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…not a boy, but a girl

There was a bird that was named Giavanti. He had colorful feathers and lived in park with his family. His kin liked to drink, laugh and smoke cigars— They often got into trouble and thrown behind bars. These troublesome nights were often, but one was like no other. Givanti was thought to be in harm […]

The Motorcycle Cannonball finishes in Carlsbad

photos by Bryan Snyder Learn more about the Motorcycle Cannonball. Click HERE for the route. Click HERE for the official results.

Carlton Lund installs Kindness Meters in Carlsbad

Carlsbad realtor Carlton Lund installs two kindness meters at base of the Carlsbad sign on Thursday, September 23. The collection of one meter’s “kindness” will finance the .15/hr. cost to light the overhead Carlsbad sign. Local organizations will receive funds form the other meter.

Carlsbad Music Festival Photos

A couple favorite shots from the 2016 Carlsbad Music Festival.

Sand One paints the Carlsbad Art Wall

click all photos to enlarge On Saturday, August 27, prolific street artist and entrepreneur Sand One painted one of her signature “doll” character on the Carlsbad Art Wall (CAW) located on the east facing wall of Señor Grubby’s in the Carlsbad Village. Fans of Sand promptly arrived at the CAW on Saturday, but were surprised […]

Sand One to paint the Carlsbad Art Wall

WHEN: Friday, Aug. 26 and Saturday, Aug 27 (all day) WHERE: Señor Grubby’s in Carlsbad Village (map) After the last mural by a San Diego based artist, the Carlsbad Art Wall (CAW) is bringing a Los Angeles muralist to Carlsbad. LA based artist Sand One is scheduled to begin painting Friday, August 26, 2016 at […]

Huffin’ and puffin’ in the mornin’

The Encina Power Plant exhaling some early morning smoke.

Snyder’s Doodle Art Hunt PHOTOS

On Sunday, August 14, Carlsbad Village resident-artist Bryan Snyder sent Carlsbad Art in the Village attendees on an art hunt through the Carlsbad Village in search of a chance to win an original painting based on his signature character named Doodle. Each of the eight Doodle paintings hung over the entrance to Snyder Art booth […]

Snyder’s Doodle Art Hunt: Aug. 14

Doodle Art Hunt coming to the Carlsbad Village WHERE: booth 332 at the Carlsbad ‘Art in the Village’ street fair WHEN: Sunday, Aug. 14 (all day) Village based artist Bryan Snyder will be hosting an art hunt featuring his signature character named Doodle during the biannual ‘Art in the Village’ street fair on Sunday, August […]

Art in the Village: Carlsbad Village

WHAT: Art in the Village WHEN: Sunday, Aug. 16 | 9–5pm WHERE: Carlsbad Village Held on the second Sunday every August, The Carlsbad Village Association (CVA)’s 18th Annual Art in the Village will return this Aug. 14, 2016, bringing over 125 local and regional artists for a one-day, open air event. Celebrating the dynamic art culture in Carlsbad […]

A hug, a bench and the ocean

The summertime streets are cluttered and the beaches are crowded, but keep calm—an empty bench with a view is just around the corner.

Dripping a Trail by Bryan Snyder

Dripping a Trail by Bryan Snyder Once dominated by the beach lifestyle, extreme sports and high school football, the Carlsbad Village community has evolved over the past 10 years into a thriving art scene. Murals now cover the local walls, art themed events scatter the calendar and a steady flow of street art installations keep […]

A California to go

California burritos to go down Carlsbad Village Drive.

Flicks at the Fountain returns

WHAT: Flicks at the Fountain Where: The Fountain at Grand Avenue and State Street (map) WHEN: Thursdays starting July 7: film starts at dusk It’s outdoor movie time! Carlsbad Village Association is pleased to announce the return of Flicks at the Fountain, a series of weekly family-fun films that show behind the Village’s prominent fountain on the […]

Snyder repaints Carlsbad Village Theatre sign

Snyder repaints Carlsbad Village Theatre sign Carlsbad Village resident and artist Bryan Snyder has dedicated the past decade to introducing more art and encouraging the development of a more artistic culture within the Carlsbad Village. Along with introducing new murals, organizing community events, implementing street art projects and promoting the village as a whole through […]

Carlsbad Music Festival: Village Music Walk

On Saturday, June 18, the Carlsbad Music Festival‘s Village Music Walk took over the Carlsbad Village with 30+ adventurous music performances. Photos by Bryan Snyder.

Village Music Walk

WHAT: Carlsbad Music Festival Village Music Walk WHEN: Saturday, June 18 | 2:30–10pm WHERE: Carlsbad Village carlsbadmusicfestival.org

All aboard, next stop the Carlsbad village!

At one point, the City of Carlsbad attempted to remove the local homeless population in preparation for each summer tourist season by distributing free train tickets. From all the new faces, it seems like surrounding cities had the same idea.

Royally High Spirits in Carlsbad

WIN original art by CAW Gloria Muriel

WIN ORIGINAL ART by Gloria Muriel HOW IT WORKS 1. Take photo of Gloria Muriel’s Carlsbad Art Wall mural (map) 2. Upload photo to Instagram 3. Tag @snyderart @senorgrubbys @gloriamuriel #CarlsbadArtWall – Most creative photo wins this original illustration by current CAW artist AND a $20 gift certificate to Grubby’s. Winner announced during the next […]


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