This Sunday, from noon to 5 p.m., the second annual Gaslamp Art Showcase will be held on the streets of the entertainment district in downtown San Diego. The Art Showcase invites people to rediscover the beautiful and architecturally-rich Historic District by day as they tour each element of this event.
The Gaslamp Art Showcase will host multiple art exhibits and installations in unique settings throughout the district. The "Reflection Art Show" will feature an outdoor exhibit of booths on Island Avenue, while the "Spyglass Art Exhibit" will be within Gaslamp Quarter venues including Fine Art Galleries, rooftop lounges and more. Many of San Diego's leading artists will gather to display their talent for this juried event and winners will be selected for "Artist of the Day" and "Emerging Artist of the Day" awards.
Participating locations include: Michael J. Wolf Gallery, Shorelines Gallery, Siamak Art Gallery, The Art of Tim Cantor, CJ Gallery, The Brokers Building, Exclusive Collections Gallery, Abbott Realty Group, Dakota Grill and Spirits, Acqua al 2, J6 Bar/Hotel Solamar, Hard Rock Café, the San Diego Wine and Culinary Center, Heavenly Cupcake, Hostelling International, Ivy Hotel, Kurios Boutique, Mister Tiki Mai Tai Lounge, Rockin Baja Coastal Cantina, S.D. Trading Co., Starbucks, To The Point, Reviva Med, the William Heath Davis House and Gaslamp Gifts, and more.
The Gaslamp Art Showcase is a free community event produced by the Gaslamp Quarter Association (GQA) and its partner businesses. The event is sponsored by the city of San Diego Commission for Arts and Culture and Young's Market Company. The GQA is anticipating approximately 5,000 attendees for this event. This and other activities of the GQA are partially funded by the city of San Diego's Small Business Enhancement Program.
Friday, March 27, 2009
Friday, March 20, 2009
Whale Watching in San Diego!
Sail on the famous 'AMERICA' - A rare opportunity is available DAILY December 27 to March 29....to sail on the luxury and historic yacht 'America' during the peak of the Whale migration. Typically available for private / corporate charter only the yacht is open to the general public for an exciting sailing experience on the ocean off San Diego in search of Whales. This is no ordinary
'whale watching' experience. The "America's Cup" is named after the magnificent 139 Ft yacht and a sail upon her is a "once in a lifetime" thrill.
From late December until early April as many as 28,000 California Gray Whales migrate past San Diego in their 10,000 mile annual migration from the Bering Sea to Baja California. As they travel South to Mexico they are in larger concentrations and seemingly closer to shore. This allows multiple sightings each time we sail. They do have their tail "kicked into gear" as they travel at about 8 knots past our viewing area. Of course they do stop to play occasionally, breaching from the water to send massive sprays of ocean in all directions. Most of our sightings can occur within 5 miles of the coastline during this earlier part of the season. As the whales return from Baja they tend to be a little further out to sea and more spread apart. As such our sails can take us as far out as 8 or 9 miles on some trips. While the whales are the target of our trips we are always entertained by the massive number of Dolphins that swim with the yacht. In counting these Dolphins they are best described as 'herds' of dolphins ....or 'acres' of dolphins. There can litterally be thousands of them in any school. Three or four different species are often seen. On one such trip we witnessed what can only be described as "a stampede of dolphins". While casually surrounding the yacht 'America' and surfing along at about 8 knots, they very suddenly increased speed 3-fold and took a sharp left turn and raced off into the distance. The wall of white water soon disappeared into the horizon. Who knows what triggered them to take off like that but it was an amazing thing to see. Sailing to the see whales and dolphins presents a fabulous day out and can often be described as having a "Picnic on the Ocean". We will provide a big cooler with soda, water & ice, we'll also have some light snacks. Our guests get to bring your own alcohol, the sandwiches for lunch etc. SO....you can see how the 'picnic' thing comes about....this magnificent yacht cruising across the ocean on a beautiful sunny day, a blanket on deck, the picnic basket with the crackers and cheese plus a nice bottle of your favorite wine. It has all the makings of a very lovely day......and somewhere along the way the whales and dolphins become a 'bonus'. The yacht "America" is very stable and very few guests ever experience any motion sickness. A trip to the ocean on board the 'America' is as much about the opportunity to sail on this amazing yacht as it is to see the whales. It is simply the whale watching season that gives the public the rare opportunity to sail aboard the America".
