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A Celebration Honors Italy’s Beloved Summer Holiday
Convivio, a nonprofit organization dedicated to strengthening community through the celebration of Italian culture and intercultural experiences, will bring one of Italy’s most cherished summer traditions to San Diego with Ferragosto: Sotto Le Stelle on Saturday, August 15 from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. at AmiciBar in Little Italy (250 W. Date St., San Diego, […]
The Old Globe Presents William Shakespeare’s “Much Ado About Nothing”
William Shakespeare’s “Much Ado About Nothing” is a beloved comedy directed by the Globe’s Erna Finci Viterbi Artistic Director Barry Edelstein. “Much Ado About Nothing” will conclude The Old Globe’s 2026 Summer Shakespeare Festival. Performances run from Sunday, August 2 through Sunday, August 30, 2026 in the Lowell Davies Festival Theatre in San Diego’s Balboa Park (1363 Old Globe Way). […]
San Diego Junior Theatre Presents “Les Misérables: School Edition”
San Diego Junior Theatre closes out its vibrant 78th season with the beloved musical, “Les Misérables: School Edition.” Directed by Desha Crownover, who also directed JT’s first production of “Les Misérables” in 2009, with music direction by Michael Tyree, this student production brings one of musical theatre’s most recognized stories to the Junior Theatre stage. […]
Art That Deserves to Be Seen, Not Stored Out of Sight
By Patty Ducey-Brooks This past month, a friend approached me with a request: would I be interested in sharing information and images with our readers about her brother’s artwork? Once I learned about his background and saw several of his mid-century modern paintings, I was deeply impressed. Marjorie’s brother, Richard Anthony Marks, loved painting, yet […]
Descendants of Early San Diego Honor Leather Jacket Soldiers at 44th Annual Luncheon
This past month, the Descendants of Early San Diego (DESD) held its 44th Annual Luncheon on June 27, 2026, at Howard Ballard Parent Hall in Old Town San Diego. The event honored the Leather Jacket Soldiers (Soldados de Cuera) who established the Presidio of San Diego in 1769 and contributed to American independence during the […]
NAVWAR – A Bad Idea for Too Many Reasons – A Future Catastrophe
Five years ago, many of us from throughout the city of San Diego and county, made a decision to not support the major development of the NAVWAR site, which is on Pacific Highway in Old Town. It literally backs up to the most western part off Old Town San Diego. Though over 5,000 people from […]
Mormon Battalion to Host “Legacy of Liberty” Flag Day Celebration
The Mormon Battalion Historic Site in Old Town San Diego will commemorate Flag Day and the 250th anniversary of the United States with a special community gathering titled “Legacy of Liberty” at 5 p.m., Saturday, June 6, 2026. Held at the historic Mormon Battalion site at 2510 Juan Street, the celebration will honor the enduring […]
Smooth Sailing on Father’s Day
Make Father’s Day (Sunday, June 21) smooth sailing this year with The Gondola Company. Skip the usual gifts and treat dad to a relaxing Venetian-style cruise through the scenic Coronado Cays with the Father’s Day Cruise Package. This one-of-a-kind outing combines waterfront views, relaxation, and thoughtful touches that celebrate dad from the moment you step […]
San Diego Taxpayers Releases Watchdog Report Showing That City Hall Staffing Has Grown Substantially Faster Than the Rest of the City
The San Diego County Taxpayers Association recent released a watchdog report showing that San Diego City Hall office staff has grown at a rate that is substantially faster than both the city’s population as well as overall city employees. This new Taxpayers report asks a simple question: before cutting essential neighborhood services and raising fees […]
City Funding Elimination Threatens Arts Access for Thousands of San Diego Youth
The City’s elimination of arts and culture funding is poised to significantly impact three longstanding youth arts organizations housed in Balboa Park’s Casa del Prado: San Diego Junior Theatre, San Diego Civic Youth Ballet, and San Diego Youth Symphony. Together, these organizations serve thousands of young people and families each year, providing arts education, performance […]
