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Dining, Sipping, and Drinking Meritage Wine Market and Tasting Room

Meritage will be open for Christmas Eve from 10am to 4pm, but will be closed Christmas Day, and will be open New Year’s Eve from 10am to 6:30pm, and closed New Year’s Day. They will be having an exceptional Champagne Tasting on December 5. Please check their website for details. Over the past thirteen years, Meritage Wine Market has won multiple awards including “Best Wine Shop in San Diego.” They opened in 2002 and have evolved into a multi-level wine experience. Whether you are looking for stress-free wedding wine services, want to give that perfect gift, or need a great bottle of wine for dinner, Meritage is known for its exemplary customer service and personal touch. Present this offer to a sales representative and receive 10% OFF ANY PURCHASE of a case or more.

Open Tuesday through Saturday from 10am to 6:30pm, the staff at Meritage Wine Market is ready to help you find the perfect bottle

of wine or Champagne this holiday season. Meritage invites you to stop in and enjoy tasting a selection of 16 different wines from their Enomatic Wine Tasting Machines, while relaxing on their outdoor patio. Weekly tastings are themed and held every Friday night from 6 to 8 PM and include 6 different wines from all over the world for you to enjoy. Meritage presents intimate wine seminars and dinners in their private Cellar Room several times a month, in addition to hosting a wine school. Ask about their Wine of the Month Club. In addition, Meritage is actively involved with multiple charity organizations and events, including Make-A-Wish San Diego and their annual Wine & Wishes Tasting Event.

Meritage is located in the Rancho Santa Fe Plaza at 162 S. Rancho Santa Fe Road, Encinitas 92024. Call (760) 479-2500 or visit their website at www.meritagewinemarket.com.

Bentley’s Steak and Chop House

Open Christmas Eve from 5-9 or 10pm, and New Year’s Eve from 5-10pm, Bentley’s serves the finest steaks, prime rib, lamb chops, pork, chicken, and seafood from around the world. It is located in the Rancho Santa Fe Plaza in the same shopping center as Harvest Ranch Market on the corner of Encinitas Blvd and Manchester Ave. Enjoy the big city steakhouse experience without the big city drive and prices. Encinitas residents, Tom and Diane Fulkerson, are the owners; and Tom has over 40 years experience in fine restaurant operations including Hungry Hunter, Carlos Murphy’s and others. The Fulkersons are dedicated to providing a high quality dining and entertainment experience in a classic steak house atmosphere.

Their extensive Steak and Chop menu includes: a 16 oz Kansas City Strip bone-in; a Whiskey Peppercorn New York Strip; 8 and 11 oz Filet Mignons; a Double Thick Pork Chop; and their famous BBQ

Baby Back Ribs, slow roasted and glazed with their award-winning BBQ sauce. Their Prime Rib is awesome and comes in 10, 14, and 24 oz, slow-roasted for seven hours to ensure that it’s the most tender and flavorful possible.

Bentley’s features one of North County’s most extensive wine lists.

They offer $15.95 dinner specials every Sunday and Monday with your choice of Filet Mignon, Prime Rib, or Atlantic Salmon. They have a great Happy Hour everyday except Sunday with drink and food specials at the bar. Bentley’s is located in the Rancho Santa Fe Plaza at 162 Rancho Santa Fe Rd. in Encinitas. Call (760) 632-9333 or visit www.bentleyssteak.com.

Present this offer and receive $10 OFF WITH PURCHASE OF ANY 2 ENTREES (over $19.95 each). Valid any day except holidays.

This year is the Original Pancake House’s 20th anniversary. OPH is a third generation business that originated in Portland, Oregon. Their signature breakfast dishes include The Dutch Baby, Mushroom Omelet with mushroom sherry sauce, and their Apple Pancakes. They’ve been the locals’ choice for the ultimate breakfast in San Diego ever since they opened the first franchise in San Diego in 1979. They are located in Encinitas, Vista, San Diego, Kearney Mesa, Poway and Temecula.

Their world famous original recipes are from all over the world, and incorporate the very finest ingredients, such as USDAA grade butter, pure 36% whipping cream, fresh grade AA eggs, hard wheat unbleached flour, and their own homemade sourdough starter recipe.

Their batters and sauces are made fresh daily in each restaurant’s kitchen; and their coffee is their own special blend. Try OPH’s special thick sliced bacon and their amazing omelets; and we highly recommend their gourmet cherry Kijafa crepes.

If you’ve never tried The Original Pancake House, you’re long overdue; and if you’re already a regular, then you know what we’re talking about. Experience the flavor, the atmosphere, the attention to quality and service, and the ultimate breakfast favorite for San Diegans for over 35 years. The Original Pancake House is located in Rancho Santa Fe Plaza at 160 S. Rancho Santa Fe Road, Encinitas 92024. Call (760) 943-1939 or visit www.originalpancakehouse.com.

Harvest Ranch Market

Harvest Ranch Market is Rancho Santa Fe Plaza’s anchor and is a purveyor of fine foods, gourmet deli meats, poultry, seafood, salads, organic fruit and produce, international cheeses, wines and products of the world. Harvest Ranch Market is a gourmet market that has been serving the San Diego Community for over 17 years.

Locally owned and operated, they feature a full-service butcher shop with premium Brandt Beef and Snake River Farms Idaho Kobe Beef, Midwestern Pork, Milk-fed Veal, Colorado Lamb, fresh air-chilled Chicken and Sushi-grade seafood. Their deli kitchen features all natural, made-from-scratch, restaurant quality foods and a sandwich deli featuring Boar’s Head Brand deli meats and cheeses and a wide selection of homemade salads. They offer sandwiches, salads and bakery items daily. The

produce department features a variety of organic and local produce, as well as imported produce from South America. Besides traditional grocery items, Harvest Ranch’s buyers bring in gourmet foods from around the globe specializing in imported rare cheeses, foods and delicacies, including decadent pâtés and foie gras, Prosciutto di Parma and Jamón Serrano, specialty olives and fragrant olive oils, Russian caviar, smoked wild salmon, Escargot, Truffles and exotic mushrooms, as well as coffees and teas and exquisite chocolates and desserts. The wine department is second to none and each store has a team of experienced wine connoisseurs.

Harvest Ranch Market is located in the Rancho Santa Fe Plaza at 162 S. Rancho Santa Fe Road, Encinitas 92014. Visit their website at www. harvestranchmarkets.com.

Firenze Trattoria

Located in Rancho Santa Fe Plaza, at the junction where Encinitas meets Rancho Santa Fe, Firenze Trattoria will be open Christmas Eve and closed Christmas Day, and open New Year’s Eve with live jazz, serving a three course prix fixe menu. The cost is $65 per person. See their website for the full NYE menu. They will be open at 3pm on New Year’s Day. Firenze is celebrating their 20th anniversary this year. Their longevity speaks volumes about their cuisine and service. As owner/restaurateur, Barry Podwell, explains, “We don’t have the luxury of having spectacular ocean views like so many restaurants along the coast, so our food has to be very good to keep us here all these years.” It’s true. Firenze Trattoria may not have the ocean, but it certainly does have spectacular food.

They are 2015 winners of the Diners Choice Award from Open Table and have won numerous awards over the years, including Wine Spectator Award of Excellence, and Best Italian by Ranch and Coast. Firenze Trattoria’s authentic Italian cuisine evokes thoughts of Italy’s Tuscany coast with its romance and flavors. The extensive

menu includes a plethora of local favorites, too many to list; but we especially recommend their signature Lasagne Firenze. Every Italian restaurant boasts about their lasagna, but this one is truly special.

It’s hard to see the layers of ricotta cheese, a mixture of beef, chicken, and sausage, fresh Roma tomato, mushroom, and parmesan atop marinara sauce, because it’s completely covered with a super light and creamy béchamel sauce. It’s absolutely delicious. Other recommended dishes include: Calamari Fritti Antipasti, with lightly battered, deep fried calamari served with piquant marinara sauce; Risotto Portofino, grilled jumbo shrimp served with artichoke hearts and asparagus, surrounding a center mound of risotto. From Filet Mignon al Casino to Butternut Squash Ravioli, you just can’t miss.

Happy Hour is 4-6:30pm Mon-Sun with a popular discounted bar menu for food, wine, cocktails, and beer. Jazz on the Patio is lively every Sunday through Sept. from 5-8:30pm. Mondays offer 1/2 off bottles of wine. Firenze Trattoria is located at 162 South Rancho Santa Fe Rd, Encinitas 92024. Call (760) 944-9000 or visit www.firenzetrattoria.com.

Champagne French Bakery Café has locations in Del Mar Highlands, Encinitas, and Carmel Mountain. Champagne has been serving a fusion of modern and traditional French cuisine since 1987. They have an assortment of coffees, teas, breads, pastries, cakes, tarts, cookies, sandwiches, salads and soups. They are famous for their pastries, including a variety of croissants, custard brioche, cinnamon roll, raisin scone (one of our favorites), and cranberry muffin. Desserts include such delights as: Napoleon, which is a crispy puffed pastry layered with vanilla cream and topped with fondant and chocolate; crème brulee; vanilla éclair; bread pudding; and chocolate dipped

strawberries. They also serve cakes, tarts, and cookies. One of our favorites is their raspberry cookie, which is two soft cookies sandwiched with raspberry preserves and half is dipped in dark chocolate.

Try Champagne French Bakery Café for lunch under an umbrella in front of the Rancho Santa Fe Plaza clock tower and fountain. Sandwiches include a wonderful assortment of French Dip, Turkey Florentine Panini, and Chicken Pesto. They also serve delicious salads and soups. Champagne Bakery is in the Rancho Santa Fe Plaza next to Harvest Ranch Market at 162 S. Rancho Santa Fe Road, Encinitas 92024. Call (760) 944-9446 or visit www.champagnebakery.com.

Original Pancake House (OPH)

Champagne French Bakery Café

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DECEMBER

Through 12/21 The Griswold Awards—Post your extreme Christmas home light display photos and vids at WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/THEGRISWOLDAWARDSSANDIEGO Through 12/6 White Christmas at the San Diego Musical Theatre. WWW.SDMT.ORG Through 12/10 Markings // Nan Curtis Art Exhibit at MiraCosta College Kruglak Gallery.

Free Admission. miracosta.edu/events Through 12/20 Tinsel Town Christmas at the Patio Playhouse, Escondido.

WWW.PATIOPLAYHOUSE.COM Through 12/24 Art of the Holiday at The Janice Griffiths Gallery in Fallbrook. Free admission and parking. WWW.FALLBROOKARTCENTER.ORG Through 12/31 San Dieguito Heritage Museum new exhibit “Paul Ecke Ranch 100 Years of Blooming History” 450 Quail Gardens Dr Encinitas WWW.SDHERITAGEMUSEUM@GMAIL.COM. Through 12/26 Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas! at the Old Globe Theatre, San Diego. HTTPS://THEOLDGLOBE.ORG Through 12/30 Welk Illusions with Anthony Hernandez at Welk Resorts San Diego Theatre. WWW.WELKRESORTS.COM Through 12/31 Plaid Tidings Holiday Edition of Forever Plaid at Welk Resorts San Diego Theatre. WWW.WELKRESORTS.COM Through 12/31 Million Dollar Quartet The Musical at Welk Resorts Branson Theatre.

WWW.WELKRESORTS.COM Through 1/2 Not Your Grandma’s Quilts art exhibit at Rancho Buena Vista Adobe Art Gallery, Vista. HTTP://RANCHOBUENAVISTAADOBE.COM/ Through 1/3 Holiday Snow Days at Legoland with admission ticket. Throw real snowballs, enjoy snow tubing and snow play. WWW.CALIFORNIA.LEGOLAND.COM Through 1/3 Sea World’s Christmas Celebration. Free with park admission. Dazzling decorations, merry music making and heart-warming holiday shows: Clyde in Clyde & Seamore’s Christmas Special, Dolphin Island Christmas and Shamu Christmas Miracles. WWW.SEAWORLDSANDIEGO.COM Through 1/3 DELights at Hotel Del Coronado. 4-9:30pm in the Garden Patio. More holiday magic, a glittering light show and holiday experience. $25 admission.

Portion of proceeds benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation® of San Diego.

WWW.HOTELDEL.COM Through 1/3 Fantasy on Ice presented by Rady Children’s Hospital – Outdoor ice skating at the New Ice Rink at Liberty Station, (619) 222-1970. WWW.FANTASYONICESD.COM Through 1/7 11th Annual Skating by the Sea at Hotel Del Coronado. Outdoor skating rink on the beach. Tickets $25/person includes skate rental. WWW.HOTELDEL.COM Through 1/31 Meet Me In St. Louis at Welk Resorts San Diego Theatre. WWW.WELKRESORTS.COM 12/1 Cannon Art Gallery’s 7th Invitational exhibition at the William D. Cannon Art Gallery, Carlsbad, 11am-5pm. Featuring work of four San Diego County artists.

WWW.CARLSBADCA.GOV 12/1 Grouch & Eligh with Chali 2na at Observatory North Park, San Diego, 8pm.

HTTP://OBSERVATORYSD.COM/ 12/1 An Evening with David Lindley at Belly Up Tavern, Solana Beach, 8pm.

WWW.BELLYUP.COM 12/1 Tree Lighting Ceremonies page 27 12/1-6 USTA National Men’s 40, Women’s 40, Mixed 40, Father-Son, GrandfatherGrandson Hard Court Championships at La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club.

WWW.LJBTC.COM 12/1-23 Festival of Trees Charity Auction at Park Hyatt Aviara Resort, (760) 448-1234.

WWW.PARKHYATTAVIARA.COM 12/2 Applied Jazz & Commercial Music Showcase featuring Bob Boss at MiraCosta College Studio A (Room 2218), 7:30pm. miracosta.edu/events 12/2 A Johnnyswim Christmas at Belly Up Tavern, Solana Beach, 8pm. WWW.BELLYUP.COM 12/2 Holiday Festival for the entire family at Hotel Del Coronado. Performances, outdoor ice-skating, holiday booths, photos with Santa and fireworks. WWW.HOTELDEL.COM 12/2 Annual Holiday Event at Del Mar Highlands Town Center, 5-7:30pm. Spectacular holiday laser light show and visits with Santa. WWW.DELMARHIGHLANDSTOWNCENTER.COM 12/2 Lake Poway Trout Season Opening Day (depending on the water temperature).

6am-5pm. HTTP://POWAY.ORG/809/2015-2016-TROUT-SEASON 12/2-27 A Snow White Christmas at Laguna Playhouse, Laguna Beach.

WWW.LAGUNAPLAYHOUSE.COM 12/2-27 Holiday Afternoon Tea at Fairmont Grand Del Mar Resort, San Diego, Wednesday – Sunday, 2-4pm.

WWW.FAIRMONT.COM/SAN-DIEGO/ACTIVITIES-SERVICES/EVENT-CALENDAR/ 12/3 Oceanside Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony at Regal Cinema Plaza, 5:30-8:30pm.

Santa Claus arrives at 6pm. Carolers, crafts, cookies, carriage rides and more.

Visitoceanside.org 12/3 Frequency Winter Concerts at MiraCosta College Concert Hall (Bldg. 2400), 7:30pm.

MIRACOSTA.EDU/EVENTS 12/3 The Avengers at the Casbah, San Diego. Doors open 8:30pm. WWW.CASBAHMUSIC.COM 12/3 The Ten Tenors: Home For The Holidays at the California Center for the Arts, Escondido, 7:30pm. artcenter.org 12/3 A Venice Christmas Show with Sister Speak at Belly Up Tavern, Solana Beach, 8pm.

WWW.BELLYUP.COM 12/3 Oceanside Annual Tree Lighting Event at the Regal Cinema Complex. 6pm-8pm.

WWW.SANTAFEHILLSSANMARCOS.COM/NORTH-COUNTY-CHRISTMAS-EVENTS/ 12/3-6 Jingle Bell Saddlebred Horse Show at Del Mar Fairground’s Horsepark, 8am-5pm. Free admission and parking. (760) 510-1111.www.delmarfairgrounds.com 12/3-23 Garden of Lights at San Diego Botanical Garden, 5-9pm. (760) 436-3036 WWW.SDBGARDEN.ORG 12/3-24 Nightly Tree Lightings at Legoland where a lucky child will be randomly selected to help flip the switch that lights up the Christmas tree.

WWW.CALIFORNIA.LEGOLAND.COM 12/4 First Friday: Oceanside Art Walk at Oceanside Museum of Art, 6-9pm. Enjoy live performances, music, food & fun for all ages. Free. Oma-online.org 12/4 Holiday Showcase: Spectacular Recital featuring Nutcracker Suites and Other Holiday Favorites at the California Center for the Arts, Escondido. artcenter.org 12/4 Warren Miller’s 66th snowsports film, Chasing Shadows, at La Paloma Theatre, Encinitas. WWW.SKINET.COM 12/4 Little Hurricane, Birdy Bardot, and Rin Tin Tiger at the Casbah, San Diego. Doors open 8:30pm. WWW.CASBAHMUSIC.COM 12/4 94.1 Star Night at San Diego Civic Theatre 12/4 the Robert Cray Band with Shawn Jones at Belly Up Tavern, Solana Beach, 9pm.

WWW.BELLYUP.COM 12/4 Vista Winterfest & Christmas Bazaar in historic downtown Vista, 5-9pm. Christmas tree lighting 6:15pm. WWW.SANTAFEHILLSSANMARCOS.COM 12/4 Fun Friday Nites! at San Marcos Community Center or San Elijo Recreation Center, San Marcos, 6pm-10pm. Games, crafts, pizza and movies for children ages 4-12. $20 per child, $5 sibling discount. WWW.CI.SAN-MARCOS.CA.US 12/4 Free International Film Series at MiraCosta College Little Theatre Room, Oceanside, 7-10pm. Timbuktu (France 2014). Seating limited. miracosta.edu/events 12/4 Winter Holiday Doggie Café at San Diego Humane Society’s San Diego Campus, 6-8pm. Have your dog socialize with other dogs (dogs should be friendly and on-leash). (619) 299-7012 ext 2230. WWW.SDHUMANE.ORG 12/4 Annual Christmas Concert and Dessert Reception at the Old Mission San Luis Rey. WWW.SANLUISREY.ORG. 12/4 Fallbrook Community Tree Lighting Event at the Fallbrook Community Center, 4:30-7pm. WWW.FALLBROOKCHAMBEROFCOMMERCE.ORG 12/4-5 Kathy Griffin at Pala Casino and Resort, 8pm. WWW.PALACASINO.COM 12/4-5 December Nights Holiday Festival at Balboa Park. Fri 3-11pm, Sat noon-11pm.

WWW.BALBOAPARK.ORG/DECEMBERNIGHTS 12/4-5 Stargazing Party at MiraCosta College on the Baseball field. Join the Astronomy Program for an evening of stargazing with binoculars and telescopes. The event is free and open to the all ages. WWW.MIRACOSTA.EDU/HOME/RFRENCH/ASTRO/OBSERVING/ 12/4-6 The Rite Of Spring Jacobs Masterworks: Music of Beethoven, Sibelius and Stravinsky at Copley Symphony Hall WWW.SANDIEGOSYMPHONY.ORG 12/4-5 CIF Football Championships. WWW.CIFSDS.ORG 12/5 The City of San Marcos invites you to go on a 4-mile hike, 9am-12pm. Explore the trails of the Rancho Dorado/Rancho Carrillo area and visit Leo Carrillo Ranch Historic Park. HTTP://SANELIJOLIFE.COM/

12/5 Annual San Diego STEAM Maker Festival at Del Mar Fairgrounds, 10am-5pm. For educators, parents and children. WWW.STEAMMAKERFESTIVAL.ORG 12/5 Santa Paws Adoption Event at Grossmont Mall, La Mesa, 10am-2pm. Find these dogs homes for the holidays! WWW.SDHUMANE.ORG 12/5 The Temptations Christmas Concert at the Poway Performing Arts Center, 8pm.

HTTP://POWAYONSTAGE.ORG/ 12/5 Trains for Kids every Saturday by North County Model Railroad Society (NCMRS) at its new home in Oceanside’s Heritage Park, 10am-3pm, welcoming children to run and the operate model trains. Visitoceanside.org 12/5 Casbah presents Warren Haynes and the Ashes & Dust Band with Jonathan Tyler and ChessBoxer at the Observatory North Park, San Diego. 7:30pm. WWW.CASBAHMUSIC.COM 12/5 16th Annual Little Italy Tree Lighting & Christmas Village on W. Fir between India & Kettner, 4-8pm. Santa Claus to arrive at 4:30pm. WWW.LITTLEITALYSD.COM 12/5 Carols of Carlsbad at Omni La Costa Resort and Spa. 3pm. Free. WWW.CARLSBADED.ORG 12/5 Holiday at the Rancho at Leo Carrillo Ranch Historic Park in Carlsbad, 5-8pm. Tree lighting ceremony, Santa, sledding and outdoor movie. $8 WWW.CARLSBADCONNECT.COM 12/5 Nutcracker Ballet at Carlsbad Performing Art Academy, (760) 438-4947.

WWW.CARLSBADPERFORMINGARTSACADEMY.COM 12/5 KinderTots at the San Diego Zoo, 8:30-9:30am. Children ages 18 mos-3 years, with an adult, learn about animal facts and green practices. (619) 557-3962 for reservations. WWW.SANDIEGOZOO.ORG 12/6 Warren Miller’s 66th snowsports film, Chasing Shadows, at Museum of Contemporary Art, La Jolla. WWW.SKINET.COM 12/5 Carlsbad Educational Foundation’s 6th Annual Carols of Carlsbad at Omni La Costa Resort & Spa, 3-5pm. Students from all of the Carlsbad schools perform holiday music at this outdoor event. Free Admission. WWW.CARLSBADED.ORG 12/5 Legoland Winter Nights festivities 5-7pm – includes everything featured during Holiday Snow Days plus shows, music and twinkling lights. WWW.CALIFORNIA.LEGOLAND.COM 12/5 Holiday Tree Lighting and Winter Wonderland Festival at California Center for the Arts, Escondido, 3pm. WWW.ARTCENTER.ORG 12/5 Annual Vista Christmas Parade, downtown Vista, 1pm. Theme: Celebrating a Seussical Christmas. (760) 726-1122. WWW.VISTACHAMBER.ORG 12/5 Encinitas Holiday Parade along Coast Highway 101 at 5:30pm preceded by a tree lighting ceremony at 5pm at the Lumberyard. Theme: This IS Encinitas Life!

WWW.CI.ENCINITAS.CA.US 12/5 34th Annual Fallbrook Christmas Parade, 5pm. Theme: The Gifts of Christmas.

Main Avenue from Ammunition to Ivy. WWW.FALLBROOKCHAMBEROFCOMMERCE.ORG 12/5 Poinsettia Regatta organized by Oceanside Yacht Club, 10am-4pm.

WWW.OCEANSIDEYC.NET 12/5 Taryn Donath Duo at Pour House, Oceanside, 6-8:30pm. HTTP://POURHOUSEOCEANSIDE.COM/ 12/5-6 Christmas Parades see page 27 12/5-6 Santa’s Magical Village at San Marcos Community Center, Sat 3-8pm, Sun 9-3pm.

Arts and crafts vendors, free children’s crafts, tree lighting, visits with Santa, food and entertainment. WWW.SAN-MARCOS.NET 12/5-6 Traditional Teddy Bear Teas at the Westgate Hotel, 2:30-5pm. Seating is limited.

Reserve at eventbrite.com. WWW.WESTGATEHOTEL.COM 12/5-6 Western Surfing Association Championship Tour Event #5 and Toys for Tots Collection. San Clemente Pier. WWW.SURFWSA.ORG 12/5-31 The 1940’s Radio Hour at New Village Arts Theatre, Carlsbad (760) 433-3245.

WWW.NEWVILLAGEARTS.ORG 12/6 Warren Miller’s 66th snowsports film, Chasing Shadows, at Carlsbad Village Theatre. WWW.SKINET.COM 12/6 Carlsbad Annual Holiday Tree Lighting in Downtown Carlsbad, 2-5pm. Hot cider, cookies, pictures with Santa. WWW.SHOPVILLAGEFAIRE.COM 12/6 6th Annual SoNo Fest & Chili Cook-off, North Park, San Diego. Chili, beer, holiday shopping and kids fun fest. Free. WWW.SANDIEGO.ORG 12/6 MOJO in Concert at MiraCosta College Concert Hall (Bldg. 2400), 3pm.

MIRACOSTA.EDU/EVENTS 12/6 Kidz BOP Kids: Make Some Noise Tour at the House of Blues, San Diego, 12pm.

WWW.HOUSEOFBLUES.COM 12/6 Old Fashioned Christmas Open House at the Fallbrook Historical Society, 1-4pm. www.fallbrookchamberofcommerce.org 12/6 Six Strings Society Christmas in Paris at Belly Up Tavern, Solana Beach, 7pm.

WWW.BELLYUP.COM 12/6 NFL San Diego Chargers vs. Denver Broncos at Qualcomm Stadium, 1:05pm on CBS. WWW.CHARGERS.COM 12/6 Visits with Santa and free train rides at Old California Restaurant Row in San Marcos, 12-2pm. WWW.SANTAFEHILLSSANMARCOS.COM 12/6 29th Annual Holiday Homes Tour in Vista, 10am-4pm. Benefits the Kare for Kids Fund for underserved children in North County. WWW.VISTACOMMUNITYCLINIC.ORG 12/6 La Jolla Christmas Parade and Holiday Festival, 1:30pm. Theme: 100 Years of Christmas Cheer. WWW.LJPARADE.COM 12/6 20th Annual Kiwanis Club of San Marcos Holiday Parade, 1pm. Theme: Celebrating 50 Years of ‘A Charlie Brown Christmas.’ WWW.KIWANISCLUBOFSANMARCOS.ORG 12/6 8th Annual Cardiff Kringle Mingle holiday celebration in downtown Cardiff, 1-5pm. Music, gift fair, holiday treats and tree, and Santa photo op (760) 436-0431.

WWW.CARDIFF101.COM 12/6 Santa by the Sea and Tree Lighting in the Heart of Del Mar, 3-6pm. L’Auberge Del Mar Amphitheater will be transformed into a festive holiday wonderland.

WWW.DELMARMAINSTREET.COM 12/6 Annual Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony at Fletcher Cove Park in Solana Beach, 5pm. Santa arrives at 5:20pm. Cookies and live music. (858) 720-2453.

WWW.CI.SOLANA-BEACH.CA.US 12/6, 13, 20 & 27 San Diego Natural History Museum presents Wacky Science Sundays with Ms. Frizzle in Balboa Park, San Diego, 12:15pm & 2:15pm. WWW.SDNHM.ORG 12/6-14 Hanukkah is celebrated.

12/6-1/3 Hershey Felder as Irving Berlin at Mandell Weiss Theatre, La Jolla.

WWW.LAJOLLAPLAYHOUSE.ORG/ 12/7 Pearl Harbor Day 12/7 Show Chorus Winter Show at the AVO Playhouse in Vista. WWW.MOONLIGHTSTAGE.COM 12/7 Billy Gibbons at Belly Up Tavern, Solana Beach, 8pm. WWW.BELLYUP.COM 12/7, 14, 21 and 28 Acoustic Mondays at North Coast Repertory Theatre, Solana Beach, 7:30pm. Each event is new and all are exciting. WWW.NORTHCOASTREP.ORG 12/8 Congregation Beth Am Menorah Lighting at Del Mar Highlands Town Center, 6:30-7:30pm. Traditional Menorah Lighting and Blessing, refreshments and a performance by the Temple Choir. WWW.DELMARHIGHLANDSTOWNCENTER.COM 12/8-27 This Wonderful Life at North Coast Repertory Theatre, Solana Beach.

HTTP://NORTHCOASTREP.ORG/SEASON/HOLIDAY 12/9 Nick Lowe’s Quality Holiday Revue starring Los Straitjackets at Belly Up Tavern, Solana Beach, 8pm. WWW.BELLYUP.COM 12/9 Sight and Sound & HOB present Scott Bradlee’s Postmodern Jukebox at the House of Blues, San Diego, 7pm. WWW.HOUSEOFBLUES.COM 12/10 MiraCosta Dance Department presents Shapes and Reflections evening of dance at MiraCosta College Theatre (Bldg. 2000), 7:30pm. miracosta.edu/events 12/10 The White Buffalo–Modern Times Tour presented by Ones to Watch at the House of Blues, San Diego, 7pm. WWW.HOUSEOFBLUES.COM 12/10 Zappa Plays Zappa One Size Fits All 40th Anniversary Tour at Belly Up Tavern, Solana Beach, 8pm. WWW.BELLYUP.COM 12/10 San Diego Sockers vs. Atletico Baja (Mexico),Valley View Casino Center, San Diego, 7:05pm. (619) 359-4730. WWW.SDSOCKERS.COM 12/10 Hillcrest Taste ‘N’ Tinis holiday cocktail party in the neighborhood of Hillcrest, 4-9pm. First 300 ticket holders will receive collectible martini glass!

WWW.FABULOUSHILLCREST.COM. 12/10-11 Christmas Live Nativity at Mt Carmel Presbyterian Carmel Valley, 6-9pm WWW.MTCPC.ORG 12/10-12 Twas the Night Before Christmas at the San Marcos Theatre West, Thursday and Friday 7:30pm, Saturday and Sunday at 2 and 6pm. WWW.CI.SAN-MARCOS.CA.US 12/11 Angel in the Wings at the AVO Playhouse in Vista. WWW.MOONLIGHTSTAGE.COM

12/11 24th Annual Rednose 5K Run/Walk at Del Mar Beach (Powerhouse Park).

WWW.REDNOSERUN.INFO 12/11 Eric Burdon & The Animals at Pala Casino and Resort, 8pm. WWW.PALACASINO.COM 12/11 Tribal Seeds with New Kingston & Maad T-Ray at Observatory North Park, San Diego, 8pm. HTTP://OBSERVATORYSD.COM/ 12/11 Eli Young Band with Kevin Fowler at the House of Blues, San Diego, 7pm.

WWW.HOUSEOFBLUES.COM 12/11 Winter Holiday Doggie Café at San Diego Humane Society’s Oceanside Campus, 6-8pm. Have your dog socialize with other dogs (dogs should be friendly and on-leash). (619) 299-7012 ext 2230. WWW.SDHUMANE.ORG 12/11 The Star Theatre Taste of Oceanside Gala. 5-7:30pm. $15 at the door.

