/2 Gabriel Iglesias at the Pala Events Center, Pala Casino. 8pm. (877) 946-7252. www.palacasino.com.

5/2 Tokyo Police Club at the Belly Up. 9 pm. (858) 481-8140. www.bellyup.com.

5/2–4 31st Annual Fiesta Old Town. Hot Tamales, Salsa, & Music=One Hot Weekend! www.oldtownsandiegoguide.com.

5/2-4 The Del Mar Antique Show. Del Mar Fairgrounds. www.calendarshows.com.

5/2 Padres vs. Diamondbacks at Petco Park. 7:10 pm. www.padres.com.

5/2 Cruisin’ Grand, Escondido, 5pm-9pm. Era cars line Escondido’s Grand Avenue every Friday night. Amazing display of cars! www.cruisingrand.com.

5/2 May Day Concert with Sean Na’auao. Presented by Kuhai Halau San Diego at the Moonlight Amphitheater. 7 pm, 1200 Vale Terrace Drive, Vista.

(760) 807-6790. www.kuhaihalausd.com.

5/2 MiraCosta College’s International Film Series. 1 &7pm. Free admission.

(760) 757-2121. www.miracosta.edu.

5/2-4 Guys and Dolls. Presented by STAR Repertory Theatre at the AVO Playhouse. www.starrepertorytheatre.com.

5/3 Kyle Petty Charity Ride Across America begins in Carlsbad. Visit www.facebook.com/KPCharityRide 5/3–5 Cinco de Mayo fiesta at Casa de Bandini restaurant in Carlsbad and Casa Sol y Mar in Del Mar Highlands. Mariachis, drinks and authentic Mexican cuisine.

Reservations www.casasolymar.com www.casadebandini.com 5/3 Kentucky Derby. 6:24 pm on NBC. 5/3 The Commodores at the Pala Events Center, Pala Casino. 7:30pm. (877) 946-7252. www.palacasino.com.

5/3 Kentucky Derby Simulcast at Surfside Race Place. Del Mar Fairgrounds. Gates open at 8 am. www.surfsideraceplace.com.

5/3 SRH Fest with Unwritten Law & Special Guests at San Diego House of Blues. 8 pm. (619) 299-2583. www.houseofblues.com.

5/3 $100,000 Grand Prix of Del Mar. 6:45 pm in the Arena Complex at the Del Mar Fairgrounds. www.delmarnational.com.

5/3 The 5th Annual Classy Awards. 5 pm at the Civic Theatre. www.sandiegotheatres.org.

5/3 The Center Chorale-Bach Again at the California Center for the Arts, Escondido.

7 pm. www.artcenter.org.

5/3 23rd Annual Pug Party. 10am-4pm at the Del Mar Fairgrounds. www.pugbutts.com.

5/3 Minga Fest 2014 at the Oceanside Museum of Art. www.oma-online.org.

5/3 Plumbing Heating Cooling Contractors (PHCC) Trade Show. 9am-2pm at the Del Mar Fairgrounds, Bing Crosby Hall. www.phccsd.org.

5/3-4 Art in the Pines 2014 Festival. Artist’s booths featuring nature-inspired art.

10am-4pm. Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve. www.torreypine.org.

5/3 Padres vs. Diamondbacks at Petco Park. 5:40 pm. www.padres.com.

5/3 Annual Mother’s Day Tea. The Wood House at Woodland Park in San Marcos.

11:30am. (760) 744-5534. www.cwonc.org.

5/3 Childhelp So Cal Auxilary Gala. Hotel Del Coronado. (760) 674-9400. www.childhelp.org.

5/3 Photocharity Celebration of Hope: Gala Dinner and Auction. Del Mar Hilton, 5:30pm. www.photocharity.org.

5/4 Student Showcase and Recital: Classical. MiraCosta College Concert Hall.

(760) 795-6815. www.miracosta.edu.

5/4 Celebrate Carlsbad Day at Legoland. $25 tickets for local residents. For tickets call the Carlsbad Educational Foundation at (760) 929-1555. www.california.legoland.com.

5/4 Miracle Babies 5K . Embarcadero Marina Park South, 8am. www.miraclebabies5k.com.

5/4 Family Day at the San Diego Maritime Museum. Free Admission for kids ages 12 and under. 11am-3pm. (619) 234-9153. www.sdmaritime.org.

5/4 Safari Park Half Marathon and 10K Run. 6 am.

(619) 557-3915. www.safariparkhalf.com.

5/4 Civic Youth Orchestra at the California Center for the Arts, Escondido. 2 pm. www.artcenter.org.

5/4 Carlsbad Village Street Faire, 8am-5pm. Vendors, food, children’s activities, and exhibits. Parking at Westfield Plaza Camino Real, Carlsbad. (760) 945-9288. www.carlsbad.org.

5/4 6th Annual San Diego Breath of Hope 5K Walk at Bloch Cancer Survivor’s Park, 4100 North Harbor Drive, San Diego. Walk time 9am. www.sdbreathofhope.ucsd.edu.

5/5 Cinco de Mayo.

5/5 Cinco de Mayo fiesta at Casa de Bandini restaurant in Carlsbad and Casa Sol y Mar in Del Mar Highlands. Mariachis, drinks and authentic Mexican cuisine.

Reservations www.casasolymar.com www.casadebandini.com 5/5 Padres vs. Royals at Petco Park. 7:10 pm. www.padres.com.

5/5 Jazz and Commercial Student Showcase at MiraCosta College 7:30pm. www.miracosta.edu.

5/6 Padres vs. Royals at Petco Park. 7:10 pm. www.padres.com.

5/6 Acid Mothers Temple, Perhaps, Ogod perform at The Casbah, 2501 Kettner Blvd, San Diego. www.casbahmusic.com.

5/7 Padres vs. Royals at Petco Park. 12:40 pm. www.padres.com.

5/7 Wow! First Wednesday presents The Peter Pupping Band at California Center of the Arts, Escondido. 4pm & 7pm. Free event. www.artcenter.org.

5/8 Padres vs. Marlins at Petco Park. 7:10 pm. www.padres.com.

5/8-10 NFL Draft.

5/8 5th Annual Taste of Cardiff from 5pm-8pm. www.tasteofcardiff.com.

5/8 Old 97’s at the Belly Up. 8 pm. (858) 481-8140. www.bellyup.com.

5/9 Padres vs. Marlins at Petco Park. 7:10 pm. www.padres.com.

5/9 Stars on Ice. 7:30pm at the Valley View Casino Center. (619) 224-4171. www.valleyviewcasinocenter.com.

5/9 Globe Guilders Fashion Show: Celebrating Couture 2014 at Bayfront Hilton featuring Naeem Khan. www.globeguilders.org.

5/9 Mainly Mozart Spotlight Series: Anne-Marie McDermott and Stephen Prutsman, two pianos. Rancho Sante Fe Garden Club, 7:30pm. www.mainlymozart.org.

5/9 Ingrid Michaelson at Humphreys by the Bay. www.humphreysconcerts.com.

5/9 Cruisin’ Grand, Escondido, 5pm-9pm. Era cars line Escondido’s Grand Avenue every Friday night. Amazing display of cars! www.cruisingrand.com.

5/10 La Jolla Music Society presents Ann Hampton Callaway. 8 pm at the Balboa Theatre. www.sandiegotheatres.com.

5/10 Mainly Mozart Spotlight Series: Anne-Marie McDermott and Stephen Prutsman, two pianos. The Scripps Research Institute, La Jolla, 7:30pm. www.mainlymozart.org.

5/10 This Is Jazz! 2014. 4 pm at the Schulman Auditorium, Carlsbad. (760) 434-2904. www.carlsbadca.gov.

5/10-11 13th Annual Gator By the Bay Louisiana-style Zydeco, Blues & Crawfish Festival. www.sandiegofestival.com.

5/10 Mother ’s Day Sleepover at the San Diego Zoo. 4 pm. (619) 718-3000. www.sandiegozoo.org.

5/10 Roar and Snore Mother’s Day Chocolate Safari at the Safari Park. (619) 718-3000. www.sdzsafaripark.org.

5/10 Family Open Studios 2014. 11 am at the Carlsbad City Library complex.

(760) 434-2904. www.carlsbadca.gov.

5/10 ROC Race San Diego. 8am-2pm at the Del Mar Fairgrounds. www.rocrace.com.

5/10 Padres vs. Marlins at Petco Park. 5:40 pm. www.padres.com.

5/10 California Center for the Arts, Escondido presents the Calder Quartet. 7 pm. www.artcenter.org.

5/10 Chocolate Festival 2014 at San Diego Botanic Garden. 230 Quail Gardens Drive, Encinitas. (760) 436-3036. www.sdbgarden.org.

5/10 Annual Asian Cultural Festival, a celebration of Asian-Pacific American heritage. (619) 746-8223. www.asianculturalfestivalsd.com.

5/10-11 Bonsai Show and Sale at The Carlsbad Flower Fields. www.theflowerfields.com.

5/10 Stargaze Productions presents the Charice World Tour at the California Center for the Arts, Escondido. 7 pm. www.artcenter.org.

5/10 San Diego Humane Society and SPCA present Walk For Animals. NTC Park at Liberty Station. 7 am. www.sdhumane.org.

5/10 Girls On The Go Half Marathon, 10k, 5k in Fiesta Island–Mission Bay. 7am. www.girlsonthegorun.com.

5/10-11 Annual Mother’s Day Weekend Art & Garden Tour 10am-4pm. Tour Various Homes & Gardens Filled with Arts in North County. (760) 942-3636. www.offtrackgallery.com.

5/10-11 Mother’s Day Tea & Cookies at Weidner’s Gardens. 695 Normandy Road, Encinitas. (760) 436-2194. www.weidners.com.

5/11 Mother’s Day. 5/11 Mother’s Day Brunches (see list on page 33) 5/11 13th Annual Gator By the Bay Louisiana-style Zydeco, Blues & Crawfish Festival. www.sandiegofestival.com.

5/11 Kirk Franklin presents Gospel Brunch at the San Diego House of Blues. Two seatings, 10am and 1pm. (619) 299-2583. www.houseofblues.com.

5/11 Padres vs. Marlins at Petco Park. 1:10 pm. www.padres.com.

5/11 All Star Comedy at the Mad House Comedy Club, Horton Plaza. 6 pm. www.madhousecomedyclub.com.

5/11 Mother’s Day Celebration at The Carlsbad Flower Fields. www.theflowerfields.com.

5/11 Wag & Walk-Otay Valley Regional Park. 9am, 2155 E. Beyer Blvd, San Diego. www.sdhumane.org.

5/12-18 USTA National Women’s 50, 60, 70, 80, 90 Hard Court Championship at La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club. 2000 Spindrift Dr., La Jolla.

(888) 828-0948. www.ljbtc.com.

5/13 Lindsey Stirling performs at Humphreys by the Bay. www.humphreysconcerts.com.

5/13 People Under The Stairs perform at The Casbah, 2501 Kettner Blvd, San Diego. www.casbahmusic.com.

5/14 Christina Perri performs at Humphreys by the Bay. www.humphreysconcerts.com.

5/14 Stephen ‘Ragga’ Marley at the Belly Up. 9 pm.

(858) 481-8140. www.bellyup.com.

5/15 Top Tech Execs Awards, 4 pm at the Del Mar Fairgrounds. www.toptechexecs.com.

5/15 The Cave Singers at The Casbah, 2501 Kettner Blvd, San Diego. www.casbahmusic.com.

5/16 San Diego Natural History Museum presents Forty Years of Photographing the Natural World. 7pm in the Kaplan Theater. www.sdnhm.org.

5/16 Cruisin’ Grand, Escondido, 5pm-9pm. Era cars line Escondido’s Grand Avenue every Friday night. Amazing display of cars! www.cruisingrand.com.

5/16 Encinitas Classic Cars Night. Classic and vintage cars line S. Coast Highway 101. www.encinitas101.com.

5/16 Music by the Sea Series: Somang Jeagal. 7:30pm, Encinitas Library, 540 Cornish Drive. www.ci.encinitas.ca.us.

5/16-18 Dog Show: Mt. Palomar Kennel Club. Bates Nut Farm. www.mtpalomarkennelclub.com.

5/16-17 Birch Aquarium Grunion Run at La Jolla beach. Hundreds of the small, silvery fish ride the waves onto shore for this remarkable mating ritual. www.aquarium.ucsd.edu.

5/17 Princess Cruise Travel Show. Save $$$ on travel this summer! Call (760) 635-4028.

5/17 The Preakness Stakes. 6:24 pm on NBC. 5/17 Mainly Mozart Spotlight Series: Orion String Quartet. The Scripps Research Institute, La Jolla. 7:30pm. www.mainlymozart.org.

5/17-18 Professional Bull Riding at Pala Rodeo Grounds, Pala Casino.

(877) 946-7252. www.palacasino.com.

5/17 North Park Festival of the Arts, 11am-6pm. Free event.

(619) 294-2501. www.northparkfestivalofarts.com.

5/17 Leo Carrillo Historic Park “Wild West Fest” in Carlsbad. 11 am.

760-434-2843. www.carlsbadca.gov/parksandrec.

5/17-18 Southern California Beach Soccer Championships at Oceanside Harbor.

(760) 473-8329. www.beachsoccerusa.org.

5/17 Birch Aquarium SEA Days: Breathing in Climate Change. 11 am. www.aquarium.ucsd.edu.

5/17 Preakness Stakes Horse Race simulcast at Surfside Race Place, Del Mar Fairgrounds. Gates open at 8 am. www.surfsideraceplace.com.

5/17-18 MiraCosta College Symphony Orchestra. MiraCosta College Concert Hall.

(760) 795-6815. www.miracosta.edu.

5/17 Wag & Walk-Lake Hodges. 9am, 18448 W. Bernardo Drive, San Diego. www.sdhumane.org.

5/17 Comedian Brian Kiley at Tuscany Restaurant–Copa West in La Costa 8pm show www.tuscanylacosta.com 5/17 Operation Appreciation at the Pier Amphitheater, Oceanside, 11am-4pm.

Gives thanks to the military for their service.

(760) 722-1534. www.oceansidechamber.com.

5/17 San Diego Tour de Cure. 7-, 26-, 62-, or 100-mile cycling fundraiser starting at Torrey Pines High School, San Diego. www.tour.diabetes.org.

5/17-6/22 The Old Globe Theatre presents Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike. www.theoldglobe.org.

5/17-18 The Boardroom Surfboard Show. Del Mar Fairgrounds. www.boardroomshow.com.

5/17-18 Crossroads of the West Gun Show. Del Mar Fairgrounds. www.crossroadsgunshows.com.

5/17-18 MiraCosta Symphony Orchestra performing in the Concert Hall. www.miracosta.edu.

5/17-18 California Ballet Company presents Sleeping Beauty. San Diego Civic Theatre. www.sandiegotheatres.org.

5/17 26th Annual Deep Pit BBQ at the San Dieguito Heritage Museum. 12pm-3pm.

450 Quail Gardens Drive, Encinitas. (760) 632-9711. www.sdheritage.org.

5/17 Bonsall Wine, Brews & Blues Festival. 5:30pm-10pm, California Center for the Arts, Escondido. www.bonsallrotary.com.

5/18 Songs of Protest, Songs of Peace featuring Indigo Girls & San Diego Women’s Chorus. 7 pm at the Balboa Theatre. www.sandiegotheatres.org.

5/18 Mainly Mozart Spotlight Series: Orion String Quartet. Rancho Sante Fe Garden Club, 6pm. www.mainlymozart.org.

5/18 Escondido Downtown Street Faire. 10am-6pm. www.escondidochamber.org.

5/19 Band of Skulls performs at San Diego House of Blues. 7:30 pm. (619) 299-2583. www.houseofblues.com.

5/20 Nickel Creek at the Balboa Theatre. 8 pm. www.sandiegotheatres.org.

5/20 Padres vs. Twins at Petco Park. 7:10 pm. www.padres.com.

5/21 Padres vs. Twins at Petco Park. 7:10 pm. www.padres.com.

5/21 Ladies Night Out at Bates Nut Farm. 4pm-8:30pm. www.batesnutfarm.biz.

5/22 Padres vs. Cubs at Petco Park. 7:10 pm. www.padres.com.

5/22 The Marshall Tucker Band at the Belly Up. 7:30 pm. (858) 481-8140. www.bellyup.com.

5/23 Moonlight Amphitheatre presents under the stars, a special showing of the movie Monty Python and The Holy Grail. Free event! Visit www.moonlightstage.com.

5/23 Padres vs. Cubs at Petco Park. 7:10 pm. www.padres.com.

5/23-25 San Diego Jazz Festival at Omni La Costa Resort and Spa. (602) 244-8444. www.sandiegojazzfest.com.

5/23-25 2014 Reebok CrossFit Games So Cal Regionals. Del Mar Fairgrounds. www.games.crossfit.com.

5/23 The Chris Robinson Brotherhood at the Belly Up. 9:15 pm. (858) 481-8140. www.bellyup.com.

5/24 Padres vs. Cubs at Petco Park. 7:10 pm. www.padres.com.

5/24-9/1 Sea World Summer Nights, Sea World San Diego. Weekends only, featuring special shows and fireworks celebration. www.seaworldparks.com.

5/24 American Heritage Car Show. 9am-3pm at Grape Day Park, Escondido. www.escondidohistory.org.

5/24 YG: My Krazy Life Tour at San Diego House of Blues. 6:30 pm. (619) 299-2583. www.houseofblues.com.

5/24 Raphael performs at Humphreys by the Bay. www.humphreysconcerts.com.

5/25 Brit Floyd: The World’s Greatest Pink Floyd Show. 7:30 pm at the Balboa Theatre. www.sandiegotheatres.org.

5/25 Suzanne Vega (Duo Show) at the Belly Up. 8 pm. (858) 481-8140. www.bellyup.com.

5/25 Vista Strawberry Festival. Downtown Vista – Free event. 8am-6pm. www.vistastrawberryfest.com, 5/25 Padres vs. Cubs at Petco Park. 1:10 pm. www.padres.com.

5/26 Memorial Day. 5/26 Art in the Park. Free event.10 am, Poway Community Park. (858) 668-4671. www.poway.org.

5/26 Just Winging It! Family Day at the San Diego Natural History Museum.

Celebrating butterflies. 11 am. www.sdnhm.org.

5/27-6/8 The Book of Mormon at the San Diego Civic Theatre. www.sandiegotheatre.org.

5/28-6/29 The Old Globe Theatre presents Dog and Pony. www.theoldglobe.org.

5/28-6/2 Region One Arabian Horse Show. Del Mar Fairgrounds. www.aharegionone.org.

5/29 Stu Larsen at San Diego House of Blues. 7:30pm. (619) 299-2583. www.houseofblues.com.

5/30 Jim Jefferies: Day Streaming Tour. 8pm at the Balboa Theatre. www.sandiegotheatres.org.

5/30 Chet Faker performs at The Casbah, 2501 Kettner Blvd, San Diego. www.casbahmusic.com.

5/31 Hullabaloo Family Music Festival. 11am-4pm, Del Mar Fairgrounds. www.hullabalooartsfest.com.

5/31 Opera’s Greatest Moments at the California Center for the Arts, Escondido. 4 pm. www.artcenter.org.

5/31 Presidio Brass: Sounds of the Cinema. 8pm, Poway Center for the Performing Arts. www.powayarts.org.

5/31 Birch Aquarium Grunion Run at La Jolla beach. Hundreds of the small, silvery fish ride the waves onto shore for this remarkable mating ritual. www.aquarium.ucsd.edu.

5/31-6/22 North Coast Repertory Theatre presents Faded Glory. (858) 481-1055. www.northcoastrep.org.

5/31 Mainly Mozart Spotlight Series: Romance of D’Ambrosio. The Scripps Research Institute, La Jolla. 7:30pm. www.mainlymozart.org.

5/31-6/1 Gem, Mineral & Jewelry Show. 10am-5pm, California Center for the Arts, Escondido. www.palomargem.org.

5/31-6/1 Fiesta del Sol, 9am-5pm. Featuring a rich live music lineup, an international food court, beer garden, arts and crafts booth. Free admission, open to all ages (beer garden 21+). Fletcher Cove Park, Solana Beach. (858) 481-8040. www.solanabeachchamber.com.

June

6/2 Lady Gaga at the Viejas Arena. 7:30pm. www.as.sdsu.edu.

6/7 Belmont Stakes Horse Race.

6/7 Encinitas Rotary Wine & Food Festival. 5pm at the San Diego Botanic Garden. www.encinitaswinefestival.com.

6/7-7/6 San Diego County Fair “The Fab Fair.” Tickets $8-$14, ages 5 and younger free. The Fair is closed Mondays and the first two Tuesdays.

(858) 793-5555. www.sdfair.com.

6/12 – 7/13 FIFA World Cup in Brazil 6/14 Flag Day. 6/14 Roar and Snore Father’s Day at the Safari Park.

(619) 718-3000. www.sdzsafaripark.org.

6/14 7th Annual Carlsbad Beach Fest. Festivities include 5k beach run or walk, Zumba fitness on the beach, pro and amateur surf contests, and more. www.carlsbadbeachfest.com.

6/15 Father’s Day. 6/21-22 American Cancer Society’s Relay For Life. Bates Nut Farm. www.relayforlife.org.

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Here Comes The Fun! “The Fab Fair” is Theme for the 2014 San Diego County Fair We’re Giving away Tickets!

The North County Sun and www.NorthCountySun.com along with the San Diego County Fair are excited to give you a preview of the 2014 Fair in this edition! The San Diego County Fair is the largest annual event in San Diego County and the fourth largest fair in North America. The multiple award-winning San Diego County Fair continues to attract over 1.5 million visitors annually.

“The Fab Fair” is the theme for this year’s 2014 San Diego County Fair and will kick off the summer with a tribute to the British Invasion phenomenon that began 50 years ago in 1964. The British Invasion refers to the Beatles “Fab Four,” and other musical acts and aspects of British culture that became popular during this period of time.

The San Diego County Fair’s Theme Exhibit will have exhibitions never before seen in California. “The Beatles!– Backstage and Behind the Scenes,” is a fine art photography exhibition from the CBS photo archive and LIFE photographer Bill Eppridge. It includes 84 never-before published images of the Beatles first appearances in America in 1964.

“Give Peace a Chance,” is an exhibition that commemorates John Lennon and Yoko Ono’s historic “bed-in” for peace. The exhibition features photography by Gerry Deiter, the only photographer who was present in their hotel room for all eight days of the bed-in.

“The Beatles bring back fond memories and remind us of some of the greatest moments in music history,” stated Timothy J. Fennell, General Manager and CEO of the Del Mar Fairgrounds. “The 2014 San Diego County Fair will have something for everyone. In addition to great entertainment and exhibits, the Fair will celebrate as only a county fair can, with contests, food, carnival rides, shopping, and exhibit entries including: photography, livestock, landscapes, flowers, art, collections, woodworking and lots more; not to mention a few “fab” surprises along the way.”

The San Diego County Fair has been a fixture on the Del Mar Fairgrounds since 1936. In the early days of the Fair, the event was held in various places, such as Escondido, Oceanside and Balboa Park in San Diego. The Fair found a permanent home in Del Mar in January of 1936, as the Works Progress Administration awarded San Diego County a half million dollar grant to build the Fairgrounds on what was the old Del Mar Golf Course. Constriction commenced, and the first County Fair in Del Mar opened on October 8, 1936.

The Fair will have more than 100 food vendors serving everything from deep-fried Oreos to some healthier choices, and will once again have a Wine Festival and a Beer Festival and competition. There are some quieter places but no less interesting, such as the outdoor Paul Ecke Flower Garden that has themed hardscapes and softscape landscaping and floral creations. There are indoor flower shows, competitions, and exhibits. Other great features of

the Fair include: a plethora of crazy rides; farm animals exhibits; pony rides; elephant rides; carnival games, petting zoo; kid’s ride area; photo and painting competitions; collections of all types; student year books; rocks, gems and fossils; singing, dancing, acting, and cooking competitions; theatrical acts; local music acts on various stages; Monster Trucks; Fire Department Demonstrations; a Turkey Stampede; Piggy Races; dog tricks; comedy and magic. Headlining acts take place on the Grandstand Stage; the Ford Paddock Concert Series Stage; The Coors Light Stage; and Del Mar Arena.

The 2014 San Diego County Fair will open on Saturday June 7 through Sunday, July 6. The Fair will be closed on Mondays and the first two Tuesdays in June. For up-todate information visit www.NorthCountySun.com or www. sdfair.com.

Win Free Tickets!

The North County Sun and www.NorthCountySun.com are once again giving away tons of free tickets. It’s easy to enter to win a free pair of admission tickets. Just visit www.NorthCountySun.com and fill in the simple registration form. Ticket winners will be randomly selected and contacted by phone or email or both. Only one entry per person is permitted. Some restrictions apply. Promoters are not liable for date or show schedule changes or inclement weather. Best of luck, and see you at the 2014 San Diego County Fair.

Special San Diego County Fair Days and Great Ways to Save $$$ The 2014 San Diego County Fair, presented by Albertsons/Sav-on, has many ways for fairgoers to save money, at the Fair and beyond.

Passport to Savings coupon book is has more than $1,000 in savings on Fair food, carnival rides, games and products within the Fairgrounds, along with special offers from restaurants, theme parks and stores that operate year-round outside the Fair. This coupon book includes one (free) return ticket to the Fair and an opportunity to “Spin to Win” for prizes as well as weekly drawings to win a $50 gas card. The book is only $4 now through June 7 at www.sdfair.com/passport. (Regular price during the Fair is $5).

Coaster “Fair Tripper” includes Free Admission. North County Transit District is offering a special $15 “Fair Tripper” ticket that includes any day Fair admission and round-trip rides on North County Transit District’s Coaster, Sprinter and/or Breeze bus. This ticket is good any day of the fair. Relax and enjoy the ride to and from the fair. NCTD has extended their hours for the Fair.

“The Best Pass Ever” is available on www.sdfair.com or at Albertsons through June 7, or at the Fair Box Office through June 7 $24 for 24 days of non-stop fun Discount Rides and Game Tickets are available if you pre-pay. You can save 50%. Purchase a sheet of 25 midway ride coupons for only $15 (regularly $50).

Albertson’s $4 Fair Day Tickets are available at Albertsons Stores and are good for Tuesday June 11th and June 18th only. Regular Fair admission is $14, so this is a huge savings! Note: $10 minimum store purchase required.

Save $2 Adult Admission Tickets at Albertsons stores. No minimum purchase required.

Visit a San Diego County Ford dealer and get 4 adult admission coupons for $32. Available at Ford on weekdays only.

Visit a San Diego County Toyota dealer on weekdays only and get 2-for-1 adult admission coupon.

Kids’ Day is every Tuesday. All kids, 12 and younger, get free admission and will have special kids activities.

