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ADAMS AVENUE NEWS PRESORT STANDARD U.S. POSTAGENORMAL HEIGHTS PAID SAN DIEGO, CAYour Neighborhood Source - Serving local communities, kids, & causes throughout Southern California. EDDM RETAIL LocalUmbrella.com Local Postal Customer A MAN WITH A PLAN: Vol. 26 No. 10 October, 2017 GARY WEBER CREATES CHANGE WHAT’S INSIDE… THROUGH COMMUNITY ACTIVISM Zandra Rhodes Goes Vintage Del Mar resident and international designer Zandra Rhodes is celebrating that iconic symbol of femaleness – the lipstick tube – in her upcoming fash- ion show at the Westgate Hotel on October 24. PG. 6Gary Weber GI Film Festival San Diego Comes to North CountyGary Weber’s fingerprints are all over the Normal Organizers of the third annual GI Film Festival San Diego (Oct. 18-22)Heights sign on Adams Ave. Literally. Not only did announce a special preview screening of Thank You for Your Service onthe city planner and community activist work tire- PG. 20lessly to restore the Normal Heights sign that had Living with Animals The Mingei International Museumbeen dilapidated for years, he was given the honor will present more than 125 objects in “Art of the Americas — Pre-of pulling the switch from “off” to “on” at the com- ColumbianArt from Mingei’s Collec- tion,”. PG. 21munity dedication ceremony in 1982. Planting his CONTACT USleft palm on the post and curling his right hand EDITORIAL/LETTERSaround the lever, Weber left his invisible but per- Jon Wesley Ewellmanent mark on Normal Heights. PAGE 10 The Normal Heights sign. [email protected] ADVERTISING Brad Weber [email protected] * OFFER EXPIRES NOV. 30TH

2 | OCTOBER 2017 Ronald McDonald House: A Home Away from Home in Serra Mesa Adams Ave News Bay Park Connection College Area Connection Hillcrest News IB Connection Ken-Tal News Mission Hills News North Park News Serra Mesa Connection South Park News Local Umbrella Media- your neighborhood source - Group Publisher Dining Room Photo courtesy of Ronald McDonald House Entrance courtesy of Ronald McDonald House Brad Weber BY JEANNE RAWDIN dry facilities, and so much more. It this way: “The Ronald McDonald programming for young siblings. [email protected] also helps day visitors by offering a House allowed us to stay together as Volunteers and teachers at the Imagine your child or young fam- place to rest and recuperate from the a family. It was so nice to get a home- Associate Publisher ily member getting sick. Your whole emotional ravages of having a child cooked meal and a shower and rest house also offer an array of other Kat Haney family needs to pack up and go to in the hospital. in such a clean, welcoming environ- kid-friendly activities like hands-on where the best doctors are. You ment. We were always greeted with science projects, creative art projects, [email protected] don’t know how long you’ll have to “It’s a simple yet profound mis- a smile.” sports, and field trips to places like stay, or where you’ll stay, for that sion,”says Charles Day, the President the San Diego Zoo to keep siblings Editor matter. That’s where the Ronald and CEO of Ronald McDonald Another family who has a child busy throughout their stay. Jon Wesley Ewell McDonald House comes in. House Charities of San Diego,“car- born with a heart condition recently [email protected] ing for a family as they care for their wrote, “The staff is top notch. They The Ronald McDonald House is The Ronald McDonald House has sick or injured child. It’s the most work very hard and are always kind a non-profit entity, so it relies on Art Director been serving families in need since trying time imaginable – dealing of all of us. They are always willing community partners to keep it Chris Baker 1980. Located just off the 805 free- with the stress and uncertainty that to help with whatever we need. They going. Ten percent of its budget [email protected] way in Serra Mesa, it started as a comes with a child’s hospitalization. will stop whatever they are doing to comes from McDonald’s Corpora- small house with just eight guest Our volunteers and staff are able to help.” tion and local McDonald’s opera- Writers/Columnists rooms serving families whose kids make a real and lasting difference in tors. The other 90 percent comes Bart Mendoza were being treated at nearby Rady their lives.” The House also offers a variety of from contributions from business, Delle Willett Children’s Hospital. In 2009, it free education and enrichment pro- foundations, and individuals in the Jen Coburn opened a new house with 47 guest Many children whose families stay grams that help sisters and brothers community. Volunteers offer up Sara Wacker suites, and increased that to 55 suites at the house are being treated for continue to learn. About a hundred 70,000 hours a year to keep the Nina Ruud this year for families going to nearby serious, often life-threatening con- kids (kindergarten through grade house operating at full speed. Beau Schmidt hospitals as well. But still, the house ditions at local hospitals. Having 12) attend school on site for as long Leo Christopher can’t keep up with demand. Every home-like surroundings helps with as they are staying there. It’s called President and CEO Charles Day day, it has more than 30 families a the stress of coping with such a dire the School Away from School pro- knows the house offers something Shelby, Shelby's Gardens night on its waiting list. situation. Statistics show that chil- gram and operates from 8 am to priceless in the middle of such trying Lisa Howe dren heal faster when families are 2:30 pm, just like a regular school times for families. “I am honored Since it began, the Ronald near, and that parents and siblings day. The program is a partnership to witness the resilience and spirit Photography McDonald House has housed more can manage challenges better when with the San Diego Unified School of moms, dads and children of all Manny Cruz than 18 thousand families as living together. District. There are also certified ages as they deal with these difficult Sande Lollis overnight guests, offering comfort- teachers on hand during holidays circumstances. 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3OCTOBER 2017 |Sophie’s Kensington Gallerypremiers The Road Ahead Sophie’s Kensington Gallery - one of eight galleries to host the 2nd AnnualThe Road Ahead on October 7, 2017 invites you to the premier of an incrediblecollection of art by artists with developmental disabilities. The exhibitionfeatures 32 artists from across the country, as eight National centers that provideart for persons with developmental disabilities collaborate. Merging the artistsand interests of Art Enables, Creative Trails, Hozhoni Foundation, ImagineThat!, MOSA Museum of Special Art, N4th Gallery, Sophie’s Gallery and SuziCappa Art Center, together they celebrate the tremendous talents of personswith developmental disabilities. Through the arts they are encouraged to forgean identity as a person that is creative, original, sensitive, independent, imagi-native and as someone who can affect an emotional response in others throughthe power of visual language. The Road Ahead will touch many lives on its year-and-a-half journey whilestopping in San Diego, CA; Flagstaff, AZ; Rapid City, SD; Portland, ME; Wash-ington DC; Kansas City, MO; Albuquerque, NM; and Bothell, WA. Don’t missyour chance to attend while the show is in San Diego. The public receptionwill be held at Sophie’s Kensington Gallery on October 7, 2017 from 5 pm to 8pm. Sophie’s Kensington Gallery is an art program of St. Madeleine Sophie’sCenter (SMSC), a nonprofit organization in El Cajon, CA that educates andempowers individuals with developmental disabilities to realize their full poten-tial. SMSC provides work training and social experiences that encourage stu-dents to become well-rounded, contributing members of the greater commu-nity. The Center also strives to educate the community about the realities ofdevelopmental disabilities, such as Down syndrome, autism, and cerebral palsy.It employs over 130 staff members and is served by more than 150 dedicatedvolunteers. A fleet of some 40 paratransit vans and buses transports studentsbetween home, campus, and work sites, five days a week. For more information,visit www.stmsc.org. Sophie’s Kensington Gallery 4186 Adams Avenue San Diego, CA 92116 Phone: 619.593.2205 Email: [email protected]

