Flavors of the Village This Sunday - 3pm - 6pm

The highly acclaimed Carlsbad Village Association's Flavors of the Village is expanding! This year--in addition to our annual restaurant tour of village restaurants--we're adding a week-long prix fixe menu event.

PREVIEW TOUR
The event kicks-off on Sunday, May 16 with our annual 3 hour Restaurant Preview Tour, where you can walk from restaurant to restaurant and preview samples from over 20 participating restaurants.

Cost for the Preview is $25.00.

Purchase your tickets online by clicking on the buy now button below. You tickets will be held at the information booth at the corner or State and Grand on May 16. Tickets will be on sale on Sunday, May 16 beginning at 1pm on the corner of State and Grand

RESTAURANT WEEK
The event will continue from Monday, May 17 - Sunday, May 23 when participating restaurants offer a multi-course prix fixe value menu for $20, $30 or $40. Participating restaurants may choose to offer special discounts in lieu of prix fixe menus.

Each restaurant will determine their own special Flavors of the Village menu or special promotion during Restaurant Week. Prix fix menu prices will vary from restaurant to restaurant. To be paid directly at restaurant.

For information on this event or to purchase tickets in advance, please call 760-434-2553 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting              760-434-2553      end_of_the_skype_highlighting

Thursdays on the Coast - April 29th

Thursdays on the Coast is back and we have new additions to our line-up of venues and artists. This month, and for the rest of the quarter, the event hub (where you pick up your programs and walking maps) will be located at The Shops at Village Faire, 300 Carlsbad Village Drive. Several galleries are housed in the space including our event hosts, Thursdays on the Coast Phantom Gallery and Oceanside Art Gallery. The center will be alive with new art displays, art demonstrations and live music.

The rest of the Village will be full of art and music as well, so don't miss out on all the great venues on State Street, Grand Avenue, Carlsbad Village Drive and Carlsbad Blvd.


Visit all these great venues: Caldo Pomodoro, Carlsbad Inn Beach Resort, COAL Gallery, Carlsbad Village Theatre, Chandler's Gallery and Boutique, Eve 7, Front Porch Gallery, Global HeArt, Homelife Village Realty, Intriguing, Ivanffy-Uhler Gallery, The Jewelry Source, Lynn Forbes School of Sculpture, The M Collection, Oceanside Art Gallery, Ocean House,  Stone Soup Store, Sunglass Lounge, Taschi Jewelry Design, The Foundry at New Village Arts, The Wine Spot, Vickie Kay's, and Vinaka Cafe.

If you run out of time on the night of the art walk, the art stays up for a month so you can always make more than one trip to the Village.

New this month: look for the opportunity to win a great prize from Village merchants.

Thursdays on the Coast Thursday night

Enjoy the new extended sunlight this Thursday Night at Thursdays on the Coast. You'll have more daylight to kill as you stroll the Village and take in all the gorgeous sights and sounds, and enjoy goodies at over 20 galleries and shops. We're adding new artists and venues all the time.

Start your evening at our event hub: Ivanffy-Uhler Gallery, 565 Grand Avenue. Pick up your program and enjoy the new opening reception of  Toni Williams "En Plein Air" an exhibition of  recent paintings.

North County Merchants Celebrate COASTER Anniversary

Sixty retailers along COASTER corridor offer discounts and giveaways to riders on Saturday, February 27

OCEANSIDE, Calif. – February 22, 2010.

February 27 marks the 15^th anniversary of COASTER service in San Diego County. To celebrate this milestone, the North County Transit District (NCTD) is partnering with the Solana Beach Chamber of Commerce, Downtown Encinitas MainStreet Association, Leucadia-Encinitas Highway 101 MainStreet Association, the Carlsbad Village Association, MainStreet Oceanside and the Oceanside Chamber of Commerce to host the “COASTER Crawl.” The “COASTER Crawl” is a progressive event that will carry riders, with special two-for-one train fares, to Oceanside, Carlsbad Village, Encinitas and Solana Beach.

NCTD and its partners have scheduled entertainment at the stations including dueling guitarists at the Oceanside Transit Center and a small-scale farmer’s market at the Carlsbad Village COASTER station. In addition, merchants in the downtown areas of the host cities will offer special promotions to COASTER riders that day. Offers include free admission to the California Surf Museum in Oceanside and other discounts at participating restaurants and stores that are within walking distance of the stations.

