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JUNE

6/1-2 34th Annual Fiesta Del Sol in Solana Beach sponsored

by the Belly Up and Solana Beach Chamber. www.fiestadelsol.net 6/1-2 Padres vs Blues Jays at Petco Park www.sandiego.padres.mlb.com 6/1 Imagine Dragons at Viejas Arena www.events.sdsu.edu 6/1-30 La Jolla Playhouse presents His Girl Friday at Mandell Weiss Forum www.lajollaplayhouse.org 6/1 Ballet Folklorico Tierra Caliente presents Ticitozaa at AVO playhouse www.vistixonline.com 6/1,2 Green Day’s American Idiot at Civic Center www.sandiegotheatres.org 6/1-23North Coast Repertory Theatre presents Becoming Cuba by Melinda Lopez (858) 481-1055 www.northcoastrep.org 6/1-22 25th Anniversary San Diego Mainly Mozart Festival.

Tickets and complete calendar call (619) 239-0100 or visit www.mainlymozart.org 6/1-2 Temecula Valley Balloon and Wine Festival. (951) 676-6713 www.tvbwf.com 6/1 25th Annual Benefit for Helen Woodward Animal Center. www.animalcenter.org (858) 756-4117.

6/1 10th Annual Encinitas Rotary Wine Festival at San Diego Botanic Garden, (760) 436-3036 www.encinitaswinefestival.com 6/2-9/29 A Midsummer Night’s Dream at the Globe Theatre www.theoldglobe.org 6/2 The Doug Parent Band provides free musical entertainment at Seaport Village (619) 235-4014 www.seaportvillage.com 6/2 Pet Expo at City of Encinitas City Hall parking lot www.encinitasparksandrec.com 9:30am to 1pm 6/2 Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon. www.runrocknroll.competitor.com/san-diego 6/1-15 Camp Pendleton World Famous Mud Run 20 yr Anniversary www.worldfamousmudrun.com 6/2 Free musical entertainment every Sunday afternoon in June at Seaport Village (619) 235-4014 www.seaportvillage.com 6/4 North Coast Symphony solo artist performance 7:30 Seacoast Community Church in Encinitas www.northcoastsymphony.com 6/5 All About Uke at the California Center for the Arts Escondido- Brian Pi’ikea & Lava Jam 4 an 7pm www.artscenter.org 6/6 Solana Beach Fletcher Cove Concerts every Thursday night check website www.cityofsolanabeach.org 6/7-16 Encore Youth Theatre presents Joseph & the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat at the Moonlight Amphitheatre www.vistixonline.com 6/7 TGIF Jazz in the Parks Friday nights at varying parks in Carlsbad. 6-8pm www.carlsbadca.gov/arts 6/7 Cardiff Movie Night, Cardiff Towne Center (760) 632-5890 www.cardiffschools.com 6/7 2013 Country Megaticket/ Tim McGraw at Sleep Train Amphitheatre www.livenation.com 6/8 Father’s Campout at San Diego Zoo 4pm – 9am www.sandiegozoo.org 6/8-7/4 San Diego County Fair at Del Mar Fairgrounds runs from June 8 to July 4. www.sdfair.com 6/8 The Beach Boys opening night free concert at San Diego County Fair www.sdfair.com 6/9 Free Family Art Day at Oceanside Museum of Art www.oma-online.org 6/8 California Surf Museum Sixth Annual Gala, 5-10pm. At 312 Pier View Way, Oceanside. (760) 721-6876 www.surfmuseum.org 6/8 Groove International at House of Blues www.houseofblues.com 6/8-9 Annual San Luis Rey Inter-tribal Pow Wow at the San Luis Rey Mission (760) 724-8505 check schedule at date at www.visitoceanside.org 6/9 Floyd FX–An Evening With Pink Floyd at Belly Up Tavern www.Bellyup.com 6/9 Midnight Heat provides free musical entertainment at Seaport Village (619) 235-4014 www.seaportvillage.com 6/9 Joe Sample at Leoness Cellars. Intimate concert at winery in Temecula www.leonesscellars.com 6/9-9/28 The Merchant of Venice at the Globe Theatre www.theoldglobe.org 6/9 Encinitas Environment Days, Cottonwood Creek Park, Encinitas- 10am-4pm–www.eeday.org 6/10-12 Padres VS Braves at Petco Park www.sandiego.padres.mlb.com 6/11 REO Speedwagon free concert at San Diego County Fair www.sdfair.com 6/11-15 Race Across America bicycle race starts at Oceanside Pier Amphitheater, ends in Annapolis, Md. www.raceacrossamerica.org 6/14 Flag Day

6/13 Solana Beach Fletcher Cove Concerts every Thursday

night. Check website www.cityofsolanabeach.org 6/14 TGIF Jazz in the Parks Friday Nights at varying parks in Carlsbad. 6-8pm www.carlsbadca.gov/arts 6/14 Father’s Day Campout at San Diego Zoo www.sandiegozoo.org 6/14 Thornton Winery Champagne Jazz presents Michael McDonald in Temecula, CA 92589. (951) 699-0099 www.thorntonwine.com 6/14 Father’s Day Luncheon at San Marcos Senior Center (760) 744-5535 6/14 Switchfoot free concert at San Diego County Fair www.sdfair.com 6/14 Summer Concert at Encinitas Library 7:30pm $12 tickets Ceora Wind Ensemble. 505 S Vulcan Avenue, Encinitas www.encinitasca.gov 6/14-15 Rock, Blues and BBQ Festival and Beer Garden at Walnut Grove Park, San Marcos (760) 744-9000 www.san-marcos.net 6/14-16 Padres VS D-Backs at Petco Park www.sandiego.padres.mlb.com 6/14 English Beat at Belly Up Tavern www.bellyup.com 6/15 San Elijo Hills Fiesta 1-4pm. Kids activities, water slide, Mexican food. Sorry, SEH residents only.

6/15 English Beat at Belly Up Tavern www.bellyup.com 6/15 Steve Miller Band free concert at San Diego County Fair www.sdfair.com 6/15 Roar & Snore Father’s Day overnight campout at SD Zoo Safari Park www.sdzsafaripark.org 6/15 6th Annual Carlsbad Beach Fest at Tamarack Beach in Carlsbad www.carlsbadbeachfest.com.

6/15 Taste of Our Towne at Poway Performing Arts Center 15498 Espola Rd, Poway www.powayarts.org 6/15 English Beat at Bellyup www.bellyup.com 6/15 Thornton Winery Champagne Jazz presents David Sanborn and Bob James in Temecula, CA 92589.

(951) 699-0099 www.thorntonwine.com 6/15-16 A year with Frog and Toad at North Coast Repertory Theatre www.northcoastrep.org 6/15 2nd Annual Wine Festival at San Diego County Fair www.sdfair.com 6/15-16 Sesame Street at Valley View Casino Center www.valleyviewcasinocenter.com 6/15 Eventvibe & Amplified Access presents Zomboy at House of Blues www.houseofblues.com 6/16 Pit Bull & Kesha at Sleep Train Amphitheatre www.livenation.com 6/16 Father’s Day 6/16 They Might Be Giants at Belly Up Tavern www.bellyup.com 6/16 Father’s Day Buffet at San Diego Zoo Safari Park www.sdzsafaripark.org 6/16 Ultimate Triple Threat Finals Competition at San Diego County Fair Winners performance www.sdfair.com 6/16 Big Bite Bacon Festival sponsored by Farmer John includes bacon cooking contest winners at San Diego County Fair www.sdfair.com 6/16 The Cat•illacs provide free musical entertainment at Seaport Village (619) 235-4014 www.seaportvillage.com 6/16 Pitbull and Kesha at Sleep Train Amphitheatre www.amphitheatrechulavista.com 6/16-9/26 Rosen Crantz & Guildenstern are Dead at the Globe Theatre www.theoldglobe.org 6/18 Del Mar Powerhouse Park Twilight Summer Concert Series – Atomic Groove 7pm www.delmarfoundation.org/twilight.html 6/18 Michael McDonald & Boz Scaggs at Humphrey’s www.humphreysconcerts.com 6/19 Birch Aquarium Summer Green Flash Concert with Vicci Martinez and ZZ Ward (858) 534-3474 www.aquarium.ucsd.edu 6/19 Vans Warped Tour at Sleep Train Amphitheatre www.amphitheatrechulavista.com 6/20 Summer Solstice – Summer Begins 6/20-7/28 Comic Art Exhibit at California Center for the Arts Escondido www.artcenter.org 6/20 Del Mar Summer Solstice event, Powerhouse Park, 1658 Coast Blvd, Del Mar. Tickets $55 (858) 755-1179 www.summer.delmarmainstreet.com 6/20 Encinitas Classic Car Nights, 3rd Thursday of each month S. Coast Highway 101 (760) 943-1950 www.encinitas101.com 6/20 Solana Beach Fletcher Cove Concerts every Thursday night. Check website www.cityofsolanabeach.org 6/20-23 Padres VS Dodgers at Petco Park www.sandiego.padres.mlb.com 6/21 Fun Friday Nites! at San Elijo Recreation Center, San Marcos. $20 per child. (760) 744-9000 www.san-marcos.net.

6/21 Fleetwood Mac at Viejas Arena events.sdsu.edu 6/21-22 Donavon Frankenreiter at Belly Up Tavern www.bellyup.com 6/21 San Elijo Hills Movie: The Lorax at San Elijo Park.

6/21 Concert by Surfaris the band that wrote Wipe Out at Rancho Del Oro Park in Oceanside 125th anniversary of Oceanside event. www.visitoceanside.org 6/21 Ghost Hunting “Spirits of the Adobe” tour at Buena Vista Adobe in Vista 7pm and 10pm www.vistarecreation.com

6/21 TGIF Jazz in the Parks Friday Nights at varying parks in Carlsbad. 6-8pm www.carlsbadca.gov/arts

6/21 13th Annual Golf With a Hero, Marine Memorial Golf

Course, Camp Pendleton, Oceanside. www.golfwithahero.com 6/21-23 Int’l Beer Competition at San Diego County Fair www.sdfair.com 6/21 Carlsbad Music Walk 30 bands in Carlsbad Village 5-10pm www.carlsbadmusicfestival.org 6/21-23 Santa Barbara Summer Solstice Festival and Parade on 6/22 www.solsticeparade.com (805) 965-3396 6/22 Shutterbug Photography Session at San Diego Zoo www.sandiegozoo.org 6/22 Museum of Making Music- Isabelle Moretti Harp Exhibition Series Concert (760) 438-5996 www.museumofmakingmusic.org 6/22 Concert in the Gardens at Wood House Gardens in San Marcos Morgan Leigh Band www.san-marcos.net.

6/22-23 Acting Finals Competition at San Diego County Fair Winners performance www.sdfair.com 6/22 Fairy Festival at San Diego Botanic Garden, Encinitas (760) 436-3036 www.sdbgarden.org 6/22 Thornton Winery Champagne Jazz presents Dave Koz in Temecula, CA 92589. (951) 699-0099 www.thorntonwine.com 6/22 Which One’s Pink with The Darrows at House of Blues www.houseofblues.com 6/22 Donavon Frankenrelter at Bellyup www.bellyup.com 6/22 Concert at Woodhouse in San Marcos Morgan Leigh Band – American Idol Golden Ticket Finalist – Pop/Country www.san-marcos.net 6/23 Thornton Winery Champagne Jazz presents Dave Koz in Temecula, CA 92589. (951) 699-0099 www.thorntonwine.com 6/23 Sharp Memorial Summer Concert Series (free) Sunday evenings 5:30 to 7pm Lake Poway (858) 668-4772 www.poway.org 6/24-26 Padres VS Phillies at Petco Park www.sandiego.padres.mlb.com 6/25-30 Africa UMOJA The Spirit of Togetherness at Civic Center www.sandiegotheatres.org 6/25-7/21 La Jolla Playhouse presents Sideways at Mandell Weiss Forum www.lajollaplayhouse.org 6/25 Bad Company free concert at San Diego County Fair www.sdfair.com 6/25 Dance Competition Finals at San Diego County Fair winners performance www.sdfair.com 6/26-7/13 South Pacific at Moonlight Amphitheatre at Brengle Terrace Park in Vista www.moonlightstage.com.

6/26-27 Singing Competition Finals at San Diego County Fair winners performance www.sdfair.com 6/27 Train (paid show) at San Diego County Fair www.sdfair.com 6/27 Solana Beach Fletcher Cove Concerts every Thursday night. Check website www.cityofsolanabeach.org 6/28 TGIF Jazz in the Parks Friday Nights at varying parks in Carlsbad. 6-8pm www.carlsbadca.gov/arts 6/28-29 Leucadia 101 Music Festival featuring winner of battle of the bands contest. www.leucadia101.com 6/29 Roar & Snore at SD Zoo Safari Park www.sdzsafaripark.org 6/29 Thornton Winery Champagne Jazz presents Spyro Gyra in Temecula, CA 92589. (951) 699-0099 www.thorntonwine.com 6/29 Gospel Festival (all day) with free concerts at San Diego County Fair www.sdfair.com 6/29 The Ultimate Stones at Bellyup ww.bellyup.com 6/29-30 Summer Fun On The 101: Leucadia Music Festival (760)436-2320 or visit www.leucadia101.com.

6/29 Oceanside Independence Day Parade: 125th Anniversary City of Oceanside parade starting on Coast Hwy at Wisconsin Ave, 10am to noon. (760) 754-4512 www.msoceanside.com 6/29 We Are Not a Glum Lot III Benefit comedy show for The Fellowship Ctr www.vistixonline.com 6/29 Oceanside Movie at the Pier Music and movie 4pm to 10pm www.visitoceanside.org 6/29 Local Brews Local Grooves:all access at House of Blues www.houseofblues.com 6/29 Poway Movie in the Park- Madagascar 3 at 8pm Poway Community Park www.poway.org/communitypark 6/30 Taste of Adams Avenue. Normal Heights, Kensington and North Park (619) 282-7329 www.adamsaveonline.com 6/30 Sharp Memorial Summer Concert Series (free) Sunday evenings 5:30 to 7pm Lake Poway (858) 668-4772 www.poway.org 6/30 Big Fair Wedding event at San Diego County Fair www.sdfair.com 6/30 Imperial Beach Honors US Open Sandcastle Championship with smaller family-friendly sand sculpting festival. A larger event will be returning again next year.

Email jhutzelm@portofsandiego.org (619) 686-6564.

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JULY–AUGUST

7/1 Christmas in July at Carlsbad State Beach (858) 603-2705

www.fccsb.org 7/1 Weird Al Yankovic free show at San Diego County Fair www.sdfair.com 7/1-8/31 Laguna Beach Festival of the Arts, California’s premier fine art show. (949) 494-1145 www.lagunafestivalofarts.com 7/2 Adam Lambert (paid) concert at San Diego County Fair www.sdfair.com 7/3 Independence Day Party at San Marcos Senior Center (760) 744-5535 7/3 125th Anniversary Celebration of City of Oceanside proclamation at Civic Center Plaza 11am and Firework show at new Corazon Park in Oceanside at 9:15pm www.visitoceanside.org 7/4 Independence Day-See Complete list of Fireworks Shows with venues, dates, and times 7/4 San Diego Symphony at Embarcadero Star Spangled Pops with Firework Show. Tickets www.sandiegosymphony.org 7/4 Happy Together Tour 60s Rock FREE concert at San Diego County Fair www.sdfair.com 7/5 Led Zepagain at House of Blues www.hob.com 7/5 TGIF Jazz in the Parks Friday nights at varying parks in Carlsbad. 6-8pm www.carlsbadca.gov/arts 7/5 Pato Banton at Bellyup www.bellyup.com 7/6 Thornton Winery Champagne Jazz presents Kenny G in Temecula, CA 92589.

(951) 699-0099 www.thorntonwine.com 7/6 Jazz at the Park featuring Mindi Abair at Park Hyatt Aviara Resort in Carlsbad. (760) 448-1234 www.jazzatthepark.com 7/6 Michael Jackson History at Civic Theatre www.sandiegotheatres.org 7/7 Under the Sun Tour 2013 at Humphrey’s www.humphreysconcerts.com 7/7-8/31 Pageant of the Masters in Laguna Beach www.foapom.com 7/7 Sharp Memorial Summer Concert Series (free) Sunday evenings 5:30 to 7pm Lake Poway (858) 668-4772 www.poway.org 7/7 Encinitas Summer Sunday Concert Series at Moonlight Beach, Bettamax Band 3-5pm. www.encinitasparksandrec.com 760-633-2760 7/7 Sharp Memorial Summer Concert Series presents Gary Seiler and The CoastRiders at Lake Poway, 5:30pm-7pm.

Free. (858) 668-4772 www.poway.org 7/7-8/31 Laguna Pageant of the Masters, performances nightly at 8:30pm. (800) 487-3378 www.pageantofthemasters.com 7/8-12 Discovery Center Camp at Agua Hedionda Lagoon 9-12 www.aguahedionda.org 7/8-10 Padres VS Rockies at Petco Park www.sandiego.padres.mlb.com 7/9 Del Mar Powerhouse Park Twilight Summer Concert Series – Mrs. Robinson 7pm www.delmarfoundation.org/twilight.html 7/11 Solana Beach Fletcher Cove Concerts every Thursday night. Check website www.cityofsolanabeach.org 7/11-14 Padres VS Giants at Petco Park www.sandiego.padres.mlb.com 7/12-14 Encinitas Elks Annual Charity BBQ. Music, games, food, silent auction…Encinitas Elks Lodge 1393 Cardiff 92007 (760) 753-2243 www.encinitaselks.org 7/12 TGIF Jazz in the Parks Friday nights at varying parks in Carlsbad. 6-8pm www.carlsbadca.gov/arts 7/13 Switchfoot Bro-Am Surf Championship and Music Festival at Moonlight Beach in Encinitas www.switchfoot.com 7/13 Vigilucci’s Beach Bocce Ball World Championship XXXIII at Dog Beach in Del Mar. (760) 729-0207 www.beachbocce.com 7/13 Jazz at the Park featuring Peter White at Park Hyatt Aviara Resort in Carlsbad. (760) 448-1234 www.jazzatthepark.com

7-13-8/11 The Rainmaker at the Globe Theatre

www.theoldglobe.org 7/13 Thornton Winery Champagne Jazz Presents Jazz Gets The Blues. (951) 699-0099 www.thorntonwine.com 7/13-14 Insect Festival at San Diego Botanic Garden www.sdbgarden.org 7/14 An Evening With Yes at Humphrey’s www.humphreysconcerts.com 7/14 Poway Park Country Folk band Mark Jackson Band www.poway.org 7/14 32nd Annual Carlsbad Triathlon. Begins and ends at Tamarack State Beach, Carlsbad. (760) 602-7519 www.carlsbadca.gov 7/14 Sharp Memorial Summer Concert Series (free) Sunday evenings 5:30 to 7pm Lake Poway (858) 668-4772 www.poway.org 7/15-19 Discovery Center Camp at Agua Hedionda Lagoon 9-12 www.aguahedionda.org 7/16-8/18 La Jolla Playhouse presents Sheila & Hughes ar Potiker Theatre www.lajollaplayhouse,org 7/17-9/4 Del Mar Thoroughbred Horse Racing Opening Day Crazy Hat Day www.dmtc.com 7/17 Birch Aquarium Summer Green Flash Concert with The Fixx (858) 534-3474 www.aquarium.ucsd.edu 7/18 Final Fantasy: Distant Worlds–Summer Pops w/San Diego Symphony at Embarcadero tickets www.sandiegosymphony.org 7/18-21 San Diego Comic-Con International at the San Diego Convention Center. www.comic-con.org 7/18 Encinitas Classic Car Nights, 5:30-7:30pm. S. Coast Highway 101 from D Street to J Street. www.encinitas101.com 7/18 Solana Beach Fletcher Cove Concerts every Thursday night. Check website www.cityofsolanabeach.org 7/19 4 O’Clock Friday Summer Concert Series at Del Mar Horse Racing www.dmtc.com 7/19 Ghost Hunting “Spirits of the Adobe” tour at Buena Vista Adobe in Vista 7pm and 10pm www.vistarecreation.com 7/19 TGIF Jazz in the Parks Friday nights at varying parks in Carlsbad. 6-8pm www.carlsbadca.gov/arts 7/19 Fun Friday Nites! San Elijo Recreation Center, San Marcos. $20/child. www.san-marcos.net 7/19 Under the Influence of Music Tour at Sleep Train Amphitheatre www.livenation.com 7/20 Agua Hedionda Lagoon Day Festival www.aguahedionda.org 7/20 Tip Top Run at Agua Hedionda Lagoon www.active.com 7/20 Ronnie Laws at Leoness Cellars. Intimate concert at winery in Temecula www.leonesscellars.com 7/20 Jazz at the Park at Park Hyatt Aviara Resort in Carlsbad. Hiroshima www.jazzatthepark.com 7/20-21 San Clemente Ocean Festival at the San Clemente Municipal Pier. Free. (949) 440-6141 www.oceanfestival.org 7/20 Poway Movie in the Park- Wreck it Ralph at 8pm Poway Community Park www.poway.org/communitypark 7/20-21 Begonia Festival at Weidner’s Gardens in Encinitas.

Speakers, sherbert, flowers. www.weidners.com 7/20-21 San Marcos Family Campout at Walnut Grove Park $13/person www.san-marcos.net/familycampout 7/21 Encinitas Elks Annual Charity Barbeque 5-10pm benefiting local families and youth. Steak dinner, Music, Dancing, Silent Auction, Dessert Bar. Purchase tickets in advance! 1393 Windsor Rd, Cardiff, 92007 (760) 753-2243 www.encinitaselks.org.

7/21 Encinitas Summer Sunday Concert Series at Moonlight Beach, 3-5pm. The Tilt www.encinitasparksandrec.com 7/21 Sharp Memorial Summer Concert Series presents The Silver Beatles Band at Lake Poway, 5:30pm-7pm. Free.

(858) 668-4772 www.poway.org 7/23 American Idol Live! Tour at Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles www.americanidol.com.

7/24-8/10 Wizard of Oz at Moonlight Amphitheatre at Brengle Terrace Park in Vista www.moonlightstage.com.

7/25 Johnny Winter at Belly Up Tavern www.bellyup.com

7/25 Solana Beach Fletcher Cove Concerts every Thursday night. Check website www.cityofsolanabeach.org

7/26 4 O’Clock Friday Summer Concert Series at Del Mar Horse Racing www.dmtc.com

7/26 The Fab Four, The Ultimate Tribute at Humphrey’s www.humphreysconcerts.com

7/26 Living on a Prayer / Thunder Road–The Best of the

Garden State! Bon Jovi Trib, Bruce tribute at Belly Up Tavern www.bellyup.com 7/26-27 Amy Grant with San Diego Symphony Summer Pops on Embarcadero www.sandiegosymphony.org 7/26 TGIF Jazz in the Parks Friday nights at varying parks in Carlsbad. 6-8pm www.carlsbadca.gov/arts 7/27 Concert in the Gardens at Wood House Gardens in San Marcos Louie Cruz Beltran www.san-marcos.net.

7/27 Thornton Winery Champagne Jazz presents Jonathan Butler and Sheila E in Temecula, CA 92589. (951) 699-0099 www.thorntonwine.com 7/28 Sharp Memorial Summer Concert Series (free) Sunday evenings 5:30 to 7pm Lake Poway (858) 668-4772 www.poway.org 7/27 Jazz at the Park featuring Euge Groove at Park Hyatt Aviara Resort in Carlsbad. (760) 448-1234 www.jazzatthepark.com 7/27 “Christmas in July” at Carlsbad State Beach Campground. Visit from Santa, elves, activities, raffle, auction, prizes, campfire, parade! Saturday from 3pm to 8pm. www.fccsb.org.

7/27 City of San Marcos Summer Concerts in the Gardens 7:30pm www.san-marcos.net (760) 744-9000 7/27-28 Japanese Obon Festival at Vista Buddhist Temple, beginning at noon. (760) 941-8800 www.vbtemple.org 7/28 Poway Park Celtic music with Susan Winsberg www.poway.org 7/29-31 Padres VS Reds at Petco Park www.sandiego.padres.mlb.com 7/29 Comedy Night at Avo Theatre in Vista raising money for 50th Anniversary of The Fellowship Center. Famous comedians as seen on late night TV comedy shows. Tickets (760) 724-2110 www.vistixonline.com.

