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San Diego native Frankie Sciuto is the general manager of Downtown’s Side Bar, one of the more popular nightspots in the Gaslamp Quarter. He’s hanging out in the front bar room with his vice president of nightlife operations, Pablo Aguilar. As they go over business, he multitasks by sampling a new craft cocktail offered up by his mixologist. “It’s sweet, is it supposed to be sweet?” he asks. The bartender nods as Sciuto studies the flavor. This is typical of Sciuto’s hands-on style of management at Side Bar.

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Port of San Diego U.S. Sand Sculpting Challenge and Dimensional Art Exposition heads to town Labor Day weekend.

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Whilesomeartists choose watercolors, oil paints, or other favorite mediums, a select few prefer sand.Almost like the kind you

stomp around in at the beach, just better. And if you love to watch talented artists in action, you might want to attend the upcoming annual Port of San Diego U.S.

Sand Sculpting Challenge and Dimensional Art Exposition headed to San Diego’s Downtown waterfront from Aug. 31 through SEE SANDCASTLES, Page 4

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Side Bar’s vice president of nightlife operations, Pablo Aguilar, and General Manager Frankie Sciuto

Nothing is official and everything is on the table. This sums up sentiments shared in recent weeks from a cross-section of officials as longrange plans for the aging Naval Base Point Loma Old Town Campus are going under the microscope. The Navy Region Southwest, which has oversight of Point Loma’s various properties, has agreed to enter into a

Side Bar recently went through a complete remodel where it had to be shut down for a few months. Now, with summer in full swing, the nightspot is up and running with a whole new look and feel. The vibe is very high end with the ambiance of a modern Las Vegas nightclub. Sciuto had a big part in coming up with the new vision, but also credits his team with helping to see it through.

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Nature play is back with new exploration area

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When I was growing up, we played outdoors all day long. Luring crabs into our nets with a chicken neck on a string;collecting wagons full of chestnuts to throw at each other as friendly fire;playing hide-and-seek under huge pine trees, sharing the secret space with anescapee chicken. Today, kids mostly play inside in front of their computers, televisions, cell phones and iPads. And when they do go to a playground, there’s the same old stuff: plastic slides, fake rock-climbing walls and concrete animals with hot rubber surfacing below.(The exception being the playground at Waterfront Park that every adult probably wishes they could play in.) Recently the city of San Diego opened a Nature Exploration Area (NEA), one of the first of its kind in a municipal park in San Diego County. Above Florida Canyon, south of the tennis courts at Morley Field in Balboa Park, this new type of play area was designed with nature in mind. Said landscape architectShamli Tarbell, park designer, “This isa place where kids can explore, build and play in a safe, natural environment.” It features a fort-building area with natural building materials such as branches, reeds, pinecones and tree cookies (1-inchthick log rounds), along with a large log and boulder-climbing area. Unfortunately, these types of natural spaces, where you can build a fort, make a mess or scramble on rocks and logs are getting harder to come by, said Tarbell. To start the process of developing this NEA, in the fall of 2015, the city of San Diego’s Parks and Recreation Department created an internal group called the Committee of Change. Under former Director Herman Parker, the committee was tasked with finding out how the city of San Diego could create more natural spaces for exploration within our city parks. The outcome was the Nature Play Initiative — envisioned to provide opportunities for youth to play and explore in natural settings within our city parks; to help kids reconnect with nature, promoting fitness and creativity through play in natural dynamic environments. “Past generations grew up with a lot more access to nature and were allowed more freedom to explore independently,” said Parker. “Kids today are generally more ‘plugged-in’ with limited access or connection to nature.” There are numerous studies supporting the benefits of kids spending time in nature including higher test scores, improved health (prevents obesity and alleviates ADD) and care and respect for nature.

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The average cost of a new playground is upwards of $300,000. Parker tasked the committee with the daunting challenge of creating the pilot NEA for less than $15,000. Significantly less expensive than traditional playgrounds, NEAs can be almost anywhere. From existing parks and open space to vacant lots, nature playgrounds can be implemented throughout San Diego. The park uses materials the Parks and Rec Department can easily, and cheaply, procure. Large logs were salvaged from city parks when a huge windstorm knocked down over 300 trees. Massive boulders were repurposed from a local decommissioned beach project. Sand from an old playground was salvaged to create a new sandbox digging area instead of sending it to the landfill. Native and drought-tolerant trees and shrubs from the city’s Balboa Park Nursery were added to create shade and interest. Other than engineered wood chips for safety surfacing and decomposed

granite for access to the site, all materials were free and creatively repurposed for nature play. The NEA is intended to whet a kid’s appetite for more adventure in nature and the adjacent trail system facilitates the opportunity for miles of hiking and exploration. Morley Field is also located within a highly urban area and the committee wanted to ensure the play area would be within reach of kids who may not have a lot of experience outside in nature. “I often see families here constructing forts or whipping up kitchen-play ‘foods’ with the natural loose materials we provided at the site,” said Tarbell. “There are a few constructed elements to serve as a rough framework, but the site is really designed to encourage creativity and imaginative play.” Vertical branches set in the ground create the frame for weaving in branches and reeds to create a log cabin-like fort. Tree cookies often serve as plates while sand, cobble, wild berries and pinecones serve as pretend “foods.” Upright boulders with

natural notches support branches for a small lean-to-style fort. “One thing can be expected in this area,”explained Tarbell. “Every time you visit, you will find different forts and structures created in different ways and places. Come and make your own!” What especially interests Tarbell is the programming that can be developed to go along with the design of the nature parks at Morley Field and another at Golden Hill Park. “As a public agency, we have the opportunity to connect programming with design that you can’t do in the private sector, where I often found myself wanting to design things to be programmed but that was never part of our scope.” Explained Tarbell, “here at Parks and Rec we can talk to the kids and parents and develop nature-based programs with them to dynamically activate the space. In addition to free play, at the Rec Center at Golden Hills, kids can take part in nature play activities like crafts and mud play.” Landscape Architect Ilisa Goldman of Rooted in Place

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Landscape Architecture + Consulting, and a temporary expert professional with the County of San Diego’s Live Well San Diego vision, donated her time and considerable expertise to this project, providing technical assistance to the city in the creation of this first NEA area. A champion of nature-based experiences, Goldman has been an advocate for more NEAs in San Diego. The Nature Exploration Area is in the Morley Field area of Balboa Park (2221 Morley Field Drive, San Diego, CA 92104), directly south of the Balboa Park Tennis Club and about ½ mile east of the San Diego Zoo. The other is at Golden Hills Park and Tarbell is currently working with Parks and Rec crews on the Jennifer Jones Memorial NEA at Gershwin Neighborhood Park in Clairemont. —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.v

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non-binding memorandum of understanding, or MOU, with the San Diego Association of Governments on the 70-acre Old Town site. While the MOU on paper is between the U.S. Navy and SANDAG, other governing entities — including the City of San Diego — also have stepped up to the plate and expressed interest in helping pave a path forward for the Old Town Campus. Conceptually, a number of possibilities have been floated for all or portions of the Old Town Campus. SANDAG has been advocating for the use of a portion of the site for a “Grand Central Station” that could serve as an important transportation hub that could connect the trolley system to the airport. Other reuse possibilities for portions of the campus include a hybrid, mixed-use development scenario that could bring more housing, office space and retail to Downtown. The MOU, officially signed July 10, outlines why the Navy is exploring different options for the Old Town campus at this time. “The existing space is currently underutilized and is functionally obsolescent, given the 1940s-era facilities’ design,” a passage within the document states. The active areas of the Old Town Campus currently function

