North County Sun - December-January 2014

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DECEMBER

12/1 NFL San Diego Chargers vs Cincinnati Bengals, 1:25pm.

Qualcomm Stadium. (877) 242-7437. www.chargers.com 12/1 The Belly Up Tavern presents An Evening with Rufus Wainwright, 8pm. www.bellyup.com 12/1 Fat Tour 2013: Less Than Jake with Anti-Flag at House of Blues, San Diego, 6:30pm. (619) 299-2583. www.houseofblues.com 12/1-2/28 Whale Watching Season 12/1-31 Holiday Snow Days at Legoland. The park is transformed into a winter wonderland with a snow play area. www.legoland.com 12/1-1/4 SnowWorld at SeaWorld. Call (619) 222-6363. www.seaworldparks.com 12/1-1/5 Fantasy on Ice – ice skating at Horton Square in front of Horton Plaza www.fantasyonicesd.com 12/1-1/5 9th Annual Skating by the Sea at Hotel Del in Coronado.

Outdoor skating rink on the beach. www.hoteldel.com 12/1-28 Artist Melora Kuhn is the artist-in-residence at the Lux Art Institute. (760) 436-6611. www.luxartinstitute.org 12/1-15 La Jolla Playhouse presents Side Show.

(858) 550-1070. www.lajollaplayhouse.org 12/1-23 Festival of Trees Charity Auction at Park Hyatt Aviara Resort, (760) 448-1234. www.parkhyattaviara.com 12/1-26 Gingerbread Mountain Village on display at the Park Hyatt Aviara Resort, (760) 448-1234. www.parkhyattaviara.com 12/1-28 The Old Globe Theatre in Balboa Park presents Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas!

(619) 234-5623. www.theoldglobe.org 12/1-31 New Village Arts Theatre presents Plaid Tidings. 2787 State Street, Carlsbad. (760) 433-3245. www.newvillagearts.org 12/1-12/31 San Diego Natural History Museum presents The Best of Nature Photography Show. 1788 El Prado in Balboa Park, San Diego. (619) 255-1210. www.sdnhm.org 12/1-1/31 Hotel del Coronado Walking Tour. Tues & Friday 10:30 am, Sat & Sun 2pm, $15. (619) 437-8788. coronadohistory.org 12/1-1/31 The National Comedy Theatre improvisational comedy show. Thur & Sun 7:30pm, Fri & Sat 7:30pm & 9:45pm; (619) 295-4999. www.nationalcomedy.com 12/2 Camera Lucida presents Beethoven, Bach and Brahms at the Conrad Prebys Concert Hall on the UC San Diego campus.

7:30pm. (619) 235-0804. musicweb.ucsd.edu 12/2-8 Annual USTA National Tennis Championships hosted by at the La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club. Free and open to public.

(877) 346-8842. www.ljbtc.com 12/3 California Center for the Arts, Escondido presents The Alley Cats: ‘Tis the Season, Tues. 9:30am & 11:30am. $4. www.artcenter.org 12/3 The Belly Up Tavern presents An Evening with B.B. King, 8pm.

(858) 481-8140. www.bellyup.com 12/3-12/8 San Diego Civic Theatre presents Million Dollar Quartet.

(619) 570-1100. www.sandiegotheatres.org 12/3-29 Laguna Playhouse presents A Christmas Memory. 606 Laguna Canyon Rd., Laguna Beach. (949) 497-2787. www.lagunaplayhouse.com 12/4 Holiday Festival at the Hotel del Coronado. St. Nick and his elves, games and prizes from 4pm to 7pm. Fireworks at 6:15pm.

(619) 435-6611. www.hoteldel.com 12/4 The Belly Up Rockin’ Wine Fest with Get Back Loretta, 6:30pm.

(858) 481-8140. www.bellyup.com 12/4 Holiday Event at Del Mar Highlands Shopping Center.

Spectacular holiday laser light show and visits with Santa.

5pm-7pm. www.delmarhighlandstowncenter.com 12/4 Balboa Theatre presents Tedeschi Trucks Band, 7:30pm. $37.50-$77.50. www.sandiegotheatres.org 12/4 Wow First Wednesdays: Wyatt Lowe & The Youngbloods – Monthly Musical Events. California Center for the Performing Arts, Escondido. Free. 1pm, 4pm and 7pm. www.artcenter.org 12/4-1/5 San Diego Natural History Museum presents Coffee: The World in Your Cup. 1788 El Prado in Balboa Park, San Diego.

(619) 255-1210. www.sdnhm.org 12/4 How to Airbrush Workshop at Ro Z’s Sweet Art Studio. 6:308pm $25 (760) 744-0447. www.rozsweetartstudio.com 12/5 Hanukkah Ends at Sundown 12/5 Macklemore & Ryan Lewis: 2013 World Tour. 8pm, Valley View Casino Center. $44-$48. www.valleyviewcasinocenter.com 12/5 Balboa Theatre presents Margaret Cho: Mother Tour, 7:30pm. $28-$50. www.sandiegotheatres.org 12/5-8 Jingle Bell Saddlebred Horse Show at Del Mar Fairgrounds.

8am-5pm; Free. www.delmarfairgrounds.com 12/5 Toys for Tots at West Inn Suites Carlsbad. Horse drawn carriage rides, chestnut roasting.Please donate an unwrapped toy. Free event! www.westinnsuites.com.

12/5-24 Nightly Tree Lightings at Legoland. A lucky child is randomly selected each night to light up the tree lights.

(760) 918-5340. www.california.legoland.com 12/6 California Center for the Arts, Escondido presents An Irish Christmas, 7:30pm. www.artcenter.org 12/6 Winter Holiday Doggie Café at San Diego Humane Society’s Central Campus, 6-8pm. Have your dog socialize with other dogs (on-leash). 5500 Gaines Street, San Diego. (619) 299-7012. www.sdhumane.org 12/6 San Marcos offers Fun Friday Nites! San Marcos Community Center or San Elijo Recreation Center. $20 per child, 6pm-10pm.

(760) 744-9000 ci.san-marcos.ca.us 12/6 Balboa Theatre presents An Evening of Hope with Israel Houghton and New Breed, 8pm. www.sandiegotheatres.org 12/6-7 Balboa Park December Nights; Fri 3pm-11pm, Sat 12pm-11pm. (619) 239-0512. www.balboapark.org 12/6 The Old Mission San Luis Rey Historical Foundation presents the 3rd Annual Christmas Concert in the Historic Mission Church. Visit www.sanluisrey.org.

12/6-7 Stargazing Party MiraCosta College. Join the Astronomy Program for an evening of stargazing with binoculars and telescopes. The event is free and open to the public. Visit www.miracosta.edu/home/rfrench/astro/observing/index.html#location 12/7 Jay Z: Magna Carter World Tour. 8pm, Valley View Casino Center. www.valleyviewcasinocenter.com 12/7 Santa comes to Bressi Ranch Shopping Center, 12-3pm. 2629 Gateway Rd., Carlsbad. www.bressiranchvillagecenter.com 12/7 La Costa Canyon High School Holiday Craft Show 9-3pm 12/7 Annual Vista Christmas Parade, downtown Vista. Theme: “May the (Christmas) Force Be with You” Begins at 1 pm.

(760) 726-1122. www.vistachamber.org 12/7 Poway Center for the Performing Arts presents The Blind Boys of Alabama Christmas Show, 8pm.

(858) 748-0505. www.powayarts.org 12/7 Annual Holiday Tree Lighting and Winter Wonderland at California Center for the Arts, Escondido, 3-8pm. Free. 340 N. Escondido Blvd., Escondido. (800) 988-4253. www.artcenter.org 12/7-8 SoCal All Star Recreational Championships Soccer Tournament at Mance Buchanon Park, 7am-6pm. www.ci.oceanside.ca.us 12/7 Encinitas Holiday Parade, Coast Highway 101, Encinitas, from D Street to J Street. Tree lighting 5pm, parade begins 5:30pm.

(760) 943-1950. ci.encinitas.ca.us 12/7 32nd Annual Fallbrook Chamber of Commerce Christmas Parade, 5pm down Main Street. (760) 728-5845. www.fallbrookchamberofcommerce.org 12/7 Holiday at the Rancho. Leo Carrillo Ranch Historic Park in Carlsbad, 5-8pm. Tree lighting ceremony, Santa, holiday stories and outdoor movie. $8. (760) 476-1042. www.carlsbadca.gov 12/7 Little Italy Tree Lighting & Christmas Village at the Piazza Natale, 4-8pm. (760) 630-6270. www.littleitalysd.com 12/7 California Center for the Arts, Escondido presents The Center Chorale- A Choral Yuletide, 7:30pm. www.artcenter.org 12/7 California Center for the Arts, Escondido presents West Coast Ballet: The Nutcracker, 1pm and 7pm. www.artcenter.org 12/7 Discover San Marcos Hike at Rancho Dorado/Rancho Carrillo (4 miles). 9am-12pm. Free. Hike begins at the Carrillo Elementary School: 2875 Poinsettia Lane, Carlsbad. (760) 744-9000. ci.san-marcos.ca.us 12/7 A Holiday Wonderland and Tree Lighting in Del Mar. Includes horse carriage rides, cake walk, restaurant tastes, Santa and more. 2pm-5pm. (858) 755-1179. www.delmarmainstreet.com 12/7 Santa’s Coaster Holiday Express Train at the Oceanside Transit Center. Magical holiday with Santa, Mrs. Claus and the Grinch.

10am & 12:30pm. $6. (760) 966-6500. www.gonctd.com 12/7 Sunrise Surprise Stroll at the San Diego Zoo. 7:30am-9am.

Includes breakfast muffin and coffee. www.sandiegozoo.org 12/7 La Jolla Music Society presents Haochen Zhang. 8pm.

(858)459-3728. www.ljms.org 12/7 San Marcos offers Fun Saturdays! San Marcos Community Center or San Elijo Recreation Center. $20 per child, 8am-2pm.

(760) 744-9000. ci.san-marcos.ca.us 12/7-8 The Great Train Expo at Del Mar Fairgrounds. Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 10am-4pm, $7 www.greattrainexpo.com 12/7 Poinsettia Regatta Boat race, Harbor Drive North 12pm-3pm. www.ci.oceanside.ca.us 12/7 KinderTots at the San Diego Zoo. Turn learning into fun for both you and your child. 9:30am-10:30am. www.sandiegozoo.com 12/7-30 Garden of Lights at San Diego Botanical Garden, every evening from 5-9pm except 12/24-25. $6-$14. (760) 436-3036. www.sdbgarden.org 12/7-8 Annual San Marcos Holiday Santa’s Magical Village and Tree Lighting at the San Marcos Community Center. Sat 3-8pm, Sun 10am-4pm. Tree lighting on Sat, 6:30pm, (760) 744-9000. www.ci.san-marcos.ca.us 12/7-8 Traditional Teddy Bear Teas at the Westgate Hotel, Sat & Sun 2:30pm-5pm. (619) 557-3655. www.westgatehotel.tix.com 12/7-28 Winter Nights at Legoland. Every Saturday, 5-7pm. Trees, buildings and holiday festivities shine under twinkling holiday lights. www.legoland.com 12/8 4th Annual Merry All, Comedy Ball at the Mad House Comedy Club. 6pm, (619) 694-4615. www.madhousecomedyclub.com 12/8 91x presents Wrex the Halls featuring Queens of the Stone Age. 5:30pm, Valley View Casino Center. www.valleyviewcasinocenter.com 12/8 Sunrise Surprise Stroll at the San Diego Zoo. 7:30am-9am.

Includes breakfast muffin and coffee. www.sandiegozoo.org 12/8 KPRI Holiday Soiree featuring The Head & The Heart, Matt Nathanson and Dawes, 7pm, (619) 570-1100. www.kprifm.com 12/8 42nd Annual San Diego Bay Parade of Lights, 5:30pm and Big Bay Toy Parade. www.sdparadeoflights.org 12/8 NFL San Diego Chargers vs NY Giants; 1:25pm; Qualcomm Stadium; (877) 242-7437. www.chargers.com 12/8 California Center for the Arts, Escondido presents Marco Antonio Labastida, Tenor, 3pm. www.artcenter.org 12/8 MiraCosta Jazz Collective/MiraCosta Oceanside Jazz Orchestra, 3pm-5pm. $10. (760) 795-6815 www.miracosta.edu 12/8 Solana Beach Annual Holiday Tree Lighting. Enjoy cookies and live music. Event begins at 5pm at Fletcher Cove Park.

(858) 720-2453. ci.solana-beach.ca.us 12/8 56th Annual La Jolla Christmas Parade and Holiday Festival, 2-4:30pm. Theme is “Christmas in the Surf and Sand.” Kicks off at Kline and Girard Street and ends at La Jolla Recreation Center. www.ljparade.com 12/8 6th Annual Gaslamp Holiday Pet Parade. 3pm from Gaslamp Hilton Park. Pet Expo to follow. www.gaslamp.com 12/8 27th Annual Holiday Homes Tour in Vista. Fundraiser for the Kare for Kids Fund. 10am-4pm. (760) 631-5000. www.vistacommunityclinic.org

12/8 6th Annual Cardiff Kringle Mingle holiday celebration at the Cardiff Town Center. 1-5pm. (760) 436-0431. www.cardiff101.com 12/8 Meals-on-Wheels presents 19th Annual Holiday Concert, 2pm.

At the Carlsbad Community Church. Tickets are $20 and can be purchased at (800) 5-SENIOR or at www.meals-on-wheels.org 12/8 Athleta Iron Girl Del Mar 10K and 5K Run and Walk. 7am, $25/5K-$50/10K, free parking. www.irongirl.com 12/8 Balboa Theatre presents Rick Steves: Live at the Balboa Theatre, 2pm. www.sandiegotheatres.org 12/8 19th Annual Holiday Concert with the Coastal Communities Concert Band; 2pm. Benefits Meals-on-Wheels. www.cccband.com 12/10 The Belly Up Tavern presents Ed Kowalczyk (formerly of Live)-I Alone Acoustic. 8pm.(858) 481-8140. www.bellyup.com 12/10 House of Blues 20th Anniversary Presents Third Eye Blind, 8pm. (619) 299-2583. www.houseofblues.com 12/10-11 MiraCosta College Choirs & Symphony Orchestra present music for the season. 7:30pm. $10. (760) 795-6815. www.miracosta.edu 12/11 Balboa Theatre presents An Evening with The Black Crowes, 7:30pm. www.sandiegotheatres.org 12/11-12/29 North Coast Repertory Theatre presents The Humbug Holiday Spectacular. (858) 481-1055. www.northcoastrep.org 12/12 NFL San Diego Chargers vs Denver Broncos; 5:25pm. Sports Authority Field at Mile High. (877) 242-7437. www.chargers.com 12/12-15 Star Theatre presents “Annie.” 402 North Coast Highway, Oceanside. (760) 721-9983. www.startheatre.biz 12/12-15 San Marcos Theatre West Youth Theater presents Babes in Toyland. 3 Civic Center Drive, San Marcos. Thurs. & Fri. 7:30pm, Sat. & Sun. 2pm & 6pm. (760) 744-9000. ci.san-marcos.ca.us 12/12 Hillcrest Taste and Tinis! Tickets at www.fabuloushillcrest.com.

12/12-15 Jingle Bell County Horse Show at Del Mar Fairgrounds.

8am-5pm, Free. www.delmarfairgrounds.com 12/12-22 Birch North Park Theatre presents White Christmas.

(858) 229-7922. www.birchnorthparktheatre.net 12/13-14 Christmas on the Farm at Bates Nut Farm. Santa, hay rides, music, food, gift buying www.batesnutfarm.biz.

12/13-1/5 Jungle Bells at San Diego Zoo. Nightly tree-lighting ceremony, bell ringers filling the air with music, and lighted animal figures dotting the grounds. 9am-8pm, except 12/24.

(619) 231-1515. www.sandiegozoo.org 12/13 San Marcos offers Fun Friday Nites! San Marcos Community Center or San Elijo Recreation Center. $20 per child, 6pm-10pm.

(760) 744-9000. ci.san-marcos.ca.us 12/13-14 24th Annual Carols by Candlelight. California Center for the Performing Arts, Escondido, 8pm. www.artcenter.org 12/13 Christmas in Italy performed by Christina Fontanelli at Museum of Contemporary Art. Call 800-838-3006 www.brownpapertickets.com/event/448431.

12/14-12/22 San Diego Civic Theatre presents The Nutcracker.

(619) 570-1100. www.sandiegotheatres.org 12/14 Mission Bay Parade of Lights from 7-9pm with fireworks display at 9pm.

12/14 Joe Bonamassa in concert. 8pm, Valley View Casino Center. www.valleyviewcasinocenter.com 12/14 23nd Annual Poinsettia Ball fundraising event at Paul Ecke YMCA, Encinitas. Formal evening includes gourmet dinner, live entertainment, and silent auction. (760) 942-9622. www.ecke.ymca.org 12/14 Christmas in the Park at Old Poway Park, 3:30-8:30pm. Tree lighting at 5:20 pm and Santa arrives by train at 5:30 pm. Old Poway Park, 14134 Midland Road.

(858) 668-4576. www.poway.org 12/14 KinderNights at the San Diego Zoo, 6-7:30pm. Learn about the animals you share Earth with. (619) 557-3962 for reservations. www.sandiegozoo.org 12/14 Oceanside Parade of Lights in Oceanside Harbor, 7pm-9pm.

All sorts of boats cruise by, decked out in holiday lights. (760) 722-5751. www.oceansideyc.net 12/14 San Marcos offers Fun Saturdays! San Marcos Community Center or San Elijo Recreation Center. $20 per child, 8am-2pm.

(760) 744-9000. ci.san-marcos.ca.us 12/14 KinderTots at the San Diego Zoo. Turn learning into fun for both you and your child. 9:30am-10:30am. www.sandiegozoo.com 12/14-15 Scholastic Surf Series, San Diego High School Divisions 1, 3 & 4, Oceanside Harbor, S. Jetty. (760) 518-2727. www.surfsss.org 12/14-22 Traditional Teddy Bear Teas at the Westgate Hotel, MonFri 2:30pm-5pm. (619) 557-3655. www.westgatehotel.tix.com 12/14-31 Victorian Tea at the Hotel del Coronado. Daily 12pm-4pm (except 12/25), (619) 435-6611. www.hoteldel.com 12/14-15 San Diego Gay Men’s Chorus presents The Nutcracker: Men in Tights. Saturday 8pm, Sunday 3pm. www.sdgmc.org 12/15 42nd Annual San Diego Bay Parade of Lights, 5:30pm.

Theme: Big Bay Toy Parade. sdparadeoflights.org 12/15 North Coast Symphony at Seacoast Community ChurchChristmas Concert in Encinitas www.northcoastsymphony.com 12/15 San Diego Bay Parade of Lights www.sdparadeoflights.org.

12/16 The Belly Up Tavern presents Tristan Prettyman, 8pm.

(858) 481-8140. www.bellyup.com 12/16-24 The Hotel del Coronado presents the annual production of An American Christmas. (619) 437-0600. www.hoteldel.com 12/16-17 North Coast Repertory Theatre and Theatre Improv presents Dickens Unscripted. 7:30pm.

(858) 481-1055. www.northcoastrep.org 12/19 House of Blues 20th Anniversary Presents NOFX plus special guests, 7pm. (619) 299-2583. www.houseofblues.com 12/20 KinderNights at the San Diego Zoo, 6-7:30pm. Learn about the animals you share Earth with. (619) 557-3962 for reservations. www.sandiegozoo.org 12/20 The Belly Up Tavern presents Brian Setzer’s 18-Piece Rockin Big Band, 9pm. (858) 481-8140. www.bellyup.com

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12/20 Plant Day and Orchid Odyssey at the San Diego Zoo. 10am-2pm. (619) 231-1515. www.sandiegozoo.org 12/21 First Day of Winter 12/21 San Diego Sockers vs. Turlock Express at Valley View Casino Center. Game begins 7:05pm. www.sdsockers.com 12/21 Tim Flannery & Friends in concert on the Star of India, 8pm-11pm. (619) 234-9153. www.sdmartime.org 12/21 Sunrise Surprise Stroll at the San Diego Zoo. 7:30am-9am.

Includes breakfast muffin and coffee. www.sandiegozoo.org 12/21 Encinitas Ballet Academy & Arts Center presents The Nutcracker at the Carlsbad Cultural Center. Sat 2pm & 6pm.

(760) 632-4947. www.encinitasballet.com 12/21 Scholastic Surf Series, San Diego Middle School and Division 2, La Jolla Shores. (760) 518-2727. www.surfsss.org 12/22 House of Blues, San Diego presents Bone Thugs-N-Harmony.

8pm. (619) 525-1966. www.houseofblues.com 12/22 NFL San Diego Chargers vs Oakland Raiders; 1:25pm.

Qualcomm Stadium. (877) 242-7437. www.chargers.com 12/22-23 Winter Nights at Legoland, 5-7pm. Trees, buildings and holiday festivities shine under twinkling holiday lights. www.legoland.com 12/23 Winter Art Camp at San Diego Zoo for students in grades 4-adult, 9am-4pm. www.sandiegozoo.org 12/24 Christmas Eve 12/25 Christmas Day 12/26 Kwanzaa Begins 12/26-30 Winter Nights at Legoland, 5-7pm. Trees, buildings and holiday festivities shine under twinkling holiday lights. www.legoland.com 12/26 Poinsettia Bowl March through the Gaslamp with marching bands and spirit squads. (619) 285-5061. www.poinsettiabowl.com 12/26 Poinsettia Bowl, Qualcomm Stadium, San Diego. 6:30pm kickoff on ESPN. (619) 285-5061. www.poinsettiabowl.com 12/26-12/30 The Shakespeare Network. Winter intensive for teens ages 12-18. 1pm-3pm New Village Arts Theatre, Carlsbad. www.newvillagearts.org 12/27 Winter Art Camp at San Diego Zoo for students in grades 4-adult, 9am-4pm. www.sandiegozoo.org 12/27-28 The House of Blues presents The Green and J Boog, 7:30pm. (619) 299-2583. www.houseofblues.com 12/28 San Diego Sockers vs. Ontario Fury at Valley View Casino Center. Game begins 7:05pm. www.sdsockers.com 12/28 The Belly Up Tavern presents Donavon Frankenreiter. 9pm.

(858) 481-8140. www.bellyup.com 12/28 Affordable Licensing, Vaccination, & Microchip Event brought to you by the San Diego Humane Society and SPCA. 10am-12pm. Oceanside and Vista residents can renew or purchase a new license. Martin Luther King Jr. Park, Oceanside. www.sdhumane.org 12/29 NFL San Diego Chargers vs Kansas City Chiefs; 1:25pm.

Qualcomm Stadium. (877) 242-7437 www.chargers.com 12/30 Port of San Diego Big Bay Balloon Parade and Family Festival. Parade begins at 10am in downtown San Diego. For more info call (619) 285-5061 or visit www.holidaybowl.com 12/30 Holiday Bowl, Qualcomm Stadium, San Diego. 7:15pm kickoff on ESPN. (619) 285-5061. www.holidaybowl.com 12/30 Winter Art Camp at San Diego Zoo for students in grades 4-adult, 9am-4pm. www.sandiegozoo.org 12/30 The Belly Up Tavern presents Donavon Frankenreiter, 8pm.

