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GENERAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN Children’s Park San Diego, CA Schmidt Design Group, inc. July 20, 2017 www.schmidtdesign.com East Village’s newATTACHMENT E open spaces a huge, distinctively San Diego “makeover” are still in play, though it’s taking longer than FASHION P. 4 Emerging artists descend anticipated. “A project of this size and nature doesn’t just happen — it evolves on Ocean Beach over time,” said Yehudi “Gaf” Gaffen, managing partner of Protea Waterfront Development, for Springboard West the team behind Seaport San Diego, a re-imagining of the Orange County band Undecided Future at 2019’s Springboard West (Photo by Collin Worrell Photography) 39-year-old, 90,000-square-foot Seaport Village waterfront shop- 50 years of textiles: Zandra LUCIA VITI | Downtown News Founder and Director Barry Crossing all music genres, this ping and dining complex. Rhodes Coffing will showcase some of nonprofit, sustainable arts ven- “Our vision is to create a vi- Springboard West 2020 – a the most talented – and undis- ture isn’t about “making mon- brant, experimental-based attrac- music festival, band bootcamp covered – musicians in front ey.” Mentors devote their time tion near the water,” said Gaffen. FEATURE P. 7 and beer crawl – returns to of the industry’s top execu- as advisors while searching for “Our goal is for this to be a legacy Ocean Beach to celebrate some tives as a way to discover, give musical phenoms as 40 musical project for more than just San of the world’s finest musical tal- back and celebrate the future Diego, that’s going to be trans- ent Jan. 9-11. of music. SEE MUSIC FEST, Page 15 formational for the whole West Coast.” Years in the making, the long- term Seaport Village redevelop- ‘Danny’s Story’ of transphobia, assault ment’s two major new attractions, an aquarium and an observation- al spire and platform, continue to Organ donor honored in Rose breeds empathy in local high schools anchor the project. Parade However, Gaffen noted there KENDRA SITTON | Downtown News have been “enhancements” made to the overall project concept, DINING P. 9 “I came here to feel normal,” which now includes construction Danny laments as the audience of three, brand-new full-service of San Diego High School stu- hotels as well as a “new genera- dents watches him experience tion” student hostel. The hostel yet another instance of being will have beds in shared rooms othered while at the fictional offering travelers less-expensive high school he just transferred accommodations. to in a play put on by Blindspot Another new feature of revital- Collective. izing Seaport Village will be the “Danny’s Story” details the introduction of a “butterfly won- Animae’s interior, food delivers experiences of transphobia and derland.” Gaffen said that project eventual sexual assault of a trans is based on an existing butterfly high school student. Blindspot exhibition in Scottsdale, Arizona, Index SEE DANNY’S STORY, Page 6 Danny is played by Jack Mason-Brase. (Photo by Kendra Sitton) SEE SEAPORT, Page 11 Dining 8 Puzzles 11 Classifieds 12 Thanks for Voting Us Best Breakfast! richardwalkers.com Calendar 13 Contact us Editorial/Letters 858-270-3101 x136 [email protected] Advertising 619-961-1958 [email protected] sdnews.com San Diego Community Newspaper Group Fresh Summer Rasberry Crepes San Diego Downtown News 2 January 2020 sdnews.com San Diego Downtown News sdnews.com NEWS January 2020 3 Plans in motion for major revamp of Children’s Park City Council approves plans for $8 million improvement project Council member Scott Sherman “It’s for a good cause,” Sherman also went on record in support of said. “I think it’s a win-win for DAVE FIDLIN | Downtown News Additionally, the construction “This was a big lift to get a mon- the projects before the formal vote everybody.” project, set to wrap in summer umental new park facility into the was taken. Sherman said the use According to city officials, none It has been touted as a project 2021, is to carve out new space East Village community,” Ward of such funding sources as park of the park’s $8 million worth of years in the making, but ulti- for public art, a new walkway to said of the efforts to bring both pro- district revenues and development costs will be covered through the mately was made official after just the adjacent Civic Pond, a lawn posals to reality. “This has been a impact fees is a prudent use of the minutes of discussion and unan- area and attendant-staffed public very much ongoing project.” money. SEE CHILDREN’S PARK, Page 11 imous support from San Diego restrooms. decision-makers. The City Council on Dec. 17 Children’s Park, a largely un- issued several pivotal authoriza- derutilized 1.4-acre green space tions linked to the project, includ- at 326 W. Harbor Drive, is set ing approval of the overall plan to undergo $8 million worth of and a compensation agreement large-scale improvements that with Civic San Diego, the agency supporters say will give the site an that formerly handled all aspects opportunity to live up to its name. of Downtown redevelopment. According to city documents, Council member Chris the park’s refreshed array of fea- Ward, whose district includes tures is to include a forest-themed Downtown, said he believes playground area and picnic ame- Children’s Park and another close- nities. Also in the works is an ly aligned endeavor — construc- adult exercise equipment area, tion of the first phase of the East off-leash dog running area and a Village Green park project — will vendor building that could serve net positive results in the years THERESA’S as a platform for special events. ahead. Enjoy Fine Dining At Our Authentic Italian Steakhouse!

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Not all the PARADE around to all the booths and have tumes and many of the partici- entrants were dogs, some The 12th annual Gaslamp your program stamped and then pants put together creative floats. pets were cats, chickens, Best in Show and grand marshal for 2020 Holiday Pet Parade took place on put into a drawing for many fun At 2 p.m., the parade marched up bunnies, and pigs. When (Photos by Diana Cavagnaro) they arrived back at MLK Promenade, prizes were CALI Strong given for the best in the following categories. The California Sports Company This year’s awards went to: 789 West Harbor Drive (next to Puesto) • Best Ugly Holiday San Diego, California 92101 Sweater: Ollie, the West Highland Terrier, with Park in Seaport Village and we validate handler Victoria Brunzell. • Cutest Critter: Chicka the chicken, Astro Mutt Gingerale the chicken, and Waffles the rabbit, with handlers Mikey Johnson, Hunter Johnson and Grace Green (“Alice in Wonderland”). • Best Pet Costume: Leuke, with handler Viki Solano. • Best Non-Canine Pet Costume Jazzy the Free $13 Socks with every item dog, and Maya the cat, with handlers Greyfield Nguyen and Angela Aguilar. • Best Pet Holiday Furst place winner Costume: Sir Ruffles Von Vicious (Ruffy), with handler Jan • Best in Show: Zachary and Savage (Feliz Navidog). Belle the dogs, with handlers the • Best Costumed Duo: Tia Hoeberecht family (they will be the dog, with handler Jaimie the event’s grand marshals next Flores (Queen Tia). year). LOCAL BRAND • Best Costumed group: • Charity Advocate Canine San Diego Kylo-Ren the dog, with handlers Tucker Doodle received the the Andrews Family (“Where’s GreyFriars Bobby Award. If you Waldo”). missed this fur ball gathering, be • Best Float: Lucy the Boston sure to put it on your calendar for 25% Off Terrier, with handler George next year. Pisano (Harry Potter). Bring this in to get a 25% ‘50 FABULOUS YEARS’ Discount off any one item The House of Zandra Rhodes presented a special luncheon and including T-shirt, Hoodie, rooftop terrace party celebrating five iconic decades of the Fashion Jacket, Shoe or Skateboard. House of Zandra Rhodes. This event took place on Dec. 11, at the Exp. 11/30/2109 L’Auberge Del Mar. Zandra spoke about the most pivotal moments Free $70 shoes with every skateboard in her career. Models showed the audience one-of-a-kind vintage Zandra Rhodes garments that swept the fashion scene during the last 50 years. Everyone was given a private viewing of the upcoming film “Zandra with a Zee,” a documentary highlighting Rhodes’ life in fashion. Best Pet Holiday Costume The event had a special auction where guests could procure vintage garments and other Rhodes Upcoming Events items such as handbags, pillows, Jan. 5, 2020 - San Diego and artwork. The afternoon was Wedding Party Expo The finished with an after-party on US Grant, a Luxury Collection the Beachside Rooftop Terrace. Hotel with fashion show, vendors, and wedding experts. For more information about For more information visit: this fashion icon, visit zandrar- theUSGrantSanDiego.com hodes.com. Jan. 12, 2020 - Bridal Bazaar THE GOLDEN HOUR at the San Diego Convention Center with three fashion The Westgate Hotel and Dame shows produced by Gretchen Zandra Rhodes presented a fash- Productions. For more info, call: ion show and luncheon downtown 760-334-5500. www.cali-strong.com @calistrongusa SEE ZANDRA RHODES, Page 14 San Diego Downtown News sdnews.com BUSINESS January 2020 5 Cross Campus caters to Downtown professionals

