Entertainment
Floral Design Using Stuff on Hand
February’s Mission Hills Garden Club meeting featured a repeat speaker, Diane Citrowske, who spoke on floral design. This year she focused on designing with armatures and grids. She also included a few tips on prolonging the life of cut flowers. Citrowske began with an overview of the mechanics of floral design. Throughout history, we […]
San Diego Civic Youth Ballet Brings Beauty and the Beast to Balboa Park
San Diego Civic Youth Ballet, the resident classical ballet school of Balboa Park since 1945, is presenting the full-length, original production of “Beauty and The Beast” from Saturday, March 23 through Saturday, March 30 at Casa del Prado Theatre located in the cultural heart of Balboa Park at 1800 Village Place. Enjoy the timeless themes […]
“Today I share this song; it’s my gift to you. Making each day special, turning gray skies blue. Life’s too short, live and breathe, nothing’s hard if you believe….”– Rod Salaysay, RN It’s often said that 99 percent of success is in the timing. For Rod Salaysay, Peggy Windrum and Chris Camp, those are words […]
Fresh and Timeless
Putumayo’s Vintage France Offers a New Spin on the Best of French chanson Can’t afford that trip to Paris right now? No worries – just pop Putumayo’s “Vintage France” in your player, throw on your beret, light some candles and uncork a bottle of your favorite vin de pays and you’re practically there. Despite the […]
At the Opera with Ian Campbell
When San Diego Opera’s “Murder in the Cathedral” opens at the Civic Theatre on Saturday, March 30, it will be a “new production.” Is that a big deal? In a nutshell, yes. All American opera companies share productions – sets and costumes – from time to time, either by renting from one another or co-producing […]
Malashock Dance Company Hosts 25th Anniversary Concert
A Celebration of Imagination and Human Spirit After reviewing his work for several years, I finally got to meet John Malashock, the founder and artistic director of Malashock Dance Company, which is considered one of California’s premiere dance organizations. John’s career is an inspiration. John shared with me that he never intended to start a […]
2013 Sub City Take Action Tour at House of Blues Feb. 27
The 2013 Sub City Take Action Tour, featuring “The Used” will be playing a gig in San Diego at the House of Blues on Wednesday, February 27. The tour will also feature “We Came as Romans,” “Crown The Empire,” and “MindFlow.” Celebrating its eleventh year of raising funds and awareness to non-profit organizations, Sub City […]
MADCAPS’ Present 53rd Annual Benefit Show
The annual dance extravaganza of Mothers and Daughters Club Assisting Philanthropies (MADCAPS), which raises funds for several different non-profit organizations, will also present the incoming class of 2019, which is the largest class in 53 years. Preview Show is at 7 p.m., Thursday, March 7. The other shows are at 8 p.m., Friday, March 8; […]
Raptors in the Environment
The February meeting of San Diego Floral Association will feature Nancy Conney of Sky Hunters Raptor Education and Rehabilitation. She will speak on the importance of raptors in the environment and will bring along several of these magnificent creatures that the organization has rehabilitated but cannot release. Birds like red-tailed hawks, barn owls, kestrels and […]
Museum Month
In its 24th year, the San Diego Museum Council is proud to host its annual Museum Month, bringing half-off admissions at 42 San Diego area museums. This February, Museum Month presented by Macy’s provides ample opportunities to explore San Diego County’s latest exhibits at museums with a wide range of interests including art, science, sports, […]
