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Protesters share their opinions of Irwin Jacobs’ Balboa Park plan on the Cabrillo Bridge on July 18. PAUL HANSEN | Downtown News

Tequila is the main ingredient in “Manzanita’s Revenge,” left, a tequila cocktail created by the Blind Tiger Cocktail Co. Get recipes from Downtown News cocktail columnists Adam Stemmler and Jeff Josenhans, Page 12.

THE SAGA CONTINUES... Jacobs’ park plan gains momentum, opponents continue to voice resistance

BY MANNY LOPEZ | DOWNTOWN NEWS lion project, which has been endorsed by Sanders, 26 of the park’s cultural institu- A controversial plan spearheaded by tions and the zoo, would add a total of Qualcomm co-founder Irwin Jacobs to 6.3 acres of pedestrian-friendly park eliminate vehicle traffic from the center of space. The plan calls for construction of a Balboa Park and turn it back into a pedes- 400-foot-long, 40-foot-wide two-way trian plaza in time for the centennial cel- bypass road and bridge to divert traffic ebration of the 1915 Panama-California through the park. Exposition received initial approval by the The bypass road would abut the his- City Council on July 19. toric Cabrillo Bridge, wind around the Summertime In a 7-1 decision, with District 1 City Museum of Man and end at a proposed Councilwoman Sherri Lightner casting three- level, underground, 785-space the dissenting vote, the council sanc- SEE PARK, Page 8 tioned a memorandum of understanding (MOU) between the city and the Plaza de Panama Committee, a nonprofit organi- Taking it to the courts Right, the Grant Grill’s “Rooftop drinks Garden Tour” cocktail mixes fen- zation chaired by Jacobs that proposes to SOHO filed a lawsuit in Superior Court on nel and tarragon with fresh fruit raise $25 million through private dona- Aug. 2 against the city, asking the court to set purees, adding the bar’s own tions to be used toward the design and aside the MOU with the Plaza de Panama angelica flower-infused vodka implementation of the project. Committee — while the state-mandated envi- for a refreshing summer drink. “I’m pleased with the outcome,” Jacobs ronmental review process is pending — on the PAUL HANSEN | Downtown News said. “We’re approaching the park’s cen- grounds that the agreement violates the Cali- tennial and the possibility of doing some- fornia Environmental Quality Act. thing very special for the people that According to a SOHO statement, it is too would open again so many areas of the early to commit to the “vision” of the Plaza de park got me very excited.” Panama project as now proposed and that as Farm-to-table cocktails and mouth-watering tequila More than 100 speakers signed up to a practical matter the MOU will have environ- voice their support and opposition to the mental consequences by influencing the shape concoctions cool downtown’s sizzling watering holes MOU, which according to Mayor Jerry of future development in Balboa Park. Sanders is not an approval of the project Shortly after receiving a copy of the lawsuit, or binding commitment of any kind, but City Attorney Jan Goldsmith had his staff draft rather a public statement to Jacobs and a request to dismiss the case. Goldsmith first not just a good drink.” flower-infused vodka for a refresh- his committee that the city council wants asked SOHO to drop its suit or face being BY LORALEE OLEJNIK | DOWNTOWN NEWS Every day, Josenhans and the ing summer drink. Another popular to continue down this path. The MOU can penalized for filing a frivolous lawsuit. chefs at the hotel tend to a 1,000- garden cocktail is a mint julep with be terminated by either party at any time A hearing in Superior Court on the matter ost have heard of the square-foot rooftop garden on the cognac and cinnamon basil, also for any reason. could take 30 days or more. farm-to-table movement fourth floor overlooking Horton grown on site. As envisioned, the estimated $40 mil- Msweeping across Ameri- Plaza — a surprisingly serene space The cocktails and the menu ca — but farm to bar? The Grant considering it is perched directly change seasonally according to Grill at the US Grant Hotel takes the above the heart of downtown. what is growing, with the current concept of eating local a step further Growing and adding items such menu set to run through October. FERRAGOSTO 2011! with a signature cocktail menu that as strawberries, cherry tomatoes, Fresh produce is harvested daily for incorporates fresh herbs and vegeta- rosemary and fennel gives the cock- use in the restaurant and bar, and is bles grown in their onsite garden. tails a fresh taste and a fresh perspec- just a quick elevator ride away if the “The philosophy of the Grant Grill tive on the possibilities of incorpo- The Venetian has always been the farm-to-table rating onsite food-sourcing practices SEE DRINKS, Page 12 concept,” said Jeff Josenhans, who into the restaurant industry, even in masquerade oversees food and beverage at the dense urban environments. once again historic San Diego landmark hotel. Veteran bartender Tom Richter “A lot of bars make drinks without mixes drinks such as the “Rooftop hits Little Italy. the concept of the restaurant in Garden Tour,” muddling fennel and mind. We wanted to create some- tarragon into a mix of fresh fruit See the story, thing that synched with the concept, purees, adding their own angelica Page 14

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frage was initially proposed at the first ning state governments, serving in the women’s representation in politics is women’s rights convention in 1848. Cabinet, effectively commanding mili- under par, with a mere 27 percent rep- Not until 1920 was the right to vote tary personnel and fulfilling a myriad resentation in the California Senate, 26 granted across all states in the union. other positions of civic responsibility and percent in the California Assembly and California marked the sixth and duty?” Schwartz said. “Maybe they 26 percent in the U.S. House of Repre- largest state to grant women that right. anticipated the benefits for California sentatives. Despite their achievement on the and the country when they voted, ‘yes.’ “With so many talented women in state level, California women knew Maybe they simply recognized the fair- California, all of us need to recruit, sup- their job was not over. San Diego suf- ness of civic equality.” port and elect more women at all levels of fragists toured around the county in Despite tremendous leaps and bounds government,” she said. “Our goal should automobiles spreading their message for women’s rights in the United States, be 50-50 by 2020.” and garnering support for the nation- San Diego leaders will not sell short in For more information about Califor- Women march dur- nia Suffrage Centennial Celebration ing last year’s celebration al Women’s Vote Amendment. their fight for women’s equality. events, visit www.womensmuseum- commemorating women’s right According to Ashley Gardner, direc- “One hundred years later, women still to vote in California. tor of the Women’s Museum, San earn on average 77 cents for every dol- ca.org or call (619) 233-7963. Tickets to the ball are $40-$60 and will be avail- Photo courtesy of Jan Phillips Diego politics played an important role lar a man makes,” said Anne Hoiberg, able on the museum’s website. Entrance in the passage of the 19th Amendment president of both the League of Women to the parade is free. BY MARIKO LAMB | DOWNTOWN NEWS to the U.S. Constitution, ultimately Voters and the granting women the right to vote across Women’s Museum of On Oct. 10, 1911, male voters passed Kate Sessions statue on Laurel Street the United States. California. “We’re still the California Women’s Vote Amend- and 6th Avenue. Participants will march An exhibit illustrating San Diego’s fighting for equal pay ment by a slight majority, granting Cal- across the Cabrillo Bridge to the Organ role in the suffrage movement, including in 2011.” ifornia women the right to vote in state Pavilion where they will be met by a San a vintage car from 1909 in the same She added that elections. Following the win, suffragists Diego Women’s Drum Society drum roll, style used by California suf- and supporters of both sexes erupted in an old-fashioned picnic and ice cream fragists to spread their mes- celebratory parades, rallies, street social on the Hall of Nations lawn and sage, will be on display in San speeches and press coverage events from the sounds of the Marine Band San Diego City Hall’s lobby dur- San Diego to Sacramento. Diego in the final Twilight in the Park ing the last week in October. The celebratory atmosphere follow- concert of the year. The advancement of ing that vote 100 years ago will be re- In addition to the parade, the women’s rights has certainly created at the California Suffrage Cen- Women’s Museum will host a Califor- come a long way in 100 tennial Celebration parade hosted by the nia Suffrage Centennial Celebration ball years, said museum member Women’s Museum on Aug. 25. at the Balboa Park Club on Oct. 29. The and volunteer Rosalie Modern-day suffragists and support- old-fashioned ball will begin at 6:30 p.m. Schwartz. ers can dress in vintage garb, listen to and feature music, food and dances from “Did the men who voted rousing speeches and music and carry the early 20th century to celebrate the for the Equal Suffrage The Women’s Museum organizes a march to commemorate festive banners, signs and flags to cele- passage of a great feat for women. Amendment in 1911 foresee the right to vote, starting at the Kate Sessions statue in Bal- brate the 100th anniversary of Califor- Women’s right to vote in the United women running for the boa Park. The march makes its way across the Cabrillo nian women’s right to vote. States was a process more than 70 years nation’s presidency, sitting on Bridge and to the Organ Pavilion. Photo courtesy of Jan Phillips The parade will begin at 5 p.m. at the in the making. The idea of women’s suf- the U.S. Supreme Court, run-

