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Apr
29

The Teagan Taylor Trio

is one of the most promising performing and recording artists to emerge onto the San Diego music scene, playing original music, standards, and contemporary jazz-pop crossovers. Their artistic desire is performing and producing music that is true to jazz traditions and relevant to modern songwriting, arranging and production standards.

Comprised of father Tim and twins Teagan and Dylan,

they make musical magic for the ears. The musicians of this trio can mesmerize audiences with their unique jazz style. It’s hard not to be drawn into this group’s sound; they are professional, polished and engaging. They perform at local venues, weddings, and private events

AND THIS SATURDAY

@

Martinis above Fourth

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taking the stage at 7pm….

The Trio

has rapidly ascended the ranks of the San Diego music scene, captivating audiences with their ability to skillfully blend genres into their own unique sound that’s complex yet catchy, and cutting-edge, capturing people’s attention through beautiful renditions of classic jazz standards, while blending in the band’s own originals that are “up-to-par” with the jazz classics.

Of their two albums ,”I CAN”T COMPLAIN” (2010) has 3 originals and 8 standards, while “WONDERLAND” (2012) is a songwriting project,featuring 10 originals and 2 standards.

Wonderland” was nominated “Best Jazz Album 2012″

by the San Diego Music Awards

Feb
05

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TOOTIE SAYS…

GRAB YOUR BEADS…..!!!!

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BEG, STEAL OR BORROW…

cause it’s all about the beads, well, sorta

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 The Greater San Diego Business Association

Charitable Foundation

 presents the

Hillcrest Mardi Gras Street Fair,

to be held

Tuesday, Feb. 12,2013

Foundation board members partnered with large-scale party planner

Bill Hardt for the annual Tuesday-night party.

Tickets for this year’s

Mardi Gras –

held from 6 to 11 pm at the intersection of Fourth and University Avenues

– are $15 advance sale and $20 the day of the event for general admission.

VIP tickets, which are $50 advance and $75 day of, include beer, wine and food in a special VIP section.

REMEMBER…

THE MORE BEADS THE BETTER!!!!

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For more information and to purchase tickets,

click HERE.

Dec
09

Babette Christmas Brunch Slide 

TODAY !!!!!!!!

It’s BINGO time …It’s HOLIDAY time…..It’s BABETTE TIME  !!!!!

with the wacky and witty

Babette Schwartz

at

Babette’s Bingo Brunch.

Mark your playing cards, yell bingo and win fabulous prizes. This event will sell out quickly so buy your tickets as soon as possible. Doors open with brunch service beginning at 11am and the balls start rolling at noon.

Tickets are $10 which gets you your bingo card and entrance to the event.

An a la carte Brunch Menu will be available

for you to order all your favorite MA4 food items.

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www.martinisabovefourth.com

Dec
07

Plancha Baja Med

Tuesday Popups at The Shack

If you missed the first Plancha Baja Med popup, it was a great event!

But don’t worry, Chef Chad White (Roseville, Sea Rocket, Gabardine, Counterpoint)

is having his SECOND Plancha Baja Med pop-up dinner

on Tuesday, December 11, 2012

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Plancha Baja Med is a popup concept that changes as Chef Chad White is inspired by his travels, his peers. A nonspecific dining experience that allows his imagination to run wild. Cooking however, wherever, and whenever he wants.

Plancha Baja Med

Chef Chad White’s

Second Popup Dinner

@

Carnitas’ Snack Shack

in North Park

MENU

APPLE BRULEE

lardo + rosemary-jalapeno seed dust + candied ginger

YUCA GNOCCHI

squid ink + lima bean ensalada + lemon + cotija crema

LOBSTER

humitas + abalone mushroom + salsify + scallion + lime

FLAN

tobacco + pickled grape  + salted peanut butter cookie

Carnitas’ Snack Shack

2632 University Avenue

Price Fixe: $65, service fee included + tax

First seating: 6:00pm Second seating: 8:30pm

Tickets: planchabajamed.brownpapertickets.com

 

CONGRATULATIONS ON A GREAT  YEAR,

MAY YOU HAVE MANY MORE!!!

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Dec
06

 

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The 19th Annual

 A Very Babette Christmas!

Starring Babette Schwartz!

Babette is leaving her bingo across the street and invading Mo’s for the holidays!

Join us for

A Very Babette Christmas –

a two night engagement starring

Babette Schwartz!

December 14 and 21,

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Babette will be hosting the pre-party at 7pm, followed by the show at 8pm!

She’s bringing friends and special guests to spice up the night!

Tickets are available at Babette Schwartz

(421 University Ave, 619.220.7048)

or at

Urban Mo’s (308 University Ave, 619.491.0400)!

This is going to be a festive holiday extravaganza you won’t want to miss!

Seats are filling up fast — don’t wait to get your tickets!

