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Audiences in 2005 will be treated to a very special event in the fall, that of the opening of the newly restored Stephen and Mary Birch North Park Theatre. This beautiful theatre will be the new home of the Lyric Opera, a goal we have worked very hard for over these past few years. |
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Start the holiday season off with a great 5k walk/run benefiting St. Vincent de Paul Village. All funds raised for this event goes directly to support of the St. Vincent de Paul Meals Service Program, which serves 1.5 million meals per year to residents and community members. Race starts at 8am in beautiful Balboa Park.
Visit the Thanksgiving 5k Run web site for more information.
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Relax with a cup a tea at the tranquil Japanese Friendship Garden located in Balboa Park. Learn Japanese culture and visit a beautiful Japanese-style garden.
Visit the Japanese Friendship Garden Web site for information on current exhibits.
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Don't miss the biggest Mardi Gras party in San Diego... enjoy Southern food and tasty libations! The Gaslamp Quarter is fills with the Mardi Gras spirit.
Learn more about Mardi Gras in San Diego!
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Domains of Wonder...Selected Masterworks of Indian Painting at the San Diego Museum of Art
SDMA is presenting some of the finest examples of South Asian painting from its extensive Edwin Binney 3rd Collection. Enjoy a beautiful day in Balboa Park.
Visit the San Diego Museum of Art website.
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Tower 23 offers a casual atmosphere with stunning ocean views. Take advantage of the amazing San Diego weather and the causal cuisine of Jordan restaurant.
Visit the Tower 23 website for more information.
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The spectacular boat parade of lights features individually holiday decorated private craft. The boat parade starts at the southwest end of Shelter Island, travels past Harbor Island, the Embarcadero, Seaport Village, the Convention Center, the Coronado Island Marriott Hotel, the Coronado Ferry Landing Marketplace and ends at the Navy carrier turning basin.
December 10th and December 17th. 5:30P- 9P at San Diego Bay. Free.
Visit the San Diego Bay Parade of Lights website for more details.
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This holiday season the Wild Animal Park stays open until 8 p.m. Enjoy live holiday music, sledding on Snow Hill, nighttime safari rides on the Wgasa Bush Line Railway, unique holiday shopping, lighted sculptures, and fun for the whole family. Free with admission to the Wild Animal Park.
December 8 to 23 and December 26 to 30
Visit the Wild Animal Park web site for more information.
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The Hotel del Coronado gets in the ice skating game with an outdoor beachfront rink, frozen up just in time for the holiday season. A portion of the 2006 skating proceeds will benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation® of San Diego.
November 23, 2006 - December 18, 2006
December 19, 2006 - January 1, 2007
Session Prices:
3-hour - $20/adults & $15/children (ages 10 & under)
2-hour - $15/adults & $10/children (ages 10 & under)
Skate rental $5
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Torrey Pines State Reserve is located within San Diego city limits and yet remains one of the wildest stretches of land on our Southern California coast! Because of the efforts and foresight of the people in this area, 2000 acres of land are as they were before San Diego was developed - with the chaparral plant community, the rare and elegant Torrey Pine trees, miles of unspoiled beaches, and a lagoon that is vital to migrating seabirds.
Torrey Pines State Reserve is a day-use park only - no overnight camping and no food or beverage (besides water) allowed in the reserve except on the beach. There are parking fees for cars entering the reserve.
Visit the Torrey Pines State Reserve for more details.
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Located on Sweetwater Marsh National Wildlife Refuge on beautiful San Diego Bay, the Chula Vista Nature Center is an internationally recognized zoo/aquarium exhibiting plants and animals native to San Diego Bay and marsh/wetland habitats. Visit endangered Green Sea Turtles, shorebirds, hawks, sharks, stingrays, jellyfish, and more in this wildlife refuge.
Admissions prices: $11 for Adults, $8 for Seniors, Military, and Students, $8 for Juniors (12-17), $4 for Children, Free Age 4 and under.
Visit the Chula Vista Nature Center web site for more information.
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With 20 wineries opening their cellars for your tasting pleasure, this event is "the one" for you and your friends to attend. Take the opportunity to sample wines from the barrel, enjoy samples of perfectly matched food, talk to winemakers, and explore the beautiful Temecula Valley wine region.