(858) 481-8140. www.bellyup.com 12/30 Family Day at the Maritime Museum. 11am-3pm. Children under 12 are free. (619) 234-9153. www.sdmaritime.org 12/31 New Year’s Eve (see our New Year’s Eve Party Directory) 12/31 Balboa Theatre presents Paula Poundstone, 8pm. www.sandiegotheatres.org 1/1 New Years Day- Happy New Year!

1/1-5 San Diego Auto Show at SD Convention Center. Over 30 car manufacturers and concept cars. www.sdautoshow.com.

1/1- 4 SnowWorld at Sea World. Weekends only.

(619) 222-6363. www.seaworldparks.com 1/1–5 Fantasy on Ice – Ice skating outdoors at Horton Square in front of Horton Plaza www.fantasyonicesd.com 1/1–5 9th Annual Skating by the Sea at Hotel Del in Coronado.

Outdoor ice skating rink on the beach. www.hoteldel.com 1/1 Annual Polar Bear Swim, La Jolla Shores Beach, 10am. Noncompetitive event. www.lajollacoveswimclub.org

San Diego Chargers 12/1 vs. Bengals 1:25pm 12/8 vs. Giants 1:25pm 12/12 @ Broncos 5:25pm 12/22 vs. Raiders 1:25pm 12/29 vs. Chiefs 1:25pm

1/2 The Belly Up Tavern presents Matthew Sweet: Rock Show.

8pm. (858) 481-8140. www.bellyup.com 1/2-3 Winter Art Camp at San Diego Zoo for students in grades 4-adult, 9am-4pm. www.sandiegozoo.org 1/3 Highwayman Show at 98 Bottles, San Diego (619) 255-7885 1/4 Shop Under the Stars charity at Carlsbad Premium Outlet.

5-9pm Entertainment, raffle drawings, silent auction, savings up to 65% off many stores.

1/4 Broadway San Diego presents A Prairie Home Companion: Live Radio Broadcast with host Garrison Keillor. 2:45pm. www.sandiegotheatres.org 1/4-5 Western Surfing Association Championship Tour. Oceanside Harbor South Jetty. 7am-5pm. www.ci.oceanside.ca.us 1/7-12 Broadway San Diego presents Disney’s Beauty and the Beast. Civic Theatre. (619) 570-1100. www.sandiegotheatres.com 1/7-2/2 Laguna Playhouse presents Ring of Fire: The Songs of Johnny Cash. 606 Laguna Canyon Rd., Laguna Beach.

(949) 497-2787. www.lagunaplayhouse.com 1/9-3/8 Artist Marcus Kenney is the artist-in-residence at the Lux Art Institute. (760) 436-6611. www.luxartinstitute.org 1/9 Emerson String Quartet at UCSD Conrad Prebys Concert Hall.

8pm. www.artpwr.com 1/10-11 Outdoor Ice Skating and snow hill at Winterfest in Poway Park www.poway.org.

1/10 The Belly Up Tavern presents Jonny Lang. 9pm. (858) 481-8140. www.bellyup.com 1/11 The 4th Annual Beat Farmers Hootenanny featuring The Farmers, 9pm. (858) 481-8140. www.bellyup.com 1/11-12 Scholastic Surf Series at San Clemente Pier, San Diego High School Division 1 & 2 and Orange County Middle and High School, 7am-4pm. (760) 518-2727. www.surfsss.org 1/11 San Diego Sockers vs. Las Vegas Legends at Valley View Casino Center. Game begins 7:05pm. www.sdsockers.com 1/11-2/2 North Coast Repertory Theatre presents Who Am I This Time (And Other Conundrums of Love). (858) 481-1055. www.northcoastrep.org 1/12 Petco Walk-Run-Wag 5K9 at Del Mar Fairgrounds. 7am-2pm. www.delmarfairgrounds.com 1/12 La Jolla Music Society presents Nadir Khashimov. 3pm.

(858) 459-3728. www.ljms.org 1/14 California Center for the Arts, Escondido presents JazzReach: Get Hip! Featuring Metta Quintet, 9:30am & 11:30am.

(800) 988-4253. www.artcenter.org 1/15 Compagnie Käfig (dance), 8pm at UCSD Mandeville Auditorium. www.artpwr.com 1/16-2/9 The AVO Playhouse presents Nunsense. (760) 724-2110. www.moonlightstage.com 1/16 Diego Star (film). 7pm at UCSD’s The Loft. www.artpwr.com 1/17-19 Gem Faire at Del Mar Fairgrounds. Fri 12pm-6pm, Sat 10am-6pm, Sun 10am-5pm. www.gemfaire.com 1/17-19 Del Mar Antique Show at Del Mar Fairgrounds. Fri/Sat 10am-7pm, Sun 11am-5pm. www.delmarfairgrounds.com 1/17 La Jolla Music Society presents Alisa Weilerstein and Inon Barnatan 8pm. (858)459-3728. www.ljms.org 1/17 Transparent/Live Nation presents Gungor- I am Mountain Tour. House of Blues, 8pm. (619)299-2583. www.houseofblues.com 1/18 House of Blues presents Led Zepagain with Bonfire, 8pm.

(619) 299-2583. www.houseofblues.com 1/18 Comedy Showcase Supper Club at Tuscany La Costa. Call (760) 929-8111.

1/18 Kids’ Marathon Mile at Legoland, 8-11am. For children 12 and below. (760) 692-2900. www.carlsbadmarathon.com 1/18 San Diego Sockers vs. Bay Area Rosal at Valley View Casino Center. Game begins 7:05pm. www.sdsockers.com 1/18 California Center for the Arts, Escondido presents The Harvard Glee Club, 7:30pm. www.artcenter.org 1/18 Monster Jam Trucks at Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego. 7pm. www.monsterjam.com 1/19-24 San Diego Restaurant Week 1/19 Carlsbad Marathon & Half Marathon along gorgeous coastline sponsored by Tri-City Medical Center, 6am-12pm.

(760) 692-2900. www.carlsbadmarathon.com 1/19 California Center for the Arts, Escondido presents Nadir Khashimov, Violin. 3pm. www.artcenter.org 1/19 The House of Blues presents Volcano Choir with The Cloak Ox, 8pm. (619) 299-2583. www.houseofblues.com

1/19 NFL–AFC and NFC Championship games. www.nfl.com 1/20 Martin Luther King, Jr. Day 1/22-26 Disney On Ice: Rockin Ever After. Valley View Casino Center. Wed–Fri 7pm, Sat & Sun at 11am, 3pm and 7pm. valleyviewcasinocenter.com 1/23-26 PGA Farmers Open Golf Championship at Torrey Pines Golf Course, La Jolla. (904) 285-3700. www.pgatour.com 1/23-26 San Diego Sunroad Marina Boat Show. Free boat rides, food, music, spirits and more. (619) 497-5254. www.bigbayboatshow.com 1/23-26 Dance Theatre Thesis Works at the Theodore and Adele Shank Theatre on the UC San Diego campus. 7:30pm.

(858) 534-4574. theatre.ucsd.edu 1/24 Square Peg and Sherpa Concerts presents The Irish Rovers.

7:30pm, Balboa Theatre. (619) 570-1100. www.sandiegotheatres.org 1/24-26 Home Improvement Show at Del Mar Fairgrounds. Fri/Sat 10am-7pm, Sun 11am-5pm, Free. www.delmarfairgrounds.com 1/24 Poway Center for the Performing Arts presents Direct from Ireland, Celtic Nights: The Emigrants Bridge, 8pm.

(858) 748-0505 www.powayarts.org 1/25 San Diego Opera presents Pagliacci. 7pm. www.sdopera.com 1/25 San Diego Theatres presents Tommy Emmanuel. 8pm, Balboa Theatre. (619) 570- 1100. www.sandiegotheatres.org 1/25 Sunrise Surprise Stroll at the San Diego Zoo. 7:30am-9am.

Includes breakfast muffin and coffee. www.sandiegozoo.org 1/25-26 San Diego Cat Fanciers CFA All-Breed Cat Show at Del Mar Fairgrounds. Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 9am-5pm. www.sandiegocat.org 1/25-26 Scholastic Surf Series at Oceanside Pier South, San Diego High School Division 5 and San Diego Middle School Division 1, 7am-4pm. (760) 518-2727. www.surfsss.org 1/25-2/23 The Old Globe Theatre in Balboa Park presents Bethany.

(619) 234-5623. www.theoldglobe.org 1/25-31 Wellness Week www.encinitas101.com 1/25 Scholastic Surf Series, LA-SB Middle School Divisions, Ventura Fairgrounds. (760) 518-2727. www.surfsss.org 1/25-31 San Diego Opera’s Pagliacci at San Diego Civic www.sdopera.com.

1/26 California Center for the Arts, Escondido presents Moscow Nights and Golden Gates. 2pm. www.artcenter.org 1/26 Belly Up Tavern presents An Evening with Hot Tuna. 8pm.

(858) 481-8140.www.bellyup.com 1/26 San Diego Big Bay Whale Festival. Features live music and many activities for kids. 11am at the Port Pavilion on Broadway Pier. www.whaledays.com 1/26 NFL Pro Bowl. AFC vs NFC, Aloha Stadium, Honolulu. www.nfl.com 1/26 Square Peg and Sherpa Concerts presents David Garrett in concert.

7pm, Balboa Theatre. (619) 570-1100. www.sandiegotheatres.org 1/26 Encinitas Country Day School Open House – Pre-K to 8th Grade with strong academics. Come from 1- 4pm 3616 Manchester Ave, Encinitas 760-942-1111 www.ecdschools.org 1/28 San Diego Opera presents Pagliacci. 7pm. www.sdopera.com 1/29 Goldenvoice presents Pink Martini with singer Storm Large.

7:30pm, Balboa Theatre. (619)570-1100. www.sandiegotheatres.org 1/30-31 California Center for the Arts, Escondido presents the 1st Marine Division Band Concert. 7pm, Free event. www.artcenter.org 1/30 Two Wheel Thursdays at the Encinitas City Hall Parking Lot. Free. 7pm. (760) 943-1950. www.encinitas101.com 1/31 George Strait: Cowboy Rides Away Tour. Opening act Miranda Lambert. 7:30pm, Valley View Casino Center. www.valleyviewcasinocenter.com 1/31 La Jolla Music Society presents Patti LuPone. 8pm. (858)459-3728. www.ljms.org 1/31 San Diego Opera presents Pagliacci. 7pm. www.sdopera.com 1/31 Twilight Trek at the San Diego Zoo. 6:30pm-8:30pm. Dessert and hot drinks served. www.sandiegozoo.org 1/31 Danish String Quartet. 8pm at UCSD Conrad Prebys Concert Hall. www.artpwr.com 2/2 Groundhog Day 2/2 Superbowl XLVII at Mercedes-Benz Superdome – East Rutherford, NJ. AFC Champions vs. NFC Champions. www.superbowl.com.

2/2 San Diego Opera’s Pagliacci at San Diego Civic www.sdopera.com.

2/7-23 Winter Olympics 2014 in Sochi Russia 2/14 10/20 10 mile race with 20 bands in North County in Del Mar, Solana Beach and Encinitas. www.cal1020.com 2/22 Teen Scene in Carlsbad at Calavera Hills Park (760) 434-2843

Los Angeles Clippers Schedule 12/1 vs. Indiana, 12:30pm 12/4 @ Atlanta, 4:30pm 12/5 @ Memphis, 5:00pm 12/7 @ Cleveland, 4:30pm 12/9 @ Philadelphia, 4:00pm 12/11 @ Boston, 4:30pm 12/12 @ Brooklyn, 5:00pm 12/14 @ Washington, 4:00pm 12/16 vs. San Antonio, 7:30pm 12/18 vs. New Orleans, 7:30pm 12/21 vs. Denver, 7:30pm 12/22 vs. Minnesota, 6:30pm 12/25 @ Golden State, 7:30pm 12/26 @ Portland, 7:30pm 12/28 vs. Utah, 7:30pm 12/30 vs. Phoenix, 7:30

1/1 vs. Charlotte, 6:30pm 1/3 @ Dallas, 5:30pm 1/4 @ San Antonio, 5:30pm 1/6 vs. Orlando, 7:30pm 1/8 vs. Boston, 7:30pm 1/10 vs. LA Lakers, 7:30pm 1/15 vs. Dallas, 7:30pm 1/17 @ New York, 4:00pm 1/18 @ Indiana, 4:00pm 1/20 @ Detroit, 10:00am 1/22 @ Charlotte, 4:00pm 1/24 @ Chicago, 5:00pm 1/25 @ Toronto, 4:00pm 1/27 @ Milwaukee, 5:00pm 1/29 vs. Washington, 7:30pm 1/30 @ Golden State, 7:30pm

Los Angeles Lakers Schedule 12/1 vs. Portland, 6:30pm 12/6 @ Sacramento, 7:00pm 12/8 vs. Toronto, 6:30pm 12/10 vs. Phoenix, 7:30pm 12/13 @ Oklahoma City, 5:00pm 12/14 @ Charlotte, 4:00pm 12/16 @ Atlanta, 4:30pm 12/17 @ Memphis, 5:00pm 12/20 vs. Minnesota, 7:30pm 12/21 @ Golden State, 7:30pm 12/23 @ Phoenix, 6:00pm 12/25 vs. Miami, 2:00pm 12/27 @ Utah, 6:00pm 12/29 vs. Philadelphia, 6:30pm 12/31 vs. Milwaukee, 7:30pm

1/3 vs. Utah, 7:30pmp 1/5 vs. Denver, 6:30pm 1/7 @ Dallas, 5:30pm 1/8 @ Houston, 6:30pm 1/10 @ LA Clippers, 7:30pm 1/14 vs. Cleveland, 7:30pm 1/15 @ Phoenix, 6:00pm 1/17 @ Boston, 4:30pm 1/19 @ Toronto, 10:00am 1/20 @ Chicago, 5:00pm 1/23 @ Miami, 5:00pm 1/24 @ Orlando, 4:00pm 1/26 @ New York, 12:30pm 1/28 vs. Indiana, 7:30pm 1/31 vs. Charlotte, 7:30pmv

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Music and Concerts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26-28

Ticket Giveaways . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9, 22, 24, 27, 33, 34

Sporting Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32-33

Restaurant Reviews . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14, 16, 18, 19

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New Year’s Eve Party Directory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

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Hyatt House Offering Holiday “Suites” Starting At $99/Night

The Old Globe Theatre How the Grinch Stole Christmas—A Dr. Suess Musical December 1–28 Celebrate the holidays as the Old Globe Theatre is once again transformed into the snow covered Whoville, right down to the last can of Who-hash. Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas is a wonderful, whimsical musical based on the classic Dr. Seuss book.

Back for its 16th incredible year, the family favorite features the songs “This Time of Year,” “Santa for a Day,” and “Fah Who Doraze,” the delightful carol from the popular animated version of How the Grinch Stole Christmas.

Book and Lyrics by Timothy Mason; Music by Mel Marvin; Directed by James Vasquez.

Tickets start at $24 and can be ordered online at www.theoldglobe. org. The Old Globe Theatre is located at 1363 Old Globe Way in San Diego. For more information call (619) 234-5623.

It’s a holiday dream come true! The newly renovated Hyatt House in Carlsbad, near the beach, and about a mile from Legoland California is letting the North County Sun promote their absolutely beautiful, spacious suites, complete with comfortable sofas and full kitchens, starting at only $99 for the months of December and January! land The Hyatt House, near Carlsbad Beach, Lego­ California, and the Carlsbad Premium Outlet Stores, is offering our friends and neighbors and all their visiting holiday guests, not just hotel rooms...but spacious hotel suites at a very discounted rate through the holidays.

It gets even better....all Hyatt House guests receive complimentary full breakfast buffets, complimenta-

ry appetizers and drinks Monday through Thursday, complimentary high-speed fiber optic WiFi, free parking, and free shuttle service to Legoland, the Carlsbad Premium Outlets (with over 90 stores), nearby restaurants and shopping! Hyatt Gold Passes are accepted.

This is the ho,ho,ho best offer in town! To redeem this amazing offer, Call the Hyatt House directly at (760) 929-8200 and tell them you want this special offer. You need to include code “NCSE.” You may also email john.saunders@hyatt.com but you must include the code “NCSE.” Hyatt House is located at 5011 Avenida Encinas, Carlsbad CA 92008 (at the Legoland exit at Cannon Road and I-5 Freeway)

AVO Playhouse Presents “Nunsense”

New Village Arts Theatre Presents Forever Plaid: Plaid Tidings

January 16– February 9

December 1–31

The Little Sisters of Hoboken invite you to their sister act in this heaven sent comedy full of musical madness.

A Moonlight premiere, Dan Goggin’s musical comedy has become OffBroadway’s second longest running musical in history.

Single tickets are on sale for $30 for adults $28 for seniors/students & military dependents $22 for juniors (12 and younger) $15 student rush* $25 group rate. *Student Rush tickets are available for $15 beginning 30-minutes prior to each performance. The AVO Playhouse is located at 303 Main Street, Vista. Call (760) 724-2110 or visit www.moonlightstage.com.

Because this show was such a big hit last year, NVA is bringing it back for a return engagement. Plaid Tidings is a nostalgic holiday extravaganza! Deck the halls with Plaid as Sparky, Jinx, Smudge and Frankie – those original celestial Guardians of Harmony – return for a command performance that rings in the holiday season. Take a break from the hustle and bustle for a show that’s sure to send you back to the days of Ed Sullivan and get you humming along to your favorites from the jukebox era.

Forever Plaid: Plaid Tidings the Musical is written by Stuart Ross; directed by Jason Heil; with music direction

by Lyndon Pugeda.

Show times are Thursday, Friday, and Saturday at 8pm, with additional matinees on Saturday at 3pm and Sunday at 2pm.

The New Village Arts Theatre is located at 2787 State Street, Carlsbad. For more information call (760) 433-3245 or visit www.newvillagearts.org.

North Coast Repertory Theatre in Solana Beach We’re Giving Away Free Tickets!

The Humbug Holiday Spectacular Conceived, Written and Performed By: Phil Johnson and Omri Schein Songs By: Omri Schein and James Olmstead December 11–28 North Coast Repertory Theatre presents the hilarious world premiere of The Humbug Holiday Spectacular. This comedic, colorful, and crazy spoof is full of witty songs, vibrant dance numbers, and a little bit of everything to please even the grouchiest of holiday humbug-ers. Follow Horatio the Humbug on a wildly hysterical adventure to create the perfect Musical Holiday Spectacular in order to appease the malcontent Spirit of Christmas.

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Dickens Unscripted December 16–17 Never the same show twice!

Comic portrayals, cruel melodrama and heartbreaking tenderness come together keeping each spontaneous performance as lively and dynamic as Dicken’s novels.

“Give yourself a present and see Improv Theatre two or three times.” – The Daily Breeze Who Am I This Time? (And Other Conundrums of Love)

By Aaron Posner San Diego Premiere–Adapted from short stories by Kurt Vonnegut Previews January 8 – 10 January 11 – February 2 Adapted from Kurt Vonnegut’s early stories, this work is full of humor, magic and heart. Down a well-worn path, hand-in-hand, take a walk…through leaves and over bridges; breathe in the soul’s seductive moments through three love stories set in mythological small-

town America. Along the circuitous course of love we travel with our new friends hoping to catch a genuine glimpse of humankind’s most elusive sentiment. Real folks. Real love.

Real fun.

North Coast Repertory Theatre is located at 987 Lomas Santa Fe Drive, Suite D, Solana Beach. For tickets, Call (858) 481-1055 or visit www.

NorthCoastRep.org.

Win a Free Pair of Tickets!

It’s easy to enter to win a free pair of tickets to either The Humbug or Who Am I This Time. Just visit www.NorthCountySun.com and fill in the easy entry form. Ticket winners will be randomly selected and notified by email and phone. Best of luck and see you this winter at the North Coast Repertory Theatre in Solana Beach!

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San Marcos Theatre West Presents Babes in Toyland December 13–15 The City of San Marcos Theatre West Youth Theater presents the musical production of Babes in Toyland, at the San Marcos Community Center from December 13 to 15. The show features a cast of local actors aged 7 to 17.

The original Babes in Toyland film is a 1961 Walt Disney Christmas musical directed by Jack Donohue. It stars Ray Bolger as Barnaby, Annette Funicello as Mary Contrary, Tommy Sands as Tom Piper, and Ed Wynn as the Toymaker. It was based on Victor Herbert’s popular 1903 operetta Babes in Toyland. There had been a 1934 film also titled Babes in Toyland starring Laurel and Hardy,

and three television adaptations prior to the Disney film, but Disney’s was only the second film version of the operetta released to movie theatres and the first in Technicolor.

However, the plot, and in some cases, the music, bear little resemblance to the original as Disney had most of the lyrics rewritten and some of the song tempos drastically changed.

San Marcos Community Center is located at 3 Civic Center Drive. Show times are Friday at 7:30 pm and Saturday at 2 and 6 pm and Sunday at 2 pm. Ticket prices are $7 for youth/students/seniors and $10 for adults. Visit www.san-marcos.net or call (760) 744-9000.

Explore North County Dining During San Diego Restaurant Week January 19-24 San Diego Restaurant Week is back with six scrumptious days and over 180 participating restaurants throughout San Diego. The holiday edition of the North County Sun features 22 local and beloved dining and drinking establishments with an overview for you to review so you can try out something new during San Diego Restaurant Week.

San Diego Restaurant Week runs this year from January 19 to January 24. Restaurant Week is a great opportunity to venture out and explore some new local culinary hot spots, often at reduced prices.

San Diego Restaurant Week is sponsored by the California Restaurant Association. During this special

week, residents and visitors can experience cuisine that delights palates and defines the art of dining in San Diego.

Held twice annually, this culinary tradition features discounted prix fixe menus. We highly recommend calling individual restaurants to find out if they are participating this year. No tickets or passes are required. Food lovers may dine at as many participating restaurants as they like during San Diego Restaurant Week.

For more information or for a partial list of participating restaurants, visit www.sandiegorestaurantweek.com or visit our restaurant section at www.NorthCountySun.com/ restaurants.html.

Christmas In The Valley At Bates Nut Farm December 13-14, Fri 4 – 8pm, Sat 10am – 4pm Begin a new Christmas tradition at Bates Nut Farm with “Christmas in the Valley.” There will be lots of fun children’s activities. Jolly Santa Claus arrives by fire truck at 5:30pm and at 6:00pm there will be a tree lighting ceremony. Children will love boarding the Polar Express hayride for a special meeting with Old Saint Nick.

There will be seasonal music, great food and Christmas shopping available at Bates Farmer’s Daughter Store, and

with the vendors who will be set up for the 2-day event. You will be able to find chocolates, dried fruits, nuts, ornaments, and plenty of unique gifts for each person on your gift list.

Bates Nut farm is located nearby in Valley Center at 15954 Woods Valley Road, Valley Center, CA 92082. Go east on Hwy 78 to the end and turn right on Broadway and then left on Washington. Then go left on East Valley Parkway towards Valley Center and turn right on Woods Valley Road. Bates Nut Farm is on the left side. Call (760) 749-3333 or visit www.batesnutfarm.biz.

