Archive for November, 2012
Bob Filner & The Politics of Change
There is nothing more difficult to take in hand, more perilous to conduct, or more uncertain in its success, than to take the lead in the introduction of a new order of things. Nicolo Machiavelli The Prince (1532) Since this column bears my name you may assume what you read in this space is indeed […]
Gaslamp Holiday Pet Parade Sunday Dec. 9, 2012
Get those paws tinseled up this holiday season for the return of the Gaslamp Holiday Pet Parade presented by Downtown Ace Hardware on Sunday, December 9th, 2012. Join us and put your best paw, claw, fin and feather forward for this jolly promenade through the historic Gaslamp Quarter, under the iconic Gaslamp Archway, as well as our Pet […]
Giovana to Perform at Culture Shock Dance Center Cabaret Night
San Diego, CA, November 7, 2012 [Press Release] – Talented teen singer and songwriter Giovana will perform at Culture Shock Dance Center’s Cabaret Night at UCSD’s Mandeville Center on Saturday, November 10. The event is a special presentation by the Center and will feature performances by local youth and teen artists, with a special guest […]
Fashion Frenzy Includes San Diego Designer
by Timothy Vechik, Fashion Photographer, Writer & Cinematographer Hot on the heels of San Diego Fashion Week, LA Fashion Week, held October 15 through 19, was certain to impress. With A-List guests like Black Eyed Peas’ Apl.De.Ap on the red carpet and fantastical designers like Furne One showcasing their work, the Friday night event for […]
More Parks, Green Technology Ahead for San Diego
by Council President Pro Tem Kevin L. Faulconer I’m honored to work every day with San Diegans to protect our beaches, bays, clean air and environment. We’ve achieved several victories recently that will preserve open space and bring new parks and transportation options to our city, all of which will have a real impact on […]
Dog Strangled and Abandoned in Oceanside, Authorities Looking for Leads
Marissa, a 4-year old Miniature Pincher, who was found by the San Diego Humane Society’s Humane Officers on September 12th in a parking structure located at 2216 El Camino Real in Oceanside. Marissa was found abandoned in a crate, and appeared to be badly injured. She received immediate medical attention from the San Diego Humane […]
Pooch Hotel
San Diego’s latest premier hotel is opening this month, yet, humans won’t be staying in it any time soon. Pooch Hotel is located at the Mission Valley shopping center, and is ahead of the curve, in terms of amenities that it has to offer. Such best-in-class luxuries include: a “spaw” complete with facials and paw-dicures, […]
Classics 4 Kids presents Mussorgsky’s “Pictures at an Exhibition”
Take a stroll through the promenade and join us for a colorful portrayal of a medieval castle, dancing chicks, and the Great Gate of Kiev which are sure to paint a lasting impression. The Classics Philharmonic Orchestra and Malashock Dance perform a musical tribute to artist Victor Hartmann in an original production of Modest Mussorgsky’s […]
Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics are Front and Center
San Diego Science Alliance Executive Director Receives Honors Nancy Taylor, executive director of the San Diego Science Alliance was recently honored as one of a handful of California’s “Leading Women in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics (STEM)” for her achievements in advocating for stronger public-private partnerships and investment in STEM education. The award ceremony occurred […]
Contestants call the plays to win season home game tickets Calling all armchair sportscasters! Union Bank, N.A., in partnership with the San Diego Chargers, has announced the Armchair Sportscaster Contest where contestants can visit www.armchairsportscaster.com and submit a video of their best play-by-play commentary for the chance to win a pair of 2013-2014 season home […]
