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DEPARTMENTS CURRENTS 32 EIGHT.SIXTEEN Event calendar 42 LAUGHING STOCK August stand-up comedy shows
PULSE 46 ART BEAT August gallery and exhibition openings
GROOVE 54 CURTAIN CALLS Performing arts preview
94 SOUNDS LIKE A PLAN August concert calendar
56 REEL DEAL August motion picture preview
102 TAKE A SPIN Upcoming EDM and DJ performances
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104 MONI TALKS Mixtress pours her heart out in suburbia
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REAL ESTATE MARKET-WATCH:
Downtown 92101
Spectacular east-facing split 2-bedroom floor plan with an over-sized balcony spanning the entire length of the condo. A wonderful layout for indoor/outdoor entertaining perfectly located in the heart of the East Village neighborhood, with cafes, coffee shops and entertainment right outside your doorstep. Featuring stainless steel appliances, granite counter tops, and 2 side-by-side parking spaces.
92101 MARKET UPDATE
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Homes for sale: 210 Homes sold in June: 89 Highest price: $2,650,000 Lowest price: $210,000 Median home price: $530,000 ABOUT THIS MARKET The Downtown real estate market is hot. There is a low inventory of properties right now, making it a seller’s market — with buyers waiting on the sidelines for something good to come on the market. Having someone to guide you and help you get access to the best properties has never been more important. DOWNTOWN BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT Brooklyn Bagel is Downtown’s made-from-scratch, authentic New York-style bagel shop. Open for breakfast and lunch, they offer a variety of sandwiches, salads, sides, snacks and beverages. Stop by and enjoy San Diego’s gorgeous weather on their patio and indulge in their freshly made coffee. 1000 Island Ave., Gaslamp 619.546.7610. ordermybagel.com
CHAD DANNECKER Welcome to San Diego Real Estate - Dannecker & Associates 875 G. St., Ste. 108, San Diego, CA 92101, 619.356.3099, WelcomeToSanDiego.com, chad@welcometosandiego.com
CHAD DANNECKER is broker and owner of Welcome to San Diego Real Estate. He runs a team that has proven time and time again that they are the go-to professionals for downtown real estate. If you do any research on downtown, you’ll quickly find welcometosandiego.com, Chad and his team’s website, and their five-star client reviews on Yelp, Google and Zillow.
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$645,000 - $665,000 / 4471 33rd St., Normal Heights Move-in-ready 3-bedroom home on charming street in desirable Normal Heights. Features include light and bright floorplan, spacious rooms, hardwood floors, neutral color palette, separate dining room, recessed lighting, travertine tile and much more. Expansive, galley-style kitchen with custom cabinetry, stainless steel appliances and ample storage. Large yard with covered patio and lush, drought-tolerant landscaping. A must-see!
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Homes for sale: 70 Homes sold in June: 7 Highest price: $1,455,000 Lowest price: $199,900 Median home price: $ 638,701 ABOUT THIS MARKET Forbes magazine named the region among its top places to live. This is not only a trendy area but also a sought-after location for singles, couples, families, primary residences and investment real estate. It’s definitely a seller’s market in these areas, as the supply is still low, and more buyers are looking to move closer to downtown and have the ability to walk to shops, restaurants and coffee houses. UPTOWN BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT The Brew Project offers beer tastings and space for private events, providing a unique networking experience with San Diego beer and spirits. Don’t feel like leaving the house? They’ll deliver food and beer straight to your door! 3683 Fifth Ave., Hillcrest 619.795.7890, thebrewproject.com
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MELISSA TUCCI is the Official Real Estate Agent of the San Diego Padres. #1 ranked Century 21 agent in the nation, and ranked #2 worldwide. Tucci is a top producing professional and an experienced San Diego Realtor and Broker providing a superior level of informed, professional real estate services to buyers and sellers in San Diego County. She was also recently named Spotlight Agent in Zillow Nationwide and the Front Cover Winner of Top Agent Magazine’s August issue.
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B E A U T I F U L U. Aesthetic education and personal insights from the region’s top cosmetic surgeons and dermatologists
This special section is among a series of advice columns and anonymous Q&A sessions wherein San Diegans considering anything from chemical peels and Botox to breast augmentation and rhinoplasty can interact with the city’s most esteemed physicians — before going under the knife or needle. Medical experts Dr. Steven R. Cohen, Dr. Ahmad Saad and Dr. Tracy Leong practice at FACES+ Plastic Surgery, Dermatology, Skin & Laser Center in La Jolla, an internationally recognized aesthetic medicine and cosmetic surgery facility. Clinical Professor of Plastic Surgery and Former Chief of Craniofacial and Plastic Surgery at Rady Children’s Hospital, board-certified plastic surgeon Steven R. Cohen, M.D., F.A.C.S., started and oversees the practice. These physicians will use this space to educate and interact with potential patients. This presentation by the doctors also serves as their personal introductions. Future issues will delve deeper into the nittygritty of advice based on examinations of emerging trends and cutting-edge research. For an in-person consultation with the city’s most esteemed aesthetic medical team, whose combined Ivy League training spans from University of Pennsylvania to Yale and beyond, contact FACES+ at (858) 453-7224.
What’s the latest in Lipo? Recent advances in liposuction empower expert surgeons to be master sculptors able to redefine muscular contour. Employing the latest techniques in fat removal and fat grafting, we can reshape the human form, taking fat and regenerative cells from love handles, for example, and using them to enhance breasts, buttocks and lips. —Steven R. Cohen, MD I love the idea of new boobs, but hate pain. What should I do? For natural-looking breasts and an elegant silhouette with minimal pain and rapid recovery, the surgeons at our facility developed the Harmonie Breast Enhancement procedure. For select patients, we perform surgery under local anesthesia, making the procedure not only simple and safe, but also costeffective. I can’t promise the entire process will be absolutely pain-free, but, with recent advances, many patients have reported having virtually pain-free recovery with our approach. For before-and-after photos or to see what your new breasts might look like today, try the 3D Breast Simulator at www.facesplus.com. —Steven R. Cohen, M.D.
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Steven R. Cohen, M.D. Plastic Surgeon, FACES+ Former Chief of Craniofacial and Plastic Surgery, Rady Children’s Hospital Clinical Professor of Plastic Surgery, University of California San Diego Craniofacial Surgeon, Fresh Start Surgical Gifts
I want healthy, glowing skin by summer without having to spend my bikini and yoga membership budget. Now what? Microneedling may be the answer to your dermatological prayers. It’s a great option for those who can’t afford the time and financial investment traditional laser treatments require. A pen-like device with fine needles is passed over the face, creating microscopic injuries in the top layers of the skin, triggering the body’s natural response of producing new collagen and elastin. In the days and weeks following the treatment, patients notice improved skin texture, as well as reductions in fine lines, acne, scarring, discoloration and pore size. Don’t be intimidated by the name. Microneedling is virtually painless (thank you, numbing cream) and takes only 10 to 15 minutes per treatment. Unlike laser treatments, microneedling can be done on all skin types and colors. Most patients experience 1 or 2 days of redness followed by glowing, rejuvenated skin for weeks to months. So, you can skip the lasers for now and get back to your downward dogs. Namaste! —Tracy Leong, M.D.
Tracy Leong, M.D. Director of Dermatology, FACES+ Fellow, American Academy of Dermatology Aesthetic Trainer, Allergan, Inc.
Should I get a nose job? Because the complex anatomy and mechanics of the nose are hypersensitive to minimal alteration, rhinoplasty (aka nose surgery) is a delicate procedure that requires absolute precision. Fractions of a millimeter make a world of difference when it comes to the face, so deciding whether or not to get a nose job should not be taken lightly. Having lived in six countries, learned to speak five languages and been blessed with the opportunity to experience global cultures firsthand, I’ve gained a fascination for how simple anatomical changes to the face can affect ethnic identity and individual personality. Helping patients improve their impressions of self while maintaining their ethnic and cultural identities is a moving experience for me, and one that requires careful consideration. So… should you get a nose job? I can do the work, but that decision needs to be yours alone. —Ahmad N. Saad, MD
Ahmad N. Saad, M.D. Plastic Surgeon, FACES+ Attending Plastic Surgeon, University of California San Diego
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DEL MAR RACETRACK, DEL MAR, dmtc.com The country’s top horses compete for a $1 million purse in a 1.25-mile race that brings serious racing aficionados to Del Mar. CONT. ON PAGE 34
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FLICKS ON THE BRICKS ATHENAEUM MUSIC & ARTS LIBRARY, LA JOLLA ljathenaeum.org/ flicks-on-the-bricks The Athenaeum’s 10th anniversary outdoor film-andwine series returns Thursday evenings in August with al fresco screenings of such classics as The Prince and the Showgirl (Aug. 4) and To Catch a Thief (Aug. 25).
8.7-14
OCEANSIDE INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL SUNSHINE BROOKS THEATRE, OCEANSIDE osidefilm.org See 60 movies from across the globe during a week billed as North County’s largest film festival, where live music and red carpet entrances add a touch of Tinseltown.
8.6
WESTERN REGIONAL CHILI COOKOFF DEL MAR RACETRACK, DEL MAR
dmtc.com/calendar/detail/cookoff Spice up a summer Saturday with chili samples from cooks competing to win their share of $2,500 and advance to the 2016 World Championships. It’s a gas.
PADRES HOME GAMES 8/1-3: VS. MILWAUKEE BREWERS (promotions: Bark at the Park 8/1; Taco Tuesday 8/2; All-American Special, Way Back Wednesday 8/3)
8/5-7: VS. PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES (promotions: CocktailFest, postgame fireworks 8/5; Padres Hall of Fame, Movie on the Field, Throwback Replica Jersey 8/6; Compadres Kids Run the Bases, Military Salutes – U.S. Navy Appreciation Day, KidsFest 8/7)
8/18-21: VS. ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS (promotions: Superhero Day, College Night 8/18; First Responder Salute, WineFest 8/19; SD Lunch Bag or SD Bottle Holder 8/20; Compadres Kids Run the Bases, Military Salute – Salute to the Military Family, KidsFest 8/21)
8/22-24: VS. CHICAGO CUBS (promotions: Bark at the Park, Polish Heritage Night, Youth Baseball & Softball All-Star Recognition Day 8/22; Biotech All-Stars, Taco Tuesday 8/23; All-American Special, Way Back Wednesday 8/24)
JARED GASE
8.12-15
LATIN FOOD FEST EMBARCADERO MARINA PARK NORTH, DOWNTOWN
latinfoodfest.com
Soak in Latin food, drinks and music as FOX MasterChef Claudia Sandoval and other cheflebrities bring their gastronomic A-games to the downtown waterfront for special dinners, a grand tasting event and more. CONT. ON PAGE 36
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8.13
CARDIFF DOG DAYS OF SUMMER NEWCASTLE AVE., ABERDEEN DR. AND LIVERPOOL DR., CARDIFF-BY-THE-SEA cardiff101.com/events More than 10,000 four-legged fur balls and their human counterparts are expected to kick up their paws by the beach for a day of tail-wagging fun including K9 competitions and a dogand-owner lookalike contest.
8.13
MIRA MESA FESTIVAL OF BEERS MIRA MESA COMMUNITY PARK, MIRA MESA
miramesabeerfest.com More than 30 breweries will tap kegs in Mira Mesa during an outdoor beer-tasting session paired with the sounds of San Diego Music Award winners The Routine.
