Wolves in Julian
I’ve been to all kinds of zoos and wild animal parks. I’ve seen a trillion different animals in these settings, examples of animals who roam the wild somewhere in the world. But nothing prepared me for the shock of fear …
Lewis
I mentioned Lewis Brown in a recent blog entry about Cygnet's Dirty Blonde. Years ago, he told me that contrary to popular belief, Mae West, unclothed, was "petite." He saw her measurements at Western Costume, and she was no where …
Can You Change Your Nervous System...with Your Mind?
On an old episode of The Office Dwight Schrute claims, "Through concentration, I can raise and lower my cholesterol at will." And if you've ever seen a Columbia commercial, you've seen Wim Hof who can sit in an ice-filled cylinder …
More Bang for the Buck
Since San Diego County is blessed with so many hills, we’ll be visiting one of them every now and again. The first one to visit is obvious — Torrey Pines State Reserve. When visiting the reserve, we have a few …
Lift Up Thine Eyes Unto the Hills
I just found a new hill to run near my home. For years I resisted hills and considered them the enemy. The hills picked up on my attitude and conspired to kick my butt relentlessly. I realized that I couldn’t …
Tycho
Tycho is Scott Hansen's San Francisco-based music project signed with Ghostly International. And tomorrow night Tycho performs with Mister Lies at Belly Up Tavern (143 Cedros St.) in Solana Beach. Tycho plays ambient electronic, which has roots stemming back to …
There Goes the Neighborhood (North Park)
A 4 day event entitled There Goes the Neighborhood! will be engaging the community of North Park Thursday May 31st through Sunday June 3rd. The series of workshops, talks, installations, performances, and tours, includes an event at UCSD and happenings …
Jumping in Face First: Acting Class at Moxie Theatre
Even though it’s been years since summer last meant sleeping in and doing nothing all day, I still get filled with a sense of unlimited possibility when the weather warms up and the days get longer. This year, I’m also …
Dirty Blonde at Cygnet
Mae West became such a fixture in pop culture the military named the first vest-sized life preserver after her. The yellow B-3, used throughout World War II, got its name because when someone inflated it, they grew as endowed as …
Summer Book Group
Jump start your summer reading with Writers Read Book Group. On Sunday, June 24 from 3 to 5 p.m., non-profit organization San Diego Writers, Ink hosts Writers Read Book Group, a monthly gathering of readers of all levels. At the …
Skip the Start and Go to the Finish
There is a great opportunity to observe efficient and inefficient strides next Sunday, June 3. It’s called the Rock n’ Roll Marathon -- you may have heard of it. The event starts on Sixth Avenue at Quince Street at 6:15 …
Minimal Torture
When we were on the subject of the toe shoes, I mentioned that you need to modify your stride to make them work. I did not mention how to modify the stride. I will do that now. The initial purpose …
Checking Out Science Center Membership Cards from the Library
Membership cards for the Reuben H. Fleet Science Center are available for check out at San Diego public libraries. One membership card grants two adults and up to six children entry to the Science Center's exhibitions, including Kid City, the …
Behind the Grand Drape
During the Restoration era, two of the reigning actresses, both named Elizabeth, couldn't hate each other enough. They played a scene in which one would wave a knife - a prop, the audience assumed. But in what came to be …
Morrissey Comes to San Diego to Say "SeaWorld Sucks"
http://sandiegoreader.com/users/photos/2012/may/23/24912/ Former Smiths singer and very vocal vegetarian Morrissey came to San Diego on May 22 with a message about the world famous tourist attraction just down the road from the Valley View Casino Center hosting him and around 11,000 …
The Three R's
The Three R’s are Rips, Rocks, and Reefs and the San Diego Council of Divers wants to tell you all about them. Starting on June 2nd, The Council will be giving the first of eight FREE workshops. Each workshop is …
The Sky Cats of University Heights!
So, about eighteen months ago, a feral cat gave birth to a litter of kittens in the alleyway between my house and my neighbor's. For whatever reason, the kittens took to the trees. Even when they were little babies, I …
Exercise to Exercise
“I just want to have sex again before I die.” I was speaking with a 50-ish friend who was trying to get into shape again. I had asked this guy why he wanted to get into shape. He didn’t give …
What's with the Toe Shoes?
