SPECIAL SECTION Summer in the city SEE PAGE 15 DOWNTOWN’S COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER San Diego Community NewspaperNewspaper Group JULY 2010 www.SDNEWS.com  Volume 11, Number 7 COMIC-CON Eight ideas for the Fourth BY DEBBIE HATCH | DOWNTOWN NEWS The Fourth of July weekend is upon us and downtown San Diego has no shortage of activities to choose from. Take your pick: The Padres will host the Houston Astros at PETCO Park at 1:05 p.m. 1.The first 10,000 children, age 14 and under, will receive a Padres T-shirt. For Out tickets visit www.padres.com. Apple Pie Fourth of July on the USS Midway will begin at 6 p.m. The of this 2.museum will remain open through the fireworks display on the bay. There will be live music and kid-friendly activities such as bobbing for apples, face painting, a jump house and more. For more information and world to purchase tickets visit www.midway.org. photos by PAUL HANSEN Reenactments of the first salute, the first international recognition 3.of the American flag, will take place at the Maritime Museum at the begin- ning and end of the fireworks show. The museum will also offer a barbecue, sailing on the Californian and cannon firings. For cost information and tickets visit www.sdmaritime.org. Summer Pops at the Embarcadero Marina Park South will feature 4.Marvin Hamlisch conducting a patriotic performance of Broadway hits,

Photos by PAUL HANSEN marches and a salute to the military. The performance begins at 7:30 p.m. For tickets call (619) 235-0804 or visit www.sandieogsymphony.org. Convention is place for both business and fun The 10th annual Port of San Diego Big Bay Boom Fireworks Show will BY BART MENDOZA | DOWNTOWN NEWS “It’s very important if you have a new book 5.begin at 9 p.m. and consists of four out,” said artist Mary Fleener. “I think people simultaneous shows around the bay. Sea- Celebrating its 40th anniversary this year, Summer enjoy meeting the person who draws it. I’ve in the port Village, the Embarcadero, Harbor San Diego Comic-Con International, taking city met a lot of retailers and after a chat or two, Island and Shelter Island offer spectacular place July 21-25 at the San Diego Conven- they are usually more interested in ordering views of the annual favorite. For more infor- tion Center, has come a long way from its your book. You never know, someone who you mation visit www.portofsandiego.org. humble beginnings. Attendance at the first as “Jonah Hex” and “Iron Man” or TV show talk to will buy a pricey painting from you mini-con, held at the U.S. Grant in 1970 as “The Human Target,” the crossover with comic months later, so there is a ripple effect that is San Diego Harbor Excursions will a fundraiser for a slightly bigger event the books is obvious, but from the “Twilight” great.” offer special Fourth of July holiday same year, was 145, a far cry from the sold movie series to CBS sitcom “The Big Bang The- Batton Lash, creator of “Wolff & Byrd, 6.dinner and spectator cruises on the out crowd of 126,000 people who jammed ory,” San Diego is now the place to promote Counselors of the Macabre,” concurs on the bay. Watch the Big Bay Boom from the deck the aisles in 2009. This year’s event is also studio projects directly to the fans, with cast event’s importance to creators. of one of the Harbor Excursion’s vessels. For a complete sell out. and crew in attendance. “From it I can gauge what the year was like more information visit www.sdhe.com. Although originally centered on comic As fun as Comic-Con is for attendees, it has and what next year might hold for the indus- books, Comic-Con has always had a pop cul- also become a crucial spot to conduct busi- try,” he said. SEE FOURTH, Page 4 ture component, taking in horror films, toys ness, with all manner of media converging on Meanwhile, comic publisher BloodFire and animation. However, over the past two one spot, from artists to publishers, writers to Studios gets up to 70 percent of its annual decades, there has been a slight shift to include directors. business through Comic Con, said co- Exclusive: Owners of the major film and television. In the process, the The San Diego area is home to numerous founder Lee Kohse. event has become known as a major place for comics creators, all of whom consider Comic- “Not in direct sales at the show, though Cohn restaurant group share Hollywood to debut product. With films such Con the year’s highlight. SEE COMIC , Page 4 the story of their success. Page 12

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BY HILLARY SCHULER-JONES at 13 intersections along the railway DOWNTOWN NEWS from Laurel Street to Park Boulevard. The improvements would include new Downtown residents and members vehicle and pedestrian crossing gates, of the business community celebrated extended medians, additional flashing a long-awaited victory June 22 when lights and warning signage, among the City Council voted to approve plans other options, according to CCDC doc- for the creation of a downtown Quiet uments. Zone. The changes are expected to be com- More than 100 community mem- plete by November 2011. bers packed the council room at City Quiet Zone advocates, many of Hall to express their support for the whom wore neon yellow buttons that plan, saying that the frequent blaring read “QZ Now,” repeatedly conveyed of train horns on the coastal corridor their aggravation at being disrupted by Dale Bowen has lead to too many sleepless nights the 120-decibel horns. Long-time resi- for locals and tourists alike. dents recalled countless nights of & Ann LeBaron The 6-2 vote, which capped off 10 interrupted sleep; real estate agents years of debate and discussion, autho- reported declining sales within the (619) 300-7180 or rized Centre City Development Corpo- vicinity of the tracks; hotel managers Many Quiet Zone advocates wore neon yel- ration (CCDC) to spend an estimated low buttons to the June 22 City Council (619) 252-2494 $17.9 million on safety improvements SEE QUIET, Page 4 meeting. HILLARY SCHULER-JONES | Downtown News Selling Downtown Since 1990 [email protected] Study on tax increment limit gets go-ahead HARBOR CLUB. Entry level price to a fabulous urban resort lifestyle. Views of the BY HILLARY SCHULER-JONES that blight justifies lifting the limit. that more work needs to be done in harbor, pool terrace and DOWNTOWN NEWS Council members Donna Frye, order to create the vibrant neighbor- skyline. Spacious rooms. District 6, and Todd Gloria, District hood that was envisioned in the com- Stylish interior w/granite City Council members voted unani- 3, sought assurance from CCDC munity plan. floors. Now $549,000 mously June 22 to authorize Centre representatives that a “yes” vote Other advocates stressed the need for City Development Corporation (CCDC) would not commit the council to more affordable housing in the area to hire consultants who will study the funding any future projects with- and asked the council to not only potential impact of lifting the agency’s out further discussion, a critical authorize the study but also raise the PINNACLE. tax increment limit. point amid speculation from the current percentage of CCDC funds allo- Sought after south facing When CCDC was formed in 1992, media and the community that the cated to affordable housing projects corner layout with state law set two limits on the agency: council intends to lift the tax from 20 percent to as much as 40 per- stunning, sweeping harbor views. 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council’s vote. “But the reason why QUIET I’m in office is because of our city’s Is Comic-Con leaving San Diego? CONTINUED FROMPage 3 financial problems, and my focus remains on, with every single deci- Comic-Con International’s con- media coverage the event generates. stated that customer complaints over sion I’m involved in, making sure tract with the San Diego Conven- “We get tremendous national the noise had resulted in the loss of that we can move our city closer to tion Center expires in 2013, giving and international press,” Terzi said. repeat business and thousands of financial solvency, and so I have to the organization the opportu- “San Diego is highlighted all over dollars in refunds. look at the general fund impacts, and nity to go elsewhere, but there is the world in terms of what’s hap- “The train whistle is the number I have to look at the liability and the hope that an expansion of the pening at Comic-Con.” one complaint of tourists downtown, risk borne by city tax payers.” facilities, due to be completed in Terzi noted that there is a lot of which means less repeat business … DeMaio called for an amendment 2015, will be enough to keep the business conducted during the con- and the technology today has made that would require CCDC to report event in San Diego. vention, with a residual effect that it possible for people to warn others back to the council in four months With such a large influx of visi- lasts throughout the year. about where not to stay,” said Gary with alternative means to fund the tor’s and the revenue they bring “We also get exposure to a lot of Smith, president of the San Diego fees, but District 2 Councilman Kevin to the city, it’s easy to see why the major studios and we have Downtown Residents Group, in his Faulconer, who motioned to approve both Los Angeles and Anaheim Convention & Visitors Bureau. “It’s access to people that might not be address to the council, adding that the plan, declined to accept the are trying to woo Comic-con to one of the largest citywide conven- here if the Comic-Con wasn’t the noise has also caused residents amendment, saying that he would its facilities. An announcement tions we have annually, going on here,” he said. “So yeah, it’s a very with children to move out of the support that discussion within the on the future of Comic-Con is 40 years. It continues to be a major important and impactful event for area. city’s budget committee in the future expected soon. driver of economic value to the des- the city and one that has tremen- In spite of the community support, but that it was time to move forward “It’s very important,” said Joe tination.” dous benefits.” council members Carl DeMaio, Dis- with a vote. Terzi, president of The San Diego There is also much value in the — Bart Mendoza trict 5, and Donna Frye, District 6, Faulconer said he was pleased both expressed concern over the pro- with the final outcome. ject, particularly about its potential “This is a great victory for down- impact on the city’s general fund. town after more than 10 years,” “The upside is the high concentra- He said the people watching is “world Although CCDC is responsible for Faulconer said. “It has such strong COMIC tion of pros from outside the comic class.” paying the multi-million dollar con- community support after a lot of CONTINUED FROMPage 1 industry that allows us to network and “Where else can you stand at a bar, struction costs, the city will foot the hard work, so I am elated that we are move into other markets such as toy, TV rubbing elbows with Hollywood elite, bill for yearly inspections and main- moving forward.” those are great, but through the con- and merchandise,” he said. “The down- and laugh, in a good way, as costumed tenance of the project, which CCDC Smith was also happy with the tact with fans and various business side is that I do feel kind of squeezed out people roam the streets?” Greenhill said. estimated would be approximately vote, but had harsh words for meetings we have throughout the almost.“ Kohse is aware of rumors that Comic- $60,000 in the first year. DeMaio. show,” he said. “We find new talent for Greenhill noted the difficulty for a Con could leave San Diego for Los Ange- “There is no doubt that this is a “Thank you very much City future projects, meet with our partners smaller company to compete against the les or Anaheim. A comics convention problem. I’ve been downtown and Council — Carl DeMaio, you ain’t in other media, such as TV, film or Web- giant movie studios in terms drawing veteran, he feels the best location for heard the horns myself, and they are gonna be mayor with a vote like comics, and talk with other small com- sales. Comic-Con is right here. jarring,” DeMaio said prior to the that,” he said. panies to see how we can help each “Attendees often rush past us to stand “I have done conventions in pretty other.” in line for some give-away,” Greenhill much every major venue, in every Bloodfire’s Dennis Greenhill agrees. said. “We just can’t afford to give major city over the past few years and “It’s vital,” he said. “Being the single $50,000 worth of stuff like that.” the only one that has so many hotels as Altitude Sky Lounge at largest concentration of fans and profes- While the Comic-Con is definitely a well as ample entertainment or restau- FOURTH the Marriott Gaslamp, sionals in the United States, we have the work situation for creators, Greenhill rants centered around the convention CONTINUED FROMPage 1 8.offering views of fire- perfect opportunity to connect with concedes it’s also a good time. center is San Diego and the Gaslamp works, will be rocking to club beats them, face to face. With Hollywood buy- “It is four days when all is right with District,” he said. Hornblower Cruises will offer a champagne brunch supplied by DJ D-Skwiz during the ing up so many titles, it is the place to the world,’ he said. “It is a chance to Fleener was even more succinct. day and DJ Ramsey into the get noticed.” meet people from all walks of life. Every- “The atmosphere is zero in Anaheim 7.cruise as well as a dinner night. For more information He considers that there is both good one is there to have fun. Downtown San and it will be at least 15 degrees hotter cruise topped off with views of the and bad as far as major studios being Diego comes alive unlike any other time up there, so I hope it stays here. San fireworks. For more information visit www.altitudeskylounge.com. such a large presence at Comic-Con. of the year.” Diego is just prettier than O.C.,” she said. visit www.hornblower.com. JULY 2010 NEWS SAN DIEGO DOWNTOWN NEWS 5 23rd annual Stand Down aids homeless veterans

