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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 CustomerWE’RE LOCAL. WE’RE INDEPENDENT. Vol. 26 No. 9 September, 2017 WE’RE STILL HERE! WHAT’S INSIDE… Nfl Hall Of Famer Andre Reed Starts Kids’ Reading Program Del Mar resident Andre Reed calls it the “fifth quarter” of his NFL career. The NFL Hall of Famer played 16 sea- sons with the Buffalo Bills and Wash- ington Redskins, and now he’s lever- aging that time on the field to teach kids the love of reading. PG. 8Put your vehicles in good hands with these folks. (courtesy of In Eye Photography) Girlfriends, Golf, and Gratitude Pro Kids challenges underservedTire Dynamics, known youth to excel in life by promotinguntil 2016 as JT Enterpris- character development, life skills, andes, sits two blocks south values through education and theof Adams Avenue on 30th game of golf. PG. 6street. It’s a local, inde-pendent, family owned Art of the Americasoperation that has been The Mingei International Museuma fabric of the community will present more than 125 objects infor generations. PAGE 2 “Art of the Americas — Pre- ColumbianArt from Mingei’s Collec- tion,”. PG. 20 CONTACT US EDITORIAL/LETTERS Jon Wesley Ewell [email protected] ADVERTISING Brad Weber [email protected] * OFFER EXPIRES OCT. 30TH

2 | SEPTEMBER 2017 We’re Local. We’re Independent. We’re Still Here! NORMAL HEIGHTS NEWS STAFF 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 The team at Tire Dynamics (Staff Photo) Brad Weber Tire Dynamics, known until 2016 SHOWING customers if a industry, two years ago, isn't what technologies change. What shops [email protected] as JT Enterprises, sits two blocks it is today. The rules change; the are willing to invest in new training south of Adams Avenue on 30th repair is required Associate Publisher street. It’s a local, independent, fam- Debbie Carlson adds,“John and Kat Haney ily owned operation that has been a fabric of the community for gen- the team are all very aware of how [email protected] erations. important trust is to our customers. We make every attempt to fully Editor For twelve years John Carlson explain what the car needs, and we Jon Wesley Ewell and his father Todd operated JT offer to take our customer to their [email protected] Enterprises, a vendor for work on car and show them exactly what we hot rods and street rods, at the loca- are doing so they feel completely Art Director tion. The Carlsons then sought a comfortable. It’s the right thing to Chris Baker clientele in the community-based do, and it pays off in how our cus- [email protected] general automotive industry. tomers feel about us” Writers/Columnists “Female Friendly” – and The consumer's big unknown Bart Mendoza Today's automobiles are said to Delle Willett Women Owned Jen Coburn have no fewer than 500 computers Sara Wacker \"Statistically,\" Carlson says, \"70 inside, a fact that may fuel the casual Nina Ruud percent of all automotive decisions motorist's trepidation. Like auto Beau Schmidt are made by women in the house- dealerships, repair shops represent Leo Christopher hold. Women have a lot of reserva- the consumer's big unknown. Since tions in doing things, because for most drivers know very little about Shelby, Shelby's Gardens so many years they've been taken their second-largest lifetime invest- Lisa Howe advantage of in this industry\" adds ment, they naturally suspect they're Carlson. \"They're looking for some- being – uh – taken for a ride. Photography body to guide them. They use ref- Manny Cruz erences from friends and others, but \"The only way that I know you Sande Lollis they should, and do, hold the shop can (put them at ease),\" Carlson Jim Childers to a higher standard.\" says, \"is just by talking to them and listening to what they have to say Media Consultant Company president Debbie and being able to reassure them and Tom Shess Carlson does just that, with more coach them through the questions than 30 years in auto sales and ser- that they have. Sometimes, it's as lit- Marketing/Advertising vice, Debbie knows the auto repair tle as 'hey, what's this light' or... (as Brad Weber business inside and out – and knows big as) 'why do I need to address what’s important to Tire Dynamics the problem now before it breaks.'\" [email protected] female customers.” \"They want trust.” states Debbie Carlson,“They That's when a little expertise Kat Haney want to know that we are doing only [email protected] what needs to be done and we are goes a long way. not taking advantage of them.\" Sales Associate \"The thing that people and Tina Canavan shops fail to realize is that this [email protected] Social Media & Web Design Tina Canavan [email protected] Chairman/CEO Bob Page [email protected] Associate Publisher Rebecca Page [email protected] Letters/Opinion PiecesLocal Umbrella Media encourage letters to theeditor and guest editorials. Please address cor-respondence to [email protected] mail to Manny Cruz. Please include a phonenumber,address and name for verification pur-poses; no anonymous letters will be printed.We reserve the right to edit letters and editorialsfor brevity and accuracy. Story ideas/Press ReleasesDo you have an idea for an article you wouldlike to see covered in this newspaper? We wel-come your ideas, calendar item listings andpress releases. For breaking news, please callus at (619) 287-1865.For breaking news, please call us at (619) 287-1865. For all other news items, please [email protected]. PO Box 3679,Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92067 (858) 461-4484North Park News distributes copies monthly toresidents and businesses of North Park, SouthPark, Golden Hill and Normal Heights.The entire contents of North Park News is copy-righted, 2016, by REP Publishing, Inc. Repro-duction in whole or part is prohibited withoutprior written consent.All rights reserved.

