When: Jul 5, 2008 7:30:00 AM
Where: Postal code 92019, United States in El Cajon,California
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Contact
Colette Vandenbroeck
619/298-3576
cvandenbroeck@ymca.org

Location
Saturday morning locations vary around beautiful San Diego. with water stations. Wednesdays from the YMCA Mission Valley at 6pm.

Description
For beginner to experienced runners. Prepare for Marathons & Half Marathons w/proper nutrition & hydration, with injury prevention clinics.
www.missionvalley.ymca.org

When: Jul 5, 2008 7:30:00 AM
Where: San Diego, California, United States in San Diego,California
Posted by:evdb

Carlsbad Community Church

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When: Jul 5, 2008 7:30:00 AM
Where: Carlsbad Community Church in Carlsbad,California
Posted by:evdb

A free community 5K fun run/walk and blood drive is planned for Saturday, July 19, beginning at 7:00am in the church parking lot at 12835 Black Mountain Road, Rancho Penasquitos. Blood donations will be received at the end point of the run, in the church at 14191 Camino Del Sur, from 8:00-1:30.



When: Jul 5, 2008 7:00:00 AM
Where: Parking Lot at LDS Church in San Diego,California
Posted by:evdb

I am planning to ride the route below starting from and ending at the parking lot on La Honda. The ride will be all on fire roads and the pace will be fairly slow and the ride should take approximately 2 hours. Depending on who shows up and how hot it is we could add in a few more miles. Ride Plan Creek Crossing .66 East Ridge .17 Sage 2.61 Jack Creek Meadow 1.9 Hidden Spring 1.06 Engelmann Oak .63 Couger Ridge 1.27 Boulder Loop 1.67 Ranch House .47 Total 10.44 mls

When: Jul 5, 2008 7:00:00 AM
Where: Postal code 92101, United States in San Diego,California
Posted by:evdb

Endurance Run/Marathon Training; 5th in a Program Series. UPDATED INFORMATION FOLLOWS: We are going to meet at the Robb Field Skateboard Park. Here is a map of how to get there. The meetup time is 6:45. You are welcome to join me for breakfast at the Old Town House Restaurant on Newport Avenue in Ocean Beach. "How to cover a marathon in a training session, and not get totally thrashed in the process." "It is one thing to run a marathon. It is another thing to have a decent handle on the distance." This program is geared toward those that hope to someday run multiple marathons/ultras in the future, and patiently and decidedly work, over multiple months/years, toward that goal, (because you should resolve to running more than one, if you want to run one well). Of course, if you're considering running just one so that you can check it off your 'life's lists', you are more than welcome to join us during these sessions. There may be more than one of you out there reading this that if you give this program a try, you consequently may end up moving out of the latter camp into the former. Is this Galloway's program? Yes and no. It deviates from it as much as you want (and there is no fee). There are nuggets of key training principles that Galloway has a cool method of exploring, which we will try to follow. In these particular endurance training sessions, participants will strongly be encouraged to specifically follow Galloway's run/walk method (regardless of whether they feel like "dropping the bomb" that day). The overall average pace for participants (including the walking time) will fall in the range of 9:30-11:30 min/mile, depending on the participant's objectives and level. In running group sessions, egos can get in the way of accomplishing the originally set-out objective, so I'm specifically scheduling these 4 to 5+ hour endurance sessions that will employ the run/walk method. Participants will be encouraged to explore, through an experiential learning experience, the following topics of discussion: nutrition, glycogen depletion, blood chemistry, ph and hormonal balance, injury, recovery, stress, brain glycogen, periodization, base, anaerobic, aerobic, capillary beds, mitochondria, DOMS, MAF, free radical damage, walk/run ratio versus distance, "hitting the wall", etc. Beginners will work up to eventually covering at least a marathon in distance during these sessions. Advanced participants will eventually work up to covering an ultra-marathon (50k+) during the sessions. Initially, participants--particularly novice and beginners (less than two years of semi-serious running)--are encouraged to fully fuel-up prior to, and during the run. Main emphasis of the initial sessions is physical strengthening without radical disruption in blood ph. Participants are encouraged to wear heart-rate monitors, a powerful tool that can be used to evaluate the development of the aerobic system over time (after weeks/months of training). Recommended reading material for this program is Galloway's book: Marathon: You Can Do It! (You can preview it at the above link.) The book is just a basic superficial covering of "developmental endurance running". Although it may be postured as just a "beginner's book, in reality, it elegantly and concisely lays out key principles and methods without going deep into detail or the explanation behind them, but it does follow the "KISS" principle. We can experientially (lol) explore the main topics in more detail during the sessions. On our message boards, I go into detail discussing this Galloway program. Hope to see you out there, -John- ------------------- P.S. For the forseeable future, I've scheduled these endurance run/walk sessions roughly every three weeks. The dates, leading up to the AFC Half-Marathon on August 17, are:April 26, 2008 May 24, 2008 June 14, 2008 July 5, 2008 (my 25th anniversary in San Diego) July 26, 2008 ------------------- P.S.S. As always, in the words of Mr. Galloway himself: "Before you start a strenuous training program, be sure to get clearance from a doctor who knows the benefits of exercise."