8.13
YOGA FOR HOPE PETCO PARK, EAST VILLAGE
nationalevents.cityofhope.org Downward dogs will feel uplifting at this outdoor fundraiser in Petco Park, where hundreds of yogis will bend over backwards to help raise funds for City of Hope’s fight against life-threatening illnesses.
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ARTWALK@ LIBERTY STATION ARTS DISTRICT AT LIBERTY STATION, POINT LOMA
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artwalksandiego.org/libertystation
Celebrate Hillcrest’s community spirit during an enormous street party featuring a beer garden, blocks of food/artisan/vendor booths and an after-hours, DJ-driven dance party under the neighborhood’s iconic neon sign.
Peruse and purchase works by more than 200 visual artists and enjoy an interactive art project, a dozen live musical performances and street food.
CITYFEST FIFTH AVE. AND UNIVERSITY AVE., HILLCREST hillcrestcityfest.com
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TASTE OF MAINSTREET S. COAST HIGHWAY 101, ENCINITAS
encinitas101.com/events/annual-taste-of-mainstreet Take a self-guided culinary tour of more 30 Encinitas restaurants, stopping by 15 Sip Stops hosted by neighborhood shops and salons along the way.
8.18-21
TIKI OASIS CROWNE PLAZA HOTEL, MISSION VALLEY tikioasis.com
CHARLIE NEUMAN
Polynesian pop culture and tropical, poolside cocktails set the tone for this four-day island-lifestyle festival, which includes an opening night party at Bali Hai Restaurant; daytime DJs; and seminars about, hula dancing, pin-up posing and more.
8.19
SAN DIEGO CHARGERS VS. ARIZONA CARDINALS QUALCOMM STADIUM, MISSION VALLEY chargers.com The Friday-night lights shine down on the Chargers as they battle the Arizona Cardinals in the Bolts’ first pre-season home game.
CHULA VISTA HARBORFEST BAYSIDE PARK, CHULA VISTA
cvharborfest.com Three stages of live music, a classic car expo, art exhibitions and a streettaco showdown paired with spirits make a splash along the Chula Vista waterfront.
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40TH ANNUAL WORLD BODYSURFING CHAMPIONSHIPS OCEANSIDE PIER, OCEANSIDE
worldbodysurfing.org
More than 300 of the world’s top bodysurfers compete for cash and glory at this 40th annual event. CONT. ON PAGE 40
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8.27
TREASURE CHEST FEST GREEN FLASH TASTING ROOM, MIRA MESA
8.21
AMERICA’S FINEST CITY HALF MARATHON & 5K CABRILLO NATIONAL MONUMENT, POINT LOMA
greenflashbrew.com
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Follow a 13.1-mile course that runs from Cabrillo National Monument to San Diego Bay, Harbor Island, the Embarcadero and downtown before crossing the finish line in Balboa Park at this 39th annual event.
Green Flash Brewing Company’s sixth annual fundraiser for breast cancer research, an event created by Green Flash co-founder and breast cancer survivor Lisa Hinkley, exudes tropical vibes and offers rare beers, food pairings from local restaurants and culinary demos.
JARED GASE
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SAN DIEGO SPIRITS FESTIVAL PORT PAVILION ON BROADWAY PIER, DOWNTOWN sandiegospiritsfestival.com Get in the spirits at this eighth annual event slated to bring 100-plus liquor brands, a dozen restaurants, thousands of patrons and a celebrity appearance by Cheech Marin to the downtown waterfront.
8.28
BIKE THE BAY EMBARCADERO MARINA PARK SOUTH bikethebay.net Ride a bicycle across the San Diego–Coronado Bay Bridge (on the only day each year it’s legal to do so) as part of a 25-mile course that cruises through Coronado, Imperial Beach, Chula Vista, National City and downtown San Diego.
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LAUGHING STOCK AUGUST STAND-UP COMEDY SHOWS Comedy curator: Sarah Pfledderer
8.5-6 TONY HINCHCLIFFE
“It’s times like these when I ask myself the tough questions, like will things ever change, and how is the poop emoji’s teeth so white?” —Tony Hinchcliffe on Twitter @ The Comedy Store La Jolla, lajolla.thecomedystore.com
8.5-7 HEATHER MCDONALD “I watch that show I Didn’t Know I Was Pregnant. A woman just gave birth to a nine-pound baby. I hear stories like that and I get jealous. Why can’t I be fat enough to have a cramp, go to the hospital and come home with a baby? I would love that.” —Heather McDonald in I Don’t Mean to Brag @ The American Comedy Co., americancomedyco.com
8.3 JIM GAFFIGAN “Last summer, we did our first big family vacation. Well, I should clarify: we went to Disney. Now, if you haven’t been to Disney as an adult, just imagine you’re standing in line at the DMV ... and that’s it.” —Jim Gaffigan in Mr. Universe @ Cal Coast Credit Union Open Air Theatre at SDSU, as.sdsu.edu/calcoast
“I had to rent a car last week, and it never does a lot for your self-esteem when you go to the rental place and ask for the cheapest discount car you can get, then they give you the same car that you actually own.” —Paul Morrissey on Late Night with David Letterman @ The Comedy Store La Jolla, lajolla.thecomedystore.com CONT. ON PAGE 44
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“Don’t end up like me. Look at me: monogamous, in shape, sober, no debt. I’m dead inside. I did it all wrong. I blew it.” —Greg Fitzsimmons in Life on Stage @ The American Comedy Co., americancomedyco.com
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8.20 RUSSELL PETERS
“Of all the places I’ve been in the world, Beirut parties like you’ve never seen before. They literally party like there’s no tomorrow, which could very well be true over there.”
8.13 STEVE MARTIN AND MARTIN SHORT “I believe that sex is one of the most beautiful, natural, wholesome things that money can buy.” —Steve Martin in Born Standing Up @ Harrah’s Resort SoCal, harrahssocal.com
8.19-20 CHRIS FRANJOLA “Snapchat is fun if you want to watch your friends slowly slip into psychosis.” —Chris Franjola on Twitter @ The Comedy Store La Jolla, lajolla. thecomedystore.com
—Russell Peters in Notorious @ Humphrey’s Concerts By the Bay, humphreysconcerts.com
8.26-27 IAN EDWARDS
8.25-27 JB SMOOVE “Cops do not like to chase your ass. They don’t mind the car, because the car can run out of gas, or the spike bust its tires. But when you get outta that damn car, that’s when the cops get mad at your ass. Know why? ‘Cause they got all that bullsh** on their belt. They got tons of sh** they will never use. They got guns, bullets, tasers, mace, lie-detector tests, DNA test, a damn coffeemaker on that motherf***er. That sh** is heavy!” —JB Smoove on Russell Simmons Presents @ The American Comedy Co., americancomedyco.com
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“Men in suits are the biggest robbers and the biggest criminals, hands down. Bernie Madoff was one white dude in a suit. He stole more money than every black dude in the history of hoodies combined. He stole $65 billion. Black dudes in hoodies ain’t mugged a million yet.” —Ian Edwards on Conan @ The Comedy Store La Jolla, lajolla. thecomedystore.com
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ART BEAT PG. 46 | PERFORMING ARTS PG. 52 | MOVIES PG. 54 AUGUST GALLERY & EXHIBITION OPENINGS | BY SARAH PFLEDDERER
“Perfect 10”
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LA BODEGA GALLERY & STUDIOS
2196 Logan Ave., Barrio Logan, 619.255.7036, instagram.com/labodegagallery More than 150 artists spanning a wide array of disciplines confine their creativity to a narrow field: a 10-inch square. CONT. ON PAGE 48
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8.4-11.6 “PHYSIQUE” SPARKS GALLERY 530 Sixth Ave., downtown 619.696.1416, sparksgallery.com Twenty-two San Diego painters, photographs and sculptors pay homage to the human body in this exhibit highlighting the elegance of anatomies.
8.5-28 “ENDANGERED” THE STUDIO DOOR 3750 30th St., North Park 619.255.4920, thestudiodoor.com
8.3-29 MANRABBIT THE GLASHAUS 1815-B Main St., Barrio Logan theglashaus.com ManRabbit, a collaborative duo comprised of female artists who met through a Craigslist ad in 2007, present large-scale, mixed-media works
8.5-31 “PAINT THE TOWN” SAN DIEGO WATERCOLOR SOCIETY 2825 Dewey Road, Ste. 105, Liberty Station 619.876.4550, sdws.org Celebrated San Diego artist Duke Windsor, the founding Director of Exhibits aboard the USS Midway, juries an exhibit of works by local watercolorists.
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Nature’s beauty inspired this collection of art focused on vulnerable species and habitats. Ten percent of proceeds from art sales benefits the San Diego Zoo.
CLOCKWISE (from top left): “Jamila” by ManRabbit; “With the Flow” by Julia S. Rasor; “Elephants” by Hyacinthe Baron; “Chair” by Erik Gronborg; “Above the Jewel of the City” by Duke Windsor.
8.6-3.12 “THE ERIK GRONBORG EXPERIENCE” MINGEI INTERNATIONAL MUSEUM 1439 El Prado, Balboa Park 619.239.0003, mingei.org This exhibit chronicles the life of Erik Gronborg via a presentation of the renowned San Diego craftsman’s sculptures, furniture and other works.
8.6-3.12 “EUROPEAN AND SCANDINAVIAN TEXTILES” MINGEI INTERNATIONAL MUSEUM 1439 El Prado, Balboa Park 619.239.0003, mingei.org Head covers from Croatia, women’s hats from Finland and a tapestry from Hungary are among the items on display in this exhibit of textiles from Mingei’s permanent collection.
8.9 “GHIBLI II” BASIC URBAN KITCHEN + BAR 410 10th Ave., East Village 619.531.8869, thumbprintgallerysd.com Thumbprint Gallery presents Round Two of this fanart show comprised of original works inspired by celebrated Japanese director Hayao Miyazaki’s anime cinematography.
CLOCKWISE (from top left): “Tapestry” by Joseph Domjanbasic; “Dreams and Madness...” by Erik Manluctao; “Lightning in a Bottle” by Scott Rohlfs.
8.12-9.3 “IMMORTALIZED: SOMETIMES BEAUTY NEVER FADES” ARTHATCH/DISTINCTION GALLERY 317 E. Grand Ave., Escondido 760.781.5779, arthatch.org ArtHatch pays homage to hotrods in this sixth annual event featuring autoinspired art and a custom car show. CONT. ON PAGE
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CLOCKWISE (from top left): “Bound at the Heart” by Cora Crimson. “Red Flowers” by Russell Forester. “Sunset Surf” by Moira Lumpkin. Avifauna of Laysan and Neighboring Islands from 1893.
8.13-9.4 “WORKS OF WISDOM” THUMBPRINT GALLERY 920 Kline St., La Jolla 858.354.6294, thumbprintgallerysd.com Find underlying messages depicted in more than 10 artists’ works inspired by adages, idioms and quotations.
8.20-2.5 “SPACE, STRUCTURE, LIGHT: THE ART OF RUSSELL FORESTER” OCEANSIDE MUSEUM OF ART 704 Pier View Way, Oceanside 760.435.3720, oma-online.org This retrospective spotlights postwar modernist works by the late Russell Forester, the Southern California artist and architect who designed the first Jack in the Box restaurant in 1951.