7/29-8/24 Mercury Insurance Open- Women’s Professional Tennis at the La Costa Resort and Spa. www.mercuryinsuranceopen.com (760) 930-7032.

7/30 Bruno Mars at Valley View Casino Center www.alleyviewcasinocenter.com 7/30 HOB 20th anniv. Presents Hollywood Undead at House of Blues www.houseofblues.com 7/31 Sister Act Comedy A Devine Musical Comedy at Civic Theatre www.civictheatres.org

August 8/1 4 O’Clock Friday Summer Concert Series at Del Mar Horse Racing www.dmtc.com

8/2 TGIF Jazz in the Parks at Poinsettia Park. See inside for more details. www.carlsbad.gov/arts

8/3 Brewfest Encinitas at MiraCosta College, Cardiff 4-7pm www.brewfestencinitas.com

8/4 One Direction at Sleep Train Amphitheatre www.amphitheatrechulavista.com

8/4 Burt Bacharach – Say a Little Prayer with San Diego

Symphony Summer Pops on Embarcadero www.sandiegosymphony.org 8/4 Moonlight Beach Concert with Stranger a San Diego based Reggae/Rock/Jazz band 3-5pm 8/9-10 Michael Bolton with San Diego Symphony Summer Pops on Embarcadero www.sandiegosymphony.org 8/11 Poway Park presents Pomerado Community Band performing big band music in the park www.poway.org 8/17 Poway Movie in the Park- Hotel Transylvania at 8pm Poway Community Park www.poway.org/communitypark 8/25 Pacific Classic at Del Mar Horse Racing www.dmtc.com

NORTH COUNTY MOVIE THEATERS LA Paloma Theatre 471 South Coast Highway 101, Encinitas, CA 92024 (760) 436-7469 www.lapalomatheatre.com Edwards San Marcos Stadium 18 Cinemas 1180 West San Marcos Blvd., San Marcos, CA 92069 (760) 471-3734 www.regmovies.com Cinepolis La Costa 6941 El Camino Real, Carlsbad 92009. www.cinepolisusa.com.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Calendar of Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7, 8 Money Saving Coupons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 North County Restaurant Reviews . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16, 18, 20, 22 $10,000 in free tickets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9, 10, 31, 32, 34, 35 2013 San Diego County Fair “Game On!” Theme and What’s New . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Special Days and Discounts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Exhibits, Festivals, Contests, Attractions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9, 13, 14, 29 Music Lineups and Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30, 31, 33 Firework Shows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Del Mar Thoroughbred Horse Racing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Women’s Tennis Championship at La Costa Resort. . . . . . 36 San Clemente Ocean Festival . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Beach Bocce Ball Championship. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Comic-Con . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Local Live Theatre Shows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10, 11 Festival of the Arts and Pageant of the Masters . . . . . . . . 11 Summer Concerts . . . . . . . . 12, 14, 26, 27, 28, 30, 31, 32, 33 Hair Fashion Trends. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Hansen Surfboards’ Summer Surf Sale . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Kid’s Fun Spots and Camps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27, 28, 34, 35

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Star Trek Exhibition to Feature Largest Collection of Authentic Star Trek Sets, Props, and Costumes at San Diego County Fair “Trekkies” who come to the 2013 San Diego County Fair, presented by Albertsons/Sav-on, can look forward to re-living their favorite Star Trek memories as Star Trek: The Exhibition will be featured at Surfside Race Place. This all-new exhibit features props and memorabilia from the Star Trek movies and television shows, great photo ops for the whole family and unique merchandise.

Star Trek: The Exhibition which will be featured for the entire 24-day run of the San Diego County Fair gives visitors the opportunity to enjoy an interactive, museum-style experience of one of the largest collection of authentic Star Trek artifacts and information ever put on public display. The exhibition brings visitors into the Star Trek universe and

allows them to reconnect with the iconic Star Trek moments.

Throughout this experience, visitors, especially the younger visitors and youth, will be inspired and motivated to seek out more education, and perhaps ignite a passion for lifelong learning and careers in science and technology.

Star Trek fans and novices alike will have a first-hand interactive experience to explore the worlds, the wisdom, the science, the stories, the cultures, characters, fashions and the fantasies of the Star Trek universe that has made it the most influential science-fiction TV show ever. In the States, and around the world, Star Trek has become a subculture for many, supported by countless Trekkies conventions and fan gatherings where thousands regularly gather and role-play as their favorite Star Trek characters.

The main attraction of the exhibition includes the opportunity to sit in the legendary Captain’s chair where Captain Kirk, and subsequently Captain Picard, took command of the USS Enterprise throughout the many great Star Trek adventures. This is your opportunity to pose in front of a replica of the USS Enterprise, enjoy one-of-akind displays, interactive kiosks, rare photo opportunities and more.

Admission to Star Trek: The Exhibition is not included in Fair Admission. Ticket price is $5. For more information on, Star Trek: The Exhibition, visit www.sdfair.com

Special San Diego County Fair Days and Great Ways to Save $$$ Coaster “Fair Tripper” includes Free Ad­mis­­sion.

North County Transit District is offering a special $15 “Fair Tripper” ticket that includes any day Fair admission and round-trip rides on North County Transit District’s Coaster, Sprinter and/or Breeze bus. This ticket is good any day of the fair. Relax and enjoy the ride to and from the fair with expanded hours this year. It’s the perfect way for North County folks as well as those living Downtown San Diego. The extended late train service is good for the entire duration of the Fair.

This means people can stay for the Toyota Summer Concert Series shows and can still catch the Coaster home.

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

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

Save $2 Adult Admission Tickets at Albertsons stores.

No minimum purchase required.

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

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

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

Taste of the Fair is every Tuesday. The Fair is featuring $2. “tastes” of all the great Fair food. Do you remember past year’s coronary treats of Deep Fried Butter and Chocolate Covered Bacon?

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

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

Free Parking: Park free everyday at Horsepark, on the corner of Via de la Valle and El Camino Real and take a shuttle from there. Gates open daily at 11 a.m., Tuesdays through Fridays, and 10 a.m., Saturdays, Sundays and Wednesday, July 4. Admission is $14 for adults; $8 for ages 6-12 (and free on Tuesdays!); $8 for adults 62 and older; and free for ages 5 and younger. The Fair will be closed the first three Mondays in June. Visit www.sdfair.com

It’s Game On! at the 2013 San Diego County Fair The Latest Scoop on the Newest Food, Entertainment and Fun

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The San Diego County Fair is the largest annual event in San Diego County and the fourth largest fair in North America, and last year attracted over 1.5 million visitors. The North County Sun, along with the San Diego County Fair are excited to give you a preview of the 2013 Fair in this edition!

“Game on!” is the theme for the 2013 San Diego County Fair and 2013 promises to be filled with fun and games galore for 24 days. This year the Fair will spotlight classic and nostalgic games (of all types) that we grew up with, and will highlight how games have evolved over the years. From board games and pinball, to television, videos and computers, technology has enhanced the gaming culture beyond our wildest dreams.

The San Diego County Fair has something for everyone! In this special 2013 San Diego County Fair preview edition you’ll find out about a lot of new Fair fun and excitement, including: Concert Lineup on the Grand Stand Stage; Chicken Charlie’s deep fried culinary claim to fame and a sneak preview of some of his newest creations; My Big Fair Wedding event in the Paul Ecke Jr.

Flower and Garden area; Big Bite Bacon Festival; Newest Contests; 4-H Auction and Animals; Newest Themed Exhibits including the Main Exhibit about the history and popularity of games; and special Fair days and great ways to save money!

The Fair will be open Saturday, June 8 and run through Thursday, July 4. The Fair will be closed (on the first three Mondays) and will have more than 100 food vendors serving everything from deep-fried Oreos to a more healthy type of barbeque, Italian, Australian, Chinese and other cuisines, and will once again have a Wine Festival and a Beer Festival and competition. There are some quieter places but no less interesting, including the outdoor Paul Ecke Flower Garden that has themed hardscapes and softcsape landscaping and floral creations.

There are also indoor flower shows, competitions, and exhibits. Other great features of the Fair include a plethora of crazy rides; farm animals exhibits; pony rides; elephant rides; carnival games, petting zoo; kid’s ride area; photo and painting competitions; collections of all types; student year books; rocks, gems and fossils; singing, dancing, acting, and cooking competitions; theatri-

cal acts; local music acts on various stages; as well as Monster Truck; Fire Department Demonstrations; Turkey Stampede; Piggy Races; dog tricks; comedy and magic; headliner acts on the Grandstand Stage; the Paddock Concert Series; the Gospel Festival; Solid Gold Series; 4-H auctions; and Del Mar Arena events, contests and more. For up-to-date information visit www.NorthCountySun.com or www. sdfair.com.

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The North County Sun and www.NorthCountySun. com are once again giving away tons of free tickets. It’s easy to win a free pair of admission tickets. Just visit www.NorthCountySun.com and fill in the simple registration form. Ticket winners will be randomly selected and contacted by phone and/or email or both. Only one entry per person is permitted. Some restrictions apply.

Promoters are not liable for date or show schedule changes or inclement weather. Best of luck, and see you at the 2013 San Diego County Fair.

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Moonlight Amphitheatre’s Amazing Outdoor Under The Stars Show Lineup We’re Giving Away Free Tickets!

The Moonlight Am­­­ phi­theatre is the most beautiful outdoor concert and theatre venue in North County. If you’ve never been there, you are really missing out. Their multi-million dollar renovation makes this venue one of the nicest and most intimate in Southern California. The stage is new. The sound system and lighting…are new too! This summer, enjoy South Pacific, The Wizard of Oz, Young Frankenstein, and The Who’s Tommy! What a fabulous lineup! And, if you’re lucky enough, you may win a pair of free tickets to one of these shows! (see details below)

costumes from the Madison Square Garden production!

Based on the classic 1939 MGM movie, The Wizard of Oz will sweep audiences off their feet. Come along for the adventure as Dorothy and her little dog Toto are transported Over the Rainbow into the magical land of Oz. Along the way they encounter the Cowardly Lion, the Tin Man and the Scarecrow on the Yellow Brick Road as they search for the great and powerful Wizard. The magic of this musical is sure to cast its spell on the entire family with such classic songs as Ding Dong the Witch is Dead, If I Only Had a Brain and We’re Off to See the Wizard. If you’ve shared the story of Wicked with the family, now experience what happens when Dorothy drops in!

South Pacific June 26-July 13 at 8:00 pm Rodgers and Hammerstein’s South Pacific is one of the most enchanting musicals of all time. Refreshed for today’s audiences, our production will utilize scenery and costumes from the breathtaking 2008 Tony Award winning Lincoln Center revival. Set in a tropical island paradise, South Pacific tells the sweeping romantic saga of two parallel love stories that are threatened by the realities of war and prejudice. Considered by many as one of the finest musicals ever written, the score includes such musical theatre gems as Some Enchanted Evening, I’m Gonna Wash That Man Right Out of My Hair, This Nearly Was Mine and There is Nothin’ Like a Dame.

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

The Wizard of Oz July 24-August 10 at 8:00 pm You won’t want to miss this opulent musical featuring scenery and

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

at the La Jolla Playhouse. Based on the iconic 1969 rock concept album, The Who’s Tommy is an exhilarating story of hope, healing, and the human spirit. Pete Townsend and Des McAnuff’s tale of a young boy’s journey from pain to triumph is the most electrifying rock and roll musical experience to play in a theatre. The story of the pinball-playing, deaf, dumb and blind boy who triumphs over his adversities has inspired, amazed, and puzzled audiences for more than 40 years. With great songs including Tommy Can You Hear Me, I’m Free, Pinball Wizard and See Me, Feel Me this musical is a must-see for both fans of The Who and musical theatre alike.

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

It’s easy to win a free pair of tickets to a show under the stars at the Moonlight Amphitheatre this summer! 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. Promoters are not liable in the event of date or time change or show cancellation. Good luck, and see you this summer, under the starry sky at the Moonlight Amphitheatre in Vista!

North Coast Repertory Theatre Summer And 2013-2014 Season We’re Giving Away Free Tickets and a Grand Prize Season Subscription!

Becoming Cuba, By Melinda Lopez Directed by David Ellenstein, May 29 – June 23 Commissioned by North Coast Rep, this World Premiere drama set in 1890s Cuba, introduces a family coping with a changing landscape of their country as it struggles for independence.

Melinda Lopez’s knack for dialogue and drama, mixed with her knowledge and research of the time, opens the door for issues of loyalty and family, fighting for a cause and finding happiness to be interwoven through this powerful and often humorous drama.

Leonard Nimoy’s Vincent, June 3 – 4, 7:30Pm Jean-Michel Richaud stars in solo event.

The Next Arena and Mistral Productions present Leonard Nimoy’s Vincent, directed by Paul Stein, performed by Jean-Michel Richaud. A few days after the death of little known painter Vincent Van Gogh, rumors are flying in Paris. Some say he was a penniless madman, a frequenter of prostitutes, a derelict and soon to be forgotten artist of trifling quality. Others denounce him as a wayward priest and a foreigner. Many whisper he took his own life in a moment of insanity. His brother Theo, Vincent’s confidante and lifelong supporter, is enraged.

Love Letters, By A.R. Gurney, June 10, 7:30PM Featuring David Ellenstein & Denise Young, Pre-show reception at 6:30pm Love Letters follows the lives of Melissa Gardner and Andrew Makepeace III childhood friends who

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went their separate ways but continued to share confidences via the US Postal Service. Although physically apart the pair are spiritually as close as only true lovers can be. Join us for a rare treat as North Coast Repertory Theatre’s Artistic Director, David Ellenstein, shares the stage with his wife, Denise, as they create an evocative, touching, and frequently funny evening that explores friendship and love in all of its various forms. Special pre-reception including complimentary beverages and light appetizers begins at 6:30pm.

“Few (plays) have been timelier, or more beautiful, than this tender sketch of the bond between two people who cannot live with, or without, each other.”

—Time Magazine

Become A Member and Don’t Miss North Coast Repertory’s 32nd Season Man with a Load of Mischief Music by John Clifton, Lyrics by John Clifton and Ben Tarver, Book by Ben Tarver, Directed

by Rick Simas Previews September 4–6, September 7- September 29 Broken Glass

By Arthur Miller, October 19–November 10 Who am I this Time

By Aaron Posner adapted from short stories by Kurt Vonnegut, January 11–February 2, 2014 School for Lies

By David Ives, adapted from Molière’s The Misanthrope February 22 – March 16, 2014 Mandate Memories

By Lionel Goldstein, April 12 – May 4, 2014 Faded Glory

By Timothy Burns, May 31–June 22, 2014 Romance/Romance Book and lyrics by Barry Harman, Music by Keith Herrmann, July 12–August 3, 2014

The 20Th Annual Lipinsky Family San Diego Jewish Arts Festival, Steal Heaven, Written By And Starring Herbert Siguenza, June 11, 7:30PM A world premiere staged reading based on the life of activist Abbie Hoffman. Herb Siguenza has dazzled audiences as Picasso in A Weekend with Pablo Picasso, and as a founding member of Culture Clash. Abbie Hoffman, now in an other-wordly Jewish home for the aged trains Twitter generation protesters. A political comedy that will raise the roof and maybe the Pentagon, too!

Co-sponsored by North Coast Rep, and the Look and Listen Series of the San Diego Center for Jewish Culture.

The North Coast Repertory Theatre is located at 987 Lomas Santa Fe Dr., Ste. D, Solana Beach. For more information about the North Coast Repertory Theatre, please call (858) 481-1055 or visit www.northcoastrep.org.

North Coast Rep And Improv Theatre Presents: Tennessee Williams Unscripted, June 17, 7:30PM Passionate, smoldering secrets lurk beneath the surface of genteel society only to explode in a climax of accusation, confession and consequence. Williams’ masterful storytelling and delicious language are Improv Theatre’s inspiration as it creates full-length plays that are hilarious, yet tragic as a Southern belle’s broken heart. “GO. Tenderly comedic…savvy. Lingers somewhere between satire and homage. It’s a very smart choice.” —LA Weekly.

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It’s easy to win a free pair of tickets to any show of your choice or our grand prize “Season Subscription” to the North Coast Repertory Theatre! 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. Promoters are not liable in the event of date or time change or show cancellation. Good luck, and see you this summer at the North Coast Repertory Theatre in Solana Beach!

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US Sand Sculpting Challenge: Port Authorizes Huge Sand Sculpting Event on ‘B’ Street Pier Labor Day Holiday Week

The Port of San Diego has again authorized producers of the U.S. Sand Sculpting Challenge and 3D Art Exposition to create a beach on the pier and is bringing in 300 tons of sand that will be carved and molded into beautiful sculptures by nearly 40 artists from all over the world to compete in 3 different classes of competition. There is more than $60,000 in prize money at stake. The world’s best sculptors from Italy, Ireland, the Netherlands, Portugal, Quebec and Ontario, Canada, will challenge the best in the U.S. from California and Washington. Last year, Rusty Croft from Carmel, CA, won the 2012 inaugural event for the U.S.A. Cruise ships please take airport exit and don’t berth at the cruise ship terminal pier downtown over Labor Day weekend. There won’t be room for you! Last year, 16 dump trucks unloaded sand on B Street Pier!

Starting on the Wednesday before Labor Day, artists in the World Masters class will have 4 days to create their masterpieces. Starting on Friday, the public will be able to view the last 2 days of sculpting and have 2 more full days to view the finished work.

The pier is a wonderful venue with the Big Bay as a backdrop to the magnificent sand sculptures. Tall ships sail by with full regalia, occasionally recreating cannon battles of yore. Musicians, singers, dancers and circus performers entertain young and old. There’s a huge sandbox and truly unique rides for kids. (They can try to walk on water, bungy jump or take a zipline over the show.) Dozens of artists who work in metal, glass, ceramics, gemstones, fabric and more will exhibit and offer their work for sale. And gourmet food trucks serve wondrous snacks, meals and beverages.

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

The museum’s ships and collections represent San Diego’s

San Diego Comic-Con International 2013 Originally showcasing comic books, science fiction, fantasy, film, and television, Comic-Con International has expanded over the years to include a larger range of pop culture elements, such as horror, animation, anime, manga, cartoons, movies, TV Shows, toys, collectible card games, video games, webcomics, and fantasy novels.

The show at the San Diego Convention Center is so humungus that the scene outside on the streets surrounding the Convention Center is almost as inspiring as the scene inside!

San Diego Comic-Con International began as the Golden State Comic Book Convention and later the San Diego Comic Book Convention in 1970 by a group of San Diegans, which included Shel Dorf, Richard Alf, Ken Krueger and Mike Towry. Comic-Con is held at the San Diego Convention Center and is traditionally a four-day event that goes from Thursday through Sunday. A three-hour preview night happens on Wednesday and is open to professionals, exhibitors, and some guests that are pre-registered for all four days.

Throughout the years, Comic-

great maritime heritage and bring educational programs to life for thousands of children from K-12 each year.

Sponsors who have helped make the USSSC event possible include GEICO, MTS, the North County Coaster, San Diego Padres, Car2Go, North County Sun, and the incredible InSlider food truck. Coaster trains and MTS buses and trolleys terminate at Santa Fe Depot, just yards away from the Cruise Ship Terminal Beach (ummm . . . Pier). North County Sun readers should check with North County Transit for the Coaster schedule in August.

Producers expect ticket prices for the U.S. Sand Sculpting Challenge and 3D Art Expo to be about $6 for kids, active military and seniors, and about $9 for adults. Check out the next edition of the North County Sun for special discounts.

Find more information at www.ussandsculpting.com.

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Con has grown to be so big and popular that it’s very difficult to get tickets and the Convention Center has become too small a venue. There were over 140,000 attendees in 2011. The convention is the largest in the Americas, and fourth largest in the world after the Comiket in Japan, the Angoulême International Comics Festival in France, and the Lucca Comics and Games in Italy.

Along with panels, seminars, and workshops with comic book professionals, there are previews of upcoming feature films, portfolio review sessions with top comic book and video game companies, and such evening events as awards ceremonies and the Masquerade, a costume contest, as well as the Comic-Con International Independent Film Festival, which showcases shorts and feature length movies. Traditional events include an eclectic film program, screening rooms devoted to Japanese animation, gaming, and various other programs with speakers and slide shows. Comic-Con features a large floor space for exhibitors. These include media companies such as movie studios and TV networks, as well as comic-book dealers and collectibles merchants. There’s also an autograph area, as well as the Artists’ Alley where comics artists can sign autographs and sell or do free sketches.

Festival of Arts and Pageant of the Masters, California’s Premier Fine Art Show Celebrates its 80th Season July 1 – Aug 31 Celebrating 80 years of promoting the arts in Laguna Beach, The Festival of Arts-California’s Premier Fine Art Show, returns with 140 of Orange County’s most renowned artists. As California’s longest running outdoor fine art show and one of the nation’s most highly acclaimed and attended juried exhibitions, visitors and art connoisseurs find the highest quality of art and artists at the Laguna Beach Festival of Arts.

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

All events are free with admission unless otherwise noted.

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

For a complete list of activities visit www.LagunaFestivalofArts.org

Pageant of the Masters – July 7 – Aug 31, nightly beginning at 8:30pm Art Talks: Lecture Series– Tuesdays and Thursdays (12 noon– 1pm) Art, Jazz, Wine, and Chocolate – Thursdays July 11 – Aug 29, 5:30–7:30pm, $15 TGIF@FOA – Fridays, 5:30-7:30pm, additional fee applies Jazz on the Green– Saturdays, July 20, 27, Aug 10, 17, from 1 to 3pm Art of Cooking Series– Sundays, July 7 – Aug 25, 1-2pm Family Art Day– Saturday, Aug 3, 12 noon-3pm Festival Runway Show– Saturday, August 31, 1pm-4pm Sunday in the Park Music Series – Sundays, July 7 – Aug 25, 2-4pm

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6th Annual Carlsbad Beach Fest

The 9th Annual Switchfoot Bro-Am Surf Championship and Music Festival Returns to Encinitas

June 15, Saturday, 8am-4pm

June 13, Saturday, 7am-5pm; Concert all day from 12-5pm

More than 12,000 people are expected to attend the 6th Annual Carlsbad Beach Fest on Saturday, June 15, from 8am to 4pm. Staged on one mile of beach stretching from Tamarack to Pine Avenue, the festival offers a funfilled day of events aimed at celebrating Carlsbad’s recreational paradise through good beach stewardship. Planned are competitive sporting events, free beach activities, live entertainment on multiple stages, and opportunities for the public to pitch in and help support our coastal environment.

Carlsbad Mayor Matt Hall helps kick off the festivities by sending off runners and walkers for the 5K Low Tide Race on the sand. Athletes can become one of Hoehn’s Heroes by competing in a beach triathlon and duathlon, a one-mile ocean swim, and stand-up paddle races: all are sponsored

by Hoehn Motors of Carlsbad. SurfRide presents a 16-division pro and amateur surfing contest for youth and adults, and local Zumba dance fitness instructors provide a fourhour Zumba-thon on the beach to Latin and world music.

Free activities include a one mile fun run for children, beach volleyball, beach soccer, surf clinics, and kite flying.

Visit a health and safety expo with lifeguard demonstrations and sports therapy. Watch U.S. champions build gigantic sand sculptures. Learn about beach and environmental stewardship, enjoy interactive educational booths, green vendor displays, and help clean up the beach. Show your support of our coastal environment by participating in a symbolic linking of “Hands Across the Beach.”

“Beach Fest has become possibly the most important community event of the year,” said the event’s Executive Director, Tamara Urie. “This event has grown exponentially over the last four years – and with support from CA State Parks, the City of Carlsbad, and the Carlsbad community, Beach Fest continues to raise environmental consciousness and funds to help provide this annual celebration and support local coastal improvement projects.” Urie gave special thanks to founding sponsors NRG West and Life Technologies, whose support has made it possible to expand the event to one mile of beach and to maintain its long term sustainability. Carlsbad Beach Fest is a project of the Carlsbad Beach Fest Foundation Inc., a nonprofit 501(c) (3) public charity committed to the sustainability of our local beaches and waterways.