When: Jul 5, 2008 6:45:00 AM
Where: Postal code 92116, United States in San Diego,California
Posted by:evdb

The Daily Double is one of the premier 1/2 fishing vessels in all of California. Designed with the local fishing scene in mind, it is a low, wide, very stable fishing platform. There is a full service galley aboard with comfortable seating for up 26 passengers. The sundeck offers a great place to sit back and take in the scenes, having room for up to 25 passengers. With U.S. Coast Guard certification for up to 83 passengers, it is perfect for large company charters or small groups that crave space. This is the perfect boat for beginners to experts. Our 1/2 day local trips run twice a day, departing at 6:30am and 1:00pm. The morning trip return at approximately 12:30pm and the afternoon trips return at approximately 6:30pm. Both of these trips will take you to a variety of local hot spots along the San Diego coast, from Imperial Beach to La Jolla. Expect to Catch a variety of fish including Barracuda, Bonito, Rockfish, Calico Bass and Sand Bass. Beginners Welcome - Family Fun!

When: Jul 5, 2008 6:30:00 AM to Jul 5, 2008 12:30:00 PM
Where: Point Loma Sportsfishing in San Diego,California
Cost: $42
Posted by:evdb

Reading in Arabic of the holy texts: Wazifa, Surah Ya-Siin & Hizb al-Bahr. Followed by al-Wird, the repetition of sacred phrases.

When: Jul 5, 2008 6:30:00 AM
Where: Postal code 92024, United States in Encinitas,California
Posted by:evdb

Mission Belle

When: Jul 5, 2008 6:00:00 AM to Jul 5, 2008 5:00:00 PM
Where: Point Loma Sportsfishing in San Diego,California
Cost: $95
Posted by:evdb

David Banner is one half of the rap duo Crooked Lettaz.

Take a Guided Snorkel Tour of the beautiful La Jolla Cove Ecological Underwater Park. Snorkeling is fun for the whole family. If you can swim our certified guides can teach you to snorkel safely. *Includes Guided Tour, Snacks & Drinks. *Includes Snorkel Gear. www.snorkelsandiegoscuba.com Call Today - Snorkel Today: 858-539-0054

When: Jul 5, 2008 12:00:00 AM
Where: La Jolla Cove Ecological Underwater Park in La Jolla,California
Cost: $70
Posted by:marchv04

The April and May meetings are set aside for the Local Community Launch Events. The Launch Event will cover presentations on the Microsoft products that are being launched in February: Visual Studio 2008, SQL Server 2008 and Windows Server 2008. Three of our own User Group Leaders Joe Egan, Todd Ross and Andrew Karcher will be your guides through these products as we demonstrate the great new features of all these products. More details on the events will come out as we get closer to the event, but the meetings are sure to be exciting and full of great content. Andrew Karcher is a consultant with Clarity Consulting (http://www.claritycon.com) where, for over eight years, his duties include architecting and developing solutions, both client\server and web applications, for a variety of clients in diverse fields such as transportation, financial services, and hospitality. Andrew is a Board Member of the San Diego .Net User Group and San Diego SQL Server Users Group. He has also presented to multiple user groups and Code Camps across the U.S. on topics such as SQL Server 2005, .Net Development, and SharePoint Server 2007. Andrew’s blog is http://blogs.claritycon.com/blogs/andrew_karcher/default.aspx

