Art San Diego Moves to Balboa Park

Volume 4 issue 18 Aug. 31–Sept. 13, 2012 pg.17

Old Town • Mission Hills • Bankers Hill Hillcrest • University Heights • Normal Heights • North Park • South Park • Golden Hill • Kensington • Talmadge

➤➤ NEWS p. 3 Reporting for rose duty Balboa Park’s Rose Garden Corps keeps flowers in bloom all year long

By Monica Garske SDUN Reporter

North Park’s Boulevard Nights The lush Inez Grant Parker Memorial Rose Garden in Balboa Park is known for its award-win- ➤➤ Dining p. 11 ning roses. Behind every beautiful bloom, there is a dedicated At last year’s Art San Diego, attendees participated in more than art. This year’s event takes place in Balboa Park. volunteer rosarian cultivating, (Courtesy Art San Diego) trimming and pruning, week in and week out. The vibrant garden, located on Park Boulevard near the San Diego Natural History Museum, is Art San Diego moves to Balboa Park maintained year-round by a group Now in its fourth year, annual art celebration expected to bring over 8,000 attendees of dedicated volunteers known as the “Rose Garden Corps.” By Margie M. Palmer “In addition to changing the venue experienced the show are invited to At the helm of the Balboa Italian eats at Isola SDUN Reporter from the Hilton Bayfront to Balboa come out and get a close-up view of bloom brigade is Dick Streeper, Park, I think one of the most signifi- what the local art scene has to offer. master rosarian and founder of the One of San Diego’s favorite art cant changes we’ve made this year is “This year we have hyper-local memorial garden. Streeper said he ➤➤ THEATER p. 13 fairs has found a new home. From the date change,” Berchtold said. “In artists as well as international exhibi- started the volunteer Rose Garden Sept. 6 – 9, Art San Diego will trans- previous years, Art San Diego took tors,” Berchtold said. “People will be Corps several decades ago to form one of the most pronounced place over Labor Day Weekend, when able to see first hand the strength satisfy his lifelong passion for rose cultural hubs of the city into a living, many people are traveling or away on of the San Diego art scene. We have gardening. breathing “New Art City.” The event, family vacations.” Berchtold said she great artists and museums and “I’ve been interested in roses now four years into existence, boasted hopes holding the event a week later educational institutions. People will for many decades. [My wife and more than 8,000 attendees in 2011. will help bring out more people. get to see [local] galleries exhibiting I] moved to San Diego in 1962, Art San Diego organizer Ann Those familiar with Art San Diego right next to some of the leading and when be bought our house, Berchtold said she believes there is may have a sense of excitement at the we started planting roses in our still plenty of room for it to grow. changes, and those who have not yet see Art, page 21 own garden,” he said. “San Diego is one of the most favorable places to grow roses, so we thought A ‘Mystery’ at ion everybody should enjoy roses in a Hillcrest Business Association focuses on sustainability larger, public space.” ➤➤ MUSIC p. 16 Snooze Eatery receives recognition from City for environmental practices see Rose, page 4

By Anthony King SDUN Editor

The Hillcrest Business Asso- ciation presented their quarterly member open house on Wednes- day, Aug. 29, focusing on facilitating a conversation about sustainable business practices in the Uptown The Burning of Rome neighborhood. Hosted by Snooze, An A.M. Eatery at 3940 Fifth Ave., approxi- (l to r) Todd Gloria, Nick Papantonakis and Ana Carvalho (Photo by SDUN) Index mately 60 people were in attendance at the meeting, including “We know in San Diego we’ve Davis sits on the House Sustain- Opinion……………...…6 Congressmember Susan Davis and got so many great people that are able Energy and Environmental Briefs…………………7 Councilmember Todd Gloria. Each really working hard on these is- Coalition, a congressional group or- Parenting………………8 spoke, with Davis first to acknowl- sues. We want to be at the cutting ganized to advance national policies edge Snooze’s environmentally edge of this,” Davis said. “I know Volunteer Ernie Andrade Dr. Ink…...... ……………12 friendly efforts. how hard you are all working.” see HBA, page 14 (Photo by Monica Garske) Classifieds……………18 Calendar………………..20 Fitness...... ….……22 Contact Us Editorial/Letters 619-961-1952 [email protected] Advertising 619-961-1958 [email protected] 2 San Diego Uptown News | Aug. 31-Sept. 13, 2012 www.sdcnn.com www.sdcnn.com news San Diego Uptown News | Aug. 31-Sept. 13, 2012 3 New businesses to shine at block party Boulevard Nights highlights art, music, beer and rising businesses on El Cajon Blvd

By Monica Garske SDUN Reporter

The El Cajon Boulevard Busi- ness Improvement Association (BIA) has paired up with a few new Uptown businesses to host “Bou- levard Nights,” the community- oriented block party coming to El Cajon Boulevarvd on Sept. 14. The second Boulevard Nights will be held from 7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. on the south side of the Boulevard, Attendees at the last Boulevard Nights interact in the street. between 30th and Kansas streets. (Courtesy El Cajon Boulevard BIA) BIA marketing director Beryl Forman organized the free event, craft and food vendors, including the tion, roughly 100 ounces of home- One of the 201 historic lights in Talmadge (Courtesy Talmadge MAD) which will be hosted by The Media popular roving MIHO Gastrotruck. made brew to share with judges. Arts Center San Diego, The Home- Perhaps the most exciting thing “We’re happy to take part in has been to provide decorative brewer and the Coffee & Tea Col- on tap, Forman said, is the “Home- this event again. It’s cool to get candlestick lighting throughout the lective. All three are located on the brew Competition,” where avid everyone into the neighborhood to Talmadge lit up community.” 2900 block of El Cajon Boulevard. beer-lovers can show off their skills enjoy the night and have some fun. Uptown neighborhood sees TMAD not only funded Forman said the main objective by presenting their own home- The image of this neighborhood is completion of 10-year project one-third of the project – ap- of Boulevard Nights is to highlight made brews to a group of judges. being revitalized and The Home- proximately $1.2 million – but new, up-and-coming businesses in Forman said approximately 20 brewer is a part of that,” said the By Anthony King also did the initial research, which the area. The community gather- to 30 home brewers are already set store’s representative. SDUN Editor included identifying and locat- ing, she said, will feature work to participate in the competition. With the beer contest and other ing the company that made the from local artists and filmmakers, Those who want to enter the contest, fun features set, Forman said she is Talmadge residents christened original streetlights in the 1920s. as well as artisan-roasted coffee or judge and taste the homemade hoping for a massive turnout at the 201 historic, candlestick street- Discovering the pole and lighting- and home-brewed beer courtesy concoctions, can pay $5 to do so. neighborhood block party. lights in a celebration that marked fixture designs were still available, of the Coffee & Tea Collective and The Homebrew Competition “Last time we had people hav- the end of a 10-year project, which TMAD then found a light fixture brewing supply store, The Home- went over so well during the first ing a great time, spilling out all was spearheaded both by commu- that would maintain the historic brewer, respectively. Boulevard Nights earlier this year, over El Cajon Boulevard. I wish nity members and the Talmadge character while integrating more “We’re really trying to showcase Forman said organizers had to the street could be that busy all the Maintenance Assessment District. contemporary, energy-saving the growth of these little business bring it back for a second round. time,” she said. “The Boulevard The Aug. 18 celebration was held lighting methods. clusters on El Cajon Boulevard. A representative from The is so wide, so it’s nice to draw at the intersection of 49th and The lights and fixtures were There are some good changes Homebrewer said that for this attention to these little clusters Lucille streets from 6 – 8:30 p.m. installed along the eastern and taking place on the Boulevard, and event, participants must brew their of local, thriving businesses. We “The Talmadge Maintenance northern sections of Talmadge, new businesses are something to homemade beer using an ingredi- want people to realize that El Cajon Assessment District (TMAD) is matching the existing decorative celebrate,” Forman said. ent they have never used before, Boulevard is transforming. It’s very excited about the comple- lighting in the western section of The jam-packed event on the such as a new type of grain, base becoming better than ever.” tion of a long-term lighting project the neighborhood. newly-dubbed “West End” of El malt or yeast. For more information about for our community,” said TMAD Community member George Cajon Boulevard will include a live Participants should bring either Boulevard Nights, or to be a part board member Debbie Sanders in Diefenthal, who was heavily DJ – for a little “dancing on the Bou- eight 12-ounce bottles or four of the brew contest, visit theboule- a press release. “Since its inception, levard,” Forman said – and plenty of 22-ounce bottles to the competi- vard.org or call 619-283-3608.u one of the primary goals of TMAD see Lights, page 8 4 San Diego Uptown News | Aug. 31-Sept. 13, 2012 NEWS www.sdcnn.com From page 1 RosE Grabbing cash

