Day 75 of 365 Things to Do in Rancho Santa Fe – Phillip Rivers Camp
June 28, 2010 by Tamara Stephenson · Leave a Comment
Rivers camp approaches
Can’t wait for training camp to see Philip Rivers? Why wait.
The Chargers’ Pro Bowl quarterback is hosting his inaugural youth football camp July 10-11 at UC San Diego.
Open to boys and girls age seven to 14, the camp will focus on fundamentals and the team concept. Each camper will get personalized instruction, an autographed camp photo of Rivers and more.
The camp costs $199. Proceeds benefit the recently launched Rivers of Hope Foundation, designed to provide hope for children in foster homes and parents that want to adopt.
Additional information and registration is available at www.philipriverscamp.com. Enter the code CHARGERS when you sign up to receive a $20 discount.
Spots are limited and campers are encouraged to register early. Contact (513) 793-CAMP for more information.
Day 74 of 365 Things to Do in Rancho Santa Fe – The Grand Del Mar
June 27, 2010 by Tamara Stephenson · Leave a Comment
Serenely nestled amidst Los Peñasquitos Canyon Preserve, this premier San Diego resort destination seamlessly combines the old-world charm of a Mediterranean estate with the modern luxury of an elegant resort. The result: a destination unparalleled by San Diego hotels and lauded by Condé Nast Traveler as one of the “World’s Best Places To Stay”. Little wonder, given the sun-drenched climate, stunning natural beauty, championship golf course and irresistible dining – epitomized by Addison, Southern California’s only Five-Star and Five Diamond restaurant. And no visit would be complete without an afternoon of pampering at Spa magazine’s “Favorite New U.S. Spa.” Click the link below to visit their website
Day 73 of 365 Things to Do in Rancho Santa Fe – Have Dinner at Tommy V’s
June 26, 2010 by Tamara Stephenson · Leave a Comment
Tommy V’s Italian Chop House — Just Opened
Very excited about this restaurant and want to go visit before the Race Season because it will be PACKED then!
- Tommy V’s Italian Chophouse is a timelessly classic, yet elegantly cool destination restaurant featuring spectacular food & wine from Tomaso Maggiore, patriarch of the family featured on Food Network’s reality show “Family Style.”Nestled between Rancho Santa Fe and Del Mar, across from the Polo Fields of Del Mar and nearby the always cool Del Mar Race Track and the beautiful beaches of Del Mar, Tommy V’s Italian Chophouse offers an experience to be remembered.
- Dining Style: Casual Elegant
- Cuisine: Italian, Steakhouse
- Neighborhood: Del Mar
- Cross Street: El Camino Real
- Price: $31 to $50
- Website: http://www.TommyVDelMar.com
- Email: reservations@tommyvdelmar.com
- Phone: (858) 259-3663
- Hours of Operation: Dinner: Sunday – Thursday: 5:00pm – 10:00pm, Friday – Saturday: 5:00pm – 11:00pm
- Payment Options:
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa - Executive Chef: Tomaso Maggiore
- Dress Code: Smart Casual
- Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
- Additional Details: Banquet/Private Rooms, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking Area, Non-Smoking Restaurant, Personal wines welcome (corkage fee applies), Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
- Parking: Valet
- Parking Details: Self parking and valet parking available.
- Private Party Facilities: Private patio and dining rooms with views. Close to Racetrack and Fairgrounds. Whether it be a wedding, rehearsal dinner, Sweet Sixteen, charity event or special anniversary, we uniquely offer the space, service and food to make your party or event memorable.
- Private Party Contact: Jeff Rose (858) 259-3663
- Entertainment: Piano Bar: Thursday – SaturdayJazz: late night, Friday – Saturday
Late night dining menu until 1am to enjoy great food and great music in a warm and relaxing setting.
Day 72 of 365 Things to Do in Rancho Santa Fe – Summer Pops Opens Tomorrow with Gala
June 25, 2010 by Tamara Stephenson · Leave a Comment
Summer Pops roster holds big names, diverse talent
By By John Lydon SPECIAL TO THE Union-Tribune
Friday, February 26, 2010 at midnight
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FILE – In this Aug. 26, 2009 file photo, pianist and vocalist Michael Feinstein poses for a photograph in New York. (AP Photo/Stephen Chernin, file)
Summer Pops 2010
Weekend concerts
July 2-4: Star Spangled Pops with Marvin Hamlisch
July 9, 10: Kool & the Gang
July 16, 17: ABBA Mania
July 23, 24: Michael Cavanaugh sings the music of Elton John … and more
July 30, 31: Motown’s Greatest Divas starring Radiance
Aug. 6, 7: Bravo Broadway Rocks!