BY JOHNNY MCDONALD | DOWNTOWN NEWS medical attention, counseling and an nel who tend to everything from hair- the Veterans Village of San Diego Stand Downs, programs adopted overnight resting place during this 23rd cuts, eye exams and dental checkups to (VVSD) with assistance from more than from the Village’s basic web site Stand down is a term used in annual gathering. acupuncture and messages. 150 organizations, including the Veter- manual. times of war when exhausted com- Darcey Pavich, coordinator of the Thousands of caring volunteers and ans Administration, National Guard, “The New York Times ran a story on bat units require time to rest and three-day event, said she expects more professionals give their time and exper- Navy and Marine Corps. Last year there our event last year and we’re expect- recover while being removed from than 1,000 to attend. tise to address the unique needs of were 3,500 volunteers. ing other national media here this the battlefields to a place of relative “It gets bigger ever year,” she said. “It homeless veterans. The Stand Down facility includes two time,” Pavich said. security and safety. serves veterans from all parts of the “If they show up on Friday they can baseball fields, tennis courts and a gym- Additional services will be home- Now, with tents on the fields of San county and a few outside the state.” get in if they are veterans,” Pavich said. nasium. less court, counseling, veterans ben- Diego High School, Stand Down can be For the most part, the message gets “We have 30 live-in tents and also some It’s a 24-hour operation with most efits, employment and job counsel- identified here as a community-based out by word of mouth. service tents. Families with legal depen- services provided between 8 a.m. and 5 ing services, picture IDs, Veterans intervention program to help homeless “Sometimes they find out sooner than dents under age of 18 are admitted. Tent p.m. There’s entertainment in the Administration and Employment veterans “combat” life on the streets. It’s I do,” Pavich said. leaders are returning veterans who are evening with an on duty medical staff Development Department registra- scheduled for July 16 to 18. It’s a rewarding achievement for more no longer homeless. and security team. tion, a visit to a clothing tent, show- The needs are many as veterans seek than 3,500 civilian and medical person- The program is under the direction of Founders of the program are Dr. Jon ers and chaplain services. Nachison and Robert Van Keuren. Phil Meals will be prepared by the Landis is president and CEO of VVSD. VFW, American Legion, Veterans The event continues to receive Village, Kiwanis, and supported by national attention. Now, there the Lions Clubs, Rotary and local City committee will make a decision are more than 200 cities that have food distributors. on homeless service center proposal San Diego Bahá'í Faith Informal gatherings BY HILLARY SCHULER-JONES ration (CCDC) and the commission, as rather than being a solution,” Iseman every evening of the week. DOWNTOWN NEWS well as community members from sever- said. “You enable them when they know al community organizations, chose that that they can bed down for a night, but Call for more information: The city’s Land Use and Housing proposal over another option, which was then they are back on the street the next (858) 454-5203 • (858) 274-0178 Committee (LU&H) is expected to make submitted by Father Joe’s Villages, a non- day. They’ll keep doing this and doing a decision at its July 14 meeting on profit entity that has provided homeless this and doing this as long as no one whether to support the San Diego Hous- services through St. Vincent de Paul Vil- breaks the cycle.” Or join us on Sunday at the ing Commission’s recommendation to lage for more than 60 years. Father Joe, however, is adamant that establish a new permanent homeless Originally, the selection committee the programs he currently runs are not San Diego Baha’i Center service center in downtown’s World rejected both proposals because contributing to the problem. Trade Center building, 1250 Sixth Ave. each called for new construction of “People who say that have not been 6545 Alcala Knolls Dr. (Off Linda Vista Rd) The commission first presented the facilities. The committee then asked down there, and don’t see what we do recommendation to LU&H in April, but both teams to revise their submissions …We have everything a homeless per- 9:30 am – 10:00 am 10:30 am – 12:00 pm committee members decided to table the with a strategy for utilizing an existing son needs to go through rehabilitation Multi-Faith Introductory Talk issue for 90 days to provide more time building. The PATH/Affirmed team on the same site — we have medical, we Devotional Program & Discussion for public outreach, amid protests from came back with a proposal for the WTC have dental, we have psychiatric, we community members and local business site, while Father Joe’s declined to revise have addiction, we have job training, we Please call 858-268-3999 for more information representatives about the center’s pro- its proposal, Fisher said. have literacy, computer training — you posed location in the heart of the city’s Caryl Iseman, a 10-year East Village name it, we have it on site.” and visit our websites: financial district. resident who was part of the selection He said he believes the best way to www.sandiegobahai.org • www.bahai.org The plan endorsed by the commission committee and who also co-chaired the address homelessness is to provide both would create a “one-stop” homeless ser- homeless advisory committee during the temporary and permanent solutions vice center at the WTC that would house building of Petco Park, said that after that will benefit a variety of people. up to 225 homeless people and provide thoroughly evaluating both proposals, “Emergency is not the only assistance such as medical and mental she was confident that PATH had the answer; permanent is not the only health care, case management and job best solution, and she criticized some of answer. You need to have a continu- hunting resources, all under one roof. the temporary services proposed by um where people will get the type The plan was submitted by People Father Joe’s that she said promote home- of program they need to put their Assisting the Homeless (PATH) in lessness rather than breaking the cycle lives back together,” he said. response to a request for proposals issued that drives it. If the committee approves PATH’s in April 2009. Under its proposal, PATH “His proposal frankly has all the plan, it will move to the City Council, would work with Affirmed Housing things that most of the residents in East which will vote on whether to enter into Group to create 150 interim beds and Village oppose: a lot of shelter beds, an exclusive negotiating agreement with 75 permanent supportive housing units which we really didn’t want, the in-and- the PATH/Affirmed team. That agree- in the WTC, then partner with Family out [services] like the Neil Good Day Cen- ment would allow the develop- Health Centers of San Diego for ongo- ters, which we really don’t want … what er/operator to begin evaluating what ing services. people don’t understand is that, while needs to happen in order to make the A selection committee comprised of its good that you are helping the home- proposed project a reality, said Cissy Fish- representatives from the city of San less, you’re not really [helping them] — er, vice president, special housing initia- Diego, Centre City Development Corpo- you are enabling them to be homeless tives for the Commission.

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begin January 2012. The library is NEWSbriefs slated to open in July 2013. Mayor releases results Little Italy wins YUMMY! of Civic Center study two awards Molly Lawson, 16- Mayor Jerry Sanders has announced The Little Italy neighborhood has months-old, enjoys the results of a study conducted by Jones received two awards for its commit- sampling the paella Lang LaSalle that analyzed the financial ment to social responsibility and from Cafe Sevilla as impacts of building a new Civic Center community improvements: the Amer- father Reuben Law- or “holding steady” in the current build- ican Planning Association’s Communi- son holds her and ing, which was constructed in 1964. ty Development award, which recog- grandma Patti Fiocco The consultants found that staying in nized the area’s walk-ability and provides assistance the current building would cost $216 strong planning principles, and the during the final day of million over 10 years, while building a Urban Landscape Institute’s Smart Taste of Gaslamp, new Civic Center would cost $179 mil- Growth of the Decade award for its June 27. A total of 32 lion to $231 million during the same “eclectic blend of architecture and street Gaslamp Quarter time span. The study estimates a cost of life that builds on a rich history of com- eateries provided $554 million to $600 million for a new munity and ethnic heritage …” accord- samples of items from building over 50 years, versus $790 mil- ing to ULI representatives. their menus for the lion for the current facility. popular two-day About 1,000 city employees work at culinary event. the Civic Center now, and an additional Group studies economic PAUL HANSEN | Downtown News 2,000 are in leased office space down- impact of Gaslamp Quarter town. The city spends about $13 mil- lion on downtown office leases annual- The Gaslamp Quarter Association ly, according to representatives in the (GQA) has released an economic impact mayor’s office. The project will be on the report that indicates that the Gaslamp ballot in November, when voters decide Quarter contributed $86 million in tax nia State Department of Conservation tors, visit www.eastvillagesandiego.com. ed to attend. Admission is $10 per per- whether to move forward with the new revenue to the city and the Centre City and San Diego County Supervisor Ron son. For event information, visit Development Corporation (CCDC) • The San Diego chapter of the Ameri- construction. Roberts collectively provided the LIA can Society of Interior Designers (ASID) www.sandiego.bbb.org and click between fiscal years 1998 and 2008. with $115,000 grant funding the pur- “News Center” and “Events,” or Researchers included combined revenue will present Interior Experience, a self- chase of 123 distinct, recycling bins that guided home tour, on July 24, from 10 contact Andrea McNelis at the BBB Council approves from property tax, sales tax, transient will be placed next to existing trash offices, (858) 637-6199. Program occupancy tax (TOT) and tourism mar- a.m. to 5 p.m. The event will give atten- new central library receptacles in Little Italy. The bins are dees the chance to experience design, art, underwriters for the BBB’s 2010 mix- keting district fees in their calculations. blue, but the tops showcase a colorful ers are Gaslamp Insurance of San Diego On June 28, San Diego City Council The study was conducted by the GQA fashion and cuisine together inside of five work of art created by San Diego artist unique homes. The homes have been and AFLAC Insurance. voted 6-2 to break ground on con- and an MBA student consulting team Grant Pecoff. struction for a new central library at from San Diego State University. designed to reflect the personalities of the • Mayor Jerry Sanders has appointed Park Boulevard and J Street in East Vil- • The Downtown Information Center occupants. One downtown home fea- Stephen P. Cushman as a special assis- lage. The project had come under fire is looking for volunteer ambassadors tured is that of Michael Mack, the CEO of tant to the mayor for the proposed from opponents, who said that it would News digest who will interact with local, national and Garden Fresh Restaurant Corpora- 200,000-square-foot Convention Center be financially irresponsible to fund the • Fifth Avenue Partners, owner of the international visitors at the group’s kiosk tion/Souplantation. Robert Wright of expansion. Cushman will provide the library at a time when the city has made luxury hotel Se San Diego at 1047 Fifth in Horton Plaza. Contact (619) 533- Bast/Wright Interiors designed the home mayor with guidance on all aspects of cutbacks to other services like fire and Ave., has filed for Chapter 11 bankrupt- 7145 for more information. to complement Mack’s active lifestyle. The the project, including financing, negoti- police personnel. The majority of the cy protection. The hotel, which has 184 • The East Village Association will hold downtown condo features brick walls and ations and the approvals process, accord- $185 million project will be funded rooms and 23 unsold condos, opened in its monthly meeting Thursday, July 8 at vintage warehouse windows. For ticket ing to representatives from the mayor’s through city redevelopment funds, San December 2008. 5:30 p.m. at Hotel Indigo, 509 Ninth information visit www.asidsandiego.org. office. Cushman, a fourth-generation San Diegan, has been Port Commission- Diego Unified School District and a • The Little Italy Association (LIA) held Ave. Representatives from the Port of San • The San Diego Better Business state grant, but the city is relying on an Diego and the Thomas Jefferson School of Bureau (BBB) will host a business-to- er since 1999 and has served on more a dedication ceremony at the corner of than 60 boards and commissions. He additional $32.5 million in private Date and India streets on June 25 to cel- Law will make presentations. For more business networking mixer from 4 to 6 donations to complete the second phase information, or to see the roster for the p.m., on Thursday, July 8, at the US Grant was also co-chair of the Citizen’s Task ebrate the implementation of a new recy- Force that studied the expansion. of the project, which is scheduled to cling program in Little Italy. The Califor- group’s recently-elected board of direc- Hotel, 326 Broadway. The public is invit- JULY 2010 REAL ESTATE SAN DIEGO DOWNTOWN NEWS 7 Local realtors say future is bright for downtown housing market

BY HILLARY SCHULER-JONES | DOWNTOWN NEWS since last July (as opposed to the large either has a new baby or is pregnant! declines seen previously) and more People wouldn’t decide to start their eal estate news has taken a dra- buyers paying with cash, for instance families or expand their families if matic turn in the last two years — Scott said she is also seeing empiri- they didn’t think that things were R as foreclosures, bankruptcies and cal evidence that consumers are getting better,” she said. steeply-declining sales have dominated feeling more confident. For more information or to contact the the headlines. But two local real estate “Every time I look around, somebody agents, visit www.scottfinnhomes.com. agents are optimistic about San Diego’s future, particularly downtown, and they have recently started their own business HOTEL SANDFORD to capitalize on the predicted recovery. Francine Finn and Raye Scott have a 1301 5TH AVENUE combined 45 years of real estate indus- try experience as agents, but they added “business owner” titles to their resumes $590/MONTH in June when they purchased a Winder- SENIOR RENTAL mere real estate franchise and opened 619.235.7900 an office at 560 First Ave. in the heart of the Marina District. They are the first female owners of a Windermere fran- Ray Scott (left) and Francine Finn opened a Windermere real estate office at 560 First Ave. chise in San Diego County. The two have a combined 45 years of real estate experience. COURTESY PHOTO The duo said that their decision to venture out on their own came as a “It’s a very walk-able city, it’s a very on top of that so we can educate our result of the positive indicators they have clean city, a very safe city, and it’s getting clients … it’s a full-time job.” seen regarding the market’s recovery. better every day,” Finn said. Finn said downtown’s small footprint, “The recession has been a speed bump The business partners are hoping to in comparison to other cities like San for downtown, not a roadblock, and add 40 agents to their staff within the Francisco or Seattle, will spur recovery we’ve already seen signs that it’s recov- next year and they said that although more quickly, for a variety of reasons: ering, that the worst is probably in our those agents will be selling homes new homes currently on the market are rearview mirror now … the future is throughout the county, they will all need being absorbed quickly, there are few great for the downtown,” Scott said. to be well-versed in the rapidly-evolving build-able sites left and any new con- Finn said that downtown is downtown market. struction will take three to four years to becoming an attractive area for buy- “Downtown is a market that you complete, which sets the stage for an ers not just from other parts of the have to stay on top of, because there increase in demand for a finite invento- county, which have historically is still a lot of growth to happen,” ry of existing homes. comprised about 60 percent of res- Scott said. “One unit may have a view While the pair points to numerous idents in the downtown area, but today; it may be gone tomorrow. We economic indicators that the market it WE’RE HERE FOR YOU… from other states as well. need to know that and we need to stay recovering — flat average home prices LANDLORDS, RENTAL OWNERS, PROPERTY MANAGERS

