National City’s 125th Anniversary Picnic
Bring the entire family to National City’s old-fashioned, free community picnic on Saturday, Sept. 22, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. to celebrate the city’s 125th anniversary. The picnic takes place at Kimball Park, on the 1200 block of D Ave.
The day begins promptly at 11 a.m. with an opening ceremony, followed by a spelling bee and karate demonstration for the children. Special performances will ensue including a concert by the National City Community Concert Band, Sweetwater Mariachi performance, Barbershop Quartette and a Ballet Folklorico dance.
“I cannot think of a better way to celebrate National City’s 125th Anniversary year than with a good old-fashioned picnic,” said National City Mayor Ron Morrison. “This event will bring family and friends of National City together to enjoy a fun-filled day of kids activities, entertainment and, of course, tons of picnic food.”
In addition to the live performances and demonstrations, attendees will enjoy picnic activities of yesteryear, including three-legged races, a watermelon-eating contest, a dunk tank, carnival games and tug-of-war.
Attendees are encouraged to bring their own picnic basket or food will be available as a school fundraiser for a small fee.
Second Annual AimLoan.com San Diego Blues Festival Fundraiser to Benefit Food Bank
The Jacobs & Cushman San Diego Food Bank will host the second annual AimLoan. com San Diego Blues Festival on Saturday, Sept. 22 at the Embarcadero Marina Park North on the downtown waterfront, next to Seaport Village.
The festival will feature ten national and local blues acts on two stages from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Headline artists include 2012 B.B. King Entertainer of the Year, Tab Benoit, and 2009 B.B. King Entertainer of the Year, Janiva Magness, along with Kim Wilson’s Blues All-Stars, Taryn Donath, Henry Gray with Chris James & Patrick Rynn, Zac Harmon, Nathan James & the Rhythm Scratchers, the Randy Oxford Band, Ben Powell and Missy Andersen.
The festival is a family-friendly event for all ages, featuring international food booths, wine and craft beer vendors, and arts and crafts vendors.
Admission is only $10 per person plus two cans of food. Children 12 and under are free.
Each $10 ticket to the festival will provide 30 meals to hungry San Diegans since the Food Bank can provide three meals for every $1 donation.
For more information and to purchase tickets visit: www.sdbluesfest.com.
Baja Beer Fest
MEXICALI – Baja Beer Fest
Time: September 29, 2012
Location: Pasaje Celaya, Centro Cívico
City/Town: Mexicali
Organized By: Baja Beer Fest
The numerous microbrew-eries in Baja California have a chance to display their products during the Baja Beer Fest taking place in Mexicali on September 29. The ticket to the event costs $8 if purchased in advance or $12 at the door. Payments can be completed via PayPal.
The ticket includes a beer tasting session (5 kinds of beer), 2 food samples and the chance to meet all breweries and restaurants taking part in the event. For more information about the Baja Beer Fest, visit http://bajabeerfest.mx/. Contact info: info@acabc.com.mx and 646 156 5036.
Chula Vista Harbor Days
Sept. 22 (10 am – 5 pm) & Sept. 23 (11 am – 4 pm)
Celebrating a Century of Maritime History
Tour the tall ship Californian and the historic steam yacht Medea and visit the bustling wharf marketplace. Discover unique art at the waterfront Arts & Craft fair and enjoy a “juried” art show at the Chula Vista Marina Gallery. Families will love the Kid’s Zone featuring art, music, culture and pirates. Explore transportation of the past and future from classic cars to alternative vehicles. Check out special events including off road racing, BMX demonstrations, Boat Races (remote control), SEAL tour of the South Bay, (2) perfomance stages and and Robotic Challenges. Bring the entire family to the Chula Vista waterfront for a WONDERFUL weekend.
Highlight of the event is San Diego Maritime Museum’s schooner “Californian” — a replica of an 1850s revenue cutter. She will be open for free viewing and on-board entertainment. The tall ship “Californian,” built by the Tall Ship Society in 1984, was used as the slave ship in the Steven Spielberg movie “Amistad.” She has been the star attraction for Chula Vista’s waterfront celebrations since 1984, returning for educational tours and entertainment. Joining the Californian will be the historic steam yacht “Medea”.
