Events
San Diego – A Place to Express Yourself
Each month I get to review the amazing variety of events that are occurring around San Diego County. Most of us know that San Diego is hosting the International Comic Con again this year. The dates are July 9 through the 12. Fans will be arriving from around the world to be a part of […]
Cartoons and Pop Art Strip Down in North Park
Caricatures, Satire and The Funnies runs from July 3 through July 26 at The Studio Door, located at 3750 30th Street in North Park, presenting new, independent voices of the comic strip. The month-long exhibition of original art takes its inspiration from traditional strips, single gag panels and caricatures that have entertained us in newspapers, […]
Bastille Day in Mission Hills
On Saturday, July 11, 2015, Mission Hills is going French in celebration of Bastille Day. The local establishments plan to contribute to the celebration by offering French treats, menus and store offerings that are unique and distinctly Mission Hills. Local artists are also expected to participate to display and sell their artwork. Expect to see […]
2015 Patrons of the Prado’s Masterpiece Gala
Patrons of the Prado’s Masterpiece Gala, in celebration of Balboa Park’s 100-year anniversary of the Panama-California International Exposition will take place on Saturday, July 18, 2015, at the Spreckels Organ Pavilion. This will be the organization’s largest fundraiser to date, with an ambitious goal to raise significant financial support for the programs and initiatives of […]
San Diego Joins 700 Cities to Make Music
On June 21, 2015 San Diego will, for the first time, join over 700 cities worldwide to celebrate Make Music Day with the inaugural Make Music Day San Diego in Balboa Park – and everyone is invited to participate. Make Music Day San Diego is proud to be partnering with The City of San Diego’s […]
Wine & Roses Charity Wine Tasting returns to The Grand Del Mar Hotel
The 32nd annual Wine & Roses Charity Wine Tasting will make a lavish return to the luxurious location of The Grand Del Mar Hotel in June for this year’s can’t-miss charitable event. The fundraiser, put on by the Social Service Auxiliary of San Diego and the San Diego International Wine Competition, will be held from 3 […]
Avant Garde Costume Party for the Ages
Just a few weeks before Comic-Con, Vanguard Culture is throwing a costume party for the ages on Friday, June 19th from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. at the beautiful Mingei International Museum in Balboa Park. Featuring live performances by the California Ballet, The Patricia Rincon Dance Collective, The Animal Cracker Conspiracy, and an Avant Garde Fashion […]
“20th Annual Ugliest Dog Contest”
by Fausto Palafox Every week it seems the community of San Diego rises to the occasion to help an organization throughout the city or county. This week was no exception. It was to raise awareness and monies for rescue animals on behalf of the San Diego Humane Society, and Reality Changers, which supports disadvantaged students […]
All Aboard for Silvery Gate Elementary Schools Nautical Themed Fundraiser
All hands on deck! At 6 p.m., Friday, May 8 the Hyatt Regency Mission Bay, Mission Ballroom will be filled with sailors who can weigh anchor at Silver Gate Elementary School’s 20th annual nautical themed silent auction, dinner and dance. The star-filled night of fun, complete with music, surf and turf, and marine-inspired décor, benefits […]
Welcome to the 17th Annual Mission Hills Garden Club Garden Walk
By Maureen Tess-Fieberg and Antoinette Embry, Co-Chairs, 2015 Mission Hills Garden Walk “Inspiration and Influence 1915-2015….Celebrating the Horticultural Heritage of Mission Hills” is this year’s Garden Walk theme. All year long, America’s Finest City is celebrating the centennial anniversary of San Diego’s Panama-California Exposition and honoring the event that helped to shape San Diego in […]
