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Balboa Park Summer Nights

2009-06-11T13:57:00.000-07:00

Performances, exhibits, lectures, films, and special musical interludes fill summer evenings in Balboa Park.

Twilight in the Park kicks-off a free concert series on June 16 with Breez’n. Twilight’s live music under the stars has been delighting visitors to the Park for 29 years, and programs range from military bands and Dixieland jazz to big band swing and Latin salsa. Concerts run...

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San Diego welcomes Sally Ride, America's first woman in space for talk and book signing on June 13th

2009-06-05T15:24:00.000-07:00

Dr. Sally Ride, America's First Woman in Space, will be at the San Diego Air & Space Museum on June 13th for a talk and book signing. Attendees will hear about Dr. Ride's personal exploration of our fragile home planet as she shares excerpts from her newest book Mission: Planet Earth.

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Slow Down: Cultural Cuisine in San Diego

2009-06-01T23:22:00.000-07:00

Back in 1986, someone had the bright idea of opening a McDonald's in the center of Rome. In protest, a journalist and activist named Carlo Petrini started the “Slow Food” movement as a critique on fast food life. Members are dedicated to “eco-gastronomy” by supporting the small farmer, local artisans and preserving cultural food traditions. Championed in the United State by Alice Waters, the legendary founder of Berkeley’s Chez Panisse restaurant, the Slow Food movement has grown to more than 90,000 members internationally.

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Experience the Sensation of Flight via FLIGHTLINE, the New Zip Line Ride at the San Diego Wild Animal Park

2009-06-01T23:03:00.000-07:00

As a the child of an airline executive, I have enjoyed flying in all manners of aircraft. I even spent 8 years as a flight attendant, working my way up from 36 passenger turbo-prop planes that ran from San Diego to Los Angeles, to 12+ hour flights on jumbo 747s to the far reaches of the world. To this day, I am still in awe of the feeling of soaring above the earth whenever I travel by air.

Last week, I was able to take the experience of flight to a whole new level - via "Flightline", a 2/3 mile long zip line high above the San Diego Zoo's Wild Animal Park in Escondido, CA. The ride has a 450 ft. drop at the top, and takes you over the several park exhibits below. The cost is $70 in addition to park admission (1/3 of that fee goes to Zoo Conservation programs) and is already mostly full on the weekends so plan ahead or try going for a weekday flight.

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We're Back!

2009-02-01T07:43:00.000-08:00

San Diego At Large is back! Starting today (2/1/09), daily "tweets" have returned - if you haven't done so already, be sure to follow SDatLarge on Twitter. The San Diego At Large weekly Podcast will be returning soon too. Thanks to all of our loyal followers and supporters!

We are on a road trip this week, so no podcast, however...

2008-07-14T01:00:00.000-07:00

Here are a few of our picks for fun things and interesting things to do in San Diego this week:

Monday 7/14 - "A 5th of Blues" performs at Humphrey's Back Stage Music Club, 7PM-11PM, Free, http://tinyurl.com/55xrdw

Tuesday 7/15 - Free Museum Day for SD Museum of Art, Museum of Man, Japanese Friendship Garden (limited) and more, http://tinyurl.com/5bo9hg

Wednesday 7/16 - Ocean Beach (OB) Certified Farmer's Market, 4PM-8PM, 4900 block of Newport between Bacon & Cable, http://tinyurl.com/5cwaj4

Thursday 7/17 - Taste of Bird Rock in La Jolla, 5PM - 9PM, Tix: $25 adults, $15 kids, http://tinyurl.com/6d6aon

Friday 7/18 - Chocolate & Wine Pairing 4 course Dinner at The Shores Restaurant in La Jolla, $55++, http://tinyurl.com/5gqch6

Saturday 7/19 - 34th Annual Gay (LGBT) Pride Parade in Hillcrest, 11AM-2:30PM, Pride Festival events all weekend, http://tinyurl.com/3dcahy

Sunday 7/20 - Pacific Beach (PB) Concert on the Green w/ Theo & the Zydeco Patrol, 4PM-6:30PM, Kate Sessions Park, http://www.pbconcerts.org/

We'll be back with a new episode later this month. In the mean time, follow us on Twitter for daily updates on more fun and interesting things to do every day in San Diego at http://www.twitter.com/sdatlarge

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To share feedback or submit an event to our editors, please call the San Diego At Large hotline at 619-866-4589 or send an email to sdatlarge@gmail.com.