The event will be open from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Saturday and 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Sunday. Harbor Days is accessed by taking the J Street/Marina Parkway exit off I-5 and turning west on Marina Parkway.
Los Chargers Celebra el Mes de la Herencia Hispana
Los Chargers celebrarán Mes de la Herencia Hispana durante su partido el 23 de septiembre con una celebración durante el intermedio del encuentro con actuaciones del Mariachi Real de San Diego y bailarines folclóricos tradicionales de Chula Vista. Los Chargers reconocerán al Dr. Guadalupe Corona, Director de la Oficina de iniciativas para el aprovechamiento hispano de la Universidad Alliant International, con el Premio NFL a líderes de la herencia hispana durante el partido. Antes de ese día, los Chargers organizaron una asamblea de todos los alumnos de King Chávez Academy localizada en el Barrio Logan el 18 de septiembre con jugadores como parte de su celebración anual de la herencia hispana. Durante la asamblea los jugadores entregaron un cheque de Chargers Play60 fitness por $1,500 al Director de King Chávez Academy. Al concluir la asamblea, los jugadores compartieron con 100 estudiantes de la academia en un campamento Jr. Chargers Play60 Camp en la sede de la escuela.
CSUSM Fall Library Exhibit: More than Casinos, Sep. 25 – Dec. 14
The Kellogg Library at California State University San Marcos (CSUSM) announces a new art exhibit titled, More than Casinos: California Indian Culture, Contributions and Communities beginning Tuesday, Sep. 25 and running through Friday, Dec. 14. The exhibit area is on the third floor and is free and open to the public during all library hours.
Featuring a range of traditional and contemporary artwork, textiles, basketry and photography from regional Native American artists, the exhibit is intended to showcase a more holistic view of contemporary American Indian people.
“This exhibit was born out of an idea to challenge misconceptions that many people have about today’s California Indians,” commented Joely Proudfit, CSUSM associate professor and director of the University’s California Indian Culture and Sovereignty Center.
Native American and Southwestern Art, Jewelry and Crafts at “Santa Fe Market”
Bazaar del Mundo’s Annual Outdoor Event is San Diego’s Source for Western Jewelry, Art
Art, fashion and home decorating lovers will find style inspiration from the wild west this summer at Bazaar del Mundo’s “Santa Fe Market.”
“Santa Fe Market” – Friday, Saturday and Sunday, September 21 to 23 in Old Town – is San Diego’s prime source for everything Southwest including authentic Native American and classic Western jewelry, art, crafts and décor in bold shades of coral, clay, orange, brown and turquoise.
The festival will take place at the Bazaar del Mundo Shops amid a colorful outdoor marketplace featuring Navajo, Cherokee, Hopi, Pima, Isleta Pueblo and Santo Domingo Pueblo tribe members, along with other noted Southwestern artists demonstrating and selling their wares.
The collections include sterling silver and multi-stone inlaid jewelry of turquoise, coral and other exotic stones and Southwestern-inspired fashions and décor such as embellished wooden wall hangings, storyteller sculptures, Pend-leton blankets, woven pillows and more.
New to the market this year is David Rosales of Super-Smith, master of handcrafted inlaid necklaces, bracelets, earrings and belts. Each remarkable piece contains brightly colored stones that are cut, fitted, polished and arranged in a puzzle-like formation of geometric shapes surrounded by sterling silver.
Additional artists and traders appearing include:
• Notable pawn trader, Art Quintana, returns to present the treasure trove of Indian jewelry and crafts he’s discovered in obscure pawn shops throughout the Southwest.
• Two Grey Hills Trading Post, one of the few remaining historic posts on the Navajo Indian Reservation, is the primary source of authentic regional rugs and tapestries. Made of hand-spun yarn from the fleece of local sheep in shades of gray, brown, black and white, they are known around the world as the finest in Navajo weaving.
• Artist Kim Yubeta uses vintage beads from far off lands made of turquoise, coral, lapis, shiny oyster, amber, jet and onyx to fashion her necklaces that show in galleries throughout the Southwest
Santa Fe Market visitors can take in this dazzling showcase while enjoying live musical entertainment. Southwestern BBQ from neighboring Casa Guadalajara restaurant will be for sale.
The event runs 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday.