My fancy feathered friend. This is one I would add to my fantasy flock! Of course  to the visiting raccoons it would be a Happy Meal. My running list of breeds includes the *Polish, *Silkie, Sizzle, Sultan,*Easter Egger, Golden Spangled Hamburg, *Sliver laced Wyadontte,*Black Copper Murans, *Silver Seabright Bantham,  Black Frizzle Chocin Batham, Buff Braham Batham,  *Mille Fleur d’Uccles. This exceeds my limit of 4. Most are ornamental and not good egg layers. Not very practical. That fantasy chicken coop is getting bigger and bigger! www.mypetchicken.com is Martha Stewart's source for chicks. Its a good thing :)

    
                                Frida's Fiesta Package
The table is set! Traditional Mexican folk art, vibrant colors and a romantic ambiance is  inspired by artist Frida Kahlo. Our special package includes a decedent sample of pastries from our favorite bakery Margaritas (4 servings) or Mexican Hot chocolate.
Frida's Fiesta $50.

     Happy Everyday 2012

2nd Saturday of January Ray at Night artwalk. music, food art free www.northparkforthearts.com

Birch Aquarium La Jolla Whale Watching 9:45-1pm until April 15th

Jan 17 Resturant week 180 participating resturant $ 20 30 40 prefix meals
www.sandiegoresturantweek.com

       
                           

Our new Mexican folk art painted lady.  Catrina greets guests and poses for pictures.
She not as friendly as Lucy Lulabelle but  she is always smiling.

www.NorthParkFestivalofArts.com

North Park's 15th Annual Festival of the Arts
Sunday  May 15th 10-6 University Ave 7 30th $25 advance tickets $30 event day
6 stages * Music  *Entertainmen t*Juried Art  *Craft Beer Garden

 
Happy Mothers Day      Happy Cinco de Mayo

May1 Mission Federal Artwalk Little Italy
May 5 Cinco de Mayo 28th Annual Fiesta de Cinco de Mayo www.fiestaoldtown.com
May 6-8 Gator by the Bay zydeco Blues & Crawfish Festival Harbor Isalnd $20-25
www.gatorbythebay.com
May 15th Annual North Park Festival of the Arts 10-6 www.npfestivalofarts.com
May 22 18th Annual Sicilian Festival  www.sicilianfiesta.com

Put on your Easter Bonnet and your marching shoes


April 9 Art Walk Ray at Night in North Park  6-10 www.rayatnightartwalk.com
April 15, 16 &17 Coachella Music Festival 3404 30th st
April 16 & 17 Seaport Villiage Buskers Festival  12-5pm
April 17   Earth Day Balboa Park 10-4
April 24 Easter Sunday
April  30 May 1   Adams Ave Roots Folk Festival

           January play date

January-April 10  Whale watching season
January 14 Kettner at Night Little Italy 6-9pm
January 15 North Park  Ray at Night Art Walk  www.rayatnight.com
January 16-21 Restaurant Week 180 restaurants 3 course meals $20-40 prefixed
January 21-23   51st annual Del Mar Antique Show $8
2260 Jimmy Durante  800 943-7501

North Park Farmer's Market every  Thursday 3-5

Outside the Box  ways to sightsee in San Diego
Segway tour
Go Car Rentals
La Jolla Kayak Caves tour
Biplane
Speedboat Harbor tour

Big Fat  Merry Christmas! Happy Holidays.

Feast with family and friends. And make a special wish for the New Year. Time to pause and remember all our blessings and get a fresh start. Big warm hugs to all!

    Be Mery and Bright

December Playdate

December Nights Dec 3 & 4 5pm Balboa Park FREE concerts, food and free entry to the fabulous muesums in the park. Get into the spirit. A perfect way to start off the holidays.

North Park Toyland Parade Dec 4 11am 47ht Annual
A true neighborhood gem! Very old fashioned and low key. It is like a small town parade where all your neighborhood  and small businesses are invited to march. Not a big budget number but definately all heart and fun. Plus it is only 3 blocks from Vintage Sol!

From their website
Event Description:
Unwrap some magic this holiday season and partake in the festive fun, at the 47th Annual North Park Toyland Parade & Holiday Fair. On Saturday, December 4th, 2010, starting at 11 AM, the historic neighborhood of North Park will warmly welcome friends and family to bundle up and delight in San Diego’s most joyful parade. Gliding down University Avenue between Utah and Iowa Streets, this cheerful pageant will feel like a Winter Wonderland, as melodious marching bands, upbeat dance groups, cool vintage cars, beauty queens and city officials (and more!) warm your spirits. Santa Claus will be riding atop his merry red sleigh and bells will be ringing as loved ones snuggle up in the bright, frosty air. ‘Tis the season to celebrate the continued rejuvenation and growth of North Park! Hang your stockings and then mark your calendar for this year’s 47th Annual North Park Toyland Parade

SoNo Park Holiday Fest Dec 5 10-5
Chilli cookoff local artisan fair live music beer garden and activities for your pixies & tadpoles
Buy a hand spun bowl to fillup on unlimited chilli and sample chilli from local resturantsSouth Park and North Park combine for this fun filled event. Proceeds will go to Mckinley Elementary music and art program! This popular event gets bigger every year. Excellent stop for some holiday spirit.

Gaslamp Pet Parade Dec 12 1-5pm
Contestants from across the country dress up their furry friends and march along 5th ave and under the Gaslamp arch. 2008 event

Parade of Lights 39th Annual Dec 12 &19 fireworks 5:30pm  www.sdparadeoflights.org
100s of boats  decked out & decorated line up along the bay and light up the night. A not to be missed holiday tradition.

Big Balloon Parade Dec 30 10 am Along the bay. Harbor Drive