Tag: balboa park
Science Family Day at Balboa Park
Weeklong series of science and engineering events Over two dozen Balboa Park institutions and community partners will come together to demonstrate how much fun learning science can be at the Science Family Day. The park-wide Family Day, from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Saturday, March 17 will kick off the weeklong San Diego Festival of […]
San Diego REPertory Theatre
San Diego REPertory Theatre (San Diego REP) presents the world premiere of a workshop production of “A Hammer, a Bell and a Song to Sing: the Music of Pete Seeger.” The brand new musical, which will be performed on the Lyceum Stage, at 79 Horton Plaza in downtown San Diego, is written and directed by […]
Community Calendar
Thru Jan. Reuben H. Fleet Science Center IMAX Film Schedule – Come see films like: Santa vs. the Snowman, Born to be Wild, Under the Sea and many more! For film schedules, visit www.rhfleet.org. Harrah’s Rincon brings fresh entertainment to the New Year! Highlights include Sylvia Browne, Livin’ La Vida Harrah’s live bands in the […]
The Year of The Dragon is Welcomed with a Celebration
The Vietnamese-American Youth Alliance announced the theme for its annual Tet Festival, which will be held on Jan. 20-22, 2012 at Balboa Park, Con Rong Chau Tien, roughly translated to “Children of Dragons, Descendants of Gods,” to welcome the Year of the Dragon. The festival attracts upward of 20,000 people each year and promises fun […]
Balboa park’s 34th Annual December Nights
Balboa Park December Nights will take place for the 34th consecutive year from 5 to 10 p.m., Friday, Dec. 2, and noon to 3 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 3. The event brings families and friends together to spread holiday joy, learn more about the cultural value of Balboa Park and kick-off the “most wonderful time of […]
That’s One Classy, Beautiful, and Gifted Lady
I remember the first time I met Sue Stephens-Marty. It was well over twenty years ago when she was a co-owner of Café Del Rey Morro in Balboa Park. I was extremely impressed with her style, grace and kindness. In addition to her beauty, Sue glowed with personality. She made a huge impression on me. […]
The Jewel of the City Saved from Costly and Massive Redevelopment
Friends of Balboa Park grateful for community support What began as the restoration of Plaza de Panama, and a pedestrian friendly environment, suddenly became a major redevelopment of Balboa Park. The initial plan was to “polish” the jewel of San Diego for the 2015 Centennial of the Pacific-Panama Exposition. This past June thousands of San […]
Fox departs for Los Angles to head new museum
The Broad Art Foundation has hired seasoned arts administrator Heath Fox as deputy director of operations for The Broad, a new contemporary art museum that philanthropists Eli and Edythe Broad are building on Grand Avenue in downtown Los Angeles. Since 2006, Fox has been assistant dean of arts and humanities at the University of California, […]