When: Jul 5, 2008 12:00:00 AM to Aug 30, 2008 3:00:00 AM
Where: Scripps Ranch Library auditorium in San Diego,California
Cost: $10/mtg or $50 annual dues
Posted by:toross

Scuba Dive Tours of La Jolla Cove Ecological Park. San Diego is the vacation scuba dive capital with La Jolla cove being the number one scuba dive site in all of California. Come join our PADI Professional Scuba Adventure Guide and discover the amazing underwater world of La Jolla cove in Scuba. *Includes Guided Tour, Snacks & Drinks. *Rental Equipment Available. www.snorkelsandiegoscuba.com Call Today: 858-539-0054

When: Jul 5, 2008 12:00:00 AM
Where: La Jolla Cove Ecological Underwater Park in La Jolla,California
Cost: $85 / person
Posted by:marchv04

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When: Jul 5, 2008 12:00:00 AM
Where: Del Mar Fairgrounds in Del Mar,California
Posted by:evdb

Chris Clouse and DJ Solomon in the Ultra Lounge
DJ G*Roy
DJ Joey Jimenez

When: Jul 5, 2008 12:00:00 AM
Where: Envy Nightclub in the Ivy Hotel in San Diego,California
Posted by:evdb

Central Library Book Sales - The Central Library's book sales are run by the Friends of the Central Library every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Hours are: Friday - 9:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.; Saturday - 9:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.; and, Sunday - 1 - 5 p.m. There are special book items, videos, maps, etc. Prices, unless noted on the items, are: hardbacks $1, large paperback $1, small pocketbooks $.50 or 3 for $1, records and audiocassettes $1, CDs and videos $2. Central Friends (a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation) will be happy to receive your tax-deductible donations of new and used books, records, tapes, CDs, etc. to help maintain the Book Sales. Note: Donations may be taken to Central Library during the Book Sale hours only. For special arrangements to pick-up donations, contact Central Friends at 619-236-5836 (machine), or 619-463-4333, or call the Central Library at 619-236-5800. As part of its support for the San Diego Public Library, The City of San Diego has joined all of the Friends' groups in a dollar-for-dollar "Matching Fund" program, to double the amount of your donations. We are grateful for the support. For more information on all our book sales, see our Book Sales Web page.
Location: Central Library

When: Jul 5, 2008 12:00:00 AM
Where: San Diego Public Library in San Diego,California
Posted by:evdb

Central Library Book Sales - The Central Library's book sales are run by the Friends of the Central Library every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Hours are: Friday - 9:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.; Saturday - 9:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.; and, Sunday - 1 - 5 p.m. There are special book items, videos, maps, etc. Prices, unless noted on the items, are: hardbacks $1, large paperback $1, small pocketbooks $.50 or 3 for $1, records and audiocassettes $1, CDs and videos $2. Central Friends (a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation) will be happy to receive your tax-deductible donations of new and used books, records, tapes, CDs, etc. to help maintain the Book Sales. Note: Donations may be taken to Central Library during the Book Sale hours only. For special arrangements to pick-up donations, contact Central Friends at 619-236-5836 (machine), or 619-463-4333, or call the Central Library at 619-236-5800. As part of its support for the San Diego Public Library, The City of San Diego has joined all of the Friends' groups in a dollar-for-dollar "Matching Fund" program, to double the amount of your donations. We are grateful for the support. For more information on all our book sales, see our Book Sales Web page.
Location: Central Library

When: Jul 5, 2008 12:00:00 AM
Where: San Diego Public Library in San Diego,California
Posted by:evdb

Central Library Book Sales - The Central Library's book sales are run by the Friends of the Central Library every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Hours are: Friday - 9:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.; Saturday - 9:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.; and, Sunday - 1 - 5 p.m. There are special book items, videos, maps, etc. Prices, unless noted on the items, are: hardbacks $1, large paperback $1, small pocketbooks $.50 or 3 for $1, records and audiocassettes $1, CDs and videos $2. Central Friends (a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation) will be happy to receive your tax-deductible donations of new and used books, records, tapes, CDs, etc. to help maintain the Book Sales. Note: Donations may be taken to Central Library during the Book Sale hours only. For special arrangements to pick-up donations, contact Central Friends at 619-236-5836 (machine), or 619-463-4333, or call the Central Library at 619-236-5800. As part of its support for the San Diego Public Library, The City of San Diego has joined all of the Friends' groups in a dollar-for-dollar "Matching Fund" program, to double the amount of your donations. We are grateful for the support. For more information on all our book sales, see our Book Sales Web page.
Location: Central Library

