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8/1-4 X Games Los Angeles on ESPN 8/1 Concerts at the Cove Solana Beach, 6-7:45pm. (858) 720-2453 www.cityofsolanabeach.org 8/1 Peter Sprague at The Roxy Restaurant in Encinitas, 7pm.

8/1-10 Wizard of Oz at the Moonlight Amphitheatre, 8pm 760-724-2110 www.moonlightstage.com 8/1 Chicago at Humphrey’s Concerts By the Bay (800) 745-3000 www.humphreysconcerts.com 8/1-18 La Jolla Playhouse presents Sideways (858) 550-1010 www.lajollaplayhouse.org 8/1-4 North Coast Repertory Theatre presents Perfect Wedding.

(858) 481-1055 www.northcoastrep.org 8/1-4 WTA Championship Tennis at La Costa Resort (760) 930-7032 www.southerncaliforniaopen13.com 8/1-26 Dare to Reuse Student Art Exhibition at the New Children’s Museum (619) 233-8792 www.thinkplaycreate.org 8/1-9/15 Looking for Things: Jay Johnson at Oceanside Museum of Art (760) 435-3721 www.oma-online.org 8/1-22 Flicks on the Bricks: movies and wine every Thursday night at the Athenaeum www.ljathenaeum.org 8/1-9/26 Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead at the Old Globe Theatre in Balboa Park (619) 23-GLOBE www.theoldglobe.org 8/1-9/1 Suds: The Musical Soap Opera at New Village Arts Theatre Carlsbad (760) 433-3245 www.newvillagearts.org 8/1-4 San Diego Civic Theatre presents Sister Act www.sisteractbroadway.com 8/1-11 Orange County Fair, Wed-Sun. 88 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa, CA 92626. (714) 708-1500 www.ocfair.com/ocf2 8/1–9/30 Cruisin’ Grand in Escondido, 5-9pm. On Grand Ave. from Escondido Blvd. to Juniper St. Every Friday. www.cruisingrand.com 8/1-11 The Rainmaker at the Old Globe Theatre in Balboa Park (619) 23-GLOBE www.theoldglobe.org 8/1-9/28 The Merchant of Venice at the Old Globe Theatre in Balboa Park (619) 23-GLOBE www.theoldglobe.org 8/1-31 Pageant of the Masters at Laguna Festival of Arts beginning nightly at 8:30pm (949) 494-1145 www.LagunaFestivalofArts.org 8/1-23 La Jolla Music Society presents SummerFest.

(858) 459-3728 www.ljms.org 8/1-9/3 San Diego Zoo’s Nighttime Zoo: Australia Celebration, 2-9pm. (619) 231- 1515 www.sandiegozoo.org 8/1-9/29 A Midsummer Night’s Dream at the Old Globe Theatre in Balboa Park (619) 23-GLOBE www.theoldglobe.org 8/1-25 Oceanside Museum presents Intersections: Charles Arnoldi. (760) 435-3720 www.oma-online.org 8/1-8/29 Art, Jazz, Wine and Chocolate at Laguna Festival of Arts, Thursdays, 5:30pm-7:30pm.

(949) 494-1145 www.LagunaFestivalofArts.org 8/2-4 Vista Rod Run and Smokin’ Q Classic. www.SmokinQClassic.com www.VistaRodRun.com.

8/2-4 Supergirl Pro Surfing Event in Oceanside www.asaentertainment.com 8/2 TGIF Jazz in the Parks presents The Bayou Brothers, 6-8pm.

6600 Hidden Valley Road, Carlsbad. (760) 434-2920 www.carlsbadca.gov/arts 8/2-9/30 National Comedy Theatre improvisational comedy shows every Friday and Saturday night (619) 295-4999 www.nationalcomdedy.com 8/2-9/30 Roar and Snore at the San Diego Safari Park Friday and Saturday nights (619) 718-3000 www.sdzsafaripark.org 8/2-3 San Diego Symphony presents Broadway Tonight: Les Miserables (619) 235-0804 www.sandiegosymphony.org 8/2-8/31 Del Mar Racetrack Concert Series. Begins August 2 and runs August 31. www.delmarscene.com 8/2-4 Latin Festival at Bazaar Del Mundo www.bazaardelmundo.com.

8/3 Stagecoach Day at Old Town San Diego, noon-4pm.

Theme: “Trades That Shaped Westward Expansion.” www.parks.ca.gov/oldtownsandiego 8/3 Teen Midnight Catfish Craze in Poway www.poway.org 8/3-4 Solana Beach Family Campout designed for families with little to no experience camping. Fun, games and pancake breakfast. Pre-register at www.cityofsolanabeach.org.

8/3 BrewFest Encinitas at Mira Costa College (San Elijo Campus), 4-7pm. $40. (760) 707-8593 www.brewfestencinitas.com 8/3-8/4 Solana Beach Family Camp Out at La Colonia Park, 5pm-9am. 715 Valley Ave., Solana Beach. $25 per family. www.solana-beach.hdso.net 8/3-10/20 Thornton Winery Champagne Jazz Series, $55-$190.

(951) 699-0099 www.champagnejazz.com 8/3 Family Art Day at Laguna Festival of Arts (949) 494-1145 www.LagunaFestivalofArts.org 8/3 Open Mic Night at La Costa Coffee Roasting (760) 438-8160 www.lacostacoffee.com 8/4 Annual Vista Rod Run. (760) 414-9391 www.vistarodrun.com 8/4 Poway Summer Concert Series presents Full Moon Fever at Poway Park (858) 668-4576 www.poway.org 8/4 Free Family Art Day in Oceanside at 704 Pier View Way 760-435-3720.

8/4 Peter Sprague plays at The Craftsman New American Tavern in Encinitas, 11am.

8/4 Larry Hernandez at the Del Mar Racetrack Concert Series www.delmarscene.org 8/4 The Benny Hollman Big Band plays at the La Jolla Concerts by the Sea, Scripps Park at La Jolla Cove, 2-4pm. www.ljconcertsbythesea.com 8/7-11 29th Annual Oceanside Longboard Surfing Club Contest and Beach Festival www.ci.oceanside.ca.us 8/7 Bingo at Encinitas Elks Club open to the public! Food and drinks! 1393 Windsor Rd, Cardiff CA 92007 (760) 753-2243 www.encinitaselks.com

8/8 8th Annual Health & Wellness Fair at the Oceanside Civic Center Plaza, 9am-1pm. 300 North Coast Highway.

(760) 722-1534 www.oceansidechamber.com 8/8 Casbah presents Foals at House of Blues, 8pm www.houseofblues.com 8/8 Concert at the Cove in Solana Beach at Fletcher Cove Park.

Featuring Brawley, 6-7:45pm. (858) 720-2453 www.cityofsolanabeach.org 8/8 Chargers vs Seahawks, 7pm 8/8 Los Lonely Boys with Los Lobos and Alejandro Escovedo at Humphrey’s Concerts By the Bay (800) 745-3000 www.humphreysconcerts.com 8/8-11 Ringling Bros at Valley View Casino Center (800) 745-3000 www.ringling.com 8/9-11 29th Annual Oceanside Longboard Surfing Club Contest and Beach Festival and Guy Takayama Pro Noseriding Event www.oceansidelongboardsurfingclub.org 8/9-10 San Diego Symphony presents Michael Bolton 7:30pm (619) 235-0804 www.sandiegosymphony.org 8/9-10 Jimmy Shubert at Mad House Comedy Club 8/9 Pinback at the Del Mar Racetrack Summer Concert Series www.delmarscene.com 8/9 TGIF Jazz in the Parks Sierra Leone’s Refugee All-Stars (Afro-Pop & World), 6-8pm at Calavera Hills Park, 2997 Glasgow Drive. (760) 434-2904 www.carlsbadca.gov/arts 8/9-11 Julian StarFest at Menghini Winery www.julianstarfest.com 8/9-10 Kenny Loggins with Blue Sky Riders at the Belly Up, 9pm www.bellyup.com 8/10 Stagecoach Day at Old Town San Diego, noon-4pm.

Theme: “Days of the Vaqueros.” www.parks.ca.gov/oldtownsandiego 8/10 Rebelution at SDSU Open Air Theatre 7:30pm www.as.sdsu.edu 8/10 Railroad Museum Circus Family Day, 11am-3pm. (619) 696-0199 www.sdmrm.org.

8/10 California Center for the Arts, Escondido presents Dinner Detective Murder Mystery Dinner Show, 6:15pm. (888) 619-0858 www.thedinnerdetective.com 8/10 Cardiff Dog Days of Summer 10am-4pm. Aberdeen Drive and Newcastle Ave, Cardiff by The Sea, (760) 436-0431 www.cardiffdogdaysofsummer.com 8/10-11 Snores & S’mores Family Campout, Aviara Community Park, beginning 5pm. 6435 Ambrosia Lane, Carlsbad. Games, food, and family time. (760) 602-7510 8/10 Jazz on the Green at the Laguna Festival of Arts, 1pm-3pm. (949) 494-1145 www.LagunaFestivalofArts.org 8/11 Kirk Franklin presents Gospel Brunch at House of Blues, 11am www.houseofblues.com 8/11 Poway Summer Concert Series presents Pomerado Com. Band at Poway Park (858) 668-4576 www.poway.org 8/11 Theo & the Zydeco Patrol plays at the La Jolla Concerts by the Sea, Scripps Park at La Jolla Cove, 2-4pm. www.ljconcertsbythesea.com 8/11 Chula Vista 16th Annual Lemon Festival, 11am-7pm. Third Ave., between E St. and Roosevelt St., Chula Vista. (619) 422-1982 www.thirdavenuevillage.com 8/11 Olympic Distance Triathlon & Duathlon www.chulavistachallenge.com 8/12-17 San Diego Civic Theatre in Balboa Park presents Once.

3rd and B Street, Downtown San Diego. www.broadwaysd.com 8/13 Star 94.1 Presents Plain White T’s at the Belly Up 9pm (858) 481-8140 www.bellup.com 8/14 CityFest in Hillcrest. Music, arts, crafs, and food.

(619) 299-3330 www.fabuloushillcrest.com 8/14 Bingo at Encinitas Elks Club open to the public! Food and drinks! 1393 Windsor Rd, Cardiff CA 92007 (760) 753-2243 www.encinitaselks.com 8/15 Escondido History Center History Mystery Challenge 5:309pm www.escondidohistory.org 8/15 Straight No Chaser at Humphrey’s Concerts By the Bay (800) 745-3000 www.humphreysconcerts.com 8/15 Chargers @ Bears, 5pm 8/15 Casbah presents Cold War Kids at House of Blues, 8pm www.houseofblues.com 8/15 Concert at the Cove in Solana Beach at Fletcher Cove Park. Featuring Kevin Miso, 6-7:45pm. (858) 720-2453 www.cityofsolanabeach.org 8/15 Encinitas Classic Car Nights, 5:30-7:30pm. S. Coast Highway 101 from D Street to K Street, Encinitas. www.encinitas101.com 8/16 Dave Koz and Friends Summer Horns Tour at Humphrey’s Concerts By the Bay (800) 745-3000 www.humphreysconcerts.com 8/16-17 San Diego Symphony presents Cirque Musica 7:30pm (619) 235-0804 www.sandiegosymphony.org 8/16 TGIF Jazz in the Parks presents The Styletones (Soul), 6-8pm at Calavera Hills Park, 2997 Glasgow Drive.

(760) 434-2920 www.carlsbadca.gov/arts 8/16-17 America’s Finest City Fitness Expo at the Sheraton San Diego Hotel & Marina (1380 Harbor Island Drive, San Diego).

Fri noon-7pm, Sat 10am-5pm. (760) 692-2900 www.afchalf.com 8/16 Cruisin’ Grand in Escondido, 5-9pm. On Grand Ave. from Escondido Blvd. to Juniper St. Every Friday. www.cruisingrand.com 8/16 Steel Pulse at the Del Mar Racetrack Summer Concert Series www.delmarscene.com 8/17 Ferragosto Roaring 20’s Charity Gala, 6-12pm. (619) 234-4820 www.ferragostosd.org.

8/17 San Diego Civic Youth Ballet’s 5th annual Fairy Tales in the Park. www.sdcyb.org.

8/17 Stone 17th Anniversary Celebration and Invitational Beer Festival at CSU San Marcos. 40+ breweries. www.stonebrew.com/anniv/ 8/17 SEA Days at the San Diego Bay with Birch Aquarium, 11am-3pm. (858) 534-3474 www.aquarium.ucsd.edu

8/17-25 Hansen’s Back to School Sale. 1105 S. Coast Hwy 101, Encinitas 92024.

8/17 Stagecoach Day at Old Town San Diego, noon-4pm.

Theme: “TwainFest.” www.parks.ca.gov/oldtownsandiego 8/17 Weezer at the Del Mar Racetrack Summer Concert Series www.delmarscene.com 8/17 Haute La Jolla Nights art and music event 6-9pm.

(858) 427-0549 www.lajollabythesea.com/hautelajollanights 8/17-18 37th Annual World Bodysurfing Championships, 6:30am-4pm. (760) 802-7452 www.ci.oceanside.ca.us 8/17 26th Annual Fur Ball at San Diego Humane Society and SPCA, 5500 Gaines Street, San Diego, 6-11pm. (619) 243-3488 www.sdhumane.org 8/17 30th Annual Heritage Ball at Old Mission San Luis Rey, 6pm. Gourmet dinner, dancing and fundraising. (760) 757-3651 www.sanluisrey.org 8/18 San Diego Symphony presents Pixar in Concert 7:30pm (619) 235-0804 www.sandiegosymphony.org 8/18 The Heroes play at the La Jolla Concerts by the Sea, Scripps Park at La Jolla Cove, 2-4pm. www.ljconcertsbythesea.com 8/18 20th Annual Luau & Longboard Invitatitonal at the beach near Scripps Pier in La Jolla, 7am-3pm. Fundraiser for cancer. www.longboardluau.org 8/18 36th Annual America’s Finest City Half-Marathon and AFC 5K. (760) 692-2900 www.afchalf.com 8/20-21 Full Moon Pier Walk along the Ellen Browning Scripps Memorial Pier. Experiment, learn, and explore, 7-9:30pm. $22-$25. (858) 534-3474 www.aquarium.ucsd.edu 8/20 24th Annual Taste of Main Street, 5:30-8:30pm. www.encinitas101.com 8/21 Summer Green Flash Concert at the Birch Aquarium brings Matt Costa 6-9pm http://aquarium.ucsd.edu/ 8/21 Bingo at Encinitas Elks Club open to the public! Food and drinks! 1393 Windsor Rd, Cardiff CA 92007 (760) 753-2243 www.encinitaselks.com 8/21-9/7 Young Frankenstein at the Moonlight Amphitheatre, 8pm 760-724-2110 www.moonlightstage.com 8/21 Full Moon Pier Walk at the Birch Aquarium 7-9:30pm http://aquarium.ucsd.edu/ 8/22-25 North Coast Repertory Theatre presents the One Act Festival. (858) 481-1055 www.northcoastrep.org 8/22-25 Oceanside International Film Festival www.ocaf.info 8/23 Yeah Yeah Yeahs at the Del Mar Racetrack Summer Concert Series www.delmarscene.com 8/23 TGIF Jazz in the Parks presents Big Time Operator (Big Band Jazz), 6-8pm at Calavera Hills Park, 2997 Glasgow Drive.

(760) 434-2904 www.carlsbadca.gov/arts 8/24 Valley Center Food Truck Festival. Live music, vendors, and pony rides. (760) 749-3333 www.batesnutfarm.biz 8/24 Toad the Wet Sprocket at Humphrey’s Concerts By the Bay (800) 745-3000 www.humphreysconcerts.com 8/24 Chargers @ Cardinals, 7pm 8/24 California Center for the Arts, Escondido presents Dinner Detective Murder Mystery Dinner Show, 6:15pm.

(888) 619-0858 www.thedinnerdetective.com 8/24 Stagecoach Day at Old Town San Diego, noon-4pm. Theme: “The West on the Move.” www.parks.ca.gov/oldtownsandiego 8/24 Summer 9th Annual Fundraiser “Solebration.” Celebration of the arts. (619) 282-7599 www.yasandiego.org 8/24 11th Annual Chula Vista Rotary Wine and Food Festival, 6-9pm, Otay Ranch Town Center at Olympic Pkwy and Eastlake Pkwy. Featuring over 50 restaurants, breweries, wineries and more. (619) 233-5008 www.mcfarlanepromotions.com 8/24-25 5th Annual San Diego Spirits Festival on Broadway Pier www.sandiegospiritsfestival.com 8/24-25 Little League Baseball World Championship Games live on ESPN 8/24 San Diego Senior Olympics (858) 292 5812 http://sdseniorgames.org/contact-us/ 8/24 San Marcos Summer Concert Series presents The Detroit Underground (R&B) (760) 744-9000 www.san-marcos.net 8/25 Pacific Classic at Del Mar Horse Racing www.dmtc.com 8/25 9th Annual LeucadiART Walk, Hwy 101, 10am-5pm. Art, live music, Wine and Beer Garden, demonstrations and children’s activities. (760) 436-2320 www.leucadia101.com 8/25 End of Summer Fire Run from La Jolla to Pacific Beach (619) 298-7400 www.kathyloperevents.com/firerun4m 8/25 BetaMaxx plays at the La Jolla Concerts by the Sea, Scripps Park at La Jolla Cove, 2-4pm. www.ljconcertsbythesea.com 8/26 Heart with Jason Bonham’s Led Zeppelin Experience at SDSU Open Air Theatre www.as.sdsu.edu 8/28 Bingo at Encinitas Elks Club open to the public! Food and drinks! 1393 Windsor Rd, Cardiff CA 92007 (760) 753-2243 www.encinitaselks.com 8/28-29 Oceanside Harbor Days at the Harbor www.oceansidechamber.com 8/29 Chargers vs. 49ers, 7pm 8/30-9/2 Julian Arts Guild Fall Art Show. (760) 765-0484 www.julianartsguild.org 8/30-9/1 42nd Annual Barona Powwow at the Barona Baseball Field, 1095 Barona Road, Lakeside. Free. (619) 443-6612 www.barona-nsn.gov 8/30-9/2 Festival of Sail in San Diego Bay. 20+ tall ships from around the world visit the Bay. Festival ships, cannon battles, and a kids zone. Parade of Sail 8/30 at 11am. www.sdmaritime.org 8/30-9/2 US Sandcastle Challenge on ‘B’ Street Pier www.ussandsculpting.com 8/30-9/1 San Diego Symphony presents 1812 Tchaikovsky Spectacular 7:30pm (619) 235-0804 www.sandiegosymphony.org 8/31 5th Annual Festival Runway Fashion at Laguna Festival of Arts, 1-4pm. (949) 494-1145 www.LagunaFestivalofArts.org 8/31 Reggae Fest featuring Ziggy Marley at the Del Mar Racetrack Summer Concert Series www.delmarscene.com 8/31 SDSU Aztecs vs Eastern Illinois at Qualcomm Stadium

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9/1-2 U.S. Sand Sculpting Challenge on ‘B’ Street Pier www.ussandsculpting.com 9/1 Sue Palmer & Her Motel Swing Orchestra play at the La Jolla Concerts by the Sea, Scripps Park at La Jolla Cove, 2-4pm. www.ljconcertsbythesea.com 9/1-30 Roar and Snore at the San Diego Safari Park Friday and Saturday nights (619) 718-3000 www.sdzsafaripark.org 9/2 Labor Day 9/2 Fly an American Flag on Labor Day Weekend. Marines from Camp Pendleton will fly 1,000 American Flags along Interstate 5 freeway just outside the fence line of Camp Pendleton. For info or donations www.firstgiving.org 9/2 84th Annual Labor Day Pier Swim at Oceanside Pier, 8:30am. (760) 435-1031. www.oceansideswimclub.com 9/4 Bingo at Encinitas Elks Club open to the public! Food and drinks! 1393 Windsor Rd, Cardiff CA 92007 (760) 753-2243 www.encinitaselks.com 9/5-6 Laguna Dance Festival at the Laguna Playhouse. 606 Laguna Canyon Rd., Laguna Beach. (949) 497-2787 www.lagunaplayhouse.com 9/6-8 Surf for the Sea/Firefighters-O’side at the North Harbor Jetty in Oceanside. A memorial benefit for local surfers that have passed away and an O’side firefighters fundraiser, 7am-5pm. (760) 439-0863 www.ci.oceanside.ca.us 9/6 Cruisin’ Grand in Escondido, 5-9pm. www.cruisingrand.com 9/6 Russell Brand at Balboa Theatre, 8pm.

9/7 Gala in the Garden at San Diego Botanic Garden in Encinitas, 5pm. $175-$200. (760) 436-3036 www.SDBGarden.org 9/7-29 North Coast Repertory Theatre presents Man with a Load of Mischief (858) 481-1055 www.northcoastrep.org 9/7 Grape Day Parade and Festival at Grape Day Park, Escondido. Parade at 9:30am, festival from 9:30am-4pm.

Grape stomping, vendors, fun zone, good food, and more.

(760) 743-8207 www.escondidohistory.org 9/7 A Conversation with Tony Delap and Book Signing at the Oceanside Museum of Art, 1pm. (760) 435-3720 www.oma-online.org 9/7 Julian Grape Stomp Festa at Menghini Winery, 11am-7pm. $10 adults 21+, $5 for ages 6 to 20, 5 and under free. (760) 765-1857 www.julianca.com 9/7 Poway Boardwalk Craft Market at Old Poway Park, 8pm (858) 486-3497 www.poway.org 9/7 Carlsbad Grand Prix Fun Ride www.carlsbadbrandprix.com 9/7 Open Mic Night at La Costa Roasting (760) 438-8160 www.lacostacoffee.com 9/7-8 35th Annual Greek Festival, Saint Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church, Cardiff-by-the-Sea. (760) 942-0920 www.cardiffgreekfest.com 9/8 Grandparents Day 9/8 Live Music at Ignite Bistro www.ignitecarlsbad.com 9/8 Helen Woodward Animal Center Surf Dog Surf-A-Thon.

(858) 756-4117 www.animalcenter.org 9/8 Carlsbad Grand Prix cycling race www.carlsbadgrandprix.com 9/8 Melissa Etheridge Live at Humphrey’s Concerts By the Bay (800) 745-3000 www.humphreysconcerts.com 9/8 California Center for the Arts presents Carol Welsman www.artcenter.org 9/8 83rd La Jolla Rough Water Swim at La Jolla Cove. www.ljrws.com 9/8 15th Annual Orange County Pacific Coast Tri/Duathlon in Mission Viejo. www.octriseries.com

9/9 Chargers vs Texans, 7:20 pm 9/11 2,973 lives lost. We will never forget.

9/11 Bingo at Encinitas Elks Club open to the public! Food and drinks! 1393 Windsor Rd, Cardiff CA 92007 (760) 753-2243 www.encinitaselks.com 9/13-15 24th Annual Sycuan Pow Wow, 5459 Sycuan Rd., El Cajon. (619) 445-6002 www.sycuantribe.com 9/13-14 San Diego Music Thing in Mission Valley (619) 381-8789 www.sandiegomusicthing.com 9/13-15 24th Annual Fall/Home and Garden Show at Del Mar Fairgrounds. 11am-6pm Friday, 10am-6pm Saturday, 10am-5pm Sunday. (858) 350-3738 www.fallhomegardenshow.com 9/13 Carly Rae Jepsen with Hot Chelle Rae at Humphrey’s Concerts By the Bay (800) 745-3000 www.humphreysconcerts.com 9/13-14 Yom Kippur 9/14 Haute La Jolla Nights art and music event 6-9pm.

(858) 427-0549 www.lajollabythesea.com/hautelajollanights 9/14 Peter Sprague plays John St. Claire’s House Concerts in Cardiff, 7pm.

9/14 San Marcos Summer Concert Series presents The Highwayman Show (760) 744-9000 www.san-marcos.net 9/14 Tower of Power / Average White Band at Humphrey’s Concerts By the Bay (800) 745-3000 www.humphreysconcerts.com 9/14 South Bay Pride Art & Music Festival (619) 233-5008 www.southbaypride.org 9/14 Second Saturday ArtWalk in Downtown Escondido, 5-9pm, Escondido. (760) 745-8877 www.downtownescondido.com 9/15 18th Annual Blind Surfing Event at South Ponto Beach, Carlsbad. (760) 436-7338 www.encinitaslions.org 9/15 Chargers @ Eagles, 10am 9/15 Fiestas Patrias (Mexican Independence Day) at Old Town, noon-4pm. Parade, music, dancing and more.

(619) 220-5422 www.parks.ca.gov/oldtownsandiego 9/15-20 San Diego Restaurant Week. Discounted dining. www.sandiegorestaurantweek.com 9/18-10/5 Tommy at the Moonlight Amphitheatre, 8pm 760-724-2110 www.moonlightstage.com 9/18 Bingo at Encinitas Elks Club open to the public! Food and drinks! 1393 Windsor Rd, Cardiff CA 92007 (760) 753-2243 www.encinitaselks.com 9/19 Lynyrd Skynyrd at Humphrey’s Concerts By the Bay (800) 745-3000 www.humphreysconcerts.com 9/19-21 Tequila Trail and Spirits of Mexico Festival at Old Town (619) 220-5422 www.parks.ca.gov/oldtownsandiego 9/19-20 Full Moon Pier Walk along the Ellen Browning Scripps Memorial Pier. Experiment, learn, and explore, 7-9:30pm. $22-$25. (858) 534-3474 www.aquarium.ucsd.edu 9/19 Encinitas Classic Car Nights, 5:30-7:30pm. S. Coast Highway 101 from D Street to K Street, Encinitas. www.encinitas101.com 9/19 The Country Friends 58th Annual Art of Fashion Runway Show at The Inn at Rancho Santa Fe, 10:30am-4:30pm.

