Leave all your tailgate items at home and let us bring the fun to you with the ultimate tailgate party! The East Village Association and the San Diego Padres will partner up to bring J Street to life for East Village Evolution Padres Tailgates on Friday, August 27th and Friday, September 10th, 2010 from 4:30 PM to 7:00 PM.  J Street between 7th and 9th Avenue will be transformed into a fabulous ultimate tailgate party, with a slight twist to each week’s event. Guests will be able to experience amazing culinary samples when purchasing tickets to a mini tasting area within the tailgate, featuring delicious specialties from five different East Village and surrounding restaurants each week.  A tailgate party would not be complete without a frosty-cold beverage from! Each tailgate event will bring various local brewers taking turns selling a selection of their hand-crafted beers.  Additionally, there will be a stage with live music and entertainment, and an interactive “Adult Kid” zone will be created where adults will have the opportunity to participate in interactive activities such as Batters Up!, Fast Pitch, and other challenging games. At each tailgate event, a different retired Padre will be on-site to sign autographs - bring your favorite Padre souvenir!  So, take me out to the ballgame with the East Village Association and the San Diego Padres! On August 27th, the Padres take on the Philadelphia Phillies, and on September 10th they face the San Francisco Giants. Admission to the tailgate party is free, but open to 21 and up only. You must be 21 and have a valid ID to enter. For more information visit www.eastvillagesandiego.com.

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Discover lively masterpieces and intriguing works of art along the historic streets of Old Town at this year’s Old Town San Diego Art Festival. In Saturday and Sunday, October 9th and 10th the Old Town Chamber of Commerce invites you to experience a world full of colorful art, live music, international food and exotic wines. Take your friends on a stroll down San Diego Avenue as we fill the streets with over 100 contemporary artists from around the world. Become inspired as you encounter a showcase of paintings, sculptures, ceramics, fashions, furniture and jewelry. While in town you can also expose your palates to an array of incredible flavors from over a dozen local restaurants or partake in a delicious sampling of the finest wines. Whether you are admiring the history and culture of this neighborhood or purchasing a piece of artwork to enjoy for years to come, this exquisite art show has something for everyone! For more information, call 619.233.5008 or visit www.oldtownartfestival.com.

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Tickle your taste buds and let your senses be your guide at the 2st Annual Taste of North Park.  On, Saturday, October 2nd, 2010 from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM, the historic neighborhood of North Park opens its doors to foodie fanatics everywhere to share in an unforgettable dining experience. From cafés and bistros to five-star dining, this is the perfect opportunity to sample an array of delicious and diverse cuisines specially prepared for you by top chefs throughout the neighborhood. In addition to satisfying your appetite, visit the participating galleries and boutiques along the way and quench your thirst with an array of complex microbrews or relax with a glass of flavorful red and white wines.  Tickets to this tantalizing event are $30 in advance and $35 at the door.  Proceeds from this event will benefit the North Park Main Street.  For more information please call 619.233.5008 or visit www.northparkmainstreet.com.

Through the years La Jolla has set the precedent in San Diego for exceptional coastal scenery, unique dining, elegant wines and prestigious art galleries. This fabulous event in La Jolla is second to none, so don’t miss the opportunity to be a part of this self-guided gallery and wine walk. On November 2010 from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM, you can enjoy over 25 of La Jolla’s famed galleries who will showcase works from renowned international artists, sample exquisite wines from around the globe and indulge your taste buds in house specialties from over 12 of La Jolla’s exquisite restaurants. Tickets to the La Jolla Gallery and Wine Walk are only $30.00 in advance and $35 on the day of the event and will benefit Promote La Jolla. Last years event was a huge success and this year will sell out early, so get your tickets now!  For more information call McFarlane Promotions, Inc. at 619-233-5008 or go to www.lajollabythesea.com.

Come take a look inside eight eco-friendly downtown homes that have incorporated green materials at the first annual Downtown Home dECOr Tour coming soon on 2010. This specially designed downtown housing tour will give attendees an exclusive look into how using green materials for your home are not only environmentally friendly but beautiful as well. These homes will be showcasing green kitchens, flooring, fabrics, recycled products and many other environmentally friendly items. A festival is also planned to go along with the home tour that will feature green businesses who will showcase a wide array of eco-friendly items attendees can easily apply to their own homes and lives.

On August 19th the San Diego Padres and the City of San Diego celebrated 2007 Baseball Hall of Fame Inductee, Tony Gwynn with the “San Diego Celebrates Hall of Famer Tony Gwynn” event at the Manchester Grand Hyatt, Sunday, August 19th, 2007 from 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm. This baseball great joined with other celebrities from the world of sports and entertainment for a benefit that raised funds for homeless, abused, at-risk children/youth in San Diego and the victims of Hurricane Katrina. For more information on the event please contact McFarlane Promotions, Inc. at 619.233.5008 or visit www.sdycs.org

Gaslamp’s largest one-day festival decorates San Diego’s historic district in purple, green and gold for visitors celebrating the year’s most animated festival on March 8, 2011. More than 40,000 people will bring out their feathered boas, crazy hats and colorful beads and dress in a Mardi Gras costume to capture attention during the highlight of this event – The Masquerade Parade! For information, please call 619.233.5008 or visit www.gaslamp.org. Attendees must be 21 years old and have proper I.D. to enter.

