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A Tribute to Kate Sessions
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by George Mitrovich How many times have you heard a speaker say, “I’m not an expert, but…” The speaker then proceeds to discuss the subject they have already admitted they’re unqualified to talk about. It’s a dumb thing to say. Just say what you are going to say. It will stand on its merits—or not. That said, I’m not a professional critic of either movies, theater, books, or television; which only means I am not professionally engaged in the high art of criticism—such as Irving Howe or Dwight MacDonald in the past, or Leon Wieseltier today. Which brings me to this month’s column, the five television shows I’ve recently watched on NetFlix: “House of Cards,”“The Boss,” “Damages,” “The Fall,” and “Crossing Lines.” Before NetFlix, I had never seen any of the five, but I knew about “House of Cards” and “The Boss,” as any political person would; but my television watching was fairly disciplined: “Prime Minister’s Questions,” “David Letterman,” “John Stewart,” “60 Minutes,” “PBS News Hour,”“Frontline,” “Chicago P.D.,” and “Blue Blood.” But with Netflix it appears I’ve abandoned any semblance of
discipline. Shows I had never seen, I was suddenly watching and being drawn in—way in. So, in rapid succession I went through the first two seasons of “House of Cards” (26 episodes), “The Boss” (18 episodes), “The Fall” (11 episodes), “Damages” (26 episodes), and, most recently, “Crossing Lines” (13 episodes). That totals 3,887 minutes of TV viewing over 25 days, or two hours and thirty-six minutes a day (the equivalent of watching 17 major league baseball games). Here’s a brief critical look at the five, beginning with “House of Cards,” the show That began my binge watching: As I watched the principal and supporting players, the one and done characters, a single question came forcefully to mind: “Was there any redeeming individual in the entire 26-episodes?” Of all the players in “House of Cards”—president, vice president, members of Congress, majority leader, majority whip, media, security details, business leaders, lobbyists—did even one person possess elementary ethical or moral standards? Or were they all corrupt to the core of their rotten souls?
Perhaps Freddy, the BBQ owner, where Frank Underwood (Kevin Stacy) went for his hide away lunches as majority whip, vice president and president, seemed to possess some sense of right and wrong (but, of course, Freddy had a checkered past, including prison time). But Underwood and his wife, Claire (played by Robin Wright), were perfectly suited for one another, as both were totally amoral. Their one objective: how do I get more for me? As majority leader of the House of Representatives, Underwood kills a fellow Congressman and pushes to her death on the tracks of Washington’s Metro, a young reporter with whom he was having an affair. Stunningly, he gets away with his murders, because he becomes vice president and president of the United States. As for Claire Underwood, she has an affair with a photographer in Philadelphia, and at every turn, conspires to ruin people’s lives and reputations. In short, she’s almost as evil as her husband. “The Boss,” which stars Kelsey Grammar, is about a fictional Chicago mayor named Tom
Kane, who, in his own way, is as diabolical as Frank Underwood. In the show, Kane has been mayor for 20-years, which is hardly a stretch, since in real life Richard Daley was mayor for 21; and one assumes was the “inspiration” for Mayor Kane. It too has political scheming and intense rivalries between mayor, city council, and the business community, plus murder, many, but its offering of bare butts, boobs, and blow jobs, shames “House of Cards.” I’ve been in and around politics and government since 1966. My resume includes service with the governor of California, two U.S. Senators, two members of the House of Representatives, and two presidential candidates. And nothing I’ve experienced or witnessed in real life comes close to the fiction of “House of Cards” or “The Boss”- nothing! My concern is some people will think the shows captured political reality. No, not true. They are fictional not factual. But in today’s sordid political environment, the great unwashed will think they represent politics as it is.
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Celebrates 10 Years
The Tet Festival Returns to Mira Mesa
The upcoming annual San Diego Tet Festival will be the VietnameseAmerican Youth Alliance’s (VAYA) 10th year operating. To celebrate this milestone, the group is planning a bigger celebration than previous years. “To be around and going strong after 10 years is a testament to VAYA’s core mission, which is empowering youth to be involved in their communities,” VAYA president Andy Nguyen said. “This has been what VAYA is all about and I’m proud to see it continue to prosper.” The Tet festival, the Vietnamese New Year celebration, started in 2006 at Qualcomm Stadium and then moved to Balboa Park in 2008. Because of the construction and preparation for the Centennial celebration, the festival then moved to Mira Mesa in 2013. The event is now held at 8575 New Salem Street in Mira Mesa. “The construction at Balboa Park was a big reason why we moved to Mira Mesa, but because of the outpouring of support from the community, we
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decided to stay and continue to host the festival here,” Nguyen said. With the 10th anniversary celebration, the group is doing a bit of reminiscing about not only its history, but also the history of Vietnamese people in United States. Next year is also the 40th anniversary of the Fall of Saigon and the start of the Vietnamese diaspora. It is also the 45th anniversary of the Hue Massacre where more than 4,000 civilian victims were killed during the Communist occupation of Hue. Girls wearing traditional Northern Vietnam costumes perform on rice drums. This is the reason why this year’s festival theme is Spring of Voice competition and an expanded The upcoming year, being the year Nostalgia, Nguyen said. entertainment program. of the goat, there will also a goat Some of the new attractions The festival, which attracts more petting zoo for the kids to enjoy. planned for this year include a than 20,000 people each year, Festival Dates and Hours are: revamped Cultural Village that will promises fun for whole the family Friday, Feb. 20 from 5 p.m. to 10 incorporate some of the history of with such activities as carnival rides p.m.; Saturday, Feb. 21 from 11 a.m. Vietnamese life in America since and games, authentic Vietnamese to 10 p.m.; and Sunday, Feb. 22 from the fall, the re-launch of the Golden food, lion dancing and firecrackers. 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Admission is free.
2015 Centennial Celebration
In celebration of the 100-year anniversary of the 1915 PanamaCalifornia Exposition, dozens of museums, performing arts organizations, garden clubs, and other cultural attractions in Balboa Park are making 2015 a year to remember. Literally hundreds of events are planned over the course of the year, some running throughout 2015, others lasting only a few days or weeks. A quarterly events’ calendar lists each event in the month that it begins, and then alphabetically by the hosting venue or organization.
Current programs that debuted prior to this month are listed under February. For additional information and for updates, visit celebratebalboapark.org. Many exhibitions and programs hosted by Balboa Park museums are included in the Balboa Park Explorer Pass, which grants admission to individuals ($129) or families with up to four children ($199) to 17 different museums for a year. Single-day and multi-day passes are available as well. Pass holders are advised to check with individual museums for possible restrictions.
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Katherine Olivia Sessions
Yesterday a local San Diegan saw me reading a book written by Kate Sessions. She asked who Kate was. I was surprised. I thought every San Diegan should know who this woman was and what she accomplished for San Diego. Obviously, what I know not everyone else has learned. I’ve had the opportunity to learn about Katherine (Kate) Olivia Sessions due to my appreciation for horticulture and being friends of Toni and Fausto Palafox, current proprietors of Mission Hills Nursery. Sessions founded Mission Hills Nursery in 1910. In 1926 she sold it to her employees the Antonicelli brothers. In 1988, Frank Antonicelli sold the nursery to Toni and Fausto Palafox. Sessions also started several other nurseries, in Coronado, City Park (now Balboa Park) and Pacific Beach. She became a central figure in California and national horticultural circles with her landscaping, plant introductions, and classes. In 1907, with the assistance of Alfred D. Robinson, she co-founded the San Diego Floral Association, the oldest garden club in Southern California. The garden club was influential in teaching San Diegans how to grow ornamental and edible plants, at a time when most San Diego landscaping consisted of dirt and sagebrush. As we celebrate the 100th Anniversary of Balboa Park it is important to recognize the legacy of Kate Sessions. She leased land in what was then called City Park in 1892 for a nursery. For this privilege, she was to plant one hundred trees a year in the park and furnish three hundred more for planting throughout the city. In 1902 she was instrumental in the formation of the park improvement committee with her friends George Marston and Mary B. Coulston. Their work
resulted in assuring the park’s place in the life of the community. This arrangement left the park with an array of cypress, pine, oak, pepper trees and eucalyptus grown in her gardens from seeds imported from around the world; virtually all of the older trees still seen in the park were planted by her. Among many other plant introductions, she is credited with importing and popularizing the jacaranda, now very familiar in the city. She also collected, propagated, and introduced many California native plants to the horticulture trade and into gardens. Her work with plant introduction, as well as her extensive writing on the subject, won her international recognition. At the California Pacific International Exposition on September 22, 1935, the day was dedicated to Sessions, where she was named the Mother of Balboa Park. In 1939 she became the first woman to receive the prestigious Frank N. Meyer medal of the American Genetic Association. A bronze statue of Sessions, dedicated in 1998, is situated in a prominent location in Balboa Park, in the southwest corner of Sefton Plaza, near the Sixth Avenue entrance to the park. It is the only full sculpture in San Diego of a real woman who made incredible contributions to beautifying San Diego. In 2006 the Women’s History Museum of California inducted Kate Sessions into the San Diego County Women’s Hall of Fame. She was given the title of Trailblazer.
Katherine (Kate) Olivia Sessions embarked on a career to beautify San Diego through horticulture.
She was a trailblazer who demonstrated through action that great successes are possible. As we look around our San Diego neighborhoods, we should thank Sessions for her contributions
and commitment to beautifully landscaping San Diego. And, for those of us who frequent Mission Hills Nursery, we can visit the site of where her legacy continues.
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Kids & Climbs & Happy Hour Too
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by Ilene Hubb February is supposed to be a slow month. The holidays are long past and summer is far away, but our temperate climate lets us forget we are in the throes of winter. So this might be a good time to share my recent discoveries with all of you readers. If you have not had the opportunity yet, and you have a child or grandchild around or visiting, check out the New Children’s Museum downtown on West Island Ave between Union and Front streets. I took my four-year old grandchild there just recently and we both had a wonderful time. This hands on museum is an arts based program that features a touch, feel, and create experience that, from my perspective, best suits kids under the age of 10. We spent almost four hours there, which is quite a lot considering the attention span of a four-year old. Never the less we had something to do the entire time. She played with clay, made giant bubbles, jumped in the bouncy house, painted, made chalk drawings and all kinds of other things. We ate
in the little café there while being serenaded by a junior group from Mainly Mozart who let the kids try out the feel of a tiny violin after their performance ended. The children were all mesmerized by the music and no one was looking down at a phone or tablet. They also are a venue for events and birthday parties with an experienced staff to help. This place is another downtown San Diego treasure like our new library. Visit their site for more information at www.thinkplaycreate.org For the older set, I just found out that my Medicare plan provides me with free membership at participating health club and fitness centers. The program, called Silver Sneakers, allows for seniors to get fit without costing them anything. This leaves us with no excuses, at least not monetary ones. Once we are exercising we can excuse the occasional splurge. I like to splurge at Pappalecco on Fifth. This terrific gelato place also has a hidden gem inside. They have a happy hour where they put out a little buffet of Italian hors d’oeuvres which for $10 also gets you a glass of wine. This is a wonderful light way of having dinner and maybe a gelato, which you justify with your free fitness regime at the health club.
Once you are fit, and I mean really fit, you can take the steps inside the tower at the San Diego Museum of Man. The tower has been hidden from the public for decades. Now this opportunity to climb to the top and gaze out at a 360 degree panorama is available. It is quite a climb walking seven floors up to a spiral stairway that takes you to the top. Tickets should be purchased in advance even on free Tuesdays at the museum. It sounds like a great experience (for others that is), to be honest, I have not gotten that fit yet. It sounds good though. Another thing I love to do is play tourist in my own city. A ride on the Gaslamp trolley with a friend from the east got me started on doing some touristy things. We live in a destination city and may forget to use our city’s resources. The very features offered to a tourist are there for a reason. Some are educational, some are great fun and some are just a sample of the San Diego lifestyle. I first fell in love with our city on a visit 39 years ago, now I am revisiting every time I pick a museum to visit, a restaurant to savor great food or a trolley to ride. And if and when I get in shape… a tower to climb.
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Living Artfully
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With Heart!
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by Concetta Antico Too often those who seek to perform kind acts have a subliminal reward or personal return in mind. They offer “kind” acts done with a self-seeking ulterior motive in mind (think donation to charity for the purpose of tax deductions!). Living artfully with true and good heart requires that you perform genuine acts of kindness with no care for a return, neither emotional, financial or otherwise. There are zero expectations. The real return or gift is that being genuinely kind will mean that you will be filled with grace. Some call this joy; others simply refer to it as good karma. Whatever you choose to call it, artful acts make the world spin a little more gently and create earthly harmony. Actually, if you are genuinely kind the rewards are life long and come back in spades, the universe will notice. Each new day, ask yourself, “How can I contribute?” Walk through your days with artful eyes that will speak to a kind mind. See the needs
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of others, open your heart to feel their story, empathize with their situation. The more you feel for others the more you will feel that YOUR life is what it should be. Are you in need of emotional therapy? Feeling down, depressed? Honest and random acts of kindness are truly the best medicine. I like to tell the story of my own Mother who mentored me in this way of kindness. Often, when driving me to school, or wherever, she would stop the car abruptly and rush out to help an aged person cross the road, or help someone in any kind of need. One day a lady was struggling up a steep hill with a loaded laundry basket going to the laundromat. Just like Mom, she stopped, put the lady and the load in the car and took her to the laundromat. I will never forget it. Getting involved with strangers is often something folks avoid. I know…you don’t know them. Well, that is the point. As part of the human race we are all bound to each other. It is our responsibility, a global one, to help others in need. Truly, it is the best help you can offer, giving to a stranger. Reach out. Cross the line
especially when you know that a family member or friend, who are too proud to ask, and you know they need help. Once I knew my sister needed assistance and I knew she would not ask. So I silently sent her money anonymously, that felt so good. Share the wealth; share your good fortune. As Barbara Streisand said in “Hello Dolly,” “Think of it as manure and spread it around!” Other kind acts may be so random that it may not even occur to you that they were kind. Save the bug you might have squashed. Pet the lonely dog behind the fence. Water a dying plant. Pick up other people’s trash. Be kind and chat with a child or elder. Say “hi” to strangers. Feed a crumb to a bird. In conclusion, I encourage you to seek out ways that you can make a difference in the world. Be the change. Start by being kind and offering heartfelt generosity. As another saying goes, “Love me when I least deserve it, ‘cause that’s when I need it the most.” Enjoy the love that surrounds you and share it this Valentine’s month. You never know how your good heart will change the entire day of another. Blessings to you.
