Cygnet Theatre, Stages Critically Acclaimed Musicals and Plays in San Diego’s Old Town
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Enjoy a memorable night out at Cygnet Theatre, staging critically acclaimed musicals and plays in San Diego’s Old Town. Patrons excellent view from every one of the theatre’s 246 seats, air conditioning, state-of-the-art lighting and sound and free parking. Restaurants and shops are just steps away. Cygnet launches its 13th season in July, 2015, with a diverse slate of shows. Leading the way will be “Dogfight” (July 16–Aug. 23), a musical set amid wartime. In the fall, Cygnet’s tradition of shows performed in rotating rep...Kids! Jump Into Summer At PlayWerx!
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Summer’s almost here but from the looks of things, kids at PlayWerx have gotten a head start. Toddlers and older boys and girls love swinging, sliding and jumping around inside this exciting Carlsbad facility year-round. The mega-sized, multi-story play structure is the main attraction, letting kids climb onto different levels, wiggle through mazes and bounce around in the mini-ball pits, all to their heart’s content. Little ones 24 months and younger can also spend time in the facility’s toys and books room. Fun For Parents...
Springtime Means It’s Strawberry Season at Coco’s!
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Savor springtime selections and save room for strawberry pie at Coco’s Bakery Restaurant. Seasonal dishes, with spicy sriracha sauce, include Fiery Grilled Chicken Salad, Firecracker Chicken Sandwich and Red Thai Chicken Pasta. Or try Coco’s Pick 2 Combos, featuring two main course choices, a vegetable and side, for only $15.99 each. Entree choices include Grilled Atlantic Salmon, St. Louis Ribs, a juicy 4 oz. Top Sirloin and more! For dessert, try California-grown, hand-picked strawberries in four flavors of strawberry pie, like Strawberry Chocolate Harvest Pie...
Head For San Elijo Hills and Its New Homes
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[caption id="attachment_644" align="alignnone" width="700"] The Estates at San Elijo Hills[/caption] If you've ever taken in the mountain-top view from Double Peak Park in San Marcos, then you've noticed the remarkable master-planned community of San Elijo Hills. Cyclists, runners and motorists who make the trek regularly up the winding road to the peak are rewarded with a bird's eye-view of San Elijo's various neighborhoods, along with the Pacific Ocean six miles to the west. Aside from its spectacular lofty location, San Elijo Hills' appeal is primarily...
Friends and Family Will Flock to Chicken Charlie’s FryBQ
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By Carolyn Howard PassPort to San Diego I brought my 11-year-old son with me to Chicken Charlie's on a late Thursday afternoon. Already familiar with Chicken Charlie's deep-fried treats from the San Diego County Fair, I was now visiting Charlie's first restaurant, which opened in October at the corner Balboa and Genesee Avenues in Clairemont. A healthy eater, I tend to steer clear of fried foods. This time though, I sampled several different of Charlie's signature items. My "bites" turned into my polishing off most...
25th Annual Taste of Mainstreet, Encinitas 101
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By Cynthia Lamont PassPort to San Diego I recently attended the 25th Annual Taste of Main Street Encinitas 101, which was attended by over 1,000 foodies. Over 30 restaurants, taverns and stores participated in this event to promote the areas exceptional dining venues. Sip Stops (wine and beer) where hosted by local shops and salons. I discovered many hidden treasure restaurants and enjoyed visiting and sampling these restaurants specialties, while listening and enjoying live music at multiple venues. My first stop was the Lumberyard Shopping...
Panda Inn Pleases the Palate
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By Cathy Hendrie Passport to San Diego Panda Inn, a white-tablecloth restaurant with a top-floor location in downtown’s Horton Plaza shopping center, literally rolls out the red carpet for it patrons. The parent of the Panda Express take-out food chain invites guests in with its cheerful entrance, while tasty and textured cuisine keeps them coming back. The exceptional welcome is topped only by the experience inside: The color red, symbolizing good luck in Chinese culture, adorns walls, art and even the napkins. The service is...Farm to Bay Food & Wine Classic Hosted by the Living Coast Discovery Center. Tickets On Sale Now.
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Living Coast Discovery Center to Host Farm to Bay Food & Wine Classic on Saturday, Aug. 2 Culinary Chair Joe Busalacchi, dozens of San Diego’s top restaurants, wineries, breweries and other purveyors team up to support coastal wildlife, conservation and education programs. The Living Coast Discovery Center, a nonprofit zoo and aquarium on the southern edge of San Diego Bay in Chula Vista, will host its fifth annual Food & Wine Classic on Saturday, Aug. 2 from 4 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. The Farm to...
Living Coast Discovery Center Comes Alive at Night!