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RICHARD HIRSCHFELD WILLIAMS: MAY 7, 1929 - JULY 7, 2011 Reflecting on the Padres’ fiery, tough ex-manager

BY SCOTT HOPKINS | BEACH & BAY PRESS The traditionally-weak Padres friction developed between Williams, soared to a record of 92-70 Padres president Ballard Smith (Kroc’s Fiery. Hard-nosed. Tough. Sharp- son-in-law at the time) and General tongued. [during the 1984 World Series Manager Jack McKeon. Williams was Dick Williams was called all of these year]. The city was delirious as let go shortly before spring training things and more during his time as a Williams’ squad took the began in 1986. major league baseball manager. But if National League pennant in a Williams also won pennants with you don’t remember the rotund skipper Boston (1967) and Oakland (1972-73). for anything else, know this: he is the miraculous comeback after los- ing the first two games — in Those Athletics teams won the World only manager in the history of the Series both years. major league San Diego Padres who blowouts — at Wrigley Field to He is one of only seven managers to never had a losing season. And, with the Chicago Cubs. win pennants in both the National and the team’s penny-pinching “small mar- American Leagues. Only one other ket” history, that fact speaks volumes. As a mini-season ticket holder, I manager in history has led three differ- His accomplishments as a manager exulted in the team’s improvement ent franchises to the World Series. earned him election to baseball’s Hall under Williams, whicvh brought long- And Williams is one of only two to of Fame in 2008, and the acerbic overdue electricity to home games at lead four different teams to seasons of Williams admitted he broke down and Jack Murphy Stadium, or “The Murph,” 90 or more victories. cried when he received the notification. as it was affectionately known. Although some players disliked When Williams passed away July 7 His 1984 team included young pitch- Williams with a passion, former Oak- from a ruptured aortic aneurysm in a ers Eric Show, Dave Dravecky and Andy land A’s pitcher Vida Blue perhaps spoke hospital near his home in Henderson, Hawkins. Speedy Alan Wiggins batted for most: “He got the best out of us.” Nev. at age 82, many fans and former first and was followed by the likes of Knowing how he was perceived, players shed their own tears. Kevin McReynolds, Tony Gwynn, Steve Williams said, “If guys can’t stand the Born Richard Hirschfeld Williams on Garvey and Graig Nettles. And crowds heat, they don’t belong in the major May 7, 1929 in St. Louis, he was an roared when Goose Gossage saved the leagues. I don’t know anybody who average athlete who played 1,023 major game. refused the World Series checks I helped league games with five teams over a 13- As a sports enthusiast and Padres them get.” year span. fan, I proudly pinned my “Goose Saved Williams recalled his managerial Later, he found his calling as a no- the Game” pins to my cap, along with antics in a 1990 book “No More Mr. nonsense field boss who earned a repu- thousands of others. Nice Guy,” that furthered his sharp- tation for turning losing teams around, The traditionally-weak Padres soared tongued reputation. producing winners and breaking in to a record of 92-70 that season. The “(Williams) had great instincts on young players. city was delirious as Williams’ squad and off the field and you always knew His heavy-handed style of leadership took the National League pennant in a where you stood,” said former player often wore thin after several years, miraculous comeback after losing the Ken Harrelson. explaining his frequent change of first two games — in blowouts — at Speaking to a reporter at his Hall of employers from 1967 through 1988. Wrigley Field to the Chicago Cubs. I wit- Fame induction ceremony on July 27, Williams was hired to lead the Padres nessed Garvey’s famous home run clob- 2008 about his techniques, Williams in 1982 by legendary owner Ray Kroc. ber, among the greatest moments in acknowledged “I wouldn’t last a week” He finished the ‘82 and ‘83 schedules San Diego sports history. with today’s players. with identical 81-81 records leading up Despite a World Series loss to Detroit Williams is survived by his wife, to one of the Padres’ greatest seasons in five games, Williams had again Norma, three children and five grand- that saw the Friars reach the World accomplished what other Padres man- children. Series in 1984 for the first time in fran- agers couldn’t. Former Padres’ skipper Dick Williams was the only manager in the team’s history to never As a Padres fan, I would simply say, have a losing season under his management. Photo courtesy San Diego Padres chise history. Following an 83-79 season in 1985, “Thank you, Dick.”

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BY MARIKO LAMB | DOWNTOWN NEWS space that incorporates original and recon- board, and it may never structed portions of the Top’s building. come back. That’s a deal After lengthy debate during last month’s To move forward with the design plans, the between them, so what’s Historical Resources Board (HRB) meeting, parties involved urged the board to not desig- before us today is that prop- architect Jonathan Segal, GLJ developer Luke nate the building as historic — yet. erty as it sits today,” he said. Daniels and representatives from the Save Our “It has been agreed upon by all parties that “SOHO and the many peo- Heritage Organisation (SOHO) have worked we must not designate the building at this time. ple who spoke at the last out an alternative design agreement that Instead, we have drafted an agreement meeting have changed would restore Fat City/Top’s Nightclub to its between SOHO and the developer stating that their position in favor of original 1941 Top’s appearance. designation will be sought after restoration non-designation. That’s During the HRB’s meeting in June, a record- and reconstruction are successfully executed,” procedurally the difference breaking number of community advocates Segal stated in a letter to chairman John between last meeting and attested to the building’s historicity, art deco Lemmo. today’s.” and streamline moderne architectural style, In the letter, Segal referred to a similar pro- Representatives of SOHO and its significance to a variety of groups, ject, Paseo de Mission Hills, where the HRB indicated their satisfaction including fishermen, war veterans, Japanese- staff and developer worked in conjunction to with the resolution. Americans and Italian immigrants. successfully save and restore existing build- “We have great confi- After nearly two hours of testimony from ings, thereby reinvigorating the neighborhood dence in GLJ Partners that both sides, the board granted a continuance on and winning multiple preservation and devel- this will happen, that this the decision to designate the building as a his- opment awards for their efforts. building will be restored toric site until its next meeting in July. “Please recognize that both SOHO and the and remove any doubt Prior to the July 28 meeting, Fat City Lofts developer intend to save this building, and it is from your board of architect Jonathan Segal, developer GLJ Part- imperative that designation does not occur whether it’s historic or not A rendering of the site of Fat City/Top’s Nightclub at Pacific Highway and Hawthorn Street shows how developers plan to maintain the art deco architecture of the existing structure. Courtesy of Jonathan Segal ners and SOHO’s executive director Bruce until after the complete restoration of the when it comes back.” Architects Coons worked to come up with a compromise restaurant,” Segal wrote in the letter. Coons said. “I hope we can to restore the historic frontage of the Top’s Although some board members were wary move forward in this man- building while also incorporating Segal’s orig- of the third-party agreement, the board voted ner.” urban environment, and we should utilize this integrity because it will be completely inal plan for the property as an apartment to oppose designation of the site as requested SOHO’s vice president Dan Soderberg said opportunity to restore that building and to restored.” complex — quelling concerns from both sides by Coons, Segal and Daniels. that after last month’s meeting, numerous really sing the praises of the willingness to The revised project plans will be presented about the complete destruction of the building Prior to the vote, Lemmo made clear to the community members joined his “Save Fat negotiate and good faith effort to come to a to the Centre City Development Corporation and the economic impacts of leaving the build- board that the city is not a party to the deal City/Top’s Nightclub” Facebook page show- consensus,” he said. “The circumstances have board in September. If approved, construction ing in its current state. made between SOHO and the developers. ing their support for the building. changed. Last time the board was on the fence on the site could begin at the end of this year, The new Fat City Lofts design plan includes “If we choose not to designate this resource, “People love that building. People want to about the integrity of the building. Having this and the parties will seek designation from the a 232-unit apartment complex and retail it is no longer within the jurisdiction of this see it remain part of the cityscape and our project go forward will resolve all the issues of HRB upon completion of the project.