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Thirty Dog s Are Chili, an 11-year-old domestic short hair, , is a sweet male looking for a comfy place to relax. He loves hanging out with his caretakers, sharing his thoughts and feelings with them and being the center of their attention. He is a cool, laid back kind of guy with a mellow and relaxed nature. With his sweet nature, he would make the ideal companion for a loving stable new family. His adoption fee was sponsored by an admirer who wants to help him find the perfect new home. Chili’s adoption fee includes his neuter, current vaccinations, permanent microchip identification, 30 days of complimentary medical insurance from Trupanion Insurance, and a certificate for a free veterinary exam! Chili is available for adoption at San Diego Humane Society located at 5500 Gaines Street, San Diego. To learn more about making him part of your family, please call 619.299.7012. Heather, a four-year old American pit bull terrier mix, is looking for a new best friend. She would be a great companion for an adult family and is always cheerful and carefree. She loves being a lap dog and belly rubs make her the happiest girl in the world. She enjoys going for walks or short runs—one to two miles is plenty to keep this girl healthy and happy. Heather has attended a training class. She quickly learned basic behaviors and she became an instant volunteer favorite. Heather’s adoption fee includes her spay, current vaccinations, permanent microchip identification, 30 days of complimentary medical insurance from Trupanion Insurance, a certificate for a free veterinary exam, and a license if residing in Oceanside, Vista, Escondido, San Marcos or Poway. Heather is available for adoption at San Diego Humane Society, located at 3450 East Valley Parkway, Escondido. To learn more about making her part of your family, please call 760.888.2275.
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Impounded
This past month, thirty dogs were impounded and are under the care of County Animal Services after they were removed from a home in San Ysidro. Animal Control Officers were conducting a yearly inspection of the property to make sure the owners had not exceeded a sixadult-dog limit that was imposed following a public nuisance hearing approximately 10 years ago. The officers found 30 mixedbreed dogs. The owners voluntarily gave up the animals and Animal Control Officers took them to the shelter in Bonita. The dogs that were impounded were Veterinary staff examined the suffering from various health issues. dogs and found they were suffering from severe hair loss, visible sores, and severe nail problems. The case is under investigation and could lead to criminal charges.
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San Diego Humane Society is now accepting nominations for the third annual “Animal Compassion Awards,” which will recognize the extraordinary things that people and businesses do to support animals in our community. Submissions will be accepted now through February 13 for individuals and businesses that have demonstrated an exceptional level of compassion towards animals in one of 12 categories. “We live in one of the pet-friendliest cities in the nation, and what better reason to honor the people in our community who have inspired the special and unique bond that we share with animals,” said Dr. Gary Weitzman, president and CEO of San Diego Humane Society. “We see extraordinary examples everyday of people who are bettering animal welfare in San Diego and making this a more compassionate society for people and their pets. Being able to recognize those contributions is what inspired the idea behind the Animal Compassion Awards.” Through applications submitted by the community for individuals and businesses, San Diego Humane Society will recognize and pay tribute to those who have an extraordinary and inspiring story or example of compassion towards animals in one of three categories: Animal Impact Award: Recognizes the powerful and unique relationship between people and their pets. It will highlight how an animal has impacted a human life in an extraordinary way, or vice versa. Humane Hero: Recognizes an individual, business or group that goes above and beyond to create positive awareness of animals and the unconditional love they bring to individuals. Pet-Friendly Business: Recognizes a local business that promotes and supports an extraordinary pet-friendly environment in a variety of categories, including best pet-friendly restaurant and best groomer. Nominations for the Animal Compassion Awards can be made at www.sandiegopetsmagazine.com/animal-compassion-awards-nomination/.
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New Year’s Resolutions Fail
by Blake Beckcom As New Year’s resolutions gain popularity this time of year, many jump on the bandwagon of losing weight, getting fit and living a healthier lifestyle. While we all can benefit from making these types of positive lifestyle changes, most resolutions fizzle out, unfortunately, before they even have a chance to settle in. So, why does this popular annual pastime of making New Year’s resolutions tend to result in failed attempts, false starts and lackluster efforts? Well, actually, it’s quite simple. • Resolution season brings colder temperatures and limited daylight.
• The start of the year is filled with busy life, work and family schedules. • Doing what you’ve always done is a lot easier than trying something new.
So, what can you do to jump over these common resolution hurdles and finish strong in the quest for resolution success? Commit then Action The first step to accomplishing your health and fitness resolutions is to back your goals with action. You can’t wish your way to a healthier, leaner, more fit, stronger you. You have to make a real commitment that includes a support structure and lifestyle change focused on meeting your overall health and fitness goals. One way to create a deeper level of health and fitness commitment is by
working out with someone and not going it alone. Research indicates that the presence of others around you during a workout session and the effects of competition can have a positive influence on your exertion and fitness performance levels. A fitness buddy on the same path as you, can become a “partner in the trenches,” helping you to work harder at it, and to stay the course. A professional fitness trainer creates safe effective workouts geared to where you are fitness wise, and self accountable via an appointment system. Whether it is a fitness buddy or personal trainer, in either case, accountability is borne out of expectations. It is a lot easier to get yourself off the couch and out the door if you know someone is waiting to workout with you. Schedule Self Accountability Keep yourself accountable to health and fitness goals by physically scheduling your weekly workouts into your personal, family and professional calendars. If you view your workouts as a serious appointment and dedicate specific time to a physically fit lifestyle, you will be less likely to skip your workouts when life becomes busy. Many New Year’s resolutions fail because people not only embark on the journey alone, but they also let other items on their life calendar take priority over their goals. Set yourself up for resolution success by
wrapping your goals with a strong support system that includes a weekly plan of action. Have a plan. All good things come from planning. Things left to chance, chances are, won’t and don’t get done. You don’t have to spend your entire day in the gym to reap the most benefits from your workouts. Shortterm, high intensity workouts have been found to be a time efficient and effective approach for burning fat, increasing fitness levels and improving overall cardiovascular health. Old is out... New is IN The same old workouts and lifestyle tendencies will yield the same old results. If you are seriously committed to reaching new levels of physical fitness, it is important to change your approach by combining a can-do attitude with new workout routines focused on measurable strength and conditioning goals. Fitness is an ongoing process that doesn’t happen overnight. Instead of making rash decisions like cleaning out all of the food in your pantry or exercising seven days a week when you have rarely made it to the gym once a week, set yourself up for success by identifying incremental benchmarks (going to the gym three times a week, running a mile without stopping, bench pressing 100 pounds, etc.) that can help keep your overall fitness goals within reach and within perspective. This approach will keep you on the path to reaching new
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Relationship Talk in Time for Valentine´s Day by Mrs. Freud Valentine’s Day can arrive with protest: “But it is the day when we show each other our love for one another!” Response: “It is just a commercial event, pushed by the stores to increase sales. It does not mean anything special. I love you every day.” Does this dialog sound familiar? I certainly hear it in some form or another every year, when Valentine´s Day nears. It always prompts me to wonder where I stand with this day. In the end I agree with both sides. On the one hand, it is good to have special events on our calendars, so they have a place in our lives and don´t get pushed out by the daily grind and its demands and deadlines. It interrupts the numbing routine that life can become without highlights and special events. On the other hand, imagine the situation someone is in who is faced with high expectations from a partner for an artificially determined day on the calendar. It can be disappointing to that person when the partner does not see the many deeds of love throughout the year. Some are conscious of their love and like to create a Valentine´s Day vibe more often throughout the year. As it is said in the book “The Five Love Languages” (by Gary Chapman), we all express our love in one or more of the five possible ways (words of affirmation, receiving gifts, acts of service, physical touch or quality time), as well as needing to be shown in some of the five ways more than in others. It can get tricky, when a couple has discrepancies in how they show love and need to be shown love. It could look like this: He likes to be attentive and do things for her that he knows she does not like doing (vacuuming the floors, calling the landlord, buying the heavy cat litter, etc.). He does many things like this on a regular basis and always thinks about how much he loves and appreciates her while doing them. She might be someone who needs to hear the words of love. However, he hardly ever says he loves her, so she feels neglected and increasingly uncomfortable. Left unattended, this could turn into a real problem or even a threat to the relationship. With the knowledge about the love languages and some conscious attention on their own, or with the help of a professional, both can realize the ways they show and receive love.
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He can learn how important it is for her to hear the words. Then he is aware of that it is easy to give her what she yearns for. On the other side, she will understand that all of his little deeds are a sign of love and will be able to appreciate them as such and be uplifted by them. Then she will be able to acknowledge him and make him feel appreciated and loved. We often show love in the language in which we want to receive it and think it is the same for everyone. It is also easy to return the favor with some little deeds on her part, after finding out what can make him feel loved. Once the love languages are sorted out, Valentine´s Day can be enjoyed and won´t be a looming pit fall for love disagreements. How about making it a big showing of love without buying stuff? I have been lucky to experience the romantic vibes of a picnic, or a bicycle ride on a double bike. Get creative and have fun with it together. Happy Valentine´s Day! Author Sabine Starr is a psychologist licensed in Vienna, Austria, currently living and working in Mission Hills. She has written numerous articles for professional psychology journals. For further information, visit www.starrcoaching.com and follow her blog at www.HealthwithTaste.blogspot.com; and a new social media offering is www.facebook.com/StarrCoaching.
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by Rick Brooks In 2014, the S&P 500 Index of the stocks of the 500 largest U.S. companies rose 14 percent. Outside the U.S. it was a different story: the MSCI Europe, Australasia, and Far East (EAFE®) Index of foreign stocks fell almost five percent and stocks in emerging markets lost about two percent. Over the past three years, the foreign stock returns are positive, but it’s basically the same pattern: global diversification has been a drag on your investment returns. Naturally, when a pattern like this emerges, people begin to ask themselves whether diversification really makes sense. Looking back over the last three or five year periods, it’s hard to justify buying anything but the stocks of U.S. companies. But we’ve been there before, too. The graphic [at right], compares investment results from 1995-2001 two following periods: 2002-2007 and 2008-2014. Note how U.S. stock markets dominated the rest of the world, until they didn’t. A similar pattern emerges when you look at stock returns from 2008—2014; U.S. stocks dominate those of other countries.
My point is that market performance like this is cyclical, and very few people have demonstrated any ability to consistently predict which stocks (or indexes or even broad asset classes) will do better from one period to the next. Since nobody can say with confidence when a trend will reverse, investors need to be patient and stick with their long-term strategy. So what should investors be doing? If you have a globally diversified portfolio, you should be buying, not selling, international investments today. Think about it: over the past several years, investments in Europe, Japan and even China have become significantly cheaper than investments in U.S. companies. This means that buying more U.S. stocks today is “buying high.” By comparison, the stocks of overseas companies are significantly cheaper (you are paying less today for tomorrow’s earnings) than are the stocks of U.S. companies. It’s entirely possible that these stocks could get cheaper. And in some cases, Russia for instance, there may be good reasons why those stocks have sold off. Investing involves risks, and investing overseas adds additional risks like currency fluctuation and political risks. But the lower valuations on overseas stocks today means that markets have taken
Stock Market Returns Are Cyclical; into account much of the higher Investors Should Be Careful About Extrapolating risks and driven prices down Recent Trends Into The Future already. If conditions improve 30% in Europe or Japan and prices rise in the future, there could be 23% better returns from the stocks of companies outside the U.S. than 15% you could earn on similar U.S. 8% companies. One of the best ways to capture these changes is by 0% periodically rebalancing your -8% portfolio. For example, suppose 1995—2001 2002—2007 2008—2014 you invest with a target of 45 U.S. percent U.S. stocks, 15 percent Developed International international stocks and 40 Emerging Markets percent in U.S. bonds. At the end of last year, you might have Gucci bag or maybe a Mercedes? more in U.S. stocks, which generally These are great companies that make outperformed everything else, and great products, and if you don’t own less in international stocks, which international stocks in your portfolio, lagged. Selling an investment that you may not be participating in is up to purchase one that has lost the growth and profits that these money is HARD to do, but it is one companies can earn. of the critical investment disciplines This column is prepared by which sets professional investors Rick Brooks, CFA, CFP®. Brooks apart from the crowd. It is also one is vice president for Investment of the key factors contributing to Management with Blankinship & studies which suggest professionals Foster, LLC, a wealth advisory firm outperform individual investors by specializing in comprehensive about four-to-five percent per year. financial planning and investment management. Brooks can be To answer the question I started with, reached at 858.755.5166, or think about how many products you by email at brooks@bfadvisers. own that were made by a company com. Brooks and his family live outside of the U.S. Do you own a in Mission Hills Samsung TV, Toyota automobile, a
in her role as Patty Hewes, a highly ruthless and unprincipled attorney; saved only by the target of her multi-billion dollar law suit against the show’s chief villain, Arthur Frosbisher, as played by Ted Danson (“Damages” is not “Cheers”). As to the degree of reality it bears to real life lawyers, probably as close as the characters in “House of
Cards” and “The Boss” represent to real life politicians. The last two shows, “The Fall” and “Crossing Lines,” are about crime and punishment, but mostly about evil—at a deep and dark level. While the other three are outrageously overdrawn, the hard truth here, the story lines are credible because there is real evil in our world. “The Fall,” a BBC production starring Gillian Anderson, who plays Stella Gibson, a supervising detective from Scotland Yards, on loan to police in Belfast, her assignment is to find a serial killer, Paul Spector, ably played by Jamie Dornan. The entire 12-episodes revolve around Gibson attempting to identify and catch Spector, the sociopath serial killer, which she does in the show’s final 90-minutes, as Spector is shot by a deranged Irish bully and lies dying, as Gibson cries out, “We’re losing him, we’re losing him!,” as the show fades to black. I thought the story line was brilliantly conceived and performed, save for the last scene, which left me disappointed, but “The Fall” completely captured me, because Gillian Anderson was fantastic as Stella Gibson. Lastly, before I began watching “Crossing Lines”, I knew nothing about it, but the presence of Donald Sutherland, as one of its lead
Not An Expert Continued from page 3 “Damages,” which featured Glenn Close, is about a super NYC lawyer named Patty Hewes. It ran five years and 59 episodes. She was 59 when “Damages” premiered, 64 when it ended. One of my favorite actors, Ms. Close is a tall, strikingly beautiful blonde, with glorious dimples and strong jaw—and is totally believable
characters, drew me in. He is a superb actor, usually on the side of evil, but here he’s on side of good, as he heads the International Court of Criminal Inquiry (ICC). The ICC is a police agency that investigates cross border crimes in countries of the European Union (EU). As a results the scenery alone, winter and fall, mostly, is nothing but spectacular—lots of helicopter shots of Paris, Berlin, Rome, Sofia, Prague, London, Belgium, the Netherlands, and French Rivera. When you add to the scenery the brilliantly conceived story lines; stories that cause me to wonder, who thinks these up? Really, who? I have long understood there are people in the world smarter than me, with a brilliance I am challenged to comprehend; which is my overwhelming take-away from “Crossing Lines,” because the show’s writers are ingenious—a genius reflected in their stories, completely believable in today’s world (or, have you forgotten the massacre at Charlie Hebdo?). There is evil in our world. We ignore it at our peril. George Mitrovich is a San Diego civic leader. He may be reached at, gmitro35@gmail.com.
