San Diego has been in the public eye big time this past week thanks to the arrival of the prestigious US Open golf tournament at our beloved Torrey Pines. Weeks and weeks of preparation went into get the golf course looking camera ready, not to mention getting La Jolla prepped for the traffic, and I […]

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The San Diego chapter of the American Marketing Association (SDAMA) celebrates the city’s top marketing professionals and students at the 2008 American Marketer of the Year (AMY) Awards on Thursday, May 22 from 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the San Diego W Hotel.
AMY Award nominations were accepted until May 9 for excellence in the […]

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The San Diego theater and arts community is a strong and innovative element within San Diego society. From the small, up-and-coming playhouses in El Cajon, North Park, and North County to the large, established theaters in La Jolla and Downtown, and the creative niche theaters and opera houses in Balboa Park – the entertainment […]

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I don’t know about my fellow San Diegans, but Labor Day in my world consists of labor-less luxuries and extravagant entertainment. This Labor Day in San Diego I plan to truly live it up. Give me the sunny beaches and clear skies. Pamper me with parties and barbeques. Get out of that house—it’s time to […]

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Have you heard about the latest hit in the world of reality TV entertainment? Tontine is famed to be a mix of Survivor and The Amazing Race, with a lovable MTV Real World flair. Tontine also offers the biggest grand price in reality TV history: 10 million dollars. 17 diverse contestants will battle by brain […]

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Watch out Kelly Clarkson—San Diego’s about to produce the next American Idol star!

I know at least 3 people in San Diego that down-right deserve to let their vocals loose on stage in Hollywood. But actually trying out and facing the judges seems a bit too daunting for the typical karaoke-trapped local star.

I […]

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Summertime evokes a certain small town feel in many San Diego neighborhoods. Hillcrest, in particular, hosts a fun summertime event called Cinema Under the Stars. All summer long, this quaint Hillcrest outdoor theater entertains locals (and visitors) with old and really-old classic movies showing under the stars. Invite old friends or a new date to […]

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Did you just wake up and realize it’s mid-June and Father’s Day is right around the corner? (Me too…) But not to worry, skip the lame ties and “#1 Dad” shirts this year and give your dad the gift of experience. As kids grow up, gifts do too.

Check out this Father’s Day roundup for the […]

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The 2007 “Salute to Heroes” San Diego County Fair opens this weekend in Del Mar. The 2007 Fair is a tribute to international, national, and local heroes—both human and animal. As usual, the […]

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When

June 2 - 3, 2007
1pm on Saturday through 5pm Sunday
eventful | upcoming

Where

Technical Training Resources
6920 Miramar Rd., Suite 105, San Diego, CA 92121
directions | map

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The Downtown San Diego dining scene and entertainment scene meet this June for a great San Diego event: the Taste of Gaslamp. There are so many restaurants in the Gaslamp, it’s nearly impossible to try them all. But this event solves that dilemma by giving the public a taste of everything, well everything worth tasting […]

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Wine connoisseurs in San Diego— prepare to indulge. Wine Australia is bringing a week-long celebratory Australian wine festival to San Diego, called A Great Blend, June 6 through June 12. This is no mere wine tasting event; Wine Australia is embracing the San Diego dining and nightlife scene to feature an innovative, multi-tiered wine […]

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Who needs jobs in San Diego? It can be hard to get a job, hold down a job, or find a job that truly makes you happy in San Diego. However, San Diego does offer frequent, diverse job fairs to help eager San Diegans find a job, or seek out a new job. […]

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There’s a Carnival of Cities going on, and all San Diego writers are invited to participate. A blog carnival is a round-up of posts around the blog-o-sphere, all relating to a certain topic.

This time, the topic is: cities. Blog authors send in a permalink to a recent article or blog-post about a […]

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Tastes just like chicken!
WHAT? Gator By The Bay  festival ($15). The ultimate San Diego Blues and Zydeco and Crawfish celebration
WHEN? This weekend. (That’s May 12-13, 2007)
WHERE? Spanish Landing Park (across from the airport)
25 Bands and 6000 pounds of crawfish.  What more could you ask for?

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Many San Diegans celebrate Memorial Day, aka the unofficial start of summer, with beach barbeques, day drinking, and camping trips. The sand in Pacific Beach and Del Mar is always packed with partiers, picnicking families, and carefree children. Ok, so San Diego knows how to have fun. But what about San Diego’s sense of history? […]

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From the San Diego Zoo to Quail Botanical Gardens, San Diego’s diverse entertainment scene boasts many great Mother’s Day celebrations. From the traditional to the completely atypical, San Diego offers ideas for moms on every angle of the spectrum.
Bring Mom to an elegant brunch at the Hotel Del Coronado.
Treat Mom to what she really […]

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If you see a large group of women on motorcycles this weekend, anywhere between San Diego and Arizona, be sure to give the grrls some room…  they’re the San Diego chapter of Sol Sisters Women in the Wind International and they’re riding for charity in the  Ride for the Heart  motorcycle ride.
WHAT:  Iron Butt fundraiser […]

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Although this Cinco de Mayo won’t be the traditional sombrero and margarita filled extravaganza, I have a feeling this year’s celebration is going to be the best one yet. I’m going to the Jeans for Justice charity event in Rancho Santa Fe. A few good friends of mine are modeling the jeans, and another friend […]

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San Diego’s most beloved public park, Balboa Park, hosted the 18th annual EarthFair on Sunday, April 22nd. Over 60,000 green residents joined together to celebrate the environment, share eco-friendly tips, and learn about major global environment issues, as well as local San Diego environment issues.
EarthFair is always a great festival in Balboa Park; but […]

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