La Jolla Music Society Presents Stellar 56th Winter Season!
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ake note of La Jolla Music Society’s dynamic 56th Anniversary Winter Season, kicking off Oct. 6, 2024, and continuing through June 2025. With 12 different series, including piano, chamber, recital, jazz, dance, global roots, kids, speakers and more; as well as a roster of performers including Wynton Marsalis, Joyce DiDonato, Emanuel Ax, Zakir Hussain, the London Symphony Orchestra, and both the Twyla Tharp and Martha Graham Dance Companys, the 56th edition features offerings for all audiences. Following is the 2024-25 Winter Season Schedule — Purchase...
Get Cookin’ With Fresh Olive Oils, Vinegars, Herbs and Spices at Old Town’s Temecula Olive Oil Company!
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Savor complimentary samples of fresh, antioxidant-rich olive oils, vinegars, herbs and spices at this culinary shop, one of two locations in Old Town San Diego. The bright boutique is a popular stop for locals and tourists strolling San Diego Avenue, Old Town's main thoroughfare. Family-owned and operated, this company of premier Southern California olive oil growers produces signature offerings such as Fresh Blood Orange Olive Oil, described as "an orange kissed by a raspberry." Vinegars include Fresh Apple Balsamico Bianco, perfect for summer salad dressings or...
San Diego Symphony Opens 2023-2024 Jacobs Masterworks Season at The Rady Shell!
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San Diego Symphony opens its 2023-2024 Jacobs Masterworks season with a jubilant and multifaceted program at The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park on Nov. 4! The Symphony, conducted by Rafael Payare with saxophonist Steven Banks, features a work by San Diego composer Texu Kim, the West Coast Premiere of Billy Childs’ Concerto for Saxophone, a World Premiere by Juan Colomer, and Richard Strauss’s Also Sprach Zarathustra. See this delightful concert under the stars! Tickets Gates open at 6 p.m.
Celebrate the Seasons at Rose’s Tasting Room!
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Spend your seasonal afternoons or evenings sharing local wines and microbrews (and non-alcoholic options!) at Rose’s Tasting Room, a warm and inviting family-owned shop in Old Town San Diego’s Fiesta de Reyes plaza. Wine and beer selections from San Diego County producers rotate monthly and keep happy customers coming back. Tastes, flights and bottles of red, white and rosé wines, as well as draft local craft beers, are available, not to mention an extensive offering of unique gifts and food items. Happy Hour runs from 3-5 p.m. daily...Hosting An Event This Season? Check Out Our Holiday Party & Event Planning Guide!
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Ready for a fun and festive holiday season? Book your holiday party, event, banquet, or other special occasion at these wineries, restaurants and hotels designed to impress! Check out our Holiday Party & Event Planning Guide for all the details here! https://buff.ly/49kItKP #SanDiego #SanDiegoCounty #November #Thanksgiving #holidays #Oceanside #Carlsbad #CarlsbadVillage #Encinitas #Vista #SanMarcos #Escondido #SolanaBeach #DelMar #OldTownSanDiego #OceanBeach #LaJolla #Coronado #MissionBeach #Temecula #TemeculaValley #Ramona #winetasting #shopping #dining #thingstodo #followppsd
Find One-Of-A-Kind Gifts and House collections and fashion at Bazaar Del Mundo Shops in Old Town!
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Fabulous treasures await you at Diane Powers’ Bazaar del Mundo Shops, voted “Best Place to Buy a Gift In San Diego” by the readers of CityBeat magazine. Located at the north entrance of historic Old Town, the charming village marketplace is overflowing with carefully selected fashions, accessories, folk art, colorful home accessories, artisan jewelry and crafts, handwoven textiles, and so much more. Many are one-of-a-kind collectibles. The Shops also feature an intimate courtyard where guests can read or relax by a sparkling fountain. Steps away,...
Make Tracks to Cougar Vineyard & Winery, Specializing in 100 Percent Estate-Grown Italian Varietals Paired with Picturesque Views of Temecula Valley.
