The 2007 ICC Cricket World Cup Finals are here!
Incumbent Australia edged out South Africa on Wednesday in a crushing match in St. Lucia to claim their spot in the World Cup Finals. They will be facing Sri Lanka, who emerged victorious in a match against New Zealand on Tuesday.
Saturday’s final match marks Australia’s fourth successive World Cup Final and the defending champions will be seeking an unprecedented third consecutive World Cup Champion title.
You can watch the match live on the big screen and cheer your team to victory this weekend in Del Mar. Goldspirit Films is hosting a live telecast of the Final Match on Saturday, April 28, 2007 at 6:30 am (yes, 6:30 in the morning!) at the UltraStar Flower Hill Cinema in Del Mar. For more information and to purchase tickets online, visit the Goldspirit Films website.
April 26th, 2007
Calling all Brides: get ready for San Diego’s largest and most complete bridal show! The Bridal Bazaar returns to San Diego this month for yet another must-attend bridal extravaganza. At Bridal Bazaar’s bridal show, you will have the opportunity to meet with close to 200 local wedding professionals who are eager to help you make your special day perfect. Speak to caterers and cake specialists, meet photographers and videographers, listen to the talented musicians and DJs and get a glimpse of San Diego’s top reception and ceremony locations. And don’t forget to catch Bridal Bazaar’s bridal fashion show, which will include the latest designs and fashions for each member of the wedding party.
Whether you’re just getting started with your wedding planning or are looking for some finishing touches, the Bridal Bazaar Bridal Show is the place to be.
The Bridal Bazaar Bridal Show will be held on Sunday, April 29, 2007 from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm at the Del Mar Fairgrounds. The Bridal Fashion Shows start at 11:30 am, 1:00 pm and 2:45 pm and are included in the ticket price. Tickets to the Bridal Bazaar Bridal Show are $10.00 at the door. [Note: the on-site ticket office accepts cash only. There is an ATM available at the Del Mar Fairgrounds.] You can download a $2.00 discount coupon online, which is redeemable at the box office on the day of the show. Alternatively, discount advance tickets ($7.50) are available online. Children under 12 are admitted free.
April 25th, 2007
Aaaarrhhhh Maties – it’s time to put yer best Pirate foot (or peg leg) forward and audition for the chance to be a Legoland Pirate.
Legoland California is currently casting male and female actors to play fun and comical pirates for the 2007 summer season. If selected, you will also have the opportunity to perform in one of two pirate-themed live stage shows.
Preliminary auditions are scheduled by appointment only and are being held April 26-28 and May 3-5, 2007 beginning at 5:00pm, with call backs scheduled for May 6, 2007.
You will be asked to perform a one minute monologue that is comical and geared for children as part of your audition. You should also use your monologue as an opportunity to demonstrate your best pirate voice/accent. You should also bring a current head shot, resume and list of dates you cannot work between mid-May and September 2, 2007.
Applicants must be available to work mid-May to early September with no scheduled vacations. Shift times vary, but average 7 hours a day, with approximately 5 20-minute shows each day. Compensation is $15.00 per hour.
For more information or to schedule an audition, call the Audition Hotline at (760) 918-5388.
April 19th, 2007
The 4th Annual San Diego International Children’s Film Festival makes its way to the Museum of Photographic Arts in Balboa Park later this month. The Festival will showcase full-length and short films from around the world made for children and teens, including live action, animation and documentaries. Two exciting workshops are also being offered in conjunction with the Film Festival – one on Animation and the second on How to Make a Movie.
The films have been clustered together into Programs that run roughly one hour in length, with each program created to appeal to various age groups (for example, films for the young‘uns will be shown earlier in the day). As an added bonus, Festival dates have been selected to coincide with larger events taking place in and around Balboa Park, including Earth Day (Sunday, April 22, 2007) and Cinco de Mayo (Saturday, May 5, 2007).
The San Diego International Children’s Film Festival takes place on April 22 and 29, and May 5, 2007 at the Museum of Photographic Arts in Balboa Park. Tickets may be purchased online and are priced as follows: single program tickets - $5.00; workshops - $10.00 each; Day Passes (films only) - $20.00 on April 22 & May 5, and $15.00 on April 29. An All-Events Super Pass is also available for $50.00 and includes access to all three days of films and workshops. Children 3 and under are free.
April 18th, 2007
The sunsets are free and they’re spectacular.
The winds died down late yesterday afternoon, just in time for the locals (and Spring Break tourists!) to head over to the beach to enjoy the last few rays of sunshine and catch the sunset. We were not disappointed!
Enjoy this sunset, as seen yesterday from Carlsbad State Beach, steps away from Carlsbad Village.
April 14th, 2007
It’s a gourmand’s dream come true, an epicurean event like no other: over 30 Hillcrest restaurants will open their doors to an afternoon of house specialties, savory samples, divine desserts and breathtaking beverages. In other words, it’s the Taste of Uptown Hillcrest 2007.