The Beach Fest is free and open to the public. The competitive sporting events require paid registration in advance. Visit www.active.com for event registration, or visit www.carlsbadbeachfest.com for general information.

The Grammy awardwinning rock act Switchfoot will host its 9th Annual Switchfoot Bro-Am, presented by Hurley, and will take place at newly redeveloped Moonlight Beach in Encinitas.

The ever popular Switchfoot Bro-Am surf contest and concert at Moon light Beach is an annual event that is near and dear to the band Switchfoot’s heart. The Bro-Am was created to give back to the San Diego community while benefitting a local childrens charity. Since it’s inception in 2005, the Bro-Am has raised more than $550,000 for local children’s charities. As in past years, this year’s event, presented by Hurley, will benefit Stand Up For Kids, a San Diego based organization dedicated to helping kids who are homeless, at-risk or on the street.

Starting at 7am, watch the 4-person surf teams ride the waves all morning and visit the vendors dotting the beach. Beginning at noon, dance to the incredible live music featuring some of the biggest headliners in music today. In the past Switchfoot has performed at the end of the day.

The event includes a beach concert with Switchfoot and other guest bands throughout the day, a charity surf contest, the Rob Machado Bro

Comic Art Exhibit at California Center for the Arts June 20 – July 28 The California Center for the Arts, Escondido is proud to announce the opening of Art Illustrated: Celebrating Comic Art. The exhibition will include more than 200 pieces of 20th and 21st century art from nationally syndicated comic strips and original works from classic comic books.

It will also feature works by major American pop artists, Claes Oldenburg and Roy Lichtenstein and contemporary Korean artist, Donghyun Son. The exhibition is curated

by Andrew Farago, from the Cartoon Art Museum in San Francisco.

Many of America’s most beloved favorites including Dennis the Menace and Beetle Bailey; contemporary works such as Luann, Zits and Sherman’s Lagoon; and the harrowing tales of our favorite caped crusader will be on display. Of special note, the exhibition also will feature several works by San Diego’s Theodore Geisel (Dr. Seuss) rarely seen by the public.

Audiences can expect to be captivated by the extensive collection assembled for this exhibition, the first of what will be an annual staple of The Center’s Museum.

The show will Pop! Whiz! and Kablow! with excitement for museum goers and enthusiasts of all ages and backgrounds. Several lectures, workshops and competitions will be held throughout the exhibition and will assist participants in understanding comic art and creating their own comic art masterpieces.

The Old Globe A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM

By William Shakespeare June 2 – September 29 Lowell Davies Festival Theatre, Directed by Ian Talbot Fall under the spell of Shakespeare’s most joyful and popular comedy. Filled with magic, humor, music and spectacle, the merriment unfolds in an enchanted forest where fairies play tricks on unsuspecting lovers and bumbling actors are transformed beyond their wildest dreams.

With a magic potion that grants love at first sight, anything can, and does, happen!

THE MERCHANT OF VENICE

By William Shakespeare June 9 – September 28 Lowell Davies Festival Theatre, Directed by Adrian Noble Shakespeare’s unforgettable tale of mercy and justice, generosity and greed. After years of persecution for his Jewish faith, Shylock finally gets his chance for revenge.

The merchant Antonio cannot pay his debt, and Shylock demands his due: a pound of flesh. To save Antonio’s life, the resourceful Portia must triumph in the courtroom— but at what cost?

ROSENCRANTZ AND GUILDENSTERN ARE DEAD

By Tom Stoppard June 16 – September 26 Lowell Davies Festival Theatre, Directed by Adrian Noble

Junior Surf Contest, and an after party in the evening at the Belly Up Tavern in Solana Beach. A pre-event charity auction is scheduled for July 12. Mark your calendars because you won’t want to miss this huge event at Moonlight Beach in Encinitas. For more information, call (760)-274-3930 or visit www.switchfoot.com.

Fast-paced and irresistibly funny, Tom Stoppard’s Tony Award-winning farce turns Shakespeare’s Hamlet inside out. Two clowns wake up one morning to discover that they are minor characters in the greatest tragedy ever written.

THE RAINMAKER

By N. Richard Nash July 13 – August 11 Donald and Darlene Shiley Stage • Old Globe Theatre • Conrad Prebys Theatre Center, Directed by Maria Mileaf A classic romantic comedy set against the sweeping landscape of the American West. On her family’s droughtridden ranch, Lizzie’s hopes and dreams have run as dry as the barren fields. When the irresistible Starbuck arrives in town, selling the promise of rain, Lizzie must decide: is he a con man, or does he hold the key to everything she desires?

DOUBLE INDEMNITY

By James M. Cain July 27 – August 25 Sheryl and Harvey White Theatre • Conrad Prebys Theatre Center, Adapted for the stage by David Pichette and R. Hamilton Wright, Directed by John Gould Rubin The classic crime novel and film noir masterpiece, reinvented for the stage! When a small-time insurance agent falls under the spell of a gorgeous femme fatale, the two conspire to murder her husband for the insurance money.

It seems like the perfect crime—until it all starts to unravel.

Sexy, fun and wildly theatrical.

The Old Globe is located in Balboa Park, San Diego. For show and ticket information visit www.theoldglobe.org.

A preview party fundraiser will be held on Saturday evening, June 15, and an opening for the general public will be held Thursday evening, June 20. A highlight of the preview party will be special recognition of San Marcos artist, Greg Evans, creator of the popular comic strip Luann, and 2003 National Cartoonists Society Ruben Award recipient. Evans’ award is in recognition of his work locally and nationally in tackling tough adolescent issues.

Admission to the exhibition is $8. Admission for active military, seniors and students is $5 and members of The Center are free. The exhibition is made possible with the generous support from the Escondido Charitable Foundation, the Dr. Seuss Fund at the San Diego Foundation, the Cartoon Art Museum, King Features, the Society of Illustrators, and the Frederick R. Weisman Art Foundation.

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

27 Tips to Sell Your Home Faster For Top Dollar North County Coastal – Because your home may well be your largest asset, selling it is probably one of the most important decisions you will make in your life. Once you have made that decision, you will want to sell your home for the highest price, the lowest commission, and in the shortest time possible without compromising your sanity.

Before you place your home on the market, here is a way to make selling your home easier, get top dollar, and save thousands of dollars in commissions. To assist home sellers, a new industry report has just been released called “27 Valuable Tips That You Should Know to Get Your Home Sold Fast and for Top Dollar.” It tackles the important issues you need to know to make your home more competitive in the marketplace.

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

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

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

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Christmas in July at South Carlsbad State Beach

Dads Pig Out On Father’s Day at Big Bite Bacon Fest

July 27, Saturday, 3-8pm

June 16

Have fun with the whole family and maybe even win a free week of camping at the glorious beaches in Cardiff or Carlsbad.

Last year’s event raised $24,000 for the Friends of Cardiff and Carlsbad State Beaches, all of which went into preservation of the beaches from Cardiff to Carlsbad.

Christmas in July events include a parade with Santa Claus through the South Carlsbad campground; games for the children including rock painting; photo opportunities with Santa Claus and Santa’s Elves; and an evening campfire event where the Grand Prizes will be announced. You don’t have to be camping at the park to attend. Christmas in July is a free family event open to the public.

Local businesses help support FCCSB by donating prizes to be given out in the Prize Drawing or auctioned off in the Silent Auction. Also a Live Auction will happen this year and the Grand Prize winner will get a FREE Week of Camping at San Elijo State Beach or South Carlsbad State Beaches, without having to go through the reservations system. 7201 Carlsbad Blvd, Carlsbad, CA 92011. (858) 603-2705 or visit www.fccsb.org/

Something new is sizzling at the San Diego County Fair and if you have a love for bacon get your bellies ready for the 1st Annual Big Bite Bacon Fest that takes place inside the massive Del Mar Arena, sponsored by Farmer John, on Father’s Day, June 16.

The Big Bite Bacon Fest is new to the 2013 fair season and with tickets starting at $55 (includes Fair Admission), it is sure to make the dreams of every San Diegan bacon lover come true. Literally, thousands of square feet of wall to wall bacon paradise, this “walk-around tasting event” (think the traditional “Taste of’s” but with Bacon as the star of the show) will showcase the cooking talents of dozens of the best chef’s in the county, bacon tasting of epic porkportions, bacon-centric cocktails, tastings of the best craft brews in San Diego, a swanky VIP lounge, and sure to please bacon themed entertainment including a private bar, beer tasting, an opening ceremony which includes the raising of the bacon flag and singing the National Bacon Anthem, a bacon wedding, a bacon beauty pageant, and bacon awards ceremonies. It’s sure to be a special Father’s Day treat for everyone!

The Big Bite Bacon Fest is the first and only bacon competition of its kind across the nation, offering cash

prizes totaling $5,000 and awards for participants in a licensed food competition.

Presented by Farmer John, the Fest is a fun-filled, walk-around tasting event featuring creative bacon dishes. Bacon competitors have prepared and are serving small plates of bacon-y deliciousness that will range from appetizers to desserts and everything in between. Guests will be able to quench their thirsts with refreshing baconbased and bacon-inspired cocktails and brews.

Are you hearing bacony wedding bells? If it’s been your dream to walk down the aisle adorned with a bacon bouquet and boutonniere, this is your chance to be “swined and chimed” during your very own bacon-blissed ceremony at the Big Bite Bacon Fest! One lucky couple will be selected and treated to a fun filled Fairtime affair loaded with surprises including a romantic ride on the giant, San Diego County Fair “Ferris-Squeal!” After the big event the couple will fly away to their Hog-Heaven-Honeymoon adventure.

Leave the rice at home and throw bacon bits instead!

For more event details, please visit the event website at www.BigBiteBaconFest.com.

2013 Contests: Singers, Dancers, Actors, Gamers, Chefs, Craftsmen, Adults and Kids Compete for Prizes at County Fair The San Diego County Fair presented by Albertsons/ Sav-On is once again bringing in new talent to compete through song, dance, and acting. This year’s hot new talent will compete for cash prizes while spreading the word about their showcased performance skills. The Fair’s yearly performance contests are back!

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

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

The grand prize winner will be awarded $1,200, a dance and fitness pack from the Academy of Performing Arts, a one year subscription to Backstage.com, and a one hour photo shoot with First and Orange. Apply today to reserve your spot in this exciting new competition at https://sdfair. wufoo.com/forms/triple-threat/ June 16 Ultimate Triple Threat final Round June 22 – 23 Acting finals June 25 Dancing finals June 26–27 Singing finals Southern California’s Best Dance Crew Contest, June 25 The Fair is taking San Diego’s best Hip-Hop dancers to center stage for “Southern California’s Best Dance Crew”!

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

Adult division winner will be awarded $1,000 and the runner up $500. Both Adult and teen third place winners will receive $250.

Singer/ Songwriter Contest, June 14 Returning to the Fair, and back by popular demand is the “Singer/ Songwriter” competition. This is a search for the best performances by a solo singer and showcase for original writing. The San Diego County Fair is in search of the best original songwriting and performance by a solo singer. Performance spots in their preliminary round will be on a first come-first served basis, so apply early and reserve your spot!

Josh Damigo was the winner in 2012 and has won multiple awards, including the 2010 San Diego Music Award for Best Acoustic, and the 2009 San Diego Music Award for his album “Raw.” It is said that his music style is similar to possibly Shawn Mullins, Marc Broussard or Ryan Adams.

Josh just released his sophomore album entitled “Hope.”

The grand prize is $3,000, five hours of studio time from Recording Arts and Technology, and a new Taylor guitar, tickets to a show at the House of Blues and an additional performing opportunity at the House of Blues in San Diego. All performers must be 18 or older. Second Place is $2,000 plus a Taylor guitar and three hours of recording time and an additional opportunity to perform at the House of Blues in San Diego. Third place gets $1,000 plus a Taylor guitar and 2 hours of recording time and a chance to perform at the House of Blues.

Cantautor Latino Contest, June 25 For its second year, the Fair welcomes back the “Cantautor Latino” contest. Featuring the best solo performance of an original song in Spanish, this contest offers singers/songwriters the opportunity to share their personally written songs with the Fair’s audience at the chance of winning a grand prize of $3,000, four hours to Track Star Studios, and a Taylor guitar.

Robotics Competition, June 15 A One Day Robotics Extravaganza will take place on Saturday, June 15, in the Sports Club room at Surfside Race Place. Students from all over have been invited to participate in robotics challenges. Student teams design, program and build robots to perform various challenges and win prizes!

Oratorical Competition, June 9 An Oratorical Competition will take place on Sunday, June 9, on the Flower Show Stage. Students in grades K-12 are invited to sign up for this contest. Each contestant has three minutes to complete an oration. Winners receive great cash prizes. See our future public speakers in action!

Food Competitions 1) Pillsbury Pie Baking Championship 2) Re-purposed Plastic Grocery Store Bags 3) Bisquick Family Favorites Recipe 4) Karo Sweet Treats for Sweethearts 5) “Game On! Chili Cook Off” 6) Gold Medal Flour Scratch Bakers Cookie Challenge 7) The Great American Spam Championship 8) Ghirardelli Chocolate Championship.

Other Competitions include: Photography Competition Fine Art Competition and Plein Air Contest Livestock and Breed Competitions Floral Competitions Landscape Competitions Collections Competitions Quilting Competitions Woodworking Competitions Produce Competitions Pie Eating Contest Three O’Clock Fun Contests Homemade Wine and Cheese Many contests, games and competitions are single day events. For a complete up-to-date list of contests and competitions, events and games, visit www.sdfair.com.

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

La Jolla Festival of the Arts June 22 to 23, 10am to 5pm The 27th Annual La Jolla Festival of the Arts, June 22 to 23, provides an idyllic summer weekend in La Jolla, complete with 200 of the West’s finest artists, live entertainment, wine and craft beer, delicious bites and interactive live performance art.

From photography and paintings to sculptures and glass designs, the art displays promise to be as unique as the artists themselves. A few top local artists who will be showcasing this year, include: Jeremy and Gabriela Firehammer: Using a multitude of different types of stones from all over the world such as granite, onyx, marble and travertine, the husband and wife team of Firehammer Studios in Fallbrook cut and polish

each stone by hand to be inlayed in stainless steel, creating geometric sculptures and wall hangings.

Robert Ferguson: Escondido-based American impressionist Robert Ferguson paints lush landscape masterpieces that capture nature’s beauty in its truest form. Refusing to use stills or photographs as inspiration, Ferguson paints only from life and focuses his plein air studies on Europe and the Western U.S. Dave Ness: Once an electrical engineer, San Diegan Dave Ness now spends his time taking gorgeous photographs of picturesque landscapes, wildlife and unique abstracts. Willing to do anything to get the perfect shot, Ness’ work tells a story in every scene.

Amos Robinson: Amos Robinson, also out of San Diego, brings metal alive by transforming sheets of solid steel into fluid shapes to create graceful and sometimes moving sculptures and mobiles. Robinson’s kinetic art is often polished and powder-coated to optimize each piece’s reflective nature and to add vivid color.

Guests can stroll with wine or craft beer at the Festival’s

grounds, atop UC San Diego War­­ ren Field. The fine art festival’s “Restaurant Row” will feature a number of beloved food trucks and eateries, including Stone World Bistro and its infamous onion rings.

The Festival runs 10am to 5pm Saturday and Sunday.

Tickets are $12 until June 21; $14 tickets at the door. Active duty military and children ages 16 years and under are free. Abundant free parking is available. La Jolla Festival of the Arts will take place at UC San Diego Warren Field (3453 Voigt Dr., University of California – San Diego, San Diego, CA 92093). For tickets call (760) 753-1670 or visit http://www.ljfa.org.

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BrewFest Encinitas Supports Local Charities 2nd Annual Wine Festival August 3, Saturday, 4-7pm and Competition This year, BrewFest Encinitas will be held Saturday, August 3, from 4–7pm at MiraCosta College, San Elijo Campus.

Enjoy delicious food, great music, fun and thirst quenching beer samples from 20 of San Diego’s finest breweries, including, Stone, Karl Strauss, Pizza Port, Ballast Point, Iron Fist, Green Flash and many more. Visit any, or all of the 4 gourmet food trucks that will be on hand to satisfy any craving.

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

Tickets are $40 and include admission, a commemo-

rative sampling glass, 10 beer tastings, free parking, and lots of fun! Designated drivers are admitted free!

Attendees can choose to have $10 of their admission price donated directly to the participating charity of their choice. VIP tickets are $75.

Brewfest is at MiraCosta College San Elijo campus at 3333 Manchester Avenue, Cardiff, CA 92007.

This event is for people 21 years and over. For more information, please call (760) 707-8593 or email: info@brewfestencinitas.com.

Community Invited to Encinitas Elks Annual Charity BBQ July 12-14 The Encinitas Elks Lodge will once again welcome the community to enjoy the fun and activities at their annual Charity BBQ on July 12, 13 and 14, at their lodge in Cardiff

By The Sea. This is one of the few times the Elks opens their doors to the public.

This year the Encinitas Elks is partnering with the San Diego Campfire Boys and Girls. Family-friendly activities include music, games, great food, a dunk-tank, a bake sale, silent auction, and a drawing for a chance to win a 55” FlatScreen TV, or a 2 night stay at Paris Casino in Las Vegas, or two rounds of golf at Castle Creek Resort in Escondido.

On July 12 they will be serving a wonderful steak dinner and music by Taking Chances. The cost for Friday night is

$20 per person. Dinner tickets are limited and will sell out, so purchase your tickets as soon as you possibly can. On July 13, starting at 12 noon, the Elk’s will be having all sorts of games, a dunk-tank, hamburgers, hot dogs, fish tacos, popcorn, and more. There will be information booths for the Campfire Boys and Girls, The Boy Scouts of America, The Elks Lodge, Drug Awareness, and others. Stay Saturday evening and enjoy an All-You-Can-Eat Spaghetti Dinner for only $15 per person from 5pm to 8pm. Enjoy music provided by Dwayne Larsen. Dwayne will provide the perfect music for a wonderful Italian Dinner. Come back on Sunday morning for a great Breakfast for only $10 per person, then stay for more games by the Campfire Boys and Girls, the dunk-tank, and more. On Sunday watch and laugh with a Phyllis Diller impersonator show.

The Encinitas Elks Lodge #2243 is located at 1393 Windsor Rd, Cardiff by the Sea, CA 92007. Call for more information (760) 753-2243.

Jazz at the Park at Park Hyatt Aviara Resort July 6, 13, 20, 27; Saturdays, 6-8pm, Doors open 5pm Park Hyatt Aviara Resort’s highly anticipated “Jazz at the Park” Summer Concert Series returns. The Jazz concert series features the world’s hottest smooth jazz artists in the casual surroundings of the Resort’s outdoor Events Center featuring beautiful sunset views of Aviara’s rolling hills. Featured artists for the 2013 Jazz concert series include Mindi Abair, July 6; Peter White, July 13; Hiroshima, July 20; and Euge Groove, July 27.

The intimate outdoor venue offers theater-style seating, as well as open seating around cocktail tables. For guests wanting to enjoy alfresco dining, Park Hyatt Aviara’s

Executive Chef presents an array of delectable dishes and desserts, perfect for enjoying during the concert. Tickets are $75. each or $240. for the series and can be purchased by calling (760) 448-1234 or visiting www.jazzatthepark. com

Humphreys Concerts June/July Schedule Monday, June 3 Jewel–Greatest Hits Tour (solo acoustic) with special guests Atz Lee & Steve Poltz . . . . . . 7:30, $70 Thursday, June 6 Grace Potter & the Nocturnals . . . . . . . . . . . 7:30, $45 Wednesday, June 12 Cyndi Lauper–She’s So Unusual Tour with special guest Hunter Valentine . . . . . . . . . . 7:30, $58 Tuesday, June 18 Michael McDonald/Boz Scaggs . . . . . . . . . 7:30, $100 Wednesday, June 19 Doobie Brothers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:30, $70 Friday, June 21 Joan Rivers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8:00, $55 Thursday, June 27 Erykah Badu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8:00, $65 Friday, June 28 Chris Mann . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8:00, $48 Tuesday, July 2 Summerland Tour 2013 – Alternative Guitars7:00, $50 Friday, July 5 America . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:30, $55 Saturday, July 6 Jim Gaffigan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8:30, $62 Sunday, July 7 Under The Sun Tour 2013 featuring Sugar Ray, Smash Mouth, Gin Blossoms, Vertical Horizon . . . . 6:30, $65

Wednesday, July 10 Railroad Earth/Bruce Hornsby & The Noisemakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:00, $55 Thursday, July 11 Huey Lewis & the News “Sports” 30th Anniversary Tour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:30, $70 Sunday, July 14 An Evening with YES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:00, $60 Monday, July 15 Garrison Keillor’s A Prairie Home Companion Radio Romance Tour 2013 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8:00, $82 Sunday, July 21 Bill Cosby . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:30, $68 Tuesday, July 23 Jonny Lang/Robert Randolph & The Family Band . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:30, $56 Friday, July 26 The Fab Four – The Ultimate Tribute . . . . . . 8:00, $43 Tuesday, July 30 Rock ‘N’ Blues Fest featuring Ten Years After, Edgar Winter Band, Canned Heat, Rick Derringer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:00, $53 Wednesday, July 31 Gipsy Kings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8:00, $74 Order Tickets at www.humphreysconcerts.com (800)745-3000

June 15, Saturday Enjoy sipping and drinking award-winning wines at the 2nd Annual San Diego County Fair Wine Festival on Saturday, June 15, in the Paul Ecke Jr. Flower and Garden Show. This festival will feature the top performing wines from the 2013 San Diego County Fair Wine Competition. After a successful first year, the competition has been expanded to accept entries from all over the State of California.

Wines that are competing must be available for retail sale through wineries bonded in the State of California with grapes grown within State of California boundaries.

Wineries with top performing wines will be participating in the San Diego County Fair Wine Festival, which is a ticketed tasting event.

This year the Wine Festival Competition will be awarding gold, silver, and bronze medals along with a Double Gold Award, which is reserved for the finest wines as agreed on unanimously by an assigned 3-judge panel. In addition, Best of County and Best of Appellation Awards will be given to the top performing wines in each varietal or blended category as merited.

Festival tickets are $58 per person and are available for purchase online. Tickets include Fair and festival admission and unlimited tastes of California’s best wines, and a souvenir glass. More information can be found at sdfair.com/wine.

San Diego County Fair’s 7th Annual International Beer Competition and Festival June 21–23 The Seventh Annual San Diego International Beer Festival takes place during the weekend of June 21 to 23, from Friday through Sunday. In just seven short years, the San Diego International Beer Festival has become one of the largest in the country, with more than 150 breweries and 350 beers from around the world.

All beers served at the festival participate in the San Diego International Beer Competition, held in May. Beer, mead, and cider will be judged and one awarded the coveted position of Best of Show Beer. New this year for the competition, a Champion Brewery will be crowned in addition to the Best of Show Beer. The Champion Brewery will be awarded based on points earned for beers entered in the judging. In the 2012 competition, The Best of Show was Carnevale from the Lost Abbey Brewery in San Marcos, California. San Diego North County Breweries have dominated the competition in four of the six festivals, with Carlsbad’s Pizza Port taking the top honors in 2009 and 2011; Solana Beach Pizza Port in 2010; and the Green Flash Brewery of Vista winning in 2008. Shipyard Brewing of Portland, Maine won in 2007.

The San Diego International Beer Competition is open to licensed microbreweries to compete with their specialty beers. Home brewers will have a separate contest, which is a one-day BJCP/AHA-sanctioned competition for Homemade Beer, Mead, Cider and Perry. New this year will be a crowning of a Champion Brewery in addition to the Best of Show Beer. The Champion Brewery will be awarded based on points earned for beers entered in the judging.

International Beer Festival Sessions: Friday, June 21 • 12:00 PM-4:00 PM • 5:00 PM-9:00 PM Saturday, June 22 • 11:00 PM-3:00 PM • 4:00 PM-8:00 PM Sunday, June 23 • 1:00 PM-5:00 PM Beer Festival Tickets: $55 Pre-Sale: $45 * Brewers Lounge: $90. (includes Fair admission) or Beer Festival: $41 * Brewers Lounge: $80 (does not include Fair admission) *The Brewers Lounge is Friday 5:00-9:00 PM, both Saturday sessions and the Sunday session. Tickets without Fair admission will not be available online but will be available at the Box Office or inside at the Festival. For more information or to enter a beer visit www.sdfair.com.

