Well, it appears Wells Fargo is giving out more than just home loans these days, they’re giving out cash too. On Aug 18th, a bald headed man robbed the downtown Wells Fargo that’s located at 401 B Street in Downtown San Diego. He was described as wearing a black shirt, glasses, 160 pounds and bald. It wasn’t disclosed how much the robber got away with in the Target bag he was using. The robber apparently told the clerk he had a gun and he would cause harm to her if she didn’t give him money.

Let’s make sure we keep our downtown San Diego Community safe and try to capture this guy. If you know any info, contact the police department.

2 days earlier, we had a woman that stole a police car on 17th street. She was believed to be under the influence. She lead police to Oceanside up the 5.

Please remember we live in an urban city and not all people are as nice as you and me. With that said, San Diego downtown is a great place to live and I do feel safe walking the streets but always remember there are some crazy people in this world.

Moving Park Competition for Downtown San Diego

So what’s a moving park? It’s a park that will be planned to be movable to different parking locations around downtown San Diego that will give life to an area for a designated amount of time. The city of San Diego and Downtown San Diego Partnership are joining together to lead this innovated idea and have come up with a design competition for everyone to participate to create this parklet design. Designs must be turned in by August 25th by 5:00 pm and the winning design will be announced Sept 1st. On September 19th, the parklet will be open and will then be able to see the winning design. The winning designer will be provided with $5000 to create these movable parks for construction materials and supplies.

There are multiple rules that you must take into consideration when creating your design.  How easy will it to be to move the park and how will it be moved?  It must be attractive and usable and durable.  Take a look at all the RULES

Since this park is going to be moving to different locations around downtown San Diego, every neighborhood will be able to partake in this fun idea. Create your Downtown San Diego real estate park and submit your Design today!

Watch the Padres play from the luxury of your own Downtown San Diego Condo. That’s what you can do from this just listed condo at Diamond Terrace. #703 is a 2bedroom 2bath condo that looks directly into Petco Park from both your living room and private outdoor patio. You will never have to pay to watch the Padres play live again.

Large floor to ceiling windows allow you to watch the Padres play from the comfort of your own property. Even concerts and other activities within Petco Park, you will be to be a part of it all. Besides watching baseball games, this south/west corner condo has awesome skyline views of the city. The kitchen opens up to the living room that is equipped with granite countertops with an available bar stool counter space and stainless steel appliances. The bedrooms are located separate from each other from across the living room. The master bedroom and guest room have open windows to take in the skyline views. Unit #703 comes with 2 parking spaces and includes and additional storage unit that’s located in the garage area.

Diamond Terrace in San Diego

Diamond Terrace is a top-notch 14-story condo building that’s located in the Ballpark District in Downtown San Diego. There are a total of 113 condos ranging from studios, 1bedroom and 2bedroom properties. There is 11,000 square feet of retail on the ground floor including a 7-11. There is secured entry access to the lobby and a gated parking garage located underground. On the 14th floor is where you’ll find the exercise room and community amenity room with seating and a large screen TV. Outside the amenity room, there is a large outdoor terrace that also has seating and a BBQ. The terrace also looks directly into Petco Park and has some amazing skyline views. Diamond Terrace was completed towards the end of 2005; September to be exact. Give me a call today for schedule a showing to view this great property at Diamond Terrace or any others.

Architects Studio E Architects (Design) and MVE-Institutional, Inc. (Architect of Record) have designed a 250-apartment complex that’s located in the Core District of Downtown San Diego. Celadon at 9th and Broadway is currently being built and should be nearing its completion within 6 months. Celadon will be an affordable home apartment complex. 223 units will be available for people that make 30-60% of the local area median income. 88 properties will be for affordable homes and the Mental Health Services will fund 25 of those. The residences of the Mental Health will receive help and services to lead them to homelessness. 2 units will be for staff employees.

