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Cygnet Theatre
“A Christmas Carol” returns to Cygnet Theatre for its eighth season of cheer. It has become a true holiday favorite, with San Diegans making Scrooge, the Spirits, and the Cratchit family part of their holiday tradition. This year the show features the same warm story of hope and redemption, along with new cast members including a […]
64th Annual Las Posadas Takes Place at Heritage Park in Old Town San Diego
Join us for the 64th Annual Las Posadas event in Heritage County Park in Old Town San Diego which takes place at 7 p.m., Friday, December 9 at 2454 Heritage Park Row. Presented by the Old Town San Diego Chamber of Commerce, Old Town Trolley Tours, and the Mormon Battalion Historic Site, Las Posadas (“the […]
“Unsung Heroes: The Story of America’s Female Patriots”
From 5 p.m. to 7:30 pm., Wednesday, November 9, in anticipation of Veterans Day, San Diego nonprofit Foundation for Women Warriors (FFWW) is hosting a free screening of documentary “Unsung Heroes: The Story of America’s Female Patriots. From Academy Award Filmmaker and Executive Producer Ron Howard. This two-hour, two-part documentary highlights the heroic sacrifices of […]
All Things “Holiday” are at Diane Powers’ Bazaar del Mundo Shops & Restaurants
A lively and colorful entry to San Diego’s Old Town community, Powers’ Bazaar del Mundo Shops (4133 Taylor Street, San Diego, CA 92110; 619-296-3161) have been one of San Diego’s favorite locally owned shopping destinations for decades, especially for holiday gifts! These vibrant shops overflow with treasures and fashions from around the globe – ideal for the interior […]
City Officials Seem Committed to Destroy San Diego’s Character
Over the last several months, I have had the opportunity to hear and read comments from hundreds of individuals and groups opposed to Measure C. Yet still our elected officials continue to state that it’s good for San Diego and uses propaganda paid by investors and developers communicating that this is being done for families […]
5th Annual PoeFest Presents 10 Nights of Ghostly Interactions
Write Out Loud presents the 5th Annual San Diego PoeFest, in performance from Friday, October 14 through Friday, October 30 at the Villa Montezuma Museum, located at 1925 K St., San Diego 92102. This historic Queen Anne Victorian was named “The Palace of the Arts” by Jessie Shepard, the musician, spiritualist and author who designed […]
Art, Wine, Music for a Good Cause
The 14th annual FREE La Jolla Art & Wine Festival (LJAWF) returns to La Jolla, along Girard Avenue from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday, October 8, and Sunday, October 9. Visitors can expect prestigious art, regional and international wines, craft beer and spirits, a high-end silent auction, an all-star music line-up, exciting roving entertainment, a […]
Old Town San Diego Celebrates Dia de los Muertos
The annual Día de los Muertos traditional candlelight procession, produced by the Old Town San Diego Chamber of Commerce, will be celebrated at sunset (6 p.m.) Wednesday, November 2, 2022. This free event will include the traditional candlelight procession beginning in front of the Immaculate Conception Church, located at San Diego Ave and Twiggs St. […]
Big Bear Lake Oktoberfest Welcomes the Return of a Band from Germany
Tickets to the 52nd Annual Big Bear Lake Oktoberfest are now on sale. Organizers of Southern California’s #1 Oktoberfest are ready to deliver another authentic Bavarian-style celebration for nine consecutive weekends September 10 to November 5. Ticket options range from general admission, preferred seating options, Sunday Family-Fun Packages, and Über Bürgermeister Party Packs. Other big news for […]
“Mayor and Council Ignored Promises of a Full, Open Public Discussion”
By Paul Krueger There were many reasons for the City Council to soundly defeat Mayor Todd Gloria’s ill-conceived settlement proposal for the Ash Street litigation. But one very important factor was lost in the machinations that led to the council’s July 26 approval of the settlement. One month earlier, on June 27, Council President Sean […]
