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The Del Cerro Baptist Christmas Story Tree on the Organ Pavilion stage is one of the highlights of Balboa Park’s December Nights.
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Balboa Park hosts annual December Nights festival December Nights, Balboa Park’s largest event of the year, is a San Diego tradition signaling the beginning of the holiday season. This year’s version will be held Friday, Dec. 4 from 5 to 10 p.m. and again Saturday, Dec. 5 from noon to 10 p.m. Live entertainment will keep the spirits high as will the sparkling lights and decorations. Visitors will get a sample of what Balboa Park has to offer as many of the park’s museums will be open for free from 5 to 9 p.m. both nights. Visitors will also be able to sample a wide selection of food throughout the park. The International Christmas
DECEMBER NIGHTS Balboa Park • Friday, Dec. 4, 5 to 10 p.m. • Saturday, Dec. 5, noon to 10 p.m. www.balboapark.org Festival at the House of Pacific Relations Cottages offers a variety of food from around the world, along with live music, crafts and dance performances. This year the Cohn Restaurant Group and The Prado at Balboa Park will operate the Holiday Spirit Lounge with food stations and drinks available. SEE NIGHTS, Page 6
Parade of Lights sails Dec. 13 and 20 More than 80 vessels decorated in colorful holiday lights are expected to participate in this year’s San Diego Bay Parade of Lights on Dec. 13 and 20. The event, now in its 38th year, begins each of the Sundays with a 5:30 start signaled by a fireworks show. Beginning at the east end of Shelter Island, the boats will parade into the downtown waterfront and Coronado areas. This year’s theme is “Christmas at the Zoo.” The event’s presenting sponsor is the Unified Port of San Diego. For more inform a t i o n s e e s d p a radeoflights.org.
Best viewing • For boaters: Near the 10th Street Terminal. • Viewing on land: The north and south ends of the Embarcadero as well as the pathway along Coronado. • Harbor Island: Get there early and be aware that parking is at a premium. • The park behind Seaport Village. Parade arrival times Approximate arrival times are: Shelter Island (start of parade) 5:30 p.m. Harbor Island 6 p.m. The Embarcadero 6:30 p.m. Seaport Village 7 p.m.
BY SANDRA SIMMONS | DOWNTOWN NEWS
James and Sandy Newton, long time residents of downtown San Diego, recently moved from the Marina District to their new home on the 11th floor in The Grande Santa Fe South. As they prepared to spend the first Christmas in their new home, Sandy explained the concept of their stylish plan for the interior and showcased the effects of tastefully decorating for the holidays in a downtown condo. SEE HOME, Page 4
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A cruise ship in San Diego Bay is clearly visible from a window in the home of James and Sandy Newton as a Christmas tree glimmers inside.
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BY ADRIANE TILLMAN | DOWNTOWN NEWS
In 1991, Susan Madden Lankford rented the old Seaport Village Jail to photograph a fashion piece because “she liked the light.” Her project soon attracted the curiosity of homeless people who broke into the former jail to sleep at night. Her curiosity evolved into an 18-year journey to capture the lives of San Diego’s street people in photos and interviews, which she gradually unravels in her latest book, “Downtown U.S.A: A Personal Journey with the Homeless.” Lankford uses her camera, shooting in black-and-white, to zero in on the expression, emotion and character of the homeless she interviews and, more often than not, befriends. Lankford does not stray from the personal lives and daily happenings of the people in her book to preach about their plight or lament their ills. Instead, she introduces the reader to the oft ignored and feared homeless person who has a narrative far greater than simply about resting her head on a sidewalk, shelter bed or parkland at night. Everyone has a story to tell whether he is homeless or not; people who live on the street are no different in this regard, said Michael, whom the book spotlights through two decades of struggling
Michael, a man who once provided photographer and author Susan Lankford notes about his life, has now held a steady job for the past 10 years. Photo by Susan Lankford
with drugs and sleeping on the street. Lankford first pursued Michael to interview after seeing him hurry past her Fifth Avenue work studio pushing a cart of s t o l e n copper. Michael b e g a n handing Lankford writings about his life for a small payment. “Michael continued to intrigue me,” Lankford wrote. “He didn’t seem to have a real reason to be on the streets, other than the drugs. He wasn’t lazy. He wasn’t stupid. He was actually pretty damn smart. I’d always feel surprised when I got back to the loft and opened up the crumpled pieces of paper he’d shoved in my direction.” Michael spoke at a Dec. 1 consortium of downtown stakeholders
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With a degree in interior design and seven years of experience working with clients to update or freshen their homes, Sandy experiences added pleasure in remodeling her new interior surroundings. “I began with the focal point —
the view exposed by the floor to ceiling windows,” she said. Sandy had perfectly matched the intensity of the alluring San Diego Bay with the textural color pallet of rich dark chocolate, mocha and sand. To add contrast, she blended the darks with a multitude of light sources from fixtures, candles and mirrors. She has already decorated for the Christmas holidays.
“I couldn’t wait,” she said. “Decorating is all about setting the mood by satisfying the senses.” The corner window was the perfect placement for the tree, and surprisingly, it was not real. “Growing up in Oregon, each year we would drive to a nearby tree farm and chopped down a tall fresh tree,” Sandy explained. “Living in Southern California, it makes more sense to have a smaller, more compact artificial one. I supplement the tree by placing fresh pine boughs and flowers on the table and counters, framing the mirrors with garlands, hanging holly wreaths and mistletoe to bring the smell of the forest indoors. I also light dozens of scented candles.” Sandy turned on the lights and the effect was awesome. The triple-pane windows created a multiplying effect with the light reflections shining in the glass. The shiny crystal ornaments and red balls sparkled. “When our daughter was younger, she decided we needed a tree-decorating theme,” Sandy said. “She chose musical ornaments; my husband, hummingbirds; and I picked angels. We use these ornaments year after year.” Sandy then described her family’s typical Christmas routine. “For us, Christmas is about sharing quality time with family, so we keep it simple,” she said. “We are joined on Christmas Eve by our daughter Ashley and son-in-law Russ. Following dinner, we sip hot chocolate and share a delicious dessert. We each open one present. “On Christmas morning, we cook a big brunch. Afterwards, the four of us take a long walk with our two dogs. Then we open presents. That evening, we go to a newly released holiday-themed movie.”
Sandy Newton keeps her home festive with an array of fresh pine boughs, flowers, holly wreaths, garlands, scented candles and mistletoe. Below, she arranged DON BALCH | Dwontown News candles to stair-step their way upward along a wall.
With a broad grin, she said, “Next year will be different. We are looking forward to our first grand baby.” Just then, Chaz trotted into the room on all four legs. Sandy immediately cupped her hands around his face and relayed his story. “Mid-December last year, James asked what I wanted for Christmas,” she said. “My immediate response was a puppy. Not an easy gift to find on such short notice. Days before Christmas, James was flying home and the woman sitting in the seat in front of him had a Cavapoo puppy for sale. He is the best Christmas present I ever received.”
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San Diego City College German Club pays homage to fall of the Berlin Wall BY ANTHONY GENTILE | DOWNTOWN NEWS
Members of the German Club at San Diego City College shared their take on the 20th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall last month. The club built an 8foot by 8-foot replica of the wall in Schwartz Square on the downtown campus. “We really wanted to give the City (College) campus and the community the political and historical message that the Berlin Wall falling gave 20 years ago,” said City College German Club President Jessica Hays. “We want to keep that message alive and let people remember.” Hays said the idea for the wall came from the club’s faculty advisor, Astrid Ronka. It took a nine-hour day to construct the replica wall, with help from theater department faculty member Duane Gardella, who donated
History of the Berlin Wall • Aug. 13, 1961 — The border between East and West Berlin is closed. Construction on the wall begins. • June 26, 1963 — President John F. Kennedy delivers his famous “Ich bin ein Berliner” (I am a Berliner) speech. • Feb. 6, 1989 — Chris Gueffroy is the last person killed trying to cross the wall. • Nov. 9, 1989 — The wall is torn down. Source www.coldwar.org
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Santa will be appearing at Spanish Village Art Center, the Organ Pavilion, San Diego Art Institute’s Museum of the Living Artist and the San Diego Automotive Museum. Photo opportunities include a picture with The Grinch at The old Globe and a chance to play dress up for photos with San Diego Junior Theatre’s costume department. Here are some of the other highlights: • The Organ Pavilion stage features the Del Cerro Baptist Christmas Story Tree Friday at 7:40 p.m., Saturday at 8 p.m., and a third performance will be held Sunday afternoon at 5 p.m. this year, said park spokeswoman Debbie Petruzzelli. • The Bon Temps Social Club Dance Pavilion Stage located in the Plaza de Panama features sounds of the Louisiana Bayou. • The Santa Lucia procession at the Museum of Man. • Gift shopping at the museum stores and with the artisans of Spanish Village. • Musical and dance presentations from the San Diego Junior Theatre, San Diego Civic Youth Ballet and others. • Cascades Holiday Marketplace brings crafts, foods and entertainment from around the world; located at Fountain Plaza, adjacent to the Reuben H. Fleet Science Center and the San Diego Natural History Museum. • The Palisades Midway offers a family zone with kid-friendly experiences and family entertainment.
