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MUSEUM AND ART GALLERY MONTH
FEBRUARY 2015
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The North County Sun invites you to experience the wonder and creativity of our local art world during the months of February and March. February is San Diego Museum
Month with many museums offering free entrance or discounts. Museum and Art Gallery Month runs simultaneously with National Youth Art Month in March and is recognized for promoting art and art education in the United States. Schools across the U.S. participate in cooperation with local art galleries, exhibitions, and civic organizations.
MUSEUM OF PHOTOGRAPHIC ARTS
KONIAKOWSKYOCEAN ART
SAN DIEGO CHILDRENS DISCOVERY MUSEUM

San Diego
Childrens
Discovery
Museum
The Museum of Photographic Arts is a vibrant center for

visual learning located in Balboa Park. Its mission is to inspire,
educate and engage the broadest possible audience through the
presentation, collection, and preservation of photography, film
and video. Since its founding in 1983, the museum has endeavored consistently to address cultural, historical and social issues
through its exhibitions and educational programs.
Hendrik Kerstens: Model and Muse, Feb. 7 May 31
For more than two decades, photographer Hendrik Kerstens
found creative inspiration in photographing his daughter,
Paula. The large-scale formalized portraits of Paula explore
the intersection between painting and photography. Hendrik
Kerstens: Model and Muse presents the relationship between
artist and subject through images with ironic and purposeful
visual play.
7 Billion Others, Feb. 21 Sept. 13
The U.S. premiere of the multimedia exhibition 7 Billion Others
brings voices and compelling video portraits from more than
6,000 individuals filmed in 84 countries. Identify what separates
and unites us within interviews spoken in more than 50 languages. Four content refreshes will occur throughout the exhibition
with updated thematic content.
Seeing is Believing?
Did you know that some early photographs were known as the
mirror with a memory, or that the first photograph of the moon
was made more than 160 years ago?
Discover the answers to these questions and more in MOPAs
new gallery where youll explore the origins of photography, and
its impact on how we view ourselves and the world around us.
The Museum of Photographic Arts is located at 1649 El Prado,
San Diego, CA 92101.
Museum hours: Tues to Sun 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is
$8 adults, $7 seniors, $6 students, and always free for MOPA
Members, children under 12 and active military. Please visit
www.MOPA.org or call 619-238-7559 for more information.
Wade Koniakowsky, one of the nations leading ocean-inspired

artists, painting at the age of six and started surfing before he was 12.
Blending these two passions, he gained worldwide recognition for his
oil paintings of tropical landscapes. Wades work is currently showcased internationally as well as in 17 galleries from the East Coast to
Hawaii. Living in southern California, Wade has ongoing exposure to
the beaches of San Diego. His California landscapes highlight local
coastal landmarks and notable surf spots; they depict the light and
color of California and are the focus of his painting workshops.
In his early teens, Wade made his own boards, complete with
elaborate artwork. Surfboard, rather than canvas, was his early
medium of choice. Today, his surfboard art is an expression of pure
beauty and passion for the ocean. The Polynesian Art Collage is
perhaps the most popular motif for Wades board art, with depictions of the rich cultural heritage of the South Pacific Islands. No
one creates surfboard art quite like Wade Koniakowsky. Each surfboard is a custom piece.
The artists work has been featured in numerous publications
including Graphis, Art Direction, Communication Arts, and Print.
He has created artwork for the Rabbit Kekai World Long Board
Contest, Dukes Oceanfest, the Womens World Long Board Contest
and the Molokai to Oahu World Paddleboard Championships. His
paintings can be seen in movies, TV shows and international surf
competitions such as The North Shore Vans Triple Crown. Wade
has been a regular contributor of art for ROXY sponsored events.
His designs currently adorn the custom surfboards that decorate
Billabong stores nationwide. Collectors of Wades art include Super
Bowl champ Troy Polamalu of the Pittsburgh Steelers and Dukes
Restaurants in California and Hawaii.
With a formal background in advertising, Wade has served as
Creative Director on campaigns for such Fortune 500 brands as
Reebok, Microsoft and IBM. His 25-year commitment to the advertising industry earned him more than 300 creative awards including recognition by the New York Art Directors Club and the Los
Angeles Advertising Club.
KoniakowskyOcean Art Gallery is located in the Solana Beach
Cedros Design District at 312 South Cedros Avenue. Call (858) 7551000 or visit www.Koniakowsky.com.
The San Diego Childrens Discovery Museum is excited to

present the Escondido Roots Series as part of the Museums mission to celebrate and educate children and families about world
cultures. Roots programs highlight the diverse cultural traditions
of the communities of San Diego County.
This free program features cultural performances, crafts, costumes, and other activities to showcase the cultures rich art and
history. Performances, often by children, include storytelling,
music, dance and puppetry. During the program month, the
Global Village and Marketplace exhibit is transformed to reflect
the culture, along with books and costumes. Additionally, craft
and story time will carry the theme of the celebrated culture with
a different book and craft each week of that month.
Roots is held on the 3rd Saturday of alternating months from
2-4pm. Free admission begins at 1:45pm on the specified program date: Philippines Feb 21; Mexico April 18; Greece June 20;
China Aug 15; Brazil Oct 17; and Germany Dec 19.
For further information or if you would like to participate in
an upcoming Escondido Root Series, please contact education@
sdcdm.org.
The San Diego Childrens Discovery Museum serves children
up to age 10, and focuses on these critical years of child development by encouraging families to learn together. Through professionally designed exhibit spaces and programs, children engage
in a wide range of concepts about science and world cultures.
Whether children are playing musical instruments, putting on
costumes to perform, discovering history in an archeological
dig box, learning about the amazing world of plants and insects,
or building structures out of recycled materials, they are able to
combine learning with creativity for an educational experience
all their own.
San Diego Childrens Discovery Museum is located at 320
North Broadway, Escondido 92025. Please call (760) 233-7755
x1003 or visit www.sdcdm.org.
ARTBEAT ON MAIN STREET
GREEN DRAGON TAVERN AND MUSEUM
SAN DIEGO MODEL RAILROAD MUSEUM
Welcome to ArtBeat on Main Street, Your Destination for

All Things Art, and the friendliest gallery in town! ArtBeat and
its artists are leading the revitalization of the heart of Vista by
offering an ever-changing panorama of artworks, learning opportunities, receptions, wine tastings, and more. ArtBeat on Main
Street is a gallery of diverse fine art and a source for workshops
and classes. The gallery, along with its unique boutique and cozy
wine lounge and outdoor garden patio, has become a City of Vista
community partner and a cultural destination. Its a place of creativity and inspiration.
The gallery carries a unique and eclectic array of art by a
diverse group of artists that showcase their work at ArtBeat on
Main Street. Youll find everything from hand-made jewelry,
pottery, carvings, photography, calligraphy, plein air paintings,
watercolors, pastels, oils, landscapes, seascapes, interesting people, portraits, and still life. There is something for everyones
taste. ArtBeat on Main Street wants you to be part of the Vista
art culture and celebrate the arts of life. Attend workshops and
unleash your creativity in all sorts of fun and interesting classes,
like Palate to Palette-Paint-Wine-Play. Shop in their chic gift boutique, or chill with a glass from a variety of select wines and beers.
Join them on the third Saturday of each month from 5 to 8:30 PM
for live music, great food, spirits, and interesting conversations
with friendly artists and art aficionados.
ArtBeat on Main Street is located at 330 Main Street, Vista
92084. Hours Tue 11am to 8:30pm; Wed.-Sat., 11am 9:30pm;
Sun., 12- 4:30pm. Call (760) 295-3118 or visit www.artbeatonmainstreet.com.
The Green Dragon Tavern and Museum promotes and celebrates our countrys heritage and connects visitors with the contributions of our founders during colonial America. The museum
and educational exhibits feature documents that connect to the
life, times, and still relevant innovations and perspectives of those
who shaped our great country.
Guests can enjoy touring the corridors and museum with a glass
of their favorite craft beer or wine. Families cherish the opportunity to transform a dinner out with a fun educational opportunity
for their children. Museum tours for schools and large parties are
available. The museum, restaurant dining room, and bar are
open daily from 11:00AM. The gourmet coffee shop opens daily
at 7:30AM. Happy Hour in the Tavern is daily from 3:006:00 PM.
The dining experience is New England inspired cuisine with a
vast menu that includes live Maine lobster, pork chops, steaks,
crab cakes, French onion soup, burgers, salads, fish n fries, clam
chowder, and desserts. They serve a beautiful Sunday Brunch
every week, with an extra special Easter Sunday Brunch. For
Valentines Day call for reservations. They will be serving a special five-course pre-fix menu.
The indoor dcor with hand crafted custom woodwork is
exquisite. Come dressed in casual attire or dress to the nines;
the choice is yours. Their expansive 130-seat two-story tavern
features 2 stone fire places, 7 large screen LED HD TVs showing
the best in sports, and 20 craft beers on tap. Their Pilgrim inspired
100-seat dining room features a 1,000- bottle capacity wine room
and accompanying wine list.
Green Dragon Tavern and Museum is located at 6115 Paseo
Del Norte, Carlsbad 92011. Call (760) 918-2421 or visit www.
greendragontavernca.com.
The San Diego Model Railroad Museum (SDMRM) is one

the largest indoor model railroad displays in the world and is
the only accredited railroad themed museum in the U.S.A. The
individual HO and N scale layouts are among the largest of their
type. The construction of the model railroads is accomplished
by volunteer engineers, electricians, muralist and specialized
craftsmen. Since its opening to the public in March of 1982, the
museum is approaching 3 million visitors.
In addition to their world-class exhibits, SDMRM prides
itself with a collection of historic trains of all gauges, a wealth
of images and books, and is dedicated to educational programming, family events, and tours. You will be amazed at the detail
and craftsmanship that has been put into each display. The
museums new Centennial Railway Garden will soon be on
exhibit beginning March 21.
The San Diego Model Railroad Museum is located in Balboa
Park at 1649 El Prado, San Diego, 92101 and is open TuesdayFriday 11am 4pm and 11am 5pm on Saturday and Sunday.
Children 5 and under are FREE, youth 6-14 are $1 and adult
admission is $9. Adult admission is half off during the month
of February! For more information, call (619) 696-0199 or visit
www.sdmrm.org.
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AVO Playhouse
Live. Intimate. Theatre.
The Lion in Winter

Jan 15 - Feb 1
James Goldmans great masterpiece of British

family dysfunction.
Sondheim on Sondheim
Feb 12 - March 1
The San Diego premiere of the

NEW Stephen Sondheim musical revue.
Anna in the Tropics

March 12 - 29
The Pulitzer Prize-winning drama

by Nilo Cruz.
Tickets are on sale now!
Moonlight Amphitheatre
Broadways Best Under the Stars!
All Shook Up
June 10 - 27
The story is all new, the hits are all Elvis!
The Music Man

July 15 - Aug 1
The Great American musical.
Shrek: The Musical

Aug 12 - 29
The Dreamworks animated film comes to life!
Big Fish
Sept 9 - 26
San Diego Premiere of the Broadway musical

based on the Tim Burton film.
Subscriptions on sale March 21.
Single Tickets on sale April 25.
760.724.2110
moonlightstage.com
Critically-acclaimed,
award-winning theatre
just minutes away in Vista.
Find a Complete Calendar of Events at www.NorthCountySun.com
Dates and times subject to change. Please call or check websites
FEBRUARY
Black History Month

Museum Month (Feb) 50% off at participating museums. Discount
passes at Macys.
Whale Watching Season through April.
2/1 Superbowl XLIX at University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale,
Ariz. AFC Champions vs. NFC Champions. www.nfl.com/superbowl
2/1 San Diego Black Film Festival. Reading Cinema Gaslamp 15.
(619) 234-0022. www.sbff.com.
2/1-22 Contemporary Constructions: Matthew & Iris Strauss Family
Foundation. The exhibit highlights artists from around the world.
California Center for the Arts, Escondido. (800) 988-4253.
www.artcenter.org.
2/1-3/5 Lawrence Welk presents The King and I. (888) 802-7469.
www.welkresorts.com.
2/1-3/8 The Darrell Hammond Project. (858) 550-1010.
www.lajollaplayhouse.org.
2/1-7/31 Carlsbad Sculpture Garden Exhibit- A Balanced Fulcrum:
Tiffany Phillips. (760) 434-2920. www.carlsbadca.gov/arts.
2/1-3/1 Old Globe Theatre presents Murder for Two. 1363 Old Globe
Way, San Diego. (619) 234-5623. www.TheOldGlobe.org.
2/1 The Cardiff Kook Run-5K and 10K at Moonlight Beach Parking
Lot, 8am-12pm. www.cardiffkookrun.com.
2/1-22 The Grift at the Lafayette Hotel. (858) 550-1010.
www.lajollaplayhouse.org.
2/1-3/9 Circus Vargas ArleQuin! (877) 468-3861. www.circusvargas.com.
2/2 Groundhog Day
2/2 Bird Watching, First Monday of the month at San Diego Botanic
Garden. 8am, 230 Quail Gardens Drive, Encinitas. (760) 436-3036.
www.sdbgarden.org.
2/2-8 Allianz Championship golf tournament. The Old Course at
Broken Sound Club. Boca Raton, Florida. www.pgatour.com.
2/5-8 PGA Farmers Open Golf Championship at Torrey Pines Golf
Course, La Jolla. (904) 285-3700. www.pgatour.com.
2/5-15 25th Annual San Diego Jewish Film Festival. (858) 274-9994.
www.sdcjc.org.
2/6-2/22 Bojos Place-A musical commemorating Black History Month
at Community Actors Theatre in San
Diego. www.communityactorstheatre.com.
2/6-7 Youth Fishing Derby Camp Out at Lake Poway. (858) 668-4772.
www.ci.poway.ca.us.
2/6-3/1 Patio Playhouse, Escondido presents this (760) 746-6669.
www.patioplayhouse.com.
2/7 San Diego Surf vs. Inland Empire Invaders. HourGlass Arena,
Miramar College. 7:30pm. www.surfbasketball.com.
2/7 Pops Fernandez with Society of Seven and Lhey Bella. Pala Events
Center-11154 Highway 76, Pala, CA. 7:30pm. (877)
946-7252. www.palacasino.com.
2/7 San Diego Sockers vs. Baltimore Blast. Valley View Casino Center.
7:05pm. www.valleyviewcasinocenter.com.
2/7 Mermaid Series Half Marathon in San Diego.
www.mermaidseries.com.
2/7 San Diego Gulls vs. Long Beach Bombers. Escondido Iceplex.
7:30pm. www.sandiegogullshockey.com.
2/7 Dead Mans Party with Betamaxx. 9pm. Belly Up Tavern.
(858) 481-8140. www.bellyup.com.
2/7 Hearts For Hope 5K Run/Walk. www.mitchellthorp.org.
2/7 Strangelove-The Ultimate Tribute to Depeche Mode. 7pm. House
of Blues, San Diego. (619) 299-2583. www.houseofblues.com.
2/7 Coyote Spotlight. Agua Hedionda Discovery Center, 1580 Cannon
Road, Carlsbad. 5:00pm-7pm. 760) 804-1969.
www.aguahedionda.org.
2/7-8 Hershey Felder as Irving Berlin. The Laguna Playhouse.
(949) 497-2787. www.lagunaplayhouse.com.
2/7-3/1 Stage Kiss. New Village Arts Theatre. (760) 433-3245.
www.newvillagearts.org.
2/7, 2/14 & 2/21 Sikes Adobe Historic Farmstead Tea Service
Fundraiser. 1pm & 3pm. (760) 432-8318. www.sdrp.org.
2/8 Bridal Bazaar. San Diego Convention Center.
www.bridalbazaar.com.
2/8 San Dieguito Half Marathon & 5K Run/Walk in picturesque
Rancho Santa Fe. www.kathyloperevents.com.
2/8 Gallery Reception. San Dieguito Art Guild/Off Track Gallery.
3:30pm-6pm. (760) 942-3636. www.sandiegoartguild.com.
2/8, 2/13 Harlem Globetrotters. Valley View Casino Center.
www.valleyviewcasinocenter.com.
2/9-10 MCGUIRE. North County Repertory Theatre. (858) 481-1055.
www.northcoastrep.org.
2/9-15 Ace Group Classic golf tournament. The TwinEagles ClubNaples, Florida. www.pgatour.com.
2/10 American Roots Music-History of the Slide Guitar in Americana
Blues with David Vidal and Greg Snaer. 7:30 pm. California State
University San Marcos, 333 S. Twin Oaks Valley Road.
(760) 750-8272. Tickets much be pre-purchased at www.csusm.edu/al.
2/10 LA Lakers vs. Denver Nuggets. Staples Center. 1111 S. Figueroa
Street, Los Angeles, CA 90015. 7:30pm.
http://www/nba.com/lakers/.
2/11-12 1st Marine Division Anniversary Concert. California Center
for the Arts, Escondido. 7pm. (800) 988-4253. www.artcenter.org.
2/12 Juicy Jay. North Park Theatre. (888) 512-7469. 7pm.
www.northparktheatre.com.
2/12-3/1 Sondheim on Sondheim. Avo Playhouse. (760) 724-2110.
www.moonlightstage.com.
2/13 Chippendales 2015 Get Lucky Tour. House of Blues, San Diego.
8pm. (619) 299-2583. www.houseofblues.com.
2/13 The Stone Foxes. The Casbah. (619) 232-4355.
www.casbahmusic.com.
2/13-14 Valentines Day Dinner at San Diego Zoo Safari Park.
Romantic meal and no-host bar in Hunte Nairobi Pavillion. $99$125 per couple. (619) 718-3000. www.sdzsafaripark.org.
2/13 Demitri Martin at Balboa Theatre. www.sdbalboa.org.
2/13 Fun Friday Nights for Kids 4-12 yrs. $18/child. City of San
Marcos. (760) 744-9000, ext.3500. www.ci.san-marcos.ca.us.
2/13-15 23rd Annual Kuumba Fest at Lyceum Theatre, Horton Plaza.
(619) 544-1000. www.kuumbafest.com.
2/13 Doggie Cafe with San Diego Humane Society and SPCA.
6pm-8pm. 572 Airport Road, Oceanside. On-leash socializing
opportunity. (619) 299-7012, ext. 2230. www.sdhumane.org.
2/13-16 Southern California Writers Conference. (619) 303-8185.
www.writersconference.com.
2/13-3/1 West Side Story. San Diego Musical Theatre.
(858) 560-5740. www.sdmt.org.
2/13-15, 2/20-22 The 25th Annual Putname County Spelling Bee. Star
Theatre, Oceanside. www.startheatreco.com.
2/13-25 & 2/27-3/1 Lucky Street Vintage Marketplace. Lucky Street
Promotions, Oceanside. 9am-4pm. www.luckystreetproductions.com.
2/14 Valentines Day
2/14 Club Cosplay: The Nerds Night Club Ultimate Valentines Date
Night. 7pm. House of Blues, San Diego. (619) 299-2583.
www.houseofblues.com.
2/14 Arrival From Sweden The Music of ABBA. Pala EventsCenter 11154 Highway 76, Pala, CA. 7pm. (877) 946-7252.
www.palacasino.com.
2/14, 17, 20, 22 San Diego Operas Don Giovanni at San Diego
Civic. www.sdopera.com.
2/14 Dover Quartet. 8pm at UCSD Conrad Prebys Concert Hall.
www.artpwr.com.
2/14-15 San Diego Travel & Adventure Show. San Diego Convention
Center. www.adventureexpo.com.
2/14-15 Ozomatli. Sat-9pm & Sun-8pm. Belly Up Tavern.
2/14 Magic 92.5 presents Art Leboes Valentines Super Love Jam. 7:30pm
at the Valley View Casino Center. www.valleyviewcasinocenter.com.
2/14 Be My Valentine Bash! Speed Dating. The Flight Path.
www.eventbrite.com.
2/14 Palate to Palette: Paint! Wine! Play. Oceanside Museum of Art.
6pm-9pm. www.oma-online.org.
2/14 Vowentines Day at the Del. A group vow renewal/wedding
ceremony by a non-denominational officiant. 6pm. Hotel del
Coronado. 1500 Orange Ave., Coronado. www.hoteldel.com.
2/14 Love in Music Benefit. Museum of Making Music, Carlsbad.
7pm. (760) 304-5844. www.museumofmakingmusic.org.
2/14-3/15 Old Globe Theatre presents The Twenty-Seventh Man. 1363
Old Globe Way, San Diego. (619) 234-5623.
www.TheOldGlobe.org.
2/14 San Diego Brazil Carnival, 9pm-2am. Adults-only event.
(619) 224-4684. Check website for date, time, and venue changes
at www.brazilcarnival.com.
2/14 Kari-Lise Alexander: Inflorescence opening night artist
reception. 6pm-10pm. (760) 471-5779. www.distinctionart.com.
2/14 Nathan Pacheco: Be My Valentine. Copley Symphony Hall. 8pm.
(619) 235-0804. www.sandiegosymphony.com.
2/14 Gladys Knight. Harrahs Rincon Casino, Valley Center. 8pm.
www.harrahsresortsoutherncalifornia.com.
2/14 LOGIC: Under Pressure World Tour Presented by Monster
Energy Outbreak. (888) 512-7469. 8pm. www.northparktheatre.com.
2/14 Bird Walk. Agua Hedionda Discovery Center, 1580 Cannon
Road, Carlsbad. 9am-10am. (760) 804-1969. www.aguahedionda.org.
2/14, 2/21, 2/28 Behind the Scenes Tours of Mission San Luis Rey.
www.sanluisrey.org.
2/15 10/20 California Run. 10-mile race with 20 bands in North
County in Del Mar, Solana Beach and Encinitas. www.cal1020.com.
2/15 Harlem Gospel Choir. California Center for the Arts, Escondido.
7:30pm. (800) 988-4253. www.artcenter.org.
2/15 5th Annual Coronado Valentines Day 10K. www.coronado10k.com.
2/15 21st Annual Mardi Gras Brunch Fundraiser for the Oceanside
Museum of Art. El Camino Country Club, Oceanside.
(760) 435-3727. www.oma-online.org.
2/15-16 San Diego Labrador Retriever Club Dog Show. Bates Nut
Farm, Valley Center. 8am-5pm. (760) 749-3333. www.batesnutfarm.biz.
2/16 Presidents Day
2/17 Mardi Gras
2/17 Annual Gaslamp Mardi Gras Street Party, 5pm-midnight. Live
music, special guest appearances, street performers, and parade.
(619) 233-5008. www.sdmardigras.com.
2/18 Ash Wednesday
2/18 Meghan Trainor: That Bass Tour w/special guest. 6pm. House of
Blues, San Diego. (619) 299-2583. www.houseofblues.com.
2/18-19 Chinese New Year CelebrationYear of the Sheep.
Indochinese Association of San Diego-4536-4540 University Ave.
near Chamoune Ave. 11pm-2am. (619) 717-7062.
2/19-3/5 Chinese New Year 15-Day Celebration
2/19-22 Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. San Marcos Community
Center. (760) 744-9000. www.ci.san-marcos.ca.us.
2/20 San Diego Gulls vs. Fresno Monsters. Escondido Iceplex. 8pm.
www.sandiegogullshockey.com.
2/20 Vienna Boys Choir. Copley Symphony Hall. 8pm. (619)
235-0804. www.sandiegosymphony.com.
2/20 The Annual Red Ball-Year of the Sheep. Club M at The Grand
Del Mar. 5200 Grand Del Mar Way, San Diego. 7:28pm-1:28am.
(858) 314-1950. www.TheGrandDelMar.com/Club-M.
2/20 Foreign Film Fridays-Central Station. Carlsbad City Library, 1775
Dove Lane. (760) 434-2920. www.carlsbadca.gov.
2/20-22 San Diego Lunar New Year Tet Festival. Mira Mesa
Community Park. (858) 231-7508. www.sdtet.com .
2/20-21 Celebrate Craft Beer at San Diego Winter Brew Fest. Sample
beer, live music. The San Diego Hall of Champions in Balboa
Park. www.sandiegobrewfest.com.
2/20-3/28 Seussical-The Musical. Mission Theatre, Fallbrook.
(760)-731-2278. www.missiontheater.com.
2/20-22 Silver Bay Kennel Club Dog Show. Free Admission. Obrien,
Bing Crosby and Exhibit Halls at Del Mar Fairgrounds.
(760) 751-2302. www.jbradshaw.com.
2/21 5K Paw Walk in the Garden at the San Diego Botanic Garden.
9am-1pm. www.sdbgarden.org.
2/21 Steve Poltzs Annual 50th Birthday. 9pm. Belly Up Tavern.
2/21 San Diego Gulls vs. Fresno Monsters. Escondido Iceplex.
7:30pm. www.sandiegogullshockey.com.
2/21 Jim Hensons Dinosaur Train Live! Historic Balboa Theatre.
(619) 570-1100. www.sandiegotheatres.org.
2/21 San Diego Surf vs. Orange County Novastars. HourGlass Arena,
Miramar College. 7:30pm. www.surffbasketball.com.
2/21 SEA Day at Birch Aquarium, 11am-3pm. Theme: Ocean Love.
(858) 534-7336. www.aquarium.ucsd.edu.
2/21 Jim Jefferies. Pala Events Center-11154 Highway 76, Pala, CA.
7:30pm. (877) 946-7252. www.palacasino.com.
2/21 San Diego Sockers vs. Ontario Fury. Valley View Casino Center.
7:05pm. www.valleyviewcasino.com.
2/21 Belly Up & Casbah present Lucinda Williams. (888) 512-7469.
8pm. www.northparktheatre.com.
2/21-22 33rd Annual Chinese New Year Food & Cultural Fair.
10am-5pm. Downtown San Diego.
(619) 234-4447. www.sdchinesecenter.org.
2/22 Cruisin Grand, Grand Champion Fundraiser. Visit website for
further details. www.cruisingrand.com.
2/22 San Diego Gulls vs. Fresno Monsters. Escondido Iceplex.
12pm. www.sandiegogullshockey.com.
2/22 87th Annual Academy Awards at Dolby Theatre in Hollywood.
Televised live by ABC TV.
2/22 Ramon Ayala. 7pm. House of Blues, San Diego.
(619) 299-2583. www.houseofblues.com.
2/22 Mardi Gras Race 15K/5K. Hospitality Point, San Diego.
(619) 491-0677. www.martigrasrunwalk.com.
2/22-5/17 Simply Beautiful: Photographs from National Geographic.
William D. Cannon Art Gallery, Carlsbad.
(760) 602-2021. www.carlsbadca.gov/arts.
2/23 David Cook. 8pm. Belly Up Tavern. (858) 481-8140. www.bellyup.com.
2/24 Determined Hearts: A WW II Paratrooper, Nurse and One
Couples Unbreakable Bond with Dr. Linda Dudik. 6pm. California
State University San Marcos, 333 S. Twin Oaks Valley Road.
(760) 750-8272. Pre-purchase tickets at www.csusm.edu/al.
2/24 Belly Up & Casbah present Brett Dennen: Solo Acoustic, Willy
Tea. (888) 512-7469. 7pm. www.northparktheatre.com.
2/25-03/01 Cirque du Soleil presents Varekai. Valley View Casino
Center. (619) 224-4171. www.valleyviewcasinocenter.com.
2/25-3/22 Neil Simons Chapter Two. North Coast Repertory Theatre.
(858) 481-1055. www.northcoastrep.org.
2/26 Tower After Hours: Ireland. Enjoy traditional Irish food, drink
and music. San Diego Museum of Man. 6pm-8pm.
(619) 239-2001. www.museumofman.org.
2/26-3/1 Jay Mohr. The American Comedy Company. (619)
795-3858. www.americancomedyco.com.
2/27 San Diego Surf vs. Orange County Novastars. HourGlass Arena,
6pm-8pm. 5500 Gaines Street, San Diego. On leash-dog socializing
2/27 San Diego Gulls vs. Long Beach Bombers. Escondido
Iceplex. www.sandiegogullshockey.com.
2/27 Venice Baroque Orchestra with Avi Avital, Mandalin. California
Center for the Arts, Escondido. 7:30pm. (760) 839-4138.
www.artcenter.org.
2/27-28 Love Letters. Theatre Arts West, Oceanside.
www.theatreartswest.org.
2/27-3/1 Goode Plays Mozart. Copley Symphony Hall. 8pm.
2/28 San Diego Surf vs. Inland Empire Invaders. HourGlass Arena,
2/28 Affordable Licensing, Vaccination, & Microchip Event brought
to you by the San Diego Humane Society and SPCA. 10am-12pm.
Oceanside and Vista residents can renew or purchase a new
license. Marshall Street Park, Oceanside. www.sdhumane.org.
2/28 Ballroom with a Twist. Poway Center for the Performing Arts.
8pm. (858) 748-0505. www.powayarts.org.
2/28 Family ArtLAB: Absurd Art. Museum of Contemporary Art San
Diego-La Jolla. www.mcasd.org.
2/28 An Evening with Rita Coolidge. Bob Burton Center for the
Performing Arts, Fallbrook High School. www.bgcnorthcounty.org.
2/28-3/22 Knuffle Bunny: A Cautionary Musical. North County
Repertory Theatre. (858) 481-1055. www.northcoastrep.org.
SAN DIEGO PADRES

