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Cygnet Theatre in Old Town Begins Live Performances
Cygnet Theatre is pleased to announce its joyful and overdue return to in-person performances starting in September 2021. Audiences are set to experience a season of hope, redemption and humor beginning with the long-awaited return of the Tony award-winning musical “La Cage Aux Folles” with book by Harvey Fierstein and lyrics and music by Jerry Herman. The stellar musical received […]
The Old Globe Presents “Hair”
The Globe’s first full-scale production in 17 months, since the pandemic, will be directed by James Vásquez with a cast of 16 talented performers. Performances run from Tuesday, August 10 to Sunday, September 26, 2021. Opening Night is at 8 p.m., Sunday, August 15. The American tribal love-rock musical, “Hair, is made possible due to […]
“Causeplay” Brings joy of Comic Con back to San Diego
In 2020, the coronavirus pandemic forced the San Diego Comic Con to pivot to an all-online format. Gone were the lines, the crowds, the panels, and the cosplayers. One of the responses to that by fans of the convention was the creation of the San Diego Comic Con Shrine next to the Tin Fish Restaurant […]
Fun In the Sun at Liberty Station
Summer may be rounding out, but the fun in the sun is far from over. Arts District at Liberty Station is the perfect place to get your daily dose of Vitamin D all while enjoying some of the best local talent. From the highly-anticipated return of events by ArtWalk San Diego and La Jolla Playhouse to […]
North Park Book Fair Promotes Independent Book Sellers
We’ve all heard the rallying cry to buy books from independent book sellers, mom and pop shops with experts in every genre from classics to graphic novels. Their staff can tell you what’s on the bestseller list and also recommend lesser-known novels that will delight even the most discerning bibliophile. North Park Main Street and […]
Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library News
Loyal patrons of our local Library branch may have noticed that the Friends bookstore has finally reopened for business. The current operating hours of the bookstore are Mondays and Fridays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.; Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; and Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. More […]
Tea & Tonic With a Twist Event Benefits Sexual Assault Survivors
Center for Community Solutions’ (CCS) Tea & Tonic with a Twist event will be held at 2 p.m., Friday, June 18, 2021. This year, attendees will have the option to join the annual event in person at beautiful Coasterra for a Mexican fusion interpretation of the usual tea fare or attend virtually from the comfort […]
Cabrillo National Monument Celebrates National Park Week With Junior Ranger Day and Plein Air Artists in the Park
Cabrillo National Monument celebrated National Park Week with a Junior Ranger Day event on Saturday, April 17, and is holding a plein air painting by local artists through Monday, May 10. Families were invited to pick up free copies of the park’s new Junior Ranger booklets from the Visitor Center and complete the activities as […]
37th California Young Playwrights Contest Is Accepting Entrants
Last year’s California Young Playwrights Contest writers were able to celebrate in person. However, this year’s Plays by Young Writers Festival was well received – even in its digital format – by the public and students alike. One educator summed it up by saying, “My students were introduced to a new opportunity. I have several writers in my […]
A Child Author Who Loves Music
As I have shared for many years, there are a variety of people who capture my attention as they present their special stories. What usually gets my immediate reaction is when children are involved, especially those who use their talents and skills in a unique way. This is one of those young people who caught […]
