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OPINION BY RAY SHAY Beautiful Santa Fe Valley is located north of Del Sur and west of 4S Ranch. This area of the 92127 zip code is about to have some substantial improvements, and we wanted to let you know about it. Here’s the breakdown.

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If you live in the beautiful gated estate communities of Bel Etage, Savannah, or Salviatti, you may have heard a little rumble in the last few months or even felt your home shake a bit. No, it was not an earthquake. It’s actually the sound of a new single-level estate view community in the making.

I was pleased to learn that veteran estate home developers Monty and Laura Mccullough of MDD Homes were involved. Our team has enjoyed working with both of them over the years and seeing countless homeowners enjoying the high quality homes they are known for.

Don’t hesitate to contact Lori or Monty directly at MDD Homes at 858-431-9622 or check out their website at MDDHOMES.COM. This picture above looks south over phase one of the Pinnacles Development. The unique and extraordinary community of Salviatti is located below. Our team has helped countless buyers and sellers in that neighborhood.

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Still, whenever new homeowners find the expansive lots, wide winding sidewalks, and sense of community, they are so happy they moved to Santa Fe Valley.

The gated entrance to the Pinnacles Development will be at the north end of Four Gee Rd. The first phase of this proposed development is only six estates. They expect to be breaking ground in the spring of 2024, with completion in the summer of 2025. Get your swimsuits ready as I really cannot wait to see how they will look.

I know many of the younger people looking at the image above will wonder what it is. Boomerang sounds like such a funny name if you think about it. I was going to use that or an image of one of our kids returning home after finishing college. You think they are gone and suddenly they are back! Some of you are laughing right now and others maybe not so much.

At complete build-out, they’re expecting 37 estate home sites.Despite having incredible designs, some home buyers may decide to purchase a view lot and build their own cusQuite a few years ago the YMCA purchased this large flat tom home. The first few homes are estimated to be priced lot on the southeast side of Salviatti,just north of Bel Etage at roughly six to eight million dollars. from the Poway Unified School District. Then the pandemLOCAL NEWS | LocalUmbrellaNews.com /LocalUmbrellaMedia @LocalUmbrellaMedia ADVERTISE | Press@LocalUmbrella.com LOCAL NEWS | LocalUmbrellaNews.com /LocalUmbrellaMedia @LocalUmbrellaMedia ADVERTISE | Press@LocalUmbrella.com

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ic hit and I’m sure many people were thinking, “Who’s got the money to build this?” Regardless, PUSD did something very smart and made sure they had right of first refusal if the YMCA was going to sell it to someone else. So like a boomerang it came back to them.

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The proposal to build this church has been fully approved by the County of San Diego but they are dragging their feet on giving them a grading permit.

So we really do not know what is eventually going to be developed here. PUSD is back at square one as they say and We do not know if you have input you can reach out to them directly. Assis- when that approval will tant Director Rheia Alschbach. ralschbach@powayusd.com be received but we will (858) 679-2570 x 2447. keep you updated.

Rheia was amazing and very responsive.

At Shay Realtors we also do a weekly electronic magazine with current events in 92127 and the County of San Diego.

When we were reYou can sign up for that at gothub.com. Don’t worry we searching this story we never cold call anyone. saw this group of our local Rancho Santa Fe If you want more information on the Chinese Bible Firefighters training Church of San Diego who will be good neighbors to the in the area. We all love community you can contact Winnie Soo Hoo at (858) 675 them and they are true heroes that protect our families and 8777. She is very helpful and says the church looks forward our homes, but I will let you in on a little secret. When a to providing community services such as health seminars cop and firefighter are joking around, after a critical inciand Bible camps. dent has concluded or at starbucks we fondly refer to them as, “hose draggers”.

Final Thoughts If you live in Bel Etage I Maybe this came to my mind this week out of jealousy or understand there is an elecbecause when I walked through Carmel Mtn Costco last tion coming up for HOA week there were hundreds of firefighter costumes for kids Board Members. Do me a to wear and not a single police officer or deputy sheriff uni- favor and vote for Dan Barform. Hmmmmm? net. He and his wife Gretchen Barnet are great people and are original homeowners.

You also may not know that when I was the SDPD SWAT, Commanding Officer, Dan and I drank a bit of red wine in his Bel Etage backyard one night and he came up with the crazy idea to start a golf tournament to raise money for the SWAT Team.

I can never thank Dan Barnet, the owners of MOR Furniture, Sam and Pat Flores and so many other volunteers enough for helping us in raising over 1.5 million dollars to purchase safety equipment for our brave peacekeepers. Their continuing efforts are resulting in a safer community for both law enforcement officers and the citizens they proudly protect.

Check their story out at sdpdswat.org.

To be fair, when firefighters are not watching football on their lazy boys at the fire station their common refrain to a police officer or deputy sheriff is, “We all know what cops and firefighters have in common. Yes sir. They all wish they That’s it for this month. I hope you found this article helpful were firefighters!” and encourage you to scan the QR code at the top of the page to see all these new developments from an aerial perspective.

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This piece of land is south of Salviatti and across from the Rancho Santa Fe Fire Station.

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On Saturday, June 24, at the2023 Gold Award Ceremony in Liberty Station, Girl Scouts San Diego (GSSD) will honor more than 50 Girl Scouts from San Diego and Imperial counties with the Gold Award—the highest achievement for Girl Scout Seniors and Ambassadors (grades 9-12).

To earn the Gold Award, each Girl Scout identified a local, national, or global issue that is important to them, developed an innovative plan to address it, and led a team in implementing their project plan. At least 80 hours must be dedicated to Gold Award projects, which create sustainable and measurable impact in their communities and beyond. This year, Gold Award Girl Scouts made their mark in the areas of environmental sustainability and climate change, mental health awareness, animal conservation, LGBTQIA+ advocacy, disability inclusion and access, civic engagement, STEM, and more.

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“The Gold Award is the pinnacle of the Girl Scout leadership experience,” said Carol Dedrich, CEO of Girl Scouts San Diego. “I am so proud of the rising stars who lean into the challenge of reaching this impressive achievement. Their commitment to leadership and earning the highest award in Girl Scouting established a solid foundation for their next steps as they continue to make a tremendous impact on our world. These Girl Scouts are our future…and it looks bright!”

GSSD will also honor 40 ‘Trifecta’ Girl Scouts, Gold Award Girl Scouts who have shown an advanced dedication to making the world a better place by also earning the Bronze and Silver Awards—the highest achievements for Girl Scout Juniors (4th-5th grades) and Cadettes (6th-8th grades), respectively.

