March 2013

March 15 2013

Fifty Shades of Green

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Leprechauns, clovers, and green beer –that’s right, Saint Patrick’s Day-March 17 marks the return of the annual celebration. I do not know about you but I do not need much of a reason to have a good time, and this “Kiss Me I’m Irish” (at least for today!) holiday is a perfect chance to enjoy some recess.

There are many options to take advantage of the fun this weekend!

Saturday, March 16th:

If you would like to start at the top o’ the morning, the St. Patrick’s Day Parade and Irish Festival in Balboa Park is always a blast! https://www.stpatsparade.org/

Sunday, March 17th

The main event on Sunday takes place downtown in the Gaslamp Quarter with the ShamRock Party (https://www.sandiegoshamrock.com/). Live music, clubs, bars, special Irish food and drinks can all be found at this event.

Of course, we would love for you to also check out our client, Company Pub & Kitchen in Poway! Celebrating their 2nd St. Paddy’s Day festivities, Company Pub will start with Irish Bacon Bloody Mary’s at 11:00 a.m., followed by all-day corned beef and cabbage. Grab the open mic / karaoke and belt out your best Oh Danny Boy while your Irish Eyes are Smiling! Who’s your Paddy now?

Whatever is your prime pick this Saint Patrick’s Day, sport your favorite shade of green and go play.

March 8 2013

Celebrating Women All Month Long!

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March is National Women’s History month and we have much to celebrate!!

Today is International Women’s Day so let’s get the party started this weekend! On Friday, March 8th, grab some friends and head down to the popular Cucina Urbana (www.cucinaurbana.com) for some great food and wine. Today they are offering a portion of the proceeds to a local non-profit, Center for Community Solutions (www.ccssd.org). Or on Wednesday the 13^th be a part of the International Women’s Day Breakfast (https://www.sandiego.edu/about/news_center/events/events_detail.php?_focus=44135) at USD.

Come Saturday experience something truly special and unique. The annual Cherry Blossom Festival at the Balboa Park Japanese Friendship Garden. The fun of this traditional Japanese celebration will be the cultural entertainment, street food, and activities for all ages. New to the festival will be access to the 9-acre Garden expansion and beer garden. A festival would not be complete without a nice cold one in hand!

Then end the weekend with one more international spectacle at the Copley Symphony Hall on Sunday. Dance Brazil (www.sandiegosymphony.org/calendar/view.aspx?id=3375) -an upbeat, vibrant, and acrobatic show of Afro-Brazilian movement.

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If your pulse is not racing after all that maybe it is time for a getaway to Washington, D.C. and Virginia. The Smithsonian month long celebration of women and the National Women’s History Museum in Alexandria, VA are must to do on this trip.

What are you doing this month to celebrate women and the trails we have blazed?

Thanks to our new intern, Ed Groner, for these great ways to celebrate Women’s History Month!

March 5 2013

Are You a Chief Funster?

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If you consider yourself a “Chief Funster,” then Australia wants you! This isn’t the first time we have seen Australia offering super unique, lifestyle opportunities. The folks at Tourism Australia are offering one of the best jobs we have ever seen as Chief Funster for New South Wales:

“You will assist to promote events all over the state including food festivals, lifestyle, sports, cultural, entertainment and arts events. Work behind the scenes of Sydney Festival, Mardi Gras and Vivid Festival, all leading up to the spectacular New Years’ Eve fireworks on Sydney Harbour.”

Sounds right up our alley! We may just apply!!

Read the article for more details on this once in a lifetime opportunity: Australia Offering Best Jobs in the World to Visiting Tourists – ABC News.

See you Down Under!