The STAR Theatre Presents “Annie Jr.” December 12 – 15 Directed By: David Schulz Musical Direction: Sandra Kopitzke Leapin’ lizards! America’s most beloved musical Annie, Jr. will once again be presented at the Historic STAR Theatre in downtown Oceanside, giving a whole new generation the chance to experience this classical musical about never giving up hope. Boasting one of Broadway’s most memorable scores, including It’s a Hard Knock Life, Easy Street, Never Fully Dressed without a Smile, and the ever-optimistic Tomorrow, Annie

Jr. is a delightful theatrical experience for the entire family.

Taste of Oceanside Gala at Star Theatre December 14, 5 – 7:30pm Taste of Oceanside Gala and Annie Jr. will take place on December 14. Adults: $35 online / $40 at-the-door.

Children: $20 online / $25 at-the-door. Tickets include “Annie, Jr.” ticket and special seating with four food tickets and one beverage ticket and access to the Silent Auction.

To purchase tickets please call (760) 721-9983 or visit www.startheatre.biz. Star Theatre is located at 402 N. Coast Highway, Oceanside, 92054. Call (760) 721-9983.

Hillcrest Taste n’ Tinis December 12, Thursday, 5 to 9pm Mix up your annual holiday cheer during the most festive time of the year in Fabulous Hillcrest at Taste n’ Tinis on Thursday, December 12, from 5 to 9pm. Take in the dazzling holiday decorations and embark on a self-guided walking tour of delightful drinks, delicious eats and fabulous retail shopping at the Hillcrest Taste n’ Tinis!

Celebrate the season with more than 25 Hillcrest establishments. They’ll welcome tasters and toasters alike with festive faire such as an assortment of specialties from mouthwatering appetizers and entrees to decadent sweet treats. Make your mouth feel merry with a variety of flavors, including spicy Spanish food, fresh seafood, hearty Italian dishes, classic American selections, warm coffees and pastries and many more tasty treats! You are guaranteed to be singing “fa-la-la-la-la-la-la-la” all throughout Fabulous Hillcrest with this year’s impressive restaurant and retail line up!

A few of the participants from last year include the following restaurants and retail shops: Baja Betty’s, Bamboo Lounge, Crest Café, Gossip Grill, Luna Grill, Urban Mo’s Bar & Grill, Mankind, Urban Outfitters, and many more!

We expect these and more participants for this year!

There is no better way to conduct your holiday shopping than in the midst of the culinary merriment of Taste n’ Tinis, where you will find joy and warmth indoors by visiting participating retail shops while you shop and sip! Peppermint martinis, creamy eggnog, Candy Cane Cosmopolitans, Scroogedrivers and other tantalizing tastes will be mixed under the mistletoe, as each participating boutique will have its very own bartender creating crafty cocktails right in the store.

Tickets for this savory soiree are $20 in advance and $25 on the day of the event. Participants in the cocktail portion of this event must be 21 years or older and have a valid ID to enter. For more information, a complete list of participating locations and to purchase tickets, visit www.

FabulousHillcrest.com or call (619) 233-5008.

Mad House Comedy Shows December 8, 6pm 4th Annual Merry All Comedy Ball with Russ T Nailz, Zoltan, Erik Rivera, Mal Hall, Scott Bowman Presented by DS Action. Proceeds go to the Down Syndrome Center and Rady Children’s Hospital!

December 13 & 14, 7:30 and 9:45 Jon Reep The 5th Season Winner of Last Comic Standing. Also seen on Comedy Central Presents, Premium Blend, and more.

December 27, 29, 31 Craig Shoemaker “The Lovemaster.” The winner of Best Male Comic on ABC’s American Comedy Awards, has a special on SHOWTIME right now called Daditude.

Mad House Comedy Club is located at 502 Horton Plaza | San Diego, CA 92101 (619) 702-6666. Visit www. madhousecomedyclub.com for show times.

La Jolla Playhouse Side Show December 1–15 Music by Henry Krieger Book and Lyrics by Bill Russell, Choreographed by Anthony Van Laast. Directed

by Bill Condon, in Association with The Kennedy Center.

Step right up, ladies and gentlemen, for an enticing peek inside the world of Side Show. Witness the extraordinary true story of Daisy and Violet Hilton, sisters joined for life as they journey from the streets to stardom. Reimagined by a musical theatre dream team, the girls’ quest for love and normalcy is set against the spectacle of fame and the scrutiny of the spotlight. Contains adult content.

The Who & The What February 11–March 9 Written by Ayad Akhtar, Directed by Kimberly Senior.

Playwright Ayad Akhtar, recently won the 2013 Pulitzer Prize for Drama.

Raised in a conservative Muslim family in Atlanta, the outspoken and brilliant Zarina routinely clashes with her traditional father and sister. Zarina’s one outlet – her recently completed book about women and Islam – threatens to tear her family apart for good. With humor and ferocity, Ayad Akhtar’s The Who & The What examines the giant chasm between our traditions and our contemporary lives.

The La Jolla Playhouse’s Mandell Weiss Theatre is located at 2910 La Jolla Village Drive in La Jolla. For more information call (858) 550-1010 or visit www.LaJollaPlayhouse.org.

Birch North Park Theatre Presents: White Christmas – The Musical December 12 – 22 San Diego Musical Theatre presents White Christmas.

Based on the beloved timeless film, this heartwarming musical adaptation features seventeen Irving Berlin songs and book by David Ives and Paul Blake. Veterans Bob Wallace and Phil Davis have a successful song-and-dance act after World War II. With romance in mind, the two follow a duo of beautiful singing sisters en route to their Christmas show at a Vermont lodge, which just happens to be owned by Bob and Phil’s former army commander.

The dazzling score features standards including Blue Skies, I Love A Piano, How Deep Is The Ocean and the perennial favorite White Christmas. Nostalgic and charming, White Christmas is an uplifting musical worthy of becoming a year-round tradition. Show times are Thursday 7:30pm, Friday 8pm, Saturday 2pm and 8pm, and Sunday 2pm and 7pm. Tickets $42-$72.

The Birch North Park Theatre is located at 2891 University Avenue, San Diego. For more information call (858) 560-5740 or visit www.birchnorthparktheatre.net.

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n2 New Year’s Eve Dining and Party Directory pn (Check www.NorthCountySun.com for complete directory. Please call venues to confirm details.)

This New Year’s Eve, Tuscany in La Costa, is offering a night of dining, dancing, and live entertainment all under one roof, yet in separate and intimate rooms! The restaurant opens its doors before noon, and beginning at 8:00 PM in the lounge and bar area just off the front main dinning room, enjoy one of North County’s finest bands, The Tuscany All-Out All-Stars. Famed Executive Chef Robert Gaffney will prepare his amazing cuisine, while their award winning bartender will keep the drinks flowing all night long. Their back private dining room and supper club, dubbed “Copa West,” will feature a tentative lineup of very special guests including Steve Orr, Jeff Moore, Brian Wahlstrom, Althea Elaine Smith, and Danny DiCarlo. From 10:00 PM to 12:30 AM all of the entertainers will converge on the main stage and put on an unforgettable show ringing in the New Year.

Make your reservation now to dine and dance the night away at Tuscany’s NYE Party! Call (760) 9298111 or visit www.tuscanylacosta.com.

Belly Up Tavern New Year’s Eve Party This amazing night begins with Happy Hour from 5:30 to 8pm with music by Candye Kane. Then enjoy The Expendables starting at 9pm. The Expendables have made heads turn and floors shake for years with 80s style dueling guitars, punk rock and reggae. This will be quite a party! The Belly Up is located at 143 S. Cedros Avenue in Solana Beach. Call (858) 481-8140 or visit www.bellyup.com.

Pacifica Del Mar New Year’s Eve Dinner and Party New Year’s Eve will be delicious and lively at Pacifica Del Mar with two dinner seatings; one from 5 to 7:30 and the other from 8 to 12, with a special prix fixe menu. The New Years Eve Party has no cover and includes a midnight toast and complimentary midnight hors d’oeuvres! This is a fun and lively party complete with a DJ that you won’t want to miss!

Pacifica Del Mar offers breathtaking ocean views and their Ocean Bar and restaurant is where high style and Del Mar culture come together for lovely libations and exquisite cuisine. They are recipients of the Gold Medallion for “Best Seafood Dining in San Diego,” and Wine Spectator’s “Award of Excellence.”

Try any one of their superior 200 Vodkas! Holiday Gift Cards are now available where you can receive free gift certificates and can earn and redeem points!

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.

Hilton San Diego Bayfront Big Night NYE Big Night San Diego New Year’s Eve is back at the Hilton Bayfront! Enjoy this high-class, all-inclusive night that goes from 9pm to 3am. Leave your wallet at home, because your ticket includes everything: fully stocked bars and buffet all night, as well as entertainment throughout the twelve different themed party areas. Conveniently located on the waterfront in downtown San Diego, right on the trolley line (no shuttles needed)–– come ring in the New Year inside the massive, magnificent “Countdown City.” For tickets or more information visit www. bignightsandiego.com.

Hard Rock Hotel San Diego Hard Rock Hotel hosts the ultimate San Diego New Year’s Eve party with 3 floors, 5 venues and DJs. Entertainers include Sidney Samson with special live performance and countdown by Eva Simons plus sets

by Tony Arzadon and Chris Garcia, DJ Loczi, Scooter and Lavelle, and Starry Eyed Music. An unforgettable night with midnight balloon drop! New Year’s Eve party and room packages available. Located at 207 5th Ave, San Diego 92101. For more information call (866) 751-ROCK or visit www.hardrockhotelsd.com/ newyears-eve.

Legoland California Kids’ New Year’s Eve is the biggest annual familyfriendly party in San Diego, allowing kids to ring in 2014 without missing their bedtime! Like the famous ball dropping in Times Square, Kids’ New Year’s Eve rocks the night with special musical performances from Grammy nominated musical artists, a huge Lego brick dropping 22-feet into the air and a spectacular fireworks display at 6pm. Legoland California is extending its park hours for many days during the winter holiday. For more information, visit www. legoland.com or call (760) 918-5346.

Photo by Candice Sampedro Johnson.

Model is Shiray Dennis.

Tuscany New Year’s Eve Party

The Hyatt Andaz San Diego Hotel Formerly the Ivy, the Andaz San Diego has the ultimate triple threat NYE parties happening at their subterranean nightclub, their swanky Rooftop600, and Wine Bar Lounge. Live performances until late into the evening. Located at 600 F Street in San Diego.

Please call first to confirm NYE party at (619) 849-1234 for tickets or visit www.sandiegoandaz.hyatt.com.

FLUXX San Diego’s award winning supper club and lounge will have a worthy NYE Big Top Finale bash with DJ Karma and Rico De Largo showcasing some insane dance beats. A celebrity performance is TBA. Tickets are on sale. FLUXX is located on 500 4th Ave in San Diego’s Historic Gaslamp District. Call (619) 2328100 or visit www.fluxxsd.com.

Catamaran in Mission Bay A huge NYE Beach Party Bash will take place at this awesome beach-side resort and Vavi Sport and Social Club in Mission Beach. Hosted bar, DJs, hors d’oeuvres and VIP upgrades. This insane party features DJ JJFlores, Fresh One, G-Roy, Artistic, FishFonics, Billy the Kid, Myron Eugene, and Chris Cutz. Ask about the optional VIP Party Boat Upgrade and hotel room reservations. You can also see fireworks display over mission Bay. For tickets call (858) 488-1081 or visit. www.govavi.com.

SBICCA

Sheraton Resort Carlsbad

Ring in the New Year on New Year’s Eve in this quaint Americana bistro nestled in the heart of ol’ Del Mar. Always great food, great service, excellent wine, beer and cocktails. Celebrate in an intimate setting with friends and make some new ones. They don’t make a big deal out of New Year’s Eve, but just a classy place to ring in 2014. Try their seared scallops or roast pork prime rib! SBICCA is located at 215 15th Street, Del Mar 92014. Call (858) 481-1001 or visit www.sbiccadelmar.com.

The Sheraton Carlsbad has a Family Friendly New Year’s Eve 50’s Sock Hop. Come dressed for the Hop or come as you are. Prizes will be given to the best dressed family and the best dressed couple. Enjoy a night filled with food, drinks, entertainment, and children’s activities. They will have an adult and child buffet style dinner and dessert bar. Dance to music provided by a DJ. The Kid’s Party Zone is back with XBox Kinect, Dance Central, racing games, and Wii. There will be face painting, ping pong, foosball, billiard games, air hockey, board games, and kid’s club with a dance floor. The Kid’s Club will have a count down with balloon drop at 9:00pm. At midnight adults will ring in the New Year with a complimentary champagne toast, live countdown and balloon drop. The Sheraton is located at 5480 Grand Pacific Drive, Carlsbad. For tickets visit www.sheratoncarlsbad.com/new-years-eve.

Hotel Del Coronado Ring in 2014 at The Del’s New Year’s Eve Gala: “Pure Magic.” The evening begins at 7pm with a champagne reception in the magnificent Crown Room, followed by a lavish dinner in the oceanfront Ballroom, dancing, and a champagne toast. Keep the party going on January 1 with the annual New Year’s Day champagne brunch in the historic Crown Room from 10am-2pm. Advance reservations required.

The Hotel del Coronado is located at 1500 Orange Ave, Coronado 92118. For tickets call (619) 522-8490 or visit www.hoteldel.com

New Year’s Eve at The Shout! House Shout in the New Year with a live rock ‘n’ roll dueling piano show, food, drinks and fun. Party packages can be purchased with or without food. Dinner package includes guaranteed seating, prime rib buffet, dessert, party favors, and a champagne toast at midnight. Everyone goes home with a souvenir champagne glass. VIP Bottle Service also available.

Located at 655 4th Ave, San Diego 92101. For more information and to buy tickets call (619) 231-6700 or visit www.theshouthouse.com

Pala Casino Resort Pala’s Infinity Room will have a Journey tribute band and New Year’s Eve Party. The night also features Sandbox, one of Southern California’s hottest dance bands. Don’t forget there’s also plenty of fun gambling in the casino and plenty of drinks to go around. Book a room so you don’t have to drive home and can wake up to a wonderful Pala breakfast on New Year’s Day. Visit www.palacasino.com.

Hornblower Inspiration This is an all-inclusive New Year’s Eve yacht party. All-inclusive ticket includes open bar, hors d’oeuvres, and entertainment. Doors open at 8pm and the Hornblower Inspiration Yacht departs at 9:15pm and docks at 1am. Boarding location is 1800 N. Harbor Drive, San Diego 92101. For tickets visit www.newyearsevesandiegoparty.com.

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Balboa Park December Nights December 6, 3-11pm; December 7, 12-11pm

San Diego’s favorite kick-off to the holiday season, will take place for the 36th year on Friday, December 6 and Saturday, December 7. The beloved holiday event, co-produced by the City of San Diego and the Balboa Park Conservancy, features sparkling lights; multi-cultural music and dance performances; carolers, bell-ringers, choirs and bands; and food throughout the Park. In the spirit of the holidays, participating Balboa Park muse-

City of Encinitas Visit with Santa Claus December 7, 8, 14, 15, 21, and 22, Saturdays/Sundays, 1pm-3pm The holiday season has begun and what better way to get in the spirit than a visit with Santa. Visit Santa on Saturdays and Sundays in December from 1:00pm to 3:00pm. A professional photography will be taking photos each day. Receive free digital photos of the visit with Santa! Prints are also available to order if interested.

Visit Santa for free in either The Lumberyard Courtyard (947 S Coast Hwy 101) or Pacific Station Plaza (687 S Coast Hwy 101).

4th Annual Wellness Week January 25-31 Wellness Week is a weeklong program of events and special offers to engage the public in learning about and experiencing ways to improve their physical, mental and spiritual wellbeing.

The program kicks off with the Wellness Week Festival on Saturday, January 25 at the Encinitas Library in which several health related businesses will have booths, giveaways, contests, give demonstrations and lectures, and provide activities. Businesses in Encinitas, Leucadia, and Carlsbad will participate in the weeklong event. There will be activities and discussions catered to the wellbeing and health for a variety of areas and for all ages, in particular there will be seniors’ only activities as well as children’s activities. The Encinitas Unified School District will also be taking part in Wellness Week with the help of Healthy Day Partners with activities and lessons for the students each school day.

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

ums open their doors free of charge from 5 to 9 p.m. both evenings.

During December Nights, Balboa Park is transformed into a holiday wonderland with historic Park promenades, plantings and structures adorned with seasonal decorations and lights. More than 350,000 attendees are expected, making this the largest free community festival in San Diego.

Balboa Park December Nights highlights include enhanced lighting throughout the Park, including a magnificent lightshow on Botanical Building and the Lily Pond and the lighting of the Moreton Bay Fig Tree. This is also the 32nd year of the annual Santa Lucia Procession that takes place at the California Quadrangle near the Museum of Man. There will be stages galore! See the annual production of Del Cerro Baptist Church Christmas Story Tree; the House of Scotland Pipers; the Sun Harbor Chorus and more on the Organ Pavilion Stage; community musicians and dance troupes at the Botanical Building Stage and the Palisades Stage; good time Cajun-Zydeco sounds on the Bon Temps Dance Pavilion; music and dance at Junior Theatre Stage, San Diego Civic Dance Stage, and also

Civic Youth Ballet showcasing excerpts from The Nutcracker on the Casa del Prado Stage; music and dance from around the world at the International Cottages Stage; plus a host of musical performances inside many Park museums.

International Cottages’ Christmas Festival features food from around the world including: empanadas, egg rolls, fried plantains, pierogi, baklava, paella and pie; many other food options throughout the Park, including the Prado Pub on the Square in the Plaza de Panama.

Opportunities for distinct holiday photos throughout the Park include pictures with Santa and The Grinch. This is a free family event!

Balboa Park is located at 1549 El Prado, San Diego 92101.

Call (619) 239-0512 or visit www.visitDecemberNights.org.

Santa’s Magical Village & Tree Lighting at the San Marcos Community Center December 7–8, Saturday 3pm–8pm and Sunday 10am–4pm Experience the special village where magic of the season comes alive. Stroll through the streets where children create ornaments, decorate cookies, and make holiday decorations while parents shop at arts and crafts booths. Have your picture taken with Santa and Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer and enjoy free entertainment throughout the event including the Full Measure Strolling Carolers throughout the weekend. Enjoy a visit with Rudolph throughout the event.

Kids win gift certificates, movie tickets and toys!

Take photos and visit with Santa from 4:30-6:30pm on Saturday and from noon-3pm on Sunday. The Holiday Tree Lighting ceremony on Saturday begins with outdoor entertainment and music starting at 5:30pm. Also present will be gourmet food trucks. Theatre West performs

“The Sounds of The Season” at various times on Saturday and Sunday. The tree is lit at 6:45pm with the arrival of the Jolly Old Man to make this event special! Adults are $4 and children are $3. In addition, enjoy a pancake, egg and sausage breakfast with Santa on Sunday morning from 9am to 11:30am.

The San Marcos Community Center is located at 3 Civic Center Drive 92069 in San Marcos. For more information visit www.san-marcos.net

Teen Scene in Carlsbad Showcases Local Teen Bands and Artists February 22, Saturday, 4-9pm Be a part of the scene! The City of Carlsbad is hosting its 9th annual Teen Scene event on Saturday, February 22, from 4 to 9 pm at Calavera Hills Community Park at 2997 Glasgow Drive in Carlsbad. Local bands, filmmakers and artists ages 13 to 19 showcase their talents and compete for exciting opportunities and prizes. All ages are welcome to join in this night of creative expression by teens.

As part of Teen Scene, eleven teen bands battle it out for the title of “Carlsbad 2014 Battle of the Bands Champion.” Bands are judged by music industry professionals on stage presence, vocal ability, instrumental talents, originality, and crowd response. The winning band will receive a one-day recording session in Hurley’s

professional recording studio, Big Bear Mountain Resort ski lift tickets and paid gigs with the Rock the Library Concert series. Entries are limited and the entry deadline is January 4.

Other activities include a film festival featuring fiveminute shorts created, produced, directed and edited by teens. The Teen Scene art gallery features original art work from local teen artists including paintings, drawings, ceramics and photos. Teens can also create original art on slam boards, play video games in the Gametruck or find their groove in the dance room.

Tickets are $8 at the door. For more information on entry rules or event details visit www.carlsbadca.gov/ parksandrec or call special events hotline (760) 434-2843.

California Center For the Arts Escondido An Irish Christmas Dec. 6, Friday, 7:30 pm As seen on PBS! A great Irish night celebrating Christmas in Ireland, featuring glorious music, traditional dance, storytelling, laughter, and plenty of Irish soul.

Special guests will include Ciaran Maguire, Collette Dunne and Kevin Horton, the electrifying stars of Magic of the Dance and Riverdance fame, members of the Kerry Dance Troupe, sensational Irish musicians from the Kerry Traditional Orchestra along with a host of actors and singers.

West Coast Ballet – The Nutcracker Dec. 7, Saturday, 1 and 7 pm West Coast Ballet’s rendition of the holiday classic will transport audiences to a land of dancing nutcrackers and sugarplum fairies.

The Center Chorale – A Choral Yuletide Dec. 7, Saturday, 7:30 pm The Center Chorale and the Center Children’s Chorus

will lead this seasonal celebration in song. The program includes the beautiful “A Ceremony of Carols” by Benjamin Britten and a reading of Dylan Thomas’ “A Child’s Christmas in Wales,” with accompanying yuletide carols.

Carols by Candlelight Dec. 13 and 14, Friday and Saturday, 8 pm A spectacular family Christ-mas concert! The 24th annual Carols by Candlelight features music stars singing their hits and favorite holiday songs. With Jose Feliciano on Friday and Billy Ray Cyrus on Saturday. Also featuring Stephen Bishop, Mary James and Steve Vaus. Presented by KUSI and 105.7 The Walrus.

Choral Arts: The Harvard Glee Club Jan. 18, Saturday, 7:30 pm Founded in 1858, the Harvard Glee Club is the oldest continuing choral ensemble in the United States.

Conducted by Andrew Clark, the 60-voice men’s ensemble has toured extensively and is in California on its winter tour.

Discovery Series: Nadir Khashimov, Violin Jan. 19, Sunday, 3 pm Appearing with orchestras the world over, violinist Nadir Khashimov is praised for his virtuosity. Playing on an 1828 violin, Khashimov embodies the passion and elegance of classical music.

Shen Yun Feb. 26 to March 2, Showtimes vary Shen Yun brings the long-lost glory of 5,000-year old Chinese culture alive on stage. The grand production features 100 artists, 400 exquisite costumes, animated backdrops, and a live orchestra with Western and Chinese instruments. In the all-new 2014 program, audiences will enjoy a magic journey into ancient dynasties, ethnic regions, heavenly palaces and heroic legends.

An exhilarating show of classical Chinese dance and music that’s raved by artists and theater-goers around the world as “the profound, quintessential end of entertainment” and “the highest realm in arts.”

California Center for the Arts, Escondido, 340 N. Escondido Blvd., Escondido CA 92025, (800) 988-4253, www.artcenter.org

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fresh, healthy food you can trust

www.cafestoked.com facebook.com/cafestoked Open Daily

1215 San Elijo Road San Marcos, CA 92078 (760) 798-1322

Welcome to San Elijo Hills newest restaurant experience!

