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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 | …
Casino games, New Year's Eve, and a two-year anniversary at Go Lounge
Rock and roll venue celebrates their biggest tradition tonight.
When I first visited The Go Lounge (7123 El Cajon Boulevard - La Mesa) in May, owner Marcus told me he was big on traditions. As such, the quirky rock and roll bar has played host to customary meals including …
Write Out Loud: imagine a world without books
Every year Write Out Loud, the popular company that performs stories, plays, and poems has a Big Read. This year it's Ray Bradbury's Fahrenheit 451. In April, the group will offer "community reads" and panel discussions. They also encourage students …
Street Style, Fashion Valley: It's all about the details
http://sandiegoreader.com/users/photos/2012/dec/28/37592/ There is nothing cuter than a well-dressed couple. I found Moira Lewis and Blake Hunter browsing the racks at Anthropologie at Fashion Valley Mall a few days after Christams. Moira is an elementary school teacher while Blake is an …
New Year’s Eve Yacht Party
Hop aboard the Inspiration Hornblower to bring in the New Year.
Of course, if you’re especially thrilled (or astonished, as the case may be) that 2012 is coming to a close, you can hop on board “the largest private charter yacht in SoCal.” The seventh annual New Year’s Eve San Diego …
Artist's Reception at Cirello's Working Studio Gallery
"I grew up in San Diego, in a big family -- I've got three older sisters," says Matthew Cirello of Cirello Gallery. "My mom's always been artistic; she did stained glass window design, and now does custom landscaping. She was …
Slug & Tug: art/music of Tijuana and Mexicali in Normal Heights
Snail Trail Media premiers adventure documentaries from Tijuana and Mexicali at VISUAL
http://sandiegoreader.com/users/photos/2012/dec/28/37584/ DSEK World A few months ago, my friend Hugo (aka MOISTRIX) and I went to Mexicali, Mexico with a video camera, a tentative plan, and a mission: to document the music scene that continues to bring us back to …
The year in post-(re)view
Reviewing a year of theater on deadline's like trying to take the pulse of a lion on the move. Omissions come to mind immediately. Here are a few: TOM STEPHENSON. What a year he had! In Cygnet's radio version of …
Special New Year's Day Spreckels Organ Concert in Balboa Park
Ever since John D. Spreckels gifted the City of San Diego with the largest outdoor pipe organ in America (almost 100 years ago), concerts at the pavilion in Balboa Park have been free to the public. Organists come from all …
2012 was a hard year in La Mesa
I just hope there isn't another one marked "Dreams" in the next lot over.
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San Diego Street Style: Best of 2012
http://sandiegoreader.com/users/photos/2012/oct/26/34396/ I spotted Lauren Pope at Influx in Golden Hill back in October. I love the simplicity of Lauren's look. She has a very modern Audrey Hepburn vibe. Her purple suede skirt was a thrift store score and her glasses …
North County NYE at Stone Brewing
EDIT: This event has sold out. With the exception of a handful of restaurants doing special pre-fixe menus and a few hotels offering either a Singles Soiree or a Family Friendly Affair, there's really not much happening in North County …
An "Unforgettable" outtake
I came across this anecdote while researching a history column. I won't have room for it but wanted to share. It comes from William Manchester's Goodbye Darkness. Call it "Out & About on Guadalcanal, October, 1942." "Guadalcanal is not a …
Best San Diego Events: December 27-January 2
Thursday | 27VAMP BEST OF 2012So Say We All dedicates this December storytelling and live literature performance showcase to celebrating their favorite performers of 2012: Jessica Ruane, April Ventura, Ryan Bradford, Pat Johnson, Justin Hudnall, Holland Holzer, Laura Condi, Brian …
Street Style, worst trends of 2012: mom jeans and mullet dresses
While snapping street style photos for the Reader I often ask my subjects what their biggest fashion pet peeves are. The following are the top five most common offensives listed: UGG Boots--Just about every San Diegan I ask to name …
Scrooge in Rouge at Diversionary
I wonder if Charles Dickens had any idea how much "A Christmas Carol" would proliferate. Come the yuletide season, there are different versions in every American city. A note to budding theater critics (along with encouragement to keep going and …