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A Father and His Two Daughters Share a Love for Music

| May 31, 2013 | 0 Comments

Family harmonies and creative arrangements are the hallmarks of the Benedetti Trio. Fred Benedetti, whose guitar playing has taken him to international venues with the likes of Dave Brubeck and Luciano Pavarotti, joins his two vocalist daughters Regina and Julia. Together, the Benedetti’s cover a wide variety of musical genres from the relaxing sounds of […]

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“Rounding Third” Author to Speak on Bullying

| May 6, 2013 | 0 Comments

Anti-bullying expert and Hillcrest resident, Walter G. Meyer will be speaking about this the timely topic of bullying at Mission Hills Books and Collectibles, located at 4054 Goldfinch Street on Wednesday, May 15. Meyer’s anti-bullying presentation is free and open to the public. Signed copies of Meyer’s novel will be available at the event. For […]

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A Community Gathers to Support Animals in Need

| May 4, 2013 | 0 Comments
A Community Gathers to Support Animals in Need

San Diego Humane Society’s 19th Annual Walk for Animals More than 5,000 two-legged and 2,000 four-legged friends will take part in the San Diego Humane Society and SPCA’s 19th annual Walk for Animals at 7 a.m., Saturday, May 4 at NTC Park in Liberty Station, 2455 Cushing Road. San Diego’s patriotic pets will walk to […]

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Chocolate + Jewelry: A Purely Decadent Event

| May 4, 2013 | 0 Comments
Chocolate + Jewelry: A Purely Decadent Event

What do women love most? Chocolate and jewelry! For the first time, Diane Powers invites beloved chocolatiers and talented jewelry artists to the Bazaar del Mundo Shops in Old Town for “Chocolate + Jewelry: A Purely Decadent Event,” May 17 and 18, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. The Shops will offer complimentary chocolate tastings and […]

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San Diego Sicilian Festival Celebrates its 20th Anniversary

| May 4, 2013 | 0 Comments
San Diego Sicilian Festival Celebrates its 20th Anniversary

San Diego’s Sicilian American community invites everyone to “Eat, Drink & Be Sicilian” for a day as part of the 20th Annual Sicilian Festival celebration in San Diego’s Little Italy neighborhood from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Sunday, May 19. Thanks to a generous sponsorship by the Xerox Corporation, The Sicilian Tenors, direct from New […]

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Gator by the Bay Zydeco, Blues & Crawfish Festival Returns for 12th Year

| May 4, 2013 | 0 Comments

Gator by the Bay, the biggest Zydeco and Cajun festival on the West Coast, returns to Spanish Landing Park on May 10, 11, and 12, 2013 for a twelfth year of bringing the rich and unique culture of Louisiana to San Diego. This spirited three-day music and food festival features an impressive variety of music […]

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Concert Marks the 24th Year of the SDSU University Dance Company

| May 4, 2013 | 0 Comments
Concert Marks the 24th Year of the SDSU University Dance Company

  San Diego State University School of Music and Dance presents the SDSU University Dance Company performing new work directed by esteemed dance faculty Joe Alter, Melissa Nunn, Patricia Sandback and Leslie Seiters. Performances are at 8 p.m., Friday, May 3 and Saturday, May 4, and 2 p.m., Sunday, May 5 in the Dance Studio […]

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San Diego Floral Association’s Annual Historic Garden Tour

| May 4, 2013 | 0 Comments
San Diego Floral Association’s Annual Historic Garden Tour

Eastern Prospects: Gardens of Burlingame & North Park Neighborhoods east of Balboa Park provide a different perspective on our city and on the park itself. The San Diego Floral Association, San Diego’s oldest Garden Association, presents its annual “garden tour with a difference” from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday, May 18. You will have […]

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San Diego Women’s Chorus to Perform with Special Guests Black Storytellers

| May 4, 2013 | 0 Comments
San Diego Women’s Chorus to Perform with Special Guests Black Storytellers

The San Diego Women’s Chorus is excited to announce tickets are now on sale for its spring concert, “Still We Rise,” to be held at 7p.m., Saturday, May 4 and 5 p.m., Sunday, May 5 at the University Christian Church, 3900 Cleveland Avenue in Hillcrest. With special guests Black Storytellers of San Diego (BSSD), “Still […]

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Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with Flair in Old Town

| May 4, 2013 | 0 Comments
Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with Flair in Old Town

Festivities Include Folkloric Dancers, Mariachis, Food and Beverage Specials Diane Powers first launched Old Town’s Cinco de Mayo festival in 1983, and today she continues her dedication to the exposition of Mexican cultures with lively celebrations at her Bazaar del Mundo Restaurants. Casa Guadalajaa Restaurant and Bazaar del Mundo Shops are located in Old Town […]

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