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Exclusive Film Screening of Bridge of Spies with Commentary and Q&A by Francis Gary Powers, Jr.

| March 5, 2022 | 0 Comments
Exclusive Film Screening of Bridge of Spies with Commentary and Q&A by Francis Gary Powers, Jr.

The Coronado Island Film Festival, along with the Coronado Historical Association, will host a special screening event on Tuesday, March 8 of the dramatic feature film, “Bridge of Spies” (DreamWorks Pictures, 2015). The event will feature an intimate conversation with Francis Gary Powers, Jr., son of U.S. pilot Francis Gary Powers whose capture after the […]

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North Coast Repertory Theatre presents “A Conversation with Edith Head”

| March 5, 2022 | 0 Comments
North Coast Repertory Theatre presents “A Conversation with Edith Head”

North Coast Repertory Theatre, located at 987 Lomas Santa Fe Drive in Solana Beach, presents Susan Claassen in the award-winning “A Conversation with Edith Head.” A behind the scenes feast of great movie lore and delicious stories as told by eight-time Academy Award winning costume designer, Edith Head takes place at 7: 30 p.m., Monday […]

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Tyler Trimble Presents Fruit Trees and Soil as a Living Thing

| March 5, 2022 | 0 Comments
Tyler Trimble Presents Fruit Trees and Soil as a Living Thing

In January, the Missions Hills Garden Club attended a Zoom presentation about back yard fruit trees given by Tyler Trimble, also known as Mr. Tree.  Trimble, a third-generation farmer, and his family live in Bonsall where his “home orchard is a food forest.”  Trimble’s talk focused on how to get maximum year-round production from your […]

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San Diego Junior Theatre Presents “The Jungle Book”

| February 6, 2022 | 0 Comments
San Diego Junior Theatre Presents “The Jungle Book”

San Diego Junior Theatre, the nation’s longest-running youth theatre program, presents “The Jungle Book,” the third show of its 74th Season. Recommended for all ages, “The Jungle Book” will run from Friday, March 4 to Sunday, March 20, with an ASL-interpreted performance on Saturday, March 19 at 2 p.m.. Mowgli is rambunctious and curious, scrappy […]

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The Old Globe – El Borracho

| February 6, 2022 | 0 Comments
The Old Globe – El Borracho

The Old Globe presents the cast and creative team for the world premiere of “El Borracho” by Tony Meneses (“Guadalupe in the Guest Room”) and directed by Edward Torres (world premiere of the critically acclaimed The Elaborate Entrance of Chad Deity). The five-week limited engagement, which began rehearsals today, runs from February 17 to March 20, 2022, with the opening on Thursday, February 24. El Borracho will play in the Sheryl and […]

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Author Reaches Young Children with Timely Message About Fear and Bravery

| February 6, 2022 | 0 Comments
Author Reaches Young Children with Timely Message About Fear and Bravery

Teachers and parents alike have seen increased levels of anxiety in children during the Covid-19 pandemic. School shutdowns, sick loved ones, and family stress have all taken their toll on children. San Diego-based children’s author John Dunn has a new book and two friendly dogs who just might help. Through “Boo and Ted’s Amazing Adventures – […]

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Inspiration Heights Historic District Placed on the National Register

| February 6, 2022 | 0 Comments
Inspiration Heights Historic District Placed on the National Register

On October 29, 2021, the State Historic Resources Commission voted unanimously to approve Inspiration Heights for listing on the National Register of Historic Places. This is the culmination of a very long effort by residents of Inspiration Heights and Mission Hills Heritage to have the area approved as a historic district. Bestowing historic district status on […]

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Inspirational Children’s Book Taps the Power of Music and Interactivity to Engage, Enthrall and Influence Children to Do Good


| January 2, 2022 | 0 Comments
<strong>Inspirational Children’s Book Taps the Power of Music and Interactivity to Engage, Enthrall and Influence Children to Do Good</strong><strong><br><br><br></strong>

Whether gifting for the holidays, a birthday, Valentine’s Day or “just because,” children’s literature is a timeless gift that can impact the recipient, families and society at-large in meaningful ways. This truth is exemplified with “A Little Spark” children’s book authored by Chris Parsons—a truly unique title that was recently awarded the prestigious Mom’s Choice Award […]

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North Park Book Fair Holiday Edition

| December 4, 2021 | 0 Comments
North Park Book Fair Holiday Edition

100-plus local vendors make holiday shopping easy for book lovers Do you enjoy giving loved ones the perfect holiday gift, but hate the slog of driving to a dozen different shopping centers? North Park Main Street and Verbatim Books just made the season a little brighter with its holiday book fair, featuring 100+plus vendors offering […]

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Mission Hills’ Author’s Book Release Party

| December 4, 2021 | 0 Comments
Mission Hills’ Author’s Book Release Party

This past November, Anna Wilcoxson of Mission Hills held a book release party to announce her debut novel, “Secrets and Promises.” The book is fictional, however, is flavored with some of her own heritage and memories, which are reflected in the contents of the story: When a feisty ninety-six-year-old schoolteacher and her daughter go to […]

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