Crown City Magazine April 2024 Issue

COVER: 1124 F Avenue, the 2023 Coronado Flower Show

Homefront Judging Best in Village Winner!

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This gorgeous flower arrangement was one of the mock Coronado Flower Show entries on display at the Coronado Floral Association Party held annually in March for members and volunteers. Photo courtesy of Crown City Magazine

CHAMPAGNE HAPPY HOUR

DAILY 3-6PM

CHAMPAGNE • WINE • CHEESE

ISLANDER HAPPY HOUR

MONFRI 3-6PM

$4 STONE BUENAVESA • $8 MAI TAIS & MARGARITAS

PITCHERS & PIE HAPPY HOUR

DAILY 3-6PM

$3 SLICES • $15 DOMESTIC PITCHER

PATIO HAPPY HOUR

DAILY 4-6:30PM

TUESDAY $1.50 OYSTERS 4-9PM

MARTINIS • OYSTERS • WINE

Our annual reminder to Stop and smell the roses

It is hard to believe that this year we celebrate the 102nd year of the Coronado Flower Show. On April 20-21, Spreckels Park will welcome thousands of people under its beloved and storied tents. Volunteers, exhibitors, and guests alike will once again revel in the springtime magic the Show brings us each year. The entire Coronado Floral Association (CFA) has worked tirelessly to bring forth another iteration of Coronado’s longest running tradition. From the newly minted green thumbs just beginning to blossom to the most veteran florist already secure in their verdant prowess, all are welcome to celebrate with us as we gather once again for an event many deem a Crown Jewel of our island’s rich and joyous history.

Exhibits and decor this year will center around the theme “Ocean of Flowers.” With a backdrop that sparks imagery of colorful water motifs and floral fantasies, it also has ignited our desire to help bring recognition to the efforts local community groups have already made in nurturing our greatest resource. One can expect to see us continuing our traditions of creating memorable floral experiences that will be guided this year by a piqued interest in showcasing a more sustainable and environmentally friendly event.

While it can easily be said by some that the Flower Show is simply a weekend of flowers and fetes, in my nearly decade-long tenure as a CFA board member I have found it is so much more. The Flower Show weekend is an annual reminder to take the time to come together and build community with one another. Our society can often leave us too preoccupied with bigger issues that affect and weigh down our conscience. I am grateful that the Show allows us each year a moment to pause to appreciate the beauty of nature and experience a transformative sense of togetherness.

As I reflect on my own time as a volunteer for the CFA, I am humbled by what I have gained and learned through an appreciation of what it means to be part of a community. I could not have had such a fulfilling experience without the wonderful and unfailing support of my fellow Board members and our entire island community. My biggest takeaway is the power of what collaborative work can accomplish.

The longevity of the CFA is a testimony to the loyalty, dedication, and hard work that generations of Islanders have put forth over the last century. Coronado is uniquely fortunate for the enthusiasm, participation, and service its volunteers provide to the community. The ability to volunteer is a privilege, and with that privilege comes a responsibility to ensure we are doing what we can to give back. By building community, you can provide a space for strangers and loved ones to share in a unique experience and cultivate unity.

I look forward to having the privilege of bumping into you at any one of the celebratory experiences this year’s event offers: dropping off an entry to be displayed beneath the tents in any of the five Divisions; sharing a cool beverage within the Beer and Wine Garden; nibbling on a tasty treat from one of this year’s vendors from the brand new food pavilion; toasting to friends and family at the 1922 Club’s “Ocean Electric” party and fundraiser on Saturday night; or just simply soaking in the splendor of the memories being made once again under the tents of our Show.

Sara Stillman

Coronado Floral Association President

Things to Do On-Island

Online Event Calendar

Check out the new online calendar with ALL local events brought to us by the Coronado Cultural Arts Commission and the Coronado Chamber of Commerce. If it is happening in Coronado, it will be on CoronadoCalendar.com!

Coronado Flower Show, April 20-21 coronadoflowershow.com

Other Local Art, Theater & Entertainment

• Coronado Historical Association events, tours and museum CoronadoHistory.org

• Coronado Island Film Festival year-round Classic Film Series CoronadoFilmFest.com

• Art in the Park local art sale on the first and third Sundays of each month, from 10:00 am-4:00 pm at Spreckels Park CoronadoArtAssn.com

• Emerald C Gallery Wine and Paint Studio EmeraldC.com

• Art and Frames Gallery ArtCoronado.com

• Old Town Trolley Tours TrolleyTours.com/san-diego

• Coronado Playhouse CoronadoPlayhouse.com

• Lamb’s Players Theatre LambsPlayhouse.com

• Vintage Movie Theatre VintageCinemas.com

• Coronado Ferry Landing CoronadoFerryLanding.com

The Coronado Public Art App serves as a guide to more than 75 works of public art.

Coronado’s Historical Gems App has an extensive gallery and map to learn about local historical sites.

The City of Coronado website is a wonderful resource to find out about things happening in town, featuring:

• A Community Calendar at Coronado.ca.us/calendar

• The City Manager's video with weekly updates at Coronado. ca.us/195/city-managersweekly-updates

• Recreation and Golf Services information at Coronado.ca.us/161/ Recreation-Golf-Services

Saturday April 20, 2024

Outside Coronado Library

Pre-Loved Books, Fun Crafts & Giveaways. All Proceeds Go to Support Library Programs.

Some of the perks of being a member:

Friends of The Coronado Public Library (FOL), founded in 1970, is a non-profit organization.