3SEPTEMBER 2017 |and equipment, all of this other stuff comes the tire that touch the wheel). A reportinto play. We want to make sure that people from the National Highway Safety Admin-are getting what they require when they istration reflects that 400 deaths and morerequire it and what they pay for and not than 78,000 crashes (nearly 221 a day) weregetting hosed in the meantime.\" caused by tire-related events in 2014. As often as not, he says, customer Taking care of the communityunawareness plays the major role in a vehi- That's the kind of thing that keeps thiscle's abbreviated lifespan. shop on the move in a neighborhood with \"They know in general about the its share of arterial and freeway access. Andimportance of maintenance,\" he explains, as the service provider to a local wheelchair\"but they often put it off. “When it's time van converter, Carlson and company putsfor 30-k, 40-k service, 50-k service, 60-k its heart where its hands are.service, they're bringing it in at 100-k – orthey just don't know about tire rotation. \"It's all about taking care of your com-They don't know that tires should be rotat- munity and giving back,\" Carlson says,ed every 4,000 miles.\" \"rather than running it like a big corpora- tion that doesn't care.\"Tire expertise comes from the Tire Dynamics cares about the commu-best source of all – word of mouth. nity and they want the best for its people \"I am more about safety first than and their vehicles. Next time you need any- thing, or if you just have a question, stop(making) sales,\" Service Manager by and say hello to the team. They will takeErnesto Arana says. \"It's just a matter of good care of you.taking care of customers properly andmaking sure their tires are safe to travel For more information, call 619-280-on.\" 9500 or visit www.tiredynamicssandiego.com That's a tall order, one whose numberstranslate to items like over-and-underinflation or worn beads (the portions ofService Manager Ernesto Arana greets a customer. (courtesy of In Eye Photography) Esteban goes in. (courtesy of In Eye Photography)

4 | SEPTEMBER 20175 of the Best newer-to-the-game San Diego IPAs Living the provide IPAs with amazing tropical notes and crisp citrus finishes. All The Cheater HopsHOPPY 6.5% IPA incorporates all three, so you’re left with an explosion of orange, lemon, grapefruitLIFE and melon notes. If you haven’t visited their location inside The Local downtown, add itwith Beau Schmitt to your list. Pair it with their Ahi Tuna Wrap.1. THUJA IPA: 4. BREAKING NEWS! IPA: AbnormalBurgeon Beer Company (Carlsbad)Their 6.8% West Coast IPA is juiced up with Beer Company (Rancho Bernardo)Citra, Centennial and Amarillo hops. “Very This tasty and refreshing IPA has notes ofdanky” sums up the nose, and the finish is melon and stone fruit to lighten its palate. Atropically juicy. There’s a slight citrus bitter- true “San Diego” IPA, this 7% IPA is clear andness, but the flavor profile is dominated with crisp with a dry finish. Also notable, that thispassion fruit and grapefruit. The best music IPA was created in collaboration with The-pairing for this IPA is “Welcome to Jamrock” FullPint for their anniversary.by Damian Marley. Burgeon Beer Companyis the result of three, notably young ambitious 5. BREW PROJECT IPA:men. Derek, Anthony and Matthew are cer-tainly creating as much buzz as their beers. Mason Ale Works (Oceanside) That’s right; we’ve got our own house IPA2. DOPEUR HAZY IPA: now. Mason Ale Works created this 6.7% trop-Rouleur Brewing Company (Carlsbad) ical gem for us a couple weeks ago. BrewedRouleur Brewing Company was started by a with Simcoe, Amarillo, Mosaic and Citra hops,bicyclist named Rawley, and he has since Brew Project IPA is a citrus and tangerinenamed all his beers after bicycling terms. The bomb. It’s almost crystal clear to look through,6.7% Dopeur IPA is named after the “doper,” but comes with a grapefruit bite at the end.or the bicyclist who “juices” before competi- And the best part… it’s always on draft fortions. Brewed with Vermont-style yeast, The $5/pint. Also, we remodeled, have new menusDopeur has intense pineapple aromas, but is and double the size of our bar.smooth on the palate. Notes of tangerine andstone fruit dominate the flavor profiles. Oh yeah, all these IPAs are currently on tap here. Our goal is to find the best local beer to3. ALL THE CHEATER HOPS IPA : share with our guests. We hope to see you inResident Brewing Company (Downtown) for a pint soon.It’s safe to say that some of the most popularIPAs around the world use either Nelson, The Brew Project is dedicated to creatingMosaic or Galaxy hops. Why? Because they more exposure and awareness for San Diego’s independently owned and operated breweries. We stand for localism. Have a great week, Beau [email protected]

5SEPTEMBER 2017 |HAPPY 90TH BIRTHDAY! Winnie’s family threw a 90th birthday party for her at Ponce’s Mexican Restaurant. There were close to90 family members and friends came to celebrate along with her. Winnie was so overwhelmed and loved every minute of the party!WINNIE’S SUGAR TIME - John Turturro, Mary Louise SHANGHAI GHETTO – 1939. The last Parker. Based on a true story. Their affair hope for thousands of Jews. This is the bestPICKS! shook the Mob and shocked the world. A very documentary. It is so powerful. Please don’t entertaining story about Sam Giancana and miss this one. Narrated by Academy AwardFRENCH KISS – Meg Ryan, Kevin Kline. A TOUCH OF GREATNESS - A great Phyllis McGuire (of the singing group, The winner Martin Landau. This video recalls theOh yes, this is an oldie, but did you ever see American teacher and the lives he influenced. McGuire sisters). A mobster and the songbird. true story of 1,000 of European Jews who wereit? Meg is so charming in this movie. We A maverick teacher, Albert Cullum, who trans- Their relationship rocked the nation. They find shut out of country after country. They triedneed that after watching all the thrillers. Treat formed a generation of young people by out that her career and his life were in danger. to escape Nazi persecution in the late 1930s.yourself! A light hearted love story that takes enabling them to discover their own inner Yes, this is an older movie, but a must see. The interviews, the pictures and the story