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The roughly two-plus milesbetween Oregon Street in NormalHeights and Vista Street in Kens-ington will become a thoroughfareof art, music and entertainers onSaturday, June 6, when the 12thannual Art Around Adams is staged.

The event, which will run fromnoon to 8 p.m., is produced byAdam Rosen of Exodus Studios, anevents production company.

A free and family attraction, ArtAround Adams will showcasenumerous visual and performanceartists along the street. More than75 businesses will “morph” intoimpromptu art galleries or perfor-mance arenas for the day.

There will be more than nine per-formance areas, including the Kens-ington Kids Zone, featuring music,performance art, communitymurals, circus performers, dance,theater, projection art, intergalacticsuperhero wrestling and comedianson the event’s own “Comedy Trol-ley.”

“The Adams Avenue district con-tinues to evolve,” said Rosen. “Newrestaurants, eclectic shops, friendlypubs, even a brewery. AdamsAvenue has always seemed to put aunique spin on the businesses thatpopulate its oasis. Art AroundAdams stays on the threshold ofthat evolution, bringing new cut-ting-edge artists to the avenue yearafter year.”

Musical Performers Among the musical performers

will be: Lyrical Goove, The Bassics,

Hocus, Rhythm & The Method,Skelpin, Daniel Schraer, CountryRockin Rebels, Avilo & The Dwells,The Shifty Eyed Dogs, Bloodflow-ers, Jackie Austin Singer, MarieHaddad, Rosewood & Rye, SierraWest, Lightning, Triton Eye, Leagueof Liars, Sue Del Guidice, Too FastFor Love, The CherryBluestorms, True Stories, Rock ‘n’Roll San Diego All Stars, RichMcGee, and more.

Art Around Adams began withNormal Heights’ artists and busi-ness owners getting together at alocal coffee house to create an eventthat would focus on the exhibitionof local art in businessstorefronts. They realized that therewere a number of art studios (com-prised of very talented and interna-tionally known artists), a framingshop, coffee houses, antique stores,and gift shops within walking dis-tance that would make great venuefor displaying art.

The event was launched on April3, 2004 with a limited budget frombusinesses and artists. The firstevent was considered a major suc-cess, with audience estimates at over300.

Over time a trolley was added toprovide free transportation alongthe avenue, an event staple to thisday. Since its incarnation, it evolvedinto the much loved ‘Comedy Trol-ley,” shuttling guests up and downthe avenue.

In 2008, Rosen came on as theevent organizer.

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Winnie’s PicksWinnie Hanford of Kensingtonvideo talks about movie’s we shouldsee this month. PAGE 16

Visitors to Art Around Adams are likely to see jumbo pieces of art, like these.

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Satanic Peppeteer Orchestra is a major attraction.

Marie Haddad is one of many performersappearing at the festival.

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A variety of bands will play in more than nine performance areas during the festival.

Lyrical Groove will make an appearance.

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BRINGING OUT THE ARTSY SIDE OF ADAMS AVENUE Trolley Construction Update

by Janet Poutre

As most Bay Park residents know, the Mid-Coast Trolley will extend light rail service from the Santa Fe Depot in Downtown San Diego to the University City community, serving major activity centers such as Old Town, UC SanDiego, and

Westfield UTC. Primary construction of the project is expected to begin in the second half of 2016, with service anticipated to begin in 2021.

Freeways and arterials in the Mid-Coast Corridor are generally congested and traffic congestion is projected to increase as the region grows. Population in the entire corridor is forecasted to increase 19 percent and employment is forecasted to increase 12 percent by the year 2030. The Mid-Coast Trolley extension will expand transportation capacity in the corridor to accommodate existing and future travel demand, particularly for peak period commute trips. The project will provide an effective alternative to congested freeways and roadways for travelers and will reduce vehicle miles traveled.

The Trolley extension route begins just north of the Old Town Transit Center and travels in existing railroad right-of-way and alongside I-5 to Gilman Drive. It crosses to the west side of I-5 just south of Nobel Drive and continues on to serve the heart of the UCSD campus. It then crosses back to the east side of I-5 near Voigt Drive to serve the UCSD east campus and Scripps Memorial Hospital, transitions into the median of Genesee Avenue, and continues down Genesee Avenue to the Westfield UTC Transit Center.

New stations in the Bay Park/Clairemont area will be located at Tecolote Rd (about where Armstrong’s nusery currently is), Clairemont Drive and Balboa Avenue. SANDAG has been gathering input from residents about the design of each station. You can view simulations of each station on the web at www.keepsandiegomoving.com/Midcoast.

Beginning Friday, July 8, 2016, and lasting through Monday, July 18, 2016, Genesee Avenue from Nobel Drive to La Jolla Village Drive will be closed during nights and weekends. This will allow Westfield UTC and the Mid-Coast Trolley Project to combine work efforts scheduled on Genesee Avenue. The Mid-Coast Trolley Project work will be focused on underground utility construction and will condense multiple months of work into 11 days, mitigating traffic and street impacts to residents and businesses in the area.

Work HoursThe closure will be in effect during weekday nights and 24 hours a day

on weekends. Closure and work hours are scheduled from:▶ 10:45 p.m. on Friday, July 8, continuously through 5 a.m. on

Monday, July 11▶ 10:45 p.m. through 5 a.m., from Monday, July 11, through Thursday,

July 14▶ 10:45 p.m. on Friday, July 15, continuously through 5 a.m. on

Monday, July 18Major Construction Activities Include▶ Potholing, trenching and street excavations

▶ Water and sewer pipeline and storm drain installation along Genesee Avenue

▶ Crews will minimize impacts to neighboring residents and businesses as much as possible

▶ Access to the Costa Verde Center and nearby residential areas will be maintained at all times.

Costa Verde Center customers may enter the shopping center via Nobel Drive. Pedestrian, cyclist and motorist detours will be available via Regents Road and Costa Verde Boulevard. Traffic flaggers will be on-site to direct traffic.

Interim Rose Canyon Bike Path Now OpenThe interim Rose Canyon bike path is now open! The existing bike path

will be temporarily closed while crews work on dry utilities relocation for the Mid-Coast Trolley project. Access to the bike path is expected to be maintained at all times. Please be cautious when traveling near the work area, and enjoy the interim bike path.

For additional information about the Mid-Coast Trolley project call (877) 379-0110, email [email protected], or visit www.keepsandiegomoving.com/midcoast.

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Bay Park businesses are part of the overall Morena District, on the east side of I-5 between Clairemont Blvd. and I-8, along Morena Blvd. and West Morena Blvd. and adjacent side streets. Any business in this area is also part of the Morena Business

Association, (MBA) a business improvement district of the City of San Diego.

The area includes over 400 businesses in a wide variety of business categories. These include: music and dance instruction; automotive sales and service, business services, churches, non-profit organizations, construction and remodeling, restaurants and bars, financial, insurance and legal services; health, beauty and fitness; home furnishings; home improvement; manufacturing; lodging; pet care; and real estate and property management.

