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Free Flight Exotic Bird Sanctuary to hold Tropical Sunset fundraiser Free Flight, Del Mar’s one-of-a-kind bird sanctuary will hold its annual “Tropical Sunset” fundraiser on Saturday, Sept. 22. Please come and support Dr. Bob Stonebreaker’s lifelong passion and vision for these beautiful exotic birds. All are welcome. The event will feature great silent auction items, a raffle for a plasma screen TV donated by MurrayDES, dinner served by Sabor De Vida (Brazilian BBQ), drinks, wine tasting and live music performed by the Stateside Islander Crew, and complimentary valet for that extra convenience. Free Flight Birds will be out and about to visit with all the attendees! All proceeds support Free Flight Exotic Bird Sanctuary, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation dedicated to the nurturing, rehabilitation, and placement of companion birds. This event will be held at Free Flight, 2132 Jimmy Durante Blvd, Del Mar 92014 on Saturday Sept. 22, from 6:30 to 9:30PM. Tickets are $40 each or $75 for a VIP parrot encounter and show before the event (arrive at 6 p.m.). Order tickets online via www.freeflightbirds.org. Tickets may also be purchased at the door; however, door prices are $50 each.
Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo coming to The Belly Up Four-time Grammy winner Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo will perform at The Belly Up in Solana Beach on Friday, Sept. 14, at 7 p.m. Known as one of the most influential couples in rock & roll, hits by Benatar/Giraldo include “Love Is a Battlefield,” “Hit Me with Your Best Shot,” “Heartbreaker,” “Promises in the Dark,” and “We Belong.” The powerhouse duo has been married and making music together for more than 30 years. Their groundbreaking path of success includes a collection of multi-platinum albums, Top 40 singles, Grammys and American Music Awards, plus rave reviews and countless sold-out concerts. For tickets and more information, visit www.bellyup.com or www.benatargiraldo. com. The Belly Up is located at 143 S Cedros Ave., Solana Beach, 92075; (858) 481-8140.
Local author to appear at Sept. 11 Solana Beach Library event On Tuesday night, Sept. 11, at 6:30 p.m. at the Solana Beach Library, the Friends of the Library are hosting a presentation by local author Professor Keith Meldahl, who returns to the library to speak about his new book, “Rough-Hewn Land: A Geological Survey from California to the Rocky Mountains.” This book takes readers on a field trip from the Bay area to the Rockies and offers a fascinating guide to the settlement of the West. Meldahl is a geology and oceanogrphic professor at Mira Mesa College. The Solana Beach Library is located at 157 Stevens Avenue, Solana Beach, CA (telephone 858-755-1404). This program is free to the public.
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San Diego Musical Theatre to present ‘Footloose’ San Diego Musical Theatre recently announced the third production of its 2012 season, “Footloose,” to run Sept. 28 - Oct. 14 at the Birch North Park Theatre. One of the most explosive movie musicals in recent memory bursts onto the live stage with exhilarating results. This heartfelt story is of a father longing for the son he lost and of a young man aching for the father who walked out on him. To the rockin’ rhythm of its Oscar and Tony-nominated top 40 score (the soundtrack album reached number one on the Billboard charts and has sold over 15 million copies!) and augmented with dynamic new songs for the stage musical, “Footloose” celebrates the wisdom of listening to young people, guiding them with a warm heart and an open mind. Group discounts for parties of 10 or more are available by calling the administrative office at 858-560-5740. For individual tickets contact the administrative office at 858-5605740 or visit SDMT online at www.sdmt.org.
Piazza Carmel offers special ‘Taste Of’ event Sept. 12 Get ready for a fantastic night of food, music and community. It’s time for you to have a Taste of Piazza Carmel! On Wednesday, Sept. 12, don’t miss your chance to sample delicious cuisine from various restaurants located in the Piazza Carmel shopping center from 5-7 p.m. While you dine on delectable treats, you will dance the night away with live music and potentially go home with some amazing raffle prizes. Make sure to bring your children, who can get creative with free kids crafts and by getting their face painted. Tickets are only $8 for adults and $5 for children under 12 years old, with all proceeds benefiting the Carmel Valley Library. Come out to have fun, be fed and to support your community! Piazza Carmel is located at Valley Centre Dr. and Carmel Creek Rd. in Carmel Valley.