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by Trish Watlington, President, Mission Hills BID During the month of February expressions of love are everywhere. Around the world lovers— serious and casual— young and old— celebrate. And, I’d wager a bet that if they knew about Mission Hills they’d wish they could spend Valentine’s Day with us. We are truly the perfect place to prepare for and spend Valentine’s Day. Need to get pampered for your special night? Mission Hills has a treasure trove of salons, spas and shops that can make you feel beautiful inside and out. From West Lewis to Fort Stockton, along Goldfinch, West Washington and India Street there are so many gift buying options. Whether you wish a gift for an infant or the person who seemingly has everything, gardening supplies for your green thumbed Valentine, specialty food, or cooking supplies, with Mission Hills recent explosion of new shops
and those who have anchored the neighborhood for years, your gift choices are endless. And of course wine or champagne is a must have for your special day. From French Champagne to California sparkling, our local wine shops will offer expert advice in every price range. Want flowers? Mission Hills certainly has those. A beautiful bouquet, a single stem or some new plants for the yard, everything is right around the corner. Shopping done—why not make a full day of this celebration of love. Say “good morning” and treat your loved one to coffee at any one of a number of our locally owned coffee houses. Mission Hills is overflowing with great restaurants too. You can have a pleasant lunch, great tacos, fresh fish or a fabulous dinner without ever leaving the neighborhood. But make your reservations early—or consider dining out on Friday or Sunday to celebrate the special day without the crowds. Valentine’s Day is also the perfect time to think beyond the love of your
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Mothers and Daughters Club Assisting Philanthropies (MADCAPS) will celebrate 55 years of community service with its annual benefit show Thursday, March 12 through Saturday, March 14 at Brown Chapel on the campus of Point Loma Nazarene University. The theme for the 55th anniversary show is “MADCAPS in Motion” and will feature several different styles of dance. Tickets for this year’s show go on sale February 9, 2015 with prices ranging between $15 and $25. Tickets can be purchased at www.sdmadcaps.org. This annual musical extravaganza has become MADCAPS signature fundraising event to provide financial support to dozens of local charities. “Our annual benefit show is really the culmination and celebration of the girls’ hard work and dedication to community service,” says Maria Gibson, 2015 show chair. “These girls are not professional dancers and singers, but they put 110 percent into this performance to provide a fun and entertaining show for the public while raising awareness and funding for some of San Diego’s most deserving charitable organizations.” MADCAPS is very excited about this year’s new venue on the campus of Point Loma Nazarene University. The additional capacity and comfort of the theater at Brown Chapel, state of the art audio and visual technology, and ease and accessibility of parking will help to make this year’s show a fantastic experience for all who attend. For more information about MADCAPS please visit www.sdmadcaps.org. For information about this year’s benefit show, contact Colby Arrington, 619.871.1321, colbymonet@gmail.com
life to so many others that could use a little extra love. Maybe this is the time to check on an elderly neighbor with a cute Valentine and some heart shaped cookies. Or maybe you know an overwhelmed mom with some little ones who could use an extra hand. Is there a friend or family member that you’ve been too busy to connect with? Take this holiday of love to reach out and remind them they too are loved. A kind word to a stranger, a surprise of a treat or coffee to some unsuspecting soul and both of your days will be made better. Finally, I should share what the BID has in store for February. At the committee level we are hard at work planning events for 2015. If you have ideas for a fun event, project or promotion, please attend on the first Wednesday of the month at 3:30 p.m. at Mission Hills Books and Collectibles. Nothing can get done without volunteers and we need you! With the Mission Hills Town Council we will be hosting a Joint
Meeting on Crime Prevention on February 25, beginning at 4 p.m. Councilmember Todd Gloria and Officer David Surwilo will be there to hear your concerns and share what is being done to improve safety in Mission Hills. Mission Hills United Methodist Church has graciously offered their sanctuary for this important meeting. Please check our website www.missionhillsbid.com for the most up-to-date information on this meeting and more. “We do not find the meaning of life alone, we find it with another.” Thomas Merton. Love, share, volunteer, get involved… happy February from the Mission Hills BID. Trish Watlington Owner The Red Door Restaurant The Wellington Steak & Martini Lounge
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Death in the Garden by Barb Stron Years ago I wrote about Sex in the Garden. I have come full circle. Today’s topic is “Death in the Garden” or possibly “Murder in the Garden.” Yes, I am the garden murderess although unintentionally. I seem to have caused an enormous number of accidental deaths on our property where we have lived for the past 46 years. The strangest death was the crawling rosemary. It, at one time, cascaded over a wall into the canyon. Its purpose was three-fold. It served as a barrier preventing people from toppling into the canyon. It fed many from herbs for our dinners to nectar for bees and humming birds. Finally, it was pretty with strange gnarled bark and lovely blue flowers dotted with bees and hummers. One day I noticed over half the rosemary was dead or dying. It may have been an illness from an infestation of some insect. Perhaps they were unhappy and just stopped thriving. Regardless, I am still removing corpses from the garden. Next the azaleas began to die. One by one, they bit the dust. They may have died from lack of or too much water, but I believe the final azalea expired last month. I planted daffodils for several years. They were supposed to multiply, even in Southern California. Sadly, last year only one appeared. On the other hand, paper whites which smell like dog poop to me, refuse to die. They keep naturalizing appearing in places where they must have flown or crawled. One is in my tomato pot. The tomato succumbed in its second season, just before production of fruit. In its stead were myriad paper whites. Ugh. There are a host of them in the back yard as well. They may be from landscaping done in the 1930s by a previous owner, Mrs. Morgan. Mrs. Jones, who lived across the street until 1975, told me
that she and Mrs. Morgan used to work in their two yards together. Mrs. Morgan’s iris produce leaves every year, but no blooms. I thinned them a couple of years ago and replanted them in better soil. No improvement; I have healthy, flowerless plants. Her naked ladies bloom annually, but they pop up all over the canyons in the late summer, so I cannot claim credit for them. An avocado tree, here when we moved in, produced a marketable number of avocados that year. Sadly, we were renting. The landlord took most giving us two or three. The following year we bought the house and only a few avocados grew. A landscape architect said that was normal after a heavy season. However, the following year the tree died, of old age, I was told. Meanwhile our lemon tree (or Mrs. Morgan’s) was attacked by termites and died as well. We dug up Mrs. Morgan’s rose garden, put in all new soil and grew the best tomatoes I have ever eaten. I ate at least ten a day, hot from the sun, tasting as if they had been sprinkled with sugar. Despite a huge production of tomatoes from each of the multitude of plants we had, not one ever made it into the house. They ripened and we ate them standing next to the plant. The next year we expected another bonanza crop. No tomatoes and we never again found the breed of tomatoes from that successful year. In 2000 we hired Fausto Palafox to design and plant a garden. I managed to murder most of the plants he put in. The lilies of the Nile survived beside a trumpet vine, but this year saw the death of the weeping rose bush. It used to wear a plethora of pink roses on branches that drooped almost to the ground. A well-meaning gardener, not knowing it was not to be pruned, trimmed off many of the weeping branches. I accidentally broke another. Last summer’s heat gave it heat stroke. A red bud may be on its last legs, and
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One of the plants in Barb’s yard looks in need of proper pruning.
my poor camellia seems moribund as well. They sit side by side, amidst thriving lilies of the Nile. My rose bushes’ deaths are most tragic. Abe Lincoln was the first bush we planted and Fausto kept it. Last summer, it died. Other roses died in 2014: Elena, JFK, a lavender rose, a couple of David Austins, and saddest of all, my beautiful climbing Don Juan with its squar-ish almost black buds. I may be the only person in the world who managed to kill an iceberg climbing rose; they grow everywhere, even in parking lot islands. French Lace is hanging on by a thread. Bride’s Dream, my most prolific rose, refused to bloom at all last year. She is still alive although many of her canes did die. The bottom line is I am a fraud. I am not a gardener (nor have I ever professed to be), but having written this Garden Club column monthly since 1999; I should have learned something. I admit that I am bad about fertilizing. The few plants that like living with me had to be thinned making my yard look awful. Calla lilies and I get on quite well despite the snails who also adore them. My
hydrangeas are still alive although they get testy toward the end of summer. Most were gifts or bought in pots at Trader Joe’s. The miniature roses from Trader Joe’s also thrive under my irresponsible care. One is quite large, and I have only killed one! Nonetheless, I was an extremely nervous baby-sitter to a friend’s bonsai. It was outgrowing its pot and kept threatening to die. It got very upset when the miniature rose next to it looked dead. I left the corpse. It came back to life, and after a year and a half, the bonsai happily went home as carry-on luggage with its owner. Bonsai and I were thrilled to part ways. My successes are scattered too widely to say my garden is lovely. Rather it is a painting depicting survival of the fittest. Successes bravely pop up amidst the corpses I have not yet disposed of. Hope springs eternal, and the weeping rose came back to life. She’s a bit straggly, but alive. February 28 will be an enjoyable Mission Hills Garden Club workshop Come to the church at 4077 Jackdaw from 6 to 8 p.m.
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Interactive Activities for Kids of all Ages The San Diego Festival of Science & Engineering is March 14-21, 2015, and consists of a Festival Week (March 14-20). The seventh annual San Diego Festival of Science & Engineering features a week of interactive demonstrations, handson activities and dynamic speakers to engage kids and families in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) at various locations throughout San Diego County. A daylong celebration will take place at PETCO Park on Saturday, March 21, 2015. EXPO DAY is the Festival’s signature event, with more than 130 local businesses, corporations, and organizations providing interactive, hands-on science, technology, engineering
and math exhibits and activities to budding K-12 science lovers. Everyone is welcome. Events are free and open to the public. A program of the BIOCOM Institute, the San Diego Festival of Science & Engineering aims to encourage and get kids excited about science and related fields to inspire them to become tomorrow’s STEM innovators. This festival, presented by Illumina, also helps continue our region’s reputation of being a leader in the science industry. The goal of the San Diego Festival of Science & Engineering is to show how science and engineering is our “backyard.” For more information, visit www. lovestemsd.org or call 858.455.0300 ext. 104.
February 2015
Auditions for the Old Globe’s
2015 Intensive for High School Students As The Old Globe celebrates its 80th Anniversary and its rich relationship with William Shakespeare, the theatre today announces that auditions for the Globe’s 2015 Summer Shakespeare Intensive for San Diego County high school students will be held on Saturday, March 21 and Sunday, March 22 on the Globe campus. The four-week program is a unique opportunity for high school actors and actresses to refine their skills as performers in a professional setting. The Intensive will take place on Saturday, July 11 and on weekdays from July 13 through August 10. The program will culminate with a public performance of two Shakespeare plays on Monday, August 10 on the Donald and Darlene Shiley Stage in the Old Globe Theatre, part of the Globe’s Conrad Prebys Theatre Center. The program cost is $725 with a limited number of need-based schol-
arships available. Auditions are by appointment only and can be scheduled beginning in February. For more information on how to audition, visit www.TheOldGlobe.org/SummerIntensive or email GlobeLearning@ TheOldGlobe.org. Students in the Summer Shakespeare Intensive study classical theatre technique, voice, movement, and stage combat led by theatre professionals while rehearsing for two productions of Shakespeare’s plays. Throughout the Intensive, the students have the unique opportunity to study Shakespeare and see the productions of the Globe’s Shakespeare Festival, which runs concurrently with the program. Festival company members lend the students insights into the art of performing Shakespeare that the students then apply to their own performances of the Bard’s work.
Kids of all ages get to experience hands on science experiments, which are fun and educational.