Affordable Housing Apartments for Rent

Celadon will be a 17-story Downtown San Diego Apartment for rent property with 2 underground parking levels. On the 15th floor, there will be a terrace that provides San Diego skyline and bay views. The ground floor will be for commercial and will have 5,775 square feet for retail on Broadway and 9th.

The estimated total cost for this project is $76 million with $2,812,150 MHSA Estimated Capital Funds. CCDC (Centre City Development Corporation), California Department of Housing and Community Development, California Housing Finance Agency and Administrator of the Mental Health Services Act Housing Program and San Diego Housing Commission is making this financially possible. MHSA is also putting an additional of $1,349,832 in operating funds.

It’s good to see an effort being made for people that might be down on their luck and to help them out.

There are many different condo developers around Downtown San Diego but only one Top Dog comes to mind.  His name is Nate Bosa and he’s with Bosa Development out of Vancouver Canada.  That’s right, a Canadian has come down to San Diego and has made a fortune building and selling Downtown San Diego Condos.  Bosa also owns many plots around downtown so you’ll see many more high rise condos being built over the next decade.  Let me tell you some of the plots Bosa owns and will one day develop on.  There’s only one plot not built on in the Marina district and it’s currently a parking lot.  It’s located between Harbor Club and Atria.  Another plot Bosa owns is in the Columbia district that’s directly north of Sapphire Tower.  Just west of Electra, Bosa owns that plot and the plot Office Depot currently is on.

 

Bosa only develops high rise properties that are top of the line in regards to quality.  Almost all properties come with an additional storage unit to keep some of your items outside your condo.  The views are some of the best with Bosa developments.  You can have both spectacular bay views as well as skyline views of the city.  Which ever you prefer or even both, you can have it!

 

So if you’re looking for a luxury property in downtown San Diego, take a look at some of Bosa’s past projects and give me a call so I can tell you more about each complex and take you inside to view the floor plans and amenities.

 

East Village:  The Legend

Columbia:  Bayside – The Grande – Electra

Marina:  Horizons – Park Place

Cortez Hill:  Discovery

There’a a new 2 story town home available for sale at Atria condos in San Diego. It’s a 2bed 2.5baths 1290 sqft that’s located on the first floor of the 4 story complex. Because it’s on the first floor, there is an entrance from inside the courtyard as well as your own private street entrance. If you have a dog or you don’t want to wait on elevators, this is the perfect San Diego downtown condo for your lifestyle.

Atria in Downtown San Diego

Atria’s property management company is on site located just off the front lobby. Some of the amenities Atria has is a fitness center located on the ground floor and across the hall is the business room for your business needs. They also have an amenity room with a 70″ Tv and on the 4th floor, they have a roof top patio with seating, heat lamps, bbq and views of downtown! Atria is located in the Marina district and is close to everything. Ralphs grocery store is just across the street and it’s open 24 hours out of the day.

Atria was originally an apartment complex that converted to condos around 2004. It took them a while to sell all their properties because as they were kicking renters out, the market was tanking and the developers were still trying to sell for prices before the crash. It wasn’t until about a couple years ago they made another run at selling their condos and they did. Unit #109 is another town home that sold last year at $465k with the same floor plan and soft so let’s keep an eye on this one and see what happens with price. I told the owner he wouldn’t get $550k for his property and he wasn’t happy with that so he listed with another realtor. My guess it that it will sell in the high $400k. Time will tell. Call me to view this property. Michael Long 619.846.0892

FRIDAY – AUGUST 1

First 5 First Fridays – Nightingale Music: Recommended for ages 4 and under, children will be introduced to a variety of music types from nursery songs to rock ‘n’ roll. 10:30 a.m., New Children’s Museum, 200 W. Island Ave., Marina District. Visit thinkplaycreate.org

“Rockin’ the Boat: Women’s Liberation Movement of the 60’s and 70’s” Public Opening Reception. Open to public through Aug. 31. Noon – 4 p.m., Wed. through Sun. Women’s Museum of California, 2730 Historic Decatur Rd, Barracks 16, Liberty Station. Visit womensmuseumca.org.