Old Town Campus map (Photo courtesy SANDAG) as space for cybersecurity and other related efforts through such programs as the Naval Information Warfare Systems Command, or NAVWAR. Officials said the MOU is intentionally designed to be open-ended with few specific timetables in place. Jessica Gonzales, a spokeswoman with SANDAG, said the MOU will remain active for as long as necessary. Further information, she said, will come to light as needed. “It’s still early in the process,” Gonzales said when asked about a possible timeline. Officials in the Navy’s public information office indicated a range of efforts, including public input sessions, will take place in the road ahead before decisions are made. While the future of the Navy’s Old Town Campus is not solidified

at this point, officials at a recent news conference said the MOU in place will serve as an important instrument in exploring the full range of options — including, but not limited to, the Grand Central Station scenario. At the news conference, held the day the MOU was signed, Mayor Kevin Faulconer said he viewed it as a win for all parties involved. “Redeveloping this property is an important opportunity to potentially grow the Navy’s footprint, and create good-paying jobs,” Faulconer said. Speaking to the transportation hub, Faulconer also said the MOU is “a golden opportunity … to explore building what some of the world’s greatest cities have already done, and what we deserve here in San Diego.” At the event, Cpt. Mark Edelson, commanding officer with the

sdnews.com Naval Facilities Engineering Command in the Southwest Region, said the military branch has been actively looking at ways to optimize use of the Old Town Campus for a number of years. “This agreement, this MOU, gives us a framework to work with the City of San Diego,” Edelson said. “The Navy needs to develop [the campus] for war-fighting purposes to protect the country. If we can have a framework to collaborate and communicate on the redevelopment of this site … that is a wonderful opportunity.” While the Navy will determine the ultimate next steps for the Old Town Campus, Steve Vaus, chair of the board overseeing SANDAG, said he looks forward to having the organization have a seat at the table as well. “Shoulder to shoulder, we’ll move closer to have a transportation system that meets the needs of every person in every part of the community, all while ensuring the Navy has what it needs to keep America safe,” Vaus, mayor of Poway, said at the news conference. Navy officials have indicated plans of posting periodic updates on the redevelopment reviews of the Old Town Campus at their official website, cnic.navy.mil/ regions/cnrsw.html. — Dave Fidlin is a freelance journalist with a special affinity for San Diego and its people. Contact him at dave.fidlin@thinkpost.net.v

Cox adds Prime Video app to Contour TV “The Man in the High Castle.”

Wondering which TV show or movie to watch when you have some time to unwind? Cox Communications just made it even easier to find a new favorite show with its recent launch of Prime Video on Cox Contour TV. Prime Video joins Netflix, YouTube, NPR One and others in the Contour TV library of apps. Cox Contour video customers can use their voice remote control to easily and quickly access their Prime Video subscription to watch critically acclaimed shows such as “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel” directly on their televisions. Other popular Originals include “Hanna,” “Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan,” “Guava Island,” “Homecoming,” and

“There’s no need for a secondary device or input switch,” said Suzanne Schlundt, vice president of field marketing. “Similar to Contour’s other integrated apps including Netflix, YouTube and iHeart Radio, all you have to do is speak into your voice remote control and say things like ‘Prime Video’ or ‘Mrs. Maisel,’ and Cox Contour will take you to your Prime Video programming.” Prime Video can also be accessed in the “Apps” section of the Contour guide. “Contour has become one of the most innovative platforms in cable,” said Schlundt. “By adding the Prime Video app to Contour, Cox continues to make it incredibly easy for customers to access all the programming they love in one place.” Popular Prime Video TV shows include: “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel” (2 Seasons) This winner of eight Emmy Awards tells the story of Midge Maisel, a

perfect 1950s housewife with two kids whose life gets turned upside down when her husband leaves her. Instead of falling to pieces, Midge surprises everyone she knows by taking the stage and becoming one of New York City’s most colorful stand-up comics. “Hanna” (1 Season) Based on the 2011 film of the same name, “Hanna” is a brooding thriller about a young girl raised by her father in isolation in the woods and trained to be a lethal assassin. Thrust into the real world with no sense of social normalcy, Hanna skillfully dodges an off-book CIA agent while searching for the truth about her identity. “Jack Ryan” (1 Season) This political action thriller follows CIA analyst Jack Ryan, a character from Tom Clancy’s well-established “Ryanverse,” who is pulled from the safety of his desk job to work in the field.

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Sept. 2. The event will take place at the Broadway Pier and Pavilion located at 1000 N. Harbor Drive. “This is an absolutely amazing event and fun time for families and everyone during the Labor Day weekend,” said co-founder JoyceSummer. “It really is a lot of fun and the sculptors are truly gifted,” said her husbandand co-founder Gordon Summer. “The sand is brought in a few days before the event and we try to have a caravan of tow trucks come onto the pier in two phases.The first is for sponsors’ sculptures and a second phase happens a few days later for the competitors.” “It’s a very dramatic opening to the event,” added Joyce.

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Considered among the top 20 must-see seaside festivals in the world by American Express and included in USA Today’s 10 best, this is indeed one of the world’s most prominent sand-sculpting competitions to attend. It is alsothe focal point of activities that draw more than 200,000 visitors to the beautiful Embarcadero and Broadway cruise ship pier. As for the competition,it will be among 12 world master sculptors who will carve solo for four days to create museum-quality sculptures as high as 15 feet tall and weighing more than 20,000 pounds. “These are among the best sand artists in the world challenging some of the best in the U.S. In addition, three teams of four recreate the U.S. Open Sandcastle Competition that ran from 19802011. In all, there are 20 amazing sculptures,” Gordon said.

THEME IS ‘WONDER’

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Wonderfront 2019 campaign, Joyce explained. Sculptors will interpret this theme as they wish, from ephemeral ideas like “curiosity” to the greatest wonders of the world, or even whimsical renditions of Stevie Wonder or Wonder Woman. Gordon said it also lets patrons view the sculptures up close. The couple has been involved in the sand event since 2006 but took it over and madeit their own in 2012.They renamed it and movedthe event to the pier from ImperialBeach.

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As for the sculptors, there are only about 50 in the world who create at this level and get paid to compete (this year’s prize and appearance money in San Diego is $60,000), Gordon said. “Many started out in sand because they wanted totest their ideas before doing permanentsculpture like marble,” he said. “But they stuck with sand because they liked it and the fact that it is temporary art. Once it’s done, it’s pretty much destroyed and they just move onto wherever they are going …Brussels, Korea, Paris, they are a veryclose group and travel together and get a huge kick out of it.” Some of the world master sand artists who have participated in the event in the past praised it. “The sand here on this pier in San Diego is incredible. It holds together so well, and it is so strong; you can do anything with it. Right here is where I make the most daring designs and push the sand to incredible shapes that would be impossible anywhere else. On top of that we have some of the world’s best sculptors making their best

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works. Every year, I look forward to seeing the amazing sculptures of this competition,” said Thomas Koet, of Melbourne, Florida. “Sand sculpture is a test—it can flow like a dance or feel like a wrestling match. It is an exhilarating, physical, and creative endeavor; a wonderful process and an awe-inspiring product; a means of calm focus, and a cause of frustration. Remember— no magic, no tricks— just effort and desire,” added Dan Belcher of St. Louis. “Creating with my peers in San Diego and all over the world provides me with continuous possibilities to learn,” said Dmitry Klimenko of St. Petersburg, Russia. “When my hands touch the material, when my heart opens to give life, when my head is illuminated by light, I become the co-creator of the universe. An artist is one who spiritualizes matter,”said Melineige Beauregard of Montreal, Quebec.

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In additionto the sand sculptures, there will be the annual Dimensional Art Exposition where artists from as far as New Mexico and Montana exhibit and sell one-of-a-kind works of art. Visitors will be able to check out 2,000 items including handmade clothing and accessories, wood carvings and metal designs,

beautiful gourds, glass art, jewelry, quilled greeting cards, ceramics and much more to buy and take home.

TRANSPORTATION AND PARKING According to event planners, new transportation and user-friendly parking options make getting to and from the event easy. MTS trolleys and buses, the North County Coaster and Amtrak trains all take event-goers within two blocks of the Broadway Pier. The Coronado Ferry disembarks next door! Lyft and Uber drop attendees at the festival’s front door. If you’re driving, you may park at the USS Midway or B Street pier, within two blocks of the event, or just across Harbor Drive at the Lane Field hotels or Windham Bayside. There are other lots available nearby, including the Waterfront Park/County Administration Building on west A Street. On-street parking is free on Sunday and Monday — no meter feeding.

