Disappointment and dissatisfaction at new “Fat Tuesday” Dear Editor, As a person who has attended Hillcrest Mardi Gras for many years, I cannot express how disappointed I was with the new “Fat Tuesday.” Billed as being bigger and better than ever, it was anything but what was marketed. I purchased a VIP ticket for $75;…
SAN DIEGO – The Hillcrest Business Association (HBA) and the Greater San Diego Business Association (GSDBA) Charitable Foundation are excited to continue the long standing tradition of Hillcrest’s Mardi Gras. The HBA is pleased to announce a new name and location for 2014. “Hillcrest Fat Tuesday” will be held March 4, 2014 with a parade…
SAN DIEGO – The Greater San Diego Business Association (GSDBA) Charitable Foundation and the Hillcrest Business Association (HBA) have announced that the Mardi Gras celebration in Hillcrest will continue. Absolut Hillcrest Mardi Gras has been held for the last twelve years and the HBA hopes to bring new and exciting elements to the longstanding event….
The Hillcrest Business Association elected officers and a new board of directors Tuesday night at Heat Bar & Kitchen, as longtime board member and SDGLN.com publisher, Johnathan Hale was chosen by members to take the reigns as president of the business improvement association, which has a $1 million annual budget. In addition to an election,…
There are two classes of members in the Hillcrest Business Association (HBA): those who may pay dues, vote and run for office in the organization vs. those who may only pay dues and vote in the organization’s annual elections of officers and directors. The latter group may not run for office. Mat Wahlstrom, general manager…
BY THOM SENZEE Saying he has worked in the world of non-profit management long enough and wants to try something different – namely, the world of for-profit, corporate business – Hillcrest Business Association executive director, Benjamin Nichols officially announced his resignation Tuesday at HBA’s monthly board of directors meeting. “I’m ready to try something new,”…
Girl, break in those heels! The Amazing High Heel Race is coming back into town for it’s 3rd annual appearance Saturday June 15 when high-heel clad individuals will race through Hillcrest on a journey throughout the neighborhood. At the conclusion of the race, participants will gather at Gossip Grill for an awards celebration and party. First…
Absolut Hillcrest Mardi Gras brought out our community to raise funds for scholarships that are awarded to LGBT college students or allies. Despite the frigid temperature, (48 degrees, it felt like Chicago!), many in our community showed they care about the next generation. While the Hillcrest Business Association and its board of trustees decided to…
Hillcrest Mardi Gras 2013 Dear Editor, Recently The Hillcrest Business Association (HBA) board announced in SDGLN and Gay San Diego that they would not participate in the production of this year’s Mardi Gras celebration event. For the past 10 years, this event has been a joint effort on behalf of the HBA and the GSDBA…
The GSDBA Charitable Foundation has announced that the 2013 Absolut Hillcrest Mardi Gras will be held Feb. 12, 2013 as previously scheduled. It had been reported in some LGBT media outlets that the Hillcrest Business Association had voted not to participate in the production of Mardi Gras 2013. Many in the community were upset assuming…