When: Jul 5, 2008 12:00:00 AM
Where: San Diego Public Library in San Diego,California
Posted by:evdb

Central Library Book Sales - The Central Library's book sales are run by the Friends of the Central Library every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Hours are: Friday - 9:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.; Saturday - 9:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.; and, Sunday - 1 - 5 p.m. There are special book items, videos, maps, etc. Prices, unless noted on the items, are: hardbacks $1, large paperback $1, small pocketbooks $.50 or 3 for $1, records and audiocassettes $1, CDs and videos $2. Central Friends (a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation) will be happy to receive your tax-deductible donations of new and used books, records, tapes, CDs, etc. to help maintain the Book Sales. Note: Donations may be taken to Central Library during the Book Sale hours only. For special arrangements to pick-up donations, contact Central Friends at 619-236-5836 (machine), or 619-463-4333, or call the Central Library at 619-236-5800. As part of its support for the San Diego Public Library, The City of San Diego has joined all of the Friends' groups in a dollar-for-dollar "Matching Fund" program, to double the amount of your donations. We are grateful for the support. For more information on all our book sales, see our Book Sales Web page.
Location: Central Library

When: Jul 5, 2008 12:00:00 AM
Where: San Diego Public Library in San Diego,California
Posted by:evdb

Central Library Book Sales - The Central Library's book sales are run by the Friends of the Central Library every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Hours are: Friday - 9:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.; Saturday - 9:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.; and, Sunday - 1 - 5 p.m. There are special book items, videos, maps, etc. Prices, unless noted on the items, are: hardbacks $1, large paperback $1, small pocketbooks $.50 or 3 for $1, records and audiocassettes $1, CDs and videos $2. Central Friends (a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation) will be happy to receive your tax-deductible donations of new and used books, records, tapes, CDs, etc. to help maintain the Book Sales. Note: Donations may be taken to Central Library during the Book Sale hours only. For special arrangements to pick-up donations, contact Central Friends at 619-236-5836 (machine), or 619-463-4333, or call the Central Library at 619-236-5800. As part of its support for the San Diego Public Library, The City of San Diego has joined all of the Friends' groups in a dollar-for-dollar "Matching Fund" program, to double the amount of your donations. We are grateful for the support. For more information on all our book sales, see our Book Sales Web page.
Location: Central Library

When: Jul 5, 2008 12:00:00 AM
Where: San Diego Public Library in San Diego,California
Posted by:evdb

Central Library Book Sales - The Central Library's book sales are run by the Friends of the Central Library every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Hours are: Friday - 9:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.; Saturday - 9:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.; and, Sunday - 1 - 5 p.m. There are special book items, videos, maps, etc. Prices, unless noted on the items, are: hardbacks $1, large paperback $1, small pocketbooks $.50 or 3 for $1, records and audiocassettes $1, CDs and videos $2. Central Friends (a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation) will be happy to receive your tax-deductible donations of new and used books, records, tapes, CDs, etc. to help maintain the Book Sales. Note: Donations may be taken to Central Library during the Book Sale hours only. For special arrangements to pick-up donations, contact Central Friends at 619-236-5836 (machine), or 619-463-4333, or call the Central Library at 619-236-5800. As part of its support for the San Diego Public Library, The City of San Diego has joined all of the Friends' groups in a dollar-for-dollar "Matching Fund" program, to double the amount of your donations. We are grateful for the support. For more information on all our book sales, see our Book Sales Web page.
Location: Central Library

When: Jul 5, 2008 12:00:00 AM
Where: San Diego Public Library in San Diego,California
Posted by:evdb

American Conference Institute's annual conference continues its tradition this year by bringing together key industry leaders and government representatives in order to discuss the critical issues impacting this ever changing landscape.

