We are on a road trip this week, so no podcast, however...

Here are a few of our picks for fun things and interesting things to do in San Diego this week:


Monday 7/14 - "A 5th of Blues" performs at Humphrey's Back Stage Music Club, 7PM-11PM, Free, http://tinyurl.com/55xrdw


Tuesday 7/15 - Free Museum Day for SD Museum of Art, Museum of Man, Japanese Friendship Garden (limited) and more, http://tinyurl.com/5bo9hg


Wednesday 7/16 - Ocean Beach (OB) Certified Farmer's Market, 4PM-8PM, 4900 block of Newport between Bacon & Cable, http://tinyurl.com/5cwaj4


Thursday 7/17 - Taste of Bird Rock in La Jolla, 5PM - 9PM, Tix: $25 adults, $15 kids, http://tinyurl.com/6d6aon


Friday 7/18 - Chocolate & Wine Pairing 4 course Dinner at The Shores Restaurant in La Jolla, $55++, http://tinyurl.com/5gqch6


Saturday 7/19 - 34th Annual Gay (LGBT) Pride Parade in Hillcrest, 11AM-2:30PM, Pride Festival events all weekend, http://tinyurl.com/3dcahy


Sunday 7/20 - Pacific Beach (PB) Concert on the Green w/ Theo & the Zydeco Patrol, 4PM-6:30PM, Kate Sessions Park, http://www.pbconcerts.org/


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San Diego At Large Podcast - Epidode 8 is here

This week we highlight musical theater in the Gaslamp Quarter, Wynton Marsalis in Little Italy, an outdoor movie premiere in La Jolla, Shakespeare in Balboa Park and an all-day tailgate party in East Village. All of the details can be heard by clicking the title link above or going to http://sdatlarge.libsyn.com/rss. Thanks for listening, have a great week! More...

3 days of cool sunshine in happening San Diego

Here is a link to recent piece about San Diego from the Seattle Times:

Once upon a time, San Diego was known mostly as a playground for families, thanks to the San Diego Zoo (and its crowd-pleasing pandas)...

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San Diego At Large Podcast - Epidode 7 is Posted

Wow, summer is in full swing! We have a bunch of fun things highlighted in the latest episode of the San Diego At Large Podcast for the week of June 29th-July 5th. Featured events include Gershwin at the Globe, Bob Weir at Humphrey's, and Otmar Leibert at Anthology. Plus "The Sky Tonight" Planetarium show at the Reuben H. Fleet, a fireworks cruise aboard the historic Californian and Marvin Hamlisch conducts the San Diego Symphony Summer Pops. To listen, click the title above or go listen in iTunes or Zune. Follow us on Twitter for daily updates on more fun
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One Week Hiatus - June 15-21, 2008

San Diego At Large is taking a week off to recharge the batteries. Will be back next week! In the mean time, be sure to follow us on Twitter (www.twitter.com/sdatlarge) for daily updates of fun and interesting things to do in San Diego.

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The newest edition of the San Diego At Large Podcast is ready for download, with great ideas for things to do in San Diego the week of June 8th - 13th.

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This episode we cover World Ocean Day activities, including free Ben & Jerry's for help cleaning up La Jolla Shores, the Solana Beach Fiesta Del Sol two day family event, the "Devil Wear's Prada" author discusses her new book at a book signing in La Jolla, the Mainly Mozart festival, Stanley Kubrick's sci-fi classic, 2001: A Space Odyssey screens at the Sherwood Auditorium, professional Ballroom dancing and more! More...

San Diego At Large Podcast Episode 4 is Posted

Episode 4 of the San Diego At Large Podcast is posted, check it out in iTunes, the Zune Directory or listen online here.

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Here some of our favorite things to do in San Diego the week of June 1st - June 7th:

Saturday, June 1st
Rock 'n' Roll Marathon Festivities

Tuesday, June 3rd
Traditional Japanese Tea Ceremony

Wednesday, June 4th
Domaine Chandon Wine Tasting

Thursday, June 5th
"Crazy About You" Opening Night

Saturday, June 7th
Beach Tennis USA National Tour

Saturday, June 7th
The Beach Boys in Concert

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San Diego At Large Podcast Episode 3 is Live!

