Events
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 […]
Old Town San Diego 2020 Dia de los Muertos
Due to COVID-19 restrictions on festivals and large gatherings, Dia de los Muertos will look a lot different in Old Town this year. Old Town San Diego will not be hosting a traditional procession or displaying an altar in the El Campo Santo cemetery. Yet, you will be able to find Old Town decorated in […]
Soul Swapmeet Brings Black Entrepreneurs Together to Showcase Talents
San Diego Soul SwapmeetSaturday November 21, 2020 10a.m.-3p.m. Encore Event Center8253 Ronson RoadSan Diego, CA 92111 Nearly four-dozen Black entrepreneurs gathered to share their goods and services at the Soul Swapmeet held on Saturday, September 19, at the Encore Events Center in Kearny Mesa. The businesses and organizations on hand ran the gamut from art […]
Cabrillo National Monument Celebrates 19th Amendment Centennial with “Forward Into Light”
San Diego, CA: On August 18, 1920, Tennessee became the 36th state to ratify the 19th Amendment, which Congress had passed just 15 months before, reaching the required three-fourths ratification to become law. Eight days later, on August 26, passage was certified by U.S. Secretary of State Bainbridge Colby. One of the shortest Amendments to […]
Mission Hills Heritage Launches Podcast Walking Tour Series
Mission Hills Heritage is pleased to announce a series of podcast walking tours of Mission Hills. With social distancing and other health measures in place due to the pandemic, the group has decided to place a hold on this year’s live events and instead offer a series of free, on-demand podcast walking tours focusing on […]