NOVEMBER 2006 Calendar

Nov. – GALILEO 101 Martini Tuesdays and Wine Wednesdays. 619-702-7101

Nov. – DOWNTOWN TOURS  Free. Downtown Information Center.  619-235-2222

Nov. – GASLAMP QUARTER WALKING TOUR Saturdays. 10am-noon. $10 per person. Reservations: 619-239-7515.

Thru Nov. 15 – Julian Fall Apple Festival About an hour from San Diego in the mountains. Enjoy real Fall weather. Ask your concierge.

Nov. 4-5 – Escondido Renaissance Faire 805-496-6036

Nov. 5 – Carlsbad Village Street Faire  760-945-9288

Nov. 9-12 – San Diego Bay Wine & Food Festival Enjoy good food and great wines? This is the place to be. See page 17.

Nov. 14 – Ocean Beach Restaurant Walk 5-9pm. 619-224-4906

Nov. 15-16 – Dream Artisans Faire at Grand Tradition Artisans crafts and handiwork amid a lush setting of gardens and waterfalls. 760-663-5098.
www.dreamartisansfaire.com

Nov. 18 – Ecke Ranch Poinsettia Tour The people who developed the modern poinsettia open their ranch to the public once a year. This is it. 760-753-6042

Nov. 18-19 – Agility Dog Show Del Mar Horse Park at Via de la Valle and El Camino Real. 858-945-0753

Nov. 23-Dec. 31 – Holiday of Lights Del Mar Fairgrounds. 858-755-1161

Nov. 27 – Legoland Tree Lighting Ceremony  More than a quarter million green Duplo bricks click together to create this magnificent tree, adorned with 240 ornaments and candles. Opens the colorful holiday season at Legoland. 760-918-LEGO. www.legoland.com

Nov. 1,8,15,22,29 – OCEAN BEACH FARMERS MARKET   4-7pm on Newport Avenue in the heart of this authentic California beach town. The Farmers Market is one of the area’s largest and best. Afterward, grab a beverage and watch the sunset over the ocean. 619-224-4906. www.OceanBeachSanDiego.com

Attractions

LEGOLAND  At LEGOLAND® California everyone in the family becomes a hero, especially at holiday time! With more than 50 super rides, shows and attractions, LEGOLAND is perfect for kids 2-12 and their families. Don’t miss the newest themed area, Pirate Shores, featuring four all-new water attractions, including Splash  Battle. Open 5 days a week (closed Tues.-Wed.) Open all holidays. Kids 3-12 and Seniors $44.00; Adults $57.00.Visit www.LEGOLAND.com or call 760-918-5346. See center of magazine for discount coupon.

SAN DIEGO ZOO Visit the famous giant panda, Bai Yun, and her cub, Mei Sheng (the Zoo is home to four giant pandas, the largest population in the U.S.); Ituri Forest; Polar Bear Plunge; Gorilla Tropics; and Tiger River. 619-234-3153

SAN DIEGO ZOO’S WILD ANIMAL PARK  This 1,800-acre wildlife reserve features animals of Africa and Asia roaming in a natural habitat. Photo caravan tours take guests for up-close photo opportunities of rare wildlife. 760-747-8702

SEAWORLD San Diego Interstate 5, SeaWorld Dr. exit. “Believe,” the most ambitious killer whale show in SeaWorld history, blends new killer whale behaviors with elaborate set pieces, music, choreography and state-of-the-art multimedia. Other attractions include Journey To Atlantis, a wet and wild water coaster and 130,000-gallon Commerson’s dolphin habitat; Shipwreck Rapids water raft ride; animal shows, interactive attractions, aquariums, rides and dining facilities.  Ages 10 and older, $54; children 3-9, $44; children 2 and under, free; parking $10. Visit www.seaworld.com or call (800) 25-SHAMU.

Theatre

All tickets available at 619.220.TIXS (8497) unless otherwise noted.

