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VISIT OUR NORTH COUNTY BREWERIES

Belching Beaver Brewery Celebrating its second year anniversary, Belching Beaver is quickly making a name for themselves and is definitely one of the upcoming breweries in North County to watch. They’ve been on the move getting their brews in a lot of places such as Jerry’s Dogs in Carlsbad and Solterra Winery in Leucadia. Their beer selections range from pale ale to stout. No doubt, they have some of the best tasting stout around and stout is a great choice during the colder holiday season. A few of our favorites are their Peanut Butter

Milk Stout, Pumpkin Spice Milk Stout and our absolute favorite, their Beavers Milk – Milk Stout. The Beavers Milk is so smooth, silky, and creamy you can almost eat it with a spoon. Their newest will be a Horchata Imperial Stout and we can’t wait to try it! Vista tasting room is open six days a week and closed on Tuesdays. They have live music Sun, a DJ on Wed, and food trucks and caterers Wed-Sun. They will be partying New Year’s Eve with a midnight Beaver Drop! Belching Beaver is located at 980 Park Center Drive, “A” Vista, CA 92081. Call (760) 599-5832 or visit www. belchinbeaver.com.

Aztec Brewing Company Aztec is the complete package and includes, great tasting craft beer, awesome artistically designed labels, friendly service, and very happy beer loving customers. The owners of Aztec are reviving an old style brand and making a big impression with the quality of their locally crafted brews. You can find their beers throughout San Diego, Orange, and Riverside Counties. They strive to be as green and natural as possible and use the choicest malts and hops. Their Aztec pyramid logo, day of the dead-style label artwork, and absolutely delicious beer will burn an indelible impres-

sion in your fondest beer memories. Our favorites are their El Dorado Aztec Blonde Ale and Noche de los Muertos Imperial Stout. During the holidays they’ll be releasing “Soul Sacrifice” — a barrel aged Red IPA spiced with ghost chiles, jalapeños, cilantro and lime peel. Other winter brews include Cacao Chocolate Porter and Kitchen Sink Triple IPA. Every Thrs is Open Mic Night; Fri features live music. Aztec Brewery is open five days a week and closed on Mon and Tues. They will be open Christmas Eve and will have a party with live music NYE. They’re located at 2330 La Mirada Dr, #300, Vista, CA 92081. Call (800) 7066324 or visit www.aztecbrewery.com.

Arcana Brewing Arcana is more than happy to be a little off the beaten path and an oddity in the brewery world. Their logo and theme are a mishmash of Steampunk, sci-fi, Victorian-style whimsy, and throwback technology. Their name, Arcana, is loosely derived from the word Archaic, meaning old, mysterious and unusual. Their beer lineup ranges from a lighter 4.5% Honey Pale Ale to an 8% Headbasher Wheat IPA, to a Pumpkin Beer and Barley Wine. For a seasonal treat, we recommend trying their cider-like Newton’s

Graff Apple Ale weighing in at 5% ABV. Getting closer to Christmas, they have a Something Pumpkin release and a happy holiday Bourbon Barrel Aged Barleywine, and a Dark Xmas Ale. Arcana recently celebrated their two-year anniversary in Carlsbad. Check their site for upcoming events. They are open four days a week and closed M-W and will be closed for Christmas and New Years. If you are looking for something different, delicious, fun, and unusual, then try Arcana! They are located at 5621 Palmer Way, “C” Carlsbad, CA 92010. Visit www.arcanabrewing.com.

Indian Joe Brewing The name Indian Joe comes from Max Moran’s great uncle with Native American heritage from both the Pala and San Luis Rey Tribes in North County. Max’s great-great grandfather tended the grape vines at San Luis Rey Mission and had a passion for brewing beer in the 1800s. His recipes were infused with local natural ingredients. Indian Joe Brewing opened its doors in 2012 and as their logo states, they are “Chief of Them All” when it comes to quality and taste. The beers are native owned and native grown and we guarantee that you will be back for more. Beers offered include a wide selection of

Hefeweizen, American Indian IPA, Sours, Stouts, Pumpkin Ale, and their Indian Joe Rita. The Indian Joe Rita is a tangy margarita-style beer made with wheat, lemons, limes, tangerines and oranges. For cold winter days and nights try their delicious Milk Stout, Chocolate Hazelnut Porter, Cinnamon Apple Honey Wheat, Coconut Stout, and their amazing Double Chocolate Stout. They always have lively events, food trucks, and catering. They’re open five days a week and closed Monday and Tuesday and open Christmas Eve. Check their website for details. Indian Joes is located at 2379 La Mirada Drive, Vista, CA 92081. Check their website for a new location at www.indianjoebrewing. com or call (760) 295-3945.

Beer Brewing Company The name Beer Brewing Company may sound generic, but there’s really nothing generic about this place. It is a bit hidden; located in the back of two restaurants, Bull Taco and Wrench and Rodent on Highway 101 in Oceanside. Owned and operated by a local husband/wife tag team, they offer quality ales and home crafted beers, hand crafted right before your eyes in small batches. What is really cool is that they seem to have nothing to hide, so you are able to watch master brewer, Haven Harris, make his craft brews just a few feet away. Blink, and you may find that they suddenly ran out of your favorite IPA. But have

no fear, because Haven is brewing new concoctions daily.

Beer Brewing Company is one of the innovative breweries that is collaborating with, not one, but two, neighboring restaurants and has overcome the problem of restaurant permits. Stop in and have a fish taco at Bull Taco or a sushi roll at the Wrench and Rodent, then walk to the back and have a craft beer at Beer Brewing and sit outside on their wide open patio and enjoy! Live music happens and the patio is kid and dog friendly. Beer Brewing is open Thrs – Sun and is conveniently located at 1813 ½ South Coast Hwy 101, Oceanside, CA 92054 (behind Bull Taco).Visit www.beerbrew.com.

On The Tracks Brewery We love to tell you about local family-operated breweries and On the Tracks Brewery, located in Carlsbad, has a long family history in North County San Diego. Great grandpa made a living working on the railroad and hails from Oklahoma, and grandpa was born in a train car “on the tracks”. Both great grandpa and grandpa relocated to Carlsbad in the 1920s. After ten years of backbreaking hard labor on the tracks, great grandpa was given a ticket by the railroad to any place he wanted to go, and he chose Carlsbad. Today, their decedents, father and

son, John and Greg own and operate On The Tracks Brewery and provide thirsty customers with great tasting handcrafted beers. They are a small craft brewery that shares their labor of love with locals and visitors. They brew ales, stouts, porters, and IPAs. Their English-style tap room has two flat screen TVs and Backgammon.

Stop in and try a flight, a pint, or fill a growler. Check their website for special events. They are open daily and have live music on Saturdays. They are located at 5674 “G” El Camino Real, Carlsbad, CA 92008 (near Faraday and El Camino Real). Call (760) 550-9688 or visit www.ottbrew.com.

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DECEMBER

Through 12/28 “The New 60s Christmas Musical” at Welk Resort

Theatre 8860 Lawrence Welk Drive, Escondido. WWW.WELKRESORTS.COM Through 12/14 The La Jolla Playhouse presents The Hunchback of Notre Dame. Mandell Weiss Theatre. La Jolla Playhouse . 2910 La Jolla Village Drive, La Jolla CA, 92037. lajollaplayhouse.org Through 12/23 Art of the Holiday at The Janice Griffiths Gallery in Fallbrook. Free. WWW.FALLBROOKARTCENTER.ORG Through 12/24 North Coast Repertory Theatre presents The Christmas Toyshop. (858) 481-1055 WWW.NORTHCOASTREP.ORG Through 12/31 Legoland Holiday Snow Days, with real snow. WWW.CALIFORNIA.LEGOLAND.COM/HOLIDAYSNOWDAYS Through 12/31 “The Nutcracker” at New Village Arts Theatre 2787 State Street, Carlsbad. WWW.NEWVILLAGEARTS.ORG Through 1/4 SeaWorld’s Christmas Celebration, various days. Free with Park admission. (800) 257-4268 WWW.SEAWORLDSANDIEGO.COM Through 12/21 The La Jolla Playhouse presents The Second City’s NutCracking Holiday Revue. Mandell Weiss Forum. La Jolla Playhouse.

2910 La Jolla Village Drive, La Jolla CA, 92037. LAJOLLAPLAYHOUSE.ORG 12/1-2/28 Whale Watching Season 12/1-1/4 10th Annual Skating by the Sea at Hotel Del in Coronado.

Outdoor skating rink on the beach. WWW.HOTELDEL.COM 12/1-1/5 Fantasy on Ice – ice skating at Horton Square in front of Horton Plaza WWW.FANTASYONICESD.COM 12/1-23 Festival of Trees Charity Auction at Park Hyatt Aviara Resort, (760) 448-1234. WWW.PARKHYATTAVIARA.COM 12/1-31 New Village Arts Theatre presents The Nutcracker. 2787 State Street, Carlsbad. (760) 433-3245. WWW.NEWVILLAGEARTS.ORG 12/1-7 USTA National Men’s and Women’s 40’s Hard Court Championships and Father & Son, Grandfather & Grandson Championships at La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club WWW.LJBTC.COM 12/1-12/7 Wicked at the San Diego Civic Theatre. WWW.SANDIEGOTHEATRES.ORG 12/1-27 The Old Globe Theatre in Balboa Park presents Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas! (619) 234-5623. WWW.THEOLDGLOBE.ORG 12/1-1/31 Hotel del Coronado Walking Tour. Tues & Friday 10:30 am, Sat & Sun 2pm, $15. (619) 437-8788.

HTTP://CORONADOHISTORY.ORG/HISTORIC-CORONADO/WALKING-TOURS/ 12/2 Fleetwood Mac plays at Viejas Arena at SDSU. WWW.TICKETMASTER.COM 12/2 Peter Sprague jazz guitarist at CSUSM WWW.PETERSPRAGUE.COM 12/3 Holiday Event at Del Mar Highlands Shopping Center. Spectacular holiday laser light show and visits with Santa. 5pm-7:30pm.

WWW.DELMARHIGHLANDSTOWNCENTER.COM 12/3 Holiday Festival…A Family Celebration at the Hotel Del Coronado. Special family event, fireworks, outdoor ice-skating and photos with Santa. WWW.HOTELDEL.COM 12/3 Aurelio. 8pm at UCSD Price Center East Ballroom. WWW.ARTPWR.COM 12/3-13 Golden Boy at Sheila & Hughes Potiker Theatre on the UC San Diego campus. THEATRE.UCSD.EDU 12/3-28 Laguna Playhouse presents Striking 12. Laguna Playhouse.

(949) 497-2787. WWW.LAGUNAPLAYHOUSE.COM 12/4 The Robert Cray Band at Belly Up Tavern WWW.BELLYUP.COM 12/4-7 Jingle Bell Saddlebred Horse Show at Del Mar Fairgrounds.

8am; Free. WWW.DELMARFAIRGROUNDS.COM 12/4 Oceanside Annual Tree Lighting Event at the Regal Cinema Complex. 6pm-8pm. (760) 435-5041. WWW.CI.OCEANSIDE.CA.US 12/4 Lake Poway Trout Season Opening Day. 6am-5pm. (858) 668-4772. www.poway.org/lakepoway.

12/5 Fun Friday Nites! at the San Elijo Recreation Center, 6pm-10pm.

WWW.CI.SAN-MARCOS.CA.US 12/5 Free International Film Series at MiraCosta College, 1 Barnard Dr., Oceanside. “Vision: From the Life of Hildegard von Bingen.”

WWW.MIRACOSTA.EDU/LIFE 12/5 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 12/5 The Old Mission San Luis Rey Historical Foundation presents the 4th Annual Christmas Concert in the Historic Mission Church. Visit WWW.SANLUISREY.ORG. 12/5 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 12/5-6 December Nights Holiday Festival at Balboa Park. Fri 3-11pm, Sat noon-11pm. WWW.BALBOAPARK.ORG/DECEMBERNIGHTS 12/5-6 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 12/5-7 Warren Miller Entertainment’s film “No Turning Back” comes to Encinitas, La Jolla and Carlsbad. WWW.WARRENMILLER.COM 12/5-7 Village Church Community Theatre presents Rented ChristmasThe Musical. The Village Church Community Theater, 6225 Paseo Delicias, Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92067. Fri. 7:30pm, Sat., 4pm & 7:30pm, Sun., 2pm. (858) 756-2441 X128. WWW.VILLAGECHURCHCOMMUNITYTHEATER.ORG 12/6-12/21 Grand Del Mar Champagne Weekends in the Lobby Lounge. 2pm-11:30 pm. (858) 314-1996. WWW.THEGRANDDELMAR.COM 12/6 Nutcracker Ballet at Carlsbad Performing Art Center $5 ticket 2:30 and 5:30 performances call (760) 438-4947 at 6106 Avenida Encinas “F” Carlsbad 92011 12/6 Holiday at the Rancho. Leo Carrillo Ranch Historic Park in Carlsbad, 5-8pm. Tree lighting ceremony, Santa, sledding and outdoor movie. $8. WWW.CARLSBADCONNECT.ORG 12/6 Annual Vista Christmas Parade, downtown Vista. Theme: “A Comic Book Christmas” Begins at 1 pm. (760) 726-1122.

WWW.VISTACHAMBER.ORG 12/6 Sunrise Surprise Strolls at the San Diego Zoo. 7:30am-9:00am.

Includes breakfast muffins and coffee. WWW.SANDIEGOZOO.ORG 12/6 CIF Football Finals, 7pm (tentative) 12/6 14th Annual Little Italy Tree Lighting & Christmas Village at the Piazza Natale, 4-8pm. (760) 630-6270. WWW.LITTLEITALYSD.COM 12/6 Oceanside Museum of Art Mega Exhibition Reception.

Oceanside Museum of Art, 740 Pier View Way, Oceanside, CA 92054. 6-8pm. (760) 435-3721. htttp:/www.oma-online.org 12/6 Carlsbad Educational Foundation’s 5th Annual Carols of Carlsbad. 3pm–5pm. Omni La Costa Resort & Spa. 2100 Costa del Mar, Carlsbad. (760) 929-1555. WWW.CARLSBADED.ORG 12/6 Electric Run San Diego-The world’s brightest 5k. 7pm-10pm. Del Mar Fairgrounds–2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd. Del Mar, CA 92014 .

(810) 707-0778. WWW.ELECTRICRUN.COM 12/6 Legoland Winter Nights – includes everything featured during Holiday Snow Days plus extended park hours, animated lights, and live music. WWW.CALIFORNIA.LEGOLAND.COM/HOLIDAYSNOWDAYS 12/6 Holiday Tree Lighting and Winter Wonderland Festival at California Center for the Arts, Escondido, 3pm. WWW.ARTCENTER.ORG 12/6 Poway Center for the Performing Arts presents David Benoit Christmas Tribute to Charlie Brown. 8pm. WWW.POWAYARTS.ORG

12/6 Pala Casino presents Jim Gaffigan, The White Bread Tour, 7:30pm.

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12/6 Encinitas Holiday Parade. Tree Lighting Ceremony at 5pm. Parade starts down Coast Hwy 101 at the corner of “D” Street at 5:30pm.

WWW.CI.ENCINITAS.CA.US 12/6 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 12/6-7 Santa’s Magical Village and Tree Lighting at San Marcos Community Center. WWW.SAN-MARCOS.NET 12/6 Winter Nights at Legoland. 5-7pm. Trees, buildings and holiday festivities shine under twinkling holiday lights. WWW.LEGOLAND.COM 12/6 NCTD Santa’s Coaster Express holiday train. Tickets sell out fast!

WWW.GONCTD.COM. 12/6 Encinitas Holiday Parade, Coast Highway 101, Encinitas. Tree lighting 5pm, parade begins 5:30pm. ci.encinitas.ca.us 12/6-7 SoCal All Star Recreational Championships Soccer Tournament at Mance Buchanon Park, 8am-9pm. WWW.CI.OCEANSIDE.CA.US 12/6-7 Traditional Teddy Bear Teas at the Westgate Hotel, Sat & Sun 2:30pm-5pm. (619) 557-3655. WWW.WESTGATEHOTEL.TIX.COM 12/6 KPRI Holiday Soiree featuring O.A.R. and Matt Nathanson and California Center for the Arts, Escondido. 7:30pm. WWW.KPRIFM.COM 12/6 Santa’s Coaster Holiday Express Train at the Oceanside Transit Center. Magical holiday with Santa, Mrs. Claus and the elves.

10am & 12:00pm. $8. (760) 966-6500. WWW.GONCTD.COM 12/6 San Diego Sockers vs. Turlock Express. Valley View Casino Center.

7:05pm. VALLEYVIEWCASINOCENTER.COM 12/6 Carols of Carlsbad at the OMNI La Costa Resort & Spa. WWW.CARLSBADED.ORG 12/6 33nd Annual Fallbrook Chamber of Commerce Christmas Parade, 5pm down Main Avenue. (760) 728-5845.

WWW.FALLBROOKCHAMBEROFCOMMERCE.ORG 12/6-30 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 12/6-24 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 12/6-23 Garden of Lights at the San Diego Botanic Garden, 5-9pm.

(760) 436-3036 WWW.SDBGARDEN.ORG 12/6 Tone Bell at the Mad House Comedy Club. 7:30pm & 9:45pm.

(619) 694-4615. WWW.MADHOUSECOMEDYCLUB.COM 12/6 Poinsettia Regatta 10am-4pm. WWW.OCEANSIDEYC.NET 12/7 Pearl Harbor Day 12/7 Sunrise Surprise Strolls at the San Diego Zoo. 7:30am-9:00am.

Includes breakfast muffins and coffee. WWW.SANDIEGOZOO.ORG 12/7, 14, 21 & 28 San Diego Natural History Museum presents Wacky Science Sundays with Ms. Frizzle. 1788 El Prado in Balboa Park, San Diego. 12:15pm & 2:15pm.www.sdnhm.org 12/7 28th Annual Holiday Homes Tour in Vista. Fundraiser for the Kare for Kids Fund. 10am-4pm. (760) 631-5000. www.vistacommunityclinic.org 12/7 La Jolla Christmas Parade and Holiday Festival, 1:30pm. www.ljparade.com 12/7 19th Annual Kiwanis Club of San Marcos Holiday Parade www.kiwanisclubofsanmarcos.org 12/7 LA Lakers vs. New Orleans Pelicans. Staples Center. 1111 S. Figueroa Street, Los Angeles, CA 90015. 6:30pm. HTTP://WWW.NBA.COM/LAKERS/ 12/7 7th Annual Cardiff Kringle Mingle holiday celebration at the Cardiff Town Center. 1-5pm. (760) 436-0431. WWW.CARDIFF101.COM 12/7 56th Annual La Jolla Christmas Parade and Holiday Festival, 1:30pm. Theme is “Spirit of Christmas-Peace on Earth.” www.ljparade.com 12/7 Santa by the Sea and Tree Lighting in Del Mar. Includes holiday music by the Original Dickens Carolers, Santa and more. 2pm-5pm.

(858) 755-1179. WWW.DELMARMAINSTREET.COM 12/7 NFL San Diego Chargers vs New England Patriots; 5:30pm.

Qualcomm Stadium. (877) 242-7437 WWW.CHARGERS.COM 12/7 MiraCosta Jazz Collective/MiraCosta Oceanside Jazz Orchestra, 3pm-5pm. $10. (760) 795-6815 WWW.MIRACOSTA.EDU 12/7 Festive Farmhouse Holiday Celebration at Sikes Adobe Historic Farmstead 12655 Sunset Dr. Escondido 92025 WWW.SDRP.ORG/PROJECTS/SIKES.HTM 12/7 20th Annual Holiday Concert with the Coastal Communities Concert Band; 2pm. Benefits Meals-on-Wheels. At the Carlsbad Community Church. Tickets are $20 and can be purchased at (800) 5-SENIOR or at WWW.MEALS-ON-WHEELS.ORG 12/7 Tree lighting ceremony at Fletcher Cove in Solana Beach.

(858) 720-2400 12/8 Augustana plays at the House of Blues. 7:30pm. WWW.HOUSEOFBLUES.COM 12/9 LA Lakers vs. Sacramento Kings. Staples Center. 1111 S. Figueroa Street, Los Angeles, CA 90015. 7:30pm. HTTP://WWW.NBA.COM/LAKERS/ 12/10 Celtic Woman performs at San Diego Civic Theatre.

WWW.SANDIEGOTHEATRES.ORG 12/10-28 North Coast Repertory Theatre presents This Wonderful Life.

(858) 481-1055 WWW.NORTHCOASTREP.ORG 12/10 California Center for the Arts, Escondido presents Merle Haggard.

7:30pm. WWW.ARTCENTER.ORG 12/10-11 MiraCosta College Choirs & Symphony Orchestra present music for the season. 7:30pm. $10. (760) 795-6815. WWW.MIRACOSTA.EDU 12/11 Belly Up Tavern presents The Venice Christmas Show. 9pm.

WWW.BELLYUP.COM 12/11-13 Pacific Symphony Presents Beethoven & Rachmaninoff.

8pm-10pm. Segerstrom Center for the Arts: Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall. (714) 755-5799. WWW.PACIFICSYMPHONY.ORG 12/11-14 Star Theatre presents “Annie Jr..” 402 North Coast Highway, Oceanside. (760) 721-9983. WWW.STARTHEATRECO.COM 12/11 Hillcrest Taste and Tinis! 5-9pm. Tickets at WWW.FABULOUSHILLCREST.COM. 12/11-13 Really Fall at Theodore and Adele Shank Theatre on the UC San Diego campus. THEATRE.UCSD.EDU 12/11-14 San Marcos Theatre West Youth Theatre presents Santa Claus is Coming to Town. Thurs. & Fri &;30pm, Sat. & Sun. 2pm & 6pm (showtimes subject to change).San Marcos Community Center. 3 Civic Center Drive, San Marcos 92069.

(760) 744-9000. WWW.SAN-MARCOS.NET 12/11-21 San Diego Musical Theatre presents Irving Berlin’s White Christmas. Various times. The North Park Theatre, 2891 University Avenue, San Diego, CA 92104. (858) 560-5740. WWW.SDMT.ORG. 12/12-13 4th Annual Christmas in the Valley at Bates Nut Farm.

WWW.BATESNUTFARM.BIZ 12/12 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.

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12/12 San Marcos offers Fun Friday Nites! San Marcos Community

Center or San Elijo Recreation Center. $20 per child, 6pm-10pm.

(760) 744-9000. HTTP://WWW.SAN-MARCOS.NET/ 12/12 Raggabond at Aztec Brewery. 2330 La Mirada Drive, #300, Vista 92081. (800) 706-6324. WWW.AZTECBREWERY.COM 12/12 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 12/12-12/14 Jingle Bell County Horse Show at Del Mar Fairgrounds.

8am; Free. WWW.DELMARFAIRGROUNDS.COM 12/12 Fallbrook Chamber of Commerce Wine & A Bite Art Walk.111 S. Main Ave Fallbrook, CA 92028. 5pm-8pm. (760) 728-5845.

WWW.FALLBROOKCHAMBEROFCOMMERCE.ORG 12/12 Tower 7 at Café Panini. 6pm-9pm. 505 Oak Avenue, Carlsbad, 92008. (760) 730-9183 12/12-14 San Marcos Theatre West Youth Theatre presents Annie Jr..

Thurs. & Fri &;30pm, Sat. & Sun. 2pm & 6pm (showtimes subject to change).San Marcos Community Center. 3 Civic Center Drive, San Marcos 92069. (760) 744-9000. WWW.SAN-MARCOS.NET 12/12 91x presents Wrex the Halls featuring Cage The Elephant, Alt-J, Interpol, Billy Idol, Spoon, and Banks. 5:30pm, Valley View Casino Center. WWW.VALLEYVIEWCASINOCENTER.COM 12/13-1/4 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 The Star Theatre Taste of Oceanside Gala. 5-7:30pm. (760) 721-9983.

WWW.STARTHEATRECO.COM 12/13 Santa photo ops in the Encinitas Lumberyard, 3-5pm WWW.ENCINITAS101.COM 12/13 Winter Nights at Legoland. 5-7pm. Trees, buildings and holiday festivities shine under twinkling holiday lights. WWW.LEGOLAND.COM 12/13 San Diego Sockers vs. Seattle Impact. Valley View Casino Center.

7:05pm. VALLEYVIEWCASINOCENTER.COM 12/13 24th Annual Ecke YMCA Poinsettia Ball. WWW.ECKE.YMCA.ORG 12/13 Pacific Symphony Presents Nutcracker for Kids.10am &11:30am.

Segerstrom Center for the Arts: Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall. (714) 755-5799. WWW.PACIFICSYMPHONY.ORG 12/13 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 12/13 Breakfast with Santa at the Fallbrook Community Center.

8am-10:30am. (760) 728-5845. WWW.FALLBROOKCHAMBEROFCOMMERCE.ORG 12/13 San Marcos offers Fun Saturdays! San Marcos Community Center or San Elijo Recreation Center. $20 per child, 8am-2pm. (760) 744-9000.

HTTP://WWW.SAN-MARCOS.NET/ 12/13 Old fashioned Christmas Open House at the Fallbrook Historical Society. 11am-2pm. (760) 728-5845. WWW.FALLBROOKCHAMBEROFCOMMERCE.ORG 12/13 California Center for the Arts, Escondido-Family Arts Activities.

