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Over the years, East Village has been a community with strong ties to education, innovation and creativity. A working-class neighborhood rich with industry, it has evolved into a central provider for social services to all of San Diego. In the ’80s and ’90s, artists flocked to the area to establish opportunities for live/work lofts.

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There aren’t many activities that would get a group of students from elementary to college age all out of the house before 8 a.m. on a Saturday. Luckily enough for Downtown, Saturday, Feb. 8, was an exception. It was time to throw on some old clothes they didn’t mind ruining and finally see their vision coming to life.

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transform 14th Street from National Avenue to C Street to be more pedestrian friendly. This project, called the 14th Street Promenade, came to life about three years ago when the planning, design, and communications firm of MIG, under the leadership of principal-in-charge and project manager Rick Barrett, worked on a master plan for more than a year with Civic San Diego. The city of San Diego’s newly created Urban Division will oversee the implementation of the project along with future pedestrian promenades and other street enhancement projects. The 14th Street Promenade, along with five other promenades, were included in the Downtown San Diego Mobility Plan, approved by the city in 2016. The long-term goal of the plan is to boost safety and fight climate change. The proposed promenade will be along the east side of 14th Street, with an approximate 26-foot pedestrian area that includes a sidewalk and a strolling trail. There are two travel lanes for cars and parking only on the west side of the street. The west side of the street has standard 14-foot sidewalks. The master plan is based on three branded, context-driven districts that celebrate the past and bring the future of the neighborhood forward, creating an urban trail that is uniquely East Village. “Where history unites with today’s modern working neighborhood and continues to promote innovation, design, education and art,” reads the MIG design narrative. The four-block Entertainment and Innovation District between J Street and National Avenue will celebrate the history of industry and innovation in San Diego. It will include flexible spaces that can be programmed for varied uses, integrating historical artifacts and interpretive elements. The four-block Park District between F and J streets will be bookended with the future East

Village Green and the existing Fault Line Park. This district will provide a green oasis that connects the two parks. The th ree -block Urba n Discovery and Play District between C and F streets will encourage discovery and creativity with opportunities to learn, relax and enjoy views toward the bay. Interactive elements are included, representing historical information about San Diego and the East Village. The first block to be developed is in the Park District, between G and Market streets, with Barrett as lead designer. In the process of developing a master plan, MIG landscape architects held a series of workshops to hear what the residents of the area wanted. Said Barrett, “The main thing that we heard from the public was, ‘Don’t make it a homogenous solution over the 11 blocks from C Street to National Avenue. Make it feel like San Diego.’” For the MIG team, which includes landscape designer Kenya Huezo, the fun part was working with the Sinclair Collection of industrial artifacts collected over the years by East Village visionary Bob Sinclair, an industrial archaeologist. It depicts the rich history of the East Village industrial era and is the largest collection of memorabilia of old East Village. A selection of this collection will be on display along the promenade. The second block to be developed is in the Park District between Market Street and Island Avenue and is being designed by Schmidt Design Group, Inc. Like the first block, a portion of the existing street on the east side will be captured and repurposed for the green pedestrian promenade. “This block of 14th Street includes over 13 feet of vertical-grade change, which provides a unique opportunity to celebrate water and the treatment of stormwater within an urban setting,” SDG Principal J.T. Barr said. A series of weirs and stormwater features will treat runoff before being released into the storm system, and, ultimately the ocean. According to SDG’s Senior P r o j e c t M a n a g e r To d d Schechinger, “The design of the

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second block compliments the overall vision and industrial materiality of East Village. We are excited to enhance the pedestrian experience in this neighborhood.” Continuous promenade elements unite the three districts and include plantings, outdoor furniture, recreation elements, dog stations, st reetlights,

paving, artwork, interpretive elements, bioswales, and gateway elements. Plantings: in addition to each district’s plant palettes, the promenade will feature low-growing, low-water-use, low-maintenance, colorful understory plantings. Most of the trees will be canopy trees, creating shade and a green

oasis. Planters, hanging baskets and green walls will be used where there is limited space for planting. Outdoor furniture includes benches, moveable seating, group seating, trash receptacles, and bike racks. SEE 14TH STREET PROMENADE, Page 6

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NEWS 4 New plans emerge for Downtown Johnny Brown's San Diego Downtown News March 2020

is notorious for its snail’s pace, so the building has been vacant for For years, Downtown Johnny longer than anyone would want. Brown’s was a hotspot for But now, a well-known institution Downtown regulars and anyone has come forward to save the day. attending a show at the San Diego Bastiaan Bouma is the direcCivic Theatre. The eatery located tor of Corporate Relations and smack in the middle of the Civic Continuing Education at the San Center Plaza had a unique East Diego chapter of the American Coast vibe to it that stood out in Institute of Architects (AIA). He San Diego where a Spanish motif and his chapter are taking the is more common. But a few years lead in redeveloping the former back, the owners of Downtown site of Downtown Johnny Brown’s Johnny Brown’s retired and decid- into the San Diego Center for ed not to operate the restaurant Design | beacon (CfD | beacon). any longer. Additionally, the space Bouma is excited about the project is owned by the city of San Diego, and its role in shaping the future so it was up to the city to find a of San Diego. new tenant for the building. As ev“For the past few years, the eryone knows, the work of the city chapter has been looking at opportunities for creating a storefront presence in the city to speak more effectively to public audiences as opposed to the professional groups who are our main constituents,” Bouma stated. “So, 2 1/2 years ago, we were introduced to the opportunity with the city of San Diego through the Real Estate Assets Department to propose a solution to the vacant space that was the former Downtown Johnny Brown’s.” The AIA serves as an advocacy group and resource center for the The proposed design of the vacant lot VINCE MEEHAN | Downtown News

architectural community headquartered in Washington, D.C. (the AIA has over 200 chapters around the world). CfD | beacon will have three distinct functions built into it once it is completed. The first is to serve as a central hub for the San Diego AIA chapter. The second is to serve as a visitor center where people can come to see what’s going on in San Diego’s building scene. And the third is to serve as a unique venue for private or corporate events. One of the first issues that Bouma would like to address at the center is the tiny home or modular home concept. These homes are known as accessory dwelling units or ADUs and are now a hot commodity. New laws have recently been enacted in California making it much easier for property owners to build ADUs, which are also known as granny flats or casitas. They are typically detached units built on properties that serve as housing for a single person or a couple. Pulling permits for these projects used to be quite difficult and tiresome, not to mention expensive. But ADU restrictions have been lifted as a way to address California’s housing shortage and now it is much easier and faster to get it done. The problem is that many property owners are not aware of the new laws. To make things worse, many local

The proposed design of the vacant lot (Photos courtesy AIA) municipalities are unaware as well and deny permits that should be approved. Bouma plans to use the CfD | beacon to educate the public to their new rights. He also believes that the center will serve as a magnet for other government agencies from around the nation to come see how California has handled this unique feature. This could serve as a model for the rest of the country. World-renowned architect Jennifer Luce volunteered to design the center, which will also feature a café on the ground floor, and a new element on the roof. Bouma says that the plaza itself can also be utilized for events at the center. “The model we developed – and proposed to the city – was to create a high-end venue for programs and activities on this

Connecting generations through technology 2. Video Chat Video chat makes you feel as though everyone’s in the same room. Use apps like Skype or FaceTime to have a video conversation from virtually any device, and share life events such as graduations or weddings.

Four easy ways tech can help grandparents bond with younger family members Grandparents: a word often associated with presents, special outings, yummy food and unconditional love. Yet many Americans don’t talk to, or see, their grandparents as often as they’d like. Here are four ways technology can help you connect with your grandparents.

1. Messaging Apps A recent study revealed that 73% of grandparents own smartphones. Messaging apps like WhatsApp or Talkatone are a great introduction to texting for grandparents. With messaging apps, you can send and receive text updates, photos and videos in one place. When there’s time for a longer conversation, you can use these apps to chat for free, as most don’t use cell minutes.

3. Gaming and Creativity Apps Apps like Magisto and PhotoFunia allow you to personalize photos and videos. Looking for some friendly competition with your grandparents? Try a gaming app like Wheel of Fortune or Minecraft. Or keep your grandparents updated with an app like Keepy, an interactive platform for sharing school projects and artwork. Use family tree apps like Ancestry to discover photos and stories together as you navigate your family history.

4. Social Media Start a private Instagram account where you can post photos and videos. Grandparents have lots to share as well, so encourage them to make their own Instagram handles and record their stories. This can be a unique way to learn about your grandparents’ past, pass down family memories or share family recipes.