Festive dancers at the House of Peru provide a colorful sample of what is in store for visitors during December Nights in Balboa Park on Friday, Dec. 4 and SaturCOURTESY PHOTO day, Dec. 5.
• Puppet shows at Marie Hitchcock Puppet Theatre. • The Barona Band of Mission Indians will contribute a unique cultural element with My Ancestors’ Village, the re-creation of a traditional Native American village within the heart of Balboa Park.
• SDG&E is offering free LED holiday lights in exchange for old incandescent holiday light strands. Exchange up to three light strands for an equal number of multi-colored LED holiday light strands. Bring a valid California ID or a copy of your recent SDG&E bill to participate.
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Not-to-be-missed party benefits Toys for Tots The United States Marine Corps and San Diego Downtown News will combine a holiday party with a chance to donate items to the Toys for Tots program at The Fleetwood in East Village on Dec. 10 from 5 to 9 p.m. The Marines traditionally run the Toys for Tots program by arranging collection areas for new, unwrapped toys, and later distributing the gifts to needy children in time for the year-end holidays. Last year their effort provided toys for 56,000 children. This year, Downtown News and the Marines are joining forces to present this Toys for Tots event next Thursday at The Fleetwood, 639 J St. The Fleetwood will provide appetizers from 5 to 7 p.m. while Marani Vodka hosts
vodka cocktails during the same time. The Steph Johnson band, nominated for Best Jazz Band at this year’s San Diego Music Awards, will perform live from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Guests are asked to bring a new toy valued at $10 or more to gain entrance to the event. Or make a cash donation of $10 or more to the Toys for Tots program. The U.S. Marines, wearing their famous dress blues, will be in attendance to accept all donations. Raffles will be held throughout the evening and guests can win prizes from several downtown area businesses. The event is also sponsored by FIT Athletic, sandiegoDTOWN.com and the Gaslamp Quarter Association. To attend, RSVP to jason@sdnews.com or facebook.com/ca92101.
Centre City Development Corporation (CCDC) is hosting “Coffee with CCDC,” a discussion forum in which the public can fill up with information about downtown redevelopment, projects and plans, 8 a.m. Friday, Dec. 4 at the Downtown Information Center, 193 Horton Plaza (above CVS/pharmacy). No reservation required to attend this free meeting. ccdc.com or email events@ccdc.com.
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LITTLE PATRIOTS — Two young girls show their appreciation for participants in the Veterans Day Parade held PAUL HANSEN | Downtown News Nov. 11 along Pacific Highway.
The San Diego Community College District will hold a Propositions S and N facilities update for neighbors of the San Diego City College campus, information about the construction tied to City Collegeʼs build-out, Dec. 7, 6:30-7:30 p.m., City College Saville Theatre. Enter on “C” Street between 14th and 15th streets, parking available at Lots 7, 7A and 8 (parking enforcement suspended for this event. Richard Burkhart, (619) 388-6546
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LIFE IN THE CITY
Lack of urgency on downtown stadium study could force a turnover
By SANDRA SIMMONS
The holiday season is filled with images and adages exemplifying chilly wintry nights and welcoming cozy dwellings. Snowflakes falling from the sky, fir tree boughs weighed by snow, bridges intersecting iced over rivers, horse drawn sleds with riders wrapped in woolen blankets, and Jack Frost nipping at noses. This end of the year imagery is fitting if you live in the most northern of the Northern Hemisphere. Here in San Diego, not so much. The sky is pure and surprisingly tepid. The lower angle of the sun sends a warm golden light creating a surreal landscape quality. Our holiday season brings yet another sunny day in paradise. With so many downtowners transplanted from other parts of the region or distant states, I couldn’t help but wonder if halls were being decked with boughs of holly. Do empty nesters still take the time to decorate as they once did when their children were young? Do the newest occupants bring along former traditions or start anew? So, I asked, “Is the holiday season an act of folly or a time to be jolly?” It seems the holidays are a time of celebration with family and friends for many downtowners. My former neighbors Don, Cheryl, Logan and Landon Moore (The Brickyard) recently relocated from their two-bedroom flat to a large rowhome. And, there’s extra room to place lights and
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Richard Walker decorates for the holidays the weekend before ThanksgivSANDRA SIMMONS | Downtown News ing.
holiday decorations. As Santa no longer has a key to the lobby door, Logan and Landon are looking forward to leaving cookies by the fireplace for Santa to find when he slides down the chimney. Richard Walker (Pinnacle) is a self-proclaimed “die hard Christmas person.” Even though he frequently travels for Christmas, holiday decorations and adorned trees are set in place both at his home and business the weekend before Thanksgiving and remain through the first week in January. His holiday season is a time to be thankful and jolly. As a single guy, Chris Bott (LaVita) strings white lights on the balcony and a couple of strands of red chili pepper lights in the living room. Traditional, he and his two daughters travel to his parent’s home in Tucson to celebrate the holidays, beginning with Thanksgiving, where they enjoy decorating the family home. For Barbara and Howard Sachs (Park Row), the holiday brings Chanukah, the festival of lights, a time of joy, a time of warmth, a time to share. They have loving memories of glowing menorah candles, the smell of potato latkes frying, but most of all the time spent with loving family members. May your decked halls be filled with love and laughter. May your season be jolly! Viva-city fostering a vibrant,
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When it comes to planning out one’s day, list making is a regular habit for most. The action of simply jotting down the week’s grocery list or leaving a thoughtful set of “honey do’s” is common practice. Therefore, it’s easy to accept the notion that list-making and daily planning of the most mundane events is a part of our everyday lives. So, why is it with all this earmarking and bulletpointing, that the concept of personal goal setting is not daily practice in our society? Despite how important-and easy-it is, very few people write down their goals. Without goals many people find themselves sitting stagnant and without direction. Fortunately for our society, a noteworthy and exceptional listmaking time is upon us — New Year’s; the new decade, 2010, full of promise and possibility. So why not add to those “honey do’s” and pile on a new aisle of needs and wants for yourself and
your family? Why not create personal goals this year? Why not, put them in writing? Because so few of us ever actually write our goals on paper, or apply the goal setting process properly, many of us fail in our resolutions. This is hard to accept, as all studies show one thing: the most important result generated from goal setting research is that it clearly and consistently facilitates performance. You have to simply transpose your vision to something practicable to make it effectual. Hence the list. Put it to action! As Henry David Thoreau was able to note 150 years ago, “I know of no more encouraging fact than the unquestionable ability of man to elevate his life by conscious endeavor.” Now, 150 years later, sports psychologists and industrial organizational psychologists have recognized the exact same thing: goal setting when done properly, works. I don’t ever remember taking a goal setting course in high school or college. Maybe it is because
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nervous. The prospect of an unknown future for the area may cause anxiety among property owners who may have difficulty leasing space, developers who may need to put pending projects on hold, and business owners that may face a myriad of unknowns, all of which would have a negative financial impact on the San Diego region. Reviewing the project in a timely manner will tell whether the benefits of a downtown stadium outweigh the risks. While a downtown football stadium could have a long-lasting positive impact on the East Village and the San Diego region, in the short term we need to focus on analyzing the financial possibilities of building on this site with an exceptional sense of urgency. The speed with which we conduct this study can have a significant impact on the businesses and residents of East Village and may very well determine San Diego’s ability to remain a viable home for the Chargers. Ruben Barrales is the president and CEO of the San Diego Regional Chamber of Commerce.