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Make tracks to Cougar Vineyard & Winery, specializing in 100 percent estate-grown Italian varietals paired with picturesque views of Temecula Valley. Cougar not only grows its own grapes, but also produces and bottles its award-winning wines on site. The 17-acre property on the De Portola Wine Trail features a popular tasting room, barrel room, gift shop and live music Friday nights and Sunday afternoons. Order fresh salads, sandwiches, hot paninis and pizzas from Sangio’s Deli, kick back on the sunny patio, and raise...
Star studded team successfully spawns three Sunflower Sea Stars at Birch Aquarium at Scripps!
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Hope is on the horizon for the critically endangered Sunflower Sea Star thanks to a groundbreaking collaborative effort among accredited aquariums and zoos and research laboratories. [caption id="attachment_118687" align="alignnone" width="489"] Birch Aquarium at Scripps | Photo: Jordann Tomasek[/caption] LA JOLLA, CA (Oct. 18, 2023) — Birch Aquarium at Scripps Institution of Oceanography at UC San Diego successfully spawned three Sunflower Sea Stars in partnership with the Aquarium of the Pacific, Steinhart Aquarium at California Academy of Sciences, San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance (SDZWA) and the Sunflower...
Nestled in the picturesque rolling hills of the De Portola Wine Trail in Temecula is Fazeli Cellars!
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Behold bold reds, light whites and sweet rosés at this picturesque venue, where “Roots Run Deep.” Modern Moorish architecture and the Shiraz grape as the benchmark varietal combine to honor the Persian ancestry of welcoming owner BJ Fazeli. Dining is enjoyed in a luxurious alfresco setting from a second-floor covered patio overlooking Temecula’s panoramic valley. Savor everything from salads to flatbread from Baba Joon’s Kitchen – the winery’s A-rated Persian-Mediterranean inspired lunch destination. Patrons may also purchase wine flights, a glass or bottle along with...
The Only 100% Pure, Estate-Grown Olive Oil From Temecula Valley Wine Country is at Cougar Vineyard & Winery
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By Barbara Pape PassPort to San Diego Owners Rick and Jennifer Buffington are at it again this year with a new harvest of their 100% estate grown, extra virgin, Manzanillo Olive Oil. “A little spicy on the palate with a nice peppery finish" is how most would describe this 100% pure oil that is grown, milled, filtered, and bottled all in-house at their charming, family-owned winery on the De Portola Wine Trail in Temecula, Calif. Each year’s olive harvest varies in quantity, just...
Shop with Your Heart, Without Breaking Your Wallet at This Gem in Ocean Beach!
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Visit the San Diego thrift store with MORE! This gem in downtown Ocean Beach carries brand name clothing, shoes and accessories for the whole family as well as furniture, home décor, instruments, antiques, art, books, one-of-a-kind jewelry pieces and many more cool curios. Browse their hand-dyed tie dyes, hand-poured soy wax candles and abundance of plants. Be sure to check out their wide variety of guitar strings and accessories as well. Humble Heart truly has something for everyone, young and old. Whether you’re looking...
Free First Time Camping Program at Select County Parks!
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Free Camping for First Timers Within the County of San Diego’s Sustainability initiative is the goal to preserve, protect, maintain and cultivate natural environments where residents, visitors and future generations can spend quality time outside. One of the tactics to support this initiative is the launch of a First Time Camping Program – part of our overarching Experience the Outdoors program, which seeks to accommodate, educate and inspire park visitors. We recognize there are families in San Diego who do not camp, or even visit, parks. By...
Shop All Your Jewelry Needs in One Location at San Diego Jewelers Exchange!
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Shop this gem inside a historic building with eight floors of vendors offering jewelry, appraisals, repairs and custom designs. Find diamonds and gemstones, gold and silver Items, watches and so much more. Also choose from a wide selection of loose stones and have a custom piece created. Whether shopping for an engagement ring, wedding band, sparkly bracelet or other pretty bauble, find it all in one convenient location! Also enjoy great service and affordable prices. The exchange is located in downtown San Diego. Building Hours:...
Enjoy Breathtaking Views and Savor Award-Winning Wines at Inn at Churon Winery!
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Find peace and relaxation at this romantic inn and winery, combining a little bit of France with Temecula Wine Country. Enjoy award-winning Churon wines in the grand tasting room, with its long bar and carved wood wine racks and stately pillars. Stay for the night, a weekend or longer in one of 24 luxurious suites and enjoy a glass of wine in your jacuzzi tub for two, or by the fireplace. Wake up to hot air balloons drifting above the vineyards, and enjoy a gourmet breakfast in...