In addition, shopping opportunities abound, such as food markets, jewelry, clothing, thrift stores, appliances; flowers and plants, fishing tackle; liquor stores; bicycles; and many more.

Specialty services include: storage; pest control; termite control; private investigations; photography; electronics repair and recycling; carpet cleaning; dry cleaners; wine storage and numerous others.

The entire list of businesses can be seen on the MBA website: www.morenadistrict.com.

The MBA puts on the annual “Taste of Morena” held every spring for the past six years, featuring tastes of about two dozen area restaurants and bars. The MBA also has been responsible for area beautification projects such as planting the jacaranda trees that line the west side of Morena Boulevard in Bay Park.

The MBA created a mobile app in 2015 and is partnering with member businesses on a “Think Local” campaign. The businesses offer special discounts every month that can be redeemed using the app, available for Apple and Android phones, and are featured on videos that can be viewed on the app and on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCcmpOqq7a_n1L9vfASmBeA.

The goal of the mobile app is to bring businesses and community closer, using a convenient platform with valuable information for residents. Information includes area events, local business discounts, updates on the mid-coast trolley project, and community resources and news.

Originally founded as the Bay Park Association on May 5, 2005, the group’s name was changed later that year to the Morena Business Association. Goals are to increase patronage of MBA businesses, assist businesses with code and regulations compliance, identify issues of concern and implement positive solutions.

Morena Business Association supports Bay Park business…and more!

Chad GardnerPresident and Owner

Chad Gardner is a l ifelong Clairemont/Bay Park resident. A graduate of Madison High School, he has a BA in Business Management from San Diego State, and has completed a certificate program at SDSU in green building. He is also certified by the California Home Energy Efficiency Rating System.

Mr. Gardner has been with K-Co for over 20 years and has been managing the company for the last 8. Under his leadership, the company has been recognized for outstanding ethics by the Better Business Bureau, and top-notch customer service by both Angie’s List and Houzz.com.

Mr. Gardner is an active volunteer in the community. He serves as a volunteer on the Clairemont Community Planning Group and is a former Vice President of the Clairemont Town Council. He and his wife Christy own a home in Bay Park where they enjoy gardening and cooking with their toddler, Charlee.

If you have questions regarding construction or remodeling, please contact him at [email protected] or visit www.KCoConstruction.com.

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Recently we have received a few calls for estimates on building companion units. This is typically a small two or three room “apartment” or cottage

built to accommodate the homeowners’ aging parent—hence the more common name “granny flat”. These units are sometimes built above a garage or in the backyard, although we’ve also seen them built as a room addition on the main house. Since it seems like more Bay Park and Clairemont residents are choosing multigenerational living situations, I thought I’d share some information about companion units.

The City’s Municipal Code 141.0302 defines a companion unit as “a single dwelling unit that is an accessory use for a single dwelling unit on a residential lot that provides complete living facilities independent of the primary dwelling unit.” In plain English, it’s a space that has everything needed to live separate

from the main house. Usually this consists of a living/sleeping area, bathroom and kitchen facilities with a separate entrance.

The code also contains some very specific regulations governing the construction of these units. For example, the gross floor area of the unit may not exceed 700 square feet, and there are height restrictions as well. You’ll also need to have at least one off-street parking space for the unit, in addition to what you have for the main house.

There are occupancy restrictions as well. There can be no more that 2 people residing in such a unit, and at least one must be related to the owner, or a senior citizen or a person with a disability. In addition, the property owner must at all times be living in either the primary dwelling or the companion unit. These regulations are designed to keep a property owner on a residential lot from turning their property into an apartment building without

the proper zoning. What if you only want to create some

separate space within your home for a parent or your adult son or daughter who is moving back in? You’ll find that as long as you aren’t creating an extra kitchen, you can easily build a room addition that includes a bedroom, sitting room, and bathroom without the City considering it a companion unit. Even adding a separate entrance to the outside shouldn’t be a problem as long as it doesn’t create a second front entrance or otherwise alter the “single dwelling unit appearance of the premises”.

This is just an overview of this topic, and by no means does this include all the things to consider if you are thinking about a “granny flat”. If you have decided to go ahead, then by all means give us a call at K-CO for a free estimate on the cost of adding to or remodeling your home. We look forward to hearing from you!

by Chad Gardner, President

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As part of his effort to make city governmentmore efficient and accessible for all San Diegoresidents, Mayor Kevin Faulconer introducedan innovative pilot project and mobile appcalled Get It Done San Diego that allows SanDiegans to easily report problems and requestimprovements for their neighborhoods.

“Our city government should be just as inno-vative as people we serve and it has always beenour goal to improve customer service. If wehave mobile apps that can check email, checkthe weather and check in our flights, we shouldhave a mobile app that helps residents checkon street repairs,” said Faulconer.

With Get It Done, which is available foriPhone and Android users, people can reportnonemergency problems to the city throughthe new mobile app and web portal atwww.sandiego.gov. The Get It Done app alsoallows San Diego residents to track the progressof a complaint and increase efficiency for bothresidents and City crews.

To report a problem, people can now takeand upload photos related to over 20 non-emer-gency problems with roads, street lights, trafficsignals and more. The Get It Done app usesGPS information embedded within photos toautomatically update the address and locationof problems. After uploading the photo, theapp user simply has to identify a few detailsabout the problem and click submit.

The Get It Done app will help improve threeimportant functions of city government:

1. It makes it easier to report problems.According to a recent city survey, 83 percent ofrespondents stated that they did not want tocall the city government to report a problem.The new Get It Done app eliminates the needto call the city for various problems, by allowingresidents to address issues online, which wasthe preferred method of 50 percent of surveyrespondents. The app also allows residents toreport problems with their name or anony-mously.

2. Get It Done allows residents to better trackprogress. The app makes it easier for residentsto find out what is happening with a city projectin their neighborhood. This system allows res-idents to check the status of projects in realtime and view information on their “favorite”issues throughout the city.

3. Get It Done increases efficiency for resi-dents and city workers. The app allows users toupload a picture which contains location datausing GPS. This allows the city to process infor-mation much faster because it links the user toCity crews. Similar to the way most privatebusinesses run, the app uses a Customer Rela-tionship Management (CRM) software systemthat directly links reports to a work order sys-tem. The systems connects all reports aboutthe same problem into one group and createsa single report so that every individual is noti-fied about the progress of an issue.

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Accion, a nonprofit microlen-der with a 21-year history in SanDiego, has received a $250,000investment from Pacific WesternBank. The funds provided byPacific Western Bank were dis-bursed to Accion in late 2015 andwere approved as a qualifiedinvestment by the CaliforniaOrganized Investment NetworkTax Credit Program from the Cal-ifornia Department of Insur-ance.

