Bike to Work Day : May 20th

Bike to work week is May 16th-20th

But the official Bike To Work Day is Friday, May 20th.

Visit www.icommutesd.com to find your pit stop on Adams.

Blind Lady Ale House and Adams Ave Bikes

will both be open giving out refreshments and signing riders in.

NIGHT ON ADAMS : May 7th

Viva Pops

3330 Adams Avenue
www.ilovevivapops.com

Cinco De Mayo Inspired Flavors and Fun, more to come!

The AIR CONDITIONED Lounge

4673 30th Street | San Diego | CA 92116

www.airconditionedbar.com/

Live Music starring Degero

Funk | Jazz | Groove

$5 U-Call-It Cocktails and Draft Beer

6-10 pm

Blind Lady Ale House

3416 Adams Ave

www.blindladyalehouse.com

Trunk Show with EA Vintage

Adams Avenue Book Store

3502 Adams Ave. (corner of 35th St.)

www.adamsavebooks.com

Storewide Sale! 10 am - 8 pm. Two floors of books, all 20% off!

ZEN Sanctuary, Massage, SkinCare, Acupuncture & Medicine

4183 Adams Avenue

www.zensanctuary.com

Asian Inspired Art - Tea Ceremony - Traditional Koto Music

6 to 9 p.m. $1 donation for Tea Ceremony - Proceeds to the Japanese Earthquake and Tsunami Relief Fund.

Ego ID Media
Art Lab Studios
3536 Adams Avenue
www.artlabonadams.com
Marketplace Exposition
Art and handmade goods.

Visual Art Supply

3524 Adams Ave.

www.visualartsupply.com/home.html

"True Character" A show of character based urban street art and customized toy exhibit, and live music by Awakeners

Back from Tomboctou

3564 Adams Ave

www.backfromtomboctou.com

Free swizzle sticks and mexican wedding cookies.We will feature Mexican Decor and Folk Art.

What you spend earns you Tombodollars for your next purchase.

Mariposa Ice Cream

3450 Adams Ave.

www.MariposaIceCream.com

Live Music by Dave Humphries and ice cream specials from  5pm - 9pm

Rare Hare

Rare Hare Studio will host a Trunk Show featuring local artists and handmade items from 6-8pm
Also available; Summer Camp Sign-up and Registration

Adams Point Gallery
Corner of Adams and Boundary
We will be showing 10 artists from Tijuana. More info soon!

Kensington Cafe

4141 Adams Ave. @ Marlborough in Kensington

kensingtoncafesd.com/
Come by Ken Cafe next Saturday for Night On Adams. We will have live music starting at 6:30pm with Russell Thompson as well as food and drink specials....

Cueva Bar
2123 Adams Ave
www.cuevabar.com
Argentinean Empanadas Microbrews Wines from Spanish Speaking Countries 

Lestat's
9:00pm - 12:00am
http://www.lestats.com/calendar/calendar.htm
Joseph Pfeifer
Parlour Regement Cd Release Show
Rheanna Downey

FACEBOOK EVENT PAGE

stay up-to-date by "attending" on the official fb event page

Celebrate Mother's DAY at ZEN Sanctuary

Botanical Bliss Facial Deluxe

This treatment begins with deep pore cleansing, exfoliation and
extractions as needed. Next, the skin is infused with Ionized Vitamin C and layered
with a customized aroma-therapeutic mask. To further this whole body package, the neck, shoulders and arms are massaged. While the mask is working, the hands are treated with healing shea butter cream. This treatment is completed with a luxurious foot exfoliation and a peppermint foot massage. Ahhh...BLISS.

SAVE $20 - $110 for 80 minutes.
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ZENThai Duo Massage & Foot Soak

ZENThai Foot Soak & ZENThai Aromatherapy Massage.
Sabai, sabai means to "just relax" in Thai and what better way to do so then with
the ZENThai Duo Ritual. A double featured service that begins with a refreshing lemongrass foot bath followed by a lime exfoliation of the foot and leg. Find softer, more refined skin with a Thai White Dirt Mask. Next, discover inner peace and quiet with a complete authentic Aromatherapy Massage. This type of bodywork uses pure botanicals that are sure to bring harmony to mind and body. Experience deep relaxation, restoring your inner sense of peace while eliminating tension and promoting a more natural flow of energy.

SAVE $25 - $120 for 85 minutes.

Booking Dates: May 6 to May 9, 2011
Expiration: May 9, 2011 - SpaFinder and SpaWish Certificates Accepted

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Enjoy a ZEN Fresh Foot Soak

Enjoy an exhilerating, hot peppermint and menthol foot soak to help open pores and work tired muscles. After enjoying the hot water a salt scrub is used to help exfoliate heels. This relaxing soak will uplift your energy and make you feel light on your feet.

*SAVE $25 - $20 for 20 minutes.
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Kokoro Reiki Healing

Truly a spiritual experience! This hands on healing ritual will bring health, vitality and peace never experienced before. Give the gift of healing light and deep relaxation to someone you love. This mother's day, treat your mother or that special someone to an amazing one-hour Reiki treatment.

SAVE $35 - $55 for 55 minutes.

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Little Buddha Pregnancy Massage

This massage is beneficial for mother and baby in so many ways:
increase relaxation, blood and lymph circulation, promotes delivery of oxygen and nutrients to mother and baby, stimulates healthy hormone production, reduces muscle and joint pain, varicose vein development and stress, provides support and a sense of well being through nurturing, loving touch. Safe and personalized therapy for all THREE trimesters of low-risk pregnancies. Uses unscented light blend massage oil.

SAVE $20 - $80 for 55 minutes.

.Booking Dates: May 6 to May 9, 2011
Expiration: May 9, 2011 - SpaFinder and SpaWish Certificates Accepted

BLAH ART : THIS MONDAY

Adams Avenue Book Store



All British history books discounted 20% this weekend.
www.adamsavebooks.com

THIS WEEK AT BLIND LADY

FC BLAH, Blind Lady's one and only and official co-ed indoor soccer team, won their first match on Monday night, 3-1. The cheering section of three rooted them on to victory! Congrats!

