by The Editors on August 5, 2007
We’re not saying there will be some Chet Baker channeling going on in the Pine Avenue Park as the Elliott Caine Quintet takes the Carlsbad TGIF Jazz In The Parks stage on August 10, 2007 from 6 to 8 PM, however, there will be some serious Blue Note stylings filling the air. Elliott Caine has performed and/or recorded with numerous groups and individuals, including Wycliff Jean, Beck, and The Beastie Boys, With the Quintet it’s going to be straight ahead jazz.
The repertoire of the group ranges from original melodies from within the group, to songs penned by the “greats”, such as Lee Morgan, Freddie Hubbard, Hank Mobley, et al; from straight-ahead to Latin to funk grooves and soulful ballads.
We’re starting to think that the entire TGIF series should be held in the Pine Avenue Park, you know, to make it easier for us who live in Carlsbadistan.
[Link: Carlsbadca.gov]
by The Editors on August 1, 2007
It may sound like a club, but it’s really The Carlsbad City Library. On Sunday August 5 at 2 PM the library is presenting a free concert by The Nancy McCallion Duo in the Ruby G. Schulman Auditorium at 1775 Dove Lane.
Nancy McCallion is best known as the songwriter and vocalist for original Celtic-Norteno-you-name-it folk-rock cult band The Mollys. . . McCallion teamed up with high school music partner Catherine Zavala to form The Mollys in 1989, racking up seven indie releases and countless rave-review shows in the U.S., Canada, Europe, Australia and New Zealand before the group disbanded in 2003.
We’ve been missing a lot of music this summer, but we seriously don’t want to miss Nancy. For more information, call
(760) 602-2012.
by The Editors on July 29, 2007
Carlsbad was well represented at the 2007 US Open of Surfing in Hunting Beach, California this week. While former US Open women’s champion Julia Christian lost out in the round of 24, Cherry Street charger Kyla Langen made it to the round of 12 before getting knocked out of the event.
Luckily for Carlsbadistan we still have US Longboard Champion Taylor Jensen. He is set to compete in the longboard finals today at 1:45 PM. Check him on on the live video feed by clicking here.
[Link: San Diego Union Tribune]
by The Editors on July 29, 2007
Carlsbad’s summer TGIF Jazz In The Parks moves to the heart of Carlsbadistan for two weeks. The Pine Avenue Park leg of the tour kicks off with Ricardo Lemvo & Makina Loca.
Ricardo Lemvo has established himself as a pioneer with his innovative music, combining Latin and African elements from salsa to soukous with an occasional merengue or Afro-Portuguese excursion. This Congo-born artist of Angolan ancestry is the embodiment of the Afro-Latin Diaspora which connects back to Mother Africa via the Cuban clave rhythm. Lemvo is truly multi-cultural and equally at home singing in English, French, Spanish, Portuguese, Lingala, and Kikongo.
We’re going to walk to this one (dragging an ice-chest), see you there.
[Link: Carlsbadca.com]
by The Editors on July 28, 2007
While the course itself won’t open for play until August 11, the city’s $63.3 million project The Crossings-At-Carlsbad will be open for public inspection today.
During today’s events, people will be able to look out the windows of what Kulchin describes as “one of the most beautiful clubhouses I’ve ever seen.” They’ll also be able to practice their putting skills and even hike the trails that run through the project.
We don’t know which is worse: seeing the course and not being able to play it, or just skipping the event entirely. We think we’re going to wait.
[Link: North County Times]
by The Editors on July 25, 2007
The last FREE MOVIE night of July is tonight at the Wednesday Night Carlsbad Film Series. The films celebrate Children’s Summer Reading Program 2007 with the mystery theme “Get a Clue @ Your Library.” The final movie Spy Kids screening in the Ruby G. Schulman Auditorium at Carlsbad City Library at 1775 Dove Lane.
When two of the world’s top secret agents, Gregorio (Antonio Banderas) and Ingrid Cortez (Carla Gugino), are kidnapped it’s up to their children to save them. Carmen (Alexa Vega) and Juni (Daryl Sabara) take on evil technowizard Fegan Floop (Alan Cumming) to save their parents in this family adventure.
For additional info, please call (760) 602-2047.
by The Editors on July 22, 2007
Get ready for a rollicking big band time July 27 as TGIF Jazz in The Parks brings five time San Diego Music Awards Best Big Band winners Big Time Operator to Poinsettia Park.
Big Time Operator has a look, a feel, and a totally contagious enthusiasm that is hard to beat and impossible to ignore. Whether you’re 2 or 102, you’ll be tapping your toes and moving to the music as this ten-piece band hits all the high notes.
And we don’t doubt them for one minute. The park will be swinging. And we mean that in a good way.
[Link: Carlsbad.ca.us]
by The Editors on July 20, 2007
The world women’s tennis number one seed Justine Henin withdrew from the Acura Classic yesterday saying that she has injured her wrist. Her website says she is “on a highly deserved vacation of rest and relaxation.” Henin is the fourth top 10 player to drop out of the La Costa Resort & Spa’s final WTA hurrah.
Eight of the top 10 players on the Sony Ericsson WTA Tour were in the field when the Acura’s entry list was announced, with Henin atop this list. Of the eight, only four now can be considered likely participants in the $1.34 million event July 28-Aug. 5 at the La Costa Resort and Spa.
But no worries. The Acura Classic is still a great time no matter who is missing.
[Link: San Diego Union Tribune]
by The Editors on July 19, 2007
Carlsbad’s TGIF Jazz In the Parks moves to the extra large Poinsettia Park for two stops in July. On July 20th from 6 – 8 PM Samba Mapangala & Orchestra Virunga brings East African pop to Carlsbad.
Their music is an innovative mix of the best rumba and soukous from Congo, with the earthier Kenyan style. Samba composes and sings in both Lingala and Kiswahili. His astounding voice has been described as melting in the ears.
This will probably be the most unusually interesting music of the summer, so don’t miss it. Bon Jovi, it’s not.
[Link: Carlsbadca.gov]
by The Editors on July 19, 2007
It was opening day where the turf meets the surf in old Del Mar yesterday, and hordes of Carlsbadistanians skipped work to be down on the rail dressed up and betting. The San Diego Union-Tribune caught two of them dressed up as a horse and his trainer.
Carlsbad residents Jim Meade (left) and Larry Irwin skipped the hats and instead donned masks to portray a trainer and his horse yesterday at the opening day of racing season at Del Mar. The two stayed in character much of the day, with Meade often leading Irwin around.”
Click the link for more details on opening day.
[Link: San Diego Union-Tribune]
We’re not saying there will be some Chet Baker channeling going on in the Pine Avenue Park as the Elliott Caine Quintet takes the Carlsbad TGIF Jazz In The Parks stage on August 10, 2007 from 6 to 8 PM, however, there will be some serious Blue Note stylings filling the air. Elliott Caine has performed and/or recorded with numerous groups and individuals, including Wycliff Jean, Beck, and The Beastie Boys, With the Quintet it’s going to be straight ahead jazz.
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