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Ponti- shuttle visitors from the parking garage to cruise ship business these days, buffeted that Carnival is pulling a ship out, but Interim director named ac closed its doors in 2009. the core of the park and grass would be by crime fears, fuel costs and global and they were only with us for three years.” The Pontiac story is not unlike added to the roof of the structure to increase state economy woes. Recently, Princess Cruise Line The Balboa Park Cultural Partner- that of any other manufacturer in park space for public use by 2.1 acres. On a higher note, though, Port of San announced that its Long Beach-based ship, a collaborative of 26 arts, sci- the industrialized America of the The MOU outlines the committee’s contri- Diego official Rita Vandergaw points out ship was bypassing Puerto Vallarta ence and cultural institutions, 20th century. Beauty and perfor- bution, which includes preparation and that “what gets lost is that there are still a because of a crime-warning letter issued announced the appointment of mance faded and were replaced with funding of an environmental impact report, good number of cruise ships that come to by the state of Jalisco. Paige Simpson as interim executive conservative design and adequate preparation of all design and construction San Diego. That’s not being reported. “People in the industry think Princess’ director. Following 10 years of ser- performance. documents, funding for all construction pro- That’s the message the community needs pullout of Puerto Vallarta is an overreac- vice, current executive director Efforts were then made to bring ject management and payment of any con- to hear.” tion,” she said. “It was based on a State David Lang will assume a new lead- back the excitement by reintroduc- struction cost overruns. Sanders said since She singled out Holland America as an Department letter warning about certain ership role at The ManKind Project ing popular models, but these efforts the project was brought forward to the Bal- example. The line has continued to grow individual areas. [Princess] was the only USA. fell short. boa Park Committee in September, Jacobs since it first made San Diego its port in cruise line that did that.” Simpson joined the partnership in On display: 1932 Pontiac Six has paid about $2 million from his own 1997. The cruise line has a variety of Port officials and the travel industry 2007 and is the founding director of Sedan, 1941 Super Streamliner Tor- pocket. eight- to 11-day Mexican voyages and a have made an effort to emphasize the the Balboa Park Learning Institute, pedo, 1952 Catalina, 1955 Star Under the current proposal, the city few to South America. minimal danger to tourists in Mexico, one of the partnership's flagship pro- Chief Safari Wagon, 1959 Bon- would issue 30-year, tax-exempt, lease rev- Next year, several more ships are sched- pointing out that most of the violence in grams. Simpson's career spans more neville, 1962 Tempest, 1962 Grand enue bonds backed by the city’s general uled to sail for Hawaii. Mexico takes place far from cruise destina- than 15 years working with local, Prix 2-door hard top sports coupe, fund, which do not require voter approval to The Port of San Diego approximates tions. state and national museums on the 1964 Tempest LeMans GTO, 1968 pay for the parking structure. The current that each ship beginning and ending a “We’re working extremely close with east coast and in England. Firebird, 1969 GTO Judge, 1977 plan calls for parking revenues to pay the cruise here contributes an estimated $2 Mexican officials,” Vandergaw said. Ventura and a 2009 Solstice GXP annual debt service on those bonds, which million to the local economy. Two vessels “We’ve gone to Ensenada three times, The Pontiac remembered Coupe. is estimated to be $1.2 million. Any short- might make 26 trips to the Mexican Riv- meeting with the mayor and governor. falls in revenue would be covered by the gen- iera between October and April. They have really taken forward steps in The Automotive Museum’s “Pon- Winter season complete eral fund. A slump can’t be denied: since the peak demonstrating the safety and are adding tiac ... the Rise and Fall of an Amer- “Everyone agrees that this project will be 255 port calls of 2008, the number is more tours. Everybody has to realize there ican Icon” exhibit runs until Sept. Executive producer Lou Spisto supported, that there should be enhance- expected to drop to 103 next year and to is crime everywhere in the world. 25. It features Pontiacs that defined announced that the world premiere of ment of the park and there should be 76 by 2013. “And, there’s no longer a mandatory the maker in terms of styling and the musical “A Room with a View,” improvement of pedestrian traffic circula- tugboat fee in Ensenada,” she added. performance. adopted from the E.M. Forster novel tion. But that is not what this is about,” said “They never really needed tugboats any- by Marc Acito with music by Jeffrey Susan Brandt Hawley, attorney for the Save way.” Stock, will complete the Old Globe’s Our Heritage Organisation (SOHO). “This Current cruise lines sailing out of San 2011-12 winter season. MOU is already picking a preferred project. Diego are Carnival, Celebrity, Crystal, Hol- The Globe’s winter season also The Supreme Court has recently ruled that land America, Norwegian, Radisson features the world-premiere musi- something less than a contractual commit- Seven Seas, Princess and Royal Caribbean. cals “Some Lovers” by music legend ment is a pre-approval that’s illegal under The eighth meeting of the citizens advi- Burt Bacharach and Tony Award the California Environmental Quality Act.” sory committee for the North Embar- winner Steven Sater and “Nobody “The proposed project entails significant cadero master plan amendment, B Street Loves You” by Gaby Alter and Ita- and controversial alterations to a major terminal work and cruise ships was held mar Moses, as well as the West Coast iconic public park, said Joan Dahline, repre- on July 20. Work will be needed in a few premiere of John Kander and Fred senting the League of Women Voters of San months on the B Street terminal for a new Ebb’s “The Scottsboro Boys,” recent- Diego. “If the goal truly is to remove cars roof and replacement of fender pilings on ly nominated for 12 Tony Awards. from the Plaza de Panama, there are far bet- the south side. ter, less expensive and less invasive ways to do it.” “Balboa Park has struggled for investment dollars,” said Jessie Knight, chairman and CEO of San Diego Gas & Electric. “We have to get ready for the centennial celebration and some citizens have stepped forward to make a positive contribution to Balboa Park and the long-term interests of San Diego. This is an opportunity to get that process started.” City Councilman Carl DeMaio voiced his approval of moving forward. “It’s a process and this was our opportu- nity to indicate some concerns, but that doesn’t mean you should let some concerns crowd out what could be a very good out- come,” he said. “I really want to challenge San Diegans to come together like our fore- father’s and foremother’s did when they built the park. Let’s come together to make it a truly memorable and visionary place.”

