Entertainment
Mon 3/15: The Rob Thorsen Trio
When: Monday, March 15, 2010, noon
Where: Lyceum Theatre, 79 Horton Plaza, San Diego
Cost: Free
Age limit: Not available
Description: Jazz.
Mon 3/15: "Is the War in Afghanistan Justified by 9/11?"
When: Monday, March 15, 2010, noon
Where: Joan B. Kroc Institute for Peace and Justice, University of San Diego, 5998 Alcalá Park, San Diego
Cost: Free
Age limit: Not available
Description: David Ray Griffin — professor emeritus of philosophy of religion and theology at Claremont School of Theology, author of nine books on 9/11 — addresses San Diegans for 9/11 Truth and Toreros for Truth. 619-222-2120.
Mon 3/15: Lively and Loose
When: Monday, March 15, 2010, 6 p.m.
Where: Winstons, 1921 Bacon Street, San Diego
Cost: Free
Age limit: 21+
Description: San Francisco Bay Area poets Josef Aukee and Joshua Boylan are featured readers when Drunk Poets Society convenes. 619-222-6822.
Mon 3/15: Before Hail Marys
When: Monday, March 15, 2010, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Where: Vintage Religion, 3821 32nd Street, San Diego
Cost: $35
Age limit: Not available
Description: Debra Hocking leads beginners' rosary-making class. Fee includes all tools (for student to keep), supplies, instruction needed to craft a black or pink five-decade rosary. 619-280-8408.
Mon 3/15: Journey of Self-Discovery
When: Monday, March 15, 2010, 6 p.m.
Where: Crest Community Association clubhouse, 113 North Park Drive, El Cajon
Cost: Free
Age limit: All ages
Description: Author Bette Blaydes Pegas discusses her travel memoir, Chasing a Dream in the Galápagos: A Personal Evolution, for Crest Kiwanis Club (public welcome). Signing follows. 800-626-6579.
Mon 3/15: <em>The Informant!</em>
When: Monday, March 15, 2010, 6:30 p.m.
Where: San Diego Public Library, 820 E Street, 2, San Diego
Cost: Free
Age limit: Not available
Description: Matt Damon stars in Steven Soderbergh's 2009 film, screening for Film Forum series. 619-236-5800.
Mon 3/15: "Eclectic Beer and Cheese Pairings"
When: Monday, March 15, 2010, 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Where: Venissimo Cheese - East Village, 871 G Street, San Diego
Cost: $50
Age limit: Not available
Description: Beer expert Ryan Ross hosts beer-and-cheese-pairing class with "tour of barley, hops, malt, and yeast." Saint Patrick's Day pairings promised, including favorite Irish cheeses. Reservations: 619-358-9081.
Mon 3/15: Underwater Beauties Revealed
When: Monday, March 15, 2010, 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Where: Birch Aquarium at Scripps, 2300 Expedition Way, 2, San Diego
Cost: $5
Age limit: Not available
Description: Wildlife photographer, author Marc Shargel discusses importance of marine protected areas and presents his new book, Wonders of the Sea Volume Two: Marine Jewels of Southern California's Coast and Islands. Book signing follows. RSVP: 858-534-5771.
Mon 3/15: <em>Song Yet Sung</em>
When: Monday, March 15, 2010, 6:30 p.m.
Where: San Diego Public Library, 820 E Street, 2, San Diego
Cost: Free
Age limit: Not available
Description: James McBride's novel is focus for "Unwilling Immigrants, Exiles, and Refugees: An American Book Discussion" program in commemoration of Black History Month. Read the book, discuss with UCSD African American literature and culture expert Professor Camille F. Forbes. 619-236-5817.
Mon 3/15: The Art of the Circus!
When: Monday, March 15, 2010, 7 p.m.
Where: Circus Vargas - Vista Village, Vista Village Drive at Wave Drive, Vista
Cost: $15 - $55
Age limit: Not available
Description: Circus Vargas raises its new big top for performances around county. Circus "bridges the gap between old tradition and modern innovation." Prior to each show, audience is invited into center ring for "crash course in circus skills such as juggling, feather balancing, and hula-hooping." Tickets: 877-468-3861.
Here's to You, Chefs!
The masterminds behind San Diego’s well-acclaimed restaurants that give the culinary side of the city such a yummy rep, are being honored at the Omni Hotel.
Aztec Men and Women Win Conference Tournaments, Earn Automatic Berths to NCAA Tournament
SDSU sports successes are somewhat rare, so it was significant news this weekend when both the Aztec men's and women's basketball teams both earned automatic berths to the NCAA post-season tournaments by winning their respective Mountain West Conference tournaments.
The San Diego State men's basketball team begins March Madness and the 2010 NCAA Championship on Thursday, March 18, with a first-round game against 15th-ranked Tennessee in Providence, R.I. The Aztecs earned the No. 11 seed, while the Volunteers are the No. 6 seed in the Midwest Region. Game time will be announced later.
The Aztecs earned the Mountain West Conference's automatic NCAA bid by beating UNLV, 55-45, on Saturday night in Las Vegas. SDSU (25-8, 11-5 MWC) is making its sixth trip to the NCAA Division I tournament. The Aztecs' last NCAA appearance was in 2006.
San Diego State women earned the league's automatic bid, after winning its first Mountain West Conference tournament title with a 70-60 overtime victory over Utah on Saturday in Las Vegas. This is the second consecutive trip to the NCAA tournament for the Aztecs and eighth in school history. Brackets for the women's tournament will be announced on Monday.
For more news on SDSU Aztec sports, visit the school website here.
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Aztec Men and Women Win Conference Tournaments, Earn Automatic Berths to NCAA Tournament originally appeared on About.com San Diego on Sunday, March 14th, 2010 at 20:19:17.
High Fashion in Local Dressing Rooms
It's Grunion Groping Time
3/14: Getting to Know Ginger
Sun 3/14: Sea Level Century
When: Sunday, March 14, 2010, 7:15 a.m.
Where: Carmel Valley park and ride, 12791 Sorrento Valley Road, San Diego
Cost: Free
Age limit: Not available
Description: Join Knickerbikers for fifth annual 100-mile bicycle adventure to Dana Point for lunch (bring money) and back before sun sets. Bring identification for entry on Camp Pendleton. 760-525-6833.
Sun 3/14: "The Dressage Affaire"
When: Sunday, March 14, 2010, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Where: Del Mar Horsepark, 14550 El Camino Real, Del Mar
Cost: Free
Age limit: Not available
Description: "Elegant tête-à-tête between horse and rider" featured during competition. 858-481-9085.
Sun 3/14: Merry-Go-Round Meander
When: Sunday, March 14, 2010, 8:15 a.m.
Where: Balboa Park, Park Boulevard at Presidents Way, San Diego
Cost: Free
Age limit: All ages
Description: Join Walkabout adventurers for scenic prance around Balboa Park, the harbor, downtown, Banker's Hill, over some little-known footbridges to explore between park and heart of downtown. The brisk, three-hour walk starts at Balboa Park carousel (at Park Boulevard and Zoo Place). 619-231-7463.
Sun 3/14: Walk for Haiti
When: Sunday, March 14, 2010, 8:30 a.m.
Where: De Anza Cove, 3000 East Mission Bay Drive, San Diego
Cost: Free
Age limit: Not available
Description: This 5k around Mission Bay raises money, awareness for ongoing needs of Haitian people as a result of January's earthquake. Pledges requested. 619-243-5000 x0.
