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Christmas Carol Camp Offered at Mission Hills United Church of Christ
Do your kids know the words to traditional Christmas carols? If not, here’s an opportunity for them to become connected with some very special Christmas songs. Mission Hills United Church of Christ, located at 4070 Jackdaw Street in Mission Hills is offering a free after school camp for kids in first through sixth grade so […]
“The Nutcracker” Returns to the Historic San Diego Civic Youth Ballet
Celebrate the holiday season at the ballet in Balboa Park by taking an extraordinary journey to the magical Land of the Sweets with brave young Clara and her Nutcracker Prince in San Diego Civic Youth Ballet’s beloved annual production of “The Nutcracker.” Witness an epic battle between toy soldiers and mice before being whisked away to […]
Warner-Carrillo Stagecoach Rides Offer a Return to History
As the only stage ride in the country like it, the Warner-Carrillo stage rides again! From noon to 4 p.m., Sunday, November 13,a one-of-a-kind celebration of the Old West: stagecoach rides will take place at the 1850’s Warner-Carrillo Ranch House Museum in Warner Springs. Built in 1857 by Vicenta Carrillo, a prominent Californio woman rancher, […]
The Old Globe
The Old Globe announced the full cast and creative team for its 25th annual production of “Dr. Seuss’s How the Grinch Stole Christmas!” Globe Resident Artist James Vásquez (“Hair”) directs San Diego’s yuletide favorite musical once again with Andrew Polec reprising his role as The Grinch. The production will run from Wednesday, November 9 to Saturday, December 31, 2022, with the opening on Sunday, November […]
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 […]
