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Sunny Sunday (Finally) in Encinitas CA

Entrance to the Self Realization Fellowship in Encinitas CA

We saw some real sun today, for the first time, except for a peek yesterday, in over a week.

This photo was not taken today, but we visited the Self Realization Fellowhip in Encinitas last night for an Indian dinner, a play, music and other entertainment for the annual celebration of the founder, Yoga and Mediation master Paramahansa Yogananda, who died in 1952.

It's a beautiful place to vist and there are spectacular gardens to waunder on the bluff above the ocean.

 

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4 comments • Jeff Dowler ~ Carlsbad Real Estate ~ 760-840-1360 • July 11 2010 06:29PM

Arts Alive Banner Project | Live Auction | May 23, 2010 Cardiff California

Arts Alive Banner Project Live Auction is May 23, 2010  in Cardiff California

 

The Arts Alive Banner Project 2010 in Encinitas, California, is coming to an end. 

Arts Alive Banner PRoject banners hanging along ROute 101 in Encinitas

Perhaps the BEST part lies ahead - the LIVE AUCTION of the 101 Arts Alive Banners where YOU get the chance to bid on your fave and hopefully walk home with an original work of art created by a local artist, with all the proceeds benefitting the following organizations:

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  The Arts Alive Banner Project 2010 in Encinitas California is Here Again

he Arts Alive Banner Project in Encinitas California - The Unveiling 2/20/2010

  Arts Alive Banner Project banner by Don Doerfler

 

The live auction of the 101 Arts Alive Banners will be held at the Cardiff Town Center Courtyard at the corner of San Elijo Road and Birmingham in the downtown area beginning at 2 PM on Sunday May 23, 2010. 

Why not pick out your fave of the 101 Arts Alive Banners for 2010 coming up for auction (link is to a downloadable cataglog)?

The banners will be on display by 10 am on the 23rd after they are cleaned off from hanging around for the last few months...you know, seagull poop, dust and dirt and who knows what else. 

Stay tuned for some photos of the Arts Alive Banner Project pre-auction (sorry, there won't be any auction pics - I am running an open house at a wonderful custom built, never-lived-in, single story home in Cardiff priced at $1.6M - $1.8M from 1 - 4 pm... come on by!!).

And don't miss A Sporting Life Health Fanmily Festival being held the same day in Encinitas CA

 

Arts Alive Banner Project banner at the unveiling in Encinitas CA

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5 comments • Jeff Dowler ~ Carlsbad Real Estate ~ 760-840-1360 • May 22 2010 09:51AM

Arts Alive Banner Project 2010 in Encinitas CA is Here Again!

The Arts Alive Banner Project in Encinitas CA is here again.

 Downtown Encinitas Mainstreet Association offices in Encinitas CA 92024

Arts Alive Banner Project in Encinitas posterThis annual project combines local artistic talent, open-air displays, and an auction of 101 banners to raise funds for various groups in the local community. How cool is that?! 

Read More - It's a Banner Day in Encinitas California (the 10th annual event, in 2009)  

This is a very cool project (a signature project of the 101 Artists' Colony), with area artists creating colorful banners that will be displayed up and down historic Route 101 (the Coast Highway) in Encinitas, then auctioned off later this year (minimum bids are $150 - what a great price for an original piece of art work). 

In addition to the 101 Artists' Colony, the Arts Alive Banner Project is presented by the Downtown Encinitas Mainstreet Association (DEMA) and the Cardiff 101 Chamber of Commerce. 

View the 2009 Banners 

The unveiling of the 2010 Arts Alive Banners will be on Saturday February 20 at the Cabo Grill at 1950 N. Coast Highway 101 from 2 - 5 pm. I'll be there and you can expect a follow-up article with pics and video. 

The former Cabo Grill in Leucadia (Encinitas) site of the Arts Alive Banner Project unveiling

This project benefits:

 

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21 comments • Jeff Dowler ~ Carlsbad Real Estate ~ 760-840-1360 • February 16 2010 09:20PM

Brasil Jazz Festa 2009 in Encintias California

A very successful and enjoyable second annual Brasil Jazz Festa was held last Sunday, November 22nd, 2009 at the Encinitas Public Library in Encinitas California. 