All participating wineries will be pouring Saturday & Sunday. Your ticket allows you to visit each winery one time over the two-day period, January 27 & 28, 2007. Tickets are $83 per person, or $63 for designated drivers.
Visit the Temecula Valley Winegrowers Association web site for more information.
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Ring in Chinese New Year at a large cultural festival that includes Asian cuisine, martial arts performances, cooking demonstrations, a children's area, and cultural exhibits. The fair takes place at 3rd Avenue and J Street in Downtown San Diego in the Gaslamp District on Feburary 24-25th. Hours are 10A-6P on Saturday and 11A-4P on Sunday. This event is free.
Visit the San Diego Chinese New Year Faire web site for more details about entertainment schedules, programs, and more.
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Led by a trained guide, the tour vividly recreates the late 1800's when the city near the waterfront fell into disrepair and the Stingaree district flourished. Learn about the marketing secrets of the naughty ladies of the Stingaree and discover the haunts of famous former resident, Wyatt Earp. The tour also highlights many of the best Victorian style commercial buildings constructed in San Diego during the years between the Civil War and World War I. $10.00 regular, $8.00 for seniors/students/military. Saturdays at 11AM.
Visit the Gaslamp Quarter web site for more information.
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Every year, thousands of revelers descend upon the Gaslamp Quarter to celebrate Mardi Gras in the Gaslamp Quarter. Don't miss out on the biggest Mardi Gras party in San Diego... enjoy a block party of Southern food and tasty libations as The Gaslamp Quarter is filled with the Mardi Gras spirit. February 20th, 2007. 21 and up only. 7P-12A, $15 in advance.
Learn more about Mardi Gras in San Diego!
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To purchase tickets to the upcoming Bridal Bazaar, click
here!
San Diego Convention Center
111 West Harbor Drive, San Diego, CA |
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San Diego Restaurant Week is an event
in which you can have a 3 course meal at participating restaurants
for a fixed fee (of either $20/$30/$40). This is a great way to
try the different cuisines of San Diego area restaurants on a budget.
During
January's event, some restaurants will be doing a special creation
using Girl Scout cookies as a part of their meal. Check out the
San Diego Restaurant Week website to see the menus and for more
information about participating restaurants. |
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Join in celebrating San Diego's diversity
at the Eleventh
Annual San Diego Multicultural Festival! The family-friendly
festival showcases San Diego's rich cultural and traditional heritage
through live entertainment, food stations, vendors, educational
booths and activities.
The event is FREE and
open to the public.
Visit the website for more information: www.ccdc.com
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Celebrate the Vietnamese New Year at Balboa Park with the New
Year Tet Festival. Participate in a variety of activities from
music entertainment, pagents, Vietnamese foods and more. Check
out their website to learn more about the cultural traditions
behind the Tet Festival and what other events you can enjoy at
this year's festival. |
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The San Diego Jewish
Film Festival (SDJFF) presents
approximately 40 short-subject, documentary and feature films,
an international roster of guest artists, special Underwriter
events and theme programs for all ages. The SDJFF aims to educate
and illuminate audiences by offering an array of films that
depict elements of the Jewish life, history, and culture in
challenging, moving, and humorous ways as never seen before.
The SDJFF is held at five venues around San Diego County, including
the AMC La Jolla 12 Theatres, the UltraStar Mission Valley
Cinemas at Hazard Center and UltraStar Poway Creekside Plaza
10, the David & Dorothea Garfield Theatre at the Lawrence
Family JCC, and on the campus of San Diego State University
at the Not Quite Kosher Film Festival.
For more information click
here.
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The first Thursday
of every month, the Museum of
Contemporary Art San Diego hosts TNT (Thursday Night Thing),
an ongoing program of intriguing events in MCASD's Downtown
galleries. Beginning at 7 pm, something different and interesting
will be happening downtown— from slide jams, DJ lessons,
and poetry readings to live bands, artists' talks, and video
projections— TNT's eclectic events will be occasions
to interact with the arts and artists in the San Diego region.
Thursday, February 5th, TNT joins forces with Fallen
Fruit, an LA-based activist art project that uses fruit
as a lens to investigate urban space, ideas of neighborhood,
and new forms of located citizenship and community. Hear the
founding members of Fallen Fruit discuss their work at the
beginning of the night, then stay for communal jam-making and
many other fruit-centric experiences.
