In the March issue, I shared serious concerns from San Diegans about the abuse of power of our elected officials and that their constituents are “fed up” with being the victims.
As I expressed, we have a major dilemma on our hands. As taxpaying members of the City of San Diego and State of California, it should be obvious that the people currently in office have closed their eyes and ears to their constituents. Their actions prove they have no concept of cause and effect.
San Diegans are saying, “We are done with this abusive control and power trip of our elected officials, and we’re going to push back.”
In my entire life I have not experienced these levels of distrust and disrespect that San Diegans are expressing about these politicians, starting with the ones in Sacramento.
Reality is that our elected officials in Sacramento, Senator Toni Atkins, and the legislators, including Assemblyman Chris Ward, started this by making “density at all costs” their mantra and campaign.
And now, at the local level, we have the same happening at an even more extreme rate, which is driven by Mayor Gloria, who would gladly have all neighborhoods be demolished and redeveloped with 20-story high rises that resemble New York or Chicago, even worse, Miami.
At the same time, our elected officials (from Sacramento to San Diego) are doing everything they can to stop home ownership and create a culture that promotes landlord-controlled rents and living standards. Based on the perceived intentions, San Diego will be the largest corporate owned landlord city in the country, if they have their way.
In the issue, on page 3, an article refers to a lawsuit that was filed this past month to challenge the San Diego City Council’s recent approval of so-called “Sustainable Development Areas” (SDAs). According to the lawsuit, these new boundaries would incentivize construction of multi-unit backyard apartments on more than 4,600 additional acres in predominantly single-family neighborhoods.
As I mentioned in the March issue, recent research shows that in the past few years, speculators — big and small all over the country — have bought properties in lower-income, usually minority, neighborhoods, because they were cheap. They rent or leave them vacant and wait for the neighborhood to change and for prices to go up — or redevelop them.
With only minimal affordability and length of affordability
requirements, this expansion is likely to lead to gentrification, displacement, and higher housing costs in these relatively affordable neighborhoods.
And we wonder why people are being displaced and there are more homeless on the streets?
Can there be a “cause and effect” taking place, thanks to our elected officials?
Add to that, crime is happening daily and there’s nothing that can be done to stop the offenders, including shoplifting and assaults on local businesses.
That’s because the folks in Sacramento, same as the above, don’t want to deal with the offenders, including those creating the fentanyl crisis. I am referring to drug dealers. Certain elected officials are concerned that dealers aren’t aware that they may be selling methamphetamines or cocaine containing fentanyl.
Fact is that fentanyl poisoning is now the leading cause of death for young adults in the United States. So, our elected officials in Sacramento are defending deadly drug dealers rather than protecting the victims of fentanyl poisoning and their grieving families. Drug dealers are winning this effort, and lives are being lost daily.
If we don’t get tough on crime, it will destroy families and communities. Look at San Francisco!
Back to the subject of housing, as San Diegans continue to push back against Mayor Todd Gloria’s effort to vastly increase housing density in our older, single-family neighborhoods, he offers no provision for desperately needed parks, libraries, schools, street and sidewalk repairs and upgrades, and other basic infrastructure.
As part of his so-called “Housing Action Plan 2.0” package of “reforms,” Mayor Gloria is now attempting to implement a state policy (SB10) that encourages developers and outside, for-profit investors to buy up singlefamily homes in residential zones and replace them with up to 10 units of rental housing. But the mayor has not offered a credible, comprehensive plan or funding mechanism to provide adequate infrastructure to the handle this huge increase in density. In fact, the city of San Diego now has a $5.3 Billion infrastructure deficit, which continues to increase daily.
This statement is also worth repeating…for everyone who has been dealing with the mayor’s density driven agenda, let’s not mince words, this is a scraping of single-family neighborhoods for profit and at the expense of homeowners, future homeowners, and renters, with NO environmental impact reports, NO public review, NO parking, and NO common sense!
The 2023 Mission Hills Garden Walk continues to be a much-loved gardening tradition with tickets almost sold out. Celebrating the 25th annual garden walk, this year’s variety of gardens will be sure to offer ideas for anyone thinking of making changes in their own gardens or to just wishing to stroll through and enjoy the beauty of each one. The walk will include a few spectacular gardens from past years in addition to wonderful gardens not yet seen. One of the community’s favorite gardens has been renovated, and its owners promise lots of surprises. The Garden Walk will again be held on the Saturday of Mother’s Day weekend, May 13 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tickets should be purchased in advance ($35) at www.missionhillsgardenclub.org. There is no zguarantee tickets will be available the day of the walk.
This year’s Garden Walk will again include a scavenger hunt with a prize for all youth finding the treasures in the gardens. Admission is free for children 10 and under, however strollers are not allowed in the gardens. To assure safety again this year, participants will select a time slot for starting the walk, with a limited number of individuals in any one garden at
a time. The Garden Walk is designed to be approximately a two-mile route through Mission Hills, starting at the Mission Hills Nursery at 1525 Fort Stockton, where participants will pick up their map and wrist band at their selected time. Free Trolly service will be available to take participants from one end of the route to the other for those who may not want to walk the entire way.
The Mission Hills Garden Club, established in 1997, is a non-profit, community service organization dedicated to educating, engage, beautify, and give back. Proceeds from the annual Garden Walk support community improvement projects. Recently the Garden Club has installed a fence along the golf course on Juan Street, replaced the benches at the Pioneer Park tennis courts, and is repainting the mural along Goldfinch south of Sutter Street. Past community enhancement projects have included supporting the Gecko Garden at Grant Elementary School, restoration of Allen Canyon, plantings at Pioneer Park and Presidio Park, as well as scholarships to students studying agriculture and related fields.
San Diegans promoting sensible growth and responsible residential density are suing the City over its decision to encourage multiunit construction in large areas of the city, without proper planning, realistic access to transit, wildfire risk assessment, or adequate funding for sufficient parks, schools, streets and sidewalks, and other basic infrastructure.
The lawsuit -- filed Friday, April 7 -- challenges the San Diego City Council’s recent approval of socalled “Sustainable Development Areas” (SDAs). These new boundaries would incentivize construction of multi-unit backyard apartments on more than 4,600 additional acres in predominantly single-family neighborhoods. Additional acreage includes areas in designated “Specific Plans” that were ignored by the Planning Department’s staff report.