areplace in Paris, where Kate’s fiancé is smitten greatness. Today you could not do what he so worth watching.with a Frenchwoman and falls in love with did in the classroom, but the children had fun ARTICLE 99 - Ray Liotta, Kiefer Suther-her. Kate flies to Paris to see what is happening and they were able to learn so much just hav- land. A hard hitting movie about a powerful TOGETHER – Violin prodigy, Liu Xiaochunand to get her man back. She then meets a ing fun. document. This takes place at a Veteran’s and his father head to Bejing seeking fameFrenchman, Kevin Kline, and things start to Administration hospital. Another one of and fortune. So Xiaochun is tutored by ahappen. those older films you should not miss. The famous music professor and success is finally health of patients is secondary to politics. The in his future. A very warm story about a father group think they have learned how to break that works so hard to open doors for his son the rules and save lives without getting caught. to find success. Do not miss this one. AMERICAN ADVENTURERS HISTORY If you are having a hard time finding a movie CLASSICS – 5 discs about Lewis and Clark. or you want a copy made of a VHS or DVD, Andrew Jackson, Daniel Boone, Davy Crockett, please call Guy (my son) and he will do this Wild Bill Hickok, Calamity Jane, Annie Oakley, service for you. Call 619-990-0852 or email Jesse James and Charles Lindbergh. Wow, what at [email protected]. history! Have fun learning so much in these discs. See you next month, Winnie

6 | SEPTEMBER 2017 Girlfriends, Golf, and Gratitude: The Making of the Carini Women’s Golf Tournament By Alison Aragon, Grants & Communications Specialist at Pro Kids | The First Tee of San Diego.O n December 3rd 2017, Kim Harrington, Assistant Golf Professional & Tournament Coordinator with Pro Kid Kalena at the Women’s Tournament. some of San Diego’s most accomplished women recently launched her own blog and future leaders of our (Girlfriends Guide to Golf )wherecounty will descend upon Colina she helps women learn about golfPark Golf Course, home of Pro etiquette, the rules of golf, and per-Kids | The First Tee of San Diego sonal style on and off the course.in City Heights to participate inthe second annual Carini Women’s Without leading ladies like Mar-Golf Tournament. The tournament cela, Pro Kids | The First Tee of Sanis hosted by Carini Heating and Diego would not have the dynamicAir, a family owned and oper- young women’s programming itated heating and air conditioning has today.company serving all of San DiegoCounty. The tournament benefits If you are interested in joiningthe women and girls of Pro Kids, the female-run fun this Decem-a local nonprofit operating out of ber, please visit www.cariniwom-City Heights and Oceanside. ensgolf.com to learn more about the tournament and how you can Pro Kids challenges underserved get involved.youth to excel in life by promotingcharacter development, life skills, The start of the Women’s Tournament last year San Diego in June. Marcela and Janeand values through education and Marcela started volunteeringthe game of golf. The program played with friends. No one knowswas started in 1994 by former San this better than Advisory Council with the Girls Mentoring Com-Diego Charger Ernie Wright in Chairsperson Marcela Smith, who mittee at Pro Kids | The Firstcollaboration with the small group learned the game after her best Tee of San Diego a year ago, andof dedicated volunteers and golf friend Jane insisted she take a few is impressed with the variety ofprofessionals. The Pro Kids pro- lessons. rewarding experiences avaiable togram served as a model for the ultimately help kids get into col-PGA’s The First Tee program (now Marcela started playing golf lege and live productive lives. Shean international organization) and after retiring from the escrow/title is an advocate for women in golf,continues to operate as an affilate insurance industry and has loved it playing what she calls “girlfriendof The First Tee, with a hightened ever since. She served on the board golf ” as often as possible with herfocus on supporting kids through- of Big Brothers Big Sisters of North friends. Marcela’s zest for life andout their personal and professional County, and knows the value of passion for the game runs throughjourney from elementry school to mentors and role models for young the planning and execution of thecollege. The Women of the Carini women. Marcela is involved in the Carini Women’s Golf Tournament,Women’s Golf Advisory Coun- leadership of the Santaluz Women’s which will prove to be even morecil are the new-age of dedicated Golf Association at The Santa- lively this year with a jazz bandphilanthropists and volunteers luz Club, which recently hosted and champagne brunch. Marcelafocused on a particularly unique a ‘Home & Home’ with the youngneed; welcoming women and girls women of Pro Kids | The First Teeto the sport and supporting theirinvolvement in Pro Kids’ golf andlife skills program through men-torship. Working together to raise fundsfor the second annual ladies-onlytournament, the Carini Women’sAdvisory Council is made up ofa diverse group of accomplishedwomen committed to the task ofelevating and encouraging fellowwomen through the game of golf.The mission of the yearly tourna-ment is to raise money for ProKids’ initiatives benefiting girls andyoung women; and to help makethe event an enjoyable experiencefor tournament participants andthe Pro Kids players who par-ticipate in each of the event four-somes. So how did the women of theCarini Women’s Golf AdvisoryCouncil approach transformingthe most frustrating sport aroundinto a vibrant, welcoming eventfor beginners and pros alike? Byremembering golf is a game best

7SEPTEMBER 2017 | Advisory Council The Carini Women’s Golf Tournament at Pro Kids | The First Tee of San Diego is honored to have an Advisory Council comprised of a variety of accomplished and committed women from all over San Diego County. The Council helps support and guide the mission of this yearly event, to raise ĵŅĹåƼüŅų{ųŅUĜÚűŸĜĹĜƋĜ±ƋĜƴåŸÆåĹåĀƋĜĹčŞųŅčų±ĵŸüŅųčĜųĬŸ±ĹÚƼŅƚĹčƵŅĵåĹſ±ĹÚƋŅĘåĬŞĵ±ĩå the event a fun and enjoyable experience for the tournament participants and the Pro Kids play- ers who participate in each of the event foursomes.We are grateful to have the following individuals on our Advisory Council: MARCELA SMITH SHARI SEVERSON VIVIAN SAYWARD:ŅĬüĬƚÆeþĬĜ±ƋĜŅĹě‰Ę儱ĹƋ±ĬƚDŽĬƚÆ :ŅĬüĬƚÆeþĬĜ±ƋĜŅĹô‰ĘåųĜÚčåŸ :ŅĬüĬƚÆeþĬĜ±ƋĜŅĹô‰ĘåųŅŸÆƼ Chairperson - Advisory Council UDOKA NWANNA VICTORIA WRIGHT SUE WAGGENER:ŅĬüĬƚÆeþĬĜ±ƋĜŅĹěĬƚÆŅųŞØ :ŅĬüĬƚÆeþĬĜ±ƋĜŅĹô‰ĘåųŅŸÆƼ :ŅĬüĬƚÆeþĬĜ±ƋĜŅĹô%åĬa±ų University Club NANCY LINDSAY MARSHA DRESSEL JENNIE RUSS:ŅĬüĬƚÆeþĬĜ±ƋĜŅĹôŅƚĹƋųƼĬƚÆ :ŅĬüĬƚÆeþĬĜ±ƋĜŅĹôaŅųč±ĹƚĹ :ŅĬüĬƚÆeþĬĜ±ƋĜŅĹô±ĬÆŅ±{±ųĩ Ņü±ĹÏĘŅåųűųÚŅ

