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IT’S ‘A BEAUTIFUL PLANET’
WHAT’S INSIDE?
IMAX film blends astronauts’ view of Earth with environmental message
GI Film Festival The second annual GI Film Festival Sept. 14-18 features a variety of movies for, about and by service men and women — bringing the stories of America’s Military to life through film. PG. 16
A Writer to Watch San Diego author Jill Hall says she is often caught off guard during the process of writing her novels. “I get to know my characters first, then let them tell me what they’re going to do. It’s part of the excitement of writing,” says Hall. PG. 18 NASA Commander Barry (Butch) Wilmore shoots a scene with the IMAX camera through the window of the International Space Station’s Cupola Observation Module. (Courtesy of NASA)
Stunning views of the earth from the International Space Station are just a few of the features of “A Beautiful Planet,” an IMAX film currently playing at the Reuben H. Fleet Science Center in Balboa Park. The Toni Myersdirected film stresses the planet’s fragile biosphere. Read Andrew Dyer’s report on PAGE 10 LEFT: Director Toni Myers is a veteran of IMAX documentaries. (Photo: Andrew Dyer)
Researchers Develop Novel Microscope A new microscopic imaging system is revealing a never-before-seen view of the underwater world. Researchers from Scripps Institution of Oceanography have designed an underwater microscope to study the seafloor. PG. 19
RIGHT: An astronaut’s view of Los Angeles from the International Space Station. (Courtesy of NASA)
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URBAN GARDENING Successful gardening techniques for all who choose to inquire Gardening.” Container gardening is ideal for urban settings, as they don’t cause long-term change to the property. You can build DIY container gardens with various materials, they can also be purchased. A good container is free of chemicals or varnish on the inside, and has proper drainage. I must mention, even with a lawn or some dirt, it’s nearly impossible to test whether or not hazardous chemicals have been previously introduced. If there is any question, keep in mind the soil that grows your food determines how healthy it will be. Any chemicals in the soil may hinder the growth process, and even worse, may be transferred to the food and its consumer. Purchasing healthy organic soil may be the biggest cost of urban gardening, but if you factor its ability to be reused, and the significance it has on the food you grow, indeed it is worth it! I recommend adding equal parts organic soil, peat moss, vermiculite and clean sand, to ensure the health, aeration and vitality of the soil. Typically, I lay down a tarp or large piece of plastic, mixing the
BY NINA RUDD
Growing your own food is something many urban dwellers often dream of. With eyes closed, our thoughts may wander to faraway lands and open spaces where spring-fresh sprouts rise up through the earthy soil. Fragrant flowers attract hummingbirds and dancing bumblebees, and very soon, the strawberry fields will be bursting with sweet, delicious berries. A smile lifts our cheeks. Our forehead relaxes. But before the next inhale, an ambulance howls in the distance. Your neighbor is yelling at the phone company again, and those fragrant flowers are the favorite restroom for all the neighborhood canine’s. The word “someday” accompanies the next exhale. In the grand scope of urban environments, San Diegans can’t really complain! With a plethora of urban parks, beaches, and bike paths, and 300 sunny days a year, there is no lack of enjoyable outdoor spaces. Our dry, Mediterranean climate is thought by many to be the finest in the world. With this stellar climate comes super stellar growing conditions. San Diego County has been at the forefront of organic farming, with approximately 7,000 acres dedicated to growing local crops like oranges, grapes and avocados. Unfortunately, most of this is shipped across the country to feed metropolitan areas like New York City. Ironically, most of the produce found in grocery stores is imported. San Diego does host dozens of great neighborhood farmer’s markets each week, which are ideal for conscious consumers. But... what if you dared to go even deeper in to the subject of eating fresh? What if you were to consider taking your food source into your own hands? What if you dedicated just 30 minutes per week to reducing that grocery bill, enhancing the flavor of your food, and increasing the nutritional value of each bite? What if instead of closing your eyes and travelling far away, you opened your eyes and started looking around? Urban gardening can be accomplished in nearly any setting. From a small balcony to a large yard, there are successful gardening techniques for all who choose to inquire. For a small shared outdoor space like mine, there is no grass to plant directly in the ground. This doesn’t stop me! The fresh basil I add to my lemonade brings a simple level of joy I happily share with my family. My recipe for urban gardening is mainly rooted in “Container
“ingredients” and storing in a clean bin. This will make the rest of the planting process very easy. Do not forget, there are other ways of growing food without soil. You may not like to get dirty, or not have the space to mix the soil. Fear not! Aeroponic and hydroponic gardening systems are clever alternatives. Using timers and liquid nutrients, you can have a nearly labor-free harvest! Purchasing organic seeds ensures molecular health to the food you grow. What you grow should depend on what you enjoy eating! Even if you start with one basil plant or one mint plant, you will make that next spring roll or mojito taste even better! Everything listed in this article can be found at your local nursery or garden center. With a little clever handy-work you can create beautiful, moveable and grow-able spaces! Stay tuned for more planting tips and creative grow ideas!
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KIDS’ KORNER
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Cali Life Co. Kids is an art project inspiring local youth to develop their creative skills, building confidence and experience within and beyond their communities. Have FUN coloring! Share your work with us on facebook, twitter or instagram and be entered to WIN prizes for the new school year!
HEY KIDS, YOU CAN GROW YOUR OWN VEGGIES! Did you know that you can grow you very own organic tomatoes even if you live in an apartment? Cherry tomatoes are very easy to grow. They will grow in the ground or in a pot. Cherry tomatoes can also grow from a seed or plant. They also need little attention to grow. Plus, you may have supplies such as a bucket that you a recycle as a planter for your tomato plant.
inches around the bottom of the container, allowing water to drain.
Gather these supplies:
Step 3: Water well and watch for your tomato plant to grow.
• Pot or bucket for the plant or seed At least 3 gallons or bigger for a larger yield. • Organic potting soil. • Organic plant food (optional) • Seeds or plant That’s right. That is all you need. Step 1: Grab your planter. If you are recycling a container, make sure you make holes every few
Step 2: Fill your container with the organic soil. For a seed simply poke a small hole about 1⁄2inch deep, drop seed in and lightly cover with soil. For a plant, dig a hole deep enough to plant your plant up to the first set of leaves from the roots. Place plant in hole and fill with soil.
You should see your tomato plant in 7-10 days from seed. Place in full sun. Water as needed and enjoy your delicious tomatoes.
Fun Fact: You can grow your next cherry tomato plant from seeds from your current cherry tomatoes plant. They are from the heirloom family. The heirloom family is an open-pollinated variety. Where have you live in San Diego? And, what were your favorite things to do there?
What is your name?
My name is Shelby. How old are you?
I am 7-years-old. I will be 8 in November.
First, we lived in Hillcrest. I loved riding me scooter to Balboa Park and playing in the water fountain there. Next, my mom and I moved to PB. My favorite part of PB was my friends, going to Belmonte Park, and riding my scooter to the beach. Now, we live in Jamul. I love to garden and doing art while I’m home. What are your other favorite activities?
This year I will be attending school through K12, a California online public school. This is my first year there. I am really excited to start soon.
Well, gymnastics is one of my other favorite things to do. I take classes at the YMCA. My favorite move is Skin the Cat. I love to hangout with my family also. We garden together all the time. My mom and I cook the vegetables we grow. They are yummy.
How does your family and friends describe you?
What are some of your favorite things about being an artist?
Geez. My family and friends describe me as fearless, loving, happy, and creative. There are other things, but my mom said that I only need four.
I really enjoy painting pictures for my family because they get really happy when I give them the paintings. I also love doing art project with my friend Ms. Nina. She is a really great artist and teacher.
Which school do you attend?
Where were you born?
I was born in Mississippi. When did you move?
We moved when I was 1 to Monterey. When did you move to San Diego?
When I was almost 4 we moved to San Diego. My mom lived in San Diego when she was in school like I am now.
Why do you want to put your art in Kids’ Korner?
I want to put my art in Kids’ Korner so that other kids can have fun with it too."
A Few Tips to be at the Top of Your Game 5. Collect eggs. You can put them in the incubator in your back pack. The egg will hatch based on how many steps you take. 6. You can charge up your Pokemon for a special attack by holding you thumb down on the screen longer. 1. Always stay safe and have an adult with you! 2. Be smart with your Pokeballs. You can make the circle smaller by holding your finger of the Pokemon you are trying to catch. 3. Want to throw a curveball? Hold onto your Pokeball and rotate it with your finger until it glitters. 4. When looking for a Pokemon, note any movement in leaves or bushes. Also they like their natural habitats, so sea Pokemon will be near water. Others come out at night, but not past your bed time.
