December 15th, 2014 at 12:00 pm
What:
“The Nutcracker” returns to Spreckels Theatre in San Diego. This particular production of Tchaikovsky’s classic ballet is presented by the City Ballet of San Diego and was awarded the “Best Nutcracker” in San Diego by the San Diego Dance Alliance. Live music is performed by the City Ballet Orchestra under the direction of John Nettles and live vocals by the Pacific Coast Chorus.
Where:
Spreckels Theatre
121 Broadway
San Diego, CA 92101
When:
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December 15th, 2014 at 10:00 am
This is the third post in our Social Spotlight series. Visit our first feature to learn more about our Facebook page and our second feature to learn what to expect from us on Twitter. Today, we’ll be discussing the visual giant, Pinterest.
The Lowdown
Think of Pinterest as your digital bulletin or inspiration board. It’s where you go to store all those miraculous light-bulb ideas and tips you find around the Internet. Pinterest is extremely visual and the websites you pin are highlighted with an image. The image comes from the website you are linking to and you typically have a choice of which image to use if multiple are present.
The Numbers
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December 12th, 2014 at 8:00 am
When you think Southern California, Huntington Beach encompasses the authentic surf lifestyle associated with the laid-back California dream. The year-round sunshine and miles of uninterrupted coast make this beachside community the perfect setting for an active, outdoor life. While there are many reasons to love Huntington Beach, these are our top five.
December 12th, 2014 at 7:30 am
Photography Provided by Nick Chill. NickChill.com
Even though San Diego might not be the first place that leaps to mind when you think of festive holiday activities, thanks to the year-round sunshine and palm trees, if you know where to look you can find something that will satisfy your winter-holiday desires.
Nowhere is this combination of sun and fun more apparent than at the world-famous Hotel del Coronado by the warm sands of the Pacific Ocean. Located near the southernmost point of the western United States, this four-star establishment offers a host of traditional winter fun, albeit with a special Southern California twist. (more…)
December 12th, 2014 at 7:00 am
When you crave culinary confections that celebrate the sumptuous, then you have only one choice: Pi Bake Shop. This online bakery is a favorite of the stars, and many celebrities from television and film have discovered this convenient way to order and have all their freshly made and delicious desserts delivered right to their home. Now, this opportunity is available to just about everyone within their delivery area of 20 miles from their home base of Sherman Oaks, Calif. (More than 20 miles delivery is available for an additional fee.)
Pi Bake Shop offers a wide variety of 9-inch pies, including cream, fruit, seasonal, nut and savory, and even offers them in a sampler platter of six 5-inch pies that you can mix and max to find your favorite flavor option. You can also order up a half-dozen mini 3-inch pies in either a pick-your-own flavor mix, or select from the popular holiday sampler that includes sweet potato, salted caramel apple, bourbon maple pecan, pumpkin with maple pecan streusel and pear. (more…)