Streeper said he eventually col- laborated with the City of San Diego for a cause Parks Department to take over the Memorial Garden. The three-acre Pawn Shop raises money space needed plenty of care, he said, so he formed a volunteer for Uptown nonprofit group to actively tend to the roses throughout the year. Today, Streeper said the Rose Garden Corps is comprised of roughly 60 volunteers, with a core group of 15 to 20 trained rosarians that donate their time every week. The rose recruits work in the garden every Tuesday and Thurs- day morning from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., doing just about everything under the horticultural sun. “We cut, trim, prune and plant, Volunteers worked in the Rose Garden on Aug. 28. (Photo by Monica Garske) if necessary,” Streeper said. “We make sure to keep the rose beds each and every rose and attention better than it did before. Seeing With the vast variety of roses clean and put mulch down. The to detail. All of our volunteers improvements each week is great,” in the garden, Cawthron said Attendees at the first Cash POP only thing we don’t do in the garden make a time commitment and re- Cawthron said. volunteers are bound to expand (Courtesy Beck Ellman Heald PR) is spraying and irrigation work. The ally love this garden. We all take Besides trimming, weeding, their knowledge of gardening. “All city takes care of that part.” a possessive interest in it and fertilizing and raking, Caw- roses must be worked a little dif- By Anthony King With approximately 2,400 rose consider it our own.” thron’s weekly duties include ferently, so it’s definitely a learn- SDUN Editor bushes and more than 150 rose va- Active volunteer Pam Cawthron assigning fellow volunteers to ing experience,” she said, adding rieties in the garden, Streeper said has been part of the Rose Garden work certain rose beds. This that patience, a willingness to get Local business CashCo Pawn the volunteer work is truly a labor Corps for the past seven years way, she said, the volunteer your hands dirty and, of course, Shop held their first “Cash POP” of love. He estimates that a single and said the experience has been shifts are organized and every time is really what it takes to join event in City Heights on Friday, rose requires about one full hour of rewarding. inch of the garden is covered. the Rose Garden Corps. Aug. 24, sparking a flurry of cus- labor per year. “When you walk away, you can While every volunteer in the In July alone, she said, volun- tomer interest that will ultimately “It’s all about dedication to instantly see that the garden looks Rose Garden Corps has a passion teers dedicated approximately 335 see the company give $1,000 for gardening, Cawthron said ex- hours of work to the garden. But worth of goods to area families. pert knowledge is not required. the pay-off is well worth it. Held at the CashCo store at Streeper leads short, education- “We meet so many people. We 4502 University Ave., the pawn- al classes on rose gardening once enjoy talking with locals and tour- shop partnered with Home Start a month during growing season, ists who visit the garden while we and Feeding America for the which helps novice volunteers learn work,” Cawthron said. “It’s nice to event, which saw customers enter the ropes. feel like you’re helping the commu- a “Cash POP” booth where they “We continually try to train nity. We’re creating a part of Balboa quickly grabbed at money for our volunteers and keep everyone Park and that is really special.” a set duration of time. Custom- interested,” Cawthron said. “Often Those interested in volunteer- ers had to hold on to the paper times we’ll pair new volunteers with ing with the Rose Garden Corps money while grabbing for more, veteran volunteers so they learn are asked to contact Mary Rose via as their efforts directly went to the everything there is to learn.” email: [email protected] nonprofits. CashCo representatives pledged $1,000 total for Home Start and Feeding America, esti- mating that they would be serving 60 - 75 families in need of food and groceries. Home Start provides support services, counseling and financial assistance to families with at-risk children, with locations throughout San Diego Coun- ty. Their main office is located at 5005 Texas St. in Uptown. One of the most recommended Feeding America is a national food-bank organization that ad- dentists in your area! dresses issues of hunger and food supply. The San Diego chapter, And that’s because as well as being professional founded in 2007, is located in Sor- rento Valley. and friendly, we talk and listen to you! We “Giving back has always been believe that caring for you includes giving full CashCo’s way of being,” said explanations of what you need and what we are Moris Adato, CashCo manager. “Community service and involve- doing every step of the way to get your teeth ment has been our trademark and and gums into the best shape, without lectures. we are proud to be able to donate and help others.” See what our patients say about us: With this being the first, CashCo managers said the event www.aplusfamilydentistry.com was rewarding and they hope to stage similar ones in the future. Representatives from the company will be meeting with Home A Valuable Offer to New Patients! Start families on Saturday, Sept. 1 Full Mouth X-rays, Exams, and a Dental Cleaning* to hand out food packages paid for by funds raised at the Cash POP. “Our first Cash POP was a success,” said Yagal Adato, CashCo manager, “and we look forward to going out into San Diego and being able to help other nonprofits, and help people get some more Regular fee $311.00. Offer expires cash in their pockets.” September 30, 2012. *In absence of gum disease. The pawnshop has a history of hosting community events, high- lighted by their money-grabbing machine. They hold an annual Call us today! Mother’s Day celebration at the store, and this year co-sponsored the 2012 El Reventón Musical at (619) 265-2467 the Del Mar Fairgrounds in May. For information on the next Cash 3780 El Cajon Blvd. Unit 1, San Diego, CA 92105 POP event, visit cashcopawn.com or call 619-222-7296.u www.sdcnn.com news San Diego Uptown News | Aug. 31-Sept. 13, 2012 5 Classic Audio Repair gives long life to vintage audio Kalos apartments open Owner Fred Longworth says music lovers turn to classic electronics for stability ‘interest list’ for residents By Cynthia Robertson By Anthony King units. CHW anticipates amenities SDUN Reporter SDUN Editor including extensive bike storage, electric-car charging stations Fred Longworth has helped In preparation for the De- and dedicated parking spaces for vintage audio to have a long cember opening of the energy- car2go vehicles – a city wide car life. In a time when small efficient, affordable apartment sharing program – will eliminate businesses have it tough, it is complex Kalos, representatives the need for some residents to a high note that his business from Community Housing Works own vehicles. has thrived since 1994. Classic (CHW) announced they were CHW is a 30-year-old non- Audio Repair, formerly Stereo opening an “interest list” for profit recognized nationally as a Tech, has become a well-known future residents. leader in developing sustainable, presence at 3401 Adams Ave. in The environmentally friendly affordable housing. The organiza- Normal Heights. apartments and community space tion is San Diego County’s only Longworth and his service will include a total of 83 one-, two- non-profit realty service provider. technicians repair a few contem- and three-bedroom apartments, In a June 8 letter to the editor, porary items, but the lion’s share and will be located at 3795 Florida CHW Senior Vice President Anne of their work is on equipment St. in North Park. CHW broke Wilson said there was a need for manufactured from 1950 through ground on the project October more developments like Kalos, 1990. That would include repair 19, 2011. citing a San Diego Foundation of everything from CD players to Rents for the apartments survey that found affordable amplifiers. will be determined according to housing the “second-most For customers hanging on household income, and are avail- pressing concern” for County to older equipment, such as able to those earning less than residents. cassette and reel-to-reel tape 60 percent of the area median “Affordable housing also decks, Classic Audio Repair is a income. While subject to change, complements other state pri- neighborhood friend. current rents are set at approxi- orities, like education,” Wilson “Put simply, every one of mately $740 to $895 for one bed- wrote. “Students whose families my customers loves music,” room apartments; $830 to $1,000 move constantly require more Longworth said. “That’s why for two bedrooms; and $925 to attention, [and] distract teachers people are willing to spend their $1,115 for three bedrooms. and classmates alike.” hard-earned money. My work is Fred Longworth, owner of Classic Audio Repair (Courtesy Cynthia Robertson) At the groundbreaking, For families, CHW will offer really to help people enjoy their Councilmember Todd Gloria said an after-school program at Kalos music habit.” A typical day for Longworth much as the owner of a business CHW was leading the way with that “supports and recognizes In fact, interest in vintage is a combination of repairing the in a high-traffic and high-de- “innovative energy features,” with the academic efforts and achieve- audio is on the rise, Longworth gear himself, serving customers mand area, Longworth turns to a focus on a transit-oriented site ments” of students, providing said. “As our culture cascades at the main counter, and answer- artistic interests to refresh his that will be affordable for working tutoring, homework assistance forward in a technological ing phone calls and emails. He perspective. He said he plays the families, as well as a younger and computer instruction, a press tsunami, people look for anchors also researches hard-to-find piano, particularly enjoying rock generation and seniors. release stated. Additionally, they [and] islands of stability.” parts and does “a mountain of and jazz. In addition to sustainable will also offer programs to adults Longworth said in search- paperwork,” he said. “If my life had taken a slightly development, the Kalos complex to aid in career advancement. ing for stability, customers Even though Longworth different turn, I might have will incorporate solar thermal In order to be considered, often turn to vintage electron- could retire if he wanted, he said wound up as a cabaret pianist,” hot water and heating, solar interested individuals can contact ics, which he pointed out often he decided to stay in the busi- he said. electricity, water-wise landscaping CHW at kalosapts.com, kalos@ sounds much better than high- ness because, simply put, this is His artistic bent has gone and water-saving fixtures in the chworks.net or 619-858-3544.u tech, home-theater equipment. what he does. “I’ve been at it in another direction, as well. After The Uptown resident has some capacity for forty years,” he closes the shop in the eve- several decades of experience he said. nings, he said he often goes for working with older music Longworth does have some long walks, which nurtures his amplifiers and tape decks. He help, he said, though finding mind and feeds his appreciation worked as a service manager qualified technical employees has of words. Longworth is active for Panasonic when he got his been difficult. He calls his techni- in the San Diego and Southern master’s in business admin- cian Jordan Pier, “extraordinary” California poetry scenes. istration in 1990. In 1992, he and “a true dynamo.” Between “I’ve acquired many precious ended his employment with the the two, they work long hours. friendships,” he said. electronics company and toyed “Sometimes I just feel weary,” For more information on Clas- around with the idea of getting Longworth said. sic Audio Repair, visit repairau- a career in environmental work. When it does get to be a bit dio.com or call 619-282-9101.u In 1994, he returned to his work with electronic gear. In truth, Longworth calls himself an inveterate puzzle solver, which he said is exactly what audio repair is like. Add to that his love for details, and this job is his perfect niche. “A typical repair involves scores, or even hundreds, of details, every one of which must be gotten right in order to yield a satisfied customer,” he said.

