Wait a hot minute. Isn’t Kelli Hutcherson the girl we keep seeing on the sand at Offshore? Carlsbadistan is definitely heating up this summer as Kelli locks in with a Maxim Girl profile. Click here for the whole video.
[Link: Maxim]
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If UltraStar is going to close three theaters in North County, it figures that it would be the ones we visit most often. The Del Mar Hightlands UltraStar closed in January and on May 2, 2011 UltraStar’s La Costa location closed, and Flower Hill (the only North County location for quality films) will close this summer, according to a story in the North County Times.
UltraStar, which currently operates 14 theaters in Southern California and Arizona, closed two theaters in North San Diego County after the company opted to not renew leases, Rubio explained. . . “They were old Edwards theaters that we never had a chance to structure the way we wanted. We had to live with what we had there,” he said.
As digital delivery continues to gain we’re certain we’ll be hearing about more and more theater closings moving forward. It’s nice to hope that the LaCosta and Del Mar Highlands locations will reportedly reopen as “luxury boutique theaters” under new ownership and we’re hoping they play the art-house style films that Flower Hill delivered, but we’re not going to bet on that. At least we can hope.
[Link: North County Times]
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After a final autopsy report a “Spanish court official” says that Austin Bice, 22, the Carlsbad resident whose body was found on March 8, 2011 in the Manzanares River in Madrid, Spain after he had been missing for 10 days most likely suffered an accidental death, according to a Associated Press story in the Sacramento Bee.
The spokesman for Madrid’s Superior Justice Tribunal said Tuesday that a judge has ordered further investigations before concluding the case but that details of the probes were confidential by law. . . He said the autopsy had ruled out violence as a cause of death.
Just what constitutes an “accidental death” isn’t actually explained.
[Link: Sacramento Bee]
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Our thoughts and prayers go out to former mayor Claude “Bud” Lewis today as he and the rest of his family grieve over the death of his wife Beverly Lewis. She was 84, according to a story in the San Diego Union-Tribune.
Mrs. Lewis died Sunday evening, Mother’s Day, following complications from Alzheimer’s disease and a hip injury suffered in March. She was 84. . . The couple met when he was 24 and she was 28. Lewis proposed to her after just five dates. . . She helped support the family financially, working as a proofreader at the Los Angeles Examiner and The San Diego Union-Tribune.
The couple was married for 57 years. According to the story, the family plans to hold a memorial service at 10 a.m. May 21 at Carlsbad Community Church, 3175 Harding St. in Carlsbad.
[Link: San Diego Union-Tribune]
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One of our favorite ways to go on vacation (without leaving Carlsbadistan) is an evening out at the La Costa Resort and Spa’s Bluefire Grill. And, now there’s one more reason to visit. They have a new Chef de Cuisine.
BlueFire Grill is pleased to announce a new addition to the star culinary team, Chef Gregory Frey Jr. Working alongside Executive Chef Hans Wiegand, Chef Frey is currently focusing on farm-to-table freshness with local purveyors and fresh seafood, including an array of daily specials for your enjoyment. Chef Frey is also working on a fresh seasonal summer menu that will debut soon.
We don’t know a thing about Chef Frey but we are looking forward to that new menu.
[Link: Blue Fire Grill]
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The City of Carlsbad Offices and the Cole Library were closed this morning from 8 to 11 AM after maintenance workers discovered a “suspicious device.” Police were called, the bomb squad, and fire department arrived and news helicopters hovered overhead. According to a story in the North County Times,
The gray-colored object was about 10 inches long and 2 inches wide, and was connected with wires to a 9-volt battery, Lt. Kelly Cain said.. . . “It looked suspicious enough to call the San Diego bomb squad,” he added
After using a robot to destroy the device the library was reopened about approximately 11 AM. Who put it there and why is still being investigated. For the rest of the story click the link.
[Link: North County Times]
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On Friday morning, April 26, 2011 Carlsbad Police found an empty “abandonded panga-style boat” near Ponto Landing. You know, the almost weekly drop off point for Mexicans entering the country illegally.
Investigators say the Ensenada-based vessel which came ashore in Carlsbad was originally supposed to make landfall farther north. However, the smugglers had to abort the plan after the boat developed engine trouble.
Carlsbad officers reportedly alerted agents from the Los Angeles Border Enforcement Security Task Force (LA BEST) and U.S. Border Patrol and those agents used the information to clamp down on the illegal alien smuggling ring that has been running illegals into the country for month. In all four arrests were made. For the rest of the story, follow the jump. [click to continue…]
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On Saturday, May 7, 2011 at 7 PM, the Museum of Making Music is presenting Peter Sprague and his band in an evening soaked in Beatles music.
Peter Sprague and his band will infuse their love of Brazilian and jazz music into the classic tunes of John Lennon and Paul McCartney for a new experience in Beatlemania! . . Program highlights include a rearrangement of “With a Little Help From My Friends” into a Brazilian reggae romp, and an Afro Cuban version of “Got to Get You Into My Life.” Beatles’ ballads are also well represented during the show including “And I Love Her” and “In My Life.”
Follow the jump for more information or click here to buy tickets [click to continue…]
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The Carlsbad Community Theatre is looking for a few good people (ages 8 to adult) to act, dance, and sing in their Summer 2011 production of the Charlie Smalls and William F. Brown’s The Wiz.
Auditions will be held Wednesday May 18th From 5pm – 9pm at Valley Middle School 1645 Magnolia Ave. Room 101 in Carlsbad
Walkups welcome, appointments preferred. Bring Sheet music in correct key for a one minute or less song (no tape recorders or a capella) Bring 3 non-returnable head shots and resumes. . . Be prepared to stay for dance at the audition. Callbacks – Friday May 20th starting at 5pm.
To get an audition slot please E mail gshornung@yahoo.com. Follow the jump for all the additional details. [click to continue…]
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Click here for photos from the Faire.
It was a perfect day to stroll the streets of the Village of Carlsbadistan and the largest one-day street faire packed the downtown like never before. It was blue skies and heat all day as throngs of people milled back and forth cruising, shopping, and looking good for their friends and neighbors at the World Famous Carlsbad Village Street Faire.
Click here for photos from the Faire.
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