PRESEASON
3/4 @ Mariners, 12:05pm
3/5 @ Mariners, 12:05pm
3/6 vs. White Sox, 12:05pm
3/7 @ Giants, 12:05pm
3/8 vs. Rockets, 1:05pm
3/9 @ Cubs, 1:05pm
3/10 vs. Giants, 1:05pm
3/11 @ Royals, 1:05pm
3/12 vs. Dodgers, 1:05pm
3/13 @ Angels, 1:10pm
3/14 vs. Rangers, 1:05pm
3/15 @ Indians, 1:05pm
3/16 vs. Cubs, 1:05pm
3/17 SS @ Athletics, 1:05pm
3/17 SS vs. Brewers, 1:05pm
3/18 @ Rockies, 1:10pm
3/20 vs. Royals, 7:05pm
3/21 vs. D-backs, 1:05pm
3/22 @ Cubs, 1:05pm
3/23 vs. White Sox, 1:05pm

3/24 vs. Mariners, 1:05pm
3/25 @ Dodgers, 1:05pm
3/26 @ D-backs, 1:10pm
3/27 vs. Rockies, 7:05pm
3/28 @ Rangers, 1:05pm
3/29 vs. Mariners, 1:05pm
3/30 @ Reds, 1:05pm
3/31 vs. Royals, 7:05pm
4/1 @ White Sox, 1:05pm
4/2 vs. Brewers, 12:05pm
4/4 vs. Diablos Rojos, 2pm
4/6 @ Dodgers (Dodgers
home opener), 1:10pm
REGULAR SEASON
4/9 vs. Giants (Padres home
opener), TBD
2015 PGA
CHAMPIONS TOUR
2/2-8
Allianz Championship. The Old Course
at Broken Sound Club, Boca Raton
2/9-15
Ace Group Classic. The TwinEagles
Club, Naples Florida
3/16-22
Tucson Conquistadores Classic.
Omni Tucson National, Tucson.
3/23-29
Mississippi Gulf Resort Classic.
Fallen Oak, Biloxi
4/13-19
Greater Gwinnett Championship.
TPC Sugarloaf, Duluth
4/24-26
Bass Pro Shops Legends of Golf.
Big Cedar Lodge, Ridgedale
Visit www.pgatour.com.
Find a Complete Calendar of Events at www.NorthCountySun.com
Dates and times of events subject to change
MARCH-APRIL
3/1 The Center Chorale: Beethoven the Great. California Center for
the Arts, Escondido. 3pm. (800) 988-4253. www.artcenter.org.
3/1-5/10 The Carlsbad Flower Fields are open to the public.
(760) 431-0352. www.theflowerfields.com.
3/1-4/1 Desert wildflowers great for viewing at the Anza-Borrego
State Park. www.desertusa.com.
3/2 Bird Watching, First Monday of the month at the San Diego
Botanic Garden. 8am, 230 Quail Gardens Drive, Encinitas.
(760) 436-3036. www.sdbgarden.org.
3/3 Spicy Storytelling with Erin OBrien. 6pm. California State
3/3 Center Stage: John and Juan. California Center for the Arts,
Escondido. 9:30am & 11:30am. (800) 988-4253.
www.artcenter.org.
3/3 Teddy Tonight! North County Repertory Theatre. (858) 481-1055.
www.northcoastrep.org.
3/3, 3/10, 3/11, 3/18, 3/19, 3/24 Tournees: CSUSM French and
Francophone Festival. California State University, San Marcos.
5:30pm-8:15pm. (760) 750-4000. www.csusm.edu.
3/3-28 Plein Air Exhibition. Brandon Art Gallery, Fallbrook.
(760) 723-1330. www.fallbrookbrandongallery.org.
3/4 WOW First Wednesdays-The Lacemakers, California Center for
the Arts, Escondido. 4pm & 7pm. (800) 988-4253. www.artcenter.org.
3/4-29 The Odd Couple. The Laguna Playhouse. (949) 497-2787.
www.lagunaplayhouse.com.
3/5 Lego Star Wars Miniland Death Star opens. Legoland California,
One Legoland Drive, Carlsbad. (760) 918-5346.
www.california.legoland.com.
3/5-8 126th Annual Pacific Coast Mens Doubles Championship at La
Jolla Beach and Tennis Club. www.ljbtc.com.
3/5-8 19th Annual San Diego Bird Festival. San Diego Audubon
Society. (858) 273-7800. www.sandiegoaudubon.org.
3/6 Foreign Film Fridays-Kitchen Stories. Carlsbad City Library, 1775
Dove Lane. (760) 434-2920. www.carlsbadca.gov.
3/6 Zen of a Woman. Arts District of Oceanside. www.oceansideartwalk.org.
3/6 Kathleen Madigan: Madigan Again. California Center for the
Arts, Escondido. 7:30pm. (800) 988-4253. www.artcenter.org.
3/6 First Friday: Oceanside Art Walk. (760) 435-3721.
www.OceansideArtWalk.org.
3/6-7 Super Diamond-The Neil Diamond Tribute Band. 9pm. Belly Up
Tavern. (858) 481-8140. www.bellyup.com.
3/6-8 Spring Home/Garden Show. OBrien Hall at the Del Mar
Fairgrounds. (858) 350-3738. www.springhomegardenshow.com.
3/6-3/8 Gem Faire. Exhibit Hall at Del Mar Fairgrounds. (503)
252-8300. www.gemfaire.com.
3/7 Finish Chelseas Run in Balboa Park. (760) 692-2900.
www.chelseaslight.org.
3/7 The Midtown Men: Four Stars from the Original Broadway cast
of Jersey Boys. Copley Symphony Hall. 8pm. (619) 235-0804.
www.sandiegosymphony.com.
3/7 Discovery Lake/Double (East Approach) three-mile hike. Discovery
Lake Park, 650 Foxhall Drive, San Marcos. 9am-12pm.
www.ci.san-marcos.ca.us.
3/7 Adam Devine. 7pm. House of Blues, San Diego. (619) 299-2583.
www.houseofblues.com.
3/7 Colon Cancer Alliance Undy 5K Run/Walk. Mission Bay Park-2750
North Mission Bay Drive, San Diego. www.supportccalliance.org.
3/7 Wendy Wassersteins Third. Civic Center Library, Oceanside.
www.theatreartswest.org.
3/7 The Little Mermaid. Poway Center for the Performing Arts. 3pm
& 7pm. (858) 748-0505. www.powayarts.org.
3/7 4th Annual Taste of Bressi Festival, 21+ event. Boys & Girls Club
Bressi Ranch Clubhouse. 2pm-6pm. (760) 444-4893.
www.bgccarlsbad.org
3/7-8 The Spring Busker Festival at Seaport Village-Street performer
extravaganza! Food, drinks and entertainment. 12pm-6pm. Free.
(619) 235-4014. www.seaportvillage.com.
3/7-8 Koi Club of San Diego Annual Open Koi Show. Free Admission.
Activity Center at Del Mar Fairgrounds.
www.koiclubsandiego.org.
3/7-29 Oedipus El Rey. San Diego Repertory Theatre. (619) 544-1000.
www.sdrep.org.
3/8 Daylight Savings Time Begins-Spring Ahead
3/8 12th Annual Coeur de Cuisine-Escondido Rotarys formal
Gourmet Gala. California Center for the Arts, Escondido.
www.coeurdecuisine.com.
3/8 San Marcos Alive Art Fair. San Marcos Civic Center. 10am-3pm.
www.ci.san-marcos.ca.us.
3/8 4th Annual San Diego Half Marathon. www.sdmarathon.com.
3/8 Sacra/Profana Choir with Orchestra. Fallbrook Music Society.
(760) 451-8644. www.fallbrookmusicsociety.org.
3/10 Rudy Francisco-Spoken word poetry. 6pm. California State
3/12-22 San Diego Latino Films Festival. Digiplex Mission Valley.
(619) 230-1938, ext. 102. www.sdlatinofilm.com.
3/12-29 Anna in the Tropics. Avo Playhouse. (760) 724-2110.
www.moonlightstage.com.
3/13 Fun Friday Nights for kids 4-12 yrs. $18/child. City of San Marcos.
(760) 744-9000, ext. 3500. www.ci-san-marcos.ca.us.
6pm-8pm. 572 Airport Road, Oceanside. On-leash socializing
3/13 Rebel Souljahz with Tribal Theory. 7pm. House of Blues, San
Diego. (619) 299-2583. www.houseofblues.com.
3/14-15 Crossroads of the West Gun Show. 9am. OBrien Hall and
Bing Crosby Hall at Del Mar Fairgrounds. (801) 544-9125.
www.crossroadsgunshows.com.
3/13-3/15 Del Sur Kennel Club Dog Show. Bates Nut Farm, Valley
Center. 9am-5pm. (760) 749-3333. www.batesnutfarm.biz.
3/13-16 March Madness Pickleball Tournament. Melba Bishop
Recreational Center, Oceanside. 8am-4:30pm.
www.melbaclub.wordpress.com.
3/14-21 San Diego Festival of Science & Engineering. Hands-on
science and engineering activities in San Diego County.
www.sdsciencefestival.com.
3/14-22 San Diego Opera presents Nixon in China. Civic Theatre.
(619) 570-1100. www.sandiegotheatres.org.
3/14 Second Saturday Art Walk, Downtown Escondido.

www.downtownescondido.com.
3/14 35th Annual St. Patricks Day Parade and Festival. 5th & 6th
Ave., b/w Juniper & Upas. 9am-6pm. www.stpatsparade.org.
3/14 35th Annual St. Patricks Day 10K & 2-4 Mile Run/Walk.
www.kathyloperevents.com.
3/14 Irish Festival in Balboa Park. Free admission. St. Patricks Day
party for the whole family. www.stpatsparade.org.
3/14 Ringo Starr and His All-Starr Band. Pala Events Center-11154
Highway 76, Pala, CA. 7:30pm. (877) 946-7252. www.palacasino.com.
3/14 21st Annual ShamROCK at the Gaslamp in San Diego,
4pm-midnight. Huge celebration on the streets. (619) 233-5008.
www.sandiegoshamrock.com.
3/14 Tip Top Run featuring World Water Day Festival. Get your
exercise, then exercise your brain at the Discovery Center. Agua
Hedionda Discovery Center, 1580 Cannon Road, Carlsbad.
(760) 804-1969. www.aguahedionda.org.
3/14 Tommy Castro and The Painkillers. 9pm. Belly Up Tavern.
3/14 St. Paddys Party Hop. Gaslamp Quarter, San Diego. (619) 944-8900.
www.irish4aday.com.
3/14-15 Herb Festival, Spring Plant Sale and Tomatomania 2015. Kidfriendly crafts, food and music. San Diego Botanic Garden,
Encinitas. (760) 436-3036. www.sdbgarden.org.
3/14, 3/17 San Diego St. Patricks Day Pub Crawl. Taste & Thirst-715
4th Ave., San Diego. (323) 604-6030. www.eventbrite.com.
3/14 Bird Walk. Agua Hedionda Discovery Center, 1580 Cannon
Road, Carlsbad. 9am-10am. (760) 804-1969. www.aguahedionda.org.
3/14 The Australian Bee Gees Show. Civic Theatre. 7:30pm.
(619) 570-1100. www.broadwaysd.com.
3/14-21 Panache Invitational, auction event. Escondido Municipal
Gallery. (760) 480-4101. www.escondidoarts.org.
3/14-4/4 Solo Show Featuring New Works by Scott Rohlfs. Distinction
Gallery, Escondido. (760) 707-2770. www.distinctionart.com.
3/15 NCAA Selection Sunday.
3/16 Third Annual North County St. Patricks Day Parade and Festival
in Downtown Vista. www.vvba.org.
3/16 VIP Irish Breakfast at Vista Village Pub. 7:30am-9:30am.
www.vvba.org/specialevent/north-county-st-patricks-day-parade-andfestival.
3/16 Ani Difranco with Pearl and the Beard. 7pm. House of Blues,
San Diego. (619) 299-2583. www.houseofblues.com.
3/16 Amazing Words. North County Repertory Theatre. (858)
481-1055. www.northcoastrep.org.
3/16-22 Tucson Conquistadores Classic golf tournament. Omni Tucson
National (Catalina Course). Tucson, Arizona. www.pgatour.com.
3/17 St. Patricks Day
3/17 St. Pattys Day Swim at La Jolla Cove. www.lajollacoveswimclub.com.
3/17 St. Patricks Day Dinner at Tip Top Meats in Carlsbad.
3/17 Hooleyfest 2015. A St. Patricks Day outdoor music festival.
Hooleys Irish Pub & Grill, San Diego. www.hooleys.com.
3/17 Paper Airplane Festival. San Diego Air and Space Museum.
11am-3pm. www.balboapark.org.
3/17-18 NCAA First Four. University of Dayton Arena.
www.ncaa.com.
3/19 Belly Up presents Trampled by Turtles, Honey Honey.
(888) 512-7469. 7pm. www.northparktheatre.com.
3/19-22 NCAA Second/Third Rounds. www.ncaa.com.
3/20 Spring-first day.
3/20 Herbie Hancock & Chick Corea. La Jolla Music Society.
(858) 459-3728. www.ljms.org.
3/20 Foreign Film Fridays-The Lives of Others. Carlsbad City Library,
1775 Dove Lane. (760) 434-2920. www.carlsbadca.gov.
3/20-22 The Curious Savage. Village Church Community Theater.
(858) 756-2441, ext. 128. www.villagechurchcommunitytheater.org.
3/20-4/19 Patio Playhouse, Escondido presents Falsettos. (760)
746-6669. www.patioplayhouse.com.
3/21 2015 Cafe Mojalet. Poway Community Park Auditorium.
(858) 243-1402. www.mojalet.com.
3/21-3/22 NSSA Open Season #1 surf competition. South Jetty,
Oceanside. www.nssa.org.
3/21-3/22 4th Annual Healthy Living Festival. Exhibit Hall at Del Mar
Fairgrounds. (805) 646-4500. www.healthylivingfestival.com.
2015 MARCH
MADNESS
SCHEDULE
3/15 NCAA Selection
Sunday
3/17-18 NCAA First Four
3/19-22 NCAA Second/
Third Rounds
3/27-30 NCAA Sweet
Sixteen and Elite Eight
4/4 NCAA Final Four
National Semifinal Game
4/6 NCAA Final Four
National Championship
Game
Visit www.ncaa.com.
3/21 Bark in the Park Fundraiser. Live Oak Dog Park, Fallbrook.
9am-4pm. (760) 731-1041. www.liveoakdogpark.com.
3/21 La Jolla Playhouse Annual Gala 2015.
(858) 228-3083. www.lajollaplayhouse.org.
3/21 San Diego Race for Autism. Balboa Park-6th Avenue and Laurel
Street, San Diego. www.raceforautism.org.
3/21-4/26 The White Snake. 1363 Old Globe Way, San Diego.
(619) 234-5623. www.TheOldGlobe.org.
3/22 4th Annual Hot Chocolate 5K & 15K. Petco Park, 100 Park
Boulevard, San Diego. www.hotchocolate15k.com.
3/22-5/3 Art in Nature: Legacy of the Land. California Center for the
Arts, Escondido. (800) 988-4253. www.artcenter.org.
3/23 Jake Shimabukuro-A Seated Show. 9:30pm. Belly Up Tavern.
3/23-29 2015 LPGA Kia Classic. Park Hyatt Aviara Resort, Carlsbad.
(858) 886-4653. www.FarmersInsuranceOpen.com.
3/23-29 Mississippi Gulf Resort Classic golf tournament presented by
C Spire. Fallen Oak. Biloxi, Mississippi. www.pgatour.com.
3/24 The Sweethearts of Swing Present: Songs from the World War II
Era: 1937-1945. 6:30pm. California State University San Marcos,
333 S. Twin Oaks Valley Road. (760) 750-8272. Tickets much be
pre-purchased at www.csusm.edu/al.
6pm-8pm. 5500 Gaines Street, San Diego. On leash-dog socializing
3/27 Second Annual Mickey Cafagna Memorial Golf Classic.
www.poway.com.
3/27 San Diego a Soul Music Festival. Valley View Casino Center.
8pm. www.valleyviewcasinocenter.com.
3/27-30 NCAA Sweet Sixteen and Elite Eight. www.ncaa.com.
3/28 California Ironman 70.3 Triathlon on the U.S. Marines Corps
Base of Camp Pendleton, Oceanside.www.ironman.com.
3/28 Meals-on-Wheels 5K Run/Walk at Road Runner Sports in San
Diego. www.meals-on-wheels.org.
3/28 Junior Carlsbad Marathon for kids 12 and
under. www.runrocknroll.competitor.com.
3/28 Paul Dateh. Museum of Making Music, Carlsbad. 7pm.
(760) 304-5844. www.museumofmakingmusic.org.
3/28-29 San Diego Crew Classic Rowing Regatta. 3699 Crown Point
Drive, San Diego. www.crewclassic.org.
3/29 Carlsbad 5000-Worlds Fastest 5K! www.runrocknroll.competitor.com.
3/29 Johnny Lang-An Evening With. 8pm. Belly Up Tavern.
3/29 Kids Day at the Flower Fields in Carlsbad.
(760) 431-0352. www.theflowerfields.com.
3/29 2nd Annual Bikes & Beers, San Diego. www.bikesandbeers.org.
3/29 The Pink Floyd Experience. 6:30pm. House of Blues, San Diego.
(619) 299-2583. www.houseofblues.com.
3/29 London Symphony Orchestra. . Copley Symphony Hall. 8pm.
3/31-4/4 The Second Citys 55th Anniversary Tour. Laguna Playhouse.
(949) 497-2787. www.lagunaplayhouse.com.
4/1 April Fools Day
4/1 Ed Kowalczyk: Throwing Copper Unplugged-20th Anniversary
Celebration. 8pm. Belly Up Tavern. (858) 481-8140. www.bellyup.com.
4/3 Passover
4/3-5 Anime Conji, Japanese Anime Convention. Sheraton Hotel &
Marina, San Diego. www.animeconji.org.
4/4 NCAA Final Four National Semifinal Game. Lucas Oil Stadium,
Indianapolis. www.ncaa.com.
4/4 Spring Party with Bunny. San Diego Botanic Garden. 230 Quail
Gardens Drive, Encinitas. (760) 436-3036. www.sdbgarden.org.
4/4 Spring Egg Scramble breakfast and Easter egg hunt with Peter
Cottontail. The Williams Barn-Walnut Grove Park, San Marcos.
8am-10am. www.ci.san-marcos.ca.us.
4/4 Spring Egg Hunt. Encinitas Community Park. 10am-1pm.
(760) 633-2740. www.ci.encinitas.ca.us.
4/4 EGGstravaganza Spring Festival in Carlsbad. 760-434-2843..
4/4 Del Mar Easter Egg Hunt at Seagrove
Park. www.delmarfoundation.org.
4/4 City of Oceanside Annual Easter Egg Hunt.
10am. www.ci.oceanside.ca.us.
4/5 Easter
4/6 Opening Day Major League Baseball.
4/6 NCAA Final Four National Championship Game. www.ncaa.com.
4/9 Padres vs Giants-Padres Home Opener. Petco Park.
Los Angeles
Lakers
2/1 @ New York Knicks, 11am
2/4 @ Milwaukee Bucks, 5pm
2/6 @ Orlando Magic, 4pm
2/8 @ Cleveland Cavaliers,
12:30pm
2/10 vs. Denver Nuggets,
7:30pm
2/11 @ Portland Trail Blazers,
7pm
2/20 vs. Brooklyn Nets, 7:30pm
2/22 vs. Boston Celtics, 6:30pm
2/25 @ Utah Jazz, 6pm
2/27 vs. Milwaukee Bucks,
7:30pm
3/12 vs. New York Knicks,

7:30pm
3/15 vs. Atlanta Hawks,
6:30pm
3/16 @ Golden State
Warriors, 7:30pm
3/19 vs. Utah Jazz, 7:30pm
3/22 vs. Philadelphia 76ers,
6:30pm
3/24 @ Oklahoma City
Thunder, 5pm
3/25 @ Minnesota
Timberwolves, 5pm
3/27 @ Toronto Raptors,
4:30pm
3/1 vs. Oklahoma City
3/29 @ Brooklyn Nets,
Thunder, 12:30pm
12:30pm
3/3 @ Charlotte Hornets, 4pm 3/30 @ Philadelphia 76ers,
4pm
3/4 @ Miami Heat, 5pm
3/6 @ Memphis Grizzlies, 5pm 4/1 vs. New Orleans Pelicans,
7:30pm
3/8 vs. Dallas Mavericks,
4/3 vs. Portland Trail Blazers,
6:30pm
7:30pm
3/10 vs. Detroit Pistons,
4/5 vs. LA Clippers, 6:30pm
7:30pm
LOS ANGELES
CLIPPERS
2/2 @ Brooklyn Nets, 4:30pm
2/5 @ Cleveland Cavaliers, 5pm
2/6 @ Toronto Raptors, 4pm
2/8 @ Oklahoma City, 10am
2/9 @ Dallas Mavericks, 5:30pm
2/11 vs. Houston Rockets, 7:30pm
2/19 vs. San Antonio Spurs, 7:30pm
2/21 vs. Sacramento Kings, 7pm
2/23 vs. Memphis Grizzlies, 7:30pm
2/25 @ Houston Rockets, 5pm
2/27 @ Memphis Grizzlies, 5pm
3/1 @ Chicago Bulls, 10am
3/2 @ Minnesota Timberwolves,
5pm
3/4 vs. Portland Trail Blazers,
7:30pm
3/8 @ Golden State Warriors,
12:30pm
3/9 vs. Minnesota Timberwolves,
7:30pm
3/11 @ Oklahoma City Thunder,