Have you seen the “toe shoes” that appear to be taking over? They’re everywhere from the gym to road running and even trail running. The brand is Vibram and they’re called FiveFingers. I’m assuming the finger thing is to let …
Nobody Loves You at the Old Globe
TV's most damning expression reigns when the jobless rate's rarely been higher. Viewers wait an hour to hear what's-his-hair shout "you're FIRED!" Itamar Moses and Gaby Alter's featherweight musical comedy freatures an expression even more damning. When contestants get voted …
Blazing Laptops
Non-profit organization San Diego Writers, Ink hosts all day write-a-thon Blazing Laptops on Sunday, June 10. The fundraiser takes place at Lestat’s Coffee House (3343 Adams Avenue) and is open to the public. Writers begin writing as early as 9 …
Bush Optimistic About Third Annual Naked Bike Ride
“I used to get annoyed with the cops, but now I feel they’re just part of the ride,” says Sarah Bush, organizer of San Diego’s chapter of the World Naked Bike Ride, which takes place in 70 cities and 20 …
"The Funniest Man I Ever Saw"
In The Scottsboro Boys, Haywood Patterson is condemned to the electric chair for a crime he didn't commit. In the Old Globe production, Clifton Duncan plays Patterson and sings "Nothin'" two ways: he blasts out angry lyrics, then pulls back …
Art Museum Day at MCASD
This Friday, the Museum of Contemporary Art Downtown (1001 and 1100 Kettner Blvd) opens its doors free of charge for Art Museum Day. Highlights at the museum include Doug Wheeler’s “DW 68 VEN MCASD,” in which the perimeter of one …
Point Loma High School Instrumental Music on Friday May 18 @Humphrey's
http://sandiegoreader.com/users/photos/2012/may/15/24400/ On Friday, May 18, the Point Loma High School Instrumental Music program will perform at Rhapsody on the Point at Humphrey’s by the Bay. The students hope to raise $20,000 at the concert and fundraiser, which is also a …
Get Crafty: Eco Orb Workshop
Two Saturdays from now Pigment (3827 30th St) hosts its monthly Build Your Own Eco Orb Workshop. Britton Neubacher, a professional in eco orbs instructs students how to design the plantscape, and build the eco orb using materials and tools …
Blood N' Guts
So Say We All, a non-profit arts organization, believes that “self-expression is the new entertainment” and works to connect local artists with local audiences. At the end of May VAMP (visual art, music, performance) returns with a newly themed show, …
Master Harold...and the Boys at Lyceum Theatre
For its inaugural production, Living Light Theatre performs Athol Fugard's autobiographical drama. The intermissionless piece talks about an unexpected twist in a short story - then delivers a shocking one on stage. The twist is based on fact: as a …
Last Minute Mother's Day Save
Tomorrow is Mother's Day and either you've just remembered, or you've vaguely promised to do something with Mom. But what exactly are you two going to be doing, she asks. Farmers' markets will be running from 9 a.m. to 1 …
Summer C-Note: Own Original Art
San Diego Art Institute Museum of the Living Artist in Balboa Park kicks off its Summer C-Note fundraiser with two previews of original work by living artists on May 18 and 19 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Visitors can …
Drones at Home
On May 11 & 12 (Friday and Saturday), phase II of the Drones at Home project will occur on UCSD's campus. "The conference consists of a series of panels, screenings, and open sessions that explore issues related to the domestication …
Arts Left Behind?
Nilaja Sun's No Child opens this Saturday at Mesa College's Apolliad Theatre. It's based on her experiences directing a play during No Child Left Behind. Kevin Six, former arts administrator and arts education advocate, offers an insider's view. "No Child …
The Cast Looks at Brownie Points
On the surface, Janece Shaffer's comedy-drama sounds pleasant enough. Girl Scouts go camping in the Northern Georgia pines. Five mothers tag along: two are troop leaders, three want to watch their daughters earn Brownie points. Things fall apart when Allison …
John Baldessari at MCASD
The Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego currently showcases “John Baldessari: A Print Retrospective from the Collections of Jordan D. Schnitzer and His Family Foundation.” Baldessari, a native of National City, uses primary colors in place of well-known objects. In …
The Hound of the Baskervilles at North Coast Rep
I saw a preview of Phil Johnson and Cynthia Stokes' work-in-progress. Johnson, in fact, was performing before his first live audience. So this won't be a "review" in any formal sense. Just two heartfelt plugs. The first, for the enterprise. …
Olympic Opportunity
The Olympic Trials are coming to San Diego next weekend. Many people don’t realize that San Diego is the birth place of the triathlon. In 1974, the San Diego Track Club decided to change up their training session and added …
Beer Candy and Gypsy Jazz at Ritual Tavern
Last Wednesday, I decided around 6:30 that I wanted to go out. I called Sarah and told her it’s now or never. It took less than one minute for me to talk her into leaving her family at home and …