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Tomato Fight!
On July 14, Tomato Battle comes to San Diego (404 Euclid Ave). Each year, thousands throng to the event in various cities for live music, dancing, alcohol, and nearly 300,000 pounds of roma tomatoes. The event opens at 1 p.m. …
Acting in the Moment (of Uncertainty), Part Three
The night the lights went out. Scripps Ranch Theatre's new play program, "Out on a Limb," had its inaugural opening last Friday. Led by Producer/Program Director Robert May, actors did full productions of three one-act plays.. "The theater seats 118," …
Beach Visit: Cabrillo National Monument
Cabrillo National Monument (1800 Cabrillo Memorial Dr) was founded in 1542 when explorer Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo anchored his flagship there. The monumental statue of Cabrillo was erected under President Coolidge, and the park has been of interest to numerous presidents …
You Can't Sneak On
All Julia Lucas had to do in the women’s 5,000 meters was take it easy, stay with the pack and make sure she came in third or even fourth. Heck, fifth might have been good enough. Going into the race …
Mid County Independence Day Celebrations
The July 4th celebration begins early in Rancho Bernardo. The Spirit of the Fourth celebration begins with a pancake breakfast at 8AM in Webb Park. The parade sounds off at 3:30PM. Evening fireworks may be viewed at the Middle School …
San Diego 4th of July Fireworks and Parades
Aside from those offered by SeaWorld, LEGOLAND, and the San Diego County Fair at Del Mar, there are five official viewing locations from which to see San Diego’s firework displays. Each site will be accessible by shuttle buses that will …
North County Fireworks
For North County residents who prefer to stay local on July 4th, there are parades, picnics, bands, and fireworks being sponsored by Oceanside, Vista, Fallbrook, Valley Center, and Escondido. Oceanside’s annually Traditional Independence Day Parade begins at 10AM. The parade …
As You Like It at the Old Globe
Run to it! Dana Green's doing a spectacular Rosalind, one of Shakespeare's smartest women, and the Adrian Noble-directed production's a wall-to-wall charmer. The play begins upside-down. Conniving Duke Frederick banishes his brother, Duke Senior. The scene's portrayed vividly at the …
Beach Visit: Blacks Beach (Nudity Optional)
Blacks Beach isn't the easiest beach to find. If you Google "Blacks Beach," a number of unhelpful sites pop up with cryptic directions, faraway entrances, miles-long hikes, and no real address. But here's the easiest way to the somewhat secluded …
Beach Visit: Imperial Beach
I'm on a mission this summer to visit San Diego beaches, especially the ones I've never been to. Here is the first one: Imperial Beach. When we visited, the beach was dotted with sunbathers, umbrellas, and kids playing. The vibe …
Pseudo-Wars
J.T. Rogers' Blood & Gifts- at the La Jolla Playhouse - evolves into an intricate saga about the Russia-Afghanistan War. Though Rogers presents the information clearly, I suggest reading the program notes first. They give a useful timeline for the …
Historic Night?
“Guess what he just did? He broke the Olympic Trials Record of Steve Prefontaine. Is that destiny? [He] did it at Hayward field. He’s also an Oregon Duck. He also trains in Oregon and he beat Bernard Lagat for the …
How Fast is Your 5K?
The 5,000 meters Olympic Trial final is Thursday night at 7:15 for the women and 7:38 for the men. Local coverage is on NBC Sports Network at 9 pm. Most of us know how long it takes us to run …
Food Truck Night
Photo by Michael Parks Tonight and every Tuesday night from 6-9 p.m. at 34th and Adams is Tasty Truck Tuesday. The trucks tonight included Thai 1 On, Slow Cal BBQ, Pierogi Truck, Opera Caffe, Groggy’s Fat Sandwiches, and a couple …
Summer Immersion
Summer Immersion in yoga means consistency, guidance, and a set schedule for yoga practice. Sarah Clark, the immersion instructor states, "This 3-week course is a unique opportunity to dive deep into this ancient wisdom tradition, integrating the benefits of the …
Out and About in Julian, 1925
A hundred years from now, students may study the movies of the past not for the plot or techniques but to comb the backgrounds for details from the period. We probably have no idea what they'll find important: technology, density …
Crow's Pose
I started practicing yoga about a year ago and have yet to master the Crow's Pose. The pose, or asana in Sanskrit, strengthens the arms, wrists, abdominal muscles, and opens the groins and upper back. The pose requires that the …
Harmony, Kansas, at Diversionary Theatre
The premise of the world premiere musical sounds formulaic: gay men gather on Monday nights to sing choral music and find respite from their rural neighbors. And the story's slow to take shape, since Anna K. Jacobs (music) and Bill …
Joe vs The Volcano, The Musical, at Lamb's Players
John Patrick Shanley's 1990 movie script has a Scrooge-like, shocked into living arc. Joe Banks drags through his days under harsh fluorescent lights as an "advertising librarian." His only signs of life are aches and pains. Hypochondria? Maybe not. A …
108 Sun Salutations
Pilgrimage of the Heart Yoga (3301 Adams Ave) celebrates summer with 108 Sun Salutations, a challenging and exhilarating 2-hour class in which students and teachers join together to complete a foundational yoga sequence that takes a mind-body approach in order …