Friday's W-2 Tax Day Cask is Stone's Sublimely Self-Righteous and yep, it's $2 till 2pm. after that it goes up incrementally a buck an hour but honestly, it's been running out around 2pm.
Upcoming Dates:
Tickets are now on sale for the The BLAH International Rescue Committee Beer Tasting Benefit for Japan, Monday, April 25th, at 6 pm. They are selling for $35 and ALL proceeds are going to the International Relief Committee's (IRC) fund for Japan. A dozen breweries have donated beer and restaurants up and down Adams have donated snacks. Tickets include two flights or beer (or four beers), food and a good time. Plus we are unveiling the new Automatic Quartz Japan IPA made with Cy Henley of Alpine.
Tickets are available here through Brown Paper Tickets.

Wednesday, April 20th is the Drinkabout.
Friday, April 22nd is Earth Day and the Surfrider Benefit.
Thursday, April 28th is Dining Out for Life and we are participating.
Friday, April 29th we're having a Maui Brewing / Meet the Brewer lunch event.
Saturday & Sunday, April 30 and May 1 is Roots Fest mayhem.

And finally, this Sunday is the San Diego Velodrome Swap Meet, 7am-2pm. Don't say we didn't tell you. Have a great weekend one and all.

Massage heals the tissues of the body

Massage heals the tissues of the body
Saturday, April 09, 2011 by: James Schreiber

(NaturalNews) Brush aside any thoughts that massage is only a luxury splurge that has no real health benefits. To the contrary, hands-on healing helps you unwind, lowers blood pressure, promotes muscle relaxation and boosts your immune system. During a massage session, massage therapists use their hands and fingers to press and manipulate your skin, tendons, ligaments and muscles. The strokes gently move your blood, oxygen and lymph to various tissues and organs in a way that normally doesn't happen in the bodies of most people. As a result, the person who is receiving the massage experiences a level of physical and mental renewal that is hard to surpass.

Hidden Health Benefits of Human Touch

Today, numerous well respected studies indicate that massage therapy doesn't only feel good, it also may be good for you. Take a look at the health benefits below and discover the power of human touch:

• Stress & anxiety relief
• Muscle relaxation
• Blood pressure control
• Better circulation
• Pain reduction
• Enhanced cancer treatment
• Improved quality of sleep

But there's more - a study published in the Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine suggests that individuals who undergo massage therapy experience measurable improvements in their immune response.

Mark Rapaport, M.D., and his colleagues from Cedars-Sinai Medical Center followed 53 healthy adults who were divided into two groups: The participants received either 45 minutes of Swedish massage or the same amount of time of light touch massage, which is much milder and served mainly as a comparison to the more vigorous Swedish massage. After examining their blood samples, the scientists found that people in the Swedish massage group experienced a decrease in cortisol and a significant increase in lymphocytes, cells that keep our immune system strong.

"More research is ahead of us but it appears that a single massage may deliver a measurable benefit," Rapaport said in a news release.

Massage is far more potent therapy than most people realize. In fact, it can (and should) replace analgesics as a treatment for tension headaches. As it turns out, it takes only a 30-minute massage on cervical trigger points to boost autonomic nervous system regulation and alleviate the symptoms. Patients also report an improvement in their psychological and physiological state, which goes hand in hand with the reduction in stress and anxiety associated with such a disturbing condition.

Stress and lack of rest have devastating effects on our health, fitness and beauty. Don't be afraid to find yourself a good massage therapist and get some healing on a regular basis. When you're taking care of your skin and what's beneath it, you are taking care of your whole world.

About the author:
James Schreiber was a long time sufferer of Candida infection - a little known condition manifesting itself with unexplainable, seemingly unrelated signs such as chronic fatigue, digestive problems and flu-like symptoms. After completely transforming his lifestyle to triumph over his disease, Schreiber made educating people on how to better cope with Candida overgrowth a mission. He shares the secrets of his success at http://www.ecandida.com

Introducing, Yen4Zen Yoga Studio!!

Hello! Namaste!
For those of you who have yet to be enlightened... There's a new Yoga Studio in town!
Yen4Zen joined the San Diego Yoga Community last Fall!

One sunny day while I was waiting to pick up my son from Kensington Preschool, I crossed paths with a "radiant red-head," who happened to be Rebecca Villa, the founder and owner of Yen4Zen Yoga in Kensington. My family had recently moved from Chicago and I was dying to get back on the mat and teach. This happenstance moment was the universe answering my prayers! Rebecca invited me to join her family/staff at Yen4Zen, and I am so blessed to be a part of her yoga journey.

Rebecca's studio stands apart for several reasons. Let me tell you why...
Being a practitioner for several years I have pretty much been in every kind of yoga school from your average studio to warehouses, yurts, tomato farm huts, parks, beaches, hostels... Yes, everywhere!
The studio is a quaint sanctuary, painted it soft hues of green and decorated in deities, its a pleasantly sweet place to meditate and practice yoga... while listening to the soft hum of life on Adams Ave. Rebecca has captured the essence of a yoga sanctuary.

The saying, "good things come in small packages" is definitely appropriate for this studio. As an Instructor, I have embraced this studio and its unique energy. It allows for the Instructor to work individually with each practitioner. It is much easier to be attentive to each yogis individual needs in a smaller space or with smaller class size.

When we begin down our yogic paths we are drawn to different schools, spaces, styles of teaching... Dipping in and out, developing an appetite/addiction for yoga!
So, I invite you to taste Yen4Zen, I don't believe you will be disappointed!

The Community of Kensington has truly embraced the studio, as it allows most students to roll out of bed or take a short stroll to their mats! Not bad! Saturday Mornings a small group of yogis meet at the Ken Cafe for a cup of Joe and a brisk walk to follow. After there coffee/tea "walk&talk" they head over to the studio for a morning Vinyasa Practice with "me", Gabrielle.
I thought this would be a great way to take our practice and energy off the mat and into the community. Supporting local business and strolling the beautiful neighborhood of Kensington... In hopes it will stir curiosity and our following will grow!

We we also be at the Adams Ave. Healing Arts and Roots Fest, the last weekend in April, so please come check us out! We will be teaching Family and Kids Yoga to all...
Check us out on the web: Yen4ZenYoga.com for current schedules, upcoming workshops, events, etc
Yen4Zen shares space with Good Vibrations Family Chiropractic in Kensington, 4060 Adams Ave.

