Welcoming in 2010!

Hello Readers and fellow San Diegans!
Hope 2009 has been a good year for you and you are looking forward at what is to come in 2010. I apologize for taking a little break from blog writing but I feel 2010 will continue to be a great year to explore all San Diego has to offer. I would love to hear any feedback you may have. If there is anything you would like to see on my site or places you would like me to explore, feel free to contact me!


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50-years of love in under 2 hours: Review of "Long Story Short"

Details

When: October 3-Novemeber 1, 2009

Where: San Diego Repertory Theater, The Lyceum Space, 79 Horton Plaza

Tickets: $34-53 (Student Discount $18)

More Info: www.sdrep.com

            Box Office: 619. 544. 1000

Just as the title implies, this witty, poignant two-person musical manages to cover a 50-year love affair in less than 2 hours and on one set. You will see a couple go through not only the trials and hardships, but also the joys and laughter of a relationship.

The story follows a young, nerdy, Jewish man from the East Coast named Charles, and an older, sophisticated, Asian-American from Southern California named Hope. Their story of falling in love, getting married, having children, growing apart, and then learning to love again unravels before your eyes. The live band successfully carries you through each scene with their carefully crafted music to the set the mood.

Instantly I felt a connection to the characters. I loved the way time could stop on a seemingly random conversation and then fly by several years to strategically display the little moments and life changing decisions that make a couple what they are. Hope and Charles not only go through the typical stages of any relationship, but also endure tragedies that many couples would struggle to get through.

The musical starts with an awkward first date and then quickly progresses to a serious relationship. The typical views and feelings of men and women are shown in a lighthearted manner and were very easy to relate to. The combination of the acting, music, and screenplay let me leave the musical feeling more than satisfied. I definitely recommend this play. The intimate setting of the small theater in Lyceum Theater provides a proper setting to view the couple’s romance and tribulations. This clever musical left me appreciating the relationships I have in my life and wanting to see more of Charles and Hope’s life unfold.

This is a perfect musical for anyone who has been in a relationship and understands the small memories and the major milestones that give your relationship character. “Long Story Short” is truly a wonderful musical and definite must see.

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Halloween: San Diego Style

For my first post in October, I thought it should be in honor of Halloween. San Diego offers many fun events and spooky attractions to make any Halloween lover happy. And luckily, this year it falls on the weekend, (October 31 is a Saturday). One of the beautfiul things about Halloween in San Diego is the fact that the fall weather has not truly set upon our miraculous city by Halloween. The weather is quite mild and perfect for whatever ghoulish acitivity you dare to take part in outside.

Here are some Halloween events to make your October a little more festive...

• Haunted Trails in Balboa Park
• Haunted Hotel I dared to experience this last year and let me tell you I was terrified!! I think out of the whole walk through my eyes were open a total of 2 minutes! You are led through a hotel with each room a different scary theme. Although the actors inside can not touch you, they do a pretty good job scaring the &#$^ out of you. Defintiely a Halloween must if you are looking for a bit of a scare!
  
• The Scream Zone at the Del Mar Fairgrounds
• Haunted Birch Aquarium (October 23-24 6-9 pm)
  
• The 9th Annual Dos Equis XX Monster Bash (October 31 6-12 am)
• Halloween Family Day in Balboa Park
• The Pumpkin Station at the Del Mar Fairgrounds
• The Whaley House Check out San Diego's most haunted house. I personally have gone here, and although I did not get to see any paranormal or freaky things, I did enjoy the tour. I am sure you may have better luck getting in touch with ghosts near Halloween though...
  
• Haunted San Diego Ghost Tours
• Seaworld Spooktacular 
• Monster Manor
• BOO! Parade 
• Scareadventures
• Zombie Walk (October 10)

More Links

• Check out another list of Halloween events on SignOnSanDiego.com and SanDiego.org
  
• For those of you 21 and up--check out these events

**I will update this post if I find out about more Halloween events

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Have Fun, Make a Difference-- Jump, Jive...and Wail.. Event to Benefit Make A Wish

The Make A Wish 3c Committee is proudly producing an event on October 7 to help make their goal of granting 3 wishes this year possible. The event will take place at downtown's newly re-opened Lucky D's Bar and Grill and have a "Rock n' Roll" vibe. Tickets are $20 and include drinks and food offerings, chance to hear Lucky home DJ spin, a raffle ticket, and the opportunity to network with young professionals. Most importantly, your attendance will raise funds and awareness for Make A Wish Foundation. The committee will donate all proceeds and sponsorships to their cause of granting 3 wishes.




Follow them on facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Make-A-Wish-Foundation-of-San-Diego/77158484245

Follow them on twitter: http://twitter.com/wishsandiego

For sponsorship opportunities contact: Tori Watson twatson@wishsandiego.org

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San Diego Bay Fair: Celebrate the End of Summer

This weekend, September 18-20, Mission Bay will be hosting the largest annual family festival and sports competition  San Diego Bay Fair--San Diego boat racing and family beach festival celebrating the end of summer. The Bay Fair has been celebrating for over 40 years now and invites to over 23 individual racing classes and over 150 high competition teams. Due to the amazing weather and great race course conditions, visitors are able to see boats racing at speeds over 225 mph. The festival does not just have boat racing, there is a family festival, live entertainment, vendors, great food and beer gardens, fireworks, kid’s fun zone and other family activities. The San Day Bay Fair expects to see over 150,000 visitors over the 3 days.

For more information visit:

• San Diego Bay Fair website
• San Diego Convention and Visitors Bureau

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Spend a Night with Frank Bruni

Tonight at 7pm, New York Times food critic, Frank Bruni is joining us for a book talk, signing, and reception. Frank Bruni is a famous journalist and restaurant critic for the New York Times and has an extensive background. His recent release of Born Round: The Secret History of a Full-Time Eater discusses his path of his journalistic career and his long time battle with being an overeater. His book is said to be humorous and interesting because he reveals the dark side of being a food lover.
Do not miss your chance to hear about Frank Bruni’s personal story and more about his new book.
Doors open at 6:30. It is held at the Auditorium of The Neurosciences Institute10640 John Jay Hopkins Drive, San Diego, CA 92122

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New San Diego Resource: San Diego Wiki

Discoversd.com has been the leading resource to find out things about San Diego. They have recently created a new resource called the San Diego Wiki. Much like Wikipedia, the San Diego Wiki allows people to have a local resource to everything you need to know about San Diego as well as provide interactive tools that allow the users to keep the website updated. There is a plethora of information on anything you would like to find out about San Diego. There is a lot of information to sift through here, but if you know what you are looking for, this is a great resource to have.

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