Exclusive early access to the Annual Book Fair, Friday, April 19! You are supporting library and community programs. Share your love for books as a volunteer at Second-Hand Prose. Early notice of programs, special sales and monthly specials.

Browse memberships at www.CoronadoFOL.org

7 Things Not to Miss at the 102nd Coronado Flower Show Ocean of Flowers

By Stephanie Clegg

Oh April, full of life. The birds are chirping with the glory of warmer days. The flowers bursting with love and devotion for all who tended to them. Take a walk down any street on the island and you are sure to see gardens in bloom. And soon we will gather under the tents of the 102nd Coronado Flower Show on April 20 and 21.

Whether you have been attending the show for years or this is your first one, we invite you to step inside and explore all the splendor of the Earth’s bounty. As always you can expect to see flowers and familiar faces, but you will also be delighted with a few new surprises that we’ve been diligently working on for the past 9 months.

Here are 7 things you won’t want to miss at this year’s Coronado Flower Show, Ocean of Flowers.

1. Home Front Garden Tour

We are bringing back a cherished tradition this year, a guided tour of the island’s most florally beautiful homes.

On Saturday, April 20 from 9am-12pm, we welcome the community to participate in a self guided walking tour of Coronado’s top winning homes. A live painting will be taking place at the yet to be announced top home by local artist Tina Christensen. Home front judging takes place this year April 5-7. Head to our website to find a map, a list of the top homes and more information on how to make the most of this beloved Coronado tradition.

2. Youth Section

The Flower Show is not complete without the participation of our City's youngest gardeners. The Coronado Junior Woman’s Club is thrilled to once again organize and host the Youth Section of the Flower Show. This year, we bring you the whimsical theme of “Sunken Treasure.” Children of all ages are invited to participate in the various youth exhibitor categories and enjoy the themed activities offered inside the Youth Section. Families can drop in to enjoy some crafting and arts activities while taking in the various entries in the picture plate contest, flower murals, potted plant entries and floral arrangements. Join us in cultivating the green thumbs of our junior gardeners!

3. Introducing Beyond the Tents

Step beyond the traditional confines of the Flower Show weekend with Beyond the Tents, where floral magic spills into every corner of our city. Join us for the inaugural year of this exciting event as we expand the celebration to embrace our community. Explore streets adorned with enchanting installations and storefronts bursting with spring blooms. Indulge in special menu delights and sip on cocktails infused with the essence of the season at Garage Buona Forchetta or treat yourself to the floral-inspired Crown Meets Sea's unique candle scent. For a rejuvenating experience, indulge yourself at Natalie Falletta Skin Care’s aromatherapy facial. Just to name a few! Don't miss out on this citywide celebration from Friday, April 19 to Sunday, April 21. Keep an eye on our website, coronadoflowershow. com for updates and additional participating venues! If you are a business wanting to participate, please email info@coronadoflowershow.com.

4. Family Movie Night

The Coronado Floral Association is thrilled to partner with fellow local organization, The Islander Ladies Club, to put on the Flower Show Family night, where locals can lay down their picnic blankets within the tents of the flower show and watch The Little Mermaid on an outdoor screen. Food, beer, and wine will be available for purchase and guests will enjoy a range of fun activities in addition to the screening. The Islander Ladies Club, is a non-profit group of women dedicated to bettering the Coronado community through service and giving. Their involvement in putting on this celebrated family event ensures it will be a wonderful, thoughtful evening of fun filled with lots of memorable touches.

5. The 1922 Club, Ocean Electric

One of the most celebrated events of the year is our 1922 Club. This year’s party, Ocean Electric, is taking nightlife to the next level. Think neon lights, glowing jellyfish and more. We have an amazing selection of local food and a variety of fun cocktails. Watch the night unfold as sea creatures come alive, backed by the greatest entertainment that San Diego has to offer. This is a cannot miss event on Saturday night of the Flower Show weekend, April 20.

6. Food

It wouldn’t be a festival without good eats. While we will have the fan favorites, we are elevating our offerings with new vendors like Clayton’s Bistro, Garage Buona Forchetta and Liberty Call Distilling. For those of you with a sweet tooth, we have Gelato Paradiso returning this year! We are excited to continue the tradition to support CHS Girls Water Polo in fundraising for the team and will be partnering again this year with Coronado Brewing Company and High Tide Bottle Shop for our beer and wine garden. Staying true to our Ocean theme, we are also working with the City of Coronado and Emerald Keepers to become a more sustainable event in all aspects of the show!

7. Music

We are also thrilled to welcome back some of our favorite musical guests from past years including the Coronado Concert Band, Coronado Ukulele Club, Crown City Chorale and Coronado Big Band! This year, we will be expanding the entertainment on the bandstand to include other local performance groups like the Coronado Academy of Dance! Be on the lookout for our full schedule of events.

We’ll see you there!

• Stephanie Clegg is the founder of The Monarch Soul and is the Communications Chair for the Coronado Floral Association.

IN COLLABORATION WITH CORONADO HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION

LOOKING BACK AT THE HISTORY OF HOME FRONT JUDGING

BY CAROL PASTOR, CORONADO HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION VOLUNTEER PHOTOS COURTESY OF CORONADO HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION

The George Rew - T.E. Sharp House. c. 1930. Coronado Historical Association Collection.

April in Coronado does not just bring spring flowers, it also brings the Coronado Flower Show held in Spreckels Park. This event has been presented for over a hundred years. This year’s theme is “Ocean of Flowers,” and one of our favorite local aspects of the flower show is the Home Front Judging.