“The COASTER Crawl is more than a ride along America’s most beautiful rail line,” said Rick Wright, executive director of MainStreet Oceanside. “It’s a chance for San Diegans to get out of their cars and visit some of the most walkable and vibrant communities in our county.”

The 15th Anniversary COASTER Crawl will use the regular Saturday COASTER schedule and will feature special events at the Solana Beach, Encinitas, Carlsbad Village and Oceanside Transit Center stations. Round trip fare all day long is $10 to $13 for two people depending on the zones and half price for seniors age 60 and over. Simply buy one ticket for two riders from machines at the station. No reservations are necessary; however space is limited on trains.
For complete trip planning information, call toll free 511 or visit GoNCTD.com.

NCTD serves 12 million passengers annually by providing public transportation within North San Diego County and via the COASTER to downtown San Diego. Its family of transit services currently includes the BREEZE bus system, the COASTER commuter rail service, LIFT paratransit and the SPRINTER light rail. It is NCTD's mission to deliver safe, convenient, reliable and user-friendly public transportation services.

One week until February's Thursdays on the Coast

 Come out to the Village on Thursday Evening, February 25th for Thursdays on the Coast. 

Enjoy Live Music, a variety of artists on display and demonstrating their process as we turn Carlsbad Village into an Art Gallery. 

Over 20 galleries and shops participate and house over 40 artists of a variety of mediums. 

Participating venues host opening night receptions and you have the chance to meet artists, enjoy live music and lots of goodies. 

This is a free family friendly event. 

If you haven't been, make February the month you start a new Thursday night tradition in the Village!

Carlsbad Village Valentine's Day Specials

ENJOY CARLSBAD VILLAGE VALENTINE’S SPECIALS!

 

The Armenian Café
3126 Carlsbad Boulevard
760-720-2233
Free glass of wine with any entrée from our Platters Menu on Valentines Day.
Must mention this email from the Carlsbad Village Association.
Must be 21 or older.

 

Blessings...Christian Books & Gifts

540 Carlsbad Village Drive

760-434-8755

25% off your total Valentine purchase - including sale items!

Special runs February 9-13.

 

Caldo Pomodoro Restaurant

2907 State Street

760-720-9998

Italian/American Cuisine, Casual Fine Dining.

Daily Specials as well as up to 20% off entrees on our regular dining menu.
Reservations accepted as well as walk-ins.

Open 7 Days a week 11:30am-10pm Winter Hours.

 

Carlsbad Inn Beach Resort

3075 Carlsbad Village Drive

760-434-7020

“Family Sweetheart Getaway” — Enjoy this Valentine’s Day with your family at the beach. Spacious hotel room located in Carlsbad Village with champagne for the adults and goodie bags for the kids! Valentine’s themed activities and crafts are available throughout the month. 

$150 / night, based on availability.

Expires 2/28/10

 

Carlsbad Wellness Chiropractic

2727 Roosevelt Street , Suite B

760-434-9006

Gift Certificates for a 50min massage: Only $50. (normally $75.)

Massage can be done any time, but must be purchased before 3/1/10.

 

Chandler's Gallery & Boutique

538 Grand Avenue

760-729-7976

25% off all Valentine items, as well as, specials on other items in the store.

While supply lasts.

 

Carlsbad Danish Bakery
2805 Roosevelt Street
760-729-6186

 

FREE DANISH ONE FREE DANISH WITH PURCHASE OF $5.00 OR MORE. One coupon per transaction. Coupon must be printed and shown at cash register. Only good for the Carlsbad Danish Bakery located at 2805 Roosevelt St. Carlsbad , CA 92008 . If you have any questions please call us at (760) 729 6186. Offer Expires: February 14, 2010   FREE Specialty Cupcake BUY ONE OR MORE SPECIALTY CUPCAKE TRY A NEW FLAVOR FOR FREE. One coupon per transaction. Coupon must be printed and shown at cash register. Only good for the Carlsbad Danish Bakery located at 2805 Roosevelt St. Carlsbad , CA 92008 . If you have any questions please call us at (760) 729 6186. Offer Expires: February 14, 2010   $2.00 CAKE ORDER ORDER ANY CAKE AND RECIEVE $2.00 OFF! One coupon per transaction. Coupon must be printed and shown at cash register. Only good for the Carlsbad Danish Bakery located at 2805 Roosevelt St. Carlsbad , CA 92008 . If you have any questions please call us at (760) 729 6186. Offer Expires: February 14, 2010

Dr. David Bloch - Adult and Pediatric Optometry 
2814 Roosevelt Street
760-730-3733
New Patient Discount - 20% off Eye Exam and Eyewear.
Offer not valid with insurance benefits.
Expires 3/15/10.

