On May 1, the San Diego County Bicycle Coalition (SDCBC), along with local elected officials and representatives from the San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG) declared May as Bike Month in San Diego
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Sign up for our eNewsletterOn May 1, the San Diego County Bicycle Coalition (SDCBC), along with local elected officials and representatives from the San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG) declared May as Bike Month in San Diego
Ever since Babycakes Hillcrest first opened the 3766 Fifth Ave. location in 2009, owners Christopher Stavros and Rafael Del Rio have taken the community by storm. The café, bar and cupcakery has become so popular, in fact, the duo was approached about opening a second location in North Park. Currently open from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Babycakes Balboa Park is located adjacent to the Balboa Tennis Club tennis courts at 2221 Morley Field Dr
“The Scottsboro Boys” is one of those musicals that had everything going for it, but didn’t thrive on Broadway. In fact, it only lasted 49 regular performances.
Yet its pedigree is golden: A little known historical event that served as the spark for the civil rights movement, music and lyrics by the legendary John Kander and Fred Ebb of “Cabaret,” “Zorba,” and “Chicago” and direction and choreography by Susan Stroman of “The Producers.”
Regardless of venue, most San Diego museums feature a rich assortment of artifacts from days long gone with polished displays and accompanying placards. The numerous, laborious steps taken before spectators have an opportunity to take in an exhibit are featured in the San Diego History Center’s (SDHC) exhibit “Local Treasures from The History Center’s Collections.”
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
By Ashley Mackin | SDUN Editor The San Diego Police Department (SDPD) is one of the lowest-staffed departments in the country, yet San Diego’s crime rate is at its lowest since 1969. This is in part possible because of the many SDPD Volunteers, who were honored at a luncheon on
By Ashley Mackin | SDUN Editor The Friends of Balboa Park recently completed Phase I of the Sixth Avenue Playground Enhancement Project with a ribbon cutting ceremony for new play equipment on March 28. The organization dedicated and opened the play area, which is located in Balboa Park between Thorn
Director Stephen Schwartz does what he can with book writer Marc Acito and composer and lyricist Jeffrey Stock’s world premiere musical, “A Room With a View,” playing through April 8 at the Old Globe. Based on E.M. Forster’s 1908 novel, the musical is highly derivative of works by Stephen Sondheim. Surely this is intended. How could listeners not notice?
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.
San Diego’s Japanese Friendship Garden is a unique piece of Balboa Park that transports its visitors to Japan. The sight of the garden, the sound of the waterfall, the smell of the flowers, the taste of the green tea and the feel of the koi pond’s breeze immerse all of the senses in Japanese culture