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North County Restaurant Reviews Solterra Winery & Kitchen

The Van Alyea family, a young married couple with a newborn baby and a sweet old dog, have invested a lot to make their dreams come true by opening the first ever winery in Encinitas located on Highway 101 in Leucadia. This is just the beginning of their story, and they are answering the dreams of North County residents and visitors who love fine wine and the SoCal beach lifestyle. Solterra is, beyond a shadow of a doubt, a destination winery on the map of Encinitas and San Diego North County.

The 3,000 sq.ft. building features stunning architecture with high ceilings and large open windows gazing out onto Hwy 101. The winery is a wood barrel room with fermentation tanks, crusher and press. Adjacent to the winery is a full kitchen, bar and dining room. Perhaps the most interesting piece is the long concrete outdoor fire pit bar that seats up to 20, located just inches from the sidewalk and passers by. We’ve all

seen large open windows, gas lit heating lamps and outdoor tables in front of bars and restaurants along historic Hwy 101, but Solterra has outdone them all with their long outdoor fire pit beach bar!

Although opened only recently (May 6, 2013), the buzz on the street is loud and clear by sommeliers, wine lovers, experts, and guests, that the wine is absolutely wonderful; and we couldn’t agree more. Owner and master winemaker Christopher Van Alyea is pouring more than twenty in-house wine varietals made from premium grapes he’s collected throughout California and Mexico. The Van Alyea Ranch is their vineyard in Sonoma County.

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

Flat Rock

Flat Rock is now open in Cardiff. What was once the Cardiff Kook restaurant has now become a true Cardiff beach style casual dining hot spot with a fresh new concept. Flat Rock, named after the geological flat bedrock reef found just offshore that produces really nice waves, is located on Aberdeen Drive, right across from Cardiff State Beach and next to VG Doughnut and Bakery. The interior décor is understated, and their dog-friendly outdoor patio has Pacific Ocean views. The food is unpretentious, very tasty and reasonably priced.

Flat Rock is open daily for lunch and dinner and serves brunch on Saturday and Sunday from 8am to 3pm. They offer Daily Specials and a wide variety of eclectic California cuisine with multicultural influences.

Their Poke is absolutely delicious and consists of fresh Ahi tuna, a really special melon daikon salad, with oriental vinaigrette and sesame seeds sprinkled on top, served on flat circular crispy won ton rice crackers.

It’s a perfect blend that will make you smile. The diced melon ads a

sweetness that is subtle and delicious.

Here are some other eats and things that stand out on the menu: Harissa Hummus with cali evoo, feta cheese and grilled flat bread; Shrimp Dumpling with house shrimp stuffing, rice noodles and sweet Thai chili sauce. Also try their Flat Rock Burger, Island Chicken, Turkey Sando, Pastrami and Swiss on a pretzel bun; Grilled Tofu, Oriental…

Tropical…Greek…Ceasar salads. Breakfast specials include: Joes Special which is sausage, carmelized onion, spinach, mushroom and Jack cheese; Veggie Omelet; Breakfast Sandos, Brekky Specials; and Pancakes served by the pancake! Each pancake is only $2 and that also includes their fresh Banana Pancakes! Kids can enjoy a special Grommie Menu.

So really, check this place out. The vibe is cool and the food is great. Flat Rock is located next to VG Doughnut and Bakery at 102 Aberdeen Drive, Cardiff by the Sea, 92007. Call (760) 633-4852 or visit www.flatrockeats.com.

Tip Top Meats

Tip Top Meats Butcher Shop and European Delicatessen is a North County destination. On any given day, the restaurant, meat counter and market is bustling with local patrons and out of town visitors from all over the world. John Haedrich has not only created the finest Butcher Shop, European Delicatessen and Gourmet Market in North County, but throughout the years has given back 100-fold to his community, residents, places of worship, schools, Camp Pendleton Marine families, community organizations and San Diego County. Andy Lee, Publisher of the North County Sun, says, “John is one of those amazing people that cross our paths once in a lifetime. I look up to him, and admire him and his achievements. He is a hard working, kind, and giving man and people who know him, love him and respect him.” John goes to the San Diego County Fair auction every year and donates champion 4-H hogs to Camp Pendleton Marine Families.

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

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

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

Load up at Tip Top for your summertime barbeque, grab a fresh sliced sandwich before heading to the Del Mar Race Track, treat dad on Father’s Day, or just enjoy Tip Top’s many daily specials: Steak and Stein Dinners from $10.98 to $13.98 or Buy three steaks and get a fancy 9-10 oz. bacon-wrapped fillet mignon for FREE! Tip Top Meats is located at 6118 Paseo Del Norte, Carlsbad 92011. Call (760) 438-2620 or visit www.tiptopmeats.com.

Ignite Bistro and Wine Spot

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

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

Ignite is a great place to meet friends and family to hang out, relax and dine. There isn’t a bad seat in the house or outside on their beautifully designed Spanish-style patio garden named “The Bistro Bar.” Remember to make reservations early for Father’s Day and Graduation

Day. Ignite is a great place for lunch too. Every day they offer a 10-12” Woodfired Pizza, baked on the shelf with a salad for only $10 from 11:30 to 3pm.

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

Kids 12 yrs and younger eat FREE from 4pm to closing every Sunday! And every day for lunch ask for their “Smokin Lunch Deal.” For only $10 you get a Neopolitan pizza and salad. It’s the tastiest lunch deal in town.

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

sandwich piled so high that you wonder how you can ever open your mouth wide enough to take a bite? Nosh is the place for you! It’s been many years since Encinitas has had an authentic delicatessen. Nosh has recently opened its doors on El Camino Real (next to Papa John’s Pizza in the Michaels/Big Lots shopping Center) and already the word is spreading quickly, like cream cheese on a hot bagel.

We highly recommend this Chicago-style deli to one and all. The #1, called “The Boss,” is a massive stack of very lean and perfectly seasoned corned beef, pastrami, Swiss cheese, and Russian dressing, on warm rye bread. It comes with crispy cole slaw and a crunchy kosher pickle. Hope you’re hungry, ‘cause it’s big enough for two! Nosh’s menu is quite extensive. They have Specialty Sandwiches, Paninis and Club Sandwiches, and Nosh Signature Sandwiches such as Corned Beef, Pastrami, Roast Beef, Turkey, Chopped Liver, and Egg Salad, just to name a few. Fresh breads include Rye, Kaiser Rolls, Challah, Bagels, and more. All sandwiches come with a Chipico kosher pickle and coleslaw. Homemade soups include an amazing Matza Ball Soup, Split

Pea, Chicken Noodle or Rice and Mushroom Barley. Other items worth mentioning are their many salads, desserts and breakfast specialties.

Their Morning Take-Out Special is a bagel with cream cheese, coffee and a side of fruit for only $4.95!

Owner and restaurateur, Bas Emani, hails from the windy city and brings the family business from Chicago to Encinitas. And Bas isn’t stopping here. He has already begun opening multiple restaurants in the San Diego area. You are going to hear a lot about this place. But talk is talk and the only way to believe how good it really is, is to try it yourself.

Clip their coupon from their ad or on our coupon page and get a FREE bowl of soup with any full-size sandwich. Or, a free bag of chips and soft drink with any full-sized sandwich. Must present coupon.

Open daily from 8am to 8pm for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Party trays and catering are also available. Great catering for graduation parties. Nosh Delicatessen is located at 337 N El Camino Real, Suite A, Encinitas 92024. Call (760) 943-6674 (NOSH) or visit www.noshdelicatessen.com.

SBICCA in Grand Ol’ Del Mar, just steps from the Pacific Ocean. Enjoy a wonderful entrée, a glass of wine or a cocktail and just hang out on their outdoor patio, people watching and taking in the scenic Del Mar ocean view. SBICCA is known for quality cuisine and lavishly delicious libations at very reasonable prices. The food, service and atmosphere are all top notch.

Everyone knows that a restaurant is only as good as its chef. Quality, excellent service, and atmosphere are very important, but the chef is the one that brings it all together, and no one does it better than Chef Adam Stuart at SBICCA in Del Mar. Chef Adam Stuart is a native San Diegan with an impressive array of experience and accolades. Adam graduated from Le Cordon Bleu in Las Vegas with honors. He then went on to work with some of the best chefs in the world including Charlie Palmer, Vincent Poussell and Mike Minor. After soaking up knowledge from the greats, he made his way back to San Diego to further his very impressive culinary career.

He spent time at Whiskenladel and the Sky Room at La Valencia before

moving on to the Vivace at the Four Seasons Aviara (now the Park Hyatt) where he honed his skills in handmade pasta and pizza made in their wood burning pizza oven. His culinary journey then led him to Bernardo’s in Rancho Bernardo where he was the Sous Chef for 2 years before joining SBICCA to head up the kitchen. Adam’s passion for great food and local ingredients is a perfect fit for SBICCA and has brought new flavors and creativity to their already flavorful, multi-award winning kitchen.

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

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

Ignite Bistro and Wine Spot, located in La Costa overlooking La

Nosh Delicatessen

Are you hungry? Looking for a delicious, gigantic, stacked sandwich with the finest quality fresh deli meats and cheeses? Ever see a stacked

SBICCA

It’s Del Mar Horse Racing Season, Father’s Day, and Summer Graduation time, and there isn’t a nicer place to celebrate than

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Authentic Italian Cuisine Enjoy homemade pasta, prime steaks, fresh seafood and superb service at our six unique coastal restaurants.

Join us this summer for the Happiest Hours of the day!

HAPPY HOUR SPECIALS INCLUDE:

Half Off Draft Beer/ Wine & Cocktail Specials Discounted Small Plates Trio of Ahi or Beef Sliders • Pasta Dishes Calamari Fritti • Fresh Oysters • And More

For more information and happy hour prices visit vigiluccis.com

Vigilucci’s Ristorante Coronado | 619.522.0946 Vigilucci’s Trattoria Italiana | Encinitas | 760.942.7332 Vigilucci’s Ristorante & Pizzeria | Leucadia | 760.634.6753 Robbie’s | Leucadia | 760.634.2365 Vigilucci’s Cucina Italiana | Carlsbad | 760.434.2500 Vigilucci’s Seafood & Steakhouse | Carlsbad | 760.434.2580

Hours and offerings may vary slightly by location valid in bar area only.

Happy hour not available at Vigilucci’s Trattoria Italiana.

View our menus at vigiluccis.com

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North County Restaurant Reviews Pacifica Del Mar and Breeze Café

the finest restaurants in Del Mar and a great place to impress someone special, have a family celebration, or special corporate meeting. Pacifica Del Mar offers five distinct event venues: Private Reserve is a state-ofthe-art private dining and presentation space for 54 to 75 guests; Breeze Café is an outdoor covered patio with stunning ocean sunset views and accommodates 72 to 85 guests; Wine Room is an intimate room displaying hundreds of fine vintage wines and will comfortably accommodate 12 guests; Pacifica’s Patio, now that the warm weather and sunny summer days are here, is perfect for casual fine dining parties up to 120 guests.

The patio has spectacular Pacific Ocean views; The Gallery is an interior portion at the end of the Ocean Bar. It has special effects lighting with a Pacific Ocean backdrop. It’s perfect for up to 60 guests.

Enjoy the best seat on the coast with dad and the family this Father’s Day, or invite family, school friends, and guests to a perfect summer graduation party.

Pacifica is a local gathering place, where high style and Del Mar culture come together for lovely libations and exquisite cuisine. Enjoy

some of San Diego’s finest seafood dishes such as Sugar Spiced Salmon, Roasted Seabass, Seared Ahi and Grilled Mahi Mahi.. Other entrees include Roasted Pork Tenderloin, Filet Mignon, and Sous Vide Maine Lobster. They are recipients of the Gold Medallion for “Best Seafood Dining in San Diego,” and Wine Spectator’s “Award of Excellence.” Happy Hour is nightly from 4 to 6:30 and all night long on Mondays and Tuesdays. They offer over 150 Vodkas.

Pacifica Del Mar offers a catering experience from the most lavish affair to a call-in take-out party at your home or place of business. Catering is priced either by the pound or by the amount of guests.

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

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

home. There are a total of six Vigilucci’s Restaurants in Coastal San Diego County and all are first class establishments.

Vigilucci’s, one of the finest seafood and steakhouses in all of San Diego, along with its white water Pacific Ocean view, offers a Happy Hour (Monday through Friday from 3 to 6pm and Saturday and Sunday from 11am to 5pm) that calls your name like a mermaid’s siren. With the highest of recommendations, the menu tantalizes you with such irresistible delights as Ostriche Fresche (fresh oysters on the half shell) for $10, or a wonderful Sashimi Bruschetta, served as a trio of salmon, Ahi, and Scallops for $9. Pastas are all in the $7 range and are prepared perfectly. We highly recommend the homemade crab cakes. Happy Hour offers $6 wine specials, 1/2 off draft beers, and $6 well drinks.

Each of the six different Vigilucci’s restaurants offers somewhat different items, but all are signature Vigilucci’s style. Don’t forget to leave a little room for a limoncello and dessert. Their Crème Brulee is really special. Happy Hour is not offered at Vigilucci’s Trattoria.

Vigilucci’s wants to invite everyone to join them at their 32nd Annual Beach Bocce World Championship on July 13, from 8am to 5pm at Dog Beach in Del Mar. There will be thousands cheering on more than 350 teams competing on the beach and helping to support the Boys and Girls Clubs of Carlsbad. It’s a great day, a wonderful event, and all for the community and a great cause. Thank you Roberto Vigilucci for another spectacular year of Beach Bocce and wonderful community spirit.

This summer, sign up for Vigilucci’s Loyalty Rewards Program.

After signing up receive a $10 credit that can be used at any location. Check their website for more details.

Vigilucci’s locations include: Cucina Italiana on State Street in Carlsbad, Seafood and Steakhouse on Hwy 101 (Carlsbad Blvd) in Carlsbad, Ristorante Coronado, Trattoria Italiana in Encinitas, Robbie’s in Leucadia, and Ristorante & Pizzeria in Leucadia. Vigilucci’s Seafood & Steakhouse is located at 3878 Carlsbad Blvd. Carlsbad 92008. Call (760) 434-2580 or visit www.vigiluccis.com or Facebook. Prices subject to change.

Casa de Bandini

With authentic Mexican flair and famously delicious regionally-inspired cuisine, Diane Powers’ award-winning Casa de Bandini at The Forum in Carlsbad tops North County’s list of premier Mexican restaurants.

Bandini chefs use only the freshest ingredients for their ambitious menu, which includes more than 14 salsas and sauces made daily, plus a delicious selection of homemade salad dressings and hot corn and flour tortillas prepared throughout the day right in the restaurant between the cantina and dining room. Popular dishes include the flavorful Carnitas a la Michoacan, offering golden brown succulent morsels of pork served with hot tortillas, guacamole, salsa and beans.

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

While in the beautifully illuminated Cantina, guests can enjoy a famous Bird Bath Margarita in tasty flavors like mango, peach, strawberry, raspberry and lemon lime or partake in North County’s best Happy Hour! Every Monday–Friday, 4–7 p.m., well drinks and house margaritas are only $3.95, all beers are $1 off and wine is $2 off!

Inside, Bandini is an esthetic delight, decorated down to the tiniest detail with hand-crafted furnishings, fine Mexican folk art and colorfully hand-painted murals. Guests are also invited to dine under colordrenched umbrellas in the outdoor patio, reminiscent of the vibrant haciendas found throughout the Mexican countryside and complete with the lush landscaping of succulents, cacti, palms and flowering vines. Diners are charmed nightly by strolling mariachis playing popular Mexican ballads.

Casa de Bandini is located at 1901 Calle Barcelona Carlsbad, CA 92009.

Call 760-634-3443 or visit www.casadebandini.com.

Mr. Taco

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

Due to their popularity over the past eleven years, there are now two Mr. Taco locations and one Mrs. Taco. All three family-owned and operated restaurants offer very extensive menus with the finest and freshest ingredients available, in a casual sit-down atmosphere. They also offer take-out and catering. Some of their favorite menu items are any of their combo plates that come with rice and beans. We highly recommend the Charger Supreme Del Mar burrito (shown in photo), which is a giant size

wet burrito filled with shrimp and crab, topped with tomatillo sauce and cheese for $7.75. Hope you have a big appetite! Also try their Arrachera Beef Steak Sizzling Fajitas served over a bed of fried onions and bell peppers on a hot iron skillet for $9.95. Try a side order of their Jalapenos Chiles Toreados (3) for 95 cents or (6) for $1.50. Lastly, their chicken soup is gigantic with a ton of chicken. It’s fresh, hot and delicious for only $6.95. It’s enough for two! Actually, we recommend everything on their menu. The menu is huge, with appetizers, fajitas, combination plates, burritos, salads, tostadas, desserts and, of course, their famous tacos!

Clip their discount coupon ad and get 50% OFF, 20% OFF, or One free taco!

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

Souplantation Del Mar

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

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

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

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

With its recent “freshlift,” guests got to experience the new stainless steel dishware, contemporary butcher block tables, open spaces, new décor and the communal eating areas for those who are dining

solo or looking for a social experience. The Del Mar location is one of the first of many Souplantations to undergo a “freshlift” and implement these upgrades.

The very first Souplantation brought delicious, healthy dining to San Diego in March 1978. Many folks have grown up creating their own fresh salads and indulging in fresh-baked muffins at their favorite local Souplantation.

Many fans are reluctant to seeing any change but Tammy Bailey, chief market officer for Garden Fresh Restaurant Corp., wants Souplantation fans to rest assured that it will remain the Souplantation everyone knows and loves but modernized to update the brand. Great place for lunch or dinner for Father’s Day and Summer Graduation Parties!

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

Ahi Sushi and Grill

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

Ahi Sushi wants you to celebrate their 3rd Anniversary by enjoying a delicious (FREE) 8-piece Crunchy Roll. Are you hungry for great tasting authentic sushi but are on a budget? You’ve got to try their daily special offer. It’s 4-pieces of salmon roll + 4-pieces of spicy tuna roll + 4-pieces of California roll + 4-pieces of smoked salmon roll (16 pieces total) for only $6.95. So, if you think about it, for only $6.95 you can have a 16-piece cut roll and a free 8-piece crunchy roll. This is probably the best sushi offer in all of San Diego. Don’t forget to present our crunchy roll coupon!

Ahi Sushi is one of the best sushi restaurants in North County. Not only is their sushi absolutely delicious, their prices are even better!

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

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

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

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

Enjoy this Pacific classic restaurant in ol’ Del Mar with great food, fine wine, cocktails and breathtaking panoramic ocean views. This is one of

Vigilucci’s Seafood & Steakhouse

Whether you’re a loyal Vigilucci’s customer or a first time guest, when you enter Vigilucci’s you always feel like your being welcomed

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North County Restaurant Reviews Crust Pizzeria

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

Crust is the place to eat great pizza, drink beer and wine, and hang out with friends and neighbors. Charlie Meola, Italian American and serious Pizza Pie Chef, has put together what many now say is some of the tastiest pie around. Grab a quick large slice at lunch time for only $4.86. Any day or night you’ll see plenty of cars parked in front of this wonderful neighborhood pizzeria. Once you venture in to see what the fuss is all about, you’ll soon understand why. Chef Meola’s passion for making the best pizza is evident as he brings his unique touch, Italian heritage and flavor to all his finely crafted masterpieces.

At Crust Pizzeria you’ll experience handcrafted, artisan, New York-style pizza with a modern flair. Crust is a classy but unpretentious neighborhood pie shop with a lot of character. It’s truly become a neighborhood

meeting, eating, and drinking place. Enjoy their outdoor patio on a warm day or evening, and it’s a great place to take out a dinner for TGIF Jazz in the Parks at Stagecoach Park across the street on Friday nights in June and July. Treat dad to some great pizza on Father’s Day or celebrate summer graduation with family and friends.

Crust isn’t just about great pizza. They also serve nightly dinner specials and pasta dishes such as Spaghetti and Meatballs, Penne Pasta, Mediterranean, and Capellini Alla Checca. Their many salads and desserts are all really great. For a tasty treat, try their Chocolate Lava Cake–great for any occasion. They have TV sports, fine crafted beers and select bottles of wine. Happy Hour is nightly from 3-6pm and on Monday all day long! Half-off bottles of wine are very popular on Wine Wednesdays. Find their ad in this publication.

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

Carlsbad Ranch Market

Hate standing in long lines at the supermarket? Want to grab and take out a healthy hot or cold meal at lunchtime? Summertime is heating up at Carlsbad Ranch Market. This wonderful indoor fruit and vegetable stand offers an abundance of fresh local produce, the freshest fruit, breads, specialty vegetables and so much more. Carlsbad Ranch Market is the place to stock up on summer corn, fresh picked strawberries, locally grown tomatoes, green beans, a wide variety of melons, and their famous heirloom tomatoes.

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

There isn’t a salad bar around that compares to the price and selection of their hot and cold salad bar. Daily made delicious soups, tortilla pie, lasagna, pastas, rice dishes, hot vegetable dishes and cold salad bar items are sold by weight. Buy a little or pile it on; either way, it’s so hard

to hold back when you see their amazing selection. We highly recommend their daily homemade Mexican Tortilla Dip, Guacamole Dip, and Salsas along with their huge assortment of locally made Tortilla Chips.

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

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

The Broken Yolk Café

experienced anywhere. If you’ve found one bigger or better, please let us know, because we surely haven’t. The Broken Yolk Café is open 365 days a year from 6am to 3pm and is one of the most popular breakfast and lunch restaurants in San Diego. They consistently provide great food, great service, and great prices. Consistency in their food and service is what makes this place a true winner. It’s what everyone has come to expect time after time.

The Broken Yolk Café is a nice place to go after church, take dad out on Father’s Day, a big family and friend’s summer graduation celebration, or anytime for breakfast, brunch or lunch. They can accommodate a booth for two, or just about any size group. Eat inside or enjoy their covered outdoor patio (La Costa location) on a warm sunny day.

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

home fries and two biscuits. This is for one person only and you get a one-hour time limit to gobble it down. If you can eat it within one hour, the omelet is free. Cost is $24.99.

All of their omelets are super large size meals. Between $9.49 and $9.99 you can build your own 4-egg omelet with a selection of cheese and as many ingredients as you like. They are famous for their omelets.

For something truly healthy, try their fresh fruit bowls. We’ve never seen such gigantic fruit bowls anywhere else!

Lunchtime at the Broken Yolk includes a wide selection of burgers, soups, salads, sandwiches, wraps and paninis. For something really special, try their Grilled Eggplant and Goat Cheese Panini. It’s grilled eggplant, zucchini, red onions, roasted red peppers, alfalfa sprouts and goat cheese, served on crispy focaccia bread with pesto mayo for $8.99. You can’t beat it! We also love their Club Sandwich.

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

Pelly’s Fish Market

Pelly’s is always “The Catch of the Day” and provides delicious freshly caught local Halibut, local Sea Bass, and local Yellowtail.

Always a local favorite, enjoy their spacious outdoor patio and sit and eat a delicious fresh fish lunch or dinner under an umbrella on a beautiful sunny day. It’s the perfect place for a late breakfast, lunch, or dinner, and the best place for fresh fish and people watching.

Over the years, people have been turning to a healthier lifestyle and eating more fresh fish. Pelly’s fresh fish market and seafood restaurant offers locals and visitors the freshest fish in town. It’s fast and delicious! Pelly’s is one of the original fresh fish markets in Coastal North County. On any given day, depending on the season, Pelly’s Fish Market offers large fillets of fresh Ahi, Yellowtail, Albacore, Mahi-Mahi, Halibut, Atlantic Salmon, Swordfish, Sea Bass, and a wide assortment of local shellfish including Oysters, Clams, Mussels and Lobster when in season.

Pelly’s has an excellent reputation for serving delicious fresh fish lunches and dinners, especially their shrimp scampi dinner, char-grilled mahi-mahi, char-grilled halibut, and grilled fish tacos. Grilled fish sandwiches are their specialty. If you’re in the mood for a salad, try their fresh Ono Salad, or Pelly’s Special Salad, or their Stone Crab Salad. We recommend their famous Manhattan red or Boston white clam chowder. Pelly’s is not a fancy sit-down restaurant, but the quality of their freshly prepared seafood more than makes up for it. Their prices are very reasonable.