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Building a new San Diego Chargers stadium downtown could bring immense economic and civic opportunity to the East Village and the entire San Diego region. With this and the region’s best interests in mind, including keeping the Chargers here in San Diego, we must determine the financial viability of this site quickly. The financial viability study, which was recently approved by Centre City Development Corp. using money from its general fund, is a four to six month process that will help the city determine the financial ramifications of placing the stadium in the current bus yard for the Metropolitan Transit System, located East of Petco Park. The biggest hurdle for the potential stadium is how to finance the approximately $1 billion project, which further underscores the importance of expediting this financial review. Community leaders, including the San Diego Regional Chamber of Commerce, are excited about the prospect of a new stadium in one of our most prominent redevelopment areas. Turning the
Metropolitan Transit System’s bus yard into a state-of-the-art stadium would be an effective catalyst to bolster redevelopment in East Village, but we must act quickly to ensure this feasibility. Dragging our feet on the opportunity to move Ruben Barrales the Chargers to the East Village will only open the window for municipalities outside of our region to throw their hat in the ring and woo the Chargers to other locations. Having a hometown NFL team can generate hundreds of millions of dollars per year for the local economy, and in order for San Diego to remain in the running, we must expedite this financial viability study as quickly as possible. While these possibilities are met with excitement by many of San Diego’s community leaders, the uncertainty of the proposed location is leaving many East Village property owners and residents
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people don’t realize the rewards they could reap if they simply sat down and wrote out their goals. It’s as easy as any procrastination — no different from skipping the gym, canceling lunch with our grandparents, or starting a diet. If we could get this process put into motion and practiced at the high school level it would be a fantastic tool to give our children — the tools for success and accountability. Every generation should be awarded these powerful assets, because one day they lead and take charge. To be able to inspire, you must aspire. Sam Johnson is president of ALC (Always Learning Consulting), which provides sales professionals, corpor a t e groups, students, athletes and every day individuals the mental tools needed to unlock their potential. ALC runs a gamut of programs to improve aspects of an individual’s life, or a corporate environment. samj@alc-performanceenhancement.com
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The fabulous
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Don’t forget about Fourth Avenue, the Gaslamp’s ‘more mature’ western boundary
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BY MARTIN JONES WESTLIN | DOWNTOWN NEWS
Downtown’s Fourth Avenue changes its skin at the drop of a hat depending on the hour. Nothing sexy there, as the Gaslamp Quarter’s western boundary is caught up in the area’s bustle as surely as Fifth and Sixth, which are clearly
in the thick of things. There’s a schizoid flavor about it all on the latter two thoroughfares — the light of day persists in tracking the whereabouts of button-down shoppers and businessmen, many of whom then duck into hip, iconic watering holes and lose total control under cover of darkness.
Fourth Avenue itself, however, is more settled than all that. The majestic Balboa Theatre, reopened in 2008 as the last of the Horton Plaza projects after a retrofit and a 20-year hiatus, sets a lot of the tone for today’s Fourth. It’s vibrant in the classical sense, its newest and prospective establishments
leaving the cool factor to the others. “Fourth Avenue is kind of an informal theater district,” explained Brad Richter, Centre City Development Corporation’s assistant vice president of current planning. “Fifth Avenue is concentrated more toward the nightclubs, and
then on Fourth and immediately west, you have the more mature crowd, for lack of a better term. It’s more of a destination, with the theaters like the Balboa and the Lyceum and the (nearby) Civic there.” Indeed, amid prospects for a new federal building and state court center in the area to the west, the ubiquitous condos springing up to the west and north, and even a new streetlights plan that touches on the thoroughfare, Fourth remains relatively untouched. The only major construction agenda around Fourth, Richter said, is the northerly Lower Cortez Hill area. That’s the site of a new neighborhood park, just south of St. Joseph’s Cathedral. “There will be a lot of mixed-use developments around there,” Richter said, “primarily residential.” In all its basic intactness, Fourth Avenue’s major monument to urban blight remains the California Theater, in the avenue’s 1100 block. Slated for demolition in 1990, the place is a doddering, caliginous mess, now the property of a financial company that’s working with the city to evaluate the building’s structural integrity. “A lot of people have looked at that block, including the owners of the 4th & B concert venue,” Richter said. “Hopefully, somebody will be able to put together a development plan that involves the whole block.” Meanwhile, Fourth Avenue remains set in its ways, a stubborn alternative to the Gaslamp’s traditional flash and dash. “The Gaslamp Quarter is known as a bustling dining destination, and we are glad to be a part of it, and bring something different to the table,” Bice general partner Trevor Sacco said. The “different” part is in the ambience — a quiet, genteel, unadorned setting rich in the sedateness that any viable theater district, and indeed Fourth itself, exudes.
PETS and the CITY
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Hurry to Get Your Tickets to San Diego’s Holiday Event of the Year! Best Friends Animal Society is proud to present The Point Loma Holiday Home Tour. The Holiday Home Tour is a driving/walking tour of six homes in the Point Loma with varying significance in architecture, magnificent views, landscaped grounds, and historical designation, but all sharing one com-
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Celebrate New Year’s Eve with live music BY BART MENDOZA | DOWNTOWN NEWS
Without a doubt, there is no bigger night on the annual entertainment calendar than New Year’s Eve. As we approach 2010, just about any place with a dance floor will offer those in a celebratory mood the chance to take in some music as the clock winds down. With so many options at hand, we’ve whittled down the list to come up with five of the standout end-of-the-year parties taking place downtown this year. All events are for those over 21 only. The Giant Hands down the biggest event happening in the city is the appropriately named Big Night Out, taking place at the Hilton San Diego Bayfront. With 12 themed party areas, 10 bands and DJs, there will be something for just about everybody. While all the bands had not been confirmed at press time, the three listed so far are certainly among the city’s top party bands and cover a wide range of styles; R&B powerhouses Lady Dottie & The Diamonds, retro dance kings the Disco Pimps and jazz favorites the Craig Stephenson Trio. DJs will include Mike Czech, Edgartronic, Scotty Boy and Happee. Big Night Out at the Hilton San Diego Bayfront: $149-$219. bignightsandiego.com Large Scale Happenings Though known for it’s connection to live music, if a DJ only event is your thing, one of the biggest this year will be at The Hard Rock Hotel. The party encompasses the whole venue, including three floors, four venues and 12 DJs. On hand will be Paulie P., Danny Love, Sid Viscious, Kurch and Card 1. While the DJs are the draw at this party, the option of four distinct venues in one is appealing, particularly, rooftop nightspot Woodstock. New Years Eve 2010 at The Hard Rock Café: $60. hardrock hotelsd.com The San Diego Marriott Hotel & Marina will also host a DJ party with Scooter & LaVelle as well as Hyper Crush. Spinning a mix of house, electronica and hip-hop, Scooter & Lavelle are among the most popular of San Diego’s turntablists. Extras on the night include a Nintendo Lobby Lounge and live body painting, but the 3,000 capacity dance floor is the star attraction here. New Years Eve at the San Diego Marriott Hotel & Marina: $60. newyears evesd.com SEE CELEBRATE, Page B6
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The Shen Yun dance company takes its audience on a magnificent journey of Chinese folklore complete with music, dance and colorful costumes. The group will perform seven shows from Dec. 26 to 31 at the San Diego Civic Theatre.
Shen Yun brings colorful, cultural experience BY RACHEL CURTIS | DOWNTOWN NEWS
The globally-acclaimed Chinese dance company Shen Yun arrives at San Diego’s Civic Theatre this month to kick off the California portion of its 2010 world tour. Since 2007, the multi-million dollar production has grown from a single dance group to three dance groups and three orchestras that will reach 130 cities this season. The 2½-hour performance, including one 15-minute intermission, is composed of about 20 scenes from traditional Chinese folklore spanning the nation’s 5,000 year history. Emcees’ introductions help audiences orient themselves within the great tapestry of China’s past, just as the plethora of painstaking and historically accurate details found in the grand backdrops and handmade costumes securely plant viewers in distant times and places.
The rave reviews by worldrenowned choreographers, performing artists and musicians (Shen Yun boasts the first orchestra to combine both Chinese and western instruments, which play different sets of scales) reflect not only the technical prowess exhibited in the aerial, acrobatic dances, but also the sense of the divine the show imparts to viewers. Dr. Vivian Wang, event manager for the show in San Diego, explained that Shen Yun, literally Divine Performing Arts, aspires to a higher purpose. “It attempts to show how the world can be: harmonious and peaceful,” she said. It is effective: in previous years, audiences have often been moved to tears. Ironically, while Shen Yun has visited 20 countries, China is not among them. China’s communist government
has called the show “controversial,” and refused to grant the company permission to perform within its borders. Most people involved with the show believe the rebuff is due to the performers’ adherence to a belief system banned in China, Falun Gong. The dancers use the practice, which emphasizes truthfulness, compassion and tolerance, to achieve the purity of mind and body they deem necessary to portray their characters honestly. Every year, Shen Yun creates an entirely new production – from stories to musical scores to costumes. After the tour concludes in May, the artists will almost immediately transition to learning their new routines for the 2011 season. Tickets for the seven shows, taking place from Dec. 26 to 31, are available now at the box office or Ticketmaster. Prices range from $39 to $200 for a VIP package.