Have a great week!

San Diego At Large Podcast - Epidode 8 is here

2008-07-08T08:12:00.000-07:00

This week we highlight musical theater in the Gaslamp Quarter, Wynton Marsalis in Little Italy, an outdoor movie premiere in La Jolla, Shakespeare in Balboa Park and an all-day tailgate party in East Village. All of the details can be heard by clicking the title link above or going to http://sdatlarge.libsyn.com/rss. Thanks for listening, have a great week!

3 days of cool sunshine in happening San Diego

2008-07-08T07:59:00.001-07:00

Here is a link to recent piece about San Diego from the Seattle Times:

Once upon a time, San Diego was known mostly as a playground for families, thanks to the San Diego Zoo (and its crowd-pleasing pandas)...

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San Diego At Large Social Network Launched

2008-06-30T01:34:00.000-07:00

Just launched the San Diego At Large social network at http://sdatlarge.ning.com. Join us in the forums and post reviews on your activities in San Diego. You can also post your events here.

San Diego At Large Podcast - Epidode 7 is Posted

2008-06-29T03:31:00.000-07:00

Wow, summer is in full swing! We have a bunch of fun things highlighted in the latest episode of the San Diego At Large Podcast for the week of June 29th-July 5th. Featured events include Gershwin at the Globe, Bob Weir at Humphrey's, and Otmar Leibert at Anthology. Plus "The Sky Tonight" Planetarium show at the Reuben H. Fleet, a fireworks cruise aboard the historic Californian and Marvin Hamlisch conducts the San Diego Symphony Summer Pops. To listen, click the title above or go listen in iTunes or Zune. Follow us on Twitter for daily updates on more fun
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San Diego At Large Podcast - Episode 6 now available

2008-06-23T10:52:00.000-07:00

Our most recnt episode of the San Diego At Large podcast is now available, including all kinds of great things to do in San Diego the week of June 22nd - June 28th.

Highlights includes San Diego Restaurant Week, open air concerts and the La Jolla Festival of the Arts. Listen online now: http://sdatlarge.libsyn.com/rss or through iTunes: http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=280698356

One Week Hiatus - June 15-21, 2008

2008-06-12T08:12:00.000-07:00

San Diego At Large is taking a week off to recharge the batteries. Will be back next week! In the mean time, be sure to follow us on Twitter (www.twitter.com/sdatlarge) for daily updates of fun and interesting things to do in San Diego.

Have a great week!

2008-06-07T15:14:00.000-07:00

The newest edition of the San Diego At Large Podcast is ready for download, with great ideas for things to do in San Diego the week of June 8th - 13th.

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This episode we cover World Ocean Day activities, including free Ben & Jerry's for help cleaning up La Jolla Shores, the Solana Beach Fiesta Del Sol two day family event, the "Devil Wear's Prada" author discusses her new book at a book signing in La Jolla, the Mainly Mozart festival, Stanley Kubrick's sci-fi classic, 2001: A Space Odyssey screens at the Sherwood Auditorium, professional Ballroom dancing and more!

San Diego At Large Podcast Episode 4 is Posted

2008-05-29T07:21:00.000-07:00

Episode 4 of the San Diego At Large Podcast is posted, check it out in iTunes, the Zune Directory or listen online here.

Follow us on Twitter for daily updates on fun and interesting things to do in San Diego.

Here some of our favorite things to do in San Diego the week of June 1st - June 7th:

Saturday, June 1st
Rock 'n' Roll Marathon Festivities

Tuesday, June 3rd
Traditional Japanese Tea Ceremony

Wednesday, June 4th
Domaine Chandon Wine Tasting

Thursday, June 5th
"Crazy About You" Opening Night

Saturday, June 7th
Beach Tennis USA National Tour

Saturday, June 7th
The Beach Boys in Concert

Send feedback or share your upcoming event details to: sdatlarge@gmail.com

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San Diego At Large Podcast Episode 3 is Live!

