March 20th, 2015 at 9:30 am
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Planning a San Diego picnic can be no picnic–especially for a romantically inclined couple or anyone who wants to celebrate a special occasion outdoors. There’s finding the right location, hoping it’s available when you want it, creating a menu, packing the food and utensils, lugging it all to the picnic site, and cleaning up after it’s all over.
If you’ve ever wished you could just leave the duties to someone besides an expensive caterer, your picnic prayers have been answered. Pop Up San Diego will do all of the above and more. You just show up. Sunset toasts on the beach, marriage proposals, small get-togethers – this El Cajon-based company will take care of all the details. Their motto: “We do the work, you take the credit!”
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March 19th, 2015 at 10:00 am
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Few things announce to the world that your city is a center of arts and culture like a first-class opera house. Spectacular buildings that are as much works of art as the performances they house are attractions everywhere from Sydney to Copenhagen to Vienna, and now Yuhang in China can add itself to this prestigious list.
Henning Larsen, the world-renowned architectural firm behind the Royal Danish Opera House and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs building in Riyadh, has turned its considerable expertise toward designing the Yuhang Chinese Opera House. Featuring a design modeled around a unique geometric façade with a sloping roof, the proposed opera house will be the centerpiece of a cultural arts district, complete with two museums and an art school.
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March 19th, 2015 at 8:00 am
You don’t need to know the difference between a monkey flower and a coyote mint to know that “wildflower season” is upon us in Southern California. From now into May, countless uncultivated varieties greet the spring with bursts of color from the desert to the sea.
Knowing when and where to visit the seasonal blooms can be a challenge due to elevation and climate. One of the best sources is the Theodore Payne Wild Flower Hotline, founded 32 years ago as a weekly phone report but now offered only online. Reports with the latest sightings, photos, and directions are published weekly as Word and PDF files.
Below is a list of some of the more reliable places to view, photograph, and revel in the beauty of our region’s wildflowers. Some are an easy walk to get to, others can be a bit of a hike. To avoid monochromatic landscapes, check ahead before you put pedal to the metal to see the petals.
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March 18th, 2015 at 4:00 pm
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What:
Junk Bonanza started with the simple premise of cleaning out the junk throughout your home. It’s now morphed into a national phenomenon. The Bonanza has biannual fall and spring shows at Canterbury Park in south Minneapolis and now new venues in Portland and San Diego. Attendees can browse displays of exceptionally priced vintage and antique goods. Head to the Bonanza to find a one-of-a-kind piece and participate in special activities, prizes, and giveaways.
Where:
Del Mar Fairgrounds
2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd.
Del Mar, CA 92014
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March 17th, 2015 at 4:00 pm
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What:
The San Diego Crew Classic is almost here, and whether you plan to participate or spectate, this is one water event you don’t want to miss. Festivities begin Friday evening with a Crews to College fair and panel discussion limited to 400 attendees. If you’re participating in the classic, you’re also invited to a pasta party on Friday evening and you can bring friends, families, and coaches along. Tickets are $15 in advance or $20 at the door. If you’re a spectator, you don’t want to miss the Sierra Nevada beer garden open Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. You must be 21 to enter the beer garden, but it’s the perfect place to sit and enjoy the races. Races take place Saturday and Sunday. Check website for race times.
Where:
3699 Crown Point Drive
San Diego, CA 92109
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