A wide selection of performing arts arrive in time for the holidays Records presents a day of music THE LIVELY making, storytelling and dance, ARTS featuring the Kerry Traditional By Orchestra. Suitable for the entire family. Tickets, $37.50-$70. CHARLENE For tickets to Balboa Theatre BALDRIDGE events, go to sandiegotheatres.org At the Balboa Theatre • 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 5: The or phone (619) 570-1100. The BalUSO offers a free USO Holiday Con- boa is located at 868 4th Ave. at E favorites plus songs from their new cert open to the community and St. album, $15-$72, broadwaysd.com suitable for the entire family. The At the Civic Theatre program features the Navy Band. • 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 3: Get or (619) 982-2787 or (619) 570Free. the Christmas vibe going with “The 1100. • 8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 12: The Christmas Music of Mannheim At the San Diego Rep 120-voice San Diego Men’s Chorus Steamroller” by Chip Davis. It’s the • There’s nothing Christmas and the Gay Men’s Chorus of San Christmas Tour, 2009. And the about Conor McPherson’s “The Diego present their annual holiday groove happens at that point Seafarer,” playing through Dec. 13 concert, “Cool Yule.” Accompanied where classical meets modern-day in the Lyceum Theatre, unless one by a 10-piece swing band, this rock, acoustic and electronic. Tick- counts the tree in the corner. Or year’s version is rife with holiday ets are $35-$77.50, by phone (619) the fact that the action is set in a jazz and swing, and includes the 570-1100 or window sales (at Civic bungalow just north of Dublin on organization’s renowned holiday Theatre, 1100 Third Ave. at B St., one long Christmas Eve. Rep cohi-jinks. Be forewarned. Tickets and Balboa Theatre box offices) founder and artistic director Sam (no children under 5 admitted) • Dec. 8-13: The Ten Tenors Woodhouse plays Mr. Lockhart, a $24-$40. return to perform their seasonal wanderer with mythological roots. • 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 13: Kerry show which features holiday Four mortals engage him in a December is sugarplums and Nutcrackers, and within the confines of downtown revelers find many cultural attractions to spice up holiday time. Let’s call it the lively arts, holiday style.
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The Ten Tenors will perform holiday favorites Dec. 8 to 13 at the Civic Theatre.
game of poker that has extremely Satan in William Virchis’s Teatro high stakes. San Diego Repertory Mascara Magica production of “La Theatre, 79 Horton Plaza, $27- Pastorela de los Padres,” with $47, sdrep.org or (619) 544-1000. • Dec. 17-20 there’s a cholo-style SEE ARTS, Page B6
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Melero Boutique & Gallery Opened its Doors in Little Italy By Philipp Krueger San Diego, CA — Melero Boutique & Gallery has opened its doors on December 1st in the heart of Little Italy offering European and American designer clothing and accessories as well as contemporary art from acclaimed artists. Together with Ruth Melero, founder and president of Melero Boutique & Gallery, around 75 invited guests celebrated the occasion of the new attraction in Little Italy. “When I saw the little house for the first time the idea jumped to my mind,” she said. “I am very proud to introduce this unique concept to San Diego that blends designer clothes & accessories with exclusive contemporary art. This beautiful house was just perfect for it.” Located at 750 W Fir Street, #106, San Diego, 92101, Melero Boutique & Gallery presents its well selected pieces in the recently renovated and historically designated “Pray House,” built in 1888. The house is the oldest house in Little Italy and has been reconstructed in the neighborhood developed and built by award winning architect Jonathan Segal. Amongst others, the store features designer clothing from “Paul & Joe Sister,” “Black Halo,” “Binetti,” and accessories from “House or Harlow,” “Ederra,” and “Lorenza Gandaglia.” Partnering with the renowned Galleria Enrique Guerrero in Mexico City, Melero Boutique & Gallery at the moment exhibits contemporary works of art from Quitarte & Ornelas, Ricardo Rendon, Pablo Helguera and Manuel Cerda. Opening hours are: Tue–Thu 10am–6pm, Fr & Sat 10am– 8pm, Sun 10am–6pm.
Our Lady’s Gift Shop In stock we carry both men and women’s gold and silver saints medals. Over 50 different sizes and styles of Crucifixes. DVD movies and Holiday music on CD’s. We have Nativity Sets that are sure to fit any and all price ranges. A large choice of pictures, statues, and gifts from all parts of the world such as Portugal, Spain, Columbia, Icons from Russia and best of all from Italy. 10% Discount with this ad
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Saturday, Dec. 5th 10th Annual Little Italy Tree Lighting & Christmas Village The Little Italy Association is proud to present the kick-off to its annual holiday shopping, dining and pampering season with the 10th Annual Little Italy Tree Lighting & Christmas Village held at the Piazza Natale on the corner of India & Date Streets from 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Come one and all; family, friends and pets are welcome. Also we are expecting a surprise guest to add that additional holiday cheer; along with the music, Italian cookies, cider and coffee we will be provided. Don’t forget there will be vendors selling holiday gifts to get the season started off right.
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LITTLE ITALY’S FARMERS’ MARKET EACH SATURDAY Date Street comes alive ever Saturday, Rain or Shine, from 9:00am-1:30pm with fresh produce, organic produce, various meats, flowers, home accessories, gifts and more. Our farmers’ market models itself after several other successful City Markets from all over the world. So pack up the family and bring them down; sorry, animals are prohibited within the boundaries of Mercato. Thank you for understanding. Mangia Bene!
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worsening of underlying medical conditions. Obviously, the worse complication is unfortunately death. As with all vaccines, there are individuals who are worried about vaccine safety. This is understandable, but one must ultimately remember that a person considering the flu vaccine currently is much more likely to get the H1N1 influenza viral infection and possibly suffer a serious complication, including death, then he is to get any of the potential and yet unsubstantiated complications from the influenza vaccine. Thus, a reasonable person not guided or stifled by paralyzing fears should not hesitate to get vaccinated. Dr. Calvin K. Wong can be reached at (619) 232-6262 4444 W. C St., Ste 185, San Diego www.metrocompmed.com
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Carousel Music Box Co. First opened during the summer of 1983, specializing in unique musical boxes and collectables. To this very day we have the largest selection of musicals ranging from children’s jewelry boxes to elegant inlay boxes from Sorrento, Italy. We also feature Rhythm’s Magic Motion clocks and Mr. Christmas animated musical collectables. Located just steps away from the water’s edge in the west end of beautiful Seaport Village. For a one of a kind gift, we have something for everyone! The Greek Islands Cafe Serving fabulous authentic Greek delicacies (Gyros, Spit broiled lemon chicken, spinach-cheese pie, stuffed grape leaves,wonderful salads and the worlds best baklava") Asaggio Pizza, Pasta, right next door,
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oysters,fried clams,crab cake and more. Dont miss the clam chowder served in sourdoug bread,Fried or grilled fish tacos. On the light side we have shrim cocktail, saldas and appetizers. Best quality afordable prizes. Pet Hideaway San Diego's newest pet boutique, located in Seaport Village. We offer pet clothing, toys, treats, and an extremely fun environment for you and your pets. Our pricing is competitive and almost always better than the big national chains. Come on down for a fun shopping experience. Bring your pets for unequaled love and attention. Open 7 days 10AM - 9PM. 619338-0656 Kite Flite San Diego Kite Flite San Diego is a family run business celebrating our 25th year at Seaport Village. We are located on the Boardwalk with a beautiful display spinning right outside. Come and check out our colorful display of kites, windsocks, and flying toys that will make everyone on your list a kid again. All of our products are guaranteed fun and easy. Our staff personally test all of our items and are eager to share their expertise. We stock a full range of kites - from single line to stunt kites. We also carry flying toys from airplanes and Frisbees to boomerangs and rockets. For the less energetic we have a variety of beautiful items to decorate your home that all spin in the wind. Kite Flite San Diego is the place to go for hands on fun with the coolest gifts. Come on by and play before you buy! Swings and Things San Diego The most unique store in Seaport Village. Who doesn’t want the gift of leisure? Family run since 1980, our hammock store not only carries the highest quality hammocks, swings and porch swings, we also have a large selection of hand made gifts to create a paradise in your own home. If you are looking to turn your patio into a destination - we have the perfect décor for you. It’s no wonder Swings and Things was voted best Patio Store in San Diego County. Stop on by and swing with one of our personable, well informed staff. We have great ideas on how to hang a hammock or swing in any situation. Please enjoy the bay view from our porch swing and remember the best gift is the gift of relaxation! Wind Song San Diego The place to go for your home and garden décor. We feature precisely tuned wind chimes and bells to ensure pleasant, harmonizing tones. To complement our wind chimes we have a wonderful selection of spinning artwork that will mesmerize all. Our handmade copper fountains are soothing to listen to and to watch. For the bird lover, we have beautiful locally hand made birdhouses and bird feeders as well as colorful, dripless, glass hummingbird feeders. Don’t forget to add a touch of whimsy in your yard with our recycled yard art, ducks and mushrooms. Decorate your walls with our copper, steel and stone wall art all made in the USA. And for the little ones on your list, we have award winning instruments that will teach them how to play. If you want a unique gift for everyone on your list, this is your shop!