Check their board for their Catch of the Day. Entertaining guests, having a graduation party, or summer barbeque? Pelly’s offers Seafood Platters that will suit any type of party or family get-together. Big sellers are their Ceviche, Stone Crab, or Bay Shrimp Salads.

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

Tony’s Jacal

“One of the most authentic north of the border...” Zagat Survey 1999. This summer and throughout Del Mar Horse Racing Season, bring your best friend, family member or out of town guest to experience the most delicious Mexican cuisine anywhere in San Diego. Taste the flavors of Mexico and enjoy the history of one of the first Mexican restaurants in San Diego!

Tony’s Jacal (pronounced hakal) is one of San Diego’s oldest and most treasured Mexican restaurants. Located in the seaside town of Solana Beach, Tony’s Jacal offers the most authentic Mexican food and drinks this side of the border. This historic San Diego landmark opened its doors in 1946 as a small neighborhood house where neighbors would stop by for a delicious meal. Its popularity has expanded over the years because the cuisine is delicious and the atmosphere and service are outstanding. For three generations, Tony’s Jacal has been

serving specialties like their famous chile relleno, turkey tacos, turkey enchiladas, shrimp burritos, tamales and amazing flautas.

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

Tony’s Jacal is located just west of the I-5 Fry and just south of Lomas Santa Fe on 621 Valley Avenue, Solana Beach, 92075. Call (858) 755-2274 or visit www.tonysjacal.com.

Off The Hook

Encinitas. This is the place to impress family, friends and guests over summer for Father’s Day, Graduation Day, and really any day of the week. Open 7 days a week, they serve ice cold beer, wine, and pairings during Happy Hour. Off The Hook is the talk of the town and is always bustling with happy, satisfied customers. If you are looking for healthy, fresh, and delicious seafood, this is the place for you! Their motto, “Reel Fish. Done Right. Done Fast” is what they’re all about!

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

They also offer Maryland Crab Cakes dinner for $17.95, and Sweet Snow Crab 1-pound Crab Leg dinners for $18.95.

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

or 4) on a plate. Off the Hook fresh fish selections include favorites such as ahi, halibut, swordfish, mahi mahi, ono, salmon, trout, snapper, shark, etc. Flavor selections include lemon butter, garlic butter, Cajun, blackened, lemon olive oil, garlic olive oil, or teriyaki.

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

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

The Broken Yolk is famous for quality, quantity and great prices. Their Fruit Bowl (shown in photo) is the biggest fresh bowl of fruit that we’ve

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

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North County Restaurant Reviews Buca di Beppo

Happy Birthday Buca! This year Buca di Beppo is celebrating its 20-year anniversary! Buca’s first restaurant opened in a basement apartment complex in Minneapolis in 1993. The name, Buca di Beppo, loosely translates into “Joes Basement.” The restaurant chain is well known for its unusual vintage photographs, and flavorful large portions of Italian cuisine, served in a lively atmosphere. There are more than eighty Buca di Beppo restaurants now nationwide. Planet Hollywood is their parent company.

Celebrate Buca’s B-day and book your own birthday party, Father’s Day lunch, brunch or dinner, or Summer Graduation party today! Make reservations early, and perhaps you can get the famous “Pope Room”.

Serving portions are absolutely gigantic. Try one of their many famous dishes such as their Seafood Trio Platter, Stuffed Mushrooms,

Fried Calamari, their oven fresh Garlic or Mozzarella Garlic Bread or Bruschetta. Their fresh salads are gigantic and delicious. Or try their Pizzas, Chicken Parmigiana, Veal Parmigiana, Chicken Limone, Chicken Marsala or their many Pasta dishes and pasta specialties such as their Baked Rigatoni, and of course, their famous Lasagna. You can either dine-in or pick up Buca to go!

Don’t forget to leave room for dessert! Try their delicious Tiramisu, Double Dark Chocolate Cake, Italian Cream Cake, or a plate of Chocolate Chip Cannoli.

The nearest North County Bucca di Beppo is located at the Forum in Carlsbad at 1921 Calle Barcelona, Carlsbad CA 92009. Call (760) 479-2533 or visit their website for one of their many other San Diego Locations at www.bucadibeppo.com.

The Stag and Lion Pub & Grille

Carlsbad residents and visitors rejoice! The Stag and Lion Pub and Grill is a new British-themed pub, alehouse and family-friendly grille, located just off the I-5 freeway at Tamarack. What once used to be Hensley’s Flying Elephant is now a British pub that serves proper pints, craft beers, wine and cocktails with ongoing soccer matches on flat screen TVs, a lovely relaxing lounge area and an upgraded billiard room. It’s a little bit of England right here in Carlsbad.

Tasty dishes include British favorites such as Steak Ale Pie made with Smithwick’s Ale, Cottage Pie, Bangers and Mash, Scotch Eggs, Chips and Curry, and Bass Ale Battered Fish and Chips! The Fish and Chips include a large Cod fillet lightly battered and served with green peas, fried potatoes and a homemade tarter dipping sauce that brings it all together. Scotch Eggs are hard boiled eggs cut in half, wrapped in sausage meat, coated in breadcrumbs and baked. This

dish has remained popular since being introduced worldwide in the 1700s. Other signature dishes include Beer Cheese Soup, Marinated Portabello Mushroom Sandwich, California Angus Cheeseburger, Crabcake Sandwich, and Tortilla Encrusted Chicken with Mango Salsa.

The Stag and Lion Pub & Grille has a full bar and serves proper pints which are larger than American pints. Pull up a bar stool, order a stout and enjoy watching soccer with friends and neighbors. The atmosphere is casual and friendly and the staff makes everyone feel right at home.

For a limited time, try an order of their delicious Scotch Eggs for only $2.99 (regularly $4.99) and please mention that you heard about it in the North County Sun! The Stag and Lion Pub & Grille is located at 850 Tamarack Ave, Carlsbad 92008. Call (760) 434-7824. Reservations are not required.

Pizza Express

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

If you’re hungry, for only 5 dollars you really can’t go wrong. Get a large pizza with one topping fresh from the oven. Other toppings are an additional $1.50 each including favorites such as pepperoni, sausage, ham, mushrooms, extra cheese…you get the picture. It’s very tasty pizza on the run! Their selection options include a large Hawaiian pizza with pineapple and Canadian bacon for only 5.99.

Got a big family? We recommend their Family Combo. For only $18.88, the Pizza Express Family Combo includes: 2 large pizzas with 2 toppings each, 1 order of 8 chicken wings, an order of their famous

breadsticks, and a large 2-liter soda!

Other menu items on their menu include Chicken Wings and Nuggets, The Chicken Wings are 8- Pieces for $5.99. You can also get 20 Chicken Nuggets for $5.99 or 40 Chicken Nuggets for $8.99. For dessert they offer Choco Banana. Choco Banana is a baked dish with pizza crust, a layer of bananas on top, covered with cheese, and topped off with chocolate syrup.

Clip their money saving coupon and get a FREE 2-Liter Soda with the purchase pf any two large pizzas. Offer expires 7/31/13.

Must present coupon from North County Sun. Try it once and we’re sure you’ll be back again. Pizza Express is located at 1458 Encinitas Blvd, Encinitas 92024 (in the 7-11 Shopping Center). Call (760) 753-6321.

Sub Zero Ice Cream & Yogurt

new twist on an old fashion and delicious idea. Forget 31 flavors to choose from, the inventors of Subzero Ice Cream, Jerry and Naomi Hancock, have over a trillion combinations! It’s a pretty big statement, but the inventors of Sub Zero Ice Cream can actually back it up. With their patented process, they can make your “new” favorite flavor as creamy as creamy can get, in about 15 seconds. Picture fresh, rich cream and ingredients, such as strawberries, chocolate chunks, and cheesecake bites, flash frozen with Liquid Nitrogen and mixed by hand at minus 321 degrees Fahrenheit. What makes this new ice cream so unique from really everything else on the market, is the fact it’s made right in front of you while you watch!

This new scientific and patented process of making your favorite desert using Liquid Nitrogen is blasting off throughout the country. It’s the new generation of fresh, mixed with America’s favorite cold dessert. Because it’s flash frozen at minus 321 degrees, many Sub Zero Ice Cream & Yogurt locations offer custom made ice

cream and frozen yogurt sugar-free, gluten-free, lactose and dairy-free and offers options for Vegan diets. Ask your local Sub Zero location for details.

Sub Zero Ice Cream & Yogurt is a great place for cool school science field trips. The science and technology of freezing and preparing food with Liquid Nitrogen is truly novel and of course the treat following the scientific experiment will be oh, so tasty! It’s also a great place for kid’s birthday parties. Ice cream doesn’t get any fresher that this!

There are four Sub Zero locations in North County including their newest in Carlsbad Village. Carlsbad Village: 201 N. Oak Street (next to Board and Brew), Carlsbad 92008.

Westfield Camino Real Mall: at Highway 78 and El Camino Real 92008 (760) 434-2126.

Encinitas: 123 N. El Camino Real, Encinitas 92024 (Trader Joes Shopping Center) (760) 943-1109. Westfield North County Mall: I-15 Fry and Via Rancho Parkway in Escondido (760) 747 -1368.

A Bruegger’s Breakfast Sandwich is the perfect way to start your day. Their classic breakfast sandwiches combine egg and your choice of peppered bacon, ham, sausage or turkey sausage on a hot fresh bagel. We recommend their Better Cheddar Sandwich. This delicious sandwich comes with an egg patty with cheddar cheese, peppered bacon, and light garlic herb cream cheese on a fresh baked bagel, toasted if you wish. Of course, our all-time favorite is their classic Smoked Salmon and cream cheese on a fresh bagel with tomato, red onions and capers. Yum! In addition to their famous bagels, breakfast sandwiches and bagel sandwiches, Bruegger’s also offers a healthier “Under 500 Calorie” menu. If you are a calorie counter, try one of their Skinny Bagels. Guests can now order any of Bruegger’s 15-plus

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

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

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San Diego Champagne Brunch Cruise: Sparkling waves and soft breezes set the mood for this relaxing mid-day tour, featuring free-flowing bubbly and unbeatable views of San Diego’s sights. The relaxing 2-hour cruise includes a buffet stocked with classic breakfast dishes, plus plenty of seasonal lunch entrées and richly decadent desserts. Enjoy free flowing champagne and mimosas too. After brunch, move to the sun deck. Our guide will tell stories and give us historical context as we sail past The Coronado Bay Bridge, the Star of India and the North Island Naval station. So sit back, relax, and enjoy the ideal way to see the Bay.

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San Diego Harbor Cruise & Sea Lion Adventures: Treat the kids on summer break with a fun and educational boat ride on San Diego Bay. Besides being the best sightseeing on San Diego Bay—with a professionally narrated tour of more than 50 storied landmarks, the one or two hour cruises give a sweeping overview of the city from the water. Narrators point out Navy Seal Commando Training, NASSCO ship building facilities, aircraft carriers and submarines in the educational message. Cruises pass by Seaport Village, Shelter Island, Coronado Island, Point Loma, and Cabrillo National Monument, among others. You’ll see delightful marine animals and majestic sea birds, and we’ll talk about what local environmental efforts are doing to protect them. You’ll have plenty of opportunities to capture all the sights in photos and video, and our fully stocked snack bar with adult beverages is always open.

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Hansen Surfboards’ Summer Sale June 29 – July 7 When Hansen Surfboards holds its annual summer sale, there’s no denying summer’s in full swing. This year’s parking lot sale kicks off Saturday, June 29, and runs through Sunday, July 7, with 30 to 50 percent discounts on adult and children’s swimwear and sportswear. Selected surfboards, wetsuits, backpacks, shoes and sandals also will be discounted.

“Our summer sale is a local favorite,” said Josh Hansen.

“It’s a great time to pick up new gear you’ve been eyeing or stock up on summer items you didn’t get around to buying earlier in the year.”

Some of the brands shoppers will find during the sale are Rip Curl, Billabong, Sanuk, Vans, Quiksilver, Roxy, O’Neill, Tommy Bahama and many others.

“We just opened our new Rip Curl by Hansen’s shop, just south of our main store. We expect a lot of shoppers to check out the new space filled with our best-selling Rip Curl bikinis, boardshorts, wetsuits and accessories,” added Hansen.

The Boardroom, which carries hundreds of surfboards and surf accessories, as well as the sandal room featuring more than 6,000 pairs of sandals and shoes, also will be open for shoppers. The main store carries stylish spring and summer clothing and a large variety of boardshorts for men, and swimsuits for women and children, as well as

home décor and gifts. Ladies’ sundresses and accessories are also available. The t-shirt wall features surf, local and Hansen Surfboards branded t-shirts.

Founded in 1961, Hansen Surfboards is San Diego’s largest surf shop. With more than 16,000 square feet of retail space, Hansen Surfboards offers something for everyone in the family. The retailer recently celebrated 50 years of success as a single-store, familyowned and operated retail business. The family credits the San Diego community, surf legends and brands that have been a big part of its success. For more information and to stay updated about activities and specials, visit Hansen Surfboards’ Facebook fan page, Twitter, Instagram at @hansensurfboards or shop online at www.hansensurf.com.

Hansen Surfboards, located at 1105 S. Coast Highway 101 in Encinitas, Calif., is open Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sundays 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Front Cover Photo: Model: Alex Fromme, Encinitas resident; Photographer: Dave Siccardi www.davesiccardi. com; Location: Swami’s Beach, Encinitas CA; Swimwear provided by Hansen Surfboards www.hansensurf.com; canvas bag by ROXY; oatmeal knit mesh cover up by Jana; teal swimsuit by Quintsoul. Inside Page Photo: black knit cover up by Lucy Love; white fringe bag by ROXY.

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City of San Marcos’ Rock, Blues & Barbeque Festival June 14–15 The City of San Marcos and Allen’s Wrench present the 5th Annual Rock, Blues and Barbecue Festival at Walnut Grove Park, 1950 Sycamore Drive on Friday, June 14, from 5 to 9 pm and Saturday, June 15 from 12 to 8pm.

Food and beverages will be sold on-site at the barbecue on Friday by Phils’ BBQ, and Saturday by Kansas City BBQ. Partial proceeds will be donated to Angel’s Depot. The San

Friday Performers Wyatt Lowe and the Youngbloods Savor (Santana Tribute) The Journey Experience

Marcos Chamber of Commerce will provide a beer and wine garden for those 21 years and older. Attendees should bring beach chairs and blankets for lawn seating. No large umbrellas or canopies. Presale tickets are $10/Friday, $15/Saturday, $20/2-day pass. $5 per day/children under 10. Purchase presale tickets online at www.san-marcos.net/specialevents or at the San Marcos Community Center. Parking is free.

Saturday Performers Craig’s Band Bill Magee’s Blues Sue Palmer and Her Motel Swing Orchestra Dennis Jones and Alan Iglesias and Crossfire

Del Mar Annual Summer Solstice June 20, Thursday, 5-8pm With amazing frontrow sunset views, balmy ocean breezes and live music this is the way Del Mar celebrates the arrival of summer.

Start your summer off with Del Mar’s annual Summer Solstice cele­ bration which returns to Powerhouse Park on June 20, from 5 to 8pm. Hosted by the Del Mar Village Association, Summer Solstice combines delectable food, wine and beer tastings, live music and a silent auction.

Guests have the opportunity to sample food from more than 20 Del Mar restaurants and over 15 California wineries and local breweries, while reveling in the spectacular sunset views over the Pacific Ocean. Live music will add to the evenings celebrations and one of a kind items make the silent auction an event not to be missed.

Tickets are $65. Powerhouse Park is located at 1658 Coast Boulevard in Del Mar. Visit the website at: www. summer.delmarmainstreet.com.

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Summer Fun on the 101: Visit Agua Hedionda Lagoon Discovery Center The Agua Hedionda Lagoon SUP eco tours, SUP yoga classes, bird Leucadia’s Music Festival Discovery Center is located walks, nature hikes, native garden near Legoland California tours, and festivals. The Tip Top Walk/ on Leucadia Roadside Park on the corner of Cannon Run will be on July 20 and all proceeds June 28-29

Summer Fun on the 101: A Festival of Surfy Music is a free concert series that celebrates the unique cultural crossroads of surfing and music, both a big part of Leucadia’s history. Bands will play at Lou’s Records and Ducky Waddle’s on Friday night. On Saturday the concert will be held at Leucadia Roadside Park during the day with a second stage at Surfy Surfy from 8-10 pm. The Saturday event will also include a beer garden adjacent to the park.

Beer Garden fees will apply. In addition to the great music performed by local bands, including the most recent winner of “The Battle of the Bands,” Paul Ecke Central School’s “School as a Garden” program will receive a donation from the event. The event is free but a $10 donation is suggested.

The Leucadia Main Street organization promotes economic development and plays a key role in keeping their town center healthy and viable. Recognizing Leucadia’s historical value as one of the last remaining old fashioned beach towns in Southern California, Leucadia 101 Main Street promotes itself as an exciting and worthwhile place for residents, businesses and visitors alike. Special events like Summer Fun on the 101 play a significant role in achieving this goal. For more information, call 760-4362320 or visit www.leucadia101.com.

Road and Farraday Ave. The Discovery Center, operated by the Agua Hedionda Lagoon Foundation, invites local residents and visitors to the region to experience the history, nature, and surroundings that the beautiful lagoon offers.

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

The Foundation is dedicated to preserving the lagoon and is active throughout the year producing fundraising events and exhibits on an on-going basis including lagoon runs,

go to preserving the natural habitat and educating the public.

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

The Foundation has been educating the public since 1990 and has been instrumental in keeping Caulerpa Taxifolia, a type of destructive seaweed, from reproducing and destroying the lagoon’s fragile ecosystem.

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

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

California Surf Museum Exhibits Bethany Hamilton Shark Bitten Surfboard The California Surf Museum is now exhibiting the shark bitten surfboard and swimsuit that teenage surfer Bethany Hamilton wore on the infamous day of October 13, 2003, when she was lying on her surfboard at Tunnels in Kauai, Hawaii, and was attacked by a 15-foot tiger shark.

Bethany nearly died that day from loss of blood and ultimately lost her arm below her shoulder. Bethany since, has adapted to surfing with one arm, and with her surfing abilities and talent, won the 2005 NSSA National Surfing Championships. Her faith, positive spirit, strength and determination are an inspiration to us all.

Bethany Hamilton and local Carlsbad teen athlete Ryan Maloney (standing next to Bethany Board in photo, and a Type1 Diabetic competitive marathon, SUP and surfing athlete) are both Team Riders for San Marcos based Cobian, a popular sandals footwear manufacturer. The

word on the street is that Cobian will soon be releasing a line of Bethany Hamilton sandals.

The California Surfing Museum is dedicated to archiving and displaying surfboards, surf art, memorabilia, surfing equipment, photographs, magazines, movies, videos and more.

Visit the California Surf Museum at 312 Pier View Way, Oceanside, CA 92054.

Call (760) 721-6876 or visit www.surfmuseum.org.

Summer Hair Fashion Trends

By Haim Knister New make-up and fashion can alter your look; but changing your hairstyle can be dramatic and leave a lasting impression. Whether you want a completely different style or a simple makeover, there are several possibilities.

Layers add depth and dimension to your hair, especially when combined with highlights or beautiful color. You can add layers to either a short or long haircut. If you have heavy, shapeless hair, layers could bring it back to life. For an elegant look, wear soft graduated layers. For a funky and trendy look, try choppy or asymmetric layers with a tousled style. If your hair is thin and fine, soft layers will boost the volume. And, if you want to add movement to thick hair and bulky texture, heavy layers work well.

Summer is a time to have fun with color, and if you’re fearless, even a slight color change can dramatically change your look. The possibilities are endless and a great way to update your hairstyle either by highlights or a solid color. Highlights give subtle color, although you could make them bolder by using brighter colors. You

can achieve more depth by using more than one shade in your highlights. Regardless of the length and cut you can opt for various designs like chunky highlighting, dip dyeing, paneling and horizontal highlighting, all very popular this season. Neon color really spices up your look. Single process color is more noticeable and drastic, especially if you choose a bold color or something different than your natural hair color.

Long bangs, bangs swept to the side, or traditional bangs, have a dramatic effect. If you’re adding bangs for a new look or want to add color to your fringe, here are a few chic options.

Short bangs cut upward above the eyebrow open up the eyes and expose the cheekbones. Blunt bangs, straight and without volume, work best on medium to thick hair. A new trend is highlighting bangs a different shade than the rest of your hair. You can either color a few chunky pieces or dye the entire bang a completely different color than your hair. Rocker bangs are cut very short and choppy, as unique as it is edgy. If you are not ready to commit to

full-on bangs, then long sweeping bangs are an alternative. They should sweep to one side, down the bridge of your nose. Creating a ’50s pompadour-style with your bangs, along with a high ponytail is perfect for special occasions.

Long hair never goes out of style, but it’s nice to change things up; remember, you can always grow your hair back!

By taking just a few inches off, adding highlights and layers, it becomes a completely a different look. Be adventurous and see how easy it is to show off your features with a simple change.

Haim Knister is the owner of Haim Salon and was recently voted Best Celeb Hair Stylist in North County by San Diego Magazine. Haim and his professional awardwinning staff are dedicated to staying up to date with the latest styles and will be ready to help their client’s look and feel revived. Stop by for a complimentary consultation with one of their hair stylists. Locations include the Del Mar Plaza, the five-diamond Park Hyatt Aviara in Carlsbad, and the triple five-star Grand Del Mar Resort.

The Headquarters Salon and Wig Store Proudly Announces New Charity Foundation For Chemo Patients That Need Financial Help Purchasing Wigs The Headquarters Salon and Wig Store was recently voted Retailer of the Month by Raquel Welch Wigs, and it’s no surprise, because this is one of the best places in all of San Diego to get a wig or hairpiece, especially if you are a recovering chemo patient. Owner, hairstylist, and wig specialist, Cathy Ketchum, is an expert working with wigs and styling hair and especially working with chemo patients. It has been her life dream and goal to someday have a foundation to help patients that are having a hard time financially and need help purchasing a wig. Cathy’s new charity foundation does just this.

It’s called “Look Better Feel Good Foundation”. Chemo patients that need help with purchasing a wig can now fill out some paperwork and ask for financial assistance. The Foundation board will consider every application and will

soon let patients know its decision. As far as Cathy knows, this is the first foundation of its kind. Cathy and her foundation are just starting up, so if you could, it would be great if you can make a tax-free donation to help chemo patients afford to look their best while going through the process. Some longer recovering chemo patients need better quality “real hair” wigs because they need to last longer for washing and maintaining, sometimes up to two years or longer.

Experience really does matter in this business. Ketchum began working with wigs in East Lansing Michigan in 1975.

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

The Wig Store has a private consultation room. The Headquarters will find and fit you with the perfect wig.

And because they are a full-service salon they will custom cut your wig to perfectly fit you, and to make it even more natural, they will also color it to match your hair color or

give it a perm. If you purchase a wig from them, they will cut it and customize it at no additional cost...in a very private consultation room. Headquarters specializes in working with chemo patients. Cathy says, “My whole heart is in the chemo side of the business. I just love my work so much. It’s not about the money.”

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

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

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

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Encinitas Classic Car Nights June – September: Third Thursday of each month 5:30-7:30pm The streets of Downtown Encinitas are rockin’ and rollin’ when Encinitas Classic Car Nights rolls into town, the third Thursday of each summer month. Hot rods, foreign automobiles, classic cars and woodies line S. Coast Highway 101 from D Street to K Street. Classic cars are parked along Hwy 101 and on side streets. Live music is performed in front of Encinitas Smog at 682 S. Coast Hwy 101 and also at Cardiff Classics, 1049 S. Coast Hwy 101.

This year’s series is greatly expanded, starting with six dedicated lots for car clubs. Sterling Solar is sponsoring the SMOG Test Only Awards and providing the solar power for the bands. In addition to doubling the available parking,

Downtown Encinitas Mainstreet Association is doubling the music venues, with one stage at each end of town. Live music is playing at the Encinitas Smog Center lot and at Cardiff Classics lot.