5pm
3/13 @ Dallas Mavericks, 5:30pm
3/15 vs. Houston Rockets,
12:30pm
3/17 vs. Charlotte Hornets, 7:30pm
3/20 vs. Washington Wizards,
7:30pm
3/22 vs. New Orleans Pelicans,
12:30pm
3/25 @ New York Knicks, 4pm
3/27 @ Philadelphia 76ers, 4pm
3/29 @ Boston Celtics, 3pm
3/31 vs. Golden State Warriors,
7:30pm
4/1 @ Portland Trail Blazers, 7pm
4/4 @ Denver Nuggets, 6pm
4/5 @ LA Lakers, 6:30pm
4/7 vs. LA Lakers, 7:30pm
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25th Annual San

Diego Jewish Film
Festival
February 5-15
The San Diego Jewish Film Festivals
25th Silver Anniversary, presented by the San Diego
Center for Jewish Culture at the Lawrence Family Jewish
Community Center, Jacobs Family Campus, will run
February 5-15. The event is sponsored by the Leichtag
Foundation.
The San Diego Jewish Film
Festival showcases 96 films of
the best contemporary Jewish
themed films from around the
world celebrating life, human
rights, and freedom of expression. The mission of the Film
Festival is to offer outstanding world cinema that promotes awareness, appreciation and pride in the diversity of the Jewish people to attendees of the community
at large. Festival programs aim to educate and illuminate
through evocative, independent fiction and documentary
films that portray the Jewish experience from current to
historic global perspectives.
In addition to the carefully selected short-subject, documentary, and feature length films, the Film Festival
features an international roster of visiting guest artists,
including actors, filmmakers, and scholars, who introduce
their work, participate in panel discussions, and meet and
greet with the festival patrons.
For tickets, venues, and information call 858-362-1348
or visit www.sdcjc.org.
La Jolla Playhouse
THE GRIFT at the Lafayette
Hotel
Through February 22
A New Immersive Experience
from the Creator of Accomplice.
The latest presentation in the acclaimed Without Walls
(WoW) series, THE GRIFT at the Lafayette Hotel is a worldpremiere, immersive theatre piece which takes audiences on a participatory journey through the extraordinary
rooms and spaces of this expansive, 1940s-era landmark.
They are introduced to Ben, who, under mysterious circumstances, lived his entire life at the hotel. Having found
an unlikely mentor in a traveling con-man, who was a
frequent guest at the hotel, Bens last wish is to enlist the
audiences help to execute one final swindle.
The Lafayette Hotel, Swim Club & Bungalows. 2223 El
Cajon Boulevard, San Diego. For more information visit
lajollaplayhouse.o.rg.
The Darrell Hammond Project
January 31March 8
Comedian Darrell Hammond is best known for his
spot-on impressions of celebrities such as Bill Clinton
on Saturday Night Live. Now, he tells the story of the
harrowing events that gave birth to his brilliant talent.
Join Darrell on the detective story of his own life as
he delves into the trauma and tenacity that made him a
beloved entertainer. Full of raw emotion, humor and plenty of the impressions that made him famous, The Darrell
Hammond Project is the story of how a brilliant star rose
from the darkest corners of human experience.
Sheila and Hughes Potiker Theatre. La Jolla Playhouse.
2910 La Jolla Village Drive, La Jolla CA, 92037. For more
information visit lajollaplayhouse.org
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North Coast Repertory Theatre

Gunmetal Blues
Through February 8
A San Diego premiere, this wildly
entertaining musical spoof of 1940s film
noir is laced with mystery, music and
demolished dreams. In the best Raymond
Chandler tradition, the scene is set in the
seedy, smoky Red Eye Lounge, where we
meet a tough, trench-coated private eye,
blondes and more blondes, henchmen and a jaded piano
player who sends up complicated plot concoctions.
McGuireEnberg
February 9-10
Those who saw Al McGuire lead the 1977
Marquette basketball team to the national championship knew him to be quite
a character. Renowned sportscaster and multiple Emmy
Award winner, Dick Enberg shares memories of his long-time
colleague and close friend. Mr. Enbergs play depicts why the
philosophy of this uncommonly funny and profound man
had such an important and lasting impact on so many.
Chapter 2
February 25- March 22
Based on events in Simons life, this
charming comedy revolves around
the recently widowed George and his
neighbor, the recently divorced Jennie.
Neither of these bruised souls is eager to reconnect with
the opposite sex. Their journey of meeting, dating and

forming a relationship is laced with Neil Simons golden
touch. Romantic, rueful, touching and funny, this play is
certain to delight and entertain.
Knuffle Bunny: A Cautionary Musical
February 28 March 22
Based on the childrens book by Mo
Willems, this family-friendly musical folllows
Trixie, her father and her favorite stuffed
bunny on an exciting adventure to the laundromat. All is fun until two year old Trixie realizes she left her
Knuffle Bunny there. She tries everything to make her father
understand the problem but he just doesnt speak toddler.
Teddy Tonight!
March 3
A one-man play starring Laurence
Luckenbill playing Teddy Roosevelt.
Discover why this President was a great
American. Laugh and cheer as we journey through Roosevelts fearless accomplishments and
why he is considered one of our greatest of presidents.
Amazing Words
March 16
An Evening of Language and Laughter, a stand-up
comedy routine about language starring Richard Lederer.
The North Coast Repertory Theatre is located at 987
Lomas Santa Fe Drive, Solana Beach. For more information call (858) 481-1055 or visit www.nothcoastrep.org.
California State University San Marcos Theatre

Determined Hearts: A WW II
Paratrooper, Nurse and One Couples
Unbreakable Bond with Dr. Linda
Dudik
February 24
Dr. Linda Dudik will share fascinating stories and artifacts from the lives of four individuals from WWII. Dick
Field risked his life to save a wounded comrade during the
Battle of the Bulge. Lillian Krell Swerdlow, an Army nurse
stationed in England, received American casualties from
the European Theater. Married couple Ray and Joan Klinke
endured separations as Ray trained to be a B-17 pilot, flew
missions over Germany and eventually became a POW.
The individuals you will be learning about will be present
for a Q&A at the end of the presentation. Come hear their
stories and be transported to life in a wartime era.
Spicy Storytelling with Erin OBrien
March 3
How does food illustrate our relationship to ourselves,
our multifaceted identities and our communities? Artist
Erin OBrien seeks to answer this question and more in
Spicy Storytelling, an interactive multi-sensory cooking
experience. Through 50+ flavors and spices from around
the world, OBrien will explore how the depths and complexities of modern life can bring friends and strangers
together. Everyone will get to bring home a unique spice

packet creation!
Rudy Francisco
Tuesday March 10
Rudy Francisco will perform original spoken word poetry
that will explore the issues of race, gender, class and religion. As an artist, Rudy combines social activism and poetry
to enlighten the minds of his audience. He eloquently converts his stories into poetry using introspection, honesty and
humor. Amongst many other awards, Francisco notably
won the 2010 Individual World Poetry Slam Championship.
The Tournees Festival
March 18, 19, 24
The CSUSM French Program of the Modern Language
Studies Department and the French Club invite you to
The Tournes FestivalPlease join us for exciting movies and documentaries from the Francophone world. All
screenings are free and open to the public; you are cordially invited to post-film discussions. Films are in French with
English subtitles. The Tournes Festival was made possible with the support of the Cultural Services of the French
Embassy and the French Ministry of Culture (CNC).
California State University San Marcos is located at 333 S
Twin Oaks Valley Road, San Marcos. For more information
contact (760) 750-8272 or visit www.csusm.edu/al
Avo Playhouse
Sondheim on Sondheim, February 12March 1
Experience the story, the inspiration and the genius
of Stephen Sondheim in Sondheim on Sondheim. This
revelatory revue offers an intimate portrait of the famed
composer through his own words, music and interview
footage. The theatrical production features two dozen
carefully selected songs, from the beloved to the obscure.
Anna in the Tropics, March 1229, 2015
Anna in the Tropics takes us to a rundown cigar factory where the workers discover the relevance of literature
in their lives. In these factories,

lectors are employed to read
to the workforce while they roll.
The arrival of a handsome new lector, straight off the boat
from Cuba, is well received by the daughters of the owner.
He unwittingly becomes a catalyst in the lives of his avid
listeners when the tropical heat and the search for the
American dream become a volatile combination.
Avo Playhouse is located at 303 Main Street, Vista.
Tickets visit www.vistixonline.com .
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California Center
for the Arts,
Escondido
John and Juan, March 3
John, a native Californian, and Juan, a
Mexican immigrant, discover their common heritage in
this lively theatrical romp through 500 years of California
history. Appreciate the multicultural heritage of California
through a humorous retelling of some of its most memorable historical moments.
Kathleen Madigan: Madigan Again, March 6
Hailed by Jay Leno as one of Americas funniest female
comics, this late-night talk show circuit veteran has visited the stages of Leno, Letterman, Conan, and Ferguson
during her 25 year career. Kathleen Madigan has starred
in multiple HBO and Comedy Central specials and was
the recipient of the American Comedy Award as well as the
Phyllis Diller award for Best Female Comedian.
California Center for the Arts, Escondido, 340 N.
Escondido Blvd., Escondido CA 9202. For more information call (800) 988-4253 or visit www.artcenter.org.
Welk Resort Theatre

The King and I
Through April 5
The King and I was
the fifth musical written by Rodgers and
Hammerstein. Mrs. Anna Leonowens and
her son Louis arrive in Bangkok, where
she has contracted to teach English to the
children of the royal household. She threatens to leave
when the house she had been promised is not available,
but falls in love with the children. Anna and the King fall in
love, but her British upbringing inhibits her from joining
his harem. She is just about to leave Siam when she hears
of the Kings imminent death, and returns to help his son,
her favorite pupil, rule his people.
Welk Resort Theatre is located at 8860
Lawrence Welk Drive, Escondido CA
92026. Call (888) 802-SHOW (7469) or visit
www.welkresorts.com.
NORTH COUNTY
MOVIE THEATERS
LA Paloma Theatre
471 South Coast Highway 101, Encinitas, CA 92024
760) 436-7469 www.lapalomatheatre.com
Edwards San Marcos Stadium 18 Cinemas
1180 West San Marcos Blvd., San Marcos, CA 92069
(760) 471-3734 www.regmovies.com
Cinepolis La Costa
6941 El Camino Real, Carlsbad 92009.
www.cinepolisusa.com.
Moviemax near Westfield Plaza Camino Real
2601 El Camino Real, Carlsbad, CA 92008
(760) 720-7000 www.moviemax.com
Regal Theater Carlsbad at Westfield Plaza Camino Real
2501 El Camino Real, Carlsbad 92008
(844) 462-7342
Krikorian Metroplex
15 at Vista Villa 25 Main Street, Vista, CA 92083
(760) 945-7469 www.kptmovies.com
Cinepolis Del Mar Heights
12905 El Camino Real, Del Mar, CA 92130
(858) 794-4045 www.cinepolisusa.com
Regal Cinemas Oceanside 16
401
Mission
Drive,
Oceanside,
CA
92054
Cinema Star Mission Marketplace
13 431 College Blvd, Oceanside, CA 92058
(760) 806-1790 www.cinemastar.com
Regal Cinemas Escondido Stadium 16
350 W. Valley Parkway, Escondido, CA 92025
Carmel Mountain 12
11620 Carmel Mountain Rd, at I-15, San Diego, CA 92128
(800) 326-3264 www.pacifictheatres.com
Edwards Mira Mesa Stadium 18
10733 Westview Parkway, San Diego, CA 92126
Old Globe
Theatre
Murder for Two
January 24 March 1
Multi-millionaire Arthur Whitney
has been murdered at his own birthday
party and his killer could be any one of the guests. The
entire world of this hilarious musical is brought to life by
two incredible performers: one plays the detective, the
other plays all 10 suspects, and both play the piano!
The Twenty-Seventh Man
February 14 March 15
In a Soviet prison in 1952, Stalins secret police have
rounded up 26 writers, the giants of Yiddish literature
in Russia. As judgment looms, a 27th suddenly appears:
a teenager, unpublished and unknown. Baffled by his
arrest, he and his cellmates wonder at what has brought
them together and wrestle with what it means to write in
troubled times.
The White Snake
March 21 April 26
Tony Award Winner Mary Zimmerman creates an
enchanting theatrical spectacle with live music and sumptuous visuals. In this visionary staging of a classic Chinese
fable, a gentle serpent transforms into a beautiful woman.
She falls in love with a dashing young man and decides
to stay human forever, until a wicked monk discovers her
true identity and vows to destroy her.
The Old Globe Theatre is located at 1363 Old Globe Way,
San Diego. For more information call (619) 234-5623 or
visit www.theoldglobe.org.
Ballroom with a
Twist
Saturday,
February 28, 8pm
This show combines the pros of Dancing with
the Stars with the finalists from
So You Think You Can Dance and
American Idol for a performance
unlike any other!
The Little Mermaid
March 7, Saturday, 3pm and 7pm
Colin Hay
March 13, 8pm
Scottish Austrailian musician
and singer from the band Men At
Work.
The Second City
March 28, 8pm
Poway Center for the Performing
Arts is located at 15498 Espola
Road
Poway, CA 92064. Call (858) 6684797 or visit www.PowayArts.org.
City of Carlsbad Cultural Arts Office Presents Free Film

Series Foreign Film Fridays
The City of Carlsbads Cultural Arts Office presents a free
film series focused on international cinema. Foreign Film
Fridays takes place on two Fridays each month through
May 2015. Screenings begin at 7 p.m. in Carlsbad City
Librarys Ruby G. Schulman Auditorium, located at 1775
Dove Lane in southern Carlsbad.
FEB. 6: The Way Home (South Korea, 2002, PG) A cityborn boy must adjust to life with his rural grandmother;
that years South Korea Best Picture Award.
FEB. 20: Central Station (Brazil, 1998, R) A letter writer
for illiterates and an orphan seeking his unknown father
travel together across an astounding South American
landscape.
MARCH 6: Kitchen Stories (Norway, 2003, PG) In 1950s
rural Norway, an efficiency experiment sends a Swedish
scientist to sit silently observing the kitchen habits of a
cranky Norwegian farmer.
March 20: The Lives of Others (Germany, 2006, R) In

East Germanys 1980s secret police force, an agent struggles between what is right and what is expected. Academy
Award for Best Foreign Film, 2007.
April 3: Volver (Spain, 2006, R) A comic mystery by
Pedro Almodvar starring Penlope Cruz about an eccentric family of women from a wind-swept corner of Spain;
Cannes Film Festival Best Actress, Best Screenplay.
April 17: The Rocket (Australia, 2013, NR) In Laos,
a boy believed cursed to bring bad luck builds a giant
rocket. This hopeful film is an unabashed crowd-pleaser.
Australian Film Institute Best Film of 2014.
Foreign Film Fridays is supported by the Carlsbad
Library and Arts Foundations Robert H. Gartner Cultural
Endowment Fund. For more information, call 760-4342920 or visit www.carlsbadca.gov/arts
Theatre Arts West
The Village Church

Community Theater
Love Letters
Friday, February 27-March 1
A finalist for the Pulitzer Prize for
drama, this beloved, timeless story
of Melissa Gardner and Andrew
Makepeace Ladd III follows the lives
of two people who meet as children,
become best friends, and fall in and
never quite out of love with one another over the course
of their lives.
Third
March 7
Third is the final play of the Tony Award and Pulitzer
Prize-winning playwright, Wendy Wasserstein. Written
just before she died, there is an ache and poignancy to
Third as the play questions the very goals and visions of
feminist hope and ideology that Wassersteins The Heidi
Chronicles promised.
Civic Center Library. 330 N Coast Hwy, Oceanside. For
more information visit www.theartswest.org.
Laguna Playhouse
The Odd Couple
March 4 March 29
The Odd Couple is Neil Simons
Tony Award-winning classic comedy of two famously
mismatched roommates. When recently failed marriages
force fastidious Felix to cohabitate with the slovenly Oscar,
the duo must determine whether their differences are
irreconcilable.
Poway Center For The

Performing Arts
The Second Citys 55th Anniversary Tour

March 31 April 4
The Second City is opening up their vaults and giving
you the ultimate peek behind the curtain. See the best of
the best comedy created by some of the biggest names in
the business. The show features brand new material performed by the red-hot talent of today.
The Laguna Playhouse is located at 606 Laguna Canyon
Road, Laguna Beach. For more information call (949) 4972787 or visit www.lagunaplayhouse.com.
The Curious Savage

March 20-23
The Curious Savage is a comic tale of greed, generosity
and sanity. Ethel Savage, a new widow, has been left with
a substantial fortune for which her three grown children; a
senator, a judge and a gold-digger of a daughter, are intent
on keeping from disposing in any way she chooses. They
conspire to have her committed to a private sanatorium
known as The Cloisters. There, Ethel is left to work out
how she will deal with her spiteful offspring, while getting
to know the colorful characters that live in the facility.
The Village Church Community Theater, 6225 Paseo
Delicias, Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92067. For more information call (858) 756-2441 X128 or visit www.villagechurchcommunitytheater.org.
Community Actors
Theatre
Bojos Place Commemorating Black History Month
February 6-22
Bojos Place, written and directed by Jennie Hamilton,
commemorates Black History Month. This finger popping,
toe tapping, musical revue spans the blues, jazz, R&B, pop
and rock & roll. The musical celebrates artists such as, B.B.
King, Ella Fitzgerald, James Brown, Chaka Chan and Lena
Horne, and others.
The Community Actors Theatre is located at 2957 54th
Street, San Diego. For more information call (619) 2643391 or visit www.communityactorstheatre.com.
Dining, Sipping, and Drinking

North County San Diego welcomes its first modern day and only
spirits distillery, California Spirits Company. Casey Miles, Owner and
Master Distiller, has absolutely perfected and produces his small batch
rum, Avalon Silver, at his San Marcos distillery. His rum is possibly the
best Ive ever tasted. Its the real deal; and the reason is
that most rum distilleries use neutral grain spirits and add flavoring
and bottle it, calling it their own. California Spirits Company perfected
their small batch recipe by trying over fifty different combinations of
sugar, sugarcane, derivatives and various yeasts from around the world.
Avalon Silver is made at their custom distillery location with an extra
step in the process, that commercial distillers dont do; and the outcome
is a delicious, natural, sweet rum flavor with hints of banana and apple.
The extra distilling step is a process that uses heat to remove the
acetone in their custom built copper kettle (shown on our front cover).
Acetone in commercial rum is what gives you headaches. Casey Miles said
he personally has tried to induce a headache from drinking too much from
the strongest batch, but he can not. He believes that this is the process
that will prevent you from getting a headache after drinking. One more
thing about Avalon Silver is that it is different from all other rums because
it is made to be mixed with Coke. According to Casey, It wouldnt win
any taste awards if we entered it in any competitions by itself; but if
you mix it with Coke, no one will come close to the taste that we have
mastered. It is made specifically to drink with Coke. Congratulations to
California Spirits Company for making North County very proud!
You can purchase Avalon Silver at Holiday Wine Cellar in Escondido.
Liquor stores, bars, and drinking establishments can order wholesale
direct from the distillery in San Marcos by calling (760) 593-7581 or by
visiting www.calspirits.com.
Perfect Pairings
Proprietor, Alex Morrison, has spent most of his life in North County and
has been a wine collector for years. Fine wine, craft beers, and his interest
in food with local ingredients have led him to put the best of both worlds
together in Perfect Pairings. Chef Aaron Gentry hails from some of the finest restaurants in San Diego and uses fresh seasonal ingredients and his
specialty French techniques, combined with a simplistic approach, to allow
the ingredients shine through in each and every dish he creates. Perfect
Pairings intimate 40-seat restaurant opened in the heart of Carlsbad
Village last October and almost every seating has been a sell-out.
Their concept is to perfectly pair beverages with cuisine, which comes
from local farms that use environmentally sustainable practices. Their
menu changes every two weeks, based on availability of local produce.
Their unique concept is that they begin each menu creation with a beverage. For example they will be serving a 5-course Tablas Creek wine
dinner on February 19, at 6:30 PM. Their craft beers are from California,
wines are mostly from California, chilled teas are from Republic of Tea,
and they also serve natural sodas. According to Morrison, We taste
through the wine and beer, and create dishes that enhance and accompany the flavors and aromas of the beverage. Our most popular dining
experience involves a 4-course prix fixe menu, where our guests choose
an option from four categories on the menu and create their own
pairing dinner, with our chosen craft beer, wine or tea alongside each
course. They also feature a 6-course chefs tasting menu with pairings.
Their beer and wine lineup changes every two weeks. The 4-course meal
is $45, and the 6-course chefs tasting is $65.
Also interesting to note, the night before their menu changes,
they hold winery or brewery dinners, with one seating. A recent
winery dinner featured Justin Winery from Paso Robles and Landmark
Winery from Sonoma paired with a 5-course dinner. Karl Strauss will
have a Feb. 5 beer dinner; and Tablas Creek winery from Paso Robles
will have a Feb. 19 wine dinner. Beer dinners are typically $50-65,
and wine dinners are typically $80-95.
Perfect Pairings is located in the heart of Carlsbad Village at 300
Carlsbad Village Drive #120, 92008. For reservations or more information please call (760) 453-7974 or visit www.perfpair.com. Bon appetite! Salute!
Fifty Barrels Winery
Brian Vitek, Owner and Vintner of Fifty Barrels Winery in Vista, began
fermenting and making wine in 1999 with his college buddies in his
Carlsbad garage and thought that if they could some day reach the goal
of 50 barrels, they would be in business. Thus, 50 Barrels Winery opened
on December 13, 2013, and the rest is history. The tasting room is open
six days a week (closed on Monday) and features bar and comfortable
lounge seating. They are kid-friendly and dog-friendly.
Fifty Barrels Winery produces 12-17 varietals a year. Most of his
blends are with red grapes from Central California, Napa, Sonoma,
and Paso Robles. Many of their blends have whimsical names, such as
Ben Dover, Sweet Cheeks, Mellow Apathy, and Hind Spirit. But, dont
be fooled by the cute names; because Fifty Barrels produces some fine
wines, and one such blend that we highly recommend is their wonderfully popular 2012 Petit Sarah from Paso Robles grapes.
Join their wine club for great discounts and ask them about upcoming
events. They have one of the oldest grape stomps in San Diego at their
winery during the month of September. They also have Painting Nights
where you can paint and drink great wine with friends and neighbors.
Flights are seven wines for only $10.
Fifty Barrels Winery and Tasting Room is located at 230 Main
Street, in the heart of Vista Village. Call (760) 550-WINE or visit www.
fiftybarrels.com.
BJs Restaurant and Brewhouse
Over the years, BJs beers have received too many awards to mention
all. At the recent 2014 North American Beer Awards, Bjs received a
Gold for their Brown Porter, a Silver for their Belgian-style Witbier, and
a Silver for their German-style Hefeweizen and their German Kolsch, just
to name a few! They always have 10 of their own handcrafted beers on
tap along with other local and popular beers. Hopheads will savor their
dark and complex malts such as their PM Porter, or Tatonka Stout. Some
other delicious craft brew selections include BJs own Hop Storm IPA,
Piranha Pale Ale, and their locally popular Brewhouse Blonde.
They offer pairings with such culinary specialties as their Thai
Shrimp Lettuce Wraps or Barbeque Ribs. They have over 120 menu
items and are famous for their amazing variety of deep dish pizzas and
handcrafted burgers. Bjs chefs also like to cook with beer. We recommend their Piranha Pale Ale Chili or their Brewhouse Blonde battered
Fish n Chips. Their burgers begin with a fresh (not frozen) beef patty.
They use quality ingredients such as applewood smoked bacon, and
fresh vegetables. If youre looking for something traditional, have their

outstanding Brewhouse Burger; or you can try something different like
their Crispy Jalapeo Burger or their Black and Bleu-House Burger. They
offer a gluten-free menu and their catering services are available for any
size event or party.
Clip their FREE Pizookie Coupon from our Coupon Pages or download
from www.NorthCountySun.com.
With wide screen HD TVs and sports always on, BJs is a great place
for family gatherings or business meetings. In North County they have
two Locations: Carlsbad: 5613 Paseo Del Norte (760) 579-4440, and
Escondido: 204 E Via Rancho Parkway (760) 466-0700. Visit www.
bjsrestaurants.com.
Belching Beaver Brewery
Celebrating its third year, Belching Beaver is quickly making a name

for itself, is one of the upcoming breweries in North County to watch,
and is one of our favorites. Theyve been on the move getting their
brews in a lot of places, such as Jerrys Dogs in Carlsbad, and Solterra
Winery in Leucadia. Their brewery and tasting room is located in Vista
near Carlsbad border, and they have a tasting room in San Diego, but will
soon be opening a new brewery and tasting room in downtown Vista.
Their beer selections range from pale ale to stout. No doubt, they
have some of the best tasting stout around and stout is a great choice
during the colder spring weather. A few of our favorites are their Peanut
Butter Milk Stout, Pumpkin Spice Milk Stout and our absolute favorite,
their Beavers MilkMilk Stout. The Beavers Milk is so smooth, silky,
and creamy you can almost eat it with a spoon. Vista tasting room is
open six days a week and closed on Tuesdays.
They have an awesome outdoor patio with a fire pit and live music
on Sun, a DJ on Wed, and food trucks and caterers Wed-Sun. Upcoming
shows include: the band Fandango on Feb 8 on the outdoor patio; Steve
Orr on Feb 15 on the patio; Fandango on Feb 22 on the patio; and check
them out at the Best Coast Beer Fest on March 7 at 1 Marina Parkway
in San Diego.
Belching Beaver is located at 980 Park Center Drive, A Vista, CA
92081. Call (760) 599-5832 or visit www.belchinbeaver.com.
Wavelength Brewing Company
Welcome to North County, Vista California, Wavelength Brewing