Taste of the Fair is every Tuesday. The Fair features $2 “tastes” of all the great Fair food.

Pepsi Pay-One-Price Ride Days are Wednesdays and Thursdays. Buy a wristband and enjoy unlimited rides all day and night. There is also special online-only “bonus days.”

Bring Your Own Food: Yes, it’s allowed! No alcohol, glass containers or knives of any kind.

Free Parking: Park free everyday at Horsepark, on the corner of Via de la Valle and El Camino Real and take a shuttle from there Fair opens daily at 11am Tues – Fri; 10am Sat, Sun, Wed, and July 4. Admission is $14 for adults; $8 for ages 6-12 (and free on Tuesdays!); $8 for adults 62 and older; and free for ages 5 and younger. The Fair will be closed on Mondays and the first two Tuesdays in June. For up-to-date information visit wwwNorthCountySun.com or www.sdfair.com.

Gator By The Bay–Zydeco, Blues and Crawfish Festival 4-Days and on Mother’s Day Weekend!

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The 13th annual Gator By The Bay Festival brings the joie de vivre of the Louisiana bayou to San Diego on Mother’s Day weekend, May 8 to 11, with 10,000 pounds of crawfish and some of the hottest blues, Cajun, and zydeco music around. The festival is expected to draw over 15,000 attendees enjoying over 85 performances on 6 stages, dance lessons, cooking demos, kid- and family-friendly activities, fantastic food, and dancing

for all, at Spanish Landing Park, across from San Diego International Airport.

At the heart of Gator By The Bay is the good-time Cajun and zydeco music and culture from Southwest Louisiana.

Accordion and fiddle-driven Cajun music stems from the traditions of the state’s French Acadians (aka Cajuns) who have lived in the bayou country since the 1700s. Zydeco, the rollicking, up-tempo music of the Creole people, is the wilder, looser sister to Cajun music Major funding for Gator By The Bay is provided by the City of San Diego’s Commission for Arts and Culture. This year’s event is presented in part by the State of Louisiana Office of Tourism. Public and private local sponsorship includes the Unified Port of San Diego, Red Hook, Jazz 88.5 and many others.

The exceptional star-studded line-up includes the hottest zydeco and Cajun bands in the country, some smoking hot blues, healthy doses of swing, alternative-country, and Latin music. All ticket holders are automatically entered in the Visit Louisiana Sweepstakes, with 2 chances to win a four-day trip for two to New Orleans or the Bayou Country. New this year, is a concert featuring Blues legend Tab Benoit on Thursday evening, May 8, in the park. Tickets start at $25. Zydeco and Cajun headliners include Grammy award winner Chubby Carrier & The Bayou Swamp Band, Horace Trahan and The Ossun

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La Jolla Playhouse Chasing the Song May 13 through June 15 Elegant Edie’s team of ambitious hitmakers are upended by the arrival of the newest aspiring songwriter — Edie’s daughter Ginny. As Ginny strives to earn her place in the male-dominated world of the early 1960s music scene, American rock ‘n’ roll finds itself under siege from the incoming British invasion. Tickets start at $15.

The La Jolla Playhouse is located at 2910 La Jolla Village Drive, La Jolla, CA 92037. For tickets or more information, visit www.lajollaplayhouse.org.

New Village Arts Theatre To Kill A Mockingbird Through May 4 This great American story comes to life in the intimate New Village Arts Theatre. Jem and Scout witness their small Southern community becoming consumed by the hostilities of a prejudicial trial. Featuring NVA Ensemble Member Manny Fernandes and narrated by Kristianne Kurner as Jean Louise Finch—“Scout”—as an adult.

The Miss Firecracker Contest May 30 – June 6 The Miss Firecracker Contest is a hilarious account of one woman’s attempt to save her tarnished reputation by becoming Miss Firecracker. Full of the unusual characters that Ben Henley (Crimes of the Heart) is known for, The Miss Firecracker Contest bursts with humor, absurdity and heart. Featuring 2012 San Diego Theatre Critics Circle Award Winner (Outstanding Featured Performance) Samantha Ginn in the title role.

The New Village Arts Theatre is located at 2787 State St., Carlsbad, CA 92008. For more information visit www. newvillagearts.org.

The San Diego Civic Theatre Presents The Book of Mormon May 27 – June 8

Big Bite Bacon Fest and Big Bite Bacon Wedding will be Paired with Craft Beers!

July 5 Back by popular demand and the need to pig out, the San Diego County Fair will feature the Big Bite Bacon Fest and Big Bite Bacon Wedding for the second consecutive year on Saturday, July 5, in the Del Mar Arena. It’s time to get porked and toasted! These dual sizzling events will surely satisfy your bacon cravings and more.

The Big Bite Bacon Fest welcomes bacon lovers of all ages, and features an unprecedented variety of delectable bites during two sessions, showcasing the diversity of bacon, ranging from sweet and savory, to addictively salty culinary delights created by local restaurants and vendors from the San Diego area. In addition, each guest will be able to enjoy (10) 3-oz samples from more than 40 of San Diego’s top craft beers.

Once again, the winners and finalists of a fully sanctioned bacon cooking competition return with tantalizing tastes for your delight. In 2013, the BBBF San Diego County Fair contest winners went on to the World Championships and finished 4th place for the amateurs, and 1st place for the pros, winning the grand prize of $10,000 and the title of Bacon World Champion.

Have you “porked” the question? The 2nd annual Big Bite Bacon Fest Wedding will take place during the Big Bite Bacon Fest. Thousands of bacon lovers will be cheering on the lucky couple as they are officially married. This funfilled affair will be loaded with surprises of romantic “porkportions.” Soon after the big-bacon-bash, the couple will take wing as “pigs fly,” to their very own Hog-Heaven Honeymoon Adventure!

The first wave of tickets for the Big Bite Bacon Fest are available online now through an “Early Pig” special with a variety of VIP and General Admission pricing options.

Children ages 5 and under are free. For ticket information visit www.bigbiteevents.com, www.NorthCountySun.com, or www.sdfair.com.

Old Globe Theatre in Balboa Park Time and the Conways Through May 4 The curtain rises on a gorgeous English country home in 1919 in the middle of a game of Blind Man’s Bluff played by the young Conway family at a birthday party with their friends. Flash forward to 1937 in the same house: the grown children have gathered to settle family accounts in a world not so bright as it was.

Water by the Spoonful April 12 through May 11 Winner of the 2012 Pulitzer Prize for Drama, an exciting new play from the playwright behind the Tony Awardwinning musical In the Heights. Elliot Ortiz is back in the States after serving in Iraq, reconnecting with family and starting a new life. At the same time, four strangers in an internet chat room seek support to face demons of their own, and soon the real world and the virtual one start to intersect in unexpected ways.

Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike May 17 through June 22 This production is the hilarious winner of the 2013 Tony Award for Best Play. Your heart has to go out to three

siblings whose artsy parents named them after characters from Chekhov. Vanya and Sonia have lived at home while sister Masha has travelled the world starring in B-movies.

Now Masha is back, with her boy toy Spike in tow, and she’s intent on selling the house.

Globe Guilders Fashion Show – Celebrating Couture 2014 May 9 The Globe Guilders Fashion Show will take place at the Hilton San Diego Bayfront Hotel. This year’s show will once again feature Naeem Khan, one of the most soughtafter fashion designers in the world.

Dog And Pony May 28 through June 29 A world premiere musical comedy romance from the award-winning talents behind Jersey Boys, Peter and the Starcatcher, and Altar Boyz. Mags and Andy are a screenwriting team with a track record of hits and a professional relationship that’s firing on all cylinders. But when Andy’s marriage hits the rocks, forever single Mags finds she wants something more.

The Old Globe is located at 1363 Old Globe Way, San Diego, CA 92101. For more information, call (619) 2345623 or visit www.theoldglobe.org.

The Book of Mormon, a religious satirical musical, will be at the San Diego Civic Theatre May 27 to June 8. The Book of Mormon is about young Mormon missionaries sent to a remote village in northern Uganda, where a warlord is threatening the local population. Naïve and optimistic, the two missionaries try to share the Book of Mormon, but have trouble connecting with the locals, who are less worried about religion and more concerned with war, famine, sickness and poverty.

Ben Brantley of the New York Times calls it “the best musical of this century.” Entertainment Weekly says it’s “the funniest musical of all time.” From South Park creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone, “it’s THE BOOK OF MORMON, winner of nine Tony Awards® including Best Musical.” Jon Stewart of The Daily Show calls it “a crowning achievement. So good it makes me angry.”

For more information, visit www.BookofMormonThe Musical.com.

I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change at Patio Playhouse The show with the catchy title, I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change, the second-longest running off-Broadway musical, takes the stage at Patio Playhouse and runs through April 6. The show was a big hit in New York and ran for over 5,000 performances. It has also been translated into fourteen languages and has had international productions in places from Toronto to Budapest to Rio de Janeiro.

The show is a series of vignettes connected by a central theme of love and relationships, The original producers like to say that the show is about “everything you have ever thought about dating, romance, marriage, lovers, husbands, wives and in-laws, but were afraid to admit.”

The director, Becca Noland, has previously directed “Sailor Song” and “Sticks and Stones” for Patio. She is also an actress, who has appeared in “Little Women” for Patio and “Pride and Prejudice” for Onstage Players.

I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change plays Fridays and Saturdays at 8pm and Sundays at 2pm. Patio Playhouse is located at 116 S. Kalmia Street, Escondido, 92025.

Reservations may be made online at www.patioplayhouse. com

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swing to salsa is available at the festival Saturday and Sunday. Everyone will surely be up and out of their seats and moving to the music! Great food, including crawfish and other Louisiana favorites, will be available for purchase and festival goers can learn how to prepare— and taste—bayou-style favorites at the Taste of Louisiana cooking demos, provided free of charge by local and visiting chefs.

Tickets are available at www.gatorbythebay.com or at the gate. Prices at the gate: Friday: $30; Saturday: $35; Sunday: $30. Save $5 each day by ordering in advance online. A three-day weekend package is $75 online.

Children 17 and under are free with a ticketed parent or

guardian. Free shuttles are available. from select parking areas at Spanish Landing Park, Harbor Drive, across from San Diego International Airport. For details, visit www. gatorbythebay.com or call (619) 234-8612.

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Blues artists include Nick Gravenites, Mark Hummel, Deanna Bogart.

Linnzi Zaorski, Johnny “V” Vernazza and many more!

The full line up is on the website. New artists are being added weekly.

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Moonlight Amphitheatre – Broadway’s Best Under The Stars With Two Special Events

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May 23, 8:30 PM

The Moonlight Cultural Foundation will present in advance of Moonlight Stage Productions’ MONTY PYTHON’S SPAMALOT this summer, a free screening of the hit movie MONTY PYTHON AND THE HOLY GRAIL. The film will be shown on a large screen on the Moonlight Amphitheatre stage under the stars on May 23, at 8:30 PM. July 5, 8:00 PM THE MIDTOWN MEN will perform a special concert performance on July 5. Making their West Coast debut, THE MIDTOWN MEN features four of the original cast members of The Jersey Boys in concert showcasing favorite hits of the 1960s. Tony Award winner Christian Hoff, Michael Longoria, Daniel Reichard and

Tony Award nominee J. Robert Spencer, the MIDTOWN MEN will present an electrifying and soulful concert of the best hits of the Sixties including songs from The Beatles, The Rascals, Motown, The Four Seasons and more. This concert is a special fund-raising event benefiting the Moonlight Cultural Foundation, the non-profit arm of Moonlight Stage Productions. Tickets are priced $35 for lawn, $45 for reserved and $65 for orchestra. Tickets are on sale by phone (760) 724-2110, or at www.vistixonline.com.

Please note that for these events, outside food is not permitted into the Amphitheatre. Food and beverage may be purchased at the Moonlight from the Artisan Café. Moonlight Amphitheatre is located in Brengle Terrace Park at 1200 Vale Terrace Drive, Vista 92084.

Call (760) 724-2110 or visit www.moonlightstage.com.

MOONLIGHT’S AMAZING SUMMER SHOW LINEUP June 11–28–Monty Python’s SPAMALOT- A new musical ripped off from the movie Monty Python and the Holy Grail

North Coast Repertory Theatre Mandate Memories April 9 through May 4 In this taut and witty drama filled with revelations of love affairs, dreams and the founding of Israel, layers are peeled away to reveal the deep hearts of two caring and compassionate human beings. By the author of Halpern and Johnson, Lionel Goldstein once again takes us deep into the hearts of two fascinating characters.

New Play Reading Series: Outgoing Tides by Bruce Graham April 15, Tuesday, 7:30pm In a summer cottage on Chesapeake Bay, Gunner has hatched an unorthodox plan to secure his family’s future but meets with resistance from his wife and son, who have plans of their own. As winter approaches, the three must quickly find common ground and come to an understanding—before the tide goes out. This drama hums with dark humor and powerful emotion. Free Admission!

Sister’s Easter Catechism: Will My Bunny Go To Heaven?

April 21-22, Mon-Tues, 7:30pm Celebrate the Easter Season with Sister as she answers the time worn questions of the season like “Why

isn’t Easter the same day every year like Christmas?” and “Will My Bunny Go To Heaven?” This very funny Late Nite Catechism Series unearths the origins of Easter bunnies, Easter eggs, Easter bonnets, Easter baskets, and of course those yummy Peeps.

Tuesday Night Comics April 29, Tuesday, 7:30pm Mark Christopher Lawrence will host Tuesday Night Comics on April 29. Join Mark and his hilarious friends in this special one-night of stand-up comedy.

Rated R. Tickets start at $15.

It’s A Good Day: A Tribute to Peggy Lee May 5-6, Mon-Tues, 7:30pm Stacy Sullivan’s “It’s a Good Day: A Tribute to Miss Peggy Lee” is an interpretive exploration of the extraordinary music and personal struggles of a singer, composer, and actress whose remarkable career spanned over six decades, influencing jazz and popular-music culture worldwide. Fresh with courageous takes on Peggy Lee’s famous canon, including “Fever,” “Johnny Guitar,” “I Love Being Here With You,” and the title song, “It’s a Good Day.” You’re A Good Man Charlie Brown April 19-20, 26-27, May 3-4; 11am Happiness is finding a pencil, sharing a secret...or reliv-

The Hollywood Nights Comedy Show–Thurs., 4/10 8:00pm Ian Edwards–Fri., 4/11 2 shows! 7:30pm & 9:45pm As seen on Conan, Comedy Central, Showtime, Comics Unleashed, and more!

Ian Edwards–Sat., 4/12 2 shows! 7:30pm & 9:45pm As seen on Conan, Comedy Central, Showtime, Comics Unleashed, and more!

Mad House Comedy Club is located at 502 Horton Plaza, San Diego 92101 Call (619)702-6666 or visit www.madhousecomedyclub.com. 4-hours of free validated parking at Horton Plaza. No drink minimum! 21+to purchase tickets.

Fiesta del Sol in Solana Beach on Memorial Weekend May 31 – June 1 Summer kicks off Memorial Weekend in Solana Beach with the 35th Annual Fiesta del Sol. In collaboration with the Belly Up Tavern, Solana Beach Chamber of Commerce and the City of Solana Beach, Fiesta del Sol opens each morning at 9am and runs until 9pm.

Headlining acts this year, provided by the Belly Up, include the bands Common Sense, Pine Mountain Logs, Queen Nation, and Atomic Groove. Over 50,000 attendees will be enjoying great live reggae, soul, funk, jazz, blues and rock music, a beer garden, a variety of food, hand made art, paintings, local photography, jewelry, clothing, and crafts, and the very cool beach vibe of Solana Beach.

Located across from the train station on Coast Highway

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NorthCountySun.com and fill out the simple entry form. Only one entry permitted per person. Winners will be randomly selected and contacted by phone and email. Must be 18 or older to enter. Promoters are not responsible for any change of dates or times. Best of luck to you! Either way, hope to see you this spring and summer under the stars at the Moonlight Amphitheatre.

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Mad House Comedy Club Mike Mitchell presents Tuesday Night Live Standup Comedy–Tues., 4/1 8:00pm Comedy Juice Wednesday’s at Mad House–Wed., 4/2 8:00pm The Hollywood Nights Comedy Show–Thurs., 4/3 8:00pm Open Mic Night–Mon., 4/7 7:00pm New Comics Talent Night–See someone take the stage for the first time, or an up and comer practice. No cover, no drink minimum, no promises! Mon., 4/7 8:30pm Want to perform? Just call us!

Comedy Juice Wednesday’s at Mad House–Wed., 4/9 8:00pm

July 16 – Aug–2 Mary Pop­­pins–Broadway’s perfectly magical musical under the stars at the Moonlight.

Aug 13–30–My Fair Lady Sept 10 – 27–Catch Me If You Can

101 in Fletcher Cove, Solana Beach, patrons of all ages are encouraged to ride bikes, take the train or carpool to the event. There will be a children’s area and lots of vendor booths. For more information visit www.solanabeachchamber.com/chamber/fiestadelsol.

ing the wonders of our childhood with Charlie Brown, Snoopy and the Peanuts gang. Based on the beloved comic strip by Charles Schultz.

Faded Glory May 28 through June 22 Meet Daniel Sickles, a 19th-century congressman, friend to presidents, Civil War general, lover of Queen Isabella of Spain, notorious philanderer, embezzler, murderer, and recipient of the Congressional Medal of Honor.

Based on a real figure from American history, this promises to be a rollicking comedic romp through life.

The North Coast Repertory Theatre is located at 987 Lomas Santa Fe Drive, Suite D, Solana Beach, CA 92075.

To buy tickets to these events, call (858) 481-1055 or visit www.northcoastrep.org.

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San Marcos Spring Festival April 6, Sunday, 9am-5pm San Marcos Spring Festival is April 6th this year. Setting the mood for all things spring, the 9am-5pm festival features a Home and Garden Show along with a certified Farmer’s Market. Festival-goers have become accustomed to finding hundreds of vendors selling unique gifts and crafts while mingling with local businesses at this street fair. This year, visitors are also treated to fresh produce, plants, and gardening ideas.

Keeping the kids entertained at this family friendly affair isn’t difficult, thanks to a large section dedicated to carnival rides and games. Food vendors serve up favorites like bacon-wrapped hot dogs and sausages, BBQ, burritos, lemonade, and nearly every kind of frozen treat you might want. Enhancing the popular festival, the entertainment stage brings a variety of music and community acts for everyone’s tastes. Smooth pop and jazz to old favorites and New Orleans jazz.

Bluegrass, pop, rock and funk will be performed by various bands throughout the day..

Located on Via Vera Cruz between Grand Ave. and San Marcos Blvd., this event is free and open to the public. For more information visit www.sanmarcoschamber.com or call 760-473-4516.

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Chicken Charlie’s Deep Fried Insanity

By Andy Lee

The first things that come to mind when I think about The San Diego County Fair are all the crazy foods, the overwhelming aromas and tantalizing flavors. Neurons firing in my brain are on sensory overload with the smells and tastes of barbecue, bacon, garlic, and freshly popped kettle corn. Every year I wonder what’s going to be the next craziest thing to eat.

Charlie Boghosian, owner, chef and creator of the famous Chicken Charlies, one of the premier barbeque and deep fry trailers at the San Diego County Fair, the Orange County Fair, and the L.A. County Fair, takes this challenge very seriously. He’s always trying new recipes and combinations to come up with another deep fry winning recipe. His past insane deep fried creations have given him national notoriety and appearances on late night TV shows.

Although Charlie didn’t invent them, in 1998 he started making garlic fries. They were a big hit and you could smell them from a mile away. Not long after, in 2000, he met a lady deep frying Twinkies. He didn’t like the taste or texture because the batter was too thick. On the way home he stopped at the store, bought a couple of Twinkies, improved on the batter and made it thin and crispy. That year his deep-fried Twinkies were the big hit. A reporter asked, “So Charlie, what are you going to do next year?”

That question got Charlie thinking about his next big thing, and he recalls, “That day my brother and I bought all kinds of stuff and started frying it all up. Before long, we had a big mess in the kitchen! We had a box of Oreo Cookies, used a really wet pancake type of batter, and drizzled a little chocolate syrup and a bit of powered sugar on top. I knew it was heavenly right away and that this was going to be huge. I introduced my deep-fried Oreos the following year, and I was right! It was huge. I don’t know how many we sold or how much money we made, but the compliments and the people who kept coming back for more….well, it was awesome.”

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“Just a few years ago I deep-fried Kool-Aid. These are all things I grew up loving as a kid. The deep-fried Kool-Aid got us on a lot of late night TV shows and we were trending #1 all over the Internet. In 2006 our Krispy Krème Chicken Sandwich got us on the front page of the LA Times. The next year I invented the Zucchini Weenie and that got us on the Tonight Show with Conan O’Brian. The following year I invented the Deep-Fried Klondike Bar and that got me on the Chelsea Lately Show.”

This year, Charlie will be bringing back many of his past winners, such as the Klondike, Twinkie, and Oreo, as well as last year’s big winners: Krispy Kreme Double Cheese Burger, Totally Fried Bacon Wrapped Pickle, and Totally Fried Cookie Dough.

So, what’s new on the menu? This year Charlie is introducing his Totally Fried Chicken Skins. Why not? Pork rinds (pig skins) have been popular for years. Charlie says he’s a big fan of pork rinds and that his Totally Fried Chicken Skins are even better. “They’re dipped in a flower batter and seasoned with a dash of garlic, lemon pepper, paprika, and a dash of sea salt. The flavors are exceptional, and the final texture is crunchy like a chip.” Charlie is also introducing to San Diego for the first time his new Triple Decker Krispy Kreme Cheeseburger. And, he’s working hard on perfecting an old Japanese favorite called Takoyaki, which are Octopus Balls! Yum! Also try Chicken Charlie’s very popular Pineapple Express, which connects to the Chicken Charlies Trailer.

There you’ll find delicious Maui Chicken Pineapple Bowls with rice and pineapple, Naked Shrimp Pineapple Bowls, Maui Chicken Sliders, and Deep Fried Pineapple. For a more complete menu visit www.chickencharlies.com.

Also check out their “Totally Fried” caps and t-shirts!

San Diego County Fair’s 8th Annual International Beer Competition and Festival June 20–22 The Eighth Annual San Diego International Beer Festival takes place in June over the weekend of June 20–22. In just eight years, the San Diego International Beer Festival has become one of the largest in the country, with more than 200 breweries and 400 beers from around the world.

The festival takes place in a 100,000 sq ft arena! In 2010, 15 states and 22 countries participated in the festival. Brewers must enter their beers before April 25.

The Lost Abbey in San Marcos won Champion Brewery in 2013. Eaglerock in L.A. won Best of Show. In 2011, Pizza Port of Solana Beach won Best of Show for its Poor Man’s IPA entered in the Specialty Beer Class. That was the third year in a row that Pizza Port took top honors.

The San Diego International Beer Competition is open to licensed microbreweries to compete with their specialty beers. Home brewers will have a separate contest, which is a one-day BJCP/AHA-sanctioned competition for homemade beer, mead, cider and perry. There will be

Wild Thing (I Think I Love You) Rendezvous Rosé Wins Best of Show at Toast of the Coast – Will Be Served At Fair Festival

a crowning of a Champion Brewery in addition to the Best of Show Beer.

The Champion Brewery will be awarded based on points earned for beers entered in the judging. Microbreweries and home brewers are urged to enter.

Both professional and home brewers can go to www.sandiegobeerfestival. com to enter.

Homebrew Competition Once again there will a Homebrew Beer Competition.

This competition is open to amateur brewers 21 years of age or older.

Beer Festival Tickets: $55 Pre-Sale: $45 * Brewers Lounge: $90. (includes Fair admission) or Beer Festival: $41 * Brewers Lounge: $80 (does not include Fair admission) *The Brewers Lounge is open Friday 5:00-9:00 PM, and during Saturday and Sunday sessions. Tickets without Fair admission will not be available online but will be available at the Box Office or inside at the Festival. For more information or to enter a beer visit www.sdfair.com.

The San Diego County Fair presents the third annual “The Toast of the Coast Wine Festival” on Saturday, June 14.

The winning wines have been named.

The “Best of Show” went to 2013 Vintage – “Wild Thing Rendezvous Rosé” of Carol Shelton Wines, located in Santa Rosa, California. The competition held last February featured 580 of the finest wines from licensed wineries in California and Baja. Wine Director, Rich Cook and a panel of 17 wine experts awarded 36 Special Placements (Best of County and Best Varietal) and 14 Double Gold Medals (wines receiving Gold Medal scores from all judges on a panel of three.) The 3rd annual wine event will take place in the beautiful Paul Ecke Jr. Flower and Garden Pavilian.

Ticket to “The Toast of the Coast Wine Festival” will include unlimited 1-oz. servings of the top performing wines from the 2014 Toast of the Coast Wine Competition.

Bottles will be available to purchase.

Premiering this year, the Festival will feature The Wines of Baja Village where the best wines of the Valle de Guadalupe will be presented, and if you want to make your day of wine tasting extra special, an upgraded ticket is available to the Winemakers’ Tasting Area for an exclusive experience. The two sessions will take place on Saturday, June 14, from 12 to 3pm and from 4 to 7pm.

Save $10 OFF General Admission up until April 27: General Admission $58 (includes Fair admission), Winemakers’ Tasting $85 (includes Fair admission). Or take the NCTD Wine Tripper for $60 (includes general admission, Fair admission, and round-trip on the Coaster, Sprinter and Breeze). For more information and a complete list of winning wines, visit www.sdfair.com.

Globe Guilders Fashion Show At Hilton Bayfront May 9 The Globe Guilders Fashion Show, one of the premier fashion events in San Diego, will take place on Friday, May 9, at the Hilton San Diego Bayfront Hotel. Proceeds benefit the artistic and education programs of The Old Globe, which has over 250,000 theatre admissions and program participants.

This year’s show will feature Naeem Khan, one of the most sought-after fashion designers in the world. The event will include a champagne reception and live and silent auctions followed by a seated luncheon and a fashion show featuring Khan’s 2014 Fall Couture Line, presented by Neiman Marcus.

Ticket prices start at $115. For further event information, visit www.globeguilders.org or call (619) 889-7121.

Seaside Market in Cardiff-By-The-Sea Begins Expansion

After 29 years Seaside Market in the Cardiff Town Center is expanding and customers couldn’t be happier. The 12,500 sq ft market, which opened in 1985, is currently bursting at the seams and the expansion is truly needed.

Seaside Market is a community gathering place with tables, chairs, benches and umbrellas in front of the store.

Every week a tent goes up for freshly made tacos or awesome tri-tip barbecue.

One can always find great items and deals from their deli or bakery departments. Stop in for a bagel, a cup of coffee, or fresh local fruit and veggies, fresh fish, a wide assortment of meats, a wide variety of freshly made salads (including their famous Spuds), soups, sandwiches, wraps, and all daily shopping needs like milk, eggs, and bread, and even fresh cut flowers or firewood.