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“Being a Trifecta Girl Scout means being a part of an international community that fosters courage, confidence, and character,” said Ambassador Girl Scout, Emily Fox. “It is a sign of how much I’ve grown as a person in my ability to use my voice, as well as proof that I am prepared to make a difference in the world, no matter what age I am.”

To learn more about the Girl Scout Gold Award, visit girlscouts.org/gold.

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Holocaust Exhibition Features Survivors Who Settled in San Diego County

tor, was 10 years old when German Nazis marched through the town of Brno, Czechoslovakia. She was forced to wear a yellow star and banned from public school. In 1941, she was deported to the ghetto of Theresienstadt. Three years later with her mother, she was transported to Auschwitz, where they were forced to stand naked six times in front of Dr. Josef Mengele, who determined whether camp inmates should live or die. They were sent to the Oederan labor camp, where Ruth worked in a bullet factory until Russian troops liberated the camp. When she and her mother returned to Brno, Ruth’s father, who had been taken away from them, miraculously was waiting for them.

Some like Goldshmiedova Sax have recently died; Photo: Fred Kropveld others like the Wallenfels couple are still among the Overview of Holocaust Exhibition at Rancho San Diego ever-shrinking number of Holocaust survivors who are still alive and telling their stories.

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The exhibition relates that orphaned children, There is much to read in addition to the shelved who in some cases saw their parents murdered by books at the Rancho San Diego County Library.

Nazi patrols, suffered great privations in hiding.

From now until next May 21, 2024, which will be They slept wherever they thought they might not the one-year anniversary of a Holocaust exhibition be found. They were covered with lice, starving, curated by Sandra Scheller, visitors can read on and often suffered from typhus. “They went to sleep standing panels a brief timeline of the Holocaust only to wake up next to those who died,” an exhibiand the experiences of some victims who suffered tion panel related. “They covered their ears as they through it and later settled in San Diego County. heard bombs. Some lost their teeth, some were all Contemporary life-size figures of the survivors, alone, families gone forever. They had nothing because they were Jewish.” Whose stories were these?

The aforementioned Beim, Falus, Pakowitz, the Wallenfels as well as Lou Pechi and Harry Rosen.

The Six Million Jews who perished in the Holocaust were not the only victims that the Nazi haters put to death or imprisoned at hard labor for no reason other than being who they were. Blacks; Roma/ Gypsies; Gays; Political Enemies; Jehovah’s Witnesses; Disabled People, whether adults or children, were also on Hitler’s hit list.

World War II ended in 1945 with Germany surrendering and Hitler committing suicide. Survivors were liberated from the camps, but with no places to go, they languished for several years in Displaced Persons Camps. Immigration to the United States, and more particularly to San Diego, was underway by 1949. Four years later, the New Life Club was formed, in which survivors shared their dreams, provided support groups for one another, and eventually wrote books and gave speeches about their Holocaust experiences.

Among San Diego County Holocaust survivors who became authors were Werner Dreifuss, from Germany, who wrote The Epitome of the American Dream; psychologist Edith Eva Eger, from Hungary, who wrote The Choice and The Gift; Francheska Gelbart, who authored Frozen in Time; Fanny Krasner Lebovits, today over 100, who wrote Memories, Miracles & Meaning: Insights of a Holocaust Survivor; Ben Midler, who authored The Life of a Child Survivor from Bialystok, Poland; and Lou Pechi, from Croatia, who wrote I Am Lubo; A Hidden Life with Louis Pechi.

Photo: Fred Kropveld The late Gussie Zaks, from Poland, was described A cardboard cutout of Holocaust Survivor Edith Eva Eger in the exhibition as “San Diego’s first lady of Hostands next to a panel with a poignant poem by Alexander locaust survivors. As a Holocaust speaker and the Kimel.

President of the New Life Club... nothing stopped ‘Gutsy’ from facing antisemitism and teaching other who later made their homes in this county, stand Holocaust survivors to bond and not to be afraid next to the panels, giving the exhibition a sense of to speak up.” In 1941 Nazis took her parents away immediacy. The exhibition capsulizes some of the from their home. At age 13, Gussie “was transported experiences of survivors who had lived throughout to several concentration camps, including Treblinka Europe before the Holocaust. Adele Bein, from and Bergen-Belsen. Under brutal conditions she Holland, remembered watching her mother being worked outdoors in the field with 1,000 other girls.” kicked in the stomach by two Nazis. Vera Falus, From later history, Gussie knew that the famed from Hungary, recalled having her head shaved so diarist, Anne Frank, was also at Bergen-Belsen in that she could pose as a boy while in hiding. Anita that time period, but they never met. “Everyone was Fuchs, from Romania, said her mother told her if too busy trying to survive to know who the others anyone knocked at their door to hide under the were.” After liberation, Gussie went to Sweden bed. Ilona Medwied, from Poland, remembered where she was nursed back to health. Years later, being smuggled out of the Treblinka concentration with husband Mike Zaks, she settled in San Diego. camp and being hidden until the end of the war.

Some artifacts used by Holocaust lecturers are refEdith Palkowitz, from Hungary, will never forget erenced in the exhibit. There is a photograph of the Nazis kicking her down a flight of stairs, breaking uniform that David Fox was issued at a concentraher teeth. Manya and Mike Wallenfels escaped the tion camp. His daughter Sonia Fox Ohlbaum takes Nazis in Hungary by hiding in forests, cemeteries it with her when she speaks to groups about the Hoand a swamp. locaust. A dress worn by curator Scheller’s mother, Ruth Goldschmiedova Sax, mother of the curawith a big X on its back, is also exhibited. When

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the Nazis ran out of the striped pajamas normally issued to prisoners, they had them pick from a pile clothes previously worn by murdered inmates. The clothes were marked with a big X on the back.

Each of those two pieces of clothing had stories attached to them. Fox was able to sew a place inside his uniform in which to secret a spoon. Goldshmiedova was able to hide a tiny Torah made from bread and spit into the hem of her dress. If that item had been spotted by the Nazi guards, she would have been executed.

Beyond a door is another room in which photos from concentration camps are shown, including people in barracks, people moments before they were killed by poisonous gas, and the interior of a gas chamber. There is a video playing of a survivor giving testimony about Holocaust experiences. And there are pictures of a fake shower head that spewed poisonous gas, a Nazi arm band, and of the poison gas canisters. A printed warning before one enters the room is that some of the images may be unsuitable for young children.

The exhibition poses questions and lessons for viewers. It asks if they were in the Holocaust what would they have done? And do they think they could have survived?