These newly-designated SDA’s encompass more than 50 percent of the acreage zoned for singlefamily homes. This vast area includes high-threat fire hazard zones. SDAs would incentivize high-density development up to one mile from an existing or planned bus stop or trolley station. The city’s claim that residents will walk a mile to transit is contradicted by
numerous federal, state, and local studies that show a steep decline in transit use when buses and trolley stops are located more than a halfmile from homes or apartments.
Four city council members opposed the city’s zoning changes, citing concerns about increased traffic and air pollution, the lack of funding for infrastructure (aggravated by a $4.3 Billion infrastructure deficit), and the need for environmental review of the real-world impacts of this huge density increase.
“These so-called “Sustainable Development Areas” would in fact push high-density development
farther from transit, worsening traffic congestion, air pollution, and greenhouse gas emissions,” said Tom Mullaney of Livable San Diego.
Neighbors For A Better San Diego (NFABSD), a grassroots community organization with more than three thousand members, strongly supports this legal challenge. Said NFABSD chair Geoff Hueter, “This isn’t about whether we should be building more housing, but whether that housing should be added near transit, or a mile away. NFABSD’s analysis confirms that the adopted SDA can support more than two
million new homes, or 20 times San Diego’s Regional Housing Needs Allocation (108,026).
“These figures contradict the narrative that including unfunded future transit stops and expanding the SDA to one mile walking distance is the only way to address San Diego’s housing needs. Instead, the City needs to take a hard look at why existing density bonuses have failed to spur enough development on our commercial and transit corridors, where it makes the most sense from the standpoint of climate action and transit equity,” Hueter said.
The Art Glass Guild is a non-profit art education center, focused on supporting local glass artists as well as other San Diego non-profits with art related programs benefiting the community.
“This is a wonderful opportunity to view beautiful glass work created by local artists, to enjoy a day out with family and friends, as well as support our local economy,” says Linda Indalecio, fused glass artist and member of The Art Glass Guild.
The Show is free to the public and pet friendly.
Talented and skilled artists will present their beautiful artwork.
The Art Glass Guild will be hosting its 2023 Spring Patio Show from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday and Sunday, May 13 and 14 as 1770 Village Place, Spanish Village Art Center in Balboa Park.
This show is the largest Art Glass show in Southern California and is focused on showcasing art created by local San Diego Glass Artists. Visitors will see the patio full of juried artists exhibiting their creations as they stroll through Spanish Village Art Center in Balboa Park. Beautiful art glass exhibiting techniques such as blown, fused, torch, stained, cast, etched and mosaic will be on display. There will be entertainment for all including, demonstrations featuring torch-work, and glass cutting, as well as an area for children and adults alike to create their own unique mosaic art piece to take home.
Continuing care retirement communities (CCRCs) are communities designed for seniors that offer a range of services, from independent living to assisted living, nursing care and even memory care. These communities are becoming increasingly popular as seniors look for ways to maintain their independence and quality of life as they age. They are one option in a growing pantheon of options available to seniors who decide that their longtime family home may no longer be appropriate.
First, some of the benefits and challenges of CCRCs, then some things to think about as you decide if a CCRC is the right option for you.
Security and safety. CCRCs are designed to provide a safe and secure environment. Many communities have gated entrances, security personnel, and emergency response systems in place, which can give seniors and their families peace of mind.
Access to healthcare. Most CCRCs have on-site healthcare facilities that provide medical care, therapy, and rehabilitation services. This can be particularly beneficial for those with chronic conditions or who require on-going medical care. It can also be attractive for couples where one needs a higher level of supportthan the other.
Social life. Staying active and engaged is often cited as one of the most important factors in successful and healthy retirement. Living in a CCRC can be an excellent way
for seniors to socialize and stay engaged with others. Many communities offer a range of activities and events, such as exercise classes, game nights, and cultural outings.
Maintenance-free living. CCRCs often offer maintenance - free living, which means that you don’t have to worry about maintaining your home or yard. This can be a significant benefit for those who no longer have the energy or physical ability to keep up with the demands of homeownership.
Continuum of care. One of the most significant advantages of CCRCs is that they provide a continuum of care. This means that as people age and their needs change, they can move from independent living to assisted living and then to skilled nursing care, all within the same community. This can be particularly important for couples who may have different care needs.
CCRCs are not without their challenges.
Cost. The cost of living in a CCRC can be a significant barrier. CCRCs typically require a large upfront fee, as well as ongoing monthly fees. This can be a substantial financial burden, particularly for those on a fixed income.
Lack of independence. Living in a CCRC can sometimes feel like living in a bubble. Seniors may feel like they are living in a controlled environment, with restrictions on their ability to come and go as they please. This can be particularly challenging for seniors who are used to living independently. And irksome neighbors may be closer and harder to avoid.
Limited options. The flip side to having amenities and services can be that they may be somewhat limited. For example, the food options may
San Diego Junior Theatre (SDJT), the nation’s longest - running youth theatre program, has exciting news to share. Joey Price is thenew artistic director, effective June 1.
Price is an SDJT alum who has been working in San Francisco and New
York as an actor, director, podcaster and educator. He worked as a teaching artist and director in public schools and summer camps with the San Francisco Arts Education Project and was a longtime performer and teacher at theUpright Citizens Brigade in New York City. Price will complete his master’s degree in Educational Theatre in New York prior to moving back to San Diego for this position.
Price was a Junior Theatre student and performer for eight years and after directing a student-produced production of “Company,” he knew he wanted to make a career in the performing arts.
“It’s so wonderful to be returning to this place that set me up for success. I think an organization like JT offers so much to all young people, regardless of whether they end up pursuing a career in the arts. We’re able to teach them about collaboration, problem-
be limited, and there may be a lack of cultural events or activities. This will depend heavily on the strength and resources of the CCRC that you choose.
Long waitlists. Some CCRCs have long waitlists, which can be frustrating for those who are eager to move into a community. This can also be challenging for families who are trying to plan for their loved one’s future.
Lack of customization. CCRCs often have a one-size-fits-all approach, which means that you may not be able to customize your living spaces to suit your needs and preferences. In some cases, you might be renting an apartment rather than buying a condo. This can be particularly challenging for people who have specific health or mobility needs.
If you decide to consider a CCRC, look carefully at the level of care that may be available, the amenities and activities they offer, and the quality of the environment and the food served. For example, my mother’s community can accommodate up to skilled nursing in some cases, while others may only be able to provide limited assistance. Ultimately, the decision to move into a CCRC is a personal one that should be based on individual needs, preferences, and financial circumstances.