HTTP://VISITOCEANSIDE.ORG/ 12/11 Moving Units at the Casbah, San Diego. Doors open 8:30pm. WWW.CASBAHMUSIC.COM 12/11 Fun Friday Nites! at San Marcos Community Center or San Elijo Recreation Center, San Marcos, 6pm-10pm. Games, crafts, pizza and movies for children ages 4-12. $20 per child, $5 sibling discount. WWW.CI.SAN-MARCOS.CA.US 12/11 Wine & a Bite Art Walk down Fallbrook’s Main Street, 5-8pm. Stroll Main Street shops under holiday lights. Rain or shine! WWW.FALLBROOKCHAMBEROFCOMMERCE.ORG 12/11-12 Carols by Candlelight at the California Center for the Arts, Escondido, 8pm. artcenter.org 12/11-12 Shrek the Musical at the California Center for the Arts, Escondido, Multiple times available. artcenter.org 12/11-12 4th Annual Christmas in the Valley at Bates Nut Farm, Fri 4-8pm, Sat 10am-4pm.

(760) 749-3333. Santa arrives at 5:30pm on Friday. WWW.BATESNUTFARM.BIZ 12/11-12 KinderNights at the San Diego Zoo, 6-7:30pm. Children ages 3-6 with adult go on a different animal adventure. (619) 557-3962 for reservations. WWW.SANDIEGOZOO.ORG 12/11-12 Victorian Tea at Hotel del Coronado, 11am-3pm, (619) 522-8490.

WWW.HOTELDEL.COM 12/11-13 Jingle Bell Hunter/Jumper Horse Show at Del Mar Fairground’s Horsepark.

8am-5pm. Free admission and parking. (760) 510-1111.www.delmarfairgrounds.com 12/11-13 SoCal All Star Recreational Championships Soccer Tournament at Mance Buchanon Park, Oceanside. HTTP://SOCALALLSTARS.COM/ 12/11-19 Annual fundraising production of the musical Annie Jr. at the Star Theatre, Oceanside. WWW.STARTHEATRECO.COM 12/11-20 A Christmas Carol presented by Actor’s Conservatory Theatre at the Lyceum Stage, Horton Plaza. WWW.SDREP.ORG 12/12 Oceanside Harbor Parade of Lights and Holiday Craft Fair hosted by Oceanside Yacht Club, Oceanside, 7-9pm. HTTP://VISITOCEANSIDE.ORG/ 12/12 Holiday Cabaret II presented by North Coast Symphony Orchestra, Encinitas Community Center, 3pm. WWW.NORTHCOASTSYMPHONY.COM 12/12 Jingle at Balboa Theatre, San Diego 8pm. HTTP://SANDIEGOTHEATRES.ORG/ 12/12 NCTD Santa’s Coaster Express holiday trains, 10am and 12pm. Tickets sell out fast! WWW.GONCTD.COM/COASTER-HOLIDAY 12/12 Common Sense at Belly Up Tavern, Solana Beach, 9pm. WWW.BELLYUP.COM 12/12 Scholastic Surf Series, San Diego Middle School Division 1, La Jolla Shores.

WWW.SURFSSS.ORG 12/12 Christmas in the Park at Old Poway Park, 3:30-8:30pm.Tree lighting at 5:15pm.

Santa arrives at 5:30pm. Horse-drawn hay and pony rides. WWW.POWAY.ORG 12/12 Breakfast with Santa at the Fallbrook Community Center, 8-10:30am. Professional photography available. (760) 728-1671. WWW.FALLBROOKCHAMBEROFCOMMERCE.ORG 12/12 Oceanside Harbor Parade of Lights, 7-9pm. WWW.OCEANSIDEYC.NET 12/12 Santa photo ops in the Encinitas Lumberyard, 3-5pm. WWW.ENCINITAS101.COM 12/12 Green Thumb Nursery in San Marcos—Visit by Sustainable Santa 2-4pm 12/12 3rd Annual Christmas on Maple in historic downtown Escondido, 10am-3pm.

Pictures with Santa, holiday vendors, cookies, caroling and stories.

WWW.SANTAFEHILLSSANMARCOS.COM 12/12 Legoland Winter Nights festivities 5-7pm – includes everything featured during Holiday Snow Days plus shows, music and twinkling lights.

WWW.CALIFORNIA.LEGOLAND.COM 12/12 1st Annual Del Dios Trail Half Marathon and 10 K at Lake Hodges Visitor Center in Escondido, 6-10am. HTTP://DELDIOSHALF.COM/ 12/12 25th Annual YMCA Paul Ecke, Jr. Poinsettia Ball at Park Hyatt Aviara Resort in Carlsbad. Live entertainment, dancing, gourmet dining, silent auction items. (760) 942.9622. WWW.ECKE.YMCA.ORG 12/12 KSON’s CountryFest Christmas at Del Mar Fairground’s Del Mar Arena, 4-10pm.

WWW.KSON.COM 12/12 65th Annual Escondido Jaycees Christmas Parade, 9:30am. Theme: A Superhero Christmas. South on Broadway from Escondido H.S. to Grape Day Park.

WWW.ESCONDIDOJAYCEES.COM 12/12 The 2015 Reindeer Games at the Del Mar Fairground’s Wyland Center, 8am-5pm.

Largest functional fitness competition in San Diego. HTTP://PROVINGGROUNDSCOMPS.COM 12/12 Blues Farm O’Sullivan’s Pub, Escondido, 9pm-1am. WWW.OSULLIVANSESCONDIDO.COM 12/12-13 A Very Merry Holiday presented by Oceanside Theatre Company Youth Academy at the Brooks Theatre, Oceanside, 7pm. WWW.OCEANSIDETHEATRE.ORG 12/12-13 San Diego Made Holiday Market at downtown Barrio Arts District at Union, San Diego. Unique handmade goods made by local artisans. HTTP://SANDIEGOMADE.ORG/ 12/12-13 California Ballet The Nutcracker with the Classics Philharmonics at the San Diego Civic Theatre. HTTP://SANDIEGOTHEATRES.ORG/ 12/12-13 Traditional Teddy Bear Teas at the Westgate Hotel, 2:30-5pm. Seating is limited. Reserve at eventbrite.com. WWW.WESTGATEHOTEL.COM 12/12-23 Jungle Bells at San Diego Zoo. Annual holiday-themed entertainment with new experiences every year. 9am-8pm, except 12/24. WWW.SANDIEGOZOO.ORG 12/13 Lights & the Mowgli’s at the House of Blues, San Diego, 6pm.

WWW.HOUSEOFBLUES.COM 12/13 John Browns Body with the Expanders at Belly Up Tavern, Solana Beach, 9pm.

WWW.BELLYUP.COM 12/13 Scholastic Surf Series, San Diego Middle School Division 2, La Jolla Shores.

WWW.SURFSSS.ORG 12/13 Recycle Me Holiday Workshop, with Elizabeth Sutton at Oceanside Museum of Art 1:30-3:30pm. Art classes for ages 7-14. htttp:/www.oma-online.org 12/13 Holiday Pet Parade, 3pm, 4th and 5th Avenues in the heart of the Gaslamp Quarter. Pet Expo, 1pm-5pm, MLK Promenade Park. WWW.GASLAMP.ORG 12/13 Brunch with Santa at the Grand Tradition Estate & Gardens in Fallbrook, 10am-1pm. Includes Toys for Tots Campaign. (760) 728-6466.

WWW.FALLBROOKCHAMBEROFCOMMERCE.ORG 12/13 44th Annual San Diego Bay Parade of Lights on San Diego Bay, 5:30pm. Theme: Christmas around the World. WWW.SDPARADEOFLIGHTS.ORG 12/13 Annual Parade of Lights Holiday Viewing Dinner aboard the Berkeley steam ferry, 5-7pm. Check-in starts at 4pm. WWW.SDMARITIME.ORG 12/13 NFL San Diego Chargers vs. Kansas City Chiefs in Kansas City, 10am on CBS. WWW.CHARGERS.COM 12/13 91X’s Wrex The Halls at SOMA 12/13-15 Sister’s Christmas Catechism:The Mystery Of The Magi’s Gold at North Coast Repertory Theatre, Solana Beach, 7:30pm. WWW.NORTHCOASTREP.ORG 12/14 So You Think You Can Dance: Season 12 Tour at Copley Symphony Hall, San Diego, 7:30pm. WWW.SANDIEGOSYMPHONY.ORG 12/14 & 21 Sister’s Christmas Catechism at Laguna Playhouse, Laguna Beach.

WWW.LAGUNAPLAYHOUSE.COM 12/15 Moscow Ballet’s Great Russian Nutcracker at Copley Symphony Hall, San Diego, 7pm. WWW.SANDIEGOSYMPHONY.ORG 12/15 NBA Los Angeles Lakers vs. Milwaukee Bucks, Staples Center, Los Angeles, 7:30pm. Watch on TWC SN/TWC D. WWW.NBA.COM/LAKERS/SCHEDULE 12/16 Chris Tomlin Adore Christmas Tour at Balboa Theatre, San Diego 8pm.

HTTP://SANDIEGOTHEATRES.ORG/ 12/16 Muse at Valley View Casino Center, San Diego, 7:30pm.

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www.NorthCountySun.com • December ’15–January ’16 • 9 Find a Complete Calendar of Events at www.NorthCountySun.com Dates and times of events subject to change 12/20 HoliDAZE concert presented by Feeding the Soul Foundation, 7pm, Star Theatre, Oceanside. WWW.FEEDINGTHESOULFOUNDATION.ORG 12/20 It’s a Wonderful Life at Balboa Theatre, San Diego 1pm. HTTP://SANDIEGOTHEATRES.ORG/ 12/20 The Brian Setzer Orchestra 12th Annual Christmas Rocks! Tour at Pechanga Resort & Casino, Temecula, 7:30pm. WWW.PECHANGA.COM 12/20 44th Annual San Diego Bay Parade of Lights on San Diego Bay, 5:30pm. Theme: Christmas around the World. WWW.SDPARADEOFLIGHTS.ORG 12/20 Annual Parade of Lights Holiday Viewing Dinner aboard the Berkeley steam ferry, 5-7pm. Check-in starts at 4pm. WWW.SDMARITIME.ORG 12/20 NFL San Diego Chargers vs. Miami Dolphins at Qualcomm Stadium, 1:25pm on CBS. WWW.CHARGERS.COM 12/20 Scholastic Surf Series, San Diego High School Divisions 3 & 4, Avalanche, OB. WWW.SURFSSS.ORG 12/20 Mötley Crüe: The Final Tour All Bad Things Must Come To An End at Viejas Arena, Aztec Bowl, San Diego State University, 7pm. HTTPS://AS.SDSU.EDU/VIEJAS 12/20 Kirk Franklin presents Gospel Brunch at the House of Blues, San Diego, 11am.

WWW.HOUSEOFBLUES.COM 12/20 Scott Wilkie and Peter Sprague Christmas Concert at Tuscany Italian Restaurant & Encore Showroom, La Costa, 6:30-8:30pm. WWW.TUSCANYLACOSTA.COM 12/20 Slow Magic / Giraffage with Gupi at Observatory North Park, San Diego, 8pm. HTTP://OBSERVATORYSD.COM/ 12/20 Jared & The Mill at the Casbah, San Diego. Doors open 8:30pm.

WWW.CASBAHMUSIC.COM 12/20-21 7th Annual Nutcracker Holiday Tea at Fairmont Grand Del Mar Resort, San Diego, 10:30am-1:30pm, Abridged performance of Tchaikovsky’s The Nutcracker, performed by the Scripps Performing Arts Academy. WWW.FAIRMONT.COM/SAN-DIEGO 12/21 Carrier Johnson + Culture Gaslamp March (Poinsettia Bowl March) through the Gaslamp Quarter’s 5th Avenue, 6pm, with marching bands and spirit squads from participating universities. WWW.POINSETTIABOWL.COM 12/22 Winter Solstice 12/22 Bulletproof Stockings at the Casbah, San Diego. Doors open 8:30pm.

WWW.CASBAHMUSIC.COM 12/23 Dave Koz Christmas Tour 2015 at Balboa Theatre, San Diego 8pm.

HTTP://SANDIEGOTHEATRES.ORG/ 12/23 Polar Express Pajama Party at Fairmont Grand Del Mar Resort, San Diego, 8pm.

Family friendly movie night with holiday classic, The Polar Express.

WWW.FAIRMONT.COM/SAN-DIEGO/ACTIVITIES-SERVICES/EVENT-CALENDAR/ 12/23 NBA Los Angeles Lakers vs. Oklahoma City Thunder, Staples Center, Los Angeles, 7:30pm. Watch on TWC SN/TWC D NBA TV. WWW.NBA.COM/LAKERS/SCHEDULE 12/23 Poinsettia Bowl, Qualcomm Stadium, San Diego, 1:30pm. Featuring postgame fireworks. WWW.POINSETTIABOWL.COM 12/24 Story Time with Santa at Fairmont Grand Del Mar Resort, San Diego, 4pm. Join Santa by the festive tree in the Aria Pavilion for a reading of the holiday classic, The Night Before Christmas.

WWW.FAIRMONT.COM/SAN-DIEGO/ACTIVITIES-SERVICES/EVENT-CALENDAR/ 12/24 Christmas Eve

12/24 NFL San Diego Chargers vs. Oakland Raiders in Oakland, 5:25 pm on NFLN. WWW.CHARGERS.COM 12/24 Leave out milk and cookies for Santa!

12/25 NBA Los Angeles Lakers vs. Los Angeles Clippers, Staples Center, Los Angeles, 7:30pm. Watch on TWC SN/TWC D ESPN. WWW.NBA.COM/LAKERS/SCHEDULE 12/25 Christmas Day 12/25-31 Jungle Bells at San Diego Zoo. Annual holiday-themed entertainment with new experiences every year. 9am-8pm, except 12/24. WWW.SANDIEGOZOO.ORG 12/26 Affordable Licensing, Vaccination, & Microchip Event by the San Diego Humane Society and SPCA at Marin Luther King Jr. Park, Oceanside, 10am-12pm. Oceanside and Vista residents can renew or purchase a new license. WWW.SDHUMANE.ORG 12/26 Holiday Hangover ft Strangelove, The Cured, Planet Earth and Idolized at the House of Blues, San Diego, 7pm. WWW.HOUSEOFBLUES.COM 12/26 Sunrise Surprise Strolls at the San Diego Zoo. 7:30-9am. Walking tour to areas in natural hills and valleys. Includes breakfast muffins and coffee. WWW.SANDIEGOZOO.ORG 12/26 AHL San Diego Gulls vs. Ontario Reign, Valley View Casino Center, San Diego, 7:05pm. (619) 359-4730. WWW.SANDIEGOGULLS.COM 12/26 Cash’d Out Christmas with Sara Petite’s Loretta Lynn Tribute & Suspicious Minds at Belly Up Tavern, Solana Beach, 8pm. WWW.BELLYUP.COM 12/26-27 San Diego Ballet’s Nutcracker at Jacobs Music Center, San Diego, Sat 7:30pm, Sun 2:30pm. HTTP://SANDIEGOBALLETDANCECOMPANY.ORG/ 12/26-30 Garden of Lights at San Diego Botanical Garden5-9pm. (760) 436-3036 WWW.SDBGARDEN.ORG 12/26-30 Legoland Winter Nights festivities 5-7pm – includes everything featured during Holiday Snow Days plus shows, music and twinkling lights.

WWW.CALIFORNIA.LEGOLAND.COM 12/26-31 59th Annual Hostelling International San Diego Christmas Bicycle Trip. 400+ mile journey through the mountains, desert and seacoast of Southern California.

Fundraiser for education and outreach programs.

HTTP://SANDIEGOHOSTELS.ORG/GET-INVOLVED/CHRISTMAS-BICYCLE-TRIP/ 12/26-1/1 Kwanzaa is celebrated.

12/29-30 Donavon Frankenreiter at Belly Up Tavern, Solana Beach, 8pm. WWW.BELLYUP.COM 12/30 End of the Year Wine Down Wednesday at Pala Mesa Resort, Aquaterra Restaurant in Fallbrook, 4:30-7:30pm. WWW.FALLBROOKCHAMBEROFCOMMERCE.ORG 12/30 Port of San Diego Holiday Bowl Balloon Parade in Downtown San Diego, 10am.

WWW.SANDIEGOBOWLGAMES.COM 12/30 38th Annual Holiday Bowl, Qualcomm Stadium, San Diego, 7:30pm PST. HTTP://SANDIEGOBOWLGAMES.COM/PARADE/ 12/31 Legoland Kids’ New Year’s Eve Celebration 3-6pm with fireworks and a Brick Drop. Limited capacity. WWW.CALIFORNIA.LEGOLAND.COM 12/31-1/3 San Diego International Auto Show in San Diego, Th & Sun 10am-7pm, Fri & Sat 10am-9pm. WWW.SDAUTOSHOW.COM 12/31 Los Lobos at Belly Up Tavern, Solana Beach, 9pm. WWW.BELLYUP.COM 12/31 New Year’s Eve see our New Year’s Eve Party Directory on page 13 and WWW.NORTHCOUNTYSUN.COM

1/1 New Years Day—Happy New Year!

1/1 Salute To Vienna New Year’s Concert at Copley Symphony Hall, San Diego, 2:30pm.

WWW.SANDIEGOSYMPHONY.ORG 1/1 NBA Los Angeles Lakers vs. Philadelphia 76ers, Staples Center, Los Angeles, 7:30pm.

Watch on TWC SN/TWC D. WWW.NBA.COM/LAKERS/SCHEDULE 1/1 Rose Bowl College Football Big-10 vs. Pac-12. Begins at 2pm.

1/1 Rose Parade in Pasadena. Begins at 8:00am.

1/1-2 Nahko & Medicine For the People at Belly Up Tavern, Solana Beach, 9pm. www.bellyup.com 1/1-3 Holiday Snow Days at Legoland with admission ticket throw real snowballs, enjoy snow tubing and snow play. WWW.CALIFORNIA.LEGOLAND.COM 1/1-3 Sea World’s Christmas Celebration. Free with park admission. Dazzling decorations, merry music making and heart-warming holiday shows (800) 257-4268 WWW.SEAWORLDSANDIEGO.COM 1/1-3 DELights at Hotel Del Coronado. 4-9:30pm in the Garden Patio. More holiday magic, a glittering light show and holiday experience. $25 admission. Portion of proceeds benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation® of San Diego. Complimentary to resort guests. WWW.HOTELDEL.COM 1/1-3 11th Annual Skating by the Sea at Hotel Del Coronado. Outdoor skating rink on the beach. Tickets $25/person includes skate rental. WWW.HOTELDEL.COM 1/1-3 Fantasy on Ice presented by Rady Children’s Hospital – Outdoor ice skating at the The NEW Ice Rink at Liberty Station, (619) 222-1970. WWW.FANTASYONICESD.COM 1/1-3 Jungle Bells at San Diego Zoo. Annual holiday-themed entertainment with new experiences every year. 9am-8pm, except 12/24. WWW.SANDIEGOZOO.ORG 1/1-31 Meet Me In St. Louis at Welk Resorts San Diego Theatre. WWW.WELKRESORTS.COM 1/3 NFL San Diego Chargers vs Denver Broncos in Denver, 1:25pm on CBS. WWW.CHARGERS.COM 1/3 NBA Los Angeles Lakers vs. Phoenix Suns, Staples Center, Los Angeles, 6:30pm.

Watch on TWC SN/TWC D. WWW.NBA.COM/LAKERS/SCHEDULE 1/5 NBA Los Angeles Lakers vs. Golden State Warriors, Staples Center, Los Angeles, 7:30pm. Watch on TWC SN/TWC D NBATV. WWW.NBA.COM/LAKERS/SCHEDULE 1/5-10 If Then at the San Diego Civic Theatre. HTTP://SANDIEGOTHEATRES.ORG/ 1/6-31 Rita Rudner in Act 3 at Laguna Playhouse, Laguna Beach. WWW.LAGUNAPLAYHOUSE.COM 1/7 San Diego Sockers vs. Milwaukee Wave,Valley View Casino Center, San Diego, 7:05pm. (619) 359-4730. WWW.SDSOCKERS.COM 1/8 The California Honeydrops at Belly Up Tavern, Solana Beach, 9pm. WWW.BELLYUP.COM 1/8 NBA Los Angeles Lakers vs. Oklahoma City Thunder, Staples Center, Los Angeles, 7:30pm. Watch on TWC SN/TWC D ESPN. WWW.NBA.COM/LAKERS/SCHEDULE 1/8 All About The Piano: Rhapsody in Blue at Copley Symphony Hall, San Diego, 8pm.

WWW.SANDIEGOSYMPHONY.ORG 1/8-9 Winterfest at Poway Community Park, Fri 5-9pm, Sat 3:30-8:30pm. Snow skating and sledding. Free admission. WWW.POWAY.ORG. 1/8-9 AHL San Diego Gulls vs. Charlotte Checkers, Valley View Casino Center, San Diego, 7:05pm. (619) 359-4730. WWW.SANDIEGOGULLS.COM 1/9 Tommy Castro and The Painkillers with Backwater Blues Band Featuring Jimmy Woodard at Belly Up Tavern, Solana Beach, 9pm. WWW.BELLYUP.COM 1/9 Scholastic Surf Series, San Diego High School Divisions 3 & 4, Army Navy Academy.

WWW.SURFSSS.ORG 1/9 KinderTots at the San Diego Zoo, 8:30-9:30am. Children ages 18 mos-3 years, with an adult, learn about animal facts and green practices. (619) 557-3962 for reservations. WWW.SANDIEGOZOO.ORG 1/10 All About The Piano: Rhapsody in Blue at Copley Symphony Hall, San Diego, 2pm.

WWW.SANDIEGOSYMPHONY.ORG 1/10 Scholastic Surf Series, San Diego High School Division 5, Army Navy Academy.

WWW.SURFSSS.ORG 1/10 NBA Los Angeles Lakers vs. Utah Jazz, Staples Center, Los Angeles, 6:30pm. Watch on TWC SN/TWC D. WWW.NBA.COM/LAKERS/SCHEDULE 1/12 NBA Los Angeles Lakers vs New Orleans Pelicans, Staples Center, Los Angeles, 7:30pm. Watch on TWC SN/TWC D NBATV. WWW.NBA.COM/LAKERS/SCHEDULE 1/13 AHL San Diego Gulls vs. San Jose Barracuda, Valley View Casino Center, San Diego, 7:05pm. (619) 359-4730. WWW.SANDIEGOGULLS.COM 1/13-2/7 Sherlock Holmes And The Adventure Of The Great Nome Gold Rush at North Coast Repertory Theatre, Solana Beach. HTTP://NORTHCOASTREP.ORG 1/15 Jerry Seinfeld at the San Diego Civic Theatre, 7 & 9:30pm. HTTP://SANDIEGOTHEATRES.ORG/ 1/15 San Diego Piano Festival: The San Diego Symphony presents Beethoven’s Fifth Symphony and Piano Concerto at the Poway Performing Arts Center, 8pm. HTTP://POWAYONSTAGE.ORG/ 1/15 Susan Egan: The Real Housewife of Broadway at Moonlight Amphitheatre, Vista.

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1/15 The Expendables: Winter Blackout at the House of Blues, San Diego, 7pm.

WWW.HOUSEOFBLUES.COM 1/15 San Diego Sockers vs. Soles De Sonora (Mexico),Valley View Casino Center, San Diego, 7:05pm. (619) 359-4730. WWW.SDSOCKERS.COM 1/15-16 KinderNights at the San Diego Zoo, 6-7:30pm. Children ages 3-6 with adult go on a different animal adventure. (619) 557-3962 for reservations. WWW.SANDIEGOZOO.ORG 1/15-16 Fab Four – The Ultimate Tribute at Pechanga Resort & Casino, Temecula, 8pm.

WWW.PECHANGA.COM 1/15-18 Coronado Island Film Festival at Hotel del Coronado and Coronado’s historic seaside village. Will include new and classic films, parties, panel discussions, a Movies Made in Coronado exhibit and special guest presentations. WWW.CORONADOISLANDFILMFEST.COM 1/16 Monterey Jazz Festival on Tour at Balboa Theatre, San Diego 8pm.

HTTP://SANDIEGOTHEATRES.ORG/ 1/16 The Temptations and The Dramatics at Pala Casino and Resort, 7:30pm.

WWW.PALACASINO.COM 1/16 Cycling: Shadow Tour Stagecouch Century in Ocotillo, California (80 miles East of San Diego, just off Interstate 8). 26/50/73/84/90/100/150 mile options.

WWW.SHADOWTOUR.COM 1/16 Led Zepagain at the House of Blues, San Diego, 7pm. WWW.HOUSEOFBLUES.COM 1/16 AHL San Diego Gulls vs. Texas Stars, Valley View Casino Center, San Diego, 7:05pm. (619) 359-4730. WWW.SANDIEGOGULLS.COM 1/16 KinderTots at the San Diego Zoo, 8:30-9:30am. Children ages 18 mos-3 years, with an adult, learn about animal facts and green practices. (619) 557-3962 for reservations. WWW.SANDIEGOZOO.ORG 1/16 Tower of Power with Hamish Anderson at Belly Up Tavern, Solana Beach, 8pm.

WWW.BELLYUP.COM 1/16 Kids’ Marathon Mile at Legoland, 6-10am. For children 12 and under. (760) 6922900. WWW.CARLSBADMARATHON.COM 1/16-17 Western Surfing Association Championship Tour Event #6. South Harbor Jetty, Oceanside. WWW.SURFWSA.ORG 1/16-3/6 The History And The Hair Story: 400 Years Without A Comb at the California Center for the Arts, Escondido, Multiple times available. artcenter.org 1/17 NBA Los Angeles Lakers vs. Houston Rockets, Staples Center, Los Angeles, 6:30pm.

Watch on TWC SN/TWC D. WWW.NBA.COM/LAKERS/SCHEDULE 1/17 Carlsbad Marathon & Half, 6:15am. (760) 692-2900. WWW.CARLSBADMARATHON.COM 1/18 Impro Theatre’s Twilight Zone Unscripted at North Coast Repertory Theatre, Solana Beach, 7:30pm. WWW.NORTHCOASTREP.ORG 1/18 In the Park Series at Poway Community Park, 10am-12pm. Family fun, picnic, pirate themed games. HTTP://POWAY.ORG/ 1/18 Belly Up Tavern & Casbah Present Josh Ritter with Elephant Revival at Observatory North Park, San Diego, 8pm. WWW.BELLYUP.COM 1/18 Martin Luther King, Jr. Day 1/18-24 San Diego Restaurant Week. WWW.SANDIEGORESTAURANTWEEK.COM 1/19 Tuesday Night Comics hosted by Mark Christopher Lawrence at North Coast Repertory Theatre, Solana Beach, 7:30pm. WWW.NORTHCOASTREP.ORG 1/19 Ladysmith Black Mambazo at Belly Up Tavern, Solana Beach, 7:30pm. WWW.BELLYUP.COM 1/19-21 Riverdance 20 Years at the San Diego Civic Theatre, 7pm.

WWW.SANDIEGOTHEATRES.ORG 1/20 The Wood Brothers at Belly Up Tavern, Solana Beach, 8pm. WWW.BELLYUP.COM 1/20 NBA Los Angeles Lakers vs. Sacramento Kings, Staples Center, Los Angeles, 7:30pm. Watch on TWC SN/TWC D. WWW.NBA.COM/LAKERS/SCHEDULE 1/20-24 Disney on Ice presents Frozen at Valley View Casino Center, San Diego.

WWW.DISNEYONICE.COM 1/21-22 Big Head Todd and the Monsters with Mike Doughty at Belly Up Tavern, Solana Beach, Th 8pm, Fri 9pm. WWW.BELLYUP.COM 1/21-24 San Diego Sunroad Boat Show at Sunroad Resort Marina, Th & Fri 12-6pm, Sat & Sun 10am-6pm. Free boating seminars, boat rides, libations & more.

WWW.BIGBAYBOATSHOW.COM 1/22 NBA Los Angeles Lakers vs. San Antonio Spurs, Staples Center, Los Angeles, 7:30pm. Watch on TWC SN/TWC D. WWW.NBA.COM/LAKERS/SCHEDULE 1/22-23 KinderNights at the San Diego Zoo, 6-7:30pm. Children ages 3-6 with adult go on a different animal adventure. (619) 557-3962 for reservations. WWW.SANDIEGOZOO.ORG 1/23 The Smithereens play Tommy at the Poway Performing Arts Center, 8pm.

HTTP://POWAYONSTAGE.ORG/ 1/23 Tim Braun, Spiritual Medium, at Pala Casino and Resort, 7:30pm. WWW.PALACASINO.COM 1/23 Monster Jam at Petco Park, 7pm. WWW.MONSTERJAM.COM 1/23 Jazz Piano Masters: Tribute to Monk, Tatum, Powell at Copley Symphony Hall, San Diego, 8pm. WWW.SANDIEGOSYMPHONY.ORG

1/23 Affordable Licensing, Vaccination, & Microchip Event by the San Diego Humane Society and SPCA at The Wave Water Park parking lot, Vista, 10am-12pm.

Oceanside and Vista residents can renew or purchase a new license.

WWW.SDHUMANE.ORG 1/23 KinderTots at the San Diego Zoo, 8:30-9:30am. Children ages 18 mos-3 years, with an adult, learn about animal facts and green practices. (619) 557-3962 for reservations. WWW.SANDIEGOZOO.ORG 1/23-24 CFA Cat Show – San Diego Food & Water Bowl XXIV at Del Mar Fairground’s Exhibit Hall, 10am-5pm. Biggest cat show in the western US. WWW.SANDIEGOCAT.ORG 1/23-30 Wellness Week at the Encinitas Library, 11am-3pm. Enjoy dozens of exhibitors, free mini-treatments and samples. WWW.ENCINITAS101.COM/EVENTS/WELLNESS-WEEK/ 1/24 Scholastic Surf Series, San Diego Middle School Division 2, Crystal Pier, PB. WWW.SURFSSS.ORG 1/26 NBA Los Angeles Lakers vs. Dallas Mavericks, Staples Center, Los Angeles, 7:30pm.

Watch on TWC SN/TWC D NBATV. WWW.NBA.COM/LAKERS/SCHEDULE 1/26 San Diego Big Bay Whale Festival. Features live music and many activities for kids.