You may also park remotely and enjoy a ride along the bay on the Port of San Diego’s Waterfront Shuttle. It runs every 20 minutes in a loop from Sheraton Marina across from the airport on the north to Harbor Drive Bridge near theConvention Center on the South. Cost is $3. More info at portofsandiego.org/shuttle

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San Diego Seals lacrosse stars will make special appearances to take photos with fans and sign autographs. An expanded kid zone features sandcastle building lessons from master sculptors, and rides such as European bungie, bubble fun, bounce houses and more! Families can picnic on the bay with food and drink from over a dozen gourmet food trucks and vendors including: Cousins Maine Lobster, Eat Your Heart Out, The Habit Burger Grille, Matheny’s Wagon Works, Lolita’s Mexican Food, Sophia’s Kitchen, Pomodoro Rosso, Kettle Masters Kettle Korn,

Adults (13-62) are $12 online throughAug. 10; $15 after and at gate; seniors (62+) are $10 online throughAug. 10; $13 after and at gate; kids (2-12 years) are $8 online throughAug. 10; $10 after and at gate; toddlers (under 2 years) are free;active duty military, EMTs, fire and police are free with valid ID (individual only). VIP Package (all ages) includes weekend-long admission, cutthe-line privileges, very special shaded seating section in the middle of the bay, two free drinks, free Habit Burger post-event coupon (total value up to $70), and upgraded facilities (priceless) are $35 throughAug. 10; $40 after and at gate.

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Cruising Cones, Goodness Baked Cookie Co., Old School Shave Ice, and Maui Wowi. Live entertainment from bands paying tribute to the Beatles, Beach Boys, Bob Dylan, Journey and other greats are also scheduled, as well as special appearances by Elvis on Saturday and Sunday nights! —Jill Diamond is a Southern California freelance writer with a penchant for interesting historical pieces. Reach her at JillDiamondHistory@gmail.com.v

OPINION Atkins: Assembly bill will Medicare and help address wildfires foreign travel San Diego Downtown News August 2019

Notes from Toni By TONI G. ATKINS The catastrophic wildfires of 2017 and 2018 were the most deadly and destructive in California history, leading to the deaths of 129 people and the destruction of entire communities. San Diego knows wildfires like these all too well. As San Diego and all of California enter the hottest months of the year, and peak fire season, Governor Newsom and the Legislature have taken a number of important steps to help prevent those kinds of disasters from happening again. Climate change is affecting weather patterns and extending the fire season, but there are other factors, as well. For example, the five-year statewide drought parched our chaparral, forests and other wildlands, killing more than 100 million trees and making small, rural communities, and the boundaries of larger cities a kind of dry kindling for horrific blazes. In some cases, the ignition sources for these fires came from the vast network of electrical lines erected by private utilities — such as Pacific Gas & Electric. In addition to the tragic loss of life, the fires sparked by electrical lines caused billions of dollars in property damages and terrible losses to residents, businesses, and public agencies. These damages affect PG&E, but also Southern California Edison and San Diego Gas and Electric. Utilities rely on their good credit to borrow and finance costs in order to invest in their infrastructure to prevent future fires, to compensate fire victims and to procure the clean energy that is the backbone of our state’s climate efforts. Without legislative action, the credit rating of the three utilities was in danger of being downgraded significantly, resulting in increased borrowing costs, possible bankruptcy, and, most importantly for the people of California, higher costs on household energy bills.

If we did not act, the economic and environmental costs to the state would be massive. Clearly, this was an unacceptable outcome for my colleagues and me in the Senate. Working with the governor and our colleagues in the Assembly, we crafted a measure, AB 1054, that ultimately received strong support from Democrats and Republicans alike. AB 1054 requires utilities to invest $5 billion immediately to make their infrastructure safer to prevent future fires. It creates a new independent board to oversee fire safety so that utilities put safety first. AB 1054 further requires utilities to obtain extensive safety certifications that are reviewed annually. It also establishes a catastrophic wildfire fund to help pay wildfire victims, with first priority for funding coming from the pockets of utility shareholders, who will pay billions of dollars more into this fund than utility consumers. Only if a safety certification is issued and maintained would a utility be able to participate in a fund to cover the damages from future wildfires. The Senate fought for a number of additional provisions, including stronger utility safety requirements through field audits and annual review, which, oddly, wasn’t happening. It also took on the corporate culture of utilities by requiring strict new executive compensation requirements, including tying salaries and compensation such as bonuses to safety performance. As with any big issue affecting our state, no single piece of legislation is perfect. However, AB 1054 is a step forward. There is more work to do. When the Legislature reconvenes on Aug. 12, wildfire preparedness — including insurance issues, additional investments in defensible space and structure protection — will be among our top priorities. —Toni G. Atkins represents District 39 in the California Senate. Follow her on Twitter @SenToniAtkins.v

Toni Atkins speaks on the Senate floor about AB 1054. (Photo courtesy office of Toni Atkins)

GREG DILL | Medicare

Planning to travel abroad this summer? Before you go, keep in mind that Medicare usually does not cover health care services or supplies while you’re traveling outside the United States. 1. That doesn’t mean you have to travel abroad without health coverage. Here are threeways you can get health coverage outside the U.S.: 2. If you have a Medicare Supplement Insurance (Medigap) policy, check your policy to see if it includes coverage when traveling outside the U.S. 3. If you have Medicare Advantage or another Medicare health plan (instead of Original Medicare), check with your plan to see if it offers coverage outside the U.S. Consider buying a travel insurance policy that includes health coverage. In some cases, Medicare may cover medically necessary health care services you get on board a ship within the territorial waters adjoining land areas of the U.S. Medicare won’t pay for health care services you get when a ship is more than sixhours away from a U.S. port. Medicare also may pay for inpatient hospital, doctor, ambulance services, or dialysis you get in a foreign country in these rare cases: • You’re in the U.S. when a medical emergency occurs, and the foreign hospital is closer than the nearest U.S. hospital that can treat your medical condition. • You’re traveling through Canada without unreasonable delay by the most direct route between Alaska and another state when a medical emergency occurs, and the Canadian hospital is closer than the nearest U.S. hospital that can treat the emergency. • You live in the U.S. and the foreign hospital is closer to your home than the nearest U.S. hospital that can treat your medical condition, regardless of whether an emergency exists. Medicare drug plans (Part D) don’t cover prescription drugs you buy outside the U.S. If you get sick or injured while abroad, in most cases you’ll pay 100% of

the costs. In the situations described above, you pay 20% of the Medicareapproved amount, and the Part B deductible applies. In the situations above, Medicare pays only for services covered under Original Medicare: • Medicare Part A (Hospital Insurance) covers hospital care (care you get when you’ve been formally admitted with a doctor’s order to the foreign hospital as an inpatient). • Part B covers emergency and non-emergency ambulance and doctor services you get immediately before and during your covered foreign inpatient hospital stay. Medicare generally won’t pay for services (like return ambulance trips home) in either of these cases: – Medicare didn’t cover your hospital stay. – You got ambulance and doctor services outside the hospital after your covered hospital stay ended. • You pay the part of the charge you would normally pay for covered services. This includes any medically necessary doctor and ambulance services you get in a foreign country as part of a covered inpatient hospital stay. You also pay the coinsurance, copayments, and deductibles you’d normally pay if you got these same services or supplies inside the U.S. The 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands, and American Samoa are considered part of the United States. Foreign hospitals aren’t required to file Medicare claims for your medical costs. You need to submit an itemized bill to Medicare for your doctor, inpatient, and ambulance services if both of these apply: • You’re admitted to a foreign hospital under one of the situations above. • The foreign hospital doesn’t submit Medicare claims for you. Safe travels! —Greg Dill is Medicare’s regional administrator for Arizona, California, Nevada, Hawaii, and the Pacific Territories. You can get answers to your Medicare questions by visiting www.Medicare.gov or calling 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227).v

