Historical
Arts District Liberty Station Showcases a Creative Community
Arts District Liberty Station is San Diego’s largest Arts & Cultural District located in historic buildings at the former Naval Training Center in the Liberty Station. With 100 park-like acres, the Arts District is home to over 100 museums and galleries, artist studios, dance companies, fine dining, creative retail and other organizations that showcase San […]
Architectural Salvage Announces Closing After 28 Years of Reclaiming History in San Diego
Architectural Salvage, a pioneer in San Diego’s vintage and reclaimed interior scene, has announced its planned closure after 28 years with a Celebration Sale from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Friday, and Saturday, January 12 and 13; and from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday, January 14 at 2401 Kettner Boulevard in Little Italy. Founded by […]
San Diego Junior Theatre Presents “Tomás and the Library Lady”
The nation’s longest-running youth theatre program continues its 76th Season with the San Diego premiere of “Tomás and the Library Lady” from Friday, January 12 to Sunday, January 21 at Junior Theatre, which is performed in Balboa Park’s historic Casa del Prado Theatre, 1600 Village Place, at the corner of Old Globe Way and Village Place. In […]
San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance Wins Sweepstakes Trophy in 135th Rose Parade®
On January 1, 2024 San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance participated in the 135th Rose Parade® presented by Honda with a float celebrating the San Diego Zoo’s 107-year history. The float themed “It Began With a Roar” depicted iconic wildlife from the Zoo, including Rex the lion, whose mighty roar sparked a dream more than a […]
Mission Hills Historic Library – What’s Happening
Late this past December, I noticed lights on inside the Mission Hills Historic Library building and saw a blueprint on a desk when I peered into the window. According to my notes, the project is now two months late in being remodeled for use as a bookstore. I originally contacted Logan Braydis, community representative for […]
San Diego Zoo Safari Park Protects the Heart of a Critically Endangered Gorilla Patriarch
In 2017, a team of medical experts—including specialists in the treatment of both human and wildlife patients—gathered to assess an esteemed elder resident of the San Diego Zoo Safari Park: Winston, a critically endangered silverback gorilla. Today, at age 51, he is considered one of the world’s oldest male gorillas in managed care. Winston, who […]
Celebrating 75 Years of Excellence: St. Vincent de Paul School Marks a Milestone Anniversary
At the corner of Fort Stockton and Ibis Streets sits St. Vincent de Paul School (SVS), this year celebrating 75 years of academic excellence. Since its founding in 1948, the school has been a cornerstone of the Mission Hills community, helping prepare generations of students to make a positive difference in the world. “Fostering a […]
Dedication Ceremony Introduces the New Piazza Costanza
The Italy Association of San Diego (LIA) officially unveiled a brand new 2,000 square foot public piazza, Piazza Costanza, on Tuesday, November 28at the corner of Columbia and W. Ash Streets adjacent to Luma Luxury Apartments. The community was invited to attend and celebrate the opening of Little Italy’s newest, and first piazza dedicated to a […]
The Old Globe Presents “Ebenezer Scrooge’s BIG San Diego Christmas Show”
Featuring two-time Tony Award nominee Christopher Sieber in the title role, the comedic Dickens send-up, “Ebenezer Scrooge’s BIG San Diego Christmas Show,” returns this holidayto the Sheryl and Harvey White Theatre. Performances begin run to Sunday, December 24, 2023. The Scrooge parody, set in San Diego, is based on “A Christmas Carol” by Charles Dickens, and is written […]