11am at the Port Pavilion on Broadway Pier. WWW.WHALEDAYS.COM *check website for event details 1/26-28 Shen Yun at the California Center for the Arts, Escondido. Experience a Divine Culture. Shows sell out early. artcenter.org 1/28 Dustin Lynch: Hell Of a Night Tour at the House of Blues, San Diego, 7pm.

WWW.HOUSEOFBLUES.COM 1/28 NBA Los Angeles Lakers vs. Chicago Bulls, Staples Center, Los Angeles, 7:30pm.

Watch on TNT. WWW.NBA.COM/LAKERS/SCHEDULE 1/28-31 Farmers Insurance Open Golf Championship at Torrey Pines Golf Course, La Jolla. WWW.FARMERSINSURANCEOPEN.COM 1/29 Kota Yamazaki / Fluid Hug-Hug Dance Company OQ at Mandeville Auditorium, La Jolla, 8pm. artpower.ucsd.edu 1/29 AHL San Diego Gulls vs. Ontario Reign, Valley View Casino Center, San Diego, 7:05pm. (619) 359-4730. WWW.SANDIEGOGULLS.COM 1/29 Richard Cheese and Lounge Against the Machine at the House of Blues, San Diego, 7pm. WWW.HOUSEOFBLUES.COM 1/29-31 Home Improvement Show at Del Mar Fairgrounds. Fri & Sun 10am-5pm, Sat 10am-6pm, Free admission. WWW.DELMARFAIRGROUNDS.COM 1/30 San Diego Sockers vs. Las Vegas Legends,Valley View Casino Center, San Diego, 7:05pm. (619) 359-4730. WWW.SDSOCKERS.COM 1/30 Scholastic Surf Series, San Diego Middle School Division 1, Oceanside Pier, South.

WWW.SURFSSS.ORG 1/30 Sunrise Surprise Strolls at the San Diego Zoo. 7:30-9am. Walking tour to areas in natural hills and valleys. Includes breakfast muffins and coffee. WWW.SANDIEGOZOO.ORG 1/30-3/6 The Metromaniacs at the Old Globe Theatre, San Diego. HTTPS://THEOLDGLOBE.ORG 1/31 Donny Osmond at Balboa Theatre, San Diego 6pm. HTTP://SANDIEGOTHEATRES.ORG/ 1/31 The St. James Choir at St. James by-the-Sea, La Jolla, 4pm. HTTP://WWW.SJBTS.ORG 1/31 NBA Los Angeles Lakers vs. Charlotte Hornets, Staples Center, Los Angeles, 6:30pm. Watch on TWC SN/TWC D. WWW.NBA.COM/LAKERS/SCHEDULE 1/31 NFL Pro Bowl. Team Rice vs. Team Irvin, Aloha Stadium in Honolulu, Hawaii.

Watch live on ESPN, 7pm ET. WWW.NFL.COM/PROBOWL 1/31 Scholastic Surf Series, San Diego High School Divisions 1 & 2, Oceanside Pier South.

WWW.SURFSSS.ORG FEBRUARY 2/1-2/7 Sherlock Holmes And The Adventure Of The Great Nome Gold Rush at North Coast Repertory Theatre, Solana Beach. HTTP://NORTHCOASTREP.ORG 2/2 Groundhog Day 2/2 Bullet for My Valentine with Asking Alexandria plus special guests at the House of Blues, San Diego, 6:30pm. WWW.HOUSEOFBLUES.COM 2/2 NBA Los Angeles Lakers vs. Minnesota Timberwolves, Staples Center, Los Angeles, 7:30pm. Watch on TWC SN/TWC D NBATV. WWW.NBA.COM/LAKERS/SCHEDULE 2/5 AHL San Diego Gulls vs. Stockton Heat, Valley View Casino Center, San Diego, 7:05pm. (619) 359-4730. WWW.SANDIEGOGULLS.COM 2/5-6 All Shook Up at the AVO Playhouse in Vista. WWW.MOONLIGHTSTAGE.COM 2/5-6 The English Beat at Belly Up Tavern, Solana Beach, 9pm. WWW.BELLYUP.COM 2/5-7 San Diego Ballet Presents ‘An Evening of Jazz & Dance’ at the Lyceum Stage, Horton Plaza. WWW.SDREP.ORG 2/6 Monster Jam at Petco Park, 7pm. WWW.MONSTERJAM.COM 2/6 Scholastic Surf Series, San Diego High School Divisions 3 & 4, La Jolla Shores.

WWW.SURFSSS.ORG 2/6 AHL San Diego Gulls vs. Milwaukee Admirals, Valley View Casino Center, San Diego, 7:05pm. (619) 359-4730. WWW.SANDIEGOGULLS.COM 2/7 Superbowl 50 at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California, AFC Champions vs. NFC

JANUARY-FEBRUARY

12/16-17 6th Annual Holiday of Miracles Radiothon at Rady Children’s Hospital. KyXy 96.5 will broadcast live to help raise funds for kids in the community.

WWW.HELPSDKIDS.ORG/RADIOTHON 12/16-20 California Ballet The Nutcracker with the San Diego Symphony at the San Diego Civic Theatre. HTTP://SANDIEGOTHEATRES.ORG/ 12/17-21 Mr. Scrooge & Mr. Dickens by North County Players at the San Marcos Civic Center WWW.NORTHCOUNTYPLAYERS.ORG. 12/17 An Evening with Macy Gray Holiday Show at Belly Up Tavern, Solana Beach, 8pm.

WWW.BELLYUP.COM 12/17 NBA Los Angeles Lakers vs. Houston Rockets, Staples Center, Los Angeles, 7:30pm.

Watch on TNT. WWW.NBA.COM/LAKERS/SCHEDULE 12/18 Rick Springfield at the House of Blues, San Diego, 7pm. WWW.HOUSEOFBLUES.COM 12/18 AHL San Diego Gulls vs. San Jose Barracuda, Valley View Casino Center, San Diego, 7:05pm. (619) 359-4730. WWW.SANDIEGOGULLS.COM 12/18 Bone Thugs N Harmony at Observatory North Park, San Diego, 8pm.

HTTP://OBSERVATORYSD.COM/ 12/18-19 KinderNights at the San Diego Zoo, 6-7:30pm. Children ages 3-6 with adult go on a different animal adventure. (619) 557-3962 for reservations.

WWW.SANDIEGOZOO.ORG 12/18-19 Holiday Memories in Song annual holiday chorale presentation by Pat Bean & the RB Chorale featuring Christmas favorites. Proceeds benefit Chorale Scholarship Fund. WWW.RBCHORALE.ORG 12/18 & 20 Christmas in Candyland at the AVO Playhouse in Vista. WWW.MOONLIGHTSTAGE.COM 12/18-20 Holiday Pops featuring Cirque Musica at Copley Symphony Hall, San Diego.

WWW.SANDIEGOSYMPHONY.ORG 12/18-23 Traditional Teddy Bear Teas at the Westgate Hotel, 2:30-5pm. Seating is limited. Reserve at eventbrite.com. WWW.WESTGATEHOTEL.COM 12/19 Andy Lee’s Birthday!

12/19 Peter White Christmas at Balboa Theatre, San Diego, 8pm. HTTP://SANDIEGOTHEATRES.ORG/ 12/19 Vince Staples at Observatory North Park, San Diego, 8:30pm. HTTP://OBSERVATORYSD.COM/ 12/19 San Diego Sockers vs. Ontario Fury, Valley View Casino Center, San Diego, 7:05pm. (619) 359-4730. WWW.SDSOCKERS.COM 12/19 Holiday Regatta organized by Oceanside Yacht Club, 10am-4pm. WWW.OCEANSIDEYC.NET 12/19 Holiday Celebration at the Copley-Price Family YMCA, 8:30am-3:30pm, Anticipated 5,000 local families in-need will enjoy holiday treats, games, music and wrapped presents for each and every boy and girl. WWW.COPLEYPRICE.YMCA.ORG 12/19 Santa photo ops in the Encinitas Lumberyard, 3-5pm. WWW.ENCINITAS101.COM 12/19 KinderTots at the San Diego Zoo, 8:30-9:30am. Children ages 18 mos-3 years, with an adult, learn about animal facts and green practices. (619) 557-3962 for reservations. WWW.SANDIEGOZOO.ORG 12/19-23 Legoland Winter Nights festivities 5-7pm – includes everything featured during Holiday Snow Days plus shows, music and twinkling lights.

WWW.CALIFORNIA.LEGOLAND.COM 12/19-24 Victorian Tea at Hotel del Coronado, 11am-3pm, (619) 522-8490.

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North Coast Repertory Theatre

Sister’s Christmas Catechism: The Mystery of the Magi’s Gold December 13 – 15 In this holiday mystery extravaganza, from the author of “Late Nite Catechism,” Sister takes on the mystery intriguing historians throughout the ages–whatever happened to the Magi’s gold?

Employing her own scientific tools, assisted by a local choir as well as a gaggle of audience members, Sister creates a living Nativity unlike any you’ve ever seen.

This Wonderful Life December 8 – 27 James Leaming returns with his one-man tour-de-force based on the perennial favorite, “It’s a Wonderful Life.” In an amazing display of physical and verbal virtuosity, Leaming brings to life over 32 familiar people. His Jimmy Stewart-inspired George Bailey leads the impressively portrayed cast of characters from Bedford Falls.

Cool Local Hangouts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Christmas Parades and Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14, 25-27, 32, 33 Concerts and Music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28-30 Theatre and Dance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10,12, 30 Museums and Art Exhibits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32, 33 Festivals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14, 25-27, 35 Attractions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27, 32, 33 Sports & Team Schedules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33-35 Front Cover Photo: Professional Snowboarder, Owen Ringwall

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Sherlock Holmes and the Adventure of the Great Nome Gold Rush January 13 – February 7 Joseph Vass’ World Premiere about the world’s greatest sleuth, Sherlock Holmes, who will stop at nothing to prove a client innocent of murder, even if it means traveling to the Wild West frontier town of Nome, Alaska, and a bar run by Wyatt Earp. This wild and wooly adventure is full of intrigue, mystery, deception and duplicity.

Twilight Zone Unscripted January 18 Impro Theatre, the critically acclaimed improvisational troupe from Los Angeles, pays homage to Rod Serling’s breakthrough sci-fi series “The Twilight Zone.” Enter the wondrous dimension of imagination, as completely improvised episodes are created with every performance.

Tuesday Night Comics hosted by Mark Christopher Lawrence January 19

Moonlight Stage Productions at the Moonlight Amphitheatre in Vista Susan Egan: The Real Housewife of That’s Life: A Toast to Sinatra Broadway, January 15 February 11 – 12 One of Broadway and Disney’s most Frank Sinatra was the iconic voice celebrated performers, Susan Egan, is of a generation and one of the greatbringing it all together into one concert. est entertainers of all time. Celebrate Susan takes you on a musical journey his hits: Strangers in the Night, Fly from Belle to babies and beyond, with Me to the Moon, All the Way, My hilarious personal anecdotes that rival Way, New York, New York and many any top-rated reality show. more.

For more information on Moonlight State Productions call (760) 724-2110 or visit www.moonlightstage.com.

Last Chance to See “Mr. Scrooge & Mr. Dickens” December 17 – 20 (Five Shows Only!)

This may be your last chance to see The North County Players’ annual production of “Mr. Scrooge & Mr. Dickens”—at least for a while.

“After nearly ten years, we’ll be putting Scrooge on the shelf,” noted the play’s writer/director, Charles Carr, a writer for the Union Tribune and many other outlets for the past two decades, “and begin working up a brand new holiday show.”

“Mr. Scrooge & Mr. Dickens” is billed as a faithful adaptation of the beloved Dickens classic with a unique embellishment: Charles Dickens himself appears onstage to read sections from the work—primarily passages describing the people and places of Victorian England, an aspect generally lost in adaptations of the work.

“The production also features carolers, dancers, computer-controlled lighting, music, and powerful sound effects,” said Carr. “There’s also an appearance by Santa at the end of the show (but you might want to keep that a surprise for little ones).”

For nearly a decade, “Mr. Scrooge & Mr. Dickens” has been performed to sold-out venues throughout So Cal including PowPAC, Connors Hall, Patio Playhouse, and Print Zone Entertainment 7040 Avenida Encinas 104-115 Carlsbad, CA 92011 info@NorthCountySun.com www.NorthCountySun.com Advertising Office (760) 635-9100 Fax (760) 635-9200

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the Park Ave. Center. “Thousands of Southern California residents have attended North County Players productions,” Carr continued. “An essential component of each of our shows is that ticket pricing be as affordable to as possible. Tickets are just $12.50 general, $7.50 kids, seniors, and military. Thanks to generous grants from Supervisor Bill Horn, the San Marcos Community Foundation, H.O.M.E., and others, we’re able to keep ticket prices at or below the cost of going to a movie.” Carr added, “In fact, that’s one of our slogans: Take a movie break. Catch a show.”

‘Mr. Scrooge & Mr. Dickens’ will be performed five times Dec. 17-20 at the San Marcos Civic Center including two matinees and a half-priced final dress rehearsal. One hundred percent of proceeds from this year’s shows will benefit local non-profits including a VFW Christmas charity.

“Got a young one who doesn’t think they’ll like live theater?” Carr quipped. “Tell ‘em it’s in 3-D!” San Marcos Civic Center is located at 1 Civic Center Drive, San Marcos 92078 (Hwy 78 at Twin Oaks) One-click tickets, info, and directions at www.northcountyplayers.org.

McGuire January 25 – 26 Written by Dick Enberg about longtime colleague and close friend, Al McGuire, who lead the 1977 Marquette basketball team to the national championship. Through McGuire, renowned sportscaster and multiple Emmy Award-winner Enberg shares memories and depicts why McGuire’s philosophy had such an important and lasting impact on so many. Starring Cotter Smith.

North Coast Repertory Theatre is located at 987 Lomas Santa Fe Drive, Solana Beach 92075. For more information please call (858) 481-1055 or visit www.nothcoastrep.org.

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The Old Globe Theatre Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas Through December 26 Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas is a wonderful, whimsical musical based upon the classic Dr. Seuss book. Back for its 18th incredible year, the family favorite features the songs “This Time of Year,” “Santa for a Day” and “Fah Who Doraze,” the delightful carol from the popular animated version of How the Grinch Stole Christmas!

Celebrate the holidays as the Old Globe Theatre is once again transformed into the snow-covered Whoville, right down to the last can of Who-hash.

The Metromaniacs January 30 – March 6 In 18th-century Paris, young people like Damis have gone métromanie—crazy for poetry. Indeed, Damis has fallen in love with a mysterious poetess sight unseen, charmed by her verse alone. But unbeknownst to him, his beloved is actually a middle-aged gentleman named Francalou! This mistaken identity sets in motion a comedy of pseudonyms, plot twists, and plenty of playful poetry.

For more information on The Old Globe Theatre call (619) 234-5623 or visit www.theoldglobe.org.

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Oh, the Places You May Go to Find Snow in San Diego Yes, Virginia, There is Snow in San Diego County!

Dear Editor, I am 8 years old. Some of my little friends say there is no snow in San Diego County. Dad says, “If you see it in the North County Sun, it’s so.” Please tell me the truth, is there snow in San Diego County? Virginia Virginia, your little friends are wrong. They have been affected by too much warm weather and sunshine. It is true.

San Diego is a paradise with perfect year-round weather, but when it rains, there is magic that happens in the mountain areas of San Diego’s East County.

Just a little farther drive northeast from San Diego, in Riverside, San Bernardino, and Ventura Counties, you will find more snow at Lake Arrowhead/Big Bear at Snow Valley, Snow Summit, Bear Mountain, Rim Nordic, Running Springs, Idyllwild, Mount San Jacinto State Park (via Palm Springs Aerial Tramway), Mt. Baldy, Mountain High/ Wrightwood, and Frazier Park/Mt. Pinos. Of course, even farther north you’ll find slopes at Mammoth Mountain, June Lake, and Lake Tahoe.

Julian Church, Photo provided by East County Magazine

Cuyamaca Peak/Cuyamaca Rancho State Park (52 mi northeast of SD) www.parks.ca.gov Julian (60 mi northeast of SD) www.julianca.com Palomar Mountain State Park (77 mi northeast of SD) www.palomarsp.org Laguna Mountain/Sunrise Highway (55 mi east of SD) www.lagunamountain.com Pine Creek Wilderness (68 miles east of SD) www.fs.usda.gov

Laguna Mountain, Photo by Billy Ortiz

Hard Core Snow Chasers—Grab Your Snowboard, Skis, Tube, Sled, and Snowshoes, and Head to the Snow SNOW PLAY, SLEDDING AND TUBING Snow Valley Mountain Resort Snow Play Area – Running Springs www.snow-valley.com Snow Drift Tubing Park – Running Springs www.snowdrift.net Big Bear Snow Play www.bigbearsnowplay.com Alpine Slide at Magic Mountain – Big Bear www.alpineslidebigbear.com North Pole Tubing Park – Wrightwood www.mthigh.com/mountain/north-pole-tubing-park Snow play area around Frazier Park on the way to Mount Pinos www.mymountainchamber.com

SNOWBOARDING AND SKIING – BEST RESORTS IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA

CROSS COUNTRY SKIING AND SNOWSHOEING – BEST TRAILS IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA www.trails.com/toptrails - Mt. Pinos Nordic Ski Area at Frazier Park California Cross Country Ski Trails.

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www.onthesnow.com Bear Mountain Skiing: Season Start/End: 12/1 – 3/29 June Mountain: Season Start/End: 12/14 – 3/21 Mammoth Mountain Ski Area: Season Start/End: 11/ 5 – 5/29 Mountain High: Season Start/End: 11/15 – 4/10 Mt. Baldy: Season Start/End: 12/20 – 3/29 Snow Summit: Season Start/End: 12/1 – 3/29 Snow Valley: Season Start/End: 12/20 – 3/22

Professional Snowboarder, Owen Ringwall

Hansen’s in Encinitas at 1105 S. Coast Hwy 101 carries the widest selection of Surf , Snow, and Sportswear. Call (760) 753-6595 or visit www.hansensurf.com.

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Warren Miller’s 66th Feature Film, Chasing Shadows, Showing this December Warren Miller Entertainment is introducing its 66th snow sports film, Chasing Shadows. Watch JT Holmes, Seth Wescott, Caroline Gleich, Steven Nyman and more as they pursue turns on the mountains of our dreams: Chamonix, Alaska’s Chugach, Utah’s Wasatch and the mightiest range of them all, the Himalaya. You have three opportunities to see this feature-length ski and snowboarding film in North County.

December 4 – La Paloma Theatre, Encinitas December 5 – Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego, La Jolla December 6 – Carlsbad Village Theatre, Carlsbad For more information on Warren Miller’s Chasing Shadows visit www.skinet.com.

Disney on Ice Presents Encinitas Ballet Presents The Nutcracker Frozen January 20 – 24 Ballet at La Costa Enter a fantastical winter wonderland beyond imaginaCanyon High School tion as Frozen skates into the Valley View Casino in San December 19

Encinitas Ballet presents The Nutcracker Ballet, December 19, at 1pm and 5pm, at the David H. Thompson Performing Arts Center, La Costa Canyon High School in Carlsbad. Internationally acclaimed choreographers Sayat Asatryan and Olga Tchekachova join with award winning guest-artist dancers, visually stunning stage sets, and a charming and accomplished local cast, to make Encinitas Ballet’s presentation of the Tchaikovsky classic one of the most acclaimed in North County.

A joyful event for local families, audiences can expect an uplifting and magical performance complete with a dazzling holiday party, giant mice doing battle with toy soldiers, a growing Christmas tree, dancing snowflakes, a Nutcracker that transforms into a handsome prince, and exotic dances from around the world Tickets are available online at www.EncinitasBallet. com. Admission is $20 for children and $25 for adults.

Group discounts for organizations of 10 or more are provided upon request.

For more information on Encinitas Ballet call (760) 6324947 or visit www.EncinitasBallet.com.

Diego. Be magically whisked away to wintry Arendelle by dazzling special effects and astonishing skating as you sing and dance along to inspiring songs such as “Let It Go” and “Do You Want to Build a Snowman?” Join royal sisters Anna and Elsa, the hilarious snowman Olaf, Kristoff, his loyal reindeer Sven and the mystical trolls as they journey to discover that true love is the most magical power of all!

Hosted by Mickey and Minnie, with special appearances by beloved Disney Princesses and characters, this unforgettable celebration of love and friendship will leave your family with memories to last a lifetime.

As an added bonus, arrive early to get warmed up for the show and learn the snowman dance at the Stonyfield YoKids and Disney Magic of Healthy Living Dance-Along Pre-Show.

For more information about Disney on Ice visit www. disneyonice.com.

Welk Resort Theatre Welk Illusions Through December 30 Be astounded and amazed like never before in the 2015 all-new Welk Illusions, starring Award-Winning Illusionist Anthony Hernandez from Hollywood’s famed Magic Castle! It’s a magical night of interaction, illusions and fun for the whole family!

Forever Plaid: Plaid Tidings Through December 31 The legendary Plaids come back to Earth to spread yuletide joy with the greatest holiday hits of the ages. Filled with Christmas standards that have all been “Plaid-erized,” our boys are back to do their Christmas special. At first, Francis, Jinx, Smudge and Sparky aren’t sure why they’ve returned to Earth for another posthumous performance, but a phone call from the heavenly Rosemary Clooney lets them know that they’re needed to put a little harmony into a discordant world.

Million Dollar Quartet Through December 31 This Tony Award winning Broadway musical, inspired

by the electrifying true story of the famed recording session where Sam Phillips, the “Father of Rock ‘n’ Roll” brought together icons Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis and Carl Perkins at Sun Records’ storefront studio in Memphis on December 4, 1956 for one unforgettable night of impromptu recording and one of the greatest jam sessions of all time.

Meet Me In St.Louis Through January 31 Set in 1904 St. Louis, Meet Me In St. Louis is based on the MGM film by the same name. Life is wonderful for the Smith family: the World’s Fair is about to begin and love is in the air. This happy world crumbles when Mr. Smith runs into financial trouble and announces that the family will have to move to New York. The family packs their belongings and is set to leave, but at the last minute, Mr. Smith realizes how much his family loves their home and relents. To the joy of everyone, Mr. Smith announces that the family will not leave St. Louis after all.

For more information on the Welk Resort Theatre please call (888) 802-7469 or visit www.welkresorts.com.

California Center For the Arts, Escondido Holiday Showcase: Nutcracker Spectacular and Other Holiday Favorites December 4 La Pastorela (performed in Spanish only) December 5 Teatro Tierra Caliente under Tierra Caliente Academy of Arts, presents La Pastorela, a traditional play centered around the pastores (shepherds) as they traveled to Bethlehem to find the baby Jesus. Through music, carols, and traditions, the church choir of St. Francis—Kerygma Pax—will honor you with a live music presentation.

Shrek The Musical by STAR Repertory Theatre December 12 – 13 Everyone’s favorite ogre is back in the hilarious stage spectacle based on the Oscar-winning smash hit film in STAR Repertory Theatre’s adult/youth production.

The Nutcracker Ballet December 19 – 20 Featuring West Coast Ballet Theater and San Elijo Dance Academy, this engaging and highly entertaining, familyoriented performance, has a cast of over 200 performers and guest artists from San Francisco Ballet.

Shen Yun 2016 January 26 – 28 Raved as “The #1 Show in the World,” Shen Yun consists of about 20 pieces. A Shen Yun performance takes you on a magic journey through 5,000 years. Breathtaking animated backdrops, exquisite hand-made costumes, high flying leaps, thunderous drums, and mesmerizing live orchestra music will transport you to another world. Featuring nearly 100 world-class performers, Shen Yun is accompanied by an orchestra blending western and Chinese instruments.

For more information on California Center for the Arts call (800) 988-4253 or visit www.artcenter.org

New Village Arts Theatre Presents The 1940’s Radio Hour December 5 – 31 It’s December 1942, and New York’s little-radio-stationthat-could, WOV, is about to air its final broadcast of the holiday-themed Mutual Manhattan Variety Cavalcade.

That’s the setting for The 1940’s Radio Hour, a timeless play full of classic tunes sung in four and five-part harmony. With its dance routines, swinging music—includ-

ing “Ain’t She Sweet,” “Blue Moon,” “You Go to My Head,” “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas”—and a beloved cast of characters, Radio Hour is a perfect holiday treat.

For more information on The New Village Arts Theatre call (760) 433-3245 or visit www.newvillagearts.org.

San Diego Musical Theatre at The Spreckels Theatre Irving Berlin’s White Christmas Through December 6 The beloved, timeless film comes to the stage in this heartwarming musical adaptation featuring seventeen Irving Berlin songs.

Veterans Bob Wallace and Phil Davis have a successful song-anddance act after World War II. With romance in mind, the two follow a duo of beautiful singing sisters en route to their Christmas show at a Vermont lodge, which just happens to be owned by Bob and Phil’s former army commander. The dazzling score features well known standards including Blue Skies, I Love A Piano, How Deep Is the Ocean, and the perennial favorite, White Christmas.

For more information on the San Diego Musical Theatre call (858) 560-5740 or visit www.sdmt.org

La Jolla Playhouse Hershey Felder as Irving Berlin Mandell Weiss Theatre December 16 – January 3 Hershey Felder brings to life the remarkable story of Irving Berlin, long thought of as America’s Composer.

From the depths of anti-Semitism in Czarist Russia, to New York’s Lower East Side, and ultimately all of the country and the world, Irving Berlin’s story epitomizes capturing the American Dream. Felder’s signature creation of character and musical performance will make this evening with Irving Berlin an unforgettable journey in song.

Guards at the Taj Sheila and Hughes Potiker Theatre February 2 – 28 At morning’s first light, a new edifice representing the soaring power of the empire will be unveiled, the glorious Taj Mahal. But for the two hapless guards assigned to protect the palace, morning will set the wheels in motion for a ghoulishly funny existential crisis that will shake their faith in God, the empire and each other. Guards at the Taj is a black comedy about two average men swept up by the beauty, carnage and injustice surrounding one of the most famous wonders of the world.

For more information on La Jolla Playhouse call (858) 550-1010 or visit www.lajollaplayhouse.org.

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New Year’s Eve Dining and Party Directory (Please contact venues to confirm details) Tuscany New Year’s Eve Party Two NYE Parties!

Tuscany’s Main Dining Room & Piano Lounge: Live Music–Tuscany House Band featuring Rick Randle from Striker. Dinner & Dancing: Pop Classics 8pm–1am.

Encore Showroom aka the Tuscany Back Room: Live Orchestra featuring The Bandworks. Dinner & Dancing: Jazz Standards. 2 shows: 5-8:30pm and 9-12:30am. Make your reservation now to dine and dance the night away at Tuscany’s NYE! For more information about their special NYE Party dining and entertainment call (760) 929-8111 or visit www.tuscanylacosta.com.

Ignite Bistro & Wine Spot NYE Celebration Celebrate the New Year at Ignite Bistro & Wine Spot.

Dinner is a four-course prix fix dinner. Enjoy a four-course dinner for two for only $99. Dinner includes Champagne Poached Shrimp Cocktail, Salad, Filet Mignon or Pan Seared Scallops, Tiger Eye Ahi Tuna, with Home Made Tiramisu! There are 4 seatings. Reserve the 6pm or 6:15pm seating and get a $20 Thank You Gift Card! Make your reservation today. There will be live music and the drinks will be flowing, and there’s no cover charge! Drink Specials are offered throughout the night with a complimentary Champagne toast at midnight to ring in the New Year.

And open NY Day for brunch. Ignite is located at 6996 El Camino Real, Carlsbad 92011. Call (760) 438-7800 or visit www.ignitecarlsbad.com.

Belly Up Tavern New Year’s Eve Party Featuring Los Lobos Happy Hour 5:30-8pm with music by Candye Kane with special guest Debbie Davies. This will be quite a party! Afterwards, Los Lobos takes the stage. Tickets are $78. Doors open at 9pm. The Belly Up is located at 143 S. Cedros Avenue in Solana Beach. Call (858) 481-8140 or visit www.bellyup.com.

Seafire Restaurant + Bar NYE Celebration!

A huge NYE Celebration (that always sells out) with a special NYE menu, flowing Champagne, live music provided by the amazing local jazz band Firefall. You need to call for reservations and seating is limited! Happy Hour is always nightly from 3:30-6:30. The kitchen stays open until they close! They have a full bar, 14 craft beers on tap, a great wine selection and heated outdoor patio. Seafire is located at 6030 Paseo Del Norte, Carlsbad 92011. Call (760) 603-9672 or visit www.seafirerestaurantcarlsbad.com.

Solterra Winery and Kitchen Solterra executive chef Chris Powell will welcome NYE revelers with an outstanding 3-course Prix Fix dinner with wine pairings. You’ll also be able to order off the menu.

They’ll have live music, party favors, craft brews on tap, and award winning wine selections. Solterra Winery and Kitchen is San Diego’s only working winery, tasting room, tap house, and kitchen. For more details and information call (760) 230-2970 or visit www.solterrawinery.com.

Pacifica Del Mar Ring in 2016 at Pacifica Del Mar. Enjoy a 4-course, prix fixe menu with a complimentary champagne toast.

Experience your last hours of 2015 while enjoying awardwinning coastal cuisine with stunning Pacific Ocean views and a DJ later in the evening. Two seatings. Free Valet Parking. Make your reservations early. Call 858-792-0476 or visit www.pacificadelmar.com.

Vigiluccis New Year’s Eve Upon arrival, Vigilucci’s will adorn you with party favors.

Enjoy a special 3-course prix fixe menu with a complimentary glass of Prosecco. Prix fixe menus will be offered at all four Vigilucci’s locations. Seasonal a la carte menu items are also available. Enjoy live music at Vigilucci’s Trattoria in Leucadia. For a complete list of holiday offerings, live music schedule, and New Year’s Eve menu items, visit www.vigiluccis.com.

Northern Spirits Jazz Supper Club and Nattiya’s Thai Ring in the New Year at Northern Spirits & Nattiya’s Thai. Enjoy a delicious Thai dinner while listening to hot

jazz and stay late for the party with drink specials and a DJ spinning the tunes from 10:30 to 1:00am. Northern Spirits features some the area’s premier jazz musicians. Northern Spirits is located at 727 West San Marcos Blvd., San Marcos 92069 (just a couple of blocks from Restaurant Row). Call (760) 736-9999 or visit www.nattiyathai.com.

