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ASR Access is the flagship platform for over 400 surf and skate lifestyle brands to preview Fall, Back-to-School and Winter 2010/2011 collections to buyers from around the world. The introduction of the ASR Access Smart Booth format allows for a product focused event, yet with plenty of brand story-telling marketing options. ASR Access events include a high-energy fashion show, mini ramp, centralized lounges and business seminars, offering places to meet, network, consider buying decisions and gain valuable insight between appointments.

CLASS@ASR returns adjacent to ASR at the San Diego Convention Center. Featuring a curated group of over 100 designers that crossover from the Surf/Skate lifestyle into the prestigious fashion market, CLASS@ASR is an exclusive event with its own vibe, booth design, organic cuisine and ambiance.

Crossroads has teamed up with ASR with the goal of providing better service to retailers through the ultimate skate focused retail show. Staging across from ASR in the Petco Park parking lot, Crossroads is committed to staying true to the independent nature of the skateboarding culture and to maintaining the unique relaxed, open format of previous shows, while benefiting from ASR’s global reach of retail buyers.

Visit our brand list for all 3 events here

Mardi Gras is approaching, and on February 16, 2010, the Gaslamp Quarter will host a variety of events aimed at celebrating the historic tradition that embraces indulgences of all kinds.  While this might not be New Orleans, San Diego sure holds its own when it comes to food, drinks, and beads.

Kicking off the celebrations will be two spectacular Masquerade Parades that will run up 5th Avenue. The parades will feature colorful floats, cars, and beads and will run at both 7:30pm and 10 pm, rain or shine. And the parades are only the start. There will be seven stages throughout the Quarter with entertainment lounges and a series of ten DJ’s and live bands.

The entertainment lineup for the night will include shows from street performers, dancers, magic and cirque, and of course crazy carnival games. There will also be restaurants, clubs, and bars decorated for the occasion, serving drinks, and inviting you to party at their location.

And while “winging it” will surely prove fun, walking around the Quarter will cost $20 at the door. Be prepared; take advantage of all the remarkably affordable pre-sale packages that offer food, drinks, and VIP access for a flat fee. A visit to Gaslamp.org will give you access to packages that take the all the guesswork out of your Fat Tuesday festivities. If you buy your tickets pre-sale, $15 will give you access to the celebrations where you can enjoy the floats, stages, music, and beads. If you’re looking to indulge a little more a $38 VIP ticket will not only give you access to the celebration but also give you no cover VIP access to 13 clubs (923, Belo, Sin Nightclub, and Red Circle, to name a few), six “welcome shots,” VIP access for your next club visit, and food and drink specials valued at $500.

If you’re looking to celebrate Mardi Gras with a special someone or close friends, there are also affordable dinner packages for $30 that not only get you access to the festivities ($20 value at the event) but also a $20 voucher for a restaurant of your choice. Restaurants include: Blue Pointe Costal Cuisine, Dicks Last Resort, Greystone Steakhouse, Cucina Costana, and Mister Tiki Mai Tai Lounge among many others. If you decide to buy the dinner package be sure to buy pre-sale on the website and call the restaurant to make reservations for the day, February 16, starting at 6pm.

Be prepared and save some money by pre-ordering tickets to whatever package best complements your plans for the night

San Diego Urban Retreats launches a new by owner website.  The website is for property owners that manage there own vacation properties.  The website is San Diego specific and will be the a leader in San Diego county for vacation rentals. The website will be free for property owners the first six months and than there will be an annual fee of $159.  Check it out at www.sandiegovacationrentalnetwork.com

We want to thank all the people that have supported San Diego Urban Retreats and its affiliates. I want wish everybody a happy holidays from our staff.

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