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Scottish Treasures Celtic Corner A family owned business with over 20 years of retail experience. The Logans opened the shop 11 years ago at the ferry landing in Coronado. If you're looking for something Scottish, Irish, English or Welsh, it's very possible that you will find what you are looking for in the shop. We stock kilts and all the accessories, ladies, kids and clothing for babies, jewelry including celtic wedding bands, We carry an extensive grocery section all imported from the U.K. You will find lots of very unique gift ideas that aren't available anywhere else in the county. Looking for that really great gift
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for the holidays, this is the place to come. (619) 435-1880 www.scottishtreasures.net Lil’ Piggy’s Bar-B-Q Sister to Village Pizzeria, Beach-n-Diner and MooTime Creamery, Lil’ Piggy’s Bar-B-Q is the fourth addition to the NadoLife family of restaurants - all located just across the bay on Coronado Island. Lil’ Piggy’s offers a “Low n’ Slow” Memphis style of BBQ, not found at your typical So Cal BBQ joint! Meats are slowly smoked for hours and hours on low temperatures with pure hickory wood for added flavor. This creates a redness in the pork and beef that’s actually a sign of good flavor penetration known as the “smoke ring”. ‘Cause if it ain’t smoked it ain’t BBQ! Although Memphis style BBQ is focused on moist pulled pork, baby back ribs, slaw, and a tangy sweet sauce, there’s plenty more to whet your appetite at Lil’ Piggy’s! Some local favorites include corn fritters - a mix of the traditional southern hush puppy and corn bread served with fresh whipped honey butter and chicken wings - which are slow smoked with a dry rub and lightly sauced before serving, never fried! The BBQ beans are not only made fresh and smoked daily, but they also have a generous amount of pulled pork mixed in resulting in a great smoky sweet flavor! Lil’ Piggy’s Bar-B-Q caters throughout the San Diego area. From pick up to full service, there are packages suitable for any occasion and budget. Join us at the Coronado Ferry Landing or Contact (619)522-0217 today for details! “Bar-b-q is a technique not a sauce- the sauce has to compliment the technique.” www.nadolife.com Coronado Band Boosters Attend the 37th annual Artisan’s Alley, the Coron-
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Holiday Events At Coronado Ferry Landing Coronado Ferry Landing welcomes Santa on Friday, Dec. 4, 2009! Santa leaves his sleigh and rides the San Diego Harbor Excursion ferry to Coronado Ferry Landing at 4:00 pm before heading to Coronado Chamber of Commerce 34th Annual Holiday Open House & parade. Kids can visit Santa, play on snow mountain sponsored by Port of San Diego and City of Coronado 4:00 – 8:00 pm, participate in arts & crafts sponsored by City of Coronado Recreation Department and enjoy live holiday music, cookies & hot cocoa 4:00 – 6:00 pm sponsored by Coronado Ferry Landing. Parents can enjoy the festivities and start their holiday shopping early. Shops will be open Dec. 4, 10:00 am – 8:00
ado Band & Choir Boosters on Saturday December 5, from 9 am to 3 pm. in the Village Elementary School playground on Seventh Street and H Avenue. More than 1800 people are expected to attend this year’s event. This year features 180 booths featuring crafts and food from local artisans, selling varied items such as jewelry, artwork, aprons, t-shirts and more. Drinks, food, hamburgers, hot dogs, tamales and pizza will be available, as well as freshly made kettle corn. Apart from items for sale, there will be entertainment with music by the Coronado Middle School and CHS school bands, and Christmas carols by the CMS and CHS choirs. The band and choir students
Winter Concerts at Ferry Landing Coronado take place 1:00-4:00 pm every other Sunday adjacent to Kaffeen’s Espresso Bar cart: 12/06 Stiletto’s 12/13 Dark 12/20 Kyle Van Band 12/27 Dark 01/03 Cool Fever 01/10 Dark 01/17 Stiletto’s 01/24 Dark 01/31 Cool Fever Please note performances subject to change.fundraiser which supports their programs.
show up at 5 am to help vendors unload and set up shop, in addition to performing throughout the day. The students work hard to support the fundraiser which supports their programs. Island Sports & Spirits Just a short walk from the Ferry Landing, Island Sports & Spirits was voted Coronado’s best sports bar and nightlife destination. Whether watching a game with friends or checking out one of the local bands Island Sports is the place to go. We have 10 HD flat screens and carry all major sports packages. Island Sports has a full bar and kitchen with nightly specials. Monday through Friday we offer half priced appetizers from 3-6pm.
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Smaller Events Indie rock fans’ best option this year is Smith’s tribute group Sweet and Tender Hooligans at the Casbah. Devoted to the music of U.K. icon Morrissey and his ’80s-era band The Smiths, the group performs with enough accuracy that they’ve picked up a following of their own. There will be no surprises in the set list, but the chance to dance and sing along to tunes from one of the era’s most iconic groups more than makes up for this. Sweet & Tender Hooligans at the Casbah: $22. casbahmusic.com
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Always a place for a boisterous night of fun, blues nightspot Patricks II is extra special on New Year’s Eve. The closest downtown has to a true roadhouse, the informal atmosphere is perfect for anyone wanting to avoid wearing a suit or tux this evening. Performing will be The Dennis Jones Band, an excellent Los Angeles based blues trio, steeped in the sounds of Hendrix and Johnny Winter. While the band includes many standards in its repertoire, front-man and guitarist Jones pens excellent songs that sound cut from the same cloth as the classic tunes they were inspired by. The Dennis Jones Band at Patricks II: Cover TBD. patricksii.com
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Willie G. as the Archangel Michael. It’s a heartwarming take on the Shepherds’ trek to Bethlehem, suitable for the family and filled with song, (619) 544-1000.
At the Spreckels Theatre • Dec. 11-20: City Ballet presents its acclaimed “Nutcracker” ballet. City Ballet Orchestra plays music by Tchaikovsky under the baton of John Nettles. Elizabeth Wistrich choreographs. Performances 7:30 p.m. nightly with 2 p.m. performances Saturday and Sundays. $29-$59, cityballet.org or (858) 272-8663.
At Copley Symphony Hall • Dec. 16-20: San Diego Symphony’s traditional Holiday Pops with conductor Matthew Garbutt, pianist/vocalist Michael Cavanaugh, San Diego Master Chorale, San Diego Children’s Choir and Mariachi Champaña Nevin, $30-$72, www.sandiegosymphony.com or (619) 235-0804.
At the Old Globe • Through Dec. 27, the Grinchy guy with the green hair is back! The Old Globe presents the 12th annual “Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas!” a musical just right for family enjoyment, Old Globe Theatre, Balboa Park, $39$79 ($20-$59 for kids 3-17), theCOURTESY PHOTO oldglobe.org or (619) 23-GLOBE. The Grinch delivers his style of holiday spirit to the Old Globe through Dec. 27.
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FASHION Golden Hanger Awards, FIDM Runway Show, Zandra’s latest Fashion Careers College presented the 23rd Annual Golden Hanger Fashion Awards Gala on Nov. 9. Pat O’Connor chaired this event along with Honorary Chair Zandra Rhodes. Sandra Maas, KUSI Channel 9 News morning anchor was mistress of ceremonies for the evening. Awards for contributions to the community were given to Pat Launer (theater critic and arts writer), Fred Sweet (founder San Diego Model Management), Sally B. Thornton (volunteer extraordinaire), and Phyllis Van Doren (senior editor San Diego Home/Garden Lifestyles Magazine). The evening culminated with the students’ debut collection. Each segment was a collection created by one of the FCC students. The catwalk was an endless stream of creativity. One of my favorite sections was an innovative collection by Jeffrey Parish. The finale was a line-up of costumes inspired by the art at the Timken Museum’s “Second Annual Art of Fashion Event.” These gorgeous creations made a climactic finale. The show was coordinated by Tanya McAnear, and produced and choreographed by Jim Crawford. This event benefits the Make-A-Wish Foundation of San Diego and Variety Children’s Lifeline.