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It comprised a roughly eight-block area that is now known as the Asian Historic District between Market and J TASTED streets to the north and south, and Sec- ond and Sixth avenues to the west and east. OR THEY’RE Established in the 1880s, the Chinese were compelled to live in inadequate housing controlled by slumlords. Unable to acquire citizenship, they were forced to live as subordinate workers for poor wages. Now, the historic Chinatown is gain- ing a place in San Diego’s institutional memory, thanks to the work of Murray FREE K. Lee, curator of the San Diego Chinese We are so confident that you will agree that our hotcakes are the Historical Museum. At 84 years old, Lee leads walking tours of the former China- best you’ll ever taste, that we are willing to put your taste buds to town neighborhood, guiding tourists the test. Our pancakes are made from the finest flour and sweet- and locals through the past and present. The 22 contributing structures date est buttermilk on the planet. And the same goes for our Old Fash- from 1883-1930. A Chinese Benevolent ioned Malted Waffles.Try them once. You’ll be hooked for life. We Association building on J Street still stands, two doors away from the muse- also offer these delicious waffles with our special Fried Chicken. um. “The buildings, lacking plumbing, were built from redwood that had been floated down by rafts from Northern Cal- ifornia,” he said. DOWNTOWN San Diego’s Lee’s book, “In Search of Gold Moun- tain,” details the history with pictures, The Chinese Consolidated Benevolent Association (CCBA) building is shown in downtown illustrations and maps. He painstaking- ONLY 24/7 RESTAURANT San Diego on Oct 10, 1920 during a celebration of Chinese Independence Day. ly contacted families listed in a 1930 Courtesy photo Census. That included 240 Chinese, 119 Japanese, 10 Filipinos, two Hawaiians and some African Americans, Latinos and Caucasians. The Chinese, unable to live elsewhere in San Diego, made do with wash hous- es (laundries), small stores and fishing. They became cheap labor for construc- tion of the National City-San Bernardi- no railroad, farming or the east county Flume. Often, they lived in tents. “Health inspectors, fearing the plague, had many of the substandard houses torn down,” Lee said. “The inhabitants took up residence in aban- doned bordellos in the Stingaree section. Many of the old boarding houses were torn down during the 1915 Exposition.” “There were some Tong-type organi- zations (an organization often found in Chinese communities in the U.S. and Canada),” said Lee. “One, called Dingo Tong, was in a building torn down for the relocation of the Horton Grand Hotel. Another was an opium den.” A fishing village existed at the foot of Third Avenue with shacks on stilts over the water and mud flats with boats anchored nearby. Although drawn to the California coast because of an abun- dance of fish, Portuguese and Italian monopolies forced the Chinese to search for shrimp and abalone. There were also government restrictions because they weren’t naturalized citizens. “Merchants were smart enough to create partnerships,” said Lee. “Some, though, with near-barren shelves were accused of running Chinese lotteries, comparable to Keno.” Chinatown overlapped with the Stin- garee, which was notorious for all sorts Expires 8-25-11 of crime and vice. “It was a pretty wide-open place, just like the Barbary Coast in San Francis- BREAKFAST AVAILABLE 24 HOURS co,” Lee said. Chinatown didn’t actually vanish: it remained vibrant for a few more 828 6TH AVE, GASLAMP QUARTER decades, but withered after World War II when the Chinese were able to become 619-702-8410 citizens and own property. AUGUST 2011 12 SAN DIEGO DOWNTOWN NEWS NIGHTLIFE COMMENTARY million renovation, re-opening in 2006. It was originally opened in Summer cocktails Tequila: DRINKS 1910 by the son of President Ulysses CONTINUED FROMPage 1 in full swing at S. Grant, Ulysses S. Grant, Jr., and summer’s drink of choice kitchen runs low on a particular has lived a rich history throughout various downtown item. the past century as a jewel in the bars, restaurants Rest easy, however: they have not Gaslamp. Seasonality is every bit as important in cocktails as it is in With the races now in full swing at Del Mar, all yet concocted a drink with Brussels On Oct. 16, the hotel will celebrate food and dining. Although the “slow movement” was originally San Diegans know summer is officially here. And sprouts. its 101st anniversary with a celebra- pioneered by chefs who understood the importance of local, along with summer comes the arrival of warm- Josenhans, a sommelier and board tion in the Celestial Ballroom, which sustainable and organic produce, bartenders are increasingly weather drinking — Coronas, rose wine and, of member of the San Diego Bar Guild, housed a speakeasy during the prohi- course, summer cocktails. Here at the US Grant we showing culinary flair in innovative cocktails. The division said he enjoys the diversity that bition years. It will feature cocktails have found this year’s inspiration in the harvest of between kitchen and bar has never been smaller. The world’s working at the US Grant provides. from the era and a moonshine sta- our rooftop garden, where we planted all of our best chefs and bartenders alike find a way to tell a story of fla- “It’s constantly changing. There’s tion. cocktail produce from seed back in early spring. vor through the respective approach to their different never a start and finish to my job,” he The Grant Grill is located at 326 Now in full bloom, we find inspiration in a classic crafts. Whether you are focusing flavor profiles around a sea- said. “It’s always unexpected and Broadway. Always a site for the racetrack drink, the mint julep, but with a garden- sonal item that is tasting its absolute best, or simply referenc- evolving. I’m always figuring out the power business lunch, the Grant Grill inspired twist. ing flavors that invoke nostalgia and warm memories, next step.” also features live music and happy Cinnamon basil French julep: muddled every great meal — and cocktail, for that matter — The US Grant Hotel itself is no hour specials daily from 4 to 7 p.m. rooftop cinnamon basil, VSOP cognac, orange should be as memorable as they are delicious. stranger to reinvention. The hotel, For more information on the menu blossom-infused sugar, champagne float. Although nearly every base spirit can lend its flavor to the which is now owned by Sycuan, and upcoming events, visit At The US Grant you will find an abundance of seasonality of warm summer days and cool summer nights, underwent a nearly two-year, $56 www.usgrant.com. seasonally-inspired libations, but summer cocktails today’s recipes are all about the famed heritage spirit of the neighbors to our south: tequila. The three are capable of taking many forms that will suit your most-widely produced classifications of this amazing noble spirit are well suited for cocktails fancy on a hot day. Those who put thought and that encompass of the very nature of summertime. The following list of original recipes was compiled effort into keeping the summer in mind when cre- by The Blind Tiger Cocktail Co. ating their drink lists this year may be more plenti- ful then you think. I encourage you to take the time Manzanita’s Revenge For hibiscus tequila: Infuse one cup of dehy- to explore the bar scene a little this year. You might Ingredients: drated hibiscus in 750 ml of reposado be surprised not only by how much drinks have 2 oz blanco tequila tequila for five days. changed over the last few years, but also how much 1/4 cup crisp green apple For tamarind agave reduction: Reduce 10 ounces of agave with five ounces of water talent San Diego has to offer in this ever-changing 2 slices of fresh jalapeno and five ounces of fresh tamarind for 20 social realm! 1 oz fresh lime juice 3/4 oz agave nectar minutes on low heat. Let stand for thirty 50% — Jeff Josenhans minutes before straining. Preparation: Jeff Josenhans In a mixing glass, muddle the apple and Remember Me Mang! OFF! holds a cocktail jalapeno. 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Coronado Summer Organ Festival, 28th annual charity golf Island-Style Wine Smarties class, 6 Mary Poppins opening Sia with Oh Land and 7:30 p.m., Spreckels Organ tournament, 10 a.m., Grub Sprawl, p.m., Ivy Wine Bar, 600 F night, 7 p.m., San Diego Ximena Sarinana, Pavilion, 1549 El Prado #10, Coronado Municipal Golf 8 6 p.m., St., wine tasting and Civic Theatre, 1100 3rd 8 p.m., House of Blues, San Diego concert organist 9 education class, (619) 10 Course, 2000 Visalia Ave., show runs until Aug. 11 Orange 1055 5th Ave., FM Robert Plimpton, Row, benefiting education Avenue, pick 814-2055, 21, (619) 94/9's Big Sonic Chill (619) 702- in San Diego, (619) 234- up wrist- www.ivyentertainment 570-1100, concert, (619) 299- 8138, 8291, bands at sandiego.com www.sdcivic- 2583, www.houseof- www.sos- www.sandiego- Brigantine .org, $20- blues.com, $30-$47.50 organ.org, airandspace.org, Restaurant, $86 free $185 golfer, www.grub- $175 active sprawl.com, duty military $5 per dish