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It’s Showtime! St. Vincent de Paul School in Mission Hills is proud to present their “Big Bash” school fundraiser, The Red Carpet Gala, at 6 p.m., Saturday, March 7, 2015 at The Bahia Hotel on Mission Bay. Dress like the star you are at this annual event that brings together school families, parishioners, and friends of St. Vincent’s for a glamourous evening of fun for a great cause. Guests at this Hollywood inspired evening can bid on their favorite silent auction items while enjoying cocktails followed by dinner, live auction, entertainment, and dancing. Tickets are $100 each and sponsorships start at $500. Proceeds benefit students at St. Vincent’s and
assist in fulfilling their mission to empower its students by providing them with a quality Catholic education. The school inspires its students to live and deepen their faith, with a focus on the Gospel message that motivates them to respond to the needs of others. For more information regarding purchasing your tickets or sponsorship opportunities, visit www.svscatholic. org or call 619.296.2222. St. Vincent de Paul School is a Catholic, co-educational elementary school, founded in 1948 in the Mission Hills neighborhood of San Diego. Accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges, St. Vincent’s services children from Preschool through Eighth Grade.
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Task Force to Identify & Rescue Victims, Expand Prosecution San Diego County District Attorney Bonnie M. Dumanis and 14 partnering prosecution and law enforcement agencies recently announced a powerful countywide task force that will confront human trafficking head-on by identifying and rescuing victims and connecting them with vital services. The San Diego Violent Human Trafficking & Child Exploitation Task Force (VHTCE) will bring together the combined and collaborative force of local, state and federal law enforcement to investigate and prosecute organized human trafficking operations. The VHTCE task force is fittingly making its debut in January, which is Human Trafficking Awareness and Prevention Month. “When America’s finest city makes the FBI’s list as one of worst places for child prostitution, every member of our community needs to pay attention,” DA Dumanis said. “Human trafficking is the biggest human rights violation of our time and traffickers are using social media to recruit girls from San Ysidro to San Marcos. This new task force is set up to make serious strides in dismantling and disrupting human trafficking rings.” While San Diego law enforcement agencies have been cooperating well over the past few years to fight the increase in human trafficking, this new task force represents the first time that local, state and federal agencies will have representatives all working together, sharing information and coordinating various operations in a centralized location. Human trafficking is a crime without jurisdictional borders in which victims can be moved from one city to another to maximize profit for the trafficker. The Internet has also become a favorite tool for recruiting and selling victims. This task force addresses those challenges by facilitating
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investigations and victim rescue in every area of the county. The San Diego County Board of Supervisors with the leadership of Supervisor Dianne Jacob, along with DA Dumanis and Sheriff Bill Gore formed the San Diego Regional Human Trafficking and Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children Advisory Council. The Council provides District Attorney Bonnie Dumanis speaks at the podium recommendations for surrounded by other government officials. implementing a model approach to the threat of human trafficking in our sexual abuse and the acts have reached national region. This includes the four Ps of prevention, epidemic proportions. protection, prosecution and partnerships. In San Diego County, prosecutions have more Human trafficking is a form of modern-day slavery than tripled over the past five years. In 2009, where perpetrators profit from the sexual exploitation the DA’s Office prosecuted nine cases under sex and forced labor of men, women and children. It a trafficking statutes; in 2013 that number jumped violation of basic human rights, and is a federal and state to 43. Through November of last year, the DA’s crime. It is defined as exploitation by force, fraud, fear Office filed 31human trafficking-related cases. or coercion of vulnerable people for mandatory labor, “It’s a cruel fact: We’ve got gangs right here in San domestic servitude or commercial sex operations. The Diego County engaged in a form of slavery,” said San most common form of sex trafficking is using girls Diego County Supervisor Dianne Jacob. “This must and young women for prostitution. Labor trafficking end. The new multi-agency task force will tackle in construction, domestic servitude, restaurants and human trafficking head-on so criminals can no longer agriculture are prevalent forms of trafficking as well. prey on our teenage girls and young women.” The FBI has designated San Diego County as If you or someone you know is the victim of a “high intensity child prostitution area.” It is human trafficking, please call the National Human important for the public to realize children being Trafficking Resource Center at 1.888.373.7888 or force into selling their bodies are victims of child text BeFree 233733.
New Urban Discovery Academy
KCM Group, a full-service construction management and consulting firm, recently announced that construction is underway on the Urban Discovery Academy. The K-8 public charter school will be permanently located at Silo-Makers Quarter in the heart of San Diego’s East Village neighborhood. “Urban Discovery Academy is fortunate to reach an important milestone in the construction process,” said MaeLin Levine, Urban Discovery Academy board president. “This project has faced some unique challenges, and KCM Group’s expertise has been crucial to getting us to the school’s construction phase.” For the past six years, Urban Discovery Academy (UDA) has been operating out of rented space on Sixth Avenue, across from Balboa Park. KCM Group was selected to oversee the relocation and construction of the project. The new UDA will consist of a school facility with outdoor parking and playground areas to be constructed on 30,000-square-feet of property along the western side of 14th Street (between E Street and F Street). The project will continue nearly a century of educational use of the site by incorporating and renovating an historic two-story, 20,000-square-foot College District building and integrating it with a new two-story, 16,000-squarefoot learning space.
Urban Discovery Academy, designed by AVRP Studios Architectural, is part of the charter school movement, which aims to bring innovative educational choices to local residents. Chartered through the San Diego Unified School District, UDA is the product of passionate parents and
community leaders who believe a school embedded in the City’s urban core will draw creatively on the strength of the neighborhood’s financial, civic and creative arts institutions. The project is currently scheduled to be completed by July 2015.
The new UDA will consist of a school facility with outdoor parking and playground areas to be constructed on 30,000-square-feet of property.
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Old Town Gift Co., one of 19 shops in the Fiesta de Reyes courtyard in Old Town, will host a series of book-signing events this year, featuring author and native San Diegan Raquel Perez. The first event will be held from 4 to 6 p.m., Saturday, February 21, and Perez will be signing her historical profile of San Diego called “Legends of the Californios; Nana’s Stories of our Family Roots.” A descendent of the original settlers of the pueblo in San Diego, Perez was inspired by the history of her birthplace to write a fictional collection of stories that capture the culture of her ancestors. In Legends of the Californios, Perez takes one on a journey through time. The three legends, set in different time periods throughout California history, are filled with vengeance, lust, betrayal, love, heartache and grief. Perez’s stories weave through twists and turns with mysteriously scary happenings and outcomes that are not expected. The event will be held in the front of the Old Town Gift Co. store, 2754 Calhoun Street in San Diego. Perez will be discussing what inspired her characters, settings and stories. Books will be available for purchase at the event. Raquel Perez is an American of Mexican descent and has identified with Hispanic literature since childhood. She is a member of the San Diego History Center and The Writer’s Center. She has combined her love of Hispanic literature and California history in her first compilation of stories. She lives in San Diego with her husband and three children. Admission to the event is free. For more information, call 619.252.8282. Raquel Perez is a member of the History Center and The Writer’s Center.
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Selects 10 Local Artists for Fellowships
The San Diego Foundation Creative Catalyst Fund has announced its 2015 Individual Artist Fellowship Program recipients, giving 10 local artists the opportunity to advance their careers while encouraging civic engagement in San Diego. Artist fellows each receive a 12-month, $20,000 grant with the impact of that investment reaching beyond the individual. The Creative Catalyst program is grounded in the belief that direct support to artists has a positive and measurable impact on the vitality and vibrancy of our communities’ residents. “Creative Catalyst Fellowships are investments in the creative entrepreneurship of our arts community,” San Diego Foundation CEO Kathlyn Mead explained. “The San Diego Foundation created a vision based on region-wide community feedback that advances four key areas: Work, Enjoy, Learn and Live (WELL). These fellowships link Work, Learn and Enjoy together to give artists and community members who value the arts the opportunity to make that connection.” Launched in 2011, two rounds of Creative Catalyst Fellowships have been completed and 25 artists have received funds that ranged from $11,000 to $25,000. Already the program has seen artists flourish with the opportunity to take more creative risks and expand their professional growth. The investment has given them a “stamp of legitimacy,” that has opened doors to more work, as well as the opportunity to mentor other artists. Creative Catalyst alum Wu Man was recently nominated for a Grammy in the category of Best World Music Album. Man has been an important voice for cross-cultural collaboration between her instrument—the pipa—a 3000-year-old Chinese plucking instrument—and musicians, composers and artists around the world. Man has premiered hundreds of new works for the pipa while spearheading multimedia projects to both preserve and create awareness of China’s ancient musical traditions. Jill Hall, chair of the Creative Catalyst Fund Fellowship, noted that the 10 artists were chosen from a pool of 57 highly qualified applicants. From January through December 2015, the artists will implement projects focusing on a broad range of issues, from climate change and the preservation of our natural environment, to immigration and diversity, to the intersection of art, science and innovation. The 2015 artists selected and their nonprofit sponsors include: Alicia Baskel and sponsor Mojalet, Todd Blakesley and sponsor Playwrights Project; Brian Goeltzenleuchter and sponsor San Diego Writers, Ink; Matthew Hebert and sponsor Escondido Arts Partnership; Bhavna Mehta and sponsor Oceanside Museum of Art; Ron Najor and sponsor Media Arts Center; Noe Olivas and sponsor New Children’s Museum; Roberto Salas and sponsor Camarada, Mike Sears and sponsor The Old Globe; Yale Strom and sponsor San Diego Rep.
Yale Strom is sponsored by the San Diego Rep.
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LyceumTheatre Playhouse Productions is thrilled to return to San Diego with a production of “Love, Loss and What I Wore,” by Nora Ephron and Delia Ephron. This play of monologues and ensemble pieces about women, clothes and memory will run at the Lyceum Theatre, February 25 through March 22. Produced by the same group behind “My Mother’s Italian, My Father’s Jewish & I’m In Therapy,” the production features a local cast of San Diego favorites. Proving that a great show is always in fashion, “Love, Loss and What I Wore” with its rotating cast and compulsively entertaining subject matter, has become an international hit. This intimate collection of stories is based on the best-selling book by Ilene Beckerman, as well as on the recollections of the Ephrons’ friends. Like the popular book, the show uses clothing and accessories and the memories they trigger to tell funny and often poignant stories that all women can relate to, creating an enduring theatergoing experience. A local cast of five women will be directed by John Anderson. Anderson, San Diego REP Production Manager by day, also helmed the recent hilarious Playhouse Production, Old Jews Telling Jokes. “I’m excited to be working with some of the most talented women in San Diego,” said Anderson. “They are going to show so many shades of emotion through these funny, compelling and powerful stories.” San Diego audiences are in for a real treat as long-time favorite actresses will put their unique talent to work in this production. Playing a variety of characters are Melinda Gilb, Deanna Driscoll, Jacole Kitchen, Rachael VanWormer and Elsa Martinez. Purchase tickets online at playhouseinfo.com.
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Landmark Theatres
Four-time Oscar nominee Julianne Moore (“Far From Heaven,”“The Hours”, “The End of the Affair,” “Boogie Nights”) gives a terrific, heartbreaking and unforgettable performance as Alice Howland, a renowned linguistics professor, happily married with three adult children. In the words of her husband John (Alec Baldwin), she’s the most beautiful and most intelligent woman he’s ever known. But Alice finds herself forgetting words—her stock in trade. Frightened, she consults her doctor, and receives a devastating diagnosis: early onset Alzheimer’s disease. Her loving family tries to support her, but finds their bonds thoroughly tested. Her children, Anna (Kate Bosworth), Tom (Hunter Parrish) and Lydia (Kristen Stewart) each meet the crisis in
their own way. Lydia, an aspiring actress, has been at odds with her mother over her own future, and tries to mend the breach before it is too late. Alice’s struggle to stay connected to who she once was is frightening, poignant, and inspiring. Told with a quiet restraint that is more powerful than sentimental melodrama, “Still Alice” will touch your heart. Written and directed by Richard Glatzer and Wash Westmoreland (“The Last of Robin Hood,” “Quinceañera”), and based on the novel by Lisa Genova, “Still Alice” is 99 minutes, Rated PG-13, and opens January 30 at Landmark’s Ken Cinema. For information and times, call 619.819.0236, or visit www.landmarkTheatres.com. Film times and dates are subject to change.
Kristen Stewart (Lydia) and Julianne Moore (Alice) are cast in this frightening and poignant film.
Left to right are Jacole Kitchen, DeAnna Driscoll, Melinda Gilb and Elsa Martinez .
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Cygnet Theatre “Sons of the Prophet,” the latest work by Stephen Karam (“Speech and Debate”), runs through February 15 at Cygnet Theatre in Old Town. Premiering at New York’s Roundabout Theatre in 2011, Karam was hailed as “a major new voice in American Theater. Two gay brothers are on their own after their father dies of a heart attack two weeks after a car accident, leaving them alone to take care of themselves and their aging uncle. What unfolds is a comedy about human suffering, love, strength and hope. “Sons of the Prophet” explores the inevitability of loss and our attempts to cope with its consequences. Director Rob Lutfy, who returns to Cygnet, is currently the 20142015 National New Play Network Producer-in-Residence at Marin Theatre Company. He has worked on plays in development at The Kennedy Center, The O’Neill Theatre Center, and Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company. The nine-member cast includes a majority of actors making Cygnet Theatre debuts as well as two actors in a long line of University of North Carolina School of the Arts graduates to gravitate to fellow alumni and Cygnet Artistic Director Sean Murray here in San Diego. Maggie Carney and Dylan James Mulvaney are returning to the Cygnet stage. Making Cygnet Theatre debuts are Faeren Adams, Alex Hoeffler, Navarre T. Perry, Li-Anne Rowswell, Xavier Scott and Austin Vaccaro. The production team includes costume design by Veronica Murphy, set design by Sean Fanning, lighting design by Chris Rynne, sound design by Matt Lescault-Wood, and properties design by Syd Stevens. Chandra R.M. Anthenill will stage manage. Fo ticket information, call the box office at 619.337.1525 or visit www.cygnettheatre.com. Tickets may be purchased in person at the box office located at 4040 Twiggs Street.