(858) 756-1192 www.thecountryfriends.org 9/20-22 Carlsbad Music Festival. Tickets and info at www.carlsbadmusicfestival.org 9/20-21 I Heart Radio Music Festival at MGM Grand in Las Vegas. www.festival.iheart.com 9/20 Cruisin’ Grand in Escondido, 5-9pm. On Grand Ave. from Escondido Blvd. to Juniper St. Every Friday. www.cruisingrand.com

9/21 SDSU Aztecs vs Oregon State at Qualcomm Stadium 9/21 Julian Music Festival 12-9pm www.julianmusicfestival.com 9/21 Wavecrest Annual Woodie Meet at Moonlight Beach in Encinitas. Cars start arriving at 8am. (760) 943-1950 www.encinitas101.com 9/21-22 NSSA Open Season #1 at South Harbor Jetty in Oceanside from 7am-5pm (714) 378-0899 www.ci.oceanside.ca.us 9/21 San Diego Zoo Food and Wine Celebration 7:30pm at San Diego Zoo www.sandiegozoo.org.

9/21 Bark for Life fundraiser 8am-12pm (760) 749-3333 www.batesnutfarm.biz 9/21-22 Gabriel Iglesias at Pala Casino www.startickets.com 9/22 The Psychedelic Furs at the Belly Up, 8pm www.bellyup.com 9/22 18th Annual Encinitas Oktoberfest, 10am-5pm.

(760) 753-6041 www.encinitaschamber.com 9/22 Chargers @ Titans, 10am 9/22 TriRock Triathalon at South Embarcadero Park www.trirockseries.com 9/22 First Day of Autumn 9/25 Bates Nut Farm Giant Pumpkin Patch open for Fall Season, 15954 Woods Valley Road, Valley Center, CA 92082. 9am-5pm. (760) 749-3333 www.batesnutfarm.biz 9/25 Casbah presents The Naked and Famous at House of Blues, 8pm www.houseofblues.com 9/27-29 National Multiple Sclerosis 3-Day Walk, 5704 Paseo Del Norte, Carlsbad. (800) 486-6762 www.myMSchallenge.com 9/27 Air Supply at Humphrey’s Concerts By the Bay (800) 745-3000 www.humphreysconcerts.com 9/27-28 41st Annual Poway Rodeo, Fri 7:30pm, Sat 1pm & 7:30pm. 14336 Tierra Bonita Rd., Poway. (866) 776-7633 www.powayrodeo.com 9/27 Opening night of Scream Zone at Del Mar Fairgrounds, 7pm-midnight. (858) 755-1161 www.thescreamzone.com 9/28 Segerstrom Center for the Arts presents TEDxOrangeCoast 2013 1pm. (714) 556-2787 www.SCFTA.org 9/28 Sheena Easton at Pala Casino www.startickets.com 9/28-29 31st Annual Adams Avenue Street Fair in Normal Heights community of San Diego. Music, vendors, beer gardens, carnival rides and more. (619) 282-7329 www.adamsavenuebusiness.com 9/28-29 Oceanside Harbor Days at Oceanside Harbor, 9am-6pm. Vendors, food, rides, beer garden, fishing derby and more. (760) 722-1534 www.oceansideharbordays.com 9/28-29 ArtSplash in Carlsbad, Sat 10am-8pm, Sun 10am-5pm.

Chalk drawings on the streets of Armada Dr. between Cannon Rd. and Palomar Airport Rd. (760) 436-2828 www.CarlsbadArtSplash.org 9/29 Tiki Swim from Oceanside pier to Oceanside Harbor, 2.4 mile swim. www.tikiswim.com 9/29 Chargers vs. Cowboys, 1:25pm 9/29 11th Annual Grape Stomp Festival at Ponte Winery in Temecula, 4-8pm. Take I-5 to Rancho California Road, go east for 6.5 miles, Ponte Winery on right hand side.

(951) 694-8855 www.pontewinery.com October 10/5 31st Annual Carlsbad Oktoberfest noon to 10pm at Holiday Park in Carlsbad www.rotaryoktoberfest.org 10/6 Del Mar Taste and Art Stroll 10am-5pm www.delmarmainstreet.com 10/12 Scarecrow Contest at Bates Nut Farm in Valley Center www.BatesNutFarm.biz

San Diego Polo Club Sunday Matches and Events Founded in 1986, The San Diego Polo Club is an established institution recognized for excellence in the sport of polo. The San Diego Polo Club is beautifully situated on 60 acres of land in Rancho Santa Fe, offering five worldclass class polo fields, an exercise track, riding trails, a clubhouse and bar, a polo training school, and an outdoor lighted arena. Sunday Polo matches are presented to the public every Sunday, beginning at 1pm. The second half of the season begins August 18 with a Hawaiian theme.

August 18, Aloha Sunday in partnership with ilovemusubi.com- USPA Rossmore Cup. Jaguar Car Display,

Lu’au inspired menu, Shave Ice, Hula, Hawaiian Polo Professional Demonstration, & Island Jams by Kieljhon August 25, Sunday Polo- USPA Rossmore Finals & American Heart Association’s Go Red Fundraiser. Go Red “STRUT” and celebrity judges, Porsche of San Diego September 1, Sunday Polo- Freedom Cup & White Party.

Don’t forget to wear white! Victorian Roses Riding Society September 8, Sunday Polo- Freedom Cup Finals/Military Recognition… Poway Valley Vaulters September 14Private Event-Celebrity Cup to benefit Sentebale (tickets coming soon)

San Diego Padres Schedule August 2 vs Yankees, 7:10 pm August 3 vs Yankees, 5:40 pm August 4 vs Yankees, 1:10 pm August 6 vs Orioles, 7:10 pm August 7 vs Orioles, 12:40 pm August 9 @ Reds, 4:10 pm August 10 @ Reds, 4:10 pm August 11 @ Reds, 10:10 am August 12 @ Rockies, 5:40 pm

August 13 @ Rockies, 5:40 pm August 14 @ Rockies, 12:10 pm August 15 vs Mets, 7:10 pm August 16 vs Mets, 7:10 pm August 17 vs Mets, 5:40 pm August 18 vs Mets, 1:10 pm August 19 vs Pirates, 7:10 pm August 20 vs Pirates, 7:10 pm August 21 vs Pirates, 3:40 pm

August 23 vs Cubs, 7:10 pm August 24 vs Cubs, 5:40 pm August 25 vs Cubs, 1:10 pm August 26 @ D-backs, 6:40 pm August 27 @ D-backs, 6:40 pm August 28 @ D-backs, 6:40 pm August 30 @ Dodgers, 7:10 pm August 31 @ Dodgers, 6:10 pm

September 15, Sunday Polo- Herradura Cup/Mexican Theme with 12-piece mariachi band during intermission.

September 22, Sunday Polo- Vodka Classic & HAT DAY! Fashion Group International Fashion Show, Battle of the Vodkas Chambord vs. Little Black Dress, Music by Blaise Guld September 29, USPA Spreckels Cup Finals Closing Day / Great Gatsby Match at 2pm Only. Rancho Santa Fe Hunt Demonstration, Music presented by the Belly Up Solana Beach Tickets visit www.sandiegopolo.com

San Diego Chargers Preseason 8/8 vs. Seahawks, 7pm 8/15 @ Bears, 5pm 8/24 @ Cardinals, 7pm 8/29 vs. 49ers, 7pm Regular Season 9/9 vs. Texans, 7:20pm 9/15 @ Eagles, 10am 9/22 @ Titans, 10am 9/29 vs. Cowboys, 1:25pm

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U.S. Sand Sculpting Challenge: Huge Sand Sculpting Event on ‘B’ Street Pier Labor Day Holiday Week Win Free Tickets! August 30-September 2, Friday – Monday The U.S. Sand Sculpting Challenge and 3D Art Exposition will unload 300 tons of sand onto the B Street Pier for the US Sand Sculpting Challenge. The sand will be carved and molded into beautiful sculptures by nearly 40 artists from all over the world, who will compete in 3 different classes of competition. There is more than $60,000 in prize money at stake. The world’s best sculptors from Italy, Ireland, the Netherlands, Portugal, and Canada will challenge the best in the U.S. from California and Washington. Last year, Rusty Croft from Carmel, CA, won the 2012 inaugural event for the U.S.A. Starting on the Wednesday before Labor Day, artists in the World Masters class will have 4 days to create their masterpieces. Starting on Friday, the public will be able to view the last 2 days of sculpting and have 2 more full days to view the finished work.

The pier is a wonderful venue with the Big Bay as a backdrop to the magnificent sand sculptures. Tall ships sail by with full regalia, occasionally recreating cannon battles of yore. Musicians, singers, dancers, and circus

performers entertain young and old. There’s a huge sandbox and truly unique rides for kids. They can try to walk on water, bungy jump, or take a zipline over the show. Dozens of artists who work in metal, glass, ceramics, gemstones, fabric, and more will exhibit and offer their work for sale. And gourmet food trucks will serve wondrous snacks, meals and beverages.

A portion of proceeds from the event goes to each of 3 children’s educational charities. Young Audiences of San Diego/Arts for Learning brings performers into elementary and middle schools to show kids what life in the arts is all about. It’s All About the Kids Foundation helps less fortunate children through a network of 14 San Diego charities that serve over 11,000 kids. IAATK directly supports 10 previously homeless kids now in college.

The Maritime Museum’s Children’s Education Program lets kids relive history and learn about the science of the sea. The museum’s ships and collections represent San Diego’s great maritime heritage and bring educational programs to life for thousands of children each year,

from K-12. Visit www.ussandsculpting.com.

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Wavecrest Woodies Annual Meet at Moonlight Beach September 21, Saturday, 8am Wavecrest, the granddaddy of all woodie meets, is being held on September 21 at Moonlight Beach in Encinitas, California. This year, the event will be sandwiched by a full extended weekend of events including a Nor Cal vs. So Cal surf contest, a welcome party for woodie owners, and a woodie cruise from Encinitas to Oceanside. All weekend long, you can experience the largest and longest running gathering of woodies in the world.

On Saturday, Woodies begin arriving in the wee hours of the morning, and by 8am there are around 300 woodies of every size, shape, description on display. Throughout

the day there is live Hawaiian and surf music along with fabulous raffle prizes and awards for the best of the best.

Wavecrest merchandise and food will be available at the event.

To wrap up the experience, join 80-90 woodies on Sunday for a cruise from Encinitas to Oceanside and back on the historic Pacific Coast Highway (Hwy 101). The cruise begins at the Encinitas City Hall at 8am and proceed north to the Oceanside Harbor, about 25 miles away.

For more information call (760) 943-1950 or visit www.encinitas101.com.

Oceanside Museum of Art Presents Charles Arnoldi and Tony Delap

LeucadiART Walk

Charles Arnoldi is one of the most significant contemporary abstract painters, sculptors, and printmakers of our generation. Emerging out of the booming 1970s Los Angeles art scene, Arnoldi’s paintings are experiments in color, form and structure.

Intersections will present a sampling of Arnoldi’s seminal early stick constructions and chainsaw wood relief paintings that brought him international acclaim in the early 1970s. Paired with selections from his recent Grids, Windows, Arcs, Chainsaw, and Case Study series this exhibition will trace the evolution of Arnoldi’s career over the last 40 years.

Interested in ambiguities of perception, Southern California Minimalist Tony DeLap has sought to challenge conceptions of abstraction and illusion for over five

Over 4,000 people are expected to attend this year’s 9th Annual LeucadiART Walk, presented by the Leucadia 101 Main Street. This event features Leucadia art galleries and local artists displaying their art along the west side of Highway 101 in Leucadia. This event is free and fun for the whole family. In addition to artistic displays, there are art demos, live music, children’s art activities, and a beer garden for people 21 and over.

There is a free LeucadiART Walk shuttle bus service for the public to use along Hwy 101. Collectable retro “road” maps will be available listing participating art galleries, artist locations, and entertainment. The musical line-up features local talent and promises to be fantastic as in past years.

LeucadiART Walk is on Hwy 101 in Leucadia from Phoebe St. to El Portal St. For more information call (760) 436-2320 or visit www.leucadia101.com.

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decades. His early sculptural work from the 1960s features key characteristics unique to Minimalism, including elemental shapes like octagons or rectangles, and a handmade, reductive approach to object making. In contrast to his East Coast Minimialist contemporaries such as Donald Judd and Carl Andre who embraced industrial fabrication of objects, DeLap chose to retain an important sense of the unique, singular piece. This exhibition will feature a collection of seminal early pieces including his painted constructions such as Four Dots (1962) that explore DeLap’s consistent dedication to the formal concerns surrounding Minimalism: real and implied physical space, modular and repetitive systems, size, color and materials.

August 24, 2-3 pm: Exhibition Tour with Charles Arnoldi August 24, 6-9 pm: Dinner with Charles Arnoldi at OMA September 7, 1 pm: A Conversation with Tony DeLap Moderated by Peter Frank and Book Signing of the New Tony DeLap Monograph with Essay by Barbara Rose The Oceanside Museum of Art is located at 704 Pier View Way. Call (760) 435-3720 or visit www. oma-online.org.

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Moonlight Amphitheatre Under The Stars The Moonlight Amphitheatre is the most beautiful outdoor concert and theatre venue in North County. If you’ve never been there, you are really missing out. Their multi-million dollar renovation makes this venue one of the nicest and most intimate in Southern California. The stage is new. The sound system and lighting are new too! This summer, enjoy The Wizard of Oz, Young Frankenstein, and The Who’s Tommy.

The Wizard of Oz August 1-August 10 at 8:00 pm You won’t want to miss this opulent musical featuring scenery and costumes from the Madison Square Garden production! Based on the classic 1939 MGM movie, The Wizard of Oz will sweep audiences off their feet.

Come along for the adventure as Dorothy and her little dog Toto are transported Over the Rainbow into the magical land of Oz. Along the way they encounter the Cowardly Lion, the Tin Man and the Scarecrow on the Yellow Brick Road as they search for the great and powerful Wizard. The magic of this musical is sure to cast its spell on the entire family with such classic songs as Ding Dong the Witch is Dead, If I Only Had a Brain and We’re Off to See the Wizard. If you’ve shared the story of Wicked with the family, now experience what happens when Dorothy drops in!

Movies in the Park Movies in the Park Escondido August 3 and 17, Saturdays, 7pm The popular Movies in the Park series is back for a sixth year. Movies air at dusk on a 40-foot inflatable screen on the lawn in front of the Escondido History Center’s Santa Fe Depot in Grape Day Park. Bring low beach chairs or a blanket, a sweater (it can get chilly after dark even on hot days), a flashlight, and money for the snack bar. On August 3, The Lorax is playing and on August 17, Madagascar 3 is the featured film. Activities start at 7pm including games with Escondido Recreation. There is a snack bar available.

For more information call (760) 743-8207 or visit www. grapedaypark.org.

Movies in the Park San Elijo Hills August 16, Friday, 6pm The San Elijo Hills Community Association will host this year’s Movies Under the Stars program. Pre-movie activities will start at 6pm and include food trucks, bounce houses, and a sticky wall. The movie will begin at sunset at approximately 8:00pm. August’s movie is Rise of the Guardians.

Movies in the Park Carlsbad September 14, Saturday, 5pm Bring family and friends to Stagecoach Park on Saturday, September 14 for a fun, kid-friendly movie event. Enjoy fun activities, bouncy slides, and carnival games before the movie begins at 7:30.

San Diego Civic Youth Ballet Fairy Tales in the Park August 17, Saturday Fairy Tales in the Park is a whimsical, interactive dance event that engages both young audiences and families by introducing them to the art of ballet through familiar stories they know and love. The show features excerpts from classic fairytales narrated by a professional storyteller and interpreted through dance by student dancers and guest artists.

Professional sets, costumes, and lighting bring the stories to life on stage, while an “enchanted forest” theatre lobby and outdoor activities enrich the interactive experience. This year’s fairy tales include Beauty and the Beast, Puss in Boots, Rapunzel, and Cinderella.

Performances will take place at the Casa del Prado Theatre in Balboa Park at 1800 Village Place, San Diego, CA, 92101.

Visit www.sdcyb.org for details and tickets.

Mel Brooks’ Young Frankenstein August 21-September 7 at 8:00 pm The hit Mel Brooks musical is ALIVE! With sets and costumes from the hit Broadway production, Moonlight is pleased to present the Southern California professional premiere of this monstrously good time musical. You won’t want to miss a minute of this smash show as all of the favorite comedic moments of the film are delivered onstage along with some new show-stopping numbers including Transylvania Mania, He Vas My Boyfriend and Puttin’ on the Ritz. Young Frankenstein is scientifically proven good entertainment and the only place you’ll witness a singing and dancing laboratory experiment in the largest tuxedo ever made.

The Who’s Tommy September 18-October 5 at 7:30 pm Celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Broadway premiere of this musical born at the La Jolla Playhouse.

Based on the iconic 1969 rock concept album, The Who’s Tommy is an exhilarating story of hope, healing, and the human spirit. Pete Townsend and Des McAnuff’s tale of a young boy’s journey from pain to triumph is the most electrifying rock and roll musical experience to play in a theatre. The story of the pinball-playing, deaf, dumb and blind boy who triumphs over his adversities has inspired, amazed, and puzzled

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audiences for more than 40 years. With great songs including Tommy Can You Hear Me, I’m Free, Pinball Wizard and See Me, Feel Me this musical is a must-see for both fans of The Who and musical theatre alike.

Moonlight Stage Productions is the cultural arts program of the City of Vista and is partially funded by its non-profit fund-raising arm the Moonlight Cultural Foundation. The Moonlight Amphitheatre is located at 1200 Vale Terrace Drive, Vista. Tickets/information call (760) 724-2110 or visit www.moonlightstage.com Enter to Win Tickets!

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Festival of Arts and Pageant of the Masters, California’s Premier Fine Art Show Celebrates its 80th Season Through August 31 Celebrating 80 years of promoting the arts in Laguna Beach, The Festival of Arts—California’s Premier Fine Art Show—returns with 140 of Orange County’s most renowned artists. As California’s longest running outdoor fine art show and one of the nation’s most highly acclaimed and attended juried exhibitions, visitors and art connoisseurs find the highest quality of art and artists at the Laguna Beach Festival of Arts.

Throughout the eight week festival, the Festival of Arts offers a wide range of activities for the whole family. The 2013 events calendar includes nightly live music, jazz concerts, wine and chocolate pairings, cooking demonstrations, guided art tours, and art workshops. Several special one-day events return this year including celebrity meetand-greets, the popular Festival Runway Fashion Show, and the Acura Celebrity Concert Event.

The Pageant of the Masters is a world-famous theatrical celebration of art in “living pictures”–tableaux vivants.

Extraordinarily talented artists recreate famous works of art with painted gorgeous sets, while adorning actors pose and literally “freeze” in place to bring works of art to life. Each living work of art is narrated and has a 28-piece orchestra accompaniment that creates a multi-dimensional experience like no other. You won’t want to miss this sensory extravaganza, occurring nightly throughout August.

All events are free with admission unless otherwise noted.

General Admission: Monday–Friday $7, Saturday–Sunday $10 Students & Seniors: Monday–Friday $4, Saturday–Sunday $6 Free Admission for Children 12 and under, Military, and Laguna Beach Residents

Pageant of the Masters – nightly beginning at 8:30pm. Tickets required.

Art Talks: Lecture Series–Tuesdays and Thursdays (12 noon–1pm) Art, Jazz, Wine, and Chocolate – Thursdays, 5:30– 7:30pm, $15 TGIF@FOA – Fridays, 5:30-7:30pm, additional fee applies Jazz on the Green–Saturdays, Aug 10, 17, from 1 to 3pm Art of Cooking Series–Sundays, July 7 – Aug 25, 1-2pm Family Art Day–Saturday, Aug 3, 12 noon-3pm Festival Runway Show–Saturday, August 31, 1pm-4pm Sunday in the Park Music Series – Sundays, 2-4pm For a complete list of activities or to purchase tickets to Pageant of the Masters, visit www.LagunaFestivalofArts. org.

La Jolla Playhouse Presents “Sideways” at the Sheila and Hughes Potiker Theatre Through August 18 Sideways is a play by Rex Pickett based on his own novel.

It is the story of two friends – Miles, a frustrated novelist, and Jack, a no-name TV actor and director – and their journey across the Santa Ynez Valley wine country. During one last blowout road trip before Jack is to be married, the two men run tangle-footed into their midlife crises, all the while exploring this once little-known central California wine region.

In an age where media sensationalism and the role of journalism are consistently in the spotlight, John Guare’s fresh and funny adaptation of this classic comedy has more resonance than ever. This new play “is more intimate-

ly involving than the movie,” enthused the LA Weekly, and will take audiences on what the Los Angeles Times called a hilarious “oenophilial odyssey.”

Tuesdays and Wednesdays – 7:30 pm, Thursdays and Fridays – 8:00 pm, Saturdays – 2:00 pm and 8:00 pm, Sundays – 2:00 pm 7:00 pm. Jolla Playhouse, Sheila and Hughes Potiker Theatre, 2910 La Jolla Village Drive, La Jolla, California 92037. Call (858) 550-1010 or visit www. lajollaplayhouse.org.

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North Coast Repertory Theatre Shows We’re Giving Away Free Tickets Perfect Wedding

By Robin Hawdon Directed by Matthew Wiener Extended to August 11 This show has been extended from its original close on August 4, to August 11.

If Don’t Dress for Dinner and Lend Me a Tenor tickled your funny bone, Perfect Wedding will make you fall off your seat! Following the classic farce formula, Mr. Hawdon weaves a pure love story into full throttle and manic fun. Mistaken identity, wit and wordplay, plus fantastical physical comedy adds up to a full-blown entertainment.

Man with a Load of Mischief Music by John Clifton, Lyrics by John Clifton and Ben Tarver Book by Ben Tarver Directed by Rick Simas Previews September 4–6 September 7- September 29 The stage is set for romance and intrigue! A great Off-Broadway musical sensation of the late 1960’s, this charming tale set in a wayside country inn in the England of the early nineteenth century is filled with song, humor, and love. The play follows a handsome Nobleman and

his Lackey, a beautiful Lady and her Maid. But the Nobleman isn’t noble, the Lackey is no lackey, the Lady is no lady, and the Maid is no maiden.

“Perfectly charming. A solid hit”–The New York Times.

“Sprightly and ingratiating”–New York Daily News “Remarkably appealing”–New York Post.

Broken Glass

By Arthur Miller Featuring David Ellenstein Previews October 16–18 October 19–November 10 Arthur Miller’s Olivier-award-winning drama takes place in Brooklyn in 1938. The master dramatist weaves a gripping mystery of guilt, personal tragedy, and love.

The complex personal relationships along with a plot filled with arresting incidents leads us through an examination of the playwright’s moral vision which ultimately delivers us to the poignant and dramatic conclusion. A must see for the serious theatre lover.

“Extraordinarily moving… near flawless” –The Daily Telegraph “Mesmerizing…grips like a thriller. A rich evening” –The Times

“Quite an evening… Highly recommended.”

–Evening Standard Show times: All Previews are at 8:00pm. Regular show times are Wednesdays at 7:00pm, Thursday–Saturday at 8:00pm, Saturday & Sunday matinees at 2:00pm and Sunday evenings at 7:00pm. Tickets are available only at North Coast Repertory Theatre in Solana Beach at 987 Lomas Santa Fe Drive, Suite D, 92075. Box Office hours are Noon to 4PM daily and Noon to Curtain day of shows. Call 858-481-1055 for tickets or visit www. northcoastrep.org.

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Southern California Premiere of Mel Brooks’ Young Frankenstein at Kit Carson Park Amphitheatre August 9-24 Win a Free Pair of Tickets!

Escondido’s Patio Playhouse kicks off its summer season, August 9, with the Southern California premiere of the new Mel Brooks’ musical, Young Frankenstein. The script by Brooks is replete with hilarious musical numbers, and closely follows the story of the iconic movie.

This production’s energetic cast will induce monstrous amounts of laughter. And you can win a pair of free tickets to the show. See details below.

Young Dr. Frederick Frankenstein recreates his grandfather’s experiments by reanimating a lifeless body— with the wrong brain. He is aided by the hunchbacked, bulging-eyed Igor, his beautiful lab assistant, Inga, and an eccentric and frightening housekeeper, Frau Blucher.

Donny Bronson, who plays the monster, recalls the spontaneous chemistry the actors felt during their first time rehearsals.

“We were on the floor laughing during callbacks. It’s going to be a phenomenal show.”

The production, which is part of Escondido’s 10th annual Plays in the Park series, features a live orches-

tra and many well loved musical numbers including “Transylvania Mania,” “He Vas My Boyfriend,” and an expanded version of the classic “Puttin’ on the Ritz” tap dance.

“The score and script are brilliant, and the show is campy and cheesy but in the best way possible. It’s hilarious,” says Jenna Wille, who plays Inga, Frankenstein’s lovely assistant.

