“Can’t read my poker face…”

Comic-Con is a San Diego favorite and convention revenue bonanza.  Drawing sell-out crowds for the last several years, Comic-Con has grown from its once humble beginnings in the basement of the US Grant Hotel almost 40 years ago, to an event that draws a capacity crowd of 126,000.

Fans and would-be superheroes eat, play & stay in our fine city for one stellar weekend of costume wearing, star sightings, anime meet ups, media promotion events, and oh yes, comics. Are they set to don their capes and fly off into the night sky in 2012?

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“Laissez les bons temps rouler!”

Gaslamp Quarter’s popular Mardi Gras Celebration paying homage to Fat Tuesday (the last gasp of raucous celebration before the staid season of Lent) is back, and promises to be bigger this year than ever. We all know that San Diego loves a good party. Billed as ‘the best Mardi Gras celebration west of the Mississippi’, this is one party not to be missed!

(Let the good times roll!)

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“I personally like the Mingei International Museum”

San Diego is steeped in history. We have museums of every nature to help us preserve, understand & appreciate all aspects of it – from archeology to air & space travel, the great masters of European painting to contemporary art & photography.

February is Museum Month!  Enrich your mind & preserve your wallet  with 1/2 price admission to 39 world famous museums!

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A gliders view of the Torrey Pines Golf Course

As we usher in a new decade at the world famous Torrey Pines Golf Course, we also usher in a new tournament sponsor. The tournament formerly known as the Buick Invitational is no more. Farmers Insurance has stepped up to the tee box as new title sponsor, giving us the Farmers Insurance Open 2010. With current economic conditions, sponsorships aren’t viable for many businesses, including members of the struggling auto industry.  After twenty years of sponsorship, Buick announced last year that they could not return in 2010 for the 4th stop on the PGA Tour at Torrey Pines.

“It was only within the last few weeks that this ultra-prestigious tournament found a title sponsor…”

TIP: Tournament Schedule of Events next…

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This Blue Whale was spotted by an H & M Landing tour

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Gray whales have the longest known migration of any mammal. Their 10,000 – 12,000 mile round trip route takes them from their summer feeding grounds in the Arctic seas, down to the warm waters of Mexico. Along the Baja Peninsula, established ‘calving lagoons’ offer sanctuary from harsh Arctic winters and provide the perfect nursery.

Each year from January to April, we gaze from boats, piers, and shoreline, scanning the waves for a sight of these barnacle encrusted leviathans. During their migration, they pass close to the San Diego coastline.  To the delight of the lucky, they’ll breach the water with an inquisitive eye to see what all the fuss is about. When they do , it’s truly a sight to behold. In celebration of their much anticipated arrival, San Diego is holding their 2nd annual Big Bay Whale Festival and it’s all happening this Saturday, January 23rd!

Read on for festival details, ‘children cruise free’ & more…

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No longer fermenting in silence in vats around San Diego County, the word is out. According to Men’s Journal, San Diego is THE top beer city in America. Now, we have yet another new title to live up to. So please join us in raising a pint and give up a big round of applause to the inaugural San Diego Beer Week 2009! Never a city to shy away from a good time, the festivities will be running from Friday, November 6 through Sunday, November 15th.  Events will be hopping popping up across the county, hosted at a variety of locations including craft brewers, local restaurants, and public spots such as Balboa Park.

And the list is growing… Click here!

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“Tired of the same old Saturday night dinner & a movie?”

The San Diego Zoo is once again rolling out their fabulous party and fundraiser, the “Celebration for the Critters” on Saturday, September 26th. This highly anticipated annual event is always a fantastic time. With appearances by our own Joan Embery, live music & dancing, many of San Diego’s finest restaurants, wineries and breweries in attendance, extreme Silent Auction, and a veritable of who’s-who San Diegans, this is the party to attend!

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Looking for an excuse to ‘hop the island’ and spend a day exploring Coronado?  You won’t want to miss the 4th annual  Coronado Art Walk this Sunday, September 20th – from 10 AM until 5 PM. This popular event is sure to provide a picture perfect day considering its charming host, the picturesque Coronado Village! Art, music and more…

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Ah, nothing is better than a perfect day at the beach! The warm caress of  wind and sun upon your face… The sound of waves rolling up to the shore… The cigarette butts in the soft sand between your toes…

“Rats, I was having a zen moment until the butt crack!”

Trash happens. As much as we try to keep our beaches clean, trash still happens. Whether it’s ritzy trash in La Jolla or recycled trash in Encinitas – from cigarette butts to plastics wrappers and bottles… it’s trash. Here’s your chance to get your butt moving, and give back to the environment that gives you so much…

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