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5 Things You Don't Know About Jessica Sanchez

George Varga — Wed, 16 May 2012 09:00:00 GMT

As one of the top three finalists on “American Idol,” Chula Vista’s Jessica Sanchez has become one of the most popular teen singers in the nation and a budding weekly TV staple. Yet, while millions have embraced this 16-year-old vocal phenom, her story goes deeper than “Idol”...

Nicole Richie Fashion Collection for Macy's

Michelle Guerin — Wed, 16 May 2012 09:00:00 GMT

Oh my, how far Nicole Richie has come. Available this fall, “Nicole Richie for Impulse only at Macy’s” will be a bohemian-inspired fashion line that pays homage to Richie’s own personal style. Top items will include maxi dresses, asymmetrical skirts, 1970s prints and silhouettes, and cropped tops in bright colors that pop...

North Park Festival of the Arts is Back

Nina Garin — Wed, 16 May 2012 09:00:00 GMT

Everything that’s cool about North Park — music, food, art, craft beer — will be squeezed into just a few blocks for Sunday's 16th annual North Park Festival of the Arts. Here’s what to expect...

KidsFest Interactive Children's Festival

Michelle Dederko — Wed, 16 May 2012 09:00:00 GMT

KidsFest — an interactive children’s festival held June 9-10th at NTC Promenade in Point Loma — transforms more than 100,000-square-feet of outdoor space into an inspired wonderland, filled with hands-on activities where San Diego kids are encouraged to explore and truly let their creativity run free.

Sublime with Rome & Cypress Hill

George Varga — Tue, 15 May 2012 09:00:00 GMT

Sublime with Rome, the Sublime-offshoot band that has arguably spent nearly as much time in court as on concert stages, is headed back to San Diego. The ska-rock band, which was launched a few years ago by the two surviving members of Sublime, will perform July 27 at Chula Vista's Cricket Wireless Amphitheatre. Cypress Hill will also perform, along with Pepper and HB Surround sound...

Review: The Shores' On-Trend Menu

Keli Dailey — Tue, 15 May 2012 09:00:00 GMT

Rooted on the ground floor of a Spanish-style hotel owned by the Kellogg family, the Shores Restaurant has serenely faced the La Jolla Shores surf since 1970. For carbon-date context, that was the year the Beatles broke up and the National Guard opened fire on Kent State...

San Diego County Fair: Beer, Wine & Food Festivals

Michelle Dederko — Tue, 15 May 2012 09:00:00 GMT

The San Diego County Fair is perhaps most notorious for their fried-up, unusual foods covering the Del Mar Fairgrounds. But a few festivals, including two that are brand new, are adding new flavors for tastebuds to test. Just like this year’s theme, the International Beer Festival, Wine Festival and Food Truck Festival are all “Out of this World”.

Q&A: Dita Von Teese on Strip Strip Hooray

Michelle Guerin — Mon, 14 May 2012 09:00:00 GMT

The contemporary queen of burlesque Dita Von Teese is taking center stage at House of Blues San Diego with a two-night production that dazzles with style and sex appeal. Catch up with Dita Von Teese in this week’s Celebrity Profile...

Style Profile: A Day with Kelli Gillespie

Michelle Guerin — Mon, 14 May 2012 09:00:00 GMT

Kelli Gillespie accomplished what many women in media dream of: Land a San Diego-based job that enables you to jet set across the globe and work alongside the film industry’s greatest actors. It’s the best of Hollywood glamour, without any stress of Los Angeles lifestyle, complete with plenty of passport perks...

Top Summer Dance Shows

Michelle Dederko — Mon, 14 May 2012 09:00:00 GMT

When all you want to do is dance—we have a nightclub guide for you. But for those who prefer imaginative, thought-provoking displays from the comfort of your chair, we leave the entertaining to the professionals. Discover five new dance shows lighting up the stage this summer.