10am-12pm. Free event. WWW.ARTCENTER.ORG 12/13 24th 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 12/13 Oceanside Harbor Parade of Lights 7-9pm WWW.OCEANSIDEYC.NET 12/13 North Coast Symphony at The Encinitas Community Center. 3pm.

WWW.NORTHCOASTSYMPHONY.COM 12/13-14 San Diego Gay Men’s Chorus presents their Holiday Spectacular at Balboa Theatre. Saturday 8pm, Sunday 3pm. WWW.SDGMC.ORG 12/13-14 The Nutcracker at the San Diego Civic Theatre.

WWW.SANDIEGOTHEATRES.ORG 12/13-21 Traditional Teddy Bear Teas at the Westgate Hotel, Mon-Fri 2:30pm-5pm. (619) 557-3655. WWW.WESTGATEHOTEL.TIX.COM 12/13-14 Crossroads of the West Gun Show at Del Mar Fairgrounds.

Sat 9am-5pm, Sun 9am-4pm. WWW.CROSSROADSGUNSHOWS.COM 12/13-31 Victorian Tea at the Hotel del Coronado. Daily 12pm-4pm (except 12/25), (619) 435-6611. WWW.HOTELDEL.COM 12/13 Christmas in the Park at Old Poway Park, 3:30-8:30pm. Tree lighting at 5:15pm and Santa arrives at 5:30 pm. Old Poway Park, 14134 Midland Road. (858) 668-4576. WWW.POWAY.ORG 12/14 Chargers vs. Broncos, 1:05pm Qualcomm Stadium. (877) 242-7437 WWW.CHARGERS.COM 12/14 Pacific Symphony Presents Handel’s Glorious Messiah. 3pm.

Segerstrom Center for the Arts: Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall. (714) 755-5799. WWW.PACIFICSYMPHONY.ORG 12/14 7th Annual Gaslamp Holiday Pet Parade. 3pm from Gaslamp Hilton Park. Pet Expo 1pm-5pm. WWW.GASLAMP.COM 12/14 Brunch with Santa at the Grand Tradition Estate & Gardens, 220 Grand Tradition Way Fallbrook, CA 92028. 10am-1pm.

(760) 728-5845. WWW.FALLBROOKCHAMBEROFCOMMERCE.ORG 12/14 44th Annual San Diego Bay Parade of Lights, 5:30pm.

WWW.SDPARADEOFLIGHTS.ORG 12/14 House of Blues, San Diego presents Howie Day. 7pm. (619) 525-1966.

WWW.HOUSEOFBLUES.COM 12/14 Belly Up Tavern presents For the Sender Holiday Concert benefitting the Switchfoot Bro-Am Foundation. 8pm. WWW.BELLYUP.COM 12/14 The Maritime Museum presents the Parade of Lights Holiday Party aboard Berkeley. WWW.SDMARITIME.ORG 12/15 The Star Theatre Company Presents Auditions for The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. Star Theatre Oceanside.

6-9pm. (760) 721-9983. HTTP://STARTHEATRECO.COM/STAR_AUDITIONS 12/16 North Coast Symphony at The Encinitas Community Center.

7:30pm. WWW.NORTHCOASTSYMPHONY.COM 12/16-24 The Hotel del Coronado presents the annual production of An American Christmas. (619) 437-0600. WWW.HOTELDEL.COM 12/16 Hanukkah Begins 12/16 Pacific Symphony Presents Holiday Organ Spectacular. 7:30pm.

Segerstrom Center for the Arts: Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall. (714) 755-5799. WWW.PACIFICSYMPHONY.ORG 12/17 California Center for the Arts, Escondido presents Christmas with Lúnasa featuring Special Guest Karan Casey. 7:30pm.

WWW.ARTCENTER.ORG 12/18-20 Pacific Symphony Presents Christmas with Sandi Patty.8pm10pm. Segerstrom Center for the Arts: Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall. (714) 755-5799. WWW.PACIFICSYMPHONY.ORG 12/19 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 12/19 Danielle Taylor at Café Panini. 6pm-9pm. 505 Oak Avenue, Carlsbad, 92008. (760) 730-9183 12/19 23rd Annual RedNose 5K Run/Walk at Del Mar Beach. Race starts at 2pm. WWW.REDNOSERUN.INFO 12/19 Stratos at Aztec Brewery. 2330 La Mirada Drive, #300, Vista 92081. (800) 706-6324. WWW.AZTECBREWERY.COM 12/19 Baron Vaughn at the Mad House Comedy Club. 7:30pm & 9:45pm. (619) 694-4615. WWW.MADHOUSECOMEDYCLUB.COM

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DECEMBER (CONT.)

12/19 LA Lakers vs. Oklahoma City Thunder. Staples Center. 1111 S.

Figueroa Street, Los Angeles, CA 90015. 7:30pm.

HTTP://WWW.NBA.COM/LAKERS/ 12/20 KinderTots at the San Diego Zoo. Turn learning into fun for both you and your child. 8:30am-9:30am or 10:30am-11:30am. WWW.SANDIEGOZOO.COM 12/20 Winter Nights at Legoland. 5-7pm. Trees, buildings and holiday festivities shine under twinkling holiday lights. WWW.LEGOLAND.COM 12/20 The Maritime Museum presents Tim Flannery & Friends Concert aboard the Star of India. 8pm-11pm.

(619) 234-9153. WWW.SDMARITIME.ORG 12/20 Encinitas Ballet Academy & Arts Center presents The Nutcracker at the David H. Thomson Performing Arts Center, La Costa Canyon High School. 1 Maverick Way Carlsbad, CA 92009 Sat 2pm & 6pm.

(760) 632-4947. WWW.ENCINITASBALLET.COM 12/20 Baron Vaughn at the Mad House Comedy Club. 7:30pm & 9:45pm. (619) 694-4615. WWW.MADHOUSECOMEDYCLUB.COM 12/21 First Day of Winter 12/21 Scholastic Surf Series, High School Divisions 1&2, Oceanside Harbor, S. Jetty. WWW.SURFSSS.ORG 12/21 The Maritime Museum presents the Parade of Lights Holiday Party aboard Berkeley. WWW.SDMARITIME.ORG 12/21 New Village Arts Theatre presents Jack Tempchin. New Village Arts Theatre, Carlsbad. WWW.NEWVILLAGEARTS.ORG 12/21 San Diego Humane Society Wag & Walk. 8am. Buena Vista Park, 1601 Shadowridge Dr., Vista 92081. (619)243-3423.

WWW.SDHUMANE.ORG 12/21 Poinsettia Bowl March through the Gaslamp with marching bands and spirit squads. (619) 285-5061. WWW.POINSETTIABOWL.COM 12/21 Congregation Beth Am Menorah Lighting at the Del Mar Highlands Shopping Center. 6-7pm. WWW.DELMARHIGHLANDSTOWNCENTER.COM

JANUARY–FEBRUARY

1/1 New Years Day- Happy New Year!

1/1 Annual Polar Bear Swim, La Jolla Shores Beach, 10am. Non-

competitive event. WWW.LAJOLLACOVESWIMCLUB.ORG 1/1 Grand Del Mar New Year’s Eve Day. For event times and further details call (858) 314-1996 or visit WWW.THEGRANDDELMAR.COM 1/1-4 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. (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 10th Annual Skating by the Sea at Hotel Del in Coronado.

Outdoor ice skating rink on the beach. WWW.HOTELDEL.COM 1/2 Shocks of Mighty perform at Pour House 1903 S Coast Hwy Oceanside WWW.POIRHOUSEOCEANSIDE.COM 1/2 LA Lakers vs. Memphis Grizzlies. Staples Center. 1111 S. Figueroa Street, Los Angeles, CA 90015. 7:30pm. HTTP://WWW.NBA.COM/LAKERS/ 1/2 Heavy Wall at Aztec Brewery. 2330 La Mirada Drive, #300, Vista 92081. (800) 706-6324. WWW.AZTECBREWERY.COM 1/3-4 Western Surfing Association Championship Tour. Oceanside Harbor South Jetty. 7am-5pm. WWW.CI.OCEANSIDE.CA.US 1/3 San Diego Sockers vs. Sacramento Surge. Valley View Casino Center. 7:05pm. valleyviewcasinocenter.com 1/4 LA Lakers vs. Indiana Pacers. Staples Center. 1111 S. Figueroa Street, Los Angeles, CA 90015. 6:30pm. HTTP://WWW.NBA.COM/LAKERS/ 1/6-2/8 Laguna Playhouse presents Hershey Felder As Irving Berlin.

Laguna Playhouse. (949) 497-2787. WWW.LAGUNAPLAYHOUSE.COM 1/7-4/5 The King and I performance at Welk Resort in Escondido WWW.WELKRESORTS.COM. 1/7 California Center for the Arts, Escondido presents WOW First Wednesdays: Jimmy & Enrique. 4pm & 7pm. WWW.ARTCENTER.ORG 1/8-10 Pacific Symphony Presents Tchaikovsky’s Violin Concerto.

8pm-10pm. Segerstrom Center for the Arts: Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall. (714) 755-5799. WWW.PACIFICSYMPHONY.ORG 1/9-10 Outdoor Ice Skating and snow hill at Winterfest in Poway Park WWW.POWAY.ORG. 1/9 LA Lakers vs. Orlando Magic. Staples Center. 1111 S. Figueroa Street, Los Angeles, CA 90015. 7:30pm. HTTP://WWW.NBA.COM/LAKERS/ 1/9 Lauren Krippner at Café Panini. 6pm-9pm. 505 Oak Avenue, Carlsbad, 92008. (760) 730-9183 1/10 Kathy Griffin at Pala Casino. WWW.PALACASINO.COM 1/10 California Center for the Arts, Escondido presents Peking Acrobats. 7:30pm. WWW.ARTCENTER.ORG 1/10 San Diego Sockers vs. Harrisburg Heat. Valley View Casino Center. 7:05pm. valleyviewcasinocenter.com 1/10 Pacifica Quartet. 8pm at UCSD Conrad Prebys Concert Hall.

WWW.ARTPWR.COM 1/10 California Center for the Arts, Escondido-Family Arts Activities.

10am-12pm. Free event. WWW.ARTCENTER.ORG 1/13 LA Lakers vs. Miami Heat. Staples Center. 1111 S. Figueroa Street, Los Angeles, CA 90015. 7:30pm. HTTP://WWW.NBA.COM/LAKERS/

WWW.BELLYUP.COM

12/6 12/13 12/27 12/28 1/3/15 1/10 1/16 1/23 1/24 1/25 1/31 2/7 2/13 2/15 2/21 TBA TBA

12/26-30 Winter Nights at Legoland. 5-7pm. Trees, buildings and

Camino Real #103, Carlsbad. Call (760) 929-8111 or visit WWW.TUSCANYLACOSTA.COM. 12/21 44th Annual San Diego Bay Parade of Lights, 5:30pm.

SDPARADEOFLIGHTS.ORG 12/21-23 Winter Nights at Legoland. 5-7pm. Trees, buildings and holiday festivities shine under twinkling holiday lights.

WWW.LEGOLAND.COM 12/23 California Center for the Arts, Escondido presents Blind Boys of Alabama Christmas Show. 7:30pm. WWW.ARTCENTER.ORG 12/23 Poinsettia Bowl, Qualcomm Stadium, San Diego. 6:30pm kickoff on ESPN. (619) 285-5061. WWW.POINSETTIABOWL.COM 12/23 LA Lakers vs. Golden State Warriors. Staples Center. 1111 S. Figueroa Street, Los Angeles, CA 90015. 7:30pm. HTTP://WWW.NBA.COM/LAKERS/ 12/24 Hannukah Ends 12/24 Christmas Eve 12/24 Peter Sprague jazz guitarist at Del Mar Amphitheatre WWW.PETERSPRAGUE.COM 12/25 Christmas Day 12/25 LA Lakers vs Miami Heat at 2:00pm.

12/26 Kwanzaa Begins 12/26 Belly Up Tavern presents A Cash’d Out Christmas. 9pm.

WWW.BELLYUP.COM 12/26-30 Garden of Lights at the San Diego Botanic Garden, 5-9pm.

(760) 436-3036 WWW.SDBGARDEN.ORG 12/26 April Macie at the Mad House Comedy Club. 7:30pm & 9:45pm.

(619) 694-4615. WWW.MADHOUSECOMEDYCLUB.COM 12/26 Rico Estrada at Aztec Brewery. 2330 La Mirada Drive, #300, Vista 92081. (800) 706-6324. WWW.AZTECBREWERY.COM

holiday festivities shine under twinkling holiday lights.

WWW.LEGOLAND.COM 12/26 Port of San Diego Big Bay Balloon Parade and Family Festival.

Parade begins at 3pm in downtown San Diego. For more info visit WWW.HOLIDAYBOWL.COM 12/26 Comedy Showcase Clinton Jackson at Tuscany 6981 El Camino Real #103, Carlsbad. Call (760) 929-8111 or visit WWW.TUSCANYLACOSTA.COM. 12/27 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 12/27 Holiday Bowl, Qualcomm Stadium, San Diego. 5:00 pm kickoff on ESPN.. WWW.HOLIDAYBOWL.COM 12/27 Sunrise Surprise Strolls at the San Diego Zoo. 7:30am-9:00am.

Includes breakfast muffins and coffee. WWW.SANDIEGOZOO.ORG 12/27 April Macie at the Mad House Comedy Club. 7:30pm & 9:45pm.

(619) 694-4615. WWW.MADHOUSECOMEDYCLUB.COM 12/27 House of Blues presents Holiday Hangover ft. The Cured: The Cure Experience. 8pm. House of Blues. WWW.HOUSEOFBLUES.COM 12/27 KinderTots at the San Diego Zoo. Turn learning into fun for both you and your child. 8:30am-9:30am or 10:30am-11:30am.

WWW.SANDIEGOZOO.COM 12/28 LA Lakers vs. Phoenix Suns. Staples Center. 1111 S. Figueroa Street, Los Angeles, CA 90015. 6:30pm. HTTP://WWW.NBA.COM/LAKERS/ 12/31 Grand Del Mar New Year’s Eve Dining and Entertainment. For event times and further details call (858) 314-1996 or visit WWW.THEGRANDDELMAR.COM 12/31 New Year’s Eve (see our New Year’s Eve Party Directory, page 31)

1/14-2/8 North Coast Repertory Theatre presents Gunmetal Blues-The

1/25 Scholastic Surf Series, San Diego High School Divisions 1&2, San

12/21 Christmas Party and Concert Showcase at Tuscany 6981 El

Musical. (858) 481-1055 WWW.NORTHCOASTREP.ORG 1/15-2/1 The AVO Playhouse presents The Lion in Winter. (760) 724-2110.

WWW.MOONLIGHTSTAGE.COM 1/15 San Diego Restaurant Week. New date to be announced.

SANDIEGORESTAURANTWEEK.COM 1/16 Klown Fish perform at Pour House 1903 S Coast Hwy Oceanside WWW.POIRHOUSEOCEANSIDE.COM 1/16-18 The Del Mar Antique Show at Del Mar Fairgrounds. Fri. & Sat. 11am-7pm, Sun. 11am-5pm WWW.DELMARFAIRGROUNDS.COM 1/17 Gone Blonde perform at Pour House 1903 S Coast Hwy Oceanside WWW.POIRHOUSEOCEANSIDE.COM 1/17 La Jolla Music Society presents Takács Quartet. 8pm. (858)459-3728.

WWW.LJMS.ORG 1/17 California Center for the Arts, Escondido presents Westminster Chorus. 7:30pm. WWW.ARTCENTER.ORG 1/17 Monster Jam Trucks at Petco Park in San Diego. 7pm.

WWW.MONSTERJAM.COM 1/17 Kids’ Marathon Mile at Legoland, 8am. For children 12 and below. (760) 692-2900. WWW.CARLSBADMARATHON.COM 1/18 Eric Church at Valley View Casino Center. 7:30pm.

VALLEYVIEWCASINOCENTER.COM 1/18 Carlsbad Marathon & Half Marathon along gorgeous coastline sponsored by Tri-City Medical Center, 6:15am. (760) 692-2900.

WWW.CARLSBADMARATHON.COM 1/19 Martin Luther King, Jr. Day 1/21-25 Disney on Ice presents Let’s Celebrate. Valley View Casino Center. 3500 Sports Arena Blvd., San Diego, 92110.

WWW.DISNEYONICE.COM 1/22 ODC (dance). 8pm at UCSD Mandeville Auditorium.

WWW.ARTPWR.COM 1/22-25 San Diego Sunroad Marina Boat Show. Boat rides, food, music, spirits and more. (619) 497-5254. WWW.BIGBAYBOATSHOW.COM 1/23-25 Home Improvement Show at Del Mar Fairgrounds. Fri/Sat 10am-6pm, Sun 10am-5pm, Free. WWW.DELMARFAIRGROUNDS.COM 1/23-25 Dance Theatre Thesis Works at the Mandell Weiss Theatre & Mandell Weiss Forum Theatre on the UC San Diego campus.

THEATRE.UCSD.EDU 1/24, 27, 29 San Diego Opera’s La Bohème at San Diego Civic WWW.SDOPERA.COM 1/24-25 San Diego Cat Fanciers CFA All-Breed Cat Show at Del Mar Fairgrounds. Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 9am-5pm. WWW.SANDIEGOCAT.ORG 1/24 Poway Center for the Performing Arts presents Felix Cavaliere’s Rascals. 8pm. WWW.POWAYARTS.ORG 1/24-1/31 The Old Globe Theatre in Balboa Park presents Murder for Two. (619) 234-5623. WWW.THEOLDGLOBE.ORG 1/24-31 Wellness Week HTTP://WWW.ENCINITAS101.COM/EVENTS/WELLNESS-WEEK/ 1/24-25 The San Diego Food & Water Bowl XXIII Cat Show at Del Mar Fairgrounds. 10am-5pm. WWW.DELMARFAIRGROUNDS.COM

SAN DIEGO SOCKERS

San Diego State Aztecs Baskeball 12/5 @ San Diego, 8:00pm 12/8 vs. Washington, 12:05pm 12/18 vs. Southern Utah, 7:00pm 12/21 vs. McNeese State, 7:00pm 12/27 vs. St. Katherine College, 7:00pm 1/1 @ Colorado State, 7:05pm 1/5 @ Kansas, 3:30pm 1/8 vs. Boise State, 8:05pm 1/12 @ Air Force, 2:00pm 1/15 vs. Fresno State, 7:00pm 1/18 vs. UNLV, 3:05pm 1/22 @ San Jose State, 7:00pm 1/25 @ Boise State, 7:15pm

12/21 Belly Up Tavern presents Dick Dale’s Holiday Show. 8pm.

Turlock Express 7:05PM Seattle Impact 7:05PM at Missouri Comets 5:05PM at St. Louis Ambush 1:05PM Sacramento Surge 7:05PM Harrisburg Heat 7:05PM at Seattle Impact 7:35PM at Turlock Express 7:35PM at Sacramento Surge 7:05PM at Sacramento Surge 3:05PM Seattle Impact 7:05PM Baltimore Blast 7:05PM at Las Vegas Legends 7:35PM at Ontario Fury 3:05PM Ontario Fury 7:05PM MASL Playoffs Ron Newman Cup Championship

San Diego Chargers Schedule 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

Clemente Pier. WWW.SURFSSS.ORG

1/25 LA Lakers vs. Houston Rockets. Staples Center. 1111 S. Figueroa Street, Los Angeles, CA 90015. 6:30pm. HTTP://WWW.NBA.COM/LAKERS/

1/25 NFL Pro Bowl. AFC vs NFC, University of Phoenix Stadium, AZ. WWW.NFL.COM

1/25 Alberta Ballet at California Center for the Arts. WWW.ARTCENTER.ORG 1/26-2/24 The Old Globe Theatre in Balboa Park presents The Brothers Size. (619) 234-5623. WWW.THEOLDGLOBE.ORG

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 *check website for event details 1/27 LA Lakers vs. Washington Wizards. Staples Center. 1111 S. Figueroa Street, Los Angeles, CA 90015. 7:30pm.

HTTP://WWW.NBA.COM/LAKERS/ 1/28-29 12/14 House of Blues, San Diego presents The Devil Makes Three with Joe Pug. 8pm. (619) 525-1966. WWW.HOUSEOFBLUES.COM 1/29 LA Lakers vs. Chicago Bulls. Staples Center. 1111 S. Figueroa Street, Los Angeles, CA 90015. 7:30pm. HTTP://WWW.NBA.COM/LAKERS/ 1/30 Lauren Krippner at Café Panini. 6pm-9pm. 505 Oak Avenue, Carlsbad, 92008. (760) 730-9183 1/31 La Jolla Music Society presents Nikolay Khozyainov. 8pm.

(858) 459-3728. WWW.LJMS.ORG 1/311/25 Scholastic Surf Series, San Diego Middle School Divisions 1, Oceanside Pier South. WWW.SURFSSS.ORG 1/31 San Diego Sockers vs. Seattle Impact. Valley View Casino Center.

7:05pm. VALLEYVIEWCASINOCENTER.COM 1/31 Comedy Showcase- Paul Morressy at Tuscany 6981 El Camino Real #103, Carlsbad. Call (760) 929-8111 or visit WWW.TUSCANYLACOSTA.COM.

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2/1 Superbowl XLIX at University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, Ariz.

AFC Champions vs. NFC Champions. HTTP://WWW.NFL.COM/SUPERBOWL/49

2/2 Groundhog Day 2/5-8 PGA Farmers Open Golf Championship at Torrey Pines Golf Course, La Jolla. (904) 285-3700. WWW.PGATOUR.COM

2/7 San Diego Sockers vs. Baltimore Blast. Valley View Casino Center.

7:05pm. VALLEYVIEWCASINOCENTER.COM

2/10 LA Lakers vs. Denver Nuggets. Staples Center. 1111 S. Figueroa Street, Los Angeles, CA 90015. 7:30pm. HTTP://WWW.NBA.COM/LAKERS/

2/13 Demitri Martin at Balboa Theatre.

2/14, 17, 20, 22 San Diego Opera’s Don Giovanni at San Diego Civic WWW.SDOPERA.COM.

2/14 Dover Quartet. 8pm. 8pm at UCSD Conrad Prebys Concert Hall.

WWW.ARTPWR.COM

2/15 10/20 California Run. 10-mile race with 20 bands in North

County in Del Mar, Solana Beach and Encinitas. WWW.CAL1020.COM

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, 7:30pm

LA 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

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December and January Events Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-8 North County Brewery Reviews . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5, 16 Dining and Drinking in North County . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16-23 New Year’s Eve Party Directory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Ice Skating and “Snow Fun” Directory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Christmas Lighted Homes and Holiday Lights Directory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Festivals and Parades … . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11, 13, 14, 29, 30 Theatre and Shows …………… . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9, 10, 26

Attractions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11, 13 Music and Concerts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26-29 Sports and Schedules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8, 33, 34 Art and Exhibitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12, 13, 36 San Diego Sunroad Boat Show . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 World Renowned Artist Scott Jacobs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Ticket Giveaways . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9, 13, 27, 34 Coupon Pages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36-37

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The Christmas Toyshop December 1–December 24 Oh No! An Evil Toymaker is planning on kidnapping Santa Claus and ending Christmas once and for all! Can the toys band together to save the day? Find out in this holiday musical that the whole family will enjoy! Don’t miss The Christmas Toyshop from December 1 to January 24th at one of the finest indoor theatres in North County.

Tickets: $18.

This Wonderful Life December 10-28 James Leaming (“Who Am I This Time?”) returns to North Coast Rep with the San Diego premiere of his dazzling one-man tour-de-force based on the perennial favorite, “It’s a Wonderful Life.” Originally directed by Peter Amster and written by Steve Murray.

In an amazing display of physical and verbal virtuos-

ity, Leaming brings to life over 32 familiar people…his Jimmy Stewart-inspired George Bailey leads the impressively portrayed cast of characters from Bedford Falls, including Clarence the Angel, Mary, Zuzu and all the colorful townsfolk who rely on him to save them from the greedy Henry Potter. Come see why Leaming leaves audiences cheering around the country. Tickets: $40.

Gunmetal Blues-The Musical January 14-February 8 A San Diego premiere directed by Andrew Barnicle, this wildly entertaining musical spoof of 1940s film noir is laced with mystery, music and demolished dreams. In the best

Raymond Chandler tradition, the scene is set in the seedy, smoky Red Eye Lounge, where we meet a tough, trench-coated private eye, blondes and more blondes, henchmen and a jaded piano player who sends up complicated plot concoctions. Fresh, funny and thoroughly inventive, Gunmetal Blues is not to be missed. Tickets: $40-$51.

The North Coast Repertory Theatre is located at 987 Lomas Santa Fe Drive, Solana Beach. For more information call (858) 481-1055 or visit www.nothcoastrep.org Win Tickets!

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Welk Resort Theatre New Village Arts Theatre Presents The Nutcracker Winter Shows The New ’60s Christmas Musical!–Created and written by Roger Bean, Now through December 28 It’s Christmas and the Wonderettes are back! The ladies are entertaining at the Harper’s Hardware Holiday Party.