The beautiful Kit Carson Park Amphitheatre in Escondido will be rocking with laughter under the stars—an exorbitant amount of fun at a modest price.

The show’s producer, Brenda Townsend, explains how preparing a play at a community theater is both challenging and rewarding.

“Everyone at Patio Playhouse is a volunteer. Most of us work full-time jobs and then come to rehearsal after work. It takes so many people to put on a production like this, and I’m really proud of what we’ve accomplished.”

Don’t miss this monster mash!

Discover Arts Alive on the 101 September 22, Sunday, Noon – 4 pm “Discover Arts Alive on the 101” is coming to Solana Beach on Sunday September 22. This year the award winning Arts Alive event will celebrate on the revitalized Highway 101 as well as the versatile Coastal Rail Trail (CRT). Arts Alive is a must see event, featuring live musicians, modern dance troupes, theatre performers, plus, “Artopia,” fence artwork created exclusively for this year’s festivities. “Artopia,” the one-of-a-kind artist creations displayed along the Coastal Rail Trail fence, will surprise and amuse viewers with their ingenuity and resourcefulness.

Attendees will marvel at the colorful windglyphs and theatre stilt- walkers while listening to musical groups playing everything from Blue Grass and Country tunes to Jazz and Pop music. The creation station will tempt kids, old and young, to try out their creativity. The Trail will be adorned with art, music, and entertainment for all ages.

Shoppers, as well as food and art lovers, will appreciate the eateries, galleries, and shops beside the

new sidewalks and gathering areas on the west side of Highway 101. The renovated Historic Highway 101 boasts a mosaic tile fountain, public art spaces, more parking, and convenient crosswalks. Plaza Street will be transformed into a friendly arena for people to gather and enjoy the chalk art and other artistic performances.

The City of Solana Beach, the Chamber of Commerce, and the Public Arts Advisory Commission invite everyone to attend this free, art and cultural event. Meet family, friends, and neighbors at Lomas Santa Fe and Plaza Avenue for a short ceremony to celebrate the opening of the revamped Highway 101, and then experience the surprises as you travel north towards the San Elijo Lagoon and loop around back along the award winning Coastal Rail Trail.

For more information, contact Anita Edman at 858-7202454 or at aedman@cosb.org.

Young Frankenstein plays Aug. 9 through Aug. 24 at the Kit Carson Park Amphitheatre, 3313 Bear Valley Parkway in Escondido.

To purchase tickets, call (760) 746-6669 or visit www.patioplayhouse. com. $20 for adults, $18 for seniors (60+) and students (with a student ID), and $12 for youth (under 10).

Adult language and subject matter, discretion advised.

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It’s easy to win a pair of free tickets to the Southern California premiere of Young Frankenstein at the Kit Carson Amphitheatre in Escondido! Just visit www. patioplayhouse.com/frankie and sign up! Ticket winners will be randomly selected.

“Spirits of the Adobe” Returns to the Rancho Buena Vista Adobe Ghost Hunting Every Third Friday Following a successful run of tours last October, the Friends of the Rancho Buena Vista Adobe are again teaming up with the San Diego Paranormal Research Society (SDPRS) for “Spirits of the Adobe” on the third Friday of every month at 7 and 10 pm. Known as the birthplace of Vista, the Rancho Buena Vista Adobe was built in the 1800s and some say those early residents of Vista have never left.

SDPRS will lead two-hour interactive paranormal investigation tours of the historic Adobe. Tours are for ages 18 and up and are $25. Proceeds benefit the Friends of the Rancho Buena Vista Adobe. Register for a tour online at www.vistarecreation.com or call (760) 726-1340, ext. 1571.

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Old Globe Shakespeare Festival A Midsummer Night’s Dream by William Shakespeare (Directed by Ian Talbot) Through Sept. 29 Fall under the spell of Shakespeare’s most joyful and popular comedy. Filled with magic, humor, music, and spectacle, the merriment unfolds in an enchanted forest where fairies play tricks on unsuspecting lovers and bumbling actors are transformed beyond their wildest dreams. With a magic potion that grants love at first sight, anything can, and does, happen!

The Merchant of Venice by William Shakespeare (Directed by Adrian Noble) Through Sept. 28 Witness Shake­ speare’s unforgettable tale of mercy and justice, generosity and greed.

After years of persecution for his

Jewish faith, Shylock finally gets his chance for revenge.

The merchant Antonio cannot pay his debt, and Shylock demands his due: a pound of flesh. To save Antonio’s life, the resourceful Portia must triumph in the courtroom-but at what cost? The Merchant of Venice weaves together humor and pathos in a spellbinding, suspenseful drama.

Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead by Tom Stoppard (Directed by Adrian Noble) Through Sept. 26 Fast-paced and irresistibly funny, Tom Stoppard’s Tony Award-winning farce turns Shakespeare’s Hamlet inside out. Two clowns wake up one morning to discover that they are minor characters in the greatest tragedy ever written.

As the story of Hamlet plays out all around them, they struggle to figure out what is happening, what it all means and whether they can escape their ultimate fate.

The Old Globe is located in San Diego’s Balboa Park at 1363 Old Globe Way. Free parking is available throughout the park. For information visit www.BalboaPark.org.

San Diego Civic Theatre and Balboa Theatre Present Sister Act Civic Theatre Through Aug 4 Sister Act is Broadway’s feel-amazing musical comedy smash! The New York Post calls it “ridiculously fun,” and audiences are jumping to their feet in total agreement.

Featuring original music by 8-time Oscar winner Alan Menken (Beauty and the Beast, the Little Mermaid, Little Shop of Horrors), Sister Act tells the story of Deloris Van Cartier, a wannabe diva whose life takes an surprising turn when she witnesses a crime and the cops hide her in the last place anyone would think to look—a convent! Under the suspicious watch of Mother Superior, Deloris helps her fellow sisters find their voices as she unexpectedly rediscovers her own. A sparkling tribute to the universal power of friendship, Sister Act is reason to rejoice!

Frampton’s Guitar Circus Civic Theatre August 25, Sunday, 7pm Legendary guitarist Peter Frampton will rock the Civic Theatre with his incredible Guitar Circus. Featuring performances from slide guitarist Sonny Landreth and musical icon B.B. King, this night of rock ‘n’ roll is sure to bring the house down.

Joe Satriani with Steve Morse Balboa Theatre August 29, Thursday, 7:30pm Joe Satriani’s “Unstoppable Momentum” tour will be hitting San Diego on August 29. This multiple Grammy Award nominee and multi-instrumental artist will perform alongside accomplished guitarist Steve Morse in a night that guitar fans and music lovers won’t want to miss.

Russell Brand Balboa Theatre September 6, Friday, 8pm Live Nation welcomes Russell Brand to the Balboa Theatre on Friday, September 6, as part of his first ever world stand-up tour, Messiah Complex. Keeping in line with Brand’s comedic style, the tour will be a dissection of various social and religious figures and the reality of their lives through comparisons of each other. Messiah

Complex is a mental disorder where you think you might be the messiah. Did Jesus have it?

What about Che Guevara, Gandhi, Malcolm X, and Hitler? All these men have shaped our lives and influenced the way we think. Their images are used to represent ideas that often do not relate to them at all. Would Gandhi be into Apple? Would Che Guevara endorse Madonna? Would Jesus be into Christianity? All great people are flawed; all of us flawed people are capable of greatness and for every identifiable icon there is an anonymous mob of unrecognized bods doing all the admin and heavy lifting.

Earth, Wind, and Fire Civic Theatre September 6, Friday, 8pm Get ready to boogie down and sing along to classic tunes like “September” and “Shining Star,” because Earth, Wind, and Fire are coming to town on September 6. This Grammy-Award-winning band was one of the most influential and critically acclaimed bands of the twentieth century. Their dynamic stage presentation and phenomenal horn section will make this concert an unforgettable experience.

The Comedy Explosion hosted by Will Ferrell Civic Theatre September 7, Saturday, 7:30pm Join comedy icon Will Ferrell for a raucous night of comedy, music, and possibly a lion. The night will include comedy from Tenacious D, Ed Helms, Nick Kroll, Hannibal Buress, Chelsea Peretti, and more! Proceeds from this event will benefit Cancer for College, a charity that gives college scholarships to cancer survivors.

Visit www.sandiegotheatres.org

3rd Annual Oceanside Film Festival August 22-25 The 3rd annual Oceanside In­ter­ national Film Festival will take place August 22 to 25 at the Star Theatre and MediaTech Institute, with workshops conducted at Oceanside Library. This event showcases narrative features, documentaries, shorts, animation, and student works from filmmakers who have not yet signed distribution agreements and are looking for recognition among wider audiences. The festival will publicly screen a great number of unique and independent films from locals and from around the world, filling up as many as 22 total hours of screening. Films will be shown in specially-themed “screening blocks” such as Social Responsibility for Youth, Military, Sentimental and Emotional Appeal, Animations, Comedies, Documentaries, Serious Dramas, etc.

Day one, August 22, will feature a red carpet arrival of film industry stars and filmmakers reception at the Star Theatre. There will be a live performance on the main stage. The evening will conclude with a screening of a Guest Feature Film “Working Class,” winner of the Oceanside Film Festival’s Best Picture award in 2012.

Day two, August 23, will feature screenings of familyfriendly films at Star Theatre from 10 am to 9 pm. A “Screenwriter’s Workshop” will also take place that day from 1 pm to 2:25 pm at Oceanside Library. Presented by renowned authors Antonio F. Vianna and Leonie Tremaine, the presentation will be followed by a Q&A session.

Day three, August 24, will have screenings of movies with more mature content. The day will also include “Copyright for Filmmakers” and “Digital New Wave: Creating and Curating” workshops.

Day four, August 25, will screen a series of student-made films. The day, and the festival, will conclude with the Closing Awards Gala at the Star Theatre.

Visit ocaf.info for details and tickets.

Mad House Comedy Club at Horton Plaza JIMMY SHUBERT August 9 & 10, Friday and Saturday From tv’s Comedy Central, NBC’s 2 Broke Girls, Entourage, King of Queens, Heist, and the movies Mr. and Mrs. Smith, Italian Job, GO and One Hour Photo.

TOM PAPA August 15 & 17, Thursday and Saturday Stand-up comedian Tom Papa has been on Comedy Central and many late night tv shows and movies.

ALONZO BODDEN September 6 & 8, Friday and Sunday Winner of NBC’s Last Comic Standing, as seen on The Tonight Show, Comedy Central Presents, and NPR’s Wait Wait Don’t Tell Me. STEVE BYRNE September 19 & 22, Thursday and Sunday From the hit TV show Sullivan and Son, also Conan, The Tonight Show, ABC’s Jimmy Kimmel Live, CBS’s The Late Late Show, Showtime and Comedy Central!

Mad House Comedy Club is located at the top floor of Horton Plaza across from Nordstrom at 502 Horton Plaza, San Diego, 92101.

Guests can enjoy 4 hours of free validated parking, a full dinner menu, and there’s never a drink minimum. www.madhousecomedyclub.com.

NORTH COUNTY MOVIE THEATERS LA Paloma Theatre 471 South Coast Highway 101, Encinitas, CA 92024 (760) 4367469 www.lapalomatheatre.com Edwards San Marcos Stadium 18 Cinemas 1180 West San Marcos Blvd., San Marcos, CA 92069 (760) 471-3734 www.regmovies.com Cinepolis La Costa 6941 El Camino Real, Carlsbad 92009. www.cinepolisusa.com.

Moviemax at Westfield Plaza Camino Real 2601 El Camino Real, Carlsbad, CA 92008 (760) 720-7000 www.moviemax.com

Krikorian Metroplex 15 at Vista Villa 25 Main Street, Vista, CA 92083 (760) 945-7469 www.kptmovies.com

Cinema Star Mission Marketplace 13 431 College Blvd, Oceanside, CA 92058 (760) 806-1790 www.cinemastar.com

Cinepolis Del Mar Heights 12905 El Camino Real, Del Mar, CA 92130 (858) 794-4045 www.cinepolisusa.com

Regal Cinemas Escondido Stadium 16 350 W. Valley Parkway, Escondido, CA 92025 (760) 291-0251 www.regmovies.com

Regal Cinemas Oceanside 16 401 Mission Drive, Oceanside, CA 92054 (760) 439-1733 www.regmovies.com

Carmel Mountain 12 11620 Carmel Mountain Rd, at I-15, San Diego, CA 92128| (800) 326-3264 www.pacifictheatres.com

UltraStar Oceanside 431 College Blvd, Oceanside CA (760) 806-1790 www.untrastarmovies.com.

Edwards Mira Mesa Stadium 18 10733 Westview Parkway, San Diego, CA 92126 (858) 635-7716 www.regmovies.com

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Cardiff Greek Festival – Chance To Win A 2014 Mercedes-Benz C250 FREE Admission Coupon on Page 38 September 7-8 The Cardiff Greek Festival is a 35-year tradition in North County, bringing together the San Diego community throughout its twoday span. Under its iconic gold dome, the grounds of Saints Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church will once again be transformed with the sights, sounds, aromas and hospitality of the Mediterranean.

“We look forward to sharing Greece’s rich history and tradition with the community every year through the festival’s food, music, and dance,” said Rev. Father Michael Sitaras, Pastor of Saints Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church.

“The spirit of Greece is alive in us. Let us share it with you!”

For a $3 dollar admission (children under 12 are free),

attendees are transported into a quaint Greek village, serenaded by renowned Southern California Greek band The Olympians and other live entertainers throughout the weekend. They can feast on traditional Greek cuisine including souvlaki (shish-kabobs), loukaniko (sausage), dolmathes (stuffed grape leaves with egg-lemon sauce), and gyros. Scrumptious vegetarian fare includes tiropitas (cheese triangles in filo) and spanakopita (spinach pie). Of course, don’t forget to save room for homemade pastries!

As you enjoy the sweet and the savory, let the parish’s youngest members—ages five through high school— entertain you as the award-winning dance groups perform folk dances in traditional Greek costumes. Send a shout of “Opa!” their way to show your appreciation for their hard work and dedication to their heritage. You’ll even have the opportunity to put your best fancy footwork forward through guided dance instruction.

A highlight of the experience will be church tours guided

by Fr. Michael. “What many visitors don’t realize is that our gold dome is just as magnificent on the inside as it is on the outside. I love that moment of stunned wonderment when guests first see the intricacy of the Byzantine artwork in our church.”

Before you leave your journey to Greece, visit the open marketplace which typifies a traditional bazaar with Greek imports, pottery, fine jewelry, artwork, a Greek deli, and an array of other treasures. A Fun Zone with games, crafts, and miniature golf will ensure children enjoy their

31st Annual Carlsbad Rotary Oktoberfest at Holiday Park October 5, 12-10pm Get out your tuba and lederhosen! The Carlsbad Rotary Oktoberfest, a fall tradition of feasting, fun and fundraising, will mark its 31st anniversary this year. The free event, scheduled from 12 noon to 10pm on Saturday, October 5, at Holiday Park, will bring thousands of people together to enjoy German food, beer, live music, yodeling contests, and a variety of entertainment for adults and children.

John Haedrich’s world famous Tip Top Meats will be providing the traditional German sausage dinner from noon until 8PM. The Carlsbad Danish bakery will be providing amazing apple strudel, and of course there will be a Beer Garden with a variety of craft brewed beers. Other vendors will provide a wide selection of great food, drinks, and snacks.

Live music will be played continuously this year, along with polka music from German bands and The Pacific Coast Community Band. There will also be live Rock and Roll included in the festivities with the addition of local Carlsbad bands.

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A pumpkin patch, moon jumps, clowns, face painting, and caricaturists will keep all the little ones (and their parents!) entertained.

The 2013 31st Annual Carlsbad Rotary Oktoberfest is provided by the two Carlsbad Rotary Clubs.

Holiday Park is located between Tamarack Avenue and Carlsbad Village Drive just off the I-5 Freeway in Carlsbad.

For more information visit www.rotaryoktoberfest.org.

The Country Friends and South Coast Plaza Partner for 58th Annual Art of Fashion Runway Show September 19, 10:30am-4:30pm

Once again, The Country Friends is partnering with South Coast Plaza to present the 58th Annual Art of Fashion Runway Show on Thursday, September 19, at The Inn at Rancho Santa Fe. Proceeds from the luncheon, fashion show, boutique shopping, and wine tasting benefit more than 20 charities, including Big Brothers-Big Sisters of San Diego, Canine Companions for Independence, Project Concern International, Freedom Station and the Women’s Resource Center. The Art of Fashion Runway Show is the largest fundraiser for The Country Friends, the non-profit volunteer organization that has funded human care agencies throughout San Diego County for 58 years.

The event begins with luncheon on the lawn at The Inn at Rancho Santa Fe at 11am. The Art of Fashion Runway Show follows at 1:30pm, highlighting fashions from the fall/winter collections of renowned international designers. In years past, the show has featured the designs of Donna Karan, Emilio Pucci, Ermenegildo Zegna, Marni,

time as much as the adults. Live auctions and a chance to drive away in a 2014 MercedesBenz C250 will keep the festival’s excitement going until the very end.

The Cardiff Greek Festival will be celebrated Saturday, September 7, from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., and Sunday, September 8, from 11am to 9pm on the grounds of Saints Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church at 3459 Manchester Avenue. It is located a half mile east of I-5 at the Manchester exit in Cardiffby-the-Sea. Free parking is available at the adjacent Mira Costa College. Visit www.cardiffgreekfest.com for more information.

Clip the Free Admission coupon from page 38 and get one free admission! Regularly $3.00 for adults, children under 12 free. Must present coupon at admission gate.

MaxMara, Oscar de la Renta, Saks Fifth Avenue, Salvatore Ferragamo, St. John, and Versace.

The event concludes with the “Apres Affaire” wine tasting from 2:30–4:30pm; a time to savor the day’s events and toast the 2013 beneficiaries. Tickets range from $125 to $400. For more information call (858) 756-1192 or go to www.thecountryfriends.org.

The 5th Annual San Diego Spirits Festival, August 24-25, is set against the extraordinary backdrop of the luminous San Diego Bay at the Port Pavilion on Broadway Pier. Recently named one of the Top 5 Cocktail Festivals in the USA by Fodors.com, join the best and brightest of the cocktail and culinary community and celebrate Cocktails, Culinary and Culture on San Diego Bay. Sip, savor, and shake it up with this unique and unforgettable experience.

The San Diego Spirits Festival attracts top rated chefs, brand ambassadors, mixologists, and surprise celebrity guests from around the country. Enjoy thrilling competitions, breathtaking demonstrations, fashion shows, and awesome entertainment served up with some of the best cocktails ever made! This fabulous festival promises to ignite the senses of all those partaking in all the fun and libations.

Attendees mingle with spirit brand ambassadors as they sip and savor the latest cocktail creations amidst the salt and sea air of San Diego Bay. Learn more about the world of mixology, or get a brief history lesson on the stories behind your favorite brands, as you immerse yourself in the ‘spirit’ of the festival. You won’t leave hungry as the festival welcomes culinary demonstrations by executive chefs from leading local restaurants.

The After Party on Saturday August 24 is hosted by HOTEL W San Diego and includes free admission to all ticket holders.

For tickets visit www.

SanDiegoSpiritsFestival. com or email info@ SanDiegoSpiritsFestival. com.

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San Dieguito Heritage Museum’s 5th Annual Lima Bean Faire and Battle of the Beans September 28, 12–4pm The San Dieguito Heritage Museum is presenting its 5th annual Lima Bean Faire with the ‘The Battle of The Beans” Cook-off. Over the past three years, the lima bean has been the star of the cook-off. Other beans like the pinto bean, the navy bean, and the garbanzo have felt left out and are becoming jealous. This year, they are challenging the lima to a noholds-barred contest of taste. Local chefs are now permitted to use any bean to create their fabulous dishes. Let’s see who can bring the most taste and style to the ‘Battle of the Beans’.

Before there were flowers, lima and other beans were important crops to the early pioneers of Encinitas. They grew easily in our moist coastal climate. To celebrate this agricultural history, the ‘Battle of the Beans’ will offer many delicious dishes. Prizes will be awarded to the very best dishes served and there will be tastings for those who want to rediscover the tasty lima bean. Last year, hundreds of locals truly enjoyed the Lima Bean Fare. Once again,

this year’s festival will feature live music, fantastic raffle prizes, and kids games.

Should be a real gas!

The San Dieguito Heritage Museum was founded in 1988 and collects, preserves, and interprets the local history of the San Dieguito river area including the communities of Encinitas, Olivenhain, Leucadia, Cardiff By the Sea, Solana Beach, Del Mar and Rancho Santa Fe. The museum is located at 450 Quail Gardens Drive, just north of the San Diego Botanic Gardens in Encinitas, and is open Thursday through Sunday 10 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. For more information and tickets to this event please call (760) 632-9711 or visit www.SDHeritage.org.

The Spirits of Mexico Festival September 15-21 The Spirits of Mexico Festival is set to showcase hundreds of the world’s top agave and other Mexican spirits September 15 through 21 in Old Town San Diego. This is the largest and most prestigious event for agave and other Mexican spirits in North America. This year it is packed with tasting receptions, cocktail throwdowns, educational seminars, a comprehensive tasting competition and awards ceremony, as well as plenty of authentic Mexican cuisine. Also, new this year is the Art of Tequila exhibit. The three day exhibit, running from September 19-21, features the paintings and sculpture of local artists at the Studio Gallery in Old Town.

The Festival kicks off on Sunday, September 15 with the Tequila Trail. Attendees sample the finest tequilas, mescals, sotols, bacanoras, and other Mexican spirits, as well as culinary specialties from 12 of Old Town’s celebrated eateries: Barra Barra Saloon, Casa de Reyes, Casa Guadalajara, Café Coyote, Fred’s Mexican Café, Miguel’s Cocina, The Cosmopolitan Restaurant, La Piñata, Rockin’ Baja Coastal Cantina, Old Town Mexican Café, Fred’s Mexican Café, and El Fandango. Tickets are $35 per person.

Top mixologists, bartenders and blenders put their best cocktail forward as they compete to win the Official Spirits of Mexico Cocktail at the Cocktail Challenge Semi-

Finals and Finals. The semi-finals take place during Sunday’s Tequila Trail. The finalists battle it out one last time later that week, when the winner and winning cocktail are announced. Tickets for the SemiFinals are included in the Tequila Trail ticket price.

On September 21, Saturday, from 7 to 9pm, The Spirits of Mexico Festival’s Main Tasting Event takes place in McCoy Garden Courtyard, 4016 Wallace St. From. Master distillers, industry experts, and brand ambassadors from worldrenowned and new-to-market brands meet one last time for the festival’s grand finale. The finale centers on tastings and educational seminars for tequila enthusiasts to learn about the history and culture of each spirit, current trends in the spirits industry and appropriate tasting techniques.

VIP tickets to the main event can be purchased for $75 in advance, and include early entrance at 6pm, special agave-infused cuisine, gift bags for the first 200 reservations and admittance to all seminars. Tickets for general admission, starting at 7pm, are $50 and $10 per seminar.

Spirits of Mexico takes place at various restaurants and venues throughout Old Town San Diego. For more information, call (727) 947-3522, (619) 297-3100 or visit ww.thespiritsofmexico.com.

24th Annual Taste of MainStreet Encinitas August 20, Tuesday, 5:30-8:30pm The Taste of MainStreet has become one of the largest and most successful events of its kind in San Diego County.

Participating Downtown Encinitas restaurants will offer delicious samples of a vast variety of food. Guests will be treated to over 30 different taste sensations.

For the first time this year guests can enjoy sips from salons and other retailers. The evening will be set to the music of various bands all along South Coast Hwy 101. Enjoy tastes, sips and music on an award-winning historic Main Street.

Taste of MainStreet tickets are $25 in advance and $30 the day of the event. Drink wristbands are an additional $5 and those having sips must be over 21 years of age and have a valid form of identification. Tickets are strictly limited to 1,000 and available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Everyone is encouraged to come downtown, mingle with friends, listen to great music, and dine at any of the unique eateries even if tickets sell out.

Taste of MainStreet tickets are online at www.encinitas101.com and also at the Encinitas 101 MainStreet office (818 S Coast Hwy 101, Encinitas, CA 92024).

San Diego Zoo Food and Wine Celebration September 21, Saturday, 7:30 pm to Midnight

The San Diego Zoo Food & Wine Celebration presented

by Cymer is a VIP experience that will toast wildlife conservation while bringing together more than 150 of the San Diego area’s best food and spirits retailers, from local restaurants to brewers. This year’s event on Saturday, Sept. 21, is sure to be wilder than ever!

Guests of San Diego’s largest food and wine event can mingle from 7:30 p.m. to midnight among exotic animals like koalas or cheetahs, taste delicious food and drinks, dance the night away at four stages of live music, and have the opportunity to play a few casino games.

Proceeds of the culinary event help the San Diego Zoo Institute for Conservation Research, the Zoo’s sciencebased conservation arm, operate more than 100 conservation projects in 35 countries around the world. These projects include restoring palms in Mexico, breeding and releasing California condors and studying wild giant pandas in the bamboo forests of China.

General admission tickets for this event start at $90.

