by The Editors on June 11, 2009
Ale will be worshipped as the nectar of the gods that it is this weekend as Pizza Port Carlsbad brings Carlsbadistan its 12th Annual Real Ale Festival June 12 & 13, 2009. The festival begins on Friday afternoon at 4 PM and features:
The most amazing selection of over 60 beers served from casks in the traditional style! It’s a great way to get educated while having too much fun! . . $25 to get in which includes a commemorative glass and 8 taster tickets. Only $1 for each additional 4 ounce taste once you’re inside the festival! Tickets are only available at the door for this the day of the festival!
The VIP session, which begins Friday at 1 PM, is completely sold out, but we’ve heard that if you roll up to the door with $40 in your hand, you just might be able to get in.
[Link: Pizza Port via The Full Pint]
by The Editors on June 9, 2009
The Force returns to Legoland on June 13 and 14, 2009 during Lego Star Wars Days at the Carlsbadistan theme park. Star Wars fanboys dressed as Darth Vader and his 501st Legion of stormtroopers are apparently invading the family theme park to interact with fans all weekend long.
Legoland guests will take part in out-of-this-world activities like building a 4-foot-tall LEGO R2-D2, Droid Hunt, video game battles, trivia competitions, scavenger hunts and daily costume contests. . . .During LEGO STAR WARS Days, fans of all ages can experience the newest attraction at LEGOLAND Xbox Family GameSpace, where they can play
LEGO STAR WARS games all weekend long!
All this fun Saturday and Sunday, June 13 and 14, 2009 Park Hours: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Follow the jump for all the details. [click to continue…]
by The Editors on June 2, 2009
The Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce is inviting everyone in Carlsbadistan to celebrate as the McClellan-Palomar Airport commemorates its 50th anniversary on June 27, 2009. The event, which is open to the public from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., will feature “vendors, food and entertainment for the whole family.”
With 215,847 takeoffs and landings in 2007 by private planes, corporate jets and commuter airline flights, McClellan-Palomar is one of the busiest single-runway airports in the country. There are 344 aircraft based at the airport, 83 of which are jets or jet props. . . “Between public and private investment, more than $100 million has been put into McClellan-Palomar Airport over the last five years,” said Airport Manager Willie Vasquez. “We’re having this event because we want the public to come and see what has been done.”
Orion Aviation will offer 30-minute Discovery Flights of the coast and scenic area surrounding the airport in a Cessna 172 with a qualified flight instructor for $25 per person. Barnstormers also will offer rides for a price in its 1927 Travel Air biplane.
For more information, call the Carlsbad Chamber at (760) 931-8400.
by The Editors on June 1, 2009
The one thing we learned yesterday at the annual Flavors of The Village restaurant tour is that one hour is not enough time to walk (or shuttle) to 23 different Carlsbadistan eateries. And we knew that. We saw the map, we planned ahead, but sometimes Sunday afternoons can sneak up on us.
By the time we’d made it to the corner of State and Grand to purchase our tickets from Christy Johnson it was a little after 5 PM. That should have meant sprint mode. Sadly, we didn’t know how late it was until we tried to get in the door at The Carlsbad Chocolate Bar at about 10 minutes to 6 PM. It was already locked down. And we were bummed.
Not to say that our hour on the streets of The Village was wasted. With what Johnson said were about 200 people ahead of us we found restaurants loaded with lots of good food wherever we went (even if it was occasionally difficult to find).
Follow the jump for the rest of the story and more photos. . .
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by The Editors on May 27, 2009
We’ll all be able to taste the flavors of The Village this Sunday, May 31, 2009 from 3-6 PM as 20 of Carlsbadistan restaurants serve of samples of their cuisine during The Carlsbad Village Associations Flavors of the Village Restaurant Tour.