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said. “This is about students’ goal was to use Gionni Danny’s Story the community and to stop the bully and perpetra- CONTINUED FROM Page 1 coming to where tor, Adam (Marc Caro-Willcox), these folks are. This is before his behavior escalated to Collective created the piece and the foundational thing that level. has taken it on two tours in San that anchors me in the The piece of forum theater has Diego high schools. Its latest tour room.” helped students find tangible finished with three shows at San After the discus- ways to recognize and combat Diego High School on Dec. 20. sion, the performers transphobia and other forms of The play gives an intimate look run through several bullying. It also requires the large- at the struggles Danny, played scenes again. This The cast plays songs including Lady Gaga’s ly LGBT+ performers relinquish by trans actor Jack Mason-Brase, time, when some- “Born this Way” as students file into the theater control of their characters — and faces after moving to San Diego thing goes wrong, a to see “Danny’s Story.” (Photo by Kendra Sitton) the conversation — to young to start over. In its efforts to build volunteer from the people who may have never been empathy, create accessible con- audience steps in for an actor to who come up yelling and ready exposed to this issue before. versations for young people, and try and write a better outcome to fight. As extreme as I’ve seen “Every process is completely help high school students prac- for Danny. Often, the high school some of the responses, more of- different depending on who’s tice how to stand up for someone students transform Danny’s ten than not, the things that I in the room. What’s beautiful else, the second half of the pre- friend Gionni from a bystander see inspire me to be a good friend about the process is that we give sentation involves audience inter- into an advocate who stands up in the face of oppression.” it over to our audience. We say, action with the six-person cast. for Danny. In other places, the students ‘we’re gonna show you a piece.’ Wilfred Paloma’s joker, the MC “The hardest part about play- practice how Danny could share We don’t exactly know who they and moderator in forum theater ing this role is that she is in- his experiences with his family are — how supportive of the pieces, facilitates conversations tentionally a bystander,” Sofia and friends so they can help him. trans conversations they are, with the high school students Zaragoza, who originated the Paloma navigates these diffi- how curious, how judgmental, where they can discuss what role of Gionni, explained. In real cult conversations with finesse but we’re trusting them to bring LA JOLLA motivated the characters and the life, she hopes she would stand by carefully explaining that their perceptions and questions,” different oppressions Danny faces. up for someone. “To me, it’s Danny is never at fault for being said Catherine Hanna Schrock, “One thing I strive to bring to really empowering to get to be a victim but there are still ways “Danny’s Story” playwright and the room is whatever is said in the that person people want to step in which he can use his power Blindspot Collective cofounder. room, is whatever is said in the in for. I feel like I’ve seen every to stand up for himself. To em- “We’re illuminating an oppres- room. We’re going to acknowl- shade of response people can do phasize that a victim is never sion we think is very important edge it and treat it with the same — from the person who comes to blame, the final scene of the for people to be aware of.” amount of weight as any other up dropping wisdom bombs cool sexual assault was not redone bit of the conversation,” Paloma and collectedly to the people with students’ participation. The SEE DANNY’S STORY, Page 14 San Diego Downtown News sdnews.com FEATURE January 2020 7 San Diego organ donor honored in Little Italy updates Little Italy information at conviviosociety. Rose Parade Culture & Heritage org/volunteering. By TOM CESARINI KENDRA SITTON | Downtown News WALKING TOURS OF LITTLE ITALY OFFER CULTURE AND A local business owner and or- ITALIAN CONSULATE CUISINE gan donor was honored posthu- SERVICES COME TO LITTLE Experience the story of Little mously in the Rose Parade on Jan. ITALY Italy San Diego — a neighbor- 1. He was born in Italy but came The Italian honorary consul- hood with an Italian presence to San Diego on vacation and nev- ate of San Diego will be open- since 1871! Our exclusive walk- er left. Alessandro (Alle) Speroni ing its office in Little Italy at ing tours of Little Italy resume owned Soleluna Cafe in Cortez Amici House in the early part with two morning tours in Hill, where he met his wife Dana. of January. The office will be January and February. Our Bel “Alle was the sun on a cloudy helping Italian co-nationals Mattino (Beautiful Morning) day. He could turn anyone’s day with consultations for dual citi- Tour begins at Cafe Zucchero around with his charm and wit- Dana Speroni creating the floral zenship, passport renewals, and (inside Nonna, located at 1735 ty humor. He knew how to lis- Cafe owner Alessandro Speroni portrait of Alessandro Speroni. vital records. Appointments can India St.), for our continental ten deeply and easily made one (Photo courtesy Philip DeFalco) (Photo courtesy Lifesharing) be made online through the San Sicilian breakfast, followed by feel like there was no one else in Diego consulate website (which the guided excursion through the room,” Dana said. “He was a and ended my day in his remain- “I hope through Lifesharing is in the works) and will be lo- the neighborhood. Breakfast man you want to know and strive ing years,” Dana said. I can continue to honor Alle’s cated at sditalianconsulate.org. includes a cappuccino, hot tea, to be.” The float was sponsored by memory and encourage others to The consulate primary phone or Italian soda and an Iris — a In 2013 at age 41, Speroni died Lifesharing, which is federally follow in his footsteps to become number is 619-800-7974. The traditional Sicilian, ricotta-filled suddenly from an aneurysm while designated to coordinate San donors and give others the gift of Italian consulate of San Diego pastry (more than half a pound!). surfing— a tremendous loss for Diego’s organ donations. In 2018, life,” Dana said. works closely with the Italian Ticket cost is $29 per person. his wife, family and friends. Since they saved a record 403 lives. Two general consulate based in Los More information on our tours Speroni was a registered organ thousand people are currently on —Kendra Sitton can be reached Angeles, which serves Southern can be found at conviviosociety. donor, through his death, he was the transplant list in San Diego. at [email protected] California, Nevada, Arizona, and org/excursions. able to save four lives with the New Mexico. help of Lifesharing, who carried —Tom Cesarini is the executive out his final wishes by finding LITTLE ITALY HISTORICAL director and founder of Convivio and recipients for his heart, liver, kid- SOCIETY PRESERVES OUR also serves as the Italian honorary neys and pancreas. ITALIAN COMMUNITY consul of San Diego. Convivio cul- “Being a donor family, to me, STORIES tivates community and fellowship, was a gift. It brought light to a Under the auspices of Convivio, advances Italian cultural identity, very dark time. Losing a loved one the Little Italy Historical Society and fosters multicultural awareness is tragic and life-altering; there is — a Convivio auxiliary dedi- across myriad disciplines through very little I can say to describe cated to the Italian American education and research, social en- the moment you hear that your Dana Speroni volunteered to help make the float in the Rose Parade that narrative of San Diego’s Italian richment, and innovative program- loved one has passed. Devastating honored her late husband. (Photos courtesy Lifesharing) quarter — will be embarking ming. Visit: conviviosociety.org. is an understatement. Knowing, on several new projects this Follow along: @conviviosociety however, that the one you love year including a documentary (Facebook / Instagram / Twitter)v can change someone else’s fate is series and new photographic ex- game changing. The overwhelm- hibits. We are also continuing to ing sadness turned into hope — add to our digital repository of the hope that Alle’s organs would Italian American historical pho- remain strong enough to save tographs, documents, and oral someone’s life, the hope that he histories. Want to be a part of could prevent another tragedy, preserving Little Italy’s unique For up-to-date news follow us on the hope that he could create a cultural assets before they dis- Facebook and Twitter miracle. That is everything he did Dana Speroni and her brother Gil Pulde decorating the Donate Life Rose appear altogether? Contact sdnews.com and more; he saved four people’s Parade float. (Photos courtesy Lifesharing) us to get involved or for more lives,” Dana Speroni explained. “I only hope they are living life the way he would have.” The Donate Life float’s theme was “Light in the Darkness” and highlighted Southeast Asia’s Festival of Lights — Diwali. “The greatest fear we have after losing our loved ones is that they will be forgotten. This is a memo- rable event that is watched by so many people. It gives me peace to know his memory continues to live on, his organs continue to live on, and that his smile can be shared with the world,” she continued. A portrait of the cafe owner was featured in the Rose Parade in Los Angeles. Dana and family created the floral portrait out of coffee and spices. It showcases his famous smile. “I miss everything about him, but... I miss his smile the most. That was the smile that won me over. I met Alle at the coffee shop he owned across the street from my house. I was a regular and there was never a day I would walk in and not be greeted by that warm, affectionate smile. It was that same smile that both started San Diego Downtown News 8 January 2020 DINING sdnews.com The newly opened Gaslamp Breakfast Company has replaced The Dive SKC, and it offers a menu of classic and creative dishes such as steak and eggs, bacon or vegan omelets, orange-thyme waffles, fried rice Benedict with crispy ham, and more. There are also craft beers and kombucha on tap, as well as cocktails made with assorted fruits and vegetables. Situated in a 3,148-square-foot space, the restaurant is patterned after North Park The recently opened Metl Bar & Restaurant (Photo by Breakfast Company, which opened sever- Arlene Ibarra) al months ago at 3131 University Ave. Both Get your fix of Philly chees- are owned and operated by the Rise & Shine The original Aztec word for agave is “metl.” It’s esteaks, burgers, beer, spirits Restaurant Group, which also runs Breakfast also the name of a new Gaslamp Quarter bar and and other creature comforts at Republic, Fig Tree Cafe, El Jardin Cantina, restaurant specializing in mescals, tequila, whis- the new Bottle Rocket in the and Feast & Fareway. 551 J St., 619-937-3074, keys, creative cocktails and free live music. East Village. breakfast-company.com. Metl Bar & Restaurant was launched by Jenna Formerly Monkey Paw, the Elskamp and her husband, Randy, in the space pre- venture is owned in part by Matt viously occupied by The Hopping Pig, of which Guilbert, who is also a partner Jenna had a small stake. at The Regal Beagle in in “We never had a cover charge for live music at The Middletown. (3659 India St.) Hopping Pig and we want to continue allowing local The quaint space received a Loaded cheesesteaks in the East bands to pub themselves out there,” she said, noting “visual facelift” featuring bright- Village (Courtesy of Bottle Rocket) that throughout the month of January bands are er colors, said Guilbert. It’s open booked on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays. Starting from 11:30 a.m. to midnight, and until 2 a.m. on Fridays and in February, they’ll be featured on Wednesdays as well. Sunday through Thursday, Saturdays. 805 16th St. A regular menu of casual fare is also in place. It features everything from fish tacos and Buffalo A new place for morning fare in the Gaslamp Quarter wings to soups, flatbreads, burgers and steak frites. City Tacos will replace (Alternative Strategies) 748 Fifth Ave., 619-546-6424, metlsd.com. the now-shuttered Larry’s Deli near Petco Park in the next two months, ac- What was known as The Grand cocktail from a selection of spir- cording to a manager from Lobby Bar inside Downtown’s its, bitters, syrups and garnishes. the original North Park towering Manchester Grand From the revised food menu, cus- location. Over the past de- Hyatt has remodeled and re- tomers can also build their own cade, the eatery has expand- named The Landing. The new, charcuterie boards. The redo is ed into La Mesa, Imperial modern design features custom part of a completed property-wide Beach and Encinitas. It is This lamb-leek taco and others are woodwork, marble tabletops and renovation. 1 Market Place, 619- lauded for its unique sauc- coming to a Downtown address soon. a glass centerpiece mural illus- 232-1234, manchestergrand.hy- es and garnishes used in (Photo by Frank Sabatini Jr.) trating crystal-blue water. att.com. tacos filled with assorted The beverage lineup now focus- proteins such as lamb, and veg- and portobello mushrooms. 324 es on high-end wines, rare liquors —Frank Sabatini Jr. can be Build your own cocktail at The etables such as sauteed spinach Seventh Ave., citytacossd.com. and the option of build your own reached at [email protected] Landing (Facebook)

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SPONSORED BY: San Diego Downtown News sdnews.com DINING January 2020 9 The return of swank Restaurant Review duty the night of our visit, which might explain why the black garlic udon noodles with lobster we By FRANK SABATINI JR. ordered didn’t rank among our meal’s epic dishes. More on that In the occasional attempts in a moment. made by San Diego restaurants Several starters, however, were (steakhouses in particular) to cre- spellbinding. ate luxurious atmospheres beck- A snow pea salad with Japanese oning to the days of formal dining, mustard greens, fresh mint and Cushy seating and swagged fabrics define Animae’s interior (Photos by Dustin Bailey) something always seems amiss. crunchy bits of garlic offered an Either the seats aren’t cushy orchestra of flavors tied together working under the partial di- served over beef carpaccio — dish- —Frank Sabatini Jr. is the author enough, the lighting is harsh, the by nori-vinaigrette. Refreshing, rection of a showman-chef like es on my radar for a second visit. of ‘Secret San Diego’ (ECW Press) use of steel and concrete is exces- grassy and teasingly tangy, the Malarkey. Their offerings are Better yet, the ambiance with- and began his local writing career sive, or most often, soundproofing medley was as ultra-healthy as it meant to deliver flavor surprises, in this high-ceiling space returns more than two decades ago as a staff- is sorely lacking. was delicious. whether it’s in a whole fried snap- you to the glory days of fine dining, er for the former San Diego Tribune. A bowl of Baja-inspired street per accented with citrus, fennel and with just the right amount of You can reach him at fsabatini@san. corn tossed in almonds, Japanese and olives, or butter dumplings whimsy tossed into the mix. rr.com.v Animae TOU Phase 7__San Diego Community News Network: Uptown News_RUN: 01/01/2020__TRIM: 6.1” x 10.96” chili spice (togarashi) and kim- 969 Pacific Highway chi aioli is the mother of all corn 619-432-1225, animaesd.com recipes with its varied textures, Prices: Starters (hot and cold), $7 zesty kick, and buttery essence to $22; noodle and rice dishes, obtained by finely grated Cotija $16 to $34; meat and seafood cheese. The Mexican-Asian fusion entrees, $27 to $160 worked seamlessly. Nutty-tasting “forbidden black rice” is the bedding for kung At the splendidly designed pao prawns, which are given a THANKS Animae, such faux pas are avoid- Hawaiian twist with sun-dried ed. It’s where diners can sink their pineapple. Broccolini, lotus root, FOR TAKING tushies into $5.5 million worth chilies and white sesame seeds of comfort while supping on pan- played keenly into the scheme THE TIME Asian cuisine stamped