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Revel in the Spirit of St. Patrick’s Day with a Lineup of Irish, Celtic, Tribute Bands, and DJs
It’s time to shake your shamrocks and raise a glass – San Diego’s 29th Annual ShamROCK Music + Beer Festival is rolling back into the Gaslamp Quarter from 2 p.m. until 10 p.m., Saturday, March 15, 2025. This emerald extravaganza will transform downtown into an Irish utopia, packed with frothy brews, lucky fun and of course, some […]
San Diego Junior Theatre Announces New Executive Director
After an extensive search, San Diego Junior Theatre, the nation’s longest-running youth theatre program, is pleased to announce Desha Crownover as their new executive director, effective March 1. Crownover has been serving as SDJT’s interim executive director since October 1, and prior to that, was artistic director from 2007 to 2013 and again from 2016 to […]
Making March Meaningful
By Jamaal Jackson, MHBID President and US Bank Branch Manager There is a lot happening in Mission Hills this month. Women’s History Month celebrates women’s contributions to history, culture and society and has been observed annually in the month of March in the United States since 1987. Women’s History Month 2025 will take place from […]
San Diego Zoo Welcomes Female Koala Joey and Celebrates a Century of Koala Conservation
The San Diego Zoo is overjoyed to announce the arrival of a new female koala joey and celebrate an extraordinary 100 years of friendship with Taronga Conservation Society Australia. To honor this partnership, Taronga has named the joey Inala (“in-ah-lah”), which means place of peace or rest and is from the Wakka Wakka / Jungara […]
Take A Garden Walk Through Time on Mother’s Day Weekend
The Mission Hills Garden Walk is presenting its 2025 Garden Walk theme of Take A Garden Walk Through Time from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday, May 10. This year’s theme will be illustrated in eight gardens, including the Grant TK-8 School organic Gecko Garden. Local musicians, artists, crafts fair and will be in the […]
Say NO to Irresponsible Development on Mission Hills Hillside
By Scott Case Elda Developments is seeking to build a 14-story, 172 foot tall high-rise at 3677 Columbia Street, behind India Street’s International Restaurant Row. This precedent setting development on the Middletown hillside negatively impacts the entire community and is opposed by residents and India Street restaurant businesses. The City is using its Complete Communities […]
Budget Review Town Hall Forums: Some Takeaways
By Kate Callen A series of four 2025 Budget Review Town Hall forums gave San Diegans a platform to express their views about how their city government spends their tax dollars. The series title was “Now that Measure E Has Failed, Where Should City Budget Cuts Be Made?” The goal was for constituents to communicate […]
Consider Shopping Internationally for the Holidays
Don’t have time to take a trip around the world to buy one-of-a-kind gifts for friends or family with eclectic tastes? Get inspired at Diane Powers’ Bazaar del Mundo in Old Town San Diego, the go-to place for all holiday gift needs where guests can find unique worldly goodies tailored to all kinds of shoppers. […]
Sold-Out 25th Anniversary Gala Raises Over $900,000
This past October, the High Tech High Foundation (HTHF) brought together community leaders, educators, and supporters for a sold-out 25th Anniversary Gala at Liberty Station—a night filled with celebration, fundraising, and reflection. Dedicated to advancing transformative education through project-based learning and fostering an inclusive, caring culture, the HTH Foundation supports over 6,600 K-12 students across 16 […]
A Victorian Christmas
Write Out Loud, an organization founded in 2007 with a commitment to inspire, challenge and entertain by reading literature aloud for audiences of all ages, presents “A Victorian Christmas” at the Villa Montezuma Museum, located at 1925 K Street in Sherman Heights. Performances will take place at 1 p.m. and 3 p.m., Friday, December 14. Take a […]