San Diego Padres WineFest: Come watch Padres battle Atlanta Braves 7:10 p.m., and arrive early for a pre-game wine tasting event featuring food and wine. Admission free with ticket to game. First pour at 5 p.m. Sponsored by Oregon winery Copa di Vino. Petco Park, 100 Park Blvd., East Village. Tickets padres.com.

SATURDAY – AUGUST 2

Urban Challenge/Scavenger Hunt: Explore hidden areas of the Gaslamp Quarter & East Village and learn the unique history behind the Stingaree District. There are NO “Fear factor” tasks in this adventure. It’s all about having fun and seeing secret San Diego. 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Wheretours.com

Dog Day: Dog lovers can enjoy demonstrations, giveaways, and resources for their pets. 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Central Library Auditorium and Garden Courtyard, 330 Park Blvd., Downtown. For more info visit: sandiegolibrary.org

A Taste of the Past in Old Town: Self-guided tasting tour focusing on the foods of early San Diego during the mid-1800s. Proceeds from ticket sales will go towards refurbishing exhibits in the Machado Silvas Museum. Noon – 5 p.m., Old Town San Diego State Historic Park, 4002 Wallace St., Old Town. Tickets are $15. Visit parks.ca.gov/oldtownsandiego

San Diego Craft Beer and Cocktail Showcase: Fourth annual showcase featuring 12 craft brewers, 6 craft cocktail bars, gourmet food trucks, art walk, and more. Presented by CityBeat, breweries include Hillcrest Brewing Co., Green Flash Brewing Co., Saint Archer Brewing Co., and more. 4 – 8 p.m., El Dorado Cocktail Lounge, 1030 Broadway, Downtown. Visit sd-showcase.com

San Diego Padres giveaway: Watch the Padres battle the Atlanta Braves 5:40 p.m., and get a Padres Floppy Hat presented by Fanatics Authentic. Petco Park, 100 Park Blvd., East Village. Tickets at padres.com.

SUNDAY – AUGUST 3

San Diego Blood Bank 5K Walk/Run: Participants run/walk along the scenic course to raise money for the blood bank. Event also features a “family fun zone, a beer garden sponsored by Stone Brewing (21+) and more. Walk/run at 8 a.m., Embarcadero Marina Park North. Visit sandiegobloodbank.org

San Diego Padres Kids Fest, Jr. Padres Photo Day and U.S. Army & Army National Guard Appreciation Day: The Padres battle the Atlanta Braves. Photo Day from 11 a.m. to Noon – families may enter the field through the Park at the Park. Appreciation Day presented by USAA. 1:10 p.m. Petco Park, 100 Park Blvd., East Village. Tickets at padres.com.

“Feminist: Stories From Women’s Liberation” A Film by Jennifer Lee: Documentary of the women who made the Women’s Liberation Movement happen. 4 p.m., Women’s Museum of California, 2730 Historic Decatur Rd, Barracks 16, Liberty Station. Visit womensmuseumca.org.

MONDAY – AUGUST 4

Movie Monday: “Stand by Me” is this week’s screening at 7p.m in the Ex-Patriate Room at Croce’s Park West, 2760 Fifth Ave., Bankers Hill. Call 619-233-4355 or visit crocesparkwest.com – FREE with food or drink purchase.

Outdoor Organ Concert: The San Diego Organ Society presents a free magical night under the stars every Monday through Aug. 25. With over 4,500 pipes, this organ one of the largest organs in the world with wonderful sound, playing classics and popular hits. Enjoy free parking, lots of seating, beautiful lighting, concessions. Balboa Park’s Organ Pavilion. 7:30 p.m. Visit balboapark.org

TUESDAY – AUGUST 5

San Diego Shakespeare Society – Open Shakespeare Reading: “The Taming of the Shrew.” Anyone can join in or just listen. Informal café-style seating. First Tuesday of the month, 6:45 – 8:30 p.m. Upstart Crow Bookstore and Coffeehouse, 835C W. Harbor Dr., Seaport Village. Free. Visit upstartcrowtrading.com or call 619-333-0141.