ARTLAB STUDIOS

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Poetry sale at Adams Avenue Book Store

During the month of April all poetry books are 20% off at Adams Avenue Book Store, in celebration of National Poetry Month. We're also presenting a daily Poetry Hour: join us in the store during the last hour of each day to listen to recordings of great poems, some read by their authors. Visit our website for more details: www.adamsavebooks.com

NIGHT ON ADAMS : May 7th

A group of businesses got together last week and came Saturday, May 7th as the date for the next Night on Adams event. So, we're all busy working on ideas for entertainment, food special and fun. Mark you calendars and save the date.

Future Dates:Saturday, July 2nd
Saturday, September 3rd
Saturday, December 10th
(future dates are subject to change, but we certainly hope they don't)

Alternative Happy Hour

Sunday, March 27th
4 – 8 PM
Queen Bee’s Art & Cultural Center
3925 Ohio St. @ University

$10 entry donation*
(includes all classes and clinical offerings)
Music, Healing, Classes, Presentations, Healthy Food from the Krishnas and more!
4 – 8 PM – Clinical Services including:
Acupuncture, Massage, Chiropractic,  Energy Healing, and More!

Class Schedule:
4:15 – 5:00 PM – Ambient Music
with Kalee, Sound Channel

5:00 – 5:45 PM – Yoga with Pilgrimage of the Heart Yoga
6:00 – 6:45 PM – Qi Gong & Meditation with Red Lotus Society
7:00 – 7:45 – Community Drumming for Wellness with Resounding Joy, Inc.
(No musical experience necessary)
Special Bonus – 8 PM – Salsa Class (Free with Paid admission!) followed by dancing till 12 midnight!
Sponsored by:  Queen Bee’s Art & Cultural Center, Honest Tea, and Pacific College of Oriental Medicine
All ages welcome, but under 18 must be accompanied by parent or guardian.
*All proceeds benefit Alternative Healing Network, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization
Visit our Facebook Page for the event invite!  Pass the word!
Limited Vendor Space still available!  Contact Ryan – info@althealnet.org

ZEN Sanctuary Gives Back to the Community.

Did you know that ZEN Sanctuary donates over 10% of every service to charitable organizations throughout San Diego County. We received a thank you recently from Torrey Pines Elementary School for a recent donation to their fundraising dinner. Here is a list of the organizations we have donated to within the last year:

1. Silver Gate Yacht Club
2. ZooFari
3. Celeb Champ
4. Old Globe Gala
5. San Diego Parrot Head
6. San Diego Zoo
7. Eagle Rock Music
8. Talmadge Beach Party
9. San Diego Blood Bank
10. Father Joe's Villages
11. Global Friends
12. San Diego Associate Zoo Keepers
13. St. David's Parish
14. Torrey Pines Elementary
15. Chabad Hebrew
16. UCSD
17. Ken 100 Picnic
18. JCC
19. MS Walk
20. Leukemia Lymphoma Society
21. JCC Patron Party

We are proud to give back to the community and help promote better wellness. We are giving back to the community since 2003 when we first opened. We believe it is just as important to be a part of the community by giving back as it is to be a local business owner.





Thank you for helping us be of service to those in need.

Peace,

The ZEN Sanctuary Team

Chance
Arianna
Bo
David
Debbie
Jen
Jerrie
Lindsay
Lotus
Mukunda
Rubi
Teng

SD BIKE COMMUTER DISCOUNT PROGRAM LAUNCH PARTY

Come to the official launch party of the bicycle discount program. This program gives you a discount if you show up to this and other businesses on a bicycle. Come to the launch party and meet all the businesses on the program. Go to www.sdbikecommuter.com for a list of participating locally owned and independent businesses.

5-9PM
SUNDAY, MARCH 6TH
SEA ROCKET BISTRO
3382 30TH STREET

Tribal Baroque's Bless The World Tour

This is San Diego's last chance to see the Complete Prayformance from the Academy Award winning Tribal Baroque on there "Bless the World Tour" along with the release of there brand new CD "Love and Devotion" They will be leaving San Diego March 1st and heading up to San Fransisco for a month and then to Canada for the summer. The show date is Feb 26th doors open at 7pm ArtLab Studios 3536 Adams Ave San Diego 92116 

Tickets can be purchased at Ego Id 3538 Adams Ave San Diego 92116 during business hours or by phone (619) 283-1199 x115 and tickets will be placed on will call. Hurry they are going fast...

www.sdliveent.com

The weather is a little chilly today (for us San Diegans) but you can warm up by walking or riding your bike to the Adams Avenue Farmers' Market today and every Wednesday from 3pm - 7pm.

Located at 4674 35th Street (just behind John Adams Elementary School).

Shop for your weekly supply of Fresh Produce, Meats, Fish, Flowers and Cheeses.

Procedes support the John Adams Elementary School Student Activities.

Shop local, what you spend stays local.

Hosted by the Adams Avenue Business Association.

A Return to Yang Energy

A Return to Yang Energy

Spring is the beginning of the year for many cultures and a time of new growth. In Chinese medicine, spring is a time of the return to yang energy. As we look around us, the plants are growing green once again. In climates with cold winters this is very apparent. The water that forms from the melting snow nourishes the plants and trees and is transformed into abundant green growth and flowers. The characteristic green color of spring growth in nature is why the Chinese associate spring with green.

For those of us practicing feng shui, it is important to keep our wood element area clean of clutter and harmoniously filled with plants, wood objects, and green color. Feng shui is, quite simply, the art of placement. Organizing your home and work space can improve the quality of your life. The East and South East areas belong to the wood element which governs spring time. Another benefit to organizing these areas is an increase in wealth, which I am sure most of us could benefit from in these challenging times.

According to the Inner Classics, one of the time-tested classics of Chinese medicine, this is the time of year to “rise early with the sun” and take “brisk walks”. This brings us to our next point. Exercise! Exercise! Exercise! As the yang energy of the season returns to the world around us, it also rises inside of us. When we exercise, we circulate the energy in our whole body. This allows the yang energy of the season to nourish us deep in our organs and out to the surface of our skin. The Inner Classics go on to say this about spring:

The supernatural forces of spring create wind in heaven and wood upon the earth. Within the body they create the liver and the tendons; they create the green color … and give the voice the ability to make a shouting sound … they create the eyes, the sour flavor, and the emotion of anger.

