Ray at Night – 10 Years Later
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 [...]
Hillcrest DMV to be Demolished
Plans are under way to construct a new and larger Department of Motor Vehicles office in Hillcrest along with rental housing and commercial/retail space at the same Normal Street site. Under legislation sponsored by state Sen. Christine Kehoe, the state would partner with developer Lankford and Associates for development of the property. Lankford would be [...]
Go See Gallery Opens at a Glimpse
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. [...]
Scene 9.2011
Taste of North Park Approaches Lick your chops for the next Taste of North Park. Let your appetite guide you to a host of restaurants and local businesses offering food samples and beverages at the third annual event Oct. 8 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. in and around University Avenue and 30th Street. Restaurants [...]
San Diego Music Thing Comes of Age
By Bart Mendoza It’s no secret that the business of music has always been a tough one. These days it’s harder than ever for a band to get noticed, let alone make a living at its craft. Thankfully, there is San Diego Music Thing, a music conference and festival taking place at the Lafayette Hotel [...]
Music Scene 9.2011
By Bart Mendoza Ultimate Party For Music Lovers There are a lot of music events in San Diego, but nothing compares to the Adams Avenue Street Fair. This free, two-day happening features more than 60 acts on six stages, with something for just about everyone. This year’s headliners include a one-time reunion of San Diego [...]
Scene 6.2011
Adams Avenue Farmers Market Closes Jim Schneider to leave business group post The Adams Avenue Business Association has suffered three major losses in the past few months — the March death of its longtime associate director Judy Moore, the closure of the Adams Avenue Farmers Market, and the announcement that Executive Director Jim Schneider will [...]
Music Scene, 06.2011
By Bart Mendoza Music That Rings a Bell One of the most successful song writers in the world, Jack Tempchin’s name may not instantly ring a bell, but his music sure does. Appearing at AMSDConcerts on June 11, 7:30 p.m., Tempchin is responsible for penning such classic rock standards as Johnny Rivers “Slow Dancin,” Glen [...]
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Bird Park Summer Concert Series Nellie Harris’ idea to hold free community concerts in Bird Park in 2002 has turned into an annual summer series — the Bird Park Concert Series —that will return on July 2 with a performance by the Stoney B Blues Band. Next in line will be Virtual Strangers performing on [...]
North Park Music Scene
By Bart Mendoza Solo Troubadour Acoustic troubadour Jon Kanis has been performing lately with several different bands, including the Assumptions and Listening to Rocks, but it’s in solo mode that he’s at his best. Blessed with a deep knowledge of music, Kanis, who performs at Alchemy on Thursdays in May, plays originals as well as [...]