Sail Time: 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Departs: San Diego Maritime Museum, 1492 North Harbor Dr., San Diego, CA 92101
Boarding Time: 10:45 AM
Fee: Mon-Fri: $65 / Adults / $34 / Children 12 & under
W/ends: $85 / Adults / $44 / Children 12 & under
Includes: Soft Beverages & Snacks, History lesson of “America” and modern
“America’s Cup” & Whale watching narration. Guests are encouraged to
BYO additional beverages / food.
For sailing dates & reservations please call:
800 644-3454 or 858 922-3522
warren@americayacht.com
'whale watching' experience. The "America's Cup" is named after the magnificent 139 Ft yacht and a sail upon her is a "once in a lifetime" thrill.
From late December until early April as many as 28,000 California Gray Whales migrate past San Diego in their 10,000 mile annual migration from the Bering Sea to Baja California. As they travel South to Mexico they are in larger concentrations and seemingly closer to shore. This allows multiple sightings each time we sail. They do have their tail "kicked into gear" as they travel at about 8 knots past our viewing area. Of course they do stop to play occasionally, breaching from the water to send massive sprays of ocean in all directions. Most of our sightings can occur within 5 miles of the coastline during this earlier part of the season. As the whales return from Baja they tend to be a little further out to sea and more spread apart. As such our sails can take us as far out as 8 or 9 miles on some trips. While the whales are the target of our trips we are always entertained by the massive number of Dolphins that swim with the yacht. In counting these Dolphins they are best described as 'herds' of dolphins ....or 'acres' of dolphins. There can litterally be thousands of them in any school. Three or four different species are often seen. On one such trip we witnessed what can only be described as "a stampede of dolphins". While casually surrounding the yacht 'America' and surfing along at about 8 knots, they very suddenly increased speed 3-fold and took a sharp left turn and raced off into the distance. The wall of white water soon disappeared into the horizon. Who knows what triggered them to take off like that but it was an amazing thing to see. Sailing to the see whales and dolphins presents a fabulous day out and can often be described as having a "Picnic on the Ocean". We will provide a big cooler with soda, water & ice, we'll also have some light snacks. Our guests get to bring your own alcohol, the sandwiches for lunch etc. SO....you can see how the 'picnic' thing comes about....this magnificent yacht cruising across the ocean on a beautiful sunny day, a blanket on deck, the picnic basket with the crackers and cheese plus a nice bottle of your favorite wine. It has all the makings of a very lovely day......and somewhere along the way the whales and dolphins become a 'bonus'. The yacht "America" is very stable and very few guests ever experience any motion sickness. A trip to the ocean on board the 'America' is as much about the opportunity to sail on this amazing yacht as it is to see the whales. It is simply the whale watching season that gives the public the rare opportunity to sail aboard the America".
Sail Time: 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Departs: San Diego Maritime Museum, 1492 North Harbor Dr., San Diego, CA 92101
Boarding Time: 10:45 AM
Fee: Mon-Fri: $65 / Adults / $34 / Children 12 & under
W/ends: $85 / Adults / $44 / Children 12 & under
Includes: Soft Beverages & Snacks, History lesson of “America” and modern
“America’s Cup” & Whale watching narration. Guests are encouraged to
BYO additional beverages / food.
For sailing dates & reservations please call:
800 644-3454 or 858 922-3522
warren@americayacht.com
Thursday, March 12, 2009
San Diego to host Women's NCAA Basketball!
3/21/09 – 3/23/09 Cox Arena will be the site of the first two rounds of March Madness as it returns to San Diego March 21 and 23, 2009 with the National Collegiate Athletic Association women's basketball tournament.
Stay downtown and experience San Diego and take in the action!
http://www.hisandiegoonthebay.com/san-diego-vacation-packages.html
Stay downtown and experience San Diego and take in the action!
http://www.hisandiegoonthebay.com/san-diego-vacation-packages.html
World Baseball Classic
Getting ready for the next rounds of International play, the World Baseball Classic will be just down the street at Petco Park! http://web.worldbaseballclassic.com/ballparks/index.jsp?loc=san_diego
Holiday Inn on the Bay is offering great discounts, check them out here:
http://www.hisandiegoonthebay.com/san-diego-vacation-packages.html
Holiday Inn on the Bay is offering great discounts, check them out here:
http://www.hisandiegoonthebay.com/san-diego-vacation-packages.html
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