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Local Women Honored By SD METRO

October 20, 2011 · Comments Off

Lori Keim, a 34-year-old South Park resident who works as the senior director of patient services for Planned Parenthood of the Pacific Southwest, was honored Sept. 13 as one of SD METRO Magazine’s 40 Under 40 Award winners. The awards honor young business and civic leaders who are helping shape the region’s future. (SD METRO is the sister publication of the North Park News.) Also honored with a 40 Under 40 Award was Kyla Winters, 39, of Hillcrest, who is the chief development officer for the Alpha Project for the Homeless. As senior director of patient services for Planned Parenthood, Keim... [Read the full story]

Features

Go See Gallery Opens at a Glimpse

October 20, 2011 · Comments Off

Painter and ceramicist featured in inaugural exhibition Air Meets Earth, a visual art exhibition featuring San Diego artists Kate Ashton and B.F. Gillen, are featured in the inaugural Go See Gallery shows in the Glimpse shop at 3813 Ray St. The works by Ashton and Gillen will be on display at Glimpse through Oct. 12. The premier exhibition blends the lightness of air with the depth of the earth. Kate Ashton’s stunning, textural, acrylic paintings are the perfect partner for B.F. Gillen’s strong, richly patterned, carved ceramic forms and inlayed slab work. Ashton’s body of work has movement... [Read the full story]

Scene

Ray at Night – 10 Years Later

October 20, 2011 · Comments Off

An arts event launched four days after 9/11 thrives today By Manny Cruz Photography by Ariana Drehsler Months before the tragic events of 9/11, a group of Ray Street business owners concocted a plan to enliven the area with a promotion that would embrace the arts and increase foot traffic among the small shops lining the narrow roadway. They wanted something larger than the few art exhibits that some of the shops had been holding — an evening event once a month that would be filled with music, arts and crafts vendors, stores opening late for customers and, of course, lots of people. Eventually,... [Read the full story]

North Park News 10.2011

October 20, 2011 · Comments Off

By Bart Mendoza The Wellingtons Powerpop There has rarely been an album as well named as “In Transit,” the latest disc from Melbourne, Australia’s, The Wellingtons. One of the hardest working indie bands on the planet, the quintet is a constant blur of motion, perrenially touring the world, including a stop at Eleven on Oct. 8 at 9 p.m. Call it powerpop, rock with melody or just insanely catchy, hook-filled songwriting. The Wellingtons’ youthful energy is as contagious as their songs are memorable. Fans of music with a similar vibe to the Muffs, Paul Westerberg and Adam Schlesinger will... [Read the full story]

Todd Gloria

Helpful Hints to Prevent Fires and Prepare for Emergencies

October 20, 2011 · Comments Off

By Councilman Todd Gloria After two notable canyon fires in District 3 in the last month and an unprecedented region-wide blackout, it is imperative that all neighbors remember fire prevention tips and emergency preparedness measures. Many canyons intertwine the dense, urban neighborhoods of District 3. While they can provide open space, recreation opportunities and lush vegetation, they are also prone to fire danger. In addition to keeping at least 100 feet of defensible space around your home, you should report any signs of smoke or fire by calling 911 and report any questionable activity in... [Read the full story]