Entertainment
Lament for a Computer
After 30-something years of using a computer for almost everything I write, I am now, with a horribly screwed up shoulder, trying to write on an iPad. I began my computer relationship with an Apple product, an SE. I was teaching Basic Skills at Mission Bay High School when the department chairman came into my office […]
Celebrate Halloween at the Station
Liberty Station invites friends and family for tricks, treats and other festivities at the annual Halloween at the Station celebration in partnership with San Diego Comic Art Gallery, Comickaze Comics, Books, and More and Liberty Public Market from noon to 4 p.m., Sunday, October 27. The community is invited to gather in the North Promenade […]
Balboa Park Halloween Family Day Offers a Day of Spooky-Good Fun
The region’s largest free Halloween carnival grows even bigger with more than 30 organizations bringing San Diego County families a fun, safe, and culturally inspired kickoff to their Halloween activities. The Balboa Park Halloween Family Day takes place from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday, October 26, and features dozens of free craft projects for […]
2nd Annual PoeFest
Write Out Loud, an organization founded in 2007 with a commitment to inspire, challenge and entertain by reading literature aloud for a live audience presents the Second Annual San Diego PoeFest, running from Friday, October 11 through Sunday, October 27 at the historic Adobe Chapel in Old Town, located at 3963 Conde Street in San […]
13th Annual Trick-or-Treat on India Street
The Little Italy Association will bring spooky fun to the Little Italy neighborhood with its 13th annual Trick-or-Treat on India Street from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., Friday, October 25. Kids of all ages are encouraged to dress up in their best costume attire to enjoy an evening of authentic trick-or-treating. Little ghouls, witches and […]
WHAT NOW?
Saleswoman’s Conquest, Hard Won! By Laura Walcher Purpose: carry on. Dress well. Little make-up. Smile. (Fingers leap to imaginary strands of hair.) Smile; damn it! I’m well-dressed with little make-up. She’s coiffed, groomed and substantially girdled (right away, she hates me!). Her expression is like a depressed Father Winter. Her desk is immaculate; she’s talking […]
San Diego International Film Festival Highlights Notable Artists and Films
The San Diego International Film Festival (SDiFF), produced by the San Diego Film Foundation, announced today that they will honor Laurence Fishburne (“The Matrix Series”) with the annual Gregory Peck Award, Jared Harris (“Chernobyl”) with the Cinema Vanguard Award, and Jillian Bell (“Brittany Runs a Marathon”) with the Fairbanks Award. They will all be honored […]
The Enchanted Forest Castle: Happily Ever After Wedding
By Stylishly Aubree Lynn Writer/Stylist/Producer Once upon a time a boy met a girl and their relationship continued and deepened for many years. That boy eventually decided this was his one and only and made her dreams come true when he proposed. Then he created a kingdom where he would take her hand in front […]
8th Annual Beachside Fall Fest Returns
Belmont Park returns with its 8th annual Beachside Fall Fest for guests of all ages in October and November. The magic of the season will transform the 94-year-old seaside park into a festive fall experience with shades of autumn leaves, hay bales and freshly harvested pumpkins; plus, free activities like trick-or-treating, live entertainment, kids’ activities […]
Seeking Mrs. First Lady:
A Light Hearted Talk With La Verle Mitrovich I asked Patty Ducey-Brooks if she would mind republishing this article that ran in the June 2006 issue of the Presidio Sentinel. Patty agreed since it brings to light more memories of George Mitrovich, who passed away this past July 2019. La Verle has played a prominent […]
