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Spreckels Organ Concert Benefits the San Diego Chapter of the American Red Cross
San Diego’s giving season kicks off on Sunday, Dec. 1 with a free, five-hour Spreckels Organ concert from noon to 5 p.m. at the Spreckels Organ Pavilion in Balboa Park. Donations received at the concert will benefit the San Diego Chapter of the American Red Cross. San Diego Civic Organist, Dr. Carol Williams, has […]
Historic Youth Ballet Presents “The Nutcracker”
The San Diego Civic Youth Ballet, the resident classical ballet school of Balboa Park since 1945, presents its annual production of the holiday favorite, “The Nutcracker,” featuring professional costumes, sets, lighting, and staging. The performance takes place at the historic Casa del Prado Theatre located in the cultural heart of Balboa Park at 1800 […]
All Souls’ Saint Nicholas Tour: A Tradition of Church Mice
The All Souls’ Home Tour began in 1952. It was that same year that the tradition of creating handmade church mice to represent something special each year began as a fund raiser for church charities. After 61 years there still is a line outside the door that opens at 1 p.m. of All Souls’ Episcopal […]
City Council Extends Interim Height Ordinance
By Barry E. Hager On November 5th the City Council voted unanimously to extend the Uptown Interim Height Ordinance (IHO). The extension will remain in effect until the new community plan and zoning are in place, meaning there will be no need to extend this ordinance again. Prior versions of the ordinance, first adopted in […]
Stress Free Holiday
by Dove Kirby The day after I took down my Halloween decorations, I heard the first Christmas music of the season. It was coming from a dainty little music box sitting within a display at Nordstrom. Minutes later, I realized that I was still standing there staring at it, trance-like, but the tinkling sound […]
Clothing Innovation Meets Automotive Creations
by Aubree Lynn Stylist/Writer/Producer I would like to introduce you to my friend, Daniel Pharis, who will soon be known for his role with innovation of automobile design. Pharis has developed a new approach to designing automobiles. He has transformed the designs that a model wears on the runway to vehicles being driven on the […]
Restaurateur Launches New Eatery in Mission Hills
by Anne Sack Gina Champion-Cain has already established herself as a prominent business woman in San Diego. Now she takes careful aim at the restaurant industry, with the opening of her second restaurant, The Patio on Goldfinch. “I believe in ‘neighborhood centric’ and while I may have coined a new word here, every bit […]
Take Home Feasts for the Holiday Season
As one of the first restaurant chains to offer the convenience of a complete holiday feast to enjoy at home, Marie Callender’s continues to offer whole meals starting at just $99.99. The classic feast includes an oven roasted turkey breast or ham with seven side dishes and a whole pie — it would be […]
All Souls’ Saint Nicholas Home Tour
61st Annual Event is a Holiday Tradition A Point Loma holiday tradition celebrates its 61st year this December. The All Souls’ Saint Nicholas Home Tour is occurring from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday, December 7, 2013. This is your opportunity to get a rare look inside some of San Diego’s most beautiful homes. […]
Parker Robotics Team Participates in Prestigious Community Events
The Francis Parker School W.A.R. Lords have been garnering quite a bit of attention lately, and deservedly so. Over the last few months, and as recently as earlier this week, Parker’s robotics team has been given invitations to take part in conferences that promote women in the fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics […]