Company! Yes, its all about the beer and even more so, all about the
brew master, in this case, the combo tag team of Hans Haas and Master
Brewer James Petti. I cant tell you how many times I walked by their
new location last summer wondering when they would open. Then on
December 20, 2014, I was surprised to see the place was packed. Their
official Grand Opening is slated for some time in February.
A couple of years ago, James Petti, Brew Master, while employed
at Karl Strauss Brewing Company, had his Heavy Petti Double IPA beer
selected as the unofficial ale of San Diego Beer Week. He also was a
Maser Brewer at Pizza Port.
Wavelength is a no frills brewery and tasting room, with a wide-open
floor space and plenty of square feet to hang out. But their beer speaks
for itself. If youre inclined to visit, you simply must try their Orange
Wheat Ale, which weighs in only at 5.8%, so you might want to try a
couple of pints. Other honorable mentions include their Cascadian Dark
Ale and their Summit Rye Double IPA. These two arent for the faint of
heart, so drinker beware, hehehe!
Wavelength Brewing Company is located right on the main drag at
236 Main Street in downtown Vista. Check them out at www.facebook.
com/wavelengthbrewingco.
North County Wineries and

Breweries Directory
NORTH COUNTY WINERIES

Solterra Winery and Kitchen
934 N. Coast Hwy 101 in Leucadia (760) 230-2970
www.solterrawinery.com
Fifty Barrels Winery
230 Main Street, Vista, CA 92084 (760) 550-9463
www.fiftybarrels.com
Carruth Cellars
320 S. Cedros, Solana Beach (858) 847-9463
www.carruthcellars.com
Witch Creek Winery
2906 Carlsbad Blvd, Carlsbad 92008 (760) 233-5993
www.witchcreekwinery.com
Orfila Vineyards and Winery
13455 San Pasqual Rd., Escondido, CA 92025
(800) 868-9463 www.orfila.com
Bernardo Winery
13330 Paseo Del Verano Norte, San Diego 92128
(858) 487-1866 www.bernardowinery.com
Abnormal Wine Company
16990 Via Tazon #123, San Diego, CA 92127 (858) 618-2463
www.abnormalwine.com
BK Cellars
2225 Barham Dr., Suite D, Escondido, CA 92029
(760) 270-9851 www.bkcellars.com
Old Coach Vineyards
19050 Old Coach Way, Poway, CA 92064 (760) 432-6840
www.oldcoachvineyards.com
Hellanback Ranch & Vineyard
17287 Oak Hollow Road., Ramona, CA (760) 787-9586
www.hellanbackranch.com
Chuparosa Vineyards
910 Gem Lane, Ramona, CA 92065 (760) 788-0059
www.chuparosavineyards.com
Leoness Cellars
38311 De Portola Rd., Temecula, CA 92592 (951) 302-7601
www.leonesscellars.com
Ponte Winery
35053 Rancho California Rd., Temecula, CA 92592
(877) 314-9463 www.pontewinery.com
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FOURTH
ANNUAL
4th Annual Healthy Living Festival (Free)

at Del Mar Fairgrounds
March 21-22
This spring, make a commitment to better health at San

Diegos largest health and fitness expo, March 21-22 at the
Del Mar Fairgrounds Main
Exhibit Hall. Whether seeking
a more healthful way of life, or
looking for new ways to enrich
an existing healthy regime, the
4th Annual Healthy Living Festival has it all!
Energy, productivity and happiness thrive with a healthy
lifestyle. This March, San Diegans can learn more about
eating healthier, finding a healthy weight, getting into
healthy activities and keeping a healthier home. Attendees
can choose from more than 30 FREE lectures and workshops where experts will share new
ideas about lifestyle changes that
can help prevent disease and lower
stress.
In addition to all the educational
sessions, the festival also features
cooking demonstrations from local
chefs, preparing healthy and ultratasty dishes with take home recipes.
Festival goers can also watch belly
dancing shows and take part in yoga, Zumba and qigong

classes.
The biggest attraction of the event is its 200 exhibitors
offering the latest in healthy living products and services, who have come to Del Mar from across the nation.
Attendees can stroll through the festival and sample organic foods and beverages, visit health professionals and sports
and fitness experts, and learn about
the latest in nutrition, skin care and
green living products.
Admission is free. Show dates
and hours are: Saturday, March 21
from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and
Sunday, March 22 from 10:00 a.m.
to 5:00 p.m. For more information,
visit www.healthylivingfestival.
com or call (805) 646-4500.
San Diego Winter Brew Fest

February 20 21, 710pm
Sample amazing brews from over 40 breweries from North
County, San Diego, and beyond, at the Hall of Champions in
Balboa Park February 20 and 21. The San Diego Winter Brew
Fest will celebrate with beer, live local music, delicious food,
and many other vendors. This event benefits Outdoor Outreach
and the San Diego Mountain Biking Association (SDMBA).
Outdoor Outreach empowers at-risk and underprivileged youth to make positive, lasting changes in their lives
through comprehensive outdoor programing. The other

beneficiary is SDMBA. The San Diego Mtn Bike Assoc. is
a nonprofit, volunteer organization that represents the
interests of off-road cyclists and other non-motorized trail
users in San Diego County.
General admission tickets are $40 in advance. For
more information and tickets to this event, visit www.
sandiegobrewfest.com.
Cool Local Hangouts
St. Patricks Day Dining, Drinking, and Party Spots
DEL MAR
Dog Beach Wide open beach for you and your
furry friend to splash and play.
Del Mar HighlandsHoliday shopping, eating, and
luxury movie theatre.
Del Mar Plaza Pacific Ocean views, dining and
shopping. www.delmarplaza.com.
Flower Hill Promenade Shopping, spa, dining.
www.flowerhill.com
Pacifica Del Mar Awesome Pacific Ocean view, great
happy hour, ocean bar, patio, great food, wine, and
spirits. A Del Mar destination. www.pacificadelmar.com
SBICCA Locals choice for food, wine, spirits and
quaint atmosphere.
Jakes Del Mar On the beach. Great food, drinks,
atmosphere. www.jakesdelmar.com
Powerhouse Park Scenic park overlooking the
Pacific.
SOLANA BEACH
Fletcher Cove Cove on the beach with showers and
playground.
Cedros Design District Shopping with art galleries,
farmers market.
Belly Up Tavern Best indoor live music venue.
Great live music, food and drinks. www.bellyup.com
North Coast Repertory Theatre Live theatre at
its best. www.northcoastrep.org
Tonys Jacal One of the oldest Mexican restaurants
in SD. Great food and drinks. www.tonysjacal.com
Pizza Port on Hwy 101 Great craft brewed beer
and pizza www.pizzaport.com.
CARDIFF BY THE SEA
Seaside Market Gourmet local market hangout with
outdoor umbrella patio area www.seasidemarket.com
Kis Beautiful ocean views, healthy menu, live
music. www.kisrestaurant.com
Pacific Coast Grill Right on the beach. Great food
and drinks. www.pacificcoastgrill.com
St. Patricks Day is a special day and a great excuse to go out and celebrate big time. Try the Vista Village Pub at 224 Main
Street in downtown Vista. Theyll be serving a special breakfast the morning before the North County Saint Patricks Day
Parade. Theyll be partying all day and you usually can find live bagpipe music there. Lumberyard Tavern and Grill on
Highway 101 in Encinitas has Irish beers on tap, green beers for all the dye-hard fans, Irish music and giveaways. Tip Top
Meats in Carlsbad is serving their famous Boston-Style Corned Beef and Cabbage Dinner and Green Beer all week long!
Below is a list of pubs, taverns, breweries, and places to eat and drink on St. Patricks Day.
Bagby Beer Co.
Lumberyard Tavern and Grill
601 S Coast Hwy, Oceanside CA 92054, www.bagbybeer.com
967 S. Coast Hwy 101, Encinitas 92024
760-479-1657
Barrel Harbor Brewing Company
www.lumberyardtavernandgrill.com
2575 Pioneer Ave., Vista, CA 92081, (760) 734-3939
www.barrelharborbrewing.com
MaGees Tavern Irish Pub & Restaurant
125 S. Main Avenue, Fallbrook 92028, (760) 731-6478
www.mageestavern.com.
980 Park Center Drive A, Vista 92081, 760-599-5832
www.belchinbeaver.com
Mr. Peabodys
136 Encinitas Blvd, Encinitas 92024
Bentleys Steak and Chop House
760-753-7192 www.peabodysrocks.com
162 South Rancho Santa Fe Road, Encinitas
760-632-9333 www.bentleyssteak.com
OSullivans Irish Pub
640 Grand Ave, Carlsbad 92008, 760-729-7234
Bullys Del Mar
www.facebook.com/osullivanscarlsbad
1404 Camino Del Mar, Del Mar, 858-755-1660
www.bullysprimerib.com
The Ould Sod
3373 Adams Ave, San Diego 92116. 619-284-6594
Churchills Pub and Grille
www.theouldsod.com
887 W San Marcos Blvd, San Marcos, CA 92069, 760-471-8773
www.churchillspub.us
Patricks Gaslamp Pub
428 F Street, San Diego, 619-233-3077
Dublin Square Irish Pub & Grill
www.patricksirishpub.com
Gaslamp, San Diego, www.dublinsquareirishpub.com
Penny Lane Pub and Grill
The Field Authentic Irish Pub & Restaurant
1001 W San Marcos Blvd, San Marcos 82078, 760-744-8782
Gaslamp, San Diego 619-232-9840, www.thefield.com
www.facebook.com/pennylanepubandgrill
Gallaghers Pub
Pour House
5046 Newport Ave, SD 92107, Ocean Beach, 619-222-5300
1903 South Coast Highway, Oceanside 92054, (760) 730-5944
www.gallagherspubob.com
www.pourhouseoceanside.com
The Harp
4935 Newport Avenue, Ocean Beach, 619-222-0168
Shakespeare Pub & Grille.
www.theharp.menutoeat.com
3701 India Street, San Diego 92103, (619) 299-0230
www.shakespearepub.com.
Hennesseys Tavern
708 4th Ave, Gaslamp, San Diego 92101
The Stag and Lion
www.hennesseystavern.com
850 Tamarack Ave, Carlsbad 92008, 760-434-7824
www.facebook.com/thestagandlionpubandgrille
Hensleys Irish Pub & Grill
2777 Roosevelt Street, Carlsbad 92008, 760-729-6951
Stout Public House
www.hensleyspub.com
1125 6th Ave., San Diego, 619-702-7933 www.stoutsd.com
Hooleys Irish Pub & Grill
Tip Top Meats
5500 Grossmont Center Drive #277, La Mesa, 91942,
6118 Paseo del Norte, Carlsbad 92011, 760-438-2620
619-713-6900, www.hooleys.com
www.tiptopmeats.com
Hooleys Irish Pub & Grill
Vista Village Pub
2955 Jamacha Rd #21, Rancho San Diego, 92019,
224 Main Street, Vista 92084. (760) 643-1619
619-670-7468 www.hooleys.com
www.vistavillagepub.com.
COOL LOCAL HANGOUTS Continued on page 25

Solterra Winery and Kitchen
Solterra Winery and Kitchen is San Diegos only working winery,

tasting bar, tap house, and kitchen. Its the only winery with a full
kitchen and an award-winning chef. And, congratulations to Solterra
for being the biggest winner at the 2015 San Francisco Chronicle Wine
Competition, which is the most prestigious and largest competition of
American Wines in the world! They won Best of Class for their Costa
Azul- Cabernet Sauvignon, and Double Gold for their Christopher
Cameron Vinyards Malbec, and Gold for their Solterra Winery Mestizo
GSM and many other awards!
Located on Highway 101, just steps from the beach in Leucadia.
Solterra has live music three days a week and the kitchen is run by TVs
Chef Wanted winner, Executive Chef Suzy Williams. Chef Suzy cooks up
and serves her magical creations nightly. Solterra welcomes Valentines
Week guests with an outstanding Prix Fix menu with wine pairings.
Youll also be able to order off the menu. Theyll have live music, craft
brews, award winning wine selections, and will be serving most likely a
decadent chocolate dessert.
With multiple award-winning wines, craft beers on tap, and an
award-winning chef, The Van Alyea family, a young married couple with
a toddler, a new baby on the way, and a lovely Golden Retriever, are
answering the dreams of North County residents and visitors who love
fine wine, craft beers, great food, and the SoCal beach lifestyle. Solterra
Winery and Kitchen is, beyond a shadow of a doubt, a destination winery on the map of Encinitas and San Diego County.
The 5,000 sq.ft. facility features stunning architecture with high
ceilings and large open windows on Hwy 101. The winery is a wood
barrel room with fermentation tanks, crusher and press. Adjacent to the
winery is a full kitchen, bar and dining room with craft beers on tap,
and a wall of fame of wine. Hang out at their long concrete outdoor fire
pit bar located just inches from the sidewalk and passers-by. Join their
Wine Club and get 20% OFF all wine purchases and invitations to all
their events. Dining guests get 10% OFF any bottle of wine purchased
or 15% OFF 6 bottles or more.
Solterra Tasting Room is open daily Mon-Thurs 3-5pm and Fri-Sun
12-5pm. Lunch is Sat-Sun 12-5. Dinner is 7 days a week 5-10pm. Solterra
is located at 934 North Coast Hwy 101, Leucadia 92024. Call (760) 2302970 or visit www.solterrawinery.com.
Land and Water Co
I recently had the pleasure of getting a tour and sitting down to

a meal with Chef Robert Ruiz, who I believe has created one of the
premier dining experiences in all of San Diego. There are three special
things that converge at Land and Water Co: The historic landmark building that he has been kept meticulously and beautifully in tact including
the fireplace, open beam painted ceilings and stained glass windows
and the addition of an outdoor patio on Carlsbad Blvd (Coast Hwy
101); The expertise and creative genius of Chef Robert Ruiz; who is in
my mind one of the finest non-traditional sushi chefs in SoCal; and the
fresh garden-to-table cuisine that has flavors and textures jumping off
the plates and into new waters.
You simply must experience the chefs signature Water Roll. I lived
in Japan, love great sushi, and have never had a roll this good. Its
spicy tuna, Hass avocado, and real stone crab. It has tsume, ryu, layers
of assorted sashimi, topped with ginger, ponzu and citrus slices. Also,
please try their Bacon Lardon appetizer. Im not a big pork belly fan,
but chef makes a crispy pork belly bacon on top of Jalapeno cornbread,
with a red stone crab salad, with orange marmalade and Japanese mint.
Take the crab salad and throw it on top before you pop it in your mouth.
Heaven! Chef Ruiz said that this is his mothers favoriteChicken &
Gravy. Its enough for two and one of the tastiest chicken dishes Ive
ever eaten. Its half a Jidori chicken, with mashed potato puree, kimchi,
and savory bacon herb jus. Call me and thank me later!
Chef Ruiz grew up in Oceanside and moved to Hawaii where he
became the #1 chef at the Four Seasons on the Big Island. He also
learned under the famed Chef Ian Whittemore of the famed Kona Inn
and perfected his butchering and saut skills. He also traveled to Japan
to learn his sushi trait. There were many other famed teachers in Chef
Ruizs journey and now the student is the teacher and brings his boundless experiences and sustainability minded cuisine to the plates of Land
and Water Co guests. Itadakimasu!
The Land and Water Co in located in the historic Neiman;s building
at 2978 Carlsbad Blvd, Carlsbad 92008. Call (760) 729-5263 or visit www.
landandwaterco.com.
SBICCA
Congratulations on winning the 2014 California Restaurant

Association Gold Medallion for Best Neighborhood Restaurant! SBICCA
is located in Grand Ol Del Mar, just steps from the Pacific Ocean. Enjoy
a wonderful entre, a glass of wine or a cocktail and just hang out on
their outdoor patio, people watching and taking in the scenic Del Mar
ocean view. Start any Sunday with a fabulous SBICCA Sunday Brunch
with cocktails, or any day at lunchtime dig in to a wonderful grilled
Mahi-Mahi sandwich (shown on front cover).
SBICCA is known for quality cuisine and wonderful libations at very
reasonable prices. The food, service and atmosphere are the very best.
This flavorful, multi-award winning quaint Americana bistro, nestled
in the village of Del Mar, is a local favorite and sets the standard
for an established locals hang-out. SBICCA has won the coveted
2014 California Restaurant Gold Medallion for Best Neighborhood
Restaurant, 2013 Gold Medallion for best Casual American Cuisine by
the San Diego Chapter of the California Restaurant Association, and the
2013 Wine Spectator Award of Excellence. Superb service with tasty fare
and a casual but elegant atmosphere make this bistro a must-visit when
youre in the area. Signature favorites such as Flintstone cut pork
prime rib or their Lobster and Shrimp Bisque, are not to be missed. Their
burgers and fish sandwiches are delicious and satisfying.
With superb service, a stunning ocean view, tasty fare and a casual
yet elegant atmosphere, bring your loved ones on Valentines Day or
Easter Sunday to this quaint Americana bistro nestled in the heart of ol
Del Mar. Tuesdays and Thursdays get half-off bottles of wine all day!
Happy Hour is Monday through Friday 4-6pm and Saturday and Sunday
3-5pm. During Happy Hour get 1/2 off bar bites and $2 off specialty
cocktails, and glass wine and beer, on the front patio and at the bar.
SBICCA is located at 215 15th Street, Del Mar 92014. Call (858) 4811001 or visit www.sbiccadelmar.com.
Vigiluccis Gourmet Market & Catering
Its early spring and love is in the air. In Carlsbad Village on State
Street its the aroma of warm focaccia, melted Fontina cheese, and
truffle mushrooms and speck. If you havent shopped at the market yet,
you are in for a nice surprise. A name synonymous with authentic Italian
food, Vigiluccis has been a staple in North County for over 20 years. Try
their signature Panino Friuli along with an assortment of Italian sandwiches. The market offers products from many of the diverse regions
of Italy, and until now, were hard to find. One can select a nice bottle
of boutique wine as they have hard to find Italian and domestic wines
at reasonable prices. For example, a rare find bottle of Belle glos Las
Atturas Pinot Noir from the Santa Lucia Highlands sells for $40.
Bring Vigiluccis home and add something new to your weekday dinner line-up. They offer fresh restaurant quality take home meals that you
can heat and serve that night. A tray of Vigiluccis Lasagna Bolognese
which serves 8-10 sells for $60 or a large single serving for $12.95 which
can be paired with a salad and shared. Try their Lobster Ravioli for two
for $20. You can enjoy them with a selection of sauces that sell separately. With a wide range of imported and domestic cheeses, salami,
fresh homemade pastas, sauces and Italian products, there is something
for everyone. Dinnertime just got more delicious!
Vigiluccis chefs offer monthly complimentary cooking demonstrations at the market using products in stock. Visit their website for
demonstrations, menus and information about upcoming events at
www.vigiluccis.com. They also offer a monthly newsletter. Be sure to
sign up and be in the know. Buon Appetito! Vigiluccis Gourmet Market
and Catering is located at 2943 State Street Suite #102, Carlsbad 92008.
Call (760) 720-0188.
Pizzaiolo
Anthony De Luca is a first generation born in the U.S. from Sicilian

parents and is an expert Italian culinary chef and master pizza maker.
He is part of the famed De Luca family of Italian heritage that has been
serving San Diegans since 1984. Chef Anthony De Luca makes some of
the tastiest authentic Italian dishes in San Diego including Chicken Ziti
(shown in photo), Baked Ziti, Eggplant Permigiana, Lasagne with Italian
Sausage and Spaghetti with Meatballs.
Encinitas locals know how good his hand-tossed, stone-baked Sicilianstyle pizza really is. The pizza is made with the finest Grande cheese,
fresh locally grown vegetables, imported ingredients and baked right on
the oven shelf for the most perfect crispy crust. The quaint restaurant
was recently gutted and remodeled with new floors, counters, displays,
tables, and appliances. Many local favorites remain on the menu but the
menu has increased in size with wonderful new entrees and items.
In addition to custom gourmet pizzas, such as Anthonys Margherita,

Bianca, Pesto and Shrimp, and Barbeque Chicken, the menu offers
some amazing new choices including Calzone and Stromboli! We highly
recommend their Zitti and any of their pizzas but especially love their
fresh vegie pizza. You can also order amazing Italian Subs, Torpedos,
Capicolla and Cheese and Pastrami and Cheese sandwiches. And, yes
they still serve pizza by the slice and offer daily specials such as 2-slices
and soda for $6 or 1-slice and large soda for $4.
Clip their ad and coupons in this publication or download from www.
NorthCountySun.com and click on Coupon Deals.
Pizziaolo is located at 554 Santa Fe Drive, Encinitas 92024 in the
same shopping center as El Nopalito and 7-Eleven just east of I-5
freeway. Call (760) 753-2885 to Eat-in or Take-out or visit www.pizzaioloencinitas.com.
Carlsbad Ranch Market
This Valentines Day and throughout spring, youll fall in love at the
NEW Carlsbad Ranch Market. The Market has moved, but just across
the parking lot. They are in a brand new building and now offer their
very happy guests a nicer, more organic, and broader selection including grab and go sandwiches and wraps, grab and go fresh made juices,
fresh made fruit smoothies, custom made sandwiches and wraps, and
now serve freshly made organic wheatgrass juice and a much wider
selection of locally grown organic fruit and produce. They still have one
of the nicest soup and salad bars in North County and still offer fresh
made daily salsa and guacamole. Springtime means fresh, locally grown
strawberry season is here! Carlsbad has cases, flats, and baskets of
large, sweet, ripe and delicious locally grown strawberries.
February is Superbowl and March means its time for NCAA March
Madness basketball. We highly recommend Carlsbad Ranch Markets
daily homemade Mexican Tortilla Dip, Guacamole Dip, and Fresh Salsas
along with their huge assortment of locally made Tortilla Chips and
tortillas.
Carlsbad Ranch Market is an indoor fruit and vegetable stand and
much more. There isnt a salad bar around that compares to the price and
selection of their soup and salad bar. Daily made delicious soups and salad
bar items are sold by weight. Buy a little or pile it on; either way, its so
hard to hold back when you see their amazing selection. Carlsbad Ranch
Market sells Julian Pies for a dollar less than the pies right from the Julian
Pie Company Store. Julian Pie Company pies are fresh-baked and without
preservatives, so you know when you buy one, it will be fresh. While youre
at it, pick up a few cans of San Marzano tomatoes for only $3.79. and
check out their great selection of hard to find Lithuanian food products.
Carlsbad Ranch Market is located at 6120 Paseo Del Norte, Carlsbad,
CA 92011. (across from Tip Top Meats) Call (760) 438-3202. You can also
find them on Facebook and www.carlsbadmarket.com.

Seafire Restaurant + Bar
Utilizing traditional and progressive cooking techniques that harmoniously encapsulate a unique and delicious experience for all guests,
Seafire is everything you are looking for in a restaurant and more.
Located near the beach in South Carlsbad near the corner of Palomar
Airport Rd. and Paseo del Norte, it is family-owned and operated, with
the husband and wife owners cooking at all times back in the kitchen
preparing memorable delights. The Mediterranean style cuisine includes
Napoleon, brick oven, wood-fired pizza, a wide variety of seafood,
pasta and salads. The Italian made, custom designed domed brick oven
creates perfect and authentic pizza. Like a perfectly harmonious violin
and cellist they create dining delights using the freshest vegetables and
ingredients to accent such masterpieces as their fresh Fish Chowder,
Steamed Mussels, Shrimp Scampi, Seared Scallops, or their Crispy
Skin Salmon that is served with garlic whipped potatoes, and sauted
Brussels sprouts. The menu is extensive and includes Kabobs and Rack
of Lamb. Their salads and soups are also delicious. Try the Roasted Beet
Salad, the Greek salad or their Butternut Squash Soup!

