Sign up for our eNewsletterCamden Weisbruch says he has “always had a heart for business.” It is a trait that led the La Mesa resident to enroll in The School for Entrepreneurship & Technology (SET) High in Serra Mesa rather than a local school like Helix or Grossmont. And it is what drove the high school sophomore to start his own music business company called BeatGrid.
By Jen Lothspeich
When I moved from La Mesa to Normal Heights four years ago, I thought I was going to reside in a hotbed for live music, as I’d be walk-ably close to Adams Avenue and North Park with their plentiful venues and numerous street fairs.
Little did I know La Mesa was going to experience a live-music renaissance of its own, with an up-and-coming culinary scene to boot.
By David Dixon One of the fresh aspects about San Diego Musical Theatre’s production of the 1990s-themed musical, “Pump Up the Volume,” is the casting of up-and-coming performers. Seven players take part in a revue that features renditions of songs from the likes of Celine Dion, Destiny’s Child, U2, Jennifer Lopez and Boyz II Men. […]
By Jeff Clemetson | Editor
Three years ago, San Carlos resident Bonnie Deming was at a hair salon appointment when two women, Louise Smith and Tobie Scheibel, told her she had to be in the San Diego Follies.
The then 80-year-old was skeptical at first but after a bit of soul searching and looking back on her life as a dancer — in high school she performed in Balboa Park, as a teacher she taught her students folk dances, and in Mrs. San Diego and Mrs. California contests performing Hawaiian dances — Demming decided to audition.
Local singer gets a shot on ‘The Voice’
By Joyell Nevins
Michael Sanchez has gone from being a hometown piano player to a nationwide name — thanks to a load of talent, a dose of gumption, and Alicia Keyes.
The La Mesa resident is part of Team Alicia on season 11 of NBC’s “The Voice,” the singing competition. Tune in this Monday and Tuesday, Oct. 31 and Nov. 1, at 8 p.m. to watch him in the Knockout round. This is the final phase before the show goes live.
Gallery Views ‘Four of a Kind’ Saturday, Nov. 5–Friday, Dec. 2 Mission Trails Regional Park Foundation is presenting this exhibition featuring four award-winning photographers: Janine Free, Jill Rowe, Kirk Sullivan and Jennifer Wolf.
Gallery Views ‘Workers Working’ Through Tuesday, Sept. 13 This district-wide faculty art exhibition will feature works from teachers at both Grossmont and Cuyamaca community colleges. The artwork showcased will represent the various disciplines used in both school’s art departments.
heART of Mt. Helix Saturday, Aug. 13 The annual arts event at Mt. Helix Park features local restaurants; craft beers and wine; live music and art demonstrations; and a fundraising auction for the Mt. Helix Foundation.
MUSIC NOTES Spring Harp Festival XVII Saturday, March 26 This annual festival showcases and promotes appreciation for the harmonica.
Canadian country star to perform at Sycuan Casino By J.S. Anderson Eight-time Canadian Country Music Association winner Terri Clark is coming to Sycuan Casino on March 3 at 8 p.m.