8 | SEPTEMBER 2017NFL Hall Of Famer Andre Reed Starts Kids’ Reading Program BY JEANNE RAWDIN Del Mar resident Andre Reed calls it the“fifth boys. Reed plans on going on tour to the clubsquarter” of his NFL career. The NFL Hall of for“Reading Rallies”to meet the young readersFamer played 16 seasons with the Buffalo Bills in person.and Washington Redskins, and now he’s lever-aging that time on the field to teach kids the Andre cites statistics that show good readinglove of reading. habits are tied to high graduation and success rates. “If you’re not reading by a certain age, “The football thing doesn’t last forever,”notes the likelihood to end up in jail rises. That’s whyAndre. “You don’t know how long you’re going literacy is so important early on in life.”to play, and you’ve got to have something to fillthat void no matter what it is. You’ve got to be Reed can identify with the kids he’s trying toprepared for the end. There’s got to be a plan help since he grew up with few resources atafterward, something you’re passionate about, home. He remembers his own childhood as“75just as passionate about as playing every Sunday.” percent volatile and 25 percent good.” He was raised with two brothers and a sister in a mostly So Reed has started a new non-profit venture single-parent home. His mom worked as acalled READ 83 as part of the Andre Reed Foun- seamstress in a garment factory. His dad wasdation. It’s a play on his own last name (chang- out of the house a lot but when he was there,ing the E for an A) and tacking on his profes- “He ruled with an iron fist. I think there wassional jersey number, 83. READ 83 encourages love in the household; I just didn’t know whereinner-city kids to read at least 30 minutes a day to find it. Did I cry a lot? Probably. Was Iusing the theme of football as a motivator. He’s scared? Yes. But when I got on the football field,bringing the program to Boys & Girls Clubs in it all went away. “six NFL cities to start. Those cities are SanDiego, Cleveland, Boston, Kansas City, New Andre has spoken to 20 clubs across theYork, and Buffalo. The pilot program starts at country in 15 states to get his message out tothe San Marcos Boys & Girls Club in October. urban youth. Although he travels a lot, he always appreciates coming home to Del Mar. Andre himself spent a lot of his childhood He describes Del Mar as “just an easy place to(from age 6 to 16) in the Boys & Girls Club live. I got everything I need at my fingertips.back in Allentown, Pennsylvania, and says he And even though I don’t go to the beach thatlearned most of his values there, and then much, I feel comfortable here.”applied them out in the community. “Just likea football team, you have different personalities, Another recent stop on his life’s journey wasdifferent backgrounds, and you need to put it Israel, where he was baptized in the Jordanall in one pot, and make it good.” River. He says the experience renewed his faith and passion for biblical history.“It was like look- Even though he was taught some values at ing into a living Bible. Over there, you see ahome, the club reinforced what he learned. hill and a bunch of trees, but that hill and those“That’s really important, especially today in this trees represent something in the Bible that reallyworld, where there’s a big conglomerate of meant something. To see that kind of thingbeing on the right side or wrong side of the gets deep in you. You realize you’re in a placetracks. You’ve got to have the right resources where the world started.”to stay on the right side of the tracks.” Reed says since that trip, he has truly evolved READ 83 partnered with iKnow ABC, a group on a new spiritual path. He now goes to theof inner-city education experts, to help “game- Rock Church regularly, and volunteers by serv-ify” reading. The curriculum is taught by Boys ing meals to the homeless twice a month. He& Girls Club instructors as an after-school pro- feels the passion of his faith deepening, butgram. Kids get to track their books, earn stickers, knows the path is still unfolding ahead of him.and score touchdowns as they read 83 books in “My life has been a path of curves and peaks30 days. It may sound like a lot, but Andre pops and valleys. I always knew there was a point Iin via the internet once a week to ask questions wanted to get to. I’m not there yet. But I knowwhich allows kids to get extra points toward their if you can find fulfillment in your own self andgoal. Reed explains,“We encourage kids to exer- in your own heart, you’re on the right path.”cise their mind, just like an athlete exercises hisbody. If you don’t exercise, you don’t get results. It’s that kind of passion that Reed wants toIf you don’t tackle a good book every day, you instill in the kids taking part in READ 83. Thewon’t get far in this world.” first step is getting them to engage -- getting them into the game of knowledge and learning. Reed points out that “football was my focus As he puts it, “You can’t win if you don’t play.”for 30 years. My body became attuned to play- It’s a great slogan as he continues to play hising every year. I got used to it, like a habit. We own “fifth quarter” in the game of life.want reading to become a habit to these kids.We want it to become important to them. For more information on READ 83, or toReading is cool.” purchase the children’s book/autobiography of Reed’s life with proceeds going to the READ He says the football theme works for both 83 progam, email [email protected] and girls; in fact, girls are usually more or call 716-913-8959.excited to see him online and in person than

