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Presidio Sentinel – 25 Years Serving San Diego 

| January 6, 2024 | 0 Comments

As I look back at being the publisher and executive editor of the Presidio Sentinel, which is now in its 25th year, I have had the opportunity to look back at all the challenges of an urban newspaper.  However, I am also reminded of all the people who have been a part of this newspaper.  […]

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The Old Globe Presents “Ebenezer Scrooge’s BIG San Diego Christmas Show”

| December 7, 2023 | 0 Comments
The Old Globe Presents “Ebenezer Scrooge’s BIG San Diego Christmas Show”

Featuring two-time Tony Award nominee Christopher Sieber in the title role, the comedic Dickens send-up, “Ebenezer Scrooge’s BIG San Diego Christmas Show,” returns this holidayto the Sheryl and Harvey White Theatre. Performances begin run to Sunday, December 24, 2023. The Scrooge parody, set in San Diego, is based on “A Christmas Carol” by Charles Dickens, and is written […]

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North Coast Repertory Reprises “Two Pianos Four Hands”

| December 7, 2023 | 0 Comments
North Coast Repertory Reprises “Two Pianos Four Hands”

By popular demand, North Coast Repertory Theatre, located at 987 Lomas Santa Fe Drive in Solana Beach, is bringing back the joyful, family pleasing “Two Pianos Four Hands” to brighten the holiday season. Performances begin Friday, December 15, at 7:30 p.m. Final performance is Sunday, December 31 at 2 p.m. The show runs Wednesday, Thursday, […]

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Television Academy Foundation Awards Local Professor

| November 6, 2023 | 0 Comments
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 […]

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“A Christmas Carol” Returns to Cygnet Theatre

| November 6, 2023 | 0 Comments
“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. […]

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The Old Globe Presents “Dr. Seuss’s How the Grinch Stole Christmas!”

| November 6, 2023 | 0 Comments
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 […]

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San Diego Junior Theatre Presents “The Sound of Music”

| October 9, 2023 | 0 Comments
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 […]

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“His Place at the Table,” a memoir by ENF’s Co-Founder, Diane Nares

| October 9, 2023 | 0 Comments
“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, […]

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The War on Planning Groups

| October 4, 2023 | 0 Comments

Imagine if all democratically elected officials had to “apply” to keep their jobs. And the candidates they defeated were invited to apply for those jobs. And the “winners” were chosen behind closed doors. This is called “overturning elections,” and it’s exactly what is happening to San Diego’s 53 community planning groups, including District 3’s five groups: Downtown, Greater Golden Hill, Mission Valley, North Park, and […]

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100-Plus Years of the Mission Hills Library and 40 Years of the Friends of the Library      

| August 7, 2023 | 0 Comments
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 […]

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