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David Coddon, Amy T. Granite, Brandon Matzek, David Nelson, Frank Sabatini Jr. CO V E R arti s t

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ON THE COVER: Nicolas Ivins draws attention to the subversive, underground nature of graffiti art in San Diego with his illustration of the Coronado Bridge (see story, page 41). THIS PAGE: “Life Clock” by David Adey (see story, page 61).

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100 practical yolk What to do with all those Easter eggs? The Devil’s in the details...

29 Show and Sell Artists display and passers buy

89 wealthy portions Rich flavors for expensive tastes

36 laughing stock April’s stand-up roundup

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41 Back to the Drawing Board A local artist inks a deal to start over 46 art BEAT April’s museum and gallery openings

106 KNEAD TO KNOW A popular NorCal pizza chain expands its SoCal presence 108 glass warfare Opposite sides of the drink spectrum meet in the middle

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111 Sounds like a plan April concert calendar

52 Signs of the Times An artist salvages shards of broken dreams to create new ones

118 Spin CycLE April EDM shows

54 Think Outside The Box Office April motion picture preview

120 teddy, bare Downtown bartender reveals all

58 members of THE tribe Stylish staffers blend with the trend

122 HIRE LEARNING A telling tactic for employee evaluation

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SHOW AND SELL Artists display and passers buy B y A m y T . Gra n it e “Again” by Mission Federal ArtWalk featured artist Danny Hughes.

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s Spring arrives, Little Italy explodes with its annual display of visual chaos, marking the return of San Diego’s largest urban art festival. Now in its 30th year, the two-day Mission Federal ArtWalk is expected to draw more than 100,000 art-buyers and looky-loos. This year, ArtWalk’s committee reviewed the works of 700 would-be participants, narrowing the field to about 350 artists whose booths will be spread across 17 blocks. Art demonstrations, live performances and a food court fill the spaces in-between. Highlights of ArtWalk’s 2014 live-performance lineup include Dance on the EDGE (Saturday and Sunday), produced by Peter Kalivas of San Diego’s critically acclaimed PGK Dance Project; and the inaugural Off the Wall Urban Show 2014, which brings together street artists Chor Boogie, Mike “Bam” Tyau, APEX and Codac for an afternoon of live painting (Saturday, noon to 4 p.m.). One of 12 headliners (aka ArtWalk Featured Artists), Cynthia Colis says the Little Italy event is one of the best in the country because it’s a destination for art buyers from all over. “There were a couple years I didn’t do ArtWalk, and people emailed, asking where I was,” says Colis. “It’s been good for meeting new people and having them learn more about my art.” 4/26-27: Mission Federal ArtWalk Location: Several blocks in Little Italy Open: 11 a.m.—6 p.m. Admission: Free Info: artwalksandiego.org

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CLOCKWISE (from top): Grant Pecoff’s “Swamis-Divine Reflection”; one of the many live performances at last year’s Mission Federal ArtWalk; Jeff Yeomans’ “Bird Rock Blues”; graffiti wall by APEX; “Holy Cow” by Cynthia Colis.

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A stone artifact of Hindu astrology at San Diego Museum of Art, displayed with its floral interpretation by Diana Normandin.

4/11-13: art alive The San Diego Museum of Art, Balboa Park

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cu r r e n t s [ c alendar ] (continued from page 32) ArtPower! presents this four-day festival of interactive screenings and installations, games and workshops to blur the line between artist and audience. 4/25-27: Lakeside Rodeo Location: El Capitan Stadium, Lakeside Admission: $10-$20 Info: lakesiderodeo.com Drinking game: take a swig of beer for every tooth you see at this annual East County event. (You won’t even catch a buzz. Just kidding. Hee haw.)

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4/26-27: San Diego Wine Show Location: Del Mar Fairgrounds Admission: $55-$80 Info: sandiegointernationalwineshow.com Sample gourmet foods and soak-in live music while learning how to swirl ‘n’ sniff like a pro.

4/11-13: La Jolla Concours d’Elegance Location: Ellen Browning Scripps Park, La Jolla Admission: $40-$275 Info: lajollaconcours.com This 10th annual tip-of-the-hat to the world’s finest autos showcases Rolls Royces, Bugattis and a Duesenberg along the La Jolla waterfront. Gourmet food, champagne and fine art fill the north lawn.

4/4-6: Del Mar Nationals Location: Del Mar Fairgrounds Admission: $18 Info: good-guys.com Get revved up for this annual car show featuring 2,500 hot rods and an appearance by Chip Foose of TV’s Overhaulin’. 4/5: V Elements Festival Location: Liberty Station, Point Loma Admission: $25-$45 Info: velementsfest.com Flex your love for the planet by doing downward dogs with the 2,000 yogis expected to attend this earth-friendly festival of yoga and live music performances on solar-powered stages. Namaste!

4/5-6: San Diego Crew Classic Location: Crown Point Shores Park, Mission Bay Admission: $12-$15 Info: crewclassic.org Nearly 4,500 rowers from around the world will compete for bragging rights in more than 100 races. 4/13: Fallbrook Avocado Festival Location: Main Street, Fallbrook Admission: Free Info: fallbrookchamberofcommerce.org Join more than 100,000 avocado fans for a day of guacamole tasting,

cooking contests, a farmer’s market and art displays. 4/16-19: Marvel Universe Live! Location: Valley View Casino Center, Point Loma Admission: $42.50-$122.50 Info: marveluniverselive.com Comic book heroes put on an actionpacked show with pyrotechnics and aerial stunts while the parents in attendance consider hari-kari 4/24-27: Filmatic Festival Location: UCSD’s Qualcomm Institute, La Jolla Admission: $12 per film; $53 day pass; $175 four-day pass Info: artpwr.com

4/26-27: Adams Avenue Unplugged Location: Adams Ave., University Heights Admission: Free Info: adamsavenuebusiness.com Restaurants, bars, cafés, galleries and four community stages host more than 150 live music performances along a two-mile stretch of Adams Avenue.

Padres Home Games 3/30-4/2: vs. Los Angeles Dodgers (Opening Night 3/30; Opening Hat Day and Schedule Cling 4/1) 4/11-13: vs. Detroit Tigers (Padres Long Sleeve T-shirt 4/12; Military Opening Day 4/13) 4/14-17: vs. Colorado Rockies (Jackie Robinson Day and Taco Tuesday 4/15) 4/18-20: vs. San Francisco Giants (Gyorko Jersey and Pet Bandana 4/19; Military Salute 4/20)

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4/26-27: Encinitas Street Fair Location: S. Coast Hwy. 101, Encinitas Admission: Free Info: encinitas101.com Live music, a beer garden and more than 450 vendor booths attract crowds in excess of 100,000 at this annual seaside event. 4/26-27: Coronado Flower Show Location: Orange Ave., Coronado Admission: $5 Info: coronadoflowershow.com Billed as the largest tented flower show in the U.S., the Coronado Flower Show showcases landscape displays, floral competitions, plant sales and a beerand-wine garden.

4/12: Temecula Mud Run Location: Temecula Downs (formerly Galway Downs) Admission: $49 Info: temecula-mudrun.com This 5K obstacle course and mud run benefits local charities Jacob’s House and Police Activities League (PAL) for a S.A.F.E. Valley.

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4/6: Campagnolo Gran Fondo San Diego Location: Start and finish in Little Italy Admission: $75-$119 Info: sdgranfondo.com Enjoy a post-ride pasta party and massage after biking a 34-, 36- or 105-mile trek around San Diego.

4/12: Fighting Parkinson’s Step by Step Location: NTC Park, Liberty Station Admission: $45 Info: parkinsonsassociation.org Proceeds from this 12th annual 5K walk/run support Parkinson’s research and service programs. 4/12: Neon Run Location: Qualcomm Stadium, Mission Valley Admission: $49 Info: theneonrun.com Lasers, fog machines, music and “glowing water” enhance this nighttime 5K race. 4/13: Peace Love Half Marathon Location: Mission Bay and Fiesta Island Admission: $50-$95 Info: peace-love-run.com Participants receive a groovy finisher’s medal to wear during the 1960s-themed post-race festival.

4/19: Annual ONEHOPE ACT Location: Tecolote Shores Park, Mission Bay Admission: $35-$45 Info: acttodayformilitaryfamilies. kintera.org Run/walk this 5K/10K to raise funds for military families with children with autism. 4/26: March for Babies Location: Balboa Park Admission: $200+ fundraising goal Info: marchforbabies.org Raise money for programs that support healthy, full-term pregnancies. 4/27: La Jolla Half Marathon Location: Starts at Del Mar Fairgrounds Admission: $40-$90 Info: lajollahalfmarathon.com Follow a scenic, coastal route from Del Mar to La Jolla Cove and enjoy a post-race party with live music and a beer garden.

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4/5: After Dark Dash Location: 10th Ave. and K St., Downtown Admission: $50 Info: afterdarkdash.com Run this 5K loop through East Village and the Gaslamp at 10 p.m., and then enjoy a cold beer and live music at the finish line.

4/13: Heartbreak Ridge Half Marathon Location: Marine Corps Base at Camp Pendleton Admission: $10-$85 Info: hardcorpsraceseries.com Get screamed at by a real-live Marine while wheezing along a mountainous 13.1-mile course.

4/26-27 & 5/3-4: Escondido Renaissance Faire Location: Felicita County Park, Escondido Admission: $18-$30 Info: goldcoastfestivals.com Don thine medieval costume for a party in the parketh, or sit in front of the TV with a turkey leg whilst thou watches an episodeth of Game of Thrones instead. 4/27: Earth Fair 2014 Location: Balboa Park Admission: Free Info: earthdayweb.org Hailed as the largest free annual environmental fair in the world, Earth Fair 2014 promotes greener living through this zero-waste event, where everything thrown away is recycled, reused or composted.