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Located in the Gaslamp Quarter, The Miller Lite ShamROCK 2011 presented by Jameson Irish Whiskey and The Field is on Thursday, March 17th, 2011 from 4:00 pm to midnight. This is the biggest and greenest party outside of Dublin with headliner The Young Dubliners! The Gaslamp Quarter will be transformed into the lavish fields of Ireland, as we feature everything from traditional Irish bands and dancing to Irish Punk Rock as well as some of today's biggest hits by some of San Diego's hottest live bands thrown in for good measure.

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It’s the 7th Annual La Jolla Motor Car Classic! This annual event has become a beloved way for car aficionados, spectators, friends, families and everyone in between to enjoy all that magnificent La Jolla has to offer, while observing some of the most coveted, collectable automobiles of yesterday and today! Come join us on the gorgeous lawn of La Jolla Cove, overlooking the majestic Pacific Ocean on Sunday, April 3rd, 2011 from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM for a day of classic automobiles, breathtaking scenic views and great entertainment.

This year, the La Jolla Motor Car Classic will celebrate the automobiles of Carroll Shelby. Race Car Automotive Hall of Fame inductee Carroll Shelby’s vision to combine a lightweight European chassis with American V8 power resulted in one of the greatest sports car and one of the fastest road cars ever constructed - the Shelby Cobra. In addition he produced numerous coveted collectors items such as Mustangs, Cobras and GT 40’s, in conjunction with Ford until 1968. It is safe to say that he has been lending his name to and producing high performance cars for over forty years. In addition to these American masterpieces, spectators of the La Jolla Motor Car Classic will also enjoy British, Italian and German marques, along with horseless carriages, CCCA Classics, Woodies, specialty makes, models and many other vintage classics. This year’s event is brought to you by the La Jolla Historical Society, who serves as an advocate for La Jolla’s heritage by discovering, collecting, and preserving the community’s historical documentation, artifacts, sites and structures.

For more information on the event and tour please call 619.233.5008 or visit www.lajollamotorcarclassic.com.

If you purchase tickets online you will need to take your e-ticket to the Will Call location at the main gate at Ellen Browning Scripps Park to be authorized before entering the event.

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Get ready to experience this year’s most tantalizing taste event as you explore the “Taste of Hillcrest” taking place on Saturday, April, 2010 from NOON to 4:00 PM. Enjoy a self-guided stroll that will take you around to some of the top chefs in San Diego, who are preparing their best dishes especially for you! From scrumptious appetizers to delectable desserts, come prepared to please your appetite. With samples created from over 40 of the area’s prominent restaurants, you are sure to find a new takeout favorite or dining hotspot. Once you’ve had your fill of savory dishes, take a break from the action to stop into over a dozen of the neighborhood’s surrounding shops participating in the 2nd Annual Sidewalk Sale, offering participants a variety of exclusive discounts and promotions. Tickets to the “Taste of Hillcrest” are just $30.00 in advance and $35.00 day of the event and proceeds benefit the Hillcrest Association.

For more information please call McFarlane Promotions, Inc. at 619-233-5008

The 27th Annual Fiesta Old Town Cinco de Mayo is back in Historic Old Town! Spend this Cinco de Mayo celebrating Mexican heritage at the oldest and largest celebration in San Diego! Immerse yourself in the history and culture of this fiesta with authentic Mexican cuisine, traditional Mariachi music, colorful dances and much more. This fun and educational event will take place on Saturday May 1st and Sunday May 2nd, 2010. It is FREE to the public and will feature an array of activities and entertainment for all ages to enjoy. Children can engage in many interactive and exciting activities while learning about fun, historical Mexican traditions. Walk through the bustling Mercado alongside strolling entertainers; or enjoy beer, tequila and food specials at over 30 delicious restaurants! Take a ride in a stagecoach and explore over 20 museums and the dozens of specialty stores that Old Town, San Diego’s oldest community, has to offer. This is a great fun-filled cultural experience for the entire family! For additional information call 619.291.4903 or visit www.fiestaoldtown.com.