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Snapchat is another option for sending and receiving custom pictures or videos with a variety of fun filters and lenses.

How to Help Your Grandparents Only 44% of grandparents identify as tech-savvy. Teaching non-tech-savvy family members how to use video chat and social media can be a bonding experience. You can also set your grandparents up with useful home features like the SURE Universal Remote, which allows them to control their TV and other devices from their smartphone. Less tech-savvy grandparents may not realize they can watch their cable TV content from their mobile device or schedule DVR recordings with apps like Cox Connect. Giving your elders the power to connect helps build relationships with the people you love most, and that’s priceless at any age.

strategic location in the Civic Center Plaza, which is in need of activation. The venue can accommodate meetings as small as two, to an assembly as much as 300 on site. And then with special event permitting, we’d be able to actually activate the Civic Center Plaza proper.” ADUs will be something that many San Diegans will be able to take advantage of to raise their property value or provide housing for an elderly parent. ADUs can be built from scratch, but Bouma foresees a need for pre-designed modular units to accommodate the new demand. He’d like to feature some full-size models as part of the center. “As we’ve planned it, our launch quarter – the first quarter of operations – will focus on housing affordability,” Bouma said. “And we’d love to see something like a half-dozen tiny home models installed in the Civic Center Plaza as part of our launch activity along with public workshops. So, you can go in there and ‘kick some tires.’ These would be units that are usable on city lots, so we’re not looking at anything on wheels. So, we’ll do workshops for homeowners and property owners that are interested in learning more. Maybe tours of existing, established ADUs. There will be a contact point for those who have questions. We want our members to deliver these solutions, not the chapter. We provide a resource and then we’re going to direct you to our members.” Bouma plans on having the center open by this fall, and that would coincide with the height of the Broadway San Diego show schedule. Once built, the center would be available for both Broadway San Diego and the San Diego Opera to hold VIP donor events, and that is something that Bouma is looking forward to. “So there are three legs to this stool: our internal events connected to urban design and development; a visitor center, a place of orientation and activity for residents and tourists; and third is a venue for commercial programs and activities. This will truly be an attraction in the city of San Diego; people will come to look at this center — that’s the goal.” —Vince Meehan can be reached at vinniemeehan@gmail.com.

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The cool era Fashion Files By DIANA CAVAGNARO The San Diego History Center and San Diego Mesa College will present the ninth annual Fashion Redux! Each year, they decide on a decade in history and this time, it is the 1970s. Design students from Mesa College come to the History Center to view four garments from the particular era in their extensive collection. Students create a sketch inspired by these garments and then make a pattern with their design. The next step is to create muslin and finally construct a finished garment. Faculty and industry advisors then judge these garments for their creativity, workmanship, wearability and interpretation of the ’70s. The four fashion designers chosen were Arantxa Akerlundh, Jenneva Borboa, Marine Weiss, and

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GARMENTS Designer - Arantxa Akerlundh: Blue patchwork jacket with plaid lapel. Light blue pants with white trim accents and plaid panels. Designer - Evelyn Zuniga: Eggplant/mustard/lilac/green color blocked dress with green tie-dyed sleeves and multicolored buttons down CF. Designer - Jenneva Borboa: Black/purple/multi-floral dress with black lace accent panels. Designer - Marine Weiss: Multi-colored patchwork sleeveless dress with tiered ruffles.

Evelyn Zuniga. The ’70s were considered “the cool era.” There was a major shift at this time because the Vietnam War was over. This was the time of John Travolta and The Bee Gees and disco. The fashion of the day was bell-bottoms, maxi

Designers: Jenneva Borboa, Evelyn Zuniga, Marine Weiss, and sitting: Arantxa Akerlundh

Designers: Marine Weiss, Jenneva Borboa, Evelyn Zuniga, and Arantxa Akerlundh (Photos by Natsha Hayes) dresses, midi skirts, and peasant blouses. A photoshoot was set up to highlight these creative designs. The photographer, Natasha Hayes, set up the photoshoot at Feel It Records Downtown to showcase the ’70s vibe. The Fashion Redux 2020 exhibit will be from March 17 to April 17 at the History Center located in Balboa Park. This will include the four garments of the 1970s from the vast costume collection of the History Center and the four garments that were reinterpreted by the students at Mesa College.

Designers: Marine Weiss, Arantxa Akerlundh, Jenneva Borboa, and Evelyn Zuniga

Designers: Arantxa Akerlundh, Evelyn Zuniga, Jenneva Borboa, and Marine Weiss

They will be displayed alongside each other in the atrium of the History Center. The finale party will be on Friday, April 17, from 6-8. One of the four Mesa College fashion finalists will be named Top Designer. Guests can come and meet the designers and vote for the People’s Choice Award. To help you vote for your favorite designer, there will be live models there that will help you make your decision. After the awards are handed out, there will also be a lecture on this cool period of time by Mesa College Professor, Susan Lazear. Everyone is encouraged to wear 1970s-inspired dress to the event. The San Diego History Center presents engaging exhibits, has more than 7,000 items in the Historic Clothing and Textile Collection and maintains a research library which holds over 45 million documents. San Diego Mesa College is a two-year college with associate degrees in Fashion, Merchandising, and Computer Technology. For more information, visit: sdmesa.org.

UPCOMING EVENTS March 7 - Luncheon and fashion show to benefit Soroptimist International of San Diego. Fashion Show at the Sheraton Harbor Island Marina Tower will present “Striving for the Stars” by Gretchen Productions. For info: 619-670-9880. March 31 - Globe Guilder’s Luncheon and Fashion Show at the Hyatt Regency La Jolla at Aventine. All proceeds benefit The Old Globe. For information, call 858-382-1672. April 17 - Fashion Redux Finale Party at the San Diego History Center. Ticket prices are SDHC members free, $8 students, and $10 everyone else. For tickets visit sandiegohistory.org/event/ fashion-redux-finale-party-2020/.

—Diana Cavagnaro is an internationally renowned couture milliner based in Alpine, California. Learn more about our hat designer, teacher and blogger at DianaCavagnaro.com

OPINION / NEWS Using California’s Red Flag Law to combat hate crimes San Diego Downtown News March 2020

City Attorney News By MARA W. ELLIOTT A 35-year-old Clairemont man threatened on Facebook to “shoot up” a gay bar in Hillcrest and then kill himself. He reiterated those threats to law enforcement after being detained. Our office intervened with a Gun Violence Restraining Order (GVRO) to prevent this attack. This is just one example of more than 300 situations where our office has obtained a GVRO to avert potential gun violence tragedy in San Diego. While the majority of cases referred to our office involve domestic violence or threats of suicide, we’ve also found GVROs to be a valuable tool for preventing hate-fueled violence in our community. Using California’s Red Flag Law, our office obtains GVROs to safely remove firearms from individuals who pose a danger to themselves or others. They also serve another purpose – preventing the person named in the order from acquiring new guns and ammunition.

We established California’s first GVRO program and are training hundreds of other agencies throughout California on how to use this life-saving tool. Hate crimes have increased dramatically since their decade-low rate in 2014, and they increasingly target individuals as opposed to property. With this law, we protect the most vulnerable populations in our city, particularly those who face discrimination and even threats of violence because of their race, religion, national origin, gender identity or other characteristics. As city attorney, my job is to ensure all our citizens feel safe in their own communities. A GVRO was obtained in each of these cases to prevent a potential hate crime: • A 50-year-old man confronted three Muslim women in Little Italy, forcefully bumping one with his shoulder. He pulled the hijab off another woman’s head, and punched the third woman, the victims testified in court. He yelled at them, “Go back to your country!” When San Diego Police went to his apartment, he answered

the door with a handgun in his hand. The officers observed an AR-15 assault rifle, tactical vests and ammunition inside. He was arrested and charged with three counts of battery and a hate crime. The police confiscated seven long guns (some with scopes), a double-barreled shotgun, two handguns, and hundreds of rounds of ammunition. • A 38-year-old Ramona man left disturbing telephone messages referencing bullets and guns at the San Diego offices of an English as a Second Language school, after he got into a political argument on Facebook with the school’s director. When he learned the school was planning a field trip to Ramona, he left messages saying he didn’t want “those [expletive] illegals up here” and that his neighborhood was “MAGA territory.” • A 30-year-old man stated that he wanted to purchase automatic weapons and large-capacity ammunition magazines in Arizona, and then commit the largest mass shooting in U.S. history and broadcast it on Instagram. He mentioned a school in the Poway Unified

School District, and stated he wanted to kill people based on their race. These disturbing examples demonstrate how powerful GVROs can be at thwarting hate crimes and preventing gun violence. Our office will remain proactive and vigilant in our effort to prevent this kind of violence, and I want to continue to work together as a community to stamp out hate. I urge community residents to report dangerous conduct to the San Diego Police Department immediately. With your help, we can protect all San Diegans, regardless of who they are or where they come from.

