by The Editors on September 9, 2013
Carlsbad artist, designer, author and musician, Jaimie Muehlhausen is launching his showing of Modern Day Folk Art titled Attack of the Fez Men Saturday, September 14, 2013 from 7 to 11 PM at the Craftlab Gallery in Oceanside.
Jaimie will also be playing a short acoustic music set during the night. Plus, there will be a display of the artist’s personal vintage Fez collection. Show runs until October with additional appearances by the artist. There will also be a display of new art from local artist Chris Kepler.
. . . and drinks provided by Stone Brewery. Craftlab Gallery is located at 821-A S. Tremont Street, in Oceanside. [click to continue…]
by The Editors on September 9, 2013
On Saturday, September 21, 2013 from 9 AM to Noon the City of Carlsbad, in cooperation with I Love A Clean San Diego and International Coastal Cleanup Day will be participating in the 29th Annual California Coastal Cleanup Day and they need your help.
Cleanup volunteers not only pick up trash, they also collect data on types of trash and debris found. This data is used to educate the public, businesses, industries and government on pollution prevention. . . Volunteers are encouraged to sign up at www.cleanupday.org. Click on the map to select the city-sponsored cleanup site at Tamarack Beach or any of the other registered sites. A volunteer waiver form is available on the website or at the event. All volunteers are required to sign the waiver, and participants under 18 must have a waiver signed by a parent or guardian.
For the official word from the City of Carlsbad, follow the jump. [click to continue…]
by The Editors on September 9, 2013
What to know where the City of Carlsbadistan stand on the city and the people that make up the community? Apparently, “Carlsbad is on its way to becoming a world class city.” Here is an official overview from Mayor Matt Hall.
by The Editors on August 28, 2013
Stagecoach Community Park will host a Family Movie Night presentation of Madagascar 3: Europe’s Most Wanted on Saturday night, September 14, 2013.
The movie is free, and fun zone wristbands will be available for $5. The wristbands provide unlimited access to the circus-themed fun zone that includes bounce houses, slides, carnival games and activities. Beverages, hot dogs, pizza, funnel cakes and ice cream will be available for purchase.
The evening begins at 5 PM on Saturday, September 14, 2013. The movie starts at Sunset. Stagecoach Park is located at 3420 Camino de los Coches, in Carlsbad. [click to continue…]
by The Editors on August 27, 2013
Wondering what you’re doing on the weekend of September 7-8, 2013? Of course not. You know where you’ll be. You’ll be at the Carlsbad Grand Prix of Cycling. On Saturday, September 7, 2013 join the entire Carlsbadistan cycling community with the Family Fun Ride.
The featured Family Fun Ride event starts at Holiday Park in Carlsbad Village, looping out through the Village before returning to Holiday Park. All participants will be given a map with 5 destinations. Those destinations are places required to stop to pick up your wristbands. The main 5 stops will take you on an approximately 2-mile circuit of Carlsbad Village. After collecting all 5 wristbands, you will return to the park where your entry number will be qualified to enter the raffle for the grand prize, plus many more prizes to be announced at 3pm. A 6th bonus stop at any of the 11 Hoehn Motors Carlsbad locations provides you with a free entry into the additional raffle of 2012 Masi Evo Rival road bike (a $20 value), with the winner to be announced at 4pm. . . . Listed stops on the fun ride are: SubZero, Boys and Girls Clubs of Carlsbad, Pedego, The Grand Deli, and Supercuts. Please note, the Family Fun Ride is NOT a race. Fastest time wins nothing.
On Sunday, September 8, 2013 the action heats up above the Flower Fields as Southern California’s strongest criterium racers dice it up in the fast and furious Carlsbad Grand Prix of Cycling.
This full day of races will feature more than 600 junior, amateur, professional, and Paralympics hand cyclists (via Challenged Athletes Foundation) competing in timed races for prizes and/or cash in front of 2,000 spectators. This event will begin approximately at 7:00am and finish in the late afternoon. Spectating and expo is free and open to the public.
To register for the race click here. For more information on the entire event, click the link.
[Link: Carlsbad Grand Prix of Cycling]
by The Editors on August 15, 2013
Pictured (L to R back row): State Beach Locals Isaac Penrod, O.B. Juncal, Phil Antonopoulos, Terry Ennis, Ulises Thomas, Slater Thomas with Club CEO Brad Holland and a few new Club friends.
