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Tales of the Panama-California Exposition Notable Visitors More than 3.7 million visitors attended the Panama-California Exposition. In addition to those in the photo, notable visitors included Vice President Thomas R. Marshall, Secretary of State William Jennings Bryan, Assistant Secretary of the Navy Franklin D. Roosevelt, and former presidents William Howard Taft and Theodore Roosevelt. …
Spotlight: San Diego Symphony The San Diego Symphony remains one of the premier arts organizations in Southern California, with roots going back over a century. This rich history, coupled with numerous contributions to the community, led to the Symphony being granted acclaimed Tier 1 status by the League of American Orchestras in 2010 — a…
What is now known as Casa de Balboa, located at the east end of the Prado, began life as the Commerce and Industries Building and is still frequently referred to as the Electric Building. As with so many of the other 1915 structures, it has had many names over the years. The use of the…
North Coast Repertory Theatre Posted on September 10, 2014 Nestled among the quaint seaside neighborhoods of Solana Beach resides North Coast Repertory Theatre, one of the premier theater companies in San Diego County. Founded by husband and wife team, Tom and Olive Blakistone over 30 years ago, this popular venue has long been a leading…
New Mexico State Building Contemporary visitors to Balboa Park know the Balboa Park Club as an unpretentious Pueblo and mission-influenced building with large, attractive meeting rooms and a historical mural and fountain. Those who used it in the 1950s remember that too, plus a handy on-site food service, a feature that ended long ago. San…
Works from the Argillet Collection come to San Diego What would it be like growing up in the presence of a great artist, especially one as eccentric and unpredictable as 20th-century surrealist master Salvador Dali? Madame Christine Argillet had that very privilege. She is one of the last living links to Dali, and if…
La Jolla Playhouse Founded in 1947 by legendary actor Gregory Peck, along with Dorothy McGuire and Mel Ferrer, the La Jolla Playhouse is one of the nation’s leading repertory companies for first-time plays and theater education. Each season the Playhouse introduces both the country, and often the world, to premieres of the latest and greatest…
The Isthmus Think of the Panama-California Exposition Isthmus as a kind of fun zone, fondly referred to as a place of jollity, with its midway-like carnival atmosphere. The Isthmus, named after the Isthmus of Panama, was a half-mile amusement street that extended from the Southern California Counties Building to the north gate in what is…
Spotlight on Mo`olelo Performing Arts Center Established in 2004, Mo`olelo Performing Arts Center has become synonymous with award-wining performances and cutting-edge productions that continue to influence and impress the theatre community of San Diego. The organization’s three plays per season are chosen to reflect founders Seema Sueko and Kim Palma Richmond’s desires to foster multiculturalism…
Panama-California Sculpture Court Few visitors to Balboa Park can tell you where the Sculpture Court is situated. The Sculpture Garden? No, the Sculpture Court. A hint: it’s at the east end. People walk near but seldom notice it, and most are unaware of its significance. The court is in a kind of secret spot that…
Spotlight on The Old Globe Built in 1935 in the heart of Balboa Park, The Old Globe Theatre is one of the most renowned and esteemed theaters in the country, and remains instrumental in developing Broadway-bound productions from the world’s leading playwrights, directors, and actors. Every season 15 plays perform on the Globe’s three stages,…
The Painted Desert It was an idea that captured the imagination. Recreate the Painted Desert of the American Southwest and invite Native American tribes to live in it and demonstrate the Indian way of life. Built by the Santa Fe Railroad for the 1915 Panama-California Exposition and officially named the Painted Desert, the exhibit was…
Return of the Electriquette “That’s so cool!” “It looks like patio furniture on wheels.” “It reminds me of Chitty Chitty Bang Bang.” “Can I drive it?” What is causing all this excitement and chatter on the Prado? The return of the famous “Electriquette” to Balboa Park. The little wicker vehicle is powered by electricity…
The ride of a lifetime for a racehorse with local ties to Del Mar
Bloom Bash returns this year, offering immersive art installations, live performances, bites from more than 30 local eateries, and signature sips. This kick-off party also features a Ferris wheel in the Plaza de Panama outside the Museum, live music by L.A.-based DJ Kara Ford and smooth jazz musician Erisa Ford, and after-hours access to the…
The internationally renowned artist presents an exhibition at San Diego's Pacific Beach/Taylor Branch Library Gallery
Cecilia Wong Kaiser presents an exhibition at BFreeStudio in La Jolla
R&C Editor-at-Large Andrea Naversen uncovers those supporting local wordsmiths