Accion will lend the investmentdollars, which were provided atzero percent interest over a five-year term, to underserved smallbusiness owners in Southern Cal-ifornia, increasing these businessowners’ access to capital.

“Our mission is to providebusinesses with access to capitaland the support they need to startor grow their businesses, servingas a true partner in enabling themto create powerful positive socialand economic change,” saidAccion CEO Elizabeth Schott.“These funds will be essential insupporting our clients thatwouldn’t otherwise be able to getthe much-needed funding fortheir business.”

Pacific Western also provideda $15,000 grant to Accion. Thefunds will help Accion deploy theinvestment dollars, directly tounderserved business ownersacross Southern California.

This fund has been used to helpborrowers like Lisa Carroll. Lisabegan working as an accountantnearly 20 years ago after receivingan accounting degree. She worked

for some time at a CPA firm, butdecided to start her own businessin 2001 to allow for a flexibleschedule to care for her son. Lisastarted Number Crunching Inc.,a home-based bookkeeping busi-ness providing accounting ser-vices other small business. Cur-rently, Lisa has about 50 clients,and demand is continuing togrow.

In order to serve more clients,Lisa was in need of equipmentupgrades for increased storagecapacity and online security tohandle sensitive client informa-tion. Accion was able to approveLisa for a $10,000 loan for equip-ment upgrades to grow her clien-tele base.

“I was able to receive the capitalI needed to take my business tothe next level,” said Lisa. “Thanksto Accion I was able to hire twosubcontractors, so that I can ser-vice more clients and grow therevenue for my business.”

The tax credit program pro-vides tax credits to investors andhelps CDFIs raise funds for pro-jects that create social and envi-ronmental benefit in California.Without the program, many ofthese community developmentprojects would not be funded.

Each year the Department ofInsurance may award up to $10million in tax credits to support$50 million in capital from insur-ance companies and otherinvestors for community devel-opment. Investors earn a tax cred-it worth 20 percent of their invest-ment.

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Small Business Trends recently con-ducted a study of the U.S. CensusBureau’s Survey of Business Ownersto discover the types of business own-ers drawn to various US cities.

With 33,386 small businesses, SanDiego ranked No. 7 on the list of topcities for small business entrepreneurs.

Certain cities in the United Statesare more popular with small businessentrepreneurs than others — and hereat Small Business Trends we set outto identify them. And as we identifiedthem we uncovered numerous pos-sible reasons why these are the topcities for small business entrepreneurs.

Some cities offer business friendly

tax structures or other incentives.Some cities, due to their large pop-

ulation centers, have access to largerpools of customers and employees.Some cities have greater networkingresources leading to greater potentialbusiness opportunities. Other citieshave significant numbers of incuba-tors and accelerators making themgreat cities to launch a startup.

Then there are cities that have aplethora of amenities, entertainment,cultural and lifestyle attractions. Andstill others do a great job meeting theneeds of small business entrepreneursthrough business support services andinfrastructure.

San DiegoWith 33,386 small businesses, the

eighth most populous city ranks sev-enth on our list of top cities for smallbusiness entrepreneurs. San Diegodraws in entrepreneurs from a varietyof industries, including aerospace,maritime, cybersecurity and manu-facturing.

Some of the city’s small businessamenities include research, advocacyand similar support programs. It alsooffers programs to help small busi-nesses get funding through loans andbonds.

Elizabeth Schott, CEO of Accion.

San Diego Ranked 7th on List Of TopCities for Small Business

Financing PartnersAccion and Pacific Western Bankcollaborate to help small businessowners get access to financing


While Mission Hills is home to anabundance of historic homes in a vari-ety of styles like Craftsman and Mis-sion Revival, the neighborhood canalso boast of homes like the CleaHouse.

Designed, engineered and built byboutique San Diego firm NakhshabDevelopment & Design, the new LEEDGold-certified Clea House, althoughjust minutes from Downtown SanDiego, is set on a serene Mission Hillscanyon slope. This mid-century mod-ern-inspired single-family home com-plements its surroundings and pre-serves the property’s existing terrainwith a seamless cantilever design. Ele-gantly perched on a three-story accesscolumn that encases an elevator, a stair-way and one “bonus” room per floor,the nearly 4,000 square-foot CleaHouse functions primarily as a single-level residence with large, open spacesthat beautifully blend the indoors withthe outdoors.

Architect and NDD principal SoheilNakhshab defied the challenge of theproperty’s steep lot by rising above itwith the use of innovative engineeringand architecture that he says enable thehouse to appear to “float over theslope.” The home’s unique concretestructure, simple lines and minimalistapproach all lend to its distinctivemodern aesthetic.

Upon entering the home, residentshave the choice of ascending the stair-way, taking the elevator to the mainfloor or stopping at any of three mul-tiple-use “bonus rooms,” each completewith full bath and shower. This stackof rooms adds to the versatile appealof Clea House while underscoring itsability to serve a multi-generationalfamily and provide residents the abilityto age-in-place. The bonus rooms canfunction as a variety of auxiliary spacessuch as a home office accessible toclients without having to enter themain living area, yoga studio, hometheater, music room or extra bed-rooms.

An elevator allows direct-access tothe home’s primary living areas, creat-ing greater accessibility to its elderlyresidents. The main floor offers anabundance of light and space andincludes a large entertaining room forboth family and guests, and is a focalpoint for panoramic views out a frontwall of windows that spans almost theentire length of the home. Sleek teakcabinetry surrounds a seven-foot longcustom metal crafted fireplace provid-ing generous storage and addedwarmth to the living room. The samecabinetry is employed in the adjoiningkitchen and cleverly implemented toconceal most of the appliances, creatingcontinuity between the two spaces andadding to the home's minimalist aes-thetic. A massive Carrara marble islandprovides a large workspace and an ele-gant and inviting bridge between the

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kitchen, living room and dining room.The backside of Clea House spills

out onto a large patio nestled into thehillside through another glass wall, thistime a 20-foot wide Fleetwood slidingglass door that tucks away into thewalls when open. Stairs from the patiolead up to a large rooftop deck onwhich residents enjoy the beautiful SanDiego climate and peaceful canyon set-ting. An array of 25 discreet solar pan-els are cleverly integrated into therooftop design to provide an annual11,200 kWh of power. “We receivemore solar credits than we use so ourelectric bill is non-existent,” says Soheil.Below, a rooftop garden on the garageprovides added visual interest and con-tinues the natural landscape of thecanyon through the property.

The second half of the main floor iscomposed of three one-bedroom suitessituated around a separate and moreintimate gathering room. As elsewherein Clea House, the details impress: flushdoors with hidden frames, elegant fix-tures and finishes, and bathrooms withmotion sensors to light middle-nightvisits. Instead of bathtubs, Nakhshabdecided to build oversized showers, andthe one in the master bath features animpressive 10-foot wide enclosure thatincludes his and her dual showers onboth sides.

