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50 Spring Clean Looking Sharp in San Diego

56 Asleep at the Wheel Autonomous Cars are Just Around the Bend

60 Wanderlust Look Your Best While Traveling Abroad

64 Rock the Boat Freedom Boat Club Brings Communal Boating Opportunities to San Diego

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F R O N T & C E N T E R28 Rockstar Status The Hard Rock Palm Springs is All Rock ‘n’ Roll

32 A Tender Toolbox Ken Davenport is Building a Stronger Infrastructure for San Diego Nonprofits

34 Helping Hands The San Diego Police Officer’s Association Provides in Times of Need 36 On Broadway The Rancho Santa Fe Unit of Rady Children’s Hospital’s Broadway Nights Gala

H O M E & S T Y LE40 Suit Yourself A Lesson in Dressing Well for the Modern Man

42 Cave Inn Designing Your Perfect Man Cave

44 To a Tee Beginning Tactics for the Beginner Golfer

H E A LT H & B E AU T Y46 Head, Shoulders, Knees & Toes Double Duty Men’s Products

48 My Prostate Cancer Story Going the Extra Mile to Beat Prostate Cancer

W I N E & D I N E66 Guy’s Night Out Meat Eateries and Whiskey Joints for a Modern Man’s Night Out

70 A Lot at Steak A Man’s Guide to Grilling the Perfect Steak

A R T & S O C I E T Y72 Social Scene

78 The Wait is Over fruitlessmoon theatreworks Brings Waiting for Godot to San Diego

80 Hello, Darlene! Darlene Shiley, “Duchess of Downton,” Shares Her Artistic Passion with San Diego

82 Opera & Addictions

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CalendarSAN DIEGO GULLS INAUGURAL SEASONWhen: October 10th–April 16thWhere: Valley View Casino CenterThe Gulls return to San Diego! Now an affiliate of the Anaheim Ducks, the San Diego Gulls AHL hockey team is sure to have an ice–slinging, fan–producing season! Grab your tickets now for the rebirth of San Diego hockey. sandiegogulls.com

WORLD OF WATERCOLORWhen: February 7th–March 20thWhere: The Janice Griffiths GalleryThe Fallbrook Art Center presents the 7th Annual Signature American Watermedia Exhibition, featuring 90 paintings by watercolor artists from around the world.fallbrookartcenter.org

THE LAST MATCHWhen: February 13th–March 13thWhere: Sheryl & Harvey White Theatre, Conrad Prebys Theatre CenterAs an American and Russian duke it out on the battlefield of the US Open tennis semifinals, their lady friends battle nerves

on the sidelines. The play looks beyond the court and into the complicated world of family, parenthood and legacy.theoldglobe.org

NOW YOU SEE ITWhen: February 24th–March 20thWhere: North Coast Repertory TheatreThe work of the French master of farce, Georges Feydeau, comes to America for the first time! A tale of jealousy, paranoia, a philandering husband, hypnotism, a spurned lover and a scandalous discovery, this verbal treat is guaranteed to tickle your funny bone.northcoastrep.org

THE FLOWER FIELDSWhen: March and AprilWhere: The Flower Fields, CarlsbadFifty acres of Giant Tecolote Ranunculus flowers transform the landscape into The Flower Fields at Carlsbad Ranch. The flowers are in bloom for six to eight weeks each year, early March through early May.theflowerfields.com

SAN DIEGO ST. PATRICK’S DAY PARADEWhen: March 12thWhere: Fifth Avenue and Laurel StreetThe largest parade west of the Mississippi returns to San Diego for the green–themed holiday. A family–friendly day kicks off with a parade of bagpipes, high school marching bands, Representatives from Ireland and more, followed by an Irish Festival in Balboa Park.stpatsparade.org

SAN DIEGO LATINO FILM FESTIVALWhen: March 10th–20thWhere: AMC 18 Fashion ValleyNow in its 23rd year, the Latino Film Festival will come

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BELMONT’S EASTER BASHWhen: March 27thWhere: Mission Beach10,000 fun–filled eggs will be hidden on the beach and throughout the park, and 25 special golden eggs will be among them! After the hunt,

enjoy a special holiday meal with your family at WaveHouse or Draft! WaveHouse.belmontpark.com/easter

SPRING EXPOSUREWhen: March 31stWhere: The Carlsbad Forum, FINE Magazine’s most fabulous event returns for its 5th year! Join us for a taste of our favorite wines, delicious food from local restaurants, incredible live entertainment and of course, the highlight of the event, a fashion show from top designers with upcoming trends for 2016. All proceeds will benefit Shelter to Soldier.finehomesandliving.com

PATTY GRIFFIN, SARA WATKINS AND ANAÏS MITCHELLWhen: April 1stWhere: California Center for the Arts, EscondidoGrammy Award–winner Patty Griffin joins with Sara Watkins and Anaïs Mitchell in a celebration of American songwriting. This “singers–in–the–round” style show features all three artists on stage together.artcenter.org

CONSTELLATIONSWhen: April 9th–May 8thWhere: Sheryl & Harvey White Theatre, Conrad Prebys Theatre CenterExplore the possibilities of life in Nick Payne’s Broadway hit. Constellations explores the different possibilities for Physicist Marianne and beekeeper Roland, who meet at a party and may—or may not—fall in love, depending on the smallest changes in their lives. It’s a sophisticated play you’ll love.theoldglobe.org

MUSIC IN MOTION: DANCE AND THE FIREBIRDWhen: March 18th–20thWhere: Copley Symphony HallWith world premiere orchestration by Gabriela Frank, accompanied by the dancers of San Diego’s dynamic Malashock Dance, this will be a night of rhythm and dance. The night will also include Alberto Ginastera’s Harp Concerto and Igor Stravinsky’s pulse–pounding 1945 suite of his 1910 ballet, The Firebird.sandiegosymphony.org

MIDORI PLAYS TCHAIKOVSKYWhen: April 1st–3rdWhere: Copley Symphony HallMidori on violin, conducted by Rory Macdonald, this night will feature Dvorák’s Midday Witch, Op. 108, Tchaikovsky’s Violin Concerto in D Major, Op. 35, and Rachmaninoff’s Symphonic Dances, Op. 45.sandiegosymphony.org

WINE & WEARSWhen: April 6thWhere: The Westgate HotelDesigner handbags, shoes, accessories and wine! Don’t miss out on this massive selection of 90 point plus rated wines and new and lightly worn luxury items at discounted prices, all to benefit the San Diego Symphony! General admission

tickets are only $150 each and include heavy hors d’oeuvres, wine, a musical performance and the opportunity to bid on fine wines, fabulous experiences and high–end new and lightly worn designer fashions, handbags, jewelry and accessories!sandiegosymphony.com

LA JOLLA CONCOURS D’ELEGANCEWhen: April 8th–10thWhere: La JollaAs one of the finest, internationally–known classic automobile showcases in the United States, the La Jolla Concours has attracted discerning car enthusiasts from around the globe to this beautiful

event located within sight of the Pacific Ocean. Now in its 12th year, The La Jolla Concours will honor the history of automobiles.lajollaconcours.com

WAY DOWNRIVER: WILLIAM FAULKNER’S “OLD MAN,” ADAPTED BY EDWARD MORGANWhen: April 13th–May 8thWhere: North Coast Repertory TheatreIn classic Faulkner style, a massive flood of the Mississippi River brings two lost souls together, bound by nature but separated by prejudice. You won’t want to miss this exciting West Coast premiere.northcoastrep.org

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ROCKSTAR STATUS

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THE HARD ROCK PALM SPRINGS IS ALL ROCK ’N’ ROLL By Heather Winfield


There are few titles in the hospitality industry as synonymous with “good time” as the Hard Rock. The Hard Rock namesake has built itself on the tenets of rock ’n’ roll with a touch of the gentleman, and the Hard Rock Hotel in Palm Springs is no exception. This location takes you back in time, transporting you to the 1970s rocker’s dream. The Hard Rock Hotel Palm Springs, formerly known as the Hotel Zoso, was renovated and completed in 2013—but it still holds true to the original features of the ‘70s icon. (Continued on pg. 30)

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From the moment you arrive, you know you’re in for a wild ride. When you pull up to the Hard Rock Palm Springs, you’re greeted by an elaborate piece of art, devoted to the iconic and unforgettable David Bowie, which fills the entrance. In the foyer, guests come face–to–face with legendary memorabilia, ranging from a drum set passed down from the Red Hot Chili Peppers, to a motorcycle that once belonged to the members of Velvet Revolver. And to top it all off, in the middle of the lobby stands an enormous sculpture of 500 speakers, which turns into the nexus of nightly parties. This unimaginable collection of mementos is everywhere; the designers made use of every nook and cranny, filling every inch of space with rock ’n’ roll flair. The stair cove was converted into a gallery of photographs and instruments, featuring relics of a variety of bands, from Nine Inch Nails to Weezer. The vibe is no work, all play; the hotel is decorated with vibrant colors, elaborate instrumental artwork and a fun feel of old–time rock ‘n’ roll, capturing the essence of youthful and classic artists alike, all while remaining true to the spirit of Palm Springs.