The expansion will add another 5,000 sq. ft. to their already awesome bakery and prepared food items section, but will also add to grocery and product aisles with wider

aisles and more room to maneuver. There is also a large loft in the new expansion area, in the back of the store, that will be used for expanding their wine department and for wine tasting, cooking classes, people gathering and hanging out. A new (second) loading dock will also be built in the back of the building.

If you haven’t already joined, now is as good a time as any to join their Rewards Club Program. Rewards Club Members get weekly specials, such as: buy-one-get-onefree, or sometimes a totally free item, and you can earn a percent back on your purchase!

Seaside Market is located at 2087 San Elijo Ave., CardiffBy-The-Sea 92007. They’re open 7-days a week. Call (760) 753-5445 or visit www.seasidemarket.com.

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2014 Contests: Singers, Dancers, Actors, Artists, Winemakers, Chefs, Craftsmen, Adults and Kids Compete for Prizes at County Fair The San Diego County Fair presented by Albertsons/Sav-On is once again bringing in new talent to compete through song, dance, and acting. This year’s hot new talent will compete for cash prizes while spreading the word about their showcased performance skills. The Fair’s yearly performance contests are back!

The Battle of the Bands New this year is The Battle of the Bands. This contest is in search of the best musical group in the United States, and will demonstrate a fierce competition between top bands as they hit the stage to show off their talent. The winning bands will get a chance to compete for the grand prize at the live final round on the Coors Light Rock On Stage.

The grand prize is $3,000! Along with the first place cash prize, the winning band will get a chance to perform at the Casbah in San Diego, as well as recording studio time at Recording Arts and Technology Studio. Winners will also be featured on ListenSD and the Nardcast; tune in to hear your favorites. Application deadline is April 14.

Final Round for Battle of the Bands competition takes place June 27.

The Ultimate Triple Threat Contest In its second year, “The Ultimate Triple Threat” brings competitors (youth and teen) together to compete in not one, but three talents! Highlighting the competitor’s skills in acting, singing, and dancing, this competition is sure to test the versatility of the individual’s well-rounded artistic talents.

Youth performers (ages 8-12) and teen performers (ages 13-17) will compete in any one or two disciplines of acting, singing, or dancing. Those that choose to compete in all three will show what it means to be the Ultimate Triple Threat!

The grand prize winner will be awarded $1,200, a dance and fitness pack from the Academy of Performing Arts, a one year subscription to Backstage.com, and a one hour photo shoot with First and Orange. Apply today to reserve your spot in this exciting competition at https://sdfair.

wufoo.com/forms/triple-threat. April 14 Deadline to enter contest. Finalists announced April 18.

Triple Threat competitions takes place at the Fair on July 2.

Southern California’s Best Dance Crew Contest The Fair is taking San Diego’s best Hip-Hop dancers to center stage for “Southern California’s Best Dance Crew”!

This battle shows off some of the most skilled hip-hop dance crews the West Coast has ever seen. Amateur and professional groups of five members or more may compete. Most of the dancing must be performed in Hip-Hop style. Cash prizes will be awarded in two divisions: Youth/ Teen and Adult. The grand prize youth/teen winner will be awarded $1,000. Youth/teen runner up will get $500. Adult division winner will be awarded $1,000 and the runner up $500. Both Adult and teen third place winners will receive $250. April 14 Deadline to enter. Finalists announced May 2.

The Best Dance Crew competition takes place on June 15.

Singer/ Songwriter Contest Returning to the Fair, and back by popular demand is the “Singer/ Songwriter” competition. This is a search for the best performances by a solo singer and showcase for original writing. The San Diego County Fair is in search of the best original songwriting and performance by a solo singer. Performance spots in their preliminary round will be on a first-come first-served basis, so apply early and reserve your spot!

The 2013 first place winner was Tolan Shaw. Tolan Shaw is an accomplished singer/songwriter from San Diego, crafting songs based on travel and life experiences. He is known for his work with the San Diego-based band, The New Archaic, as lead singer. Second place went to San Diego singer/songwriter Suzanne Harper and third place went to Chad Taggart.

The Grand Prize is $3,000. In addition to cash, the first place winner will have the opportunity for an additional performance during the Fair, a chance to perform at

“The Fab Fair” is the Theme and Main Exhibit of 2014 San Diego County Fair “The Fab Fair” Exhibit Hall (located near the front entrance gate) presents two photographic exhibits never before seen in California. When the four lads from Liverpool first visited the United States in back in1964, the British Invasion was sparked. The amazing photographic exhibit “The Beatles! Backstage and Behind the Scenes” opens the CBS Television archives with more than 80 never before published photos from that era. LIFE Magazine photographer, Bill Eppridge, captured The Beatles first U.S. performance on the Ed Sullivan Show–as well as the month-long tour that followed–as the Fab Four visited 20 U.S. cities, including San Diego.

The photographic exhibit “Give Peace a Chance” commemorates John Lennon and Yoko Ono’s historic “bedin” for peace which lasted May 26 through June 2,

1969 in Suite 1742 of Montreal’s Queen Elizabeth Hotel.

LIFE’s Gerry Deiter was the only photographer present in their hotel room for all eight days of the bed-in. Never before had a celebrity been so available in person and by telephone to the public, and through his photography he captured intimate moments intended to break down barriers between power, celebrity, status and convention with a desire to end war and violence in the world.

The 20th Anniversary Mother’s Day Weekend Art, Garden, & Studio Tour May 10–11, Saturday and Sunday, 10am – 4pm This year’s self-guided Mother’s Day Weekend Tour will have guests roaming through Encinitas, Olivenhain, and Solana Beach, dropping in on eight distinctive gardens, many with artists’ studios on display. All locations are easily accessible in a day but many visitors choose to take both days to complete the tour.

Each garden will feature several San Dieguito Art Guild members who will have their artwork on display and for sale. This year’s offerings include original drawings, fine art paintings, photography, sculptures, gourd art, and one-ofa-kind pieces of jewelry. Each item will be priced directly by the artist.

“This is a fun and art-filled opportunity to share quality time with the “moms” in your life,” says Terry Allen, President of the Guild. “After 20 years, our Tour has become a North County tradition that offers a complete gift package. You can explore beautiful gardens, peek into the private studios of some of our artists, see and perhaps purchase a piece of delightful art plus enjoy tasty treats at every stop…what more could you ask?”

Tickets are $20 per person and cover admission for both Saturday and Sunday and include a souvenir booklet and map with driving directions to each location. Ticket hold-

ers can feel free to revisit a favorite home or spread their visits over the weekend.

Tickets may be purchased online at www.offtrackgallery. com or in person at the Off Track Gallery, 937 South Coast Highway 101, Suite C103, in the Lumberyard Shopping Center (behind St. Tropez Bakery) in Encinitas, CA. “The Art and Garden Tour is an annual fundraiser that helps support the Guild’s operating expenses as well as art programs that benefit the community, such as the “Try It You’ll Like It” workshops,” says San Dieguito Art Guild past President, Cheryl Ehlers. “We’re also excited to use a portion of the event’s proceeds to provide cash scholarships to under-served school art departments in our community. The San Dieguito Art Guild, established in 1965, is a nonprofit 501 (c) 3 organization.

For more information or tickets contact the San Dieguito Art Guild at (760) 942-3636 or visit www.offtrackgallery.com.

the Casbah in San Diego, and recording studio time at Recording Arts and Technology Studio. Winners will also be featured on the Nardcast; tune in to hear your favorites.

There are also 2nd and 3rd Place Prizes. April 14 Deadline to enter. Finalists announced May 9.

Contest takes place at the Fair June 20.

Cantautor Latino Contest For its third year, the Fair welcomes back the “Cantautor Latino” contest. Featuring the best solo performance of an original song in Spanish, this contest offers singers/songwriters the opportunity to share their personally written songs with the Fair’s audience and the chance of winning a grand prize of $3,000, four hours at Track Star Studios, and a Taylor guitar. April 14 Deadline to enter Other 2013 Contests and Competitions: Robotics Competition Oratorical Competition Food Competitions Photography Competition Fine Art Competition and Plein Air Contest Livestock and Breed Competitions Floral Competitions Landscape Competitions Collections Competitions Quilting Competitions Woodworking Contest Produce Competitions Pie Eating Contest Three O’Clock Daily Fun Contests Homemade Wine Contest Many contests, games and competitions are single day events that do not require advance registration. For a complete up-to-date list of contests and competitions, events and games, visit www.sdfair.com.

Please note: date, venue, and times are subject to change.

San Diego Symphony and Summer Pops 4/5 Jacobs Masterworks: Pinchas Zukerman and Yefim Bronfman in Recital 4/6 Family Festival Season: Free Family Concert: Green Eggs and Ham 4/6 Family Festival Season: SDS with Project Trio!

4/12 Jacobs Masterworks: Megadeth’s Dave Mustaine with San Diego Symphony 4/19 Fox Theatre Film Series: The Kings of Silent Comedy 4/22 Chamber Music: The Quint Quintet 4/25-26 Jacobs Masterworks: Beethoven’s Fifth with Christoph von Dohnányi 5/2-4 Jacobs Masterworks: Tchaikovsky’s Third Symphony 5/9-10 City Lights: Sheena Easton Sings James Bond 5/11 Family Festival Season: I Love Mother Nature 5/15 Classical Edge: Rachmaninoff in the Key of Jass 5/16-18 Jacobs Masterworks: Rachmaninoff’s Third Piano Concerto 5/20 Chamber Music: Vadim Repin Performs Bartók 5/23-25 Jacobs Masterworks: Vadin Repin Returns 6/27 Summer Pops: Tux ‘n Tennis Viva Las Vegas – Elvis: A Tribute to the King 6/28-29 Summer Pops: Classical Mystery Tour (Beatles Tribute) 7/4-5 Summer Pops: Star Spangled Pops with Bill Conti 7/11-12 Summer Pops: Boz Scaggs 7/13 Summer Pops: Pops Goes Classical: A Night in Hungary 7/18-19 Summer Pops: The Music of ABBA 7/24 Summer Pops – Comic-Con Weekend: Video Games Live 7/25 Summer Pops – Comic-Con Weekend: Danny Elfman’s Music from the Films of Tim Burton 7/26 Summer Pops – Comic-Con Weekend: Star Trek (2009): The Movie Soundtrack Performed by San Diego Symphony 8/1-2 Summer Pops: Ray Charles, Motown, and Beyond presented by Ellis Hall 8/3 Summer Pops: Nathan Pacheco 8/8-9 Summer Pops: Broadway Tonight! Featuring music of Chicago 8/10 Summer Pops: Disney’s Fantasia 8/15-16 Summer Pops: Cirque de la Symphonie 8/17 Summer Pops: Burt Bacharach 8/21 Summer Pops: Cash’d Out: A Tribute to Johnny Cash 8/22-23 Summer Pops: Vanessa Williams 8/24 Summer Pops: Ozomatli 8/29-31 Summer Pops: 1812 Tchaikovsky Spectacular

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San Dieguito Heritage Museum’s 26th Annual Deep Pit BBQ May 17, Saturday, 12–3pm The San Dieguito Heritage Museum celebrates local heritage by hosting its annual Deep Pit BBQ at the Museum site. This year the 26th annual BBQ celebrates the contributions of Doug and Karen Long to the heritage of the San Dieguito area. They are the recipients of the “Living Heritage Award” for their many years of volunteering in the community. This year’s BBQ is special as it features their Deep Pit BBQ. For 20 years, the San Dieguito Heritage Museum’s BBQ was cooked in the ground according to tradition. Cooking BBQ in a deep pit makes the tastiest barbecue.

The barbecue event begins at noon and food will be

served until 2:30pm. During the event, the museum and exhibits will be open for visitors. There will be live entertainment with the band, Two of Us Plus One. There will also be kid’s activities, a silent auction, and a bake sale.

Several vehicles will be on display, including a 1957 Del Mar Fire Department fire engine, a stagecoach, a 1917 Model T Ford and other unique cars. Photo sites with dress-up clothes will provide great picture taking opportunities.

Tickets are $20.00 for adults ($25.00 at the door), $15.00 for teens (13-17), $7.00 for children (5-12), under 5 is free with an adult. Tickets for the events are available at the museum or on the museum website, www.sdheritage.org.

For more information call the museum office at (760) 632-

9711. The San Dieguito Heritage Museum is located at 450 Quail Gardens Drive, Encinitas.

The 5th Annual Taste of Cardiff Presented by Cardiff 101 Main Street

Taste of Hillcrest

May 8, Thursday, 5-8pm

Get your taste buds ready for a fabulous food frenzy at the 14th Annual Taste of Hillcrest on Saturday, April 19th from noon to 4pm! Hillcrest eateries open their doors to foodies and tasters alike and treat them to delectable bite-size samples fit for all to enjoy.

From quaint cafés and budding bistros, to five-star dining delights, Hillcrest is pulling out all of the stops at this famed, self-guided, walking tour of the most delectable dining destinations! Whether your palate is accustomed to down-home American or tantalizing Thai, the diversity of the various restaurants and cuisines are sure to keep your mouth watering all afternoon long. After all of your fantastic bites, you are sure to be parched. Have no fear because you are welcome to quench your thirst with over 10 sample sips from San Diego’s most lip-smacking micro-brews.

This is definitely not an event to miss!

Sample the flavors of the Middle East from Micho’z Fresh Lebanese Grill, Luna Grill or Eba’s Lounge and Bistro.

Perhaps you are in the mood for something a bit more exotic. Saunter over to Bombay Exotic Cuisine of India, Kasi Fresh Fast Indian or Lotus Thai Cuisine. Indulge in some sweet delights at the famed D Bar San Diego or grab a froyo at Pinkberry.

Looking for some­­ thing more liquid than solid to keep you cool during your walking culinary exploration? There will be no shortage of libation samplers at watering holes such as the Uptown Tavern and Bamboo Lounge.

Worried about getting around? The famed orange and green trolley is there to save the day or feel free to walk off each yummy bite on this tasting excursion. Each participant is within walking distance so there is no excuse not to take advantage of every sip and nibble on the way!

Tickets to this not-to-be-missed event are just $30 in advance, and $35 the day of the event. All proceeds benefit the Hillcrest Business Association. For further information, ticket purchases, and a complete list of participating restaurants, please visit www.fabuloushillcrest.com, or call (619) 233-5008.

Immerse yourself in the flourishing culinary vibe of Cardiffby-the-Sea at the 5th Annual Taste of Cardiff event. Cardiff 101 Main Street invites you to enjoy an evening of strolling through the beautiful coastal community while savoring the very best of Cardiff’s delectable cuisine. Twenty-two local restaurants are whipping up divine tastes and competing for your vote to win the 2014 Taste of Cardiff Golden Fork Award.

Cardiff 101 Main Street is pleased to present the 5th Annual Taste of Cardiff on Thursday, May 8th from 5pm8pm. Downtown Cardiff has over 20 unique eateries and many of these restaurants are well known throughout San Diego County for their excellent food. Ticket holders stroll from restaurant to restaurant for a small bite that captures the unique taste of their cuisine. The restaurants offer food samples at 5pm and serve those with tickets until 8pm, or until they run out of food. The three-hour window allows you to take your time as you walk throughout downtown

Cardiff and provides opportunities to stop along the way to enjoy the music or to have a drink.

Tickets are $25 in advance or $30 the day of. Taste of Cardiff is located in downtown Cardiff-by-the-Sea and includes Cardiff Restaurant Row and Bull Taco in the San Elijo State Beach Campgrounds. For tickets and the full list of all the restaurants participating visit www.tasteofcardiff.com.

4th Annual College Area Taste April 13, Sunday, 11am-3pm Treat your taste buds to a culinary adventure like never before in the College Area on Sunday, April 13 from 11am to 3pm! Showcasing over 20 diverse dining destinations in the College Area, this year’s College Area Taste promises to be more delicious than ever. Scout out new favorite eateries and visit your regular go-to spots as you satisfy your stomach with scrumptious samples from quaint cafés to budding bistros around the ever-evolving College Area.

Taste-goers most certainly work up an appetite on this self-guided walking tour. Whether you prefer spicy, authentic Mexican food, mouth-watering Italian comfort food, gastropub fare or something more exotic, the College Area has it all! Satisfy your sweet tooth with delightful desserts such as everyone’s favorite, frozen yogurt and ice cream, or quench your thirst with a plethora of choices in bountiful supply. Stop into Top #10 Oriental for sushi bites or try pulled pork sliders at Effin’s Pub & Grill

and Margherita Pizza at Social Life Pizza. Indulge in delicate Florentine Cookies, quiche and fresh, home-made soup from the Living Room Café.

With an undeniably friendly neighborhood feel, charming storefronts, exhilarating atmosphere and tasty restaurants, you’re sure to have a “Sunday Funday” for which your stomach will certainly be grateful! With all that walking, you may want to rest your weary feet. The Old Town Trolley comes to your rescue; hop aboard the recognizable old-fashioned, green and orange trolley that roams through the College Area to assist you when you need a lift from one food experience to the next.

Tickets to the 4th Annual College Area Taste are just $25 in advance and $30 on the day of the event. Proceeds from the College Area Taste benefit the College Area Business District. Tickets are limited, so purchase them soon to secure your ticket to this ultimate “taste.” For more information or to purchase tickets, visit www.CollegeAreaBID. com or call (619) 582-1093.

EGGstravaganza Spring Festival in Carlsbad April 19 The City of Carlsbad’s popular EGGstravaganza Spring Festival returns Saturday, April 19, from 10am to 1pm at Poinsettia Community Park on 6600 Hidden Valley Road, in Carlsbad.

The event features an ongoing “egg scramble” of multiple egg hunts separated by age from 10:30am until 12:30pm. To keep the scramble fun for all ages, one field will be arranged for children ages 6 and over who want to race for their eggs, and an identical one will be arranged for children ages 5 and under. A third field will have piles of eggs set aside for younger children, babies or those with special needs to collect at their leisure.

Attendees can also enjoy a family scavenger hunt, photos with the Easter bunny, a fun zone with bounce houses, a giant slide and a chance to “soak the bunny.” To avoid

lines during the event, activity cards and unlimited fun zone wrist bands can be purchased in advance at City of Carlsbad Community Centers. The cards can be divided among multiple children for activities like the egg scramble and Easter bunny photos.

For more information, visit www.carlsbadca.gov/parksandrec or call 760-434-2843.

April 19, Saturday, Noon-4pm

City of Encinitas and Paul Ecke YMCA Easter Egg Hunt Festival April 19, Saturday, 10am-1pm The City of Encinitas Parks and Recreation Department presents its annual Easter Egg Hunt Festival at the Ecke Sports Park (next to the YMCA), at 278 Saxony Road in Encinitas. This very popular and well attended free event features arts and crafts, entertainment, prizes, jump houses, face painting and more than 24,000 eggs!

Egg hunt times are as follows: 10:15am for 2 years and under; 10:45am for 3 year-olds; 11:15am for ages 4-5; 11:45am for ages 6-7; and 12:15pm for ages 8-9. Please check the City website to make sure about egg hunting times.

Ecke YMCA is located at 278 Saxony Road, Encinitas 92024. For more information call (760) 633-2740.

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Maurizio Trattoria Italiana

I know that there are many people that are unsure about the void left behind since the old Vigilucci’s Trattoria closed it’s doors on the corner of S. Coast Hwy 101 and D Street, in Encinitas. But I can assure you that Maurizio Trattoria Italiana serves quality, authentic Italian cuisine that is delicious, and that you simply must try. The new owner, Maurizio Carbone, came to Encinitas in 1995 from Varese, Italy, with a passion for Italian cuisine. In 1996 he met Roberto Vigilucci of Vigiluccis and a friendship was born. With Robertos help and shared restaurateur expertise, Maurizio has now taken over the famed restaurant location on Hwy 101.

Chef Lorenzo, who has been chef for over a decade at the restaurant since it opened, is from Firenze, Italy, and remains the chef at Maurizio Trattoria Italiana. Chef Lorenzo is one of the finest Italian chefs in the region and brings his authentic, fresh, and creative Italian delicacies to your white clothed table. His Ravioli dello Chef is

absolutely amazing, a big local favorite, and is highly recommended.

The fresh homemade Ravioli is filled with goat cheese and ricotta cheese, served with mushrooms, fresh soya beans, finished with a light butter and lemon juice sauce. The taste is light, fresh, creamy and a little tangy. Other popular and famous chef creations include Lorenzo’s Lasagna, Fettuccine, and his Linguine Fradiavolo. This is a wonderful linguini with jumbo prawns and rock shrimp sautéed in a spicy marinara sauce.

Mention this review and get a $20 Gift Card anytime you spend $100 or more per seating. Bring the family for Easter Sunday and Mother’s Day! They are open daily from 11:30am.

Lunch is served from 11:30 to 3pm. They have an extensive wine list and appetizers. Catering is available.

Maurizio Trattoria Italiana is located at 505 S. Coast Hwy 101, Encinitas 92024. Reservations call (760) 942-7332 or visit www.maurizioca.com.

Primos Mexican Food & Cantina

If you love Mexican Food, then you’ll love Primos Mexican Food & Cantina! In 1999 Primos Mexican Food & Cantina opened its first restaurant in San Diego and has expanded to 21 locations throughout SoCal. Primos has evolved into a fast casual restaurant chain that specializes in serving fresh authentic Mexican favorites.

They serve only the highest quality products from their freshly cooked flour tortillas to their 100% all natural Angus Beef and their hand-picked Avocados. Primos also offers a wide array of healthier options from freshly prepared salads to grilled bowls and vegetarian options to fit all lifestyles. They also offer many catering options from Catering “On The Go! Platters to Full-Service Catering. They are committed to serving high quality fresh food and world-class customer service all wrapped up into a clean and inviting environment. Their customers are their #1 priority and when you are at Primos, you’re family!

Visit their new location near California State University San Marcos at the new Campus Pointe II shopping center located at 801 S. Twin Oaks Valley Road in San Marcos. Their new San Marcos location opened last month and at the time of this review is awaiting their alcohol license. At that time, they will offer a wide array of draft beer, margaritas and cocktails. They have large LED TVs throughout the

restaurant with lively music playing in the background.

Primos is open every day serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. For breakfast they offer authentic breakfast plates like chilaquiles, huevos rancheros and bistec ranchero served all day! For lunch they offer their world famous Monster Burritos. You can choose from a variety of Monster Burritos such as their Original Monster Burrito, Americano, Baja, Cali, Surf & Turf, Spicy Chicken, Monster Breakfast, Chipotle, and Monster Crunch Burrito. Try their large plate dinners such as Chipotle Shrimp, Angus Steak Fajitas or Chile Verde with your choice of Beans (refried, black or whole), Spanish Rice, Baja Corn and French Fries!

Clip their coupons from their ad to redeem: 1) Buy 1 Burrito and Med Drink and get 1 Burrito FREE! 2) Buy 1 Taco and Get 1 Taco FREE! 3) Buy 1 Monster Breakfast Burrito and Get 1 Monster Breakfast Burrito FREE! Must present coupon. You can also download at www.NorthCountySun.com by clicking on Coupon Deals.

North County locations include: San Marcos: 801 S. Twin Oaks Rd 92078, Escondido: 1348 W. Valley Pky. 92029, Carlsbad: 2708 Loker Ave, Carlsbad 92010, Solana Beach: 919 Lomas Santa Fe Dr., 92075. For all SoCal locations visit their website at www.PrimosMex.com.

The newest and freshest Thai sensation has come to North County! Now open in the new Campus II shopping center on South Twin Oaks Valley Road, near California State University San Marcos (CSUSM) Ra-Ka-De-ka Fresh Thai Kitchen’s third San Diego location offers Thai cuisine fast and fresh with natural ingredients.

With an extensive lunch and dinner menu, Ra-Ka-De-Ka offers a large selection of vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free entrees.

They offer soups, salads, lettuce wraps, beef, chicken and shrimp entrees, noodle and rice dishes, spring rolls, and desserts. We highly recommend their Pad Thai Noodle with chicken or shrimp. It’s delicious! Also try their Fresh Spring Rolls. The Fresh Spring Rolls are

vegetables, tofu and shrimp wrapped in rice paper and served with peanut sauce.

Happy Hour is nightly from 4-6pm and you Get 20% OFF food! By the way they serve beer, saki and wine! Ask about their Daily Lunch Specials. They also offer FREE Potstickers with delivery orders over $20. Clip their coupon from this edition or download their coupon at www.NorthCountySun.com and click on Coupon Deals.

Order online or visit Ra-Ka-De-Ka at 801 S. Twin Oaks Valley Road #101, San Marcos 92078 in Campus II shopping center just south of CSUSM campus. Call (760) 798-4280 or visit www.rakadeka.com.

SBICCA

There isn’t a nicer place to celebrate Easter Sunday with your family or with Mom on Mother’s Day, or any other day for that matter.

Enjoy Sunday Brunch every Sunday, a glass of wine or a cocktail, and just hang out on their outdoor patio, people watching and taking in the scenic Del Mar ocean view. SBICCA is known for quality cuisine and wonderful libations at very reasonable prices. The food, service and atmosphere are all top notch.

This flavorful, multi-award winning quaint Americana bistro, nestled in the village of Del Mar, is a local favorite and sets the standard for an established local’s hang-out. Their beautiful umbrella sidewalk patio, and upstairs loft with sweeping Pacific Ocean views is located just steps from the beach. SBICCA has won numerous awards such as the coveted 2012 Gold Medallion for best Casual American Cuisine presented by the San Diego Chapter of the California Restaurant

Association, and the 2012 Wine Spectator Award of Excellence. Superb service with tasty fare and a casual but elegant atmosphere make this bistro a must-visit when you’re anywhere near the area. Signature favorites such as “Flintstone cut” pork prime rib or their Lobster and Crab Bisque, are not to be missed. Their burgers are amazing!

With superb service, a stunning ocean view, tasty fare and a casual yet elegant atmosphere, bring your loved ones or your out-of-town guests to this quaint Americana bistro nestled in the heart of ol’ Del Mar. Tuesday nights half-off bottles of wine is a popular weekly event. Happy Hour is 7 days a week from 4-6:30pm; and all night on Wednesdays get 1/2 off all bar menu items and $2 off all specialty cocktails, wines by the glass and beer.

SBICCA is located at 215 15th Street, Del Mar 92014. Call (858) 4811001 or visit www.sbiccabistro.com.

Mariah’s Westwind

Once located in Carlsbad years ago, Mariah’s is thriving once again at its San Marcos location just below San Elijo Hills. Over the past 30 years, Mariah’s has built a devoted clientele with its home-style comfort food, loved by locals and visitors alike. From Omelettes to Sandwiches made with house roasted meats, including their fabulous corned beef offerings. Their breakfasts and lunches are unsurpassed for freshness and quality. It’s delicious food with friendly service.

