Historical
Let’s Turn Uptown into Sardine Town San Diego
The Mayor Makes Plans to Add 50,000+ Residents and No Infrastructure For those of us receiving information on the proposed Hillcrest Plan being pushed on Uptown residents by Todd Gloria, the current mayor of the city of San Diego, we will soon be packed into an area not suitable for human habitation. The new norm […]
Fall is in the air at Arts District Liberty Station
Though the temperature is dropping slightly, the excitement for some fun experiences in the arts and culture district isn’t! It’s never too early to start thinking about the holidays. Welcome the festive season with the return of the Rady Children’s Ice Rink in Arts District Liberty Station beginning Thursday, November 16, and closing Sunday, January 7. […]
Fiesta De Reyes Expands Day of the Dead Wonderland to Old Town San Diego State Historic Park
Following on last year’s success, Fiesta de Reyes in Old Town San Diego State Historic Park is planning a Dia de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, celebration like no other in San Diego – a free, family-friendly immersive experience designed to bring the spirit of this traditional annual Mexican and South American celebration […]
San Diego Junior Theatre Presents “The Sound of Music”
Once again, “The Sound of Music” will enchant Junior Theatre audiences with its timeless story and captivating melodies. “The Sound of Music” will run Fridays at 7 p.m. and Saturday and Sundays at 2 p.m. from October 27 to November 12, 2023. JT’s popular Pajama Night is Friday, November 3. Set in Austria on the eve of World War […]
Fall News from the Mission Hills Garden Club
By Elaine Wilson, Mission Hills Garden Club president Fall has arrived and it’s time for planting. By the time you are reading this, the Mission Hills Garden Club will have conducted our first meeting of the year; Chuck McClung will have spoken on fall gardening tips. For your benefit, we have a great year planned […]
Annual Día de Los Muertos Celebration Lights Up Old Town San Diego
Old Town San Diego presents its annual Día de Los Muertos celebration, a vibrant and culturally rich event that draws thousands of visitors each year. This year’s festivities promise to be more enchanting than ever before, with a lineup of exciting activities and traditions that will captivate visitors of all ages. The centerpiece of the […]
100-Plus Years of the Mission Hills Library and 40 Years of the Friends of the Library
It’s hard to miss the beautiful building at the corner of Washington and Front Streets that houses the Mission Hills – Hillcrest/Knox Branch Library. But the origin of a Mission Hills community library started in one room of the Ulysses S. Grant Elementary School in 1921. Later moves relocated the branch library, eventually to the […]
14th Annual TwainFest at Heritage County Park
Twainfest will take place from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday, August 19 in Heritage County Park, 2455 Heritage Park Row in Old Town. There is a limited capacity. Reservations are required for your free entry. Learn more and Register for Attendance at https://writeoutloudsd.com/twainfest/ Twainfest, now a tradition for many San Diego families, is an all-day free festival […]
Seedling Grown from Atomic Bomb Survivor Tree Planted at San Diego Botanic Garden
This August, San Diego Botanic Garden (SDBG) joins in partnership and unity with Green Legacy Hiroshima (GLH) Initiative to dedicate a newly planted ginkgo tree descended from a mother tree that survived the atomic bombing of Hiroshima, Japan more than 70 years ago. The Survivor Tee Commemoration will take place at the Garden at 4:15 p.m., […]
Balboa Park Carousel Reopened on National Carousel Day
Families and carousel aficionados were invited to celebrate National Carousel Day at the Dorothea Laub Balboa Park Carousel on Tuesday, July 25. National Carousel Day is a free community event presented by Forever Balboa Park, and offered free carousel rides all day, family friendly activities, and entertainment. Entertainment and activities included a family-friendly DJ, circus performers […]