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the most popular show for PBS. People Film downtown come from all over the country to partic- It’s all ipate, and the taping is done at the con- BY CATHY ANDERSON vention center, thereby attracting peo- Happening! SAN DIEGO FILM COMMISSION ple to our wonderful downtown area. Wrap-arounds were filmed of popular Marc & Darlynne Menkin San Diego downtown provides a rich icon locations for use between commer- environment for filming. With diverse, cial breaks, which brings lots of positive colorful locations varying from historic exposure to San Diego. It will air next to modern and restaurants to entice any season. working crew, down- You may have seen Searsucker and a new town is thriving with our new Twentieth print shoots, televi- Century Fox televi- The crowd reacts to the antics of an actor in The Dinner Detective, sion commercials, sion series called “Ter- an interactive murder mystery dinner show on the second floor of the Embassy Suites Hotel. music videos, doc- riers,” starring Donal mystery dinner theater umentaries, Logue filming down- reality shows, TV town. They have “Slow down summer.” This is a song that local musician tion. No joke. Imagine our surprise when we discovered that movies and series, as recently wrapped Rob Mehl performs and it’s also our request to the universe as the nice math professor we met in line was really an actor. well as features. their 12 episodes and we roll into the second half of the year. With so many new While you’re waiting, everyone is given a name tag and There are three are ready for the fall things happening downtown, we want to do it all this summer. encouraged to have an alias. We decided to go with Chubby things that drive a The film crew from the TV series “Ter- line-up on the FX Here are two highlights that are sure to be the talk of the Limes and Abby Normal. decision as to where riers” is shown on location in down- Channel. The show is town: The people at our table were extremely nice. Too bad we town San Diego. COURTESY PHOTO to film. First and most an updated “Simon & • After taking almost a year off from the restaurant busi- couldn’t tell if they were actors or real guests. The uncertain- important is the bud- Simon” meets “Rock- ness, San Diego celebrity chef Brian Malarkey is back. The ty made for an exciting evening. get. Each project has a budget and the ford Files.” The location of the story award-winning chef and nightclub developer and Stingaree Co-owners Allison and Kasey Learned bought the fran- producer is checking our competitors to reads Ocean Beach, however, they have owner James Brennan are opening Searsucker, a 7,000- chise in San Diego because it was a good business model they see who comes in with less fees and loca- filmed all over San Diego. The show square-foot restaurant on the corner of Fifth and Market. couldn’t pass up. tion costs. Location is the second major hired more than 100 local crew people “I’m thrilled. We have a great team and a good location. I’ve “I previously acted in the Long Beach shows and loved it consideration and even with story boards and used hundreds of local people as always wanted to have my own restaurant, so I’m excited,” because performers may actually be seated at your table, so and art directors determining the “look,” extras. They also used hundreds of local Malarkey said. part of the fun from the beginning is trying to figure out locations must stay on budget. Finally, hotel rooms and services. Millions of Named after the fabric originally worn by the working class who’s involved in the crime and who’s not,” Allison said. the infrastructure is a factor and that dollars were spent in San Diego, which but now a popular fashion trend, Searsucker will offer some- Marco Garcia, who chose “Fingers” as his alias, said he includes qualified crews, talent and film- gives our economy a boost. Now, let’s thing for everyone. had fun trying to make people think he was part of the show. related services and hotels. hope the ratings are good in the fall so “I wanted to build a place where people can come, eat good He was so good that some people thought he was the murder- Last month was busy downtown. The we can have them back again to film food and hang out with friends as long as they want. This er. Turns out he was a local firefighter celebrating Father’s Day popular reality show “What Not to another season! will be a neighborhood restaurant, a friendly place with a with his wife. Wear” was downtown filming on the Surveying each project after they film nice atmosphere,” Malarkey said. “I love doing stuff where I have to figure things out,” he Embarcadero and Marina Park. Reality here determined that $50 million was The new American classic menu will include quail, rabbit- said. “I had never done a show like this before. I liked how it shows typically have smaller crews and spent in San Diego this year by the film and-rattlesnake sausage, pork belly and locally-brewed beers. was interactive and you could go to another table and mess less in their budget to spend. The impact industry. Not bad! Live music will also be part of the scene. Another plus — with people in a fun way.” to the community is less, too, and they guests will be able to interact with Malarkey thanks to the We do have some tips. Embassy Suites will validate your tend to move around at a faster pace. — Cathy Anderson is the president and exhibition kitchen with bar-style seating. Down the road, parking ticket, so don’t waste time looking for a spot. Don’t be About a year ago, Stephen Scott (who CEO of the San Diego Film Commission, there will be brunch, a lunch counter and late-night service. afraid to visit other tables. As Marco told us — it’s fun to keep is one of the team at the Film Commis- and Film Commissioner of San Diego. Seems like these two have thought of everything. people guessing. In the end, our two guesses were actually sion) pitched “Antique Road Show” for Anderson has earned a national reputa- • The Dinner Detective is a brand new interactive murder audience members. And that friendly guy who sat with us? He San Diego and now the popular PBS tion for developing programs to foster the mystery dinner show. It all happens on the second floor of was an actor. Yup, we were punked. show is here filming three episodes of growth of the production industry in the the Embassy Suites Hotel and unlike other shows, the action their six-episode tour. There are more region, and for making America’s Finest starts right away. That’s because the actors aren’t in costumes — Marc and Darlynne Menkin are the co-owners of Where You than 10 million viewers for “Antique City “Hollywood South” for more than 23 practicing their lines backstage. They’re mingling with the Want To Be Tours. Many of their tours and teambuilding Scavenger Road Show” each week and it remains years. real guests, posing as happy couples and tourists on vaca- Hunts feature secret downtown areas. www.wheretours.com

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switched to using 100 percent sustainably-farmed, free-range cent over the previous year. THK continues to bring out new poultry from Petaluma Poultry. Postins is proud that they do all products. Recent additions to the line include Keen, a back-to- their own selection and purchase of fresh ingredients for their pet basics, more economical dehydrated raw food for “hounds on a foods, using no by-products, genetically-modified crops, hor- budget,” that uses the same high quality, but simpler, less expen- mone or antibiotic-fed meats, and no corn, wheat or soy prod- sive ingredients: Lithe, a therapeutic anti-inflammatory herbal tea ucts, often the source of pets’ allergies. for dogs; and Wishes, a dehydrated Icelandic haddock fish treat. “There’s no excuse that we didn’t know what’s going into (our An as yet-unnamed haddock-based diet will launch this summer. products),” she said. For Postins, ethics, sustainability and environmental responsi- What started as a small, home-based business in 2002 with an bility are as important as high quality nutrition. THK does not initial run of 2,000 pounds of one dehydrated raw diet — Verve, offer its products in any store selling puppies and kittens from sold only on the Internet — grew in 2009 to 1.2 million pounds of puppy mills or mass breeders. six different dehydrated formulas for dogs and one for cats, plus She stresses that the company began not as a way to make an array of all-natural, human-grade supplements and treats for money, but “as a solution to the problem of how to feed good raw pets, sold in more than 1,700 resellers in the U.S. and Canada. All food and a healthy diet and get back to basics. It’s really slow food products are taste-tested and consumed by THK’s lively canine for pets.” office staff, plus “retired” feline Harry who works from home. For more information and product availability, visit www.the- Despite the recession, the company’s 2009 sales grew 29 per- honestkitchen.com Remember to practice summer safety for your pets year-round

By Sindi Somers/San Diego Pets you don’t have air conditioning or want to One last but crucial reminder is to never minimize its usage, keep it cooler inside by leave your dog in the car on a hot day. We are blessed to live in sunny San closing the blinds. You might want to leave Even in the shade with the windows By Nicole Sours Larson Diego, however we need to remember to at least one window accessible for pets to down, the interior of a car can reach more pratice hot-weather safety tips year-round. see out. Some pets choose to rest on a tiled than 100 degrees in mere minutes. Leav- Local businesswoman Lucy Postins of The Honest Kitchen With the onset of summer, it is especially floor to stay cool. ing a dog in an open-bed truck while driv- (THK) has a passion for her pets’ health and well-being, a practi- important to consider our pets’ potential When it comes time for exercise, ex- ing or stopped is also dangerous. In cal turn of mind and entrepreneurial instincts. to become overheated and dehydrated. treme caution should be used on hot days. addition to the hazards of the sun’s rays, This trait has enabled her to develop her ideas for healthful, Fresh, cool drinking water needs to be Schedule your dog’s walks, playtime, flying debris can get into animal’s eyes. holistic pet foods and treats into a successful business which has available at all times for pets. On hot days beach visits and other outings in the Keeping these precautions in mind can thrived in the aftermath of the 2007 pet food recall, despite the re- you might want to put bowls in different evenings and early mornings to avoid the help you enjoy a safe, healthy and happy cession, as consumers seek higher quality, additive- and chemical- areas, making it easier for pets to get to sun when it is at its hottest. This can help summer with your pets. I welcome your free foods for their dogs and cats. water and stay hydrated. Place water diminish the risk of your dog overheating questions and comments. You can e-mail Postins, CEO and chief nutritionist for THK, which produces bowls in shaded areas to stay cool. or getting heatstroke, which can be fatal. me at [email protected] or visit me on- dehydrated human-grade raw food for both dogs and cats, Cats instinctively get their moisture Sidewalks, pavement and sand can also line at www.wildtame.com. started her company in 2002 after she began developing raw diet from food. If they are on a dry kibble diet, get very hot on your pet’s paw pads. Paw alternatives for her Rhodesian ridgeback, Mosi. The Bird Rock consider integrating moist food. You can boots are available for those dogs willing resident had trained in England at the Moreton Morrell College of even manually add a little extra water to to wear them. Agriculture in equine and business studies, and had previously whatever they are eating. If your cat does When venturing out, it can be beneficial worked with a Southern California pet food manufacturer as an drink from the water bowl, giving some for some pets to wear sunscreen. If the an- equine and canine nutritionist. form of moistened food is still highly ben- imal is a hairless breed or has been shaved, “When I got Mosi I was interested in (making) a raw food diet eficial and encouraged year-round. the shaved or exposed skin is at risk for for him. I wound up with a messy kitchen and looked for an eas- In addition to proper hydration, pro- sunburn. In addition, the nose — espe- ier way to feed him,” she said. viding adequate shade is essential if your cially pale-nosed cats and dogs — need She explored the concept of a dehydrated raw diet, which she pets are outside for any length of time. A protection. There are sunscreens designed Overnight/Day Pet & feels is safer than raw food because meats and eggs are heated to doghouse can trap heat and should not be specifically for pets, but human-grade sen- House Sitting about 120 degrees and the fruits and vegetables to under 104 de- considered shade. Nor is a shady tree al- sitive skin and baby sunscreens can be OK. Dog Walking grees, yet are still considered raw. Postins tested different combi- ways sufficient. Consider installing an Some ingredients, however, such as com- Training & more! nations of ingredients and formulations for Mosi and awning or other tented structure that will mon zinc oxide, are toxic if licked off and FREE Consultation commissioned a human food commercial kitchen in Los Angeles FREE remain shaded regardless of which direc- should always be avoided. Bringing along Additional Pets to make several dehydrated test blends. These original blends, all tion the sun is shining. Airflow through water on walks and excursions is also a Licensed/Insured/Bonded Animal Care Specialists made from meats, vegetables and fruits graded for human con- the structure is also important. good idea. Portable water bowls are avail- 858.397.8338 sumption, remain among THK’s core products. If pets are indoors during the day and able for pets in a variety of styles. www.DivinePetCare.com THK uses organic produce when possible and has just

TOP 10 SAFETY TIPS FOR JULY 4TH 1 DO NOT take your pet to fire- 5 Make sure your pets are wear- never leave alcoholic drinks works displays. ing identification tags- if they es- where your pets can reach them. cape their confines, they can be 2 8 Do not leave your pet alone in Keep your pets indoors in a easily identified. sheltered, quiet area. your car. 6 Never leave pets unattended, 3 Consider boarding your pet for 9 Turn on your radio or television even in a fenced yard or on a to help alleviate loud noises. the night if you will be out late. chain. 4 10 Do not use fireworks around Consult with your Veterinarian 7 If the party is at your place, for ways to keep your pet calm. your pets. JULY 2010 10 SAN DIEGO DOWNTOWN NEWS SPORTS Should the Friars stand pat? Padres face dilemma come trade deadline

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Before the start of the season, most analysts predicted frequently mentioned — are first baseman Adrian Gonza- 2010 would be a rebuilding year for the Padres. Three lez and closer Heath Bell. Gonzalez ($4.875 million) and months into the season, however, the Padres are still at the Bell ($4 million) make up 23 percent of the Padres’ total top of the National League West, coupling strong pitching 2010 payroll of $38,199,300. and smart baseball to If the Padres trade Gon- become one of the zalez, an internal replace- league’s biggest surprises. ment would likely be Kyle Along with those not- Blanks, who is currently so-lofty preseason predic- in the minors after hitting tions came the assump- .157 in 103 at-bats to tion that when the July 31 start this season. Bell non-waiver trade deadline could be replaced as closer rolled around, the Padres by middle relievers Luke would be sellers, looking Gregerson or Mike to move their players with Adams, but the Padres high price tags for cheap- might not want to mess er talent. Such a move with the core of a bullpen would continue to build that has been one of the the team while maintain- best in baseball so far this ing the payroll figure season. mandated by manage- Should the Friars be in ment. the surprising role of buy- The Friars’ front office ers when the trade dead- made a similar trade in line comes, the team 2009, when they sent ace would probably look to pitcher Jake Peavy to the add power to their lineup. White Sox for four play- In spite of the Padres’ suc- ers, including current starting pitcher Clayton Richard. cess this year, their hitters are near the bottom of the When the trade happened on Aug. 1 last year, the team league in home runs and batting average. was 19 games under .500 and last in the division. The Padres could also opt to stand pat at the deadline, Now with multiple games over .500 and with one of the counting on their bats to heat up and their pitchers stay- National League’s best records through June, the Padres’ ing healthy in what is shaping up to be a four-team race front office must decide this month whether the team will in the NL West. Their decision could depend on what the be sellers, stand pat with current players, or even look to division rival Rockies, Dodgers and Giants do next month. add a player or two who could make the difference in the For a team that has a shot at the playoffs for the first race for a division title late in the season. The decision is time since 2007, the Padres would be best served to shop not an easy one for management and General Manager the market at the trade deadline for ways to make this Jed Hoyer to make. year’s team a stronger contender. Whatever decision the If the Padres decide to be sellers at the deadline, the front office makes next month, it will affect the team for a two most moveable players on the roster — and the two few seasons to come.