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WINNIE’S 5OCTOBER 2017 |PICKS! Party ARTy for ArtReach 2017 An Artful Evening in Rancho Santa Fe Benefiting the ArtReach Access to Art ProgramMARK TWAIN – (Famous Authors). This Kaiser Wilhelm II. What will Capt. Brandt find On Sunday, October 22, 2017 3 to 6 PM, before your eyes and then available for auc-documentary was so interesting. Mark Twain in Holland where the Kaiser lives in a secluded ArtReach will host Party ARTy 2017 in a tion. Artists AkZhana and Ellen Dieter willwas a very witty guy. His wit gave him a chance mansion. A must see! My kind of thriller and stunning Rancho Santa Fe home. Spend an complete paintings on the spot.to go all over theworld and he was able to pay all Christopher Plummer is excellent. amazing afternoon celebrating 10 yearsof his debt. A funny man! I even liked the Story of the ArtReach Access to Art program, The Trojan Rocksteady Boxsets, a localof Mark Twain with Fredric March. You need to WAY HOME - Eul-Boon Kim, Seung-Ho Yoo. which takes high quality visual art lessons band, will set the musical mood. Each guestsee both of these DVDs. A 7 year old boy is sent to live with his deaf mute, to San Diego County elementary schools will receive a pair of Knockaround Sunglasses, elderly grandmother. No electricity, indoor that do not have arts education as a part of and wine lovers will have the opportunity toQUILL (The Life of a Guide Dog) - A family plumbing or fast food restaurants. He is angry their normal school curriculum. win a bottle of fine wine at the toss of a ring.movie at its best. This is a true story of a yellow and confused. But this is a story of how lovingLabrador Retriever named Quill. Not every dog kindness wins the day for the grandmother and Proceeds from the event benefit of the The silent auction features many tempta-can be a guide dog. They are watched carefully the little boy. Thoroughly enjoyable! ArtReach mission: to take artist-led free or tions including a stay at a gorgeous Park Citywhile trained. very low cost visual arts education programs condominium valued at $5000, two tickets I'm recuperating from an operation and hope into San Diego County schools that would with table seating for the sold out B-52s con-THE EXCEPTION - Lily James, Jai Courtney, to be back to my perky self by next month. otherwise have none. cert at Belly Up on November 2 plus dinnerChristopher Plummer. This is a WWII thriller at Pacific Coast Grill, chillax at The Lodgeabout German officer Captain Stefan Brandt who See you next month, Winnie Since 2008, ArtReach Reach motivated at Torrey Pines 1 night plus breakfast forgoes to investigate an exiled German monarch over 19,000 students in 96 schools to create two, Disneyland passes, and much more. over 60,000 pieces of original work. ArtReach takes everything needed to each ArtReach promises a delightful evening campus, including teaching artists, art mate- filled with art, artists, music, fine food and rials and standards-based lesson plans. No wine, and fun. To purchase tickets for Party buses required. In 2016/17 alone, the ARTy for ArtReach visit www.artreach- ArtReach team worked in 14 schools span- sandiego.org ning the county via the free/low cost pro- gram and in 6 more schools with fee-based Cost $130 in advance // $150 at the door. work. Grants, sponsorships, individual For more information, call 619.940.7278. donors and events like Party ARTy support this program that helps bring the joy of mak- Party ARTy for ArtReach Spon- ing original art to cash-strapped elementary sors: ArtWalk San Diego, schools that would otherwise have no visual Knockaround, Tito’s Vodka, Pietri arts instruction. Cellars, Olive PR Solutions ArtReach staff and volunteers are design- A Few ArtReach Facts: ing an evening that, though a fundraiser, will Purpose: To increase access to visual arts feel like a celebration of art and creativity education for all students via free or low cost with friends. Event guests are also in for an artist-led instruction epicurean treat. Festive food created by Coast Catering. Cirque Entertainment provided Goals: To build art making skills confidence by Sophia Isadora Academy of Circus Arts. and to help youngsters practice creative And as a very special addition to the evening, problem solving while creating original art attendees will meet the artist behind the incredible art collection in the home. Sonny Student Participants since 2008: King, the Australian artist who was featured 19,131 on CBS Sunday Morning, grew up in the circus, and his sculptures and paintings Number of Local Artists: Six depict both circus life and beautifully-exe- cuted landscapes. Total Contact Hours via Sequential Lessons: 62,065 World-renowned artists provide the treats for the eye with live artwork being created

6 | OCTOBER 2017Zandra Rhodes Goes Vintage for Upcoming Fashion Show BYJEANNERAWDIN Del Mar resident and internation- Zandra’s portrait was done by Gene Nocon. Photos of the garments with the lipstick print. Photo Credit: matchesfashion.comal designer Zandra Rhodes is cele-brating that iconic symbol of Are you involved in other I was born in Chatham, England, Fishers. (She also designed for that I’ve lived through that theyfemaleness – the lipstick tube – in one hour outside London. My Verdi’s Aida at the Houston Grand themselves don’t know about.her upcoming fashion show at the charities? mother taught at a local art college Opera and English National Opera.)Westgate Hotel on October 24. The My partner and I helped to raise (the Medway College of Art). She I have a design all ready to go for What excites you when youshow is called Vintage Vibe with was always doing dressmaking, Turandot but I didn’t manage toLipstick, marking the 18th anniver- $40 million to build the Sulpizio working on a stand. She would raise enough funds to build the get out of bed in the morn-sary fashion show for Rhodes at the Family Cardiovascular Center and bring home these lovely exotic fash- whole thing. I’m also going toWestgate. UCSD Thornton Hospital Expan- ion magazines. But she was a chain Chicago soon for another produc- ing? sion. And I designed all of the invi- smoker and died at 50, so she never tion of Bizet’s The Pearl Fishers, and Well, if work’s going well, it’s Known for her eclectic and ethe- tations and table decorations at a really saw that I went into dressmak- those funds will also support thereal designs for decades, Rhodes fundraising event for it. I’ve also ing and fashion. San Diego Opera, so I’m excited always exciting. Being excited isstarted selling her hand-painted tex- done invitations for fundraisers at about that. really important, because half yourtiles in 1967 at a small clothing shop the UCSD Theodore Geisel Library Now that you’re 76 years problems go away if you get excited.in England. She arrived in the US and for the group Go Red for You show no signs of slowing If you’re not excited, what’s thefrom London in 1969 as a textile Women, which raises awareness old, what stands out for you point? Life’s tough enough anyway,designer who needed to find a job. about signs of stroke in women. I’ve down or heading toward and I’m lucky enough to be sur-Diana Vreeland from American also helped with fundraising for the when you look back at your rounded by enthusiastic people. IVogue featured her garments and North Coast Repertory Theatre, and retirement. Is it something call my London studio every morn-gave her entrée into the world of I’ve done exhibits at the Children’s career? ing at 6 am, and it’s early afternoonfashion in America. Museum downtown and the Mingei Well, certainly meeting Diana you think about? there. They’re really excited now Museum in Balboa Park. Not really, because I have so many about how to promote the lipstick Rhodes has designed dresses for Vreeland in 1969 and having her prints. They’ve come up with lip-Princess Diana, Jackie Onassis, Eliz- I know you’ve probably been promote my work in American projects I still want to do! One that stick mugs and all sorts of things. Iabeth Taylor, Lauren Bacall, Bianca Vogue. Also, I’d have to say owning comes to mind right now is a fairy believe enthusiasm will often carryJagger, even Joan Rivers. Now, at asked this a hundred times my beautiful boutique in London book about the California chaparral. you part of the way through life.age 76, she shows no signs of slow- that I had for ten years. Back in England, I was raised oning down. I caught up with her in or more, but tell me about Flower Fairy Books, where you’d see What keeps you awake ather Solana Beach studio to find out And definitely creating the outfit a picture of a flower with the fairywhat keeps her creative juices flow- the hair. for Freddie Mercury (from the that goes with it. I hike at Torrey night?ing through her golden years. It’s been pink since 1980. In the band, Queen). Although he got that Pines on the weekends, so I thought Nothing. When I start to worry outfit very early on, the photo of of doing a California Chaparral fairySo your fashion show at the seventies, it was green, some purple. him in my outfit somehow crystal- book, with the Indian Paint Brush about something, I instantly fall And back then, they were still exper- lized me as if I did a whole lot of Fairy, and the Mariposa Poppy asleep. So it’s never a problem.Westgate this year is called imenting with colors that would pop stuff, particularly because he Fairy, and more. And then I’d work on hair. Now they can almost became such a cult figure. design ball gowns for each of them. What do you do for fun?Vintage Vibe with Lipstick. do any color in the rainbow. Anyway, I’m still working on it. I like cooking. My favorite thing I had it all different colors and then I Another thing that stands out isTell me more about the went to China and when I came back doing a print collection for Valenti- How much time do you spend to cook is English bread and butter I thought, oh, I’m going to design a no that was seen all over the world. pudding. And I make lots of soups.theme. Chinese collection. So, what color in Del Mar these days? I love to have dinner parties, maybe do you think of when you think of And, of course, being named I spend three weeks here, and one six couples. We each do a course. It’s so funny, we’re about to cele- China? Probably red, of course. But “Dame Zandra” by the Queen. (She But I love to keep it fun. Sometimesbrate 50 years in fashion. I did all I decided to go with pink, because was named Dame Commander of week in London. My partner is now I’ll have hats at the door for peoplethe lipstick designs in the sixties. pink is more interesting. the Order of the British Empire in housebound because of health rea- to wear. I love dressing up. DressingThen of course I did a collection for 2014 for service to British fashion sons, so I may change that. But I up makes you feel better.Valentino last season. The best way Having pink hair back then and textiles, presented at Bucking- still have my studio in Londonto describe it is that it’s a case of tak- ham Palace by Princess Anne.) So where the fabrics are made. The Celebrity Annual Fashioning a slightly new look at the old. was a bold move. Did you do now I’m Dame Zandra Rhodes. Show and three-course luncheon isOur design director was going What do you see as your Tuesday, October 24, in the Versaillesthrough the archives and she looked it to draw attention to your- What about here in San Ballroom at the Westgate Hotel,at these designs and said that it’s so legacy? 1055 2nd Avenue downtown. Therelevant to now, why aren’t we just self? Diego? I am in a unique and strange Champagne Welcome Receptionreworking some of the things that It’s funny you should say that I’m very thankful that I’ve been starts at 11:30 am followed by awe’ve done? So that’s really how it position in that I haven’t got any three-course prix fixe luncheon atcame to happen. because it’s something I don’t think taken to heart in San Diego as well. children. But I do have a lot of 12 noon. Tickets are $85. To pur- about. I’m always so focused on The San Diego Opera opened things interns who come to me, and my chase a table of 10, call Sarah Gunter I’m expanding on the lipsticks other things. I hardly ever think up for me in terms of letting me interns could be my grandchildren, at 619-557-3619.because every time I wear the lip- about a public reaction, do you design costumes for different which makes it quite unique. It’sstick prints out, I have people com- know what I mean? I’m really quite operas. The first one was The Magic very funny to have people come tomenting saying how much they immune to it. Flute in 2001. I also designed the set me to write about bits of historywant them. It’s so funny that some- and costumes for Bizet’s The Pearlthing from the seventies and late six- What was your childhood like?ties is suddenly very applicableagain. I mean, maybe that’s the luckof the draw but I just keep goingalong. And I keep all my archives.You’ve described yourWestgate fashion show asunique. Why is that? It’s a very different show for a fewreasons. One, it’s very intimate and Iknow all the audience. Also, it’s acharity fundraiser for the Fashion andTextile Museum I opened in Londonback in 2003. And I tell the storiesbehind the prints as the models comeout. We print all our own fabrics backin the London studio. I’ve got myclients who wear my clothes regularly–Jeanne Jones, for example (La Jollaauthor and syndicated food colum-nist). And then I’ve got other peoplewho come to look at my clothes andthen order from the show or comebehind stage afterward.