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—Mara W. Elliott was elected city attorney of San Diego in 2016 after serving as the chief deputy attorney for the office’s Public Services Section and legal adviser to the city’s Independent Audit Committee and Environment Committee. Elliott and the lawyers in her section held polluters accountable, reformed city contracting, cut administrative red tape, and strengthened the city’s living wage and non-discrimination in contracting ordinances.

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Repurposed Bob Sinclair scooter and will be a prominent attractive feature of the promenade. ( Vo c a b u l a r y Lesson: Bioswales are linear channels designed to concentrate and convey stormwater runoff while removing debris and pollution. They are typically vegetated, mulched, or xeriscaped.) In keeping with San Diego’s history of providing unique gateway elements that help to define neighborhoods, the promenade will add gateway elements that will define the three individual districts.

Repurposed Bob Sinclair sign Minimum improvements on the west side may include porous paving for parking stalls, bulbouts for all corners and hanging baskets supported from existing light poles. While it will remove parking spaces on the east side of the street, when the new East Village Green park is completed in 2022, there will be a large parking structure for generous parking. 14th Street was chosen along with five other streets in the Downtown Community Plan to be treated as greenway streets.

The other streets are Island and Eighth avenues, and Cedar, E, and Union streets. 14th Street, a designated sustainable “Green Street,” will further the Centre City Green program and will help meet the city of San Diego’s climate action plan goals. —Delle Willett has been a marketing and public relations professional for over 30 years, with an emphasis on conservation of the environment. She can be reached at dellewillett@gmail.com.

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Recreation elements include outdoor exercise equipment and sensory play equipment, climbing rocks and other objects. Dog stations are placed along the path. Paving: The sidewalk for people walking quickly will be concrete while the winding urban trail will be decomposed granite. Artwork is included in the master plan, incorporating permanent and/or temporary art opportunities, and allowing space for innovative, unique art, implemented as funding becomes available. Interpretive elements that define the neighborhood and represent the historical and cultural importance of the East Village, such as the Bob Sinclair artifacts, will be labeled with signage to provide interest and value to the promenade. Bioswales will be used throughout the promenade for stormwater collection and cleansing. They will be planted with appropriate plant material

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The proposed promenade looking north from Imperial Avenue

Birdseye view looking north from Market Street of proposed promenade

San Diego Downtown News LITTLE ITALY 7 March 2020 Little Italy Culture and Heritage

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By TOM CESARINI

The Little Italy Farmers Market remains a popular draw to the neighborhood. (Photo courtesy Little Italy Association)

Spring has sprung in Little Italy with lots to do Little Italy News By CHRISTOPHER GOMEZ San Diego is revered for its beautiful weather all year round, but springtime is particularly beautiful. It’s the best weather to enjoy San Diego’s Little Italy with all its outdoor public spaces and flower-lined streets. From blooming jacarandas to the curated flower displays on the street corners, Little Italy is the perfect complement to San Diego’s natural beauty. Before you are whisked away by the blooms, we want to make sure you have some important dates. Join us for the Little Italy Wednesday Market from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. every Wednesday. The Little Italy Wednesday Market offers farm fresh produce, pastured eggs, poultry, meat, fish, bread, sauces, dog food, hummus, olive oil and more, brought to the neighborhood by California farmers, fisherman and artisan foodmakers. Like the treasured Little Italy Mercato, the Little Italy Wednesday Market is located on West Date Street, and stretches three blocks from Kettner Boulevard to State Street. Shoppers enjoy live music during the market, adding to the authentic Italian ambience of the Piazza della Famiglia. The market serves the neighborhood’s thousands of residents, employees and visitors. It is also a mid-week market “where the chefs shop,” giving them plenty of time to shop for locally sourced ingredients for weekend menu specials. Come stroll through the Little Italy Mercato Farmers Market every Saturday from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., where more than 200 tents line West Date Street from Kettner Boulevard to Front Street. Similar to the Wednesday Market, the farm fresh produce options are endless. Find food purveyors with sauces and relish, oysters, coffee beans, spices and more, and plants including orchids, fresh flowers, and bedding plants. Dine on crepes, paninis, green smoothies,

lemonade and local chefs’ specialties best enjoyed with our live music. Visitors come from all over the world to indulge in our farmers market, whether it’s to get a taste of the just-caught sea urchin or to simply soak in the beautiful atmosphere. Mangia bene! Mark your calendar on March 30, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., to honor the legendary singer Frankie Laine with a statue unveiling at Nonna Italian Comfort Food. Gear up for San Diego’s favorite cycling event which kicks off under our iconic “Little Italy” sign, the 12th annual Campagnolo Gran Fondo San Diego on Sunday, April 5. North America’s longest-running Gran Fondo attracts cyclists of all levels from over 30 states and 20 countries worldwide. Choose from four different routes varying in distance starting with the Fun Fondo SEE FARMERS MARKET, Page 10

What Little Italy needs is another cof fee joint. Seriously, another caffe in the neighborhood? Indeed — one is coming this month to Amici House — but with a twist: a nonprofit twist. Operated by Convivio and dubbed Caffe Caritazza — the name a portmanteau of carita (charity) and tazza (cup) — our robust mobile station serves fine coffees, teas, sandwiches, salads, cold beverages, and snacks for our patrons visiting Amici House (and treats for our furry friends at the dog park). The caffe is well placed to provide service to surrounding businesses, residents, and visitors to Amici Park. Come grab a cup of coffee and feel good about your support for our neighborhood arts, culture, and education initiatives.

Caffe Caritazza is coming to Little Italy at Amici House. Expect to come for a cup of coffee or a bite to eat and stay to chat with our ambassadors to learn about the history of the neighborhood, our current programs, or other cool things we have planned. Hang out with friends (or make some new ones) while enjoying fresh coffee drinks on our patio — proudly serving Arcidiacono Coffee — the best in town! Proceeds benefit Convivio arts and culture programs and Amici House Event, Heritage & Visitor Center.

Proceeds also benefit unsheltered and at-risk youth at Washington Elementary School, our partner in the neighborhood. Check out our website for more information on Caffe Caritazza, hours of operation, and more about Convivio programs, initiatives, and our vision. And make sure to visit us for our caffe grand opening later this month, grab a cup of coffee, and enjoy some compassion in your cup! OH! San Diego celebrates our local architecture. And also don’t forget that on March 7-8, we celebrate OH! San Diego, presented by the San Diego Architectural Foundation. We are privileged once again this year to be a part of this great program. Come on down and visit us at Amici House, where you can pick up your guidebooks and passports for the weekend. We will also be conducting free, 15-minute walking tours on both days (at 11 a.m., 1 p.m., and 3 p.m.) to give you a little taste of what our larger cultural excursions look like. For more information on OH! San Diego, visit sdarchitecture.org/program/ openhouse/.

Jim Bianchi tickles the ivories at Amici House, which provides a host of programs for the community. (Photo courtesy of Convivio.)

— Tom Cesarini is the executive director and founder of Convivio and also serves as the Italian honorary consul of San Diego. Convivio cultivates community and fellowship, advances Italian cultural identity, and fosters multicultural awareness across myriad disciplines through education and research, social enrichment, and innovative programming. Visit: conviviosociety.org | Follow: @conviviosociety.