Tickets can be purchased by calling 619-718-3000. Guests must be at least 21 years of age to attend; no children or strollers permitted. For more information visit www. sandiegozoo.org

Orange County Fair

Through August 11, 10 am-midnight This year’s Orange County Fair theme is “Come & Get It.” The Fair promises to be a lot of fun with tons of musical entertainment, demolition derbies, a carnival, exhibits, dog shows, and contests.

For over a hundred years artists, craftspeople, farmers and youth have entered competitions at the OC Fair and the spirit of competition is alive and strong in Orange County.

Exhibitors of all ages are challenged to embrace and apply the creative benefits of new technology and media.

Tickets are available by phone at (800) 745-3000 and at the OC Fair & Event Center Box Office. Each show time, and include FREE Fair admission.

The OC Fair & Event Center is located off the 405 and 55 freeways at 88 Fair Drive in Costa Mesa (about 45 minutes by car from North County). For more information visit www.ocfair.com.

Here is a partial lineup of some of the events and musical guests: Aug 1, Thursday, 8:15pm: ZZ Top Aug 1, Thursday, 4pm: Celebrity Chef Michael Chiarello Aug 2, Friday, 8:15pm: Styx Aug 3, Saturday, 8pm: The Fab Four—Beatles at the Movies Auc 3, Saturday, 8:30pm: Which One’s Pink—A Fair Forgery of Pink Floyd Aug 4, Sunday 8pm: Hunter Hayes / Sara Haze Aug 7, Wednesday, 8:15pm: The Wanted Aug 8, Thursday, 8:15pm: Daryl Hall & John Oates Aug 9, Friday, 6:30pm: Rebelution / Matisyahu / Collie Buddz Aug 10, Saturday, 8:15pm: Roger Daltrey Aug 11, Sunday, 8:15pm: Roger Hodgson

BrewFest Encinitas Supports Local Charities August 3, Saturday, 4-7pm This year, BrewFest Encinitas will be held Saturday, August 3, from 4–7pm at MiraCosta College, San Elijo Campus. Enjoy delicious food, great music, and thirst quenching beer samples from 20 of San Diego’s finest breweries, including Stone, Karl Strauss, Pizza Port, Ballast Point, Iron Fist, Green Flash, and many more. Visit any or all of the 4 gourmet food trucks that will be on hand to satisfy every craving.

Brewfest Encinitas supports many local charities: MiraCosta College Foundation, Boys & Girls Club Encinitas, Community Resource Center, Just in Time for Foster Youth, Magdalena Ecke Family YMCA, and the Encinitas Coastal Rotary Club.

Tickets are $40 and include admission, a commemorative sampling glass, 10 beer tastings, free parking, and lots of fun! Designated drivers are admitted free! Attendees can choose to have $10 of their admission price donated directly to the participating charity of their choice. VIP tickets are $75.

Brewfest is at MiraCosta College San Elijo campus at 3333 Manchester Avenue, Cardiff, CA 92007. This event is for people 21 years and over. For more information, please call (760) 707-8593 or email: info@brewfestencinitas.com.

San Diego Restaurant Week September 15-20, Sunday-Friday Indulge in a week of delicious dining at San Diego Restaurant Week! From Sunday, September 15 through Friday, September 20, foodies eat their way through over 180 participating restaurants that offer three-course prixfixe dinner menus for just $20, $30 or $40 per person and/or two-course prix-fixe lunch menus for only $10, $15 or $20 per person. This countywide affair gives foodies the chance to explore tasty treats from the beaches to downtown and from North County to South Bay. Leave the cooking to someone else and join over 140,000 diners in a celebration of the thriving culinary scene in San Diego County.

Tickets and passes aren’t necessary for this week of discounted dining. Just show up at any participating location; call and visit a nearby restaurant you’ve been dying to try; or call ahead to make a reservation, and eat to your heart’s desire. There are many local North County restaurants that participate. Visit San Diego Restaurant Week on the web at www.SanDiegoRestaurantWeek.com.

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North County Restaurant Reviews Casa Sol y Mar

The menu features traditional Mexican food with an emphasis on flavor and freshness, including a large selection of regional entrees made from scratch, and popular seafood recipes that have been in the restaurant family for decades. In addition, the menu highlights newly created small plates and appetizers, as well as entrees with a contemporary twist.

Ten different flavorful homemade salsas and mole, as well as a number of original housemade dressings and sauces, are prepared daily with all-natural ingredients. Deliciously appealing entrée salads, an extensive children’s menu and gluten-free, vegetarian and healthy dining selections are also showcased on the menu.

Guests will be happy to see several Bazaar del Mundo Restaurant favorites on the menu, like Carnitas a la Michoacan, Tequila Lime Shrimp and Tequila Lime Salmon. Additionally, the Ensalada Sol y Mar—an entrée salad replete with shrimp, crab, avocado, Mexican cheese and a fresh assortment of vegetables and greens—makes its menu debut. More offerings from the sea include Seafood Poblanos—two poblano peppers charbroiled and chock-full of sautéed pescado blanco, crab and shrimp, served in a jalapeño cheese sauce and topped with melted cheese.

While in the beautifully illuminated Cantina, guests can enjoy a famous Bird Bath Margarita in tasty flavors like mango, peach, strawberry, raspberry and lemon lime. During Happy Hour, every Monday–Friday, 4–7 p.m., house margaritas are just $3.95, and flavorful appetizers like Chorizo Sliders, Chicken Chipotle Flauta Suprema and Nacho Tostaditas are priced from $3.95 to $5.95.

Guests will sense the warmth and romance of Mexico as they enter through the large wood and glass doors and find themselves standing beneath a high glowing ceiling and magnificent iron chandelier. The interior is artfully painted in a fiesta of gold, crimson and orange jewel tones, sparkling from wall to wall. Each room, uniquely designed with its own character and charm, exhibits a slightly different blend of colors, sophisticated lighting, Mexican folk art, festive décor and glazed Mexican accent tiles in red, emerald and orange.

Completing the cultural experience, diners are charmed Wednesday through Sunday evenings by strolling mariachis playing popular Mexican ballads.

Casa Sol y Mar is located at 12865 El Camino Real, San Diego, CA 92130.

Call 858-792-4100 or visit www.casasolymar.com.

years. Even the finest and most successful require a facelift and/or new ownership to reinvigorate and instill new life into an already iconic brand. This is exactly what’s happening at the twenty-three year old Tuscany restaurant in the heart of La Costa. Three “seasoned” food, beverage and entertainment professionals are combining their 100 years of experience and transforming Tuscany to a level La Costa residents have yet to experience. It’s all very exciting!

From the most personable personality in the hospitality industry greeting you at the front door, to high quality, nightly live entertainment featuring world class musicians from San Diego, Los Angeles, and throughout the country, Tuscany is back, and better than ever.

Executive Chef, Robert Gaffney, from multiple five-star resorts, country clubs, and the finest dining establishments 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. The photo shown is a wonderful Veal Osso

Buco with saffron risotto, gremolata, and farmers market fresh vegetables.

This beautifully remodeled establishment boasts 5,500 square feet of comfort, featuring an open front dining area, comfortable lounge, full-length bar, and an exquisite new piano bar area. Complimenting the atmosphere, patrons are entertained nightly by San Diego’s “Best Flare Bartender,” who juggles bottles and glasses and flamboyantly pours custom made libations right before your eyes. Howie, the bartender, puts on a show not to miss!

Pass by the open kitchen and you are captivated by a large private supper club area where patrons will soon be enjoying concert events and large parties. Just outside the supper club is a spacious outdoor fire pit lounge and dinning area that features a beautiful courtyard with a water fountain and tables with umbrellas.

Review their menu, live entertainment, and their fine wine lists at www.tuscanylacosta.com. Tuscany is located at 6981 El Camino Real, La Costa, 92009 (at the corner of El Camino Real and Aviara Parkway in the Von’s shopping center). For reservations, call (760) 929-8111.

The Bier Garden

With an indoor/outdoor bar, and many places to sit and relax, The Bier Garden of Encinitas is not just another new restaurant. Located in the heart of historic Encinitas, on Hwy 101, next to Whole Foods, the Bier Garden takes the experience of casual dining to a whole new level with a place that locals already love to hang out at and visitors are quickly hearing about.

The Bier Garden features high and wide windows that surround the entire restaurant with breathtaking views in every direction. It’s the perfect place to enjoy some really great eats and wash it down with one of their 32 local draft beers or classically infused cocktails.

Many stop in to comfortably sit and people watch or converse on the news of the day. The Bloody Marys are quickly being labeled as North County’s best and are served with beer chasers (that’s right, a 4oz beer of your choice on the side!) Chef Andrew Velasco and Sous Chef Trent Berg have created a menu that puts a spin on old favorites and

creates new delicacies you are sure to enjoy.

The restaurant was originally built in the shape of a T-bone steak in the 40s when it was home to Tyler’s Steak House. To take it back to its historic integrity, the floor has been taken back to its original look and feel and the ceiling has been opened up to give it an incredible open feeling. The location, the building’s uniqueness, the vibe, and the overall feel, all come together to create a unique fun relaxing place to eat, drink, and spend time with old friends or new ones.

Happy Hour is Monday through Friday from 4–6pm. Enjoy $2 off all appetizers, drafts, wells, specialty cocktails, house wine, & sangria. Bring in this article and receive 10% off your entire bill M–F 11am–4pm. Open for lunch and dinner 7 days a week with Saturday and Sunday brunch starting in September.

The Bier Garden is located at 641 South Coast Highway 101, Encinitas 92024. Call (760) 632-BIER (2437).

Northern Spirits

Northern Spirits is a very cool, new, and hip jazz piano lounge and jazz bar that mixes cool jazz and spicy Thai fusion cuisine. How great is that! Located next door to Nattiya’s Thai, the décor is gorgeous and equipped with a back-lit full bar, soft lights, comfortable sofas, stuffed chairs, large picture windows, and a classic black baby grand piano.

Recently opened at the beginning of the year, this place has been blowing minds, and satisfying locals ears, eyes, and taste buds, while building a loyal following. Owner, Nattiya Sontisup, has designed and created a one-of-a-kind experience for North County residents and visitors.

Dig the jazz and dig into the Thai fusion cuisine! The yellow curry is mellow, sweet and absolutely awesome. Northern Spirits offers a

hip fusion menu complete with cocktails and drinks and a full bar.

They offer Happy Hour food and drink specials from 3 to 6 P.M. and are open until midnight Sunday through Thursday and 1:00 A.M. Friday and Saturday with Nattiya’s full Thai Restaurant menu available. Also try their sliders, grilled crabcakes, Lettuce Wraps, or Calamari appetizers along with a Chili Mango Martini or a Thai Old Fashioned.

Clip the coupon on their ad and get $10 off your total bill of $30 or more. Must present coupon. For dine-in only.

Northern Spirits is located at 727 W. San Marcos Blvd, San Marcos 92078. Call (760) (760) 736-9996 or visit www.mynorthernspirits.com.

Nattiya’s Thai

Download or clip their coupon on page 21 and bring it in. Buy One Item up to $10 value and Get a Second Item Free! Must present coupon.

Nattiya Sontisup, owner of Nattiya’s Thai, has created a warm, traditional atmosphere with a sophisticated and authentic Thai menu.

Nattiya designed the interior décor herself, which is absolutely exquisite. The atmosphere is classy, warm and exotic with water features, statues, Asian wall hangings, and fresh cut flowers on every table. It is truly a gourmet delight for those who know and love Thai cuisine.

Nattiya’s Thai offers a complete sit-down menu as well as take-out and local delivery. Try any one of her delicious soups, curries, specialty entrees, noodles, or rice dishes and you will fall in love with Nattiya’s, just as we have over the years.

They are open everyday including holidays and serve lunch specials and happy hour and are open until 10:00 P.M. Lunch specials come with soup, an appetizer, green salad, and steamed or brown rice and is serverd from 11am to 3pm. The dinner menu is extensive. Try the Pad Thai noodles and Pineapple Fried Rice. Nattiya’s Specialty dishes include Thai Chicken, Basil Salmon, Seafood Love Boat, Artichoke Panang, and Thai Steak and Shrimp. They have a full bar and serve traditional Thai tea, Thai wine, and Thai cocktails.

If you are thinking about authentic and delicious Thai food in a casual and sophisticated setting, then Nattiya’s Thai is the place for you!

Nattiya’s Thai Restaurant is located at 727 W San Marcos Blvd #115, San Marcos 92078. Call (760) 736-9999 or visit www.nattiyathai.com.

Rita’s Italian Ice

Finally! Rita’s (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) has now opened their first Italian ice franchise here in Carlsbad, California. The business is named after the firefighter’s wife, Rita. The store in Carlsbad is the first in San Diego, but many are slated to open soon.

Rita’s Italian Ice is made fresh daily with chunks of fresh fruit added.

Their Italian Ices are fat-free, cholestrol-free, and trans-fat free and offer more than 65 flavors. 10 flavors of sugar-free Italian Ice sweetened with Splenda are also available.

Other recipes include Cream Ice, Custard, Misto, Sundaes, Gelatis, and Blendinis. Cream Ice is a richer a 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 again 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 Milkshakes, Custard and 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 has already partnered with Carlsbad Educational Foundation, and the San Diego Sockers.

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

Casa Sol y Mar, the newest dining destination to join Diane Powers’ family of eateries serving fine Mexican food throughout the County, is now open in Del Mar Highlands Town Center.

Tuscany

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DEL MAR/CARMEL VALLEY 3804 Valley Centre Dr. (858) 481-3225

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North County Restaurant Reviews Tip Top Meats

County destination and your summertime barbeque headquarters. On any given day, the restaurant, meat counter, and market are bustling with local patrons and out of town visitors from all over the world. John Haedrich has created the finest Butcher Shop, European Delicatessen and Gourmet Market in North County, and 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.”

John makes the best sausage in San Diego and will be providing authentic sausage dinners at the Carlsbad Oktoberfest at Holiday Park on October 5, from 12pm to 5pm. You won’t want to miss this. It’s truly the highlight of the event!

Tip Top is the real deal; a one-of-a-kind butcher shop, a gourmet European-style delicatessen and a full service European marketplace.

Nobody in San Diego County comes close to the service and value that Tip Top Meats provides. Tip Top has been providing the highest quality meat and poultry for North County residents and visitors since 1967.

Try the Big John Breakfast for $7.98 or the Big John Burger for $5.98. It doesn’t get any fresher than from a real butcher shop! When you think about meat, go see Big John!

Load up at Tip Top for your summertime barbeque, grab a fresh sliced sandwich before heading to the Del Mar Race Track, or just enjoy Tip Tops many daily specials: Steak and Stein Dinners from $10.98 to $13.98 or Buy three steaks and get a fancy 9-10 oz. baconwrapped 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.

Solterra Winery & Kitchen

The Van Alyea family, a young married couple with a newborn baby and a sweet Golden Retriever, have opened the first ever full-service winery, tasting bar and kitchen in Encinitas located on Highway 101 in Leucadia. This is just the beginning of their story, and they are answering the dreams of North County residents and visitors who love fine wine and the SoCal beach lifestyle. Solterra is, beyond a shadow of a doubt, a destination winery on the map of Encinitas and San Diego North County.

The 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. We’ve all seen large open windows, gas lit heating lamps and outdoor tables in front of bars and restaurants along historic Hwy 101, but Solterra has

outdone them all with their long outdoor fire pit beach bar!

The buzz on the street is loud and clear by sommelier, wine lovers, experts, and guests that their wine is absolutely wonderful; and we couldn’t agree more. We highly recommend the Beacons Blend, named after our famous local surf spot. Owner and master winemaker Christopher Van Alyea is pouring more than twenty in-house wine varietals made from premium grapes he’s collected throughout California and Mexico. The Van Alyea Ranch is their vineyard in Sonoma County.

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 Winery and Kitchen is the place to be. Join their Wine Club and get great savings (20% off all wine purchases) and invitations to all their events. Solterra is located at 934 North Coast Hwy 101, Leucadia 92024. Open Tue–Sun; closed Mon. (760) 230-2970 www.solterrawinery.com.

Jamroc 101

gone ashore, cause the Island colors, vibe, décor and food are di real ting! As far as we know, Jamroc 101 is the only Jamaican restaurant in North San Diego County. They serve a Jamaican blend of authentic recipes with the look, feel, and taste of a down home Caribbean cookery.

Jamaican born and raised, Jamroc 101 owner, David DaCosta, says, “The ting you’ll remember most, is the wicked good food.” David and his wife Tina have made their restaurant into a real North County culinary destination. The diverse origins of the island’s people have brought an amazing array of cultures together to create an inimitable blend of recipes and cooking techniques. Jamroc diners will find hints of flavors from Spanish, Portuguese, English, Chinese, West Indian, and African culinary influences.

At Jamroc 101, diners will love the Wicked Jamaican Patties. These are baked turnovers or Mexican-style empanadas with sensational blends and fillings. These pastries are under $3 each and are absolutely delicious. They’re flaky baked pastries filled with your choice of curry, chicken, beef, or steamed vegetables. Their Coconut Shrimp is simply

to die for, and you can’t leave dis place without trying their famous Jerk Chicken, Jamaican Rice and Beans with a hint of coconut, or their Plantains. Absolutely delicious! Their Chicken or Pork Jerk is served on Jamaican COCO bread or in a combo plate with fried plantain, plus a choice of two sides; steamed fresh veggies, a unique sweet “Carib” Slaw (best slaw around!), garden salad, rice and kidney beans, or steamed rice.

Under Tina’s tutelage, the culinary team has become a master of Curry and Jamroc’s most unique dishes are Curry sensations. These tender choices are mild to wild including Beef, Goat, and selected cuts of Oxtail in a flavorful brown sauce with butter beans and spinners.

Grab an ice-cold Red Stripe beer, and try something new and wonderful! The menu prices are very reasonable. They also have a beautifully decorated outdoor patio that is perfect for islandthemed summer parties! Jamroc 101 is located (believe it or not) at 101 North Coast Highway 101, Encinitas 92024. Call (760) 436-3162 or visit www.jamroc101.com.

the finest quality fresh deli meats and cheeses? Ever see a stacked sandwich piled so high that you wonder how you can ever open your mouth wide enough to take a bite? Nosh is the place for you! It’s been many years since Encinitas has had an authentic delicatessen. Nosh has recently opened its doors in Encinitas and La Jolla and already the word is spreading quickly, like cream cheese on a hot bagel.

We highly recommend this Chicago-style deli to one and all. The #1, called “The Boss,” is a massive stack of very lean and perfectly seasoned corned beef, pastrami, Swiss cheese, and Russian dressing, on warm rye bread. It comes with crispy cole slaw and a crunchy kosher pickle. Hope you’re hungry, ‘cause it’s big enough for two!

Also, their Roast Beef sandwich is so lean, you hardly need to chew!

Nosh has specialty Sandwiches, Paninis and Club Sandwiches, and Nosh Signature Sandwiches such as Corned Beef, Pastrami, Roast Beef, Turkey, Chopped Liver, and Egg Salad just to name a few. Fresh breads include Rye, Kaiser Rolls, Challah, Bagels, and more. All sand-

wiches come with a Chipico kosher pickle and coleslaw. Homemade soups include an amazing Matza Ball Soup, Split Pea, Chicken Noodle or Rice and Mushroom Barley. Other items worth mentioning are their many salads, desserts and breakfast specialties. Their Morning Take-Out Special is a bagel with cream cheese, coffee and a side of fruit for only $4.95!

Owner and restaurateur, Bas Emani, hails from the windy city and brings the family business from Chicago to Encinitas and La Jolla.

Clip their coupon from their ad or on our coupon page and get a FREE soft drink and bag of gourmet chips with any full-size sandwich. Must present coupon.

Open daily from 8am to 8pm for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Party trays and catering are also available. Nosh Delicatessen is located at 337 N El Camino Real, Suite A, Encinitas 92024. Call (760) 943-6674 (NOSH) or visit www.noshdelicatessen.com. Also visit Nosh in La Jolla at 7734 Girard (858) 456-6674.

SBICCA

It’s Del Mar Thoroughbred Horse Racing Season, and there isn’t a nicer place to be than SBICCA in Grand Ol’ Del Mar! 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 for their 15th year in business. Their beautiful outdoor patio and upstairs loft heightens your senses with sweeping Pacific Ocean views.

SBICCA is known for quality cuisine and lavishly delicious libations at very reasonable prices. The food, service and atmosphere are all top notch. 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.

Lunch time is a special time. The lunch menu offers tasty cocktails along with wonderful burgers, salads, and one of the best Sea Bass sandwiches anywhere. Signature favorites such as “Flintstone cut” pork prime rib, or their famous Maple Jalapeno Glazed Grilled Scottish Salmon or Lobster and Crab Bisque, are not to be missed.

With superb service, an amazing ocean view, tasty fare and a casual yet elegant atmosphere, bring your loved ones or out of town guests to this quaint Americana bistro. 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.

Mr. Taco

Don’t let the name fool you! Mr. Taco is not your run-of-the-mill fast food taco shop. On any given day, Mr. Taco is packed with Mexican food lovers that crave the perfect burrito, sizzling steak fajitas, tasty tacos, and special Mexican sauces. It’s packed everyday with neighborhood residents, local business people, and Cal State San Marcos students and faculty, who all know Mr. Taco’s Fresh Mexican Grill is the best place to go for casual, quality, absolutely delicious, authentic, and best priced Mexican food around.

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. They also offer take-out and catering. Some of their favorite menu items are any of their combo plates that come with rice and beans.

We highly recommend the Charger Supreme Del Mar Burrito, which is a giant size wet burrito filled with shrimp and crab, topped with

tomatillo sauce and cheese for $7.75. Hope you have a big appetite!

Also try their Arrachera Beef Steak Sizzling Fajitas served over a bed of fried onions and bell peppers on a hot iron skillet for $9.95. Try a side order of their Jalapenos Chiles Toreados (3) for 95 cents or (6) for $1.50. Lastly, their chicken soup is gigantic with a ton of chicken. It’s fresh, hot and delicious for only $6.95. It’s enough for two! Actually, we recommend everything on their menu. The menu is huge, with appetizers, fajitas, combination plates, burritos, salads, tostadas, desserts and, of course, their famous tacos!

Clip their discount coupon ad and Get 20% Off or Get One Free Taco!

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

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Ya mon! Dis is di place! Jamroc 101 rocks Jamaican cuisine on highway 101 in Encinitas. It’s as if you’ve just stepped off a cruise ship and

Nosh Delicatessen

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North County Restaurant Reviews Pacifica Del Mar and Breeze Café

oramic ocean views. This is one of the finest restaurants in Del Mar and a great place to impress someone special, have a family gathering, or special corporate meeting. Pacifica Del Mar offers several distinct event venues that will seat 12 to 120 guests. Their Private Reserve is a state-of-the-art private dining and presentation space that will accommodate 54 to 75 guests. Breeze Café – is an outdoor covered patio with stunning ocean sunset views and accommodates 72 to 85 guests; The Wine Room is an intimate and very private room that displays hundreds of fine vintage wines. This room will comfortably accommodate 12 very special guests. Pacifica’s Patio is perfect for casual fine dining parties up to 120 guests. The patio has spectacular Pacific Ocean views.

Pacifica is a local gathering place, where high style and Del Mar culture come together for lovely libations and exquisite cuisine. Enjoy some of San Diego’s finest seafood dishes such as Sugar Spiced Salmon, Roasted Seabass, Seared Ahi and Grilled Mahi Mahi.. Other

entrees include Roasted Pork Tenderloin, Filet Mignon, and Sous Vide Maine Lobster. 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 from 4 to 6:30 and all night long on Mondays and Tuesdays. The Ocean Bar showcases more than 200 of the world’s finest vodkas from more than twenty countries.

Happy Hour features $1 off all drinks along with discounted bar menu items. Wednesdays are Vodka and Gin nights when happy customers get any of the two for $6 all night long.

The Breeze Café, attached to Pacifica Del Mar, was once hailed by critics as one of San Diego’s best kept secrets, also overlooks the shimmering Pacific, and is a celebrated coastal gathering spot for casual, outdoor dining.

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.

Souplantation Del Mar

Souplantation’s Del Mar location has a fresh new look and menu items! Their Del Mar location is the first in North County to offer the new menu. During their Grand Opening a long line formed for several hours as excited diners waited to build-their-own meal and check out their favorite local Souplantation with brand new updates. 10% of the proceeds from the event were donated to the Boys and Girls Club of San Dieguito.

The original menu still remains, but with new additions and options.

New menu items include cage-free and antibiotic-free chicken skewers, and Niman Ranch steak skewers hot off the grill for an upcharge.

This allows guests to add healthy meat to their meal if they wish but it doesn’t force vegetarians to subsidize it. Souplantation will also be launching a local craft beer and wine menu in the future as well.

It’s recent “freshlift” allows guests got to experience the new stainless steel dishware, contemporary butcher block tables, open spaces, new décor and the communal eating areas for those who are dining solo or looking for a social experience. The Del Mar location is one of

the first of many Souplantations to undergo a “freshlift” and implement these upgrades.

The very first Souplantation brought delicious, healthy dining to San Diego in March 1978. Many folks have grown up creating their own fresh salads and indulging in fresh-baked muffins at their favorite local Souplantation. Tammy Bailey, Chief Market Officer for Garden Fresh Restaurant Corp., wants Souplantation fans to rest assured that it will remain the same Souplantation everyone knows and loves but with a modern updated brand.

Great place for lunch or dinner any day of the week, especially for special occasions, birthday parties, business meetings, or family get-togethers.