FIDM Debut 2009 Runway Show Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising hosted its Fall Open House on Nov. 7. Prospective students toured the state of the art campus. After the inside look, everyone was bused to the Horton Westin Hotel for the Debut 2009
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Runway Show. Nick Verreos, a Project Runway star, FIDM alum and instructor, greeted the audience. Nick thrilled the students with his success story and said that he had been exactly where they were once. This top-notch show got underway and highlighted the collections of the FIDM students with superb music and lighting. Each segment started with a short video of each designer with his or her inspiration for the collection. One of the standouts was an elegant section created by Clay Sadler. Clay’s aquatic themed collection charmed Runway model wearing gown from the audience with beautiful flowing Clay Sadler’s aquatic themed colleceveningwear. tion at the FIDM Runway Show.
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The Westgate Hotel was the scene of a fashion show featuring Zandra Rhodes’ latest collection hot from London. The theme was “Passion for Fashion and Frills.” The models came down the runway in a swirl of vibrant colors and gorgeous silk chiffons. Zandra is especially known for her vintage textile prints. This season’s collections included an abundance of frills including many delightful ruffles. The audience was mesmerized. Handbags were provided by Zandra, showing off her incredible artwork. Additional contributions were exotic hats by Designer
Millinery, jewelry by Andrew Logan, and stylish hair by Vicky Lavanty Salon. Diana Cavagnaro is a nationally recognized hat designer and milliner. She has operated a fashion business for 27 years, the last 17 years in the Gaslamp Quarter. Diana has taught in the Fashion Department at San Diego Mesa College for 17 years. Diana is an active member of the Gaslamp Quarter Association, The American Sewing Guild, the San Diego Costume Council and the Fashion Group International. www.aheadproductions.com
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benefit the Junior League of San Diego, Dec. 10, 7 p.m., The Merk Lounge in The Keating Hotel, 820 Fifth Ave. jinglebellbachelorbash.com
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Little Italy Tree Lighting The Little Italy Association will present the 10th annual Little Italy Tree lighting & Christmas Village at the Piazza Natale on the corner of India and Date streets, Dec. 5 from 4:30 to 7 p.m. Enjoy music, Italian cookies, cider and coffee provided by the Little Italy Association. The Little Italy Mercato will host a special evening complete with local merchants selling hand-crafted gift items.
DECEMBER 4 • Artist reception and food drive Dec. 4, 5-7 p.m., 2034 India St. reception featuring painter Joan Merrick. Bring a non-perishable food item to be donated to the San Diego Food Bankʼs Holiday Food Drive.
DECEMBER 6 • Episcopal Cathedral of St. Paul in Bankers Hill hosts its sixth annual Alternative Gifts Expo
in the Great Hall, Dec. 6, 8:45 a.m.-12:30 p.m., 2728 Sixth Ave., at Nutmeg across from Balboa Park. (619) 298-7261
DECEMBER 10 • Blue Christmas in the Gaslamp Quarter — Live performances of blues, jazz, rock and R&B throughout the Gaslamp Quarter, along with complimentary street talent. gaslamp.org • Jingle Bell Bachelor Bash bachelor auction to
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• The Gaslamp Quarter Historical Foundation presents a vintage Christmas celebration, Dec. 13, noon-5 p.m., William Heath Davis House. Free craft making for kids, hot apple cider and pictures with Santa in adjacent pocket park. gaslampquarter.org • Gaslamp Quarter Holiday Pet Parade — Pet owners and their pets are invited to dress in their best holiday costumes and march down Fifth Avenue. The Parade originates and concludes at the Hilton Park adjacent to the Hilton San Diego Gaslamp Quarter at Fourth Avenue and K Street. Begins at 3 p.m. Pet Expo in Hilton Park from 1 to 5 p.m. Entry form at gaslamp.org. • Feast of Lights concert, Dec. 13, 6 p.m.; Dec. 14, 7 p.m., First Presbyterian Church, 320 Date St. The evenings culminate in a spectacular living nativity tableau. fpcsd.org, (619) 232-7513.
DECEMBER 21 • Poinsettia Bowl Battle of the Bands in the Gaslamp Quarter, Dec. 21, 6 p.m.
DECEMBER 30 • Port of San Diego Big Bay Balloon Parade, Dec. 30, 10 a.m., Harbor Drive. Preceded by the finals of the Wienerschnitzel Wiener Nationals and the Bumble Bee Foods 5K.
View one of downtown’s beautiful light displays The Forward House (pictured) has one of the biggest light displays in San Diego. Think Griswaldʼs house (“Christmas Vacation” with Chevy Chase.) The building got its moniker when John Forward Sr., mayor of San Diego, had this house built for him in 1904. John Olbrich bought it in 1998 for his business — American Security Mortgage. He had this dilapidated mansion restored and decided to decorate that season. Every season since, it comes alive with an
extensive lighting display. Santaʼs sleigh and nine reindeer (including Rudolph) are on the roof of this mansion. Santa will be making his annual visit and will be in his sleigh on Friday, Dec. 11, from 5 to 8 p.m. greeting children of all ages with candy canes and his hardy “Ho-ho-ho! Drive by any time between 5 and 10 p.m. through New Yearʼs Eve to view this holiday display located at the corner of First and Ivy – five blocks west of Balboa Park.
Fashion: Thread • Thread — discount fashions, art show, DJs, eco-friendly bar, fashion show, silk screening. Wonderhaus Bakery, 131 14th St. , East Village. $10 at the door. threadshow.com
Carolyn's Designer Resale Former Bostonian Carolyn Lancaster has been reselling goods to San Diegans for more than a decade. She buys clothing and accessories by sought-after designers like Chanel, Escada, and Armani, and peddles the in-season, contemporary styles-all in flawless, secondhand condition-at prices that are up to 80 percent off the original. "The more expensive the item, the better the deal you can get," Lancaster says in her unmistakable accent. A $2,000 St. John suit recently sold for $350. No matter what your income, that price is right 858-756-2765 310 K St. San Diego, CA. 92101 Open-Mon-Sat 10:30-5:30 Sun-Call first
639 J. STREET DECEMBER 10TH 5–9PM Bring in a new toy valued at $10 or more or a $10 donation to the US Marine’s Toys for Tots.
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Carolyn’s Designer Resale Womens Casual, Business, Formal Wear & Accessories,
50%–75% BELOW RETAIL Monday – Friday 11 am – 6 pm, Saturday 10 am – 5 pm
Let us sell those beautiful clothes you may never wear again. We are now taking consignments by appointment.
Channel • Gucci • Donna Karen • St. John • Armani • Escada
$10 Gift Certificate
toward any purchase of $50 or more With this certificate. Not valid with other offers or prior purchases
Carolyn’s Designer Resale
310 K Street, San Diego, CA 92101 • 619.238.1800
SERVICE DIRECTORY - SAN DIEGO DOWNTOWN NEWS
DECEMBER , 2009
ARTIST SERVICES
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Hedges hauling • Reasonable Rates Free Estimates • References
Cleaning Service
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Caregiver Helping Seniors with all chores, dr. appointments, cooking and cleaning
20 Years Experience trustworthy & reliable.
Call Mary Lou, 619.634.5839
Estate Sale 3664 Governor Drive University City, 92122
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December 3 – 5, 10am – 3pm
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760-420-5730
MUSIC LESSONS
by Cecilia Sanchez
Teco’s Gardening
Family owned & operated 15 years experience.
Tree Trimming Lawn Renovation New Plants & Design Whole Tree Removal Sprinkler Installation/Repair General Clean-Ups Stump Grinder Service Clean Palms & Trees
Office, residential & vacancy cleanings #1 vacation rental experts Free estimates & excellent references (619) 248-5238
MUSIC LESSONS Guitar, Piano, Drums, etc...
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We Also Do: Fencing, Floors, Stucco Repairs Concrete, Demolition, Brick & Block Walls Drywall, Painting, Roofing Plumbing, Drains Installed/Repaired General Hauling
PAINTING
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858-272-ROOF (7663) 619-224-ROOF (7663)
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Maid Service Trustworthy,reliable & detail oriented!
