PARK(ing) Day 2012 = Success

Once we got the turf, benches, trees, chairs and games set up it was time for a great dat. Even with the heat we had a great day out on Adams Ave. Hopefully next year will be cooler and bigger. Thanks to everyone who stopped by. And a huge thanks to SEZIO for making it happen.

Gotta say, it sure was a lot nicer sitting in BLAH and looking out at kids playing and neighbors mingling instead of the typical 3-4 ugly cars.

 

 

PARK(ing) Day - Friday, Sept 21st

Music, picnic tables, plants, turf, people.

Come hang out with your community.

http://www.facebook.com/events/155027477969378/

Groth 5-Course Wine Dinner ~ Wed. 8/29 7:30pm @ Proprietor's Reserve Wine Bar!

Groth 5-Course Wine Dinner w/Mike Ferrante

Wednesday, August 29th 7:30pm

 

Sample some of the best wines Napa has to offer!

Groth has long been synonymous with exceptional Napa wines, so we're very excited to bring these wines to you! We'll be featuring 5 wines from Groth, each paired with its own dinner course. Mike Ferrante will be joining us from Groth Vineyards to talk about and pour these award winning Napa Valley wines. Expect some great give-aways to top off a night of exceptional high-end wines!

Wine & Dinner Menu:

2009 Napa Valley Chardonnay
Lump Crab Cake  | Maiche Salad | Creole Remoulade

2011 Napa Valley Sauvignon Blanc
Southern Fried Chicken Breast | Fresh Corn | Red Bell Pepper | Black Bean | Scallion | Creamy Parmesan & Cracked Pepper Dressing

2003 Oakville Estate Cabernet Sauvignon (Library Vintage!)
Yucatan Style 18-Hour Pork Roast |Pumpkin Shallot Risotto | Creme Fraiche

2009 Oakville Estate Cabernet Sauvignon
Stuffed Flank Steak | Pepperoni | Provolone | Pesto | Bruschetta Orzo Salad | Kalamata | Caramelized Red Onion

2008 Oakville Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon
Wine Braised Short Rib | Creme Fraiche & Chive Red Potatoes

6-Course Wine Dinner $50/person

RSVPs are required for all events. We kindly appreciate credit card reservations to reserve seats. Please use the link below to register or contact Erin at erinsealy@hotmail.com or 619.823.3541.

Though we cannot guarantee special requests for menu changes, please contact us (email/phone above) if you have any food allergies or special considerations and we'll do our best to accommodate!

There is a 24-hour full-refund policy. We apologize that cancellations after 24 hours of the event cannot be refunded and cards will be charged for the full amount of the reservation.

Cinnabar 6-Course Wine Lunch: Sat. 8/18 2pm

6-Course Cinnabar Lunch w/President Suzanne Frontz Sat. August 18th 2pm

Meet Suzanne Frontz, President of Cinnabar Winery!


You won't want to miss this Saratoga gem! We're featuring 6 wines from Cinnabar, the white and red versions of the popular Mercury Rising Bordeaux Blend as well as three winery only selections! Suzanne Frontz, President of Cinnabar Winery will be joining us to pour wines and talk about what goes into these exceptional wines. Each wine will be paired with its own lunch course. Expect a great afternoon of wine, food and fun! Of course we'll have some great give-aways for this one, so don't miss out!

Wine and Lunch Menu:
2009 Mercury Rising Blanc Blend (winery only!)
Roasted Turkey | Gruyère | Cranberry & Herb Aioli  | Pretzel Crostini

2010 Santa Lucia Highlands Pinot Noir (winery only!)
Black Pepper Smoked Salmon | Creme Fraiche | Fresh Basil

2008 Paso Robles Clautiere Vineyard Mourvedre (winery only!)
50/50 Pork and Lamb Slider | Arugula | Applewood Bacon Jam | Herbed Goat Cheese | Caramelized Red Onion

2009 Mercury Rising Red Blend
Orzo Salad | Wilted Spinach | Charred Eggplant | Fresh Tomato | Kalamata | Scallion | Bresaola |Romano

2008 Paso Robles Merlot
Sage and Herb Rubbed Pork Shoulder | Parmesan Pancetta Risotto

2009 Lewis Vineyard Petite Verdot (winery only!)
Coffee & Black Pepper Brisket | Roasted Summer Vegetable Quinoa


6-Course Wine Lunch $50/person
BRIX Club Members $40/person

Event and Registration Page:
http://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event?oeidk=a07e64c8yi3cbf33b0c&llr=6xlbncdab

RSVPs are required for all events. We kindly appreciate credit card reservations to reserve seats. Please use the link below to register or contact Erin at erinsealy@hotmail.com or 619.823.3541.