As mentioned above, this is the season to address the liver. When it comes to diet, this season is all about cleansing. Eating too many fatty and heavy foods bogs down the liver and decreases its function. The diet should be light with an emphasis on sweet and pungent flavored foods. A great example of this is mint tea with honey. Brewing mint tea for longer than ten minutes helps activate the qi or energy of the liver. Complex carbohydrates such as legumes, grains and seeds have a sweet flavor which increases with sprouting. Food preparation in spring is simpler and raw foods can be eaten more abundantly. Young carrots, beets and other sweet starchy vegetables are also sweet in nature. Add some pungent spices such as basil, fennel, marjoram, rosemary, caraway, dill and bay leaf and you have a healthy spring meal. May you have a healthy and prosperous spring!

Mukunda N. Singh L.Ac.

AMAZING Sonic Art Experience this Friday and Saturday

You won't want to miss this amazing local Music and Art Experience at the New Art Lab on Adams Avenue, next to EgoId Media and Subway Sandwiches. Go to ArtLabonadams.com for the full listing of events.
3536 Adams Avenue

Experience Local Art
Culture and International Musicians at
ArtLAB's Grand Opening
Friday, February 18th from 6:30 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Saturday, February 19th from 6 p.m. to 12 a.m.
3536 Adams Avenue, San Diego, CA 92116
www.artlabonadams.com

We invite you to two special evenings of art, live music, art performance, wine and cheese. ZEN Sanctuary Owner & Artist, Chance Billmeyer, ArtLAB Owner & Artist, Jim Yuransky, along with artists Scott Saw, Mary Fleener, Pamela Yaeger, Joshua Krause, Matt Stallings, Andrea Rushing, and more.

Friday Night Entertainment: The Wigbillies, Christopher Dale, Emily Richards & Jason, Zimbeat, Reverend Stickman, The Concrete Project, Todo Mundo, 10Zero, Ben Justus,

Saturday Night Entertainment: Justin Froese, Seaholm Mackintosh, Kenny Eng, Bviolin & Gypsy Nights, Enreverie, The Lovebirds, Reverend Stickman, Will Faeber & Cathouse Thursday, Todo Mundo, 10Zero, Ben Justus, Emily Richards & Jason

Upcoming Author Appearance

year of the rabbit party at rare hare

ArtLab's Grand Opening Event

The ArtLab is proud to announce the Gallery's grand opening event "Emergence" featuring a feast of art and sound.  Calling for a renaissance focused on artists being able to make a living through their craft--Jim Yuran is joined by Emily Richards, Cynthia Gaddes and Dave Rodger, all are contributing their talent and their time to ArtLab's mission.  So please listen to the music being created by ccMixter.org, view the artwork that will be displayed during opening weekend, and save the date for a great night of live music and art.

February 18th and 19th

Blind Lady turns 2 this weekend

Here's where we're at with planning our 2nd Anniversary Event.
EVERYTHING IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE!
That's just how we are.
We will be creating individual facebook Events for all the nights/events. So stay tuned.

Wednesday, Jan 26th
Extra Event – Special Russian River Flights: Temptation, Consecration, Redemption, Damnation, Blind Pig and RR IPA.
Release of 2nd Anniversary T-Shirtsand Postcards
T-shirts will be long-sleeve.
Grab a postcard, write a note to a friend, get a stamp at the food register and we'll mail it for you the next morning. The OG check in.

Thursday Jan 27th, 5pm
THE VERY FIRST BEERS
To celebrate the very first beers we ever tapped at BLAH, we are serving H24 Flights and having a very special BLAH/H24 Collaborative Glass giveaway.
The first 155 people (of legal drinking age – one glass per person) through the door will be given a glass and be able to purchase  $2 glasses of H24 Alt and Orange Wheat until the kegs are empty.
facebook event

Friday, Jan 28th, 11:30am
2ND ANNIVERSARY GLASS GIVEAWAY & LUNCH
 We’ll open at 11:30am for lunch and give away 155  2nd Anniversary Glasses. One glass per person of legal drinking age. (An additional 100, or so, glasses will be available for $5 each)
facebook event
Friday Night - TBA

Saturday Jan 29th, 1pm
DRINK WITH HANGAR 24
The brewers and staff of H24 (50 of ‘em) are getting on a bus and heading down to BLAH to eat and drink with us. Oh, and they’ll be bring a special Cask with them. 
facebook event

Saturday Jan 29th, 3pm
CRAFT CANS AND KOOZIESWe’re doing it again. The 1st 200 Craft Beer Cans sold will come with a BLAH 2nd Anniversary Koozie. (An additional 100 koozies will be available for $5 each)
CANS INCLUDE: Avery Brewing Co: White Rascal, IPA, Ellie's Brown, Joe's Pilsner Maui Brewing Co: Mana Wheat, Big Swell IPA, CoCo Porter, Bikini Blonde Oskar Blues Brewery: Dales Pale ale, Mama's Little Yella Pils, Old Chub Scottish Style Ale, Gubna Imperial IPA, Ten Fidy Imperial Stout, Gordon Imperial Red More TBA
facebook event

Sunday Jan 30th, 11:30am
AUTOMATIC BREWING CO RELEASE PARTY
Release of Automatic Imperial Brown Growlers and T-shirts. 
The first 50 people to pre-order their growlers through Automatic Brewing Co facebook for $22.99 will get a numbered bottle of out newest release. These will be the ONLY growlers available of this beer.
There will be no re-fills sold.
Growler pre-order info TBA.
We are also planning to print shirts on demand, live during the event. These shirts will be printed at the event and will only be available that day.
facebook event

Sunday Jan 30th, 3pm
JOLLY PUMPKIN FLIGHTS 
Six 5oz Tasters side-by-side: Bam Biere (Farmhouse Ale), Bam Noire (Dark Farmhouse ale), Seasonal (La Parcela- Pumkin Ale), Maracaibo Especial (special brown ale), Oro de Calabaza (Biere De Garde), Noel de Calabaza (Belgian Strong Dark Ale)
facebook event

Monday Jan 31st, All Day
Sleep

Adams Avenue Farmers' Market/ E- Recycling Paper Shredding

FREE Electronics Recycling and Paper Document Shredding TODAY! at the Adams Avenue Farmers' Market! Bring your old unwanted electronic devices to the Adams Avenue Farmers' Market tomorrow!
e-Recycling sponsored by Recycle San Diego

ALSO bring your stacks of paper documents to be shredded (Drop Off Only). Document Shredding Sponsored by Pro Shred of San Diego.