In line with the NDD's green designphilosophy, sustainable measures areused throughout the home to the stan-dard of LEED Gold including droughttolerant landscaping, nontoxic pestcontrol, water efficient fixtures and fit-tings, high efficiency LED lighting,Energy Star appliances, solar PV, andenvironmentally preferable products.This NDD signature home offers theminimalist but luxurious and sustain-able design for which the firm's teamis famous.

The Clea House is at 540 OtsegoDrive.

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July 20Help Celebrate Jeff Bloom’s 50thOn July 20, guitarist Jeff Bloom celebrates his 50th birthday with aspecial free, all ages performance at the Ocean Beach Farmer’s Market.Bloom has been a mainstay of the area’s clubs since the early 1980s,playing with a succession of popular band’s including Army of Love,The Spider Monkeys and most recently, Stone Horse. For this showBloom will call upon his many musical friends to sit in, with award-winning guitarist/sitar player Greg Vaughn among those confirmedat press time. Mixing a set of originals with rock and reggae classics,Bloom’s birthday celebration offers up something for just about everymusical taste in the terrific beachside setting of OB.www.oceanbeachsandiego.com/attractions/annual-events/farm-ers-market-wednesdays

August 13It’s Bassist Juan Croucier’s TurnOnly one San Diego band was ever featured on TV’s legendarytell-all show “Behind The Music” — Ratt. Various members havetoured with their versions of the band since its initial split in theearly ’90s, and on Aug. 13 at Brick by Brick, it’s bassist JuanCroucier’s turn. Though Croucier was only a backup singer duringthe band’s 1981-1991 arena-filling heyday, here he sings lead,turning in credible versions of all the hits, including “Round andRound” and “Lay It Down.” While there won’t be much new inthe set, die-hard fans will enjoy a chance to hear these songs onemore time from an original source. www.brickbybrick.com

July — August Trumpeter Gilbert Castellanos on TapThe Wednesday Jazz Jams at Panama 66 have been moved indoorsfor the summer. The Young Lions Jazz Series, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.will continue on the patio, but the jam, hosted by trumpeter GilbertCastellanos, will now instead take place in the 300-capacity San DiegoMuseum of Art’s Copley Auditorium, from 8:30 to 11:30 p.m. Foodand beverages will be available, with the performances a must for anyfan of jazz. A rotating cast of world- class musicians takes part eachweek, but Castellanos alone would be worth the trip to Balboa Park. www.panama66.blogspot.com

August 10Benefit Concert for Guitarist Michael FortunaSan Diego’s musicians are always among the first to pitch in wheneverneeded, so it’s only natural that when one of their own is in need, amultitude of the area’s best will gather for a benefit concert. Such willbe the case on Aug. 10 at the Music Box when many of the country’stop tribute bands gather to raise money for guitarist Michael Fortuna,who was injured in a traffic accident last month. Fortuna, best knownas frontman for the Radiohead tribute act Karma Police and guitaristin Oasis tribute Foasis, has racked up extensive medical bills in hisrecovery, but hopefully this concert, featuring Strange Love (DepecheMode), The Cured (The Cure), Light My Fire (The Doors) and morewill help defray expenses. This is a wonderful opportunity to do agood deed and take in a great night of music at the same time. www.musicboxsd.com

July 29Popular Kneehighs Keep the Albums ComingRock influenced hip hoppers The Kneehighs host a CD release showfor their latest album, “We Put The Fun In Dysfunction,” at the Cas-bah on July 29. The bar was set high by their previous effort, “Riseand Shine,” which took home the 2007 San Diego Music Award for“Best Hip Hop Album.” But “WPTFID” is another winner, full ofgreat hard groove-edged tracks such as “I Swear I’m Never DrinkingAgain” and soul tinged “Future Speak.” Both are standouts amid thedozen tracks here —clear indicators of why, after more than a decadeperforming in the area, the Kneehighs remain one of San Diego’smost popular bands. www.casbahmusic.com

August 14A Rare Appearance by Rhett MillerFormer Old 97’s frontman Rhett Miller performs at the Soda Baron Aug. 14. One of the most respected singer-songwriters of thepast 20 years, Miller normally plays much bigger venues than this,making it a mandatory show for any of his legion of fans. His mostrecent album, “The Traveler,” continues Miller’s fine tradition ofAmericana, but whatever he ends up playing at this intimate concertwill thrill anyone lucky enough to be in attendance.www.sodabarmusic.com

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The Senior Resource Center at Sharp Memorial Hospital offers free health education and screening programs for seniors and their families each month. The Senior Resource Center also provides free information and assistance for health information and community resources, call 858-939-4790. For information on additional

programs, call 1-800-827-4277 or visit our web site at www.sharp.com.RESOURCES AND TOOLS FOR THE FAMILY CAREGIVERFamily caregivers can learn about health and community resources, placement options, support groups and more from Andrea Holmberg, Program Coordinator of the Sharp Senior Resource Center. We will discuss emotional issues people face when caring for a loved one and coping techniques that can help relieve stress. Monday, August 1, 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at Sharp Health Plan, 8520 Tech Way, San Diego. Registration required. Call 1-800-827-4277 or register online at www.sharp.comHOW TO MAINTAIN A HEALTHY VOICE Learn how to normal voice is produced and how the voice can change with aging and stress. We’ll show you how to maintain a healthy voice and how to use your most effective voice. Presented by Kathleen Catterall, Manager Speech Therapy and Deborah Governski, Speech Therapist, Sharp Rehabilitation Services on Tuesday, August 9, 1 to 2 p.m. at the Peninsula Family YMCA, 4390 Valeta St., San DiegoRegistration required. Call 1-800-827-4277 or register online at www.sharp.comUNDERSTANDING HOSPICE AND PALLIATIVE CAREUnderstand the differences and similarities between palliative care and hospice care and when is the right time to utilize each service. Learn how palliative care reduces hospitalizations and improves quality of life for people with chronic illness. Explore the benefits and services hospice offers and can provide at end of life. Presented by Monica Esquer, Sharp HospiceCare on Thursday, August 11, 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. at All Souls Episcopal Church, 1475 Catalina Blvd. San Diego. Registration required. Call 1-800-827-4277 or register online at www.sharp.comGOOD START WORKSHOP FOR PARKINSON’SThe Parkinson’s Association of San Diego presents this workshop for those newly diagnosed with Parkinson’s and their caregivers. Topics include: symptoms, potential causes, medication management, exercise, nutrition and fall prevention. Thursday, August 25, 10 to 12 p.m. at the Point Loma/ Hervey Branch Library, 3701 Voltaire St., San Diego. Registration required. Call 1-800-827-4277 or register online at www.sharp.comHICAP INSURANCE COUNSELINGReceive free information about Medicare, HMO’s supplement insurance or long-term care insurance from trained volunteer counselors of HICAP (Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy Program). Wednesday, August 3, Wednesday, August 10 or Wednesday, August 24, 9 a.m. to 12 at the Sharp Senior Health Center, 4320 Genesee Ave. #104, San Diego. Appointment required. Call HICAP at 1-800-434-0222 or 858-565-8772.FREE BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENINGSharp Senior Resource Center’s Registered Nurse offers free blood pressure checks. No appointments necessary. Public is welcome. Peninsula Family YMCA, 4390 Valeta St, San Diego, Tuesday, August 2, 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. War Memorial Building, 3325 Zoo Dr., San Diego, Monday, August 8, 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.SENIOR RESOURCE CENTER INFORMATION & REFERRALThe Sharp Memorial Senior Resource Center staff is trained to help seniors and their families connect with other services. Do you need a Vial of Life? Do you need an Advance Directive for Health Care form? Do you need information on caregiving, exercise or health? Call the Senior Resource Center at 858-939-4790.