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8.24-9.19 “NEVER SAY NEVER” MIKE HESS BREWING
1788 El Prado, Balboa Park 619.232.3821, sdnhm.org
3812 Grim Ave., North Park 619.255.7136, artbykami.com
The Nat presents rare books, art and historical papers that illustrate naturalists’ relationship with science.
Local curator ArtByKami spotlights paintings portraying the concept of perseverance.
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Escondido 800.988.4253, artcenter.org The music of jazz legend Fats Waller sets the tone for this sassy, sultry roof-raiser, evoking the glory days of the Harlem Renaissance.
CURTAIN CALLS
8.12-27 DISNEY’S BEAUTY AND THE BEAST KIT CARSON PARK AMPHITHEATRE
AUGUST PERFORMING ARTS By Sarah Pfledderer
3333 Bear Valley Parkway, Escondido 760.839.4691, patioplayhouse.com This (way) off-Broadway adaptation of Disney’s 1991 smash-hit film tells the tale of a man who’s transformed into a monster – and the woman whose love sets him free.
8.14-9.18 LOVE’S LABOR’S LOST THE OLD GLOBE – LOWELL DAVIES FESTIVAL THEATRE 1363 Old Globe Way, Balboa Park 619.234.5623, theoldglobe.org
8.2-7 BEAUTIFUL – THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL SAN DIEGO CIVIC THEATRE 1100 Third Ave., downtown 619.570.1100, sandiegotheatres.org Follow renowned songwriter Carole King’s life story in this musical featuring the hits that put the Grammy winner on the fast track to stardom.
bare-chested brothers from ABC’s Dancing with the Stars, light up the dance floor with an array of choreography they perform along with a cast of fellow dancers.
8.5 THE LARAMIE PROJECT DIVERSIONARY THEATRE
8.10, 8.12-13 THE MALE INTELLECT: AN OXYMORON NORTH COAST REPERTORY THEATRE
4545 Park Blvd., Ste. 101, University Heights 619.220.0097, juniortheatre.com When student Matthew Shepard is murdered, testimonies by those involved with, and affected by, the crime shed light on how a community can persevere to rebuild. Based on real events.
Learn what women want according to five boneheads, all performed by Robert Dubac, in a one-man show that pokes fun at the gender gap.
1100 Third Ave., downtown 619.570.1100, sandiegotheatres.org
8.11-14 AIN’T MISBEHAVIN’: THE FATS WALLER MUSICAL SHOW CALIFORNIA CENTER FOR THE ARTS
Maksim and Valentin Chmerkovskiy, the oft-
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Shakespeare’s romantic comedy follows four schoolmates struggling to swear off women for three years – just as perfect ones stroll through the door.
8.15-17 SUBURBAN SHOWGIRL NORTH COAST REPERTORY THEATRE 987 Lomas Santa Fe Drive, Ste. D, Solana Beach 858.481.1055, northcoastrep.org While locked in a bathroom, Wendy Walker takes a good look in the mirror, literally, contemplating her transformation from Rockette to magician’s assistant, wife and mother.
8.23-28 CABARET SAN DIEGO CIVIC THEATRE 1100 Third Ave., downtown 619.570.1100, sandiegotheatres.org This Tony Awardwinning off-Broadway musical presents a slice of 1930s nightlife in Berlin’s Kit Kat Klub, where a love triangle involving an American cabaret singer and two high-class men emerges on the eve of the Nazi party’s rise to power.
THE SOUNDS OF SUMMER Experience award-winning Broadway musicals in our beautiful outdoor theatre.
TITANIC THE MUSIC AL Tony Award for Best Musical, Titanic celebrates the human spirit in a show that will stay with you long after the curtain comes down.
AUG 17 - SEPT 3 AT 8 PM
THE ADDAMS FAMILY You’re invited to this new musical comedy. Come in, we’ll leave the lights off for you!
SEPT 14 - OCT 1 AT 7:30 PM COME EARLY FOR THE SUNSETS AND ENJOY YOUR OWN PICNIC SUPPER. NO TIME TO PLAN A PICNIC? ENJOY PRE-SHOW DINING AT OUR ARTISAN CAFÉ. SPECIAL FALL CONCERT
PHANTOM OF THE OPERA’S CHRIS MANN and BROADWAY’S SHOSHANA BEAN (WICKED, HAIRSPRAY)
November 12 • 8 pm A night of Broadway and more in a concert only to be experienced at The Moonlight. Meet and greet packages available. Don’t miss this exclusive concert!
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DON’T THINK TWICE The spotlight’s not for everyone.
Drama | Comedy Director: Mike Birbiglia Starring: Keegan-Michael Key, Gillian Jacobs, Mike Birbiglia In theaters: now When a single member of a tight-knit improv troupe is plucked to appear on a popular sketch comedy show, the unchosen actors struggle with the realization that not all of them are destined for fame.
THE REEL DEAL AUGUST’S MOTION-PICTURE PREVIEW By Michael Benninger
SUICIDE SQUAD Worst. Heroes. Ever.
C AT H Y K A N AV Y
Fantasy | Crime Director: David Ayer Starring: Will Smith, Jared Leto, Margot Robbie In theaters: August 5 Set in the same cinematic universe as Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, this film pits bad guys versus worse guys as a high-ranking government official tasks a team of supervillains with dangerous missions they stand little chance of surviving.
NINE LIVES His life just got put on paws.
Comedy | Fantasy Director: Barry Sonnenfeld Starring: Kevin Spacey, Jennifer Garner, Christopher Walken In theaters: August 5 A billionaire businessman finds his mind stuck inside a feline after stopping at a peculiar pet shop to pick up a last-minute gift for the daughter he frequently neglects.
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THE FOUNDER He took someone else’s idea and ate it up.
Biography | Drama Director: John
SAUSAGE PARTY A hero will rise.
Adventure | Comedy Directors: Greg Tiernan, Conrad Vernon Starring: Seth Rogen, Kristen Wiig, Jonah Hill In theaters: August 12 In this off-color animated film inundated with innuendo, a cartful of foul-mouthed foods fear for their lives after learning their fate is to be cooked and consumed.
FLORENCE FOSTER JENKINS Every voice deserves to be heard.
Drama | Biography Director: Stephen Frears Starring: Meryl Streep, Hugh Grant, Simon Helberg In theaters: August 12 While a tone-deaf member of New York’s elite attempts to launch a career as an opera singer, her supportive husband and accompanying pianist struggle to protect the heiress’s ego.
Crime | Drama Director: David Mackenzie Starring: Jeff Bridges, Chris Pine, Ben Foster In theaters: August 12 When two brothers in West Texas start robbing banks to save their family farm, the town’s nearly retired ranger vows to capture the crooks before leaving his post.
PETE’S DRAGON Some secrets are too big to keep.
Adventure | Animation Director: David Lowery Starring: Bryce Dallas Howard, Oakes Fegley, Wes Bentley In theaters: August 12 In Disney’s latest live-action adaptation of an animated classic, an orphan who grew up in the woods of the Pacific Northwest introduces his newfound friends to the fuzzy dragon that’s helped him survive.
KUBO AND THE TWO STRINGS His quest begins.
Fantasy | Adventure Director: Travis Knight Starring: Charlize Theron, Ralph Fiennes, Matthew McConaughey In theaters: August 19 After a village boy with magical music skills inadvertently conjures an ancient apparition, he must find his departed father’s mystical armor in order to protect the rest of his family.
WAR DOGS
DON’T BREATHE
Money, corruption and the American Dream.
From the creators of Evil Dead.
Crime | Drama Director: Todd Phillips Starring: Jonah Hill, Miles Teller In theaters: August 19 Based on actual events: Two smooth-talking 20-somethings get in over their heads after landing a $300 million contract to provide arms to America’s Middle Eastern allies.
THE SPACE BETWEEN US What’s your favorite thing about Earth?
Fantasy | Sci-Fi Director: Peter Chelsom Starring: Gary Oldman, Asa Butterfield, Carla Gugino In theaters: August 19 A teenager raised on Mars visits Earth for the first time and, after learning his body isn’t equipped for this planet’s atmosphere, eludes the scientists studying him and embarks on a mission to meet his long-distance crush and find the father he’s never known.
BEN-HUR First to finish. Last to die.
Drama | Action Director: Timur Bekmambetov Starring: Jack Huston, Morgan Freeman, Toby Kebbell In theaters: August 19 Set during biblical times, this fictional flick tells the tale of a wrongly sentenced prince who survives years of slavehood in order to exact revenge on the former friend who fingered him.
Horror | Thriller Director: Fede Alvarez Starring: Jane Levy, Stephen Lang, Dylan Minnette In theaters: August 26 Three young thieving friends find their lives on the line while attempting to rob a sightless man blind. HOPPER STONE
An ambitious salesman meets a pair of brothers with a brilliant restaurant concept and, after helping them expand the McDonald’s brand, he assumes control of the company right under their noses.
Blood always follows money.
LIAM DANIEL
Lee Hancock Starring: Michael Keaton, Laura Dern, Nick Offerman In theaters: August 5
HELL OR HIGH WATER
MECHANIC: RESURRECTION Four continents, three kills ... or the love of his life is dead.
Thriller | Action Director: Dennis Gansel Starring: Jason Statham, Tommy Lee Jones, Jessica Alba In theaters: August 26 The world’s most merciless mercenary comes out of retirement and goes on a global quest to kill those who’ve wronged him and rescue the woman he loves.
HANDS OF STONE No más. No surrender.
Drama | Sport Director: Jonathan Jakubowicz Starring: Edgar Ramirez, Robert De Niro, Usher In theaters: August 26 A Panamanian pugilist and his revered trainer face off against a formidable American opponent in this film based on the bouts between Roberto Durán and Sugar Ray Leonard.
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Aspiring entrepreneurs on the rise Confucius said, “Choose a job you love, and you will never have to work a day in your life.” Such a concept might get lost in translation for these eight San Diego entrepreneurs, who pour their hearts into labors of love, toiling away to get to the top.
“Van De Vort is a clothing and lifestyle boutique in Del Mar that opened in July 2013 and an online store that was launched in January 2014. Van De Vort specializes in contemporary and bohemian style pieces from the latest designers, most of which are INDUSTRY: FASHION exclusive to San Diego. The Van Age: 30 still a pretty young company, I think it’s De Vort look is Resides: Encinitas important that I still have my hands in laidback, yet Company: Van De Vort and almost everything. shopvandevort.com polished, and all Founded: Brick and mortar, 2013; What has been your greatest success? about combining online store, 2014 Creating a job and community for Position: Owner, buyer and the local girls to feel a part of and be edge and modern creative director proud of. silhouettes with Number of employees: 7 When I was a kid I wanted to be… feminine and PacificSD: What drives you? A dentist. I was always really good at sexy touches. ANDREA VAN DE VORT: I’ve always science – balancing a chemistry equation been somewhat of an overachiever was so satisfying – so I was pre-med for Van De Vort naturally, but I think I’m also driven by, the first two years of college, and then specializes in one, not wanting to let my Tiger Mom had an epiphany one day and realized down, and, two, my expensive taste. I that I was more passionate about fashion full styling and love nice things, and nothing feels better than I was doing lab work. wardrobing, and than earning what you get. On Saturdays, you’ll find me… strives to carry What has been your biggest struggle? Starting the weekend cleaning up the pieces for ladies My biggest struggle was definitely house first thing. As soon as the chores releasing some power and delegating jobs are done, a leisurely brunch with my of all ages.” to my employees. I’m still slowly learning husband and Cannon, then off to the —Andrea Van De Vort how to pass jobs down, but, since we’re beach for a few hours before nap time.