Gateway to Encinitas California

While last year's Brasil Jezz Festa was a tribute to Brazilian composer and guitarist Chico Pinheiro, this year's offering was a more eclectic tribute to other Brazilian composers like Antonio Carlos Jobim. 

Local jazz artist Allison Tuckers Adams, who lives in Leucadia, and San Diego musician/flutist Louisa West co-founded the first festival, inspired by West's inspirational participation a couple of years ago in a Brazil jazz camp held annually in the Sonoma area for the last 11 years.  

Other local jazz musicians who participated included include pianist Danny Green; guitarist Jimmy Patton; bassists Grant Clarkson, Evona Wascinski (bass), Justin Grinnell (bass); guitarist and singer Andy Villas-Boas; and percussionists/drummers Enrique Platas, Mark Lamson and Ruben Mello. Three ensembles performed  during the 2 hour concert to the delight of the audience. 

Enjoy the video (it's 6 minutes).

These musicians started the event with an interesting percussion entrance - as they did last year.

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5 comments • Jeff Dowler ~ Carlsbad Real Estate ~ 760-840-1360 • November 27 2009 11:07AM

Encinitas California Hosts Classic Cars Event August 20, 2009

It's time again for the Classic Car Cruise Night in Encinitas California.

 Classic woodie in Encinitas California at the Wavecrest Woodie Festival

This popular event, the 11th, will be this coming Thursday August 30 in downtown Encinitas. Classic Car Cruise Night will run from 5:30 PM until 7:30 PM between D and K Streets. 

There are a ton of classic cars here in Southern California - the very popular Wavecrest Woodie Festival event held in Encinitas is just one other example - so you can expect a wide range of classic cars from many decades...all are welcome. 

I understand an exclusive electric car will be displayed, as well as the Coast Cruiser Shuttle that is currently being used in Encinitas and that runs on 100% vegetable oil (A buck and vegetable oil will get you to the beach). 

This event is free, live music will be featured at the Smog Test Only Center (how appropriate) at 682 S. Coast Highway, and prizes will be awarded. 

I plan to cruise through town on historic Route 101 myself to enjoy the sights. My car ain't a classic, though.

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4 comments • Jeff Dowler ~ Carlsbad Real Estate ~ 760-840-1360 • August 17 2009 09:57AM

Encinitas Taste of Mainstreet - Encinitas California

Summer festivals continue in abundance in coastal North San Diego County, with the Encinitas Taste of Mainstreet coming soon. 

Downtown Encinitas California along Mainstreet/Route 101August 27th is the day for the 20th annual Encinitas Taste of Mainstreet International food festival being held in the downtown area from Jamroc (a Jamaican Restaurant just north of Encinitas Boulevard on the Coast Road/Route 101) to Swami's Café at the far south end of town just before...you guessed...Swami's Beach, famous for its' surfing. 

With over 40 restaurants of varying sorts in this stretch of historic 101, foodies are blessed with the opportunity to enjoy a wealth of food styles, as well as live cooking demos, music performances in 6 locations, and you can enjoy full meals at most of the restaurants even if you decide to not participate in the Encinitas Taste of Mainstreet International Food Festival.

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Encinitas - An Eclectic Seaside Community

Encinitas - Dining and Shopping Extravaganza 

Gateway to Downtown Encinitas California along Mainstreet/Route 101There will also be a wine tasting at the 3rd Corner Wine Shop and Bistro from 6 - 9 PM with funds used for a permanent public sculpture the DEMA (Downtown Encinitas Mainstreet Association) is installing. Two tastes are just $5. 

Tickets, which are $25, can be purchased on-line at the Encinitas 101 website using the good ol' credit card. Or if you prefer, stop by the Downtown Encinitas Mainstreet Association (DEMA) office, the host, at 818 S. Coast Highway 101.

The Encinitas Taste of Mainstreet in Encinitas California has become very popular and is one of the larger events of this kind in San Diego County.  Foodies - your time has come!! If I weren't going to be on a plane to Phoenix for a 3-day CRS leadership conference, you KNOW I would be there, foodie that I am, stuffing my face.

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11 comments • Jeff Dowler ~ Carlsbad Real Estate ~ 760-840-1360 • August 15 2009 07:18PM