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Coming to theatres this Friday from direc-tor/writer Ben Falcone, Melissa McCarthy andSteve Mallory along with Universal Pictures arethe rules of knowing who is THE BOSS.

Life hasn't always been easy for Michelle Dar-nell (Melissa McCarthy). Being turned awayfrom families, she made it clear early on thatshe was going to become something all on herown. Becoming the 7th richest person in theworld, she has no problem telling people whatshe thinks or feels.

Especially to her assistant Claire (KristenBell) treating her roughly and not really caringabout her life. What Michelle doesn't realize isthat watching her from afar is Renault (PeterDinklage), a former lover and co-worker whois still holding a 25-year old grudge. In an actof revenge, Renault calls the authorities toreport Michelle for insider trading.

Sentenced to time in prison, Michelle bidesher time. Claire finds a new job working withMike (Tyler Labine) who has a tad bit of a crushon Claire. Keeping herself busy raising daughterRachel (Ella Anderson), she is surprised tocome home from work to find Michelle on herdoorstep. Knowing there is no place for her togo since her assets had been seized; Claire agreesto let her stay until for a while.

Asking Michelle to take Rachel to her Dan-delion meeting, Michelle comes up with a wildidea and a way to make money again. UsingClaire's brownie recipe she creates her owntroop of girls and sells the brownies!

The problem is Michelle still has to deal withRenault who wants to steal what's hers, dealingwith feelings of family and keeping crazy Dan-delion Mom Helen (Annie Mumolo) - what'sa bossy ginger to do?

McCarthy as Michelle is a sharply dressedrich lady with a bad attitude about life and fam-ily. Thinking only of herself it is inevitable thatlooking down (sorry Peter) on someone willcatch up. McCarthy is just brilliant in this rolegiving straight forward comedy that truly didhave everyone in the theatre laughing hysteri-cally and shooting an asner or two. Never eator drink during a McCarthy movie is what I'mbeginning to think. That being said there isn'tanything about this film and her role that I did-n't like.

Bell as Claire is a little less flamboyant butinstead doing the 'television-sweater-loose-bra-

wearing' single Mom who doesn't really putout an effort to better her situation - financiallyor romantically. It takes a crazy lady likeMichelle to point out her flaws. Bell gets achance to be a little more dowdy and down toearth as a brownie baking Mom.

Dinklage as Renault is a man on a missionof revenge. Feeling he is owed more than a sillyapology, the Samurai wanna-be is in destructmode. I love when Dinklage gets a chance toput in a little comedic time and

I have seen him do it well (check outKNIGHTS OF BADASSDOM if you don'tbelieve me!). Spending the last few years in seri-ous Tyrion Lannister mode - this had to havebeen fun for him.

Anderson as young Rachel is so adorable Ican't stand it. She takes to Michelle when mostpeople would run the other way. She is accept-ing of the craziness and wants the best for notonly her Mom but the lady who is makingthings difficult. Mumolo as Dandelion MomHelen is completely insane and the showdownwith Michelle is nothing short of Matrix action.

Labine as Mike is what most would considerthe average nice guy who really does have acrush on Claire. His "hitting" skills could use alittle work but then again the fact that he does-n't have those skills would make me take notice.There is a scene that Labine had me falling outof my chair and I want to thank him for beingsuch a good sport about it. Yes, you'll know itwhen you see it.

Other cast include: Cecily Strong as DanaDandridge, Mary Sohn as Jan Keller, Eva Peter-son as Chrystal, Timothy Simons as Stephan,Aleandra Newcomb as Mariana, Presley Coleyas Hannah, Kathy Bates as Ida Marquette andBen Falcone as Marty.

TUBS OF POPCORN: I give THE BOSSfour and a half tubs of popcorn out of five.This must be the year of jaw dropping andthoroughly hilarious inappropriate comedybecause I came home with my sides hurting. Ilove that McCarthy delivers her lines with dis-tain, snap, straight faced and a stare than cankill.

The audience couldn't contain themselvesand the laughter got very, very loud! Okay, Iwas part of that which makes it even more fun.From the start of the film to the very end Ialmost wanted the theatre to turn up the vol-ume of the film because there were very fewmoments where people weren't laughing and Ididn't want to miss anything!

I also loved that Falcone, McCarthy and Mal-lory had no problem bringing the male jokesin for the ladies to enjoy. Of course it madejaws completely drop (pun intended) and Iknew that that alone was cause for me to telleveryone to see it. Hey, it's time the guys got inon the jokes.

As much as I enjoy Bell as well, it is McCarthywho steals the entire show and I personallydon't have a problem with that in the slightest.She looks great too! I want to throw a shout-out to Kathy Bates who has a small role in thefilm. Yes Ms. Bates I think everything you havedone and continue to do is just frakken fantasticso thanks and it is great to see you outside of ahorror story.

So if you’re looking for a whammy of a goodlaugh then head out this weekend for THEBOSS...take lots of friends.

In the end - watch your assets!

BY JERI JACQUIN

THE BOSS Tests the Amount ofLaughter One Person Can Take

MOVIE MAVENS

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by Jeri JaCquin

Coming to theatres is a film for the child in us all as beloved writer Roald Dahl, director Steven Spielberg and DreamWorks

Pictures brings us THE BFG.Sophie (Ruby Barnhill) is a young girl

living in an orphanage. Wandering the halls when the other children are asleep, something outside in the night has caught her attention. Knowing better she can’t help but throw open the doors to see for herself.

In moments she is aware of a giant! Running back to bed she is scooped up and taken through the clouds to giant country. Coming face to face with the giant she demands to be taken home. Before that can happen Sophie must hide an even larger giant comes knocking.

That is when Sophie begins to ask questions and learns that BFG (Mark Rylance), her shortening of Big Friendly Giant is afraid of the larger giants Fleshlumpeater (Jermaine Clement) and Bloodbottler (Bill Hader). BFG tells Sophie that if the others catch her, it will be horrible for them all.