This column is prepared by Rick Brooks, CFA®, CFP®. Brooks is director/investment management with Blankinship & Foster, LLC, a wealth advisory firm specializing in financial planning and investment management for people preparing for retirement. Brooks can be reached at (858) 755-5166, or by email at rbrooks@bfadvisors. com. Brooks and his family live in Mission Hills.
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Scientists are elated with the recent birth of the world’s second successfully cloned Przewalski’s horse, supporting the concept that cloning can be used as a viable tool for genetic rescue and contribute to new options for fostering resilience and genetic sustainability of endangered species. The foal, born February 17, 2023 to a domestic surrogate mare, is a clone of a male Przewalski’s horse stallion whose living cell line was cryopreserved over 40 years ago in the San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance Biodiversity Bank’s Frozen Zoo®.
The world’s first cloned Przewalski’s horse, Kurt, is the genetic twin of the new foal, as he was born in August 2020 from the same stallion’s living cell line. The birth of the second Przewalski’s horse clone, still to be named, and the 2020 birth of Kurt, are a result of a partnership between nonprofit Revive & Restore, the animal cloning company ViaGen Pets & Equine, and San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance, to bring back genetic diversity to the endangered Przewalski’s horse species.
“The most transformative moments in conservation happen when the brightest minds collaborate and discover new possibilities for wildlife,” said Paul A. Baribault, president and chief executive officer, San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance. “Our work to rescue endangered species is possible because we’ve come together as an alliance of conservationists, whose goal is to help create a world where all life thrives. We are inspired by this incredible achievement and the impact it will have on Przewalski’s horses worldwide.”
Until the recent birth of this Przewalski’s horse foal, cloning had only successfully produced a single individual of any endangered species. This foal’s birth provides evidence that cloning is an increasingly viable means for species conservation and that the objectives of using cloning for population management can be more fully assured.
“This is a big deal for conservation,” said Ryan Phelan, co-founder and executive director of Revive & Restore. “Cloning as a tool for genetic rescue has been underutilized. Here, we have increasing evidence that cloning is a viable strategy to revive lost genetic diversity in endangered species.”
“Having two stallions of a genetically valuable line is a huge boost for the conservation of the species,” explained Ben Novak, lead scientist at Revive & Restore. “It means twice the potential to revive genetic diversity in this species.”
Formerly extinct in the wild, the Przewalski’s horse has survived for the past 40 years almost entirely in zoos around the world, and nearly all of the surviving horses are related to just 12 Przewalski’s horses born in native habitats. Ongoing reintroductions of Przewalski’s horses into their native
habitats have established several herds in grasslands in China and Mongolia.
“He has been a healthy, amazing foal from birth,” said Blake Russell, president of ViaGen Pets & Equine, describing the new Przewalski’s horse foal. “He was up and nursing within a few minutes, and only slows down for his regular naps. We are thrilled to be a part of this effort and look forward to more milestones ahead.”
The new foal will eventually be moved from his birthplace at ViaGen Pets & Equine’s cloning facility in Texas to the San Diego Zoo Safari Park. Kurt was moved from ViaGen Pets & Equine’s facility to the Safari Park in March 2021. Przewalski’s horses normally live in groups, where a youngster secures their place in the herd from their mother. Because the foal and Kurt were not born into a herd, San Diego Zoo Safari Park wildlife care experts are working to ensure that Kurt, and eventually the new foal, gain the unique behavioral language they will need to interact and thrive among the larger herd of Przewalski’s horses at the Safari Park. Kurt is currently learning the language of being a wild horse from his companion, Holly, a young female of his own species. The plan is for Kurt and the new foal to become breeding stallions when they reach maturity at about three to four years of age.
Not only is Viz as handsome as can be, but he is also a lifesaving hero. Viz, who is a two-year old, border collie, hound mix, was recently a blood donor for a puppy in our care who needed a transfusion. He saved the puppy’s life. But although the puppy quickly found a home, poor Viz has been waiting for more than 400 days in our care. Viz loves playing in water and snuggling up to his favorite person. He is currently in a foster home and has become besties with his foster dog brother, so he may enjoy having a friend in his new home, too. Although he can be shy at first, if you just give him a little time to feel comfortable and get to know you, he will show you what a loving and devoted companion he truly is. Do you have a calm household that’s in need of furry hero? Call us today to arrange an introduction with Viz.
He is currently available for adoption and living in a foster home. To arrange an introduction, please call 619-299-7012 or by email at info@sdhumane.org.
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Taz is a BIG boy with a BIG heart. This staff favorite, who is seven years old, is a social guy who loves being near his favorite people but would do best with a savvy adopter who can read his cues when he’s starting to feel a little overwhelmed. Yes, he’s large and in charge and will need a special diet plan to assist those joints of his, but most of all, what he needs is a warm spot to lay near you and some chin scratches on demand. Taz would also like to be the apple of your eye and the only furry friend in the home, as he’s indicated he’s not a fan of other animals.
He is currently residing at the Oceanside Campus (cats/small animals), located at 572 Airport Road in Oceanside. To learn more, call 619-299-7012 or by email at info@sdhumane.org.
Lions, Tigers & Bears, San Diego’s only accredited big cat and bear sanctuary, will host its annual Wild in the Country fundraiser from 2 to 6 p.m., Saturday, May 20. The gala will feature special guest hosts Jagger and Kristi from Magic 92.5 FM, a live performance featuring New York Broadway stars Sandra Joseph and Ron Bohmer, lead actors in “Phantom of the Opera,” “Les Misérables” and more and dinner by “Chef to the Stars” and owner of Pamplemousse Grille Jeffrey Strauss.
Wild in the Country is the sanctuary’s largest and most impactful fundraiser of the year. All proceeds will benefit the sanctuary’s 65-plus exotic and ranch animal residents, providing food, enrichment, habitat maintenance and veterinary care and provide the opportunity to rescue even more big cats and bears in need.
“Our team rescued eight new animals in the past year alone,” said Bobbi Brink, founder and director of Lions Tigers & Bears. “As a nonprofit, donations from generous supporters help us fund these cross-country rescue missions and lifetime care for deserving animals that come into our care. We can’t wait to welcome our longtime supporters and firsttime visitors to learn about the work that we do.”
Guests may bid on exclusive items in the silent and live auctions, including travel packages and luxury goods and will have the opportunity to walk around the sanctuary to visit the rescued animals and the stories that brought them to their lifetime home through Lions Tigers & Bears’ lifesaving work.
