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A Non-Profit Organization to Help University Students Achieve Their
UCSD Town and Gown is a nonprofit organization founded in 2007. Town and Gown awards scholarships, one of its primary missions, and sponsors monthly lecture programs addressing the most timely and vibrant issues of current times, brought to the membership by acclaimed UCSD professors and researchers. The eight lectures for this year include topics such […]
Former Councilmember Mark Kersey Named President and CEO at the Taxpayers Association
Former San Diego City Councilmember Mark Kersey has been appointed the new president and CEO of the San Diego County Taxpayers Association. His tenure begins immediately. Chairman of the Board of Directors Mike McLaughlin said the directors voted unanimously to hire Kersey as president and CEO. “We’ve spent the last 12 months talking to many […]
Art Alive Festivities Return to The San Diego Museum of Art with a Centennial Soiree
The San Diego Museum of Artis celebrating the return of its exhilarating Art Alive springtime event from Thursday, April 23 through Sunday, April 26, 2026, featuring regional floral designers showcasing arrangements interpreting approximately 80 works of art throughout the Museum. Art Alive is the Museum’s signature annual fundraiser, providing vital year-round support for the exhibitions, […]
“The Nutcracker” at the Casa Del Prado
Celebrate San Diego Civic Youth Ballet’s (SDCYB) 80th Anniversary Season with the joy and spirit of “The Nutcracker.” Journey with Clara and her Nutcracker Prince through a daring battle with mischievous mice to a shimmering world of swirling snow and finally, to the enchanted Land of the Sweets, where sparkling confections, waltzing flowers, and the dance […]
Old Town San Diego’s Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony
The holiday season in Old Town San Diego began with one of its most beloved traditions—the Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony, which took place on Thursday, December 4, 2025, at 7 p.m. Residents, visitors and businesses enjoyed a festive evening filled with music, joy, and community spirit at the historic Whaley House Complex. Presented by the Old Town San Diego Chamber […]
Living History: Descendants Celebrate Dia de Muertos on Their Ancestors’ Streets in Old Town
By Raquel Perez The feeling was surreal as the Autum chill made the air crisp, as descendants marched past the Church that had served as a home parish to our Ancestors for generations. The scene was lively, and colorful, as the painted faces and creative costumes roamed around Old Town State Historic Park. The air […]
Tim Henderson of Mission Hills Joins RICK as Associate Principal of Landscape Architecture
RICK, a multidisciplinary planning, design and engineering firm serving the western United States, has appointed Tim Henderson as associate principal of Landscape Architecture. Henderson brings over three decades of experience leading design teams and guiding projects from concept to construction. He has led teams on work for agencies such as SANDAG, CALTRANS, and the city of […]
“Hauntings of the Holiday” and “Giving Season” Performances
Write Out Loud has two holiday experiences for 2025. Each program explores specific themes by weaving a variety of stories, poems, and sometimes music together into a literary tapestry. Hauntings of The Holiday, “Christmas Ghost Stories”takes place on Saturday, December 13 and Sunday, December 14 with performances at 1 p.m., 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. each day. Performances […]
San Diego Junior Theatre Presents “Disney’s Frozen JR.”
San Diego Junior Theatre, the nation’s longest-running youth theatre program, is delighted to kick off the new year with “Disney’s Frozen JR.” at the historic Casa del Prado Theatre in Balboa Park. Performance times are Fridays at 7 p.m., Saturdays at 2 p.m., and Sundays at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. from January Friday, 9 through […]
The Old Globe Presents “Ebenezer Scrooge’s BIG San Diego Christmas Show”
The Old Globe is pleased to announce the full cast and creative team for “Ebenezer Scrooge’s BIG San Diego Christmas Show.” The Scrooge parody, set in San Diego, is based on “A Christmas Carol” by Charles Dickens, and is written by Gordon Greenberg (Globe’s “Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors,” “Crime and Punishment: A Comedy and The Heart of Rock & Roll”) and Steve Rosen (Globe’s “Dracula: A Comedy of […]