This gem is the ultimate manly vacation destination since it really caters to hardcore rock fans. Fellas, rally your buddies

Looking for other places to visit in Palm Springs?

• You can relax with a spa treatment at The Westin Mission Hills Golf Resort and Spa. Their Signature Honey Treatments use honey from their own hives! Try the relaxing Honey Massage that also helps boost your immune system. • Right in the heart of Palm Springs you can grab a bite to eat at the Share Restaurant inside the Hyatt. These small plates are devoted to the seasons and made of fresh, delicious ingredients.• For you art lovers, head over to the Architecture Design Center of the Palm Springs Art Museum, housed in a classic midcentury–style structure and filled with intriguing exhibitions.

(Top to bottom) Pool parties continue late into the night at the Hard Rock;

the speaker sculpture by artist Benoit Maubrey is composed of 500

vintage speakers; the Hard Rock’s memorabilia collection is full of

artifacts from musical icons.

for a guy’s weekend away. And ladies, you can turn your man into the rockstar he’s always wanted to be. They even allow you to take a Fender Guitar to your room or play it out in the lobby with the Sound of Your Stay program. You’ll feel like a real rockstar in these lavish accommodations, where every room is decked–out in custom–designed furniture and upscale amenities.

The Hard Rock capitalizes on their rock ’n’ roll heritage; you can usually find a band keeping the party alive by the pool. With the desert’s sizzling temperatures, it’s easy to dive into this pool party and rock out. But the real star of the Hard Rock Palm Springs is, of course, the nightlife. Simon Kitchen & Bar appeals to the foodie in all of us with delicious cuisine created by Celebrity Chef Kerry Simon, featuring a menu that’s both edgy and fun and includes contemporary takes on the comfort foods we all crave. Turn up the volume on your night at their Bar & Lounge, which offers an incredible selection of cocktails. And if you’re really ready to party, head to Bardot Night Club inside the Hard Rock. The night club fuses old–school Palm Springs with French disco for the ultimate experience. Coachella fans will also love the Hard Rock, which is a natural fit for festival goers.

And when that rock ’n’ roll lifestyle starts to get the best of you, relax at the Rock Spa. They have a signature massage known as the Rhythm and Motion massage; instead of white sound music, they use instrumental tunes, and the bass ripples through the massage table, the surround–sound pulsating through your body. It really takes you out of your mind, enabling you to stay focused on the massage as the therapist synchronizes the movements to the music.

If you’ve always dreamed of living like a rockstar, now’s your chance. The Hard Rock Palm Springs offers the perfect getaway for the inner rocker in all of us.

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KEN DAVENPORT IS BUILDING A STRONGER INFRASTRUCTURE FOR SAN DIEGO NONPROFITS By Wesley Brown

CEO of Mission Edge Ken Davenport has two toolboxes. The first is the business acumen he acquired over 20 years of working with start–up companies and nonprofits. The other is from Home Depot.

Four years ago, Davenport and several other business–minded philanthropists launched Mission Edge, which offers infrastructure support for San Diego nonprofit organizations. They did so with a goal of allowing them to focus more deeply on their core mission and devote themselves to their passion, rather than logistics.

After seeing countless organizations whose resources were being unnecessarily diverted from their objectives, Mission Edge was born. “I’ve seen an Executive Director spend literally dozens of hours responding to a claim of wrongful termination of an employee, something that could have been avoided with some simple HR advice,” says Davenport. “But nobody on his team

had the expertise. What we are doing is allowing organizations to become more efficient by outsourcing certain business operations to our experts so they can avoid costly mistakes. We consider it a huge success when nonprofits can do their work more effectively and spend more time working on their passion to best serve their specific target audience.”

That includes his own. When Mission Edge moved into its current address in Old Town, Davenport designed an office that fosters collaboration, with a shared space as the hub of activity. A skilled carpenter, he also built conference tables from scrap wood and wired them for electricity. “I’ve always been pretty handy,” he says.

In addition to business acumen, Davenport leverages his own passion for creating something from nothing using his own hands. He says he is happiest when he’s building something—whether it is a business plan or office space. “I really like the

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in every sector, from the arts to education and from youth to veteran support, Davenport has had ample opportunity to do just that. Mission Edge has an impressive client list, including San Diego Junior Theatre, Zero8Hundred, Feeding America San Diego, Habitat for Humanity, Promises2Kids and the Timken Museum of Art, among many others. “Most nonprofits are great at serving the community, but struggle with the business side of things. Some organizations just need a little help in accounting,” says Davenport. “Others need a more comprehensive support package. We’ve had clients tell us that we saved them a ton of time and money, or that we’ve really helped them scale back.”

“We came to Mission Edge looking for a finance person and someone to help with human resources,” says James Saba, Executive Director of San Diego Junior Theatre. Saba says the children’s theatre has an annual budget of $1.3 million, which is a tricky budget level because the organization is large enough that it needs to raise substantial funds, but isn’t big enough to warrant a full–time accountant or human resources staff. “We share a CFO and HR director with other organizations and it’s worked out quite well. Ken has vetted these people, so I’m not taking a stab in the dark. If they made it past Ken, they’re going to work out well for our organization.”

When Davenport is not at Mission Edge, he spends time with his wife of eleven years, Juliet, and his ten–year–old son Gabe, a budding military buff. “He’s been interested in airplanes and military stuff since he could talk,” he says. Gabe’s interest in the military may come from Davenport, who serves on the board of the Travis Manion Foundation, an organization dedicated to assisting veterans and families of the fallen by empowering them to inspire the next generation of leaders. It also stems from Gabe’s paternal grandfather, a Korean War veteran.

This summer, Davenport joined his 84–year–old father on an Honor Flight to Washington, D.C. As he traveled with 120 World War ll and Korean War veterans, his dedication to serving veterans grew. “I was sitting on the bus with guys in their nineties telling me about their missions flying bombers over Germany, and realizing that this great generation is passing. But we have our own ‘greatest generation’ in those who have served since 9/11, and it’s become important to me to help where I can.”

To that end, Davenport launched Transition Edge, a project of Mission Edge that assists veterans in securing jobs after their service. “Veterans have a sense of dedication and purpose, and that sense of mission is very valuable,” Davenport says. “I really enjoy helping veterans understand how their skills are transferable and marketable in today’s civilian job market. Veterans helped protect this country and the freedom we enjoy today. It’s an honor to help them build a secure future for themselves and their families.”



THE SAN DIEGO POLICE OFFICER’S ASSOCIATION PROVIDES IN TIMES OF NEED By Wesley Brown

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“Officer down, officer down!” The San Diego Police Department received one of these dreaded, but inevitable, calls on December 15th, 2011 when Officer Don Meeks responded to a noise complaint in Pacific Beach.

Unfortunately for Officer Meeks, as with the majority of police officers, he did not know who or what he was about to face on the other side of the door.

Officer Meeks almost died that night in a knockdown, drag–out brawl with a six foot three, 250 pound, intoxicated (with alcohol and drugs) mixed martial arts fighter.

The fight broke several bones in Meeks’ face, hand and arm. As time passed after the fight, Officer Meeks’ health began to deteriorate rapidly; he had short–term memory loss and suffered major headaches. The full extent of his traumatic brain injury would not be determined for several months. A neurologist would later explain to Don and his wife Teri that the trauma caused to Don’s brain was equivalent to 26 concussions in the fight for his life with the assailant, resulting in a severe brain injury that would ultimately end his law enforcement career.