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International superstar Patrizio Buanne is taking the world by storm with his seductive “Julio Iglesias-meets-Tom Jones” mixture of ballads and bravado. On his last release and U.S. tour, “Patrizio,” he again delivered entertainment with a romantic backdrop.In fact, The Boston Globe, in itsCritic’s Pick of the Day, said, “Think Tom Jones, Italian style.” For Patrizio, it is all about the voice and an instinctive ability to convey real emotion. The dark, ruggedly handsome singer, who speaks six languages fluently, has already won over a legion of fans with previous albums released internationally and rooted in the pop traditions of his Southern Italian homeland. Patrizio was born in Vienna, Austria, to Neapolitan parents, Franco and Alina Buanne. He spent his childhood living and traveling from an early age between his family’s hometown of Naples and Vienna for his parents’ restaurant business, all the while developing a passion for the languages he now speaks fluently: Italian, German, English, French, Spanish, and Polish. At 19, Buanne graduated from school in Vienna and moved back to Naples where he attended university to study language. Noticing that he would not be able to develop an international career from Naples, he started to look toward central Europe. With a great concept and full of ambition and passion, Patrizio was finally signed to Universal music, and his debut album was released in February 2005. He reached the top 10with gold sales on the pop charts in the United Kingdom in only two weeks as well as gold status in Austria and Finland, platinum in New Zealand, Hong Kong, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, and Taiwan, double platinum in South Africa, and even triple platinum in Australia. Patrizio has made a mark on the U.S. album charts with his first four CDs of Italian standards,has captivated television audiences witha PBS special, and has sold over 10 million albums worldwide in the last 10 years. Similar to Chris Botti, Celine Dion, Julio Iglesias, or Tom Jones, Patrizio is searching for that same, timeless quality in a song where sentiments convey in a credible way, and Patrizio interprets those with his own romantic but European approach. Says Patrizio, “I’m not just a Neapolitan guy singing Italian songs. Yes, it’s important to give people the kind of music I am known for, but I also want to open myself up artistically and give them something else or rather something ‘more of me.’ I want to present my passion for interpreting any great song — no matter if Italian, American, or new.”

But what quality separates Patrizio Buanne from other great artists? Is it the natural grace of his voice, the rugged good looks, or the confident, casual, respectful attention that he gives to his audience? Or is it just the basic Patrizio Buanne (Photo courtesy of Mondo Buanne trust he evokes in Productions) people? Italy has provided a simple word to de- lineup of classic and contemscribe all of the above: “simpa- porary artists known for their tico.” Patrizio Buanne: A true enduring musicality, captivatvoice of la dolce vita. (Patrizio ing narratives, and audience background text from Mondo connections. Buanne Productions.) Set against the enchanting backdrop of Amici Park — an STELLAR SOUNDS OPEN-AIR urban oasis just steps away from CONCERTS PRESENTS Little Italy’s bustling business NEAPOLITAN POP CROONER corridor —Stellar Sounds repPATRIZIO BUANNE resents the unique convergence Saturday, Sept.21 / 8 p.m. / of culture, causes, and commuAmici Park in Little Italy nity that inspires Convivio’s VIP table seating (individ- mission. ual seating, four chairs to a Proceeds from Stellar Sounds table) $135/guest: benefit Convivio education, Includes individual seating at arts, and culture programs as VIP table, early entrance to ven- well as Convivio’s partner, the ue (6 p.m.), dinner provided by Washington Elementary School award-winning RoVino in Little Foundation, for the school’s proItaly, drink service at tables, dis- grams and its homeless and atcounted parking at Washington risk youth (30% of the school’s Elementary School lots. population). General seating: $65/guest: Individual seating (folding —Convivio cultivates communichair); enjoy food truck cuisine ty and fellowship, advances Italian on site. cultural identity, and fosters multicultural awareness in the arts and ABOUT STELLAR SOUNDS humanities through education and OPEN-AIR CONCERTS research, social enrichment, and Stellar Sounds strikes the per- innovative programming. fect balance between nostalgic Visit: conviviosociety.org and cutting edge. The concert Follow along: @conviviosociety series spotlights an eclectic (Facebook / Instagram / Twitter)v

Little Italy News By CHRISTOPHER GOMEZ Sail away for a night in San Diego’s Little Italy to celebrate the largest themed Italian-American gala in the country, Ferragosto! Returning for its final year with the theme, “Pirates Invade Sicily,”Ferragosto will take place on Saturday, Aug. 17, from 6 p.m. to midnight, with a VIP reception starting at 5 p.m. in Little Italy’s Amici Park. Experience an evening of delicious food, wellpoured drinks, a cigar and rum lounge, live music, a full casino, pirate-themed pageantry and much more! Climb aboard as Little Italy’s Amici Parktransforms for a night — all for a good cause.The Little Italy community will come together for Ferragosto’s sixth event in the series to raise money for historical preservation, youth programs and school scholarships. Pulling out all the stops this year, guests can expect a funfilled summer night of fun games, dancing, two live bands and delectable food from 18 of Little Italy’s favorite restaurants — including drinks, cocktails, appetizers, main dishes and desserts. You won’t want to miss out on a chance to win a trip to Italy or the cash jackpot that will be raffled off at the event. There will also be a live auction, allowing guests to collect some treasures of their own!

Inspired by the traditional Italian summer holiday, “Feriae Augusti,” Little Italy’s Ferragosto supports three nonprofit groups:Washington Elementary School Foundation, Our Lady of the Rosary Church and the Little Italy Association. Over the last 10 years, the event raised $2 million for these organizations. The biennialcelebration takes on a special theme each year. Past Ferragosto themes have included “When in Rome,” “The Roaring 20s,” “Venetian Masquerade,” “Pompeii,” and “Wild, Wild, Western.” This gala is unique to others — you don’t have to dress up for the occasion! Attendees can come dressed in costume and themed apparel or summer attire. There is no dress code required at this neighborhood party! Tickets for Ferragosto’s Pirates Invade Sicilyfinale can be purchased online and start at $125 for a single ticket or $1,250 for a table. VIP options are also available. To learn more about this event, please visit ferragostosd.org. To stay connected with Little Italy, check out what’s going on in the neighborhood by following the community on Instagram and Twitter: @LittleItalySD and Facebook: LittleItalySD. To learn more about things happening in the neighborhood, visit LittleItalySD.com. —Christopher Gomez has been Little Italy’s district manager since 2000. Reach him at chris@littleitalysd.com.v

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New England transplant Steve Hamilton has been hired as executive chef for Jsix Restaurant. Located inside Kimpton Hotel Solamar, he will also oversee the culinary program for the hotel’s banquet and in-room dining options as well as for the property’s Upper East Bar. His arrival this summer from Kimpton’s Nine Zero Hotel in Boston fills an overdue void for the position. Look for menu newcomers such as lobster mac-ncheese, smoked chicken wings, and pasta tossed with crab and local vegetables. 616 J St., 619531-8744, jsixrestaurant.com. Touted as Little Italy’s “biggest party,” the annual Ferragosto celebration will hold its final gala from 6 p.m. to midnight, Aug. 17, in Amici Park. During its 10-year run, the event has raised $2 million for three local non-profit organizations: the Little Italy Association, the Washington Elementary School Foundation,

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Little Italy Food Hall will host its first scavenger hunt around Beech and Grape streets starting at 3 p.m., Aug. 24. Teams of two will search the area for historical elements and signs, and they will be required to take selfies upon finding them. First-place winners will receive a $200 gift card to the food hall. Second and third-place winners will be given cards for $100 and $50 respectively. Tickets are $10 and can be purchased online at littleitalyfoodhall.com. 5500 W. Date St., 619-269-7187.

