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Jun 1
2012

Fun Things to do this Weekend June 1-3 in San Diego!

by Nicole Hughes

Friday, June 1

Crusin’ Grand @ Downtown Escondido– Cruisin’ Grand is called one of the best cruises in the country. Stop by and see 1973 and earlier American-made Classics, Customs, Vintage, Muscle, and Hot Rods cruising Grand Ave, just like they did 50-60- years ago, on a Friday night. The bands playing tonight are Stage 1 @ Maple: Jesters Fate and at Stage 2 @ Kalmia: Free Whiskey and Stage 3 @ Juniper: Off Track. For more information click here.

Saturday, June 2

Fiesta Del Sol @ Solana Beach – This two-day event is filled with tons of amazing bands! Don’t miss Donavon Frankenreiter on Sunday evening from 7:30-8:45! Fiesta del Sol features a special area just for kids with rides, games and hands-on activities. Favorites include the hair salon and face painter, the climbing wall is always a big hit. Kid’s rides favorites the “Dragon” and the “Swing” are back! Bounce houses, arts & crafts and other fun activities designed especially for children. For more information and the full line-up of bands performing click here.

Art Around Adams @ Kensington – This free, family friendly event will showcase an array of local artists, musicians, outrageous street performers, and interactive installations. Art and music will be spilling out of local businesses and onto the street from Oregon street in Normal Heights to Vista street in Kensington. Free “Comedy Trolleys” will shuttle guests up and down Adams Avenue, while entertaining them with the best comedians San Diego has to offer. For more information click here.

Concerts on the Promenade @ Prestcott Promenade in El Cajon – The Concerts on the Promenade (formerly Concerts on the Green) take place at Prescott Promenade, a small park in downtown El Cajon. Each Friday beginning at 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. from May through September. The free, weekly Summer music series features top entertainers, food, dancing and drawings. This week the band is The Mighty Untouchables Dance/Soul, for more information click here.

Concert Series @ Coronado Ferry Landing – Saturday and Sundays throughout the summer enjoy free concerts at the Coronado Ferry Landing beginning at 2 p.m. Saturday Cool Fever will play and on Sunday the Stilettos will perform. For more information click here.

Crafts for Kids @ Lakeshore Learning – The craft this week is a Snazzy Garden Snail – the no-fail snail craft is guaranteed to get little artists to come out of their shells! For more information or to find a Lakeshore Learning center near you click here.

Flag Day Parade @ La Mesa – Flag Day is almost here! My favorite holiday of the year (and no I am not kidding) I love dressing up in red, white and blue for this holiday which in my opinion is way over looked to the 4th of July. The pre-parade concerts and festivities begin at 9:00 a.m. and the parade begins at 10:00 a.m. for more information click here.

Sunday, June 3

Coronado Concerts in the Park @ Spreckles Park – Every Sunday at Spreckles park located at Orange Avenue, between Sixth and Seventh Streets at 6 p.m. enjoy free family concerts. This week the band is the The Lonesome Georges, for more information click here.

Wings over Gillespie @ Gillespie Field – Come out and see dozens of rare and vintage warplanes from all over the southwest and rare planes from the San Diego Air & Space Museum will be on static display. This year marks Gillespie’s 70th birthday, as well as El Cajon’s Centennial. You will be able to see and learn about some of America’s most famous warbirds from World War II, Korea, Vietnam and the Gulf War. This event is on both Saturday and Sunday, there will be a small fee for tickets for more information click here.

May 25
2012

Pretty as a Pin Up Event @ Fifty Barrels Winery

by Nicole Hughes

The Pretty as a Pin Up event at Fifty Barrels Winery was so much fun! So much so that we were sad to leave Fifty Barrels Winery, but I do know we will be back! The event was hosted by Busy Bee Blogger and Life, Beyond the Bandaids, and presented by Sensa Weight Loss. As we entered the winery we were given our choice of any glass of wine on the house. We chose the Fifty Reserve Cabernet, it was so exquisite we ended up purchasing a bottle. We also enjoyed pulled pork sandwiches with Cook n Shoupe BBQ sauces, not only is the bbq sauce delicious it is gluten-free!