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Laughing stock april’s stand-up roundup C o m pil e d b y Ni c k K n o tt

4/25 Amy Schumer “I finally just slept with my high school crush. But I swear, now he expects me to go to his graduation — like I know where I’m going to be in three years.” (Amy Schumer on Amy Schumer: Mostly Sex Stuff)

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“They’re coming out now with this stupid PR that [Miley Cyrus] is very religious. Well, maybe she spends a lot of time on her knees, I don’t know. All I know is, every time this girl twerks in public, an angel gets knocked up.” —Joan Rivers on ET 4/4: Joan Rivers @ Harrah’s Resort SoCal, ticketmaster.com

“I’m single, don’t have any kids. All the blood tests came back inconclusive. I am the fivetime ‘Not the Father’ champion in three race divisions. You bring any chick with a baby, and I will defeat them.” —Ian Edwards on Mike Brit, Ian Edwards & Leslie Jones 4/11-12: Ian Edwards @ Mad House Comedy Club, madhousecomedyclub.com

“I do have a cheap husband, I’ll just say. And I know a lot of us ladies have cheap husbands, but there is a positive side to it. If your husband insists that you share a fountain drink at Panda Express, there’s a pretty good chance he’s not gonna spend a grand on a hooker.” —Heather McDonald on Comedians of Chelsea Lately 4/11-12: Heather McDonald @ American Comedy Company, americancomedyco.com

“My family is very dysfunctional. My parents never explained anything. I’m like, ‘Mom where do babies come from?’ She’s like, ‘Babies come out when two people are in love.’ I’m like, ‘great, I’m adopted.’” —Adam Hunter on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno 4/18-19: Adam Hunter @ The Comedy Palace, thecomedypalace.com

4/17-19 Hasan Minhaj “Remember awhile ago there was that period of time where Facebook got hacked? And there were photos of like gay sex and dead dogs. People still logged into Facebook. They were like, ‘Yeah, I know there’s a dog with a brick through its head, but I need to see who checked in at Pinkberry.’” (Hasan Minhaj on The Truth with Hasan Minhaj) American Comedy Company, americancomedyco.com 38

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“Do you guys think it’s okay to drink while you’re pregnant if you’re planning on giving the baby up for adoption?” —Chelsea Handler on Bevins, Handler, MacArthur, Williams 4/25: Chelsea Handler @ Civic Theatre, sandiegotheatres.org

“Guys, do you ever argue with your girl and you don’t even know what the f*** that sh!t is about? When my ex and I argued, I felt like I was in an M. Night Shyamalan movie or some sh!t. I’d just be like, ‘Hold on, was I really the bad guy the entire f***ing time?’” —Chris D’Elia at The Laugh Factory 4/24-26: Chris D’Elia @ American Comedy Company, americancomedyco.com

“We moved in together, and my mom gave me advice. She goes, ‘Never argue in the bedroom. It will stop your sex life.’ So we started arguing in the kitchen, and now the bitch won’t cook. I don’t know what to do.” —Michael Malone at Comedy and Magic Nightclub 4/25-26: Michael Malone @ The Comedy Palace, thecomedypalace.com

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back to the drawing board A local artist inks a deal to start over

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LEFT: Nicolas Ivins’ tools of the trade. RIGHT: Ivins putting the finishing touches on “Marcos.”

enerations of American children have had obsessions with comic strip characters Calvin and Hobbes. Artist/illustrator Nicholas Ivins, who created the cover of this issue of PacificSD,

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never grew out of his. “I was enthralled by the art of comics and comic books,” says Ivins. “I think a lot of kids are, but for me it’s stuck my whole life.” After graduating with a Graphic Design degree from SDSU, Ivins, 32, found freelance

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illustration gigs while trying to launch a career as a graphic designer. When he was laid off from a job in 2008, he opted to pursue his art full-time. Now, Ivins describes himself as “a pretty (continued on page 44) hardcore drawer.”

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“If This Hat Is Missing I Have Gone Hunting”

Candles displaying Ivin’s designs

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“Corazones”

“I’ve always liked the simplicity of a pencil,” he says. “It’s easy to pick up and difficult to master. But my artistic sensibility is more around pen and ink. I like the tactility of making art that way.”

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Among Ivins’ favorite things to draw are people, mostly women and often inspired by sci-fi, vampires and Day of the Dead imagery. “Overall, I have a wry, satirical sense of humor,” he says. “I’m interested in weird

“Sandey”

“Dad”

stuff.” Meet Ivins and watch him draw live April 13 at the Fallbrook Avocado Festival and April 27 at the Mission Federal ArtWalk in Little Italy. nicholasivins.com

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4/2-10: “Measured Twice” Space 4 Art 325 15th St., East Village 619.269.7230 sdspace4art.org Seven of SDSU’s Furniture Design and Woodworking program graduate students will take over Space 4 Art to show off their crafty wares. Viewers will question the difference, if there is one, between art and design. “Handcrafted Plastic Adirondack Chair” (HDPE plastic and stainless steel hardware) by Peter Scheidt.

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4/9-5/3: “Subnatural” by Casey Weldon Distinction Gallery/Art Hatch 317 E. Grand Ave., Escondido 760.707.2770 distinctionart.com Casey Weldon’s paintings look like pages torn from a melancholy fairytale book. The work has a surreal, dark-fantasy quality tinged with nostalgia. Meet the Southern Californiaborn artist at the opening reception (6 to 10 p.m., Saturday, April 12).

ABOVE: “Seachange” by Casey Weldon.

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4/12-5/3: “Valuable Content” by Bridget Roundtree Helmuth Projects 1827 Fifth Ave., Bankers HIll 619.265.6842, helmuth-projects.com Bridget Roundtree is a fellow of San Diego’s Creative Catalyst program, which awards professional artists grant funding for their existing or new projects. For her solo show, Roundtree uses found objects to express how ideas and images from art and history have created certain social hierarchies. Meet the artist May 3 at Helmuth Projects.

4/12-5/31: “Luft Gesheften: The Value of War” by Kim MacConnel Quint Contemporary Art 7547 Girard Ave., La Jolla 858.454.3409, quintgallery.com The primary-colored artwork hanging in Top Chef Richard Blais’ new Little Italy restaurant, Juniper & Ivy, originated from the hands of Kim MacConnel. For his ninth solo exhibition at Quint, MacConnel will show his mixed-media works (from the early ’80s and mid-2000s) that speak to the idea of war being “air business,” a translation of the show’s Yiddish title.

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4/12-5/31: “Joey Vaiasuso: Recent Sculpture” Scott White Contemporary Art 7655 Girard Ave., #101, La Jolla 858.255.8574, scottwhiteart.com San Diego native Joey Vaiasuso is a minimalist sculptor whose recent work plays with shapes and lines and the negative spaces they create. In his show at Scott White, Vaiasuso is showing his dramatic outdoor sculptures as well as tabletop maquettes, to-scale models of his work. (continued on page 50) CLOCKWISE (from above): “Thought Forms” by Bridget Roundtree; untitled work by Joey Vaiasuso; “Strategical” and “Collectable” by Kim MacConnel.

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4/12-8/3: “DNA of Creativity” Oceanside Museum of Art 701 Pier View Way, Oceanside 760.435.3720, oma-online.org

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This exhibition connects 40 artists, scientists and educators to tackle initiatives ranging from launching an art-finder mobile app to increasing awareness about plastic pollution. Conceived by the San Diego Visual Arts Network in 2011, the program has received $30,000 in grant funding. “DNA of Creativity” debuts during OMA’s “Mega Exhibition Reception,” which celebrates five concurrent shows happening at the museum. “Photoscopia” by Vickie Leon.

“Never Ending Sunset” by Anna Zappoli.

4/25-5/25: “Everything Makes a Sound” by Anna Zappoli Low Gallery 3778 30th St., North Park 619.348.5517, lowgallerysd.com Experience the raw energy in Anna Zappoli’s gestural paintings comprising only black paint and white canvas. In addition to her abstract works, Zappoli will show her soulful figurative pieces. Both genres will be accompanied by poetry, which Zappoli writes. Untitled by Anna Untitled byZappoli. Anna Zappoli.

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An artist salvages shards of broken dreams to create new ones B y A m y T . Gra n it e

hristopher Konecki spent the last year scavenging Southern California’s underbelly for materials to use in his solo show “Destination: Lost.” From San Diego to the Imperial Valley, he’s collected dingy remnants that, at one time, stood for something brighter — a café sign that reads, Good food chicken dinner $1.15; a door, perhaps to a hotel suite; and hundreds of tiny fish bones from the Salton Sea, a resort town turned ecological disaster area. “It’s the idea of being certain at some point… and losing that,” Konecki says. The 27-year-old painter and craftsman incorporates the found materials into his art to tell stories about decaying dreams, personal heartbreak, investments gone bad. In “Cut and Run,” Konecki’s painting of a mid-century motel appears upon a rusty old door and other artifacts seemingly rescued from a dilapidated motel. The building in the painting is stylish, showing a glimmer of its former oasis, but the bold, black shadows cast by palm trees and parking lot signage — not to mention the weathered materials used to fabricate a canvas — suggest something ominous is at play. “It’s about being elicit in cheating, running away from your problems and f---ing your brains out in a motel,” Konecki says. Those dramatic shadows appear in more than a dozen of Konecki’s new pieces, emphasizing darkness and isolation across landscapes that appear to have endured scorching heat and dust storms. There is no concept of ground. Instead, structures — like a freestanding, vintage light-up sign in “Remains of Certainty” — float as if suspended in a post-apocalyptic dreamscape. “The whole concept is like taking a road trip off the edge of the map, where you have gone too far.” Konecki says. tim king

4/11-5/10: “Destination: Lost” by ChRistopher Konecki Subtext Gallery 2479 Kettner Blvd., Little Italy 619.459.2332, subtextgallery.com 52

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CLOCKWISE (from above): Christopher Konecki’s “Remains of Certainty”; Konecki’s painting of a mid-century, desert motel in “Cut and Run”; Konecki and one of his murals.

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“Captured. On film.” Genre: Drama Directors: Derek Lee and Clif Prowse In Theaters: April 4 Starring: Baya Rehaz, Clif Prowse and Derek Lee Two friends film their around-the-world voyage in its entirety, including when an encounter with a Parisian woman takes a twisted turn.

The Retrieval Genre: Drama Director: Chris Eska In Theaters: April 2 Starring: Ashton Sanders, Tishuan Scott and Keston John Tishuan Scott won the South by Southwest Grand Jury Prize for his leading role in this drama set in the Civil War era.

Captain America: The Winter Soldier Genre: Action/Adventure, Sci Fi, Fantasy Directors: Anthony Russo and Joe Russo In Theaters: April 4 Starring: Chris Evans, Anthony Mackie and Samuel L. Jackson After being frozen in

and family seeking refuge from the New World Order. When things at the sanctuary turn sour, everyone’s at risk.

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ice since World War II, Captain America tries to find his place in modern society while keeping the new and unfamiliar world safe from terror.

Under The Skin Genre: Sci Fi, Fantasy Director: Jonathan Glazer In Theaters: April 4 Starring: Scarlett Johansson and Antonia CampbellHughes An extra-terrestrial takes human form and journeys through Scotland.

The Unknown Known “Why is this man smiling?” Genre: Documentary Director: Errol Morris In Theaters: April 4

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Starring: Errol Morris, Donald Rumsfeld and Kenn Medeiros Director Errol Morris discusses politics, Vietnam, Desert Storm and the ongoing war on terror with former Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld in this documentary about Rummy’s career in government.

