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The Wild Things Play At Kelly School

by The Editors on October 20, 2009

Kelly WildOn Saturday, October 24, 2009 Carlsbadistan’s Kelly Elementary School will be hosting their fall carnival Where The Wild Things Play from 11 AM until 4 PM at 4885 Kelly Drive, Carlsbad, CA 92008.

The Fall Carnival is designed for the whole family, especially for kids aged 3 through 12. There will be games, contests, inflatables, live entertainment, a “Haunted House”, food, drinks, and prizes. Adults will love the stroll thru our Silent Auction where they can bid on a range of gift baskets, or buy raffle tickets to win the grand prize the new iPod NANO. Take home a pumpkin from the pumpkin patch and have a slice of pumpkin pie.

Money raised will be used for Kelly’s enrichment programs for students, such as its music, art, and science activities. For more information call Kelly School, (760) 331-5800, or email Carnival Coordinator Katherine Gloyd Carnival Coordinator at kbgloyd@sbcglobal.net.

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George Duke Plays For Bob Moog Foundation

by The Editors on October 18, 2009

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Legendary keyboardist George Duke will be playing a benefit performance for The Bob Moog Foundation at the Museum of Making Music in Carlsbadistan on Friday, November 6, 2009.

George’s prolific career as a pianist, synth pioneer, composer and Grammy award-winning producer has earned him a place of honor in the world of jazz, funk, pop and R&B. He has worked with a who’s who of artists, including: Jean-Luc Ponty, Cannonball Adderly, Nancy Williams, Dizzy Gillespie, Frank Zappa, Stanley Clarke, Billy Cobham, Sonny Rollins, Diane Reeves, and many others. His production credits span decades of top artists and performers. Today, the unstoppable Duke continues to produce, write and perform. His 2008 album, Dukey Treats, was released on the Heads Up label.

The Bob Moog Foundation is a non-profit organization whose mission is to educate and inspire children and adults through the power and possibilities of electronic music and through the intersection of science, music and innovation.

Ticket for the show are $75 for the general public and $65 for Museum members. For tickets and information, please contact the Museum at 760-438-5996 or visit http://www.museumofmakingmusic.org. The Museum of Making Music is
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Martha Stewart At Costco On Sunday

by The Editors on October 17, 2009

Martha SUltimate homemaker and convicted liar Martha Stewart will make an appearance at the Carlsbadistan Costco tomorrow Sunday, October 18, 2009 at 3 PM to promote and sign her newest book, Martha Stewart’s Dinner at Home: 52 Quick Meals to Cook for Family & Friends.

Two hundred recipes perfect for dinner when you have a little time—but not all day—to cook. For meals that are meant for sharing with friends and family but created with busy cooks in mind, Martha Stewart’s Dinner at Home is a new classic that cooks of all levels will depend on.

As if the lines at Costco aren’t long enough on a Sunday afternoon already.

[Link: Costco]

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World Music At Off-Nights @ NVA October 19

by The Editors on October 17, 2009

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The New Village Arts Theatre’s Off-Nights @ NVA will be hosting Tokeli, the Brazilian jazz and world music group this Monday, October 19, 2009 at 7:30 PM.

Redefining Brazillian jazz and world music by blending technol-electronica beats, jazz fusion, Brazillian traditional, rock and more, Tokeli creats the World Music Revolution — a totally new sound.

Tickets for Tokeli are $10. The Village Arts Theatre is located at 2787 State St, Carlsbad, CA. Click here to buy tickets or call (760) 433-3245.

[Link: New Village Arts Theatre]

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Carlsbadistan Street Faire November 1

by The Editors on October 14, 2009

Cbstreetf08 16Join 100,000 of your closest friends on Sunday November 1, 2009 as the Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce hosts the 35th Annual fall Carlsbad Street Fair in the Village of Carlsbadistan. Browse through acres and acres of items from over 900 venders at “the nation’s largest one day faire.”

Find items that you can find at any other street faire in North America. Buy stuff that will make you wonder what you were thinking when you finally get it back into your home. But that’s not the fun of street faire. The fun is just mingling with your friends an neighbors on streets void of traffic.

“The faire is a social happening of major proportions. With almost more attendees than Carlsbad residents, the event nearly doubles the population of Carlsbad for one day,” said Ted Owen, president and chief executive officer of the Carlsbad Chamber. “Fun, food and great prices are the faire’s main ingredients.”