largely while elevating it way above ho- with big, complex flavors. hum versions of Chinese kung pao. TO SAVE. Heavy draperies and plush car- As a lover of meats cooked over peting flow amid furnishings and charcoal, the honey-lime chick- décor that brilliantly mesh togeth- en skewer sent me over the moon. er accents from the Art Deco and The charred flavor of the meat (all midcentury periods. Compared thigh pieces) ran deep — almost to so many hyped restaurants more so than chicken cooked over that have hit the local scene over briquettes at backyard barbecues. the past couple decades, Animae Lively papaya slaw underneath defies them all in style and com- was a fitting bonus. fort. Even in a full house, there’s Yet my craving for udon noo- enough space between tables and dles was met with disappoint- circular booths to allow for audi- ment. Cloaked in an appealing ble conversation. bisque-like sauce and strewn with Staying true to fine-dining chunks of lobster — some of them haunts from a century ago, there overcooked — the noodles were is no open kitchen. So what you too dense and clumpy for my lik- don’t see are the charcoal-fueled ing. Served al dente, a friend who You did it, San Diego. More than 600,000 of you grill and oven working their mag- ordered the same dish a week later ic on various proteins, or the noo- said her noodles were also overly are thinking about energy differently. By using less dle-making skills of executive chef weighty. And the promise of black Joe Magnanelli, who partnered garlic went missing. electricity from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m., you’ve helped save with designer-entrepreneur Chris Our desserts returned us to the energy and contributed to a cleaner environment Puffer and celebrity chef Brian level of sensationalism from which Malarkey to open Animae late we began. A long, rectangular for us all. Because of you, when is truly in. Visit last year. platter was the vessel for “East The venture falls into the meets West” featuring a lineup us online for tips on how to continue your success portfolio of the Puffer Malarkey of petite confections such as chai with Time-of-Use. Collective, which owns Herb & cookies, rum-soaked butter cake, Wood, Herb & Eatery, Farmer & ponzu caramels, a matcha made- The Seahorse, and Herb & Sea. It is leine, and more. anchored in Downtown’s spank- Equally ravishing was a fluffy ing new Pacific Gate luxury condo puck of chocolate pavlova with building. yuzu mousse and coconut-lime Find tips at sdge.com/whenmatters Magnanelli honed his pasta ice cream. Every forkful tasted skills while working as executive delightfully different from the last. chef for San Diego’s Urban Kitchen Animae’s menu is a study in Group, which operates a fleet of originality, which one should ex- Italian-style “Cucina” establish- pect when a European-leaning ments. Although he wasn’t on chef like Magnanelli finds himself

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Some buildings naturally take your breath away, but the inte- riors turn out to be less stellar. sdnews.com Others are largely utilitarian on the outside but are quite lovely on the inside. The Watts-Robinson, San Diego’s first Chicago-style sky- scraper, is both. I am, of course, referring to the second Watts- Robinson building. Although the first building was no slouch, it could not rival the elegance and splendor of the second structure. Early owners of the lot were Judge Charles B. Richards, later director of the San Diego Savings Bank and Dr. Thomas C. Stockton, A look at the details of the Watts-Robinson Building (Photos by Tim Trevaskis) the physician who assisted Nurse Anna Scheper at the Davis-Horton imposing 11-story building in The Watts-Robinson House. By 1885, the property was the style of the Chicago School Building owned by Robert Johnson, who of Architecture. The projected 1913 set about constructing the first structure would have 10 stories building at the site. It consisted above the ground and two below. Northeast corner of Fifth and E of a 48-foot frontage on Fifth and The basement excavation alone Street an 80-foot frontage on E Street. cost $4,557, with the building Architects: Leonard T. Bristow & The first floor was divided into contractor, the F.O. Engstrum John B. Lyman, Jr. two large stores with the upper Company, receiving $142,000. Architectural Style: Romanesque floor divided into eleven offices. The Thomas Haverty Company Revival Unfortunately, Mr. Johnson be- was the plumber and charged came ill and passed away before the sum of $18,446, while the Van his project was finished. All of his Emon Elevator Company received adding more marble and new el- property was sold after probate the bid for installing elevators for evators. In 1944, Mrs. Settle sold and the new owner was Henry $297,000. the property to Isadore, Betty, Watts. The depth from the street level Abraham and Florence Tamara Mr. Watts continued to rent to the footings was 35 feet, mak- Teacher. Isadore was a jeweler, out the upper floors as offices, ing it the deepest of any business which very likely influenced the while half of the ground floor in the city. The sub-basement many jewelers who consequent- now housed a wholesale liquor housed all of the building ma- ly occupied the building. The store and the other half served as chinery, which included the boiler Teachers were a very colorful a grocery store. The land boom room, vacuum cleaning system, family. Isadore was acquitted of of the 1880s encouraged real es- compressed air plant and elevator charges of receiving stolen goods, tate speculation, and several real apparatus. The San Diego Savings but later convicted of income tax estate offices also opened in the Bank secured the entire basement evasion. He received a full par- building. and first floor, as their new bank- don from President Dwight D. Although business was boom- ing quarters. Eisenhower in 1960. His sister, ing, Mr. Watt’s health was ap- The building was of steel rein- Florence Tamara, did not fare so parently suffering, and he passed forced concrete and hollow tile. well. She was murdered in her away on Feb. 25, 1889, at the The exterior was finished with cut home in Mission Hills in 1976. Florence Hotel. His estate passed limestone and granite and cement By 1951, the Watts Building to H.C. Watts. Under Watts, a plaster. had once more changed hands. It different type of clientele occu- The 130 offices above the first was sold to Joseph H. Norman, a pied the building. They included floor were equipped with hot broker from Texas and California. dentists, the Postal Telegraph and cold water and special waste He promptly turned the property Company, and a theosophist. outlets. Additionally, there were once again, and the new own- Upon his death in 1889, his son compressed air, gas and electric ers were a group of attorneys Nathan, a real estate agent, outlets for the use of doctors and from San Francisco, led by a Mr. took over the building. Nathan dentists. Additional amenities in- Robinson. It then became the rented to a variety of clients and cluded steam heat, mail chutes, Watts-Robinson Building, the also opened the building to sev- vacuum cleaning systems and name by which it is now known. eral service firms, including the two high-speed elevators with The structure continued to house Chicago Barber Shop, a photog- uniformed attendants. The inte- doctors, lawyers, jewelers, photog- rapher’s studio, and the Blockman rior corridors were wainscoted raphers and importers. Banking Company. with white marble and Australian The building continued to By 1912, Nathan aspired to gumwood and featured tiled change hands throughout the something grander. He com- floors. The halls and offices were ensuing years until 1988, when pletely demolished his 26-year- well-lighted and ventilated. the Gaslamp Plaza Suites opened old building to make way for an The San Diego Savings Bank as an elegant 60-suite hotel. The opened its doors on Nov. 22, 1913, Gaslamp Plaza Suites remains although the date of completion is and was joined by the Melting Pot listed as Dec. 11, 1913. Thousands Restaurant. of visitors thronged the magnif- Many of the original architec- icent new headquarters of San tural aspects are still evident, in- Diego’s foremost financial institu- cluding the marble wainscoting, tion, which stayed at this location elaborate ceilings, brass elevator u nt i l 1927. doors, gumwood carpentry and In 1926, Nathan Watts died and etched glass windows and doors. his sister, Pauline Watts Settle, a They provide an echo of slower, prominent