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San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance Wins Sweepstakes Trophy in 135th Rose Parade®
On January 1, 2024 San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance participated in the 135th Rose Parade® presented by Honda with a float celebrating the San Diego Zoo’s 107-year history. The float themed “It Began With a Roar” depicted iconic wildlife from the Zoo, including Rex the lion, whose mighty roar sparked a dream more than a […]
San Diego Zoo Safari Park Protects the Heart of a Critically Endangered Gorilla Patriarch
In 2017, a team of medical experts—including specialists in the treatment of both human and wildlife patients—gathered to assess an esteemed elder resident of the San Diego Zoo Safari Park: Winston, a critically endangered silverback gorilla. Today, at age 51, he is considered one of the world’s oldest male gorillas in managed care. Winston, who […]
Holiday Traditions Take on a Wild Twist at the San Diego Zoo
Familiar holiday traditions take on a wild twist at the San Diego Zoo with the return of Jungle Bells by California Coast Credit Union. The Zoo, located at 2920 Zoo Drive in San Diego, will be aglow with holiday cheer and decorations, festive music, roaming entertainers, special food items and sweets, and awe-inspiring views of […]
Celebrate the Rich History of San Diego’s Arts and Culture Scene at Queen Bee’s 15 Year Anniversary
Queen Bee’s Art and Cultural Center, a community space and beacon for artists in North Park, San Diego, is thrilled to be celebrating its 15th anniversary this year. At the forefront of enriching the vibrant arts and culture scene in San Diego, Queen Bee’s has served as a nurturing haven where artistry flourishes, allowing for […]
Holiday Toy Drive for Families with Hospitalized Infants
Local nonprofit, Miracle Babies is spreading holiday cheer with a toy drive to serve families with hospitalized infants. Now through December 20th, Miracle Babies will be accepting donations of new unwrapped toys for siblings of babies in the NICU. New toys for infants to age 16 will be accepted at the Miracle Babies office as well […]
Dedication Ceremony Introduces the New Piazza Costanza
The Italy Association of San Diego (LIA) officially unveiled a brand new 2,000 square foot public piazza, Piazza Costanza, on Tuesday, November 28at the corner of Columbia and W. Ash Streets adjacent to Luma Luxury Apartments. The community was invited to attend and celebrate the opening of Little Italy’s newest, and first piazza dedicated to a […]
A Light in the Darkness
A winter solstice-themed holiday concert Sacra/Profana, San Diego’s premiere professional vocal ensemble presents “A Light in the Darkness,” at 7 p.m., Friday, December 15 at Saints Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church in Cardiff, located at 3459 Manchester Avenue. Diverging from the traditional yuletide program “A Light in the Darkness” is a winter solstice-themed, transcendent […]
North Coast Repertory Reprises “Two Pianos Four Hands”
By popular demand, North Coast Repertory Theatre, located at 987 Lomas Santa Fe Drive in Solana Beach, is bringing back the joyful, family pleasing “Two Pianos Four Hands” to brighten the holiday season. Performances begin Friday, December 15, at 7:30 p.m. Final performance is Sunday, December 31 at 2 p.m. The show runs Wednesday, Thursday, […]
Bach Collegium San Diego Presents “Messiah vis à vis El Mesias”
Bach Collegium San Diego (BCSD), one of the country’s leading ensembles, celebrates the holiday season with Handel’s beloved oratorio Messiah with performances both in English and Spanish featuring BCSD’s commissioned Spanish libretto by Mario Montenegro, and delivered with BCSD’s customary virtuosity and vibrancy. The final performance on December 12 at Centro Cultural Tijuana marks the […]
Mission Hills – A Must for the Holidays
By Jamaal Jackson, President, Mission Hills Business Improvement District and Assistant Vice President | Branch Manager U.S. Bank Mission Hills It is an exciting time of year for the Mission Hills Business Improvement District (BID), with the Saturday after Thanksgiving Small Business Saturday kicking off the Shop Small holiday season, Toys for Tots collections and our […]
