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Your Week
Published Wednesday, July 1, 2009
Thursday, July 2 UPTOWN PARKING FORUM So many places to shop, so few places to park. If you frequent Hillcrest and have any questions, comments, or complaints about the parking in the area, here’s your ...
Roam-a-Rama
Whitney Canyon
Published Wednesday, July 1, 2009
Few areas along Interstate 5 in California are as desolate and as traffic-dense as the stretch immediately north of the San Fernando Valley, where a zillion traffic lanes and ramps sort themselves out in the ...
This Week in Music
Anti-Nowhere
Published Wednesday, July 1, 2009
Thursday 2Reggae’s dancehall duke Junior Reid makes his home nearest the genre’s roots in Kingston, Jamaica. Recording and touring since he was 15 years old, the 44-year-old former Black Uhuru vocalist doesn’t spend much time ...
This Week in Movies
Discrepancies Aside
Published Wednesday, June 24, 2009
The news, or at any rate the publicity, that Woody Allen had originally written Whatever Works for Zero Mostel (d. 1977) and had only lately pulled the script out of a drawer and plugged in ...
This Week in Theater
Insider Outsider Man
Published Wednesday, July 1, 2009
The North Coast Rep took a huge risk, on paper at least. Tom Dudzick’s Over the Tavern has roles for four children, ranging from 8 to 16. The safe choice: find teenage-ish actors (i.e., twentysomething), ...
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Contra Dance
2 p.m. on Saturday
Martha Wild calls, Pick of the Lizard provides music for dancing at "Historic 4th of July Celebration." 619-220-5422.
Today's Events
"Red, White, and Boom Celebration"
New Moonlight Amphitheatre stage house grand opening celebrated during annual Fourth of July festivities. Park opens at 7am; family-friendly activities scheduled during day; food and beverage booths, picnicking, static display ...
MoreGuided Nature Walk
Take in a different view of the park during outing starting in parking lot at 5700 Genesee Avenue. Bring binoculars, drinking water. 858-581-9944.
MoreCalling Decorated Strollers and Wagons!
"Red, White, and Blue 4th of July Parade" through gardens for decorated strollers and wagons (no bikes or scooters). Wear red, white, and blue. 760-436-3036 x222.
More"Music Mania!"
San Diego County Fair promises numerous competitions and exhibits, including fine arts, livestock, children's art, gems, minerals, home arts; fun zone with rides, games; commercial exhibits; food; contests (bubblegum blowing, ...
MoreDiscover Magnificent Beauty!
Nature walks led by trained naturalist. "Marvel at the reawakening vegetation throughout the reserve and be enchanted by fabulous flowers along the trails." 760-436-3944.
MoreIt's Paper Theater Time!
Exhibit showcases replicas of Victorian-era paper theaters as well as modern versions of the toy. During Victorian era, theatrical playhouses printed fine posters showing architectural elements of their theater; families ...
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