Mother and son team, Therese Boatwright and Michael Synodin have infused life into their motto “Love The Food ~ Feel The Love” and have made a strong commitment to serve their community with joy and gratitude. Their long time kitchen staff is the backbone of the business and is credited with cleanliness and consistency. They have remained with Therese through several businesses, beginning with Grand Central Deli of La Costa, when this neck of the woods was still relatively undeveloped and you could travel El Camino Real

for 10 miles with only two or three stoplights.

Therese is passing the torch to a new generation. Her son, Mike, has grown up in the restaurant environment and with the entire kitchen staff who are now also in the third generation of employees in one family. His vision will carry Mariah’s into the future and keep everyone working and serving their community with new family members. Recently, Mariah’s has expanded its hours to open up for dinner! “Mama’s Meatloaf” is tried and true while their hand-battered Fish and Chips cannot be beat. Their Creamy Mac ‘n Cheese is prepared fresh to order.

Mariah’s is a convenient place to stop and have a fresh home-style meal or call ahead and pick up a family dinner to go.

Mariah’s is located at 1691 Melrose Drive in San Marcos (just below San Elijo Hills) one block east of Rancho Santa Fe Road. Call (760) 736-8108 or visit www.mariahswestwind.com. Open daily from 7am.

Serving Breakfast and lunch until 2pm and Dinner Tue~Fri until 8pm.

Taqueria Chispa Mexican Grill

Taqueria Chispa Mexican Grill is now at The Quad! Mr. Taco Mexican Grill in San Marcos has been serving authentic Mexican food since 1985. Guillermo Cortes and Bernardo Cortes have created a new concept, Taqueria Chispa Mexican Grill. The restaurant is a fast, casual Taqueria that serves customers authentic, fresh, healthy products. It is “build your own” using freshly cooked meats and vegetables and making personalized choices for tacos, burritos, salads or bowls.

The concept emulates Mexico’s “Puestos” which are popular outdoor taco stands. Puestos are local gathering places where culture and friendships blend and mix together with the freshest local farmto-table produce, ingredients and flavors that culminate in a true experience of grilling Mexican style. Taqueria Chispa serves freshly made from scratch, maize tortillas. Customers are able to view the entire cooking process from kneading the dough and cooking individual tortillas to assembling the product custom made to order.

Traditional and authentic menu items such as Barbacoa Beef Taco or the Azteca Salad Napoles (grilled tender sliced cactus), with mixed greens, avocados, tomato, onion, radishes and grated cotija cheese, are freshly prepared in view of the customer. The salsa bar is filled with a variety of fresh salsas and other condiments.

Taqueria Chispa is committed to contributing and giving back through various educational entities by emphasizing the Arts in community schools including CSUSM. One interior wall contains a beautiful mural painted by local CSUSM artist Miguel Angel Godoy.

This amazing piece of art emphasizes the vibrancy of the community and the modern authenticity of Taqueria Chispa Mexican Grill.

Taqueria Chispa is located at 200 East Barham Drive, Suite 107 at The Quad II, a mixed use retail and student housing dormitory complex across the street from CSUSM in San Marcos at Campus Way and East Barham Drive. Call (760) 471-1321 or visit www.chispagrill.com.

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Rita’s spin on a rich & creamy old-fashioned favorite.

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North County Restaurant Reviews Rita’s

Rita’s now has two nearby locations: one is in La Costa near La Costa Canyon High School, and their newest is in Encinitas near San Dieguito Academy. GET A FREE RITA’S ITALIAN ICE! Clip their coupon from our coupon page or download their coupon from www.

NorthCountySun.com (click on Coupon Deals) and buy one, and get the second one free! Must present coupon at time of purchase.

Rita’s in Carlsbad was the first in San Diego, but many are slated to open soon. Rita’s is the nation’s largest Italian Ice concept with roots in Philadelphia, dating back to 1984 when a Philly firefighter opened a small Italian ice business to augment his income. The business is named after the firefighter’s wife. Rita’s Italian Ice is made fresh daily with chunks of fresh fruit added. Their Italian Ices are fat free, cholesterol free, and trans-fat free and offer more than 65 flavors. 10 flavors of sugar free Italian Ice sweetened with Splenda are also available.

Some springtime flavors to look for are Sugar-free Dragonfruit, Starburst, and Jelly Belly. Cherry and Mango flavors are always on the menu due to popular demand. Flavors are switched depending on the season and availability. The traditional Gelati with Mango Ice mixed with Vanilla Custard is our overall favorite. It’s absolutely

addicting! They now offer new milkshake flavors such as Caramel and Peppermint. Their Cream Ice is a richer, creamier version of the Italian Ice and is 98% fat free. Custard is a signature treat that is creamy and is offered in Vanilla, Chocolate, Orange Cream, Coffee, and Strawberry.

Served in a cup, toppings like caramel and hot fudge can be added.

Misto is a combination of flavored Italian Ice and Custard blended together as a drink. The Gelati is their number one selling treat. It’s a layering of Custard, then Italian Ice and topped with Custard. A Blendini is a personalized crunchy blend of Italian Ice, crunchy additions like Snickers, Oreo and Custard all blended together! Other frozen treats include Cookie Sandwiches and Custard Cakes. All are made fresh daily and never refrozen so the taste is fresh and delicious. 20% discount is offered to Military and Firefighters. Rita’s is also partnered with Carlsbad Educational Foundation, and the San Diego Sockers.

Rita’s Carlsbad is located at 3263 Camino de Los Coches, Suite #103, Carlsbad, 92009 (in the Sprouts Shopping Center) Call (760) 753-5700.

Rita’s Encinitas is located in the El Nopalito/7-11 shopping center at 582 Santa Fe Drive, Encinitas 92024. Call (760) 753-5700 or visit www.ritascarlsbad.com.

Ahi Sushi and Grill

Get a FREE 8-PIECE CRUNCHY ROLL with any purchase of $5 or more! This is one of the most amazing offers at one of the best sushi restaurants in North County! Either clip their coupon from their ad, our coupon pages or download from www.

NorthCountySun.com and click on Coupon Deals. Celebrate Ahi Sushi’s 4th Anniversary by enjoying a delicious (free) 8-piece Crunchy Roll. You must clip their coupon and present it when ordering. Only one coupon per table. Are you hungry for great tasting authentic sushi but are on a budget? You’ve got to try their daily special offer: 4-pieces of salmon roll + 4-pieces of spicy tuna roll + 4-pieces of California roll + 4-pieces of smoked salmon roll (16 pieces total) for only $6.95!

As far as sushi goes, Ahi Sushi is the best tasting and best valued sushi around.

Everyday they offer 50% OFF Cut Rolls and Sushi. 50% OFF items are highlighted on their sushi menu. They also have lunch specials for $6.50 and Dinner specials for $7.95 and Sake Bombs for $7.95!

We highly recommend these selections: 2-piece Seared Tuna sushi for $3.25; 8- piece Crunchy Roll for $5.50; 8-piece Caterpillar Roll for $7; and their famous 8-piece Albacore Special Roll for $8. The Ahi Tuna Roll is our all-time favorite. Their menu is extensive and includes dishes such as Teriyaki Chicken, Orange Chicken, Katsu chicken, Yakisoba (stir fried noodles), Tempura Udon, Seafood Udon, Egg Rolls, Gyoza, a wide assortment of specialty rolls, appetizers, party platters, beer, wine, sake and desserts.

Ahi Sushi and Grill has four locations now in San Marcos, La Jolla, Fletcher Hills, and Alpine Creek. The nearest North County location is in San Marcos on Twin Oaks Valley Road near Cal State University San Marcos and near the San Marcos Civic Center. This location is thriving and attracts nearby business people, local residents, college students and faculty and anyone that loves great sushi at great prices.

Ahi Sushi and Grill is located at 157 N. Twin Oaks Valley Road, #136, San Marcos, CA 92069 (next to L.A. Fitness). Please call (760) 761-0238 or visit www.iloveahi.com. Prices subject to change.

The Broken Yolk Café

The Broken Yolk Café is open 365 days a year from 6am to 3pm and is one of the most popular breakfast and lunch restaurants in San Diego. With 13 locations total and 10 in San Diego, they consistently provide great food, great service, and great prices. Consistency in their food and service is what makes this place a true winner. It’s what everyone has come to expect time after time.

The Broken Yolk Café is a nice place to take the family on Easter Sunday or Mom on Mother’s Day for breakfast, brunch or lunch. They can accommodate a booth for two or just about any size group. Eat inside or enjoy their covered outdoor patio (La Costa location) on a warm spring day.

They have a great early bird breakfast menu for only $4.99 served everyday of the week from 6am to 8am. It’s the best deal around! For the really hungry, try their Iron Man and Iron Woman Challenge. It’s a 12-egg omelet filled with mushrooms, onions and American cheese, smothered with their own house-made chili and more cheese. It’s served on a 15-inch pizza pan with a generous pile

of home fries and two biscuits. This is for one person only and you get a one-hour time limit to gobble it down. If you can eat it within one hour, the omelet is free. Cost is $24.99 if you can’t finish it.

Between $9.99 and $10.99 you can build your own 4-egg omelet with a selection of cheese and as many ingredients as you like. They are famous for their omelets. For something truly healthy, try their fresh fruit bowls. We’ve never seen such gigantic fruit bowls anywhere else! Or, try their New Light Menu. They serve 12 breakfast or lunch items, all with calorie counts under 600 calories.

Lunchtime at the Broken Yolk includes a wide selection of burgers, soups, salads, sandwiches, wraps and paninis. For something really special, try their Mediterranean Panini. It’s grilled eggplant, zucchini, red onions, roasted red peppers, alfalfa sprouts and goat cheese, served on crispy focaccia bread with pesto mayo. You can’t beat it!

There are four locations in North County: La Costa location is 7670 El Camino Real 92009, and San Marcos location is 101 S. Las Posas Rd. San Marcos 92078. Call (760) 943-8182 or visit www.thebrokenyolkcafe.com.

Casa de Bandini

Decorated with hand-crafted furnishings, fine Mexican folk art and colorfully hand-painted murals, guests feel the warmth and romance of Mexico as soon as they walk through the door. Diners are charmed nightly by strolling mariachis playing popular Mexican ballads and enjoy the cultural experience while sipping Bird Bath Margaritas. This is a wonderful place to celebrate Easter with your family, with Mom on Mother’s Day with their special Mother’s Day Brunch, or on Cinco de Mayo!

Indulge in authentic award-winning Mexican cuisine amidst beautifully decorated dining rooms and an enchanting outdoor patio that USA Today Travel has named one of San Diego’s top 10 Best Outdoor Dining Options.

Diane Powers’ Casa de Bandini, located at The Forum in Carlsbad, is a North County destination for regionally inspired Mexican fare.

Bandini caters to the diner’s dietary needs with gluten-free, vegetarian and healthy eating menus. Chef Ignacio has prepared a number of authentic and lower-calorie Mexican entrees bursting with flavor, that won’t ruin your diet. The Chicken and Black Bean Tostada features a crisp homemade corn tortilla topped with shred-

ded chicken, black beans, tomato, shredded lettuce, olives and spiced with salsa ranchera on the side—and has only 441 calories.

Casa de Bandini uses the freshest ingredients and offers 14 salsas and sauces made fresh daily, delicious selections of homemade salad dressings, and hot corn and flour tortillas prepared throughout the day in their Tor­tilla Kitchen. Popular dishes include the flavorful Carnitas a la Michoacan, succulent morsels of pork served with hot tortillas, guacamole, salsa and beans. Seafood lovers will delight in Enchiladas Del Mar, full of crab, shrimp and pescado blanco and smothered in a creamy, spicy jalapeño sauce. Carne Asada Tampiqueña pleases steak-lovers with deliciously seasoned carne asada, grilled and topped with mild green California chile and onion, with a cheese enchilada, beans and guacamole.

Diane Powers’ other fine Mexican restaurants include Casa Sol y Mar in Del Mar Highlands, Casa Guadalajara in Old Town and Casa de Pico in La Mesa. Casa de Bandini is open seven days a week and located at 1901 Calle Barcelona Carlsbad, 92009. Call (760) 634-3443 or visit www.casadebandini.com.

Pacifica Del Mar and Breeze Café

This Easter and Mother’s Day enjoy sunshine, great food and fine wine with breathtaking Del Mar panoramic ocean views from Pacifica Del Mar, one of the finest restaurants in Coastal North County. Order entrees a la carte off the menu for Easter Sunday, and enjoy a special pre fixe menu on Mother’s Day. Downstairs, also with shimmering ocean views, enjoy Pacifica Breeze Café’s lovely breakfast and lunches with their newest edition of hash specialties including braised short rib hash, corned beef hash, vegetable hash, turkey sausage hash, and sugar-spiced salmon hash!

They have five distinct venues for any occasion, including: The Private Reserve which seats up to 45 guests for a sit down dinner; The Wine Room is an intimate setting for 12 special guests; Pacifica’s Patio will seat up to 120 guests with spectacular ocean

views; The Gallery features an aquarium and is perfect for up to 65 seated guests; and Breeze Café is a covered outdoor patio with ocean views and seats up to 70 or standing up to 100 guests.

The Ocean Bar and restaurant is one of North County’s gems and a local gathering place, where high style and Del Mar culture come together for lovely libations and exquisite cuisine. With a selection of more than 200 premium vodkas, they are recipients of the Gold Medallion for “Best Seafood Dining in San Diego,” and Wine Spectator’s “Award of Excellence.” Happy Hour is nightly at the Ocean Bar from 4-6:30pm and all night long on Mondays and Tuesdays and features $1 OFF all drinks and a discounted bar menu. Wednesdays is $6 martinis all night, and Thursdays is half-off wine night.

Pacifica Del Mar and Breeze Café are located at 1555 Camino Del Mar, Del Mar 92014. Call (858) 792-0476 or visit www.pacificadelmar.com.

Tip Top Meats

John Haedrich, the owner, creator, and hands-on butcher of Tip Top Meats in Carlsbad, has not only created the finest Butcher Shop, European Delicatessen and Gourmet Market in North County, but throughout the years has given back 100-fold to his community, residents, places of worship, schools, Camp Pendleton Marine families, community organizations and San Diego County. Andy Lee, Publisher of the North County Sun, says, “John is one of those amazing people that cross our paths once in a lifetime. I look up to him, and admire him and his achievements. He is a hard working, kind, and giving man and people who know him, love him and respect him.”

Tip Top is a one-of-a-kind butcher shop, a gourmet Europeanstyle delicatessen and a full service European marketplace. Nobody in San Diego County comes close to the service and value that Tip Top provides. Tip Top has been providing the highest quality meat and poultry for North County residents since 1967. The best just got

better! Tip Top now serves Certified Angus Beef, which is the best quality there is! The Big John Breakfast and the Big John Burger are also two of the best deals in town. When you think about meat, go see Big John!

Stock up early for Easter USDA Choice Cuts for a wonderful celebration with your family. Tip Top Meats will be open on Mother’s Day for a special Tip Top Mother’s Day lunch or dinner special: Get Two Sirloin Steak Dinners with a bottle of their finest house wine between 2pm and 8pm for only $21.98! Spring is here and so is barbeque season, so don’t forget to stock up for your Memorial Day Weekend Barbeque feast! Buy three steaks and get a fancy 9-10 oz. bacon-wrapped fillet mignon for FREE! Tip Top Meats is located at 6118 Paseo Del Norte, Carlsbad 92011.

Call (760) 438-2620 or visit www.tiptopmeats.com.

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North County Restaurant Reviews Stoked!

Stoked! will be open and serving an awesome Easter Brunch and Mother’s Day Brunch. We can’t think of a better place to hang out and enjoy a meal with family, friends, and Mom! We are so stoked that we live so close to Stoked! in San Elijo Hills especially now that they have a beer and wine license. Enjoy warm spring days dining and sipping while sitting on sofas in front of their gorgeous rock fireplace on their beautiful garden patio. Enjoy a cold Stone IPA or Pale Ale, a Stumblefoot Jacks Pale Ale and Mojo Stout, perhaps a bold red Carodorum Issos Toro 2007, a crisp white Pampano Inspiracion Verdejo 2012, or Mar de Frades—a wonderful Spanish white.

Their master chef will wow your taste buds as well as your visual and textural senses with fresh and healthy food. Stop in for a wonderful hot latte anytime. Lunch is served from 11:30am to 3:00 pm.

Seriously, their sandwiches are some of the best in North County.

If they still have it, try their roasted and caramelized vegetable sandwich on rustic bread with layers of roasted vegetables, melted

mozzarella, and drizzled with pesto….absolutely delicious! Give this place a try and I guarantee you will be back for more.

Nothing brings in a steady flow of happy repeat customers than great food, libations, and wonderful service, and we can attest that Stoked! provides the perfect recipe. Owner and proud San Elijo resident, Chris Vulovic, has a history of success as a corporate CEO, a consultant, a caterer, and the author of “I Love Food” (available on Amazon). She has put together a neighborhood restaurant with a personal touch and a warm welcoming feel that is perfect for locals, families, North County foodies, and wedding and party planners. The indoor ambiance is comfortable and very attractive. The front has outdoor umbrella seating, and the back has a beautiful intimate patio built around a rock fireplace–hence the name Stoked!. There’s plenty of space available for indoor and outdoor meetings, parties and weddings.

Stoked is located at 1215 San Elijo Road in San Marcos (San Elijo Hills) 92078. Call 760-798-1322 or visit www.cafestoked.com.

Bruegger’s Bagels

Bruegger’s will be open on Easter Sunday and Mother’s Day. Try a Bruegger’s Breakfast Sandwich for the perfect way to start your day. Their classic breakfast sandwiches combine egg and your choice of peppered bacon, ham, sausage or turkey sausage on a hot fresh bagel. We recommend their new Riviera Egg Sandwich. This delicious sandwich comes with an egg patty with brie cheese and prosciutto on a rosemary olive bagel. Of course, our all-time favorite is their classic Smoked Salmon and Cream Cheese on a fresh bagel with sliced tomato, red onions and capers. It’s a real delight!

In addition to their famous bagels, breakfast sandwiches and bagel sandwiches, Bruegger’s also offers a healthier “Under 500 Calorie” menu. If you are a calorie counter, try one of their Skinny Bagels.

Guests can order any of Bruegger’s 15-plus varieties “skinny,” due

to Bruegger’s unique slicing process. Instead of changing the recipe of its time-tested, New York-style bagel, Bruegger’s slices the bagels thinner using a process that removes approximately one-third of the bagel’s center but preserves its unique eggshell crust and delicious toppings. The result is a lower calorie bagel without sacrificing variety or taste. Another healthy choice is their Skinny Zesty Egg White Sandwich. This comes with an egg white patty on a skinny sesame bagel, with turkey sausage, Swiss cheese and sundried tomato spread.

Bruegger’s operates 300 bakeries in North America with 8 bakeries in San Diego. Renowned for its award winning bagels, Bruegger’s offers a wide variety of freshly prepared breakfast and lunch options made with high quality ingredients served with its unique brand of hospitality. Visit www.brueggers.com.

Carlsbad Ranch Market

Springtime is blooming at Carlsbad Ranch Market. This wonderful indoor fruit and vegetable stand offers an abundance of fresh local produce, the freshest fruit, breads, tortillas, specialty vegetables, and so much more. Carlsbad Ranch Market is the place to stock up on early spring corn, fresh picked strawberries, locally grown tomatoes, green beans, and their famous and extremely sweet ugly oranges and heirloom tomatoes. Other very popular items are their tortillas, breads, and dried fruits and nuts.

They have San Marzano canned tomatoes for only $3.79. And, they have a really great selection of hard to find Lithuanian food products.

There isn’t a salad bar around that compares to the price and selection of their hot and cold salad bar. Daily made delicious soups, tortilla pie, lasagna, pastas, rice dishes, hot vegetable dishes and cold salad bar items are sold by weight. It’s hard to hold back from piling it on when you see their amazing selection. We highly recommend their daily homemade Mexican

Tortilla Dip, Guacamole Dip, and Salsas along with their huge assortment of locally made Tortilla Chips.

Surprise mom on Mother’s Day with a fresh baked Julian Pie. On a recent trip to Julian, the famous apple and pie capitol of the San Diego region, we made our way into the Julian Pie Company Store and enjoyed some really great apple, and strawberry pies. What surprised us more than anything is that we found that Carlsbad Ranch Market sells their pies for a dollar less than the pies right from the Julian Pie Company Store! As a matter of fact, Carlsbad Ranch Market sells their pies for less than anywhere we have found in North County! Julian Pie Company pies are fresh-baked without preservatives, so you know it will be fresh.

Carlsbad Ranch Market is located at 6118 Paseo Del Norte, Carlsbad, CA 92011. (next door to Tip Top Meats) Call (760) 438-3202. You can also find them on Facebook.

Solterra Winery and Kitchen

What’s new at Solterra? They just bottled ten (10) new wines, their chef Susie Williams won TV’s popular cooking reality show called “Chef Wanted,” they now have live music three days a week, and this will be “the” place to be on Easter Sunday and on Mother’s Day. Call ahead and ask what’s special on the menu. Word is that they will have a special pre fixe menu and of course with wine pairings! North County residents are so happy for Solterra Winery and Kitchen’s newly crowned TV cooking show award-winning chef, Susie Williams. But many were worried until she turned down working as a chef at a famous Beverly Hills restaurant. Yay, she’s staying in Leucadia!

With multiple award-winning wines and an award-winning chef, The Van Alyea family, a young married couple with a toddler and a lovely Golden Retriever, are answering the dreams of North County residents and visitors who love fine wine, great food, and the SoCal beach lifestyle. Solterra Winery and Kitchen is a full service winery, tasting bar and kitchen located on Highway 101 in Leucadia, and is

beyond a shadow of a doubt, a destination winery on the map of Encinitas and San Diego County.

Their 5,000 sq.ft. facility features stunning architecture with high ceilings and large open windows gazing out onto Hwy 101. The winery is a wood barrel room with fermentation tanks, crusher and press. Adjacent to the winery is a full kitchen, bar and dining room.

Perhaps the most interesting piece is the long concrete outdoor fire pit bar that seats up to 20, located just inches from the sidewalk and passers by. Join their Wine Club and get 20% OFF all wine purchases and invitations to all their events. Dining guests get 10% OFF any bottle of wine purchased or 15% OFF 6 bottles or more.

Solterra is open for lunch and dinner from 11:30 A.M. to 10:00 P.M. Monday to Thursday and until Midnight Friday and Saturday nights.

You can also enjoy an ice cold local beer and play bocce ball in the back. Solterra is located at 934 North Coast Hwy 101, Leucadia 92024.

Open Tue–Sun; closed Mon. (760) 230-2970 www.solterrawinery.com.

Greggorio’s Restaurant

Make your reservations now for a very special Mother’s Day lunch or dinner. Gregorio’s Restaurant in Carlsbad Village has wonderful Italian cuisine at very reasonable prices and is the perfect place to impress Mom! We recommend their Angel Hair Pasta with Meat Sauce. But they offer a wide selection for lunch and dinner with signature dishes such as Linguini, Lasagne, Fettuccini Bolognaise, eggplant parmesan, steaks, Sicilian Chicken, pizzas, sandwiches, burgers, soups, salads, appetizers and desserts, including homemade cannoli.

Gregorio’s also has a wide variety of light and healthy options, and is a great place to pop in and out for a quick lunch from 11am to 3pm. They are open daily for lunch and dinner and will treat you as if it’s your home away from home.

They have recently remodeled their full-bar and offer Happy Hour Monday–Friday with $5 appetizers and daily drink specials. Martini Mondays is great with $2 off martinis; Tuesdays is Two for Tuesday

specials; Wednesday is 1/2 off all bottles of wine, all night; Thursdays get $2 off all bottled beer; and Friday is TGIF with $2 off–you call it!

Gregorio’s is open 11am–9pm weekdays, 11am–10pm Fridays and Saturdays, and Happy Hour is 3pm–6pm Monday through Friday.

We love Gregorio’s! The story of Gregorio’s Restaurant is so uplifting it’s hard to put into words. Gregorio’s owner, Greg Nelson, has done more for families and children of the Carlsbad Boys and Girls Clubs than anyone can imagine. As a young boy, Greg grew up and spent his days going to the Boys and Girls Clubs of Carlsbad.

That experience had a profound effect on him and who he is today.

For three years, from 2010 to 2012, he donated 100% of his profits from Gregorio’s Restaurant to the Boys and Girls Clubs of Carlsbad.

Gregorio’s is located “upstairs” at the Village Faire in Carlsbad Village at 300 Carlsbad Village Drive, Suite 208, Carlsbad 92008. Call (760) 720-1132 or visit www.gregoriosrestaurant.com.

Pelly’s Restaurant and Fish Market

Relax and enjoy Pelly’s spacious outdoor patio. Sit under an umbrella on a bright sunny spring day. It’s the perfect place for a late breakfast, lunch, or dinner, and the best place for fresh fish and people watching. The food is simply amazing and their Fresh Fish Display is always stocked with your favorites and some great local catch.

Pelly’s fresh fish market and seafood restaurant offers locals and visitors the freshest fish in town. It’s fast and delicious! Pelly’s is one of the original fresh fish markets in Coastal North County. On any given day, depending on the season, Pelly’s Fish Market offers large fillets of fresh ahi, yellowtail, albacore, mahi-mahi, halibut, Atlantic salmon, swordfish, sea bass, and a wide assortment of local shellfish including oysters, clams, mussels and lobster when in season.

Pelly’s has an excellent reputation for serving delicious fresh fish lunches and dinners, especially their char-grilled mahi-mahi, char-

grilled halibut, and grilled fish tacos. If you’re in the mood for a salad, try their fresh ono salad, or Pelly’s special salad, or their stone crab salad. They also have the best fish sandwiches in San Diego and we recommend their famous Manhattan red or Boston white clam chowder. Pelly’s is not a fancy, sit down restaurant, but the quality of their freshly prepared seafood more than makes up for it. Their prices are very reasonable. Check their board for their Catch of the Day. Entertaining guests or want to impress the family on Easter or mom on Mother;s Day? Pelly’s offers Seafood Platters that will suit any type of party or family get-together. Big sellers are their ceviche, stone crab, or bay shrimp salads.

Pelly’s Fish Market is open 7-days a week. They are located in the Poinsettia Village Shopping Center at 7110 Avenida Encinas #101, Carlsbad CA 92011. Call (760) 431-8454 or visit www.pellysfish.com.

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North County Restaurant Reviews Pizzaiolo!