Tickets for the event must be purchased in advance and are available at three different levels:
Platinum level (adult): $350, includes premier reserved seating, one hour VIP pre-event reception with hors d’oeuvres and a welcome drink and a unique “Feed with a Keeper Experience,” where guests 18-plus can help feed one big cat and or bear
• Gold level (adult): $200, includes preferred reserved seating, one-hour pre-event reception with hors d’oeuvres
• Silver level (adult): $150, includes general admission and open seating
• Child (all levels): $50
To purchase tickets or learn how to become a sponsor, visit lionstigersandbears.org/our-events/wild-in-the-country.
San Diego Blood Bank and the San Diego Padres have announced the date for their 7th annual Summer Blood Drive. The event will take place from 9a.m. to 6 p.m., Wednesday, May 31 at Petco Park’s Gallagher Square.
All donors will receive a limited-edition Padres Summer Blood Drive T-shirt, access to free parking in the Lexus Premier Parking Lot (subject to availability), and access to two complimentary tickets to the June 7 game against the Seattle Mariners (while supplies last).
“We look forward to another great blood drive with the Padres” said San Diego Blood Bank CEO Doug Morton. “During the summer months, it can be challenging to collect enough blood to meet the needs of hospital patients. We’re grateful for this opportunity to replenish our supply and help those in need. It’s inspiring to see the community come together for such an important cause.”
“The Padres are proud to be able to continue their partnership with the San Diego Blood Bank through the sixth annual Summer Blood Drive,” said Padres senior vice president of Community & Military Affairs Tom Seidler. “With an ever-growing need, hosting these blood drives helps provide resources for those patients in need with a goal of helping to supply the blood blank during the summer months.”
San Diego Padres have partnered with San Diego Blood Bank in support of community health by hosting six consecutive years of summer blood drives to date. Since 2017, more than 2,698 pints of blood have gone on to support thousands of patients in Southern California hospitals.
To be eligible to donate blood, you must be at least 17 years old, weigh at least 114 pounds, and be in general good health. Appointments will be honored first, walk-ins welcome. Eligible blood donors are encouraged to schedule an appointment at http://www.sandiegobloodbank.org/Padres or by calling 619-400-8251.
It’s that time of the year to enjoy and celebrate Cinco de Mayo celebrations throughout the county, especially those at Diane Powers’ Bazaar del Mundo Restaurants. Casa Guadalajara, Casa de Pico and Casa de Bandini have it all with live mariachi music, folkloric dancers, authentic Mexican cuisine, frothy margaritas, and tequila specials.
Casa Guadalajara, located at 4105 Taylor Street in Old Town San Diego, will have a special celebration on Friday, May 5. The festivities will include live entertainment such as mariachis, Ballet Folklorico dancers, food and drink specials, giveaways, street vendors and more. Additional information is available at www.casaguadalajara.com.
Casa de Pico, located at 5500 Grossmont Center Drive in La Mesa, will offer “cheers” all day long with tequila and beer specials and Folkloric dancers and live musicians that will roam the restaurant and tequila giveaways will happen throughout Saturday, May 5. More information is offered at www.casadepico.com.
Casa de Bandini, located at 1901 Calle Barcelona at The Forum Carlsbad, will offer giveaways and tequila specials from CaliFino, Patron, Casamigos, and Don Julio will be happening throughout the day. Live entertainment including a Mexican trio and Ballet Folklorico dancers will kick off the fiesta, which will extend into the restaurant’s parking lot for ample seating. A festive taco cart will be open outside of the restaurant selling carne asada street tacos as a quick food option. For additional information, visit www.casadebandini.com.
Diane Powers’ restaurants, that include Casa Guadalajara, Casa de Pico and Casa de Bandini, have earned numerous awards, including, the Gold Medallion Award by the San Diego Restaurant Association, the “Award of Excellence” by Zagat Surveys and several first-place prizes at the Ensenada International Seafood Fair.
All reflect Powers’ love of delicious Mexican flavors as well as her design expertise, creative use of brilliant festive color and adherence to the spirit of the Latin American marketplace and Mexican flavors. Powers has traveled throughout the world to acquire unusual merchandise and decor for her restaurants, as well as impressive artifacts for the gorgeous courtyards and exterior environments. For more information, visit www.bazaardelmundo.com..
In Mission Hills, the month of May is all about the Mission Hills Garden Walk. The 2023 garden walk will celebrate its twenty fifth anniversary and feature ten beautiful gardens on Saturday, May 13, beginning at 10 a.m. This annual community event attracts attendees from throughout the region through an offering of significant historical architecture and sensational gardens; plenty to admire for garden enthusiasts. The walk will begin at Mission Hills Nursery, created by Kate Sessions the “Mother of Balboa Park,” located at 1525 Fort Stockton Drive. Our thanks to the Mission Hills Garden Club for their year-long work in the community and for producing the garden walk. If you are interested in attending this year’s garden walk, please visit MissionHillsBID.com where a link may be found to tickets remaining for purchase. Look for the Mission Hills BID’s ad in the Garden Walk souvenir booklet and please enjoy our gorgeous gardens, splendid shops and fantastic food.
On Mother’s Day, Sunday, May 14, let’s remember the wonderful mothers and mother figures in your life. The perfect Mother’s Day gift is right here in Mission Hills. From flowers to pampering to a unique specialty item, an array of gifts are waiting for you. For added convenience, a brunch celebration for Mom at a local eatery is sure to be fun. Remember to make a reservation.
One of our favorite Mums was Jacqueline Condliffe, a longtime Mission Hills resident, mother to Daniel, and twenty seven year employee extraordinaire at Shakespeare Pub & Grille, established in August 1990, at 3701 India Street in Mission Hills. Jackie’s sudden passing in March was shocking. Her selfless and kind spirit, big heart, always warm welcome, infectious smile, and ability to remember everyone’s name helps to fill the hole in our hearts.
Holding back tears, pub proprietor, Paul Crawford, shared “Jackie was a very special person, a true treasure, and has left a huge void in all our lives.” On April 2 at Shakespeare Pub, a standing room only crowd celebrated Crawford. With permission from the Shakespeare Pub leadership team, the Mission Hills BID will continue to include banners featuring Jackie in the May 19 installation of San Diego County Fair Community Banners throughout Mission Hills.
Do you have paper files that need shredding? On Saturday, May 20 from 9 a.m. until 11 a.m. on Hawk Street and Fort Stockton Drive the One Mission Realty’s Annual Shredding Event will be taking place. Visit OneMissionRealty.com/shred for more information.