When Santa turns up missing, the girls must use their talent and creative ingenuity, plus some great holiday tunes such as “Santa Claus is Comin’ to Town,” “Jingle Bell Rock,” “Run Rudolph Run,” “Winter Wonderland” and 20 other seasonal favorites, to save their holiday party. The result is, of course, marvelous! This energetic and entertaining show is guaranteed to delight audiences of all ages.

The King and I, January 7–April 5 The King and I was the fifth musical written by Rodgers and Hammerstein. Mrs. Anna Leonowens and her son Louis arrive in Bangkok, where she has contracted to teach English to the children of the royal household. She threatens to leave when the house she had been promised is not available, but falls in love with the children. Anna and the King fall in love, but her British upbringing inhibits her from joining his harem. She is just about to leave Siam when she hears of the King’s imminent death, and returns to help his son, her favorite pupil, rule his people.

Welk Resort Theatre is located at 8860 Lawrence Welk Drive, Escondido CA 92026. Call (888) 802-SHOW (7469) or visit www.welkresorts.com.

December 1–31 A fresh take on this holiday classic centers on young Clara’s journey to save Christmas with the help of a magical nutcracker. This modern production weaves together magic, original song and spellbinding spectacle—fit for the whole family!

The Nutcracker was written by book by Jake Minton

and Phillip Klapperich; directed by Kristianne Kurner; with music by Kevin O’Donnell, and lyrics by Jake Minton; based on the story by E.T.A. Hoffman. 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.

The Avo Theatre Presents: The Lion in Winter January 15– February 1 “Every family has its ups and downs,” and the royal family at the center of James Goldman’s The Lion in Winter is no exception. The legendary story of King Henry II of England and the battle between his fiercely competitive sons to become the next in line is a modern day classic.

Completing the dysfunctional family circle is the King’s banished Queen, the notorious Eleanor of Aquitaine, herself a prisoner for raising an army to dethrone her husband. The equally competitive King Philip of France enters the drama and the two countries find themselves on the brink of war at the whim of England’s power hungry royal

family. This classic tale of sibling rivalry, adultery and deception will draw you into its irresistible web, not letting you go without a fight.

Directed by Jason Heil, The AVO Playhouse is located at 303 Main Street, Vista.

For more information call (760) 724-2110 or visit www. moonlightstage.com.

The Old Globe Theatre How the Grinch Stole Christmas – A Dr. Seuss Musical December 1–27 Celebrate holiday cheer as the Old Globe Theatre is 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 that returns to the Globe for its 17th 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.

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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.

Murder for Two January 24-31 Multi-millionaire Arthur Whitney has been murdered at his own birthday party, and his killer could be any one of the guests. But this is no ordinary murder mystery. The entire world of this hilarious musical is brought to life by two incredible performers: one plays the detective, the other plays all 10 suspects, and both play the piano! Murder

for Two is an irrepressibly wacky tour-de-force musical that NewYork1 dubbed “a must-see 90-minute jolt of caffeinated creativity!”

Book and Music by Joe Kinosian; Book and Lyrics

by Kellen Blair; Directed by Scott Schwartz. Tickets start at $29 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.

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Mad House Comedy Theatre

La Jolla Playhouse

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

The Hunchback of Notre Dame Through December 14 In this brand new production, a lush, emotionally rich score highlights the music’s orchestral power and choral beauty in an intimate retelling of the famous love story.

The Second City’s Nut-Cracking Holiday Revue Through December 21 Following the enormously-successful run last summer of The Second City’s original San Diego-centric show, The Good, the Bad and the I-5, the Playhouse is excited to present The Second City’s Nut-Cracking Holiday Revue this season. This hilarious new holiday production captures all the magic, mystery and mayhem of the season with original songs, sketches and improv. The perfect antidote to the annual office party, The Second City’s Nut-Cracking Holiday Revue will make a fantastic addition to anyone’s holiday traditions.

Mandell Weiss Forum. La Jolla Playhouse . 2910 La Jolla Village Drive, La Jolla CA, 92037. For more information visit lajollaplayhouse.org

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.

San Diego Musical Theatre presents Irving Berlin’s White Christmas December 11- 21, Wed. & Thurs., 7:30pm, Fri., 8pm, Sat. 2pm & 8pm, & Sun., 2pm

San Diego Musical Theatre announces the final production of their 2014 season, Irving Berlin’s White Christmas at the North Park Theatre. Based on the beloved, timeless film, this heartwarming musical adaption features seventeen Irving Berlin songs, played by a live 22 piece orchestra! 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 well known

standards including Blue Skies, I Love A Piano, How Deep Is the Ocean and the perennial favorite, White Christmas. Make it a holiday tradition for the whole family!

Director: Todd Nielsen, Choreography: Lisa Hopkins, Re-Staging of Choreography: Keenon Hooks, Musical Director: Don LeMaster Lighting Designer: Matt Novotny, Costume Coordinator: Janet Pitcher, Stage Manager: Kendra Stockton* (Equity) Single tickets for SDMT’s production of WHITE CHRISTMAS are $42.00, $52.00, $62.00 and $72.00.

Children 16 and under save $10. For more information and tickets call the San Diego Musical Theatre Administrative Office at 858-560-5740 or visit www.sdmt.org.

North Park Theatre 2891 University Avenue, San Diego, CA 92104.

California Center For the Arts, Escondido Del Mar Ballet- The Nutcracker Dec. 20, Saturday, 6pm This charming rendition of the classic holiday production is student based with four professional artists. Bring in the holidays with a performance the whole family will enjoy!

West Coast Ballet – The Nutcracker Dec. 20 and 21, Saturday and Sunday, 2pm The West Coast Ballet Theater’s production of The Nutcracker promises to instill a love of the arts in young and old alike. The family-oriented performance, which features a cast of over 200 performers with internationally acclaimed guest artists, captures the magic, wonder and innocence of Tchaikovsky’s beloved ballet as seen through a child’s eyes. Spectacular sets, gorgeous cos-

tumes, special effects and live music by the San Diego Civic Youth Orchestra come together to create a stunning, grand-scale event that is sure to become a family tradition.

Alberta Ballet’s Fumbling Towards Ecstasy Jan. 25, Sunday, 7:30 pm Alberta Ballet’s Fumbling Towards Ecstasy showcases a troupe of 30 classically trained dancers tracing the deeply spiritual odyssey of a woman’s life from first romantic encounter to mature love. Romance, tragedy, growing old, and celebrating life are portrayed spectacularly. Singer/ songwriter Sarah McLaughlin’s melodious music is the inspiration and soundtrack to this performance.

California Center for the Arts, Escondido, 340 N. Escondido Blvd., Escondido CA 9202. For more information call (800) 988-4253 or visit www.artcenter.org

The Star Theatre Company Presents Annie Jr. December 11–14 Directed by David Schulz, 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 is a delightful theatrical experience for the entire family!

Tickets: $7-$18.

The Star Taste of Oceanside Gala December 13, Saturday, 5pm – 7:30pm

Taste some of the best restaurants in the city and bid on outstanding items that are only exclusive to the STAR. This event only takes place once a year so don’t miss out on the fun! Tickets include “Annie, Jr.” ticket and 15 tickets to be used towards food, water, wine, dessert and access to the exciting Silent Auction. Anyone can attend the silent auction and you can also get additional food tickets that night. For Taste and a ticket plus a ticket for that evening’s performance, purchase online and save: Adults: $30 online, Seniors/Students/Military: $25 online, Children: $15.

The Star Theatre Oceanside. 402 N. Coast Hwy. Oceanside CA 92054. For more information call (760) 7219983 or visit www.startheatreco.com

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 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.

PacificSymphony Holiday Organ Spectacular December 16, Tuesday, 7:30 p.m.

Celebrate the season with the king of instruments! Enjoy a magnitude of musical splendors with a world-class organist and a delightful mix of sacred and holiday music. Tickets starting at $30.

Christmas with Sandi Patty December 18-20, Thursday-Saturday, 8 p.m.-10 p.m.

A wholesome, uplifting holiday concert for the entire family. Sandi Patty’s angelic voice has earned her five Grammys, four Billboard Music Awards, three platinum records, five gold records and 11 million records sold. Known simply as “The Voice,” Patty joins Pacific Symphony to celebrate the season with inspirational and joyful songs. Tickets starting at $35.

Tchaikovsky’s Violin Concerto January 8-10, Thursday-Saturday, 8 p.m.-10p.m.

Enjoy Tchaikovsky’s sunny violin concerto—always an audience favorite—performed by Augustin Hadelich, hailed as “one of the most distinctive violinists of his generation” by The New York Times, which says he has “dazzling technique, a gorgeous tone and penetrating, spontaneous musicality.” Tickets starting at $25.

Segerstrom Center for the Arts. Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall. 615 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, CA 92626.

Call (714) 755-5799 or visit www.PacificSymphony.org

The Village Church Community Theater Presents: Rented Christmas The Musical December 5-7, Friday, 7:30pm, Saturday 4pm & 7:30pm, Sunday, 2pm Rented Christmas is a joyful story about John Dale, a wealthy bachelor who has not enjoyed a real Christmas for years. On a whim, he decides to rent Christmas – a tree with presents, Christmas carols, and a wife and five children from Anne Weston who owns the local rental shop. She contacts the local actors’ guild for the children but at the last moment, they come down with measles so she turns to the local orphanage. How John’s “Rented Christmas” becomes new life for all will make this the perfect way to begin the celebration of the Christmas season. Last produced at the Village Church in 2010, it quickly became the most popular of seasonal favorites and enjoyed sold-out performances. Tickets: $5-$15.

The Village Church Community Theater, 6225 Paseo Delicias, Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92067. For more information call (858) 756-2441 X128 or visit www.villagechurchcommunitytheater.org

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Indoor and Outdoor Ice Skating Rinks and Snow Fun (check listings for up-to-date- days and times) 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 SnowWorld 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 and ice skating. www.legoland.com San Diego Botanic Garden Snow Days www.sdbgarden.org Sycuan’s Fantasy On Ice: A Cool Way to Help Kids Open now through January 4 Ice skating outside at Horton Square in San Diego is under way. Rady Children’s Hospital Auxiliary presents 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 9–10, Fri 4-9pm, Sat-Mon 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 4 (closed Dec 9) 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 and an outdoor ice skating rink. www.legoland.com

Balboa Park December Nights December 5–6 San Diego’s favorite kick-off to the holiday season will celebrate 36 years of bringing the community together on Friday, December 5 and Saturday, December 6. The beloved holiday event 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 museums open their doors free of charge from 5 to 9 p.m. both evenings. The largest free community festival in San Diego,

December Nights will bring more than 350,000 visitors to the park to revel and enjoy the season over two days.

During December Nights, Balboa Park is transformed into a holiday wonderland, including entertainment for the whole family: festive holiday lighting throughout the Park—from the Plaza de Panama canopy–to the Botanical Building—to the Moreton Bay Fig Tree, delicious cuisine and holiday cheer are all part of this classic and elaborate long-standing San Diego celebration. Time-honored traditions—including food from around the globe at the International Christmas Festival at the House of Pacific Relations Cottages; unique gift shopping at the museum stores and with the artisans of Spanish Village; and musical and dance presentations from the San Diego Junior Theatre, San Diego Civic Youth Ballet, Del Cerro Baptist’s Christmas Story Tree and more—fill the heart of Balboa Park.

This year Balboa Park December Nights kicks off “Celebrate Balboa Park 2015” the centennial of the 1915 PanamaCalifornia Exposition. During opening

Disney On Ice Presents Let’s Celebrate January 21–25 It’s one colossal party on ice, as all of Disney’s favorite friends at Disney On Ice presents Let’s Celebrate! Presented by YoKids Organic Yogurt.

Disney on Ice takes place at Valley View Casino Center from Jan 21–25.

Join Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Donald and Goofy as they celebrate a Very Merry Unbirthday Party with Alice and the Mad Hatter; a Royal Valentine’s Day Ball with Disney Princesses, including Cinderella, Ariel, Belle and Tiana; a Hawaiian luau with Lilo & Stitch; a whole new world with Jasmine and Aladdin; a winter wonderland with Woody, Jessie and Buzz Lightyear; a Halloween haunt

with the Disney villains and more in a magical medley of holidays, celebrations and festivities from around the globe. Come join the celebration!

Valley View Casino Center is located at 3500 Sports Arena Blvd., San Diego, 92110.

Tickets are available for purchase online at www.ticketmaster.com or charge by phone at 800-745-3000. For more information visit www. disneyonice.com

ceremonies in Spreckels Organ Pavilion retrospective images will be shown on giant screens throughout the Pavilion, and a spectacular surprise will set the Park aglow.

Balboa Park is located at 1549 El Prado, San Diego 92101. For more information call (619) 239-0512 or visit VisitDecemberNights.org

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Museum of Photographic Arts in Balboa Park

San Dieguito Art Guild Off Track Gallery December Reception December 7, Sunday, 3:30pm–6pm.

Good things come in small packages. Join the members of the San Dieguito Art Guild as they present their annual Small Image Show. This free show features artworks, which are 12 inches or less — perfect for holiday giving.

Enjoy appetizers, wine, a festive atmosphere and the Small Image Show awards. The Guild will be presenting ribbons to the winners of the show at this reception and presenting a check to Stardust Arts, a youth art program that provides children with skills in visual art that will empower them for a lifetime.

Off Track Gallery, 937 South Coast Highway 101, Suite C-103, downtown Encinitas (behind Starbucks and St. Tropez Bistro). For more information call (760) 942-3636 or visit OffTrackGallery.com Chinese Brush Painting with Lisa Curry January 9, 16, 23, 30, Fridays, 9:30am to 12:30pm Have fun learning Chinese brushstroke. Attendees will have the opportunity to learn that Chinese painting is like a martial art-the importance of posture, how to wield the brush, and the state of mind necessary to complete a painting with ‘chi’ or energy.

Classes are 4 sessions of 3 hours per session. Fee is $100 (plus $10 materials fee payable to teacher first day of class). Email Kate at zelda1970@cox.net to register for this class. Mail check for $100 made out to SDAG to: Kate O’Brien. 835 Hampton Court. Vista, CA 92081.

Encinitas Community Center, 1140 Oakcrest Park Drive, Encinitas. For more information call (760) 942-3636 or visit OffTrackGallery.com “Fun with Glass” with Kate O’Brien January 17, 24, 31, and Feb. 7, 2015, Saturdays, 10am–1 pm In this four part class, participants will be introduced to the art of glass fusing and slumping. Students will complete three projects of their choosing using System 96 glass. The instructor will discuss the fundamentals of fusing and glass kiln firing schedules. Written instructions will be provided to each participant and all tools needed will be provided during class time.

Classes are 4 sessions of 3 hours per session. A $30 materials fee, which includes kiln firings, will be paid to the instructor at the first class. The materials fee is $30 paid by the student and $10 paid by the Guild for a total of $40.

Cost is higher because fusible glass is costly and there will be multiple firings. Cost of all four classes: $100 plus materials fee. Email Kate at zelda1970@cox.net to register for this class. Mail check for $100 made out to SDAG to: Kate O’Brien. 835 Hampton Court.Vista, CA 92081.

Encinitas Community Center, Arts and Crafts Room.

1140 Oakcrest Park Drive, Encinitas.(cross-streets Encinitas Blvd. & Balour Drive). For more information call (760) 942-3636 or visit OffTrackGallery.com

Art Quilts at the Adobe in Vista Through January 5, ThursdaysSaturdays, 10am-3pm Pacific Quilt Artists are a juried group of studio artists in San Diego County who are dedicated to making, exhibiting, and promoting the quilt as an art form.

Members frequently show their work at juried national and international visual art exhibits, as well as prestigious art quilt venues.

View some of the state’s best quilt art at Art Quilts at the Adobe, a biennial exhibit by Pacific Quilt Artists. This event is held at the Rancho Buena Vista Adobe Gallery. Take an opportunity to appreciate this traditional art form from 10am to 3pm every Thursday through Sunday, except holidays. Admission is free.

The Rancho Buena Vista Adobe Gallery is located at 640 Alta Vista Dr. in Vista. For more information, call (760) 434-7491 or visit www.artquilts.us.

New Visions: Art & Invention in the 19th Century Photography captured people, places and architecture of the 19th century. Art & Invention in the 19th Century displays how pioneering photographers brought the world to people with images. This time of “global visual culture” grew from an interest in other countries and cultures along with the development of photography. The Grand Tour of Europe, Egypt and the Holy Lands, and the American West are presented.

Collective Restraint: Four Decades of Czech Photography Political and social climate challenged and shaped artistic expression from the 1930s through 1960s in Czechoslovakia. Four Decades of Czech Photography presents how photographers worked together toward similar goals. The exhibition shares how Czechoslovakia’s rich history influenced artists during these decades.

We Are Family: Ninth Annual Youth Exhibition MOPA invited students in grades K-12 across San Diego County to enter lens-based artwork in its Annual Juried Youth Exhibition. This year, participants share what family means in their ninth installment. We Are Family explores the relationships, traditions and emotions of family through photography.

Museum of Photographic Arts is located at Balboa Park at 1649 El Prado, San Diego, CA 92101. 619-238-7559. Visit ww.MOPA.org.

San Diego Model Railroad Museum Exhibits Lego Trains and Buildings December 1 – January 10 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 layouts are among the largest of their type. Construction of the model railroads is accomplished by volunteer engineers, electricians, muralist and amazing craftsmen. Since it’s 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. See the L-Gauge Museum’s display of Lego Trains and Buildings.

This impressive display features early to mid-century

trains built entirely out of Legos. Be amazed at the detail and craftsmanship that has been put into each display.

The San Diego Model Railroad Museum is located in Balboa Park at 1649 El Prado, San Diego, 92101 and is open TuesdayFriday 11am – 4pm and 11am – 5pm on Saturday and Sunday. Children 5 and under are FREE, youth 6-14 are $1 and adult admission is $9. For more information, call (619) 696-0199 or visit www.sdmrm.org.

Oceanside Museum of Art My Sister’s Voice Exhibit Through February 8 My Sister’s Voice features forty large-scale, high-resolution black and white photographs presenting intense portraits of a culturally diverse, international and local group of women who demonstrate how deeply women participate in society at all levels.

Neil Shigley: Invisible People Exhibit Through February 15 Striving to spread awareness and tell the stories of the homeless population in our city, Neil Shigley: Invisible People focuses on select works Shigley has created which document San Diego’s homeless, a group often hidden and forgotten.

Omar Lopex: Relámpago Exhibit Through February 8 Relámpago is Spanish for “lightning”, referring to the moments of illumination captured directly on solid metal plates for this exhibition of Omar Lopex’s intimate tintype photographs. A photograph documents reality without context: what appears to be a wide variety of traditional family portraits exploring different representations of familial relationships, is in fact a complex game of pretend. On view through February 8, 2015.

Naked: 20th Century Nudes from the Dijkstra Collection Through March 8 Naked: 20th Century Nudes from the Dijkstra Collection is the second exhibition within the Museum’s “Collectors Initiative” launched in 2012. Taken from the wide-ranging art collection of Bram and Sandra Dijkstra, this exquisite group of works contributes to the museum-wide focus on artwork concerning figurative and portrait themes occupying all five exhibition spaces at OMA. California Dreaming: An International Portrait of Southern California Through March 29 California Dreaming: An International Portrait of Southern California will raise the fundamental question: Is the “California Dream” still alive and thriving, or has the past half-century of population growth and development seriously affected our popular and romantic notion of Southern California lifestyle?

Oceanside Museum of Art, 740 Pier View Way, Oceanside, CA 92054, 760 435-3721 htttp:/www.oma-online.org

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Garden of Lights at San Diego Botanic Garden

Win Free Tickets! December 6–23 and 26–30, 5–9 pm After the sun goes down, San Diego Botanic Garden in Encinitas is transformed into a dazzling winter wonderland. Bring the family and experience the magic as 100,000 sparkling lights illuminate the Garden for a magical holiday experience. Guests can view the lights throughout several spectacular Garden areas, including the iconic Lawn Garden, Tropical Rainforest, Waterfall Deck, Undersea Succulent Garden, Eucalyptus Grove, Seeds of Wonder (children’s area) and Bamboo Garden, containing the nation’s largest collection of bamboo.

Join in the fun that includes horse-drawn wagon rides winding through several of the Garden’s enchanting 4-miles of trails. Enjoy marshmallow roasting, live music

and an assortment of holiday refreshments. To keep warm, enjoy hot mulled wine (on select evenings) and even snow (also falling on select evenings). The holidays wouldn’t be complete without a visit with Santa, who makes a special guest appearance at the Garden again this year, spreading holiday cheer to both young and old alike.

Members $8; seniors, active military, and students $10; non-members $14; Children ages 3–12, $6. There will be additional fees for some activities. The Garden of Lights is presented by the County of San Diego and is sponsored by Rush Press, Shea Homes and Arctic Glacier (in-kind).

The San Diego Botanic Garden is located at 230 Quail Gardens Drive

in Encinitas. For more information call (760) 436-3036 or visit SDBGarden.org/ lights.htm.

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Enter to win a free pair of tickets to Garden of Lights at San Diego Botanic Garden. Visit www.NorthCountySun.com and fill in the simple entry form. Ticket winners will be randomly selected and contacted by phone and email, so enter the best phone number to reach you. Only one entry per email address is allowed. Best of luck and see you at the Garden of Lights!

LEGOLAND

Wintery “SnowWorld” at SeaWorld December 1 to January 4 Join SeaWorld’s season of Christmas Celebration for a wave of holiday spirit.

With special holidaythemed animal shows, real snow, live reindeer, Santa and more, SeaWorld is the place to be this Christmas season.

SeaWorld will be decked out more than ever before, with more than one million holiday lights and a 40-foot tree with an animated light show. Plus, Southern California’s largest Christmas tree — SeaWorld’s 320-foot Christmas Tree of Lights — shines bright above the whole park from dusk to midnight.

Visit Snow World, a winter wonderland of snowmen, snowballs, and family fun at Seaworld’s Arctic Plaza. Snow World provides lots of snow, hills for the little ones to sled down and a snowball target area. Watch Shamu and friends celebrate the holidays with music and merriment, a female vocalist and (on select dates) a community choir at the Shamu Christmas Miracles show. Shamu Stadium transforms into a winter wonderland with new lighting,

music, fountains and Christmas scenes on the 80-foot-wide LED screens.

Watch the brand new Christmas-themed dolphin show, or visit Santa’s Christmas Village where guests can mingle with Christmas characters, enjoy a sweet treat such as a waffle-ona-stick, and, on select dates, get a photo with Santa. Plus, Mrs. Claus invites everyone to bring their Christmas cheer to help her light a festive 40-foot tree.

Be sure not to miss The Pets Rule Christmas show featuring the shelter-adopted stars of the park’s Pets Rule!

Show and check out the Reindeer Training Academy.

With everything from sleds to sea lions, and from Santa to Shamu, SeaWorld’s Christmas Celebration is where holiday memories are made. Winter events are included with park admission. Event dates and times are subject to change or cancellation without notice.

Sea World is located at 500 Sea World Drive in San Diego. For more information call (800) 257-4268 or visit www.SeaWorldSanDiego.com

Kringle Mingle at the Cardiff Town Center December 7, Sunday 1pm–5pm Don’t miss the 7th 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 various vendors such as VG Donuts, Starbucks, Isabelle Brien’s, and Rimel’s. Bands this year include Ada Harris Wildcat Band , Bucket Ruckus, Devine School for Guitar, and Hullabaloo.

The 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.

Holiday Snow Days & Winter Nights at LEGOLAND® California December 1 – January 4 LEGOLAND® California Resort’s coolest holiday celebration is here: Holiday Snow Days and Winter Nights. The Park transforms is a winter wonderland featuring more real snow than ever before with a tubing area for kids to slide down, and new this year, guests are invited to ice skate as an upgrade. The fun continues with the lighting of the world’s largest LEGO® Christmas tree and concludes with the annual Kids’ New Year’s Eve Party. Guests can enjoy festive entertainment plus nightly fireworks Dec. 26 through 31. All activities are included with regular Park admission.

LEGOLAND® California’s Nightly Tree Lighting Ceremony!

December 1- December 25 LEGOLAND® California’s Nightly Tree Lighting Ceremonies kick off Dec. 1 when a celebrity guest lights the world’s tallest LEGO® Christmas tree in the annual tree lighting ceremony at 5:30 p.m. The LEGO tree stands more than 30-feet-tall and is made of more than 245,000 forest green DUPLO® bricks.

The festive event features entertainment, fireworks and a visit from Santa! The fun continues each night through Dec. 25, 2014 with nightly tree lighting ceremonies at Park close. Activities are included with regular Park admission.

Kids’ New Year’s Eve Celebration at LEGOLAND® California December 31 The New Year’s Eve festivities kick-off early at LEGOLAND® California with a party that lets kids celebrate the ringing in of 2015 without missing their bedtime! Like the famous ball dropping in Times Square, Kids’ New Year’s Eve features live music, entertainers and a countdown of its own with a huge LEGO® brick that drops 22-feet into 2015 followed by a spectacular fireworks display. The party begins at 2 p.m. and includes performances by some of the top children’s entertainment groups in the nation.