10 Twenty Prime You’ll find fine dining, quality steaks, ribs, and seafood, along with exemplary service at 10 Twenty Prime.

Enjoy a very special New Years Eve dinner to remember.

Satisfaction is always the goal, and 10 Twenty Prime consistently hits the mark with fine steaks, barbecue ribs and fresh fish. They have a very lively bar, an expansive white table-clothed indoor room, and a comfortable heated outdoor patio. 10 Twenty Prime is located at 1020 West San Marcos Blvd, San Marcos 92078, in Old California Restaurant Row. Call (760) 566-7500.

Twenty/Twenty at The Sheraton NYE 4-course pre fixe dinner and Jazz on the terrace from 6-10pm. Jazz music by Wolf Marshall. A DJ takes over at 9pm to 1am. Cash Bar with complementary toast at midnight. 5480 Grand Pacific Drive, Carlsbad. Call for reservations at 760-827-2500 or visit www.twenty20grill.com.

Stone Brewing World Bistro & Gardens This gigantic event takes place from 8pm to 1am at Liberty Station in San Diego. Rare and vintage Stone beers, music, food, craft beers, wine, DJ and dancing. www. stonelibertystation.com/NYE Club M and Grand Del Mar Ballroom at Fairmont Grand Del Mar Resort Get ready for Club M’s NYE Party with DJ from 8:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. Party favors and Champagne toast are complimentary. Grey Goose Vodka specialty cocktails available.

The Grand New Year’s Eve Party in the Elizabeth Ballroom will be held from 9 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. Dancing throughout the night, featuring a high energy dance band. California’s Triple Five-Star Resort, The Grand Del Mar is located at 5300 Grand Del Mar Court, San Diego 92130. For reservations call (858) 314-2700 or visit www.fairmont.com/san-diego.

Pour House–Oceanside Join their New Year’s Eve Party Celebration until 2:00 A.M. January 1. Along with their many local beers on tap and imported beers, they have a full liquor bar, live music and dancing! Try their amazing Lamb Burger, Short Rib Grilled Cheese, Truffle Parmesan Fries, Truffle Pork Mac & Cheese, Kale and Quinoa Salad, and Spinach Strawberry Salad! Pour House is located at 1903 S. Coast Hwy 101, Oceanside 92054. Call (760) 730-5944 or visit www.pourhouseoceanside.com.

Legoland California NYE Party The New Year’s Eve festivities kick-off early at LEGOLAND® California with a party that lets kids celebrate the ringing in of 2016 without missing their bedtime! Like the famous ball dropping in Times Square, Kids’ New Year’s Eve features live music, entertainers and a countdown of its own with a huge LEGO® brick that drops 22-feet followed by a spectacular fireworks display. The party begins at 2 p.m. and includes performances by some of the top children’s entertainment groups in the nation. For more information, visit www.legoland.com or call (760) 918-5346.

San Diego Zoo NYE Dinner Enjoy a mildly wild NYE gourmet dinner. Dinner is $65 at Albert’s Restaurant at the Zoo! Make your reservations and for more information visit www.zoo.sandiegozoo.org.

Big Night San Diego New Year’s Eve at Hilton San Diego Bayfront The annual Big Night party is back to celebrate its monumental 11th New Year’s Eve in San Diego. Returning to the Hilton Bayfront, Big Night will host 10 themed party areas, 5 dance floors, and a big balloon drop at midnight. The entertainment lineup is sponsored by 91X and Channel 93.3. Visit www.bignightsandiego.com.

NYE Big Top Extravaganza at FLUXX FLUXX’s Big Top NYE Celebration features DJs Flosstradamus. Pop some bottles with the lions, tigers and elephants as you raise your complimentary champagne at midnight. A VIP reception will include hosted champagne from 8 to 10 p.m. and hosted hors d’oeuvres from 8 to 9 p.m. FLUXX is at 500 4th Ave., downtown. Call (619) 2328100 or visit www.fluxxsd.com Pala Casino Resort and Spa NYE New Year’s Eve at Pala will rock! Revelers will have opportunities galore to ring in 2016 at Pala Casino Spa & Resort. The big party will be in the Infinity Showroom and will be hosted by Cougrzz Rock, live in concert, with a midnight balloon drop and party favors. The showroom doors will open at 8 p.m. and the show starts at 9 p.m. All seats will be reserved. Tickets visit www.palacasino.com.

Diversions Sports Lounge at Omni La Costa Ring in the New Year at Diversions where the party keeps going until 1:30 A.M. What better place to watch the ball drop on their enormous big screen. Ask about drink and food specials. Diversions is located at the Omni La Costa Resort and Spa at 2100 Costa Del Mar Rd, Carlsbad 92009.

Call for details at (760) 438-9111 or visit www.omnihotels. com.

Observatory–North Park Theatre NYE Show Ring in the New Year at the North Park Theatre with The Academy Is. Doors open at 7pm, and the show starts at 8. Observatory North Park Theatre is located at 2891 University Avenue, San Diego, CA 92104. For more information or ticket purchase call (619) 239-8836 or visit thenorthparktheatre.com USS Midway The USS Midway invites everyone to their annual onboard New Years Eve Gala. Enjoy views of the bay and sip champagne while watching the city lights from the flight deck. Experience fine dining at elegant dinner stations and dancing to live music. The party begins at 8 pm and lasts until 1am. Black tie (optional) dinner includes open bar. 910 North Harbor Drive. (619) 544-9600 or visit www. midway.org New Year’s Eve Beach Party and Yacht Party You have two options this year: a NYE Beach Party or an all-inclusive New Year’s Eve yacht party. All-inclusive ticket includes open bar, hors d’oeuvres, and entertainment.

Enjoy dancing to diverse music from multiple DJs on three dance floors. Doors open at 8pm and the yacht departs at 9:00pm and docks at 12:30am. Boarding location is 1800 N. Harbor Drive, San Diego 92101. For tickets visit www. newyearsevesandiegoparty.com.

Hotel Del Coronado Ring in 2016 at The Del’s New Year’s Eve Gala. The evening begins at 7pm with a champagne reception in the magnificent Crown Room, followed by a lavish dinner in the oceanfront Ballroom, dancing, and a champagne toast.

Advance reservations required. The Hotel del Coronado is located at 1500 Orange Ave, Coronado 92118. For tickets call (619) 522-8490 or visit www.hoteldel.com Valley View Casino Center NYE with OMFG on December 29, from 9pm to 4am.

That’s right, it’s not on Dec 31 but we think there’s another show on December 31. It’s a huge LED dance extravaganza at the Valley View Casino Center on Sports Arena Blvd. in San Diego. 18 yrs + Visit www.valleyviewcasinocenter. com.

Bottoms Up NYE 2016 at Marriott Gaslamp Quarter From the street level restaurant and bar to the outdoor rooftop lounge perched 22 stories up. The Bottoms Up NYE 2016 party at Marriott Gaslamp is one of the most extensive celebrations in San Diego. Guests can sip unlimited well drinks and free-flowing champagne all night, feast on unlimited food at the gourmet dining stations, dance the night away to beats by DJ David Cutler and DJ Miss Dust, and steal a smooch during the New Year’s Eve countdown. Address is 660 K Street, San Diego. www. sandiegogaslamphotel.com Andaz Hyatt San Diego Raise a glass as Fortune 421 brings three floors of entertainment through Andaz San Diego Hotel. DJs will supply the beats as guests count down to midnight throughout the hotel’s awesome RoofTop600 lounge and Andaz Wine Bar. Bottle service packages will be available, as well as complimentary party favors and a festive champagne toast at midnight. 600 F Street, downtown San Diego. Call for details (619) 814-2055 or www.sandiego.andaz.hyatt.com Hard Rock New Year’s Eve at Hard Rock Hotel San Diego The Hard Rock Hotel San Diego will once again host an extravagant New Year’s Eve party with 30 DJs throughout five venues on three floors. Mingle with the hottest crowds as the balloons drop at midnight and you sip your glass of bubbly. One of the hottest NYE parties in San Diego!

Address is 207 5th Ave. San Diego. For details visit www. hardrockhotelsd.com.

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Hillcrest Taste n’ Tinis December 10 The Neighborhood of Hillcrest will be serving up a festive way to enjoy the holiday season. On Thursday, December 10, from 4-9pm, take some time to unwind and enjoy premium martini’s, scrumptious eats and fabulous retail shopping at the annual Hillcrest Taste n’ Tinis!

Attendees will be treated to a variety of food flavors from local signature chefs and restaurants, including appetizers, entrees and decadent sweet treats.

The local retail boutiques along the tour will be fixing up a holiday inspired martini for your sipping and shopping enjoyment. Check off all your holiday shopping list while enjoying the best sips and treats that Hillcrest has to offer.

Purchase tickets in stores. The first 300 ticket purchasers will receive a collectible branded martini glass!

For more information on Taste ‘n’ Tinis in Hillcrest call (619) 233-5008 or visit www.FabulousH illcrest.com.

YMCA 25th Silver Anniversary Paul Ecke, Jr. Poinsettia Ball December 12

Ring in the holiday season by joining the Magdalena Ecke Family YMCA at the Park Hyatt Aviara Resort in Carlsbad for their 25th Silver Annivesary Paul Ecke, Jr. Poinsettia Ball on December 12. All proceeds from the event benefit Financial Assistance Programs and the Magdalena Ecke Family YMCA. With plenty of poinsettias all around, enjoy a formal evening of live entertainment, dancing, and gourmet dining. The evening includes enthusiastic bidding on silent auction items including vacation packages, one-of-a-kind items, holiday gifts and unique experiences.

For over 56 years, this YMCA has been serving the local communities with exceptional programs, services and outreach for all people, regardless of ability to pay. Last year nearly 2,000 children, seniors and families received financial assistance from the Magdalena Ecke Family YMCA. For more information Paul Ecke, Jr. Poinsettia Ball visit www.ecke.ymca.org.

Cool Local Hangouts DEL MAR Dog Beach – Wide open beach for you and your furry friend to splash and play.

Del Mar Highlands–Holiday shopping, eating, and luxury movie theatre.

Del Mar Plaza – Pacific Ocean views, dining and shopping. www.delmarplaza.com.

Flower Hill Promenade – Shopping, spa, dining. www.flowerhill.com Pacifica Del Mar – Oyster Bar, spectacular ocean views, excellent cuisine.

Jake’s Del Mar – On the beach. Great food, drinks, atmosphere. www. jakesdelmar.com Powerhouse Park – Scenic park overlooking the Pacific.

Torrey Pines State Park – La Jolla SOLANA BEACH Fletcher Cove – Cove on the beach with showers and playground.

Cedros Design District – Shopping with art galleries, farmers market.

Belly Up Tavern – Best indoor live music venue. Great live music, food and drinks. www.bellyup.com North Coast Repertory Theatre – Live theatre at its best. www. northcoastrep.org Tony’s Jacal – One of the oldest Mexican restaurants in SD. Great food and drinks. www.tonysjacal.com Pizza Port on Hwy 101 – Craft brewed beer and pizza www.pizzaport.com.

CARDIFF BY THE SEA Seaside Market – Gourmet local market hangout with outdoor umbrella patio area www.seasidemarket.com Ki’s – Beautiful ocean views, healthy menu, live music. www. kisrestaurant.com Pacific Coast Grill – Right on the beach. Great food and drinks. www. pacificcoastgrill.com Pipes Café – Cool vibe, near the beach, good breakfast and lunch, great value. www.pipescafe.com Cardiff State Beach Campground ENCINITAS Self Realization Center and Meditation Garden–Overlooking the Pacific, was once the home of Paramahansa Yogananda. www. encinitastemple.org.

Swamis Beach– Famous surf spot in North County.

San Diego Botanic Garden – Adult and children’s gardens. Visit www. sdbgarden.org

Holiday Happenings in Del Mar Del Mar Highlands Holiday Celebration with Santa December 2 Join the annual holiday happening on December 2 from 5-7:30pm at the Del Mar Highlands Town Center and enjoy a spectacular laser light show complete with falling snow. Take your photos with Santa, Mrs. Claus, and their elf. Sing along with Dickens Carolers, listen to performances by local schools, and enjoy complimentary hot chocolate and cookies. Bring a wrapped toy donation with you to support the Marine Corps Toys for Tots.

For more information visit www.delmarhighlandstown center.com.

Santa by the Sea—Holiday in the Heart of Del Mar December 6 The holiday season will come to life at the annual Santa by the Sea on December 6. During this magical celebration, the L’Auberge Del Mar Amphitheater will be transformed into a festive holiday wonderland, featuring sweet treats from local restaurants, carolers performing seasonal tunes and free pictures with Santa and Mrs. Claus (must bring own camera). The event will run from 3pm-6pm, with the ceremonial tree lighting commencing at 5pm.

For more information visit www.delmarmainstreet.com.

Congregation Beth Am Menorah Lighting December 8 Join Rabbi Kornberg and Congregation Beth Am for a traditional Menorah Lighting and Blessing on December 8 from 6:30-7:30pm at the Del Mar Highlands Town Center, including refreshments and a performance by the Temple choir.

For more information visit www.delmarhighlandstowncenter.com.

CountryFest Christmas December 12 KSON’s CountryFest Christmas is back December 12, at the Del Mar Arena at 4pm, starring Scotty McCreery, Love & Theft, Raelynn, and Chase Bryant.

For more information visit www.kson.com.

Balboa Park December Nights December 4 – 5 Pack up the family and friends to celebrate San Diego’s 38th Annual December Nights on December 4 and 5, in Balboa Park. This weekend Balboa Park transforms into a holiday wonderland with historic Park promenades, plantings, and structures adorned with seasonal decorations and lights.

Participating Balboa Park museums open their doors free of charge from 5-9pm both evenings and more than 350,000 visitors are expected to experience the joy of San Diego’s largest free community festival.

Balboa Park December Nights highlights include multiple stage productions and performances, community musicians and dance troupes, good time CajunZydeco sounds, music and dance, a lightshow, food and entertainment from around the world. New this year is a Children’s Interactive Area, which includes a dynamic Community Mural where families can creatively contribute on a giant-sized coloring book page featuring Balboa Park. The mural will remain on display throughout the holiday season.

For more information on Balboa Park December Nights call (619) 239-0512 or visit www.VisitDecemberNights.org.

Moonlight Beach – Sun, sand and waves and fire pits at night.

Encinitas Library – On-going events and art gallery.

Rancho Santa Fe Plaza–Gourmet food and shopping. www.ranchosantafeplaza.com Coast Highway 101 – Shopping, restaurants, boutiques, with beach vibe.

Union Kitchen and Tap – Beer, food, large open windows. www.localunion101.com.

The Lumberyard Shopping Center – Dining, drinking, and shopping on the east side of the street on Hwy 101 Java Hut (near Self Realization Center) LEUCADIA Solterra Winery – Family owned winery on Hwy 101. Great vibe, wine, food, music. Excellent long bar on sidewalk. www.solterrawinery.com Vigiluccis Trattoria Italiana– Famous Italian restaurant with piano lounge. Great happy hour, extensive wine list and drinks. www. vigiluccis.com Pannikin- Beautiful rose garden with great coffee, tea, and homemade pastries. www.pannikincoffeeandtea.com Beacons Beach – Great Surf Spot with good outside break. Easy access.

CARLSBAD The Forum – Upscale shopping, dining, yoga, Apple Store. www. theforumcarlsbad.com Carlsbad Premium Outlets – Outlet shopping at its best. www. premiumoutlets.com.

Westfield Shopping Plaza – Newly rebuilt with movie theater.

Tip Top Meats – Trip Advisor 2014 Certificate of Excellence. Best value restaurant, butcher shop, ethnic grocery store. www.tiptopmeats.com Playwerx – Mega sized climbing structure for kids. www.playwerx.com.

Vigiluccis – Across from the beach. Classy Italian restaurant with sweeping ocean views, excellent food, cocktails, happy hour, and wines. www.vigiluccis.com La Costa Coffee Roasting – Great atmosphere, in-house roasted coffee, pastries, live music. www.lacostacoffee.com Carlsbad Beach Boardwalk – Walk, run, and bike along the beach on Carlsbad Blvd.

Tuscany Restaurant – Encore Showroom with live music and comedy.

VISTA Moonlight Amphitheatre in Brengle Terrace Park- Outdoor amphitheatre with live performances, wine, food, desserts. www. moonlightstage.com.

Alta Vista Gardens www.altavistagardens.org Main Street in Vista Village ArtBeat on Main Street – Art gallery with outdoor garden wine lounge. www.artbeatonmainstreet.com Barrel Harbor Brewing – www.barrelharborbrewing.com.

Yellow Deli – Great food, atmosphere, live music. Open 24-hours.

Lush Coffee House on Mainstreet. Relax, sofas, music, nice beverages.

SAN MARCOS Double Peak Park – Stunning 360 degree views with hiking trails.

Stoked! in San Elijo. Relax, great food, excellent back patio with sofas.

Grand Plaza – Nordstrom Rack, Sprouts, The Broken Yolk, www. grandplazamall.com Northern Spirits – Jazz piano lounge with Thai fusion food and cocktails. Jazz 7:30 – 10:30 Thrs, Fri, Sat. Check website for lineup www.mynorthernspirits.com Perks Coffee House- Organic coffee, beer, wine, and music.

Perks is located at 803 S. Twin Oaks Valley Rd #110, San Marcos 92078. Call (760) 798-9120 or visit www.facebook.com/ perkscoffeehousesanmarcos.

OCEANSIDE Oceanside Pier Boardwalk and Amphitheatre – Longest pier in California. Surfing, fishing, beach, shopping, dining. www.ci.oceanside. ca.us.

Pier View Coffee – Steps from the Oceanside Pier. Local hang out serving coffee, pastries, gelato and smoothies.

Local Tap House – Craft beers on tap and food. www.localtaphouse. com Oceanside Harbor – View the ships, boats, stroll the boardwalk, eat, shop, fishing boats.

Matucci Winery Bagby Beer Company ESCONDIDO Stone Brewing World Bistro and Gardens – Brewery with farm to table dining and award-winning gardens. www.stonebrew.com.

Lake Hodges – Dam and reservoir with hiking, biking and fishing.

Orfila Vineyards and Winery Grand Ave – Friday nights Cruisin Grand #1 car cruise in the nation, music, food, fun www.cruisingrand.com Westfield Plaza –Multi-level indoor shopping. www.westfield.com/ northcounty

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Dining, Sipping, and Drinking Swami’s Café & Bar

Swami’s Café & Bar is a local favorite and a great place to bring your family and friends over the holidays. They serve excellent quality American-style cuisine and are open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Swami’s has a great Happy Hour with a full bar, local craft beers on tap, and specials. Happy hour is Mon-Fri 4-8pm and Sat 5-9pm. The restaurant is open 7-days a week.

If you’re a breakfast lover, try any of their three egg omlettes.

You can also create your own omelette for $11.95. All omelets come with your choice of homestyle potatoes, fruit, cottage cheese, choice of toast or English muffin. The have awesome breakfast burritos, and amazing waffles, French toast, and pancake choices including all kinds of fruit, gluten-free, and organic multigrain pancakes! The lunch lineup includes wraps, sandwiches and great USDA choice beef burgers. Try the Blue Burger with blue cheese, carmelized onions, lettuce, tomato, onion and cheese on a grilled bun for $9.95.

Dinner is really special with starters like Ahi Slidrs, Ahi Poke, Mac & Cheese, and Crab Cakes. They serve a savory grass fed flat Iron Steak and grass fed NY Steak. Their Grilled Atlantic Salmon is a local favorite and so are their fish tacos. Dinner sides include Jasmine rice, roasted baby potatoes, sautéed vegetables, organic mixed greens and sautéed Portobello mushrooms.

Swamis Café & Bar is located at 1506 Encinitas Blvd, Encinitas.

Call (760) 942-2741. They have locations in Encinitas, Carlsbad, Escondido, La Mesa, Oceanside, North Park, and Poway. www.swamiscafeencinitas.com. Clip their discount coupon from our coupon pages or download from www.NorthCountySun. com. GET 1/2 OFF ANY DINNER ENTRÉE when you purchase 1 entrée and 2 drinks and the 2nd entrée is 1/2 off. Valid only at Encinitas Blvd. location. Must present coupon.

Pacifica Del Mar and Breeze Café

Pacifica del Mar and Breeze Café is open every day, including Christmas Day and New Year’s Eve, with a special prix fixe menu (or order off their regular menu). New Year’s Eve will be lively at Pacifica Del Mar with two dinner seatings; the first from 5 to 7:30pm and the other from 8 to 12 midnight, with a special prix fixe menu. The New Years Eve Party has no cover and includes a midnight toast and complimentary midnight hors d’oeuvres! This is a fun party complete with a DJ that you won’t want to miss. Check their website for updates and details.

Pacifica Del Mar welcomes one of San Diego’s most revered and adored chefs, Pascal Vignau, to their kitchen, and features great food, fine wine, cocktails, and breathtaking panoramic ocean views. This is one of the finest restaurants in Del Mar and one of the best places to hold your holiday party, family celebration, or private affair. Pacifica Del Mar offers five distinct event venues: Private Reserve is a state-of-the-art private dining and presentation space, great for corporate parties from 54 to 75 guests; Breeze Café is a heated, outdoor, covered patio with stunning ocean view sunsets, accommodating 72 to 85 guests; Wine Room is an intimate room displaying hundreds of fine vintage wines

and comfortably accommodates 12 guests; Pacifica’s Patio is perfect for casual parties up to 120 guests. The patio overlooks Old Del Mar with spectacular Pacific Ocean views; The Gallery is an interior portion at the end of the Ocean Bar. It has lovely special effects lighting with a Pacific Ocean backdrop and is perfect for up to 60 guests.

The Ocean Bar and restaurant is one of North County’s gems and a local gathering place, where high style and Del Mar culture come together for lovely libations and exquisite cuisine. They are recipients of the Gold Medallion for “Best Seafood Dining in San Diego,” and Wine Spectator’s “Award of Excellence.” Happy Hour is nightly from 4-6:30pm, all night long on Mondays and Tuesdays, and features $1 OFF all drinks and a discounted bar menu. They have over 100 Vodkas. Holiday Gift Cards are available. The Breeze Café, attached to Pacifica Del Mar, was once hailed by critics as one of San Diego’s best kept secrets and it overlooks the shimmering Pacific Ocean. It is a celebrated coastal gathering spot for casual, outdoor, morning and afternoon dining.

Pacifica Del Mar and Breeze Café are located at 1555 Camino Del Mar, Del Mar 92014. Call (858) 792-0476 or visit www.pacificadelmar.com.

Tony’s Jacal

Tony’s Jacal is “One of the most authentic north of the border...” according to Zagat Survey. This holiday season treat your family and friends to the most delicious Mexican cuisine anywhere in San Diego.

Taste the flavors of old Mexico and enjoy the history of one of the first Mexican restaurants in San Diego! Tony’s Jacal (pronounced hakal) is one of San Diego’s oldest and most treasured Mexican restaurants. Located in Solana Beach, Tony’s Jacal is a historic San Diego landmark and opened its doors in 1946 as a small neighborhood house where neighbors would stop by for a delicious meal.

Its reputation built over the years because the cuisine is absolutely delicious and the atmosphere and service are outstanding. For three generations, Tony’s Jacal has been serving family specialties, like their famous chile relleno, turkey tacos, turkey enchiladas, flautas and shrimp burritos. We highly recom-

mend their very special holiday tamales.

The holiday season really couldn’t be more colorful and delicious.

Their classic cantina lounge offers a wide selection of tequila and margaritas, and serves a variety of mezcal. Try their Mezcal Paloma with grapefruit soda on the rocks. Tony’s Jacal has a beautiful floral outdoor garden patio and live Mariachi music in the evenings. Lunch is served Mon-Sat 11am-2pm: Dinner is served Weekdays 5-9:30pm, Fri and Sat 5-10pm, Sun 3-9:30pm: They will be closed Christmas Eve and Day and New Year’s Eve and Day. If you are looking for an authentic Mexican restaurant experience, with wonderful food, drinks and the finest service, Tony’s Jacal is the place!

Tony’s Jacal is located just west of the I-5 Fry and just south of Lomas Santa Fe on 621 Valley Avenue, Solana Beach, 92075. Call (858) 755-2274 or visit www.tonysjacal.com

Solterra Winery & Kitchen

Solterra will serve a very special Christmas Eve Brunch from 11am-5pm and will close at 5pm. Ring in the New Year on NYE 2016 and enjoy their special New Year’s Eve menu prepared by Executive Chef, Chris Powell.

Solterra Winery and Kitchen is San Diego’s only working winery, tasting room, tap house, and kitchen. Their wines and cuisine are award winning.

Solterra was the biggest winner at the 2015 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition, the most prestigious and largest competition of American wines in the world. They won Best of Class for their Costa Azul-2012 Cabernet Sauvignon; Double Gold for their Christopher Cameron Vinyards 2012 Malbec; Gold for their Solterra Winery Mestizo “GSM;” Silver for their 2013 Pinot Noir; and Silver for their 2009 Petit Sirah.

Solterra is the perfect place for private events and holiday parties. Their backyard vineyard patio is draped in grape vines with 18 tables. It’s exquisite. Just hang out and sip wine with family, friends, or your significant other.

Solterra welcomes San Diego’s cherished Executive Chef, Chris Powell, as he serves his award-winning cuisine along with perfect pairing of Solterra wines and local craft beers on tap. The Van Alyea family, a married couple with two young daughters, and a lovely golden retriever, are answering the dreams of North County residents and visitors who love

fine wine, craft beers, great food, and the SoCal beach lifestyle. Solterra Winery and Kitchen is, beyond the shadow of a doubt, a destination winery on the map of Encinitas and San Diego County.

Wednesdays are Ladies Nights with extended Happy Hour from 3-7:30pm. The Tasting Room is open daily Mon-Thurs 3-5pm and Fri-Sun 12-5pm. Lunch is Sat-Sun 12-5. Dinner is 7 days a week 5-10pm. The building features stunning architecture with high ceilings and large open windows on Hwy 101. The winery is a wood barrel room with fermentation tanks, a crusher and press. Adjacent to the winery is a full kitchen, bar and dining room. Hang out at their long concrete outdoor fire pit bar located just inches from the sidewalk and passers-by. Wine Tasting is until 5pm; Get 4 glass flights of wine by the glass for $10, or 6 glass flights and 2 glass tastings of their Library Reserve wine by the glass.

Solterra is located at 934 North Coast Hwy 101, Leucadia 92024. Call (760) 230-2970 or visit www.solterrawinery.com for musical guests, movie nights, and special events. Clip their Wine Tasting Coupon from our Coupon Pages or download it from www.NorthCountySun. com. BUY ONE WINE TASTING & GET ONE FREE. Good anytime including Happy Hour! Must present coupon.

Vigilucci’s Restaurant Group

If your holiday plans include dining out, Vigilucci’s four unique coastal locations will be open on Christmas Eve, New Years Eve, and New Years Day. Host your next party or event at Vigilucci’s in one of their semi-private and private rooms. Speak with an event planner to assist you in customizing a menu to suit your needs and taste. Because of their multiple locations, we recommend that you visit their website for a menu list, to make reservations, or to get more information on holiday parties, banquets, or catering by location. Holiday gift cards are available.

Vigilucci’s Restaurants operate at four locations along the coast from Carlsbad to Coronado and have been serving award-wining authentic Italian cuisine, homemade pastas, prime steaks, and fresh seafood for over twenty-one years. Their Cucina Italiana and Vigilucci’s Seafood and Steakhouse are located in Carlsbad.

Vigilucci’s Ristorante Coronado is located on Coronado Island.

Vigilucci’s Trattoria Italiana is on Highway 101, in Leucadia. Happy

Hour is every day and includes $5-$10 food and drink specials with extended hours on the weekends. Vigilucci’s Trattoria has live music in their luxurious piano lounge.

Vigilucci’s newest establishment, Vigilucci’s Gourmet Market & Catering, is located on State Street in Carlsbad Village next to their Cucina Italiana. Consult one of the experts at Vigilucci’s Gourmet Market where their team has been in the business of creating delicious cuisine for a very long time. Their market has over fifty types of imported and domestic cheeses and meats, and hard-to-find Italian gourmet products, including boutique wines and unique gifts. The Market specializes in Italian appetizers, charcuterie and Panini Trays to homemade Pasta and Dinner Entrees made fresh daily, and ready for you to grab and go, or call for delivery. Buon Appetito! Vigilucci’s Gourmet Market and Catering is located at 2943 State Street Carlsbad (760) 720-0188. Visit www.

Vigiluccis.com.

Casa de Bandini

This holiday season, give your loved ones and guests a fiesta to remember. Diane Powers’ Casa de Bandini is a top North County destination for regionally inspired Mexican fare. This award-winning restaurant is decorated with hand-crafted furnishings, fine Mexican folk art, and colorful hand painted murals. Guests feel the warmth and romance of Mexico as soon as they enter and are charmed nightly by strolling mariachis playing popular Mexican ballads, making it a great place for entertaining family and friends. Guests will enjoy frosty birdbath margaritas along with hot corn and flour tortillas prepared throughout the day. Indulge in authentic Mexican cuisine among beautifully decorated dining rooms and their spectacular outdoor patio.

The freshest ingredients are used for their 14 salsas and sauces that are made daily along with their fresh, hot, handmade tortillas.

Popular dishes include their flavorful Carnitas a la Michoacan, succulent morsels of pork served with hot tortillas, guacamole, salsa and beans. Casa de Bandini also offers gluten-free, vegetarian and healthy dining selections. Chef Ignacio has prepared a number of

authentic specialties including his famed Turkey Tamales, Enchiladas Espinacas, Salmon Primavera, Taquitos de Tinga, Fish Tacos Sabrosas, and Churrasco Steak. The Churrasco Steak is a Certified Angus Beef steak, flame-grilled and garnished with cilantro-lime butter. It is served on a bed of roasted potatoes, with a side of frijoles de olla and ensalada primavera of fresh, sweet peppers, red onions, oranges, mangos, pineapple, and serrano chile in a lemon vinaigrette.

During the holidays, Casa de Bandini serves the absolute best holiday Turkey Tamales. Their tamales are filled with tender turkey, raisins, chopped pecans and apples, and topped with a rich mole sauce. Ole! Casa de Bandini offers banquet and catering. Diane Powers’ other fine Mexican restaurants include Casa Sol y Mar in Del Mar Highlands, Casa Guadalajara in Old Town and Casa de Pico in La Mesa. Casa de Bandini is open seven days a week and is located at 1901 Calle Barcelona, Carlsbad, 92009, in The Forum Carlsbad. Call (760) 634-3443 or visit www.casadebandini.com.