Goodbye World Genre: Drama, Comedy Director: Denis Hennelly In Theaters: April 4 Starring: Gaby Hoffmann and Adrien Grenier When the country falls to a devastating cyber attack, a couple opens their offthe-grid home to friends

Oculus “You see what it wants you to see.” Genre: Drama, Horror Director: Mike Flanagan In Theaters: April 11 Starring: Karen Gillan and Brenton Thwaites A woman whose brother is convicted of killing their parents believes the real perpetrator is a

supernatural force within an antique mirror from their childhood. Research reveals that the same thing happened to the mirror’s previous owners... and then the hallucinations begin.

Joe Genre: Drama Director: David Gordon Green In Theaters: April 11 Starring: Nicholas Cage and Tye Sheridan An ex-con is doing his best to keep his hands clean, but bad habits reemerge when he takes it upon himself to protect a young boy he meets.

Hank and Asha Genre: Romantic Comedy Director: James E. Duff In Theaters: April 11 Starring: Mahira Kakkar and Andrew Pastides Two strangers who meet online — he’s in New York, she’s in Prague — decide whether or not meeting in person is a good idea.

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Heaven is for Real

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Genre: Drama Director: Randall Wallace In Theaters: April 16 Starring: Greg Kinnear, Kelly Reilly and Connor Corum This movie about a young boy who experienced spiritual events in the womb is based on a true story and a New York Times bestselling book.

Genre: Comedy Director: John Turturro In Theaters: April 18 Starring: Woody Allen, John Turturro, Sofía Vergara and Sharon Stone A man becomes a gigolo to raise money for his broke friend. In the process, the two men get caught up in love and luxury.

“It took Marie 45 years to walk 80 miles.” Genre: Drama Director: Gary Lundgren In Theaters: April 18 Starring: Shirley Knight, Tom Skerritt and James LeGros After spending years in a comfy retirement community, a woman decides to walk 80 miles to Oregon to make a surprise appearance at her granddaughter’s wedding. Along the way, she meets eccentric characters who teach her things about life and herself.

Genre: Horror Director: John Pogue In Theaters: April 25 Starring: Sam Claflin, Jared Harris and Erin Richards When a professor recruits graduate students to work on an experiment to explore the dark energy surrounding a damaged young woman, the team triggers a response of inexplicable power. Inspired by true events.

Transcendence “What if a new intelligence was born?” Genre: Drama, Sci Fi, Fantasy Director: Wally Pfister In Theaters: April 18 Starring: Johnny Depp, Paul Bettany, Rebecca Hall, Morgan Freeman and Kate Mara A terminally ill scientist downloads his mind to a computer, giving him power beyond his imagination.

Authors Anonymous “Happy endings are hard to write.” Genre: Comedy Director: Ellie Kanner In Theaters: April 18 Starring: Kaley CuocoSweeting and Chris Klein A woman gains overnight success after being accepted into a group of struggling writers. While she inks her way to a bright future, her envious colleagues continue to struggle, and tensions rise within the group.

The Other Woman “He’ll never know what hit him.” Genre: Comedy Director: Nick Cassavetes In Theaters: April 25 Starring: Cameron Diaz, Leslie Mann and Kate Upton After discovering each other’s existence, a man’s wife and girlfriend team up to school him in fidelity.

Brick Mansions Genre: Drama, Action/ Adventure Director: Camille Delamarre In Theaters: April 25 Starring: Paul Walker, David Belle and RZA Facing a threat that could take down the Motor City, two cops battling corruption in barren Detroit enlist the help of an ex-con drug kingpin.

Blue Ruin “Revenge comes home.”

Genre: Mystery, Suspense Director: Jeremy Saulnier In Theaters: April 25 Starring: Macon Blair and Eve Plumb A mysterious outsider returns to his childhood home to carry out an act of vengeance. The savage fight transforms a quiet man trying to protect his family into a skillful assassin.

The Girl on the Train “She’s every woman you’ll never know…” Genre: Drama, Thriller Director: Larry Brand In Theaters: April 25 Starring: Henry Ian Cusick, Nicki Aycox and Stephen Lang A chance meeting with a woman on a train causes a filmmaker to leave his satisfying life for a world where reality is blurred with fantasy. When the man tells his story to authorities, they try to determine whether he’s a victim or the instigator in the curious affair.

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his fashion season, even classy girls have gone wild. An Amazonian-jungle vibe has been rumbling Spring/Summer 2014’s catwalks to a tribal beat, using native patterns and exotic embellishments to exude orld-traveled flair. From the untamed runway to the concrete paths cutting through the urban jungle (Fifth Ave., Garnet Ave., Prospect St.), the warming trend has brought vibrant prints that emulate Technicolor snakeskin, and bags that blend global-village craftsmanship with contemporary finishes. Leading PacificSD promo team members Sofia, Eliana and Kelli through their style safari was Victoria Rozalski, boutique manager at M-Missoni at Simon Fashion Valley.

ON SOFIA: Desert horizon silk pants, $595. Solid knit top, $245. Woven belt, $195. Lurex space dye shoes, $375. Raffia-effect bag, $345.

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RE: Creation A museum curator and local artists discuss the work that impresses them — easier said than drawn By Patricia Dwyer and Michael Benninger | Portrait photography by Jeff “Turbo” Corrigan

hanks to a recent hire by Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego (MCASD), the city’s contemporary art scene has gained new perspective. Offering this fresh look is Elizabeth Rooklidge, MCASD’s latest (and youngest) acquisition. Rooklidge grew up in Laguna Beach, earned a B.A. in Art History from St. Olaf College in Minnesota and a Master’s Degree in the same field from Williams College in Massachusetts, and then moved to San Diego last summer to assume her post as Curator of Contemporary Art. APRIL 2014

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CLOCKWISE (from top left): Adam Belt, David Adey, Christopher Puzio, Miki Iwasaki, Matthew Hebert, Eva Struble, Gail Roberts, Steve Gibson, John Oliver Lewis and Jessica McCambly.

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seems that this community has a concentrated vibrancy,” says Rooklidge. “Many local artists are doing amazing work, and I get especially excited about the activity of younger, emerging artists.” Being a curator at MCASD is a full-time gig, but Rooklidge has managed to step outside the museum’s walls, immersing herself in the San Diego art scene. “I’ve enjoyed shows at Space 4 Art, A Ship in the Woods and Bread & Salt, among others,” she says. “I always look for artist-run spaces; their presence — in addition to all of the other, more established institutions in town — is telling as to the dedication of the artists, curators and scholars in San Diego.” PacificSD challenged Rooklidge with a new artistic endeavor: to cite the one local artist whose work has struck her most powerfully. Her choice, Adam Belt, then selected the peer he admires most, and so on, until the chain of 10 San Diego creators had its final link. The results paint a picture of contemporary art in San Diego, seen through the eyes of those who help make it a thing to behold. 62

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ELIZABETH ROOKLIDGE’S Admired Artist:

Adam Belt

“His show was one of the first I saw after moving here. I continue to be impressed by his interpretations of spirituality, the sublime and humanity’s place in nature — all dauntingly large questions. He tackles subject matter that many contemporary artists shy away from for fear of seeming sentimental or didactic. But Adam’s work is smart and poetic. He addresses these themes with a rigorous yet transcendent Minimalist vocabulary.” —Elizabeth Rooklidge

You Seduced Me, And I Was Seduced

Adam Belt, a Carlsbad resident, considers his work as an artist to be a religious vocation from which his art flourishes.

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ON INSPIRATION: “I’m inspired by the vastness and palpable silence of desolate landscapes, natural phenomena, the silence of the sacred, God.” ON MATERIALS: “I like materials that reveal their inherent properties or manifest unseen forces or phenomena, such as how glass micro-beads reveal a rainbow in the presence of light. I’m also fascinated by materials that exist and change on a different time-scale than we do, or that embody, reveal or connect with a profound idea — like how television static results from cosmic radiation left over from the Big Bang.”

ON BEING AN ARTIST: “Similar to the way in which a dancer physically interacts with music or a surfer interacts with a wave, an artist actively engages our world and shares that engagement through what is loosely defined as ‘art.’” ON CREATION: “When I am making or discovering something new, and when things come together, I feel I am connecting with something greater than myself rather than creating. I hope to share some of this experience with viewers through my work.”

ADAM BELT’S Admired Artist:

David Adey

“David Adey continues to blow my mind. When I saw his installation at the Athenaeum, I was floored. He is a conceptual artist who works through ideas with the appropriate material and process, regardless of his own familiarity. David is thoughtful and rigorous and will follow his work with no compromise. He created a new work wherein collectors had to fill out an actuarial form that lead to a calculation of how long they had left to live. Then a digital timer set to that time would begin to count down. Powerful.” —Adam Belt

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ON INSPIRATION: “Inspiration can come from anywhere, and nothing is off-limits. Sometimes, it’s a simple observation or something I notice that I find interesting, and it sticks in my head for a while. Sometimes, it’s a book or an article or story or movie that gets me thinking about something in a way that I hadn’t before. Sometimes, it’s a material or a tool or a process that I learn and it sparks something new. I love the Picasso

quote, ‘Inspiration exists, but it has to find you working.’ That’s been true for me. I’m always working and thinking, and my imagination tends to exceed my ability and resources.”

David Adey is a sculptor and a professor of Art and Design at Point Loma Nazarene University.

ON HIS VOCATION: “Being an artist means becoming the world’s leading expert at things that are completely useless outside of the context of my own work. It also means I don’t have to wear a tie.” APRIL 2014

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DAVID ADEY’S Admired Artist:

Christopher Puzio “Chris is an architect, designer and sculptor who works primarily in metal and utilizes 3-D modeling and digitalfabrication techniques. His work in recent years has transitioned to focus on major public art projects. He’s inspired by math, science and astrophysics, and creates patterns that often hinge on random chaos. Christopher maintains a fragile sense of order and balance and knows just how to put it together with all the right elements.” —David Adey

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Christopher Puzio lives in Barrio Logan, making large-scale public sculpture, decorative art and sculptural installations.

ON PROCESS: “The character of my work pretty clearly shows my obsession with geometric pattern. For big projects, I work with a team of engineers, architects and fabrication experts, but usually it’s just me in the studio, drawing and welding.” ON INSPIRATION: “I’m very thankful for and inspired by the community of artists and designers here in San Diego, especially in the Barrio. Ultimately, though, the materials and tools I work with tell me what to do next and keep the process moving forward.” ON GOALS: “My personal goal is to keep

learning and pushing myself outside of my comfort zone, which is why I prefer doing large-scale sculpture. The bigger installations are always a learning experience.” ON MATERIALS: “I usually work with metal in one form or another. I like the technical challenges of working with aluminum; it requires some decent equipment and experience to master.” ON BEING AN ARTIST: “It means making beautiful things. Working with my hands. Creating new techniques and ways of doing things.”