Every car in attendance is eligible for awards and there is no fee for displaying or viewing the cars. If historic Downtown Encinitas, with over 40 great restaurants and 200 unique shops, is not reason enough to enjoy a night out on the town, the Encinitas Classic Car night will definitely up the ante. The event is free and open to the public. Good public parking below Whole Foods Market.

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

New Legoland® Water Park Now Open Guests of LEGOLAND California and LEGOLAND Water Park are invited to board boats and plunge 25 feet down a chute between two pirate ships and make a giant splash! The fun doesn’t stop there… equipped with 12 water cannons, guests can choose which ship to board and choose who they’d like to battle: Captain Blue Brick or Captain Red Brick.

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

LEGOLAND® California Resort includes LEGOLAND California and SEA LIFE™ Carlsbad Aquarium, both geared for families with children between the ages of 2 and 12. At LEGOLAND California, you’ll find more than 60 rides, shows and attractions including the 5.5 acre LEGOLAND® Water Park, the LEGO Star Wars Miniland, Pirate Reef and the new Legoland Hotel. For more information visit www.

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

City of Encinitas Summer Sunday Concerts by the Sea Series Moonlight Beach, July 7, 21 – Aug 4, 18, Sundays, 3-5pm The 2013 Sunday Concerts by the Sea at Moonlight Beach are sure to rock the beach this summer!

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

July 7 Bettamax – San Diego Music Awards “Best Tribute Band” July 21 The Tilt – Southern Blues/ Rock Aug 4 Stranger San Diego based band Reggae/ Rock/ Jazz Aug 18 Charlie Imes–San Diego Singer Songwriter blends Rock/Folk/Jazz

Eye Care This Summer So often we neglect taking care of our eyes and our vision.

Sometimes we don’t pay enough attention if we have dry eyes, blurred vision, or easily get eye infections….especially during the dry months of summer. Don’t take your eyes for granted and take the time to make an appointment with someone that has an extensive background in ocular diseases and conditions. If you are looking for a caring and professional optometrist, 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.

Alta San Marcos Apartment Homes 1 Bed 1 Bath from $1,420 / 2 Bed 2 Bath from $1,865 Alta San Marcos is a brand new boutique apartment community with urban-style amenities and a great location. Located in the hills of San Marcos in North County San Diego, this community is minutes from the beach, biking & hiking trails and just a short walk from excellent shopping and dining venues.

Alta offers their residents the use of a 24-hr fitness studio, cyber café, resident club lounge, heated pool, spa and barbeque area. These pristine apartment homes come with ample closet space, full capacity front loading washer & dryer, a fully appointed kitchen with granite countertops & stainless steel appliances, a spacious terrace and plank wood-inspired flooring.

Got pets? Bring them with you to share your brand new home! These sleek, new, one and two bedroom apartment homes have never been lived in, so call soon for information about reserving one today!

Lease today and receive your first month FREE!* Visit Alta and choose the perfect location for you. *Specials are subject to change and restrictions apply. Call Alta today to schedule an appointment to view your future home. Call (855) 450-0101 or email AltaBySanMarcos013@myLTSMail.com. Alta San Marcos Apartment Homes are located at 850 Village Drive, San Marcos, CA 92078. www.altasanmarcos.com.

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

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

The Garden and Self Realization Fellowship Ashram Center have been fixtures in Encinitas since 1937.

The Ashram Center was established by Paramahansa Yogananda, who resided there for many years. This is the place where he wrote the modern spiritual classic “Autobiography of a Yogi.”

The Temple and Gardens are located at 215 W. K Street, Encinitas, CA 92024. For information call (760) 753-2888 or visit www.yogananda-srf.org.

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“My Big Fair Wedding” at San Diego County Fair

2013 Arena Schedule Event date and times subject to change.

Find complete listing at www.sdfair.com

June 30 “My Big Fair Wedding” is a day-long event of a “making of a wedding” that takes place on June 30 in the Paul Ecke Jr. Flower & Garden Show –Floral and Garden Stage.

Come early and stay late. Watch, learn, and take part as teams of professional floral designers and wedding professionals create a very special “Live Wedding Event.” Floral designers and wedding planners will create five top-trending wedding style themes. The Flower & Garden show will become a wedding day complete with a vow renewal ceremony, DJ, cake cutting, and bouquet toss!

See and taste the latest in wedding cakes and cupcakes. View new styles in wedding dresses. Watch the experts in action and take advantage of the creative settings, “Save The Date” notices and talk with a professional wedding photographer.

For more information visit www.sdfair.com.

Tentative schedule (dates and events subject to change) 10:30 My Big Fair Wedding Day begins early with the behind scenes floral designing creations and set up done by professional floral designers. Each step will be explained and demonstrated.

12:00 DJ Musical Break and vendor luncheon 1: 00 Review of each of the Bridal Set Ups (Q&A) 1:30 Signage and beautiful backdrops will be arranged for photographers to take “Save The Date” photos.

2:30 Photo shoots available (hold thee bouquet, wear the boutonniere) 3:00 Review of the Bridal set ups (Q&A) 3:30 Wedding and vow renewal setup (Q&A) 4:00 The Romance Begins Vows exchanged (bring your one & only) & join-in, all are welcome!

4:30 Cutting of cake, toss of bouquet, (Q&A) 5:00 Reception on the midway (We couldn’t top that...

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A Reason to Celebrate — California Condors from the Wild Turn 30 at San Diego Zoo Safari Park Oceanside Celebrates 125 Years Three of the four condors that were brought in as eggs from the wild and were the first to be hatched in a zoo are celebrating their 30th birthday. This birthday is reason to celebrate their age and the contributions these condors have made. The three condors, Sespe, Sisquoc and Almiyi, helped form the foundation for the condor recovery program at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park.

“It’s a very significant event, because when these eggs were pulled from the wild there was a lot of controversy,” said Don Sterner, an animal care manager at the Safari Park.

“Once these birds became established and they adjusted well, they started breeding and it became known that we could save them.”

Of the three condors celebrating their 30th birthday, Sespe is the only one currently on exhibit and on view to the public.

Sisquoc can be seen on the live Condor Cam at the Safari Park taking care of a recent chick. The other birthday condor, Almiyi, is currently in the condor breeding program making great contributions to the condor population.

In the 30 years these three condors have been with the Park, the recovery program has come a long way. Beginning in the 1980s, there were only 22 condors left in the world. The Safari Park has now hatched over 170 chicks and released more than 80 birds in the wild. Currently there are now more than 400 condors, more than half of which are flying free in California, Arizona and Baja California, Mexico.

Wild California Condor program thriving at Grand Canyon National Park. Serena Lee shown just a few feet from Condor #20 (Photo 2009)

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One of San Diego’s oldest cities, Oceanside- San Diego’s North Shore, is celebrating its 125th anniversary and will mark the occasion with a number of fun events for visitors and locals. With the official anniversary date on July 3, the schedule of events will take place primarily over the 4th of July week and include concerts, a parade, a street market and fireworks. Throughout the year, a special booth showcasing the city’s colorful history in photos will be on display

at Oceanside’s weekly daytime and sunset street market.

And, all summer long, visitors can meet on the second Saturday of each month for Oceanside Historical Society’s complimentary guided Downtown History Walks.

Visit Oceanside California Welcome Center is conveniently located just off Interstate 5 at 928 North Coast Highway. For more information, please call (800) 350-7873 or visit www.visitoceanside.org.

Calendar of anniversary events includes: Friday, June 21: – Concert by The Surfari’s, who wrote Wipe Out, at Rancho Del Oro park, 5-8 pm Saturday, June 29: – 125 Anniversary Freedom Day Parade (floats, bands, cool cars & more) through downtown, 10am-noon – Live concert, outdoor pier beach amphitheater, 5 pm – Movie screening of Bring It On (filmed in Oceanside), pier beach amphitheater, dusk Wednesday, July 3: – Anniversary proclamation, Civic Center Plaza, 11am-1pm – 125th Anniversary evening fireworks at Corazon, 9:15 p.m.

Thursday, July 4: – Special Star Spangled Anniversary Sunset Market with kids activities, live music, delicious eats and 140 vendors with unique products and produce, downtown Oceanside, 2-9:30 pm Sundays, June–July – Concerts At Heritage Park from 4-6pm: June 23: Mo and the Other Guys (Contemporary) June 30: Allan Land Trio (Contemporary Jazz) July 7: Billie Hawkin s (Dixieland) July 14: Rusty Gait (Blue Grass) July 21: Curtis Wright, Mo & the Other Guys and Higher Authority (Gospel) July 28: Karaoke Day with DJ Josh- Come out to sing!

August 4: Lemon Grove Trip (Country / Folk) August 11: Ross Moore (Historical Pop) and Tanya (Spanish Pop) August 18: Open Mic Night!

Heritage Park is located at 220 Peyri Drive, Oceanside, CA 92058 (760) 435-5041

2nd Saturday of Each Month April through September Guided Downtown History Walk, Oceanside Civic Center Fountain at Coast Highway, 9 a.m. Walks take participants to historic homes, churches, and banks, three Irving J. Gill buildings, the famed “Top Gun” house, the Oceanside Pier and bandshell and variety of other sites. Along your walk look for the “O.U. Miracle” on the sidewalks and curbs, there’s a great story behind them, so ask your tour guide. Walks are free and open to everyone and are pleasantly paced so folks of all ages can participate. The tour takes about 2 hours.

Friday Nights Tango on the Beach 7:15pm–8:15pm. Join Krista every Friday night for Tango On The Beach dancing together at the outdoor pavilion at the Oceanside Pier just across from the beach at Sunset. It’s a bit sandy so it will be better to leave the flip flops and nice tango shoes at home. There is no cost to participate, but donations are welcome.

June, 1, 8, 15 Color Car Cruise Nights from 8pm to 12pm: The 101 Cafe presents “Color Cruises” featuring pre -1980 vehicles of different themed colors June 1, 8, and 15: June 1st: Blue Vehicles; June 8 = Green Vehicles; June 15th = White Vehicles.

Each week the Best Car and the Most Unusual car of color will win a prize. This event is free to attend. 101 Café is located at 631 South Coast Highway, Oceanside, CA 92054.

Friday, July 19 from 6-9pm Concert in the Park at Del Oro Park featuring the Mar Dels.

Pre-Show entertainment starts at 5pm. Food vendors will be on site. Bring a blanket or a beach chair and enjoy this popular San Diego County Dance Band – hits from the decades! Enjoy time with family and neighbors at this popular event! Rancho del Oro Park is at 4701 Mesa Drive, Oceanside, CA 92056 (760) 435-5041

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Thornton Winery Champagne Jazz Concert Series The 25th annual Thornton Winery Champagne Jazz Series continues to provide a stellar lineup of nationally renowned contemporary jazz artists. Thornton Winery continues to build on its national and critically acclaimed reputation as one of the finest outdoor venues. The inti-

Sunday, June 2–4 pm Hiroshima,Vincent Ingala Friday, June 14–7:30 pm Michael McDonald Saturday, June 15–7 pm David Sanborn & Bob James Saturday, June 22–7 pm Dave Koz & Special Guests Mindi Abair, Gerald Albright & Richard Elliot Sunday, June 23–4 pm Dave Koz & Special Guests Mindi Abair, Gerald Albright & Richard Elliot Saturday, June 29–7 pm Spyro Gyra, Acoustic Alchemy Saturday, July 6–7 pm Kenny G Saturday, July 13–7 pm Jazz Gets The Blues featuring Jeff Golub, Nick Colionne & Brian Simpson

mate and acoustically superb Mediterranean fountain terrace, overlooking the beautiful Temecula Wine Country, offers a memorable and unique concert experience unmatched in Southern California. Call (951) 699-3021 for ticket information or visit www.thorntonwine.com

Saturday, July 27–7 pm Soul of Summer featuring Jonathan Butler, Sheila E. & Elan Trotman Saturday, August 3–7 pm Bobby Caldwell Saturday, August 17–7 pm Boney James Saturday, September 14–7 pm BWB featuring Rick Braun, Kirk Whalum & Norman Brown Sunday, September 15–4 pm Boz Scaggs Sunday, September 22–4 pm George Benson, Jessy J Sunday, October 6–4 pm Jesse Cook Sunday, October 13–4 pm Keiko Matsui

Popular Favorites and Newcomers to Play Carlsbad’s “2013 TGIF Jazz in the Parks” June 28 – Aug 24, Friday nights from 6- 8pm The 28th season of the City of Carlsbad’s “TGIF Jazz in the Parks” free outdoor concerts features a lively mix of beloved local bands, last year’s favorite debut groups, and great new ensembles.

The first three concerts take place at Stagecoach Park, 3420 Camino de los Coches, between La Costa Avenue and Rancho Santa Fe Road.

June 28, Madame LeRoux & Krewe plus Euphoria Brass Band – New Orleans Traditions Last summer’s inspired combination of two groups specializing in street parade marching music, dixieland, zydeco and rhythm & blues returns to a different park for a remix of Mardi Gras in June!

July 5, High Street Band – Swing A brand new group with an old school approach, this ten-piece band brings the 1940s roaring back to life. Their goal is to get everyone in the park onto the dance floor!

July 12, Brave Combo-Pop Eclectic Brave Combo is almost impossible to describe: these players can create danceable music out of anything from “Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star” to “The William Tell Overture.” They love to apply polka beats to unsuspecting ballads. Their return to TGIF might be the summer’s biggest reason to celebrate.

TGIF moves to Poinsettia Park, 6600 Hidden Valley Road, for three concerts beginning in mid-July. Free shuttle service will operate between 4:30 and 9 p.m. from North Coast Calvary Chapel.

July 19, Café R&B–Rhythm & Blues Another debut smash in 2012, this LA ensemble led by the titanium-packed Ms. Roach on vocals and the flaming

guitar of Byl Caruthers, is back for some serious strutting, singing and high-kicking.

July 26, Louie Cruz Beltran – Latin Percussionist extraordinaire Beltran leads a very hot ensemble in salsa, cumbia, merengue, samba and all the Cuban sizzle an audience can handle in one night.

August 2, The Bayou Brothers–Cajun Zydeco This beloved San Diego group is making its TGIF debut.

The Cajun zydeco these brothers serve up is as authentic as étouffée and alligator sausage.

Calavera Hills Park, site of the final three concerts, is at 2997 Glasgow Drive on the corner of Carlsbad Village Drive. Free shuttle service will operate between 4:30 and 9 p.m. Check the web site in June for details.

August 9, Sierra Leone’s Refugee All-Stars – Afro-Pop & World Known worldwide as the voice of the dispossessed-yetoptimistic people of Africa, SLRAS was the greatest success story of the 2012 TGIF season: infectious, irresistible, inspiring.

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

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

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

For more information on TGIF Jazz in the Parks concerts, visit www.carlsbadca.gov/arts

Carlsbad Village Music Walk June 21, Friday In celebration of its 10th Anniversary season, the Carlsbad Music Festival is presenting a Village Music Walk on the evening of Friday, June 21. The Village Music Walk is a free community event that will feature a full evening of 30 performances of music of all kinds in intimate venues around historic Carlsbad Village.

The Village Music Walk is a regular and popular feature of the September Carlsbad Music Festival. This year the Music Walk will be a special event in June. Venues range from the Foundry at New Village Arts, to Spin Records, to Magee Park, to the Old Train Station. With over 30 performances to choose from throughout the evening, attendees can choose

their own pathway through the music and the Village.

Musicians scheduled to perform include Mattson 2, MandoBasso, Trouble in the Wind, Giri Nata Children’s Balinese Gamelan (from the Center for World Music), San Diego New Music, Ensemble Etc., Sean Conway, Justin DeHart, Susanna Kurner, Nate Hubbard, Ben Power, Son de San Diego, and Peter Wanjira.

The upcoming Carlsbad Music Festival will take place on September 20-22, and will soon be announcing artists.

June Village Music Walk is Friday, June 21, 5-10pm at various locations throughout the Village of Carlsbad. www.carlsbadmusicfestival.org.

Sd Fair’s Ford Dealers Paddock Concert Series The Ford Dealers Paddock Concert Series features nationally known artists and tribute bands performing in one of the Fair’s most intimate settings. More info at www.sdfair.com JUNE 11 Dave Davies is best known for his role as founder, lead guitarist and vocalist for The Kinks. The group’s biggest 1960’s hits included “Tired Of Waiting For You,” and “You Really Got Me Now.” In 1970, The Kinks jumped back into the Top 10 with “Lola.”

JUNE 12 David Cassidy played the character of “Keith Partridge” in the 1970’s musical sitcom “The Partridge Family,” Cassidy was one of the pop culture idols of that era, enjoying a successful acting and a recording career. The Partridge Family’s many smash hits included, “I Think I Love You,” “Doesn’t Somebody Want To Be Wanted,” and “I’ll Meet You Halfway.”

JUNE 13 John Waite was lead vocalist for The Babys for their 1977 hit “Isn’t It Time.” As a solo artist, he scored several international hits, including 1984’s #1 “Missing You.” JUNE 18 Berlin, with Terri Nunn on lead vocals gained mainstream-commercial success in the early 1980s with singles including “The Metro,” “Sex (I’m A...),” and then in the mid 80s with the chart-topping single “Take My Breath Away” from the 1986 film Top Gun. JUNE 19 Beatles vs Stones is a tribute to the British Invasion, featuring renowned tribute bands, Abbey Road and Jumping Jack Flash.

JUNE 20 Red is a Christian rock band and incorporates sounds such as alternative rock, hard rock, heavy metal and post-grunge. Red’s first two albums “End of Silence” (2006) and “Innocence & Instinct” (2009) earned the group Grammy Award nominations for Best Rock Gospel Album.

JUNE 25 Who’s Bad have played over 700 shows in numerous countries and now boast the title, “The Ultimate Michael Jackson Tribute Band.” Their live performance is a jaw-dropping musical extravaganza that pulls from 3 1/2 hours of Michael Jackson’s catalogue and spans four decades of Michael Jackson’s extraordinary music career. This extraordinary tribute band is back for their third consecutive year at the San Diego County Fair.

JUNE 26 Little Texas released its debut album “First Time for Everything” in 1991. The album’s first single, “Some Guys Have All the Love,” hit # 8 on the Billboard Country charts. Little Texas continued to produce hit singles throughout the mid-1990s, including the Number One single, “My Love” and six more Top Ten hits.

JUNE 27 Hotel California presents an exciting showcase of The Eagles mega-hits such as “Take it Easy”, “Heartache Tonight”, and “Hotel California” as well as newer releases “Get Over It” and “Love will Keep Us Alive”. The group also performs select titles from the solo works of Don Henley, Glen Frey, and Joe Walsh.

JULY 2 Laser spectacular feature the excitement of a live concert, with a giant video screen presentation, special effect lighting, and state-of-theart laser technology, all choreographed to the greatest band of all-time. The LaserSpectacular continues to delight and entertain audiences worldwide. Come experience the Music of Pink Floyd as you’ve never seen before!

JULY 3 Great White performs internationallyacclaimed songs such as “Rock Me”, “Save Your Love”, “Mista Bone”, “Hard To Say Goodbye” among others of note, these legendary Los Angeles hard rockers have entertained fans everywhere over their illustrious three decade career with their raw and blues-hued, no-nonsense approach to music.

JULY 4 The Motels are a New Wave music band from the Los Angeles area best known for “Only the Lonely” and “Suddenly Last Summer”, each of which peaked at number nine on the Billboard Hot 100.

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

Sun and NorthCountySun.com have once again partnered with the House of Blues San Diego and Live Nation, the biggest concert promoter in the United States, to give away tickets to see seven amazing shows at the world famous House of Blues. Win a pair of tickets to see: Scott Weiland on June 4; DSB: America’s Favorite Tribute to Journey on June 14; Robert Earl Keen on June 16; Which One’s Pink The music of Pink Floyd on June 22; Led Zepagain on July 5; Ted Nugent on July 7; and Rancid on July 29.

Led Zepagain is beyond a shadow of a doubt the most sought after Led Zeppelin tribute band on the planet.

They are the closest thing you will come to other than the actual band, and that opportunity will probably never happen again. When the real Led Zeppelin band performed their final performance in Madison Square Garden, they invited and flew out Led Zepagain to be their special guests. That pretty much says it all about how good this tribute band really is!

If you’re searching for the best entertainment in San Diego this summer, The House of Blues is one of the finest venues in the country to see live shows and concerts. The House of Blues is located on 5th Avenue in Downtown San Diego in the Gaslamp District. The House of Blues features the most sought

after performers and performances in the world. For complete concert information, visit www.hob.com and www.livenation.com.

Win Free Tickets!

It’s easy to win tickets to see one of these seven great shows at the House of Blues in San Diego. 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.

Best of luck, and see you this summer at the House of Blues!

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Scott Weiland

DSB: America’s Favorite Tribute to Journey

Robert Earl Keen

Which One’s Pink The music of Pink Floyd

Led Zepagain

Ted Nugent

Rancid

Coors Light Rock On Stage June 8 June 9 June 11 June 12 June 13 June 14 June 15 June 18 June 19 June 20 June 21 June 22 June 23 June 25 June 26 June 27 June 28 June 29 June 30 July 1 July 2 July 3 July 4

Metalachi Echophonic Jokers Wild Melanie Joe Belly Up Music Festivals Wild Child Wathenclan BetaMaxx Cash’d Out (Johnny Cash tribute) Belly Up Music Festivals Green Today (Green Day tribute) Damage, Inc. Tiffany Jane & The Kicks Velvet Cafe Ry Bradley Belly Up Music Festivals Lyvyn Skynrd (Lynyrd Skynard Tribute) Circle 7 Madam Ury Sus Hambres Trouble in te Wind DJ Willz Joshus Paige Big Papa & the TCB

Green Flash Concert Series at Birch Aquarium June 19 - ZZ Ward & Vicci Martinez July 17 - The Fixx Enjoy a rockin’ sunset this summer at the eighth annual Green Flash Concert Series at Birch Aquarium at Scripps, brought to you in partnership with 102.1 KPRI. These unique concerts are held from 5:30-9pm for music lovers ages 21 and older. Proceeds support exhibits and educational programming at Birch Aquarium at Scripps.

The concert series, held on the third Wednesday of the month from May through September, combines live music with panoramic ocean views on the Aquarium’s stunning outdoor Tide-Pool Plaza. Savory happy hour appetizers, craft beers, and wines are available for purchase. Keep an eye out for a real “green flash,” a rare optical phenomenon caused by refraction of light as the sun sets on the horizon.

Admission includes the concert, entrance to all Aquarium exhibits and parking. All concerts are general admission and standing room only. General admission (pre-purchase) $29 per concert. Aquarium Members rate (pre-purchase) $26 per concert. Walkups (all) $34 per concert. More info at www.kprifm.com

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

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NorthCountySun.com are very pleased 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: JC Brooks and the Uptown Sound on June 11; Big Country on June 19; Dead Feather Moon on June 28; 80s Heat Summer Hawaiian Themed Dance Party on July 6; Wag Halen’s Beach Cities Jam on July 17, Dust N Bones on July 20; Anuhea on August 17.

There will be cash prizes for the 80s Summer Heat Hawaiian Party. This show will most likely be a sell out, so we highly suggest getting your tickets early. Lots of HULA if you know what we mean! Aloha!

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

July 6

July 17

It’s easy to win free pair of tickets to one of these seven hot summer nights at the Belly Up Tavern. Just visit www.NorthCountySun.com and fill in the simple registration form. Winners will be randomly selected and will be notified by phone and email. Only (1) entry is allowed per person. Select your first, second, and third choice of shows. We cannot guarantee your selections.

Promoters are not liable in the event of date or time change or show cancellation. Some restrictions apply.

Must be 21 or older to win tickets. Good luck, and see you at the Belly Up Tavern in Solana Beach!