• Interior
Weekly • Monthly • Special Occasions
Mowing & Triming
FREE ESTIMATES! Call Valentina
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FREE ESTIMATES CLEAN UP • HAULING Call Scott at Pro-Mow (858) 652-0873
CONCRETE/MASONRY
CONCRETE MASONRY STRUCTURAL & DECORATIVE BRICK • BLOCK STONE • TILE CONCRETE DRAINAGE WATERPROOFING
/ Exterior • Custom Cabinet Finishing • Residential & Commercial • Wallpaper Removal • Stucco Repair • ”Popcorn” Ceiling Removal • Insured, Quality Workmanship FREE ESTIMATES 619-219-1923 BRETTCUSTOMS@COX.NET
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LIC #936550
Chuckie’s
The Problem Solver
Painting Company
Elder Care Solutions in Home Remodeling Grab Bars, Ramps, Bath & Kitchen Modifications, Lighting, etc. Any Job - Big or Small General Contractor Lic. 456951 Aging in Place Specialist
30 years experience References & Portfolio
CLEAN - COURTEOUS - PROFESSIONAL
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chuckgjr@cox.net CA Lic. #925325
Thomas 619-276-5439
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William Carson
RENT-A-HUSBAND
Licensed & Insured Lic #638122
FLOORING
Traditional Hardwood Flooring
Handyman with 20 years experience. Many Skills • Hourly or Bid Non-licensed
(858) 459-0959 cell: (858) 405-7484
Prompt & Professional Insured
Ask for Bob 858-454-5922
Ocean Home Services High Quality Home Improvement
JOHN WEIGHTMAN
Only $35/hr. Master Carpenter w/ 25 years experience. Interior /exterior woodworking (ex-termite inspector) Quality design fence work wood /vinyl Professionally Installed windows & doors Drywall Install/Repair and finish work. Detail Quality Painting Light Electrial & Plumbing
(619) 218-8828
Call Scott
• REFINISHING • REPAIR • INSTALLATION SPECIALIZING IN HARDWOOD FLOORS Over 20 years experience in San Diego
GARDENING·LANDSCAPING
(619) 241-1231 not licensed
REPAINT/REMODEL PRO $$ Save up to 75% Labor! $$ Flips • Repos • Foreclosures Rentals • Customs
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PAINTER DOES IT ALL!! GMD COMPANY
(619) 244-9380 INTERIOR, EXTERIOR EXCELLENT REFERENCES LIC# 420564 LIABILITY INSURANCE AND BONDED
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KELLEY PAINTING
San Diego Business for over 14 years
619.403.1272 www.marroquincorp.com Lic 927447 - USN Retired
(619) 234-7067 lic# 706902
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Baylor’s Brush Painting Interior - Exterior Painting ® Personal Service ® Established 1980 Bonded, St. Lic. #538443
ED BOEHLER (619) 224-9713
ANY DETAIL SERVICE • Hand Washing & Waxing • Oxidation & Fall out Removal • Complet Interior Work • Engine Cleaning Your Green Alternative Since 1981
Pacific Beach
AUTO DETAILING 4645 Cass Street • 858-581-0211 Beach & Bay Press Building- entrance on Emerald Street across from the Post Office
Repairs, re-grouts & installations of all ceramic tile & stone. All work done by owner.
Free Estimates Lic # 428658 858.566.7454 858.382.2472
TREE SERVICES
CROWN POINT CLIPPERS, INC.
TREE SERVICE
FREE ESTIMATES! • FINE PRUNING & THINNING • ARTISTIC TREE LACING • TREE & STUMP REMOVAL WWW.CROWNPOINTCLIPPERS.COM
(858) 270-1742 Fully licensed and insured. Lic# 723867
WINDOW CLEANING
A Glass Act Window Cleaning Inside/Outside Screens & Track Cleaning Residential Specialist Commercial Licensed & Insured.
JB’s Window Cleaning & Service
• Mini Blinds • Screens
• Mirrors FREE ESTIMATES
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$
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SERVICES
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619 -527-2227
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HANDYMAN
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• Full Service • Interior/Exterior • Power Washing • Stucco Repair • Residential/Commercial • Bonded / Insured
CONSTRUCTION
FOR ALL YOUR REPAIR AND UPGRADE NEEDS
619-249-9814
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COMPLETE AUTO DETAILING
CARZ
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25+ Cars Under $4,990 MARK or JASON 3196 MIDWAY DR. (619)224-0500
“A” Street Auto Service Foreign & Domestic • Factory Maint. Service
FREE OIL SERVICE with MAJOR TUNE-UP (Most Cars, Call for Details)
Pressure Washing Experienced
Call
(619) 248-2778
1263 State St., San Diego 92101
(619) 239-8600 OPEN: Monday–Friday 7:30am–5pm • Saturday 8:30am–3pm
REAL ESTATE DIRECTORY · SAN DIEGO DOWNTOWN NEWS
DECEMBER 2009
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CA DRE Broker's # 01312924 Karen Dodge CA DRE Broker's # 01312925 Mike Dodge
Half Block to Sail Bay
4 & SUN 1– OPEN SAT th & 6th Dec. 5 -1 ham St. #A 4016 Gres
Christmas Up! 4052 Promontory St., Pacific Beach 3947 Sequoia St., Pacific Beach
Open House Most Sat/Sun 1– 4
This 2BD/2BA Condo is just steps from Mission Bay and a few blocks to the ocean. Light & Bright southernly facing unit. 2-car underground parking spaces. 2 storage areas. Fireplace. Great Vacation home! Offered at $569,900
Brand new Tuscan-style contemporary single family homes, almost 2,000 sf. Each 3BR/4BA with penthouse room opening to large rooftop deck, perfect for holiday parties!
Bernie
Either 1 blk to Crown Point Shores or 3 blks to Sail Bay...with miles of sandy beaches and park areas to walk, sail, run, bike or sunbathe. CALL FOR HOLIDAY PRICING! Kathy Evans 858.488.SELL Coastal Properties
Karen: 619-379-1194 • Mike: 619-384-8538 E-mail: Karen-Mike@San.rr.com Web: www.karen-mike.com
RESI DEN COM & TIAL MER CIAL
Mission Beach — 100 ft from sand, single family home $599K–$624K
Work with a Beach Specialist
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Pacific Beach Call to see my Listings: • Custom Home in Crown Point • 18 New Condos, One block from Ocean • New Condos Near Sail Bay
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3445 Bayside Walk · The Baysider · 3 bed / 3 bath · Panoramic Views · 2-car attached garage · Private bay front wrap around deck · Walk to eat, shop & surf · Owner financing available
Four fabulous 2- and 3-bedroom NEW construction condos in the heart of Pacific Beach! All units are move-in ready with private garages, outdoor living and many upgrades! A Must See!
Staci Malloy
(619) 977-4334 CELL (858) 490-6127 DIRECT
Valerie Zatt 858.274.1553
858.490.6129
www.oppsd.com
www.stacimalloy.com
(619) 807-5966 www.lisablankenship.com This ocean view beach house has a 2nd unit. Property is located above Palisades Park with the Pacific Ocean beyond, 2,268 sq. ft. of living area west of La Jolla Blvd.
Licensed since 1987. Serving San Diego County. Specializing with First Time Home Owners. Local Mission Beach Resident since 1995.