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BY THOMAS CONROY | DOWNTOWN NEWS award-winning beer, Shakespeare Pub & Grille is one of the best locations in On a summer night four years ago, I San Diego to take in all the action from encountered a young woman sobbing South Africa. The atmosphere is lively, as on a street corner in the Gaslamp District soccer fans from all over the world come of downtown San Diego. I asked if there together here to cheer their countrymen was anything I could do to help her. She on. Shakespeare can accommodate any said nothing could be done as her team party size, as they have a heated patio was just eliminated from World Cup that overlooks the downtown skyline. competition. All matches will be shown live, but there That’s called passion, as soccer or will be a $10 admission for selected non-American football is universally World Cup contests. Management will loved. The failure by most Americans to credit your bill that day if your tab appreciate this sport is often put aside exceeds $10. Patrons will not have the by its enthusiasts every four years. The opportunity to reserve tables as it’s a first atmosphere in South Africa is at a fever come, first serve basis. They expect full pitch level with anticipation to the start capacity for most matches. of the quarterfinal round. In downtown, • Another classic soccer meeting place there are plenty of places that will make is Dublin Square, an authentic Irish pub your viewing of the World Cup a mem- located in the heart of downtown. All orable experience. Whether you’re look- of the World Cup matches are free to ing for a rowdy atmosphere, delicious Final, you might see a similar event view, but expect to encounter an intense food or beer overflowing from the tap, again coordinated in a matter of days. patriotic spirit from the patrons. Man- there’s a place for everyone to root their “Our neighborhood has a great cul- agement is pleased to see a growing country onto victory. tural mix (dominated by Italians, Mexi- interest shown by all as the tournament One of the best places to watch World cans and English) and you cannot help progresses. Cup action is on the streets of Little Italy. yourself but get caught up in the pride The interior has the feel of a pub I was fortunate enough to watch the shown by all,” Gomez said. “Our local straight out of Ireland, as they offer a 2006 World Cup Final (Italy vs. France) establishments are showing the games wide selection of craft beers and a menu on JumboTrons that were set up at var- live and everywhere you go people are that showcases a variety of Irish-Amer- ious points throughout the neighbor- talking World Cup.” ican delicacies. Everyone raves about hood. And you can’t help but get caught If such an event were to happen two breakfast items, Tullamore’s Irish up with the pride and passion displayed again, one suggestion is to get there early Country Twist (corned beef topped with from the residents celebrating their for big matches, as people stake out their sunny-side eggs) or Irish Farm Platter beloved country’s win. spots all along India Street. You can (O’Brien potatoes smothered with eggs Chris Gomez, district manager of the expect to see Italy’s competitors hung in and melted cheese) that well-represent Little Italy Association of San Diego, effigy from the neighborhood’s light the true taste of Irish cuisine. cannot guarantee another outdoor posts. And if they repeat as champions, event of this nature for this year’s World this could become the rowdiest party — Thomas Conroy is a free-lance Cup. But if Italy is fortunate enough to held this summer in San Diego. writer in San Diego who specializes in make a return appearance in the Grand • With an excellent British menu and sports reporting. JULY 2010 FOOD & DRINK SAN DIEGO DOWNTOWN NEWS 11

Don’t fall for those fancy port glasses from the big crystal houses. The best port glass is any tulip-shaped glass. Vinyard Port for dummies Place Who thought this up? Very simply, it was juice in a non-vintage year? Well, one the English. During their long war with or more of the following happens: MIKE KALLAY France, England looked to their seaport Wine is bottled and offered for sale. allies for many things, including wine. This is called ruby port. Hey, isn’t Unfortunately, the wine didn’t have 1. s I write this, the sun is setting in that the same as vintage port? Yup, great closures and would spoil before San Diego — and a perfect except that the date can’t be put on the making it to England. Thus, the idea of excuse to bust into the 20-year label. It’s non-vintage vintage port. This A “upping” the alcohol to protect the wine tawny sitting on the shelf. is usually the least expensive port. on its voyage. A happy accident — much What’s the difference between ruby like champagne, or heavily hopped ales. Wine is bottled and held back for a and tawny, vintage, LBV, Colheita and Alright, now that I understand port few more years (four to six total dated single Quinta vintage port? Well, 2. wines, what are the differences between years) and sold with a date on it. This is fresh off our tasting/education with Tay- the different styles? At this point, noth- late bottle vintage, or LBV for short. The lor Fladgate, I thought that I’d spell out ing. All port wine is finished in the same idea here is to offer a non-vintage expres- the process in a very concise format so way. Much of the pressing of the grapes sion of one vintage with proper mini- that even a wine novice could under- is done by foot. This is because most of mum age on it to enjoy on release. These stand it and use it to impress their friends the Douro was without electricity until wines sell for a fraction of a normal vin- and family. 1979. The juice gets a little taste of fer- tage year with the benefit of being ready What is port wine? Easy. Port wine is mentation, then it gets punched in the to drink. a fortified wine from the Douro region of face with the addition of brandy. Where Portugal that has been “shipped” Wine is bottled, labeled with a vin- then does it go? Wood vats called “pipes.” through the city of Porto or Oporto, tage, but not from a vintage year. All port wine stays in these wood vats 3. depending on your language. This is single Quinta vintage port. The until the second spring after harvest. It is What does fortified mean? Well, port house wants to showcase their best wine at this point that each individual port wine begins just like any regular wine. from the single estate and designate it house makes the decision to ... The grapes are grown, harvested, with a vintage year. These wines typi- pressed and allowed to “macerate” with cally sell at a steep discount to vintage the skins (unless it’s a white port) for just Declare a Vintage! years, but can be the second most expen- a few days. The wine begins its initial That’s the goal with all of your port. sive of the ports. fermentation, only to be stopped quite Declaring a vintage means putting the Wine is put in small barrels for abruptly by the addition of a distilled year of harvest on the label, waiting for 4.some time. If the wine from one spirit, which most of the time is a the scores from Parker & Speculator, and year’s harvest gets mixed with one or brandy. When you add something with then jacking up the price to get the most more other harvest years, this is what is the high level of alcohol like a brandy, for your juice. known as “tawny” port. The age on a the first thing to happen is that the yeast But, the better houses only declare a bottle of tawny represents the “average doing its work on fermenting the sug- few vintages per decade, and even when age” of wines in the mix. A 10-year ars to alcohol are instantly killed. Most they do, they pick only the best juice, tawny would have an average age of 10 ports are allowed to ferment to about 5 sometimes a fraction of their entire har- years, and a 40-year one would equal an percent alcohol before the 80 proof vest. average age of 40 years. We tried a 40- brandy is added. What you’re left with is If they declare a vintage, the wine year tawny at the Taylor tasting that had a wine with high alcohol (~20 percent) goes into bottles for aging and eventual its oldest harvest year as 1909! Tawny and a good amount of residual sugar sale. ports usually have a brownish tint and are (r/s, if you want to sound cool). What happens to all of the juice not Why the heck would you want this? included with the vintage, or all of the SEE PORT, Page 14

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The Cohn David and Lesley Cohn, with partner Deborah Scott, Restaurant Group owns continue to create a dynasty of popular restaurants and operates 12 San Diego BY HILARY SCHULER-JONES | DOWNTOWN NEWS restaurants: As the old adage goes, when life hands serve topping bar. It would be the first of That type of visionary thinking is still you lemons, make lemonade — unless many innovative ideas the Cohns would evident in the Cohns’ eclectic portfolio of 333 Pacific you are David and Lesley Cohn, owners implement in their restaurants. 12 San Diego-area restaurants and one Blue Point Coastal of Cohn Restaurant Group (CRG). In When the burger joint became a hit, franchise, none of which are exactly their case, when life handed them a Lesley said the Cohn family considered alike. The cuisine varies from Pacific Rim- Cuisine struggling meat market, they made a opening more locations with the same inspired fare at Kemo Sabe to French successful burger restaurant. concept — until 1986, when they fell Corvette Diner country dishes at Thee Bungalow to Today, the Cohns own some of San in love with a location in Hillcrest and Northwest-fusion recipes at Indigo Grill. Gaslamp Strip Club Diego’s most popular establishments, came up with the idea for the Corvette Over the last three decades, the Cohns including Corvette Diner and Gaslamp Diner, a boisterous 1950s-style eatery have continued to find opportunities Indigo Grill Strip Club. But their entrance into that has become well-known for its loud that others have missed and have con- Island Prime & C-level restaurants in the mid-1980s came as a waitresses and bright neon décor. sistently created distinctive restaurants result of trying to beef up a different However, the Hillcrest of 1986 was a with a unique variety of menu options. Kemo Sabe venture that was suffering from unfor- far cry from the gastronomic hot spot Part of the group’s success seems to La Jolla Strip Club tunate timing. that it has become today.Only two other stem from the addition of executive chef “Honestly, it was a little bit by acci- restaurants were open at the time, and and partner Deborah Scott. She joined Tea Pavilion dent,” Lesley said of their first foray into the neighborhood was “pretty gritty,” the Cohns in 1995 and has consistent- Pineapple Grill the restaurant business. “David’s fami- Lesley said. ly been voted San Diego’s top chef by ly … settled in San Diego in the very early “Nobody could believe we would go patrons across the county (including The Prado ’80s, and they had opened up a Mid- into a neighborhood [where] there was voters in the 2010 Peninsula Beacon western-style meat market called Iowa very little going on,” she said. “But my Readers Choice Awards) for her involve- Thee Bungalow Meat Farms, and it was right at the time husband … really had the vision to move ment with Indigo Grill, Kemo Sabe and when Californians stopped eating red forward with that.” Island Prime and C-level. meat. Everyone looked at each other and With Lesley on board as the interior “She’s fabulous,” Lesley said of Scott. said, ‘We’ve got to do something a little decorator and David managing opera- “She’s in the restaurants all the time, bit different,’ so we started with a very, tions (plus some help from David’s par- she recognizes guests, they love her, she very small restaurant, a burger concept.” ents), they managed to not only make the talks to them … she really is all-in-one.” They soon added frozen yogurt to the restaurant a success but also transform the David and Lesley Cohn in the dining area at the Blue Point restaurant, 565 Fifth Ave. DON BALCH | Downtown News menu, becoming San Diego’s first self- neighborhood. SEE, COHN Page 13 It is time to Explore Paso Robles wine in San Diego

BY HILARY SCHULER-JONES | DOWNTOWN NEWS Half of the region sits just several miles wines two distinct identities in many fla- left its imprint in the soil, which is full of from the ocean, on the west side of Hwy. vors, and fierce competition between the calcareous limestone, giving the taste of San Diego is a fast-growing market for 46, so grapes there get a strong coastal two halves has yielded truly amazing wine Adelaida’s wine an earthy, mineral qual- wineries all over the world, but some of influence, with cooler temperatures and for every palate. Some of the following ity.Since all of their wine is estate grown, the best wines come from a region mere frequent fog. wineries plan to expand their distribution that taste profile is evident in each bottle. hours away. The other half is delineated by Hwy. in San Diego in the future: A representative from Adelaida recom- Paso Robles, a town 30 minutes north 101 and a mountain range, which halts Adelaida Cellars mended trying the 2008 HMR Estate of San Luis Obispo, was once the land of the marine influence and causes temper- Chardonnay and the 2007 HMR Estate Adelaida Cellars is located on the west cattle ranchers. But in the last two atures to soar past 100 degrees even into Pinot Noir to get a good sense of the side of Hwy.46, in an area that used to be decades, wine producers have flooded to the fall. part of the ocean floor. That history has the area for its unique terroir and climate. These geographic features give Paso SEE PASO, Page 13 FOOD & DRINK

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Richard Walker’s Pancake House Panificio e Ristorante Solunto Wolf fy’s Place Richard Walker’s Pancake House, an upscale fusion of Panificio e Ristorante Solunto has been around for over Wolffy's Place-authentic Chicago Eatery featuring traditional and gourmet breakfast favorites, is now open 40 years. The name change from Solunto Baking Co is Chicago Vienna hotdogs,Italian Beef on Gonnella rolls, in the Marina District in downtown San Diego. Serving only to show that we added a restaurant for the Baby back BBQ ribs, Chicago Deep Dish Pizza as well as classic-style griddlecakes, crepes, omelets and other spe- evening. The décor has changed as well to uplift the thin crust, Brats, Italian and Polish sausage, and a full cialties, this pancake house is certain to become the “pre- ambiance for day and night. One of the last original bar with happy hour 3pm-6pm M-F with 2 for 1 beers, mier” breakfast destination for San Diego's residents, family members still runs the new transition of a land- and 4$ wells, half price appetisers and 3$ sandwiches; employees and the tourist community! Open 6:30 a.m. to mark that made San Diego exuberant in delicious Sicil- come watch all Bears, Bulls and Blackhawk games on 2:30 p.m. 7 days a week, and if you are unable to stay and ian style bread, cookies and pastries. Hours are as fol- Direct T.V. enjoy the atmosphere, take Richard Walker’s with you as lows: Bakery/Lunchtime Monday 9AM-3PM, Tues-Fri we prepare orders to go. 9AM-5PM, Saturday 8AM-5PM Sunday 8AM-4PM Din- nertime Tues-Sat 5PM-10PM JULY 2010 PERFORMING ARTS SAN DIEGO DOWNTOWN NEWS 13 A broadway hit, three musicals and Summer Pops