June 11

June 19

June 28

JC Brooks and the Uptown Sound

Big Country

Dead Feather Moon 80s Heat Summer Hawaiian Wag Halen’s Beach Dust N Bones Themed Dance Party Cities Jam

BELLY UP TAVERN

July 20

August 17

Anuhea

Concerts

Upcoming Shows

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

Date Sat June 1, 8pm Sun June 2, 9pm Wed June 5, 8pm Thurs June 6, 8pm Fri June 7, 8pm Sun June 8, 8pm Sun June 9, 8pm Tues June 11, 9pm Wed June 12, 9pm Thurs June 13, 9pm Fri June 14, 5 : 30pm Fri June 14, 9pm Sat June 15, 9pm Sun June 16, 8pm Tues June 18, 8pm Wed June 19, 8pm Thurs June 20, 8pm Fri June 21, 5 :30p Fri June 21, 9pm Sat June 22, 9pm Sun June 23, 8pm Mon June 24, 8pm Tues June 25, 9pm Wed June 26, 9pm Thurs June 27, 9pm Fri June 28, 9pm Sat June 29, 9pm Sun June 30, 8pm Tues July 2, 9pm Wed July 3, 5 : 30pm Wed July 3, 9pm Fri July 5, 17:30:00 Fri July 5, 9pm Sat July 6, 9pm Sun July 7, 7pm

Tues July 9, 9pm Wed July 10, 9pm Fri July 12, 5 : 30pm Fri July 12, 8 :30 pm Sun July 14, 8pm Tues July 16, 9pm Wed July 17, 8pm Fri July 19, 5 :30pm Sun July 21, 9pm Wed July 24, 8pm Thurs July 25, 8pm Fri July 26, 5 :30pm Fri July 26, 9pm Sun July 28, 9pm

Fri Aug 2, 9pm Sat Aug 3, 9pm

Headliner/Supporting Act Psychedelic Furs w/ My Jerusalem–SOLD OUT! Chvrches w/ Still Corners Walter Trout–BLUSD presents w/ Blitz Bros Sunset Sessions–ROCK! w/ bands TBD Sunset Sessions–ROCK! w/ bands TBD Sunset Sessions–ROCK! w/ bands TBD Floyd FX–An Evening With JC Brooks and The Uptown Sound w/ The Grass Heat The Green–Polynesian Underground presents w/ The Movement and The Expanders The Green–Polynesian Underground presents w/ The Expanders and The Movement Atomic Groove Happy Hour English Beat w/ Unsteady English Beat w/ Amalgamated The Might Be Giants w/ Moon Hooch Junior Brown w/ Ben Powell Big Country w/ Stripes and Lines Sea Wolf w/ Savior Adore with Trouble in the Wind Atomic Groove Happy Hour Donavon Frankenreiter w/ Makua Rothman Donavon Frankenreiter w/ Makua Rothman Iris Dement–Evening With, Seated Show The Marshall Tucker Band w/ guest Damian Marley and Stephen Marley w/ Featuring Ghetto Youths Crew Damian Marley and Stephen Marley w/ Featuring Ghetto Youths Crew Mat McHugh and the Separitista Soundsystemw/ guest Dead Feather Moon w/ Blackout Party and Strange Vine The Ultimate Stones (Rolling Stones Tribute) w/ Britain’s Finest (Beatles Trib) The Pettybreakers performing Damn the Torpedoes in entirety–An Evening With Damian and Stephen Marley w/ Featuring Ghetto Youths Crew Atomic Groove–Happy Hour Old Man Markley w/ Sean Wheeler & Zander Schloss Betamaxx HH Pato Banton w/ Shocks of Mighty and DJ Carlos Culture 80’s Heat Presents–Summer Heat Dance Party! w/ Cash prizes for the best neon outfit Earl Thomas and Friends’ Raise The Roof Concert for the Blues Hall of Fame featuring: Earl Thomas & The Blues Ambassadors, Joey Harris, Sara Petite, Gregory Page, Rockola, Eve Selis, Lisa Sanders, Cathryn Beeks, Bart Mendoza & True Lies, Mark DeCerbo & Four Eyes, Jeff Berkley, Billy Watson, Berkley-Hart, Steph Johnson, Syreeta and Princess (from Rebel Rockers) w/ hosted by Madison of KPRI Midnite “Lion Out of Zion” w/ HI Roots and DJ Carlos Culture Palms–Casbah presents w/ Crypts Atomic Groove–Happy Hour Tainted Love–80’s Dance Party! w/ DJ Man Cat Candye Kane–Special Dance Floor Show Caravan Palace–Casbah presents–on sale Fri Wag Halen’s Beach Cities Jam w/ Los Beautiful Beasts and Special Guests Atomic Groove–Happy Hour Rogue Wave w/ Hey Marseilles BoDeans w/ guest Johnny Winter w/ guest Liquid Blue Happy Hour Living on a Prayer / Thunder Road–The Best of the Garden State! w/ co bill “Peter Murphy Celebrates 35yrs of Bauhaus–performing solely Bauhaus material” w/ Special Guest OURS w/ VIP (loft) ticket comes with meet and greet, signed poster and T-shirt in addition to the reserved seat Son Volt w/ guest Blackalicious w/ guest

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

ARTIST & SUPPORT

DATE

VENUE

Imagine Dragons SOLD OUT w/ Nico Vega, X Ambassadors Mumford and Sons w/ Michael Kiwanuka, Mystery Jets SOLD OUT

Sat 6/1 Mon 6/3

Live Nation presents Scott Weiland – Purple at the Core ft the music of Core & Purple Gondwana Club Mercy presents YG 91X presents New Found Glory w/ Cartel/State Champs Tim McGraw w/ Brantley Gilbert & Love and Theft

Tue 6/4

Open Air Theatre Sleep Train Amphitheatre House of Blues

Groove International presents Summer KickOff Party Club Mercy presents Back to Basics! Tour ft Dilated Peoples w/ People Under the Stairs/ Del Tha Funky Homosapian/The Visionaries/ Revolutionary Rhythm & More 2013 Country Megaticket Tim McGraw w/ Brantley Gilbert & Love and Theft; Luke Bryan; Rascal Flatts; Keith Urban; Jason Aldean w/ Jake Owen & Thomas Rhett

Sat 6/8

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

Sun 6/9

House of Blues

Tim McGraw – 6/7 Luke Bryan – 8/11 Rascal Flatts – 9/13 Keith Urban – 9/28 Jason Aldean – 10/18 Thu 6/13

Sleep Train Amphitheatre

Fri 6/14 Fri 6/14

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

Skinnie Magazine & Acropolis Records present FINALS: Battle for Vans Warped Tour DSB: America’s Favorite Tribute to Journey The Front Bottoms w/ Weatherbox/ Sledding with Tigers

Wed 6/5 Thu 6/6 Fri 6/7 Fri 6/7

Eventvibe & Amplified Access present Zomboy Kirk Franklin’s Gospel Brunch at House of Blues Pitbull/Ke$ha

Sat 6/15 Sun 6/16 Sun 6/16

Robert Earl Keen w/ Andrea Davidson Vans Warped Tour Hawthorne Heights, The Early November, Allstar Weekend, Goldfinger, & many more She & Him w/ Tilly and the Wall Which One’s Pink? w/ The Darrows Rachael Yamagata w/ Sanders Bohlke LBLG All Access Kirk Franklin’s Gospel Brunch at House of Blues Led Zepagain An Evening with Fleetwood Mac Kirk Franklin’s Gospel Brunch at House of Blues RX Bandits w/ Northern Faces Ones to Watch presents Portugal. the Man w/ Avi Buffalo Say Anything w/ Eisley/ HRVRD/I/ The Mighty Ted Nugent w/ Laura Wilde Under the Influence of Music Tour featuring Wiz Khalifa with A$AP Rocky w/ B.o.B., Trinidad Jame$, Joey Bada$$ & Pro Era, Rockie Fresh, Berner Adult Swim & iHEARTCOMIX present The Eric Andre Show Live! + Hot Package Live Slightly Stoopid & Atmosphere Kickin’ Up Dust Summer Tour 2013 w/ Tribal Seeds, The Grouch and Eligh Patton Oswalt Kirk Franklin’s Gospel Brunch at House of Blues Passenger

Sun 6/16 Wed 6/19

The Postal Service w/ Big Freedia, Baths Rancid with Transplants w/ The Interrupters Rancid with Transplants w/ The Interrupters HOB 20th Anniversary presents Hollywood Undead w/ Escape the Fate/ All Hail The Yeti/ 3 Pill Morning Mower Sublime with Rome & 311 w/ Cypress Hill, Pennywise, G. Love & Special Sauce

Sun 7/21 Sun 7/28 Mon 7/29 Tue 7/30

Fri, 6/21 Sat 6/22 Thu 6/27 Sat 6/29 Sun 6/30 Fri 7/5 Fri 7/5 Sun 7/7 Sun 7/7 Wed 7/10 Thu 7/11 Mon 7/15 Fri 7/19

House of Blues

Sat 7/20

House of Blues

Sat 7/20

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

Sat 7/20 Sun 7/21 Sun 7/21

Sat 8/3 Sat 8/3

House of Blues Sleep Train Amphitheatre

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9th Annual Gospel Festival June 29, Saturday, All Day The 9th Annual Gospel Festival will feature a full-day schedule of uplifting gospel music on June 29, including uplifting gospel groups and more than 30 gospel artists performing on the Fair’s various stages all day long, ending with a featured grandstand stage performance. The show is a part of the Toyota Summer Concert Series on the Heineken Grandstand Stage. This year, the Grandstand Stage performances at 7:30 p.m. features nationally known gospel performers Mary Mary and Dottie Peoples.

Mary Mary is the American contemporary gospel duo consisting of sisters Erica Atkins-Campbell and Trecina “Tina” Atkins-Campbell. The two are often credited for being responsible for broadening the fan base of urban contemporary gospel in the 2000s by introducing elements of soul, hip hop, funk and jazz. Their hit song “Shackles (Praise You)” is considered to be one of the pioneering songs of urban contemporary gospel music. Their 2000 debut album Thankful went Platinum. Since then, they have had three Gold albums: Incredible (2002), Mary Mary (2005), and The Sound (2008), which all charted No. 1 on the Billboard Top Gospel Albums. In addition, Mary Mary has received four Grammys. In 2011, they released their fifth album Something Big with their hit single “Walking”.

Gospel singer, songwriter, and producer, Dottie Peoples, has been a star in the gospel music industry for more than 30 years and is considered a gospel music icon and pioneer.

The list of awards she has received in the industry include: Atlanta Gospel Choice Award Winner, 1994, for Song of the Year, Pure Love, and Female Soloist Traditional; Atlanta Gospel Choice Award Winner, 1995, for Song of the Year, On Time God; Atlanta Gospel Choice Award Winner, 1995, Best Choir of the Year, Song of the Year, Everybody Ought to Know Who Jesus Is; Stellar Awards Winner, 1996, Top Female Vocalist; Gospel Traditional Female Vocalist of the Year, Song of the Year, Count On God; National Association of Independent Record Distributors (Indie Award), 1997, Gospel Album of the Year.

The Grandstand show, begins at 7:30 p.m., and is free with Fair admission for unreserved seats. For more information, visit sdfair.com.

San Diego Symphony Ashford University Summer Pops 2013 The Ashford University Summer Pops is San Diego Symphony’s annual outdoor summer concert series. The concerts are performed on a stage at Embarcadero Marina Park South, on San Diego Bay right behind the San Diego Convention Center. Seating options include cabaret tables, grandstand seating (fold-down chairs) and general admission lawn seating. (619) 235-0804. www.sandiegosymphony.org.

Summer Pops is 10 weeks of concerts from just before 4th of July through Labor Day, all featuring the San Diego Symphony and some of today’s biggest pop acts. This year’s Summer Pops performers include En Vogue, Amy Grant, Michael Bolton, Ozomatli, Nathan Pacheco, Debbie Gibson, Burt Bacharach and more! The principal Summer Pops conductor is Matthew Garbutt.

TUX ‘N TENNIES SUMMER BASH: KC AND THE SUNSHINE BAND, June 27, 7:30pm Get Down Tonight! Relive the days of disco with KC and the Sunshine Band at our sixth annual Tux ‘N Tennies Summer Bash. From That’s the Way (I Like It) to (Shake, Shake, Shake) Shake Your Booty, the “Founders of the Dance Revolution” will have you dancing in the aisles. Wear your tux, wear your tennies and break out your favorite disco outfit. (For “TnT” full package details call 619.615.3906.)

MUSIC OF THE ROLLING STONES, June 28 & 29, 7:30pm The original bad boys of rock ‘n roll are back via a high-energy tribute to Jagger and company. Their songs are as legendary as Mick’s strut is iconic. The British Invasion returns with Satisfaction, Under My Thumb, Brown Sugar.

STAR SPANGLED POPS with BILL CONTI, July 4, 5 & 6, 7:30pm Celebrate the Fourth of July at San Diego’s favorite holiday salute. Bill Conti, our new principal pops conductor, famed Rocky composer and Oscar® and five-time Emmy® Award-winner, leads the way. It’ll be a patriotic extravaganza with all-American hits from Main Street to Broadway, complete with John Philip Sousa marches, a tribute to the military and a spectacular fireworks display.

POPS GOES CLASSICAL–PASSPORT TO THE WORLD: A Night On The Blue Danube, July 14, 7:30pm It’ll be a European holiday as you sail along the Danube to the musical capital of the world – Vienna, Austria. Then, it’s onto the 18th century birthplace of Mozart – Salzburg. Enjoy light classical favorites from Viennese Masters such as Johann Strauss’ The Blue Danube. Tonight the old world city, charm and the inspiration of the majestic Alps will entice and carry you away.

Distant Worlds: music from FINAL FANTASY, Thursday, July 18, 8pm Final Fantasy descends on the Summer Pops! Fresh off the 25th anniversary FINAL FANTASY celebration, music from one of the most popular video games of all time arrives just in time for Comic-Con. The San Diego Symphony performs the live soundtrack to this stunning video presentation conducted by Arnie Roth. Plus, legendary composer Nobuo Uematsu will be in attendance. COSTUME SHOWCASE! Dress up as your favorite FINAL FANTASY character!

EN VOGUE, July 19 & 20, 8pm Considered one of the most popular and successful R&B female groups of all time, seven-time Grammy® nominated sensations En Vogue bring back their fab hits from the ‘90s: My Lovin’ (You’re Never Gonna Get It) to You Don’t Have to Worry, Free Your Mind and Don’t Let Go. Tonight, you…Just Can’t Stay Away.

AMY GRANT, July 26 & 27, 7:30pm One of the most influential and successful singer-songwriters in the ‘80s and ‘90s and a multi Grammy® Award-winning artist, Amy Grant makes her debut at the Summer Pops! Performing her Number One hit Baby Baby along with other popular hits including Angels, My Father’s Eyes and Never Alone.

NATHAN PACHECO: Nessun Dorma to Hallelujah, July 28, 7:30pm He was featured in the 2009 tour with “Yanni Voices.”

Straddling two divergent worlds of pop and opera, rising star Nathan Pacheco will amaze as he performs favorites from Puccini to Leonard Cohen and more. From Nessun Dorma to Hallelujah – it will be a magical evening under the stars.

BROADWAY TONIGHT: Les Misérables and more!, August 2 & 3, 7:30pm It is one of the longest running Broadway shows, winning eight Tony® Awards. In 2012, the movie was a hit, winning the Golden Globe® for Best Motion Picture. Broadway star Hugh Panaro and company sing the stirring, emotional hits of Les Misérables including One Day More, I Dreamed a Dream and On My Own. BURT BACHARACH – I Say a Little Prayer, August 4, 7:30pm He is one of the most accomplished composers of all time. With more than 73 Top 40 hits in the U.S. and 52 Top 40 hits in the UK – his music transcends time. Surrounded by his lush orchestrations, Burt and his trio of singers will perform his unparalleled string of hits including I Say a Little Prayer, The Look of Love, Walk on By and Always Something There to Remind Me. It’s the soundtrack of your life.

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

CIRQUE MUSICA, August 16 & 17, 7:30pm Soaring aerialists – acrobats – strongmen – jugglers and more! It’s a beautiful blend of music, artistry and power as the best performers from Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus and Cirque du Soleil defy gravity with grace and style.

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

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

4th of July Firework Shows and Events (Dates and times subject to change.

Please check venue websites) Oceanside: 6/29- Independence Day Parade on Coast Hwy from Wisconsin Ave to Center Civic Drive, 10am. (760) 7544512 www.oceansideparade.com.

Oceanside: 7/3 125th Anniversary of Oceanside Firework Show Celebration at new Corazon Park in Oceanside 9:15pm www.visitoceanside.org Park Hyatt Resort Aviara 7/4 4th of July Firework Show.

Locals and residents gather on the Aviara golf course to watch a magnificent display. www.parkaviara.hyatt.com.

La Costa Resort and Spa: 7/4–Firework display (for hotel guests and registered members only). www.lacosta.com.

Camp Pendleton: 7/4–4th of July Beach Bash and fireworks, sponsored by Ken Grody Ford. Vendors and live entertainment all day. Firework show starts after dusk. www.mccscp.com Coronado: 7/4–Independence Day Parade on Orange Avenue at 10am. Festivities all day at Spreckles Park: Art in the Park all day and free concert at 4:30pm. Firework show starts at 9pm.

(619) 437-8788 www.coronadovisitorscenter.com, Del Mar Fairgrounds 7/4–San Diego County Fair at Del Mar Fairgrounds. Firework display begins approx. at 9:30pm followed by concert by REO Speedwagon. (858) 793-5555 www.sdfair.com Escondido: 7/4–Independence Day Celebration in Grape Day Park with firework display. 130 Woodward Avenue, Escondido, 92025. www.ci.escondido.ca.us Julian: 7/4 4th of July Parade in the small town of Julian, nestled in San Diego’s apple country. www.julianca.com www.julianparade.com La Jolla Cove: July 4 9pm www.lajolla.com Legoland: 7/4–“Red, White and Boom” Firework show begins approx. at 8:30pm and is choreographed to a spirited American music tribute. (877) LEGOLAND www.legoland.com.

Mission Bay Park: 7/4–Fireworks at dusk. www.sandiego.gov Poway: 7/4–Old Fashioned Fourth at Old Poway Park.

Fireworks from Poway High School begin approximately 9pm. www.poway.org/oldpowaypark Ocean Beach: July 4 9pm firework display from the pier. www.oceanbeachsandiego.com.

San Diego Bay: 7/4–9pm. Firework presented by the Port of San Diego. Display from barges placed strategically around the bay off Shelter Island, Harbor Island, North Embarcadero and Chula Vista. www.thebigbagy.com or www.portofsandiego.org San Diego Embarcadero Marina Park South: 7/2-7/4– Summer Pops presents “Star Spangled Pops” with Marvin Hamlisch. Classical and patriotic music synchronized with fireworks at 9pm. www.sandiegosymphony.com San Diego Maritime Museum: 7/4–Adventure Sail and Firework Celebration on the Californian. 7pm-9:30pm (619) 234-9153 ext. 101 www.sdmaritime.org San Marcos: 7/4–Firework show and entertainment at Bradley Park, Rancho Santa Fe Road and Linda Vista Drive.

Activities begin at 6pm and fireworks display is at 9pm. www.san-marcos.net.

SeaWorld: Experience the Sky Blast firework celebration “Into the Blue” with music and choreographed blasts that will light up the summer night. Fireworks begin at 9:30pm.

(800) 25-SHAMU www.seaworld.com Temecula: 7/4–Star Spangled 4th of July Parade & Extravaganza, 2-10pm. Regan Sports Park at 30875 Rancho Vista Road, 92592. www.cityoftemecula.org Vista: 7/4–Red, White, & Boom Independence Day Celebration, 9pm. Moonlight Amphitheatre in Brengle Terrace Park, 1200 Vale Terrace Drive. (760) 726-1340 ext.

1571. www.cityofvista.com Santee: July 4 Town Center Community Park East. Carnival rides, games, live music. www.ci.santee.ca.us.

Old Town: July 4 from 11am to 4pm. Parade, crafts and activities, concert and food specialties. www.oldtownsandiego.org.

Imperial Beach Pier: July 4 9pm fireworks off the end of the pier. www.bigbayboom.com.

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

San Diego Zoo Safari Park’s extended summer hours, from June 29 to August 18, from 9am to 7pm, is the perfect time for North County visitors and residents to lace up their dancing shoes and prepare to beat on drums during Summer Safari. Guests will encounter extraordinary wildlife, like a cheetah reaching full sprint speed just 7 feet away from spectators; and be amazed at the incredible agility of Ethiopian acrobats using poles, ladders, hula-hoops and more. Interactive drumming performances will get participants moving or joining the performers in song and dance. Young Safari Park guests can also join African artisans to create bead bracelets and hula-hoops, while sporting complimentary safari hats to get them in the mood.

Summer Safari allows guests to experience the sights and sounds of African animals with exciting animal encounters, including Cheetah Run, a unique, jaw-drop-

ping experience of watching a cheetah do what it does best–run. This free, daily event, weather permitting, is a definite crowd pleaser. During Cheetah Run, the cat races on a straight, 300-foot-long track, stretching its legs to reach a maximum speed of about 70 mph.

Long summer days mean more time for fun at the San Diego Zoo with extended hours. The Zoo stays open from June 22 to September 2, from 9am to 9pm. The theme this summer is Australian Outback. Many activities are included with paid admission. The Hunte Amphitheater is unveiling a new show called “Australiana,” in which Aussie lore comes to life through acrobatics and aerial acts. Costumed characters of a koala, a hand-balancing snake and a Tasmanian devil will perform each day at 2 and 5 p.m. At the Koalafornia Boardwalk, Australian beaches meet California’s West Coast, and you can relax in the shade and enjoy snacks and a beer. Stay until the Zoo closes to catch “The Walkabout,” a finale featuring Nighttime Zoo entertainers as they perform down Front Street.

The Guided Bus Tour is a 35-minute narrated tour on

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

Experience the Ice Age 4-D Show at the 4-D Theater.

Feel the wind, mist and snow and join the adventure of the Dawn of Dinosaurs and the Ice Age. For more information visit www.sdzsafaripark.org or www.sandiegozoo.org.

Enter to Win Tickets!

It’s easy to win free tickets to the San Diego Zoo Safari Park. Just fill in the entry form at www.NorthCountySun.com. Ticket winners will be randomly selected and notified by phone and email.

Some restrictions apply. Only one entry per person is permitted. Best of luck! See you soon this summer at the world famous San Diego Zoo Safari Park!

Post and Search for Classes and Kid’s Camps for Free! www.northcountyclasses.com

North County Classes & Kid’s Camps Post and search for free for just about any type of class, lesson, workshop or kid’s camp anytime 24/7 on www.NorthCountyClasses.com. Incorporating the latest in search engine technology, this site is designed for North County residents to find classes or kid’s camps in North County without having to search multiple websites.

NOONAN FAMILY SWIM SCHOOLS

Their newest swim school on Avenida Encinas in Carlsbad joins their other four locations. This beautiful aquatics facility is perfect for all swimming abilities from beginners through advanced. Also offering a “Splash Babies” program for infants and toddlers which focuses on water safety, floating, and motor skills. Call (858) 451-0794 or visit www. noonanfamilyswimschool.com.

SUMMER 2013 JAZZ BAND CAMP

Musicians of ages 12 to 18 are invited to participate in a program designed to teach music fundamentals in a big band format. The camp is held Monday through Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., July 8-12 at Encinitas School of Music. The one week music camp cost is $200. To sign up or for more info call Ron Ebel at (760) 757-3096 or go to www.Ronebel.com VISTA MUSIC

Vista Music offers a unique, professional, and personal approach to private music lessons to students of all ages and levels. Vista Music carefully matchs one of their qualified teachers to meet your musical goals and objectives. They offer instruction in voice (with extremely competitive rates,) in guitar, percussion, piano, violin, and more at their state-ofthe-art studios located nearby at 745 Shadowridge Drive, Vista just off the 78 fry and Sycamore (across the street from Kaiser Permanente Hospital) to make your musical lessons convenient, affordable, and easy. For more information about lessons call (760) 598-5295 or visit www.vistamusiclessons.com.

BUILD IT!

Calling all kid builders, makers and inventors! Build It! is now open in Carlsbad for kids that like building things and being creative. No reservations needed. Every day Build It! Workshops offers a daily building project. It is an impromptu class that they call the “Daily Build”. One week you could be building a robot out of tupperware and the next a race car from water bottles. . Build It! Workshop is at 1818 Marron Road #103, Carlsbad 92008 (near Souplantation and the Westfield Carlsbad Mall) Call (760) 720-0001 or visit www.thekidworkshop.com.