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The Who’s TOMMY, 8 p.m., San Diego REPer- Fortune's Elevation Pool Party, noon, Ivy tory Theatre, Lyceum Theatre, 79 Horton Rooftop at Andaz Hotel, 600 F St., house Plaza, show runs through Aug. 14, (619) music and cocktails poolside 544-1000, www.sdrep.org, $42-$57 atop the Andaz Hotel, (619) 814-2055, www.ivyenter- tainmentsandiego.com, $20

Taiko class, 8 p.m., WorldBeat Cultural Cen- Josh Ritter and the Gaslamp Local August Moon Gala and Auction, ter, 2100 Park Blvd., (858) 405-9221, Old 97s with David Lifestyle and Design 5:30 p.m., Japanese Friendship www.worldbeatculturalcenter.com, $15 15 Wax Museum, 8 p.m., Tour, 5 to 8 p.m., Garden, 2215 Pan American House of Blues, 1055 Gaslamp Quarter, 4th 18 16 17 Place, dinner and auction to 5th Ave., (619) 299- to 6th avenues benefit garden expansion pro- San Diego Padres vs. New York 2583, www.houseof- between D and L ject, (619) 232-2721, www.niwa.org, Mets, 7 p.m., Petco Park, 100 blues.com, $28-$45 streets, (619) 233-5227, $65 members, $85 nonmembers Park Blvd., series runs through www.gaslamp.org/locals Aug. 17, (619) 795-5000, -lifestyle-design-tour, www.sandiego.- free padres.mlb.com, $10-$71 She Wants Revenge, 9 p.m., FLUXX Nightclub, 500 4th Ave., (619) 232-8100, www.fluxxsd.com, $20 and up

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Nadro John, noon Yves, guitarist, noon to 4 p.m., Seaport Village Butthole Surfers, 9 p.m., 4th and B, 345 B St., food court, 839 W. Harbor Drive, (619) 235- The Music of the to 4 p.m., Seaport Vil- Rolling Stones, (619) 231-4343, www.4thandbevents.com, $25- lage food court, 839 4014, www.smoothmusic.com, free $35 24 7:30 p.m., Embar- 23 W. Harbor Drive, fla- 26 25 cadero Marina menco guitarist, Park South, 111 (619) 235-0804, ARTivities: Masks, 1:30 p.m., San W. Harbor Drive, www.seaportvill- Sharp HospiceCare Benefit Regatta, 6 p.m., Hotel Diego Museum of Art, 1450 El (619) 235-0804, age.com, free Del Coronado, kick-off dinner for race on San Diego Prado, (619) 232-7931, www.- www.sandiegosymphon Bay on Aug. 27, www.sharp.com/hospice, $125- sdmart.org, free after museum y.org, $17-$76 $185 admission KENT WEST

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Sinatra Guy, noon to 4 p.m., Sea- SEPT. ArtStop: Jaipur Painting, noon, San Diego Tchaikovsky’s “1812 Over- Museum of Art, 1450 El Prado, (619) 232- Sogetsu-style Ike- port Village food court, 839 W. ture,” 7:30 p.m., Embar- 7931, www.sdmart.org, free after museum Amadeus with post-show bana class, 9:30 Harbor Drive, (619) 235-4014, cadero Marina Park South, forum, 8 p.m., The Old 31 www.seaportvillage.com, free admission 2 111 W. Harbor Drive, finale 30 a.m., Japanese Friend- Globe, 1363 Old Globe Way, 1 of the Summer Pops series, ship Garden, 2215 Art San Diego Contemporary Art Fair Opening performance followed by dis- Pan American Plaza, (619) 235-0804, Night, 7 p.m., Hilton San Diego Bayfront, 1 Park cussion with cast members, weekly flower-ar- www.sandiegosymphony.org Blvd., wine tasting and hors d'oeuvres followed by a (619) 234-5623, rangement class led Shakespeare in the Garden: Much Ado About , $17-$76 pool party, www.artsandiegofair.com, $75 www.theoldglobe.org, $29- by Yumi Rakers, Nothing, 7 p.m., informal seminar featuring mem- $77 (619) 232-2721, bers of the Shakespeare Festival creative team fol- www.niwa.org, $15 lowed by performance, (619) 234-5623, www.theoldglobe.org, free presentation, tickets $29-$77 PAGE 14 | AUGUST 2011 | SAN DIEGO DOWNTOWN NEWS SAN DIEGO DOWNTOWN NEWS DOWNTOWN NEWS is now on Facebook URBAN Find us on Facebook $ Initial Cleaning 25 off New Customers Only for news, updates, events and more. Go to www.facebook.com/sandiegodowntown- news LIVING AUGUST 2011 | VOL. 12, NO. 8 Nighttime zoo offers a taste of the orient