CHRISTOPHER PUZIO’S Admired Artist:

Miki Iwasaki

“Miki is an artist, designer and craftsman. He does everything from large public art projects to jewelry. He’s a renaissance man. I ran a gallery a while ago, and Miki was one of the first artists we chose to exhibit. There is a long tradition of the ‘studio craftsman’ in San Diego that I think Miki falls perfectly into. He’s a perfectionist with a SoCal aesthetic sensibility.” —Christopher Puzio

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ON INSPIRATION: “I think all creative people are always keeping an eye open for new inspiration, ideas and connections. It becomes a lens that you see the world through, that you cannot remove. I’m also learning to be a father. People talk about how fatherhood changes things, but you never know what that means until it happens. I am lucky to have my son influence my life and work.” ON MATERIALS: “I really enjoy working with wood; it was my gateway

drug. But as technology develops so rapidly, we’re able to work with so many new materials and finishes. It’s an exciting time to be a creative person.” ON BEING AN ARTIST: “I don’t really like the word ‘artist,’ especially because I find joy in doing more than just creating art. I think many people feel the same way. I think it’s a social convention that we’ve created to classify and categorize professions. I enjoy teaching just as much as working on a creative project.”

In addition to working on his own art, architecture and design projects, San Diego native Miki Iwasaki teaches Architecture and Design at Woodbury University School of Architecture in Barrio Logan.

MIKI IWASAKI’S Admired Artist:

Matthew Hebert “I discovered Matthew Hebert while visiting the SDSU Art Department. He does multimedia sculpture, often incorporating technology. His work is very thought-provoking and engaging, with many layers of craft, thought, meaning and humor.” —Miki Iwasaki

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Matthew Hebert studied architecture at UC Berkeley and now teaches Art at SDSU.

ON CONTEXT: “I make objects dependent upon the space they inhabit. I try to create sculptural objects that change the way one sees the immediate environment or the world around them. For example, I recently made a series of benches that could move themselves around within a space. They are solarpowered and contain motors and sensors that allow them to track the sun in a space.” ON CONSTRAINTS: “I love to work within constraints. I find myself constantly looking for or creating constraints that I have to work within in order to give myself some limits to push against.”

ON TECHNOLOGY: “I am very inspired and terrified by many recent and ongoing technological developments — 3-D printing, CNC fabrication, microcontrollers and other digital technologies all play into my work.” ON MATERIALS: “I have the strongest background with wood, but have also enjoyed working with metals, plastics, electronics, computer, video, photography. I am probably most excited about materials that lead to 3-D objects, however I find documenting my work in video to be very satisfying.”

MATTHEW HEBERT’S Admired Artist:

Jessica McCambly “There’s a crystalline thread running through all of her work. She is very interested in creating quasi-organic forms through the use of foam, glass, paint, paper and the wall itself. I’m very fond of her work because of her rigorous exploration of materials. She also creates forms that strike a great balance between operating on a larger scale and the scale of the tiniest detail. Her larger installation works — as well as her tiny, site-specific alteration to the wall — are both very dynamic.” —Matthew Hebert P h i l i pp S c h o l z r i t t e r m a n n

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ON GROWING UP: “My mother was always taking me to museums, galleries and street fairs. While other teenage girls were begging to get dropped off at the mall, I was getting dropped off at the Dallas Museum of Art. During elementary and middle school, I’d get up early to paint or draw before school and be super eager to get back at it at the end of the day. I spent all of my allowance at the art supply store each week. I had this intense

urge to make, and that was all I wanted to do, all of the time. Everything else was just an interruption.” ON MATERIALS: “I love the immediacy of paper and how it retains its delicacy while also being quite resilient. I’m interested in pushing and exploring the potential that exists in both traditional and less traditional art materials and their application.”

Jessica McCambly earned a Master’s degree in Painting and Drawing from the University of North Texas. She has a background in printmaking and works primarily with paper.

JESSICA MCCAMBLY’S Admired Artist:

John Oliver Lewis “He creates complex, yet whimsical sculptures that visually transform the heaviness of ceramic into colorful, squishy, soft surfaces. His work today is so interesting because it is so playful, yet there is such clear evidence of really smart and strategic decisions being made. I respond to the tension that exists between these elements in the work. Additionally, the work is so innovative, so thoughtful, so informed and so well-crafted that when you see it in context of those subtle beginnings seen in the early work, it is like he just knew... before he even knew that he knew.” —Jessica McCambly

Whip Top

John Oliver Lewis spent his youth skateboarding in rural Wisconsin, hours away from any major art museum. His first exposure to art was through printed graphics on skateboards and in skateboard catalogs.

ON HIS WORK: “I make abstract sculptures that reference cartoon imagery, candy, ice cream, natural land formations — and that are sometimes anthropomorphic. The work sometimes takes the form of installation.” ON MATERIALS: “I’m a clay guy and I use acrylic paint on the surfaces of my ceramic sculptures. I also use painted Styrofoam in my work. The lightness of the material allows me to defy the gravity

of the sculptures by taking the vocabulary of the sculptures out into the actual space.” ON BEING AN ARTIST: “Being an artist means contributing to a collective dialogue. It means being part of a culture of people who make things and look at things and talk about the things that they make. The byproduct of this dialogue is the opportunity for a community to have an experience with my work. If they get a kick out of it, that is great.”

JOHN OLIVER LEWIS’ Admired Artist:

Steve Gibson

“I saw Steve Gibson’s work in Little Italy and was blown away by the complexity, intricacy, craftsmanship and color choices. He is one of those artists who is not bound by theme or style, but is in a constant search for what satisfies him. Steve does not make quiet work, but the work is perfectly crafted. It vibrates and demands an initial reaction from the viewer, but then will hold you through the nuanced, deliberate and thoughtful moments that occur within the piece. This is really hard to do, but Steve manages to do it every time.” —John Oliver Lewis

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ON CURRENT PROJECTS: “I’m currently working on a series of paintings on linen. Their antecedents were a series of drawings I did that were shown at a Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego exhibition. The subject matter was a personal narrative based on my early life experiences in the Merchant Marines and surfing around the world. The narrative straddles figuration and abstraction. Ambiguity is a thing that interests me a lot. The new work is loosely landscapebased, with a lot of pattern and linear

shapes interacting with each other.” ON BECOMING AN ARTIST: “Making art was the only thing I was ever praised for in my early school years, so I paid attention to it more than any other studies. I was an average student at best and got bored with most subjects, but never with my creative work. I could spend hours working on a drawing or group of drawings. Like most folks, I guess I followed the path of least resistance to my calling as an artist.”

Native San Diegan Steve Gibson paints, draws and makes prints in his La Mesa studio.

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STEVE GIBSON’S Admired Artist:

Gail Roberts

“I discovered Gail Roberts through mutual interests in the local contemporary art community. We’ve known each other over 35 years. Gail taught fulltime and recently retired from the SDSU Art Department. She continues to be dedicated to her practice and is one of the most consistent artists I know. Her work reflects her commitment to her vision of what an artist can and should be.” —Steve Gibson

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La Mesa artist Gail Roberts is a painter and retired Art professor who works primarily with oil on canvas.

ON INSPIRATION: “Nature provides endless subjects to investigate, and I continue to reflect on the passage of time as both accumulative and subtractive. I’ve always been interested in choosing subjects that remain constant and that I paint repeatedly until I’ve exhausted the possibilities of how they can be interpreted. For example, I chose a view of Palomar Mountain and Pauma Valley, and over seven years produced 45 paintings of the same composition and dimensions. The paintings reflect changing conditions in light, weather,

time, seasons, natural catastrophes and urban development.” ON MATERIALS: “I’m an obsessive gatherer/collector of a variety of organic materials including approximately 100 birds’ nests of different species and sizes. My paintings depict book titles and passages of text paired with the birds’ nests, because I am visually responsive to this intersection, and because it provides a means to explore the nests as metaphors for life experiences that I find engaging, consuming and perplexing.”

GAIL ROBERTS’ Admired Artist:

Eva Struble “Eva Struble is a painter whose previous work has investigated, polluted and damaged landscapes, both urban and natural, that can outwardly appear unblemished and serene. When Gail arrived in San Diego three years ago, she’d already received positive recognition for her work with numerous solo and group exhibitions on the East Coast. She could have easily relied on the success of her previous work, but she embraced her new and unfamiliar environment and chose a more unpredictable, uncertain path. I admire her integrity.” —Gail Roberts

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ON GETTING STARTED: “My mother is a sculptor and a rebel in general. My work as an artist probably came originally from my parents… and decades of sketchbooks as birthday gifts. After showing in galleries in New York for years, I gained more of a professional foothold.” ON CURRENT PROJECTS: “I am working on a project dealing with labor, immigration and agriculture in the San Diego area. Through a nonprofit in Vista, I’ve been

helping with visual outreach on labor rights. I’ve also been making paintings based on farms I’ve visited around San Diego.” ON GOALS AND INSPIRATION: “I’m not as much goal-oriented as I am hoping to be consistently receptive to my work and the work of others. I am always asking myself: ‘What makes this relevant? How does context change my work? How is this work different that what I made before?’ I’m inspired by things I disagree with.”

Eva Struble is a trained painter and Assistant Professor of Art at SDSU’s School of Art and Design.

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Jessica John and Kevane La’Marr Coleman in “Angels in America” at the Ion Theatre.

This adventurous, Hillcrest-based theater (led by Executive Artistic Director Claudio Raygoza and Producing Artistic Director Glenn Paris) is marking its 10-year anniversary in 2014. Ion consistently presents works that are bold and challenging on both a cerebral and emotional level, staged in a black-box venue in which you’re so close you can practically touch the actors. Next up: “Passion” begins previews April 19.

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Broadway San Diego’s “Jersey Boys.”

Broadwaieygo San D Part of the Nederlander Producing Company of America, Broadway San Diego has brought national touring shows (mostly Broadway musicals) to town since 1976, and since ’86 primarily to the 2,900-seat Civic Theatre downtown. These include the likes of Disney’s The Lion King, Les Miserables and The Phantom of the Opera. Next up: “The Book of Mormon,” a religious satire musical from the creators of South Park, opens May 27.