Susan Kim's The Joy Luck Club, adapted from the Amy Tan novel, tells the story of four Chinese-immigrant mothers and their relationships with their American-born daughters. The play is made up of vignettes, which look deep into the Chinese pasts of the mothers and then shift back to the present day. The mothers share a sense of failure at being unable to connect with their daughters, and the sacrifices they made in order to come to America are played out like ghosts that come back to haunt them.

Contact info: (888) 568-2678
events@asianamericanrep.org

http://www.myspace.com/sdjoyluckclub
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=19800075891
http://www.asianamericanrep.org/season.html

(Performances are Friday, Saturday & Sunday ONLY)

$30 Opening Night Gala (Aug. 15)
$20 General Admission
$15 Group Rate, Military, Seniors, Actors Alliance
$10 Students

The Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis, composed of 15 of the finest jazz soloists and ensemble players, is the resident orchestra at Jazz at Lincoln Center

The Friends of the Rancho Buena Vista Adobe host the fifth annual Bluegrass and Ice Cream Social on Sunday, July 27th from 4 to 6:30 p.m. The nationally acclaimed traditional bluegrass band Virtual Strangers Bluegrass Band, www.virtualstrangersbluegrass.com, will perform. Tickets are $10 and include an ice cream sundae or root beer float.

Tickets are available through VisTix. Purchase online at: www.vistixonline.com, by phone: (760) 726-2114, or in person at the box office: 600 Eucalyptus Avenue. Tickets are also available at the La Tiendita gift shop at the Rancho and can be purchased at the door. For more information, call (760) 639-6164.

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San Diego Marketing Boot Camp
Guerrilla Tactics to Drive Massive Amounts of Traffic to Your Business

Learn how to thrive even in a recession using guerrilla marketing strategies that they just don’t teach you anywhere else. Discover how to attract more new clients, eliminate your competition and dominate your market. Proven strategies to triple your referrals and sell more to your existing customers. Live demos, examples, scripts and handouts. If you're really serious about growing your business then
you must attend this workshop. Lunch provided.

The Boot Camp will be held at:

Trio Display
10373 Roselle Street
San Diego, CA 92121

To Register, Read Testimonials or See a Detailed Agenda Visit:
http://www.SanDiegoMarketingBootCamp.com or call
David Carleton 858-442-3131

Seating is limited so please register today

TUESDAY July 22, 2008 9AM - 5PM

The Hillcrest Comedy Show - second Sundays at the Bamboo Lounge- 8pm! The show features stand-up comedians performing original material and usually runs about 90 minutes long.

www.myspace.com/hillcrestcomedy

*drink & food specials*

1475 University Ave (University & Normal)

Career Leader Assessment

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Written by J.T. Rogers, Directed by David Ellenstein "If you choose to vanish you probably won't be found" are the haunting early words in Madagascar. In one hotel room overlooking the Spanish steps in Rome, three Americans find themselves alone in three different periods of time. What ensues is a taut and challenging drama about purity and ideals. The disappearance of a loved one connects this sorrowful trio as each individual story of how and why they are here comes to light. The characters' stories weave back and forth contradicting, clarifying, and deepening the resonance of each as they unfold. This powerful new voice in the American theatre promises to deliver maximum impact in our intimate theatre. Opening July 5, 2008 at 8.00 pm.

As apart of the Downtown Art Walk Bacio Boutique will be holding a image consulting workshop. Find out what cuts and colors fit your body shape and skin tone. Receive a specialized color pallet suggestion reference guide. And tips to accentuate your assets. Accessory gift for guest. Special Guest: Vanessa Wang Clinque Makeup Artist will help you find the perfect shades for your skin tone.
RSVP today to reserve your parking pass.
Date: August 9,2008
Time: 11:00 AM, 1:00 PM, 3:00 PM
Location: 121 E. Grand Avenue, Escondido, California 92025
Phone: w(760)743-4800

Join us for a day of fun and shopping! Belive it or not the new school year is just around the corner to celebrate the end of summer we are throwing a party. We will have a DJ snacks, special Back to School Savings and new arrivals. Don't miss out on a day of fun and fashion.

