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UCSD celebrates 80th birthday of musical ...

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THE MAN: 80-year-old Roger Reynolds, a mainstay of UC San Diego’s music department for almost half ...

Darrell Hammond from ‘Saturday Night Live,’ appears in his one-man show ‘The Darrell Hammond Project’ at the La Jolla Playhouse/

Humor trumps sorrow in ‘The Darrell ...

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American actor, stand-up comedian and impressionist Darrell Hammond can boast the longest tenure of any cast ...

Fun In The Deep Blue Sea: ...

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It’s the first time I’ve been a distinguished anything!” laughed Jim Toomey, beginning his presentation as ...

This young sea lion identified as #23 was transferred from one of the quarantine pens to SeaWorld’s critical care unit where he will be treated for hypothermic and Hypoglycemia.

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Social Service League of La Jolla: Winter Musicale at Darlington House, Jan. 2015
The Social Service League of La Jolla presented a Winter Musicale on Jan. 11, 2015 in the living room of the historic Darlington House to benefit League House, which provides affordable housing for seniors. Patrons sipped Champagne and wine, sampled cheese and hors d’oeuvres and heard the Anthem Trio perform classical music selections. The next musicale is Feb. 15 with members of the San Diego Symphony (pianist Mary Barranger, violinist Eddie Stein and cellist Mary Oda Szanto) performing Beethoven’s variations on “Hail the Conquering Hero” for cello and piano, Bach’s solo violin Sonata No. 1, and Mendelssohn’s Trio in D Minor. Tickets are $40. (858) 454-7625.
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La Jolla Cove Swim Club: New Year's Polar Bear Plunge 2015
The La Jolla Cove Swim Club’s 2015 Polar Bear Plunge on Jan. 1 was a festive event with an estimated crowd of about 300 participating at La Jolla Shores Beach. The morning was warmer than the previous several days, with the temps in the 40s and a water temp of 63 degrees. After exiting the water, participants warmed up with hot soup and chili, courtesy of La Jolla Cove Swim Club members.
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Scripps Candlelight Ball 2014
The 85th annual Scripps Candlelight Ball took place Dec. 6, 2014 at The Grand Del Mar. After the cocktail reception, guests had dinner and danced to music provided by The Mighty Untouchables to benefit life-saving care at Scripps Memorial Hospital in La Jolla.
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La Jolla Christmas Parade 2014
Thousands again turned out for La Jolla’s annual Christmas Parade and Holiday Festival Sunday, Dec. 7, 2014. The parade included more than 17 equestrian entries and 50 riders, 14 floats, 14 bands, 17 marching units and an array of classic cars — including two Shelby Cobras that led the parade, along with Chinese sea lion dancers and Clumsy Mumsy the clown.
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Cookies for the Troops Party 2014
Marilyn Barrett hosted the annual “Cookies for the Troops” party, Dec. 2, 2014 at her La Jolla home. Barrett, and local friends of the National Society Daughters of the Americana Revolution (DAR), La Jolla Chapter, brought dozens of cookies to share and donate to the Marines at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar. Each guest dressed in red to add to the fun and some 20 pounds of cookies were collected. Barrett’s daughter, Meredith Radzins, is a member of the Chapter along with Charlotte Perry, Linda Phillips, Nancy Shields and Virginia Brunson. Patriotic service is a major endeavor of DAR. The La Jolla Chapter has been active in providing items to the USO at the Airport, Wounded Warriors, The VA and the Chula Vista Veterans Home.
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Barbara Party 2014
In recognition of the Feast of Saint Barbara (Dec. 4, 2014), a bevy of local Barbaras gathered at their namesake restaurant, Barbarella, 2171 Avenida de la Playa in La Jolla Shores, for their annual get-together. The event doubles as an assist to those living in homeless shelters as each Barbara donates a new toy or a pair of shoes, that will in turn be given to the needy.
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La Jolla Elementary School: Family Dance 2014
The La Jolla Elementary School auditorium was hopping and bopping Nov. 20, 2014 during the annual family dance for fathers and daughters, mothers and sons, friends, siblings and everything in between. Families danced to classic tunes by Frank Sinatra (though mom and dad might have appreciated that more than the kids), before stopping at the Book Fair, held the same night.
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Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary: Presentation Tea for the Women of Dedication 2014-2015
The Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary hosted its 50th annual Presentation Tea on Nov. 6, 2014 to announce its 2014-2015 Women of Dedication Honorees at the Rancho Santa Fe home of Rosalie Gerevas. Carol Katz and Karen Powell co-chaired the Tea. At the event, Vicki Eddy familiarized guests with each woman’s incredible history of philanthropy, recognizing all 15 for their dedication to the San Diego community and the world through tireless and heartfelt volunteerism. The Women of Dedication will be formerly honored at a 50th annual luncheon, April 7, 2015 at the San Diego Hilton Bayfront. Carol Le Beau and Connie Conard are co-chairing the “Fabulous & 50” celebration, promising “exciting surprises for our guests.” News anchor Kimberly Hunt will emcee. This year’s honorees are Vicki Baron, Diana Annala Chalmers, Micki Olin and Doreen Schonbrun of La Jolla, Lois Stanton and Cinda Lucas of Del Mar, Lori Walton and Judith Jarcho of Hillcrest, Dr. Constance Carroll of San Carlos, Molly Cartmill of El Cajon, Dr. Elizabeth Jones of Kearny Mesa, Lisa Lundgren of Clairemont, Clarice Perkins of Coronado, Marti Showley of Del Cerro and Holly Smith Jones of Solana Beach.
