Of Mice And Men Extended For One Show

by The Editors on November 16, 2011

Ofmiceandmen1If you’ve so far missed the New Village Arts production of Of Mice And Men then you still have a chance. The run has been extended for one more show on Sunday, November 20, 2011 at 7 PM. Here’s what the San Diego Union-Trubune’s Janice Steinberg said about the production:

There are many fine evenings of theater, even quite a few terrific ones. Then there’s the rare, remarkable time when the magic of theater wraps around and utterly enthralls you. That’s the sorcery wrought by “Of Mice and Men,” which opened at the New Village Arts Theatre on Saturday.

Tickets are no longer available online, but can be purchased at the box office. New Village Arts Theatre is located at 2787 State Street in Carlsbadistan across the parking lot from the Carlsbad Coaster Station.

[Link: New Village Arts Theatre]

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Weed And 3 Mexicans Seized At Tamarack

by The Editors on November 15, 2011

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Carlsbadistan residents on their way to work down the coast this morning got a nice look at officials attempting to remove the drug-loaded panga that came ashore near the Tamarack Jetty just after midnight this morning (Tuesday, November 15, 2011), according to a story in the San Diego Union-Tribune.

U.S. Border Patrol agents spotted the 28-foot boat about 1:30 a.m. and watched it come ashore between Tamarack Avenue and Cannon Road, Agent Michael Jimenez said. . . Two men were on the boat, and one was sitting in an awaiting vehicle when they were taken into custody, Jimenez said.

Apparently the three Mexican nationals over shot their normal docking spot at Ponto Landing and then got stuck in the sand.

[Link: San Diego Union-Tribune]

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Boys & Girls Clubs Super Start Gala

by The Editors on November 14, 2011

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Nearly 500 guests attended the Boys & Girls Clubs of Carlsbad Super Stars . . Let It Shine! Gala held at the La Costa Resort and Spa’s Del Sol Ballroom on October 22, 2011.

The event was emceed by Emmy Award winning news anchor Kimberly Hunt and her husband (and former Charger) Billy Ray Smith, and honored SDSU Men’s Basketball Coach Steve Fisher. . . “What a memorable evening; you could literally feel the love in the ballroom!” said Chair Barbi Nelson. “The true super stars are our children, and I’m pleased that we were able to raise significant funds for them.”

Proceeds from the event went directly toward operating funds for the Boys & Girls Clubs. For more info follow the jump. [click to continue…]

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Carlsbad Education Foundations Raises $350,000

by The Editors on November 4, 2011

Cef-LogoAs much as we’d like to think that the taxes we pay to the State of California could support a reasonable public school system, here in Carlsbad that just isn’t the case. In fact, the Carlsbad Unified School District is headed into an $11 million deficit for the 2012-13 school year. That’s why the work of the Carlsbad Education Foundation is so important to the students in Carlsbad. On November 1, 2011 the CEF kicked off their annual fund drive.

Here’s what they did with the money this year:

Carlsbad Educational Foundation announces the release of $350,000 in funds to assist 15 key initiatives that support students within the Carlsbad Unified School District during the 2011-2012 school year. Among the initiatives are essential music, science and special programs that impact 11,000 students throughout the district.

For more information on what the CEF is doing in Carlsbad and how you can help, follow the jump. [click to continue…]

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Howard Levy At Museum Of Making Music

by The Editors on October 27, 2011

Howardlevy1 1314296850Howard Levy, a founding member of Bela Fleck and the Flecktones will be performing Sunday, October 30, 2011 at Carlsbadistan’s Museum of Making Music at 7 PM.

Combining diatonic harmonica and piano skills, Howard Levy will play his own compositions and legendary blues, folk, jazz, Latin and country tunes, as well as present a brief commentary on the history of the harmonica in America as part of the Museum’s “Roots of Reeds” special exhibition.

Tickets for Sunday night’s performance cost $25 for non-members and $20 for members and students. Click here to purchase tickets or here for more info. The Museum of Making Music is located at 5790 Armada Drive in Carlsbad.

