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Designation of Old Mission Hills Branch Library Upheld, Redevelopment Allowed
By Jennifer Machian On Tuesday, June 20, 2023, the San Diego City Council voted 5 to 3 to uphold the historic designation of the old Mission Hills Branch Library, ending a long-simmering debate over the fate of the building. The Library’s historical designation originated from a 2019 nomination by Mission Hills Heritage (MHH), a preservation […]
Grammy Winner Ben Harper Does His Part to Support Doors of Change
The annual Doors of Change Concert of Hope will take place at 7 p.m., Saturday, September 9 at Epstein Family Ampitheater, located at 9500 Gilman Drive in San Diego. The event will include three-time Grammy winner Ben Harper, with Co-Emcee, Anson Williams (Warren “Potsie” Webber/Happy Days). A VIP reception will take place from 4:30 p.m. to 6:15 p.m. Tickets can […]
Volunteers Refresh Mission Hills Landmark Mural
The iconic wall of flowers on Goldfinch Street has come alive again, thanks to the efforts of a team of community members. Recognized landscape artist and Mission Hills resident Mark Fehlman conceived the rehab of the mural wall, spanning almost the full block between Sutter Street and Pennsylvania Avenue, as Goldfinch becomes Reynard Way. Following his direction, […]
New Innovative Mission Control Mobile Classroom
The San Diego Air & Space Museum is unveiling a new innovative and groundbreaking Mission Control mobile classroom which will dramatically increase the Museum’s STEM outreach and programming and bring education to where the need is most critical in our local communities. “The San Diego Air & Space Museum has provided STEM-focused youth educational programming in the […]
Win Prizes for Summer Reading – and More
By Elaine Kalin and Mary Rose Mueller, Friends of the Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library Sign up now for the Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library annual Summer Reading Program. This year’s theme is Find Your Voice, highlighting how our voices have power and influence, and can help us impact the world. The Summer Reading Program encourages people to keep […]
Young Artists Motivated to Share Their Creative Inspirations
The San Diego Museum of Art’s (SDMA) biennial youth exhibition Young Art has the extraordinary distinction of being the longest running program in the history of the Museum. Young Art 2023 is the 47th celebration over a span of more than 90 years. Young Art 2023: Comfort and Calm presents thoughtful works of art that use visual […]
San Diego Junior Theatre Presents “Matilda the Musical”
San Diego Junior Theatre, the nation’s longest-running youth theatre program, continues its 75th Anniversary Season with the hit musical “Roald Dahl’s Matilda The Musical.” All Junior Theatre productions are performed in Balboa Park’s historic Casa del Prado Theatre, 1600 Village Place, at the corner of Old Globe Way and Village Place. “Matilda” is the heartwarming story of a […]
Grossmont College Theatre Arts Presents “A Midsummer Night’s Dream”
The award-winning Stagehouse Theatre at Grossmont College ends its 2022-2023 season with William Shakespeare’s renowned comedic play, “A Midsummer Night’s Dream,” directed by Jersten Seraile. “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” will play in the Stagehouse Theatre on the Grossmont College campus, located at 8800 Grossmont College Drive in El Cajon, 92020. Performances will runThursday,May 18 through […]
The New Children’s Museum Received Grant to Launch New Inclusive Garden Project
The New Children’s Museum (NCM) has received an Environmental Champion grant from San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E) to support the Barona Student Native Plant Garden Project, called ‘Iipay Nyechewuuw. In partnership with Barona Indian Charter School and Barona Cultural Center & Museum, NCM will be able to revitalize and activate its Garden Studio, located […]
San Diego Junior Theatre Announces New Artistic Director
San Diego Junior Theatre (SDJT), the nation’s longest-running youth theatre program, has exciting news to share. Joey Price is the new artistic director, effective June 1. Price is an SDJT alum who has been working in San Francisco and New York as an actor, director, podcaster and educator. He worked as a teaching artist and […]