The swag bag was filled with tons of products including a one-month supply of Sensa Weight Loss! Cari from Busy Bee Blogger started Sensa a couple months ago and has lost over 15 pounds, she looks amazing! I am starting Sensa today and will give updates about my progress throughout the month. We also received a full size bottle of lotion from The Body Bartender, and it smells heavenly. Good Earth was kind enough to include 3 of ‘Overflowing with Pure Pleasure’ tea to enjoy at home. I love events like these were I can meet other bloggers like Beverly from Flamingo Toes, she has the most adorable crafts. I also found a winery close to my house, now that could be a good or a bad thing only time will tell. Can’t wait to try out the tastings on Thursday nights at Fifty Barrels Winery, glasses are only $4! The wine I was drinking last night is usually $8 a glass so it really is an amazing deal for the tastings. Hope to see you at Fifty Barrels soon!

May 24
2012

Fun Things to do in San Diego this Weekend!

by Nicole Hughes

The weekend is almost here, just hang in there only one more day! The start of free weekend concerts have begun see the list below.

Friday, May 25

Concerts on the Promenade @ Prestcott Promenade in El Cajon – The Concerts on the Promenade (formerly Concerts on the Green) take place at Prescott Promenade, a small park in downtown El Cajon. Each Friday beginning at 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. from May through September. The free, weekly Summer music series features top entertainers, food, dancing and drawings. This week the band is Coyote Band Country, for more information click here.

Saturday, May 26

Savvy Soiree Mother Daughter Tea @ Encinitas Community Center – As part of the inspiration board for this event I will be there on Saturday, and hope to see some of you as well! This is the 2nd annual Mother/Daughter tea event by lifestyle and etiquette expert Elaine Swann. Every attendee will walk away with a goody-bag filled with fantastic divalisious gifts from awesome sponsors. For more information on this event click here.

Gaslamp Music & Art Festival – With 22 stages and over 30 bands playing this is something you don’t want to miss! This event will be held entirely within the venues of the Gaslamp on real stages. The bands will be performing live at varied times throughout the day. There is no cover charge if you arrive between 1 p.m. and 9 p.m., after 9 there will be a cover charge. For more information and the full line up of bands click here.

Concert Series @ Coronado Ferry Landing – Saturday and Sundays throughout the summer enjoy free concerts at the Coronado Ferry Landing beginning at 2 p.m. Saturday the Stillettos will play and on Sunday the Blue Frog band. For more information click here.

Crafts for Kids @ Lakeshore Learning – In honor of Memorial Day the craft this week is a Patriotic Wand! Children can show off their patriotic spirit with this Memorial Day with a star-spangled wand they will love to waive. For more information or to find a Lakeshore Learning center near you click here.

Sunday, May 27

Strawberry Festival @ Historic Downtown Vista – The Vista Strawberry Festival is the only festival in San Diego County that celebrates Strawberries! Vista was once the “Strawberry Capital of the World” come enjoy the celebration of the strawberry with over 200 vendors, athletic competition, pie eating, costumes, beauty, carnival rides, music, food, and much more together from 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. For a list of times and event locations click here.

Coronado Concerts in the Park @ Spreckles Park – Every Sunday at Spreckles park located at Orange Avenue, between Sixth and Seventh Streets at 6 p.m. enjoy free family concerts. This week the band is the Coronado Community Concert band, for more information click here.

Ethnic Food Fair @ Balboa Park – This free family event features food and entertainment from around the world. It is held at the House of Pacific Relations International Cottages. There is a small fee for food but well worth it, for more information click here.

May 23
2012

Carlsbad TGIF Jazz in the Parks Schedule

by Nicole Hughes

Summer is coming! It is almost here and with it brings tons of free concerts! Last year we had a lot of fun going to the Carlsbad Jazz in the Park concerts. I love that you can pack snacks and wine to enjoy during the concert. The concerts are totally free not even a charge for parking. I would recommend getting there as early as you can because parking does become an issue. Remember that everyone wants to see the performers, so plan to bring LOW-BACKED chairs only. Shade structures are not allowed except along the back fences of the parks.

There is fun for the kids too! At the second concert in each park, Art At Jazz offers hands-on visual arts activities for younger TGIF Jazz audience members. All supplies are provided by the Carlsbad Friends of the Arts, it is held from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.

There are three different parks the concerts are held at between the end of June and the end of August. The concerts begin at 6 p.m. and end at 8 p.m. See the full list below for locations, dates and shows. For more information click here.

Stagecoach Park will host the first three concerts at 3420 Camino de los Coches.

June 29: Mofo Party Band; July 6: Big Time Operator; July 13: Cafe R&B.

