Marcie S. Reynolds

san_diego, ca


Events:

23rd Annual Gold Medallion Awards

Where: Town and Country Resort & Convention Center

Date: 2007-05-09 18:00:00

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This annual gala recognizes culinary excellence throughout San Diego County and is attended by more than 1,200 of San Diego’s restaurant and hospitality industry professionals. The restaurant industry is the largest private employer in California, representing more than 1.4 million jobs. Restaurants produce more than $54 billion in sales annually and generate more than $4.5 billion in sales tax for the state. These statistics are key in keeping San Diego’s thriving visitor and tourism industry alive. The Gold Medallion Awards Banquet will honor the Restaurateur of the Year, Chef of the Year, People's Choice Winner, Associate Member of the Year in small and large categories and over 40 awards for the 'best of the best' in fine dining and casual dining award categories. Now the largest and longest serving non-profit restaurant trade association in the nation, the CRA annually raises thousands of dollars for education programs through the Gold Medallion Awards Banquet and Auction. The auction portion of the evening will raise vital funds for Morse, Mira Mesa, San Diego, Garfield and Mt. Miguel high schools culinary arts programs in addition to various member education projects. Contact: For information on tickets and sponsorships to this year’s black tie gala, please contact Tina Summers at the California Restaurant Association San Diego County Chapter Tel: (619) 297-8200 | Fax: (619) 297-8210 www.calrest.org for more information.

Artwalk

Where: Little Italy

Date: 2007-04-28 00:00:00

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Rilo Kiley

Where: Soma

Date: 2007-10-12 19:00:00

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Jenny Lewis, Blake Sennet, Pierre de Reeder and Jason Boesel are Rilo Kiley. Formed in 1998, the Los Angeles band offers up a healthy dose of thoughtful, electrically enhanced rock and pop ditties. With their 2001 release 'Take Offs and Landings,' the band found themselves opening for the Breeders, Pedro the Lion, and Superchunk. Rilo Kiley's follow-up, 'The Execution of All Things' earned many a critic's writeup in the fall of 2002. The quartet's current effort is 'More Adventurous.'

Pat Benatar

Where: House of Blues

Date: 2007-10-14 19:30:00

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Pat Benatar is considered one of the biggest rock stars of the early '80s with hits like 'Hit Me With Your Best Shot' and 'Love is a Battlefield.'

Stars

Where: House of Blues

Date: 2007-11-09 19:00:00

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Canadian wunderkinds Stars have three albums to their credit, the latest of which, 'Set Yourself on Fire,' released on the Arts & Crafts imprint.

Open Mic Night

Where: Portugalia Restaurant & Pub

Date: 2007-12-04 21:00:00

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EVERY TUESDAY Sign up @ 9pm, longer sets, great food, supportive environment. $2 beer specials

DJ Krush

Where: House of Blues

Date: 2007-10-30 20:00:00

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DJ Krush draws on the classic aesthetics of old-school hip-hop, blending chunky beats with eclectic electronic soundscapes.

Henry Franklin

Where: Lyman Seville Theatre

Date: 2007-06-12 20:00:00

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The Skipper is an inventive and searching band leader.Event submitted by Eventful.com on behalf of outlawv.

Behind the Wagon

Where: Winston's Beach Club

Date: 2008-01-24 21:00:00

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Ryan Shaw

Where: 4th and B

Date: 2008-03-22 20:00:00

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Ryan Shaw's music is old-style soul and he just belts it out. His material is really catchy, his stage presence is very good and his voice is awesome, very rangy and powerful.

Mad Juana

Where: The Casbah

Date: 2008-04-02 00:00:00

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The sound of Mad Juana is distinctly its own with a scratchy back bone of rock. It's a rich blend of swamp blues mixed with elements of dub reggae, mariachi and a hint of The Velvet Underground.

Kidz Bop Live!

Where: Spreckels Theatre

Date: 2008-08-10 20:00:00

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KIDZ BOP LIVE is the concert by kids for kids! Come rock out to your favorite songs with a cast of kids that are sure to blow your socks off! Since their debut in 2001, KIDZ BOP CDs have sold over 10.5 million units to date, with nine Gold certifications (for sales exceeding 500,000 units). KIDZ BOP Live is the perfect concert for kids of all ages, and the entire family will enjoy hearing their favorite songs, sung by kids for kids live on stage. Check out www.kidzbop.com/tour for dates and information.