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North County Restaurant Reviews Stoked!

Sabor de Vida

El Agave Restaurant and Tequileria

Lucky’s Pizza and Ale

Fresco Trattoria

Pizzaiolo

There’s a wonderful new bistro that just opened its doors in the town of San Elijo Hills called Stoked! The local community has seen a couple of cafés make a pretty good try to bring in customers, but nothing brings in a steady flow of happy repeat customers than great food, good value, and wonderful service, and I can attest that Stoked! is offering the perfect recipe for success.

New owner and proud San Elijo resident, Chris Vulovic, has a history of success being a corporate CEO, a consultant, a caterer, and the author of “I Love Food” (available on Amazon). She has driven by the restaurant’s location, which is visible on San Elijo Road, and finally made a decision to put together a business plan and restaurant that is perfect for locals, kid’s going to and from the two schools that are within walking distance, North County foodies and wedding and party planners. The indoor ambiance is comfortable and very attractive, but not over stated, and she has outdoor umbrella seating in the front, a beautiful back patio built around a rock fireplace (hence the

Originally from Porto Alegre Brazil, and with deep family roots in the restaurant business, Sabor de Vida’s husband and wife team Ana and Rafael love watching eyes light up when their guests enjoy their Southern Brazil barbeque and cuisine. They have created a unique dining experience in Encinitas with unforgettable tastes of Brazilian culture with authentic cuisine and exemplary service. As owner/operators they deeply care about giving you a wonderful Brazilian culinary experience. Rafael is considered one of the top Brazilian chefs in Southern California. This dynamic team started in the catering business catering large parties and events with their Brazilian barbeque, which they still do, but their Encinitas restaurant has much more menu options.

Sabor de Vida means “flavor of life.” Their premium meats are slowly

The new El Agave Restaurant and Tequileria will be bringing traditional Mexican cuisine, award-winning tequilas, and indigenous flavors to Del Mar Plaza. Since 1996, El Agave has been serving San Diegans their trademark Mexican Nouvelle Cuisine from its original location in Old Town. The new Del Mar location, El Agave’s third in San Diego, will feature a comprehensive tequila museum stocked with over 2,000 premium tequilas. Scheduled to open in December, El Agave will be open for lunch and dinner, seven days a week, and will feature a special Happy Hour menu and tequila tastings.

Known for its bold, authentic flavors, El Agave’s menu is inspired by the cooking styles of ancient Aztec and Mestizo cultures. Popular menu items include a variety of mole sauces blended from flavors native to Mexico with ingredients of Spanish and Arabic orgin, crispy chalupas, tamales, enchiladas and their infamous filet mignon with a tequila and

Are you feeling Lucky? Well you should, because an exciting new pizza and ale restaurant has come to the San Marcos/La Costa border on Melrose and Rancho Santa Fe Road. Three things you will notice immediately; 1) the hand-tossed, thin crust pizza is out of this world and made with fresh local ingredients, 2) they serve local craft beers, Boylan’s pure cane fountain sodas and fresh lemonade, and 3) the service is friendly and efficient. The atmosphere is just what you expect from a local classic pizza and ale restaurant.

Lucky’s is unpretentious, classy, and attractively priced! You can zip in on a quick lunch break and pick up a slice and a salad, or enjoy a beer during their 3 – 6pm Happy Hour. Sit inside or relax outside on their patio, watch some sports on one of their 4 flat screens and just hang out. Great pizza, craft beer, and sports…it’s the perfect trifecta. All the sauces, dressings and dough are made in-house and they

Just steps from the Pacific Ocean, Fresco Trattoria, in Carlsbad Village, has been serving some of the most wonderful Italian cuisine since 1999 and is truly a local favorite. Originally from Sperlonga, Italy, Chef Leone D’Arcangelo has been sharing his love of cooking and his family recipes for everyone to enjoy. From the moment you walk through the front door to the last spoonful of spumoni, the flavors and the service come together like a boat trip on a Venice canal. Beautifully set tables with painted murals and fresh flowers adorn the main dining room. The atmosphere and the distinct Italian aromas will take you away.

Every dish served comes with a basket of fresh baked bread with a side boat of Italian marinara. For a special treat over the holidays, try their full rack of lamb with a port wine reduction, paired with a nice

Papa Tony’s Pizza has undergone a complete facelift, remodel, name change to Pizziaolo (which means pizza chef) and new ownership. Still related to the famous and iconic pizzeria that Encinitas and North County residents have embraced since 1984, uncle Joe Vitale has finally handed over the pizza paddle to his nephew Anthony Deluca, who in his own right, is a young master pizza chef with big pizza pies in his eyes.

Anthony, born and raised in San Diego is a first generation born in the U.S. from Sicilian parents. He began working in his family’s pizzeria when he was twelve and later graduated from the California Culinary Academy in San Francisco, which is now the Cordon Bleu. “I’m very excited to be part of this great Encinitas community and can’t wait to introduce my Italian culinary recipes. I really want to do whatever I can to give back to the community, our local schools, and local businesses.” said Anthony.

name Stoked!), and soon-to-be outdoor lawn seating, all of which is perfect for intimate dining and very nice in size for indoor and outdoor parties!

Stoked! will soon have a beer and wine license, or maybe by the time you read this they already have. The Chef is a master chef and will wow your taste buds as well as your visual and textural senses with fresh and healthy food. Stop in for a wonderful hot latte or a bowl of soup on a cold day. Lunch is served from 11:30 to 3:00 PM. They always have a daily soup and their sandwiches are some of the best in North County! If they still have it, you must try their roasted and caramelized vegetable sandwich on rustic bread with layers of roasted vegetables, melted mozzarella, and drizzled with pesto. Absolutely delicious! Give this place a try and I guarantee you will be back for more!

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

grilled over open flames. If you are new to the Brazilian experience and aren’t sure what to order, try their Combo Plate. The Combo Plate comes with large portions of grilled chicken breast, all- beef sausage, and TriTip with servings of rice and beans, grilled onions and red bell peppers, served with Farofa, which is a Yucca grain, and a vinaigrette dipping sauce. If that seems like too much, then try their Salmon Plate, Grilled Tri-Tip, Stroganoff, Veggie Plate, Burgers, Sandwiches, or one of their many Salads, Desserts, Shakes and Smoothies!

Impress your holiday guests or have a fabulous new catering experience!

Sabor de Vida is located at 215 S. El Camino Real, Encinitas 92024.

Call (760) 230-0464, or visit www.sabordevida.com.

red wine reduction sauce. Carlos Aceves, director of operations, says, “Del Mar Plaza couldn’t be a more perfect location in which to blend our unique menu offerings with a beautiful ocean view location.”

In addition to serving authentic Hispanic-Mexican food, El Agave is equally well known for their selection of rare and premium tequilas and amazing Happy Hour. Housed inside the restaurant, the Tequila Museum features a collection of over 2,000 tequilas from all over the world including the restaurant’s own award-winning Tequila Agave Artesenal. For tastings in the tequila museum, guests are seated amongst a variety of agave tequilas and served tastings from the featured tequila flight.

The new El Agave in Del Mar Plaza is located at 1555 Camino Del Mar across from Pacifica Del Mar. For information or reservations visit www.elagave.com.

even offer a homemade frozen custard! Try any one of their awesome salads including the House, Caesar, Chopped, or Caprese or a side of meatballs, also made on-site, from scratch.

The owners, Shawn and Dan, friends for nearly 30 years are proud of their creation, strive to provide the best, and invite you to come in to try their simple, traditional, approach to New York pizza. Rumor has it, that it has something to do with the water…hint, hint.

Clip their coupon and get 20% OFF your entire order! Dine-in, Carryout, or Delivery! Not valid with daily lunch specials or any other coupon offer. Must present coupon.

Lucky’s is open 7-days a week from 11am to 9pm and is located at 1691 (the new extension) of Melrose Drive, Suite 195, San Marcos, CA 92078. They deliver! Call in, take out or eat in. Call (760) 471-1234 or visit www.luckyspizza.net.

Cabernet. Other local favorites include their Shrimp Scampi, Margherita Pizza, Penne al Fomo con Gamberi, Linguine Mare Mosso, Fettuccine Alfredo con Pollo, Manicotti Riplenu, their famous Lasagna and antipasto standout- Melanzane Parmigiana. From their New York Strip to the fresh Atlantic Salmon, you really can’t go wrong.

Fresco is open Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve. Book your corporate holiday lunch or dinner or bring the whole family and out-of-town guests. They offer complete party catering. Happy Hour is served from 4:30 to 6:30 and gift cards are available. Enjoy music Saturday nights.

Fresco Trattoria is located at 264 Carlsbad Village Drive, Carlsbad 92008. Call (760) 720-3737 or visit www.frescorestaurants.com

Pizziaolo will be serving an extensive menu consisting of large delicious pizza slices to full-size pizza pies, lunch and dinner combo specials, lasagna, calzone, Stromboli, pasta and salads. The pizza varieties will be perfectly toasted thin crust pie baked right on the oven’s stone shelf. Just ask and you can have gluten-free pizza or just about any special order preferences.

They offer catering for any size party! Anthony has some big expansion plans for the future…so, stay tuned! The new Pizzaiolo will be open for business the beginning of December so stop in or call ahead and see what Pizzaiolo is all about.

Pizziaolo is located at 554 Santa Fe Drive, Encinitas 92024 in the same shopping center as El Nopalito and 7-Eleven just east of I-5 freeway.

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Scheduled to open in Leucadia, January 2014

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North County Restaurant Reviews Casa de Bandini

Vigilucci’s

Vigilucci’s Restaurant Group is dedicated to serving unparalleled Italian cuisine, much like that found in the kitchens of Northern Italy. They have

Solterra Winery & Kitchen

Solterra Winery and Kitchen, now with live music and their newly crowned TV award- winning chef, is the place to be through-

SBICCA

Pacifica Del Mar and Breeze Café

New Year’s Eve will be delicious and lively at Pacifica Del Mar with two dinner seatings; one from 5 to 7:30 and the other from 8

Tuscany

Located at the Forum in Carlsbad, Diane Powers’ Casa de Bandini is a North County destination for regionally inspired Mexican fare. Its sights, sounds and flavors of Mexico greet you as soon as you walk through the door. It’s like a museum inside, decorated down to the tiniest detail with hand-crafted furnishings, fine Mexican folk art and colorfully hand-painted murals. Intricately designed lanterns and stars of tin, brass and glass illuminate the Cantina, where guests enjoy their famous Bird Bath Margaritas. Guests can dine under color-drenched umbrellas in the outdoor patio, reminiscent of the vibrant haciendas found throughout the Mexican countryside, complete with lush landscaping of succulents, cacti, palms and flowering vines. Diners are charmed nightly by strolling mariachis playing popular Mexican ballads.

Bandini uses only the freshest ingredients and offers 14 salsas and sauces made fresh daily, delicious selections of homemade salad dressings, and hot corn and flour tortillas prepared throughout the day between the Cantina and dining room at the Tortilla

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

multiple locations in San Diego, from Carlsbad to Coronado, and their menu highlights homemade pasta dishes, savory veal, chicken, prime steak and seafood, paired with award-winning wine. Vigilucci’s Restaurant Group offers full service holiday catering and has sophisticated semi-private and private rooms for any size party. Their award winning food, superb hospitality, and attention to detail are sure to please the most discerning diner or event planner. Their catering manager and event coordinator can customize a menu for you to suit any occasion or group size.Vigilucci’s Seafood and Steakhouse, Cucina and Ristorante Coronado are open for Lunch, Dinner and offer Happy Hour specials daily. A memorable Sunday Brunch is offered at Vigilucci’s Ristorante Coronado and the Steakhouse.

Be sure to attend the Chef Demo Holiday Luncheon on December 14 at 1pm with Executive Chef Dana Sills. Cost is $35 per person and includes lunch, holiday fare demonstrations, wine and a gift. Seating is limited. Reservations are also being accepted for Christmas Eve, New Years Eve and New Years Day. Ring in the New

Year in style and reserve your table for the festivities.

This winter Vigilucci’s Restaurant Group is excited to announce the expansion, remodeling and relocation of its popular Vigilucci’s Trattoria Italiana. Moving to 530 N. Coast Hwy 101 on the corner of Athena St. in Leucadia, the new location will provide the space needed to better accommodate the growing number of private party requests while enhancing its charming, intimate ambiance. A major transformation to the property, formerly operating as Robbie’s, is underway, with the Trattoria debuting its new look in January 2014.

“It was almost 20 years ago that we opened the Trattoria and introduced North County San Diego to the food and culture of my hometown,” recalls restaurant owner, Roberto Vigilucci. “It pleases me that, after all these years, the public’s appetite for the authentic Italian cuisine we serve continues to grow and thus our need to expand.” To book your next party contact Events@Vigiluccis.com or visit www.vigiluccis.com for menus and locations.

out the holidays. Join their Wine Club and get 20% OFF all wine purchases and invitations to all their events. Dining guests get 10% OFF any bottle of wine purchase or 15% OFF 6 bottles or more.

The Van Alyea family, a young married couple with a 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. Master Wine Maker, Chris Alyea, says, “We have 60 tons of grapes coming in within the next 6 weeks.” This amounts to 150 barrels, which equates to 300 bottles per barrel. And, this is just another day in the life of the Alyea family and Solterra winery. They are truly 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 County.

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

interesting piece is the long concrete outdoor fire pit bar that seats up to 20, located just inches from the sidewalk and passers by. 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 is located at 934 North Coast Hwy 101, Leucadia 92024. Open Tue–Sun; closed Mon. (760) 230-2970 www.solterrawinery.com.

Superb service with tasty fare and a casual but elegant atmosphere make this bistro a must-visit when you’re anywhere near the area and there isn’t a nicer place to be over the holidays than SBICCA in Del Mar. Ring in the New Year on New Year’s Eve with dinner and drinks filled with memories of a lifetime. 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 16th 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 first-rate.

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.

Open for lunch and dinner, SBICCA’s lunch menu offers tasty cocktails along with wonderful burgers, salads, and one of the best Sea Bass sandwiches anywhere. For dinner, their 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. Their seared scallops or ratatouille quinoa are big hits with the local crowd.

With superb service, and amazing ocean views, bring your loved ones or out of town guests to this quaint Americana bistro. Tuesday night’s 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.

to 12, with a special prix fixe menu. The New Years Eve Party has no cover and includes a midnight toast and complimentary midnight hors d’oeuvres! This is a fun and lively party complete with a DJ that you won’t want to miss!

Pacifica Del Mar features great food, fine wine, cocktails, and breathtaking panoramic ocean views. This is one of the finest restaurants in Del Mar and one of the best places to hold your business holiday party, family celebration, or private affair. Pacifica Del Mar offers five distinct event venues: Private Reserve—is a state-of-the-art private dining and presentation space great for corporate parties from 54 to 75 guests.

Breeze Café—is a heated outdoor covered patio with stunning ocean view sunsets. Accommodates 72 to 85 guests. Wine Room—is an intimate room displaying hundreds of fine vintage wines and will comfortably accommodate 12 guests. Pacifica’s Patio—is perfect for casual fine dining parties up to 120 guests. The patio overlooks Old Del Mar with spectacular Pacific Ocean views. The Gallery—is an interior portion at the Already known for great Italian cuisine and with deep roots in the community, the new Tuscany team of experienced restaurateurs now features the finest cuisine, piano lounge, full length bar, banquet room, new outdoor patio, and an intimate concert showroom.

The newest showroom in North County is their beautiful and intimate backroom with indoor and outdoor patio seating that is being branded as Copa West. This intimate showroom with white linen tables provides some of the biggest names in the music and comedy industry. Call to find out details about their upcoming Christmas music show and their New Years Eve bash. Special dinner and show packages are available with special dinner menus. Complete with a full bar, drinks are always flowing. The showroom features live quality entertainment that incorporates jazz, rhythm ‘n blues, musical artist’s tributes, dancing, multi-media music productions, and comedy.

Kitchen. Popular dishes include the seasonal Turkey Mole Tamales —a tasty Mexican holiday tradition featuring two freshly steamed, hand-made tamales stuffed with turkey, raisins, apples and nuts— and flavorful Carnitas a la Michoacan, offering golden brown succulent morsels of pork served with hot tortillas, guacamole, salsa and beans.

Seafood lovers will delight in Enchiladas Del Mar, chock full of crab, shrimp and pescado blanco and smothered in a creamy, spicy jalapeño sauce. Carne Asada Tampiqueña pleases steak-lovers with deliciously seasoned carne asada, grilled and topped with mild green California chile and onion, served with a cheese enchilada, beans and guacamole.

SBICCA is located at 215 15th Street, Del Mar 92014. Call (858) 4811001 or visit www.sbiccabistro.com. end of the Ocean Bar. It has lively special effects lighting with a Pacific Ocean backdrop. It’s perfect for up to 60 guests.

Open everyday, including Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and New Year’s Eve with a special prix fixe menu or order off their regular menu.

The Ocean Bar and restaurant is one of North County’s gems and a local gathering place, where high style and Del Mar culture come together for lovely libations and exquisite cuisine. 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 4-6:30 and all night long on Mondays and Tuesdays and features $1 OFF all drinks and a discounted bar menu. Holiday Gift Cards are now available.

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. It 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.

Pino, the maître d’, is one of the most personable personalities in the industry. Multi- award winning bartender, Howie, has been entertaining guests at Tuscany with flamboyant acrobatics for 23 years. Danny is big in the music industry and brings his own musical talents and L.A. connections to Tuscany’s new backroom showroom. Joey the GM greets and hangs out with everyone. He is a wonderful personality and everyone’s friend. Executive Chef, Robert Gaffney, from multiple five-star resorts, including the Blue Fire Grill at La Costa Resort, presents his menu items that are simply out of this world. Every dish of amazing modern Italian cuisine is prepared with the freshest local ingredients and his personal touch and meticulous attention to detail.

For show tickets dinner reservations call (760) 929-8111 or visit www.tuscanylacosta.com. Tuscany is located at 6981 El Camino Real, La Costa, 92009.

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North County Restaurant Reviews Tony’s Jacal

Off the Hook

Tip Top Meats

Open Christmas and New Years, Tip Top Meats is a local favorite and an international destination. The best just got better because Tip Top now serves Certified Angus Beef! They are proud to serve

Ahi Sushi

GET ONE FREE 8-PIECE CRUNCHY ROLL with any purchase of $5 or more. Clip and present their coupon at time of purchase. This is

Mr. Taco

The Broken Yolk Café

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

This holiday season, bring your best friend, family members, or out of town guests 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 is a local favorite and a famous tourist destination.

The historic 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 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. This is the place to go for authentic Christmas tamales! For three generations, Tony’s Jacal Celebrating their 3rd year anniversary in Encinitas, Off the Hook is the talk of the town and a really great place to impress family, friends and guests over the holidays. Now serving beer and wine pairings, this family owned and operated seafood grill really knows how to grill fresh fish and their lobster burritos are to die for. Their motto, “Reel Fish. Done Right. Done Fast” pretty much says it all!

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.

Off the Hook is as easy as 1,2,3! 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.

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 and is now serving their full menu at the bar during Monday Night Football! Tony’s Jacal has a beautiful floral outdoor garden patio and live Mariachi music in the evenings. This classic Mexican restaurant accommodates some of the happiest and most satisfied customers anywhere. Lunch is served Mon-Sat 11am to 2pm: Dinner is served Weekdays 5-9:30pm, Fri and Sat 5-10pm, Sun 3-9:30pm: Closed on Tuesday. If you are looking for an authentic Mexican restaurant experience, with wonderful food, drinks and service, Tony’s Jacal is the place!

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

Off the Hook is open daily from 11:30am -8pm and located at 1042 N. El Camino Real, # E, Encinitas 92024. Call (760) 632-8553 or visit www.offthehookseafoodgrill.com.

U.S.D.A. Prime and Choice, and are one of the last real butcher shops in Southern California. They have a European style deli restaurant and a wide selection of European groceries and specialties in their market.

Behind the meat counter they serve nothing but the best Dietz and Watson deli meats and behind the butcher case you’ll find cuts of U.S.D.A. Prime and Choice cuts of beef, veal, lamb, and pork that you can’t get anywhere in San Diego. No one else comes close to their quality and prices. Their many varieties of fresh hand-made sausage are incomparable.

If you want a great tasting hormone-free fresh or oven baked turkey for Christmas you won’t find a better tasting bird than their Diestel all natural turkeys. You can order these either fresh, frozen, or traditionally cooked or smoked at Tip Top Meats. If you want Tip Top to cook your turkey, then please order yours well ahead.

Are you looking for something really special? Try Tip Top’s famous fancy Cajun Turkduckn. It’s 15-18 lbs of boneless turkey stuffed with veal patte, croutons, wild rice, 1/2 boneless duck, boneless chicken breast and thighs with select spices. It’s absolutely delicious!

Tip Top is open on Christmas and New Year’s Eve. Pick up some fresh cut meat for your holiday party including Tri-Tip, Prime Rib, Short Ribs, Fillet Mignon, Leg of Lamb, Rack of Lamb, Lamb Chops, Veal, Bone-in and Boneless Hams, and European Style Pork Round Roast!

Tip Top Meats, European-style delicatessen and butcher shop in Carlsbad has been providing the very best meats and poultry for North County residents since 1967. Tip Top Meats is by far the best value, best service, butcher shop, German-style delicatessen, and European Market in North County. Stock up for your holiday family gatherings, corporate events, or just for everyday shopping. For 46 years Tip Top has been serving North County the freshest and tastiest meats and specializing in the most extensive variety of hand-made sausage in San Diego County.

Try the Big John Breakfast, the Big John Burger, and, of course, their famous Steak and Stein dinner consisting of a huge steak served with vegetables, potato, kraut, bread, salad and a stein of beer from $10.98. When family and visitors come into town, impress them by treating them to Tip Top Meats!

one of the best restaurant 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! If you are craving great tasting authentic sushi but are on a budget, then 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!

Ahi Sushi is one of the best sushi restaurants in North County. How many times have you been to a sushi restaurant and waited forever for your order?

This will never happen at Ahi! They have the most professional and fastest sushi service we’ve ever experienced! Not only is service great, but their sushi is absolutely delicious and their prices are even better! 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! Order take out and don’t forget to bring your FREE crunchy roll coupon that you can download from our website.

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.

Tip Top Meats is located at 6118 Paseo Del Norte, Carlsbad 92011.

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

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.

Mr. Taco now offers $1 Dollar Tacos on Taco Tuesdays! Get either a ground beef, shredded beef, chicken or fish taco for only one dollar! See store for details. Also, clip their coupon, and any other day of the week, Buy 2 Tacos and Get one FREE! Or, get 20% OFF your complete bill (excluding tax). Must present coupon at time of purchase.

Mr. Taco is not your usual fast food taco shop. Everyday Mr. Taco is packed with Mexican food lovers, Cal State San Marcos students and faculty, local residents and business people that crave perfect burritos, tasty tacos, tostadas, and delicious Mexican sauces. They know that Mr.Taco’s Fresh Mexican Grill is the best place to go for casual, quality, absolutely delicious, authentic, and best priced Mexican food.

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

It’s Chargers Football Season and 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! Try a side order of their Jalapenos Chiles Toreados (3) for 95 cents or (6) for $1.50. Or try any of their delicious Mexican Combo Plates that come with rice and beans. When the weather gets cold, try their chicken soup. It’s gigantic and is filled with a ton of chicken. It’s fresh, hot and delicious for only $6.95 and is enough for two!