Free for members. $3 suggested donations for non-members.
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San Diego Museum
of Man’s ‘Tower After Hours™’ celebrates
the authentic dance, music and cuisine of Ireland.
More than 300 people are expected to enjoy live traditional
music and dance performed by dozens of Irish musicians and
dancers who hold regular impromptu sessions at the many Irish
pubs and restaurants throughout San Diego. Authentic food and
drink will also be served from San Diego based Irish Pubs.
Past participants include The Field Authentic Irish Pub, Hooley’s
Irish Pub & Grill, Dublin Square Irish Pub & Grill,
and Thornton’s Irish Pub. Authentic artifacts from Ireland
will also be on display. Don’t miss this opportunity
to enjoy the rich culture of Ireland!
Admission for Tower After Hours™ is $20.00 for general
admission for adults ages 21 and over only. Students are $15.00
(valid college ID required). Museum of Man members are only
$10.00. Tickets can be purchased at the door the day of the
event. Admission includes entrance to the museum and it’s
exhibits, traditional food tastings, two drink coupons for
traditional drinks and live Irish entertainment. Tickets may
be obtained in advance by calling the Museum at (619) 239-2001.
A discount admission coupon for Tower After Hours™ is
available at www.museumofman.org, and click on Special Events.
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The Wedding Party
is San Diego’s most savvy and
fun bridal show, featuring creative and talented vendors, fabulous
fashion shows, wine tasting and hors d’oeuvres in a stylish
atmosphere.
Advance tickets are $10 and are available online at SanDiegoWedding.com.
On the day of show, tickets are $20 per person and include wine
tasting, hors d’oeuvres and fashion show. Register online
and save on your ticket!
For more information click
here.
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You are invited
to the North County Bridal Faire Sunday, March 15, 2009 from
11-5 PM at the beautiful Orfila Vineyards and Winery located
in the scenic and magical San Pasqual Valley in Escondido.
Free parking and thousands in prizes will be given away! European
Fashion Show, wine tastings and demonstrations. Registration
and a ticket are needed for entry to the show and to be included
in the prize sweepstakes.
Meet expert bridal professionals,
and enjoy the fabulous wine tasting, demos and exclusive European
bridal show@ 2:00pm! Free mini spa kit for brides who bring
a guest. Enjoy prizes and sweepstakes called every hour.
Click
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View Scott Gillen's
artwork during North Park Nights. The artist reception will
be held at A7d Graphic Design in the heart of North Park.
2820
University Avenue, Suite 2, San Diego CA 92104
Click
here for more information. |
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Celebrate local arts and culture in North Park with
North Park Nights. Walk the streets of North Park, enjoy gallery
openings and support local artists and the community.
Click
here for more information. |
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Join the crew and experience the awesome power of sailing
a tall ship. Passengers will be invited to haul a line, man
the helm and end their day with a cannon salute.
Adventure Package admission to the Maritime Museum of San Diego includes a three-hour
adventure day sail aboard the schooner Californian and admission to the museum
and its fleet of historic ships. Day sails depart from the museum at 1:00 p.m.
and return at 4:00 p.m.
Click
here for more information. |
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A San Diego
winter tradition is here again and it's a celebration of many
holidays...December holidays that is. Balboa
Park's December Nights is a festivity of many cultures
with free admission to all museums and sampling of diverse
food from around the world. Come out and get into the holiday
spirit at San Diego's favorite park!
Visit the website for more information:
www.balboapark.org |
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The Little Italy
Association is proud to present the kick-off to its annual
holiday shopping, dining and pampering season with the 10th
Annual Little Italy Tree Lighting & Christmas Village.
A special holiday guest is expected, along with music, food
and all the shopping you can imagine.
Visit
the website for more information:
www.littleitalysd.com |
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America's favorite
holiday fable, back for its 12th incredible year, is a wonderful,
whimsical production that will once again jump right off the
pages of the classic Dr. Seuss book and onto the Old Globe
stage. Come take part in the fun as The Globe is transformed
into snow-covered Whoville right down to the last can of Who-hash!.
