Events
Mission Hills Artist Wins Awards
In an unusual double win, Ann Slater, an artist and resident of Mission Hills, won both the Best of Theme and Best of Miniatures awards in the continuingly competitive May 2021 Member’s exhibition “Shape Zone” held a gallery show in May 2021, at The San Diego Watercolor Society (SDWS) gallery at 2825 Dewey Road in […]
ArtWalk to Debut New Summer Series in Little Italy
ArtWalk Little Italy Summer Series announces its debut in Little Italy beginning Sunday, June 27 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Taking place at the Piazza della Famiglia, located at 523 W. Date Street, and the adjacent block W. Date Street, each one-day show will include thirty select artists exhibiting their stunning works of art. The event […]
North Coast Repertory Theatre Presents “Becoming Dr. Ruth”
Most know Ruth K. Westheimer as Dr. Ruth, the extraordinary sex educator who empowered millions across the globe to claim their own sexual pleasure and fulfillment. Few know the whole story of losing her family in the Holocaust, her emigration to Israel where she became a sniper for the Haganah, or the complex personal journey […]
The Grand Opening of Oseas Villatoro In Hillcrest
It finally happened! After looking forward to this day for the past year and a half, I was finally able to attend another newsworthy fashion event, while supporting friends in this industry who are fashion designers and retailers. I’m referring to a ribbon cutting ceremony for my friend and colleague Oseas Villatoro, who just opened […]
Celebrations, Collaborations, Contests
By Dixie Hall, President of Mission Hills BID and Owner of DixiePops I love the start of summer: the warm sun, the flowers, the long days, and maybe even a vacation somewhere. The sense that the whole summer is in front of us with fun and relaxation just waiting to be had can’t be beat. […]
Father’s Day, Graduations and Summer Fun at Liberty Station
Businesses at Arts District Liberty Station are ready to help you celebrate every occasion. As COVID-19 restrictions open up and your social calendar begins to fill up, enjoy some of the best arts and culture attractions in San Diego. Summer Camp Style Get crafty with a new Craft Camp every week at San Diego Craft Collective […]
Uptown Planners: Working for the Community (?)
by Tom Mullaney Many residents are unaware that we live in the Uptown Community. The reason is that we have a strong identification with our neighborhoods. We see ourselves as residents of Mission Hills, Presidio Hills, Hillcrest, Bankers Hill and University Heights. Don’t forget Middletown and Western Slopes, rising above San Diego Avenue. Uptown is […]
“Wanderlust” Is Nominated for Best Americana Album of the Year
Enter the Blue Sky recently announced that their album, “Wanderlust,” has been nominated “Best Americana Album of the Year” at the annual San Diego Music Awards (SDMA). Released on leap day (February 29) in 2020, the album was released just before the pandemic shutdown, to a standing-room-only full-house event. The band has a long history with […]
Home Start to Host Virtual “Blue Ribbon” Event
Home Start, a nonprofit organization dedicated to child abuse prevention and providing evidence-based family strengthening services, will host its annual “Blue Ribbon” event virtually this year. The event is titled “Blue Ribbon Broadcast for Bright Futures – It’s a Family Affair” and will be held via Zoom from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., Saturday, May 8. The theme for this year […]