Date: August 2, 2008Time: 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Location: 121 E. Grand Avenue, Escondido, California 92025
Phone: (760)743-4800

2008 CA Vegetable Consultants Symposium

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The San Diego Model Railroad will be presenting Circus Family Days, August 16th and 17th. Join in the festivities as the Model Railroad Museum presents an over the top, high flying, spectacular celebration. All families will be greeted by our wacky clowns, circus band, as well as plenty of performers and games located throughout the Museum.
Museum hours are from Tuesday thru Friday 11 am to 4 pm; Saturday and Sunday from 11 am to 5 pm. Admission: $6.00 Adults, $5.00 seniors, $3.00 Students with I.D., $2.50 Active Military, and children under 15 are FREE. For more information please contact the San Diego Model Railroad Museum at: 1649 El Prado San Diego, CA 92101; (619) 696-0199; email Aparra@sdmrm.org

The 6th Annual Wags for Wishes is one of the largest comprehensive dogs shows on the West Coast! The best part about Wags is everyone can participate. We have five different events that your dog can participate in. Some require pre registration, please review the event descriptions to learn more. Come and see what your dog can do! All well-behaved dogs are welcomed! Vist the website at http://www.wagsforwishes.com

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@ the Blues Stage!

WINNER - 2008 Blues Artist on the Rise
FINALIST - 2008 International Blues Challenge
FINALIST - 2008 Best Self-Produced CD
www.LaurieMorvan.com

WINNER - 2008 Blues Artist on the Rise
FINALIST - 2008 International Blues Challenge
FINALIST - 2008 Best Self-Produced CD
www.LaurieMorvan.com

Explorer Connection '08

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From playing with big bands, such as Quincy Jones, to performing on the Ed Sullivan Show, Bill Watrous has done it all.

The multi-instrumentalist group Rusted Root integrated the Grateful Dead's jam-heavy rock with percussion influences based on the music of Africa, the Middle East, and Latin America. The six-piece formed in Pittsburgh in 1990 with Michael Glabicki (vocals, guitar), Liz Berlin (vocals, percussion), Patrick Norman (bass, vocals), and Jim Donovan (drums, percussion) as the initial lineup, though John Buynak (percussion, winds) and Jim DiSpirito (percussion) joined later that year. Rusted Root's self-produced debut album When I Woke appeared in 1994 on Polygram. With support from college radio and a good buzz from the band's entrancing live show, When I Woke became quite successful in alternative circles during 1995-1996, especially with singles such as "Send Me On My Way" and "Ecstasy." In mid-1996, Rusted Root released the Evil Ways EP, a compilation of live tracks with the band's contributions to the movies Twister and Home for the Holidays. Rusted Root's second album, Remember, followed in October. Produced by Jerry Harrison, it reached the Top 40 in its first week of release. A self-titled LP followed in 1998. ~ John Bush, All Music Guide Guitarist, bassist, and vocalist Pete Francis Heimbold originally gained a cult following as one-third of the group Dispatch. Heimbold was all of 21 years old when he met up with guitarist/bassist/songwriter Chad Urmston and drummer Brad Corrigan at Middlebury College in Vermont, where the three formed a band under the moniker One Fell Swoop, but soon changed the name to Dispatch due to a St. Louis group also with the name One Fell Swoop. Between 1995 and 2001, Dispatch put out five releases and toured the East Coast and Midwest, regularly sold out shows, and developed a strong following. After six-odd years of touring, the group decided to take an extended hiatus and Heimbold seized the opportunity by cutting his first solo record, Untold. He chose to release the album under his first and middle name, Pete Francis (only slightly confusing fans of Dispatch), which served as a signal to the new direction he was taking in his songwriting. Untold was released to positive reviews in May of 2003. As an interesting side note, Pete Francis' father, Charles A. Heimbold, is the United States ambassador to Sweden. ~ Gregory McIntosh, All Music Guide