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Epicurean adventures at SeaWorld (By Mike Aguilera)

Downtown residents and hotel guests seeking a day of international eating outside of our urban core should look no further than SeaWorld in Mission Bay. The popular theme park kicks off its annual Seven Seas Craft Beer & Food Festival on March 7 and continues for nine consecutive weekends through May 3. It spotlights an array of global cuisines and 150 beer options of every style from nearly 30 breweries. Live entertainment across three stages is also part of the event. Grabbing national honors by Nightclub & Bar for “2020 Country Bar of the Year” is Moonshine Flats in the East Village. The country-rock venue, which spans more than 10,000 square feet across multiple levels, was lauded by the Massachusetts-based resource organization for its “high

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New to this year’s list of represented countries are Germany, Spain, Argentina and China. Among the dishes offered from some of those areas are bratwurst, homemade pretzels, and pork belly bao buns. In total, there are 45 food items in the lineup, served from 11 different themed areas throughout the park. Assorted wines and specialty drinks are also available. Access to the festival requires regular park admission, after which food and drink samples can be purchased a la carte ($5 to $7.50 per food sample) as well as through 10- and 15-item punch cards. They cost $52 and $67 respectively. In addition, SeaWorld’s “Waterfront” area will be utilized to afford patrons additional seating for eating and drinking while enjoying views of the bay. 500 SeaWorld Drive, 619-2224732, seaworldsandiego.com. energy” and “fully engaged, outgoing staff.” Their specialty cocktails, tap beer list, and smoky barbecue were also cited. The establishment is promoted as having San Diego’s largest dance floor. Live entertainment by up-and-coming artists are also a draw. 344 Seventh Ave., 619-255-7625, moonshineflats.com.

The new Venice-themed Saltwater is up and running with a menu that allows guests to potentially start a meal with Osetra caviar from the Persian Sea before progressing to fresh oysters, lobster fettuccine, steaks and lamb chops. Housed in a prime Gaslamp Quarter address where Blue Point Coastal Cuisine operated for more than two decades, Saltwater seeks to mimic the atmosphere of a yacht drifting through Venice’s Grand Canal. Design details include sleek mahogany walls, faux portholes, and a marble bar. The restaurant was launched by The San Diego Dining Group, which also runs other Downtown establishments such as Greystone Prime Steakhouse & Seafood, Oseteria Panevino, and Osetra Seafood & Steaks. 565 Fifth Ave., 619-525-9990, saltwatersandiego.com.

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Suds from a local brewer splash in to Downtown. (Mindgruve) Bay City Brewing Co. has opened a split-level tasting room in the East Village, where a grand opening is planned from 11 a.m. to midnight on March 16. Located in an old five-level building, it occupies the ground floor and rooftop, with each of those levels offering 12 beer taps. There is also a kitchen that will make pizzas, wings, salads and breadsticks. The Point Loma-based brewery was founded in 2015 by Greg Anderson and Benjamin Dubois, both originally from the Pacific Northwest. They’re known for such signature beers as “72 and Hoppy,” “Fiesta Island Pils” and “Bay City Pale Ale.” 627 Eighth Ave., 619-255-4700, baycitybrewingco.com.

An urban country-western bar draws praise. (Katalyst PR)

A complete $20 million renovation is slated for Hotel Solamar next year as the 235-room property and its anchor restaurant, Jsix, give way to Margaritaville Hotel San Diego Gaslamp Quarter. Paying homage to the island-escapism fantasies long promoted by singer-songwriter Jimmy Buffet, the project is being spearheaded by

Pebblebrook Hotel Trust and Margaritaville Enterprises. Their promoters say the property and re-branded restaurant “will feature spaces reflecting the Margaritaville state of mind.” We’re told the concept will debut “sometime in 2021.” For the time being, Jsix will remain in operation until further notice. 616 J St., 619-531-8744, jsixrestaurant.com.

A second San Diego location of Holy Paleta has opened in Little Italy, bringing to the neighborhood a vast variety of frozen “pops” inspired by the classic frozen treats found throughout Michoacan, Mexico. The original shop opened last summer in Bonita. Its Hand-crafted paletas have come to newest outlet, still in its soft Little Italy. (Yelp) opening, offers a larger seating area and will serve beer from hibiscus-guava and tamand wine once the license is arind to watermelon, strawapproved. In addition, flavors berry-basil, pineapple-jalapeno unique to this location will and more. 2040 India St., 619eventually be introduced. 915-5366, holypaleta.com. The paleta pops come in dairy and vegan varieties. —Frank Sabatini Jr. can be Their flavors run the gamut reached at fsabatini@san.rr.com.

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Restaurant Review By FRANK SABATINI JR. It was a hot February afternoon due to Santa Ana conditions. The last thing in the world a friend and I craved while driving into the East Village for lunch was ramen. But we stuck to a plan I had made days earlier to eat at Beshock Ramen & Sake Bar. Soon after arriving, we found ourselves slurping vigorously from bowls filled with broths and noodles that tasted heaven-sent. “Beshock” is derived from the Japanese word “bishoku,” which translates to “gastronomy” and “the beauty of food.” The restaurant/bar opened four years ago and is co-owned by sake sommelier Ayaka Ito, whose mother runs a Beshock kitchen in Japan.

Vegan gyoza Indeed, our meal lived up to the restaurant’s name. Even the vegan gyoza containing a filling of minced veggies that I felt needed extra garlic—or maybe some ginger—were lovely on the taste buds with teeny drops of hot chili oil applied. Their crimped pea-green casings and seared underbellies were pillowy on the palate and pretty on the eyes. A simple seaweed salad came with the right measures of rice vinegar and sesame—just enough to tame the bitterness of the ocean greens by turning them sweet and nutty. If you’ve grown tired of these Japanese salads in their waterlogged form, you may find redemption in this one. Often when dining with this particular friend, a near-vegan, I encounter meatless dishes I might normally skip over. Like the vegan sushi roll we ordered. The last time I ate vegan sushi was at a popular San Diego joint that relegated its oxidized avocado and excess day-old rice to the roll.

Tan tan ramen with ground pork, veggies and chilies

Here, the ratio of rice to a filling of pickled carrots, daikon radishes and cucumber was an optimal 50/50. There were also small cubes of fresh avocado woven into the swirl. The flavors were layered, and the textures were simultaneously soft, crunchy and creamy. I didn’t miss the fish at all. On this workday, we didn’t imbibe on Beshock’s ambitious sake selection, although we asked for taster portions of the house-made This ramen house sits at the base of EV Lofts sake sangria. Pinkish in in the East Village. (Photos by Frank Sabatini Jr.) color, it revealed a bouquet of apples, oranges, watermelBeshock Ramen & Sake Bar on and bananas—a perfect come 1288 Market St. (East Village) on to those warm Santa Ana breezes outside. 619-310-5498, The main event involved two beshockramen.com different ramen: A vegan version Prices: Appetizers and salads, $4 with the add-on of black garlic oil to $15; sushi rolls, $6.95 to $18; for my friend, and tan tan pork bowls, $6.95 to $14; broth for me. ramen, $11 to $12.95 Justly so, the former has garnered media accolades and was named ‘best vegan ramen’ a few couple hours and then flameyears ago by the nonprofit organi- torched to enhance the umami effect. It’s not that my ramen zation Vegan in San Diego. The broth carried a fantastic needed any help. But a fine slab depth of flavor and a medicinal of pork belly with a charred finish pith you suspect could effective- certainly wouldn’t have hurt. ly obliterate a bad head cold. Floating within the bowl were seared veggies (cherry tomatoes, peas, baby corn and broccoli), plus chunks of soft tofu and droplets of chili oil. There was a delightful milkiness to the liquid as well, achieved from white soy paste, but mimicking the fat and bone marrow inherent to pork and Vegan sushi roll chicken ramen. Let this be the standard bearer to vegan ramen Beshock uses noodles from the everywhere. owners’ proprietary recipe, which is executed by an outside vendor. Depending on what ramen you order, they fall into medium or thick categories. The latter came in my friend’s vegan ramen while the medium noodles complemented mine. They were plentiful in both cases. Which prompted me to shamefully request a fork for maximum intake. Oddly, these fingers can navigate a keyboard from taking piano lessons; write in cursive as Vegan ramen gracefully as the Catholic nuns A notable sesame and chili-pep- who taught me did; and make per base defines the tan tan pork convincing hand shadows of birds broth. The spice level was exactly and other creatures. But I’ll be to my liking—ranking just below damned if they can properly maneuver a pair of chopsticks. 5 on a scale of 1 to 10. By default, it comes with spicy Fortunately, the staffers here ground pork, bok choy, green are cool and easygoing, as proven onions and bits of chilies. The av- when a server said reassuringly ocado and half of a hard-boiled when handing me the fork, “We egg I requested as add-ons melted don’t pass judgment here.” in my mouth and added further Minutes later, nary a noodle rerichness to the broth as it rapidly sided in my bowl. diminished. It was ramen at its best—not too salty, not too fatty, —Frank Sabatini Jr. is the author yet loaded with long flavors. of ‘Secret San Diego’ (ECW Press) I regretted passing up the addi- and began his local writing career tion of pork chashu when reading more than two decades ago as a staffthe menu more closely afterward. er for the former San Diego Tribune. It states the pork belly is cooked You can reach him at fsabatini@san. in the rich tonkotsu broth for a rr.com.