2008-05-24T14:18:00.001-07:00

We have published the latest episode of the San Diego At Large Podcast for the week of May 25th - May 31st. This week we feature Spirit West Coast, an Ethnic Food Fair in Balboa Park, a Wine, Cheese & Chocolate festival and more. Check us out in iTunes or click the link above to listen. The San Diego At Large Podcast is a short and sweet overview of fun and interesting things to do in San Diego, published every week. Available in iTunes, Zune and online. Follow us on Twitter (http://www.twitter.com/sdatlarge) for daily updates.

Museum of Man Indian Fair and Market

2008-05-17T07:39:00.001-07:00

Saturday & Saturday, May 17 & 18, 2008, 10:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Celebrate and immerse yourself in Native American culture at the 25th Annual Indian Fair and Market. The event is open to all Museum guests from 10:00 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. each day. With two full days of artists’ sales and demonstrations, music and dancing, traditional foods, crafts for kids, and exhibit tours, there is something for the whole family

San Diego At Large Podcast - Now on iTunes

2008-05-15T13:19:00.000-07:00

We have posted the 2nd episode of the San Diego At Large Podcast for the week of May 18th - 25th. Featuring Festa Siciliana in Little Italy, the North Park Festival of the Arts, kayaking and brunch at Piatti in La Jolla and the Smooth Jazz 98.1 Gaslamp Festival.
Podcast: http://sdatlarge.libsyn.com/rss or listen on iTunes

The San Diego At Large Podcast is Launched!

2008-05-13T18:11:00.001-07:00

Announcing the launch of our San Diego At Large Podcast, a short and sweet weekly podcast featuring the lastest and greatest in America's Finest City. Brought to you by the lifestyle experts at Concierge At Large, Inc.

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Luxury Living in San Diego Featured in the March 2008 San Diego Magazine

2008-03-01T07:20:00.001-08:00

The March issue of San Diego Magazine was released today and the cover story features Concierge At Large, Inc. as the "ultimate insider on the luxury scene." It was great fun to be interviewed for the in-depth piece, written by Julia Beeson Polloreno the magazine's Associate Editor. The luxury "players" featured will have the opportunity to rub elbows next week at a private "release party" at La Costa Resort and Spa.

To read the full story, click here.

Beach Tennis Wins Over San Diego: Game, Set, Match

2008-02-22T12:22:00.000-08:00

Vavi Sport & Social Club introduces popular new sport to the San Diego sands.

VAVi Sport and Social Club is bringing the most popular new sport around to San Diego. Combining the fun and classiness of tennis with the sun and sand of the beach, Vavi is proud to introduce Beach Tennis.

I didn't realize how much fun it was until I actually played it
This fun-filled, fast-paced hybrid sport is becoming the new go-to game for keeping fit, having fun and staying tan. Beach Tennis is played in a beach volleyball court but uses tennis balls and racquets. It's just like tennis except it's all volleys. Play in teams of 4-6 or sign up as a free agent and let Vavi place you on a team.

"It is such a successful sport in other beach cities," said Keith Cunningham, Marketing and Sales Director at VAVi. "Introducing it to San Diego seems quite appropriate."

Beach Tennis is just one of the new sports coming to Vavi this spring. The San Diego adult sports league leader is also rolling out Dodge Ball, Indoor Volleyball and a new Del Mar Soccer League for North County San Diego residents.

With 21,000 members, VAVi has become the most sought-out adult sports and social networking company in the county. The Sport and Social Club brings young-professionals together through a variety of sport leagues, social events, trips and volunteer opportunities.

"I didn't realize how much fun it was until I actually played it," said VAVi member, Chelsey Azcona. "My friends and I have never laughed so hard. At the end of the day, we were tan and tired!"

The new Del Mar soccer league kicks off March 5, Dodge Ball starts March 20 and Indoor Volleyball begins March 26.

Beach Tennis makes its debut Saturday March 29 at Ocean Beach from 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Virgin America Has Arrived in San Diego

2008-02-22T06:33:00.000-08:00

Virgin America began service between its base of San Francisco International Airport and San Diego International Airport last week. Currently offering three flights a day to Francisco now (and expanding to five daily flights on March 9.) Convenient connecting flights also are available from SAN via SFO to New York's JFK International and Washington Dulles International airports.

"As California's home-town airline, we're bringing cutting-edge technology and the best in entertainment to the skies and we're thrilled to now link two of the state's most beautiful cities," said Virgin America President and CEO David Cush. "We think that San Diegans will find that stepping on to a Virgin America plane is unlike any flight experience they've had before."