Their daily menu is huge, with appetizers, tacos, fajitas, combination plates, burritos, salads, tostadas, and of course, their famous pineapple tamales!

The Broken Yolk Café provides great food and great service with reasonable prices. Consistency in their food and service is what makes this family-style restaurant a true winner. It’s what everyone has come to expect time after time and is why they are one of the most popular breakfast and lunch restaurants in San Diego.

Their Early Bird Breakfast Menu is served every day of the week from 6am to 8am and is only $4.99. It’s the best breakfast deal around!

The Broken Yolk is famous for 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, you get a t-shirt and you will go down in Broken Yolk history and get your name engraved on their Hall of Fame plaque. Cost is $24.99. Go for it!

If you’re not quite up for the Iron Man Omelet, their other omelets are still 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. Their turkey sandwich is absolutely delicious All of their menu items are large portions. For something really special, try their Grilled Eggplant and Goat Cheese Panini. It’s grilled eggplant, zucchini, red onions, roasted red peppers, alfalfa sprouts and goat cheese, served on crispy focaccia bread with pesto mayo for $8.99. You can’t beat it!

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) 7277311 www.mrtaco.net

There are nine Broken Yolk Café locations 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.

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North County Restaurant Reviews Pelly’s Fish Market

Carlsbad Ranch Market

Bruegger’s Bagels

Over the holidays families are turning to a healthier alternative than turkey or beef, and Pelly’s Fish Market offers locals and visitors the freshest fish selections in town! Pelly’s is one of the original fresh fish retail markets in Coastal North County. On any given day, depending on the season, Pelly’s offers large fillets of fresh ahi, yellowtail, albacore, mahimahi, halibut, Atlantic salmon, swordfish, sea bass, and a wide assortment of local shellfish including oysters, clams, crab, and shrimp. Buy it fresh from their retail fish counter and take it home, or have them throw it on the grill and serve it to you as a grilled fillet, grilled fish sandwich, or as a salad. Any one of these choices is absolutely fabulous.

Pelly’s offers a catering service that will suit any family gettogether, bowl game, or corporate holiday party. Ask them about special orders for the holidays or their amazing holiday seafood platters! Think about a fresh seafood platter for the Superbowl! Big sellers are their cevice, stone crab, or bay shrimp salads, as well as their popular fresh local lobster, when in season.

Pelly’s has a reputation as the best place for delicious fresh fish lunches and dinners, especially their char-grilled mahi-mahi, char-grilled halibut, and of course their unbelievable crab cakes and grilled fish tacos.

Their coconut shrimp appetizer comes with a spicy plum sauce. If you’re in the mood for a salad, try their fresh ono salad, or bay shrimp and stone crab salad. All of their fish sandwiches are amazing. We highly recommend their famous Manhattan red or Boston white clam chowder. A cup is only $3.25 and a large bowl is only $4.50.

Pelly’s isn’t a fancy sit down restaurant, but the quality of their freshly prepared seafood more than makes up for it. On a sunny day enjoy their great food on their newely renovated outdoor patio. Their prices are very reasonable. Check their board for the Catch of the Day.

The holidays are here, and the big grocery stores are getting packed with impatient shoppers. Why not stock up on some quality, local fruit and vegetables and daily groceries at your local neighborhood market?

Impress everyone at your family meal and at your company’s holiday party with produce and party supplies from Carlsbad Ranch Market. This time of the season, Carlsbad Ranch Market has a wide assortment of apples, persimmons, figs, end-of-season sweet California corn, locally grown heirloom tomatoes, pumpkins, winter squash, and fresh baked Julian pies. One of their very popular items is their San Marzano canned tomatoes for only $3.79. They also have a really great selection of hard to find Lithuanian food products.

Carlsbad Ranch Market is the place to get your fresh Julian Pies. These famous pies are always fresh baked without preservatives, and so you can’t

buy them anywhere. Carlsbad Ranch market usually offers their Julian Pies $1-2 less than most grocery stores. We highly recommend their daily homemade Mexican Tortilla Dip, their fresh Guacamole Dip, and excellent fresh Salsas along with their huge assortment of locally made Tortilla Chips and Tortillas.

Carlsbad Ranch Market is an indoor fruit and vegetable stand and much more. 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; either way, it’s hard to hold back when you see their amazing selection.

Clip their coupon from our coupon page or from their ad on page 3 and get any bagel and cream cheese and small cup of coffee for only $2.49. Just in time for the holiday season, Bruegger’s now has a delicious new breakfast egg sandwich called Chimi Cheddar. It’s a really delicious sandwich with egg, peppered bacon, green peppers, and cheddar cheese on a plain bagel. The Chimichurri sauce really makes this sandwich special. The zesty sauce contains a mixture Jalapenos, lime juice, olive oil, onions, thyme, parsley, cilantro, garlic, and red wine vinegar. The flavor is subtle at first, but the more you eat, the better it gets.

If you are a calorie counter, Bruegger’s offers a healthier “Under 500 Calorie” menu. Try any one of their sandwiches on one of their Skinny Bagels and don’t lose a bit of flavor. Bruegger’s slices their skinny bagels

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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.

Cherry and Mango flavors are always on the menu due to popular demand. Other flavors are switched depending on the season and availability. Pumpkin flavor was a big hit. The traditional Gelati with Mango Ice mixed with Vanilla Custard is our overall favorite. It’s absolutely addicting! They now offer new milkshake flavors such as Caramel and

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.

Carlsbad Ranch Market (located next door to Tip Top Meats) is located at 6118 Paseo Del Norte, Carlsbad, CA 92011. Call (760) 4383202. You can also find them on Facebook.

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Founded in 1983, Bruegger’s Enterprises, Inc. operates 300 Bruegger’s 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.

Bruegger’s Bagels is a recent winner of Nation’s Restaurant News’ Golden Chain Award. Visit www.brueggers.com for a bakery location near you.

Peppermint. Their 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 Cookie Sandwiches and Custard Cakes. All are made fresh daily and never refrozen so the taste is fresh and delicious. 20% discount is offered to Military and Firefighters. Rita’s is also partnered with Carlsbad Educational Foundation, and the San Diego Sockers team.

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.

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Finezza Fine Gifts Boutique Wows Local Customers With Unique Holiday Specialities Finezza Fine Gifts is a new luxury gift and home accessories boutique, located at the Rancho Santa Fe Plaza. This extraordinary store has everything you need from unique home accessories to fine gifts. Owner Frank Aguilar has done an amazing job with the store’s unique collection of home accessories and gifts from around the world. “I’m always on the lookout for new, interesting, and fun items that no one else carries,” he says.

Finezza has been referred to as the best kept secret in the Ranch by several repeat customers, where you can find great gifts for yourself, friends, and special occasions. They have one of the most extensive, one-of-a-kind holiday gift collections anywhere! Some of their home accessories include Italian inspired ceramic dinnerware, timeless silver cutlery, elegant crystal ware, mercury glass and Tuscan candleholders, pillows, stylish lamps and tables, beautiful silk flower arrangements, luxurious Italian pottery from Florence, Garnier Thiebaut table linens, to unique home fragrances, like the Hervé Gambs diffusers and the Linge Blanc bath line from France.

Finezza has a wide variety of wonderful gifts for every occasion, including scented candles, wrapping paper, Christian Lacroix journals, and fine stationery from Europe.

They also have amazing hostess gifts from the Mariposa line of pewter and silver picture frames, trays, napkin boxes, bottle stoppers, tea light holders, and serving pieces. You may find these and many more fine accessories. Aguilar invites you, your special friends, and family to visit the store and indulge in the truly unique products that they offer.

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Garden of Lights at the San Diego Botanic Garden

December 7 – 23 and 26 – 30, 5 – 9pm We’re Giving Away Tickets!

During the holiday season and after the sun goes down, the San Diego Botanic Garden is transformed into a dazzling winter wonderland with over 100,000 sparkling lights illuminating the Garden for a magical holiday experience.

Leave the hustle and bustle of the malls behind and enjoy a relaxing evening strolling through the lighted Garden, festively decorated with many varieties of Poinsettias. Live music fills the air nightly from 6-8pm, including the Peace on Earth Christmas Carolers and lively Mariachis.

Enjoy winter fun in the snow! Bring your own disc or sled (no metal runners please) on Dec. 7, 9, 11, 26, and 28. During December 14, 15, 18-23 and 27-30, a team of big Blond Belgian draft horses provides enjoyable wagon rides through the lower area of the Garden, the only way to see the lights in this part of the Garden at night. Don’t miss the Nutcracker exhibit in the Ecke Building, displaying a collection of over 50 Nutcrackers. Huddle around

the Lawn Garden Campfire to roast marshmallows.

Santa greets young and old alike each night before Christmas from 5:30-8:30pm, in the brightly lit Gazebo, providing a terrific photo opportunity. To keep you warm, enjoy hot mulled wine for purchase in the Lawn House Garden. Additionally, The Coffee Hut offers hot coffee and cocoa, and kits to make S’mores to enhance your marshmallow roasting experience. Divine Fresh Foods will be serving Gyros, Kabobs, Soups, Salads and Baklava. In the Ecke Building children will be creating a variety of special holiday crafts to take home.

The San Diego Botanic Garden is located at 230 Quail Gardens Drive in Encinitas. For more information call (760) 436-3036 or visit www.sdbgarden.org.

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LEGOLAND® California Resort’s Holiday Snow Days and Winter Nights Facebook Page will light the LEGO Christmas tree nightly Dec. 1 through Dec. 24.

Fireworks also spark each night Dec. 26 through Dec. 30 at 7 p.m.

SEA LIFE® Aquarium joins in the holiday fun with an underwater LEGO Christmas tree, holiday-themed Daily Dive Show and a ‘green’ crafting event. The LEGOLAND Hotel also is getting into the holiday spirit with nightly entertainment, holiday- themed LEGO® daily model build contests and holiday décor exclusive to Hotel guests.

Kids’ New Year’s Eve is the biggest annual family-friendly party allowing kids to ring in 2014 without missing their bedtime! Like the famous ball dropping in Times Square, Kids’ New Year’s Eve rocks the night with special musical performances from Grammy nominated musical artists, a huge LEGO brick dropping 22-feet into the air and a spectacular fireworks display at 6 p.m.

LEGOLAND California is extending its Park hours for many days during the winter holiday.

For more Holiday Snow Days information, visit www.

LEGOLAND.com or call (760) 918-LEGO (5346).

Wintery “SnowWorld” at SeaWorld December 1 to January 4 A winter wonderland of snowmen, snowballs and family fun takes place at SeaWorld’s Arctic Plaza. This area will feature more than 6,500 square feet of fresh snow each day.

SnowWorld will be open daily until January 4.

The moment you arrive at SeaWorld’s Christmas Celebration you’ll feel a wave of holiday spirit splash over you. Downhill sledding is reserved for children between ages five and twelve years old. Christmas fills the air and the Skytower sparkles after dark. Shamu’s Christmas show brings the season to life beneath the stars in a way you have to see to believe. In their wintery, watery wonderland you can play in the snow at SnowWorld, enjoy stunning live shows inspired by the natural world, share a smile with a sea lion and get immersed in the wonders of the season.

Parade of Lights at Oceanside Harbor December 14, Saturday, 7–9pm

December 1–31 LEGOLAND® California Resort is gearing up for the biggest snow fall in San Diego for its holiday celebration, Holiday Snow Days and Winter Nights. The winter celebration begins Nov. 29 with more than 50 tons of real snow, festive treats, holiday entertainment and family fun activities.

During Holiday Snow Days and Winter Nights, the Park’s Fun Town transforms into a winter wonderland where families throw snowballs at LEGO themed targets and build snowmen using LEGO® accessories. New this year, children can enjoy their first snow-tubing experience gliding down 7-foot tall snow-covered tube runs! Park guests can also sing along with holiday entertainment including live music featuring LEGO Friends Live, Jingle Jammers, the Big Test Holiday show and the Holiday Character Dance Party! Holiday Snow Days continue with the lighting of the world’s largest LEGO Christmas tree and concludes with San Diego’s biggest Kids’ New Year’s Eve Party.

The 30-foot tall Christmas tree is created out of more than 245,000 forest green DUPLO® bricks and is adorned with more than 400 LEGO ornaments. A surprise celebrity guest will pull the switch that lights the tree during the annual tree lighting ceremony on Dec. 2. and one lucky child selected through LEGOLAND California Resort’s

www.NorthCountySun.com and fill in the simple entry form. Ticket winners will be randomly selected and notified by phone and email. Best of luck! And, see you this holiday season at the fabulous Garden of Lights at San Diego Botanic Garden.

Be sure not to miss the “pet-stravaganza” Christmas Tails show. With everything from elves to Elmo, and from Santa to Shamu, there is also Santa’s Cottage, the Christmas Tree of Lights, Santa’s Reindeers, and a special Breakfast with Shamu and Santa. SeaWorld’s Christmas Celebration is where holiday memories are made. Winter events are included with park admission.

Event talent, dates and times subject to change or cancellation without notice.

Sea World is located at 500 Sea World Drive in San Diego. For more information call (619) 222-6363 or visit www.seaworldparks.com.

View all the colorfully decorated and decked out fishing boats, sail boats, yachts, kayaks and dingys all dressed up for the holidays! The colorful and spirited seafaring vessels circle Oceanside Harbor to enchant onlookers, restaurant patrons and beach folk. Look closely as many of the boats feature Santa waving to the crowd.

One of the best viewing spots is along the side of Oceanside Harbor near the fishing dock and police station.

From this vantage point you can see the parade twice! The Harbor Village at North Harbor has shops, dining, and seating areas and the concrete walkway that surrounds much of the harbor is also a great spot for watching. It’s free to watch the Parade of Lights, so enjoy the colorful festivities at Oceanside Harbor on December 14, from 7pm to 9pm.

The Oceanside Harbor is located on North Harbor Dr. in Oceanside. For more information call the Oceanside Yacht Club at (760) 722-5751 or visit www.oceansideyc.net

Del Mar Highlands Town Center’s Holiday Celebration with Santa December 4, Wednesday, 5 – 7pm The Del Mar Highlands Town Center presents a spectacular holiday laser light show complete with falling snow.

Bring your own cameras so you can take photos of your children visiting with Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus and their elves. Sing along with Dickens Carolers and enjoy performances by local schools. Complimentary hot chocolate and cookies will be served. This event takes place at the upper and lower plazas from 5 to 7pm.

Please bring a toy to donate to the U.S. Marine Corps Toys for Tots program. For more information about the Del Mar Highlands Town Center, located at the corner of Del Mar Heights Road and El Camino Real, please call (858) 699-1530 or visit www.delmarhighlandstowncenter.com.

Monster Jam at Qualcomm Stadium includes Devastator, El Diablo, Grave Digger and More January 18, Saturday, 7pm Advance Auto Parts Monster Jam is the perfect sports entertainment brand that mixes racing, showmanship and the ultimate fan experience into one incredible show.

Matched by no other family entertainment property, Monster Jam showcases the awesome power of the world’s most popular monster trucks. Monster Jam electrifies crowds with breathtaking stunts and awesome power.

Each year over 4 million fans populate stadiums in over 325 performances, proving that

this ever-growing sport is one the most successful touring family shows. This is a very exciting show that is great for the whole family. Don’t miss your chance to meet the drivers and see the world’s biggest monster trucks up close!

This year’s Monster Jam® Trucks and drivers include Grave Digger® driven by Carl Van Horn; Madusa®, Lucas Oil Crusader® driven by Linsey Weenk; Captain’s Curse® driven by Alex Blackwell; Monster Energy driven by Damon Bradshaw; El Toro Loco® (Yellow) driven by Becky McDonough; El Diablo driven by JP, Mohawk; Warrior® driven by George Balhan; Metal Mulisha driven by Todd Leduc; Titan driven by Donald Epidendio; The Patriot driven by Dan Rodoni; Obsession driven by Rick Swanson; and Devastator driven by Mark Schroeder. (subject to change)

Qualcomm Stadium is located at 9449 Friars Road in San Diego. For more information and tickets visit www. monsterjam.com.

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San Diego’s Balloon Parade Features More Big Balloons Than Macy’s Parade December 30, Monday, 10am The 23rd Annual Port of San Diego Big Bay Balloon Parade makes the scenic bayside streets of San Diego come alive with excitement. Once again, the Parade, presented by San Diego County Credit Union–A Bridgepoint Education Holiday Bowl Production, will precede the Holiday Bowl football game at Qualcomm Stadium.

The Big Bay Balloon Parade brings together world-class marching bands from all over the country, magnificent floats, entertaining drill teams, and a procession of enormous balloons, which is more than any other parade in the country, including the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day

Parade. Over 100,000 streetside spectators will line the streets to enjoy the parade along with a nationwide television audience.

Parade festivities begin in the television broadcast area, where the final results of the annual Wienerschnitzel Wiener National Dog Races and the Bumble Bee Foods 5K are announced. After the parade, hang out and enjoy the Family Festival as activities continue at the Broadway Pier with lots of games, rides, food, a battle of the bands, and a variety of entertainment. The Bumble Bee 5K starts in front of the Holiday Inn on the Bay and ends at Ruocco Park.

The Parade begins Near the County Administration Building on Harbor Drive and ends at the corner of Harbor Drive and Pacific Coast Highway near Seaport Village. The parade telecast is produced by Cox Communications and can be seen locally on Channel 4 San Diego. The parade will also be nationally televised. For more information about the Parade, go to www.holidaybowl.com.

San Diego Model Railroad Museum Exhibits a Lego Train City December 1 – January 15 Delve into a city made of thousands of Lego pieces that have endless possibilities. Laid end to end, explore deep into the tracks, trestles, and trains at this year’s Lego Train City! The San Diego Model Railroad Museum is proud to host the Southern California Lego Train Club for their annual exhibition of LEGO trains. The exhibit features an extensive LEGO train layout and cityscape built entirely out of LEGOs. This year the exhibit will also showcase examples of the first LEGO toys built in the 1930s when the company first opened its workshop. See the transition of steam powered trains to diesel as told through model trains built from LEGOs. Also returning, will be Brick City featuring an interactive area where children will get to build their own models and enjoy the Brick City Builder’s Wall.

The San Diego Model Railroad Museum (SDMRM) is one the largest indoor model railroad displays in the world and is the only accredited railroad themed museum in the U.S.A. The individual HO and N scale lay-

outs are among the largest of their type. Construction of the model railroads is accomplished by volunteer engineers, electricians, muralists and amazing craftsmen. Since its opening to the public in March of 1982, the museum is approaching 3 million visitors. In addition to their world class exhibits, SDMRM prides itself with a collection of historic trains of all gauges, a wealth of images and books, and is dedicated to educational programming, family events, and tours.

The San Diego Model Railroad Museum is located in Balboa Park at 1649 El Prado, San Diego, 92101 and is open Tuesday-Friday 11am – 4pm and 11am – 5pm on Saturday and Sunday. Children 5 and under are FREE, youth 6-14 are $1 and adult admission is $8. For more information, call (619) 696-0199 or visit www.sdmrm.org.

Paint and Fold Your Own Poinsettia at the San Dieguito Heritage Museum Every Saturday and Sunday in December, 12-4pm Local Families learn about the history of the poinsettia and how important it was to North County San Diego. Paul Ecke bought property in the 1920s and turned the relatively unknown plant into the holiday icon it is today. To celebrate this heritage, families paint and fold their own poinsettias and take them home for a wonderful holiday decoration.

Each weekend there are free hands-on experiences that highlight a particular era of San Dieguito history.

The historic eras and corresponding activities include: Native American Period rock painting and acorn grinding; Rancho Period adobe brick making, cattle roping and soap making; Pioneer Days butter making, washboard clothes washing and quilt making; Flower Growing Period seed planting, plant identification and plant dyeing; and

Surfing, concern for ocean ecology events with balsa minisurfboard shaping, kelp cookie making, and ocean awareness experiences.

The Museum’s exhibits are open during the activity times with docents to guide you through the fascinating history of San Dieguito. With these new family activities, families can visit the Heritage Museum on any weekend and know that new and interesting experiences await them. While you’re at the Museum, check out Al’s Barbershop exhibit, a recreation of the barbershop that was on Coast Highway 101 from the 1930s to the 1950s. See the antique chair and all the tools of the trade that will bring back memories of your first trip to the barber.

The San Dieguito Heritage Museum is located at 450 Quail Gardens Drive in Encinitas. For more information call (760) 632-9711 or visit www.sdheritage.org.

Oceanside Museum of Art Jen Trute Retrospective Exhibit December 8–April 21, 2013 Recognized for her environmentally-conscious oil paintings, Oceanside Museum of Art is mounting a retrospective exhibition featuring Jen Trute’s artwork from 2000-2011.

Trute had a short, but successful career as an artist exploring her passion for combining Renaissance style techniques of glazing with her desire to create greater awareness for our changing ecology through art. This exhibition features large-scale paintings from her many different series along with a selection of never-be­ fore-seen drawings.

This is the first museum exhibition of Trute’s work since her passing in Carlsbad, CA on July 23, 2011.

Using her knowledge and dark sense of humor to express her concern for environmental issues, Trute’s oil paintings earned her awards and were exhibited in various galleries and museums. She also served on the board of the San Diego Museum of Art Artists Guild and had her work featured in a number of publications.

Flavia Gilmore: Paper, Wood, Metal December 8–April 28, 2013 In her playful assemblages, Flavia Gilmore creates surprising juxtapositions of utilitarian objects that evoke a poignant look at consumer culture. Primarily working with found material and domestic debris, the work in this exhibition will take a focused look at Gilmore’s long and distinguished career in San Diego over the last 25 years.

The Beauty in the Beast: Crafting Creature by Neville Page Through January 6 Neville Page is internationally recognized for his character and creature design in numerous films such as James Cameron’s Avatar (2009) and J.J. Abram’s Star Trek (2009).

His ability to create mythical anatomy, believable surface detail and personality through his drawings allows the audience to identify with the character and immerse itself in an alternate reality. The Beauty in the Beast: Crafting Creatures

by Neville Page presents original designs from blockbuster films he has worked on such as Prometheus (2012), Super 8 (2011), Green Lantern (2011) and Tron (2010), among others. These works showcase Page’s use of traditional media as well as digital tools such as Photoshop and Zbrush to create fantastic creatures and exotic characters. Featuring early pencil sketches to final digital concepts and 3D models, this exhibition explores Page’s complex developmental design process.

The Oceanside Museum of Art is located at 704 Pier View Way, Oceanside. Visit www.oma-online.org or call (760) 435-3721 for more information.

La Jolla Christmas Parade and Holiday Festival December 8, Sunday, 2–4:30pm The 56th Annual La Jolla Christmas Parade and Holiday Festival kicks off from Girard and Kline at 2pm December 2.

Equestrians arrive at 10am and the parade judging is at 12pm. This year’s theme is “Christmas in the Surf and Sand.” The Parade and Festival attracts thousands

of multi-generational attendees and participants, many who return year after year. The Parade is unique in that it is organized and conducted by community volunteers and is fully funded through community sponsorships and donations.