Police officers are on the front lines of society’s greatest challenges and the San Diego Police Officer’s Association’s (SDPOA) Widows & Orphans Charity Fund is the only charity in San Diego that directly supports the sworn officers of the San Diego Police Department and their families in their greatest time of need.

The San Diego Police Officer’s Association Charity Fund offers both immediate and long–lasting support to those affected by tragedy. Since its establishment in 1912, the Charity Fund has assisted San Diego police officers and their families in many ways—from covering portions of funeral costs to providing health insurance for widows and children of a fallen hero or injured officers.

The number of police officers injured in the line of duty often goes underreported. According to the most recent FBI report, over 48,000 sworn peace officers are assaulted annually in the performance of their jobs.

The SDPOA raises money each year through fundraisers, sponsorships and private donations to ensure that the Charity Fund is available to support members and their families not if but

when we receive the next dreaded call that an “officer is down.”

While Don awaited approval of his much deserved disability retirement from the City of San Diego, the Charity Fund was there to assist the Meeks family and their five children with medical insurance, as well as the substantial cost to send Don to a specialist in Colorado to undergo

extensive brain exams to diagnose his condition. We are forever grateful to the Charity Fund’s Advisory Board

of Directors and generous supporters who provided comfort and stability to the Meeks family, especially since Officers Meeks’ medical disability retirement does not include city–paid health insurance. As Officer Meeks said, “I really want to express my gratitude to everyone who’s helped out my family and me during this time. The love expressed has been overwhelming.

“The SDPOA Widows & Orphans Charity Fund” gave me a new lease on life. Not only were they there to support my family financially, but also this gives me the opportunity to serve my fellow officers by being an ambassador for the Charity Fund. I hope that I can make a difference for the next officer and their family injured in the line of duty.”

The Charity Fund will host its signature golf tournament at the world famous Torrey Pines Golf Course on Monday, April 11th, 2016. (See page 35)

There is an important bond that exists between local law enforcement and the community we serve. We need your support to ensure the Charity Fund has the resources necessary for the families of fallen heroes.

Officer Don Meeks and his service dog Moose (below), and with Ramin Pourteymour (center).

They say the neon lights are bright on Broadway. There is magic in the air and wonder all around. The Rancho Santa Fe Unit of Rady Children’s Hospital is pleased to announce that the Gala committee is continuing the giant leap forward started in 2014 by extending

much–needed fundraising efforts to the Sam S. and Rose Stein Emergency Care Center through their upcoming gala, Broadway Nights at the Fairmont Grand Del Mar. Please save the date, April 23rd, 2016, for this fabulous event.

The Gala, “Broadway Nights,” will feature a Broadway–style show extravaganza. Imagination Entertainment, the 2013 winner of Special Event Gala Awards, will bring their award–winning theatrical production On Broadway with a cast of amazing musical theatre talents. This one hour production celebrates the biggest hits from Broadway with gorgeous costumes, stunning choreography and vocal talent rarely seen outside of a theatre.

Combining the highest level of musical theatrics with sophisticated production elements, On Broadway leaves its audiences standing and cheering for more! With classic songs

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In addition to the private Broadway–style show, the gala will feature live and mini–live auctions, interactive games, an elegant sit down dinner for you and your guests and special surprises that will be positively magical. Don’t forget to join the Happily Ever After Party for dancing, late night snacks and dessert!

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Men are becoming more like women—in a cosmetic sense, that is. Not only has menswear grown slimmer—thanks in large part to Saint Laurent Paris designer Hedi Slimane’s campaign for the male skinny jean—but men have grown increasingly cognizant of the fact that impressions do indeed

leave a lasting mark. The tailoring and, ultimately, refinement of a man’s style and hygiene are fundamental to obtaining savoir–faire. Appearance shapes the mark one leaves behind after that first hello and before that last goodbye. It is the screen by which one’s image, and dare I say words, are filtered—thereby influencing another’s perception. And, by enhancing one’s own natural beauty, one can directly affect their impression on another, in either a positive or negative manner, and therefore either benefit or harm their respective reputation. I like to call it stylistic manipulation: an art form women have been keen to for centuries, while us men have, more often than not, laid dormant out of fear of compromising our loaded ideas of masculinity.

Let’s take perhaps one of the most enduring staples of men’s fashion—the tailored suit. Whether you’re bound to a cubicle or a creative type, the suit is the basic building block of professionalism. It’s a timeless, ever–adaptable (albeit limited) uniform suitable for manifold occasions. The importance rests not solely in the details, but in the basics as well; for, without a suitable foundation, all else will burst at the seams.

A pastel colored suit is spring appropriate, and pairing coat and pants with a white shirt grounds the outfit.

The contemporary, suited man’s impact rests in subtlety. He steers clear of aggressive plaids, pompous pinstripes and choppy four–button jackets. Henceforth, the message is one of suitable confidence and a sense of togetherness. His statement rests in the lack thereof. And his confidence and cohesiveness is a result of fine, or rather accurate, tailoring. The fit is fundamental to properly executing a suit. It doesn’t matter if it’s $200 or $2,000, wool or cashmere–lined, two–button or three.

A properly fitted suit must hug the modern man’s shoulders, not slouch off or pinch them. Most men tend to size up when, in actuality, a size down is needed.

When pulling on a jacket, there should be a firmness to it; it should snap one into attention and erect one’s posture. The sleeves ought to be trimmed of excess fabric—think slim fit—and should end just above the hinges of your wrists, so a quarter to half– inch of shirt cuff shows. The jacket must contour to the body; have a tailor nip it at the sides in order to accentuate your shoulders. And, to produce a streamlined, clean look, flat–front pants, cut slim, with very little break at the ankle are the contemporary man’s go–to.

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A classic black suit with notch lapels and a low two–button profile.

Pushing past the fundamentals of a suit, the details are the stylistic coating of the ensemble; they’re what seal the suit in just the right amount of dapperness. A suit’s lapels and buttons play an integral role in the suit’s character.

Lapels, the folded flaps of cloth on the front of jacket or coat, are divided into three groups: the notch lapel, the peak lapel and the shawl lapel. The notch lapel is defined by a “notch,” where the bottom of the collar and the top of the lapel connect at a 75 to 90 degree angle. Also known as the steeped lapel, the notch lapel is the most versatile; suitable for most body types and a definite wardrobe staple. With edges pointed up to your shoulders, the peak, or pointed, lapel is traditionally the most formal of lapels; it’s suitable for weddings, formal dinners and black tie events. Lastly, the shawl lapel, commonly seen on dinner jackets or tuxedos, is characterized by a rounded edge, without breaks or points such as the notch or peak lapels.

Two or three buttons, you ask? Two. A finely tailored three–button suit may work, but a two–button is much more reliable, no matter your shape or size. Suits with low–button stances are also more favorable as they create a long, slimming torso, in comparison to a higher–profiled button stance.

Keep the details to a well–defined minimum and one’s bound to execute his outfit appropriately. And just remember, if the suit doesn’t fit well, it will show. No matter how many martinis you down…or sip.

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DESIGNING YOUR PERFECT MAN CAVE By Jess Yacovele

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March is our annual Men’s Issue, so naturally we have to help you design the optimal Man Cave. This is a private space all your own; a perfect place to kick back, relax and enjoy life. But what exactly should you put

in your Man Cave? Obviously, you need a flat screen TV and your preferred video game console of choice (be you an Xbox, Wii or Playstation man), but what else do you require to make your Man Cave stand out? From must–have amenities to killer decorations, here are the top things to put in your Man Cave.