Poinsettia Park hosts the next three concerts at 6600 Hidden Valley Road.

July 20: Steve Lucky & The Rhumba Burns; July 27: B-Side Players; August 3: Madame Le Roux & Krewe plus Euphoria Brass Band.

Calavera Hills Park hosts the last three concerts at 2997 Glasgow Drive.

August 10: Sierra Leone’s Refugee; August 17: Ruby & The Red Hots; August 24: Johnny Polanco Orchestra.

May 16
2012

Green Flash Concert Series Start Today!

by Nicole Hughes

Green Flash concerts are held at Birch Aquarium at Scripps La Jolla. The concerts are held the third Wednesday of every month, the 2012 dates are May 16, June 20, July 18, August 15, September 19. Tickets are available for purchase online or at the door, there are options for all concerts or you may purchase them as you go. The general admission price is $27 in advance or $32 at the door, the season pass is $130.

It is a beautiful venue pairing live music with panoramic ocean views on Birch Aquarium’s stunning outdoor Tide-Pool Plaza. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Concerts run from 6:45-9 p.m. Please note it is open to ages 21+ only.

Enjoy savory food and drink from French Gourmet and craft beers from Gordon Biersch Brewery (for purchase).

Please see below for the full line up for the 2012 Green Flash Concert Series:

Wednesday, May 16

Eve Selis

Five-time San Diego Music Awards winner Eve Selis blends many styles of American music into a high-caliber musical cocktail.

Wednesday, June 20

Needtobreathe

with Damon Castillo Band

This South Carolina-based quartet led by brothers Bear and Bo Rinehart has a fervent following. The band is known for its impressive vocals, rhythmic swagger, sweeping sonics, and self-penned, hard-rock anthems.

Wednesday, July 18

Matt Nathanson

Known for hits “Come On Get Higher” and “Faster,” singer-songwriter Matt Nathanson’s heartfelt lyrics and perfect blend of folk-rock style create the perfect soundtrack to a California summer evening.

Wednesday, August 15

The Dunwells

Striking an organic blend between acoustic and electric roots, UK band The Dunwells’ music feels both exciting fresh and warmly familiar.

AND

The Heartless Bastards

Texas-based band The Heartless Bastards’ eclectic, energetic and distinctive sound is marked by singer-songwriter Erika Wennerstrom’s remarkable voice, at turns primal and pleading, heartfelt and heroic.

Wednesday: Sept. 19

Steve Poltz

Playful singer-songwriter and San Diego legend Steve Poltz returns for a clever, creative and fun-filled evening. Always quirky and unpredictable.

May 10
2012

Fun Things to Do Mother’s Day Weekend!

by Nicole Hughes

Friday, May 11

Concerts on the Promenade @ Downtown El Cajon– This is a fun and FREE family event featuring 5 O’clock Shadow -Acoustic. For more information on this event visit the event website here.

Crusin’ Grand @ Downtown Escondido– Cruisin’ Grand is called one of the best cruises in the country. Stop by and see 1973 and earlier American-made Classics, Customs, Vintage, Muscle, and Hot Rods cruising Grand Ave, just like they did 50-60- years ago, on a Friday night. The bands playing tonight are Stage 1 @ Maple: Grand Cruzers and at Stage 2 @ Kalmia: Royals. For more information click here.

Saturday, May 12

Gator By the Bay & Blues Festival – This fun family event is a 3-day music and food festival with Blues, Cajun and Zydeco bands, dance lessons, food (lots of Louisiana Crawfish). There is a charge for entry to this fun festival, for more information visit the event website here.

Free Crafts for Kids @ Lakeshore Learning – Lakeshore Learning free crafts for kids is from 11:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. The craft this week is a “Handprint Keepsake” a mother’s day gift made by your child. For more information visit Lakeshore Learning website here.

Sunday, May 13

Mother’s Day Celebration @ the Flower Fields – This is one of the last weekends to visit the Carlsbad Flower Fields and a great place to take Mom! There are special activities planned for kids and mom’s don’t miss out! The price is $11 for adults, $6.00 for children, visit the Carlsbad Flower Fields website for more information.

Wacky Science Sundays @ Balboa Park – Get ready to explore the wild and wacky worlds of mysterious creatures, fascinating habitats, and phenomenal science hands-on! So, wind up your mental motor and cruise on down to surf some brain waves with the Frizz! The FREE (with paid admission) shows are at 12:15 PM and 2:15 PM. For more information visit the event website here.