socialite, took over the more elegant and formal times. property. It was her father-in-law, a judge, who nominated General —Sandee Wilhoit is the historian Ulysses S. Grant for the presiden- for the Gaslamp Quarter Historical The Watts-Robinson Building from cy. She remodeled the building in Foundation. She can be reached at across the street 1937 after the Great Depression, [email protected] San Diego Downtown News sdnews.com NEWS / PUZZLES January 2020 11 Seaport CONTINUED FROM Page 1 which he described as “a magical, educational and entertain- ing experience for both kids and adults.” Additionally, Gaffen noted the number of hotels in the project has now grown from three up to as many as six. Meanwhile, the transition from old to new at Seaport Village continues. In October 2018, the Port of San Diego became the owner/ landlord of Seaport Village, with Protea Property Management, An old rendering of a view of Seaport Village. An updated rendering is Inc. (Protea) managing and op- expected in March. (Photo courtesy Manolatos Newlson Murphy) SEAPORT VIEW 1 erating the shopping and dining center for the Port. New outdoor furniture that al- Gaffen added that a “very com- “Working in close collaboration lows for flexibility in seating and prehensive environmental study with our partners, the Port of San uses of various spaces. will have to be completed before ANSWERS ON Diego is revitalizing and enhanc- Seaport Village tenants that the project can move forward, ex- PUZZLES PAGE 13 ing the experience at Seaport have opened their doors since pected by the end of summer next Village for residents, visitors and the start of the refit include: year.” SUDOKU the businesses that operate within Something Sweet confectionary, Of the revised project, Gaffen Fill in the blank cells using numbers 1 to 9. Each number can appear only once in each row, column and 3x3 block. Use logic and process elimination to it,” said Garry Bonelli, San Diego Introstem luxury skin-care prod- added, “Nothing has been sub- solve the puzzle. Board of Port Commissioners ucts and Vino Stoppers novelty tracted. Enhancements have been chair. “Our goal is to create excite- gift store and wine shop. added, such as the observation ment and energy within Seaport New Seaport tenants opening in tower which will now incorporate Village, and also strengthen our 2020 include: Mike Hess Brewing a hotel in the base.” relationships with our tenants with a beer tasting room and patio Gaffen added the planned while maximizing revenues for area and full-service restaurant; aquarium “has really become the public’s benefit.” Mr. Moto Pizza; Spill the Beans part of a blue campus integrating The port is presently revital- specialty coffee and bagel shop; learning- and blue-tech innova- izing Seaport Village through a and San Pasqual Wine Tasting tion centers demonstrating the variety of new and established Room expansion. importance of the ocean in trying entertainment, shopping and There have, however, been to correct climate change.” dining options, along with site some unanticipated “snags” en- Best case, said Gaffen, the enhancements and operational countered in the Seaport Village Seaport Village redo “will break improvements. redo. ground in 2024 with the project In February 2019, the board of “Once we started underground- being completed in 2029.” Port Commissioners approved ap- ing, we uncovered some pretty Gaffen concluded Seaport proximately $2.2 million in fund- significant issues dealing with an Village’s new look is going to have ing to implement various repairs, active earthquake fault, as well as a new focus as well. CROSSWORD maintenance and site enhance- finding out that all utilities and “Seaport Village has historically ments including: electricity services, and every toi- been more of a tourist destination, A brand refresh complete with let in Coronado and North Island, not really local,” he said. “We’re an updated logo and colors that flushes through our site,” said interested in creating a much have been, and will continue to Gaffen. “So we had to go back to more attractive place for locals. be, incorporated into new signage the drawing board to rethink the We want it to be a place where and refreshed painting through- project which we then, in March locals hang out. We want this to out the center, promotional ma- of 2018, presented to the public really be the jewel in the crown for terial, etc. for feedback.” Downtown San Diego.” New landscaping such as an Noting he expects Seaport’s urban beach and more native, new re-imagining to be finalized —Dave Schwab can be reached at drought-resistant plants. conceptually by summer 2020, [email protected]

“The many features that are why Civic San Diego is still in- Children’s Park planned for this park are incredi- volved in the future of Children’s CONTINUED FROM Page 3 bly needed and will go a long way Park. in making East Village feel like a “The operating agreement, re- municipal operating budget. livable community,” Peabody sulting from a lawsuit settlement, In terms of sustaining the costs Straw said. provides for Civic San Diego to im- for the park, several speakers The project also has the back- plement the wind down of redevel- shared their visions to keep the ing of other groups, including the opment activities and to provide park’s maintenance and upkeep San Diego Downtown Residents the management and completion directly off the city’s tax rolls. Group. of specific projects,” Bibler and ACROSS 27 Large, flightless bird 49 Swiss river “If it’s handled correctly, and we “I can’t thank the staff enough,” Richter wrote in the memo. 1 Database management 28 Bread and whiskey are two 50 Restaurant item system 29 Indicate pain or discomfort 51 Intense unhappiness produce events, that will also gen- Gary Smith, the organization’s With the City Council’s stamp of 5 Soft blue-gray mineral 30 Worry 53 Unit of loudness erate some additional income,” president, said. “The Children’s approval in place, a timeline calls 11 Algerian coastal city 31 Wild goats 54 Increase in velocity 12 A healthy redness 33 Belittle 56 Mesoamerican religion David Hazan, past president of the Park — from being a grass noth- for Civic San Diego to prepare con- 16 El __, border town 34 More supernatural 58 Early multimedia 17 Part of the mind 38 Wakes up 59 Forearm bone East Village Association, said at ing if you look at the plans — will struction documents in January 18 Female body part 39 Intestinal pouches 60 An unprincipled person the council meeting, in reference actually become a place the com- and award a contract in the first 19 Atrocities 40 Popular dance 63 Swarming with 24 You can call Paul Simon this 43 American state 64 Shellfish to rental income. “It’s been prov- munity will want to go.” half of the year. Further plans call 25 Copyread 44 CSI actor 65 Root of taro plant en that people will come into the While the city and Civic San for construction to begin in July or 26 Large integers 45 Having a keen enthusiasm for

East Village … for events that are Diego formally severed ties August, which should take close DOWN 22 Chai and chamomile are two 42 Female’s title properly produced.” this summer in response to a to a year to complete. 1 More silly 23 Lodging option 44 EU predecessor 2 Adult beverage 27 Geological times 45 Acutely insightful and wise Diane Peabody Straw, cur- much-publicized court settlement Children’s Park’s roots stretch 3 Iron used for lofting 29 Unit of electrical inductance 46 Disguised 4 Noses (abbr.) 47 Improved the appearance of rent president of the East Village about relations between the two back 25 years. The current ame- 5 Smile 30 Where G-men work 48 Generator Association, said there will be entities, collaborative efforts have nities were installed in 1995. 6 One who examines closely 31 Hot beverage 50 The real __, the genuine 7 Lethal dose 32 One of the six noble gases article many benefactors of the park since continued. 8 Denotes past 33 Southern constellation 51 Male’s title 9 “This Is Us” actor Fitch 34 South American nation 52 Home of the Hawkeyes improvements — including, as In a jointly authored me- —Dave Fidlin is a freelance jour- 10 Dabbling ducks 35 Suitable for use as food 54 About aviation she described them, the neigh- mo, Christina Bibler and Brad nalist with a special affinity for San 13 Polish beer 36 The back 55 At all times 14 A type of cat 37 I (German) 57 Military peace officer borhood’s “15,000 four-legged Richter of the city’s Economic Diego and its people. 