by The Editors on September 24, 2012
The Legoland Hotel, (Legoland’s most recent ploy to snag every single tourist dollar that comes to Carlsbadistan) is nearing completion and the company has released photos so all of us who live here can see what we’re missing by not really needing to stay at the Legoland Hotel.
Opening the summer of 2013, LEGOLAND hotel is now accepting reservations for guests wanting to be among the first to book a stay at the 250 room hotel. Vacation packages for stays starting May 2013 include four 2-day resort hopper tickets for entrance into LEGOLAND California, SEA LIFE® Aquarium and LEGOLAND® Water Park; breakfast for up to four people and early admission into the family theme park on both days.
We can hardly wait. Follow the jump for the official details from Legoland. [click to continue…]
by The Editors on September 23, 2012
The almost weekly illegal immigrant drop at Ponto Landing got caught again (September 23, 2012) by the almost always vigilant Coast Guard, according to a story in the U-T San Diego.
The boat, a 25-foot Panga-style vessel, was spotted between 6:30 a.m. and 7 a.m. Authorities detained six men, one woman and one child, said Petty Officer Jarrad Pellerin. . . No one was injured. . . It’s not yet clear how many people had been on the boat when it reached land, Pellerin said.
So they’re saying some might have made it. Guess that’s why the boats keep Ponto Landing as one of their regular stops up the coast.
[Link: U-T San Diego]
by The Editors on September 21, 2012
by The Editors on September 21, 2012
2011 dealers front to back: Claire Bloom, Kara Pearlman, Dana Lagomarsino, Vanessa Laughter, Anna Lavery, Becky Eisendrath, Nicki Herz, Meredith Rowe, and Stephanie Marsh.
On Friday, November 2, 2012, the La Costa 35 Athletic Club is hosting their second annual Texas Hold’em Poker Tournament to benefit the Boys & Girls Clubs of Carlsbad.
The no-limit tournament features a host of prizes for all top finishers, including a private flight for 4 to Las Vegas, beachfront RV camping experience, and TaylorMade golf clubs. . . The evening will offer plenty of fun and chances to win for both the experienced player and novice alike. A donation of $100 includes tournament entry, dinner from several local restaurants, and beer and wine. Players who register early receive extra bonus chips.
For all the details, including how you can purchase tickets, follow the jump. [click to continue…]
by Richard J. Riehl on September 20, 2012
Beginning in October Carlsbadians will get only Papa Doug Manchester’s (right) slant on the daily news.
Who’s Papa Doug (his preferred first name) and why should we care? The hotelier-turned-media mogul bought the North County Times [for $11.95 million]. Added to his acquisition and name change to the San Diego Union Tribune two years ago, he’s hellbent on creating a Hearst-like media empire in San Diego County.
And why should we care? He’s declared an editorial war on government employees, unions, President Obama, writers who don’t help promote the community, and anyone who walks, talks or acts like a Democrat. My last North County Times column critical of the empty boosterism of Carlsbad’s latest State of the City video would not see the light of day in a Manchester newspaper. [click to continue…]
by The Editors on September 14, 2012
The Carlsbad Music Festival drums into town September 21-23, 2012 with some old favorites and some new groups as well.
This year’s Festival features everything from the Calder Quartet’s throughly contemporary take on the string quartet to Sara Watkins‘ personal mix of bluegrass, singer-songwriter and pop; from Wu Man’s international take on the traditional Chinese pipa to composer Michael Gordon’s epic and brilliant composition for 6 percussionists playing amplified and tuned 2x4s (yes, from the hardware store), Timber. In short, “adventurous music by the beach.”
With performances in the Carlsbad Train Station, Carlsbad Village Theater, St. Michael’s By The Sea, and the Community center it’s going to be difficult to get away from the sounds of great music in the village. We’re looking most forward to the mellow surf/jazz sounds of The Matson2. Festival passes are available for $85 individual tickets are proved between $10 and $15.
For a complete rundown of the weekend’s event and information on buying tickets follow the jump. [click to continue…]
by The Editors on September 11, 2012
Carlsbad Rotary’s Oktoberfest rolls out the barrels in Carlsbadistan’s Holiday Park on Saturday, October 6, 2012.
Presented by John Haedrich’s Tip Top Meats, the Oktoberfest will feature fun for the entire family including a pumpkin patch, beer, pumpkin decorating, beer, bouncy houses, beer, face painting, beer, Live music and dancing, beer, and an authentic German dinner and, or course, beer.
Dinner tickets ($10 each) are available at the event or in advance from Carlsbad Rotarians or at Al’s Cafe in the Village or Tip Top Meats. For all the details, follow the jump. [click to continue…]
by The Editors on September 11, 2012
Dr. Brandon Bell along with his father, Dr. Geoffrey Bell, of Bell Family Dentistry in Carlsbad (right) came up with an interesting way to donate money to the Carlsbad Boys & Girls club while at the same time encouraging their new patients to be on time and complete their paper work properly.
For every new patient that arrived for their first appointment on time with the appropriate paperwork completed, $5 was earmarked to give to the Boys & Girls Clubs of Carlsbad. . . . “The dentists surprised us by presenting a $500 donation to support our programs,” said Club CEO Brad Holland. “What a fantastic idea, and we’re grateful to their diligent patients as well.”
For the Bell’s it was apparently a win-win.
“It’s an honor to contribute to the community that has given us so much on behalf of our patients,” stated Dr. Brandon Bell. “The program has proven to be so successful motivating our patients and helping us to treat them in a more timely and efficient manner, while raising money to benefit the Boys & Girls Clubs of Carlsbad. It’s truly a win-win situation, and this is just the beginning of a long relationship!”
For the official story, follow the jump. [click to continue…]
by The Editors on September 7, 2012
Tonight from 7 to 9 PM (September 7, 2012) the Village of Carlsbadistan will bask in the bright twinkle of decorative LED lights.
The decorative lights are Phase 2 of the Village Works “Light the Village” pilot project. Phase 1 saw the addition of LED rope lights on the pedestrian poles on Carlsbad Village Dr. between Carlsbad Blvd. and Roosevelt St.
Now through a partnership between businesses, property owners, and the City of Carlsbad, the whole Village looks a little brighter. For the official word, follow the jump. [click to continue…]
by The Editors on September 6, 2012
Carlsbadistan’s Flying Elephant Pub & Grill is looking for a few good bands and they need your help.
Beginning Sept. 1, all bands and artists interested in participating are invited to submit their band name, genre of music, city of residence, contact name and phone number to FlyingElephantPub@gmail.com. There is a $50 entry fee per band and the submission deadline is Sept. 21. Fans will control the voting for this competition, so bands and artists are encouraged to rally friends and family to watch the live performances. Competition will kick off October 2012.
Get on it, get on stage, and win your $1,000. For all the details, follow the jump. [click to continue…]
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by Richard J. Riehl on September 20, 2012
Who’s Papa Doug (his preferred first name) and why should we care? The hotelier-turned-media mogul bought the North County Times [for $11.95 million]. Added to his acquisition and name change to the San Diego Union Tribune two years ago, he’s hellbent on creating a Hearst-like media empire in San Diego County.
And why should we care? He’s declared an editorial war on government employees, unions, President Obama, writers who don’t help promote the community, and anyone who walks, talks or acts like a Democrat. My last North County Times column critical of the empty boosterism of Carlsbad’s latest State of the City video would not see the light of day in a Manchester newspaper. [click to continue…]
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