La–Z–Boy Recliners Because every Man Cave needs a fantastic recliner (or two). Well–known for being the top of their class, this recliner is no exception. The Conner Reclina–Rocker Recliner features lower lumbar support, a 360–degree swivel and an adjustable back. Kick your feet up on the La–Z–Boy foot rest and watch the big game. No Man Cave is complete without a soft, plush recliner like this one. $699.00la-z-boy.com

California Beer Cap MapSan Diego is a huge city for craft beer. We have a myriad of local breweries that produce high–quality, sensational (and even seasonal) beers. So what better way to decorate your Man Cave than with a beer cap map featuring some of San Diego’s best breweries? Drink your way through your favorite California breweries, and create a one–of–a–kind map to decorate your own personal space. The California Beer Cap Map holds 64 caps, so go crazy and show some love to your favorite local and state breweries. $39.00beercapmaps.com

Marshall Amplifier RefrigeratorRock ’n’ roll is the epitome of manly, so what better way to show off your wild side than with a Marshall Amplifier refrigerator? This mini–fridge looks like a vintage black amp, and it is perfect for storing your own beer and hard liquor. The Marshall Amplifier refrigerator comes with a one–year warranty, a reversible door and a freezer. What’s not to love about that?olhausengo.com

Foosball TableFoosball is one of those classic games that will unite everyone of all ages. The Olhausen Games Foosball table features strong aluminum rods and tough plastic that will outlast any rowdy party you throw. Even better, this foosball table is available in a variety of different colors, from black to brown to grey. This way, you can find a stylish foosball table that perfectly fits your Man Cave style.olhausengo.com

Lugata Pool TableGames are a big part of any good man cave, but you probably have limited space. Take advantage of the entire room with the Lugata Pool Table. This unique table is handcrafted with a sleek, custom finish. Even better, for those who aren’t so skilled with a pool cue, this table allows for an easy conversion to a Ping Pong Table. Have your friends over for an intense pool or ping pong competition—loser buys the beer! lugata.com


Grenade Golf DriverLet’s be honest: nothing is more classically masculine than golf. Everyone knows that the golf course is where most high–end business deals and financial tips are exchanged. Every Man Cave should sport its very own set of clubs, and the Grenade golf driver is a good place to start. This club is handmade in Vermont, incredibly light and made from hardened titanium. The Grenade golf driver comes with a firm grip with a traction groove surface that will help you perfect your swing. $299.00bombtechgolf.com

VIZIO 65” Reference Series 4K Ultra HD Smart TVNo Man Cave is complete without a serious television. The VIZIO 65” Reference Series 4K Ultra HD Smart TV presents the ultimate in modern TV. This is the industry’s first–ever complete high dynamic range solution with Dolby Vision. Groundbreaking innovations like an unprecedented 800–nit full array LED backlight and Ultra Color Spectrum technology will impress your friends—and your eyes.vizio.com

Golf is the sport of gentlemen. It’s where we make business deals, where we found our friendships and where we have genuine, masculine fun. But it’s an exclusive world, and an intimidating one at that. Don’t worry, we’re here to help. First of all, don’t make the mistake that many beginners make, which is to go spend a lot of money on an expensive set of clubs before they know whether or not they even like the game. Learning the basic fundamentals, the rules and proper golf etiquette is the first requirement.

Driving ranges and golf courses, public or private, are the best places to start. Trained professionals will watch to ensure that you get started in the right direction. Most pros will be able to fit you into a “starter set” of golf clubs that will suffice for your early rounds of golf and those first lessons. There are also rental clubs available so you don’t have to purchase something that might not be right for you later.

Golf lessons are available for both individuals and groups. For most beginners, group lessons are less expensive and oftentimes just as useful. Not to mention, it’s a great way to meet new friends with the same interests as you. Many golfers have met friends on the golf course that become life–long companions.

There are short Par 3 courses and executive golf courses (Par 54 or less) that are fun to play and can be very challenging as well. Most pros will advise you to start with learning the short shots and working your way up to hitting the longer shorts. It can be very frustrating going to the range as a beginner, hitting balls and standing next to an accomplished player driving the ball a hundred yards or more past you. Statistics reveal

that 70% of the game is played from 120 yards into the green and 50% of the game on the putting green. So the putter, pitching wedges and short irons are the clubs to learn in the beginning. The confidence that you develop with those clubs will benefit you when you’re learning the longer shots with the driver, fairway woods and longer irons.

Popular among beginners are “Golf Schools” that could last from one day to a week. Barry Clayton, a PGA Golf Professional

at Westin Mission Hills Resort in Rancho Mirage, California, says, “In a single day you can cover putting, chipping, pitching, all types of bunker shots and full swing, something that a single lesson cannot possibly include!” Charles Williams, a PGA member, is a professional club–fitter at the Fitting Studio at Shadow Ridge Golf Club in Palm Desert, California and stresses the importance of being properly fitted for clubs once you are committed to learning and playing the game. Williams also recommends that all fitting be done outside and not indoors hitting into a net; since golf is played outdoors, the golfer needs to be able to observe the ball’s flight. And the PGA of America offers all of its PGA members a five lesson program designed to help the beginning golfer—whether man, woman or child—get off to the right start.

Golf is certainly a game and outdoor activity that can be enjoyed by all who play. Living in Southern California, we have access to some of the best golf courses and facilities in the United States and some of the best weather to enjoy the game all year ‘round. So get out there and enjoy the game of your life!


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GOING THE EXTRA MILE TO BEAT PROSTATE CANCER By Steve Scott

I was fortunate and humbled to achieve some pretty rewarding accomplishments during my 25 years as a competitive runner. I owe much of my success to the

strategic approach I took to my sport. I surrounded myself with the best coaches, trained with the best runners, worked hard and kept a positive outlook.

After being diagnosed with prostate cancer in the summer of 2014, I decided to apply some of the same lessons I learned on the track toward my health battle. I plotted out my treatment goals, researched my medical options, consulted with expert physicians and selected the path that I felt would give me the best opportunity for success on my terms.

Inside Track to DiagnosisI beat testicular cancer 20 years ago, which helped keep me in tune with my health going forward. This meant getting regular check–ups and screenings, including prostate–specific antigen (PSA) testing. My PSA levels had been gradually rising during the past few years, and in 2014 a nodule was detected on my prostate during a physical exam. A biopsy revealed I had intermediate–risk prostate cancer. There were no physical symptoms whatsoever. Staying in the routine of seeing my doctor regularly helped detect my cancer in the relatively early stages.

Maintaining an Active LifestyleI have always led an active life and continue to do so today, as a husband, father and head coach of the cross country and track programs at California State University, San Marcos. I run three to five miles a day, enjoy outdoor activities with my family and make public speaking appearances at local schools and community organizations.

Keeping active and retaining full physical function were at the forefront of my mind as I began to consider treatment options. Some of the side effects from the more conventional prostate cancer treatments can be devastating, as I’m about to explain.

Tumor Located in Sensitive AreaMy tumor was located near a nerve bundle that controls my bowel, urinary and sexual functions. This presented me with some very serious concerns. My primary care physician from a health system outside of Scripps gave me two treatment options: surgery or X–ray radiation.

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Lifelong competitive runner Steve Scott never let prostate cancer dampen his spirit—or his stride. (Below) Steve Scott with his radiation oncologist, Dr. Carl Rossi.

I opted against surgery, because doctors would need a “safety margin” around the tumor’s perimeter, which would disrupt the nerve bundle. The likely outcome? I wouldn’t be able to get an erection without receiving an injection in the penis. And I’d have to wear diapers most of the time.

I also decided against conventional X–ray radiation therapy, partly because of the nausea and fatigue it often causes. But even more troubling was a personal family experience with X–rays; my father passed away from complications associated with X–ray radiation used to treat his prostate cancer.

The likely side effects involved with these two proposed treatment options were unacceptable to me, nor was I comfortable with the “watchful waiting” approach. I was shocked and depressed about my options.

Unique Treatment Option EmergesI began to research possible alternatives and was encouraged when I discovered a different form of radiation treatment called proton therapy, which up to that point nobody had told me about. The more I read and spoke with others who had been treated with proton therapy, the more I knew it was right for me.

After consulting with various medical specialists and exploring the fullest range of treatment possibilities, I chose to undergo proton therapy at the Scripps Proton Therapy Center in San Diego. I completed my eight week course of proton treatment in the fall of 2014.

Understanding Proton TherapyProton therapy is a noninvasive form of external beam radiation treatment that kills cancer cells while preserving healthy surrounding tissue. Conventional radiation treatments use X–rays that penetrate into normal tissue beyond the tumor, which increases the probability of side effects and secondary cancers. But a proton beam can be controlled to stop where the tumor stops.

Proton therapy has been used in the United States since the 1950s but is only recently becoming more widely available. The Scripps Proton Therapy Center is one of 20 proton centers in the United States.

A Strong Outlook According to my radiation oncologist at Scripps, Dr. Carl Rossi, my treatments were delivered successfully. The goal was to eradicate my tumor, resulting in a cure, and that’s the path that I am now on with no evidence of cancer. My prognosis is excellent, and I’ll continue with regular follow–up visits for monitoring. I’m very confident in my treatment choice and that everything is going to turn out great.