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Happy Hour 7-Days 3-7pm Full Bar • Lunch 11am - 3pm Open Fri. 11am - 9pm, Sat-Sun. 10am-9pm 340 W. Grand Ave., Escondido, CA 92025 (760) 747-8282 • www.LaTapatiaEscondido.com

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Steakhouse at Jalapeno Grill & Cantina • Open Sun.-Thurs. 11am-9pm, Fri.-Sat. 11am-10pm 503 West Grand Avenue, Escondido, CA 92025 (Center City Parkway and Grand Ave.) jalapenogrillandcantina.com (760) 233-1104

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Dining, Sipping, and Drinking La Tapatia Mexican Restaurant & Cantina

La Tapatia is one of San Diego’s oldest and most treasured family Mexican restaurants. The restaurant dates back to 1937 when it was owned and founded by Ernesto and Salome Acosta as a small diner operated from their home on Grand Avenue in Escondido. It’s now a landmark in North County where guests enjoy some of the finest authentic Mexican cuisine.

La Tapatia is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. They offer lunch specials from 11am-3pm. They have a full bar with a lively Happy Hour seven days a week from 3-7pm and offer Happy Hour specials such as $1.99 tacos, $2.25 fish tacos, chicken wings, jalapeno poppers, shrimp quesadilla, shrimp ceviche, and an assortment of Happy Hour drink specials.

Every day enjoy La Tapatia’s famous homemade pork tamales.

Other local favorites include Chile Con Carne, Flautas Guacamole, and their famous Chicken Mole. Prices are very reasonable. You can make your own combo plate with a choice of tacos, enchilada, tamale, chile relleno, and tostada. You can also order almost anything a la carte, and they have wonderful desserts including flan.

Holiday gift certificates are now available. Call for catering or banquet facilities. Clip their coupon from our coupon pages or download it from www.NorthCountySun.com. GET 50% OFF ANY ENTRÉE when you purchase an entrée of equal or greater value.

Not valid Fridays, holidays, happy hour breakfast, To Go orders or any other discounts or offers. Must present coupon. La Tapatia is located at 340 W. Grand Ave, Escondido 92025. Call (760) 747-8282.

Owner and Chef, Ray Alto, from the famed Fireside Restaurant, offers his very loyal and happy guests some of the finest steaks grilled over a mesquite flame and the best Certified Angus Prime Rib anywhere. Steak dinners come with baked bread, soup or salad, garden vegetables, and your choice of either lemon rice, fries, baked potato or their famous Jalapeno Cheddar Mashed Redskin Potatoes, which are fabulous!

If the Prime Rib doesn’t get you, try their Bacon Wrapped Filet Mignon, Ribeye, Porterhouse, Top Sirloin or their New York Strip.

Appetizers include scrumptious servings of Fried Macaroni and Jalapeno Cheese, Jalapeno Mozzarella Sticks, Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail, Coconut Shrimp and Three Cheese Nachos. Soups and salads are

perfect with any dish.

Ask about Holiday Gift Certificates. Steakhouse at Jalapeno has a great Happy Hour Monday to Friday from 3-7pm with drink and food specials. Clip their coupon from our coupon pages or download from www.NorthCountySun.com. GET 50% OFF ENTRÉE with the purchase of an equal or greater value entrée plus two drinks. Not valid for To Go orders, holidays, Happy Hour, Filet Mignon, or with any other offer.

Must present coupon. Steakhouse at Jalapeno Grill & Cantina is located at 503 W. Grand, Escondido, 92025. Open Sun – Thurs 11-9pm, and Fri and Sat 11-10pm. Call (760) 233-1104. Visit www. jalapenogrillandcantina.com.

10 Twenty Prime

Owner and Restaurateur, Glenn Charros, knows fine dining, quality steaks, ribs, and seafood along with exemplary service. Two words for 10 Twenty Prime: Absolutely delicious! Here you’ll find one of the newest steak, ribs, and seafood houses in North County. Locals are converging nightly at this very polished but casual dining establishment, not just for the great cuisine, but for the extraordinary service and prices.

10 Twenty Prime has the best Happy Hour around, from 4-7pm, offering (3) Angus Sliders for $6; (3) Filet Mignon sliders for $8; 1/3 Baby Back Ribs for $6; (3) Shrimp Tacos for $5; Coconut Shrimp for $6; Well Cocktails and All Bottle and Draft Beers for only $3. They also have appetizers and small plates for $2.

Satisfaction is always the goal; and 10 Twenty Prime consistently hits the mark with their friendly and thoughtful service. They have

a very lively bar, an expansive white table-cloth indoor room, and a comfortable open-air outdoor patio. For starters, try their smokin’ shrimp, potato skins, Buffalo wings, or spinach artichoke dip.

Signature entrees include baby back ribs from the grill, grilled or blackened mahi mahi and salmon, and grilled filet mignon, rib eye, top sirloin, and New York steaks.

Give this place a try. We’re sure you’ll agree that 10 Twenty Prime is a really great value, and we’d love to get your feedback. 10 Twenty Prime is located at 1020 West San Marcos Blvd, San Marcos 92078, in Old California Restaurant Row. Call (760) 566-7500.

We are very proud to offer a 50% OFF COUPON for lunch or dinner to try this outstanding restaurant. Clip the coupon from their ad on our Coupon Pages, or download it from www.NorthCountySun.com/coupons. Must present coupon.

Tip Top Meats

The holidays are here and Tip Top Meats is the place to find the finest whole, fresh, smoked, or oven baked, natural range-grown turkeys. You won’t find a tastier, juicier, turkey anywhere. We recommend ordering your Christmas or New Year’s turkey or goose early! Come to Tip Top Meats with your family and friends and enjoy the best Prime Rib in San Diego.

It is a massive portion served with baked or mashed potatoes and gravy, sauerkraut or broccoli, soup or salad and a roll. Tip Top always makes, serves, and sells the finest and largest variety of sausage from around the world.

For the holidays, stock up on USDA Choice and Prime Cuts for a delicious celebration. Select the finest Homemade Sausages, Natural Diestel Turkeys, Turkducken, Duck, Lamb, Tri-Tip, and New York Steaks. Tip Top is a one-of-a-kind butcher shop, a gourmet Europeanstyle delicatessen, and a full service marketplace. Nobody in San

Diego County comes close to the service and value at Tip Top, providing the highest quality meat and poultry for North County residents since 1967. They serve Certified Angus Beef, the best quality there is.

The Big John Breakfast and the Big John Burger are two of the best value meals and deals in town (see their ad on the inside back cover).

John Haedrich has given back 100-fold to residents, places of worship, schools, marine families, and community organizations.

This December 12th Big John is hosting 35 war veterans. Andy Lee, Publisher of the North County Sun, says, “John is one of those amazing people that crosses our path once in a lifetime. I look up to him, and admire him and his achievements. He is a hard working, kind, and generous man with a big heart; and people who know him, love and respect him.”

Tip Top Meats is located at 6118 Paseo Del Norte, Carlsbad 92011.

Call (760) 438-2620 or visit www.tiptopmeats.com.

Seafire Restaurant + Bar

Seafire will be the place to be New Years Eve. Make reservations now for a very special NYE dinner and celebration. Party to the live jazz sounds of Firefall, with party favors, Champagne, and a full bar.

Utilizing traditional and progressive cooking techniques that harmoniously encapsulate a unique and delicious experience for all guests, Seafire is everything you are looking for in a restaurant and more. A husband and wife team work together in the kitchen preparing memorable delights, such as their signature Napoleon-style brick oven, wood-fired pizzas. The Italian made, custom designed, domed brick oven creates authentic pizza with perfectly browned crust.

Like a perfectly harmonious violinist and cellist, the two of them create dining delights using the freshest vegetables and ingredients to accent such masterpieces as their Lamb Chops, Steamed Mussels, Shrimp Scampi, Seared Scallops, or Crispy Skin Salmon that is served with garlic whipped potatoes, and sautéed Brussels sprouts. Their Mediterranean-style cuisine includes a wide variety of seafood, pasta and salads. The menu is extensive and includes Kabobs and Rack of Lamb. Their salads and soups are delicious. Try the Ahi Sliders,

Roasted Beet Salad, the Greek Salad, or their Fish Chowder. You will be really impressed.

Located near the beach in South Carlsbad near the corner of Palomar Airport Rd. and Paseo del Norte, this family-owned and operated restaurant is definitely worth a try. The indoor décor is filled with natural light and the outdoor patio is welcoming with a large open window attached bar. It’s the perfect place for sipping wine, a local craft beer, or cocktail while enjoying great live music Tuesday to Saturday evenings.

They are open every day and Happy Hour is nightly from 3:30-6:30pm and 10pm until close; and the kitchen stays open until they close. Enjoy 14 craft beers on tap and a great wine selection. Clip or download their coupon offer on their ad or our Coupon Pages or download from www.NorthCountySun.com/coupons and get a FREE Shrimp Flambe Plate (it’s a $12 value!) or get 20% OFF your entire check, whether you dine-in or take-out.

Seafire is located at 6030 Paseo Del Norte, Carlsbad 92011. Call (760) 603-9672 or visit www.seafirerestaurantcarlsbad.com.

Daily News Café

The Daily News Café is celebrating their 25th anniversary in downtown Carlsbad Village. The historic and iconic restaurant is a North County dining destination. Many of their staff and cooks have been there “forever” and are local celebrities. Waitress Deena Vongxay has been serving happy customers for 25 years; Tera Stroup has been brightening everyone’s day for 11 years; and James West has been Carlsbad’s favorite bus person for 15 years. The longevity of the staff and great food are testament to the popularity of Daily News Café. They will be closed Christmas Day so the staff can spend time with their families and loved ones.

Locals and customers enjoy homemade comfort breakfasts and lunches, inside or out on the patio, while peoplewatching and taking in the sunshine and ocean air. Just steps from Carlsbad Beach, breakfast is served all day, everyday, and lunch is served from 11am to 4pm. Their extensive and very popular menu includes a wide assortment of omelets

ranging in price from $8.95 to $10.95. All omelets are three eggs and served with hash browns, sautéed red potatoes, fresh fruit or refried beans and your choice of toast, biscuit, or blueberry muffin. Other breakfast favorites include Eggs Benedict, Huevos Rancheros, and a Breakfast Burrito. They also serve Large Fresh Fruit Bowls, a Breakfast Parfait and Creamy Oatmeal. Locals love their Belgian Waffles, Buttermilk Pancakes, French Toast, and wide assortment of Crepes, Try their famous Bloody Marys and Mimosas! Lunch is great and includes 1/3 lb Belly Bomber Burgers, Chicken Sandwiches and many other sandwiches and salad options. We love their Half Sandwich and Soup combo and recommend their Chicken Salad Sandwich served with Split Pea Soup. We also love their Lobster, Crab and Shrimp Salad Sandwich. Daily News Café is located at 3001 Carlsbad Blvd, Carlsbad 92008. They are open daily from 6:30am to 4pm, closed Xmas Day. Call (760) 729-1023 or visit www.dailynewscafe.com.

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Dining, Sipping, and Drinking Pelly’s Fresh Fish Market & Grill

This holiday season, on a mild winter day, relax and enjoy Pelly’s spacious outdoor patio just steps from Carlsbad State Beach. Sit under an umbrella on a sunny morning or afternoon. It’s the perfect place for a late breakfast, lunch, or dinner, and the best place for the freshest fish and for people-watching. Located in the Poinsettia Village Shopping Center, between Starbucks and Subway, you’ll enjoy some of the tastiest char-grilled fish sandwiches, plates, or salads in San Diego.

The food is simply amazing and their Fresh Fish Market is always stocked with your favorites, including great local catch.

Try a healthier choice for your family’s Christmas dinner or New Year’s party. You can also order one of their signature seafood platters for your Sunday football gatherings. Pellys is one of the original fresh fish markets in Coastal North County. On any given day, depending on the season, Pelly’s Fish Market offers large fillets of fresh ahi, yellowtail, albacore, mahi-mahi, halibut, Atlantic salmon, swordfish, sea bass, and a wide assortment of local shellfish

including oysters, clams, and mussels. It’s lobster season so they should have a nice selection. Call ahead to make sure.

Pelly’s has an excellent reputation with locals for serving delicious fresh fish lunches and dinners. We recommend their char-grilled mahimahi, char-grilled halibut, and grilled fish tacos. If you’re in the mood for a salad, try their fresh Ono salad, Pelly’s special salad, or their stone crab salad. They have the best chowders too. Try their famous Manhattan red or Boston white clam chowder. Pelly’s is not a fancy sitdown restaurant; but the quality of their freshly prepared seafood more than makes up for it; and their prices are very reasonable. Check the board for their Catch of the Day. Pelly’s very popular Seafood Platters will suit any size party or family get-together. Big sellers are their ceviche, stone crab, or bay shrimp salads.

Pelly’s Fish Market is open 7-days a week. They are located in the Poinsettia Village Shopping Center at 7110 Avenida Encinas #101, Carlsbad CA 92011. Call (760) 431-8454 or visit www.pellysfish.com.

Ahi Sushi & Grill

Well known in San Marcos and throughout San Diego, Ahi Sushi serves some of the best tasting and best valued sushi around. The sushi is high quality, and the service is absolutely outstanding. I’ve never been in a sushi restaurant where you get your sushi order so quickly. Every day Ahi Sushi offers 50% off cut rolls, special rolls, and sushi. 50% off items are highlighted on their sushi menu. They also have lunch and dinner specials, sake bombs and beers for Happy Hour. “You say sake, we say bomb!” Sake Bombs during Happy Hour are only $7.95!

Are you hungry and on a budget? Try their 16- piece cut roll special. It includes 4-pieces of Philly roll + 4-pieces of spicy tuna roll + 4-pieces of California roll + 4-pieces of smoked salmon roll.

We highly recommend their 8-piece Caterpillar Roll, their famous 8-piece Albacore Special Roll; and their Special Ahi Tuna Roll is our all-time favorite! Their menu is extensive and includes dishes such as

Teriyaki Chicken, Orange Chicken, Katsu chicken, Yakisoba (stir fried noodles), Tempura Udon, Seafood Udon, Egg Rolls, Gyoza, a wide assortment of specialty rolls, appetizers, party platters, soups, salads, beer, wine, sake and desserts.

The San Marcos restaurant is on Twin Oaks Valley Road near Cal State University San Marcos and near the San Marcos Civic Center. This very lively location attracts college students and faculty, local business people, residents, and everyone who loves great sushi at great prices.

Ahi Sushi and Grill is located at 157 N. Twin Oaks Valley Road, #136, San Marcos, CA 92069 (next to L.A. Fitness). Please call (760) 761-0238. GET A FREE 8-PIECE CRUNCHY ROLL ($12 value) with any purchase of $12 or more! Must present coupon.

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It’s Tabu Sushi

It’s Tabu offers a great Happy Hour from 3-7pm, Sake Hour 7pm-close, and Late Night Specials. This new, innovative sushi bar and grill opened last May in San Marcos across the street from California State University San Marcos and is becoming very popular especially during late nights.

This is their second location; their first having been a huge success in Temecula. It’s Tabu Sushi is spacious: with a long “L’ shaped sushi bar; a beer, wine, and sake bar; plenty of tables and booths; flat screen TVs for NFL Football; and an outdoor patio when the weather permits.

It’s Tabu Sushi specializes in fresh, spicy, tangy, made-to-order sushi and Japanese fusion with a twist. They have a varied menu that includes specialties you may never have heard of, but certainly need to try. They refer to their fusion flavors as their Tabu Touch.

Something quite different and tasty is their Garlic Teriyaki Edamame.

Another winner is their Ceviche Roll, a delicious mix of fresh raw fish and shrimp without rice. Their Lemon Cilantro Roll is crazy good with a very fresh and zesty cool taste. This one has crab meat inside with

salmon, avocado, cucumber, slices of lemon, and sriracha sauce. The cream cheese stuffed Jalapeno poppers are great, and don’t forget to order their delicious Habibi Roll. It’s shrimp tempura, spicy crab, cream cheese, avocado, cucumber, tuna, spicy mayo, eel sauce and tempura crumbs. Yum! It’s Tabu offers Lunch Specials such as their After Burner Roll, with soup or salad and Iced Tea for $8. In the evenings at the bar, enjoy Happy Hour from 3- 6pm Mon-Fri, and Late Night Happy Hour from 7pm to close. Sake Hour is a lot of fun Friday and Saturday nights, starting at 7pm, when every hour, they offer 1/2 OFF house sake shots or $1 sake shots! Also, if you like sake, you really must try their Bunny Blueberry Sparkling Sake. CLIP THEIR $5 OFF COUPON from our coupon pages or download it from www.NorthCountySun. com/coupons. It’s Tabu Sushi is located at 344 S. Twin Oaks Valley Road, San Marcos 92078. (in the Ralph’s shopping center). Call (760) 591-0811 or visit www.itstabusushi.com.

Northern Spirits & Nattiya’s Thai

Ring in the New Year at Northern Spirits & Nattiya’s Thai. Enjoy a delicious Thai dinner while listening to hot jazz and stay late for the party with drink specials and a DJ spinning the tunes until 1:00am.

Get high on smooth jazz and spicy Thai cuisine at North County’s only jazz supper club and piano lounge, Northern Spirits, attached to Nattiya’s Thai Restaurant in San Marcos. The lovely Nattiya Sontisup has created a Thai food/spicy jazz experience unlike any other in San Diego. Northern Spirits features some of the area’s premier jazz musicians with smooth and spicy jazz from 7:30-10:30pm Thursday through Saturday, and hot jam sessions the last Sunday of each month. Sip fine wine and cocktail specialties from their full bar or try a sweet Thai iced tea. The authentic Thai cuisine is absolutely delicious and includes many different entrees including a variety of curries, noodles, salads, and awesome home-made Thai desserts. Late Night Music happens from 10:30pm to 1:00am Fridays and Saturdays and includes many genres of music and DJs. Happy Hour is every day

from 3pm to 6pm with half-off appetizers and drink specials.

Nattiya’s Thai Restaurant serves some of the finest Thai cuisine in North County. It’s classy but unpretentious, with white-clothed tables and fresh flowers. We highly recommend any of the Thai Curry dishes and especially the Seafood Love Boat. This savory entrée is a wonderful combination of steamed seafood overflowing with fresh salmon, calamari, mussels, shrimp, and scallops. The boat is partially filled with a special Thai garlic/lime soup and comes with a small side dish of lemongrass chili sauce. Cut their FREE ENTRÉE coupon, $5 OFF or $10 OFF coupon from their ad, or our coupon pages or download from www.NorthCountySun.com/category/coupons.

Northern Spirits and Nattiya’s Thai is located at 727 West San Marcos Blvd., San Marcos 92069 (in the Denny’s shopping center, across the street from Staples and Best Buy, just a couple of blocks from Restaurant Row). Ask about catering, musical guests, and daily specials. Call (760) 736-9999 or visit www.nattiyathai.com.

Tucked away in a quiet strip mall in the Shadowridge neighborhood of Vista, across the street from Rancho Buena Vista High School, you’ll find Wasabi Sushi Restaurant. Recently under new management, this unassuming Japanese restaurant is a very good choice. The quaint dining room with black tables and chairs and sushi bar is the perfect setting to enjoy freshly prepared fish of every flavor and variety. Wasabi Sushi is open every day of the week from 11am to 9:30pm. They serve a Daily Lunch Special for $11.95 that includes 1 House Roll, 1 Specialty Roll, Miso Soup and a fresh garden salad.

Happy Hour is nightly from 3-7pm, and Monday Night Football is available at the bar.

Waitperson Betsy was very helpful and made suggestions about the menu, while Sushi Chef Ian was busily at work making his unique

and tasty creations. The menu had some very nice choices including appetizers, nigiri sushi, sushi rolls, specialty rolls, tempura, Udon noodles, a variety of bowls, salads, curry, and a bento box. I recommend the Vista Dreaming Roll, a platter of jumbo shrimp, cucumber, tuna, salmon, avocado, albacore, crab, crunchies, and drizzled with eel sauce. The Rainbow Roll was also very good. The smoked salmon and maguro nigiri sushi were delicious and the fish was very fresh.

Clip their $10 OFF COUPON, $5 OFF COUPON, or their 20% OFF ENTIRE BILL COUPON from their ad, from our coupon pages, or download from www.NorthCountySun.com/category/coupons. Wasabi Sushi is located at1688 S. Melrose Drive, Vista 92081. Call (760) 727-8090 or visit www.sushivista.com.

This is a great family restaurant for Christmas and New Years. The Broken Yolk Cafe is open 365 days a year from 6am to 3pm and is one of the most popular breakfast and lunch restaurants in North County. With 13 locations total (10 in San Diego), they consistently provide great food, professional service, and reasonable prices. Consistency in their food and service is what makes this place a winner. It’s what everyone has come to expect time after time.

They have an early bird breakfast menu served every day from 6am to 8am. It’s the best deal around! Also, for $9.49–$11.49 you can build your own 4-egg omelet with a selection of cheeses and as many ingredients as you like. They are famous for their omelets. For something truly healthy, try their fresh fruit bowls, or their Light Menu. They serve 12 breakfast or lunch items, all with calorie counts under 600.

For the really hungry, try their Iron Man and Iron Woman Challenge.

It’s a 12-egg omelet filled with mushrooms, onions and American cheese, smothered with their own house-made chili and more cheese.

It’s served on a 15-inch pizza pan with a generous pile of home fries and two biscuits. This is for one person only and you get a one-hour time limit to gobble it down. If you can eat it within one hour, the omelet is free. Cost is $26.99 if you can’t finish it.

Lunch at the Broken Yolk includes a wide selection of burgers, soups, salads, sandwiches and wraps. For something really special, try their Club Sandwich. It’s a triple decker filled with oven roasted turkey breast, bacon strips, lettuce, tomato and mayo on a Brioche bun. It comes with your choice of onion rings, fries, potato salad or slaw. It’s a meal and a half! You can’t beat it!

There are four locations in North County: La Costa location is 7670 El Camino Real 92009; San Marcos location is 101 S. Las Posas Rd. San Marcos 92078. Call (760) 943-8182 or visit www.thebrokenyolkcafe.com.

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Holiday Dining with Vigilucci’s

HOLIDAY PARTIES Private and semi-private rooms available HAPPY HOUR $5–$10 food and drink specials every day including Saturdays and Sundays LIVE PIANO MUSIC at Vigilucci’s Trattoria Leucadia GIFT CARDS available on our website or in-restaurant For reservations and a complete list of holiday offerings including CHRISTMAS EVE DINNER and our NEW YEARS EVE PARTIES visit us at vigiluccis.com

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Dining, Sipping, and Drinking Cucina Amore

The young owners and partners of Cucina Amore are real Italians and are passionate about their authentic Italian cuisine. Long-time friends, Clint Legnani and Juri Malini, born and raised in Bologna, Italy, first opened a gelato shop in Pacific Beach, which is still there and very popular. They have now opened their new Italian restaurant in San Marcos, right across the street from San Marcos High School. Their cozy Italian bistro prepares fresh, homemade, authentic Italian dishes that are absolutely delicious. These guys are always smiling, and I can assure you that you will too. Amore means love in Italian and, like us, you will love Clint and Juri, and Cucina Amore! They offer $2 OFF daily lunch specials until 3:00 PM. Clip their BUY ONE – GET ONE FREE ENTRÉE coupon from our coupon pages or download from www.NorthCountySun.com/category/coupons/.

Also, because they are located right across from the high school, they offer $2.50 slices. Their pizza is excellent.

Cucina Amore has a fine menu that features antipasti, Balogna-style thin crust pizza, wonderful pasta dishes, classic lasagna, specialita della casa (house specialties), soups, fine desserts, drinks and, of course, authentic cappuccino, and other coffees. Dishes are made with the freshest and organic ingredients whenever possible. All of their prices are on the lower end of the spectrum, which makes this place a real treat. We recommend their pizzas, and Spaghetti Bolognese with their homemade Ragu. Try it with meatballs! It’s absolutely delicious. Various pasta entrees include Cappellini Pomodoro, Ravioli di Ricotta, Fettuccine Afredo, Lasagna al Forno, Ziti al Forno, Gnocchi alla Bolognese, and others. For dessert, their Tiramisu, Sicilano, Panna Cotta, and their famous Gelato are all fabulous. Cucina Amore is located at 679 Rancho Santa Fe Road, San Marcos 92078. Call and ask them about catering your holiday party. Call (760) 304-6939. Located at the corner of San Marcos Blvd and Rancho Santa Fe Road. Visit www.cucinaamore.net.

Previously called Lucky’s Pizza, and located on Melrose near Rancho Santa Fe Road, Ray’s Famous Pizza and Wings offers excellent New York Style thin crust pizza. John, owner and restaurateur, has been a pizza chef and owner for many years, and knows how to make really great hand-tossed pizza. Sauces are made in-house and they use 100% real Mozzarella. They offer three sizes starting at $11., Medium, Large and Xtra Large. They have many toppings to choose from and all you non-New Yorkers can order thick crust. Their Margarita and San Diegan pizzas are our favorites. Pizza Slices are available for $3.50.

Other specialties on their menu include their Hot Wings (BBQ, Hot, Ranch or Buffalo), Calzones, Stromboli, Sub Sandwiches, and a variety of salads, including their Antipasto, Greek, Chicken Ceasar,

and House. Ray’s wants to invite local sports teams, school sports teams, and sports clubs and give back to their organizations. It’s a great place for parties and events. Call and ask about their catering services. Ray’s also delivers free locally to San Marcos, San Elijo Hills, Carlsbad, Rancho Carrillo, Rancho Carlsbad, La Costa, Aviara, Vista, and Encinitas. Clip their PIZZA & WINGS $19.99 COUPON from our Coupon Pages or from their advertisement in our Dining Section, or download it from www.NorthCountySun.com/ category/coupons. The Pizza & Wings includes a One-Topping Large Pizza & 10 Piece Hot Wings. Ray’s Famous Pizza & Wings is located at 1691 Melrose Drive #195, San Marcos 92078 (in the 7-Eleven shopping center). Open 7 days! Call (760) 471-1234 or visit www.raysfamouspizzaandwings.com.

Ignite Bistro & Wine Spot

Celebrate New Year’s Eve at Ignite and ring in 2016 starting with a 4-Course Dinner for Two for $99 and receive a $20 Thank You Gift Card when you make a reservation for 6:00 or 6:15 P.M. The 4-Courses are Champagne Poached Shrimp Cocktail, Market Green or Ceasar Salad, Filet Mignon, Pan Seared Scallops, or Tiger Eye Ahi Tuna, and House Made Tiramisu. They will have four seatings. Live music begins at 9pm in the lounge, and there’s a DJ on the patio. Enjoy party favors and a Champagne toast at midnight! Don’t forget about their famous New Year’s Day Brunch from 10-3pm with $11 bittomless Mimosas.

Book your holiday event or other event for 2016 and receive a $100 Thank You Gift Card and a Party Tray of Man Candy. Must present coupon. Details are on their ad and on their coupon on our Coupon Pages or download it from www.NorthCountySun.com/category/coupons. Also bring the kids on Saturdays because Kids Eat Free on Saturdays from 4pm to close with purchase of one adult entrée!

Ignite is a great place to bring friends and family, impress a client,

or a date. There isn’t a bad seat in the house, inside or outside, on their beautifully designed and decorated Spanish-style patio garden with outside bar and fireplace. Located in La Costa, overlooking La Costa Green’s rolling hills, Ignite Bistro and Wine Spot is one of North County’s favorite hangouts. It offers an extensive wine collection to accompany their delectable appetizers, entrees and popular woodfired, hand-crafted Neopolitan-style pizza. Other offerings include sizzling juicy burgers and tender choice steaks. Visit their new Oyster Bar. Oyster Happy Hour is Sun-Thurs from 6-7pm.

Uncork, drink and enjoy from a large selection of domestic or imported wines at retail bottle prices. Sip one of their hand-crafted cocktails. Happy Hour is every day from 3-6pm and offers $4 or $6 drink specials as well as food specials. Sunday Brunch is from 10am3pm. Enjoy live music on Sunday from 12-3pm. Catch all the Bowl Games with the sound on! Ignite Bistro & Wine Spot is located at 6996 El Camino Real, Carlsbad 92011. Call 760-438-7800 or visit www. ignitecarlsbad.com.

Stoked!

If you are planning a holiday party or event, clip their 10% OFF HOLIDAY CATERING COUPON from our Coupon Pages or download it from www.NorthCountySun.com/category/coupons and present the coupon at time of ordering.

They also have a 15% OFF KIDS MEALS COUPON. We love Stoked! in San Elijo Hills. Offering unique beer and wine selection, Stoked! is the perfect place to meet a friend, conduct a business meeting, just hang out, or have a romantic rendezvous.

Enjoy dining and sipping while sitting on comfortable sofas in front of a gorgeous rock fireplace on their beautiful garden patio. Enjoy a cold Stone IPA or Pale Ale, or perhaps a bold red Carodorum Issos Toro 2007, or an energetic, crisp white Pampano Inspiracion Verdejo 2012.

Nothing brings in a steady flow of happy repeat customers than great food, drinks, and wonderful service, and Stoked! has all that and more! Owner and San Elijo resident, Chris Vulovic, is a successful corporate CEO, a consultant, a caterer, and the author of “I Love Food” (available on Amazon). She has put together a restaurant with

a personal touch and a warm welcoming feel that is perfect for locals, families with kids going to and from school, North County foodies, or wedding and party planners. The indoor ambiance is comfortable and attractive. The front has outdoor umbrella seating, and the back has a beautiful intimate patio built around a rock fireplace–hence the name Stoked!. There is plenty of space available for indoor and outdoor meetings, parties and weddings.

Their master chef will wow your taste buds as well as your visual and textural senses with fresh and healthy food. Stop in for a wonderful hot latte or a bowl of soup (always made from scratch) on a cold day. Lunch is served from 11:30am to 3:00 pm. They always have a daily soup and their sandwiches are some of the best in North County.

Try their shrimp, fish or chicken tacos. Their roasted and caramelized vegetable sandwich on rustic bread with layers of roasted vegetables, melted mozzarella, and drizzled with peso is a real winner!