Trying to devise a plan, Sophie also takes time to get to know BFG only to discover that he is gentle and charming. Knowing she must help BFG rid himself of the large angry giants, Sophie calls on the Queen (Penelope Wilton) and her aide Mary (Rebecca Hall) to bring peace to both lands.

It takes one little girl and a Big Friendly Giant!

Barnhill as Sophie is so endearing and adorable. Seemingly unafraid really at the predicament she finds herself in, she does take a moment to vent her feelings about it all. Once she realizes the life that BFG is living and how special he truly is, it becomes her hearts desire to help her friend.

Rylance as the BFG is just brilliant. Having experienced his performance, there

is no one else, no one who could have given this character the heart and charm as Rylance has done. I love the quirkiness of BFG of course but it is listening to him talk in his own unique way that Rylance scores huge as the giant dream catcher.

Wilton as the Queen finally gets outside Downton Abbey and into the very crown itself. I have always enjoyed this actress and for a chance to jump at a big of comedy, Wilton does so with everything I would expect of her. Hall as Mary is the aide to the Queen and although the role small, she is charming.

Clement and Hader as the horrible giants are just that – horrible! Mean and spiteful, they take what they want and think nothing of it. Watching them get their comeuppance is more than a little satisfying.

TUBS OF POPCORN: I give THE BFG four tubs of popcorn out of five. First of all it is so lovely the relationship between Sophie and BFG. A lonely girl who doesn’t quite fit in at the orphanage and a giant who isn’t as giant as others who just wants to live a peaceful life.

The film is colorful, flowing, delightful and embraced by the audience who clearly grew up reading the Dahl story. The wording is completely amazing, creative and I have a feeling people will be repeating a few of them after the film. The relationship between the two main characters is beautiful and so well done that I actually would like to see the film again.

Spielberg has truly given visual and voice to a character that my children, now with children of their own, a thrill to see on the big screen. It is everything a family film should be. I awwwww’d, applauded, got a tad emotional and laughed myself silly all in the span of the story.

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IPA, Stout, Pilsner, Lager, hops, and bitter are just a few beer terms you will hear tossed around the local bars of San Diego. With San Diego County becoming such a hot bed for craft beer drinkers,

some people may be intimidated by such lingo. Brewmaster Ryan Brooks from Coronado Brewing Company has some tips on finding the ideal beer style for you.

For many of us, the first style of beer we drink is of the lighter variety including Bud Light, Miller Lite, Coors Light, and Mexican Lagers such as Corona, Pacifico, Tecate. These lighter beers were important to my pallet training. There is nothing wrong with a mass produced lighter beer. This is an important step for new beer drinkers in learning what styles your pallet prefers.

The next step for the new craft beer drinker would be to experiment with all-malt versions of Lagers such as: Kirin, Kona Longboard, and Full Sail Session. All of these beers come from 100% malted barley and skip out on the corn, rice or sugar adjuncts that make a beer lighter in flavor and cheaper. This will help you understand some of the different tastes that beer styles have.

One of the good things about craft beer is that you can buy the beer in single bottles, most likely in a 22-ounce bottle. Start off with a familiar style, lager,

pilsner, maybe even pale ale. Trying all the different styles of beer in a smaller portion will help you understand what your pallet can handle.

One of my favorite things to hear from a novice beer drinker is the brutal honesty of their tasting notes. I distinctly remember quotes of “it tastes like wet crackers” or “it smells like how a clear gummy bear tastes.” These are the best real tasting notes. Too many times beer drinkers get that wine snobbiness about them and use generic tasting words that are overused. I’m a fan of honest tasting.

You love it or you hate it. There is no right or wrong answer, if you taste it, that flavor is there for you. Over time you will be able to pick up subtleties that in the beginning get over looked due to a flavor overload from more malt than usual or an increased in bitterness, hop aroma. I encourage all beer drinkers to not always write off a style or brand because of a bad experience. Our pallets are always changing and what you hated at one point can become your new favorite. Take a chance and be open-minded. But most of all enjoy a beer.

There is no reason to be intimidated by craft beer. One of the great things about craft beer is that there are so many different styles to choose from; it’s almost impossible not to find one that you enjoy.

Finding The Right Craft Beer For You

A Crash Course in Beer Tasting with Coronado Brewing Company’s BREWMASTER, RYAN BROOKS

CLASSIC SAN DIEGO STYLE FISH TACO

A Local Favorite Beer Battered Fish Taco Recipe

1 12 0z of Easy Up 1 cup all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon minced capers2 tablespoons cornstarch 1/2 teaspoon oregano1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 tsp. ground cumin1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 tsp. dried dill weed1 egg 1 tsp. ground cayenne pep1 lb. cod fillets, cut into 2 to 3 oz portions1/2 cup plain yogurt 1 (12oz) pack corn tortillas1/2 cup mayo 1/2 cabbage, shredded1 lime, juiced1 jalapeno, minced

Directions:1. To make beer batter: In a large bowl, combine flour, cornstarch, baking powder, and salt. Blend egg and beer, then quickly stir into the flour mixture (don't worry about a few lumps).2. To make white sauce: In a medium bowl, mix together yogurt and mayonnaise. Gradually stir in fresh lime juice until consistency is slightly runny. Season with jalapeno, capers, oregano, cumin, dill, and cayenne.3. Heat oil in deep-fryer to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).4. Dust fish pieces lightly with flour. Dip into beer batter, and fry until crisp and golden brown. Drain on paper towels. Lightly fry tortillas; not too crisp. To serve, place fried fish in a tortilla, and top with shredded cabbage, and white sauce.

Check out allrecipes.com for more details

About Ryan Brooks: Ryan Brooks began home brewing in 2008 and quickly became involved in the local craft beer scene. His first brewing job came a year later when he started to work for Black Market Brewing in Temecula. Brooks’ next opportunity came at a brewery all the way around the world. In 2011, Malt Shovel Brewing in Sydney, Australia offered him a position to brew with them. After his year in Australia, Brooks returned to Black Market and earned the title of Head Brewer. Coronado Brewing came calling in 2012 and named Brooks their new Brewmaster, and he has brewing for them ever since. Recently, Brooks achieved one of the most prestigious awards in the brewing industry, World Beer Cup Champions for mid-sized brewery and Brewmaster for Coronado.

San Diego is becoming NorthAmerica’s bicycling capital, whereannual revenues from wholesale andretail sectors of the bicycling indus-try top $547 million, according to areport by San Diego Sport Innova-tors.

In the wholesale cycling and relat-ed manufacturing, there are cur-rently more than 50 companies withannual revenues of $97.4 million,according to the report. The retailsector — bikes and related cyclinggear — total $220 million per yeargenerated by 227 independent bicy-cle dealers, with those IBDs employ-ing an estimated 1,226 workers.Other bike-related retail activitytotals $230 million with $56 millionin retail salaries and wages.