 

Lynn Forbes Gallery - School of Sculpture

Village Faire

300 Carlsbad Village Drive, Suite 102

949-444-1926

www.sculptureschool.net

Weekend Sculpture Workshop

February 20th and 21st

$170. (Includes dinner party, but not clay)

Total of 5 sessions with life model(s) over 2 days in the heart of scenic Carlsbad Village .
Enjoy the art of sculpture in an intimate old world studio environment with fellow artists.
Personalized instructions make this workshop suitable to both experienced and beginning artists.
Share conversations over food and drinks or Rock-out playing RockBand on Saturday evening.

Ocean House Restaurant
300 Carlsbad Village Drive
760-729-4131
www.oceanhousecarlsbad.com
Valentines Day Dinner: 6-11pm
Includes Live entertainment from Cool Fever, Dancing, four course meal, glass of champagne.

$39.95 per person

 

Paon Restaurant and Wine Bar

560 Carlsbad Village Drive @ Roosevelt

760-729-7377

Efeste Wine Dinner – Tuesday 2/9/10

Efeste Wine Tasting – All Week in the Winebar

Special Restaurant Menu for Valentine’s Day

Skinsational Skin and Body Spa
300 Carlsbad Village Dr., Ste 124
Carlsbad , Ca 92008
760-434-8118
“Spa Duo Package” - Two Side-by-Side 50-Minute Swedish Massages then relax in our Zen Sanctuary and enjoy a glass of Champagne & Chocolate Truffles.

$199

"Romantic Rendezvous Package" - Two 50-Minute Swedish Massages in our Couples Suite,
Champagne & Chocolate Truffles, Shower and Fireplace

$250.

Choose from 4 salad offerings for Two, only $20 additional

“Sweetheart Package” - Body Polish or Chocolate Chip Exfoliation,
a 50-Minute Swedish Massage and take home body brush

$149

“I Love You Package” - Express Facial, Tension Reliever Massage
and Signature Spa Pedicure

$150. Add lunch for only $10.

All offers expire 2/28/10 and may not be combined with other offers or discounts.

CVA Annual Meeting Set for Tuesday, February 16, 2010

The Carlsbad Village Association Annual Meeting is set for Tuesday, February 16, 2010 at 11:30 am.

The meeting will be held at Senor Grubby's 377 Carlsbad Village Drive. Lunch will be served.

Come learn more about the work the CVA has been doing, see the Annual report and learn about our strategic plan and new projects in development. 2009 was a very busy and exciting year and 2010 is going to be even bigger.

Voting is open to CVA partners in good standing.

For information on becoming a partner with the CVA please call 760-434-2553 or email info@shopcarlsbadvillage.org

Thursdays on the Coast tomorrow night

DON'T MISS OUT ON ALL THE FUN AS THE VILLAGE COMES ALIVE FOR THURSDAYS ON THE COAST

The Carlsbad Village Association’s Thursdays on the Coast is a free, ongoing, self-guided Art Walk held throughout Carlsbad Village. Come to the Opening Night event the last Thursday of each month from 5:30-8:30pm

Enjoy artist receptions at Village galleries and businesses, live music, art demonstrations, restaurant’s Dinner Specials and an Objets d’Arte Silent Auction.

Self-guided walking maps will be provided at all participating venues in time for the January 28th opening night and will be available through the end of February, when Thursdays on the Coast returns with a new lineup of artists and galleries on Thursday, February 25th.

Information Hub will be located at Ivanffy-Uhler Gallery, 565 Grand Avenue, where featured Artist Nanette Newbry will be opening her new show "Image and Memory".

Enjoy Live music throughout the Village featuring: Rick and Carmine, Ukulele Society of America, Daniel Sratman, and Jeff Diamond.

Also, help support Thursdays on the Coast by taking part in our Objets D'Arte Auctions. This month we are featuring tables designed by local artists, Lori Watkins and Carol McLeod.

Carlsbad Marathon Road Closures

A number of roads will be closed in and around the Carlsbad Marathon course on Sunday, Jan. 24, from approximately 5 a.m. to 2 p.m.