THE LIVELY ARTS Charlene Baldridge

Music in the outdoors fills down- town in July. Catch some notes at the following venues: San Diego Repertory Theatre Sam Woodhouse stages the Broadway hit musical “Hair- spray.” Peter van The Summer Pops will present Kool & the Gang, July 9 to 10, featuring (from left) Dennis Norden plays Edna Thomas, George Brown, Robert “Kool” Bell and Ronald Khalis Bell. Photo by Silvia Mautner Turnblad and Steve Gunderson “her” husband, Wilbur. www.broadwaysd.com or (619) Labor Day weekend, with July programs Teen roles are played 570-1100. featuring Kool & the Gang (July 9-10) plus the music of Abba (July 16-17) and by students from San In Balboa Park Diego School of Cre- Motown (July 30-31) — 7:30 p.m. each Starlight Musicals presents the ative & Performing night. Embarcadero Marina Park, romantic classic musical “The Pajama Arts. July 17-Aug. www.sandiegosymphony.com or (619) Game,” which concerns a union advo- 15 at the Lyceum Stage, San Diego 235-0804. cate’s conflict with her boss that Repertory Theatre, 79 Horton Plaza. turns into a battle of the sexes. Hit www.sdrep.org, (619) 544-1000. At the Old Globe tunes are “Hey There” and “Her- Three productions of the 2010 nando’s Hideaway.” Thursday- Shakespeare Festival 2010 continue At the Civic Theatre Sunday, July 15-Aug. 1, 8 p.m., July 6-11 Broadway San Diego pre- at the Old Globe: “King Lear,” starring Starlight Bowl, Pan American Plaza, sents three-time Tony Award-winning Robert Foxworth in the title role, and Balboa Park, www.starlightheatre.org musical, “Avenue Q.” The story con- “The Taming of the Shrew” with Jonno or (619) 232-STAR. cerns recent college grad Princeton Roberts and Emily Swallow, plus as he settles in Manhattan and stars Alan Bennett’s “The Madness of George Embarcadero III.” They play in alternating repertory actors/puppets in compromising sit- Marina Park South uations (parent discretion advised due through the end of September. Infor- to full puppet nudity). San Diego Civic San Diego Summer Pops is under way mation: www.theoldglobe.com or Theatre, 1100 Third Avenue at B Street, with programs every weekend through (619) 23-GLOBE.

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Scott, who hails from Virginia, said that her natural Southern hospitality has helped her engage customers. “If your guests aren’t happy, then there is no point,” Scott said. “There is only one way to really, truly know, and that is to talk to them yourself.” Both Lesley and Scott attribute CRG’s accomplishments to their commitment to hospitality, but Scott said that their achievements to date can also be credit- ed to the unique strengths that each partner brings to the business. “David has an extremely great mar- keting background, and he is an amaz- ing businessman,” Scott said. “Lesley is very creative in her design and she is very, very good at creating an image in a restaurant through design. I like the presentation and the development of the menu and the concept … so I think between us we have a good energy and I think we all bring something impor- tant to the table.” A view of downtown from the Cohn’s Island Prime restaurant, 880 Harbor Island Drive.

here in 2009, its market share suffered, farming, which means they don’t have PASO but Wanagat’s goal for 2010 is to any installed irrigation, and the grapes CONTINUED FROMPage 12 rebuild in the region. they grow must rely solely on rainfall as Its go-to wine is the Mon Beau Rouge, the water source. They farm organically wines they offer. a unique blend of counoise, mourvedre, and the grapes they source from other “People think of Paso Robles as a grenache and syrah. It is a big, peppery vineyards come from sustainable farms. warmer growing region, but those two wine made in 30 percent new French “Avintage is only captured when you are Burgundian wines that are typical- oak barrels, and it would be a good addi- aren’t irrigating away what happened ly grown in a cooler climate,” explained tion to many of the local Italian restau- that year,” David said. “It requires us to Paul Sowerby, Adelaida’s national sales rants and steakhouses in the area. be better farmers. We are riding the representative. weather rollercoaster.” Minassian-Young David said wines from 2007 Clautiere Vineyards Vineyards should be particularly good, Clautiere is arguably better known for Minassian-Young is owned and oper- because the limited rainfall in Paso its Alice in Wonderland-themed tasting ated by David and Amparo Young. David that year generated smaller room than its wine, but its sales and is a native of San Diego and visits his yields with higher quality grapes. marketing director Ron Wannagat said parents here frequently.The duo bought Try the 2007 Black St. Peter for a that in 2008 San Diego was one of its the vineyard in 2003 and released their unique blend. It contains zin- biggest restaurant markets. After losing first commercial vintage in 2004. fandel, mourvedre, petite sirah, its distributor and seven area sales reps The Amparos are committed to dry carignon and viognier. JULY 2010 14 SAN DIEGO DOWNTOWN NEWS FILM PORT CONTINUED FROMPage 11 The ultimate wave comes to San Diego via IMAX much lighter in fruit and much more pronounced in BY JOHNNY MCDONALD | DOWNTOWN NEWS nutty, butterscotch and marzipan flavors. The last port, and one of my favorites (other San Diego was considered the likely venue for the 5.than the first four favorites) is kind of a cross premier IMAX surfing film titled “Ultimate Wave between number 2 and number 4. Colheita ports Tahiti,” which has opened its summer run at the are those from non-vintage years that spend the Reuben H. Fleet’s Science Center. first few years with all of the wine, but when a “And why not? This is a great surfing community,” vintage doesn’t get declared, the wines go into said executive producer Jeff Cutler before the press barrel — for a long time! The amount of time is preview in the big domed theater. The film opens to determined by the customer. The wine doesn’t get the public today, July 1. bottled until a customer orders it. Don’t think of Cutler speaks with some authority because he lived the customer as an individual, but more likely an in Cardiff by the Sea as a youth, and is able to recall importer of wine from another country. They’ll also surfing off the shores of La Jolla, Mission Beach bottle it, put the date of the harvest year (not a and Ocean Beach. vintage), and ship it. These wines to me are the “San Diego is so much more surf-driven than Los best example of one harvest, along with barrel Angeles, for example,” he said. “You don’t have the aging, making it a cross between ruby, tawny and big swells here but you don’t need big waves like Tahi- vintage, all in one. ti and Hawaii for good surfing. There are a variety of Are we clear on all of this, or did I just confuse breakers.” the heck out of you? The film is a production of Steven Low, who is Oh, one more thing. I posted a ques- described by Cutler as an ocean fanatic with a passion tion/contest on Twitter about the difference for the Polynesian waters of the South Pacific. between a ruby a tawny port — in one word. Low has worked with noted director-producer Nobody got it right. This is right from Robert James Cameron on “Titanic” and “Volcanoes of the Bower, seventh generation of the Fladgate fami- Deep Sea.” ly. The difference is: air. Rubies are bottle aged, “When the idea came up, we knew it would be tawnies are barrel aged. The slats in the barrel about an area he knew,” said Cutler, who now lives in allow oxygen in to accelerate the “aging” of the Atlanta, “And, Tahiti had such a wide variety of good ruby ports. This softening would roughly equal in surf.” a very short time the aging you’d see in a bottle The IMAX Tahiti film is expected to be shown in over a very long time. 150 locations including Munich and Paris. So, there you go. All port starts out the same. “Low did a large portion of the filming,” Cutler All ports start out as Ruby ports. The path after said. “He’s a hands-on director and understands Nine-time world surfing champion Kelly Slater rides Tahiti’s the first two years is where things get different. IMAX’s large format cameras better than anyone in famed surf site Teahupo’o in “Ultimate Wave Tahiti,” now One last piece of advice: Don’t fall for those the world.” showing at the Reuben H. Fleet’s Science Center. fancy port glasses from the big crystal houses. The film is a blend of surfing and ocean science, COURTESY PHOTO Even Mr. Bower from Taylor Fladgate agreed with starring nine-time world surfing champion Kelly me — the best port glass is any tulip-shaped glass. Slater and Tahitian Raimana Van Bastolaer in Tahi- We use brandy snifters and I wouldn’t have it ti’s famed surf site, Teahupo’o. any other way! Viewers will see the power and speed of surfing school surfing format which just completed a tourna- Finally, this article is done, the night is in full on nature’s most intense ocean waves in a series of ment in San Clemente. effect, and my glass of wine is empty. I think it’s multiple angles and views. “Surfing was probably considered a fad in the time to steal another pour. Cutler is founder of the National Surf League, an 1950s,” Cutler said. “It went from the sub culture organization that was started in Encinitas, a team- ‘70s to a new full-blown influential facet of pop cul- —Mike Kallay and his wife, Stephanie, own the Cask based competition he ran for four or five years. From ture with a lifestyle for apparel, an influence on music Room, a wine bar in East Village. www.caskroom.com this stemmed the nation’s only team-based high and other trends.”

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BY DARLYNNE REYES MENKIN | DOWNTOWN NEWS

It’s a typical summer day in San Diego — 72 degrees, clear blue skies and plenty of sunshine. Sounds like a perfect day to spend outdoors soaking up the rays. The only question now is what’s there to do? If you’re into amaz- ing views and hanging out with the cool crowd, there are a slew of hotel rooftop swimming pools worth check- ing out. • At the Hard Rock Hotel, get ready to party like a rock star. Comfortable chaise lounge chairs, VIP cabanas, daybeds and a spectacular view over- looking Fifth Avenue and the San The excitement is contagious at Intervention, held every Sunday at the The Hard Rock Hotel. Yes, there is a pool nearby somewhere. COURTESY PHOTO Diego Convention Center are all part of the hotel’s Float pool lounge scene. the eyes knocked out and he really Se San Diego also has its share of On Sundays, this popular rooftop is keeps the music live. It’s non-stop,” he glamorous pool parties. For those who transformed into Intervention or as the said “The heat, the pool and the beau- refuse to let the weekend end, Escape locals say — the ultimate summer get- tiful ladies are excellent nutrients for Sunday is held from 2 p.m. to sunset. away. the eyes. I’m feeling pretty healthy by Its motto? Relax, Refresh and “This is the best pool party in San the end of the party.” Revive. Diego. It’s great people watching and Intervention ticket prices vary “It’s a fun event and high energy. the DJs are out of this world,” Anthony between $20 and $100 and yes, that There’s no cover charge and everyone Rujillo said. includes access to the pool. is welcome, “said Craig Waterman, Tommy Tranbu, a frequent Float • Up the street is Se San Diego’s Siren general manager of Se San Diego. guest agreed. Pool & Uberlounge — a stylish 7,000- • Solamar Terrace, located on the “Where else would you want to be square-foot pool deck and lounge fea- fourth floor of Hotel Solamar is anoth- on a hot summer day?” he asked. turing private cabanas with bottle ser- er favorite. The hotel’s rooftop pool and Employees at Intervention are a big vice and an infinity edge pool. The LoungeSix is a winning combination part of the experience. One guy man- ultra chic rooftop is a huge hit with with its unique rooftop garden and city ning the grill who goes by the name locals. skyline views. The swanky outdoor “Ninja” flashed a big smile when asked “I love it here because it’s intimate seating, private cabanas and inviting about the popular DJ Deadmau5 who and a great place to unwind and meet fire pits are a nice touch. rocked the house a few weeks back. friends after a long work day,” Lisa The pool on Solamar Terrace and LoungeSix, located on the fourth floor of Hotel Solamar is “He has this huge mouse head with Davenport said. SEE POOLS, Page 16 a winning combination with rooftop garden and city skyline views. COURTESY PHOTO Model Railroad Museum chugs along at 30

BY JOHNNY MCDONALD | DOWNTOWN NEWS the museum is my career,” said the 37-year- old. Model railroading is a meticulous work of He said he serves as a liaison from the front detailed artistry and engineering as it “tracks” office to the tiny rail yards. Founder John Pot- the fascinating days of train history. san is the executive director. To expound on the hobby’s popularity, the The men responsible for handling the con- San Diego Model Railroad Museum will show trols of the train displays will guide guests on off it’s California collections with a special 30th tours and be handy to answer questions about anniversary celebration July 31 from 11 a.m. to the engineering masterpieces of the mid-1900s 3:30 p.m. All the the whistles and make believe during the celebration. chugs will come alive in the lower level of Bal- Although the hobby would appear to be a boa Park’s Prado. plaything for the retired, Ridenhour believes This unique museum contains four enor- there’s a resurgence in interest among younger mous scale and model layouts — Cabrillo and people in model railroading. Southwestern, San Diego and Arizona Eastern, The San Diego and Arizona Eastern display is Pacific Desert Lines and the two-tier Tehachapi the center piece operated daily by San Diego Pass — built by separate model railroad clubs. Model Railroad Association members. Each lay- The museum encompasses 27,000 square out is staffed by a different club. feet of scale models, toy trains, railroad history “Roughly about 300 volunteer members take exhibits and a comprehensive railroad research part in the activities … running and building,” library. Ridenhour said. “Members operate the trains Assistant director Anthony Ridenhour daily while others come in the evenings for con- explained that it’s a hobby that finds interest struction. This is the largest and only accredit- from all ages, ed model railroad museum in North America.” Scale diorama layouts are highly-detailed and exact, such as this Tehachapi Pass exhibit by the La Mesa Model Rail- “I knew nothing about model trains but I got COURTESY PHOTO road Club at the San Diego Model Railroad Museum caught up in all the fun six years ago and now SEE MODEL, Page 16 JULY 2010 16 SAN DIEGO DOWNTOWN NEWS SUMMER IN THE CITY Make your Appointment Today! Hear Better Tomorrow! Hats Off to Local Milliner Diana Cavagnaro Downtown hat designer preps for opening day at Del Mar