7. If you have a lot of one Pokemon, trade them in for candy. In your Pokemon viewer, pick a Pokemon and scroll down. Select “Transfer” and the Professor will give you candy for your extra Pokemon. Use the candy to strengthen the Pokemons you want to keep. 8. Avoid spending your allowance. Go to the shop icon and invthe top right click “shield.” Each day you can claim free givevaways. And don’t waste yellow potions. Candy and stardust will return knocked out Pokemons back to full health. 9 Have FUN!
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Bird’s Nest Custody The kid stays put, Mom and Dad move back and forth B J
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Among several bird species, the male and female work together to build their nest, forage for food and feed their young. When the time is right, the babies leave the nest and begin life on their own. Now there’s a custody arrangement gaining popularity. Its name offers a nod to the avian world in its reference to post-divorce parenting: bird’s nest custody. It is uniquely child-centric. Increasingly, families are finding that shuffling kids back and forth between Mom’s house and Dad’s house isn’t in their children’s best interest. Bird’s nest custody is a co-parenting option that prevents children from having to split their time between their divorced parents’ homes. Instead, the children stay put and the parents alternate moving in and out, “like birds alighting and departing the nest,” according to a Psychology Today article on the topic. The divorced parents live in a different home when they aren’t in the family home with their children. That home might be a place of their own, or a second home the divorced parents share. It is believed that bird’s nest parenting originated about 16 years ago, when a Virginia court ruled that the best solution for two young children involved them remaining in their
John Griffith is a partner at Griffith, Young & Lass Family Law in San Diego.
family home, according to an article in The Telegraph. This option works best when the parents are co-parenting, as opposed to an arrangement where one is the custodial parent, the Psychology Today article stated. It isn’t a good option for every situation, for obvious reasons. Divorces can be contentious and emotional, and bird’s nest custody requires a level of communication and cooper-
ation that some couples simply can’t provide. But in situations where the divorcing parents remain on friendly terms and genuinely desire to make the children’s needs the priority, this is an option. This is an arrangement that tends to be reached voluntarily by the divorcing couple. However, there is a case of it being court ordered . A 2003 ruling in Canada made news when the judge “told parents to stop treating their children like ‘Frisbees,’ and imposed bird’s nest custody without either party requesting it.” This parenting option is seen more frequently New York City, due in part to limited, expensive housing options, according to an article in The New York Times. Many divorcing couples opt for bird’s nest custody for financial, as well as child-rearing reasons. Bird’s nest custody is something to consider if spouses are divorcing on amicable terms. This arrangement can be included in the divorce decree.
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Top 5 Reasons to Choose a Community Bank or Credit Union BY STACY MITCHELL INSTITUTE FOR LOCAL SELF-RELIANCE
1. Get the Same Services at Lower Cost
Most locally owned banks and credit unions offer the same array of services, from online bill paying to debit and credit cards, at much lower cost than big banks. Average fees at small banks and credit unions are substantially lower than at big banks, according to national data. Studies show that small financial institutions also offer, on average, better interest rates on savings and better terms on credit cards and other loans.
2. Put Your Money to Work Growing Your Local Economy
3. Keep Decision-Making Local
Small businesses, which create the majority of new jobs, depend heavily on small, local banks for financing. Although small and mid-sized banks control less than one-quarter of all bank assets, they account for more than half of all small business lending. Big banks, meanwhile, allocate relatively little of their resources to small businesses. The largest 20 banks, which now control 57 percent of all bank assets, devote only 18 percent of their commercial loan portfolios to small business.
At local banks and credit unions, loan approvals and other key decisions are made locally by people who live in the community, have face-toface relationships with their customers, and understand local needs. Because of this personal knowledge, local financial institutions are often able to approve small business and other loans that big banks would reject. In the case of credit unions, control ultimately rests with the customers, who are also member-owners.
4. Back Institutions that Share a Commitment to Your Community
The fortunes of local banks and credit unions are intimately tied to the fortunes of their local communities. The more the community prospers, the more the local bank benefits. This is why many local banks and credit unions are involved in their communities. Big banks, in contrast, are not tethered to the places where they operate. Indeed, they often use a community’s deposits to make investments in other regions or on Wall Street.
5. Support Productive Investment, Not Gambling
The primary activity of almost all small banks and credit unions is to turn deposits into loans and other productive investments. Meanwhile, big banks devote a sizeable share of their resources to speculative trading and other Wall Street bets that may generate big profits for the bank, but provide little economic or social value for the rest of us and can put the entire financial system at risk if they go bad.
LETTER TO THE EDITOR American voters agree money has too much influence in our democracy and are eager to hear candidates debate bold solutions. Voters need to know where candidates stand on reforming our democracy so every voice is heard. A democracy does not work when special interest money drowns out the voices of everyday Americans.
But there are solutions that are already working to strengthen democracy on the state level — and a huge majority of voters agree it's time to take them nationwide. That’s why it is so important for our candidates to tell us where they stand on the Fight Big Money agenda, a platform endorsed by over a dozen organizations committed to
restoring balance to our democracy. The agenda urges candidates to explain their stances on specific policy reforms, including creating a small-donor citizen-funded election program, protecting the right to vote, overturning disastrous Supreme Court decisions like Citizens United, ensuring full disclosure of political contributions, and mak-
ing sure our campaign finance laws are strictly enforced. These are commonsense solutions supported by a wide majority of Americans Democrats, Republicans, and independents. Join me to encourage candidates to let voters know where they stand on these important issues at www.WhoWillFightBigMoney.org.
Sincerely, Evan Ingle Lincoln Avenue San Diego
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1 in 4 Local Banks Has Vanished Since 2008 Why we should treat it as a national crisis BY STACY MITCHELL INSTITUTE FOR LOCAL SELF-RELIANCE
Here’s a statistic that ought to alarm anyone interested in rebuilding local economies and redirecting the flow of capital away from Wall Street and toward more productive ends: Over the last seven years, one of every four community banks has disappeared. We have 1,971 fewer of these small, local financial institutions today than at the beginning of 2008. Some 500 failed outright, with the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) stepping in to pay their depositors. Most of the rest were acquired and absorbed into bigger banks. To illustrate this disturbing trend and highlight a few of the reasons we should treat it as a national crisis, we’ve published a trove of new graphs. These provide a startling look at the pace of change and its implications. In 1995, megabanks — giant banks with more than $100 billion in assets (in 2010 dollars) — controlled 17 percent of all banking assets. By 2005, their share had reached 41 percent. Today, it is a staggering 59 percent. Meanwhile, the share of the market held by community banks and credit unions — local institutions with less than $1 billion in assets — plummeted from 27 percent to 11 percent. You can watch this transformation unfold in our 90-second video, which shows how four massive banks — Bank of America, JP Morgan Chase, Citigroup, and Wells Fargo — have come to dominate the sector, each growing larger than all of the nation’s community banks put together. “If we continue to go down this path, we’ll kill this concept of relationship banking,” contends Rebeca
Romera Rainey, the third-generation CEO of Centinel Bank in Taos, New Mexico. Like other community banks, Centinel makes lending decisions based on its relationships with its customers and deep knowledge of the local market. It underwrites a wide range of business loans and home mortgages to local families. Many of these borrowers would likely not qualify for big-bank financing because they do not fit neatly into the standardized formulas megabanks use to evaluate their risk of default. Yet, despite having a portfolio filled with highly localized and unconventional loans — to a home builder, for example, who constructs super energy-efficient houses entirely out of old bottles and other recycled materials — Centinel has a remarkable track record when it comes to judging risk. In 2014, the bank had to write off as a loss just 0.05 percent of the total value of its outstanding loans. In contrast, the nation’s 21 megabucks collectively charged off 0.54 percent of their lending, or ten times as much. Even though they excel at doing exactly what we need our finance system to do, however, community banks like Centinel, which was founded by Romera Rainey’s grandfather in 1969 and is one of about 180 Latino-owned banks in the country, are disappearing rapidly. Exactly why is the subject of much debate. Is Dodd-Frank to Blame?