Del Mar: 3804 Valley Centre Dr. (858) 481-3225. Encinitas: 109 North El Camino Real (760) 634-2500. Carlsbad: 2681 Gateway Road (760) 602-7800 (Express). Vista: 1860 University Dr. (760) 630-9217. www. souplantation.com

Ahi Sushi

Clip their coupon and get a FREE 8-PIECE CRUNCHY ROLL with any purchase of $5 or more. This is one of the best offers at one of the most amazing sushi restaurants in North County!

Ahi Sushi wants you to celebrate their 3rd Anniversary by enjoying a delicious (FREE) 8-piece Crunchy Roll. Are you hungry for great tasting authentic sushi but are on a budget? You’ve got to try their daily special offer. It’s 4-pieces of salmon roll, plus 4-pieces of spicy tuna roll, plus 4-pieces of California roll. plus 4-pieces of smoked salmon roll (16 pieces total) for only $6.95. So, if you think about it, for only $6.95 you can have a 16-piece cut roll and a free 8-piece crunchy roll.

This is probably the best sushi offer in all of San Diego. Don’t forget to present our crunchy roll coupon!

Everyday they offer 50% OFF Cut Rolls and Sushi. 50% OFF items are highlighted on their sushi menu. They also have lunch specials for $5.95 and Dinner specials for $7.50 and Sake Bombs for $6.95!

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.

By the way, 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 three locations: San Marcos, 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.

Ignite Bistro and Wine Spot

Ignite Bistro and Wine Spot, located in La Costa overlooking La Costa Green’s expansive rolling hills, offers an extensive wine collection as well as delectable appetizers, entrees, and their very popular wood-fired hand crafted Neopolitan style pizza. Enjoy their great Sunday Brunch from 10 to 3pm either indoors on an overcast morning or outdoors on their expansive and beautiful Bistro Patio.

Brunch is served off the menu and includes items such as their homemade crepes, All American Scramble, Veggie Omelet Crab Cake Benedict, burgers, sandwiches, salads and of course their famous Neopolitan Wood-Fired Pizza. With a full bar inside and an outdoor cabana, enjoy $6 enjoy bottomless Mimosas, $6 Pitchers of Margaritas, and $7 Bloody Marys. Live unplugged music takes place on Sundays starting around noon to 3pm.

Ignite is a great place to meet friends and family to hang out, relax and dine. Every seat is great inside or outside on their beautifully

designed Spanish-style patio garden named “The Bistro Bar.” Ignite is a great place for lunch too. Everyday they offer a 10-12” Woodfired Pizza, baked on the shelf with a salad for only $10 from 11:30 to 3pm.

Uncork, drink and enjoy from a large selection of domestic and imported wines at retail bottle prices. You can also purchase a bottle and take it home. Ask about joining their wine spot club! Happy Hour is Mon–Fri from 3-6pm and offers $3 or $5 drink specials as well as food specials. They have late night Happy Hours Thurs–Sat from 9pm to closing, and a Sunday Happy Hour until 6pm. For happy hour, try their delicious $7 Ahi Poke Taco, $8 Ignite Burger, or their $5 Man Candy.

Kids 12 yrs and younger eat FREE from 4pm to closing every Sunday!

And every day for lunch ask for their “Smokin Lunch Deal.” For only $10 you get a Neopolitan pizza and salad. It’s the tastiest lunch deal in town.

Ignite Bistro & Wine Spot is located at 6996 El Camino Real, Carlsbad 92011. Call 760-438-7800 or visit www.ignitecarlsbad.com.

Crust Pizzeria

Clip their coupon from our coupon page and for $12 get a 10” One Topping Pizza and a glass of house Chardonnay or Cabernet all day on Monday or from 3-6pm Tuesday to Saturday.

Crust is the place to eat great pizza, pasta, and salad, and drink beer and wine while hanging out with friends and neighbors. Charlie Meola, Italian American and serious Pizza Pie Chef, has put together what many now say is some of the tastiest pie around. Grab a quick large slice at lunchtime for only $4.86. Any day or night you’ll see plenty of people enjoying the atmosphere and great food. Once you venture in to see what the fuss is all about, you’ll soon understand why. Chef Meola’s passion for making the best pizza is evident as he brings his unique touch, Italian heritage and flavor to all his finely crafted masterpieces. At Crust Pizzeria you’ll experience handcrafted, artisan, New York-style pizza with a modern flair.

Crust is a classy but unpretentious neighborhood pie shop with a lot

of character. It’s truly become a neighborhood meeting, eating, and drinking place. Enjoy their outdoor patio on a sunny day or warm summer evening. Although the pizza is the main attraction, we highly recommend trying their Spaghetti and Meatballs (with a little kick), their fresh baked daily garlic bread, and other pasta dishes such as Penne Pasta, Mediterranean, and Capellini Alla Checca. Their many salads and desserts are all really great. For a tasty treat, try their Chocolate Lava Cake or their gourmet cheesecake–great for any occasion.

They have TV sports including Charger football, fine crafted beers, and select bottles of wine. Happy Hour is nightly from 3-6pm and on Monday all day long! Half-off bottles of wine are very popular on Wine Wednesdays. Find their ad in this publication.

Crust Pizzeria is open seven days a week and is located at 3263 Camino de Los Coches, Carlsbad 92009 (in the Sprout’s Shopping Center). Call (760) 944-1111 or visit www.crustpizzeria.com.

Carlsbad Ranch Market

Attention all Farmer’s Market Foodies! It’s peach, nectarine, strawberry, melon and plum season, and if you enjoy sweet tree-ripened fruit and flavorful local produce, Carlsbad Ranch Market is the place for you.

If you want to impress your family and friends make a trip to Carlsbad Ranch Market and stock up on some of the best locally grown fruit, produce, breads, chips and salsas.

Their daily homemade Mexican Tortilla dip, Guacamole dip, and Salsas and locally-baked tortilla chips are the best. They also have an assortment of fresh Julian Pies. Because these pies are always fresh baked without preservatives, you can’t buy them anywhere else. They are a real San Diego treasure. Carlsbad Market also has the best deal on bread and tortillas! You can save $1 per loaf on the same bread you buy at the supermarket! If you like good bread and want to save money, check out their breads and tortillas.

Carlsbad Ranch Market is an indoor fruit and vegetable stand and much more. Hate standing in long lines at lunchtime? 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. Buy a little, or pile it on; it’s so hard to hold back when you see their wide assortment including tuna salad, artichoke hearts, fresh cut fruit and fresh baked bread and rolls.

Very popular items are their tortillas, pretzels, and dried fruits. They also have San Marzano canned tomatoes for only $3.79! And, they have a really great selection of hard to find Lithuanian food products.

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

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North County Restaurant Reviews The Broken Yolk Cafe

The Broken Yolk is famous for quality, quantity, and great prices. Their Fresh Fruit Bowl is the biggest bowl of fruit that we’ve experienced anywhere. If you’ve found one bigger or better, please let us know, because we surely haven’t. 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. They consistently provide great food and service at reasonable 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 go after church or anytime 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 sunny 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 Special. 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.

All of their omelets are super large size meals. Between $9.49 and $9.99 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.

Lunchtime at the Broken Yolk includes a wide selection of burgers, soups, salads, sandwiches, wraps and paninis. For something really special, try one of their burgers or large salads. We also love their fresh made sandwiches, especially their Club Sandwich.

There are nine Broken Yolk Café locations (and growing) throughout San Diego with four 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 www.thebrokenyolkcafe.com.

Pelly’s Fish Market

Freeway at Poinsettia, Pelly’s is always “The Catch of the Day” and provides delicious freshly caught local Halibut, local Sea Bass, and local Yellowtail. A true local favorite, enjoy their spacious outdoor patio and sit and eat a delicious fresh fish lunch or dinner under an umbrella on a beautiful sunny day. It’s the perfect place for a late breakfast, lunch, or dinner, and the best place for fresh fish and people watching.

Over the years, people have been turning to a healthier lifestyle and eating more fresh fish. 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 shrimp scampi dinner, char-grilled mahi-mahi, char-grilled halibut, and grilled fish tacos. Grilled fish sandwiches are their specialty and are the talk of the town. If you’re in the mood for a salad, try their fresh Ono Salad, or Pelly’s Special Salad, or their Stone Crab Salad. 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 having a summer barbeque? 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.

Tony’s Jacal

“One of the most authentic north of the border...” Zagat Survey 1999. This summer and throughout Del Mar Horse Racing Season, bring your best friend, 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!

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. This historic San Diego 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 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) 755-2274 or visit www.tonysjacal.com.

Off The Hook

Encinitas. Impress family, friends and guests this summer at a real down home fresh fish house. Open 7 days a week, they serve ice cold beer and wine and pairings during Happy Hour. Off The Hook is always busy because their clientele keep coming back for more. It’s always bustling with happy, satisfied customers. If you are looking for healthy, fresh, and delicious seafood, this is the place for you! Their motto, “Reel Fish. Done Right. Done Fast” is what they’re all about!

Try their huge 1 1/2 pound live Maine Lobster dinners for an unbelievable price of $26.95! These dinners come with cole slaw, corn on the cob, French fries and lemon butter. You will most likely pay over $40 for a dinner like this anywhere else! They also offer Maryland Crab Cakes dinner for $17.95, and Sweet Snow Crab 1-pound Crab Leg dinners for $18.95.

This is how Off The Hooks works: First you select your favorite fish; then you choose your favorite flavoring; and then you tell them how you want it–either 1) as a sandwich; 2) as a salad; 3) in a bowl; or 4) on

a plate. Off the Hook fresh fish selections include favorites such as ahi, halibut, swordfish, mahi mahi, ono, salmon, trout, snapper, shark, etc.

Flavor selections include lemon butter, garlic butter, Cajun, blackened, lemon olive oil, garlic olive oil, or teriyaki.

They also serve great appetizers such as Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail, Deep Fried Calamari, Coconut Shrimp, as well as Grilled Fish Tacos, Fish and Chips, Halibut and Chips, Salmon and Chips, Grilled Fish Wraps, delicious Red or White Clam Chowder, Cole Slaw, Fresh Veggies, Green Salad, Brown Rice and Garlic Bread. They have a kid’s menu, cater for any occasion, and sell fresh fish by the pound. If you like fish and chips, you’ll love this place! Select your favorite type of fish and they’ll prepare it perfectly for you.

Off The Hook is open everyday from 11:30am -8pm and is located in the Target/Barnes & Noble shopping center on the corner of Leucadia Blvd and El Camino Real at 1042 N. El Camino Real, Suite E, Encinitas 92024. Call (760) 632-8553 or visit www.offthehookseafoodgrill.com.

Pizza Express

Eat in or take out delicious Italian pizza made with the finest ingredients at the new Pizza Express location in the 7-11 shopping center on Encinitas Blvd just east of El Camino Real. Check out their reviews on Yelp and you’ll see very high ratings.

If you’re hungry, for only 5 dollars you really can’t go wrong. Get a large pizza with one topping fresh from the oven. Other topping are an additional $1.50 each including favorites such as pepperoni, sausage, ham, mushrooms, extra cheese…you get the picture. It’s very tasty pizza on the run! They have quite an extensive selection including probably their second best deal…how about a large Hawaiian pizza with pineapple and Canadian bacon for only 5.99. Got a big family?

We recommend their Family Combo. For only $18.88, the Pizza Express Family Combo includes: 2 large pizzas with 2 toppings each, 1 order

of 8 chicken wings, an order of their famous breadsticks, and a large 2-liter soda!

Other menu items include Chicken Wings and Nuggets. The Chicken Wings are 8- Pieces for $5.99. You can also get 20 Chicken Nuggets for $5.99 or 40 Nuggets for $8.99. For dessert they offer Choco Banana.

Choco Banana is a baked dish with pizza crust, a layer of bananas on top, covered with cheese, and topped off with chocolate syrup.

Clip their money saving coupon and get a FREE 2-Liter Soda with the purchase pf any two large pizzas. Offer expires 9/30/13. Must present coupon from North County Sun. Try it once and we’re sure you’ll be back again. Pizza Express is located at 1458 Encinitas Blvd, Encinitas 92024 (in the 7-11 Shopping Center). Call (760) 753-6321.

Bruegger’s Bagels

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 sriracha Egg Sandwich. This delicious sandwich comes with an egg patty with cheddar cheese, sausage, fresh red peppers and sriracha chili sauce, on a bagel (shown in photo). Let the server know if you want a different type of bagel when you place your order. It’s absolutely mouth-watering delicious with just the right amount of spice! Of course, our all-time favorite is their classic Smoked Salmon and cream cheese on a fresh bagel with tomato, red onions and capers. Yum! 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 now 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.

Clip their money saving coupon from page 3 and get $1 OFF any breakfast or lunch sandwich. Must present coupon. Or, get $2 OFF any dozen bagels, or a free soft drink with any lunch sandwich.

Bruegger’s operates 300 bakeries in North America. 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.

Located in the Poinsettia Village Shopping Center, right of the I-5

Off The Hook is open everyday and is a family owned and operated seafood restaurant located on El Camino Real and Leucadia Blvd in

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Classic Cars Cruisin’ Grand Avenue in Escondido Every Friday through September Friday nights in August and September feature one of the greatest ongoing traditions in San Diego County: Cruisin’ Grand in Escondido. Cruisin’ Grand is a free event where more than 5,000 visitors and car enthu-

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siasts meet to see the 500 (or more) cars lining the streets of historic downtown Escondido.

Cruise nights run all summer through September from 5pm until 9pm. In addition to the cars, there are many family friendly activities and many restaurants on Grand Avenue stay open late for all the guests. Live music on three stages ensure that everyone is entertained.

Cruisin’ Grand parking for all 1973 and earlier “event cars” is on East Grand Avenue from Escondido Blvd. to Juniper Street. For folks planning to look at the cars and join in the fun, the best parking is in the city parking lots located on 2nd Avenue and Valley Parkway from Escondido Blvd. to Juniper Street. For more information visit www.cruisingrand.com.

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Summer Haircare—Tips And Styles

By Haim Knister, Owner Of Haim Salon

Summer brings high temperatures, humidity, sun, salt, chlorine, and travel, and throws a curve into your beauty routine for your hair.

Yet to achieve beautiful hair, it depends on how well your hair is taken care of. The summer sun is the most aggressive and you can burn your hair in the hot sun. From such abuse, your hair can become thin, dry and brittle and lose its luster. Therefore it is worth protecting from the sun by wearing hats, using special shampoos that protect the hair from the sun, use masks and conditioners.

If your hair is long and frizzy use a moisturizing shampoo to help hydrate hair and calm frizz. Apply a conditioner from the mid-shaft to the ends to seal the cuticle and promote shine. Apply a lightweight mousse from the roots to the ends to increase volume and blow dry the back section first with a large round brush. Stay away from sticky hairsprays, they dry out the hair. And, don’t shampoo your hair every day. To restore volume, sleep with your hair in a high, loose bun and in the morning, release the bun and shake out hair with your fingers.

If you have thin and flat hair wash with a volumeenhancing shampoo. Apply a small amount of conditioner

to just the ends so your hair won’t get weighed down.

Apply a volumizing spray along the roots at the crown of your head. Flip your hair over and apply a texturizing spray to just the ends. Blow-dry while your head is upside down and work your fingers from back to front, gently massaging the roots. When your hair is completely dry, flip it back over and use your hands to help shake the hair.

For coarse and curly hair wash with a gentle, sulfatefree shampoo and conditioner. Nourish and hydrate hair by applying a generous amount of leave-in conditioner to your hair. Work the conditioner from roots to end with a comb. Add a hydrating styling cream through with your fingers to fight frizz while your hair air-dries.

In the summer, think about simplicity. Summer is a time to let the breeze whip through your hair, tousling your bun and unraveling your braid just a little bit. There are many styles that work well: Sleek Perfection—Part short hair on the side and rake with your fingers for a laidback, sexy look; The Knot— Move your bun down six inches to the base of your neck for a relaxed, chic look; Waves to last a Day—Revive a blow-out from humidity by wrapping the ends around a large round brush curling iron to get movement and bounce; The Bob with Flair—Fine hair looks full when you cut it into a bob. After curling your hair, tuck up the ends

and pin to your head, using hairspray that is flexible to help it stick; Pick your Side—Create a rounded faux-bobmeets-bun by pulling hair into a low ponytail, securing with elastic just above the tips of your hair. Then roll the tail up and pin it to your head, moving it up the side, just in front of your ear; Braid of the Sea—A loose braid has a romantic feel. You can keep your braid casual by braiding it around your head, letting a few wisps fall out. Secure it with a pretty ribbon.

During the warmer weather, it is best to limit the use of the blow dryer and flat iron. When the air is moist it takes longer to style your hair which can result in further damage. If you must use styling tools, apply a generous amount of heat protectant before using them. And, to maintain both your cut and health of your hair, schedule a trim every four to six weeks.

Haim Knister is the owner of Haim Salon. His professional award-winning staff is dedicated to staying up to date with the latest styles and will be ready to help their client’s look and feel stunning this spring. Stop by for a complimentary consultation with one of their hair stylists. Locations include the Del Mar Plaza, the five-diamond Park Hyatt Aviara in Carlsbad, and the triple five-star Grand Del Mar Resort. Call Haim Salon for appointment at (760) 603-6869.

Stylish “Influence” Now Open on Hwy 101 in Oceanside A new, chic industrial lux salon called Influence: The Salon of Style is now open in the heart of Downtown Oceanside on the corner of Sportfisher and N. Coast Highway. This beautiful and extraordinary salon is visible from Highway 101 as you drive by. You really can’t miss it.

Influence offers an overall experience, not just a great cut, with a full line of both men’s and women’s services that set them apart from nearby barber shops and beauty salons in the area.

Founder, Justin Edward Jachura, chose the Paul Mitchell line because of the instant recognition, reputation, training and support is unparalleled in the industry. Jachura grew up in the industry and understands that trust is number one between the stylist and the client. With the recognizable name of Paul Mitchell clients automatically feel comfortable from the moment they walk through the

door. “I felt there was a need for a full service salon here in downtown Oceanside” says Jachura, “for years the Marines have been catered to at good barber shops but the needs of the female Marines and women in general have been generally overlooked. We want to give Oceanside something new with a fresh approach that can give back to the entire community.”

Influence features “Mitch,” an exclusive product line from Paul Mitchell with emphasis on the needs of male customers. Haircuts include hot towel treatments and scalp massages. Influence prides themselves in their well trained personnel and offers educational classes to other salon staffs in the surrounding area.

You must see this salon to appreciate its style and professional approach. Influence: The Salon of Style is located at 401 N. Coast Highway 101, Suite J,

Oceanside, CA 92054. Read about their complete story and book an appointment online at www.Influence-Salon.com or call (760)435-0000.

The Headquarters Salon and Wig Store Forms New Charity Foundation For Chemo Patients Who Need Financial Help Purchasing Wigs The Headquarters Salon and Wig Store was recently voted Retailer of the Month by Raquel Welch Wigs, and it’s no surprise , because this 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. Owner, hairstylist, and wig specialist, Cathy Ketchum, is an expert working with wigs and styling hair and especially working with chemo patients. It has been her life dream and goal to someday have a foundation to help patients that are having a hard time financially and need help purchasing a wig. Cathy’s new charity foundation does just this. It’s called “Look Better Feel Good Foundation”. Chemo patients that need help with purchasing a wig can now fill out some paperwork and ask for financial assistance. The Foundation board will consider every application and will soon let patients know its decision. As far as Cathy knows, this is the first foundation of its kind. Cathy and her foundation are just starting up, so if you could, it would be great if you can make a tax-free donation to help chemo patients

afford to look their best while going through the process.

Some longer recovering chemo patients need better quality “real hair” wigs because they need to last longer for washing and maintaining, sometimes up to two years or longer.

But experience really does matter in this business.

Ketchum began working with wigs in East Lansing Michigan in 1975. She opened her first Headquarters Salon in San Marcos on Rancho Santa Fe Drive in 1985, and just recently opened a new, beautiful 2,700 square-foot salon and wig store in San Marcos on North Twin Oaks Road near Hwy 78, across the street from the US Post Office.

The Wig Store has a private consultation room. The Headquarters 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, and to make it even more natural, they will also color it to match your hair color or give it a perm. If you purchase a wig from them, they will cut it and customize it at no additional cost...in a very

private consultation room. Headquarters specializes in working with chemo patients. Cathy says, “My whole heart is in the chemo side of the business. I just love my work so much. It’s not about the money.”

The Headquarters Salon and Wig Store is a full service salon. Haircuts are only $30 and manicures are $20. Salon Services include: men’s and women’s hair cuts/styling, razor cuts, colors, perms, weaves. They also offer complete nail services and wax services. The wig store carries synthetic and human wigs and hairpieces by Sherri Shepherd, Jon Renau, Raquel Welch, and Eva Gabor.

Mention this article and get 10% OFF their 2013 wig collection and get a free cut and style! They have over 100 wigs on display including a brand new line of wigs called “Now” for darker skin complexions by The View co-host, Sherri Shepherd.

The Headquarters Salon and Wig Store is located at 405 N. Twin Oaks Valley Rd #114, San Marcos 92069. Call (760) 744-2911 www.theheadquarterssalonandspa.com.

Elements Therapeutic Massage Opens in Carlsbad It’s a myth that all massages are created equal, and Scott Wooden, owner of the new Elements Therapeutic Massage in Carlsbad, is on a mission to help area consumers experience the healing benefits of massage therapy services tailored to meet their unique needs.

Unlike most North County area massage retailers, Elements has created a niche by focusing on providing therapeutic massage services. Elements therapists perform Swedish massages meant for gentle stress relief and relaxation, or deep tissue massages, including trigger point work, to meet clients’ unique therapeutic needs. Carlsbad area residents will soon experience the health benefits associated with deep tissue massage, prenatal massages, hot stone massage, sports massage and other massage services.

“What sets us apart is our dedication to listening to clients’ needs in order to pair them with the right massage therapist. We identify key details such as type of massage desired, specific pressure needs and individual issues before matching clients and therapists. This approach

allows us to provide a high quality and customized massage for each client,” said Wooden. “The Elements franchise was founded on the healing benefits of massage, and we’re looking forward to making a positive impact in our clients’ lives.”

Wooden earned his PhD in biochemistry from the University of Southern California and spent nearly 25 years working in the pharmaceutical and technology industries.

After helping discover and develop many biopharmaceuticals, he is excited to enter the massage industry where he can help make an immediate impact on clients’ wellness and quality of life.

Once viewed as an expensive splurge, Elements is making therapeutic massage increasingly affordable and available to time-starved consumers. The new Carlsbad studio is open 7-days a week, welcomes walk-ins, and offers a membership program that allows clients to receive regular, discounted massage therapy services throughout each month.

Elements of Carlsbad is located at 3247 Camino de Los Coches. For more information or to schedule an appointment, please call (760) 585-9101 or visit www.elementsmassage.com/SouthCarlsbad.

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Bates Nut Farm’s 100-Acre Farm Activities Farm Open Daily 9am–5pm M-F, 8:30 – 6pm Weekends VC Gourmet Food Truck Festival August 24, Saturday, 1:00 – 9:00 pm Spotlighting the gourmet food truck movement that has recently hit the scene, the Valley Center Gourmet Food Truck Festival celebrates this new style of street food.

A wide variety of cuisine from Asian street fare to decadent desserts will be offered, all reasonably priced.

New this year are the Beer & Wine showcase and VIP Food Sampling Session. Bring a lawn chair or blanket and dress Hawaiian. Dogs on a leash are welcome. Free admission and parking.

Bark For Life September 21, Saturday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm The American Cancer Society’s Bark For Life is a fundraising event honoring the life-long contributions of our Canine Caregivers. Families and their dogs come together for a few hours during the day and complete a one mile walk to honor cancer survivors and the caregiving qualities of their canine “Best Friends.” Free admission and parking.

Pumpkin Patch Opening Day September 25, Wednesday, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm The famous Bates Nut Farm Pumpkin Patch opens Thursday, September 25 and continues daily through October 31. Attractions include tractor hay rides, a straw

maze, pony rides, a petting corral, and a farm zoo. Special events, live entertainment, food and family activities will happen each weekend during October.

Shop for pumpkins, squash, gourds and other fall decorations. Grab a wheelbarrow and go right out into their 15 acre pumpkin patch to choose your own Big Mac—sometimes weighing anywhere from 50–200 pounds! Free admission and parking.

Early Days Gas Engine & Tractor Association (EDGETA) Show September 28 & 29, Saturday & Sunday, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm EDGETA Branch 22 and Vista Antique Gas & Steam Engine Museum will share equipment from their nostalgic collections. Antique tractors, trucks, washing machines, toys, tools, pumps, and stationary engines in operation will all be featured. There will be demonstrations of quilt making on hand cranked sewing machines, blacksmithing, and ice cream making. Tractor parades start at 11:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. both days. Free admission and parking.

Bates Nut Farm is located at 15954 Woods Valley Rd., Valley Center. Call (760) 749-3333 or visit www. batesnutfarm.biz.

City of Oceanside Events Supergirl Pro August 2-4, Friday-Sunday, 8am- 4pm daily See the very best that female surfing has to offer, August 2-4, at the Oceanside Pier. The Ford Supergirl Pro presented by Paul Mitchell is the largest female surfing event in the world and the only ASP 6-Star women’s surf contest in North America. The event will feature more than 90 of the world’s top female pros, including Bethany Hamilton, Alana Blanchard, Carissa Moore, Courtney Conlogue, Coco Ho, and many more.