7OCTOBER 2017 |Arts for Healing Program Unites Body, Mind, and Spirit BYJEANNERAWDIN Sometimes healing the body goes is 34 weeks old today, and we’ve been Music therapist Amy Andrews with mom and baby at Sharp Mary Birch NICU. Photo by Sharp HealthCare staffbeyond the physical, and includes the here for five weeks. To have musicmind and spirit. Uniting these three as part of her treatment, recovery, Expressive arts therapist Anita Carter with patient at Sharp Memorial Hospital. Photo by Carol Sonsteinis the idea behind a special program and growth is an experience we areat Sharp Healthcare. It’s called “Arts just thrilled to have.”for Healing” and it provides patientswith a creative outlet to enhance Tim Smith, the CEO of Sharptheir ability to heal beyond tradition- Memorial Hospital, remembers oneal medical treatments. patient in particular named Jeff.“He was in bad shape after a T-6 spinal It all started with a chaplain cord injury and didn’t want to leavenamed Heidi Johnston in 2007. his room. Our Arts for Healing ther-Heidi would carry baskets of art sup- apists encouraged Jeff to participateplies to patient rooms to make sim- in the program and he finally did.”ple arts and crafts with them. As Jeff says, “I finally got out of mymore doctors, nurses, and therapists room and was able to meet othersaw the positive impact she was hav- patients. It really helped to talk toing and noticed the quicker healing people who were going through theprocesses in patients, they requested same things.”more of her services. So Heidireached out to the local community This kind of program is rare tofor volunteers to help her. find in a hospital setting. Very few hospitals across the country offer art Today, Arts for Healing has grown and music at the bedside of patientsto include not only the cart full of of all ages, individualized to theart supplies, but also live music, patient’s specific needs at no charge.group art and music therapy, andspecial arts events. There’s even a Mackenzie notes that most peopleweekly art group for women with who hear about the program thinkhigh-risk pregnancies who are on it’s only for kids. “When I tell peoplebed rest at Sharp Mary Birch Hospi- about Arts for Healing, they assumetal where they make picture frames I work at a children’s hospital. It’sfor photos of their new babies. amazing to see the patients’ faces light up when they do art or hear a Liz Mackenzie, the program coor- favorite song. Even adults love todinator, recalls other examples. “I’ve make art! Patients often say theyseen a heart-transplant patient dec- haven’t painted or written poetry ororate butterfly sun-catchers and hang done anything creative in years. Thethem from her IV pole as she took creative process often helps themher daily walk around the nursing access feelings and concerns they’reunit while waiting for a heart,” she unable to articulate with words yetsays. “I’ve seen patients in the out- are so important to their healing.”patient behavioral health programwho would otherwise be silent and Sharp Healthcare’s Arts and Heal-withdrawn engage in a painting pro- ing program is funded almost entire-ject with other patients, laughing and ly through philanthropy. The firstsharing stories.” donation was a piece of art that was sold and contributions from a few The program also includes activi- Sharp board members and doctors.ties like art beading, card making, Last year, a crowd-funding campaigncreative writing, model building, was a great success and brought inscrapbooking, needlepoint, quilting, matching grants. The program alsoand theatrical events. Through these receives funds from ongoing eventsactivities, therapists see the fear, pain, including the Sharp Memorial Golfand feelings of isolation in patients Tournament and the San Diego Fes-decrease significantly. And patients tival of the Arts.often see quicker recovery times. However, the program has become Two therapists head up the pro- so popular that demand continuesgram – Amy Andrews, a board-cer- to grow. Sharp Healthcare adminis-tified music therapist, coordinates trators consistently receive more andthe music therapy. Anita Carter more requests for music and expres-coordinates the art therapy side – sive arts therapy which require addi-she’s an expressive art therapist and tional funding – something the pro-licensed professional counselor. The gram doesn’t have right now. Theprogram also recruits volunteers two therapists dedicated to the pro-from local colleges and throughout gram work only part time, dividingthe San Diego community. There their time at each of four Sharp loca-are even patients who come back as tions – Sharp Memorial, Sharp Maryvolunteers because they see the Birch Hospital, Sharp McDonaldimmense value of the program. Center, and Sharp Mesa Vista Hos- pital. The goal is to have them work One patient at Sharp Memorial full time so that therapy programssays, “Every time my blood pressure can be expanded.was taken after an art session, it wasat its lowest. The program has made If you’d like to learn more, the Artsmy month-long stay in the hospital for Healing program will be offeringso much more bearable.” a free art project at the Sharp Disas- ter Preparedness Expo at Liberty Sta- A mother whose infant had to stay tion on Saturday, September 23. Goat Mary Birch Hospital in the NICU to https://www.sharp.com/health-for five weeks says the music pro- classes/disaster-preparedness-expo-gram helped both her and her baby. 1753/section-26086 for more infor-“I think we all know how important mation.music is, but to see it work in theNeonatal Intensive Care Unit is really Program coordinator Liz Mackenzie with patients in art group at Sharp Mary Birch Hospital. Photo by Carol Sonsteinremarkable with young babies. Mine

