Family Winemakers of California returned to San Diego with its Southern California tasting event for a fifth consecutive year. The tasting took place at the Exhibit Hall on San Diego’s Del Mar Fairgrounds on Saturday, March 9 – Sunday, March 10. The tasting spotlighted 175 producers from California’s small, family-owned wineries pouring upwards of 750 … Continue reading »
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San Diego Latino Film Festival Celebrates 20 Years!
On February 21, 2013 the San Diego Latino Film Festival held a media kick-off party at Gang Kitchen located downtown at 345 6th Avenue. Guests enjoyed live music, appetizers and a free drink. Tijuana Mayor, Carlos Bustamante Anchondo was in attendance to help kick off the 20th anniversary celebration. In addition to new works, SDLFF … Continue reading »
Toast to Mayor Filner at the San Diego LGBT Community Center
The community from District 3 neighborhoods gathered at the San Diego LGBT Community Center to celebrate the election of Mayor Bob Filner on the evening of his inauguration. The event was free and open to the public and included free food, and entertainment. Filner also congratulated Council member Todd Gloria, who was unanimously elected president of … Continue reading »
San Diego Bay Wine and Food Festival
The Vault: Reserve Wine Experience & Silent Auction An exclusive and elegant evening for collectors of fine wine, The Vault: Reserve Wine Experience & Silent Auction set the stage for wine enthusiasts to taste the pride of the vine from 160 wineries and spirits producers. Exciting silent auction items such as large format bottles, libraries, … Continue reading »
Sherman Heights – Dia de Los Muertos Celebration
Unlike the Spaniards, who viewed death as the end of life, the natives viewed it as the continuation of life. Instead of fearing death, they embraced it. To them, life was a dream and only in death did they become truly awake. Read more at: http://www.azcentral.com/ent/dead/articles/dead-history.html Sherman Heights Community Center: http://www.shermanheights.com/S.H_9KOM.html
Out on the Runway: Fashion Week San Diego
Fashion Week San Diego returns to the runway next month to give our city’s fashion stars the attention they deserve. Allison Andrews founded the event in 2008 with the idea of aiding the developing fashion culture. After the initial launch, it went on a three-year hiatus to recoup from the economic recession. It gave them … Continue reading »
San Diego Film Festival – Gus Van Sant Tribute Evening
The San Diego Film Festival held a special tribute for award-winning director screenwriter, producer, actor, author – and musician – Gus Van Sant on Thursday, September 27th at the Museum of Contemporary Art in La Jolla. Personal messages from actor and comedian Robin Williams and actor, film director, writer, and producer, Ben Affleck were played … Continue reading »
It’s time to shake it up at the San Diego Spirits Festival
One more day till the 4th Annual San Diego Spirits Festival weekend celebration. From August 25-26, attendees from around the globe will learn about the world of mixology while enjoying the latest cocktail creations. The unique two-day celebration of spirits, cocktails and local culinary scene will be at the Port Pavilion on Broadway. The festival … Continue reading »
HRC San Diego – A Rockin’ Black Tie Affair!
Many gathered on August 18, 2012 at Hard Rock Hotel San Diego for HRC San Diego’s – A Rockin’ Black Tie Affair! first annual dinner. Mayor Jerry Sanders, Councilmember Todd Gloria and Congressman Bob Filner were in attendance. Alex Newell, known as Unique on the hit show, Glee, kicked off the evening, singing his heart out … Continue reading »
Mama’s Kitchen Wine Tasting Fundraiser
Bourbon Street in University Heights hosted the Mama’s Kitchen’s 17th Annual Wine Tasting Event, presented by Revivals, on Thursday, August 16, 2012 from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Proceeds went directly to the daily operations of Mama’s Kitchen, the only non-profit in San Diego that prepares and delivers three meals a day, seven days a week, … Continue reading »