The event is free to the public and will include live music as well as autographs from the pros, free hair styling from Paul Mitchell, giveaways, celebrity guests and a vendor village with a host of surf-oriented companies. You won’t want to miss this free event! The event will take place at Pier View South. Visit www.asaentertainment.com for more details.

Free Family Art Day August 4, Sunday, 1pm-4pm At Free Family Art Day, children and their parents work closely in the artistic process designing small works of art that reflect concepts and themes from the exhibitions on view. All art activities and exhibitions on view are free to the public. Projects are designed to engage children of all ages.

This event is free to attend. The Oceanside Museum of Art is located at 704 Pier View Way. Call (760) 435-3720.

29th Annual Oceanside Longboard Surfing Club Contest and Beach Festival August 9-11, Friday–Sunday, 8am-5pm Oceanside Longboard Surfing Club will host its 29th annual longboard surfing club contest and beach festival on August 9-11th. The event will feature food and merchandise vendors, live music, and a beer garden. The event will be held at the Oceanside Pier South and Junior Seau Pier Amphitheatre. Visit www. oceansidelongboardsurfingclub.org Downtown History Walk August 10, Saturday, 10 am-12pm September 14, Saturday, 10 am-12pm The Oceanside Historical Society features Downtown History Walks on the second Saturday of each month beginning at 10:00 am during the summer. Your tour guide will be Oceanside native and 101 historian John Daley. The walks begin at the Oceanside Civic Center Plaza at Coast Highway and Pier View Way. Walks take participants to historic homes, churches, and banks, three Irving J. Gill

buildings, the famed “Top Gun” house, the Oceanside Pier and bandshell and variety of other sites. Walks are free and open to everyone and are pleasantly paced so folks of all ages can participate. The tour takes about 2 hours. The walk will leave from Civic Center Plaza, located at 300 N. Coast Highway Oceanside. Call (760) 439-1319.

Tango on the Beach Every Friday until August 23, 7:15pm-8:15pm Join Krista this Summer every Friday for Tango On The Beach. There will be Tango Music, Light Snacks and a Beginners Tango Lesson off to the side for newbies & onlookers. There’s no formal floor, so ladies wear flats or athletic shoes you turn can in. There is no cost to participate, but donations are welcome. The event takes place at Pacific Street Linear Park, 112 The Strand South. Visit www.visitoceanside.org.

Oceanside International Film Festival August 22-25, Thursday-Sunday, various times The Oceanside International Film Festival officially kicks off a season of various film festivals, which are conducted annually in San Diego County and usually continue through the Fall. OIFF is an opportunity for independent filmmakers to have their work screened and judged. It also gives the film buffs a jump-start for viewing local and international films at a place in Southern California known for its rich history, beautiful beaches, and artistic freedom.

Events include movie screenings, workshops, and an awards gala. Call (760) 433-3632 or visit www.ocaf.info/ oceanside-international-film-festival.

Oceanside Harbor Days September 28-29, Saturday-Sunday, 9am-5pm On September 28-29 the Oceanside Chamber of Commerce along with Genentech will present Oceanside Harbor Days at the Oceanside Harbor. The event will feature arts and craft exhibits, great food and fun activities for the entire family. The event is open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday. Two event filled days of sun, sand, and surf provide an outstanding opportunity for residents and neighbors to experience fun activities including the new Beach area stage, Nail ‘n’ Sail Competition, Military, Police & Fire displays, and more.

Harbor Days is free to the public. Call (760) 722-8336 or visit www.oceansidechamber.com.

Tiki Swim September 29, Sunday, 10am-12pm Tiki swimmers begin their adventure with a mass start that takes them out and around the city of Oceanside’s iconic fishing pier. Once past the pier, swimmers turn north for a fast and straight swim towards the Oceanside Harbor, where halfway into the 2.4 course, the 1.2 mile swimmers will merge onto the same course following their own mass start from the Harbor Beach. The Tiki Swim is the only time swimmers can legally swim through the Oceanside Harbor mouth. Once inside the Oceanside Small Craft Harbor, the Tiki swimmers will enjoy the calm protected waters to turn on the afterburners for a true “finishing kick,” finishing at the boat launch ramps. The event begins at the Oceanside Pier. Visit www.tikiswim.com.

Cardiff Celebrates Dog Days of Summer August 10, Saturday, 10am-4pm Want a fun day of exercise, socialization, and bonding with your canine friend? Then come to Cardiff’s 8th Annual Dog Days of Summer Canine Festival! Dog Days of Summer Festival is the fastest growing street fair for dogs and dog lovers in Southern California, and is expected to draw 10,000 four-legged friends, fans and family members this year.

This fun event brings together the dog lovers community and their canine friends for contests, games, a fabulous silent auction, vendors, and, of course, food. It’s a great way to see old friends and make new ones of the two and four-legged variety. Enjoy dog contests, custom pet products, and animal adoptions, along with over 200 vendors, an agility course, and a doggy photo booth.

Proceeds benefit local animal charities and Cardiff 101 Main Street, which sponsors other community events throughout the year. Visit www.cardiffdogdaysofsummer. com for more information.

Ferragosto: The Roaring 20s Charity Gala August 17, Saturday, 6-12pm Even in a city of distinctive neighborhoods, San Diego’s Little Italy stands out. The influence of Italian culture and the strong bonds of community can still be felt today, carried on through years of the first Italian immigrants, to the vibrant and growing downtown neighborhood it is today.

This year, San Diego’s Little Italy will celebrate The Roaring 20s across America! Columbia Street in San Diego’s Little Italy will be transported back to the 1920s—a time of dolls, molls, and speakeasies! It’s the Roaring 20s—Little Italy style! A chance to step back in time for a night when everyone’s Italian.

Don your fedora, feathers and frills for a night of fun, excitement, glamour and glitz—and all for a great cause!

Proceeds will provide scholarships and support school programs and help beautify and restore the history, flavor and ambience of San Diego’s Little Italy.

The event will take place on Columbia Street in Little Italy. Visit www.ferragostosd.org or call (619) 234-4820.

Birch Aquarium at Scripps Events Full Moon Pier Walk August 20-21, Tues-Wed, 7-9:30pm September 19-20, Thurs-Fri, 6-8:30pm Walk along the Ellen Browning Scripps Memorial Pier, normally closed to the public, on an exclusive moonlit tour. Participants learn about the history of Scripps Oceanography and current research projects, while collecting plankton, performing experiments, and exploring the nocturnal habits of marine life. RSVP required. $22-$25.

Green Flash Concert Series August 21 and September 18, 6-9pm Enjoy live music, great food and drinks, and amazing sunset views from the aquarium’s Tide-Pool Plaza.

The acclaimed concert series is now in its seventh year.

The August 21 concert will feature Matt Costa, and the September 18 concert will feature Steve Poltz. Ages 21+ only. $24-$32.

SEA Days August 17, Sat, 11am-3pm Discover Science, Exploration & Adventure! Investigate San Diego Bay’s diverse environments and inhabitants and visit with local San Diego non-profits and scientists working in the Bay. Enjoy a Bay-related scavenger hunt and hands-on activities. Included with admission.

The Birch Aquarium at Scripps is located at 2300 Expedition Way, La Jolla. For more information, please call (858) 534-3474 or visit www.aquarium.ucsd.edu.

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Surf Dog Surf-A-Thon Bow Wow! September 8, Sunday Helen Woodward Animal Center hosts the eighth annual Surf Dog Surf-A-Thon, the largest surf dog contest in the country. The Surf Dog Surf-A-Thon features more than 80 dogs surfing in four weight classes plus celebrity judges, a pet costume contest, vendor booths and more. Proceeds benefit the pets and programs of Helen Woodward Animal Center. The Surf Dog Surf-A-Thon takes place at Dog Beach in Del Mar. Helen Woodward Animal Center is a unique, private, non-profit organization dedicated to saving the lives of animals and enriching the lives of people. For more information, visit www.animalcenter.org or call (858) 756-4117.

Encinitas Oktoberfest September 22, Sunday, 10 am – 5 pm This year, the 18th Annual Encinitas Oktoberfest will occupy six blocks in celebration of culture and tradition.

Oktoberfest originated back in 1810 as a celebration of royal nuptials in the city of Munich, and today it is celebrated worldwide. The Encinitas Chamber of Commerce has hosted this event since 1994 and has received acclaimed notoriety for capturing an authentic spirit.

A ceremonial parade led by Grand Marshall Edgar Engert, along with dignitaries and council members from the City of Encinitas, will kick off the event. There will be stellar performances of live German music by the Blue Birds International Show Band and Gemutlichkeit Alpine Dancers, and the highly anticipated Chicken Dance and a family fun zone with children’s games will get the whole family involved in the activities.

The marketplace will be transformed to provide attendees with a first class experience. Approximately 200 vendors will be present, including artisans with unique arts and crafts. A family food and refreshment tent will serve authentic German food, wine and beer. Oktoberfest will be a total immersion into the joyous celebration of the local culture with deep roots in long standing German tradition.

The daylong free event dedicated to friends and family will run from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and will surely have something for everyone. Call 760-753-6041 or visit www.

EncinitasOktoberfest.com.

Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey presents Built to Amaze August 8-11

Celebrate Fiestas Patrias at Old Town San Diego September 15, Sunday, Noon-4pm Celebrate Mexican Independence Day on Sunday, September 15 in Old Town San Diego State Historic Park.

Participate in traditional activities dating back to the 1800s—when San Diego was still part of Mexico—including lively dancing, music, food and drink. This free festival commemorates one of the most important days in Mexico’s history: its independence from Spain in 1810.

The cannon firing salute kicks off the activities including the “Changing of the Flag” ceremony, contests, parade, games, crafts and more. Attendees can march in the short parade around the plaza along with horses, dancers, and people in historical costumes. Guests can also relax and picnic in the grassy area in front of the stage that features free entertainment such as historical dancing and music.

The park is located on San Diego Avenue and Twiggs Street, and is conveniently next to the Old Town Transit Center, with Coaster, trolley, and MTS bus service. For more information go to www.parks.ca.gov/oldtownsandiego or call (619) 220-5422.

27 Tips to Sell Your Home Faster For Top Dollar North County Coastal – Because your home may well be your largest asset, selling it is probably one of the most important decisions you will make in your life. Once you have made that decision, you will want to sell your home for the highest price, the lowest commission, and in the shortest time possible without compromising your sanity. Before you place your home on the market, here is a way to make selling your home easier, get top dollar, and save thousands of dollars in commissions. To assist home sellers, a new industry report has just been released called “27 Valuable Tips That You Should Know to Get Your Home Sold Fast and for Top Dollar.” It tackles the important issues you need to know to make your home more competitive in the marketplace.

With these 27 tips, you will discover how to protect and capitalize on your most important investment, reduce stress, be in control of your situation, and make the most profit possible. This report you will give you straight facts about what can make or break the sale of your home.

You owe it to yourself to learn how these important tips will give you a competitive edge to sell your home faster, for top dollar, and save you thousands of dollars on real estate commissions.

To request your free special report visit this website: www.27TipsToSellYourNorthCountyCoastalHome.com This special report is brought to you courtesy of David Boe, broker #00672393.

Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Presents Built To Amaze!, an extraordinarily engineered circus experience custom-built for family fun where children of all ages find out what it takes to construct The Greatest Show On Earth. The visionary blueprints have been assembled with a contemporary toolbox of unparalleled imagination that will be unleashed from shipping crates right before the audience’s eyes for the all-new circus spectacular Built To Amaze! at the Valley View Casino Center from August 8-11.

Ringmaster Andre McClain takes the Ringling Bros. reins accompanied by his horse Comanche, to lead his funny and mischievous circus supervisors to construct a fantastic design of heart-pounding and wondrous performances sure to amaze and thrill audiences. With more than 110 of the world’s best artists & athletes representing 17 countries along with 95 exotic and domestic animals assembled together, Built to Amaze! is highlighted by several unique acts this year including comedic animal presenting duo Alex and Irina Emelin, the Trampoline Tower Tumblers from the Ukraine, and the King Charles Troupe of unicyclists.

In addition, the show features the electrifying high-wire acrobats, daredevil stunts on The Steel Vortex, the youngest

female Human Cannonball, re­­ mar­­­­­­­­­kable handbalancing duos, the always hilarious Clown Alley… and of course, no Ringling Bros. circus experience would be complete without our four-legged star performers, including the majestic Bengal tigers presented by the charismatic “Taba” and a fun-filled Asian elephant dance party.

Be sure to arrive early for several exciting interactive elements before the show starts! Opening 90 minutes prior to each performance, all ticket holders are invited to tour the Animal Open House to get up-close with the amazing animals. Then one hour before show time, families can step onto the arena floor to meet the circus performers and animals at the interactive All Access Pre-Show, free admission to all ticket holders.

Visit www.ringling.com for details and tickets.

Summer Sizzles with World Class BBQ, Motorcycles, and Classic Cars in Vista August 2-4, Friday-Sunday The Vista Village Business Association, in partnership with the City of Vista, presents the 5th Annual Smokin’ Q Classic, the 2nd Annual Blazin’ Bike Show, and the 24th Annual Vista Rod Run. All events take place in Vista from Friday, August 2, through Sunday, August 4, in historic downtown Vista.

The Smokin’ Q Classic kicks off the weekend on Friday night with a “Meat n’ Greet,” carnival, sidewalk sales, and guest bands from 5pm – 8pm. At the same time, guests are invited to browse the surrounding businesses.

BBQ tastings begin Saturday, August 4 with The Smokin’ Q Classic. The Smokin’ Q Classic, a Kansas City Society Sanctioned BBQ event, draws teams from in and out of state to compete for $10,000 in prize money, trophies and the next level of state competition. The Blazin’ Bike Show will return to the Smokin’ Q Classic for a second year. This

motorcycle show with feature 15 categories of competition and takes place from 12 – 4 pm.

After the BBQ, teams and motorcycles pack up and leave. They will be replaced by 350 Classic Cars as the venue transforms to host the Vista Rod Run on Sunday, August 4. Over 30 trophies are awarded for various categories and Best of Show will be featured on next year’s limited edition t-shirt.

The Smokin’ Q Classic is expected to draw over 45 BBQ teams, 300 motorcycles and 15,000 attendees. The Vista Rod Run has an annual participation of 350 classic cars and 10,000 attendees. Both events feature a children’s carnival, street fair vendors, live entertainment and a beer garden. Attendance is free and open to the public.

For more information, call (760) 414-9391 or visit www.

SmokinQClassic.com.

Noonan Family Swim School Locations Throughout San Diego Noonan Family Swim School has recently opened its fifth year-round swim school in Carlsbad. This beautiful indoor aquatics facility is perfect for all swimming abilities from beginners through advanced swimmers.

Noonan Family Swim School is well known in San Diego County for its excellent swim programs. Locations are in Carlsbad, Del Mar, Central San Diego, Rancho Bernardo and Murrieta/Temecula. All five facilities are family owned and operated.

Noonan Family Swim School provides parents and children fundamental swimming knowledge in a safe and loving environment. Their Learn-to-Swim program is designed for children ages 3 and up. Their instruction programs cover levels for beginners up to advanced swimmers who focus on swimming techniques. Each level places the emphasis on water safety skills.

For infants and toddlers, Noonan has its Splash Babies program in which the teacher and parent work together

to teach the child swimming fundamentals. This program focuses on water safety, floating, motor skill development, movement and fun!

For more advanced swimmers, Noonan Family Swim School offers intramural swim teams and stroke clinics.

These are designed for swimmers who have graduated the Learn-to-Swim program, those looking for a stepping stone to a competitive swim team or competitive swimmers seeking further stroke refinement. The intramural swim team works on building endurance and refining the competitive strokes. In the stroke clinics, an emphasis is placed on stroke mechanics, teaching the swimmer how to move through the water in a more efficient manner.

All of Noonan Family Swim School’s programs emphasize teaching children and their families how to be safer both in and around the water, while developing a lifelong love of swimming. For more information about Noonan’s locations and programs, visit www.noonanfamilyswimschool.com, or call (858) 451-0794 or stop by today!

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La Jolla Concerts by the Sea August 4–September 1, Sundays 2-4pm La Jolla Concerts by the Sea is proud to announce their 30th season of free concerts.

Every Sunday afternoon through September 2, Scripps Park at La Jolla Cove is filled with the sounds of live music. These familyfriendly summer concerts are fun for people of all ages, offering a wide range of musical styles for everyone’s enjoyment in an ideal setting overlooking La Jolla Cove. Hot dog, soda, ice cream, and popcorn concessions help support these ongoing concerts.

Fantastic prizes including gift certificates for local activities and restaurants are raffled off each week. Gather your family and friends and join us on Sundays, 2–4pm, for free summer sun, fun, and live music.

This year’s La Jolla Concerts by the Sea concert schedule is as follows: August 4 – The Benny Hollman Big Band, Big Band Jazz August 11 – Theo & the Zydeco Patrol, Cajun Blues August 18 – The Heroes, Rock & Roll August 25 – BetaMaxx, 80’s September 2 – Sue Palmer & Her Motel Swing Orchestra, Boogie Woogie/Swing Free Admission—no tickets required. The Concerts by the Sea are located at Scripps Park at La Jolla Cove (1100 block of Coast Blvd.), La Jolla. For more information call (858) 456-1600 or visit www.ljconcertsbythesea.org.

Thornton Winery Champagne Jazz Concert Series The 25th annual Thornton Winery Champagne Jazz Series continues to provide a stellar lineup of nationally renowned contemporary jazz artists. Thornton Winery continues to build on its national and critically acclaimed reputation as one of the finest outdoor venues. The intimate and acoustically superb Mediterranean fountain terrace, overlooking the beautiful Temecula Wine Country, offers a memorable and unique concert experience unmatched in Southern California. Call (951) 699-3021 for ticket information or visit www.thortonwine.com

Saturday, August 3–7 pm, Bobby Caldwell Saturday, August 17–7 pm, Boney James Saturday, September 14–7 pm, BWB featuring Rick Braun, Kirk Whalum & Norman Brown Sunday, September 15–4 pm, Boz Scaggs Sunday, September 22–4 pm, George Benson, Jessy J Sunday, October 6–4 pm, Jesse Cook Sunday, October 13–4 pm, Keiko Matsui

Tattoo Art Show “Needles Down” Showcases Local Artists August 10, Saturday, 7 – 11pm Join San Diego’s talented tattoo artists for a night of showcasing their original artwork at the “Needles Down” Art Show presented

by SD-too.com, on August 10, at Voz Alta Gallery in San Diego. More than 35 local San Diego tattoo artists will come together and put their “Needles Down” to display their original artwork in brush, pencil, pen or other medium.

You won’t want to miss this special opportunity to view some

subtle, tasteful, and wild original tattoo artwork.

SD-too.com works with local San Diego Tattoo Artists to help promote quality tattooing and showcasing their artwork at various venues throughout the community. Some of the artists involved in the show will include wellknown custom artist Terry Ribera of Remington Tattoo, and up and coming artist on the tattoo scene, Glen Sluder of Adora Tattoo.

Voz Alta Gallery is located in the Barrio Logan Art District of San Diego at 1754 National Ave. The show runs from 7-11pm. This is an all ages show but drinks will be available only for those over 21. Visit www.SD-too.com for additional show details.

Carlsbad Music Festival by the Beach September 20-22 This year’s eclectic and adventurous Carlsbad Music Festival will be held from September 20-22, at various venues throughout Northern Carlsbad and Carlsbad Village. The Festival will present the West Coast debut of the NewYork-based vocal octet, Roomful of Teeth, with the 2013 Pulitzer Prize-winning composer and performer Caroline Shaw. The Festival will also feature longtime collaborators and two of the most dynamic and virtuosic

performers in contemporary music, percussionist Steven Schick, and flutist Claire Chase, performing together as a duo for the first time.

The Festival will consist of fifty performances including a Village Music Walk on Friday, September 20. The Festival includes oncerts in Magee Park and paid concerts in the Carlsbad Village Theatre. For ticket information visit www. carlsbadmusicfestival.org.

Summer Sun and Dry Air is Hard on Eyes 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….especially during the dry months of summer. Don’t take your eyes for granted and take the time to make an appointment with someone that 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 then went on to graduate from the University of California, Berkeley School of Optometry in 1997. For 13 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 2010 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 2 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.

Listen Here: Better Music Websites You Need To Check Out

By Anna Shuster

You already know that iTunes and Pandora are solid sources of good music. You’ve probably also heard of Spotify, whose American launch a few years back brought a great new music service to the USA. But what you may not know is that there are other music services that do what those places do and more. Interested?

Read on!

Songza — Free — online radio If you’re looking for an online music player with a radio feel, but you’re tired of the audio ads and repetitive song choices of Pandora, try Songza. Launched in 2007, it offers professionally assembled playlists in any genre imaginable. Beyond the typical indie, pop, and hip-hop genres, it offers Hawaiian, showtunes, film scores, international music, nature sounds, and more.

The particularly special feature of Songza is that it allows you to pick playlists based on your current mood or activity. When you open the website (songza.com), it offers you a “Music Concierge” with five basic options based on the time of day. On a Sunday morning, it might offer you playlists for cooking breakfast, waking up happy, working out, or falling back asleep. The best part is that you never need to pay. Unlike Pandora, where you have to pay to remove those irritating audio ads, Songza never plays ads that interfere with your listening. So what are you waiting for?

Go check them out at www.Songza.com.

Bandcamp — Pay per download — music downloads On the surface, this website seems similar to iTunes, but with many bands you’ve never heard of. Why, then, should you try out this service? They pay artists more per download.

As great as Spotify is, it pays artists less than a cent per play, on average. Amazon and iTunes both take a 30% cut from most artists they host—plus listing fees. But Bandcamp’s only requirement is that they get a 15% cut of what the artist makes. And, if you do more than $5,000 in sales, that number goes down to 10%. The downside of this site is the lack of selection, but if you want to find some obscure gems and benefit smaller artists, www.Bandcamp. com is the place for you.

Last.fm — Free — listening tracker and online radio Last.fm is one of the more unique music services, because it does more than just play tunes. It syncs with iTunes, Spotify, and various other music services to provide statistics on what albums, artists, and songs you listen to most. It gives you charts spanning weeks, months, or years documenting your listening preferences.

From the stats it gathers, the site provides music recommendations based on your favorite artists. It compiles a personalized radio station for you that is truly tailored to you. You can also choose to listen to stations based on different genres or artists. Essentially, this site is great if you like tracking your personal listening trends and getting really good music recommendations. Try www.Last.fm.

Turntable.fm — Free — social music listening This one is a little bit off-the-wall, but it’s received high praise from Wired Magazine and the New York Times.

When you sign up, you’re given a little avatar that can roam various online “rooms.” Each room plays a particular kind of music, and three other users are set up as DJs playing different songs and artists in that genre.

If one of those users leaves, you can snag their place and play music for the room yourself. If people like what you play, you can earn “DJ points” and get fans along the way, which adds a little bit of an interactive element to the site.

But if you’re just in the mood to listen to some cool tunes, www.Turntable.fm is a great alternative to traditional online radio.

So if you’re looking to shake up your music-listening experience or you just want to find some cool new songs, you should check some of these websites out. Happy listening!

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Win Free Tickets to Four Great Shows at the House of Blues The North County www.

Sun and NorthCountySun.com have once again partnered with the Live Nation, the biggest concert promoter in the United States, to give away tickets to see four amazing shows at the world famous House of Blues.

Enter to win a pair of tickets to see: Pop Explosion Tour with Midnight Red at the House of Blues on Aug 9; Selah Sue with Bushwalla at House of Blues on Aug 27; 6ONE9 with Hitman Honey & Way Cool Jr at House of Blues on Aug 31; and Mickey Hart Band at House of Blues on Sept 9.

Pop Explosion Tour Aug 9

The iconic Rock and Roll Hall of Fame percussionist of the Grateful Dead and distinguished musicologist, Mickey Hart, will perform with his band The Mickey Hart Band at the House of Blues on September 9. Hart, considered one of the most accomplished drummers of our time, is deeply involved with American Music Therapy Association (A.M.T.A) to help fund and promote research that uses music therapy to treat neurological disorders such as Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s and Autism. Music is used within a therapeutic relationship to address physical, emotional, cognitive, and social needs of individuals. The band’s newest album “Superorganism” is expected to be released in August,

and will take us on a journey to the deepest world of rhythm within us.

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Enter to win a free pair of tickets to see one of these four great shows. Just visit fill in the simple entry form on www.NorthCountySun.com 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.

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Mickey Hart Band Sept 9 House of Blues

11th Annual Grape Stomp Festival at Ponte Winery September 29, Sun, 4pm-9pm The Annual Ponte Winery Grape Stomp Festival is their largest and most exciting event of the year. Join the fun and take off your shoes, roll up your pants and stomp!

On Sunday, September 29, Ponte Winery invites guests

City of Encinitas Summer Sunday Concerts by the Sea Moonlight Beach Aug 4 & 18, Sundays, 3-5pm Aug 4 The Stranger–San Diego based band Reggae/ Rock/Jazz Aug 18 Charlie Imes and the Hodad Surf Club–San Diego Singer Songwriter blends Rock/Folk/Jazz The 2013 Sunday Concerts by the Sea at Moonlight Beach are sure to rock the beach this summer!