With power outlets and a video touch-screen at every seat, Virgin America offers guests interactive, on-demand entertainment and in-flight services. Virgin America's brand new planes were created with the tech-savvy traveler in mind and the Red(TM) In-flight Entertainment system allows guests to control what and when they want to eat with a food ordering system on their individual seatback touch-screen. Guests also have access to live TV, 25 films, 3,000 MP3s, videogames and a seat-to-seat chat feature. Virgin America's SFO-SAN fares start at $39* one way in the Main Cabin and $149** one way in First Class.

*All Main Cabin fares are one way. Tickets are non-refundable and non- transferable. All fares require a 7-day advance purchase. Travel must be completed by March 12, 2008. Changes or cancellations can be made for a $40 fee, plus any increase in fare if applicable. Tickets purchased from Virgin America through our reservation call centers will cost an additional $10 per passenger per itinerary. Seats are limited, subject to availability, and may not be available on all flights. The start dates for certain non-stop service are as follows: San Diego (SAN) -- San Francisco (SFO) on February 12, 2008; San Francisco (SFO) -- Seattle (SEA) on March 18, 2008 and Los Angeles (LAX) -- Seattle (SEA) on April 8, 2008. Fares, routes, and schedules are subject to change without notice. Fares do not include Passenger Facility Charges of up to $9 each way, September 11th Security Fees of up to $5 each way and a Federal Segment Tax of $3.50 per domestic segment. A segment is a takeoff and landing. Fares will not be honored retroactively or in exchange for any wholly or partially used ticket.

**All First Class fares are one way. Tickets are non-refundable and non- transferable. All fares require a 3-day advance purchase. Changes or cancellations can be made without a fee, but any increase in fare will apply. Tickets purchased from Virgin America through our reservation call centers will cost an additional $10 per passenger per itinerary. Seats are limited, subject-availability, and may not be available on all flights. The start dates for certain non-stop service are as follows: San Diego (SAN) -- San Francisco (SFO), February 12, 2008. Fares, routes, and schedules are subject-change without notice. Fares do not include Passenger Facility Charges of up -- $9 each way, September 11th Security Fees of up -- $5 each way and a Federal Segment Tax of $3.50 per domestic segment. A segment is a takeoff and landing. Fares will not be honored retroactively or in exchange or any wholly or partially used ticket.

EDITORS NOTE: Virgin America is a U.S. controlled and operated airline with no relation to Virgin Atlantic. The Virgin Group is a minority share investor in the airline.

Hornblower Switches to Biodiesel

2008-02-05T11:36:00.000-08:00

Hornblower Cruises & Events is now the first commercial business operating in the Port of San Diego to voluntarily switch to a domestically produced, environmentally friendly biodiesel fuel. This announcement comes after collaboration between Hornblower, New Leaf Biofuels and General Petroleum, the largest distributor of biofuels in Southern California.

Hornblower operates eight charter yachts, dining cruise and sightseeing vessels -- ranging in size from 80 to 230 feet -- from berthings on the Embarcadero on San Diego's downtown waterfront. Hornblower provides harbor cruises, whale watching, dinner and brunch cruises, as well as private charters in San Diego, as well as in five other ports in California.

"Hornblower has a strong commitment to keeping our oceans clean. Converting to biodiesel is an important step in our continuing effort to reduce our carbon footprint and educate our guests on what we are doing, and what they can do in their own lives," said Hornblower's Director of Marine Services in San Diego, Charles Assimakopoulos.

"Education is an important part of a Hornblower cruise," Assimakopoulos continues, "whether our guests are learning about the migratory patterns and habits of the whales that pass through our waters or admiring the spectacular San Diego skyline, we want them to think about how they can have an impact on the global environmental crisis. Our corporate environmental commitment, Respect Our Planet, guides and outlines the many ways we try to educate our guests about conservation."

Individuals who take cruises on a Hornblower yacht will be able to smell the difference from the non-toxic, non-carcinogenic biodiesel fuel. Vessels in the San Diego Bay were mandated to use Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel fuel and thus improving the emissions produced by vessels by January 1, 2007. Hornblower has taken their emission reduction efforts a step further by voluntarily burning biodiesel with a blend of ultra low sulfur diesel.