Reviewing the history of the flower show and the home front judging, I found that the judging began in 1950, according to local newspapers. In 1951, judging was overseen by Lloyd Wall, and fronts of homes meriting awards in the opinion of the judges were marked by curbside signs for easier identification by the public. Home Front judging started small, but it did not take long for the residents of Coronado to look forward to this event.

Then

In speaking with Lori P. Smith, co-chair of Home Front Judging this year, I learned all about the hard work that goes into completing this task. The judging is a long process involving some 150 volunteers. There are 62 areas included in the judges' routes to be reviewed. Each group of judges has between 35 to 70 sites to review. In addition, two judges are assigned to review and judge the commercial areas of town. Churches, schools, and parks are yet another area to be considered, and the Coronado Cays have another team to walk their streets.

After the reviews are completed, the team starts to narrow down the top ten homes, then the final three homes. Then the top three appear in the newspaper before they are announced elsewhere. Meanwhile, street after street is walked by volunteers and many blue, red and yellow ribbons are awarded. On the reverse side of the award is a box that may have been

Vintage photo of 1029 Olive Lane. Coronado Historical Association Collection.

Little library adjacent to 1129 Olive Lane

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checked “exceptional.” Today it is possible to see more than one blue ribbon in a given block.

The home front judging committee is to be commended for a job well done each year along with the homeowners who put so much effort into their yards. The committee welcomes new members and encourages anyone interested to join the team. Over the years they have had vacationers participate as well as some judges serving as a group or a family.

This April, the home front judging is chaired by Kelly Kindorf and Lori P. Smith, for the third year in a row.

• Carol Pastor and her family have lived in Coronado since the mid-1970s. Mother of seven girls, many of whom still live here in the village, Carol has been involved in the community over the years with the Friends of the Library, Historic Resource Commission, and most recently writing about Coronado history for the Coronado Historical Association. An avid history buff since her college days, exploring our local history is a perfect fit.

The Navy SEAL Museum San Diego Secures Location in Downtown San Diego

By Elaine Ryan

Coronado’s Navy SEAL landmark – the Naked Warrior statue in Glorietta Bay Park – will now have a counterpart across the bay. The Navy SEAL Museum is coming to downtown San Diego!

Immersing visitors in the experience of Navy SEALs through innovation, interactivity and history, the Navy SEAL Museum San Diego will be the second museum in the United States dedicated to SEALs, with its original location in Ft. Pierce, Florida.

Designed to honor the history and heritage of the U.S. Navy SEALs and their forerunners, the Navy SEAL Museum San Diego will educate visitors about Frogmen from World War II to the present day. The venue will inspire awe, reverence, and patriotism for guests of all ages and backgrounds.

Explore the Covert World of Navy SEALs Navy SEALs have made history since World War II. SEAL is an acronym, which refers to their versatility to operate in Sea, Air, and on Land. They are the most highly trained and elite force in the U.S. military. The museum will bring to life Navy SEAL stories of service and sacrifice that have influenced the trajectory of American history.

Expected to open later this year, the museum’s immersive SEAL experience will offer visitors first-person accounts, activated artifacts, digital media, and interactive fullbody challenges. Exhibits and galleries will feature vehicles, vessels, tactical equipment, and weaponry from the beginning of Naval Special Warfare through modern era conflicts.

With dynamic exhibits, the Navy SEAL Museum will be a unique opportunity for guests of all ages to learn more about these elite warriors. You won’t want to miss the museum if you’ve always been fascinated by the inner workings of Navy SEALs, want to learn more about their heritage, or are looking for an educational, immersive, and family-friendly outing.

What’s Ahead

San Diego will now be home to an innovative museum dedicated to Naval Special Warfare, spanning 80 years, with missions on every continent, and conflicts around the globe.

“How often in life can you invest in the future of your city by honoring those who heroically defend our freedom in a new museum and visitor destination that will inspire future generations?” stated Kip Howard, Museum Board Member. “The Navy SEAL Museum truly is a once-inlifetime opportunity to do exactly that, in the heart of the region so proud of its military history. I am honored to be part of the team that will accomplish this vision.”

The museum will occupy the former home of the Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego’s downtown location at 1001 Kettner Boulevard.

Scheduled to open in late 2024, the 10,000-square-foot museum will be within walking distance of the San Diego bayfront and serve as the preview of a larger, world-class museum to be built in the coming years. This showcase museum will engage visitors of all ages through immersive storytelling and galleries, activated artifacts, engaging digital media, and interactive exhibits.

The museum will be led by Captain (SEAL) Todd Perry, USN (Ret.), executive director, a San Diego native. Perry recently retired from active duty, after

serving for more than 40 years; he and his west coast team will work closely with the Ft. Pierce museum team and national board. Why San Diego?

San Diego was chosen as the west coast expansion of the Navy SEAL Museum, as it is home to Naval Special Warfare; Coronado claims the training center where every aspiring SEAL candidate must complete the infamous and arduous Basic Underwater Demolition/SEAL (BUD/S) training.

“This museum has been several years in the making, and we’ve secured the ideal space in the heart of San Diego – an iconic location for an iconic force – near Naval Base Coronado, where all Navy SEALs are trained and led, and in a region where more than 600,000 military veterans reside,” said retired Navy SEAL Master Chief Rick Kaiser, the Navy SEAL Museum’s Chief Executive Officer.

“The museum will be both educational and emotional with moments of excitement and reflection that we believe will inspire visitors of all ages to a life of service, patriotism and an appreciation of our military. Perhaps a few of the next generation will aspire to become Navy SEALs,” he added.