Steve Hamilton is the new executive chef at Jsix Restaurant. (Crowe PR)

and Our Lady of the Rosary Church. This year’s closing theme is “Pirates Invade Sicily.” Nearly 20 neighborhood restaurants and drinking establishments will provide hors d’oeuvres, main dishes, desserts, drinks and cocktails. They include Civico 1845, Queenstown, Bar One, Davanti Enoteca, Mission

A scavenger hunt later this month will begin here. (Photo by Frank Sabatini Jr.)

Vegan horchata is now available Downtown at a gourmet taco restaurant. (Courtesy of Puesto)

Brewery, and more. The event will also feature casino games, live music and dancing. Attendees can dress in theme costumes, cocktail attire or summer clothing. Tickets start at $115 for early-bird purchases (before Aug. 4) and increase to $125 and higher for singles and groups. 1660 Union St., 619-888-9399, ferragostosd.com.

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Good news for thirsty vegans. Puesto has introduced a plant-based version of its popular frozen horchata drink, which can be ordered with or without Malahat rum. The recipe came about through a partnership with Califia Farms, which furnishes the drink with unsweetened oak milk instead of standard whole milk. Through August, for every frozen horchata sold, Puesto will donate $1 to Chefs Cycle for No Kid Hungry. 789 W. Harbor Drive, 619-233-8880, eatpuesto.com.

A restaurant with a “sister” of the same name in Stamford, CT has opened in the Gaslamp Quarter, in the tri-level space that formerly housed Florent Restaurant & Lounge. Sign of the Whale is a restaurant and bar offering “approachable New American dishes with a seafood touch,” according to its promoters. A seasonally driven menu includes Baja fish tacos, burgers, flat breads, and entrees such as frenched pork chops and lobster-shrimp ravioli. Many of the building’s design elements from the late 1800s have been retained. And the basement, which long ago served as a jailhouse, has been transformed into a Foods from Davanti Enoteca and other restaurants will be served at the final late-night club named The Brig. 672 Fifth Ave., 619-756- celebration of Ferragosto. (Olive Creative Strategies) 7333, signofthewhaleca.com.

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Brunch alert: You & Yours Distilling Co. in the East Village recently debuted brunch service featuring several unique dishes. The menu is available from noon to 3 p.m., Saturdays and Sundays, and includes bruléed grapefruit with maple-pecan granola; a fried chicken biscuit with a quail egg and roasted jalapeno

gravy; and cherry-cream cheese French toast with a corn flake crust. Equally creative cocktails made with the distillery’s vodka and gin are part of the experience. 1495 G St., 619-955-8755, youandyours.com. —Frank Sabatini Jr. can be reached at fsabatini@san.rr.com.v

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Wieners and sausages of a higher order Restaurant Review By FRANK SABATINI JR. Think of the iconic foods we shovel down at baseball games — hot dogs and burgers, followed later perhaps by an Italian sausage to soak up those spendy beers we consumed by the sixth inning. In terms of quality, Dog Haus Biergarten knocks them out of the ballpark. And with gentler hits to the wallet. The Pasadena-based chain sizzled into San Diego about three years ago, coincidentally a stone’s throw from Petco Park. With about 35 locations across the country, including one in Vista, the East Village outpost is the largest in the collection. Run by franchisee Henry Lee, who previously worked as a medical doctor, it spans 5,000 square feet and greets with a familiar industrial design that offers indoor/outdoor seating. The patio and lower-tier dining area inside are both dog-friendly. The bill of fare titillates with a colorful variety of high-quality dogs and sausages made with “all natural” hormone-free meats. There’s also grass-fed burgers, plus commendable “haus” chili, a chicken sandwich, loaded fries, milkshakes, and craft beer occupying 30 taps. Dog Haus quickly brought out the reckless eater in me when visiting with a friend for lunch.

Mini corn dogs with root beer batter

We started with a couple of mini corn dogs flaunting a sinful spin. They’re made onsite with root beer batter, which changes the course of sweetness from that stark, classic corn flavor to something faintly resembling molasses, hence the sarsaparilla derivative in the root beer. Add a few daubs of spicy mustard, and you’ve arrived to corn dog heaven.

Burger with white American cheese Also, the hot dogs used across the menu sport impressive girth and juiciness, just as we found in the busy “cowboy” version, which came swathed in bacon. It was topped with cheddar queso, crispy onions and barbecue sauce, and yet still, the fine flavor of the dog beamed through. There are eight signature hot dogs in total. They incorporate a range of zany garnishments that include pineapple, ginger glaze, arugula, and chipotle aioli. Traditionalists, however, can build their own from a list of other toppings and condiments.

Dog Haus Biergarten 969 Ninth Ave. (East Village) 619-501-6668, www. doghaus.com Prices: Hot dogs, $6.49; sausages, $7.49 and $7.99; burgers, $6.99 and $7.49; chicken sandwich, $8.99; sides, $1.99 to $4.99

Those same options apply to sausages and burgers. We got our taste of the company’s chili via an order of “love boat” french fries. It was a trifecta of excellent components; the fries were thin, clean and crisp; the chili was dense from small kidney beans and finely ground beef; and the “haus” coleslaw also on top was desirably crunchy. The roughage from the slaw, whether on the fries or as a side order, is the closest thing you’ll get to a salad here, considering there aren’t any. But who craves big bowls of vegetal matter in places where meats and condiments get tucked into puffy buns — in this case form-fitting King’s Hawaiian sweet rolls? Certainly not me on days when “cholesterol” and “carbohydrates” are foreign words. We also shared a “das brat” and a cheeseburger. Like everything else on our table, they got washed down with a “Brooklyn Brooklyn” lager for me and a glass of Ace Pineapple Cider for my friend. The bratwurst was fabulous, an exceptionally mouthwatering link tucked into a bun and topped simply with caramelized onions, fluffy sauerkraut, and brown mustard. This is exactly how every brat in the world should be served, with nothing more and nothing less on it. Our burger was served within four conjoined Hawaiian rolls, which prompted us to turn it into a quartet of sliders for easy handling. It was the least gussied-up burger on the menu, featuring a sizable griddled beef patty camouflaged by white American cheese, lettuce, pickles, tomatoes and onions. The surprise twist was secret sauce hiding an excellent, spicy bang. The menu accommodates vegans with Impossible Meat burgers and Beyond Meat sausages. There’s also the “bad mutha clucka” chicken sandwich for non-red-meat eaters. It’s accented with miso ranch and available grilled or fried in beer batter. In addition, Dog Haus features an off-menu item authored by a celebrity chef once a month. Through every purchase, $1 is

Franchisee Henry Lee (Photos by Frank Sabatini Jr.) donated to the company’s national charity partner, No Kid Hungry. For August the dish is Korean chicken wings with honey glaze and Sriracha mayo, a creation by Las Vegas chef and TV personality Chris Oh. With nothing priced over $9, and given the wholesome quality of the meats, the establishment (albeit a

chain) is a tasty standout on the East Village dining scene. And in all respects, it is dog-loving. —Frank Sabatini Jr. is the author of ‘Secret San Diego’ (ECW Press), and began his local writing career more than two decades ago as a staffer for the former San Diego Tribune. You can reach him at fsabatini@san.rr.com.v

The “das brat” with sauerkraut, sauteed onions and spicy mustard

THEATER 10 A dream musical born in a dentist chair San Diego Downtown News August 2019

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It started as an interview project in a late father’s memory, sidestepped as a jukebox musical revue, and emerged as a celebration of both a man and the musical era his studio helped usher in. Meet “33 1/3 - House of Dreams,” the world premiere musical performed by the San Diego Repertory Theatre,in partnership with the San Diego School of Creative and Performing Arts and R&R Productions, LLC. The show runs from Aug.1-25 at the Lyceum Stage Theatre. “33 1/3 - House of Dreams” tells the story of Hollywood’s Gold