Bring the family and enjoy a great summer of entertainment right on the sand at the newly renovated beautiful Moonlight Beach in Encinitas. For more information regarding the Sunday Summer Concerts by the Sea, visit www.encinitasparksandrec.com or call the Parks and Recreation Department at 760-633-2740. Moonlight Beach is located at 200 B St. Encinitas, CA 92024.

San Marcos Concert in Gardens August 24 and September 14, 7:30pm The City of San Marcos invites you to an evening with The Detroit Underground at the Wood House Gardens in Woodland Park, 1148 Rock Springs Road on Friday, August 24 at 7:30pm. The Detroit Underground is a high energy, funky show band specializing in blues. On September 14, join Tony Suraci and the Highwayman Band at the Wood House Gardens at 7:30pm.

Pre-show entertainment starts at 6:30 pm.

Come enjoy two great evenings of music at this beautiful outdoor venue located in the gardens of an old Victorian house. Bring beach chairs or blankets for lawn seating. Desserts and beverages are available for purchase. Picnics are welcome. Tickets are $3-$8. Gates open at 6pm. Parking is free. For tickets or further information call (760)744-9000 or visit www.san-marcos.net.

to take over the property and participate in grape stomp competitions, dancing, live music, and a seasonal Harvest Celebration buffet dinner that everyone will enjoy. The prize for the adult grape stomp is a case of Ponte wine.

Tickets are $46-$95. For more information, visit www.pontewinery.com or call (951) 694-8855.

Poway Center for the Performing Arts Foundation Presents The Robert Cray Band September 20, Saturday, 8 pm With 5 Grammy Awards, 15 Grammy nominations, millions of record sales worldwide, and thousands of sold out performances, blues rock icon Robert Cray is considered one of the greatest guitarists of his generation. Rolling Stone Magazine credits Cray with reinventing the blues with his “distinct razor sharp guitar playing” and credits his 1986 breakthrough album Strong Persuader with introducing a new generation of rock fans to the blues.

A consummate performer, Cray has written and played with blues luminaries ranging from Eric Clapton to Stevie Ray Vaughn, from Bonnie Raitt to John Lee Hooker. Re-­ cently inducted into the Blues Hall of Fame at the age of 57, he is one of the youngest living legends to receive the prestigious honor. 2012 saw Robert release his sixteenth studio album and embark on yet another world tour. Don’t miss his stop in Poway. A must-see for blues fans of any generation!

The Poway Center for the Performing Arts is located at15498 Espola Road, Poway, CA 92064. Call 858-748-0505 or visit www.powayarts.org.

Sharp Memorial Hospital Summer Concert Series Returns to Lake Poway and Poway Park Alternating Weekends The best in entertainment returns to Poway with the Sharp Memorial Hospital Summer Concert Series. The Series provides an opportunity for families and friends to enjoy a variety of musical styles in beautiful outdoor park and lake settings. All concerts are free, and everyone is invited to bring a blanket or chair, a picnic dinner or snack, and head out to Lake Poway and Old Poway Park for great summer fun on Sunday evenings.

Aug 4 Full Moon Fever at Lake Poway Aug 11 Pomerado Community Band at Poway Park Lake Poway is located at 14644 Lake Poway Road. Old Poway Park is at 14134 Midland Road Poway CA 92064. The concerts alternate each weekend on location. For concert information call (858) 668-4576 or visit www.poway.org.

Humphrey’s Concerts By the Bay Schedule August 1, 8 pm – Chicago August 3, 7:30 pm – Chris Isaak August 4, 8 pm – Bill Maher August 7, 7:30 pm – Willie Nelson & Family August 8, 7 pm – Los Lonely Boys/Los Lobos/Alejandro Escovedo August 10, 8 pm – D’Angelo August 11, 8 pm – A Midsummer’s Night with The Monkees August 14, 8 pm – Lyle Lovett and His Large Band August 15, 8 pm – Straight No Chaser August 16, 7:30 pm – Dave Koz & Friends Summer Horns Tour

August 21, 7:30 pm – Steely Dan August 23, 7 pm – George Thorogood & the Destroyers / Buddy Guy August 24, 7:30 pm – Toad The Wet Sprocket September 8, 7:30 pm – Melissa Etheridge Live September 13, 7:30 pm – Carly Rae Jepsen with Hot Chelle Rae September 14, 7 pm – Tower of Power / Average White Band September 19, 7:30 pm – Lynyrd Skynyrd September 20, 8 pm – Diana Krall September 21, 8 pm – Lila Downs September 27, 7:30 pm – Air Supply

Humphrey’s 2241 Shelter Island Dr, San Diego, 92106. Tickets www.humphreysconcerts.com

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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

August 1, 9 pm

The Pimps of Joytime with Soul Rebels

August 2, 5:30 pm

Atomic Groove

August 3, 9 pm

Blackalicious

August 5, 9 pm

The Heavy with The Silent Comedy

August 6 & 7, 9 pm

Xavier Rudd with Nahko and Medicine for the People

August 8, 8:30 pm

Passafire and Stick Figure with Tatanka

August 9 & 10, 9 pm

Kenny Loggins with Blue Sky Riders

August 13, 9 pm

Plain White T’s

August 14, 7 pm

Belly Up Beer Fest with Trouble in the Wind and DJ Man Cat

August 15, 9 pm

Souls of Mischief

August 16, 5:30 pm

Atomic Groove

August 17, 9 pm

Anuhea with Cas Haley

August 18, 8 pm

The Livers of Steel Tour Featuring Reckless Kelley, Micky and the Motorcars, & Wade Bowen

August 21, 9 pm

Black Angels

August 22, 9 pm

Queensryche Starring Geoff Tate

August 23, 5:30 pm

The Fabulous Pelicans

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.

DATE

VENUE

Ones to Watch presents Redlight King & Icon for Hire w/ Big B From Indian Lakes w/ TALLHART/ Makeshift Prodigy

Thu 8/1, 7:00pm

House of Blues

Fri 8/2, 8:00pm

Mower w/ Hi-Def Dynamite / Timothy H / Processor Sublime with Rome & 311 w/ Cypress Hill, Pennywise, G. Love & Special Sauce One Direction 2013 Tour Chimaira w/ The Browning / Threat Signal / Dark Sermon Casbah presents Foals w/ Drowners PopExplosion Tour with Midnight Red w/ Matt Hunter / Jillian Jensen / L2 / Boyband Project / After Romeo / Ochoa Brothers ft Ryan Ochoa / Mood P.O.D & Flyleaf w/ Stars in Stereo / Manafest Rebelution & Matisyahu: Good Vibes Summer Tour w/ Zion-I Kirk Franklin presents Gospel Brunch at House of Blues Luke Bryan – Dirt Road Diaries Tour 2013 w/ Thompson Square, Florida Georgia Line Jonas Brothers Live Tour w/ Karmin Casbah presents Cold War Kids Damage Inc, Southern California’s Tribute to Metallica

Sat 8/3, 8:00pm Sat 8/3, 5:00pm

House of Blues 5th Ave Side Stage House of Blues Sleep Train Amphitheatre

Sun 8/4, Tue 8/6, 7:00pm Thu 8/8, 8:00pm Fri 8/9, 4:30pm

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

Sat 8/10, 7:00pm Sat 8/10, 7:30pm

House of Blues Open Air Theatre

Sun 8/11, 11am Sun 8/11, 7:00pm

House of Blues Sleep Train Amphitheatre

Wed 8/14, 7:00pm Thu 8/15, 7:00pm Sat 8/17, 6:15pm

ARTIST & SUPPORT

August 24, 9 pm

Dick Dale with Paul Cannon Band

August 25, 9 pm

Courtney Love

O’Brother w/ Daylight / Native

Wed 8/21, 7:00pm

August 25, 8 pm

Andrew Stockdale (of Wolfmother)

August 29, 9 pm

Glow Party 2.0

The Polyphonic Spree Clash of the Titans Tour: Alkaholiks w/ Cali Agents / Casual

Fri 8/23, 8:00pm Sat 8/24, 9:00pm

September 1, 8 pm

The Marshall Tucker Band

September 3, 8 pm

John Hiatt

September 7, 9 pm

Don Carlos with Stranger

September 13, 9 pm

Jimmy Cliff Many Rivers Crossed Tour

Sat 8/24, 8:00pm Sun 8/25, 11am Mon 8/26, 7:30pm Tue 8/27, 7:30pm Tue 8/27, 7:00pm

September 14, 9 pm

Roger Clyne and the Peacemakers

September 15, 9 pm

Godspeed You! Black Emperor with Gate

Wed 8/28, 6:35pm Thu 8/29, 8:00pm

House of Blues House of Blues

September 17, 9 pm

Jason Isbell

September 18, 8 pm

Wynonna Judd & The Big Noise

September 19, 9 pm

Mishka

91X presents SRH Fest with Unwritten Law & Strung Out Kirk Franklin presents Gospel Brunch at House of Blues The Heartbreaker Tour: Heart w/ Jason Bonham Selah Sue w/ Bushwalla America’s Most Wanted Music Festival starring Lil Wayne w/ T.I., 2 Chainz Wintersun w/ Fleshgod Apocalypse / Arsis / Starkill HOB 20th Anniversary presents Enanitos Verdes – Tic Tac Tour 6ONE9 w/ Hitman Honey / Way Cool Jr Kirk Franklin’s Gospel Brunch at House of Blues Charli XCX w/ Kitten, Little Daylight Dave Matthews Band Summer Tour 2013 w/ Gary Clark Jr. Russell Brand – Messiah Complex Hopsinw/ Dizzy Wright / Brotha Lynch Hung Ones to Watch presents ZZ Ward – The Down & Dirty Shine Tour Mickey Hart Bandw/ Tea Leaf Trio Casbah presents Neko Case Andre Nickatina Rascal Flatts w/ The Band Perry, Cassadee Pope Rock 105.3 Presents Operation Kick Ass powered by Rockstar Energy Drink – Day 1 w/ Avenged Sevenfold, Volbeat, HIM, Halestorm, All That Remains, Device, Airbourne, Attika 7, Hell or Highwater, Mindset Evolution Rock 105.3 Presents Operation Kick Ass powered by Rockstar Energy Drink – Day 2 w/ Alice in Chains, Jane’s Addiction, Coheed and Cambria, Circa Survive, Walking Papers, Danko Jones, Middle Class Rut, New Politics, The Dead Daisies, Beware of Darkness, The Chuck Shaffer Picture Show, Charming Liars Bastille Julieta Venegas Tech N9ne 91X-Fest w/ Blink-182, 30 Seconds to Mars, The Offspring, Silversun Pickups, The Dirty Heads, Fitz and the Tantrums, Wavves, Atlas Genius, New Politics, iamdynamite Kirk Franklin presents Gospel Brunch at House of Blues Depeche Mode: The Delta Machine Tour w/ Crystal Castles Hanson w/ Paul McDonald Casbah presents The Naked & Famous Gary Clark Jr House of Blues presents Between The Buried And Me w/ The Faceless / The Contortionist / Safety First Keith Urban Light the Fuse Tour 2013 w/ Little Big Town, Dustin Lynch Vampire Weekend w/ Sky Ferreira

Viejas Arena House of Blues House of Blues 5th Ave Side Stage House of Blues 5th Ave Side Stage House of Blues House of Blues 5th Ave Side Stage House of Blues House of Blues Open Air Theatre House of Blues Sleep Train Amphitheatre

Sat 8/31, 8:00pm Sun 9/1, 11am Fri 9/6, 8:00pm Fri 9/6, 7:30pm Fri 9/6, 8:00pm Sat 9/7, 8:00pm Sun 9/8, 8:00pm

House of Blues House of Blues House of Blues Sleep Train Amphitheatre Balboa Theatre House of Blues House of Blues

Mon 9/9, 7:30pm Wed 9/11, 8:00pm Thu 9/12, 7:00pm Fri 9/13, 7:30pm Sat 9/14, 1:00pm

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

Sun 9/15, 1:00pm

Sleep Train Amphitheatre

Mon 9/16, 8:00pm Thu 9/19, 8:00pm Fri 9/20, 7:00pm Fri 9/20, 4:00pm

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

Sun 9/22, 11am Sun 9/22, 6:30pm Tue 9/24, 8:00pm Wed 9/25, 8:00pm Fri 9/27, 8:30pm Sat 9/28, 7:00pm

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

Sat 9/28, 7:00pm

Sleep Train Amphitheatre

Mon 9/30, 8:00pm

Open Air Theatre

September 20, 5:30 pm Liquid Blue September 22, 8 pm

The Psychedelic Furs with The Burning of Rome

September 27, 9 pm

Mother Hips

September 28, 9 pm

Wild Child

Favorites and Newcomers Play Carlsbad’s “TGIF Jazz in the Parks” The 28th season of the City of Carlsbad’s “TGIF Jazz in the Parks” free outdoor concerts features a lively mix of beloved local bands, last year’s favorite debut groups, and great new ensembles. The music covers a wide range of jazz-oriented, danceable music from big band swing to rhythm & blues to Latin salsa, with Afro-pop, zydeco and soul in the mix as well. The TGIF concerts continue through August 24, and are presented by the City of Carlsbad Cultural Arts Office. All concerts begin at 6pm and end at 8pm.

August 2 at Poinsettia Park–6600 Hidden Valley Road. Free shuttle service will operate between 4:30 and 9pm from North Coast Calvary Chapel.

The Bayou Brothers–Cajun Zydeco This beloved San Diego group is making its TGIF debut. The Cajun zydeco these brothers serve up is as authentic as étouffée and alligator sausage.

August 9 at Calavera Hills Park–2997 Glasgow Drive Free shuttle service will operate between 4:30 and 9 p.m. Check the web site in June for details.

Sierra Leone’s Refugee All-Stars – Afro-Pop & World Known worldwide as the voice of the dispossessed-yet-optimistic people of Africa, SLRAS was the greatest success story of the 2012 TGIF season: infectious, irresistible, inspiring.

August 16 at Calavera Hills Park The Styletones–Raw Soul This band hasn’t been around long but it’s built quite a reputation for performing the strong music and truthful, emotional vocalizing that is the essence of soul. And then there are those horns!

August 23 at Calavera Hills Park Big Time Operator–Big Band Swing The summer ends on a high note: the clear voice of band leader Warren Lovell and the sustained wail of the region’s hottest brass section. Without a doubt, this group is the TGIF audience’s favorite band.

Patrons should bring low-back beach chairs and ground cover to TGIF concerts. Many bring picnics; light refreshments are also available for sale. Opportunity drawings are conducted during the intermission by the Carlsbad Friends of the Arts to support the concert series and other cultural programs. Warning: Carlsbad police issue parking tickets freely surrounding event venues. Please be very careful where you park! Many venues are not marked well! For more information on TGIF Jazz in the Parks concerts, visit www.carlsbadca.gov/arts.

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Win Free Tickets to Five Hot Summer Shows at the Belly Up Tavern

The North County Sun and www.NorthCountySun. com are happy to announce an amazing ticket giveaway to North County’s premier concert venue, the Belly Up Tavern! Enter our ticket giveaway and win tickets to see one of these five amazing shows: Plain White T’s – presested by Star 94.1 on Aug 13; Anuhea – presented by Polynesian Underground on Aug 17; Queensryche starring Geoff Tate on Aug 22; DJZ-Trip on Aug 31; Wynonna Judd and the Big Noise on Sept 18.

Wyonana Judd is an accomplished American country music singer that first rose to fame singing with her mother Naomi and had 14 number one hits. She started

her solo career in 1991 and her first three singles “She is His Only Need,” “I saw the Light,” and “No One Else on Earth” reached number one. She’s been recording and touring with her newest band The Big Noise since 2011.

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!

It’s easy to win free pair of tickets to one of these five hot summer shows at the Belly Up Tavern. Just visit www.NorthCountySun.com and fill in the simple registration form. Winners will be randomly selected and will be notified by phone and email. Only (1) entry is allowed per person. Select your first, second, and third choice of shows. 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!

Aug 13

Aug 17

Aug 22

Aug 31

Sept 18

Plain White T’s

Anuhea

Queensryche starring Geoff Tate

DJZ-Trip

Wynonna Judd and the Big Noise

San Diego Symphony Ashford University Summer Pops 2013 The Ashford University Summer Pops San Diego Sym­ phony’s annual outdoor summer concert series is here.

The concerts take place on a stage at Embarcadero Marina Park South, on San Diego Bay right behind the San Diego Convention Center. Seating options include cabaret tables, grandstand seating (fold-down chairs), and general admission lawn seating.

Summer Pops concerts feature the San Diego Symphony and some of today’s biggest pop acts. This year’s Summer Pops performers include Michael Bolton, Ozomatli, Debbie Gibson, Burt Bacharach and more! The principal Summer Pops conductor is Matthew Garbutt.

BROADWAY TONIGHT: Les Misérables August 2 & 3, 7:30pm Les Misérables is one of the longest running Broadway shows, winning eight Tony Awards. In 2012, the movie was a hit, winning the Golden Globe for Best Motion Picture.

Broadway star Hugh Panaro and company sing the stirring, emotional hits of Les Misérables including One Day More, I Dreamed a Dream and On My Own. BURT BACHARACH – I Say a Little Prayer August 4, 7:30pm He is one of the most accomplished composers of all time.

With more than 73 Top 40 hits in the U.S. and 52 Top 40 hits in the UK, his music transcends time. Surrounded by his lush orchestrations, Burt and his trio of singers will perform his unparalleled string of hits including I Say a Little Prayer, The Look of Love, Walk on By and Always Something There to Remind Me. It’s the soundtrack of your life.

MICHAEL BOLTON –Time, Love and Tenderness August 9 & 10, Friday and Saturday, 7:30pm One of the most popular American singer/songwriters of the 80s and 90s, multi Grammy Award-winning Michael Bolton makes his Summer Pops debut. His signature songs and unmistakable voice will fill the evening with When a Man Loves a Woman and How Am I Supposed to Live Without You, along with tunes from his latest CD, Hitsville U.S.A.—paying tribute to Motown.

CIRQUE MUSICA August 16 & 17, Friday & Saturday, 7:30pm Soaring aerialists, acrobats, strongmen, jugglers and more!

It’s a beautiful blend of music, artistry and power as the best performers from Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus and Cirque du Soleil defy gravity with grace and style.

PIXAR IN CONCERT August 18, Sunday, 7:30pm Experience the joy of Pixar’s most beloved characters from the Toy Story trilogy, Cars, Finding Nemo, The Incredibles, WALL•E and Up to the latest release, Brave, and more. The visually stunning film clips accompanied by their memorable scores performed live by the San Diego Symphony will enchant and delight.

OZOMATLI: Salsa – Samba – Dancehall – Funk August 22, Thursday, 7:30pm Back by popular demand, Latin band sensation Ozomatli will “raise the roof” at the Embarcadero once more! Their music is an urban-Latino-and-beyond collision of merengue and cumbia, hip hop and salsa, samba and funk. By the end of the night, these Los Angeles Culture-mashers will have you out of your seats and dancing in the aisles.

MUSIC FROM THE ‘80s – Don’t Stop Believin’ with Debbie Gibson and Sam Harris August 23 & 24, Friday and Saturday, 7:30pm Celebrate Good Times! Sing along and relive one of the great decades of pop music. Iconic stars from the ‘80s Debbie Gibson and Sam Harris lead this fun-filled musical journey with hits from Cyndi Lauper, Michael Jackson, U2, Kool & The Gang, Journey and many more. There is also a costume contest. Break out your parachute pants and favorite ‘80s outfit and enter to win special prizes!

1812 TCHAIKOVSKY SPECTACULAR August 30 & 31 & September 1, Friday, Saturday and Sunday, 7:30pm Celebrate your Labor Day Weekend with family, friends and the San Diego Symphony! It’s our spectacular, crowd-pleasing finale: Tchaikovsky’s thunderous 1812 Overture! Brilliant young violinist Fumiaki Miura performs Tchaikovsky’s exciting Valse-scherzo on this soaring evening complete with booming cannons and fireworks over San Diego Bay. Call (619) 235-0804 or visit www.sandiegosymphony.org.

Haute La Jolla Nights Brings Live Music, Art Gallery Events, Shopping and Dining Deals to La Jolla Village Aug. 17 and Sept. 14, 6–9pm The La Jolla Village Merchants Association brings back Haute La Jolla Nights, a series of live concerts performed on the streets of La Jolla Village along with art gallery receptions, shopping deals, and dining specials throughout La Jolla Village. Haute La Jolla Nights was launched last summer to create a nighttime destination for residents and visitors to La Jolla.

“We were so happy with the increased number of people in La Jolla Village and the response from patrons, as well as La Jolla merchants during last year’s events, that we made bringing back Haute La Jolla Nights a priority for 2013,” stated La Jolla Village Merchants Association Executive Director, Sheila Fortune.

Each event features local bands performing live, outdoor concerts at nine locations throughout the Village of La Jolla.

Old favorites and new bands will play, with groups like Neveready and The Room Downstairs playing blues, reggae, and rock ‘n’ roll.

All Haute La Jolla Nights events are free to the public.

For further details, please call (858) 454-5718 or visit www.LaJollabytheSea.com.

Pala Casino and Resort Shows Rick Springfield Aug. 2, Infinity Showroom Gladys Knight and the O’Jays August 4, Palomar Starlight Outdoor Theater Battle of the Badges: Charity Boxing matches featuring members of law enforcement, fire, border patrol, etc. The Charity is Cops 4 Kids August 17, Events Center Billy Gardell August 24, Infinity Showroom Gabriel Iglesias September 21, Events Center September 22, Events Center – 2nd Show added!

Sheena Easton September 28, Infinity Showroom Australia’s Thunder From Down Under October 12, Infinity Showroom Lewis Black October 26, Events Center Pala Casino Spa & Resort includes a Las Vegas-style casino with 2,000 slot machines, 11 poker tables and 87 table games; a 507-room hotel; a 10,000-square-foot, full-service spa and salon that features 14 treatment rooms; a state-of-the-art fitness center; swimming pool with 12 private poolside cabanas, and dual-temperature outdoor Jacuzzi. Pala also offers 10 restaurants and 40,000 square feet of meeting and convention space.

Pala Casino Spa & Resort is an AAA Four-Diamond Award winner for nine consecutive years. Pala Spa was named the 2009 Best Casino Spa by Spas of America, and in 2012 received a spaAward and was selected by Spas of America as one of the top 100 spas in the United States. In 2011, Pala Casino Spa & Resort was voted Best Casino in San Diego by the public in the 10News.com annual No Taxes–No Resort Fees–No Parking Fees!

Pala is located 15 miles north of Escondido, 12 miles south of Temecula at 11154 Highway 76, Pala, CA 92059.

Call 1-877-WIN-PALA (946-7252) for more information. Tickets are available at Star Tickets 1-800-585-3737, or www.startickets.com.

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Pacific Symphony Summer Concerts Pixar in Concert August 17, Saturday, 8pm-10pm Beloved children’s films and music come together for Pacific Symphony’s presentation of “Pixar in Concert,” on Saturday, Aug. 17, at 8 p.m. The orchestra brings to life the cherished musical moments of such popular and captivating films as “Up,” “Brave,” “Cars,” “Wall-E” and many more. While the Symphony fills the amphitheater with music from the film scores, scenes from the movies play on a big screen overhead, giving concertgoers a truly unique multi-media experience. Award-winning conductor Sarah Hicks joins the Symphony as a guest, bringing her ingenious talent and artistry to the stage.

An Evening with Bonnie Raitt August 22, Thursday, 7 pm-10pm Pacific Symphony’s Wavelength Festival of Music opens the new concert series with the iconic Bonnie Raitt. More than just a best-selling artist, respected guitarist, expressive singer and accomplished songwriter, Bonnie Raitt has become an institution in American music. Bonnie Raitt started anew with the release of her 19th album,

“Slipstream” in 2012. The album marked her return to studio recording after seven years and the launch of her label, Redwing Records. A huge success, “Slipstream” sold over a quarter-million copies in 2012, making it one of the topselling independent albums, and earned Raitt her 10th Grammy Award to date. Opening the program is special guest artist Keb’ Mo’.

The Music of Pink Floyd –The Dark Side of the Moon August 25, Sunday, 7 pm-10pm The final concert of Pacific Symphony’s Wavelength Festival of Music celebrates the 40th anniversary of Pink Floyd’s seminal album, “The Dark Side of the Moon” and is played in its entirety with the orchestra. Bridging the gap between rock n’ roll and classical music, conductor and arranger Brent Havens, lead vocalist Randy Jackson and their full rock ensemble capture the essence of Pink Floyd’s ethereal harmonies while adding new musical colors in a symphonic rock hybrid like never experienced before.

Pacific Amphitheatre is located in Orange County at 100 Fair Drive Costa Mesa, CA 92626. Call (714) 755-5799 or visit www.PacificSymphony.org.

Grape Day Parade and Festival in Escondido September 7, Saturday, 7:30am-4pm Escondido’s Grape Day Festival is a multifaceted event with roots back to 1908. The event celebrates Escondido’s heritage, and highlights today’s vibrant city.

Grape Day starts off with an early morning 5K run.

