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Street Style Clairemont: It's All About the Details
Statement pieces like chunky necklaces, bright punches of color, and oversized gold watches are huge this fall. Joanna sports all three trends. http://sandiegoreader.com/users/photos/2012/sep/13/31451/ Name: Joanna Lasalle Age: 28 Occupation: Psychologist Favorite Store: Nordstrom Joanna’s ankle pants and floral top are …
Honoring the unsung
I once knew a man - old Bill - who didn't just have a black cloud always overhead, he was one. Mention a subject, he'd say "it's stupid." Mention a person, "a bum." I swore he could take on all …
Fall yoga teacher training
Most yoga studios offer their own yoga teacher training programs to enrich student practice and certify those who want to go forward and teach classes. Here are two 200-hour Yoga Alliance Certified programs starting in late September. http://sandiegoreader.com/users/photos/2012/sep/12/31409/ The Little …
San Diego Music Thing
San Diego Music Thing starts this weekend on September 14-15. The Music Thing is an annual music conference hosted at Lafayette Hotel (2223 El Cajon Blvd) for musicians and music lovers that is part workshop with panels trade shows, performances, …
Your Week: September 13-19
Thursday | 13 ENCINITAS CLASSIC CAR NIGHTSThe last night of this year’s summer car show in Encinitas, where hot rods, woodies, and other classic and vintage cars gather for public appreciation. Enjoy music by the Fabulous Woodies, the Retro Rocketts, …
Carlsbad Music Festival Sept. 21 - 23 - Schedule of Events
The 2012 Carlsbad Music Festival will include several locals performing, including Carlsbad natives/residents Calder Quartet, Wu Man, Sara Watkins with Sean Watkins (of local bluegrass/Americana family band Nickel Creek) with MandoBasso, Sacra/Profana, the Mattson 2, and Matt McBane. Other highlights …
Yoga @ Mystic Water Kava Bar
I've long been curious about the yoga at Mystic Water Kava Bar (3811 Ray St) in North Park whose interior looks like the cool, cavernous space of an ancient cave. Mystic Water Kava Bar offers a variety of yoga classes …
Susan Graham @ Lux Art Institute
Susan Graham will arrive at Lux Art Institute (1550 S. El Camino Real) in Encinitas on September 13 and reside through October 6. Her industrial machinery and other objects made of porcelain and sugar will be on display through October …
Apple Festival
Julian Apple Days Festival is coming up on October 6 and 7. In 2011, the Festival drew more than 3,000 visitors. This year it will be held at Menghini Winery (1150 Julian Orchards Dr) and feature "apple displays, music and …
Fashion Week San Diego Part 2: Meet The Designers
http://sandiegoreader.com/users/photos/2012/sep/10/31255/ I love that designer Andre Soriano showed up to Fashion Week San Diego's press conference with an entourage that wore coordinating outfits. From right to left: Andre Soriano, Dessy Carter, Andre's assistant, and Manoj Sharma, manager and fashion director …
Fashion Week San Diego Sneak Peek
Last night Fashion Week San Diego hosted a press conference at Roppongi in La Jolla. Free wine coupled with the luxury of previewing one piece from each designer’s Spring 2013 collection, was a terrific way to spend a Monday night. …
Street Style Santee: Thrift Stores and Cowboys
When I pulled into the parking lot of the Goodwill in Santee, every spot was taken. A woman in a beat up Toyota Corolla nearly ran me off the road in an attempt to score a spot that a station …
Crafty Sunday
The Museum of Photographic Arts (1649 El Prado) hosts Craft Sunday on September 16. Participants will learn about and create their own personal flipbooks. "Animate simple actions or create your own stories. Join us at MOPA for a fun new …
Salman Rushdie at UCSD
Salman Rushdie will discuss his new autobiography Joseph Anton at the Mandeville Center in Revelle College at UC-San Diego (9500 Gilman Dr) from 7:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Saturday, September 22. http://sandiegoreader.com/users/photos/2012/sep/09/31173/ Rushdie was sentenced to death 23 years …
Madrazo didn't lie
Paul Ryan is not the first politician to lie about his marathon time. Mexican politician, Roberto Madrazo also lied. To be accurate, Madrazo didn't lie, he cheated. After the 2006 Mexican presidential election, in which Roberto Madrazo got the worst …
Hillcrest Landmark
http://sandiegoreader.com/users/photos/2012/sep/08/31154/ Last night we saw The Imposter, the docudrama about Frédéric Bourdin, a missing boy, and the Barclay family of San Antonio, Texas. The trailer is quite amazing, dark, and suspenseful, but the film itself though fluid is very slow. …
Jazz-themed dinner + art date
The Prado (1549 El Prado) in Balboa Park is offering a Thursday evening dinner package which includes a VIP dinner, a bottle of wine, and 2 tickets to see the The Jazz Loft Project at the Museum of Photographic Art. …
Street Style El Cajon: Face Tattoos, Motorcycles, and Comic Books
http://sandiegoreader.com/users/photos/2012/sep/07/31132/ I spotted Bear, the man pictured above, while I was walking down Main Street in El Cajon. He was inside Undisputed, a martial arts gym. He was holding an adorable toddler. The combination of his face tats paired with …
Allegiance: A San Diego Perspective
Allegiance: A New American Musical is having its world premiere at the Old Globe Theatre from September 19 through October 21 (previews have begun already). It's based on the "relocation" of West Coast, Japanese Americans following the attack on Pearl …
AIDS Walk & Run
The AIDS Walk & Run will be held on Sunday, September 30 at 8 a.m. Funding recipients for this event include Christie's Place, Family Health Centers of San Diego, Mama's Kitchen and many more organizations. http://sandiegoreader.com/users/photos/2012/sep/07/31094/ Participants can register online …