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“The LAB [short for collaboration] is a committed group of culinary professionals that work almost obsessively to provide guests with an uncompromised and unadulterated dining experience articulated through a series of ‘degustation’ menu experiences. Mostra Coffee is an artisan micro-roaster company that sources, roasts, brews and serves premium, fair- and direct-trade specialty coffee to wholesale, direct retail and through e-commerce.”—Michael Arquines
INDUSTRY: FOOD & BEVERAGE
Michael Arquines Age: 34 Resides: Eastlake Companies: The LAB (thelabdiningsessions.com); Mostra Coffee (mostracoffee.com) Founded: The Lab, 2008; Mostra Coffee, 2013 Position: Chef, owner, co-founder, head roaster, head of research and development Number of employees: The LAB, 8; Mostra Coffee, 18 PacificSD: What drives you? MICHAEL ARQUINES: Knowing that we are positively contributing to the growth of San Diego’s dining, coffee and craft beer cultures is a huge motivational catalyst.
What has been your biggest struggle? Having to tell my mom, who was a charge registered nurse in the ER at Kaiser Oakland for 30-plus years, that I didn’t want to be a nurse eight months before I was supposed to graduate. Being Filipino, your workpath is chosen for you at birth: you are either going to be in the medical field or the military. When I was a kid I wanted to be… A professional ninja or hauntedhouse designer. On Saturdays, you’ll find me… At ‘Mostra Saturday,’ morning-retail day, slangin’ delicious caffeinated beverages with the Mostra fam, and cooking with the LAB dining team at night.
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“Be Social is a communications agency with a fresh, savvy approach to modern media. We create digital strategies for lifestyle, beauty and fashion brands and talent.” —Ali Grant
INDUSTRY: MEDIA
Ali Grant Age: 28 Resides: Cardiff by the Sea Company: Be Social (besocialpr.com) Founded: 2011 Position: Founder Number of employees: 15
PacificSD: What drives you? ALI GRANT: Seeing my clients’ success. Knowing that our agency is an integral part of a brand or talent’s growth is an exhilarating feeling. I’m passionate about the digital and blogger world, so it’s rewarding to consistently be in the mix of what is new and now of marketing. What has been your biggest struggle? I don’t love accounting, HR and all of the nuances that come with owning your own business. We’re finally at a point where I have all of that in the hands of professionals, so I can focus on what I love.
What has been your greatest success? The launch of our digital talentmanagement division, where we manage the careers of style and beauty bloggers, has been a key to the agency’s growth. We have our pulse on all things digital, and being an integral part of the industry sets us apart. When I was a kid I wanted to be… A news anchor. I did our school’s broadcast announcements in middle school. On Saturdays, you’ll find me… I start the day with cold-brew iced coffee, a walk with my dog, and then I head to barre class. I am a total homebody in my free time. I like to keep it easy and relaxed since my workweek is jam-packed with events and meetings.
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“Canter Companies is made up of our real estate sales division, wealth-management firm, development and capital. These four divisions under one roof allow us to provide our clients with a powerful and well-rounded approach to everything from major transactions, like purchasing a home, to major life milestones to alternative investing.”—Andrew Canter
INDUSTRY: REAL ESTATE + FINANCE
Andrew Canter Age: 32 Resides: La Jolla Company: Canter Companies (cantercompanies.com) Founded: 2007 Position: CEO and founder Number of employees: 75
brokerage and wealth management. Since bringing these two industries together, we’ve realized how hard it is to convey the benefits of something that has never been done before. I have learned the extreme importance of conveying a concise message.
PacificSD: What drives you? ANDREW CANTER: The challenge. Knowing that there will be some sort of adversity that I can learn from and hopefully overcome is definitely something that gets me up in the morning.
What has been your greatest success? Creating jobs and being a part of the lives of our 75-plus team members.
What has been your biggest struggle? A major struggle as of late has been trying to drive home the concept of our bringing together our real estate
When I was a kid I wanted to be… An attorney, because I liked to argue. Then I realized there was a lot more to it than that. On Saturdays, you’ll find me… Outside. I’m a bit of an adrenaline junky and love anything active.
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“Elite Lifestyle Management is a membersonly lifestyle-management and luxuryconcierge firm. We provide individually tailored services ranging from travel and entertainment to family and home management, day-to-day errands and creating bespoke experiences. Whether it’s for business or pleasure, our memberships are designed to help clients reclaim their most valuable asset: time.”—Michelle St. Clair
INDUSTRY: LIFESTYLE
Michelle St. Clair Age: 31 Resides: Kensington Company: Elite Lifestyle Management (clubelm.com) Founded: 2014 Position: Founder and CEO Number of employees: 5
PacificSD: What drives you? MICHELLE ST. CLAIR: We’ve seen firsthand corporate members that have enjoyed an increase in client acquisition and revenue as a direct result of the services we provide to their clients. Knowing that we are a driving force behind another business’s success is hugely gratifying. What has been your biggest struggle? I did not have a traditional upbringing in the sense of family stability and support. I wasn’t armed with many important tools a typical person would possess entering
adulthood. I’ve learned that we are all capable of reaching our goals, regardless of privilege. What has been your greatest success? The introduction of a new business concept to San Diego that is advancing our city in the realm of both luxury and lifestyle services. I consider it a huge success to contribute to the continued evolution of San Diego as a metropolitan destination. When I was a kid I wanted to be… An interior designer. My mom would always come home to a rearranged house. On Saturdays, you’ll find me… Never in the same place as the previous Saturday. I’m always seeking out new experiences and destinations. Knowing what’s new and notable is a must in my line of work.
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“Classy is the world’s first socialimpact platform committed to helping organizations solve social problems more effectively and efficiently. Since launching in 2011, we’ve helped more than 2,500 social enterprises raise hundreds of millions of dollars. Classy also hosts the Collaborative and Classy Awards to recognize excellence in social innovation.”—Pat Walsh
INDUSTRY: CHARITY
Pat Walsh Age: 36 Resides: East Village Company: Classy (classy.org) Founded: 2006 Position: Co-founder and chief impact officer Number of employees: 200
was our team’s belief in what we were doing, coupled with trust in each other and a lot of grit. So, if there’s a lesson to be learned there, it’s believing in the value you’re trying to create, trusting in the people around you and having a get-s**t-done attitude.
PacificSD: What drives you? PAT WALSH: We’re fortunate to support organizations doing incredible work around the world, like building schools, addressing disaster-relief efforts, tackling food scarcity and thousands of other critical issues. What drives our team is knowing that we’re playing an important role in helping those organizations to succeed.
What has been your greatest success? Over the years, we’ve had a number of defining moments for our company, most recently hosting an incredible Collaborative + Classy Awards in Boston. Our greatest success, though, has been building an amazing team and providing measurable value to some of the top nonprofits and social enterprises around the world.
What has been your biggest struggle? We’ve had to deal with pretty much every struggle imaginable since we founded the company in 2006. The constant through all of those struggles
When I was a kid I wanted to be… An architect. On Saturdays, you’ll find me… Downtown.
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“Lord Wallington is a handcrafted-in-theUSA lifestyle brand for men that redefines grooming and wardrobe staples. Lord Wallington is a brand of CGO Enterprises, Inc., which is owned by my wife [Anda] and myself, which also includes House of Andaloo and CGO Private Label.”—Immanuel Ontiveros
INDUSTRY: FASHION
Immanuel Ontiveros
Age: 31 Resides: Little Italy Company: Lord Wallington (lordwallington.com) Founded: 2012 Position: President and CEO Number of employees: 2 PacificSD: What drives you? IMMANUEL ONTIVEROS: Family. What has been your biggest struggle? Saying ‘no.’ I learned that you can’t always say ‘yes’ to people and you have to set boundaries; otherwise you’re working for free all the time. What has been your greatest success? After two failed brand names, finally launching Lord Wallington. When I was a kid I wanted to be… A police officer. On Saturdays, you’ll find me… At Fathom Crossfit.
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“Zeeto is pioneering the next generation of traffic-monetization technology by enabling our clients to take large streams of visitor traffic and up-value each user via a one-to-one optimized funnel that asks smart questions and reveals valuable targeting data. The result is hyper-targeted ad inventory ready for advertisers to bid on in the Zeeto Ad Exchange.”—Stephan Goss
INDUSTRY: TECHNOLOGY
Stephan Goss Age: 28 Resides: Downtown Company: Zeeto (zeeto.io) Founded: 2010 Position: CEO Number of employees: 75
PacificSD: What drives you? STEPHAN GOSS: Building cool and new technology that has an impact and changes the industry. What has been your biggest struggle? Hiring. When you start your own business, no one tells you how to hire and what attributes to look for in certain positions you have no experience with. What has been your greatest success? Being able to have consistent, month-to-month growth and not rely solely on one big win to keep the company on an upward trajectory. When I was a kid I wanted to be… Moving to the U.S. [from Switzerland] and becoming a businessman. On Saturdays you’ll find me… On a horse, playing polo at the Del Mar Polo Fields.
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Poke, Mon! Go!
TASTE THE LATEST CRAZE THAT’S TIPPING THE SCALES TOWARD FRESH FISH By Sara Norris A traditional Hawaiian salad comprised of chilled and chopped raw fish, soy sauce, sesame oil and scallions (among a sea of other variations), Poke is making waves on mainland menus these days. Don’t be a slow poke – get caught up in the tasty, protein-packed trend at these 11 restaurants that have San Diegans hooked. CONT. ON PAGE 74
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Pokirrito Pokirrito The owner of Convoy Street’s famed RakiRaki Ramen & Tsukemen recently opened a fast-casual poke and sushi burrito spot next door. Chef Junya Watanabe serves only the freshest, highest-quality hand-line-caught tuna, which he marinates in a secret sauce made with a “golden ratio” of ingredients. 4646 Convoy St., Ste. 101-A, Kearny Mesa, pokirritosd.com CONT. ON PAGE 76
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DOWNTOWN LOCATION 1007 5th Avenue #101 San Diego, CA 92101
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Good Good Time Time Poke/Grass Poke/Grass Skirt Skirt
Pokirrito Sol Sol Cal Cal Café Café The popular East Village eatery (owned and operated by former NFL star Jacob Bell) has broken from its vegan roots to present a collection of fresh poke bowls, which cost only $6 after 4 p.m. Sushi-grade tuna, presented pure or spicy, comes piled atop brown rice or salad with a choice of sauces – teriyaki and ginger miso are among regulars’ faves – and healthy toppings. 910 J St., East Village, 619.319.9797, solcal.com CONT. ON PAGE 78
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This fall, SDCM (Firehouse American Eatery + Lounge, Vin de Syrah, Analog Bar, Kettner Exchange) will open Good Time Poke (which, after dark, will feature a secret passageway into the an adjoining, tiki-inspired speakeasy called Grass Skirt) at the former Grand Avenue location of Good Time Charlie’s in Pacific Beach. Kettner’s chef Brian Redzikowski and mixologist Steven Tuttle will oversee the menus at both venues, creating seasonal poke dishes and island-inspired cocktails to go with them. 910 Grand Ave., Ste. 101, Pacific Beach, goodtimepoke.com
Decadent. Modern. Timeless.