Aug. 13, 14: LeAnn Rimes
Aug. 20, 21: Jodi Benson sings animated movie classics
Aug. 27, 28: Michael Feinstein: The Sinatra Project
Sept. 3-5: 1812 Tchaikovsky Spectacular with violinist Chad Hoopes
One-night specials
June 26: Tux ’n Tennies Summer Bash
July 11: The Flying Karamazov Brothers
July 15: Viva Mariachi!
July 22: Distant Worlds: Music from “Final Fantasy”
July 29: Sha Na Na — 40th Anniversary Celebration
Aug. 1: Tiempo Libre — sizzling Cuban salsa
Aug. 8: Burt Bacharach
Aug. 15: Symphony on the Wild Side, special Centennial event at the San Diego Zoo
Aug. 19: Jodi Benson sings animated movie classics, On the Green at Grand Tradition, Fallbrook
Aug. 22: Pops Goes Classical — Passport to the World: A Night in France
Aug. 26: The Music of Queen: A Rock Symphony
Aug. 28: Symphony at Salk
Sept. 2: Symphony of Freedom, special Centennial event aboard the USS Midway Museum
Free concerts
July 3: Star Spangled Pops with Marvin Hamlisch for San Diego’s military, 1 p.m. at Embarcadero Marina Park South
July 18: Target Family Concert, 5:30 p.m. at the Spreckels Organ Pavilion
Tickets and information
All weekend concerts are at 7:30 p.m. at Embarcadero Marina Park South.
All Friday, Saturday, and Fourth of July and Labor Day weekend concerts will conclude with fireworks.
Weekend concert subscriptions — ranging from $150-$720 for 10 concerts and $75-$375 for five concerts — are on sale now.
Single tickets ($17-$76) go on sale May 3. Ticket prices vary for the special concerts.
Call (619) 235-0804 or go to sandiegosymphony.com
It has been almost a year in the making, but the San Diego Symphony, about to celebrate its centennial, is ready to announce its Summer Pops programs.
With more than 30 Pops performances, the symphony is “going all out” this summer, from the dress-up, dress-down “Tux & Tennies” gala June 26, “all the way through to Labor Day, when we finish up with our 1812 Tchaikovsky spectacular,” said Edward “Ward” Gill, the orchestra’s executive director. In between come a host of old friends, variations on successful themes and bold initiatives.
A striking example of the latter is “Distant Worlds: Music From ‘Final Fantasy’ ” on July 22. This concert, which coincides with San Diego’s Comic-Con convention, will celebrate the music of the popular “Final Fantasy” video game.
And if you’re free Aug 1, you might head to Marina Park South, behind the Convention Center, to hear the Cuban salsa band Tiempo Libre performing from its latest CD, “Bach in Havana.”
“We want everybody to come down and share this whole great period of having a symphony (that’s) the first one in California to become 100 years old,” Gill said.
After the Tux & Tennies gala comes a highlight of the traditional Pops, the July 2-4 “Star Spangled Pops” programs led by composer and Winter Pops conductor Marvin Hamlisch.
Hamlisch is enthusiastic about the Summer Pops roster.
“There is something for everyone throughout the entire summer,” he said.
“Of course, my personal favorite is that I get to spend the Fourth of July weekend in San Diego and our great patriotic lineup of guests.”
Summer Pops conductor Matthew Garbutt is equally upbeat.
“We pulled out a lot of stops,” Garbutt said. “There’re some really big name artists and really diverse talent coming this summer.”
A giant among popular composers will be coming Aug. 8. Burt Bacharach and a trio of singers will perform hits from his songbook, including “Walk on By,” “Say a Little Prayer,” “This Guy’s in Love With You,” “That’s What Friends Are For.”
Country-crossover star LeAnn Rimes will perform Aug. 13-14.
“I’ve been looking forward to that for a long, long time,” Garbutt said.
The Summer Pops also will bring Jodi Benson, the voice of Ariel in “The Little Mermaid,” singing Disney classics, and Michael Cavanaugh singing the music of Elton John; Sha Na Na with a 40th anniversary celebration; Kool and the Gang; the Flying Karamazov Brothers, with an evening of comedy, juggling and music; Mariachi Champaña Nevin and Mariachi Chula Vista; Radiance singing a program called “Motown’s Greatest Divas”; ABBA Mania doing an ABBA tribute; Michael Feinstein with a Sinatra program; and a Queen tribute band.