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Scenes from last year’s inaugural Ferragos- In anticipation of its new to show the event’s theme, “A Night in Rome.” The Panda Trek exhibit beginning in event returns on Aug. 13. Courtesy photos August, the San Diego Zoo has selected a “Chinese Celebration” theme for its annual nighttime zoo, offering extended summer FERRAGOSTO MARCHES hours through Sept. 5. “It’s hard to say what will be the most popular,” said Jenny Mehlow, senior public relations INTO LITTLE ITALY representative, “but for years, the front plaza has stayed crowded with our Hula-Hoop contest. The Surfin’ Safari Bush Band will be playing a medley of music for BY LORALEE OLEJNIK | DOWNTOWN NEWS Ferragosto. Nuova Gen, meaning new generation, ‘Dancin’ through the Decades’ ittle Italy’s Amici Park will transform focuses on preserving the history of Little that will have participants and into Venice for a night of dinner and Italy through documentary and preserva- spectators dancing to a montage Ldancing under the stars as the sec- tion projects and supporting youth through of 30 songs from different eras.” ond annual Ferragosto celebration returns scholarships and funding for arts and cul- Along with the nighttime zoo The Golden Lion Chinese Acrobats per- Saturday, Aug. 13. ture programs at Washington Elementary comes a new lineup of entertain- School. form at the nighttime zoo. The theme of The event is a collaboration between three ment, including several acrobat- primary institutions of Little Italy: the Ferragosto, or “Feriae Augusti” is an Ital- the event is “Chinese Celebration.” ic performances. For a traditional church, the school and the business improve- ian holiday celebrated since the days of Courtesy photos. ment district (BID). Emperor Augustus and was marked as a Chinese acrobat experience, the Ferragosto will feature a 100-foot canal time to relax after the long, hard work of headed by former first lady Laura Golden Lion Chinese Acrobats are with floating gondola running through the the harvest season. Bush — to create a documentary chronicling a coed group who catapult through ing pantomime sketches and impro- park as well as a re-creation of St. Mark’s The original celebrations were held for an the founding families of Little Italy and the rings, stand and balance on tall vised comedy. Square, the town center of the famed Italian entire month and honored the Roman tuna fishing industry upon which the com- stacks of chairs (and each other), lie Every evening between 8 and city. There will be jugglers, gondoliers, stilt gods, including those of agriculture and munity was built. on their backs while twirling ceram- 8:30 p.m., the Front Street Finale walkers and a Venetian masquerade contest motherhood. Today, the Roman Catholic Preserving the history of Little Italy is also ic pots and square tables on their feet, concludes the nighttime zoo by for prizes. Silent auction items and raffles Church also celebrates the assumption of Vir- important to Lou Palestini, who grew up in and perform balancing tricks with bringing together every acrobat, stilt gin Mary into heaven during this time, will give participants the chance to take home the neighborhood and serves on the Nuova yo-yo like apparatuses. Hailing from walker, musician, trampoline jumper tickets to the Super Bowl or a trip to Venice. and the Ferragosto holiday has been down- Gen planning committee, as well as the the Hebei Province of China, these and greeter for a final performance. Italian food and treats from a line-up sized to one day held annually on Aug. 15, Washington Elementary Foundation Board. of two dozen restaurants, including Vigiluc- marked by vacations and time spent with Palestini, who graduated from Washing- young contortionists wear the lucky This carnival procession gives each ci’s, Bencotto Italian Kitchen and Sogono family and friends. ton Elementary in 1955 and is still active in Chinese colors of red and gold, and group a final bow in the spotlight Divino will be served at Ferragosto as Last year’s inaugural San Diego Ferragosto projects to educate current students about perform daily during “Tales of the and every guest a festive sendoff. the Anthology house band entertains guests. theme was “A Night in Rome,” and was com- the history of the neighborhood, said the Mandarin Forest” at 2 and 5 p.m. To kick off Panda Trek, the Zoo “Little Italy is a special place and unique in plete with a re-creation of the Roman Colise- school has used funds to enhance their arts A North Chinese leopard, listed as will celebrate the second birthday of how everyone works together for the better- um. Money raised from the event last year and Italian language instruction programs. an endangered species, made its zoo their panda Yun Zi on Aug. 5 with an ment of the community, to celebrate its past went to support the Little Italy Association He said the Ferragosto celebration is debut in time for the summer cele- ice cake filled with frozen treats for (LIA) BID, Washington Elementary School and support its future,” said Luke Vinci, chair- unique, even for Little Italy. bration. The Panda Trek exhibit will Yun Zi to de-ice. man of the Nuova Gen commit- and Our Lady of the Rosary Church. “I was raised in Little Italy and I don’t recall incorporate the zoo’s three giant For more information, visit tee, organizers of “The beautiful thing about the event is it any event like this,” said Palestini. I would benefits the main nonprofits of the commu- almost bet (attendees) would have the time of pandas, as well as Sichuan Takin, a www.sandiegozoo.org/nighttime- nity: the educational, the spiritual and the their life.” half-goat, half-antelope species con- zoo. civic,” said Chris Gomez, spokesperson for the Ferragosto is a 21-and-older event. Tick- sidered a Chinese national treasure, LIA, the organization that brings hundreds of ets are $100 general admission and $150 that will be surrounded by six vari- thousands of people to the area for such flag- VIP, which includes full table service and eties of bamboo and other indige- ship events as the Artwalk and Festa celebra- drink tickets. Amici Park is located in the nous Chinese plants. A ven- tions. 1700 Block of Date Street adjacent to Wash- omous Mangshan pitviper Gomez said the LIA’s funds received from ington Elementary. Tickets can be purchased (snake) will also be camou- last year’s Ferragosto went to a “Preserve Lit- at www.ferragostosd.org or by calling (619) flaging itself into the bam- tle Italy” project — matching a federal “Pre- 234-4820. Pre-sale is encouraged, as last boo forests. serve America” grant, a campaign spear- year’s event sold out. “By extending operat- ing hours, the zoo is able Ferragosto offers food, drinks and entertainment of the Venetian kind to those 21 and up. The event bene- to take advantage of all fits the Little Italy Association, Washington Elementary School and the Our Lady of the Rosary Church. Courtesy photo the summer sunlight hours,” said Mehlow. “It also gives guests the fern joining Mudhoney on stage in Finland “Only a Lad” and “Weird Science,” with ster- chance to see animals last month shows the years have diminished ling musicianship from the eight piece combo. later in the evening when LIVEMUSIC none his passion or stage moves. Whether But what tips them from good to great is front- they often demonstrate dif- you’re a long time fan or simply want to see man Rob Elfaizy, an almost exact replica of ferent behaviors — the lions BY BART MENDOZA | DOWNTOWN NEWS what all the fuss is about, this is a concert you former Boingo frontman Danny Elfman in roar and the cats become more won’t want to miss. active.” One of the most important bands in San The Penetrators: Aug. 13 at SEE MUSIC, Page 16 Special signage marks the night- Diego’s music history, the Penetrators, is The Casbah, 2501 Kettner Blvd. 9 time zoo entertainment, including reuniting this month to receive a Lifetime p.m. 21 and up. $15. the Jasmine and Jade Jumpers, acro- Achievement Award at the San Diego Music www.casbahmusic.com bats jumping on a large trampoline Awards on Aug. 8 and will also be playing a and cascading off of walls to emulate rare concert at the Casbah on Aug. 13, 9 p.m. New wave favorites “The Princess and the Frog;” Power Best known for their songs “Walk the Beat” Oingo Boingo broke up in and Air, acrobats who balance, and “Sensitive Boy,” the Penetrators were orig- 1995, but with tribute band extend and hang from a suspended inally considered punk or new wave, but what Deadman’s Party on the hoop; Monkey King Stiltwalkers, a they really were was a high energy rock band club circuit, it’s like they trio of stiltwalkers parading through that mixed in diverse influences, from surf to never went away. Perform- electronica in their sound. They made wonder- ing at 4th & B on August the Zoo for ideal photo opportunities; ful records, but their shows were even better, 20, 8 p.m. Deadman’s Party Dr. Zoolittle Explores Asia, a lecture with manic frontman Gary Heffern given free has a repertoire which teaching audiences about the giant rein to roam the stage. Recent footage of Hef- includes such classics as panda; and Steam Powered Giraffe THE PENETRATORS Robot Band, musical robots perform- AUGUST 2011 16 SAN DIEGO DOWNTOWN NEWS MUSIC

