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By Barbarella | Published Wednesday, July 1, 2009
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Thursday, July 2
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 chance to speak your mind before the Uptown Partnership’s board of directors.
MODERNIST SET DESIGN IN MID-CENTURY CINEMA
Often referred to as Hollywood Modern, this mid-century design movement is evident in the playful films of the 1950s and ’60s. Pillow Talk, a film from the period starring Doris Day and Rock Hudson, will be screened at the Mingei International Museum.
Friday, July 3
The San Diego Junior Theatre presents this musical retelling of an ancient Chinese legend made popular by the Disney animated film.
MEDITATION FOR TURBULENT TIMES
“The mind acts like an enemy for those who do not control it,” says the Bhagavad Gita (Hinduism’s “Song of God”). Swami Tejomayananda presents a “Yoga of Meditation” lecture series expounding on Krishna’s fundamentals.
Saturday, July 4
CALLING DECORATED STROLLERS AND WAGONS!
Bedeck your baby’s ride with patriotic pride and fall into line at the “Red, White, and Blue 4th of July Parade” at Quail Botanical Gardens.
What would a 4th of July celebration be without rockets’ red glare and bombs bursting in air? This combustive light show features fireworks set off simultaneously from four barges placed off Shelter Island, Harbor Island, the Embarcadero area, and Seaport Village.
Sunday, July 5
The La Jolla Playhouse debuts this drama written by and starring Claudia Shear about an art restorer who “spends a year in the shadow of a masterpiece [Michelangelo’s David] — and discovers herself.”
Monday, July 6
Put on your thinking cap and head to the weekly “Thinkers’ Gathering” at Reds Espresso Gallery, where you and fellow savants can draw a topic out of a hat and discuss.
Tuesday, July 7
FULL-MOON WALK ON SCRIPPS PIER
It’s your chance to explore a pier that is normally closed to the public. By the light of the full moon you can learn about the pier’s history, collect plankton, observe ocean conditions, and study nocturnal habits of marine life.
Wednesday, July 8
JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT
Check out this tongue-in-cheek musical about the Old Testament’s Joseph and his vibrant, magical frock. Presented by the Welk Resort Theatre.
