• Art,  San Diego

    La Jolla Art & Wine Festiva – Live, hands-on art activities for all ages!

    The La Jolla Art & Wine Festival (LJAWF) will be returning to downtown La Jolla on Saturday, October 7, and Sunday, October 8, 2023, showcasing prestigious art, regional and international wines, craft beer and spirits, and family-friendly fun!

    Featuring more than 160 artists from across the U.S. and Mexico, their exquisite creations come in a variety of mediums including painting, sculpture, jewelry design, fine glass, ceramics, woodwork, mixed media, and photography.

    This Festival is not just for the art connoisseur; The La Jolla Art & Wine Festival is also a destination where vino enthusiasts and craft beer lovers unite. The iconic wine and beer garden highlights over 35 international wineries, local craft breweries, and craft distilleries. Along with a two-day silent auction, 15 pet adoption stations and an all-star line-up of live entertainment and music, there is something for everyone.

    MISSION: The La Jolla Art & Wine Festival Foundation is a non-profit organization. Its mission is to bring needed funds to La Jolla’s public schools, art to the community and promote La Jolla and its merchants strengthening the vibrant community of La Jolla. All donations to the La Jolla Art & Wine Festival are tax-deductible.

    All profits raised benefit underfunded programs such as art, music, science, physical education, technology and on-site medical care at all La Jolla public schools. Since its inception, the La Jolla Art & Wine Festival has donated more than $1,000,000 to these schools for the educational benefit of more than 4,000 children.

    Beyond attracting wine and art aficionados, La Jolla Art & Wine Festival beckons those who seek to awaken their inner artist through immersive, hands-on experiences. They are thrilled to announce the return of the Geppetto’s Family Art Center on Wall Street. This vibrant hub is brimming with an array of free, engaging activities designed to captivate both the youthful and the young-at-heart. Whether you’re a seasoned enthusiast or just discovering your artistic side, there’s a boundless realm of inspiration waiting for you. The Geppetto’s Family Art Center is again partnering with two local San Diego companies to bring fun and creativity to the weekend! The Geppetto’s Family Art Center.

    Artist Lulu Yueming Qu is going to paint live pet portrait during the two day festival event.

    Explore the stunning array of offerings at LJAWF23.givesmart.com and embark on a bidding journey featuring over 170 remarkable items, including awe-inspiring art generously contributed by festival artists. Imagine placing your bids on a private in home wine tasting from Wine Guy & Wine Gal or vying for a luxurious seven-night stay for two at Rancho La Puerta Wellness Resort & Spa. The possibilities are endless!

    Bid with ease and convenience, utilizing your cell phone or computer for seamless electronic bidding. No matter where you are, the auction is at your fingertips, open for bids at any time until the closing moments. Stay in the know with real-time updates if you find yourself outbid. This is your opportunity to secure exceptional treasures and experiences, all while supporting the vibrant La Jolla community.

    DIRECTIONS

    The La Jolla Art & Wine Festival takes place on Girard Avenue in La Jolla, California.

    From 5 North

    • Exit La Jolla Parkway

    • Follow La Jolla Parkway down the hill

    • Continue straight as La Jolla Parkway changes name to Torrey Pines Road

    • Continue on Torrey Pines Road until it dead-ends at Girard Ave and the Vons Shopping Center

    • The festival will be to your right on Girard Avenue

    From 5 South

    • Exit La Jolla Village Drive

    • Right on La Jolla Village Drive (headed West towards the ocean)

    • Left on Torrey Pines Road

    • Veer right to stay on Torrey Pines Road when you get to the bottom of the hill

    • Continue on Torrey Pines Road until it dead-ends at Girard Ave and the Vons Shopping Center

    • The festival will be to your right on Girard Avenue

    PARKING

    There’s ample street parking, as well as paid parking facilities, available throughout La Jolla.

    • Access this link to take advantage of the plentiful and inexpensive (starting as low as $4.95 ALL DAY) off-street parking lots and garages located just steps away from La Jolla Art & Wine Festival.

    • Additional, paid parking options are available here for pre-booking.