NORTH COAST REP THEATRE SUMMER CAMP

The North Coast Repertory Theatre School is offering a series of summer camps at the North Coast Repertory Theatre in Solana Beach. “A Year With Frog and Toad” camp for ages 5-14 from July 8-19. Learn acting skills and present a live per-

Campers will enjoy fun and educational hands-on activities that include science, arts & crafts, games, animal interactions, and outdoor activities. Campers get a tour of the HubbsSeaWorld Research Institute Fish Hatchery. Agua Hedionda Lagoon Discovery Center is located at 1580 Cannon. Call (760) 804-1969 or visit www.aguahedionda.org.

that incorporate a variety of techniques and incorporate amazing flavors, and work with chocolate. You will also learn how to create easy fillings, icings and simple decorations to compliment any cake! Please note: this class is educational via demonstration. Students will be required to bake weekly at home, and bring in their product each week, and we will discuss the elements that each student encounters. Please register by June 20th for a start date of: July 9th through August 6th–Tuesday nights 6:30-8:30pm, $125 plus $5 cash fee for curriculum. www.rozsweetartstudio.com

THE SAN DIEGO ZOO SAFARI PARK

MIRACOSTA COLLEGE CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION

The Safari Park offers unique camps for ages 2 to 17. Campers will have the chance to meet animals up close. Younger children enjoy fun hands-on activities. Older campers feed rhinos and giraffes and create treats for other animals such as elephants and lions. All day camps have extended-day options.

Safari Park also will be offering one-day camps for ages 6 through 17. Call (619) 718-3000 or visit www.sdzsafaripark.org.

Career and Technical Education at MiraCosta College prepares students for successful employment, life enrichment and future learning. Courses are available in a wide variety of subjects, including nursing, automotive technology, business office technology, hospitality and more. Classes are offered in Oceanside and Cardiff and online. Call (760) 757-2121 or visit www.miracosta.edu.

LA COSTA VALLEY PRESCHOOL SUMMER FUN CAMP REGISTRATION

CHRIST PRESBYTERIAN PRESCHOOL

formance! Other camps include: Improv Camp, Drama Camp, Audition Camp, Musical Camp, and Teen Scene Camp. For details call 858-481-1055 or visit www.northcoastrep.org.

AGUA HEDIONDA LAGOON SUMMER DAY CAMP

La Costa Valley Preschool & KIndergarten is now enrolling students ages two-six for Summer Fun Camps–Schedule a week or more. Students enjoy crafts, science, technology, drama, music, art, and much more. For more information visit, www. lacostavalleypreschool.com or call the school, 760-436-2797.

Now enrolling for summer and fall. Friendly, fun environment with qualified, nurturing teachers. Offering flexible days and flexible hours 7am to 6pm. Located at 7807 Centella treet, La Costa, CA 92009 www.cpclacosta.org.

PACIFIC PRESCHOOL AND KINDERGARTEN

Summer adventures tailored for students entering 3rd to 6th and 7th to 9th grade. Themed weeks of non-stop learning and fun! Includes 2-3 exciting field trips per week with plenty of hands-on exploration in the science and technology labs and visual & performing arts studios. Campers will enjoy amazing weekly adventures. Call (760) 942-1111 or visit www. labcampz.org.

Private early education programs offered in San Elijo Hills for 18 months through kindergarten. Teachers have Bachelors Degrees and or Calif. Dept of Education teaching permit. Registering now for summer and fall. www.pacificpreschool.com.

RO Z’S CAKE DESIGN BASICS- 3 NIGHT CRASH COURSE

Students will learn how to properly put together a cake (level, torte, fill, frost), decorate with icing using piping techniques (borders, writing, accents), and simple flowers/leaves–decor taught includes ruffles and rosettes and OMBRE designing!

This is more than a Michaels Class, and you will learn the latest trends (Teens welcome with parents consent) (3) Nights = Tuesday 6/25; Wednesday 6/26; Thursday 6/27 all from 6:30pm-8:30pm. $85 plus $5 cash fee for curriculum. www. rozsweetartstudio.com RO Z’S CAKE BAKING 101: CAKE BAKING FROM SCRATCH 5 WEEK SERIES

Learn how easy it is to create moist base scratch cakes to cakes for carving and specialty cake design! We will explore recipes

LAB CAMPZ–ENCINITAS COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL

VARIETY CAMPZ – ENCINITAS COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL

Summer fun for children entering K, 1st, and 2nd grades.

Students enjoy a wide array of academic, artistic, and outdoor enrichment activities, including on-site water slides and water play on Splash Days! Call (760) 942-1111 or visit www.varietycampz.org.

GOLF CAMP– ENCINITAS COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL

4th to 9th grades summer youth golf camps for beginning to intermediate golfers. Join the President of the Scholastic Jr. Golf Association, Steve Simons, in a 2-week intensive golf experience. www.golfcampz.org.

Teen Driver Education at MiraCosta College — Discounted Rates!

For nearly 30 years, MiraCosta College Community Services has run a very successful driver education program.

Each year, the program teaches about 1,200 teenagers the ins and outs of driving. The program consists of both classroom instruction of 30 hours and behindthe-wheel training, consisting of six hours of one-on-one training in a vehicle.

Students take the classroom portion of the training, and once a DMV driver permit is obtained, students can also sign up for behind-the-wheel training. If a student signs up for both sessions, a small discount in total fees is granted.

The program is offered at both the Oceanside and the San Elijo campuses.

Classroom Driver Education Certificated instructors interact with students, using guest speakers and contemporary audio/visual aids.

MiraCosta College’s program uses the brand new version of “License to Drive,” including the text and videotapes.

The staff at MiraCosta College truly believe that classroom driver education is the most important class your child will ever take. This class will make a difference in what they learn and how well they learn it. The experts will tell you that the biggest advantage of classroom driver education is that students interact with other students and learn from a qualified professional and not a computer screen. It will also help when they get their learners permit and take driver training.

Behind-the-Wheel Training • Convenient after school, evening, and weekend times available.

• Behind-the-Wheel Driver Training sessions meet at Carlsbad High School, El Camino High School, Rancho Buena Vista High School, La Costa Canyon High School, MiraCosta College Oceanside Campus, and MiraCosta College San Elijo Campus.

• Students receive six hours of one-on-one Behind-theWheel Driver Training instruction.

• Licensed professional and reliable instructors.

• Satisfies all DMV and Department of Education license requirements.

Sign up for both programs at the same time and pay $353-a $28 saving! Individually, classroom driver education is $88 and behind-the-wheel training is $293.

For more information on the driver education program at MiraCosta College, call 760.795.6825 or visit www.miracosta.edu/community.

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Del Mar Thoroughbred Horse Racing 2013 Season Features Cougar Contest, Concerts, Beer Fests, Family Fun Days Win Free Tickets!

July 17, Opening Day

The Del Mar Racetrack first opened its gates in 1937 and this summer the legendary racetrack once again will welcome the nation’s fastest horses and Southern California’s most spirited party-goers. The seaside facility’s seven-week meet – filled with big races, free concerts and exciting weekend events – will commence on Wednesday, July 17.

One of Southern California’s most anticipated summer events – Opening Day at Del Mar – is likely to welcome more than 47,000 celebrities, socialites and partygoers to the track to get the season up and running in Kentucky Derby style, highlighted by “The One and Only Truly Fabulous Hats Contest,” a continuing tradition of

glamorous, eye-catching and elaborately beautiful hats.

Besides world-class Thoroughbred racing, Del Mar is known for its incredible lineup of entertainment, hosting big name musical acts on the Seaside Stage for its Summer Concert Series. Race-goers can enjoy free shows from a lineup of performers that included Ben Harper, Cake and Dashboard Confessional during the 2012 meet. The lineup will include the addition of two Latin concerts on July 28 and August 4, rounding out a diverse and exciting concert series.

New to the track this year is the Del Mar Grill Fest on August 17, where more than 30 championship barbeque teams, restaurants and caterers will be serving up anything and everything grilled: meats, seafood, veggies and desserts. Del Mar’s two beer fests will each feature more than 100 brews, showcasing more than 40 from the San Diego area on July 27, and more than 40 IPAs on August 31.

Del Mar’s richest and most prestigious race, the $1 Million TVG Pacific Classic, will take place on Sunday, August 25, and is expected to attract many of the country’s top jockeys, trainers and racehorses. The 2013 season event calendar also will feature fan favorites such as the Miss Cougar Del Mar Contest on July 26, Gourmet Food Truck Festival on August 3, Donut Days on July 20 and August 24, Free and Easy Wednesdays (weekly),

Daybreak at Del Mar (weekly on Saturdays and Sundays) and handicapping seminars throughout the season.

The track’s Family Fun Day happens Sunday, July 21, but families can enjoy kid-friendly activities in the Infield every Saturday and Sunday throughout the meet.

Dog lovers can cheer on the fastest dachshunds in the west between races during the Wiener Dog Nationals – a perennial family favorite at Del Mar on Labor Day Weekend, September 1.

Racing at Del Mar takes place Wednesday through Sunday, with post time for the first race on most days at 2 p.m. On Fridays first post changes to 4 p.m. For more information, call 858-755-1141 or visit www.delmarscene.com. You can follow the Del Mar racetrack on Twitter, @DelMarRacing or become a fan on Facebook at www.facebook.com/DelMarRaces.

Win Free Tickets to the Del Mar Racetrack!

It’s easy to win free tickets to the Del Mar Racetrack.

Just visit www.NorthCountySun.com and fill in the simple entry form. Ticket winners will be randomly selected and notified by phone and email. Some restrictions apply. Tickets do not include Opening Day or Pacific Classic. Only one entry per person is permitted.

Good luck! See you soon at the place “Where the Turf Meets the Surf.”

San Clemente Ocean Festival – “Greatest Show on Surf” July 20-21, Saturday 6:30am -8:30pm and Sunday 6:30am -5:30pm Celebrating its 37th year, the San Clemente Ocean Festival features surfing competitions, body surf contests, fishing derbies, woodie car shows, concerts, and sand sculpting Check out our neighbor to the north and mark your calendars. The beautiful city of San Clemente will once again play host to the annual San Clemente Ocean Festival! This fun event is cleverly nicknamed “The Greatest Show on Surf” and takes place over a two day period July 20 & 21 at the San Clemente Pier. This exciting event promises fun for the entire family as well as an opportunity to test your skills in a wide variety of contests. The San Clemente festival delivers quality events that also attract world-class athletes and novices from Hawaii and Australia, who come to San Clemente to test their strength as well as have some fun in the sun. Families and local residents look forward to this exciting event each and every year.

The San Clemente Ocean Festival is full of family-friendly events that you won’t want to miss. Feeling competitive?

Choose from a variety of events such as the 1 Mile Swim,

the 5K Beach Run or the popular Dory Boat Races. Kids can get involved too. The San Clemente Ocean Festival offers the popular Dolphin Dash Kids’ Beach Run and the “Grom’s Rule Surf Contest.” For those interested in fishing, check out the Festival’s fishing derby where anglers can win prizes.

Do San Clemente’s lifeguards make pancakes as well as save lives? See for yourself at the popular lifeguard pancake breakfast on both mornings of the Ocean Festival. Bring your appetite and enjoy pancakes and sausages served up by San Clemente’s finest lifeguards. The San Clemente Ocean Festival will have concerts, vendor booths, and an art show as well as surfing clinics to brush up on your surfing skills. Also enjoy the exciting Woody Car Exhibit, where you can stroll the San Clemente pier viewing some of the most beautiful Woody cars you’ve ever seen.

This fun weekend comes to a close with the Great Rubber Duck Race. Participants can sponsor a duck for $5 and if it swims ashore from the surf line, you will win a fun prize.

Free parking and shuttle service will be provided for the San Clemente Ocean Festival.

San Marcos Family Campout July 20-21 4pm to 9am Looking for a fun family camping experience this summer?

Families from throughout San Diego County are all invited to

the “Great San Marcos Family Campout” on the lawn of Walnut Grove Park in San Marcos from Saturday night to Sunday Morning on July 20 and 21. $13 per camper includes a hot dog dinner and continental breakfast. There will be arts and crafts, outdoor games, a flashlight hike, campfire songs and s’mores, and a whole lot of family fun. Families must first register online before July 12 at www.san-marcos.net/familycampout.

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

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

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

For infants and toddlers, Noonan has its Splash Babies program in which the teacher and parent work together to teach the child swimming fundamentals. This program

focuses on water safety, floating, motor skill development, movement and fun!

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

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

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

Space fills up quickly, so register early for this fun event. More details will be released on the website as everything is put into place. Visit www.oceanfestival. org or call (949) 440-6141.

Tip Top Run to Support Ecological Condition of Carlsbad Lagoons July 20, Sunday, 8am-12noon The Tip Top Run raises awareness and educates kids and adults with a scenic run around one of the three Carlsbad lagoons, Agua Hedionda, Batiquitos and Buena Vista. All routes begin at Cannon Park on the corner of Carlsbad Blvd at Cannon Road and will end at the Lagoon Discovery Center where a BBQ by Tip Top Meats will be served. The 400 acre Agua Hedionda Lagoon is one of the threatened wetlands on the Southern California Coast. Last year, over 300 participants took part. Following the walk/run, a costume contest was held for the kids. Participants dressed as a bird, fish or other lagoon critters. Several television celebrities were present, including “The Beav,” Jerry Mathers, of Leave It to Beaver. This year’s lineup has not been announced yet but will be of great interest to attendees.

Tip Top Meats in Carlsbad is this year’s Main Event Sponsor. Participants will receive a t-shirt and Tip Top lunch.

Opportunities are available for company teams to register and for volunteers to raise funds for preservation of the lagoons and for educational programs. Registration cost is $40. For more information, visit www.aguahedionda.org or www.active.com.

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Wta Championship Tennis at La Costa Resort and Spa July 27 – Aug 4 Make your summer plans today to come out and watch some of the best women’s professional tennis players in the world. The Southern California Open is the second stop on the Emirates Airline US Open Series, the North American summer hardcourt slate of events between Wimbledon and the US Open. This year’s event will be held July 27-August 4. Staged since 1984 and a past winner of the WTA’s Premier Tournament of the Year, the event is held in Carlsbad, California, at the La Costa Resort and Spa, one of the most popular tennis destinations in the U.S. While the full list of players competing in the event will not be confirmed until mid-June, 2013 Australian Open Champion, Victoria Azarenka, and 2012 Wimbledon Finalist, Agnieska Radwanska, will both be competing in this WTA Premier 700 tennis event. Dominika Cibulkova, now World No. 15, captured the tournament title in 2012, and other past champions of the event include Steffi Graf, Martina Hingis, Venus Williams, Lindsay Davenport and Maria Sharapova.

You can take advantage of the special calendar of events offered by the tournament which will include The Southern California Open Pre-Qualifer from July 21-15; the WTA Qualifying Rounds which will take place on July 27 & 28; Kids’ Day, a free event open to the general public, and The Making of the Main Draw, both of which will take place on Saturday, July 27; USTA Member Appreciation Day on July 30; Celebrate Our Heroes Night which will be held on Wednesday, July 31; and Bulova Day on Friday, August 2.

Celebrate Our Heroes Night will feature a special ceremony recognizing veterans, military, police and fire personnel. All veterans and current military, police and fire personnel will receive two complimentary tickets for the evening session by showing the proper ID at the Tournament Box Office.

USTA Members will receive a 30% discount on Grandstand tickets during the tournament week. Tickets must be purchased with a valid USTA Membership card and there is a limit of six discounted tickets per order.

Tickets are available now to the public. Enjoy the entire event with the most exclusive packages and the best seats available by purchasing the Terrace Club or Full Series Ticket packages. Weekday, Weekend and Upper Box packages are on sale as well.

Visit www.southerncaliforniaopen13.com to purchase tickets online or by phone at 760-930-7032.

Photo Credit: Getty Images

San Diego Padres Schedule June

July

6/1 vs. Blue Jays, 7:10pm

7/1 @ Marlins, 4:10pm

6/2 vs. Blue Jays, 7:10pm

7/2 @ Red Sox, 4:10pm

6/3 @ Dodgers, 7:10pm

7/3 @ Red Sox, 4:10pm

6/4 @ Dodgers, 7:10pm

7/4 @ Red Sox, 10:35am

6/5 @ Dodgers, 7:10pm

7/5 @ Nationals, 4:05pm

6/6 @ Rockies, 5:40pm

7/6 @ Nationals, 1:05pm

6/7 @ Rockies, 5:40pm

7/7 @ Nationals, 10:35pm

6/8 @ Rockies, 4:15pm

7/8 vs. Rockies, 7:10pm

6/9 @ Rockies, 1:10pm

7/9 vs. Rockies, 7:10pm

6/10 vs. Braves, 7:10pm

7/10 vs. Rockies, 7:10pm

6/11 vs. Braves, 7:10pm

7/11 vs. Giants, 7:10pm

6/12 vs. Braves, 12:40pm

7/12 vs. Giants, 7:10pm

6/14 vs. D-backs 7:10pm

7/13 vs. Giants, 7:10pm

6/15 vs. D-backs, 7:10pm

7/14 vs. Giants, 1:10pm

6/16 vs. D-backs, 1:10pm 6/17 @ Giants, 7:15pm

7/16 NL vs. AL – 84th AllStar Game

6/18 @ Giants, 7:15pm

7/19 @ Cardinals, 5:15pm

6/19 @ Giants, 12:45pm

7/20 @ Cardinals, 4:15pm

6/20 vs. Dodgers, 7:10pm

7/21 @ Cardinals, 11:15am

6/21 vs. Dodgers, 7:10pm

7/22 @ Brewers, 5:10pm

6/22 vs. Dodgers, 4:15pm

7/23 @ Brewers, 5:10pm

6/23 vs. Dodgers, 1:10pm

7/24 @ Brewers, 5:10pm

6/24 vs. Phillies, 7:10pm

7/25 @ Brewers, 11:10am

6/25 vs. Phillies, 7:10pm

7/26 @ D-backs, 6:40pm

6/26 vs. Phillies, 7:10pm

7/27 @ D-backs, 5:10pm

6/28 @ Marlins, 4:10pm

7/28 @ D-backs, 1:10pm

6/29 @Marlins, 4:10pm

7/29 vs. Reds, 7:10pm

6/30 @ Marlins, 10:10am

7/30 vs. Reds, 7:10pm 7/31 vs. Reds, 12:40pm

Vigilucci’s Beach Bocce World Championship XXXIl July 13, Saturday, 8am–5 pm On Saturday, July 13, over 1,200 people will gather at “Dog Beach” in Del Mar to crown a beach bocce world champion in each of four divisions: Men’s Open, Men’s Beginner/ Intermediate, Mixed, and Women’s. Enjoy an outstanding day filled with food, sun, and of course, championship beach bocce ball action, while raising money to support the Boys & Girls Clubs of Carlsbad. The event will surely be an extravaganza. Last year a record 365 two-person teams competed in 872 games and raised over $80,000 for the Boys and Girls Clubs of Carlsbad “We are absolutely amazed with the response,” said Boys and Girls Clubs Director of Marketing, Pat Maldi. “Regular team entries sold out within one week last year.” That was in 2012.

This year the tournament team entries sold out in one night!

Roberto Vigilucci has done a lot by giving back to the community. Everyone is invited to Dog Beach on July 13. Have fun, enjoy the day, but please, just this one day, leave your dog at home because space is very limited. Please, no giant umbrellas and pop-up canopies. Adult beverages are allowed in the tournament area only. Costumes are encouraged!

Shuttles from Del Mar Fairgrounds will be provided.

After the tournament stop in any of Vigilucci’s Italian restaurants and enjoy a meal or a drink just to say “thank you” back to Roberto!

Visit www.beachbocce.com or call 760-729-0207 for more information.

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MiraCosta College Oceanside Campus 1 Barnard Drive, Oceanside

Community Learning Center 1831 Mission Avenue, Oceanside

San Elijo Campus

3333 Manchester Avenue, Cardiff

Online

www.miracosta.edu

MiraCosta College: Excellence. Community. Success.

Enroll online at www.miracosta.edu

We’ve Got Your Summer Drama Covered!

NORTH COAST REPERTORY THEATRE

FOR TICKETS call 858-481-1055 or visit www.northcoastrep.org A Not-For-Profit Regional Theatre • David Ellenstein, Artistic Director

RETURNING bY POPULAR DEMAND!

world premiere

June

3 • 4

Leonard Nimoy’s

7:30pm

THE 20TH ANNUAL LIPINSKY FAMILY SAN DIEGO JEWISH ARTS FESTIVAL

June

11

7:30pm

Written by and Starring

Artwork & Graphics by Kay@kayjones.net

Herbert siguenza NORTH COAST REP and IMPRO THEATRE

June

17

7:30pm

Presents:

may 29 – June 23, 2013 by

Melinda lopez

directed by

david ellenstein

June

10

Commissioned by North Coast Repertory Theatre, this world premiere drama set in 1890s Cuba introduces a family coping with the changing landscape of their country as it struggles for independence. Melinda Lopez’s knack for dialogue, added to her research about this period, highlights issues of loyalty and family. Fighting for a cause and finding happiness are both interwoven throughout this powerful, often humorous piece. The birth of this new work of theatrical art signals an artistic zenith in our season and in North Coast Rep’s development as part of the national theatre community.

7:30pm By

A.R. GuRNey

Featuring

DAviD eLLeNsteiN and DeNise youNG

Summer Drama Camp and Family Fun Too! 2013

Summer Theatre Camp TheaTRe sChOOL@nORTh COasT Rep

Additional discounts available for multiple week or child enrollments!

Call our box office (858)481-1055 or visit www.northcoastrep/theatreschool A YEAR WITH FROG AND TOAD SUMMER CAMP

TEEN SUMMER CAMP INTENSIVES: AUDITION STRATEGY

SUMMER DRAMA FUN CAMP

TEEN SUMMER CAMP INTENSIVES: TRIPLE THREAT/MUSICAL INTENSIVE

Ages 5-14 • July 8 – July 19, 2013 • 9:30am – 3:30pm • Students will learn all the skills necessary to prepare for a show including. Final week concludes with campers performing FROG AND TOAD. Ages: 5-14 • July 22 – August 2, 2013 • 9:30am – 3:30pm* • Campers will be separated by age and skill level. Each week is packed with a full line-up of creative activities taught by theatre professionals with a showcase each Friday for parents and friends.

TEEN SUMMER CAMP INTENSIVES: IMPROVISATION

Ages: 13-19 • July 8-12, 2013 • 9:30am – 3:30pm • Students will become more comfortable on stage and learn new techniques to building strong characters.

Ages: 13-19 • July 15-19, 2013 • 9:30am – 3:30pm • This Audition Workshop will help you put together a monologue that will showcase your acting and teach you how to nail the callback.

Ages: 13-19 • July 22-26, 2013 • 9:30am – 3:30pm • This Musical Theatre Intensive will help you put together 16 and 32 bar audition cuts that will showcase not only your voice, but your acting as well.

TEEN SUMMER CAMP INTENSIVES: TEEN SCENE STUDY

Ages: 13-19 • July 29-August 2, 2013 • 9:30am – 3:30pm • Students will learn to break down the script to discover relationship and conflict so you can be comfortable making strong choices and taking adjustments.

early drop-off and/or late pick-up available. Location: all classes at north Coast Rep Theatre, 987 Lomas Santa Fe dr., Ste. D - Solana Beach, CA 92075 Contact Info: 858.481.1055 • www.northcoastrep.org

North Coast Rep and Professional Theatre for Families present a Tony-nominated family musical the whole family will love!

A Year With

Frog And Toad Performances: Sat & Sun, June 15-16, 11am Friday, June 21, 10am Sat & Sun June 22-23, 11am Music by Robert Reale • Book and lyrics by Willie Reale Based on the books by Arnold Lobel Directed by Becky Cherlin Baird

North Coast Rep brings Frog and Toad to Life! Arnold Lobel 's beloved characters hop from the page to the stage in this version of Robert and Willie Reale 's Tony-nominated musical. This whimsical show follows two great friends -- the eternally optimistic Frog and the rather grumpy Toad -- through four, fun-filled seasons. Adults: $20 Children: $16

For Tickets Call 858-481-1055 OR www.nORThCOasTRep.ORg