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Editorial distribution San Diego Uptown News you can find someone to save your barrier. If the cleaning lady had passing a bill to create an inter- is distributed free, every other Friday. Dora’s Story: on why COPYRIGHT 2012. All rights are baby. After what seems like an not stopped by my room when she preters program to make sure reserved. Printed in the California needs AB 2392 eternity, you finally find a nurse, heard me screaming for help and that people can communicate United States of America. but there’s a problem: she can’t then gone to get a nurse, I don’t with their doctors, and Gov. Jerry By Helen Cox, Interpreting for understand you; none of the avail- know what would have happened Brown is refusing to sign the bill, California able providers in the hospital can. to my baby.” leaving millions of federal dollars This is Dora Beatrice Lopez- Aguilar’s hospital experience on the table that could be used to Imagine it’s one of the happi- Aguilar’s birth story. Aguilar is is a terrifying tale for any new get the state ready for the imple- est days of your life: you’re a new a 34-year-old documented immi- mother, but the reality is that it’s mentation of the Affordable Care mother and your child, born the grant, by way of Mexico, whose not an unusual one. More than six Act. The governor needs to sign night before, is lying peacefully in family lives and works in San and a half million legal residents in this bill during the next 30 days your arms while you’re asleep in Diego. The day this happened at the state of California, or one out of in order for the state to be ready your hospital bed. All of a sud- Sharp Grossmont Hospital in San every five residents, speaks Eng- to meet the needs of the Medi-Cal den, your baby begins to choke; Diego, she was recovering from lish “less than very well” according expansion population in 2014. you don’t know why but she can’t the birth of her third child. to the 2010 U.S. Census. Right It’s a do or die time for getting breathe and her whole body be- “I was extremely scared now there are 2.5 million people in the state ready to communicate gins to go stiff in your arms. because no one was coming to our state healthcare program who with patients who speak English You cry out, “Help, help, my help me,” Aguilar said. “My doctor aren’t able to communicate with less than well, and getting them baby can’t breathe,” but no one told me to go to this hospital, that their doctors, and half of the people enrolled and avoiding malprac- comes to your aide. You run it would be fine, but I didn’t know coming in under the Affordable tice, liability and unnecessary through the halls of the hospital, that no one there would be able to Care Act won’t be able to either. costs that come from failed barely clothed, in the hopes that help me because of the language This week, the legislature is communication.u www.sdcnn.com news San Diego Uptown News | Aug. 31-Sept. 13, 2012 7