Happy Hour (Bar Area) Sun - Fri 3 - 6pm $3 - $6 Select Small Plates & Bottled Beers $4 Draft Beer & Well Cocktails $4 Off Greek Wine Taco Tuesdays Happy Hour $3 - $6 Tacos Wine Wednesdays (6 - 11pm) Half Off All Bottles of Wine Live Music Wednesdays (6 - 10pm) & Fridays (10pm - close)
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San San Diego Diego Poke Poke Co. Co. In 2016, San Diego Poke Co. went from farmers market to brick-and-mortar. Fans will still find market-stand favorites, along with a new build-yourown option and eight specialty poké bowls like the spicy “Off the Hook” bowl made with tuna, serrano peppers, chili flakes, white and green onions, and crushed Flamin’ Hot Cheetos in its Oh No Sauce. 10387 Friars Road, Mission Valley, 619.584.4786, sdpokeco.com
San Diego Poke Co.’s Taco ’Bout It Poke.
Rolled Rolled Up Up Hillcrest’s Rolled Up (from the man behind the neighborhood’s popular Project Pie pizza parlor) serves sushi rolls the size of burritos. Healthy and grand, The Pokey is stuffed with ahi poke, Persian cucumber, lettuce, masago (smelt roe), tempura crunch, wasabi soy mayo and ginger Bitchin’ Sauce. 3884 Fourth Ave., Hillcrest, 619.358.9397, rolledup.com
Poké Poké Go Go Poké Go brings Hawaiian flavor to Hillcrest, offering poke á la carte (served with seaweed salad and masago, aka smelt roe) or on a platter with rice and salad. The menu includes ahi, salmon, shrimp and tako (octopus) pokes dressed with a selection of five sauces, so there are lots of combinations to try. New locations coming soon to Rancho Bernardo, La Jolla and Pacific Beach. 3614 Fifth Ave., Hillcrest, 619.230.5549, pokesd.com
Yoshino Yoshino Japanese Japanese Deli Deli This diminutive, cash-only, grab-and-go Japanese deli has a big following in North County. The daily supply of fresh-made sushi and poke bowls sells out quickly. 2913 State St., Carlsbad, 760.889.0309 CONT. ON PAGE 80
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Brian’s 24’s Waffle Cristo — ham, turkey and melted cheddar cheese between two halves of a bacon waffle sprinkled with powdered sugar. Served with sweet potato fries and warm syrup on the side.
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Pokewan Pokewan This fall, the owners of Carlsbad’s Blue Ocean Robata & Sushi Bar will open a new poke place next door, giving guests that chance to create poke bowls to-go. Seven kinds of fish will make a splash on the menu, as will a catch of the day to go with a selection of bases, sauces and toppings. 2958 Madison St., Carlsbad, 858.886.9909
Bali Bali Hai Hai Restaurant Restaurant Enjoy poke with a view of San Diego Bay at Bali Hai, the waterfront restaurant that hosts the annual I Love Poke Festival. Served in a vertical stack, Bali Hai poke is made with ahi, avocado, seaweed salad, masago and crunchy wonton chips. 2230 Shelter Island Drive, Shelter Island, 619.222.1181, balihairestaurant.com
It’s It’s Raw Raw Poke Poke Shop Shop This pop-up poke shop is a traveling favorite, serving fresh-made poke and other Hawaiian dishes several days a week at farmer’s markets in Leucadia and Mira Mesa, as well as at Stone Brewing’s Stone Company Store on Kettner Boulevard and Culture Brewing Company in Solana Beach. Visit the website for locations and schedules. itsrawpokeshop.com
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This new Oceanside spot is doing for poke what Chipotle did for the burrito. The place is BYOB (build your own bowl), meaning patrons move down the kitchen line, choosing a base (white rice, brown rice or salad), fish, sauces and toppings along the way. Don’t leave without a macaron ice cream sandwich. 3480 Marron Road, Ste. 3B-101, Oceanside, 760.295.9086
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Tequila may rule Taco Tuesdays, but rum deserves its moment in the sun, too. As such, the powers that be have ordained Tuesday, August 16, National Rum Day, a great day (as if any other day weren’t) for visiting the city’s buzzing bars. Forget the two-martini lunch — it’s time to get rumming.
Photographer K.C. Alfred shot model Amy Scott at Sycamore Den in Normal Heights. Hair and makeup up by Amanda ThornePritchard. Styled by Leslie Hackett.
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Nice Mangoes
Housemade rum blend, mango, fresh lime, falernum (Jamaican sweet syrup), allspice bitters, absinthe. Sycamore Den gives classic libations a refreshing twist. Nice Mangoes, the Normal Heights cocktail haven’s version of the mango daiquiri, incorporates only fresh ingredients and raises the complexity with spicy, herbal and bitter notes. This novel take on an island favorite conjures images of palm trees and white, sandy beaches.
Sycamore Den 3391 Adams Ave., Normal Heights 619.563.9019, sycamoreden.com
Ancient Astronaut Dark spiced rum, aged rum, Jamaican rum, grapefruit, lime, cinnamon bark syrup, absinthe.
Ancient Astronauts help patrons feel weightless at Kindred, a popular vegan restaurant in South Park. The cocktail’s flavor profile is layered with three types of rum and complemented by notes of cinnamon. Grapefruit juice lends a refreshing touch that balances absinthe’s herbal hints. This anti-gravity potion is available only on Thursdays, the venue’s weekly tiki-takeover. CONT. ON PAGE 84
Kindred 1503 30th St., South Park 619-546-9653, barkindred.com
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Hamilton’s Hornblower
Demerara rum, Navy-strength rum, Bianco vermouth, lemon, pineapple, cinnamon, pomegranate, champagne. With 30 rums in its beverage program, Kettner Exchange offers a port in the storm for discerning cocktail lovers. The Little Italy hotspot’s Hamilton’s Hornblower incorporates tropical and spice notes along with pomegranate’s tartness and a refreshing dose of bubbles. It’s strong enough to make a sailor blush, yet delicate enough to be served in a punch-bowl-style vessel and shared with ladylike landlubbers.
Kettner Exchange 2001 Kettner Blvd., Little Italy 619.255.2001, kentterexchange.com
Austrian Muscle Relaxer Stroh 160-proof Austrian butterscotch rum, light rum, coconut syrup, maraschino liqueur, fresh pineapple and lemon juice.
Over-the-counter painkillers have nothing on this over-the-bar elixir from Fairweather beverage director Anthony Schmidt. The formula is simple: butterscotch plus cherry plus pineapple and coconut equals a lazy afternoon in the sun on the venue’s outdoor deck, which Schmidt refers to as “an island in the sky.” CONT. ON PAGE 86
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Rum, tarragon, orange blossom water, lime, absinthe. A member of the sunflower family, tarragon let’s the sunshine into a flavorful cocktail at Catania. The herb appears in the La Jolla snazzy restaurant-and-bar’s Dragoncello, balancing the drink’s sweetness stemming from rum and orange blossom water. Served in a delicate coupe glass, it’s the perfect pairing for a sunset over the ocean.
Catania 7863 Girard Ave., La Jolla 858.551.5105, cataniasd.com
Tortuga
Overproof blended black rum, sweet vermouth, crème de cacao, housemade curaçao, housemade grenadine, fresh lemon, lime and orange juice. Credited with building the nation’s largest rum collection, San Francisco bar owner and author Martin Cate partnered with San Diego hospitality purveyors CH Projects in creating False Idol, the hidden bar within Little Italy’s Craft & Commerce. The conglomeration has produced, among other noteworthy cocktails, the tantalizing Tortuga. “Classic tiki is less about the beach,” says Cate, “than the elegant, romantic and escapist feel of a torch-lit twilight escape on a distant atoll.” CONT. ON PAGE 88
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H2O Sushi & Izakaya will soon have Hillcrest hooked. Fresh fish and impeccable service are the name of the game at this brand-new Japanese gastropub on Fifth Avenue (located in the space formerly occupied by D-Bar), where highly trained chefs rely on traditional principles to create modern delicacies. H2O Sushi & Izakaya’s menu offerings include a Japanese take on carpaccio, seasonal varieties of oysters as well as an amazing array of small plates made with local meats and produce. The restaurant’s beverage program spotlights 18-year-old Japanese whiskys, inventive paired cocktails and everpopular Sake Bombs (which are two bucks apiece during happy hour). The expansive realm H2O Sushi & Izakaya calls home is pure white except for blue-neon accents that create a coolerthan-life dining experience. Enormous metal curtains hanging from the soaring, open-beam ceiling add drama to every meal, reflecting the sun’s rays into the restaurant from noon ’til dusk. For delectable Japanese fusion cuisine, exquisite décor and a new take on the catch of the day, visit H2O Sushi & Izakaya, which promises to be mouthwatering in more ways than one.
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Treasure Chest Punch Aged rum, champagne, pineapple, lime, orange juice, orange curaçao, vanilla gomme syrup, Dale DeGroff’s Pimento Aromatic Bitters (serves eight).
Entire bottles of rum and champagne appear in this family affair — an eight-person cocktail experience that really packs a punch. Sweet and exotic, the monstrous libation has notes of baking spice, tropical fruit and vanilla. On another note, call Uber. NANCEE E. LEWIS
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Surfer in Panama Hamilton Jamaican Pot Still Gold Rum, Amaro Meletti, Luxardo maraschino cherry liqueur, fresh pineapple, pressed lime, Angostura bitters.
Thanks to the Surfer in Panama, one of six rum-based cocktails on the forward-thinking beverage menu at Masters Kitchen & Cocktail in Oceanside, hanging ten (or maybe 20 minutes) doesn’t require jumping in the water. Inspired by local wave-riding culture, this chilled-out concoction uses Jamaican rum distilled from molasses. The seafaring spirit has flavors of banana and spice, and is aged for up to five years.
Masters Kitchen & Cocktail 208 South Coast Highway, Oceanside 760.231.6278, mastersoceanside.com
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Polite Provisions 4696 30th St., North Park 619.677.3784, politeprovisions.com
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BEAR COOKIE No need to get caught with your hand in the cookie jar when you can get your paws on a dessert-like concoction straight from the taps at Vista’s small-butsturdy Bear Roots Brewing. Installed by a husbandand-wife team in the belly of their existing homebrewsupply shop, this nano-sized operation is receiving rave reviews for quality beers best exemplified by this semisweet, nutty, chocolaty concoction brewed with cacao nibs and peanut butter. Bear Roots Brewing, 1213 S. Santa Fe Ave., Vista, bearrootsbrewing.com
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If there is any upside to tragedy, it’s added perspective, renewed respect for life and the spirit of communal love and support that such negative events evoke. In response to the June mass-shootings at Pulse Nightclub in Florida, Karl Strauss brewmaster Paul Segura teamed up with LGBTQ operation Hillcrest Brewing to create this red ale to raise money in support of survivors and families of the deceased. This single act of kindness, acceptance and humanity inspired brewers throughout the county to brew their own beers under the same moniker, each with the same mission to send love, understanding and much-needed donations to non-profits doing work to repair the damage in Orlando. Multiple Breweries including Hillcrest Brewing Co., 2Kids Brewing Co., AleSmith Brewing Co., Amplified Ale Works, Bagby Beer Co., Belching Beaver Brewery, Border X Brewing Co., ChuckAlek Independent Brewers, Gordon Biersch, Intergalactic Brewing Co., Karl Strauss Brewing Co., Mission Brewery, Second Chance Beer Co., South Park Brewing Co., Wavelength Brewing Co. CONT. ON PAGE 92
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BREWMASTER Q&A WITH COSIMO SORRENTINO HEAD BREWER—MONKEY PAW PUB & BREWERY, EAST VILLAGE & SOUTH PARK BREWING CO., SOUTH PARK
Brandon Hernández: What drives you to brew so many collaborations? COSIMO SORRENTINO: The vast majority of brewers I meet are incredible people who truly care about what is in the glass, but unfortunately not everyone is given the opportunity to focus on the beer or has the freedom to evolve and learn due to business, marketing or investor concerns. Collaborations transcend these restrictions.
