Girl Scout Cookie time 2013
Girl Scout Cookie season runs until March 9 this year
Girl Scout Cookie Season 2013 may be less than a week old but it is definitely in full swing. I remember not so long ago when Girl Scouts went door-to-door, taking pre-orders and promising to deliver the product at a …
Temecula: Lightning in a Bottle strikes closer
Annual art/music/yoga festival relocates to Lake Skinner near Temecula
Three years after relocating from the hills of Santa Barbara to Oak Canyon Park on Lake Irvine, Lightning in a Bottle art/music/yoga festival scoots even closer to San Diego this year with a new site in Riverside County. The festival, …
A next step for San Diego theater
San Diego has a national reputation for theater. So do Chicago, Seattle, and Minneapolis, among others. But what do they have that San Diego doesn't? At least twice as many Equity houses. These hire professional actors, stage managers, and technicians …
Street Style: Normal Heights, effortlessly cool
Leather jackets seen on Adams Ave
My good friend Becca refers to Normal Heights as a North Park wannabe. I couldn’t disagree more. Normal Heights is effortlessly cool. It doesn’t have to try. Take Adam’s Ave for instance, it’s bustling with unique businesses, there's Viva Pops, …
Eastlake Food Truck Gathering
A massive variety of gourmet food options come to you, if you come out to the Eastlake Design Center
Feeling a little peckish but your stomach can’t make up its mind? Enter the Eastlake Food Truck Gathering, located at Eastlake Design District (871 Showroom Pl, Chula Vista), where cheesy sandwiches, sausages, fried loveliness, seafood, BBQ, decadent desserts and more …
Wednesday Movie Night returns to Propagandist
A Ghostbusters screening and a preview of their new cocktail The Gatekeeper re-kick this weekly event off perfectly.
It’s “an awesome way to spend a hump-day evening: an hour of cocktails and community followed by the screening of a classic film,” Brian Divine, proprietor of Propagandist, said via email in regards to the resurgence of his bar’s Wednesday …
Not Your Typical Type at Bar Basic
Typography art show, fashion show, live art, and music tonight
With the advent of the Digital Age, “typography is now something everyone does,” states celebrated typographic author, editor and graphic designer David Jury. Really, though, artists have been using carefully articulated type- symbols and letters- to express their art long …
Top San Diego Events: January 31-February 6
The best of the best happenings around town over the next week.
Thursday | 31 CULTURE AND COCKTAILSCome dressed in blue jeans, a poodle skirt, or your favorite vintage garb. Enjoy a twist on an American classic with a spiked root beer float. Sample a Cravory Cookie made from ingredients inspired by …
Digital vs. Print panel at Little Fish Comic Book Studio
Ocean Beach comic book studio explores a ever-changing medium
Little Fish Comic Book Studio (4837 Voltaire Street - Ocean Beach) will be hosting a panel titled "Digital Comics vs. Print: The Pros and Cons of an Ever-Changing Medium" on Monday, February 11 at 7 p.m. “Join Little Fish Comic …
Street Style: Brian Malarkey spotted at Gingham
Thursday night I ran into Brian Malarkey, star of ABC’s The Taste, at Gingham in La Mesa. Malarkey, Top Chef season 3 Runner-up, owns six local restaurants: Gingham, Gabardine, Seersucker, Burlap, Herringbone, and Campine. The 34-year-old was sporting patent leather …
Mexicali: Pasaje del Arte celebrates a year of urban art
Civic Center passage of murals revives run-down alleyway.
Last February, 16 Baja artists transformed a run-down Mexicali alleyway into a passage of murals, dubbed Pasaje del Arte. The project - which features work from artists including Glo, Rod, DSEK World, Humor, Raya, and Star27 - was made possible …
Pete 'n' Keely at Lamb's Players
NBC bounced Bonanza to bring you an event so big it rivals the birth of Little Rickey. Pete Bartel and Keely Stevens - that's right, America's sweethearts - are reuniting live! Okay, they've gone their separate ways since the divorce, …
Mexican Wrestling in Tijuana with Turista Libre
http://sandiegoreader.com/users/photos/2013/jan/24/38990/ “Our mission: To get foreigners into Tijuana but away from Revolucion,” writes Derrik Chinn of Turista Libre, an alternative tour service in Tijuana. “To introduce them the side of the city their local counterparts live on a daily basis. …
Street Style: Military inspired fashion
Military inspired trends spotted out and about in San Diego
Every few years the military jacket makes a style resurgence. It's a trend that refuses to die. Its fashion shelf life has everything to do with its versatility. Popularized during the anti-war moment of the 1960's, thrift-shopping hippies found ways …
Stage props: a tale of two chairs, part two
Scenic designer Sean Fanning has been on the lookout for matching chairs for Intrepid Shakespeare's Hamlet. As he wrote on Facebook, January 9, they had to be "late 19th/early 20th century Scandinavian or Danish high-backed chairs...in gray or black, or …
Top San Diego Events Through January 30
Jamul: the legends, lies, and mines of Mt. McGinty
Spelunking in what probably isn't the fabled Lost Pegleg Mine.