WEDNESDAY – AUGUST 6

Painting and Vino: Local professional artists instruct attendees on painting a masterpiece. Tonight – “Lotus Birds” at 98 Bottles, 2400 Kettner Blvd., Little Italy. 6 – 9 p.m. 21+ up. Cost $45, all supplies included, registration required. Corkage fee $15 if you bring your own wine. For more info, visit paintingandvino.com.

Film Screening “Pregnant in America”: Examines practices of modern day health care and how they are often the source of medical issues among pregnant women and their unborn children. 6 p.m. Reserve by calling 619-233-7963. Women’s Museum of California, 2730 Historic Decatur Rd, Barracks 16, Liberty Station. Visit womensmuseumca.org.

THURSDAY – AUGUST 7

Live Music: The Sunset Poolside Jazz Series continues every Thursday through August set against the backdrop of Downtown’s skyline. Tonight’s performer is Latin and traditional jazz musician Jaime Valle. 6:30 – 9:30 p.m., The Westgate Hotel, 1055 Second Ave., Downtown. $20 food/drink minimum. Visit thewestgatehotel.com

FRIDAY – AUGUST 8

Take a bite out of Downtown: Hosted by food tour service Bite San Diego every Friday and Saturday, join fellow foodies and winos for a walking tour sampling some of Downtown’s finest restaurants. 21+. 12 – 3 p.m. Tickets are $45. More info and tickets at bitesandiego.com/index.php.

SATURDAY – AUGUST 9

Second Saturday Science Club for Girls: Bloomin’ Botany – Dissect flowers and explore chlorophyll like a real botanist. Make a sweet-smelling perfume from flower petals to take home! Noon – 2 p.m. Reuben H. Fleet Space Center, 1875 El Prado, Balboa Park. Members $12, non-members $14.  Visit rhfleet.org or pre-register 619-238-1233 x806.

Urban Challenge/Scavenger Hunt: Explore hidden areas of the Gaslamp Quarter & East Village and learn the unique history behind the Stingaree District. There are NO “Fear factor” tasks in this adventure. It’s all about having fun and seeing secret San Diego. 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Wheretours.com

SUNDAY – AUGUST 10

Outdoor Organ Concert: The San Diego Organ Society presents a free organ concert every Sunday. With over 4,500 pipes, this organ is one of the largest organs in the world with wonderful sound, playing classic and popular hits. Enjoy free parking, lots of seating. Balboa Park’s Organ Pavilion. 2 p.m. Visit balboapark.org

The Two Gentlemen of Verona: Renowned director and Tony Award nominee Mark Lamos returns to the Globe with one of Shakespeare’s most delightful and boisterous comedies. Opens tonight. 8 p.m. Lowell Davies Festival Theatre, 1363 Old Globe Way, Balboa Park. Tickets start $29. Visit theoldglobe.org or call 619-234-5623.

MONDAY – AUGUST 11

Movie Monday: “Casablanca” is this week’s screening at 7 p.m in the Ex-Patriate Room at Croce’s Park West, 2760 Fifth Ave., Bankers Hill. Call 619-233-4355 or visit crocesparkwest.com – FREE with food or drink purchase.

Phil’s Big BBQ at the Ballpark: For the sixth year Phil’s BBQ will host this event benefitting the Big Brothers Big Sisters of San Diego County military mentoring program, Operation Bigs. 4:30 – 7 p.m., Petco Tailgate Park, corner of 14th Street and Imperial Avenue, in East Village. Tickets and more at SDBigs.org/PhilsBigBBQ.