Anthony Deluca, nephew to Papa Joe Vitale of Papa Tony’s fame and history, really knows how to make delicious pizza pie! Anthony tore down the complete interior except for the big oven and has upgraded the restaurant completely with new floors, tables, displays, and has expanded and upgraded the menu. Uncle Joe has handed over the big pizza paddle to his nephew Anthony, who is a young master pizza chef with big pizza pies in his eyes and proudly serves up hand tossed stonebaked pizza with the finest Grande cheese and imported ingredients.

Clip their ad and coupons in this publication or download from www.NorthCountySun.com and click on Coupon Deals.

Coupons include: 1) $2 OFF Any Whole Pizza Order. 2) Two Topping Medium Pizza for $25.95. 3) Family Feast (feeds 4 hungry people) includes Large 2-Topping Pizza, Pasta, Large House Salad for $25.95. Must present coupon! Daily Specials include: 2-slices and soda = $6 or 1-slice and large soda = $4!

In addition to custom gourmet pizzas, such as Anthony’s Margherita, Bianca, Pesto and Shrimp, and Barbeque Chicken, the menu offers some amazing new dishes, for example Lasagna with Italian Sausage, Baked Ziti, and Eggplant Parmigiana. They also have pan baked Sicilian-style pizza, Calzone and Stromboli! We highly recommend any of their pizzas but especially love their fresh vegie pizza. You can also order amazing Italian Subs, Torpedos, Capicolla and Cheese and Pastrami and Cheese sandwiches.

Anthony is a first generation born in the U.S. from Sicilian parents, and says, “I’m very excited to be part of this great Encinitas community and can’t wait to introduce my Italian culinary recipes. I really want to do whatever I can to give back to the community, our local schools, and local businesses.”

Pizziaolo is located at 554 Santa Fe Drive, Encinitas 92024 in the same shopping center as El Nopalito and 7-Eleven just east of I-5 freeway. Call (760) 753-2885 to Eat-in or Take-out.

Tuscany

Happy Anniversary! Tuscany celebrates their first year under new ownership with a weekend filled with great entertainment from April 4 to April 6. Friday jumpstarts the weekend with a monthly Stand-Up Comedy Showcase and Live Music every weekend until midnight, Saturday features Italian Opera and Piano Bar Standards as always and on Sunday they are kicking off an additional lineup of live music beginning late afternoon. This is a great time to bring the family on Easter or Mom on Mother’s Day. They will be open at 11:30 AM for both holidays! Already known for great Italian cuisine with deep roots in the community as a landmark restaurant, the new Tuscany team of experienced restaurateurs now feature the finest cuisine, a lively piano lounge, a full length bar, a new outdoor patio, and an intimate concert showroom.

Copa West, the newest showroom in North County is a beautiful and intimate room with indoor and outdoor patio seating.

rhythm ‘n blues, musical artist’s tributes, dancing, music productions, and stand-up comedy.

This intimate showroom provides a stage featuring some of the biggest names in the music and comedy industry complete with a spacious dance floor. Here you’ll see live quality entertainment that incorporates jazz,

Pino, the maitre d’ is one of the most personable personalities in the industry and has been at Tuscany since opening day in 1990. Multi- award winning bartender, Howie, has been entertaining guests at Tuscany with flamboyant acrobatics for 24 years.

Danny is big in the entertainment industry and brings his own musical talents and L.A. connections to Tuscany’s Copa West. Joey the GM greets and hangs out with everyone. He is a wonderful personality and everyone’s friend. Executive Chef, Robert Gaffney hails from multiple five-star resorts, including La Costa Resort, presents his menu items that are simply out of this world. Every dish of amazing modern Italian cuisine is prepared with the freshest local ingredients, his personal touch, and meticulous attention to detail.

For complete show lineup (see our music section). Tickets and dinner reservations, call (760) 929-8111 or visit www.tuscanylacosta.com.

Tuscany is located at 6981 El Camino Real, La Costa, 92009.

Tony’s Jacal

“One of the most authentic north of the border...” Zagat Survey 1999.

Tony’s Jacal (pronounced hakal) is one of San Diego’s oldest and most treasured Mexican restaurants. Located in the seaside town of Solana Beach, Tony’s Jacal offers the most authentic Mexican food and drinks this side of the border. Bring your mom on Mother’s Day, your best friend, spouse, family member or out-of-town guest to experience the most delicious Mexican cuisine anywhere in San Diego. Taste the flavors of Mexico and enjoy the history of one of the first Mexican restaurants in San Diego!

This historic landmark opened its doors in 1946 as a small neighborhood house where neighbors would stop by for a delicious meal. Its reputation built over the years because the cuisine is delicious and the atmosphere and service are outstanding. For three generations, Tony’s Jacal has been serving family specialties like their famous chile relleno, turkey tacos, turkey enchiladas, shrimp

burritos, tamales and amazing flautas.

Their classic cantina lounge offers a wide selection of tequila and margaritas. Tony’s now serves a variety of mescal, which is the latest trend, and is similar to tequila. Try their Mezcal Paloma with grapefruit soda on the rocks. Tony’s Jacal has a beautiful floral outdoor garden patio and live Mariachi music in the evenings. This classic Mexican restaurant accommodates some of the happiest and most satisfied customers anywhere. Lunch is served Mon – Sat 11am to 2pm: Dinner is served Weekdays 5-9:30pm, Fri and Sat 5-10pm, Sun 3-9:30pm: Closed on Tuesday. If you are looking for an authentic Mexican restaurant experience, with wonderful food, drinks and service, Tony’s Jacal is the place!

Tony’s Jacal is located just west of the I-5 Fry and just south of Lomas Santa Fe on 621 Valley Avenue, Solana Beach, 92075. Call (858) 7552274 or visit www.tonysjacal.com.

Mr. Taco

Mr. Taco now offers Early Bird $1 Tacos on Taco Tuesdays between 2 and 5pm! Tacos are filled with either ground beef, shredded beef, chicken or fish–for only one dollar! See store for details. For a limited time, Buy Any Combo Plate and Get the second Combo Plate 50% OFF. Also, clip their coupons or download from www.NorthCountySun.com. Other Coupons include: Buy 2 Tacos and get one FREE and Get 15% OFF your complete bill (excluding tax). Must present coupon at time of purchase.

Everyday, Mr. Taco is packed with Mexican food lovers, Cal State San Marcos students and faculty, local residents and business people who crave perfect burritos, tasty tacos, tostadas, and delicious Mexican sauces. They know that Mr.Taco’s Fresh Mexican Grill is the best place to go for casual, quality, absolutely delicious, authentic, and best priced Mexican food.

Due to their popularity over the past eleven years, there are now two Mr. Taco locations and one Mrs. Taco. All three family-owned and operated restaurants offer very extensive menus with the finest and freshest ingredients available, in a casual sit-down atmosphere.

Their newest restaurant Taqueria Chispa Mexican Grill just opened at The Quad across the street from CSUSM. We recommend any of their delicious Mexican Combo Plates that come with rice and beans. You can now Get 50% OFF on your second order. Their daily menu is huge, with appetizers, tacos, fajitas, combination plates, burritos, salads, tostadas, and of course, their famous pineapple tamales for dessert!

San Marcos: 342 S. Twin Oaks Valley Road (across from CSUSM) (760) 410-1396. San Marcos: 304 W. Mission Road (760) 744-4024. Vista: Mrs. Taco 2215 S. Melrose Dr., (760) 727-7311 www.mrtaco.net

New Beers in the Old World Style Found at Barrel Harbor Brewing Barrel Harbor Brewing Company was founded by a group of craft beer lovers that wanted to bring something new to the San Diego beer scene, “new beers brewed in the old world style.” With a love of the European style of ales and lagers their brew master draws from a decade of experience brewing in an old world style and delivering a variety of excep-

tionally crafted beers. Using only the finest ingredients available, Barrel Harbor brews and releases beers in the traditional European seasons of brewing.

Of course they have an offering of India Pale Ales (four at current count), which are practically required to exist as a brewery in San Diego; but they also offer many beers that you will not easily find around town. They pride themselves on their Pilsner, brewed with traditional lager yeasts from Scandinavia and fermented at lagering temperatures; their Irish Red Ale (their most popular beer by far) and their Irish Dry Stout on Nitrogen! With 11 different beers on tap they are sure to have something that you will fall in love with.

Their tasting room serves a variety of styles throughout the year, such as their American Sour also known as a Framboise, to a very tropical IPA brewed with 100% Mosaic hops. As the seasons progress you will be able to enjoy special releases like their Gotlandsdricka, an ancient Viking Ale brewed using smoked malts and juniper or their fall and winter pumpkin porter. But now that spring is here they will offer a Maibock. A bock is a strong lager of German origin. Their version is

a paler, more hopped version perfect to serve at spring festivals. You will not want to miss out on their “Thunderclap Barrel Aged Imperial Stout” standing at 12.5% ABV, with a limited release planned around Easter. As summer approaches, you will want to try their authentic Bavarian Hefeweizen known as a “Weißbier”.

Barrel Harbor represents old world antiquity and celebrates centuries of quality brewing; so sail in and enjoy complex, flavorful beers that are sure to satisfy. Please mention that you heard about them from us! They are located at 2575 Pioneer Ave, Vista 92081. Call (760) 734-3949 or visit www.barrelharborbrewing.com.

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San Diego County Fair Ford Dealers Paddock Concert Series The Ford Dealers Paddock Concert Series features nationally known artists and tribute bands performing in one of the Fair’s most intimate settings. Shows begin at 9pm (unless otherwise noted) and are free with Fair admission.

Complete up-to-date lineup at www.sdfair.com June 11, Wednesday Taylor Hicks and guest The Luke Mulholland Band June 12, Thursday Brit Beat June 18, Wednesday Teen Hoot June 19, Thursday The McCartney Years June 24, Tuesday Kristian Bush of Sugarland

June 25, Wednesday Who’s Bad Thursday, June 26, Thursday Leon Russell July 1, Tuesday TBA July 2, Wednesday Lucy Hale (Pretty Little Liars) July 3, Thursday TBA

Pala Casino Spa & Resort Entertainment Queen Nation and Bonfire – Tributes to Queen and AC/DC, April 5, Saturday, 7:30pm Two of Southern California’s top tribute bands, Queen Nation, a tribute to Queen, and Bonfire, a tribute to AC/DC, co-headline a special concert in the Events Center. Tickets start at $12.

The Temptations and The Four Tops, April 18, Friday, 8pm In the history of pop, R&B and soul music, no two singing groups have played a more pivotal role than The Temptations and The Four Tops. An essential component of the original Motown machine, the Temptations began their musical life in 1961 in Detroit. In 1964, The Four Tops cut some of their most memorable singles including “Baby, I Need Your Loving,” “I Can’t Help Myself,” “It’s the Same Old Song,” “Reach Out, I’ll Be There,” and “Standing in the Shadows of Love.”

Tickets start at $30.

Psychic Medium Theresa Caputo, April 22, Tuesday, 7:30pm Theresa Caputo, psychic medium and star of The Learning Channel’s (TLC) hit show, Long Island Medium, returns to the Events Center. Caputo will give interactive readings to members of the audience and will share stories about her life and her unique gifts. Tickets start at $49.75.

Gabriel Iglesias, May 2, Friday, 8pm The “fluffy” funny man returns to one of his most popular haunts, the Events Center at Pala Casino Spa & Resort. His sold-out shows have become a staple of the Pala entertainment calendar. He is a favorite of Pala audiences because of his interaction with fans and he again will perform new material while featuring an array of diverse comedians he has personally selected. Ticketes start at $35.

Professional Bull Riders PBR, May 17-18 Professional bull riding comes to the Pala Rodeo Grounds. Not the X Games but is the original extreme sport. Tickets are $48 and $28 Chippendales, June 7, 7pm World’s #1 male revue returns to the infinity showroom. What happens here, stays here. Ladies, time to let your hair down and enjoy the fun. Tickets are $32 and $22 For tickets to these events, call (800) 585-3737 or www.startickets.com. They’re located at the Events Center at the Pala Casino Spa & Resort, 11154 Highway 76, Pala, CA 92059. For general information, call (877) 946-7252, or visit www.palacasino.com.

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Win Free Tickets to Five Shows at the Belly Up Tavern The North County Sun and www.NorthCounty Sun.com are happy to announce an amazing ticket giveaway to North County’s premier concert venue, the Belly Up Tavern in Solana Beach. Enter our ticket giveaway and win tickets to see one of these five amazing shows: Thunder Road (Bruce Springsteen cover) April 13; 40 Oz to Freedom (Sublime cover) April 20; Michael Nesmith (The Monkey’s band member) April 30; Cinco de Mayo Party with Mariachi El Bronx May 5; Suzanne Vega with Megan Combs May 25.

Those who know the BUT keep going back again and again. Those who don’t, seriously need to explore the BUT. The Belly Up Tavern is one of the most intimate, provocative, and electrifying venues you’ll ever experience! We suggest you come early, because seats are not reserved. Stop in and grab a bite at the Wild Note Café, and they may let you in to claim a seat a little earlier! The Belly Up Tavern is located at 143 South Cedros Ave in Solana Beach. Tickets are available at www.bellyup.com.

Win Tickets!

It’s easy to win free pair of tickets to one of these five shows at the Belly Up Tavern. Just visit www.North CountySun.com and fill in the simple registration form.

Select your first, second, and third choice of shows. Winners will be randomly selected and will be notified by phone and email. Only (1) entry is allowed per person. We cannot guarantee your selections. Promoters are not liable in the event of date or time change or show cancellation. Some restrictions apply. Must be 21 or older to win tickets. Good luck, and see you at the Belly Up Tavern in Solana Beach!

April 13

April 20

April 30

May 5

May 25

Thunder Road

40 Oz to Freedom

Michael Nesmith

Cinco de Mayo Party with Mariachi El Bronx

Suzanne Vega with Megan Combs

(Bruce Springsteen cover)

(Sublime cover)

(The Monkey’s band member)

Win Free Tickets to Eight Great Shows at the House of Blues The North County Sun and www.NorthCountySun.com have once again partnered with Live Nation, the biggest concert promoter in the United States, to give away tickets to see eight amazing shows at the world famous House of Blues. Enter to win a pair of tickets to see: Craig Morgan on April 8; Turnpike Troubadours on April 11; Ghost on April 26; Eric Hutchinson on April 27; Goblin on May 2; Manchester Orchestra on May 6; The Anti-Nowhere League on May 18; Band of Skulls on May 19.

Eric Hutchinson is an American singer songwriter that plays pop, rock and folk and has appeared on Late night TVs Conan O’Brien, Tonight Show with Jay Lenno, Craig

Ferguson and Jummy Kimmel Live. Stevie Wonder, Elvis Costello and the Beatles are all primary influences on his style of music writing.

The House of Blues – San Diego is located at 1055 5th Ave., San Diego 92101. Tickets to any of these shows can be purchased at www.ticketmaster.com or www. hob.com.

Win Free Tickets!

Enter to win a free pair of tickets to see one of these eight shows. Just visit www.NorthCountySun. com, fill in the simple entry form, and select your top three choices. Ticket winners will be randomly selected and contacted by phone and email. We cannot guarantee your selections. Please select show dates that you know you will be able to attend.

Only one entry per person is allowed. Some restrictions apply. Must be 18 years or older to win tickets.

Promoters are not liable for change in dates, times or cancellations.

4/8

4/11

Craig Morgan

Turnpike Troubadours

4/26

4/27

5/2

5/6

5/18

5/19

Ghost

Eric Hutchinson

Goblin

Manchester Orchestra

The Anti-Nowhere League

Band of Skulls

Tuscany Restaurant Celebrates 1st Anniversary Under New Ownership With New Outdoor Patio & Copa West Showroom April 4, Friday 8pm–Comedy Night featuring James P. Connolly. Tickets $25 in advance. $30 day of event. Live Music featuring Steve Orr & Danny DiCarlo with special guests.

April 5, Saturday–Piano Bar Entertainer Brian Wahlstrom showcasing Italian opera and pop standards.

April 6, Sunday – 1st Anniversary Celebration with Live Music and menu features with Happy Hour specialty cocktails Easter & Mother’s Day: Open 11:30am - Live Music throughout the entire day May 17, Saturday 8pm–Comedy Night featuring Brian Kiley Live Music always Tuesday’s through Sunday’s with special dinner and dancing events Fridays & Saturdays. Steve Orr & House Band every Friday. Brian Wahlstrom every Saturday. Live Music until Midnight Fridays and Saturdays.

Comedy Night Comedians all have national comedy club touring credits as well as multiple network TV credits which include: The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson and Jay Leno, The Late Show with David Letterman, Late Night with Conan O’Brien, HBO, Showtime, and TV sitcoms.

Call ahead or check their website for show schedules, tickets, special events, their banquet dining facility, Copa West shows, and new outdoor patio! Tuscany is located at 6981 El Camino Real, Carlsbad 92009. Call for tickets and reservations (760) 729-8111 or visit www.tuscanylacosta.com.

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BELLY UP TAVERN

Concerts

Upcoming Shows

www.bellyup.com for full concert lineup • 143 S Cedros, Solana Beach, Ca 92075 (858) 481 8140 main box office. open every day.

Date

Headliner/Supporting Act

Tues Apr 1, 8pm

An Evening with The Mavericks–SOLD OUT

Wed Apr 2, 8pm

VNV Nation w/ Whiteqube

Thurs Apr 3, 8pm

An Evening with Big Head Todd and the Monsters w/ Featuring Ronnie Baker Brooks and Hazel Miller

Fri Apr 4, 5:30-8pm

Atomic Groove Happy Hour

Fri Apr 4, 9pm

An Evening with Big Head Todd and the Monsters w/ Featuring Ronnie Baker Brooks and Hazel Miller SOLD OUT!

Sat Apr 5, 9pm

The Black Lips–Casbah presents w/ The Coathangers

Sun Apr 6, 8pm

ROME w/ guest

Mon Apr 7, 8pm

An Evening With ABBA Mania

Wed Apr 9, 8pm

Foster the People–Casbah presents w/ Young and Sick SOLD OUT!

Fri Apr 11, 5:30pm

Atomic Groove Happy Hour

Fri Apr 11, 9pm

Super Diamond w/ Betamaxx

Sat Apr 12, 9pm

Super Diamond w/ Trial By Fire

Sun Apr 13, 8pm

Thunder Road–An Evening With

Mon Apr 14, 8pm

Cage the Elephant w/ Juliette Lewis

Tues Apr 15, 9pm

Mogwai–Casbah presents w/ guest

Wed Apr 16, 9pm

Bonobo w/ guest SOLD OUT!

Thurs Apr 17, 9pm

Bombay Bicycle Club w/ Royal Canoe–Casbah presents

Fri Apr 18, 9pm

The Wailing Souls w/ guest

Saturday Apr 19, 9pm Caravan Palace–Casbah presents w/ DJ Wolfgang Von Cope with live circus antics Sun Apr 20, 8pm

40 Oz to Freedom w/ guest

Tues Apr 22, 9pm

The Infamous Stringdusters w/ The Boston Boys

Thurs Apr 24, 8pm

Sarah Jarosz–seated show w/ guest

Fri Apr 25, 9pm

The Aggrolites w/ 2-Tone Sounds

Sat Apr 26, 9pm

Nicki Bluhm and the Gramblers w/ JD McPherson

Sun Apr 27, 8pm

Trampled by Turtles w/ Spirit Family Reunion

Mon Apr 28, 8pm

O.A.R.–KPRI presents w/ guest

Tues Apr 29, 8pm

O.A.R.- KPRI presents w/ guest

Wed Apr 30, 8pm

An Evening with Michael Nesmith–seated show

Fri May 1, 7:30pm

Noa (Achinoam Nini) in Concert–presented by the San Diego Center of Jewish Culture w/ Featuring Gil Dor & Adam Ben Ezra

Fri May 2, 9pm

Tokyo Police Club–Casbah presents w/ guest

Sat May 3, 9pm

Cinco De Mustache–presented by Gnarlywood w/ Young Guns & DJ Hugh Janus

Sun May 4, 8pm

MarchFourth Marching Band w/ Diego’s Umbrella

Mon May 5, 9pm

Mariachi El Bronx–Cinco De Mayo Party! w/ guest

Thurs May 8, 8pm

The Old 97’s–Casbah presents w/ Nikki Lane

Fri May 9, 9pm

Johnny Clegg w/ Jesse Clegg

Sat May 10, 9pm

Roger Clyne and the Peacemakers w/ guest

Sun May 11, 8pm

Steel Pulse w/ DJ Carlos Culture

Wed May 14, 9pm

Stephen Marley w/ Jo Mersa, Wayne Marshall

Fri May 16, 9pm

Nahko and Medicine for the People–Polynesian Underground presents w/ The Revivalists

Sat May 17, 9pm

Vokab Kompany w/ guest

Tues May 20, 9pm

Katchafire w/ Maoli

Wed May 21, 9pm

Katchafire w/ Maoli

Thurs May 22, 7:30 pm The Marshall Tucker Band w/ Moonalice SOLD OUT! Fri May 23, 9:15 pm

An Evening with The Chris Robinson Brotherhood–SOLD OUT!

Sun May 25, 8pm

Suzanne Vega (Duo Show) w/ Megan Combs

Thurs May 29, 9pm

The Green–new date w/ The Movement

Fri May 30, 9:15pm

Merle Haggard w/ guest

House of Blues 1055 Fifth Ave, San Diego 92101. Get tickets at www.livenation.com, the venue box office, all Ticketmaster outlets including Ritmo Latino, or charge by phone at 800.745.3000.

ARTIST & SUPPORT

VENUE

Dark Star Orchestra A Grateful Dead Tribute Radio Latina 104.5 presents El Tri Ones to Watch/Skype present Kid Ink My Own Lane w/ King Los 2014 US Tour VA Mortgage Leader & KSON present Craig Morgan The Journey Tour 2014 Howie Day

Fri 4/4, 8:00pm Sun 4/6, 7:30pm Mon 4/7, 8:00pm

House of Blues House of Blues House of Blues

Tues 4/8, 7:30pm

House of Blues

Fri 4/11, 7:30pm

House of Blues

Turnpike Troubadours Breakthru Entertainment Cypress Hill Upon This Dawning w/ The Browning / Adestria / Phineas / Dayseeker Marsha Ambrosiusw/ Miki Vale The Expendables Kirk Franklin presents Gospel Brunchw/ Rodney Jones & The Faith Few Rockhill & S.D. Hydro present 14th Annual seedleSs 4/20 Party with Ty Dolla $ignw/ Luminox / DJ Fingaz / Demrick / Stranger / DJ Djunya from SF / DJ Unite Three of Clubs Spring Tour 2014w/ Terraplane Sun/ Little Daylight/ Flagship Groove International

Fri 4/11, 8:00pm Sat 4/12, 7:00pm Thu 4/17, 8:00pm Fri 4/18, 7:00pm

House of Blues House of Blues House of Blues House of Blues

Fri 4/18, 8:00pm Sat 4/19, 8:00pm Sun 4/20, 10am, 12pm

House of Blues House of Blues House of Blues

Sun 4/20, 8:00pm

House of Blues

Thurs 4/24, 8:00pm

House of Blues

Fri 4/25, 8:00pm

House of Blues

Daley

Fri 4/25, 8:00pm

House of Blues

Groove International

Sat 4/26, 8:00pm

House of Blues

Ghostw/ King Dude

Sat 4/26, 7:30pm

House of Blues

Ones to Watch with Skype & KPRI 102.1 present Eric Hutchinson Tell The World Tourw/ Saints of Valory Augustanaw/ Twin Forks George Clinton & Parliament Funkadelic Tribal Seedsw/ Collie Buddz Goblinw/ Pinkish Black SRH Fest with Unwritten Laww/ Mickey Avalon / Sprung Monkey /Johnny Richter / Big B / Perro Bravo & Skunk Familia Freedom Project Featuring Manchester Orchestra presented by Blu ecigs w/ Balance and Composure/ Kevin Devine and the Goddamn Band Armin van Buuren

Sun 4/27, 8:00pm

House of Blues

Sun 4/27, 7:30pm Thu 5/1 Fri 5/2, 7:00pm Fri 5/2, 8:00pm Sat 5/3, 8:00pm

SOMA House of Blues Open Air Theatre House of Blues House of Blues

Tues 5/6, 7:30pm

House of Blues

Sat 5/10, 8:00pm

Kirk Franklin presents Gospel Brunchw/ Rodney Jones & The Faith Few Journey and Steve Miller Bandw/ Tower of Power

Sun 5/11, 10am, 12pm

Valley View Casino Center House of Blues

Through The Rootsw/ New Kingston Monster Energy Outbreak Tour presents Iggy Azalea Tim McGraw Sundown Heaven Town Tourw/ Cassadee Pope The Anti-Nowhere Leaguew/ TSOL / The Riverboat Gamblers Band of Skullsw/ Deap Vally Live Nation & Z90 presents YG My Krazy Life Tour w/ DJ Mustard Stu Larsen

Fri 5/16, 7:30pm Sat 5/17, 8:00pm Sat 5/17,

5th Ave Side Stage

5th Ave Side Stage 5th Ave Side Stage & Delta Room

5th Ave Side Stage

Sun 5/18, 7:30pm Mon 5/19, 7:30pm Sat 5/24, 6:30pm

House of Blues House of Blues

Thu 5/29, 7:30pm

House of Blues

Lady Gaga’s artRAVE – The ARTPOP Ball

Mon 6/2, 7:30pm

Viejas Arena

OneRepublic Native Summer Tour 2014 w/ The Script, American Authors TECH N9NE Independent Grind Tour 2014 w/ Krizz Kaliko/ Freddie Gibbs/ Jarren Benton/ Psych Ward Druggies Casbah presents Little Hurricane Lionel Richie All The Hits All Night Long w/ CeeLo Green

Mon 6/2, 7:00pm

Sleep Train Amphitheatre House of Blues

April 10 a new artist album which will come later in 2014.

Bassmnt is located at 919 4th Ave, San Diego. For more information call (619) 231-9200 or visit www.bassmntsd. com.

Thu 5/15, 6:45pm

5th Ave Side Stage

Sleep Train Amphitheatre House of Blues House of Blues Sleep Train Amphitheatre House of Blues

Electronic Music DJ Icon PAUL VAN DYK at Bassmnt in San Diego Grammy-nominated artist and globally acclaimed DJ, PAUL VAN DYK has been ranked the world’s No. 1 DJ by DJ Magazine’s “Top 100 DJs” poll two times, something less than a handful of DJs have ever achieved. He continues to place firmly in the top ranks among electronic dance artists with over 1 million Twitter followers and almost 3 million Facebook fans. His popular radio show VONYC Sessions can be heard on iHeartRadio’s Trancid Channel in the U.S. and over 50 stations worldwide.

