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The Old Globe Presents “Duel Reality”
The Old Globe is pleased to announce the cast and creative team for “Duel Reality,” a spectacular theatrical experience by The 7 Fingers and directed by Shana Carroll (The Old Globe’s Passengers, Alliance Theatre’s Water for Elephants). “Duel Reality”was originally produced and created with Virgin Voyages. The West Coast premiere begins performances July 6 and plays through August 4, 2024, with the opening on Thursday, July 11 on the Donald and […]
San Diego Junior Theatre Presents “Mean Girls: High School Version”
San Diego Junior Theatre, the nation’s longest-running youth theatre program, closes out its 76th Season with the hit musical, “Mean Girls: High School Version,” based on the cult classic film. “Mean Girls: High School Version” will run Fridays at 7 p.m. and Saturdays and Sundays at 2 p.m. from July 26 to August 11, 2024. All Junior Theatre productions […]
Tony Award Winner Aaron Tveit Performs at the 2024 Globe Gala
The Old Globe will hold its annual gala on Saturday, September 21, 2024, under the stars on the Globe’s Copley Plaza and on the Donald and Darlene Shiley Stage in the Old Globe Theatre, part of the Conrad Prebys Theatre Center. The theme for the 2024 Globe Gala is Black & White Masquerade, a spectacular and magical event that promises to be an epic night to […]
St. Madeleine Sophie’s Center Hosts “Couture” Haute with Heart Fashion Show
St. Madeleine Sophie’s Center (SMSC), a nonprofit organization that serves individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, will host its 46th Annual Haute with Heart Fashion Show from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday, August 17 at the Hilton San Diego Bayfront in Downtown (1 Park Blvd, San Diego, CA 92101). This year’s theme, “Couture,” pays […]
San Diego FC Announces Expansion and Renovation of Mission Valley Store
San Diego FC is revolutionizing sports retail by introducing an immersive retail experience that captivates and engages fans like never before. SDFC is transforming the Club’s official retail shop, Eighteen Threads, into an innovative and custom-design experiential space with its grand opening set for Saturday, June 22 at 3:00pm. The store, which is expanding its […]
San Diego Zoo Wildlife Care Team Welcomes First Endangered François’ Langur Baby in Five Years
This past April, the San Diego Zoo’s Wildlife Care team was greeted with an exciting development. Meili (pronounced may-lee), an endangered François’ langur under pregnancy observation for several months, gave birth to a vibrant orange infant overnight. This marks the Zoo’s first François’ langur birth since 2019, introducing a critical new member to the dwindling species […]
California Supreme Court Yields to Newsom and Legislature
Removes Taxpayer Protection Act from November Ballot By Jon Coupal, president, Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association We were shocked and angered by the California Supreme Court’s decision on Thursday in Legislature v. Weber, the outrageous lawsuit filed by Gov. Gavin Newsom and state legislative leaders. The lawsuit asked the court to order the removal of our […]
How Presidential Policy Choices will Affect Inflation
The average inflation (annual change in prices) has been about three percent since the end of World War II. There have been occasional spikes, but we got used to very low inflation since the Great Financial Crisis of 2008, averaging about 1.5 percent from 2008 to 2020. COVID changed that. With the economy shutting down […]
The Marine Band Returns to Little Italy
At 7 p.m., Saturday, July 13, the Marine Band’s full 40-member group and renowned local ensemble, Sound Strike, will take over the Piazza della Famiglia, bringing with them the vibrant sounds and lively energy for the Marine Band San Diego Summer Concert. They play upbeat, fun tunes, instrumental covers of hip, trendy songs and classic […]
Freedom to Express Himself
I’ve met and interviewed a lot of people during my career and every person provides a unique story. Yet, few are as touching as Dysen White, a 20-year-old who is on a very special artistic journey. His art, which he refers to as “an expression of his freedom,” really does have an impact on you […]