Enjoy exotic dishes from around the world – Italian, Thai, Japanese, Mediterranean, Mexican – or sit down to an all-American burger or upscale Californian cuisine. And don’t forget to save room for some of the best desserts in San Diego and the coolest drinks around. While walking may be a great way to work up an appetite from one restaurant to the next, a free shuttle bus service will also be available.
Restaurants participating in the Taste of Uptown Hillcrest include: Brian’s American Eatery, Bacione Ristorante, Capriotti’s Sandwich Shop, Chipotle Mexican Grill, City Delicatessen & Bakery, Lalo’s Tacos Mexican Grill, Ono Sushi, Taste of Italy, Taste of Szechuan, Urban Mo’s Bar & Grill, Whole Foods Market, Baja Betty’s, Mama Testa’s Taqueria, Ben & Jerry’s Scoop Shop, Nami Sushi, Taste of Thai, Bai Yook Thai Cuisine, Crush, Kous Kous, Kemo Sabe, Ortega’s Mexican Bistro, Bamboo Lounge, T Deli, Lucky Buck’s, Wine Steals, Khyber Pass, Amarin Thai, Tractor Room, Daphne’s Greek Restaurant and Pick Up Sticks.
Taste of Uptown Hillcrest 2007 will be held from noon to 4:00 pm on Saturday, April 21, 2007. Tickets are $25.00 each (plus a $2.00 per transaction handling fee) and are known to sell out well in advance. You may reserve your tickets by calling the Hillcrest Business Improvement Association at (619) 233-5008.
Bon Appetit!
Editor’s Note: Want to win free tickets to Taste of Uptown Hillcrest? The San Diego Reader is holding a contest. To enter, surf the SD Reader’s restaurant coupons page to find the “I Wanna Win!” logo and fill out that information along with your information on the contest page. Pay special attention to the “hint” and you will find the logo in no time. Contest ends Friday, April 13, 2007 at 1:00 pm.
April 12th, 2007
Ladies, it’s that time again! The Head to Toe Women’s Expo returns to the Del Mar Fairgrounds this month for its Spring show. From shopping to speakers, the Head to Toe Women’s Expo is the perfect outing for you and your girlfriends.
Attendees will have the opportunity to stroll through the Expo and enjoy unique creations from fashion designers, boutique jewelers and gourmet cooks, pour over home décor items and ideas, get the latest on health and financial resources and best of all – indulge in a complimentary makeover!
Several dynamic guest speakers will be presenting at the Expo, including celebrity fitness guru Sara Holliday, table setting masters Charlene Davis and Lorraine Hoon, soap star Aiden Turner (Aiden Devan from All My Children) and keynote speaker Monique Marvez (from 100.7 Jack FM’s morning radio show Monique and the Man). Be sure to also check out the Garden Party, where guests can participate in spring potting seminars and learn how to make beautiful centerpieces from master gardeners Barbara McFadden and Brenda Goush. And when you’re ready for some rest and relaxation, head over to the Margarita & Magazine Lounge.
The Head to Toe Women’s Expo runs April 20 – 22, 2007 at the Del Mar Fairgrounds. The Expo runs from 10:00 am to 7:00 pm on April 20th & 21st, and from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm on April 22nd. Tickets are $8.00 each and will be available at the door. Children under 12 are admitted free and seniors pay $7.00 on April 20th only.
Would you like to win free tickets to the Head to Toe Women’s Expo? The San Diego Reader is holding a contest and will be giving away 12 pairs of tickets to the Head to Toe Women’s Expo. To enter the contest, all you have to do is go to the San Diego Reader website, find the “I wanna WIN!” logo in one of the Reader’s online Health & Beauty coupons, and submit the coupon information and your contact information to the Reader. (Editor’s Note: pay attention to the “hint” on the contest page and you’ll find the correct coupon in no time!) Contest deadline is Friday April 13, 2007 at 1:00 pm.
April 10th, 2007
Celebrating it’s 10th year, the 2007 Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon will be held on June 3, 2007 starting from the west end of Balboa Park.
The Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon turns the traditional marathon experience on its ear. With live bands, cheerleaders and themed water stations along the race course to entertain the nearly 20,000 participants, this marathon is a truly entertaining event. Add to that a two-day free Health Expo preceding the marathon, a post race Headliner Concert and a mid-week appreciation baseball game at Petco Park and you’ve found yourself at THE event of the year for participants, volunteers and spectators alike.
To help train for this 26.2 mile course, take advantage of the free virtual training program offered by New Balance. Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon participants can also enjoy 20% off an online purchase of Accelerade Sports Drink, the official sports drink of the 2007 Marathon. And, if you register on the 10th day of the month, you will receive a special gift under the Marathon’s new 10-10-10 Monthly Feature (for example, if you register on April 10th, you wil receive a free NBx technical performance top). Registration for the Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon is happening now, and you will find the registration package, important race information and links to New Balance, Accerlade and others on the Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon’s website.
April 3rd, 2007
