Get greasy with Bikes Del Pueblo
Volunteers of all mechanical levels wanted to help fix bicycles to benefit Sherman Heights Community Center
You might’ve seen Bikes Del Pueblo at the City Heights Farmers Market on Saturdays and wondered what they’re all about. See for yourself and get dirty in the process on Sunday, March 10 at their Bike Build Day at Sherman …
TMD puts 2014 funding requests on indefinite hold
Seventeen organizations informed of the hold today
According to Business Wire, the San Diego Tourism Marketing District put its 2014 funding requests on indefinite hold today (March 8). Terry Brown of Atlas Hotels, chairman of TMD, said the marketing promotion group does not have a contract -- …
Chargers hawking combined convention center/roofed stadium
Trouble is, experience says they don't work out
A judge begins hearing a case next week on the legality of hotel room rate surcharges to pay for the proposed expansion of the convention center. Later, the Coastal Commission will decide if the expansion should go ahead. Mark Fabiani, …
Joe Garrison & Night People live at 98 Bottles
The underground composer surfaced with a red-hot nonet to interpret some very original music.
Composer and pianist Joe Garrison brought the rich 9 piece ensemble he calls Night People into 98 Bottles on March 7, for an evening of creative, swinging original material featuring some of San Diego's best instrumental soloists. Garrison himself is …
Rain spoils promising Padres early lead against White Sox
The San Diego Padres are rained out after only three innings against the Chicago White Sox
The Padres could have used the rain on Thursday when the Angels caught fire early, and could have done without the rain on Friday. So it goes, after staking themselves to a 4-1 lead against the Chicago White Sox, the …
PB: Drink your greens!
Greenfix is the pause for your pores at all the farmers' markets
“Filler up.” Matt plonks his growler on the counter. Phil grabs it, goes back to the tap, and starts pouring the thick green stuff in. Joe grabs his $27. http://sandiegoreader.com/users/photos/2013/mar/08/41439/ “It’s $29 if you don’t have your own jar," he …
Former executive director of tribe gaming commission admits embezzlement
Troy Teague headed La Posta commission; casino now closed
Troy Teague, former executive director of the La Posta Gaming Commission, pleaded guilty today (March 8) to embezzling $57,000 from the La Posta Band of Mission Indians. The La Posta casino in Boulevard was the smallest of the 11 Native …
Why poll when you can impale?
Only 4% of those questioned go to the movies every week
When I was young, my parents would yell, "What are you wasting your time at the movies for? Why not read a book?" Nowadays the parental war cry has been altered to "Stop playing video games, get the hell out …
Late filings reveal formidable fundraising clout of San Diego sheriff
Aide says lawman's office didn't know of law and learned of possible penalties from news reports of $37,500 fine levied against Sacramento mayor
In an apparent case of better late than never, a top aide to San Diego county Sheriff Bill Gore says two so-called behesting disclosure statements were filed months late by the sheriff because his office wasn't aware of the California …
Color Me Rad 5K at Petco Park
Another chance to get stuff thrown at you while you jog for charity.
Who knew rainbow-hued corn starch races were a thing? When I posted about the Run or Dye 5K a few days ago, I thought it was a quirky, one-of-a-kind endeavor. But I was so, so wrong. Judging by their website, …
A personal message to discerning San Diego cinephiles from Thomas 'Tiny' Lister
Legendary tough guy in town tonight for San Diego Latino Film Festival's screening of "K 11"
You better scream, you better shout: 'Tiny' Lister is coming to town tonight to promote his latest film, K 11, which screens at 9:30pm as part of the San Diego Latino Film Festival. 'Tiny' is an imposing character actor who …
Film critic Beth Accomando hosts Park Chan-Wook retrospective at Reading Town Square
If there's one thing everybody loves, it's unsettling investigations into creepy family dynamics. Hellooooo, Stoker! http://sandiegoreader.com/users/photos/2013/mar/08/41408/ "Hi, I'm your uncle." Stoker is the latest from Park "Oldboy" Chan-Wook. (No, not that Oldboy. This one, silly.) If you're not familiar with …
Wait, wait, wait - howcum no one told me about The Monk?
Look, I know not everyone is going to be as taken as I am with the notion of a French film that takes the notions of spiritual struggles and holiness seriously (maybe Roger Ebert?), but you could have at least …
Taking salt and pepper off The Counter
Fried avocado and olive spread are fun, but salt and pepper are burger essentials
I just have to ask: what’s the deal with burgers these days? In a day and age where the “gourmet” burger is clearly here to stay and any topping one can imagine seems to be making its way onto patties …
New releases opening this week
http://sandiegoreader.com/users/photos/2013/mar/08/41386/ "Relax! These bubbles can only be burst by bad reviews!" Storm a-comin'. No, not the silly twister in Oz the Great and Powerful that isn't one-half as scary as the twister in a similar film whose name escapes me …
Assault weapons ban to be discussed at an upcoming committee meeting
Councilmember David Alvarez will present the resolution at a council committee hearing on March 13
Councilmember David Alvarez is calling on federal and state lawmakers to reinstate the ban on military-style assault weapons, such as those used in mass shootings at an elementary school in Connecticut and a movie theatre outside of Denver, Colorado. Alvarez …
Metropolitan Opera HD Parsifal
Why won't my schedule let me see this monstrous tour de force from the Met?
I so wanted to go see the Metropolitan Opera HD broadcast of Parsifal on Saturday March 2nd. The performance is live from the Met and is shown in movie theaters across North America. The show started at 9:00 am and …