Wednesday, January 26, 2011
from 3pm - 7pm.
4674 35th Street Next to Adams Elementary School
Shop for your fresh fruits, meats, fish, vegetables and cheeses at the Adams Avenue Farmers' Market every Wednesday, rain or shine!

ONE Space Left!!!!

ARTLab is NOW Open on Adams

Our mission is to provide a dynamic nurturing environment for creative professionals, working artists, and hobbyists alike. The lab is a membership based collective serving Adams Avenue and the surrounding community. We provide atelier work space for artists on a monthly basis as well as open studio space for working members. Members can enjoy the following privileges:
A place to create your work
A place to show your work
A place to sell your work
A place to relax with:

Wi-Fi Internet connection
A computer design workstation
Amenities such as coffee, tea and snacks
Discounts on printing and design services at Ego Id Media
Discounts on supplies at Visual Art Supplies
Discounts on other member products and services.
Networking & collaborating with other artists and professionals
We WILL engage the local community with art openings, live music and performance on a regular basis.

Monthly membership fees are as follows:
Supporting member = $10/mo
Working member = $25/mo

For more information please email info@artlabonadams.com or call (619) 293-1199 x115.


*Only one private studio left*
$350/mo
Please call or email today!
(619) 283-1199x115
info@artlabonadams.com

Valentine's DAY is not that FAR Away!

Come in with the one you love for a special Valentine's Couples Massage - One Hour for Two People in the same room for only $165 - includes chocolate and a rose for that special someone. Booking dates are February 8 through February 14. Call (619) 269-9322 to make an appointment. Visit us online at www.zensanctuary.com

Want to eat healthier this year? Want to Support Local Neighborhood Businesses also?

Shop the Adams Avenue Weekly Farmers' Market every Wednesday from 3pm-7pm at 4674 35th Street, just south of Adams Avenue. Shop local and your money stays local as proceeds from the Adams Avenue Farmers' Market support programs at Adams Elementary School.

Stop by your favorite or find a new favorite Adams Avenue Business on your way!

HELP US SPREAD THE WORD, Mark Your Calendars! FREE Electronic Recycling & Paper Document Shredding at the January 19, 2011 Market! Bring your Electronic Items to be Recycled or Documents to be Shredded.

Blind Lady Ale House Events

 GIVE A BIKE: 50 State Bicycle Tour Kick-Off and Townie Ride

Sunday, January 9th 5-10pm

Townie Ride leaves BLAH at 3pm

Adam and Christy Coppola will be beginning their GIVE A BIKE: 50 State Bicycle Tour in January from San Diego, CA. Join them for food, drink, and raffles at The Blind Lady Ale House on Sunday January 9th for a kick-off event to support their journey and mission: to give bicycles to those in need. 

http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=177752192258347

BURDEN

Sculpture and Art by Steve Florman

Monday, January 10th 6-10pm

BLAH will be open for Drinks Only

MIHO Gatrotruck will be out front from 7-9pm

http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=123396734392517

UPCOMING

Never before has photography been so immediate, so intimate, so able to capture the ordinary world in an extraordinary way. “Phonography” looks at this phenomenon in a new way - with a fascinating exhibit of photos shot on nothing but phone cameras.

BLAH will be open for Drinks Only

MIHO Gatrotruck will be out front from 7-9pm

A partial list of participants include:
Grant Brittain
Miki Vuckovich
Dave Swift
Woody Pirtle
Paul Frank
Andy Macdonald
Armin Vit
Felix Sockwell
Otis B.
Gabrielle Holley
Lance Mountain
Don Clark
Joel Templin
Christopher Simmons
Dean Deleo
Scott Mires
Harry Pierce
Jessica Hische
Gary Hustwitt
Patrick Dennis
David Mchank
Phil Beaumont
Susan Wang
Pete Reichert
Jason St John
Sean Kelley
Stacy Kelley
Mark Waters
Garrett Patz
Jeffrey Brown
Mark Trombino
Mitch Wilson
Myles McGuinness
Nena Anderson
Stacy Keck
Tracy Meiners
Robynne Raye
Madeleine Eiche
Terry Marks
Ed Templeton
Justin Ahrens
David Harrison
John Durrant
Nick Nacca
John Schultz
Max Dolberg
Pall Jenkins
 
FACEBOOK EVENT PAGE

GO CHARGERS!!

DiMille's will be honoring our Happy Hour Specials during the game this Thursday in the bar.
$3 any draft beer
$4 House wines
50% off ALL appetizers

THANKS FOR COMING OUT!

Thanks to everyone who came out and all the businesses who participated in Holiday Night on Adams. We'll be announcing exact dates for more Night On Adams events soon, but expect something every quarter.
MARCH
JUNE
SEPTEMBER
DECEMBER

Holiday Night on Adams

A few independent businesses on Adams are planning holiday walkabout with stores decorating for the holidays, some live music on the street and maybe some craft vendors set up around the neighborhoods. (This is not an AABA event)