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FEATURED EVENTS Saturday, Jan. 11 Wednesday, Jan. 15 at 8 a.m. Marina Village, Cap- person and/or two-course prix- Through tain’s Room, 1936 Quivira Way. fixe lunch menus for $10, $15 or Sunday, Jan. 16 Friday, Jan. 3 Check the SDGS website (cas- $20 per person. The participat- dgs.org) for registration, cost ing restaurants span across the Constructed Mythologies: Shadow Man options, and included lunch county from the South Bay to Luis González Palma Shadow Man is a local open-for- choices. East County and to the borders Constructed Mythologies: Lu- mat DJ, radio host and music of Oceanside and Fallbrook to is González Palma celebrates producer. General admission DJ Shabazz the north. Tickets are not nec- this prolific and influential Lat- starts at $15. Fluxx Nightclub, Shabazz is the official DJ of essary for this delectable week in American artist, who is well 500 Fourth Ave., San Diego. 9 NBA All-Star and three-time of discounted dining, but reser- known for an expansive practice p.m.-2 a.m. Pasta Making Class world champion Draymond vations are recommended! Visit investigating the cultural identity Explore the art and learn the Green. He is also the creative SanDiegoRestaurantWeek.com of his native Guatemala, socio- Saturday, Jan. 4 craft of making fresh pasta in an New National Bagel Day director and DJ for multi-plat- for more information. political constructs, and spiritu- intimate and small setting. The Einstein Bros. Bagels is de- inum recording artist Marc ality to convey complex emo- cost is $65 to $100. 5-8 p.m. at claring its own independence E. Bassy. General admission Thursday, Jan. 23 tions that define the human con- the Wine Pub, 2807 Shelter Is- from the shared holiday with starts at $15. Fluxx Nightclub, dition. His approach is layered land Drive. National Pizza Day by moving 500 Fourth Ave., San Diego. 9 with religious iconography, po- their National Bagel Day cele- p.m.-2 a.m. etry, magical realism, and physi- bration to Jan. 15, 2020. The cal interventions, as well as bold Sunrise Saturdays: bagel brand believes its bakers Sunday, Jan. 19 colors and shapes referencing Community Workout deserve their own day to high- art historical movements. Pre- Come sweat with us! Studies light their craft and dedication MLK Holiday Parade senting a selection of artworks show when you work out with to baking fresh-baked bagels Join us on Harbor Drive for the spanning two decades, the ex- a group, you are more like- every day, all day. To celebrate, 40th annual Martin Luther King hibition captures the evolution ly to succeed! Every Saturday Einstein Bros. Bagels and their Jr. Parade. This is one of the San Diego Sunroad of González Palma’s work from morning at 7-8 a.m., we get our bakers want to “Bake Your Day” largest celebrations of its kind Marina Boat Show formal portraiture and tableaux adrenaline pumping at the SD Artist Reception: by giving away a free bagel and in the United States in honor of San Diego Sunroad Marina to his most recent explorations Convention Center stairs! The Minor Magic, shmear with purchase to all Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The Boat Show is back by popular in abstraction, inviting viewers workout is led by CPT Josh Hon- the photo-impressionist guests on the new National Ba- parade is filled with dazzling demand! Hosted by the Sunroad to experience a new way of see- ore. It's free and fun! Come out artwork gel Day. Everyone who partic- floats, phenomenal bands, drill Resort Marina, the annual San ing and feeling. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. and start your weekends right! of Randy Crawford ipates in National Bagel Day teams, and more. Come and Diego tradition will be held Jan. Thursdays through Mondays at Come see a remarkable col- will also receive a coupon for a join thousands of others and 23-26, 2020, and will be expand- SDSU Downtown Gallery, 725 Through lection of digitally manipulated free bagel and shmear with any help continue the legacy of Dr. ing this year with the addition of West Broadway. Sunday, Jan. 5 photographs that are guaran- purchase to “Bake Someone Martin Luther King Jr. The free more floating docks to moor teed to challenge and entertain Else’s Day.” Distribute the cou- event is from 2-5 p.m. several larger vessels. In ad- Through San Diego International the visual senses. Minor Mag- pon to a friend, family member dition to the tremendous boats, Sunday, Feb. 16 Auto Show ic is the artist's own process of or colleague so they can enjoy San Diego Travel & there will also be a plethora of The San Diego International taking ordinary photographs and the magic of fresh-baked ba- Adventure Show marine vendors and electronics ‘Going to a Place Auto Show is one of Southern tricking them into being some- gels from Einstein Bros. Bagels, Pack your bags for adventure! with the latest nautical products Where You Already Are’ California's premier automotive thing extraordinary. On display good until Jan. 31, 2020. Find The San Diego Travel & Adven- and services, boating seminars, Is there a heaven? Joe says no; events featuring more than 400 the entire month of January, an this offer at a location near you ture Show is your one-stop shop free boat rides, as well as food it’s all a bunch of hokum. His wife, new-model vehicles that are on artist's reception will be on Jan. from 6 a.m.-3 p.m. for planning your next vacation. and beverages vendors – mak- Roberta, has always claimed to sale or about to go on sale. This 11, from 5-10 p.m. All are wel- Get the deets — and the deals ing a great time for all to enjoy agree. But lately she’s beginning includes the newest full range come. Free admission. Thursday, Jan. 16 — on hundreds of dream get- a day on the San Diego Bay. to wonder, especially when they of cars and trucks, electric ve- aways, while enjoying live en- The San Diego Sunroad Boat find themselves in church a lot, hicles, plug-in hybrids, exotics, Downtown at Sundown tertainment and fun activities. Show will be held at the Sun- having reached the age when crossovers and SUVs that will Visual and performing arts con- Convention Center. Tickets start road Resort Marina located funerals are more frequent than fill the San Diego Convention verge at the Museum of Con- at $7.50. on Harbor Island at 955 Har- weddings. Their granddaughter, Center in a friendly and engag- temporary Art San Diego’s af- bor Island Drive. Show hours Ellie, doesn’t have time in her ing non-sales environment. 10 ter-hours offering, Downtown at San Diego are: Thursday, Jan. 23, from own busy life to ponder the af- a.m.-9p.m. Tickets are $15 with Sundown. On the third Thurs- Restaurant Week noon to 6 p.m.; Friday, Jan. 24, terlife. But when mortality con- discounts available. day of every month, enjoy free The 16th annual San Diego from noon to 6 p.m.; Saturday, fronts them, her grandmother’s museum admission and exhibi- Restaurant Week returns Sun- Jan. 25, from 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; claim to have gone to heaven Thursday, Jan. 9 tion tours, DJ-spun tunes, free day, Jan. 19, through Sunday, and Sunday, Jan. 26, from 10 and back doesn’t sound so cra- entry at SDSU Downtown Gal- Jan. 26, 2020 for an edible ex- a.m.-6 p.m. General parking is zy after all. With thoughtful sto- Springboard lery, drink specials at the adja- travaganza to ring in the new located at the corner of Harbor rytelling and quiet wit, Brunstet- Music Festival Hog Roast at BIGA cent Stone Brewing Company year! This foodie-favorited week Drive and Harbor Island Drive, ter looks at beginnings, endings For three days, emerging artists For BIGA's fourth anniversary, Store, and so much more. 5-8 is the perfect time to take a culi- shuttle service included. En- — and an enigmatic angel. On- from all over the world, industry we will have some secret bonus p.m. 1100 and 1001 Kettner nary tour throughout the diverse trance fees are as follows: $15 Stage Playhouse’s latest produc- professionals and locals gath- delectables to fill your tummies Blvd. and thriving food culture of San for adults. Children 12 and un- tion plays from Jan. 17-Feb. 16. er in Ocean Beach to celebrate while you wait for the whole hog Diego. More than 180 participat- der, free. Military, EMTs, police Tickets start at $25. Written by the future of music. Springboard to roast, plus the usual tap take- Friday, Jan. 17 ing restaurants will offer three- and fire personnel are free on Bekah Brunstetter; directed by West Music Festival begins on over, special wines and guest course prix-fixe dinner menus Thursday, Jan. 24, and Friday, Hannah Logan. 