And we have to agree with Ted. We’ll see you there.
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Brick Or Treat At Legoland

by The Editors on October 5, 2009

Brickortreat4 OptWe already missed the first weekend of Halloween festivities at Legoland, but there is still time to get in on the Brick Or Treating each weekend for the rest of October 2009/

On Saturdays, the popular Brick-or-Treat Party Nights returns from 5 to 9 p.m. featuring nighttime brick-or-treating, costume contests, a new dance contest, entertainment with the “Boo Crew” and a giant LEGO® pumpkin! Brick-or-Treat activities are included with regular admission (kids 3 – 12 and Seniors 60+ $55; Adults $65).Party Nights only tickets purchased at the Park after 5 p.m. are $35 or check offers online only at www.brickortreat.com or (760) 918-LEGO.

Kind of nice to get dressed up, go out trick or treating without having to worry about traffic. . .not a bad idea.

[Link: Legoland California]

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27th Annual Oktoberfest Rolls Out Today

by The Editors on October 3, 2009

Oktoberfest2009The Rotary Clubs of Carlsbad are holding their 27th Annual Oktoberfest today (Saturday, October 3, 2009) in Carlsbadistan’s Holiday Park.

The family event features German food, German music, dancing, and a host of children’s activities, including a pumpkin-decorating contest, facing painting, clowns, and much more. The pumpkin-decorating contest is for children 5-15 years old. Each winner in the four age group categories will receive $25. . . Roger and the Villagers will play its traditional brand of polka music, including the beloved “Chicken Dance, from 5 to 10 p.m. . . A German dinner will be served from 12 noon to 8 p.m. The dinner includes two German sausages, German potatoes, cabbage and a roll. Tickets are $10.

Shuttle buses will be running from the Southwest corner of the Westfield Plaza Camino Real beginning at 11:30 AM running until 10:30 PM. Click here for past Carlsbadistan Oktoberfest coverage.

[Link: Rotary Oktoberfest]

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Get Splashed With Art This Weekend In Carlsbad

by The Editors on September 25, 2009

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Carlsbadistan’s Armada Street will get all chalked up this weekend at the 7th Annual Carlsbad Art Splash September 26-27, 2009. The two day festival will feature chalk art street paintings, musicians, street entertainers, and performing artists. And Saturday sample food from Carlsbadistan’s finest restaurants at Taste at ArtSplash, September 26, 2009.

Click here for photos and coverage from last year, or here for all of our Art Splash coverage.

[Link: Carlsbad Art Splash]

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Thursdays On The Coast Brings Them Out

by The Editors on September 25, 2009

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Carlsbadistan came out again last night for the now monthly Village art walk, Thursdays On The Coast. At Dr. Michael Jacobs’ office across from the post office we caught local Carlsbadistan surfer and musician Marklyn playing on the streets. He was one of over 30 local and regional artists displaying work in more than 40 venues including art galleries and shops acting as “phantom” galleries.

Sponsored by the Carlsbad Village Association, Thursdays on the Coast runs the last Thursday of the month from 5:30-8:30pm in the Village of Carlsbadistan. The next is scheduled for Friday, November 27. For additional information call the Carlsbad Village Association at 760-434-2553 or visit http://www.thursdaysonthecoast.com.

[Link: Thursdays on The Coast]

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Carlsbadistan’s Pop-Up Outdoor Movie Theater

by The Editors on September 20, 2009

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Cinema Under The Stars kicked off it’s limited engagement Friday and Saturday night on the Army Navy Academy’s Maffucci Field located at 2605 Carlsbad Boulevard. As any of the 300 people who attended the Saturday, September 19 showing of Ironman will tell you it is a not-to-be-missed event.

Sponsored by a variety of local business and vendors and presented by Hollywood Outdoor Movies, the films are screened on what is being touted as “the West Coast’s largest outdoor movie screen” that measures 52 feet wide and 4 stories tall.

We don’t disagree—it’s basically a huge blow-up, drive-in sized movie screen with amazingly crisp HD splendor. Throw in a quality sound projection system and what that means for Carlsbadistan’s viewers is full, cinema-quality movies right in the Village. Finally.

You still have a chance to see Cinema Under The Stars next weekend September 25-26, 2009). On Friday the feature is Night at the Museum II followed by Slumdog Millionaire on Saturday night. Grab a blanket, pack a picnic, and saddle up the Cruiser—this is the best bike date you’re going have in Carlsbadistan this fall. The lawn opens at 6 PM, and the movies start at 8 PM.

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