Some scholars and bankers are giving the blame to the added costs of complying with the Dodd-Frank banking reform law, which created the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and imposed new rules on
banks’ behavior. In February, Michael Lux, a senior fellow at Harvard’s Kennedy School of Government and a consultant with the Boston Consulting Group, and Robert Greene, a graduate student, released a widely discussed paper arguing that the decline of community banks accelerated in “the second quarter of 2010, around the time of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act’s passage.” Lux and Greene contend that Dodd-Frank has piled new regulatory compliance costs on local banks “that neither pose systemic risks nor have the diversified businesses to support such costs.” Surveys do indeed indicate that community banks are spending more on compliance as a result of Dodd-Frank, including hiring more staff, and the added burden is leading more of them to consider exiting the business by selling to a bigger bank. Yet, the correlation between Dodd-Frank and the drop in the number of community banks is not nearly as strong or clearcut as Lux and Greene suggest. Many of Dodd-Frank’s provisions took effect only in the last year and cannot explain losses in previous years. Consumer advocates worry that Lux and Greene’s paper, which prescribes policy changes that would make it harder for regulators to impose new rules on financial institutions of any size, may help fuel a campaign by the nation’s big banks to gut Dodd-Frank. Lobbying groups like the American Bankers Association (ABA) are already using the plight of community banks to push for overturning parts of the law, including many regulations that apply only to Wall Street. At a hearing in February, Senator
Elizabeth Warren took the ABA to task for this. In an exchange with group’s chairman, R. Daniel Blanton, she noted that “the ABA’s very first request in the name of community bank regulatory relief” was the passage of a bill exempting banks of all sizes from a rule designed to prevent them from issuing mortgages that borrowers can’t afford to repay. “As you know, under the current rule, banks with under $2 billion in assets that issue fewer than 500 mortgages a year can already satisfy the… rule,” she said. “If Congress passed this bill that the American Bankers Association wants, how many community bank mortgages would become eligible [for the exemption] and how does that stack up on mortgages held by Citibank, JP Morgan, and the other giants that would become eligible under this change?” Putting the Squeeze on Local Banks
The real factors driving the decline of community banks are more complex and longstanding. In a lengthy paper, Arthur E. Wilmarth, a law professor at George Washington University, offers a comprehensive and nuanced discussion of the problem. Wilmarth provides a damning look at the regulatory disadvantages faced by community banks, but without feeding the deregulation agenda of their big competitors. Dodd-Frank is flawed, Wilmarth contends, but not merely because of the added burden some of its rules impose on community banks. Its chief failing is that it did nothing to end the too-big-to-fail status of megabanks, a regulatory structure that has long favored them, and the
substantial public subsidies that go along with it. The decline of community banks actually began with a series of policy changes in the 1990s that untethered banks from their communities and allowed publicly insured commercial banks to engage in risky speculation. This shift in policy allowed big banks to become giant conglomerates, gobbling up market share and their smaller competitors. The financial crisis should have been a wake-up call, but instead policymakers doubled down. “The federal government encouraged further consolidation by adopting extraordinary assistance programs to ensure the survival of the biggest institutions,” Wilmarth observes. Policymakers’ treatment of community banks could not have been more different: “Federal regulators issued hundreds of capital directives and other enforcement orders against community banks and allowed more than 450 community banks to fail.” Perhaps the most important reason to treat the decline of community banks as a national crisis is that, while megabanks devote much of their capacity to activities that enrich their own bottom line, very often at the expense of the broader economy, local banks are doing the real work of financing businesses and other productive investments that create jobs and improve our well-being.
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Doug Manchester Donates Historic Hand Press to San Diego History Center Developer Doug has donated a historic Washington Hand Press to the San Diego History Center. The press and typesetting were acquired by James Copley for its historical value and was displayed for decades at the headquarters of the Copley Press in Mission Valley. Manchester is a former publisher of the San Diego Union-Tribune. The Samuel Rust-patented Washington Hand Press was introduced in 1829. R. Hoe and Company gained control of his patents in 1835 and continued to manufacturer these presses into the 1900’s. The press, which weighs approximately 2,500 pounds, is identical to the one brought to San Diego in 1851 by John Judson Ames to print the San Diego Herald, San Diego’s first newspaper. It is also identical to the press brought to Old Town San Diego from San Andreas, Calif., in 1868 by William Jeff Gatewood
and Ed Bushyhead to publish their newspaper, The San Diego Union. The press required two men (a printer and an inker) to operate. Two pages were printed at a time and a good team could print about 175 sheets per hour. Pages one and four were generally printed on Mondays and contained no current news. Pages two and three were printed on Wednesdays and contained local and current news. The Washington Hand Press will become a centerpiece in the launch and expansion of the History Center’s permanent exhibit “San Diego: A Place of Promise” at the San Diego History Center located in Balboa Park. “I am honored to donate the press equipment which will be available for the public to view for eternity,” said Manchester. “It will not only remind us of the past and our history, but also how news and
media has shaped and influenced our lives today and what it will become in the future. My goal is for our community to learn more about newspapers, media and the press and their role in our society. Most importantly, I believe it is important to leave something behind for future generations to learn about and enjoy.” The Press will become part of the museum’s permanent collection with a special acknowledgement to Manchester. The exhibit tells the story of how we became the region we are today and offers opportunities for children to come and learn about the history of San Diego; about 18,000 underserved school children K-12 visit the center each year to view relics that date back to 10,000 BC. The newly expanded exhibit is tentatively scheduled to open in August 2017.
Volunteers Needed for Balboa Park Rose Garden The Inez Grant Parker Rose Garden, 2125 Park Blvd. in Balboa Park, is accepting volunteers, novice or experienced, to join the Rose Garden Corps. Volunteers work in the garden trimming off dead blooms, weeding, raking, fertilizing, pruning
and planting new varieties. Volunteer days are Tuesday and/or Thursday mornings, preferably weekly, for 2-3 hours. A monthly meeting in the Rose Garden the third Tuesday of each month at 9:15 a.m. is used to share information
and direct needed work. Volunteers learn about roses, and also act as goodwill ambassadors to the many tourists who frequent our beautiful garden. The next meeting will be on Aug. 16 at 9:15 a.m. in the arbor area.
The Samuel Rust-patented Washington Hand Press.
Rose Garden Corps volunteers receive excellent rose care training from experienced volunteers. This is a great chance to learn more about roses and contribute to a rose garden ranked one of the best in the world. Interested in volunteering? Contact Mary Rose, bprosegardencorps@gmail.com.
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By Bart Mendoza August 19-21 Legends Come Out for the Tiki Oasis Festival
The Sonics
Fans of Tiki culture, surf and garage music, burlesque and exotic cocktails won’t want to miss the annual Tiki Oasis Festival when it returns to the The Crowne Plaza Hotel Aug. 19-21. Among the highlights will be seminars on everything from playing the ukulele to the proper use of a hula hoop. There are even free to the public happenings such as a custom car show. However, the main attraction is the music and this year organizers have put together their best lineup ever with appearances from ’60s-era garage legends The Sonics, Georgia-based rockers the Woggles and ’60s actress/singer Donna Loren among the performers. If you are a fan of the look, feel and sounds of the late 1950s through the early 1960s, this fun event is the ultimate time warp. www.tikioasis.com
Flamin Groovies
September 2 Flamin’ Groovies in San Diego, Finally
August 21 A Chance to Catch Rock Royalty
Jeff Bloom
If you’ve listened to much rock music over the last 40 years, you’ve heard the drumming Appice brothers, Carmine & Vinny. The pair and their band will perform at Brick by Brick on Aug. 21, the culmination of a career that has seen them playing behind some of the biggest names in music. Vinny became a legend playing with the likes of Black Sabbath, Dio and Rick Derringer, while Carmine can be heard on countless records by Rod Stewart, Vanilla Fudge and Pink Floyd, to name a few. The show will be a mix of classics and new rockers, but if you are a drummer or love classic rock, this chance to catch an intimate set from rock royalty should not be missed. www.brickbybrick.com
It’s taken 51 years, but the Flamin’ Groovies are finally playing a San Diego show on Sept. 2. Perhaps it’s because the garage rock icons now include a San Diegan in their midst, drummer Victor Penalosa. But whatever the reason, fans of great rock ‘n’ roll have much to be grateful for. Riding a resurgence that has seen them perform sold-out shows around the globe, The Flamin’ Groovies will be playing a few new tunes from their upcoming album, but the biggest cheers will be for their long string of classic, much covered tunes, such as “Shake Some Action,” “Slow Death” and “I Can’t Hide.” www.thecasbahmusic.com
Appice brothers, Carmine & Vinny.