Broadway fans will be happy to hear that Hugh Panaro is returning — after stealing the “Bravo Broadway Now” show last year — to do a new show with three other actor-singers.
For classical music lovers, there is “Passport to the World: A Night in France,” an evening of music by Saint-Saëns, Bizet and Fauré. As a special treat, the 15-year-old violin prodigy Chad Hoopes will perform the Tchaikovsky Violin Concerto in the Summer Pops closer.
“This is a real rising, up-and-coming young star, and we’re very, very fortunate to be able to get him,” Garbutt said.
Were all of this not enough, the San Diego Symphony will perform a flurry of summer concerts in addition to the Pops. On July 1, it will present a Pops preview for donors, and Hamlisch will conduct a free military concert July 3. On July 18, Target will sponsor a concert at the Spreckels Organ Pavilion in Balboa Park. “Symphony on the Wild Side,” a special centennial event with a concert, buffet dinner and activities, is planned for mid-August at the San Diego Zoo.
The Jodi Benson concert will be previewed Aug. 19 in Fallbrook; a Salk concert is scheduled for Aug 28; and, in another centennial event, the orchestra will perform in a gala on the flight deck of the USS Midway Museum on Sept 2.
Gill said that good things keep coming the orchestra’s way.
“Bridgepoint Education has come on as a major sponsor,” he said. “So the Summer Pops will now be called the Bridgepoint Education Summer Pops.”
Last year, the San Diego Symphony was re-categorized by the American League of Orchestras into its top tier, which includes ensembles like the New York or Los Angeles Philharmonic, “and that brings certain obligations,” Gill said.
“Now is the time to really make a statement, get out there. We don’t think that cutting back is the way to build a stronger and better symphony. … We push all the time. We’re constantly moving forward, and the community seems to be stepping up.”
Day 71 of 365 Things to Do in Rancho Santa Fe – See Lonestar Perform at the Fair
June 24, 2010 by Tamara Stephenson · Leave a Comment
I Love Music, grew up on 70′s (Disco to Led Zeppelin) & 80′s (Punk Rock to REM) and Classical to Country. My dad loves Country. Willie Nelson, Clint Black, Garth Brooks and so do I. Country has become a mix of pop and country, but one of the things that I love about, especially in these times, Is that it is Uplifting!
In an era when inspiration and optimism are often in high demand and short supply, Lonestar has built a career providing both in good measure. The band’s musical legacy is tied to modern-day classics like “Amazed,” “I’m Already There,” and “My Front Porch…So go check them out. They are playing Wednesday, June 30 7:30p at Del Mar Fairgrounds, Del Mar. CA
On the Heineken Grandstand Stage.
Unreserved seats are free with fair admission.
Reserved tickets $22 to $33.
Day 70 of 365 Things to Do in Rancho Santa Fe – Summer Concert Series
June 23, 2010 by Tamara Stephenson · Leave a Comment
Put on your dancing shoes, grab your special someone and join the fun in the Amphitheater on Saturday evenings in July. Enjoy good food from one of our many eateries and restaurants during the concerts.
Saturday Evenings
5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Left4Dead Classic Rock – July 10
Kevin Cameron Band Modern Country/Classic Rock – July 17
Hyjinx 50′s, 60′s & 70′s Rock and Roll Favorites – July 24
NRG Rock and Roll Dance Band – July 31
The Summer Concert Series is held annually at the Del Mar Highlands Town Center. It is one of about 3-4 of the closest shopping centers to Rancho Santa Fe. The center is located on the corner of Del Mar Heights Road and El Camino Real. As you will read below the center is about 20 years old but still a favorite of the local residents, probably because it is the center that also has the movie theater….
Del Mar Highlands Town Center renovation plans
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As reported in last week’s Carmel Valley News, Donahue Schriber recently unveiled plans for a “reimagined” Del Mar Highlands Town Center (depicted in rendering above), a renovation of the 20-year-old center that will provide family-oriented amenities, including intimate gathering spaces that create a sense of neighborhood, as well as an increased variety of quality dining, shopping and entertainment options (including an extensive renovation of the movie theater and community amphitheater). Additionally, the renovation will improve parking, traffic flow and the overall pedestrian experience at the Del Mar Highlands Town Center.
Construction work will begin late summer of 2010 and the renovation is anticipated to be complete by summer of 2011, with a grand reopening celebration to occur shortly thereafter. For more information about the Del Mar Highlands Town Center or the renovation, please visit www.delmarhighlandstowncenter.com.