Some of the lessons were: 1) Never stop talking about the Holocaust. Your best information comes from a survivor. Ask questions and never stop asking them. 2) All people have a responsibility to prevent such an atrocity from happening again. We cannot turn our backs and we must use our voices. The Holocaust did not begin in a camp or gas chambers; it began with intolerance and hatred. It continued with propaganda and lies. We must seek the truth. 3) Remaining silent is the greatest sin....

4) Holocaust education is the key. We must encourage the study of the Holocaust in all its dimensions ...

A small panel expresses the hope that this yearlong exhibition will lead to the creation of a permanent Holocaust museum in San Diego County.

There are two free takeaways from the library located at 11555 Via Rancho San Diego in El Cajon.

Both are expensively printed El Sol magazines from Southwestern College, which awarded Scheller an honorary degree at its most recent graduation ceremony in honor of her curating the predecessor exhibition shown at the Chula Vista Public Library titled “RUTH: Remember Us The Holocaust.” An is-

Photo: Fred Kropveld

View of the exterior of the Rancho San Diego County Library

sue in Spring of 2020 had Ruth Goldshmiedova Sax on its cover with the caption “Chula Vista’s beloved Holocaust survivor stared down Nazis to spread a message of peace.” In 2022, the cover of another issue pictured Rose Schindler, Benjamin Midler and Gerhard Maschowski showing the tattoos that were forced onto their arms. That article was headlined “Warriors for Peace.”

Curator Scheller offers tours of the exhibit every Thursday from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.

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Eat Indie Local: Get to Know Your Local Restaurants this Month

By Frank Sabatini Jr.

The late Anthony Bourdain’s first piece of advice when suggesting how to remain open to culinary adventure was, “Eat at a local restaurant tonight.”

As a staunch advocate for supporting independently owned eateries, that message is taken even further today, thanks to efforts put forth by the American Independent Business Alliance (AMIBA).

The non-profit organization runs seasonal campaigns every year in favor of eating, shopping and banking from locally owned businesses. It is a way of reinvesting in local communities while attempting to quell the dominating forces of large corporations.

For the month of August, the organization’s initiative is ‘Eat Indie Local,’ which is receiving a boost locally by Umbrella Media publisher Brad Weber.

Even though AMIBA is based in Massachusetts, it has tentacles in cities and counties in more than 25 U.S. states. Weber is among a growing number of partners and sponsors who have come on board since AMIBA was founded in 2001.

AMIBA’s director of operations, Jen Risley, says that when consumers dine and shop from locally owned businesses, “three to four times more money goes back into the local economies, which brings in more jobs and overall prosperity to our communities.”

Weber agrees, noting that since becoming a member/sponsor of AMIBA in 2013, he has helped promote its campaigns through social media channels as well as his newspapers, which reach 140,000 mailboxes throughout San Diego County each month. Those campaigns have included raising awareness about black-owned businesses in February, women-owned businesses in March, and LGBTowned businesses during Pride month in June.

“Big corporations are actively building roads in our communities, and it is our job to build our own roads,” he said.

Regarding this month’s Eat Indie Local campaign, he added: “It is important that when you are dining out that you choose locally owned businesses because these business owners are often our friends and neighbors—people who rely on our support.”

Weber points to a number of local, independently owned restaurants that are ideal for starting your ‘Eat Indie Local’ journey.

Among them is Working Class in North Park, an all-day neighborhood favorite tailored to San Diegans with a welcoming atmosphere and a menu that includes such hits as fried chicken sandwiches with house slaw (move over Popeye’s), plus hearty breakfast plates, appetizers, salads and burgers.

Adding to the appeal is an accommodating local craft-beer list, plus wine and champagne available at good “working class” prices.

If you’re a resident or denizen of South Bay, two Chula Vista standouts are Pizzo’s Pizzeria and

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Jen Risley of AMIBA (Courtesy photo)

Novo Brazil. Both offer more than one location as well as excellent, house-made food and solid community spirit.

In a case where a locally owned business works in harmony with other locally owned businesses while serving the San Diego public, Jackie’s Jams produces more than a dozen flavors of sweet and savory jams that are used by local restaurants, bars, hotels, bakeries and ice cream/gelato shops. Among the independently owned businesses incorporating the jams into their offerings are The Cordova Bar in Bay Park, An’s Dry Cleaning in North Park, and Mariposa in Normal Heights.

Weber also points to places such as the new bars and restaurants inside the renovated Lafayette Hotel in North Park, Barrel & Board in Hillcrest, Hatsuzakura in University Heights, The French Gourmet in Pacific Beach, Soichi Sushi in University Heights, Ponce’s in Kensington, and Cali BBQ in Spring Valley as fine options when supporting local kitchens.

“But don’t just limit yourself to those places,” he added. “My advice is walk through San Diego neighborhoods, stop in and try them all. When you dine at independent restaurants the money stays within the community and it gets reinvested locally.

In assessing how consumer dollars actually loop back into local economies, AMIBA turned to a financial analysis company called Civic Economics, which came up with what’s known as the “multi-

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plier effect.” After conducting economic studies in a number of locations throughout the U.S., it showed that three to four times more money re-circulates throughout local economies per every $100 spent on independently owned businesses versus the corporate giants.

The return is significant, noted Risley, who in part attributes the Covid pandemic for raising consumer awareness about the importance of eating and shopping locally.

“The pandemic got people realizing what it would be like to live in a community with no local businesses or restaurants open. So we had a renewed interest and appreciation for them,” she said. “But purchasing is only one part of the equation; leveling the playing field through policy change is another.”

For more information about AMIBA and its sponsors and partners, visit www.amiba.net.

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How Mom Made It! And How You Can Too! The Ultimate Podcast for Shining a Light on Mom Creators

Whether they’re baking cookies, playing pickleball or spreading peace around the world, moms are making it and making a difference.

“How Mom Made It! is a new podcast dedicated to showing moms you can do it too!

Produced by MomsTown, and hosted by Mary Goulet and Heather Reider, “How Mom Made It!” is on a mission to share the stories of mom creators, not only to promote their products and services, but to serve as an inspiration for other moms to take action on their ideas and dreams.

Mary & Heather share 5 reasons why they love doing the podcast and why they believe all moms should be listening.

Moms are inherently creative. We create and nurture families. And, even if you’re not thinking about starting a business, chances are you have an idea for a product or service that you’d like to see out in the world. This podcast helps you nourish your sparks of creativity. One little spark can ignite so much joy.