The Detroit based hip-hop "supergroup" has a rather dramatic story to go along with the story of its membership, Dark Lotus was -- at its outset and at its core -- the result of a collaboration between Insane Clown Posse and Twiztid. With the announcement that each member -- Violent J, Shaggy 2 Dope, Jamie Madrox, and Monoxide Child -- would act as a "petal" of the lotus, and that there would be six petals on this particular "flower," speculation ran wild among Psychopathic Records' fan base as to who would be filling out those positions. While still a four-piece, however, Dark Lotus recorded the single "Echoside," which appeared on Insane Clown Posse's Amazing Jeckel Brothers. Shortly thereafter, it was made public that the fifth petal would be Blaze Ya Dead Homie. With Blaze entering into an on-again off-again period with ICP's label, it appeared that Esham the Unholy may be taking the fifth petal role, but Blaze soon returned and kept his spot. Eventually, a sixth petal was found when Violent J took the young rapper Marz on board after ICP's 2000 tour. With the formation in place, Dark Lotus released their debut full-length, 2001's Tales from the Lotus Pod. While response was good from the Juggalo camp, internal tensions were high, and soon Marz left the group. ABK came on board to fill in the vacancy, in addition to recording his own vocals on the reissue of the debut album, which was stripped of all Marz' work. In 2004, the "new look" Dark Lotus released their second album, Black Rain, but it was to be the last with ABK, who would leave in 2006 after the group's tour. It was assumed that Dark Lotus had finished, but in late 2006, it was announced that the group would indeed continue. In 2008, they returned with their third album, The Opaque Brotherhood. An EP was recorded and sold exclusively on the subsequent tour. ~ Chris True, All Music Guide

