Lots of big name concerts happening this week, and not just performers that the kiddies will enjoy. Plus, there's a big home decorating show featuring HGTV personalities and, coming on the heels of the Westminster Kennel Dog Show, we have the annual Silver Bay Kennel Club Dog Show at the Del Mar Fairgrounds this weekend.
Irie, man. Bob Marley lives on with this all-day festival at the Sports Arena, featuring Sean Paul, Elephant Man, Sly & Robbie and lots more.
On the other end of the spectrum, Olivia Newton-John (that's Sandy to all you Grease fans) is also performing Monday, at the East County Performing Arts Center in El Cajon. Let's get physical!
This is the big show for the younger set this week: a hard rock punk rap fest featuring Linkin Park and local boys done good, POD. POD is the big draw locally, as this hard rockin rap band hails from the Bonita/South Bay area and is one of the big names in music today. Not to mention their Christian leanings make them that much different. Hoobastank is also on the bill. At Cox Arena.
The devine Miss M showcases her stage presence when she brings her "Kiss My Brass" tour to the San Diego Sports Arena.
That same evening (Wednesday), legendary country crooner George Jones hits the East County Performing Arts Center stage. Famous for his duets with Tammy Wynette as well as his boozing problems that nearly did him in, Jones still can carry a country tune in his 70s. It might be one of th elast chances to see him.
One of the most critically acclaimed and fearless bands to emerge in the 1980s, Los Lobos continues to make fabulous music by their own standards. Never one to follow trends, the "little band from East LA" still rocks at its rootsy best.
The Motown legend brings his stellar songwriting and smooth falsetto to the Pala Casino.
This is the big dog show for San Diego, and it is great fun to stroll through the Del Mar Fairgrounds exhibit halls and look at all the wonderful dog breeds. Maybe not as glamorous as the televised Westminster Dog Show, but the devotion and expertise in showing dogs is truly impressive. Separate juding for all breeds occurs on both Saturday and Sunday. Best of all, admission is FREE.
With an all-star lineup of speakers and more than 500 design professionals, you'll surely come away with ideas for your home from the three-day San Diego Interior Design and Landscape Expo at the Convention Center. HGTV personalities Kitty Bartholomew and Susie Coelho, garden writer Pat Welsh and others will offer seminars to attendees. Admission is $10 for adults.