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It’s fast fun! Moms are busy. We intentionally keep every episode short and shiny. What we mean is that we don’t waste moms’ valuable time. We dive right in. We get the show rolling right away, bring on our guests and get to the questions. We don’t spend time telling our listeners what we did over the weekend or what we ate for breakfast. Moms want to know “How Mom Made It!” and how they can too!

It’s about the mom next door and the mom across the globe. Stories come in all shapes and sizes and “success” is unique to every person. For one mom, success might mean making a fortune; for another, success might be learning how to turn chaos into calm and finding strategies for simplifying her life. “How Mom Made It!” is on a mission to cover all the bases of success (or, at least as many as possible).

How Mom Made It! supports moms. We don’t charge moms to come on our show and share their stories. Listening to the show and sharing the show with friends and family helps us help moms. It’s a numbers game. The more listeners we get the more episodes we can do.

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The Revolution of Ketamine: Luma Health & Wellness Breaking Barriers in Mental Health

By Hannah Olson

Luma Health & Wellness, which recently opened its doors in June in Solana Beach, is dedicated to providing state-of-the-art ketamine treatment for a variety of mood disorders, including depression, anxiety, PTSD, and much more.

The clinic prides itself on its team of highly skilled professionals who offer compassionate care in a serene environment, prioritizing patient comfort throughout the treatment process.

Meghan Adele McCann, MSN, RN, co-founder, and CEO of the clinic said of their mission, “We hope to heal and relieve suffering in our small corner of the world.” With her heart for service and healing and her extensive experience in healthcare, McCann personally administers ketamine while providing patients with a sense of safety and guidance throughout their treatments.

Dr. Troy Kurz, MD, MS, the other co-founder and Medical Director of Luma Health & Wellness, joins McCann as a board-certified psychiatrist specializing in psychopharmacology for patients of all ages. Dr. Kurz holds certification in ketamine treatment from the Integrative Psychiatry Institute, allowing him to administer in-office ketamine treatment. Together, they lead the way in advancing mental health care in the San Diego area, offering this groundbreaking treatment option.

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The Effectiveness and Safety of Ketamine Therapy While initially used primarily as an anesthetic agent, recent research has unveiled ketamine’s potential in mental health treatment for a vast array of conditions. Studies have indicated that ketamine infusions can effectively treat depression in 60-80% of individuals, with some experiencing relief for months. Unlike traditional antidepressants, ketamine works through a unique mechanism by targeting glutamate, a neurotransmitter in the brain. This mechanism stimulates the production of a growth factor that aids in the restoration of damaged neurons, leading to improved mood and potential nerve cell regeneration that offers more lasting relief from symptoms and that can ultimately improve the patient’s quality of life.

“There’s great evidence for ketamine’s ability to stop suicidal thoughts instantly,” Dr. Kurz said of the treatments, “whereas other treatments can take four to six weeks to decrease those thoughts.” In addition, “more people go into full remission from depression with ketamine treatments than other medications.” This means many individuals suffering from various mental health conditions and mood disorders are able to manage their symptoms without the use of daily medication.

Regarding concerns about addiction, ketamine has a proven safety record in humans, having been utilized as an anesthetic and in trauma management for many years. While recreational misuse of ketamine at higher doses has occurred, there is less propensity for addiction. Moreover, ketamine therapy is administered under medical supervision at subanesthetic doses, ensuring the safety of patients during treatment.

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Life-Changing Healing If you or someone you know is grappling with a mood disorder, do not hesitate to contact Luma Health & Wellness. Their empathetic care and innovative treatment options can make a significant difference in enhancing your mental health and overall well-being. Treatments can be provided with a referral, in conjunction with counseling, or on their own, upon a psychiatric screening and with support from the team at the clinic.

“Not only does it save peoples’ lives, but it changes their lives,” McCann says of the difference she has seen through her work with ketamine. “The healing of the patients we see causes a beautiful cascade of healing for others in their lives too . . . If you are need of that help, we are here for you.”

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Local Author Writes Labor of Love

Local author Suzy Ryan has spent practically half her life writing a story that has finally come to life as the newly released book Saving Summer. She literally poured her life into it because she based the story on her own life experiences of growing up in the 70s in a small town in the Midwest. She is a survivor of trauma caused by growing up in a household riddled with substance abuse, which cumulated in her leaving her home at the young age of 16. Now as a school teacher, she hears the same type of stories from her students who are experiencing similar situations and sees her book as a way to not only validate their hardships but also to let them know they are not alone.

“My book was written over thirty years – which sounds like a long grueling haul – but I wanted to write a fictional story based on my life,” Ryan explained. “But as a school teacher, I also wanted to include what my students shared about their suffering. So I wrote a bridge of hope book for kids to know that they are victors, not victims, and they can overcome any type of adversity and that adversity will make them resilient. As a teacher, I see kids in all types of tricky situations, and they just need encouragement. So I wanted to write a book to let them know that they are going to make it, and I did!”

Another unique aspect of this story is that it takes place in the 70s, a time when there were no cell phones, computers, or social media. Ryan says this novel has been a real eye-opener to anybody who was born before the age of the Internet, and so Saving Summer has also served as a history lesson of sorts giving the readers keen insight into an era they cannot imagine. As a matter of fact, one of her editors suggested that she take all the 70s references out so as not to alienate her audience.

Ryan adamantly rejected that mandate because she felt it was a huge part of the story and that young readers would be intrigued by that life that now seems so alien.

“I said, ‘I cannot take the seventies out, and I’m sorry if readers don’t know what a Leave It To Beaver house is or who Jan Brady is, but that is my story, and back then, there were no cell phones, there were only pay phones, so you had to pull dimes out of your pocket to make a telephone call!

But I love that part of the novel, and I’ve gotten great feedback from readers from that era who have read my book. It takes them back. And some of my students said that reading about ‘the olden days’ was their favorite part, learning what it was like in another lifetime.”

Saving Summer is the first book Ryan has authored, so she really did not know anything about getting a book published, which is not easy. So she attended many seminars and writer’s classes before hiring both beta readers and a professional editor.

A beta reader is an avid reader who will read an author’s book, giving feedback from an average reader’s perspective.

“I went to all different types of writer’s conferences to meet people and connect. And so I met people there and learned from them. Also, I had a lot of beta readers, and they told me what they thought. As an English teacher, I have many brilliant writers in my sphere of influence, so think how many English teachers read my book!”