Though we cannot guarantee special requests for menu changes, please contact us (email/phone above) if you have any food allergies or special considerations and we'll do our best to accommodate!

There is a 24-hour full-refund policy. We apologize that cancellations after 24 hours of the event cannot be refunded and cards will be charged for the full amount of the reservation.

This Weekend at Adams Ave. Books

Adams Avenue Book Store Sale & Author Signing This Saturday!

Saturday evening (around 6:15, after the bookstore closes) meet local author Richard Platt at the book release party for his new novel As One Devil to Another: A Fiendish Correspondence in the Tradition of C.S. Lewis' The Screwtape Letters. Rich also saw the hugely successful premiere of his play Ripples from Walden Pond: An Evening with Henry David Thoreau in April at Cygnet Theatre, and he is a contributor to Slightly Foxed, a unique literary journal that shines new light on worthy books - regardless of their current market status. The author will sign copies of his novel, which will be available the day of the event at 20% off the list price.

We're also hosting our Spring Open House & Sale this weekend, so come early to take advantage of the 20% discount off every book in the store. Coffee, punch and light refreshments will be served. The sale runs Saturday 10 am - 6 pm and Sunday 11 am - 5 pm. The book signing begins shortly after the store closes on Saturday, around 6:15 pm. www.adamsavebooks.com

New Happy Hour!

For other news and/or more information don't forget to visit us at: www.dimilles.com and follow us on Facebook!

Tasty Truck Tuesdays on Adams Ave

The Gurus of food trucks are having a Normal Heights events that should not be missed. So bring the family with the kids, dogs, cats, birds plus grandma to see what great food selections they have available every Tuesday evening from 6pm to 9pm 3441 Adams Ave Normal Heights @ Historic Smitty’s Service. Since 1945, Smitty's has been a family owned and operated automotive repair service. This event is a Free All Ages Event and yes they take credit cards.

Slow Cal BBQ brings the South to your Mouth with Sloppy, Juicy, In Yo Face BBQ! Slow Cal BBQ Slow Smoked, All Attitude OINK! http://www.slowcalbbqtruck.com

Thai 1 On Eats Ohiii! Thai 1 On is Southern California's 1st Thai Food Truck! We are serving upfresh, authentic and delicious eats all over the county. With dishes inspired by Thailand's street food culture and the best of Mom's Classics - our passion is to bring diversity to San Diego's food truck movement! Be sure to “Like” and“Follow” Us to see where we’ll be next! Thai 1 On Eats!! http://www.Ohiii.com

Goggys Mobile food truck. Meet Chris and David. They are my brothers from another species. Chris is the one on the left and, sadly, he is a New York Mets Fan. What is even worse though is that David (on the right) is a Chicago Cubs Fan. It's really easy to feel sorry for them. However, they do come from two big cities that really take pride in their food. So don't hold the sport allegiances against them. They can really make a top notch Hoagie (Hero, Sub, Stacker, or whatever you want to call it.) Plus, their level of creativity is unreal. You gotta find us and grab a bite before we "hop" to our next stop. https://twitter.com/followgroggys

PIEROGI TRUCK MOBILE RESTAURANT We are family owned and operated food truck serving polish and Eastern European food. Pierogi, Real Polish Sausage, Stuffed Cabbage,Silesian Dumplings with Beef http://pierogi-truck.com

The Gathering Spot Authentic Homemade Mexican Cuisine on a Taco http://www.tgsbistrotruck.com

So hit up the Gourmet Food Trucks and then come down to the Creativity Meet-Up every Tuesday 7pm @ ArtLab Studios 3536 Adams Ave Free All Ages Event.

See website for details and full menu!

Saturday 7pm Tribal Baroque @ ArtLab Studios

Saturday 7pm Tribal Baroque @ ArtLab Studios 3536 Adams Ave San Diego 92116 Free All Ages. Read the complete story and invite everyone you know to this great night of entertainment. Lila’Angelique One day in the Angel tunnel in New York's Central Park, when she was listening to Thoth while they were singing "Anya," it sounded like a baroque countertenor; but there rhythm, vocal whooping and roaring sounded so tribal, that Lila called there music “Tribal Baroque”. A combination of opposites: raw, howling singing, feet stomping rhythm, faces painted, breasts flopping, wild original costumes, ecstatic spiritual dancing combined with highly developed musical phrases, perfect pitch, Bulgarian-style operatic soprano and countertenor vocals, and classically influenced violin. Thus the name, "TRIBAL BAROQUE".

