by The Editors on January 23, 2010
The San Diego Union-Tribune’s Don Norcross has a great profile on the Carlsbad Marathon’s Lynn Flanagan.
For 30 years she’s been producing running races and though the 69 year old may be pulling back a little, it doesn’t sound like she’s slowing her pace at all.
She’s still president of In Motion Inc., the family-run company she founded, whose marquee event is Sunday’s Carlsbad Marathon and Half Marathon. But she stepped back last May, passing day-to-day operations to her daughter, Christine Adams.. . “It was time,” Flanagan said.. . .The woman is hardly sitting at home, waiting to baby-sit the 11 grandkids. . . She’s taking two art classes. One room at home is reserved for her work, which apparently is improving. . . She works out with a personal trainer twice a week, runs 18 to 24 miles a week and if you called the office, it was Flanagan answering the phone this week. . . “I will probably always work,” said Flanagan, who has cut her schedule back from 50 to 15 to 20 hours. “I don’t like to use the word retire. I think it’s a bad word. I’m transitioning. To retire, rest, that’s not for me.”
Click the link for the rest of the inspiring story behind the world’s most beautiful marathon.
[Link: San Diego Union-Tribune]
by The Editors on January 21, 2010
Carlsbadistan’s Ivanffy-Uhler Gallery will be hosting a new show by Nanette Newbry titled Image and Memory. The exhibition of new encaustic paintings and sculpture by the artist explores a contemporary view of how memory shapes the human experience. The exhibition opens with a reception on January 28 from 5:30 to 8:30 pm.
“In my recent work, I’m interested in how memory shapes our view of ourselves and our relationship to others. With color and formal elements, I create a visual language from my own memories and experiences,” Newbry says. “They are a study in contrasts, between thoughts that are remembered or forgotten, with suggestions of objects that you may know or have seen. I build up multiple layers of wax and pigment, creating smooth or rough textures, which over time tell a story of a certain time and place.”
The Ivanffy-Uhler Gallery is located at 565 Grand Avenue, in the heart of downtown Carlsbad. Guitarist Daniel Stratman, will perform during the opening. The artist will attend the reception – refreshments will be served. For more information follow the jump.
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by The Editors on January 20, 2010
The weekend, January 22-24, 2010, is Tri-City Medical Center Carlsbad Marathon weekend in Carlsbadistan. For locals, it means that a few roads will be closed and we’ll have a lot of extremely fit guests in town. For the nearly 10,000 people who will be competing in the Marathon and Half Marathon it means running one of the most beautiful courses in the world.
Friday kicks off the with the Health & Fitness Expo, Saturday is the Keebler Kids Marathon Mile at Legoland, and then Sunday the big show begins at 6 AM. For the full schedule of weekend events follow the jump or click here to view past Carlsbadistan coverage of the event.
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by The Editors on January 20, 2010
On Saturday, January 23, 2010 at 7 PM Carlsbadistan’s Museum of Making Music is presenting an evening of music and conversation in a special multi-media performance combining live music, discussion, and video presentation by two renowned American electronic music pioneers, composers, and synthesists: Dr. Herb Deutsch of Hofstra University and Dr. John Eaton of the University of Chicago.
The program starts with music and conversation by Dr. Deutsch (pictured above), whose serendipitous encounter and collaboration with Dr. Moog in 1964 launched the development of the Moog synthesizer and impacted the future of electronic and rock music in the U.S. Then, the evening will continue with a video-presentation and demonstration by Dr. John Eaton, MacArthur Fellow and recognized composer and performer of electronic and microtonal music.
If you, like us, prefer music of a more electronic nature, then this presentation should not be missed.
Tickets are $10 ($7 for members and students) and can be purchased by clicking here.
[Link: Museum of Making Music]
by The Editors on January 14, 2010
On Monday January 18, 2010 Carlsbadistan’s Xtreme Yogurt will be giving away free yogurt at their Bressi Ranch location (2659 Gateway Rd., Suite D107) from 2 PM till 6 PM as a way of thanking the community for their support in Xtreme’s work with the Toys For Tots Foundation.
Xtreme Frozen Yogurt (XFY) challenged the community to raise 150 toys for the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation. To celebrate exceeding the goal and thank the community for stepping up to give back, XFY is throwing a mega-bash topped with free frozen yogurt. In addition to frozen yogurt with a multitude of toppings, there will be music and appearances by professional extreme athletes – including X Games champion skateboarder Bucky Lasek and MMA fighter Corey Grant.
There really is no better price than free.
[Link: Xtreme Yogurt]
by The Editors on January 1, 2010
Our favorite early New Year’s celebration went down last night at Carlsbadistan’s Legoland park. Reveler’s dropped a brick on 2009 at 6 PM.
The festivities were topped off by a dazzling fireworks display that illuminated the 128-acre family theme park and was the first to light up San Diego’s night sky. . . Mini revelers rocked out in party hats, glow bracelets and special fireworks viewing glasses during four fun family concerts featuring pop-rocker Justin Roberts and the Not Ready for Naptime Players, The Jumpitz, one the hottest children’s entertainment groups in the nation; Nine-year-old hip-hop artist Lil Niqo; and Pink Army, an all girl band based in San Diego.
Follow the jump for more details from last night.
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by The Editors on December 31, 2009
by The Editors on December 24, 2009
On December 26, 2009 the luxury car crew is meeting at The Carlsbad Premium Outlets from 7 AM to 9 AM to show off their toys. If you’re into Ferraris, Lamborghinis, Cobras, Vipers, Lotus and the rest then it may be worth a roll by. . . even if you’re just getting a cup of coffee at Starbucks. It’s fun to see that much cash stacked up in a parking lot.
[Link: Luxury4play.com]
by The Editors on December 16, 2009
With seats selling quickly to David Sedaris‘ one-man holiday comedy The Santaland Diaries, Carlsbadistan’s New Village Arts Theatre has added a Sunday evening show at 7 PM.
Daren Scott is simply amazing as he brings the work of David Sedaris to life. With all of its witty humor and dry sarcasm it is the perfect show to get you through the holidays. Playing now through Dec 23rd and selling out fast so grab your tickets today!
Click the link for more information and to buy tickets.
[Link: New Village Arts Theatre]
by The Editors on December 10, 2009
North County’s local talents are holding an Old-Fashioned Christmas concert on Friday, December 18, 2009 at the Carlsbad Women’s Club. The concert and sing-a-long is to benefit Casa De Amparo, Oceanside’s child development center and shelter.
Enjoy your favorite Christmas and Chanukah songs featuring North County’s local singers and musicians Joni Harris, Bill Ims, Carolyn Mickelson, Eliane Weidauer, Vicki Hamilton, and Dmitriy Demidov. Join them for a sing-a-long opportunity and enjoy hot cocoa and cookies.
Old-Fashioned Christmas at The Carlsbad Women’s Club, 7 PM Friday 18, 2009, 3320 Monroe St.,
The San Diego Union-Tribune’s Don Norcross has a great profile on the Carlsbad Marathon’s Lynn Flanagan. 
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