The Memorial Day holiday is celebrated on Monday May 29. It commemorates all men and women who have died in military service for the United States. Many see Memorial Day weekend as an opportunity to take a brief vacation or spend time with family and friends over outdoor activities and meals. Friends and relatives of fallen military may also visit cemeteries and war memorials and raise the American flag. In more recent years, Memorial Day is seen as the start of the summer season for cultural events.
As we go to print, the Mission Hills Business Improvement District received a reminder from the San Diego Police Department which advised that in addition to hitting malls and stores, organized crime rings are targeting homes. Following are excerpts which we
With the intent of sharing his artwork with the community, Patrick DeAngelis, a San Diego based oil painter, has given his work a place to be showcased.
Harmonic Intervals: Red, Blue, Yellow is now prominently placed in the main display window at Ibis Market in Mission Hills.
It’s part of a series of paintings called The Horizontal Line, which is a way to perceive the horizon on the coast. De Angelis says he is attempting to capture some of the lighting and color
found helpful. The crime ring has been entering through the back of houses by breaking windows. Applying burglar-resistant material on all windows and doors that a burglar might try to smash through is recommended. A burglar faced with additional barriers might give up and look for another way or place to break in. The installation and activation of burglar alarms, motion sensor light and security cameras also serve as deterrents. If you have a burglar alarm system, remember to set it. This may sound like common sense, but research has found numerous burglary victims failed to set their alarm. Also, remember to lock your doors and windows! Nobody walks their dog around the block or goes to the store for “just a second.” Burglars target easy to carry items that hold high value such as money, jewelry and designer handbags. If you do keep some valuables at home, don’t keep them in the primary bedroom. That’s the firstplace burglars look and ransack. Implementing as many of these actions as possible may help you keep your family, home and property safe. And don’t forget to have a conversation with your insurance agent to make sure the possessions in your home are covered to the level you wish.
Please remember to support your Mission Hills small business owners as you prepare for all that the month of May has in store. Of every dollar spent at a locally owned business, about 70 cents stays local. Plus:
• It’s convenient.
It’s better for the environment by helping reduce your carbon footprint.
• You help support local businesses.
• You invest in your community.
• It helps create demand for local jobs.
• There are great deals to be found.
• You’re likely to find quality products.
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sequences in the minutes past sunset, which is slightly abstract and less literal. He says he will be changing out the artwork once a month and plans to have vinyl text made for the window, so folks have more information on his work.
Harmonic Intervals: Red, Blue, Yellow is showcased at Ibis Market in Mission Hills.
The New Children’s Museum (NCM) has received an Environmental Champion grant from San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E) to support the Barona Student Native Plant Garden Project, called ‘Iipay Nyechewuuw. In partnership with Barona Indian Charter School and Barona Cultural Center & Museum, NCM will be able to revitalize and activate its Garden Studio, located in Children’s Museum Park across from the Museum. Inspired by the Charter School’s Native Plant Garden and the Native Plant Seed Library installed at Barona Cultural Center & Museum in partnership with the San Diego Audubon Society, Barona Indian Charter School students will design and plant a garden at NCM to showcase their heritage. They will use this opportunity to share with downtown San Diegans and visitors how plants can be used as tools, food, and medicine. NCM will create programming around the Garden, fostering climate literacy and environmental education—and furthering NCM’s Diversity, Equity, Inclusion Belonging commitment.
‘Iipay Nyechewuuw at NCM integrates climate literacy and urban greening. As a part of their Culture Class Heritage Project with Barona Cultural Center & Museum, eighth graders will plant raised beds of native plants — those traditionally used for food, ools, and medicine by the Kumeyaay People. Multilingual signage will list plant names in the Kumeyaay People’s ‘Iipay Aa language, English and Spanish, with scientific names in Latin. QR codes will provide ethno botanical descriptions and museum programming will integrate climate literacy.
NCM occupies unceded land of the Kumeyaay People. Acknowledging the People’s continued resiliency and history helps us honor them and ensure that cultural contributions of the original People of this land will be preserved and shared.
“Revitalizing the Garden Studio will render the Museum better equipped to truly serve as a backyard for downtown San Diego families who want the benefits of green spaces for play,” explained NCM Executive Director Elizabeth Yang-Hellewell. “At the same time, we will engage our visitors and students in issues of local cultural heritage, traditions, climate action, conservation and sustainability.”
“The Barona Student Native Plant Garden Project at The New Children’s Museum brings a regional indigenous component that promotes urban greening and climate literacy,” says Jennifer
Summers, SDG&E Director Tribal Relations and Land Services. “We commend NCM for continuing to inspire and educate children and their families on environmental and social responsibility through traditional knowledge of the Kumeyaay.”
“We are proud to partner with The New Children’s Museum to share in the exploration and preservation of our Native culture,” said Raymond Welch, chairman of the Barona Band of Mission Indians. “These native seeds and plants were once a vital resource for our ancestors. Today, they are still in use and are a significant part of our culture. We appreciate the value they bring to our local environment and look forward to watching this garden grow, welcoming children from across San Diego, and helping them gain a better understanding of the Kumeyaay People.”
A free community celebration is planned for 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Sunday, May 21. NCM will provide round-trip transportation from Barona Cultural Center & Museum to NCM for the opening reception. Attendees will be granted admission to the Museum along with enjoying the opportunity to participate in two facilitated hands-on, outdoor art making. The projects will include a flower making project inspired by the native flowers in the garden and a rock painting activity that encourages visitors to leave a piece of their own art to share with other visitors.
‘Iipay Nyechewuuw at NCM is funded in part by SDG&E. Additional funding for the Museum’s access, education, and studios programming is provided by the City of San Diego, California Arts Council,
Institute of Museum and Library Services, The G.A. Foster Legacy Foundation, Dr. Seuss Foundation, U.S. Bank, The Rice Family Foundation, Ellen G & Edward G Wong Family Foundation, Samuel H. French & Katherine Weaver French Fund,
Nordson Corporation Foundation, Pacific Life Foundation, and Cox Communications. Additional funding for the Museum’s general operations is provided by MDM Foundation, Hervey Family Fund at San Diego Foundation, Qualcomm, and Slate NYC.
The award-winning Stagehouse Theatre at Grossmont College ends its 2022-2023 season with William Shakespeare’s renowned comedic play, “A Midsummer Night’s Dream,” directed by Jersten Seraile. “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” will play in the Stagehouse Theatre on the Grossmont College campus, located at 8800 Grossmont College Drive in El Cajon, 92020. Performances will run Thursday, May 18 through Saturday,May 27, 2023.
