Native American Art featured in Mingei International Museum
Mingei International Museum in Balboa Park will present a fresh look at Native American Art in an exhibition that opens Feb. 19 and continues through Sept. 5. “Classic and Contemporary Native American Art” presents classic art from North America’s indigenous artisans from the museum’s collection shown alongside paintings by four native-Californian contemporary artists: Robert Freeman, [...]
San Diego Science Festival Returns in March
Events take place in Balboa Park, SDSU< UCSD and many other sites The San Diego Science Festival, the largest celebration of science on the West Coast, is announcing the return of its annual free celebration that offers content-rich, interactive learning experiences for kids of all ages. Bringing together hundreds of innovative local organizations and individuals, [...]
North Park Music Scene
By Bart Mendoza MURMURS Murmur, a tribute band to R.E.M., performs at the Whistlestop on Feb. 11, 9 p.m. The quartet performs solid versions of their adopted band’s hits, from “Radio Free Europe” to “Nightswimming,” but their secret weapon is frontman Greg Vaughan, the near twin of REM frontman Michael Stipe. Vaughan nails Stipe’s look, [...]
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Toni Atkins Named Majority Whip Freshman Assemblywoman Toni Atkins (D-San Diego) has been named Majority Whip of the state Assembly by Speaker John Pérez (D-Los Angeles). It’s a key position in the Democratic Caucus leadership. Atkins, a former member of the San Diego City Council, was elected to the 76th Assembly District seat in the [...]
North Park Music Scene 1.2011
By Bart Mendoza Rooney’s lead guitarist Taylor Locke and his new side project band, The Roughs, continue his tradition of great rock with pop overtones, adding even more melody into the mix. Currently touring behind thier excellent album, “Grain and Grape,” the band, who perform at the Soda Bar on Jan. 17 (9 p.m.), moves [...]
Hotel St. George, who perform at The Whistlestop on Dec. 10, 10 p.m., is a four-piece indie rock group combining garage rock with slashes of glam, punk and even powerpop. File alongside Bowie, Television and Soft Boys in your mp3 collection, but this is a group that raises up a tense explosive sound and are [...]
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You’ve no doubt heard of San Diego Ceramic Connection’s annual Chili Cook-Off and McKinley Elementary School’s Arts & Crafts Fair. They’ve been held every December for years, but at different sites. Not anymore. The two events have been combined this year into one smashing event — the SoNo Park Holiday Fest. It’s a way to [...]
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The rehabilitation of the Birch North Park Theatre continued last month with the erection of a vertical “North Park” marquee — a blade sign — on the front of the University Avenue building. The marquee, true to the original design, was officially dedicated during a morning ceremony. The new marquee is part of additional rehabilitation [...]
Music Scene 11.10
By Bart Mendoza Although perhaps best known for his work with acoustic duo Berkley Hart, guitarist Jeff Berkley has always had a little rock ‘n’ roll in his heart. Now fronting ace combo Citizen Band, Berkley gets to stretch out in that direction, taking in country music as well, with his plaintive, melancholy voice perfectly [...]
North Park Music Scene 10.2010
One of the most animated, manic, sweat-inducing bands going today, The Legendary Shack Shakers, who perform at the Soda Bar on Oct. 12, 9 p.m., pack more energy into one set than some bands do in a whole tour. Currently on the road supporting their sixth album, “AgriDustrial,” there has been little progression since they [...]