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Looking for a Fun Family Outing? The Living Coast Discovery Center has just the adventure the entire family will enjoy! Come explore the Center after dark! Overnight Adventures are a one-of-a-kind overnight experience that include a full evening of fun activities and animal encounters finished with a movie and cozy indoor camping. The next morning, campers enjoy a continental breakfast and more opportunities to meet local wildlife up-close. Children ages 5 and up are welcome. A light snack is provided at night, and a continental...
Hands-On Fun Inspires Minds of All Ages at Fleet Center
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[caption id="attachment_555" align="alignnone" width="736"]'Illusion: Nothing As It Seems' exhibit[/caption] By the Reuben H. Fleet Science Center For PassPort to San Diego Don’t just look ... touch! At the Reuben H. Fleet Science Center, science comes alive through hands-on learning experiences designed to wow and inspire visitors of all ages. Create colored shadows, touch a tornado, examine the vibration of guitar strings and engage with a variety of scientific phenomena through more than 100 “do touch” exhibits. Creative visitors will love imagining, inventing, designing and experimenting...
Viejas Casino-Win A 2014 Mercedes-Benz-CLA
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Class. Luxury. Agility. NINE 2014 Mercedes-Benz CLA Winners Throughout April! For over 90 years, Mercedes-Benz has been the first name in luxury automobiles. With the CLA’s unprecedented combination of tradition, modern design and amenities, it takes a bold step into the future... PLUS, 81 Lucky Guests Get $1,000 in Cash! Earn entries by playing with your V Club Card April 1st – 30th. Each entry is just FIVE points! Activate your entries each drawing day—and remember to swipe your V Club Card at a kiosk...
Mission Federal Credit Union Offers Low Rate Auto Loans
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Auto Loan rates as low as 1.89% APR up to 72 months Sweetheart of a Deal If you’ve had your eye on a new car, you’ll love that Mission Fed is offering Auto Loan rates as low as 1.89% APR up to 72 months. Plus, you have the sweet option to defer your first payment for 90 days. Keep your options open You can use your Mission Fed Auto Loan to purchase a new or pre-owned vehicle, refinance your Auto Loan from another lender for...
Butterfly Pavilion Taking Wing at Cuyamaca College
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Visitors to the the Water Conservation Garden on the campus of Cuyamaca College are in for a treat April 5. That’s when the Dorcas E. Utter Memorial Butterfly Pavilion takes wing. The grand-opening celebration will feature a full day of family-friendly activities: • Miss Metamorphosis will teach children about monarchs during Story Time in the gazebo (at 9:30 a.m., 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.) and be available for photo opportunities throughout the day. • Ms. Smarty-Plants™ will lead a Pollinator Parade and butterfly release at...
Front Row For Roller Derby Day at Skateworld
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By Carolyn Howard Passport to San Diego On a recent Saturday evening, I took my parents, my son and his friend to San Diego Skateworld to watch a women's roller-derby match. We had front-row seats and had never attended a roller derby event. It was easy enough to follow, although I myself, do not see the desire to get bumped and bruised for any reason. There was music, a halftime show and a drawing, where I actually won a nice gift basket! I think the...
Gliderport Cafe Hosting Ragnar Runners
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“Run. Drive. Sleep? Repeat.” That’s the 200-mile Ragnar Relay, an overnight running relay race set for April 4-5. Teams of 12 run over two days and one night, conquering challenges and celebrating shared accomplishments. Again this year, the Huntington Beach-to-San Diego event includes the spectacular Torrey Pines Gliderport in La Jolla as one of its exchange stops. The Gliderport’s Cliffhanger Cafe, with breathtaking views of the Pacific Ocean, will open early Saturday, April 5 (around 6 a.m.) and serve a breakfast buffet for runners, employees...
My Son and I Loved San Diego Skateworld!
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By Carolyn Howard Passport to San Diego Sunday, March 2, was a cold, rainy day so I took my son and his friend to San Diego Skateworld for the first time. It had been 35 years since I had gone roller-skating and it was my 10-year-old son's first time. The rink was packed! Birthday parties and families were all having a great time skating to top-40 hits. It took a few times around the rink before it began to come back to me. My son,...
Bite of Boston Stores Celebrating Anniversaries
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Transplanted New Englanders hankering for a a bowl of creamy clam "chowda" or a "lobstah" roll will find themselves right at home at Bite of Boston, a charming eatery serving three San Diego County locations. Almost every menu item is flown in straight from the East Coast twice a week, with the aforementioned lobster roll attracting patrons for miles. It features healthy chunks of Maine lobster, mixed with celery and mayonnaise, stuffed into a butter-grilled Frankfurt roll. [caption id="attachment_644" align="alignright" width="300"] Delicious Lobster Roll[/caption] Bostonians...