Books
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 […]
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 […]
Suzy’s Zoo Began Right Here in San Diego
As a little girl, Suzy Spafford discovered new worlds and joyful ventures right at the end of her watercolor brush and pastel markers. At five-years of age she would spend hours merging shapes and colors and creating happy images. The summer after high school graduation, one of her favorite places became the huge art mart […]
Mysterious Galaxy Presents a Virtual Release Party for “Wild Sun: Unbound”
At 5 p.m., Tuesday February 16, Mysterious Galaxy is holding a virtual release party for “Wild Sun: Unbound,” a captivating, high-stakes interplanetary epic from brothers Ehsan and Shakil Ahmad, in which a strong, resourceful woman discovers both enemies and allies as she leads a band of fellow escaped enslaved people through a forest and beyond […]
Bankers Hill Author Explores Living Artfully
We all have moments where we consider leaving the hustle and bustle of our daily routine and starting an entirely new life. Maybe it’s selling seashells on the beach in Hawaii. Perhaps it’s taking up painting in Provence. For San Diego author, Marilyn Woods and her husband Jack, it meant leaving behind careers in radio […]
The Hidden Story
Sometimes life takes you on a journey that you never expected. That’s exactly what recently happened to me. This past month I received a press release on DJ Lance and Tuxedo, a special canine, whose story is on page 2 of this issue. However, the real story is with Tuxedo’s human companion, Barry Soper. I […]
Keeping The Holiday Spirit Alive
‘Tis the season to get creative, and Arts District Liberty Station is spreading holiday cheer all month long with new activities to keep everyone connected this holiday season. From festive art installations to creative holiday gifts, there is something for everyone and so much more to make this holiday season one to remember. Immerse yourself in […]
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