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9OCTOBER 2017 |By Bart Mendoza Oct. 28 Creepy Creeps and The Schizophonics Music News: The Casey Hensley Band Blues singer Casey Hensley is the latest local performer to Creepy Creeps With Halloween 2017 falling on a Tuesday, this year’s party night will actually score a record deal. Appearing at the Music Box on October Mittens take place on Saturday October 28, with the best music option being a terrific bill 22 and the Legacy Brewing Company on October 28, Hensley Skyterra featuring the Creepy Creeps and The Schizophonics at the Casbah. The latter’s has signed to the VizzTone, the label founded by former Ari Hoeing incendiary rock ‘n’ roll mix of Jimi Hendrix and James Brown is drawing attention Muddy Waters guitarist, Bob Margolin. “We are excited Mike Humphries and Mike Alvarez worldwide, but this night belongs to0 costumed garage rockers, The Creepy Creeps. because they have signed Casey to a three year, three recordGin Blosssoms This is a band that truly puts on an inspired show, complete with go-go girls and deal,” said Hensley’s partner, drummer Evan Caleb Yearsley. the band dressed in incredible costumes that might be anything from day of the The first release out of the gate will be the re-issue of their dead Mariachi’s to reptilian aliens. Topped with manic energy, this is a show that album, Casey Hensley Live: Featuring Laura Chavez, due to will leave you thoroughly entertained. casbahmusic.com be released worldwide on Oct 20. Originally self-released for just a few months, the album has received a slight graphics November 4 Mittens upgrade, but otherwise remains the same terrific blast of blues classics, topped by Hensley’s whiskey soaked vocals The long wait for indie pop quartet, Mittens, second album is over. The band will and Chavez’s amazing fretwork. “Although this record has celebrate the release of their new disc, Endlessly, with a CD release show at Bar Pink been out locally for the summer we are excited that it will be on November 4. It’s a terrific bill which includes The Hiroshima Mocking Birds, released on a blues label, and on a national and international The Strawberry Moons, and British band, The Ramona Flowers, but the night will level. We are in the works of booking a European tour and belong to Mittens. Mixing girl group pop and punk energy with harmonies and also tours of the USA.” He notes another reason he’s happy plenty of melody, Mittens have emerged as one of the best bands in San Diego. The signing to VizzTone. “It also happened to be the last label band seems to be having fun onstage and it’s contagious. barpink.com my mother, (singer) Candye Kane, was on, so it feels good to have that connection,” he said. Yearsly mentions the band November 10 Skyterra has been kept busy, their rising profile sure to keep things that way for some time to come. “We played Doheny Main On November 10, Skyterra, winners of the 2017 San Diego Music Award for “Best Stage this year, and also The Big Blues Bender in Las Vegas New Artist,” host a CD release show for their new EP, Over The Edge, at the House of along with Dr John, Mavis Staples, The Paladins, Walter Blues Voodoo Room. The quartet plays a blend of atmospheric piano based pop rock Trout and more. So, it has been an amazing summer. We and electronica, sounding at times like a cross between Coldplay, Pre Fab Sprout and can’t wait to see what the year to come will bring.” eighties hitmakers Berlin. Skyterra’s dreamy soundscape, as heard on songs such as “Strange Places,”makes for wonderful recordings, but it’s live where the songs arrange- Short Takes ments, in combo with lights and stage fog, really shine. All attendees of this show will Violinist Alicia Previn is releasing a compilation of her receive a copy of the new EP. houseofblues.com/sandiego/concert-events early studio demos,“Lovely: Rare Tracks 1981-2011,”in early November 15 Ari Hoenig 2018. Many of the tracks are from her days in London as a studio session player… guitarist Johnny Vernazza will be Dizzy’s continues to be the best place in town to hear up and coming national releasing two books in 2018, titled “Why I Play.” The first jazz acts, with adventurous bookings such as drummer Ari Hoenig, appearing on edition will cover the time up until 1980, including his years November 15. Joined by pianist Nitai Hershkovits and bassist Or Bareket, Hoenig with the Elvin Bishop Group. Volume 2 will bring the story and his trio perform instrumental songs, with his inspired percussion as the foun- up to date… The Spice Pistols, the cross dressing, tongue in dation. Hoenig has been recording since 1999 and performed with a who’s who cheek mash up band mixing the music of Spice Girls with of modern jazz, including Herbie Hancock, Pat Metheny and Wynton Marsalis, The Sex Pistols, is recording their debut album, “Life’s A but it’s his solo work, such as his most recent album, Pauper and the Magician, Drag” with Kevin Ring of Spitfire Torpedo heading produc- that has drawn the biggest accolades. dizzy’sjazz.com tion. The title track is the band’s lone original…Upcoming releases from Pacific Records include pro surfer Lindsay November 17 Dave Humphries Perry’s next album, Dark Revival and a new single from Super Groupie, featuring O-Town singer Trevor Penick, One of San Diego’s musical treasures, Dave Humphries, performs at Java Joe’s on “Keep It Low.”… On November 18, The Bancroft will be November 17. Originally from England, Humphries arrived in San Diego circa the site of a fundraiser for the Red Cross Disaster Relief 1996 and quickly found an audience for his wonderful Beatle-esque pop tunes, Fund, featuring Schizophonics, Pony Death Ride, Captain such as “These Eyes” and “Runaway For The Day.” Humphries is a master song- Viejo and more. writer, with an arsenal of classic sounding songs that are instantly ingrained in your head, and great stories to match. In his concerts, Humphries often plays REVIEW Ryan Hiller – Big Medicine (Pacific cover songs of his musical inspirations, but much of his own repertoire is strong enough to stand alongside his heroes work. For this show, he will be joined by Records) cellist Mike Alvarez and special guests. javajoesd.com Ten tracks from guitarist / singer-songwriter Ryan Hiller. November 18 Gin Blossoms For his fourth album, Hiller’s sound mixes up bluesy rock ‘n’ roll with a wide spectrum of influences including country Nineties hitmakers the Gin Blossoms celebrate the 25th anniversary of their hit and a touch of funk, for music that is the definition of radio album, New Miserable Experience, with a special concert at the Belly Up Tavern friendly and stadium ready. Sonically, “Big Medicine” itself on November 18. Making the show the perfect mix of band and venue, six tracks sounds big, with excellent production that really highlights on the albums 2002 deluxe reissue were recorded at the historic venue. The two Hiller’s voice and brings out the best in the arrangements. Top 40 sing-a-long hits,“Found Out About You” and “Hey Jealousy,” will draw the The obvious single is“Gotta Survive,”a storming, Hammond night’s biggest cheers, but the album on which the night’s set list will be drawn is organ backed rocker, with “Welcome to the Human Race,” a solid start to finish, deservedly becoming one of the era’s defining discs. bellyup.com soulful groover complete with a horn section and a great song chorus hook, coming in a close second. Though both songs are stylistically varied, they are unified by rhythms that are guaranteed to get people out of the seats and moving at any of Hiller’s live performances. These are songs with broad appeal, so fans of modern country, classic rock and blues alike will find much to enjoy here. www.pacifi- crecords.com