BY MEAGHAN CLARK | DOWNTOWN NEWS

It’s obvious that Diana Cavagnaro has a passion for hats, and not just because she’s always seen wearing one. When talking about millinery’s history or her own line — Designer Millinery — she lights up. “I just love wearing hats,” she said in her Gaslamp Quarter loft that doubles as a work space. Cavagnaro has worked in millinery since 1981, learning the trade as an 1310 ROSECRANS ST. SUITE A, assistant in the Old Globe Theater’s SAN DIEGO, CA 92106 • 619.756.7848 millinery department before she earned WALK-INS WELCOME, NOW ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS her degree in fashion at Mesa College. Hat designer and fashion expert Diana Cavagnaro bases her Designer Millinery work space M-F 8-4:30, Sat 9-12pm DENA J. RISO, Au.D Her downtown business has earned in a Gaslamp Quarter loft. MEAGHAN CLARK | Downtown News peninsulahearingcenter.com DOCTOR OF AUDIOLOGY national recognition after she creat- ed a well-publicized hat for Morgan “Anyone that has a head size that’s mens’ ties, a potato burlap sack and vin- Fairchild during her days on the sit- larger or smaller gets so excited that they tage ribbons. com “Fashion House” and also a hat for can come here and I can make a hat “I love to repurpose things and like to Oprah Winfrey. that fits their head,” she said. use vintage supplies so that when I put Even with national exposure, Cav- After just a few measurements and something together it makes it one of a agnaro’s biggest day of the year is the about seven hours, a Designer Millinery kind,” she said. opening day at the Del Mar races. The creation is ready to wear. It isn’t easy to forget one of Cav- local event has the designer prepping She attributes her current success to agnaro’s hats. months ahead of time. young women, especially those that take “Everybody has their own style and “Most people want the hat first and her hat making classes at Mesa College. personality,” she said, a trait she trans- then they go out and buy the dress “It’s really changed [since the ‘80s] lates into each design, making a Cav- because [the hat] is the focal point,” she because the younger generation loves to agnaro hat a work of art. said. “I always call [opening day] the wear hats,” she said. Just as obvious as her devotion to biggest fashion show of the year.” Her expanding business is expected to millinery is her volunteer work. Cav- Cavagnaro has fitted some of San grow with a line of golf hats and a store agnaro donates her time and skills to Diego celebrities for the annual summer in Los Angeles. cancer patients with the Look Good, Feel event, including Aloha Taylor and Kim- Hats in every shape and size line the Better program, teaching cancer patients berly Hunt. walls of her small showroom and work- to tie head scarves and wear hats. Unlike department store finds, all of place. Large brimmed hats sit atop face- “It’s wonderful to help the less fortu- Cavagnaro’s hats are fitted to perfection. less mannequins while accessories fill a nate,” she said. For someone with a head size “a bit larg- brightly-lit glass display case. The six hat She was recognized for her work in er” than most, there is some personal styles she keeps in rotation, aside from 2003 when Look Good, Feel Better hon- appeal to making such specialized gar- special orders, are made more unique by ored her with the California Division ments. the material. In the past, she has used Sunrise Award.

don’t let that stop you from enjoying a • Andaz, Ivy Rooftop: Impressive sweet adult beverage. panoramic views, sleek outdoor seat- POOLS Here are some other rooftop pools ing and private cabanas surround this CONTINUED FROMPage 15 worth checking out: rooftop pool. Daytime and night time • W Hotel: Known as downtown’s views are fabulous. But it’s the casual, relaxing atmo- first rooftop pool, WET may be off lim- • Manchester Grand Hyatt, KIN sphere that has Tanya Billings coming its to non-hotel guests but at the Lounge: This harbor side rooftop back every week. “I like this rooftop rooftop BEACH bar, everyone is wel- lounge and pool have an unbeatable pool because it’s laid back and the peo- come. Just make sure you take your view of the bay and Coronado. What a ple are friendly,” she said. “I feel like I shoes off. Three tons of heated sand great way to spend a lazy Sunday after- belong.” covers the rooftop bar, keeping things noon — taking a dip in the pool and The pool is for hotel guests only, but nice and toasty. watching sailboats go by. Life is good.

display,” Ridenhour said. miniature representations of Califor- MODEL New permanent public aisles, allow- nia railroads, research and to main- CONTINUED FROMPage 15 ing for better viewing, have been tain the history of model railroading. It Minten Cronkite is credited as the installed. The children’s room has a also serves as the umbrella for all the park forerunner, setting up one of the Thomas the train area, toy train model railroad clubs. first model railroad layouts for the gallery and an interactive pushbutton Trains flawlessly rumble over minia- 1935-36 exposition. to control trains. ture mountain ranges which have been “We have the train that was exhibit- The museum intends to preserve the replicated in every exact detail to bring ed then and it runs now on our O train heritage of railroading through the you back to the days of yesteryear. “Dedicated Professionals Fulfilling Dental Cosmetic Dreams” • Invisalign • PPM Mouth Guards • Veneers • Snoring Appliances • Lumineers • General & Cosmetic Dentistry DR. SUZANNE POPP AND HER TALENTED TEAM will restore and improve your smile. The dental office is located in beautiful Coronado. Her team performs cosmetic procedures from simple whitening to complex revitalization of worn, broken-down, tired smiles.

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San Diego’s GoCar Tours is taking sightseeing to a whole new level. Inspired by European scooters, the vehi- cles are essentially street-legal motorcy- cles that are powered by a gas engine, said operator Liz Zakharia. The two-seaters can be operated by anyone 18 years old or older and don’t require a motorcycle license. In addition, each has a GPS system. Meant for the street, GoCars have a 49cc engine and can go about 35 mph. The basic tour route drives through Renting a GoCar is a unique way to visit San Diego’s most prestigious locations, those places that are hard to get to on though the computer-generated route is crowded downtown streets. COURTESY PHOTO a mere suggestion, Zakharia said. With the option to switch from the audio tour to music, drivers are encouraged to devi- SAN DIEGO GOCAR TOURS ate from the guided path. 2100 Kettner Blvd. Typically, the guide directs GoCars to (800) 914-6227 slower-moving areas, but if you want to gocartours.com take an unusual route, Zakharia makes one suggestion: “plan ahead — there is Balboa Park to Old Town. no reverse!” Drivers can find Downtown locations San Diego’s GoCar Tours has both a that are difficult to spot on bus tours by downtown and Point Loma tour, with navigating in and out of Seaport Village, more to come. The downtown tour, Gaslamp and the Zoo. GoCar Tour’s most popular, takes drivers The average time is about an hour to San Diego’s tourist attractions, from and a half with an option to go all day.

Tourists can see the sights throughout downtown via the eco-friendly Segways from Anoth- er Side of San Diego Tours. COURTESY PHOTOS Tour the city on a Segway

BY MEAGHAN CLARK | DOWNTOWN NEWS ANOTHER SIDE “Why stroll when you can roll.” That’s OF SAN DIEGO TOURS the slogan of of Another Side of San 300 G St. Diego Tours, said president Kenneth (619) 239-2111 Lippman. www.anothersideofsandiegotours.com His company started out in the back of a Mexican restaurant just two and a half “We like to have everybody in the fam- years ago and has since expanded to ily participate,” he said. locations in Los Angeles, Orange County, The two hour Gaslamp Tour is the Las Vegas, Florida and Phoenix with var- company’s most popular, hitting San ious tour options. Diego spots like Petco Park, the Embar- The company’s most popular adven- cadero and the heart of Balboa Park. ture is the Segway, a two-wheel device Lippman assures customers that every which must follow the same rules as a ride will offer a unique introduction to pedestrian, according to California law. San Diego’s favorite destinations by way Helmets are required while a tour guide of the lithium battery-powered two- leads on the sidewalks, still yielding to wheelers. walkers. The company promotes tourism by “It’s like riding a magic carpet,” providing eco-friendly entertainment in though safety remains the number one which “you can actually stop and smell priority even when flying, Lippman said. the roses,” Lippman said. All safety concerns are addressed during “People want something new and the instructional video before the tour, something different” and with the Seg- though experienced riders can opt out. way tours from Another Side Tours, they Everyone weighing more than 70 will get just that, he said. pounds can hop on, Lippman said. PAGE 18 | JULY 2010 | SAN DIEGO DOWNTOWN NEWS

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ADVERTORIAL You Are Not Alone: Adult Day Health Care Helps Families Care for Ailing Members For many modern families, there comes a time when it becomes necessary to provide daily living care to an elderly or ailing family member. Many indi- viduals and families who decide to provide this constant care themselves will eventually find themselves burnt out and with nowhere to turn. The Neighborhood House Association’s Adult Day Health Care Center (ADHC) recommends planning for respite care as early as possible, in order to provide the highest quality of life to both the family member in need and the family member(s) charged with their care. “Even the most seasoned and patient caregiver gets to the point where they need support in handling their loved ones’ needs,” said ADHC Director Jen- nifer Hurlow-Paonessa, LCSW. “That’s why programs like ours are so impor- tant to the community.” ADHC is a community-based program that supports families’ efforts to keep Balboa Park has night life of its own their loved ones at home rather than prematurely placing them in a nursing home. The program helps families manage the health, cognitive and reha- bilitative needs of family members experiencing a loss of functioning and/or BY JOHNNY MCDONALD | DOWNTOWN NEWS They’ll leave the lights on at the San Nighttime Zoo, the San Diego Zoo’s Diego Museum of Art and Museum of summer adventure, runs through Sept. decline in health. City nightlife is not reserved just for Photographic Arts Thursday nights 7. Summer hours are 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. “Being involved in the ADHC has increased the quality of my mother’s life the Gaslamp District. Have you visited until 9 p.m. And, the flight pattern stop-action immeasurably. The socialization, recreation and therapies have made it pos- Balboa Park lately? Up ahead, San Diego Museum of Starlight Theater will offer musical sible for her to live at home,” said Lois Thomas, the daughter of an ADHC par- Maybe the activity is a mite tamer, Art’s Screen on the Green returns on favorites for the warm summer nights. ticipant. but since mid-June the cultural center July 24 with a selection of free films. Starlight Theater recently announced has turned on the lights and opened its Dates are July 24, July 30 and Aug. 6. its show selections for the 2010 sea- Benefits of enrollment include: doors to nocturnal demonstrations and Screen on the Green movies begin at 8 son. The shows that will be featured A break for the caregiver pageantry. p.m. on the east lawn. Kick-off night are “The Pajama Game,” July 15-Aug. Twilight in the Park kicked-off its (July 24) will feature a Comic-Con spe- 1, and “Hello Dolly!” Aug. 19- Sept. 6. Fun, therapeutic activities and therapies for your loved one that encour- live music series on June 16 and cial with selections of animated and Meanwhile, go indoors to see the age memory enhancement, peer group interaction and increase physical included the popular 23rd annual live action short films: “Once Upon a stars at the Reuben H. Fleet Science activity. organ presentations on Mondays. Vis- Tide,” “Abridged Iz–the Spirit of Aloha” Center with its “The Sky Tonight Plan- Nursing monitoring itors will have a wide choice of pro- and “Karma Café.” “The Adventures of etarium Shows.” grams, ranging from military bands, Baron Munchausen” is set for July 30 That’s the first Wednesday of the Social work assistance in accessing needed resources Dixieland jazz, big band swing and and “Shadow Magic” on Aug. 6. month at 7 and 8 p.m. in the Center’s Help for the caregiver and your loved one in dealing with challenging Latin salsa at the majestic Spreckels The Old Globe’s popular Summer Heikoff Dome Theater. Tickets are limit- behaviors, such as: social withdrawal, sleeping difficulties, mobility impair- Organ Pavilion. Musical entertainment Shakespeare Festival will present three ed to 250 patrons. ments, trouble with daily functions of life, wandering, hallucinations and a will run through Aug. 27 on Tuesday, plays performed in rotation, running IMAX’s new presentation “The Ulti- host of other issues Wednesday and Thursday evenings, through Sept. 27. There will be two mate Wave Tahiti” opens today, July 1. 6:15 to 7:15 p.m. Shakespeare productions: “Twelfth It follows nine-time world champion “ADHC is my home away from home. Being here has helped me become Hours will be extended at the San Night” and “Coriolanus,” along with surfer Kelly Slater and Tahitian surfer more social and my memory has improved,” said ADHC participant Ramona, Diego Natural History Museum for its Edmond Rostand’s celebrated classic Raimana Van Bastolaer as they explore age 62. “This way I don’t feel lonely or like I’m a burden to my family.” exhibitions, Sundays through Thurs- “Cyrano de Bergerac.” All perfor- the ultimate wave-riding experience at days until 7 p.m. and Fridays and Sat- mances are under the stars in the out- the famed Pacific surf site of Teahupo’o, urdays until 9:30 p.m. door Lowell Davies Festival Theater. Tahiti. JULY 2010 20 SAN DIEGO DOWNTOWN NEWS ARTSINTHECITY Taking aim: Rock ’n’ Roll photos at MOPA

