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Safari Roundup
The phone has been tested, people. I can now, as you saw yesterday, post videos ON THE GO. Watch out, there's no telling where I'll end up, or whether or not what I'm doing is legal. It was a while …
How do you spend your Friday night?
In the nascent days of my TGIF column I would get the same response frequently to a single question begged by the column's rubric – or graybrick, I suppose. That question was, "How do you spend your Friday night?" or …
The Catalina Eddy
The Catalina Eddy, a meteorological condition responsible for days-long episodes of dreary, overcast weather over San Diego, is most likely to occur in May and June. This weather pattern, which intensifies our late spring "June gloom," happens when moist marine …
Feeding Giraffes
Oh, it's exactly what it sounds like. Here's a short clip of me, feeding a couple of giraffes. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r6j6XGSyRYk
Safari
I'm at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park, about to get on some photo caravan that will take me into the "African Plains," where supposedly I'm going to feed giraffes and rhinos, if they come up to me. Oh, and …
Word of Mouth: The More Things Change...
Some critics don't like to admit it, but the most influential voice for selling theater tickets will always be word of mouth. Friends recommend a show to friends. The words and enthusiasm are immediate. According to marketing researchers, 20 years …
New Community Art Experience — Voices
Jon Block Creations will commence a monthly “visceral community arts experience” called Voices tomorrow (Friday) at the ArtLab (3536 Adams) in Normal Heights. The event runs from 7:00pm-10:00pm and features performances by singer-songwriter Jaylen Green, stand-up comedian Sindi Somers, violin …
Gator by the Bay: Video!
This weekend I hit up Gator by the Bay at the Spanish Landing Park. Music, crawfish, and people in paper hats filled the park across the street from the airport for two solid days. Want a peek at some of …
“History and Present — Czech Puppetry Theatre”
“Czech puppetry has been a major influence on the art of puppetry around the world, and indeed, on theatre itself.” Katerina Dolenska plans an illustrated talk on the history of Czech puppet theater from the 1700s to the present day. …
Daren Scott's Maiden Voyage
Daren Scott, longtime San Diego actor, recently directed his first show: Sweet Storm at New Village Arts. "Every serious actor should direct at least once," he says. "I tried to be as prepared as possible, but also worried about overthinking …
Bakers and Bloggers Unite!
San Diego food bloggers will pick up their whisks and bake items for the National Food Blogger Bake Sale, benefiting Share Our Strength and its mission to fight childhood hunger. Buy some goodies and help the 30 participants who want …
"It's Only Fair: Social Justice and the Price of a Cup of Coffee"
Didja know "coffee is the second most traded commodity in the world after oil?" San Diego Catholic Worker hosts presentation by Mario Arroyo of Catholic Relief Services and Rigo Hernandez of Cafe Virtuoso on the origins of the Fair Trade …
Is Mission Bay Gross?
Unsafe? San Diego Coastkeeper hosts “Signs of the Tide” panel examining Mission Bay’s water conditions, how it’s been changed and developed by humans, and factors in its water quality. Panelists include Rob Hutsel (San Diego River Park Foundation), Ken Schiff …
Lunch in Leucadia
If it’s Monday, it’s time for fava bean soup at Pannikin. Too early for lunch? Greek eggs may hit the spot. Though the line often snakes out the front door of this old Santa Fe Depot building, there’s plenty to …
Playing for Laughs
No two performances are the same. No two audiences either. If you're playing a comedy, accounting for these differences is tricky stuff. A joke that fizzled with the matinee audience, who just ate lunch, might bowl the evening crowd over. …
A Grand Conjunction Junction
A Grand Conjunction of four planets occurs early Wednesday morning, May 11, in the eastern sky; however, binoculars will be required to see all four planets involved. At around 4:30 a.m., during morning twilight, look low in the eastern sky …
Sir Alan's Creative Process
At last count, Sir Alan Ayckbourn had written 75 plays. That's an average of almost two a year since he switched from actor to writer in the late 1950s. So how does one of the world's most prolific playwrights pen …