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Public Art: Why Buy the Cow?

Public Art: Why Buy the Cow?

In case you fell in love with one of the bovines in La Jolla’s CowParade and feel that you must have it, I have just learned that they will be auctioned at a fundraiser on Saturday, July 11 from 6pm – 10pm at the newly opened Robert Paine Scripps Forum at Scripps Institution for Oceanography. […]

April 30, 2009 | By | Reply More
Don’t Wait – the Cows Are Mooving On

Don’t Wait – the Cows Are Mooving On

“Whacky” is not a word usually used to describe La Jolla, but since the arrival of 40 artfully-painted full-size bovines – it’s the perfect descriptor. The colorful fiberglass cows are on display throughout the village and they make me – and a lot of other people – smile as we go about our business. The […]

April 20, 2009 | By | Reply More
La Jolla Farmers’ Market

La Jolla Farmers’ Market

The La Jolla farmers’ market is a perfect example of a really cool thing that doesn’t get on the radar screen of most visitors. It’s held every Sunday from 9am – 1pm on the playground of La Jolla Elementary on “upper Girard.” That’s the part of our main drag that extends south of Pearl Street. […]

May 18, 2008 | By | Reply More
Inside Scoop on the US Open

Inside Scoop on the US Open

I live in La Jolla and I’m a travel writer. What that means is that, in addition to enjoying my home town’s great weather, beautiful surroundings, and range of cultural and recreational options, I also see La Jolla as a travel destination. And what I see sometimes drives me batty. People flock to La Jolla, […]

May 5, 2008 | By | 1 Reply More