TUESDAY – AUGUST 12

Once: The Tony Award winning musical comes to San Diego. 7 p.m. Runs through Aug. 17. San Diego Civic Theatre, 1199 Third Ave., Downtown. Tickets start $25. Visit broadwaysd.com

WEDNESDAY – AUGUST 13

Fishermen’s Farmers’ Market: 3 – 7 p.m., every Wednesday. 4930 N. Harbor Dr. near Nimitz Blvd. Sdweeklymarkets.com – FREE

Young Lions Music Series: Every Wednesday, a “young rising star” is chosen by Gilbert Castellanos to perform. Castellanos will also join in during the first set. 7 p.m. Ex-Patriate Room, Croce’s Park West, 2760 Fifth Ave., Bankers Hill. Call 619-233-4355 or visit crocesparkwest.com.

THURSDAY – AUGUST 14

Comedy: Comedian, actor, and writer Brian Posehn currently costars on Comedy Central’s “The Sarah Silverman Program.” 7:30 p.m. American Comedy Co., 818 B Sixth Ave., Gaslamp. Tickets $22, americancomedyco.com

Live Music: The Sunset Poolside Jazz Series continues. Tonight’s performer is Afro-Latin-jazz-punk-funk band The Afrojazziacs. 6:30 – 9:30 p.m., The Westgate Hotel, 1055 Second Ave., Downtown. $20 food/drink minimum. Visit thewestgatehotel.com

FRIDAY – AUGUST 15

Take a bite out of Downtown: Hosted by food tour service Bite San Diego every Friday and Saturday, join fellow foodies and winos for a walking tour sampling some of Downtown’s finest restaurants. 21+. 12 – 3 p.m. Tickets are $45. More info and tickets at bitesandiego.com/index.php.

SATURDAY – AUGUST 16

Free to Breathe Run/Walk: Fifth annual lung cancer 5K run/walk and 1 mile walk fundraiser for Free to Breathe. Opening rally at 7:45 a.m. North Embarcadero Marina Park, 400 Kettner Blvd. Visit participate.freetobreathe.org

“Breaking Through”: An art show with live music, a DJ, raffle, and food trucks to raise money for San Diego Youth Services. 1 – 5 p.m. Mission Brewery, 1441 L St., East Village. Free with a suggested donation. Visit breakingthroughsd.com

“Checked Out!” Experimental Music Fest: Stay Strange and the San Diego Public Library are collaborating for the second year with this platform for experimental music. Lineup includes Bobby Bray, No Know, and more. Noisemaking workshop for ages 8 & up. Noon – 6 p.m. Central Library Auditorium and Garden Courtyard, 330 Park Blvd., Downtown. Visit: sandiegolibrary.org

Urban Challenge/Scavenger Hunt: Explore hidden areas of the Gaslamp Quarter & East Village and learn the unique history behind the Stingaree District. There are NO “Fear factor” tasks in this adventure. It’s all about having fun and seeing secret San Diego. 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Wheretours.com

SUNDAY – AUGUST 17

The Headquarters Certified Farmers’ Market: Every Sunday, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. 789 W. Harbor Dr. More info, visit facebook.com/TheHeadquartersFarmersMarket.

Outdoor Organ Concert: The San Diego Organ Society presents a free organ concert every Sunday. With over 4,500 pipes, this organ is one of the largest organs in the world with wonderful sound, playing classics and popular hits. Enjoy free parking, lots of seating. Balboa Park’s Organ Pavilion. 2 p.m. Visit balboapark.org

MONDAY – AUGUST 18

Movie Monday: “Grumpy Old Men” is this week’s screening at 7p.m in the Ex-Patriate Room at Croce’s Park West, 2760 Fifth Ave., Bankers Hill. Call 619-233-4355 or visit crocesparkwest.com – FREE with food or drink purchase.