9SEPTEMBER 2017 |By Bart Mendoza September 22 Stone Horse Stone Horse Alison Moyet Chica Diabla The most scenic music venue in San Diego? It’s easily the Bahia Belle, Untouchables a paddle boat that cruises Mission Bay, complete with live music. On September 22 classic rockers Stone Horse will perform aboard the vessel, beginning at 9 p.m. Led by guitarist Carlos Rodriguez and singer Danielle Spade, this top notch band will mix originals from their two albums with choice covers by the likes of Traffic, Chicago and Led Zeppelin. With both incredible views, tasty snacks and drinks, plus a spacious dance floor, this performance from Stone Horse could be one of the month’s best date nights. www.bahiabelle.com September 26 Nina Francis Alison Moyet October 7 British hitmaker, Alison Moyet, appears at the Music Box on September Nina Francis 26. Not many performers get more than once chance at the brass ring, but Moyet is currently on her third run at the charts since her 1982 On October 7, singer song-writer Nina Francis will host a special debut as singer with synthpop duo Yazoo, with her latest album, Other, event at Java Joe’s in honor of her latest release, Between Dreams. hitting #12 on the U.K. charts. Thirty five years after making her recorded Known for her mix of pop, jazz and Americana, as heard on debut with synthpop duo, Yazoo, Moyet remains a vocal powerhouse. her new single and video, “Cold Water,” Java Joe’s warm, inti- Other is full of atmospheric tunes that display her vocal prowess to mate, open air stage is the perfect place to catch a set from good effect and is a welcome addition to her discography but you can Francis, who over the past two years, has emerged as one of the expect the night’s biggest cheers to be for early classics such as “Don’t area’s top singer-songwriters. With a growing fan base and rising Go,”“Love Resurrection” and “Invisible.” musicboxsd.com profile, the sky is the limit for Francis, her success down to a solid mix of songwriting prowess and engaging stage persona. October 6 javajoessd.com Liz-Fest On October 6, the Casbah will be the site of Liz-Fest, a benefit for Breast Cancer awareness as well as a memorial concert for Elizabeth Borg, the lead singer for indie rockers Chica Diabla, who passed away a year ago. On hand will be a host of local notables connected to Borg, including sets from the surviving members of Chica Diabla as well as Call Me Alice, Whole Hog, Chamber Sixx, the Touchies and Mittens. A night that combines great music while raising funds for a good cause is the perfect way to remember a beloved member of the local music community. casbahmusic.com October 7 Cattle Decapitation Totally 80’s Tour October 11 Fans of eighties new wave and ska will want to head to the House of Cattle Decapitation Blues on October 7 for the latest edition of the Totally 80’s Tour. This time out the event will feature four of the era’s chart contenders, Extreme metal fans won’t want to miss hometown heroes, Cattle including Missing Person’s, Bow Wow Wow, When in Rome and the Decapitation appearing at Brick by Brick on October 11. Formed Untouchables. While all the groups are great fun, one of the night’s in 1996, the band is one of the few local groups to make the charts highlights will come early with opener The Untouchables, whose good in recent years, despite no hope of commercial airplay, the band time party music hasn’t aged a bit. Still featuring original singer Jerry continues to draw a devoted following. The show kicks off a North Miller, The Untouchables set will include their high energy hits such American tour that wraps up November 20, the group still touring as “Free Yourself” and “I Spy (For The FBI)” resulting in a packed behind their 2015 album, The Anthropocene Extinction. This show dance floor from the moment they hit the stage. is not for the faint of heart. Fans can expect brutal, adrenaline houseofblues.com/sandiego charged rock, played at a blistering pace, with volume to match. brickbybrick.com

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Box Stop Greeter Turns 10 11SEPTEMBER 2017 |by Isabella Clump Photo courtesy of Stephanie SanchezHer official AKC name is Bo- May. “Normal Heights and the entire Adams nanza’s Holly Berry, but at Box Avenue area is a community of dog lovers”, Stop, the iconic neighborhood adds True, “and Holly thrives on being the shipping, mailbox rental, and daily recipient of so much extra attention”.business center at 34th & Adams in  Normal Heights, she is also known asHolzie, Hollister, Hodge, Holly Haus, “Holly has a few favorite things – food,and Houdini. tennis balls, and sleep, in that order.”, accord-  ing to True. “When I figure out how to har- ness the joy she exudes when it’s time to play Prior to coming to Box Stop, Holly ball, I will bottle it and sell it at Box Stop. Wespent her life as the proud mom of should all have something in life that makesmany beautiful Golden Retriever pup- us so overwhelmingly happy. Watching herpies. Some of her puppies went on to do the “tennis ball dance” has become one ofgive birth to dozens of beautiful “grand my happy moments.”puppies”, “great grand puppies”, andso it goes.  You or someone you know True further adds, “Holly is the sweetestmay even have one of Holly’s wonderful dog I have ever had the pleasure of owning. offspring.  She makes a true connection with everyone  she meets and I strongly believe she thinks she is the one who is petting you, healing To True Flores, who has recently wel- you, and loving you.  If you’ve already metcomed Holly as the official mascot and her, thank you for appreciating the job shegreeter at Box Stop, Holly is more like does here at Box Stop.  If you haven’t mether child. “Pets are family.”, True says, her, please stop by to say hello.  We alwayswith obvious deep affection. “I am her have treats for dogs and for a limited time,Mom. She is my child, my friend, my to celebrate Holly’s 10th birthday, we have abuddy, my responsibility, my privilege, treat for humans, too.”and I have no doubt, if the need arose,  my protector”. You’ll find Holly at Box Stop.  3401-A Adams Avenue in Normal Heights. Open Monday through Friday 9:00-6:00; Holly enjoys her new role at Box Stop, Saturday 10:00-3:00where she will either greet you at the 619-280-8673 door or subtly sneak up on you at the www.BoxStopEtc.comcounter. She has accumulated countlessnew friends, both human and canine,since making her debut at the store inSophie’s Kensington Gallery premiers 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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14 | SEPTEMBER 201717 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA WINERIES GO A MILE HIGH TO SUPPORT ART SCHOLARSHIPSThe Art Alliance of Idyllwild Celebrates Its 20th Annual Art Walk & Wine TastingOn Saturday, October 14th, walls at this unique Tasting Gallery. 