BY WILL BOWEN | DOWNTOWN NEWS

The Museum of Photographic Arts (MOPA) in Balboa Park opened a new exhibit on June 12 titled “Taking Aim: Unforgettable Rock ‘n’ Roll Photogra- phy Selected by Graham Nash.” It’s a col- lection of 100 photographs — covering a span of more than 50 years — of famous rock stars and their bands, taken by 40 different legendary photographers. The exhibit was curated by Nash at the behest of the Experience Music Pro- ject (EMP), out of Seattle. MOPA is the first stop on a nation-wide tour. Jasen Emmons, the director of Curatorial Affairs for EMP, said this exhibit “pro- vides a unique look at the musicians and photographers who captured the essence of rock ‘n’ roll and helped shape its image.” The exhibit includes pictures of Elvis Presley, John Lennon, Mick Jagger, Jimi Hendrix, Janis Joplin, Bob Dylan, Johnnie Cash and Neil Young. Nash chose all the photographs for this exhibit, and some of his own pic- tures are included. He also wrote the commentary and narrates a smart Bob Dylan signs a poster at the Olympia Concert Hall in Paris, France, 1966. Copyright © SEE MOPA, Page 26 Barry Feinstein. Slick’s artwork graces downtown gallery

BY BART MENDOZA | DOWNTOWN NEWS efforts on artwork. Best known for her work with The Jef- Sixties music icon Grace Slick will ferson Airplane and later, Jefferson Star- make a rare appearance at Alexander ship, Slick was featured on hits with the Salazar Fine Art on July 10 at 6 p.m. The band through three decades, including recently-opened gallery will host an “Somebody to Love” (1967), “Miracles” exhibit that evening, “The Art of Grace (1975) and “We Built This City” (1985). Slick,” featuring a selection of artwork Though she had sketched and drawn from the former rock star. throughout her musical career, Slick’s Slick, now 70, retired from the music artwork first came to public acclaim in business in 1989, concentrating her 1998, via her autobiography, “Some- body to Love? A Rock and Roll Memoir.” The book included her portraits of musi- Debbie Reynolds, cian friends. Soon, her paintings of fel- low Jefferson Airplane members Jorma Movie Star Kaukonen and Jack Casady were used Grace Slick, now 70, retired from the music for their side project Hot Tuna’s “Best business and concentrates on her art career. COURTESY PHOTO Comedy, Of” album cover. Slick first began to exhibit and sell her including “Monterey” and “Woodstock.” Songs and Stories artwork in 2000. Drawing from experi- Slick doesn’t restrict her work to a ence, her work is largely based on her particular medium, with works on dis- own life, whether it’s friends who hap- play in a range of styles from pen and Welk Resort, pen to be music legends or historic musi- ink to acrylic paints. Portraits to date cal gatherings of the 1960s. Some of include Jimi Hendrix, Jerry Garcia and July 28th – Aug.1st her best-known works were inspired by Janis Joplin as well as later artists such as events The Jefferson Airplane played at, Sting. In addition to the musicians, nudes and animals are frequent subject The Welk Resorts Theatre matter. proudly announces DEBBIE THE ART Notably, “The Art of Grace Slick” includes a sub-exhibition of her “Won- REYNOLDS, MITZI GAYNOR and OF GRACE SLICK derland Suite,” a 10-piece collection Saturday, July 10, 6 p.m. RICK MICHEL in Sinatra Forever! relating to her signature song, “White Alexander Salazar Fine Art Rabbit” (1967), depicting scenes drawn Screen legend Debbie Reynolds 640 Broadway from the first two chapters of “Alice in www.alexandersalazarfineart.com will appear July 28 – Aug 1. Don’t Wonderland.” miss this Hollywood movie star reflect on her career through song, comedy, stories and movie clips. Mitzi Gaynor takes you down her memory lane with song and dance, stories and clips from her career Sept 2-5. Rick Michel has been called by Variety – “the closest thing to Frank Sinatra you will ever hear”. His 12 piece big band accompanies him through all the Sinatra classic song titles! August 11-15

Welk Resorts Theatre, 8860 Lawrence Welk Dr. Escondido, CA 92026. For tickets please call 1- 888-802-7469 or book tickets online, welktheatresandiego.com JULY 2010 FASHION SAN DIEGO DOWNTOWN NEWS 21 Lizz Russell, Urban Garden show, R•I•T•Z and the Shopping Soiree lynn Luu (Innovative Winner), and Elina Sheripova (IT Winner). Proceeds from the evening went to Fashion three different nonprofits: the Education Foundation, City of Hope, and Surf Aid Files International. For more information visit: Diana Cavagnaro www.artinstitues.edu/sandiego A Night in Paradise Lizz Russell Rendezvous In The Zoo (R•I•T•Z) was at the Westgate the 27th annual San Diego Zoo’s black Celebrity Fashion designer Lizz Russell tie event on June 19. This fundraising hosted a fashion tea at the Westgate Hotel gala brought the most fashionable San on May 21. The elegant hotel was the Diegans out in full force. These fashion- setting for this delightful afternoon tea istas entered the zoo on a red carpet sur- accompanied by beautiful harp music. rounded by the look of the tropics. Russell showcased her signature col- Guests were greeted with Hawaiian leis lection, jewelry and handbags. The and Polynesian dancers. They were truly models came down the spectacular spi- transported into “A Night in Paradise.” ral staircase showing off her sophisti- The attendees arrived decked out in Models are wearing Ximena Valero & Alvarez, Miriam Jewels and Designer Millinery. cated designs — her signature hand- designer apparel. One of my favorite DIANA CAVAGNARO | Downtown News bags are designed with roses. designers is Jordan. Jordan Art Couture A portion of the proceeds for the creates gorgeous hand painted animals enjoyable. Models were on hand to showcase eling will feature Lizz Russell’s signature afternoon event benefited the on four-ply silk. The animal art fit in with all the fashionable merchandise. The collection. Proceeds benefit GBS/CIDP. GBS/CIDP Foundation Internation- the evening and was seen on many of booths included fabulous products such For information call (619) 557-3655. al(Guillain-Barre Syndrome/Chronic the guests. The co-chairs for the evening as jewelry, clothes by Ximena Valero & Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneu- were Jessie Knight and Joye Blount. Alvarez, millinery, cosmetics, skin care June 30-July4: Bikini Week will feature ropathy). Patients vary from mild cases Blount was also wearing one of Jordan’s and chocolates. One of my favorites fashion shows all week — June 30, the to being completely paralyzed. Russell fabulous designs. was Miriam Jewels who creates Fluxx Night Club; July 1, Stingaree Roof; has had this debilitating disease and is Joan Embery, the San Diego Zoo’s con- incredible pieces of jewelry. She July 2, Ivy Roof Top; July 3, Float at Hard dedicated to raising proceeds to help servation ambassador, captivated the went to Peru to learn how to cro- Rock Hotel; July 4, Culy Warehouse. chet gold and silver wire and is the others. guests with her knowledge about a vari- Aug. 8: Summer Bridal Bazaar with Two more teas are lined up at the ety of animals such as a condor, porcu- only person in the U.S. to make jew- three fashion shows at the San Diego Westgate Hotel — one on July 9 and pine, aardvark, toucan, and a macaw. elry using this method. Convention Center. Call (760) 334-5500. another Nov. 19 at 2:30 p.m. in the Proceeds from the R•I•T•Z event benefit The guests enjoyed sipping cocktails Grand Lobby. If you would like to see A model wears designs by the Art Institute of the zoo’s conservation programs in and shopping for great deals while lis- Lizz Russell Designs or would like more California Urban Garden IT Winner Elina Hawaii and the Caribbean. For more tening to tunes from DJ Playgirl. Pro- — Diana Cavagnaro is a nationally-rec- information call (619) 557-3655. Sheripova. information visit: www.sandiegozoo.org. ceeds benefit Invisible Children featur- ognized hat designer and milliner. Diana DIANA CAVAGNARO | Downtown News ing MEND. This program teaches has been operating a fashion business for Urban Garden Ladies Summer women how to sew handbags in north- 28 years, the last 18 years in the Gaslamp the essence of city life to be “where hard ern Uganda and puts them back “on the Quarter. She has taught in the Fashion The Art Institute of California show- and soft elements intertwine.” Shopping Soiree 2010 MEND.” For more information visit Department at San Diego Mesa College for cased designs from its fashion students at Awards were given to two marketing The Andaz Hotel Rooftop, formerly www.invisiblechildren.com/mend. 18 years. Diana is an active member of the the San Diego Convention Center on June student, Rhocelli Pascual and Leslie the Ivy Hotel San Diego, was the location Upcoming events Gaslamp Quarter Association, the Ameri- 4. This stellar evening began with a VIP Ainza, for their exemplary work. The stu- for the Ladies Summer Shopping Soiree can Sewing Guild, the San Diego Costume reception and culminated with an upbeat dent winners for the design contest were on June 23. A variety of vendors set up July 9: Lizz Russell Fashion Tea at Council and the Fashion Group Interna- fashion show. The theme of the show was Tea Ninkovic (Atelier Winner), Jasmine to make everyone’s shopping experience the Westgate Hotel, 2:30 p.m. Tea mod- tional. www.aheadproductions.com Urban Garden. The students interpreted Hampton (Trendsetter Winner), Anna- invites you to its 6th annual fundraiser Have you Listened too? Friday Features Patrick Yandall July 2 George Benson July 9 Dave McMurray July 16 Norman Brown July 23 Marvin Gaye July 30 Donell Jones August 6 We dedicate GroovinU.com to the preservation OME of Old School Urban Radio and Smooth Jazz C Radio as endangered American Art Forms. When you listen, encourage others and patron- ize these advertisers you help to keep this dream alive, strong and growing for the next generation. TOGETHERto support young audiences AUGUST 14, 2010 6:30 P.M. - 10:30 P.M. The Joe & Vi Jacobs Center 404 Euclid Ave., San Diego, CA 92114 Tickets are $45 per person or $400 for a table of 10 For more information: call 619-282-7599 or visit www.yasandiego.org JULY 2010 22 SAN DIEGO DOWNTOWN NEWS SUMMER IN THE CITY FIT SAVVY I got your back By Connie Cook | Guest Columnist

Whether you wrestled your BFF for the In three curative steps, Dr. Mar began stong, Venus and Serena Williams and coveted Prada shoes at the last sample my healing process. the U.S. Olympic team has made the pub- sale, you tried to impress your hot new She put me face down on her table and lic more aware of its therapeutic effects. yoga instructor with a perfectly-executed began my first treatment known as TENS, As I got up to leave, I could already feel backbend or you simply lost your mind, or Transcutaneous electrical nerve stim- some relief in my lower back as the blood your balance and a bet at the sports bar ulation. She placed two sticky pads con- flow had significantly increased to the last week, the end result was the same — nected to electrodes on my lower back area. I made a follow-up appointment for you threw your back out, and it now feels and told me the electrodes emit an electri- four days later and I was amazed the way like the victim of a voodoo doll in the cal signal which stimulates nerve ending my back responded to the therapy. Each hands of a grudge-bearing ex. to help control the pain. She said I would day was remarkably better, and my After 22 years of teaching fitness class- feel a tingle that would gradually increase mobility returned almost to its pre- es, and injury free the entire time, I final- in strength and to tell her when I reached injured state. ly experienced back pain that left me my limit. I took the tingle as high as I When I returned to Dr. Mar’s office, Visitors to the “Earth Exposed” exhibit at the Reuben H. Fleet Science Center can mimic breathless and almost unable to move. could, I soon felt the therapeutic benefit with a slight bounce in my step this time, a volcano’s activity with air bubbling up through fine sand, suggesting a small-scale geothermal landscape. The oddest thing about it was that it taking over. she added one last treatment to my regi- seemed to come out of nowhere. I didn’t While I was receiving the TENS thera- men known as the Graston technique. slip and fall, I didn’t lift too much weight py, Mar applied ultrasound to my lower This method breaks up underlying scar and I didn’t try to impress anyone with back. Therapeutic ultrasound is a form tissue in the muscle using stainless steel Exhibit lets visitors command my physical prowess (at least not this of deep heat therapy created by sound instruments that glide along a patient’s time). I noticed my lower back was a little waves. When applied to soft tissues and muscle, tendons, or ligaments and acts awesome forces of nature sore after class and becoming stiff one joints, the sound waves are a form of like a “scar tissue” stethoscope. When day. Then, after vegging out on the sofa micro-massage that help reduce swelling, knots or bands of scar tissue are encoun- BY JOHNNY MCDONALD | DOWNTOWN NEWS interactive exhibits of a size and scale that evening, I sneezed and it just locked increase blood flow and decrease pain, tered there is a sense of restriction or comprehensible to all ages. up. I was stuck on my sofa like a fly in stiffness and spasms. These two treat- granular feeling. The instrument can “Earth Exposed” is a hands-on The center’s educational program- honey. ments together utilize and encourage the then be used to “break up” this restriction exhibit at the Reuben H. Fleet Science ing department will establish a lec- The next day I met a miracle worker. I body’s natural healing mechanisms and or adhesion. It was a painless procedure, Center in which visitors can take con- ture series this fall. Dr. Vic Camp from made an appointment with Dr. Mindy can drastically reduce the dependence on but I could definitely feel the scar tissue trol of the elements — in miniature, San Diego State University will broad- Mar with San Diego Center for Health medications, which was great news to that had built up in my lower back. of course. en the scope when he discusses men- and hobbled into her office like a 90-year- me since I’m not one to take medications Now that I am back on my feet I am Come face to face this summer with acing and destructive earthquakes, old woman without her trusty cane. After unless absolutely necessary. certainly a fan of prevention, but I’m a erupting geysers, crumbling moun- hurricanes, tsunamis and tornadoes. explaining to me that our bodies are like Fifteen minutes later the treatments bigger fan of Dr. Mar. I can now tains and wind-driven waves at the Camp, who specializes in volcanol- cars, and mine happens to have a lot of were over. But before I was sent on my empathize with those who are suffering new 5,000-square-foot exhibition, ogy and petrology research, said geo- intense workout miles on it, she told me way Dr. Mar put Kinesio Tape along the from back pain and can confidently rec- opening June 19. logically, the earth has experienced that regular maintenance is necessary to injured areas of my back. When applied ommend they visit their chiropractor to Nature is a work in progress, and five mass distinctive changes in 600 keep us all in good running condition. to an injured body part, Kinesio elastic receive the same treatments I did. this collection of more than 30 million years. Did I stretch outside of my classes? tape expands (or sometimes contracts) As they say, an ounce of prevention exhibits will allow visitors to get up- “We’re encountering a sixth Nope. injured muscles, allowing them greater may be worth a pound of cure, but in my close and hands-on with many of the change now, largely in environmental Did I get regular massages to work out movement and flexibility as they heal nat- case the pound of cure was worth its fundamental forces that continually terms of global warming, every bit as knots in my muscles and the lactic acid urally over several days. Kinesio taping is weight in gold. shape and reshape the planet. fast as the other five,” he said. “There build up? I wish. done over and around muscles in order to “Earth Exposed” is a traveling exhi- are the usual major geological Did I give my body time to recover after assist and give support or to prevent over bition that condenses the patterns, upheavals. As for earthquakes, the hard workouts? Not really. use or over-contraction of the injured 2 forces and phenomena unfolding larger ones with magnitudes seven or And there you have it. I didn’t practice muscles. Connie Cook “C ” across the planet, often over time and what I preached to my students and now The taping of professional athletes Fitness Director distances too large to fully grasp, into SEE EXHIBIT, Page 26 I was suffering the consequences. such as David Beckham, Lance Arm- Fit Athletic Club SAN DIEGO DOWNTOWN NEWS | JULY 2010 | PAGE 23 JULY 2010 24 SAN DIEGO DOWNTOWN NEWS SUMMER CAMPS & FUN Point Loma’s Circa Now to light up Humphreys

