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Mission Hills Holidays and More
By Jamaal Jackson, President, Mission Hills Business Improvement District and Assistant Vice President | Branch Manager U.S. Bank Mission Hills For the Mission Hills Business Improvement District (BID), it is an exciting time of year. The Saturday after Thanksgiving, Small Business Saturday kicked off the Shop Small holiday season, the Toys for Tots collections continue in […]
Hungry, Hungry Hippos’ Celebration for Hannah
San Diego Humane Society’s Ramona Wildlife Center celebrated a remarkable milestone today as Hannah Shirley, the world’s oldest living pygmy hippopotamus in managed care, turned 52 years old. To mark the occasion, Hannah enjoyed a festive Hungry Hungry Hippos–themed party complete with floating fruit treats and colorful decorations inspired by the beloved children’s game. San Diego […]
Internationally Acclaimed Lightscape Announces Return to San Diego Botanic Garden for 2025
Lightscape will return for its fourth year to the 37-acre San Diego Botanic Garden from Friday, November 14 through Sunday, January 4. Spanning one mile, the enchanting, illuminated trail has been reinvigorated to feature spectacular sights with brand-new eye-catching artistic installations from international artists, along with some returning favorites from previous years that come alive at […]
Old Globe Theatre
Gather ye lords and ladies, fairies and wizards, knights and dragons at the Kingsbridge Midsummer Renaissance Faire, which comes to glorious life in the world premiere musical comedy “Huzzah!” Two sisters, one a princess and one who works in insurance, must stop fighting to save their father’s Renaissance Faire from financial ruin (and the occasional mead-based fire). […]
Just in Time for Foster Youth & Woodward Contemporary Join Forces for a Cause
Just in Time for Foster Youth (JIT) and Woodward Contemporary are teaming up this fall to showcase the power of art to heal and inspire. Through a series of painting workshops led by Woodward Contemporary’s studio artist volunteers, transition-age foster youth have explored self-expression, emotional wellness, and storytelling through visual art. Their works will be […]
Trinity Theatre at the Mission Valley Mall Presents “Thorn & Petal”
A bold new theatrical experience is set to debut in San Diego offering audiences a chance to step back in time and into the shoes of one of the city’s most overlooked historical figures. “Thorn & Petal,” an immersive, interactive stage production, tells the story of Louis Rose, a German-Jewish immigrant and visionary who helped shape […]
“Party in the Park: Ignite” on September 27th
The San Diego Automotive Museum is thrilled to announce its highly anticipated event, Party in the Park… Ignite, An Evening at the Grand Prix. This event will take place on September 27, 2025, from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. at the San Diego Automotive Museum, located at 2080 Pan America Plaza in Balboa Park. Guests […]
Baby Hamadryas Baboon Named Defari
The San Diego Zoo has welcomed a baby hamadryas baboon—the first born at the Zoo since 2019. The young male is named Defari (deh-far-ee) which means “strong” in Amharic, an official language of Ethiopia. Defari was born to first-time mother Lisa Marie and father Zito as part of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) […]
A Masai Giraffe Calf Gets Lots of Attention
The San Diego Zoo Safari Park has welcomed a Masai giraffe calf. The youngster, a male who has yet to be named, was born to mother (dam) Mara and father (sire) Gowon. The calf’s arrival helps support the genetic diversity of Masai giraffes and ensures their global population remains strong and healthy. Giraffes are very […]
Girls Draw Inspiration from STEM
By Yvette Urrea Moe, County of San Diego Communications Office Two girls from County Probation’s Youth Transition Campus had the chance to get inspired by all things involving science, technology, and math. The 5-hour long Girls in STEM Igniting Passion, Engineering Tomorrow event was put on by the Society of Women Engineers on a recent Saturday at […]
