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Kate Sessions 154th Birthday Celebration
Kate Sessions 154th Birthday Celebration 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, November 12 At Marston House Museum and Gardens 3525 Seventh Ave SD 92103 Sponsored by the San Diego Floral Assoc., Friends of Balboa Park and Save Our Heritage Organization The first 50 guests will receive a free Floral Association tote bag with goodies inside. […]
Historic Old Town San Diego Celebrates its Storied Past
Old Town San Diego will hold its second annual event honoring this historic and cultural celebration. Officially observed on November 1 and 2, the Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) pays homage to the presence of the dead among the living and is a colorful tribute to California’s own Mexican heritage. Altars will […]
A Point Loma Tradition – All Souls’ Saint Nicholas Home Tour
Marketplace and Tea The longest running holiday home tour west of the Mississippi celebrates its 60th Diamond Jubilee with this year’s offering of six Point Loma homes. A Saint Nicholas Marketplace, Afternoon Tea, and featured musicians at All Souls’ Episcopal Church are also included in the day’s festivities. The Diamond Jubilee event takes place from […]
Rare Bird Consignment House Opens in Mission Hills
It’s so rewarding to get to know people who learn from life’s upsets and take on more challenges. Such is the case for Kelly Kraus of Mission Hills, who is willing to share the hardships she’s experienced, and the opportunities that have come her way. She has vision and good taste. Kraus says that she […]
Heroes Rise to the Occasion
Some people say “Heroes are born,” some believe heroes are manufactured by the media. I believe that heroes are ordinary people who in times of crisis decide to step up and do something for others. This story tells of a few people that live in San Diego who rose to the occasion when it counts. […]
Hooyah! Celebrating 100 Years of Chevy + 100 Years of Naval Aviation
Man has dreamed of going fast and flying high since the dawn of time, and at the 2011 Coronado Speed Fest, we celebrated 100 years of innovation at Chevrolet together with 100 years of advancements in naval aviation. From the historic military plane flyovers to the dozens of vintage Chevy racers on the racetrack, the […]
That’s One Classy, Beautiful, and Gifted Lady
I remember the first time I met Sue Stephens-Marty. It was well over twenty years ago when she was a co-owner of Café Del Rey Morro in Balboa Park. I was extremely impressed with her style, grace and kindness. In addition to her beauty, Sue glowed with personality. She made a huge impression on me. […]
Bravo Mo`olelo
By Ilene Hubbs I hope most readers are aware of an innovative socially conscious theater that is getting rave reviews for their performances. Mo`olelo Performing Arts Company has been around since 2004 playing at various venues, including the first theater to be chosen as the inaugural resident theater company at La Jolla Playhouse. Now Mo`olelo […]