Star Recording Studios: both the hit-making musicians in front of the mic and the crew behind it, including co-founder and lead engineer Stan Ross. The story is told to a tonal backdrop that samples from the more than 120 Top 40 hits and iconic songs the studio produced. The playlist includes such classics as “Summertime Blues,” “La Bamba,” “Be My Baby,” “Unchained Melody,” and “Wouldn’t It Be Nice.” In its 33 1/3-year run— the title references both the number of years the studio was open and the RPMs on a record — Gold Star worked with just about everymusical genre you can imagine. From

Iron Butterfly to Ritchie Valens and The Beach Boys to Ike and Tina Turner, Gold Star produced it all. Legends like The Rolling Stones, Bruce Springsteen, Bob Dylan, and The Beatles all made trips to Gold Star to experience its magic. “Gold Star was the mecca—the place to go to in the ’60s,” said co-writer Dr. Brad Ross. In later decades, even after it lost its commercial standing, the studio would still be a musical pilgrimage (The Ramones referred to it as “hallowed ground” — their own Abbey Road). But this rock ‘n’ roll show didn’t start (or end) as a compilation of some of the best-loved songs of the last century. It started as a way

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(l to r) “33 and 1/3 – House of Dreams” cast members: Sky Frank as Johnny Ramone, Nicholas Mongiardo-Cooper as Stan Ross, Jacob Caltrider as Dave Gold, Paul Chairez as Ritchie Valens and Kiera Giolina as Regina Spektor (Photo by Peggy Ryan) for a son to discover more about his father.

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Brad Ross is the son of Stan and Vera Ross. Even though Brad grew up while Stan was still working inthe recording studio, he was less starstruck and more just doing his own thing (although Bradadmittedthat having Sonny and Cher at his brother’s bat mitzvah was quite the coup!). Although Brad played the drums and was part of a cover band, his main career hadalways been dentistry. “My father said, listen, the music business is really tough,” Brad recalled, referencing some of the great drummers his dad saw and what they had to go through. “I decided to do music as a hobby and pursue a different career.” The choice paid off, as Bradestablished Mission Trails Dentistry located in San Carlos in 1988. It remains a thriving practice, employing two other doctors and a full staff. “He is meticulous, he is caring, and has great attention to detail,” bragged “33 1/3 – House of Dreams” co-writer and patient Jonathan “Jon” Rosenberg. You read that right —the writing team first met in the dental chair. Actually, they first met on the Little League field, when Jon’s son played T-ball as a “Dr. Ross Tooth Fixer!” Long after his son had graduated into other sports, Jon kept coming back to Brad for his dental needs. When Stan passed away in 2011, Brad decided that he wanted to learn more about the man behind the legend. He planned to interview some of the surviving and close-by musicians Stan worked with. Brad recruited Jon to be his road trip and interview partner, due to Jon’s radio and musical background, which includeddisc jockeying in Michigan and interviewing for KPBS. “Jon came in for a typical dental visit, and was my captive audience,” jokedBrad. They started traveling to Los Angeles and Palm Springs in 2012, meeting with titans such as Brian Wilson and Bill Medley. The more people they talked to, the more the pair discovered just howwell-loved Stan was. He treated people as individuals, with integrity and respect.

“Mentioning Stan’s name was like opening the keys to the kingdom,” Jon said in regard to getting time with musical icons. “People loved him, and he loved them,” Brad said. But about six months into their road trip, the men realized that this was more than just a collection of stories for Brad’s family. “The message kept being, ‘Gold Star and your father and Dave [Gold; Gold Star partner] were a game-changer,’” Brad recalled. “But I’m a dentist —I knew I had a story to share, and I knew I needed teammates. I could not do this by myself.”

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Jon and Brad wrote the first script together, and chose 30 different songs to represent Gold Star’sprogression. But through readings in Jon’s apartment building and the Lamplighter’s Theatre in La Mesa, the reaction was consistently, “We love the music — work on the story.” So, they did. At the urging of Jon’s wife, he reached out to Javier Velasco, the artistic director of San Diego Ballet and choreographer and playwright as well. The trio officially met at a piece that Steve Gunderson and Javier had conceived and mounted at the San Diego Rep as “Everybody’s Talkin’: The Music of Harry Nilsson.” Javier was immediately drawn to the potential the show offered. “The show was attractive to me on two fronts. First, this piece is about the creation of an artistic ‘space.’ Not a single artist’s story, but a crucible for artists,” he explained. “The second thing is that it dealt with regular ‘ordinary’ people: the regular people who supported the artists, and the people who supported the people who supported the artists.” “33 1/3 – House of Dreams” doesn’t just tell the story of Gold Star; it tells the love story of Stan and Vera. It tells of the deep friendship between Stan and Dave. “Stan was the persona of Gold Star, but there would be no Gold Star without Dave,” declared Brad. Dave was actually responsible for helping create and build all of Gold Star’s equipment. This includes the echo chamber that helped create the “Wall of Sound” SEE DREAM HOUSE, Page 15

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“The design actually started off on Pinterest to be honest, between our team,” Sciuto said. “We started off on a Pinterest board with me and a couple of my staff, we collaborated, then used our designer Davis Krumins of Davis Ink to come up with this beautiful venue.” Side Bar is actually two venues in one, the first being the front bar area that now is open to the street via large windows. The second is the more secluded rear room, which is designed in the motif of a classic high-end bottle lounge. Before the remodel, Side Bar did not open until 9 p.m. and Sciuto noticed that the club did not fill up until almost 10. Part of the remodel strategy was to give the two rooms a different personality as well as utilize a previously unused kitchen to provide small plates and craft cocktails so they could open at 6 p.m. and take advantage of early business. The front area serves as a typical bar that opens at 6 p.m. for people who stroll in off the street for drinks and bites. As 9 p.m. rolls around, the bar darkens and house music gets louder and people start to gravitate towards the rear lounge. This lounge rivals anything in San Diego as a night destination, and Sciuto is especially proud of it. “We got our

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The recently remodeled Side Bar (Photo by TK)

guys at SJ Lighting to set this up, who have done all the big clubs in the Northern Hemisphere. They helped in coming up with the design. They’ve done clubs from LIVE in Miami to major clubs in Vegas as well. They’ve also helped with Rustic Root and the FLUXX project, they’re great guys.” Sciuto says the difference is night and day from the previous design compared to the new remodel. “We definitely wanted to go with a light- DJ Chris Salgudo spins at Side Bar (Photo by Vince er feel. Before… Side Meehan) Bar was very dark, a lot of reds and blacks, Saturday for the bartenders, so we wanted to do cooks and waiters. “We open at 6 something complete- p.m. on Wednesdays for industry ly different. And along night, which has been going on with that, we added for almost 10 years,” Sciuto said. the food element. And “We’ll have guest bartenders from another thing we did different venues come and serve was to open up the drinks, and other venues even windows along Sixth bring tasters of their own food Avenue. So there are or their cocktails. Their staff will a lot of changes that come in and we’ll get them botwe’ve added. We even tle service and let them blow off opened up the front some steam after working the full doors that haven’t weekend.” been opened in 11 This camaraderie within the inyears.” dustry has other benefits such as One hallmark of mutual cooperation with special Side Bar is the weekly projects. This includes reutilizing industry night event the Side Bar kitchen, which stood on Wednesday nights. dormant for many years. “We acGiven the fact that the tually had a lot of help from Chef hospitality industry James, who is going to be the chef works over the week- at Huntress, who came and helped A charcuterie board is one of Side Bar’s favorite ends, Wednesdays us out,” Sciuto stated. “And along new bites. (Photo by Vince Meehan) are pretty much a with members of our team, we came up with some small plates, and it’s actually worked out really well. We have everything from a charcuterie board, to our cauliflower bites that people love, to our Tokyo bites, some flatbreads and fries, of course.” Side Bar is open at 6 p.m.to midnight on Wednesday and Thursday nights (the latter boasts an acoustic music set until 10 p.m.). Friday and Saturday nights are open from 5 p.m. to last call. There is also a Sunday night party, which is a scaled-down hip-hop-driven night. Side Bar is located Downtown at Sixth and Market streets. San Diego’s craft beer scene is well represented at Side Bar (Photo by Vince Meehan)

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Community and Arts & Entertainment Calendar FEATURED EVENTS Friday, Aug.2

event is free and all proceeds benefit homeless services. Register at fjvwalkhome.com. 8-11 a.m. at Spanish Landing Park. Trades that Shaped the West As towns developed in the West, so did the need for specialized trades and artisans. Old Town San Diego State Historic Park will present 19th-century trades that helped shape the community of San Diego.Noon-4 p.m.

their interactions with the world around them, using movement as a catalyst for identifying one’s greater purpose. IDEA1, 899 Park Blvd. 7-3:30 p.m.