The museum promises to be a major tourist draw in the San Diego and greater Southern California region, bringing additional visitors and revenue to the surrounding areas.

The museum is largely committed to serving the Naval Special Warfare community through its Trident House Charities Program. The team also looks forward to being an active partner in the region and will invest in educational programs to benefit schools and organizations in San Diego’s communities.

As the Navy SEAL Museum lays its roots locally, it invites San Diegans to be a part of it through memberships, donations, and sponsorship opportunities. To learn more, visit navysealmuseumsd.org.

• Elaine Ryan is the national marketing director for the Navy SEAL Museum. Article submitted by Discover Coronado, discovercoronado.com.

Designer Kitchen Tour

By Jessica Nicolls + Karyn Molina Photos by Samantha Goh Photography

We just completed a beautiful kitchen remodel for one of our designers, Karyn Molina. Karyn lives with her husband Tony Molina in San Diego's Mission Hills area. Tony had purchased the home in May of 2019, prior to meeting Karyn. The home was originally a duplex and they have worked over the past couple of years to turn it into

their dream home, doing much of the remodeling themselves. When it came to the kitchen however, she knew that she would need the help of her team and a contractor.

Karyn and Tony got engaged in February of 2022 and the wedding was set for April 2023. Working with Jessica’s husband Kraig Nicolls, owner of Nicolls Construction, and in true interior designer fashion, we raced to get the kitchen remodeled in between our other design projects, throwing a bridal shower, a bachelorette party and working through the holidays to get the kitchen done before the wedding. We reached the finish line the week before the wedding and were able to host friends and family from out of town in the gorgeous new space.

They both love to entertain so having a large open concept kitchen was super important to them. Many custom details were included in this renovation, like a tall, custom cabinet to house coffee makers with retractable cabinet doors and a countertop to conceal the clutter and keep the counters clean. Tony wanted a bar area, so we made taller drawers to store wine and liquor bottles and a paneled beverage fridge by the Dutch door.

The kitchen was once a typical galley style space closed off to the living room so we removed the wall and created a giant center island with two dishwashers. The exterior wall had a giant block window that was taking up prime real estate so we moved the front door over a bit so we could create a coffee and drink area. We mirrored this look on the opposite wall with the fridge and pantry.

Our design inspiration for the space was a blend of European style and modern conveniences. We paneled all the appliances to make the space look cohesive. We ran the gorgeous marble counters up behind the stove and installed a shelf for decor and cooking supplies.

• Karyn Molina and Jessica Nicolls are the owners of local interior design firm Bungalow 56.

GET YOUR SWEAT ON, STUDIO-STYLE

Coronado Fitness Club Offers Boutique

Space to Fulfill Your Fitness Goals

By Christine Van Tuyl

or Coronado resident Samantha Bey, it’s a dream job. When the owners of the Coronado Fitness Club decided to expand their fitness class offerings and develop their upstairs studio, Bey knew she was up to the task.

The goal? To create a sleek, inviting space with state-of-the art equipment that welcomes guests of all levels. The results? A zen-like, engaging spot with soothing blue lighting, invigorating music and all the tools you need for a solid, consistent workout routine.

“When you walk in those studio doors, you shed whatever is irritating you or weighing you down and enter a transportive space where you know you’re going to get a great workout,” said Bey.

She said that developing the right aesthetic was very important to her.

“For me, lighting and music are huge factors in getting a good workout,” said Bey. “Without bright lights in your eyes, you can

tone out distractions and hone in on your efforts.”

In addition to a polished new buildout, the studio is getting lots of attention for its range of classes. This includes heated yoga sculpt, spin, barre, heated yoga flow,

restorative stretch and HIIT circuit, which they call FIIT. Bey said it’s the only gym on the island to offer such a robust catalogue.

“I love the studio at Coronado Fitness Club because I can find a class for all my fitness goals,” said Amanda Werth, Coronado resident. “Whether it’s circuit strength training, spin cardio, stretch and recover or my current favorite, barre.”

Werth says that when she walks into barre, she gets an intense total body burn. Barre class uses an individual barre and light hand weights along with pulsating movements to fatigue the muscles in an entirely unique way, according to the Coronado Fitness Club website.

“No minute is wasted in that class, and it’s never the same,” said Werth. “Natasha keeps me on my toes every week. It’s hard work and so worth it.”

Other popular classes include the FIIT class, which is high-intensity interval training. This workout boosts fitness

through heart-pumping intervals followed by recovery periods, utilizing machines, free weights, and resistance props in a circuit around the room. The best part? It goes by fast, and everything changes so much you can’t get bored.

Heated Yoga Sculpt encompasses a powerful series of challenging yoga flow movements that transition into highrepetition, lower-weight strength training and cardio burts. The room is heated between 80-90 degrees for enhanced flexibility and heart rate. The class is very core-challenging but fun, and wraps up in Shavasana complete with a cooling eucalyptus towel.

The Spin class, which one local described as “an out of body experience, in a good way,” will challenge your cardiovascular endurance with a 45-minute indoor bike ride. High-energy music and ever-changing heart-pumping drills keep riders engaged and excited.

Other classes include Heated Sculpt, Spin and Stretch, Bodyweight FIIT, Happy Hour HIIT, Restorative Stretch and Heated Yoga Flow. And keep your eye out for new Pilates classes, says Bey.

For people who want to take unlimited classes, the pricing is reasonable at $169 a month. The gym also offers class packages for five and ten classes, as well as add ons for gym access.