The interior and exterior were recently remodeled. The indoor dcor
is filled with natural light and the outdoor patio is welcoming with
a large open window attached bar. Its the perfect place for sipping
wine, a local craft beer, or cocktail while enjoying great live music every
Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings.
Valentines Day Week they are offering a special lunch or dinner for
two for $29.95 and includes a red rose for the ladies! They are open
everyday. Happy Hour is nightly from 3:30 to 6:30pm and 10pm until
close and the kitchen stays open until they close! They have 13 craft
beers on tap and a great wine selection. For a real treat clip or download
their Coupon on their ad or our Coupon Pages and get a FREE Shrimp
Flambe Plate (its a $12 value!) or get 20% OFF your entire check dine-in
or take-out patrons!
Seafire is located at 6030 Paseo Del Norte, Carlsbad 92011. Call (760)
603-9672 or visit www.seafirerestaurantcarlsbad.com.
A special place to get away and relax from the grind, Venetos in
Oceanside on Highway 101, treats diners to classic, comforting authentic Italian food with an upscale touch. Amir, the owner greets his guests
with a big smile and open arms and shows them their table. Diners
are assured they will receive quality food and service with hand-made
specialties like Pollo al Scampy, Melanzane alla Parmigana, Spaghetti
Alla Bolognese, Ghocchi Al Pomodoro, Fettuccini Alfredo, an assortment
of pizzas, fresh fish, salads, and delightful desserts. Watch how they
prepare their homemade Cannoli and Tiramasu on their flat screen TVs.
Theres an emphasis on embracing the local community and visitors,
with a wide assortment of beer and wine, with Happy Hour daily from
4 to 6pm, and live entertainment Friday and Saturday evenings. They
also offer special Wine Tasting nights. Check their website for up-todate listings.
Venetos will be a wonderful place to take your loved ones on
Valentines Day. They are open daily from 11am to 11pm and at 4pm
Mon to Wed. Clip their 20% OFF coupon from their ad or our Coupon
Page or download it from www.NorthCountySun.com.
Venetos Italian Cuisine is located at 608 N. Coast Hwy 101, Oceanside
92054. Call (760) 722-1228 or visit www.venetositaly.com.
Proud recipients of the 2014 Certificate of Excellence by Trip

Advisor, and the 2014 Gold Medal for Best Ethnic by California
Restaurant Association, John Haedrich, master butcher, owner and sole
creator of Tip Top Meats in Carlsbad, recently received the Lifetime
Achievement Award from the Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce, and
deservedly so. He has created the finest Butcher Shop, European
Delicatessen and Gourmet Market, not only in North County, but
throughout San Diego. Andy Lee, Publisher of the North County Sun,
says, John is one of those amazing people who crosses our paths once
in a lifetime. I look up to him, and admire him and his achievements.
He is a hard working, kind, and giving man with a big heart and people
who know him, love him and respect him.
Tip Top Meats will sell over 3 tons of corned beef over the St. Patricks
Day holiday. Thats about the size of a small elephant! Their USDA
Choice corned beef brisket and corned beef round is well-trimmed, low
sodium, and mildly cured and is made in-house to assure the highest
quality. Corned beef in the meat department is $5.99/lb.
Try Tip Tops Sweetheart Valentines Steak Dinner for two for only
$22.98. It includes two Certified Angus Top Sirloin Steak dinners and
a bottle of house wine! And dont forget their Saint Patricks Day Irish
Boston-style USDA Choice Corned Beef and Cabbage Dinner for only
$12.98. It includes a large portion of Corned Beef Brisket and Corned
Beef Round with cabbage, carrots, and red potatoes. A Green Glass of
Beer is only $3.29!
Tip Top offers the finest and largest variety of sausages from around
the world. Stock up with USDA Choice and Prime Cuts of meats and
hams for a wonderful Easter celebration with your family and friends.
The Big John Burger is $6.98, Bacon Burger is $6.98, new Salmon Burger
is $7.98. Also try their cream of broccoli, clam chowder, and chicken
noodle soups for $5.98 or $6.98 served in a sour dough bread bowl!
Tip Top has been providing the highest quality meat and poultry
for North County residents since 1967. Prices subject to change.Tip Top
Meats is located at 6118 Paseo Del Norte, Carlsbad 92011. Call (760)
438-2620 or visit www.tiptopmeats.com.
Pick up a fresh hot bagel and cream cheese, a dozen hot bagels for
the office, or try a Brueggers Breakfast Sandwich for the perfect way
to start your day. Their classic breakfast sandwiches combine egg and
your choice of peppered bacon, ham, sausage or turkey sausage on a
hot fresh bagel. Our all-time favorite breakfast bagel sandwich is their
classic Smoked Salmon and Cream Cheese, stacked high on a fresh
bagel with sliced tomato, red onions and capers.
In addition to their famous bagels, breakfast sandwiches and bagel
sandwiches, Brueggers also offers a healthier Under 500 Calorie
menu. Guests can now order any of Brueggers 15-plus varieties
skinny, due to Brueggers unique slicing process. The result is a lower

calorie bagel without sacrificing variety or taste. Another healthy choice
is their Skinny Zesty Egg White Sandwich. This comes with an egg white
patty on a skinny sesame bagel, with turkey sausage, Swiss cheese and
sundried tomato spread.
Brueggers operates 300 bakeries in North America with 8 bakeries in San Diego. Renowned for its award winning bagels, Brueggers
offers a wide variety of freshly prepared breakfast and lunch options
made with high quality ingredients served with its unique brand of
hospitality. Visit www.brueggers.com.
Ahi Sushi
Celebrate Ahi Sushis 4th Anniversary by enjoying some of the best

tasting and best value sushi around. Everyday they offer 50% OFF Cut
Rolls and Sushi. 50% OFF items are highlighted on their sushi menu.
They also have lunch and dinner specials and Sake Bombs for Happy
Hour.
Are you hungry and on a budget? Try their 16- piece cut roll special. It
includes 4-pieces of Philly roll + 4-pieces of spicy tuna roll + 4-pieces of
California roll + 4-pieces of smoked salmon roll. We highly recommend
their 8-piece Caterpillar Roll, their famous 8-piece Albacore Special Roll;
and their Special Ahi Tuna Roll is our all-time favorite! Their menu is
extensive and includes dishes such as Teriyaki Chicken, Orange Chicken,
Katsu chicken, Yakisoba (stir fried noodles), Tempura Udon, Seafood
Udon, Egg Rolls, Gyoza, a wide assortment of specialty rolls, appetizers,
party platters, soups, salads, beer, wine, sake and desserts.

Ahi Sushi and Grill has four locations: San Marcos, La Jolla, Fletcher
Hills, and Alpine Creek. The San Marcos restaurant is on Twin Oaks
Valley Road near Cal State University San Marcos and near the San
Marcos Civic Center. This location thrives and attracts business people,
local residents, college students and faculty and anyone who loves great
sushi at great prices.
Get a FREE 8-PIECE CRUNCHY ROLL with any purchase of $12 or
more! Must present coupon. Either clip from their ad, from our coupon
pages, or download from www.NorthCountySun.com and click on
Coupon Deals. Ahi Sushi and Grill is located at 157 N. Twin Oaks Valley
Road, #136, San Marcos, CA 92069 (next to L.A. Fitness). Please call (760)
761-0238 or visit www.iloveahi.com.
The Broken Yolk Caf
The Broken Yolk Cafe is open 365 days a year from 6am to 3pm and
is one of the most popular breakfast and lunch restaurants in North
County. With 13 locations total (10 in San Diego), they consistently provide great food, professional service, and reasonable prices. Consistency
in their food and service is what makes this place a winner. Its what
everyone has come to expect time after time.
They have an early bird breakfast menu served every day from 6am
to 8am. Its the best deal around! Also, for $9.49$11.49 you can build
your own 4-egg omelet with a selection of cheeses and as many ingredients as you like. They are famous for their omelets. For something truly
healthy, try their fresh fruit bowls, or their Light Menu. They serve 12
breakfast or lunch items, all with calorie counts under 600.
For the really hungry, try their Iron Man and Iron Woman Challenge.
Its a 12-egg omelet filled with mushrooms, onions and American
cheese, smothered with their own house-made chili and more cheese.
Its served on a 15-inch pizza pan with a generous pile of home fries and
two biscuits. This is for one person only and you get a one-hour time
limit to gobble it down. If you can eat it within one hour, the omelet is
free. Cost is $26.99 if you cant finish it.
Lunch at the Broken Yolk includes a wide selection of burgers, soups,
salads, sandwiches and wraps. For something really special, try the Club
Sandwich. Its a triple decker filled with oven roasted turkey breast,
bacon strips, lettuce, tomato and mayo on a Brioche bun. It comes with
your choice of onion rings, fries, potato salad or slaw. Its a meal and a
half! You cant beat it!
There are four locations in North County: La Costa location is 7670
El Camino Real 92009; San Marcos location is 101 S. Las Posas Rd. San
Marcos 92078. Call (760) 943-8182 or visit www.thebrokenyolkcafe.
com.
Venetos Italian Cuisine
Tip Top Meats
Brueggers Bagels
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Dining, Sipping,
and Drinking
Perks Coffee House
Casa de Bandini
Perks Coffee House serves organic coffee, breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
They serve quick breakfasts, oatmeal, and pastries, and for lunch and dinner; artisan pizza, sandwiches, soup and appetizers, craft beer and wine
in a very intimate, relaxed, and welcoming atmosphere. Recently opened,
friends, neighbors, and CSUSM students are finding it a nice local gathering place. From the crystal chandeliers, interesting color scheme, comfortable furniture, and amazing collectable psychedelic record album/poster
artwork on the walls, the main attraction is of course their wickedly good
organic coffee, 6 beers on tap, wine, and Kombucha.
Live music is coming soon, and so are their Gallery Nights, but in
the meantime try tasting their coffee. If you like lattes youll love their
smooth blends. Or if you want something really different, try their cold
brew coffee on Nirto! Happy Hour is 3-6pm and get $1 OFF select beer
and wine. If you like classic rock album and poster art, the walls are
covered with amazing psychedelic art by Rock n Roll Hall of Fame artist,
Darren Grealish. It will literally blow your mind!
Congratulations to 20-year San Marcos residents, Debbie and Mark
Wankier, who have created a very cool place to hangout in the Campus
II Center just a short walk to Cal State San Marcos campus. The Wankiers
invite you to stop in to see what Perks is all about. Perks is located at
803 S. Twin Oaks Valley Rd #110, San Marcos 92078. Call (760) 798-9120
or visit www.facebook.com/perkscoffeehousesanmarcos.
Spend Valentines Day and Easter Sunday at Casa de Bandini, where

youll find splashing fountains, festive strolling mariachis, frosty birdbath
margaritas, and hot corn and flour tortillas prepared throughout the day.
Indulge in authentic award-winning Mexican cuisine among beautifully
decorated dining rooms and outdoor patio. Diane Powers Casa de Bandini
is a top North County destination for regionally inspired Mexican fare.
Decorated with hand-crafted furnishings, fine Mexican folk art, and
colorful hand painted murals, guests feel the warmth and romance of
Mexico as soon as they enter the door. Diners are charmed nightly by
strolling mariachis playing popular Mexican ballads making it a great
place to bring family or colleagues for a very special holiday experience.
Casa de Bandini offers banquet and catering award-winning authentic Mexican cuisine. Only the freshest ingredients are used for their
14 salsas and sauces made fresh daily, delicious homemade salad
dressings, and handmade tortillas. Popular dishes include the flavor-
ful Carnitas a la Michoacan, succulent morsels of pork served with

hot tortillas, guacamole, salsa and beans. Casa de Bandini also offers
gluten-free, vegetarian and healthy dining selections. Chef Ignacio has
prepared a number of authentic but lower-calorie Mexican entrees
bursting with flavor. They include Camarones del Pacifico, the ultimate
shrimp ceviche marinated and poached in Pacifico beer, lime juice, red
onions, Tajin and cucumbers; and Ensalada de Chef Ignacio, with grilled
chicken, avocado slices, tomatoes, queso Oaxaca and thin red onion,
served with spicy chipotle light ranch dressing (at 510 calories).
Give your loved ones and guests a fiesta to remember! Diane
Powers other fine Mexican restaurants include Casa Sol y Mar in Del
Mar Highlands, Casa Guadalajara in Old Town and Casa de Pico in
La Mesa. Casa de Bandini is open seven days a week and is located
at 1901 Calle Barcelona Carlsbad, 92009. Call (760) 634-3443 or visit
www.casadebandini.com.
3/31/15 NCS
Pellys Fish Market and Restaurant
Tonys Jacal Since 1946
Relax and sit under an umbrella on a sunny afternoon this spring

at Pellys Fish Market and Restaurant. Pellys is the perfect place for a
fresh fish lunch or dinner, and its great for people watching. Located in
the Poinsettia Village Shopping Center, just steps from Carlsbad Beach,
between Starbucks and Subway, youll enjoy some of the tastiest
char-grilled fish sandwiches, plates, or salads in San Diego. The food
is simply amazing and their Fresh Fish Market is always stocked with
great local catch.
Pellys Fish Market and seafood restaurant offers locals and visitors
the freshest fish in town. Pellys is one of the original fish markets
in Coastal North County. On any given day, it offers large fillets of
fresh ahi, yellowtail, albacore, mahi-mahi, halibut, Atlantic salmon,
swordfish, sea bass, and a wide assortment of local shellfish including
oysters, clams, mussels and lobster when in season.
Pellys has an excellent reputation with locals for serving delicious

fresh fish lunches and dinners. We recommend their char-grilled mahimahi and halibut sandwiches, plates or salads, and their fresh grilled
fish tacos. If youre in the mood for a salad, youll love their fresh Ono
salad, Pellys special salad, or their stone crab salad. They have the
best chowder, too! Try their famous Manhattan red or Boston white
clam chowder. Pellys is not a fancy sit-down restaurant, but the quality of their seafood more than makes up for itand their prices are
very reasonable. Pellys very popular Seafood Platters will suit any size
party or family get-together. Big sellers are their ceviche, stone crab,
or bay shrimp salads.
Pellys Fish Market is open 7-days a week. They are located in the
Poinsettia Village Shopping Center at 7110 Avenida Encinas #101,
Carlsbad CA 92011. Call (760) 431-8454 or visit www.pellysfish.com.
Tonys Jacal is One of the most authentic north of the border...

Zagat Survey. This spring treat your family and friends to the most
delicious Mexican cuisine anywhere in San Diego. Taste the flavors
of old Mexico and enjoy the history of one of the first Mexican restaurants in San Diego! Tonys Jacal (pronounced hakal) is one of San
Diegos oldest and most treasured Mexican restaurants. Located in
Solana Beach, Tonys Jacal offers the most authentic Mexican food
and drinks this side of the border. This historic San Diego landmark
opened its doors in 1946 as a small neighborhood house where neighbors would stop by for a delicious meal. Its reputation built over the
years because the cuisine is absolutely delicious and the atmosphere
and service are outstanding. For three generations, Tonys Jacal has
been serving family specialties, like their famous chile relleno, turkey
tacos, turkey enchiladas, shrimp burritos, holiday tamales and amazing flautas.
Their classic cantina lounge offers a wide selection of tequila and
margaritas, and serves a variety of mezcal. Try their Mezcal Paloma
with grapefruit soda on the rocks. Tonys Jacal has a beautiful floral
outdoor garden patio and live Mariachi music in the evenings. Lunch is
served Mon-Sat 11am to 2pm: Dinner is served Weekdays 5-9:30pm,
Fri and Sat 5-10pm, Sun 3-9:30pm: closed on Tuesday. If you are looking for an authentic Mexican restaurant experience, with wonderful
food, drinks and service, Tonys Jacal is the place!
Tonys Jacal is located just west of the I-5 Fry and just south of
Lomas Santa Fe on 621 Valley Avenue, Solana Beach, 92075. Call (858)
755-2274 or visit www.tonysjacal.com
San Diego Labrador

Retriever Club Dog Show
33rd Annual San Diego Chinese New

Year Food and Cultural Fair
February 15 -16, 8am 5pm
February 21-22
The San Diego Labrador

Retriever Club is slated to
hold a specialty dog show at
Bates Nut Farm on February
14 & 15. The show starts
at 8am. both days and is
estimated to run until 5pm
Classes for conformation,
obedience and rally are featured. The conformation
part of the show evaluates the Labrador on how well the
dog conforms to the AKC standard, which is the blueprint
for the breed. The obedience and rally trials evaluate the
dogs performance on executing the handlers commands
in a series of exercises, and are open to all breeds.
The San Diego Labrador Retriever Club supports the
dual-purpose Labrador that can hunt in the field, work as a
therapy dog, service dog, guide dog for the blind, and work
with police and military personnel to locate contraband or
explosives. This specialty show is a wonderful opportunity
to see many beautiful Labradors and well trained working
dogs perform a given set of exercises.
Bates Nut Farm is located at 15954 Woods Valley Rd.
Valley Center, CA 92082. Call 760-749-3333 or visit www.
batesnutfarm.biz.
Seaport Village 9th

Annual Busker Festival
March 7-8, 12-5pm; Buskers After
Dark on March 7, 7-10pm
This is an event not
to be missed! Seaport
Village welcomes the
unthinkable
from
across the country at its ninth annual Spring Busker Festival, Saturday,
March 7 and Sunday, March 8, from
125 pm. The celebration brings colorful street performers like sword swallowers, comedians, acrobats, jugglers
on unicycles, escape artists and comedic stuntmen to the cobblestone streets
of downtowns Seaport Village. The extraordinary, unique,
and bizarre talents at the festival provides outdoor amusement unlike any other in the region.
For a night of unforgettable performances, Seaport Village
lets the street performers loose for Buskers After Dark on
Saturday, March 7, from 7pm to 10 pm. The untamed show
features a crazy DJ, great food and drink specials and multiple Busker Festival acts best suited for those over 18. $1
beer specials will be available for those 21 years or older. An
RSVP is required for $1 beer and food specials.
Seaport Village is located at 849 West Harbor Drive,
San Diego, CA 92101 visit www.seaportvillage.com or call
(619) 235-4014.
The 33rd Annual

San Diego Chinese
New Year and Cultural Fair will take
place downtown San
Diego (rain or shine) on Saturday, February 21 and 22,
from 9am to 5pm both days. This year is the Year of the
Ram.
The festival is a free, family-friendly event. There will
be martial arts performances, lion dances, delicious
Chinese cuisine, booths for arts and crafts, Asian story
theater, and cultural dances. Dont miss the special
parade as kids get to walk alongside a 25 foot dragon

and Chinese lions. And, be sure to have your kids
make their lanterns in the Childrens Craft Area before
the parade begins! Children are encouraged to come
dressed in their favorite Chinese apparel. Please meet
in front of the Childrens Craft Area at the start of the
parade. Children and lions will follow the 11 person
dragon as they head to the stage for some fun! Please
check their Entertainment Schedule for performance
and times.
The festival takes place downtown San Diego at 3rd
Avenue and J Street. Visit www.sdcny.weebly.com.
Oceanside Events
First Friday: Oceanside Art Walk
February 6 and March 6, 6pm-9pm
Celebrate the arts in the heart of downtown Oceanside.
Oceanside Arts Walk will showcase live performances,
music poetry, art education, culinary and pop-up art galleries showcased in local businesses and public spaces.
Admission is free.
The 25th Annual Putnam
County Spelling Bee
February 13-22
Get out your dictionaries! An eclectic group of six midpubescents vie for the spelling championship of a lifetime.
While candidly disclosing hilarious and touching stories
from their home life, the tweens spell their way through a
series of [potentially made-up] words hoping to never hear
the soul-crushing, pout-inducing, life un-affirming ding
of the bell that signals a spelling mistake. Six spellers enter;
one speller leaves! At least the losers get a juice box.
Free Family Art Day

February 8, Sunday, 1pm- 4pm
The Oceanside Museum of Art will incorporate music
and art based on the exhibition California Dreaming.
Special music guest Mitchell Walker, will be playing the
didgeridoo.At Free Family Art Day, children and their
parents work closely in the artistic process designing small
works of art that reflect concepts and themes from the
exhibitions on view. Oceanside Museum of Art, 704 Pier
View Way.
March Madness Pickleball Tournament
March 13-16, 8am-4:30pm
Bring a chair and friends to watch a pickleball tournament in Oceanside at the Melba Bishop Pickleball
Courts. Pickleball is a racquet sport that combines elements of badminton, tennis, and table tennis. Free event
at Melba Bishop Recreational Center 5306 N. River Road,
Oceanside, CA 92054
23rd Annual San Diego Brazil Carnival

of Love Mardi Gras Ball
February 14, Saturday, 9pm 1am
This will be an unforgettable party night of
non-stop dancing, pulsating drums, lights and the
sound of Rio de Janeiros
Carnival at the Fuse
Nightclub. Experience a
magical journey to the land
of love & samba. The Fuse
brings Brazil to you!
Paul Tolme of Newsweek
Magazine says, Its hard
to beat San Diegos Brazil
Carnival (brazilcarnival.
com). The event is more
Latin than Cajun, with
samba music, body paint.
What to drink?
Brahma
beer
imported
from
Brazil. Copying
the Brazilian tradition to celebrate
life with a Bourbon
Street meets Rio celebration, The San Diego Museum of
Art Sculpture Courts annual Brazil Carnival delivers a
taste of South America the weekend before Fat Tuesday,
letting Mardi Gras fans get their revelry started early.
With samba specialists SambaDa providing the music
through the night, the dance floors sure to be packed
with sweaty bodies.
Fuse is located at 379 4th Ave. Downtown San Diego/
Gaslamp District, CA 92101. Call (619) 224-4684 or visit
www.BrazilCarnival.com.
21st Annual Mardi Gras Features Snoop Dogg
Win Free Tickets! February 17, Tuesday, 5pm 12am
San Diegos nationally recognized Fat Tuesday celebration will be bringing glitz, glam, floats, beads and vivacious energy to over 20 blocks in the Gaslamp Quarter.
Mardi Gras will be taking over all of Fifth Avenue in
Downtown San Diego on Fat Tuesday, February 17, from
5pm to midnight with roaring music, bright lights, and
excitement. Celebrate with over 40,000 revelers at one
of the biggest music and parade festivals the West Coast
has ever seen. Gaslamp Quarter Mardi Gras promises
an epic transformation of over 20 blocks in the historic
Gaslamp Quarter from Broadway to Harbor Drive into a
world of sensory overload and celebration.
The 2015 Gaslamp Mardi Gras music and parade

festival will be one for the books. The streets will erupt
with music and cheering crowds calling for beads as the
parade kicks-off featuring awesome floats, stilt walkers,
unbelievable cars, street performers, samba dancers and
ending with a HUGE surprise! With 5 stages throughout
the venue featuring nationally recognized DJs, you will
definitely be dancing all night long. This years lineup is
huge and once again features Snoop Dogg!
Tickets to the Mardi Gras mayhem are only $35 for
General Admission and $65 for VIP until February
5th, $40 for General Admission and $75 for VIP from
February 6 until February 16, and $45 for General
Admission and $85 for VIP on the day of the event.
Be sure to upgrade your Mardi Gras experience by
going VIP for an exclusive night complete with 6 complimentary beverages, discounted beverages in your
very own VIP area, VIP entrance, VIP restrooms and
more! Attendees must be 21 years or older and have a
valid ID to enter. Proceeds go to the Gaslamp Quarter
Historical Foundation. For more information or to
purchase tickets, visit www.sdmardigras.com or call

(619) 233-5008.
Win Free Tickets!
Enter to win a free pair of tickets to Mardi Gras. Just visit
www.NorthCountySun.com and fill in the simple entry
form. Some restrictions apply. Only one entry is permitted per person/email. Winners will be randomly selected
and contacted by phone and email, so please put the best
phone number to reach you. We usually do not leave
voice messages. Best of luck, and see you at Mardi Gras!
San Diego Botanic Garden
Spring Garden Festival & Tomatomania

Featuring Herbs & Bromeliads
March 14-15, 9am-5pm
The Spring Garden
Festival and Tomatomania
at the San Diego Botanic
Garden features a wide
variety of herbs, spring
plants, bromeliads, garden art and implements and of
course tomatoes. Garden experts will be on hand to
answer questions and provide helpful advice on spring
plantings and caring for your entire garden. Terrific food
will be available from Divine Fresh and musical entertainment from Bob Ballentine and friends. Be sure not to miss
our petting zoo and pony rides. Bring out the whole family.
This year, Scott Daigre will be our special guest speaker at
the event. Scott is an avid gardener, sometimes farmer and
enthusiastic landscape designer/owner of POWERPLANT
Garden Design. Scott is happiest when showcasing rare
and classic tomato varieties as owner and producer of
Tomatomania, the worlds largest tomato seedling sale.
Hes just finished a new book that will teach new gardeners
and accomplished veterans a thing or two about growing
tomatoes and how to have fun while doing it. The event is
free with paid Garden admission or membership.
The San Diego Botanic Garden is located at 230 Quail
Gardens Drive, Encinitas. For more information call (760)
436-3036 or visit SDBGarden.org/events.
Agua Hedionda Coyote