Outdoor Organ Concert: The San Diego Organ Society presents a free magical night under the stars. With over 4,500 pipes, this organ one of the largest organs in the world with wonderful sound, playing classic and popular hits. Enjoy free parking, lots of seating, beautiful lighting, concessions. Balboa Park’s Organ Pavilion. 7:30 p.m. Visit balboapark.org

TUESDAY – AUGUST 19

Painting and Vino: Local professional artists instruct attendees on painting a masterpiece. Tonight – “Featherly Wave” at 98 Bottles, 2400 Kettner Blvd., Little Italy. 6 – 9 p.m. and 21+. Cost $45, all supplies included, registration required. Corkage fee $15 if you bring your own wine. For more info, visit paintingandvino.com.

WEDNESDAY – AUGUST 20

Live Music: The ninth annual Green Flash Concert Series at Birch Aquarium continues with Marc Broussard and Tyrone Wells. Doors 5:30 p.m., show 6:30 p.m., Birch Aquarium, 2300 Expedition Way, La Jolla. Visit birchaquariumprograms.com.

THURSDAY – AUGUST 21

Live Music: The Sunset Poolside Jazz Series continues. Tonight’s performer Curtis Taylor Quartet with Grammy award winning trumpeter Curtis Taylor. 6:30 – 9:30 p.m., The Westgate Hotel, 1055 Second Ave., Downtown. $20 food/drink minimum. Visit thewestgatehotel.com.

FRIDAY – AUGUST 22

Take a bite out of Downtown: Hosted by food tour service Bite San Diego every Friday and Saturday, join fellow foodies and winos for a walking tour sampling some of Downtown’s finest restaurants. 21+. 12 – 3 p.m. Tickets are $45. More info and tickets at bitesandiego.com/index.php.

SATURDAY – AUGUST 23

Sixth Annual Spirits Festival: The festival starts today with both the cocktail and culinary communities represented. All inclusive tickets include unlimited tastings of spirits and food samples plus entertainment, celebrity guests, chef demonstrations and more. 2 – 6 p.m. Port Pavilion on Broadway Pier, 1000 N. Harbor Dr., Tickets start $85. Visit sandiegospiritsfestival.com

SUNDAY – AUGUST 24

“The Art of Voice: An Introduction to Opera”: The Central Library’s Fall Concert Series kicks off with top performers from the San Diego Opera and SDO University Partnership Program. 2:30 – 3:30 p.m. Central Library Auditorium, 330 Park Blvd., Downtown. For more info visit: sandiegolibrary.org

Sixth Annual Spirits Festival: The festival starts today with both the cocktail and culinary communities represented. All inclusive tickets with unlimited tastings of spirits and food samples, entertainment, celebrity guests, chef demonstrations and more. 2 – 5 p.m. Port Pavilion on Broadway Pier, 1000 N. Harbor Dr., Tickets start $85. Visit sandiegospiritsfestival.com

MONDAY – AUGUST 25

Movie Monday: “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off” – 7p.m in the Expatriate Room at Croce’s Park West, 2760 Fifth Ave., Bankers Hill. Call 619-233-4355 or visit crocesparkwest.com – FREE with food or drink purchase.

Outdoor Organ Concert: The San Diego Organ Society presents their final free magical night under the stars. With over 4,500 pipes, this organ is one of the largest organs in the world with wonderful sound, playing classic and popular hits. Enjoy free parking, lots of seating, beautiful lighting, concessions. Balboa Park’s Organ Pavilion. 7:30 p.m. Visit balboapark.org

TUESDAY – AUGUST 26

Painting and Vino: Local professional artists instruct attendees on painting a masterpiece. Tonight – “Fields of Gold.” 98 Bottles, 2400 Kettner Blvd., Little Italy. 6 – 9 p.m. 21+. Cost $45, all supplies included, registration required. Corkage fee $15 if you bring your own wine. For more info, visit paintingandvino.com.

