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Ozomatli @ Belly Up

$25

Ozomatli @ Belly Up

$25

Fahrenheit Update - Dec '04

Last I heard from CityMark there are 12 units left. And I guess now we're looking at a early 2006 completion date.

Also, I just noticed that you can actually see the Fahrenheit construction site in the CCDC's animated flyover videos.

In the first video, the L-shaped site shows up near the end of the clip. Look for it next to the new library dome. In the second video, it shows up right in the beginning, just to the right of Petco Park.

 
(Note: Quicktime is required to play the video clips)

Hey, back in August I got linked by the San Diego Blog.

Update: Here's a listing of available downtown condos. It looks pretty comprehensive and up-to-date. Has CityMark sold all their units city-wide?

Downtown Update

If you're interested in San Diego's downtown area including the ballpark, new developments, etc, the CCDC's Plan Update is a must read (link).

I'm really diggin' the city planners' idea of City of Villages for compact and vibrant neighborhoods. Especially details such as Green Streets with enhanced landscaping and trees.

Some excerpts from the plan:

Ensure that development is compatible with ballpark operations by reviewing all development in the Ballpark Protection Zone (Figure 3-3) for potential noise, light, glare, shadow, urban design, and sign conflicts.
...

Develop K Street as a pedestrian-focused cultural corridor linking the Main Library, Sushi Theater, Outfield Park/Neighborhood Center, and other attractions with the Bayside, Gaslamp Quarter, and Marina neighborhoods.

Develop J Street as a retail corridor, adjoining and reinforcing retail at Outfield Park.
...

Island Avenue: Green Street through the neighborhood. This Green Street runs through the entire downtown; tree treatment may vary across different neighborhoods; however, the bikeways and wide sidewalk treatment should be consistent.
...

I keep a photo gallery of East Village development here.

Update: Some people are not happy with the plan. [via sdnews]

Merry Christmas

The google elves sent over some more gmail invites...have at 'em:

http://gmail.google.com/gmail/a-33d62cbb7d-855d121cf4-b48bbb4ab9 http://gmail.google.com/gmail/a-33d62cbb7d-3dd5545be4-d45531003e

NYE 2004

Here's a round-up of parties in SD to celebrate the new year:

W Hotel
$40 SOLD OUT!

Level One will feature an eclectic mix of music seeping from all directions as DJ Tone Capone and DJ Yusef spin in the W Living Room and Magnet. Guests will also enjoy a sultry combination with the sounds of DJ Flo. Moving on from the decadent mix of savory flavors, guests may hop the lift to Level Too – where the Great Room will come alive from the sounds of DJ Iron Mike.

Onyx
$50 at the door.

- table reservations available
- masquerade theme
- champagne toast

Hilton La Jolla
$50-$100

- 5 Dance Floors
- 3 Outdoor Areas
DJs: Christoper Lawrence, Marc Thrasher, Funk Inc, Theron, Matty A, Kingsley, DJ Sixx

Del Mar Racetrack
$59

- VIP/ HOTEL packages available
- 7 LARGE bars
- 3 Balconies & 2 PLUSH VIP Lounges
- DJs: (1)Frankie Bones, Derrick Thompson, The Cuban, J.infexus, Jon E Thin, Chad Fortin; (2) Seize, Bille Knight, A*K*A, Eddie Chapin, Fraz, performances by: Ostrich Head & Higher Minds; (3) Juan Serrano, Mozart; (4) Sunny D, Misty Dawn feat. Rosie, John Doggie, Tony Cappa, Will P

Party's Over

I must admit, I actually thought suprnova.org would be around for a while. It was fun while it lasted.

Free Credit Reports

It appears that after Dec 1 you're entitled by law to a free annual credit report. Currently available to California and some other states. I just tried it and it works as advertised. Make sure you follow the instructions to get past Equifax' attempts to get you to buy something.

Asylum Street Spankers @ Casbah

I have no idea what this band is about...just thought their name was interesting.
$10

S/he's Crafty DIY Gift Fair

Via craigslist:

The S/he Collective brings you 30 of the most creative designers selling jewelry, scarves, clothing, pottery, cards, paintings and more. The event is free and open to anyone.

noon-5pm
s/he collective

Thread Show

The quarterly Thread Show showcases items by indie designers you won't find elsewhere.
$5, 11am-6pm

Circus of Misconceptions

From craigslist. "Get drunk with clowns"...need more be said?

A Painting A Day

A painting a day and they're actually pretty good.
via boingboing

Trees

7 pm
3030 Grape st
Visuals: NME
Music by Rudy Palos
Support: Able Minded Poets, Sun Dubois
probe-4

Padres Need A Theme Song

I know we're a small market but $5000 seems a little low for major league music.

Underground music TV show Fox Rox has joined with the San Diego Padres to find the Friars their new theme song. They’re asking for submissions from local musicians, and the winning entry gets $5,000, plus other goodies and bragging rights. Interested musicians can watch Fox Rox Thursdays at Midnight (XETV, Channel 6) to get the details.

CityBEAT

Gifted

Here's a look at what I've been working on in my free time:

After match-ups have been generated.

Settings page.

Its called Gifted. Its a small Windows application for helping you run your holiday gift exchanges.

Here's it is with souce code: download file.

Balboa Park December Nights

Date: Fri, Dec 3 '04 - Sun, Dec 4 '05
Time: 5:00 PM-9:00 PM
Venue: Balboa Park

The largest free community festival in San Diego, Balboa Park December Nights is expected to attract more than 100,000 visitors into the Park to celebrate the holiday season. More than 80 museums and cultural organizations will open their doors free of charge during this popular community festival.

Event hours: Friday, 5:00-10:00pm; Saturday, noon-10:00pm. Free entrance into participating Park museums 5:00-9:00pm.

MixLab: Serious Urban Splendor @ Candelas

[MixLab: Serious Urban Splendor][mixlab], every Thursday. 21+, free.

Union-Tribune music columnist Gerald Poindexter (DJ Dex) spins his eclectic “listening session” and pre-weekend wind-down. Feel the joy and the rapture of rare, unreleased and unexpected underground sounds: jazz-n-abstract, alt hip-hop, downtempo sonics, soulful house, future soul, and ultraglobal vibes.