It’s all about catering to the needs of a diverse community with different fitness needs.

“I want people to feel welcome, motivated, and excited when they come into the Studio,” Bey said. “Consistency is one of the most important elements of an effective workout routine, so I want it to be a place people want to keep coming back to, and a place where you can leave whatever life stressors you are dealing with at the door.”

For busy moms with kids, Coronado Fitness Club offers something no other gym in town has: childcare. The childcare services launched in November with the help of skilled providers, allowing moms to drop their kids ages six months to six years 8:15-11:30, Monday through Friday.

“The childcare was a game-changer for me in many ways,” said Jessica Tompane, who has three small children.

Tompane had been going to the YMCA in Mission Valley specifically because they offered childcare. But she said it was inconvenient, unmotivating and isolating, considering her community is here, in Coronado. As soon as she heard that Coronado Fitness Club was offering childcare, she was sold.

“Now, I’m more consistent in working out than ever before, and I look forward to the classes and love seeing my people every day,” said Tompane. “What a big difference a small offering can make!”

Bey, who started working with the gym back in October, knew that childcare was desperately needed to help families make fitness a routine part of their lives. She says she’s grateful that gym owner and head coach Chris Foote gave it the green light.

“As a mom of four, I know better than anyone you can’t fill from an empty cup,” said Bey.

Parenting can be stressful, and Bey said that the endorphin boost gained from a good workout helps recenter and re-ground.

“I always like to say, you are only one workout away from a better mood,” said Bey. “As parents, it’s easy to let our moods get in the way, and that’s natural. But when you work out, you feel more centered, more together and more relaxed.”

You could say she’s passionate about fitness.

“Fitness and movement are such incredible gifts and a huge part of my life,” said Bey. “I love seeing people accomplish their goals, get stronger or just improve their day by moving their body.”

She says for the Studio, it’s full-steam ahead with exciting things on the horizon.

“Getting to share this with others is so wonderful, people are always happy when they’re done working out, so that’s a really fun part of what we do,” said Bey. “I feel really grateful for our members who are always so kind, supportive, and hardworking. We have a beautiful community!”

• Christine Van Tuyl is a freelance writer who lives in Coronado with her husband and two children.

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The Power of Flowers

An Art Exhibition Curated by the Coronado Art Association at the Coronado Library

By Tina Christiansen

Artist’s Reception 2-4pm on Sunday April 7

Free and open to the public, the show runs from April 7 through June

Jaime Camacho

Gripping camera in one hand and hanging on to a low hanging tree branch with the other, the artist set his sights on a large lotus flower floating in dark water just below his perch. His body was draped along the limb of a very large tree.

Then he fell.

By instinct he held his camera high and dry over his head. He gathered himself. Standing there in the dark shallows of the water, he was struck by the beauty of the flower as seen from an entirely different point of view. He decided that this is the way he would paint it.

He took the shot and brought the reference photograph back to his art studio. He dried off and began to paint the flower that he saw that evening.

Looking at this work of art from this point of view we can see how the unfolding curved boat-like petals unfold to kiss the surface of the water, and how the curved surface of the water kisses it back.

This is exactly the artist’s intent. Jaime Camacho is a photographer, a painter of fine art and an architect. All of those skills were brought to bear to create this work of art. The artist has conveyed the powerful presence of this flower. There is a feeling of serenity created by the delicate balance of its floating form and faint reflection in rippling water.

On Exhibit now at the Coronado Library through the end of June, is the work of five extraordinary artists who are members of the Coronado Art Association. The Association holds a plein air art exhibit on the first and third Sundays of each month across the street from the Library at Spreckels Park. This Exhibition is a group show curated by the Association and has been hosted by the Coronado Library annually since 2020. Each of the artists selected for this show present their own unique understanding of the power of flowers

Nancy Plank

Artist Nancy Plank brings her beauties inside to paint. Her paintings capture the exuberance of a freshly plucked bouquet. These paintings will grab your attention from across the room. As you move in to take a closer look, the skill of the artist becomes even more evident.

The flowers emerge from dark to light. The art transcends realism to capture the powerful moment of nature’s poetry in bloom.

Beate Bermann-Enn

German Expressionist Beate Bermann-Enn’s canvases are so large that they provide a wide- angle view of an entire field of flowers. It is a view that moves you. Each of her very large canvases trace the energy lines of water and wind that form the flow of flowers within the landscape. When viewed from a distance of four to five feet, these canvases each can have a slightly hypnotic effect. This is unique to her work. Her bravura brush stroke style evokes the powerful effect that flowers in a field can have at times of prolific bloom. You can almost feel the growing plants draw strength from the earth and power from the sun. Her talents include that of being both a master gardener and fine art painter. One can tell she tills the soil as well as paints the beauty of the flowers that spring forth from the land in each of these works of art.

Tina Christiansen

Artist Tina Christiansen paints from the perspective of a joyful bohemian. Her work ranges in painting style from the wild abandon of expressionism to the quiet and reflective study of realism. When the exuberance of summer arrives the artist’s approach moves towards impressionism to capture the joy in a riot of flowers that the season brings.

• Tina Christiansen CoronadoArtColony.com is a retired architect and lifelong painter of watercolors and acrylics. She has a master’s degree in Architecture from Virginia Tech and a Bachelor of Design degree from University of Florida where she studied art and architecture. She is a member and curator for the Coronado Art Association, CoronadoArtAssn.com and founder of the Coronado Art Colony, coronadoartcolony.com.