“Come sample our broad array of international foods in the Village” invites Robin Young, Executive Director of the Carlsbad Village Association (CVA), “The Flavors of the Village in Carlsbad offers Irish, French, Mexican, Italian, Vegetarian and, of course, American cuisines – literally something for everyone”. . . Participating restaurants include: Beach City Smoothies, Caldo Pomodoro, Carlsbad Chocolate Bar, Dini’s Bistro, El Puerto, Fish House Vera Cruz, Gregorio’s, Hennessey’s, Knockout Burgers, Knockout Pizza, Las Olas, Le Passage, Naked Café, Ocean House, O’Sullivan’s, Pizza Port, Pollos Maria, Senor Grubby’s, Submarina and The Wine Spot.
Strangely, many of our favorite restaurants aren’t participating, but we’re going to use this as a chance to get off our well-worn path and try something new.
[Link: Friends of the Village]
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by The Editors on May 25, 2009
McGee Park on Carlsbad Blvd. was host today to the annual Memorial Day party of The Carlsbad The Church of Jesus Christ Latter -day Saints and they were rocking out. We first heard them at the post office and followed their rocking sounds all the way to the park.
Happy Memorial Day!
by The Editors on May 22, 2009
Where are we going to be on this Memorial Day weekend? Well, on Saturday May 23, 2009 from 9 AM to 1 PM? We’ll be down at Ponto trying out some of Al Merrick’s latest Channel Island’s creations, that is if you all don’t check them out before us.
[Link: Transworld Surf]
by The Editors on May 20, 2009
It’s summer time again and that means sipping wine to the sounds of the finest traveling bands in the business as the City of Carlsbadistan kicks off its 24th season of TGIF Jazz In The Parks.
This summer, like last, only three parks will be in the mix: Stagecoach, Poinsettia, and Calavera. Here’s what we all have to look forward to:
Stagecoach Park 3420 Camino de los Coches, 92009
June 19 Canned Heat – boogie blues
June 26 Nathan & the Zydeco Cha Chas – zydeco
July 3 Big Time Operator – big band swing
July 10 Bill Magee Blues Band – southern blues
Poinsettia Park 6600 Hidden Valley Road, 92011
July 17 Ricardo Lemvo & Makina Loca – afro-cuban
July 24 Lowrider Band – latin/funk
July 31 Roddie Romero & the Hub City All-Stars – cajun
Calavera Hills Park 2997 Glasgow Drive, 92008
August 7 The Screamin’ Primas – jump jive swing
August 14 Tinsley Ellis – electric blues
August 21 Coco Montoya – rockin’ blues
All concerts are 6 – 8 p.m. Follow the jump for all the details.
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by The Editors on May 2, 2009
Celebrate Carlsbad Day today at Legoland (aka the most affordable day of the year at Legoland) raised $106,650 for The Carlsbad Education Foundation’s Kids Are Worth A Million and the telecast hasn’t even aired yet. Legoland kicked in an amazingly generous $75,000.
“We at LEGOLAND California believe strongly in imagination, creativity and the value of education,” said Peter Ronchetti, General Manager of the family theme park. “It is refreshing to see our North County neighbors come together to support these values.” . . . “In this time of financial crisis it is so important to have the support of our community. It is exciting to see everyone come together to rally around education,” said Lisa Posard, President of the Carlsbad Education Foundation. “We are so thankful to LEGOLAND for hosting this event and for its generous donation – the Park has always been such a good neighbor to the Carlsbad Education Foundation.”
Follow the jump for all the details.
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by The Editors on April 30, 2009
When we announced it earlier it caused a bit of debate in the comments, but this Friday May 1, 2009 Carlsbad Village’s first ever ArtSurf kicks off.
The festivities will kick off at New Village Arts Theatre, 2787 State Street. Participants will recieve their maps and instructions on how to best enjoy the walk. . . Several Galleries will be involved, including the Paul Bartyl Gallery (in New Village Arts), Ivanffy-Uhler Gallery, Snyder Art, Lynn Forbes School of Sculpture, Carlsbad Oceanside Art League Gallery, Front Porch Gallery, and Chandlers Gallery and Boutique.
We’ll see you out on the streets. . .
[Link: Friends of The Village]
Ale will be worshipped as the nectar of the gods that it is this weekend as Pizza Port Carlsbad brings Carlsbadistan its 12th Annual Real Ale Festival June 12 & 13, 2009. The festival begins on Friday afternoon at 4 PM and features:
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