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What are some of your collaboration beers that San Diegans can get their hands on in August? I worked with Cellarmaker in San Francisco for a beer that showed up at ALS Fest, and that beer will be on-tap at Hamilton’s Tavern in South Park on August 13. South Park Brewing Company should have All You Need Is Love, an IPA brewed with beet juice in collaboration with Hillcrest Brewing Company to raise money for victims of the Pulse Nightclub massacre. And maybe, just maybe, there is still some Baby Bonobos—a session version of our wildly popular San Diego pale ale—on at Gordon Biersch, where I brewed it with longtime San Diego brewing fixture, Doug Hasker. PAUL BODY
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ince late last year, when Saint Archer Brewery and Ballast Point Brewing & Spirits sold to a multi-national conglomerate, San Diego’s brewing scene has been something of a house-divided. Most are staunchly opposed to the presence of Big Beer in the world’s craft-brewing capital, but rather than throw stones, Monkey Paw and South Park Brewing headman Cosimo Sorrentino has extended olive branches and started public dialogs in hopes of bringing the brewer community together. He’s also brewing up a storm in tandem with local contemporaries, creating collaboration beers debuting across the county. Even with the cramped calendar that comes with the aforementioned endeavors, he took the time to sit a spell and catch up.
What sort of headway has been made in bringing the brewing community back together? The general level of aggression in the scene has receded quite a bit. The respect we have for each other as beer-lovers, hard workers, artists and individuals has brought insight to and transcended the decisions of business-owners during this period of rapid expansion and changing morals. And now there are whispers of collaborations with a brewery or two that, only a few months ago, would’ve seemed impossible.
How do you handle having such a full plate with two breweries, collaborations and your endeavors off-the-clock? Right now, beer is my wife, my child and my hobby. I have yet to meet someone who has been presented the opportunity I am lucky enough to have. There are brewers that have worked in this town for 20-plus years to create and maintain our community, set the quality standards and, most importantly, establish a sense of camaraderie and respect. I would be doing a disservice to my city, our industry and the drinkers who spend their hard-earned money if I didn’t take full advantage of this unique period and place in the industry. San Diego as a whole is making better beer every week and I am happy to be a small cog in that machine.
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NORTH PARK BEER CO. This long-anticipated eponymous entrant into San Diego’s beeriest community finally debuted this summer. Upon entry, the space greets customers with masterful design elements from Basile Studio that convey North Park’s wood-rich, craftsman heritage across two stories in tandem with beers from founder and (former) homebrewer extraordinaire, Kelsey McNair. A well-known hop-bomb, Hop Fu! IPA, currently is on tap along with mostly low-alcohol beers—a pale ale, Scottish session ale, stout, cream ale, rye-infused Pilsner and more—all of which buck fruiting, wild-yeast and other trends du jour to create beer that’s unpretentious, approachable and deliciously traditional. 3038 University Ave., North Park, northparkbeerco.com
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CULVER BEER CO. Love Belgian beers? So do the founders of this new addition to Carlsbad’s buzzing brew-scene, and they serve just about every style—wit, golden strong ale, saison, tripel. Love hoppy beers? Well, that’s not exactly their (brown) bag, but they respect hop-heads’ right to a bitter, fruity pint and are making plenty of those just for that contingent—pale ales and IPAs both single and double. Pass through a wooden tunnel-style entrance into a mood-lit barrelroom and bar with shuffleboard and a beer-board a dozen-strong, then choose your own adventure, be it Belgian, pure SoCal or a mash-up of both. 2719 W. Loker Ave., Ste. D, Carlsbad, culverbeer.com
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AUGUST 19 & 20 | STONE 20TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION VIP BREWERS RECEPTION & INVITATIONAL BEER FESTIVAL Stone Brewing is turning the big two-oh and, in doing so, is taking what’s already the county’s largest annual brew-haha to unprecedented heights. Friday Night’s VIP reception will feature an assortment of rare ales and lagers plus the chance to mingle with the brewers who forged them, while Saturday will offer two sessions of liquid enjoyment featuring more than 100 beers from 60-plus breweries, plus live music, a cigar lounge and more. It’s two decades of brewing ingenuity celebrated in proper style. Times vary, CSU San Marcos, 333 S. Twin Oaks Valley Road, San Marcos.
AUGUST 27 | TREASURE CHEST FEST For six straight years, Green Flash Brewing has waged war on breast cancer via this beer-and-food festival benefiting the Susan G. Komen Foundation. This time around, it’ll feature a Hawaiian luau theme as well as Treasure Chest IPA, an India pale ale brewed with grapefruit, prickly pear juice and hibiscus flowers for a celebratory touch of pink. Noon, Green Flash Brewing Co., 6550 Mira Mesa Blvd., Mira Mesa, greenflashbrew.com
Brandon Hernández is a native San Diegan with a fervent passion for craft beer and the talented individuals who produce it. He is the author of Complete Guide to San Diego Breweries, Marketing Manager for AleSmith Brewing Co. and contributes beer-centric content to national and San Diego-based publications. The first publication for which he ever wrote about beer was PacificSD. Follow him on Twitter: @sdbeernews and @offdutyfoodie.
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The L.A. hip-hop/EDM quartet has collaborated with Justin Bieber, David Guetta, will.i.am, Snoop Dogg and other big-timers. The group’s biggest hit, “Like a G6,” reached Number One on iTunes and the Billboard Hot 100 chart in 2010, marking the first time Asian-American act accomplished this feat. Their latest release, the “KTown Riot” EP, dropped in 2014. CONT. ON PAGE 96
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GARY CLARK JR. 8.2-3
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SOUNDS LIKE A PLAN
BY SCOTT MCDONALD
AUGUST CONCERT CALENDAR 8/1: BOZ SCAGGS
8/3: BETH HART
@ Humphreys Concerts by the Bay, humphreysconcerts.com
@ Belly Up, bellyup.com
This veteran singer/songwriter and one-time lead singer of the Steve Miller Band also teamed up with Michael McDonald and Steely Dan’s Donald Fagan in The New York Rock and Soul Revue (’89-’92).
8/2: DURAN DURAN @ Sleep Train Amphitheatre, livenation.com Formed in 1978, the indomitable English quartet returns to San Diego on its Paper Gods Tour with disco vets CHIC and L.A. DJ Tokimonsta in tow.
8/3: WEEZER & PANIC! AT THE DISCO @ Sleep Train Amphitheatre, livenation.com
KURT VILE @ HOUSE OF BLUES, HOUSEOFBLUES.COM/SANDIEGO
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This singer/songwriter/ multi-instrumentalist co-founded indie rock band The War on Drugs with Adam Granduciel before releasing six studio albums on his own.
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Austin-based guitar slinger Gary Clark Jr. spends two nights in San Diego playing songs from his latest blues opus, “The Story of Sonny Boy Slim.”
Two of mainstream rock’s popular veteran acts join forces for a coheadlining summer tour, each to promote a new album.
8/3: ANDERSON PAAK & THE FREE NATIONALS @ House of Blues, houseofblues.com/sandiego The Dr. Dre/Kendrick Lamar collaborator brings his fantastic live band to San Diego to play cuts from his new album, “Malibu.”
The 1993 Female Vocalist winner of Ed McMahon’s Star Search, Beth Hart is best known for her 1999 hit, “LA Song (Out of This Town).
8/4: KANSAS @ Humphreys Concerts by the Bay, humphreysconcerts.com These ’70s rockers are best known for their singles “Carry On Wayward Son” and “Dust in the Wind.”
8/4: KENNY CHESNEY @ Sleep Train Amphitheatre, livenation.com Eight years since he last brought his sexy tractor to San Diego, the “No Shoes, No Shirt, No Problem” country singer returns for his Spread the Love tour.
8/4&5: KC AND THE SUNSHINE BAND @ Sycuan Casino, sycuan.com Strap on your “Boogie Shoes” for backto-back nights with one of disco and funk’s most enduring acts.
8/5: GIRL TALK @ Del Mar Thoroughbred Club, dmtc.com/concerts An engineer before turning to music, Pittsburgh’s Gregg Gillis (aka Girl Talk) releases his albums as pay-what-youwant downloads.
8/12: BUDDY GUY
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Having been replaced by his brother since taking a hiatus in 2008, the veteran reggae band’s original front man and lead singer, Ali Campbell, is back with founding members Mickey Virtue and Astro.
The legendary blues guitarist and Rock and Roll Hall of Famer has won multiple Grammy Awards and been presented with the National Medal of Arts. Jeff Beck opens.
8/6: FLOGGING MOLLY @ Cal Coast Credit Union Open Air Theatre, as.sdsu.edu/calcoast The seven-piece Celtic rockers from L.A. feature San Diegan and former professional skateboarder Matt Hensley on accordion.
8/12: INDIGO GIRLS
BROOK BOLING
8/5: UB40
8/12, 13: SETH MACFARLANE @ Embarcadero Marina Park South, sandiegosymphony.org The filmmaker, singer and creator of Family Guy and American Dad spends two nights showcasing his singing chops in a show titled “Seth MacFarlane and the Great American Songbook.”
@ Humphreys Concerts by the Bay, humphreysconcerts.com
8/13: 311
The Grammy Award-winning folk duo released their 14th studio album, “One Lost Day,” last year.
In 2014, these Nebraska-based funk rockers released their 11th studio album, “STER3OL1TH1C” – their first record in six years.
@ Del Mar Thoroughbred Club, dmtc.com/concerts
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@ MOONSHINE BEACH, MOONSHINEBEACHSD.COM One-time lead vocalist of rock band Hey Monday, Pope became the first female winner of NBC’s The Voice in 2012.
SUM 41 @ QUALCOMM STADIUM, SANDIEGO.GOV/QUALCOMM
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The Canadian pop-punkers hit San Diego during another trek around North America with the Vans Warped Tour, which brings 70-plus bands to seven stages in Qualcomm’s parking lot. CONT. ON PAGE 98
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8/13: JASON ALDEAN
8/19: THIEVERY CORPORATION
@ Sleep Train Amphitheatre, livenation.com
@ Del Mar Thoroughbred Club, dmtc.com/concerts Fresh from a recent headlining slot at San Diego Oysterfest, downtempo DJs Eric Hilton and Rob Garza are embarking on a world tour to celebrate their 20th anniversary together.
8/14: DEMI LOVATO & NICK JONAS
8/20: AMY GRANT
@ Sleep Train Amphitheatre, livenation.com
@ Embarcadero Marina Park South, sandiegosymphony.org
Friends since co-starring in the 2008 Disney Channel film “Camp Rock,” the two pop megastars are hitting the road together on the Future Now Tour.