"San Diego Bay is home to swimmers, whales, dolphins, fish, seabirds and lots of recreational, commercial and military boaters. By switching to biodiesel we hope to both reduce our impact here, and inspire others to make the same commitment," says Assimakopoulos.

New Leaf Biofuel is a San Diego biodiesel company focused on transforming the way companies fuel their vehicle fleets. New Leaf is focusing on providing biodiesel to the San Diego area. They are currently recruiting San Diego restaurants to participate in the waste vegetable oil collection program.

General Petroleum is the leading fuel and petroleum distributor for the marine, commercial and industrial industries in southern California. GP is a leader in exploration of advancements in the oil and gas distribution industry. From EPA-approved Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel and Diesel Emulsifiers to Bio Diesels, they ensure their customers have the most environmentally friendly fuels available today.

"I've been waiting for a visionary company like Hornblower Cruises & Events to take the first step and a leading role in San Diego's alternative fuel revolution," said Mark Olsen of General Petroleum.

The National Biodiesel Board describes this fuel as: "a renewable fuel that can run in any diesel engine in blends of 20 percent or lower, blended with diesel fuel. It can be made from any vegetable oil or animal fat through a chemical process that removes the glycerin. Biodiesel has added fuel refining capacity to the U.S. with more than 105 biodiesel plants operating currently. Biodiesel significantly cuts harmful environmental emissions, including carbon monoxide and life cycle carbon dioxide. Production tripled between 2005 and 2006, from 75 million gallons to about 250 million gallons."

Hornblower operates 32 vessels that sail from San Francisco, Berkeley, Marina del Rey, Long Beach, Newport Beach and San Diego. In addition to private charters and public cruises, the company hosts special celebration cruises on holidays, including Father's Day, Fourth of July and New Year's Eve, Valentine's Day and Easter.

Jolly Boy Saloon in Old Town To Feature an Absinthe Fountain

2008-02-05T11:12:00.000-08:00

The modern day Jolly Boy Saloon & Restaurant will reopen in March 2008 after an eight-month renovation aimed to re-create the spirit and excitement of its historic namesake.

The original Jolly Boy Saloon débuted on the same grounds in 1854 and at the time was the premiere watering hole and gathering place for local ranchers and seafaring visitors alike.

The new Jolly Boy Saloon is the only bar in San Diego serving traditional Absinthe doses the traditional way - from an antique fountain to authentic glasses from the 1800’s. Absinthe, a drink that was first commercialized in the 1800’s and banned in the U.S. for 95 years, is an anise-flavored spirit derived from herbs. In addition to this traditional drink, the saloon and restaurant will also carry its own private label wine from California’s Round Hill Winery along with a full variety of other wines.

“The restaurant menu includes many items inspired by the saloon’s history,” says General Manager Mick Plemons. “We pay homage to the original saloon’s vibrant past offering not only seafood and steak entrees infused with fresh and organic ingredients, but also heirloom meats like Duroc pork roast which was characteristic of mid 19th century fare.”

The restaurant’s creations include Mahi Mahi Vera Cruz, a filet sautéed in an organic tomato sauce with onions, olives, capers, jalapeños, fresh avocado, and lime wedges served with Spanish rice; Salmon Agave con Fruita, grilled to order and topped with a blue agave infused Maradol papaya salsa accompanied by a cilantro pilaf; and an all-natural 12 ounce roasted Bone in Churrasco, grilled meat using the finest cattle from Rancho de Brandt.

The restaurant features mid-1800’s décor including a finely detailed Mahogany bar, oil lamps and illuminating torches, portraits of Old Town’s famous luminaries, and a functional outdoor caretta or ox-cart, typical of 1850’s Old Town. Guests will be greeted in grand style by sailors singing sea shanties, historical performances and theatrical reenactments and will be invited to partake in interactive gambling “board” games to round off the experience.

Jolly Boy Saloon and Restaurant is perfect for casual gatherings with family and friends. Located in Plaza del Pasado inside Old Town San Diego State Historical Park on San Diego Avenue next to the thriving Plaza del Pasado shops, it will be open everyday from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. for lunch and dinner. For more information, call 619-297-3100 or visit www.jollyboyrestaurant.com or www.plazadelpasado.com.