San Diego Musical Theatre San Diego Musical Theatre’s first production of their 2015 season is “West Side Story,” February 13 - March 1, 2015at their new home, the Spreckels Theatre, located at 121 Broadway in downtown San Diego. Directing the production is James Vasquez. Choreography is by Randy Slovacek. Musical director is Don LeMaster. Music is by Leonard Bernstein; lyrics by Stephen Sondheim; and book by Arthur Laurents. The world’s greatest love story takes to the streets in this landmark Broadway musical that is one of the theatre’s finest accomplishments. Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet is transported to modern-day New York City, as two young idealistic lovers find themselves caught between warring street gangs, the “American” Jets and the Puerto Rican Sharks. Their struggle to survive in a world of hate, violence and prejudice is one of the most innovative, heart-wrenching and relevant musical dramas of our time. The cast includes Jacob Caltrider (Tony), Jessica Soza (Maria), Kikau Alvaro (Bernardo), Natalie Nucci (Anita) and Jeffrey Scott Parsons (Riff). For tickets and information, contact the Administrative Office at 858.560.5740 or visit SDMT online at www.sdmt.org. Tickets purchased through the Spreckels Box Office are through Ticket Master.
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North Coast Repertory Theatre “McGuire,” written by Dick Enberg, is a one-man show featuring Cotter Smith and directed by Heidi MuellerSmith. The 7 p.m., February 9 performance includes a post-show reception. The next performance is at 7:30 p.m., February 10. Dick Enberg will be at both performances for a talkback. Those who saw Al McGuire lead the 1977 Marquette basketball team to the national championship knew him to be quite a character. Renowned sportscaster and multiple Emmy Award - winner Dick Enberg Dick Enberg is the author of “McGuire,” shares memories of his longwhich is the poignant story of his friend time colleague and close friend. and business associate, Al McGuire. Mr. Enberg’s play depicts why the philosophy of this uncommonly funny and profound man had such an important and lasting impact on so many. Dick Enberg will be at both performances for a talkback. The North Coast Repertory Theatre is located at 987 Lomas Santa Fe Drive, Solana Beach, CA 92075. For tickets and information, call 858.481.1055.
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Peacemaker Awards
By Laura Walcher
On March 12, the National Conflict Resolution Center (NCRC) will hold its annual Peacemaker Awards. UC President Janet Napolitano will be the national recipient; Cindy Marten, superintendent of the S. D. Unified School District, will be named our local Peacemaker. We talked to NCRC President Steve Dinkin about the event, and the organization: LW: This is Peacemaker’s 27th year! Give us a little history of the event? SD: Since 1989, we’ve been dedicated to proving that, while conflict is inevitable, it is manageable. We’ve held this event to honor individuals and organizations including reformed gang members and tattoo artists - that have proven equally devoted to peacemaking. By celebrating their efforts, we hope to inspire positive solutions to conflict and violence. LW: NCRC is a national leader in conflict resolution. In what kind of disputes is mediation most effective? When doesn’t mediation work? SD: We teach mediation strategies across a broad range of disputes: business, labor, domestic/family, and community. The process usually creates a powerful, ongoing relationship among individuals … for instance, within families and in the workplace. Probate problems among siblings—such as contesting wills, in divorce and custody issues - while often contentious, results in actually preserving their relationships through mediation. Mediation doesn’t work as well in domestic violence cases, where intimidation and coercion overlay an uneven playing field; also, where mental incapacity is present, or the disputant has no ability to rationally think through or strategize agreements. LW: How has the organization—which began as The Mediation Center (SDMC)— changed over the years? SD: In 2003, SDMC became the National Conflict Resolution Center, because we saw the potential for expanding nationally and even internationally. As a result, we’ve broadened our efforts in training, and diversity training. In addition to helping individuals in dispute, we added strong pro-active mediation training for managers, supervisors, community leaders, even students in high school and universities, where disputes can be resolved before they become too entrenched. As an organization, we’re determined to help build a more civil society. The need is great—there’s been a constant rise in incivility, in society, within families…we need systematic changes. But we’re working on promoting such change. In just the past year, we’ve expanded beyond San Diego, developing national contracts with the U.S. Navy, organizations in Arlington County, Virginia, and internationally in Nicaragua, Spain, Italy, Japan and elsewhere, offering and teaching our unique conflict resolution skills. LW: This year, Janet Napolitano is Peacemaker’s national awardee; S. D. Unified’s
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NCRC President Steve Dinkin speaks around the country as a mediator, and an adjunct professor at George Washington University Law School’s mediation clinic.
superintendent, Cindy Marten, will She also called for the UC to be the receive the event’s local award on March national leader in prevention and 12. How/why did you choose education, response to sexual violence. Proactively, apparently a theme, and specifically, why she’s formed a system-wide task force these two leaders? aimed at prevention. She is now creating linkages between the UC campuses and SD: We’ve focused on education because local police departments, developing a we’ve identified the need for developing collaborative partnership to solve this young leaders, for building capacity to troubling issue. increase collaboration. We’ve chosen Cindy Marten and Janet Napolitano, who These are just two examples of her echo the work of NCRC. impressive work at UC. Superintendent Cindy Marten has shifted LW: What is the process for choosing these our school district from zero tolerance Peacemakers? rules and policies to a more restorative SD: Our selection committee, headed by approach to discipline. Ms. Marten has NCRC board member Janet Afshani, led the promotion of these practices over with other BOD volunteers and staff, a zero tolerance disciplinary approach, and community members, have met for by instilling compassion throughout nine months. The good news is that there the disciplinary system, addressing are worthwhile and amazingly deserving student misconduct and engaging all candidates . It’s not an easy process. stakeholders in a discussion about LW: What in your own experience, do you appropriate consequences - precisely bring to the organization? the type of effort that the Peacemaker SD: I’ve been a mediator, an adjunct professor Awards are designed to recognize. at George Washington University Law Our schools now embrace these School’s mediation clinic. I’ve copractices, which include conferences in authored (with Lisa Maxwell and Barbara which students, educators, families and Filner) two NCRC books on mediation, community members take on problems one addressing workplace issues, and and collaborate about appropriate another, healthcare issues. consequences. This gives educators Earlier, I’d been heavily involved in the more flexibility when deciding how to Peace Corp in West Africa, in USAID and reprimand-and help students who act others, to bring American expertise in out and break the rules. legal and judicial processes to countries Janet Napolitano’s work is precisely around the world. I saw how alternative the type of effort that the Peacemaker dispute resolution played an important Awards are designed to recognize, role in the way solutions happened, whether addressing the troubling issue of versus, for instance, the formal judicial sexual assault through the development systems normally in place. of university/police partnerships, or Now, here, we’re determined to be promoting diversity through admission continually innovative, developing policies. Her practice of putting pragmatic new trainings to address challenges in solutions ahead of partisan ideology as diversity, age, race, ethnicities, etc. People former Attorney General and Governor everywhere struggle with how to integrate of Arizona, and later as Secretary of divergent views. For organizations, for Homeland Security is the embodiment of instance, such as Qualcomm, CareFusion, constructive conflict resolution. the S.D. Unified School System, San For instance, President Napolitano recently Diego State and U.C.S.D., we teach established an Advisory Group on LGBT communication as a tool to navigate issues to advise on how best to create a towards greater inclusivity…tools from more inclusive environment for LGBT which our whole society can benefit. students, faculty and staff across the UC For more information and tickets to the NCRC system. Recommendations include funding Peacemaker Awards: www.ncrconline.com, or a cultural competency specialist to provide call Lisa Cole-Jones at 619.238.2400, ext. 222. awareness training across all campuses.
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Herbal Merger Results in a Series of Talks By Charlotte Tenney, MA Integrative Health A series of informational presentations open to the public has been a result of the merger of the San Diego Herb Club and the San Diego Chapter of the American Herbalist Guild. Part of the reorganization for the structure of the meetings, was to set up a series of presentations by local professional herbalists, including Naturopathic Medicine students from Bastyr University, faculty from the Natural History Museum, holistic clinicians and business people. Each provides a perspective on using herbs to enhance your life and health. This is in keeping with the Guild’s mission to educate and mentor people who have an interest in knowing more about the history, traditions and current research about plants with healing potential. I have the privilege of being on the roster as a speaker for the month of March 2015. The meeting will take place at the usual time and place: Prado Building in Balboa Park, room 100 at 7 p.m., Wednesday March 4. The topic will be “A New Look at Cancer and Functional Herbs to Support Healing.” From a functional medicine viewpoint, cancer is not a disease but a symptom. It is not the result, of random bad luck in the cell mutation lottery. It is related to toxic overload in body.
While you may have a genetic pre-disposition to a kind of cancer, it is only manifested when the conditions favor it. When our internal levels of stress, heavy metals, bad air, damaging foodlike substances (flavorings, dyes, preservatives, etc.) accumulate, the body responds by going to a “default setting” on an embryonic stem cell. The rampant growth of this embryonic cell is normal, if it in a fetus: that is, it promotes fast growth of undifferentiated cells into bones, organs, skin and so forth. Its active function is turned off when its mission is realized and the fetus becomes a full baby. In a toxic environment, the body stimulates some of those cells to turn back on in an effort to survive the “deadly threat.” This is what becomes a tumor, or a blood disorder. In the process of fighting the toxins, it creates massive inflammation, disrupts the immune system, wreaks havoc on the nervous system and starves the healthy cells for nutrients. At the presentation in March, we will discuss how to support the body in dealing with the dysfunctions so that your body can withstand the therapies and trauma of getting the embryonic cell turned back off. We will consider a few common spices and familiar plants that can reduce inflammation, stimulate the immune system, calms the anxiety and support a strong digestive system for optimal nutrient absorption. We will not be looking for a cure; we will
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be looking for small, helpful additions to your lifestyle that can give your mind, body and spirit a robust stamina. Wherever possible, we will be discussing plant supplements that have solid scientific research behind them to confirm their efficacy and safety. For each function, we will offer a several examples of herbs/spices that can address it. Future San Diego Herb Guild topics will include “Herbs for Thyroid” and “Herbals for Women’s Health” and special night with Sunshine Weeks, the professor of botanical medicine at Bastyr University. Be sure to also come on Saturday April 25 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. to the Guild’s companion project, Trees for Health arboretum. That Saturday, the guild members will be helping to give guided tours of the trees and plants as a part of the Centennial Celebration in Balboa Park. You don’t need a reservation in order to attend any of these events. You can find more information by going to www. FollowingSeasons.com and clicking on the tab for San Diego Herb Guild. Thinking functionally about health is an ancient and also ground-breaking, current change in the approach to active involvement with your own healing. Bring an open mind. I look forward to meeting you there.
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Bronze Award La Chaine des Rôtisseurs, Bailli of La Jolla presented Papa Doug Manchester with the La Chaîne des Rôtisseurs Bronze Star for his outstanding culinary and hospitality contributions and for his many philanthropies. The award was presented by Bailli Dominick Addario, M.D. Dr. Addario offered, “This is only the fifth time since the La Jolla chapter of La Chaîne was founded 43 years ago that we have bestowed the esteemed Bronze Star. We also wanted to demonstrate our profound appreciation for the philanthropic work Papa Doug does in this community. So much of it goes unnoticed.” Founded in Paris in 1248, La Chaîne is the world’s oldest international gastronomic society. It is based on the traditions and practices of the old French royal guild of meat roasters (rôtisseurs). Revived in 1952, the society has professional and amateur members in more than 90 countries. In the United States, there are 122 Bailliages (chapters), each offering a variety of culinary activities to suit the interests of local members. The Chaîne is devoted to preserving the camaraderie and pleasures of the table and to promoting excellence in all areas of the hospitality arts. The La Jolla Bailliage was founded in 1971 and is the 3rd oldest Bailliage in California.
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San Diego Opera Presents Mozart’s
February 2015
“Don Giovanni”
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s “Don Giovanni,” the composer’s take on the tale of the fictional libertine and seducer Don Juan, is the second main stage opera of the 2014-2015 season when it opens on Saturday, February 14, 2015 for four performances (February 14, 17, 20 and 22, 2015). “Don Giovanni” is a tale of sex, power, seduction and revenge and is the perfect showpiece for the Company debut of Italian bass baritone Ildebrando D’Arcangelo, who has made the title role of ‘Don Giovanni’ one of his signature roles at all the world’s major opera houses. He is joined by Greek soprano Myrtò Papatanasiu as Donna Elivra, also in a Company debut. American soprano, Ellie Dehn, last seen as Mimì in 2010’s “La bohème’ returns as Donna Anna. Also in Company debuts are American soprano Emily Fons as Zerlina, American tenor Paul Appleby as Ottavio, and Italian bass baritone Alex Esposito as Leporello. American bass baritone Kristopher Irmiter, last seen as the Second Priest in 2013’s “ Murder in the Cathedral,” returns as Masetto and German bass Reinhard Hagen, last seen as Ramfis in 2013’s “Aida,” sings the Commendatore. Italian conductor Daniele Callegari, last heard in 2013’s “Aida,” returns to the Company to lead the orchestra. American stage director Nicholas Muni stages the production for which he also designed the sets. American costume designer David Burdick makes his Company debut as the costume designer. American Thomas Hase, who lit the season opener, returns as the lighting designer. This production is from the Cincinnati Opera. These performances will be the sixth time “Don Giovanni” has been performed by the Company with other performances occurring in 2000, 1993, 1984, and 1977. The performance is in Italian with English translations above the stage. Single tickets for all operas are on sale. Single ticket prices start at $45 and can be purchased by calling 619.533.7000 or online at www.sdopera.com. San Diego Opera Presents Mozart’s “Don Giovanni,” Copyright: Marcus Lieberenz /DeutschOpera Berlin.