291 Third Ave., Jan. 9, with a two-day “Band farmers to speak about their A-Wall for $20, $30, $40 or $50 per Jan. 25, with valid ID. Chula Vista, 91910.v Bootcamp” that includes pan- most delicate process and how A-wall, Trey Songz’ official DJ, els, workshops, one-on-one they work so hard to provide the is a platinum producer and a SUDOKU & CROSSWORD PUZZLE ANSWERS FROM PAGE 11 networking and opportunities best local produce for our daily worldwide DJ. His performance for emerging artists to show- and special menus. And don't will coincide with his birthday. case their talents in front of forget: This event is also the General admission starts at $15. veterans and professionals in launch for Farm to Fork's Local Fluxx Nightclub, 500 Fourth the music industry. The event Libations Week in San Diego, Ave., San Diego. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. culminates on Jan. 11, with a so be sure to keep the party go- “Band and Brew Crawl,” where ing! Each attendee receives one Saturday, Jan. 18 participating artists take the in- beverage ticket and access to sight they've received and put all the food choices! Thank you Genealogy expert on the show of their careers for another wonderful year and The San Diego Genealogical for fans and mentors at Ocean we hope you come celebrate Society welcomes everyone in- Beach venues and breweries. with us. Ten percent of our pro- terested in genealogy research Tickets for Springboard West ceeds are going to an amazing to attend their Jan. 18, 2020 Music Festival are $20 per per- charity called Chef Celebration. meeting where Warren Bittner, son for general admission and Tickets are $55. 12-3:30 p.m. at CG, will present four sessions. $40 for VIP. 950 Sixth Ave. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Check-in starts San Diego Downtown News 14 January 2020 NEWS / FEATURE / FASHION sdnews.com

Features of East Village East Village Green Green: CONTINUED FROM Page 3 Community center with meeting identifies a 4.1-acre park bound by rooms and basketball half-court 13th, 15th, F and G streets in the Two-level underground parking heart of San Diego’s growing East structure Village neighborhood. The block 11,000-square-foot event lawn of 14th Street between F and G with real turf streets is envisioned as a pedes- Performance pavilion and plaza trian plaza that could be closed to Children’s play area accommodate street fairs, farmer’s markets and community events. The community center’s gymnasium features an Interactive water feature The project’s first phase will operable wall in a glass façade to create a seamless A pet-friendly café space overlooks separate dog parks Reading room relationship with the park. for large and small dogs. (Courtesy photos) include the 40,000-square-foot Off-leash dog parks city block east of the New School “Bark Bar” pet-friendly outdoor for Architecture and an addition- Projects like Quartyard and Village Green’s site includes a the right “fit” for the community dining al 20,000-square-foot parcel on Maker’s Quarter demonstrate the number of challenges that the is a key part of that dialogue. the block to the east. The East very real demand in the neigh- team hopes to leverage into new The economic downturns often Food truck parking Village has precious little public borhood for public space, Elliott creative opportunities. The site result in reduced municipal tax Table games area open space, although it has been believes. As more residential de- contains a series of active seis- revenues, making the operations Generous pedestrian sidewalks recently expanded by the addition velopment is added to the neigh- mic faults and a 22-foot elevation and maintenance of public open Drought-tolerant landscape of Fault Line Park in 2015. borhood, the need for more public change from one end to another. spaces more challenging for the The OJB team, in collaboration open space will increase. Understanding key neighbor- city departments that care for Moveable and fixed furniture with Civic San Diego, led a series Currently an arts and industri- hood assets like the new Central them. An increasingly popular Stormwater cistern of public workshops that solicit- al neighborhood in transition, the Library, Petco Park, Quartyard tool in this work is collaboration ed feedback from the community East Village is anticipated to evolve and Makers Quarter also offer in- with nonprofit foundations or pri- and offered a series of alternative over the next decade to a mixed- sights as to how the park might vate entities to support park oper- important new public open space concepts for the park. The park’s use community of nearly 30,000 be used. ations, Elliott explained. will help catalyze that change,” proposed plan reflects a hybrid residents. This new urban park Elliott and his team believe that Elliott is excited about the proj- he said. solution integrating the best ideas will be the signature open space alternative funding and opera- ect’s potential to be a hub for “cre- for each concept and will include for the neighborhood and is envi- tional models for the park might ative collision” by becoming the —Delle Willett has been a mar- a wide range of program activities sioned as the hub of community provide funding to mitigate key neighborhood’s central gathering keting and public relations profes- that will appeal to people from all activity. “It will be a place where issues identified by neighborhood space. “I think the East Village is sional for over 30 years, with an walks of life. “East Village Green everyone is welcome,” said Elliott. residents in the public workshops, in the midst of an unprecedented emphasis on conservation of the will truly have something for ev- Urban sites often pose unique like security and maintenance, al- transformation and we’re very environment. She can be reached at eryone,” said Elliott. challenges to designers, and East though he did note that finding optimistic about the ways this [email protected]

fashion designer who is known Danny’s Story Zandra Rhodes for fabulous textile designs and CONTINUED FROM Page 6 CONTINUED FROM Page 4 is recognized for her pink hair. The theme for the Pink Parade Zaragoza is proud to be in the called “The Golden Hour” on Luncheon was named by Jeanne play because this is the first time Nov. 7. The event began with a Jones and created by executive she has seen trans and nonbi- social hour celebrating Zandra Chef Fabrice Hardel. After the nary identities talked about in Rhodes’ 50 years in fashion. This show, guests were very excit- a way aimed at young people in amazing fashion show revealed ed to have a book signing with San Diego, even though she grew the “Golden Hour” collection on Rhodes. They lined up to have up here. She has witnessed push- the runway. Different designs Rhodes sign her new book “50 back from schools unsure about throughout Rhodes’ 50-year ca- Fabulous Years.” Following the welcoming the piece onto their reer were shown to the delight of book signing, a Zandra Rhodes campuses, but students’ reactions Sofia Zaragoza’s character, Gionni (right), is a bystander as Danny (Jack the audience. Rhodes is a British pop-up shop was set up and to the shows have made her more Mason-Brase, left) is bullied by Adam (Marc Caro-Willcox, center left). guests could come and committed to doing theater for Later, students will stand in for Zaragoza to practice how a friend could try on the garments. stand up for someone being bullied. (Photo by Kendra Sitton) social justice work. Proceeds went to The “One of the most magical parts American Friends of every day is seeing these young school-age audience. Unlike and artistic development. We are the Zandra Rhodes people come to the realization “Safa’s Story,” which is based al- interested in topics and issues that Museum in London. about these things in life, whether most entirely on one student’s ac- are in the blindspot of society,” Currently, this mu- it’s LGBTQ+ rights, or sexual as- count, “Danny’s Story” was devel- Schrock explained. “We show seum has an exhibit sault, or the other topics we bring oped after a group of local LGBT+ the impact of oppression is trage- named “Zandra Rhodes up, but seeing them come to those high schoolers and young adults dy. Only we can then change that. 50 Years of Fabulous” realizations in real time makes it shared their stories over two We can change our own lives, we and runs until Jan. 26, worth it,” Zaragoza said. days. After the listening session, can change the lives of others.” 2020. “Danny’s Story” is Blindspot Schrock took what she heard and Blindspot Collective is current- Collective’s second school tour developed a script that delved into ly developing a new piece of ver- —Diana Cavagnaro play since it was founded three some of the common experiences batim theater that will focus on is an internationally re- years ago to bring theater of many of the participating trans the community in National City nowned couture milli- the oppressed and social justice youth shared. through interviews. Schrock ner based in the historic theater to San Diego. Their first “We started because we were hopes to open it this summer. Gaslamp Quarter. Learn educational play, “Safa’s Story,” interested in new work and new more about our hat design- is about racism and immigra- voices, and interested in theater —Kendra Sitton can be reached Models wearing Zandra Rhodes at L’Auberge er, teacher and blogger at tion and is aimed at a primary at the intersection of social justice at [email protected] Del Mar (Photo by Diana Cavagnaro) DianaCavagnaro.com.v

