Events
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 […]
All Souls’ Saint Nicholas Tour: A Tradition of Church Mice
The All Souls’ Home Tour began in 1952. It was that same year that the tradition of creating handmade church mice to represent something special each year began as a fund raiser for church charities. After 61 years there still is a line outside the door that opens at 1 p.m. of All Souls’ Episcopal […]
That Perfect Gift
The holidays are here, each year a little earlier, each year a little more frantic. The holiday music started hitting the stores in early November and I’ve already seen houses decorated in my neighborhood. But this year frantic hits a new high (or low). It’s bad enough that Black Friday has become de rigueur, but […]
Decorating With Flowers, Succulents and Miscellaneous Finds
In October several Garden Club members attended the San Diego Floral Association’s meeting which featured Tony Alvarez who gave us ideas for decorating with flowers, succulents, and miscellaneous items found outdoors. Alvarez had myriad half-started arrangements, and before beginning his talk he continued assembling bits and pieces. Probably the best information I garnered from […]
Take Home Feasts for the Holiday Season
As one of the first restaurant chains to offer the convenience of a complete holiday feast to enjoy at home, Marie Callender’s continues to offer whole meals starting at just $99.99. The classic feast includes an oven roasted turkey breast or ham with seven side dishes and a whole pie — it would be […]
All Souls’ Saint Nicholas Home Tour
61st Annual Event is a Holiday Tradition A Point Loma holiday tradition celebrates its 61st year this December. The All Souls’ Saint Nicholas Home Tour is occurring from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday, December 7, 2013. This is your opportunity to get a rare look inside some of San Diego’s most beautiful homes. […]
Between the Lines: Write Out Loud
“All of us were read to as children—why did it stop?” asks Veronica Murphy, artistic director and co-founder of Write Out Loud. Murphy and co-founder/ Executive Director Walter Ritter have guided San Diego’s unique reading theatre in presenting a diverse mix of programs for adults and children since its formation in 2007. Highlights of […]
San Diegans Can Help a Local Hero Get National Attention
The Emilio Nares Foundation (ENF), a San Diego non-profit that offers resources to families with children battling cancer, is pleased to announce its co-founder and executive director, Richard Nares, is among CNN’s “Top 10 Heroes of 2013.” The annual campaign recognizes everyday people who are changing the world during the “CNN Heroes: An All-Star Tribute” […]
Rhythm Renewal – Drum Circle for Women
From 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., Sunday, October 20 Expressive Arts, located at 3201 Thorn Street, invited you to Treat your Body, Mind & Spirit in this uplifting rhythm journey. Discover peace in your inner rhythms, unleash your creative expression, and rock out in celebration with other women. This intimate circle is a place to […]
2013 Great Grant Halloween Carnival
From 12/noon to 5 p.m., Saturday, October 19, Grant K-8 School, located at 1425 Washington Place in Mission Hills, is holding a Halloween Carnival with great food, including brazen BBQ, pizza, hot dogs, caramel apples and more delicious treats. There will also be lots of fun entertainment, including a silly string zone, giant slide, carnival […]