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Classics 4 Kids announces their February Family & Group Concert –A Salute to American Jazz Greats, Sunday, Feb. 22 at 2:00 p.m. at the historic Balboa Theatre, downtown in the Gaslamp. General admission is $10 for kids and $15 for adults, with premium seating (plus giveaway) for $15 (kids 16 and under) and $20 (adults). The concert will offer a fun and audience-interactive all-American tribute to U.S. jazz icons in honor of National Black History Month, with featured guest artists, including vocalist Sherry Williams. Conductor Dana will lead the Classics Philharmonic and audience through this star-studded tribute, including a fun jazz sing-along, clap-along, and the use of harmony, rhythm and melody for the audience to create a custom tune during the concert. Kids and
parents are encouraged to wear all-American red, white and blue to celebrate along with the performers. Classics 4 Kids makes classical music fun and accessible to all with highenergy, interactive student and family and group concerts, designed to make learning fun and sustainable. Following a custom model of in-school or at-home Classical Music Education Preparatory & Wrap Up Program, each concert is performed by The Classics Philharmonic Orchestra, a professional adult symphony orchestra comprised of local professional musicians, and led by award-winning Conductor, Dana Zimbric. Tickets can be ordered by calling the Balboa Theatre Box Office at 619.570.1100 (for best rates), or by going online at www.sandiegotheatres.org.
Classics 4 Kids and the Classics Philharmonic, an adult ensemble comprised of professional musicians, infuse their live performances with featured guests.
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Eddie V’s Prime Seafood Cachet & Cash
By David Rottenberg San Diego’s Restaurant Week just recently ended. Hopefully, readers will have taken the opportunity to enjoy fine dining at discounted prices. The idea behind the event is to introduce new restaurant experiences and to remind guests of old favorites. Eddie V’s Prime Seafood would have been an excellent choice. The reason—Eddie V’s is expensive, so the bargains would have been welcome. Eddie V’s has a lot of cachet, but it also takes cash to dine there. The quality of the food, ambiance and service, though, is superb. It may cost a bit more, but diners are treated to amazingly fine cuisine. Chef Kyle Greene explained, “All of our top grade products are obtained from trusted purveyors with whom we have long standing relationships. Our fish, for example, is ‘top of the stack,’ As boats go out, catch fish and store them in freezers, fish on top of the pile is the latest catch, the freshest. Our meats are aged for 28 days to ensure top flavor.” Naturally, such quality is more expensive to obtain. Sustainability of seafood is a great concern. The company has a vested interest in ensuring that the supply of seafood remains available, affordable and meets the quality and safety standards expected by it. The company buys only from purveyors who share its commitment to protecting the ocean’s resources. That philosophy is important to diners who understand the great dangers that overfishing creates to our environment and to our food supply. Eddie V’s was founded in Austin, Texas and later became part of the Darden Restaurants group in 2011. There are now a dozen locations clustered in Texas, Illinois, Arizona and Florida. The two
locations in California are both in San Diego, one in the downtown area and the other in La Jolla. I dined at the location in La Jolla, located on its “restaurant row” on Prospect Street. Valet parking made it easy to stop and enter. A part of the premises is for dining and the rest is for a lounge, the V Lounge. It was late on a Sunday evening when I arrived but the restaurant was very busy. The lounge was also full of guests Eddie V’s offers a fine dining experience in a comfortable setting. who were enjoying the drinks, ambiance and the My choice - jumbo lump crab cake - a large live jazz music that was playing. The V Lounge features a daily happy hour, with portion crusted on top and delightfully soft, creamy special appetizer and premium drink selections. and wonderfully tasty inside. It was wonderful. Seafood entrees include Georges bank lemon It is popular after-work destination in La Jolla to sole, also crusted on top, sauteed Scottish salmon. the many offices nearby. The ambiance on the patio dining room is very broiled swordfish steak and cold water lobster dramatic, with views reaching across the bay to tails with melted butter, two tails of goodness. the lights of homes on the other side. It was a My companion ordered the Chilean sea bass, first beautiful setting on a beautiful evening, as exotic enquiring about its sustainability, which “melted as dining at Lake Como in Italy or Lake Geneva in his mouth.” Meat choices include filet mignon in varying in Switzerland. Eddie V’s offers a “core menu” that is standard sizes including “Oscar” style, a “bone-in” ribeye, across the chain. Yet, in each location, individual a chicken dish and a “surf and turf” type choice. I chefs may take advantage of local seasonal loved the 16 ounce prime New York strip a piovre. products to create signature dishes, so long as It was very peppery but well marbled, very tender their efforts conform to the high standards asked and very delicious. Don’t forget to add wine to the meal. A good by the company. Ice-cold shellfish top wine can make the best food even better. Eddie V’s the list of appetizers, has a list of carefully chosen wines. The manager including chilled gulf on duty that evening proudly informed us of shrimp, served with his completion of several of the steps towards “atomic” horseradish. certified sommelier designation. And don’t forget desserts. We enjoyed banana Pot stickers filled with spicy shrimp and pork foster, reminiscing about my visit to its New and Kung Pao style Orleans home. Berries and cream are a delightful calamari can create a finish that is light and tasty. When getting the check, press the device given welcome glow on the palate. My companion provided by the valet. That alerts him to have the enjoyed tartare of car ready when you walk out the front door. That pacific ahi tuna, made way, there is no waiting at the curb. Eddie V’s in La Jolla is located at 1270 Prospect with sesame oil for exciting flavor. The Street. It is open for dinner nightly and lunch on shellfish tower can be a weekends. Call 858.459.5500 for information meal unto itself, offering and reservations. Eddie V’s downtown location The shellfish tower is a meal by itself. one Maine lobster, eight is at 789 West Harbor Drive. It is open only for shrimp, eight oyster and dinner nightly. Call 619.615.0281 for information and reservations. jumbo lump crab.
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n City Gallery, San Diego City College, AH 314, 1508
C Street, San Diego will be hosting a Terrestrial, an exhibition consisting of seven artists with similar themes of animals, man and nature. The media includes drawing, painting, sculpture, and video. On the 5th there will be an opening reception 5—7 p.m. Regular hours are Tuesday thru Thursday, 1—5 p.m. and by appointment. For more information please visit www. sdcity.edu/AcademicPrograms/Programsoflnstruction/Art/ CityGalleryAH314.
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n Save Our Heritage Organization will present two engaging Balboa Park History exhibitions at the Marston House Museum and Gardens located at 3525 7th Ave., San Diego in celebration of the 1915 Panama-California Exposition Centennial. On Friday night the 6th from 6 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Tickets for the opening reception to the Souvenirs & Keepsakes: Memorabilia of the 1915 & 1935 Expositions and Balboa Park Exposition Designers 1915—1935: The Making of the Dream City may be purchased at www. sohosandiego.org or by calling 619.297.9327. The opening weekend includes tours, and speaker series. Other centennial events have been planned throughout 2015.
Thru February 22
n San Diego Art Institute located at 1439 El Prado in Balboa Park, is displaying: San Diego Keeps her Promise: Balboa Park at 100. New works in various media by Southern California artists explore Balboa Park’s past, present, and imagined future. Visit www.sandiego-art.org or call 619.236.0011 for more information.
February 23 thru March 30
n Want to improve your singing? If you are a karaoke singer, choir singer, solo singer or a shower singer, you are welcome. Museum of Making Music, located at 5790 Armada Dr., Carlsbad, in partnership with The Music Men Chorus, is offering a six-week clinic where you can discover and improve your singing talent from 7 to 9 p.m.. Adults of all ages and experience levels will be instructed by Dr. James Shepard, Professor Emeritus at MiraCoasta College in Oceanside. Visit www.museumofmakingmusic. org or call 760.438.5996, for more information.
Thru February 25
n San Diego Center for Jewish Culture at the Gotthelf
Art Gallery located at 4126 Executive Drive, La Jolla, is pleased to present Hanan Harchol’s Jewish Food for Thought at 7:30 p.m. Free and open to the public, film presentation and discussion with Hanan Harchol in the David & Dorothea Garfield Theatre. Visit www.sdcjc.org or call 858.362.1348 for tickets and information.
February 25 thru March 1
n Cirque du Soleil Presents Varekai in San Diego at the
Valley View Casino Center located at 3500 Sport Arena Blvd. (formerly the San Diego Sports Arena). A dormant volcano, a mystical forest and an ancient prophecy… The adventure of Lcarus begins. Deep within a forest, at the summit of a volcano, exists an extraordinary world-a world where something is possible. A world called Varekai. For information on times and tickets call 888.929.7849 or visit www.cirquedusoleil.com/varekai.
February 27 thru March 15
n San Diego Junior Theatre at Casa del Prado Theatre,
Balboa Park presents “The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe.” An action-packed play set in a mystical place where the animals talk and a wise and kindly lion named Asian reigns over all; based on the work of C.S. Lewis. Call 619.239.1311 or visit www.juniortheatre.com for times and tickets.
Thru March 1
n The Old Globe in Balboa Park presents Murder for Two. A
wacky tour-de-force murder mystery musical brought to life by two incredible performers: one plays the detective, the other plays all 10 suspects, and both play the piano! For times and information visit www.theoldglobe.org or call 619.231.1941.
Thru March 21
n The New Americans museum returns to its home at NTC
at Liberty Station Arts and Culture District with a renewed commitment to Celebrating America’s Cultural Diversity. Since its inception in 2001 founded by Deborah Szekely, the Museum has established a track record of celebrating the contributions of America’s immigrant communities through educational programming, including an oral histories project, immigrant essays competition, forums, visual arts exhibitions and civic events. In the Exhibition Gallery: Weaving a New Home is featured. Learn more at www.newamericansmuseum.org.
Thru March
n Spanish Village Art Center located at 1770 Village Place,
Balboa Park. Join us for the 40th-Annual Small Image Show-The juried exhibition in Gallery 21 challenges artists to push the boundaries of visual expression in a small image format. For info, visit www.spanishvillageart. com or call 619.233.9050.
February 1
n San Diego Youth Symphony and Conservatory (SDYS)
present two inspiring concerts from their talented young musicians at 1 p.m. featuring the intermediate orchestras and wind ensembles. At 7 p.m. the Ovation Concert presents the youth symphony’s premier orchestras and wind ensembles at the Jacob Music Center’s Copley Symphony Hall located at 750 B St. San Diego. For tickets and more information visit www.sdys.org or call 619.233.3232 x 115.
February 1, 8, 15, & 22
n Wacky Science Sundays with Ms. Frizzle™ and The
Magic School Bus©, located at theNAT 1788 El Prado in Balboa Park, offers live performances at 12:15 and 2:15 p.m.. Get ready to explore the wild and wacky worlds of mysterious creatures, fascinating habitats, and phenomenal hands-on science. Free with Museum admission. Upcoming theme is Deserts. Visit www.sdnat. org for ticket information.
February 2
n San Diego Opera just added: A New Free Community
Conversation: Opera Talk Live: John Adams’ Nixon In China at the San Diego Civic Theatre in the Sills Salon, at 100 Third Avenue, Downtown, San Diego at 7 p.m. with host Dr. Nicolas Reveles. He explores the music and meaning of our third opera in 2015, Nixon in China. A free event and everyone is welcome.
February 3
n Reuben H Fleet Science Center, located at 1875 El Prado
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February 4
n Java Joe’s at 3536 Adams Avenue in Normal Heights will
host Robin Henkel Band with Whitney Shay from 8 to 10 p.m. All ages welcome, $5 donation. For information call 619.882.0902.
February 5 & 6
n The Studio Door will present at two gallery showing of
the Crow Show: An Homage to the Raven. The visual arts exhibition showcases 90 diverse artworks from around the globe as well as works from Greater San Diego. The showings will be held on Feb. 5 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Art Institute of California—San Diego, at 7650 Mission Valley Road (North of Hazard Center. Opening night is from 6 to 9 p.m., Feb. 6 at the Art Institute of California at 3830 Ray Street (One Block from 30th and University) Visit www.TheStudioDoor.com for information.
February 5 thru 15
n San Diego Jewish Film Festival’s 25th Silver Anniversary,
presented by the San Diego Center for Jewish Culture at the Lawrence Family Jewish Community Center, Jacobs Family Campus, will showcase 96 films. You will see the best contemporary Jewish themed films from around the world celebrating life, human rights, and freedom of expression. For information on times, places and pricing, visit www.sdjff.com or call 858.362.1348.
February 7
n Museum of Making Music, located at 5790 Armada Dr.,
Carlsbad, has a workshop on how to play the ukulele from 2 to 4 p.m. From proper playing technique to basic chords, participants will leave the workshop with an overview of how to play the ukulele. No experience is necessary for this beginning workshop and ukuleles will be available. For museum hours and information, visit www.museumofmakingmusic.org or call 760.438.5996. n theNAT, San Diego National History Museum, located at 1788 El Prado in Balboa Park invites you to travel with renowned bird photographer Arthur Morris to his favorite locations around the globe and view hundreds of his spectacular images at 9 a.m. Morris will share the story of his life’s journey to becoming a full time professional nature photographer. Call 619.255.0210 for information on NAT talks. n Mingei International Museum, located at the Balboa Park, has on display Black Dolls from the Collection of Debora Neff. Over 100 unique handmade African-American dolls created between 1850 and 1940 are constructed from a variety of materials. Visit www.mingei.org or call 619.239.0003 for information.
February 7, 14, 21, & 28
n Reuben H Fleet Science Center, located at 1875 El Prado
in Balboa Park, is having Family Science Saturdays from 1 to 3 p.m. This month we will learn about Straw Rockets— The Camera Obscure—Light Painting—and Stomp Rockets. Call 619.238.1233 X 806 or visit www.rhfleet. org for information.
February 8
n San Diego Public Library @ Joan Λ Irwin Jacob Common in the Central Library Auditorium, located at 330 Park Blvd in downtown San Diego, will the second of the 2015 Winter/Spring Concert Series at 2:30 p.m. This program will have Clarinetist Philip Lipton make his Central Library debut, featuring works by jazz and classical composers as well as his original works as he performs works by Benny Goodman, Antonio Lauro, Paquito D’Rivera, Kenji Bunch, and Philip Lipton. All programs are FREE and open to the public. For information, call 619.236.5800 or visit www.sandiegolibrary.org. n Villa Musica Art & Music Society Art Opening from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Chisolm-Chait Recital Hall located at 10373 Roselle St., Suite 170, San Diego will welcome new Artist in Residence Portia La Touche. Come enjoy music by Villa Musica Faculty and a performance piece by Portia with Chinese Dancing Brushes, wine and appetizers included. For information, visit www.villamusica.com.