Shakespeare’s hilarious fairytale about the fickleness of love comes to life on the stage just in time for spring. Spend the evening in an enchanted forest filled with fairies, a quartet of confused royals, and a troupe of actors desperately trying to put on a play for the king.
“I’m thrilled to direct ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’ at Grossmont College,” says Jersten Seraile. “Our production is a celebration of identity and all things that make us unique while also reflecting back on the systemic barriers in our communities and
The cast of “A Midsummer Night’s Dream,” is directed by Jersten Seraile society as a whole. My hope is that audiences will walk away from this production reflecting on how we as a community can lead with love and grace in our day-to-day lives. It’s such a joy collaborating with these young artists and can’t wait to open this show!”
The cast of “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” include Ali Al-Sudany as Lysander, Cecilia Cuevas as Hermia, Kaitlyn Dupuy as Titania, Riley Ellis as Oberon, Ava-Marie Esser as Peter Quince/ Pease Blossom, Stephen Foo as Francis Flute/ Cobweb, Jacob Human as Puck, Colby Koo as Philostrate, Klarissa Miller as Helena, Tori Mitchell as Hippolyta, Becca Moore as Tom Snout, Gabby Muñoz as Snug/ Mote, Ryan Robbins as Egeus/ Mustardseed, Angie Rodriguez as Nick Bottom, Aubrey Schreier as Robin Starveling, Ace
In Spadesz as Theseus, and Ryan Zook as Demetrius.
The performance schedule is Thursdays and Fridays at 7:30 pm, and Saturdays at 2:00 pm and 7:30 pm. Tickets are available online at www.Stagehousetheatre. com, or by phone at (619) 644-7234. Ticket prices are $16 for the general public, $12 for seniors and military personnel, and $10 for students.
Free parking is available to all guests in Lot 1 outside the Performing & Visual Arts Center.
The Theatre Arts Department at Grossmont College is renowned for its critically acclaimed productions at the Stagehouse Theatre, providing a professional entry to practice their craft both on stage and behind the scenes.
San Diego Junior Theatre, the nation’s longest-running youth theatre program, continues its 75th Anniversary Season with the hit musical “Roald Dahl’s Matilda The Musical.” All Junior Theatre productions are performed in Balboa Park’s historic Casa del Prado Theatre, 1600 Village Place, at the corner of Old Globe Way and Village Place.
“Matilda” is the heartwarming story of a young girl who possesses extraordinary intelligence, a wild imagination and a strong will to change her fate. The story follows Matilda’s journey as she faces challenges and overcomes them with her wit and determination. Featuring iconic characters, such as the hilarious and villainous Miss Trunchbull, catchy songs, fun choreography and biting humor, “Matilda” celebrates the power of books, education and the magic of childhood in a fun and uplifting way that is guaranteed to captivate and inspire audiences of all ages.
Junior Theatre’s Education Director, Elissa Russell and Interim Artistic Director, Shawn Foote join together to direct this visually stunning and emotionally impactful theatrical experience. Eliza Vedar (JT’s “SpongeBob Musical”) returns to music direct the show and Ricardo Valenzuela (JT’s “Head Over Heels” and more) is back to provide his usual high-energy, clever choreography.
“Matilda The Musical” will run Fridays at 7 p.m. and Saturday and Sundays
at 2 p.m. from April 28 to May 14, 2023. The whole family will be amazed, entertained and moved by this sure-to-be future-beloved classic of a musical.
Thanks to a generous contribution from The Conrad Prebys Foundation, Junior Theatre continues to provide an ASL-interpreted performance for each production. For this production, the ASL-interpreted performance will be Saturday, May 13 at 2 p.m. For optimal seating, members of the Deaf community can reach out directly to the box office at boxoffice@ juniortheatre.com.
Junior Theatre strongly encourages all eligible patrons to be fully vaccinated and boosted against COVID-19. Masks are recommended but not required. Patrons are asked to check https://juniortheatre.com/covid-19-safety/ for full details and any policy updates prior to attending a performance. For tickets and more information, visit www.juniortheatre.com or call the box office at 619-239-8355.
The San Diego Museum of Art’s (SDMA) biennial youth exhibition Young Art has the extraordinary distinction of being the longest running program in the history of the Museum. Young Art 2023 is the 47th celebration over a span of more than 90 years.
Young Art 2023: Comfort and Calm presents thoughtful works of art that use visual storytelling to share students’ experiences with finding, receiving, or offering comfort and calm. Youth artists throughout the San Diego and Tijuana regions were encouraged to express interpretations of the theme, including contrasting ideas of discomfort and discord. Kindergarten through twelfth grade students responded with works in a wide variety of media depicting people, objects, interiors, and nature.
For over ninety years, The San Diego Museum of Art has had the honor
to celebrate the artistic expressions of regional youth with Young Art, a biennial juried exhibition. The Museum is grateful to have welcomed thousands of students over the past year to observe and interpret works of art through related programs, including free student art workshops and docent gallery tours designed to explore intersections of art and empathy.
This exhibition has free admission inside Gallery 14/15, located near the entrance to Panama 66 restaurant.
Congratulations to the youth artists in the exhibition Young Art 2023: Comfort and Calm. The San Diego Museum of Art extends appreciation to all the participating students, educators, and families, and to the SDMA Teen Council, whose support and collaboration made this exhibition possible.
The La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club will host the United States Tennis Association’s (USTA) National Women’s Senior Hard Court Tennis Championships, Monday, May 15, through Sunday, May 21, 2023.
The best players from all over the country, ages 50 to 90-plus will compete for gold balls, which are awarded to national champions, making for an amazing week of tennis for players and spectators alike. Events in this national tournament will include singles and doubles in the 50, 60, 70, 80 and 90 and over age divisions.
The La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club’s 50th Annual Men’s Senior Championships will also take place that week in conjunction with the women’s events, and will include both singles and doubles for 60, 65, 70, 75, 80, and 85 and over age groups. Although the men’s events are not national championships, they will feature many senior players who regularly compete in national tournaments.
The USTA National Women’s Senior Hard Court Tennis Championships are part of the International Tennis Federation World Tennis Masters Tour which provides a range of team and individual singles, doubles and mixed doubles events for each five-year age increment from 30- plus to 90-plus.
The La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club welcomes tennis enthusiasts to view the tournament and will be offering free admission to spectators for
Ros Nideffer will join other very talented tennis players to compete for awards and recognition
the entire tournament. Tournament attendees and spectators may dine on-site at the Club’s Snack Bar and Club Dining restaurant during the tournament. On-site parking is available for a nominal fee.