[Link: Museum of Making Music]

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The Riehl World: Unoccupied Carlsbadistan?

by Richard J. Riehl on October 24, 2011

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On Saturday I had an attack of déjà vu in downtown San Diego that made we wonder if Occupy Wall Street could ever come to our sleepy little Village By The Sea. Let me explain.

My wife and I had to wade through an Occupy San Diego encampment in front of the Civic Theatre, where we were headed to see the revival of the 60’s rock musical, HAIR. Karen was more excited about seeing the show than I was. Although we both have vivid memories of those psychedelic days, hers are more pleasant than mine.

She found her inner flower child in the late 60’s, leaving a stuck-in-the-50’s husband who preferred the kind of obedient wife we see today only in the popular retro TV series Mad Men. I was a high school English teacher affecting a Bono look, no not that Bono, the Sonny one who harmonized with Cher. Sporting fashionably long hair and a slightly droopy mustache, I wore paisley ties, a macramé belt and waffle-stomper boots. But my polyester sport coats gave me away. The only risk I took in the 60’s was standing too close to an open flame in that attire. I was a hippie wannabe. [click to continue…]

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Better Books Sale At The Carlsbad Library

by The Editors on October 18, 2011

100 0832On Saturday and Sunday October 29-30, 2011 the Friends of the Carlsbad Library will be holding their Better Books Sale in the Georgina Cole Library Community Room at 1250 Carlsbad Village Drive.

This is a unique opportunity to choose from hundreds of new and nearly-new coffee-table, art, travel, history, nature and other fine volumes, as well as a variety of children’s books and recent popular novels, both to enjoy now, and to consider for holiday giving.

The Better Book Sale is open from 9 AM to 4 PM on Saturday and from 1 PM to 3 PM on Sunday. Get there earlier for the best selection. And remember, soon books may not even exist anymore. Might as well enjoy them while you can. Follow the jump for more information. [click to continue…]

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Madison Street Shooting Injures Three

by The Editors on October 11, 2011

Carlsbad-Shooting-101011Last night (Tuesday, October 11, 2011) at approximately 8:30 PM a dark blue Dodge sedan rolled up on a group of three people in the 3400 block of Madison Street, had some words, and then a man got out of the car and fired four to six shots injuring all three people, according to a story on NBC San Diego.

The injuries were described as non-life threatening by police. One person was shot in the arm, another in the leg and the third received two injuries including a grazing wound to the abdomen Magro said.
Two victims were airlifted to nearby hospitals.

This the second shooting on Madison Street since April 2009. Click here for video of one of the victims being loaded onto a LifeFlight helicopter.

[Link: NBC San Diego]

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Nena Anderson At The Museum Of Making Music

by The Editors on October 4, 2011

San Diego musician/songwriter Nena Anderson will perform this Friday, October 7, 2011 at Carlsbadistan’s Museum of Making Music.

Described as a jazz singer by blues artists and a blues artist by jazz musicians, Nena’s soulful, passionate penchant for making music is obvious at first listen. . . Kelly Davis of San Diego Citybeat says, “Her distinctive, bourbon smooth voice stops you in your tracks and compels you to hang on every word. “On the stage, Anderson exudes the enviable self-assurance of someone who’s exactly where she’s supposed to be.”

The show starts at 6 PM and the $10 ticket price includes a slice of Knockout Pizza and a Stone Brewing Company beverage for those over 21. Click the link for more info.

[Link: Museum of Making Music]

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Carlsbad Community Theatre Presents Thump

by The Editors on October 4, 2011

Easysitefreepage 8102 3The Carlsbad Community Theatre’s original musical production Thump opens on Friday night, October 7, 2011 at Vista’s Avo Playhouse.

Written and directed by Jillian Porter and Sloane Herrick, the musical is the story about family and “what makes the heart. beat.”

With one performance on Friday night and two on Saturday, October 8, you’ll have to act fast. For more information click the link, or follow the jump for a video.

[Link: Carlsbad Community Theatre] [click to continue…]

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