By Annette Higby on
Out & About - Jan 2023
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There is a lot going on this weekend, with parties, pub crawls, yacht parties, etc. This link will provide some ideas if you haven’t already made plans. https://www.eventbrite.com/d/ca–san-diego/events/ There are more details and lots more events and city festivals at https://www.sandiego.org/campaigns/winter-holiday-in-san-diego.aspx Fireworks at Coronado Island, Moonlight Beach in Encinitas, Ocean Beach, Oceanside City Harbor and a […]
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Happy Thanksgiving! Daylight Saving Time ends November 6, remember to set your clocks back. Yay for an extra hour of sleep! The summer concerts may be over, but it is definitely the holiday season! On November 11, there will be Veteran’s Day Parades, including a boat parade in San Diego Bay. On November 5, there is […]
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Out & About - September 2022
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Seems like I can feel autumn in the air when most of the summer concert schedules are gone. Or I would, if we weren’t having such a major heat wave! Still a few concerts left plus lots to do: San Diego Blues Fest, Alicia Keys, Miramar Air Show, the Viking Festival and Rod Run in […]
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Out & About July 2022
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Happy Independence Day!
The fireworks are the big news this month. Found more concert series in Point Loma and Liberty Station; Del Mar published its concert lineup; and the Twilight Concerts at Spreckels in Balboa Park are back. Bayfest’s Reggae Festival is July 9th. The Pride Festival and Comic-Con are this month. The San Diego Fair ends […]
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OUT AND ABOUT - MAY 2022
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Carlsbad Street Fair, Gator by the Bay, SoCal Taco Fest and Wine, Brews & Blues happen this month. The California Music Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony in Temecula is May 22. Ann Wilson of Heart will be at Pala Casino. The Flower Fields in Carlsbad are still in bloom and will close after Mother’s Day. […]
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Out & About - March 2022
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The good news is that the St. Patrick’s Day parades seem to be on the schedule this year pretty much everywhere, but most if not all are scheduled for March 12. Parties and pub crawls will continue March 17-19. This link has a variety of events listed. Go to the site and search “St. Patrick’s […]
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OUT AND ABOUT - February 2022
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With Superbowl on Feb. 13 and Valentine’s Day on Monday, Feb. 14, many places are hosting special events from Friday through Monday, like Wildwood Crossing in Vista and Aquaterra in Fallbrook. These links have a few suggestions too: https://www.sandiego.org/campaigns/winter-in-san-diego/valentines-day.aspx https://thebettervacation.com/valentines-day-in-san-diego/ https://www.san-diego-beaches-and-adventures.com/valentines-day-ideas.html https://www.eventbrite.com/d/ca–san-diego/super-bowl-party/ Bill Magee: Feb. 12, Jojoba Resort, Aguanga 5:30pm Feb. 27, Coyote Bar & […]
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Happy New Year! 
Yes, this is a day early. I wanted to give you the heads up with so many events tomorrow night, including a few events in Fallbrook. The various gigs for NYE I had were left in and more have been added. Please check the venue for any changes/updates to events. The Escondido […]
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Out & About - Nov 2021
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Nov. 3, The Biltmore Estate in Asheville, NC, is putting their Christmas tree-raising event on both Facebook and YouTube, free, at 2pm PST. The website also has virtual tours of the gardens and grounds. www.biltmore.com/event/virtual-tree-raising Bill Magee: Nov. 7, Old Town Blues Club, Temecula 1:30pm Nov. 28, Coyote Bar & Grill, Carlsbad 5pm Dec. 12, Coyote Bar & […]
By Annette Higby on
OUT AND ABOUT - OCTOBER 2021
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Scarecrows, scarecrows, everywhere! (At least in Fallbrook!) Between Halloween, Oktoberfest, many other fall festivals and the fall/holiday arts and crafts events, there is quite a lot scheduled. There are even Pub Crawls, in costume too! I did a musical Pub Crawl in Dublin once, what a blast! This link will take you to the pub […]