PAUL Van Dyk’s San Diego show at Bassmnt falls in between his most recent release, his VONYC SESSIONS 2013 mix, a collection of his most favorite tracks he’s played over the last year from his global radio show—and

DATE

Thu 6/5, 8:00pm Sat 6/7, 8:00pm Sat 6/7, 7:30pm

5th Ave Side Stage

House of Blues Sleep Train Amphitheatre

Adams Avenue Unplugged April 26–27, Saturday 11am-9pm, Sunday 12-7pm Adams Avenue Unplugged happens along a two-mile stretch of Adams Avenue on Saturday, April 26 and 27. This exciting weekend music festival is free and open to the public.

From Texas Street on the west end to Kensington on the east end, more than 30 participating restaurants and bars present over 150 live, unplugged (acoustic) musical performances.

Since street parking is limited, the organizers have provided free trolley service along Adams Avenue along with a bike valet. Mass transit bus service (MTS #2 & 11) is also available. Check performers schedules at www.adamsavenuebusiness.com or call (619) 282-7329. This event is free to the public.

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EADQUART H E Salon, Spa & Wig Store ER H S T

Raquel Welch Wigs™

Support Our Chemo Wig Charity Foundation FEEL GREAT LOOK GREAT

The Salon • Hair Cuts Men & Women $30 • Manicures $20 • Full service salon • Color, Perms, Weaves • Pure, safe vegan makeup contains all botanical ingredients (no paraben) Visit our NEW 2,700 Sq. Ft. Location The Headquarters Salon and Wig Store

405 N. Twin Oaks Valley Rd #114 San Marcos, CA 92069 (near the San Marcos post office)

The Wig Store • Mention this ad and get 10% OFF 2014 Wig Collection and a FREE Cut and Style • Private consultation room • Synthetic and human hair, wigs and hairpieces • Raquel Welch, Eva Gabor, and Jon Renau • Chemo patient specialists Walk-ins Welcome (or) Call for Appointment (760) 744-2911 www.TheHeadquartersSalonandSpa.com

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San Diego Zoo and Safari Park Spring Activities Butterfly Jungle at Safari Park April 5 – 27 Butterfly Jungle is fluttering back to the San Diego Zoo Safari Park.

Every year, guests at the Safari Park can view thousands of butterflies as they walk through the Hidden Jungle aviary during the Butterfly Jungle event. Butterfly Jungle runs from April 5 through 27.

The 30 butterfly species highlighted for Butterfly Jungle hail from Africa, Asia and Central and South America and include the zebra longwing, orange-barred tiger and Grecian shoemaker. Old favorites such as the monarch, giant swallowtail and blue morpho will be there as well.

Plant Day and Orchid Odyssey at the San Diego Zoo April 18 and May 16 The San Diego Zoo is the home of a world-class botanical Garden where there are approximately 700,000 plants on the grounds that create the lush, peaceful landscape the Zoo is known for. During Plant Day & Orchid Odyssey the Zoo spotlights their collection of flora with additional plant-related activities for their guests.

You can choose either a self-guided tour or a bus tour.

Self-guided walking tour maps are made available at the Zoo’s entrance. Choose your area of interest, then check out the plants for yourself and see what’s blooming or discover how the Zoo’s unique plant collection helps create the natural habitats for the animals. Botanical Bus Tours highlight the Zoo’s plant collection and are

offered on Friday Plant Days only. The bus tour meets at the bus unloading area at 2 pm and is given by different Horticulture Department staff with their own area of expertise. Botanical Bus Tours are free.

The Zoo’s orchid greenhouse is home to about 3,000 orchid plants representing over 800 species, varieties, and cultivars. The greenhouse is open to Zoo visitors during Orchid Odyssey from 10am to 2pm. The Zoo’s orchid expert, as well as members of the San Diego County Orchid Society, are on hand to answer questions. The orchid greenhouse is located on the path just off of Front Street in the Africa Rocks zone. The greenhouse is small, with a narrow pathway. Visitors are asked to use handheld cameras only, no tripods or monopods.

Mother’s Day Sleepover at San Diego Zoo for Adults!

May 10, Saturday, 4pm – 9am Enjoy some grown-up time this month and receive firstclass treatment in the form of animal-themed adventures and unique experiences during this sleepover event for adults only. Meet some fabulous animals during check-in, and then enjoy an exclusive guided bus tour and keeper chats around the Zoo before you disembark at Camp Timbuktu, where you can settle down in your safari tent (provided). A buffet dinner with a glass of wine or beer will be served and your camp host, the affable Dr. Zoolittle, has an evening of fun planned. After dessert, you can take a moonlight stroll through the Zoo back to the campground to settle down for the night.

The following morning, enjoy a hot breakfast with mimosas at the Zoo’s Sabertooth Grill, overlooking Elephant Odyssey, and the opportunity to take an early morning walk

for exclusive animal viewing with a keeper. Cost is $149 per person. 21 years and older. Call (619) 718-3000 or visit www. sandiegozoo.org.

Feel Great Look Great Cake Crafters Supply Store Stocks Birthday Foundation is a Home Run! Party Supplies and Quinceañera Supplies Purchase Tax-Deductible Padres Tickets for Wigs for Chemo Patients!

Tickets Available Now for April 13–Padres vs Tigers Game!

Cathy Ketchum, Founder and Director of “Feel Great Look Great Foundation, Inc” and owner of the Headquarters Salon and Wig Store in San Marcos, is making her life dream come true. Partnering with the San Diego Padres, “Feel Great Look Great, Inc.” has prepurchased tickets from the San Diego Padres and is reselling them to help raise money for the foundation that helps chemo patients purchase synthetic and real hair wigs so they can feel better by looking their best with dignity while going through and after chemo therapy. Make a taxdeductible donation today to “Feel Great, Look Great, Inc” by purchasing tickets to see the San Diego Padres play the Detroit Tigers at Petco Park on Sunday, April 13, at 1:10pm. Call the foundation at (888) 519-3454 and order tickets to this game. You’ll receive a tax-deductible receipt. A portion of the ticket sales goes to the foundation.

The Headquarters was recently voted Retailer of the Month by Raquel Welch Wigs and is one of the best places in all of San Diego to get a wig or hairpiece, especially if you are a recovering chemo patient. Ketchum is an expert with wigs and styling hair and her specialty is working with chemo patients. This is a really new and very special foundation, so if you can, please make a tax-free donation and enjoy a Padres baseball game at the same time.

Ketchum recently opened her new 2,700 square-foot full-service salon and wig store in San Marcos on North Twin Oaks Road near Hwy 78, across the street from the U.S. Post Office. The Salon offers haircuts for both men and women at very reasonable prices, perms, and coloring. They also offer facials using Murad products.

The wig store has a private consultation room and will find and fit you with the perfect wig. And, because they are a full-service salon they will custom cut your wig to perfectly fit you, color it to match your hair color, or give it a perm at no extra charge.

The Headquarters Salon and Wig Store is located at 405 N. Twin Oaks Valley Rd #114, San Marcos 92069. Call (760) 744-2911 or call “Feel Great Look Great, Inc” for Padres tickets, donations, or information at (888) 519-3454.

If you are looking for cake supplies and products for Easter or Mother’s Day, or cake and party supplies, Cake Crafters has it all and more! Whatever your baking needs are, you will find a wide selection of quality supplies and products including cake mixes, fondant, shortening, meringue powder, gum pastes, gourmet flavors, oils, baking emulsions, crunches, sprinkles, flavorings, disco dust, petal dust, luster dust, and Guittard chocolate a’peels. Some of their highly specialized products include disposable cake and pie pans, professionally anodized aluminum pans that are commercial quality, PME tools and cutters, Wilton products, and a wide assortment of chocolate and candy molds and tools.

Cake Crafters will help you with all your baking needs including baking tips and a variety of classes from begin-

ner to pro. Do you want to decorate some amazing cupcakes for Easter? They are offering Easter Beginning Baking classes, Beginning Butter Cream classes, and Advanced Baking with Fondant classes. Also check out their amazing new inventory of birthday party supplies including cute party bags, tablecloths, napkins, plates and candles. They are also carrying Quinceeañera supplies! They are open every day except Sunday. Locate their advertisement in this edition and clip their coupon to get 10% OFF any one item. Must present coupon to redeem offer.

Cake Crafters Supply Store is open from 10:30am to 6:30pm and is located just north of San Marcos Blvd. at 277 Rancho Santa Fe, Suite N., San Marcos, CA 92078. Call (760) 518-3474 or visit www.cakecrafterssupplies.com.

Bryll Hair Lounge 2nd Annual “Big Spring Clean” Product Donation Event Bryll Hair Lounge is having their 2nd Annual “Big Spring Clean” event during the month of April. This event is so awesome! They are asking you to please search your bathroom drawers and cabinets and look for used or never used shampoos, conditioners, lotions, combs, hair brushes, products or tools that you’re not using, and to please bring them in to swap out with their Bumble and Bumble or EVO for a 10% savings on your entire new product purchase. They will then take your product and donate it to the Women’s Resource Center of Oceanside to help out the people who really need it.

At Bryll Hair Lounge they strive to make an impact on your look, feel, and fashion, and at the same time they are giving

back to the community. What better way is there to get rid of items you no longer need or use? Now you can feel really good about yourself, save money by getting great product from Bryll, and help people who can really use it.

Visit Bryll during the months of May and June for their gift card promotion for both Dads and Moms. For every $50 you spend in gift cards you will receive a raffle ticket towards their Mother’s Day Gift Basket or Father’s Day Gift Basket. Each valued at over $300 in goods and services.

Bryll is located at 3263 Camino de Los Coches, in the heart of La Costa, in the Sprout’s shopping center across the street from Stagecoach Park. If you have any questions please call (760) 753-1337 or visit www.bryll.com.

Dry Eye Condition During Warmer and Dryer SoCal Season So often we neglect taking care of our eyes and our vision.

Sometimes we don’t pay enough attention if we have dry eyes, blurred vision, or easily get eye infections. Don’t take your eyes for granted and take the time to make an appointment with someone who has an extensive background in ocular diseases and conditions. If you are looking for a caring and professional optometrist, then we recommend Dr. Kristin Peterson-Salgado of Solana Beach Family Optometry.

Dr. Kristin Peterson-Salgado graduated from the University of California, Davis in 1993 with high honors and then went on and graduated from the University of California, Berkeley School of Optometry in 1997. For fourteen years she has been practicing medically-based optometry with a focus on ocular disease, geriatrics, traditional and hard-to-fit contact lenses, diabetic exams, and Lasik or cataract surgery pre-operative exams.

Dr. Peterson-Salgado opened her private practice in Solana Beach in 2000 with a desire to continue her medically based practice while also incorporating vision exams for the entire family. Dr. Peterson-Salgado enjoys fitting all types of contact lenses, including bifocal, monovision, rigid gas permeable, and astigmatic lenses. She also has an extensive background in the treatment of dry eye conditions. She is board certified in the treatment and management of ocular disease and can prescribe medications for eye infections, allergies and dry eyes.

Dr. Peterson-Salgado grew up in Del Mar and currently lives in Solana Beach with her husband (4th generation Solana Beach resident) and their two kids. Call for an appointment to see Dr. Kristin Peterson-Salgado at Solana Beach Family Optometry at (858) 259-8239 or stop in at 977 Lomas Santa Fe Drive, Suite B, Solana Beach CA 92075.

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Wild West Fest at Leo 28th Annual Fallbrook Avocado Festival Carrillo Ranch Historic Park April 13, Sunday, 9am-5pm May 17, 11am – 2pm Swap those flip flops for some cowboy boots and mosey on down to the City of Carlsbad’s annual Wild West Fest on Saturday, May 17, for a rustic adventure of western themed crafts, salsa contest, root beer tastings, pony rides, and mechanical bull riding for kids.

The event takes place at Leo Carrillo Ranch Historic Park, located at 6200 Flying L.C. Lane in Carlsbad. The park was once a working rancho owned by Hollywood actor Leo Carrillo and is a designated California Historical Landmark.

Admission to Wild West Fest is free, and activity cards can be purchased for $6 for things like pony and mechanical bull rides, souvenir photos with authentically dressed cowboys and cowgirls, and western themed crafts. The salsa contest features prizes for salsa taste as well as table presentation in the following categories: Best Overall, People’s Choice, Best Presentation, Funniest Presentation, Best Fruit Salsa, Hottest Salsa and Originality. New this year is a root beer tasting. For $3 participants can taste five different root beers and then receive a root beer float.

Free parking is available at nearby Carrillo Elementary School. For more information, call (760) 602-7519 or visit www.carlsbadca.gov/parksandrec.

An anticipated 100,000 people are expected to descend upon downtown Fallbrook on Sunday, April 13, for the 28th annual Avocado Festival. The Avocado Festival is a modern street fair promoting the town’s flagship industry with avocado specialties such as guacamole and avocado ice cream. The culinary and avocado themed fun is provided by more than 350 vendors lined up in the streets of Fallbrook. With over 40 food booths, crafters, a carnival, two beer gardens, and live bands, there’s something for everyone.

Of course, the avocado theme rules throughout the festival. Creative avocado foods such as avocado ice cream, yogurt, and gelato will be available. There will be many contests for kids and adults such as a guacamole tasting contest, and a contest for the largest grown avocado.

This great family outing is organized annually by the Fallbrook Chamber of Commerce and takes an army of volunteers to accomplish such an enjoyable event.

Don’t forget to pick up an official Avocado Festival t-shirt on your way out!

The festival runs down historic Main Avenue, from E. Mission to Fallbrook Street. Admission, parking, and shuttles are free. For more information call 760-728-5845 or visit www.fallbrookchamberofcommerce.org

31st Annual Encinitas Street Fair April 26 & 27, Saturday & Sunday, 9am-5pm During the twoday Encinitas Street Fair on Saturday and Sunday, April 26 and 27, over 100,000 guests visit downtown Encinitas to check out more than 450 vendors selling clothes, accessories, plants, art, antiques, and home decor. The Encinitas Street Fair also offers unique food, arts and crafts, live music on 4 stages, children’s rides, and a beer garden. The fair runs from 9am-5pm both days.

Saturday is the Encinitas Fire Department’s Annual Pancake Breakfast. The Encinitas Fire Department will set up in the 7-Eleven Parking Lot located at D Street and Hwy 101 and will cook pancakes from 7am until

11am. Stop by and eat a delicious breakfast that helps to support our local firefighters.

The beer garden features Stone Brewing Company and Pizza Port Brewing Company and continues from 11am-5pm in the Lumberyard parking lot at Highway 101 and I Street. In past years, the beer garden stage has featured such acts as Rhythm Method, Shoreline Rootz, The Bozzani Brothers, and The Bill Magee Blues Band.

Come for the sun, stay for the moonlight! The fair runs along South Coast Highway, between D and J Streets in Encinitas. Entrance to the fair is free. For more information call (760) 943-1950 or visit www.encinitas101.com.

Weidner’s Gardens Lady Bug, Mother’s Day and Spring Events April 5-6 “Ladybug Festival” Free live ladybugs for all the kids. Arts and Crafts too for a very small fee. Lots of fun and educational! Children all ages.

April 12-13 “Spring Time Open House” Spring is here and it is time to celebrate. Greenhouse and growing ground tours will be available. Come see the nursery and

all its glorious spring colors.

May 10-11 Mother’s Day Tea and Cookies” Setting with white table clothed tables under the flowers. Special savings on many items! Enjoy the time with Mom! Bring your camera. Great time and place for special memories. Free event.

Weidner’s Gardens is located at 695 Normandy Road, Encinitas. (East side of I-5 between La Costa and Leucadia exits. You can see it from the freeway!)

Call for details (760) 436-2194 or visit www.weidners.com.

La Jolla Concours d’Elegance April 11-13, Cocktail Party, Friday 7pm-10pm, Motor Tour, Saturday 9am-4pm It is fitting that when translated into Spanish, La Jolla means “the jewel,” because La Jolla truly is the jewel of San Diego. La Jolla lifestyle embodies luxury and class and the chic allure of La Jolla’s avenues has drawn the finest automobiles to this coastal town for the tenth annual La Jolla

Concours d’Elegance and The La Jolla Motor Car Classic at the Concours on April 12 at Ellen Browning Scripps Park at La Jolla Cove.

The La Jolla Concours d’Elegance features various types of fine automobile gems. Past years have showcased horseless carriages, Italian marques, British marques, Woodies, 50’s classics, American sports cars (with a salute to GM on their 100th anniversary) and the automobiles of Carroll Shelby. Spectators from all over the nation come to the breathtaking shores of La Jolla to view their favorite classics. This year, the La Jolla Concours d’Elegance will be celebrating European race history Marques, Bentley and Ferrari.

The Concours Cocktail Party is Friday evening, April 11, is from 7pm to 10pm. In celebration of the classics, La Jolla Concours d’Elegance invites you to a contemporary classic cocktail party at La Valencia Hotel.

Experience a lifestyle that only few encounter in a lifetime, and elevate your palate with this exclusive, intimate soirée set at the chic La Valencia Hotel with breathtaking La Jolla oceanfront views complete with exceptional culinary creations, a one-of-a kind display of automobiles, sophisticated cocktails, wines and champagnes – all in one spectacular evening.

For tickets or information, call (619) 233-5008 or visit www.lajollaconcours.com.

Spring Bridal Bazaar Showers Brides with Fresh Ideas

Escondido Downtown Street Faire

April 27, Sunday, 10am to 4pm

May, 18 Sunday, 9:30am-5:30pm

The Bridal Bazaar, San Diego’s largest wedding planning expo, returns to the Del Mar Fairgrounds Sunday, April 27, from 10am to 4pm. More than 200 of the area’s most talented wedding professionals set up displays at the show, providing thousands of fresh ideas to help make weddings spectacular.

Chat with experts, checkout the latest trends and get fresh ideas for your wedding day.

Whether you’ve just begun your wedding planning or are finalizing the last few difficult decisions, Bridal Bazaar makes planning fun and easy. All in one day, couples can explore San Diego’s premier reception and ceremony locations, see the latest design trends from floral and décor specialists, sample cake and catering options, compare dozens of photographers and videographers, talk with honeymoon specialists, meet DJ’s and musicians, find

money-saving show specials, and more.

The Bridal Bazaar and Gretchen Productions presents San Diego’s largest runway fashion show, featuring the latest designs for the entire wedding party from the nation’s leading designers at 11:30am, 1:00pm and 2:45pm and is included in the ticket price.

The Bazaar is held at 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd, in Del Mar, at the Del Mar Fairgrounds Exhibit Hall. Tickets are $12 at the door. For more information or to purchase tickets, please call (760) 334-5500 or visit www.bridalbazaar.com.

The Escondido Street Faire is part of a series of yearly events presented by the Escondido Chamber of Commerce. The event has been produced since 1989, and has grown every year. The Faire features over 500 vendors, a wide variety of food from around the world, music, and other family entertainment. The vendors line seven blocks of beautiful downtown Escondido.

The Downtown Street Faire is held twice a year and is the second-largest single-day fair in California, with crowds exceeding 60,000. It kicks off at 9:30am and jumps and jives all day until 5:30pm. Enjoy special attractions and great family fun!

The Faire is located in Downtown Escondido on Grand Avenue between Centre City Parkway and Ivy Street and is free to the public. For more information call (760) 9459288 or visit www.Kennedyfaires.com/Escondido.

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$25 Tickets to Legoland on The 69th Annual Del Mar National Horse Show At Del Mar Fairgrounds Arena Celebrate Carlsbad Day May 4, Sunday, 1pm – 8pm

April 17–May 4

Legoland California’s ‘Celebrate Carlsbad Day’ will take place on Sunday May 4, from 1pm to 8pm, and tickets are only $25 dollars! Celebrate Carlsbad Day tickets include admission with park hours extended to 8pm. Sea Life Aquarium tickets are also available at a discounted rate of $8 each.

The highlight of the day will be live performances by students from all Carlsbad Unified School District Schools from 3pm to 5pm on a special stage set up in Miniland U.S.A. Interspersed between the performances will be recognition of event sponsors, elected officials and highlights of outstanding programs.

Legoland will donate hands-on science-based field trips and a portion of the event proceeds will go to the Carlsbad Educational Foundation to support district-wide science initiatives for students at all Carlsbad Unified School District schools. These specially priced tickets are available in advance only through the Carlsbad Educational Foundation and local ticket sales outlets including: all Carlsbad Unified schools, the Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce (5934 Priestly Drive), Carlsbad Visitors Bureau (400 Carlsbad Village Drive), OPUS Bank (7690 El Camino Real) US Bank (2520 El Camino Real and 7730 El Camino Real), Lola’s 7 Up Market & Deli (3292 Roosevelt St.), San Marcos Boys & Girls Club (1 Positive Place), Vista Boys & Girls Club (410 W. California Ave) and the Carlsbad Educational Foundation (5631 Palmer Way, Suite L).

To purchase tickets and have them emailed directly to you, call the Carlsbad Educational Foundation at (760) 929-1555 or visit www.CarlsbadEd.org.

Western Week is from April 17 through April 20. The Del Mar National is one of the few remaining shows offering a wealth of perpetual trophies which still travel with the winners, as well as individual class trophies and keepsake ribbons. The highlight of Western Week is Night of the Horse presented by Mary’s Tack & Feed, on Saturday, April 19, at 7pm.

Dressage Week is from April 24 through April 27 and includes the USEF official 2014 qualifying competition; USEF National Grand Prix & Intermediaire Championships; Adequan FEI North American Junior & Young Riders Championships presented by Gotham North; USEF Pony Rider Dressage National Championships; AGCO/ USEF National Junior & Young Rider Championships; USEF Young Adult Brentina Cup Championships and the Markel/USEF Young & Developing Horse Dressage.

You will be awed by the “Evening of Musical Freestyles” competition on Saturday night, April 26 at 7pm. Olympic and World Champion pairs demonstrate the artistry, athleticism and

awe-inspiring collaboration between horse and rider. Local resident, Olympian and World Cup Champion, Steffen Peters will be there as well as world-class competitor, local resident, and former Olympian, Guenter Seidel.

The Grand Prix presents an evening filled with exciting speed, agility and nail-biting competition! World class horses and riders will again set the bar very high literally and figuratively, as they vie for this prestigious title and hefty paycheck New to the Hunter/Jumper Week this year is the $10,000 Speed Derby on May 3 at 6:45 p.m. Watch horses and riders jump a series of courses both in and out of the main arena.

The outside courses will be viewed from the comfort of your seat on their multiple 16–feet video boards. Speed is the name of the game in this exciting competition where the $10,000 jackpot awaits the top winners.

Admission is free on weekdays from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Reserved Grandstand seats for evening performances are $19. Visit www. ticketmaster.com, or call 858-792-4252.

Alta Vista Botanical Garden

Carlsbad Village Street Faire

There is a beautiful and growing botanical garden in Vista at the top of the hill in Brengle Terrace Park. The Garden brings people, nature, and art together for a wonderful experience. They have a great Bugs, Birds and Butterflies Children’s Garden with the Jeffrey Stein Children’s Music Garden and tunnels for children to crawl through.

There’s also the Jungle Garden, Subtropical Garden, Mediterranean Garden, Pan-Asian, Arid and California Natives Gardens, and many spectacular art sculptures.

There’s so much to see and the views from the top of the hill are incredible.

The entrance fee is only $2. The garden is located at 1270 Vale Terrace inside Brengle Terrace Park. For more information visit www.altavistagardens.org. Call (760) 945-3954 to arrange a tour with one of their garden docents.

May 4, Sunday, 8am–5pm

Vista Strawberry Festival May 25, Sunday, 8am–6pm The Vista Strawberry Festival takes place in Historic Downtown Vista on Main Street on Sunday, May 25. Vista was once the strawberry capital of the world and still boasts many strawberry fields. The Vista Strawberry Festival is the only festival in San Diego County that celebrates all the joys and pleasure of the Strawberry.

It’s a free event and open to the public. Enjoy the celebration of the strawberry as they will have over 300 vendors, an athletic competition, a pie eating contest, costumes, a beauty contest, carnival rides, music, food, and lots of strawberries!

The festival takes place at 127 Main Street, Vista 92084. For more information call (760) 726-1122 or visit www.vistachamber.org.

Stress Relief Important at Elements in La Costa Mother’s Day and Father’s Day Gift Cards Now Available

AAA AUTO Club Discounts And Special Travel Events Visit your local Auto Club and learn about all the amazing things you can get as a member. Membership includes discounts on attraction tickets to the San Diego Zoo, Safari Park, Legoland, SeaWorld, Disneyland, and Universal Studios. You can also get 40% OFF tickets to Regal Movie Theaters, discounts on hotel and travel, passport photos, discounts on car buying and approved auto repair.

Join their free monthly Travel and Cruise Events and Educational Travel Seminars with specialists and agents in the travel industry. Call or visit these locations for more information, event dates, and times:

The Carlsbad Village Street Faire beckons you to attend and take part in the fun. The Faire, the largest one-day street fair around, features over 900 unique vendors with a little of everything: arts and crafts; antiques; unique clothing; items from around the world; and more. Children’s rides, an international food center, and an old-fashioned pancake breakfast guarantee that you’ll find fun for the whole family!

Parking for this very popular event is limited and somewhat challenging, so visitors are encouraged to use the complimentary shuttles that run to and from the Faire every 15 minutes. The shuttle pick-up locations are at the northwest corner of Sears at Westfield Plaza Camino Real (Highway 78 and Jefferson) as well as at the Poinsettia Coaster Station (Poinsettia exit off of I-5).

Visit www.carlsbad.org to view the Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce website. To find out more about the Carlsbad Village Faire, go to www.kennedyfaires.com.

Del Mar (858) 794-3370; Oceanside (760) 930-7515; San Marcos (760) 891-3600; Encinitas (760) 635-4028 April: Aloha Days through April 30 at Del Mar, Oceanside, Encinitas, and San Marcos Branches.

April 22: Gadabout Vacations at Oceanside Auto Club 6:00P M May 17: Princess Cruise Travel Show at Encinitas, Oceanside, Del Mar locations 11:00 AM June: Off the Beat with Pleasant Holidays TBA June: 27: Member Appreciation Day at San Marcos Branch

Elements Massage in La Costa is now offering Mother’s Day and Father’s Day Gift Cards–Buy two for $119 for members or Buy one massage and get one 1/2 off for non-members.

This spring, de-stress at Elements! A 2012 study from the American Psychological Association (APA) revealed deepening concerns about the connection between chronic disease and stress. While massage can increase circulation, improve energy, and restore balance in the body, stress relief remains one of the most prevalent reasons consumers seek massage. Incorporating regular massage into one’s wellness routine can yield significant long-term health benefits.

Elements makes therapeutic massage affordable and available to busy people who recognize the value of massage in maintaining their overall health and wellness.

They are located at 3247 Camino de Los Coches, Carlsbad and are open seven days a week. Walk-ins are welcome and they offer a membership program that allows clients to receive regular, discounted massage therapy services throughout each month. For more information or to schedule an appointment visit www.elementsmassage. com/south-carlsbad or call (760) 585-9101.