15th and, if any tickets are available Participating Wineries from 10am – 6pm, visi- There are only 20 tickets available so on October 14th, they will be $50 tors to the mile-high artist reserve your ticket early each regardless of quantity. Baily Vineyard & Winery community of Idyllwild www.bailywinery.comwill experience the magic that hap- Buy your tickets now for the The event sold out last year andpens when galleries, artists, and Friday night Winery Reception the amount of tickets available this TemeculaSouthern California wineries join and Saturday Wine Tasting. They year will remain the same. Antici-forces to raise money for art schol- are available online at www.artini- pating another sold out year, tickets Bel Vino Wineryarships and events. Nestled in a dyllwild.org. Included in the Wine for the October 14th wine tasting www.belvinowinery.commountain valley surrounded by ma- Tasting ticket price are the wine are now available online at www.ar-jestic mountains, Idyllwild is only tastings, a keepsake wine glass, live tinidywild.org. A limited number Temeculatwo-hours from Los Angeles and music, and a selection of cheeses of paper tickets are available nowSan Diego, and less than an hour and crackers. at select locations around Idyllwild, Cordiano Wineryfrom the desert communities. including the Town Crier Office www.cordianowinery.com This is our 20th Anniversary event and the Spruce Moose. The Annual Art Walk & Wine and that will bring its own special EscondidoTasting, presented by the Art Alli- excitement. Ticket prices are $35 For more information aboutance of Idyllwild, a 501(c)(3) orga- each with a special price of $30 each the 17 participating wineries and Danza Del Sol Winerynization, draws over two thousand for groups of 15+. Members of the locally owned art locations, please www.danzadelsolwinery.comvisitors annually. With deep blue Art Alliance of Idyllwild also receive visit www.artinidyllwild.org orskies and towering pine trees, the discounted ticket prices. All ticket call 951-692-6135. Temeculatown is the perfect setting for a day prices will increase on Septemberof art mixed with an afternoon of Falkner Winerygreat wine from 17 Southern Cali- www.falknerwinery.comfornia wineries. Temecula Art lovers are invited to start theirgreat art hunt on October 14th at Footpath Winery10am by visiting galleries and art www.footpathwinery.comhot spots that will be set up aroundthe center of town. The “Art Walk” Temeculais free to the public and maps willbe available at 54295 North Circle Hart Family WineryDrive to start them on their journey. www.hartfamilywinery.comAs guests stroll the tree lined streets,they will experience the simple Temeculabeauty of small town mountain liv-ing and come to understand why all La Serenissima Winery1,200 tickets were sold out in 2016! www.vinotiso.com Warner Springs Wine enthusiasts are invitedto enjoy the “Art of Wine” in the Maurice Car'rie Wineryafternoon from 2pm-5pm when 17 www.mauricecarriewinery.comSouthern California wineries fromTemecula, Warner Springs, Escon- Temeculadido, Fallbrook, Julian, and Idyllwildshare a selection of great wines at Middle Ridge Wineryart locations around town. The fall www.middleridge.comweather makes walking from loca-tion to location a fun experience, Idyllwildbut shuttles will also be available totransport guests between venues. Miramonte Winery www.miramontewinery.com Those arriving on Friday won’twant to miss the newest addition to Temeculathe fundraising efforts, a VIP eventthat will allow wine enthusiasts to Monte de Oro Winerymingle with the wineries. Tickets & Vineyardsare $50 each to this elegant eventhosted at Middle Ridge Winery. www.montedeoro.comThe evening features their fine Temeculawines, hors d’oeuvres, lively con-versation and the opportunity to Orfila Vineyards & Wineryadmire the local art that adorns the www.orfila.com Escondido Shadow Mountain Vineyards shadowmountainvineyard.com Warner Springs South Coast Winery www.southcoastwinery.com Temecula Volcan Mountain Winery volcanmountainwinery.com Julian Wilson Creek Winery www.wilsoncreekwinery.com Temecula

15SEPTEMBER 2017 |Kensington-Normal HeightsBranch Library EventsTuesday, September 19th6-7 p.m.Book ArtsHeld in the adult areaStretch your idea of what a book can be! It’s not just a book-it’s an artist’s book! You will learna variety of book structures and binding techniques while using a variety of art media to createunique pages. Registration Required - call 619-533-3974; Limited to 10 participantsSaturday, September 23rd 10-11:30 a.m.Knitting Saturday CircleThis is a fun class and is open to all levels of knitters. If you are a beginner please bring 7, 8, or 9size needles and worsted weight yarn. Knitters working on projects - bring them in. If you knowhow to knit and are not working on a project, come in and get a project from our knitting circleleader. Ages 14 and up.Saturday, October 7th and 14th 10-11 a.m.Children’s Art Class – Ages 7 and upHeld in the children’s areaA variety of projects emphasizing creativity and individuality will be taught, as well as lessons onthe masters and the techniques they used. Please call 619-533-3974 to register. Limited to 10artistsSaturday, October 7th and 28th 10-11:30 a.m.Knitting Saturday CircleThis is a fun class and is open to all levels of knitters. If you are a beginner please bring 7, 8, or 9size needles and worsted weight yarn. Knitters working on projects - bring them in. If you knowhow to knit and are not working on a project, come in and get a project from our knitting circleleader. Ages 14 and up.Thursday, October 12th and 26th 10:30 a.m.Baby-Toddler Family Yoga Story TimeHeld in the park adjacent to the libraryFilled with stories, practice of animal yoga poses, songs, relaxing and breathing techniques.Partner poses are incorporated for families to bond and have fun while doing something healthy.Family Yoga