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Tickets on Sale Now for 25th Annual Tea & Tonic

| March 2, 2024 | 0 Comments
Tickets on Sale Now for 25th Annual Tea & Tonic

Featuring Activist, Author, and Founder of the ‘me too.’ Movement, Tarana Burke San Diegans will have the opportunity to hear activist, author, and founder of the ‘me too.’ Movement, Tarana Burke speak on Thursday, May 9, 2024, at Center for Community Solutions’ 25th Annual Tea & Tonic. CCS’ signature fundraising event brings together business and corporate […]

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Scripps Ranch Theatre Presents “Chapatti”

| February 11, 2024 | 0 Comments
Scripps Ranch Theatre Presents “Chapatti”

Scripps Ranch Theatre (SRT) continues Season 44 with “Chapatti” by Christian O’Reilly, directed by Christopher Williams. The production runs Friday, February 2 through Sunday, February 25, 2024 on the campus of Alliant International University. Performances are Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. Romance is a distant memory for two lonely […]

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A National Poetry Recitation Competition for High School Students

| February 11, 2024 | 0 Comments
A National Poetry Recitation Competition for High School Students

The Poetry Foundation and the National Endowment for the Arts, managed in California by the California Arts Council and regionally, by the City of San Diego Commission for Arts and Culture in association with Write Out Loud, presents Poetry Out Loud, a national poetry recitation competition for high school students. San Diego Regional Finals take place at 5 p.m. […]

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San Diego Junior Theatre Presents “Tomás and the Library Lady”

| January 7, 2024 | 0 Comments
San Diego Junior Theatre Presents “Tomás and the Library Lady”

The nation’s longest-running youth theatre program continues its 76th Season with the San Diego premiere of “Tomás and the Library Lady” from Friday, January 12 to Sunday, January 21 at Junior Theatre, which is performed in Balboa Park’s historic Casa del Prado Theatre, 1600 Village Place, at the corner of Old Globe Way and Village Place. In […]

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Mission Hills Historic Library – What’s Happening

| January 6, 2024 | 0 Comments
Mission Hills Historic Library – What’s Happening

Late this past December, I noticed lights on inside the Mission Hills Historic Library building and saw a blueprint on a desk when I peered into the window.   According to my notes, the project is now two months late in being remodeled for use as a bookstore.  I originally contacted Logan Braydis, community representative for […]

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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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San Diego Civic Youth Ballet Presents “The Nutcracker”

| November 6, 2023 | 0 Comments
San Diego Civic Youth Ballet Presents “The Nutcracker”

The “Nutcracker” returns to the Casa Del Brado Theatre in Balboa Park from Wednesday, December 6 through Sunday, December 17 as the San Diego Civic Youth Ballet (SDCYB), located at 1800 Village Place, celebrates the joy and spirit of the holiday season. Take an extraordinary journey to the magical Land of the Sweets with brave […]

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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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“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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