10 | OCTOBER 2017A Man With A Plan: BY JENNIFER COBURNGary Weber creates change through Community Activism Gary Weber’s fingerprints are all obsessed with Normal Heights change its zoning ordinances. Gary Weber’s home and yard are filled with relics of the Mid Cities area evolution.over the Normal Heights sign on because I live here,” he says, explain- In the beginning his group picked Photo courtesy of Jennifer Coburn.Adams Ave. Literally. ing that he began going door-to- door encouraging neighbors to something visible, restoring the on three separate occasions. “We ment park,” he says. Of the plan to Not only did the city planner and organize and lobby the city for Normal Heights sign. “You start have to think about what it is we use it as a soccer stadium, Webercommunity activist work tirelessly community improvements. talking about zoning and people’s want built, not just what to destroy,” scoffs, “It took someone really cyn-to restore the Normal Heights sign eyes glaze over, but the sign was a he says as he describes the restora- ical to come up with that schemethat had been dilapidated for years, Weber opens a binder with the slam dunk,” he says. The sign was tion of the landmark hotel origi- that depends on us being stupidhe was given the honor of pulling original postcard he mailed inviting an important symbol of communi- nally built in 1946. enough to fall for it.”the switch from “off” to “on” at the his neighbors to attend the first ty revitalization. “It showed some-community dedication ceremony Normal Heights Improvement body was doing something and Looking ahead, Weber says the He’s optimistic, though. Based onin 1982. Planting his left palm on Association at his home. “There something is different,” he says. community has a park deficiency the work he’s done in his ownthe post and curling his right hand were about ten of us right there,” he’d like to see addressed. And he neighborhood of Normal Heights,around the lever, Weber left his he says pointing to the living room. The day Weber pulled the switch has plenty of ideas on how Qual- he knows the power of communityinvisible but permanent mark on He has been attending meetings on the Normal Heights sign was just comm Stadium should be used. activism. “A few people can get anNormal Heights. regularly since, though the group, the beginning, though. The City “We could have an enormous Super enormous amount of work done.” now the Normal Heights Commu- then contracted with him to facili- Bowl venue with retail shopping, He should know. He’s hand a hand Normal Heights isn’t the only nity Association, has long-since tate groups that resulted in five restaurants, and entertainment, and in many of the improvements incommunity Weber has impacted. moved from his residence. Today community business improvement still have a hundred acres left over quality of life and economic devel-Over his half-century living in San Weber has 24 file cabinets filled districts. “We started talking about for its highest and best use like for opment in mid-cities neighbor-Diego, he has helped create five with historical documents from his trees for the streets and a street fair, SDSU, or a river park, or an amuse- hoods over the last 35 years.business improvement districts in years in community improvement. which has grown into the annualthe mid-cities region: North Park, Adams Avenue Street Fair, a main-Adams Ave, City Heights, and two At that first meeting in Weber’s stay of the Adams Avenue Businesson El Cajon Boulevard, one east and living room, Normal Heights resi- Association.the other west of the I-805 freeway. dents agreed that Adams Avenue needed cleaning up. They were also “After a while the City was like His community activism began concerned by the random growth ‘please just shut up and go away’,”in 1980 after he had worked for the and development in the neighbor- Weber recalls. But shutting up isn’tCity Planning Department and hood, specifically, the eight-unit Weber’s style. If he’d shut up, therewritten plans for other neighbor- apartment buildings that were pop- might not be all those business andhoods. He became frustrated that ping up everywhere. “I have no community organizations. Hethe existing Mid-City Community problem with growth and density, enjoyed meddling in the adjacentPlan was not being implemented. but the community should have neighborhoods, weighing in onIn fact, no plan was. “Along Adams some say in how it’s developed,” he making the old trolley barn a parkAvenue, there were empty store- says. With a laugh, Weber recalls, and not apartments, inducing milesfronts, vacant businesses, on the “We had community groups on of landscaped medians on thestreets were nothing but wires and every street corner and we started Boulevard and keeping those thingspoles, not a stick of landscaping,” driving (Mayor Pete Wilson and the that define an area in place. Sanhe recalls from his spacious home City Council) nuts.” The group was Diego might have also seen thein Normal Heights that overlooks successful in getting the City to destruction of the Lafayette Hotel,Qualcomm Stadium. “I became which Weber says had to be saved

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12 | OCTOBER 2017Hundreds of Men to Strut Through Downtown in High HeelsWHAT: Hundreds of men in sparkling high heels • Domestic violence advocateswill spend a Saturday strutting alongside women • Sheriff William Gore and District Attorney Sum-and families through the streets of downtown to mer Stephanraise awareness and funds for YWCA domestic vio- • Participants in heels including police officers,lence programs at the 10th annual “Walk a Mile in community groups and familiesHer Shoes.” WHERE: MLK Promenade Park (4th Ave. & KAfter the walk, men, women and children will cel- Street San Diego, CA 92101)ebrate their achievement with a family-friendlyfestival featuring live music by Mojo Jackson, lunch WHEN: Saturday, October 14, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.provided by Luna Grill, face painting, art activities,and games and prizes for adults and children.WHY:“Walk A Mile In Her Shoes” starts an impor- About the YMCAtant conversation about a subject that typicallylingers in the shadows. Proceeds from this event YWCA serves more than 9,100 individuals eachbenefit survivors and children overcoming domes- year through a full spectrum of residential andtic violence through the YWCA Becky’s House® community programs, including safe housing, casedomestic violence programs. management, mental health counseling, housing coordination and rental assistance, employmentYWCA is dedicated to helping individuals and fam- support, financial literacy training, children’s andilies secure immediate safety, recover from trauma, youth services, and health and wellness resources.improve their economic status and obtain perma- If you or someone you know needs help, call thenent housing and lasting independence. YWCA 24-hour domestic violence hotline at (619) 234-3164. To learn more and get involved, pleaseWHO: visit www.ywcasandiego.org.• YWCA of San Diego County• Survivors of domestic violenceDINE, SHOP & SPEND LOCAL



14 | OCTOBER 2017Lucky Dogs BY JEANNE RAWDIN Normal Heights resident Sue appreciated. And it’s all because we with broken legs or bad hips. They Doug Ashbrook is a foster parent that’s what matters.”Schaffner is a foster parent for the are all working to better the lives of take dogs that have been literally and Treasurer/Executive Board According to Debbie Cummings,dog rescue group called Labs and so many dogs.” dumped on the street. They get a lot Member of Labs and More. He fos-More. And she’s the first to admit of dogs from high-kill shelters in ters dogs for one week or up to a year. the Volunteer Director for Labs andshe has a bad habit. “My bad habit The thing that sets Labs and More Southern California, especially shel- “I love the satisfaction of taking care More, the group has 300 active vol-is that I fall in love with every one of apart from other dog rescue groups ters in the high desert. They usually of dogs and finding them a home. unteers and 100 foster families will-my foster dogs.” Her“bad habit” has is that they love diversity. As its name have 60 dogs up for adoption on any I’m trying to make a difference in ing to keep the dogs until they’reresulted in her becoming the perma- implies, the group definitely has labs given weekend, ranging in age from how humans discard these animals.” adopted.nent parent of two dogs she fostered and lab mixes, but it also has boxers, 8 weeks to 10 years old.through Labs and More – both pup- shepherds, huskies, and even a pure- Doug recalls fostering a ten-year- One thing’s for sure – there’s anpies adopted in 2015 and 2016. Since bred St. Bernard. The all-volunteer Cindy Simmons, Volunteer Man- old yellow lab for half a year. It was endless supply of dogs that arethen, she’s become a temporary fos- group was founded in 2011 with the ager for Labs and More, says what’s a pure-bred but it was deaf, rescued neglected or abused so the need ister parent – helping out other foster sole purpose of helping the dogs that surprising is that dogs with special from Mexico. “When we got Wesley, constant. Cindy says, “We can’t saveparents when they go on vacation. other rescue groups didn’t want to needs or conditions often get adopt- he weighed only 45 pounds. We them all. But we have an opportu- help. They’ve placed more than ed easily. “Somebody falls in love nursed him back to 80 pounds, and nity to save as many as we can. Sue has been volunteering with 6,000 dogs in loving homes. Last with the dog and wants to take care a sweet lady from Anaheim took him Watching them get rehabilitatedLabs and More for more than seven year alone, they placed more than of it.” home.” physically and emotionally bringsyears. “I love dogs and feel that the 1,700 animals. tears to my eyes.”work of Labs and More is so impor- Most of the dogs spend their time Doug says it’s hard to see thetant. When I come to an adoption Labs and More takes senior dogs, in a boarding facility in Valley Center human neglect. “People somehow Labs and More is sponsoring aevent, everyone makes me feel wel- dogs with medical issues, mothers during the week or in foster care can’t control their own lives so they fundraiser event called the Howl-O-come and my volunteer work is with puppies who need to be bottle- homes of volunteers until they’re take it out on animals. Animals are Ween MUTT RUN on October 28th. fed, deaf and blind dogs, and those adopted. defenseless. If I can make that better, Go to Labsandmore.org for more information.