Del Mar Art Center heating up with new art reception to be held Sept. 8 Not since Yves Klein (1928-1962) has an artist so boldly harnessed fire as a medium to construct a human portrait. The seven-foot tall anthropometry “Carol-Ann on Fire,” by San Diego artist Robert Glick, is an abstract expose of the female spirit. The model appears to climb to new heights, poised in a delicate balance between uncharted boarders. Glick’s work has been shown at prestigious locations such as the Oceanside Museum of Art and Amsterdam Whitney Gallery in New York city. When asked about his fire paintings, he responded: “when flames leap headlong into the void they leave behind an unsullied imprint, a shining moment — pure energy incarnate,” an applicable description of his latest piece set in a salon-style show at the Del Mar Art Center. “Carol-Ann on Fire” is the giant of the exhibit, both in size and creativity, and revitalizes abstract portraiture in a way not seen in years. Don’t miss this gem of the collection at the artists’ reception Saturday, Sept. 8, from 6-9 p.m. at the Del Mar Art Center Gallery, Del Mar Plaza, 1555 Camino Del Mar, Suite 122; www.dmacgallery.com.
Cardiff Greek Festival 2012 is Sept. 8-9 Be Greek for the day and enjoy authentic food, music, live entertainment, dancing, and more for the entire family at the 34th annual Greek Festival held at Saints Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church on Saturday, Sept. 8 from 10 a.m. - 10 p.m., and Sunday, Sept. 9 from 11 a.m. - 9 p.m. The event is located half-mile east of I-5 at the Manchester Avenue exit in Cardiff-bythe-Sea. Admission is $3 for adults and free for children under 12. Free parking is available at adjacent Mira Costa College. For two days, the church grounds are transformed into a quaint Greek village atmosphere where you can experience fine food, traditional Greek dancing,
and the warmth of Greek hospitality. The open marketplace typifies a traditional Bazaar with Greek imports, pottery, fine jewelry, artwork, Greek Deli specialty food items, a selection of special Greek wines, and an array of items at YiaYia’s (Grandma’s) Treasures. Visit the North County Greek School booth and learn to say and write your name in Greek. Then get a personalized T-shirt with your new name in Greek letters. While adults are shopping, the children can enjoy the Olympics themed Fun Zone with crafts, game booths and miniature golf. Tickets can be purchased at the festival or on the website at cardiffgreekfest.com.
San Elijo Lagoon Nature Center to hold Docent Open House A Docent Open House will be held on Saturday, Sept. 8, from 3-5 p.m. at the San Elijo Lagoon Nature Center. Enjoy refreshments and learn about the Conservancy’s education program. RSVP at info@sanelijo.org. Fall training begins Oct. 2 and ends Nov. 27 (Tuesdays from 9 a.m. - noon, and two Saturday mornings). To help engage the public and to introduce the wonders of the Reserve to the community, the Conservancy offer hundreds of free educational programs annually to schools and the public. In order to do this, the Conservancy relies heavily on volunteers (docent-naturalists) to carry out the educational programs in the field. As the education program grows in popularity, the Conservancy needs to constantly seek and train new docents to lead groups on walks in the lagoon. Apply by Sept. 21. For more information, visit www.SanElijo.org/volunteer-docent; (760) 436-3944, ext. 701.
Jewel to perform at ‘Rachel’s Brunch’ in La Jolla Sept. 9 Singer Jewel will perform Saturday, Sept. 9, from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at Rachel’s Brunch, an event organized by James Brennan to support Rachel’s House, which is run by San Diego’s Catholic Charities and provides services for homeless women and their children. The event, which will also feature a brunch and live auction, will be held at the La Jolla estate of Joan Waitt. For tickets and more information, visit http://www.ccdsd.org/rachelsbrunch2012.php.