Storytime promotes literacy, self-awareness, social relations, creative representation,and communication for children.Friday, October 13th 3-4 p.m.Healthy Living for Your Brain and Body: Tips from the Latest ResearchJoin us to learn about the latest research providing insights into how to make lifestyle choicesthat may help you keep your brain and body healthy as you age, and use hands-on tools to helpyou incorporate these recommendations into a plan for healthy aging.Please call 619-533-3974 to register.Tuesday, October 17th10:30 a.m.Hullabaloo (Baby/Toddler Woodstock)Held in the park adjacent to the libraryFun music event for babies/toddlers. Do your little ones like to wiggle and shake and laugh andsing? Then this is for you!!! Bring a blanket and enjoy!Tuesday, October 17th6-7 p.m.Book ArtsHeld in the adult areaStretch your idea of what a book can be! It’s not just a book-it’s an artist’s book! You will learna variety of book structures and binding techniques while using a variety of art media to createunique pages. Registration Required - call 619-533-3974; Limited to 10 participantsSaturday, October 21st;10-11 a.m.Book Discussion Group facilitated by Kathi DiamantHeld in the adult areaWe’ll be discussing “Mothering Sunday” by Graham SwiftSaturday, October 21st; 10:30 a.m.Family Yoga Story TimeHeld in the park adjacent to the libraryFilled with stories, practice of animal yoga poses, songs, relaxing and breathing techniques.Partner poses are incorporated for families to bond and have fun while doing something healthy.Family Yoga Storytime promotes literacy, self-awareness, social relations, creative representation,and communication for children.Kensington-Normal Hts. Branch Library4121 Adams AvenueSan Diego, CA 92116For more information please call 619.533.3974

16 | SEPTEMBER 2017Friends Of Balboa Park Acquiring Historic Balboa Park Carousel BY: REEMA MAKANI BOCCIA, APROfficial ribbon cutting to transfer ownership to nonprofit Friends of Balboa Park. Friends of Balboa Park has entertainment and much more. said Friends of Balboa Park Executive Steen and his family, the sellers, spearheaded major capital improve-acquired the historic Balboa Park There more than 3,200 riders on the Director John Bolthouse. “Since owned the carousel for more than ment initiatives throughout TheCarousel and launched a capital carousel and around 10,000 atten- 1999, Friends has partnered with the 40 years. Park, including information kiosks,campaign to complete funds for the dees who celebrated the festivities, City Parks & Recreation Department restoration of the historic gate housessale and restoration. The goal of the among them Councilmember Chris to help fund projects throughout the “We decided to sell to the Carousel and lily pond, Adopt-A-Plot, benchcampaign is $3 million through Ward, Supervisor Ron Roberts as Park, and the Carousel is our largest to a San Diego organization who tributes, tree dedications, and other2020. Escrow closed on June 30, well as numerous other elected offi- undertaking yet.We need the public’s would appreciate and maintain it for programs that facilitate the commu-2017, and poised the nonprofit to cials and community leaders will support in funding the endeavor, and future generations,” said Steen. “We nity’s direct involvement in themaintain uninterrupted operation of help celebrate the momentous occa- are looking forward to continuing to are grateful for the opportunity to enhancement of Balboa Park.the carousel. sion. the Carousel being in the spotlight, work with Friends to help preserve just as was intended more than a cen- this shining gem for the 'Jewel of San To support the capital campaign, Friends kicked off its capital cam- “The Carousel was one of very few tury ago.” Diego’ for people from around the visit www.BalboaParkCarousel.org.paign with a major community cel- privately owned assets in Balboa world to enjoy.”ebration on July 25 – National Park, and our taking over its owner- Located off Park Blvd. and Zoo Editor’s note: Read about BalboaCarousel Day. The festivities included ship aligns perfectly with Friends’ Place, the Carousel has been privately Friends of Balboa Park is an affin- Park’s Executive Director John Bolt-free rides on the Balboa Park mission to preserve and maintain the owned for more than 100 years by a ity group that enhances and main- house in our Rolando News coverCarousel, face painting, children’s Park for future generations to come,” few different San Diego families. Bill tains The Park through donations story. and Park programs. The group hasOriginal carousel in Tent City in Coronado The community enjoyed free Carousel rides and festivities on the first annual National Carousel Day on July 25

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18 | SEPTEMBER 2017 Women's History Theater Festival Women's History comes to life this September in Liberty StationJ oin the Women's Museum Tea with Eleanor Female Voices of Hollywood: Golda’s Balcony of California and American Imagine, an invitation to visit the The Golden Age of Musicals The life and times of Golda Meir, History Theater for three White House to have an afternoon An evening of music celebrating a woman who rose from the po- weekends of plays celebrating tea with the First Lady, Eleanor the female voices of the musicals groms of Russia to the halls of theextraordinary women in politics Roosevelt. Buying a ticket will give made in the 1930’s and the 1940’s. Knesset in Israel, to become oneand entertainment, September one just that. Annette Hubbell, Hollywood’s galaxy of great of the most influential leaders of16th – October 30th, 2017. The a veteran actress from southern female voices included Ginger the Twentieth Century. Directedplays this year include an inter- California, brings the First Lady Rogers, Jeanette McDonald, Do- by Melissa Malloy, and starringactive one women show about alive during the fateful years of ris Day, the Andrew Sisters, Lena M. Susan, Golda’s Balcony cov-First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt, a the Great Depression and World Horne and the legendary Judy ers the story of a people whomusical review of women from War II. This tea includes tea, deli- Garland. These were the golden faced centuries of discrimination,the Golden Age of