Ongoing – THE ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW  Culy Theater. 800-944-5639

Ongoing – KILLER REUNION! MYSTERY DINNER THEATRE Imperial House Restaurant, Fridays and Saturdays.  619-544-1600

Ongoing – DR. SCOTT’S HYPNOSIS SHOW Cygnet Theatre Company.  619-337-1525 x3

Ongoing – JOEY AND MARIA’S COMEDY ITALIAN WEDDING  Diamond Bar/Culy Theatre and Lafayette Inn & Suites, North Park

Ongoing – MURDER ON THE TRAIL  H.I.T. Productions Dinner Theatre.  619-561-8673

Ongoing – NATIONAL COMEDY THEATRE  www.nationalcomedy.com. 619-295-4999

Ongoing – THE SOPRANO’S LAST SUPPER Diamond Bar/Culy Theatre and Lafayette Inn & Suites, North Park

Ongoing – TRIPLE ESPRESSO: A HIGHLY CAFFEINATED COMEDY In its ninth year, this irresistibly good-natured show about three hapless performers features music, magic and more. Great family fun for ages six to 96! Horton Grand Theatre in the Gaslamp Quarter. See center of magazine for discount coupon.  619-234-9583

Thru Nov. 12 – THE WIZ  La Jolla Playhouse

Thru Nov. 19 – ife X 3 Lambs Players. 619-437-0600

Thru Nov. 19 – Tuesdays with Morrie  North Coast Rep. 858-481-1055

Thru Nov. 26  –  DRACULA  Coronado Playhouse. 619-435-4856

Opening Nov. 11 (thru Dec. 17) – Hank Williams: Lost Highway San Diego Rep. 619-544-1000

Opening Nov. 11 (thru Dec. 24) – How the Grinch Stole Christmas Old Globe. 619-234-5623

Opening Nov. 17 (thru Dec. 17) – It’s a Fabulous Life Diversionary Theatre. 619 - 220-0097

Nov. 19-30 – Plaid Tidings Spreckels

Opening Nov. 30 (thru Dec. 30) – Festival of Christmas Lambs Players. 619-437-0600

Music/Dance/Performance

Unless otherwise indicated, call 619-220-TIXS for tickets and information

Nov.  –  SAN DIEGO SYMPHONY Copley Symphony Hall

Thru. Nov. 12  –  MY WAY: A MUSICAL TRIBUTE TO FRANK SINATRA  Welk Resort Theatre. 888-802-7469

Nov. 1-5 – CHERRY JONES STARS IN DOUBT San Diego Civic Theatre

Nov. 3-5 – Les Liaisons Dangereuses  CA Center for the Arts Escondido

Nov. 3-12 – Don Pasquale Donizetti's delightful opera, about the folly of old men courting young women, is a favorite of audiences everywhere. Lyric Opera San Diego delivers a spirited rendition of thix melodic masterpiece. At the Birch North Park Theatre. 619-239-8836

Nov. 4 – The Salzburg MarionetteS Birch North Park Theatre.

Nov. 4-5 – Moscow Cats Theatre Spreckels Theatre

Nov. 3-12 – Don Pasquale Donizetti opera is presented by Lyric Opera San Diego at the Birch North Park Theatre.

Nov. 9 – Gulman, Kelly, Davis Spreckels Theatre

Nov. 10 – Ray La Montagne Spreckels Theatre

Nov. 11 – Vince Gill CA Center for the Arts Escondido. 800-988-4253

Nov. 12 – The Nutcracker with the Moscow Ballet Civic Theatre

Nov. 14-19  – Riverdance Civic Theatre

Nov. 17 – Kris Kristofferson CA Center for the Arts Escondido. 800-988-4253

Nov. 18 – Willy Wonka Poway Center for the Performing Arts. 858-748-0505

Jazz/Pop/Rock/Country/Folks/Blues/Comedy

Ongoing –            Jazz in the Park. Balboa Park

Nov. 1 –            James Hunter. Canes

Nov. 2 –            Say Anything. House of Blues
            Lindsey Buckingham. Viejas Casino

Nov. 4 –            Meet the Retards #2. Canes
            Dramarama/Bow Wow Wow/Animation. House of Blues
            Blue Man Group. Cox Arena, SDSU
            Sandy Thom. House of Blues

Nov. 5 –            Bouncing Souls. House of Blues
            Dan Bern. Brick by Brick
            Regina Spektor/Only Son. Canes

Nov. 6 –            Joan Jett. House of Blues

Nov. 7 –            Sis. House of Blues

Nov. 8 –            Lyfe Jennings/Shareesa/ Algebra. House of Blues
            Lee Scratch Perry. 4th & B

Nov. 9 –            Aerosmith/Motley Crue. Coors Amphitheatre
            Blind Guardian/Leaves Eyes. House of Blues

Nov. 10 –            Super Diamond. House of Blues
            Jimmy Thackery. Humphreys Backstage Lounge

Nov. 11 –            The Beautiful South. House of Blues
            The Fray/Damnwells. San Diego State
            Lupe Fiasco. Canes
            Rod Piazza. Humphreys Backstage Lounge

