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Jean-Luc Ponty Tribute Takes Place at Croce’s Park West
In case you missed it last time, Chris Vitas and friends once again perform a tribute to the great Jazz Fusion violinist Jean-Luc Ponty, said to be “The first jazz violinist to be as exciting as a saxophonist.” The performance is from 7 to 10:30 p.m., Friday, April 24 at Croce’s Park West, located at 2760 Fifth […]
Volunteer to Make a Positive Difference
By Trish Watlington, President, Mission Hills BID Citizen: a person who is entitled to enjoy all the rights and privileges granted by a state or community, to the people comprising its constituency and is obligated to obey its laws and to fulfill his or duties as called upon. If you are a citizen of Mission […]
Bicycling in Mission Hills
by Judi Tentor May is Bike Month in San Diego and many of us will ride our bikes to enjoy the wind on our face and the quiet joy of non-motorized mobility. During Bike Month, there will be many events leading up to National Bike to Work Day on Friday, May 15. One special event […]
Looking Back and Forward for a New Mission Hills Business
Six months ago, August 2014, the wonderfully unique and eclectic specialty shop, The Front Porch in Mission Hills created by Melissa Scott-Clark and Gina Champion-Cain, held its Grand Opening debut. “Gina and I are like Yin and Yang.” said Melissa Scott Clark, Owner. “Since the beginning we have had so many imaginative ideas about the possibilities […]
What Now?
“My Sister’s Voice” When one talented facilitator “ever” describes another in just those terms, you know we’re the ones who’ll benefit by having that level of conflict resolution service in our community. Yet, noted mediator Barbara Filner can say more about Alexis Dixon: “He always takes (disputants’) personalities, needs and interests into account – in […]
A Research Herbalist in Little Italy
Most herbalists that I meet are of the clinical variety; they give health consultations to clients and prescribe herbal supplements to improve overall body function based on symptoms and history. Some, like me, are health educators who promote self-management by providing guidelines and information. Others are manufacturers who like to process raw materials into products. […]
Urban Seed
If you were in Old Town until before the end of March, you might have looked across Juan Street just up from La Piñata. You would have seen several shops and a sign that said The Urban Seed. This was the site of the January Garden Club meeting. Here you found an eclectic mixture of […]
In the Matter of Kevin Faulconer
On Election Day last year Kevin Faulconer received five votes from the Mitrovich family; which is to say he received five votes from five Democrats. I voted for Kevin because he was once a member of The City Club of San Diego, which means he’s been involved in my three greatest civic causes – strong […]
Experience Fashion Week
Local designers Oseas Villatoro and WishNow at Dragonfly Automotive by Stylishly Aubree Lynn, stylist/writer/producer Driving on Pacific Highway, I turned into an unlikely spot for a fashion show, Dragonfly Automotive. The venue put a new spin on any fashion event I have yet experienced in San Diego. Then I walked into an underground New York […]
“Opening Day”
A really good friend of mine is this amazing singer, songwriter, musician and music producer. I’ve known him for a quite a few years and have always enjoyed his music and watching him perform. Recently, he shared with me his newest single, “Opening Day.” I was singing to the music and feeling “happy.” That’s the […]
