Art
San Diego Junior Theatre Presents “Les Misérables: School Edition”
San Diego Junior Theatre closes out its vibrant 78th season with the beloved musical, “Les Misérables: School Edition.” Directed by Desha Crownover, who also directed JT’s first production of “Les Misérables” in 2009, with music direction by Michael Tyree, this student production brings one of musical theatre’s most recognized stories to the Junior Theatre stage. […]
48th Annual Haute with Heart Fashion Show on Saturday, August 15th
St. Madeleine Sophie’s Center (SMSC), a nonprofit organization that serves adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, will host the 48th Annual Haute with Heart Fashion Show from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, August 15 at the Hilton San Diego Bayfront in Downtown (1 Park Blvd, San Diego, CA 92101). This year’s theme, “Hidden Diamonds,” […]
Art That Deserves to Be Seen, Not Stored Out of Sight
By Patty Ducey-Brooks This past month, a friend approached me with a request: would I be interested in sharing information and images with our readers about her brother’s artwork? Once I learned about his background and saw several of his mid-century modern paintings, I was deeply impressed. Marjorie’s brother, Richard Anthony Marks, loved painting, yet […]
San Diego Junior Theatre Presents “A Bad Case of Stripes: The Musical”
San Diego Junior Theatre continues its vibrant 78th season with “A Bad Case of Stripes: The Musical,” a whimsical and heartfelt adaptation of the beloved children’s book by David Shannon. “A Bad Case of Stripes: The Musical” brings to life the story of Camilla Cream, a young girl who struggles with fitting in and finds herself literally transforming […]
Better Together – Fine Art Exhibition Presented by Thumbprint Gallery
An eclectic collective of 19 southern California artists embody the unifying theme “Better Together” in a contemporary fine art exhibition (Thumbprint Gallery) from Friday, July 3 through Saturday, August 1, 2026. Thumbprint Gallery is located blocks 920 Kline Street, La Jolla, CA 92037. The month-long “Better Together” art exhibition presented by Thumbprint Gallery is guest […]
Woodswoman: Earthseed by Saya Woolfalk
The New Children’s Museum, located at 200 W. Island Avenue in downtown San Diego, has a new immersive exhibition titled Woodswoman: Earthseed by New York–based multidisciplinary artist Saya Woolfalk. Created in partnership with the Museum, the installation transforms the lower-level gallery into a vibrant, oversized environment inspired by Woolfalk’s visionary world-building and themes of transformation, […]
City Funding Elimination Threatens Arts Access for Thousands of San Diego Youth
The City’s elimination of arts and culture funding is poised to significantly impact three longstanding youth arts organizations housed in Balboa Park’s Casa del Prado: San Diego Junior Theatre, San Diego Civic Youth Ballet, and San Diego Youth Symphony. Together, these organizations serve thousands of young people and families each year, providing arts education, performance […]
Be Part of Old Town History: The Heritage Walk Offers a Lasting Legacy
By Erin Liddell There are few places in California where history feels as alive and present as it does in Old Town. Known as the birthplace of California, this cherished district has long been a gathering place for stories, celebrations, and community. Now, there is a new and meaningful way to become a permanent part […]
The Old Globe Announces the World Premiere, Pre-Broadway Engagement of the New Musical “Begin Again”
The Old Globe is pleased to announce that the world premiere, pre-Broadway engagement of the new musical “Begin Again”will round out its 2026 season. The production is based on the film written and directed by John Carney; adapted by Jenna Clark Embrey; with an original score by Pat Monahan of the band Train; music supervision, arrangements and orchestrations by Brian Usifer; choreography […]
San Diego Junior Theatre Presents “Shrek the Musical”
San Diego Junior Theatre proudly presents “Shrek the Musical,” the hilarious and heartwarming stage adaptation of the beloved DreamWorks film. Packed with laughter, larger than life characters, and an unforgettable score, this fairy tale remix proves that happily ever after comes in all shapes and sizes. Based on the Oscar winning animated film, “Shrek the Musical” follows an […]