And importantly, I have experienced absolutely no side effects from my treatments. I coached my cross country teams throughout my treatments, without missing a single day, and I have continued my coaching duties ever since. I’ve maintained the intimacy I value so much with my wife JoAnn and remain active as a father and mentor in the community.

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B Y K E I T H T U R N E RAUTONOMOUS CARS ARE JUST AROUND THE BEND

At a recent Consumer Electronics Show, a line of taxi cab drivers stood and watched as a little driverless pod took visitors around the parking lot of the Las Vegas Convention Center. And while the scene must have seemed very futuristic for the conventional cabbies, in fact they could very well be looking at their own future; one that takes them out of the driver’s seat and will eventually eliminate their jobs.


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Mercedes’ F015 autonomus vehicle, or driverless car,

concept could arrive sooner than you expect.

Driverless cars, also known as autonomous vehicles, are being developed and tested by several companies including Apple, Uber and Google on the technology side, as well as automakers Toyota, Volkswagen, General Motors and Fiat Chrysler. All of these companies are racing ahead with the idea that the next big thing in personal transportation is a vehicle that eliminates the need

for a driver by using radar–like sensors—called Lidar—and highly sophisticated computer programs to detect and adjust to surrounding traffic.

The shift toward self–driving cars is coming. . . and it’s coming quickly. Over the next three model years, semi–autonomous vehicles from Tesla, Audi, Volvo, Mercedes and Cadillac will be among the first to hit showrooms, with features that are already in place in many new cars on the road today. These include:

Adaptive Cruise Control – Adjusts your speed to maintain a safe distance between you and the car in front of you.Lane Departure Warning – Sends an alert when you start to

stray from your lane and can automatically nudge the car back into the center of the road.Blind Spot Warning – Can see vehicles in the back corners that the driver can’t and warns against changing lanes.Forward Collision Warning – Keeps an eye on the traffic ahead and applies brakes to prevent a collision.Cross Traffic Alert – Detects oncoming traffic from the side as you back out of the driveway or parking space.Automatic Parking Assist – Takes over steering to automatically perform parallel parking, which is a lost skill for many of today’s drivers.

All of these features are designed to help keep the driver and its occupants safe on today’s roads. Each new application serves as another baby step toward the ultimate goal of taking control away from the driver and putting it safely into the motherboard of the vehicle’s computer.

“It’s amazing to me that we let humans drive cars,” Google CEO Eric Schmidt told CNET.com recently. “Computers should drive cars. It’s a bug that cars were invented before computers.”

That could change by the year 2020 as self–driving cars start to find themselves on public roads. In fact, there already are many autonomous test vehicles roaming around the streets of Silicon Valley, blending in with humanoid traffic like any other car, with the one big exception that there is nobody in the driver’s seat.



U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx sees self–driving cars coming in the very near future.

“I think we’re going to see it within five years,” Foxx said during the 2016 CES. “That doesn’t mean 100 percent penetration; that just means market availability. But I actually think we’re going to see it within five years.”

To start, one might expect a few high–end users to take the plunge into autonomous driving, but as the price comes down and confidence rises, more people will start dipping their driving shoes into the waters of self–driving cars. There will be a steep learning curve, and almost certainly some bumps in the road, but as technology continues to grow and refine the systems, it’s easy to foresee how self–driving cars will one day be the norm rather than the novelty.

After all, it was just over 100 years ago that the Wright Brothers started tinkering with flying machines, and look where we are in air travel today: Around the world in a matter of hours and heading toward commercial flights into space. Self–driving cars are coming, make no mistake about it.

Autonomous vehicles will take families on Sunday drives

and commuters to their workspaces, all while the rider works, reads, connects with friends or even naps. Self–driving cars will open up mobility options for all ages, from children being safely transported to and from school, to Baby Boomer seniors

who have had their keys taken away from them. People with disabilities, such as blindness, will have the ability to travel without touching a steering wheel (there won’t be any) and do it safely and efficiently because the car will be doing all the work.

That brings us back to the humble cab driver. Already threatened by the popularity of car–sharing companies such as Uber and Lyft, taxis seem to be on the precipice of extinction—or at least the profession is. Driverless cars mean that there will be no need for drivers of any kind. Mechanical and

software engineers, yes, but drivers, no. And because there will be no drivers, there will be no need for lunch breaks, overtime or even sleep. Autonomous vehicles will go 24/7, available any time of the day or night, to anyone who needs to get some-where . . . anywhere. They will be the taxis of the future—with-out the cabbie.

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One of the most attractive aspects of living in sunny San Diego is the beautiful ocean that hugs our coasts. Whether it’s kayaking down at the La Jolla coves, dinner cruises in the Bay or the surfing competitions that line our shores, the ocean plays a crucial, well–loved role in the lives of San Diego residents. Now Dan Hasbrouck, Owner–Operator of Freedom Boat Club San

Diego, is trying to make the Pacific even more accessible to everyone. “I’ve been boating most of my life,” Hasbrouck says. Hailing from Florida, Hasbrouck notes that he’s owned multiple vessels of his own. “I didn’t realize how much I loved boating until I didn’t have one anymore.”

Now that he mans the helm of Freedom Boat Club’s San Diego franchise, Hasbrouck says the toughest part of starting up here is the fact that most locals don’t quite understand how a boating club works. “It’s not a rental; it’s not a timeshare,” he says. “You basically have unlimited access to our whole fleet. Just schedule a day and pick your vessel. It’s as simple as that.”

Freedom Boat Club San Diego members pay a one–time startup fee, followed by monthly payments. “It’s more affordable and convenient than owning your own boat,” says Hasbrouck. “You don’t have to worry about maintenance or storage. We take care of that for you.” It’s the latest in a long trend of membership–style services that have seen communal use of bicycles, cars and even gym equipment.

Freedom Boat Club has reached the shores of San Diego and brought along a variety of ships for its members. One of the advantages that Hasbrouck touts for joining a boat club over buying your own is the fact that you have so many different vessels to choose from. From the classic fishing boats like the 2015 Cobia 220 Dual Console named Dawn Patrol, to the fun 2015 Sweetwater Party Barge, Tooned Out (complete with slides), there’s a boat for every occasion available at the whims of its members. Not to mention that all vessels within Freedom Boat Club San Diego’s fleet

are all newer models, the oldest currently being from 2014. The boat club also makes sure to rotate new vessels in and out of the lineup to keep their members updated with the latest in boating entertainment. Hasbrouck also pointed out that members of Freedom Boating Club San Diego get training on each vessel if needed.

Freedom Boat Club San Diego is located at the Dana Landing Marina on Mission Bay, giving members an easy entrance to the Mission Bay Park, perfect for waterskiing, wake boarding and tubing. The Dana Landing Marina is also a location that offers perfect access to fishing, whale watching and is only a short cruise away from a beautiful view of the San Diego cityscape from the San Diego Bay.

Some of the best fishing spots that Freedom Boat Club San Diego recommends to its members include Mission Bay, which is a prime hunting ground for spotted bay bass, halibut, bat rays and leopard sharks, and where ghost shrimp or squid is the recommended bait of choice. Next up is the Big Bay’s Main Channel, which is a great spot when fishing for halibut while admiring the Coronado Bridge. There’s also the Shelter Island Pier, where live anchovies are the supposed bait of choice to catch yourself some Pacific mackerel, yellowfin croaker, jacksmelt, opaleye, halibut, turbot and bonito. The Sweetwater Channel is another spot in the South Bay said to be popular for bonito and barracuda. And don’t forget the eastern shore of Coronado Island near the Loews Coronado Bay Resort, where bonefish can be caught with ghost shrimp as bait.

Hasbrouck is confident that once more people become aware of just what a boating club is all about, how it works and all the fun that can be had on the ocean, then they’ll line up to sign up. It’s clear that making the Pacific Ocean more accessible to more people will greatly deepen the coastal culture of San Diego locals, and with companies like Freedom Boat Club San Diego making a big splash in ocean entertainment and easing access to the best boating vessels for all, we may just see the next level of what fun the sea can bring us.


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MEAT EATERIES AND WHISKEY JOINTS FOR A MODERN MAN’S

NIGHT OUT By Emily Glaser

GUY’S NIGHT OUT

The Tractor Room’s Venison Meatloaf.