the Housing Element is one of ings include a total of 5,808 violent 10 elements in the City’s General crimes were reported between UptownBriefs Plan. It is being provided sepa- January and June 2012, averag- rate release due to “the need for ing approximately 32 per day. JACK-IN-THE-BOX DEVELOPMENT frequent updates and to facilitate During the same period in 2011, DENIED BY PLANNING COMMISSION compliance with State reporting the County averaged 29 reported Announced by North Park requirements,” said Brian Schoen- per day. Additionally, the number Main Street, the San Diego Plan- fisch, Housing Element project of aggravated assaults increased ning Commission voted 5-0-1 on manager. Public are being asked nine percent. The complete report Aug. 23 to deny a planned develop- to visit the site, review the draft can be found at sandag.org/cj/. ment permit for the Jack-in-the- and submit comments to Schoen- box chain located at 2959 Upas fisch at bschoenfisch@sandiego. ASSEMBLY URGES POSTAL SERVICE St. in North Park. The proposed gov. The review period ends Oct. TO HONOR HARVEY MILK development would have allowed 5 at 5 p.m. Additionally, a joint The California State Assembly existing owners to demolish the workshop with the Planning adopted a resolution carried by existing space to construct a Commission and the Land Use & Assemblymember Toni Atkins re- Uptown’s new, 2,178-square-foot restaurant, Housing Committee to discuss questing the United States Postal among other deviations. Originally the update is scheduled for Sept. Service to honor slain civil-rights approved by the City’s Develop- 27 at 9 a.m. in Council Chambers, leader Harvey Milk with a postage ment Services Department, the 202 C St. View the draft document stamp. Called HR 41, the resolu- Planning Commission joined other at sandiego.gov/planning/heu/ tion recognizes Milk’s accomplish- organizations in voicing opposition workingdocs.shtml/. ments as a leader of the lesbian, “The community groups and busi- gay, bisexual and transgender ness owners opposed the project ATKINS BILL HELPS SENIORS STAY community. “A postage stamp based on deviations inconsistent OUT OF NURSING HOMES draws attention to important with the North Park community Announced Aug. 29, AB 2206 people who may not be familiar plan, safety concerns and other by Assemblymember Toni Atkins to all Americans,” Atkins said in a impacts that would have meant a was sent to Gov. Jerry Brown for press release. “Harvey Milk, who setback in the community’s goal his signature that would ensure gave his life because he led the of creating a pedestrian-friendly seniors with chronic illnesses, way for equality, is an ideal choice urban village,” the North Park who are eligible for Medi-Cal or for this honor.” The campaign to Main Street press release stated. Medicaid, will be offered enroll- honor Milk has been led by sev- The North Park Planning Commit- ment in the Program of All-inclu- eral community groups, including tee thanked North Park residents sive Care for the Elderly (PACE). the Harvey Milk Foundation, the and business owners who testified PACE programs are managed-care International Court de San Diego Sudoku Answer key, page 19 at the Planning Commission meet- options that provide integrated Council and the GLBT Historic ing. care to those eligible for nursing- Task Force of San Diego County. home placement, stated a press NORTH PARK COMMUNITY release. “My bill will ensure that SAN DIEGO SYMPHONY LOSES Uptown Crossword ASSOCIATION SEEKS frail seniors are aware of this MENTOR Marvin HamlisCh BOARDMEMBER SECRETARY managed-care program that could Music legend Marvin Hamlisch, The North Park Community make the difference between liv- who served as principal pops con- Association (NPCA) currently has ing at home with their families and ductor for San Diego Symphony’s a board opening for an interested hospitalization,” Atkins said in the Summer Pops for the last seven sea- community member. The NPCA release. “In addition to preserving sons, passed away Aug. 6 after a brief is an all-volunteer organization the independence and dignity of illness. Stephen Kougias, Symphony serving to bring together the seniors, the PACE program is also director of public relations, released diverse residents, property own- a more cost-effective alternative the following statement: “It is with ers and businesses of North Park. to nursing-home care.” There are deep sadness that we reflect on the The open position will also fill the currently five PACE programs in passing of … Marvin Hamlisch, who board’s secretary position. There California, including San Diego had been with the Symphony since are currently 11 members on County. 2006. He most recently performed at the board. The NPCA meets the the Star Spangled Pops to open San fourth Wednesday of each month COUNTY CRIME RATES UP IN FIRST Diego Symphony’s summer series from 6 – 8 p.m. at the Lafayette HALF 2012; REMAIN SECOND in late June of this year. In addition Hotel, 2223 El Cajon Blvd. Inter- LOWEST IN PAST DECADE to his role as principal pops conduc- ested candidates should contact Crime rates in San Diego tor, Marvin was a great friend to the board President Nikki Berdy at County have risen in the first half Symphony and the consummate [email protected]. For of 2012, compared to the same professional, always willing to meet more information on the organiza- period last year, stated a report with members of the community tion, visit northparksd.org/. released by San Diego Associa- and to reach out to our patrons, tion of Governments Aug. 29. The musicians and students throughout VOLUNTEERS TO INSTALL CIGARETTE report also showed both violent San Diego County.” Kougias also RECEPTICALS IN NORTH PARK crime and property crime rates said Hamlisch started his career in In collaboration between I remain the second lowest in the music as a six-year-old child prodigy Love A Clean San Diego and the past ten years. “We have enjoyed at Juilliard, and had won every major San Diego chapter of the Surfrider historic loses in crime rates over award since, including three Oscars, Foundation, a total of 18 ash-can the past decade, so it’s not entirely four Grammys, four Emmys, a Tony receptacles will be installed in surprising that the numbers are and three Golden Globes. “Mar- various Uptown locations along now going up,” said SANDAG vin touched our lives with humor, University Avenue. In prepara- Director of Criminal Justice compassion and his extraordinary tion for the distribution, the two Research Cynthia Burke said is a talent,” Kougias said. “Through nonprofits conducted “litter scans” press release. “It’s too early to tell his perseverance and optimistic throughout the North Park and La if the uptick is temporary or if it’s Mesa business districts, finding a the beginning of a trend.” Find- see Briefs, page 8 total of 1,370 cigarette butts on the ground in the proposed locations. Of those, 700 were in North Park and the groups estimate the installation will prevent close to 100,000 Great Opportunity cigarette butts from reaching the ocean in the first year alone. The We are seeking an experienced, motivated advertising installation is part of the I Love sales consultants for our three community newspapers. 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From page 3 10 to 15 lights a year. At this rate, the organization said, the project would Every neighborhood needs a grumpy old man LIGHTS have taken over 20 years to complete. “With concrete plans in hand, nuts – I’ve become acutely aware when I yell. involved in seeing the project reach TMAD was able to approach the City of the scofflaws who cruise the Reactions from speeding motor- completion, marked the end of their and take advantage of the Utilities streets of our neighborhood with ists to my vigilante traffic direction hard work by breaking a bottle of Undergrounding Program,” the no regard for the big signs that have been as varied as the cars they champagne on the base of one of the board said in a separate press release. say “Speed Limit 25.” drive. But aside from the predict- lights at the Aug. 18 event. “By synchronizing with this program, Our house happens to be on ability of receiving a one-fingered Sanders called the 10-year TMAD was able to complete the task one of the main North-South salute – which I have successfully process a collaboration, saying many in one large project.” Partnering with arteries of North Park. The road avoided explaining to my kids – I organizations – from TMAD to San the city helped to include refurbishing is wide and straight, and even haven’t been able to make a cor- Diego Gas & Electric – contributed to over 150 existing candlestick lights though it’s clearly residential and relation between type of car and its completion. as well. the speed limit is well posted, it type of response. For instance, “This project, while initiated by Scheduled to attend the christen- seems to encourage lead feet. I a cocky-looking young man in a the community, has been the result ing were County Supervisor Ron must admit that, before I became Porsche nodded in embarrassed of a combined effort of community Roberts, District Three Councilmem- a dad, I probably put the hammer acknowledgement of his crime members, the City of San Diego Un- ber Todd Gloria and District Seven down between stop signs myself when I chastised him, whereas a derground Program and various City Councilmember Marti Emerald. when I was running late. But now 50-something woman who looked departments,” she said. “The project Currently resting in District Three, I monitor not only my own speed, like she was speeding to make it to is a prime example of how communi- Talmadge will be redistricted to the but also that of every motorist her Bikram yoga class flipped me ties can work with local government newly formed District Nine, which Andy Hinds who rolls down my street. off while hurling obscenities out the to indentify and execute significant Emerald was elected to represent. At least once a day, I load my tiny window of her Smart Car. public improvement efforts that en- City redistricting takes affect in SDUN Columnist kids into our minivan, which we There were discouraging hance the community and reinforce December, upon inauguration. park on the curb in front of the times during my campaign for its identity.” “The new lights not only improve A few months ago, my family house; at least once a day, I have safety and justice, when I thought Before working with the City’s public safety but [also] reflect the and I were at a playground that fea- to unload them. This requires I would have to up the ante to Underground Program, Sanders historic character of Talmadge,” tured some rough, car-like struc- standing on the street as traf- have any affect. I thought about and the rest of the TMAD board said Gloria said. “I love the investment in tures. The kids were pretending to fic whizzes by, futzing around making a full-sized speed-limit they anticipated paying for over three infrastructure reflected in the lights, drive them, and having the kinds with wiggly children and their sign that I could place next to the miles of trenching in the neighbor- and I am extremely proud of the of conversations they associated NASCAR-style, five-point safety van while I loaded and unloaded hood, which their budget would only Talmadge neighbors who made this with operating motor vehicles. One harnesses, and then transfer- the girls. I even considered keep- allow them to install approximately project a reality.”u of my 3-year-old twin girls, behind ring them safely to the curb. It’s ing lifelike baby dolls handy and the wheel of a blue jalopy made really the most dangerous part of throwing them in front of the of steel bars, hollered over to her the journey. So when I see some windshields of the most egregious From page 7 not guilty. She remains in custody on sister sitting in a similar contrap- yahoo blasting down the street at offenders as they passed by. $250,000 bail. “By posing as an M.D., tion: “Hey buddy! Slow down!” 40 miles per hour, I do what any But lately, it seems like the BRIEFS misdiagnosing people and then My wife started laughing and concerned dad would: I make last two years of being that guy charging thousands of dollars for pointing at me, saying some- myself into a human traffic cone. may be paying off. I haven’t had spirit, he taught us all that the show what amounted to a fake and danger- thing about how the kid was just Usually, when I stand in the to yell at any drivers for months must go on. We offer our deepest ous cure, this defendant showed cal- like her old man. middle of the lane and mad-dog now, and I swear that cars are sympathy to his wife, Terre, and his lous disregard for her victims,” said I acted like I didn’t know the driver of the oncoming car, slowing down as soon as they see extended family. Marvin Hamlisch District Attorney Bonnie Dumanis in what she was talking about, but flashing twos and fives with my me stepping into the street from a will be deeply missed by all of us at a press release. “Our consumer unit secretly I was proud. fingers, they slows down to a block away. It’s been weeks since the San Diego Symphony.” works to hold individuals who pose Ever since our kids got to the crawl, if only to avoid scratching I’ve received the finger, and I can’t as physicians accountable for their age where they need to go on at their paint with my bone frag- even recall the last time some- LAST CHANCE TO SEE TITANIC actions and the harm done to their least one automobile excursion ments. But sometimes they’ll skirt one almost ran over my toes or EXHIBIT in balboa park victims.” The District Attorney’s per day – lest they drive their around me and continue hurtling mouthed obscenities at me. The Titanic is about to set sail office is concerned there could be main childcare provider (me) through the neighborhood. That’s So it would seem that there’s again to a new location after a six- many more victims and urges any- no need to plunder our city cof- month visit. Called “Titanic: The one with any information to contact fers to install speed bumps, me- Artifact Exhibition,” the Natural them at 619-531-3507. dian strips or those signs that tell History Museum in Balboa Park has you how fast you’re going. To deal been offering visitors an intimate look CongressMember SUSAN DAVIS with the problem of speeders in at arguably the world’s most famous URGES STUDENT VOTING by easing our residential neighborhoods, we ocean vessel, since Feb. 10. The National restrictions just need to organize an Uptown exhibit, which will remain on public Congressmember Susan Davis Grumpy-Old-Man Patrol to wave display through Sept. 9, takes visi- announced Aug. 10 she had joined our canes at anyone doing more tors through Titanic’s construction, 187 of her colleagues in sending than 29 miles per hour. launch, maiden voyage, life on the a letter to college and university We could probably cut down ship, and imminent tragedy. A timed- presidents, encourage them to take on kids playing on people’s lawns, entry exhibit, each visitor is issued a more active role in educating too, while we were at it. a boarding pass replicating those students in the federal electoral issued on that fateful voyage. Guests process, stated a press release. The —Andy Hinds is a stay-at- are then invited to take on the life of letter describes how students have home dad, blogger, freelance one of its passengers throughout the historically faced barriers in the writer, carpenter and sometimes- exhibit. Through dramatic recon- election process that have discour- adjunct writing professor. He is struction, more than 200 artifacts aged participation or prevented known on the internet as Beta from the original ship, and the shar- them from voting at all. Some chal- Dad, but you might know him as ing of personal histories of those on lenges include restrictive residency that guy in North Park whose kids board when tragedy struck, visitors and identification requirements, ride in a dog-drawn wagon. Read are provided a true understanding of inconveniently located polling his personal blog at butterbeanan- the Titanic. All tickets include concur- places and inadequate distribution dcobra.blogspot.com. Reach him at rent exhibitions and movies shown of voting equipment, among others. [email protected] or @betadad in the 3D theater. Non-member adult “The future of America will be left in on Twitter.u tickets are $27, members $18, and the hands of these young men and student, military and youth are $21. woman,” Davis said in the release. “It is critical that they have the LOCAL WOMAN CHARGED FOR information and access to take part IMPERSONATING DOCTOR in our democratic process. Colleges A woman who has been diagnos- pride themselves in providing a ing others with Lyme disease and in- broad knowledge to students to im- jecting them with chemical solvents prove their lives, and civic education has been arrested and charged with should certainly be a part of that.” multiple felonies, including grand Davis urged the school presidents theft and treating patients without to work with local election officials a medical license. Kathleen Ann to look into ways to turn campuses Helms, 57, was arraigned on 11 total into voter registration sites and poll- felony counts, to which she pleaded ing places.u www.sdcnn.com NEWS San Diego Uptown News | Aug. 31-Sept. 13, 2012 9 Good times and good causes Organized by North Park nonprofit, San Diego MusicA wards honor artists