February 12
n San Diego Public Library located at 300 Park Boulevard
in downtown San Diego, is proud to announce that Judy Christensen of the San Diego Book Arts group will be offering a series of free book arts workshops in the Mary Hollis Clark Conference Center. Topics include Stab Binding: The Long and Short of it at 5 p.m. Space is limited and registration is required by emailing onview@sandiego.gov.
February 13
n Reuben H Fleet Science Center, located at 1875 El
Prado in Balboa Park, will host the world premiere of the new MacGillivray Freeman New Giant Screen film: Humpback Whales. This incredible story of nature’s most fascinating acrobat takes a captivation journey into the world of whales for a close up look at how they communicate, sing, feed, play and care for their young. For information, visit www.rhfleet.org. n Dizzy’s, located at 4275 Mission Bay Drive, San Diego, will celebrate the 82nd Bertday of contrabass champion & mentor Bertram Turetzky with a performance by the UCSD Professor Emeritus of Music himself, with his ensemble The Grateful Living. Expect them to cover about 700 years of music, including a contrapuntal cornucopia, a blues for Mingus and some tangos by Piazzolla. Performance starts at 8 p.m.; cost is $15 cover ($10 students).
February 14
n Reuben H. Fleet Science Center is holding a Saturday
Science Club for girls in grades 5 through 8 from 12 to 2 p.m. Experience some hot and cold reactions and other Valentine’s Day experiments. To participate, parents must pre-register by calling 619.238.1233 x806. n Maritime Museum of San Diego has a special treat again this year. The best place to celebrate Valentine’s Day with your loved ones is on beautiful San Diego Bay. Bring your Mom, Grandpa, kids, etc and share this day of love with those you care about. Guests will board the tall ship, America, for a three hour scenic tour of the bay, marine wildlife and local attractions. Ticket prices
include keepsake photos, champagne, chocolate covered strawberries and other delicacies. Event will take place on the embarcadero in downtown San Diego at 1492 North Harbor Drive, 2:30—5:30 p.m. Tickets can be purchased at www.sdmaritime.org. n Couples wishing to “tie the knot” or renew their wedding vows at our Waterfront Park located alongside the historical County Administration Center overlooking San Diego Bay. “Services will be provided by appointment only. Reservations can be made by calling 619.237.0502. n The Museum of Making Music, located at 5790 Armada Drive in Carlsbad, invites you to make Valentine’s Day an extra special occasion this year during “Love in Music” concert and benefit event. Enjoy wine & scrumptious desserts at 6 p.m. followed by a very special concert at 7 p.m. by classical pianist Peter Gach celebrating themes of “Love in Music.” Advanced purchase is strongly recommended as tickets to this event will sell out quickly. For information, visit www.Museumofmakingmusic.com. n The California Ballet Company will present at the David & Dorothea Garfield Theatre at the Lawrence Family JCC, Jacobs Family Campus at 4126 Executive Drive, La Jolla. Performances are at 2 p.m. by the CBS Junior Company Showcase as they perform Leaps & Bounds. Then at 7 p.m. come and enjoy Champagne & Chocolate before the showing of Beyond the Barre, an evening of classic & contemporary dazzling works by San Diego choreographers. The program will feature the balcony scene from Romero & Juliet with Ana da Costa & Trystan Merrick. For information, visit www.californiaballet.org or call 858.560.6741. n Dizzy’s, located at 4275 Mission Bay Drive in San Diego, invites you to bring your special one to Dizzy’s annual Jazz Valentine tribute to “Pops & Ella”—Louis Armstrong & Ella Fitzgerald - featuring vocalist Leonard Patton with Teagan Taylor on vocals/trumpet, Ed Kornhauser on piano, Justin Grinnell on bass, and Duncan Moore on drums. Performance starts at 8 p.m.; cost is $15.
February 15
n San Diego Public Library @ Joan Λ Irwin Jacob Common in the Central Library Auditorium, located at 330 Park Blvd in downtown San Diego, at 2:30 p.m. will hold the third of the 2015 Winter/Spring Concert Series. This program will have The Mirabell Chamber Players, Julie Ayer (violin), Martha Lippi (cello), Karen Follingstad (piano), and featuring works by Beethoven, Piazzolla, and Clara Schumann. For information, call 619.236.5800 or visit www.sandiegolibrary.org. n The Coronado Valentine’s Day Fun Run starts at 7:30 a.m. and the 10K at 8 a.m. presented by ERDINGER non-alcoholic, returns to Tideland Park on the island of Coronado. In addition to its famed after party at McP’s Irish Pub and Grill, the event with feature a new finishing archway, live music and the ERDINGER Recovery Center at the finish line, and a matchmaking event. Registration is available at www.coronado10k.com. n Lestat’s, located at 3343 Adams Avenue in Normal Heights, will have Robin Henkel Band with Horns! Blues and jazz concert perform from 8 to 10 p.m. All ages welcome; cost is $8. For information, call 619.282.0437. n Dizzy’s, located at 4275 Mission Bay Drive in San Diego, presents a CD Release event at 8 p.m. for Intents & Purposes from NYC Jazz guitarist Rez Abbasi & his acoustic quartet—captivating acoustic renditions of electrically charged jazz-rock classics from Weather Report, Return to Forever, Herbie Hancock, Mahavishnu and more—featuring Bill Ware (vibes), Stephan Crump (bass), & Eric McPherson (drums). Cost is $20 ($15 students).
February 16
n St. James by-the-Sea, located at 743 Prospect Street in La Jolla, presents at 7:30 p.m. Les Voix Humaines with Charles Daniels: “Perchance to Dream.” For information, visit www.stjamesbythesea.org.
February 17
n International Bipolar Foundation will host Dr. Jenifer Bahr,
ND on Resilience, The Hallmark of Health a free mental health event at Janssen R&D, LLC at 3210 Merryfield Row, San Diego, with check in at 5:30 p.m. and lecture beginning at 6 p.m., followed by Q&A session. Dr. Bahr draws from her unique perspective gained from experience in both conventional and natural medicines as well as both doctor and patient to discuss what she has learned on this subject. RSVP required www.ibpf.org.
February 18
n Coronado Public Library, located at 640 Orange Avenue,
Coronado in the Winn Room, will have a FREE lecture on The Spanish Past and the Modern Middle East given by Ibrahim al-Marashi, CSUSM at 10:30 a.m. For information, visit www.sdcjc.org or call 858.362.1327. n The Tijuana River National Estuarine Research Reserve at 3rd St & Caspian Way in Imperial Beach has a free educational, family-friendly event planned for today from 5 to 8 p.m. at its Visitor Center. The February Discovery Lab is titled, “Your Wonderful Working Wetland” and will allow families to discover why wetlands are important for humans and for wildlife. For information, call 619.575.3613 or visit www.TRNERR.org. n Java Joe’s, located at 3536 Adams Avenue in Normal Heights, will host Robin Henkel Band with Whitney Shay from 8 to 10 p.m. All ages welcome; $5 donation. For information, call 619.882.0902
February 19
n The Art Institute of California, located at 3830 Ray Street
(One Block from 30th and University), from 4 to 6 p.m. will present special Golden Artist Color events with Kevin Greeland, Golden Working Artist. A free Golden Acrylics Lecture and Demo will be held with an in-depth weekend Golden Paint Essentials. Digital Printing on Acrylic Skins will follow on the Feb. 21 and 22. The cost of the two-day workshop from 10 a.m.—3 p.m. is $215. Both events are currently open for enrollment. Registration is required. Visit www.TheStudioDoor.com for more information.
February 20, 21 & 22
n The Annual Vietnamese New Year Festival Celebrates 10
Years of Success at Mira Mesa. This year’s festival theme is Spring of Nostalgia. Some of the new attractions planned for this year include a revamped Cultural Village that will incorporate some of the history of Vietnamese life in American since the Fall of Saigon, the re-launch of the Golden Voice competition and an expanded entertainment. This festival promises fun for the whole family with such activities as carnival rides and games,
authentic Vietnamese food, lion dancing and firecrackers. The upcoming year, being the year of the goat, there will also be a goat petting zone for the kids to enjoy. Admission is free.
February 21
n Old Town Gift Co., at 2754 Calhoun St., San Diego,
one of 19 shops in the Fiesta de Reyes courtyard in Old Town, will host a series of book-signing events this year, the featured author for February and native San Diegan Raquel Peres will be signing her historical profile of San Diego called “Legends of the Californios; Nana’s Stories of our Family Roots.” Books will be available for purchase at this event. For information, call 619.252.8282. n Dizzy’s, located at 4275 Mission Bay Drive in San Diego, presents the Jeff Hamilton Trio & John Pizzarelli Quartet. Swingin’ NYC pianist Larry Fuller returns with Katie Thiroux (bass) and Matt Witek (drums). Performance is at 8 p.m. Cost is $20.
February 24
n The House of Spain in San Diego in partnership with the
Museum of Photographic Arts of Balboa Park, located at 1649 El Prado, presents at 7 p.m. the fifth edition of Films from Spain. The Film for February is “Tapas Bar” (Tapas) Five stories are uncovered around a tapas bar in a picturesque neighborhood of a big city in Spain. For information, call 858.405.3629 or visit www.facebook. com/filmsfromspainsd.
February 25
n Four Points by Sheraton, located at 8110 Aero Drive,
will host the Third Annual OceanLeaf Awards,which is a celebration of East African culture and its residents. The event honors outstanding individuals and organizations that have advanced opportunities for East African immigrants and refugees, in areas such as leadership, innovation, health and wellness, and economic development. Tickets can be purchased online at www. oceanleaf.brownpapertickets.com.
February 26
n San Diego Public Library, located at 300 Park Boulevard
in downtown San Diego, is proud to announce that Judy Christensen of the San Diego Book Arts group will be offering a series of free book arts workshops in the Mary Hollis Clark Conference Center Topics include: Watcha Mean Whatza Zine? For teens only at 4 p.m. Space is limited and registration is required by emailing onview@sandiego.gov.
February 27
n Dizzy’s, located at 4275 Mission Bay Drive in San
Diego, will honor Beatle/songwriter George Harrison’s Birthday—a special performance by The Benedetti Trio, featuring guitar virtuoso Fred Benedetti and his vocalist daughters, Regina & Julia, plus multi-instrumentalist/ bassist Jeff Pekarek at 8 p.m. Cost is $15 ($10 students).
February 28
n Grant School in Mission Hills is celebrating its 100th
Anniversary. Alumni from all classes are invited to a luncheon to reunite with old friends and foster new ties. Meet at 10 a.m. for a one-hour tour of Grant School and continue with a delicious two-course lunch at Brooklyn Girl on Goldfinch Street at 11:30 a.m. Cost of the luncheon is $50 per person. Seating is limited to the first 125 guest. Please email 1grantalumni@gmail.com with questions. n theNAT, San Diego National History Museum, located at 1788 El Prado, wants you to Travel back to 1915 for the Party of the Century. To celebrate the 100th Anniversary of the Panama-California Exposition and the 140th Birthday of the San Diego National History Museum attend the Fossil Ball. The Top Hat—Vintage or cocktail attire begins at 6 p.m. The Prelude: cocktail and hors dʹoeuvres reception, follows at 7:30 p.m. The Main Course: dinner and live auction is at 9 p.m. The Foxtrot: dancing music by the Mighty Untouchables end the night Tickets start at $350. For information, please contact: fossilball@sdnhm. org or call 619.255.0172. n Reuben H Fleet Science Center, located at 1875 El Prado in Balboa Park, is proud to announce that you can have your very own “Night at the Museum” adventure. Sleepovers will start at 6:15 p.m. through Sunday, March 1. During the night you will have total access to eight interactive exhibit galleries, as well as fabulous and ever changing traveling exhibitions. Be sure to check out the newest exhibition, ILLUSION: Nothing Is As It Seems. Price is $55 per child, parent and/or guardian. Fun sleepover patch included. A minimum group size of 50 is required. For information, call 619.685.5761 or visit www.rhfleet.org/events/sleepovers. n Laura R. Charles Theater at Sweetwater High School located at 2900 Highland Avenue, National City at 7:30 p.m. will host the AMSDconcerts with the headlining performance of Richie Furay. “If you haven’t heard my music in a few years. I guarantee you, you won’t be disappointed- especially if you’ve been a part of my musical journey!” You won’t want to miss this program. Ticket information and purchases can be found at www. AMSDconcerts.com n Poway Center for the Performing Arts, located at 15498 Espola Road in Poway, at 8 p.m. will bring you dancing that you only dream of. There will be stars from “Dancing with the Stars,” finalists from “So You Think You Can Dance” and “American Idol.” “Ballroom with a Twist” features a brilliant new fusion of Broadway, classical, contemporary, modern freestyle and international style dance and song. Tickets are on sale now by visiting www. powayarts.org or by calling 858.748.0505.
March 1
n Laura R. Charles Theater at Sweetwater High School,
located at 2900 Highland Avenue in National City, will host the AMSDconcerts with the headlining performance of the quintet Goitse at 7:30 p.m.. Their distinctive sound lies in the quality of their own compositions interspersed with traditional tunes from Ireland and abroad, which make each set entertaining and unique. For tickets and information, visit www.AMSDconcerts.com. n Dizzy’s, located at 4275 Mission Bay Drive in San Diego, presents Brasil Jazz Festa—The annual celebration of Brazilian Jazz & culture with two sets of music featuring 10 musicians: Peter Sprague (guitar), Leonard Patton (vocals), Mackenzie Leighton (bass), Duncan Moore (drums), Danny Green (piano), Tripp Sprague (sax/flute), Justin Grinnell (bass), Julien Cantelm (drum)s, Claudia Lyra (percussion), & Allison Adams Tucker (vocals). Performance is at 7 p.m.; cost is $20.