LEGOLAND is located at One Legoland Drive, Carlsbad, CA 92008. For information call (760) 918-LEGO (5346) or visit www.LEGOLAND.com.

San Diego History Center’s Dr. Seuss Exhibition Through December 31, 2015 The San Diego History Center, located in Balboa Park, launched its Centennial Celebration year late November with a marquee exhibition celebrating San Diego’s renowned local author, Theodor Geisel.

Theodor “Seuss” Geisel is quite simply the most beloved children’s book author of all time. Geisel wrote and illustrated 44 books for children.

While Theodor Geisel died on September 24, 1991, Dr. Seuss lives on, inspiring generations of children of all ages to explore the joys of reading. Entitled Ingenious!

The World of Dr. Seuss, the exhibition, developed in cooperation with locally-based Dr. Seuss Enterprises, L.P. and Chase Art Companies, features artwork by Geisel, some inspired by San Diego locales. This whimsical fun-filled exhibition also includes family-friendly activities based on Dr. Seuss books’ underlying themes: Literacy, the Environment, Family, and Community. The Navarra Family and Jerome’s Furniture are sponsoring the event.

The exhibition is lively and whimsical, using state-ofthe-art technology and engaging visitors in exploratory and immersive experiences. The exhibition features rare early works, ephemera, illustration, and editorial cartoons, as well as two newly released Geisel illustrations. The Seuss-land gallery features giant bronze Seuss character sculptures, anchoring interactive family activities that

emphasize the important themes and innovative nature of Seuss books. A Dr. Seuss reading nook features weekend readings by local celebrity readers.

The History Center’s Celebrate San Diego! exhibition line-up also includes: Masterworks of the Exposition Era, featuring renowned artwork displayed at the 1915 Art Exhibition; San Diego Invites the World, a multimedia commemoration of the 1915 Exposition; and a new documentary film on the History of Balboa Park, funded in part by the San Diego Tourism Authority (SDTA) and the San Diego Tourism Marketing District.

Admission to both museums is $4-$8. San Diego History Center is located at 1649 El Prado, Suite 3, San Diego 92101. For more information (619) 232-6203 or visit www. sandiegohistory.org.

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He’Brew(ed) a Holiday Jewbelation and It Was Good

By Bob Grueneberg It’s that time of year, so get ready for an onslaught of unusual beers we see only around the holidays. They come from far off places from around the world and as near as your neighborhood brewery. Each year their number and diversity seem to increase, much to my delight.

Holiday beers are not a defined style but tend to be darker, stronger, and possibly spiced with flavors reminiscent of this time of year.

Many Belgian breweries make exceptional beers for the holidays, including Affligem Noel, St Bernadus Christmas Ale, Scaldis Noel and Corsendonk Christmas. North County boasts special beers as “Noche de los Muertos” from Aztec Brewing, “Peanut Butter Milk Stout” from Belching Beaver and a Chocolate Hazelnut Porter from

Indian Joe Brewing, to name a few. You can no doubt find other holiday releases from your local brewpub too.

An exceptionally strange and wonderful tradition comes from the Schmaltz Brewing Co. Started a number of years ago, they brew an anniversary beer of the same strength as the anniversary year (10th was 10 percent, etc), with multiple hop and grain additions during the brewing process (also matching the number of anniversary years). This is the 18th year, so get ready for the 18% ABV edition of “He’Brew Jewbelation” (no, I am not making this up). I had the good fortune of accidently bumping into the owner Jeremy Cowan at a strong beer festival in San Francisco.

When he asked me which beer was my favorite there, and not knowing he was the owner, I immediately said the beer from Schmaltz Brewing Co, to which he broadly smiled and said, “I’m the owner!”. The “Jewbelation” beer is always a holiday treat.

So wherever you end up in the coming days, ask if they have any holiday or Christmas beer on tap, or maybe a He’Brew, and no doubt, you’ll be pleasantly surprised.

SoNo Beer Fest and Chili Cookoff December 7, Sunday, 11am-5pm Prepare for a day filled with food, music, art, and craft beer. Some of the best kitchens in the neighborhood will be serving up their take on chili at this year’s SoNo Fest.

If chili doesn’t sound good, then visit the troupe of local food trucks that will be there for the day’s activities. Pair the delicious tastes and smells of local food and craft beer with music from rock to reggae. San Diego is home to the best craft beer in the country, and South Park/ North Park (SoNo) is known as the heart of San Diego’s craft beer scene. The beer and wine garden will feature over 16

craft breweries serving their finest ales and lagers. Some of the breweries are Belching Beaver Brewery, Culture Brewing Co., Acoustic Ales, Stone Brewing Co., and Urbn St. Brewing Co. SoNo Fest is an all-volunteer event and proceeds from the event benefit the McKinley Elementary Spanish, art, and music programs. All donations are tax deductible. The event takes place at 32nd and Thorn Street, San Diego, CA 92104. For more information visit www.sonofestchilicookoff.com.

Encinitas Holiday Parade December 6, Saturday, 5:30pm–8:30pm Join the hometown tradition! The Encinitas Holiday Parade has been a tradition for 67 years.

Thousands of people will be on floats and in bands with tens of thousands more cheering them on as the 2014 Encinitas Holiday Parade rolls along Coast Highway 101 on Saturday, December 6.

This year’s theme is “Droppin’ In for the Holidays,” celebrating Encinitas’ reputation as the mecca for Surfing, Skateboarding, and Action Sports. Expect to see plenty of big name surfers, skateboarders, snowboarders and more and terrific representations of the action sports lifestyle on the many floats and entries in the parade. The parade begins at 5:30pm. It is preceded by a 5:00pm tree lighting ceremony at the Lumberyard (near Starbucks coffee).

Come out and cheer as the nearly 100 parade floats and entries make their way down the Parade route on Historic

Coast Highway 101. Don’t stress over finding a parking space downtown; take advantage of Free parking shuttles that run form Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas off of Santa Fe Drive (follow the signs) or from the YMCA/Ecke Sports Park parking lot (ADA accessible bus) on Saxony Road. Shuttles run every 20 minutes from 4pm-8:30pm.

Coast Highway 101 Encinitas CA, 92024. For more information call (760) 633-2760 or visit http://www. cityofencinitas.org/index.aspx?page=297

Del Mar Highlands Town Center’s Holiday Celebration with Santa December 3, Wednesday, 5 – 7:30pm Join the Del Mar Highlands Town Center for a celebration of the holidays for the whole family. The Highlands presents a spectacular holiday laser light show complete with the 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 7:30pm.

Representatives from 16 local schools will be on hand to accept a check for $1,000 each for the “Save the Arts program”. Some of these schools will also be doing performances throughout the center; dance, poetry readings,

choirs, a “live” painting, and violinists.

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 check website for date and time. Call (858) 699-1530 or visit www.delmarhighlandstowncenter.com.

Del Mar Holiday Wonderland with Snow, Horse and Carriage Rides, and Tree Lighting December 7, Saturday, 2-5pm Celebrate holiday cheer along the Historic Coast Highway 101 corridor from 15th Street to 13th Street and at Del Mar Plaza, St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, and the Del Mar Library. This is an oldfashioned 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, snow, a fun zone, a cake walk, horse and carriage rides, face painting, henna tattoos, restaurant tastes and 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.

Santa’s Coaster Holiday Express at the Oceanside Transit Center December 6, Saturday, 10am & 12pm This fun-filled, 90-minute experience takes passengers on a nonstop, roundtrip ride between Oceanside and Sorrento Valley. On-board elves lead Christmas carols amidst festive decorations as families are greeted by Santa Claus and his friends. Santa’s helpers are on hand to deliver commemorative tickets and goodie bags to all children riding the train.

Train #1 departs Oceanside at 10:00 a.m.

Train #2 departs Oceanside at 12:00 p.m.

Plan on arriving at Oceanside Transit Center at least 20 minutes before the train departs to secure parking.

Tickets for the sell-out, holiday themed Santa’s Coaster Holiday Express are $8 per passenger. Tickets will not be sold the day of the event. All proceeds will be donated to the Community Resource Center, which serves at-risk women and children, and the Military Mentoring Initiative aimed at easing the transition from military service to the civilian workforce.

The Oceanside Transit Center is located at 205 S. Tremont Street in Oceanside. For tickets or more information call (760) 9666500 or visit www.gonctd.com

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

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Dining, Sipping, and Drinking Barrel Harbor Brewing

At Barrel Harbor Brewing you will be pleased to discover new beers in the old world style. Founded by a group of craft beer lovers that wanted to bring something new to the San Diego beer scene, and a love of the European style of ales and lagers, their brew master draws from a decade of experience brewing in an old world style and delivers exceptionally crafted, traditional and seasonal European style brews.

In addition to their India Pale Ales, they offer many beers that you will not easily find around town. They pride themselves on their Pilsner, brewed with traditional lager yeasts from Scandinavia and fermented at lagering temperatures; their Irish Red Ale (their most popular beer by far); and their Irish Dry Stout on Nitrogen.

Their tasting room in Vista serves a wide variety of styles throughout the year, such as their American Sour also known as a Framboise, to

a very tropical IPA brewed with 100% Mosaic hops. During the cooler weather you can enjoy special releases like their Gotlandsdricka, an ancient Viking Ale brewed using smoked malts and juniper, their winter Pumpkin Porter, or possibly their Thunderclap Barrel Aged Imperial Stout that stands at 12.5% ABV. Sail in to Barrel Harbor and enjoy complex, flavorful beers that are sure to satisfy. Their brewery and tasting room is located at 2575 Pioneer Ave, Vista 92081. Call (760) 734-3949 or visit www. barrelharborbrewing.com.

Oggi’s Vista–Sports-Brewhouse-Pizza

Oggi’s has officially opened its 18th location in Vista on S. Melrose Drive (near the Vista Courthouse). Sports fans, football fans, craft beer aficionados, and pizza lovers are all enjoying the best things in life: football, pizza, and beer! Oggi’s has won more than 45 medals in the craft beer industry over the past 15 years with inventive microbrews ranging from IPAs to Barrel-Aged beers. The new Vista location features 10 Oggi’s craft beers on tap and well as 20 rotating favorites from local breweries. They also serve several domestic and imported bottled beers. Oggis is one of the most decorated in the world.

They age select beers in custom American Oak Whiskey and Bourbon barrels. The oak truly enhances the flavor and aroma!

Like all the others, the new Oggi’s in Vista is family-friendly. On any given day you’ll see local teams enjoying the sports atmosphere and, of course, their famous specialty pizzas made with fresh hand-tossed dough, the finest Mozzarella, and freshest ingredients. A couple of

our favorites are their Triathlon and The Works. Other pizza specialties include The Heavy Weight, The Sports Fan, March Madness, and World Series. They have an amazing assortment of appetizers including their famous Oggi’s Stix. Other menu items include sandwiches, pasta, burgers, soups, salads, and desserts such as the Oggi’s Brownie.

Clip their $5 and $10 OFF discount coupon from our Coupon Pages or download from our website. Holiday Party Catering and Gift Cards are available. They are open everyday! Oggi’s Vista is located at 425 S. Melrose Drive, Vista CA 92084. Call (760) 295-3500 or visit www.vista.oggis.com.

San Marcos Brewery & Grill

One of the original breweries in North County, located in Old California Restaurant Row in San Marcos, San Marcos Brewery and Grill offers some of the finest handcrafted ales from their on-premise brewery along with delicious grilled steaks and burgers, pasta, seafood, sandwiches and salads. Appetizers include their classic and famous Hot Wings, Rattle Snake Shrimp, Calamari, and Fish Tacos. The menu is plentiful and includes a kid’s menu.

Some of their fine brews include: Pompous Imperial Brown Ale; German Amber; Golden Premium; Wild Honey Ale; Hefeweizen; and Double IPA. Their California Pale Ale and Oatmeal Stout are distinctly similar to authentic cask English Ales because they are dispensed through traditional hand pumps. They also offer a variety of local guest tapped brews. Happy Hour is every day from 3-7pm and offers discounts on select ales and appetizers. Football games and bowl games are always on! The restaurant serves lunch from 11am, Sunday

Brunch at 10:30am, and dinner is served from 4pm. The brewery also stays open later than most restaurants in Old Cal. They will be open Christmas Eve and closed Christmas Day. The Brewery is open New Year’s Eve and on New Year’s Day, serving their regular menu along with their famous brunch menu.

San Marcos Brewery is located at 1080 W. San Marcos Blvd, San Marcos 92078. Call (760) 471-0050 for Reservations, especially for larger groups and parties, or visit www.sanmarcosbrewery.com.

Seafire is everything you are looking for in a restaurant and bar. Located near the beach in South Carlsbad near the corner of Palomar Airport Rd. and Paseo del Norte, it is family owned and operated and they invested a fortune for a complete remodel that is absolutely gorgeous inside and out. The indoor décor is beautiful and well lit and the outside patio is welcoming with open window attached bar, and is perfect for sipping wine, a local craft beer, or cocktail while enjoying live music every Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings.

The Mediterranean style cuisine includes wonderful Napoleon, brick oven, wood-fired pizza, a wide variety of seafood, pasta and salads.

We recommend their Shrimp Scampi, Seared Scallops, and Crispy

Skin Salmon that is served with garlic whipped potatoes, and sautéed Brussels sprouts. They also have Kabobs and Rack of Lamb. Their salads and soups are also delicious. Try the Roasted Beet Salad or their Butternut Squash Soup.

Ask them to cater your holiday party. They are open New Year’s Eve. Happy Hour is nightly from 4-7pm and 10pm-close and the kitchen stays open until they close! They have 13 craft beers on tap and a great wine selection. For a real treat, clip their Coupon on their ad or our Coupon Pages and get a FREE Shrimp Flambe Plate (it’s a $12 value!) or get 20% OFF your entire check for dine-in patrons!

Seafire is located at 6030 Paseo Del Norte, Carlsbad 92011. Call (760) 603-9672 or visit www.seafirerestaurantcarlsbad.com.

Located on Coast Highway 101 in Oceanside, Pour House is an upscale American beach-style liquor room with classic cocktails, dining and dancing. It’s an all-around fun and inviting place to be, and a cool place “where old friends gather, and new friends meet.” It’s kinda like a SoCal “Cheers” bar with a beach vibe! Their specialty cocktails are a throwback to the classics, such as their $10 Classic Manhattan made with Rittenhouse Rye, or their $10 Blood and Sand made with White Horse Blended Scotch.

Along with their many local beers on tap and imported beers, they have a full liquor bar, great nightly entertainment, live music and dancing, a pool table, a casual outdoor patio, and football

games on TV. Pour House also serves up some mean culinary delights, including an amazing Lamb Burger that comes with a pistachio Dijon pesto, goat cheese, and grilled onion on a Brioche bun. Other favorites include Blackened Chicken Sandwich, Short Rib Grilled Cheese, Truffle Parmesan Fries, Truffle Pork Mac & Cheese, and Kale and Quinoa Salad and a Spinach Strawberry Salad!

Join their New Year’s Eve Party! Happy Hour is Mon-Fri 11-6.

Weekend Brunch is Sat and Sun 11-3. Pour House is located at 1903 S. Coast Hwy 101, Oceanside 92054. Call (760) 730-5944 or visit www. pourhouseoceanside.com.

Jerry’s Dogs in Carlsbad has reinvented the hot dog and serves mouth-watering wood-fired dogs, sausages, burgers and more. Their dogs are like nothing you’ve ever had before! The taste is amazing; the quality is excellent; the service is great; and the prices are very reasonable. Owned and operated by local Carlsbad residents Phil and Mindy Pometto, this is the first of many San Diego-based Jerry’s Dogs.

Their tasty wood-fired sausages and burgers are grilled right before your eyes. You can custom build or order off the menu. Choose from an assortment of condiments and sauces such as Thousand Island, Dijon, or Siracha, and top off your masterpieces with grilled onions and peppers, sauerkraut, pineapple, relish, feta cheese and more.

It’s a party waiting to happen in your mouth! One of our favorites

is Jerry’s Chicago Dog. This specialty has four ingredients specifically ordered to make it authentic (bright green relish, sport peppers, celery salt, and a poppy seed bun) and mustard, onions, tomatoes and a pickle spear. All for $4.20. Other menu items worth mentioning are their chili cheese fries and their Mac ‘n Cheese. They also serve great local craft beer on tap from Belching Beaver Brewery. Try the stout!

Enjoy their dog-friendly outdoor patio. Happy Dog Hour is Mon-Thurs 3-5pm, when you can get specialty dogs for $3 and beer for $3. Clip their $2 OFF Coupon from their ad, or from our coupon pages, or our website www.NorthCountySun.com.

Jerry’s Dogs is located at the 1-5 and Poinsettia Ave at 7040 Avenida Encinas #111, Carlsbad 92011. Call (760) 454-1414 or visit www. jerrysdogs.com.

Seafire Restaurant + Bar

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Dining, Sipping, and Drinking Shane’s Pizza & Pints

Pollo’s Maria

Vigilucci’s Restaurant Group

Onny’s Thai

Off The Hook

We’re happy to say “Welcome” to Shane’s Pizza & Pints in San Elijo Hills. They’ve recently taken over Hendo’s Local Pizza and have made some nice improvements, mostly behind the scenes, such as adjusting the pizza oven temperature and cooking the pizza a bit longer so that the crust is more uniform and crispy. They offer specialty pizzas made with hand-tossed dough made fresh daily. You can order thin or thick crust and favorites like their Chicken Pesto, Top Shelf, or (our favorites) the Veggie and Pulled Pork barbecue style with a tangy and spicy BBQ sauce. Shane’s also has wonderful pasta, salads, and appetizers. Their mushroom and chicken fettuccine with a tangy and light mushroom cream sauce is excellent and with lots of mushrooms and chicken.

Shane’s has 12 beers on tap, most of which are locally brewed. Stone seems to be a favorite and at the moment they also have Epic from Colorado. They rotate their taps almost daily, but you can find out their

latest if you have the Taphunter app that tells you where your favorite beers are nearby. Shane’s is a great neighborhood pizza pub and invites locals and passers-by to stop in and have a craft brew and some great food either indoors or on their heated outdoor patio. They will be open Christmas Eve, New Year’s Eve and Day! They have the NFL Sunday Ticket so you can enjoy football on their flat screen TVs. They serve Sunday Brunch and Breakfast with specialties like Belgian Waffles. Call for catering your holiday party or for local delivery.

Clip their Coupon from our Coupon pages or download from www.NorthCountySun.com and GET A FREE PIZZA BREAD or A LARGE 1 TOPPING PIZZA and 8 BUFFALO WINGS for $19.99. Must provide coupon. Shane’s Pizza and Pints is located at 1523 San Elijo Road #109, San Marcos 92078. Call (760) 796-0522 or visit www. facebook.com/shanespizza.

Located in Carlsbad Village and in Oceanside, Pollo’s Maria has been serving the tastiest, freshest, and healthiest, Mexican food to satisfied customers for 30 years! The reason for their longevity is simple. They have the best tasting char-broiled chicken on the planet. The service is excellent and efficient, the menu is extensive, and the prices are reasonable. If you are looking for great tasting food, we absolutely can’t say enough about this place.

The Oceanside restaurant interior is beautifully decorated and the Carlsbad Village location has a wonderful walk-in outdoor patio with umbrellas and is the perfect place to hang out with family and friends.

Catering is always available and Pollo’s Maria is open every day for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The menu includes Maria’s House

Specialties, featuring a half chicken for only $7.25! She also has Combo Plates such as Chile Rellano, Enchilladas, and Tacos. The chicken tacos (soft or hard shell) are as good as, if not better than, any chicken tacos in all of San Diego. You can order Tamales (traditional holiday treats), burritos, her famous chicken soup, salads, tostadas, tortas, and wonderful desserts. They stock domestic and imported beers and wine, and holiday catering is available.

Clip their 20% OFF ENTIRE MEAL COUPON from their ad or coupon from our Coupon Pages or download from www.

NorthCountySun.com. Must present coupon. Pollo’s Maria has two locations. Carlsbad: 3055 Harding Street in Carlsbad Village (760) 7294858. Oceanside: 125 Old Grove Road #8, Oceanside (760) 435-9071 or visit www.pollosmaria.com.

Vigilucci’s Restaurant Group operates four locations along the coast from Carlsbad to Coronado. These notable restaurants have been serving award-wining authentic Italian cuisine, homemade pastas, prime steaks, and fresh seafood for twenty years. Vigilucci’s Cucina Italiana and Vigilucci’s Seafood and Steakhouse are located in Carlsbad. Vigilucci’s Ristorante Coronado is located on Coronado Island.

Vigilucci’s Trattoria Italiana is on Hwy 101 in Leucadia. Vigilucci’s newest establishment is Vigilucci’s Gourmet Market & Catering on State Street in Carlsbad Village next to Cucina Italiana.

Just in time for the holidays, the new Vigilucci’s Gourmet Market offers Italian Panini, Taglieri, fresh pastas, sauces, spices, wine, cheese, salami, and most everything you need to create

delicious luncheons and dinner parties. Their full-service catering will create the perfect event at your home, office or venue of your choice.

Call to order your next panini or cater a whole meal at (760) 720-0188 or visit them at 2943 State Street, Carlsbad.

Contact events@vigiluccis.com to have a customized menu prepared for your holiday or corporate party. Restaurant locations are available for private and semi-private rooms for holiday parties. Happy Hour is every day and includes $5-$10 food and drink specials with extended hours on the weekends. Vigilucci’s Trattoria in Leucadia has live music in their luxurious piano lounge. Holiday Gift Cards are available. For a complete list of holiday offerings, live music schedule, and New Year’s Eve Parties, call restaurant location or visit www.vigiluccis.com.

Recently opened in San Marcos, across the street from San Marcos High School, is Onny’s Thai, a new Thai fusion restaurant. Bill and Onny are a match made in heaven and now you can enjoy fresh, delicious, light, and adventurous Thai cuisine, where east meets west in their beautiful restaurant.

They have indoor and outdoor patio dining where you can eat in or take out food. They offer all kinds of wok and grilled Thai entrees, noodle dishes, curries, rice specialties, appetizers, soups, salads and special Thai desserts. You can also have your lunch or dinner prepared vegan-style, vegetarian, or glutenfree. They offer Thai tea, sodas, and beer and wine for your enjoyment.

Try them and taste the difference that fresh ingredients and authentic spices make! They are open everyday for lunch and dinner from 10:30am to 9:30pm. Clip their FREE FRESH ROLL APPETIZER from their ad or our coupon pages or download it from www.

NorthCountySun.com. Must present coupon.

Onny’s Thai Restaurant is located at 1903 W. San Marcos Blvd #100, San Marcos 92078. Call (760) 500-3670 or visit www.onnysthai.com.

Off The Hook seafood restaurant on El Camino Real in Encinitas is the place to impress family and friends over the holidays. Their down-home fish house is open 7 days a week and they serve ice-cold beer and wine along with some of the best fish you’ll ever taste. Off The Hook is always bustling with happy, satisfied customers. If you are looking for healthy, fresh, grilled seafood, this is the place for you! Their motto, “Reel Fish.

Done Right. Done Fast,” is what they’re all about!

Try their huge 1 1/4 pound live Maine Lobster dinners on Sunday Lobster Celebrations for the unbelievable price of $19.99! Maine Lobster Mac N Cheese is $16.95. Lobster Ravioli is also $16.95. Monday is East Coast Fish Fry with many specials, including Fish and Chips, Jumbo Shrimp, and Combo Fish Platters for $12.95. Ipswich Belly Clams are served everyday. Clip the $5 OFF or $10 OFF coupons from their full-page ad or from our coupon pages or download from www.

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This is how Off The Hooks works: first you select your favorite fish; then you choose your favorite flavoring; and then you tell them how you want it–either 1) as a sandwich; 2) as a salad; 3) in a bowl; or 4) on a plate. Off the Hook fresh fish selections include favorites such as ahi, halibut, swordfish, mahi mahi, ono, salmon, trout, snapper, shark, etc. Flavor selections include lemon butter, garlic butter, Cajun, blackened, lemon olive oil, garlic olive oil, or teriyaki.

They also serve great appetizers: e.g. Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail, Deep Fried Calamari, Coconut Shrimp, 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 are open from 11:30am -8pm and are located at 1042 N. El Camino Real, Suite E, Encinitas. Call (760) 6328553 or visit www.offthehookseafoodgrill.com.

Rancho Santa Fe Plaza, located at 162 Rancho Santa Fe Road in Encinitas, is a landmark that borders Encinitas, Olivenhain, and Rancho Santa Fe. The plaza includes Harvest Ranch Market, Champagne Bakery, Meritage Wine Market, Bentley’s Steak and Chop House, Firenze Trattoria, and the Original Pancake House.

Harvest Ranch Market is the plaza’s anchor and is a purveyor of fine foods, gourmet deli meats, poultry, seafood, salads, organic fruit and produce, international cheeses, wines and products of the world. They offer sandwiches and salads and bakery items. www.harvestranchmarkets.com.

Champagne Bakery is a lovely French bakery café that serves coffee, tea, breads, pastries, cakes, tarts, cookies, sandwiches, salads and soups. www.champagnebakery.com.

Meritage Wine Market and Tasting Room, recently expanded, offers personal service and knowledge to help the customer select the

perfect wine for any occasion. Check their website for events at www. meritagewinemarket.com.