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Although the lot on the north half of Horton’s Lot I, Block 95 is very small, its subsequent properties have been very busy and have many tales to tell. As early as 1868, a tin shop was on the property run by Archibald H. Julian. Julian, and his partner, David Stutsman, purchased the property from Alonzo Horton for $1,000. Fortunately, the partners did well and prospered, as the price for the lot was considered unusually high for such a small piece of land. By 1874, the tin shop had expanded to include hardware, stoves, pumps and kitchen furniture. On this happy note, Stutsman retired, leaving Julian to run the business. An extremely busy fellow, Julian also was elected treasurer of the Hook and Ladder Company, treasurer of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, delegate to the Republican State Convention and vice president of the Citizen’s Railroad Committee. In October of 1878, a fire on the west side of the block badly damaged the property, but most of the stock and fixtures were saved. At the end of November, Stutsman had had enough, and sold his half of the business and the lot to Julian for $300. Julian, not to be deterred, immediately built a one-story brick building and celebrated its opening with a grand social. Until 1893, the Pioneer Hardware Store, as the business

was now known, was run by Julian and his sons William, G.A. and Charles. Charles was also known as an excellent marksman, specializing in trap shooting. An accident deprived him of the use of his right hand, but he learned to shoot with his left. Now that he had help, Julian became a member of the Board of Public Works, and later became the sewer inspector. In 1893, he sold the lot to George H. Mansfield. The hardware store was replaced by a wholesale wine and liquor store run by E.P. Raether until 1900, when Raether passed it on to Albert Euke. Euke called the business the Our Family Wine Store and remained its proprietor until 1903. In 1903, Mansfield deeded the property to Emmanuel and John Daneri and Guiseppe Mosto for $10. Emmanuel Daneri was a local farmer who grew onions and potatoes, in addition to owning a vineyard in Otay. The Daneri brothers operated the Otay Winery and Distillery Depot on the property until 1912. In 1913, John Daneri apparently felt that the time for expansion had come, and he took out building permits with a contractor, H.C. Sparks, the California Iron Works and the Woodstove Manufacturing Company. It was his intent to build a four-story brick and tile building with 48 rooms and a storefront on the first floor. The San Diego Union predicted that the new edifice would

The Lincoln Hotel today

The Lincoln Hotel today (Photos by Tim Trevaskis) be one of the prettiest and most ornate buildings in the business district. The entire front was to be white terra cotta tile with the cornices and window borders of green tile. Each window frame would have an upper stationary sash of art glass in copper, and the balcony doors on each floor were to be finished in art glass. The balcony doors would be bordered in green tile and the balcony railings were to be ornamentally designed with plants and jardinieres. It would also have seven skylights. The construction would be steel frame with brick and tile walls. The most unique feature of this new building was to be an enclosed fire escape in the front. It was to be inside the front wall with openings into the halls and onto the balconies. An iron stairway would be concealed in a fireproof tile casement extending from the street level to the roof. The rear of the building would have a conventional exterior fire escape. The first floor was to be built around the old building with steel beams in the brick walls and the concrete foundation pillars on all four sides. The entire project was projected to cost about $30,000. The Otay Wine business continued until 1916, and then became

the Otay Winery and Saloon under new proprietors Joseph, Frank, John and Battison Filippi. It remained until 1919. The upper floors were furnished rooms, and beginning in 1916, the address was known as the Lincoln Hotel. Upon the departure of the Filippis, the winery became a secondhand goods store until 1923. In 1921, John Daneri sold the property to Anton Bochardo for $35,000. In the ensuing years, the first floor became a barber shop, a shoeshine business and a series of pool halls. Meanwhile the upstairs rooms were catering to a different type of clientele. In June of 1942, the city of San Diego filed charges against the owners of the Lincoln Hotel for Abatement of Nuisance, which included “prostitution, assignments, and lewdness.” The owners were ordered to close the establishment for a year and a half and sell all the furniture and musical instruments to satisfy a chattel mortgage on the property. It later reopened as the Hotel Rio, and in 1976, became the Pacific Hotel. In 1986, an earthquake caused a heavy ornamental lion’s head to tumble from the roof onto the roof of the hotel manager’s car. The car was ruined, but the lion’s head

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at 20 miles to the Gran Fondo at 98 miles. Riders will experience America’s Finest City and its surrounding mountains, beaches, deserts, and lakes. Secure your spot now by registering at sdgranfondo.com/register. For art lovers, make sure to swing by Little Italy’s Mission Federal ArtWalk on Saturday, April 25, and Sunday, April 26, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. The largest and longest-running arts festival in Southern California will feature more than 350 local, national and international artists. Visitors will have the opportunity

The Daneri Block/Lincoln Hotel 1913 536 Fifth Ave. Architectural Style: Victorian with elements of Art Nouveau Architect: Perley B. Hale

survived and was quickly picked up by a local transient. The gentleman, realizing his good fortune at being in the right place at the right time, quickly sold the lion’s head to an artist for $45. It has never been recovered. After restoration of the building in 1997, it once more became the Lincoln Hotel, providing low-income housing. The original leaded glass windows were restored, as well as the interior oak stairwell. Replicas of the original hotel balconies were additionally added. The Philippine Museum and Library occupied the basement until 2019, and there is additional retail space on the street level. —Sandee Wilhoit is the historian and lead tour guide for the Gaslamp Historical Foundation. She can be reached at swilhoit@gaslampfoundation.org. and performing arts entertainment and a beer and wine garden. The Piazza della Famiglia is alive and vibrant every weekend with live music and events. To stay connected with all Little Italy happenings, visit our events calendar on LittleItalySD.com and follow us on Instagram @LittleItalySD, Twitter @LittleItalySD and @ LittleItalySD. —Christopher Gomez has been Little Italy’s district manager since 2000. Reach him at chris@littleitalysd.com. To stay connected with Little Italy, check out what’s going on in the neighborhood by following on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook. For more information, visit LittleItalySD.com.

11 Epic adventure comes to Horton Plaza’s Lyceum Space THEATRE

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Shows produced by San Diego Repertory Theatre often tell epic stories in an intimate venue. Currently, at the Lyceum Space, is “House of Joy,” an action-adventure romance with a large scope. Taking place in 1600s India, the protagonist is a bodyguard, Hamida (Devereau Chumrau), for the Emperor’s Imperial Harem. She goes on a quest to aid the mistreated Queen Mariyam (Tamara Rodriguez) by helping her leave the harem forever. The production at Horton Plaza is directed by Artistic Director Sam Woodhouse and National Director’s Fellowship Director in Residence Arpita Mukherjee. “Woodhouse and I work pretty close together on all aspects of the show,” Mukherjee said.

National Director’s Fellowship Director in Residence Arpita Mukherjee (Courtesy photo) Mukherjee previously worked with the playwright Madhuri Shekar in New York and even staged a reading of her show, “Queen,” before the 2017 world premiere at the Victory Gardens Theater in Chicago. “House of Joy” is also a fairly new work and premiered in August 2019 at San Francisco’s California Shakespeare Theater (“Cal Shakes”). Aspects of Shekar’s writing that connect with Mukherjee are her sense of wit, use of strong female characters and messages about friendship. “Shekar pulls you in with humor, and then offers a gut punch and an invitation to question,” she said. In addition, Mukherjee is bringing “a dramaturgical perspective,” and is also bringing her extensive knowledge about Southeast Asia. “I’m from that part of the world [Mukherjee was born and grew up in Dehli] and have extensively studied that part of Southeast Asia,” she said. Some of the research she focused on included information about the Mughal Period. She is fascinated with how the period continues to leave an impact on India, specifically with art, culture, and language. The star of the story, Chumrau, learned a lot of interesting information about 17th-century India, after she was cast in the staging. She found parallels with 2020 during the process.

‘HOUSE OF JOY’ March 5-29 Wednesday and Sundays at 7 p.m.; Thursday, Friday and Saturdays at 8 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday matinees at 2 p.m. Lyceum Space Tickets start at $25 For tickets, visit sdrep.org or call 619-544-1000.