August 26 Standout Rock and Reggae Favorites Rock and reggae favorites Jet West celebrate the release of their long awaited sophomore album, “Wake Up,” with a concert at the Music Box on Aug. 26. The show comes at the end of a two-week West Coast tour, just the start of a round of road work that will see them traveling around the U.S. over the next year. One of the night’s standouts promises to be their version of the Doors “People Are Strange,” but the whole new album will thrill longtime fans, with songs such as “Ocean” and “Free,” both full of the melodies and rhythms that have made Jet West one of the area’s most popular bands. . www.Musicboxsd.com Jet West
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September 14
The Plaintive Voice of Molly Ringwald
Free Concert Celebrating ‘Soul Music in San Diego’
One of the most beloved actresses of the 1980s, Molly Ringwald, will perform an intimate concert at Hillcrest nightspot, Martini’s Above Fourth on Sept. 1. Ringwald is best known for her roles in such iconic coming of age films as “Pretty In Pink” and “The Breakfast Club,” but these days has added singing to her resume, with jazz standards and selections from the great American songbook in her repertoire. While her movie fans will be thrilled by this chance to see a favorite star, music fans will also be delighted by her plaintive voice and playful stage presence, topped by a jazzy reading of the “Breakfast Club” theme “Don’t You Forget About Me.” www.ma4sd.com
On Sept.14, Fans of classic soul will want to head to the Saville Theatre at City College for a special free concert dedicated to “Soul music in San Diego.” There will be speakers and a slide presentation, but the focus of the event will be a set from the area’s best R&B dance band, The Amandas, performing some of the era’s top hits. Making this an event not to miss, the group will play a selection of rare soul sides from San Diego’s ’60s-era performers, including “Little” Marie Staten and Jesse Davis, whose original 45’s now go for hundreds of dollars on the collectors market. Whether you go for a look at the area’s music history or to hear great tunes, this promises to be one of the year’s most unique and fun events. www.sdcity.edu/CampusLife/performances/SavilleTheatre
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In the IMAX film “A Beautiful Planet,” director Toni Myers takes audiences to the International Space Station for an astronaut’s-eye-view of the earth and the environmental issues stressing its fragile biosphere. With narration by actress Jennifer Lawrence and filmed over one year by four overlapping space station crews, “A Beautiful Planet” made its San Diego debut at the Reuben H. Fleet Science Center in Balboa Park in June. Myers is a veteran of IMAX documentaries and her film career spans more than 40 years. Her director credits also include IMAX films “Hubble 3D” and “Space Station 3D.” She has worked on IMAX since
its inception in the late 1960s and has been involved in IMAX space films since writing and editing the first — the 1985 classic “The Dream is Alive.” “We put (an IMAX) theater in the National Air and Space Museum in Washington,” she said. “The first director of that museum was (Apollo astronaut) Mike Collins. When he saw IMAX, a film called ‘To Fly,’ he said it was the only way people would experience what he did going to space. We already knew that but it was good that he said it. It took 10 years (from then) to get a camera on board the space shuttle.” Myers worked on several space films for IMAX and NASA. She said they trained 145 astronauts on 24 shuttle flights to operate the cameras. With the shuttle’s retirement
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Beautiful Planet’s” run-time is 45 minutes. “It was a difficult job because I had such an embarrassment of riches,” she said. “We had a specific environmental message to convey, so those automatically went into the film. We stopped shooting in November 2015, and I had to deliver the finished film by March. It was a crunch.” Myers said she was not trying to be preachy with the film’s environmental themes and that she wanted to use the fragility of the space station as a metaphor for the earth. “We made a film back in 1990 about the earth called “Blue Planet,’” she said. “A lot has changed. (Then) the big worry was the ozone hole, SEE EARTH, Page 15
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the way they had been making the films, with physical film, was also retired. “We could no longer fly IMAX film and cameras to the ISS,” she said. “We had to switch to digital. Myers said she was astonished at the quality of the digital images despite some purists’ instance on film’s superiority. “The blacks are as black as you can make them. The colors are vivid and there’s no bleeding,” she said. “You could even see colors in the Bahaman reefs by moonlight. It allowed us to (see) what we never would have seen on film.” Space Station crews shot over 11.5 terabytes of data for the project, and Myers said there was so much quality footage it was difficult not to make the film feature-length. “A
The entire northeast of Canada, the United States and beyond as seen from the International Space Station.
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Diversionary Announces 2016/2017 Season and New Branding!
Since 1986, Diversionary has been creating thoughtful work that celebrates the diversity and strength of the LGBT Family. The thirdoldest LGBT theatre in the country ended it’s 30th Anniversary season with the critically lauded and challenging World Premiere Musical of THE BOY WHO DANCED ON AIR. Season 31 continues Diversionary’s legacy of creating groundbreaking and intimate work. Under the helm of Executive Artistic Director Matt M. Morrow, Diversionary’s next season begins this September, and has been carefully curated to continue the theater’s history of creating work that is a diverse reflection of the community. With this season, Diversionary welcomes lesserheard voices by slating four pieces by female playwrights. Morrow describes his second season: “I’m elated to give desperately needed opportunities to female playwrights. I’ve also focused on comedic work, with the goal of infusing some levity into what is sure to be a turbulent election year – there is nothing like the redemptive power of laughter. The five stories selected for production celebrate who we are, who we become, and how we create family. Our community will undoubtedly find itself reflected on the Diversionary stage.” The Season also brings with it a fresh look for thirty year-old theatre. San Diego graphic design firm SIMPATIKA was engaged to rejuvenate Diversionary’s branding while paying respect to the resilient history of the organization. Morrow was thrilled to unveil the branding at the 30th Anniversary Gala on April 1st. He says of the new look: “Simpatika worked closely with us to develop a new brand that pays homage to Diversionary’s history by reaching back to our original triangle iconography, while bringing a bold, inclusive and forward-thinking sensibility to the theatre.” The season explodes out of the gate with the San Diego Premiere of the new musical LIZARD BOY, with book, music and lyrics by Justin Huertas. The show comes direct from it’s World Premiere at Seattle Repertory Theatre, where it enjoyed a celebrated, sold out
run. This fantastical story follows a young recluse named Trevor, who ventures outside his comfort zone in a quest for love and selfacceptance, but ends up finding an adventure of mythic proportions along the way. The original Seattle cast will join the Diversionary production, featuring the writer/composer in the title role. Original director Brandon Ivie will present a fresh re-staging of LIZARD BOY for Diversionary. December will bring the San Diego Premiere of THE MYSTERY OF LOVE AND SEX by Bathsheba Doran, directed by Executive Artistic Director Matt M. Morrow. This Southern Gothic Comedy spans multiple years and looks at the fluid sexual dynamics of two couples in a makeshift family. MYSTERY is both heartbreaking and hilarious – a gorgeous piece of writing that has something for everyone. Playwright Lisa Kron made Broadway history last year with her 2015 Tony Award winning musical FUN HOME. As the centerpiece of the season, Morrow has programmed two of Kron’s plays, producing them in repertory for the first time ever. The Kron Repertory celebrates the playwright’s genius and provides an intimate and intensive glimpse into her writing. Diversionary will produce the first San Diego revival of Kron’s 2.5 MINUTE RIDE since its breakout World Premiere at La Jolla Playhouse in 1996. Two San Diego Powerhouses team up: Rosina Reynolds directs and Shana Wride takes the stage as Lisa in this solo piece that pays reverence to Kron’s Holocaust survivor Father. 2.5 interweaves three stories of family lineage into one touching, funny and memorable narrative. The San Diego Premiere of WELL completes the second part of The Kron Repertory. This pioneering comedy transferred to Broadway in 2006. Kron uses the play to examine her complicated relationship with her Mother, along with her sense of health and well-being. Kym Pappas directs while San Diego favorite Samantha Ginn takes on the role of Lisa. The World Premiere of Georgette Kelly’s BALLAST concludes Diversionary’s 31st Season. BALLAST explores the waking and dream
lives of two trans and cisgender couples as they come to terms with the new relationships they find themselves in. Executive Artistic Director Morrow helms this World Premiere which will feature a striking projection design by Tara Knight (AMAZONS AND THEIR MEN, HOLLYWOOD). Georgette Kelly says of her upcoming production with Diversionary: “I’m thrilled to be working with Diversionary to bring BALLAST to the stage as a World Premiere. It’s an honor to rekindle my collaboration with Matt Morrow, who directed the very first reading of BALLAST in 2012 and whose vision has been instrumental to the development of the script. I’m so grateful to both Matt and the Diversionary team for their tireless support of this new play!” The season ends with SPARK! Diversionary’s first-ever new play festival. As the final Mainstage Production of the 2016-17 Season, BALLAST anchors the festival which will feature three to five new plays presented as staged readings, plus a Master Class by an esteemed playwright TBA. Single Tickets for Season 31 are currently available only to subscribers, and packages start at just $65.00. More information can be found by visiting www.Diversionary.org/Subscribe or by calling the box office at 619-2200097. Single ticket sales for each show go on sale approximately one month before performances, and range from $15 – $50. To be notified of ticket sales, please sign up for the Diversionary Theatre Email List: http://diversionary.org/mailinglist/
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NEWS FROM Saturday, Aug. 27, 7pm, Second Annual Casino Night!