Back in 2004, The Reader’s late al fresco aficionado Jerry Schad wrote about the summit hike at Mount McGinty in Jamul. “Several rare and endangered plant species make their home here on soils derived from a relatively uncommon form of …
San Diego 50 Mile and Trail Marathon
Have marathons become too passe? How about 50 miles over rough terrain?
“Stuff” just got real, or at least it will tomorrow when the San Diego 50 Mile and Trail Marathon begins. Yes, 50 miles on trails out east where the country gets rough in the San Pasqual Valley. There is no …
Carlsbad Marathon and Half Marathon Expo
Get some free samples while they last.
Next Friday, the 25th is the start of the Carlsbad Marathon and Half Marathon expo event. The event is open to the public and is full of vendors who are anxious to give out a few sample products. The big …
More San Diego Rock 'n' Roll Marathon Training
Hitting the wall at three and a half miles? What gives?
My marathon training for the San Diego Rock 'n' Roll Marathon is coming along quite well but I had an interesting time yesterday. On my five mile base run, I hit the wall at about three and a half miles …
It's Just Surfing: art and photography in Barrio Logan
Tonight see handcrafted surfboards, a vintage surfboard retrospective, music and surf photography
“No matter how you spend your time in the water, you don't have to be categorized as anything,” says local surfer Kevin Ferris via email. “We’re all enjoying the same stoke and when it comes down to it... it's just …
La Mezcalera celebrates four years on La Sexta, Tijuana
Hep mezcal bar and venue kicks off a new wave of nightlife in Zona Centro
In the wake of post-9/11 terrormania and, later, a barrage of cartel violence, the flash and boom of Tijuana’s historic tourism corridor along Avenida Revolución faded to murmurs. In early 2009, a trendy bar and venue called La Mezcalera opened …
New name: Chula Vista Cricket/Coors Amphitheatre riding the Sleep Train
Another name change for the 20,000 seat concert venue
Mattress sellers Sleep Train have closed a deal with Live Nation to rename Cricket Wireless Amphitheatre (formerly Coors Amphitheatre) the Sleep Train Amphitheatre. No, you didn't accidentally click "Almost Factual News," and we're not pulling an early April Fool's gag. …
San Diego Style: Piercings
My dad, who was normally very accepting of all my adolescent fashion choices, lost his mind when I got my nose pierced as a teenager. I believe his exact words were, "I will not look at you until that thing …
NPMS New Year Mixer hosted by Seven Grand
The new-ish North Park whiskey bar sponsors North Park Main Street's event tonight with appetizers and cocktails
Dream about rubbing elbows with local business owners over cocktails? Hoping at least one of them will be smitten, or drunk, enough so as to divulge the secret recipe of your favorite dish or bestow upon you a lifetime discount …
eloS Shoes 1-Year Anniversary Party
Normal Heights shop celebrates tonight with food, drinks & a photography exhibit
“Whatever it may be, your shoes say a lot about you,” states eloS Shoes owner Lisa Greshko. She’ll be celebrating an entire year of dialogue at her unique footwear store tonight with a big anniversary party. Having lived in the …
Stage props: a tale of two chairs
"Anyone have 2 good late 19th/early 20th century Scandinavian or Danish high-backed chairs...in gray of black, or that you are open to having painted?" Sean Fanning, one of local theater's busiest and most talented scenic designers, posted the request on …
Street Style, North Park: Fashion twins
http://sandiegoreader.com/users/photos/2013/jan/16/38525/ Ever notice how good friends tend to dress alike? Kate Jackson and Jenna McKown are a perfect example. When asked what their favorite wardrobe item is, both gave the same answer: their Jeffrey Campbell Lita’s. Kate has the suede …
Webcomic discussion panel in Ocean Beach
Burgeoning comic book studio Little Fish hosts webcomic panel
Little Fish Comic Book Studio (4837 Voltaire Street - Ocean Beach) will be hosting a webcomic discussion panel on Monday, January 21, from 7 to 8 p.m. The discussion will be led by Little Fish’s Patrick Yurick and features webcomic …
"The Gift Shoppe" to benefit Helen Woodward Society
Charity event tonight promises art, books, a raffle, sweet treats & more
If you walk into Whistle Stop Bar (2236 Fern Street) from 6-10pm this evening, do not expect just another quiet hump day. Feral Factory Publishing will be hosting The Gift Shoppe, a book-signing, raffle, and art-auction charity event to benefit …
San Diego Event Picks, January 17-23
Thursday | 17HOW TO CURE MEATS AT HOMEChef Stein reveals the secrets to the art of meat curing. Learn how to transform the humble pig into sausages, salumi, bacon, pâtés, and more. As a bonus, each student will receive a …
Street Style: Polka dots
Polka dots are the latest casual style staple. They are popping up all over San Diego. I ran into Mesa College student Sarina Taraso wearing a dotted blouse in Clairemont. http://sandiegoreader.com/users/photos/2013/jan/14/38349/ The 19-year-old purchased her top from Forever 21, her …
Talking Lear, or trying to...