15OCTOBER 2017 |Pinups & Puppies FundraiserPints and Paws Event, Inc. is hosting a Yappy Hour at RabbitHole in Normal Heights to help the pups of Baja Dog Rescueon this Friday October 13th! San Diego, California. - In an efort to help DogCaptain Morgan DaiquiriTecate Draft-raise money for Baja Dog Rescue, the girls of sHappy Hour Food Specials : 3/$5 StreetPints and Paws Events, Inc. are teaming up TacosBaja Dog Rescue is a non-proft organi-with Social Syndicate Restaurant Group to zation run by a group of dedicated volunteers.host one of their monthly fundraisers at Rab- Tey rescue and rehabilitate unwanted, aban-bit Hole (one of their locations) in Normal doned and neglected dogs and fnd them lov-Heights on Friday, October 13th from 6pm – ing, happy homes. Tey are a No-Kill animal9pm. rescue and we literally give them a second chance at life. Tey need our help to continue Te event theme is Pinups and Puppies, to save the lives of so many wonderful andhosted with Pinup doll Nicki Rey and friends. loving dogs.Tere will be live music, great drink and foodspecials with portion of proceeds going to http://bajadogrescue.org/Baja Dog Rescue and even an artist live paint- Pints and Paws Events, INC. is a non-profting a dog portrait. Plus, a huge rafe featuring: event company started by two girls who loveHotel Stays, a Baja Adventures Package, their pups, Craft Beer and helping out theRestaurant Gift Certifcates, Doggie Service pups in need! Each month they throw aCertifcates, and more!Also requesting donat- “Yappy Hour” at a local brewery in San Diegoed dog items for the rescue's daily use: used and choose a dog charity or rescue that needsleashes, collars, blankets, dog beds, towels, help supporting their pups and mission. Atdog food, toys, treats, etc.Our fabulous Spon- these events you can meet local artisans &sors will be donating 50% of drink proceeds vendors that help support their cause as well.to charity, Drink Specials include the follow- You can Win Prizes, meet new furiendsing : Don Julio MargaritaKetel One Salty

16 | OCTOBER 2017 These Girls Are Good By Alison Aragon, Grants & Communications Specialist at Pro Kids | The First Tee of San Diego.R etired professional golfer into this space, and give them the Stephanie had talent and drive Stephanie - this girl can golf! Annika Sorenstam once opportunity to network on the golf since age eight, and has worked hard said, \"If everything was course alongside their male peers. to take advantage of all the sup- Pro Kids | The First Tee of San Di- given to you, it wouldn't While all Pro Kids members prac- port Pro Kids has given. Stephanie ego, Carini Heating and Air, and thefeel as good when you achieve it.\" tice life skills such as responsibility, embodies the values of humility and Girls Mentoring Committee, wouldThis lesson runs deep in the origin integrity, and bravery through golf perseverance and is an extremely like to invite you to join us at theof Pro Kids | The First Tee of San class, the reality is life is experienced committed Pro Kids ambassador, 2017 Carini Women’s Golf Tourna-Diego, founded by NFL player Ernie differently for our female members. giving her time and experience back ment this year. We want our 60%Wright in 1994. Ernie saw golf as a Carini Heating and Air sees value in to the younger players. She recently female membership to continue tounique way to teach kids about life creating an event where all women played alongside her brother Peter have the resources to grow throughskills they could carry with them feel welcome. In addition to a Jazz and San Diego enthusiast and actor/ the game of golf, and build confi-into adulthood. Since then, Pro Kids and Champagne Brunch before the comedian Will Ferrell in Coronado. dence, commitment, and courage tohas provided golf and life skills in- tournament on Sunday, December be the strong women they alreadystruction and educational opportu- 3rd, each participant will have the Stephanie has already gone head- are as they transition into adult-nities to more than 20,000 kids age opportunity to play with and learn to-head with some of San Diego’s hood.seven to seventeen, and continues from one of our female golfers. Here best, including recent President’sto serve an average of 1,700 kids a is a sneak peek of one of Pro Kids Cup winner Charley Hoffman. Here, If you are interested in playing inyear through their City Heights and most dynamic female golfers: Charley and Stephanie face off on- the Carini Women’s Golf Tourna-Oceanside locations. Pro Kids mem- stage, playing a simulation of Pebble ment Sunday, December 3rd 2017,bers build relationships through Stephanie Beach. She recently started playing or supporting girls programmingeducation and sportsmanship to on the Women’s Golf Team at CSU through sponsorship or donation,become productive leaders in their “Pro Kids changed my life,” Steph- San Marcos, and we can’t wait to please contact Alison Aragon atown community. They are given anie said. “It guided me and helped see what other amazing things the [email protected] or 619-the tools to work towards success me focus on all my goals and to have future has in store. Look out for 582-7884. See you on The First Tee!through an incentivized leveling sys- a backup plan to being a profes-tem, which allows them increased sional golfer.”access to golf equipment, courseplay, and field trips as they put theirtime and effort into the program.Last year, Carini Heating and Air, aheating and air conditioning compa-ny serving all of San Diego Countywith a commitment to giving backto the community, teamed up withPro Kids to host the Carini Women’sGolf Tournament at Colina ParkGolf Course. Carini’s commitmentand dedication to growing the sport,for girls in particular, has enabledthe Girls Mentoring Committee atPro Kids to flourish in recent years,with opportunities ranging frometiquette classes, pilates lessons, andadventure hikes, to girls-only golfclass. The Girls Mentoring Committee(GMC) is made up of inspirationalwomen who volunteer their timeto get to know the young women ofPro Kids and act as role models forthe girls. The committee providesexperiences for girls that are enrich-ing, fun, and healthy. The GMCsupports Pro Kids overall mission,as golf is a sport traditionally inac-cessible to communities of color,those lacking financial means, andwomen. Golf is much more thana sport—it is a space for buildingpartnership in business, and build-ing new or fostering old relation-ships. The GMC recognizes the needto welcome women in particular

17OCTOBER 2017 | Profiles of Success - Pro Kids | The First Tee San DiegoI t’s not often that you meet a Not Everyone Becomes a Pro Golfer at Pro Kids | The First Tee, young woman like Anyah. Well but Everyone Gets Unique Opportunities to Excel in Life spoken, charismatic, athletic andsmart, you could probably predict \"Anyah joined Pro Kids | The First Tee San Diego when to be an attorney and/or in the golfthat someday she would be a super- she was just nine years old. She credits the program with business.star. But if you ask her what kinds giving her a much stronger focus on academic work;of experiences most contributed to coaching for her golf game to a level 5 at the center and a When asked what inspires her at Proher success, she would mention her varsity position on her high school team.\" Kids | The First Tee San Diego, Anyahinvolvement with Pro Kids | The First says it’s partly the exposure to a worldTee San Diego, without hesitation. At she would have never seen, includingonly 15 years old she is the Academic playing at high-end golf courses andAthlete of the Year at the San Diego country clubs and meeting kids from anon-profit that combines golf with wide range of backgrounds and experi-academics, leadership and character- ences. But what keeps her inspired onbuilding skills. Just for starters, she a daily basis is the program’s “words tohas 4.25 GPA in San Diego High live by.” These inspirational words areSchool’s International Baccalaureate an integral part of the Pro Kids pro-Program, plays three varsity sports, gram, with different ones, includingspeaks fluent French and is ASB patience, integrity, honesty and pers-Secretary. verance, posted on stones and markers throughout the Pro Kids golf course. Anyah joined Pro Kids | The FirstTee San Diego when she was just nine Anyah has four brothers and sisters,years old. She credits the program all participating in the program at dif-with giving her a much stronger fo- ferent levels depending on their agecus on academic work; coaching for and educational status. She feels it’s aher golf game to a level 5 at the center great environment for all them to growand a varsity position on her high and excel, and she hopes other kidsschool team. She is already planning have the opportunities she has experi-her future which includes college golf enced herself.and law school. Long term, she plans