Wednesday, Aug.7

Deras are putting together an exciting menu showcasing what summertime cuisine can be in California and just how seriously it can be elevated with an icecold glass of brew. Tickets are $90 per person. 6:30 p.m.

to offer mermaid core and spin rooftop fitness classes at Upper East Bar. $25 per class. Mermaid core at 9 a.m. Spin at 10 a.m. 435 Sixth Ave.

Monday, Aug.12

Friday, Aug.16 Comedy Special Filming Comedian Phil Johnson will be filming his fourth comedy special entitled “Burning Sensation” on Friday, Aug. 16, at the Comedy Palace, 8878 Clairemont Mesa Blvd. 7:30 and 9:30 p.m.

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Playing from July 25 to to offer mermaid core and spin IDEA1, 899 Park Blvd. Gay Men’s Book Club Summer in the City is a unique scape Architects, San Diego The Gay Men’s Book Club will summertime music festival and Aug. 4 on Fridays and Saturdays rooftop fitness classes at Upper Chapter, is offering a free work- meet on Tuesday, August 13, celebration in support of Voices at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 2 East Bar. $25 per class. Mer- Summer Family Fun with shop on Accessible Design. to discuss this month’s selec- of Our City Choir and the work p.m. Tenth Avenue Arts Cen- maid core at 9 a.m. Spin at 10 Zovargo ter, Forum Stage, 930 10th Ave. a.m. 435 Sixth Ave. Get ready for a fun, interactive Attendees will learn about the tion, “What Belongs to You” by it does with San Diego’s homeTickets range from $17.50-$35 adventure starring wild animals! Americans with Disabilities Act Garth Greenwell, a novel about less/unsheltered residents. It will and can be purchased online at This show is one of several of- (ADA) and integrating design a gay American teacher’s erot- be a fundraising event featuring Monday, Aug.5 loudgridgetheatre.com/straight. fered as part of Mission Valley Li- accessibility into their projects. ic and edgy relationship with local bands, auctions and giveThe Experiential brary’s summer reading program! The workshop will cover play a hustler he meets in a public aways in support of the San DiMovement Lab Visit sandiegolibrary.org for more structures, play areas, trails, rest room in Bulgaria. Anyone ego Homeless Community. 4-9 Saturday, Aug.3 This workshop explores how information. 10:30-11:30 a.m. at parks, and outdoor developed interested in novels, memoirs p.m. Quartyard Event Space, A Short Walk Home physical movement can be a the Community Room inside Mis- areas.1-3 p.m., with check-in at and plays with gay themes is 1301 Market St. Tickets are $25 12:30 p.m. at the Mission Val- welcome to join the club. 6 for adults. Free street parking. Several hundred San Diego res- metaphor for finding balance in sion Valley Library. ley Library Community Room, to 7:30 p.m. at the Mission idents will lace up their sneak- life and overall health. Taught by 2123 Fenton Parkway. 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Taught by explore Father Joe’s Villages veals how people can break the Downtown San Diego will host works of Mark Twain and other Summer Family Fun with internationally renowned dance programs and join staff in var- sedentary patterns in daily life a five-course dinner highlight- 19th-century authors. Excerpts Arty Loon improviser and Founder of Imious activities, including writing that lead to physical and creative ed by Mike Hess Brewing’s best from famous works will be de- Arty Loon’s magic and zany an- provisation Project Network, Panotes of encouragement to be atrophy. Attendees will learn to beers. Executive Chef Jeremy picted by costumed San Diego tics are sure to get you laugh- tricia Maldonado, the Experiendisplayed at the Village. The eliminate fear and self-doubt in Loomis and Lead Brewer Paul actors at a variety of park ven- ing and clapping. This show is tial Movement Lab will help atues throughout the day. 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‘Her Universe’ actress Tiffany Smith, who looks identical to Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex, and plays her By DIANA CAVAGNARO in the Lifetime film, “Harry & Meghan: Becoming Royal.” Ashley Eckstein hosted the This geek couture fashion sixth annual Her Universe fash- showwas like “Project Runway” ion show at the Manchester Grand for Comic-Con. There were 24 Hyatt Hotel on July 18. This event contestants who all made powwas on the Thursday night agen- erful statements on the runway da of Comic-Con. Eckstein is with themes ranging from “Star the founder of Her Universe, the Wars” to Disney to “Game of voice of Ahsoka Tano in “Star Thrones.”DJ Amanda Jones spun Wars” and the author of “It’s tunes for the contestants. Videos Your Universe.”The theme for were played about each designer the evening was “The Power of so the audience could hear about Fashion.”Eckstein greeted the their inspiration for their creation. crowd wearing a She-Ra-inspired This year, the winners will be able gown created by 2014 winner to collaborate with Eckstein on Andrew MacLaine. DreamWorks’ the “Her Universe” collection for “She-Ra andthe Princessesof Hot Topic. The theme will be a Power” currently airs on Netflix. Wonder Woman collection for reCo-host for the evening was lease next year. The judge’swinner was San Diegan Adria Renee. Her entry was titled “Destination:Isla Upcoming events Nublar” which was inspired by “Jurassic Park.” Sarah Hambly Aug. 10 - ‘Dreaming of Style’ 42nd Haute with Heart Fashion was the audience winner for her Show and Luncheon to benefit St. “Bodak Green,”which was inMadeleine Sophie’s Center at the spired by Marvel’s Loki character. Hilton San Diego Bayfront. For Eckstein changed her outfit tickets, visit stmsc.org/centerto a custom pantsuit in celebraevents/register-for-haute-withtion of the 50th anniversary of heart-fashion-show/ Disneyland’s Haunted Mansion Sept.15 - Fall Bridal Bazaar with Ride. The 2015 “Her Universe” fashion shows presented by winner Leetal Platt designed it. Gretchen Productions at the San Harmony Leiker created jewelry Diego Convention Center. Three for Eckstein that was handcraftshows presented throughout the ed and vintage-inspired. Eckstein day. For more info: 760-334-5500 also revealed an On Our SleevesSept. 21 - 15th annual “Strut for themed dress that was a design Sobriety!” boutique, luncheon, for mental health to raise awareawards ceremony and fashion ness as part of her work with show to be held by A New Nationwide Children’s Hospitals. PATH at the Sheraton Harbor This year, Cartoon Network Island Marina Tower. The event brought back the Junior Designer celebrates recovery from drug Showcase in partnership with addiction. Fashion show produced Boxlunch. These contestants by Gretchen Productions. For info: 619-670-1184 wereages 6 to 17 and created designs inspired by the hit show “Steven Universe.” The winner Kayla, from Grand Junction, Colorado, created the “Ultra Lapis” because each gem in “Steven Universe” has it’s own distinct power.The next winner was Emerson, from Columbus, Ohio, who createdan“Emerald Business Evil” look. Emily created “Pearl Gala”with a beautiful headpiece to coordinate with the gown. Before the evening concluded, the audience was given the chance to walk the runway and show off their costume. If you have “Bring Me Back to The Brienne-Ing” (“Game not attended this event beof Thrones”) by Ally Crocker fore and love Comic-Con,