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y t e i c o S c i s u La Jolla M Though this venerable organization, now in its 45th year, presents a wide variety of classical and chamber music concerts yearround, its signature annual event is SummerFest. That multi-week chamber music festival brings to La Jolla world-class performers who share their craft and wisdom with audiences in intimate settings and in a large-scale oceanfront concert. Next up: Variety of performances April 4, 6, 12, 25 and 26.

e s u o h y a l P a l l La Jo The Who’s Tommy and Jersey Boys are just two of the Broadway hits that began life at La Jolla Playhouse, which has been staging dynamic theater since 1983. (It was revived that year, after having been founded in 1947 by Gregory Peck, Dorothy Maguire and Mel Ferrer.) The Playhouse is also a champion for new artists and new works of the highest caliber. Next up: “Chasing the Song” opens May 13.

“Music of the Baroque” performance by Israel Chorus for La Jolla Music Society.

Malashock dancers Justin Viernes and Courtney Meadows in “Lifeblood Harmony.”

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Moxie Theatre actors in “Skinless.”

“Moxie,” defined as “spirited determination,” is an apt name for this theater founded in 2005 with the goal of empowering women artists and, in doing so, shattering stereotypes. Artistic Director Delicia Turner Sonnenberg leads Moxie’s team of female professionals, offering productions that enlighten and tell stories that need to be told. Next up: “Mud Blue Sky” begins previews May 2. 76

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Following his career performing with the famed Twyla Tharp in New York, dancer/choreographer John Malashock formed this company 26 years ago. In the interim, Malashock Dance has established itself as an uncompromising, multidisciplinary organization, playing a significant role in the arts community as collaborators and educators in the craft. Next up: “Lifeblood Harmony,” April 17-19.

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La Jolla Playhouse’s “Memphis.”

Actors Billy Campbell (foreground) and Mark Nelson in “Winter’s Tale.”

e r t a e h T e b o l G T he Old The Old Globe is a San Diego institution and a cultural icon with 75 years worth of stellar productions to its credit. Its legacy speaks, as with the wit of brevity, for itself: Craig Noel, father of San Diego theater; Shakespeare in the summertime; the Grinch at Christmastime. It is beloved by artists and audiences here and from afar. Next up: “Time and the Conways” opens April 3; “Water by the Spoonful” opens April 12.

t e l l a B o g e i D San San Diego Ballet dancer Stephanie Maiorano in “Nutcracker.”

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Artistic Directors Javier Velasco and Robin Sheretz Morgan head up the 23-year-old San Diego Ballet, which proudly occupies studios in Point Loma’s Liberty Station. In addition to performing traditional and intrepid works on its own, the company has teamed up with other local institutions, such as the San Diego Symphony, with impressive results. Next up: Choreographer’s Concert April 5.

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San Diego Dance Theater performing “There the Dance Is.”

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On its website, San Diego Dance Theater (SDDT) bills itself as “sexy smart art,” and who could argue with a company that has, for more than 40 years, made dance a breathless sight to behold? Jean Isaacs has directed the company since ’97. Today, SDDT’s site-specific Trolley Dances have become one of San Diego arts-lovers’ favorites. Next up: Live Arts Fest, April 15-27.

“The Elixir of Love” at San Diego Opera.

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San Diego Opera, which had plans to celebrate its 50th anniversary in 2015, announced March 19 that 2014 will be its final season. After its April showings of “Don Quixote,” the opera will close its doors for good. Luminaries who have performed for the opera during its distinguished history include Beverly Sills, Joan Sutherland, Richard Leech and Luciano Pavarotti. Final acts: “Don Quixote,” April 5, 8, 11 and 13.

San Diego Repertory Theatre’s “Zoot Suit.”

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Since Sam Woodhouse (still the Artistic Director) and Doug Jacobs founded “The Rep” in 1976, its multicultural sensibilities have introduced audiences on both sides of the U.S.-Mexico border to the likes of Culture Clash, Luis Valdez and Octavio Solis. The Rep also nurtures young talent in collaboration with the San Diego School of Creative and Performing Arts. Currently: “Red” continues through April 27.

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In existence since 1910, the San Diego Symphony is a survivor, forging ahead with its artistic vision even in times of crisis, like its mid-’90s bankruptcy. Today, the symphony is making sweet music inside stately Copley Symphony Hall under the direction of conductor Jahja Ling, who oversees 82 fulltime musicians. Next up: Variety of performances throughout April. APRIL 2014

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BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT: Wonderland Ocean Pub is one of OB’s newest eateries complete with craft beer, killer cocktails, seafood and a view that can’t be beat. Join them any given night to enjoy happy hour and make a toast to the sun setting over the pier.

MARKET WATCH: The Ocean Beach community is off to a great start this year. Inventory has increased significantly from last year’s trends as sellers are taking advantage of the hot market. Prices are continuing on an upward trend that we expect to see through the remainder of the year. It’s a great time in the market for both buyers and sellers. Sellers, we have a lot of pent-up demand from buyers that have been looking. Buyers, we’re finally seeing more homes and options hitting the market.

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IN THE HOOD: Enjoy live music at Humphreys Summer Concerts by the Bay, dine and drink during Ocean Beach’s Restaurant & Hospitality Week (April 21-27), or volunteer for the monthly OB Dog Beach Cleanup (April 8). Go to mypointloma.com/events for more upcoming events.

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Jeffrey Strauss’ fan club — and it’s a big one — gladly pays premium prices for the luxury specialties concocted by the celebrated chef/caterer, who learned more than a little about luxe when he apprenticed under such European masters as Guy Savoie and Albert Roux. Two fancy fantasies Strauss says fly out of the kitchen are his $40 grilled cheese sandwich, which mounds Italian truffled cheese, lobster and truffle shavings on brioche spread with truffle mayo; and a $39 platter of delicate, smoked-in-house seafood. (continued on page 92) Pamplemousse Grille 514 Via de la Valle, Solana Beach 858.792.9090, pgrille.com

Pamplemousse Grille’s $40 grilled cheese sandwich.

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$100 The lavish $100 meat-and-cheese charcuterie spread at downtown’s Jsix Restaurant.

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It’s “designed for people who want to break some bread together any night of the week,” says chef Christian Graves of his $100 presentation of charcuterie (cured meats), “an opulent meat-and-cheese board meant for four to six people to enjoy through the night with cocktails, and then a great bottle of wine.” Lavished with fennel salami, bresaola (deluxe smoked beef), other toothsome meats and a galaxy of garnishes, the board is hauled to the table by a pair of cooks. Jsix Inside Hotel Solamar 616 J. St., Downtown 619.531.8744, jsixrestaurant.com

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The Steakhouse at Azul La Jolla

Possessed of a Pacific-coast view that rivals any in La Jolla, Azul takes care to put extremely eye-catching food on the plate. Chef Justin Braly takes advantage of Azul’s insistence on top-quality raw materials to present kingly extravagances like a 36-ounce USDA Prime Porterhouse, a $100 feast for two that includes sides. It’s a most popular item, rivaled by exceptional (and similarly costly) Wagyu beef from Australia’s Greg Norman Ranch. The Steakhouse at Azul La Jolla 1250 Prospect St., La Jolla 858.454.9616, brigantine.com/azul

The Steakhouse at Azul La Jolla’s $100, 36-ounce USDA Prime Porterhouse steak.

Encore Champagne Bar & Dining Room’s large caviar platter rings up at $285.

Encore Champagne Bar & Dining Room

“We’ve got our feet on the ground about how we’re going to shake it up,” says chef Ryan Studebaker of his kitchen’s intent to up the culinary ante in the Gaslamp. Encore specializes in champagne, and Studebaker’s menu sparkles as brightly as the lush bottles stored in the snazzy new venue’s four-person wine room. To nibble alongside the bubbles, the $285 platter of California white sturgeon caviar and Russian Imperial Ossetra caviar is garnished with yeasty buckwheat blinis.

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Thoughtful chef William Bradley is inclined to coddle farm eggs — and pair the pampered ovoids with snails, green garlic and bacon. This cute little plate might be course Number 5 on the unparalleled “Le Menu Gourmand,” a $235-per-person feast that can run to 11 perfect courses, plus house-made chocolates. About 70 percent of guests order one of several multicourse menus, which Bradley calls “gourmet journeys that guests can take with us.” Addison Del Mar 5200 Grand Del Mar Way, Del Mar 858.314.1900, addisondelmar.com

Both Donovan’s Steak & Chop House’s San Diego locations offer this $135 Seafood Tower.

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$235 Donovan’s Steak & Chop House

Nothing could be more emblematic of extravagant dining than the monumental Seafood Tower served by these clubby restaurants in Golden Triangle and the Gaslamp. Priced at $135 (half-towers are available), these pinnacles of the good life pile luxury upon luxury: silky Australian rock lobster medallions, a pound of Alaskan Red King Crab legs, six Blue Point oysters and four premium Mexican white Gulf shrimp. Complementary sauces hoist flavors to the peak of perfection. Donovan’s Steak & Chop House 4340 La Jolla Village Dr., La Jolla 858.450.6666, donovanssteakhouse.com 570 K St., Gaslamp 619.237.9700 (continued on page 96)

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Celebri-chef Brian Malarkey describes his “Tomahawk” as a steak-eater’s steak. The starring entrée on his New American menu at Searsucker in the Gaslamp, this specially cut, double-sized ribeye gets its name from the “Frenched” (cleared of all meat) bone that extends from the thick blade of meat like a handle. Buttery to the bite and priced at $75, the steak has flavors that are soothed by Cognac and brightened by horseradish. Searsucker 611 Fifth Ave., Gaslamp 619.233.7327, searsucker.com

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o say chef Richard Sweeney brings a lot to the table is an understatement. The jovial, cuddlybear cheftestant from the fifth season of Bravo TV’s Emmy Award-winning series Top Chef (who’s also been featured on The Travel Channel) proves gourmet can be unpretentious and makes eating fun. “A great meal should be able to reset your clock all the way back to childhood,” Sweeney says. “My first bite of ice-cold watermelon on a hot summer day, my first crazy-looking fried calamari tentacle — these food memories will never leave Tenderloin Bites: Beef tenderloin brochettes, me, and it’s my passion, my responsibility to create these grilled then sautéed in garlic butter, sprinkled tangible, unforgettable culinary for myand guests.” with bleumemories cheese crumbles green onions, served atop waffle cut sweet potato Since he opened Hillcrest’s popular R Gang Eatery in fries. 2010, Sweeney has been challenging San Diego’s fine-dining dynamic, serving what he calls Contemporary Retro-American fare in a casually upscale setting. Picture crispy, stuffed, hand-rolled tater tots; classic tuna casserole that’s stuffed inside fresh ravioli; and over-the-top meal-on-a-stick garnishes for Bloody Marys served during brunch every day. In November, Sweeney won the “Chef of the Fest” title at the 10th Annual San Diego Bay Wine and Food festival, which lures hundreds of chefs and thousands of foodies to the downtown waterfront. Now, he’s set to win the hearts and mouths of Finest City foodies at Florent Restaurant & Lounge, his new Fifth Avenue venture in the Gaslamp. “Food doesn’t have to be complicated to be worthy of contemplation,” Sweeney says. “The deepest sentiments and boldest statement sometimes come from the quietest person in the room. That’s the feeling I want to convey with my food — to let simple ingredients speak for themselves.” Florent’s menus will infuse Sweeney’s playful culinary style with local, sustainable ingredients, an ambitious craft cocktail program and a robust local craft beer selection. Stay tuned for details regarding the multi-level venue’s April opening at florentsd.com.