Stoked is located at 1215 San Elijo Road in San Marcos (San Elijo Hills) 92078. Call 760-798-1322 or visit www.cafestoked.com.

Gregorios

Gregorio’s Restaurant is open New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day! They are located upstairs at the Village Fair Shopping Center in Carlsbad Village. Gregorio’s serves authentic, fresh, and savory Italian cuisine at very reasonable prices. Open everyday for lunch and dinner, Gregorio’s is the perfect place to impress family and friends throughout the holidays.

We recommend their Shrimp Fra Diavlo, a shrimp and spicy marinara tossed with linguini, or their Angel Hair Pasta with Meat Sauce. They offer a wide selection for lunch and dinner with signature dishes such as linguini, lasagne, fettuccini Alfredo, eggplant parmesan, steaks, Sicilian chicken, pizzas, sandwiches, burgers, soups, salads, appetizers and desserts, including homemade cannoli.

Their full bar has NFL and Charger Football Games and serves Happy Hour Monday–Friday with $5 appetizers and daily drink specials. Martini Mondays are great with $2 off martinis; Tuesdays have Two-for Tuesday specials; Wednesday features 1/2 off all bottles

of wine, all night; Thursdays you get $2 off all bottled beer; and Friday is TGIF with $2 off–you call it! Gregorio’s is open 11am-9pm weekdays, 11am-10pm Fridays and Saturdays, and Happy Hour is 3pm-6pm Monday through Friday. Gregorio’s offers a wide variety of light and healthy options, and is a great place to pop in and out for a quick lunch from 11-3. They will treat you as if it’s your home away from home.

Gregorio’s owner, Greg Nelson, has done more for families and children of the Carlsbad Boys and Girls Clubs than anyone can imagine. As a young boy, Greg grew up and spent his days going to the Boys and Girls Clubs of Carlsbad. That experience had a profound effect on him and who he is today. From 2010 to 2012, he donated 100% of his profits from Gregorio’s Restaurant to the Boys and Girls Clubs of Carlsbad. What a man! Gregorio’s is located in Carlsbad Village at 300 Carlsbad Village Drive, Suite 208, Carlsbad 92008. Call (760) 720-1132 or visit www.gregoriosrestaurant.com.

Bruegger’s Bagels

One of the most beloved bakeries in North County, Bruegger’s in La Costa offers delicious, piping hot, fresh oven-baked bagels. Pick up a fresh hot blueberry bagel with cream cheese, a dozen hot bagels for the office, or a Bruegger’s Breakfast Sandwich for the perfect way to start your day. Catering is available. Their classic breakfast sandwiches combine eggs with your choice of peppered bacon, ham, sausage or turkey sausage on a hot fresh bagel. Our all-time favorite is their classic smoked salmon and cream cheese, stacked high on a fresh onion bagel with sliced tomato, red onions, and capers.

In addition to their famous bagels, breakfast sandwiches and bagel sandwiches, Bruegger’s offers a healthier “Under 500 Calorie” menu. If you are a calorie counter, try one of their Skinny Bagels.

Guests can now order any of Bruegger’s 15-plus varieties “skinny,” due to Bruegger’s unique slicing process. Instead of changing the

recipe of its time-tested, New York-style bagel, Bruegger’s slices the bagels thinner using a process that removes approximately one-third of the bagel’s center but preserves its unique eggshell crust and delicious toppings. The result is a lower calorie bagel without sacrificing variety or taste. Try their Skinny Zesty Egg White Sandwich. This comes with an egg white patty on a skinny sesame bagel, with turkey sausage, Swiss cheese and sundried tomato spread.

Clip their coupon from our Coupon Pages or download from www.NorthCountySun.com/category/coupons and GET A BAGEL W/CREAM CHEESE AND SMALL COFFEE FOR $2.49.

Must present coupon. Bruegger’s operates 300 bakeries in North America with 7 bakeries in San Diego. Bruegger’s Bagels is located at 7680 El Camino Real, Carlsbad 92009 (at the corner of La Costa Ave and El Camino Real). Call (760) 632-1432 or visit www.brueggers.com.

Ray’s Famous Pizza & Wings

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The Griswold Awards San Diego–Honoring Extreme Home Christmas Light Displays: Post your extreme home Christmas light display pics and vids on our Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/TheGriswoldAwardsSanDiego 1) 2) 3) 4)

CATEGORIES ARE: EXTREMELY ENERGY INEFFICIENT EXTREMELY REVERENT (RELIGIOUS) EXTREMELY ORIGINAL EXTREMELY CONFUSING.

POST YOUR PICS AND VIDS! ENTRIES WITH THE MOST “LIKES” WILL BE THE GRISWOLD AWARD WINNERS! Win cool prizes, such as tickets to see Cash’d Out Christmas Show at the Belly Up Tavern, tickets to San Diego Botanic Garden–Garden of Lights, Massage at Oriental Oasis Massage at Lake San Marcos, or a Starbucks Gift Card, and more!

There’s nothing better than Christmas light viewing in San Diego! For a special holiday treat get together with family members, friends and neighbors, carpool, and go holiday light viewing while sipping on hot coco, eating Red Vines, and listening to Christmas music. We’re always looking for new extreme home Christmas light displays and extreme streets and neighborhoods, so please help us put together the best of the best list with The Griswold Awards San Diego!

CHRISTMAS LIGHT DISPLAYS AND NEIGHBORHOODS We’re doing our best, so please don’t blame us for non-existent lighted homes, bad driving directions, extinct or nonexistent addresses, holiday theme display changes, or date and time changes. Please research on your own to confirm.

CARLSBAD, 92009 7607 Romeria Street just off of La Costa Avenue. Every year more and more lights and decorations. Nice rock waterfall in the front yard and front bay window scene of Ski Slope and skiers.

LA COSTA, 92009 Circulo Sequoia Street in La Costa Oaks neighborhood. Many well lighted homes in this neighborhood near La Costa Canyon High School.

LA COSTA, 92009 Corintia and Unicornio. Drive around the neighborhood, especially toward the top of the hill where streets have awesome home light displays.

ENCINITAS, 92024 Coast Hwy 101 at the Self Realization Fellowship Center (SRF) Overlooking Swamis Beach, the unique building structure is a beautiful sight to see all lit up.

OLIVENHAIN, 92024 Just off Rancho Santa Fe Road at 11th and Marisa. Many beautifully lighted large homes.

Tastefully decorated with lots of lights. One of the houses sometimes has a hot chocolate stand. Kids earned over $300 in one night with just “donations.”

SAN MARCOS, 92069 1639 Knob Hill. Off Nordahl Rd. Between Tam O’ Shanter Dr. & Augusta Dr. 23rd year of decorating. 90,000+ lights plus Carnival, North Pole, and Santa’s Wild Animal Park themes. Nov. 24 to Dec. 30, 5-9 pm. See Santa from 6:30-8pm on Dec. 10-23. www.christmasonknobhill.com VISTA, 92083 1120 Highland Dr, Vista (Lifeway Church, off Melrose, between Olive & Los Angeles. Free Living Nativity event for the whole family. Fri & Sat, Dec 5 & 6, 6pm-8pm, Sun, Dec 7, 3pm-5pm OCEANSIDE, 92057 3648 Esplanade St Oceanside, Christmas at Ivey Glenn Community. Holiday lights synchronized to 89.9 FM. OCEANSIDE, 92056 2329 Snead Dr Oceanside. Animated Santa & Nativity Scene. Santa arrives by hot air balloon, nativity scene, animated elves, Santa village light display.

Christmas scene in the garage.

OCEANSIDE, 92056 1615 Quiet Hills Dr Oceanside.

Christmas on Quiet Hills. Lights synchronized to songs on 87.9FM.

CARMEL MOUNTAIN RANCH, 92128 Fairway Village, west side of Stoney Gate Pl. 85+ homes decorated. Dec. 1 to Jan. 1, 5:30-10:30pm. Neighborhood Block Party on Dec. 17, with food, entertainment, Santa, musicians, carolers and more, from 6-10 p.m.

POWAY, 92064 12631 Stoutwood St. Off Twin Peaks Rd. & Deerwood St. Nicknamed “The Griswolds.” Dec. 1 to Jan. 1, 5:30-10 pm weekdays, 11 pm weekends. Hickory Ct./Hickory St., 12659 Butterwood Ct. and Rockrose Ct. All off Twin Peaks Rd. & Silverset St. named “Candy Cane Courts.” Entire culde-sacs are lit up. Dec. 10 to Dec. 24, 6-9 pm.

RANCHO PENASQUITOS, 92129 On Oviedo Street off Black Mountain Rd. “Christmas Card Lane.” Lighted Christmas cards in front of every home. Also enter off Twin Trails Dr., Carmel Mountain Rd., (southwest corner of the area), Ellingham St., Renato St., Oviedo St., Twin Trails Dr., Barrymore St., Rotherham Ave., Talca Ave., Talca Ct., Allenbrook Way, Davenport Ave., Amber Sky Ln. Dec. 11 to Dec. 31, dusk-10 pm.

FALLBROOK Reche Road just West of Green Canyon.

Over 100,000 lights that are cooreographed to music. Snow machines add to the effect. Lights are on thru New Years night, 6pm–9pm Tues-Sun, with display staying on longer the week of Christmas. Just enter U-turn driveway from the West and tune your car radio to 90.5FM. FALLBROOK Curtis Mueller’s spectacular Christmas light show featuring concert lighting effects, lasers, and fog. Visit www.brightchristmasshow.com for show schedule and address.

CLAIREMONT, 92117 Lana Dr. & Jamar. Off Mt. Abernathy Ave. Circular street. 40+ homes decorated. Dec. 10- 27. 4670 Norwalk Ave. Off Clairemont Mesa Blvd./ Moraga Ave. Dec. 11 to Jan. 1, 7-10 pm, weekends 7-11 pm.

LA MESA, Bob’s Christmas Wonderland 7171 Cornell, La Mesa. Bob’s Christmas Wonderland in La Mesa is a single residence with the heart of an entire neighborhood. Visitors are welcomed with artisan detailed decorations including trains, many automated, moving pieces as well as a miniature drive-in theater playing “Disney’s Magical Christmas.”

Hot chocolate, apple cider and fresh popcorn are available.

ALLIED GARDENS, 92120 7048 Hillsboro St. Off Waring and Princess View. Dec. 10–24, dusk-10 pm.

CHULA VISTA, 91910, 91911, 91914, 91915 Whitney St./ Mankato. Circle between First and Second Ave. off H St. & 1st Ave. “Christmas Circle.” 55+ homes decorated. Dec. 10–26, 5-10 pm.

EAST SAN DIEGO, 92113 1523 48th St. Off Federal Blvd. & 48 St. Dec. 4-24, 5-10 pm. 4641 Craigie St. Off Highway 94 and 47th. Nicely decorated home. Dec. 10–24. Dusk to 10 pm EL CAJON, 92021 Jingle Bell Hill (also known as Pepper Dr. Lights). Solomon Ave./Pegeen Pl. and surrounding area. Off 67 & Bradley. Celebrating the Reason theme. Dec. 9-26, Mon-Th 6-9 pm, Fri-Sun 6-10 pm. 11456 Pegeen Pl. Nightmare Before Christmas theme, complete with Jack, Sally, Zero, the Mayor & Oogie Boogie. Dec. 5-26, Mon-Th 6-9 pm, Fri-Sun 6-10 pm.

LOMITA, 92114 (near Lemon Grove) 689 Meadowbrook Dr. Off Jamacha Rd. South of Lemon Grove. Many lights on home. Dec. 8 to Jan. 1, dusk to 10 pm. Santa and Mrs. Claus may be out to greet the week of Dec. 17–23.

OCEAN BEACH 4729 Newport Ave, Ocean Beach.

The Olson family’s gift to the community, their home’s lights are synchronizedmsMusic (FM 89.7) and operate Monday–Thursday, and Sunday from 6 to 10 p.m. and Friday and Saturday 6 to 11 p.m. Map SAN CARLOS, 92119 6296 Lake Arrowhead Dr. Between Dallas and Lake Murray Lights, Santa Clause, animated window scenes Dec. 5 to Dec. 27, dusk to 10pm.

CARLOS, 92119 Block of 7900 and SAN CARLOS 8000 Hillandale Dr. Off Mission Gorge & Deerfield. Many lights, plus tree on top of home. Dec. 1–31, 5-9 pm.

SANTEE, 92071 Sunburst Santee. Tomel SANTEE Court, off Magnolia. Many homes, Starlight Circle. Dec. 17 to Dec. 26, 7-10 pm.

SANTEE, 92071 9835 Pebble Beach Dr. Displays SANTEE on house and yard set up to music. Dec. 1 to Dec. 31, dusk to 10pm VILLAGE, SERRA MESA/MISSION VILLAGE 92123 2621 Raymell Dr. Yard decorated like Christmas Town from A Nightmare Before Christmas. Dec. 10 to Dec. 30, dusk-10 pm.

SERRA MESA/MISSION VILLAGE 92123- Yard decorated as Christmas Town from A Nightmare Before Christmas. Dec. 10 to Dec. 24, dusk to 10pm.

TIERRASANTA, 92124 5306 Belardo Dr. Off Via Valarta & Via Playa De Cortes. 95,000 lights,including many homemade decorations, all sequenced and animated to music. Tune radio to 89.7 FM to hear the lights dance. Dec. 1 to Dec. 26, 5:30-10 pm. www.belardolights.com 11626

Papagallo Ct. Off Colina Dorado or Calle De Vida. Thomas the Tank Engine theme. Dec. 3 to Dec. 30, 6-10 pm. 10927 Baroque Lane. A North Pole themed Christmas featuring a 20-ft lighted Santa and a Christmas Village. Dec. 9–28, 6-9:30 pm.

OTHER FUN CHRISTMAS PLACES AND EXTREME LIGHT SIGHTINGS LEGOLAND Holiday Snow Days. Real snow! Snowball targets, build a snowman with Lego accessories, see holiday Lego displays. Dec.1 – 31. Nightly tree lighting at 5 pm Dec. 1–Dec. 24 Nightly firework Dec. 26-31. 760-918-5346. www.legoland.com

SAN DIEGO Gaslamp for the Holidays. Downtown San Diego. Trees of the Gaslamp will be illuminated from Dec. 1 to Jan. 2, 5 pm-midnight. www.gaslamp.org Balboa Park December Nights Dec 4 -5. San Diego Premier Festival with vendors and entertainment. Various museums open, parade, holiday lights, music and food vendors. www.balboapark.org.

Hotel Del Coronado 1500 Orange Ave., Coronado. Tree in the lobby is beautifully decorated plus 100,000 lights illuminate the resort from Dec. 1 to Jan. 5. 619-522-8490, www.hoteldel.com Mission Bay Christmas Boat Parade of Lights Over 100 vessels. Begins on Quivira Basin. Dec. 12, starts at 6 pm and ends with fireworks at 9 pm. 858-488-0501, www. missionbayparadeoflights.org Oceanside Harbor Parade of Lights Boats decorated in holiday lights circle Oceanside Harbor. Sponsored by the Oceanside Yacht Club. Dec. 12, 6pm. 760-722-5751.

San Diego Bay Boat Parade of Lights 42nd Anniversary, Toy Parade theme Dec. 8 and December 13. Fireworks, 5:30 pm then parade til 9 pm. Starts off at Shelter Island, goes through the harbor and ends at the Ferry Landing on Coronado. www.sdparadeoflights.org.

San Diego Botanic Garden “Garden of Lights” 230 Quail Gardens Dr., Encinitas 100,000+ lights illuminating the plants and trees Dec. 3 – 30. Nutcracker exhibit, marshmallow roasting, live music, carriage rides, crafts, and Santa. 760-436-3036. www.SDBGarden.org San Diego Zoo’s Jungle Bells Balboa Park. Dec. 13 to Jan. 4. Lighted animal figures, bell ringers, nightly tree-lighting ceremony, carolers, interactive animal shows. 619-231-1515 www.sandiegozoo.org SeaWorld Christmas Tree of Lights. And SnowWorld.

The Skytower lights will sparkle after dark. Nightly at 6pm Weekends Dec 1- Jan 4, Daily. Call for information 619-231 1515 or visit www.seaworld.com

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“America’s Largest Balloon Parade” Port of San Diego Holiday Bowl Parade December 30 stands for prime viewing of this signature San Diego event!

Parade festivities will begin in the television area with the finals of the 19th annual Wienerschnitzel Wiener Nationals and the Bumble Bee Seafoods 5K. Tickets may be purchased at the grandstands on the day of the parade for $20, cash only. Grandstands are located at the intersection of Harbor Drive & Ash Street. Grandstand seating sold out last year.

For more information on the Holiday Bowl Balloon Parade visit sandiegobowlgames.com.

Don’t miss the 2015 Port of San Diego Holiday Bowl Parade – a San Diego Bowl Games Production bringing the bayside streets of Downtown San Diego to life on December 30.

As always, this exciting family event, preceding the Holiday Bowl football game at Qualcomm Stadium, brings together world-class marching bands, magnificent floats, entertaining drill teams, and a procession of enormous balloons-more than any other parade! Over 100,000 streetside spectators will enjoy the parade along with a nationwide television audience. Secure your seat in the grand-

Holiday Pet Parade in San Diego December 13, Sunday, Parade Begins at 3pm Presented by Downtown Ace Hardware and Market Street Veterinary Clinic, you are invited to bring your beloved furry, feathered and scaled pets, all dressed up in festive costume and garb, for the 8th Annual Gaslamp Holiday Pet Parade and Pet Expo on Sunday, December 13 at MLK Promenade Park, adjacent to the Hilton San Diego in the Gaslamp Quarter.

You will want to register in advance for this event ($15 per pet) as space in the parade is limited and will fill up fast. You can register the day of the event ($20 per pet) beginning at 12:30pm. Livestock animals are not allowed in the parade.

Each entry is automatically eligible for a chance to win one of nine contest categories. There will be an awards ceremony presented by Doozydog! Club, San Diego Humane Society and SPCA immediately following the parade at Gaslamp Hilton Park. Judges’ decisions are final, and you must visit the judging panel between 1:00 – 2:30pm to be considered. Win the ninth category, “Best of Show” and you and your pet will have the opportunity to be Grand Marshal at next year’s event!

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Christmas Holiday and Tree Lighting Events in North County 12/1-12/25 Legoland nightly tree lighting.

(760) 918-5346. www.legoland.com 12/2 Del Mar Highland Shopping Center holiday event and tree lighting, 5-7:30pm. www.delmarhighlandstowncenter.com/events 12/3 Oceanside holiday tree lighting 6-8pm at Regal Cinema Plaza 12/2 Parade of Lights in Oceanside 7-9pm 12/4 Fallbrook Community Tree Lighting Event at Fallbrook Community Center, 4:307pm. www.fallbrookchamberofcommerce.org/events-v2 12/4 Vista Christmas and Winterfest in downtown Vista 12/5 -12/30 Garden of Lights at San Diego Botanic Garden in Encinitas www.sdbgarden.org.

12/5 Encinitas Holiday Parade.

Tree Lighting Ceremony at 5pm.

Parade starts down Coast Hwy 101 at the corner of “D” Street at 5:30pm. www.encinitasca.gov 12/5 Carols of Carlsbad with Carlsbad school kids at Omni La Costa Resort www.carlsbaded.org.

12/5 Holiday at Leo Carrillo Ranch in Carlsbad 12/5 Carlsbad Village Faire Holiday Events in the Village and photos with Santa 12/5 California Center for the Arts, 340 N Escondido Blvd, Escondido, CA 92025. 3pm. (800) 988-4253 or visit www.artcenter.org.

12/5-12/6 Santa’s Magical Village and Tree Lighting at San Marcos Community Center. Sat 3-8pm, Sun 9am-3pm. www. san-marcos.net 12/6 San Marcos Holiday Parade

Bates Nut Farm’s “Christmas In the Valley” Brings Back Traditions of Christmas December 11 – 12 Bates Nut Farm is celebrating their annual “Christmas in the Valley” holiday festival. Start a new family tradition this holiday and join the festivities at Bates Nut Farm in Valley Center beginning on Friday, December 11 at 4pm.

Santa arrives by fire truck, escorted by the Valley Center High School Marching Band to light the Christmas tree at 6pm. The fun continues on Saturday, December 12, from 10am-4pm, with Santa arriving by helicopter.

Both days of this free event will feature live

entertainment, storytelling, Christmas carols and a Polar Express Hay Ride to visit Santa. There will also be pony rides, a petting zoo, and vintage fire engines and trucks on display. A variety of vendors will be on hand selling food and gift items. Valley Center’s clubs and service organizations make it possible for children to make Christmas ornaments and gingerbread houses, play games, and get a free Christmas balloon. Enjoy Christmas shopping at Bates Farmer’s Daughter Boutique for great holiday gifts, ornaments, nuts, dried fruit, jams, jellies, chocolates, homemade fudge, assorted candy, teas, specialty items, and with all the vendors who set up for the 2-day event. There will be plenty of unique gifts for each person on your gift list.

Visit Bates Nut Farm at 15954 Woods Valley Road, Valley Center, CA 92082. Call (760) 749-3333 or visit www. batesnutfarm.biz.

Oceanside Christmas Boat Parade of Lights and Holiday Craft Fair December 12 The Annual Oceanside Parade of Lights and Holiday Craft Fair hosted by the Oceanside Yacht Club will be floating into Oceanside Harbor on December 12 from 7-9pm. Fishing boats, sail boats, yachts, kayaks and dinghies will be all dressed up in holiday swag and circling the Oceanside Harbor to enchant onlookers at the harbor, restaurants and beach.

One of the best viewing spots is along the side of Oceanside Harbor near the fishing dock and police station.

From this vantage point you can see the parade twice! You

will likely spot Santa waving to the crowd.

The Harbor Village at North Harbor also has shops, dining, and seating areas, as well as the concrete walkway surrounding much of the harbor, where you can watch and enjoy the parade festivities.

For more information on this Oceanside Yacht Club event (760) 722-5751 or visit www.oceansideyc.net.

12/6 Cardiff by the Sea–Kringle Mingle holiday celebration at Cardiff Town Center 12/6 Photos with Santa at Restaurant Row in San Marcos 12/6 Tree lighting ceremony at Fletcher Cove in Solana Beach, 5pm. (858) 720-2400. www.ci.solana-beach.ca.us 12/6 Annual Holiday Tree Lighting at Carlsbad Village, 5pm. www.shopvillagefaire.com/events.html 12/11- 12/12 Bates Nut Farm Christmas Events in Valley Center -Hay Rides, Santa, Entertainment. Tree lighting 12/12 at 6pm www.batesnutfarm.biz 12/12 Escondido Christmas Parade 9:30am start at Escondido High School 12/13 Holiday Pet Parade in the Gaslamp District.

Parade starts at 3pm.

North County Christmas Holiday Parades

December 5, 5:30pm Encinitas Holiday Parade Theme: This IS Encinitas Life!

Parade route: Along Coast Highway 101 www.ci.encinitas.ca.us December 5, 5pm Fallbrook Christmas Parade Theme: The Gifts of Christmas Parade route: Main Avenue from Ammunition to Ivy www.fallbrookchamberofcommerce.org December 5, 1pm Vista Christmas Parade Theme: Celebrating a Seussical Christmas Parade route: Downtown Vista www.vistachamber.org December 6, 1:30pm La Jolla Christmas Parade and Holiday Festival Theme: 100 Years of Christmas Cheer Parade route: Girard Avenue from Kline to Prospect www.ljparade.com December 6, 1pm San Marcos Holiday Parade Theme: Celebrating 50 Years of ‘A Charlie Brown Christmas’ Parade route: Leaving Palomar College going to Civic Center www.kiwanisclubofsanmarcos.org December 12, 9:30am Escondido Christmas Parade Theme: A Superhero Christmas Parade route: South on Broadway from Escondido H.S. to Grape Day Park www.escondidojaycees.com December 12, 7-9pmm Oceanside Boat Parade of Lights at Oceanside Harbor www.oceansideyc.net

Carlsbad Educational Foundation’s 6th Annual Carols of Carlsbad December 5 Join students from all of the Carlsbad schools on Saturday, December 5 at 3pm as they present a showcase of holiday music on the festive Plaza at Omni La Costa Resort & Spa in Carlsbad. The event features live musical performances from a variety of Carlsbad Unified School District classes, grades kindergarten through high school. Enjoy lively performances plus refreshments, holiday arts and crafts, and a raffle with exciting prizes. Admission is free. This is an outdoor event, weather permitting.

The Carlsbad Educational Foundation (CEF) is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization that funds over half a million dollars in support annually to Carlsbad schools for hands-on science, district-wide music, educational innovation and technology.

For more information on Carlsbad Education Foundation call (760) 929-1555 or visit www.carlsbaded.org.

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David Lindley w/ Bernie Larsen–seated show A JOHNNYSWIM Christmas–An Evening With The Venice Christmas Show w/ Sister Speak The Robert Cray Band w/ Shawn Jones Slightly Stoopid w/ The Law & Tunnel Vision–SOLD OUT! Six String Society’s Christmas in Paris w/ Gregory Page, Jimmy Patton and Enrique Platas, Greg Douglass (formerly of the Steve Miller Band), Whitney Shay, Bob Ryan, Randy Hess and Anthony Cullins Billy Gibbons Nick Lowe’s Quality Holiday Revue w/ Los Straitjackets Zappa Plays Zappa featuring Dweezil Zappa Common Sense w/ Brewfish John Brown’s Body w/ The Expanders Cheap Trick–SOLD OUT! Macy Gray Holiday Show–An Evening With–SOLD OUT! Betamaxx and Graceband 13th Annual Ugly Turtleneck & Sweater Party w/ The Young Guns & DJ Hugh Janus For The Sender–A very special holiday For The Sender book and album release show featuring Alex Woodard, Molly Jenson, Jordan Pundik, Jack Tempchin, Sara Watkins, Sean Watkins, Nena Anderson and other special guests!

Anuhea–All is Bright Holiday Tour w/ guest 2nd Annual Country Christmas w/Nancarrow, Brawley with Rosie Flores, & Special Guests Cash’d Out Christmas w/ Sara Petite’s Loretta Lynn w/ Tribute & Suspicious Minds Cracker and Camper Van Beethoven Ozomatli–An Evening With Donavon Frankenreiter w/ Tom Curren Donavon Frankenreiter w/ Tom Curren Candye Kane NYE Happy Hour Los Lobos–Special New Year’s Eve Show! w/ Hamish Anderson Nahko & Medicine for the People w/ The Routine Nahko & Medicine for the People w/ Hirie California Honeydrops w/ guest Tommy Castro and the Painkillers w/ Backwater Blues Band Featuring Jimmy Woodard Langhorne Slim & the Law–Casbah Presents Pine Mountain Logs–Evening With Tower of Power w/ Hamish Anderson Devotchka w/ guest Josh Ritter at Observatory North Park w/ Elephant Revival Ladysmith Black Mambazo–A Seated Show The Woodbrothers w/ guest Big Head Todd & The Monsters w/ Mike Doughty Big Head Todd & The Monsters w/ Mike Doughty Killing Joke & Soft Moon–Casbah Presents The Motet–On Sale Fri 11/13 G. Love and Special Sauce w/ guest Mike Gordon from Phish at Observatory North Park The English Beat w/ guest The English Beat w/ guest Ottmar Liebert & Luna Negra–Seated/Evening With Glenn Phillips from Toad the Wet Sprocket–Seated Show w/ guest ALO w/ guest Lettuce @ ONP Dead Man’s Party Valentines Ball w/ guest

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ARTIST Star94.1 Night presented by S.D.C.C.U. with Andy Grammer w/ Adam Lambert/Elle King/Echosmith Damage Inc. w/ Noise Pollution/BMUSE KIDZ Bop Kids Battleof The Bands Scott Bradlee & Postmodern Jukebox The White Buffalo w/ Rose’s Pawn Shop Eli Young Band w/ Kevin Fowler/LANco/Abi Ann SOLD OUT 91X Wrex The Halls with Run The Jewels w/ Will and The People/Foals/Pvris/The Wombats LIGHTS/The Mowgli’s w/ K. Flay CrystalLewis Rick Springfield Stripped Down Kirk Franklin presents Gospel Brunch 101 KGB Holiday Show with Mötley Crüe The Final Tour All Bad Things Must Come To An End w/ Alice Cooper Justine Skye Future of Forestry w/ Atlas Rhoads/The Eagle and Child Music Zirconia Presents Holiday Hangover w/ The Cured/ Strangelove/Planet Earth/Idolized Break thru Entertainment Presents…

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12/20: Scott Wilkie & Peter Sprague Christmas Concert.

12/23: Tuscany House Band Christmas Concert.

12/3 & Every Thursday: Pro Jam hosted by Nathan Brown (Coco Montoya Band), showcasing a national recording artist each week.

12/31: New Year’s Eve Extravaganza!

1/9: Americana Music Review–A Multi-Media Historical Music Journey from the 1920s to Today.

1/17: Jazz & R’nB recording artist Althea Elaine Smith.

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WIN TICKETS TO STAR 94.1 STAR NIGHT OR 91X’s WREX THE HALLS Star 94.1 Star Night featuring Adam Lambert, Andy Grammer, Elle King, and Echosmith on December 4 at San Diego Civic Theatre 91X’s Wrex The Halls featuring Foals, Run The Jewels, PVRIS, The Wombats, and Will and the People on December 13 at SOMA. Enter to win a pair of tickets to one of these two shows. Visit www.NorthCountySun.com and fill in

the simple registration form. Winners will be randomly selected and will be notified by phone and email. Only (1) entry is allowed per person/email address. Promoters are not liable in the event of date or time change or show cancellation. Some restrictions apply. Must be 18 or older to win tickets.

Good luck, and Happy Holidays!

North Coast Repertory Music Acoustic Mondays: Merideth Kaye Clark Performs Joni Mitchell’s “Blue” December 7 North Coast Rep is getting unplugged! Enjoy an evening of rich color and sound as some of the region’s finest musicians present an exclusive series of Acoustic Concerts. Each event is new and all are exciting.

Monday Night Jazz Series: Bob Boss Quartet December 21 Bob Boss is an outstanding guitarist who has performed with jazz greats both nationally and international-

ly, including Marshall Hawkins, Hollis Gentry, AJ Croce and Arlo Guthrie. Some of the areas finest jazz musicians turn North Coast Rep into a nightclub for four Monday nights this season. Come and hear some great American music played by brilliant players. Each event is new and different.

