Tag: balboa park
Chocolate Unwrapped
As a special vote of thanks to all their Science Rock Stars who helped make the first year of The Fleet’s after-hours parties for adults 21 and older a rollicking success, a special party is planned: Chocolate! The Science of Flavor will be held from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., Thursday, October 17. Don’t miss out; a […]
San Diego Youth Symphony and Conservatory Invites Students to Audition
San Diego Youth Symphony and Conservatory (SDYS) invites talented musicians, ages 8 to 25, of all levels to audition for its exciting music programs. Registration opens April 2 and runs through May 24, 2013. Auditions will be held from June 10 through June 20, 2013. Now in its 68th season, SDYS provides a platform for […]
Moving on Down
A few months ago my topic for this column dealt with the pain of finding out I had to move. It was stressful to think of picking up and leaving a place I had grown to love, but being a first time renter I had made peace with the fact that the length of my […]
San Diego Civic Youth Ballet Brings Beauty and the Beast to Balboa Park
San Diego Civic Youth Ballet, the resident classical ballet school of Balboa Park since 1945, is presenting the full-length, original production of “Beauty and The Beast” from Saturday, March 23 through Saturday, March 30 at Casa del Prado Theatre located in the cultural heart of Balboa Park at 1800 Village Place. Enjoy the timeless themes […]
Museum Month
In its 24th year, the San Diego Museum Council is proud to host its annual Museum Month, bringing half-off admissions at 42 San Diego area museums. This February, Museum Month presented by Macy’s provides ample opportunities to explore San Diego County’s latest exhibits at museums with a wide range of interests including art, science, sports, […]
A New Year and a New Home
My landlords called and said they would like to meet with me in person. Not good, I thought. They could tell me on the phone if they were raising my rent or changing their minds about the new carpet. Wanting an in person meeting could only mean one thing, they are selling and I will […]
Thanksgiving Thoughts
Every year when Thanksgiving rolls around people trot out the usual lists of things we are thankful for. Included in most lists are the inevitable, being thankful for health, thankful for family, thankful for not being poor, and many more shared gratitudes. At our dinner table, as at many dinner tables across the country, our […]
Fairy Tales in the Park
The San Diego Civic Youth Ballet (SDCYB), the resident classical ballet school of Balboa Park since 1945, presents the 4th Annual Fairy Tales in the Park at 1:00 p.m., 3:00 p.m., and 5:00 p.m., Saturday, August 18 at the historic Casa del Prado Theatre located in the cultural heart of Balboa Park at 1800 Village […]
Photo Contest Seeks Balboa Park’s Next Top Dog
Third annual photo contest showcases popular dog-friendly venue Shutter-happy pet lovers can prove that their pooch has what it takes to be leader of the pack by entering this year’s Balboa Park Top Dog Photo Contest. Top Dog submissions will be accepted from July 16 to August 13 and winners will be announced August 23 […]
The Jewel of the City Awaits a Decision
Friends of Balboa Park reviewing options by Patty Ducey-Brooks Back in the July issue of the Presidio Sentinel, we introduced the proposed restoration of Plaza de Panama in Balboa Park with a pedestrian friendly environment. The initial plan was to “polish” the jewel of San Diego for the 2015 Centennial of the Pacific-Panama Exposition. In […]