The parade kicks off at Kline & Girard Street and ends at the La Jolla Recreation Center. The Parade will be followed by the Holiday Festival at the Recreation Center with photos with Santa at 3:30, and the lighting of the Christmas Tree at 4:30, with music and food for everyone. This event is sponsored by the La Jolla Sunrise Rotary Club. Join in all the fun

on Sunday, December 8 in La Jolla. For more information visit www.ljparade.com.

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Del Mar Holiday Wonderland with Snow, Horse Encinitas Holiday Parade and Carriage Rides, and Tree Lighting And Tree Lighting December 7, Saturday, 2-5pm Ceremony “Growing Celebrate the holidays along the Historic Coast Highway snow, a fun zone, a cake walk, horse and carriage rides, Holiday Cheer” 101 corridor from 15th Street to 13th Street and at Del face painting and henna tattoos, restaurant tastes and Mar Plaza, St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, and the Del Mar Library. This is an old-fashioned Holiday Wonderland that offers something for the whole family and that all your friends can enjoy. Proceeds support local schools and the Del Mar community.

This year, holiday festivities include photos with Santa, holiday arts and crafts, music and dance performances,

much more! Don’t miss out on the annual holiday tree lighting at the L’Auberge Del Mar Resort Ampitheatre at 5pm to conclude your special afternoon at the Del Mar Plaza. Tickets sold in books of 20 are $20.

Holiday Wonderland is located at the west corner of Camino Del Mar/Hwy 101 and 15th Street in Del Mar. For more information, visit www.delmarmainstreet.com.

YMCA Poinsettia Ball Promotes Good Cheer and the Spirit of Giving December 14, Saturday, 6pm The Magdalena Ecke Family YMCA and The Paul Ecke, Jr. Poinsettia Ball Committees’ goal is to raise over $100,000 for community outreach and YMCA scholarship opportunities. On Saturday, December 14, the Poinsettia Ball rings in its 23rd year of black tie festivities in the spirit of the giving season benefiting North County Coastal youth, families and seniors in need.

This year’s formal event begins at 6pm with hosted cocktails, a silent auction and will follow with fine dining and an honorary toast for Paul Ecke Jr.’s birthday. Guests will experience holiday merriment while enjoying fine cuisine by Roppongi Catering, dancing to entertainment

by Atomic Groove, bidding on luxurious auction items and hearing from local emcee and auctioneer Clint Bell.

For over 55 years, this YMCA has been serving the communities of Encinitas, Carlsbad, Del Mar, Solana

Beach, Carmel Valley and Rancho Santa Fe with quality programs and a focus on access to enrichment for all people regardless of background, age, race or economic standing.

Through the funds raised at this gala, thousands of people who normally couldn’t afford a YMCA experience are given the opportunity to learn, grow and thrive at the Y. Scholarship recipients have faced tremendous barriers in their lives such as poverty, loss, abuse, a deployed parent in the military or lack of access to aides and facilities for individuals with special needs.

To purchase tickets to the Poinsettia Ball, please visit www.ecke.ymca.org/poinsettiaball.html.

San Diego International Auto Show at Convention Center January 1–5 If you are shopping for a new car or just a car enthusiast this is the show for you!

Visitors will be converging on the San Diego Convention Center from January 1 to 5 to see and compare over 400 2014 model cars from around the world. Looking for a gas saving vehicle, a muscle car, a convertible, a compact, a wagon,

a luxury car, or just the coolest car on the road? This show has it all.

The San Diego International Auto Show features both new car and truck models from over 30 manufacturers.

Additionally, the Auto Show highlights what may become the cars and trucks of tomorrow with displays of concept vehicles from a number of manufacturers.

San Diego Convention Center is located at 111 West harbor Drive, San Diego 92101. For more information, please visit www.sdautoshow.com.

December 7, Saturday, 5pm This year, the 2013 Encinitas Holiday Parade will roll along Coast Highway 101 on Saturday, December 7. The 5:30 pm, nighttime parade is preceded by a 5:00 pm tree lighting ceremony at the Lumberyard (near Starbucks).

This year’s Parade theme is “Growing Holiday Cheer” – celebrating Encinitas’ rich agricultural history, from flowers to fruit trees, and everything in between. This year’s Grand Marshal selection is Evelyn Weidner. Talk about a “Green Thumb,” Evelyn produces the only greenhouse Poinsettia Tour in San Diego and even has a Begonia named after her. A longtime fixture on the Encinitas flower scene, and an icon in Encinitas’ growing history, Evelyn will lead the Parade down Historic Coast Highway 101.

Parade entries, which will include floats, marching bands and children’s groups among other things, will travel south along South Coast Highway 101 beginning at the corner of “D” Street and finishing at “J” Street. “Come on out and cheer as the nearly 100 parade floats and entries make their way down the Parade route on Historic Coast Highway 101.

The Parade has been a 50 year-plus Encinitas tradition for Encinitas area residents,” Recreation Supervisor Nick Buck states. “One of the great things about the Parade is that we have something like 3,000 children in the Parade.

That means that we have all of those parents, grandparents and friends along the Parade route enjoying the show and showing their support. It’s a great event and the perfect way to kick off the holidays in Encinitas.”

The Encinitas Holiday Parade has been a tradition for 66 years, and this year is bigger and better than ever. Free parking shuttles will run from 4-8:30pm from Scripps Hospital Encinitas on Santa Fe Dr. (ADA accessible bus) and from the Magdalena Ecke YMCA parking lot at 200 Saxony Rd. Avoid congestion; come early and stay late to enjoy Coast Highway 101 shops and restaurants.

For additional information call (760) 633-2740 or visit www.EncinitasParksandRec.com

Kringle Mingle at the Cardiff Town Center December 8, Sunday 1pm–5pm Cardiff 101 Main Street presents the 6th Annual Cardiff Kringle Mingle, a holiday celebration for the entire community with music, treats, a beautifully decorated tree, and a free professional photo opportunity with Santa. Enjoy a variety of engaging musical performances from local musicians throughout the evening, and to tantalize your taste buds try the yummy treats from VG Donuts, Starbucks, Isabelle Brien’s, and Rimel’s. Bands this year include Ada Harris Wildcat Band at 1pm, Bucket Ruckus at 2pm, Devine School for Guitar at 3pm, and Hullabaloo at 4pm.

Kringle Mingle is held in the North Courtyard of the Cardiff Town Center in Cardiff-by-the-Sea. Get in the spirit of the season with this festive holiday scene. This special holiday celebration is for the entire community!

The Cardiff Town Center courtyard is located at 2087 San Elijo Ave in Cardiff-By-The-Sea. For more information call (760) 436-0431 or visit www.cardiff101.com/ kringlemingle.

AAA Auto Club Discounts and Events Visit your local Auto Club and learn about all the amazing things you can get as a member. Membership includes discounts on attraction tickets to the San Diego Zoo, Safari Park, Legoland, SeaWorld, Disneyland, and Universal Studios. You can also get 40% OFF tickets to Regal Movie Theaters, discounts on hotel and travel, passport photos, discounts on car buying and approved auto repair.

Join their free monthly Travel and Cruise Events and Educational Travel Seminars with specialists and agents in the travel industry. Visit or call your local AAA offices for event dates and times or visit a local office.

Their Holland America and On Stage Alaska Travel Show at El Camino Country Club in Oceanside is on

February 7. Please call for details!

Call any of these locations more information: Del Mar – (858) 794-3370, Oceanside – (760) 930-7570, San Marcos – (760) 891-3600, or Encinitas – (760) 635-4070.

Home Listing Scam Consumer Alert Selling your home can be the largest transaction in your life and keeping the maximum amount of your home’s equity is critical. This consumer alert is provided to make home sellers aware of a new and very creative bait and switch home listing scheme.

These crafty and unethical real estate agents convince sellers to list their home with the promise that the commission will be reduced, saving sellers thousands. But in

reality, the promised commission reduction rarely happens, costing sellers thousands of dollars. Protect yourself from this new bait and switch scam. Learn more at www.

HomeSellersBeware.com. This advisory is courtesy of David Boe, Broker, Boe Real Estate. For over 30 years, Boe Real Estate has been specializing in reduced commissions to sellers and rebates to buyers and has sold over 1,000 North County homes. BRE #00672393

Holiday at the Rancho – Leo Carrillo Historic Park in Carlsbad December 7, Saturday, 5-8pm Visit Leo Carrillo Ranch Historic Park for holiday themed activities, face painting, crafts, holiday shopping, food, and beverage sales. This is one of Carlsbad’s greatest holiday celebrations to kick-off the season with a fun-filled start, full of holiday spirit. With colorful peacocks walking at your feet, Leo Carrillo Ranch Historic Park in Carlsbad is expected to entertain hundreds of residents and visitors for a holiday evening and movie night to remember.

From 5 to 8pm, enjoy holiday entertainment and pony rides. At 5:15pm there is a tree lighting ceremony with Santa. Photos with Santa follow from 5:307:30pm. At 6pm enjoy an outdoor viewing of the featured film It’s A Wonderful Life. The Carlsbad teen program, LITE, will sell hot dogs, bratwurst, nachos, chips, and popcorn for the movie. Also enjoy holiday story telling at 5:45, 6, and 7 pm, or Hacienda tours at 6:30 and 7:30 pm. Tickets are $5 presale and $8 at the door.

The Leo Carrillo Ranch is located at 6200 Flying LC Lane in Carlsbad. For more information, call (760) 434-2843 or visit carlsbadca.gov.

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BELLY UP TAVERN

Concerts

Upcoming Shows

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

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Sun Dec 1, 8pm Mon Dec 2, 9pm Tues Dec 3, 8pm Wed Dec 4, Wine Tasting 6:30–8:30 Thurs Dec 5, 9pm Fri Dec 6, 5:30pm Fri Dec 6, 9pm

An Evening with Rufus Wainwright Nightmares on Wax w/ Illuminauts An Evening With B.B. King–SOLD OUT! Belly Up Rockin’ Wine Fest–BMW Encinitas presents w/ Get Back Loretta Black Uhuru w/ Mike Pinto The Fabulous Pelicans–Happy Hour Queen Nation–Queen Tribute w/ The Police Experience (Police Tribute) Turtleneck and Sweater Party w/ The Young Guns and DJ Hugh Janus X w/ The Blasters Ed Kowalczyk–I Alone Acoustic–seated show!

Atomic Groove / Frog’s Fitness X-mas Show HEAT Happy Hour Transfer–Casbah Presents w/ The Drowning Men & The Paragaraphs Old Man Markley w/ Shake Before Us Tristan Prettyman (full band)–KPRI presents w/ Paul Cannon The Venice Christmas Show BRIAN SETZER’S 18-PIECE ROCKIN BIG BAND one time, special intimate holiday show ALL CRAMMED ONTO THE BELLY UP STAGE!! w/ Firebird–SOLD OUT The Greyboy Allstars w/ guest Dick Dale Holiday Show w/ The Tilt Kut U Up Kristmas Show w/ Second Generation The Growlers–Casbah presents w/ The Abigails, Mystic Braves Atomic Groove Happy Hour Cash’d Out Christmas Show w/ Scottie Blinn of the Black Market III Donavon Frankenreiter w/ Trouble In The Wind Cracker and Camper Van Beethoven w/ Cracker to close Donavon Frankenreiter w/ The Mattson 2, Luke Williams Candye Kane New Year’s Eve Happy Hour The Expendables–New Year’s Eve w/ Seedless Matthew Sweet Rock Show w/ guest Atomic Groove Happy Hour Pato Banton w/ Hirie Tower of Power w/ Jimmy Woodward Trio An Evening With The PettyBreakers–Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers Tribute Jonny Lang The 4th Annual Beat Farmers Hootenanny Feat The Farmers w/ Joey Harris and the Mentals David Lindley–seated show w/ Gregory Page Atomic Groove Happy Hour The Wayward Sons w/ Way Cool Jr. Randy Rogers Band w/ Wade Bowen White Buffalo w/ guest Ozomatli w/ guest Ozomatli w/ Sergio Mendoza Y La Orkesta Evening With Hot Tuna (Full Band Acoustic Show) The Wood Brothers w/ Amy Helm & The Handsome Strangers Atomic Groove Happy Hour DJ Z-Trip w/ guest Los Lobos w/ guest

Sat Dec 7, 9pm Sun Dec 8, 8pm Tues Dec 10, 8pm Thurs Dec 12, 7pm Fri Dec 13, 5:30pm Fri Dec 13, 9pm Sun Dec 15, 9pm Mon Dec 16, 8pm Thurs Dec 19, 8pm Fri Dec 20, 9pm

Sat Dec 21, 9pm Sun Dec 22, 8pm Mon Dec 23, 8pm Thurs Dec 26, 9pm Fri Dec 27, 5:30 Fri Dec 27, 9pm Sat Dec 28, 9pm Sun Dec 29, 8pm Mon Dec 30, 8pm Tues Dec 31, 5:30–8pm Tues Dec 31, 9pm Thurs Jan 2, 8pm Fri Jan 3, 5:30 Fri Jan 3, 9pm Sat Jan 4, 9pm Sun Jan 5, 8pm Fri Jan 10, 9pm Sat Jan 11, 9pm Sun Jan 12, 8pm Fri Jan 17, 5:30 Sat Jan 18, 9pm Wed Jan 22, 8pm Thurs Jan 23, 9pm Fri Jan 24, 9pm Sat Jan 25, 9pm Sun Jan 26, 8pm Thurs Jan 30, 8pm Fri Jan 31, 5:30 Fri Jan 31, 9pm Thurs Feb 13,

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.

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Kirk Franklin presents Gospel Brunch at House of Blues w/ Eddie Baltrip & Fulfillment

Sun 12/1, 11am

House of Blues

Less Than Jake w/ Anti-Flag /Masked Intruder / Get Dead

Sun 12/1, 6:30pm

House of Blues

Star 94.1 Acoustic Christmas featuring Daughtry & Gavin DeGraw Benefiting the Jacobs & Cushman San Diego Food Bank w/ ZZ Ward

Wed 12/4, 7:00pm House of Blues

Casbah presents Black Joe Lewis w/ Radkey

Fri 12/6, 8:00pm

House of Blues

JAY Z Magna Carter World Tour

Sat 12/7, 8:00pm

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91X Wrex the Halls w/ Queens of the Stone Age, Vampire Weekend, Cage the Elephant, Alt-J, Arctic Monkeys, The SilentComedy

Sun 12/8, 5:30PM

Valley ViewCasino Center

HOB 20th Anniversary presents Third Eye Blind

Tue 12/10, 8:00pm House of Blues

Three of Clubs Tour w/ American Authors / The Royal Concept / Misterwives

Wed 12/11, 8:00pm

Lissie w/ Kopecky Family Band

Wed 12/11, 7:30pm House of Blues

Slightly Stoopid A Toys For Tots Holiday Event w/ Perro Bravo / Law

Fri 12/13, 7:00pm

Best of Friends w/ Josh Withenshaw / Dylan Jakobsen

Sun 12/15, 7:00pm House of Blues

Icona Pop w/ K. Flay / Sirah

Sun 12/15, 8:00pm House of Blues

House of Blues5th Ave SideStage SOMA

5th Ave Side Stage

Ones to Watch presents Jake Miller –The Us Against Them Wed 12/18, 6:00pm House of Blues Tour w/ Action ItemAir Dubai HOB 20th Anniversary presents NOFX w/ The Implants

Thu 12/19, 8:00pm House of Blues

Groove International

Sat 12/21, 8:00pm House of Blues

Vokab Kompany with Minnesota w/ Diego’s Umbrella

Sat 12/21, 9:00pm House of Blues

Kirk Franklin presents Gospel Brunch at House of Blues

Sun 12/22, 11am

Bone Thugs-N- Harmony

Sun 12/22, 8:00pm House of Blues

The Green & J Boog

Fri 12/27, 7:30pm

The Green & J Boog

Sat 12/28, 7:30pm House of Blues

Groove International

Fri 1/3, 8:00pm

House of Blues

DSB America’s Favorite Tribute to Journey

Sat 1/4, 8:30pm

House of Blues

Transparent & HOB present Gungor

Fri 1/17, 8:00pm

House of Blues

Led Zepagain A Tribute to LedZeppelin w/ Bonfire

Sat 1/18, 7:00pm

House of Blues

Volcano Choir w/ The Cloak Ox

Sun 1/19, 8:00pm

House of Blues

STS9 (Sound TribeSector 9)

Fri 1/23, 8:00pm

House of Blues

Skinny Puppy

Sat 1/25, 9:00pm

House of Blues

Ramon Ayala

Fri 2/7, 8:00pm

House of Blues

Dweezil Zappa Guitar Master class – Dweezilla On The Road

Sun 2/9, 3:00pm

House of Blues

Zappa Plays Zappa Roxy & Elsewhere 40th Anniversary Tour

Sun 2/9, 8:00pm

House of Blues

Imagine Dragons: Into the Night Tour w/ The Naked & Famous

Sat 2/15, 7:00pm

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Amon Amarth Deceiver of The Gods Tour w/ Skeletonwitch

Sun 2/16, 8:00pm

House of Blues

5th Ave Side Stage & Delta Room

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Delta Room

New Politics w/ Magic Man / Sleeper Agent

Mon 2/17, 8:00pm House of Blues

Live Nation presents Karmin–Pulses Tour w/ Bryce Vine

Sat 2/22, 8:00pm

House of Blues

Pentatonix

Tue 2/25, 8:00pm

SOMA

Ones to Watch presents Walk Off The Earth -Gang of Rhythm Tour w/ Parachute

Wed 3/5, 7:30pm

House of Blues

Neck Deep w/ Knuckle Puck / Light Years

Tue 3/11, 7:30pm

House of Blues

KPRI 102.1 Holiday Soiree December 8, Sunday Every year KPRI 102.1 puts together an amazing holiday charity concert. This year it will be held at California Center for the Arts, Escondido on Sunday, December 8.

Proudly sponsored by Mossy Volkswagen and Woodchuck Cider, tickets for this event are now on sale. Headlining bands include The Head & The Heart, Matt Nathanson, and Dawes.

Head and The Heart–So many decisions in life and in the music we love can come down to a critical tug between the logic in our heads and the hot red blood beating through our hearts. Seattle’s The Head and the Heart live authentically in that crux, finding joy and beauty wedged there. Their music pulses effervescently—both explosively danceable and intuitively intelligent. With Americana roots

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and strong vocal harmonics that swell like a river, this band finds its anchor in solid songwriting that has even the jaded humming along by the second listen. Their music has a counter-cultural optimism, with roots that grow deep and melodies that lodge themselves far into that place inside you, where the head meets the heart.

Matt Nathanson–In a strange yet very real way, Last Of The Great Pretenders could just as easily be called Meet Matt Nathanson. Matt Nathanson has been making his good name as a recording artist and live performer for years now, yet with Last Of The Great Pretenders, Nathanson’s latest and greatest effort to date, he has made a very conscious artistic decision to open up and offer far and away the most personal, deeply felt music of his life. The many fans who Nathanson gained with his last two popular studio albums, 2007’s Some Mad Hope—which featured

5th Ave Side Stage

his breakthrough hit “Come On Get Higher”—and 2011’s Modern Love can finally now get to know and love this gifted singer-songwriter in a whole new way. In other words, there’s some real blood on these tracks.

Dawes–The band Dawes plays music that sounds reminiscent of 1970s artists like Jackson Browne and The Band, but their approach to a recording career is completely modern.

For starters, the band doesn’t put a big focus on CD sales.

They’ve been known to sell their records to fans at shows for less than a store charges, and take a liberal attitude towards CD burning. “Maybe we won’t have the same numbers as back in the day,” said Taylor Goldsmith, the band’s frontman and main songwriter. “But if we continue to sell out venues and continue to grow as a live band, the CD sales will follow.” Which is another way Dawes reflects the modern music industry: they’re road dogs. “Playing every night, no days off, sounds great,” Goldsmith said as he and his bandmates sat in a Lower East Side restaurant a few hours before performing a sold-out show at the Bowery Ballroom in New York.

For tickets, visit www.kprifm.com/holiday_soiree.

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Win Free Tickets to Five 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 in Solana Beach. Enter our ticket giveaway and win tickets to see one of these five amazing shows: Ed Ko­­ walczyk 12/10; Atomic Groove/Frog Fitness X-mas Show 12/12; The Greyboy Allstars 12/21; The PettyBreakers (Tom Petty Tribute band) 1/5; DJ Z-Trip 1/31.

Those who know the BUT keep going back again and again. Those who don’t, seriously need to explore the

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

Win Tickets!

It’s easy to win free pair of tickets to one of these five shows at the Belly Up Tavern. Just fill in the sim-

ple registration form at www.NorthCountySun.com.

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!

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Ed Ko­­walczyk

Atomic Groove/Frog Fitness X-mas Show

The Greyboy Allstars

The PettyBreakers

DJ Z-Trip

(Tom Petty Tribute band)

Win Free Tickets to Five Great Shows at the House of Blues The North County Sun and www.NorthCountySun. com have once again partnered with Live Nation, the biggest concert promoter in the United States, to give away tickets to see five amazing shows at the world famous House of Blues. Enter to win a pair of tickets to see: Gungor 1/17; Led Zepagain 1/18; DSB (Journey Tribute Band) 1/24; Zappa Plays Zappa 2/9; Amon Amarth 2/26.

Zappa Plays Zappa is a tribute act with guitarist Dweezil Zappa, the eldest son of the legendary com-

poser and musician Frank Zappa. Right before your eyes, you will be taken on a ride back to the 60s and 70s of the music of Frank. This is a show not to be missed!

In honor of the 40th Anniversary of the album Roxy and Elsewhere, the band will be performing the classic album in its entirety.

Win Free Tickets!

Enter to win a free pair of tickets to see one of these five great shows. Just fill in the simple entry form at 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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Gungor

Led Zepagain

DSB (Journey Tribute Band)

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Comedian Jim Jeffries December 14, Saturday, 7pm Australian stand-up comedian Jim Jeffries will bring his outlook on the world to the Infinity Showroom stage at 7 p.m., Saturday, December 14, at Pala Casino Spa & Resort. Jeffries gained international notoriety after he was attacked on stage while performing at the Manchester Comedy Store in Manchester, England.

He appeared on numerous BBC-TV shows in the United Kingdom and is now well known in the U.S. after his debut stand-up special on HBO. The Commodores December 28, Saturday, 7:30pm The group is known for its ballads such as “Easy,” “Three Times A Lady” and “Nightshift,” as well as the funky, dancefloor hits including “Brick House, “ “Slippery When Wet,” “Fancy Dancer” and “Too Hot to Trot.”

New Year’s Eve at Pala DSB, A Tribute to Journey/Sandbox December 31, Tuesday, 9om New Year’s Eve revelers will have opportunities galore to ring in 2014 at Pala Casino Spa & Resort. The big

party will be in the Infinity Showroom and will be hosted by DSB, a tribute to Journey/ Sandbox, one of Southern California’s hottest dance bands.

Comedian Kathy Griffin January 11, Saturday, 7:30pm Two-time Emmy Awardwinning comedian Kathy Griffin will take the Events Center stage at 7:30 p.m., Saturday, January 11, at Pala Casino Spa & Resort.

Griffin’s multi-faceted career has been spurred by her rapid-fire wit and talent to adapt to the live stage, cable TV specials or network television comedy or drama. But, it was her reality show, “Kathy Griffin, My Life OnThe D-List” that aired on BRAVO that propelled her stardom.