Candye Kane receives her Courage in Music award at this year’s ceremony. (Photo by Manny Lopez)

Manny Lopez since 2007. Kane, whose gritty Jazz trumpeter Gilbert Castel- SDUN Reporter lyrics convey humor, strength lanos, a recipient of the Best Jazz and optimism, returned home to artist award three times since The San Diego Music San Diego from a 26-city tour for 1995, along with Jazz Album of Awards were handed out Aug. the event. the Year in 2009, said that it is 12 in front of a sold-out crowd at “We’re all courageous for always an honor to be nominated Humphreys by The Bay on Shel- standing up when it really for the SDMAs, but that beyond ter Island. More than 1,300 fans, matters,” Kane said during her trophies and accolades, the event performers, media and industry acceptance speech. “We have a is a once-yearly opportunity for professionals gathered under responsibility as writers to be him to reconnect with long-time the stars to celebrate one of San honest, write about what we know friends he might otherwise Diego’s biggest music nights of and work to inspire others.” never see. the year. Known as one of the finest Broadcast journalist Perette Now in its 22nd year, the jazz pianists over the past 50 Godwin, who has been involved three-hour annual event featured years, Mike Wofford received with the awards show as a over 200 local acts competing the Lifetime Achievement presenter for the past five years, in 27 different categories, along Award, which was presented by said the event is an opportunity with live performances by P.O.D., his friend and legendary saxo- to recognize the people that make Unwritten Law, Dead Feather phonist, Daniel Jackson. Before music in San Diego. Moon, Euphoria Brass Band, handing him the award, Jackson “It’s a very close knit com- Hills Like Elephants, Hyena, said that Wofford has always munity,” Godwin said. “Whether Mattson 2, The Howls and Can- maintained the jazz tradition and they’re in their seats or in the dye Kane. never let technology interfere back, everyone’s here having a Grammy-award winners with the music. good time, raising money for a Switchfoot, who did not attend Wofford and Kane later good cause and catching up with the show, won the evening’s teamed up with bassist and Best old friends.” top honor for Artist of the Year. Jazz artist nominee Rob Thorsen Hellman described the award Fresh off of a performance at to perform “I’m Not Getting ceremony as part award show Lollapalooza 2012, Delta Spirit, Older” off Kane’s 1999 release and part music industry meet up. who also did not attend, took the titled “Whole Lotta Love.” “If you’ve ever been to the trophies for Album of the Year Proceeds from the event SDMA’s you would know that and Song of the Year. Getting benefitted the Taylor Guitars most of the people are hang- the nod for Best New Artist was for Schools program run by the ing out in the back talking with Hills like Elephants, whose debut San Diego Music Foundation, a friends that they haven’t seen in album “The Endless Charade” North Park nonprofit that also a long time, because everyone’s was released in February. organizes the music awards. Its busy doing shows and tour- A special Courage in Music founder Kevin Hellman said the ing,” Hellman said. “This is the award was given to Blues singer, program has distributed guitars one time a year that all of these musician, playwright, activist and to over 35,000 students in public people in the music industry are former adult star Kane, who has elementary schools throughout all in one place together. It’s a big been battling pancreatic cancer San Diego County since 1998. fun hangout.”u 10 San Diego Uptown News | Aug. 31-Sept. 13, 2012 BUSINESS www.sdcnn.com The Laundry Room: cleaner clothes and the comforts of home

By Sara Gilman Self-service laundry facili- splashes of color to create a place wait for their clothes to clean. called the San-0-tyzer by SDUN Reporter ties have come a long way since that people wanted to be in.” During operating hours, an Hamilton Engineering, creates their inception, yet only a limited Clayton Parker, a local artist, attendant is available to help ozone-saturated bubbles via a The Laundry Room in Uni- amount of owners adapt to en- was recently hired to paint a customers, selling laundry generator and purifies the water versity Heights has re-opened vironmental changes and make San Diego-themed mural on the supplies and facilitating the before it is distributed to all the its doors with new owners and the necessary improvements. entire back wall, emphasizing spot-ironing services. washing machines. By destroy- a fresh upgrade, complete with The new owners of The Laundry the surrounding neighborhoods. “Most Laundromats have ing bacteria and eliminating comfortable amenities and Room, Paige and Mark McEwen, “We appreciate and like the a sterile feel,” Mark McEwen dirt particles, drying time for energy-efficient machines that said they were on board for a full neighborhood, and want to add said. “Our goal was to make clothes is reduced. dispense purified water. This renovation from the very begin- something nice to the communi- it feel as comfortable as you “Customers have been tell- full-service, fluff and fold opera- ning. ty,” Mark McEwen said. Parker would be at home.” ing us that they notice their tion with on-the-spot-ironing is The eight-month project saw will start the mural, which will An important upgrade made clothes actually smell better and located at 1955 El Cajon Blvd. the couple take the shell of the take approximately two weeks to to The Laundry Room occurred [do so] for a longer amount of “Laundromats are here to old location and completely re- complete, in early September. in the machines themselves. All time,” Post said. stay,” said Chuck Post, manager store the space with new floors, In addition to the atmo- the washers and dryers were To further connect with the and laundry consultant. “There exposed beams, high ceilings sphere, the owners also replaced with energy efficient, community, The Laundry Room are a lot of unique features and multi-colored wood panels. provide free, wireless internet heavy-duty front-load washers will be donating all their dryer about this store, and we teach “We wanted the design service, multiple flat-screen and massive 45-pound dryers. proceeds on Sept. 29 to the 23rd the customers how to effective- aspects to be stylish and urban,” televisions, abundant seating Additionally, a unique feature annual AIDS Walk & Run, held ly use them.” said Paige McEwen. “We added and arcade installed – the only one of its in Balboa Park. games kind in the area – is a sanitizer The Laundry Room is fully while apparatus that kills bacteria, attended seven days a week from customers purifies the water and disinfects 6:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. For more the washers. The machine, information call 619-795-9588.u

The Laundry room is located at 1955 El Cajon Blvd. in North Park. (Photo by Anulak Singphiphat) The interior of The Laundry Room, after renovations (Photo by Anulak Singphiphat) www.sdcnn.com DINING San Diego Uptown News | Aug. 31-Sept. 13, 2012 11

frank sabatini jr. restaurant review Culinary treasures from an Italian grandmother Isola Pizza Bar 1526 India St. (Little Italy) 619-255-4230 walk-ins only

Prices: Appetizers and salads, $6.75 to $15; pizzas, $10 to $16 White pizza with taleggio cheese Shrimp served in white wine Red sauce and sausage pizza (Photo by Frank Sabatini Jr.) (Photo by Frank Sabatini Jr.) (Photo by Frank Sabatini Jr.)

