by The Editors on December 4, 2010
Carlsbadistan based Transworld Skateboarding Magazine just featured the Cherry Street Stairs in a Kenny Hoyle January 2011 cover shot by Seu Trinh.
Here’s what the magazine editors had to say about it.
Multiple visits, sore legs, cries to the heavens, and mental breakdowns were all ingredients in Kenny Hoyle’s massive oceanfront kickflip. But Kenny’s the one who came up with the bright idea of using a crappy waterlogged piece of wood as run-up. Hey, sometimes you’ve gotta pay to play, even if you’re paying in madness.
Madness, yes, but how does it compare to this inline skater on the Sycamore Stairs back in the day?
[Link: Skateboarding Magazine]
by The Editors on December 3, 2010
On December 11, 2010 students from area schools will turn the La Costa Resort and Spa’s Main Plaza into a winter musical wonderland with performances of all different types of choral and instrumental holiday songs as part of the Carlsbad Education Foundation’s Carols of Christmas.
“We are really excited to partner with La Costa Resort and Spa this holiday season,” says Valin Brown, CEO of the Carlsbad Educational Foundation. “The ‘Carols of Carlsbad’ event is a natural fit where students and their families are excited to perform in a festive outdoor venue at a landmark resort which supports and values the importance of education.” . . . Denise Chapman, La Costa Resort and Spa’s Director of Marketing adds, “We are proud to be showcasing the high-quality music programs being offered in our public schools and applaud the Carlsbad Educational Foundation for funding district-wide K-5 music education for Carlsbad’s students.”
La Costa will provide holiday refreshments, arts and crafts, and a special tree-lighting ceremony and group caroling session at dusk. Carols of Carlsbad runs from 3 to 5 PM on Saturday, December 11, 2010. Follow the jump for more information.
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by The Editors on December 2, 2010
Patrick Philips, 18, was named as the young runner who died at the corner of Tamarack and Jefferson Street on Tuesday, November 30, 2010, according to a story in the Del Mar Times.
Several people called 911 after Phillips was spotted lying in the street near Tamarack Avenue and Jefferson Street around 5:50 p.m. Tuesday, according to Carlsbad police Lt. Bruce May. . . Officers determined that he was not the victim of a vehicle collision, but had been running when he collapsed for unknown reasons, May said.
The memorial to him on the sidewalk has been growing over the past few days. Friends appear to visit the spot regularly and candles have been kept burning nightly. Our thoughts are with Phillips’ family and friends.
by The Editors on December 1, 2010
Starting today shoppers who purchase anything at the JC Penney at Westfields Plaza Camino Real (yes, that mall) between December 1 -14, 2010 will be able to round up their purchases to the nearest dollar and donate the difference to the Boys & Girls Clubs of Carlsbad to support quality after-school programs.
“The availability of affordable afterschool programs continues to be an important community objective in order to meet the needs of working parents,” said Brad Holland, Club CEO. “We hope the public keeps our mission in mind because all Round-Up dollars raised stay in our community to help support our youth and sustain our operations.”
It’s an easy way to make a difference. For all the details, follow the jump.
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by The Editors on December 1, 2010
On Friday night December 3, 2010 at 7 PM the Smart Brothers will be playing a local flavor concert at Carlsbadistan’s Museum of Making Music.
Jay and Lou Smart are two brothers from California who have been traveling around the country for the past few years living lives full of the sort of strange adventures you’d expect from a couple of vagabond minstrels. It is hardly a surprise, then, that the music of the Smart Brothers wafts distinctly of the open road. The raw energy these lads put into everything they do is palpable…and contagious.
Tickets are $10 and include a slice of Knockout Pizza and a beverage from Stone Brewing Company. Which means attendees will be getting something free depending on how they look at it.
Click here to buy tickets or follow the jump for a video of the Smart Brothers in action.
[Link: Museum of Making Music]
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by The Editors on November 28, 2010
A Zumiez employee at Carlsbadistan’s Westfield Plaza Camino Real was robbed at gun point on Friday night (November 26, 2010) at approximately 11:30 PM, according to a story in the San Diego Union-Tribune.
The employee told authorities that the suspects were wearing “wrestling-type” masks over their faces and were carrying large semi-automatic handguns. They ran northbound through the parking lot of the shopping center, located at 2525 El Camino Real.
The robbers got away with the employee’s personal property and a Zumiez bank deposit but there were no injuries.
[Link: San Diego Union-Tribune]
by The Editors on November 24, 2010
While our foodie friends will probably hate us for this, sometimes it’s just easier to let someone else do the cooking on Thanksgiving. Especially when our home is so much smaller than our family. That’s one of the reasons we’ve occasionally gone out for dinner on Thanksgiving. No cooking. No cleaning — just a perfect afternoon spent with family and friends (without the pressures of showing off or dealing with leftovers).
Carlsbadistan has many remarkable meal possibilities for every budget. And we hope you all have the best of Thanksgivings no matter where you hold your feast.
Follow the jump for just a few of the quality meals we found around town this year.
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by The Editors on November 24, 2010
Club members Nalah Butler, Age 8, and Ashley Meeks, Age 10, enjoy a Thanksgiving Feast at the Boys & Girls Clubs of Carlsbad.
More than 75 members of the Village and La Costa Branches of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Carlsbad celebrated Thanksgiving today (Wednesday 23, 2010) with a “non-traditional” feast of hot dogs, hamburgers, beans, and tater tots on Wednesday (which likely won’t sound to bad tomorrow afternoon).
“I’m thankful for the Boys & Girls Club because the counselors are so nice,” stated member Sophia Musgrove, age 7. “I’m thankful for all the food, and my family!” added Nalah Butler, age 8. Club members got in the mood for the holiday with special Thanksgiving-themed activities.
For us it’s just one more reason to be Thankful for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Carlsbad. For more info click the link.
[Link: Boys & Girls Clubs of Carlsbad]
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by The Editors on November 21, 2010
Our favorite Carlsbadistan based mobile app developer Appy Entertainment has just launched their latest game for the iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch. It’s called Trucks & Skulls, and like everything they do, it is a cleverly odd mix of weirdness and fun.
Trucks & Skulls sports features that are new to the physics-based puzzler genre, including a tongue-in-cheek heavy metal theme, pits of bubbling lava, amped-up action with plenty of mayhem and secondary explosions, and (for our iPad version) a fully-featured level editor so players can construct and share their own explosive Trucks & Skulls levels!
We really can’t explain it. You’ll have to click here to download it yourself.
[Link: Appy Entertainment]
by The Editors on November 21, 2010
A 28-year-old man was found stabbed in front of the Motel 6 at 1006 Carlsbad Village Drive on Saturday night, according to a story in the North County Times.
When police arrived, the victim was on the sidewalk, suffering from multiple stab wounds. He was taken by helicopter to Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla, Eppel said. . . The assailants were reportedly two men and a woman, Eppel said. A witness said that at least one person fled in a dark-colored SUV, he said.
The man is apparently expected to survive. Those dark SUVs seems pretty busy lately.
[Link: North County Times]
Carlsbadistan based Transworld Skateboarding Magazine just featured the Cherry Street Stairs in a Kenny Hoyle January 2011 cover shot by Seu Trinh.
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