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La Jolla Community Foundation Grants 2014
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San Diego Symphony's Opus Gala 2014
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La Jolla High School Homecoming 2014
La Jolla High School Homecoming 2014
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La Jolla Meals on Wheels 40th Anniversary Luncheon
La Jolla Meals on Wheels, a service organization that provides meals to La Jolla seniors and those who are homebound, celebrated its volunteers (and its 40th anniversary) Oct. 25 at a luncheon at the Mission Bay Yacht Club. Some of the organization’s founding members attended, as did longtime and more recent volunteers. Board President Ron Jones told the gathering, “One thing I want to make clear, is how important your work really is. … Volunteering is becoming something of the past — high schools require community service, so there isn’t the sense of giving — so I want to salute you and let you know how valued you are.” The program is headquarted at 9900 Genesee Ave. (858) 452-0391. LaJollaMealsOnWheels.org
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La Jolla Woman's Club 100th year of historic building
Home to many parties and celebrations over the past 10 decades, the La Jolla Woman’s Club at 7791 Draper Ave. in La Jolla held a soiree of its own Oct. 17, 2014 to mark the occasion of its 100th year. Also known as San Diego Historical Landmark No. 79, the building was designed in 1913-1914 by Irving Gill (1870-1936), preeminent architect of the Modernist era, and was commissioned by Ellen Browning Scripps. Today, the club has 175 members who participate in a variety of programs and activities. Membership requires attendance at two events and payment of $50 yearly dues. lajollawomansclub.org
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La Jolla's Harvard Cookin’ Girl hosts Iron Chef: Knife Fight
Harvard Cookin’ Girl cooking school in La Jolla hosted an “Iron Chef: Knife Fight” event Oct. 13, pitting against each other two chefs hoping to win a spot in the World Food Championships (WFC) in Las Vegas. Participation in WFC is sponsored by ChefRoll, a networking site for chefs. Mikel Anthony of Ronin Ramen House and RoseAna Peyron of Counterpoint restaurant squared off, each making two dishes — one with Hiramasa (Baja yellowtail) and one with pork. Prior to serving the judges and diners seated in the intimate back dining room of the kitchen at 7441 Girard Ave., the chefs demonstrated how they made each dish and what the components were, while their sous chefs made portions for everyone. In the end, the winning team was Peyron and her assistants Robert Ramos and Ian Carroll. Iron Chef events happen once every few months, said Harvard Cookin Girl owner Bibi Kasrai.
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Challenged Athletes Foundation's San Diego Triathlon Challenge: Oct. 19, 2014
San Diego-based Challenged Athletes Foundation, a leader in helping individuals with physical challenges get involved in sports, welcomed supporters and participants to La Jolla Cove for its 21st annual Aspen Medical Products San Diego Triathlon Challenge Oct. 19, 2014. The sold-out, daylong event was expected to raise more than $1 million to help physically challenged individuals get the support needed to succeed in sports and in life. Some 200 challenged athletes competed side-by-side with 500 able-bodied athletes through the signature “challenge” distance triathlon course in the Cove — a 1-mile swim, 44-mile bike ride and 10-mile run. Supporters also took part in the festivities through the 24-Hour Fitness Tour de Cove, a 4.5-hour stationary cycling marathon, and the Kaiser Permanente Thrive-5K Fitness Walk. More information at challengedathletes.org
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San Diego Museum of Art, "Gauguin to Warhol" exhibit opening: Oct. 1, 2014
By Lonnie Burstein Hewitt On Oct. 1, 2014, in the Thornton Rotunda of the San Diego Museum of Art, 300 of the museum’s VIP donors gathered at a preview reception to celebrate the opening of “Gauguin to Warhol,” a selection of more than 70 masterworks of 20th century art from the Albright-Knox Art Gallery in Buffalo, New York. SDMA Executive Director Roxana Velasquez welcomed the guests to the preview. “We are creating the history for this museum,” she said. “We want to serve our community through art, and that’s what we’re doing with this magnificent show.” She introduced Douglas Dreishpoon, chief curator emeritus at the Albright-Knox, who organized the exhibit. “I wanted to create a show that would highlight our museum’s collection,” he said. “And it’s interesting seeing the pieces here, in a new context, old friends having different conversations.” There are paintings and sculptures by more than 40 artists, including van Gogh, Picasso, and Jackson Pollack. But there are also impressive pieces by less-familiar names, like Clyfford Still, whose huge abstract canvas dominates the back wall in the last room of the exhibit. The Albright-Knox owns the largest public collection of his works. Among the admiring viewers were Budd and Joanne Rubin. “If you go all around the world to different museums, they might not add up to what we have here,” he said. A must-see, beautifully mounted, “Gauguin to Warhol” will be at SDMA in Balboa Park through Jan. 27. Details at (619) 232-7931 AND SDMArt.org
