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MADCAPS Presents Its 60th Annual Benefit Show “Back to School Days at MADCAPS”
Mothers and Daughters Club Assisting Philanthropies (MADCAPS) 60th benefit show “Back to School Days at MADCAPS High” will return to Point Loma Nazarene University’s Brown Chapel Theater, Thursday, March 10 at 6 p.m. and Friday, March 11 at 7 p.m. Inviting guests to relive high school memories, the show features the MADCAPS girls taking an […]
Uptown for All Candidates Win Uptown Planners’ Election
Candidates Express Their Gratitude It’s official! Matt Brown, Tony Silvia, and Patty Ducey-Brooks have been elected to the board of Uptown Planners. Thanks to residents and business owners in Mission Hills, Middletown, Hillcrest, University Heights, Bankers Hill, Marston Hills, and the Medical Complex who came to the election sites to vote this past month. You […]
San Diego Museum of Art+ Romantic Artstops
See the famous balcony scene from “Romeo and Juliet” performed in the San Diego Museum of Art (SDMA) upper and lower rotunda from 1 p.m., to 1:45 p.m., and again from 2:30 p.m. to 3:15 p.m., Sunday, February 13. Join San Diego Shakespeare Society actors for this special SDMA+ Romantic ArtStops performance. The program will […]
San Diego Zoo Celebrates the Birth of a Critically Endangered Sumatran Orangutan
A new year brings new beginnings—and that is especially true for Indah, a 35-year-old female Sumatran orangutan at the San Diego Zoo, who gave birth to her third infant earlier this month. The healthy two-week-old male was born on January 4, and has been named Kaja, after an island in Kalimantan, the Indonesian part of Borneo, […]
Author Reaches Young Children with Timely Message About Fear and Bravery
Teachers and parents alike have seen increased levels of anxiety in children during the Covid-19 pandemic. School shutdowns, sick loved ones, and family stress have all taken their toll on children. San Diego-based children’s author John Dunn has a new book and two friendly dogs who just might help. Through “Boo and Ted’s Amazing Adventures – […]
Inspiration Heights Historic District Placed on the National Register
On October 29, 2021, the State Historic Resources Commission voted unanimously to approve Inspiration Heights for listing on the National Register of Historic Places. This is the culmination of a very long effort by residents of Inspiration Heights and Mission Hills Heritage to have the area approved as a historic district. Bestowing historic district status on […]
Share A Little Love
I don’t think I need to point out that February is the month of heartfelt gestures. It’s obvious (with cards, flowers, candy, and dinners) that we attempt to be more expressive during this month. However, it’s usually focused on those closest to us. I propose we spread it around to the community and to those […]
San Diego Theaters Unite for World Premiere Play
MOXIE and TuYo Theatres present the World Premiere live co-production of the new play “Sapience” by Diana Burbano from January 23 through February 20, 2022, at MOXIE Theatre, located at 6663 El Cajon Blvd Suite N, San Diego, CA 92115. “Sapience” is an imaginative play that explores how we communicate and invites audiences to experience […]
Affordable Housing at What Cost
by Paul Krueger A new definition of “affordable housing”: $2,000 monthly rent for a 480 square-foot, one- bedroom, one-bathroom ADU. Building industry consultant admits it’s “absurd, from the stand-point of affordability” The permit application for a multi-unit rental complex on a single-family lot confirms that two of the apartments will be reserved for an affordable […]
San Diego History Center to Complete Serra Museum Restoration
The Conrad Prebys Foundation, the local philanthropic organization well known for providing vital funds in support of the visual and performing arts, higher education, youth development, healthcare, and medical research, has granted $330,000 to the San Diego History Center for the restoration of the north tower and east façade of the Junípero Serra Museum in […]
