Art
“Laggie and Grillo: An Unlikely Friendship”
Phyllis Schwartz, author, and Siski Kalla, illustrator, have a new children’s book that has been published. It’s a beautiful story of friendships between humans and creatures that walk the earth that not often get a chance to be connected. In this case, it’s a cricket and a lizard that befriend each other and a young […]
San Diego Junior Theatre Presents “Roald Dahl’s James and the Giant Peach”
San Diego Junior Theatre, the nation’s longest-running youth theatre program, continues its 77th Season with Roald Dahl’s “James and the Giant Peach,” a magical adventure for the whole family. “James and the Giant Peach” will run Fridays at 7 p.m. and Saturdays and Sundays at 2 p.m. from Friday, April 25 to Sunday, May 11 […]
Hop Into Easter with Colorful Finds at Bazaar del Mundo Shops
Old Town’s Bazaar del Mundo Shops are blooming with festive Easter treasures. Whether you’re hosting a brunch or filling up Easter baskets, the Shops have one-of-a-kind goodies that will delight everyone! With vibrant tableware pieces perfect for outdoor entertainment, hand-painted ceramics to liven up any space, fluffy bunny finds and sweet treats, a visit to […]
Art Alive Offers a Variety of Floral Experiences to Benefit Guests
The San Diego Museum of Art (SDMA) is in full bloom this spring, with floral designers interpreting works of art and architecture into vibrant floral displays from April 24 to April 27, 2025. Art Alive is the Museum’s signature annual fundraiser, providing critical year-round support for exhibitions, education, and outreach programs in the community. This year, […]
Libraries: The Great Equalizer
By Elaine Kalin, board member of Friends of the Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library A library patron stopped at our display table highlighting National Friends of Libraries Week to tell us that she loves the library because it is an equalizer. When asked why she felt that way, she replied that it’s the only place in a […]
Art for All Art Exhibition and Reception
In celebration of March as Developmental Disability Awareness Month, The Arc of San Diego presents Art for All, an inspiring art exhibition and reception showcasing artwork created by adults with disabilities. This inspirational event will take place from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., Thursday March 20 at the Bonita Museum & Cultural Center (4355 Bonita Rd, Bonita, CA […]
Villa Musica Expanding the Musical Biographies Program Serving Seniors with Dementia
The Prebys Foundation recently announced the launch of its Healing Through the Arts and Nature initiative, which awarded $5.2 Million to 59 nonprofits across San Diego. These grant awards will support programs serving youth, veterans, justice-impacted individuals, and historically underserved communities, offering proactive ways to enhance quality of life in a post-pandemic world. This effort […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