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ach year after Easter, I’m left with a rainbow-hued glut of dyed hard-boiled eggs that takes up an entire shelf in my refrigerator (right above the leftover ham). This year, I’ve come up with a solution to use up all of these eggs: a Deviled Egg Party. The concept is simple — prepare a variety of everyone’s favorite retro appetizer, invite friends and family over and serve brunch-style cocktails such as mimosas and Bloody Marys. Let’s get to the eggs. Chili Garlic Deviled Eggs are prepared with fiery Sambal Oelek chili paste, chopped cilantro and plenty of fresh lime juice. The finished egg is bold, with flavors that pop. My Bacon Avocado Deviled Eggs are made with crispy bits of bacon, grassy avocado, chopped scallion, hot sauce and lime juice. Basically guacamole in deviled-egg form, this variation is often the favorite. Finally, Pickled Beet Deviled Eggs start with sliced red beets in a simple pickling solution flavored with black pepper and bay. Whole hard-boiled eggs are submerged in the pickling liquid, allowing flavors and color to infuse into the egg. The yolks are then mixed with mayo, chopped pickled beet, pickling liquid, horseradish and chopped fresh chive. Use these three recipes as a guide to make your own variations. You’ll need three tablespoons of mayo for every six eggs. Then, add spicy (kimchi, pickled jalapeños, Sriracha) and fresh (cilantro, parsley, chive, mint) elements to cut through the richness of the yolk and mayo. Salt is a must. If you find that the yolk mixture needs a little lift, add acid (lemon, lime, vinegar).

Chile Garlic Deviled Eggs Ingredients

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*You can purchase precooked beets at Trader Joe’s. If you can’t find this product, simply roast beets at home. Wash each beetroot, dry, and then place on a square of foil. Drizzle with a little olive oil and season with kosher salt and pepper. Bring the foil up around the beet, sealing the edges. Each beet should be wrapped up like this, individually. Bake in a 400°F oven until tender (about 1 hour). Let the beets cool, unwrap, and then peel off skins.

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s of March 25, Fifth Avenue in fabulous Hillcrust has a new pizza place, one that serves champagne alongside thin-crust pies created using housemade dough. Amici’s East Coast Pizzeria, which opened last year on Prospect Street in La Jolla, serves pizzas baked in a 730-degree brick oven. The company has a 25-year history and plans to open as many as six more locations in San Diego County in the coming years. Pizzas, pastas and salads at Amici’s are made with fresh, locally sourced ingredients and share menu space with vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options. Despite how it defies gravity, Amici’s hand-tossed promise isn’t a pie in the sky. Rather, it’s a guarantee that award-winning pizza is about to face the heat. Amici’s East Coast Pizzeria 3958 Fifth Ave., Hillcrest 619.260.1111, amicis.com

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he cold war between beer and liquor can’t be won. Thanks to certain San Diego mixologists, however, joining forces is now on the table. Case in point: the Hops and Robbers beer cocktail at La Jolla Brewing Company comprises two ounces of Espolon Reposado Tequila and an ounce of Sunny Jim’s IPA, made on-site with American, Australian and New Zealander hops. A splash of housemade grapefruit cordial also goes into the pint glass with ice and a lime wheel. “I love tequila, and that’s the sole reason I like this drink,” says managing partner Leigh Gibson, who enlisted the help of the drink-menu mavens at Blind Tiger Cocktail Co. to match each of La Jolla Brewing Company’s five in-house brews to spirits. Leigh, who also owns Dirty Birds in Pacific Beach, has taken the new 5,000-square-foot brewery “a step further,” offering unconventional cocktails he feels will give the venture a competitive advantage. Bar manager Derek Reaves is also smitten with the tannish-colored tipple, describing it as “hoppy up front, and then tapering off with the flavor of the tequila.” The brewery’s signature suds pay tribute to La Jolla landmarks. Sunny Jim’s is named after the hidden coastal cave, accessible only by kayak, which appears in the brewery’s logo. There’s also a malty Bird Rock Brown Ale, an Irish-style Cove Side Stout and an American-style Glider Port Pale Ale. The Neptune Nitro is a light, golden ale named after the nearby Neptune cottages built in 1894. Recipes for three additional beers, including a double stout, are in the works and will surely end up as bedfellows to other high-octane spirits. Other local crafts already flowing through the venue’s 24 taps include those produced by Stone, Ballast Point, Green Flash and more. Sustenance extends to IPA-battered fish strips, Caribbean-style bahn mi sandwiches, mac-n-cheese bowls, duck confit and stoutinfused ice cream floats. Leigh and his team renovated the space (formerly La Jolla Brew House), adding towering brass beer tanks and 10-foot-high panels of illuminated beer bottles that cast a glow over communal tables and booths. The modern/ rustic décor flows to an outdoor patio with fire pits, where the idea of mixing beer with liquor seems like a good one, and peace of mind wins the war. 7536 Fay Ave., La Jolla 858.246.6759, lajollabeer.com

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Stolen Flame In the glass: An ounce and a half of Tanqueray Gin, one ounce of Neptune Nitro (golden ale), honey syrup, lemon juice and organic fennel bitters, shaken and served in a martini glass. In the mouth: Sweet, with a velvety texture. View from the Top In the glass: Three quarters of an ounce of Glider Pork Pale Ale (reduced to a syrup), two ounces of aged dark rum and fresh lime juice, served in a highball glass with a lime wheel. In the mouth: Slightly creamy and similar to a daiquiri in terms of the rum and citrus. Just Around Midnight In the glass: One ounce of Bird Rock Brown Ale, two ounces of Bulleit Bourbon and dashes of lemon juice and

Angostura Bitters. In the mouth: The bourbon is distinct; the lemon bridges it to the ale. Last in Translation In the glass: Three quarters of an ounce of Cove Side Stout (reduced with sugar and cinnamon sticks), two ounces of Wild Turkey Rye Whiskey and splashes of Green Chartreuse and lemon juice. In the mouth: Smooth, all the way through. The sugar quells the bitterness of the beer, while the cinnamon adds a whisper of fragrance.

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4/2: Rob Thomas @ Pechanga Resort & Casino, pechanga.com This pop rock singer-songwriter and Matchbox Twenty lead singer is also playing at Humphrey’s Concerts by the Bay on 4/6. 4/3: Johnny Winter @ Ramona Mainstage, ramonamainstage.com Rolling Stone magazine ranked this bluesy rocker No. 63 on its 2003 list of the “100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time.” 4/3-4: Big Head Todd and the Monsters @ Belly Up Tavern, bellyup.com Rockin’ Coloradans with a new album, Black Beehive, released February 4. 112

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4/5: The Black Lips @ Belly Up Tavern, bellyup.com Urinating in their own mouths and displaying full-frontal nudity are two of the racier on-stage antics these indie rockers have favored while performing. 4/5: Lost Tigres Del Norte @ Valley View Casino Center, valleyviewcasinocenter.com In its nearly 50-year run, this Norteño band has won five Latin Grammy Awards and sold more than 32 million records. 4/5: The Cult @ Humphrey’s Concerts by the Bay, humphreysconcerts.com These hard rockers will play the opening nights of both Coachella weekends this year (4/11 and 4/18).

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4/5: Zucchero @ Balboa Theatre, sandiegotheatres.org Pop rocker Zucchero (“sugar” in Italian) has collaborated with B.B. King, Miles Davis and Elvis Costello. 4/6: El Tri @ House of Blues, hob.com Mexico City rockers who perform en Español. 4/7: Kid Ink @ House of Blues, hob.com Brian Collins (aka Kid Ink) is a tatted-up rapper on the road for his North American My Own Lane tour. 4/8: Craig Morgan @ House of Blues, hob.com Country singer-songwriter most known for hits “That’s What I Love About Sundays” and “Redneck Yacht Club.” 4/10: Julio Iglesias @ Harrah’s Resort SoCal, harrahsresortsocal.com Enrique Iglesias’ papa recently set a Guinness World Record for being the best-selling male Latin artist of all time — 300 million records sold during his career. (continued on page 114)

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4/2: Il Divo @ Copley Symphony Hall, sandiegosymphony.org This classical music group formed by Simon Cowell toured with Barbara Streisand in 2006.

4/4: Willie Nelson @ Humphrey’s Concerts by the Bay, humphreysconcerts.com The country legend recently released To All the Girls — a new collection of duets with popcountry female singers including Sheryl Crow, Norah Jones, Miranda Lambert and more.

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4/15: Mogwai @ Belly Up Tavern, bellyup.com Scottish rock band on a world tour to promote it latest album, Rave Tapes, released January 17. 4/16: Temples @ The Casbah, casbahmusic.com Psychedelic rock band from across the pond. 4/16: Broken Bells @ Humphrey’s Concerts by the Bay, humphreysconcerts.com This indie rock duo performed their new song “Holding on for Life” on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon on March 7. 4/17: Cypress Hill @ House of Blues, hob.com In 2012, this ’90s hip-hop band collaborated with EDM giants Rusko and Deadmau5 for tracks on their respective albums.

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Humphrey’s Concerts by the Bay humphreysconcerts.com This Canadian folk singer will take the stage during both Saturdays of this year’s Coachella festival, followed by Skrillex, Pharrell and Lorde later in the day. 4/10: Sevendust @ Sycuan Casino, sycuan.com This alt. metal band will release an acoustic album, Time Travelers & Bonfires, mid-April.

4/11: Movits! @ The Irenic, sodabarmusic.com This Swedish hip-hop and swing trio gained American popularity after appearing on The Colbert Report in 2009. 4/12: Dave Mustaine @ Copley Symphony Hall, sandiegosymphony.org The thrash-metal founding guitarist of Megadeth and former member of Metallica was born right here in La Mesa.

4/11: Slaughterhouse @ UCSD’s Porter’s Pub, porterspub.com Hip-hop foursome signed to Eminem’s record label, Shady Records.

4/13: Mark Chesnutt @ Sycuan Casino, sycuan.com Country singer-songwriter most recognized for his 1992 hit “Bubba Shot the Jukebox” and 1994’s “Goin’ Through the Big D.”