After researching the big publishing houses and several independent ones, Ryan felt it was best to start her own publishing company as an LLC to protect her rights to the story. Her company is called Warrior Publishing, and she hopes to use this LLC to assist other like-minded authors with a story to tell. Her book is available at Barnes & Noble, but she says the lion’s share of sales happen online on Amazon.

Ryan learned that having a great story does no good if nobody knows about it, so she needed to learn about marketing which has changed dramatically in the last ten years. She booked appearances on radio and podcasts, got her daughter to help with social media, and even hired a publicist who she says has been an enormous help. A good publicist comes with all the right connections for both journalists and publications, which are key to raising awareness about any book.

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“Now, I am working diligently and speaking, and it’s really been a joy to market and promote something I feel passionate about. And that really is about kids overcoming adversity and having a bridge of hope for tomorrow. Since I did suffer trauma as a kid – I always tell my students, ‘No matter what you’ve experienced -, I’ve experienced it, or someone in my family has, and I am here to tell you are going to be okay.’ And I love giving that message to my students!”

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issue and concluded that if people do not identify and address trauma early, it can lead to health concerns; and even death. Ryan hopes that her book may allow people to identify any similar issues and encourage them to seek help and start the healing process.

“I got to live. I got to see my three kids get married. I’m so thankful! I’m also thankful to have a platform to help kids overcome adversity when I speak and promote Saving Summer. I have a heart for at-risk kids – because I was an at-risk kid – and someone helped me as a kid in trouble when I got kicked out of the house at 16. But I am not alone – some so many kids are suffering and need help.

It was unexpected how God rescued me. My way out of being an at-risk kid was wild – shocking, really shocking. By some miracle, my coach, who was also my math teacher in this little small town in Kansas in the 70s – which is written in the book – allowed me to live with his brother and sister-inlaw. Who does that? Small-town Kansas in the ’70s does! I felt so loved by their kindness. So my message is that you are loved. People need to know that they are loved. I didn’t feel loved growing up, so I tried and tried to fill that hole – that need for attention – in many ways, that is what Saving Summer is really about at its core.”

Ryan holds no ill will towards the adults in her life, who she says were abusing alcohol and drugs, which led to her getting kicked out and many other problems. She says that forgiving is a huge part of her healing process and would be for anyone else. “You know, I forgive them, right? Because you have to forgive to be free. Forgiveness is a choice. I say, ‘Forgive fast and love fiercely.’ And that’s what I tell my students. I also let them know that they’re loved, and we all need to be loved – especially today. Students need to know that they are loved.

Everyone needs to know that they are loved!”

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few years ago I moved to Leucadia to enjoy the laid back surfer lifestyle after living in the suburbs of Carlsbad for almost 20 years. There’s a lot to love about living in Leucadia, from morning walks at Grandview Beach to checking out cute stores along Highway 101. But believe it or not, the best part of this chill surfer town is the food scene. Some of my favorites are Solterra Winery and Kitchen, Fish 101, French Corner and Nectarine Grove. However, the one that had me jumping with joy was Atelier Manna. It was created by executive chef and owner Andrew Bachelier, the founding chef of Campfire in Carlsbad and Michelin-starred Jeune et Jolie.

Manna is a cute, minimalist shop with patio seating. Honestly, I was amazed that this tiny kitchen could put out Michelin worthy plates! Chef Bachelier truly has a gift when it comes to creating unique and delicious dishes. When I stopped by, I decided to try the Turkish eggs. While it was simple, the dish was also excellently executed. The eggs were perfectly soft boiled and came with very flavorful herbed yogurt, chili garlic butter and fresh herbs from the farmers market. You can scrape all this goodness out with their toasted bread. Such a fantastic flavor combination!

delicious, but also provided a great boost of energy.

Fun Fact: Manna Cafe is doubling as a workshop space for Chef Andrew as he prepares to launch Chick & Hawk, his hugely-anticipated restaurant partnership with skate legend Tony Hawk and a rock-star culinary team. They are already collaborating in the Manna kitchen.

One more thing I appreciated about Manna Atelier was the fact that it was dog friendly. It’s always nice to be able to bring your furry friend along with you.

Overall, I highly recommend Atelier Manna. The combination of amazing food, excellent service, and a great atmosphere makes it a must-visit spot. I can’t wait to come back and try more of Chef Andrew’s creations.

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ere are some of the mistakes I’ve learned over the As much as I love visiting iconic destinations across the years that I hope you can find helpful in your traveling globe there is something to be said about exploring a little adventure. bit of the unknown or maybe less popular locations. More than likely, those underrated countries turn to becoming the Waiting too long to make a decision that everything ends up new things. Take, for example, the beautiful country of Croatia going up in price. Don’t forget that most major airlines have a and the three most notable cities Zagreb, Split, and Dubrovnik 24-hour cancellation policy so you can get a full refund in case which were not on the map for most tourists. Now it has beyou change your mind. That includes airlines outside the Unit- come one of the new hot destinations for European Summer ed States such as British Airways, (please refer to each airline’s and great reason. Word on the street is that Albania is picking policy to confirm). This typically only applies to booking diup a lot of traction and especially for its crystal blue water and rectly with the airline vs Other Travel Agencies that may not charming towns. honor the 24-hour cancellation policy.

I know you’ve heard this before but one of the most comForgetting how easy and affordable it can be to hop over to mon mistakes I see is when someone is thinking about heada neighboring country. For example, it may be less expensive ing on vacation somewhere and doesn’t utilize the power of to fly into a major hub like Paris (Charles De Gaulle Airport) google flights and google hotels. One of my favorite aspects and then take a 50-dollar flight on RyanAir to Athens. In my of google flights is the ability to put your home airport and personal opinion I would stay a few nights in Paris to enjoy the then leave your destination blank and click “anywhere” which food and sights as well acclimate to the time zone change. will then show you all the cheapest destinations. For example, you’re flying out of Los Angeles and you’re thinking somewhere Underestimating the toll traveling can take on you. I think tropical but don’t care where. When you use the Google flight feature (no specific destination) you then are prompted to the we all can relate to feeling invincible but unfortunately, we are not and sometimes we need a gentle reminder to not forget the world map with prices and see that Fiji has a $600 round trip ticket, which happens more often than you think, and you book basics. The basics meaning drinking ample amounts of water, it directly through the airline. I’ve found Google flights and hogetting more rest than you think, and listening to your body when you just need to chill out. Don’t underestimate the power tels to be the most efficient and allow you to find the best prices compared to companies like Expedia or Hotels.com. of simplicity.