WEDNESDAY – AUGUST 27

Painting and Vino: Local professional artists instruct attendees on painting a masterpiece. Tonight – “Van Gogh’s Cypress Tree” at 98 Bottles, 2400 Kettner Blvd, Little Italy. 6 – 9 p.m. 21+. Cost $45, all supplies included, registration required. Corkage fee $15 if you bring your own wine. For more info, visit paintingandvino.com.

THURSDAY – AUGUST 28

Tall Ships Spectator Cruise: A United States Naval vessel will lead more than a dozen majestic tall ships and windjammers through San Diego Harbor in a nautical procession. This Hornblower cruise invites spectators to avoid onshore crowds and view the parade from the deck of their ship. The cruise includes narration by “insiders,” indoor/outdoor seating areas, and a snack bar with items for purchase. Boarding 10:30 a.m., cruising 11 a.m. – 1 pm., boarding location – Navy Pier, 970 N. Harbor Dr. Tickets $29 (adults), $14.50 (children ages 4-12) with discounts for seniors and military. Visit hornblower.com

Live Music: The Sunset Poolside Jazz Series continues. Tonight’s performer Irving Flores Danzon Trio. 6:30 – 9:30 p.m., The Westgate Hotel, 1055 Second Ave., Downtown. $20 food/drink minimum. Visit thewestgatehotel.com

FRIDAY – AUGUST 29

Comedy: Tom Green revolutionized comedy television with The Tom Green Show on MTV. He has since starred in several movies and continued stand-up. 7:30 & 9:30 p.m. American Comedy Company, 818 B Sixth Ave., Gaslamp. Tickets $24, americancomedyco.com

US Sand Sculpting Challenge and 3D Art Exposition: People flock to this event each year to watch sculptors build their works of art. Entertainment throughout the weekend includes musicians, dancers, magicians and more. 9 a.m. – 7 p.m. B Street Pier, 1140 N. Harbor Dr., Downtown. Tickets start $7. Visit ussandsculpting.com

SATURDAY – AUGUST 30

US Sand Sculpting Challenge and 3D Art Exposition: Entertainment throughout the weekend includes musicians, dancers, magicians and more. Awards presented today. 9 a.m. – 7 p.m., special twilight hours 7 – 10 p.m. B Street Pier, 1140 N. Harbor Dr., Downtown. Tickets start $7. Visit ussandsculpting.com

San Diego Padres giveaway: Padres take on the Los Angeles Dodgers 5:40 p.m., get a Padres Mesh Hat presented by Las Vegas. Petco Park, 100 Park Blvd., East Village. Tickets at padres.com.

SUNDAY – AUGUST 31

Painting and Vino: Local professional artists instruct attendees on painting a masterpiece. Today – “Breakfast Time” at 98 Bottles in Little Italy, 2400 Kettner Blvd. Event is 1 – 4 p.m. and 21+ up. Cost is $45, all supplies included, but registration is required. Corkage fee $15 if you bring your own wine. For more info, visit paintingandvino.com.

US Sand Sculpting Challenge and 3D Art Exposition: Added entertainment includes musicians, dancers, magicians and more. Continues through weekend. 9 a.m. – 7 p.m. B Street Pier, 1140 North Harbor Dr., Downtown. Tickets start at $7. Visit ussandsculpting.com

Organ Pavilion Concert: The San Diego Organ Society presents a free organ concert every Sunday. With over 4,500 pipes, this organ brought to Balboa Park in 1914 is one of the largest organs in the world with wonderful sound, playing classic and popular hits. Enjoy free parking, lots of seating. Balboa Park’s Organ Pavilion. 2 p.m. Visit balboapark.org

MONDAY – SEPT 1 – LABOR DAY

US Sand Sculpting Challenge and 3D Art Exposition: Added entertainment includes musicians, dancers, magicians and more. 9 a.m. – 7 p.m. B Street Pier, 1140 North Harbor Dr., Downtown. Tickets start at $7. Visit ussandsculpting.com

TUESDAY – SEPT 2

San Diego Shakespeare Society: First Tuesday of the month. Acting workshop night. Anyone can join in or just listen. Informal café-style seating. 6:45 – 8:30 p.m. Upstart Crow Bookstore and Coffeehouse, 835C West Harbor Dr., Seaport Village. Free. Visit upstartcrowtrading.com or call 619-333-0141.