Don't miss the second annual Center Casino Night, a fun-filled evening of mock gaming with food, drink (including the oh-so-popular bourbon bar), music and truly fabulous prizes! If you were there last year, you know this is a do-not-miss event. If you missed it - time to find out what all the fun was about! Tickets are $125 and event costs are underwritten, so the entire ticket price will go to support The Center’s amazing community programs. Tickets and sponsor levels are available online at events.thecentersd.org/CasinoNight. For additional information, contact Ian Johnson at ijohnson@thecentersd.org or 619.692.2077 x247. In the Know with Ian
August is well underway and AIDS Walk & Run is only 47 days away. Have you or your team registered yet? Saturday, Sept. 24 will be here in no time. 70% of all funds raised come from team fundraising and help support the multiple HIV service providers in San Diego. Congrats to this week’s leaders of the pack!
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1 - Sempra Energy/San Diego Gas and Electric ($19,793.00) 2 - San Diego LGBT Community Center (The Center) ($7,211.00) 3 - POZabilities ($2,960.00) 4 - San Ysidro Health Center ($2,675.00) 5 - WNSC and Walking for Memories ($2,319.00) 6 - Lambda Archives of SD ($2,225.00) 7 - The Center's Young Professionals Council ($2,160.00) 8 - GEICO ($1,816.90) 9 - LGBT@LPL ($1,645.00) 10 - Christie's Place ($1,295.00) Sunday, Aug. 14, 6pm, San Diego AIDS Memorial Benefit Concert Featuring The B52’s
Don't miss the B-52's concert to benefit San Diego's AIDS Memorial, with special guests The Fixx and The English Beat! Join us at The San Diego Symphony’s beautiful Summer Pops venue - Embarcadero Marina Park South (206 Marina Park Way, San Diego 92101). Net proceeds benefit the San Diego AIDS Memorial. AIDS Walk is coming (Saturday, September 24)! Have you registered?
Sign up today at www.aidswalksd.org. If you're thinking of forming a team, we have lots of resources for you. Just sign up for one of our August Team Leader Workshops by emailing aidswalk@thecentersd.org or calling us at 619.692.2077 x247 and we'll give you the inside scoop! Tuesday, Aug. 23, 9:30am, Free Legal Clinic
The Access to Law Initiative, a project of California Western School of Law, holds legal clinics the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month from 9:30am to 11:30am at The Center. At these clinics, attorneys will be available for free, 30-minute consultations to help evaluate legal issues. No appointment is required. For more information, call 619.692.2077. Wednesday, Aug. 24, 7pm, FTM/Trans Male Support and SOFFA Groups
Join the guys from 7-9 pm in this support group for male-identified, questioning or self-identifying on the male spectrum folks who were assigned female at birth. Significant others are invited on the 2nd Wednesday of every month to meet with the group and on the 4th Wednesday of every month to join the trans allies group, also at 7pm. For more information, contact Connor Maddocks at trans@thecentersd.org or 619.692.2077 x109. What is TasP?
Treatment as prevention (TasP) refers to HIV prevention methods that use antiretroviral treatment (ART) to decrease the risk of HIV transmission. Read Prizila's story and join us to # BeTheGeneration that ends new HIV infections. What is PrEP?
Ready for PrEP? Or have questions about getting on PrEP? Contact our PrEP Coordinator, David Vance at dvance@thecentersd.org. Check out our list of San Diego medical professionals who provide PrEP at http://www.thecentersd.org/other-resources/prep-providers.html
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Meet us under the Hillcrest sign on 5th and University for Hillcrest’s most beloved street fair, Cityfest Sunday August 14, 2016 12pm-11pm.
Nothing says summer time like Hillcrest Cityfest! Join your family and friends in a huge celebration of community spirit through music, arts, crafts, and food. This event attracts 150,000+ attendees each year from across the west coast. Stay past sundown and dance with Hillcrest’s best DJs
under the Hillcrest sign with an AJ Froman, The Bad Vibes, Viri y Los Banditos, Rip Carson, Paper all ages dance party! Days This year’s festival will •Kids zone include: •Carnival Rides • Hundreds of artisans and •All ages dance party under the crafters from across the country. Hillcrest Sign starting at 8pm •International food court Sponsored by Richs Night Club •Live music brought to you by •21+ beer garden Hillcrest’s very own music venue, •4 Artist Alleys showcasing up and The Merrow. Artists include: The coming work from local artists Tighten Ups,
For more information on Cityfest visit us at Facebook.com/Cityfest or at www.HillcrestCityfest.com. Or call our office at (619) 299 3330. Proceeds from Cityfest go towards the upkeep of the Hillcrest sign and beautification projects in Hillcrest.
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and now things have become a lot more urgent.” From the vantage point of the ISS, audiences can see the effect humans are having on the planet. “You can see monster pollution clouds over China and we have a large sequence on the drought in California,” Myers said. “Water is a big theme. On the other side of the world in the Himalayas, glaciers are melting. The water supply of 500 million people is being affected.” “A Beautiful Planet” also features footage of the earth at night with city lights visible from space. Myers said energy is another theme of the film with the need to find an alternative to fossil fuels. “There is an incredible moonlit shot of the Gulf of Mexico,” she said. “You can see Dallas,
NASA Commander Terry Virts and European Space Agency astronaut Samantha Cristoforetti smiling after her haircut, by Terry.
Houston and San Antonio with all the oil well flares and fracking fires arrayed around.” Myers said that with the exception of about one minute of the film, none of what is presented is Computer Generated Imagery ( CGI) effects. “Everything in the planetary shots in the Milky Way sequences is not CGI,” she said. “It is real data. We do these sequences at the supercomputing center at the University of Illinois. Every one of the stars in the Milky Way is a real star with a real address in three-dimensional space. That is not made-up.” Young people are the film’s target audience and Myers said she hopes to inspire tomorrow’s problem-solvers. “I wanted to inspire those kids,” she said, “not berate them about what terrible humans are doing to the earth. I want them to go out and find the solution to the problems we are facing.”
NASA Commander Barry (Butch) Wilmore enjoys zero gravity aboard the International Space Station.
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Relay For Life of San Diego Downtown — American Cancer Society RELAY FOR LIFE OF SAN DIEGO DOWNTOWN is an American Cancer Society fundraising event to celebrate our cancer survivors, remember those lost to the disease, and fight back against cancer as a community. Join us on Saturday, August 20th-Sunday, August 21st, 9am-9am at the Embarcadero Marina Park North in Seaport Village. During the event, participate in ceremonies, listen to inspirational speakers, participate in activities and contests. Anyone is welcome to participate. Every family, coworker, friend, or community member who has been affected by a cancer experience is invited to support the American Cancer Society by registering and fundraising through Relay For Life.
The event is free to register for. Register on-line at relayforlife.org/SanDiegoDowntown or call 619-682-7423. All proceeds benefit American Cancer Society.
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USS Indianapolis
GI FILM FESTIVAL SAN DIEGO Second annual event set for Sept. 14-18 Organizers of the second annual GI Film Festival San Diego have announced movie titles for this year’s event and a list of festival events. The festival — scheduled for Sept. 14-18 —features a variety of films for, about, and by service men and women, bringing the stories of America’s military to life through film. Festival Events
Wednesday, Sept. 14 at 7 p.m. —Opening Night Screening and Reception at the Museum of Photographic Arts in Balboa Park featuring the 2016 documentary, “USS Indianapolis: The Legacy.” Filmmaker Q&A and a reception will follow the film screening. This thrilling retelling of the fate of the World War II heavy cruiser USS Indianapolis exclusively uses first-person accounts from 107 survivors of the devastating torpedo attack. The film took 10 years to produce. Local filmmakers, Sara Vladic and Melanie Capacia Johnson, will attend the kick-off event. The film made its debut at the GI Film Festival in DC earlier this year. Thursday, Sept. 15 at 6 p.m. — Screenings at The Village Theatres in Coronado. Filmmaker Q&A and panel discussions will follow select screenings. Films to be determined. Friday, Sept. 16 at 7 p.m. — Family Movie Night —Venue and
film to be determined. Saturday, Sept. 17 at noon — All film screenings will take place at UltraStar Cinemas Mission Valley at Hazard Center. Filmmaker Q&A and panel discussions will follow select screenings. Films to be determined. Sunday, Sept. 18 from noon to 5 p.m. — Local Film Showcase screenings at UltraStar Cinemas Mission Valley at Hazard Center. Filmmaker Q&A will follow select screenings. Films to be determined. Sunday, Sept. 18 at 6 p.m. — Closing Celebration and Awards Ceremony at the DoubleTree by Hilton San Diego Mission Valley at Hazard Center. Filmmakers featured in the Local Film Showcase will receive awards in multiple categories. Many of the events will be open to the public with special discounted opportunities for active duty military personnel and veterans. General admission tickets will be available online on Monday, Aug. 8. All access passes for entry into festival events and screenings are available now for $85 each on the GI Film Festival San Diego website at www.GIFilmFestivalSD.org. Festival Films
In addition to the “USS Indianapolis: The Legacy,” the following films are confirmed to be
screened this year: “Adventurmentalism”
Directed by an independent documentary filmmaker and former member of the U.S. Army, “Adventurmentalism,” is an interpersonal depiction of nature’s positive influence on mental health in combat veterans and suicide survivors struggling with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). “Defying the Nazis: The Sharps’ War”
In this film by Ken Burns and Artemis Joukowsky III, Church minister Waitstill Sharp and his wife Martha left their children behind in Wellesley, Mass., to join a life-threatening mission in Europe and help save Jews and other refugees fleeing the Nazis during World War II. Their selfless endeavor spanning over the course of two years is told through their journal writings in the film “Defying the Nazis: The Sharps’ War.”