90 Speakers. 40 Events. One Day.

A Free Don’t-Miss Festival for Readers, Writers and Word-Lovers

By Anastasia Zadeik

True-crime. Thrillers. History. Memoir. Poetry. Screenwriting. Page-turners and books to savor slowly. Wherever your interest lies, readers and writers alike are in luck because the fifth annual San Diego Writers Festival is coming to Coronado on Saturday, April 6, 2024.

As festival co-founder Marni Freedman says, “This is our biggest and best year yet.” The line-up features New York Times bestselling authors, awardwinning writers, journalists, screenwriters, breakout authors and legends in their fields. With a mix of interviews, panels and workshops; poetry and storytelling sessions; music and food; an onsite bookstore with book signings; an exhibitor crawl with prizes; an open mic and book giveaways galore — there is literally something for everyone.

“It will be a day of entertainment, learning, community and inspiration,” Freedman added. “Our tagline is

‘Before we tell our stories, we are separate. After, we are family,’ and we couldn’t be more excited to welcome folks into our festival family.”

Festival poet-in-residence Gill Sotu will kick things off on the main stage, followed by a mystery panel of Anthony, Edgar, Lefty and Macavity award-winners. The main stage will also be the site for headliner interviews, including NYT bestselling author Dr. Judith Orloff, discussing her latest book, The Genius of Empathy; Academy-Award and Emmy-Award winning writer/producer/ director Ed Zwick (Legends of the Fall, Glory, Shakespeare in Love, Thirtysomething) talking about his memoir, Hits, Flops, and Other

Illusions: My Fortysomething Years in Hollywood; San Diego’s own Dean Nelson in conversation with Pulitzer-Prize Winning Journalist Dean Calbreath; and NYT’s bestselling author Anita Moorjani talking Sensitive is the New Strong: The Power of Empaths in an Increasingly Harsh World.

Other events take place at the Library and the Black Box theater. Bestselling political thriller writer Matthew Quirk will host a screening and talkback of the hit Netflix series based on his book The Night Agent. Dale Bozzio, from the band Missing Persons, will discuss songwriting for a generation. And panels will be offered all day, with titles like “Killer Reads: Writing About True Crime,” “Quit Lit: A Genre, a Movement, a Lifeline,” “Weaving Fact and Fiction: A Historical Fiction Panel,” “Bestselling Fantasy, Sci-Fi, Horror and Thrillers,” and “Engaging, Gripping, and Utterly Unputdownable: How to Write a Page-Turning Novel,” the last of which will feature Adrienne Brodeur, director of Aspen Words and founder of fiction magazine Zoetrope: All-Story with filmmaker Francis Ford Coppola.

For those looking for a creative boost, the festival will offer numerous interactive workshops, including “Better Days: An Interactive Workshop on Taming Your Inner Critic” with Neal Allen, “How to Unblock and Become a Creative Force of Nature” with Marni Freedman and “Getting Personal — The Art of Writing and Publishing Creative Nonfiction” with Sue William Silverman.

Programs will run from 9:30am to 5:00pm. All events are free and open to the public. Food, bookstore and exhibitors onsite. If you’d like to volunteer or learn more, please visit www.sandiegowritersfestival.com.

• Anastasia Zadeik is a writer, editor, and storyteller who lives in San Diego with her husband Tom and their rescue dog, Charlie. To learn more about Anastasia, visit her website, AnastasiaZadeik.com.

Let's Be Friends!

Coronado Friends of the Public Library Announces Annual Book Fair and Membership Drive

By Carl Luna

Do you want to show your support and appreciation for our Coronado Public Library? Do you want to actively help our Library’s dedicated and hard-working staff in continuing to put on the incredible variety of community-enriching events, from weekly story times to programs with nationally (and internationally) renowned authors and  artists?    Do you want to help keep our community Library one of the best (personal prejudice – the Best) in the San Diego region  (nominated for the National Medal for Museum and Library Service by Congressman Scott Peters!)

If you answer “yes”  to any of these then do the following two things:

First: Come to the Friends of the Coronado Library’s 52nd Annual Book Fair, Saturday, April 20, from 9am to 4pm in the park adjacent to the Winn room.

Second: Join the Friends of the Coronado Public Library. The Friends exists for one reason: to Support our Library through community advocacy and, most importantly, through fund raising to support Library programs and events.   Here’s a little known fact in the community:  the Friends fund nearly all of the library’s events and other special offerings, such as the Community READ, the Summer Reading Program, the Winter Read Challenge and the Library’s art exhibits.  The Friends provides funding to help the Library

with special  needs like refurbishing the Teen Center with new furniture and shelving. The Friends provides a voice to support our Library better serving the needs of our wonderful, diverse Coronado community.  If you’ve been to any events at the Library, the Friends of the Library –which is comprised of a coalition of hundreds of community members dedicated to supporting our Library and staff in their mission to serve the public - likely paid for it.

Why Join? With annual memberships as low as $10 for a student, $25 for an individual and $50 for a family  for the price of a fast food meal for 4, you can become a member of the Friends and help support the regional-class programs and events our Library puts on every week.  And please consider becoming a Crown ($1000) Director’s Circle ($5000) or Lifetime ($10,000) member.

deals on thousands of books in all genres, fiction and nonfiction, for adults, teens and children. Special sections will also feature DVDs, CDs, puzzles, rare and exceptional books and gift items.  There will also be giveaways and special crafts for children!