4/11: Howie Day @ House of Blues, hob.com This pop rocker’s two biggest hits to date are “Collide” (2004) “She Says” (2005).

4/15: Mobb Deep @ The Casbah, casbahmusic.com Grand Theft Auto IV features this hip-hop duo’s song “Dirty New Yorker.”

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4/17: Julieta Venegas @ The Show Palace, ticketmaster.com This indie pop singer-songwriter won the 2007 Grammy for Best Latin Pop Album. 4/17: Bombay Bicycle Club @ Belly Up Tavern, bellyup.com Indie rock foursome from London, touring to promote their new album, So Long, See You Tomorrow, released in February.

4/17: Kataklysm @ Ramona Mainstage, ramonamainstage.com AOL Radio ranked this band No. 7 on its “10 Best Death Metal Bands” list. 4/18: Upon This Dawning @ House of Blues, hob.com Alt. metal band set to drop a new album, We Are All Sinners, on April 29. 4/18: The Temptations and The Four Tops @ Pala Casino, palacasino.com These R&B/soul/Motown legends from the ’60s and ’70s are likely to perform their respective mega-hits, “My Girl” and “I Can’t Help Myself (Sugar Pie Honey Bunch),” among many others. (continued on page 116)

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4/18: Marsha Ambrosius @ House of Blues, hob.com Hip-hop singer with a new single, “Without You,” featuring Ne-Yo. 4/19: Anna Nalick @ Ramona Mainstage, ramonamainstage.com Pop rock signer-songwriter most recognized for her 2004 hit “Breathe (2 AM).”

4/19: Death By Stereo @ Soda Bar, sodabarmusic.com These O.C. hardcore punkers will tour with Strung Out, Face to Face and others during the Hits & Pits festival tour this spring.

4/25: CunninLynguists @ UCSD’s Porter’s Pub, porterspub.com This hip-hop trio will release a new album, Strange Journey Volume Three, on April 1.

4/19: T. Mills @ Epicentre, epicentreconcerts.org Rapper with the letters “FTH” tattooed on his forehead. He says it stands for “f*** the haters,” “for the hos” or “feed the homeless,” whichever you gives you the warmest, fuzziest feeling.

4/25: Mac Miller @ Bassmnt, bassmntsd.com This Pennsylvania rapper taught himself how to play piano, drums, guitar and bass — all by age six.

4/19: The Expendables @ House of Blues, hob.com Reggae rockers who’ve toured with Slightly Stoopid, 311 and G. Love & Special Sauce.

4/19: Caravan Palace @ Belly Up Tavern, bellyup.com French electro swing band on a North American tour to promote its album Panic, released March 5.

4/20: Ty Dolla $ign @ House of Blues, hob.com Rapper Ty Dolla $ign, DJ Luminox and more join forces for this hazy, 14th annual Seedless 4/20 Party at House of Blues.

4/19: Joan Jett @ Harrah’s Resort SoCal, harrahsresortsocal.com This rebel rocker from the ’80s still loves rock and roll.

4/20: Dance Gavin Dance @ SOMA, somasandiego.com NorCal screamo rock band on the road to promote its recent album, Acceptance Speech.

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4/26: The Dillinger Escape Plan @ UCSD Porter’s Pub, porterspub.com Mathcore rock band, touring worldwide with Trash Talk, Retox and Shining. 4/26: Chubby Checker @ Sycuan Casino, sycuan.com This rock-n-roller’s hit “The Twist” was Billboard Hot 100 No. 1 song in 1960.

4/27: Augustana @ SOMA, somasandiego.com This San Diego rock band will drop its new album, Life Imitating Life, on April 22. 4/27: Trampled By Turtles @ Belly Up Tavern, bellyup.com TV shows Deadliest Catch and Squidbillies have featured songs from this alt. bluegrass band. 4/28: O.A.R. @ Belly Up Tavern, bellyup.com Alt. rockers set to release a new album mid-May, which will include their recent single “Peace.”

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4/3: Caspa @ Bassmnt, bassmntsd.com Dubstep DJ touring to promote the recent multi-artist album Dubstep Sessions 2014. 4/4: Sneaky Sound System @ Bang Bang, bangbangsd.com This Australian dance duo has collaborated with Kanye West, Jay-Z and Snoop Dogg. 4/4: Lil Jon @ Bassmnt, bassmntsd.com Rapper and international hip-hop producer Lil Jon will take the stage for a special DJ set. 4/5: Audien @ Bassmnt, bassmntsd.com Tracks from this twenty-something progressive house turntablist have appeared on compilations from Tiësto, Above & Beyond and Armin Van Buuren. 4/5: Joel Fletcher @ Bang Bang, bangbangsd.com Electro house DJ most recognized for his 2013 remix of Savage’s single “Swing.” 4/6: Eats Everything @ Bang Bang, bangbangsd.com DJ Magazine named this house music producer the “Best British DJ” in 2012. 4/8: Markus Schulz @ Bassmnt, bassmntsd.com DJ known as the “unicorn slayer of trance” for avoiding the typical fluff melodies many other EDM-ers rely on.

4/10: Paul Van Dyk @ Bassmnt, bassmntsd.com This EDM artist was nominated for a “Best Electronic Album” Grammy award in 2003 for his album Reflections. 4/16: Bonobo @ Belly Up Tavern, bellyup.com Downtempo DJ Simon Green (aka Bonobo) is traveling the world on his The North Borders tour. 4/18: Alvaro @ Bassmnt, bassmntsd.com Dance music remix master with a new album, Shades, out March 31. 4/19: EDX and Christina Novelli @ Bassmnt, bassmntsd.com Progressive house producer EDX accompanied by spinner/singer Christina Novelli. 4/23: Trust @ Soda Bar, sodabarmusic.com Techno remixer with a new album, Joyland, released March 4. 4/26: Thomas Jack @ Bang Bang, bangbangsd.com Check out this electronic DJ’s remix of “Little Talks” by Of Monsters and Men. 4/26: Tritonal @ Bassmnt, bassmntsd.com Trance duo touring North America with progressive house DJ Paris Blohm.

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f a werewolf bite can leave you hairy and howling, then Werewolf American Pub bartender Teddy Fantastico (born Theodore Kyffin) has been chewed up and spit out… by a Cookie Monster with a crew-cut.

PacificSD: How’d you get your nickname? TEDDY FANTASTICO: Years back, I started playing music and hosting open-mic night at the Soda Bar in North Park. The booking agent at the time asked for my stage name. When I told him I didn’t have one, he replied, “Just wondering. I’ve been calling you Teddy Fantastico for the past few months.” I just ran with it. Where have you worked in the past? Karl Strauss, Analog, some spots in my hometown and a few bars not worth mentioning. Before that, I used to run a valet company, coach water polo, lifeguard, was a mail-order prostitute and delivered pizzas. In middle school, I bought Airheads candy in bulk and sold that sh!t bootleg on the playground for a 500-percent markup. It was the ’90s, and business was booming. What makes Werewolf awesome? I’m there, duh. Plus, the food is incredible. We’re partnered with the Waterfront, Harbortown Pub and Eastbound, so you’ll find the same amazing burgers on our menu. And our chicken wings are some of the best — if not the best — you’ll ever eat. Our chefs, Maja and Jake, are f---ing thugs. On top of that, you can come to Werewolf and get an inexpensive drink in the Gaslamp without having to hang out in a sh!t dive that smells like piss and dead flies. Come in Mondays after 8 p.m. to play me in Rock, Paper, Scissors. Win, and your drink is half-off. We do that for every drink sold on Mondays, so you could potentially get all of your drinks for half-off. Good luck, though. I will crush you, Bitch. Favorite bit of werewolf trivia? In the original Teen Wolf, if you pause the movie at just the right moment — right after they win the big basketball game — one of the kids in the bleachers totally pulls his junk out. They didn’t catch it for like 10 years. What a badass. Do you have a signature drink? Elderflower Gimlet with St. Germain. I hear a lot of people say they don’t like gin, then I tell them that I used to not like gin, either... until I started drinking it every day. Everyone likes gin. Some folks just don’t know it yet.

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PacificSD: What do you do for a living? JOURDAN: I am the general manager at Float Sanctuary, a sensory deprivation tank center in Bankers Hill. MIKE: I sell advertising for the greatest media company on the planet.

What do you do for fun? JOURDAN: Food and drinks with good company; I could do that morning, noon and night. MIKE: Beach volleyball, hiking and surfing — and drag racing in my 1988 Mercedes sedan. What are you best at? JOURDAN: Adapting to my environment and getting along with people. MIKE: Making people laugh.

For now, the vibe is chill, creating a more intimate atmosphere for the couple to get acquainted. hen Mike began working at PacificSD two weeks ago, “Blind date with a hot chick” wasn’t listed among his employee benefits. It’s more like a perk. Jourdan manages a business that advertises with PacificSD. The company’s multimedia campaign includes print ads, social media and email marketing, not blind dates with sales guys. Perhaps an evening with Mike could be considered a “gift with purchase”? Time will tell. These two blind daters met half an hour ago in the Epic Limo that picked them up from their respective homes in Pacific Beach. Before they arrive at Avenue, the cool new bar on Garnet, let’s review the pre-date interviews. about natural disasters. MIKE: My teeth. Rate yourself on a scale from one to 10 for looks. JOURDAN: Nine-point-ninenine. MIKE: A couple dozen. How about for personality? JOURDAN: Ten. MIKE: Does this thing go to 11? What’s your biggest fear? JOURDAN: Being covered in bugs. MIKE: Not succeeding. What traits could your date exhibit that would be dealbreakers?

What do you suck at? JOURDAN: Thinking before I speak — no filter. MIKE: Staying out of the clouds.

What do you like least about yourself? JOURDAN: How much I stress

Fill in the blanks: I want my blind date to be “blank” and “blank.” JOURDAN: Fun and hung. MIKE: Fun and easygoing. Will the night end with a kiss, something more or something less? JOURDAN: A kiss. If they are a bad kisser, there won’t be a second date. MIKE: A kiss would be nice.

What are you looking for in a date, physically and/or otherwise? JOURDAN: Tall, handsome, genuine and funny. MIKE: Personality, someone I can joke with and have fun. Describe your special brand of sex appeal in five words or less. JOURDAN: Funny, weird, easy on the eyes. MIKE: Not as dumb as rocks.

and the inability to hold a conversation.

What’s the most important thing in the world? JOURDAN: Water. MIKE: Contentment.