     

  • Gift Guide,  New York,  San Diego

    Going full Christmas with glitterbeard and beard ornaments from Beardaments

    If you’re looking for a place to season up your Christmas style with beard lights, beard ornaments, beard glitter kits, and fun women’s hair lights you have found the place. As Seen on Shark Tank, Beardaments is the best place to find your Christmas beard decorations.  Feeling fancy? Get some beard glitter! Want to light up the night? Check out Beardaments fun Christmas beard light up ornaments. Women, don’t let the men have all the fun. Beardaments now has fun Christmas hair lights and light-up holiday earrings.

    A viral sensation, Beardaments are the next must-have holiday accessories to add to your wish list this year. Whether donning the clip-on beard ornaments and lights yourself or giving them to family, friends, or coworkers, you’ll light up the party and ensure a joyful spirit is plentiful this season. Give facial hair an added holiday spirit by using its glitter kit to sprinkle on holiday colors of gold, silver, red, and green along with the baubles. You’ll look dashing while giving Santa a run for his money! Better yet, give your resident Santa a few to wear! The fun doesn’t stop there. Women can enjoy the bling with the brand’s hairlights and light-up earrings. Relax with a warm, calming glow from your beard or hair on all holiday occasions. Talk about a conversation starter!

    Time to take the holidays to the next level! Peanut butter and jelly almost goes together as well as beards and Beardaments. So this year give your face foliage the gift of festiveness, it is sure to be the talk of the Christmas party.

    With Christmas beard lights, beard ornaments, glitter kits, women’s hair lights and more; Beardaments is the original, one-stop shop for beard decorations and beard lights! Beardaments high quality beard accessories are sure to be the biggest hit for your holiday office party, ugly sweater party, secret Santa present or your fun Christmas photos.

    Jason McOmber, founder of Beardaments, with his son Cooper and dad Mike (Santa) went into the Shark Tank and survived! Beardaments has been on a mission to leave no beard un-decorated for the holidays.

    Beardaments has already decorated 100,000 beards worldwide and counting! Shop among the light-up ornaments, beard glitter kits and other beard-related accessories to find your perfect holiday style. Beardaments‘ unique products have received viral attention worldwide, and have been viewed online by millions. Let Beardaments help YOU Season Up Your Beard for the holidays!

  • San Diego

    Rhino Rush Energy: The Fuel to Power Through Your Day

    In today’s fast-paced world, where demands on our time and energy seem never-ending, finding an effective way to boost your vitality and keep your energy levels high is essential. Rhino Rush Energy, a popular energy supplement, has emerged as a reliable source of power for people looking to enhance their performance and stay energized throughout the day. Let’s delve into what makes Rhino Rush Energy a go-to choice for those seeking a natural and sustained energy boost.

    GET FOCUSED:
    When it comes to convenience, efficiency, and value, Rhino Rush Energy Shots are the way to go. If an individual seeks out energy supplementation, they are seeking the perfect blend of metabolism-igniting power and extremely potent energy boosts.

    BE ALERT:
    Rhino Rush energy shots are made from 250 mg of caffeine, agmatine is known to lift moods, choline is known to clear your head and electrolytes making the ingredients absorb quickly. Easy portable energy shot can travel with you when needing that extra push to make it through your day.

    BE PRODUCTIVE:
    Rhino Rush is all natural with no synthetic ingredients, so you know exactly what you’re drinking. These energy shots are unique blend of caffeine, and other ingredients to give an individual unstoppable, long lasting energy and support for the body.

    SMOOTH RIDE:
    Rhino Rush energy products are very different in the fact that they are natural herbal blends that last much longer. Caffeine of course is a natural stimulant that will increase alertness and heart rate and helping the body burn more calories while at rest.

    NEW RHINO RUSH:
    Understanding how our NEW ingredients work, and when combining them all in order to maximize energy, health, and performance, the makers of Rhino Rush Energy shots have done something that their counterparts have only dreamed of. They have created a convenient, healthy, and extremely effective energy shot that consumers are raving over!