Arrival From Sweden, The Music of ABBA January 18, Saturday, 7:30pm Arrival From Sweden, the Music of ABBA will return to the Events Center at 7:30 p.m., Saturday, January 18, at Pala Casino Spa & Resort. The group’s 2012 appearance at Pala was a sellout. Arrival From Sweden, the Music of ABBA is recognized as the world’s best ABBA tribute show and includes members of ABBA’s original touring band.

Amon Amarth

Tuscany’s New Copa West Showroom

Pala Casino Entertainment Pala Casino Spa & Resort, 11154 Highway 76, Pala, CA 92059, 1-877-946-7252, www.palacasino.com

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The newest showroom in North County is the beautiful and intimate back room at Tuscany in La Costa that is now being branded as Copa West. Providing some of the biggest names in the music and comedy industry with the feel and energy of a true showroom, Copa West offers special dinner and show packages with live quality entertainment that incorporates jazz, rhythm ‘n blues, musical artist’s tributes, dancing, historical multi-media music productions, and comedy.

December 15, Sunday, 12pm Jazz and R & B Christmas Show Tuscany All-Out All-Stars House Band featuring Althea Elaine Smith December 31, Tuesday New Year’s Eve Bash–Dinner and Show Piano Lounge and Copa West Showroom

January 18, Saturday, 8pm Comedy Showcase Supper Club January 26, Sunday, 12pm International Blues & Jazz Artist Charles Burton Blues Band

Tuscany’s Copa West Showroom is located at 6981 El Camino Real, La Costa 92009. For reservations and show times call (760) 929-8111 or visit www.tuscanylacosta.com.

CASBAH

Casbah is located at 2501 Kettnew Blvd, San Diego 92101 Tickets at www.casbahmusic.com

The Casbah is thrilled to announce the first batch of shows to celebrate their 25 year anniversary during the month of January. Along with great shows, they’ll have a limited edition shirt designed by Shepherd Fairey and celebrating a declaration by the City of San Diego to make January 7, 2014 “Casbah Day”.

Dec 5 @ Soda Bar–My Jerusalem $8 Dec 7–Fu Manchu, Moab $12 Dec 7 @ Soda Bar–MS MR 91 cents. (SOLD OUT) Dec 8–Escondido $10 Dec 8 @ Irenic–Professor Blastoff Live with hosts Tig Notaro, Kyle Dunnigan and David Huntsberger $18 Dec 10–Exhumed, Iron Reagan $10/12 Dec 15–Kitten $10 Tue Jan 7–Three Mile Pilot $20

Thu Jan 9–No Knife, Ghetto Blaster, Nancy $16 Fri Jan 10–The Rugburns, Truckee Brothers $20 Jan 12–Pickwick $15 Jan 13–Pinback, Death Fix $25 Jan 17–The Penetrators, The Loons, Sidewalk Scene, The Executives $20 Jan 18–Buck-O-Nine $12 Jan 25–SMILE, Uncle Joe’s Big Ol’ Driver $12/14 Jan 25 @ Soda Bar–Wooden Shjips Jan 29–OFF!, Widows, Bumbklaat $20

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San Diego Symphony Concerts at Copley Hall Tickets at www.sandiegosymphony.org.

BEETHOVEN’S NINTH, December 6, 7, 8pm; December 8, 2pm San Diego Master Chorale BRAHMS: Variations on a Theme of Joseph Haydn, Op. 56a BEETHOVEN: Symphony No. 9 in D minor, Op. 125: Choral BRONFMAN PLAYS BEETHOVEN, December 13, 14, 8pm; December 15, 2pm HUMPERDINCK: Prelude to Hänsel und Gretel BEETHOVEN: Piano Concerto No. 4 in G Major, Op. 58 SCHUMANN: Symphony No. 2 in C Major, Op. 61 HOLIDAY POPS – AN AMERICANA CHRISTMAS Traditional, Bluegrass, Gospel, December 20–22, 8pm Matthew Garbutt, conductor Alison Brown, banjo and guitar San Diego Master Chorale; San Diego Children’s Choir

San Diego Opera’s return of beloved Pagliacci by Ruggero Leoncavallo January 25, 28, 31 and February 2 The San Diego Opera opens their 2014 season on Saturday, January 25, for four performances only. One of the most powerful operas in the repertoire, Pagliacci is gut-wrenching as the hunchback Tonio, a member of a traveling troupe of players, is rejected by Canio’s wife, Nedda. After Tonio sees Nedda with another man, in an act of revenge he tells Canio. In the famous aria “Vesti la giubba”, Canio applies his clown make-up saying that the show must go on, but creates his own murderous ending before horrified onlookers. Performed in Italian with English translations above the stage.

Making his return to the Company to sing the role of the murderous clown Canio, is American tenor Frank Porretta who was last heard as the Duke in Rigoletto in 2002. Soprano Adina Nitescu makes her Company debut as Nedda, Canio’s ill-fated wife. Also making a Company debut is baritone Rodolfo Giugliani as the hunchback Tonio, who is in love with Nedda. Baritone David Adam Moore sings the role of Nedda’s lover, Silvio. And, rounding out the cast is tenor Joel Sorensen as Beppe.

Conductor Yves Abel leads the orchestra for these performances. Director Andrew Sinclair returns to stage the action. The set design is by John Coyne and costume design is by Ed Kotanen. The lighting designer is Michael Whitfield. This particular production of Pagliacci is owned

by San Diego Opera. These performances will be the fourth time this opera has been performed by San Diego Opera with other performances in 2008, 1979 and as far back as 1969.

Pagliacci will have a live radio broadcast on Saturday, January 25, at 7pm on KPBS radio, 89.5 FM (97.7 FM Calexico) and online at www.kpbs.org San Diego Civic Theatre single ticket prices, through December 31, start at $35 and can be purchased by calling (619) 533-7000 or online at www.sdopera.com.

Christmas In Italy Concert December 13, Friday, 7:30 PM Direct from New York, Award-winning singer and PBS/ NY affiliates Host for Andrea Bocelli and Il Volo, Cristina Fontanelli, brings her program of Italy’s best-loved songs, arias, Christmas classics and famed “Christmas In Italy” concert to the Sherwood Auditorium at The Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego, on Friday, December 13, at 7:30 PM. Ms. Fontanelli will be accompanied by piano, mandolins, guitar and accordion to evoke the authentic flavor of Italian Christmas music. The Mary Star of Sea Choir of La Jolla and Music Director Jim Belasco will join her along with a children’s chorus.

Called a “vocal genius” by the New York Sun, Ms. Fontanelli’s show is a love letter to her Italian heritage and a tribute to her grandparents. “I decided to begin this annual Holiday tradition to preserve these musical “gems” and to teach them to younger generations.” says Ms. Fontanelli.

The Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego Sherwood Auditorium is located at 700 Prospect Avenue, San Diego, 92037. Tickets can be purchased through Brown Paper Tickets by calling (800) 838-3006/Event/448431 or on www.brownpapertickets.com/event/448431.

Family Festival HOLIDAY POPS, December 22, 2pm Matthew Garbutt, conductor San Diego Master Chorale; San Diego Children’s Choir NEW YEAR’S CONCERT: SALUTE TO VIENNA*, January 1, 2:30pm The Strauss Symphony of America Andras Deak, conductor (Budapest) A RETURN CELEBRATION with ITZHAK PERLMAN, January 11, 8pm Jahja Ling, conductor; Itzhak Perlman, violin RESPIGHI: Ancient Airs and Dances, Suite III HINDEMITH: Symphonic Metamorphosis of Themes by Carl Maria von Weber BEETHOVEN: Violin Concerto in D Major, Op. 61

A RETURN CELEBRATION with ITZHAK PERLMAN, January 12, 2pm Jahja Ling, conductor; Itzhak Perlman, violin RESPIGHI: Ancient Airs and Dances, Suite III HINDEMITH: Symphonic Metamorphosis of Themes by Carl Maria von Weber BEETHOVEN: Violin Concerto in D Major, Op. 61 ROYAL PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA and SAN DIEGO SYMPHONY, January 24, 8pm Pinchas Zukerman, conductor and violin Amanda Forsyth, cello BRAHMS: Double Concerto in A minor, Op. 102 for Violin and Violoncello TCHAIKOVSKY: Symphony No. 5 in E minor, Op. 64

Beatles 50th Anniversary of Ed Sullivan Show on Exhibit February 2014 marks the 50th anniversary of the Beatles appearance on the Ed Sullivan show; a day that changed the lives of millions of people. To celebrate this monumental event, the Morrison Hotel Gallery will exhibit rare and historic photographs of not only the Sullivan appearance, but also behind the scenes images from their 1964 tour and beyond.

The photographers represented by Morrison Hotel Gallery traveled and lived with the band at various times in their early career, witnessing and documenting all aspects of what is now regarded as nothing less than a global counter-cultural phenomenon. They captured

The Beatles on film as they were experiencing and enjoying their anointment as international celebrities. They witnessed and recorded the frenzy at airports, limos and performance venues, as well as quiet, intimate moments, relaxing backstage and in hotel rooms.

The gallery will be working with their photographers, and delving deep into the archives to show images never exhibited before. The exhibits will take place in both the New York and the West Hollywood galleries throughout the month of February, and is free to the public. All the photographs will be available for purchase. You can visit the Morrison Hotel website at www.morrisonhotelgallery. com. The galleries are located at 116 Prince Street, New York, New York, 10012, and at the Sunset Marquis Hotel in West Hollywood at 1200 Alta Loma Road, West Hollywood, 90069. Call (310) 881-6025.

It’s a Breeze! Holiday Shopping at Rancho Santa Fe Plaza Avoid the hustle and bustle of the big box shopping centers and malls, and browse, shop, dine and enjoy your holiday shopping at nearby 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.

Anchored by Harvest Ranch Market, you can also find delicious cuisine and libations at Bentley’s Steak and Chop

House, Firenze Trattoria, Champagne Bakery, Meritage Wine Market and Tasting Room, and The Original Pancake House. Some of the other shops and services include Finezza Fine Gifts, Kris Lajeskie Design, Wilshire Fireplaces, Mister B, Pilates on Cue, Nancarrow Realty, Aesthetically Pleasing Med Spa, Stainless Salon, and many others.

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

Visit www.ranchosantafeplaza.com for more information.

Cake Crafters Supply Store For The Holidays If you are looking for cake supplies and products this holiday season, 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. Do you want to bake some amazing cupcakes and cakes for Christmas? Check out their amazing 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.

Oh What Fun… it is to Shop… Solana Beach for the Holidays!

December 1 – December 15 You’ll find plenty of shopportunities in Solana Beach this Holiday Season. Now that you’ve had your fill of turkey and treats, it’s time to get serious about what goes under the tree. The Solana Beach Chamber of Commerce and City of Solana Beach are hosting their second annual Shop Solana Beach for the Holidays campaign, offering lots of fabulous opportunities to take advantage of sales, discounts, and specials from unique gifts and services that are available from local Solana Beach businesses, specialty shops, restaurants, boutiques, health spas and beauty salons.

Bring your list and take a stroll for bargains down Solana’s newly remodeled historic Highway 101. Enjoy an afternoon shopping at the charming Cedros Design District. Drop into the Lomas Santa Fe Plaza for holiday

discounts, and visit the Towne Centre and other locations around town to pick up that special gift for that special someone on your list. Too tired to cook after all that shopping? Don’t forget to grab a bite at one of the local restaurants, cafes, and bistros generously offering special deals during the campaign.

While you’re out buying gifts for others you may win a gift for yourself. One lucky shopper will win prizes valued at more than $500! Just make a purchase at a participating retailer to receive your ticket to be entered into the drawing. Participating merchants will display Shop Solana Beach for the Holidays posters. Don’t forget to check the Solana Beach Chamber website for a list of participating merchants and details of individual merchants’ special offers at http://www.shopsolanabeachfortheholidays.com

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Indoor and Outdoor Ice Skating Rinks and Snow Fun in San Diego Indoor Iceoplex in Escondido: 555 N. Tulip, Escondido 92025 (760) 489-5550 www.iceoplexescondido.com UTC Ice Sports Center in UTC Plaza 4545 La Jolla Village Drive, SD 92122 (858) 452-9110 www.utcice.com Outdoor Skating and Snow Hill at Poway Park 92064 www.poway.org Sycuan’s Fantasy On Ice – Downtown San Diego at Horton Square www.fantasyonicesd.com Skating By the Sea- Hotel Del Coronado www.hoteldel.com SeaWorld at SeaWorld in San Diego www.seaworld.com.

Viejas Outlet Center across the street from Viejas Casino www.shopviejas.com Otay Ranch Ice Rink at Otay Ranch Town Center www. otayranchtowncenter.com Legoland Holiday Snow Days with snow fun and tubing www.legoland.com Sycuan’s Fantasy On Ice: A Cool Way to Help Kids. Open now through January 5 Ice skating outside at Horton Square in San Diego is under way! Rady Children’s Hospital Auxiliary, SENTRE Partners and Friends of Rady Children’s have teamed up to present Fantasy on Ice, a wonderful way to enjoy the holidays with your family. The outdoor ice rink is located at Horton Square, in front of Horton Plaza in downtown San Diego and will remain open until January 5. Enjoy special holiday events and activities including their “Holiday on

Horton Square” tree-lighting ceremony and a television special sponsored by NBC 7 San Diego. Proceeds from this event benefit the Peckham Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders at Rady Children’s Hospital. Adult-$14, Child-$12, Military-$10, RCHSD Employee-$10. To make a donation to the Peckham Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders, please call (858) 966-5887 or visit www.fantasyonicesd.com.

Outdoor Skating Rink and Snow Hill at Winterfest in Poway Community Park January 10–11 , Fri 4-9pm, SatMon 1-9pm The coolest place this winter is the ice skating rink at Poway Community Park which hosts the City of Poway’s Winterfest.

The event features an outdoor synthetic ice skating rink, free arts and crafts, kids karaoke, musical entertainment, and more. A snow hill for sledding will be featured on Saturday, December 18. Over 3,000 children and adults are expected to attend. Except for the ice skating, everything is free, including the snow hill. Skating costs $5 for ages 2-17 and $7 for ages 18+. Skate rental is included or participants can bring their own ice skates. Tickets can be purchased in advance at the Community Services Office in Poway City Hall, at the Poway Community Swim Center or online at www.poway. org. Poway Community Park is located at 13094 Civic Center Drive, Poway 92064.

Hotel del Coronado Skating by the Sea Dec 1 – Jan 5 (closed Dec 10) Hotel Del is Celebrating the ninth year of Skating by the Sea.

Skating by the Sea is a unique Southern California experience with an outdoor ice skating rink overlooking the Pacific Ocean.

The oceanfront Windsor Lawn is transformed into a spectacular ice rink with skating sessions offered daily. A portion of the skating proceeds will benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation® of San Diego. The ice skating experience is open now through Jan 5 and closed for one day on December 10. Check their website for various skating sessions that are held at different times throughout the day. Sessions are two hours long. Tickets are $23 for adults and $16 for kids 10 and younger. $5 discount if you wear your own skates. The Hotel del Coronado is located at 1100 Orange Ave in Coronado. Call (619) 437-8788 or www.hoteldel.com.

Viejas Outlet Center Outdoor Ice Skating Rink Now Open Viejas ice skating rink in Southern California’s largest outdoor ice rink. They serve hot cocoa, pizza, and popcorn. This rink is bigger than Rockefeller Center in New York City!

Don’t forget about the awesome shopping you can do at the Outlet Center while the kids are ice skating! Check their website for days and times at www.viejas.com.

Legoland Holiday Snow Days Dec 1 – 31 During Holiday Snow Days and Winter Nights, the Park’s Fun Town transforms into a winter wonderland where families throw snowballs at LEGO themed targets and build snowmen using LEGO® accessories. New this year, children can enjoy their first snow-tubing experience gliding down 7-foot tall snow-covered tube runs! www. legoland.com

Latest Hair And Make Up Trends For The Holiday Season

By Haim Knister As the holidays get closer, so does the urge to freshen your look with some special touches – smoky eyes with a sparkly twist, glossy waves, or beautiful cranberry lips. Adding flair is about balancing a chic updo or bun with a rich eye or lip to create elegance. 2013 holiday hair trends include updos, buns, retro waves, and braids, as well as eyes designed with metallic shadows.

The slick updo-retro style is a perfect choice for both casual and elegant occasions. A glossy head-hugging updo goes perfectly with sequins. By rolling the hair inward, working horizontally across the head, and using pins to keep in place, this look will turn heads. For a loose updo, the hair is gathered softly and pinned to create a simple effect with more volume.

Buns are a new, hot trend for women. The style suits most face shapes unless you have an oblong face shape, you should avoid a top bun, as it will add length to your face. Side buns, created by placing a low ponytail slightly off-center and braiding the hair loosely, tucking the braid under with pins is an amazing look. A few pieces of hair can fall from the top, and then curled to add elegance.

For a formal old-Hollywood look, retro waves are a beautiful option by using a side-sweep of long, soft waves to have strong movement and waves around the face.

Perhaps a light perm would give hair a marcel wave and French twists are still popular. Accessories such as beaded headbands, rhinestone bobby pins or jeweled clips can adorn this stunning look, as well as adding gloss to add to the look.

This year has been fabulous for hair color, with the creation of many unique and original color trends. One of the

The Big Hollywood Secret By: Yadira Hood, Bryll Hair Lounge Stylist Every year on the red carpet, whether it is at the Grammy’s, VMA’s, or Oscars, beautiful women strut in front of the masses and display hairstyles that we feel are impossible to accomplish. If you are like me, you gawk and drool over wanting your own hair to look this way; long, lavish, full of volume, and simply stated, just perfect. We wonder to ourselves; How do they do it? Is their hair just perfect ? Who is their famous hairstylist? The answer to these mystery looks are extensions.

You may be saying to yourself “I would love my hair to have more volume and body,” or “I just really want a change that is going to last.” You may ask questions such as, “Wouldn’t you be able to see my extensions because my hair is so fine?” or “Aren’t they high maintenance?”

To respond to these questions, let’s look at the stunning Giuliana Rancic from the widely known television station E! At the beginning of her career she was idolized for her long, healthy, perfectly groomed blonde hair. Jump forward to the 2013 Grammy’s; she appeared in front of the cameras with chocolate brown mid length hair. In

September of this year she popped up showing off her cute new bob. All of her flawless looks have been achievable with the use of hair extensions. She has mentioned in interviews that she uses “individual extensions” to achieve her looks. No matter what look you wish to achieve, hair extensions can help you create it.

My preferred method is the “hair loc” method. This technique requires no glue, heat, tape, sewing, or anything that will cause harm to your hair. They are copper beads that attach to equal amounts of hair to avoid any extra weight on your natural hair. This method allows for the extensions to work flawlessly in all hair types especially fine or fragile hair.

Just as you would with any hair investment you decide to make, proper maintenance is required to maintain the desired look achieved. About every 6 – 8 weeks as your hair grows you will need to get them adjusted back to the base of the hair. Regardless of whether or not you wear your hair in a ponytail, swim in the ocean, or have time in the morning to style your look, extensions will fit your needs.

Seeing Is Believing And Looking Great Is Nice Too So often we neglect taking care of our eyes and our vision. Sometimes we don’t pay enough attention if we have dry eyes, blurred vision, or easily get eye infections.

Don’t take your eyes for granted and take the time to make an appointment with someone 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 and graduated 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.

most popular is Ombre hair color which has become much bolder over the year. The contrast between the dark roots and lighter ends is stronger and tones of red and copper will be used at the root to add definition, giving a twotoned gradient color effect.

Makeup is essential to complete your holiday style— something simple, yet chic and memorable. Two looks that are hot and classic right now are cranberry lips balanced with a light eye, and the smokey, shimmering metallic eye paired with light lips.

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 holiday season.

Haim Salon locations include the Del Mar Plaza, the five-diamond Park Hyatt Aviara Resort, and the triple fivestar Grand Del Mar Resort. Visit www.haimltdsalon.com.

Haim Salon wishes you a Happy Holiday Season.

Hansen Surfboards is Geared Up for Winter When Don Hansen started carrying snow gear at his store decades ago, he did it because of the enthusiasm Southern California surfers showed for surfing at dawn then heading to the mountains to ride the slopes the same day. That enthusiasm has grown, and with it so has Hansen Surfboards’ reputation as one of the top retailers for buying the latest in ski and snowboard gear.

“We work hard to stay on top of what’s new for each snow season. We demo it and make sure it’s the best equipment. If our employees wouldn’t ride it or wear it, then we won’t sell it,” said Josh Hansen.

In addition to ski and snowboard equipment, the store features the latest in snow fashion for men, women and children as well as accessories such as gloves, hats and other items.

“One of our most popular winter items is UGG boots, shoes and slippers. They go almost as fast as we put them out,” said Josh Hansen. “Because of the demand, we carry one of the largest UGG selections in North County.”

First worn by Australian surfers in the 1960s, UGGs are comfortable sheepskin boots perfect for cold winter months.

Classic UGGs are worn for comfort, and now more recently, the variety of styles available – short, tall, with bling and without – proves that sheepskin can also be fashionable.

No matter how cold it gets, surf’s always up in SoCal, and Hansen Surfboards’ boardroom remains fully stocked throughout the year with hundreds of surfboards, surf accessories and experts to recommend the best surfboard for any ability.

Founded in 1961, Hansen Surfboards is San Diego’s largest surf shop and credits the San Diego community, surf legends and brands that have been a big part of its success. HansenSurf.com was recognized for its outstanding customer service by STELLAService, along with 50 top U.S. retailers. With more than 16,000 square feet of retail space, Hansen Surfboards offers something for everyone in the family and recently celebrated 50 years of success as a singlestore, family-owned and operated retail business. To stay updated on Hansen Surfboards’ activities and specials, join the Hansen Surfboards Facebook fan page at www.facebook. com/HansenSurfboards or visit www.hansensurf.com.

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Disney On Ice Presents Rockin’ Ever After January 22–26 We’re Giving Away Tickets!

Get ready to rock out with some of the most magical idols of all in Disney On Ice presents Rockin’ Ever After, an all-new live production at Valley View Casino Center from January 22 to 26. A cast of world-class skaters brings your favorite moments from Disney•Pixar’s Brave, Tangled, The Little Mermaid and Beauty and the Beast to life in a musical showcase that features the hottest tunes and talent from across the kingdom.

Jam to a Scottish jig as a group of royal contenders from the Academy Award-winning Disney•Pixar film, Brave, competes to win the heart of adventurous, sharpshooting Merida, making her on-ice debut! Experience a show-stopping performance as Sebastian breaks out

of his shell for one night only to make waves with Ariel.

A chorus of harmless hooligans from Tangled unleashes musical mayhem when they get a visit from the sassy and spirited Rapunzel and her charming ally Flynn. Get your feet moving as the Beast and his castle’s enchanted entourage take center stage in a spectacular show for Belle. Don’t miss Disney on Ice Rockin’ Ever After at the Valley View Casino Center!

Valley View Casino Center is located at 3500 Sports Arena Blvd., San Diego, 92110. Ticket price levels are $17, $25, $45 (VIP) and $65 (Front Row). Tickets are available for purchase online at www.ticketmaster.com or charge by phone at 800-745-3000 or in-person at the Valley View Casino Center Box Office.

