Entertainment
In Preparation of the Upcoming San Diego Opera Seasons
by Karen Keltner, resident conductor and music administrator Greetings, everyone, and a happy 2014 to all! Here at San Diego Opera it’s always an interesting “dance” as we try to balance the excitement and responsibilities of an upcoming opera season with the excitement and responsibilities that come with impending holidays. And this year the November […]
Ballyhoo! and Passafire at The Irenic on Jan. 30
BALLYHOO: 1: a noisy attention-getting demonstration or talk. 2: flamboyant, exaggerated, or sensational promotion or publicity. 3: excited commotion. A rock band with punk energy and pop reggae grooves, Baltimore’s BALLYHOO! is a fun, fan-loving powerhouse band that embodies the dictionary definition of “Ballyhoo,” emphasis on the words “fan friendly.” These road warriors have toured […]
What Now? In Honor of the Crossword’s Centennial
If everyone did crosswords, the world would be a better place. We who experience undue stress in our lives (most of us) might want to share this inside secret. I am a recognized serene person. In fact, I’ve actually been cited and commended for my easy-going nature. This is entirely due to crosswords. It’s nearly […]
An Extraordinary Conversation with Jack O’Brien
By Ginny Ollis The Old Globe Theatre was full of “family.” San Diego Union Tribune (SDUT) “Critic Emeritus” Welton Jones; our nation’s premier theatre head-hunter, Tom Hall, who was “managing director” of the Old Globe for 19 years, including the “O’Brien era;” renowned actors like William Anton and Jonathan McMurtry; prominent donors; production people; artists […]
Leonard Simpson’s 10 Best Dressed Awards 2013
Miracle Babies Charity By Aubree Lynn, stylist/writer/producer I had the honor of attending Leonard Simpson’s 10 Best Dressed Awards as a guest of musician nominee David Patrone. I’m not sure if you are familiar with Mr. Patrone’s music. If not, you need to check out this crooning musician who is filling our city with sweet […]
Leoncavallo’s “Pagliacci” Opens San Diego Opera’s 2014 Season
San Diego Opera announces the return of opera’s beloved “Pagliacci” by Ruggero Leoncavallo when it opens the 2014 season on Saturday, January 25, 2014 for four performances only. Making his return to the Company to sing the role of the murderous clown Canio, is American tenor Frank Porretta who was last heard as the […]
Spreckels Organ Concert Benefits the San Diego Chapter of the American Red Cross
San Diego’s giving season kicks off on Sunday, Dec. 1 with a free, five-hour Spreckels Organ concert from noon to 5 p.m. at the Spreckels Organ Pavilion in Balboa Park. Donations received at the concert will benefit the San Diego Chapter of the American Red Cross. San Diego Civic Organist, Dr. Carol Williams, has […]
Historic Youth Ballet Presents “The Nutcracker”
The San Diego Civic Youth Ballet, the resident classical ballet school of Balboa Park since 1945, presents its annual production of the holiday favorite, “The Nutcracker,” featuring professional costumes, sets, lighting, and staging. The performance takes place at the historic Casa del Prado Theatre located in the cultural heart of Balboa Park at 1800 […]
The Two Faces of Bert with an “E”
Every musician who makes a living with his or her talent knows that finding one’s niche is key – that particular style of music, or that type of venue where they can flourish and grow. For one songwriter/singer/piano player, that niche turned out to be in the middle of the ocean. Bert Stratton is […]
Stress Free Holiday
by Dove Kirby The day after I took down my Halloween decorations, I heard the first Christmas music of the season. It was coming from a dainty little music box sitting within a display at Nordstrom. Minutes later, I realized that I was still standing there staring at it, trance-like, but the tinkling sound […]