Cell: 858/220-4632 · Direct: 858/454-7344 DanRyan@ColdwellBanker.com www.CaliforniaMoves.com/Dan.Ryan
OPEN HOUSE LA JOLLA Fri 2-5pm Sat 1-4pm Sat 1-4pm Sat 1-4pm Sat 1-4pm Sat 10am-3pm Sat 1-4pm Sat 1-4pm Sat 11-3:30 Sat 1-4pm Sun 1-4pm Sun 1-4pm Sun 1-4pm Sun 1-4pm Sun 1-4pm Sun 1-4pm Sun 1-4pm Sun 1-4pm Sun 1-4pm Sun 1-4pm Sun 1-4pm Sun 1-4pm Sun 1-4pm Sun 11am-3:30pm Sun 1-4pm Sun 1-4pm Sun 1-4pm
directory
PACIFIC & MISSION BEACH / CROWN PT
7157 Country Club 4BR/4.5BA $1,495,000 2458 Azure Coast 3BR/2.5BA $849,000 240 Coast Blvd. #3D 2BR/2BA $895,000 1343 Caminito Balada 3BR/3BA $1,095,000 1399 Caminito Arriata 4BR/4BA $1,250,876 7157 Country Club 4BR/4.5BA $1,495,000 1168 Muirlands Vista Way3BR/3.5BA $1,950,000 1532 Virginia Way 3BR/3BA $1,950,000 475 Marine St. 3BR/3BA $2,150,000 7964 Calle de la Plata 5BR/4BA $2,495,000-$2,795,000 356 Prospect St #N2 1BR/1BA $785,000 2458 Azure Coast 3BR/2.5BA $849,000 240 Coast Blvd. #3D 2BR/2BA $895,000 1343 Caminito Balada 3BR/3BA $1,095,000 2077 Caminito Capa 3BR/2.5BA $1,200,000-$1,400,876 1399 Caminito Arriata 4BR/4BA $1,250,876 6748 Tyrian 2BR/2BA $1,298,000 1000 Genter #305 3BR/2.5BA $1,325,000 1263 Virginia Way 4BR/3BA $1,495,000 6607 Avenida de las Pescas4BR/3BA $1,495,000 303 Coast #2 2BR/2BA $1,495,000 7124 Olivetas 2BR/2BA $1,499,000 1265 Park Row 3BR/2BA $2,150,000 475 Marine St. 3BR/3BA $2,150,000 848 Prospect #B 3BR/3.5BA $2,373,000 7964 Calle de la Plata 5BR/4BA $2,495,000-$2,795,000 1540 Bluebird Lane 4BR/4BA $3,850,000
Jasmine Wilson • 858-204-6885 Team Chodorow • 858-456-6850 Marta Schrimpf • 858-361-5562 Geoffery Belden • 858-752-1000 Geoffery Belden • 858-752-1000 Jasmine Wilson • 858-204-6885 Kim Caniglia • 858-342-5298 Ben Kashefi • 858-353-2636 Matt Glynn • 858-869-7661 Michelle Serafini • 858-829-6210 Marie Huff • 619-838-9400 Team Chodorow • 858-456-6850 Marta Schrimpf • 858-361-5562 Geoffery Belden • 858-752-1000 David Schroedl • 858-459-0202 Geoffery Belden • 858-752-1000 Peter Van Rossum • 858-204-3221 Ozstar De Jourday • 619-248-7827 Greg Noonan • 858-551-3302 Greg Noonan • 858-551-3302 Jackie Helm • 858-354-6333 Linda Marrone • 858-459-3851 Susana Corrigan / Patty Cohen • 858-414-4555 Matt Glynn • 858-869-7661 Moria Tapia • 858-337-7269 Michelle Serafini • 858-829-6210 Meg Lebastchi • 858-336-0936
Tu, W, F 12-4pm Sat 1-4pm Sat 1-4pm Sat 1-4pm Sat 1-4pm Sat 10am-2pm Sun 1-4pm Sun 1-4pm Sun 1-4pm Sun 1-4pm Sun 10am-2pm Sun 10am-2pm
924 Hornblend 2BR Units $519,000-$556,000 4016 Gresham St. #A-1 2BR/2BA $569,000 822 Nantasket Ct. 2BR+Bonus Room/2BA $849,000 4052 Promontory 3BR/4BA $899,000 3947 Sequoia 3BR/4BA $899,000 3709 Ocean Front Walk 4BR/4BA $6,500,000 4016 Gresham St. #A-1 2BR/2BA $569,000 5323 Soledad Mountain Rd.4BR/3BA $895,000 4052 Promontory 3BR/4BA $899,000 3947 Sequoia 3BR/4BA $899,000 3445 Bayside Walk 3BR/3BA $1,495,000 3709 Ocean Front Walk 4BR/4BA $6,500,000
Alex Rojas • 858-427-3664 Karen & Mike Dodge • 619-379-1194 Lawrence Tollenaere • 858-740-1011 Kathy Evans • 858-488-SELL Kathy Evans • 858-488-SELL Valerie Zatt • 858-274-1553 Karen & Mike Dodge • 619-379-1194 James Shultz • 858-354-0000 Kathy Evans • 858-488-SELL Kathy Evans • 858-488-SELL Valerie Zatt • 858-274-1553 Valerie Zatt • 858-274-1553
POINT LOMA / OCEAN BEACH Sun 1-4pm Sun 1-4pm
3336 Browning St. 1235 Savoy St.
3BR/3BA 3BR/2BA
$875,000 $1,198,000
Julie Jermstad • 619-226-2325 Chuck De Lao • 619-222-2626
$569,000
Claire Melbo • 858-229-8383
$459,000
Marianne Kendall • 619-708-3523
UNIVERSITY CITY Sat 1-4pm
5526 Renaissance Ave. #12BR/2BA
CLAIREMONT 12-3pm
4064 Mt Boss
3BR/2BA
DEADLINE FOR THE OPEN HOUSE DIRECTORY IS NOON ON TUESDAYS.
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FOOD & DRINK
Voted “The Best Breakfast” by NBC TV
Go to: www.sdnews.com/pages/dining for more dining information
O’Brothers O’Brothers is located at 188 Horton Plaza, San Diego, CA 92101. O’Brothers is open for lunch and dinner Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Sundays, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Happy Hour is available daily from 3 p.m. to close, where guests can enjoy $5 sliders with fries, $5 glasses of wine, $3 12oz beers and $6 22oz beers. Take-out and curbside delivery is also available. For more information, call 619.615.0909 or visit www.obrothersburgers.com
Richard Walker’s Pancake House
$1 Off with this Ad! 6:30am–2:30pm • 7 days a week 520 Front Street • Just South of Market, Downtown 619-231-7777 www.richardwalkers.com
Richard Walker’s Pancake House, an upscale fusion of traditional and gourmet breakfast favorites, is now open in the Marina District in downtown San Diego. Serving classic-style griddlecakes, crepes, omelets and other specialties, this pancake house is certain to become the “premier” breakfast destination for San Diego's residents, employees and the tourist community! Open 6:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. 7 days a week, and if you are unable to stay and enjoy the atmosphere, take Richard Walker’s with you as we prepare orders to go.
Gaslamp Tavern is the place to be! Neighborhood sports bar serving food daily from 11:30-2am. Happy Hour M-F 3-7pm- $3 Drafts-$3 House Wine-$3 Wells Tuesday & Thursday 1/2 off all Pitchers. Live Music!! Tuesday 9-12pm, Wednesday & Thursday 8-12pm & Friday 48pm Saturday & Sunday Brunch from 11:30-2pm ~ Sunday ALL DAY Happy Hour! For more info & special events ~ www.gaslamptavern.com EXPERIENCE A TASTE OF MEXICO AT Est. 1972
Bleu Boheme Come Try Our Fish Tacos & Authentic Margaritas!
French Bohemian Restaurant & Bar.Early Bohemian Menu 3 Courses ONLY $22 per person. Served 7 Days a Week from 5-6 pm. Now Also Available All Night Every Tuesday!!! For Menu Details and Reservations~www.bleuboheme.com
Salazar’s Taco Shop
Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner / 6:30am - 9pm Daily 1502 Market St. / San Diego / 619-238-9674 www.salazarsfinemexicanfood.com
Salazar’s Taco Shop Began as a dream in 1945 and turned into a reality in 1972. The owner and founder, Frank Salazar, began working at the age of 14 in the kitchen of the La Fonda Hotel in Santa Fe under the supervision of a German chef named Konrad. Today the “taste of home” quality of the food is enjoyed by many long-time customers and some of our new neighbors who are becoming our new regulars. The fine food at Salazar’s can be enjoyed seven days a week, 6:30 am until 9 p.m. Breakfast, lunch and dinner as well as food to go are served all day. Bulk food orders with advance notice are available. The margaritas are real and the bottled beer is cold. The best thing I’ve ever been told by a customer is that “there’s a genuine-ness about this place.”
El Indio – Mexican Restaurant & Catering Since 1940, El Indio has been dedicated to delivering the finest Mexican food in the world. We are the birth place of the “Taquito” and make fresh tortillas daily. Our authentic Sonora style Mexican cuisine is made with traditional herbs and spices. Specific ingredient Information is available upon request. El Indio has won the Gold Medallion for Best Mexican Casual Dining from the California Restaurant Association. Our food is prepared without preservatives or additives & is the Freshest Mexican Food In Town.
East Village Tavern & Bowl
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Deborah Vasquez x118 Jason Gregory x116
Let’s Bowl! Good food, frosty beer, tasty eats and bowling to boot, what a better way to celebrate any occasion. 30–50" HD Flat Screens, 12 brand spankin' new bowling lanes and plenty of room for 300 people! There's an action filled event package for every degree of hunger and thirst. And every budget. For more information:619.677.BOWL(2695) www.bowlevt.com~events@bowlevt.com
Wolf fy’s Place Wolffy's Place-authentic Chicago Eatery featuring Chicago Vienna hotdogs,Italian Beef on Gonnella rolls, Baby back BBQ ribs, Chicago Deep Dish Pizza as well as thin crust, Brats, Italian and Polish sausage, and a full bar with happy hour 3pm-6pm M-F with 2 for 1 beers, and 4$ wells, half price appetisers and 3$ sandwiches; come watch all Bears, Bulls and Blackhawk games on Direct T.V.
As
seen on th e
“Dinners, Drive-ins and Dives”
Gold Medallion Winner 2009 Best Mexican Casual Dining California Restaurant Association
619-299-0333
Office Catering Available:
619-299-0385 3695 India St. San Diego Exit 1-5 at Washington Street www.el-indio.com