where they are surrounded by thousands of North Vietnamese troops. After surviving a brutal three-day siege, they lead a daring middle-of-the-night escape through the jungle and evade enemy troops. “Escape from Firebase Kate” is their story, told by the men who survived in their own words. “Forced Landing”
During World War II, more than 100,000 foreign soldiers were interned in Switzerland. French, Polish, English, Russian, Italian, and German soldiers who fled combat found a safe haven in neutral Switzerland. Those who escaped were sent to a detention camp in Wauwilermoos near Lucerne where they would undergo harsh conditions and treatment. In April 2014, eight survivors of this camp received the Prisoner of War Medal, marking the first time this medal has been granted to soldiers that were held prisoners in a friendly country. “Frogman”
“Escape from Firebase Kate”
During the implementation of Nixon’s plan to end the U.S. involvement in the Vietnam War, 26 U.S. troops are caught in the transition. Unsupported by the South Vietnamese, the men are abandoned on a tiny outpost
Patrick only knew his father through the life stories he would tell — stories of covert operations as a frogman and Navy SEAL in Vietnam. With each story told, Patrick felt he gained not only a piece of his father but a piece of history. “Frogman” delves into the sacrifices and burdens of a family
where keeping secrets became part of the job, and explores just how much we can know someone through the stories we inherit. “Heroes on Deck: World War II on Lake Michigan”
During World War II, just off Chicago’s shoreline, the U.S. Navy trained over 15,000 carrier pilots on two makeshift “flattops,” both former, coal-fired, side wheel passenger steamers. Not every pilot landed successfully on the pitching decks of the USS Wolverine and USS Sable; many aircraft went to the lake bottom. This is the story of the recovery of those rare warbirds and the ingenious training program that changed the course of the war in the Pacific. “Operation Allie”
Anthony Marquez, a former Marine and military dog handler, has returned from Afghanistan. He lost 17 friends in the war and has been suffering from the effects of PTSD. When he finds out that the dog that he went through the war with is being retired from the Marine Corps, he sets out to adopt her. This is the story of his journey to be reunited with his best friend and the comfort they can provide for each other. SEE FILM, Page 17
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“Paper Lanterns”
In the summer of 1945, the United States dropped two atomic bombs on Japan. On the morning of the bombing a young Japanese boy, Shigeaki Mori, would witness the explosion. He would survive that day and go on to document the bombing and honor the thousands that were lost, including the 12 American POWs. Mori’s efforts provided closure and solace for the families of those fallen soldiers.
‘Adventurementalism’
‘Defying the Nazis.’ Waitstill Sharp and his wife Martha leave for Prague to join a life-threatening mission in Europe and help save Jews and other refugees.
‘Escape from Firebase Kate’
‘Forced Landing.’ Former prisoner of war honored.
Scene from ‘Frogman.’
‘Heroes on Deck’
“StoryCorps: Tom’s War”
Tom Geerdes served as an Army medic in the 11th Armored Calvary in Vietnam and Cambodia. Like many veterans, he returned home a changed man. At StoryCorps, Tom shared his long journey toward healing with his daughter, Hannah Campbell. This animated short features the audio from their recording. “Thank You For Your Service”
This film takes a hard look at our understanding of war trauma and the policies that result. The film’s director, Tom Donahue, interweaves the stories of four struggling Iraq War veterans through candid interviews with top military and civilian leaders. The film argues for significant change and offers a roadmap of hope. “The Last Time I Heard True Silence”
Upon returning from Iraq, Noah struggles to transition back into civilian life. His attempts to reintegrate are repeatedly thwarted by problems he never faced before. After losing more friends to suicide than war, he finds himself hitting rock bottom so he starts running and he never stops. Now a father and husband, Noah enters a 50-mile wilderness race, pushing his mind and his body to their limits. “The Unimaginable Journey of Peter Ertel”
Peter Ertel was considered “like family” by his Jewish employers by the end of World War II, but he had a remarkable past as a German soldier for five years at the beginning of the war. In the first-person narrative documentary “The Unimaginable Journey of Peter Ertel,” the man speaks of his experience in a hatred, destruction-driven time. The film features rare archival footage — previously unreleased — as the audience learns from this former agent for the U.S. State Department.
‘Operation Allie’
‘The Last Time I Heard True Silence’
‘Paper Lanterns’
‘Story Corps’
‘Thank You for Your Service’
‘The Unimaginable Journey of Peter Ertel’
‘The Year of the Tiger’
“The Year of the Tiger”
During the Cuban Missile Crisis, President John F. Kennedy has to decide whether to put millions of Americans at risk and assist millions of people trapped 110 miles behind the Iron Curtain. The GI Film Festival San Diego is presented by KPBS in partnership with the GI Film Group and Film Consortium San Diego.
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A WRITER TO WATCH
Award-Winning San Diego author thrives on the unexpected BY JENNIFER COBURN
You know that moment in a great book when the story takes an unexpected plot twist? A gun is fired. The car swerves off the road. The bride makes a U-Turn down the aisle and runs out the door. Those moments of surprise make for an exciting story for the reader. But San Diego author Jill G. Hall says she too is often caught off guard during the process of writing her novels. “If I knew what was going to happen, why keep writing?” she says over lunch at the Adams Avenue Grill. “I get to know my characters first, then let them tell me what they’re going to do. It’s part of the excitement of writing.” Rather than working from an outline like many novelists, Hall uses visual prompts like photographs or memorabilia from the period about which she is writing. “I am an intuitive writer, which means I lead with my heart rather than my head,” she says. Hall says she also writes freehand, a technique encouraged by her mentor Judy Reeves, founder of San Diego Writers Ink. When she began taking classes at Writers Ink nearly a decade ago, Hall found this approach resonated with her artistic nature. In addition to being a novelist, she is a visual artist specializing in mosaic work and collage. She is also a published poet. Hall is doing something right as her debut novel, “The Black Velvet Coat,” was recently named a finalist in best new fiction in this year’s International Book Awards. Since the publication of her novel in October, Hall has been on a whirlwind book tour with 33 events in cities across the
United States. The Downtown library also named her as one of its “Writers to Watch” and is hosting a talk and signing for her in August. Hall’s second novel is not a sequel to the “Black Velvet Coat,” but the author says there are some common themes that show up throughout her work. In her debut, Hall’s protagonist finds a black velvet coat in a vintage shop and becomes intrigued by its former owner, a San Francisco socialite with a colorful past. Hopping back and forth in time between present day and the 1960s, the novel explores how one coat can change the course of two people’s lives. Hall’s new novel (working title: “The Silver Shoes”) also revolves around a vintage item, dancing shoes worn by a debutante-gone-burlesque dancer after the stock market crash of 1929. Much to the author’s surprise, one of the characters from “The Black Velvet Coat” appeared on the pages of her new manuscript as she was writing. “She just showed up on the page and told me she was going to be part of this story too,” Hall says playfully. Thus far, Hall’s books focus on the lives of women at crossroads in their lives. Characters grapple with conflicting cultural expectations and their own desires for fulfillment. Both books have strong themes of artistic exploration. True to the mosaic and collage artist that she is, Hall says she identifies with elements of all the characters in her books. Pieced together, though, they are completely unique individuals. A quality she shares with one of her novel’s characters is a love of vintage shopping. Hall regularly scours
antique shops and flea markets for items she can use in her work. At her studio, she has dozens of transparent shoeboxes filled with items to use in her visual art, or as visual prompts for writing. In fact, it was at a yard sale that she found the black velvet coat which inspired her novel. “At first I didn’t buy it because I didn’t see it as being useful in a collage or mosaic, and couldn’t justify spending ten dollars on something I wouldn’t wear often in San Diego,” she explains. “That night, I dreamed about the coat and went back to the yard sale the next morning and bought it.” The coat became so important to her artistic process, she had it flown to the art department at her publishing house so they could photograph it for the front cover. This fall, Hall is heading to New York for a research trip where she will spend time at the famed Waldorf Astoria where some chapters of her next book take place. She’ll research the era at the New York Historical Society and visit the Central Park West address of one of her characters. And of course, Hall will hunt the local antique and vintage shops of Manhattan and let the setting help shape her story. So far she knows that her young burlesque dancer character will meet a handsome stranger under a nightclub table during a police raid. The girl will defy her father’s expectations and discover herself, all while sporting a nifty pair of silver shoes. The rest of the story will be a surprise — not only for Hall’s fans, but for the author herself. Visit jillghall.com for more information.