Bentleys Steak and Chop House is a fine dining steak house that serves high quality meats and seafood. They offer $15 dinner specials Sundays and Mondays and Happy Hour every day except Sunday. For reservations call (760) 632-9333 or visit www.bentlyssteak.com.

Firenze Trattoria serves authentic Italian cuisine in an elegant atmosphere. Their outside patio is perfect for warm fall evenings.

Make your reservations by calling (760) 944-9000 or visit www. firenzetrattoria.com.

Original Pancake House is a third generation pancake house that originated in Portland Oregon. Signature breakfasts include: The Dutch Baby, Mushroom Omelet with mushroom sherry sauce, and Apple Pancakes. Call (760) 943-1939 or visit www.originalpancakehouse.com

Rancho Santa Fe Plaza

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Tip Top Meats

Pelly’s Fish Market and Restaurant

Tony’s Jacal

Solterra Winery and Kitchen

Proud recipients of the “2014 Certificate of Excellence” by Trip Advisor, and the “2014 Gold Medal for Best Ethnic” by California Restaurant Association, John Haedrich, master butcher, owner and sole creator of Tip Top Meats in Carlsbad, recently received the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce, and deservedly so. He has created the finest Butcher Shop, European Delicatessen and Gourmet Market, not only in North County, but throughout San Diego. Andy Lee, Publisher of the North County Sun, says, “John is one of those amazing people that cross our paths once in a lifetime. I look up to him, and admire him and his achievements. He is a hard working, kind, and giving man with a big heart and people who know him, love him and respect him.”

Tip Top offers the finest and largest variety of sausages from around

the world. They also have the finest whole fresh or oven baked natural range-grown Diestel Turkeys from Sonora, California. You won’t find a tastier, juicier turkey anywhere else. Stock up with USDA Choice and Prime Cuts of meats for a wonderful holiday celebration with your family and friends. The choice is endless with every kind of roast, duck, lamb, ribs, sausages, and steaks. We highly recommend their Cajunstyle Turkduckin. It’s a turkey stuffed with veal pate, cornmeal stuffing, and whole breasts of chicken and duck. Absolutely delicious!

Tip Top has been providing the highest quality meat and poultry for North County residents since 1967. The Big John Breakfast with all the sausage you can eat, and the Big John Burger, are two of the best meals and deals in town. Tip Top Meats is located at 6118 Paseo Del Norte, Carlsbad 92011. Call (760) 438-2620 or visit www.tiptopmeats.com.

This holiday season, relax and sit under an umbrella on a sunny afternoon. Pelly’s is the perfect place for a fresh fish lunch or dinner, and it’s great for people watching. Located in the Poinsettia Village Shopping Center, between Starbucks and Subway, you’ll enjoy some of the tastiest char-grilled fish sandwiches, plates, or salads in San Diego. The food is simply amazing and their Fresh Fish Market is always stocked with great local catch.

Pelly’s Fish Market and seafood restaurant offers locals and visitors the freshest fish in town. Why not try a healthier choice for your family’s Christmas dinner or a seafood platter for your Sunday football and bowl game gatherings. Pelly’s is one of the original fish markets in Coastal North County. On any given day, it offers large fillets of fresh ahi, yellowtail, albacore, mahi-mahi, halibut, Atlantic salmon, swordfish, sea bass, and a wide assortment of local shellfish including oysters, clams,

mussels and lobster when in season.

Pelly’s has an excellent reputation with locals for serving delicious fresh fish lunches and dinners. We recommend their char-grilled mahi-mahi, halibut, and grilled fish tacos. If you’re in the mood for a salad, you’ll love their fresh Ono salad, Pelly’s special salad, or their stone crab salad. They have the best chowder, too! Try their famous Manhattan red or Boston white clam chowder. Pelly’s is not a fancy sit-down restaurant, but the quality of their seafood more than makes up for it…and their prices are very reasonable. Pelly’s very popular Seafood Platters will suit any size party or family get-together. Big sellers are their ceviche, stone crab, or bay shrimp salads.

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

Tony’s Jacal is “One of the most authentic north of the border...”

Zagat Survey. This holiday season treat your family and friends to the most delicious Mexican cuisine anywhere in San Diego. Taste the flavors of old Mexico and enjoy the history of one of the first Mexican restaurants in San Diego! Tony’s Jacal (pronounced hakal) is one of San Diego’s oldest and most treasured Mexican restaurants. Located in Solana Beach, Tony’s Jacal offers the most authentic Mexican food and drinks this side of the border. This historic San Diego landmark opened its doors in 1946 as a small neighborhood house where neighbors would stop by for a delicious meal. Its reputation built over the years because the cuisine is absolutely delicious and the atmosphere and service are outstanding. For three generations, Tony’s Jacal has been serving family specialties, like their famous chile relleno, turkey

tacos, turkey enchiladas, shrimp burritos, holiday tamales and amazing flautas.

Their classic cantina lounge offers a wide selection of tequila and margaritas, and serves a variety of mezcal. Try their Mezcal Paloma with grapefruit soda on the rocks. Tony’s Jacal has a beautiful floral outdoor garden patio and live Mariachi music in the evenings.

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

This is the place to be over the holidays and on New Year’s Eve! Solterra Winery and Kitchen is a winery, tasting bar, tap house, and kitchen on Highway 101, just steps from the beach in Leucadia.

Solterra has live music three days a week and the kitchen is run by TV’s Chef Wanted winner, Executive Chef Suzy Williams. Chef Suzy cooks up and serves her magical creations nightly. Solterra welcomes NYE revelers with an outstanding three course Prix Fix dinner with wine pairings. You’ll also be able to order off the menu. They’ll have live music, party favors, craft brews, award winning wine selections, and will be serving a new sparkling wine just for the occasion!

With multiple award-winning wines, craft beers on tap, and an award-winning chef, The Van Alyea family, a young married couple with a toddler, a new baby on the way, and a lovely Golden Retriever, are answering the dreams of North County residents and visitors who love fine wine, craft beers, great food, and the SoCal beach lifestyle. Solterra Winery and Kitchen is, beyond a shadow of a doubt, a destination winery on the map of Encinitas and San Diego County.

The 5,000 sq.ft. facility features stunning architecture with high ceilings and large open windows gazing out onto Hwy 101. The winery is a wood barrel room with fermentation tanks, crusher and press. Adjacent to the winery is a full kitchen, bar and dining room with craft beers on tap, and a wall of fame of wine. Try their Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon or their Monterey Pinot Noir.

Hang out at their long concrete outdoor fire pit bar that seats up to 20, located just inches from the sidewalk and passers- by. Happy Hour is 3pm-5:30pm Mon-Thur and Happy Hour is all day Monday.

Thurs – Sun is wine tasting 12-4:30pm. Join their Wine Club and get 20% OFF all wine purchases and invitations to all their events.

Dining guests get 10% OFF any bottle of wine purchased or 15% OFF 6 bottles or more.

Solterra is open for lunch Thursday through Sunday from 12 noon to 10pm, and open Monday through Wednesday from 3pm to 10pm.

Solterra is located at 934 North Coast Hwy 101, Leucadia 92024. Call (760) 230-2970 or visit www.solterrawinery.com.

Café Panini is one of the coolest hangouts in Carlsbad Village.

None of their eclectic décor matches but seems to make sense. It has the look and feel of Hussong’s Cantina in Ensenada, Mexico, but with much more comfortable seating, sofas, a beautiful water fountain, outdoor fire pits, umbrellas, wifi, and ornate black iron fencing. Their outdoor patio is kid and dog friendly where patrons relax and enjoy live music.

Their menu offers organic and local ingredients whenever possible for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Locals love Café Panini’s espresso bar and signature Panini sandwiches. Try their delicious Caprese with tomato, mozzarella, pesto and balsamic vinegar, or their delicious Mushroom with spinach, mozzarella, pesto and sun-dried tomatoes. The menu

includes espresso coffee, fruit and vegetable smoothies, fresh squeezed juices, an assortment of muffins and pastries, croissants, empanadas, a wide assortment of appetizers, delicious salads and soups, 40 craft beers, and a very nice wine selection.

Happy Hour is nightly from 4-6pm. Open Mike Night is Wednesday and some of the finest local musicians sit in. Live Music happens Friday, Saturday and Sunday evenings. It’s really a wonderful place to unwind and enjoy great live entertainment. Check their website for updates and schedules. Clip their $1 OFF PANINI COUPON on their ad and present it to your server! Café Panini is located near the Boys and Girls Club in Carlsbad Village at 505 Oak Ave #C, Carlsbad 92008. Call (760) 730-9183 or visit www.cafepaninicarlsbad.com

Gregorio’s Restaurant will be open New Year’s Eve and Day! They are located upstairs at the Village Fair Shopping Center in Carlsbad Village. Gregorio’s serves authentic, fresh, and delicious Italian cuisine at very reasonable prices. Open every day for lunch and dinner, Gregorio’s is the perfect place to impress family and friends throughout the holidays. We recommend their Shrimp Fra Diavlo, a shrimp and spicy marinara tossed with linguini, or their Angel Hair Pasta with Meat Sauce. They offer a wide selection for lunch and dinner with signature dishes such as linguini, lasagne, fettuccini Alfredo, eggplant parmesan, steaks, Sicilian chicken, pizzas, sandwiches, burgers, soups, salads, appetizers and desserts, including homemade cannoli.

Their full bar has NFL and Charger Football Games and serves Happy Hour Monday–Friday with $5 appetizers and daily drink specials. Martini Mondays are great with $2 off martinis; Tuesdays have Two-for Tuesday specials; Wednesday features 1/2 off all bottles of wine, all night; Thursdays you get $2 off all bottled beer; and Friday is TGIF with $2 off–

you call it! Gregorio’s is open 11am-9pm weekdays, 11am-10pm Fridays and Saturdays, and Happy Hour is 3pm-6pm Monday through Friday.

We love Gregorio’s so much, not just for their great cuisine; but Gregorio’s owner, Greg Nelson has done more for families and children of the Carlsbad Boys and Girls Clubs than anyone can imagine. As a young boy, Greg grew up and spent his days going to the Boys and Girls Clubs of Carlsbad. That experience had a profound effect on him and who he is today. From 2010 to 2012, he donated 100% of his profits from Gregorio’s Restaurant to the Boys and Girls Clubs of Carlsbad.

Gregorio’s also offers a wide variety of light and healthy options, and is a great place to pop in and out for a quick lunch from 11am to 3pm.

They are open daily for lunch and dinner and will treat you as if it’s your home away from home.

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

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Holiday Dining with Vigilucci’s HOLIDAY PARTIES Private and semi-private rooms available HAPPY HOUR $5–$10 food and drink specials every day with extended hours Saturdays and Sundays LIVE PIANO MUSIC at Vigilucci’s Trattoria Leucadia GIFT CARDS available our website or in-restaurant For a complete list of holiday offerings, live music schedule and our NEW YEARS EVE PARTIES visit us at vigiluccis.com

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Ahi Sushi

Casa de Bandini

The Broken Yolk Café

Bruegger’s Bagels

Celebrate Ahi Sushi’s 4th Anniversary by enjoying some of the best tasting and best value sushi around. Everyday they offer 50% OFF Cut Rolls and Sushi. 50% OFF items are highlighted on their sushi menu.

They also have lunch and dinner specials and Sake Bombs for Happy Hour.

Are you hungry and on a budget? Try their 16- piece cut roll special. It includes 4-pieces of Philly roll + 4-pieces of spicy tuna roll + 4-pieces of California roll + 4-pieces of smoked salmon roll. We highly recommend their 8-piece Caterpillar Roll, their famous 8-piece Albacore Special Roll; and their Special Ahi Tuna Roll is our all-time favorite! Their menu is extensive and includes dishes such as Teriyaki Chicken, Orange Chicken, Katsu chicken, Yakisoba (stir fried noodles), Tempura Udon, Seafood Udon, Egg Rolls, Gyoza, a wide assortment of specialty rolls, appetizers,

party platters, soups, salads, beer, wine, sake and desserts.

Ahi Sushi and Grill has four locations: San Marcos, La Jolla, Fletcher Hills, and Alpine Creek. The San Marcos restaurant is on Twin Oaks Valley Road near Cal State University San Marcos and near the San Marcos Civic Center. This location thrives and attracts business people, local residents, college students and faculty and anyone who loves great sushi at great prices.

Get a FREE 8-PIECE CRUNCHY ROLL with any purchase of $12 or more! Must present coupon. Either clip from their ad, from our coupon pages, or download from www.NorthCountySun. com and click on Coupon Deals. 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.

Spend the holidays at Casa de Bandini, where you’ll find affordable banquet packages, splashing fountains, festive strolling mariachis and frosty birdbath margaritas that will fill your guests with cheer at your exciting Mexican fiesta holiday party or company lunch. Indulge in authentic awardwinning Mexican cuisine among beautifully decorated dining rooms and outdoor patio. Diane Powers’ Casa de Bandini is a top North County destination for regionally inspired Mexican fare.

Decorated with hand-crafted furnishings, fine Mexican folk art, and colorful hand painted murals, guests feel the warmth and romance of Mexico as soon as they enter the door. Diners are charmed nightly by strolling mariachis playing popular Mexican ballads—making it a great place to bring family or colleagues for a very special holiday experience.

Casa de Bandini offers banquet and catering award-winning authentic Mexican cuisine. Only the freshest ingredients are used for their 14 salsas and sauces made fresh daily, delicious homemade salad dressings, and hot corn and flour tortillas prepared throughout the day. Popular

dishes include the flavorful Carnitas a la Michoacan, succulent morsels of pork served with hot tortillas, guacamole, salsa and beans. During the holidays, Casa de Bandini serves delectable Holiday Turkey Tamales, a beloved Mexican tradition, filled with tender turkey, raisins, chopped pecans and apples, topped with a rich mole sauce and sesame seeds.

Casa de Bandini offers gluten-free, vegetarian and healthy dining selections. Chef Ignacio has prepared a number of authentic but lowercalorie Mexican entrees bursting with flavor. They include Camarones del Pacifico, the ultimate shrimp ceviche marinated and poached in Pacifico beer, lime juice, red onions, Tajin and cucumbers; and Ensalada de Chef Ignacio, with grilled chicken, avocado slices, tomatoes, queso Oaxaca and thin red onion, served with spicy chipotle light ranch dressing (at 510 calories).

Give your guests a fiesta to remember! 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 is located at 1901 Calle Barcelona

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

They have an early bird breakfast menu served every day from 6am to 8am. It’s the best deal around! Also, for $9.49–$11.49 you can build your own 4-egg omelet with a selection of cheeses and as many ingredients as you like. They are famous for their omelets. For something truly healthy, try their fresh fruit bowls, or their Light Menu. They serve 12 breakfast or lunch items, all with calorie counts under 600.

For the really hungry, try their Iron Man and Iron Woman Challenge.

It’s a 12-egg omelet filled with mushrooms, onions and American

cheese, smothered with their own house-made chili and more cheese.

It’s served on a 15-inch pizza pan with a generous pile of home fries and two biscuits. This is for one person only and you get a one-hour time limit to gobble it down. If you can eat it within one hour, the omelet is free. Cost is $26.99 if you can’t finish it.

Lunch at the Broken Yolk includes a wide selection of burgers, soups, salads, sandwiches and wraps. For something really special, try the Club Sandwich. It’s a triple decker filled with oven roasted turkey breast, bacon strips, lettuce, tomato and mayo on a Brioche bun. It comes with your choice of onion rings, fries, potato salad or slaw. It’s a meal and a half! You can’t beat it!

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

Pick up a fresh hot bagel and cream cheese, a dozen hot bagels for the office, or try a Bruegger’s Breakfast Sandwich for the perfect way to start your day. Their classic breakfast sandwiches combine egg and your choice of peppered bacon, ham, sausage or turkey sausage on a hot fresh bagel. Our all-time favorite breakfast bagel sandwich is their classic Smoked Salmon and Cream Cheese, stacked high on a fresh bagel with sliced tomato, red onions and capers.

In addition to their famous bagels, breakfast sandwiches and bagel sandwiches, Bruegger’s also offers a healthier “Under 500 Calorie” menu. If you are a calorie counter, try one of their Skinny Bagels. Guests can now order any of Bruegger’s 15-plus varieties “skinny,” due to Bruegger’s unique slicing process. Instead of changing the recipe of its

time-tested, New York-style bagel, Bruegger’s slices the bagels thinner using a process that removes approximately one-third of the bagel’s center but preserves its unique eggshell crust and delicious toppings.

The result is a lower calorie bagel without sacrificing variety or taste.

Another healthy choice is their Skinny Zesty Egg White Sandwich. This comes with an egg white patty on a skinny sesame bagel, with turkey sausage, Swiss cheese and sundried tomato spread.

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

Nothing brings in a steady flow of happy customers more than great food, great value, and excellent service. Stoked! located in San Elijo Hills/ San Marcos, offers the perfect recipe for the family on the go or the business person wanting to impress an important client. Owner and proud San Elijo resident, Chris Vulovic, who has a history of success as a corporate CEO, a consultant, a caterer, and the author of “I Love Food” (available on Amazon), has put together a restaurant that is perfect for locals, kids going to and from school, North County foodies, and wedding/party planners. The indoor ambiance is comfortable and very attractive, and the back patio, built around a rock fireplace (hence the name Stoked!), is perfect for intimate dining, craft beer sipping or Spanish wine tipping.

The 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 11:30am-3:00pm . They always have a daily soup and their sandwiches are some of the best in North County!

We recommend the breakfast Killer Club Sandwich, and especially the roasted and caramelized Vegetable Sandwich on rustic bread with layers of roasted vegetables, melted mozzarella, and drizzled with pesto.

Absolutely delicious! Other favorites include their Stoked Chili, Fish Tacos, and Caprese Salad.

Stoked! just received their music license, so stay tuned and please call or check their website for their live entertainment and Happy Hour schedule. Holiday catering is available. Stoked! is open daily and located at 1215 San Elijo Road in San Marcos (San Elijo Hills) 92078. Call 760-798-1322 or visit www.cafestoked.com.

Download their coupon and get $20 OFF your dining; or families with kids clip their (1) Kid’s Eat Free coupon with purchase of one adult entrée! Ignite is a great place to meet friends and family, impress a client or a date, or just hang out, relax and dine. There isn’t a bad seat in the house inside or outside on their beautifully designed and decorated Spanish-style patio garden with outside bar and fireplace. Located in La Costa, overlooking La Costa Green’s rolling hills, Ignite Bistro and Wine Spot is one of North County’s favorite hangouts. It offers an extensive wine collection to accompany their delectable appetizers, entrees and popular wood-fired, hand crafted Neopolitan-style pizza. Other offerings include sizzling juicy burgers and tender choice steaks; and visit their new Oyster Bar. Oyster Happy Hour Sun-Thurs from 6-7pm.

Uncork, drink and enjoy from a large selection of domestic or

imported wines at retail bottle prices. Check out their new handcrafted cocktails. Happy Hour is every day from 3-6pm and offers $4 or $6 drink specials as well as food specials. Sunday Brunch is from 10am3pm. Enjoy live music on Sunday from 12-3pm. Celebrate the New Year at Ignite Bistro & Wine Spot with a four-course prix fix dinner.

Add a “Manager’s Pick of the New Year” bottle of wine. Make your reservation today. There will be live music, the drinks will be flowing, and there’s no cover charge! Drink Specials are offered throughout the night with a complimentary Champagne toast at midnight to ring in the New Year.

They are open New Year’s Day with Brunch and Bottomless Mimosas.

Catch all the Bowl Games with the sound on! Ignite Bistro & Wine Spot is located at 6996 El Camino Real, Carlsbad 92011. Call 760-438-7800 or visit www.ignitecarlsbad.com.

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Garden of Lights

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Pour House – at the beach in Oceanside

(check website for complete schedule www.pourhouseoceanside.com) December 12/5 Friday, 5th: Outside Straights 5-9 12/6 Saturday, Coyote Blues Redemption 5-9, Projekt X 10-1 12/8 Monday, Karaoke 8-1 12/9 Tuesday, DJ Lexicon Devil 9:30-2 12/10 Wednesday, Open Mic Night 8:30-12 12/13 Saturday, Boogie Brothers 5-9, Planet X 10-1 12/15 Monday, Karaoke 8-1 12/16 Tuesday, DJ Lexicon Devil 9:30-2 12/17 Wednesday, Open Mic Night 8:30-12 12/18 Thursday, Barnwell Shift 9-12 12/20 Saturday, Money Band 10-1 12/22 Monday, Karaoke 8-1 12/23 Tuesday, DJ Lexicon Devil 9:30-2 12/26 Friday, Planet X 10-1 12/19 Monday, Karaoke 8-1 12/30 Tuesday, DJ Lexicon Devil 9:30-2

12/31 Wednesday, New Years Eve Party! Live Music TBA January 1/2 Friday, Shocks of Mighty 9-1 1/3 Saturday, Coyote Blues Redemption 5-9, Project X 10-1 1/5 Monday, Karaoke 8-1 1/6 Tuesday, DJ Lexicon Devil 9:30-2 1/7 Wednesday, Open Mic Night 8:30-12 1/10 Saturday, Money Band 10-1 1/12 Monday, Karaoke 8-1 1/13 Tuesday, DJ Lexicon Devil 9:30-2 1/14 Wednesday, Open Mic Night 8:30-12 1/16 Friday, Klown Fish 9-1 1/17 Saturday, Gone Blonde 5-9, Tighten Ups 10-1 Pour House is located at 1903 S. Coast Hwy 101, Oceanside 92054. Call (760) 994-3108 or visit www. pourhouseoceanside.com.

Café Panini Lineup Every Wednesday 4-7pm Open Mic. All artists welcome! Live art, comedians, singer songwriters, storytellers etc. Sundays 3–6pm live music. Fridays 6–9pm live music. Saturdays 6 – 9pm live music.

Dec. 5 Friday 6-9 pm Silver Spurs (country) Dec. 6 Saturday 6-9 pm L.A. Edwards (Folk Rock) Dec. 7 Sunday 3-6 pm TBD Dec. 12 Friday 6-9 pm Tower 7 (Surf Rock) Dec. 13 Saturday 6-9 pm Jessica Hall and Marklyn (of Marklyn and Random access vinyl) Dec. 14 Sunday 3-6 pm Scott Samuels (Singer Songwriter)

Dec. 19 Friday 6-9 pm Danielle Taylor (Singer Songwriter) Dec. 20 Saturday 6-9 pm North County Lumber Truck (Rock/ Blues) Dec. 21 Sunday 3-6 pm Mike Wojniak (folk rock) Dec. 26 Friday 6-9 pm TBD Dec. 27 Saturday 6-9 pm TBD Dec. 28 Sunday 3-6 pm TBD Jan. 9 Friday 6-9 pm Lauren Krippner (singer songwriter) Jan. 30 Friday 6-9 pm Lauren Krippner (singer songwriter) Café Panini is located at 505 Oak Avenue, Carlsbad, 92008. For more information call (760) 730-9183 or visit http://cafepaninicarlsbad.com/

Aztec Brewery Music Lineup Dec 5-Stevie Harris of The Styletones–Soul Classics Dec 12-Raggabond–Brazilian Reggae, Bossa, Samba Dec 13–Project Out of Bounds–Reggae, Rock Dec 19–Stratos–Pop, Soul, Jazz, Funk

Dec 20–Joe Wood & The Lonely Ones–Soul, Blues, Rock Dec 26–Rico Estrada of Ease Up–Reggae Jan 2–Heavy Wall–Hard Rock, Soul, Blues Check Aztec Brewery is located at 2330 La Mirada Drive, #300, Vista 92081. Call (800) 706-6324 or for complete lineup, visit www.aztecbrewery.com/upcoming_acts.html.

Pala Casino Spa and Resort Lineup Jim Gaffigan, The White Bread Tour December 6, Saturday, 7:30 p.m & 9:30 p.m.

Popular comedian Jim Gaffigan will make Pala Casino Spa & Resort a major stop on The White Bread Tour at 7:30 p.m.(SOLD OUT) and 9:30 p.m., Saturday, December 6. Gaffigan is a Grammy-nominated comedian, New York Times best-selling author, a top-touring, multi-platinum performer and the father of five. He has been featured on Comedy Central and has five albums in the Top 25 of iTunes comedy. His first book, debuted at number five on the New York Times best-seller list where it remained for 17 weeks. Tickets start at $65.

New Year’s Eve, Hosted by Siren’s Crush December 31, Wednesday, 9 p.m.

New Year’s Eve revelers will have opportunities galore to ring in 2015 at Pala Casino Spa & Resort. The big party will be in the Infinity Showroom and will be hosted by Siren’s Crush, one of Southern California’s hottest dance bands.

The showroom doors will open at 8 p.m. and the show starts at 9 p.m. All seats will be reserved. Tickets are $35.

Kathy Griffin January 10, Saturday, 7:30 p.m.

After a sell-out in January, six-time Grammy-nominated

and two-time EMMY-winning comedian Kathy Griffin will start another new year on the Events Center stage at 7:30 p.m., Saturday, January 10, at Pala Casino Spa & Resort.