•VISUAL ART SUPPLY: Delusional Hierarchy, an exhibition of paintings representing vaious styles including tattoo, graffiti, pop art and surrealism. Live d.j. and drinks.
•KAI HAIR SALON: live screen printing and a live mural provided by Art Kills Artist. Music by dj Theron and others as well as food and drink.
•ANDREA RUSHING: 1 Year Anniversary Celebration from 6-9pm w/ Wine tasting, art viewing and student art sale  (and maybe some cookies!)
•RARE HARE: Open house with snacks for kids.
•MARIPOSA: Live Music by Dave Humphries from 5pm - 9pm. 1 Scoop Sundaes for $3.00. Slice of ice cream pie & cup of coffee for $3.00. Buy 2 pints, get a Free Pint -- Every customer will be entered in a drawing for a $10 Gift Certificate
•BLIND LADY ALE HOUSE: Holiday/Winter Ales Event.
•ADAMS AVE INTEGRATIVE HEALTH and SHANTI SPA & GALLERY: Open house with snacks.
•SAN DIEGO URBAN RENTALS: "The Best Art Show Ever" with Jim Woodard, Stella Cole, Rowan Davidson, Christopher Meacham, Maya Moksha, Cheryl Cole, Steven Suiter, Lis Valdez Suiter, Doug Suiter, Mike Jenks and Rebecca Tasker!
•ART OF FRAMING and ROMI'S: Santa will be at RoMi's Soft-Serve Heaven From 5-8pm. Pictures are $4 for 4x6  $6 for 4x6 in greeting card frame, more pkgs. avail. @ Art of Framing (next door).
•JAYNE'S GASTROPUB
•OULD SOD: Happy Hour prices and Karaoke.
•SECOND CHANCE ANTIQUE & THRIFT: Open late for Holiday Shopping.
•VIVA POPS: Viva Pops will be highlighting some new yummy winter flavors along with thank you stocking stuffers............free holiday pins by our resident pop artist Anna Tillet while supplies last and a buy 2 get 1 free pop pass. Also, don't forget your pup pops and help "Rico" find his forever home. 100 percent of your donations not only help Rico but will also get your pup a tasty and healthy pop!
•PET ME PLEASE: Open late for Holiday shopping. Bring your pet!
•PROPRIETORS RESERVE: ALL Battagalini wines half off, both by the glass and by the bottle.
•ROSIES: Live music and Trummer Pils pints $4.00
•PONCE'S Open as usual and working on some specials.
•ZEN SANCTUARY: open house with snacks and assorted teas and one therapist offering introductory sessions of chair massage for $1 per minute. And "Bring a Friend" Special- buy one one hour service or more and get the second service for 50% off. This is an amazing savings as it would bring the cost of a massage to $40 for 55 minutes.
•STUFF will be open with snacks and discounts.
•BACK FROM TOMBOCTOU: We will have a free mini piñata decoration for people visiting the store that evening.
Cider and mexican cookies.
•ADAMS AVE BOOK: 20% off every book, and we'll have punch, coffee and snacks. We've got all kinds of books, including a room full of children's books, plus a couple of cats, so we're kid-friendly
•DiMILLES: Happy Hour Menu-$3 any draft beer, $4 house wines and 50% off ALL appetizers.
•LESTAT'S WEST: Holiday movies in the theater.
•ADAMS AVE BIKES: Sweets n treats at Adams Ave. Bikes! Cmon By!
•FOLK ARTS RARE RECORDS: Open late with special music - LIVE and on records.

Bug your favorite shop and make sure they're staying open and doing something fun.RSVP to our Facebook Event and we'll post more info as it comes in.Businesses can email their scheduled event to info@blindladyalehouse.com and we'll get it listed.

Spread the word and pass it on to your favorite businesses and friends. The more who join in the better the celebration will be.

ZEN Sanctuary offers 50% OFF when you bring a friend!

Now, through the end of 2010, when you bring a friend in to receive a one hour service or more at ZEN Sanctuary, you or your friend will receive 50% off the second service. Enjoy a relaxing massage, or brighten your skin for the holidays, all with the company of a friend or family member. When you call to book your appointment, just mention this offer and you will receive 50% off the lesser of the two services.

You can also save on holiday gifts! Purchase a gift item from ZEN and take 50% off the second item. (Excludes Skincare products and Tea/Sake Sets)

Hurry, this offer is good now through the end of December 2010 only!

From ZEN Sanctuary to you, we all wish you a very Healthy and Happy Holidays!!!

Chance, Debbie, Jerrie, Dianna, Katie, Lindsay, Carly, Bo, Rubi, Teng, John, and Mukunda, L.Ac.

ZEN Sanctuary is located at 4183 Adams Avenue, San Diego CA 92116
Phone: (619) 269-9322
Web: www.zensanctuary.com

AA Bikes 7th Anniversary

Adams Avenue Bicycles 7th Anniversary Party

Good news! It's our shop's seventh anniversary party this Saturday the 20th. It goes on from 2pm in the day and goes on all night! We'll have activities for the whole family! C'mon by and celebrate!
Facebook Event Page

The AABA is holding the Q4 (4th Quarter) Quarterly Member Mixer this Thursday at Gledhill's Vintage Furniture for the Merchcants and Employees of the Adams Avenue Business District.

Come to see Gledhill's recent store front expansion and all of the beautiful furniture restoration work they do while spending a nice social time with fellow business owners and employees.

A BRIEF presentation on Internet Marketing will be presented by Steven Persitza of "Just My Ticket" and Jerry Locke of "Locurious"

Click here for details

Adams Avenue Business Association Member Mixer!

Pumpkin Carving Contest at Adams Avenue Farmers Market TONIGHT

Calling all Pumkin Carving Artists to the Adams Avenue Farmers Market TODAY (Wednesday) for the first Annual Carving Contest. it is an open contest, all you need to do is buy a pumpkin at the market and have it ready for judging by 6:00p.m. We'll have some great PRIZES for the winners!

Don't be Scared...See you there...

4674 35th Street, behind the Adams Elementary School!!!

VELO CULT TWEED RIDE 2010

Last year a group of riders came by Blind Lady after the event and it was a site. Nothing like a bunch of bikes in wet tweed drinking beers. I was sooo jealous. I'll be riding for sure this year.

FRIENDS OF NORMAL HEIGHTS CANYONS

The next meeting of the Friends of Normal Heights Canyons is Saturday, November 6, 10:00am - 11:30, meet at the end of Eugene Place for canyon maintenance, watering, and planning for the fall planting. Make sure you have sunscreen, water, and sturdy shoes.
We switched from the normal second Sat., odd # months, due to a canyon enhancement planning workshop in City Heights on the 2nd Sat. in November.

The even month, 2nd Wednesday meeting normally held tomorrow has been cancelled.

Please mark your calendars for the fall restoration planting on Saturday, December 4 - we'll be planting on the mesa this year. More details coming soon.

