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Water Hikes – On the Rise
Councilmember Scott Sherman In Opposition On November 21, the City Council voted 8-1 to dramatically increase water rates in the City of San Diego despite angry public comments by dozens of ratepayers and thousands of signed protest forms. I cast the lone dissenting vote against this rate hike. The action taken by the City Council […]
Spanish Revival and Eclectic Architecture
Topic of Mission Hills Heritage 9th Annual Lecture Series by Valerie Lemke Historians, artists and authors will explore “Spanish Revival and Eclectic Architecture in Mission Hills,” at the Ninth Annual Lecture Series presented by Mission Hills Heritage (MHH) Saturday, January 18. Talks and displays will focus on the romantic architectural styles and decorative arts popular […]
Presidio Meet Up For Exercise and More
by Dove Kirby If you happen to drive by Presidio Park on Tuesday or Thursday morning and see a group of people exercising, give them a shout out—rest assured they are pushing themselves. But they’re doing more than just working out their bodies, they’re giving back to the community by supporting a great cause. This […]
Early Bird Dining — the Next Generation
by Dove Kirby This past year I turned forty. Though that is considered a milestone birthday, I didn’t feel much different– at first. But soon into my 41st year of life, I made a new and wondrous discovery: Early bird dining. I am now a devotee of dinner at 5 p.m. and am here to […]
In Preparation of the Upcoming San Diego Opera Seasons
by Karen Keltner, resident conductor and music administrator Greetings, everyone, and a happy 2014 to all! Here at San Diego Opera it’s always an interesting “dance” as we try to balance the excitement and responsibilities of an upcoming opera season with the excitement and responsibilities that come with impending holidays. And this year the November […]
“San Diego Zoo Kids” Brings Joy to Sick and Ill Children
by Dove Kirby Not every press release has a pangolin as a presenter. This month, I was fortunate enough to attend an extremely unique event at Rady Children’s hospital, at which rare animals and some very special patients were in attendance. It was the official launch of a pioneering partnership between the two prominent San […]
An Extraordinary Conversation with Jack O’Brien
By Ginny Ollis The Old Globe Theatre was full of “family.” San Diego Union Tribune (SDUT) “Critic Emeritus” Welton Jones; our nation’s premier theatre head-hunter, Tom Hall, who was “managing director” of the Old Globe for 19 years, including the “O’Brien era;” renowned actors like William Anton and Jonathan McMurtry; prominent donors; production people; artists […]
Leonard Simpson’s 10 Best Dressed Awards 2013
Miracle Babies Charity By Aubree Lynn, stylist/writer/producer I had the honor of attending Leonard Simpson’s 10 Best Dressed Awards as a guest of musician nominee David Patrone. I’m not sure if you are familiar with Mr. Patrone’s music. If not, you need to check out this crooning musician who is filling our city with sweet […]
Leoncavallo’s “Pagliacci” Opens San Diego Opera’s 2014 Season
San Diego Opera announces the return of opera’s beloved “Pagliacci” by Ruggero Leoncavallo when it opens the 2014 season on Saturday, January 25, 2014 for four performances only. Making his return to the Company to sing the role of the murderous clown Canio, is American tenor Frank Porretta who was last heard as the […]
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 […]
