by The Editors on August 22, 2008
The Carlsbad Recreation Department’s Friday Night Film Festival at Leo Carrillo Ranch continues tonight, August 22, 2008 with a showing of the 1942 film Escape from Hong Kong in which three American vaudeville entertainers become involved with spies in Hong Kong, just before Pearl Harbor.
Enjoy nostalgic entertainment under the stars Friday nights in August and September. Bring a low back chair, flashlight and blanket to watch rare historic films from the Golden Age of Hollywood, featuring Leo Carrillo, at the star’s legendary ranch retreat. Attendees are welcome to picnic on the hacienda, or purchase refreshments to support the Carrillo Ranch Barn Theater Stabilization/Restoration project.
Bring a low back chair, warm clothes, a flashlight, and a blanket. The movie starts promptly at sunset. For the rest of the schedule, please follow the jump.
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by The Editors on August 22, 2008
Apparently, there’s more than one rock violinist in the world. Hard to believe, we know. But one of them, Antonio Pontarelli (the 2004 winner of America’s Most Talented Kids) will be demonstrating both the acoustic and electric versions of his instrument at the Museum of Making Music on Saturday August 30, 2008 at 5 PM. After the demo, he’ll play a concert.
In this music-infused “informance,” Pontarelli introduces guests to acoustic and electric violins by showcasing the evolution of the instruments’ roles in both classical and rock music. He also reveals some of his secrets that have helped bring the timeless timbre of the violin to popular music.
Tickets for the entire evening are $15 for general admission; $12 for Museum members, and $7 for students. For tickets, please call (760) 438-5996, ext. 212 or order online at www.museumofmakingmusic.org.
[Link: Museum of Making Music]
by The Editors on August 21, 2008
Get ready to come out swinging as Steve Lucky & The Rhumba Bums close out the 2008 TGIF Jazz In the Park season with their August 22, 2008 performance in Calavera Hills Park.
Called “Instant Crowd Favorites” by the San Francisco Blues Festival and “Consummate musicians and entertainers” by New York City’s Lincoln Center, Lucky and Getit really shine before a live audience, bringing an intense energy and sheer personal magnetism to the stage, exercising wit in a continuous battle of the sexes. They’ve earned a reputation as captivating entertainers with “superior musicianship” (Downbeat), engaging audiences at the Montreux Jazz Festival in Switzerland, the Half Note Jazz Club in Athens, Greece, the San Francisco Blues Festival, as the house band at the Derby in Hollywood, and hundreds of nightclubs, festivals, and performing arts centers around the world.
Looks like the North County hot rod/roller derby crowd finally has a reason to visit Jazz In The Park. Show starts at 6 PM don’t forget to bring your f-hole tattoos.
[Link: TGIF Jazz In The Park]
by The Editors on August 21, 2008
South Carlsbad surf locals are going to have to give up their favorite surf spot September 3-6, 2008 as Vans presents the inaugural 2 Star WQS contest El Ponto Loco.
The 2-star WQS event will bring some of the top surfers in the world together as they compete for valuable ratings points and a spot on the ASP “Dream Tour.”
If you can’t surf you might as well watch the ASP WCT Tour hopefuls fighting for a spot in the big show.
[Link: Vans El Ponto Loco]
by The Editors on August 20, 2008
Black Enterprise, the “ultimate source for wealth creation. . . for African Americans” will be hosting their 15th Annual Golf & Tennis Challenge on Labor Day Weekend (Aug. 28-September 1, 2008) at the La Costa Resort & Spa.
Celebrating its 15th anniversary as the premier end-of-summer getaway, the Challenge consistently attracts more than 1,200 of the nation’s most notable black professionals, business executives, and entrepreneurs. . . . This year enjoy evening entertainment from the legendary Ashford & Simpson hosted by Aetna and Charlie Wilson & The Gap Band hosted by FedEx.
We’re guessing we’ll have a little tougher time crashing this party than we did at All Things D.
[Link: MarketWatch]
by The Editors on August 16, 2008
Have a thing for small, shiny objects? Like rolling fresh cut diamonds through your hands all day? Well, there may be a way to get paid to do it all day. Find out at the Gemological Institute of America’s Jewerly Career Fair on September 12, 2008 at the GIA campus in Carlsbadistan.