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There is no shortage of great rock ’n’ roll bands in Southern California, but few have the over-the-top show- Summer Art Camps manship of Circa Now, which performs at Humphreys Backstage Lounge on Sparks fly this summer at SDAD! July 15. July 12th – Aug13th Two-time San Diego Music Award (week long day camps) nominees, the trio — all Point Loma residents — recently released its Comics • Jewelry • Printmaking sophomore album, “Hotter Than A Drawing • Painting • Dance, and More! Pistol,” and will be heading out on tour this fall. The band already has dates Reserve your space today! with ’70s classic rocker Pat Travers Call 619-299-4ART and ’90s hit-makers Sprung Monkey under their belt. But the band is look- www.sdad-sdai.org ing to cast its net as wide as possible. “These guys have the right idea,” 3830 Ray Street said the album’s producer, Alan (North Park) Sanderson, who is best known for his work with The Rolling Stones and Fleetwood Mac. “It takes a bit of luck to make it in this business, but the key ingredients are still great songs and determination. “This is a band that has that and then some, especially live,” he said. “They truly have a ‘take no prisoners’ live approach that is rarely seen these days.” It’s a testament to their live power that the band is legendary for once having played a show as a drum and guitar duo when their bassist was unable to make the gig. Even with their power cut by a third, they still man- aged wow the crowd. Consisting of frontman Josh Pann (vocals, guitar, songwriter), Scotty Stover (bass, vocals) and Justin Botello (drums), the group has honed its sound on vintage rock ’n’ roll, with echoes of T-Rex, the MC5 and Stones within their songs. “We love the classics,” Pann said. “It’s one of the reasons we love playing with artists like Pat Travers. As musi- cians, those older tunes and older tol” seems custom-made for a rock tars, he tends to stick to one: a 1981 musicians offer a learning experience band, Pann said it comes from an Sunburst Telecaster. that’s invaluable.” unlikely source. “It was made the same year I was A prolific songwriter, Pann notes “I don’t remember the name any- born,” he said. “It’s been modified for Circa Now only performs one cover more, but it comes from an old Western me. At this point, it’s a major part of tune: a storming take on the Rolling movie I watched with my grandfather,” my playing. Other guitars are nice, but Stones “Paint it Black.” Pann said. “When that phrase was this one is a part of me.” “We did have that in the set before said, it just hit me. I knew I’d use it Though Circa Now’s album has only we started working with Sanderson,” eventually.” recently been released, band members Pann said. “We liked it because it’s a He said the album itself took months are already working on a followup pop song, but still has a dark edge.” of preparation to get its nine tracks offering. For his own material, Pann prefers to down. “Really, we started as soon as we left keep things amped up and lyrically “We worked everything out well in the studio with ‘Hotter Than A Pistol,’” direct. advance to maximize our time in the Pann said. “I don’t want to stand still “I like songs to have a relation to studio,” Pann said. “You don’t want to and I’d like to have more new music everyday things,” Pann said, “rather waste time going over a part when out by this fall, if possible. The music than coming up with things that only you’ve got someone like Sanderson business is an uncertain thing and we deep people understand.” behind the control board.” want to keep up the momentum.” While the title “Hotter Than A Pis- Though Pann has an arsenal of gui-

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The museum’s shelves might be “Once or twice a year we’ll conduct a lots of hands-on instrumental time. Guaranteed to improve your bulging, but 11 volunteer librarians will ‘garage sale’ at the Qualcomm Swap musical skills. Get your "Blues Tag" nickname, a harmonica, make room. Duplications may be sold to Meet or the San Diego Car Club’s Car personalized percussion instrument, and appreciation for others. are over 2,500 hard-back manuals Show in the Park.” Preus said. “We also the fun, creative power of music. Guy Preuss, who’s been the bookmas- going back to the ’20s and 13,000 club sell duplicates or triplicates on a walk-in ter there since 1992, said most auto magazines and newsletters.” basis. Blues Lovers United of San Diego (619) 256-1124 www.blusd.org museums, such as Petersens and Black- And there are way too many other “We accept anything related to auto- hawk, would rather digitize history and periodicals to count. mobiles that’s paper. 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Never paid attention to what tive is the dumpster.” he said. “As time The auto museum refers to itself as a some of our collections are worth. goes by maybe someone can figure out resource center but Preuss said, “It’s an “If anyone needs some pages copied, what we’ve got.” GRAND OPENING old-style research library with a card we’ll Xerox them at no charge. It’s just a Distant plans call for a new building index. gift from the museum,” he said. with a 2,500-square-foot library space. “We have well over 3,000 expensive The only cost would be admission to “I’m not holding my breath for that to BUY ONE CLASS and rare hard-cover books dealing with the museum. The only problem is, he happen,” Preus shrugged. “If we did [get GET THE 2ND all facets of automobile history. 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with one of its members balanced on the MOPA side of an upright bass; Tom Petty in a CONTINUED FROMPage 20 long, lonely brick corridor; and Nick Cave and his eerie demonic shadow. All the phone tour. Nash is most widely known photographs with Bob Dylan in them for being a member of the county folk have an allure, as do the two shots of rock band Crosby, Stills & Nash. He start- Janis Joplin. ed his musical career with the Hollies in Karl Sharicz, who came to San Diego the mid-1960s and later moved on to on business, visited the gallery. He help form Crosby, Stills & Nash, all the thought the show had “amazing pic- while pursuing parallel careers as a pho- tures.” His favorite photograph was the tographer, photograph collector and dig- oversize blow-up of Charley Watts, the ital image pioneer. stoic drummer of the Rolling Stones. Nash said he is attracted to photogra- “Every little detail, every pore on phy because “I sense the same energy in Watt’s face, was revealing,” Sharicz said. photography that I find in music. When The odd thing is that now, some years I look at Ansel Adams’ ‘Moonrise Over after their heyday, a little of the power Hernandez,’ I can feel the basses and the and magic has gone out of the pho- cellos in the shadows. I can hear the vio- tographs. Once the images held more lins in the clouds. It’s all the same ener- sway, had more verve, really struck you. gy.” They had the power to offend and to Nash believes that the rock photo- transgress; they were a mirror which graphic image, as found on posters, T- reflected a sought-after counter-cultural shirts and album covers, was a critical identity. factor in helping shape the musical genre These images were desired because of rock ‘n’ roll. they entitled their owner to possess some Nash said his chief goal for the exhib- of that counter-cultural identity. Now it is to “highlight the energy of rock ‘n’ the photographs are more interesting as roll from a photographer’s point of view, works of art rather than as cultural in order to convey the rock attitude of icons. ‘Get out of my way, I have something to For a preview of the show go to say.’” Youtube.com and type in MOPA 101 or Some of the better photographs in this see the MOPA website at MOPA.com. exhibit include a character shot of Joe Bring your Smart Phone to hear the nar- Cocker in front of The Hague; an amus- rated tour. ing color photo of the Buddy Holly Band The show will continue until Sept. 26. Graham Nash, “Self-Portrait at the Plaza Hotel,” New York, NY, September 1974. Copyright © Graham Nash.

tively shallow earthquakes.” rience swirling sandstorms, rippling EXHIBIT “As for hurricanes, we have a gener- waves and rumbling quakes. CONTINUED FROMPage 22 al idea how to chart them,” he said. In the Confused Sea segment, they “They move to the right-hand side, but can mimic the action of wind over the greater average about 17 to 20 a year. high and low pressures make them ocean by generating waves or, in They are more severe because of pop- unpredictable.” another segment, mimic a volcano’s ulation growth. “Tornadoes are very rare anywhere activity with air bubbling up through “On California’s side, there are many else but the middle portion of the Unit- fine sand, suggesting a small-scale boundaries where two plates slide past ed States. In numbers maybe there’s geothermal landscape. one another. We probably wouldn’t not a dramatic increase. However, dif- Visitors can experience the explod- experience tsunamis because those ferent weather systems cause the prob- ing eruption of a geyser by boiling quakes are caused by vertical motion.” lem.” water in a chamber so it shoots into He said geologists have a pretty He agrees that geology doesn’t stop the air. Then pour magnetic sand over good track record in California on because there are always changes — an earth model and observe the parti- long-term probabilities in areas like slow changes. Mountains will disap- cles lining up, demonstrating magnet- the San Andreas fault, where there is pear. ic fields. likely to be an earthquake within a “We’ll see a rise in the seas any- The Avalanche will be an invitation 30-year period. The short term pre- where from five to 60 centimeters in to play with an intricately-cascading diction is the problem. the next 100 years,” he predicted. landscape of black sand. “San Andreas fault is about the “May not seem like a lot but storms will Exhibit admission is $10 for adults; In the Confused Sea segment, air blowing over the surface of water inside a large plastic same as Haiti,” he said. “They are be that much worse.” $8.75 for juniors (3-12) and seniors hemisphere mimics the action of wind over the ocean by generating waves. The waves slow- called transform faults and are rela- Meanwhile, center visitors can expe- (65+). ly change and build until the entire volume of water is circling as one wave. COURTESY PHOTO 10th Annual Big Bay Boom San Diego Bay is the place to be for the 10th Annual Port of San Diego Big Bay Boom spectacular pyrotechnic light show Four barges will be placed strategically in San Diego Bay Only street parking is available at this area. The shuttle will off the shorelines of Shelter Island, Harbor Island, the drop passengers in front of the gazebo on Shelter Island. North Embarcadero area and between Seaport Village and For Harbor Island viewing, Sundance Stage Lines shuttle the Coronado Ferry Landing. The fireworks will be visible will pick up passengers at the Port of San Diego employee from all of the Port's parks around the northern and central lot located on the southwest corner of Pacific Highway and San Diego Bay area. These include Shelter Island, Harbor Sassafras Street. Parking is available in this lot and at the Island, Spanish Landing, Embarcadero Marina Parks North Port's Administration building across the street at 3165 and South, Cesar Chavez Park, Coronado Tidelands Park Pacific Highway. Passengers will be dropped off at Harbor and the Imperial Beach Pier. Island Park. New this year is an added display on the oceanfront of After the show, passengers on Shelter Island will be Imperial Beach. Fireworks will be discharged off of the picked up at the gazebo location. Harbor Island passengers Imperial Beach Pier. will be picked up next to the Harbor Police Headquarters at The show begins at 9 p.m., Sunday, July 4th at all five 3380 North Harbor Drive, near the entrance of Harbor locations and all fireworks will be discharged simultane- Island Drive. Shuttles will begin departing shortly after the ously to live broadcasted music on 105.7 The Walrus FM fireworks show and the final shuttle run will be at 11 p.m. radio. The show will be televised live on FOX 5 San Diego Shuttles tend to fill quickly and the wait time may be signif- HD (high definition) and Cox 4San Diego. It is anticipated icant. that the display will be approximately 16 ½ minutes. More than 750,000 people are expected to come to the The Port of San Diego is working with Old Town Trolley waterfront for the Big Bay Boom. Additionally, the San and Sundance Stage Lines to provide free shuttle service for Diego Symphony Summer Pops will be holding a concert Shelter Island and Harbor Island viewing. Shuttles will in Embarcadero Marina Park South and the San Diego begin departing from two designated areas at 5:30 p.m. and Padres will be playing a game at PETCO Park in the after- will begin taking people back to their cars right after the noon. fireworks show. The Port of San Diego strongly encourages carpooling For Shelter Island viewing, the Old Town Trolley shuttle or taking the San Diego Trolley. Nearby trolley stops are will pick passengers up at the corner of Carleton Street and located near the Santa Fe Depot in San Diego and close to Rosecrans Street in Point Loma, adjacent to West Marine. Seaport Village. SAN DIEGO DOWNTOWN NEWS | JULY 2010 | PAGE 27

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