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Carlsbad Arts – International Guitar Night 2010 in Carlsbad CA February 3, 2010

Carlsbad Arts - International Guitar Night in Carlsbad CA 920009 2/3/2010My wife and I were treated to a very special evening of international guitar music last night by a good friend here in Carlsbad, CA. 

I continue to be impressed with the breadth and depth of the Carlsbad arts scene available for free or at low cost to Carlsbad residents and visitors - the free TGIF Jazz in the Parks concerts in the summers, the wonderful art exhibits at the Cannon Art Gallery at the Carlsbad Public Library, the outdoor arts and crafts fairs, Art Splash, and other offerings which included the International Guitar Night last night. 

This spectacular event was sponsored by Carlsbad's Museum of Making Music, itself one of Carlsbad's treasures. 

Four very talented guitarists  - Brian Gore, Itamar Erez (from Israel), Stephen Bennett, and Lulo Reinhardt (from German, grandson of famed guitarist Django Reinhardt) - entertained us individually and in groups of 2 and 4 for about 2 ½ hours with an incredible array of music style and unique instruments (there were at least 7 guitars including Bennett's harp guitars, one which was 101 years old!). 

International Guitar Night was founded in 1995 by Brian Gore in San Francisco and has become one of the pre-eminent guitar events nationally and internationally. 

It was an amazing evening of incredible musical talent, and I feel blessed to have had the pleasure of being there. The next best thing, perhaps, may be to enjoy the brief video clips I took.

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7 comments • Jeff Dowler ~ Carlsbad Real Estate ~ 760-840-1360 • February 04 2010 11:43AM

The Carlsbad Marathon is Sunday January 24th 2010 in Carlsbad California

The poplar and well-known (perhaps even world famous) Carlsbad Marathon will be taking place on Sunday January 24th 2010 in Carlsbad California.

 Carlsbad Marathon runners at South Carlsbad State Beach 2007

Runners from around the country and the world will be participating in the ___running of the Carlsbad Marathon course which takes them along our beautiful beaches as well as on some of the more popular areas roads, some of which have great views of the area. There will also be a half marathon (both marathons are sold out).

A number of roads will be closed at various times on the day of the marathon, so expect potential issues between 5 am and 2 pm. Signs are posted to make motorists aware of road closings. 

The Coast Road/101 (Carlsbad Boulevard) is a great place to watch along South Carlsbad State beach just north of La Costa Avenue. 

Having the marathon that Sunday seems a bit ironic, given San Diego Restaurant Week wraps up on Friday January 22 - perhaps this is a good time for carbo-loading!

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3 comments • Jeff Dowler ~ Carlsbad Real Estate ~ 760-840-1360 • January 14 2010 07:39PM

Minigolf "FORE" the Library - The Carlsbad Library That is, in Carlsbad California

Minigolf "FORE" the Library

  Carlsbad Library in Carlsbad California

The Carlsbad Library is having a benefit, with a Minigolf tournament right in the library itself. 

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Yes, it's true! Among the book stacks, the aisles, down the stairs, and elsewhere, the Carlsbad Library is hosting a Minigolf tournament to raise funds to benefit the Carlsbad library and arts facilities and programs.

Carlsbad Library in Carlsbad California  Carlsbad Library in Carlsbad California

Sponsors can design their own holes, with several levels of sponsorship which include tickets to the Saturday night VIP party, banners and ads, varying numbers of tournament players (depending on level) and a host of other benefits for being a sponsor (e.g., hats, program recognition).

  • Presenting Sponsors - $5000 or 2 @ $2500
  • Eagle - $1000
  • Birdie - $500
  • Par - $250
  • Individual opportunities 

The Minigolf Tournament will be on Sunday November 8 from 10 am until 5 om in the Carlsbad Library at 1775 Dove Lane in Carlsbad just off El camino Real by the VONS Shopping Center.

 Carlsbad Library in Carlsbad California

Adult tickets are $10; children (12 and under with adult) are $5. There will be food, fun and a silent auction in the library courtyard, too. 

Visit their website for more information.

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7 comments • Jeff Dowler ~ Carlsbad Real Estate ~ 760-840-1360 • October 26 2009 11:13PM

Julian Restaurants - The Julian Grille in Julian California

Dining out is a favorite activity of mine. And of the Julian restaurants The Julian Grille in Julian CA is the best, in my opinion.

The Julian Grille in Julian CaliforniaWe take an annual trip (and sometimes more) to Julian CA to enjoy the town, the quaint shops, and of course the apples and apple pie for which Julian is famous.

We always take time to have lunch at The Julian Grille in the heart of town on Main Street. Taking a trip to Julian is a fun thing to do for a day or overnight and a beautilful drive through the mountains from Carlsbad. 

The Julian Grille is in a quaint old home and offers a number of individual dining rooms - the enclosed porch is the best, offering views of the street so you can take in Main Street while dining.

There is a miniscule bar (room for 3-4) plus plenty of outdoor dining on the cover patio under the trees in warmer weather.

Being at about 5000 feet above sea level, Julian gets cold enough for snow in the winter, which can be a great time to enjoy visiting without the hoards of tourists (and a treat for us Californians who want a taste of snow) during apple season on the weekends. 

Lunch at The Julian Grille in Julian California  Lunch at The Julian Grille in Julian California

The place gets jammed when there is a big event in town, especially the Apple Days Festival, but otherwise is not to hard to get seated in for lunch. Dinner on weekends in the summer and fall are more crowded - I suggest reservations to be sure. 

The lunch menu offers a wide range of salads (my spinach salad with grilled salmon was excellent), among other things, and dinner might consist of beef, fish, chicken, pasta and other creative offerings. They have a respectable wine list with reasonable prices for lunch and dinner. With linens and old silverware, you can't help but feel the history of this old house in the heart of one of the early California mining towns. Well worth a drive (less than 1.5 hours) from the coast. 

A dining room at The Julian Grille in Julian California

The Julian Grille is located at 2224 Main Street in Julian.

You can make reservations and other inquiries at (760) 765-0173.

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7 comments • Jeff Dowler ~ Carlsbad Real Estate ~ 760-840-1360 • October 17 2009 10:37AM