This one can be a hard one for some, myself included, but learning to not overpack can be beneficial. I completely understand the thought “I might wear this or I might use this skin care product” However the reality is that you most likely won’t. That extra space could be used to bring back that new pair of shoes you fell in love with in a small boutique store or you won’t go over the limit at the check-in desk. I have become more accustomed to leaving some room for the fun souvenirs I want to bring home and it has made packing much faster as I just pack the essentials.

When in doubt, book directly with the airline.

Pay the extra money to move from basic economy to regular economy because this more often than not allows you to change a flight for free and any fare difference if there is any.

In the moment it may seem like a waste but trust me when something comes up in your life all that money for your ticket won’t go to waste.

As a reminder, if you’re looking for free flight deals from your home airport check out the company “Going” or “Thrifty Traveler” Both are great resources, and I personally use both.

Happy traveling everyone :)

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This week the median list price for San Diego, CA 92127 - Rancho Bernardo is $2,736,500 with the market action index hovering around 62. This is less than last month's market action index of 65. Inventory has decreased to 30.

Strong Seller's Market Market conditions have been consistently cooling in the past several weeks. Because we’re still in the Seller’s zone, prices have not yet begun to drop. It may take a few more weeks of slack demand for prices to reflect and begin to fall. Expect prices to fall if the index persistently falls to the Buyer’s zone.

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August 18, 19, 20 – Summergrass / Antique Gas & Steam Engine Museum, Vista. Times vary.

Bluegrass aficionados won’t want to miss this three-day event which features John Moore & Friends, Breaking Grass, MohaviSoul and more. Bonus: And what a cool location for live music!

August 19 - Laurie Beebe Lewis & Electric Underground / Fallbrook Mission Theater, Fallbrook. 7 p.m.

Former Mamas and Papas / The Buckinghams singer Laurie Beebe Lewis and her band take her audience on a trip back to the 1960’s, with a set that includes classic songs from the groups she was in, as well as those of other hitmakers of the era, from the Jefferson Airplane to The Zombies.

August 30 – Maybe I’m Amazed – A Tribute to Paul McCartney / The Music Box, Little Italy. 7 p.m.

A tribute to Paul McCartney’s current band incarnation, with “cast members” recreating the sounds of McCartneys players.

Much like a modern McCartney concert, the set list will cover his whole career, from The Beatles to Wings to solo hits, including “Band On The Run,” “Live and Let Die” and “Jet.” September 9 – Joshua White Plays The Great American Songbook / Dizzy’s, Bay Park. 8 p.m.

The perfect pairing of artist and repertoire, pianist Joshua White presents The Great American Songbook Composer Series, will feature the music of theatre and film icon Jerome Kern, with White joined by bassist Rob Thorsen and drummer Tyler Kreutel.

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September 12 – Samantha Fish / Belly Up Tavern, Solana Beach. 8 p.m.

Ace blues guitarist Samantha Fish returns to Solana

Beach’s finest venue in support of her latest album, Death Wish Blues, featuring Jesse Dayton. New single “Riders” is gritty bar room

blues at its best, joining Fish’s repertoire of some of the genres’ best original tunes in recent memory. Eric Johanson opens.

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San Diego Music News Jazz fans won’t want to miss the Bass Summit, taking place on August 27 at Tio Leo’s.

As noted in the event’s title, the night will celebrate the bass guitar, with performances from Mark Dresser, Kathryn Schulmeister, Andres Martin, Marshall Hawkins, Angelica Pruitt and Rob Thorsen.

On September 3 Humphrey’s Backstage Live will be the site of Laura Fest, an event celebrating award winning guitarist Laura Chavez. San Diego’s finest blues musicians will come together on the night, including

members of Sly & The Family Stone: drummer Greg Errico, saxophonist Jerry Martini and bassist Rustee Allen!

Grateful Dead fans won’t want to miss the 1st Annual, The Great Deadful Festival, at Banner Ranch, in Julian, CA., from Sept. 30 Oct. 1. The event’s expansive schedule includes music from Grateful Dead tribute groups, Easy Wind and Electric Waste Band, as well as Americana favorites, Jeff Berkley & The Banned and 1960’s influenced indie rock combo, True Stories.

Congrats to Shane Hall, whose Pacific Records album, Howl and Sway, entered the iTunes Blues Chart at #1 Mod / powerpop combo Manual Scan celeSociety has put together one of the best bills to date, with appearances from The Farmers, The Sleepwalkers, The Anthony Cullins Band, Safety Orange, Robin Henkel, Nathan James, A Nightmare on 80’s Street and Ass Pocket Whiskey Fellas.

Whitney Shay, The Fremonts, The Mercedes Moore Band, Chickenbone Slim & The Biscuits, Len Rainey & The Midnight Players, The Stoney B Blues Band and The Bill Magee Band + The Kid Ramos Combo.

Legendary rockers, The Morlocks have reissued

International Pop Overthrow returns to San Diego for two nights, August 18 & 19, at the Black Cat Bar. A dozen melodically inclined rock groups (aka powerpop) will take part including on Friday: Mess of Fun, The Scott Samuels Band, The Living Roomers, David Brookings and The Average Lookings, True Stories and Super Buffet. Meanwhile Saturday features: Casino Spanish Eyes, Hector Penalosa (of The Zeros, Flying Color), The Matter, Sweet Myths, The Bluebell Smile and Tamar Berk.

their albums, Easy Listening For Underachiever (2008 / white vinyl) and Play Chess (2010 / yellow vinyl) via Improved Sequence Records.

Gregory Page world premiere’s his new feature film, Page Against the Machine, on August 26 at the Digital Gym Cinema.

Blues singer Whitney Shay hosts her birthday

Side Street is the name of a new monthly residency at Humphrey’s Backstage Live, featuring Joshua Taylor, Tony Econom and Sandi King. The inaugural edition will take place on August 30, with guest, Rebecca Jade.

party on September 13 at the Belly Up Tavern.

KoGee Soul Reprise and Jonny Tarr open,

but you can expect several guest notables to join in on the fun.

Curb Records has reissued two classic Beat Farmer’s albums, Loud And Plowed And... Live!! (1990), as well as, Poor and Famous (1989), on CD and vinyl.

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new album, Hawaiian Cowboy, available via Pacific Records, will once again feature artwork by famed Disney (etc) illustrator, Tom Thordarson. Currently on tour throughout Southern California, the band heads to Hawaii for a pair of shows, September 8 – 9, on Maui.

Blink 182 fans may want to pick up the ultimate collectible, Fender’s Limited Edition Tom DeLonge Stratocaster signature guitar and accessories collection. The latter includes a custom strap, picks and cable.