Christian singer Amy Grant (aka Mrs. Vince Gill) has won six Grammys, written three books and released 15 albums.
8/17: US THE DUO
8/19, 20: THE USED
@ House of Blues, houseofblues.com/sandiego
@ Observatory North Park, observatorysd.com
Los Angeles husband-and-wife folk duo Michael and Carissa Alvarado toured with Pentatonix and released their third album, “Just Love,” this year.
The Utah rockers commemorate 15 years together by playing their selftitled debut album one night, and second album, “In Love and Death,” (2004) the next night during a string of two-night stops across North America. CONT. ON PAGE 100
8/19: BRANDI CARLILE @ Cal Coast Credit Union Open Air Theatre, as.sdsu.edu/calcoast Currently on tour with the Old Crow Medicine Show, Carlile released the vinyl-only “Live at KCRW Morning Becomes Eclectic” album during Record Store Day in April.
GRACE POTTER 8.15
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Having released her solo debut, “Midnight,” last summer, the pop rocker is still on the road (touring sans the Nocturnals) a year later.
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Ahead of his seventh album (“They Don’t Know,” which drops in September), country singer Jason Aldean brings his Six String Circus Tour to Chula Vista to perform his new hit “Lights Come On” and classics including “My Kind of Party.”
RODRIGO Y GABRIELA @ BELLY UP, BELLYUP.COM
After a blistering set at last year’s KAABOO, the Mexico City guitar duo returns to San Diego for a pair of intimate, sold-out shows.
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GUNS N’ ROSES @ QUALCOMM STADIUM, SANDIEGO.GOV/QUALCOMM
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Before beginning his tenure as AC/DC’s new front man, Axl Rose returns to San Diego for the ‘Not in This Lifetime…’ tour with original GNR band mates Slash and Duff McKagan.
8/21: COMMON KINGS
8/27: GOV’T MULE
@ Pala, palacasino.com
@ Humphrey’s, humphreysconcerts.com
O.C.’s Common Kings mix the soul of Michael Jackson and Stevie Wonder with traditional Polynesian sounds.
Originally an Allman Brothers Band side project, this jam band quartet is still fronted by guitarist Warren Hayes.
8/23: BEN HARPER & THE INNOCENT CRIMINALS
8/27: SNOOP DOGG & WIZ KHALIFA
@ Humphrey’s, humphreysconcerts.com
@ Sleep Train Amphitheatre, livenation.com
KAABOO top act Harper, backed by The Innocent Criminals for the first time in 10 years, returns to S.D. with his “Call It What It Is” album and tour.
Engulfed in a thick haze of smoke nightly, the two rappers join forces for The High Road Summer Tour featuring Kevin Gates and Jhené Aiko.
8/26: HOT CHIP
8/29: DEFTONES
@ Observatory North Park, observatorysd.com
@ Cal Coast Credit Union Open Air Theatre, as.sdsu.edu/calcoast
The Mercury Prize-nominated British synth-poppers dropped their sixth studio album, “Why Make Sense?” in 2015.
On the heels of its April-released eighth album, “Gore,” the Sacramento alt-metal quintet marches toward its 30th year together with a new tour.
8/26: DAVE MATTHEWS BAND @ Sleep Train Amphitheatre, livenation.com The two-time Grammy winner, who has returned to his acting roots in recent years, returns to South Bay with his American rock jam band.
8/26: PEPPER @ Del Mar Thoroughbred Club, dmtc.com/concerts San Diego-by-way-of-Hawaii reggaerock trio Pepper released its seventh studio album, “Ohana,” in April.
8/27: GEORGE BENSON @ Thorton Winery, thortonwine.com
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The Rock and Roll Hall of Famer and multipleGrammy-winning guitar pioneer returns to San Diego on his new Luminosity World Tour.
ADRIANO SCOGNAMILLO
The 10-time Grammy-winning jazz guitarist has released, or been featured on, hundreds of albums.
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S P I N G EDM &S N I M O C P U RMANCE DJ PERFttO McDonald By Sco
This Connecticut-born DJ released his US Dance Chart No. 1 hit, “Insomnia,” last year and has remixed Coldplay and Halsey in 2016.
8/14: FLUME
8/20: GTA
@ Valley View Casino Center, valleyviewcasinocenter.com
@ Omnia, omnianightclub.com
In May, Australian sensation Flume released his second album, “Skin,” which features collaborations with Kai, Little Dragon, Vince Staples, Tove Lo, Beck and more.
8/18: JAUZ
8/12: NGHTMRE
@ Omnia, omnianightclub.com
@ Omnia, omnianightclub.com
Here’s a chance to see the trap DJ EarMilk.com called “Skrillex 2.0” before he teams up with Slander for the Gud Vibrations North American Tour.
After remixing the likes of Ed Sheeran and Childish Gambino, this young L.A. DJ has gone on a tear, releasing a handful of singles in the last few months.
8/19: BORGEOUS
8/13: BONDAX
@ Omnia, omnianightclub.com
@ Bang Bang, bangbangsd.com English duo Bondax (Adam Kaye and George Townsend) haven’t released much music lately, but that hasn’t stopped these young DJs from amassing nearly six million followers on Soundcloud.
Best known for “Tsunami,” his 2013 smash-hit collaboration with DVBBS, L.A./Vegas-based DJ Borgeous (John Borger) is slated to release his full-length debut, “13,” in August.
8/20: DANNY AVILA @ Bassmnt, bassmntsd.com
8/13: ELEPHANTE @ Bassmnt, bassmntsd.com DJ/producer/Harvard grad Elephante (Tim Wu) released his latest single, “Catching On (feat. Nevve),” in July.
This Spanish electro-house producer first started DJing when he was only 15. Now 21, he has released music on Dim Mak, Sony/Columbia and Interscope.
Miami’s GTA (Matthew Van Toth and Julio Mejia) have played festivals including Coachella and Tomorrowland; opened for Rihanna, Tiesto and Calvin Harris; and been remixed by Skrillex. The duo’s longawaited full-length debut is expected sometime this year.
8/25: TODD TERJE & THE OLSENS @ Observatory North Park, observatorysd.com A performer at last October’s CRSSD Festival in San Diego, Norwegian DJ Todd Terje is back with his live band, The Olsens, and a new album of reinterpreted disco covers called “The Big Cover-Up.”
8/26: INFECTED MUSHROOM @ Bassmnt, bassmntsd.com Israeli trance duo Infected Mushroom (Erez Eisen and Amit Duvdevani) released two albums last year, “Friends On Mushrooms” and “Converting Vegetarians II,” the latter of which is a follow-up to their 2003 double album, “Converting Vegetarians.”
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The 25-year-old Austin-based DJ/producer (born Chris Marshall) released his latest single, “FRL feat. J.Goods and Rumuzik,” in July.
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Collaborating with fellow countrymen DBSTF and Atlanta rapper Waka Flocka Flame, Dutch trance DJ/ producer released his last single, “Gold,” in June.
PROMOTION
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GIANT AWAKENS LOCAL AGENCY GOES FROM GRASSROOTS TO GLOBAL PHOTO BY JEFF CORRIGAN
Freddie Harb has been making noise in the San Diego music scene for over a decade. As DJ Fresh One, he has built his brand as a premiere turntablist who has toured internationally and still performs nationally on the regular. But, as co-founder and president of Sleeping Giant Music (SGM), he’s done something much bigger. SGM was born from a small community of artists attempting to release music on their own. Its debut record signed to a worldwide distribution deal, but the company’s initial incarnation hit a roadblock. “It started out as a record label,” Harb says. “But then MP3 came out and it completely changed our course.” When his co-founders Colin Taylor and Victor Acosta moved from the area, Harb joined forces with Sleeping Giant Music salesman and DJ (now one of SGM’s three vice presidents), Mike Beltran. The pair decided to position the company as a booking agency. “That’s when things really started to take off,” says Harb. In 2012, SGM merged with Troy Gilmore’s Arizona-based Blue Moon Management. Blue Moon had already represented notable touring acts including George Acosta and Kristina Sky, but it was DJ duo Scooter and Lavelle, who worked with both agencies, that were instrumental in bringing the two entities together. With the addition of Gilmore, the progressive music agency was quickly
FROM LEFT: Sleeping Giant Music’s Angel Matos, Freddie Harb, Mike Beltran and Troy Gilmore.
expanding into next-level talent management, and positioning the company for even more growth. That came earlier this year. In May, SGM merged again. This time, it partnered with Angel Matos’ In The Sound Management company. The Miami-based agency brought both a deep/tech house wing, as well as the experience from having worked with high-profile electronic events such as The BPM Festival in Playa Del Carmen, Mexico; Insomniac Events EDC in Las Vegas and Electric Forest in Michigan; Digital Dreams in Toronto; Ultra Music Festival in Miami; and Escapade Music Festival in Ottawa, Canada. “It’s grown up so much now,” Harb says. “The main agency has really morphed from a small time regional business into a global touring artist agency.”
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Sleeping Giant Music is the only licensed agency of its kind in San Diego. And with Matos heading things up in Miami, the company has become a bi-coastal entity that books and manages local, regional, national and international talent. Recent signings of Finnish DJ Darude and Colombian House DJ Lupe Fuentes speak to the expanding diversity and popularity of a company that already represents more than 50 internationally renowned artists. That’s in addition to a roster that currently includes Donald Glaude, Sandra Collins, and Skribble. What began as a self-funded, grassroots startup has blossomed into a multi-million-dollar, multi-faceted operation, one that promises to impact the local community for years to come. “Our goal was to put San Diego on the map,” he said. “I think we’ve done that with this agency.”
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easonal craft cocktails, locally sourced cuisine and live music aren’t the only attractions drawing throngs of people to Carmel Valley’s new Westroot Tavern. The already-popular upscale sports bar by Verant Group (the hospitality team behind Tavern at the Beach, Sandbar Sports Bar & Grill, True North Tavern and barleymash, among others) also lures locals with bartenders the likes of Monica Stockwell.
because my mini-me, my sister, also works here.
PacificSD: Got any nicknames? MONICA STOCKWELL: Most of my friends call me “Moni,” and my co-workers call my “Big Stocks,”
What do customers like about the place? The bartenders. But, really, it’s the experience they have from the
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What do you love most about working at Westroot? I can honestly say the management and the team that I work with have made this experience one of my favorites. I’ve gained so many new friends and enjoy going in to work to see everyone and my regulars. And that’s no bullsh**.
moment they walk in. A lot of customers have mentioned they love the live music on Wednesday nights. There is nothing else like it in Carmel Valley. What’s your favorite drink to make here? I would say the Bee’s Knees. It’s a combination of bourbon, honey, lemon and peach bitters served in a fun bear mug. How long have you been bartending? I’ve been bartending for the past five years. When I moved down to San Diego [from Santa Cruz], I started in the industry to put myself through school. Where else in San Diego have you worked? I used to work at Seau’s, and, when they closed, I got a position at True Food Kitchen and Rimel’s. I just started with the Verant Group when they
opened Westroot. What did you want to be when you were a kid? When I was really little, I wanted to be a racecar driver. I have that to thank for getting four speeding tickets in one year. Are you working on any longterm goals? I recently decided I wanted to go back to school to be a juvenile probation counselor, to have something to fall back on. And my current position at Westroot allows me to continue working on my goals.
Gym, tan, laundry – thank you, “Jersey Shore.” And the occasional Sunday Funday.