The report also focused on SanDiego’s Cycling Consumer. One-third of San Diego County residentsor 1.1 million people currently par-ticipate in cycling. That’s a cyclingpopulation that exceeds the entirepopulation of top cycling cities likeAustin, Texas (885,400), Portland,Ore. (609,500) and Boulder, Colo.(102,200). Additionally, 37 percentof San Diego cyclists or 470,000identify themselves as“frequent/avid” cyclists; San Diegocyclists are 29 percent more likelyto purchase a new bike in the nextyear than U.S. cyclists overall; andSan Diego has experienced an 84percent increase in the number ofbicycle commuters since 2000.

The report pointed to San Diegodemographics that support bothcycling participation and industrygrowth. San Diego’s median house-hold and per capita income is$63,996 and $31,043, respectively,versus the U.S. totals of $53,482 and$28,555. An important statistic tocycling growth is that San Diego’s18-34 age group totals 27.4 percentof the population or No. 1 in thecountry.

San Diego continues to be a pio-neering leader nationally with anemphasis on high-performance fit-ness; leading engineering of highperformance machines; the birth-place and hotbed of Triathlon train-ing; and a political will to get thepopulation out of cars and ontobicycles, the report states. As of2015, it said, San Diego County hasapproximately 1,340 miles of bike-way facilities, with the city of SanDiego planning to more than dou-ble that number by 2030.


San Diego Becoming North America’s Bicycling Capital Report by San Diego Sport Innovators


The San Diego Automotive Muse-um announces the opening of itsnew exhibit — “Star Cars....As Seenon TV!”

The exhibit features cars frommovies and TV and will runthrough Oct. 2.

The exhibit illustrates the impactcars have had on film and televisionover the years.

Featured vehicles include: 1958

Plymouth Fury (“Christine”), 1950Studebaker (“Batman Forever”),1979 Checker Cab (“Catch Me ifYou Can”), 1972 Honda 600(“Almost Famous”), 1975 GrandTorino (“Starsky & Hutch”), 1964Scooby Doo Mystery Machine, 1947Ford Police Car (“The Magestic”),1950 Mark V Jaguar (“New YorkHeartbeat”), 1970 Volkswagen(“Herbie the Love Bug”), 1991 Pon-

tiac Firebird (“Knight Rider”), 2001Honda S200 (“2 Fast 2 Furious”),1966 Ford Thunderbird (“Thelma& Louise”), 1978 Subaru (“TheConjuring”) and a 1966 CrownImperial (“The Green Hornet”).

The exhibit also features a 1976Harley Davidson owned and riddenby Evel Knievel. Memorabilia fromthe films and TV shows enhance theexhibit offerings.

The museum will hold a film fes-tival to celebrate the cars. “Thelmaand Louise” will air on Friday, July29. “Almost Famous” will air on Fri-day, Aug. 5, and “Christine” roundsout the series on Aug. 12. Admissionis just $5 per film or the entire seriesis available for just $12. Call (619)398-0301 for details and tickets.These films are rated R, so no chil-dren.

Regular hours are 10 a.m. to 5p.m. Admission prices are: $9 foradults, $6 for seniors (65 and over),$5 students with ID, $4 children ages

6 – 15. Children under the age of6 are admitted free of charge. Themuseum is free to all San DiegoCounty residents and military with

ID on the 4th Tuesday of eachmonth.

San Diego Automotive Museum Puts Cars from TV Shows in New Exhibit

The evil car from ‘Christine.’ Car featured in ‘2 Fast 2 Furious.’

Car from ‘Batman Forever.’

From ‘Herbie the Love Bug.’


MOPA Acquires Local Collection of Australian Photography

The Museum of PhotographicArts has established the Peter andOlivia Farrell Collection of Aus-tralian Photography in its perma-nent collection with the acquisi-tion of 24 photographs and 100photo books.

The acquisition is part of a larg-er initiative to expand MOPA’spermanent collection to includePacific Rim artists and elevateAustralian photography to awider global audience while sup-porting photographers from thatregion.

“This is an ambitious endeavor

to better share the wonders ofAustralian photography with thepublic,” MOPA Executive DirectorDeborah Klochko said. “We’re notlooking to re-create or redefine it.We want to showcase it, whilelearning more about the phenom-enal work being done.”

Sydney photography collectorand dealer Josef Lebovic donatedthe photo books and supportedPeter and Olivia Farrell in theirdecision to gift their representa-tive collection of Australian pho-tography to MOPA. In addition,the donation will establish an

acquisition fund for the ongoingpurchase of contemporary Aus-tralian photography.

“As residents of San Diego,Olivia and I are delighted to beable to provide such excellentexamples of both past and con-temporary Australian photogra-phy,” Peter Farrell said. “We aresure MOPA visitors will delightin this collection.”

A range of artists are represent-ed in the collection from early20th century icons, such as MaxDupain, David Moore and OliveCotton, to more recent work of

internationally known photogra-phers like Tracey Moffat and BillHenson. Henson’s photographUntitled #20 (LMO SH177 N2A)is the first piece from the newacquisition to be included in anexhibition at MOPA. “DefyingDarkness: Photography at Night”is on display through Oct. 2.

The upcoming 2018 exhibitionand accompanying photo bookwill be one of the major projectsMerry Foresta will undertake asMOPA’s first curator-at-large.

Foresta said she is interested inwhat kind of voice this work adds

to a global conversation aboutcontemporary photography.

“Historically, institutions inAustralia have energetically creat-ed a context for the understand-ing and appreciation of photog-raphy,” Foresta said. “We will havean opportunity to see the broadrange of work offered by Aus-tralian artists. With its strongemphasis on engagement withnew artists and audiences, MOPAoffers an opportunity to experi-ence new art and big ideas.”

‘Untitled #20 by Bill Henson. ( Courtesy MOPA)


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Take a stroll in the famous Polan-co neighborhood of Mexico Cityand visit Museo Jumex, whichhouses the largest private contem-porary art collection in Latin Amer-ica.

Opened in 2013 and designed byrenowned British architectSir David Chipperfield, the muse-um presents thought-provokingcontemporary art shows as well asacclaimed international travelingexhibitions.

In addition to a rigorous visualarts program, Museo Jumex hasbecome a key figure for the researchand reflection of contemporary artin Mexico, hosting public and edu-cational programs including differ-ent types of reading workshops,interactive events and other activi-ties.

If you can make it there bySeptember you’ll see Peter Fischliand David Weiss’s renowned exhi-bition, “How to Work Better,” whichopened this June, bringing togethermore than 200 of their artists’ col-laborative sculptures, videos, pho-tographs and installations.

It follows the innovative and awe-inspiring exhibition, “The NaturalOrder of Things,” which incorpo-rated more than 100 works fromColección Jumex and served as aframework to present Chief CuratorJulieta Gonzalez’s vision for themuseum.

Her curatorial approach identi-fies culture, the built environment,information and technology, andthe relationship between art andlife, as key fields of agency in con-temporary art. Gonzalez has been

a curator for museums across theworld, including New York City,London and other parts of LatinAmerica.