Artist - Photographer – Writer Sandra Castillo recently had her artwork of Elton John issued as a limited edition, three pin set. Castillo most recently edited an autobiography of iconic artist, Ruby Mazur, “Get Up...And Move On.”

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Thea Tochihara and Ashley E Norton have

Save the date! Chloe Lou & The Liddells album release show (title tba) is set for October 29 at the Casbah.

Door 13 is the name of the new band featuring Mercedes Carvajal, formerly with Mercedes Rides Out. The band is hitting the ground running, playing their first gig on August 18 at the Full Circle Saloon and simultaneously releasing their debut single, “NotreDame,” released via Curtain Call Records.

Sal Filipelli’s new single, “Destiny,” is a cowrite with 1960’s era music legend Sly Stone.

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teamed up on a song co-write, “Hitchhike To Heaven,” along with a video shot July 9 in Ramona.

brates the release of their new EP, Shooting Stars, with a release show at the Casbah on September 2, part of Secret Society Scooter Clubs 40th Anniversary event.

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August 27 – 30 at the Casbah. Highlights include an appearance from Spanish psychedelic group, Mohama Saz, as well as The Loons, The Nashville Ramblers and more.

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1st Annual White Party on the Bay aboard Luxury Yacht Sirara

The first annual White Party on the Bay 2023 is being held on September 10, 2023 aboard the custom-built 65-foot luxury cruising yacht, The Sirara. (“The Sirara is USCG licensed and certified to carry up to 120 passengers, but limits its capacity to 85 guests to ensure comfort.”). This one-of-a-kind bay cruise experience was conceptualized by hosts Darian Kambiz and Missie Bono to gather together a group of San Diego’s finest working professionals to enjoy a fun day of networking on San Diego Bay in an all-inclusive environment. “We want to bring San Diego’s finest business professionals together in one place to connect and relax, and to build comradry within the San Diego networking sphere, all while enjoying the beautiful backdrop of our San Diego Bay,” said Darian,

“we look forward to providing a top-tier experience and entertainment for working professionals in a welcoming and supportive environment.” The first annual White Party on the Bay features world-class entertainment by highly sought after artists DJ AYALA, a musical performance by DANIELLE “The Golden Saxophone” and a live fashion show featuring WALA - original designs created by Dawn Hough Sebaugh.

Tickets are only $125 per person and includes admission and a bevy of fine food and drinks.

The hosts are planning additional events throughout the year and will feature various performers and business professionals, please contact the hosts to be included at the next event.

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Mother Nature Promised You Hot Summer Nights, And Our Theaters Are Delivering!

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ust two months ago, when it was like permanently gray out, no matter what time of the day or night it was. I told you the State had finally got around to taking care of Mother Nature, and we would have the awesome summer nights that we are loving now. There are several shows that are so popular and have been extended due to demand.

If you haven’t seen them yet, you might be lucky enough to get tickets still. Of course, many of our Theatre Companies are starting their 2023-2024 seasons, so there is much out there to see. Here are your hot tickets to close out the summer.

Balboa Park is totally alive this month with shows and performances that everyone can enjoy. The Old Globe is running at full throttle with William Shakespeare’s The Merry Wives of Windsor playing at the outdoor Lowell Davies Festival Theatre. Director James Vásquez brings us a Shakespeare meets “I Love Lucy” in this 1950s spin on one of the Bard’s wildest and most appealing comedies. The notorious John Falstaff, larger-thanlife in every way, leaves the big city to work his charms on the suburban inhabitants of Windsor.

Always hustling for his next buck, he sets his sights on two of Windsor’s ladies-who-lunch, but when they figure out Falstaff’s game, they decide to teach him a lesson he won’t forget. The Merry Wifes of Windsor runs through September 3rd.

Opening on September 1 on The Donald and Darlene Shiley Stage comes Cabaret, directed and choreographed by Josh Rhodes.

Willkommen, bienvenue, welcome to Cabaret!

It’s 1931 Berlin, and inside the Kit Kat Klub, British nightclub singer Sally Bowles keeps the delirious party raging. But no amount of booze, music, and dancing can slow the ominous march of a changing Germany as it draws ever closer.

Featuring an iconic score from John Kander and lyrics by Fred Ebb, including “Maybe This Time,” “Mein Herr,” “Don’t Tell Mama,” and, of course, the title song—this Tony Award–winning musical is reimagined in a visionary new staging by Globe favorite Josh Rhodes (Guys and Dolls, Bright Star). BroadwayWorld calls this production, “Hands down the most cohesive, well-rounded, fully conceptualized staging of this musical that I have seen to date. My friends, this is how you do Cabaret.”

Across The Pardo at the Spreckels Organ Pavilion, Twilight in the Park continues on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday nights through the 24th starting at 6:30. I have to admit one of my local favorites Stoney B. Blues (who shouldn’t be missed) takes the stage on Thursday the 17th, and the season closes with the Navy Band Southwest on the 24th. These free Concerts Under the Stars are great for family outings and include dance lessons from 5:00 to 6:00 before the show, check their website to see all the listings.

Our friends across the bay in Coronado at the Lamb’s Players Theatre have yet another fan favorite with Clarence Jordan’s Cotton Patch Gospel, a fascinating setting of the Gospel of Matthew in the American South. With a live band of amazing Bluegrass musicians. This footstomping, feel-good off-Broadway sensation has been held over multiple times, this time until September 3rd.

Cygent Theatre opened their 20th Anniversary Season with Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Evita, directed by Sean Murray. Based on true events, Evita tells the story of Eva Perón’s rags-to-riches life as she goes from poor provincial child to First

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Lady of Argentina. A champion of the workingclass descamisados, she uses popularity and politics to serve her people – and herself. Both a beloved and controversial (and even hated) figure, Eva’s influence has left a lasting legacy on an entire country. Featuring some of musical theatre’s most iconic songs, including “Don’t Cry for Me, Argentina,” this musical masterpiece won seven Tony Awards, including Best Musical and Best Original Score. The 1996 film adaptation was nominated for five Academy Awards, winning Best Original Song.

Another 23-24 season opener is The Untitled Unauthorized Hunter S. Thompson Musical opening on August 29th at The La Jolla Playhouse. Ticket demand for this muchanticipated show has already caused new seats to be released and the dates to be extended. Directed

by Christopher Ashley, with Music and lyrics by Joe Iconis, this show is full of anarchy, ambition, and peacocks. Who was Hunter S. Thompson? He changed journalism. He defined counterculture.