How does one define the modern man? Is it by the cut of his suit? The trim of his beard? The collection of his records? Or is it, perhaps, the whiskey in his glass and the meat on his plate?

There’s no night quite as classically masculine as one spent enjoying a meaty meal and a stiff drink with your friends. In

history, that meant retreating to the library with your colleagues, a scotch in one hand and a cigar in the other, after a feast of exotic fare like quail and partridge. Today, it means a night out with your boys; a dinner of greasy grub, followed by a stop at your favorite watering hole, where the whiskey runs like rain. These are the nights you’ll never forget—or you’ll struggle to remember. Either way, if you visit the right dives, it’s bound to be a night for the books.

Luckily for us, San Diego has no shortage of eateries stocked with flavorful, protein–packed dishes and saloons to keep your whistle wet. In fact, our city is home to some nationally–recognized and award–winning peddlers of whiskey, bourbon and scotch. Start the night strong with a meaty, manly entree, then hit the town for a drink that bites back. Your friends will thank you later. (Continued on pg. 68)

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The Tractor Room3687 5th Ave.San Diego, CA 92103thetractorroom.comBegin the night at Hillcrest’s favored meat eatery The Tractor Room. When it opened back in ’06, The Tractor Room was lauded for its fresh take on food and an old–school appreciation for a well–made drink in an era when “craft” and “cocktail” were rarely said in the same sentence. Today, the menu retains its allure with distinctive dishes like Wild Boar & Potato Spring Rolls, Big Sky Buffalo Corn Dogs and Venison Meatloaf. You’re always bound to find an array of exotic meats on the menu, including buffalo, boar, duck, pheasant and venison. If you’re more of a simple man, there are plenty of other meats to munch on, like fried chicken, lobster, crab, beef and—of course—bacon. These aren’t dishes for the faint of heart; they’re hearty, succulent twists on the traditional. To start the night off right, pair your meal with one of their takes on classic cocktails, like an Old Fashioned, Sazarac or Mint Julep, or maybe something a little sweeter, like their Sage Germain or Midnight Pineapple. With their incredible selection of drinks, you may never make it to that next alehouse, after all.

Salt & Cleaver3805 5th Ave.San Diego, CA 92103enjoysausage.comA more recent addition to the San Diego meat scene is Salt & Cleaver, located just a stone’s throw from The Tractor Room. If you’re looking for a relaxed dinner scene to bro out with your buddies, Salt & Cleaver is for you. Pull up an industrial stool or park it in a vintage–chic wooden booth and pig out on pig—and just about every other meat you could think of. With classic comfort–foods like Mac and Cheese and Chicken Nuggets,

plus a selection of Loaded Fries (like Bacon & Bleu and Parm Garlic), you’re bound to leave with a solid stomach for a night out. But the real star of Salt & Cleaver’s show is their selection of Sausages; try the Duck.Duck.Pig, featuring a duck and bacon sausage topped with crispy duck confit, baconaze and orange marmalade. Or fill up with their take on Chicken & Waffles: a fried chicken sausage paired with sweet and spicy bacon, hot sauce and gravy, wrapped in housemade buttermilk waffles. Much like their posher neighbor, food isn’t all Salt & Cleaver offers: you can also prepare your palate with a signature cocktail, like the Sir Angus Chiggins or the Kentucky Bloomer.

Bar Three Piece, Seven Grand3054 University Ave.San Diego, CA 92104sevengrandbars.comAfter dinner, head east to North Park for drinks. University Avenue may be bustling with bars, but if you’re looking for a good drink, there’s only one place to go: Seven Grand. Step back in time with rich woods, plush carpet and walls of whiskey. The iconic watering hole recently got a facelift;

nestled in the back of the building you’ll now find Bar Three Piece, a classically–styled whiskey bar heavily influenced by the iconic Whisky Shot bars in Japan. Slide into a cozy booth dimly lit by oil lanterns, then sit back and enjoy jazz and blues standards, good conversation and a stiff drink. A whiskey selection of over 250 curated bottles graces all corners of Bar Three Piece, a deep library–style collection containing multiple vintages of old, rare and privately–selected single barrel whiskeys hailing

from all the iconic whiskey making regions of the world. The back bar focuses on whiskey neat, on a hand cut cube or in an Old Fashioned, but you can also partake in a signature whiskey cocktail from the draft. And if you’re looking to invest in your night out, check out the Bar Three Piece Private Bottle Locker Program, through which you can purchase a bottle from their selection and have it held in a locker at the bar for your enjoyment upon each visit. Pour a glass, pick out a cigar and head to their private smoking patio for a gentleman’s night out.

Aero Club3365 India St.San Diego, CA 92103aeroclubbar.comIf Bar Three Piece is for the gentleman, then Aero Club is for the man’s man. Aero Club has been an iconic San Diego landmark since 1947, when pilots would gather to tell tales and drink whiskey. Since then, it’s been favored by police officers, Greyhound bus drivers and, today, whiskey aficionados from across the country. With a selection of over 800 whiskeys, bourbons and scotches, Aero Club’s inventory is the highest in the county and one of the highest in the country. Maxim recently voted the tiny tavern one of the best dive bars in the nation, and it’s always cited as a finalist in countdowns of whiskey bars. Step under the glowing neon light of a classic Delta Dart and into the dimly lit interior, the walls and celling plastered with the memorabilia of generations. Pony up to the bar on a crooked stool or plant yourself in a cracked booth and ask the bartender for a recommendation. Sure, you could order a cocktail, but that seems almost sacrilegious in a place like Aero Club. Instead, talk through flavor profiles and price

points with the expert behind the bar, then savor every sip of your neat whiskey, bourbon or scotch. Time seems to pass quickly under the orange glow of Aero Club’s lights; before you know it, you’ll hear that grating sound of last call and you and your buddies will be shuttled out and into a cab. The night may be over, but with Aero Club’s selection of whiskeys, there’s always a reason to return.


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A MAN’S GUIDE TO GRILLING THE PERFECT STEAK By Deanna Smith

A Lot at Steak

Man’s fascination with fire started back around 6000 B.C., over 3.4 million years ago. It’s easy to imagine him jumping and dancing with enthusiasm, waving his fists at the sky, pounding his chest and grunting, “Fire! I have created fire!” A modern version can be

found in most American backyards today. We use spatulas and tongs instead of spears, and there’s not much arm waving, but perhaps a beer me motion toward the sous chef in the kitchen. And when your buddies are gathered around the grill, a subtle statement from the Grill Master like “Now that’s a fire” has his compadres approving with a slow motion head nod as they take a celebratory sip of the latest craft beer.

That is the moment at which we’re ready for the unveiling of the fine chops that have been marinating for hours. Whether you love filet mignon, renowned for its supple tenderness, or the epic bone–in ribeye that gets your taste buds popping (there seems to be something about gnawing on the bone that satisfies our inner cavewoman or caveman!), there’s nothing like throwing a nice cut on the grill. The debate about the superiority of each cut is almost silly when you compare facts: the ribeye may not be as tender as the filet mignon, but it’s one of the most flavorful cuts. When you have a great piece of meat, there’s no need for added flavors that mask or detour our mouthwatering carnivorous ride; just a pinch of salt, pepper and garlic is all you need.

Let your grilling techniques melt the fat into your steak to create a sultry, buttery richness that your mouth will surely savor from the very first bite. The best grilling or broiling rule is 12 minutes per inch with moderately high heat. Most ribeyes are cut 1 1/4 inches. That translates to 15 minutes of total grilling time, or 7 1/2 minutes on each side for a medium rare steak.

Although the filet is incredibly tender, to get the best of both worlds it’s often wrapped in bacon, stuffed with bleu cheese or topped with mushrooms and sauce. The filet is normally 8 ounces and thickly cut, around 1 3/4 inches thick. When cooking, it’s best to treat the filet like a four–sided steak. The grill time can be 12–16 minutes with medium flame, approximately 3 to 4 minutes per side. Once off the grill, the meat must rest for at least 15

minutes on a covered platter. For easy clean–up and keeping control of those juices, foil is usually the best choice.

In the meantime, enjoy a late harvest Syrah or full body Merlot to ready the pallet for the scrumptious dining experience about to commence. Either choice steak is best served with baked or mashed potatoes and rich green veggies. Try a

fresh spinach salad with bacon dripping dressing and bacon chunks—those old bits just won’t do. And after dinner, indulge in a rich, chocolatey Tawney port or an American whiskey with a bold Cuban and reminisce about the fabulous meal so heartily created for a man’s closest buddies.