Griffin’s multi-faceted career has been spurred by her rapidfire wit and talent to adapt to a live stage, cable TV specials or network television comedy or drama productions. This year, she received her sixth Grammy nomination and first win for Best Comedy Album, “Kathy Griffin, Calm Down Gurrl.”

Ringo Starr And His All Starr Band At Pala Casino March 14 Tickets are now on sale for Ringo Starr and his All Starr Band–Steve Lukather, Richard Page, Gregg Rolie, Todd Rundgren, Gregg Bissonette and Warren Ham at Pala Casino on March 14.

This incarnation of the All Starr band is the same lineup he has played with since 2012, and the addition of these new dates comes as no surprise to anyone who has heard Ringo talk about this band, with whom he loves performing. “We have so much fun playing together, we don’t want it to end!” For tour dates please visit www.ringostarr.com or www.palacasino.com.

Pala Casino Spa & Resort, 11154 Highway 76, Pala, CA 92059. For more information call (1-877) 946-7252 or visit www.palacasino.com

Tuscany Holiday Shows December 21, Sunday, 7pm, Christmas Show Christmas Concert Show casing Jazz & R&B arrangements of Christmas Songs featuring Tuscany House Band. Tickets $25 advance/$30 day of event. 2-hour show features International Recording Artists & Touring Musicians.

December 26, Friday, 8pm, Comedy Showcase–Clinton Jackson (comedy central, late show with Craig Ferguson) Tickets $25 advance/$30 day of event. 2- hour show includes 3 other nationally touring/network TV comedians.

December 31, New Years Eve, NYE Party!

Tuscany’s Main Dining Room & Piano Lounge. Live Music–Tuscany House Band featuring Rick Randle from Striker. Dinner & Dancing: Pop Classics 8pm–1am.

Copa West aka the Tuscany Back Room: Live Orchestra featuring The Bandworks. Dinner & Dancing: Jazz Standards. 2 shows: 5-8:30pm and 9-12:30am January 31, Saturday, 8pm, Comedy Showcase–Paul Morressy (late show w David letterman) Tickets $25 advance/$30 day of event.

2-hour show includes 3 other nationally touring/network TV comedians.

Tuscany is located at 6981 El Camino Real #103, Carlsbad.

Call (760) 929-8111 or visit www. tuscanylacosta.com.

CASBAH Shows GLASS SPELLS, PRGRM, DANCING STRANGERS Mon Dec 01 JONATHAN RICHMAN Tue Dec 02 AUTHOR & PUNISHER Wed Dec 03 SUPERSUCKERS, STREETWALKIN’ CHEETAHS Fri Dec 05 HORSE FEATHERS, SARA-JACKSON HOLMAN Sat Dec 06 VINYL JUNKIES RECORD SWAP Sat Dec 06 THE ATARIS, TEENAGE KICKS, FLOODLOVE Sun Dec 07 X, THE BLASTERS Thu Dec 11 ALLAH-LAS, TASHAKI MIYAKI Fri Dec 12 MY BRIGHTEST DIAMOND, ISLAND BOY Sat Dec 13 COLLEGE Sun Dec 14 MYSTIC BRAVES, MUSCLE BEECH, SWIFT BEATS Tue Dec 16 MANUAL SCAN, NE1, THE BASSICS Thu Dec 18 BIG SANDY AND HIS FLYRITE BOYS, SLEEPWALKERS Sat Dec 20 IDYLL WILD, BOYCHICK, CASANOVA FRANKENSTEIN Mon Dec 22 WHITEY MORGAN AND THE 78’S, JAKE LOBAN Fri Jan 09 FLESH EATERS Sun Jan 11 MIDGE URE Tue Jan 13 WHITE ARROWS Sun Jan 18 MATES OF STATE Tue Jan 27 BEACON Sat Jan 31 The Casbah is located at 2501 Kettner Avenue, San Diego.

Visit www.casbahmusic.com

San Diego Opera Presents La Bohème January 24, 27, 29, 7 pm and February 1, 2 pm San Diego Opera is pleased to open the 2014-2015 mainstage opera season with Puccini’s beloved classic La bohème on Saturday, January 24 for four performances. La bohème was the first opera the Company produced in 1965, 50 years ago. La bohème tells the story of young friends in Paris and the poet Rodolfo’s love affair the sick and ailing seamstress Mimì. Considered by many to be the “perfect” first time opera, it one of the most popular operas produced and served as the basis of the musical Rent.

Making an important Company debut in the role of Mimì is American soprano Alyson Cambridge. She is joined by American tenor Harold Meers as the poet Rodolfo and American soprano Sara Gartland as Musetta, both also in Company debuts. Baritone Malcolm MacKenzie, who was last heard in last season’s The Elixir of Love as Sgt. Belcore, returns to sing Schaunard. He is joined by baritone Morgan Smith who was last heard as Starbuck in 2012’s MobyDick to sing Marcello. Bass-baritone Christian Van Horne makes a house debut to sing Colline and bass-baritone Scott Sikon, last heard as Cristiano in 2014’s A Masked Ball, returns to sing double duty as Alcindro and Benoit.

San Diego Opera’s resident conductor Karen Keltner leads the orchestra for these performances. British director Isabella Bywater will stage the action in this English National Opera/Cincinnati Opera production, which she also designed. These performances will be the eleventh time La bohème has been performed by San Diego Opera with performances happening in 1965, 1968, 1975, 1980, 1985, 1990, 1995, 2000, 2005, and 2010. Performed in Italian with English translations above the stage.

La bohème will have a radio broadcast on Saturday, January 31, 2015 at 8PM on KPBS radio, 89.5 FM (97.7 FM Calexico) and online at www.kpbs.org San Diego Civic Theatre single ticket prices start at $45 and can be purchased by calling (619) 533-7000 or online at www.sdopera.com.

www.NorthCountySun.com • December ’14–January ’15 • 27 WIN FREE TICKETS TO 7 SHOWS AT THE BELLY UP TAVERN

WIN FREE TICKETS TO 6 SHOWS AT THE HOUSE OF BLUES

The North County Sun and www.NorthCountySun.com are happy to announce an amazing ticket giveaway to North County’s premier concert venue, the Belly Up Tavern! Enter our ticket giveaway and win tickets to see one of these seven amazing shows: Jan 3 – 5th Annual Beat Farmers Hootenanny; Jan 10 – Wayward Sons; Jan 16 – Wild Child; Jan 30 – Atomic Groove Happy Hour; Jan 31 – Abbey Road’s Beatles vs. Stones with Jumping Jack Flash; Feb 7 – Dead Man’s Party; Feb 8 – An Evening with Jim Brickman-seated show.

It’s easy to win free pair of tickets to one of 7 shows at the Belly Up Tavern. Just visit www.

NorthCountySun.com and fill in the simple registration form. Winners will be randomly selected and will be notified by phone and email. Only (1) entry is allowed per person/email address. 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!

The North County Sun and www.NorthCountySun.com have once again partnered with the Live Nation, the biggest concert promoter in the United States, to give away tickets to see six amazing shows at the world famous House of Blues. Enter to win a pair of tickets to see: 12/11–Frankie Ballard, 12/19–Where’s The Band? Tour feat Dustin Kensrue (Thrice), Dan Andriano (Alkaline Trio), & more, 12/27–Holiday Hangover Tribute Show to The Cure, U2, Billy Idol, and more, 1/18–G. Love & Special Sauce, 1/21–Guster, 1/28–The Devil Makes Three.

Enter to win a free pair of tickets to see one of these six shows. Just visit www.NorthCountySun.com and fill in the simple entry form. Select your top three choices. Ticket winners will be randomly selected and contacted by phone and email. We cannot guarantee your selections. 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.

BELLY UP TAVERN Upcoming Shows

143 S Cedros, Solana Beach, Ca 92075 • (858) 481 8140 • www.bellyup.com Date Wed Dec 3, 8pm Thurs Dec 4, 8pm Sun Dec 7, 8pm Tues Dec 9, 8pm Thurs Dec 11, 8pm Fri Dec 12, 5:30 pm Fri Dec 12, 9pm Sun Dec 14, 8pm Tues Dec 16, 8pm Wed Dec 17, 8pm Thurs Dec 18, 9pm Fri Dec 19, 5:30pm Fri Dec 19, 9pm Sat Dec 20, 9pm Sun Dec 21, 8pm Fri Dec 26, 9pm Sat Dec 27, 9pm Sun Dec 28, 8pm Mon Dec 29, 9pm Tues Dec 30, 8pm Wed Dec 31, 8pm Wed Dec 31, 9:30 Thurs Jan 1, 9pm Fri Jan 2, 5:30pm Fri Jan 2, 9pm Sat Jan 3, 8pm Sun Jan 4, 8pm Tues Jan 6, 8pm Fri Jan 9, 9pm Sat Jan 10,9pm Sun Jan 11, 8pm Tues Jan 13, 8pm Wed Jan 14, 8pm Thurs Jan 15, 9pm Fri Jan 16, 9pm Sat Jan 17, 8pm Mon Jan 19, 8pm Thurs Jan 22, 9pm Fri Jan 23, 5:30–8pm Fri Jan 23, 9pm Sat Jan 24, 9pm Sun Jan 25, 8pm Tues Jan 27, 9pm Thurs Jan 29, 9pm Fri Jan 30,5 :30–8pm Fri Jan 30, 9pm Sat Jan 31, 2-5 pm Sat Jan 31, 9pm

Headliner/Supporting Act An Evening With Chris Isaak–Holiday Show An Evening With The Robert Cray Band–SOLD OUT! An Evening With Judy Collins–Holiday + Hits seated show An Evening with Bebel Gilberto–SEATED SHOW The Venice Christmas Show w/ Paul Cannon Atomic Groove Happy Hour Pepper– w/ The Movement, New Beat Fund SOLD OUT! For the Sender–Sean and Sara Watkins of Nickel Creek w/ Jordan Pundik of New Found Glory, Alex Woodard, Nena Anderson, Molly Jenson The Brian Setzer Orchestra w/ Holiday Show–SOLD OUT! A Country Christmas with Sara Petite and Bastard Sons of Johnny Cash Johnny Marr w/ Meredith Sheldon Atomic Groove Happy Hour Who’s Bad–The Ultimate Michael Jackson Tribute Band 12th Annual Ugly Sweater Party–Gnarlywood Presents with The Young Guns and DJ Hugh Janus Dick Dale’s Holiday Show w/ The Midnight Pine A Cash’d Out Christmas with special guest Rosie Flores w/ Dead Rock West The Greyboy Allstars w/ guest The Aggrolites w/ The Creepy Creeps and The Expanders Tainted Love–80’s Dance! w/ DJ Man Cat Cracker and Camper Van Beethoven Happy Hour with Candye Kane w/ Debbie Davies Donavon Frankenreiter–New Year’s Eve w/ Tom Curren Anuhea–Polynesian Underground Presents w/ guest Atomic Groove Happy Hour Pato Banton w/ guest The 5th Annual Beat Farmers Hootenanny Feat. The Farmers, Joey Harris and the Mentals, Rolle Love and Bird Rock, with special guests Fred Le Blanc of Cowboy Mouth, Billy Bacon of the Forbidden Pigs Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue w/ guest–SOLD OUT! Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue Katchafire w/ guest Wayward Sons w/ Wag Halen The Jayhawks w/ guest The Wood Brothers w/ guest Marc Cohn w/ Phil Cody–seated show Dead Kennedy’s–Featuring: East Bay Ray and Klaus Flouride, DH Peligro, Skip McSkipster w/ guest Wild Child w/ guest Tower of Power w/ Ben Powell Duo Randy Rogers Band w/ Wade Bowen MarchFourth Marching Band w/ Turkuaz Atomic Groove Happy Hour Big Head Todd & The Monsters Big Head Todd & The Monsters An Evening With Los Lobos The Wailers w/ guest Keller Williams and the Motet w/ Keller Williams–9:00–10:30 The Motet–11:00–1:00 am Atomic Groove Happy Hour Dave Alvin and Phil Alvin with The Guilty Ones w/ guest The Banding Together Matinee–The Lovebirds w/ Tolan Shaw, Dr. Seahorse Abbey Road’s Beatles VS. Stones with Jumping Jack Flash

For the Sender Concert Benefiting Switchfoot Bro-Am Foundation December 14, Sunday, 8pm This special night at the Belly Up Tavern will make for a wonderful evening of wellknown musicians such as Sara and Sean Watkins (Nickel Creek), Jordan Pundik (New Found Glory), Molly Jenson, Nena Anderson, Andy Powers and Alex Woodard as they take the stage and sing songs from the “For The Sender” book and album.

The show will benefit the Bro-Am Foundation which provides grants to local beneficiary partners that support at-risk children facing adversity and hardship in their life.

Tickets are $18 advance or $20 at the door. Belly Up is at 143 S. Cedros Ave, Solana Beach 92075. Photo by Natalie Warr.

House of Blues and Live Nation Shows Purchase tickets at www.livenation.com DATE

ARTIST & SUPPORT

Alex Clare Presented by Ones to Watch with Skype Three

Hearts Tour w/ Taylor Bennett Fleetwood Mac On With The Show w/ Lindsey Buckingham / Mick Fleetwood / Christine McVie / John McVie / Stevie Nicks Inspector presented by Asi Suena

Breakthru Entertainment Mike Birbiglia–Thank God For Jokes K.Flay Eric Hutchinson & Tristan Prettyman The City & Sand Tour Presented by KPRi 102.1 w/ Nick Howard SuicideGirls Blackheart Burlesque Tour Presented by FM 94/9 Augustana w/ Scars on 45 Star Night featuring Lindsey Stirling w/ Mat Kearney Frankie Ballard presented by Ones to Watch with Skype & KSON w/ A Thousand Horses 91X presents Wrex The Halls w/ Cage The Elephant / Alt-J / Interpol / Billy Idol / Spoon / Banks Howie Day w/ Savannah Philyaw / Bad And The Ugly

VENUE

Tue 12/2, 8:00pm House of Blues Tue 12/2, 8:00pm Viejas Arena Wed 12/3, 7:30pm House of Blues Voodoo Room Fri 12/5, 9:30pm House of Blues Fri 12/5, 8:00pm Balboa Theatre Sun 12/7, 7:00pm House of Blues Voodoo Room Sun 12/7, 6:30pm House of Blues Sun 12/7, 10:15p Mon 12/8, 7:30pm Wed 12/10, 7:30pm Thu 12/11, 8:00pm Fri 12/12, 5:30pm

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

The Noise & Rock 105.3 present In This Moment Black Widow

Valley View Casino Center Sun 12/14, 8:00pm House of Blues Voodoo Room Sun 12/14, 6:50pm House of Blues

Breakthru Entertainment HIM Metal Archives Tour w/ Motionless In White / WOUNDS Where’s The Band? Tour w/ Dustin Kensrue (THRICE) / Dan

Mon 12/15, 6:30pm House of Blues Thu 12/18, 8:00pm House of Blues Fri 12/19, 7:30pm House of Blues

Groove International WINTER WONDERLAND

Kirk Franklin presents Gospel Brunch Eddie Baltrip & The

Fri 12/19, 7:15pm House of Blues Voodoo Room Sat 12/20, 6:15pm House of Blues Voodoo Room Sun 12/21, 11am House of Blues

Mighty Mighty Bosstones w/ The Interrupters / The O.S.S.

Sun 12/21, 7:30pm House of Blues

Holiday Hangover ft. The Cured: The Cure Experience w/ The Joshua Tree: A Tribute to U2 / Idolized: The Ultimate Billy Idol Tribute Band / Fears For Tears: The Definitive Tears For Fears Tribute Band / Cosmic Thing: The World’s Greatest Tribute to the B52s Pity Sex w/ Whirr

Sat 12/27, 8:00pm House of Blues

Tour w/ Twelve Foot Ninja / Starset / 3 Pill Morning

Andriano (Alkaline Trio) / Casey Crescenzo (The Dear Hunter) / Matt Pryor (The Get Up Kids) / Andy Jackson (Hot Rod Circuit)

Groove International HOB Signature Series Fulfillment

(Oceanside Sound System)

6ONE9 & Madman w/ Arena / Relax Max Lola Demure’s Burlesque & Variety Show Groove International SUNDAY FUNDAY BASH G. Love & Special Sauce w/ Matt Costa This Wild Life w/ Moderne Guster w/ Kishi Bashi (solo)

Mon 1/5, 7:30pm House of Blues Voodoo Room Fri 1/9, 8:00pm House of Blues Sat 1/10, 9:00pm House of Blues Voodoo Room Sun 1/11, 7:15pm House of Blues Sun 1/18, 8:00pm House of Blues Fri 1/9, 7:30pm House of Blues Voodoo Room Wed 1/21, 8:00pm House of Blues

Rockstar Energy presents Pierce The Veil & Sleeping With Sirens Fri 1/23, 6:45pm Viejas Arena The World Tour

Kirk Franklin presents Gospel Brunch The Devil Makes Three w/ Joe Pug Silverstein w/ Beartooth / Hands Like Houses / My Iron Lung

Sun 1/25, 11am House of Blues Wed 1/28 & Thu House of Blues 1/29, 8:00pm Sat 1/31, 6:30pm House of Blues

Jazz Guitarist Peter Sprague Gigs Around Town www.petersprague.com 12/02/14 Peter Sprague & Leonard Patton California State University San Marcos, San Marcos, CA 7:00pm, Free!

12/04/14 Peter Sprague Plays Solo The Roxy Restaurant, Encinitas, CA 7:00pm, Free!

12/05/14 Gilbert Castellanos & Peter Sprague The Westgate Hotel, San Diego, CA 8:00pm 12/11/14 Peter Sprague Plays Solo The Roxy Restaurant, Encinitas, CA 7:00pm, Free!

12/14/14 Scott Wilkie Christmas Show Spaghettini, Seal Beach, CA 7:00pm, $20 12/18/14 Peter Sprague Plays Solo The Roxy Restaurant, Encinitas, CA 7:00pm, Free!

12/24/14 Peter Sprague’s Annual Del Mar Christmas Eve Concert Del Mar Amphitheatre, Del Mar, CA 1:00pm, Free!

12/27/14 Peter Sprague and Leonard Patton Le Papagayo, Encinitas, CA 7:00pm, Free!

28 • December ’14–January ’15 • www.NorthCountySun.com Find more entertainment at www.NorthCountySun.com

California Center for the Arts, Escondido

Poway Center for the Performing Arts Foundation

Mariachi Sol de Mexico, December 5, Friday, 7:30pm Mariachi Sol de Mexico: A Merri-Achi Christmas is a platinum-selling, Grammynominated mariachi ensemble presenting a colorful celebration of Mexico’s Christmas traditions, embracing the romanticism of Mexico’s land, culture and people. This show includes seasonal song and dance along with select Mariachi classics. Tickets: $30-$25 The Center Chorale: A Choral Yuletide, December 6, Saturday, 7:30pm Songs of the holiday season, both classic and contemporary are sung by The Center Chorale and Center Children’s Chorus. Join us for a concert of favorite tunes with adults and children singing together–a beautiful beginning to this happy time of the year. Tickets: $20-$10 Pink Martini, December 7, Sunday, 7:30pm Formed by pianist Thomas Lauderdale in 1994, Pink Martini is an American band with international flair and a penchant for the nostalgic. Known as the “little orchestra,” Pink Martini’s globally-inspired repertoire is wildly diverse, crossing genres of classical, Latin, jazz and oldfashioned pop.Tickets: $85-$35 Merle Haggard, December 10, Wednesday, 7:30pm A Country Music Hall of Famer, Grammy-award winner and most recently a Kennedy Center Honoree, Merle Haggard is a country music icon and living legend.

Haggard and his songs retain the grit, heart and honesty that first won him fans, and the standing as “the poet of the common man.” Tickets: $75-$35 Christmas with Lúnasa featuring Special Guest Karan Casey, December 17, Wednesday, 7:30pm Christmas with Lúnasa, featuring special guest Karan Casey, is a Celtic celebration not to be missed! The accolades are pouring in: Folk Roots magazine (UK) dubbed Lúnasa as an “Irish music dream team” and Grammy-winning guest vocalist Karan Casey has been described as one of the most innovative and provocative voices in traditional and contemporary Irish music.

Tickets: $35-$30

Blind Boys of Alabama Christmas Show, December 23, Tuesday, 7:30pm The Blind Boys of Alabama Christmas show will get you into the holiday spirit with gospel tinged versions of seasonal favorites along with gospel classics in a joyous evening of soul stirring music. The five time GRAMMY award winners rely on over seven decades of touring experience to achieve their goal of “spiritually uplifting audiences.”

The Blind Boys are known for crossing multiple musical boundaries with their remarkable interpretations of spiritual material by songwriters such as Ben Harper, Eric Clapton, Prince, and Tom Waits. Tickets: $50-$25 Peking Acrobats, January 10, Saturday, 7:30pm The Peking Acrobats are masters of agility and grace, defying gravity with awe-inspiring gymnastic displays of contortion, flexibility and control. Accompanied by live musicians and high-tech special effects, the acrobats bring the excitement of a Chinese Carnival to the stage! Tickets: $50-$25 Westminster Chorus, January 17, Saturday, 7:30pm Barbershop singing at its finest, the Westminster chorus performs beautiful harmonies and choral theatrics that have earned them an impressive set of accomplishments and praise, including the 2009 ‘Choir of the World’ Pavarotti Trophy and the International Chorus Gold Medal of the Barbershop Harmony Society for 2007 and 2010. Tickets: $30* Jesse Cook, January 24, Saturday, 7:30pm Musician and producer Jesse Cook is renowned for his signature rumba-flamenco guitar playing, which combines elements of musical styles from around the globe.

His music has been featured on several episodes of Sex in the City, the Buddha Bar compilations and several Olympic games. Tickets: $60-$35 Alberta Ballet: Fumbling Towards Ecstasy, January 25, Sunday, 7:30pm Alberta Ballet: Fumbling Towards Ecstasy showcases a troupe of 30 classically trained dancers tracing the deeply spiritual odyssey of a woman’s life from first romantic encounter to mature love. Living musical icon, Sarah McLaughlin’s music is featured throughout the performance. Tickets: $65-$20 California Center for the Arts, Escondido is located at 340 N Escondido Blvd, Escondido, CA 92025. For more information call (800) 988-4253 or visit www.artcenter.org.

You Will See Things Clearly Again

Feel Great Look Great Inc. and Headquarters Salon and Wig Store Helping Chemo Patients

So often we neglect taking care of our eyes and our vision. Sometimes we don’t pay enough attention if we have dry eyes, blurred vision, or easily get eye infections….especially during the dry months of the year.

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.

Cathy Ketchum, Founding Director of “Feel Great Look Great Foundation, Inc” and owner of The Headquarters Salon and Wig Store in San Marcos, is making her life dream come true by helping Chemo patients Feel Great and Look Great while going through the process of Chemo Therapy. Feel Great Look Great is a 501C(3) foundation that helps chemo patients purchase quality artificial or real hair wigs so they can feel better by looking their best with dignity while going through and after chemo therapy.

The Headquarters was voted Retailer of the Month by Raquel Welch Wigs and is one of the best places in all of San Diego to get a wig or hairpiece, especially if you are a recovering chemo patient.

Ketchum is an expert with wigs and styling hair and her specialty is working with chemo patients. It has been her dream to have a foundation to help patients that need help purchasing a wig. Cathy’s new charity foundation “Feel

David Benoit Christmas Tribute to Charlie Brown December 6, Saturday, 8pm The holiday offering this December will be classic Vince Guaraldi Christmas tunes performed by one of our greatest contemporary jazz pianists. David Benoit is an accomplished pianist, composer and conductor who, for the past twenty years, has created, recorded and performed a variety of projects celebrating his love of the music of original Peanuts composer, Vince Guaraldi. Benoit’s Christmas Tribute to Charlie Brown concert will feature a special appearance by a local youth choir.

Since launching his recording career in 1977, David Benoit’s expansive career as a contemporary jazz pianist and composer has included over 25 solo recordings. His ’80s releases “This Side Up,” “Freedom at Midnight” and the Grammy-nominated “Every Step of the Way” are considered influential genre classics. Tickets: $14-$49.

Felix Cavaliere’s Rascals January 24, Saturday, 8pm Best known as the singer and keyboard player for the Rascals (originally the Young Rascals) during the 1960s, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee Felix Cavaliere sang on six of the Rascals celebrated “blue-eyed soul” singles including “Groovin’,” “Good Lovin’,” “A Beautiful Morning ” and “I’ve Been Lonely Too Long.”. Tickets: $14-58.

Poway Center for the Performing Arts Foundation is located at 15498 Espola Road, Poway, CA 92064. For more information visit www.powayarts.org

Great Look Great, Inc” does just this. Chemo patients that need help with purchasing a wig can apply for financial assistance. The wig store carries over 100 synthetic and human wigs and hairpieces by Jon Renau, Raquel Welch, and Eva Gabor and has a private consultation room. The Headquarters will find and fit you with the perfect wig and will custom cut your wig to perfectly fit you, and to make it even more natural, they will also color it to match your hair color or give it a perm.

