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San Diego Civic Youth Ballet Presents “Cinderella”

| March 5, 2014 | 0 Comments
San Diego Civic Youth Ballet Presents “Cinderella”

  The resident classical ballet school of Balboa Park since 1945, San Diego Civic Youth Ballet, will present a full-length production of the fairy tale favorite, “Cinderella” from Wednesday, April 2, 2014 through Sunday, April 6. Featuring professional costumes, sets, lighting, and staging, the performance will take place at Casa del Prado Theater located in […]

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Hello again from San Diego Opera!

| March 3, 2014 | 0 Comments
Hello again from San Diego Opera!

  by Karen Keltner, resident conductor and music administrator I’m writing to you on the day of San Diego Opera’s second opening night in its 2014 season. “Pagliacci” closed after four successful performances, and we are now poised to do a 180 degree turn to the lively and sweetly amusing opera comedy which is Donizetti’s […]

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Lorraine Feather Garners Grammy Nomination for “Attachments”

| March 3, 2014 | 0 Comments
Lorraine Feather Garners Grammy Nomination for “Attachments”

  Lyricist and Jazz Singer Lorraine Feather was born in Manhattan. Her parents named her Billie Jane Lee Lorraine after godmother Billie Holiday, her mother Jane (formerly a big band singer), her mother’s ex-roommate Peggy Lee, and the song “Sweet Lorraine.” She is the daughter of the late jazz writer Leonard Feather. With lineage like […]

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San Diego Ballet Presents The Many Loves of Don Juan

| February 7, 2014 | 0 Comments
San Diego Ballet Presents The Many Loves of Don Juan

  The San Diego Ballet Company (SDB), under the leadership of co-directors Robin Sherertz-Morgan and Javier Velasco presents “The Many Loves of Don Juan” at 8 p.m., Friday, February 21 and 2:30 p.m., Sunday, February 23 at the Lyceum Theatre in Horton Plaza in downtown San Diego. Choreographed by SDB’s award-winning, artistic director, Javier Velasco, […]

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Frida Kahlo Look-Alike Contest

| February 7, 2014 | 0 Comments
Frida Kahlo Look-Alike Contest

Global Entertainment Properties, producers of The Complete Frida Kahlo exhibition, is holding a Frida Kahlo Look-Alike Contest from 6 to 8 p.m., Friday, Feb. 21. Judging takes place at 7 p.m. at 2765 Truxtun Road at NTC at Liberty Station, Historic Barracks 3, San Diego, CA 92106. This contest is in conjunction with the exhibition, […]

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MADCAPS’ 54TH Annual Benefit Show

| February 6, 2014 | 0 Comments
MADCAPS’ 54TH Annual Benefit Show

MADCAPS World Tour 2014 performances will take place from Thursday, March 20 through Saturday, March 22 at Correia Middle School, located at 4302 Valeta Street, San Diego, CA. 92107. This show will also introduce the class of 2020. The Preview Show is 7 p.m., Thursday, March 20. Other shows take place at 8 p.m., Friday, […]

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Spanish Revival and Eclectic Architecture

| December 31, 2013 | 0 Comments
Spanish Revival and Eclectic Architecture

Topic of Mission Hills Heritage 9th Annual Lecture Series by Valerie Lemke Historians, artists and authors will explore “Spanish Revival and Eclectic Architecture in Mission Hills,” at the Ninth Annual Lecture Series presented by Mission Hills Heritage (MHH) Saturday, January 18. Talks and displays will focus on the romantic architectural styles and decorative arts popular […]

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In Preparation of the Upcoming San Diego Opera Seasons

| December 31, 2013 | 0 Comments

by Karen Keltner, resident conductor and music administrator Greetings, everyone, and a happy 2014 to all! Here at San Diego Opera it’s always an interesting “dance” as we try to balance the excitement and responsibilities of an upcoming opera season with the excitement and responsibilities that come with impending holidays. And this year the November […]

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Ballyhoo! and Passafire at The Irenic on Jan. 30

| December 31, 2013 | 0 Comments
Ballyhoo! and Passafire at The Irenic on Jan. 30

BALLYHOO: 1: a noisy attention-getting demonstration or talk. 2: flamboyant, exaggerated, or sensational promotion or publicity. 3: excited commotion. A rock band with punk energy and pop reggae grooves, Baltimore’s BALLYHOO! is a fun, fan-loving powerhouse band that embodies the dictionary definition of “Ballyhoo,” emphasis on the words “fan friendly.” These road warriors have toured […]

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What Now? In Honor of the Crossword’s Centennial

| December 31, 2013 | 0 Comments

If everyone did crosswords, the world would be a better place. We who experience undue stress in our lives (most of us) might want to share this inside secret. I am a recognized serene person. In fact, I’ve actually been cited and commended for my easy-going nature. This is entirely due to crosswords. It’s nearly […]

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