Events
Masters of Photography Exhibition 20th Century to Present Collection
The San Diego Museum of Art is pleased to present Masters of Photography: The Garner Collection, an exhibition featuring more than 100 works spanning major photographic movements that are diverse in subject, style and technique. Made possible by a loan from prolific collectors Cam and Wanda Garner, the exhibition includes works from many of the most influential […]
Winners of Shark Tank Inspired Competition Announced
Just in Time for Foster Youth (JIT), a nonprofit organization dedicated to engaging a caring community to help transition age foster youth achieve self-sufficiency and well-being, has announced the four winners of its Third Annual JIT Shark Tank Competition. This entrepreneurial competition is part of the organization’s Pathways to Financial Power service, which provides career […]
16th Annual Mama’s Pies Thanksgiving Bake Sale Now Open
The holidays are right around the corner and Mama’s Kitchen is hard at work to once again ring in the season with its highly anticipated Mama’s Pies Thanksgiving Bake Sale. The annual event helps raise critical funds for the nonprofit to provide nutrition services to San Diegans vulnerable to hunger due to HIV, cancer, heart […]
Jungle Bells Festivities Return to the San Diego Zoo
The jubilant festivities will take place Dec. 4 to 6, Dec. 11 to 23, Dec. 25 to 31, 2020 and Jan. 1 to 3, 2021, treating guests to views of some of their favorite animals, seasonal decorations, lighted displays, music and joyful roaming entertainers.
The San Diego Museum of Art Recognizes Its Accomplishments
Roxana Velásquez – the first woman to be appointed as executive director at The San Diego Museum of Art during its 90-plus years – is celebrating 10 years at the institution this fall. With an eye on the established strength of the collection, Velásquez has forged further and deeper international connections, shepherded major acquisitions and […]
Shop Small. Keep Mission Hills Businesses Open
By J. Daniel Geddis, President Mission Hills BID and Realtor Team D&B at One Mission Realty It has been a pleasure serving as the elected president of the Mission Hills BID over the past two years, representing some 500 small businesses. Together, with a dedicated board of seven and our executive director and supportive business […]
José Feliciano Celebrates 50th Anniversary Of “Feliz Navidad”
Celebrating his 75th birthday today global icon José Feliciano is also commemorating the 50th Anniversary of his timeless holiday classic, “Feliz Navidad” with a series of notable events this fall. Kicking things off is the release of the new children’s book, “José Feliciano’s Feliz Navidad, 50th Anniversary,” available today exclusively via Amazon. Written by Helen Murphy CEO of José’s label Anthem Records/Anthem Entertainment, “José Feliciano’s Feliz Navidad, 50th Anniversary,” sees […]
Dr. Seuss’s How the Grinch Stole Christmas! On the Radio
This year, free on KPBS Radio 89.5 FM, on the KPBS website and app, and on smart speakers, enjoy “Dr. Seuss’s How the Grinch Stole Christmas!” Beginning with a Thanksgiving Day performance, an audio version of this holiday classicwill air four different times this season on KPBS (see the full schedule below). And for Globe supporters, we’re […]
Meet An Extraordinary Artist and Neighbor
Recently I was introduced to Jeffrey Siegel, who has lived in various houses in Mission Hills since 1989. His current home is also where he has his studio. Siegel shared with me that he got introduced to clay and ceramics when he was 16 years old.
San Diego’s Iconic Thanksgiving 5K Adjusts to a Virtual Approach
Father Joe’s Villages annual turkey trot flexes its approach amid pandemic to raise much-needed funds for programs that feed people in need. Participants will have the opportunity to “5K Your Way” by completing their route of choice between Thursday, November 26 to Tuesday, December 1. Homemade pies baked by the organization’s culinary training program are […]
