1. art and entertainment

April 2015 Community Calendar
Events
April 5 & 19 Art in the Park: 10-4pm. Offered the 1st and 3rd
Sunday of each month. Held at Spreckels Park, between 6th and 7th
Street and Orange Ave. Local artists show and sell their talents.
April 7 Pamina Wine Dinner with Chef Fred Piehl of The
Smoking Goat. 6:30-9pm. 1015 Orange Ave. (619)437-6087.
leroyskitchenandlounge.com
April 11 Coronado Soroptimist Gala at the Coronado
Marriott Resort and Spa. Proceeds benefit education for women
and girls to overcome adversity, domestic violence and human
trafficking. Local ‘Legends’ will also be honored at the event.
$75. Coronadosoroptinist.org
April 16 Empty Bowls: 5-6pm, at Coronado High School. Purchase
a ceramic bowl made by a high school student for $10, fill it with soup
for $20. Proceeds benefit Empty Bowls and international effort to fight
hunger. 650 D Ave., Coronado, CA 92118 (619) 522-8907.
April 18 & 19 90th Annual Coronado Flower Show:
Sat. 1pm-4pm & Sun 10am-4pm. The largest tented flower show in the
nation. Various displays are on exhibit with continuous entertainment
and beer garden. Event is held at Spreckels Park located on Orange Ave.
between 6th and 7th Avenues. Admission is $5, children under 12 are
free. coronadoflowershow.com
April 18 Coronado Spring Fling, Flappers and Flowers:
6:30-9:30pm. The event will feature live entertainment, food samplings
from 25 local restaurants, local craft beer and fine wine. Wear 1920’s
dress or Coronado Casual. Non-members $65, members $40.
www.coronadofloralassoc.com/spring-fling/
April 26 Motocars on Mainstreet, 10am-3pm, the 25th Annual
Coronado MainStreet Car Show, featuring over 400 restored classic, hot
rod and custom cars & trucks. The event takes place between Rotary
Plaza and Star Park adjacent to the Coronado Visitor Center at 1100
Orange Ave., Coronado, CA 92118. www.coronadomainstreet.com
Throughout 2015 - Balboa Park Centennial
Celebration: 100 years ago, in honor of the completion of
the Panama Canal, the people of San Diego came together to host a
phenomenal party. Elevate, Celebrate and Promote 100 years past
and 100 years future with events throughout 2015.
celebratebalboapark.org
The Arts & Exhibits
Coronado Museum of History and Art – Opens March 5th
INSPIRED, 100 Years of Coronado Schools: enjoy the new exhibit
at the Coronado Museum. Open weekdays 9am- 5pm and weekends
10 am- 5pm $5 Adults, $3 Seniors, children under 12 are free. 1100
Orange Ave. coronadohistory.org
Lamb’s Players Theatre – Through 3/29 You Cant Take It
with You : George S. Kaufman and Moss Hart’s comic masterpiece
set during America’s Great Depression is as fresh, funny and relevant
as ever. Packed with memorable characters this classic is a triumph of
freedom, love and fireworks! • 4/10 – 5/17 Freud’s Last Stand C.S.
Lewis & Sigmund Freud meet at the beginning of WWII for a fascinating
discussion, both profound and humorous, on God, Love, Sex and Death.
1142 Orange Ave, Coronado. 619-435-6000 or lambsplayers.org
Coronado Playhouse – 3/27 – 5/3 Boeing, Boeing American
bachelor Bernard is happily engaged to Gloria. And to Gabriella. And
to Gretchen. Having successfully juggled the arrivals and departures
of these three gorgeous flight attendants, things are about to get
turbulent. Weather delays and a new speedier Boeing jet see all three
invading his apartment at the same time. Don’t miss this hilarious Tony
Award®-winning farce. coronadoplayhouse.com Through 5/3. 1835
Strand Way. 619-435-4856
CoSA – 4/24 & 4/25 and 5/1,5/2, &5/3 BIG FISH presented by
Coronado School of the Arts. A New Broadway Musical featuring lyrics
by Tony nominee Andrew Lippa and the new book by screenwriter John
August. Cosasandiego.org.
Emerald C Gallery – 4/3 5-8 pm, enjoy entertainment from Bella
Grace while enjoying featured jewelry artist Vicki Riggs Designs. 4/10
6-8pm Local student artists from Coronado School of the Arts will be
on display. Entertainment provided by Stacy Antonel. 4/17 Artist Sammi
Dulay creates precious metal jewelry and will customize an item for
you while there. Refreshments provided for all events. 619-996-3315.
emeraldc.com/events.
Village Theater – Enjoy the beautifully restored and state-of-the-art
movie theater. 619-437-6161. Box office opens 15 minutes before the
first show time. 820 Orange Avenue. 619-437-6161.
Coronado Library – 4/24 Vania Pimertel, concert pianist presents
works by Bach, Beethoven, Brahms and Barber at the Coronado
Library’s Winn room from 7-8pm. (619) 522-7390. Coroando.ca.us/
library.
The Visitor Center provides information, maps, brochures and discounted tickets to San Diego Zoo, Old Town Trolley Tours,
Midway Museum, and Flagship Cruises and Events. Volunteers lead walking tours of Coronado and of the Hotel del Coronado.
Open daily. Located at the Museum of History and Art, 1100 Orange Ave. (619) 437-8788 www.coronadovisitorcenter.com
April 2015 Community Calendar
Tours
Gondola Tour on San Diego Bay – Your passport to Italy
in Coronado - Guests may bring their own beverage; ice buckets,
glassware, and wine openers are supplied. Cruises available weekdays
3pm to midnight and weekends 11 am to midnight. Reservations are
required. 503 Grand Caribe Causeway, Coronado, CA 92118
619-429-6317
Hotel del Coronado Tour – 90-minute tour of the historic hotel.