Spotlight
February 7, 5pm 7pm
Wildlife Biologist Jordan Ahle leads our families on a
spotlighting adventure onto the night trails, calling the
lagoons coyotes. This is a must adventure for all coyote
lovers! Afterwards, enjoy yummy warm cookies and milk.
Free Family Event at the Agua Hedionda Discovery Center
No registration necessary.
Agua Hedionda Lagoon Foundation Discovery Center
is at 1580 Cannon Road, Carlsbad, CA 92008. Visit www.
aguahedionda.org or call (760) 804-1969.
Save Hundreds or Maybe Thousands of Dollars By Having Dental Work Done In Tijuana
By Andy Lee
This is not an advertisement but

information and my endorsement of
a dentist I recently used in Tijuana.
Lets face it most of us dont have very
good dental plans and there are many
ways dentists are making additional
money from us. I personally have a
pretty good dental plan, but even so,
it doesnt cover gums, molar crowns, some root canals,
bridges, etc. Last week, I cracked the porcelain of a 15-year
old crown. It wasnt covered under my dental insurance.
I called a few San Diego dental offices and was quoted
between $1,100$1,500 for a new porcelain over metal
crown. One place said they could do it for less, so I drove
an hour to their La Mesa office. The doctor came in and
said it would be $1,100 if everything turned out okay once
he removed the cracked crown. I said no thanks and
drove home.
I spent some time online, and was looking at dentist

reviews, and found a dentist in Tijuana, Shirley Baker,
D.D.S.. She was advertising permanent porcelain crowns
for $320. I asked many questions and the English speaking
receptionist convinced me that I should give it a try, and I
am so glad I did! The next morning I drove to the border.
Parked my car at the last U.S. border parking lot and walked
across. The dental office had a yellow taxi waiting for me (no
charge!) The driver, Manny, spoke perfect English. In about
5 minutes we arrived at a beautiful tall building. There was
a nice coffee shop on the first floor lobby. I bought a latte.
The elevator woman opened the elevator door and used
her card and pushed the 3rd floor button for me. I opened
the door of the office. It was beautiful. It looked just as nice
as any dental office in the U.S. and better than most.
I filled out 4 pages of dental history, etc. There was a
woman sitting next to me and told me her husband was
getting a root canal and that they have been coming here
for six years. They too live in San Diego. I was soon called
in. Dr. Baker and everyone there spoke perfect English and
were very professional. I couldnt believe how beautiful and
new the equipment and the office were. After an X-ray the
doctor and hygienist went to work. They gave me an iPod
to listen to music. After removing the cracked crown she
took another X-ray because she found a large cavity below
the gum line under the old crown. She said she could save
the tooth and proceeded to remove the decay, filled the
cavity, took an impression for a new crown, and gave me a
temporary crown. Ill go back in 10 days for the permanent
crown. Total cost was $320 plus $50 for the filling. I saved
over $1,000 and had one of the best dental experiences
ever. Manny drove me back to the border (no charge, but
I gave him a $10 tip). This is why I am writing about this. I
saved over $1,000 and the experience was great. Here is her
office number. Please let them know you read about this in
the North County Sun. Dr. Shirley Baker D.D.S. (619) 2702165. If I can be any help to you, you can reach me at info@
NorthCountySun.com. Keep smiling! Andy Lee, Publisher.
Third Annual North County St. Patricks Day Parade and Festival
March 16, Sunday, Festival Time is 10am4 pm; Parade Time is 7am12pm
The North County St. Patricks Day celebrations kick off
with a VIP breakfast at the Vista Village Pub from 7:30
9:30 am featuring Irish breakfast favorites like corned beef
hash, eggs, potatoes and Irish coffees. Cost for this popular
breakfast is $10 (alcohol not included) and is first come
first serve.
Continuing the festivities, the St. Patricks Day Parade
commences in Vistas historic downtown area on Indiana
Avenue and Main Street, from 11am to 12pm. The parade
encompasses the Historic Downtown area and all entries
are welcome. This years parade theme is Honoring First
Responders with free entry for any paramedic, police
or fire units. Awards will be given for Best 30 Second

Performance, Best Irish Theme, Best City Participation,
Best Auto and Best Service Group. Parade entry fees
range from $25-$50 and applications are still being accepted. Community groups, non-profits, and businesses from
all North County groups are encouraged to participate.
Bring the children to enjoy their Activities Tent with
free arts and crafts hosted by local businesses. Inflatable
bounce houses and a bungee jump will also be available
to get some energy out.
Live entertainment starts at noon on the main stage with
music from Irish band the Humble Hooligans from 12:00
2:00 pm and American Fiddle Rockers Lexington Field

from 2:00 4:00 pm. This event will not have a beer garden,
but instead encourages patrons to drink their beers and
watch the music from Mother Earth Brew Co., The Vista
Village Pub and Fifty Barrels Urban Winery on Main Street.
Sponsoring businesses include EDCO, Vista Village
Pub, Fifty Barrels Urban Winery, and The Irish Herald.
Partnering organizations are the Vista Chamber of
Commerce, the Oceanside Chamber of Commerce and
the Friendly Sons of St. Patrick.
For more information visit www.vvba.org/specialevent/
north-county-st-patricks-day-parade-and-festival.
Cirque du Soleil Varekai Descends From The

Sky To Valley View Casino Center
Win Free Tickets! February 25March 1
A dormant volcano, a mystical forest, an ancient
prophecy, and the adventure of Icarus begins. Deep
within a forest, at the summit of a volcano, exists an
extraordinary world. It is a world where everything is
possible. In a world called Varekai, the sky lets go a solitary young man, and the story begins. Parachuted into
the shadows of a magical forest, a kaleidoscopic world
imbued with fantastical creatures, a young man takes
flight in an adventure both absurd and extraordinary.
On this day at the edge of time, in this place of pure, and
undiluted possibility, begins an inspired incantation of
a life rediscovered and to a newly found wonder in the
mysteries of the world and the mind.
The word Varekai (pronounced veraykie) means
wherever in the Romany language of the gypsies, the
universal wanderers. Directed by Dominic Champagne,
this production pays tribute to the nomadic soul, to the
Carlsbad Flower Fields

With over 50 acres of
extraordinary beauty, The
Carlsbad Flower Fields
offers a unique opportunity
for adults and kids to enjoy
a day together among fields
of color. The Flower Fields
are open daily from 9am to 6pm beginning March 1.
Every year The Carlsbad Flower Fields transforms into a
dazzling array of colors overlooking the Pacific Ocean. The
Flower Fields offers the ultimate family experience, hosting a variety of activities and events. Attendees can enjoy a
ride on an open-air wagon being pulled by an antique tractor, visit the Cymbidium Orchid Greenhouse, or immerse
your self in the fragrant Sweet Pea Maze.
Big changes are in the works for the Carlsbad Flower
Fields. Plans include growing nuts, herbs and hops along
with a grape vineyard and a tangerine tree and olive tree
orchard. The Floral Trade Center on Avenida Encinas will
become half trade center and half farm-to-table center
with a micro-brewery, winery, and culinary school.
Along with the transformation of the Floral Trade Center,
a portion of the north side of the historic Carlsbad Flower
Fields will include a vineyard, a tree orchard, and other
agricultural crops. These crops will be used for education,
and will be prepared, sold and served at the newly renovated Floral Trade Center.
The Carlsbad Flower Fields are located at 5704 Paseo
Del Norte, Carlsbad. For more information about tickets and special days call (760) 431-0352 or visit www.
theflowerfields.com.
spirit and art of the circus tradition, and to those who

quest with infinite passion along the path that leads to
Varekai.
Varekai takes place at Valley View Casino Center at
3500 Sports Arena Blvd., San Diego 92110. Ticket prices
range from $35-$115 (subject to change). Tickets are
available at www.cirquedusoleil.com/varekai or by calling (888) 929-7849.
Win Free Tickets!
Enter to win a free pair of tickets to Cirque du Soleil
Varekai. Just visit www.NorthCountySun.com and fill
in the simple entry form. Some restrictions apply. Only
one entry is permitted per person/email. Winners will be
randomly selected and contacted by phone and email,
so please put the best phone number to reach you. We
usually do not leave voice messages. Best of luck, and
see you at Cirque du Soleil Varekai!
4th Annual Taste of Bressi Ranch Festival

March 7
Prepare for an afternoon filled
with craft beers, premium wines,
food, live music, and more. Local
vendors will be providing tastings
of signature dishes and beverages,
while guests soak up the sounds
of great bands. Serving some of
San Diegos finest ales and lagers
will be Stone Brewing, Stumblefoot Brewing, Oskar Blues
Brewing, and Rip Current Brewing.
This is not just for beer aficionados. If you enjoy wine

and great food, mark sure you mark your calendars, as you
will not want to miss this event. Featured wines will include
ZioBaffa, Rombauer, Justin, Cakebread, and Orin Swift. A
few of the participating food vendors include Gregorios
Italian Restaurant, Luna Grill, Rubios, and Kasi Indian
Restaurant. Additional vendors are being added daily.
The Boys & Girls Club Bressi Ranch Clubhouse is located
at 2730 Bressi Ranch Way, Carlsbad. For more information
call (760) 444-4893 or visit www.bgccarlsbad.org.
Epic Teen Nights Party at the Park

The City of Carlsbad presents a new teen event called Epic
Teen Nights Party at the Park on Saturday, Feb. 21, from 5
to 9pm, at Calavera Hills Community Center. Teens from
11 to 15 years old will enjoy
age-appropriate activities,
dancing, contests and more.
Parents can drop off
teens for a fun-filled night
complete with a black-light
dance room, a game truck,
Zorb ball races, an outdoor
movie, an inflatable dodgeball arena and more. Teens
can Instagram shots from
the photo booth, compete
in Kendama contests, and
test their fashion design skills with trash bags and duct
tape in the Garbage Runway contest. Prizes are provided
by event sponsor Big Bear Resorts.
Only middle and high
school students are allowed
to attend, and participants must show a school
ID. Marine volunteers will
chaperone the event. Food
and beverages are available
for purchase.
Tickets are $8 at the door.
Save $2 by registering online
in advance. Visit www.carlsbadca.gov or call the special
events hotline 760-434-2843.
City of San Marcos Senior Center Events

Lunch Program
The San Marcos Senior Center, 111 Richmar Avenue
serves a nutritious lunch Monday thru Friday at 11:30
AM. Reservations must be made in advance by calling
(760)744-5535 ext. 3606. Lunch choices include a hot or
cold entre with dessert and Soup & Salad Bar option
every Tuesday and Thursday. $4 suggested donation for
seniors 60 & over, under 60 $5 cost. Lunch transportation
is provided for San Marcos seniors that no longer drive. $1
suggested donation is requested in addition to the lunch
donation. The San Marcos Senior Center accepts EBT card
donations. The San Marcos Senior Center Has Cal Fresh &
Medi-Cal applications available.

February 5 March 12 Free Nutrition Classes for seniors
by the San Diego Food Bank 10:30am 11:30am
February 5 & 6 The Electronic Caregiver A mobile fall
assessment and Prevention Lab that will give you preventative steps for safety Free for all those that register
at the Senior Center. February 10-April 23 FALLPROOF:
reduce your risk of falling while improving your balance
and mobility Sessions are 8 weeks in length Tuesdays &
Thursdays 2:15-3:15pm Cost is $3
February 12 March 19 A 6 Week Grief Support Group
Sponsored by Seasons Hospice
2nd Friday of each month 11 am to 12 pm Auditory

Assistants Hearing Aid Center
Feb 1 Senior Prom Ballroom Dance music by The Sundance
Band & refreshments 2-4pm Sponsored by local high schools
February 13 Valentines Party Entertainment by iTapLive
A tap and drum duo 10:30am
February 17 Mardi Gras celebration entertainment, chair
parade at 10:30 followed by a Cajun lunch @ 11:30.
March 17 St. Patricks Day Party with entertainment at
10:30
Please visit www.san-marcos.net/seniors or call Venessa
DeMatteis at (760) 744-5535ext. 3618.
only if that specific buyer buys your home. Buyers broker

commission is normally 2.5 to 3 % . . . so why pay more?
Advisory #3: Beware of the Great Promise. These
agents convincingly tell you that they list and sell most of
their own listings, with no other agent involved . . . and
because of this, they will lower the total listing commission
from 5 or 6% to 3% when they sell your home themselves.
The truth is, very few agents list and sell their own listings!
This is easily verified by an MLS printout of SOLD listings
that clearly shows the listing and selling offices involved in
all the sales. Are they the same offices? . . . probably not.
Advisory #4: Beware of a lower than normal commission
posted in MLS to buyers broker. While commissions are
negotiable, money motivates sales people and buyers agents
typically expect a minimum of 2.5% for selling a median
priced home . . . and they deserve it! If less than 2.5% is proposed by your listing agent, ask them for an MLS printout of
the listings for your neighborhood that will clearly show the
commissions paid to other buyer brokers . . . rarely will you
see less than 2.5%. You want maximum agent motivation to
sell your home by offering at least 2.5% to the buyers broker.
Advisory #5: Beware of agents that will match another
agents reduced commission. The question is, Do they
advertise and promote reduced commissions or are they
simply now reacting because they cannot get the 5 or 6%
listing commission from you that they were planning on
getting to list your home?
David Boe offers 30 years of broker experience selling over 1,000 homes and he personally handles all the
negotiations and all the required paperwork. For 30 years,
David Boe has saved his buyers and sellers thousands of
dollars with reduced commissions to sellers and rebates
to buyers. You can reach David Boe at his direct line: 760846-0486 or visit www.DavidBoe.com. CalBRE#00672393.
Home Sellers Advisory

This advisory to home sellers is provided as a courtesy
by David Boe, the owner and broker of Boe Real Estate . . .
sharing 30 years of local broker experience from selling
over 1,000 homes.
Advisory #1: Beware of the High Price listing presentation. These agents have one goal and that is to get a
signed listing contract by presenting an unrealistic high
list price.knowing that the seller will eventually have to
lower the list price to sell their home. Two clever responses
can help sellers mitigate this scenario.
Advisory #2: Beware of the Universal Phone Call that
goes something like this; Hello, I have a buyer interested
in buying your home, are you interested in selling? Truth
is very few of these solicitation calls have a specific buyer.
If you answer yes to their question, then simply ask them
to put their buyers name on a single party listing agreement, so your obligation to pay a reduced commission is
21st Annual shamROCK Presented by Jameson and The Field

Win Free Tickets! March 14, Saturday, 4pm to Midnight
Looking to strike gold?
Well look no further
because the luck of the
Irish will be upon you this
year at the 21st Annual
shamROCK taking place
on Saturday, March 14,
from 4:00 PM to Midnight in the Gaslamp Quarter.
Downtown San Diego will be transformed into an Irish
wonderland, featuring over 80,000 square feet of green
artificial turf. shamROCK will be bringing Ireland all the
way across the pond to San Diego. Join over 20,000 festival attendees in the streets of the Gaslamp Quarter, rocking their best jig at shamROCK presented by Jameson
and The Field. Every lass and boyo in attendance will be
engulfed into an Irish haven at this years celebration as
shamROCK re-creates a 150-foot Irish Pub in the streets
like no one has ever seen before, along with a lighting
extravaganza on the surrounding buildings.
shamROCK is guaranteed to once again ROCK the
streets with endless live entertainment. The Field Irish

Stage will be positively Celtic with countless live bands
performing Irish Rock, Irish Punk Rock and other Irish
favorites. Fifth Avenue and F Street will feature the
hottest DJs with an insane mix of sounds that will have
you in a green haze all day long. The final stage will
be located next to the 150-foot Irish pub and will play
host to Irish River Dancers and your favorite San Diego
and Los Angeles DJs. Dublin will have nothing on our
pub, which will have endless green beer and plenty of
Jameson Irish Whiskey to concoct any of your favorite
St. Paddys Day libations. shamROCK will take place on
G and F Streets between 5th and 7th Avenue and on 6th
Avenue between E and G Streets.
Tickets to shamROCK are $30 for General Admission
and $65 for VIP until March 4, $40 for General Admission
and $75 for VIP from March 5 until March 13 and $45 for
General Admission and $85 for VIP on the day of the event.
Upgrade your shamROCK experience and get lucky with
a VIP ticket to ensure you are shaking your shamrocks
all night long with

complimentary
drinks and much
more. Your wrist
band into shamROCK will also
get you in and out
privileges as well as no cover, and food and drink specials
at dozens of the Gaslamp Quarters hottest nightclubs and
restaurants. For additional information or to purchase
tickets, please contact McFarlane Promotions, Inc. at
(619) 233-5008 or visit www.sandiegoshamrock.com.
Win Free Tickets!
Enter to win a free pair of tickets to shamROCK. Just fill
in the simple entry form at www.NorthCountySun.com.
Some restrictions apply. Only one entry is permitted per
person/email. Winners will be randomly selected and
contacted by phone and email, so please put the best
phone number to reach you. We usually do not leave
voice messages. Best of luck, and see you at shamROCK!
Alta Vista Botanical Gardens at

Brengle Terrace Park in Vista
Alta Vista Botanical Gardens was named to reflect the
wonderful view that the site offers its visitors. It harmoniously incorporates education, nature and art. While
holding true to traditional scientific approach to botanical
gardens, and providing an interactive, living classroom for
North San Diego County students, the gardens take a new
approach to creating a completely new interpretation of
what a botanical garden can become. As the gardens have
continued to be developed, plant enthusiasts have been
thrilled at the wide variety of rare, beautiful and remarkable plants that are showcased in the gardens. For everyone else in the community, there are equally compelling
reasons to come to the gardens.
Rather than taking the conventional approach of creating
just another living plant museum, the garden has become
a gathering place for the community and is both a certified
Wildlife Habitat and a Butterfly Habitat. One key attraction
of the garden is the integration of art throughout the project, giving artists a magnificent showcase to display their
talents. From garden art to sculptures, to walkways and
walls created by some of the areas most talented artisans
are on display. Along the trail systems, throughout the gar-
den, are multipurpose

platforms, which act as
way stations for visitors.
These platforms eventually will play host to a multitude of events in the garden,
such as fine art shows, culinary events, the performing arts,
as well as Tai Chi and Yoga. The goal of the garden is to leave
no stone unturned in the quest to Bring Together People,
Nature and Art.
From Route 78 take the Vista Village Drive exit and travel
North. Vista village Drive changes name to East Vista Way.
Follow to Vale Terrace Drive and turn right. Continue past
the Main Entrance and turn left at the Second Entrance
to Brengle Terrace Park. Continue past the Senior Center
and follow to the crest of the hill. Note: this road has been
recently named Jim Porter Parkway and Google shows it
in its maps but the sign as you enter the park is 50 from
Vale Terrace.Turn left at the Welcome, Alta Vista Gardens
sign and left again. Follow the road around to the Garden
House Headquarters at 1270 Vale Terrace Drive Vista, CA
92084. Visit www.altavistagardens.org for park hours and
more information.
Tuscany Shows and Sunday Brunch

Tuscany Music & Comedy Events
BRUNCH LAUNCH
March 6, Friday, 8pm
February 8, Sunday, 10:30am-2:30pm
TUSCANY ENCORE Concert Series
LIVE JAZZ Sunday Brunch
Featuring the return of John D. LambWinner of Detroit
San Diegos finest Jazz Band HIGH SOCIETY kicks off a
Music Award for Outstanding Acoustic/Folk Recording.
weekly brunch every Sunday at Tuscany. Enjoy delicious
Detroit Metro Times. Tickets $15 advance, $20 day of event
brunch features with Live Entertainment inside North
March 21, Saturday, 8pm
Countys newest show room TUSCANY ENCORE and on
TUSCANY ENCORE Concert Series
the adjacent outdoor patio. $9 Bottomless Mimosa, $5
Mardi Gras Extravaganza featuring The Tuscany House
Bloody Mary.
Band & High Society. Tickets $25 advance, $30 day of event.
February 28 & March 28, Saturday, 8pm,
Live Entertainment is featured nightly
TUSCANY ENCORE Comedy Showcase
in the Tuscany Piano Lounge
2 hour show featuring nationally touring/network TV
The lounge showcases San Diegos most talented percomedians. (Tonight Show, Late Show,
formers. Music from all genres including:
Late Late Show, Comedy Central, HBO)
Jazz & Pop Standards, Americana, Soft
2/28 Tom Clark, Ro Delle Gazie,
Rock, Blues, R n B, Soul, Rock n Roll and
Charlie Ayers & Lamont
Classic Rock. Live Entertainment begins
Ferguson
during Happy Hour and continues into
3/28 Michael Gelbart plus 3 other
late night, where you can enjoy great music
comedians TBA. Tickets $25
and great food from Tuscanys Late Night
advance/$30 day of event
Menu.
TUSCANY and TUSCANY ENCORE is located at:
6981 El Camino Real #103, Carlsbad. Call (760) 929-8111 or visit www.tuscanylacosta.com.
Legoland California
Resort
The LEGO movie: The story is about one perfectly ordinary Lego minifigure named Emmet, who is drafted into
a fellowship of strangers on an epic quest to stop an evil
tyrant and turns out to be a lot more special than he ever
imagined. Emmet is joined by rebel girl Wyldstyle, the wisest wizard Vitruvius and Batman, as they fight to save the
LEGO world. Youll be amazed by the details.
Dino Island: Explorers can dig for fossils, soar on a junior
roller coaster, climb inside Megga-Egga-Saurus or lie inside
a life-sized dinosaur footprint to get an idea of the size of
these amazing animals.
DUPLO Village: Venture into the wilds of Africa and
see life-sized giraffes, zebras, lions, and moreall made of
LEGO bricks.
Playtown: This fun play area is geared towards our younger guests complete with fun buildings, slides, and activities.
Fun Town: If you are looking for fun, youve come to the
right town! All adults remember longing to be BIG when they
were kids. Fun Town is the perfect place for youngsters to live
out that dream in a scaled-down town created just for them.
Castle Hill: Castle Hill creates the illusion of a romantic
time in history when kings and queens reigned supreme,
and knights rescued damsels in distress.
Land of Adventure: Land of Adventures five attractions
are sure to bring out the explorer in every member of the
family.
Miniland USA: Miniland USA is the heart of LEGOLAND
California Resort. A dedication to the ultimate expression of
the LEGO art form, Miniland USA includes reproductions
of seven areas of the United States, all constructed with 20
million LEGO bricks in 1:20 scale, that can be seen from
many places in the Park. This area also includes Star Wars.
Lego Movie The Lego Group & Warner Bros Entertainment
Inc. All rights reserved. BATMAN: TM & DC Comics.
Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. (s14). LEGOLAND is located
at One Legoland Drive, Carlsbad Drive, Carlsbad, CA 92008.
For information call (760) 918-LEGO (5346) or visit www.
legoland.com.
Best Eye Care Available Near You

So often we neglect taking care of our eyes and our
vision. Sometimes we dont pay enough attention if we
have dry eyes, blurred vision, or easily get eye infections.
Dont take your eyes for granted and take the time to
make an appointment with someone that has an extensive
background in ocular diseases and conditions. If you are
looking for a caring and professional optometrist, then we
recommend Dr. Kristin Peterson- Salgado of Solana Beach
Family Optometry.
Dr. Kristin Peterson-Salgado graduated from the
University of California, Davis in 1993 with high hon-
ors then went on and graduated from the University of

California, Berkeley School of Optometry in 1997. For 13
years she has been practicing medically-based optometry
with a focus on ocular disease, geriatrics, traditional and
hard-to-fit contact lenses, diabetic exams, and Lasik or
cataract surgery pre-operative exams.
Dr. Peterson-Salgado opened her private practice in
Solana Beach in 2010 with a desire to continue her medically based practice while also incorporating vision exams
for the entire family. Dr. Peterson-Salgado enjoys fitting
all types of contact lenses, including bifocal, monovision,
rigid gas permeable, and astigmatic lenses. She also has an

extensive background in the treatment of dry eye conditions. She is board certified in the treatment and management of ocular disease and can prescribe medications for
eye infections, allergies, and dry eyes.
Dr. Peterson- Salgado grew up in Del Mar and currently lives in Solana Beach with her husband (4th generation Solana Beach resident) and their 2 kids. Call for an
appointment to see Dr. Kristin Peterson-Salgado at Solana
Beach Family Optometry at (858) 259-8239 or stop in at
977 Lomas Santa Fe Drive, Suite B, Solana Beach CA 92075.
BELLY UP TAVERN
Upcoming Shows
143 S Cedros, Solana Beach, Ca 92075 (858) 481 8140 www.bellyup.com

Mon Feb 2, 6:30pm Charley Hoffman Foundation Fundraiser w/ Kelley James
Tues Feb 3, 9pm
Lettuce w/ Break Science
Wed Feb 4, 8pm
Vonda Shepard w/ guestSEATED SHOW
Thurs Feb 5, 8pm
Kenny Wayne Shepherd Band w/ Matthew CurrySOLD OUT!
Fri Feb 6, 5:30pm
Clay Colton Band Happy Hour
Fri Feb 6, 9pm
The PettyBreakers and Thunder Road
Sat Feb 7, 9pm
Dead Mans Party w/ Betamaxx
Sun Feb 8, 8pm
An Evening With Jim BrickmanSEATED SHOW
Mon Feb 9, 7:30
Battle of the Chefs Bandspresented by Dining Out Magazine
Tues Feb 10, 8pm
Granger Smith feat. Earl Dibbles Jr. w/ guest
Thurs Feb 12, 9pm Zion I:The Rapture Tour w/ Vokab Kompany and Locksmith
Fri Feb 13, 5:30pm Atomic Groove Happy Hour
Fri Feb 13, 9pm
ALO w/ T Sisters
Sat Feb 14, 8pm
LOGIC:Under Pressure World Tour sponosored by Monster

Energy OutbreakNORTH PARK THEATREALL AGES
Sat Feb 14, 9pm
Ozomatli w/ guest
Sun Feb 15, 8pm
Ozomatli w/ guest
Tues Feb 17, 7:30pm Over The Rhine w/ William FitzsimmonsSEATED SHOW!
Wed Feb 18, 9pm
Lotus w/ Pan Astral
Thurs Feb 19, 8pm The Taj Mahal Trio

Fri Feb 20, 5:30pm Atomic Groove Happy Hour
Fri Feb 20, 9pm
Paul Thorn w/ Nancarrow
Sat Feb 21, 8pm
Steve Poltz 6th annual 50th Birthday Party w/ The Rugburns, Tim
Flannery, Bushwalla, The Mastersons
Sat Feb 21, 9pm
Lucinda Williams at North Park TheatreBelly UP w/ The Kenneth