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Celebrate the Craft food and wine festival: Oct. 12, 2014
The Lodge at Torrey Pines hosted its 12th annual Celebrate the Craft food and wine festival Sunday, Oct. 12, 2014 amid the picturesque, coastal backdrop of Torrey Pines Golf Course in La Jolla. The event is one of Southern California’s premier gatherings for showcasing locally grown produce and gourmet cuisine.
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La Jolla Art & Wine Festival: Oct. 11-12, 2014
La Jolla hosted its sixth annual Art & Wine Festival Oct. 11-12, 2014 along Girard Avenue in the Village of La Jolla with organizers calling it the best yet. “I believe we saw about 50,000 people in attendance,” said festival founder Sherry Ahern. “The sidewalks, the stores, the restaurants and the hotels were all full and that was so gratifying to see. Adding the additional street was a big deal … the beer garden set a sales record. The family entertainment area was very well done, too. Hats off to all the people who helped and that includes the volunteers, the schools and Mother Nature because the weather was spectacular.” Ahern said final figures were being tabulated. Proceeds will be used to support arts and science programs at Bird Rock, Torrey Pines and La Jolla Elementary Schools and Muirlands Middle School.
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La Jolla Community Center’s member appreciation gathering Sept. 19, 2014
La Jolla Community Center held a member appreciation gathering Sept. 19 at 6811 La Jolla Blvd. Longtime and recent members mingled, snacked, sipped on wine and indulged their sweet-tooths with frozen yogurt provided by Froglander. While some socialized inside, observing art on display, many sat outside on the patio. Find a full calendar of upcoming Community Center events at LJCommunityCenter.org
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Athenaeum Music & Arts Library’s Celestial Soirée 2014
A Celestial Soirée was held Sept. 5, 2014 to celebrate 25 years of Starry Nights galas at the Athenaeum Music & Arts Library in La Jolla. Guests were treated to valet parking at the library’s front door, fabulous décor by local artists, an open bar, hors d’oeuvres, music by Euphoria Brass Band, a very artful silent auction and dinner by La Jolla Hyatt Regency. More about the Athenaeum Music & Arts Library at ljathenaeum.org
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Voices for Children’s Starry Starry Night gala 2014
The 12th annual Starry Starry Night gala, a fundraiser for Voices for Children, took place Sept. 13, 2014 at the San Diego Polo Club in Rancho Santa Fe. The proceeds will be used for the Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) program that recruits, trains and supervises volunteers on behalf of abused, abandoned and neglected children living in San Diego. More information about Voices for Children at SpeakUpNow.org
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San Diego Coastkeeper’s Seaside Soirée 2014
San Diego Coastkeeper held its 17th annual Seaside Soirée Sept. 10, 2014 at Scripps Seaside Forum in La Jolla. Neighbors, elected officials, community activists and business owners came together to celebrate and raise more than $30,000 to protect San Diego’s waterways, the ocean and to help preserve the quality of life in America’s Finest City. About 130 guests enjoyed live music, a roaming buffet, interactive learning and social media stations and a silent auction.
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Taste at the Cove 2014, La Jolla
The 13th annual “Taste at the Cove” took place Sept. 4, 2014 in La Jolla to raise funds for the San Diego Sport Medicine Foundation’s mission to provide a medical safety net for injured youth with limited financial means in order to return them back to health, sports and life. This year’s honorees included Steve Fisher, head coach of SDSU basketball, being recognized as a Community Legend; and Shari Brasher CEO/executive director of Fresh Start Surgical Gifts, being recognized as a Medical Champion. As one of San Diego’s longest running and unique charitable events, “Taste at the Cove” features food samples from 30 San Diego restaurants. Guests were also treated to hosted bars, a swimwear fashion show by Sauvage and Diesel Salon, opportunity drawings, silent and live auctions, and appearances by San Diego athletes, including players from the Padres and Chargers. More information at TasteAtTheCove.com
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MCASD's Monte Carlo Jet Set Gala
Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego presented its 38th annual fundraiser, Monte Carlo Jet Set, Sept. 6, 2014 at 700 Prospect St. in La Jolla. John and Natasha Ippolito chaired the party, basing its vision on their travels and arts experiences in fabulous locales around the world. The After Party, an event unto itself, began at 9:30 p.m. where guests had Champagne and dessert in “Paris,” cigars and Macallan Scotch in “South Beach,” rolled the dice in “Monte Carlo,” sipped Suja cocktails in “Brazil,” and observed the inhabitants of Amsterdam’s red light district. The party ended with New York City-style pizza and a ball drop in “Times Square” at midnight. Proceeds support MCASD’s education programs and exhibitions.
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