Massimo Tenino originally an airier crust that easily snaps mushrooms and fresh rosemary. Other topping combos hail- San Diego establishments. As wanted to become a dentist, but apart from a twitch of the finger. As far as “white” pizzas go, we ing from nonna Isola’s recipe predicted, its gentle acidity paired decided that he’d rather excite There are more than a dozen gave it an A-plus rating. box include white anchovies with ideally to our shrimp appetizer and our choppers than fix them. In pizza choices, ranging from white The salciccia pizza features olives, garlic and oregano; broc- taleggio pizza. doing so, he opened Isola Pizza anchovies with tomato, olives and bright-red sauce that carried the coli raab with sausage and ricotta; Tiramisu and gelatos are Bar in Little Italy, which pays oregano to one topped with pork essence of sweet, vine-ripe to- and a luxuriant union of pancetta, made in-house, although for tribute to the recipes of his late cheeks and fennel pollen. matoes. Red onions, mushrooms mozzarella and shaved Parmesan something different we con- grandmother, Isola, who created Visiting as a twosome, we and mozzarella came into play finished off with truffle oil and a cluded with homemade chocolate pizzas better than Paula Deen ordered a pie with red sauce and along with homemade sausage farm egg. pudding speckled judiciously with bangs out cheesy grits. another without. The sauce- that was rich in fennel, although Isola’s wine list is a playground sea salt and layered with caramel After immigrating to the United less pizza featured taleggio a tad too salty. But a good flavor for fans of Italian varieties that sauce and heavy cream. In the States from Italy, the aspiring cheese, my favorite Italian curd balance was achieved among include lambrusco, soave, sangio- absence of pasta, we guiltlessly restaurateur first established an that loses its stinky odor upon the fresh organics, some of vese and nebbiolo. My companion washed down the silky carbs with Italian kitchen in Arizona, which melting. Paper-thin red potatoes which we witnessed being deliv- chose a bright chardonnay from sturdy cappuccino while adding he still maintains. At Isola, the covered the top, along with small ered to the kitchen beforehand Italy’s Abruzzi province, which I Isola to our ever-growing list of main event is pizza topped with measures of mozzarella, shiitake by a purveyor. seldom see represented in other favorite Italian restaurants.u fresh ingredients that are delivered to the restaurant daily, even on Sundays. The pies then undergo OLD TOWN’S NEWEST & BEST rapid cooking in a wood-fire oven imported from Naples, taking less SUSHI RESTAURANT than three minutes to cook before hitting your table. While we can safely assume that Grandma Isola used a deft hand at making lasagna and ravioli, pasta is completely missing from the menu in an effort to keep the concept simple. Preludes include things like charred octopus, as- sorted salumi and a deliciously HAPPY HOUR: rustic salad of roasted vegetables 5 P.M.- 6:30 P.M. DAILY served with goat cheese, a fat head HALF PRICE DRAFT BEER of baked garlic and emulsified anchovy oil on the side. Fear not, it AND HOUSE SAKE isn’t fishy. Reservations recommended A starter of cannelloni beans mashed with garlic, herbs and red chilies tasted plainer than expected, with only bursts of sea salt springing forth. The shrimp alla diavola that followed, however, was exceptional as all eight of the crus- taceans soaked in a bath of white wine, capers and bits of tomatoes that bestowed a crimson color to the drinkable liquid. Served atop a couple of juice-soaking polenta cakes, the garlic and chili flakes in this case were given a platform. Oak logs stacked within a wall unit are used for fueling the oven and add a countrified aesthetic to an otherwise clean, industrial design. Marble, steel and modern light fixtures flow throughout, leading to a quaint back patio festooned in green plastic vines. Stretch- ing across a middle wall of the restaurant is a giant photograph of Sophia Loren that seamlessly incorporates doors to the restrooms. Isola’s pizza making adheres to Neapolitan standards, which means that double-zero flour is used for constructing the dough. The designation refers to a maximum powdery grind, resulting in 12 San Diego Uptown News | Aug. 31-Sept. 13, 2012 DINING www.sdcnn.com

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Drinks: Wine bar gives top billing to family vintners Owner Rita Pirkl selected red and white wine from a smart supply, showcasing family-owned wineries. The offerings change frequently while steering clear of bulk Come On productions and proverbial labels. Get Happy! Food: The creamy hummus sported a decent kick Dr. Ink from tahini, although a dry spice blend called “dukkah” struck a livelier pairing Rita Pirkl remembers fondly to our red wine as we dabbed into it with sipping from a bottle of sauterne bread and olive oil. that her high school boyfriend stole from his father. Value: “It was the most amazing thing Two featured wines are priced at $6 per that I ever put into my mouth,” she glass, saving you about $3 on average. xac- said, crediting the moment to a companied by bread and olive oil each sell subsequent career in wine selling for an easy $3. that culminated in the launching of Service: Village Vino wine bar this summer. Pirkl provides keen wine knowledge to cus- Pirkl has swirled her way tomers, using her 20-plus years in the wine through the Wine Executive industry to tackle our preferences. Program at University of Califor- nia, Davis, plus numerous wine Duration: regions in dozens of countries. You have only two hours and four weekdays More recently, she served as to explore these deliciously obscure wines vice president of sales and mar- at $6 per glass. But there are plenty of keting for the family-owned Peju labels sold by the half glass during regular Province Winery in Napa Valley. hours to keep you on a budgeted voyage. At Village Vino, she shares Rita Pirkl pours an Argentinean malbec at her new Village Vino wine bar. (Photo by Dr. Ink) her zeal for small-production wines that often evade the radar grapes that delivered supple lips purple with that wine’s big origins that can be corked onsite cheeses, charcuterie, flatbreads of big distributors and retailers. body to the Amalaya, though raspberry notes while adding or purchased to go. and desserts are also in the off- For $6 a glass, the featured red with an open and fruity finish. weight to our final bill. Bargain noshes feature home- ing, but not discounted. during this particular happy The day’s white selection, The carefully compiled invento- made hummus and a secret spice Located on a corner lot in hour was a malbec blend from also $6, was Picpoul de Pinet ry at Village Vino is like a smorgas- blend called “dukkah” that is ac- the heart of Kensington, the Argentina called Amalaya, from France, a relatively obscure bord for wine lovers who eschew companied by olive oil and bread. sleek interior incorporates open which doesn’t originate from varietal known for its dry, viva- common commercial labels, With cumin and coriander seeds bottle shelving and fresh flow- the famous Mendoza Valley but cious notes and pear-like aroma. enticing you to journey beyond the easily detected in the sandy ers on the tables and bar. The rather from the lesser-known, Though tempted by a regular- two $6 picks that can change daily admixture, it complimented our result is a hang-awhile atmo- high-elevation region of Salta. priced Taureau red blend from or weekly. Pirkl’s master list flaunts wines like that of a grilled steak. sphere, where wines from small The area’s unique soil produces Jax Winery in Napa ($14 per 35 options by the glass or half The appetizers are priced at $3 a lots around the world convene top-quality, densely colored glass), we continued staining our glass, plus 100 bottles of humble piece during happy hour. Salads, within a single “village.”u UPTOWN DINING

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Volume 4, Issue 18 • Aug. 31–Sept. 13, 2012 • San Diego Uptown News

(l to r ) Nick Kennedy and Gemma Grey start in ion’s ‘The Mystery Plays.’ (Courtesy ion theatre) ion’s season opener thrills Two suspenseful productions in ‘The Mystery Plays’ are perfectly directed and acted

By Charlene Baldridge In the first play, titled “The cated than that. Adding a bit of SDUN Theater Critic Filmmaker’s Mystery,” a young levity as the parole board’s limo “The Mystery Plays” screenwriter named Joe (Tapley) driver is Cole, whose character, a Where: BLKBOX at ion theatre, Everyone loves a well-told is seated on a train, traveling from Medford bumpkin, is polar oppo- 3704 Sixth Ave., Hillcrest thriller or two, especially if there New Haven to Newport News for site to the sophisticated Nathan. When: Through Sept. 15; are laughs to relieve the suspense a family holiday. Nathan (Cole) It’s extraordinary, in the Thurs. and Fri. at 8 p.m., Sat. and horror. joins Joe and, in the process of course of one evening, to see this at 4 & 8 p.m. Opening ion theatre company’s coming onto him, reveals certain ensemble stretch to play numer- Info: 619-600-5020 seventh season, “The Mystery things about himself, including ous, complex roles without benefit Web: iontheatre.com Plays” is so delicious that the wit- that he’s a neurologist with an of wigs or costume changes. With ness wishes the two tales therein avid interest in an ancient Greek his commanding voice and au- (top to bottom) John Polak as the Mystery Man and Ethan Tapley (Courtesy ion theatre) would never end. But end they physician who dissected brains thoritative diction, Polak proves do, so dark and darkly funny, and looking for the soul. invaluable as narrator, police so perfectly directed and acted Joe leaves the train at Wilm- investigator, mysterious man and that the real world the viewer ington. He knows not why. The general purveyor of possible hor- must reenter seems comforting, train pulls out sans Joe and burns ror and suspense. yet bizarrely unreal. You’ll want after leaving, incinerating every Grey plays Abby brilliantly, al- to return again and again to ion, soul aboard. Visited repeatedly by lowing us to glimpse the woman’s savoring the inter-related stories Nathan’s ghost, Joe is subject of a wounds, self-recrimination and re- and the amazing dream team police investigation. He sets out to luctance. Both Cole and Tapley are ensemble comprising Sherri Al- explore Nathan’s life and the pos- young actors to watch. And Allen len, Benjamin Cole, Gemma Grey, sible reasons for his own survival. and Kennedy are simply magnifi- Nick Kennedy, John Polak and In the second play, “Ghost cent in all their quicksilver roles. Ethan Tapley. Children,” Joe’s attorney, Abby Aguirre-Sacasa knows when Written by award-winning (Grey), catches a plane from the tension needs relief through playwright, comic book and East Coast to her home in Or- humor. Director Glenn Paris television writer Roberto Aguirre- egon, where she is called to testify deftly integrates these places in Sacasa – who is currently working before the parole board in behalf the script. The playwright also on “American Psycho the Musi- of her brother (the multifaceted provides poetry and leitmotifs cal” with Duncan Sheik – “The Kennedy), who brutally slew their that metaphorically link the two Mystery Plays” borrows from the abusive parents and innocent one-act plays, which are disparate medieval mystery tradition and younger sister 16 years before. in tone and type of horror. Both from the works of master story- With scenes then and now are supported by Brian Redfern’s tellers Alfred Hitchcock, Franz intercut, this tough play explores fluid scenic design, James Dirks’ Kafka and H.P. Lovecraft. Throw Abby’s reluctance to forgive her sound, Karin Filijan’s lighting, in influences from James Lapine brother. How could she? Would Valerie Henderson’s costumes and and Stephen Sondheim as well. you? But it is much more compli- Claudio Raygoza’s projections.u 14 San Diego Uptown News | Aug. 31-Sept. 13, 2012 NEWS www.sdcnn.com