originators would applaud. “Hiya Hiya.” However, her music is best Michele Lundeen & Paradise: Aug. 21 at Patrick’s II, 428 experienced live, where she and her August 19 at The House of Blues, 555 Fifth MUSIC F St. 9 p.m. 21 and up. www.patricksii.com band (seasoned vets who have backed CONTINUED FROMPage 15 MUSTHEAR the likes of Ike Turner) are in full com- Avenue. 7 p.m. 21 and up. $5. both look and sound. The band is so accurate in its The Mattson 2 host a CD release show, for their mand of the stage. Anyone who likes www.listenlocalsd.com/LBLG-All- recreation of the Boingo concert experience that new album, Feeling Hands, at Dizzy’s on August their music with a bit of groove and a Access.html they have been officially endorsed by Elfman, with 28. One of a number of local duo’s now consisting lot of soul, will enjoy this performance. Local musician and promoter Cathryn — Bart Mendoza other former members of the band making live solely of drums and guitars, ala The White Stripes Steph Johnson: Tuesday August 30 at Beeks is known for promoting excellent show- guest appearances. If you’re an Oingo Boingo fan, or Black Keys, where most play some sort of blues, Croce’s Jazz Bar, 802 Fifth Avenue. 7:30 p.m. case concerts, but she has outdone herself this is the next best thing to getting a time machine this pair of brothers has created a new genre to 21 and up. www.stephjohnsonband.com with her Local Brews, Local Grooves event at and heading back to 1984. explore, instrumental surf jazz. Fans of guitarists the House of Blues on Aug. 19. The “brews” Deadman’s Party: Aug. 20 at 4th & B, 345 B St. 8 p.m. ranging from Dick Dale to Wes Montgomery will refers to the drinks on tap, the “grooves” to a 21 and up. $15-$20. www.4thandbevents.com find much to their liking in the Mattson 2’s music, 14-artist line up of San Diego’s top artists as will admirers of fifties soundtrack king Henry alternating 20 minute sets on two stages. Best known as one of the area’s top blues vocal- Mancini. The night features an eclectic mix of up-and- ists, Michele Lundeen also branches out into Latin Mattson 2: Aug. 28 at Dizzy’s, 200 Harbor Drive. 8 p.m. coming talent like For The Faint and Lenny and soul sounds as well as rhythm and blues, with All ages. $10. www.dizzysjazz.com Morris, as well as long time favorites like blues her band, Paradise. Lundeen is a terrific singer in the rockers The Farmers, folk soul combo the early Tina Turner tradition, backed here by a world Blessed with a huge voice and personality to Heavy Guilt and songstress Gayle Skidmore. class group of musicians. However, band MVP is match, Steph Johnson, who performs at Croce’s on A mini music festival in all but name, Local timbale player Patrick Cruz, who adds real spice to August 30, 7:30 p.m., is one of the area’s most Brews, Local Grooves is great opportunity to the proceedings with his percussion. Appearing at promising singer-songwriters. Mixing jazz and R&B, check out a healthy slice of the San Diego Patrick’s II on August 21, 9 p.m. Paradise perform Johnson has released two albums, Genesee Avenue music scene in one evening of fun. dance classics such as “Oye Como Va” and “River (2006) and Mysterious Feminine (2010), with Local Brews Local Grooves: Friday, GAYLE SKIDMORE Deep, Mountain High,” with a passion the songs excellent songs such as the funky dance number, MATTSON 2

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The Old Globe’s SHakespeare Festival con- tinues through Sept. 24. Courtesy photo

BY WILL BOWEN | DOWNTOWN NEWS art because of the use of color and the clear religious content. She is also influ- Felder, Shaw and “To probe the subtleties of the ordinary- enced by contemporary artist R.B Kitaj, San Diego Bahá'í Faith Shakespeare, oh my! We must describe the indescribable.” who has woven his Jewish identity into Informal gatherings — Wen Tianxiang (13th century, his painting. every evening of the week. There are five shows to choose China) Mostly, Shim says she is “inspired by from at the Old Globe in the month of Not everything in Little Italy is Ital- my own art.” The process of working, Call for more information: August. With the Old Globe premiere ian. Mee Shim, a young Korean-Ameri- she said, leads her to new trails, tangents of “Hershey Felder in Maestro: The can artist, has opened a small gallery and insights. (858) 454-5203 • (858) 274-0178 Art of Leonard Bernstein,” the filled with exotic and colorful Asian- “The more I paint, the more my pro- actor/playwright/pianist tries to dis- themed art called Mee Shim Fine Art at cess becomes clear to me, and the more Or join us on Sunday at the lodge William Shakespeare through 1943 India St. — right next to a pizzeria. it reveals to me,” she said. Aug. 28 in the Old Globe Theatre. Shim’s most recent work — featured Shim is not shy about her spirituality. San Diego Baha’i Center Also playing is the West Coast pre- in her gallery — focuses on “face paint- “We are part of the universe. God lives miere of John Morogiello’s “Engag- ings,” large egg-shaped mandala-like in us,” she said. “We are part of him.” 6545 Alcala Knolls Dr. (Off Linda Vista Rd) ing Shaw” through Sept. 4 in the facial portraits of young Asians, both She contends that there is not enough White Theatre. Rotating repertory of male and female, upon which scenes of spiritual art nowadays. In much of mod- 9:30 am – 10:00 am 10:30 am – 12:00 pm Shakespeare’s “Much Ado About nature — including fish, fowl, and ern art, she said, people are “losing Multi-Faith Introductory Talk Nothing” and “The Tempest,” plus waterfalls — are superimposed. There touch with their spiritual nature.” Devotional Program & Discussion Peter Shaffer’s “Amadeus,” continues are, however, also some choice older “I have special eyes,” she said. “I see through Sept. 24 in the outdoor Low- works of hers on display. These older the little details, like the light that shines Please call 858-268-3999 for more information ell Davies Festival Theatre. pieces include forest landscapes and in the fallen rain drops which have col- $39-$90, www.theoldglobe.org or whole body portraits. lected on the surface of a leaf. These are and visit our websites: (619) 23-GLOBE. Perhaps the most intriguing painting like little drops of energy from the uni- www.sandiegobahai.org • www.bahai.org in the gallery is Shim’s version of Botti- verse. I want to convey my vision so that Music under the stars celli’s “Primavera” (1477), which fea- other people can see that, too.” San Diego Symphony Summer tures Asian women in traditional garb A hard worker, Shim puts in 12-18 Pops continues with “Broadway’s overlooked by a Christian cupid-like hours a day painting. Dave Bruce, man- Tony Winners,” Aug. 5 and 6; Burt angel. ager of the Mee Shim Gallery, said, “She Bacharach Aug. 7; Dennis DeYoung Shim opened her gallery at the pre- is absolutely the most hardworking per- Aug. 12 and 13; “Pops Goes Classi- sent location on India Street about two son I have ever known. But she is also cal” Aug. 14; “Beatles Tribute” Aug. years ago after a brief stint at the Design the warmest, most sensitive and most 19 and 20; Ozomatli Aug. 21; Center at 2400 Kettner Blvd. She likes genuine person I have ever met.” “Music of the Rolling Stones” Aug. Little Italy, calling it “laid back.” Prior to The Mee Shim Gallery is open Thurs- 25; and “Wynonna” Aug. 26 and that, Shim lived and worked in Indiana, days through Sundays from noon to 9 ® 27. Concerts at 7:30 p.m. offer a wide where she taught at Indiana University. p.m. and Mondays through Wednesdays range of prices depending upon loca- Shim was born and raised in Suwon, at variable hours or by appointment. The 3 Synergie tion — on the grass, in the grand- South Korea. She began studying paint- public is invited to stop by and talk to Body stand or at a cabaret table. Embar- ing at the age of 11 with an artist in her Mee Shim or watch her paint. Treatments cadero Marina Park South, Harbor hometown and later completed a bach- For further information, visit $85 Drive, south of Convention Center, elor’s in painting at Duksung Women’s meekyungshim.com, call (619) 405- for www.sandiegosymphony.org or University in Seoul in 1992. In 1999, 9456 or email [email protected]. (619) 235-0804. she received her Master of Fine Arts from Wayne State University SAVE Supercalifragilisticexpi- in Michigan. Top: Mee Shim’s "Primavera" is on view at Mee Shim says that even though her Shim Art Gallery, 1943 India St. $ alidocious! art is mostly about Asian-Ameri- 200! Below: Mee Shim’s piece, entitled "Maternity" Take the whole family when can identity issues and is influ- Photos by WILL BOWEN | Downtown News Broadway San Diego presents “Mary enced by Asian religions — such Poppins,” the hit Broadway musical as Taoism — she feels indebted to based upon the 1964 Disney film, Renaissance and Pre-Renaissance Aug. 10-21 at the Civic Theatre, or Gothic Christian-themed art. 1100 Third St., $20-$86, (619) 570- She likes this style and period of 1100 or www.broadwaysd.com, www.sandiegotheatres.org or www.ticketmaster.com.

