Billy Elliot the Musical opened on Broadway in November of 2008 and closed in January of 2012, but originally premiered in London in 2005 and is still running today. The musical, based on the 2000 film of the same name, shares many of the same creative team that made the 2000 film such a big…
For many, St. Patrick’s Day is that one day when the vast majority of people who can’t stand the color green are forced to pick out that one green shirt they own or be assaulted by friends, family and pretty or many, St. Patrick’s Day is that one day when the vast majority of people…
I invite you to join me for my birthday celebration and fundraiser at The Center, Tuesday, April 2, 6:30 p.m. The food will be catered by Babbo’s at a reasonable price and your money goes to a good cause. I hope you’ll join us! … end commercial! Te amo! Je t’aime! Ich liebe dich! I…
WASHINGTON (CNN) — President Barack Obama launched his second term Monday with a call for the United States to continue its “never-ending journey” to live up to the ideals of its founders. On his way out, with the oath taken — again — and the speech delivered, he stopped. And for about 24 seconds, as…
The San Diego Democrats for Equality are inviting all members and supporters to join them at the 40th anniversary celebration of Roe v. Wade presented by the San Diego Coalition for Reproductive Choice (CRC) at the Joe and Vi Jacobs Center, 404 Euclid Ave. in San Diego, 6 -8 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 24. Members and…
Hooray! We survived the Mayan apocalypse (talk about Montezuma’s revenge!) and now is the time for Hanukkah, Kwanza and the big birthday Dec. 25. No, not for He who cannot be officially mentioned, I mean mine. Despite the universal festivities and rejoicing, it’s not a good day for a birthday. I never had a party…
The University of California, San Diego is holding a Founders’ Day event starting 11.30 a.m. Fri. Nov. 16 at Town Square, UC San Diego. This year’s celebration opens with a brief video, telling the story of the campus through the eyes of past chancellors. The investiture of Chancellor Pradeep K. Khosla follows. After the program,…
I think most of us in San Diego know that Día de los Muertos (aka Day of the Dead) is a Mexican holiday that is now celebrated throughout the world. At the root of the holiday it is believed that the spirits of the dead return to earth for one day to be with their…
Community identity, neighborhood beautification and competitive fun collide on Saturday, June 18, with the running of The Amazing High Heel Race, a scavenger hunt event connecting participating local businesses in Hillcrest, intended as a fundraiser for the construction of a 65-foot Pride flag pole monument. The race, which is scheduled to begin at Baja Betty’s…