For more information on Acoustic Mondays and Monday Night Jazz Series at North Coast Repertory Theatre please call (858) 481-1055 or visit www.nothcoastrep.org.

Casbah Shows

2 Night Ticket, Mariachi El Bronx, The Bronx, Special Guests TBA Wed Dec 16 The Bronx, Special Guests TBA Thu Dec 17 The Raveonettes—Sold Out!!!

Sat Dec 19 Jared & The Mill, Brumby Sun Dec 20 Bulletproof Stockings Tue Dec 22 The Paladins Fri Jan 08 Oh Wonder Tue Jan 12 Car Seat Headrest Mon Jan 18 Martin Courtney Tue Jan 19 Half Moon Run Wed Jan 20 Mustard Plug, Dan Potthast Wed Jan 27 For more information on Casbah and Observatory North Park shows visit http://observatorysd.com or http://www. casbahmusic.com.

The Avengers, Social Spit Thu Dec 03 Little Hurricane, Birdy Bardot, Rin Tin Tiger, Dani Bell and the Tarantist Fri Dec 04 Little Hurricane, Soft Lions, Rin Tin Tiger, Dani Bell and the Tarantist Sat Dec 05 The Glamour and the Squalor, Octagrape, Big Bad Buffalo Sat Dec 05 Sallie Ford, Tacocat Mon Dec 07 Ezra Furman and the Boyfriends, Guy Blakeslee (Of the Entrance Band) Tue Dec 08 Papa Wed Dec 09 Three Mile Pilot, Systems Officer, Pall Jenkins Thu Dec 10 Mariachi El Bronx, Special Guests TBA Wed Dec 16

Poway OnStage The Temptations Christmas Concert December 5, Saturday, 8pm Otis Williams started the Temptations in 1961 with a simple plan: surround himself with four of the best singers he could find, and form a group where everyone could sing lead as well as harmonies. It was a formula that would lead to some of the greatest songs of the Motown era: “My Girl,” “Ain’t Too Proud to Beg,” “(I Know) I’m Losing You,” “Get Ready,” “I Can’t Get Next to You” and more. Today, Williams stays true to his original vision, leading one of the world’s greatest show bands around the globe with a performance that is inspiring and wildly entertaining!

San Diego Piano Festival January 15, Friday, 8pm The San Diego Symphony presents Beethoven’s Emperor Concerto featuring Pianist, Jeremy Denk and Conductor, Cristian Macelaru.

One of America’s most thought-provoking, multi-faceted and compelling artists, pianist Jeremy Denk has appeared as a soloist with the Los Angeles Philharmonic, the Philadelphia Orchestra and the symphony orchestras of Boston, Chicago, San Francisco and London. Denk’s Poway visit will feature the San Diego Symphony Orchestra in a performance of both Beethoven’s Fifth Piano concerto and Beethoven’s Fifth Symphony.

The Smithereens play Tommy January 23, Saturday, 8pm The Smithereens pay a fitting tribute to the patron saints of garage rock with a set that Rolling Stone calls “an airtight version of The Who’s Tommy.” Your evening with The Smithereens starts with all things Who: highlights from Tommy combined with select hits from the Who’s discography. Act Two is dedicated to the Smithereens and their catalog of rock-radio hits: “Girl Like You,” “Blood and Roses,” “Only a Memory,” “House We Used to Live In” and more.

For more information on Poway OnStage visit www. powayonstage.org.

Feeding the Soul Foundation Presents HoliDAZE Concert December 20 HoliDAZE will be an evening of holiday festivities hosted

by Day Old Johnson and Bushwalla, including the musical stylings of Cody Lovaas, MC Flow, and friends. These well-known local musicians are coming together to rock the stage and create a fun-filled evening of music and giving back.

Feeding the Soul Foundation, a local non-profit that creates concerts for causes, recently announced the local line-up for the holly jolly HoliDAZE concert on December

20 at the Star Theater in Oceanside.

All proceeds from the HoliDAZE concert will benefit the Mountain Shadows Foundation, a non-profit dedicated to providing intellectually disabled residents the best possible environment to achieve maximum independence and improve their self-esteem.

Star Theatre is located at 402 N. Coast Hwy, Oceanside.

For more information on Feeding the Soul Foundation visit www.feedingthesoulfoundation.org.

San Diego Symphony Concerts and Dance at Copley Hall BRAHMS DOUBLE AND BERLIOZ TE DEUM December 11-13 Copley Symphony Hall SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE: SEASON 12 TOUR December 14, 7:30pm Copley Symphony Hall MOSCOW BALLET’S GREAT RUSSIAN NUTCRACKER December 15, 7pm Copley Symphony Hall HOLIDAY POPS featuring CIRQUE MUSICA December 18, 8pm; December 19, 2pm and 8pm; December 20, 7:30pm Copley Symphony Hall HOLIDAY POPS (FAMILY FESTIVAL EDITION) December 20, 2pm Copley Symphony Hall SAN DIEGO BALLET PRESENTS THE NUTCRACKER December 26, 7:30pm; December 27 2:30pm Copley Symphony Hall SALUTE TO VIENNA NEW YEAR’S CONCERT January 1, 2:30pm Copley Symphony Hall ALL ABOUT THE PIANO: RHAPSODY IN BLUE January 8, 8pm; January 10, 2pm Copley Symphony Hall MUSSORGSKY’S PICTURES FROM AN EXHIBITION January 9, 8pm Copley Symphony Hall BEETHOVEN’S EMPEROR CONCERTO January 16, 8pm; January 17, 2pm Copley Symphony Hall JEREMY DENK, PIANO January 19, 7:30pm Copley Symphony Hall LJMS PRESENTS: ITZHAK PERLMAN & EMANUEL AX January 20, 8pm Copley Symphony Hall ZUKERMAN CONDUCTS THE ROYAL PHILHARMONIC January 22, 8pm Copley Symphony Hall JAZZ PIANO MASTERS: TRIBUTE TO MONK, TATUM, POWELL January 23, 8pm Copley Symphony Hall CYRANO DE BERGERAC (1923) January 24, 2pm Copley Symphony Hall BRAHMS AND BEETHOVEN’S PASTORALE January 29, 8pm; January 31, 2pm Copley Symphony Hall MOZART’S TRIPLE CONCERTO January 30, 8pm Copley Symphony Hall For more information on San Diego Symphony visit www.sandiegosymphony.org.

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Northern Spirits is North County’s Premier Jazz Supper Club Serving Hot Jazz and Spicy Thai Cuisine Jazz aficionados and Thai foodies rejoice! Northern Spirits and Nattiya’s have combined forces to bring hot spicy jazz to North County. Relax in a beautifully decorated and colorful piano lounge and enjoy some great live jazz while sipping a cocktail or consuming a succulent shrimp Thai entrée.

It’s truly the epitome of east meets west. Jazz happens 7:3010:30 Thursday through Saturday. Enjoy late night music Fridays and Saturdays from 10:30 to 1AM. Happy Hour is everyday from 3-6 with half-off appetizers and drink specials at the bar. Music lineup is subject to change.

12/3 The Anthony Smith Trio W/ Amber Whitlock 12/4 Dave Scott & The New Jazz Groove 12/5 The Anthony Smith Quartet West Coast Cd Release Party 12/10 NSJC Sizzling’ Singers Series 12/11 The Robert Dove Quartet 12/12 The Peter Marin Quartet 12/17 NSJC Sizzling’ Singers Series 12/18 Dabe Scott & The New Jazz Groove 12/19 The Ron Esthete’ Trio 12/26 Tba 12/27 NSJC Pro-Jam 1/2 Tba 1/7 NSJC Sizzling’ Singers Series 1/8 Dave Scott & The New Jazz Groove 1/9 The Robert Dove Quartet 1/14 NSJC Sizzling’ Singers Series 1/15 Tba 1/16 The Deka Parker Quartet 1/21 NSJC Sizzling’ Singers Series 1/22 Dave Scott & The New Jazz Groove 1/23 The Ron Esthete’ Trio 1/28 NSJC Sizzling’ Singers Series 1/29 Tba 1/30 Tba 1/31 NSJC Pro-Jam Northern Spirits is attached to Nattiya’s Thai Restaurant and located at 727 W. San Marcos Blvd, San Marcos 92078.

Call (760) 736-9999 or visit www.mynorthernspirits.com.

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La Jolla’s St. James By-the-Sea

St. James by-the-Sea is known throughout the county for its outstanding music programs under the leadership of the Pastor for Music Ministries, Steven Townsend. Every year, St. James presents its highly acclaimed Music Series as an outreach to the community.

The St. James Choir January 31 The St. James Choir will perform Annelies, the first major choral setting of The Diary of Anne Frank, which takes the teenager’s remarkable and penetrating observations, written while hiding in an Amsterdam attic, as the basis of its extraordinary and moving libretto. James Whitbourn’s music for this work has been described as “woundingly beautiful” (The Daily Telegraph). In the end, though, it is the text itself that is of such strength that it finds a way to leave the indelible mark of that young girl whose wisdom and perception can teach us all. For this special premier event, The St. James Choir welcomes soprano Arianna Zukerman and The Lincoln Trio, Grammy Awardnominated musicians on the 2014 Annelies recording.

VOCES8 February 28 VOCES8 is one of the most exciting and versatile vocal groups performing today. Formed in 2003 by former Westminster Abbey choristers, the British octet performs repertoire ranging from Renaissance polyphony to modern jazz and pop arrangements. VOCES8 tours extensively worldwide performing at major international venues and is heard regularly on international television and radio.

VOCES8 has won first prize in prestigious international festivals throughout Europe.

For more information about St. James-by-the-Sea call 858-459-3421 or visit www.sjbts.org.

San Diego Opera presents Tosca February 13, 16, 19, 21 San Diego Opera presents Tosca at the San Diego Civic Theatre in Italian with projected English supertitles. Step into the web of politics, police brutality, betrayal, jealousy and murder in Puccini’s blood-soaked and intense Tosca. In Rome, the fiery and celebrated singer Floria Tosca has no idea that her life, and that of the man she loves, will irrevocably change the very next day. In a whirlwind of events, Tosca is forced to save her rebellious lover from the tainted hands of the treacherous chief of police and must take a stand while looking death in the face. Will she murder for the man she loves? Will she save her lover in time? What will become of her? With passionate arias and soaring, sensuous

melodies, Tosca’s power and raw emotion will leave you breathless.

On February 4 join the stars of Tosca in Stars in the Salon. This is a thrilling experience for anyone who loves opera. Distinguished guest panels provide a provocative look at the music, characters and behind-the-scenes work.

The Civic Theatre’s beautiful Beverly Sills Salon acts as the setting for this enjoyable discussion where audience members have a chance to meet the stars and ask their own questions of the leading singers, conductors and directors first hand. All sessions are open to the public and free of charge.

For more information about the San Diego Opera call (619) 5337000 or visit www.sdopera.com.

So You Think You Can Dance (SYTYCD) at Copley Symphony Hall December 14, 7:30pm Season 12 of SYTYCD was once again a tremendous display of artistic talent. Judges Paula Abdul and Jason Derulo joined Nigel Lythgoe at the judges’ table, alongside returning Emmy Awardnominated host Cat Deeley.

Alumni tWitch served as coach and team captain for the Street Dance group and Travis Wall served as coach and team captain for the Stage Dance group.

SYTYCD recently earned eight 2015 Emmy Award nominations, including Outstanding Reality-Competition Program and Outstanding Host for a Reality or RealityCompetition Program for host supreme, Cat Deeley. The series previously had received 44 Emmy Award nomi-

nations and garnered 13 Emmy Award wins.

FOX’s SYTYCD Season 12 has ended but now the popular show’s tour is in the process of performing in 70 cities across the U.S. The tour includes a must-see Dec. 14 show performance at San Diego’s Jacobs Music Center at Copley Symphony Hall.

The Season 12 tour lineup includes the show’s following Top 10 finalists: Team Street’s Megan “Megz” Alfonso, Eddie “Neptune” Eskridge, Virgil Gadson, Jessica “JJ” Rabone and Jana “Jaja” Vankova; and Team Stage’s Gaby Diaz, Edson Juarez, Jim Nowakowski, Hailee Payne and Derek Piquette.

Jaja of Team Street came in a close second, while Gabby Diaz, of Team Stage became the first tap dancer ever to win the title of America’s Favorite Dancer.

Tickets at www.ticketmaster.com.

MiraCosta College Arts Events Frequency Winter Concerts December 3 – 4 The Frequency Vocal Jazz Program will feature ensemble repertoire as well as performances by selected soloists.

Many songs will be selected from the Great American Songbook and performed either a cappella or with our student rhythm section. Directed by Melonie Grinnell.

MOJO in Concert December 6 This end-of-semester concert features 2015 Downbeat National Award-winner MOJO (MiraCosta Oceanside Jazz Orchestra). Classic and contemporary jazz by great past and present composers and arrangers, including student and faculty works, will be performed.

Applied Classical Recital December 7

Enjoy an evening recital of classical music featuring the best performances from pianists, singers and instrumentalists in the applied music program. All concert proceeds from this event will support student scholarships.

MiraCosta College Choirs & Symphony Orchestra December 9 – 10 Celebrate the season with MiraCosta’s choirs and orchestra as we present two nights of music for the season.

The stage will be set to entertain all ages, and audiences will enjoy a variety of music from Handel’s Messiah to favorite holiday classics. This 75-minute concert is performed with no intermission. Directed by Arlie Langager and Branden Muresan.

For more information on Mira Costa College Art Events call (760) 795-6815 or visit miracosta.edu/events.

Valley View Casino Center 12/4 Trans-Siberian Orchestra, 8pm 12/16 Muse, 7:30pm 12/29-31 OMFG NYE 2016, 9pm 1/15 Joel Osteen, 7:30pm 1/20-24 Disney On Ice: Frozen, times vary

The Valley View Casino Center is located at 3500 Sports Arena Blvd, San Diego, CA 92110. For more information or tickets visit ticketmaster.com or www.valleyviewcasinocenter.com.

California Center For the Arts, Escondido The Ten Tenors: Home For The Holidays December 3 Join Australia’s rock stars of the opera for a magical experience as they enthrall with their unique selection of traditional and contemporary seasonal favorites. With soaring versions of holiday favorite, this is the perfect way to celebrate the spirit of the season.

Carols by Candlelight December 11 – 12 Artists sing their hits and favorite Christmas songs to benefit Rady Children’s Hospital at the 26th annual Carols

by Candlelight. It is a great evening of Christmas entertainment for the entire family.

First Wednesdays: Besos de Coco January 6 Besos de Coco’s fresh and intense sound maintains its roots in the romantic music of the old-world Mediterranean, Latin American, and Jazz traditions.

Tap-dancer Claudia Gomez Vorce, double-bassist

Evona Wascinski, and classical guitarist/vocalist Lorraine Castellanos make up this musically magnetic trio.

Free event. Seats fill up fast!

Yakov Smirnoff January 9 One of the funniest comedians around. Staring in his one man show “Happily Ever Laughter”. Yakov has starred on his own Showtime Special, and has appeared and co-starred in movies wil Robin Williams and Tom Hanks.

Vida Guitar Quartet January 10 Vida Guitar Quartet is a super-tight ensemble that sparkles with vitality, spontaneity, exquisite tonal and dynamic control plus unerring musical instinct. They will leave you spellbound performing English and Yiddish dances, Carmen Suite (Bizet), music of Joaquin Turina, Manuel de Falla and more.

For more information on California Center for the Arts call (800) 988-4253 or visit www.artcenter.org

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North County Brewery Directory Breakwater Brewing Co. VISTA

Aztec Brewing Company/7 Nations 2330 La Mirada Dr. #300, Vista, CA 92081 (760) 598-7720 www.AztecBrewery.com Back Street Brewery/Lamppost Pizza 15 Main Street, Suite #100, Vista, CA 92084 (760) 407-7600 www.lamppostpizza.com/backstreet Barrel Harbor Brewing Company 2575 Pioneer Ave., Vista, CA 92081 (760) 734-3939 www.barrelharborbrewing.com Belching Beaver Brewery 980 Park Center Dr., Vista, CA 92081 (760) 599-5832 www.belchinbeaver.com Booze Brothers Brewery 2545 Progress St., Vista, CA 92081 (760) 295-0217 www.boozebrothersbrewery.com Iron Fist Brewing Co. 1305 Hot Springs Way., Vista, CA 92081 (760) 216-6500 www.ironfistbrewing.com Latitude 33 Brewing Company 1430 Vantage Ct #104, Vista, CA 92081 (760) 913-7333 www.lat33brew.com Mother Earth Brew Co. 206 Main St., Vista, CA 92084 (760) 726-2273 www.motherearthbrewco.com Oggi’s 425 S. Malrose Drive , Vista 92084 (760) 295-3500 www.vista.oggis.com.

Prohibition Brewing Co 2004 E. Vista Way, Vista, CA 92084 (760) 295-3525 www.prohibitionbrewingcompany.com Toolbox Brewing Company 1495 Poinsettia Ave, Suite 148, Vista CA 92081 (760) 598-1477 www.toolboxbrewing.com Wavelength Brewing Co. 236 Main Street, Vista 92084 CARLSBAD Arcana Brewing Company 5621 Palmer Way, Carlsbad CA 92010 (909) 529-2337 www.arcanabrewing.com BJ’s Restaurant and Brewhouse 5613 Paseo Del Norte, Carlsbad www.bjsrestaurants.com Karl Strauss Brewing Company 5801 Armada Dr. Carlsbad CA 92008 (760) 431-2739 www.karlstrauss.com On the Tracks Brewing 5674 El Camino Real Suite G, Carlsbad CA 92008 (760) 550-9688 www.ottbrew.com Pizza Port – Bressi Ranch 2730 Gateway Rd., Carlsbad, CA 92009 (760) 707-1655 www.pizzaport.com Pizza Port – Carlsbad 571 Carlsbad Village Drive, Carlsbad, CA 92008 (760) 720-7007 www.pizzaport.com OCEANSIDE Bagby Beer Co. 601 S Coast Hwy, Oceanside CA 92054 www.bagbybeer.com

101 N Coast Hwy, Oceanside CA 92054 (760) 433-6064 www.breakwaterbrewing.com Legacy Brewing Co. 363 Airport Road, Oceanside CA 92058. (760) 705-3221 www.legacybrewingco.com Oceanside Ale Works 1800 Ord Way, Oceanside, CA 92056 (760) 721-4253 www.oceansidealeworks.net SOLANA BEACH Culture Brewing Co 111 South Cedros Ave Suite 200, Solana Beach, CA 92075 (858) 345-1144 www.culturebrewingco.com Pizza Port – Solana Beach 135 N Highway 101, Solana Beach www.pizzaport.com SAN MARCOS Dos Desperados Brewery 1241 Linda Vista Drive, San Marcos, CA 92078 (760) 566-6209 www.dosdesperadosbrew.com Ebullition Brew Works 768 N Twin Oaks Valley Rd, San Marcos, CA 92078 (760) 617-5878 Rip Current Brewing 1325 Grand Ave #100, San Marcos, CA 92078 (760) 481-3141 www.ripcurrentbrewing.com San Marcos Brewery & Grill 1080 W. San Marcos Blvd., San Marcos, CA 92078 (760) 471-0050 www.SanMarcosBrewery.com Stumblefoot Brewing Company 1784 La Costa Meadows Dr. #103, San Marcos, CA 92078 (760) 208-1012 www.stumblefoot.com The Lost Abbey/ Port Brewing 155 Mata Way #104, San Marcos, CA 92069 www.lostabbey.com ESCONDIDO Offbeat Brewing Company 1223 Pacific Oaks Pl., Escondido, CA 92029 (760) 294-4045 www.offbeatbrewing.com Stone Brewing World Bistro and Gardens 1999 Citracado Pkwy, Escondido, CA 92029 (760) 294-7889 www.stonebrew.com Plan Nine Alehouse 155 E Grand Ave, Escondido, CA 92025 (760) 489- 8817 www.plan9alehouse.com FALLBROOK Fallbrook Brewing 136 N Main Ave., Fallbrook, CA 92028 www.fallbrookbrewing.com ENCINITAS Oggi’s Pizza and Brewing Co. 305 Encinitas Blvd, Encinitas CA 92024 (760) 944-8170 www.oggis.com CARDIFF BY THE SEA The Lost Abbey 2007 San Elijo Ave. Cardiff 92007 www.lostabbey.com NORTH COUNTY SPIRITS California Spirits Company Rum Distillery 382 Enterprise St #104, San Marcos, CA 92078 (760) 593-7581 www.californiaspiritscompany.com

North County Winery Directory Solterra Winery and Kitchen 934 N. Coast Hwy 101 in Leucadia (760) 230-2970 www.solterrawinery.com Fifty Barrels Winery 230 Main Street, Vista, CA 92084 (760) 550-9463 www. fiftybarrels.com Carruth Cellars 320 S. Cedros, Solana Beach (858) 847-9463 www. carruthcellars.com Witch Creek Winery 2906 Carlsbad Blvd, Carlsbad 92008 (760) 233-5993 www.witchcreekwinery.com Orfila Vineyards and Winery 13455 San Pasqual Rd., Escondido, CA 92025 (800) 868-9463 www.orfila.com Bernardo Winery 13330 Paseo Del Verano Norte, San Diego 92128 (858) 487-1866 www.bernardowinery.com Abnormal Wine Company 16990 Via Tazon #123, San Diego, CA 92127 (858) 618-2463 www.abnormalwine.com BK Cellars 2225 Barham Dr., Suite D, Escondido, CA 92029 (760) 270-9851 www.bkcellars.com Old Coach Vineyards 19050 Old Coach Way, Poway, CA 92064 (760) 4326840 www.oldcoachvineyards.com Hellanback Ranch & Vineyard 17287 Oak Hollow Road., Ramona, CA (760) 787-9586 www.hellanbackranch.com Chuparosa Vineyards 910 Gem Lane, Ramona, CA 92065 (760) 788-0059 www.chuparosavineyards.com Leoness Cellars 38311 De Portola Rd., Temecula, CA 92592 (951) 3027601 www.leonesscellars.com Ponte Winery 35053 Rancho California Rd., Temecula, CA 92592 (877) 314-9463 www.pontewinery.com Vesper Vineyards 298 Enterprise St., Escondido (760) 749-1300 www.vespervineyards.com

Indoor and Outdoor Ice Skating Rinks and Snow Fun for the Kids (check listings for up-to-date- days and times) INDOOR Iceoplex in Escondido: 555 N. Tulip, Escondido 92025 (760) 489-5550 www.iceoplexescondido.com UTC Ice Sports Center in UTC Plaza 4545 La Jolla Village Drive, SD 92122 (858) 452-9110 www.utcice.com OUTDOOR Skating and Snow Hill at Poway Park www.poway.org Sycuan’s Fantasy On Ice – Liberty Station www.fantasyonicesd.com Skating By the Sea – Hotel Del Coronado www.hoteldel.com Viejas Outlet Center across the street from Viejas Casino www.shopviejas.com

Otay Ranch Ice Rink at Otay Ranch Town Center www.otayranchtowncenter.com San Diego Botanic Garden Snow Days www.sdbgarden.org Through December – check schedule Enjoy the Garden of Lights and on selected evenings, enjoy horse-drawn wagon rides, holiday carolers, and snow for sledding. www.sdbgarden.org/lights.htm.

Legoland Holiday Snow Days Through January 3 During Holiday Snow Days and Winter Nights, the Park’s Fun Town transforms into a winter wonderland where families throw snowballs at LEGO themed targets, build snowmen using LEGO® accessories, and enjoy downhill snow tubing.

Viejas Outlet Center Outdoor Ice Skating Rink Now Open Viejas ice skating rink in Southern California’s largest outdoor ice rink. They serve hot cocoa, pizza, and popcorn. This rink is bigger than Rockefeller Center in New York City! Don’t forget about the awesome shopping you can do at the Outlet Center while the kid are ice skating!

Sycuan’s Fantasy On Ice: A Cool Way to Help Kids Through January 3 Sycuan and Rady Children’s Hospital Auxiliary have teamed up to present Fantasy on Ice through January 3 at the new ice rink at Liberty Station. Every day, throughout the holidays, enjoy special holiday events and activities.

Hotel del Coronado Skating by the Sea Through Jan 7 Hotel Del is Celebrating the 11th year of Skating by the Sea. Skating by the Sea is a unique Southern California experience with an outdoor ice skating rink overlooking the Pacific Ocean. The oceanfront Windsor Lawn is transformed into a spectacular ice rink with skating sessions offered daily. A portion of the skating proceeds will benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation® of San Diego.

Outdoor Skating Rink and Snow Hill at Winterfest in Poway Community Park January 8 – 9, Fri 5-9pm, Sat 3:30-8:30pm Experience the magic and charm of winter like never before at Community Park! Feel snow between your fingers while sledding down snow hill; smell roasted marshmallows as you devour delicious s’mores; experience the wind in your hair skating around the synthetic ice rink; and peruse a variety of vendors and their sensational products.

Lights will twinkle, as music sets the tone and laughter fills the air. The Winter Festival brings to life all of the appeal and entertainment of a cold-mountain town set right in Poway. Bring the whole family; there’s something for everyone and it is free!

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Holiday Snow Days & Winter Nights at LEGOLAND® California Through January 3

Every day is a Holiday Snow Day at LEGOLAND® California Resort, now through January 3. Build a snowman with LEGO® accessories and throw real snowballs at colorful targets. With your admission ticket, enjoy Snow Play, the LEGO® Christmas Tree, and holiday treats. Listen to the official LEGOLAND® Glee Club, the Jingle Jammers, perform playful twists on traditional holiday carols. Take the perfect family photo with a life-sized LEGO® Brick Santa and Reindeer.

On select dates, experience the magic of Winter Nights with shows, music, and twinkling lights. There’s even a food

truck with yummy treats served

by Santa’s elves. Stay for the nightly fireworks over Miniland USA, December 26 – 30.

Also, let the kids celebrate the ringing in of 2016 without missing their bedtime. Kids’ New Year’s Eve celebration is from 3-6pm with fireworks and a “Brick Drop” at 6pm on December 31.

For information on LEGOLAND® Holiday Snow Days & Winter Nights call (760) 918-LEGO (5346) or visit www.

LEGOLAND.com.

SeaWorld’s Christmas Celebration and SnowWorld Through January 3 Where can you find Santa and sea lions this holiday season?

SeaWorld®, of course! It’s all part of SeaWorld’s festive Christmas Celebration going on now through January 3.

While you are there, be sure not to miss the holiday shows including Dolphin Island Christmas, a holiday party celebrated dolphin-style with a tropical twist; and, Clyde & Seamore’s Christmas Special, with SeaWorld’s prankloving pinnipeds putting on a hilarious holiday show.

In addition to the special holiday-themed animal shows, the park will be brimming with holiday cheer, as Christmas characters meet and mingle with guests, and Mrs. Claus

brings a little holiday magic to everyone. All the festivities can be enjoyed amongst more than one million holiday lights throughout the park.

Visit Snow World, a winter wonderland of snowmen, snowballs, and family fun at Seaworld’s Arctic Plaza. Snow World provides lots of snow, hills for the little ones to sled down and a snowball target area. With all this and more, SeaWorld® is the place to be this holiday season.

For more information on SeaWorld’s Christmas Celebration call (800) 257-4268 or visit www.SeaWorld SanDiego.com.

Jungle Bells at San Diego Zoo December 12 – January 3 Ring in the holidays with Jungle Bells at the San Diego Zoo! The Zoo will be transformed with lights, festive decorations, holiday treats, animal experiences and fun for the entire family. The holiday magic includes animal-shaped light sculptures, decorated trees in Northern Frontier, the miniature train, music, and special entertainment. Special wintery treats are available at the Zoo’s restaurants like holiday cookies, gingerbread men, and hot chocolate.

Share your wish list with Santa at Santa’s Igloo on December 4-5, as well as during Jungle Bells through December 25. During the wintery celebration guests can experience all-new holiday themed animal presentations and nightly tree lighting ceremonies. The Zoo is open from 9am until 8pm for the Jungle Bells celebration, with most of the activities concentrated in the early evening from 4 to 8pm. Guests can take a ride on the Twinkle Light Trolley or explore the nightly holiday-themed entertainment in the Koalafornia Boardwalk area.

For more information on Jungle Bells at the San Diego Zoo visit www.sandiegozoo.org.

Not Your Grandma’s Quilts at Rancho Buena Vista Adobe Art Gallery Through January 2 Nine fiber artists, part of the Connections friendship group, have a new exhibit called Not Your Grandma’s Quilt, at the Rancho Buena Vista Adobe’s Art Gallery through January 2. The exhibit calle represents the members’ work over several years and illustrates a variety of techniques. Visitors will see how the group members incorporate fabric painting, photo interpretation, monoprinting, beading, embroidery, and many other artistic approaches into their work.

Exhibit viewers will be amazed, enlightened, and convinced that the quilts created by the Connections women

are Not Your Grandma’s Quilts as they get a new idea of what the terms art quilts and fiber art mean to today’s fabric artists. In honor of the holiday season the Connections members challenged themselves to create pieces to illustrate Christmas carols specifically for this exhibit. Many of the group’s large and small art pieces will be available for purchase along with artist-created holiday ornaments.

For more information on Rancho Buena Vista Adobe Gallery call (760) 734-4395 or visit ranchobuenavistaadobe.com.

Oceanside Museum of Art Baby Tattoo: Carnival of Astounding Art Through January 3 Curated by Bob Self, the exhibition is a spinoff of the Baby Tattoo independent book publishing company, created in 2003 as a path for daredevil artists to share their work with fans of the unusual. Artists ranging from provocative up-and-comers to legendary masters are part of the Baby Tattoo story.

BB Bastidas: Altering Altars Through January 3 BB Bastidas, inspired by the Southern California skate and music culture, is a freelance graphic designer. His exhibition portfolio includes venues domestically from Los Angeles to New York City, as well as internationally, including London, France, and Australia. This exhibition will showcase Bastidas’ works in mediums such as acrylic, spray paint, watercolor, graphic design, and multimedia.

For more information on Oceanside Museum of Art call (760) 435-3721 or visit www.oma-online.org.

Save Hundreds or Thousands of Dollars By Having Dental Work Done In Tijuana

By Andy Lee I have a very good dental plan, but it doesn’t cover gums, molar crowns, some root canals, bridges, etc. I recently cracked the porcelain of a 15-year old crown and it wasn’t covered under my dental insurance.

