Top 7 Things To Do In North County This Week
“To the attentive eye, each moment of the year has its own beauty…It beholds every hour, a picture which was never seen before, and which will never be seen again.” ~Ralph Waldo Emerson
A Beautiful San Diego Sunset
1.Sunday, April 29- Biloxi Blues
BILOXI BLUES by Neil Simon, a Tony award-winning comedy, directed by Christopher Williams. BILOXI BLUES, part of Neil Simon’s trilogy – 1930’s Brooklyn. Eugene Jerome is a young army recruit during WWII, going through basic training and learning about Life and Love with a capital ‘L’ along with harsher lessons while stationed at boot camp in Biloxi, Mississippi in 1943. BILOXI BLUES is produced by special arrangement with Samuel French, Inc.
There is adult language and adult situations.
2:00p
Sunshine Brooks Theater,Oceanside,CA
Price: $18; $14 senior; $12 student/military
2. Monday, April 30– Wings of Freedom Tour
The Collings Foundation Wings of Freedom Tour featuring historic WWII aircraft will be at Palomar Airport from Friday, April 27 at 2:00p.m. to Monday, April 30 at 12:00 p.m. Weekend hours are 9 to 5. The tour features B-17 and B-24 bombers, and a P-51 fighter. Walk through tours are $12 for adults, $6 for children and WWII vets are free. Flights are available, starting at $425. For more information, visit www.cfdn.org or call 800-568-8924.
3. Tuesday, May 1- TOTUM
TOTEM by Cirque du Soleil traces the fascinating journey of the human species from its original amphibian state to its ultimate desire to fly. The characters evolve on a stage evoking a giant turtle, the symbol of origin for many ancient civilizations.
Inspired by many founding myths, TOTEM illustrates, through a visual and acrobatic language, the evolutionary progress of species.
See the show that has been dazzling audiences with its colorful costumes, upbeat music and amazing acts of contortion, high flying stunts, juggling, balance and much more.
4. Wednesday, May 2– Guitarist Jimmy Patton
Jimmy Patton at Cardiff Library
As part of the first Wednesday Programs offered by the Friends of the Library, on May 2nd between 7 and 8 pm Jimmy Patton will perform. Jimmy is a nationally acclaimed guitarist renowned for his ability to play two separate guitars at the same time. Jimmy performs his own arrangements of popular and jazz tunes, as well as original compositions. Location is the Library community room at 2081 Newcastle Ave. Cardiff. For info call 760-635-1000.
8:00p
Cardiff-By-The-Sea Branch Library,Cardiff by the Sea,CA
5. Thursday, May 3– Trains, Paints and Plants
Watch our motorman-engineer, James, run his special trains. He will also answer all your train questions. A nature-related craft, and plant potting will be offered.
10:00a
San Diego Botanic Garden, Encinitas,CA
6. Friday, May 4- Getting Sara Married
Sara Hastings is a single lawyer in her mid-30s, living in New York. She’s much too involved with her career to consider marriage. Unbeknownst to Sara, her eccentric Aunt Martha decides to take matters into her own hands and has Brandon Cates, a young Financial Planner, knocked unconscious and delivered to Sara’s apartment. There’s just one problem: Brandon is already engaged to another woman! This is a hilarious romp that pits decision against determination. Don’t miss it!
8:00p
PowPAC – Poway Community Theatre,Poway,CA
7. Saturday, May 5- Whoopi Goldberg
Comedian, actress, singer-songwriter, political activist, and talk show host Whoopi Goldberg is setting her sights on Fantasy Springs Resort Casino for one night only, May 5th at 8:00pm. She’s performed with some of comedy’s biggest stars such as Robin Williams, Jay Leno, Billy Crystal and others, and is considered to be just as big of a celebrity. Tickets are now on sale for Whoopi’s Fantasy Springs comedy performance. Tickets are $29, $49 and $59 and available in person at the Fantasy Springs Box Office, by calling (800) 827-2946 or online at www.FantasySpringsResort.com.
Whoopi Goldberg launched onto the performing arts scene in a big way after her acting chops were noticed in her own one-woman stage show. A director took liked Whoopi and asked her to bring the show to Broadway. While there in the mid-1908s, she apparently caught the eye of movie director Steven Spielberg, who was getting ready to shoot The Color Purple. Goldberg was nominated for an Academy Award for her performance. She won role after role and received an Oscar for Best Supporting Actress for her part in the movie Ghost. She performed a series of HBO specials in the late 80s and continues to make audiences laugh.
