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New Children’s Museum Originally built in La Jolla in 1983, The Children’s Museum was eventually relocated to downtown where it was closed a few years later to reimagine the facility for a new generation (though the organization remained open to continue its outreach programs). It took six years of planning and development and the…
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…
From new San Diego restaurants to fall festivals, dining events and cultural happenings, here’s what to look forward to this season
The City of Escondido unveiled six murals by regional artists, creating a vibrant outdoor gallery that highlights wildlife, local landscapes, and imagination
The award-winning theater director and former actress succeeds Christopher Ashley, ushering in a new era for the acclaimed San Diego cultural institution
Murals of La Jolla 2010-2025 is the long-awaited follow-up tome
Guests enjoyed a soulful exhibit dedication by the powerhouse couple at MCASD, featuring live music and dynamic dance performances. The POV: hometown heroes
The new multi-gen program partners with La Jolla's art powerhouses
From the private collection of Alicia Keys to emerging artists to collect now
How the Balboa Park landmark is honoring 100 years with rare exhibitions, a community birthday festival, and a vision for the future
From Muhammad Ali and Elizabeth Taylor to roller discos and Hollywood parties, the Rancho Santa Fe photographer’s newly digitized archive reveals a remarkable era of entertainment history
As the global music trade organization celebrates its milestone anniversary, NAMM president and CEO John Mlynczak reflects on legacy, education, and the future of the industry
Explore San Diego’s living history and experience extraordinary travel opportunities across Normandy, the Pacific, and beyond
The Joan and Irwin Jacobs Performing Arts Center transforms Liberty Station into a hub for live performance and creativity
As the natural world grows increasingly unpredictable, artist Radenko Milak transforms that instability into something profoundly beautiful
To many, the art world may feel distant and exclusive. That’s why art galleries need great storytellers like Eric Laine. With 30 shows and counting, Laine’s Oolong Gallery has achieved something profound in a region defined by its creative diaspora: An art community with a life all its own. Established in 2022 and named for…
