Whaling Bar’s failingsA lot of people who loved the old Whaling Bar (“The Whale’s Return”, Golden Dreams, April 4, 2024) for its storied history and decor of dark booths, subdued lighting, and wonderful service will …
April 17, 2024
Articles by Various Authors
La Jolla's Whaling Bar going in new direction
Deciduous trees sprouting new life, Bracken ferns pushing up their "fiddleheads"
With More Sunshine And Warmer Temperatures Lately, sycamore, liquidambar, and other decorative deciduous trees around San Diego have responded with tender bright-green foliage. Cruise down 163 through Balboa Park to appreciate the vernal splendor of …
April 15, 2024
Earth Day Celebration, Indigo Dyeing & Shibori workshop
Sunday | 21Earth Day CelebrationThis year, the Earth Day theme is “Together As One”. Join for a free, family friendly event with live music by Sister Carol, Rob Symeonn, Empress Akua, Mono Verde, and Josh …
April 14, 2024
Blue Whales: Return of the Giants, North Park Salsa Fest, Lime Cordiale
Friday | 19Blue Whales: Return of the GiantsThe film follows two scientific expeditions: one, a high-risk mission to find a missing population of blue whales not seen in 50 years; and the other, to join …
April 13, 2024
Beach & Bay Half Marathon, Rolando Street Fair
Sunday | 14Beach & Bay Half MarathonRun through beaches, bays, resorts, and destinations: Sea World, Belmont Park, Mission Beach, Pacific Beach, Sail Bay, and Crown Point. After you cross the finish line, there will be …
April 7, 2024
The Brothers Comatose, Living With Coyotes, San Diego Made Spring Market
Thursday | 11The Brothers ComatoseFive-piece San Francisco bluegrass band The Brothers Comatose are fronted by brothers Ben Morrison (guitar) and Alex Morrison (banjo). They’re touring in support of two full-lengths released over the past year, …
April 6, 2024
Reader contest winner gathers more fans
The joy your article brought meLiterary masterpiece! Thank you Georgeanne for writing such a moving and thought- provoking article. As a long time resident and walker of North Park and surrounding neighborhoods, I totally connected …
April 3, 2024
Wild lilac marches eastward, partial solar eclipse on April 8
Wild Lilac (Ceanothus) Has Been Springing Its Way Eastward, reaching all the way to the Palomar, Cuyamaca, and Laguna mountains. This season’s staggered rains have led to hills painted blue and purple. Blooming lilac also …
April 1, 2024
Reader 1st place writing contest winner gets kudos
Happy with HotchkissThank you to Georgeanne Hotchkiss for a beautiful essay (“Mama and Me”, Cover Story, March 21), and to the Reader for being a venue for voices like hers.Jarrett HaleyRancho PenasquitosMemories stirred by “Mama …
March 27, 2024