Marron Road between Monroe Street and Jefferson Street

Monroe Street south of Marron Road

Jefferson Street between Marron Road and Laguna Drive

Laguna Drive between Jefferson Street and State Street

State Street between Laguna Drive and Carlsbad Boulevard

Carlsbad Boulevard between the north city limits at Buena Vista Lagoon to the south city limits at La Costa Avenue

Palomar Airport Road between Carlsbad Boulevard and El Camino Real (eastbound lanes only)

Avenida Encinas between Cannon Road and Palomar Airport Road

Poinsettia Lane between Avenida Encinas and Carlsbad Boulevard

Camino Vida Roble between Palomar Oaks and Palomar Airport Road

Palomar Oaks Road entirely

I-5 at Palomar Airport Road both northbound and southbound off-ramps and southbound on-ramp closed


The Carlsbad Police Department and volunteers will assist cars needing to get in or out of closed or partially closed areas, when safety allows. Those who need to get in or out of the race area during the event can do so on a nearby street not affected by race-day closures.


The Carlsbad Marathon begins and ends at the Westfield Plaza Camino Real shopping center. The race course runs from the mall to Carlsbad Boulevard and continues as far south as La Costa Avenue. The marathon also runs inland along Palomar Airport Road as far east as El Camino Real. The 26.2-mile marathon race starts at 6 a.m., while the half-marathon begins at 7:30 a.m.


More than 100,000 participants are expected.


Visit the event’s Web site at www.carlsbadmarathon.com for detailed route maps and additional road closure information.

New Years Eve Special Events in Carlsbad Village

Celebrate the New Year in Carlsbad Village

Start your evening at 5:30 with Thursdays on the Coast Art Walk hosted by the Carlsbad Village Association and then Ring in the New Year at one of the many fantastic restaurants and night spots that are hosting celebrations. Reservations may be required so make sure to check below for all the great specials and call ahead. You definitely don't want to miss out on all the fun!

Coyote Bar & Grill
http://www.coyotecarlsbad.com/
300 Carlsbad Village Drive
760-729-4695

Eight Twenty Band ( Rock w/ a Latin Twist) is playing 6pm-10pm outside
DJ Paul D is playing inside from 10pm-1:30am

Hensley's Flying Elephant Pub
http://www.hensleyspub.com/
850 Tamarack Avenue
760-434-2660
Music: The Drowning Men (indie-rock)
Champagne Toast Just Before Midnight 21+

Le Passage French Bistro
http://www.lepassagefrenchbistro.net/
2961 State Street
760-729-7097
Prix Fixe Menu, Beverage Specials
Reservations Recommended

Ocean House
http://www.oceanhousecarlsbad.com/
300 Carlsbad Village Drive
760-729-4131
Music: Spectrum (dance band)
4 Course Meal
Bottle of Champagne for all couples
Party Favors, Midnight Balloon Drop
$69.95 / person
First seating 8pm
Reservations Required

O’Sullivans Irish Pub & Restaurant
http://www.osullivanscarlsbad.com/
640 Grand Avenue
760-729-7234
Music: 9pm-1am “The Clay Colton Band”
Four Course Dinner with Bottle of Champagne
$38 / person plus tax and gratuity
Reservations Required for Meal Special

PAON Restaurant & Wine Bar
http://www.paoncarlsbad.com/
560 Carlsbad Village Dr. @ Roosevelt
760-729-7377
Four Course Meal, Champagne Toast at Midnight
1st Seating - $75 per person plus tax and gratuity
2nd Seating - $85 per person plus tax and gratuity
Reservations Required

The Wine Spot
http://www.the-wine-spot.com/
2917 State Street
760-434-9463
Sparkling Wine Flight

The Holidays Just Got a Little Brighter in the Village

In a "just in time" for the Holidays coup, the City of Carlsbad just got the okay from SDG&E to turn on the brand-spanking new light standards on State Street and Grand Avenue. The lights will be turned on tonight and promise to make the Village brighter in the evening. Come out to the Village tonight and bask in the glow of the new illumination. While you're at it, get some holiday shopping done and enjoy a fabulous meal in one of our many great restaurants.

Big thanks to Courtney Enriquez and the rest of the Housing & Redevelopment Agency for their tireless efforts to get these lights up and powered on!

Pups on Parade Returns to Carlsbad Village

Welcome to Friends of Carlsbad Village

Welcome!

This new blog, which is replacing the soon to be defunct "Friends of the Village" has been created to discuss all things pertaining to Carlsbad Village. Come and share your ideas regarding revilatization of the Village and to stay up-to-date on events taking place in the the Village.

For more information about the Village visit www.shopcarlsbadvillage.org