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Television Academy Foundation Awards Local Professor
Alexis Duran, an adjunct professor in the digital film production department at San Diego Miramar College and the film, television and media arts department at Southwestern College, has been selected for an Alex Trebek Legacy Fellowship by the Television Academy Foundation. He is one of just 12 professors selected from colleges and universities nationwide for the fellowship […]
“A Christmas Carol” Returns to Cygnet Theatre
“A Christmas Carol” returns to Cygnet Theatre for its ninth season of cheer. It has become a true holiday favorite, with San Diegans making Scrooge, the Spirits, and the Cratchit family part of their holiday tradition. Sean Murray, who has directed the holiday musical each year, will once again step into the role of Scrooge in 2023. […]
The Old Globe Presents “Dr. Seuss’s How the Grinch Stole Christmas!”
The full cast and creative team for the 26th annual production of “Dr. Seuss’s How the Grinch Stole Christmas!” has been announced. Globe Resident Artist James Vásquez (The Old Globe’s Hair, The Merry Wives of Windsor) directs San Diego’s yuletide favorite musical once again with Andrew Polec reprising his role as The Grinch. The production will run from November 8 to December 31, 2022, with […]
San Diego Junior Theatre Presents “The Sound of Music”
Once again, “The Sound of Music” will enchant Junior Theatre audiences with its timeless story and captivating melodies. “The Sound of Music” will run Fridays at 7 p.m. and Saturday and Sundays at 2 p.m. from October 27 to November 12, 2023. JT’s popular Pajama Night is Friday, November 3. Set in Austria on the eve of World War […]
“His Place at the Table,” a memoir by ENF’s Co-Founder, Diane Nares
Diane Nares’ memoir is a powerful tribute to her son and an inspiring journey that led to the creation of the Emilio Nares Foundation (ENF). It’s a story of love, resilience, and unwavering commitment to making a positive impact in the lives of children battling cancer. “His Place at the Table” is about my son Emilio, […]
100-Plus Years of the Mission Hills Library and 40 Years of the Friends of the Library
It’s hard to miss the beautiful building at the corner of Washington and Front Streets that houses the Mission Hills – Hillcrest/Knox Branch Library. But the origin of a Mission Hills community library started in one room of the Ulysses S. Grant Elementary School in 1921. Later moves relocated the branch library, eventually to the […]
14th Annual TwainFest at Heritage County Park
Twainfest will take place from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday, August 19 in Heritage County Park, 2455 Heritage Park Row in Old Town. There is a limited capacity. Reservations are required for your free entry. Learn more and Register for Attendance at https://writeoutloudsd.com/twainfest/ Twainfest, now a tradition for many San Diego families, is an all-day free festival […]
The Old Globe Presents “Cabaret”
The Old Globe has announced the full cast and creative team of the reimagined and visionary new staging of the Tony Award–winning musical “Cabaret.” The production features a book by Joe Masteroff, based on the play by John Van Druten and stories by Christopher Isherwood, music by?John Kander?and lyrics by Fred Ebb, and directed and choreographed by Josh Rhodes (Broadway and The Old Globe’s “Bright Star,” The Old […]
San Diego Junior Theatre’s Diamond Celebration – 75 Years of Magic
To commemorate 75 years of providing high quality productions and theatre education for San Diego’s youth, San Diego Junior Theatre (SDJT) is planning a special evening at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, August 12 inside the Casa del Prado Theatre. They will bid a fond farewell to outgoing Artistic Director, Desha Crownover, and welcome their incoming Producing […]