Equal parts philosopher, clown, and genius, he was armed and dangerous with a typewriter as his preferred weapon. Careening from the 1940s to his death in 2005, this gonzo musical blasts into the life of one of America’s most influential and destructive icons. In relentless pursuit of the meaning of the American Dream during an era of political and social upheaval, Hunter S. Thompson cultivated a new form of journalism that ― for better or worse ― injected his subjective view into the heart of the story. Now, in another, even more severe moment of fake news, propaganda, and polarization, Hunter’s story helps explore how we got here, and how to keep fighting. Set to Joe Iconis’ anarchic and tuneful score, this musical is a rock ‘n’ roll thrill ride into the life of an artist seeking greatness and coming to terms with his own legacy. It’s a heartfelt trumpet call to the moral idealists, the outraged, the outlaws, and the outsiders. Playing now through October 8th.

The North Coast Rep is kicking off its 23-24 season with a World Premiere of The Angel Next Door, by Paul Slade Smith and Directed by David Ellenstein on September 6th. Capturing the sheer joy, sophistication, and wit of 1940s screwball comedies, playwright Paul Slade Smith (The Outsider; Unnecessary Farce) has brilliantly adapted Ferenc Molnár’s classic farce, Play at the Castle. Join an unforgettable cast of characters as they navigate romance, misunderstandings, and comical situations, setting the stage for a riotous disaster. Brace yourself for a perfect storm of comedic chaos, swept away by irresistible charm and rapid-fire banter. This delightful evening promises a non-stop rollercoaster of mirth, leaving you breathless with laughter.

Up in Vista, The Moonlight Amphitheater is closing out its 2023 season with a pair of fun shows.

The Moonlight is one of the unique places where you can get a seat or choose from two lawn seating areas where you can bring a picnic (the Moonlight provides lawn chairs), one is a reserved space area, and the other is a general space area, making this a fun night under the stars. The first of the pair is 42nd Street, opening on August 16th. At the height of the Great Depression, aspiring chorus girl Peggy Sawyer comes to the big city from Allentown, PA, and soon lands her first big job in the ensemble of a glitzy new Broadway show. But just before opening night, the leading lady breaks her ankle. Will Peggy be able to step in and become a star? The score is chock-full of Broadway standards, including “You’re Getting To Be A Habit With Me,” “Dames,” “We’re In the Money,” “Lullaby of Broadway,” “Shuffle Off

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to Buffalo” and “FortySecond Street.”

Gates open at 6:30 with an 8:00 curtain.

Following 42nd Street is Saturday Night Fever on September 13.

In this beloved 70s throwback, Tony Manero, a nineteen-yearold Brooklynite paint store clerk, spends his weekends at a local disco, where he moonlights as the king of the dance floor.

When he and mesmerizing dancer Stephanie enter a dance competition, the pair’s professional partnership blossoms into a deep friendship and challenges both to reflect on what’s important in life amidst rising social tensions and disillusionment.

Featuring the timeless hits of the Bee Gees, classic disco tracks, and new original songs, this reimagined version of “Saturday Night Fever” transports you back to the era of disco balls, platform boots, and white suits. Featuring songs from the bestselling movie soundtrack of all time, including “Stayin’ Alive,” “How Deep Is Your Love,” “Night Fever,” “Tragedy,” and “More Than a Woman,” as well as 70s favorites “Boogie Shoes,” “Disco Inferno” and many more. For Saturday Night Fever, the Gates open at 6:00 with a 7:30 curtain.

Labor Day weekend marks the unofficial end of summer season, and we would be remiss not to recall that it’s traditionally marked with the San Diego Symphony’s annual Tchaikovsky Spectacular on September 1st. For This year, Conductor Christopher Dragon will lead the Symphony through three of Tchaikovsky’s finest works, Piano Concerto No. 1 in B-flat Major, Op. 23, Sleeping Beauty Suite, Op. 66a, and the iconic 1812 Overture, Op 49, with a pyrotechnic/firework display accompaniment to the 1812 Overture. In the past, this would mark the last concert on the bay, and the Symphony would take a month off before returning to their home at Symphony Hall. But The Rady Shell has changed all that as the Symphony is booked through November, with other shows booked into December.

Check their website to see all the listings.

Indoors or outdoors, we are heading into what will be one of the best seasons our performing arts companies have ever brought to the stage. I hope your summer was everything you hoped for. And since we live in San Diego, summer really doesn’t end until at least mid-October, so have at it.

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Unveiling the Truth: Alcohol vs. Marijuana Which is Worse For The Brain?

With the global momentum of marijuana legalization, the debate over whether alcohol or marijuana poses a greater risk to brain health has become a contentious topic. Recent research from the University of Colorado Boulder has brought to light groundbreaking insights, challenging conventional wisdom about the potential harms of these substances.

Alcohol’s Devastating Impact: The University of Colorado Boulder study, led by Rachel Thayer and her team, analyzed brain imaging data from over 853 adult participants aged between 18 and 55 years. The results were striking, revealing that alcohol consumption, particularly over prolonged periods, was associated with significant adverse effects on the brain’s structure. Long-term alcohol use showed correlations with reduced gray matter volume and compromised white matter integrity, with potential profound consequences on cognition, behavior, and overall brain function.

Marijuana’s Surprising Resilience: In contrast to common beliefs, the study found no significant impact on brain structure due to marijuana use. Surprisingly, there were no structural alterations observed in gray or white matter as a result of cannabis consumption. This groundbreaking finding challenges long-standing assumptions about the alleged detrimental effects of marijuana on brain health.

Shifting Perspectives: The Changing Legal Landscape: With approximately 78 million Americans having used marijuana at some point in their lifetime and around 35 million using it monthly, accurately assessing its potential benefits and drawbacks becomes imperative. As marijuana legalization gains momentum across the United States for both medicinal and recreational purposes, it is essential to rely on scientific evidence rather than preconceived notions. The University of Colorado Boulder study makes a valuable contribution to the ongoing debate surrounding marijuana’s safety.

The Safer Alternative: Emphasizing the research team’s perspective, including Kent Hutchison, the study highlights that while marijuana may have some negative consequences, the harm it inflicts on the brain pales in comparison to the damaging effects of alcohol. Alcohol-related brain damage, with its documented impact on gray matter volume and white matter integrity, should raise serious concerns among policymakers, health professionals, and individuals alike. Marijuana, on the other hand, shows promise as a comparatively safer alternative.

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This study underscores the need for further research and highlights the potential benefits of adopting a more balanced approach to drug regulation and public health, given the substantial number of Americans who engage in marijuana use.

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