Patty Ducey-Brooks
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Patrons of the Prado Dedicates Time Capsule for 100th Anniversary
Patrons of the Prado punctuated the end of an extraordinary centennial celebration with a special Centennial Time Capsule dedication. This unique buried collection contains artifacts of our lives and times with a focus on the cultural treasures of Balboa Park. It will lie in the Old Globe Craig Noel Garden tucked in a vault […]
A Little Generosity Can Go a Long Way This Christmas Season
Recently I was reminded that during the hustle and bustle of the Christmas season, we forget that there are those in our communities who are alone and have little to appreciate. There are low-income seniors throughout our communities who are often forgotten during this time of year. Many are in poor health and struggling financially. This […]
Point Loma Pop Warner’s Earn San Diego Conference Championship
Point Loma Youth Football, a member association of the San Diego Pop Warner conference, was founded in 2013 by a handful of dedicated local youth football families. The goal was to provide the exciting and positive family sports experience which comes from participation in a community pop warner program and boasts the name and colors […]
“The Nutcracker” Features Live Symphony Accompaniment
California Ballet Company presents “The Nutcracker” this December at the San Diego Civic Theatre, accompanied by the Classics Philharmonics (December 12-13, 2015) and the San Diego Symphony (December 16-20, 2015). This annual production has entertained audiences for 45 years with Director Maxine Mahon’s playful interpretation America’s favorite holiday ballet. Tchaikovsky’s extravagant score comes to life […]
Swimming Upstream Takes Courage
A good friend of mine recently reminded me that as Americans we have been given privileges and rights, and therefore, we also have a responsibility to protect them. He also reminded me that “swimming upstream takes courage.” He is so right. Five years ago, I was one of hundreds of San Diegans fighting to prevent […]
DogFest Walk n Roll to benefit Canine Companions for Independence
Get ready for a tail wagging good time at DogFest Walk ‘n Roll San Diego, the signature national event of Canine Companions for Independence, which takes place Saturday, November 14 at NTC Park at Liberty Station. Grab a leash and join in for lots of fun and family-friendly activities to raise money to provide highly-trained […]
Father Junipero Serra’s Canonization
This past month was an extremely eventful time for Catholics. I am Catholic and was excited about the arrival of Pope Francis to the United States. I remember when he was elected to head the Catholic Church. It was a day of celebration because he is also a Franciscan. For those of us who are […]
She Writes and Sings from Her Heart
On a monthly basis I receive a lot of press releases on up and coming and established singers, musicians and songwriters. It’s a true blessing to get to experience all the talent that exists in our world. However, with as many artists I am introduced to, few touch me as this local songwriter, singer and […]
San Diegans Share Talent and Lots of Creativity
Mission Hills Music & Arts Festival The Mission Hills Music & Arts Festival, which took place this past August 15 at Pioneer/Mission Hills Park, provided live music by Breezn, a fashion show by Oseas Villatoro, dance performance by Center Stage Dance Studio and musical theatre performances by Visionary School for the Performing Arts. Guests also enjoyed […]
Susan Sarandon to Speak at the San Diego Film Festival
Two San Diego entrepreneurs and film makers have taken on a huge responsibility of furthering the role of the San Diego Film Festival. Tanya Mantooth, with 20 years of film production experience, and an eight time Emmy award winner, is director of programming for the San Diego Film Festival (SDFF). Her partner and husband, Dale […]