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Digital Lizards of Coffing, a music industry phe- Doom is an alterna- nomenon, remains determined to tive rock duo that fea- help other bands “break through,” tures Gabriel Valentin while sidestepping the “mistakes” on guitar, strings, he made. and vocals and Gallie “Earlier in my career, I thought Fisher on mandolin, having talent was enough,” he keys, and vocals. Their said. “I could sing, write and pro- Wild Planes performing at Urbn Leaf at Springboard West in 2019 (Photo by debut album, “Lizards duce songs. I made an incredible Seagrave Photography) and Labyrinths” record with my own money. I sold 25,000 copies knew it was a hit, but I didn’t play said. “We find talent before and notables. The truth panels are worldwide. the game so I didn’t go very far. after they’ve been featured on noted to be current within an ev- The singer-song- “I couldn’t let what happened ‘American Idol’ or ‘The Voice.’ But er-evolving industry. writers from America’s to me happen to anyone else,” he while ‘American Idol’ and ‘The “Our industry professionals ar- Finest City were touted The Digital Lizards of Doom are made up continued. “Don’t get me wrong, Voice’ focus on making a televi- en’t just talking supervisors here in Forbes Magazine of Gallie Fisher (left) and Gabriel Valentin I love the music business. But, sion show, I focus on making a because of what they did 10 years for their work as pro- (right). (Photo courtesy Digital Lizards of Doom) the game’s rigged. Music’s a team rock star.” ago,” said Coffing. “We’re current ducers and perform- sport. It’s not just about talent. Coffing mathematically defined and active within an industry ers within the genres of rock, something that can make it It’s about having a good manag- a band’s profile in “quarters.” that’s constantly changing.” dance, electronic and folk mu- through something so rigorous er, a great producer, and excellent Twenty-five percent are “good to Coffing moderates to learn sic as well as the world of pop to then be shared with everyone co-writers. Even The Beatles didn’t go”; 25% have “pure talent” but “along with everyone else.” culture. else,” added Valentin. “We’re make it alone.” lack a business acumen; 25% have “The more I learn, the more I Valentin created the “sci-fi not taking any of this lightly. Coffing added that “no matter “lots happening” with some that can help,” he said. “These bands thriller-inspired band” based We’ve worked extensively to how talented, no band ever hits a needs to be pulled back; and 25% are our clients.” on his storybook characters give the audience of mentors a No. 1 single out of the gate.” have an “Achilles heel,” a missing Bands are guided with brutal from his graphic novel “Digital totally wonderful, unforgetta- “Music professionals will help element that’s hindering their honesty. Lizards of Doom” as a “massive ble, and fun performance.” budding artists get halfway across progression. “The talent isn’t here to be love letter to everything pop Valentin is working with the street, but after that, there Talent arrives to the festival showered with compliments culture and all things nerdy.” Fisher to “build more than a isn’t much help,” he said. “These from all over the globe including or given a pep talk,” explained They are thrilled to be chosen music medium.” bands have the talent, the per- Australia, Canada, the Republic of Coffing. “Every band’s wonder- among the 40 performing art- “We’re building a universe to severance, and the strength, but Georgia, and even Vietnam. ful and talented. But we’re here ists at Springboard West Music let everyone know that they can they’ve never had the opportu- “We extend invitations on the to ask truthful questions. We’re Festival by Barry Coffing. go as deep as they’d like to enjoy nity to prove themselves or learn off chance that they can make it, here to get these bands to break “I love the idea of gather- head bopping music,” he said. what’s needed to progress within as travel’s often a hurdle for ev- through.” ing this mash of talent to be “Everyone’s welcome.” the industry. And that’s what we eryone in this business,” he said. The Texan native modeled a part of something bigger,” “Our connection is meant to do, along with giving fans a front “The smaller markets can’t find Springboard music festivals after said Fisher. “Springboard West glean that useful spirit where row seat to the action.” a team to complete them while South by Southwest, a musical gives artists the exposure that everyone remembers what it felt Coffing described Springboard the industry needs to find new platform that stages indepen- they need and deserve. We’re like to be a kid and have that West as a “junk filter” for in- blood and fresh talent that’s not dent artists in front of industry stoked to meet, network and childlike wonder and fascina- dustry professionals. Applicants just from three cities. Springboard professionals. Coffing knew that support our fellow artists in our tion with the world,” concluded are capped at 3,000 and whit- removes that barrier.” he could present a “better show,” own backyard. We’ve enjoyed Fisher. “Digital Lizards of Doom tled down to 300 before 40 are The event kicks off with a two- so he started his first festival in a group chat with the other is a very safe place to experience chosen. day Band Bootcamp replete with 2012. artists so we already feel like something fun and unique.” “We go through 3,000 bands panels, workshops, one-on-one To date, Springboard music family.” to say hey, here’s 40 we think interviews, and “moment of truth festivals across the U.S. have as- “We’re honored to be chosen, —Lucia Viti can be reached at you should take a look at,” he pitch sessions” with industry sisted more than 500 artists with knowing that we’ve created [email protected] career-changing management and publishing contracts; placed more than 15 songs in movies; the Band and Brew Crawl through economic impact” to the Ocean and fronted bands as openers to Ocean Beach venues and brewer- Beach community. commercially successful bands. ies, including the OB Brewery, “We struck gold by partnering “Playing in front of 50,000 peo- Winton’s, The Holding Company with Ocean Beach,” said Coffing. ple is huge,” said Coffing. and The Harp. “This hip, beach community un- Coffing touts an impressive list Venues are strategically chosen derstands our goal of creating in- of musical accolades brimming to be within “50 yards from each dependent artists. Ocean Beach with hundreds of movie and tele- other.” and Springboard West is a perfect vision tracks; BMI songwriting “Forty bands take what they’ve marriage that gets bigger every awards; No. 1 hits; and even an learned and deliver the perfor- year. Emmy nomination. The musical mance of their careers,” said “January’s a great time to look entrepreneur currently represents Coffing. “Bands are staggered so for new talent and Ocean Beach is more than 12,000 record labels fans aren’t forced to choose what a great place to find it,” concluded and publishers for film and TV band they want to see, they can Coffing. licensing. see them all.” Wild Planes performing in 2019 in Ocean Beach. (Photo by Collin Worrell The event ends with bands According to Coffing, Spring —Lucia Viti can be reached at Photography) “playing their hearts out” during board West adds “tremendous [email protected] REAL ESTATE SHOWCASE E MOVING SYSTEMS INC. Call 858.270.3103 to get your property featured today! 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