Timo Andres, performing At The River in the above video, will be tickling the ivories tonight in the Village as the Carlsbad Music Festival turns our quiet downtown streets into an exploding bouquet of epic sounds.
Carlsbadistan gets a taste of pure African rhythms as Sierra Leone’s Refugee All-Stars rise up to kick off Jazz In The Park’s run at Calavera Hills Park.
Sierra Leone’s Refugee All Stars have risen like a phoenix out of the ashes of war and enflamed the passions of fans across the globe with their uplifting songs of hope, faith and joy. The band is a potent example of the redeeming power of music and the ability of the human spirit to persevere through unimaginable hardship and emerge with optimism intact. From their humble beginnings in West African refugee camps Sierra Leone’s Refugee All Stars have performed on some of the world’s most prestigious stages and matured into one of Africa’s top touring and recording bands.
Remember: bring chairs, snacks, drinks (to share with your neighbors). The music begins at 6 PM. Calavera Hills Park is located at 2997 Glasgow Dr. in Carlsbad.
It’s not exactly a secret spot for Carlsbadistan mountain bikers, but if you haven’t been out to the Calavera Trails recently, here’s a little update from the City of Carlsbad. Which reminds us, it’s probably time to go burn some laps. . .
If you didn’t have all day to stay workers build the huge, corporate logo-covered sand sculpture at Beach Fest on June 9, 2012, then now is your chance to see exactly how Archisand did it (including some classy bikini shots). Ah, yes.
At war with one of your neighbors? Tired of their dogs leaving massive piles on your lawn, parking in your space, painting “artistic” murals on your walls, or blasting dubstep at all hours of the day and night? The City of Carlsbad has a solution: mediation. Don’t take your neighbors to court, sit down and talk about it.
As the city says, “It’s free, quick, confidential and conducted by professionally trained mediation volunteers who are members of the Carlsbad community.”
We learned a few things watching this video. We were most excited to discover that Carlsbadistan apparently has a pier under which the Lululemon/Specialized women’s cycling team loves to hang out. Promo video don’t have to tell the truth, right? It’s marketing. Plus, we already know what yoga does to people. Glad they at least got the rolling beauty of Carlsbadistan right.
Tomorrow night, Friday, February 24, 2012 The Carlsbad Community Theatre will open their newest show, School House Rock – Live Jr.
Who doesn’t remember “Conjunction Junction, I’m Just a Bill”, and many other songs. . . And not only are these kids talented, they are ready to perform on Friday! Come join us for a fun evening with your family!
For more information on the show or on Carlsbad Community Theatre in general, click the link.
Mayor Matt Hall makes his first appearance in the Carlsbadistan State of The City Address video, and, as you might expect things are looking just fine. At least that’s the message that Mayor Hall and the council would like to project.
Legoland California General Manager Peter Ronchetti was in for a little surprise when he left for lunch today. Seems the Legoland model shop replaced his Volvo XC60 with an exact replica made entirely out of Legos. The replacement car weighed 2,934 pounds, but it doesn’t look like it drives very well. We’re guessing Ronchetti has never been blocked into his parking spot like that before.
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