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Street Style, Halloween Edition: Zombies
I am obsessed with Halloween. When October rolls around, I hit up just about every Halloween themed party there is. On Saturday night I dragged my husband to a Zombie Morp put on by Circle Circle dot dot at Queen …
Around the World in 80 Days at Lamb's Players
Brian Rickel & Jon Lorenz/photo by JT MacMillan A "give it another week" opening night. Laura Eason adapted Jules Verne's adventure novel (1873) for the stage. Lamb's had most of the logistics pretty much in place. But many scenes felt …
Paint O'Keeffe's Calla Lily
Wine & Canvas is teaching a class on how to paint Georgia O'Keeffe's "Calla Lily." This class will fall on Tuesday, October 30, at 6 p.m., and includes wine, art materials, and painting instruction. Wine & Canvas will meet at …
Greenroom Writers Workshop
Nonprofit arts organization So Say We All offers a free writing workshop called "If Life Had a Remote Control" as part of the Greenroom Writers Workshop series at Space 4 Art (325 15th St) on Monday, October 15, at 7 …
Pumpkin Palooza
Suzie's Farm CSA is hosting Pumpkin Palooza on Saturday, October 20, from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. "We’re opening up the fields for you to come on down and pick your own pumpkins for the fall season. Whether you want …
Slow food event
http://sandiegoreader.com/users/photos/2012/oct/13/33484/ Slow Food Urban San Diego, a chapter of the nonprofit organization Slow Food International, is fundraising to support the organic practices of 4H students. The event features a student-raised organic-fed 4H Berkeshire pig. "Chefs will be preparing tastes of …
The Trestle at Pope Lick Creek, at Moxie
Photo credit: Daren Scott What sounds like an untoward oxymoron's an actual place: Pope Lick is a creek near Fisherville, Kentucky. An old, 90-foot high trestle spans it. Since at least three people died while walking across, today a chain …
Street Style, Little Italy: Where are the Italians?
In Little Italy, I expected to find aging Italian men sitting on benches smoking cigars while wearing well-made leather shoes. At the very least I was certain there would be a mustached Italian barber or a pizza maker spinning dough …
Kita y Fernanda at Mo`olelo
On paper, Dona Silva Valderama and daughter Fernanda are documented immigrants from Mexico. They live in a big house in McAllen, Texas. Dona Silva's wealthy husband lives in Mexico and visits on occasion. On paper, Concha and daughter Kita don't …
Kids free in October
During the entire month of October, kids (under 11 and 12; varies at locations) get in free at over 100 locations including the San Diego Zoo and the Safari Park, Birch Aquarium at Scripps, the Reuben H. Fleet Science Center, …
North Park Street Style, A Sweet Ride
http://sandiegoreader.com/users/photos/2012/oct/11/33404/ Name: Daniel Ross Age: 26 Occupation: Hair Stylist/Musician Favorite Wardrobe Pieces: A cuff Bracelet he picked up at the Crypt in Hillcrest and his prosthetic fangs I love Daniel's Aldo boots. He scored them at The Buffalo Exchange. Daniel …
Truly Bloody
On Friday and Saturday, October 26-27, 1202 (1202 University Ave), Hillcrest's new nightlife venue hosts Truly Bloody, two nights of no cover dancing among "ghoulish go-go dancers." 1202 is also judging a True Blood-inspired costume contest with categories like best …
In Pursuit of Balance
Village Vino Wine Bar (4095 Adams Ave) in Kensington is hosting In Pursuit of Balance, a wine tasting event featuring five wines that "honor and recognize the growing group of California Pinot Noir and Chardonnay producers committed to balance, non-manipulation …
Bats in the Belfry
Home ec studio (2225 30th St) in North Park offers "Bats in the Bellfry," a class that teaches the art of how to appliqué. The class is open to ages 8-80 and will be taught on Sunday, October 21 from …
Three Thursday writing workshops
Tomorrow kicks off the first day of the Fall for Writing Conference hosted by San Diego Writers, Ink at the Ink Spot (710 13th St Studio 210). "Show--Don't Tell: How to Move the Audience from Reading to Experiencing" runs from …
Volleyball Benefit
Spike for the Cause Volleyball Benefit hosts a 4-on-4 reverse coed grass tournament in which each team is guaranteed 6 games. The tournament begins on Saturday, October 13 from 3:00-11:00 p.m. at Mandell-Weiss Eastgate City Park (4161 Eastgate Mall). Registration …
Myth Asana Workshop
Yoga instructor Teresa Austin teaches Myth Asana Workshop on Saturday, October 20, at Namaste Yoga Center in Ocean Beach (4893 Voltaire St. Suite B). This all-levels workshop runs from 1-4 p.m. and explores the mythology behind various yoga poses. http://sandiegoreader.com/users/photos/2012/oct/10/33278/ …
Your Week: October 11-17
Thursday | 11 NOTES TO OUR SONS AND DAUGHTERS Directed by Philipp Scholz Rittermann, his “stylized black and white photographic exhibition features more than 30 diverse San Diegans with an emphasis on the ‘wisdom’ of their life’s journey.” Mingle with …
Downtown San Diego Street Style: Goth Girls
http://sandiegoreader.com/users/photos/2012/oct/09/33236/ I take pity on San Diego Goths. I imagine they sweat a ton what with our constant sunshine Names: Katt and Rose Hammond. They are cousins not twin goth sisters. Rose, the one in the docs, told me her …