FOL members receive a number of perks, including members-only swag, discounts on FOL-branded merchandise (coming soon), enrollment in the FOL Newsletter with early announcements of coming events, and recognition as a Library supporter in FOL publications. Go to our website to join today: www.coronadofol.org

Even better, members have exclusive early access to preview the Book Fair and pick up some amazing titles at the Annual Membership Meeting on Friday, April 19!

Of course, all are welcome to join us for a beloved Coronado Tradition  - Our Annual book fair  held in tandem with the 102nd Annual Coronado Flower Show. Smell the blooms then come across the street and buy our books and other items and collectibles.  The Book Fair is the FOL’s biggest fundraiser of the year providing thousands of dollars to the Library for programs and events Attendees will find great

“All the free programs provided at the library are financed by the Friends group, and this sale provides a significant portion of their annual income,” said Shaun Briley, Director of Library Services. “Library staff and patrons are really grateful for the hard work and dedication that goes into putting on events like this. I think people who stop by will be delighted with the quality and newness of the items on sale.”

Please bring your own bags or boxes for your purchases. Tote bags will be available for sale for $2. Cash and credit cards are accepted. The cost for most items sold is from $1$8 with the exception of some rare and exceptional books that are priced higher. Proceeds from every sale will be given to the library to continue growing great public programs for our community.

So please put it in your day planners and to do lists:  Saturday, April 20 come to the Friends of the Library Annual Book Fair. And please Scan the QR code in the ad on page 13, and join the Friends of the Library today!

• Carl Luna is the President of the Friends of the Coronado Library. The Friends of the Coronado Public Library (FOL) is a group of community volunteers dedicated to supporting and expanding the services and programs of the Library through fundraising, volunteer support and community outreach. Our mission is to promote the library as an educational, community and cultural center that provides learning and engagement opportunities for our community.

Chabad of Coronado

1300 Orange Ave., Suite 120-130 • (619) 365-4728

Email: info@chabadcoronado.com

Website: chabadcoronado.com

Christ Episcopal Church

1114 9th St. (at C Avenue) • (619) 435-4561

Email: office@christchurchcoronado.org

Website: christchurchcoronado.org

Coronado Community Church

201 6th St. • (619) 437-6827

Email: pastoreric@coronadocommunitychurch.org

Website: coronadocommunitychurch.org

Coronado Southern Baptist Church

111 Orange Ave., • (619) 435-8682

Email: john@coronadosbc.com

Website: coronadosbc.com

First Baptist Church of Coronado

445 C Ave. • (619) 435-6588

Email: secretary@fbcoronado.com

Website: fbcoronado.com

First Church of Christ, Scientist

1123 8th St. • (619) 435-4383

Website: prayerthatheals.org

Graham Memorial Presbyterian Church

979 C Ave. • (619) 435-6860

Website: gmpc.org

House 242

1331 Orange Ave. (Emerald C Gallery)

Email: dannyfischer@house242.com

Website: house242.com

Calvary Chapel Coronado

Living Waters Christian Church

1224 10th St. #103 • (619) 435-8233

Email: cccoronadolwf@gmail.com

Website: calvarychapelcoronado.com

Resurrection Lutheran Church

1111 5th St. • (619) 435-1000

Email: secretary@resurrectioncoronado.com

Website: resurrectioncoronado.com

Sacred Heart Catholic Church

655 C Avenue • (619) 435-3167

Email: sacredheart@sacredheartcor.org

Website: sacredheartcor.org

St. Paul’s United Methodist Church

700 D Ave. • (619) 435-5691

Email: stpauls.coronadoumc@gmail.com

Website: stpaulsmethodist.com

Victory Lighthouse United Pentecostal Church

111 Orange Avenue • (858) 499-9312

Website: victorylighthouse.weebly.com

"The glory of gardening: hands in the dirt, head in the sun, heart with nature. To nurture a garden is to feed not just the body, but the soul." — Alfred Austin

Coronado is a garden paradise! Photo taken by Crown City Magazine on the center median, a part of Orange Avenue Gardens, maintained by Coronado Mainstreet.

DINING GUIDE LOCAL RESTAURANTS

ALBACA

Coronado Island

Marriott Resort & Spa 2000 Second St. (619) 435-3000

Amalo Brew Coffee

Calypso Cafe 505 Grand Caribe Causeway (619) 423-5144

Coronado Coffee Company

Ferry Landing 1201 1st St. (619) 522-0217

Eno Pizza

Hotel del Coronado 1500 Orange Ave. (619) 522-8546

Little Club 132 Orange Ave. (619) 435-5885

Nicky Rotten’s

Bar & Burger Joint

Costa Azul

Feast & Fareway 2000 Visalia Row (619) 996-3322

Coronado Library 640 Orange Ave. (619) 537-9011

Central Liquor & Deli 178 Orange Ave. (619) 435-0118

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Avenue Liquor

Wine & Subs 878 Orange Ave. (619) 435-4663

Babcock & Story Bar

Hotel del Coronado 1500 Orange Ave. (619) 435-6611

Chez Loma 1132 Loma Ave. (619) 435-0661

Chipotle

Mexican Grill

1360 Orange Ave. (619) 365-4287

Ferry Landing 1201 1st St. (619) 435-3525

Crown Bistro

Crown City Inn 520 Orange Ave. (619) 435-3678

Garage Buona Forchetta

1000 C Ave. (619) 675-0079

Gelato Paradiso 918 Orange Ave. (619) 629-5343

Little Frenchie 1166 Orange Ave. (619) 675-0041

Lobster West 1033 B Ave. #102 (619) 675-0002

100 Orange Ave. (619) 675-0094

Night & Day Cafe 847 Orange Ave. (619) 435-9776

Panera 980 Orange Ave. (619) 437-4288

McP's Irish Pub 1107 Orange Ave. (619) 435-5280

Bluewater Boathouse Seafood Grill

Clayton’s Bakery and Bistro 849 Orange Ave. (619) 319-5001

Crown Landing Loews Coronado Bay Resort 4000 Coronado Bay Road (619) 424-4000

High Tide Bottle Shop & Kitchen 933 Orange Ave. (619) 435-1380

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1701 Strand Way (619) 435-0155

