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By Marc “Mookie” Kaczor | SDUN Reporter The 29th annual Fiesta Old Town celebration, organized by the Historic Old Town Community Foundation, will celebrate Cinco de Mayo and Mexican culture at the site historians refer to as “the birthplace of America.” Old Town San Diego is where missionary Junípero Serra
By Katherine Poythress | SDUN Reporter Cloudy weather was not enough to keep thousands of San Diegans from attending EarthFair on Sunday, April 22. This was the 23rd year for the annual Earth Day event, which attracts approximately 60,000 visitors to Balboa Park. Sponsored by San Diego EarthWorks, a coalition
In with the new, out with the old as a new music festival replaces Roots Fest By Logan Broyles | SDUN Reporter After a successful eighteen-year run, the Adams Avenue Roots Festival has been put on hold due to financial concerns. Yet music lovers in Normal Heights and surrounding neighborhoods
St. Patrick’s Day comes once a year, but a local organization works year-round to ensure a local festival is enjoyed by spectators willing to immerse themselves in Irish culture.
For the 32nd year, the Irish Congress of Southern California is presenting its St. Patrick’s Day program in San Diego. This year’s program, which kicks off with a parade, will be held at Balboa Park.
The 22nd annual San Diego Jewish Film Festival, sponsored by the Leichtag Foundation, will run Feb. 9 – 19. The Festival is presented by the San Diego Center for Jewish Culture at the Lawrence Family Jewish Community Center, Jacobs Family Campus.
Summer never dies in San Diego; it dons a scarf and earthly colors, keeping its people moving, seasonal pumpkin ale in hand. This was our inspiration as we made the short walk from Texas Street to the depths of North Park where Rocktoberfest was attracting a growing number of local music fans. We could feel a certain autumnal energy as we made our way; the growing thump of the venue’s sound checks hushing our chatter until we were right upon the front gates
Hillcrest is going to saddle up this Sunday, Oct. 16, for the first Hillcrest Hoedown on University Avenue between Normal Street and Vermont Avenue. The Hillcrest Business Association rounded up all the pieces for a “daisy” (excellent) hoedown running from 1 – 8 p.m., including line dancing, barbeque, western garb, a petting zoo, a street side saloon and, of course, a mechanical bull.
A little over three years ago, a curious logo began popping up around pubs and restaurants across town. It started on flyers, migrated to coasters, and eventually beamed down from posters and chalkboard art. Its design was stark and minimalist, it’s message clear: a golden pint of beer set in a plain black crest, surrounded by four bold, promising letters:
For the fifth year in a row, ArtWalk on the Bay will feature over 3,000 pieces of original art, covering every genre, from oil to photography to jewelry to sculpture to digital and beyond
Underneath the historic Hillcrest sign stretched across University Avenue, the entire community will come together to celebrate the spirit of the neighborhood.