When you attend GIA’s Jewelry Career Fair, you’ve come one step closer to creating the life you’ve imagined. Career Fair gives you the chance to explore everything the fine jewelry industry has to offer.
Hey, even if you’re just a small time jewel thief this may be the perfect place to learn more about the gemological indsutry.
[Link: GIA via Diamonds.net]
by The Editors on August 14, 2008
This Saturday night Aug.16-17, 2008 the Carlsbad Recreation Department is hosting the Snores & S’mores: Pirates Cove family camp-out at Stagecoach Community Park. But as the registration deadline was August 8, 2008, if this is news to you then you’re not going. Neither are we.
This unique event offers all the fun of camping, with the safety and conveniences provided by a local community center. The theme is “Pirates Cove,” taking participants on an overnight adventure to live the pirate’s life. Enjoy fun family activities such as searching for hidden treasure, family competitions, arts and crafts, outdoor family movie screening, popcorn and bonfires for s’more-making. Participants may choose to pitch a tent or sleep under the stars. A community barbecue is included in the price, or families may choose to bring their own food.
We are thinking about going on a late-night marshmallow raid just for the fun of it. Then we’ll be the pirates.
[Link: City of Carlsbad]
by The Editors on August 12, 2008
For more than a week we’ve been getting news tips telling us that the Apple store at the Carlsbad Forum was opening on August 16, 2008. Being good journalists, however, we wanted to check with the Apple PR before we said anything. Let’s put it this way: we did get one out-of-office reply.
Now, it’s official. On August 16, 2008 at 10 AM the doors of the Carlsbad Apple store will open. Here’s what they said in their official email (which we did not get).
Come to the new Apple Store, Carlsbad, and bring your curiosity. It’s the place to test-drive any Mac or iPod, experience iPhone, and catch free workshops to learn all the latest tips and tricks. When you get there, find our Concierge in the orange shirt. The Concierge is your guide to everything from checking in for an appointment to instant checkout. And if you’re one of the first 1000 visitors, you’ll get a free Apple T-shirt.*
Today, we cruised by the store and peeked in through the doors on the front of the big black box. Inside we could see a completely kitted-out Apple store loaded with product and employees getting ready to start selling. If you’re like us, then we’ll probably see you in line early Saturday morning waiting for the free shirt.
[Link: Apple Store Carlsbad]
by The Editors on August 12, 2008
Jazz In The Park goes local on August 15 with Vista’s Cuban Salsa masters Luna Llena. This six piece group lays down smooth salsa rhythms with the horns to back it up. And there won’t be any in Calavera Hills Park who don’t feel it.
Luna Llenas stylized salsa music takes us back in time. Luna Llenas intoxicating rhythms invites you to dance, and is equally enjoyed by the more laid back listener or serious salsa dancers. The close knit vocal harmonies, the rhythm pulse of the conga, timbales, and the unique sound of the traditional spanish guitar, is sure to please any occasion.
Those who enjoyed the film The Buena Vista Social Club with love Luna Llena.
[Link: Jazz in The Park]
by The Editors on August 8, 2008
The streets of the Carlsbadistan Village will be filled with “art” on Sunday, August 10, 2008 as the Carlsbad Village Business Association hosts the 10th Annual Art in the Village, Artists and Artisans in Carlsbad.
Art in the Village features 150 fine artists in mediums such as oil painting, watercolors, photography, mixed media, new media, classical and contemporary sculpture, as well as artisans who work in the mediums of jewelry making, woodworking, furniture, hand-painted clothing and accessories. . . . The one day art faire is a long standing tradition in the Village of Carlsbad, and is held on the second Sunday of August every year. “Art in the Village is a great way to spend the day in the Village.” says Robin Young, Executive Director of the CVBA, “its fun for the whole family with art, food, music and fun activity. And it gives tourists and local residents a real feel for what the Village has to offer.”
While our definition of “art” may differ from most of the “artisans” exhibiting their work this weekend, there are occasionally bits of magic to be found. Click here for photos from last year’s event.
The Carlsbad Recreation Department’s Friday Night Film Festival at Leo Carrillo Ranch continues tonight, August 22, 2008 with a showing of the 1942 film Escape from Hong Kong in which three American vaudeville entertainers become involved with spies in Hong Kong, just before Pearl Harbor.
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