The UK’s biggest female star, Natasha Bedingfield, is launching her first-ever headlining U.S. tour with a 20-city schedule that kicks off in Myrtle Beach, S.C., on May 21. The British songstress, whose albums have sold in excess of 6 million worldwide, has joined forces with Verizon Wireless to further connect with fans via mobile technology. Bedingfield, whose “Unwritten” was the first single by a British female to hit No. 1 on the U.S. Billboard pop chart in 19 years, has long made female independence and inspiration the subject of her songs. Her tour includes support from two strong female acts, the Veronicas and Kate Voegele. Tickets for Natasha Bedingfield’s Verizon VIP Tour are on sale at www.Livenation.com. In addition, lucky Verizon Wireless customers who download Natsaha’s content via their V CAST-enabled handsets will have a chance to win a pair of tickets sent directly to their phones. “Nothing is more exciting than taking it to the stage and performing my songs live,” Natasha Bedingfield says. “Having toured around the world, I couldn't be more thrilled to finally be embarking on my first tour of the U.S. with Verizon, who is always at the forefront of mobile technology and great new music. It’s going to be a wicked summer run.” “This is a tour that spotlights smart, strong young artists doing what they do best,” says Ed Ruth, director of digital music for Verizon. “Natasha Bedingfield, the Veronicas and Kate Voegele are representatives of a new generation of talented female artists speaking out on what’s important to them, and mobile technology is a big part of that movement. Verizon Wireless delivers the opportunity for all three artists to interact directly with fans, who can download their music, get tickets to the show and create an on-going dialogue with both before and after their performance.” Verizon Wireless extends the Natasha Bedingfield experience before and after each show by delivering the following at each venue: The Natasha Bedingfield Experience Customers who download Natasha Bedingfield music, ringtones or ringback tones will be automatically entered into a sweepstakes, and twenty customers will win a chance to meet Natasha in person. These lucky winners will enjoy a special session with Natasha as she takes group photos, performs acoustically and answers fans’ questions. It’s the ultimate backstage experience. Duet Contest Fans will have a shot at their 15 minutes of fame with the “Pocketful of Sunshine” Duet Contest. By creating a thirty-second video or audio clip of their rendition of “Pocketful of Sunshine,” fans can submit their video online to become one of the finalists at www.VerizonVIPtour.com. Five finalists per concert city will record their duet on Verizon Wireless’ mobile recording studio bus. Entries will be judged by Natasha, and the grand prize winner will be selected to record a duet with her and perform live onstage in front of family and friends. Green Screen At select shows, fans have the opportunity to star in a music video with an image of Natasha virtually via a green screen. Fans can choose to appear as though they are performing “Pocketful of Sunshine” with Natasha. Video clips will be sent directly to fans via their mobile phones to share with their friends. Mobile Tickets Verizon Wireless customers in each of the tour cities who have downloaded any type of Natasha Bedingfield mobile content from V CAST will be entered for a chance to win one of 25 pairs of tickets. These loyal customers and fans will receive a mobile ticket sent directly to their phones that is good for two seats to the hottest show in town. Song ID Song ID Stations will be set up at each venue to demonstrate to fans how to use V CAST Song ID to listen to any Natasha Bedingfield song and discover the title, artist and album info for free. Fans can identify any song and then easily purchase it, the matching ringtone or ringback tone with just one click. The Natasha Bedingfield VIP tour is in support of her latest album, Pocketful of Sunshine, which has already spawned the hit singles “Love Like This” (featuring Sean Kingston) and the title track. Her first album, Unwritten, made her something of an overnight success in the UK and Europe with Top 10 hits, “Single,” “These Words” and the title track. Bedingfield has taken the U.S. by storm as well, especially with Pocketful of Sunshine, which was No. 3 on Billboard’s Top 200 during its first week, making it the highest album debut of her career. “Unwritten” was the most played song of 2006/2007 and is the theme song for the hit MTV show “The Hills.” The Veronicas, 23-year-old Australian twin sisters Lisa and Jessica Origliasso, have become major stars thanks to their catchy pop-punk debut album, 2006’s The Secret Life Of… which has sold over 1 million units worldwide and their latest CD, the electro-rock Hook Me Up, which will be released in the U.S. by Sire Records this summer. With its minimalist beats, killer hooks and sassy vocals, Hook Me Up has already scored two Top 5 singles and gone multi-platinum Down Under. A welcome addition to Natasha’s tour, the Veronicas have received raves for their recent live shows in Los Angeles and in New York. As Blender.com noted of an April show in Manhattan, “These girls can sing. And they flip off rock-star moves with the ease of stadium-trained pros.” Entertainment Weekly recently spotlighted Kate Voegele as being among the best of “the new golden age of female singer-songwriters” and Billboard hailed her as “An Artist to Watch in ’08.” And with good reason: Voegele’s MySpace/Interscope debut, Don’t Look Away, is generating major heat, going Top 5 on Billboard’s Digital Album Chart. In addition, the number of song plays on Voegele’s MySpace page has hit the jaw-dropping 15 million-plus mark. Voegele, who has shared stages with the likes of Dave Matthews, the Wreckers and John Mellencamp, performed at two consecutive Farm-Aid concerts and played to packed houses at clubs and theaters nationwide, has a recurring guest-starring role on The CW Network’s hit TV series “One Tree Hill.” The 21-year-old singer-songwriter/guitarist plays Mia, and over the course of a recent multi-episode arc, performed several songs from her strikingly radiant album, including the lead single “Only Fooling Myself.” Fans can download Natasha’s songs, including her latest single, “Pocketful of Sunshine,” as ringback tones, true tones and full-song downloads, both over-the-air and on their PCs via V CAST Music. Customers will be charged $1.99 per megabyte for data usage when downloading ringtones or ringback tones. However, megabyte pricing is not charged for downloading music, or text, picture and video messaging. For more information on mobile music from Verizon Wireless, visit a Verizon Wireless Communications Store, call 1-800-2 JOIN IN or visit www.verizonwireless.com/music. For information on Natasha Bedingfield, visit www.VerizonVIPtour.com. For information on the Veronicas, visit www.theveronicas.com. For information on Kate Voegele, visit www.katevoegele.com.

Musical Performance featuring Port O'Brien, The Builders and the Butchers

Madonna, the world's tastiest sweetheart, has announced more non-stop treats for her legions of legendary and devoted fans. Following the latest news that "HARD CANDY" has debuted at Number 1 around the globe, it has been confirmed that Madonna's "STICKY & SWEET TOUR" will begin (hip) hopping around the world on August 23rd in Cardiff, Wales with stops in major European markets through September including London (11-September) and Paris (20-September). The North American leg of the "STICKY & SWEET TOUR" begins October 3rd at the Izod Center in East Rutherford, New Jersey, with stops at New York's Madison Square Garden on October 6th and 7th, followed by performances in Boston, Chicago, Los Angeles and more before stopping at Miami's Dolphin Stadium on November 26th. Madonna's "STICKY & SWEET" tour will also visit Mexico and South America later this year.