Hollywood, cious desserts, stories about the years when Hollywood studios segregation, and abuse through-and Golda's Balcony, the longest- president and the men and women produced musicals to relieve the out European history. When therunning one-woman show in who guided the nation during this stress of the Depression and War horrors of the Holocaust wereBroadway history. era. years. Get your tickets early for acknowledged, Jewish leadersThe Women's History Theater September 16 &17 at 4:00 PM this spin down memory lane star- demanded a return to their his-Festival is an annual event that Tickets: $25 per person OR $100 ring San Diego’s professional torical homeland. When the statetakes place at the Women's Mu- for a table of four September 16, 17, 23, 24 of Israel was established by theseum in Liberty Station tickets Tickets: $14.00 Gen Admission • United Nations in 1948, Goldacan be purchased at the Women's $12.00 seniors, Students, Military Meir was one of those foundersMuseum of California website, who eventually rose to lead herwomensmueumca.org new nation in a war for survival. The one-woman play includes the names and voices of many world leaders of the 1950’s and 60’s. September 23, 24, 30 and Octo- ber 1 Tickets: $14.00 Gen Admission • $12.00 seniors, Students, Military American History Theater http:// www.americanhistorytheater.org/ American History Theater is a new up-and-coming official 501C3 nonprofit dedicated to bringing the stories of history's most influential women through theater, and raising awareness around women's issues, with a continued focus on military women. Through theater we look to shed light on the triumphs and struggles of women throughout history and address issues such as Military Sexual Trauma and Post Traumatic Stress.The Women's Museum of California is one of 3 brick and mortar museums in the country which focuses on women's history and the onlyone in California. Founded in 1983, our mission is to educate and inspire future generations about the experiences and contributions ofwomen have made throughout history. The WMC features a variety of changing exhibits and displays on women's history, sponsors work-shop and lecture series, develops and implements educational and cultural events, including art shows, live performances and presenta-tions; maintains a library, archive & collections.

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20 | SEPTEMBER 2017ART OF THE AMERICAS Pre-Columbian Art from Mingei’s Collection The Mingei International Muse- (wind instruments), roller stamps Dish, 700-900 A.D., Panama. Unknown artist. Slip painted terracotta. Collection ofum will present more than 125 used for decorating cloth, as well as Mingei International Museum; purchase made possible by a generous gift from Akaloaobjects in “Art of the Americas — adornments such as beads and ear Resource Foundation.Pre-Columbian Art from Mingei’s plugs. A rare collection of Maya tex- Stone Sculpture, c. 1440-1520 A.D., Teno-Collection,” the most comprehen- tile fragments and ancient bead chitlan, Mexico. Unknown artist. Basalt.sive presentation to date of the strands will also be presented. Bequest of the Robert Bruce Inveraritymuseum’s significant holdings of Estate.objects used by people from the One of the few exhibitions of Polychrome Chip and Dip Vessel, 700-ancient cultures of Mexico, Central ancient art, “Art of the Americas” is 1100 A.D. Panama. Unknown artist. Slipand South America. part of Pacific Standard Time: painted terracotta. Collection of Mingei LA/LA. International Museum; purchase made pos- The exhibit opens Sept. 16 and sible by a generous gift from Akaloaruns through Feb. 18, 2018 Pacific Standard Time: LA/LA is Resource Foundation. a far-reaching and ambitious explo- Objects featured in the exhibition ration of Latin American and Latinostraddle cultural boundaries — art in dialogue with Los Angeles.from the Maya civilization in Mex- Supported by grants from the Gettyico to the Moche civilization in Peru Foundation, Pacific Standard Time:— as well as numerous ancient tra- LA/LA takes place from Septemberditions and cultures from western 2017 through January 2018 at moreMexico. than 70 cultural institutions across Southern California, from Los Objects range from those made Angeles to Palm Springs, and fromfor ritual and ceremonial use — fig- San Diego to Santa Barbara. Pacificurines, vessels and sculptures Standard Time is an initiative of thedepicting gods, shamans, animals, Getty. The presenting sponsor ismarine life and floral motifs — to Bank of America.objects for domestic use includingjars, bowls, spindle whorls, ocarinasIndonesian Shadow Puppets Current Mingei exhibit showing through March 18, 2018 The Mingei’s current exhibition, Shadow Puppet-Tree of Life. (Kayon or Gunungan) – front view Late 20th Century. Shadow Puppet-Tree of Life. (Kayon or Gunungan) -back view. Late 20th Century. Java,“Indonesiam Shadow Puppets,” is being Java, Indonesia. Painted parchment, hide, bone. Gift of Edward Inskeep. Indonesia. Painted parchment, hide, bone. Gift of Edward Inskeep. (Photo by Katieshown in the Warren Theater Gallery. (Photo by Katie Gardner) Gardner) Shadow puppet performances havebeen a highly-refined and complex sto-rytelling tradition in parts of Indonesiafor hundreds of years. Known as wayangkulit, these flat puppets are cut andpunched from water buffalo hide andthen colorfully painted, usually on bothsides. Sticks or handles made from waterbuffalo horn or wood, attached to thebase and limbs of each puppet, enable itto come to life in the hands of the dha-lang, or puppeteer, who sits behind a cot-ton screen and manipulates the puppetswhile narrating a story. This intimate installation in the Muse-um’s Theater Gallery will feature approx-imately 30 puppets, which depict the vastrepertoire of heroes and heroines,demons and pranksters featured in thegreat Hindu epics, the Mahābhārata andRāmāyaṇa, as well as local gods andmythical subjects. Puppet performancesprovide entertainment, a sense of com-munity, as well as an opportunity forsacred and secular instruction. Tradition-al performances are always accompaniedby a gamelan, a musical ensemble com-prised of gongs, drums, xylophones andstringed instruments.



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