Brian Band
Casbah Present
Sun Feb 22, 8pm
Zap Mama & Antibalas
Mon Feb 23, 8pm
David Cookw/ guest
Tues Feb 24, 8pm
Brett Dennen at North Park TheatreBellyUp/Casbah Present

KPRI presentsolo and acoustic
Fri Feb 27, 5:30pm The Brokers Happy Hour

Fri Feb 27, 9pm
The Highwayman Shows Johnny Cash Birthday Celebration w/

California Rangers
Sat Feb 28, 9pm
Pine Mountain Logs
Sun Mar 1, 9pm
Theophilus London w/ Doja Cat and FATHER
Tues Mar 3, 8pm
An Evening With Jason Bonhams Led Zeppelin Experience w/ Led

Zeppelin I in its entirety plus an encore of the Zeppelin hitsSOLD OUT!
Wed Mar 4, 8pm
Galactic w/ Kung Fu
Thurs Mar 5, 8pm
An Evening With Jason Bonhams Led Zeppelin Experience w/ Led

Zeppelin II in its entirety plus an encore of the Zeppelin hitsSOLD OUT!
Fri Mar 6, 9pm
Super Diamond w/ Graceband
Sat Mar 7, 9pm
Super Diamond w/ A Certain Groove
Tues Mar 10, 7:30pm Joshua Radin w/ Rachael Yamagata, Cary Brothers
Wed Mar 11, 8pm
Hurray for the Riff Raff w/ guest
Thurs Mar 12, 8pm Martin Sexton w/ Brothers McCann

Fri Mar 13, 9pm
Twin ShadowCasbah presents w/ guest
Sat Mar 14, 9pm
Tommy Castro and The Painkillers w/ The 44s Featuring Kid Ramos
Sun Mar 15, 9pm
Gondwana w/ Piracy Conspiracy, DJ Mykol Orthodox
Thurs Mar 19, 9pm Trampled By TurtlesNorth Park Theatre18 +

Fri Mar 20, 9pm
Railroad Earth w/ guest
Sat Mar 21, 9pm
Railroad Earth w/ guest
Sun Mar 23, 7pm
Jake ShimabukuroEarly ShowSeated/Evening With SOLD

OUT
Sun Mar 23, 9:30pm Jake ShimabukuroLate ShowSeated/Evening WithSOLD OUT

Wed Mar 25, 9pm
Gang of Four w/ Public Access TV
Fri Mar 27, 9pm
Elephant Revival w/ guest
Sun Mar 29, 8pm
Jonny Lang w/ Runaway Saints
Tues Mar 31, 8pm
Kitty, Daisy & Lewis w/ Gemma Ray
House of Blues and Live Nation Shows

Purchase tickets at www.livenation.com
ARTIST & SUPPORT
Rocco Deluca
Soda Bar presents You Blew It! w/ Tiny Moving Parts/Rozwell Kid
RuPauls Drag Race: Battle of The Seasons Hosted by Michelle
Visage w/ Alaska 5000/Bianca Del Rio/Courtney Act/Ivy Williams/Manila
Luzon/Raja/Sharon Needles/Special Guest Cary NoKey
Kelly McGarry Presents w/ Broken Stems/The Lyrical Groove/The Brothers
Burns & J. Phatts
Juan Gabriel
Hayley Kiyoko CANCELLED
Strange Love: The Ultimate Tribute to Depeche Mode
Groove International Sunday Funday Bash
The Noise presents Motion City Soundtrack CTTM10 Tour w/
Hellogoodbye/Driver Friendly
Hail The Sun w/ Stolas
Chippendales 2015 Get Lucky Tour
Club Cosplay The Nerds Night-Club Ultimate Valentines Date
Night Experience Hosts: Lee Anna Vamp/Bernie Bregman Live Performers:
Songhammer/Dweeb Cast Live/Guest Judges: Ivy DoomKitty/Fanboy Brandon/
Laurgen Bregman/Dave Turner DJ s/VJs : Chuck None/The Dave/Galactic Rey
Green Screen Photobooth: Jack of All Nerds Collectors Arena: Thou Shalt Game
Cosplay Repair Station: Vocademy
Say We Can Fly
Kirk Franklin presents Gospel Brunch
Kalin and Myles The Dedication Tour presented by Ones To Watch
with Skype
Meghan Trainor 2015 That Bass Tour w/ Sheppard SOLD OUT
Reel Big Fish & Less Than Jake w/ Authority Zero
Groove International: HOB Signature Series
Groove International: Rise N Grind
Back In Black: The Ultimate AC/DC Experience
Penny & Sparrow
August Burns Red w/ Miss MayI/Northlane/Erra
Ramon Ayala w/ Eliseo Robles
In Flames w/ All That Remains
Bob Seger & The Silver Bullet Band
Taking Back Sunday w/ Let live/The Menzingers
Groove International: The Pirates Booty Ball
Groove International: The Pirates Booty Ball
AEG Live presents Fifth Harmony
Black Veil Brides The Black Mass 2015 w/ Memphis May Fire/Ghost Town
Umphreys McGee
Rio Roma
Adam Devine
Ones to Watch with Skype presents Kongos Lunatic Tour 2015
w/ Sir Sly/Colony Horse
Walk The Moon Talking Is Hard Tour Presented by FM 94/9 w/ The
Griswolds SOLD OUT
Bayside w/ Senses Fail/Man Overboard/Seaway
Bleachers w/ Joywave/Night Terrors of 1927
Rebel Souljahz w/ Tribal Theory
The Expendables w/ Fortunate Youth/Katastro
Ani DiFranco
Shpongle Simon Posford presents the Shpongletron 3.1
Dan + Shay w/ Canaan Smith
Tweedy Sukierae Tour w/ The Minus 5
The Pink Floyd Experience
Tyrone Wells Roll With It Tour 2015 w/ Dominic Balli & Emily Hearn
Echosmith w/ The Colourist
Ricardo Arjona
Maroon 5 w/ Magic! & Rozzi Crane
The Maine w/ Real Friends , Knuckle Puck, The Technicolors
100.7 JACK FM presents Blue October
The Sing Off
Kaiser Chiefs w/ Howler
DATE
VENUE
Wed 2/4, 7:30pm House of Blues Voodoo Rm

Thu 2/5, 7:30pm House of Blues Voodoo Rm
Thu 2/5, 8:00pm House of Blues
Fri 2/6, 8:00pm
House of Blues
Fri 2/6, 8:00pm

Sat 2/7, 7:00pm
Sat 2/7, 8:00pm
Sun 2/8, 7:15pm
Wed 2/11, 7:30pm
Viejas Arena
House of Blues Voodoo Rm
House of Blues
House of Blues
House of Blues
Thu 2/12, 7:00pm House of Blues Voodoo Rm

Fri 2/13, 9:00pm House of Blues
Sat 2/14, 8:00pm House of Blues
Sun 2/15, 7:00pm House of Blues Voodoo Rm

Sun 2/15, 11am House of Blues
Tue 2/17, 7:00pm House of Blues
Wed 2/18, 7:00pm
Thu 2/19, 7:30pm
Fri 2/20, 6:15pm
Fri 2/20, 8:00pm
Fri 2/20, 8:00pm
Sat 2/21, 7:00pm
Sat 2/21, 6:00pm
Sun 2/22, 8:00pm
Mon 2/23, 7:00pm
Wed 2/25, 7:30pm
Thu 2/26, 7:00pm
Sat 2/28, 7:15pm
Sat 2/28, 7:15pm
Sat 2/28, 8:00pm
Sun 3/1, 7:15pm
Thu 3/5, 9:00pm
Fri 3/6, 8:00pm
Sat 3/7, 8:00pm
Mon 3/9, 7:30pm
House of Blues
House of Blues
House of Blues
House of Blues
House of Blues
House of Blues
House of Blues
Viejas Arena
House of Blues
House of Blues Delta Rm
House of Blues
House of Blues
House of Blues
House of Blues
House of Blues
House of Blues
Tue 3/10, 8:00pm House of Blues

Wed 3/11, 7:00pm
Thu 3/12, 7:30pm
Fri 3/13, 8:00pm
Sun 3/15, 11am
Sun 3/15, 7:00pm
Mon 3/16, 8:00pm
Tue 3/17, 8:00pm
Thu 3/19, 7:30pm
Tue 3/24, 8:00pm
Wed 3/25, 7:30pm
Sat 3/28, 8:00pm
Sun 3/29, 8:00pm
Sun 3/29, 8:00pm
4/1/15, 7:30pm
Sun 4/5, 11am
Wed 4/8, 6:30pm
Thu 4/9, 8:00pm
Mon 4/13, 6:30pm
Sun 4/26, 8:00pm
House of Blues
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Balboa Theatre
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Viejas Arena
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Kis Restaurant Music California Center for the Arts Escondido Music
1st Marine Division Anniversary Concert, February 11 &
Geminiani highlighted by a selection of virtuosic mandolin
Lineup
12, Wednesday/Thursday, 7:00pm
concertos featuring Grammy-nominated soloist Avi Avital.
Feb 6- Marcela Mendez
Apr 10- Nathan James
Feb 13- Green Flash
Apr 17- Henkel, Watson, &
Feb 20- Benedetti Trio
Shay
Feb 27- Peter Sprague & ?
Apr 24- Peter Sprague & ?
Mar 6- Henkel, Watson, &
May 1- Benedetti Trio
Shay
May 8- East of Echo
Mar 13- Benedetti Trio
May 15- Peter Sprague & ?
Mar 20- Peter Sprague & ?
May 22- Henkel, Watson, &
Mar 27- Austin Burnes
Shay
Apr 3- Clay Colton Duo
May 29- Austin Burnes
Kis is located at 2591 S. Coast Hwy 101, Cardiff, CA
92007. 760-436-5236 www.kisrestaurant.com
San Diego Opera

Celebrating 50 Years
2/14, 17, 20, 22 Don Giovanni
3/14, 17, 20, 22 Nixon in China
4/18-19 50th Anniversary Celebration Concert
4/25 El Pasado Nunca se TerminaThe Past is Never
Finished
San Diego Civic Theatre is located at 1100 3rd Ave, San
Diego 92101
Visit www.sdopera.com.
Boar Crossn
2/5 Red Wizard, 8pm
2/6 Club Musae, 9pm
Tuesdays at 7:50pmVideo DJ
Fridays at 9pm, Club Musae
Boar Crossn is located at 390 Grand Avenue, Carlsbad,
92008. Call (760) 729-2989 or visit www.boarcrossn.net.
Pala Casino
Spa and Resort
Pops Fernandez with Society of Seven and Lhey Bella
February 7, Saturday, 7:30 p.m., Pala Events Center
Pops Fernandez, the Filipino Concert
Queen will perform with the Society of
Seven in a special Filipino concert. Lhey
Bella, a rising Filipino star, also will perform with the Society of Seven. Fernandez,
one of the most popular performers in the
Philippines, has recorded numerous charttopping songs and attracted sell out crowds throughout her
20+-year career. The Society of Seven is a variety group and
show band that traces its roots back to the 60s.
Arrival from Sweden The Music of ABBA
February 14, Saturday, 7 p.m., Infinity Showroom
Arrival from Sweden The Music of
ABBA is recognized as the worlds best
ABBA tribute show and includes members of ABBAs original touring band.
Arrival from Sweden was founded in
1995 in Gothenburg, Sweden, by Vicky Zettenburg. The
group has toured in 35 countries and enjoys sold out shows
worldwide.
Comedian Jim Jefferies
February 21, Saturday, 7:30 p.m., Events Center
Popular Australian stand-up comedian Jim Jefferies will return to the Events.
Jefferies found immediate success on HBO
on Down and Dirty with Jim Norton followed by his one-hour special, I Swear to
God. He then created LEGIT for FX, which
just completed its second season and is
currently airing on NETFLIX. His newest comedy special,
Bare, premiered on NETFLIX.
Ringo Starr And His All Starr Band At Pala Casino
March 14
Tickets are now on sale for Ringo Starr and
his All Starr BandSteve Lukather, Richard
Page, Gregg Rolie, Todd Rundgren, Gregg
Bissonette and Warren Ham at Pala Casino
on March 14.
This incarnation of the All Starr band is the
same lineup he has played with since 2012,
and the addition of these new dates comes
as no surprise to anyone who has heard
Ringo talk about this band, with whom he
loves performing. We have so much fun playing together;
we dont want it to end!
Pala Casino Spa & Resort, 11154 Highway 76, Pala, CA
92059. For more information call (877) 946-7252 or visit
www.palacasino.com
The 1st Marine Division Band regales audiences with

their masterful renditions of both well loved and lesser
known patriotic tunes. Free event.
Harlem Gospel Choir, February 15, Sunday, 7:30pm
The world-famous Harlem Gospel Choirs dynamic
vocals, infectious enthusiasm, and glorious harmonies
will inspire audiences to tap their feet and clap their hands
throughout this high-energy celebration of American gospel. Performing contemporary gospel with a touch of jazz
and blues, The Harlem Gospel has been Americas premier gospel choir for over two decades. Tickets: $25-$30
Venice Baroque Orchestra with Avi Avital, Mandolin,
February 27, Friday, 7:30pm
The Venice Baroque Orchestra has been hailed as one
of the worlds most adventurous and dramatic periodinstrument ensembles (NPR). They are nominated for
their first GRAMMY for Best Classical Solo Vocal Album for
their recording of Porpora arias with Philippe Jaroussky,
conducted by Andrea Marcon. Enjoy thrilling Italian
Baroque concertos by Vivaldi, Paisiello, Marcello, and
Tickets: $35-$65
The Center Chorale: Beethoven the Great, March 1,
Sunday, 3:00pm
Dont miss the Center Chorales phenomenal tribute to
one of the most influential composers in the history of classical music, Ludwig van Beethoven. Two of Beethovens
works, the Choral Fantasy and the Mass in C Major will be
featured accompanied by a chamber orchestra, piano and
vocal soloists. Tickets $20.
2Cellos, March 10, Tuesday, 7:30pm
This boundary-breaking duo rose to fame after their
cover of Michael Jacksons Smooth Criminal went viral,
which led to joining Sir Elton Johns worldwide tour and a
stint on the TV series GLEE. Their genre-bending concerts,
crossing between classical and film music to pop and rock,
leave listeners spellbound. Tickets $25-$50.
California Center for the Arts, Escondido is located at
340 N Escondido Blvd, Escondido, CA 92025. For more
information call (800) 988-4253 or visit www.artcenter.
org/events.
San Diego
Symphony
Caf Panini
2/14 Panini Fest, 6pm-9 pm
2/6 Boo Stubbs, 6pm-9 pm
2/15 Free Fall Jazz, 2pm-5 pm
2/7 Kate Battenfeld and the
Bad Carls, 6pm-9 pm
2/20 Lauren Krippner, 6-9 pm
2/8 Lou Shook, 2pm-5 pm
3/15 Free Fall Jazz, 2-5 pm
2/13 The Silver Spurs, 6pm-9 pm
Caf Panini is located at 505C Oak Avenue,
Carlsbad, 92008. Call (760) 730-9183 or visit www.
cafepaninicarlsbad.com.
CASBAH
2501 Kettner Blvd, San Diego 92101
www.casbahmusic.com
THE DODOS, SPRINGTIME CARNIVORE
Sat Feb 14
91X Presents SWAMI JOHN REIS & THE BLIND SHAKE,
SECRET SAMURAI
Sun Feb 15
SCOTT H. BIRAM, JESSE DAYTON
Thu Feb 19
SURFER BLOOD, TALK IN TONGUES
Fri Feb 20
WILD CHILD, DESERT NOISES, GOODNIGHT, TEXAS
Sat Feb 21
CURSIVE, BEACH SLANG, TWINSMITH
Sun Feb 22
BODY LANGUAGE, SEGO
Mon Feb 23
THAT 1 GUY
Thu Feb 26
METALACHI, MADLY
Fri Feb 27
THE CHURCH
Sat Feb 28
SWERVEDRIVER, GATEWAY DRUGS
Wed Mar 04
JMSN, ROCHELLE JORDAN, GILBERE FORTE
Thu Mar 05
AGENT ORANGE, DEATH EYES, SCULPINS, RECORDS
WITH ROGER
Sat Mar 07
THE DISTRICTS, PINE BARONS
Sun Mar 08
A PLACE TO BURY STRANGERS, CREEPOID, WITNESS
9, DJ MARIO ORDUNO
Wed Mar 11
CARL BARAT AND THE JACKALS
Fri Mar 13
Aztec Brewery Music

Fri Feb. 6: Ocelot (Reggae, Rock)
Fri Feb. 13: Tribal Theory (Reggae)
Fri Feb. 20: Karlos Paez (Latin, Reggae,
Cumbia)
Fri Feb. 27: The Younger Brothers (Hard
Rock, Soul, Blues)
Every Friday in March!
Check Aztec Brewery is located at 2330 La Mirada Drive,
#300, Vista 92081. Call (800) 706-6324 or for complete lineup, visit www.aztecbrewery.com/upcoming_acts.html.
2/6-8 Jacobs Masterworks: Mozart and

Strauss
2/10 International Passport: Sleeping
Beauty (Russian National Ballet)
2/11 International Passport; Don Quixote (Russian
National Ballet)
2/12 International Passport: Swan Lake (Russian National
Ballet)
2/13 A La Jolla Music Society concert at Jacobs Music
Center: Rotterdam Philharmonic Orchestra
2/14 A City Lights Special Concert: Nathan Pacheco: Be
My Valentine
2/17 A Camera Lucida Chamber Concert: Mendelssohn,
Brahms and Schubert
2/18-19 YPC 2: Coming to America
2/20 Jacobs Masterworks Classical Special: Vienna Boys
Choir
2/24 Chamber Music Series: San Diego New Music
2/28-3/1 Jacobs Masterworks: Goode Plays Mozart
3/6-7 City Lights: The Midtown Men: Four Stars from the
Original Broadway Cast of Jersey Boys
3/9 A Camera Lucida Chamber Concert: Milhaud and
Mendelssohn
3/13 Jacobs Masterworks Classical Special: Direct from
Mexico City: Orquesta and Sinfnica del Estado de
Mxico
3/15 International Passport: Trinity Academy of Irish
Dance
3/16 A Camera Lucida Chamber Concert: The Myriad
Trio I
3/17 A Special Presentation: The Curtis Chamber
Orchestra at Qualcomm Hall
Center: Herbie Hancock & Chick Corea
3/21 Jacobs Masterworks Classical Special: Zukerman
Performs Beethoven
3/24 Chamber Music Special: Zukerman Chamberplayers
3/27-29 Jacobs Masterworks: Zukerman Plays and
Conducts
Center: London Symphony Orchestra
Copley Symphony Hall is located at 750 B Street, San
Diego, 92101. Visit www.sandiegosymphony.org.
Feel Great Look Great Inc. and Headquarters Salon and Wig Store a Winning Team
Cathy Ketchum, Founder and Director of Feel Great Look
Great Foundation, Inc and owner of The Headquarters Salon
and Wig Store in San Marcos, is making her life dream come
true. She owns and operates a full-service salon and wig store
and founded Feel Great Look Great, Inc. The foundation
raises desperately needed money to help chemo patients purchase quality wigs so they can feel better by looking their best
with dignity while going through and after chemo therapy.
The Headquarters, once again, voted Retailer of the Month
by Raquel Welch Wigs is one of the best places in all of San
Diego to get a wig or hairpiece, especially if you are a recovering chemo patient. Ketchum is an expert with wigs and
styling hair and her specialty is working with chemo patients.
It has been her dream to have a foundation to help patients
that need help purchasing a wig. Cathys new 501(c)(3) char-
ity foundation Feel Great Look Great, Inc does just this.
Chemo patients that need help with purchasing a wig can
apply for financial assistance and the Foundation board will
consider every application and quickly advise patients of its
decision. As far as Cathy knows, this is the first foundation
of its kind. Cathy and her foundation are just starting up, so
if you can, please make a tax-free donation to help chemo
patients look their best while going through the process.
Some patients need better quality real hair wigs that last
through washing and maintaining for two years or longer.
Experience really matters in this business. Ketchum
began working with wigs in East Lansing Michigan in 1975.
She opened her first Headquarters Salon in San Marcos on
Rancho Santa Fe Drive in 1985, and has grown her business to be a beautiful 2,700 square-foot salon and wig store
in San Marcos on North Twin Oaks Road near Hwy 78,

across the street from the US Post Office.
The wig store carries synthetic and human wigs and hairpieces by Jon Renau, Raquel Welch, and Eva Gabor and has
a private consultation room. The Headquarters will find
and fit you with the perfect wig. And because they are a fullservice salon they will custom cut your wig to perfectly fit
you, and to make it even more natural, they will also color
it to match your hair color or give it a perm. Cathy says, My
whole heart is in the chemo side of the business. I just love
my work so much. Its not about the money.
The Headquarters Salon and Wig Store is located at 405
N. Twin Oaks Valley Rd #114, San Marcos 92069. Call (760)
744-2911. Or call Feel Great Look Great, Inc for Padres
tickets, donations, or information at (888) 519-3454.
NC WINERIES & BREWERIES Continued from page 14
(760) 598-1477 www.toolboxbrewing.com

Wavelength Brewing Co.
236 Main Street, Vista 92084
CARLSBAD
Arcana Brewing Company
5621 Palmer Way, Carlsbad CA 92010 (909) 529-2337
www.arcanabrewing.com
BJs Restaurant and Brewhouse
Karl Strauss Brewing Company
5801 Armada Dr. Carlsbad CA 92008 (760) 431-2739
www.karlstrauss.com
On the Tracks Brewing
5674 El Camino Real Suite G, Carlsbad CA 92008
(760) 550-9688 www.ottbrew.com
Pizza Port Bressi Ranch
2730 Gateway Rd., Carlsbad, CA 92009 (760) 707-1655
www.pizzaport.com
Pizza Port Carlsbad
571 Carlsbad Village Drive, Carlsbad, CA 92008
(760) 720-7007 www.pizzaport.com
OCEANSIDE
Bagby Beer Co.
601 S Coast Hwy, Oceanside CA 92054 www.bagbybeer.com
Beer Brewing Company
1813 S. Coast Hwy 101, Oceanside CA (760) 505-0160
www.beerbrewco.com
Breakwater Brewing Co.
101 N Coast Hwy, Oceanside CA 92054 (760) 433-6064
www.breakwaterbrewing.com
Legacy Brewing Co.
363 Airport Road, Oceanside CA 92058. (760) 705-3221
www.legacybrewingco.com
Oceanside Ale Works
1800 Ord Way, Oceanside, CA 92056 (760) 721-4253
www.oceansidealeworks.net
Solana Beach
Culture Brewing Co
111 South Cedros Ave Suite 200, Solana Beach, CA 92075
(858) 345-1144 www.culturebrewingco.com
Pizza Port Solana Beach
135 N Highway 101, Solana Beach www.pizzaport.com
San Marcos
Dos Desperados Brewery
1241 Linda Vista Drive, San Marcos, CA 92078
(760) 566-6209 www.dosdesperadosbrew.com
Ebullition Brew Works
768 N Twin Oaks Valley Rd, San Marcos, CA 92078
(760) 617-5878
Rip Current Brewing
1325 Grand Ave #100, San Marcos, CA 92078 (760) 481-3141
www.ripcurrentbrewing.com
San Marcos Brewery & Grill
1080 W. San Marcos Blvd., San Marcos, CA 92078
(760) 471-0050 www.SanMarcosBrewery.com
Stumblefoot Brewing Company
1784 La Costa Meadows Dr. #103, San Marcos, CA 92078
(760) 208-1012 www.stumblefoot.com
The Lost Abbey/ Port Brewing
155 Mata Way #104, San Marcos, CA 92069
www.lostabbey.com
ESCONDIDO
Offbeat Brewing Company
1223 Pacific Oaks Pl., Escondido, CA 92029 (760) 294-4045
www.offbeatbrewing.com
Stone Brewing World Bistro and Gardens
1999 Citracado Pkwy, Escondido, CA 92029 (760) 294-7889
www.stonebrew.com
Plan Nine Alehouse
155 E Grand Ave, Escondido, CA 92025 (760) 489- 8817
www.plan9alehouse.com
FALLBROOK
Fallbrook Brewing
136 N Main Ave., Fallbrook, CA 92028
www.fallbrookbrewing.com
ENCINITAS
Oggis Pizza and Brewing Co.
305 Encinitas Blvd, Encinitas CA 92024 (760) 944-8170
www.oggis.com
NORTH COUNTY SPIRITS
Rum Distillery, 382 Enterprise St #104, San Marcos, CA
92078 (760) 593-7581 www.californiaspiritscompany.com
Beacons Beach Great Surf Spot with good outside

break. Easy access.
CARLSBAD
The Forum Upscale shopping, dining, yoga, Apple
Store. www.theforumcarlsbad.com
Carlsbad Premium Outlets Outlet shopping at its
best. www.premiumoutlets.com.
Tip Top Meats Trip Advisor 2014 Certificate of
Excellence. Best value restaurant, butcher shop,
ethnic grocery store. www.tiptopmeats.com
Green Dragon Tavern and Museum Civil war
and Colonial museum with bookstore and coffee
shop, full bar, happy hour, and New England-style
dining. www.greendragontavernca.com.
Playwerx Mega sized climbing structure for active
kids. www.playwerx.com.
Cafe Panini Laid back atmosphere with great food,
outdoor patio, music. www.cafepaninicarlsbad.com.
Vigiluccis Across from the beach. Classy Italian
restaurant with sweeping ocean views, excellent food,
cocktails, happy hour, and wines. www.vigiluccis.com
La Costa Coffee Roasting Great atmosphere,
in-house roasted coffee, pastries, live music.
www.lacostacoffee.com
Carlsbad Beach Boardwalk Walk, run, and bike
along the beach on Carlsbad Blvd.
VISTA
Brengle Terrace Park with Moonlight
Amphitheatre and Alta Vista Gardens
www.altavistagardens.org
Krilorian MetroPlex Cinema at Vista Village
www.kptmovies.com
ArtBeat on Main Street Art gallery with outdoor
garden wine lounge. www.artbeatonmainstreet.com
50 Barrels Local winery and tasting room in Vista
Village. www.fiftybarrels.com
Yellow Deli Great food, atmosphere, live music.