From page 1 ers,” Case said. “Most importantly, lent example for other business they’re reducing the greenhouse districts in San Diego. HBA gas emissions that come from “We’re only as good as the petroleum diesel.” neighborhood organizations that to promote clean energy innova- Currently, New Leaf works are in our communities. The tion, develop renewable energy with San Diego and Chula Vista, [HBA] … has been a wonderful sources and create “green-collar,” providing biofuel for some of partner, really creating the kind of or environmental, jobs. both cities’ diesel vehicles. Case change and improvements that we Gloria and Ana Carvalho, an en- announced a new partnership want in Council District Three,” vironmental specialist from the City, with the San Diego school system, he said. presented Snooze with an award which will convert approximately “As I go across the entire city for their sustainable practices, 500 buses to biodiesel fuel by the of San Diego, other communities recognizing the steps the restaurant 2014 school year. look to Hillcrest because they owners and employees have taken “Sustainability really means know that there is amazing stuff to be a green business. Carvalho, to not use up a certain resource,” going on here.” who oversees the City’s recycling Case said, “so it’s always going to Nicholls ended the meeting by and composting programs, said San be renewed. That’s what veg- announcing the HBA was in the Diego has one of the best recycling etable oil is.” process of working out a program programs in the nation. Members in attendance were to implement sustainable practices Calling Snooze a “role-model” asked to provide a list of sustainable into their weekly Farmers Market. businesses, Gloria said, “We have Congressmember Susan Davis at the HBA meeting (Photo by SDUN) practices they find important. Of Papantonakis, who Nicholls said is this placard that they can place in the responses, HBA Sponsorship interested in running for the HBA their window to acknowledge that the owners … to make sustain- tion company that recycles used and Concessions Manager Cassan- board in October, also showed they are leaders in sustainability.” ability a priority,” he said. “That’s vegetable oil – from Snooze’s dra Ramhap said 60 percent of the interest in seeing a more sustain- He then called on other business a huge focus for us.” fryers, for example – into a clean- feedback was related to plastic-bag able market. owners at the meeting to follow Of the many ways Snooze burning, renewable fuel source use, with some offering suggestions “When we work with our small the restaurant’s lead. works toward healthier environ- for diesel engines. Jennifer Case, on reducing their use. Suggestions business association, like the Snooze Manager Nick Papan- mental practices, Papantonakis founder and CEO, spoke at the included banning plastic bags and HBA, [and] with our small busi- tonakis said he was thankful for pointed out one in particular: their HBA meeting. charging customers to use them, nesses like Snooze,” Gloria said, the award, and called the restau- relationship with the San Diego “Companies like Snooze and among others, she said. “we can make demonstrable im- rant business one of the “most company New Leaf Biofuel. other restaurants in the area are Gloria complimented the HBA provements in our neighborhood, wasteful” industries in which to New Leaf Biofuel is a com- really helping us to divert landfill on their work, saying the organiza- that is also actually improving the work. “It was very important to mercial-grade biodiesel produc- waste and … to cleanout our sew- tion’s 90-year history was an excel- environment.”u

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By Logan Broyles be playing a set at Bar Pink on Sept. SDUN Reporter 15. “Tim Mays of Casbah fame The San Diego Music Thing is asked us to play and pretty much ev- an annual two-day music conference ery show we’ve done that he’s been and festival, held this year on Sept. involved with has been amazing.” 14 and 15 at the Lafayette Hotel in Playing a set at U31 on the first North Park. With the aim to enrich night of the festival, Sept. 14, is local The Low Volts (Courtesy San Diego Music the local music community through band The Heavy Guilt. Foundation) The Heavy Guilt (Courtesy The Heavy Guilt) discussion panels and guest speak- “Our band is thoroughly invested ers, the festival also features dozens in the local music scene and this and others” could attend, learning of live performances by local and event is a great opportunity to get from professionals who would attend national bands. to play with our friends and to catch from across the nation. The festival is organized by the a little knowledge about the music Highlighting several of the panel San Diego Music Foundation, a industry,” said topics, Hellman North Park nonprofit founded in Alfred Howard of said the festival 1991 to make music performance the Heavy Guilt. was also a good accessible to children of need “Also, The San way to incorporate throughout San Diego County. The Diego Music “The conference “local, regional Foundation also facilitates the annual Foundation is and national acts” San Diego Music Awards. doing great things is a great opportunity into several North “The [Music Thing] conference to expose the Park establish- is a great opportunity for musicians youth to music for … the music comments. “For one and others in the music community and that’s some- price, you can get to learn more about the industry thing we can get munity to learn more into every venue on a national level, not just what behind.” to see quite a few happens here in San Diego,” said In its fifth year, about the industry on bands,” he said. Hills Like Elephants (Courtesy Requiemme Management and Music) Kevin Hellman, president of the the San Diego “People should San Diego Music Foundation. Music Thing was a national level, not get out and see “The Lafayette Hotel is a historic created as a way something they property and is located in a great to allow fans and just what happens have never heard spot for this event, since many of industry insiders before.” our evening music festival venues to come together here in San Diego.” Single-day and are also in north Park.” and share their two-day access During the day, there will be passion for the local music scene. passes can be purchased online or guest speakers, a trade show, Originally called North X North at the event. The Lafayette Hotel is happy-hour parties, listening sta- Park, Hellman said the idea for the located at 2223 El Cajon Blvd., and tions, pop-up live performances festival came from the Foundation’s for the full list of venues, music per- and interactive roundtable discus- board of directors who wanted an formances and seminar schedules sions with renowned panelists and annual conference where “musicians visit sandiegomusicthing.com.u speakers from throughout the music industry. Special guests include rapper and founding member of Public Enemy, Chuck D. There will also be instruc- tional workshops for students of the music business, covering topics like “How to Pitch Your Band,” “The Business of Touring” and “Lawyers, Guns and Money.” During the evening, over 150 bands will perform at 14 venues around town, including Bar Pink, Soda Bar, Eleven, The Casbah, U31, The Whistle Stop and the Tin Can Ale House. Performing bands include Dead Feather Moon, Family Wagon, Ghetto Blaster, Gregory Page, Jamuel Saxon, Low Volts, Erika Da- vies, Pinback, Retox, Sculpins, The Heavy Guilt, The Howls and The New Kinetics. Playing the Music Thing for the first time as a group is Hills Like El- ephants, fresh off winning the award for Best New Artist at this year’s San Diego Music Awards. “As a local artist, it’s always nice to be involved in any sort local festivi- ties, especially when they’re incorpo- rating touring acts from out of town as well,” said Sean Davenport, lead singer of Hills Like Elephants. Saying they planned on making their performance a “big night,” Davenport was coy about what the band had planned. “There will be lots of energy, lots of sweat, lots of whiskey and a couple of surprises. We may bring some new accessories and toys for effectual purposes,” he said. “It will be epic.” Davenport is not the only local musician that is excited to be a part of the festival. “Watching the event grow over the last few years and bring in bigger and better bands definitely makes it a cool thing to be a part of,” said John Cooper, guitarist and lead singer of the Howls. The Howls will 16 San Diego Uptown News | Aug. 31-Sept. 13, 2012 MUSIC www.sdcnn.com