Runners and walkers begin on Grand Avenue before winding through the Old Escondido Historic District. Following the race at 9:30, the whimsical Grape Day Parade will travel along Grand Avenue between Escondido Blvd and Juniper. It will be led by the reigning Grape Day King or Queen, who is crowned the night before at Crusin’ Grand. The parade features dignitaries, equestrians, floats, marching groups, bands and antique automobiles.

The free community festival includes grape stomping, an entertainment stage, contests, wine and craft beer tastings, and free grapes!

The entertainment stage in the middle of the park features a mix of musicians and dancers. A fun zone with bounce house and carnival games where everyone is a winner keeps the kids happy. There are periodic contests in front of the stage including gunny sack races and hula hoops. Adults enjoy relaxing in the beer and wine garden.

Shop the Country Store bake sale and if you’re lucky, you can buy some of Marie’s famous grape pie.

Grape Day Park is located at 321 N. Broadway, Escondido.

For more information call (760) 743-8207 or visit www.escondidohistory.org.

The Hermitage and Meditation Gardens at the Self Realization Fellowship Temple The Self Realization Fellowship Hermitage and Meditation Gardens, overlooking Swamis Beach in Encinitas, California, is a must visit when in North County.

The lush and tranquil gardens include places to meditate, a meandering stream, gorgeous tropical trees and plants, a beautiful koi pond, and spectacular Pacific Ocean views.

The Gardens and Ashram Center have been fixtures in Encinitas since 1937. The Ashram Center was established by Paramahansa Yogananda, who resided there

for many years. This is the place where he wrote the modern spiritual classic “Autobiography of a Yogi.”

The Temple and Gardens are located at 215 W. K Street, Encinitas, CA 92024.

For information call (760) 753-2888 or visit www.yogananda-srf.org.

LEGOLAND California Resort Features World’s Largest LEGO Model–Star Wars X-wing Starfighter LEGOLAND California Resort is proud to announce the world’s largest LEGO® model has “landed” at the family theme park in Carlsbad. The LEGO Star Wars X-wing Starfighter was unveiled for the first time in New York’s Times Square by the LEGO Group. Master Model Builders at LEGOLAND® California wanted to honor the official LEGO Group launch by building a Miniland U.S.A. version of the LEGO X-wing and replicating its arrival in Miniland New York.

The actual X-wing at LEGOLAND California is a 1:1 replica made of five million LEGO bricks that took a team of 32 Master Model Builders more than 17,000 hours to construct. The model weighs more than 45,000 pounds, stands 11 feet tall and 43 feet long, with a wingspan of 44 feet.

After viewing this marvel, guests of LEGOLAND California and LEGOLAND Water Park are invited to board boats and plunge 25 feet down a chute between two pirate ships and make a giant splash! The fun doesn’t stop there… equipped with 12 water cannons, guests can

choose which ship to board and choose who they’d like to battle: Captain Blue Brick or Captain Red Brick.

Pirate Reef features two massive pirate ships that stand 20 feet high and 40 feet long, a splash bridge that is sure to leave guests soaked, and a pirate inspired brick building play area. Throughout Pirate Reef more than 30 pirate-themed LEGO® models, made up of more than 223,000 LEGO bricks, are featured including both Captain Red Brick and Captain Blue Brick, pirates, monkeys, parrots, and more.

For more information visit www.legoland.com.

36th America’s Finest City Half Marathon & 5K August 16-18 The scenic 13.1-mile America’s Finest City Half Marathon (or “AFC Half” as it is often referred to) starts at 7am at the historic Cabrillo National Monument in Point Loma, runs along San Diego Bay, through downtown San Diego, and finishes near the Hall of Champions in Balboa Park. The AFC 5K begins at 6:45am in Balboa Park, starting and finishing at the Half Marathon finish line near the Hall of Champions.

The race weekend also includes an AFC Fitness Expo on Friday, August 16, noon to 7pm, and Saturday, August 17, 10am to 5pm, at the Sheraton San Diego Hotel and Marina, located at 1380 Harbor Island Drive. The Expo, which is free and open to the public, features numerous fitnessrelated vendors.

The AFC Half event weekend benefits the Cabrillo National Monument Foundation, Cancer Patients Alliance, and other local charities. For more information or to register, please visit www. afchalf.com or call (760) 692-2900.

Visit Agua Hedionda Lagoon Discovery Center The Agua Hedionda Lagoon Discovery Center is located near Legoland California on the corner of Cannon Road and Faraday Ave. The Discovery Center, operated by the Agua Hedionda Lagoon Foundation, invites local residents and visitors to the region to experience the history, nature, and surroundings that the beautiful lagoon offers.

The Discovery Center is open throughout the summer and is a “must see” when traveling in or through Carlsbad.

The lagoon is open to the public, and primarily serves families with school-aged children who care about the environment, the watershed and the community. See live turtles, snakes and a real, live, bee hive right before your eyes!

The Foundation is dedicated to preserving the lagoon and is active throughout the year by producing fundraising events and exhibits on an on-going basis including lagoon runs, eco tours, yoga classes, bird walks, nature hikes, native garden tours, and festivals. The Foundation has also been educating the public since 1990 and has been instrumental in keeping Caulerpa Taxifolia, a type of destructive seaweed, from reproducing and destroying the lagoon’s fragile ecosystem.

The Agua Hedionda Lagoon Discovery Center is a great place for field trips and for children and adults to learn about and enjoy its beautiful scenery and natural habitat.

It is closed on Mondays.

The Discovery Center is located at 1580 Cannon Road, CA 92008. Call (760) 804-1969 or visit www. aguahedionda.org.

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Del Mar Thoroughbred Horse Racing Features Big Concerts, Beer Fests, Pacific Classic and a Second Race Season in 2014 Win Free Tickets!

Racing at Del Mar takes place Wednesday through Sunday, with post time for the first race on most days is at 2 p.m. On Fridays the first post changes to 4 p.m.

The Del Mar Racetrack first opened its gates in 1937, and this summer the legendary racetrack once again welcome the nation’s fastest horses and Southern California’s most spirited party-goers. The seaside facility’s seven-week meet is filled with big races, free concerts, and exciting weekend events.

The Seaside Stage will host the racetrack’s Summer Concert Series, featuring free shows from a lineup of performers that includes Fitz and the Tantrums, Weezer and Ziggy Marley. New to the track this year is the Del Mar Grill Fest on August 17, where more than 30 championship barbeque teams, restaurants and caterers will be serving up anything and everything grilled: meats, seafood, veggies and desserts. Del Mar’s beer fests will each feature more than 100 brews, showcasing more than 40 IPAs on August 31.

Del Mar’s richest and most prestigious race, the $1 Million TVG Pacific Classic, will take place on Sunday, August 25, and is expected to attract many of the country’s

top jockeys, trainers and racehorses. This year’s calendar also features fan favorites such as the Gourmet Food Truck Festival on August 3, Donut Days on August 24, Free and Easy Wednesdays (weekly), Daybreak at Del Mar (weekly on Saturdays and Sundays) and handicapping seminars throughout the season. Dog lovers can cheer on the fastest dachshunds in the west between races during the Wiener Dog Nationals—a perennial family favorite at Del Mar on Labor Day Weekend, September 1.

The big news is that Del Mar may soon be reaping the rewards of a double racing season with the recent closing of Hollywood Park; one in the summer and one in the fall, beginning as early as November 2014. After 75 years, the famed Hollywood Park closed, which means the sounds of thundering hooves may well bring the Breeder’s Cup, a two-day horse racing event and one of the most prestigious races to San Diego. Many compare it to the Super Bowl of Horse Racing and could bring the biggest crowds ever to the Del Mar Race Track. If and when it’s approved by the California Coastal Commission ,and other state and local agencies, it is estimated that it could bring as much as 70 million dollars to our local economy.

For more information or tickets call (858) 755-1141 or visit www.delmarscene.com.

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37th Annual World Bodysurfing Championships at Oceanside Pier Aug 17–18, Saturday–Sunday, 6am–1pm Enjoy a weekend of the best of the best in bodysurfing at the Oceanside Pier. Approximately 350 to 400 bodysurfers from around the world will once again be kicking, stroking, catching and competing at the 37th Annual World Bodysurfing Championships the weekend of August 17-18. The competition takes place adjacent to the Oceanside Pier where competition heats will begin at 6:15 am each day, last fifteen minutes at a time, and end around 1 pm. A minimum of two contestants per heat will advance to each next round.

Wetsuits and fins on the feet will be permitted. On Saturday, Aug 17, 15-Minute Heats will begin at 6:15 am and finish at 1:30 pm. On Sunday, Aug 18, Finals are from 9:45 am-1 pm, culminating with a 2 pm Awards Presentation

Bodysurfers from around the world will compete in their respective age and gender divisions for trophies and prizes. The Men’s and Women’s Grand Champions will be crowned on Sunday afternoon, the final day at approximately 2 pm on August 18. The WBC reserves the right to change the projected schedule for various weather, surf conditions and quantity of competitors.

For those unfamiliar with the sport of bodysurfing: bodysurfers ride waves without the assistance of any buoyant device such as a surfboard or bodyboard. Bodysurfers typically equip themselves only with a pair of specialized swim fins that help to optimize propulsion so it is easier to catch large and fast breaking waves. There are many techniques to catch and ride waves. Bodysurfers must time their launch, pick a direction, kick and stroke hard with feet and arms, and then use their back and outstretched arms, to ride the wave both sideways and downward. Turns can be performed by digging the shoulder into the wave, causing the bodysurfer to slide to the side of the wave and accelerate. Advanced techniques include spins and barrel rolls.

The World Bodysurfing Championships in Oceanside and the Pipeline Bodysurfing Classic on Oahu, Hawaii are

Oceanside Longboard Surfing Club Contest and Beach Festival Partners with Guy Takayama Pro Noseriding Event August 9-11, Friday–Sunday, 8am–4pm The Oceanside Longboard Surfing Club (OLSC) will be hosting its 29th Annual Oceanside Longboard Surf Contest and Beach Festival. This year’s event will be celebrating 29 years of surfing contests produced by the Oceanside Longboard Surfing Club. As an added surfing experience, this event has been combined with the 13th Annual Guy Takayama Pro Noseriding and Pro-Open Surfing contest.

Both events will be held at the Oceanside Pier from August 9-11.

This year’s event promises to provide the public with a wide variety of activities that the whole family can enjoy.

Some of California’s and Hawaii’s most influential surfers, including L.J. Richards, Dale Dobson, Donald Takayama, Rell Sun, David Nuuhiwa, Phil Edwards, Linda Benson, and Jericho Poppler, have all been attracted to the Oceanside Contest over its 29 year history. Professional and amateur surfers from Santa Cruz to Coronado will compete for bragging rights in the Coalition of Surfing Clubs portion of the event, and a total cash purse of $10,000 in the Guy Takayama Pro Noseriding Contest and Pro-Open will be awarded to the top performers in each event.

In the Junior Seau Pier Amphitheater area just a few paces from the beach, the Beach Festival will be in full swing! Vendors will be showing their beach and surf influenced wares; local musicians will play all weekend long; and beer from various North County microbreweries will be flowing in the beer garden. The Festival includes the latest in beachwear, Hawaiian shirts, and surfboards by Guy Takayama and Hank Byzak.

Live music will be performed all weekend in the Amphitheater.

Listen to some of Southern California’s hot, local bands like So Cal Shocks of Mighty, Bitter Honey, The Two Tones, and Parsons Trio. Varua Tahiti e, North County’s premier Tahitian Dance Company, will perform their beautifully choreographed routines Saturday afternoon, and the Oceanside Sound System is the headlining band playing Saturday evening in the Amphitheater.

The Oceanside Longboard Surfing Club’s beer garden is also one of the biggest draws of the event each year.

Featuring beers from local breweries such as Stone Brewing Co., Breakwater Brewing Company, Pizza Port and Green Flash Brewing Company, there is no place else on the coast that so many tasty beers can be savored right on the beach, within view of the picturesque Oceanside Pier.

Experience world-class surfing, music, food and merchandise that perfectly embodies the Southern California surf culture. All event proceeds are funneled back into the local surfing community. The event is free. Tickets for the Saturday luau can be purchased on site for $10, beer tickets can be purchased for $5. The Oceanside Pier and Junior Seau Pier Amphitheater are located at 200 N. The Strand in Oceanside, CA. Call (760) 500-0745 or visit www. oceansidelongboardsurfingclub.org.

the two biggest bodysurfing competitions in the world.

The World Bodysurfing Championship began in 1977, and runs every August in Oceanside. Another long time SoCal contest is the Manhattan Beach Bodysurfing Contest, which is part of the International Surf Festival held in Manhattan Beach, California. It was originally formed by the Gillis Beach Bodysurfing Association, in Playa del Ray and dates back to 1964.

It’s impossible to talk about bodysurfing without mentioning the most famous bodysurfing spot in the world, The Wedge in Balboa at Newport Beach, California, just up the coast from us. Wave faces at The Wedge can reach upwards of 30 ft or more on big southern hemisphere and hurricanegenerated swells during the spring, summer, and fall. Known mainly for high performance bodysurfing and intense jaw dropping rides and wipeouts, these waves are created by swells hitting the jetty and rebounding into oncoming waves, creating the “wedge effect,” which results in peaks that can increase to incredible sizes and shapes. The Wedge in Balboa Newport Beach is to bodysurfing what the Pipeline in Hawaii is to surfing. For more information, visit www. worldbodysurfing.org.

WTA Championship Tennis at La Costa Resort and Spa Through August 4 Watch some of the best women’s professional tennis players in the world at the Omni La Costa Resort and Spa through August 4. The Southern California Open is the second stop on the Emirates Airline US Open Series, the North American summer hardcourt slate of events between Wimbledon and the US Open. Staged since 1984, and a past winner of the WTA’s Premier Tournament of the Year, the event is held in Carlsbad, California, at the La Costa Resort and Spa, one of the most popular tennis destinations in the US. Highlighting this year’s Southern California Open player field will be current No. 2 and 2013 Australian Open champion Victoria Azarenka of Belarus and World No. 4 and 2011 tournament champion Agnieszka Radwanska of Poland. Among the other entries are defending tournament champion and World No. 18 Dominika Cibulkova of Slovakia and last year’s finalist, Marion Bartoli of France, currently ranked No. 15 in the world. Other players include World No. 8 Petra Kvitova of Czech Republic, No. 11 Roberta Vinci of Italy, No. 12 Ana Ivanovic and No. 16 Jelena Jankovic of Serbia and 2010 Southern California Open champion Svetlana Kuznetsova of Russia, ranked No. 26 in the world.

Visit www.southerncaliforniaopen13.com for a complete field of players or to purchase tickets or call (760) 930-7032.

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PURE The Blowout Bar Now Open at the Lumberyard in Encinitas

Cake Crafters Supply Store Grand Opening

Got a hot date, important business meeting, special occasion, or just looking for that stylish edge, and your hair needs some TLC? Announcing San Diego’s hottest new blowout bar, PURE, nearby at the Lumberyard in Encinitas!

According to award-winning hair salon owner of 25 years and business/style speaker and visionary, Gayle Fulbright, “PURE the blowout bar, has joined the hottest new trend in the beauty industry, and will soon be leading the way, because PURE will consistently deliver an extraordinary experience, in an eco-concious environment, with girl fun in mind.”

Blowouts are a new alternative to visiting a regular hair salon; all they do is shampoo, blow dry and style. It’s a whole new experience that will cost $35 for 45 minutes. There’s no use of chemicals, no cuts, just the PURE pleasure of a

If you are looking for cake supplies and products, 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, and chocolates. Some of their highly specialized products include professionally anodized aluminum pans that are commercial quality, PME tools and cutters, Wilton products, and a wide assortment of molds and tools.

Cake Crafters will help you with all your baking needs including baking tips and a variety of classes from beginner to pro. Check out their new inventory! They are open everyday 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.

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It’s a specialty, like nail salons, and an idea whose time has come. How many people go specifically to a coffee shop for a latte instead of a restaurant for a cup of coffee?

PURE the blowout bar will be open 7-days a week from 9am to 9pm. Gayle also assures that this experience is absolutely pleasureful and is planning PURE pleasure with having GNOs (Girls Nights Out) where girlfriends can meet and have fun while they get their hair done. How nice is that!

PURE the blowout bar is located at 1031 South Coast Highway 101, # A102, Encinitas, CA 92024. Call (760) 4871500. Photo: by Solifoto/Laura Bravo Mertz.

New Gifts, Art Gallery, and a Furniture Design Studio Now Open at Rancho Santa Fe Plaza Known for style and sophistication, Rancho Santa Fe Plaza provides just about everything your heart desires, from French pastries, to fine dining, wine, salons, boutiques, galleries and spas. Just recently, a new gift shop, art gallery, and furniture and interior design studio opened, and we’d like to tell you a little about them.

Renaissance Galleries has recently relocated their Thomas Kinkade Gallery from El Cajon to the Rancho Santa Fe Plaza. The gallery, which has been in business for 18 years, has expanded their art and gift products and now features limited edition artwork of world renowned luminist artists Thomas Kinkade, Robert Finale, and Disney artist, Paige O’Hara. Many know O’Hara as the voice of “Belle” in the Disney movie Beauty and the Beast. Her beautiful paintings depict wonderful scenes from the Disney movie. The gallery also features unique limited edition reproduction of the Leonardo da Vinci sculpture, “Horse & Rider” derived from a mold of the original Leonardo wax model. Also, Renaissance Galleries continues to support the Helen Woodward Animal Center in Rancho Santa Fe, helping to raise money and awareness through gallery charity events. This quaint and interesting gallery also has locations in Las Vegas at the Venetian/ Palazzo Hotel and another in the Las Vegas Town Square Mall. Gallery owners, Mike & Linda Koligman, are excited to be part of the Olivenhain/Encinitas community and look forward to welcoming you into their gallery. For more information please call, (760) 230-1575 or visit www. renaissanceartgalleries.com.

Finezza Fine Gifts is a new luxury gift and home accessories boutique, located at the Rancho Santa Fe Plaza.

When you walk into this boutique, all of your senses will come to life. In a matter of seconds, your brain will start tin-

gling, and the first word out of your mouth will be “Wow!” Whether you’re looking for something for yourself or a loved one, Finezza Fine Gifts has everything from unique home fragrances, like their Hervé Gambs diffusers, to extremely unique lines of luxurious soaps, lotions, candles, wrapping paper, and fine stationery from Europe. Turn to the left or right and your attention will be on pillowcases, picture frames, pet bowls and beds, and a plethora of fine art pieces and accessories. Finezza has been referred to as the “Best Kept Secret in the Ranch” by several repeat customers. You can find great gifts for yourself, friends, and special occasions. Finezza invites you to visit their boutique and indulge in the truly unique products that they offer. For more information, call (760) 230-6621.

One might say that Kris Lajeskie’s expansion to Rancho Santa Fe is by design. As principal for the international interior design firm, Kris Lajeskie Design Group, Inc., Lajeskie’s firm specializes in luxury residential, cultural hotel, and restaurant design. Lajeskie has been commuting to Rancho Santa Fe for the last five years to design and create for her long term residential clients. According to Lajeskie, “My clients were extremely instrumental in my expansion to the Ranch. They literally orchestrated the procurement of my new retail showroom at Rancho Santa Fe Plaza. I am beyond thrilled with the expansion of my interior design business and the new retail showcase. I couldn’t have asked for a more perfect space to transform into a major statement of my design vision and aesthetic.”

The intention behind creating the retail environment is to showcase the type of masterful design techniques she uses in her interiors, as well as a way to offer custom and distinctive furnishings, collectibles and treasures from around the world that her group uses in their interiors. It’s the first time she is making this concept available to the public, but Kris Lajeskie assures that the area residents are in keeping with her current profile of sophisticated clients around the country that know and expect quality and value. Call Kris Lajeskie Design Group at (505) 986-1551 or visit www.krislajeskiedesign.com.

Rancho Santa Fe Plaza is located at 162 S. Rancho Santa Fe Road, Encinitas, CA 92024.

Visit www.ranchosantafeplaza.com for more information.

Local Salon Benefits Community in a Special Way Having been open for only six months, Bryll Hair Lounge, in La Costa, is already leaving a lasting impression on the community. During the months of April and May, the team at Bryll Hair Lounge, inspired by stylist, Lauren Schneider, encouraged their clientele to donate any used or unused products they had lying around, e.g. hair and skin products and lotions. The purpose was to benefit local homeless and women’s shelters in North County.

Before long they had donations flowing in from everywhere. Not only were clients bringing in their own products from under their sinks and cupboards, but some were posting signs and placing donation boxes at their office buildings. One product distribution company, Sweis, Inc., sent boxes of product their way.

The team at Bryll was awed by the unexpected response from the community. Being able to use their business as a pedestal to promote community well-being is one of

the reasons they wanted to be small business owners in the first place. When asked what this meant to the salon, owner Bryan Boyd stated, “This event really opened our eyes as to what is possible within a community. The support we received from our clients, distributors, and friends was second to none. We have only been in business for six months. For us to get a positive response such as this is staggering. We are excited to continue these types of events in the future and know that it can only get better.”

Bryll Hair Lounge is now offering 20% off to first time customers and has a New Talent Special every Tuesday through Friday. The salon is located at 3263 Camino De Los Coches, in the Sprouts Shopping Center. If you are interested in learning more about Bryll Hair Lounge, you can visit them online at www.bryll.com or call the salon at 760.753.1337. Bryll Hair Lounge is always ready to “Reveal your Style” and “Define your Image!”

Carlsbad Jeweler Gives Tips to Local Charities

More than twenty years ago, a curious practice began at Gems of La Costa: the owners started working for tips!

While these local “mom and pop” jewelers are traditional in many ways, Dale & Linda Condy decided to put a new spin on things by doing small repairs in exchange for voluntary donations (tips) for local charities. They call their tips “Charity Charges” and it’s their own unique way of giving back to the community.

Jewelers often provide small services such as adjusting a loose clasp, replacing a pin on a watch band, or simply checking and cleaning jewelry. Historically, jewelers have done the repairs as goodwill gestures. It’s how Dale learned the business starting in the ‘60’s and it was natural to continue this approach after opening his store in 1989.

Over time, the Condys realized that many customers felt uncomfortable with the free repair. Some would leave cash on the counter in an attempt to pay for the service. The “tips” were collected and it was decided to give them to local non-profit groups. An engraved plate was placed on a glass jar and their “Charity Charges” tip jar was born. Since long retail hours limited the Condys’ ability to volunteer, it became an innovative way for them to give back. It was something their customers felt good about as well.

Today, more than two decades and thousands of dollars later, Gems of La Costa continues the practice of working for tips. When the staff can provide certain minor repairs that require an inexpensive part or a small amount of time, they allow the customer to determine the value of the Charity Charge. The voluntary donations are donated to local nonprofit organizations to help fund the work they do.

Some of the donations go to Hospice of the North Coast and Dale shares his business experience with this important organization. He serves on the Board of Directors and assists the HNC Resale Shop by assessing the value of jewelry donations. Currently, the Gems of La Costa “Charity Charges” are being collected for HNC’s Pacifica House which will be the first hospice house in North County.

So, next time you need a small repair, or your wedding ring cleaned, think about Gems of La Costa and the Condys’ “Charity Charges” jar and feel good about giving to a worthy cause.

Gems of La Costa is located at El Camino Real and Aviara Pky at 6985 El Camino Real #107, Carlsbad 92009.

Call (760) 930-1200 or visit www.gemsoflacosta.com.

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San Diego Zoo Safari Park’s “Summer Safari” and San Diego Zoo’s “Nighttime Zoo” and Koalafornia Dreamin’ We’ve Got Free Tickets!

Summer Safari at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park allows guests to experience the sights and sounds of African animals with exciting animal encounters, including Cheetah Run, a unique, jawdropping experience of watching a cheetah do what it does best–run. This free, daily event, weather permitting, is a definite crowd pleaser. During Cheetah Run, the cat races on a straight, 300-foot-long track, stretching its legs to reach a maximum speed of about 70 mph.

Long summer days mean more time for fun at the San Diego Zoo with extended hours. The Zoo stays open through September 2, from 9am to 9pm. The theme this summer is Koalafornia Dreamin’. The Hunte Amphitheater is unveiling a new show called “Australiana,” in which Aussie lore comes to life through acrobatics and aerial acts. Costumed char-

acters of a koala, a hand-balancing snake and a Tasmanian devil will perform each day at 2 and 5 p.m. At the Koalafornia Boardwalk, Australian beaches meet California’s West Coast, and you can relax in the shade and enjoy snacks and beer. Stay until the Zoo closes to catch “The Walkabout”, a finale featuring Nighttime Zoo entertainers as they perform down Front Street.

The Guided Bus Tour is a 35-minute narrated tour on a double-decked bus and runs from 9:30am to 4pm. It’s a great way to start the day and get a really good overview of the Zoo and animals. The Petting Zoo is open from 9:30am to 4:30pm. The Skyfari Aerial Tram moves over treetops with spectacular views and runs from 10am to 5pm. At the Insect House, sometimes the littlest things have the greatest impact. It’s open from 10am to 4:30pm.

Experience the Ice Age 4D Show at the 4-D Theater. Feel the wind, mist, and snow and join the adventure of the Dawn of Dinosaurs and the Ice Age. Special Guided Tours are offered with various topics throughout the day. Call reservation sales for group packages and ticket prices.

For more information about San Diego Zoo Safari Park, visit www.sdzsafaripark.org or for information about the San Diego Zoo, visit www.sandiegozoo.org.

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