    In a world where sustained energy and mental alertness are highly prized, Rhino Rush Energy stands out as a reliable and effective energy supplement. With its thoughtfully curated blend of ingredients, commitment to quality, and balanced approach to energy, it has gained a loyal following among those seeking a healthier and more enduring way to stay energized. Whether you’re facing a challenging workday, intense workouts, or just need an extra boost to enjoy life to the fullest, Rhino Rush Energy is there to power you through it all. Give it a try and experience the difference for yourself.

  • Beauty,  Gift Guide,  Los Angeles,  San Diego

    Curls Monthly is the answer to all your curly hair problems!

    Life is too short to have boring hair. Rock your looks using Curls Monthly‘s fun and effective products! Celebrate your style on National Hair Day!

    Discovering the perfect curly products is easy when you sign up with Curls Monthly! The hair product subscription brings the best items to your doorstep. Subscribe to their monthly mailer of 5+ trial-sized curl products and find what suits your haircare needs to have a great hair day, every day! Try $100+ worth of‎ ‎sought-after, expert-selected curl products for $22 monthly. Gone are the days of wasting money on full-size products that don’t work for your unique hair. Curl‘s Monthly is a budget and eco-friendly way to find the right products for wavy, curly, or coily hair. The sample-sized curl products arrive with a product key highlighting the benefits and a QR code to an educational video for each item – all inside an eco-friendly mailer pouch!

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    65% of People Have Curly Hair, But Only a Fraction of Them Embrace it – Curls Monthly is on a Mission to Change That

    Curls Monthly is run by a team of curly-haired women who want to make finding the right curl products and education for your unique hair affordable, sustainable, and easy.

    Unlike other subscription companies, Curls Monthly is founded and operated by a small team of curly-haired gals who truly understand the struggles around finding the right curl products and education. Their commitment to excellent customer service, in-depth curl education, and high standards for product selections make Curls Monthly the best choice on the market for a curly-haired subscription box.

    Curls Monthly subscription provides an invaluable solution to the confusion and cost usually associated with perfecting your curl routine. Curls Monthly trial-sized products and eco-friendly mailer packaging reduce the waste that comes with full-sized product trial and error. Their subscription and products are for ALL waves, curls, and coils. If you have texture in your hair, Curls Monthly is perfect for you.

  • San Diego

    San Diego Spirits Festival Announces VIP Passes and Initial Lineup of Luxury Brands for 14th Anniversary Event

    The festival, taking place Saturday, Oct. 7 and Sunday, Oct. 8, has unveiled an initial

     lineup of more than 20 luxury spirits, including a new San Diego-based brand, an exclusive

    launch of Beattie’s Distillery, Bob Dylan’s Heaven’s Door and more

    San Diego Spirits Festival, a world-class cocktail and cultural event hosted at Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego in La Jolla (MCASD), has announced its initial lineup of industry-leading spirits and brand launches that will be featured at the event, taking place on Saturday, Oct. 7 and Sunday, Oct. 8. Tickets are available for purchase here, including passes for a luxe VIP experience.

    To complement the coastal La Jolla view, the upscale two-day event will offer novice cocktail lovers, experienced mixology professionals and restaurateurs the opportunity to sip exceptionally crafted cocktails and explore industry trends from more than 20 distilleries and counting. Vodka varieties will include a Southern California launch of Beattie’s Distillery, Beam Suntory’s launch of -196 Lemon Vodka Seltzer, and selections from Plush Vodka. Agave enthusiasts can revel in top-level labels including Sammy Hagar and Guy Fieri’s Santo, Padre Azul, Ate Tequila, Luna Nueva, Mezcal Union and El Cristiano. The lineup will also include whiskey and bourbon distillers such as Uncle Nearest, Bob Dylan’s Heaven’s Door, Old Hillside, Sukari flavored whiskeys and Natterjack Irish Whiskey. To add even more flavor, San Diego Spirits Festival will also feature fine spirits from Chinola Liqueur, West Peak Cocktails, Hive₂0 hard honey beverages, Distilleria Nardini and Above Board Cocktails, a new San Diego-based distillery that will be launching at the festival. More featured spirits and local restaurateurs will soon be announced, totaling more than 65 brands on display.

