CARLSBAD VILLAGE “FLAVORS OF THE VILLAGE” RESTAURANT TOUR

Sunday, May 31, 2009, 3 – 6pm
Lots of Fun, Lots of Food!

(Carlsbad Village, CA) – Flavors of the Village in Carlsbad will feature 20 of the best places to eat in downtown Carlsbad Village. Participants will be strolling up and down Carlsbad Village Drive, State Street, Grand Avenue and Carlsbad Blvd. on Sunday, May 31, from 3 to 6pm. Limousine shuttle service provided by Palomar Limousines will transport attendees to the outer lying restaurants.

“Come sample our broad array of international foods in the Village” invites Robin Young, Executive Director of the Carlsbad Village Association (CVA), “The Flavors of the Village in Carlsbad offers Irish, French, Mexican, Italian, Vegetarian and, of course, American cuisines – literally something for everyone”.

“Flavors” attendees will enjoy street performers and live music at various locations throughout the Village to add to the festivities. In addition, ArtSurf Art Walk--which runs through June 30—offers event goers extraordinary art to feed their souls while they feast on the culinary delicacies.

Flavors of the Village tickets are $25 and children 12 and under can share a ticket with an adult. There are a limited number of tickets available and they can be purchased at the following CVA member merchants: Michel Petit Spa, HomeLife Village Realtors, Carlsbad Convention and Visitors Bureau, Wesco Pet Supplies. Tickets are also available at the two CVA Farmers’ Markets every Wednesday and Saturday 1-5pm and the CVA offices, 2579 State Street, Carlsbad Village and the participating restaurants.

Participating restaurants include: Beach City Smoothies, Caldo Pomodoro, Carlsbad Chocolate Bar, Dini’s Bistro, El Puerto, Fish House Vera Cruz, Gregorio’s, Hennessey’s, Knockout Burgers, Knockout Pizza, Las Olas, Le Passage, Naked Café, Ocean House, O’Sullivan’s, Pizza Port, Pollos Maria, Senor Grubby’s, Submarina and The Wine Spot.

The CVA is a non-profit organization with over 200 members, dedicated to enhancing and promoting business in the Village of Carlsbad. Presented by the CVA, Flavors of the Village in Carlsbad is another effort to highlight the unique and charming atmosphere of the Village. For more information see the CVA website: www.shopcarlsbadvillage.org or contact Robin Young, CVA Executive Director at 760-434-2553 or email info@shopcarsbadvillage.org.

ArtSurf Kicks off Friday Evening

Don't miss Carlsbad Village's first ever ArtSurf - a FREE self-guided art walk through Carlsbad Village.

ArtSurf kicks off on MAY DAY, May 1st, 2009 from 5-8 pm. The festivities will kick off at New Village Arts Theatre, 2787 State Street. Participants will recieve their maps and instructions on how to best enjoy the walk.

Several Galleries will be involved, including the Paul Bartyl Gallery (in New Village Arts), Ivanffy-Uhler Gallery, Snyder Art, Lynn Forbes School of Sculpture, Carlsbad Oceanside Art League Gallery, Front Porch Gallery, and Chandlers Gallery and Boutique.

In addition to the many permanent galleries many merchants are opening their shops as phantom galleries including: The Perfect Frame, Amie's Collections, Linda's Gifts, Le Passage French Bistro, Fairen Del, Spa Samudra, HomeLife Village Realtors, and Beach City Smoothies.

ArtSurf will also include original window murals by local artists and Wine tasting at Carlsbad Chocolate Bar, The Wine Spot and Witch Creek Winery.

ArtSurf is free to the public and will continue through June 30th, 2009.

City of Carlsbad Business Forum

The Carlsbad City Council is seeking input about how the city can help local businesses, foster economic development and create a climate that allows businesses to thrive in tough economic times.

Local businesses are encouraged to share their ideas at a city-sponsored business forum Wednesday, April 15, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the City of Carlsbad Faraday Center, 1635 Faraday Ave.

The free event will include brief opening remarks from Mayor Lewis and other members of the Carlsbad City Council, followed by an opportunity for members of the local business community to share their ideas directly with the city's elected leaders.

The city will use the input in developing policies and initiatives to support a strong local economy.

