North Park News

12/10/2010

While enjoying the Holiday Night on Adams on Saturday, don't forget to stop by the soft opening of Art Lab Studios from 5-10pm. They will be featuring live music, amazing art and goodies. 3536 Adams Ave.

12/10/2010

Holiday Night on Adams Ave., this Saturday, Dec. 11th, all day till 10 pm and all along the Avenue.
Stores are decorating for the holidays, some will be providing live music on the street and craft vendors will be set up around the neighborhood.
Many independent small businesses on Adams are participating with their specials, discounts and events.

12/09/2010

Save Sammy Bones tonight at Disconnected, 7-11pm, 3830 30th St.
A great fundraiser to help save Samson the Disconnected Mascot.
With a $20 entrance donation, you will receive five opportunity drawing tickets and be entered to win amazing prizes donated from locwal artists, restaurant, clothing designers, and Disconnected Salon. In addition to the drawing, they will hold an auction for fabulous products from participa

Many of you have had the pleasure to meet Samson, the Disconnected mascot, and you know how important Samson is to his many friends and family. Unfortunately, Samson has been diagnosed with Stage III Lymphoma cancer, which is deadly if left untreated. The good news is with proper chemotherapy treatm

11/29/2010

A lot is going on in North Park this weekend, for Saturday the line-up is...
The North Park Toyland Parade, don't miss it, it's one of California's oldest parades.
Savory is having their 1st Anniversary party, Saturday (Dec. 4) from 1-5, 4661 Park Blvd.
And South Park will be featuring their Holiday Walkabout from 6-10pm

10/15/2010

It's Breast Cancer Awareness month and Gorgeous Salon and Lady Stardust present their annual breast cancer fundraiser. Join them on Sunday, Oct. 17th from 6-10pm
for an art show, art auction, complimentary wine and beer, DJ's, prizes, all kinds of fun! 3605 30th St.
$5 door donation to support Susan G. Komen Race for a Cure.

10/14/2010

South Bark Dog Wash (2037 30th St.) is excited to announce that Terri Steuben, Animal Communicator, will be back this Saturday, Oct. 16th!
Terri will provide you with new insight about your pet. She can help you with behavioral problems and answer any questions you may have about your pet.
Sessions with Terri fill up quickly! So hurry up and reserve your spot today by calling South Bark at 619-232-7387.

10/14/2010

The fourth annual San Diego Italian Film Festival on Oct. 24 will present a double feature combining live music by the Camarada ensemble in concert followed by the film "Enrico IV" directed by Marco Bellocchio at 7pm at the Birch North Park Theatre. Tickets are available online at sandiegoitalianfilmfestival.com and at the door for $20. The theater is at 2891 University Ave.

10/11/2010

This week playing at Bar Pink, 3829 30th St:
Oct. 11, The Styletones
Oct. 12, Tiki Tuesday feat. Old Man Johnson
Oct. 13, The Blackout Party
Oct. 14, Nicole Atkins & The Black Sea, Arrington de Dionyso’s Malaikat dan Singa, Kera & the Le****ns ($5)
Oct. 15, The Styletones
Oct. 16, neon Beat feat Junior the DiscoPunk and Mr. Arari

10/06/2010

Lyric's "Jazz in North Park" series, presented in conjunction with Holly Hofmann, continues at the Birch North Park Theatre with the Cannonball-Coltrane Project on October 6. All performances begin at 7 pm. Tickets may be purchased at the Birch box office, 619-239-8836 or online at www.birchnorthparktheatre.net

Attending a performance at the Birch North Park Theatre is truly an event to remember and cherish. Click here for historical information About the Theatre and the North Park area.

10/05/2010

Media Arts Center San Diego, 2921 El Cajon Blvd., (619-230-1938) will be having a series of workshops in October. A 'digital gym' for geeks, artists and families in North Park offering affordable, DIY (Do It Yourself) digital media workshops.
Hang Out. Make Media. Learn New Things.