The Academy award wining 2002 for a short documentary about S.K. Thoth life as a performer in New York city and the life commitment that he has made to his craft. So please don't miss any chance you have to see Tribal Baroque any where in the world they are playing.

This week at BLAH

New Years Party @ ArtLab Studios with Tribal Baroque

Yes New Years Eve Dec 31st 8pm No Cover Tribal Baroque @ ArtLab Studios 3536 Adams Ave San Diego 92116. Read the complete story and invite everyone you know to this great night of entertainment
Lila’Angelique One day in the Angel tunnel in New York's Central Park, when she was listening to Thoth while they were singing "Anya," it sounded like a baroque countertenor; but there rhythm, vocal whooping and roaring sounded so tribal, that Lila called there music “Tribal Baroque”. A combination of opposites: raw, howling singing, feet stomping rhythm, faces painted, breasts flopping, wild original costumes, ecstatic spiritual dancing combined with highly developed musical phrases, perfect pitch, Bulgarian-style operatic soprano and countertenor vocals, and classically influenced violin. Thus the name, "TRIBAL BAROQUE"

S.K. Thoth was born on June 19th, 1954 in Manhattan General Hospital to Elayne Jones, a tympanist with the New York City Opera, and George Kaufman, a doctor. They named him Stephen after Stephen Foster, the songwriter in the early 1900's. Stephen spent his early years in St. Albans, Queens. His parents had two more children, Harriet and Cheryl. He and his sisters attended the United Nations International School where Stephen showed himself to be an average student. Both parents were involved in the Civil Rights and anti-Vietnam War movements and took Stephen and his sisters on many marches in NYC and Washington. His father was one of the doctors who assisted the marchers who were beaten up by the police. At eight years old, after one year of piano lessons, he had a dream of someone giving him a violin. He began studying violin with Mara Dvonch, a friend of his mother's and the assistant concertmaster of the American Symphony Orchestra. Although recognized to have talent, he rarely practiced as much as his teacher would have liked, wanting to play baseball and tennis, and cook instead. Even so, he progressed steadily. His parents separated and divorced when he was ten years old. The separation forced he and his sisters to leave the United Nations International School to attend public school. He went to Junior High School 217. During junior high school, he began imagining and creating a mythological world, Festad, as a reaction to feeling alienated from his peers and after reading Tolkien's Lord of the Rings. He auditioned for and was accepted into La Guardia High School of Music and Art. Upon graduating he received the Memorial Award for over all musicianship. In 1972, his mother became tympanist for the San Francisco Symphony Orchestra and moved he and his sisters to San Francisco. There he attended San Francisco State University as a music major where he met Richard Wiseman, a professor of comparative literature and an adept at Jungian psychoanalysis, who later became his adviser and mentor. Three years later, he transfered to San Diego State University as an astronomy major. After becoming disinterested in astronomy, physics and mathematics, he turned his interest and attention to opera, drama, and literature. He studied Wagner's Der Ring des Nibelugen and took classes in languages, philosophy, and playwriting, which led to him continuing to write about his mythological world Festad . . . As S.K. Thoth, he has been prayforming his solopera, THE HERMA:The Life and Land of Nular-in, daily at the Bethesda Terrace Arcade in New York City’s Central Park for more than ten years. In addition, he has prayformed the solopera in Sweden, Canada, Portugal, Spain, the Netherlands, and in the Bay Area, where he developed his work, for the AfroSolo ‘99 Theater Festival. He has appeared on The View, America’s Got Talent, and the Tonight Show with Jay Leno. In 2001, award winning director Sarah Kernochan made a documentary about Thoth’s life and work, which won the 2002 Academy Award for Documentary on a Short Subject. In June 2009, he released a book of short stories entitled Ruby and the Treehouse. In September 2009, Thoth released his eleventh CD with soprano and violinist, Lila’Angelique. He continues his study of theosophy, the eating and preparation of raw food, the assembling of the Encyclopedia of the Festad, and the writing of a novel about The Herma.

