Entertainment
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 […]
Between the Lines: Janice Steinberg and “The Tin Horse”
It was a lovely interlude on a recent Sunday afternoon, sipping wine and nibbling cheese among a group of book lovers at Mission Hills Books & Collectibles for a reading and discussion with another of our local literary treasures, Janice Steinberg. You may have heard the name. Steinberg was a long-time, award-winning arts journalist […]
Kayte Grace’s New Release Reveals Crumbling of Music Industry Norms
After releasing three albums, two singles and touring the country—all within four years of teaching herself to play guitar—YouTube and Washington Post favorite, alternative “folktry” singer/songwriter Kayte Grace’s five-chapter musical novel. “Set Fire to Separate Lives” is being released over the course of a year to fans who’ll be able to pay what they […]
Machado Foundation 2nd Annual Benefit
Jason Mraz and Goo Goo Dolls’ John Rzeznik Perform Rob Machado – legendary surfer, environmental activist and musician – has put together a stellar lineup for the Second Annual benefit concert for the Rob Machado Foundation https://robmachadofoundation.org), which will take place on Monday, November 11, at The Belly Up in Solana Beach. Multi-Grammy award-winning […]
Fashion Week San Diego 2013
by Aubree Lynn, stylist/producer/writer As the sun was setting, the Broadway Pier was illuminated on the water. There was a new energy that was the result of eight to 10 designers bringing their work on stage, pulsating music that helped to create energy and guests from all over the country coming to San Diego to […]
Mo`olelo’s Executive Director Named Associate Artistic Director
Seema Sueka Accepts Pasadena Playhouse Position The Board of Trustees of Mo`olelo Performing Arts Company recently announced that Co-Founder and Executive Artistic Director Seema Sueko has accepted the position of associate artistic director of The Pasadena Playhouse. Sueko will assume her new role as of Monday, January 6, 2014. According to Board President Ilene […]