MEET THE AUTHOR: JILL HALL “San Diego Writer to Watch” series Book talk and signing Sunday, Aug. 14, 1-2:30 p.m. San Diego Public Library – Downtown Branch
San Diego County Embraces Water-Use Efficiency as a Way of Life BY MARK WESTON SAN DIEGO COUNTY WATER AUTHORITY
When I walk around my neighborhood, it’s clear that a new level of commitment to water-use efficiency has taken hold at the grassroots level. About half the homes around me have upgraded from conventional turf-based landscapes to attractive, low-water landscapes that are more appropriate for the climate of San Diego County. I see the same phenomenon across the county; residents and businesses are making the most of our water supplies like never before. In fact, we collectively use nearly 40 percent less potable water per capita today than we did in 1990. At the San Diego County Water Authority, we embrace WaterSmart living even though our investments in droughtresilient supplies mean the region has all of the water needed to sustain our $222 billion economy and the quality of life for 3.3 million residents even after five years of drought. Our investments also mean that the region is no longer under emergency state mandates to reduce water use. On July 26, we launched a new outreach campaign – Live WaterSmart – in coordination with our 24 member agencies to help San Diego County make the most of our water supplies regardless of drought conditions. With state mandates removed, we have an opportunity to do the right thing for our long-term water security while enhancing our region’s role as a leader in water-use efficiency. That tradition really began in the early 1990s, when the Water Authority sponsored landmark state legislation to mandate low-flush toilets that quickly became the national standard. Over the decades, we have created and supported numerous other efforts to hardwire efficient water use into our everyday lives. Live WaterSmart is the Water Authority’s resolution to raise awareness about ways to make the most efficient use of water, reinforce positive behaviors and promote available water-saving programs. One easy way people
Mark Weston
can find out what they can do to improve their long-term water-use efficiency for a free home water-use checkup at WaterSmartSD.org. The website also offers numerous other resources, including an array of award-winning, water-efficient landscaping classes for homeowners and an on-demand video version of those classes to fit our busy lives. You’ll also start to see Live WaterSmart reminders around the greater San Diego region. Donated outdoor advertising in several regional malls already shows the Live WaterSmart message, and restaurants will be placing gentle reminders on their table tops. Related outreach in the works includes print and digital ads, social media messages, promotional items and partnerships. In addition, the Water Authority is also working with partners – including the city of San Diego, the county of San Diego, and the Surfrider Foundation – to launch a new incentive program for sustainable landscapes in August. It’s designed to help our region take the next step in water-efficient living, while improving storm water capture and enhancing the environmental benefits of our urban landscapes. Let’s all Live WaterSmart so we can carefully manage our most precious natural resource no matter the weather. Mark Weston is chair of the Water Authority’s Board of Directors.
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Scripps Oceanography graduate student Andrew Mullen positions the Benthic Underwater Microscope to study coral competition. (Credit: Jaffe Laboratory for Underwater Imaging/Scripps Institution of Oceanography, UC San Diego)
Researchers Develop Novel Microscope to Study Underwater World Sea floor imaging system captures microscopic view of a coral’s life A new microscopic imaging system is revealing a never-before-seen view of the underwater world. Researchers from Scripps Institution of Oceanography at the University of California San Diego have designed and built a diveroperated underwater microscope to study millimeter-scale processes as they naturally occur on the seafloor. The research team observed coral turf wars, coral polyp “kissing,” and much more using the new microscopic technology. Many important biological processes in the ocean take place at microscopic scales, but when scientists remove organisms from their native habitats to study them in the lab, much of the information and its context are lost. In a quest to overcome this challenge, Scripps oceanographer Jules Jaffe and his team have developed a new type of underwater microscope to image marine microorganisms in their natural settings without disturbing them. The Benthic Underwater Microscope, or BUM, is a two-part system–an underwater computer with a diver interface tethered to a microscopic imaging unit–to study marine subjects at nearly micron resolution. The instrument has a high magnification lens, a ring of focused LED lights for fast expo-
The Benthic Underwater Microscope is put in positioned to study coral competition. (Credit: Jaffe Laboratory for Underwater Imaging/Scripps Institution of Oceanography, UC San Diego)
sures, fluorescence imaging capabilities, and a flexible tunable lens, similar to the human eye, to change focus for viewing structures in 3-D. “This underwater microscope is the first instrument to image the seafloor at such small scales,” said Andrew Mullen, a Ph.D. student at Scripps and the Jacobs School of Engineering and co-lead author of the study published in the July 12 issue of the journal Nature Communications. “The system is capable of seeing features as small as single cells underwater.” The motivation for building the imaging system was to better understand the many ecological
processes taking place underwater on a microscopic scale, according to the Scripps researchers. “To understand the evolution of the dynamic processes taking place in the ocean, we need to observe them at the appropriate scale,” said Jaffe, the senior author of the study, and head of the Jaffe Laboratory for Underwater Imaging at Scripps. To test the new technology’s ability to capture small-scale processes taking place underwater, the researchers used the imaging system to view millimeter-sized coral polyps off the coast of Israel in the Red Sea, and off Maui, Hawaii. During experiments in the Red
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Sea, the researchers set up the BUM to capture the interactions of two corals of different species placed close to each other. The images revealed micro-scale processes in which corals emit string-like filaments that secrete enzymes from their stomach cavity to wage a chemical turf battle to destroy the tissue of other species in a competition for seafloor space. Yet, when the researchers placed corals of the same species next to each other, they did not eject these gastric fluids. “They can recognize friend versus foe,” said Mullen. The researchers also captured video of neighboring individual polyps on a single coral colony taking turns embracing one another, an unknown phenomenon the researchers call coral polyp “kissing.” Next, the researchers deployed the instrument off Maui following one of the largest coral-bleaching events on record, which occurs when single-celled algae that live inside the coral polyp eject themselves during high ocean temperature events. Recently bleached corals are still alive, but in their weakened state can be rapidly invaded and overgrown by filamentous turf algae. Using the microscope, the research team observed a previously unreported honeycomb pattern of initial algal colonization and
growth in areas between the individual coral polyps during coral bleaching. These findings provide insight into a process that Scripps marine ecologist Jennifer Smith, a co-author of the study, called the “succession of algae” where small filamentous algae initially settle on the ridges between coral polyps and eventually smother the living tissue. The images showed that algae are able to actively overgrow living corals during a bleaching event. “This instrument is a part of a new trend in ocean research to bring the lab to the ocean, instead of bringing the ocean to the lab,” said study co-lead author Tali Treibitz, a former Scripps postdoctoral researcher now at the University of Haifa’s Charney School of Marine Science. Jaffe and Mullen are now preparing the instrument to take pictures of microscopic particles in the water near the coral’s surface to study how the flow of water over corals allows them to exchange the necessary gases to breathe. The W.M. Keck Foundation, National Science Foundation, Link Foundation for Ocean Engineering, and U.S.-Israel Binational Science Foundation supported the instrument development and research.