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Wednesday, Aug.28 San Diego Downtown Democratic Club We will be holding an endorsement meeting with the Democratic primary candidates for District 78 of the California Assembly and the nonpartisan Office of City Attorney of the City of San Diego. We meet at the cabana on the sixth floor of the Harbor Club, lobby entrance on J Street and Second Avenue at 6:30 p.m. Please RSVP to: info@sddowntowndems.clubv

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It has been said that some people are born lucky and some are not. And to that end, there is an old saying “I’d rather be lucky than good.” The original Broker’s Building was neither. On Dec. 23, 1867, John P. Backesto, a physician from San Jose, purchased Lots E and F from Alonzo Horton. By 1873, Dr. Backesto started building on his property. His first endeavor was the iconic Backesto Building on Fifth and Market. In 1887, excavation began on the “New Backesto Building.” The projected cost of the three-story brick structure was $26,000. The architects were G.T. Burkett of San Jose and R.E. Osgood of San Diego. The building contract was let to William F. Fitzpatrick. So far, so good. Unfortunately, during construction, the first floor collapsed into the basement. This was particularly disastrous as 60 tons of hardware belonging to Klauber and Levi, the future first tenants, went with it. Much hysteria and panic ensued as it was rumored that some of the workmen had been crushed in the collapse. Fortunately, the rumor proved untrue. However, as a result of this untimely event, the City Trustees modified city building ordinances to ensure safer buildings. The contractor and his wary crew then raised the first floor out of the basement and replaced the brick supports which had failed with iron and wooden ones. Upon completion, the Klauber and Levi Company moved in from their original location on Seventh and I Street. They were San Diego’s first large grocery emporium and were wholesalers of not only groceries,

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production style made famous by Phil Specter, Larry Levine, and their team of studio musicians famously dubbed “The Wrecking Crew” (who were also profiled in a critically acclaimed 2008 documentary film). Although Dave is not directly involved in the show due to health reasons, Brad stressed that they are trying to honor him in the musical as well.

LEAVE THE QUARTERS AT HOME Although “33 1/3 – House of Dreams”features many of the

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but also wine, liquor, cigars, tobacco, drugs, patent medicines, woodware, heavy hardware, carriage and wagon materials, agricultural implements, iron and steel — one-stop shopping! Mr. Klauber, an Austrian immigrant, came to California in 1852 and worked at gold mining. With the profits from his gold-mining ventures, he came to San Diego and established Klauber and Steiner, general merchants with a San Franciscan, Mr. Steiner. Steiner, who was in charge of purchasing, remained in San Francisco. In 1876, Simon Levi, a Bohemian immigrant, joined the firm. He had previously run a general store in Temecula. In 1883, Steiner retired and the firm became Klauber and Levi. Klauber and Levi first occupied a portion of the Backesto Building on Fifth Avenue, before moving into the ill-fated New Backesto Building in 1887. The second floor of the building was occupied by various business offices, including lawyers, contractors and a steamship agent. The third floor was home to the Lake Shore Hotel and residential rooms. Unfortunately, all that was well did not end well. On the morning of Sept. 4, 1888, fire totally destroyed the New Backesto Building. It was described by the San Diego Unionas the most disastrous fire in San Diego’s history. The fire had apparently started in the basement from unknown causesand was discovered by a clerk when he came to work in the morning. The fire department tried to put out the flames, but they were hampered by poor water pressure and an explosion in the basement, which tore off the north half of the building and

caused it to collapse into the street. Spectators had to flee for their lives, but fortunately all tenants escaped and no loss of life occurred.However, the loss of possessions was total. Klauber and Levi lost their entire stock valued at $250,000. Klauber and Levi were not to be deterred. They reopened their business at their original locationand remained there until a new building was built on Fourth and H. This building, built on the ashes of The Broker’s Building today (Photo by Tim Trevaskis) the previous one, again built by Dr. Backesto, was erected The new business became known The Broker’s Building specifically for Klauber and Levi. as the KlauberWangenheim 1889 Simon Levi assisted in the plan- Company. Wangenheim, a forning of the structure, which was mer engineer for the Southern 404 Market St. to serve as a model for wholesale Pacific Railroad, married one of Architects: G.T. Burkett and R.E. purposes. The architect was Mr. Abraham Klauber’s daughters Osgood (1873) Barnett McDougal of San Diego. and became actively involved in Barnett McDougal (1889) This new building also got off the development of Balboa Park to a bad start. Bad luck again! The and other civic endeavors. After Style: Commercial Board of Public Works denied its Abraham Klauber’s death in 1911, building permits, as the plans did his son, Melville Klauber became not meet current building ordi- president of the company, which upper levels. The tall windows, renance standards. Dr. Backesto remained in the building until flective of Victorian architecture, wanted to use wooden columns 1929. provide maximum light suitable instead of the iron as prescribed Throughout the years, the for painting and photographic by law. Eventually, upon the ad- building, now known as the arts. Additionally, it hosted the vice of the fire chief and the un- Broker’s Building, has had numer- Haunted Hotel, a novelty attracderwriter’s association, a modifi- ous tenants including newspaper tion, once a year. It is currently cation was made and construction offices, wholesalers, labor union unoccupied and being remodeled, was allowed to proceed with cast offices, restaurants, pool halls, a with the space formerly occupied iron columns from the Coronado locker club, a barber college and by Hooters projected to be Draft, Foundry. The building was two carpet and drapery businesses. In a brewery and restaurant. It is a stories high,100-by-100-feet, and 1948, an elevator was installed classic example of repurposing an crowned with a cupola. A third and the cupola was removed. older building to serve a modern story was added in 1909. However, the original cast iron purpose, while still maintaining In 1889, Klauber and Levi columns remained intact. its historic character and facade. moved in, and were the only tenIn more modern times, the ants until 1903. In 1895, Simon building was the home of Hooters, —Sandee Wilhoit is the historian Levi left the company to start a restaurant chain on the street for the Gaslamp Quarter Historical his own business, and Julius level and the Broker’s Building Art Foundation. She can be reached at Wangenheim entered as a partner. Gallery and artist studios on the swilhoit@gaslampfoundation.org.v

storylines and songs in Gold Star’s history, what it doesn’t do is become a musical revue. This was Brad and Jon’s vision from the start, and Javier picked up the charge. “No matter how good it is, I don’t know that the world needs one more jukebox musical,” said Javier. He said what it does need is what the show provides, “a celebration of good deeds and the bonds of friendships and love we make during our lives.” Javier agreed to direct and choreograph the production. He brought in Steve, one of his longtime creative partners, to serve as musical director, arranger, and script contributor.

Steve was also nervous about doing a “jukebox musical,” especially after his success on one of the original music compilation shows, “Suds.”But he was drawn in by the incredible history of Gold Star. “’33 1/3 –House of Dreams’ is such a unique opportunity to dive into a real-life history, and also to delve into the nature of creativity,” Steve said. And with that, aided by the business assistance of Michael Kruke and the incredible support of their families, Brad and Jon had found the teammates they needed to take “33 1/3 – House of Dreams” from a dream to reality.

“It’s a match made in heaven,” gushed Jon. “They’re local boys, and the crème de la crème of San Diego theater.” The four still have almost daily conversations — and Jon notes it will probably be that way until the end of the show’s run. “Each one of has a seat at the creative table, and I think we challenge each other, and in the end, bring out the best in each other,” explainedSteve. The show also brings out the best in the San Diego Rep, fitting in perfectly with its mission of providing work that is intimate and sometimes provocative, and focusing on stories that highlight California’s rich culture.

A portion of actors and musicians are also students from the San Diego School of Creative and Performing A r t ’s Xcha nge Xp er ienc e program, which allows a select group to participate in a Repertory Theatreproduction from rehearsals through public performances. For more information or to purchase tickets to “33 1/3 – House of Dreams,” visit sdrep.org or call 619-544-1000. —Freelance writer Joyell Nevins can be reached at joyellc@gmail.com. You can also follow her blog Small World, Big God at swbgblog.wordpress.com.v

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