JOURDAN: Smokes cigarettes or wants to be an actor or model. MIKE: Bubble-gum popping, constant phone-checking

It’s Friday night, and Avenue will be jammin’ in a couple hours. For now, the vibe is chill, creating a more intimate atmosphere for the couple to get acquainted. Jourdan and Mike arrive and order drinks from the main

bar. They appear to be getting along well, laughing up a storm and showing signs of physical attraction/affection as they move around the bar to pose for pics. After a second round of cocktails by the heat lamps on the front patio, a great vantage point for watching the mounting action along Garnet Avenue, they jump back in the limo for a ride up the coast. Next stop: dinner at Del Mar’s new Cucina Enoteca, a beautiful two-level restaurant, bar and wine store, and the sister restaurant of the Bankers Hill smash hit Cucina Urbana. As the daters arrive and take a seat in the first-floor dining room, the place is abuzz to say the least. The tables are full, the bar is bustling, and post-dinner patrons are shopping for wine to-go. THANK YOU! Epic Limo 858.270.LIMO (5466) epiclimo.com (continued on page 124)

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The perfect amount of spice... on the date and Cucina Enoteca’s pizza

ourdan and Mike talk over food and drinks for about an hour. After the meal, they select candles for each other from Cucina Enoteca’s wine store gift shop, and then return to the limo for the ride to Shelter in Encinitas. Before heading inside the new place that’s been heating up North County nightlife, they’re split for mid-date debriefings. PacificSD: How’s it going so far? JOURDAN: We’re both having a good time. We both have really big, out-there personalities, so we get along really well. MIKE: It’s good. We’re having fun and laughing a lot. She smells really good.

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What were your first impressions? JOURDAN: He’s really entertaining and a really good person. I wanted taller, and he’s not, but that’s fine, because you shouldn’t be superficial. MIKE: “Holy sh!t, this chick’s hot.” Is this the type of person you’d normally date? JOURDAN: No, but maybe that’s a good thing, because I date assholes. MIKE: Sure, if they liked me. Is your date fun to talk with? What have you been talking about? JOURDAN: Very fun and

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interesting to talk to. We’ve talked about business, because we’re both very work-oriented; and what we like to do for fun, because we have similar interests. MIKE: She’s actually as funny as I am, which is really surprising. We’ve been talking about who we are, past history, family. We have similar backgrounds and signs. She’s a Sagittarius, and I’m a Taurus, which is apparently the Devil mix… which is totally fine with me. What do you think of the way your date is dressed? JOURDAN: Very nice, I appreciate the way he’s dressed. He doesn’t look like a scrub; he’s well put-together, not too fancy,

didn’t make me feel over- or under-dressed. MIKE: Provocative as sh!t. Geezus, she was making a statement tonight. How was Avenue? JOURDAN: Avenue is cool. I like that the vibe is different than most bars in P.B. — seems like something you’d see maybe in North Park, but with the P.B. crowd. MIKE: Avenue is a great addition to the Pacific Beach bar scene. We got there early, so it wasn’t packed yet, which was nice for the beginning of a date. It made it easy to get to know each other. (continued on page 126)

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How was dinner at Cucina Enoteca? JOURDAN: Very nice, urban-style Italian restaurant. I really enjoyed the vibe and environment. Ate some lovely Margherita pizza and the tapenade appetizer — all delicious. MIKE: Nice atmosphere, it felt like the perfect mix of casual and upscale. We had artichoke tapenade that was really delicious. And Margherita pizza, which Jourdan admitted in the limo she would have eaten more of, but she was embarrassed to stuff her face.

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What’s the most attractive thing your date has done so far? JOURDAN: Very gentlemanly, pulls out my chairs, orders for us, just takes the man role in the dynamic. I hate having to take control since I take control every day in my business life. MIKE: Swept back her hair and smiled at me. What’s the least attractive thing? JOURDAN: Talking about past relationships, because I don’t do that. MIKE: Snorted when she laughed, but that was still kinda hot. What would your parents say if you brought your date home? JOURDAN: They’d probably get along with him. My dad’s a big talker, he’s an attorney, so they’d probably get along really well. MIKE: My dad would pat me on the back and say, “You’re doing God’s work.” My mom would say, “Do those things come with insurance?” Rate your date on a scale from one to 10 for looks.

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JOURDAN: Eight or nine. MIKE: She’s a nine, easily. How about for personality? JOURDAN: Ten. MIKE: Seven or eight. Do you want to kiss your date now? JOURDAN: I’m always down for a good kiss. MIKE: Sure. Does your date want to kiss you? JOURDAN: I’d say so. MIKE: Maybe. THANK YOU! Avenue. 1060 Garnet Ave., Pacific Beach 858.263.4514, facebook.com/avenuepb Cucina Enoteca 2730 Via De La Valle, Del Mar 858.704.4500, cucinaenoteca.com

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They’re both being hands-on (so to speak) when the magazine crew snaps final photos... make the person a better fit for you? JOURDAN: Much taller. Six-foot is good; six-foot-two or taller, and I’m one happy camper. MIKE: I’m Old School, so more clothes are better. I like to leave some things to the imagination. Will there be a second date? JOURDAN: We agreed to be friends. MIKE: Maybe. She said she wanted to be friends, but the way she kissed and… well, let’s just say the way she kissed me might suggest friends with benefits.

CEILING THE DEAL A kiss at a bar with a retractable roof

fter the mid-date break, Jourdan and Mike head inside Shelter and sit in a VIP booth by the DJ. They’re both being hands-on (so to speak) when the magazine crew snaps final photos, and then finally leaves them alone to enjoy the rest of their evening away from the camera. The next morning, we call to see what we missed. PacificSD: How was Shelter? JOURDAN: Really cool; it was definitely poppin’ while we were there. I really like the woodwork they did in there — definitely felt like a cool, modern shelter. MIKE: Very cool spot. We had a

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great vantage point on the action from the VIP booth. What happened after the magazine crew left you alone? JOURDAN: Hit up one more bar in P.B. MIKE: We headed back to P.B. and had a drink at Tavern. Love that place. When did you get home? JOURDAN: I believe a little before one a.m. MIKE: One a.m.-ish. Was there a kiss or romantic exchange? JOURDAN: We were both having a lot of fun, so of course there was a kiss.

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MIKE: There was a kiss. What was the best part of the date? JOURDAN: Having fun and experiencing some cool new places. My date was definitely a gentleman, so I really appreciated that. MIKE: Laughing, we did a lot of laughing. What should your date know before going on another date? JOURDAN: Don’t bring up past relationships on a first date. MIKE: She is much more than just her looks. What two things would you change about your date to

AFTERMATCH: Last night’s blind date was something of a personality test for Mike, one he passed with flying colors (by PacificSD’s standards, anyway). He pulled out Jourdan’s chair, made her laugh and, in her words, acted “very gentlemanly.” Whether he lived up to her stringent requirements, to be “fun and hung,” is hard to say. Before the date, Jourdan said that if a guy is a bad kisser, “there won’t be a second date.” After the date, the relationship somehow landed in the “friends” (or “friends with benefits”) zone. Whether it was the kiss or something else that made things turn south, one thing is clear: Mike didn’t close the deal on a second date. Anyone looking for a job? Mike’s desk just became vacant… THANK YOU! Shelter 540 S. Coast Hwy. 101, Encinitas shelterencinitas.com

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Number of U.S. people each day who try marijuana for the first time.

2.4 million

Number of medical marijuana patients in the U.S.

Can’t We All Just Get a Bong? Weedies, it’s okay to breathe a sigh of relief — but hold it in for 10 seconds first

With San Diego’s City Council’s passing of weed-dispensary zoning regulations, and statewide legalization more likely than ever, this year’s 4/20 presents a great time to shed solar-powered light (so SDG&E doesn’t notice the spike in electricity consumption) on the current state of marijuana.

60 million

Gallons of water used by California’s outdoor marijuana operations each growing season. That’s 50 percent more water than that used by all residents of San Francisco during the same period.

Number of states that have approved marijuana for medicinal use.

What’s In-Store

Delivery: Why bother standing up when you can get your dank delivered? Now all you have to do is find your phone.

Rolling Stoned Marijuana trivia to consider (slowly)

Kim Bong Un

Marijuana is completely legal in North Korea, where’s it’s not even considered a drug.

Do-Si-Dope

Hybrids: The best of the worlds, this crossbred chronic helps patients fly high, and then lulls them into McConaughey-like chilldom. Alright, alright, alright.

A 13-year-old Girl Scout made national news in February when she sold 117 boxes of cookies in two hours while standing in front of a medical marijuana dispensary in San Francisco.

Gram: The base unit of measurement in the ganja game and the smallest quantity most shops sell. Finally, a practical use for the metric system.

Pack of Marijuana Lights, please

A glassy-eyed ganja-dispensary glossary Dispensaries, Collectives and Cooperatives: Though not technically the same, these establishment types share three characteristics: Sticky, icky and icky.

Indica: The sleepier of the two main Mary Jane varieties, indicas leave you in da couch. Not recommended for wake-andbakes or when testifying before congress.

Edibles: From brownies to gummy worms to gourmet truffles, medicine hasn’t been this delicious since Mary Poppins tried to give us all diabetes with a spoonful of sugar.

Sativa: The other main variety of bud, sativas are best for daytime enjoyment, spicing-up everything from a day at the beach to a trip to the zoo to a conjugal visit.

Topicals: Why go to the trouble of inhaling when you can absorb marijuana straight through your pores? You might not get high, but it’ll mitigate the pain. For best results, apply directly to the forehead.

According to Fast Company, a pack of joints would run around $50, if and when dispensaries started selling them.

Weed, the People

Founding fathers George Washington and Thomas Jefferson were proud owners of hemp farms. Jefferson even drafted the Declaration of Independence on hemp paper.

Smokin’ Hot

Say “high” to celebrities who aren’t afraid to spliff and tell

“Of course I know how to roll a joint.” — Martha Stewart “Never give up the ganja.” — Morgan Freeman “You bet I did. And I enjoyed it.” — Michael Bloomberg “I wouldn’t have been able to make it through hundreds of shows if it weren’t for the benefits of medical marijuana.” — Rush Limbaugh “Look, I never made a secret of the fact that I have tried marijuana... about 50,000 times.” — Bill Maher “When I was a kid, I inhaled frequently. That was the point.” — Barack Obama 130

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Number of bong hits PacificSD’s creative director forgot to exhale before designing this page.

Number of dispensaries that will be operating in Downtown, Hillcrest and North Park after the new zoning laws are enacted.

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Annual federal and state tax revenue the legalization of marijuana could generate.

$67 million Amount in taxes Denver will collect from marijuana sales in 2014.

Total number of deaths in recorded history due to marijuana overdose.

750,000 Annual number of people arrested in the U.S. for marijuana possession.

22 million

Pounds of pot grown in the U.S. annually, nearly 80 percent of which comes from California, Tennessee, Kentucky, Hawaii and Washington.