Later this year the highly antici-pated exhibition of Canadian col-lective General Idea will open, pre-senting mixed medium works fromOctober 2016 through February2017.

When you’ve gotten your art fixfor the day, be sure to stop at themuseum’s bookstore housing one-of-a-kind publications and take abreak at the café with a fresh cupof espresso.

Then you will find yourself in thebeloved district of Polanco, whereyou can enjoy the cultural diversityand abundance of high-end storesand top-rated restaurants.

A Day of Arts and Leisure in Mexico CityContemporary art showcased in Museo Jumex

The museum presents thought-provoking contemporary art shows. (Photo by Moritz Bernoully)

Museo Jumex, designed by renowned British architect Sir David Chipperfield,opened in 2013.

An evening vies of Museo Jumex.One of the exhibits at Mexico City’s Museo Jumex. (Photo by Moritz Bernoully)


Globally Inspired Red Card Café to Open in San Diego in August 2016Restaurant to offer a sophisticated spin on street food and other fare from around the world

Red Card Café, a future San Diego eatery with an overarching concept of global cuisine served in a sophisticated yet approachable manner, will open this August 2016 in Clairemont along the

north end of Morena Boulevard. Given its focus on popular

dishes from around the globe, Red Card Café fittingly pulls

its name from the game of soccer, considered “the world’s

game” and a personal interest of owner Caroline Sternberg,

who grew up in Europe and is now a resident of Bay Ho.

Chef Drew Lopez will lead the kitchen in creating Red

Card Café’s lunch, dinner, weekend brunch and street

food menus. Lopez’ prior roles include Sous Chef at Brian

Malarkey’s Green Acre in University City and the former

Delicias in Rancho Santa Fe, as well as Executive Sous Chef

of Sausage and Meat and Executive Chef of Lei Lounge,

both in University Heights.

Red Card Café’s menu will invite guests to explore the

flavors of the world through menus featuring a range of

starters and entrees, as well as an extensive “Street Food”

section comprised of more than a dozen small plates from

around the world – from empanadas to poutine to pierogi.

Local craft beers and artisan wines will round out the

experience.

“My role as Chef de Cuisine of Red Card Café is the

perfect opportunity to express my interpretation of the

world’s fare in a comfortable atmosphere,” said Chef Drew

Lopez. “I am happiest when creating meals comprised of

quality ingredients from California’s farms and coastline,

and I find reward in the joy each guest will experience

when dining with our family. I’m grateful to be able to

serve San Diego and hope that each person feels welcome

upon entering Red Card Café.”

Sternberg plans to open up the cafe’s interior through

the removal of a portion of wall between the building’s

two large dining rooms, creating a more fluid space with

booths and tables, a bar and communal table, and toward

the back corner of the café a more intimate lounge area

with couches. The mainly black and white interior will

feature accents of red and subtly placed televisions, while

just outside guests will be able to dine on a large patio.

“Red Card Café has been a longtime dream, and we are

excited to be able to bring this concept not only to San

Diego, but to our own neighborhood,” said owner Caroline

Sternberg. “We envision Red Card Café being a gathering

place or melting pot of sorts. We have created a concept

and menu that reaches beyond the typical boundaries of

casual dining to exhibit an array of cultures.”

Red Card Café will be open daily. The restaurant will

serve lunch and dinner Monday through Friday, and

brunch and dinner on Saturdays and Sundays.

About Red Card CaféRed Card Café is a family-owned and operated restaurant serving the world’s most popular street foods alongside a blend of thoughtful, modern fare from the United States to the far reaches of the globe – from duck poutine and potato pierogi to Peruvian salchipapas and Argentine empanadas. Its extended dining room features booths, tables and communal dining while blending into a bar and lounge area as well as a large outdoor patio. Private and semi-private dining options are available. Red Card Café is located at 4140 Morena Boulevard, San Diego, CA 92117 and online at www.redcardcafe.com.


Hidden in Plain SightVintage and antique treasures fill the J.A. Cooley Museum

by Jennifer Coburn

If you ask people to name the most poignant detail from the movie “Titanic,” most will say it is the moment Kate Winslet’s character, Rose, in a

moment of passion, places her hand onto the fogged window of the backseat of an automobile parked in the ship’s storage room. It is when Rose and her new love, Jack, consummate their relationship, hours before the ill-fated ship sinks and their lives change forever.

But before that 1912 Renault was driven onto the set of “Titanic,” it belonged to the J.A. Cooley Museum. Founder James Cooley knew he would miss this special car when he sold it to the producers of “Titanic,” but it wasn’t his only classic car. Not by a longshot. He also owned another 28 vintage cars, 22 of which are more than 100 years old. The collection, housed at the J.A. Cooley Museum in University Heights, was named

the best display of 100-year-old cars in the United States by The Smithsonian Institute.

The vintage automobiles share space at the J.A. Cooley Museum with an artfully cluttered collection of antique model trains, cameras, clocks, toys, typewriters, phonographs, and bric-a-brac. Founder James Cooley has been a collector for 73 years, and has been on Park Boulevard since 1943 (at his current location at 4233 Park Boulevard for 19 years). Half of the building is a retail store called Frank the Train Man, named for Cooley’s late partner and friend, who was an avid train collector.

Cooley became interested in collecting during the World War ll scrap drive, when the United States government was rounding up scrap metal for the war effort. Young Cooley found plenty of junk metal, but also stumbled upon some beautiful automobiles that intrigued him. After his first rescue, he became hooked, and has since built a

successful career and business collecting automobiles and memorabilia. “I started collecting (cars) so they’d be around so everyone could enjoy them,” he says, resting in his chair by the window at the storefront museum.

Cooley was not born with an antique spoon in his mouth. In fact, he came from very humble beginnings. But through his passion, Cooley has built a career that supported his 13 children. Carmen, who is a local residential Realtor, explains that she and her two sisters are the children of James and their mother Carmen, who helps runs the museum. Another 10 children come from five previous marriages. “My father collected wives like he did antiques,” she says with a laugh.

If one wants to join the Cooley family, he or she must love cars. When Carmen was dating the man who is now her husband,

James suggested taking him out on a ride in a 1903 Oldsmobile. Unfortunately, it broke down at the bottom of the hill. “My father told him to start pushing the car with him in it, and he did,” she recalls. “We joke that it was a family initiation ritual because they work on cars together. When they got home that day, Dad said this guy was a keeper.”

The J.A. Cooley Museum is a destination stop for many tourist groups, and has been recognized by numerous international organizations, but most San Diegans have never heard of this local treasure trove. It is truly a must-see.

Though many of the treasures aboard the Titanic did not survive, James Cooley has amassed an impressive collection that allows visitors to his museum to revisit the past and experience automotive history.

The J.A. Cooley Museum is at 4233 Park Blvd.

Founder James Cooley


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