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18 | OCTOBER 2017KIDS’ KORNER: It's October, time for HALLOWEEN! This month is sooo much FUN! We get to dress in costumes, tell scary stories, go trick-or-treating, and…we get to carve pumpkins! Carving pumpkins is awesome, so we are going to have a contest. Send a photo of your Halloween pumpkin carving masterpiece, and the winner with get a $25 gift certificate to Ike's Place for lunch. Good luck and have FUN! Email your entries to [email protected] We will announce the winner in our November publications.

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20 | OCTOBER 2017GI Film Festival San Diego Comes to North County San Diego with Free Pre-view Screening of DreamWorks Pictures’ Thank You for Your ServiceThursday, October 19 at 7:30 p.m.: Regal Carlsbad 12; Free admission, Registration required; Film opens across U.S. on October 27 Organizers of the third annual GI Film Fes- filmmaker appearances and panel discussions. Saskia (HALEY BENNETT) and Adam Schumann (MILES TELLER) in DreamWorks Pictures' \"Thank You fortival San Diego (Oct. 18-22) announce a spe- Screenings will be presented in themed film Your Service.\" The drama follows a group of U.S. soldiers returning from Iraq who struggle to integrate backcial preview screening of Thank You for Your blocks so audience members can fully into family and civilian life, while living with the memory of a war that threatens to destroy them long after they'veService on Thursday, October 19, 2017 at 7:30 immerse themselves in the festival experience. left the battlefield.p.m. at Regal Carlsbad 12 (2501 El CaminoReal). The film is rated R and will be officially Tickets and all access passes for the 2017 GI Adam Schumann (MILES TELLER) in DreamWorks Pictures' \"Thank You for Your Service.\"released nationwide in theatres on October Film Festival San Diego are available at27. Although the screening is free, advance GIFilmFestivalSD.org. All festival events will (L to R) Adam Schumann (MILES TELLER) and Solo Aeiti (BEULAH KOALE) in DreamWorks Pictures'registration is required. To register and for be open to the public with special discounted \"Thank You for Your Service.\"more information, please visit GIFilmFesti- opportunities for active duty personnel andvalSD.org. veterans. p.m. The festival’s Local Film Showcase screen- Choice Award where festival attendees can ings begin at 3:30 p.m. and 3:45 p.m. respec- vote for their favorite film featured in the fes- The Thursday night event is the first time Wednesday, Oct. 18: Opening Night tively. Award winners in the Local Film Show- tival. The Audience Choice Award will bethe GI Film Festival San Diego will conduct case will be announced later that evening at announced after the festival concludes.screenings in North County San Diego. Prior Screening and Reception at the Muse- the GI Film Festival San Diego’s Awards Cel-to the preview screening of Thank You for ebration to be held at KPBS on the campus The 2017 GI Film Festival San Diego con-Your Service at 7:30 p.m., the festival will pre- um of Photographic Arts in Balboa of San Diego State University. The Awards Cel- cludes Sunday, Oct. 22 at the same venue withsent “World War II Remembered – Part 1” at ebration honors the festival’s best from the the “Remembering the Vietnam War” film5 p.m. This film block features a collection of Park Local Film Showcase. Award Categories block at 12:30 p.m., an encore screening ofshort films that honor the stories and sacrifice The GI Film Festival San Diego’s opening include Best Documentary Short, Best Nar- “The 2 Sides Project” at 3:15 p.m., the “Tourof the greatest generation. The block compris- rative Short, Local Choice Award, Best Film the Festival” film block at 3:30 p.m., and thees of West Coast premieres and award-win- night screening on Wednesday, Oct. 18 fea- Made by a Veteran or Service Member, Best “How We Heal” film block at 5:45 p.m.ning documentaries, including “All American,” tures the West Coast premiere of “The 2 Sides Actor, Best Actress, and the Spirit of San Diego“Happy,” “The Rifleman’s Violin,” and “We Project,” a post-Vietnam War focused docu- Award. In addition, there is an Audience For the latest film schedule with titles andCan Do It: Stories of Rosie the Riveter.” Tickets mentary. The film follows the unforgettable additional festival event information, visitfor the 5 p.m. screenings are $8 for active duty journey of six U.S. sons and daughters as they GIFilmFestivalSD.org.personnel and veterans. General admission is discover a country and a people with whom$10. they share a common history. In December 2015, American and Vietnamese sons andAbout Thank You for Your Service daughters—who had all lost fathers fighting on opposite sides during the war—held the DreamWorks Pictures’ Thank You for Your first-ever formal meetings. The film capturesService follows a group of U.S. soldiers return- the entire story, not just the transformativeing from Iraq who struggle to integrate back encounters, but the profoundly moving expe-into family and civilian life, while living with riences these Americans had while visiting thethe memory of a war that threatens to destroy sites where their fathers died, and the powerfulthem long after they’ve left the battlefield. This encounters they had with the country itself.film stars an ensemble cast led by Miles Teller, Director Anthony Istrico is scheduled toHaley Bennett, Joe Cole, Amy Schumer, Beu- attend opening night, as well as some of thelah Koale, Scott Haze, Keisha Castle-Hughes, people featured in the film. A dessert receptionBrad Beyer, Omar J. Dorsey and Jayson Warn- follows the screening and discussion in theer Smith. The drama produced by Jon Kilik museum’s atrium. There will be an encore(The Hunger Games series, Babel) is based on screening of this film on Sunday, Oct. 22 atthe bestselling book by Pulitzer Prize-winning the AMC Mission Valley 20 at 3:15 p.m.reporter and author, David Finkel. Friday, Oct. 20: Family Movie Night Thank You for Your Service is written anddirected by Jason Hall, the Academy Award®- Aboard the USS Midway Museumnominated writer of American Sniper, whose The popular Family Movie Night returnsfilms seamlessly blend incisive social commen-tary with emphatically human stories, turning to the USS Midway Museum on Friday, Oct.real people and challenging issues into grip- 20. Family Movie Night is the only family-ping, engrossing cinema. Hall currently has related event for the festival this year and cel-several diverse projects in development, ebrates military families while providing a funincluding Rasputin for Leonardo DiCaprio’s evening out after a busy week. Military con-production company Appian Way. nected and civilian families are welcome. Fes- tival organizers will also work with partnerMore About the GI Film Festival San organizations to provide complimentary tick- ets to local military families. See GIFilmFesti-Diego valSD.org for film title, time, and festival schedule. The GI Film Festival San Diego is one ofonly a few film festivals in the entire United Saturday, Oct. 21 & Sunday, Oct. 22:States to exclusively feature stories for, by, andabout military service members and veterans. Additional AMC Mission Valley 20Films selected for this year’s GI Film FestivalSan Diego feature diverse stories with themes Screeningsranging from women in the military, resiliency Weekend screenings at AMC Mission Valleyand recovery, transitioning, and the LGBTQ+community. Selections also highlight military 20 feature 27 films, many that make up theexperiences from within the Hispanic, African festival’s Local Film Showcase. Screenings onAmerican, and Asian cultures. Wars covered Saturday, Oct. 21 begin with a collection ofin the films span from World War II to the short films remembering World War II atpresent day conflicts. Films come from around 10:50 a.m. Award-winning feature lengththe United States as well as here in San Diego selections and West Coast premieres are onand include feature length films to shorts. The the midday schedule with the documentary2017 GI Film Festival San Diego features 33 following the life of an Army veteran who wasfilms in all, including two World Premieres paralyzed while serving in Afghanistan “Amer-and eight West Coast Premieres. There are also ican Veteran,” at 11 a.m.; “After Fire,” a docu- mentary that follows the lives of three female veterans at 1 p.m.; and “High Low Forty,” a dramatic feature about two estranged brothers who reconnect on a road trip home at 1:15