    The festival’s 14th annual event will provide an unparalleled experience beyond its spirits lineup. With entry, guests will also enjoy live music, thrilling entertainment, the opportunity to mingle among top industry professionals and take in MCASD’s panoramic views of the La Jolla coast. Guests may also watch the crowning of the San Diego Spirits Festival International Bottle Competition winners, including best overall and in categories for whiskey, rum, brandy, gin, vodka, agave spirits, liqueur and RTDs.

    Since 2009, the annual San Diego Spirits Festival has brought the best of the craft cocktail scene together and has been recognized as “one of the best cocktail festivals in America” by Fodors Travel Guide and voted “Must-Try Festival of the Year” by Premier Traveler. Now in its 14th year, the San Diego Spirits Festival has quickly grown into one of the largest cocktail festivals in the country.

    San Diego Spirit Festival will take place from 3 to 7 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 7 and from 1 to 5 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 8. General admission single day tickets, which include unlimited cocktails and a one-day pass to return to MCASD, begin at $100 for individuals on Saturday and $90 for individuals on Sunday. General admission group passes are available for parties of five or more, beginning at $85 each for Saturday and $80 each for Sunday. VIP tickets, available exclusively for Saturday, are priced at $200 and include an annual pass to MCASD, access to an exclusive VIP area with tastings from top International Bottle Competition winners and more. All guests must be 21 years of age or older. Tickets are now available online here.

    About The San Diego Spirits Festival

    The San Diego Spirits Festival is an annual world-class event where cocktails, culture and art come together for a stellar, two-day experience fueled by top spirits and bespoke cocktail brands in an exceptional venue. San Diego Spirits Festival distills the essence of the luxury craft cocktail and liquor market into a signature event; the creativity and design of the event space invites guests to be amongst world renowned brands and boutique distillers. For its 14th anniversary, the festival returns to the newly-renovated Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego in La Jolla (MCASD). San Diego’s annual spirits extravaganza will take place on Saturday, Oct. 7 and Sunday, Oct. 8. Tickets are now available for purchase via Eventbrite here. More information is available on the website at www.SanDiegoSpiritsFestival.com, on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.

  • Eco,  food,  Los Angeles,  New York,  San Diego

    Boxed Water’s Sustainability and Flavor Fusion: The Watermelon Refreshment

    Boxed Water has gained prominence for its trailblazing approach to sustainable packaging in the realm of hydration. By offering an environmentally conscious alternative to conventional bottled water, the brand addresses the urgent need to reduce plastic waste. Embracing recyclable paper-based cartons as containers, Boxed Water stands as a symbol of progress toward a greener future. This innovative packaging choice not only significantly diminishes the carbon footprint of water distribution but also resonates with a modern, minimalist aesthetic that encapsulates the brand’s commitment to sustainability.

    Diversifying their offerings, Boxed Water has ventured into the realm of flavor with the introduction of Watermelon Flavor. While remaining steadfast in their mission to combat plastic waste, they’ve incorporated a touch of the familiar and delightful taste of watermelon into their pure, refreshing water. The result is a nuanced blend that marries the crisp clarity of water with the subtle sweetness of watermelon. Each sip is an invitation to embrace the essence of summer’s quintessential fruit, providing a refreshing departure from plain water. The Watermelon Flavor resonates with nostalgia, offering a welcome twist on the everyday act of hydration.

    Boxed Water‘s Watermelon Flavor encapsulates their ethos of harmonizing sustainability and taste. This innovation underscores the brand’s commitment to providing more than just water – it’s an embodiment of their desire to reshape the way we hydrate, both for our bodies and the planet. By fusing a touch of flavor with their dedication to eco-conscious packaging, Boxed Water transforms a routine activity into a conscious choice. Whether you’re enjoying the Watermelon Flavor or any of their other offerings, each carton becomes a testament to the potential for positive change, reminding us that sustainable choices can be not only responsible but also enjoyable.