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Feb. 3, 10, 17, 24 (EveryTuesday) from 6:30 to 7:00 p.m. Children are invited to an evening storytime. Come dressed in your pajamas.
LEGO Playtime Feb. 4, 11, 18, 25 (Every Wednesday) from 5:00 to 6:00 p.m. Kids can have fun and get creative while building with LEGOs.
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Mission Hills Book Group Feb. 5 from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. The Mission Hills Book Group will discuss a mystery novel. New members are always welcome to attend and participate. Please read the book beforehand. Books are available at the Circulation Desk while supplies last.
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LV Historical– LINDAVISTAHISTORICALCOMMITTEE Bayside Community Center. This committee is collecting historical photos, documents and memories of Linda Vista’s past. For more information, contact Eleanor Frances Sennet at 858.277.3817. 4 p.m. LVCollab– LINDAVISTACOLLABORATIVE Bayside Community Center at 3pm. Contact Monica Fernandez at 858.278.0771 or mfernandez@ baysidecc.org. For details visit www.facebook. com/LVCollaborative
3rd Wednesday (Odd Months)
TCCAC– TECOLOTE CANYON CITIZEN’S ADVISORYCOMMITTEE Tecolote Nature Center. Contact Eloise Battle for details. 7 p.m.
3rd Thursday
Linda Vista Town Council Baha’i Faith Center Alcala Knoll Drive Contact Thomas Kaye 858.277.6793 at 6:30 p.m.
4th Monday
LVCPC– LINDAVISTACOMMUNITY PLANNING COMMITTEE LindaVista Library Meeting Room. Contact Ed Cramer at 619.222.2047 for details. 7:00 p.m.
4th Wednesday
LVPC– Linda Vista Planning Committee monthly meeting. Linda Vista Library Meeting Room at 6 pm. Contact Jeff Perwin 619.806.9559 for details, minutes and agenda at www.LindaVistaSD.com. Linda Vista View Linda Vista Town Council Community Newsletter Contact Thomas Kaye at 858.278.6973
Various Wednesdays
LVNewsletter– LINDAVISTAVIEW Civic Association Community Newsletter. Bayside Community Center. Contact Sarah Granby at 858.405.7135 or e-mail sgranby@lvca-sd.org. 2:00 p.m.
Mission Hills
February 25th, 2015
Mission Hills Garden Club. The meeting is from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m., the last Wednesday of the month at the United Church of Christ, 4070 Jackdaw Street (corner of Lewis & Jackdaw). Members are free; guests pay $10, which becomes part of the membership fee if they join that evening. For more information, visit www.missionhillsgardenclub.org.
Ocean Beach
OCEAN BEACH PLANNING BOARD Ocean Beach Recreation Center, 4726 Santa Monica Ave. Call 619.523.1700. 7 - 9:30 p.m.
4th Wednesday
OCEAN BEACH TOWN COUNCIL Ocean Beach Recreation Center, 4726 Santa Monica Avenue. Call Jere Battan at 619.515.4400 for information. 7 p.m.
Point Loma
February 11th, 2015
Point Loma Garden Club. President of the San Diego Camellia Society, Dean Turney, will discuss the general culture of camellias regarding planting, soil, fertilizer, when to prune and sun requirements. Dean grows over two hundred plants in his Encinitas garden, which includes many different colors and varieties, some of which he will bring to his presentation. The meetings begin at 10 a.m. on the second Wednesday of the month at the Portuguese Hall, 2818 Avenida de Portugal. More information is available at www.plgc.org.
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February 2015
$1,099,000
3111 Dumas Street
$459,900
3414 Jackdaw
3845 Elijah #618
3 bedroom, 3½ bath, 3035 esf. Ideal entertaining home with generous interior and exterior spaces. Flexible floor plan offers options for extended family living.
Sitting high above the street on this lovely Loma Portal street may be your new home. 3/2 and 1865 esf, this 2 story Spanish is a wonderful blend of Olde World details and modern conveniences.
Mission Hills Mediterranean inspired residence. Built in 2004, this stately home is an opportunity to have the space and conveniences you want right here in the center of San Diego. Homes are rarely available in this tucked away enclave. Large open entry and living space create a open concept floor plan with 24’ ceilings and tumbled travertine flooring.
Prime single story location in Carmel Pointe.
Maureen and Antoinette
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619.800.1103
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Marina District
Pacific Beach
Mission Hills
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$1,100,000
100 Harbor Drive #805
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2166-2170 Thomas Street
1773 Sunset
Great owner-occupant or investor Triplex in Pacific Beach. Well maintained, good location, well priced. Make some money with your money!
3 bedroom, 2 bath, 1819 esf. Charming diamond in the rough on a canyon. Lots of light, lots of potential here!
Maureen and Antoinette
Maureen and Antoinette
Maureen and Antoinette
619.800.1103
619.800.1103
619.800.1103
University Heights
Happy Jack Arizona
North Mission Hills
4565-4567 Florida Street
Craftsman Bungalow with 1/1 second unit ($1,350/month) Both legal units and 1 garage each! See more details at www.SDHomePro.com
SCHNEEWEISS PROPERTIES JONATHAN SCHNEEWEISS J.D., LL.M. Broker Voted in San Diego Magazine’s,
“Best in Client Satisfaction,” 2008—2014
“2013, Finalist for San Diego Broker of the Year.”
BRE# 01378508 • 619.279.3333
Luxury Cabin
See more details at www.SDHomePro.com
SCHNEEWEISS PROPERTIES
JONATHAN SCHNEEWEISS J.D., LL.M. Broker Voted in San Diego Magazine’s,
“Best in Client Satisfaction,” 2008—2014
“2013, Finalist for San Diego Broker of the Year.”
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Huge lodge like cabin 4 bedrooms/2.5 baths and a 1bed/1bath guest house on over 8 acres of secluded land surrounded by 2M acres of Forest Service Land.
SCHNEEWEISS PROPERTIES
$835,000
4311 Goldfinch Street
Charming mid-century home located on a very quiet and secluded North Mission Hills cul-de-sac. Very affordable at $815,000, this sunny 2 bedroom home is perfect for outdoor living. You will love the large enclosed yard and period brick fireplace. There is also a guest studio with a full bathroom.
3831 Goldfinch St
Craftsman home with an income producing 2 BR unit on a corner lot in Mission Hills. Front home has hardwood floors, large living room with built-in seating, fireplace, spacious dining room with built-in cabinetry, bright & airy sunroom, generous MBR, office/den with built-in bookcases, 2 full baths, & optional bedroom located on the converted front porch. Rear attached unit (currently rented for $1725 monthly) has 2 BR, 1 BA, comfortable living room, yard space, & a laundry closeted in the kitchen.
Call Rocky Rockhill, Agent CalBRE #01197738 at 619.972.3033
Call Jim Scott, Broker CalBRE #830226 at 619.920.9511
JONATHAN SCHNEEWEISS J.D., LL.M. Broker Voted in San Diego Magazine’s,
“Best in Client Satisfaction,” 2008—2014
“2013, Finalist for San Diego Broker of the Year.”
BRE# 01378508 • 619.279.3333
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Gorgeous 3/2 w/over 2,000 square feet and updates galore! Australian Outback room and landscaping!! See more details at www.SDHomePro.com
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The Harbor Club—one of San Diego’s most sought after addresses! Welcome to your multimillion dollar view in this rare 2 bed/2 bath 1474 esf. “bubble” unit in the west tower. Enjoy the concierge that greets you at the front door, the newly renovated amenity floor, the resort style pool, Jacuzzi, lounge area, and bbq center—they rival any 5 Star hotel. Providing a relaxing spa environment right out your door.
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Enjoy all the Del Mar Heights shops restaurants,
$1,075,000—$1,150,000
2843 Eagle Street
Sleek, airy Contemporary home in South Mission Hills with an abundant view. 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths. Large chef’s kitchen with copious cabinets, stainless steel appliances and a Viking range. The backyard is perfect for relaxing or entertaining with a superbly custom-designed outdoor “living room” includes a kitchen, BBQ, fireplace, and Cabana with a half bath. The deck off the front of the house offers views to the cruise ships by day and downtown skyline and Embarcadero fireworks at night.
Call James Hardy, Agent CalBRE #01076819 at 619.204.9511
$9.5m—10.5m
3402 Gage Place
San Diego’s Point Loma peninsula is home to a few, truly significant residential properties. This magnificent private gated estate features 10,000 square feet of custom craftsmanship constructed of the highest quality materials (koa, teak, cedar, redwood, and fir) designed to maximize the 180 degree awe-inspiring ocean, bay, and San Diego downtown skyline views.
Call Rocky Rockhill, Agent CalBRE #01197738 at 619.972.3033
$1,595,000
2489 Darlington Row
This 2,939 square foot home is truly different from any other in Ridgegate. Located at the end in a private cul-de-sac, this home has a sweeping, circular flat backyard with unobstructed views to the east, private entertainment/seating areas, and a covered outdoor kitchen. The 4-bedroom home has 19-foot ceilings in the living room and a spacious master bedroom with spectacular views. Ridgegate amenities include 24 hour security, a community pool, and sport court.
Call Jim Scott, Broker CalBRE #830226 at 619.920.9511
$1,595,000
4239 Palmetto Way
Stately Mission Hills classic. Virtually untouched since 1958 with period architectural details and beautiful gumwood. Mostly flat yard backs onto a lush canyon. The land was previously briefly owned by Kate Sessions. Only three owners since 1920.
Call Jim Scott, Broker CalBRE #830226 at 619.920.9511
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San Diego’s median home price increase last year was 4.8%. This prices were heading south. I am not arguing a real estate recession particular measurement paints a mostly accurate but incomplete is around the corner, but history must always be minded. One could portrait of the state of the local housing market. There are other argue that declining sales were the result of low inventories, but this metrics that offer additional insights into individual markets and leaves falling prices unexplained. neighborhoods. This column will focus on some additional 2014 Even considering the above, I remain unconcerned as San Diego market statistics for the Metro area and provide a look ahead to 2015. is a supply-constrained market with population growth and a rapidly Most economic indices report the past and as such usually improving economy. Interest rates, in spite of what you read, will generate more heat than light. The Great Recession had no postwar be low for the foreseeable future as the Fed continues to have to historical twin, partially explaining why the national recovery has fight the effects of the global glut of labor and commodities. Further been less than stellar. Fearing deflation, the Federal Reserve Board’s in San Diego the supply of new housing is managed (or restrained main response thus far has been depending on your politics) by to flood the economy with cheap an often fractious partnership 1946 Titus Str eet cash benefitting real estate. As long between developers and local as $50 oil is around, mortgages governments. One should not Mission Hills • $1,350,000 will be inexpensive. underestimate how much land Yet in spite of this bounty from use policies influence long term residential real estate price Washington, the local housing stability. market had a desultory fourth Communities determine, for quarter. There are some troubling the most part, the cost of ‘The signs in the 92103 single family Right to Build’. The county’s local housing market; there were 91 governments set building fees contracts signed during the first and pass on the expense of the six months of the year and 67 over associated infrastructure to the the latter half. The volume during buyer. While these governmental the last three months of 2014 costs are important, the market was the lowest since the first two value of the building plot is more quarters of 2009--when the Great inflated by restrictive land use Recession started. To be sure, one policies, which creates scarcity of three-month period does not make a desired product. a market but 92103 single-family Barring some catastrophic home prices have essentially natural or terrorist event, the flat-lined since the summer of current development rules will 2013. Fourth quarter sale prices eautifully maintained stately ensure a future where prices will decreased 9.5% compared to the home with view of City, increase faster than average as middle six months of 2014. Sales Ocean, Bay, and Point Loma market-driven new construction volume is generally a very good will not be able to keep up with indicator of future asset prices as peninsula. 4 bedrooms, 3 baths, economic and population growth. buyers either retreat from or enter . 2,500 sq.ft. Priced at $1,350,000 Many are betting this will be a a particular marketplace. permanent circumstance; this In San Diego sustained Call Lisa Mortensen • 619.818.5566 could be the only reason investors declines in the number of closed are paying what appears to be escrows have preceded a shift in Agent • CalBRE #00583530 foolish prices for apartments. This the direction of appreciation or usually savvy group sees housing depreciation rates. As an example, during the bull market of 1976-1980, a period when prices doubled, scarcity ahead as well as a low-rate interest environment. If you have property here, consider yourself fortunate. If you are sales volume started to tail off in late 1978, but prices continued to increase well into late 1979, ending at the beginning of the 1980-84 renting and can afford to purchase some real estate to live in, it is time recession. The same phenomenon was observed during the runup to to buy. Renting is going to be even more difficult to do in the short the 1991-4 recession, when the city’s housing values plummeted 25 and medium term. Yes, the housing market’s slothful fourth quarter performance does raise some alarm but unless that trend continues to 30%. In the most recent recession the monthly rate of sales during 2007 into the summer, there is nothing to worry about. The law of Supply started declining in relation to the mid-decade closings. Prices did not and Demand will protect homeowners and provide solid, but not begin to fall off until late 2008. The last housing down cycle started spectacular annual appreciation. The Fed will have to continue to in the same way as the turndowns that began in 1973, 1980, and indirectly subsidizing the mortgage market as there remains the 1991—buyers exiting the marketplace long before anyone noticed threat of global and national deflation.
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Scott & Quinn has two offices, in Mission Hills at 1111 Fort Stockton Drive, in South Park at 2973 Beech Street, and has sixteen agents. The company also features Scott & Quinn Property Management. Founded in 1982, Scott & Quinn is the oldest full service real estate firm in Mission Hills and is still locally owned and operated. Jim has been a homeowner in Mission Hills since 1976.
Jim Scott, Broker, CalBRE #830226, 619.920.9511 www.JimScottHomes.com
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