Aside from showing off some of Carlsbadistan’s next wave of talented surfers, the State Beach Locals Banning Capps Classic surf contest held June 9, 2013 at Tamarack Surfing Beach raised $2,000 for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Carlsbad.
“Reuniting local surfers from Carlsbad is a major part of this event, but it’s geared toward everyone,” Event Coordinator Ulises Thomas said. “It doesn’t matter it’s your first surf contest or you’re the average Joe from Wisconsin, you’re gonna have fun and experience the California lifestyle.”
For the official word from the Boys & Girls Clubs of Carlsbad, follow the jump. [click to continue…]
by The Editors on August 14, 2013
Pictured (L to R): Gala Co-Chairs Viola Wheelihan and Barbi Nelson.
The Boys & Girls Clubs of Carlsbad are hosting their largest fundraising event of the year, their annual Come Play With Us Gala, at the La Costa Resort and Spa on Saturday, September 28, at 6:00 p.m. .
“Everyone is invited to come, dance the night away, and give to a great cause!” says Gala Co-Chair Barbi Nelson. “We want everyone to show up and celebrate the Club’s impact,” added Gala Co-Chair Viola Wheelihan. . . More than 550 business and community leaders are expected to attend this social event of the season complete with lavish cuisine and dancing to Bonnie Foster Production’s dynamic Wayne Foster Experience.
The evening will be hosted by 10 News’ Kimberly Hunt and her husband (former Charger) Billy Ray Smith. Tickets are $250 per person and there are still sponsorship options available. Click here for more info and to buy tickets, or follow the jump for the official word from the Boys & Girls Clubs of Carlsbad. [click to continue…]
by The Editors on July 24, 2013
The reviews are coming in and it looks like Carlsbadistan’s New Village Arts Theatre has another hit on their hands with Melinda Gilb, Steve Gunderson and Bryan Scott’s SUDS: The Musical. In fact, the U-T San Diego’s Pam Kragen loved it saying:
“Bubbly and sparkling with good singing, acting and choreography . . . The fizzy new production has its comic chemistry just right. . . Enthusiastic and fearless . . . Musically, the show is a wow . . . The harmonies are tight . . Good, clean fun for all ages”
What more do you need to know? SUDS runs through September 1, 2013. The New Village Arts Theatre is located at 2787 State St, in the Village of Carlsbad.
[Link: New Village Arts Theatre]
by The Editors on July 9, 2013
It’s July so that means it’s time for Vigilucci’s Beach Bocce World Championships XXXIII at Dog Beach in Del Mar, California. This year, the event’s 33rd, is scheduled for Saturday, July 13, 2013 from 8 AM to 5 PM.
The tournament will crown World Champions in four divisions; Men’s Open, Men’s Intermediate, Women’s and Mixed. This year a record 390 – 2 player teams will be competing on a 78 courts. The championship, which is a one day tournament played in two phases – a Round Robin and Championship Single Elimination, will start at approximately 8 a.m.
So far these evens have raised over $800,000 for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Carlsbad. So come out, enjoy the fun, and help support Carlsbad’s Kids. For the official world from Vigilucci’s follow the jump. [click to continue…]
by The Editors on June 11, 2013
Tomorrow (Thursday, June 13, 2013) members of the Rebel Legion and 501st Legion will unveil the largest Lego model ever built when they present the Lego Star Wars X-wing star fighter at our very own Legoland California theme park.
The massive replica took 32 Master Model Builders, five million LEGO bricks and more than 17,000 hours to complete. The LEGO model weighs nearly 46,000 pounds, stands 11 feet tall and 43 feet long, with a wingspan of 44 feet.
The X-wing will debut at 9 AM. But don’t think you’ll get to see it for free. No, no, no. It will only be up for viewing by people who’ve spent a large chunk of their life savings to buy tickets to the park. And even then you’ll have to wait until after 2 PM because “Pass Members” get an exclusive look at it from 10 AM to 2 PM. For the official word from Legoland follow the jump. [click to continue…]
Carlsbad artist, designer, author and musician, Jaimie Muehlhausen is launching his showing of Modern Day Folk Art titled Attack of the Fez Men Saturday, September 14, 2013 from 7 to 11 PM at the Craftlab Gallery in Oceanside.
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