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Hanamatsuri Festival at Vista Buddhist Temple April 26 – 27, 12 – 6pm Ikebana (“living flowers”) is a disciplined art form in which nature and humanity are brought together using seasonal floral blooms and emphasizing shape, line, and form.

Originating in the 6th century as floral offers on Buddhist altars, the Vista Buddhist Temple will return this beautiful art to its temple hondo (place of worship) to celebrate Hanamatsuri, the Flower Festival that, in turn, celebrates the birth of the historical Buddha Shakyamuni.

Members of the school, under the direction of their sensei, have brought their artistry to create this exhibit for the community. It can be viewed during the Festival, from 12:00 – 6:00pm on April 26-27. There is free parking nearby and free admission.

A Traditional Tea ceremony will be performed at 3:30 on Saturday, April 26 and tea tasting at 3:45 on Sunday, April 27, under the direction of Tea Master Yosko Focet, assisted by her students.

In addition to the ikebana exhibit and tea ceremony, the Vista Buddhist Temple and the Japanese American Cultural Center have joined forces to sell Japanese foods during the festival, as well as to entertain visitors with taiko drumming, a garden booth, lectures on Buddhism and Japanese gardens, as well as musical and dance performances and game booths for children.

Vista Buddhist Temple is located at 150 Cedar Road, Vista. Visit www.vbtemple.org or call 760-941-8800.

City of San Marcos Senior Center Calendar Lunch Program- The San Marcos Senior Center serves a nutritious lunch Mon -Fri at 11:30am. Reservations must be made in advance by phone. Lunch choices include a hot or cold entrée with dessert and Soup & Salad Bar option every Tuesday and Thursday. $4 suggested donation for seniors 60 & over. Ask about transportation to and from home.

April 3–San Marcos Senior Center hosts Intergenerational Games at Walnut Grove Park April 17–Ballroom Dance. Music provided by “The Billy Harper Band.” $5.00 per person includes refreshments.

April 17–Easter luncheon at the San Marcos Senior Center.

April 29–Fall Prevention workshop presented by CSUSM students. May May 3–Parking Lot Sale at the San Marcos Senior Center.

May 5–Cinco de Mayo celebration and lunch at the San Marcos Senior Center.

May 9–Mother’s Day lunch at the San Marcos Senior Center May 10–Day Tea from 12:00-2:00 at the Historical Society.

May 15 – Ballroom Dance 2:00 – 4:00 pm the San Marcos Senior Center.

May 31–Dan Damon Show “Music through the Decades” 2pm at San Marcos Senior Center.

Bliss Yoga – Tuesdays / Thursdays 9:00 -10:00 am Wal Mart Shopping on first Tuesdays Ladies Pool Play – Thursdays 12-2:00 Red Hat Society – 1st Thursday of the month 10-11:30 am Cultural Discoveries–Tuesdays 1-2:30 Chair Tai Chi Kung every Wednesday at 8:45 to 9:45 am Creative Writing Class Thursdays from 1:00-4:00 PM

Table Tennis & Mini Golf first Tuesday of every month at 12:30 Piece of Mind Yoga Mondays from 5:30-6:30 PM Genealogy Class Tuesdays 9:00 AM (Free) Positively Fit Mondays from 8:30-9:30 $36/mo Mixed media Art 9am -12pm $40/8weeks Senior Speakers–Monday-Friday

San Marcos Senior Center is located at 111 Richmar Avenue (760) 744-5535 www.san-marcos.net/seniors

San Elijo Elementary’s Seventh Annual Country Fair April 26 The seventh annual San Elijo Hills Country Fair on Saturday, April 26, will be an extravaganza of sights, tastes, sounds and experiences for the whole family. The fair runs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at San Elijo Elementary School, 1615 Schoolhouse Way, San Marcos.

The festive event will feature live performances by local artists throughout the day, a petting zoo, a train that travels through fabled “Route 66,” inflatable slides and games, carnival rides, traditional fair food and treats, international food truck fare, and more than 20 midway games. Don’t forget you can also stop in Café Stoked! either before or

after and pick up a snack, lunch, or something to drink.

Additional highlights include a Prize Walk offering oversized pillow chums, arts and crafts for the kids, and a silent auction with hundreds of items. Admission to the fair is free and open to the public; tickets for rides, games and food will be available for sale at the event. All proceeds benefit San Elijo Elementary to help meet the educational needs for the students.

For more information, visit www.SanElijoHills.com or call (888) SAN-ELIJO (726-3545).

27th Annual Run through the Vineyards 5k and 10K April 26, Saturday, 7am-11am

San Diego Kids Expo & Fair at the Del Mar Fairgrounds April 26 – 27, 10am-5pm The San Diego Kids Expo & Fair showcases fun themed interactive fea™ tures that everyone in the family will enjoy, including products and services on display for both parents and kids. Popular events include: The Baby Zone for all things baby with games by Babies “R” Us; The Home Depot will be hosting the Kids Workshop; JT Splatmaster will have a gymnasium-sized inflatable paintball arena; and the Cooking 4 Life area will have professional chefs.

Parents aren’t forgotten in this event either, the Expo will also showcase 175-200 exhibit booths, featuring toys and games, sports and fitness, learning devices, safety products, health and nutrition, horticulture and natural products, activity equipment, camps and more, for every age and child, making it an incredible weekend outing for families.

The Expo will begin 10am. to 5pm., both Saturday, April 26 and Sunday, April 27. Tickets, available at the door, are $8 for adults and children 12 and under get in for free.

For more information on the event, visit the website www.sandiegokidsexpo.com or call (619) 269-9441.

The 27th annual 10K Run through the Vineyard is on Saturday, May 4, at the Maurice Car’rie Vineyard and Winery. The only Vineyard Run in Southern California, the 10K is run through the rows of the winery’s beautiful vineyards lying six miles east of Temecula on Rancho California Road. The event draws hundreds of runners of all classes, including some world-class athletes from all over southern California, from San Diego to Los Angeles and beyond. Registration is limited to the first 800 entrants.

This is Temecula Valley’s premier running event. Hot air balloons often float lazily overhead or come down close enough to shout to.

The day’s activities begin at 7:45am with the 5K run, followed by the 2K Kids Race at 8:15am. The main event of the morning’s activities is the signature 10K run at 8:45am. Free refreshments are served, and computerized timing and race results are by Prime Time. There are cash prizes for both the 5K and 10K (male and female). Winners will be given com-

memorative awards, 1st through 3rd in 5K and 10K, in all age divisions. There is a Team Challenge for all corporations, schools, clubs, and other groups. For the largest pre-registered team, each member will receive a Team Recognition certificate.

The event takes place rain or shine. The fee for the 5K or 10K is $45 per race when registering online. On May 4th registration is $50 per person per race. The Kids 2K is $5.

Maurice Car’rie Vineyards, 34225 Rancho California Road, Temecula. For further information and to confirm race information for 2013, call (951) 698-6116 or visit www. temeculasunriserotary.com.

San Diego Botanic Garden Easter Party with Bunny April 19, Saturday, 10-11:30am or 11:30am-1pm The San Diego Botanic Garden is hosting their annual Easter Party with Bunny event on April 19, and includes various times for hunts. Early egg seeking takes place from 10-11:30am and the later party goes from 11:30am-1pm.

Children ages 2-6 are invited to visit the garden’s gentle bunny and make some colorful spring crafts. Children have a wonderful time in a parade through the garden and on a bunny hunt, and will enjoy a special rabbit picnic.

This event is limited to 50 children per party, pre-registration is required. $15-$18 per child. Regular Garden

admission fees apply to accompanying adults, payable upon arrival.

Please pre-register online at www.sdbgarden.org or in person at the San Diego Botanic Garden office. The San Diego Botanic Garden is located at 230 Quail Gardens Drive, Encinitas.

Home Listing Scam Consumer Alert Selling your home can be the largest transaction of your life and keeping the maximum amount of your home’s equity is critical. This consumer alert is provided to make home sellers aware of a new and very creative bait and switch home listing scheme.

Crafty and unethical real estate agents convince sellers to list their home with a promise that their commission will be reduced and will save them thousands. But in

reality, the promised commission reduction rarely happens, costing sellers thousands of dollars. Protect yourself from this new bait and switch scam. Learn more at www.

HomeSellersBeware.com. This advisory is courtesy of David Boe, Broker, Boe Real Estate. For over 30 years, Boe Real Estate has been specializing in reduced commissions to sellers and rebates to buyers and has sold over 1,000 North County homes. BRE #00672393

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Meet Carlsbad Artist and Illustrator Jose Emroca Flores

By Serena Lee Thirty-six-year-old Carlsbad resident Jose Emroca Flores is an artist, illustrator, and designer with a distinctive style. For eleven years his spectacular work has spanned multiple outlets in digital and traditional media. He is currently working as a freelance designer/illustrator.

Emroca grew up in Northern Nevada and moved to California at a young age. He attended the Academy of Art at San Francisco to advance his technique and to develop the ability to materialize his imagination. There, he also learned to surf in the shark-filled, cold waters around the Bay area. When he finished school, he immediately went to work as a visual development artist in the entertainment industry. He worked on films, games, animation, books, and advertising, while also showing his oil paintings in galleries across the U.S. Eventually, he took the opportunity to move to North County where good surf and challenging work were available.

His art often leans toward the moodier side, filled with unsaturated dark colors, giving his pieces a subdued

gloomy tone. Recently, his paintings have featured monsters, waves and motorcycles in contexts most people don’t imagine, giving off a very surreal yet intriguing taste.

Emroca attributes his recent art to his love of surfing in the dusk, when there is still a little bit of light hanging on before night falls. Inspiration also comes from daily scenes and interactions he witnesses around North County.

Many of Emroca’s paintings have been showcased in galleries across the country such as Iam8bit, Thinkspace, Minna, and 1988. Putting his active imagination to use, he has also worked on projects with a variety of companies, big and small, for example: EA, Vivendi Universal, Activision/ Blizzard, Nike, Marvel, Hasbro, DC shoes, Sticky Bumps, Game Informer, FHM, Maxim, Spectrum, Computer Arts, Nintendo Power, Gnomon, and Society of Illustrators.

He has lived in North County for about eight years, and loves life as an independent artist. He currently works with his agent showing his work at galleries, and selling his own prints. He mainly works with pencil, paper, oil, and digital drawing utilities. When he is not creating art, he can be found surfing, traveling the globe, riding his motorbike around North County, and spending time with his family and friends.

Every Wednesday, Emroca and Peter Han offer a figure drawing workshop where aspiring artists can practice their art while listening to music. The TEKST Gallery is locat-

Alex Woodard and Very Special Guests Perform Fundraiser at Star Theatre in Oceanside April 11, 6:30 – 9pm Singer/songwriter/author Alex Woodard will bring his inspirational book/music project ‘For the Sender’ to life in Oceanside at the Star Theatre on April 11.

Alex will be joined by New Found Glory frontman Jordan Pundik, singer/songwriter Molly Jenson, and renowned songwriter Jack Tempchin (The Eagles, Emmylou Harris) to perform cuts off the musical component of ‘For the Sender.’ The

songs are inspired by five real-life letters that Alex came across, written by individuals honoring those who had a major impact on their lives. These five letters are also what the book component of ‘For the Sender’ is based on.

The project has already received praise from People. com, Yahoo! Music, and Billboard who called it “one of the year’s most touching, unique releases.”

All proceeds from the event will benefit the Feeding the Soul Foundation, a cause very close to late San Diego broadcaster Loren Nancarrow, whose son is one of the letter writers featured in ‘For the Sender.’

Star Theatre is located at 402 N. Coast Hwy 101, Oceanside 92054. Tickets www.startheatre.biz or www. forthesender2.eventbrite.com. Tickets are $25.

31st Annual Fiesta Old Town: One Hot Weekend!

May 2-4, Fri All Night Happy Hour, Sat 11am-10pm, Sun 11am-5pm The spiciest weekend of the year is at Fiesta Old Town on Cinco de Mayo. This year, Fiesta Old Town celebrates 31 years! The 31st Annual Fiesta Old Town Cinco de Mayo is going all out by closing down the entire Historic Old Town area and transforming the streets into the largest Cinco de Mayo celebration north of the border.

This free fiesta features three stages with live entertainment, over 40 bands, traditional ballet folklorico dancers, Lucha Libre performances, equestrian shows, a mercado with over 100 retail and food booths, a beer garden, and Lowrider Lane! There’s something for everyone including a children’s area complete with

fun petting zoo and games, entertainment, and performances. After so much excitement, appease your appetite by visiting over fifteen restaurants to enjoy zesty food and quench your thirst with margaritas and drink specials.

Admission to the fiesta is free. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to be surrounded by the history and culture of Mexico! For additional information please call (619) 2914903 or visit www.fiestaoldtown.com.

22nd Annual Oceanside Days of Art April 26-27, SaturdaySunday, 10am-5pm Oceanside Cultural Arts Foundation proudly presents the 22nd annual Oceanside Days of Art (ODA) held 10 am to 5pm on Saturday, April 26, and Sunday, April 27.

ODA is a juried fine art festival featuring over 100 local artists from throughout Southern California, selling a variety of unique artwork including paintings, sculptures, stained glass, ceramics, fine jewelry, and photography.

The entertainment lineup includes performers such as San Diego Gay Men’s Chorus, Oceanside Society Orchestra, Oceanside High School Band, and dance academies.

Free to the public, the family-friendly festival offers live stage performances, children’s and adult’s hands on art activities, street chalk artist, painting and sculpture demonstrations, and a delicious variety of food choices in the food court. On Sunday April 27 the Green Fair is taking place across the street with earth friendly activities for everyone to enjoy. In addition, the Oceanside Museum of Art, located adjacent to the event, offers free admission during both days of ODA. The Oceanside Days of Art takes place at the corner of Coast Hwy 101 and Pier View Way downtown Oceanside.

For booth information and entertainment lineup visit www.ocaf.info.

City of San Marcos Presents Holiday Breakfast and Egg Hunt April 19, Saturday, 8am and 10am

The Carlsbad Flower Fields Blooming Ranunculus The Flower Fields at Carlsbad Ranch have transformed into a dazzling array of color. The 50-acres of Giant Tecolote Ranunculus flowers cascade down the hillside in spectacular color patterns that are sure to take your breath away. The fields of color overlooking the Pacific Ocean impress both new and past visitors.

April 6, Sunday – Bluegrass Day: Enjoy a day filled with the sounds of bluegrass, old-time jams and other favorite music! It’s “Summergrass San Diego,” featuring “Pickin’ in the Posies” and “Fiddlin’ in the Flowers.”

April 26, Saturday – Blues Day: Some of San Diego’s great blues musicians come together for a memorable day of music and fun in at the Fields.

ed at 2680 State St., Carlsbad, CA 92008.

Every 2 weeks he releases a beautiful, signed, archival, watercolor, giclee print of a new painting to the public.

23 hours after it’s posted, it is available for $50. A new print is released every first and third Monday morning.

After the 23 hours is up, the print goes into the archives for $100. His paintings can be viewed at www.emroca.com/ the-emroca-23.

He’s available for visual development work, editorial, and illustration. On May 17-18, he is showcasing his art at the Boardroom Surf Expo in Del Mar. In addition to seeing his physical works at galleries and exhibitions, his art can be seen online at www.emroca.com.

May 10-11, Saturday & Sunday – Bonsai Show and Sale: Enjoy the unique blending of art and horticulture at this bonsai exhibition and sale.

May 12, Sunday –Mother’s Day Celebration Tickets are $12 for adults, $11 for seniors and $6 for children 3-10 yrs. Wagon Rides are an additional $5.

The Flower Fields are located at 5704 Paseo Del Norte, Carlsbad.

Bring the little ones and enjoy breakfast with Peter Cottontail. The San Marcos event is being held inside the Williams Barn in Walnut Grove Park from 8-10am. An early morning breakfast of pancakes and eggs is being prepared by the Life and Eagle Scouts of Troop 649. Tickets can be purchased at the door for $5 for adults and $4 for children 10 and under. Immediately following the breakfast, at 10:15am, toddlers and children through 5th grade are invited to the community Easter Egg Hunt. Eggs with prizes inside are scattered throughout the park.

Children that recycle plastic eggs usually receive a special prize. Families are encouraged to bring their children early to have their pictures taken with the Easter Bunny.

Have fun creating free craft projects, and enjoying carnival games and party jumps. Each child should bring a bag or basket for their eggs and projects. Suggested donation is $5 per family.

This event is held at Walnut Grove Park, 1950 Sycamore Drive, San Marcos. For more information, please call (760) 744-9000 or visit www.san-marcos.net.

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Kyle Petty Charity Ride Across America Begins in Carlsbad May 3 The Kyle Petty 20th Anniversary Charity Ride Across America starts in Carlsbad on Saturday, May 3 and ends in Daytona Florida on Saturday, May 10. More than 175 riders will embark on the cross-country motorcycle trek, which begins in Carlsbad, and travel more than 2,800 miles before reaching Daytona Beach, Fla. Founded by former NASCAR driver and racing analyst Kyle Petty, the ride raises funds and awareness for Victory Junction, a camp created to enrich the lives of children with chronic or life threatening illnesses. “What began as just a few friends having a good time riding track to track has turned into what we have today, which is an incredible event that provides thousands of life changing experiences for children,” said Petty.

This year NASCAR Hall of Famer and seven-time champion Richard Petty, NASCAR driver Matt Kenseth, former NASCAR driver and Bo-Dyn Olympic bobsled founder Geoff Bodine, NASCAR legends Harry Gant and Donnie Allison, former NFL great Herschel Walker, Fox News contributor and former member of the U.S. House of Representatives Col. Allen West, and co-host of History Channel’s Top Gear America and NASCAR personality

Rutledge Wood, plan to participate in all or part of the 20th Anniversary Ride.

Communities along the route are encouraged to show support for the riders, meet Petty and also contribute to the Charity Ride’s “Small Change. Big Impact.” program that benefits children with chronic or life-threatening illnesses.

To follow Kyle Petty and the riders live, visit www.facebook.com/KPCharityRide or on Twitter and Instagram, @KylePetty and @KPCharityRide. To learn more about Victory Junction, visit www.victoryjunction.org.

Scholastic Surf Series Middle and High School Championships in Oceanside April 5, 6, 7 -High School State Surfing Championships May 3, 4–Middle School State Surfing Championships The Scholastic Surf Series for middle and high school surf teams (SSS) provides a professionally managed and operated platform for school surf teams from San Diego to Santa Barbara. The Scholastic Surf Series provides teams with professional judging, quality events, and family oriented programs.

Surf Series competition areas are divided into three sections—San Diego, Orange County and LA to Santa Barbara.

School competitions are divided into nine individual contest divisions—San Diego High School Divions 1, 2, 3, 4, and middle schools; Orange County high school and middle schools, LA to Santa Barbara high school and middle school.

Each section consists of five events culminating with a State Championship contest for both middle school and high school teams. High school teams consist of six

to nine shortboard men, three longboard men, two to three shortboard women, two to three longboard women and one coed bodyboarder. Middle school teams will field nine shortboard boys, three longboard boys, two shortboard girls, two longboard girls and three coed bodyboarders.

For Complete Championship Schedule for San Diego / Orange County / LA – Santa Barbara sections, call (760) 518-2727 or visit www.surfsss.org.

Run for Wildlife: San Diego Zoo Safari Park Hosts Half Marathon and 10K Run May 4, Sunday, 6:15am The fourth annual San Diego Zoo Safari Park Half Marathon and 10K Run presented by Health Net gives runners the chance to race through the scenic San Pasqual Valley and through behind-thescenes areas inside the Safari Park with views of exotic animals such as giraffes, rhinos, antelope and cheetahs.

The Half Marathon course will start at the Westfield North County Mall and finish inside the Safari Park. All finishers will receive a medal, and awards will be given to the top three overall finishers and the top three finishers in each division for the Half Marathon and 10K. After the race, all participants are welcome to stay and enjoy the Safari

Park on race day.

Proceeds from the Safari Park Half Marathon and 10K Run benefit cheetah care at the Safari Park as well as San Diego Zoo Global’s Wildlife Conservancy’s worldwide conservation efforts to help save cheetahs and other endangered species in the wild. The charity runner who raises the most funds (at least $2,500 to qualify) can earn the unique opportunity to name the next cheetah cub born at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park.

Westfield North County Mall is located at 272 East Via Rancho Parkway, Escondido, 92025. For more information, visit www.safariparkhalf.com

National Brain Tumor Society’s San Diego Brain Tumor Walk April 6, Sunday, 8am – 12pm The San Diego Brain Tumor Walk connects teams of brain tumor survivors, patients, family members, caregivers and friends for an inspiring, family-friendly fundraising 5K walk. More than 7,000 families in California have been affected by brain tumors. All proceeds go toward

funding critical brain tumor research and raising vital awareness of the disease.

Nearly 700,000 people in the U.S. are living with a brain tumor today, and close to 14,000 people will die because of the disease this year alone. Brain tumors are the leading cause of cancer-related death in children under age 10.

Only one out of three adults diagnosed with a malignant brain tumor today will be alive in five years. More so than any other cancer, a brain tumor can have life-altering psychological, cognitive, behavioral and physical effects.

Anyone interested in supporting the brain tumor community, including patients, survivors, families and friends, are invited to walk together to provide support, and honor those affected by this deadly disease, and raise money to find a cure.

NTC Park at Liberty Station is at 2455 Cushing Road, San Diego, CA 92106 For more information, visit www. braintumorwalk.org/sandiego.

San Diego Padres Schedule

4/1 vs. Dodgers, 3:40pm 4/2 vs. Dodgers, 7:10pm 4/4 @ Marlins, 4:10pm 4/5 @ Marlins, 4:10pm 4/6 @ Marlins, 10:10am 4/7 @ Indians, 4:05pm 4/8 @ Indians, 4:05pm 4/9 @ Indians, 9:05am 4/11 vs. Tigers, 7:10pm 4/12 vs. Tigers, 5:40pm 4/13 vs. Tigers, 1:10pm 4/14 vs. Rockies, 7:10pm 4/15 vs. Rockies, 7:10pm 4/16 vs. Rockies, 7:10pm 4/17 vs. Rockies, 3:40pm 4/18 vs. Giants, 7:10pm 4/19 vs. Giants, 5:40pm 4/20 vs. Giants, 1:10pm 4/21 @ Brewers, 5:10pm 4/22 @ Brewers, 5:10pm 4/23 @ Brewers, 5:10pm 4/24 @ Nationals, 4:05pm 4/25 @ Nationals, 4:05pm 4/26 @ Nationals, 10:05am 4/27 @ Nationals, 10:35am 4/28 @ Giants, 7:15pm 4/29 @ Giants, 7:15pm 4/30 @ Giants, 7:15pm

5/2 vs. D-backs, 7:10pm 5/3 vs. D-backs, 5:40pm 5/4 vs. D-backs, 1:10pm 5/5 vs. Royals, 7:10pm 5/6 vs. Royals, 7:10pm 5/7 vs. Royals, 12:40pm 5/8 vs. Marlins, 7:10pm 5/9 vs. Marlins, 7:10pm 5/10 vs. Marlins, 5:40pm 5/11 vs. Marlins, 1:10pm 5/13 @ Reds, 4:10pm 5/14 @ Reds, 4:10pm 5/15 @ Reds, 9:35am 5/16 @ Rockies, 5:40pm 5/17 @ Rockies, 5:10pm 5/18 @ Rockies, 1:10pm 5/20 vs. Twins, 7:10pm 5/21 vs. Twins, 7:10pm 5/22 vs. Cubs, 7:10pm 5/23 vs. Cubs, 7:10pm 5/24 vs. Cubs, 7:10pm 5/25 vs. Cubs, 1:10pm 5/26 @ D-backs, 5:10pm 5/27 @ D-backs, 6:40pm 5/28 @ D-backs, 6:40pm 5/30 @ White Sox, 5:10pm 5/31 @ White Sox, 11:10am www.padres.com

17th Annual American Heritage Car Show May 24, Saturday, 9am-3pm (Memorial Day Weekend) If you like cars, Grape Day Park is the place to be on Saturday, May 24, from 9am to 3pm. That’s when the 17th Annual American Heritage Car Show roars into the park.

With close to 250 vehicles parked on the grass, this is one of the nicest car shows anywhere. Start the day off at 9am with a delicious pancake breakfast. Then, walk the park to find your favorite car, all while listening to a DJ spinning classic rock ‘n roll tunes. Buy some raffle tickets and you might win a fabulous prize. Local car dealers sponsor this show, which benefits the non-profit Escondido History Center. They’ll be on site with some new cars for you to see, too. Vendors offer a variety of merchandise, but you don’t need to spend any money to enjoy the American Heritage Car Show. Spectators are free, and so are tours of the Escondido History Center.

The local history museum includes a number of different buildings. The city’s original train station from 1888 takes you back to a time when agriculture was king. Kids love the 1929 railroad car, which has an HO scale model train inside. The 1901 barn features an agricultural display, and everyone loves watching blacksmiths at work inside the Bandy Blacksmith Shop. The Victorian Country Home, built in 1890, illustrates what life was like in 1900 with antique furnishing and a wonderful textile collection. A windmill, tankhouse, and Native American metate are also part of the museum.

Twenty-three awards are given out in a lively ceremony at 2:30pm where all the winners get the chance to talk about their rides. Entrants vote for their 20 favorite vehicles. Additional awards are given for Best of Show and Mayor’s Choice. People’s Choice is given to the vehicle with the most votes.

Spectators are always free. Vehicle entry is $25. The show takes place at Grape Day Park, 321 N. Broadway, Escondido. For more information, call (760) 743-8207 or visit www.escondidohistory.org. .

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SeaWorld Celebrates 50 Years SeaWorld’s 50th Celebration featuring a Sea of Surprises™ kicked off in March with guests enjoying new interactive experiences, shows and performances. This spring, SeaWorld® stays open late (select dates between April 12 and 27) so guests can enjoy all their favorite park attractions by day and then stay to enjoy SeaWorld’s nighttime Shamu® show.

Manta features a double-launch coaster and a 100,000-gallon aquarium with bat rays and other marinelife. Turtle Reef is an attraction featuring a 280,000-gallon turtle aquarium, interactive game, touch-screen turtle map and ride. SeaWorld’s Shamu show features the park’s majestic killer whales as ambassadors of the sea, and the

ocean as the center of our natural world. Blue Horizons is a spectacular show featuring energetic bottlenose dolphins, magnificent pilot whales, a colorful array of exotic birds and amazing human performers. Madagascar Live! Operation: Vacation, an original live musical show featuring the characters from DreamWorks Animation “Madagascar” is performed at Mission Bay Theater. The 190-acre marine-life park features thousands of fascinating mammals, fishes, reptiles and birds including; nearly a dozen species of sharks, more than 350 penguins, po­lar bears, beluga whales and walruses.

