Historical
Mission Hills Historic Library – What’s Happening
Late this past December, I noticed lights on inside the Mission Hills Historic Library building and saw a blueprint on a desk when I peered into the window. According to my notes, the project is now two months late in being remodeled for use as a bookstore. I originally contacted Logan Braydis, community representative for […]
San Diego Zoo Safari Park Protects the Heart of a Critically Endangered Gorilla Patriarch
In 2017, a team of medical experts—including specialists in the treatment of both human and wildlife patients—gathered to assess an esteemed elder resident of the San Diego Zoo Safari Park: Winston, a critically endangered silverback gorilla. Today, at age 51, he is considered one of the world’s oldest male gorillas in managed care. Winston, who […]
Celebrating 75 Years of Excellence: St. Vincent de Paul School Marks a Milestone Anniversary
At the corner of Fort Stockton and Ibis Streets sits St. Vincent de Paul School (SVS), this year celebrating 75 years of academic excellence. Since its founding in 1948, the school has been a cornerstone of the Mission Hills community, helping prepare generations of students to make a positive difference in the world. “Fostering a […]
Dedication Ceremony Introduces the New Piazza Costanza
The Italy Association of San Diego (LIA) officially unveiled a brand new 2,000 square foot public piazza, Piazza Costanza, on Tuesday, November 28at the corner of Columbia and W. Ash Streets adjacent to Luma Luxury Apartments. The community was invited to attend and celebrate the opening of Little Italy’s newest, and first piazza dedicated to a […]
The Old Globe Presents “Ebenezer Scrooge’s BIG San Diego Christmas Show”
Featuring two-time Tony Award nominee Christopher Sieber in the title role, the comedic Dickens send-up, “Ebenezer Scrooge’s BIG San Diego Christmas Show,” returns this holidayto the Sheryl and Harvey White Theatre. Performances begin run to Sunday, December 24, 2023. The Scrooge parody, set in San Diego, is based on “A Christmas Carol” by Charles Dickens, and is written […]
‘Tis the Season for Holiday Favorites at Diane Powers’ Bazaar del Mundo Restaurants
This holiday season, Diane Powers’ award-winning Bazaar del Mundo Restaurants – Casa Guadalajara in Old Town San Diego, Casa de Pico in La Mesa, and Casa de Bandini in Carlsbad – are serving special holiday dishes infused with authentic Mexican flavors. All the restaurants offer: Each restaurant features vibrant, spacious dining rooms and patios that […]
Bach Collegium San Diego Presents “Messiah vis à vis El Mesias”
Bach Collegium San Diego (BCSD), one of the country’s leading ensembles, celebrates the holiday season with Handel’s beloved oratorio Messiah with performances both in English and Spanish featuring BCSD’s commissioned Spanish libretto by Mario Montenegro, and delivered with BCSD’s customary virtuosity and vibrancy. The final performance on December 12 at Centro Cultural Tijuana marks the […]
The Holidays Arrive at Liberty Station
Welcome the festive season with the return of the Rady Children’s Ice Rink in Arts District Liberty Station beginning Thursday, November 16, and closing Sunday, January 7. Rady Children’s Hospital Auxiliary in partnership with the NTC Foundation invites friends and family to join in the winter tradition of ice skating at one of San Diego’s most […]
Family Friendly Sunday Fun-Day at the 22nd Annual Fall Back Festival
It’s a free Sunday fun-day for the entire family at the Fall Back Festival to be held from 11 am. to 4 p.m., Sunday, November 6 at the Davis-Horton House on 4th and Island Avenue in the historic Gaslamp Quarter in downtown San Diego. This free children’s historical street faire is a time-honored tradition that takes place […]