“India is depicted as a big capital that is thriving, and so much of it is built off of the backs of people that are not necessarily in charge,” she said. Shekar worked on her script shortly after the 2016 presidential election. “I think it is about the fall of salability of great empires,” Mukherjee said. “It’s lovely to recognize that there were great empires in the world before they were colonized.” In addition to the historical elements, action-heavy scenes are used throughout the theatrical event. Fight sequences involving Chumrau add to the grandness of the narrative. Chumrau did research in the martial arts style Kalaripayattu, also known as Kalari. Although Chumrau knows that theater is a different art form than film, she still says that the evening feels “cinematic and very Shakespearian.” Mukherjee gives credit to the behind-the-scenes team for adding to the visual and audio elements of the night, particularly costume designer Jennifer Brawn Gittings, sound designer Kevin Anthenill, and fight director Edgar Landa. Besides being a spectacle, the interpretation uses an ensemble entirely made up of artists of color. “It’s so exciting seeing people, particularly women of color, be badasses, beautiful, flawed, and able to transform,” Mukherjee said. “That’s something I never saw growing up in theater, and it is such a powerful element of this plot.” Chumrau is very happy that the San Diego Rep is presenting a fairly new show, that she views as gutsy.

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“It’s a risky story to tell and we’re doing it in a risky way,” she said. “That is what is so wonderful about this experience.” From the historical elements to the action, there are many reasons to be excited for the San Diego Rep’s latest, which is now in previews. Woodhouse and Mukherjee’s interpretation of Shekar’s script should appeal to San Diegans looking for a unique piece of theater. —David Dixon has written reviews and features for various print and online publications. You can reach him at Phase daviddixon0202@gmail.com. Star Devereau Chumrau in the action epic (Photo courtesy Peggy6.1” Ryan) TOU 7__San Diego Community News Network: Uptown News_RUN: 01/01/2020__TRIM: x 10.96”

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Before imbibing some Irish whiskey and good ol’ Irish food fare, you might want to kick off the St. Patrick’s holiday by going to the San Diego’s Largest St. Patrick’s Day Block Party 2020 on Saturday, March 14, from 2 p.m. to 11:55 p.m. Come celebrate shamROCK’s 26th year and paint the Gaslamp Quarter green with Irish fun across 50,000 square feet of green Astroturf, three stages, the shamROCK Shenanigans block and more. It’s located in the Gaslamp Quarter at Sixth Avenue between E and G streets. You can also partake in the annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade, dubbed the “largest parade west of the Mississippi,” on March 14, at 10:30 a.m., on Fifth Avenue at Laurel Street. Here you can

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Hennessey’s Tavern has been celebrating St. Patrick’s Day in La Jolla since 1976 (Photo courtesy Hennessey’s Tavern) join thousands of marchers and spectators celebrating the patron saint of Ireland. There will be more than 120 parade entries, floats, high school marching bands, police and fire department units, dancing groups, equestrian units, clowns, dignitaries and honorees, representatives from Ireland, as well as classic cars, Irish setters and more.

IRISH FESTIVAL IN BALBOA PARK From 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and following the parade, visit the Irish Festival in Balboa Park (Sixth and Maple) featuring live entertainment. In the morning, there will be Irish step dancers followed by a full afternoon lineup of Irish folk singers and bands. All day there will be craft booths, a Celtic Food Village and other food booths, a beer garden, and a kid’s zone.

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In La Jolla, one of the most popular places to enjoy St. Patrick’s Day is at Hennessey’s Tavern, located at 7811 Herschel Ave. The venue has been serving up Irish hospitality since 1976 and will do the same on St. Paddy’s Day. You can order a St. Patrick’s Day 2020 men’s or women’s T-shirt before they are history for $18 plus tax and shipping, too. Stop by for Irish nachos, a Dublin burger, as well as Irish whiskey, Irish coffee, beers and more. The location will be offering traditional Irish fare including shepherd’s pie, fish ’n chips, Irish stew, corned beef and cabbage dinners, corned beef and Reuben sandwiches in addition

to its regular menu. It will also be offering “buy-one, get-onefree hamburgers” including the special burger of the month, The Irishman.

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The Gaslamp District has numerous Irish pubs where you can pub hop from one to another including Patrick’s Gaslamp Pub at 428 F St. The rocking pub has live music and has been in the same historic location since 1933. The Field Irish Pub at 544 Fifth Ave. offers traditional Irish pub grub and pints from 11-2 a.m. The staff invites all to enjoy a pint on its “favorite holiday,” which of course is St. Patrick’s Day. The Dubliner at 554 Fourth Ave. is a traditional hangout where St. Patrick’s Day is celebrated with Irish and American “pub grub, live music, and sports on TV plus local and imported brews.”

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St. Patrick’s Day arrives on Tuesday, March 17, and you best be ready. Whether you truly are of Irish descent or just want to be Irish for the day, there’s plenty of activities and places to drop by to celebrate the popular holiday. While it’s now a nearly global celebration, it was first created to honor St Patrick, an Ireland patron from the fifth century. Several local bars and pubs are orchestrating various events and specials so put on your green attire, order some corned beef and cabbage, and a pint of Guinness along with the rest of the revelers come this St. Paddy’s Day. According to Dan Lang, general manager at Hennessey’s Tavern in La Jolla, this is the biggest day of the year for the venue by far. Some of his favorite Irish sayings include: “Eirinn go Brach,” which translated in English is, “Ireland forever”; “slainte!” which means “cheers!” or “cheers to your health”; and “ni neart go cur le cheile,” which means, “there is no strength without unity.” And a couple of his personal favorites: “If you’re lucky enough to be Irish, you’re lucky enough!” “May you be at the gates of heaven an hour before the devil knows your dead”

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After you have had your share of Gaslamp District pubs, head to Hooleys Public House with locations in El Cajon and La Mesa at 500 Grossmont Center Drive, No. 247. Both pubs showcase “authentic decor from Ireland, including polished brass whiskey stills and old church pews that have been repurposed to create the bar.” On St. Patrick’s Day, join the team for a pint and St. Patrick’s Day celebrations. Enjoy live music at both pubs starting at 3 p.m. Have fun, be safe and enjoy the many St. Patrick’s Day happenings!

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Saturday, March 7 ‘Alice in Wonderland’ For families with young children, be sure not to miss City Ballet’s final Family Ballet Saturday of the season, a fun and interactive way to introduce young children to the world of classical ballet. 1:30 p.m. fun activities in the lobby. 2 p.m. show starts. $25. Spreckels Theatre.

OH! San Diego BBQ at Truax Lofts The San Diego Architectural Foundation and Nakhshab Development & Design, Inc add to this year’s OH! San Diego events with a community BBQ at Truax Lofts in Bankers Hill. Attendees will have the opportunity to explore the innovative architecture and design of this unique OH! tour site while enjoying DJ entertainment, complimentary food and drinks, games and more in the development’s courtyard. Tours from 10 a.m.4 p.m. Barbecue from noon-3 p.m. Attendees are encouraged to RSVP at modern@nakhshab. com. The event is free and open to the public. 2517 Union St. Busker Festival A beloved annual Seaport Village tradition, the Busker Festival, in partnership with the Port of San Diego, celebrates the extraordinary talents of street performers from around the world. In addition to live music all weekend long, the festival headlines spectacular acts like sword-swallowing, flame-throwing, acrobatics, juggling and more! Eccentric entertainers will contend for the People’s Choice Award — a prestigious honor that’s determined by audience members. Free admission. Saturday, March 7, and Sunday, March 8, from noon to 6 p.m. at Seaport Village. ‘Naked Mole Rat Gets Dressed’ Through Sunday, March 8 Junior Theatre will present the San Diego debut of “Naked Mole Rat Gets Dressed: The Rock Experience,” based on the popular children’s book by Mo Willems, Feb. 28-March 8, at the Casa del Prado Theatre. Tickets are $16 for adults, $14 for youth, seniors, and military. Performances are at 7 p.m. on Fridays and 2 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays through March 8. Pajama night is Friday, March 6, at 7 p.m. – wear your jammies and take home a

prize! Additionally, we will have a sensory-friendly performance on Saturday, March 7, at 11 a.m. and an ASL-interpreted performance on Saturday, March 7, at 2 p.m. For tickets and more information, visit juniortheatre. com, or call the box office at 619-239-8355.

Sunday, March 8 March for Black Women San Diego M4BWSD, in solidarity with accomplices and allies, marches for a better San Diego for black women centering on racial justice, economic power, health equity, and social sustainability to create a better San Diego for black women that will be a better San Diego for all. 10-10:45 a.m. rally at Euclid and Logan. 11 a.m.-noon march from Euclid and Logan to Kennedy Neighborhood Park. Noon-2 p.m. closing program artists and speakers at Kennedy Neighborhood Park, 4825 Ocean View Blvd.