Reservations are not required. Lunch will be provided. For more information, call (760) 602-2744 or visit www.carlsbadca.gov.

If you are a business owner in the Village please make every attempt to attend this important meeting. If you cannot attend, please feel free to contact Robin Young at the Carlsbad Village Business Association 760-434-2553 or robin@shopcarlsbadvillage.org if you would like to have the CVBA address any issues you may have.

As an added note: We are pleased that this meeting is a positive move on the behalf of the City Council to be of service to the business community. In an effort to build a more effective partnership between business and government the CVBA encourages all attendees to come with positive solutions to any issues that they may want to address.

KSON's Hometown Handshake

KSON-FM 97.3 Cliff & Company, a country radio station for the North County, has recently recognized and deemed the Village as Carlsbad's Best Shopping. Putting the spotlight on Carlsbad, listeners were asked to log on to the KSON website (http://www.kson.com/) to vote for their favorite things to do and places to go. The marks were tallied and KSON's "Hometown Handshakes" were announced. Listeners picked us!!!

Positive energy is building... let's keep it up!

ArtSurf - Call For Artists and Venues

The Carlsbad Village ArtSurf committee is looking for local Artists and Village Merchants to participate in our new Village Art Walk. The self-guided walking tour of art will kick-off on May Day, May 1, 2009 form 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm and will continue through June 3oth.

The program will consist of window murals on vacant storefronts, phantom galleries in open space and operating businesses, and Carlsbad Village's many permanent galleries.

We are currently looking for artists to paint windows and show their artwork in shops throughout the Village.

We are also looking for business owners who would like to participate by creating small galleries in their shops (or windows) to promote local artists, and their own businesses. Participating businesses must agree to be open on the evening of Friday, May 1st from 5 pm - 8 pm.

Be on the lookout Tuesday, March 31st as committee members will hit the streets of the Village to elicit participation.

If you are interested in participating, and would like more information, please call 760-434-2553

Carlsbad Village Farmers' Market

Every Wednesday and Saturday in the
Beautiful Carlsbad Village

1:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Rain or Shine

Fresh Local Produce ~ Arts & Crafts
Food ~ Fun ~ Live Music

Carlsbad Village on Facebook

Want to know what's going on in the Village?

Carlsbad Village Association is now on Facebook. It's a great way to stay informed on upcoming events in the Village, take part in polls and surveys, meet new people with an interest in the Village. We also post photos from our activities and meetings.

Click here to see what's happening in your neighborhood!

Village Voices - Every Thursday Morning

WHAT: Village Voices, talk to us!
WHEN: Every Thursday Morning
TIME: 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
WHERE: Housing and Redevelopment Office~ 2965 Roosevelt Street, Ste. B
PURPOSE: The Carlsbad Redevelopment Agency is hosting an open forum called Village Voices, with the intent of gathering all the players around a table and having a continuous dialogue. Every Thursday morning there will be an open forum for businesses and merchants in the Village to connect, network and partner with others and their local government.

Representatives of the Carlsbad Village Business Association and the Carlsbad Village Improvement Partnership will always be on hand to participate in the conversation.

Please join us if you can... come and share your ideas and talk to us!!!

Plant-A-Flower in the Village Day

Our 1st Annual Plant-A-Flower in the Village Day was a wonderful success. Fourteen "Flower Ambassadors" spread through the Village planting over 100 flowering plants on Roosevelt Street, State Street, Grand Avenue and Carlsbad Village Drive.

The businesses where the flowers were planted were presented with a watering can to ensure that they would maintain the newly planted flowers.

The Carlsbad Village Association plans to have many more beautification projects in the Village throughout the year.

To keep up to date with what's going on in the Village bookmark this page, and follow us on Twitter:http://twitter.com/CarlsbadVillage

Plant-A-Flower in the Village Day

Plant-A-Flower in the Village

In honor of National Plant-A-Flower Day the Carlsbad Village Association (CVBA) will be hosting the 1st Annual Plant-A-Flower in the Village Day.

If you'd like to join in the fun of planting 100 beautiful flowers throughout Carlsbad Village, be sure to join us on Thursday, March 12th at noon at the parking lot at the corner of Grand & Roosevelt (home of the Farmers' Market).

Special thanks to Farmers' Market vendor Rivera's Garden Treasures for providing the flowers!