Entertainment
Batman Filmmaker Shares His Dream Come True
By Michael Uslan Dreams are a hard thing to have these days. We can chalk that up to the economy, the stock market and unemployment rates, but the truth is that no matter where you come from or where you grew up, times have always been a little tough. It was no different for me. […]
See You at The Movies
Its award season, the time of year when I try to cram as many movies into my schedule as I possibly can. Ever since I was a child, I’ve loved the movies. Memories are still so clear of those Saturday matinees when I could spend the entire afternoon watching cartoons and serial chapters waiting for […]
Rei Do Gado – Celebrate Mardi Gras
San Diego’s Annual Restaurant Week has just concluded. Hopefully, many of us took advantage of the reduced prices and terrific values that were offered by almost 200 of our local fine dining establishments. This year’s list of participating restaurants was truly excellent. One local restaurant that was not on the list, unfortunately, should not escape […]
Little Italy’s 9th Annual Carnevale Returns
The Little Italy Association proudly presents the 9th Annual Little Italy Carnevale, 5 to 9 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 18, at the corner of W. Date and India Streets with activities throughout the entire neighborhood. Carnevale will transform San Diego’s historic Little Italy into a scene from Venice with a street closure held at the intersection […]
DangerHouse Productions
The Blood Countess, written and directed by Kevin Six, is a play about the folly of following vampirism; the American obsession with staying young; and what women sacrifice for beauty. Featuring lots of special effects and, yes, blood. Show times for The Blood Countess are February 16 through March 3, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at […]
THE FLOWERS OF WAR
Director Zhang Yimou (“Raise the Red Lantern,” “Ju Dou,” “Hero,” “House of the Flying Daggers”) tells an epic story of love and sacrifice in “The Flowers of War,” adapted by screenwriter Liu Heng from the novel by Geling Yan. Set during Japan’s 1937 invasion of China, the film is told from a young girl’s point […]
Mark Christopher Lawrence Rocks House of Blues with Booming Laughter
San Diego, CA- Comedian Mark Christopher Lawrence filled a packed room with laughter at the San Diego House of Blues on Wed. January 18th. NBC’s “Chuck” and an amazing comedy lineup brought down the house with funny wit and biting observations on life. Joining Mark Christopher Lawrence was Mr. Punchline Scott Wood, recovering teacher Jimmy Burns, […]
Mark Christopher Lawrence ROCKS The House of Blues
Jan. 18 2012 6:30p.m. House of Blues San Diego San Diego, CA – Mark Christopher Lawrence, well known as Big Mike on NBC’s Chuck, hosts his monthly “Mark Christopher Lawrence Presents” comedy night at the San Diego House of Blues. On Wednesday, January 18, the lineup will include Matin Atrushi, Jimmy Burns and Scott Wood, […]
My Favorite New Year’s Resolution
by David Rottenberg The New Year is right around the corner. The sound of the falling ball in Times Square is echoed shortly thereafter by the sounds of falling resolutions, promises to oneself made in good faith but which often can’t endure in the glare of real life. There are a couple of resolutions that […]
San Diego REPertory Theatre
San Diego REPertory Theatre (San Diego REP) presents the world premiere of a workshop production of “A Hammer, a Bell and a Song to Sing: the Music of Pete Seeger.” The brand new musical, which will be performed on the Lyceum Stage, at 79 Horton Plaza in downtown San Diego, is written and directed by […]