Thursday, March 12 San Diego Job Fair Bring 10-15 resumes and dress business professional for a free event for job seekers. Job opportunities include sales reps, account managers and human resources. 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at DoubleTree San Diego Hotel Circle. Japanese Friendship Garden concert series: Rob Thorsen Enjoy music in a small, intimate environment at the Japanese Friendship Garden. Come and hear jazz bassist Rob Thorsen, who created the "Jazz, an American Art Form" education program and is a teacher at Young Lions Jazz Conservatory. All tickets come with access to the garden half an hour before the show. Beverages and snacks will be available at the event. Tickets are $20. 7 p.m.

Friday, March 13 Pride Night with the San Diego Gulls Join the San Diego Gulls Hockey Club, San Diego Pride, and the You Can Play Project for Pride Night with the Gulls to celebrate and highlight the LGBTQ community in San Diego as the Gulls take on the San Jose Barracudas at Pechanga Arena San Diego! All fans will have the opportunity to enjoy $2 Bud Light Friday, with Bud Lights on sale at the game for just $2 until 8:30 p.m.! For each ticket sold, the Gulls will donate $5 back to San Diego Pride's program She Fest. The first 100 ticket purchasers will be

invited to participate in a postgame photo at center ice immediately following the Gulls game! Additionally, a first intermission Zamboni ride will be raffled off to one lucky winner! 7 p.m. Tickets start at $24. Pop Culture Science: The Social Science of 'Get Out' Join the Fleet Science Center and Comic-Con Museum for a sneak peek at the new program series, Pop Culture Science. This exciting new series will explore the science behind everything we love about pop culture, from films, TV shows, comics, books, toys, to fandom and more. Join us on Friday, March 13, for a good Friday the 13th scare as we watch “Get Out.” Before the movie, we will hear from Dr. Phillip Serrato from San Diego State University as he uses “Get Out” to explain why some horror movies scare us so deeply, why some people seek out horror films and how horror films offer audiences new types of knowledge that can prove disturbing or downright scary. Admission is $5. 7-9:30 p.m. RSVP at bit.ly/3cagEYb.

which contained California’s first Spanish fort and mission, as well as a military field hospital and adjacent cemetery, which reportedly still contains the unmarked graves of at least 30 of San Diego’s first “Unknown Soldiers.” Visit other modern memorial markers to the Serra Palm and the nearby La Playa Trail and Derby Dike. 5-6:30 p.m. at House of Spain, 2168 Pan American Road East in the Balboa Park Palisades area. Tiki Nation Freaky Geeky Ukulele Jam The Comic-Con Museum presents a new quarterly event: The Comic-Con Museum Tiki Nation Freaky Geeky Ukulele Jam. We want to keep it weird so be sure to come in your best costume. You might just win a prize! You don't need to play ukulele to come. Bring your geeky friends and make a night of it. Bring your ukulele if you have one. We also have a limited number of loaner ukuleles for the event. We will be hosting a free educational "Introduction to the Ukulele" mini-workshop before the ukulele jam from 1:30-2:30 p.m. PST at the Comic-Con Museum. The Tiki Nation Freaky Geeky Ukulele Play-along will happen from 5-7 p.m.

Thursday, March 19

Yächtley Crëw Known as “the Titans of Soft Rock,” the group sings some of the ’70s and ’80s biggest soft rock hits. Tickets are $24 day of at the Music Box. Doors open at 8 p.m. Show starts at 9 p.m.

Saturday, March 14 San Diego ShamROCK Saint Patrick’s Day block party from 2 p.m. to midnight. A full day of Celtic-inspired festivities and new memories await as three stages of live entertainment take to the streets of the Gaslamp Quarter! General admission is $69. Proceeds benefit the Gaslamp Quarter Historical Association.

Sunday, March 15 ‘Garden of the Dead’ Lecture The House of Spain is sponsoring a lecture. Learn about the sacrifices made by members of the historic Sacred Expedition to establish Spain’s presence in California from 1769 to 1774.Visit the sites of the Spanish Camp,

‘Figlia Mia’ “Daughter of Mine” is the story of a young girl torn between two mothers, of imperfect motherhood and inextricable bonds, struggling with overwhelming feelings and dealing with wounds. Director Laura Bispuri examines the accommodations women make, independent of the laws or judgment of men, but mainly she questions what it means to be a good mother. Part of the Italian Film Festival at the Museum of Photographic Arts. Tickets are $12. 7:30 p.m.

Women in Blue Luncheon The San Diego Police Foundation will gather San Diego business and community leaders to celebrate and honor female law enforcement leaders at the 10th annual Women in Blue luncheon at the Hilton San Diego Bayfront Hotel, 1 Park Blvd., San Diego, CA from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

Individual tickets for the luncheon are $125 and tables are $1,250.

Saturday, March 21 Master Gardener Spring Seminar Wondering what plants make the most sense for San Diego gardens? Want to grow magnificent roses and stunning succulents in the same backyard? Tired of losing your harvest to bugs and hungry wildlife? Then master the art of gardening San Diego style with the UCCE Master Gardener Program of San Diego County at the annual Spring Seminar “Learn, Plant, Grow!” from 8 a.m.- 3:30 p.m. at the San Diego County Operations Center. The classes, workshops and exhibits will be located at 5515 Farnham St., San Diego, CA 92123. Full event details, class fees and the registration form can be found here: mastergardenerssandiego.org/ seminar.

Enneagram expert live Best-selling Enneagram author and renowned speaker, Ian Cron, will be live at Balboa Theatre in San Diego on Saturday, March 21, for the first-ever live recording of his popular podcast, “Typology.” Typology is a podcast that explores the mystery of the human personality and how we can use the Enneagram typing system as a tool to become our most authentic selves. 8 p.m. at Balboa Theatre. Tickets start at $26. ‘Holding Tight’ PGK DANCE in “Holding Tight” features Kymberly Kellems’ new work “Foreign,” an intricate, compelling group work in her robust, athletic, driving style that keeps audiences on the edge of their seat. March 21, at 7:30 p.m., and March 22, at 2 p.m. Lyceum Theatre. $35 general admission. ‘Garden of the Dead’ Walk A historian-led guided walk through Presidio Park’s historic “Garden of the Dead.” Learn about the sacrifices made by members of the historic Sacred Expedition to establish Spain’s presence in California from 1769 to 1774.Visit the sites of the Spanish Camp, which contained California’s first Spanish fort and mission, as well as a military field hospital and adjacent cemetery, which reportedly still contains the unmarked graves of at least 30 of San Diego’s first “Unknown Soldiers.” Visit other modern memorial markers to the

Serra Palm and the nearby La Playa Trail and Derby Dike. Meet at the foot of Presidio Hill, at the corner of Taylor Street and Presidio Drive. The event is free. Free RSVP to the House of Spain at rsvp2hos@gmail.com. 9-11 a.m.

Thursday, March 26

Season Kick-Off Opening Day After-Party The fun doesn’t stop after the ninth inning this year. Following the Padres first home game, head to 10 Barrel Brewing Co. for their first-ever opening day after-party, complete with food, beer, Padres memorabilia raffles and live music on the roof from Jet West from 5:30 to 8 p.m. The $15 ticket includes a beer, hot dog and one shot to dunk the brewer. Proceeds from the dunk tank and raffle benefit the Clearity Foundation, which is dedicated to improving treatment options for ovarian cancer patients. ‘Intelligent Lives’ screening Point Loma Nazarene University is hosting a screening of the new documentary “Intelligent Lives.” The film challenges the idea of intelligence and the limits placed on people with intellectual disabilities. 7-9 p.m. at 3900 Lomaland Drive. Complimentary tickets available.

Friday, March 27 Squirrel Nut Zippers Platinum-selling jazz rockers Squirrel Nut Zippers are celebrating the 25th anniversary of their landmark debut album “The Inevitable” with a tour that hits the Music Box on March 27. Doors open at 8 p.m. Show starts at 9 p.m. $37 day of tickets.

Saturday, March 28 DJ Jae Murphy Jae Murphy is Jason Derulo's official DJ, tour DJ for both Problem and Eric Bellinger, and an executive producer and songwriter based in Los Angeles. General admission starts at $15. Bottle service is also available for purchase. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. at Fluxx, 500 Fourth Ave.