Ages 10 and older, $84; ages 3–9, $78; children under 3, free; parking $15. For more information visit www.

SeaWorldSanDiego.com or call (800) 257-4268.

Easter Sunday and Mother’s Day Lunches and Brunches 333 Pacific–Oceanside Pre fix menu for Easter Sunday and Mother’s Day. Located at 333 N Pacific St., Oceanside (760) 433-3333 www.cohnrestaurants.com/333pacific Barrel Harbor Brewing–Vista Open Easter and Mother’s Day at 2575 Pioneer Ave, Vista 92081. Call (760) 734-3949 or visit www.barrelharborbrewing.com The Broken Yolk Café–Carlsbad, San Marcos, Oceanside Always serving great breakfast and lunch 365 days a year. La Costa location is 7670 El Camino Real 92009, and San Marcos location is 101 S. Las Posas Rd. San Marcos 92078. Call (760) 943-8182 or visit www.thebrokenyolkcafe.com.

Bellefleur–Carlsbad Serving a special buffet for Mother’s Day and Easter Brunch. Located at 5610 Paseo Del Norte, Suite 100, Carlsbad. (760) 603-1919. www.bellefleur.com.

Casa de Bandini–Carlsbad Open on Easter Sunday and serving a special Mother’s Day Brunch. Located at 1901 Calle Barcelona Carlsbad, 92009. Call (760) 634-3443 or visit www.casadebandini. com. If you are in Del Mar, try Casa Sol y Mar www.casasolymar.com 858-792-4100.

Gregorios–Carlsbad Special Mother’s Day lunch and dinner for Mom! Recommend reservations. Located “upstairs” at the Village Faire in Carlsbad Village at 300 Carlsbad Village Drive, Suite 208, Carlsbad 92008. Call (760) 720-1132 or visit www.gregoriosrestaurant.com.

Park Hyatt Resort Aviara–Carlsbad Three restaurants: Argyle Steakhouse, California Bistro, and Vivace. Open Easter Sunday and Mother’s Day. www. parkaviara.hyatt.com (760) 448-1234 The Grand Del Mar – Del Mar Restaurants include Addison and Amaya for Easter and Mother’s Day Brunch. www.thegranddelmar.com (877) 411-7915 Hunter Steakhouse–Oceanside Open on Easter Sunday and Mother’s Day and serving a special buffet brunch for both. Located at 1221 Vista Way, Oceanside. (760) 433-2633. www.huntersteakhouse.com.

Ki’s–Cardiff Serving off their regular menu for Easter and Mother’s Day. Located at 2591 S. Coast Highway, Cardiff. (760) 4865236. www.kisrestaurant.com.

Maurizio Trattoria Italiana–Encinitas Open Easter Sunday and Mother’s Day. Lunch is served from 11:30. Located at 505 S. Coast Hwy 101, Encinitas 92024. Reservations call (760) 942-7332 or visit www. maurizioca.com.

San Diego Safari Park–Escondido Eat with the animals! 6-course pre fixe menu for adults and buffet for kids. Visit their website for details at www. sdzsafaripark.org Pacifica Del Mar–Del Mar Open Easter Sunday and Mother’s Day. Off the menu a la carte for Easter. Special Pre Fixe menu for Mother’s day Brunch. Located at 1555 Camino Del Mar, Del Mar 92014.

Call (858) 792-0476 or visit www.pacificadelmar.com.

SBICCA–Del Mar Serving Easter Sun­ day and Mother’s Day Brunch. They are located at 215 15th Street, Del Mar 92014.

Call (858) 481-1001 or visit www.sbiccabistro.com.

Solterra Winery – Leucadia/Encinitas Winery and Kitchen is open Easter Sunday and will have a special Mother’s Day Brunch with wine pairings. Located at 934 North Coast Hwy 101, Leucadia 92024. Open Tue–Sun; closed Mon. (760) 230-2970 www. solterrawinery.com.

Stoked! – San Elijo Hills/San Marcos Serving Easter Sunday Brunch and Mother’s Day Brunch in San Elijo Hills. Located at 1215 San Elijo Road in San Marcos (San Elijo Hills) 92078. Call 760-798-1322 or visit www.cafestoked.com.

Tip Top Meats–Carlsbad Special Mother’s Day Steak Dinner only $21.98 includes a bottle of wine! Located at 6118 Paseo Del Norte, Carlsbad 92011. Call (760) 438-2620 or visit www.tiptopmeats.com.

Tony’s Jacal–Solana Beach Open on Mother’s Day but closed for Easter. Guests can order from Tony’s regular menu. 621 Valley Ave, Solana Beach. (858) 755-2274. www.tonysjacal.com.

Tuscany–Carlsbad Open at 11:30 for a special Easter Sunday and Mother’s Day lunch and dinner. Located at 6981 El Camino Real, La Costa, 92009. Call (760) 929-8111 or visit tuscanylacosta.com.

Easter Egg Hunts and Festivities (dates and times subject to change)

Bates Nut Farm Easter Egg Hunt April 12, Saturday, 9:30am-12pm Activities for kids of all ages. Special Easter crafts, pictures with the Easter Bunny and the main event, a massive Easter Egg Hunt at 10:30am. For more info call (760) 7494902 or visit www.batesnutfarm.biz.

Easter Sunrise Service and Egg Hunt April 12, Saturday, 7am The Vista Optimist Club hosts an Egg Hunt and pancake breakfast at Rancho Buena Vista little league fields at 600 Optimist Way in Vista. The Pancake Breakfast begins at 7 with an egg hunt at 10 a.m. for children age 11 and under.

Tickets: $5 at the event, includes breakfast. vistaoptimist@ gmail.com.

San Elijo Hills BunnyPalooza April 12, Saturday Community Egg Hunt, crafts, snacks and an appearance by the Easter Bunny. Located on the Upper Soccer Field in San Elijo Hills. Visit www.sanelijolife.com for more info.

Del Mar Easter Egg Hunt April 19, Saturday Families and children join the festivities at the Annual Egg Hunt at Seagrove Park. Egg Hunt is hosted by the Del Mar Children’s Committee. www.delmarfoundation.org.

City of Oceanside Annual Easter Egg Hunt April 19, Saturday, 10am The annual City of Oceanside Easter Egg Hunt is being held at Buddy Todd Park, located at Mesa Drive and

Parnassus Circle. Hunt is open to children ages 3-11 only.

The public is invited to this free event. There are lots of candies, prizes, and of course, Bob the Bunny! Call (760) 435-5041 or visit www.ci.oceanside.ca.us.

Carmel Valley Community Park Easter Egg Hunt April 19, Saturday, 9-11am Carmel Valley Community Park, 3777 Townsgate Drive.

Free. (858) 552-1616

City of San Marcos Holiday Breakfast April 19, Saturday, 8-10am Located inside Williams Barn in Walnut Grove Park, 1950 Sycamore Drive, San Marcos. Have pancakes and eggs served by Life and Eagle Scouts Troop 649. Tickets $4-$5.

Please call (760) 744-9000 or visit www.san-marcos.net.

Fallbrook Community Center Pancake Breakfast and Egg Hunt April 19, Saturday, 7:30am Breakfast is being served by firefighters from 7:30-10am followed by egg hunting and games starting 10:30am. The Easter Bunny is also making a special a special appearance. Held at 341 Heald Lane, Fallbrook. Breakfast: $5 adults/$4 kids under 12. Call (760) 728-1671.

City of San Marcos Egg Hunt April 19, Saturday, 10:15am Located at Walnut Grove Park, San Marcos. This egg hunt is for toddlers through 5th graders and will include visit from Peter Cottontail. Please bring a bag or basket.

For more info call (760) 744-9000 or visit www.sanmarcos.net.

Encinitas Easter Egg Hunt Festival April 19, Saturday, 10am-1pm Located at the Ecke Sports Park (next to the YMCA).

This free event features arts and crafts, entertainment, prizes, jump houses, face painting and of course 24,000 eggs! There are several different start times for egg hunts since they are divided up by age, so be sure to call (760) 633-2740 to find out when your child’s age group starts.

Carlsbad EGGStravaganza Spring Festival April 19, Saturday, 10am-1pm Located at Poinsettia Park, 6600 Hidden Valley Road.

Fun zone, jumpies, music and more. (760) 434-2843 www. carlsbadca.gov San Diego Botanic Garden Spring Party with Bunny April 19, Saturday, 10-11:30am or 11:30am-1pm SD Botanic Garden is located at 230 Quail Gardens Drive, Encinitas. Limited to 50 children per party. $15-$18 per child. Please pre-register online at www.sbdgarden. org or in person at their office.

Poway Community Park April 19, Saturday, 8am-1pm Easter egg Hunt, carnival games, bounce houses, face painting and crafts hosted by Living Way Church 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. At Poway Community Park, 13094 Civic Center Drive. Free. Pancake breakfast $4. www.poway.org or Living Way (858) 486-1441.

Solana Beach Children’s Spring Festival & Egg Hunt April 19, Saturday, 10:30am-12pm This event is being held at La Colonia Park in Solana Beach. Limited to children 3rd grade and under. For more information, please call the Solana Beach Parks and Recreation Department at (858) 720-2453 or visit www. ci.solana-beach.ca.us.

Easter Sunrise Service at the Flower Fields April 20, Sunday, 6:30am Carlsbad Flower Fields hosts an Easter Sunday Service.

Free breakfast for the first 500 and dressing warmly is advised.

Go to www.theflowerfields.com for more information.

20th Annual Eastside Easter Egg Hunt April 19, Saturday, 10am The ages are 3-12 with areas sectioned off for the appropriate ages. This event is being hosted at the Joe Balderrama Park, 709 San Diego St., Oceanside CA, 92058.

For more information call (760) 435-5530.

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Classes and Camps (All Ages) For Spring and Summer MediaTech Institute Recording Arts Classes

La Costa Valley Preschool and Kindergarten – Classes and Camps

MediaTech in Oceanside offers unique hands-on training in recording arts, digital film, multi-media and pro tools. Learn technical skills and get certified in the Recording Arts and Digital Film industry so you can succeed in the entertainment industry. Accredited school with job placement available. 302 Oceanside Blvd, Oceanside 92054. Call 888-226-0153 www.mediatech.edu

Spring intersession and fun camps for science and technology, arts, crafts, games, field trips for kids age through 6 years old. (760)436-2797 www. lacostavalleypreschool.com.

Step Nicely–Soul Line Dancing

Whether you prefer the smooth sounds of the Temptations and Marvin Gaye or the hip hop beat of Fantasia and R. Kelly, there is a Soul Line Dance out there with your name on it. Call for schedule. Mention this listing and get one dance class free! Call (760) 201-6042 or visit www.stepnicelydance.com for info and various locations.

Summer Jazz Band Camp – Encinitas School of Music

Musicians from ages 12 to 18 are invited to participate in a program designed to teach music fundamentals in a big band format. The camp is held Monday through Friday from 9:30 to 2:30, July 7- to July 11, at Encinitas School of Music. Camp cost is $200. To sign up or for more info call Ron Ebel at (760) 757-3096 or visit www.Ronebel.com.

San Marcos Senior Center Classes

Bliss Yoga – Tuesdays / Thursdays; Ladies Pool Play – Thursdays; Cultural Discoveries – Tuesdays; Chair Tai Chi Kung every Wednesday am; Creative Writing Class Thursdays; Table Tennis & Mini Golf first Tuesday of every month; Yoga Mondays; Genealogy Tuesdays; Positively Fit Mondays; and Mixed media Art. Call (760) 744-5535 or visit www.san-marcos.net/seniors K-12 Summer Enrichment Camps–Carlsbad Educational Foundation

The Carlsbad Educational Foundation invites K through 12th grade students to participate in our 2014 Summer Enrichment Camps. CEF offers over 48 popular camps for grades K – 9th including: Operation Minecraft™, Jr. Broadcasters, CHSTV Moviemakers, Science Olympiad™, Flea Market Flip, Project Runway, Guitar, Ukulele, Music Recording Studio, Mini Musical, Book Writers’ Club, Screen Printing, Sculpting, Woodworking, Digital Photography and Design, Lego Robotics, Amazing Architects, Dino Discovery, and more! Register today at www.CEFAcademy.org.

MiraCosta College Classes

Summer classes begin June 2 and 16. Enroll in 6 or 8 week courses. View detailed schedule at www.miracosta.edu or call (760) 795-6615.

Cake Crafters Baking and Pastry Classes

Latest trends and designs in many different types and level of baking classes.

Learn design, fondant trends. Beginning to advanced classes and camps.

Located at 277 Rancho Santa Fe Rd, San Marcos, 92078. (760) 518-3474 or visit www.thecakecrafters.com.

Young Americans Camp – Carlsbad Educational Foundation

These new camps are for 3rd – 12th grade students. Beginning from August 5 to August 9 at Sage Creek High School or June 23 to July 11 at Poinsettia Elementary School, or July 14 to August 1 at Jefferson Elementary. Register today at www.CEFAcademy.org.

San Dieguito Art Guild – Watercolor Art Classes

Intermediate Watercolor classes are held Thursdays, April 3, 10, 17, 24, from 10am to 1pm in Solana Beach area. Kick your watercolor technique up a notch and improve the quality of your paintings with the expert help of talented painter and teacher Kate O’Brien. If you have watercolor supplies, please bring them. Email zelda1970@cox.net to reserve your space and pay for classes. Call 760-942-3636.

San Dieguito Art Guild – Stained Glass Art Classes

Classes are held Saturdays: April 5, 12, 19, 26, 1pm-4pm at the Encinitas Community Center, 3575 Encinitas Blvd. Create a stained glass panel. Learn the different methods to transfer a pattern to glass, cut and foil glass, solder glass pieces together and then finish with a metal frame. All tools and written instructions will be provided. Email zelda1970@cox.net to reserve your space and pay for classes. Call 760-942-3636.

North Coast Repertory Theatre – Theatre School Camp

The Theatre School at North Coast Repertory Theatre provides children and teens with a safe place to grow and explore. Our camps are designed to foster creativity, instill confidence and build self-esteem. Camps are divided by age and level. North Coast Repertory Theatre is located at 987 Lomas Santa Fe Drive, Suite D, Solana Beach 92075. For a complete listing of our summer offerings please visit www.northcoastrep.org/TheatreSchool. Call (858) 481- 1055.

ArtBeat on Main Street Art Classes

ArtBeat on Main Street in Vista offers Classes and Workshops. Unleash your creativity with an assortment of classes and workshops to choose from.

Located at 330 Main Street in Vista 92084. Call 760-295-3118 or visit www. artbeatonmainstreet.com.

Encinitas Country Day School – Actor’s Workshop

Drama Discovery and Performance for grades 1 and above. Students explore use of emotion, movement and dramatic technique. End of session performance. Located at 3616 Manchester Ave., Encinitas. Call to register (760) 942-1111 or visit www.artsworkshopz.org.

Encinitas Country Day School – Digital Art Workshop

Computer-based artistic design for grades 3 and above. Students develop proficiency in iMovie and other digital imaging applications using still and moving images to tell stories and create works of art. Also, Computer Coding and Programing classes! Located at 3616 Manchester Ave., Encinitas. Call to register (760) 942-1111 or visit www.artsworkshopz.org.

Encinitas Country Day School – Digital Art Workshop

Computer-based artistic design for grades 3 and above. Students develop proficiency in iMovie and other digital imaging applications using still and moving images to tell stories and create works of art. Also, Computer Coding and Programing classes! Located at 3616 Manchester Ave., Encinitas. Call to register (760) 942-1111 or visit www.artsworkshopz.org.

Encinitas Country Day School – Singing, Rock Band, and Dancing Classes

Vocal training in small groups for grades 3 to 6. Musical study and performance in Rock Band grades 3 and above, Classical and contemporary dance with technique and choreography. Located at 3616 Manchester Ave., Encinitas. Call to register (760) 942-1111 or visit www.artsworkshopz.org.

Christ Presbyterian Preschool

Wonderful spring enrichment program and classes. Ages 2 ½ to 5 yrs.

Flexible days and hours. Friendly and fun. Call (760) 753-4513 www. cpclacosta.org Ecke YMCA

Over 100 camps and classes to choose from including aquatics, dance, fitness, tennis, soccer, golf and skateboarding. More info visit www.ecke.ymca. org or call (760) 942-9622.

Title Boxing Club

“The Power Hour” classes are 1-hour non-contact that utilize high intensity interval training with boxing and kickboxing techniques. Tiutle Boxing Club is located at 3247 Camino de los Coches, Carlsbad. Call (760) 633-4822 or visit www.titleboxingclub.com.

THE QUAD Student Housing at CSUSM North County, San Marcos, and California State University San Marcos (CSUSM) welcomes the new student housing development called “The QUAD” of North City which is quickly becoming the residence of choice for CSUSM students. The QUAD cheered on its first residents in Fall of 2013 and quickly filled its occupancy with signed rental agreements while construction crews were busily finishing the first and second phase of its ultramodern complex adjacent to the campus. The QUAD currently houses 600 students. With the completion of its last phase, the Quad will house a total of 900 CSUSM students.

“The QUAD is the first vertical development of NORTH CITY, that we envision as a true mixed use, people-oriented community,” said developer Michael McDonald, co-manager of Urban Villages San Marcos. “The proximity to CSUSM and its students will give NORTH CITY a vibrancy that is unique to North County, and creates an exciting extension of the University where students can live, play and work.”

The QUAD leases to CSUSM students and rent includes all utilities. With all of its sustainable design elements, the QUAD expects to achieve LEED Gold Certification from the U.S Green Building Council. The modern apartments also feature full kitchen with stainless steel appliances, contem-

porary furnishings, ample bathrooms and flat screen TVs in each shared lounge. They have 10 floor plans including a mixture of private, double shared occupancy and quad shared occupancy units. Other amenities include outdoor barbecue areas, a rooftop deck, a swimming pool, exercise facility, game cave, lounge areas, and study rooms. A big bonus is retail space attached with restaurants and retail including a new Mexican tortilla and taco bar called Taqueria Chispa and a new Tapioca Express. Across the street will be CSUSM’s new sports arena that is slated for 2016.

For leasing questions or retail information, please visit www.thequadsanmarcos.com. or call (760) 750-3730.

Start a Career in Multimedia Arts at MediaTech Institute, Oceanside We live in a world where Multimedia Arts plays a role in everyday life.

Driving to work, we listen to the newest songs humming from our speakers. We see familiar faces of celebrities on our television screen as we watch our favorite shows at night. We spend hours a week on our iPhones, adding pictures to Instagram and downloading the latest and greatest apps.

Behind the glass screen of the beloved electronic device, years of training and hours of hard work make possible the entertainment that we, as society, continue to enjoy. From the broadcast room in Staples Center, to the Mac Pro at a

film production company, to the sound and control room at the local music venue, someone works hard behind the scenes to continue to bring multimedia entertainment right to us. In fact, the multimedia industry is booming with opportunity and careers. As the demand for graphics, animation, and similar features grow, so does the possibility for someone to obtain a job in that industry.

So how does one who has always dreamed of producing music, owning a studio, creating mobile applications, designing animation for a video game, or editing a film get involved? Training and education, of course. Occupational schools, such as MediaTech Institute are ideal for this type of work because they allow a student to focus on their goal without the distraction of “required courses”, such as english and math, which four-year universities would necessitate. Class sizes are small, allowing students ample opportunity to get to know his or her instructor and arrange one-on-one time as needed, and real training from professionals with experience are often offered.

MediaTech offers a year-long, extensive hands-on learning environment with state of the art facilities. The institute is working towards one goal: assisting the student

towards success and moving on to a job of their dreams in the Media Arts industry. The Oceanside Campus currently offers both the Recording Arts Program and the Digital Film Program, and it houses two control rooms, four recording spaces, a soundstage, and a theater. This facility allows students to use top of the line equipment ranging from Avid to Solid State Logic, JBL, and more. Russell Whitaker, Owner and President of MediaTech Institute, has a passion for surfing, and brought that love into the Oceanside Campus by naming each studio after a famous surfing location in California. Long after graduation, the Career Services team works hard to help students, past and present, find employment in the industry.

The environment at MediaTech is one in which aspiring students can comfortably find their element. Whether it’s developing the next big social media app, producing Jay-Z’s multi-platinum album, creating animation for an action-packed video game, or editing videos for the local production company, the time to start a career in this industry is now, and MediaTech Institute Oceanside is just the place to begin your future. For more information, visit www.Mediatech.edu.

TITLE Boxing Club’s Power Hour–Carlsbad TITLE Boxing Club was founded in Kansas City in 2008 by Professional Boxer and Golden Gloves Champion, Danny Campbell when he paired with the owners and operators of TITLE Boxing, LLC a worldwide distributor of boxing, kickboxing, MMA equipment, apparel, and accessories.

Together the team created the “Power Hour” work out which utilizes professional techniques used by boxers and kick boxers providing a total weight loss and fitness program for all fitness levels that also made boxing and kickboxing approachable even to those not interested in fighting.

As a sport, boxing has been recognized for having some of the fittest athletes. Boxing training requires cardio stamina, core body strength, fast reflexes, balance, and full body coordination. “Power Hour” classes will help you

develop all of these skills. In addition to being a physical workout it’s also a fantastic emotional release due to the tenacity and focus required for class.

The “Power Hour” of either Boxing or Kick Boxing are one hour non-contact classes that utilize (HIIT) high intensity interval training, coupled with professional boxing and kickboxing techniques to help you burn up to 1,000 calories while building lean muscle. It consists of a fifteen minute warm up, eight three minute rounds broken apart by one minute active rest periods, and then wrapped up with a fifteen minute core workout. During the eight rounds of either boxing or kick boxing participants in class will be taught the proper techniques and will practice them on one hundred pound heavy hanging bags or will

work one on one with the instructor holding either focus mitts or thai pads, and during their core and abs portion of class they use the bags and medicine balls.

Title Boxing Club is a gym where everyone is treated like family.

When you come in for your First Shot Free, we will help you wrap your hands and go over all the basics. TITLE Boxing Club is located at 3247 Canino de los Coches #100, Carlsbad 92009 in the Sprouts shopping center across the street from Stagecoach Park. Call (760) 633-4822 or visit www.titleboxingclub.com.

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There’s More to Soul Line Dancing than the Cupid Shuffle Get a Free Dance Lesson!

Most would acknowledge having heard of Country Western Line Dancing but Soul Line Dancing may be another matter. Instead of country music, Soul Line Dances (also referred to Urban or R&B line dances) are choreographed to R&B, old school, jazz, Latin and even some gospel tunes.

Most have heard of The Cupid Shuffle and the Electric Slide as these dances have been done at weddings and parties for many years. The truth is there are hundreds of soul line dances out there ranging from beginning to advanced levels.

With line dance workshops taking place in most major cities, soul line dancing is no longer confined to clubs and private events. San Diego County has a growing group of Soul Line Dance instructors. However, Pam Jackson,

Owner of StepNicely Dance, is the only instructor in the North County who teaches Soul Line Dancing exclusively.

“I can’t begin to tell you how much fun we have in my classes,” says Jackson. “I have some amazing students too.

They may come in different shapes, sizes, ages and skill levels but they all share a love of R&B music. Whether you prefer the smooth sounds of the Temptations and Marvin Gaye or the hip hop beat of Fantasia and R. Kelly, there is a Soul Line Dance out there with your name on it,” she says.

What makes soul line dancing popular is that it doesn’t require a partner or prior dance experience. Pam continues, “When people think of Soul Line Dancing, they think about how much fun it is, and that is a great way to think of it. I want my students to get a good work out, reduce their stress levels, manage their weight, improve their memory retention and express themselves creatively without realizing all the positive mental and physical affects while they are simply having fun.” Line dancing is a great alternative for those who may not care for working out at the gym.

Jackson teaches 3 classes a week in Oceanside and Vista and has plans to expand to other sites in North County.

Weekly classes range in cost from $5-$7 per class. In addition to her weekly classes, she is available for private lessons, social and corporate events, and pre-wedding dance lessons. Hiring a DJ for your event? Hire a Line Dance Instructor too! Your dance floor will never be empty.

For more information, call (760) 201-6042, or visit www. stepnicelydance.com or www.facebook.com/stepnicelylinedance. MENTION THIS ARTICLE AND GET ONE FREE DANCE CLASS (New Students Only).

Salon Paradigm Open in Encinitas Just in Time for Easter and Mother’s Day The founders of the newest salon in Encinitas, Salon Paradigm, Letty Portilla and Kelly Perez, invite you to experience their intimate salon setting with their caring and attentive service. The moment you enter Salon Paradigm you’ll feel and experience the difference.

Their experienced and talented staff are educated in the art of hair design and salon services and are dedicated to giving you the very best in all aspects of a full service salon and spa, but promise to go the distance and farther.

Letty Portilla has 30 years experience in the salon industry. Her journey began in 1987 as a guest service specialist.

She was the director of operations for an award-winning salon in Encinitas where she worked for 26 years. In November 2013, Letty and Kelly partnered and opened Salon Paradigm in Encinitas. Letty’s passion for helping others evolve not only reflects in every guest she touches

but in the mentoring of her team. She also is a “Global Business Educator” for Eufora International. As a stylist, her passion is haircutting and coloring. As a Global Business Educator, her passion is supporting salon professionals create systems, structure and proven solutions.

Letty believes the guest comes first.

Kelly Perez has 30 years experience in the salon industry. She was the creative director for an award-winning salon in Rancho Santa Fe where she worked for 17 years.

In November 2011, Kelly opened Hair Lounge on Cedros located in Solana Beach, where she currently leads a team of 10 salon professionals as well as works behind the chair. Kelly has a Teaching Certificate from Vidal Sassoon; is certified with over ten color manufacturers as a color specialist; and holds various educational certificates in haircutting. Kelly specializes in haircutting to suit one’s bone structure and hair coloring to enhance one’s skin tone.

Letty and Kelly share a dream and vision to change the salon industry in San Diego by raising the level of

customer service and salon professionalism. Their quest is to create a more intimate setting where guests feel like they are always welcome and everyone knows each other on a first-name basis. Their shared vision brings forth the birth of Salon Paradigm. Paradigm’s Grand Opening on March 8 was a huge gathering and a fundraiser for Childhelp. For Letty and Kelly, giving back is the pinnacle of success.

Stop in or call for appointment (760) 633-4400. Salon Paradigm is located at 205 S El Camino Real, Ste C., Encintias, 92024 (in the LA Fitness Shopping Center).

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It’s all about character At Encinitas Country Day School, we know that excellent academic skills, complemented by exemplary character, form the foundation for future success. That’s why our WASC-accredited school provides a well-rounded education that prepares students to make principled academic, career and personal choices throughout their lives. You’re invited to visit our extraordinary campus and see our students at work becoming the well-educated, socially conscious young adults of the future.

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