Latvia defines itself on its own terms, apart from its history of being subjugated by Imperial Poland, Sweden, Lithuania, Germany, and Russia. Latvian is now the language taught in schools, Latvia restaurants are proudly localvore, …
April 10, 2025
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On the road: Latvia, then and now
Gonzo Report: Keni Yarbro provides a musical cocoon at Duke's La Jolla
“Occasionally, we need to chase the younger ones out, they have no fear of people,” Katie tells me when asked the oddest thing she’s seen as a server at Duke’s La Jolla. She’s referring to …
April 10, 2025
Pop goes San Diego, April 10-13, 2025
Felix Cartal and Avi SnowUpcoming EventFelix Cartal and Avi SnowSaturday, April 12, 2025, 7:30 p.m.Music Box, 1337 India Street, San DiegoAge Limit: 18+MoreCanadian DJ and electronic dance music producer Felix Cartal made his recorded debut …
April 10, 2025
Gayle Skidmore's ode to her hymnist ancestor
A fire so devastating, the firefighters wouldn’t move in to put it out. Sounds outrageous. Sounds horrifying. But that’s the move an alcoholic fire chief made — or rather, didn’t make — at the Ashtabula …
April 10, 2025
Live Five: Jemille Vialet, Swami John Reis & the Bed of Nails, Gabriele Dagrezio, Matt Heinecke, Ben Benavente
Jemille Vialet at University Club Atop Symphony TowersApril 10Originally based in the Virgin Islands before relocating to San Diego, singer-pianist Jemille Vialet specializes in lounge and beach vibe music, with a variety show repertoire that covers …
April 10, 2025
The return of the Reader crossword
When the Reader ceased its print edition, I expected disappointment. Heck, I was disappointed myself. What I did not expect was the particular brand of disappointment related to the loss of our crossword puzzle. But …
April 10, 2025