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MISSION FEDERAL ARTWALK 2016 PREVIEW EVENT & ARTIE AWARDSPhotos Courtesy of Paul Nestor

On January 19th, Mission Federal ArtWalk unveiled the recipients of the third annual Artie Awards and announced the 2016 featured artists. Artie Awards recognize the supporters of San Diego’s lively arts scene and the annual Mission Federal ArtWalk event. Winners included Kevin Hellman, publisher of San Diego CityBeat; Angela Carone, arts and culture writer at KPBS; Alan Ziter, executive director at the NTC Foundation; and Jennifer Borba von Stauffenberg, president of Olive PR Solutions, Inc. “We are very proud to recognize those who are mak-ing significant and influential contributions in the arts and culture sector in our community,” said Sandi Cottrell, managing director of ArtWalk. “Mission Federal ArtWalk is beyond grateful for the passion and dedication that these individuals continue to bring to San Diego, and we’re thankful that we each share the same vision that art has the power to connect communities together.” (Continued on pg. 74)

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Arts & SocietyS O C I A L S C E N E(Continued from pg. 72)


PLAYWRIGHTS PROJECT, FESTIVAL OF PLAYS BY YOUNG WRITERSPhotos Courtesy of Ken Jacques and Andrew Huse

On January 23rd, Playwrights Project celebrated the opening night of the 31st season of its annual Festival of Plays by Young Writers. The four young writers receiving full professional productions and two young writers receiving staged readings of their plays celebrated the opening with Playwrights Project’s staff, board, supporters and friends. Each playwright joined their actors on stage after their play to receive their applause and answer a quick question about their play. All of the writers amazed the audience with their wisdom and talent at such young ages, and a few left the audience in tears as they spoke about the inspiration for their play.

THE ART OF MUSIC CONCERT SERIESPhoto Courtesy of The San Diego Museum of Art

In 1915, music was a central component of the Panama–California Exposition, which celebrated the opening of the Panama Canal and San Diego’s position as the first port of call on the west coast of the United States. In 2015, the music returned in honor of Balboa Park’s Centennial Celebration. The San Diego Museum of Art featured a yearlong, monthly concert series in conjunction with its fall 2015 exhibition The Art of Music. The Art of Music exhibition explored the ways visual artists have taken inspiration from music throughout history and world cultures. The Art of Music concert series, curated by Jann Pasler, a professor at UCSD, was a multi–faceted and culturally diverse exploration of the intersection between music and art. Concerts kicked off in January 2015 and continued throughout the year, and featured different musicians and groups from around the country.

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Jodi Nelson, Board President Gene Summ, Playwright Sydney Alper and Andrea Martel

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John Paul Lopez, Andrew Moore and Sidney Franklin

Cynthia Galaz Ochoa, Elizabeth Jimenez and Ciara Ceniceros

Jennifer Paredes, Sidney Franklin, Norman Mackinnon and M. Susan Peck

6TH ANNUAL RANDY JONES RUN/WALK FOR INDEPENDENCEPhotos Courtesy of Saskia Gitmans

Home of Guiding Hands (HGH) held its 6th Annual Randy Jones Run/Walk for Independence on February 6th at De Anza Cove in Mission Bay Park. 18 vendors, 50 volunteers and more than 350 runners and walkers participated in the day’s activities, raising over $41,000 benefitting 1,600 people that participate in HGH programs and services. The event’s namesake, San Diego Padres Hall of Famer Randy Jones, was in attendance. Randy was recently named HGH’s Community Partner of the Year. As a longtime supporter of the organization, Jones has volun-teered and promoted several HGH events since the mid–70s, including its annual Gala. All proceeds from the event directly benefit HGH’s current programs and services in San Diego and Imperial Counties: residential homes, community living, early childhood development, respite and more. (Continued on pg. 76)

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Arts & SocietyS O C I A L S C E N E(Continued from pg. 75)


CORONADO ISLAND FILM FESTIVALPhotos Courtesy of Carmel Fleck and Kris Grant

The inaugural Coronado Island Film Festival, held January 15th through 18th, was a knock–out success, screening 85 movies over four days, plus hosting six celebrity parties and four film industry panels. Famed movie critic Leonard Maltin served as the Festival’s Honorary Jury President, while Lisa Bruce, producer of The Theory of Everything (nominated last year for five Academy Awards) was Head Juror for Narrative Films. Hotel del Coronado was the presenting sponsor and the site for the Opening Night Party and Celebrity Tribute in the hotel’s iconic Crown Room. The opening night film was The Finest Hours, and the Special Presentation of the Disney release at the Vintage Village Theatre in Coronado was a full house. It was also a family affair, with Rory Flynn, daughter, and Sean Flynn, grandson of the legendary original screen scwashbuckler Errol Flynn in attendance. Chris Lemmon accepted the Hollywood Legend award honoring his father, Jack Lemmon, who starred in the 1959 film Some Like It Hot, which was filmed at the Hotel Del in 1958 and was screened on the beach at the hotel on the festival’s last evening.

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FRUITLESSMOON THEATREWORKS BRINGS WAITING FOR GODOT TO SAN DIEGO By Jess Yacovelle

The Wait is Over

While sitting in a crowded coffee shop, I struggled to hear Aimee Greenberg over the din of customers ordering extra whipped cream on their excessively sweet drinks. A blender kicked on, and she had to raise her voice to almost shout across the table at me,

when all of a sudden an employee elbowed a glass and it fell, hitting the ground with a sharp crash. Just like that, the coffee shop froze as 20 people held their breath. Glass scattered across the floor—patrons in flip–flops, beware—but Aimee Greenberg burst into laughter. “That’s going to be in there,” she said with a wide grin. “That’s great. What a moment.”

Shocking yet mundane moments are exactly what Greenberg and her production company, fruitlessmoon theatreworks, plan to highlight in their upcoming production of Samuel Beckett’s Waiting for Godot. First performed in 1953, Waiting for Godot tells the story of Vladimir and Estragon as they simply wait for the mysterious Godot, a man whom they have never met and who ultimately never shows up. Through all of the eternal waiting, however, Vladimir and Estragon convey a level of wry humor that keeps the audience laughing at their antics and impatience.

Though Godot is ultimately a comedy, there is a subtle darkness expressed through the endless waiting of Vladimir and Estragon, darkness that leaves audiences with a tinge of discomfort. The play is only 63 years old, but Greenberg argues that Waiting for Godot is already timeless because everyone can relate to waiting for something that never comes. “It’s dark, but it’s universal,” Greenberg explained. “Everybody can relate to being in limbo; everybody can relate to waiting for something on a very basic level. [People wait] all the time for change in their daily lives.” In truth, Godot may be timeless because the play is deceptively simple. There are no verbose fight scenes or intense murder mysteries. The play lacks any musical numbers or prolific dances. What Waiting for Godot does have is a strong, eerie feeling that you’ve stood with Vladimir and Estragon before, waiting day in and day out, for something that never comes.

So how will Greenberg go about bringing such a universal

theme to the stage? Well, as it turns out, the answer is very carefully. “Everything about this play is walking on a tightrope, a tightrope between comedy and tragedy, pathos and humor, darkness and light,” Greenberg said. But finding a balance between levity and the underlying darkness isn’t the only tightrope Greenberg has to walk; she also plans to use a controlled amount of multimedia in the show. “I have to be careful how much I use, because it’s suggestive. [Too much multimedia] and you start overlaying and interpreting for the audience things that are supposed to remain open.”

In casting Godot, Greenberg looked for actors who could carry the weight of waiting as Beckett originally envisioned. “The ability to handle the language was the most important part,” Greenberg stated. “[They had] to have an affinity for the play.” Actor Tom Steward, who won the role of Vladimir, is excited for the opportunity to portray one of Beckett’s most famous characters. So how would he describe the ever–questioning Vladimir? “[He] is needlessly verbose at times, and that’s certainly something I can relate to! He overthinks and over–speaks while missing what’s right in front of him.” Yet for a character that is so loquacious, Greenberg believes it is the moments of silence that make Godot truly magical. “The

darkest parts of the play are expressed in the silences,” Greenberg pointed out. “There are voids that you go into with the actors, and those are the moments that everybody in the audience feels.”