Fall is in Focus in Our October e-Newsletter! Check Out All The Fun!
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Fall is in focus in our October e-newsletter! Dare to enjoy spirited Halloween fun, free admission for kids at area museums, tasty happenings, Oktoberfest, winery events and many more things to do! Check it all out here: https://buff.ly/3F4tyqm #October #Halloween #Oktoberfest #KidsFreeSanDiego #fall #SanDiegoBay #SanDiego #Shopping #Dining #SanDiego #SanDiegoCounty #BalboaPark #SanDiegoMuseums #OceanBeach #Coronado #DelMar #Carlsbad #Oceanside #SanMarcos #Escondido #Temecula #Wineries #TemeculaValley #Ramona #RamonaWineries #DestinationShopping #VintageShops #HomeDecor #FlagshipCruises
Please Your Palate at Ponte Family Estate Winery’s Garden-Setting Restaurants!
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Indulge in farm-fresh California cuisine in gorgeous garden settings at the impressive Ponte Estate Family Winery, stretching over 310 acres in Temecula. The estate offers two restaurants for guests: With an emphasis on sustainability, The Restaurant at Ponte serves locally sourced produce, all-natural, hormone-free meats, and wild-caught or sustainably-farmed fish in a unique al fresco setting. Seasonal menu items include grilled Cajun steak and shrimp skewers, pan-seared salmon, wood-fired pizzas and superb sandwiches, all perfect for pairing with Ponte's signature wines. Cap off the experience with creamy cheesecake, coffee custard,...
Sneak Over to the Gaslamp’s Most Exclusive speakeasy, Prohibition, for an Evening of immersion into the World of F. Scott Fitzgerald and Beyond.
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Love glamour and Gatsby? Sneak over to the Gaslamp’s most exclusive speakeasy, Prohibition, for an evening of immersion into the world of F. Scott Fitzgerald and beyond. Located behind a covert entrance in San Diego’s Gaslamp Quarter, this 1920s-themed nightclub is the perfect escape, whether you’re celebrating something special or simply shrugging off the weight of the workweek, and offers craft cocktails, live music, and an atmosphere of civility. The enchanting nature of Prohibition is rooted in its exclusivity. The entrance is a need-to-know...
Steal Away For a Taste of Cuba at San Diego’s coolest Havana Cuisine and Cocktails Spot!
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Steal away for a taste of Cuba at San Diego’s coolest Havana cuisine and cocktails spot. Located on 5th Avenue just south of Market Street in the Gaslamp Quarter, Havana 1920 is simultaneously a step into the past and the best of today. With an atmosphere and aesthetic inspired by Prohibition-Era Cuba, stepping through the door is like taking a trip to Hemingway’s haven. Grab a quick bite at the counter downstairs, or escape to the sit-down dining room on the second floor decorated with...
Discover North Coast San Diego’s Award-Winning Theatre
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Discover immense talent and exceptional productions in an intimate setting at North Coast Repertory Theatre. Nestled in the seaside city of Solana Beach, the leading arts organization is enjoying its 42nd year. Producing seven diverse main stage plays and a special holiday show each year, the popular venue offers opportunities for local playwrights, actors, directors and designers. Its Theatre School also stages several works, highlighting the acting and technical accomplishments of its young students aiming for theatrical careers. In addition to the Rep's award-winning...
Dine under the sun or stars, dive into whale-watching, enjoy high-speed jet boat fun, and take in the scenery aboard the ferry to and from Coronado — all with Flagship Cruises & Events!
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Dine under the sun or stars, dive into whale-watching, enjoy high-speed jet boat fun, and take in the scenery aboard the ferry to and from Coronado — all with Flagship Cruises & Events! The only locally and family-owned and-operated fleet, yacht charter, tour, and event company sails around San Diego Bay year-round, offering breathtaking city and harbor views. Dinner and Sunday Brunch cruises feature a taste of local history, scenic sights, and sumptuous California cuisine from Flagship’s onboard chef. Choose indoor or outdoor seating when booking, and...