Mary Poppins is at the Civic Theatre, Aug. 10- 21. Courtesy photo

Above: "Heavenly Mother" by Mee Shim. WILL BOWEN | Downtown News Exp. 9/1/11. dt811 AUGUST 2011 18 SAN DIEGO DOWNTOWN NEWS FITNESS Poolside pilates to pedal The shoe that fits like a glove pushing: Hotel Solamar footwear helps strengthen the muscles in your feet and lower legs while improving the promotes healthy traveling FIT SAVVY range of motion in your ankles, feet and In addition to extra amenities Seaport Village. By Connie Cook | Guest Columnist toes, allowing your foot and toes to move such as a hosted evening wine recep- Free power walks touring down- more naturally. They also stimulate the neu- tion, dog-friendly environment and town San Diego are led by the hotel’s ral function of the thousands of neurologi- getting a human treat for saying a staff and general manager Mark Being naked can be liberating, especially cal receptors in your feet and send valuable secret password at check-in, Hotel Dibella every Wednesday afternoon. for feet that have been cramped up in shoes information to your brain, which can help Solamar has now added another At 4 p.m., guests can meet in the that are too tight or pointed. Doesn’t it feel improve your balance and agility. special touch for guests to enjoy an hotel’s lobby and commence on a great to take your shoes off at the end of the Most experts agree that over-the-top travel experience. one-hour, heart-pumping power day and just wiggle your toes and feel the proper running form is Mind Your P’s: Pilates, Power walk alongside the bay while learn- freedom of naked feet? Many runners claim achieved with a forefoot Walks and Pedal Pushers is a new ing more about the surrounding to have found just that freedom by wearing strike, when your forefoot wellness program offered to guests area. the new Vibram FiveFingers footwear hits the ground first, as by Hotel Solamar, Hot Body Pilates “It is fun for the guests to meet instead of traditional running shoes. opposed to running with a heel strike, and The Bike Revolution. him and ask him questions about About this time last year, members start- when your heel hits first. The heel strike dur- want to give it a try: One way to maintain good health their stay and the city,” said hotel ed showing up to the gym in these funky ing running mostly came about because of 1. Ease in to it. Your feet are used to wear- while on the road, but without hav- representative Nicole Lazar. toe-hugging shoes. Always one to question the excessive padding of running shoes. ing shoes so hopping into a pair of FiveFin- ing to leave the hotel, is through Hot If a guest’s idea of wellness new fitness trends, my first concern with the Striking with the heel first is like putting the gers and running even around the block Body Pilates’ poolside mat classes. involves indulging in a more relax- shoe, admittedly, was the aesthetics. They brakes on every step. Landing on the forefoot isn’t a good idea. It could be a shock to your Every Saturday morning, from 10 to ing workout that stimulates mental just looked weird and they sent me into a allows your arches to act as natural shock feet. It may take weeks to move from a sup- 11 a.m., instructors bring the Hot health by shaking off stress, “you 1970s flashback when I got a pair of the absorbers and may be safer and lead to fewer portive shoe to less supportive depending on Bodies studio to Hotel Solamar’s can also meet him during the hotel’s oh-so-popular “toe socks” in my stocking for injuries. your foot type. rooftop pool for an invigorating evening wine hour,” she said. Christmas (Santa was always a little fash- Vibram’s heel-less shoe design encour- 2. Avoid hard surfaces. Stay away from morning workout featuring bay Additional components to the ion forward in my home). How could some- ages forefoot running and can therefore help hard concrete or cement that will be jarring views for just $10 per class. Private program offered by Hotel Solamar thing like that possibly be an athletic shoe? align your spine and improve your posture. to your joints. A grassy or sandy surface will instruction by one of Hot Body’s cer- include “Healthy Traveler” dining After speaking to many FiveFingers By lowering the heel on any shoe, your body- suite you best for your first time out. tified trainers is also available upon options from nutritionist Joy Bauer footwear fanatics I have learned most of weight becomes more evenly distributed 3. Make sure you get the correct size. Fit request. and free in-room workout, healthy them are runners and they like the footwear across the foot bed, promoting proper pos- is everything, since these unique shoes hug Hotel Solamar can also help living and nutrition videos On because it allows them to feel as close as pos- ture and spinal alignment. your toes and have a completely different guests with bike rentals from The Demand. sible to running barefoot while still providing Nearly all fitness enthusiasts believe a feel than traditional running shoes. Bike Revolution for a healthy, easy Hotel Solamar, a member of the protection for their feet. The concept and very cushioned athletic shoe offers the best Even if you’re not a runner, you too can way to see the sights of downtown award-winning San Francisco-based design behind the shoe is that it brings you support for your foot. If you like the feel of a jump on the FiveFinger bandwagon. Vibram San Diego without stepping foot in a Kimpton Hotel and Restaurants, is a closer to true contact with the ground so cushy shoe “hugging” your foot, it may actu- also offers a variety of shoes for fitness, motor vehicle. contemporary boutique hotel high- you can leverage all of your body’s natural ally be damaging because it can alter your water, traveling, trekking, yoga and even an Individual bike rentals run from lighting vibrant sun-and-sea designs biomechanics and move as nature intended. motion from what's natural. Cushioning after-sports alternative. Going virtually bare- $25 to $45 per day. City tours of San akin to its name and San Diego loca- Our ancestral hunters and gatherers did blocks the feeling of the ground and can foot has never been so easy. Diego, Coronado, Cabrillo and the tion. The hotel is located at 435 not go out chasing their dinner in the newest cause a loss of nerve sensation while too Connie Cook waterfront are also offered, from $65 Sixth Ave. in the Gaslamp Quarter. Nike Cross Trainers or Asics Trail Runners. much support can immobilize your foot and to $89 per person. Options range For more information or to make They were most likely barefoot, and when possibly cause muscle atrophy. “C2” from a rigorous, 30-mile route tour- reservations, visit www.hotelsola- you’re barefoot, your foot is in its natural So is this new craze of almost barefoot ing the highlights of San Diego’s mar.com or call (619) 819-9500. state and can move more efficiently than running in these funky shoes for you? I’ve Fitness Director when it is bound up in a shoe. It rolls, stretch- decided it is an individual preference and neighborhoods to a relaxing, 10- — Mariko Lamb Fit Athletic Club mile waterfront tour of the bay and es, expands and grasps the ground. depends on how your body responds to it. Vibram’s website states their FiveFingers There are a few things to consider if you

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The San Diego Padres set a Guinness World Record for the most dogs in a pet costume parade. Guinness World Record officials were at Petco Park's annual "Dog Days of Summer" event, along with 337 history-making dogs, to assure that the world record was set. The annual infield costume parade was lead by Tillman, the world-famous skateboarding dog, as dogs paraded around showing off their Padres spirit. Courtesy photos A good time was had by all at the 42nd annual Comic-Con International. Downtown San Diego saw a variety of characters roaming its streets from the 21-24 of July as comic enthusiasts took over the Gaslamp Quarter. Photos by PAUL HANSEN | Downtown News

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