Visit the website for dates:
www.theoldglobe.org |
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We may live in
America's Finest City, full of sunshine year round, but we
can still enjoy the winter activities. Make
it a date night this weekend with your sweety and go ice skating
at the Horton Plaza Fantasy on Ice...you'll be sure to transport
yourself to a winter wonderland!
Visit the website for a listing
of events:
www.sdice.com |
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Looking for an alternative to a home cooked meal this holiday season...having out-of-town guests and want to take them somewhere special for the? The Hotel Del is the unique place to be with a remarkable 3-hour event sure to transport you to the turn-of-the-century! "...As you step inside the gorgeous Ballroom of the Hotel Del you are transported back to 1909 for a memorable Christmas celebration. A versatile cast of multi-talented performers fill the evening with music, dance, song and laughter…all woven throughout a delicious 5-course meal".
Visit the website for more information:
www.lambsplayers.org |
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A quintessential Christmas tradition in San Diego is The Nutcracker at the San Diego Civic Theatre. Celebrate this holiday with family as you experience a classic story of childhood fantasies.
Visit
the website for ticket information:
www.californiaballet.org |
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Celebrate New Year's Eve in the Gaslamp!
DJ Marc Thrasher on the Main Floor
DJ Romeo & Karaoke Korner in the underground Lounge.
Doors Open at 7pm with Buffet Dinner & Champagne Toast.
Visit the website for special events:
www.whiskeygirl.com |
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Only in San Diego! Take adavantage of the sunny weather, albeit chilly, and take to the ice at this magical rink by the sea.
Visit the website for a listing
of events:
www.hoteldel.com |
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Ring in the New Year at Vin de Syrah, electro north park beats by
DJ ANDREW DECADE, hosted Appetizers & Champagne from 8-9 p.m. w/ the purchase of express entry ticket which will now only be sold at the door for $60.
Visit their website for more information:
www.syrahwineparlor.com |
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Hosted by Playboy Playmate Alison Waite, enjoy the night in over 10,000 square feet of party space. Midnight countdown and Champagne toast with special guest DJs and performances.
Visit the website:
www.thekeating.com |
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Bull rides, drink specials, music and bar-top dancing...get Buck Wild!
Visit the website for info:
www.doubledeucesd.com |
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The Wedding Club is hosting the first of many Bridal Shows this year so be sure to attend and get in gear for all of the great ideas you'll encounter and vendors you'll meet.
Visit their website for 2 for 1 passes:
thewedclub.com |
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The Bridal Show with all the luxury...a must for your Upscale Event.
Visit the website for more information:
festivalofbrides.com |
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You'll find aisle after aisle of displays by more than 300 of San Diego's most talented wedding professionals. You can talk with the experts, see the latest trends, get new ideas, and find money-saving show specials on everything you need for your wedding.
Visit the website for ticket information:
www.bridalbazaar.com |
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Although the San Diego Italian Film Festival is held in the Fall, they also organize Monthly Screenings showcasing Italian movies of today or masterpieces of the past. First on the list this year is La Seconda Notte Di Nozze (The Second Wedding Night), so take advantage of this 'easy-on-the-dime' event and enjoy a great evening out in San Diego's Balboa Park...
Visit their website for a complete listing of movies |
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Experience the early days of silent movies and set your sights on the free silent film showing each month at Alchemy Restaurant & Bar in South Park. Silent Sundays is presented every first Sunday of each month with Prohibition Era jazz and speakeasy cocktails.
Visit the website for more information |
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When pondering over seeing a play in San Diego, one must not always think about the standard Civic Center or the newly refurbished Balboa Theatre. There are many smaller and fascinating theatre locations throughout the city which put on great performances... and many times at a fraction of the cost!
Visit these websites for discount ticket information:
Cheap Tickets 1 | Cheap Tickets 2 |
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San Diego museums throughout the county are full of history and culture. Many may think of Balboa Park when the word 'museum' is pronounced, but there are many more art and cultural centers in our city. What better way to get to know them than with Macy's Free Museum Pass, in celebration of February's Museum Month.
Visit the website for more information on obtaining your free pass |
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Circus Vargas is rolling into town just in time for Valentine's Day...the perfect way to celebrate with your loved one and remember your childhood.
