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For the 2018 season, instructors are set to include country music legend Albert Lee (Emmy Lou Harris, Eric Clapton), blues rocker Eric Gales, hard rocker Nita Strauss, above, (Alice Cooper, Iron Maidens) and 2017 San Diego Music Award Lifetime Achievement winner Wayne Riker.
Guitar Workshop Plus to jam at Point Loma Nazarene
San Diego’s booming music community has many ways for budding musicians to perfect their craft, but one of the best, weeklong music camp Guitar Workshop Plus, only takes place once a year. Based in...
Apr 17, 2018 | 0 0 comments | 1 1 recommendations | email to a friend
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Attendees sample beer and tacos at last year's Bikes, Boards and Brews! / Photo by Thomas Melville
Annual Bikes, Boards and Brews party this Saturday in Pacific Beach
Remember the movie “Endless Summer,” wherein two California beach bums threw a little caution to the colossal winds, scouring the planet far and wide for the “perfect wave”? We don’t either. The mo...
Apr 16, 2018 | 0 0 comments | 5 5 recommendations | email to a friend
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Hector Penalosa
Beatles tribute band Come Together to play The Harp
The most popular band in the world? Fifty years on from their demise, it’s still the Beatles. The No. 1 selling vinyl album in 2017? “Sgt. Pepper’s.” With such strong fan support it’s only natural ...
Apr 16, 2018 | 0 0 comments | 10 10 recommendations | email to a friend
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The second annual Taste of Liberty Station will take place Wednesday, April 18, from 5 to 9 p.m. 
Taste of Liberty Station set for April 18
Foodies can pacify their palates at the second annual Taste of Liberty Station Wednesday, April 18, from 5 to 9 p.m. The event will be all-encompassing featuring the best Liberty Station has to off...
Apr 13, 2018 | 1 1 comments | 9 9 recommendations | email to a friend
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The festival's Saturday evening feature will be the acclaimed 'Badass Beauty Queen: The Story of Anastasia Lin.'
Women’s International Film Festival gives platform to female filmmakers
The Women’s Museum of California will present the 2018 Women’s International Film Festival San Diego, April 13-15. This annual film festival was created to celebrate women's stories and experiences...
Apr 12, 2018 | 0 0 comments | 0 0 recommendations | email to a friend
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This Ocean Beach view shows sand where some of the original coastal buildings stood, but were removed by 1942, because of storm damage. Quite a few open lots and small dunes had existed to the north. South of the Del Monte Avenue pier the natural cliffs beauty was seen.
Ocean Beach history holds water; author of new book set to explain 
The cover of a new book on Ocean Beach almost never saw the light of the spectacular San Diego day. The negative was plucked from somebody’s trash, and it was pretty old to boot. The Ocean Beach Hi...
Apr 11, 2018 | 0 0 comments | 15 15 recommendations | email to a friend
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The Syncopaths: Friday, April 13 at Dizzy’s at Arias Hall, 1717 Morena Blvd. 8 p.m. $15. dizzysjazz.com.
Syncopaths to bring rhythmic appeal to Dizzy’s
Traditional sounds have been making a welcome return to the spotlight over the past few years, and one of Southern California’s leading lights in this field is the Syncopaths, who perform at Dizzy’...
Apr 05, 2018 | 0 0 comments | 7 7 recommendations | email to a friend
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Pete Best on the drums with The Beatles.
Pete Best to be at San Diego Beatles Fair at Queen Bee
Now in its 16th edition, San Diego Beatles Fair is a true grass roots event, put together by fans of the Fab Four, with no other desire than to have a good time. The two-day show features numerous ...
Mar 28, 2018 | 0 0 comments | 13 13 recommendations | email to a friend
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OB Playhouse brings the musical to the stage through April 15 at 4944 Newport Ave., with performances on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m.
OB Playhouse & Theatre Company puts on ‘Jesus Christ Superstar’
The first musical by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice to be produced for the professional stage, “Jesus Christ Superstar,” has wowed audiences for more than 40 years. OB Playhouse brings the musica...
Mar 28, 2018 | 0 0 comments | 9 9 recommendations | email to a friend
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Rolling It Forward, by artist Jeremy Nuttall, Poway. Description: This structure will represent a boat and rolling waves made entirely of community-painted skateboards. It builds on the concept of “Pay It Forward” and requires the support of the community to be completed through public painting events. The project references two important histories of San Diego, both the naval and the maritime histories, along with the influence San Diego has had on the progression of skateboarding and the communities they connect.
Six new art installations chosen for Liberty Station
The NTC Foundation, which oversees the development and operations of 26 buildings at the Arts District in Liberty Station, has selected six temporary art projects as part of a new rotating system t...
Mar 27, 2018 | 0 0 comments | 7 7 recommendations | email to a friend
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Pierre-Yves Plat: Saturday, March 31, at Dizzy’s at Arias Hall, 1717 Morena Blvd. 8 p.m.
French pianist Pierre-Yves Plat to perform at Dizzy’s
Dizzy’s continues its wonderfully eclectic booking policy on March 31 with a special appearance from French pianist Pierre-Yves Plat. A virtuoso performer, Plat has captivated audiences since his 2...
Mar 23, 2018 | 0 0 comments | 0 0 recommendations | email to a friend
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Crystal, the show’s main character, sets out on an exhilarating quest to fulfill her destiny as she dives into a world of her own imagination.
Cirque du Soleil’s ‘Crystal’ fuses artistry and creativity on and above ice
Cirque du Soleil’s new creation, “Crystal by Cirque du Soleil,” explores the creative and artistic attributes of a show performed on and above ice. Specifically created for arenas, the state-of-the...
Mar 14, 2018 | 0 0 comments | 11 11 recommendations | email to a friend
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The 27th annual edition will feature performances from hard rockers P.O.D. (above), indie combo Trouble In Wind, Americana duo Berkley Hart, blues singer Whitney Shay and hip hop trio Parker Meridian,
Annual San Diego Music Awards set for March 19 at House of Blues
The music community’s biggest event of the year, the San Diego Music Awards, will take place at the House of Blues on March 19. The 27th annual edition will feature performances from hard rockers P...
Mar 12, 2018 | 0 0 comments | 11 11 recommendations | email to a friend
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Open Mic: Tuesdays, at Java Joe’s, 2611 Congress St. 6:30 p.m.
Java Joe’s Open Mic a local treasure for musicians
San Diego music fans are fortunate to have many places to hear singer-songwriters as well as numerous songwriters showcases to visit around town. But even in a crowded field, a Java Joe’s Open Mic ...
Mar 03, 2018 | 1 1 comments | 13 13 recommendations | email to a friend
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City Ballet continues its 25th season with one of ballet’s greatest love story: 'Giselle,' performed with full orchestra. / Photo by Dale Stokes
City Ballet's 25th anniversary season continues with classical ‘Giselle’
Pacific Beach-based City Ballet continues its 25th season with one of ballet’s greatest love story: “Giselle,” performed with full orchestra. Performances are 8 p.m. Friday, March 9, 8 p.m. Saturda...
Feb 26, 2018 | 0 0 comments | 15 15 recommendations | email to a friend
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