We have published the latest episode of the San Diego At Large Podcast for the week of May 25th - May 31st. This week we feature Spirit West Coast, an Ethnic Food Fair in Balboa Park, a Wine, Cheese & Chocolate festival and more. Check us out in iTunes or click the link above to listen. The San Diego At Large Podcast is a short and sweet overview of fun and interesting things to do in San Diego, published every week. Available in iTunes, Zune and online. Follow us on Twitter (http://www.twitter.com/sdatlarge) for daily updates. More...

San Diego At Large Podcast - Now on iTunes

We have posted the 2nd episode of the San Diego At Large Podcast for the week of May 18th - 25th. Featuring Festa Siciliana in Little Italy, the North Park Festival of the Arts, kayaking and brunch at Piatti in La Jolla and the Smooth Jazz 98.1 Gaslamp Festival.
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The San Diego At Large Podcast is Launched!

Announcing the launch of our San Diego At Large Podcast, a short and sweet weekly podcast featuring the lastest and greatest in America's Finest City. Brought to you by the lifestyle experts at Concierge At Large, Inc.

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Virgin America Has Arrived in San Diego

Virgin America began service between its base of San Francisco International Airport and San Diego International Airport last week. Currently offering three flights a day to Francisco now (and expanding to five daily flights on March 9.) Convenient connecting flights also are available from SAN via SFO to New York's JFK International and Washington Dulles International airports.

"As California's home-town airline, we're bringing cutting-edge technology and the best in entertainment to the skies and we're thrilled to now link two of the state's most beautiful cities," said Virgin America President and CEO David Cush. "We think that San Diegans will find that stepping on to a Virgin America plane is unlike any flight experience they've had before."

With power outlets and a video touch-screen at every seat, Virgin America offers guests interactive, on-demand entertainment and in-flight services. Virgin America's brand new planes were created with the tech-savvy traveler in mind and the Red(TM) In-flight Entertainment system allows guests to control what and when they want to eat with a food ordering system on their individual seatback touch-screen. Guests also have access to live TV, 25 films, 3,000 MP3s, videogames and a seat-to-seat chat feature. Virgin America's SFO-SAN fares start at $39* one way in the Main Cabin and $149** one way in First Class.

*All Main Cabin fares are one way. Tickets are non-refundable and non- transferable. All fares require a 7-day advance purchase. Travel must be completed by March 12, 2008. Changes or cancellations can be made for a $40 fee, plus any increase in fare if applicable. Tickets purchased from Virgin America through our reservation call centers will cost an additional $10 per passenger per itinerary. Seats are limited, subject to availability, and may not be available on all flights. The start dates for certain non-stop service are as follows: San Diego (SAN) -- San Francisco (SFO) on February 12, 2008; San Francisco (SFO) -- Seattle (SEA) on March 18, 2008 and Los Angeles (LAX) -- Seattle (SEA) on April 8, 2008. Fares, routes, and schedules are subject to change without notice. Fares do not include Passenger Facility Charges of up to $9 each way, September 11th Security Fees of up to $5 each way and a Federal Segment Tax of $3.50 per domestic segment. A segment is a takeoff and landing. Fares will not be honored retroactively or in exchange for any wholly or partially used ticket.

**All First Class fares are one way. Tickets are non-refundable and non- transferable. All fares require a 3-day advance purchase. Changes or cancellations can be made without a fee, but any increase in fare will apply. Tickets purchased from Virgin America through our reservation call centers will cost an additional $10 per passenger per itinerary. Seats are limited, subject-availability, and may not be available on all flights. The start dates for certain non-stop service are as follows: San Diego (SAN) -- San Francisco (SFO), February 12, 2008. Fares, routes, and schedules are subject-change without notice. Fares do not include Passenger Facility Charges of up -- $9 each way, September 11th Security Fees of up -- $5 each way and a Federal Segment Tax of $3.50 per domestic segment. A segment is a takeoff and landing. Fares will not be honored retroactively or in exchange or any wholly or partially used ticket.