Avo Playhouse Top notch award-winning theatre
www.moonlightstage.com
SAN MARCOS
Double Peak Park Stunning 360 degree views with
hiking trails.
Grand Plaza Nordstrom Rack, Sprouts, The Broken
Yolk, www.grandplazamall.com
Northern Spirits Jazz piano lounge with Thai fusion
food and cocktails. Jazz 7:30 10:30 Thrs, Fri, Sat.
Check website for lineup www.mynorthernspirits.com
Cues Billiards Smoke-free and drink-free pool
hall. Great fun for the family. All new tables! Buy
one hour get one free. Only $10/hr and open til late
night. Sports on TV. www.billiardhallsanmarcos.com
OCEANSIDE
Oceanside Pier Boardwalk and Amphitheatre
Longest pier in California. Surfing, fishing, beach,
shopping, dining. www.ci.oceanside.ca.us.
Pier View Coffee Steps from the Oceanside Pier.
Local hang out serving coffee, pastries, gelato and
smoothies.
Local Tap House Craft beers on tap and food.
www.localtaphouse.com
Oceanside Harbor View the ships and boats, stroll
the boardwalk, eat, shop, fishing boats.
Escondido
Stone Brewing World Bistro and Gardens
Brewery with farm to table dining and awardwinning gardens. www.stonebrew.com.
Lake Hodges Dam and reservoir with hiking,
biking and fishing.
Cruisin Grand Escondido Friday nights #1 car cruise
in the nation, music, food, fun www.cruisingrand.com
Westfield Plaza Multi-level indoor shopping.
www.westfield.com/northcounty
Vesper Vineyards
298 Enterprise St., Escondido (760) 749-1300
www.vespervineyards.com
NORTH COUNTY BREWERIES
VISTA
Aztec Brewing Company/7 Nations
2330 La Mirada Dr. #300, Vista, CA 92081 (760) 598-7720
www.AztecBrewery.com
Back Street Brewery/Lamppost Pizza
15 Main Street, Suite #100, Vista, CA 92084 (760) 407-7600
www.lamppostpizza.com/backstreet
Barrel Harbor Brewing Company
2575 Pioneer Ave., Vista, CA 92081 (760) 734-3939
www.barrelharborbrewing.com
980 Park Center Dr., Vista, CA 92081 (760) 599-5832
www.belchinbeaver.com
Booze Brothers Brewery
2545 Progress St., Vista, CA 92081 (760) 295-0217
www.boozebrothersbrewery.com
Indian Joe Brewing
2379 La Mirada Dr., Vista, CA 92081 (760) 295-3945
www.indianjoebrewing.com
Iron Fist Brewing Co.
1305 Hot Springs Way., Vista, CA 92081 (760) 216-6500
www.ironfistbrewing.com
Latitude 33 Brewing Company
1430 Vantage Ct #104, Vista, CA 92081 (760) 913-7333
www.lat33brew.com
Mother Earth Brew Co.
206 Main St., Vista, CA 92084 (760) 726-2273
www.motherearthbrewco.com
Oggis
425 S. Malrose Drive , Vista 92084 (760) 295-3500
www.vista.oggis.com.
Prohibition Brewing Co
2004 E. Vista Way, Vista, CA 92084 (760) 295-3525
www.prohibitionbrewingcompany.com
Toolbox Brewing Company
1495 Poinsettia Ave, Suite 148, Vista CA 92081
COOL LOCAL HANGOUTS Continued from page 14

Pipes Caf Cool vibe, near the beach, good
breakfast and lunch, great value. www.pipescafe.com
Encinitas
Self Realization Center and Meditation Garden
Overlooking the Pacific, was once the home of
Paramahansa Yogananda. www.encinitastemple.org.
Swamis Beach Famous surf spot in North County.
San Diego Botanic Garden Adult and childrens
gardens. Visit www.sdbgarden.org
Moonlight Beach Sun, sand and waves and fire
pits at night.
Encinitas Library On-going events and art gallery.
Hansen Surfboards Largest surf shop in San
Diego. www.hansensurf.com
Rancho Santa Fe PlazaGourmet food and
shopping. www.ranchosantafeplaza.com
Coast Highway 101 Shopping, restaurants,
boutiques, with beach vibe.
Union Kitchen and Tap Beer, food, large open
windows. www.localunion101.com.
The Lumberyard Shopping Center Dining,
drinking, and shopping on the east side of the street
on Hwy 101
Lofty Coffee Hang out and enjoy organic coffee
www.loftycoffeeco.com
LEUCADIA
Solterra Winery Family owned winery on Hwy
101. Great vibe, wine, food, music. Excellent long bar
on sidewalk. www.solterrawinery.com
Vigiluccis Trattoria Italiana Famous Italian
restaurant with piano lounge. Great happy hour,
extensive wine list and drinks. www.vigiluccis.com
Caf Ipe Specialty coffee house on Hwy 101.
Pannikin- Beautiful rose garden with great coffee, tea,
and homemade pastries. www.pannikincoffeeandtea.com
Carlsbad 5000 & Junior Carlsbad

March 28-29
The Carlsbad 5000, a signature event
of the Rock n Roll Marathon Series,
will celebrate 30 years the weekend
of March 28 29. As one of Southern
Californias finest athletic traditions,
the Carlsbad 5000 offers a flat, fast
course that sets the stage for world
record performances by elite athletes
and personal bests by thousands of
weekend warriors.
The festivities encompass the entire
weekend, beginning with the Junior
Carlsbad on Saturday of the same weekend. There, kids 12 and under are the
stars as they partake in 10 separate races
designed for specific age and fitness levels. Every child receives a medal, T-shirt, and goodie bag in
the event that is an annual highlight on family calendars.
On Sunday, the streets come alive as thousands of runners
compete in
the Carlsbad
5000. Runners and walkers alike find their
niche in the nine separate Peoples races,
divided into age and gender categories.
The run is fun but the post-race party
by the sea is even better. A well-known
tradition among the running set community, downtown Carlsbad is the place
to be on race weekend. Live music will get
the place going while runners hit the beer
garden, fill up on a plethora of food, and
browse for souvenirs in the Health and
Fitness Expo. Runners are encouraged to
stick around to experience the thrill of
the Elite Mens and Womens Invitational
races as they vie for a lucrative prize purse.
For more information call (858) 450-6510 or visit www.
runrocknroll.competitor.com/carlsbad-5000.
The San Diego Zoo

The San Diego Zoo is located in Balboa Park and consists
of 100 acres containing 3700 rare and endangered animals
representing more than 650 species and subspecies, and a
Botanical Garden of more than half a million plants. The
Zoo, the Safari Park and the San Diego Zoo Institute for
Conservation Research are operated by San Diego Zoo
Global, a non-profit organization founded in 1916. This
is the largest zoological membership association in the
world with more than 250,000 member households and
130,000 child members. Their stated mission is to save
species around the world by bringing together animal care
experts, animal conservationists and animal lovers with a
passion for nature.
One of the fascinating exhibits is the Childrens Zoo. It
has highly endangered African Penguins. They can be seen

swimming in their tank from the walkway. These penguins
do not require ice and snow but can survive in the warm
climate of San Diego.
Also, be sure to see the White-Monacled Cobra, a beautiful, almost white, snake with dark eyes. It can be hard to
find as it is very shy and likes to hide in the foliage. It is one
of six cobra exhibits.
Another must see is the hummingbird exhibit, a favorite at the Zoo since 1963. Watch the beautiful athletic male
birds as they jump from branch to branch while making
clicking sounds to attract the females.
San Diego Zoo, 2920 Zoo Drive, San Diego 92101 Call
(619) 231-1515 or visit www.sandiegozoo.org.
Balboa Park
Named
for
Spanish explorer
Vasco Nunez de
Balboa, the park
was declared a
National Historic
Landmark in 1977
and placed on the
Register of Historic
Places. The park hosted the 1915-16 Panama-California
Exposition and the 1935-36 California Pacific International
Exposition. During WWI and WWII, Balboa Park was given
to the Department of the Navy and became part of the
Naval Medical Center and Marine Base
Encompassing 1200 acres, Balboa Park includes museum
buildings, theaters, the world famous San Diego Zoo, recreational facilities, restaurants and gift shops. The more than
a dozen museums range from the Air and Space Museum
to the Model Railroad Museum and the Veterans Museum
and Memorial. There are sixteen gardens, including the
Japanese Friendship Garden, the Trees for Health Garden
and the Veterans Memorial Garden. Special attractions are,

among others, the Balboa Park Carousel, the Old Globe
Theater, the Starlight Bowl, Balboa Stadium, and Spreckles
Organ Pavilion.
Feb. 26 Thursday: 6-8pm San Diego Museum of Man
Celebrate the cultural heritage of Ireland. Tower After
Hours-Ireland
Enjoy Irish food and drink, music and more. For ticket
information, (619) 239-2001
Feb. 27 March 15: Sat & Sun 2:00pm; Fri 7pm
San Diego Junior Theater, Casa del Prado Theater
The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe
The adventures of four brave kids, one great lion, and
the entire kingdom of Narnia fight for what is right.
February MarchEvery weekend
San Diego Youth Symphony and Conservatory ensembles classical music rehearsals. Visitors welcome free.
For more information and schedule, see website: www.
classicalmelodies in Balboa Park.
Balboa Park is located at 1549 El Prado, San Diego, Ca
92101, Call (619) 239-0512.
Farmers Insurance Open at

Torrey Pines
February 5-8 (First Tee
Time- 8:30am)
This is the sixty-third year a PGA
tour event is being held in San Diego,
beginning with the San Diego Open in 1952. For fifty-one
straight years the Century Club of San Diego has been the
local non-profit organizing body for the tournament. This
year marks the forty-eighth time the event is being held at
Torrey Pines Golf Course, and the sixth year that Farmers
Insurance has been its main sponsor.
After overcoming a nasty bug earlier in the week and
being in a five way tie, which he broke with a 4 under-68
that put him in the lead,
Stallings took home the
win at last years tournament. Beating out
Gary Woodland, Jordan
Spieth, Pat Perez, Jason
Day, Graham DeLaet and
others, Stallings made
six birdies over the last
eleven holes and finished at 9-under 279. This
win marked the third for
Stallings, who gained two
of those wins in the tournaments Tiger Woods was
in, but Woods was not present at Torrey Pines, and fan
favorite Phil Mickelson was out of the running down the
stretch.
Tiger Woods is the master of Torrey Pines and captured
his 7th Farmers Insurance Open title two years ago to go
with his 75th win on the PGA Tour with a 14-under score
of 274 and a four-shot win over defending champion
Brendt Snedeker. Everyone in the golf world hopes that
Tiger Woods will be returning to the tournament this year
due to his many successes in the past, but his health is
questionable.
Woods became the first player in tour history to win on
the same golf course eight times. Woods has now converted 50 of 54 third-round leads and co-leads on tour. He now
only trails Sam Snead for all-time wins with 82.
Many other of the greatest names in golf have captured
the San Diego PGA Tour stop in recent years. This list
includes San Diego local Phil Mickelson (3 wins), John
Daly, Davis Love III, Jose Maria Olazabal, Mark OMeara
and Brandt Snedeker, to name a few. The 2015 Farmers
Insurance Open with feature a field of 156 players.
Advanced tickets for the 2015 Farmers Insurance Open
are available online at www.FarmersInsuranceOpen.com.
Tickets can also be charged over the phone by calling the
Tournament Office at 858-886-4653.Torrey Pines Golf
Course 11480 North Torrey Pines Road, La Jolla, CA 92037
San Diego Zoo Safari Park Aflutter With Butterflies

The San Diego Zoo
Safari Park is 1,800
acres located in North
San Diego County. The park houses a large array of wild
and endangered animals including species from the continents of Africa, Asia, Europe, North and South America,
and Australia.
Butterfly Jungle returns in March at the San Diego Zoo
Safari Park. Once a year, the magic of butterflies sparks
wonder and imagination among visitors both young and
old at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park. Its a three-week
period from March to April, when guests walk among
thousands of brightly colored butterflies in a huge aviary
filled with lush green plants and flowers. Guests who come
year after year know to have their cell phones and cameras
ready to snap a shot when one of the delicate beauties
lands on their shoulder or head!
The 30 species of butterflies hail from Africa, Asia and
Central and South
America and come
with exotic names
such as zebra longwing, orange-barred
tiger and Grecian
shoemaker. Others
are more familiar
like the monarch,
giant swallowtail and
blue morpho, but this is a chance

to see them up close! Special activities are scheduled throughout the
Park during Butterfly Jungle. There
also will be butterfly-themed foods
from the Parks kitchens, such as
cupcakes, to enjoy.
The San Diego Zoo Safari Parks
5-acre Sumatran tiger habitat is
now open. The Tull Family Tiger
Trail, named in honor of Thomas
and Alba Tull, who donated $9 million for the project, is
a forested habitat offering up-close views of the tigers and
highlight conservation efforts for the species. The exhibit
includes three separate yards with rocks for climbing,
ponds for swimming, deadwood trees to use as scratching
posts, and long grasses for catnaps. Tiger Trail also has a
birthing den with an outdoor space.
The Park is currently home to five Sumatran tigers.
There are fewer than 350 Sumatran tigers in the wild,
and that number continues to drop. Scientists estimate
that this species could be extinct in its native Sumatra
by 2020 unless drastic measures are taken to protect and
preserve it.
For more information about Butterfly Jungle or Tiger
Trails at San Diego Zoo Safari Park, call (760) 747-8702 or
visit www.sdzsafaripark.com.
SeaWorlds 50th
Anniversary
SeaWorlds 50th Celebration
features a Sea of Surprises.
During the celebration guests
may enjoy new interactive
experiences, shows and pathway performances, even more
up-close animal encounters throughout the park, and the
SeaWorld Surprise Squad treating them with prizes every
day.
Experience SeaWorlds Explorers Reef where guests
pass beneath an iconic and stunning wave structure and
get immersed in a coral reef that gives them the feeling of
walking on the bottom of the ocean. In this underwater
oasis, guests experience the beauty and wonder of incredible marine animals through up-close interactions with
shark pups, rays, horseshoe crabs and an assortment of
fish in four new state-of-the-art freshwater and saltwater
touch pools.
SeaWorld San Diego is located at 500 SeaWorld Drive,
San Diego, CA 92109. For more information call (800) 2574268 or visit www.SeaWorldSanDiego.com.
6th Annual Puppy Love 5k
2015 Kia Classic
March 15, 7am
March 23-29
There will be a brand new course

for Puppy Love 5k 2015! This year,
they will have all the family-friendly
and dog-friendly fun theyve had
in past years including a timed 5k
run, an option to walk the beautiful course, lots of freebies from fun
vendors, kids activities, dog trick
training, games, a costume contest,
and paw-some prizes- all at a new
scenic Lake Poway course.
This is no cat walk the timed
5k run will have you charging hills,
descending into canyons, and eager
to see what the next switchback has to offer. Those reg-
istered for the untimed walk will

get the chance to test their trekking skills on the same 5k lake
trail loop with options to shorten
the course or complete the whole 5k! Challenge yourself, family, friends, and your pups to go off the beaten
path of the traditional 5k fundraiser. If the trail doesnt
take your breath away, the stunning views willand its
all for the best cause: the pets and programs at Helen
Woodward Animal Center that save thousands of animal
lives and impact so many families in our community!
See more at: http://puppylove5k.kintera.org/faf/home/
default.asp?ievent=1124849#sthash.mIEaoLyq.dpuf
Registration fees and information to register, visit www.
animalcenter.org.
California Ironman 70.3 Presented by

Accenture in Oceanside
March 28, Saturday
The Ironman 70.3 comes to Oceanside, California. One
of more than 50 events in the Ironman 70.3 global series,
Ironman 70.3 California leads athletes along a 1.2-mile
swim, a 56-mile bike race and 13.1-mile run. It takes
place in Oceanside, on the United States Marine Corps
Base of Camp Pendleton, and throughout the surrounding area.
Athletes compete in a swim in the waters of Oceanside
Harbor, a one-loop bike through the San Clemente
State Park area, over the challenging hillsides of Camp
Pendleton, and atop a flat two-loop run through the coast-
al neighborhoods of Oceanside.
The California Ironman 70.3 is considered one of the
most scenic courses in Ironman racing. Ironman 70.3
offers a $50,000 professional prize purse and serves as an
official qualifier, that only offers 50 slots for the Ironman
World Championship 70.3.
General entry to participate always sells out, but spectators will be lining up to catch a view of these great athletes as they compete. For more information about the
California Ironman 70.3, please visit the official website at
www.ironmancalifornia.com.
Tip Top Run featuring World Water Day

March 13, Saturday, 8am 2pm
Celebrate a healthy lagoon at the 5th
Annual Tip Top Run from one of two
starting points at the Agua Hedionda
Lagoon. Caulerpa Taxifolia (Killer
Algae) threatened the health and recreational use of our
lagoon, but the Lagoon Foundation won, so lets Celebrate
with a Tip Top Run at the Lagoon. All Tip Top Run entries
include t-shirt, bib, lunch from Tip Top Meats, entry into
World Water Day and a Swag Bag. A Tip Top Meats lunch
will be served at the Discovery Center with shuttle transportation back to your starting point.
World Water Day Festival is on the same day from 12pm
3pm. Visitors will learn about sustainable water practices. Exercise your body, and then exercise your brain at
the Discovery Center!
Members: Single $30, Dual $50, Prospective Members:
$50, Dual $75, Kids: $25 and
Kids Klub Members: $15. World Water Day Festival is

Free. To register visit www.aguahedionda.org or call (760)
804-1969. Agua Hedionda Lagoon Foundation Discovery
Center is at 1580 Cannon Road, Carlsbad, CA 92008
The 2015 Kia Classic will be returning to Park

Hyatt Aviara Resort March 23 to March 29. The
tournament is a 72-hole LPGA-sanctioned event
with a full field of 144 participants competing for
the $1.7 million purse. The tournament will be
host to the LPGAs most talented players including Paula
Creamer, Lexi Thompson, and Michelle Wie.
Tournament week will feature a Monday qualifier,
Monday and Tuesday player practice rounds, a Wednesday
Pro-Am, the LPGA Lesson Zone Saturday and Sunday,
a Junior Clinic Saturday and four competitive rounds
Thursday through Sunday.
The event is located at Park Hyatt Aviara Resort 7447
Batiquitos Drive Carlsbad. For more information call
(386)236-1839 or visit kiaclassic.com.
CALIFORNIA 1020: 10-MILE

RUN WITH 20 ROCK BANDS
February 15
Experience beautiful coastal
North San Diego County and run
through three of the most picturesque towns on the coast while
enjoying 10 miles of incredible ocean views and refreshing breezes at the California
10/20 on February 15. The event features a spectacular
10-mile coastal course through Del Mar, Solana Beach
and Encinitas. Twenty live rock n roll bands will be on
stage playing every half mile along the way and a featured
headliner band will rock the finish line party at the Del Mar
Fairgrounds when all participants have finished. Former
Eagle, Don Felder performed last year and will play some
of his classics again this year including Hotel California and
Life in The Fast Lane.
In addition to the rock n roll musical theme, the
California 1020 will feature a huge finish line festival at
the Del Mar Fairgrounds with a headliner concert and
beer garden. A generous prize money purse is up for grabs
in the elite runner division and there is nice local prize
money for San Diego County residents. All participants
will receive a shirt and a beautiful commemorative finishers medal. A two-day race expo will be held in conjunction
with the event on Feb. 13 & 14 at the Del Mar Fairgrounds
where all participants will go to pick up their race packets.
The expo is free and will also be open to the general public.
The U-T California 1020 is benefitting local non-profit
groups in coastal North County; Del Mar Community
Connections, the Del Mar Village Association, San Elijo
Lagoon Conservancy, Magdalena Ecke Family YMCA,
San Dieguito River Valley Conservancy and the Cardiff
Mainstreet Association. It is also raising money for the
American Cancer Society. For more information, visit
www.CAL1020.com.
North County Easter Egg Hunts

City of Oceanside Annual Easter Egg Hunt
April 4, Saturday, 10am
The Annual City of Oceanside Easter Egg Hunt is being
held this year at Buddy Todd Park in Oceanside. Buddy Todd
Park is located at Mesa Drive and Parnassus Circle. The Egg
Hunt is open to the public and children ages 3-11. Everyone
is invited to this fun, free event. Children can enjoy a variety
of candy, receive prizes, and meet Bob the Bunny! For more
information regarding this event please contact Parks and
Recreation at (760) 435-5041 or visit their website at www.
ci.oceanside.ca.us.
City of Encinitas and Paul Ecke YMCA Easter Egg Hunt
Festival
April 4, Saturday, 10am-1pm
The City of Encinitas Parks and Recreation Department
presents its annual Easter Egg Hunt Festival at the Ecke
Sports Park (next to the YMCA), at 278 Saxony Road in
Encinitas. This very popular and well attended free event
features arts and crafts, entertainment, prizes, jump houses,
face painting and more than 24,000 eggs! Egg hunt times are
as follows: 10:15am for 2 years and under; 10:45am for 3 yearolds; 11:15am for ages 4-5; 11:45am for ages 6-7; and 12:15pm
for ages 8-9. Please check the City website to make sure about
egg hunting times. Ecke YMCA is located at 278 Saxony Road,
Encinitas 92024. For more information call (760) 633-2740.
San Diego Botanic Garden Spring Party with Bunny
April 4, Saturday, 10-11:30am or 11:30am-1pm
The San Diego Botanic Garden is hosting their annual
Spring Party with Bunny event on April 4, and includes
various times for hunts. Early egg seeking takes place from
10-11:30am and the later party goes from 11:30am-1pm.
Children ages 2-6 are invited to visit the gardens gentle
bunny and make some colorful spring crafts. Children have
a wonderful time in a parade through the garden and on
a bunny hunt, and will enjoy a special rabbit picnic. This

event is limited to 50 children per party, pre-registration is
required. $15-$18 per child. Regular Garden admission fees
apply to accompanying adults, payable upon arrival. Please
pre-register online at www.sdbgarden.org or in person at
the San Diego Botanic Garden office. The San Diego Botanic
Garden is located at 230 Quail Gardens Drive, Encinitas.
EGGstravaganza Spring Festival in Carlsbad
April 4, Saturday
The City of Carlsbads popular EGGstravaganza Spring
Festival returns Saturday, April 4, from 10am to 1pm at
Poinsettia Community Park on 6600 Hidden Valley Road,
in Carlsbad. The event features an ongoing egg scramble
of multiple egg hunts separated by age from 10:30am until
12:30pm. To keep the scramble fun for all ages, one field will
be arranged for children ages 6 and over who want to race for
their eggs, and an identical one will be arranged for children
ages 5 and under. A third field will have piles of eggs set aside
for younger children, babies or those with special needs to
collect at their leisure. Attendees can also enjoy a family
scavenger hunt, photos with the Easter bunny, a fun zone
with bounce houses, a giant slide and a chance to soak the
bunny. To avoid lines during the event, activity cards and
unlimited fun zone wrist bands can be purchased in advance
at City of Carlsbad Community Centers. The cards can be
divided among multiple children for activities like the egg
scramble and Easter bunny photos. For more information,
visit www.carlsbadca.gov/parksandrec or call 760-434-2843.
City of San Marcos Presents Holiday Breakfast and Egg
Hunt
April 4, Saturday, 8am and 10am
Bring the little ones and enjoy breakfast with Peter
Cottontail. The San Marcos event is being held inside the
Williams Barn in Walnut Grove Park from 8-10am. An
early morning breakfast of pancakes and eggs is being

prepared by the Life and Eagle Scouts of Troop 649. Tickets
can be purchased at the door for $5 for adults and $4 for
children 10 and under. Immediately following the breakfast, at 10:15am, toddlers and children through 5th grade
are invited to the community Holiday Egg Hunt. Eggs with
prizes inside are scattered throughout the park. Children
that recycle eggs usually receive a special prize. Families
are encouraged to bring their children early to have their
pictures taken with Peter Cottontail. Have fun creating
free craft projects, and enjoying carnival games and party
jumps. Each child should bring a bag or basket for their
eggs and projects. Suggested donation is $5 per family.
This event is held at Walnut Grove Park, 1950 Sycamore
Drive, San Marcos. For more information, please call (760)
744-9000 or visit www.san-marcos.net.
Del Mar Easter Egg Hunt at Seagrove Park
April 4, Saturday, 10:30am
Enjoy a fun morning hunting for eggs at Seagrove Park in
Del Mar. This event is produced by the Del Mar Foundation.
The event takes place Saturday at 10:30am. Check their
website for reservations. Visit www.delmarfoundation.org.
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