Mon., Wed. & Fri 10:30am; Sat & Sun 2pm, $15. Reservations required.
619-437-8788. CoronadoVisitorCenter.com
Coronado Heritage Walk – A 90-minute walking tour. Starting at
the Coronado Museum through downtown along Ocean Blvd.,the Hotel
del Coronado, ending at the Coronado Museum with free admission.
Includes souvenir booklet on Coronado’s historic homes. Wed 10:30,
$10. Reservations required. 619-437-8788. CoronadoVisitorCenter.com
Coronado Walking Tour – 90 minute tour showcasing Coronado’s
beginnings; Tues, Thurs and Sat 11am. Meet at Glorietta Bay Inn.
No reservations needed. $12 619-435-5993 CoronadoWalkingTour.com
Coronado Tree Tour – through Spreckels Park, 90 minutes,
$10. By appointment. 619-435-1764
Segway Coronado Bayside Tour – Call for reservations
at 619-694-7702. SegwayofCoronado.com
Coronado Bike and Kayak Tours – Kayak on San Diego Bay
or take a 10 mile, 2 hour tour of Coronado on a bike. 201 1st St,
Coronado, CA 92118 Phone: 858-454-1010
Flagship Cruises & Events Jet Boat Patriot Tour
A high speed 30 minute tour of San Diego Bay. Child $22,
Adult $27. 619-234-4111 SDHE.com
So Cal Food Tour – Offered Fridays at 11am and Sundays at 2pm.
Private tours also available. Stop in for a bite at local restaurants while
taking a 1.5 hour tour around town. Contact Barbara at 1-800-9793370 or socalfoodtours.com
Wheel Fun PeDals – is now offering a Guided Bike Tour of
Coronado. Starting at the Hotel del Coronado, Wheel Fun Bikes
will take you on a leisurely ride around Coronado - the Crown Jewel.
619-342-7244
Coronado Food Tour – a light hearted walking tour with stops
at local eateries. Tour is 3 hours, Tues. Wed. & Thurs. Reservations
required. (619)940-7188 Coronadofoodtour.com
Cornado Golf Cars – take your own tour around the island.
1-888-578-2388. coronadogolfcars.com
Save the Date
May 9 Coronado Hospital Foundation
28th Annual Gala
May 10 Coronado Historic Home Tour
May 17 Navy MWR Annual Bay Bridge Run/Walk
Live Music
Costa Azul - Tuesday, Friday and Saturday nights. 1031 Orange Ave.
619-435-3525
Hotel del Coronado – Babcock & Story Lounge 1500 Orange Ave.
619-522-8490 Tuesday-Saturday 7-11pm
Leroy’s Kitchen + Lounge – 1015 Orange Ave, 619-437-6087
Sunday’s, Wednesday’s and Thursday’s.
Ferry Landing – Concerts Saturdays and Sundays from
2pm-5pm 4/4 Robert Adam of Steal Dawn, 4/5 Three Chord Justice,
4/11 The Swamp Critters, 4/12 Ginger Cowgirl &, The Silver Spurs,
4/18 Breezn, 4/19 It’s Never 2L8, 4/25 The Barnacles, 4/26 Coronado
Big Band. Farmers Market: 4/7, 4/14, 4/21, 4/28 2:30 pm-6 pm
coronadoferrylandingshops.com
Vigilucci’s Ristorante – 1300 Orange Ave 619-522-0946,
Piano Bar Nightly starting at 6pm.
Around Town
Coronado Library – 640 Orange Ave. 619-522-7390. Enjoy the
historic and active community hub of Coronado. The library offers
a valuable collection of books, audio-visual, and other library and
information resources to meet the informational, recreational, and
cultural needs of the community . Coronado.ca.us/library. MondayThursday 10 am to 9 pm Friday-Saturday 10 am to 6 pm. Weekly crafts
for kids on Tuesdays at 3 pm.
Community Center 1845 Strand Way Coronado, CA 92118.
The Community Center has a vast array of activities, classes and
events available to visitors and residents, everything from Stand up
paddleboard classes to a climbing wall. Check out a full listing at
coronado.ca.us
Families
Junior Rangers & Nature Tours at Silver Strand State Beach
– Kids age 7 to 12. Eco-activities: walks, presentations, games,
investigations, art, and more! Most Saturdays at 3:30pm. Kids can earn
the Junior Ranger badge and other awards as they progress through
the activities. Nature Walk Sundays 1:30pm-2: 30pm at Silver Strand
State Beach. Look for animals and plants in various habitats of the
state beach. Meet outside lifeguard headquarters at 5000 Highway 75,
Coronado; look for the tall tower on the ocean side of the highway.
For more information, contact Heather Sanderson at
[email protected] or (619)823-5801
Seniors
Coronado Senior Association – RSVP 619-435-2616
1019 7th Street All events are free and held at the Senior Center unless
otherwise noted. 4/6, 4/13, 4/20, 4/27 Bingo. Must be 18+ to
play. Minimum of $10 to play and win cash! 4/1, 4/22 Craft class
9:30-Noon for a small fee. RSVP. Free Film Forums 1:30pm on
4/10 “Appalosa” (2008) and “Tales of Manhattan” (1942), 4/24
“The Captains Paradise” (1953). Legal Appointments for paid
members of the Senior Center only - 20 minute free consultations,
by advance reservation only. 4/20 Senior Tech Help with students
from Coronado will assist you for free with any tech question you may
have at the Senior Center from 3:15-4:00. 4/29 Lunch and quarterly
meeting at the Senior Center 12pm. Reservations Required by 4/25. Price: Members $6 Non-members $7.