Thanks to all the volunteers who helped out at Coastal Clean Up Day on Sept. 25! We cleaned up over 100 pounds of trash and recycling, along with pulling invasives, and planting 15 new native plants in restoration sites 2 and 3.

FACEBOOK EVENT PAGE

Now that the dust is setteling from the Adams Avenue Street Fair, the Adams Avenue Business Association has many other things to work on; a Member Mixer on November 18, The Annual Member Meeting in January and don't forget the Weekly Adams Avenue Farmers' Market every Wednesday from 3pm - 7pm at 4674 35th Street.

Kensington Cafe Events

Join us at Kensington Cafe for Movie Night Sept. 28! Featuring "City Slickers".

Serving Pizza and Beer Special for $9....Choice of one of our awesome Personal Pizza's and a Stella or a Stone Pale Ale for only $9 while you enjoy our feature flick!!! Hope to see you there. If you cant make it down to movie night we serve happy hour 7 days a week 4-7pm with $3 wine specials!! Also, Our Open Mic night is coming up on Sunday October 17th 6:30-8:30pm! See you at the Kensington Cafe.

Adams Ave Street Fair and Visual Art side show

Sept. 25th, Visual Art Supply will be hosting "ARTSLAM" outside and inside the store at 3524 Adams ave. 10 plus artists will be displaying and selling their goods from 10-6pm. Work includes painting, silkscreening, photography and wearables. come and see what Visual and the local artists are up to.

Alternative Happy Hour

Movie Night at Kensington Cafe

Come on down to Ken Cafe this Tuesday evening at 8pm for Movie Night. This weeks feature film is 'Finding Nemo'-a super funny film for everyone!! We will be serving Beer & Wine Specials all evening! Next weeks feature film is "Splash" with Tom Hanks and Darryl Hannah....remember that one?? If you cant make it down for movie night, Sunday Sept. 19th at 6:30pm is Open Mic Night. We hope you make it down to the Cafe soon!

Rockefeller Center for Anti-Aging Grand Opening!

The Rockefeller Center for Anti-Aging is hosting an Open House/ Grand Opening at their new location 3938 Adams Avenue on Thursday September 16, 2010. This event is open to the public.

Stop by to welcome and meet owner, Kimberly Rockefeller and see what great things she and the other technicians offer in the newest boutique on Adams Avenue.

DATE: Thursday, September 16, 2010

TIME: 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm

LOCATION: 3938 Adams Avenue (near the I-15 off-ramp)

Enjoy Hor D'overes, live music and spirits while you learn more about the services offered by the Rockefeller Center. Bring a friend, sign up for a free treatment and get a special gift.

Visit The Rockefeller Center website at http://therockefellercenter.com/

We hope to see you there!

Coastal Clean Up Day in Normal Heights Canyons

Reminder - the next meeting of the Friends of Normal Heights Canyons is (our regular odd month canyon maintenance/meeting) this Saturday, September 11, 10:00am - 11:30, meet at the end of Eugene Place.

Please pass it on to your family/friends/neighbors - Coastal Clean Up Day in Normal Heights Canyons - Saturday, September 25, 9:00am - noon, meet at the end of Eugene Place (flyer attached). We'll plant some new native plants to fill in spots in Restoration sites 1-3, along with pulling out weeds/invasive plants, and trash pick up, so we can use lots of volunteers. Hope to see you there!
If you will likely be able to make it, please register for the NH site at cleanupday.org

Kids on the Block : Sept 4th

Hi there!!! Kensington Cafe is having a Trunk Show tonight from 5-9pm. Vintage clothing, handmade Jewelry and handbags.
We will be serving Beer Wine and Tapas all evening
Happy Hour prices from 4- 7pm! $3 Wine Specials!
Come join the fun tonight and If you cant make it tonight come on down to see Miff Laracy Saturday evening at the Cafe from 730-9pm. Great local artist who is not to be missed.
A big thank you to everyone who supports the cafe!!!

Normal Heights in the News

"The American economy has been in a downturn the last few years, but there has been little evidence of it on flourishing Adams Avenue. From January 2008 until July 2010, 68 businesses opened in the 600-member business improvement district, which stretches from Park Boulevard in University Heights to the eastern edge of Kensington. Additionally, 25 existing business owners reinvested in their operations, adding or enhancing their space..."

Read the rest of this article in San Diego Uptown News and then go to our Facebook page and let us know what you love about Normal Heights. Is it Pilgrimage of the Heart? Ponce's? Smitty's? Let us know.

Bicycle Film Festival 2010 Trailer

The Bicycle Film Festival is coming to San Diego on September 11th, but there will be pre-parties, after parties, rides and all sorts of bike stuff happening. Festivities kick off Thursday the 9th at Blind Lady Ale House.

7 Course Lunch and Wine at Proprietor's Reserve! Sat. Aug 21st 1pm

Meet Edward Sellers Winemaker Ed Sellers!!!

We've carried Edward Sellers Wines for a little over a year now and we know you guys are big fans! We were first introduced to the Paso Robles winery during last Spring's Annual Wine Trip to Paso Robles. We immediately brought in 4 of Ed Seller's wines, where they have remained on our menu since, as some of our best sellers! Now we've added an additional three wines that we know you will love, includintg a Rhone white blend, for a total of 7 wines! Needless to say we are very excited to now introduce you to Ed Sellers, Winemaker for Edward Sellers! Ed will be joining us for lunch on Saturday, August 21th at 1pm to pour wine and talk about the majic made at his winery. Rumor has it he will also be bringing some winery schwag and some awesome prizes! Bottles will be ready to be signed and offered at special prices for Saturday only! RSVPs are required, please see information and link below menu.