And sometimes, silence can be a powerful thing. Just like how an act so small and insignificant as the shattering of a glass can bring a screaming stillness to a crowded room, Greenberg’s Waiting for Godot believes that every word Beckett wrote and every action the characters take (or don’t take) is significant. That is the true treat in watching Greenberg’s production: every moment matters, no matter how big or small. “Nothing is an accident,” Greenberg explained. “Nothing is over or understated. Waiting for Godot is a perfect work.”

Waiting for Godot opens on March 25th and will run until April 10th at White Box Live Arts, located at NTC Liberty Station. Tickets are available via godot.eventbrite.com.

“Nothing is over or understated. Waiting for Godot is a perfect work.”

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DARLENE SHILEY, “DUCHESS OF DOWNTON,” SHARES HER ARTISTIC PASSION WITH SAN DIEGOBy Erica Miner

Last December, the University of San Diego and the Old Globe Theatre announced that their joint Master of Fine Arts in Theatre Program was being renamed The Old Globe and University of San Diego Shiley Graduate Theatre Program in honor of Donald and Darlene Shiley.

To arts aficionados in San Diego, this was no surprise: The Shileys’ name has become synonymous with their legendary love for and devotion to the arts, and their generosity thereof.

For decades, Darlene Shiley and her late husband Donald have been leading philanthropists in education, science and the arts in San Diego and beyond. “They have shaped the future of our field in the form of the actors who go on to important work after graduating the acclaimed classical training program that now bears the Shiley name,” says Old Globe Artistic Director Barry Edelstein.

Due in great part to the Shileys’ special passion for theatre and their continued support, the joint M.F.A. program has evolved into one of the most competitive, highly praised classical theatre training programs in the U.S. Each year, seven gifted theatre students selected from hundreds of applicants receive the opportunity to attend the intensive two–year, year–round program tuition–free. Graduates, among them Jim Parsons of the hit TV show The Big Bang Theory, have gone on to perform in theatre, film and television, with Golden Globe and Emmys among their many awards.

Despite her high profile as a patroness of the arts, Darlene Shiley, herself a former actress and a familiar face on the pre–episode spots for runaway hit Downton Abbey, retains a genial, accessible persona. The kindhearted warmth in her smile and voice are immediately noticeable, yet she clearly presents an impression of an intelligent, thoughtful person who has a clear focus and remarkable determination.

Describing the Shileys’ passion for philanthropy, Darlene Shiley says, “You don’t all of a sudden wake up one day and you’re philanthropic. It isn’t a function of how much money you have, it’s the fact that you have the feel for it.” Though she grew up in a poor neighborhood in the Bay Area, Shiley took her grandmother’s advice to heart: “Even if you’re poor, it doesn’t mean you can’t be neat and tidy, and share.” Shiley attributes an advanced understanding of that concept to her late husband, from whom she learned “what sharing and that kind of love and partnership were about.”

It was she who first expressed a desire to start that sharing


Hello, Darlene!

(From top): Darlene Shiley; The cast of the 2015 Old Globe/University of San Diego Shiley Graduate Theatre Program production of Shakespeare’s As You Like It. Photo by Daren Scott. Lowell Byers (foreground) with (from left) Allison Layman and Lindsay Brill in the 2013 Old Globe/University of San Diego Shiley Graduate Theatre Program production of Shakespeare’s Much Ado About Nothing. Photo by J.T. MacMillan.

and giving early in their relationship. “I asked him, ‘Why don’t we start doing it now so we can see how the organizations handle it?’ He thought it was a great idea. ‘You handle it,’ he said. Those were the most fateful words of our marriage. At that point I realized I’d made an enormous mistake,” she says, laughing. “Stewardship has always been important to me,” she adds, seriously. Over the years she found that USD has done well in that regard. “Values–based education was important to Donald and myself,” she says. “I’m building on his legacy.”

How did Shiley’s journey as an actress lead to her important role in the theatre life of San Diego? After supporting the Oregon Shakespeare Festival, Shiley thought, “You want to do the best, you go to the best, and that was the Old Globe.” The Shileys have been affiliated with the Globe since 1981. What she admires about USD is that it’s “value and mission driven. Those two organizations working together seemed a perfect fit.”

Each year Shiley lunches with all the M.F.A. students. “I talk to each one and find out what were their favorite roles, what’s a role they’d like to do.” For the annual Craig Noel and Darlene Shiley awards, she says, they look for “someone that had particular fire to them.” Is she proud of the M.F.A. program’s graduates? “Absolutely delirious,” she says. After the second year of training, they’re sent on their way, “with a little extra funding so it’s not quite so hard when they get out… Leaving college and going into the work world is bad enough on a good day to try to be finding a job in that industry.”

Inevitably a conversation with Shiley turns to her popular, well–liked PBS promotions for Masterpiece Theatre. Fans of the shows approach her all the time to thank her for her work with the outstanding network. “I understand the power of the medium,” she says, but finds it astonishing that “people recognize you from a 10–second spot.” She was appalled at the thought that the station might be forced to abandon Masterpiece in San Diego due to funding concerns. “I wanted this for San Diego. So I went in on the funding on the basis of keeping it here.” Downton Abbey remains a personal favorite, and Shiley has visited the set. “I’ve met some of the actors,” she says with delight. “Hugh Bonneville is just—oh, I’d run away with the man if given the opportunity.”

Shiley believes training is of key importance to all actors, which always brings her back to her own commitment to the joint M.F.A. program. She is filled with admiration at how serious the students are about the arts. “I don’t ever want us to lose our appreciation of what the arts can bring into our lives,” she says. “I want things to be better than when I entered into their lives or they into mine. Generally speaking, it is about people, isn’t it?”

(from left) Whitney Wakimoto, Christopher Salazar, and Adam Gerber in the 2012 Old Globe/University of San Diego Shiley Graduate Theatre Program production of Shakespeare’s Measure for Measure. Photo by Jeffrey Weiser.


By Bob Morey


Opera & Addictions

With springtime in the air, San Diego is just a giant playground for us to enjoy. We take many things for granted simply because there is so much to do here. One of the things I enjoy most about this job is

I’m able to see so many shows that are offered to us. Last year, I was lucky enough to discover opera, and completely fell in love with it. I have been greatly anticipating this San Diego Opera season since last November. Last month, when the San Diego Opera’s staging of Tosca delivered such a deeply moving story of heartfelt passion, if I could have attended every performance of it, I would have.

It was just a short 18 months ago when the San Diego Opera was looking as if it would die a financial death and deprive us of the magnificent productions they stage. We owe a great deal to those that refused to accept that it was over and moved the heavens to bring it all together and soldier onward against all odds. It’s not just the staff at the Opera that deserves our gratitude for their perseverance; their most generous donors richly deserve accolades as well, for without them we would have lost these incredible evenings that enhance our vibrant culture.

The whirlwind continued throughout the rest of the month as the first ever San Diego Theatre Week picked up right where the Opera left off. Again, our San Diego production companies showed us that with so much out there, we have no excuse to not find a show to our liking to attend. There was so much I wanted to see, but time and distance has a way of making its presence

felt and choices had to be made. The best part is that these companies will be around this season and I know that we can expect many wonderful shows.

So my friends and faithful readers, I have to admit something very painful. I have an addiction. It started out like every addiction, something I felt I could manage, a couple here and there, then it grew to a whole tube, and practically overnight to an entire box in one setting. I had to start adding a large glass of cold milk to go with it. I’m sure many of you share my shame. Yes, it’s Girl Scout Cookies, especially those Thin Mints right out of the freezer.

The Girl Scouts were out in force over the past month, and—if you’re lucky—in some places they’re still around for a couple of weeks. They were at the store where I shop, on the street corners in my neighborhood, even coming by the house with a wagon full of those addictive delights. There was no getting away from them. And like every year, they come around for a month—and then they’re gone. By this time, I think I only have enough Thin Mints to get me through perhaps the middle of May.

In the past, I have tried to curb my Thin Mint addiction by looking for something by the Keebler Elves, but it’s no good. As those green boxes start to leave open space in my freezer, I try to cut back my intake, but try as I may, there is always that last Thin Mint of the year, and that day will be looming in front of me soon. So if any of you have a case of Thin Mints that’s taking up too much room, please let me know—I just might be able to help you with that.

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