21OCTOBER 2017 |LIVING with ANIMALS Museum of Man exhibit explores a complex and dynamic relationshipOver 15,000 years ago humans In order to create this interactivebegan sharing their meals with wolves, new exhibit, the physical gallery spaceforging the first friendship between that houses Living with Animals hashumans and animals, but where did been completely transformed. Wherewe go from there? linear walls and traditional text panelsThe San Diego Museum of Man’s once stood in a former exhibit, therenewest exhibit,“Living with Animals,” are now curved walls and pathways,explores the complex and dynamic tactical elements that encouragerelationships between humans and hands-on learning, and immersiveanimals over time and across cultures. environments that give visitors free-“There’s opportunity and chal- dom to explore at their own pace andlenges in tackling a topic like animals, discover information in unexpectedbut we’ve created an exhibit that feels ways. The new design also incorpo-fresh both in its whimsical, vibrant rates architectural elements that haddesign and in its non-traditional been covered for almost two decades,approach to storytelling,” said Exhibit including historic windows overlook-Developer Sarah Crawford. “Living ing El Prado.with Animals looks at the animals we Visitors can experience the exhibitencounter every day in our lives and between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. daily. Pest exhibit. (Photo by Stacy Keck) Animals on display. (Photo by Stacy Keck)homes — our beloved pets, the pests More information: http://museumof-crawling through our walls, and the man.org/animals.side of bacon we put on our plates — (Images courtesy of the San Diegoand asks how we decide which of these Museum of Man)categories they belong in.”When designing Living with Ani- Wild Life Masquerade Partymals, the museum focused on creating When the sun sets at the Museuman immersive, exploratory experience of Man, it’s time to let your innerthat encourages visitors to think about party animal roam free at this animal-how they interact with animals, even themed masquerade experiencebeyond the exhibit’s walls. inspired by the “Living with Animals”“Living with Animals allows visitors exhibit.to explore specific types of interaction At this after-hours event, you’ll donbetween people and animals. I believe an animal mask and let your instinctsthese interactions speak directly to the lead you to unknown adventuresmuseum’s vision of reflecting on our throughout the museum —place in the world,” said Director of Encounter crawling creatures fromExhibits Erika Katayama. “One par- your nightmares, pick your poison atticular area of the exhibit invites the the cocktail bar, dare to speed date acommunity to reflect on the question, stranger, and more.‘How can I live better with animals?’ “We encourage you to begin theand I look forward to seeing what our evening as a blank slate with dark-col-visitors have to say.” ored cocktail attire. We’ll provide theSprinkled throughout the exhibit animal mask and supplies for you towill be animal-themed objects from transform into your animal of choice,the Museum’s vast collection. These and the rest of the evening is up toobjects include Peruvian insect dance you.earrings that are made of real beetle Bring a date, grab some friends, orshells and toucan feathers, and a beau- meet someone new for a fun eveningtifully hand-painted ceramic feline exploring your wild side!”whistle from AD 1500-1600.Animals on Our Plates. (Photo by Stacy Keck) Animals on wallpaper. (Photo by Stacy Keck)

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23OCTOBER 2017 |Fifth Annual San Diego Modern Home Tour to be Held Saturday, October 14thTour-goers will have rare opportunity to visitseveral modern private residences in San Diego,and meet the local architects behind their designs The Modern Architecture + Design Society • A 1940s Mission Hills home, recently reno- 15th Street, San Diego ing officer and board of director for the U.S.is returning to southern California to host the vated into a SoCal modern oasis Green Building Council, and has been a LEED5th annual San Diego Modern Home Tour on About Laurie C Fisher, Architect: Accredited Professional since 2003. She earnedSaturday, October 14th, 2017. During the self- • A second Nakhshab Development and Design her LEED BD+C (Building, Design and Con-guided event, tour-goers will get the inside unit, this one a penthouse in the Hangar 5 Laurie C Fisher, Architect, provides full-ser- struction) specialty credential in 2011. Lauriescoop from homeowners on what it’s like to building on Bankers Hill vice architectural design, from start to finish, C Fisher, Architect, is based in the San Diegolive in a cutting-edge modern home, and learn for ground-up custom homes, existing home community of South Park. For more infor-directly from the on-site architects, builders • A 1909 Normal Heights home, recently trans- transformations, as well as assisted-living facil- mation, visit www.lcfisher-architect.com/.and designers how they found inspiration for formed into a fully-customized modern home ities, restaurants and bars, and other commer-these fascinating residences. The event gives by the Balboa Design Group and Duende cial projects. Laurie Fisher is a California-reg-San Diegans a rare opportunity to see the inside Design + Construction istered architect with 23 years of architecturalof “that amazing house on the block.” design experience abroad in Paris and in San • A classic mid-century beach home designed Diego. In 2009, she was the recipient of the Most homes on this year’s tour are new by renowned architect Sim Bruce Richards, Distinguished Service in Sustainability awardbuilds or recent renovations, but tour organiz- currently on the market for $20 million. The from the American Institute of Architects, Saners note there is something special in store. greater public has never had a chance to see Diego chapter. Laurie Fisher served as a found- inside, until now. “The true architecture fanatics and mid-cen-tury lovers are in for a real treat this year,” said Participating homes in the Modern Archi-Ken Shallcross, vice president of the Modern tecture + Design Society’s 2017 San DiegoArchitecture + Design Society. “We just added Modern Home Tour will open their doors fora classic southern California beach home, viewing from 11AM – 5PM on Saturday, Octo-designed by Sim Bruce Richards. The Del Mar ber 14th. All are invited to attend. Tickets forhome was designed and built around 1980 and the tour are $40. Kids under 10 are FREE whenis one of the last ones Richards completed accompanied by their parents. For more details,before passing in 1983. It is a true masterpiece to see a current roster of homes with detailsby an iconic American architect. It’s also cur- and photos, and to buy tickets for the San Diegorently for sale.” Modern Home Tour, visit bit.ly/2017sdmod The San Diego Modern Home Tour is a fea- About the Modern Architecture +tured event in this year’s Archtoberfest celebra- Design Society:tion, presented by the San Diego ArchitecturalFoundation (SDAF). The SDAF has been Based in Austin, Texas, the Modern Archi-named the tour’s local non-profit beneficiary tecture + Design Society was founded by Jamesfor the fourth year in a row. Members of the Leasure in 2010 as Modern Home Tours, toSDAF, along with students from the Design introduce modern architecture and living toInstitute of San Diego and the American Soci- people across the nation. Through fun andety of Interior Designers (ASID) chapter at San informative self-guided home tours in dozensDiego State University, will help staff the event. of cities across the USA and Canada, the group invites people into some of the most exciting Six homes have been confirmed for the 2017 examples of modern architecture and designSan Diego Modern Home Tour. Participating in the nation. With carefully selected architects,architects and designers, and featured neigh- neighborhoods and architecture, the MA+DSborhoods include: Home Tours are unlike anything you’ve ever seen. Not only will you learn about the cutting• A penthouse unit in the downtown Mitra edge of home design while on our tours, but Lofts, designed and built by Nakhshab Devel- you might even get an idea or two for your opment and Design next home project!• A Del Mar modern beach house designed by Laurie C Fisher, ArchitectHawley Blvd, San Diego

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