WEDNESDAY – SEPT 3

Fishermen’s Farmers’ Market: 3 – 7 p.m., every Wednesday. 4930 N. Harbor Dr. near Nimitz Blvd. Sdweeklymarkets.com – FREE

Young Lions Music Series: Every Wednesday, a “young rising star” is chosen by Gilbert Castellanos to perform. Castellanos will also join in during the first set. 7 p.m. Ex-Patriate Room, Croce’s Park West, 2760 Fifth Ave., Bankers Hill. Call 619-233-4355 or visit crocesparkwest.com.

THURSDAY – SEPT 4

Comedy: Joel McHale is best known as the host of the E! Channel’s “The Soup” and the lead character on the show “Community.” 8 & 10 p.m. American Comedy Company, 818 B Sixth Ave., Gaslamp. Tickets $24, americancomedyco.com

East Village Association Board Meeting: Monthly board meeting for the East Village Association. All meetings are open to the public. 5 p.m. Room 219, Thomas Jefferson School of Law, 1155 Island Ave. For more info visit eastvillagesandiego.com.

Urbana is located at 450 10th Avenue in East Village of Downtown San Diego. It’s nearing its completion and will being moving renters in starting January 2015. The 6 story complex will have 96 apartments from studios, 1bedroom and 2bedroom floor plans. There will also be 1100 square feet for retail. You can check out Urbana’s Facebook page here.

Urbana Apartment Rentals

There will are some neat features at Urbana from the roof top sky lounge that has skyline views to the lobby having seating that overlooks 10th ave. In the courtyard, there is a fire pit and a couple bbqs and even a fountain for socializing. They residences will have a game lounge to entertain their guests from a shuffle board table, foosball and a poker table. Tv’s will also be located inside the game lounge. Bring your dogs and cats with you as this complex is pet friendly and even has a dog run. They’ll also have a fitness center to work out and stay healthy. There will be storage units for renters to have for a small fee and bike rakes will be available for use. They will have an underground garage equipped with car charging spots.

Nearby residences, such as: M2i, Diamond Terrace & Fahrenheit will be thrilled once these Downtown Apartments finishes construction. There were once a couple small warehouses to a nice looking apartment complex.

There are many condos in downtown San Diego for buyers to select from. Today, there’s a new listing at Atria which is a condo complex that’s located in the Marina District in downtown San Diego. It’s unit #207 that’s located on the second floor and has street views overlooking Market. This studio has 585 sqft of living space and has some nice features throughout. The flooring is a nice dark laminate wood flooring in the living area with ceramic tiles in both the kitchen and bath. The kitchen is equipped with stainless steel appliances and black granite countertops that opens to the living space. The condo doesn’t appear to have a patio or parking so if you are looking for something simple and a patio and parking doesn’t matter, give me a call and let’s go check this property out.

Atria in Downtown San Diego

Atria Condos have 2 different address’: 101 Market & 120 Island. There are a total of 149 units within this 4 story complex that was built in 2002. This property used to be apartments before it was converted to condos for sale in 2004 by Hammer Ventures. The complex is secured with safe access remotes for both building entries and garage doors. Atria has a 4th floor roof top patio for owners to lounge and relax while using the bbqs for grilling and entertaining guests. Other amenities include a fitness center to work out and a business office in case you need to use the computer or fax an offer. The interior of the complex has a courtyard with palm trees that really makes you feel like you are living in California. If you have any questions about this unit or any other at Atria, please call me! I’m always here to help!