Visit the website for more information and more locations throughout the county |
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Feel like you are sitting on the 50-yard line! Visit Whiskey Girl in the Gaslamp for Drink Specials, Raffles, Wii Tourney and more!
Visit the website for more information |
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Going out for a delicious meal is a must in San Diego, with so many eclectic restaurants through out the city. Shelter Island, considered San Diego's Hawaiian Isle, has a great array of restaurants, with great views of the downtown scene, and from now until the end of February many are offering a deal you can't let pass by. Visit the website for more information...this is a sure way to try out new places and new dishes, for half the price!.
Visit their website for a listing of participating restaurants |
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What can be more sensuous than a romantic and relaxing Spa Retreat for you and your honey? Nothing of course...this special event includes Overnight Accomodations, Se Spa Treatments, Dinner at Suite & Tender, Strawberries & Chocolate Mousse Turndown Amenity, Breakfast in Bed, and a 2pm check-out the next morning.
Se San Diego Valentine's Day Spa Retreat |
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Do something un-traditional this Valentine's Day. Spend a 'romantic' night watching the fabulous girls of Hell On Heels Burlesque Revue...You'll honey will thank you for it!
Visit their website for more information on Hell On Heels Burlesque Revue |
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Experience the most romantic tale on the most romantic night.
Visit the website for more information |
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The most spectacular celebration of Fat Tuesday in San Diego. What more can be said! Parades, Dancing, Live Entertainment, Dinner Packages, Cocktail Packages.
Mardi Gras Celebration in the Gaslamp |
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Chocolate lovers and just plain lovers can stroll the streets of downtown Escondido and indulge in wine and chocolate pairings, a champagne garden and hands-on activities. Create a mono-print valentine and write your own destiny for a chocolate fortune cookie.
Downtown Escondido |
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What can be more romantic than learning to Tango with your honey on Valentine's Day? Hey, who knows what these steamy lessons can lead to...
Valentine's Day Tango Lessons |
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Love is in the air! The return of our special tribute to music for lovers, conducted by Matthew Garbutt. Featuring music of Cole Porter, Richard Rodgers, Ira and George Gershwin and more!
Visit the website for more information |
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Start off Valentine's Day with a picture perfect morning on San Diego Bay on Hornblower's Valentine's Day Champagne Brunch. Snuggle with your sweetheart on the outer decks while you sip champagne, or watch the city and bay views from inside and enjoy the cruise from the comfort of your own private Valentine's Day table.
San Diego Valentine's Hornblower Cruises |
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The 'Cirque' is back in town and opening in San Diego...KOOZA tells the story of The Innocent, a melancholy loner in search of his place in the world.
KOOZA is a return to the origins of Cirque du Soleil: It combines two circus traditions – acrobatic performance and the art of clowning. The show highlights the physical demands of human performance in all its splendor and fragility, presented in a colorful mélange that emphasizes bold slapstick humor.
Get your tickets now |
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Carlsbad Village Association (CVA) presents Thursdays on the Coast (formerly ArtSurf); a free community visual and performing art walk being held the last Thursday of each month in the Village of Carlsbad from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. The evening includes original art in Carlsbad Village’s permanent galleries, as well as village merchants acting as temporary “phantom” galleries.
Visit the website for more information |
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Are you in love with four-legged, furry friends...then spend the day at the 2nd Annual Doggie Street Festival this Saturday. This annual county-wide pet celebration
hosts free of charge, breed specific
rescue groups and shelters with their
adoptable dogs. Don't miss the fun,
entertainment, good eats, valuable pet
information, products, services, special
guests and much, much more!!! You might
even find your new best furry friend.
Visit the website for more information |
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The perfect movie to celebrate the upcoming Spring Wedding season. The best part, you can watch it for free.
Get your tickets now |
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A full sized bridal show with over 100 wedding services to choose from. Plus a special "Say YES to Your Dress" sample gown changing area for you to try on the top designers right at the show!
Visit the website for more information and ticket specials |
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Ever wanted to know the difference between a tequila blanco and reposado? Well, now's your chance. El Vitral Mexican Restaurant has a great Tequila 101 course every 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month where you'll learn the history, taste various tequilas, and enjoy a three-course dinner.
Visit the website for more information |
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