Lila’Angelique was born Caitlin Churchill Harkin with her twin sister Jamie Johnson on the 26th of February 1988 in New York City. Her preschool years were spent in Bergenfield, New Jersey, but her family moved to Nashville when she was 5. Both parents are professional musicians. Her mother, Caroline Peyton, is a singer who worked on Broadway. Her father, Brendan Harkin, is a guitarist and recording engineer who runs a full time recording studio in his home. In elementary school, she began Suzuki violin lessons when she saw a fellow student with a violin, but she quickly grew tired of the regimented group lessons and turned to studying classical at the Blair School of Music and Irish fiddle with private teachers. At 10, she was introduced to Verdi’s Rigoletto by her cousin and fell in love with opera. Delving passionately into the art form, she learned many operas by heart. One summer, two years later, she began voice lessons after discovering she had vibrato while singing along with Mozart’s The Marriage of Figaro. At 13, she met her mentor, Will Griffin who nurtured and tutored her in philosophy, art and music. In High School, she was placed in advanced choirs and won talent shows with her twin sister, singing operatic duets such as “Sous le dôme épais” from Delibes’ Lakme and “We are women” from Bernstein’s Candide. She studied voice with Metropolitan Opera coloratura soprano Elizabeth Carter, and her technique advanced rapidly. Instead of paying attention in math class, she would study the libretto to Mozart’s Die Zauberflote. Many of her teachers and fellow students had trouble with her outlandish styles of clothing: cut up jumpsuits, tutu’s, tuxedos and clown makeup. Before her 18th birthday, she sang the duet “Ach, ich liebte” from Mozart’s Abduction from the Seraglio with Will Griffin on Nashville’s classical radio station, WPLN 90.3 . As a freshman at the University of Kentucky at Lexington, she played Ariel in Shakespeare’s The Tempest, composing original music for her character. She also played the title role in Menotti’s Amahl and the Night Visitors. After a year in the university, she dropped out and moved to New York City to study at Circle in the Square Theatre School. She was frustrated by the school’s emotionally draining regimen and was also alienated from her peers. On October 11th 2008, she wandered into Central Park and stumbled upon Thoth in the Angel Tunnel. She became his only student. On March 2009, she joined him in prayformance and stopped going to theater school. In the fall, she and Thoth released a CD of their music recorded live. Presently, she and he perform their miniature tribal baroque operas throughout the world,

HOPE FOR PAWS Animal Rescue

OUR LIVES HAVE GONE TO THE DOGS
by Audrey and Eldad Hagar

 

The Hagars' organization
HOPE FOR PAWS rescues and rehabilitates abandoned and neglected animals for adoption to loving homes.

Their wonderful book is filled with photos and stories of many dogs they've saved over the years. A generous donor funded the book's production, meaning every penny of the $15 retail price will be invested in helping more animals ... making this a perfect holiday gift for animal lovers wanting to support animal rescue efforts.

Check out the book at Adams Ave. Books, on the corner of Adams and 35th, and visit www.hopeforpaws.org for more info about this group and its work.

Mutual Induction Mikey Eastman Reincarnation of JoJo Aubrey Perkins

Mutual Induction   Reincarnation of JoJo
Mikey Eastman     Aubrey Perkins

Triangle Building
4688 Boundary, San Diego
619.933.1752

Opening Reception
Friday, November 18
6pm-9pm

Encore
Tuesday, November 29
Thursday, December 1
6pm-8pm

Happy Hour

Triangle Building is proud to present:

Take it All Around
Matthew Mahoney

And

Adam Named it "Moose"
Grace Ford

Friday, October 14th, 2011
6pm to 9pm

Triangle Building
Adams Ave. at Boundary

After opening reception visits by appointment only
We look forward to seeing you there!

FREE Google Places Craft Tuesday @ ArtLab Studios

We want to see how creative you San Diegans are! Come by and meet other crafty people and pimp a FREE Water Bottle!

The event is FREE and open to all Google Places users. Never used Google Places before? All you need is a Gmail account. Here's how you can tell us about your favorites in town:

1) Login to Google Places - http://google.com/places
2) Search for any business
3) Click the empty stars, write a review
4) Publish!

There is also an Iphone app and Andriod Widget so you can review, add photos, check-in (android only), and find new places!
http://google.com/mobile/places or Search Google Places in the app store.

Google Places will supply everything you need to turn one of our eco-canteens into your own work of art. Just bring yourself and your imagination.