The Spiderwick Chronicles in IMAX® to be Shown at Mira Mesa Stadium 18

2008-02-02T05:58:00.000-08:00

Regal Entertainment Group Offers Advance tickets for The Spiderwick Chronicles: The IMAX Experience.

“The Spiderwick Chronicles is based on a popular series of books. Watching the adventure in our state-of-the-art IMAX theatres will certainly be an experience that the entire family can enjoy,” stated Dick Westerling, Senior Vice President of Marketing and Advertising for Regal Entertainment Group. “Regal Entertainment Group is proud to make this IMAX experience available in numerous markets across the country.”

In The Spiderwick Chronicles, peculiar things start to happen the moment the Grace family (Jared, his twin brother Simon, sister Mallory and their mom) leave New York and move into the secluded old house owned by their great, great uncle Arthur Spiderwick. Unable to explain the strange disappearances and accidents that seem to be happening on a daily basis, the family blames Jared. When he, Simon and Mallory investigate what's really going on, they uncover the fantastic truth of the Spiderwick estate and of the creatures that inhabit it. The Spiderwick Chronicles is based on the beloved best-selling series of books by Holly Black and Tony DiTerlizzi.

The Spiderwick Chronicles: The IMAX Experience has been rated PG for scary creature action and violence, peril and some thematic elements. Regal Entertainment Group IMAX theatres will hold special screenings at 11:59PM Wednesday, February 13. The movie opens for regular showtimes on Thursday, February 14.

Founder of Bikram ''Hot'' Yoga to Present All-Day Benefit Yoga Seminar in San Diego

2008-02-02T05:44:00.000-08:00

Bikram Choudhury’s Yoga Seminar Will Be on Feb. 23rd at the Sheraton Hotel Harbor Island.

Bikram’s Yoga College of India, San Diego, has announced that Bikram Choudhury will present a seminar on yoga philosophy and practice as a benefit event. Choudhury believes that “You use the body as a medium to bring the mind back to the brain, creating a perfect marriage between body and mind. Then you can knock the door to the spirit.” Choudhury, the man Deepak Chopra says “is doing a great service to yoga,” will lecture on Yoga Philosophy (philosophy of human life), describe in detail the Bikram’s Beginning Hatha Yoga Class with a 5 hour Posture Clinic, and finish with a Yoga class. Choudhury’s most recent book “Bikram Yoga: The Guru Behind Hot Yoga Shows the Way to Radiant Health and Personal Fulfillment” was released in 2007.

“In Bikram’s Yoga Class, you stretch muscles, tendons, and ligaments safely and effectively, increase circulation, and balance all the systems of the body,” states Jim Kallett, Director of Bikram’s Yoga College of India, San Diego. It is a specific sequence of poses and breathing exercises that integrate body, mind, and spirit, and help relieve a variety of afflictions - from stress, insomnia, arthritis, and back pain to more serious chronic diseases. In the U.S. since 1973, Bikram Yoga has become the fastest growing yoga with over 1,700 yoga schools and 5,000 certified teachers worldwide.

A three-time winner of the All India National Yoga Championship in his youth, Choudhury has taught world leaders, sports figures, and celebrities, including Indira Gandhi, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, John McEnroe, Serena Williams, Quincy Jones, and Raquel Welch. Countless others practice Bikram’s Yoga.

This is Choudhury’s first seminar in So. California since 2001. All proceeds will benefit an endowment for Ghosh’s College of Physical Culture and Yoga, in Calcutta, India, where Choudhury learned yoga from his guru Bishnu Charan Ghosh, the most influential yoga master of the 20th century and the first to scientifically document yoga's ability to cure chronic physical ailments and heal the body.

Also...The 5th U.S. and International Yoga Asana Championships - Bishnu Ghosh Cup will be held Feb. 2-3, 2008 at the Westin Hotel-LAX. Sara Baughn, a teacher at Bikram’s Yoga College of India, San Diego, will be competing as one of the favorites. The 2003 International champion was Lesli Christiansen, also a teacher at BYCI, San Diego.

Registration and information for the Bikram’s Seminar is at http://www.bikramyogasandiego.com or call 619-220-6886. For more information about Bikram Choudhury and Bikram's Yoga, visit: http://www.bikramyoga.com.