Boney’s Bayside Market

155 Orange Ave. (619) 435-0776

The Brigantine

1333 Orange Ave. (619) 435-4166

Clayton’s Coffee Shop 979 Orange Ave. (619) 435-5425

Clayton’s Mexican Takeout 1107 10th St. (619) 437-8811

Crown Room

Hotel del Coronado

1500 Orange Ave. (619) 522-8490

Crown Town Deli

Ferry Landing

1201 1st St. (619) 675-0013

Il Fornaio 1333 1st St. (619) 437-4911

Island Pasta 1202 Orange Ave. (619) 435-4545

Jolie Coronado

126 Orange Ave. (619) 704-2467

Miguel’s Cocina 1351 Orange Ave. (619) 437-4237

Mindful Cafe

Sharp Coronado Hospital 250 Prospect Ave. (619) 522-3600

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Cold Stone Creamery

Burger King

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Ferry Landing 1201 1st St. (619) 435-8707

Burger Lounge

922 Orange Ave. (619) 435-6835

Ferry Landing 1201 1st St. (619) 437-6919

Coronado Brewing Co. 170 Orange Ave. (619) 437-4452

Danny’s Palm Bar & Grill

965 Orange Ave. (619) 435-3171

Domino’s

1330 Orange Ave. (619) 437-4241

KFC/Taco Bell

100 B Ave. (619) 435-2055

Lil’ Piggy’s Bar-B-Q

Ferry Landing

1201 1st St. (619) 522-0217

Mootime Creamery 1025 Orange Ave. (619) 435-2422

Nado Gelato Cafe 1017 C Ave. (619) 522-9053

Nado Republic 1007 C Ave. (619) 996-3271

Parakeet Cafe 1134 Orange Ave. (619) 675-0104

Parakeet Juicery East 943 Orange Ave. (619) 319-5931

Parakeet Juicery West 1138 Orange Ave. (619) 537-0018

Park Place

Liquor & Deli 1000 Park Place (619) 435-0116

Peohe’s

Ferry Landing 1201 1st St. (619) 437-4474

Poke123

1009 Orange Ave. (619) 823-6126

Rosemary Trattoria

120 Orange Ave. (619) 537-0054

Saiko Sushi

116 Orange Ave. (619) 435-0868

Serea Coastal Cuisine Hotel del Coronado 1500 Ocean Ave. (619) 435-6611

Smokehouse & Bar at the Historic Laundry Hotel del Coronado 1500 Ocean Ave. (619) 435-6611

Spiro’s Greek Cafe

Ferry Landing 1201 1st St. (619) 435-1225

Starbucks 960 Orange Ave. (619) 437-8306

Stake

Chophouse & Bar

1309 Orange Ave. (619) 522-0077

Subway 1330 Orange Ave. (619) 435-8272

Swaddee Thai 1001 C Ave. (619) 435-8110

Tartine 1106 1st St. (619) 435-4323

Tavern 1310 Orange Ave. (619) 437-0611

The Henry 1031 Orange Ave. (619) 762-1022

The Islander 1015 Orange Ave. (619) 522-6890

Trident Coffee 942 Orange Ave. (619) 509-7118

Villa Nueva Bakery Café 956 Orange Ave. (619) 435-1256

Village Pizzeria 1206 Orange Ave. (619) 522-0449

Village Pizzeria Bayside

Ferry Landing 1201 1st St. (619) 437-0650

Which Wich 926 Orange Ave. (619) 522-9424

Yummy Sushi 1330 Orange Ave. (619) 435-2771

CATERING

Clyde Van Arsdall (619)

Chef Drew McPartlin (619) 990-9201

Coronado Caterer (619) 917-3392

DiCristo Meals (858) 267-7161

Pret Gourmet (619) 990-2461

Scratch Gourmet (619) 987-4912

Pedestrian

Coronado Ferry Schedule

Broadway Pier

The Ferry departs the Broadway Pier hourly, from 9am to 9pm (10pm on Friday & Saturday nights)

The Ferry departs Coronado hourly, from 9:30am to 9:30pm

The Convention Center (South Embarcadero)

The Ferry departs from the Convention Center at :25 & :55 past the hour, from 9:25am to 9:55pm (10:55pm on Friday & Saturday nights)

The Ferry departs Coronado at :10 and :40 past the hour from 9:10am to 9:40pm (10:40pm on Friday & Saturday nights)

Ferry operated by Flagship Cruises & Events (619) 234-4111

For more information, visit their website, flagshipsd.com/cruises/flagship-ferry

When

Golden

Wednesday, May 8, 6 to 7:30 p.m.

Coronado Community Center — Nautilus Room 1845 Strand Way, Coronado, CA 92118

Sharp Coronado is a nationally certified Primary Stroke Center, recognized for excellence in treating patients having a stroke.

“You’re only here for a short visit. Don’t hurry, don’t worry. And be sure to smell the flowers along the way.”

— WALTER HAGEN, American professional golfer