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

Home Sellers Advisory This advisory to home sellers is provided as a courtesy

by David Boe, owner/broker of Boe Real Estate, sharing 30 years of local broker experience from selling over 1,000 homes: Advisory #1: Beware of the “High Price” listing presentation. These agents have one goal and that is to get a signed listing contract by pitching an unrealistic high list price. I have a unique response for sellers to give these agents and a marketing strategy for this situation.

Advisory #2: Beware of the “Universal Phone Call” that goes something like this; “Hello, I have a buyer interested in buying your home, are you interested in selling?” Truth is very few of these solicitation calls have a specific buyer.

If you answer yes to their question, ask them to put their buyer’s name on a “single party” listing agreement, so your obligation is only if that specific buyer buys your home.

Advisory #3: Beware of the “Great Promise”. These agents convincingly tell you that they list and sell most of their own listings, with no other agent involved…..and they will lower the total listing commission from 5 or 6% to 3% when they sell your home themselves. The truth is; very few agents sell their own listings! So, they get a 5 or 6% list-

ing contract by promising lower commissions that rarely occur. I have a simple solution for this too, that sellers can request from these crafty agents.

Advisory #4: Beware of agents that will “Match” another agent’s total commission. I have listed homes at 1.5% to me for 30 years with 2.5% to buyer’s broker for a 4.0% total commission. Some agents say they will match my 4%, but they only offer 2.0% in the MLS to the buyer’s broker and they keep 2% for themselves. “Is that in the best interest of the seller that they are representing, or themselves”? While commissions are negotiable, most buyer agents expect a 2.5% minimum commission. Have the agent disclose in the listing agreement that only 2% is going to buyer’s broker in MLS. Then, have the agent print out the listings in your area to show you how many other listings offer 2% to buyer’s broker. Commissions to buyer’s broker are clearly stated in the MLS. David Boe offers 30 years of reputable and honest broker experience. He saves his home sellers and buyers thousands of dollars with reduced commissions to sellers and rebates to buyers. Contact David Boe at: 760-944-1160 or visit www.DavidBoe.com. CalBRE#00672393.

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San Diego City of San Marcos Senior Center Events Program December 19, 10:45am -“A Holiday Surprise” black tie Symphony Concerts Lunch The San Marcos Senior Center serves a nutritious lunch luncheon with The Hot Flash Follies followed by a gourMonFri at 11:30am.

Reservations must be made by calling met lunch at 11:30. at Copley Hall (760)744-5535 ext. 3606. Lunch choices include a hot or December 31, 10:30–11:30am- New Years Eve Party with a

QUINT PLAYS KHACHATURIAN December 5-6, 7pm; December 7, 2pm. Copley Symphony Hall PHILIPPE QUINT (VIOLIN) December 9, 7:30pm The Auditorium at TSRI

BACH AND RACHMANINOFF December 12-13, 8pm; December 14, 2pm. Copley Symphony Hall SCHUBERT, MOZART AND TCHAIKOVSKY December 15, 7:30pm. UCSD–Conrad Prebys Hall RYAN ADAMS IN CONCERT December 15, 7:30pm. Copley Symphony Hall MOSCOW BALLET’S GREAT RUSSIAN NUTCRACKER December 16, 7pm. Copley Symphony Hall HOLIDAY POPS with EILEEN IVERS: A CELTIC CELEBRATION December 19, 8pm; December 20, 2pm &8pm; December 21, 7:30pm. Copley Symphony Hall HOLIDAY POPS (Family Festival version) December 21, 2pm. Copley Symphony Hall SAN DIEGO BALLET PRESENTS: THE NUTCRACKER December 27, 7:30pm; December 28, 2:30pm. Copley Symphony Hall SALUTE TO VIENNA: NEW YEAR’S CONCERT 2015 January 1, 2:30pm Copley Symphony Hall A CHARLIE CHAPLIN CELEBRATION: 100 Years of The Little Tramp January 3, 8pm. Copley Symphony Hall SIR NEVILLE MARRINER January 9-10, 8pm; January 11, 2pm. Copley Symphony Hall TANGO BUENOS AIRES January 16, 8pm. Copley Symphony Hall BEHOLD THE BOLD UMBRELLAPHANT! January 25, 2pm. Copley Symphony Hall SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE: 2015 TOUR January 26, 7:30pm. Copley Symphony Hall

cold entrée with dessert and Soup & Salad Bar option every Tuesday and Thursday. $4 suggested donation for seniors 60 & over, under 60 $5 cost. Lunch transportation is provided for San Marcos seniors that no longer drive. $1 suggested donation is requested. They accept EBT cards. Must call to make advance reservations for many of their events.

December 4, 11:30am -“All Things Disney” Presented

by Lora at the Piano, Lora Clark will be playing an hour long tribute to Mr. Walt Disney, featuring some Disney favorites.

December 10 and December 17, 10–1pm, Holiday Shopping At the San Marcos Senior Center!

December 18, 2-4pm Holiday Ballroom Dance by the Billy Harper Band.

live musical performance by Timeless Tunes provided by E-4 Entertainment. Lunch will be served at 11:30am.

Saturdays–8:30 -10am- Soul Line Dancing Class cost is $5.00 a class.

Tuesdays – Walmart Shopping bus.

Wednesdays – 2–4pm–Tap Dance Club cost is $25.00 a month or $10.00 per class.

January 15, 2–4pm- New Years Ballroom Dance by the Billy Harper Band. Cost is $5.00 and includes Refreshments.

Free Dance Lessons by Mel Carrillo at 1pm.

The San Marcos Senior Center is located at 111 Richmar Avenue, San Marcos. For a complete list of activities visit www.san-marcos.net/seniors or call 760)744-5535 ext.

3618. more information.

Valley View Casino Center

San Diego’s Balloon Parade Features More Big Balloons Than Macy’s Parade

12/6 San Diego Sockers vs. Turlock Express 12/12 91x presents Wrex the Halls featuring Cage The Elephant, Alt-J, Interpol, Billy Idol, Spoon, and Banks.

12/13 San Diego Sockers vs. Seattle Impact 12/31 LED OMFG NYE 2015 1/3 San Diego Sockers vs. Sacramento Surge.

1/10 San Diego Sockers vs. Harrisburg Heat 1/18 Eric Church 1/21-25 Disney on Ice presents Let’s Celebrate 1/31 San Diego Sockers vs. Seattle Impact.

2/7 San Diego Sockers vs. Baltimore Blast.

The Valley View Casino Center is located at 3500 Sports Arena Blvd, San Diego, CA 92110. For more information or tickets visit ticketmaster.com or www. valleyviewcasinocenter.com.

Vista Christmas Parade December 7, Saturday, 1-3pm

JOHANNES MOSER (CELLO) January 28, 7:30pm. The Auditorium at TSRI JOHN WILLIAMS: MAESTRO OF THE MOVIES January 30-31, 8pm. Copley Symphony Hall MOZART AND STRAUSS February 6-7, 8pm; February 8, 2pm. Copley Symphony Hall Tickets at www.sandiegosymphony.org.

Santa’s Magical Village & Tree Lighting at the San Marcos Community Center December 6–7, Saturday 3pm–8pm and Sunday 9am–3pm Visit Santa in the special village where the magic of the season comes alive! Stroll through the streets where children can create ornaments, write letters to Santa, decorate cookies, participate in carnival games and make holiday decorations while parents shop at arts and crafts booths. Entertainment including bands and choral groups will be featured throughout the weekend. The Rockin’ Cranberry Carolers will be one of the the highlights of the weekend.

There will be gourmet food trucks onsite during the Tree Lighting on Saturday and there will be specialty food vendors on Sunday. Santa will be available for visits and photos on both days.

The spectacular lighting of the San Marcos holiday tree will take place on Saturday, Dec. 6 at 6:30 pm. Santa Claus will have the honor of climbing to the top of the tree and turning on thousands of twinkling lights. Entertainment for the tree lighting ceremony will begin at 5:30 pm.

Adults are $5 and children are $4. 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 please call (760) 744-9000 or visit www.san-marcos.net

The Vista Christmas Parade is on December 7, from 1 to 3pm. This year’s theme is “May the (Christmas) Force be With You” celebrating the 30th anniversary of the Return of the Jedi. The Vista Parade travels through downtown Vista on South Santa Fe from Civic Center Drive to Main Street.

This Christmas celebration features floats, bands, equestrians, international foods, Kids Land, arts and crafts, music, and more. As many as 10,000 spectators are expected. Historic airplanes fly over the event to start the parade. The Gazebo parking lot on Main Street features food vendors to delight your senses. The parade begins at 1pm and marches on until 3pm. This event is brought to you by the Vista Chamber of Commerce. Join the fun and make a day of it!

The Vista Christmas Parade is located at S Santa Fe Ave. & Main Street in Vista. For more information call (760) 414-9391 or visit vistachamber.org.

December 26, Friday, 3pm The scenic, bayside streets of downtown San Diego will come alive with the 24th Annual Port of San Diego Big Bay Balloon Parade – a National University Holiday Bowl Production, preceding 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 street-side 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.

Grandstand tickets are available for $20. Children under 3 yrs are free if they sit on your lap. 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. Visit www.holidaybowl.com.

Meals-on-Wheels Hosts Fourth Annual Share the Love Food Truck Event December 10, 11am – 2pm Meals-on-Wheels Greater San Diego, Inc. invite San Diegans to the 4th Annual Share the Love Food Truck Event on Wednesday, December 10, from 11am to 2pm.

In celebration of the Subaru ‘Share the Love’ event happening at Subaru dealerships throughout the country, 9 of San Diego’s top food trucks will be on-site serving gourmet meals to hungry patrons.

Each food truck will create a healthy dish that follows senior guidelines to feature on their menu for the day. Local celebrity chefs, Brian Malarkey and Richard Sweeney, will be joining the foodie event to judge a variety

of meals from each of the food trucks from 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Along with the annual “People’s Choice” award, there will also be a “Judge’s Choice” award for the top senior-healthy meal.

Competing food trucks for this year’s event include: Chubby’s Food Truck, Devilicious Food Truck, GreenGo Grilled Cheese, Haad Sai Thai Food, New York on Rye, Sweet Treats Truck, Tornado Potato, Two For The Road, Not so Fast!, and more. For additional information, call 619-278-4041 or visit www.meals-on-wheels.org

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Parade of Lights and Sailor Days at San Diego Bay La Jolla Christmas Parade participating in the scavenger hunt will receive a prize of Parade of Lights Holiday Party and Holiday Festival their choice from the glittering treasure chest.

December 8 and 15, Begins at 5pm The most spectacular Parade of Lights viewing on the bay is at the Maritime Museum of San Diego. Because the judging platform is one of the Maritime Museum’s historic vessels, all of the lit up boats parade right next to the Museum. Head over for a tasty holiday dinner and find your ideal location for watching the parade float by just a few feet away from you.

Sailor’s Days December 14-31, 9am–2pm The Star of India as well as other ships will be hosting Sailor’s Days every day from December 14-31, from 9 am to 2 pm. Adults and children alike can experience hands-on activities such as tying sailor’s knots, moving cargo, climbing through a steam engine, raising and lowering a topsail, and much more, while exploring the historic ships.

Children can participate in a scavenger hunt around the ships and learn about history while having fun. All children

All of these activities are included with regular admission prices at the Maritime Museum with adults at $16 each, children (4-12) at $8 each and seniors (62+) / military / students (13-17) at $13. Tickets may be purchased on line at www.sdmaritime.org or at the gate. Maritime Museum of San Diego is located at1492 N Harbor Dr, San Diego, 92101, Call (619)234-9153 or visit www.sdmaritime.org.

YMCA hosts the 24th Annual Paul Ecke, Jr. Poinsettia Ball

December 7, Sunday, 1:30–5:00pm Join the 57th Annual La Jolla Christmas Parade and Holiday Festival at 1:30pm on December 7. Equestrians arrive at 10am and the parade judging is at 12pm. This year’s theme is “Spirit of Christmas~Peace on Earth.” 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.

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, with music and food for everyone. This event is sponsored by the Audrey S. Geisel Dr. Seuss Fund. Join in all the fun on Sunday, December 8 in La Jolla.

For more information visit www.ljparade.com.

December 13, Saturday, 6pm The Magdalena Ecke Family YMCA will host the 24th Annual Paul Ecke, Jr. Poinsettia Ball on Saturday, December 13, in the Gary E. Biszantz Family Gymnasium. In the spirit of the giving season, The Magdalena Ecke Family YMCA and The Paul Ecke, Jr. Poinsettia Ball Committee are striving to raise over $100,000 for community outreach and YMCA scholarship opportunities, which will benefit 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 Giuseppe Fine 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.

The Paul Ecke, Jr. Poinsettia Ball makes this mission to serve thousands of youth, families and seniors each year, a reality. 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 or find contact information, please visit www.ecke.ymca.org/ poinsettiaball.html.

San Diego Humane Society Events Fur Fix Thursdays Every Thursday, 3-5pm Touch, pet and play with some incredibly cute and cuddly animals… or stop by the enrichment table and make toys for the animals. The event takes place at 576 Airport Road, Oceanside 92058.

Holiday Doggie Cafe December 12, Friday, 6pm.

Looking for an enjoyable evening with dog lovers?

People and pets mingle, nibble, and maybe learn a trick or two. The Doggie Cafe is at 572 Airport Road, Oceanside

92058. Please call (619) 299-7012, extension 2230, to make a reservation.

Wag & Walk December 21, Sunday, 8am Wag & Walk is a fun fitness adventure for canines and their human companions. Wag & Walk provides people and their pets with an opportunity for exercise, socialization and fun! Wag & Walk is open to all members of the community and takes place at Buena Vista Park, 1601 Shadowridge Dr., Vista 92081. Well-behaved dogs and their humans are invited to attend, as well as anyone looking for a little exercise and a fur-fix. Interested in adopting?

Available animals will be in attendance and ready to walk their way into your heart!

San Diego Humane Society and SPCA. For more information call (619)243-3423 or visit www.sdhumane.org

San Diego International Auto Show at Convention Center January 1–4 The San Diego International Auto Show features the widest variety of new vehicles under one roof! Visitors will be converging on the San Diego Convention Center from January 1 to 4 to see and compare over 400 2015 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 show features both new car and truck models from over 36 manufacturers. When not captivated by the cars, show visitors can participate in exciting, fun new features, family entertainment and interactive activities.

This year’s show will have 15,000 square feet dedicated to the Exotics Vault with vehicles from manufacturers like Bentley, Maserati, Ferrari, Lamborghini, Lotus, and more.

Don’t be the one to miss out!

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

North County Christmas Tree Lightings (check listings for up-to-date information) Encinitas: Santa will light the Encinitas Christmas tree at 5pm Saturday, Dec. 6 in the Lumberyard courtyard, 937 S. Highway 101. A holiday parade down the 101 follows. (760) 633-2740. www.encinitasparksandrec.com.

Carlsbad: “Holiday at the Rancho” at The Leo Carrillo Ranch Historic Park, 6200 Flying LC Lane, has a tree lighting at 5:15pm Saturday, Dec.6 and a family festival starting at 5pm. Tickets: $8 at the door, free for ages 3 and under.

(760) 434-2843.

Del Mar: Santa by the Sea and Tree Lighting in Del Mar. Includes holiday music by the Original Dickens Carolers, Santa and more. 2pm-5pm. (858) 755-1179. www. delmarmainstreet.com Solana Beach: Live music, visits with Santa and the annual tree lighting happens Sunday, Dec. 7 at Fletcher Cove Park, 111 S. Sierra Ave. (858) 720-2453.

Escondido: The annual Tree Lighting and Winter Wonderland at the California Center for the Arts, Escondido will be from 3 to 8 pm Saturday, Dec. 6 at 340 N. Escondido Blvd. Festivities include Santa, carolers, children’s crafts and snow. Visit www.artcenter.org.

Oceanside: Oceanside kicks off the holiday season with a grand Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony on December 4th at downtown’s Regal Center Plaza. This free event includes holiday music, milk and cookies, fun family crafts and a surprise special guest. Regal Movie Theatre 401 Mission Ave Oceanside, CA 92054. www.oceansiderec. com.

San Marcos: “Santa’s Magical Village” festival is on Friday and Saturday, December 6-7, from 10am – 4pm and features a tree lighting ceremony at the San Marcos Community Center, 3 Civic Center Drive. Visit www. san-marcos.net.

San Elijo Hills: Tree lighting at the San Elijo Hills Town Square. www.sanelijohills.com or call 760-798-1765 Poway: Poway’s Christmas in the Park celebration from 3:30 – 8:30pm will have a community tree lighting at 5:15pm Dec. 13 at Old Poway Park, 14134 Midland Road. www.poway.org.

Valley Center: Bates Nut Farm “Christmas in the Valley” tree lighting with Santa Claus on Friday December 13. Visit www.batesnutfarm.biz.

Vista: A tree lighting ceremony at Vista’s Main Street and South Indiana during their farmers market on Dec 5 at 5pm. Check website for updated informaiton at www. vistachamber.org.

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NEW YEAR’S EVE DINING AND PARTY DIRECTORY (please contact venues to confirm details) Tuscany New Year’s Eve Party, Two NYE Parties!

Tuscany’s Main Dining Room & Piano Lounge: Live Music– Tuscany House Band featuring Rick Randle from Striker. Dinner & Dancing: Pop Classics 8pm–1am.

Copa West aka the Tuscany Back Room: Live Orchestra featuring The Bandworks.

Dinner & Dancing: Jazz Standards. 2 shows: 5-8:30pm and 9-12:30am. Make your reservation now to dine and dance the night away at Tuscany’s NYE! Tuscany is located at 698 El Camino Real, Carlsbad. For more information about their special NYE Party dining and entertainment call (760) 929-8111 or visit www.tuscanylacosta.com.

Belly Up Tavern New Year’s Eve Party Happy Hour 5:308pm with music by Candye Kane with special guest Debbie Davies. This will be quite a party! Afterwards, Donovan Frankenreiter and special guest Tom Curren take the stage. Doors open at 9pm. The Belly Up is located at 143 S. Cedros Avenue in Solana Beach. Call (858) 481-8140 or visit www.bellyup.com.

Vigiluccis New Year’s Eve Upon arrival this adorn yourself with party favors and enjoy a special 3-course prix fixe menu with a complimentary glass of Prosecco. Prix fixe menus are offered at $70-$85 per person at all four Vigilucci’s locations. Seasonal a la carte menu items are also available. Enjoy live music at Vigilucci’s Trattoria in Leucadia. For a complete list of holiday offerings, live music schedule, and New Year’s Eve menu items, visit www.vigiluccis.com.

Seafire They are celebrating New Year’s Eve and will have live music, great food and drink specials. Happy Hour is nightly from 4-7 and 10-close and the kitchen stays open until they close! They have 13 craft beers on tap and a great wine selection. Seafire is located at 6030 Paseo Del Norte, Carlsbad 92011. Call (760) 603-9672 or visit www. seafirerestaurantcarlsbad.com.

Solterra Winery and Kitchen TV’s Chef Wanted winner, executive chef Susie Williams will welcome NYE revelers with an outstanding three course Prix Fix dinner with wine pairings. You’ll also be able to order off the menu. They’ll have live music, party favors, craft brews on tap, award winning wine selections, and will be serving a new sparkling wine just for the occasion! Call (760) 230-2970 or visit www.solterrawinery.com.

Belching Beaver Brewery Belching Beaver will be partying New Year’s Eve with live music, catering, a confetti and balloons drop and a midnight Beaver Drop! Belching Beaver is located at 980 Park Center Drive, “A” Vista, CA 92081. For more information, call (760) 599-5832 or visit www.belchinbeaver.com.

Pour House Join their New Year’s Eve Party! Along with their many local beers on tap and imported beers, they have a full liquor bar, great nightly entertainment, live music and dancing! Try their amazing Lamb Burger, Short Rib Grilled Cheese, Truffle Parmesan Fries, Truffle Pork Mac & Cheese, Kale and Quinola Salad, and Spinach Strawberry Salad! Pour House is located at 1903 S. Coast Hwy 101, Oceanside 92054. Call (760) 730-5944 or visit www.pourhouseoceanside.com.

Ignite Bistro & Wine Spot Celebrate the New Year at Ignite Bistro & Wine Spot. Dinner is a four-course prix fix dinner. Add a “Manager’s Pick of the New Year” bottle of wine. Make your reservation today. There will be live music and the drinks will be flowing, and there’s no cover charge! Drink Specials are offered throughout the night with a complimentary Champagne toast at midnight to ring in the New Year. And open NY Day for brunch. Ignite is located at 6996 El Camino Real, Carlsbad 92011. Call (760) 438-7800 or visit www.ignitecarlsbad.com.

Legoland California The New Year’s Eve festivities kickoff early at LEGOLAND® California with a party that lets kids celebrate the ringing in of 2015 without missing their bedtime! Like the famous ball dropping in Times Square, Kids’ New Year’s Eve features live music, entertainers and a countdown of its own with a huge LEGO® brick that drops 22-feet into 2015 followed by a spectacular fireworks display. The party begins at 2 p.m. and includes performances by some of the top children’s entertainment groups in the nation. For more information, visit www.legoland.com or call (760) 918-5346.

Club M at Grand Del Mar Resort Get ready for Club M’s New Showtime and DJ E-Roc from 8:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m.

Party favors and Champagne toast are complimentary.

Limited pre-sale tickets at $65 per person/$80 at the door.

Table reservations start at $250 for bottle service, exclusive

of tax and gratuity. California’s Triple Five-Star Resort, The Grand Del Mar is located at 5300 Grand Del Mar Court, San Diego 92130. For reservations call (858) 314-2700 or visit www.thegranddelmar.com/upcoming-events/.

Pala Casino Resort and Spa NYE New Year’s Eve, Hosted

by Siren’s Crush. Revelers will have opportunities galore to ring in 2015 at Pala Casino Spa & Resort. The big party will be in the Infinity Showroom and will be hosted by Siren’s Crush, one of Southern California’s hottest dance bands.

The showroom doors will open at 8 p.m. and the show starts at 9 p.m. All seats will be reserved. Tickets are $35. www.palacasino.com.

Big Night San Diego New Year’s Eve at Hilton San Diego Bayfront The annual Big Night party is back to celebrate its monumental 10th New Year’s Eve in San Diego. Returning to the Hilton Bayfront, Big Night will host 12 themed party areas, six dance floors and a big balloon drop at midnight.

The entertainment lineup includes Kristina Sky, Mike Czech, JT Douglas Band and many more. Best part of this bash? Your ticket gets you open bar all night, plus a lavish buffet. $115 and up. www.bignightsandiego.com Hilton Oceanfront Carlsbad Ring in the New Year at the Hilton’s Oceanfront Resort at Carlsbad Beach. No Party bur bar will be open with party favors and special New Year’s prix fixe menu with pairings Located at 1 Ponto Road in Carlsbad. For more information call (760) 6835500 or visit www.chandlerscarlsbad.com North Park Theatre Ring in the New Year at the North Park Theatre with The Mother Hips and Nicki Bluhm & The Gramblers. Doors open at 8pm, and the show starts at 9. Tickets: $37.50-$42.50. North Park Theatre is located at 2891 University Avenue, San Diego, CA 92104. For more information or ticket purchase call (619) 239-8836 or visit thenorthparktheatre.com USS Midway The USS Midway invites everyone to their annual on board New Years Eve Gala. Enjoy views of the bay and sip champagne while watching the city lights from the flight deck. Experience fine dining at elegant dinner stations and dancing to live music. The party begins at 8 pm and lasts until 1am. Black tie (optional) dinner includes open bar. 910 North Harbor Drive. (619) 544-9600 or visit www.midway.org Hotel Del Coronado Ring in 2015 at The Del’s New Year’s Eve Gala. 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. 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 Lumberyard Tavern–Encinitas Ring in the New Year at this fine local restaurant and bar located in the Lumberyard in Encinitas. at 967 S Coast Highway, Encinitas 92024. Call (760) 479-1657 or visit www.lumberyard101.com New Year’s Eve 2014 at Stingaree Night Club Looking for a tame New Year’s Eve? Look elsewhere. This party at Stingaree will feature beats by DJ Fashen and DJ Kaos in GuestHouse while Sex Panther takes over the rooftop. $50 and up 454 6th Ave., downtown. (619) 544-9500 or stingsandiego.com NYE Big Top Extravaganza at FLUXX We’ve been reveling in the circus that is FLUXX’s Big Top for a few months now. Celebrate the last installment of the theme with Extravaganza, featuring Rico DeLargo live on trumpet and DJ Karma spinning beats. Pop some bottles with the lions, tigers and elephants as you raise your complimentary champagne at midnight. A VIP reception will include hosted champagne from 8 to 10 p.m. and hosted hors d’oeuvres from 8 to 9 p.m. $80 and up. 500 4th Ave., downtown. (619) 232-8100 or visit fluxxsd.com Valley View Casino Center Each year, LED Presents brings bigger and better talent in for their New Year’s Eve party.

2014 will be no different with OMFG! NYE 2014 spanning two nights at the Valley View Casino Center. EDM heads can ring in the New Year with 16+ hours of electro-house music featuring headliners Diplo, Nervo, Feed Me, Laidback Luke, Boys Noize, Brazzabelle, Madeon and so many more. The party rages from 9 p.m. to 4 a.m. on both nights. $80-$200.