The La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club started each of these events and has hosted them since inception. Designated one of the Top 50 Tennis Resorts in the world by Tennis Resorts Online, the La Jolla
Beach & Tennis Club’s reputation as a top tennis destination started in 1942 when it attracted its first major tournament, the Pacific Coast Men’s Doubles Championship.
Special room rates at the La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club and the La Jolla Shores Hotel are available to those participating in the tournament, based on availability. Tournament participants can call (800) 624-2582 for reservation information.
important according to Yale, “First and foremost an experienced musician needs to have great ears and be able to hear and understand the melody, harmony and rhythm of a particular piece. Having experience with different genres of music and musicians prepares one to expect the unexpected in any given moment while performing on stage. Being nervous is okay but not being prepared will be disastrous.”
This past month, The Art of Elan concert series, hosted by Mingei Museum in Balboa Park, premiered the new work of Yale Strom, titled “Detroit,” which includes the same extensive approach he displays in all his work. It revealed the groups of people who have had a strong influence on the local Detroit culture and to Yale as well. The one-hour performance included Grammy-nominated Sara Caswell and the Hausmann Quartet.
Yale Strom is a pioneer among revivalists in conducting extensive field research in Central and
Eastern Europe and the Balkans among the Jewish and Roma communities.
When asked what motivates him as an artist to explore other music venues, he offered, “Each venue has its own unique aesthetics. First there is the acoustics of the venue, and how the venue is decorated. Also, different venues attract different audiences, which exposes my music to audiences I might not generally encounter.”
Being an experienced artist has allowed Yale to delve into different music styles. The process is as
Neighbors in the Mission Hills community have been monitoring the construction of a building that hasn’t yet been explained by the developer, who resides in the neighborhood.
Usually, neighbors in this friendly community share news and are eager to offer information on their business endeavors. For some reason, this developer appears hesitant to explain the purpose of the building, its design, and now its paint color.
Some residents have stated that it looks like a building you would expect to see in Miami, Florida or Tijuana, Mexico.
And what do you think?
The history of music means a lot to Yale. He explained how this helps him to be a better musician and artist, “Knowing the history of the genre of music one plays to me is an imperative. A musician is just not reading black notes on a page or playing a melody by heart but is referencing a time, place, and a people whose music this is. Musicians are not empty vessels. Any music from any culture is informing the listener about the history of this culture. When one studies this culture then you have a better understanding of why the music may sound a certain way and if there are lyrics what the lyrics are saying on a deeper level that what is written on the page.”
Yale also offered that his maturity as an artist comes from having the opportunity to play with so many different great musicians all over the world. Music not English, according to Yale, is the “lingua franca” of the world and says he is lucky that he can speak it fluently.
Nashville-based country/Americana singersongwriter George Shingleton released Shot or Two, on January 27, 2023 via Rock Ridge Music. It includes three previously released singles (“Back Where I’m From/With A Little Help From My Friends,” “Talkin’ Whiskey,” and “Alive”) as well as a two unreleased tracks and a re-recorded version of an older song of Shingleton’s entitled “Glorybound.”
Shingleton released the third single from Shot or Two, “Alive,” in October 2022. Produced by Dave Pahanish (who co-wrote #1 songs recorded by Jimmy Wayne, Toby Keith, and Keith Urban), the song is a musical thank you note to his wife for always being there for him. It premiered at Americana Highways, which praised the song, “Shingleton has a rich baritone full of love and comfort, and this song offers hope in strongly expressive vicissitudes.”
At the beginning of June 2022, Shingleton released the song “Back Where I’m From/With A Little Help from My Friends,” which followed on the heels of his February 2022 single, “Talkin’ Whiskey,” a twangy celebration of a favorite beverage, and the pair of songs were the first two singles from his forthcoming EP. “Talkin’ Whiskey” premiered at Holler Country.
Shingleton enjoyed success in 2021 with his single, “West Virginia Moon,” which came out in February of 2021. In addition to the song being used in an episode of the TV show “Fly Rod Chronicles,” Shingleton was invited to drop by when the show was filming in West Virginia. Shingleton’s campfire jam session, which included “West Virginia Moon,” was also part of an episode of the show.
Shingleton got additional TV attention when a co-write of his, “Restless Ways,” was featured in Paramount’s “Yellowstone” in December of 2021 in the penultimate episode of season four. Shingleton’s tracks have also been featured on several playlists, including Apple Music’s “Country Roads,” “Back Porch Country,” “New in Country,” and “Country Lovin’”; Spotify’s “New Music Nashville”; and Amazon Music’s “Fresh Folk & Americana.”
Shingleton’s album, Out All Nighter, was released in December 2020. Glide Magazine praised the album, writing, “From the opening track ‘Handful of Hell’ with its confessional, pleading twang, it’s immediately clear that Shingleton is both a skilled song craftsman and a talented vocalist. His soulful vocals bring to mind the likes of Chris Stapleton and George Jones...Out All Nighter is packed
with the kind of songs that would be hits in another era (and may even hit the mainstream considering the success of artists like Chris Stapleton and Sturgill Simpson), with Shingleton straddling the line between outlaw country and Southern rock in his own original style.”
Born and bred in rural West Virginia, Shingleton’s Appalachian extended family ties run deep; music-making has been in Shingleton’s blood, quite literally, from his early days of singing and playing instruments in the church. Beyond his sacred, sanctuary-nurtured musical roots, Shingleton’s influences run the gamut from Hank Williams Jr., Merle Haggard, and Waylon Jennings, to Lynyrd Skynyrd and The Allman Brothers Band.
Though he began strumming guitars at age 12, Shingleton didn’t begin writing songs seriously until he was almost 30, doubling down on his craft once he moved to Nashville from West Virginia to pursue his dream fulltime. With Shingleton’s music toeing the
blurry lines between Americana, country, blues, Southern rock, and gospel, it’s the integrity of his stories and sound has earned him the respect of other artists, including Darryl Worley, John Michael Montgomery, Bucky Covington, Montgomery Gentry, Charlie Daniels, Bo Bice, and Keith Anderson, all of whom have invited him to share their stage.
Prior to the pandemic, Shingleton began livestreaming regularly on Facebook, and fans eager to see him perform can catch him monthly on his Facebook page for his “Tuesday Night Tunes” series. Over 1.4 million viewers have tuned in to watch episodes of the series.