Wine & Lunch Pairing Menu:

Blanc du Rhone White Blend: Roussanne, Marsanne, Viognier
Lagonstino Louie Langostino Avocado Cucumber Radish

Grenache
Tortilla Espanola Potato Jalsberg Sage Creme Fraiche

Le Thief: Grenache, Mourvedre
Herbed Foccacia Red Onion Spinach Sausage Asiago

Vertigo: Grenache, Mourvedre, Syrah
Herbed Salad Smoked Maple Bacon Gorgonzola Garlic Croutons

Syrah
Grilled Italian Sausage Pepper Medley Porcini Mushroom Grilled Eggplant

Cuvee des Cinq: Mourvedre, Syrah, Grenache, Counoise, Cinsault
Stuffed Chicken Breast Herbed Feta Kalamata Bacon Wrap Roasted Red Pepper Couscous

Cognito: Mourvedre, Zinfandel, Syrah, Grenache
Bittersweet Chocolate Mousse Black Cherry Cocoa Blackberry

Tasting and Lunch $38/person
BRIX Club Members $32/person

Good News!
You can now input your credit card information on-line using the register link below! If you would prefer to call or email directly to hold your reservation, you can still do so by emailing or calling Erin: 619.823.3541 or erinsealy@hotmail.com

UPCOMING EVENTS!!!
September 11th: Frogmore Creek/42* Tasmanian Wine Lunch!
September: Clayhouse (ReScheduled Event)
October: Malbecs and Jambalaya Dinner

Sincerely,
Erin Sealy
Proprietor's Reserve Wine Bar
erinsealy@hotmail.com
619 8233541

Riding Bikes with the Dutch - Movie Trailer 2

This 36-minute film will show twice at the Blind Lady Ale House on Sunday, August 29th. There are also rumors of a short "townie" ride with the filmmaker prior to the screening. MORE INFO

Kensington Sign to Return Soon(?)

The Kensington Sign to be back soon! See the article in today's U-T

SignonSanDiego Kensington Sign Article.

Today is Wednesday, Farmers Market Day!

Visit the Adams Avenue Farmers' Market with plenty of fresh produce, fish, meats and artisan goods. Grab a bite to eat and stay awhile!

Watch us on TV this morning on San Diego 6!

At the Market this Week:

Discuss your concerns about State issues with Senator Kehoe 4pm-5pm!

Recycle your old electronics - Drop off at the Market!

Chef Demonstration and Tasting with Kensington Grill's Chef Hanis Cavin 5pm-7pm!

Plenty of excitement for everyone. Stop by 4674 35th Street Between Adams Park and Adams Elementary School!

Will Ferrel On Adams

Yep, the story is true, Will Ferrell was On Adams Wednesday night. He came into town for Comic Con and hooked up with a friend in Kensignton for a quite night out which consisted of Dinner at Blind Lady and ice cream at Mariposa. According to his friend, Will is excited about coming back for San Diego Beer Week.

Football is Coming... And so is Rosie's Annual Chili Cookoff!!!

So, it's that time of year again... The weather cools, the leaves change colors.... er, well maybe not in San Diego! But the pigskins will be flyin' and that means its time for Rosie O'Grady's Annual Chili Contest. All perspective chili chefs are encouraged to break out your giant pots and dust off your wooden spoons.

The format will change slightly this year to allow for more contestants and even better judging. During every Sunday Night Football game we will showcase 2 batches of chili for all in attendance to enjoy and judge. At the end of the season, the top 5 will compete for the coveted prize and title of Chili Champion.

Come in and sign-up with any bartender soon, so you are sure to get the game you want! The list fills up fast and we have a lot of fun with this. If you don't want to make chili for the masses, come in every sunday evening for a drink and a bowl (of chili, of course!). Let your opinion be heard... YOU be the judge!

Clayhouse Winemaker Lunch & Wine! Sat. 7/17 1pm

What: Meet Clayhouse Winemaker David Frick!
Where: Proprietor's Reserve Wine Bar
When: Saturday, July 17th 1pm

We've carried Clayhouse Wines for a little over a year now and we know you guys are big fans! We were first introduced to the Paso Robles winery during last Spring's Annual Wine Trip to Paso Robles. We immediately brought in 5 of the Clayhouse wines, where they have remained on our menu since as some of our best sellers! Needless to say we are very excited to now introduce you to David Frick, Winemaker for Clayhouse! David will be joining us for lunch on Saturday, July 17th at 1pm to pour wine and talk about the majic made at Clayhouse. Rumor has it he will also be bringing some winery schwag and some awesome prizes! Bottles will be ready to be signed and offered at special prices for Saturday only! Also, we'll be giving away a 3 year Petite Sirah Vertical to one lucky attendee!!

Wine & Lunch Pairing Menu:

Adobe White Blend: Viognier, Sauvignon Blanc, Grenache Blanc, Rousanne, Chardonnay & Chenin Blanc
Lagonstino Louie / Langostino / Avocado / Cucumber / Radish

Adobe Red Blend: Zinfandel, Syrah, Petite Sirah, Malbec, Cabernet Sauvignon, Petite Verdot, Tempranillo, Merlot
Herbed Foccacia / Red Onion / Spinach / Sausage / Asiago

Malbec
Potato Chorizo Pancake / Chorizo / Butter Potato / Oregano

Syrah
Herbed Salad / Smoked Maple Bacon / Gorgonzola / Garlic Croutons

Cabernet Sauvignon
Stuffed Chicken Breast / Herbed Feta / Kalamata / Bacon Wrap / Roasted Red Pepper Couscous

Petite Sirah
Pepper Crusted Steak / Crimini Mushroom / Haricot Vert / Garlic Parmesan Mashed Potato

Late Harvest Petite Sirah
Chocolate Decadence

Tasting and Lunch $36/person
BRIX Club Members $30/person

Please call or email Erin for RSVPs: 619.823.3541 or erinsealy@hotmail.com

FNHC BENEFIT

Please join us for our first FNHC Benefit on Sunday, July 18 at the Blind Lady Ale House! People who have been to BLAH know about their terrific pizza, salad, beers, and other delicious food and drink choices. 15% of sales will be donated to FNHC to support our habitat restoration and canyon maintenance projects. See the attached flyer for all the details. Hope to see you there!

Reminder - the next meeting of the Friends of Normal Heights Canyons is our odd month canyon maintenance/meeting, Saturday, July 10, 10:00am - 11:30, meet at the end of Eugene Place.

If you haven't already, please voice your opinion on the City's Stormwater Maintenance Plan, which has passed the City Planning Commission and has been appealed to the City Council. See this link for details -
http://sdcanyonlands.org/alerts/storm-water-maintenance-plan-alert.html

Joshua Krause and Steve Florman