10/04/2010

This week playing at Bar Pink, 3829 30th St:
Oct. 4, The Styletones
Oct. 5, Tiki Tuesday, feat. Adrian Demain's Exoticatronica
Oct. 6, Primitive Noyes w/ Centerlight Pop
Oct. 7, Ghetto Blaster w/ The Makeup S*x
Oct. 8, Pocket
Oct. 9, FutureSounds/Indigenous Rumble feat. Bill Baird & (Sunset) and the White White Lights

10/01/2010

Big weekend up ahead...Back from Tomboctou (3564 Adams Ave. 619-282-8708) is offering a Sugar Skull Workshop:
Each student will learn how to make sugar skulls and will complete a skull using their own design. Minimum age 8 years old or less if accompanied by an adult. $15
Sunday, Oct. 3, 11 - 12:30
Saturday, Oct. 9, 11 - 12:30
Sunday, Oct. 17, 3:30 - 5:00
Sunday, Oct. 24, 10:30 - 12:00
Saturday, Oct. 30, 9:30 - 11:00

10/01/2010

Also on the 2nd, South Bark Dog Wash will be kicking off their weeklong 10 year anniversary celebration. The big party will be on Sunday, the 3rd, but the pre-party will be happening at the Walkabout. The crew at South Bark has a week filled with events at the store, culminating on the 10th. Stop by and say “hi”.

South Bark is a full and self-service dog wash in San Diego.

10/01/2010

Fall Walkabout, Oct. 2nd! Need I say more?...okay, for those of you new to the Walkabouts, they are in South Park from 6pm - 10pm (from around 30th & Juniper down to 30th & Beech, and everywhere in-between).
They are a fun reason to walk about the area (get it?), getting to know your neighbors while browsing through the shops. Many of the stores offer special discounts and/or drinks and appetizers. There is a trolley for those wishing to do less walking and a Walking Tour for those wishing to learn more about the neighborhood.

Festive evenings throughout South Park, where shops and businesses welcome visitors and the sounds of live music entertain walkers (and trolley riders) as they wander through our neighborhood. Each walkabout features: * Live musical entertainment. * Shops open late, many off...

09/30/2010

Begin the weekend with the Taste of North Park on Oct. 2nd
from 11am – 4pm…

Featuring a tantalizing array of food and drinks at North
Park’s hot spots. Bike Parking is available at 30th
& Upas, for full details, visit: www.tastenorthpark.com

Feed your hunger while also feeding your creative side, by stopping into the North Park boutiques and art galleries offering free samplings of a variety of locally-made microbrews and ales.

09/30/2010

This week playing at Bar Pink, 3829 30th St.:
Oct. 1, First Fridays featuring DJ Artistic
Oct. 2, The Hounds Below with DJ Angie
Oct. 3, Red Crow Studio, 1 year anniversary party (2-6 pm)

09/29/2010

Classic Bows Violin Shop is celebrating 20 YEARS of serving their
customers in metropolitan San Diego.
Stop by the store for daily sales specials on musical gifts and instrument
accessories, enter for a prize drawing, and on Thursday, September 30, help to top off the month with cake and
surprises between noon and 5pm. Classic Bows Violin Shop is
located at 2721 Adams Avenue

09/24/2010

Come enjoy Southern
California’s largest FREE Music Festival.

Date:
Saturday & Sunday, Sept. 25 & 26

Time:
Sat. 10am – 9pm, Sun. 10am – 6pm

Location:
Along Adams Avenue
from 35th Street
to 32nd Street

Fun!
Free! Music!

This
year promises to be great with over 70 live music performances on 6 stages,
over 300 arts & crafts and food vendors, 3 beer gardens and giant carnival rides for children of all ages.

09/23/2010

Lyric at the Birch open the 32nd Season with the Romantic Comedy, GIGI. Take a musical trip through the romance of Paris, based on the classic film of the same name, performed in San Diego for the first time in 20 years.
Performance schedule:
September 24, 25, 26, 30, October 1, 2, 3

09/22/2010

Apertivo is OPEN! Many may remember them from their location on 30th…they are now at 2322 El Cajon Blvd. All of their food is appetizer size portions of Italian inspired dishes made from the freshest and highest quality ingredients available. All of their food is handmade, right there. You’ll fee like you’ve visited their home for dinner and a glass of wine.

09/21/2010

Terri Steuben is back at South Bark!
Terri, an animal communicator will be back at South Bark on Saturday, Oct. 16th. South Bark has hosted Terri many times and her appointments fill up fast!
Stop into South Bark or give them a call to reserve your spot, 619-232-7387.
20 minute sessions are only $50!