EDITORS NOTE: Virgin America is a U.S. controlled and operated airline with no relation to Virgin Atlantic. The Virgin Group is a minority share investor in the airline.
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New Hilton San Diego Bayfront Celebrates ‘Topping Off’ Ceremony

Hilton Hotels Corporation executives, San Diego City officials and civic leaders celebrated today as the new Hilton San Diego, next door to the San Diego Convention Center received its final touches at the ‘topping off’ ceremony of the 550-foot structure. A new name was announced that truly reflects the hotel’s location on San Diego Bay: the Hilton San Diego Bayfront. The 30-story, 1,190 room hotel on the edge of San Diego Bay is scheduled to open in November of this year.

Situated on 12.79 acres of bay front land owned by the Port of San Diego and designed by John Portman and Associates, the Hilton San Diego Bayfront will complement San Diego’s scenic beauty and superb climate by maximizing water views and open spaces. The hotel is situated on a ‘podium base,’ with the entrance elevated to provide unparalleled views of San Diego Bay from the main lobby and meeting areas. Restaurant and retail guests and customers will also have direct pedestrian access to the waterfront promenade and the new 4.3-acre waterfront park that complements and is part of the hotel. The new hotel is just steps away from the San Diego Convention Center and PETCO Park and will maintain a view corridor that will run along Park Boulevard from San Diego Bay to Balboa Park.

Addressing the large morning gathering were Tom Keltner, executive vice president/CEO Americas & Global brands, Hilton Hotels Corporation, Michael Bixler, chair, Board of Port Commissioners/Port of San Diego, Kevin Faulconer, councilman, City of San Diego District II, Robert Horsman, president & CEO San Diego National Bank, Carol Wallace, president & CEO, San Diego Convention Center Corporation, Sal Giametta, vice president community relations, San Diego Convention & Visitors Bureau and Karima Zaki, area vice president of operations, Hilton Hotels. Representatives from ING Clarion Partners, Phelps Development, Portman Holdings, John Portman & Associates also attended.

“Hilton Hotels is excited about this project in San Diego, a city where we have had more than a 40-year relationship, with 18 hotels representing all of our brands! The Hilton San Diego Bayfront is an outstanding addition to the Hilton brand and its large collection of world-class meeting and convention hotels in major cities throughout the U.S. With its idyllic waterfront location and offerings, the property will help San Diego continue to be a prime destination for national conventions or just a great location for those who wish to come and enjoy all that greater San Diego has to offer.”

During the ceremony, the impact of the Hilton San Diego Bayfront was also noted both economically and for travel and tourism opportunities. What is now more evident is the ability for the City of San Diego to now attract even larger annual conventions than ever before.

When the hotel opens in November, it is anticipated to provide close to 1,000 new jobs to the City of San Diego and will enlarge the city’s meetings and conventions with the addition of 1,190 guest rooms and 165,000 square feet of meeting and event space that includes a grand ballroom and a junior ballroom and pre-function lobby space, plus 35 meeting rooms. A 7,300 square foot health club and spa, featuring Fitness by Precor USA, 3,000 square feet of retail space, a 2,400 square foot business center, swimming pool, and three restaurants will all be enriched with the 4.3-acre Waterfront Park that will be able to accommodate 15,000 for outdoor meetings and events. There is also an adjacent parking structure that will accommodate 2,000 vehicles.

Since the groundbreaking exactly two years ago to this date, more than 1.5 million working man hours have been recorded along with 2000 concrete driving piles and stone columns and 112,000 tons of rebar placed, 55,000 cubic yards of concrete poured and 4,000 tons of steel imbedded into the construction moving quickly towards its completion date.

The Hilton San Diego Bayfront is located at One Park Boulevard, San Diego, 92101.

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