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‘Hairspray’
San Diego Musical Theatre presents Tony Award-winning musical “Hairspray” from Aug. 3–Sept. 2 at the Horton Grand Theatre. It’s 1962 in Baltimore, Maryland, and quirky, plus-sized teenager Tracy Turnblad has one dream: to dance on The Corny Collins Show. When she gets put in detention with the African-American students in the school, they teach her some of their dance moves, and her new-found groove wins her a spot on Corny’s show. Overnight, Tracy transforms from a nobody into a star and uses her newfound influence to advocate for racial integration on the television show. You’ll be tapping your feet to the beat as Tracy and friends’ triumph over high school bullies, racism and enemies everywhere of big girls with big hair. Tickets: $30–$70. Wednesdays and Thursdays at 7:30 p.m.; Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m.; and Sundays at 2 p.m. 444 Fourth Ave. Read More
Students in the San Diego Gateway to College and Career (SDG2CC) program are working with contractors in electrical, carpentry and plumbing to learn valuable hands-on experience that leads to living wage jobs with the potential of earning $25 per hour. The San Diego Continuing Education (SDCE) SDG2CC program and the Southern California Youth Alliance partnered to provide paid internships that prepares students to enter and succeed in the construction industry.
The internship program provides valuable hands-on paid work experience using industry tools on an actual job site. Training allows students to explore a career in a specific area and because SDG2CC has resources to provide industry-related tools and gear, case management and job search, students have increased chances for continued advancement following the internship. Students also benefit from support and individual case management.
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By B. J. Coleman
Downtown painter gears up for ArtWalk
Rebecca Noelle is a plein air painter, an artist who paints scenes on-site outdoors. Noelle is slated to be one of the artists displaying their creative original artwork during ArtWalk @ Liberty Station Aug. 11-12. The theme for this year’s 13th annual staging of the event at the former Naval Training Center is “Connecting Creative Communities.” Read More
By Jean Lowerison | Theater Review
A funny thing is happening at the North Coast Rep
The title underestimates the show. A whole lot of funny things happen in “A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum,” the 1962 winner of six Tony’s which hasn’t seen a major local production in more than a decade. Read More
By Frank Sabatini Jr. | Restaurant Review
Cafe 21 brings detail and originality to the table
For those stuck on tacos, burgers, ramen and other hyped-to-death fare, Cafe 21’s poetically structured dishes will seem like the wheel was reinvented. It’s the kind of food that doesn’t jibe to any particular category and tastes as pretty as it looks. Read More
By Lucia Viti
A collection of photographs, years in the making
“Photography was brought into being by a desire to make pictures.”—Beaumont Newhall
Curated by Deborah Klochko, executive director and chief curator of MOPA, the exhibition segments Bank of America’s Art in Our Communities, a photographic expose designed to inspire audiences worldwide. Read More
By Frank Sabatini Jr.