South Bark is a full and self-service dog wash in San Diego.

09/17/2010

On Saturday, 9/18, Make Good in South Park, 2207 Fern St., is having a 1 day only Trunk Show from 11-4. It will feature all locally handcrafted art, jewelry, clothing and more.

09/16/2010

City Heights residents are
taking part in the global movement of (PARK)ing Day this Friday, 9/17/10
from
12-5pm at the corner of
Fairmount Avenue and El Cajon Boulevard.

This is part of an international
network of citizen activists temporarily reclaiming car-oriented spaces for
people.

Come highlight and spread the
message of City Heights residents to create a healthier
neighborhood! They will be grilling!

09/15/2010

Thursday September 16th "Celebrate
Mexican Independence Day with El Comal" Tequila Tasting by Fortaleza Tequila from
6pm-8pm.

3
Course Dinner Paired with the Blanco, Anejo & Reposado Tequilas

$35 Per Person Includes Tasting, Dinner, Tax
& Gratuity

Call today to reserve 619-294-8292 limited
seating

www.elcomalsd.com

We have launched our new website. Come and taste Real Authentic Mexican Cuisine done the way it supposed to be. Just like moms used to make!

09/15/2010

Rockefeller Center for Anti-Aging is having it’s
opening celebration from 5-8, 3938
Adams Ave.. Stop by to welcome owner, Kimberly Rockefeller and see what great
things that she and the other technicians offer in the newest boutique on Adams Avenue.

Enjoy the Hors D'overes, music, spirits. Bring a friend,
sign up for a treatment and get a special gift.

09/10/2010

The
2010-2011 Chancel Choir-South Park Community Concert Series season begins
Sunday, September 12 at 4:00 PM with ”Tea Chat Classics”; and is to be held at
Christ United Presbyterian Church 3025 Fir Street. This is an exceptional free
concert. There will be a chance to chat with the musicians at the dessert reception after the concertl.
For more information call 619-871-9273 or e-mail [email protected].

09/10/2010

Back from Tomboctou is offering a Papel Picado workshop: Papel picado or cut paper banners have long
been a staple of celebrations in Latin America and Mexico. $15

Saturday, Sept 11, 3:00-4:30: Oct. 9 Saturday 1:00
-2:30, for more information, call (619)282-8708

09/08/2010

San Diego’s Bike Film Festival
starts on September 9 and runs through the 11th. The kickoff party
will be at Blind Lady Ale House (7:00 race sign up, 9:00 goldsprints). Friday
will feature a 7:00 race sign up and 8:00 race start (location tbd, for
information check out bicyclefilmfestival.com). Saturday will host the bike
polo and trick jam from 11am – 5pm. Sponsored by Thomas Bike Shop.

09/07/2010

On Wednesday, Sept. 8th, stop by Vintage Religion at 3821 32nd St.
to see the premiere of CSI Kensington, episode 2 “Who’s Watching Your Back?”
Join anytime between 5pm – 8pm. For more details and to watch Episode 1, visit
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08/31/2010

Lyric's Jazz in North Park Series, presented in conjunction with Holly
Hofmann, continues at the Birch North Park Theatre with Four Women Only on
September 1, 2010. All performances begin at 7 p.m. Tickets may be purchased at
the Birch Box Office, (619) 239-8836, and online: http://www.birchnorthparktheatre.net.

Attending a performance at the Birch North Park Theatre is truly an event to remember and cherish. Click here for historical information About the Theatre and the North Park area.

08/30/2010

No plans for tonight...think again. Check out 30th on 30th.

Jayne's Gastropub * Crazee Burger * Ritual Tavern * Toronado * El Take It Easy * Bar Pink * True North * The Linkery * Bluefoot * Sea Rocket * Whistle Stop * The Station * Hamilton's * Alchemy

08/27/2010

So much going on this weekend...Stop
by the Spanish Village Art
Center on Sunday the 28th from 12-4 to
listen live to the Bass Clef Experiment and the Panache Orchestra. Afterwards
trek on over to the Alternative Happy Hour presented by the Alternative Healing
Network at Queen Bee’s Art & Cultural Center from 4 – 8.