Dec
05

Celebrate The Boulevard’s Emerging ‘West End’

with a Holiday Touch El Cajon Boulevard and from Park to the 805, now being coined

‘The West End’,

is filling in quite nicely. 

starting with the

LAFAYETTE HOTEL…

Over the past year, the Media Arts Center, Tiger! Tiger!, Coffee & Tea Collective, and the Homebrewer established a cluster of locally serving businesses to support the 30th Street corridor. 

In just the last month, SD Soup Shoppe and Lil B’s followed their lead. 

As the expansion of businesses continues, so has

Boulevard Nights…

an event meant to integrate El Cajon Boulevard’s West End
into an evening of festive, creative, delectable delights.
Start at the Lafayette Hotel
for a classic display of holiday décor….
At 6pm, join Assemblymember Toni  Atkins, County Supervisor Ron Roberts,
Councilmember Todd Gloria,
and Risa Baron from SDG&E
who generously supported an LED upgrade of the 805 holiday bridge lights,
which shine brightly from Thanksgiving through the New Year.
Dec
04

Coronado Christmas Open House

&

Parade

Events will be held in different locations throughout Coronado.

The Recreation Department’s Snow Mountain takes place at the

Ferry Landing at 3-8 pm

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and Santa arrives at the Ferry Landing at 3:20 pm.

Merchants along Orange Avenue will have an open house from 5:30-9 pm.

at Orange & 8th Streets and ends at Dana Place.

The parade starts at 6pm

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The lighting of the Rotary Park Christmas Tree is at 7 pm

followed by music in the park.

Dec
03

Parade of Lights Spectator Cruise

Candy canes, hot cocoa and the reflections of our brightly lit city on the water make for a perfect December Sunday evening aboard the cozy comfort of a Flagship vessel.

Enjoy this cruise with the warmth of family and friends…..

What you get:

Narrated evening tour of the harbor and festive lights of the downtown skyline

  View of the

Holiday Boat Parade of Lights

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  Snacks bar available with Sodas, cocktails and various snack items

Candy canes for the kids

FLAGSHIP CRUISES & EVENTS

1050 N. Harbor

call us at

619-522-6155 or 1-855-955-9558

http://www.flagshipsd.com

Adults $35

Kids $17

 
 
Dec
02

Classic cocktail parties will have a new sparkle this season,

when one of San Diego’s most beloved neighborhood

s serves up a spirited approach to the holiday season.

the Hillcrest Taste n’ Tinis!

Tasters and toasters alike will indulge in a self-guided walking tour

of mouthwatering appetizers and festive beverages

on Thursday, December 13, 2012

from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM

Embark on a winter evening of wonderful cuisine from distinguished local chefs, offering an assortment of house specialties from hors d’oeuvres and entrees to delightfully sweet treats. Make your mouth feel merry with a variety of flavors, including spicy Spanish fare, fresh seafood, zesty Italian, classic American and many more delectable dishes.

In the midst of the culinary merriment, find warmth indoors by visiting participating retail shops, where you can delight in holiday shopping at Hillcrest’s best boutiques and shops, all-the-while, sipping on exquisite cocktails.

Peppermint martinis, creamy eggnog, Candy Cane Cosmopolitans, Scroogedrivers

and other tantalizing tastes will be mixed under the mistletoe, since each participating boutique will have its own bartender creating cocktails right in the store.

Enjoy the sampling, the shopping, and finding the perfect gift, and leave the rest to us – stop by the will-call booth for complimentary gift-wrapping, to finish your gift with some flare.

Hillcrest Taste n’ Tinis

will be the social event of the season, so don’t miss out!

Tickets for this savory affaire are $20 in advance

and $25 on the day of the event.

Participants in the cocktail portion of this event must be 21 years or older

and have a valid ID to enter.

Nov
30

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December Nights in Balboa Park…

12/ 7- 8/ 2012

Balboa Park December Nights,
the nation’s premier holiday festival,
will take place for the 35th consecutive year on Friday,
Dec. 7, 5-10pm, and Saturday, Dec. 8, noon-10pm.
As always, the event brings families and friends together to spread holiday joy,
learn more about the cultural value of Balboa Park and kick-off the
“most wonderful time of the year.”

Participating Balboa Park museums open their doors free of charge from 5-9 pm

both evenings and more than 300,000 visitors are expected to experience

the joy of San Diego’s largest free community festival.

Those who attend will participate in a truly multicultural experience,

enjoying food, music and entertainment from around the world.

Revelers can watch top-notch musical and dance performances,

enjoy delicious and diverse food choices and help spread a heavy dose of holiday cheer.

Some of the more well-known traditions include food from around the globe at the

International Christmas Festival at the House of Pacific Relations Cottages;

the annual Santa Lucia Procession at the Plaza de California;

unique gift shopping at the museum stores and with the artisans of Spanish Village;

and musical and dance presentations from the San Diego Junior Theatre,

San Diego Civic Youth Ballet, Del Cerro Baptist’s Christmas Story Tree,

and more.

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