If you were an entrepreneur, what business would you start? My ultimate goal is to open my own child-care center because, let’s be honest, if Trump becomes president, there will be lots of babies running around.
Got any unique skills or talents? Don’t get any weird ideas, but I recently just beat my own personal record for fastest time tying a cherry stem with just my mouth. Thank you, Cabo.
What do you get into when you’re not working?
For other surprises from Stockwell, not to mention a
surprisingly energetic nightlife experience in Carmel Valley, follow San Diego’s boulevard of suburban dreams (Route 56) to Westroot. And, when ordering a Bee’s Knees, be sure to ask for a cherry on top. WESTROOT TAVERN 6025 Village Way, Carmel Valley (in The Village at Pacific Highlands Ranch) 858.720.6645, westroot.com
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FIREANDICE HOW A HOT NIGHT ON THE TOWN HITS THE DEEP-FREEZE Photography by Rick Nocon
As the fading summer sun reflects off the San Diego skyline, the evening is shaping up to be a scorcher. Blind daters Frances and David met an hour ago in the Epic Limo that’s about to drop them off for drinks and apps at Coasterra on Harbor Island. Before they arrive, let’s review the pre-date interviews. PacificSD: Where are you from and where do you live now? FRANCES: I’m from San Marcos and currently live in Del Mar. DAVID: I’m from South Dakota. Currently living in Little Italy. What do you do for a living? FRANCES: I do quite a bit. I’m a server and VIP cocktailer at Backyard Kitchen & Tap; I’m one of the lovely Fun Patrol ladies of Sunburn Pool Lounge at Hard Rock Hotel; and a VIP cocktailer at the sexy new nightclub, Foundation, in the Gaslamp. DAVID: I sell investments, wholesale, to financial advisors. What do you do for fun? FRANCES: Lounging at the beach, shopping, relaxing. DAVID: I enjoy being active, playing sports, traveling, eating great food, getting on boats and going out on town with my buddies. What are you best at? FRANCES: Working under pressure. DAVID: Meeting new people and making new friends. What do you suck at? FRANCES: Master procrastinator. DAVID: Saying no to having a good time. What are you looking for in a date, physically and/or otherwise? FRANCES: Amazing sense of humor – make me laugh. Gorgeous eyes and smile with a soft heart and soul. Somewhat athletic, with sexy style. Tattoos are okay. DAVID: She’s gotta be smart but still maintain a sense of humor, because I can be a bit much. Having drive for a career is also a must. Lastly, if the physical attraction isn’t there, then none of the above matters. Describe your special brand of sex appeal in five words or less. FRANCES: Passionate, driven, sexy and a gentleman. DAVID: Midwest charm with Asian twist. CONT. ON PAGE 108
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What do you like least about yourself? FRANCES: I get distracted very easily. DAVID: My knack for overindulgence. Rate yourself on a scale from one to 10 for looks. FRANCES: Eight. DAVID: When I look at myself in the dark, I’d give myself a solid 7.5. How about for personality? FRANCES: Ten. DAVID: We will stick to the 7.5 trend, which coincidentally also happens to be my favorite 108
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number. I wore “7.5” on all my high school glory-day uniforms. As one would imagine, growing up Asian in South Dakota, I had to try and find ways to differentiate myself from others. So I thought that adding a decimal would be a good touch. What’s your biggest fear? FRANCES: Drowning. DAVID: I tend not to choose favorites very often. What traits could your date exhibit that would be dealbreakers? FRANCES: Arrogant. DAVID: Being entitled, having
bad hygiene and complaining about everything. Fill in the blanks: I want my blind date to be “blank” and “blank.” FRANCES: Fun and confident. DAVID: Charismatic and spontaneous. Will the night end with a kiss, something more or something less? FRANCES: A kiss is always sweet. DAVID: I prefer to hug it out… keeps them guessing. When they arrive at Coasterra, the couple heads inside, meets the famed
and beloved Chef Deborah Scott, and then grabs a table with a view. Things appear to be going well as the two acquainted over cocktails. David’s doing most of the talking, Frances is laughing a lot, and both seem to be having a good time. After the warm-up round, it’s time to jump back into the limo and go chill out in Hillcrest, literally, at temperatures below -200 degrees Fahrenheit. THANK YOU! Coasterra 880 Harbor Island Dr., Harbor Island 619.814.1300, cohnrestaurants.com CONT. ON PAGE 110
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CATCHINGACOLD THINGS HEAT UP AS THE DATERS DISROBE It’s not as if Frances were over-dressed at the beginning of the date, but soon she’ll be wearing even less, as she and David have just arrived at Chiltonic for full-body cryotherapy treatments. David’s up first. After stripping down to his skivvies, he steps into the cryotherapy chamber and proceeds to chill out for three minutes as his skintemperature plummets 25 degrees. When David’s session is complete,
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Frances hands him a towel, rubbing his back to warm him up before entering the chamber herself. Three minutes later, she emerges. After David returns the back-rubbing favor, the two get dressed and head to dinner at the brand-new BARBUSA in Little Italy. Inside the restaurant, once they’ve had a chance to order drinks and thaw out, the couple is split for mid-date debriefings.
PacificSD: How’s it going so far? FRANCES: We’re having a lot of fun. DAVID: It’s going great. What were your first impressions? FRANCES: I thought he was super cute and sweet. And we wore matching shirts. DAVID: She is nice, she’s pretty and she’s a lot of fun. Is this the type of person you normally date? FRANCES: Yeah, actually. Yeah, I would. DAVID: No. What do you think of the way your date is dressed? FRANCES: Really good. I love it. He looks pretty cute. We match. He’s casual but, like, dressed up. DAVID: I like her choker collar that she’s wearing, and her shirt. I think that’s hot. How was your experience at Coasterra? FRANCES: It’s very romantic, and hot, with the sunset happening and the San Diego, like, scenery and everything. I thought it was beautiful. It was perfect. DAVID: Coasterra is nice. It has a beautiful view. What did you eat and drink there? FRANCES: We had guacamole. We had some ceviche and ahi tuna
which was really, really good. The tuna was my favorite. DAVID: We had guacamole, we had ceviche, we had the ahi tostada – that was absolutely amazing. And then I had a mezcal Old Fashioned. How was your experience at Chiltonic? FRANCES: Oh, my god. It was crazy. It was definitely something I wasn’t ready for, but, when I did it, I persevered through three minutes. It was amazing, and I definitely felt a lot better, actually. Rejuvenated. And I would definitely go back again. DAVID: Cold. At first, it really sucked when I was sitting in the chamber. I was completely freezing by the time I got out… but within the next 30 seconds through the proceeding five minutes, my body felt amazing. You know, I’m kind of a big deal and I don’t like to sell myself short – so, when they told me the max level was Three, and that I should only do One or Two, I opted for the Three.
What’s the most attractive thing your date has done so far? FRANCES: He’s such a gentleman; he’s super sweet. I can tell he definitely knows what a woman wants and can take care of it, if he ever wanted to. He’s a sweet guy, that’s for sure. DAVID: She rubbed my back to make me warm as I got out of the freezing cryotherapy chamber.
the flow and have a good time.
What’s the least attractive thing? FRANCES: I can’t really say. I’m a pretty positive person. If anything were negative, I probably already forgot. He’s pretty fun, nice and very, very cute. I like his style. DAVID: She farted in the limo. I’m just kidding.
Do you want to kiss your date right now? FRANCES: I probably could. DAVID: No.
Rate your date on a scale from on to 10 for looks. FRANCES: Probably a ten. DAVID: Eight.
Anything you’d like to add? FRANCES: It’s been a lot of fun. He’s really awesome; great personality, and I’m sure we’ll probably have more dates in the future. DAVID: I’m having a really good time, that’s for sure.
And personality? FRANCES: Ten, for sure. Yeah, we had a lot of fun. DAVID: Eight. What’s your date’s most attractive quality? FRANCES: His eyes. He has, like, these hazel kind of eyes. DAVID: Her willingness to go with
How about the least attractive quality? FRANCES: I don’t think there’s any least-attractive quality I can find now. We’ll see. DAVID: Her piercing. I work in a professional environment and I guess, you know, that’s not really my thing.
Does your date want to kiss you? FRANCES: I mean, I hope so. DAVID: Probably not.
THANK YOU! Chiltonic 1040 University Ave., Ste. B210, Hillcrest 619.866.5785, chiltonic.com CONT. ON PAGE 112
How did it feel being almost naked in front of your date? FRANCES: I was comfortable. I mean, I’m kind of naturally like that as-is anyway. I wear swimsuits and bikinis all the time. DAVID: It felt very liberating. In fact, I’d actually had preferred to show up to the date completely naked.
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FALLING IN LOVE — AT LEAST WITH THE FOOD After the mid-date break at BARBUSA, the magazine crew finally leaves the couple alone to enjoy the rest of the evening away from the camera. The next morning, we call to see what we missed. PacificSD: How was dinner at BARBUSA? FRANCES: Dinner was delicious. The venue is gorgeous. DAVID: Dinner was fantastic. That place has a great atmosphere and food. What did you eat and drink there? FRANCES: I ate the salmon and had a glass of Sauvignon blanc and a velvet blend [red wine].
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DAVID: I drank a glass of cab and had a mezcal mixed drink.
curfew. DAVID: I got home around 12 a.m.
Where did you go and what did you do for the rest of the evening after dinner? FRANCES: David’s friends were at a birthday party at Kettner Exchange, so we went there after. I’d never been; I loved the rooftop. I happened to know some of his friends, too. DAVID: Went to Kettner Exchange and met up with a group of close friends that were celebrating their birthdays — three in one night.
Was there a kiss or romantic exchange? FRANCES: I don’t kiss and tell. DAVID: Remember, I prefer to hug it out, which is what happened.
When did you get home? FRANCES: He was such a gentleman; he made sure I made my
How and when did the date end? FRANCES: Not sure. DAVID: The date ended around 12 a.m. as we left Kettner Exchange. Fill in the blanks. I wish my date had a bigger “blank” and a smaller “blank.” FRANCES: He’s perfect. He’s bigger than guys I’ve dated before.
DAVID: I think she should just keep doing exactly what she’s doing. What’s the funniest thing that happened during the date? FRANCES: Freezing our buns off at cryotherapy. DAVID: I’d say all of the picturetaking and spotlight in the restaurants. What was the best part of the date? FRANCES: He was able to make me feel comfortable throughout the whole date. DAVID: The playful company. I felt like I could be myself, so I’m sure she had the enjoyment of listening to multiple bad jokes. CONT. ON PAGE 114
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What was the worst part of the date? FRANCES: Feeling nervous in the beginning for no reason. DAVID: All of the picturetaking, but I guess that was to be expected. Will there be a second date? FRANCES: Yes, if he’s lucky. DAVID: I’m sure that we will see each other again – under what
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circumstances TBD. AFTERMATCH: Although Frances and David gave each other high marks at the mid-date break – and shared affectionate, if not intimate, moments at Chiltonic and in the limo – the final result of last night’s blind date feels lukewarm at best. She said, “He definitely knows what a woman wants and can take
care of it, if he ever wanted to.” He said, “She rubbed my back to make me warm.” Despite those indicators (and Frances’ being “not sure” about how and when the date ended), however, the heat of the moment didn’t lead to an oncamera kiss, which means anyone hoping for a hotter, happier ending got left out in the cold. Luckily, there’s still time to fire up a hot, new summer romance…
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