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Villa Musica Receives Prebys Foundation Grant
Prebys Foundation recently announced that it has awarded 147 grants totaling $30,607,625 in its four program areas: Visual and Performing Arts, Youth Success, Healthcare, and Medical Research to organizations throughout San Diego County. Villa Musica, San Diego’s Community Music Center is thrilled to be the recipient of a $150,000 grant from the Prebys Foundation. Dr. […]
A National Poetry Recitation Competition for High School Students
The Poetry Foundation and the National Endowment for the Arts, managed in California by the California Arts Council and regionally, by the City of San Diego Commission for Arts and Culture in association with Write Out Loud, presents Poetry Out Loud, a national poetry recitation competition for high school students. San Diego Regional Finals take place at 5 p.m. […]
The Coastal Communities Offer Valentine’s Day Specials
Love is in the air on Mission Bay at Dockside 1953 and Oceana Coastal Kitchen, and the intimate A.R. Valentien in La Jolla. The Lodge at Torrey Pines, located at 11480 North Torrey Pines Road in La Jolla, is offering a curated multi-course dinner at A.R. Valentienby Executive Chef Kelli Crosson. Enjoy delicious seasonal dishes paired […]
Romance Fills the Air in Little Italy
Little Italy is inviting you to stroll through the charming blocks with your partner, bask in the picturesque city landscape by sitting at one of the many piazzas around the neighborhood. Among these, Piazza Della Famiglia stands out as a regional and national favorite for of its panoramic view of the bay and captivating fountain […]
The 28th Annual ShamROCK St. Paddy’s Day Music + Beer Festival in the Gaslamp Quarter
Lace up your dancing shoes and grab a pint – the 28th Annual ShamROCK Music + Beer Festival has announced a lineup of toe-tapping live music and entertainment for this year’s event. From 2 p.m. to 11 p.m., Saturday, March 16, experience the lively atmosphere of the city’s longest-running St. Paddy’s Day celebration in the […]
The Flower Fields and the San Diego Coastline Are the Highlights of a Pop Up Picnic
Pop Up Picnic Company is set to enchant Carlsbad once again with the return of Picnics + Flowers, a unique picnic experience at The Flower Fields from March 23 to May 12, 2024. Every Saturday and Sunday, guests can indulge in an upscale outdoors adventure featuring curated bites, live music, and breathtaking views of The Flower […]
Election Progress for the People’s Republic of Bangladesh
By Jim Bates Having recently returned to San Diego on January 15 from the People’s Republic of Bangladesh, where I served as an International Election Observer, I was startled by U.S. Secretary of State Tony Blinken’s assessment of Bangladesh’s 12th Parliamentary elections. He described them as neither “free” nor “fair” and pointed out a “low […]
Live, Learn, Love, and Celebrate!
By Jamaal Jackson, President, Mission Hills BID and Assistant Vice President| Branch Manager US BANK Mission Hills February is filled with noteworthy reasons to celebrate. Let’s begin with the celebration of National Black History Month, dedicated to acknowledging the significant impact that Black individuals and communities have had on our nation’s history, culture, and progress. […]
Over 320 Units of Blood Collected at Padres’ Winter Blood Drive
More than 320 units of blood were collected at the San Diego Padres Winter Blood Drive, held this past month at Petco Park’s Lexus Premier Parking lot. All donors were gifted with a limited-edition Padres Winter Blood Drive T-shirt. “We are so thankful to the Padres and all of the donors who came out today […]
Leap into Love This Leap Day February 29, 2024
San Diego Assessor/Recorder/County Clerk Jordan Marks will offer more love on Leap Day this year and welcome walk-in weddings across San Diego County for couples seeking to “take the leap” and be married on this unique Leap Day. A leap year is a calendar year that contains an additional day and only occurs every four years. This […]