Shingleton will perform on May 20 at the Temecula Valley Balloon and Wine Festival in Temecula, California.
George will be promoting his forthcoming single, “I Can’t Let You Go,” which is being released on June 9, as well as his latest EP, “Shot or Two,” which was released by Rock Ridge Music on January 27, 2023.
Fresh offerings are now available at Little Italy’s beloved Civico 1845 with the launch of a new spring menu that features roughly 80 percent new or revamped dishes across both its traditional and vegan menus.
According to Co-owner and Executive Chef Pietro Gallo, Civico 1845’s new menu showcases the traditional offerings diners across Southern Italy enjoy today.
“We are always innovating and looking for new ways to uplift our philosophy of clean, flavor-forward cuisine,” said Gallo. “Our spring menu offers a wide variety of new flavor profiles and sauces that emphasize the freshness of the produce and ingredients we use, without the over reliance on heavy cream or butter to weigh things down.”
New traditional items include Polipo e Calamari, a refreshing southern Italian seafood salad appetizer of octopus, calamari, olives, cherry tomato confit and potatoes; Ragu Calabrese, a recreation of a beloved Gallo family recipe featuring fresh garganelli pasta and slow-cooked short rib ragu, topped with braised pork short ribs, homemade Calabrian sausage and pecorino cheese; Raviolo ai Gamberi, homemade ravioli stuffed with prawns and ricotta cheese topped with a thyme butter sauce; and Polipo, an entrée portion of seared octopus tentacles served with potatoes velouté, rapini sauce and crispy nduja chips. New dessert items include traditional panna cotta topped with a mixed berry coulis, and chocolate mousse with hazelnuts.
New vegan dishes include Chips di Pasta, a whimsical play on San Diego’s love of chips and salsa featuring deep fried rigatoni pasta served with lime-infused vegan mayonnaise for dipping; Bruschetta Ricotta with almond ricotta cheese, figs, caramelized walnuts and basil; Ragu di Funghi, fresh fettuccine pasta in a savory wild mushroom ragu with walnuts and vegan parmigano; and Pasta e Rapini, orecchiette pasta in a flavorful
rapini sauce topped with broccolini, Calabrian chili and vegan parmigano. Both menus are now available.
Civico 1845 is one of only four restaurants in San Diego to be ranked by Gambero Rosso International – the definitive resource on the most authentic Italian restaurants around the world – and has received a “2 Forchette” rating every year since 2016.
Visit www.civico1845.com for more information.
The San Diego American Indian Health Center (SDAIHC) will host the 35th annual Balboa Park Pow Wow from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday and Sunday, May 13 and 14, at the corner of Park Boulevard and President’s Way at Balboa Park.
The Pow Wow is a celebration and showcase of the Native American culture and traditions. Native American singers, drummers, and dancers from throughout the Southwest will perform in their beautiful regalia in Balboa Park. Pow Wow’s are a spiritual experience for American Indians and an opportunity to preserve and pass on the customs and traditions which keeps the Native heritage alive.
Randy Edmonds, who will be celebrating his 89th birthday and has been a driving force behind this event since its inception, will serve as the event emcee. Each day, the Pow Wow will showcase traditional activities such as Kumeyaay Bird Singing, Gourd Dancing, Inter-Tribal Dancing, and Honoring of community leaders.
At this year’s event, at 1 p.m., Saturday, May 13, representatives of the Tlingit Haida Indian Tribes of Alaska will speak. At 3 p.m., Dr. Anthony R. Pico, former chairman of the Viejas Band of Kumeyaay Indians, will be recognized for his service to the Kumeyaay Nation, and for being a strong voice for self-reliance, economic development, and diversification within the Native community on state and national levels. Sunday will be dedicated to honoring Mother’s Day.
According to Paula Brim, event organizer, “This event happens due to the contributions and collaborative work of a lot of people, including Kevin LaChapell, CEO of the American Indian Health Center, and Randy Edmonds (who originally started the event), Tina Morales, Ana Jacome and Maria Lewis, to name a few.”
She was excited to state that the vendors who participate in the event are locally based and come from other parts of the country, including Arizona and New Mexico. They represent different cultures, art forms and food delicacies.
Jewelry, rugs, pottery, handbags, and a variety of Native American styles of food will be available for sale during the two-day event. There will be lots to see and enjoy, as traditional Native American music, dancing and other art forms will be present for guests during the two-day weekend.
Brim offered, “We invite everyone to come out and have a good time and learn more about the Native American culture.”
The San Diego American Indian Health Center, organizers of the event, promotes excellence in health care, while emphasizing respect for customs and traditions, with the goal to reduce the significant health disparities of San Diego’s Urban American Indian and underserved populations. The center is dedicated to improving the excellence of care, resulting in increased life expectancy and improved quality of life. The health center believes in taking care of the “whole person,” and offers services to everyone in need of quality care.
San Diego’s Museum of Photographic Arts (MOPA) celebrates its 40 years in Balboa Park and 50 years as a nonprofit organization with an intoxicating spring trio of exhibitions spotlighting methods of portraiture from the 19th Century to contemporary technology. The three exhibitions run overlapping, with a celebratory opening reception for all three on Saturday, May 6th, 2023 at MOPA, located at 1649 El Prado in Balboa Park.
The anniversary exhibitions include work by San Diego-based artist Suda House, pulling back nature’s physical
boundaries to explore the strength and power of women; Robert Wilson: Video Portraits combining highly developed theatrical language in conjunction with the startling clarity and precision of HD video; and touring the world directly from London’s Victoria and Albert Museum (V&A), Arresting Beauty: Julia Margaret Cameron, a collection of work by one of the most innovative and influential photographers of all time.
MOPA is pleased to be the first venue in the United States to exhibit this extensive collection by Julia Margaret Cameron, a pioneering
portraitist criticized in her own time, but now admired for her innovative and unconventional techniques.
Photographs by Suda House The Water Holds Me reflects forty years of Suda House’s creative output. House’s large-scale photographs combine her journey as a woman, a mother, an artist, and an open-water ocean swimmer, each connected by a care and concern for our planet.
Robert Wilson: Video Portraits Video Portraits blurs time-based cinematography with the frozen moment of still photography. As in the layering nature of Robert Wilson’s
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creative process, the video portraits infuse references found in painting, sculpture, design, architecture, dance, theater, photography, television, film, and contemporary culture.
MOPA is a pay what you wish, no admission charge venue. This voluntary contribution policy makes MOPA accessible to everyone.
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