Chic and upscale best describe STK, the 8,300-square-foot international chain restaurant that recently opened in the Andaz San Diego hotel. Executive chef David Burke, formerly of Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse and Pacifica Del Mar, has rolled out a menu that focuses on numerous cuts of beef and various seafood, including oysters and ceviche. Other choices include herb-crusted rack of lamb, organic chicken, braised short ribs and more, all served amid stylish décor, theatrical lighting and a full cocktail bar. 600 F St., 619-354-5988, togrp.com. Read More
By Vince Meehan | Community Profile
Combining art and science, creating a new world
“Innovation lies at the edge of your field. So if you push yourself to get involved in additional projects outside your normal profession, then innovation will find you.” Read More
By Sandee Wilhoit | Gaslamp Landmarks
Victorian architecture highlights San Diego’s economic boom of the 1880s
John Nelson Young arrived in San Diego in 1869 aboard the steamship Orizaba from San Francisco. He immediately started a furniture and undertaking business with his brothers in a small wooden building on “H” Street (now Market Street) near Fifth Avenue. The furniture store was known as the Pioneer Furniture Store. He additionally set up a manufacturing establishment at the address and continued with his undertaking business in the same structure. Read More
By SDCNN Staff
Cabrillo Credit Union selects Anne McClure as CEO
Recently appointed CEO of San Diego-based Cabrillo Credit Union, Anne McClure spent nearly 27 years with Cabrillo and additional years in the financial industry under her belt. A native of Southern California, she attended Poway High School, went on to University of California, Santa Cruz for a year, completing her college degree at University of California, Irvine in 3.5 years. Read More
By Dora McCann Guerreiro | East Village Biz News
The East Village Association (EVA) represents San Diego’s largest Downtown neighborhood of 130 blocks between Seventh Avenue and 17th Street. Read More
By Christian Davis | Guest Editorial
As students move out of dorm rooms and into apartments this summer, they enter a housing market that will cost them more and give them less because of misguided and onerous regulations. And the situation shows little hope of improvement. Read More
By California News Publishers Association | Guest Editorial
Governor Jerry Brown signed Penal Code 832.7 into law in 1977, making secret any information about the advancement, appraisal, or discipline of a peace officer. Read More
By Mark Muir, Board Chair San Diego County Water Authority | Guest Editorial
A historic achievement for the San Diego region passed almost unnoticed when the San Diego County Water Authority’s board of directors adopted new wholesale water rates in late June. Read More
By Tom Cesarini | Little Italy Heritage
Walking tours bring colorful history of San Diego’s Little Italy to life
Convivio has launched its Cultural Excursions series! San Diego residents and visitors of all ages are invited to lace up their sneakers and take part in a professionally guided tour of one of San Diego’s most colorful cultural districts. Read More
By Christopher Gomez | Little Italy News
Summer is the perfect season to gather your friends and family together for an outdoor summer outing. Read More
By Diana Cavagnaro | Fashion Files
The 5th annual Her Universe fashion show took place on July 19 at the Manchester Hyatt Hotel. Read More
By District Attorney Summer Stephan
As your District Attorney, I’m committed to increasing communication and accessibility between the DA’s Office and you, the community. One way I have been doing that is through this monthly column, where I provide consumer tips on public safety matters. Read More
By Susan A. Davis | District 53 Dispatch
Filling the vacancy on the Supreme Court is one of the most consequential decisions of our time. The balance of the court is at stake — as is the health of our democracy. Our courts are a check on power and abuse. Read More
By Toni G. Atkins | Notes from Toni
When a brush fire broke out in July along Creek Hollow Road near Ramona, it carried a familiar crackle. Read More
By Frank Sabatini Jr. | Restaurant Review
Cloak & Petal, a Japanese flair worth experiencing
We knew when popping the first edamame beans into our mouths from a bowl of pods draped in minced garlic and sake butter that this wasn’t going to be some ho-hum Japanese dinner. The generously served appetizer was a mouthwatering prelude to some of the freshest (and prettiest) hamachi and sashimi I’ve encountered outside of star establishments like Azuki Sushi Lounge in Bankers Hill and Sushi Ota in Pacific Beach. Read More
By Dave Fidlin
While plenty of questions still abound, a series of recent maneuvers are bringing into sharper focus the future of Downtown San Diego’s struggling Horton Plaza mall. Read More
By Sandee Wilhoit | Gaslamp Landmarks
As the days get warmer and summer approaches, many San Diegans begin to seek outdoor entertainment. There are the beaches, Old Town, water parks, and of course, the world-famous San Diego Zoo. Read More
By Frank Sabatini Jr. | Food and Drink Blotter
Move over Pokez. A new eatery that offers a decent selection of vegan Mexican fare has entered the competition ring, just several blocks away in the Gaslamp Quarter. Read More
By Archives Staff | Lambda Archives
Just in time for Pride, two major exhibits are opening to celebrate the LGBTQ community of San Diego. Read More