tune-in...to The Financial Advisors Radio Series Every Saturday at 8am On AM 600 KOGO Helping You Plan Your Financial Future Opportunistic Investments in Real Estate The Burning of Rome will participate in this year’s Music Thing. (Photo by Rebecca Joelson) for Current Income and Growth Potential We didn’t start the fire Fresh off a SDMA award, The Burning of Rome previews their new album Educational Workshops The other band members be prepared for another stage in By Logan Broyles joined Traub five years ago the evolution of our sound,” he Thursday, September 6th SDUN Reporter “through overlapping groups said. “This album will be differ- of friends and musicians in San ent than anything they’ve heard Noon and 6:30 pm It can be hard to tie The Diego,” he said. The current from us thus far.” Burning of Rome down into a group consists of Joe Aguilar on The Burning of Rome won specific genre. Their music has guitar and vocals, Aimee Jacobs the award for Best Alterna- Make reservations at website or been described as a mash up of on keyboards and vocals, Lee tive at this year’s San Diego indie rock, punk and electronic, Williams on drums and Colin Music Awards, held Aug. 12, phone number below with some dark Goth influences. Kohl on bass guitar. and Traub said he appreci- The band is also known for a Their debut album with ated knowing the award came fashion sense that is straight out Surfdog Records, titled “With directly from fans. of the mind of Hollywood direc- Us,” is set for release Sept. 18. “It’s rewarding to know tune in to: tor Tim Burton, as well as their The record’s first single, “Ballad that the category we were in animated onstage performances, of an Onion Sprout,” has already was determined strictly by AM 600 KOGO News & Talk Radio one of which included bringing begun garnering praise from the votes from the public. 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By Anthony King ing stage. The production also the evening went to Broadway two-year run, most recently causes, in a way that we can SDUN Editor incorporates images of art – Cares, which then distributes with another benefit concert through entertaining and photos of paintings created by the money to AIDS and HIV held their last week in San music,” Forbach said, “it’s the Broadway San Diego con- Victor Hugo, the author of the organizations nationally. Francisco, just least we can do.” tinues their 2012 season with book on which the original play “I had complied letters of before the show Forbach said he is looking the classic “Les Misérables,” was based – projected on stage appreciation from all of these came to San forward to being in San Diego, which opened Tuesday, Aug. to help dramatize the story. different groups saying how Diego. even for the short amount 28 for a six-show run, ending “Everything is gritty and Broadway Cares helped their “I of time. Performances run Sunday, Sept. 2. The tour, cel- very real, very raw. The emo- organization stay afloat and think any through Sept. 2: Friday at 7:30 ebrating the 25th anniversary tion is very high,” Forbach thrive,” Forbach said. “We time we can p.m.; Saturday at 2 and 7:30 of the Cameron Mackintosh said. “Its much more thematic had people read those bring atten- p.m.; and Sunday at 1 and 6 p.m. production, began in 2010 and and epic in scope than that letters throughout tion to these All performances are at the San represents a minimalist turn the evening. It was a Diego Civic Theatre, located at new direction in table [staging]. pretty poignant night.” 1100 Third Ave. For ticket infor- regards to the I don’t think The touring company has mation visit broadwaysd.com or staging, one that anyone has a given back in other ways in its call 619-564-3001.u actor Jason For- second to miss bach said was a the old stage.” big hit. Forbach “We’re show- plays Enjor- ing [audiences] las, the leader something of a group of completely students and new,” he said. revolutionaries Forbach, who is in early 1800s one of a handful Paris, and good of players that Jason Forbach (Courtesy Jason Forbach) friend to Mar- were a part of ius, one of the the original touring company, story’s main characters. The said they did not know what to actor’s previous credits include expect when they began stag- “The Phantom of the Opera,” ing the production. “The Music Teacher” and “As “We were all shocked at the You Like It,” among others. reception we’ve had. It’s like an In addition to his stage audience at a rock concert,” he work, Forbach has also record- said. “I think it is just a testament ed two albums: “A New Lead- to this show. People love this ing Man” and “Remember to show and they love this music.” Dream,” which is a holiday EP The 25th annual production of ‘Les Miserables’ returns with a six-show run. (Courtesy Broadway San Diego) That admiration is one featuring his official foray into reason Broadway San Diego in- song writing. “Remember to cluded it in their season, which Dream” was used as a platform most recently featured “La for a holiday concert in Min- Cage aux Folles,” and follows neapolis, Minn. last December, “Les Misérables” with “Jekyll & which Forbach helped organize Hyde” in early October. as a fundraiser for Broadway “Productions such as these Cares/Equity Fights AIDS. The add vitality to the art commu- concert featured Forbach and nity in San Diego by offering members of the touring “Les exhilarating, fulfilling, top-notch Misérables” cast along with the musicals to those who other- Twin Cities Gay Men’s Chorus. wise would not be able to expe- “I just wanted the oppor- rience a Broadway production,” tunity for the company to get said Carl Thompson, director of together and get into the spirit marketing and business devel- of the holidays,” Forbach said, opment. “We take great pride in adding that he appreciated the contributing to the arts com- opportunity to work with the munity, cultural enhancement Gay Men’s Chorus, meet their and economic development of board members and explore San Diego by bringing people the area. together to experience the thrill “I think everyone in the the- of live theatre.” atrical community feels passion- Part of the 25th anniversary ately about supporting AIDS or- production’s re-conception sees ganizations and finding a cure,” the removal of the iconic rotat- Forbach said. 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From page 1 will also be present. Art San Diego “We are honored will be held at the ART to have the pleasure Balboa Park Activ- to attend Art San ity Center, located ones out of [Los Angeles] and Diego,” said Liu at 2145 Park Blvd. realize the art scene here is just as Chengxuan, Cul- The event begins good, if not better.” tural Media Group Thursday, Sep. 6 Event exhibitors, she said, will representative, in with a VIP recep- come from a wide range of back- a press release. tion. The fair will grounds. They include independent “We will showcase run from noon to 7 artists as well as those represented traditional Chinese p.m. on Sept. 7 and by highly established galleries. painting and arts, 8, and from noon to “We have amazing talent here, made by Chinese Ann Berchtold 5 p.m. on Sept. 9. and my goal is to raise the self great masters. Our (Courtesy Art San Diego) A three-day pass is A sample of work from the ‘Vision: China’ exhibit (Courtesy Art San Diego) esteem of the San Diego art scene as wish is for Chinese and $15 online and $20 at a whole,” Berchtold said. American artists to have in-depth the door. For more information or Art San Diego 2012, she said, will and extensive communication and to purchase advance tickets visit not disappoint. cooperation.” artsandiego-fair.com.u Art San Diego Exhibitors “Balboa Park allows us to give the event a fresh palate,” Berchtold CONTEMPORARY ART | Tasende Gallery | Luis De said. “We’ve broken the show up Jesus Los Angeles | Walter Maciel Gallery | Leslie Sacks Fine into districts and each will have its Art | Leslie Sacks Contemporary |Carter & Citizen | White own community center, its own feel Box Contemporary | McNabb Martin Contemporary Art Gal- and its own color code. Two are dedi- lery | Katherine Cone Gallery | Acuarell Arte Contemporáneo cated to contemporary art, one to | Consorcio de Arte | James Surls Studio | LethBridge Gal- mid-century modern art and another lery | Scott White Contemporary Art | RB Stevenson Gallery will be for solo, spotlight artists.” | Quint Contemporary Art | Susan Street Fine Art Gallery | Councilmember Todd Gloria, Nico Gemmell Gallery | Cardwell Jimmerson Contemporary whose district includes Balboa Park, Art | Artspace Warehouse | Art by Maloney: Steve Maloney | said he could not be more excited Art by Maloney: Yvonne Maloney | Michael Hollis Fine Art | about the expansion of an event that CJ Art Gallery | Gallery ArtLink | Salazar Contemporary Art features so much talent. | LZ Fine Art Galeria | San Diego Art Prize | Artist League | “If you ask 10 people, ‘What is Adriana Budich Contemporary Art | Beyond the Border Gal- art?’, you’ll likely get 10 different lery | Vision China: Cultural Media Group of China | UCSD answers,” Gloria said. “With its Visual Arts Department | Museum of Contemporary Art San contemporary and mid-century Diego | Point Loma Nazarene University’s Department of Art focus, Art San Diego is a great ad- & Design | LAUNCHPAD: Miguel Fernández dition to our local arts and culture CONTEMPORARY FURNITURE DESIGN | Enrique scene. [It] will expose more people Guerrero: Mangle | Micheal Leaf Design Studio | SDSU Fur- to a variety of artists, methods and niture Design Program | Woodbury School of Architecture | disciplines, which will hopefully Dominique Houriet | Curtis Micklish | Marcus Papay lead them to explore our local arts MID-CENTURY & MODERN ART | Folk Art Ships community further.” | K. Nathan Gallery | Objects USA | Mingei International Gloria said he is also pleased to Museum | Grace Lane | Boomerang for Modern | San Diego see the event migrate from down- Museum of Art | Mixture: Modern Furniture | Rodo Padilla town into one of the best-known Art | Palette Contemporary Art | Meyer Fine Art areas within District Three. SOLO ARTISTS | Pelayo Paintings | Dani Dodge | Kir by “Art San Diego should be a great Kendrick | Marie Najera | Wade Harb | Lexington Garrick | fit for Balboa Park,” he said. “The Robert Turner | B Meisel | Ingrid Croce |Andrew Lutz | Ger- Park is already known as the cultural rit Greve hub of our City, and the event looks like it will bring a kind of art and a kind of festival that we don’t always have there.” More than 500 artists as well as over 60 leading galleries will be showcased throughout the three- day event. Attendees can expect to see mediums spanning from contemporary furniture design to video-based works, and everything in between. The ‘Vision: China’ exhibit is presented in part by the Cultural Media Group of “The fair size is intimate and our China. (Courtesy Art San Diego) programming offers a great diversity of art viewing, talks, films, culinary events, and music and dance performances,” Berchtold said. 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