Nov. 12 –            Ciara. House of Blues
            Deftones/Deadsy. Soma
            Pink Martini. 4th & B

Nov. 14 –            Zebrahead/Authority Zero/Matches. House of Blues
            Indigo Girls. Pala Casino

Nov. 15 –            Gwar/Red Chord/ Municipal Waste. House of Blues
            James Blunt. Ipayone Center/Sports Arena

Nov. 17 –            The Damned. House of Blues
            Ben Lee & Rooney/John Ralston, Canes

Nov. 18 –            Frank Black/Reid Paley/Kentucky Prophet. House of Blues

Nov. 19 –            Lady Sovereign. House of Blues

Nov. 21 –            She Wants Revenge/Pretty Girls. House of Blues

Nov. 24 –            MTV $2 Bill Tour. Soma
            Magic Slim and the Teardrops. Humphreys Backstage Lounge

Nov. 28 –            Black Label Society.  House of Blues
            Trans-Siberian Orchestra. Cox Arena, SDSU

Nov. 29 –            Trail of Dead/Blood Brothers. House of Blues

Nov. 30 –            Jokes n’ Jambalaya. House of Blues

Museums/Galleries/Exhibits

SAN DIEGO MUSEUM OF MAN  Balboa Park’s unique museum showcases rare and significant objects from the museum’s collections; Now on display, Guatamala! Celebrations of Weaving, which features a colorful lineup of beautiful hand-woven clothing items; The Art of Being Kuna: a traveling exhibit that explores artistic creativity, form and beauty; Passage to Panama: documents the culture of the Choco and Guayami from the Central America rain forest. 619-239-2001

SAN DIEGO NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM Thru Dec 31 - Dinosaurs: Reel & Robotic. See how dinosaurs first came to life in the movies and follow their transformation over the years through advances in science and technology. 619-232-3821

San Diego Museum of Art Fine permanent collection, with rotating travelling exhibits. 619-232-7931. www.sdmart.org

MUSEUM OF CONTEMPORARY ART San Diego. Downtown and La Jolla. 858-454-3541

MUSEUM OF PHOTOGRAPHIC ARTS  One of the best photographic museums on the West Coast. Balboa Park. 619-238-7559

R.H FLEET SCIENCE CENTER Attractions include IMAX shows, planetarium shows, interactive exhibits and Kid City. Balboa Park. 619-238-1233

SAN DIEGO HISTORICAL SOCIETY Thru May 29, 2007: Belle Baranceanu: the artist at work.  Local artist who was one of the foremost expressionist painters of the 20s and 30s.  619-232-6203

SAN DIEGO MODEL RAILROAD MUSEUM  Largest permanent operating model railroad and toy train exhibit in North America. Balboa Park. Thru Dec. 31: Rail Town, an O gauge operating model. 619-696-0199

Sports

Nov.  – SAN DIEGO CHARGERS  FOOTBALL Qualcomm Stadium

Nov. 4 – Total Combat Ipayonecenter/Sports Arena

Nov. 27- Dec. 3 - National Tennis Hardcourt Championships. La Jolla Beach and Tennis Club. 858-551-4616

Internet/Gaming Center

Club Lan and Game Rave  This Internet Cafe has full office capability, in case you need to copy, print or fax while you’re away from home. Once the work is done, try Club Lan and Game Rave for gaming tables, tournaments, Xbox, PS2, Game Cube, YU-GI-OH and Magic. Play head-to-head games over high-speed LAN or Internet. While you’re there, check out their great collection of discontinued and collectable toys and action figures. Open Mon.-Thurs., 11am-midnight; Fri. 11am-midnight Sun. (open 24-hours a day in between). 619-224-3387 or visit www.clublan.comand www.toyrave.com for more information.

Therapeutic Massage

Arbel Holistic Massage Team  When the kids are too much and your back is too sore, relax with a holistic massage. For one of the best in town, call certified holistic practitioner Ron Arbel and his team. Their powerful yet relaxing touch will help diffuse tension and re-invigorate you. Ron has both studied and taught holistic healing and is one of the leading practitioners in this area. It could make a big difference in how you view the world–and how the world views you! 619-251-4263

Healing Hands Massage Therapy  Specializing in therapeutic, sports and chair massage. Spa-like body treatments are also available, including hot stone,
body wraps, back scrubs and ear coning. On premises – or they will come to you. Mission Valley location, also serving the greater San Diego areas. Open Mon.-Sat. 9am-7pm. Mobile massage Mon.-Sun. 619-574-0053. www.healinghandsd.com.