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That vision can now be seen in the form of a mural gracing a formerly empty wall on J Street between 16th and 17th. So, what exactly does it take to turn an empty brick wall into a piece of neighborhood character? In this case, it was a group of 30-plus volunteers, the artistic guidance of a local nonprofit organization, a table full of paint, and the collaboration of the Downtown San Diego Partnership. The mural’s concept — which features three women holding signs that read, “She is loved! She is free! She is strong!” — is the creation of a group of female students who also participated in its painting. The girls met with two artists from nonprofit Concrete and Canvas, lead artist Julio Olvera and assistant artist Miguel Zepeda, in advance of the installation to share their ideas and work together to create a vision they all loved. Once the girls approved the mock-up of the art piece and agreed that it represented their ideas, the design was produced and prepped for installation. The students were connected to the project through a

The blank wall before the mural collaboration between Concrete and Canvas and the Downtown San Diego Partnership Clean & Safe program. Concrete and Canvas creates opportunities for arts education and mentorship that bring hope and opportunity to local neighborhoods — often through the installation of murals. Beyond the delivery of a beautiful piece of public art, Concrete and Canvas uses arts education as a vehicle to help students find their voice, cultivate a shared vision, and develop the art and life skills to bring that vision to life. “Helping the kids explore the creative process is one of the most rewarding things about our work

The design for the mural with Concrete and Canvas. Not only does it give them the opportunity to express themselves and fine-tune their artistic perspective, it also teaches them how to work creatively as a team,” said Carlos Nicasio, founder of Concrete and Canvas. “And how often does a group project get to be converted into a piece of artwork for the whole community to enjoy? It’s such a special opportunity to share their talent and make a difference.” This paired naturally with the commitment to community enhancement that is part of the Downtown Partnership Clean & Safe team’s mission of keeping Downtown’s neighborhoods clean, safe and thriving. So, they

joined forces. The Downtown Partnership Clean & Safe helped provide the blank canvas and Concrete and Canvas brought the artistic skills, expertise and education to help the young artists be successful. “Public art is a powerful way to create a sense of community and neighborhood identity. Especially when it’s created with the heart and inspiration of students in our region,” said Alonso Vivas, executive director of the Clean & Safe program. “We are proud of every mural we have helped install to bring additional ‘wow moments’ and vibrancy to each of Downtown’s unique neighborhoods. We hope it brings joy to

Volunteers work on painting the mural early Saturday morning in February. (Photos courtesy San Diego Downtown Partnership)

East Village and Downtown visitors and residents.” How does this team celebrate the successful installation of a mural? By immediately diving into the next project in another neighborhood. Sean Warner, director of Community Enhancement for Downtown Partnership Clean & Safe, is already hard at work on another new mural in the Columbia District. This one in collaboration with Pandr Design Co., a team of San Diego-based female artists whose unapologetic, bold artwork can already be found brightening up several corridors in Downtown. “Our approach to these kinds of community enhancement projects is always to take into consideration the unique character of each neighborhood first,” said Warner. “We want something that’s going to be not only beautiful and transformative for our public spaces, but representative of the character of the Columbia neighborhood.” While this piece is still in design, it’s guaranteed to bring another Instagram-able, stop-andappreciate-the-beauty-of-ourDowntown moment to the neighborhood. Helping turn our public spaces into moments of joy and signal to residents, industry and visitors alike that Downtown’s neighborhoods are thriving. —Sarah Brothers is the director of Marketing & Communications at Downtown San Diego Partnership.

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create an identity and a marker. We have a lot of pocket neighborhoods, and each one has a different flavor and a different feel,” said Christopher Gomez, the district manager of Little Italy. It took three years for the Normal Street walkway by the Pride flag to sport the rainbow. It only came to life because Council member Chris Ward’s office pushed past hurdles from the city and federal government. With the pilot program completed, there is now a much clearer path forward for neighborhoods trying to demonstrate their uniqueness with a splash of paint. The city has now implemented a creative crosswalk program that should mean neighborhoods do not have to wait for three years for approval. Gomez explained that other communities have the applications used in Hillcrest. They are able to copy and paste those applications and just tweak the content, a time- and cost-saving practice.

An initial concept of the crosswalk in City Center outside the Children’s Museum (Rendering courtesy San Diego Downtown Partnership)

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Gomez said Little Italy is getting final bids before painting three intersections along India Street. After initially rejecting plans to decorate the crosswalk, the city agreed to the new creative crosswalk program as long as they are continental crosswalks, meaning there is a thick white horizontal stripe between each solid colored stripe. “Hopefully we can get more creative in the future but it‘s a great start,” said Sean Warner, San Diego Downtown Partnership’s director of community enhancement.

and approval of federal traffic engineers,” said Councilman Ward. “Our city staff, which is responsibly making sure that the city is not in a liable place, had some reservations, even though they knew that other cities were [adding rainbow crosswalks]. A lot of other cities were just snubbing the federal guidelines.” The federal guidelines call for all crosswalks being white with particular patterns and dimensions. “The federal government has been unhappy with a number of cities using color, using rainbow crosswalks.... Personally, I think that the federal guidelines probably need to both come into the times but also need to apply some common sense,” Ward said. After a lot of back-and-forth, Ward was able to reach a compromise with the city staff and city engineer that allowed color between the white bars of a continental crosswalk. Ward’s staff also proactively reached out to other cities with colorful crosswalks, like Sacramento, West Hollywood and Long Beach, to ask safety questions. “There were no more impacts. There were no more pedestrian hits or other injuries. There was no impact because there was a rainbow crosswalk installed at that intersection,” he said.

That comforted the city and allowed his team to move forward with the creative crosswalk program and launch the pilot project in Hillcrest. Under the new creative crosswalk program, four of the six neighborhoods represented by San Diego Downtown Partnership are planning on installing their own crosswalks: East Village at 14th and J streets, Marina at Island and Front Street (across from Children’s Museum), City Center at Third and B streets (near Civic Theatre), and Columbia at B Street and Columbia. Stakeholders in each neighborhood helped develop the color scheme for each project. The City Center and Columbia crosswalks already have funding so they will likely come online first. “Right now, you walk around Downtown San Diego, you don‘t see a lot of color,” Warner said. His job is to bring more joy and whimsy to the streets in addition to making them cleaner and safer. “We‘re advocating for a more engaging streetscape.” Warner believes that bringing color and art to the street will enhance community identity — making people proud of where they live.

are provided online, including in Braille and large print • Phone: Response can be made by phone. Depending on the language preferred (12 languages plus English), there is a toll-free number a resident can call. Call the Census Bureau Customer Service Center at 800-923-8282. • Paper Questionnaire Form: If requested, a paper form can be provided in Spanish and English, as part of the update/leave campaign and for those who do not receive mail at their physical address. • In-Person: In-person home visits by official Census enumerators will begin in April 2020

to visit college students who live on campus, people living in senior centers, and others who live among large groups of people. In May 2020, Census enumerators will begin visiting homes that haven’t responded to the 2020 Census by April 30, 2020, to help make sure everyone is counted. If you are filling out the Census for your residence, you should count everyone who is living there as of April 1, 2020. Be certain to count babies and children (all ages), close or extended family members, people who are not related to you, and people staying with you without a permanent place to live.

The contrast between the color and white helped waylay concerns the new crosswalks would be less visible and possibly contribute to vehicle versus pedestrian collisions. There were additional issues with being compliant with the Federal Highway Administration (FHA). “[FHA has] a particular guide called a Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices and a lot of states and cities and others model many of their standards. When I say model, we still have some flexibility to draft our own standards under the guidance

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The proposals for the three intersections getting Italian flag crosswalks in Little Italy (Illustrations courtesy Little Italy Association)

How to take the 2020 census The Census provides vital information about the nation’s growing population and infrastructure, which impacts the everyday lives of all persons living in the United States. Census data is used to allocate funding for communities, ensure public safety, and plan new schools and hospitals. People use Census data to decide where to open businesses and offices, which create jobs. The 2020 Census is the first census to rely heavily on digital response, but will still have phone, mail, and wifi-enabled

kiosk options available before enumerators are sent door-to-door. Starting in mid-March 2020, households will receive an invitation in the mail informing them of the options for filling out the Census questionnaire. The invitation will contain a unique ID number to use when filling out the Census. However, if you misplace your number, you can still take the Census using your home address. Once the invitation arrives you can respond for your home in one of four ways:

• Online: Complete the questionnaire at the official website, my2020census.gov on your desktop computer or mobile device, or through Questionnaire Assistance Centers and Kiosks hosted by libraries, governments, and community groups at various locations around the region. A full list of locations will be posted to countme2020.org in the next few weeks. The online self-response form is provided in 12 languages plus English, and 59 other language assistance guides

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