This Tuesday night, January 15, the North Coast Repertory Theatre offers a one evening only, staged reading of Shakespeare's great tragedy, King Lear. The performance - with an all-star cast and Ken Ruta (to the role born) reading the King …
Educating Rita at North Coast Rep
In the original Greek myth, Pygmalion sculpts a female companion and falls in love with her. Aphrodite grants his wish and makes her come alive. The couple apparently lives happily ever after, though she never gets to speak. In numerous …
MCAS Miramar flight line run
Run along the flight line on base at Miramar and support military families.
Tomorrow is the 2nd Annual Flight Line Dash 10K and 5K. The event is put on by the Officers’ Wives’ Club at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar. The course description for the 10K sounds interesting with a run along the …
Rock 'n' Roll Marathon training west coast style
West Coast Road Runners will train you to succeed at the half or full marathon distance.
January 12 was the kickoff of the marathon/half marathon training season for West Coast Road Runners. They will be set up this Saturday, the 19th, at Road Runner Sports in Kearny Mesa, 5553 Copley Drive. The event starts at 8:00 …
South Pacific at the Welk
Unwritten category for Broadway musicals: Don't Try This At Home, Or On A Stage - i.e. the toughest songs to replicate. Who dares to sing "Camelot" or "If Ever I Would Leave You" in the wake of Robert Goulet's original …
Street Style Hillcrest: fancy pants
The great thing about San Diego and the current fashion trends in general, is that individual style is celebrated. It’s not unusual to see people wearing 1960’s inspired, Grunge, Glam Rock, Great Gatsby influenced, or even Victorian sty clothinleg out …
Best San Diego Events: January 10-16
Thursday | 10LUNAFEST FILM FESTIVALThis festival highlights women as leaders in society, illustrated through nine short films by women filmmakers. The films range from animation to fictional drama and cover topics such as women’s health, motherhood, body image, aging, cultural …
Street Style: UTC Mall
http://sandiegoreader.com/users/photos/2013/jan/08/38079/ Nicole Gereaux's outfit is busy. The 18-year old paired textures with patterns in a unique way. It’s no surprise that she is a freelance artist majoring in graphic art at SDSU. Her floral saddle shoes are by Wanted, her …
Barrio Logan: Roots Factory 3-year anniversary at The Casbah
Cumbia, reggae, punk, hip-hop and beyond at The Casbah
Barrio Logan gallery, print shop, and School of Guerrilla Arts The Roots Factory (1878 Main Street) is celebrating three years on Saturday, January 20 at The Casbah. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VhN8FWBhMQc The benefit concert will feature two stages of cumbia, reggae, punk, hip-hop, …
Mend at Mosaic in North Park
When the end of the world does finally come in the form of a zombie outbreak, global warming, nuclear war, or a rainstorm of asteroids, it is up to the survivors to pick up the pieces and make a new …
Consider the source: Pygmalion
On the island of Cyprus, in ancient Greece, the daughters of Propoetus refused to worship Aphrodite. Incensed, the goddess of beauty made them the world's first hookers. According to Ovid, the Roman poet, the oldest profession began when they "prostituted …
Great Balls of Fire!
“How did our solar system form? What are asteroids and comets like – how big are they, what are they made of, are they different? What impact have these space rocks had on our planet and are we at risk? …
Bency returns to Art in the Park at Bluefoot in North Park
Founding member Bency returns for the first installment of 2013.
Tomorrow, Thursday, January 3, Art in the Park celebrates their first monthly installment of 2013 at Bluefoot Bar & Lounge (3404 30th Street – North Park) with the return of founder Bency. Every first Thursday of the month, Bluefoot's back …
Best San Diego Event Picks: January 3-9
Thursday | 32013 DANCE PARTYKick off the new year with local dance-rock bands Gone Baby Gone, the Schitzophonics, Hocus, and the Touchies. Ages 21 and up. $6.WHEN: 8:30 p.m.WHERE: The Casbah, 2501 Kettner Boulevard, Little Italy. 619-232-4355; casbahmusic.com Friday | …