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The North Park Festival of the Arts has become a celebrated local tradition. On Sunday, May 16th over 35,000 friends and families will come together from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM to explore the historic and energetic North Park neighborhood. People from all walks of life will take in the sights and sound of artisans from over 150 specialty booths, who will be showcasing amazing arts from every possible medium. Participants to this FREE interactive and educational festival will also be able to peruse the local merchants, creative crafters and hundreds of vendors. University Avenue & side streets between 30th and 32nd streets will be filled with the intoxicating aromas of international cuisines and the Craft Beer Block featuring a wide variety of rich and robust local and international brews with tickets just $25 in advance/$30 on the day of the event . While festival goers satisfy their visual and taste palates, the exciting sounds coming from one of the five live music stages with San Diego’s hottest live bands, World Music groups, beat-boxers and even exciting and colorful dance troupes will keep their hips shaking all day long!  There’s even a Kids Art Beat area where children can engage in numerous interactive arts activities. Proceeds for this day-long event will benefit the North Park Main Street, a non-profit organization committed to the revitalization of North Park’s Downtown and the historic heart of the community.  To learn more about North Park Main Street and the 14th Annual North Park Festival of the Arts visit http://northparkfestivalofarts.com/ call North Park Main Street at 619.294.2501.

Purchase tickets now for the Craft Beer Block to receive 8 tastes of beer or wine and 10 tastes from North Park restaurants.  Must be 21 or older

Palatable pleasures will be readily available at this year’s Taste of Adams Avenue on Sunday, June 2010 from 11:00 AM until 3:00 PM. Featuring the delightful delicacies from the neighborhoods of Kensington and Normal Heights, guests can satisfy their senses with culinary creations from over 20 restaurants, pubs and eateries along Adams Avenue. Tickets can be purchased at one on of the participating restaurants or the Adams Avenue Business Association’s office at 4649 Hawley Bouleveard in San Diego. For tickets or more information, call McFarlane Promotions, Inc. at 619.233.5008 or visit http://www.adamsavenuebusiness.com

Please join SDPD Chief, William Lansdowne and SDPHA Commissioner, Ramin Pourteymour, along with hundreds of San Diegans to honor our local police heroes for their bravery and outstanding service within our community at the Sixth Annual Legends Behind the Badge Gala and Awards Ceremony.  The Gala, hosted by the San Diego Police Historical Association, will take place on September 2010 at the historic and newly renovated US Grant Hotel. This year we will also be celebrating the 120th Anniversary of the San Diego Police Department.  Sponsors and attendees will have the honor of dining with local celebrities and dignitaries such as; the San Diego Mayor Jerry Sanders, the San Diego Chief of Police William Lansdowne, San Diego Sheriff Bill Gore, all while raising funds to support The San Diego Police Historical Museum. For information, please call McFarlane Promotions, Inc. at 619.233.5008.

Come celebrate the anniversary of STREET SCENE, as you rock out in the streets of East Village on August 2011 from 4:00 PM to Midnight.  As Southern California’s premier music festival, this two-day event showcases an amazing line-up that spans all genres and offers something for every concertgoer.  Experience everything that STREET SCENE is famous for, with over 45 elite entertainers from around the world performing on five different stages!  For more information or to purchase tickets please visit www.street-scene.com. 

Chula Vista, CA – Treat your palate to a full dining experience with fine wines, flavorful brews and scrumptious cuisines at the 9th Annual Chula Vista Rotary Wine & Food Festival.  On Summer, 2011 from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM, the Chula Vista Rotary puts a twist on your traditional dinner party by providing its guests with the ultimate outdoor dining experience under the stars at the Otay Ranch Town Center, located at Olympic Parkway & Eastlake Parkway. Guests will be in for a delight as they indulge their taste buds in the phenomenal house specialties prepared by over 20 of Chula Vista’s most prominent restaurants.  This is an evening for the senses and along with delicious cuisine guests will enjoy a plethora of savory and refreshing beverages.  Pair that classic comfort food with one of our dozen renowned microbrews offering up ice cold glasses of domestic and international brews.  Locate that favorite hearty Italian dish and accompany it with one of our exquisite wines from a Malbec to a Rosé from San Diego’s top wineries.  Finish off your dining experience with nibbling on decadent sweets such as hand-made chocolates and feathery pastries. In between your sampling, take a moment to sneak away to mingle with your friends and family over specialty cocktails from one of the exclusive spirit distributors. The Chula Vista Rotary Wine & Food Festival is the perfect summer escape to experience flavors from around the world.  Tickets to this upscale event are just $50 and proceeds will go to support the Chula Vista Rotary Club and the many service projects they support annually such as the Chula Vista Fire Department, Youth Programs & Scholarships, South Bay YMCA, the Special Olympics and many others.  For more information or to purchase tickets please visit www.mcfarlanepromotions.com.

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San Diego's most prominent Taste returns to downtown for the tenth consecutive year. Participants will stroll through each corner of downtown San Diego and taste a wide variety of the best cuisine the city has to offer. The Taste of Downtown will take place on Wednesday, September 1st, 2010 from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM. The Taste of Downtown offers a selection of San Diego's finest restaurants located in the historic Gaslamp Quarter, the bustling Financial District, cultural Little Italy, the newly renovated Ballpark District and Horton Plaza.  Complimentary shuttles will be available to take you to and from each neighborhood.  Tickets are $30 in advance and $35 at the door the day of the taste.  For information, please call McFarlane Promotions at 619.233.5008 or visit www.dtsd.org.

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