Want to find out about more Google Places Community Activities and Giveaways in San Diego? Follow us on Twitter: www.twitter.com/googlesandiego

Sign up for our new Weekly Newsletter for featured users, businesses and a calendar of events: https://services.google.com/fb/forms/sandiegonewslettersignup/

Thanks to Artlab Studios for having us in their inspiring space, check out their Place Page and tell the world what you think: Click Here

ArtLab Studios 

3536 Adams Avenue San Diego Cal 92116 

Phone 619 750-3355

email dave@sdliveent.com

ELVIS IS IN THE BUILDING

If you happen to visiting the Adams Avenue Street Fair today or tomorrow, swing by the studio to see Elvis and all his personalities, of which he has many if you didn’t already know.
We will have our Elvis heads, created by middle school and high school students on display, AND catch a glimpse of what our little Art FORM (Found Objects Recycled Materials) store will look like, as its’ developing on the side patio.
Our hours will be approximately 12-6:30pm today, and Sunday, 12-4 or 5pm.

_____________________
Erin Pennell
Rare Hare Studio
3316 Adams Avenue, Suite B
San Diego, CA 92116
619.795.0013
info@rareharestudio.com
http://www.rareharestudio.com

Free Thursday night meetup "Peep's" @ Artlab Studios

Artlab Studios Free All Ages creativity Meet-Up every Thursday 7pm 3536 Adams ave. Wanted Musicians, Artisans, Painters, Poets, Dancers, Models, Designers, Producers, Actors, Sculptures, Artist, Entertainers, Writers, Film Makers, Illustrators, Graffers, Urban Artist and anyone that has creativity for Peep's Meetup. Come see what everyone is talking about. ArtLab Studios is shaping our world through imagination. Where Art, Entertainment and Artisans express creativity in a nurturing atmosphere. What a great night of creativity and sharing at Artlab Studios with great creative people in the house sharing there ideas and view points. So let’s make this week even better than the last and invite all your creative friends and help change the world every Thursday night .. We provide gallery and event space for all types of new and initiative events and shows. Our mission is to provide a dynamic nurturing environment for creative professionals, working artists, and entertainers. ArtLab is dynamic meeting space serving Adams Avenue and the surrounding community. Info contact Dave @ 619 750-3355 or email dave@sdliveent.com

Adams Avenue Book Store August News

We've had lots of exciting new arrivals to the book store this summer, including a new locally-published journal, a great collection of Steinbeck first editions, beautiful leather-bound books, a Gutenberg Bible replica and more ... Click the link below for more info and photos.

August Newsletter


www.adamsavebooks.com

Green Flash Exclusive 7 Course Beer Lunch!! Saturday August 6th, 1pm

Proprietor's Reserve Wine Bar
4711 34th Ave ~ Normal Heights

A beer tasting at a wine bar??? You'd better believe it! And this is one you won't want to miss!!

Meet Green Flash's Cicerone and learn about what goes into these iconic San Diego Beers. Green Flash is known for their West Coast style IPAs, but we're going to show you they are so much more! Enjoy 7 premium Green Flash brews, a few of which are only available at the brewery and likely to be sold out completely by the time we do the tasting! You'll even have the opportunity to take these beers home with you-something you can't do anywhere else-not even at the brewery! We know you're going to love these beers!!

Beer & Lunch Menu

Summer Saison - Seasonal favorite that sells out quick

Crab & Shrimp Puff / Goat Cheese / Scallion / Artichoke / Orange Zest

Special Cuvee - Brewery only, will be sold out by time of event

Spinach Salad / Lemon Cilantro Hummus / Pine Nuts / Ginger-Mango Stilton

Sugar Smack - Brewery only, will be sold out by time of event

Proscuitto / Herbed Ricotta / Dried Apricot / Chive Marcona Pesto

Treasure Chest - Brewery only all proceeds benefit Breast Cancer

Chicken Lemon Piccata / Capers / Sun-Dried Tomato / Kalamata / Orzo

30th Street Pale Ale - Only available in San Diego

Grilled Sausage & Fingerling Potato Skewer / Grain Mustard Glaze / Fresh Cabbage Salad / Olive Oil / Parsley

Double Stout

White Chocolate Mousse / Caramel Ribbon / Toffee Crumble

Barleywine

Cave Aged Blue / Tripple Cream Blue / Red Globe Grapes / Honeycomb

BRIX Club Members: $40/person

7 Course Lunch &Paired Beers $50/person

RSVPs are required for all events. We kindly appreciate credit card reservations to reserve seats. Please use the link below to register or contact Erin at erinsealy@hotmail.com or 619.823.3541.

Though we cannot guarantee special requests for menu changes, please contact us (email/phone above) if you have any food allergies or special considerations and we'll do our best to accommodate!

There is a 24-hour full-refund policy. We apologize that cancellations after 24 hours of the event cannot be refunded and cards will be charged for the full amount of the reservation.

Register Here!

http://events.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=6xlbncdab&oeidk=a07e4g3el8b3cf54e70