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Singer-songwriter Lauren Leigh Martin.
What’s next for the San Diego music scene?
It’s been a tough year for pretty much everyone on the planet, but that goes especially for California-based musicians. The year started with controversy over the new AB5 contract worker law, follo...
Mar 27, 2020 | 2 2 comments | 16 16 recommendations | email to a friend
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Runway models show off current fashions at the Soroptimist International of San Diego holds Striving for the Stars show. DIANA CAVAGNARO / VILLAGE NEWS
Soroptimist International of San Diego holds Striving for the Stars fashion show
The Soroptimist International of San Diego presented Striving for the Stars on March 7 at the Sheraton Harbor Island Marina Tower. This spring awards luncheon and fashion show began with fun boutiq...
Mar 21, 2020 | 1 1 comments | 20 20 recommendations | email to a friend
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Journey to Atlantis is SeaWorld San Diego’s popular flume ride. / Photo credit: Mike Aguilera/SeaWorld San Diego
SeaWorld temporarily closing all theme parks
From SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment: “As part of our continued commitment to the safety of our guests and Ambassadors, and out of an abundance of caution, we are temporarily closing all our theme p...
Mar 15, 2020 | 4 4 comments | 23 23 recommendations | email to a friend
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San Diego Zoo and San Diego Zoo Safari Park will close March 16-31 
In response to the ever-changing COVID-19 situation, San Diego Zoo Global has announced a temporary closure of the San Diego Zoo and the San Diego Zoo Safari Park to the public, beginning Monday, M...
Mar 15, 2020 | 3 3 comments | 21 21 recommendations | email to a friend
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The Emperor roller coaster will climb to 153 feet before plunging down a 143-foot facedown vertical drop.
Ride testing on SeaWorld’s new dive coaster has begun
A key milestone of Emperor’s progress, ride testing started with water-filled dummies on board the seats of one of the trains. Each floorless train holds 18 riders in three, six-person rows. Testin...
Mar 14, 2020 | 32 32 comments | 58 58 recommendations | email to a friend
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Global Ambassador Vivian Lee waves to the crowd after winning the Miss Asia USA cultural beauty pageant in Los Angeles. PHOTO BY KEN HUGH
Point Loma grad wins Miss Asia USA, becomes Global Ambassador
With glittery gowns, high heels and shiny crowns, there’s an argument to be made that every and any beauty pageant participant could be royalty. But the glamorous stage lights and cheering crowds w...
Mar 14, 2020 | 20 20 comments | 43 43 recommendations | email to a friend
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Birch Aquarium closes to public beginning March 12
Birch Aquarium at Scripps Institution of Oceanography, UC San Diego announced that it will temporarily be closed to the public beginning Thursday, March 12 at 5 p.m. until further notice to slow an...
Mar 12, 2020 | 3 3 comments | 11 11 recommendations | email to a friend
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Swedish trombonist Gunhild Carling.
The Six String Society’s annual Mardi Gras cruise
San Diego has several options to celebrate Mardi Gras this year, but nothing beats The Six String Society’s annual cruise around Mission Bay. Taking place on March 14 aboard the sternwheeler boat, ...
Mar 12, 2020 | 4 4 comments | 31 31 recommendations | email to a friend
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Last year's Skate for the Kids benefit at Robb Field Skate Park.
Skate for the Kids benefit postponed
"Due to the high chance of rain, guaranteed overcast and cold weather, and health concerns due to the COVID-19 virus we are postponing Skate For The Kids. The State of California has issued a notic...
Mar 10, 2020 | 1 1 comments | 30 30 recommendations | email to a friend
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Violinist and conductor André Rieu to perform at Pechanga Arena on March 18.
LIVE MUSIC – Showcase concerts ahead of San Diego Music Awards
The San Diego Music Awards take place on March 23 at the House of Blues. However, in advance of the ceremony, there will be a series of showcase concerts at venues around town, spotlighting some of...
Mar 07, 2020 | 3 3 comments | 32 32 recommendations | email to a friend
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Inspired by Africa: San Diego Mesa College students fashion show at Liberty Station
Visions Art Museum and the Mesa College Fashion Program will host a fashion show at 5 p.m. on Saturday, March 7 featuring African inspired works designed and created by San Diego Mesa Fashion stude...
Mar 06, 2020 | 2 2 comments | 33 33 recommendations | email to a friend
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The Food Network show 'Restaurant: Impossible' to renovate Kaiserhof at 2253 Sunset Cliffs Blvd. / Photo by Thomas Melville
‘Restaurant: Impossible’ to renovate Kaiserhof in Ocean Beach; show is seeking volunteers
The Food Network show “Restaurant: Impossible” is coming to Ocean Beach on March 17-18 to help renovate Kaiserhof at 2253 Sunset Cliffs Blvd. The show is seeking enthusiastic individuals who would ...
Mar 04, 2020 | 8 8 comments | 39 39 recommendations | email to a friend
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Marika Gould is a ballerina with the San Diego Ballet in Liberty Station. / PHOTOS BY RACHELLE NEVILLE
San Diego Ballet dancer has the drive – and talent – for success
Marika Gould is a gifted ballerina sharing her talent with the San Diego Ballet. Born in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Gould’s father moved the family to the “little town” of Hesperia, Calif., when she ...
Mar 01, 2020 | 5 5 comments | 43 43 recommendations | email to a friend
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These members of the MADCAPS Class of 2020 will be wearing formal gowns at the upcoming show as they ‘graduate’ from the charitable organization. PHOTO BY JON LYONS
60th annual MADCAPS benefit show postponed
Mothers and Daughters Club Assisting Philanthropies (MADCAPS) annual benefit show scheduled Thursday, March 12 through Saturday, March 14, in Point Loma Nazarene University’s Brown Chapel Theater w...
Feb 29, 2020 | 8 8 comments | 71 71 recommendations | email to a friend
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Wonderspaces returns with a VR-focused pop-up at Liberty Station
The Wonderspaces VR Showcase, which will run from March 1-30 at San Diego Comic Art Gallery, 2765 Truxtun Road, was created due to the overwhelming enthusiasm for virtual reality films presented in...
Feb 28, 2020 | 3 3 comments | 42 42 recommendations | email to a friend
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