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HIDEAWAY HAVEN UPGRADE OF A 1956 CABIN BY PATRICIA POORE | ARTS & CRAFTS HOMES AND THE REVIVAL | PHOTOS BY SUSAN GILMORE
In this upgrade of a 1956 cabin, raising the roof created classic bungalow lines that envelop a well-crafted cottage interior. This complete makeover shows how the cottage sensibility can be preserved even when a vacation cabin becomes a year-round home, updated with modern amenities. Working within the strict guidelines of the Lower Saint Croix National Scenic Riverway, which are regulated by the federal government as well as local townships, David Heide Design Studio put a handsome new face on the house while retaining original features. The board-andbatten siding remains, enhanced now with shingles on the second level and a cedar-shake roof. Heide had to stay within the original footprint, and so raised the roof ridge three feet and added dormers to create a second floor. Now bungalow rooflines envelop the forest-color exterior with its whimsical cottage shutters. The steeper pitch allowed conversion of the children’s loft into a new master suite, a guest suite, and a laundry room. “The Scenic Riverway guidelines go beyond setbacks,” David Heide explains. “They essentially demand that the houses be discreet, if not invisible, when viewed from the river. Materials and colors must reflect nature, height is restricted, as is clearing of vegetation…it was a challenge. “The house was a ’50s rambler,” Heide says, “mostly a Sheetrock box but with some cabin-like details, including knotty-pin paneling. My clients had added some wood details over the years.” Doug and Ann McMillan bought the cabin in Hudson, Wisconsin, in the early 1990s, using it as a family summer getaway. But 20 years later they were spending more time at the place and decided to upgrade. “Our original intention was to create a master bedroom with a bathroom that would work in cooler months,” Ann says. “But during the remodeling we missed a summer—the project was complete in September. So Doug and I moved in just to take advantage of the remaining good weather. We never returned to St. Paul!” The couple, in fact, sold their other house. The family’s everyday kitchen is in its original location, and still has the stainless-steel cabinet interiors, drawers, and countertops installed by the first owner, who was a metal fabricator. But now it opens through new French doors to a deck, and has a peninsula and seating areas embellished with Arts & Crafts tiles by Motawi. The foyer was reconfigured and the staircase changed for better flow and access to the new suite above. “Heide’s elegant design solutions were quite extensive, but rela-
tively subtle; they changed our quality of life,” Ann says. “The team generated ideas we never would have thought of.” The overflow kitchen downstairs was reconfigured using original materials, then given cottage charm with forest-theme wallpaper and a pair of cutout shutters to separate it from the family room. “It comes in handy,” Ann says, providing additional storage, ovens, and workspace for caterers during big family gatherings. The room is immediately accessible to an outdoor terrace and the path to the river. Square backsplash and wainscot tiles here are from North Prairie Tileworks; the paper is ‘Evergreen’ from Thibaut. Before, the house had an open loft, with two twin beds tucked into the space left between knee walls at the eaves. With the raised roof and four large, shed-roof dormers for headroom, the new second floor accommodates bedrooms and a laundry area. The master bedroom is long and narrow; Heide placed the bed closer to the windows and backed it with a custom dresser, dividing the room into sleeping and dressing spaces. The dresser was inspired by tramp art, a folk art practiced ca. 1870 to 1940 and given the whimsical name, appropriately enough, during the 1950s, by antiques dealers. Like the old picture frames and decorative pieces, the dresser is chipcarved, and inlaid with mirrors and stone. Behind it, doors open to walk-in closets from a dressing area with a built-in bench seat. The room is further divided by a fir beam supported on tree trunks, a detail that also appears on the staircase. Behind the dressing area, the master bath has a spacious lavatory with twin facing sink counters; a door opens to a separate shower and toilet. The knotty pine vanities by a local company, and new skylights with leaf motifs, celebrate the forest setting. (LED lights lining the skylights allow the glass pattern to be seen at night.) The Stark wallpaper is a contemporary interpretation of William Morris’s ‘Honeysuckle’ pattern. The marble tile floor was set in a traditional basket-weave pattern over radiant heat. The owners say they had a master plan created for the site during the 1990s, after a terrible storm took out many of the old white pines. “I have a degree in landscape architecture,” Ann confides, “and I’ve tried to maintain the original design, but I can’t resist the temptation to experiment with new plants and colors.” Wearing cedar shakes and old-fashioned green shutters, the quietly updated house nestles into this lovely setting. (From Arts & Crafts Homes and the Revival)
Wearing cedar shakes and old-fashioned green shutters, the quietly updated house nestles into this lovely setting.
David Heide Design Studio redesigned this 1950s cabin to be a year-round home.
Doors in the dressing area open to two walk-in closets; the cozy window bench is a practical addition at one end.
The main-level kitchen remains in its original location, and retains the unique stainless-steel drawers and countertops installed by the first owner. The art tile mural is by Motawi.
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Uptown District Invests Parking Funds for Pedestrian Improvements Sidewalks, curbs and driveways are getting upgrades thanks to a successful partnership between The Uptown Community Parking District and the city of San Diego. Parking meter funds are being reinvested back into the community to pay for improvements to address crumbing curbs, old-unused driveways and trip hazards on the sidewalks in Hillcrest. The parking district conducted an assessment of opportunities for improving parking and walking conditions throughout its communities. The district then worked with city traffic engineer Joe Jimenez to make the case for using parking funds to repair and replace these impediments. According to Elizabeth Hannon, COO of the parking district, “district staff worked alongside Joe and Elizabeth Studebaker, the city’s neighborhood investment manager, and ensured the projects complied with Council Policy
100-18 which outlines how the parking district can spend funds. “We are certain that nearly every person that parks their car in Hillcrest also walks on our sidewalks,� said Hannon. “The city had been hesitant to allow parking funds to be used for pedestrian improvements but after the city completed its own citywide sidewalk assessment, it was fairly easy to line up what was needed to make this project happen,� she said. “Elizabeth and Joe worked with the Parking District and Adriana Martinez from Councilmember Todd Gloria’s office to compare our repair needs to the City assessment. Once we started working with Manual Padilla in the city’s streets division, he found windows of time for the city crews to get the projects moving. Now, you can walk our sidewalks throughout the Uptown Parking District without tripping!� By mid-August, Hillcrest will have
eleven sites with fresh, beautiful walkways thanks to an investment of nearly $215,000 back into the community. “These sidewalk repairs are a great example of community organizations and the city working cooperatively to provide needed improvements for our neighborhoods,� said Gloria. “The Uptown Community Parking District worked tirelessly to allocate funding and prioritize needed repairs to Hillcrest’s sidewalks. I thank them for collaborating with city staff and the Hillcrest Business Association to get this project done.� With all the fabulous restaurants and shops in Hillcrest the city and the parking district are making it safe and easy to Access Hillcrest! AccessHillcrest.com is the parking district’s website for ways to access Hillcrest. Check it out to learn more about the free lunch shuttle, what parking lots validate, free parking at the DMV and more.
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Toast San Diego style, outdoors! San Diego parks where you can crack a beer. It could cost you $220. That’s over 30 Chipotle burritos. Don’t put yourself in that situation. Year after year, our precious, consumption-approved parks are reduced. Revocation of drinking can be issued for a handful of reasons. It could have been for something as common as a protesting neighbor. Or it could’ve been from something as complicated as beer bonging down a 30-foot slipe-n-slide. Either way, there are only a handful of parks left in San Diego that allow drinking. Out of over 180 parks, only 19 allow alcohol. Damn. Are you willing to roll the dice? A few years ago, I (pink shorts) was hanging out with a buddy in a mildly busy park. We had just finished college and were cheersing to a solid 4 years. Next to us we had an unsuspecting beach bag with 4 chilled cans. I didn’t even get the beer to mouth before the police officer caught our attention. Bam. $220. Please note there are hour restrictions for drinking in the parks. 19 San Diego parks have 12-Hour Bans. A 12-Hour Ban means you CANNOT drink in the park from 8pm until 8am. In addition to the 19 regional parks, there are 9 drinkable areas in Balboa Park. Those 9 areas have 16-Hour Bans. A 16-Hour Ban mean you CANNOT drink in the park from 8pm until noon. ALSO: Within Balboa Park, the 9 designated areas ONLY include the LAWN. Sidewalks and Hard Surfaces are not included in the authorized drinking lawns.
The Brew Project owners Mike Sill and Beau Schmitt (left to right).
The Full Municipal Code
docs.sandiego.gov/municode/MuniCodeChapter05/Ch05Art0 6Division00.pdf Alcohol Friendly Parks in San Diego | MAP
https://goo.gl/j9YLkd Google Search: “what parks can you drink at in san diego” About The Brew Project:
The Brew Project, located on 5th Ave in Hillcrest, is a restaurant that specializes in San Diego craft beer and upscale bar food. If you’re not into beer, we’ve got liquor. If you’re not into kids, we’re dog friendly. If you’re not into dogs, we’re kid friendly. We hope you’ll come by for an IPA or Mac-N-Cheese Bacon Burger soon! Contact: Beau@TheBrewProject.com
You CAN drink in the following 19 San Diego Parks Reminder: they ALL have 12-Hour Bans from 8pm to 8am. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19.
Cabrillo Heights Neighborhood Park Carmel Creek Neighborhood Park Carmel Del Mar Neighborhood Park Bill Cleator Neighborhood Park Collier Neighborhood Park East Clairemont Athletic Area Gershwin Neighborhood Park Lake Murray Community Park Mount Acadia Neighborhood Park Murray Ridge Neighborhood Park Ocean Beach Community Park Olive Grove Community Park Pioneer Park (Mission Hills) Presidio Park Rancho Bernardo Community Park San Carlos Community Park Serra Mesa Community Park Solana Highland Neighborhood Park Tecolote Community Park
You CAN drink in the following Balboa Park Areas Reminder: they ALL have 16-Hour Bans from 8pm to noon. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9.
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