3500 Sports Arena Blvd. valleyviewcasinocenter.com Bottoms Up NYE 2014 at Marriott Gaslamp Quarter From the street level restaurant and bar to the outdoor rooftop lounge perched 22 stories up and the brand new venue City Sights, the Bottoms Up NYE 2014 party at Marriott Gaslamp is one of the most extensive celebrations in San Diego. Guests can sip unlimited well drinks and free-flowing champagne all night, feast on unlimited food at the gourmet dining stations, dance the night away

to beats by DJ David Cutler and DJ Miss Dust, and steal a smooch during the New Year’s Eve countdown. Address is 660 K Street, San Diego. www.sandiegogaslamphotel.com Andaz San Diego Raise a glass as Fortune 421 brings three floors of entertainment through Andaz San Diego Hotel. DJs Alex Kenji and Hot Mouth will supply the beats as guests count down to midnight throughout the hotel’s newly renovated RoofTop600, Andaz Wine Bar, the Andaz Studio and the adjoining Katsuya by Starck. Bottle service packages will be available, as well as complimentary party favors and a festive champagne toast at midnight. $40 and up. B 600 F Street, downtown. (619) 814-2055 or rooftop600.com Hard Rock New Year’s Eve at Hard Rock Hotel San Diego The Hard Rock Hotel San Diego will once again host an extravagant New Year’s Eve party with 15+ DJs throughout five venues on three floors. Mingle with the hottest crowds as the balloons drop at midnight and you sip your glass of bubbly. This year’s headliner is Sidney Samson, but guests can also catch a countdown and live performance from Eva Simons and sets by Tony Arzadon, Chris Garcia, DJ Loczi, Scooter and Lavelle, Starry Eyed Music and DJ Fingaz.

Address is 207 5th Ave. San Diego. www.sdnye.com VAVi’s New Year’s Eve Beach Party at Catamaran Resort Hotel The all-inclusive bash spans four rooms with top entertainment featuring Sleeping Giant Music artists DJ Fresh One, Chris Cutz, G-Roy, FishFonics and more. Your ticket secures drinks, hors d’oeuvres and expanded bar service. Plus, enjoy the themed photo booths, cell-phone charging stations and a free shuttle bus throughout PB. Located at 3999 Mission Blvd., Pacific Beach. www.newyearsevesandiegoparty.com Mad Men NYE Party at The Westgate Hotel Party as Don Draper would at this Mad Men-inspired dinner and bash at The Westgate Hotel. The night includes a vintage cocktail reception, five-course wine paired dinner, live quartet and a midnight balloon drop with a champagne toast. Live music from Lorraine Castellanos’ quartet will accompany the evening. Glamorous attire is encouraged. $179 per guest 1055 Second Ave., downtown. (619) 238-1818 or westgatehotel.tix.com The Shout! House New Year’s Eve bash includes a lively dueling piano show, guaranteed seating, a prime rib buffet, dessert, party favors, champagne toast and souvenir champagne glass. Dinner package with seating: $80-$145; Party package: $65 per guest with food, $45 per guest without food. 655 4th Ave., downtown. (619) 231-6700 or theshouthouse.com Empire at Bar West Bar West is ringing in the New Year with the glitz of the 1920s. Empire will explore the extravagances of the era with tray-passed hors d’oeuvres, a hosted premium bar from 8 to 10 p.m. and a hosted champagne toast at midnight. DJ Murphi Kennedy will source the soundtrack for the enchanted night. Guests are encouraged to dress in cocktail or era-influenced attire. $50 959 Hornblend Street, Pacific Beach. (858) 273-9378 orbarwestsd.electrostub.com Soireeat Sevilla Nightclub Infuse your end-of-the-year celebration with Spanish flair at Sevilla Nightclub’s New Year’s Eve Soiree. Guests will enjoy a hosted bar and tray passed hors d’oeuvres from 8 to 10 p.m., then dance the night away to beats by DJ Dynamiq. VIP bottle service is available for all group sizes. $30 and up for ticket; $50 and up for hosted bar 353 Fifth Ave., downtown. (619) 245-1138 or sevillanightclub.com Onyx Room Spend your last night of 2014 at Onyx Room with a complimentary champagne toast at midnight and eight hours of nonstop partying. Onyx Room boasts two dance floors each with a unique sound, along with John the Drummer incorporating his vibes through the night with a roster of elite DJs. Pre-sale ticket guests will enjoy a complimentary cocktail hour from 8 to 9 p.m. $20. 852 Fifth Ave., downtown. (619) 235-6699 or onyxroom.com 2014 New Year Celebration at Porto Vista Hotel Pass on the stuffy fetes for Porto Vista’s ‘80s themed party on the rooftop featuring a full bar, music and fireworks.

They’re cueing up over 400 1980s music videos to stream on three large screens, alongside totally rad fog machines and arcade games. $35 general admission; $89 all you can drink; $49 for three-course prix fixe menu 1835 Columbia Street, Little Italy. (619) 564-3755 or glassdoorsd.com New Year’s Eve 2014 at Hotel Indigo Take the party downtown to Hotel Indigo’s bright bash featuring an open bar, a champagne toast at midnight, party favors, appetizers stations and DJs inside both Table 509 and on Level 9. $100 509 9th Ave., downtown. (619) 727-4000 or hotelinsd.com Fuse Nightclub When the party has an open bar, you know you’re in for a good time. This Fuse Nightclub New Year’s Eve bash not only features an open bar, but also a midnight balloon drop, $2 street tacos all night and hot beats from DJ GiGi and DJ Stick D. $60 and up 379 4th Ave., downtown. (619) 230-1968 or eventbrite.com

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CHRISTMAS LIGHTED HOMES, NEIGHBORHOODS, ATTRACTIONS AND OTHER DISPLAYS (not responsible for non-existing lighted 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 go holiday light viewing while sipping on hot chocolate or hot spiced cider while listening to Christmas music.

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, on Oviedo St., 92129. Off Black Mountain Rd. “Christmas Card Lane.” Lighted Christmas cards in front of every home. 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 cooreographed 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 light-

ing 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 synchronizedmsMusic (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.

SERRA MESA/MISSION VILLAGE 92123- Yard decorated as Christmas Town from A Nightmare Before Christmas. Dec. 10 to Dec. 24, dusk to 10pm.

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

Elements Massage–Buy 1 Get 1 Free Holiday Gift Cards!

Throughout the month December, Elements Massage is offering great BOGO savings on Gift Cards. Buy one gift card at their regular rate and get the second one for 50% off. That is only $149 for two gift cards! Wellness Program members can save even more with two gift cards for only $119.

With the goal to support the health and wellness of area residents, local resident and entrepreneur, Dr. Scott Wooden operates the Elements Massage studio in South Carlsbad. Elements has made therapeutic massage more affordable and available to consumers who recognize the value of massage in maintaining their overall health and wellness. “Our therapists are trained to provide a completely customized massage experience for each of our clients, using the right technique and right pressure depending on the client’s physical condition or health goals. Just like you take care of your car, it is important to take care of your body for a long and healthy life.”

Dr. Wooden added, “Elements Massage is founded on the healing benefits of massage,

and we’re looking forward to making a positive impact on our clients’ lives.”

Elements is located at 3247 Camino de Los Coches, Carlsbad CA 92009.

They are open seven days a week. Walk-ins are welcome. Call (760) 585-9101 or visit www.elementsmassage. com/southcarlsbad.

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. 619-2311515 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

Ecke YMCA Gymnastics Center in Carlsbad Opens New Tumble Zone for Youth The Magdalena Ecke Family has opened a new 9,000 square foot Tumble Zone at 6108 Avenida Encinas, Carlsbad. The new YMCA Tumble Zone is an extension of the 22,000 Sq Foot YMCA Gymnastics Center at the site. The Magdalena Ecke Family YMCA Gymnastics Center is home to the Seawind Gymnastics Competition Team and serves over 5,000 boys and girls annually ages 9 months and older though recreation gymnastics programs, mommy & me classes, tumbling, rhythmic gymnastics, trampoline, snowboard & skate cross training, open gym and birthday parties.

Tumble Zone offers gymnastics and tumbling programs.

The new facility features state of the art youth gymnastics equipment, a spring floor, a tumbling pit with rope swing, balance beams, obstacle course, tumble track, parent lounge, birthday party room and more! Hours of Operation are 9am -7:30pm. Call (760) 635-3070 or visit www.ecke.ymca.org. Tumble Zone is located at 6108 Avenida Encinas, Carlsbad 92011.

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San Diego County Credit Union Poinsettia Bowl at Qualcomm Stadium Dec. 23, Tuesday, Kickoff 6:30pm on ESPN San Diego County Credit Union Poinsettia Bowl celebrates its 10th anniversary. The game will feature a bowl-eligible Navy team versus a team from the Mountain West on December 23 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.

An all-new matchup will begin in this year. The Poinsettia Bowl has already set its lineup of teams for the next six years, beginning this year. 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. “This is shaping up to be an exciting bowl game season for us here in San Diego,” said Vincent Mudd, president of the 2014 San Diego Bowl Game Association. […] “We also mark a big milestone as we celebrate the 10th year of the SDCCU Poinsettia Bowl. To welcome Navy back is the perfect way to honor the anniversary.” 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.

CALIFORNIA 1020 10-MILE RUN WITH 20 ROCK BANDS IN NORTH COUNTY February 15 Experience beautiful coastal North San Diego County.

Run through three of the most picturesque towns on the California coast and enjoy 10 miles of incredible ocean views and refreshing breezes at the California 1020 on February 15.

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. Former Eagle, Don Felder performed last year and will play some of his classics again this year including Hotel California and Life in The Fast Lane.

In addition to the rock ‘n’ roll musical theme, the 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 beautiful commemorative finishers medal. A two-day race expo will be held in conjunction with the event on Feb. 13 & 14 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 local non-profit groups in coastal North County; Del Mar Community Connections, the Del Mar Village Association, San Elijo Lagoon Conservancy, Magdalena Ecke Family YMCA, San Dieguito River Valley Conservancy and the Cardiff Mainstreet Association. It is also raising money for the American Cancer Society. For more information, visit www.

CAL1020.com.

Scholastic Surf Series Middle and High School Surfing Competitions Watch local youth shred some waves as Middle School and High School surfing teams from Santa Barbara to San Diego compete.

December 20, Saturday, 7am-3pm December 21, Sunday, 7am-3:15pm January 31, Saturday, 7am-3pm Scholastic Surf Series competition is divided into three sections—San Diego, Orange County and LA to Santa Barbara.

School competitions are divided into nine individual contest divisions—San Diego High School Divions 1, 2, 3, 4, and middle schools; Orange County high school and middle schools, LA to Santa Barbara high school and middle school.

Each section consists of five events culminating with a State Championship contest for both middle school and

high school teams. High school teams consist of six to nine shortboard men, three longboard men, two to three shortboard women, two to three longboard women and one coed bodyboarder. Middle school teams will field nine shortboard boys, three longboard boys, two shortboard girls, two longboard girls and three coed bodyboarders.

Scholastic Surf Series is led by Administrative Director Sue Lister and Competition Director Carolyn Krammer.

Kramer has been involved in the sport of surfing since 1963 and has served as competition director for the Women’s International Surfing Association (WISA), the United State s Surfing Federation (USSF) Western Region, the ISF and the WSA. For more information call (760) 518-2727 or visit www.surfsss.org.

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Lake Poway Trout Season Opening Day Thursday, December 4, 6am -5pm Trout season has returned at last! Lake Poway will be freshly stocked with 3,000 pounds of Chaulk Mound Trout Farm’s finest “Nebraska Tailwalkers”. These fish have been dubbed “tailwalkers” because of the breathtaking, above-water spectacle seen as they are reeled in. Come on out for Opening Day on Thursday, December 4 and enjoy the best permit prices in the area! The fishing frenzy runs through the holidays all the way to April. The lake will be stocked approximately every two weeks.

Visit Lake Poway Concession for all of the bait, tackle and gear needed to make sure “The Big One” doesn’t get away. The concession offers fishing permits, bait, boat rentals, grill items, and refreshments. They have competitive permit and boat prices and reduced rates available for seniors 55 and older and military. State Fishing Licenses are not required. Please check the weekly fish report for the most up-to-date fishing conditions, stocking dates and discounts.

A fishing permit is required. Lake Poway is located at 14644 Lake Poway Road, Poway 92064. For more information regarding permit prices, boat rentals or for the complete stocking schedule, please visit www. poway.org/lakepoway or call (858) 668-4772.

Dixon Lake Enjoy the trout season at Dixon Lake. Open year-round, Dixon Lake’s gates open at 6:00 AM daily and the park closes at dusk. Fish are planted throughout the year so fishing should always be fun. Combine your visit with a few nights of camping and enjoy the beautiful views of the Escondido skyline as the lights come on in the city, or spend an afternoon hiking in Daley Ranch.

Contact Park Ranger at (760) 839-4680 for further information. No pets are allowed at this facility. There is a $5 parking fee for cars and $10 for buses and vehicles over 20 feet. Dixon Lake is locates at 1700 North La Honda Drive Escondido, CA 92027. Visit www.escondido.org.

Electric Run San Diego December 6, Saturday, 7pm–10pm.

The World’s Brightest 5k will be taking over Del Mar Fairgrounds. Along the 5k route music will pump and lights will dance, creating an electric wonderland that will keep participants energized and moving to the beat.

Run, walk and dance through distinct lands with lights and music custom-mixed to match the mood of the lighting elements. Once participants cross the finish line, the lights and sounds will kick up a notch, and they will be welcomed by a DJ and neon dance party.

In addition to an incredible event with a stunning one-of-a-kind light show, participants will receive an event t-shirt, LED bracelet and glow glasses. Electric Run also encourages outfits that reflect the personalities of the wearers. It is the collective light and creativity of the thousands of participants that brings this event to life! Wear something that is bright, blinks, glows, or looks like something from another planet!

Participate as an individual, or gather friends together and participate as a team of 4 or more!

Register as a team and receive a $5 discount on each registration! Electric Run is also family

friendly and an all ages event. Forget a baby sitter, bring the kids! Electric Run has also partnered with the Boys & Girls Club of Greater San Diego to contribute to the enablement of all young people to reach their full potential. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to Boys & Girls Club. Prices are $49 for individual runners and $44 per person if in a team of 4 or more. Use the code NORTHCOUNTYSUN at checkout and save an additional $5!

Del Mar Fairgrounds–2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd. Del Mar, CA 92014. For more information call (810) 707-0778 or visit www.electricrun.com

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Farmers Insurance Open – PGA Golf Tour Returns to Torrey Pines Win Free Tickets! February 5 – 8

This will be the sixty-third year a PGA tour event has been held in San Diego beginning with the San Diego Open in 1952. For fifty-one straight years the Century Club of San Diego has been the local non-profit organizing body for the tournament.

This year marks the forty-eighth time the event is being held at Torrey Pines Golf Course, and the sixth year that Farmers Insurance has been its main sponsor. The event will be held at Torrey Pines from February 5 to 8.

After overcoming a nasty bug earlier in the week and being in a five way tie, which he broke with a 4 under-68 shot that put him in the lead, Stallings took home the win

at last year’s tournament. Beating out Gary Woodland, Jordan Spieth, Pat Perez, Jason Day, Graham DeLaet, and others, Stallings made six birdies over the last eleven holes and finished at 9-under 279. This win marks the third for Stallings, who gained two of those wins in tournaments that Tiger Woods was in, but Woods was not present last year at Torrey Pines, and fan favorite Phil Mickelson was out of the running down the stretch.

Tiger Woods is the master of Torrey Pines and captured his 7th Farmers Insurance Open title two years ago 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. Everyone in the golf world hopes that Tiger Woods will be returning to the tournament this year due to his many successes in the past, but his health is questionable.

Woods became the first player in tour history to win on the same golf course eight times. Woods has now converted 50 of 54 third-round leads and co- leads on tour. He now only trails Sam Snead for all-time for wins with 82. 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.

Tri-City Medical Center Carlsbad Marathon & Half Marathon January 18, Sunday, 6:15am – 12pm The Tri-City Medical Center Carlsbad Marathon & Half Marathon is a winter race unlike any other. From ideal weather conditions to a spectacular coastal course, this event is Southern California racing at its very best. The 26.2- and 13.1-mile out-and-back courses begin by passing the Buena Vista Lagoon in the early miles, setting the event’s naturalistic tone. The course and surroundings soon pick up the beat as participants make their way through spectator-packed Carlsbad Village, a quaint but popular mix of restaurants, shops and hotels.

Mile three exposes stunning views of the Pacific Ocean, providing an inspiring sight and gorgeous backdrop as rolling hills carry runners and walkers past sandy beaches and rolling surf.

Live bands at every mile, enthusiastic volunteers and thousands of spectators are sure to keep participants motivated throughout both courses, offering encouragement all the way to the finish. Once crossing the finish line, participants are presented with a custom finisher’s medal and mylar blanket before entering a celebratory festival that includes live music and refreshments.

Participants in the marathon and half marathon will receive a top-quality, technical fabric, long-sleeve finisher’s shirt, personalized bib number and virtual goodie bag.

Full marathon participants will also receive a special gift of a quality, full-zip jacket.Registration is available on the event website. Takes place at Westfield Plaza Camino Real.

2525 El Camino Real #100, Carlsbad, CA 92008. (760)-6922900. www.CarlsbadMarathon.com Kids Marathon Mile at LEGOLAND® January 17, Saturday, 8am-10am.

LEGOLAND® California is host to a special, 1-mile fun run for kids of all ages and abilities. Before the doors open to the public, they’re opened for participants to enjoy the sights and sounds of LEGOLAND®! Participants can run, walk, skip or stroll, or even be pushed in a stroller or carried on a back as they wind through the park, making their way to an exciting, spectator-filled finish line. Each finisher is presented with a shiny finisher’s medal and treated to a fun post-event party with a DJ, activities, light refreshments and booths. The event concludes at 10 a.m. with the opening of LEGOLAND® and SEA LIFE™ Aquarium where registered participants age 12 & under can enter the park for free and moms and dads can enter for 50% off admission.

The entry fee for kids age 3 to 12 is $25 before 12/16/14 and $30 after that time until race day. Takes place at LEGOLAND® Resort. One LEGOLAND Drive. Carlsbad, CA 92008. www.CarlsbadMarathon.com or call (760)692-2900.

Holiday Bowl at Qualcomm Stadium–Big 10 vs. Pac 12 December 27, Saturday, Kick-off at 5pm- ESPN Don’t miss “America’s Most Exciting Bowl Game,” as the Holiday Bowl continues for its thirty-seventh year. 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 National University Holiday Bowl kicks off at 5pm, Saturday, December 27, at Qualcomm Stadium.

This 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. A Big Ten team last appeared in the Holiday Bowl in 1994 when Michigan defeated Colorado State, 24-14. The Pac-12 has been with the Bowl since 1998.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 36-year history, the Holiday Bowl has generated over $500 million in economic impact. In 2013, San Diego’s two postseason college football games combined to produce an economic impact of $30.7 million, up nearly $2 million from the previous year, for the San Diego region.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.

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 2015 Farmers Insurance Open will feature a field of 156 players.

Advanced tickets for the 2015 Farmers Insurance Open are available online at www.FarmersInsuranceOpen. com. Tickets can also be charged over the phone by calling the Tournament Office at 858-886-4653.

Win Free Tickets!

Enter to win a free pair of tickets to the 2015 PGA Farmer’s Insurance Open. Visit www.NorthCountySun.com and fill in the simple entry form. Some restrictions apply.

Only one entry is permitted per person/email. Winners will be randomly selected and contacted by phone and email, so put the best phone number to reach you. We do not leave voice messages. Best of luck and see you at the Farmer’s Insurance Open at Torrey Pines!

Monster Jam at Petco Park includes Dragon, Grave Digger, MonsterMutt, and More January 17, Saturday, 7pm

Witness the awesome power of monster trucks at Advance Auto Parts Monster Jam, 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, Dragon driven by Scott Liddycoat, Son-uva Digger® driven by Ryan Anderson, Monster Mutt® Rottweiler driven by Rod Schmidt, NEA Police driven by TBA, Captain’s Curse® driven by Alex Blackwell, FOX Sports 1™ Cleatus driven by Frank Krmel Jr., Doomsday driven by TBA, El Toro Loco® driven by Dan Rodoni, Tropical Thunder driven by TBA, Shocker driven by Pat Gerber, Time Fly’s driven by Kelvin Ramer, Detour driven by Garrete Ladelle, Obsession driven by Rick Swanson, Obsessed driven by Eric Swanson, and Felon driver Mark Schroeder!

Subject to change without notice.

Petco Park is located at 100 Park Blvd, San Diego, CA 92101. For more information and tickets visit www.monsterjam.com.

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World Renowned Harley Davidson Artist Opens Art Gallery and Framing Studio in San Elijo Hills/San Marcos If you have a love for art, Harleys, hot cars, wine, and women in masquerade masks, then I would like to point you in the direction of a new art gallery and framing studio that displays all this and more. Scott Jacobs, the first officially licensed artist for Harley-Davidson Motor Company since 1993 now has his work on display in his very cool gallery.

As you enter the gallery you’ll immediately see how Jacobs photo realism art technique transforms art to life with large size painted canvases of Harleys, Marilyn Monroe, Elvis Presley, Corvettes, wine and glass still art, intriguing women wearing masquerade masks, and more.

Jacobs’ paintings are so detailed and realistic in appearance they seem like actual photos. If you are a Harley

enthusiast, Jacobs is licensed by Harley- Davidson and his work is on display and sold in just about every Harley shop around the world, which makes him one of the premier living artists in the U.S. today.

Celebrities and art collectors have purchased his art and some of his work has sold for over $165,000. Famous collectors, celebrities and art enthusiasts that have purchased his work include Michael Jackson, Jay Leno, Gary Puckett, and Pat Simmons of the Doobie Brothers. By the way, two Scott Jacobs’ paintings are on our front cover. Can you spot them?

Stop in and browse the Scott Jacobs original art collection, or bring in your own piece of art for framing. With over 35 years of art framing experience, their art frame selection and rates are extremely competitive. Just in time for Christmas, mention this article and Get 20% Off Framing and Art! Offer ends Jan. 31. Call (760) 510-9913 or visit the Gallery and Framing Studio at 1231 Elfin Forest Road West # 111, San Marcos 92078. Or visit www.scottjacobsstudio.com.

Christmas In The Valley At Bates Nut Farm December 12-13, Fri 4 – 8pm, Sat 10am – 4pm Families can start a new Christmas tradition at Bates Nut Farm with the 4th annual “Christmas in the Valley.” The event kicks off Friday evening,

December 12 at 4:00. Santa arrives by fire truck at 5:30 and will help light the Christmas tree during the tree lighting ceremony and take pictures with children. On Saturday, the fun continues as Santa arrives by helicopter at 11:30.

The eent will feature live entertainment, storytelling, Christmas carols, and a Polar Express Hay Ride to visit Santa, all free of charge. Enjoy Christmas shopping at Bates, Farmer’s Daughter Store, and with the vendors who will be set up for the 2-day event. There will be plenty of

unique gift options such as chocolates, dried fruits, nuts, ornaments, and more.

Bates Nut farm is located 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. For more information call (760) 749-3333 or visit www.batesnutfarm.biz.

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2015

AT THE TORREY PINES GOLF COURSE FEBRUARY 5–8 Tickets are available at www.FarmersInsuranceOpen.com

San Diego Sunroad Boat Show January 22–25 San Diego Sunroad Boat Show sails back to San Diego this January 22 to 25, and extends a special invitation to Military, EMTs, Police and Fire personnel who will receive free admission to the show on Thursday, January 22 and Friday, January 23 (with ID). Hosted at the newly rennovated Sunroad Resort Marina on Harbor Island, the annual tradition will feature land and in-water exhibits for boaters of every age. It’s a boat party on San Diego Bay! The San Diego Sunroad Boat Show returns this year with an in-water display of more than 100 new and pre-cruised sailboats and motor yachts starting at 25-feet up to 95-feet, and is debuting many new boat lines. There is a boat for every budget at the show.

Attendees will also be able to enjoy free boat rides – free sailing lessons by Seaforth Boat Rentals and free rides on an 18-foot electric boat. In addition, the San Diego Sunroad Boat Show is the ultimate family-friendly show with fun activities for all ages!

“We appreciate public servants and military for all that they do for us. It is our pleasure to thank them by inviting them to our show for free, as our guest,” says show manager Jim Behun.

A variety of seminars will also take place throughout the weekend, to be announced. Past seminars have included courses on destination boating, electric propulsion and downwind sailing. Attendees coming to the 2015 show will be able to, in addition to the boat show, explore and enjoy the newly enhanced marina.

Show hours are: Thursday, January 22 from noon to 6 p.m., Friday, January 23 from noon to 6 p.m., Saturday, January 24 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Sunday, January 25 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The Sunroad Resort Marina is located downtown at 955 Harbor Island across from the airport. General parking is located at the corner of Harbor Dr. and Harbor Island Dr., shuttle service is included.

Entrance fees are as follows: $12.00 for adults, with children under 12 free. Military, EMTs, Police and Fire personnel are FREE on Thursday, January 23 and Friday, January 24 with ID. For more information, please call 619.497.5254 or visit http://www.bigbayboatshow.com.

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