I called a few San Diego dental offices and was quoted between $1,100–$1,500 for a porcelain over metal crown.

I went online to look at dentist reviews, and found a dentist in Tijuana, Shirley Baker, D.D.S.. She was advertising permanent porcelain crowns for $320. I called her office and asked many questions. Her English-speaking receptionist convinced me that I should give it a try, and I’m glad I did! The next morning I drove to the border and parked my car on the U.S. side and walked across. It’s a bit of a walk and you should bring a friend. The dental office had a yellow taxi waiting for me (no charge!) The driver, Manny, spoke perfect English and in 5 minutes we arrived at the office. There was a coffee shop on the first floor lobby. I bought a latte. The elevator woman opened the elevator

door and used her card and pushed the 3rd floor button for me. I opened the door and the office looked just as nice as any dental office in the U.S. and better than most.

I filled out a detailed dental history form. There was a woman sitting next to me and told me her husband was getting a root canal and that they have been coming here for six years. They too live in San Diego. I was soon called in. Dr. Baker and everyone there spoke perfect English and were very professional. After an X-ray the doctor and hygienist went to work. They gave me an iPod to listen to music. After removing the cracked crown she took another X-ray because she found a large cavity below the gum line under the old crown. She proceeded to remove the decay, filled the cavity, took an impression for a new crown, and gave me a temporary crown. I returned in 10 days for the permanent crown, and it looks more natural than my other two crowns. Total cost was $320 plus $50 for the filling. I saved over $1,000 and had one of the best dental experiences ever. Manny drove me back to the border (no charge, but I gave him a $10 tip). I saved over $1,000 and the experience was great. Here is Dr. Shirley Baker’s number (619) 270-2165. Please let them know you read about this in the North County Sun. Keep smiling!

Home Sellers Advisory This advisory to home sellers is provided as a courtesy

by David Boe, the owner and broker of Boe Real Estate; sharing 30-years of local broker experience from selling over 1,000 homes.

Advisory #1: Beware of the “High Price” listing presentation. These agents have one goal and that is to get a signed listing contract by presenting an unrealistic high list price, and knowing that the seller will eventually have to lower the list price to sell their home. Two clever responses can help sellers mitigate this scenario.

Advisory #2: Beware of the “Universal Phone Call” that goes something like this; “Hello, I have a buyer interested in buying your home, are you interested in selling?” Truth is very few of these solicitation calls have a specific buyer.

If you answer yes to their question, then simply ask them to put their buyer’s name on a “single party” listing agreement, so your obligation to pay a reduced commission is only if that specific buyer buys your home. Buyer’s broker commission is normally 2.5 to 3%, so why pay more?

Advisory #3: Beware of the “Great Promise”. These agents convincingly tell you that they list and sell most of their own listings, with no other agent involved…..and because of this, they will lower the total listing commission from 5 or 6% to 3% when they sell your home themselves.

The truth is, very few agents list and sell their own listings!

This is easily verified by an MLS printout of SOLD listings that clearly shows the listing and selling offices involved in all the sales. Are they the same offices?....probably not.

Advisory #4: Beware of a lower than normal commission posted in MLS to “buyer’s broker”. While commissions are negotiable, money motivates sales people and buyer’s agents typically expect a minimum of 2.5% for selling a median priced home….and they deserve it! If less than 2.5% is proposed by your listing agent, ask them for an MLS printout of the listings for your neighborhood that will clearly show the commissions paid to other buyer brokers. Rarely will you see less than 2.5%. You want maximum agent motivation to sell your home by offering at least 2.5% to the buyer’s broker.

David Boe offers 30-years of broker experience and personally handles all the negotiations and required paperwork. David Boe has saved his buyers and sellers thousands of dollars with reduced commissions to sellers and rebates to buyers. You can reach David Boe at his direct line at (760) 846-0486 or visit www.DavidBoe.com.

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Garden of Lights at San Diego Botanic Garden—Spectacular Display with Horse Drawn Wagon Rides and Snow!

December 3–23 and 26–30 Win Free Tickets Experience the holidays ‘Southern California Style’ at San Diego Botanic Garden’s Garden of Lights. For almost the full month of December from 5-9pm, after the sun goes down, the San Diego Botanic Garden in Encinitas is transformed into a dazzling winter wonderland.

Garden of Lights is the San Diego Botanic Garden’s annual gift to the San Diego Community. There are events and activities for the entire family. Nightly entertainment, including local blues and jazz bands, as well as delicious food from Red Oven Artisanal Pizza and Pasta, hot coffee, hot chocolate, and treats from the Jitter Bean, will be available.

Enjoy horse-drawn wagon rides winding through several of the Garden’s enchanting 4-miles of trails. Festivities include marshmallow roasting on an open fire, live music, a nutcracker display, and an assortment of holiday refreshments. On selected evenings, enjoy horse-drawn wagon

rides, hot mulled wine, holiday carolers and snow for sledding. There will be visits with Santa December 5–23, puppet shows, holiday crafts, and spin art. For more information on Garden of Lights at San Diego Botanic Garden call (760) 436-3036 or visit www.SDBGarden.org/lights.

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Ticket winners will be randomly selected and contacted by phone and email, so please enter the best number to reach you. Best of luck, and see you at the Garden of Lights!

Lake Poway Trout Season Opening Day

Scholastic Surf Series Middle and High School Surfing Competitions

December 3

Grab the family and head to the beach to watch our local youth compete in the Scholastic Surf Series (SSS) competition. This series competition attracts many talented student surfers from San Diego to Santa Barbara. Upcoming dates and locations for San Diego schools are: December 12-13, Saturday and Sunday, La Jolla Shores.

December 19, Saturday, Oceanside Harbor, South Jetty.

December 20, Sunday, Avalanche, Ocean Beach.

January 9, Saturday, Army Navy Academy.

January 10, Sunday, Army Navy Academy.

January 24, Sunday, Crystal Pier, Pacific Beach.

January 30-31, Saturday and Sunday, Oceanside Pier, South.

Students in three sections and nine individual contest divisions from San Diego, Orange County, LA to Santa

Depending on the water temperature, trout season is scheduled to begin on December 3 at Lake Poway. Every two weeks, through April 2016 and weather permitting, Lake Poway will be stocked with thousands of pounds of “Nebraska Tailwalkers.”

Poway currently holds the county record for rainbow trout at 17.85 pounds and the reputation as the “Big Trout Destination” still holds true.

Head on out for some exceptional outdoor recreational fun, and enjoy the best permit prices in the area.

Lake Poway Concession can provide you all of the bait, tackle and gear you need for a successful catch. The concession also sells barbeque supplies, hot food, snacks and refreshments.

The park is open seven days a week (closed Christmas Day). The lake is open Wednesday-Sunday for boating and fishing. Please check the weekly fish report for the most up-to-date fishing conditions, stocking dates and discounts.

For more information on Lake Poway fishing and other outdoor activities, please visit www.poway.org/401/LakePoway or call (858) 668-4772.

Taking Care of Your Eyes is So Important

By Andy Lee Sometimes we don’t pay enough attention if we have dry eyes, blurred vision, or easily get eye infections. Don’t take your eyes for granted and take the time to make an appointment with someone that has an extensive background in ocular diseases and conditions. If you are looking for a caring and professional optometrist, then I recommend Dr. Kristin Peterson- Salgado of Solana Beach Family Optometry.

Dr. Kristin Peterson-Salgado graduated from the University of California, Davis in 1993 with high honors then went on and graduated from the University of California, Berkeley School of Optometry in 1997. For 14 years she has been practicing medically-based optometry with a focus on ocular disease, geriatrics, traditional and hard-to-fit contact lenses, diabetic exams, and Lasik or cataract surgery pre-operative exams.

Dr. Peterson-Salgado opened her private practice in Solana Beach in 2010 with a desire to continue her medically based practice while also incorporating vision exams for the entire family. Dr. Peterson-Salgado enjoys fitting all types of contact lenses, including bifocal, monovision, rigid gas permeable, and astigmatic lenses. She also has an extensive background in the treatment of dry eye conditions. She is board certified in the treatment and management of ocular disease and can prescribe medications for eye infections, allergies, and dry eyes.

Dr. Peterson- Salgado grew up in Del Mar and currently lives in Solana Beach with her husband (4th generation Solana Beach resident) and their two kids. Call for an appointment to see Dr. Kristin Peterson-Salgado at Solana Beach Family Optometry at (858) 259-8239 or stop in at 977 Lomas Santa Fe Drive, Suite B, Solana Beach CA 92075.

Barbara schools will compete. Each section will consist of five events culminating with a State Championship contest for both middle school and high school teams.

For more information on the Scholastic Surf Series call (760) 518-2727 or visit www.surfsss.org.

San Diego International Auto Show “Where Cars are the Stars” December 31 – January 3 Zoom on over to the San Diego International Auto Show, opening December 31 through January 3, at the San Diego Convention Center. The show features an incredible variety of new vehicles under one roof, including over 400 vehicles from 40 global manufacturers. The 2016 model-year vehicles with cutting edge designs will feature the newest technology to enhance the driving experience.

Get up close and personal at the Exotics Vault featuring vehicles from top manufacturers including new and late model vehicles. Then, get behind the wheel of the car, truck

or SUV of your dreams at Test Drive events by multiple manufacturers. Attendees can also take thrilling rides on the Camp Jeep off-road inspired indoor test track, think “green” at the Think Blue Eco-Center, featuring the latest in fuel saving and environmentally-friendly technologies. Also, don’t miss Electric Vehicle Day presented by SDG&E on January 2.

Visitors can participate in exciting, new attractions, family entertainment, and interactive activities. January 4 is Ford Family Day with fun activities for children of all ages.

Children 12 and under get in free with a paying adult.

For more information on the San Diego International Auto Show visit www.sdautoshow.com.

San Diego Model Railroad Museum Toy Train Gallery Do you have fond memories of a toy train under the Christmas tree?

Well, take the kids and bring back the memories and the magic by visiting the Toy Train Gallery at the San Diego Model Railroad Museum (SDMRM) in Balboa Park. The San Diego 3-Railers Club has recently completed a new 42 by 44 foot permanent layout that has four separate main lines, realistic scenery, and many operating accessories.

The gallery features operating toy trains of “Lionel type” 3-Rail O gauge. The trains come equipped with realistic engine sounds, horn, whistle, and smoke. An operating camera car broadcasts a color image to a television screen to give visitors an “engineer’s view” of the layout. Also, there is a coal mining section of the layout at “kid’s eye

level” where children can push buttons to operate the coal trains.

For more information on the San Diego Model Railroad Museum call (619) 696-0199 or visit www.sdmrm.org.

Encinitas Country Day School Winter Events FREE “Mommy & Me” Classes at Encinitas Country Day Preschool Beginning in January, moms and their toddlers are invited to participate in free “Mommy & Me” classes every Tuesday and Thursday morning from 9:30 to 11:30 am at the Encinitas Country Day Preschool, located at 2155 Encinitas Boulevard, Encinitas. Classes are filled with fun opportunities for interactive play involving music, Montessori manipulative materials, and so much more. For more details call the school at (760) 942-2224.

Encinitas Country Day School Open House Event, Sunday January 31 All are invited to attend the annual Open House event at the beautiful Encinitas Country Day School Kindergarten through 8th grade campus located at 3616 Manchester Avenue in Encinitas. The event runs from 1:00 to 4:00 pm, and features fun activities for children of all ages, an art show, a science fair, grade-level booths displaying student projects. Attendees will enjoy dance, drama, and musical performances throughout the day. For more details call the school at (760) 942-1111.

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Sprinter Football Club is San Diego’s New Pro Soccer Team San Diego Sockers: Major The Sprinter Train is not the only be choosing their first Senior and Academy teams with Arena Soccer League at Sprinter in San Diego anymore. San Diego tryouts beginning Monday, April 13. Recruitment will be now has a new professional soccer team, international and players must be 18 years old as of April 1.

Valley View Casino Center the Sprinter Football (Soccer) Club locatThe Sprinters currently have no home stadium, howeved in the Metropolitan San Diego area.

Owned by fans and local businesses, the Sprinters plan is to start playing matches in 2016 (beginning September 7) and hope to play 20 home games throughout the 2016-2017 season with a portion of seat ticket sales going to various charities. Soccer fans, the Sprinters want to know what team you think they should play for their first match. You will decide!

Sprinter tryouts for the Senior Team (by invitation only) and the Academy team begin January 1, and they will

er, during their first year, they will rent stadiums and travel to play their matches. The team hopes to build its own soccer exclusive stadium, planned for about 55,000 fans seating capacity, and to be self-funded with no taxpayer assistance required. Let’s support our very own San Diego professional soccer team and try to convince them to build a stadium in North County!

For more information on the new Sprinter Football Club visit www.sprinterfc.com.

Tri-City Medical Center Carlsbad Marathon & Half Marathon and Kid’s Marathon Mile January 17 The annual Tri-City Medical Center Carlsbad Marathon & Half Marathon is coming to Carlsbad Sunday, January 17 from 6:15am – 12pm.

Runners and walkers enjoy this spectacular coastal course, with both 26.2- and 13.1-mile out-and-back courses passing by the Buena Vista Lagoon, through Carlsbad Village, and then along the Pacific Coast Highway.

There will be live bands at every mile, and dedicated volunteers and spectators to keep participants motivated throughout both courses. Cross the finish line and take home a custom medal, Mylar blanket, along with a finisher’s shirt and virtual goody bag. Then join all for a celebratory festival with live music and refreshments.

The Tri-City Medical Center Carlsbad Marathon works with 18 charities. Race participants are encouraged to “run for a reason” by raising funds for one or more of the organizations.

Monster Jam at Petco Park January 23 and February 6 Monster trucks are roaring into 2016 with new trucks, new drivers and new tours.

This incredible sports entertainment will be happening at Petco Park on these two Saturdays at 7pm, January 23 and February 6. Every year, Monster Jam showcases the awesome power of the world’s

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Humboldt State HOME 8:00pm Sonoma State HOME 7:30pm Chico State Chico, CA 7:30pm UC San Diego La Jolla, CA 3:00pm Cal State Carson, CA 3:00pm Dominguez Hills 1/2 Cal State Stanislaus Turlock, CA 7:30pm 1/7 Cal State East Bay HOME 7:30pm 1/9 Cal State HOME 7:30pm Monterey Bay 1/11 Benedictine HOME 5:00pm University 1/16 Bristol HOME 8:00pm 1/21 Chico State HOME 8:00pm 1/23 Cal State Stanislaus HOME 8:00pm 1/28 Cal State East Bay Hayward, CA 7:30pm 1/30 Cal State Seaside, CA 3:30pm Monterey Bay 2/4 Cal State HOME 8:00pm Dominguez Hills 2/6 Cal State LA HOME 8:00pm HOME games at Mira Costa College unless noted otherwise Schedule subject to change

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December 10, Thursday, vs. Atletico Baja (Mexico) December 19, Saturday, vs. Ontario Fury January 7, Thursday, vs. Milwaukee Wave January 15, Friday, vs. Soles De Sonora (Mexico) January 30, Saturday vs. Las Vegas Legends

Kids Marathon Mile at LEGOLAND® January 16 Kids of all ages and abilities won’t want to miss the 1-mile fun run sponsored

by LEGOLAND® California at LEGOLAND® Resort on Saturday, January 16 from 8-10am. Run, walk, skip or stroll to the finish line and receive a shiny medal. Then enjoy a postevent party with a DJ, activities, light refreshments, and booths.

The Kids Marathon Mile at LEGOLAND® also features a free family expo with entertainment and fun activities.

For more information on the Tri-City Medical Center Carlsbad Marathon & Half Marathon visit www.CarlsbadMarathon.com or call (760) 692-2900 and for information for the Kid’s Mile visit www.KidsMarathonMile. com.

For more information on the San Diego Sockers please visit www.sdsockers.com.

The San Diego Gulls Hockey The San Diego Gulls opened their inaugural AHL season at home at the Valley View Casino Center on October 10. They recently released their 2015-16 season schedule: Here are the dates and opponents for the Gulls’ upcoming home games at Valley View Casino Center: December 18, Friday, San Jose Barracuda, 7:05 p.m.

December 26, Saturday, Ontario Reign, 7:05 p.m.

January 8, Friday, Charlotte Checkers, 7:05 p.m.

January 9, Saturday, Charlotte Checkers, 7:05 p.m.

January 13, Wednesday, San Jose Barracuda, 7:05 p.m.

January 16, Saturday, Texas Stars, 7:05 p.m.

January 29, Friday, Ontario Reign, 7:05 p.m.

For more information on the San Diego Gulls visit www. sandiegogulls.com or call (619) 359-4730.

most popular monster trucks, and electrifies crowds with breathtaking stunts and impressive power.

This year’s Monster Jam® Trucks and drivers include Grave Digger® driven by Dennis Anderson, Max-D® driven

by Neil Elliott, El Toro Loco® driven by Chuck Werner, Metal Mulisha driven by Todd Leduc, El Diablo™ driven by Lupe Soza, Madusa, and FS1 Cleatus driven by Frank Krmel.

In addition to the world-class racing and freestyle competition action, die-hard fans can come to the stadium early both Saturdays to enjoy the Party in the Pits pre-show experience (located in the Lexus Lot)—which gives fans unparalleled access to view their favorite trucks up-close, meet the star drivers for autographs, and take photos.

This is a very exciting show that is great for the whole family. Don’t miss your chance to meet the drivers and see the world’s biggest monster trucks up close.

SDSU AZTECS Basketball Schedule

California State University San –Men’s Basketball Marcos–Men’s

7:30 p.m. PT 2:00 p.m. PT 7:00 p.m. PT 7:00 p.m. PT 7:00 p.m. PT 8:00 p.m. PT 7:00 p.m. PT 8:00 p.m. MT 7:00 p.m. PT 8:00 p.m. MT 8:00 p.m. MT 8:00 p.m. PT 3:00 p.m. PT 8:00 p.m. PT 5:00 p.m. PT 8:00 p.m. PT 1:00 p.m. PT 8:00 p.m. PT 7:00 p.m. PT 1:00 p.m. PT 8:00 p.m. MT 3:00 p.m. PT 7:30 p.m. MT 7:00 p.m. PT

at Long Beach State TV vs. San Diego vs. Biola vs. Nicholls State TV vs. Grand Canyon TV vs. Kansas TV vs. Wyoming * TV at Utah State * TV vs. San Jose State * TV at Colorado State * TV at Boise State * TV vs. Fresno State * TV vs. Utah State * TV at Nevada * at UNLV * TV vs. Colorado State * TV vs. New Mexico * TV at Fresno State * TV vs. Air Force * TV at San Jose State * TV at Wyoming * TV vs. Boise State * TV at New Mexico * TV vs. UNLV * TV

Local coaching and broadcasting icon, well known and respected throughout the San Diego sports community, John Kentera begins his fifth season as general manager of the San Diego Sockers, including his second year as vice president of operations.

The Sockers completed a 16-4 regular season in 2014-15, returning to the top of the Pacific Division table. The 2015-16 MASL season is here and the Sockers are playing in pursuit of another Ron Newman Cup and the hanging of a fifteenth championship banner in the Valley View Casino Center. The Sockers upcoming schedule: (Games begin at 7:05pm)

For more information about Monster Jam visit www. monsterjam.com.

San Diego Chargers Schedule Los Angeles Lakers Schedule

12/1 @ Philadelphia, 7:00pm 12/2 @ Washington, 7:00pm 12/4 @ Atlanta, 8:00pm 12/6 @ Detroit, 6:00pm 12/7 @ Toronto, 7:30pm 12/9 @ Minnesota, 8:00pm 12/11 @ San Antonio, 9:30pm 12/12 @ Houston, 8:00pm 12/15 vs. Milwaukee, 10:30pm 12/17 vs. Houston, 10:30pm 12/19 @ Oklahoma City, 5:00pm 12/22 @ Denver, 9:00pm 12/23 vs. Oklahoma City, 10:30pm 12/25 vs. LA Clippers, 10:30pm 12/27 @ Memphis, 6:00pm 12/28 @ Charlotte, 7:00pm 12/30 @ Boston, 7:30pm 1/1 vs. Philadelphia, 10:30pm

12/6 Broncos vs Chargers 1:05pm 12/13 Chargers @ Chiefs 10:00am 12/20 Dolphins vs Chargers 1:25pm 12/24 Chargers @ Raiders 5:25pm 1/3 Chargers @ Broncos 1:25pm

1/3 vs. Phoenix, 9:30pm 1/5 vs. Golden State, 10:30pm 1/7 @ Sacramento, 10:30pm 1/8 vs. Oklahoma City, 10:30pm 1/10 vs. Utah, 9:30pm 1/12 vs. New Orleans, 10:30pm 1/14 @ Golden State, 10:30pm 1/16 @ Utah, 9:00pm 1/17 vs. Houston, 9:30pm 1/20 vs. Sacramento, 10:30pm 1/22 vs. San Antonio, 10:30pm 1/23 @ Portland, 10:30pm 1/26 vs. Dallas, 10:30pm 1/28 vs. Chicago, 10:30pm 1/29 @ LA Clippers, 10:30pm 1/31 vs. Charlotte, 9:30pm 11/29 vs. Pacers, 6:30pm 12/1 @ 76ers, 4pm

Los Angeles Clippers Schedule 12/2 vs. Indiana, 10:30pm 12/5 vs. Orlando, 10:30pm 12/7 @ Minnesota, 8:00pm 12/9 @ Milwaukee, 8:00pm 12/10 @ Chicago, 8:00pm 12/12 @ Brooklyn, 5:00pm 12/14 @ Detroit, 5:00pm 12/16 vs. Milwaukee, 10:30pm 12/18 @ San Antonio, 8:00pm 12/19 @ Houston, 8:00pm 12/21 vs. Oklahoma City, 10:30pm 12/25 @ LA Lakers, 10:30pm 12/26 @ Utah, 9:00pm 12/28 @ Washington, 7:00pm

12/30 @ Charlotte, 7:00pm 12/31 @ New Orleans, 8:00pm 1/2 vs. Philadelphia, 10:30pm 1/6 @ Portland, 10:00pm 1/9 vs. Charlotte, 3:30pm 1/10 vs. New Orleans, 3:30pm 1/13 vs. Miami, 10:30pm 1/16 vs. Sacramento, 10:30pm 1/18 vs. Houston, 10:30pm 1/21 @ Cleveland, 8:00pm 1/22 @ NY Knicks, 7:30pm 1/24 @ Toronto, 6:00pm 1/27 @ Atlanta, 8:00pm 1/29 vs. LA Lakers, 10:30pm 1.31 vs. Chicago, 3:30pm

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Farmers Insurance Open at Torrey Pines Golf Course Win Free Tickets!

The 2016 Farmers Insurance Open will be played January 28-31 at the historic Torrey Pines Golf Course, host site of the 2008 and 2021 U.S. Opens. This is Farmers Insurance sixth year sponsoring the event, and the 64th year a PGA TOUR event has been held in San Diego since 1952.

Last year, Australian Jason Day prevailed in an exciting four-man playoff to claim his third PGA tour victory.

It was quite an ending to a magnificient tournament.

Day had gone for the win with a chip from the rough behind the green on the 18th but his shot came out hot, rolled fast and almost into the water. Other past champions include Phil Mickelson (3x), Bubba Watson, Brandt Snedeker, and Tiger Woods (7x).

This world-class PGA tour event has a major impact on the lives of children and families in San Diego. For 54 straight years, the Century Club of San Diego has been the local non-profit organization for the Tournament.

Last year, the Farmers Insurance Open set a Tournament

record when $3.1 million was generated for San Diego Community.

For more information on the Farmers Insurance Open please call (858) 886-GOLF or visit www.FarmersInsuranceOpen.com.

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Enter to win a free pair of tickets to the 2016 PGA Farmers Insurance Open.

Visit www.NorthCountySun.com and fill in the simple entry form. Some restrictions apply. Only one entry is permitted per person/email. Winners will be randomly selected and contacted by phone and email, so please put the best number to reach you. We do not leave voice messages. Best of luck, and see you at the Farmers Insurance Open at Torrey Pines!

San Diego County Credit Union Poinsettia Bowl at Qualcomm Stadium Dec. 23, Wednesday, Kickoff 1:30pm on ESPN For its second decade and 11th consecutive year, San Diego County Credit Union sponsors the Poinsettia Bowl with a first ever afternoon start time and a memorable post-game fireworks extravaganza.

On December 23, a bowl-eligible Army team and a Mountain West (MW) Conference team will be kicking off at 1:30pm for some exciting college football at Qualcomm Stadium. Bring the entire family to watch this dynamic football action, a pre-game military-themed show and fly-

over, as well as a one-of-a-kind halftime show with electrifying college band performances, pageantry and fireworks.

The post-game fireworks show, produced by Pyro Spectaculars by Souza, will “be bigger, more powerful, and more creative than any other show” according to its President and Chief Creative Director James Souza. You won’t want to miss it! The game will be televised nationally on ESPN. For more information on the San Diego County Credit Union Poinsettia Bowl visit www.sandiegobowlgames.com or call (619) 283-5808.

Free Boat Rides and In-Water Exhibits at San Diego Sunroad Boat Show January 21 – 24 The San Diego Sunroad Boat Show sails back to San Diego this January 21 to 24 with an in-water display of dozens of new and precruised sailboats and motor yachts starting at 25-feet up to 95-feet, and will be debuting new boat lines from several top manufacturers. This gives serious boat buyers a convenient side-by-side comparison. There is a boat for every budget at the show. Attendees will enjoy free boat rides from several exhibitors. Hosted at the Sunroad Resort Marina on Harbor Island, the annual tradition features land and in-water exhibits for boaters of every age. It’s a party on San Diego Bay! The San Diego Sunroad Boat Show extends a special invitation to Military, EMTs, Police and Fire personnel who will receive free admission to the show on Thursday, January 21 and Friday, January 22 (with ID). “We appreciate public servants and military for all that they do for us. It is our pleasure to thank them by inviting them to our show

for free, as our guest,” says show manager Jim Behun.

A variety of seminars will take place throughout the weekend.

Past seminars have included courses on destination boating, electric propulsion, engine maintenance and downwind sailing. Attendees coming to the 2016 show will be able to, in addition to the boat show, explore and enjoy the scenic beauty of Harbor Island as well as fine dining in the area.

Show hours are: Thursday, January 21 from noon to 6 pm., Friday, January 22 from noon to 6 pm., Saturday, January 23 from 10 am. to 6 pm., and Sunday, January 24 from 10 am. to 6 pm. The Sunroad Resort Marina is located downtown at 955 Harbor Island across from the airport.

Entrance fees are as follows: $12.00 for adults, with children under 12 free. For more information and updates, please call (619) 497-5254 or visit www.bigbayboatshow.com.

Holiday Bowl at Qualcomm Stadium December 30, Wednesday, Kick-off at 7:30pm- ESPN National University’s 38th Annual Holiday Bowl game is kicking off at 7:30pm, Wednesday, December 30, at Qualcomm Stadium. “America’s Most Exciting Bowl Game” will be showcasing a match-up of top teams from the Pac-12 and Big Ten conferences. Last year, the USC Trojans held off the Nebraska Cornhuskers for a 45-42 win. You won’t want to miss the action this year!

Along with great football, don’t miss spectacular marching band performances, the US Navy “Leap Frog” parachute jumpers, and “The Big Flag” at the pre-game show, which starts 30 minutes before kickoff. You’ll also want to stay in your seats for an entertaining half-time extravaganza produced by WorldStrides Heritage Performance Programs.

Before the Holiday Bowl, bring the entire family to beautiful and scenic downtown San Diego where the streets will come alive with exciting events, festivities, and the nationally televised 2015 Port of San Diego Holiday Bowl (Big Bay Balloon) Parade. You won’t want to miss these world-class marching bands, magnificent floats, entertaining drill teams, and America’s largest procession of huge holiday balloons.

For more information on the Holiday Bowl and the Port of San Diego Holiday Bowl Parade visit www. sandiegobowlgames.com or call (619) 283-5808.

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HAVE A HAPPY HOLIDAY SEASON AND A PROSPEROUS NEW YEAR – John Haedrich

USDA CHOICE - PRIME RIB

DIESTEL NATURAL TURKEY

DELUXE PRIME RIB DINNER OR FROM BUTCHER SHOP.

COOKED FOR YOU OR WHOLE FRESH.

CATERING GROUPS UP TO 5,000 FREE DELIVERY FOR PARTIES OF 40 OR MORE.

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THREE EGGS ANY STYLE, HOME FRIED POTATOES, TOAST, AND ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT ON THE PREMISES PORK LINK SAUSAGE, BRATWURST OR HAM. PER PERSON $7.98

Natural Range Grown Turkeys • Smoked Turkeys • Duck • Geese • Cajun Style Turkduken • Hand-Made Sausages Standing Rib Roasts • Top Round Roasts • Sirloin Roasts • Chuck Roasts • European-Style Pork Round Roasts Crown Pork Roast • Prime Rib • Short Ribs • Baby Back Ribs • Filet Mignon • Top Sirloin • New York Steak • Veal • Veal Chops Leg of Lamb • Lamb Legs Center Cut • Lamb Chops • Pork Chops • Bone-In and Boneless Hams • Scandinavian Green Hams

“The best just got better!”

WE’RE PREPARED FOR YOUR HOLIDAY FEASTS

STEAK & STEIN ALL THE TIME

Steak dinner with large stein of beer served with broccoli or sauerkraut, soup or salad, mashed or baked potato and dinner roll. Noon to 8pm.

Top Sirloin 16oz. Center Cut ..........................$11.98 Filet Mignon 8 -10oz. Bacon Wrapped ..........$14.98 New York Steak 14-16oz. ................................$14.98

Order your fresh Diestel Turkey or have us cook it for you in one of our 12 ovens.

European Delicatessen & Gourmet Foods

4.5 Out of 5 Stars

GOLD MEDAL 2014 BEST ETHNIC Best Ethnic Restaurant

2014

Best German Restaurant

Hall of Fame

TIP TOP MEATS • 6118 Paseo Del Norte, Carlsbad, CA 92011 • Open 7 Days a Week 6am-8pm (760) 438-2620 • www.tiptopmeats.com

OPEN HOUSE EVENT SUNDAY, JANUARY 31 • 1-4P.M.

“GET READY FOR K” CLASS Preparing Pre-K Students For A Successful Kindergarten Year Jan. 4 through June 10

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