Viz Art’s first gallery event of the year and they are ready to get summer started. There is some new incredible talent and artwork for everyone to enjoy. Beer and wine will be available for 21+ and the Carlsbad Chocolate Bar will have some amazing desserts all night long. WHAT: Viz Art Summer Kick Off […]
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The Foundry at New Village Arts presents the monthly Artists Market featuring artist Tamara Moody. The exhibit, Wide Open Spaces, will be on display in the Foundry throughout the month of June, beginning with a reception at the Artists Market from 5-8pm on June 4. Music is by Rick and Carmine and refreshments will be […]
WHAT: Susanna and the TroubleMakers WHEN: Sunday, June 1, 2pm-4:30pm WHERE: Coyote Bar and Grill (map) Susanna and the TorubleMakers perform local favorite originals written by Susanna Kurner as well as some good ‘Ol vintage country classics!
photo credit: Byran Snyder Did you see all the people in crazy costumes running around the village taking photos and checking boxes on neon green pieces of paper? With a grant from the City of Carlsbad, Carlsbad Causes for Community and FrogQuest have partnered to bring you this fun and wacky way to explore the […]
Drawn in charcoal by Carlsbad based artist Bryan Snyder, Doodle observes Memorial Day 2014 while holding an American flag at Hemlock Avenue in Carlsbad.
Deadline: May 2, 2014 The Carlsbad Music Festival is seeking adventurous musicians for its Village Music Walk on June 21, 2014. Musicians of all styles and genres are invited to apply by filling out the form below. If selected, musicians will be asked to give 1-3 20-minute performances in a Village venue. Solo artists and […]
The Carlsbad Village animates with activity. Early morning deliverymen and pints seeking developers frequent the shady village streets. Village visitors meander on hot Summer days and longtime locals bounce across happy hours. The Village is an animated grid of pedestrian activity. Many are that of the standard occurrence, while others are worth a second look.
WHAT: evrbottle Grand Opening WHEN: Saturday April 19th @ 6:30-10PM WHERE: 2680 State Street Carlsbad Village (map) LIVE MUSIC • WINE • BEER • FLIPPINPIZZA www.evrbottle.com
click images to enlarge One of my favorite childhood memories is from spending after-school-hours at the Boys and Girls Club in the Carlsbad Village. I played indoor soccer (team photo on the wall of That Pizza Place) and logged many hours in the Club pool. I was even the foosball Club champion one year. I […]
On Wednesday April 9, 2014, a group of Olde Carlsbad neighbors met to discuss the future of the Buena Vista Reservoir owned by the City of Carlsbad and located at the intersection of Buena Vista Way and Arland Road. The City of Carlsbad recently tabled a proposal to offer the 3.4-acre site for sale — […]
On April 1, 2014 the Carlsbad Encina Power Plant lost its coastline-dominating smoke stack. It was plucked from the recently decommissioned power plant around 7 a.m. by a nondescript helicopter. Details on the whereabouts of the smoke stack are unclear right now, but unconfirmed sightings have been reported in or around Humboldt County. Did you […]
A frowning feline sits in between a cool cup of sugar and a hot handle of joe while lounging ladies chat over chocolate.
On Tuesday Feb. 11, the Carlsbad City Council unanimously approved the proposed corporate marking partnerships policy, which includes stipulations allowing corporations to sponsor city assests. The 10-page comprehensive policy developed by city staff, and an outside consultant, includes two programs: “proud partner” program and a master vending contract program. City events, such as Jazz in the […]
Carlsbad’s proposed artwork titled “Coastal Helix” by San Francisco Bay artist Roger Stoller is one step closer to becoming the newest addition to an already impressive collection of Carlsbad public art. After a review of 86 applicants submitted by local Carlsbad artists and residents of other cities, the Public Art Advisory Committee narrowed down the […]
Carlton Lund, a Carlsbad real estate broker and the former chairman of the board of the Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce, invited community members to a public meeting to discuss his proposed 20 feet tall archway sign to be located near Carlsbad Village Drive, and spanning the width of Carlsbad Boulevard, but to Lund’s dismay, he […]
WHAT: CMF Benefit featuring a performance by pipa player Wu Man WHERE: The Village Terrace at the Carlsbad Inn (map) WHEN: Tuesday, Feb. 4 starting at 7 p.m. TICKETS: $75 each or a pair for $125 (buy ticket) The Carlsbad Music Festival announces its 2014 fundraising benefit to be held on Tuesday, Feb. 4 at […]
WHAT: Fairy Tale Formal Ball WHEN: Friday, Jan. 31 @ 7:30pm WHERE: Carlsbad Village Yoga + Fitness (map) There will be live music, refreshments, and local business Silent Auctions and raffles! Dress FORMAL or PRINCESS/PRINCE or DREAMS or FairyTale! $20 LOVE DONATION FOR ADULTS No charge for kids acreativeenvironment.com carlsbadvillageyoga.com
WHAT: Proposed Carlsbad Archway Sign Public Meeting WHERE: Conference room above the Daily News Cafe (map) WHEN: Thurs. Jan. 4th, 7:30am-9am Learn more about the Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce’s proposed gateway sign for Carlsbad Blvd. and give input at this community meeting at the Carlsbad Inn’s conference room above the Daily News Cafe. Contact the […]
The City of Carlsbad has begun the construction of a new traffic roundabout at the intersection of Carlsbad Boulevard and State Street, which will also include: bike lanes on each side of Carlsbad Boulevard, a sidewalk on the East side, pedestrian trail paralleling the railroad tracks — and a commissioned piece of art by Bay […]

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