Events
The World Tour of London’s Victoria and Albert Museum Exhibition
San Diego’s Museum of Photographic Arts (MOPA) celebrates its 40 years in Balboa Park and 50 years as a nonprofit organization with an intoxicating spring trio of exhibitions spotlighting methods of portraiture from the 19th Century to contemporary technology. The three exhibitions run overlapping, with a celebratory opening reception for all three on Saturday, May […]
George Shingleton Will Perform in San Diego County
Nashville-based country/Americana singer-songwriter George Shingleton released Shot or Two, on January 27, 2023 via Rock Ridge Music. It includes three previously released singles (“Back Where I’m From/With A Little Help From My Friends,” “Talkin’ Whiskey,” and “Alive”) as well as a two unreleased tracks and a re-recorded version of an older song of Shingleton’s entitled […]
Yale Strom Performs “Detroit”
This past month, The Art of Elan concert series, hosted by Mingei Museum in Balboa Park, premiered the new work of Yale Strom, titled “Detroit,” which includes the same extensive approach he displays in all his work. It revealed the groups of people who have had a strong influence on the local Detroit culture and […]
Top Senior Women Tennis Players in the Country to Compete for National Titles
The La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club will host the United States Tennis Association’s (USTA) National Women’s Senior Hard Court Tennis Championships, Monday, May 15, through Sunday, May 21, 2023. The best players from all over the country, ages 50 to 90-plus will compete for gold balls, which are awarded to national champions, making for […]
Young Artists Motivated to Share Their Creative Inspirations
The San Diego Museum of Art’s (SDMA) biennial youth exhibition Young Art has the extraordinary distinction of being the longest running program in the history of the Museum. Young Art 2023 is the 47th celebration over a span of more than 90 years. Young Art 2023: Comfort and Calm presents thoughtful works of art that use visual […]
San Diego Junior Theatre Presents “Matilda the Musical”
San Diego Junior Theatre, the nation’s longest-running youth theatre program, continues its 75th Anniversary Season with the hit musical “Roald Dahl’s Matilda The Musical.” All Junior Theatre productions are performed in Balboa Park’s historic Casa del Prado Theatre, 1600 Village Place, at the corner of Old Globe Way and Village Place. “Matilda” is the heartwarming story of a […]
Grossmont College Theatre Arts Presents “A Midsummer Night’s Dream”
The award-winning Stagehouse Theatre at Grossmont College ends its 2022-2023 season with William Shakespeare’s renowned comedic play, “A Midsummer Night’s Dream,” directed by Jersten Seraile. “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” will play in the Stagehouse Theatre on the Grossmont College campus, located at 8800 Grossmont College Drive in El Cajon, 92020. Performances will runThursday,May 18 through […]
The New Children’s Museum Received Grant to Launch New Inclusive Garden Project
The New Children’s Museum (NCM) has received an Environmental Champion grant from San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E) to support the Barona Student Native Plant Garden Project, called ‘Iipay Nyechewuuw. In partnership with Barona Indian Charter School and Barona Cultural Center & Museum, NCM will be able to revitalize and activate its Garden Studio, located […]
Celebrating the Senses and So Much More
By J. Daniel Geddis, President, Mission Hills BID and Realtor, Team D&B at One Mission Realty In Mission Hills, the month of May is all about the Mission Hills Garden Walk. The 2023 garden walk will celebrate its twenty fifth anniversary and feature ten beautiful gardens on Saturday, May 13, beginning at 10 a.m. This […]
Celebrate Cinco de Mayo Fiestas at Diane Powers’ Restaurants
It’s that time of the year to enjoy and celebrate Cinco de Mayo celebrations throughout the county, especially those at Diane Powers’ Bazaar del Mundo Restaurants. Casa Guadalajara, Casa de Pico and Casa de Bandini have it all with live mariachi music, folkloric dancers, authentic Mexican cuisine, frothy margaritas, and tequila specials. Casa Guadalajara, located […]