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Christmas Lighted Homes, Neighborhoods, Attractions and Other Displays (not responsible for unlighted homes, holiday theme changes, or date and time changes. Please do further research to confirm.)

There’s nothing better than holiday light viewing throughout North County and San Diego! For a special holiday experience get a couple of neighbors together and hire a stretch limo and go holiday light viewing while sipping on eggnog or hot spiced cider and listening to Christmas music. Call NorthStar Limos at (760) 613-8290 or visit www.northstarlimos. com. For a holiday rate discount mention “North County Sun” when making your reservations.

CARLSBAD, 92009 7607 Romeria Street just off of La Costa Avenue. Every year more and more lights and decorations.

Nice rock waterfall in the front yard and front bay window scene of Ski Slope and skiers.

LA COSTA, 92009 Circulo Sequoia Street in La Costa Oaks neighborhood. Many well lighted homes in this neighborhood near La Costa Canyon High School.

ENCINITAS, Coast Hwy 101 at the Self Realization Fellowship Center (SRF) Overlooking Swamis Beach, the unique building structure is a beautiful sight to see in colorful lights with the message “Joy to the World.”

OLIVENHAIN, 92024 Just off Rancho Santa Fe Road at 11th and Marisa. Many beautifully lighted large homes.

Tastefully decorated with lots of lights. One of the houses sometimes has a hot chocolate stand. Kids earned over $300 in one night with just “donations.”

SAN MARCOS, 92069 1639 Knob Hill. Off Nordahl Rd. Between Tam O’ Shanter Dr. & Augusta Dr. 23rd year of decorating. 90,000+ lights plus Carnival, North Pole, and Santa’s Wild Animal Park themes. Nov. 24 to Dec. 30, 5-9 pm. See Santa from 6:30-8pm on Dec. 10-23. www.christmasonknobhill.com CARMEL MOUNTAIN RANCH, 92128 Fairway Village, west side of Stoney Gate Pl. 85+ homes decorated. Dec. 1 to Jan. 1, 5:30-10:30 pm. Neighborhood Block Party on Dec. 17, with food, entertainment, Santa, musicians, carolers and more, from 6-10 p.m.

POWAY, 92064 12631 Stoutwood St. Off Twin Peaks Rd. & Deerwood St. Nicknamed “The Griswolds.” Dec. 1 to Jan. 1, 5:30-10 pm weekdays, 11 pm weekends. Hickory Ct./Hickory St., 12659 Butterwood Ct. and Rockrose Ct. All off Twin Peaks Rd. & Silverset St. named “Candy Cane Courts.” Entire cul-de-sacs are lit up. Dec. 10 to Dec. 24, 6-9 pm.

RANCHO PENASQUITOS, 92129 Oviedo St. Off Black Mountain Rd. “Christmas Card Lane.” Also enter off Twin Trails Dr., Carmel Mountain Rd., (southwest corner of the area), Ellingham St., Renato St., Oviedo St., Twin Trails Dr., Barrymore St., Rotherham Ave., Talca Ave., Talca Ct., Allenbrook Way, Davenport Ave., Amber Sky Ln. Dec. 11 to Dec. 31, dusk-10 pm.

FALLBROOK Reche Road just West of Green Canyon.

Over 100,000 lights that are choreographed to music. Snow machines add to the effect. Lights are on thru New Years night, 6pm–9pm Tues-Sun, with display staying on longer the week of Christmas. Just enter U-turn driveway from the West and tune your car radio to 90.5FM.

FALLBROOK Curtis Mueller’s spectacular Christmas light show featuring concert lighting effects, lasers, and fog.

Visit www.brightchristmasshow.com for show schedule and address.

CLAIREMONT, 92117 Lana Dr. & Jamar. Off Mt. Abernathy Ave. Circular street. 40+ homes decorated. Dec. 1027. 4670 Norwalk Ave. Off Clairemont Mesa Blvd./Moraga Ave. Dec. 11 to Jan. 1, 7-10 pm, weekends 7-11 pm.

LA MESA, Bob’s Christmas Wonderland 7171 Cornell, La Mesa. Bob’s Christmas Wonderland in La Mesa is a single residence with the heart of an entire neighborhood.

Visitors are welcomed with artisan detailed decorations including trains, many automated, moving pieces as well as a miniature drive-in theater playing “Disney’s Magical Christmas.” Hot chocolate, apple cider and fresh popcorn are available.

ALLIED GARDENS, 92120 7048 Hillsboro St. Off Waring and Princess View. Dec. 10–24, dusk-10 pm.

CHULA VISTA, 91910, 91911, 91914, 91915 Whitney St./ Mankato. Circle between First and Second Ave. off H St. & 1st Ave. “Christmas Circle.” 55+ homes decorated. Dec. 10–26, 5-10 pm.

EAST SAN DIEGO, 92113 1523 48th St. Off Federal Blvd. & 48 St. Dec. 4-24, 5-10 pm. 4641 Craigie St. Off Highway 94 and 47th. Nicely decorated home. Dec. 10–24. Dusk to 10 pm EL CAJON, 92021 Jingle Bell Hill (also known as Pepper Dr. Lights). Solomon Ave./Pegeen Pl. and surrounding area. Off 67 & Bradley. Celebrating the Reason theme. Dec. 9-26, Mon-Th 6-9 pm, Fri-Sun 6-10 pm. 11456 Pegeen Pl. Nightmare Before Christmas theme, complete with Jack, Sally, Zero, the Mayor & Oogie Boogie. Dec. 5-26, Mon-Th 6-9 pm, Fri-Sun 6-10 pm.

LOMITA, 92114 (near Lemon Grove) 689 Meadowbrook Dr. Off Jamacha Rd. South of Lemon Grove. Many lights on home. Dec. 8 to Jan. 1, dusk to 10 pm. Santa and Mrs. Claus may be out to greet the week of Dec. 17–23.

OCEAN BEACH 4729 Newport Ave, Ocean Beach. The Olson family’s gift to the community, their home’s lights are synchronized with music (FM 89.7) and operate Monday–Thursday, and Sunday from 6 to 10 p.m. and Friday and Saturday 6 to 11 p.m. Map SAN CARLOS, 92119 6296 Lake Arrowhead Dr. Between Dallas and Lake Murray Lights, Santa Clause, animated window scenes Dec. 5 to Dec. 27, dusk to 10pm.

SAN CARLOS, 92119 Block of 7900 and 8000 Hillandale Dr. Off Mission Gorge & Deerfield. Many lights, plus tree on top of home. Dec. 1–31, 5-9 pm.

SANTEE, 92071 Sunburst Santee. Tomel Court, off Magnolia. Many homes, Starlight Circle. Dec. 17 to Dec. 26, 7-10 pm.

SANTEE, 92071 9835 Pebble Beach Dr. Displays on house and yard set up to music. Dec. 1 to Dec. 31, dusk to 10pm SERRA MESA/MISSION VILLAGE, 92123 2621 Raymell Dr. Yard decorated like Christmas Town from A Nightmare Before Christmas. Dec. 10 to Dec. 30, dusk-10 pm.

TIERRASANTA, 92124 5306 Belardo Dr. Off Via Valarta & Via Playa De Cortes. 95,000 lights,including many homemade decorations, all sequenced and animated to

music. Tune radio to 89.7 FM to hear the lights dance. Dec. 1 to Dec. 26, 5:30-10 pm. www.belardolights.com 11626 Papagallo Ct. Off Colina Dorado or Calle De Vida. Thomas the Tank Engine theme. Dec. 3 to Dec. 30, 6-10 pm. 10927 Baroque Lane. A North Pole themed Christmas featuring a 20-ft lighted Santa and a Christmas Village. Dec. 9–28, 6-9:30 pm.

LEGOLAND Holiday Snow Days. Real snow! Snowball targets, build a snowman with Lego accessories, see holiday Lego displays. Dec.1 – 31. Nightly tree lighting at 5 pm Dec. 1–Dec. 24 Nightly firework Dec. 26-31. 760-918-5346. www.legoland.com SAN DIEGO Gaslamp for the Holidays. Downtown San Diego. Trees of the Gaslamp will be illuminated from Dec. 1 to Jan. 3, 5 pm-midnight. www.gaslamp.org Balboa Park December Nights Dec 6 -7. San Diego Premier Festival with vendors and entertainment. Various museums open, parade, holiday lights, music and food vendors. www.balboapark.org.

Hotel Del Coronado 1500 Orange Ave., Coronado. Tree in the lobby is beautifully decorated plus 100,000 lights illuminate the resort from Dec. 1 to Jan. 5. 619-522-8490, www.hoteldel.com Mission Bay Christmas Boat Parade of Lights Over 100 vessels. Begins on Quivira Basin. Dec. 14, starts at 7 pm and ends with fireworks at 9 pm. 858-488-0501, www.missionbayparadeoflights.org Oceanside Harbor Parade of Lights Boats decorated in holiday lights circle Oceanside Harbor. Sponsored by the Oceanside Yacht Club. Dec. 14, 7pm. 760-722-5751.

San Diego Bay Boat Parade of Lights 42nd Anniversary, Toy Parade theme Dec. 8 and December 15. Fireworks, 5:30 pm then parade til 9 pm. Starts off at Shelter Island, goes through the harbor and ends at the Ferry Landing on Coronado. www.sdparadeoflights.org.

San Diego Botanic Garden “Garden of Lights” 230 Quail Gardens Dr., Encinitas 100,000+ lights illuminating the plants and trees Dec. 7 – 30. Nutcracker exhibit, marshmallow roasting, live music, kid’s crafts. 760-436-3036. www.SDBGarden.org San Diego Zoo’s Jungle Bells Balboa Park. Dec. 13 to Jan. 2. Lighted animal figures, bell ringers, nightly tree-lighting ceremony, carolers, interactive animal shows. 619-231-1515 www.sandiegozoo.org SeaWorld Christmas Tree of Lights. And SnowWorld.

The Skytower lights will sparkle after dark. Nightly at 6pm Weekends Dec 1- Jan 4, Daily. Call for information 619-231 1515 or visit www.seaworld.com

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AARON POSNER ANDREW BARNICLE KURT VONNEGUT

“Really enjoyable; a warm, wise, engaging series of sketches with undeniable ‘date night’ appeal”

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Adapted from Kurt Vonnegut’s early stories, this work is full of humor, magic and heart.

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San Diego Sunroad Boat Show at Sunroad U-T California 1020: Resort Marina on Harbor Island 10-Mile Run With 20 Rock January 23–26 Bands In North County There’s no question about it—last year’s San Diego Sunroad Boat Show was a huge success, and this year’s show is looking even better! Join in the fun at the San Diego Sunroad Boat Show on San Diego Bay on January 23-26, at Sunroad Resort Marina on Harbor Island in San Diego. The San Diego Sunroad Boat Show features exciting land and in-water exhibits for boaters of every age.

There will be free boat rides for kids and adults, live music and entertainment, delicious food and drinks by local restaurants, lots of fun for real boaters, free boating seminars and special boating events. If you are a boater, you won’t want to miss this once a year event.

There will be all the brands and companies you’ve come to know and love. This year you’ll find over 130 New & Pre–Cruised Sailboats and Motor Yachts at the In-Water Display, and dozens of Marine Vendors with the Latest Nautical Products and Services.

Are you looking to reach boaters? Visit www.bigbayboatshow.com for all the information you need to exhibit at the boat show. Enjoy a fun day on San Diego Bay at the Sunroad Resort Marina!

Expo: February 12,13 and Race: February 16

Show Hours Thursday, Jan 23, 12pm – 6pm Friday, Jan 24, 12pm – 6pm Saturday, Jan 25, 10am – 6pm Sunday, Jan 26, 10am – 6pm Admission •$ 12 for Adults. Children 12 & under, FREE. Cash Only.

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Eight to ten thousand runners and walkers are expected to converge on coastal North County at the inaugural U-T California 1020 on February 16.

The event features a spectacular 10-mile coastal course through Del Mar, Solana Beach and Encinitas. Twenty live rock ‘n’ roll bands will be on stage playing every half mile along the way and a featured headliner band will rock the finish line party at the Del Mar Fairgrounds when all participants have finished.

The event is title sponsored by the U-T San Diego newspaper and has been in the works for over a year.

Race Director Peter Douglass of TurnKey Operations first proposed the event to the three cities in May of 2012. After numerous city council meetings and planning sessions with city agencies he was given go ahead to proceed.

In addition to the rock ‘n’ roll musical theme, the U-T California 1020 will feature a huge finish line festival at the Del Mar Fairgrounds with a headliner concert and beer garden. A generous prize money purse is up for grabs in the elite runner division and there is nice local prize money for San Diego County residents. All participants will receive a shirt and a commemorative finishers medal.

A two-day race expo will be held in conjunction with the event on Feb. 12 & 13 at the Del Mar Fairgrounds where all participants will go to pick up their race packets. The expo is free and will also be open to the general public.

The U-T California 1020 is benefitting 4 local non-profit groups in coastal North County; Del Mar Community Connections, the Del Mar Village Association, the Gateway Park Campaign and the Cardiff Mainstreet Association. It is also raising money for the American Cancer Society. For more information, visit www.CAL1020.com.

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Encinitas Country Day School / 3616 Manchester Ave, Encinitas / Pre-Kindergarten through 8th Grade Call to arrange a campus tour: 760-942-1111 / www.ecdschools.org

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Farmers Insurance Open – PGA Golf Tour Returns to Torrey Pines Win Free Tickets!

January 23 – 26 This will be the sixty-second year a PGA tour event has been held in San Diego beginning with the San Diego Open in 1952. For fifty straight years the Century Club of San Diego has been the local non-profit organizing body for the tournament. This year marks the fourty-seventh time the event is being held at Torrey Pines Golf Course, and the fifth year that Farmers Insurance has been it’s main sponsor. The event will be held at Torrey Pines from January 23 to January 26.

Tiger Woods is the master of Torrey Pines and captured his 7th Farmers Insurance Open title last year (to go with his 75th win on the PGA tour) with a 14-under score of 274 and four-shot win over defending champion Brandt Snedeker and Josh Teater. Woods became the first player in tour history to win on the same golf course eight times. Woods has now converted 50 of 54 thirdround leads and co- leads on tour. He now only trails Sam Snead for all-time wins with 82.

Show me the money! Tiger Woods is the all-time money winner at the Farmers Insurance Open with a wallet full of $6,845,096. Tiger has won seven titles at the Farmers Insurance Open and he also captured the 2008 U.S. Open title at Torrey Pines. Local favorite Phil Mickelson has also done well in his home town with three tournament titles and is second all-time with $3,015,391 in the bank.

Many other of the greatest names in golf have captured the San Diego PGA Tour stop in recent years.

This list includes Tiger Woods (7 wins), San Diego local favorite, Phil Mickelson (3 wins), John Daly, Davis Love lll, Jose Maria Olazabal, and Mark O’Meara, and Brandt

Snedeker, to name a few. The 2014 Farmers Insurance Open will feature a field of 156 players.

Advanced tickets for the 2014 Farmers Insurance Open are available online at www.FarmersInsuranceOpen. com. Tickets can also be charged over the phone by calling the Tournament Office at 858-866-4653, ext 105.

Advance Ticket- $40 (Wednesday through Sunday) and $45 at the gate. Advance Senior Ticket (60+)- $30 any day. Weekly Badge- $140 (valid Wednesday through Sunday). Military Tickets are FREE. Youth 12 & under are FREE. Youth 13-17-anyday are $10.

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Only one entry is allowed per person. Winners will be contacted by email and phone. Best of luck and see you at the Farmer’s Insurance Open at Torrey Pines!

Holiday Bowl at Qualcomm Stadium

Carlsbad Marathon and Half Marathon and Kid’s Marathon Mile

December 30, Monday, Kick-off at 7pm- ESPN

January 19, Sunday, 6:15am & 7:45am

Considered “America’s Most Exciting Bowl Game,” this is the thirty-sixth year of the Holiday Bowl.

The game is supported by a year of events, including the nationally televised Big Bay Balloon Parade, an outrigger challenge and luau, a golf tournament, a 3-on-3 basketball tournament, and their famous Wiener Dog Races.

The Bridgepoint Education Holiday Bowl kicks off at 7pm, Monday, December 30, at Qualcomm Stadium. The game matches teams from the Pac-12 and Big 12 Conferences.

Next season, the 2014 Holiday Bowl will enter a new era as it begins a six-year partnership with the Big Ten Conference and will be extending its current relationship with the Pac-12 Conference for six more years. The Holiday Bowl will have the second pick from the Pac-12 after the College Football Playoff structure per selection guidelines established by the Conference. The Alamo Bowl has the first selection. The Big Ten team will be determined after discussion between bowl and conference officials to create the best possible matchup.

The Holiday Bowl is great for the San Diego economy. In its 35-year history, the Holiday Bowl has generated over $500 million in economic impact. Nine of the last ten Holiday Bowl games have sold out.

Tickets are now on sale and can be purchased through the bowl’s ticket office at Qualcomm Stadium, by phone at (619) 283-5808, or by visiting www.ticketmaster.com.

2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi Russia Feb 7-23 The 2014 Olympic Winter Games will be the first time that the Russian Federation will be hosting the Winter Games. The Soviet Union hosted the 1980 Summer Games in Moscow. This year’s host city, Sochi, has a population of 400,000 people and is situated in Krasnodar, which is the third largest region in Russia.

The Games will be organized in two clusters: a coastal cluster for ice events in Sochi, and a mountain cluster located in the Krasnaya Polyana Mountains. This will make it one of the most compact Games ever, with around 30 minutes travel time from the coastal to mountain cluster. The Sochi Olympic Park, located along the Black Sea coast in the Imeretinskaya Valley, is where all the ice venues are, such as the Bolshoi Ice Palace, the Maly Ice Palace, the Olympic Oval, the Sochi Olympic Skating Centre, the Olympic Curling Centre, the Central Stadium, the Main Olympic Village and the International Broadcast Centre and Main Press Centre. The mountain cluster in Krasnaya Polyana will be home to all the skiing and sliding sports.

The mountain concept is a very compact one with only an average distance of 4km between the mountain subvillage and the venues.

NBC will be broadcasting the games here in the U.S. Check your local TV listings for days and times of your favorite winter events.

The Carlsbad Marathon is a winter marathon and half marathon unlike any other. From the ideal weather conditions of sunny southern California, to the spectacular coastal Carlsbad course, this award-winning event will blow you away. It’s twenty-six fully staffed course support stations, continuous entertainment, and unsurpassed volunteer support are just a few of the outstanding features of this event.

Cobian Flip Flops will be given to all full marathon runners, and each participant receives a gender specific long-sleeve technical fabric shirt, virtual goodie bag, spectacular finisher’s medal, post-race refreshments and much more. This boutique style event, with an emphasis on quality and individual service, sets it apart from other

mega marathons. These marathons will certainly sell out, so be sure to register early.

Throw some sneakers on the kids and get them moving in the annual Kids Marathon Mile at Legoland! This Kids Marathon Mile is in conjunction with the Tri-City Medical Center Carlsbad Full and Half Marathon and takes place on January 18. Though the race is intended for kids 12 and under, anyone can participate. Moms, dads, and big kids are invited to join the fun in this non-competitive 1-mile run/walk through Legoland.

The Carlsbad Marathon and Half-Marathon begin at the Westfield Plaza, at 2525 El Camino Real in Carlsbad.

For more information call (760) 692-2900 or visit www. carlsbadmarathon.com.

San Diego County Credit Union Poinsettia Bowl at Qualcomm Stadium Dec. 26, Thursday, Kickoff 6:30pm on ESPN Top teams from the Mountain West and Western Athletic Conference will square off in the ninth annual San Diego County Credit Union Poinsettia Bowl on December 26 at Qualcomm Stadium. Hard-hitting college football action and spectacular pre-game and halftime pageantry make this a must-see event for the entire family. Since 2005, the San Diego County Credit Union Poinsettia Bowl has generated $77 million in economic impact for the San Diego area.

It was recently announced that an all-new matchup will begin in 2014. The Poinsettia Bowl has already set its lineup of teams for the next six years, beginning in 2014. The Mountain West (MW) will continue as the anchor conference for the bowl game each year through 2019. Mountain West opponents during the 6-year term shall include Navy,

Army, BYU and teams from the Mid-American Conference (MAC). Here’s the lineup…

2014–MW vs. Navy…2015–MW vs. Army …2016–MW vs. BYU …2017–MW vs. MAC…2018–MW vs. BYU…and 2019–MW vs. MAC. “The SDCCU Poinsettia Bowl has been a great addition to the local college football sports scene since its inception in 2005,” said Bill Geppert, president of the 2013 bowl game. “We are thrilled to continue the tradition of showcasing exciting football, spectacular pageantry and a tremendous economic boost for San Diego’s tourism industry through 2019.” The game will be televised nationally on ESPN. For more information on the San Diego County Credit Union Poinsettia Bowl visit www.PoinsettiaBowl. com or call (619) 285-5061.

Davis Cup Match Between The U.S. And Great Britain At Petco Park January 31–February 2 The Oldest Rivalry in Davis Cup History will be renewed on a clay court at Petco Park and reigning Wimbledon Champion, Andy Murray, is expected to compete for Great Britain. Petco Park has been selected as the site for the 2014 Davis Cup by BNP Paribas first round match between the United States and Great Britain, January 31-February 2. The matches will be played on a clay court in a temporary stadium built in left field, which will have an expected capacity of approximately 8,000.

It will be the first time Davis Cup is played in an openair baseball stadium in the United States and the first time the U.S. Davis Cup team hosted a tie on clay since the 1992 semifinals (U.S. def. Sweden, 4-1 in Minneapolis).

The best-of-five match series begins Friday, January 31, with two singles matches, featuring each country’s No. 1 player against the other country’s No. 2 player.

Saturday’s schedule features the pivotal doubles match, and the final day of play on Sunday includes two “reverse singles” matches, where the No. 1 players square off followed by the No. 2 players going head-to-head. All matches are best-of-five sets until one country wins three matches.

The United States-Great Britain rivalry is the oldest in Davis Cup history, dating back to the first competition in 1900, when the U.S. defeated Great Britain in Boston. The U.S. holds an 11-7 record against Great Britain in Davis Cup play, winning the last four ties. Great Britain’s last win in the series came in 1935. The 1999 first round tie was the only meeting between the two nations under the current World Group format.

Founded in 1900, Davis Cup is the world’s largest annual international men’s team competition with 123 nations competing in 2014. For information or tickets, visit www. usta.com/daviscup or www.daviscup.com.

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No holiday celebration is complete without colorful and twinkling lights and Jungle Bells is no exception. The Zoo transforms into a wild, whimsical wonderland filled with dazzling light displays, melodious bell ringers, jumping elves, tasty treats, and the Zoo’s special animal encounters. There are more than 50,000 individual lights used in the Jungle Bells décor and displays with LED bulbs. View more than 40 animal-shaped light sculptures around the Zoo by taking a festive ride on

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From December 13 through January 5, the Zoo is open from 9am until 8pm for the Jungle Bells celebration, with most of the activities concentrated in the early evening from 4 to 8pm. Jungle Bells is free with membership or admission, except private tours. The

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