Day 69 of 365 Things to Do in Rancho Santa Fe – Fidel’s Little Mexico
June 22, 2010 by Tamara Stephenson · Leave a Comment
It’s been a North County Coastal staple for as long as I can remember. Whenever you can’t think of where to go for dinner the final answer, the stand-by, is always Fidel’s. Fun atmosphere, fantastic food and GREAT Margaritas. The other day I was there and as we were leaving some friends, who had moved here from out of state, asked “why is there a barber shop poll on the wall?”. The reason is because originally Fidel’s was a barber shop. The barber’s wife started to sell her tacos to the patrons and the rest was…… History. Read the full story below or visit the website
Fidel’s Little Mexico has been a San Diego landmark since the early ’60s when owner Fidel Montanez came up with the idea to serve tacos at his busy barber shop. The shop was located in the heart of Eden Gardens, a small neighborhood in Solana Beach that was home to a number of Mexican families. The tacos sold like hotcakes, and before long, the place evolved into a neighborhood cantina. The business thrived and expanded as Fidel converted his two-story residence into three different levels, including a festive courtyard, a couple of bars and outdoor patios, and a taco bar. Today, Fidel’s ranks among the top restaurants in San Diego County.
Happy hour is offered four days a week in the large upstairs bar. Fidel’s menu offers traditional favorites as well as house specialties that will transport you and your party South of the Border.
Day 68 of 365 Things to Do in Rancho Santa Fe – Go Skateboarding
June 21, 2010 by Tamara Stephenson · Leave a Comment
Or maybe take the kids Skate Boarding 
Did you know that today is International Go Skateboarding Day? Well I didn’t either….What It’s All About: On June 21 skateboarders around the globe celebrate the pure exhilaration, creativity, and spirit of one of the most influential activities in the world by blowing off all other obligations to go skateboarding. OK, most skateboarders do this every day of their lives, but this is just one more reason to blow off your television/computer/video games and go skateboarding!
A favorite of Rancho Santa Fe residents for Skateboarding, Summer Camps, and TONS of other fantastic programs is The Magdalena Ecke Family YMCA. It’s a huge facility and has programs for all ages. Plus the staff is Phenomenal! The Skate Park is one of the best in the world with a 120’ vert used at the 2003 X-Games and two of the best cement pools in the country, the Y Skate Park is known as the best of the best. GFH helped support the local community by sponsoring the park and helping to provide a safe place for kids to skate. Now Go Skate and Don’t forget to wear your pads and helmet.
Rancho Santa Fe, CA Real Estate Market Conditions
June 20, 2010 by Tamara Stephenson · Leave a Comment
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| Median List Price | $2,895,000 | Average List Price | $3,947,350 |
| Total Inventory | 306 | Price per Square Foot | $516 |
| Average Home Size | 6,000 | Median Lot Size | 88,209 |
| Average # Beds | 4.97 | Average # Baths | 5.28 |
| Homes Absorbed | 0 | Newly Listed | 12 |
| Days on Market | 219 | Average Age | 20 |
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Median Price for homes in RANCHO SANTA FE, CA All ZIP Codes as of June 18, 2010 is $2,895,000 |
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Inventory for homes in RANCHO SANTA FE, CA All ZIP Codes as of June 18, 2010 is 306 |
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Day 67 of 365 Things to Do in Rancho Santa Fe – North Coast Repertory Theatre
June 20, 2010 by Tamara Stephenson · Leave a Comment
Just 5-10 minutes west of Rancho Santa Fe is North Coast Repertory Theatre, located at 987 Lomas Santa Fe Drive in Solana Beach. NCRT is a professional equity theatre founded in 1982, the theatre has the fifth largest operating budget of non-profit theatres in San Diego and employs the third-most Actors’ Equity Association members. David Ellenstein has led the NCRT as its artistic director since 2003.
Even more important then it’s impressive qualifications are the reviews…. A RSF resident wrote “Great little venue for a show. Always a good selection of shows to see. Good actors and fun atmosphere.” My favorite review is “North Coast is a gem of a theatre showcasing a full season of plays and musicals. Don’t be fooled by the venue. The place is almost always packed, and the shows are well reviewed. Their core artistry is so solid and their returning audience so strong, that they have recently announced plans to build a second theatre. The drive is about 20 minutes from downtown San Diego, so that’s not a reason not to go. For food before or after the theatre, walk over to Pizza Nova in the same shopping plaza. Pizza and a play, it works!”
Pizza Nova is yummy or Samurai which was one of our previous “Things to Do”.
Click Here to visit the NCRT website. Then off to the THEATRE……….
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