San Diego Poetry Slam Team Prepares for National Competition
On Monday, July 11th, over 350 people gathered to witness the San Diego Poetry Slam “Battle for San Diego” at Queen Bee’s Art and Cultural Center in North Park. The poetry competition featured the San...
View ArticleOne Life to Live Actor Hits the Old Globe: A Conversation with Actor Timothy...
Interview by Michael Taylor What do preachers and actors have in common? A lot, says actor Timothy D. Stickney, who has been performing the role of Banquo in the Old Globe’s production of “Macbeth”...
View ArticleMarvel Universe Has A New Wiz Kid And She’s A Black Girl
[VIBE.COM] Today in #blackgirlmagic news, Lunella Lafayette was introduced at the San Diego Comic Con as the smartest person in Marvel Universe. Moon Girl, as she has been aptly named, is 9 years old,...
View ArticleThe Observatory North Park San Diego
Lil Uzi Vert with Rob $tone The Observatory North Park San Diego, CA Thursday Aug 11, 2016 Show: 7:00 PM Doors: 6:00 PM All Ages GET TICKETS This event is open to all ages. All guests under the age...
View ArticleSleeptrain Amphitheater
August 25th, 2016 Outcry Tour feat. Hillsong Worship Thursday, 6:30 p.m. August 27th, 2016 Snoop Dog and Wiz Khalifa (feat. Kevin Gates, Jhene Aiko, Casey Veggies, DJ Drama)...
View ArticleSan Diego Slam Poetry Team Finishes Second in the Nation
By Staff Writer On Friday, August 6th the San Diego Poetry Slam Team preformed on final stage of the National Poetry Slam competition. Hundreds gathered at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta,...
View ArticleValley View Casino
Sunday, October 16th R. Kelly Doors open at 7:00 p.m Show starts at 8:00 p.m. Price: $69- $109 R. Kelly is a popular American R&B singer-songwriter and record producer best known for his...
View ArticleViejas Arena at Aztec Bowl San Diego State University
MIGUEL Nostalgic for the Present Tour Wednesday, Oct 5 2016 7:00 PM VIEJAS ARENA San Diego, California – United States Miguel VIP Meet & Greet Upgrade Package ($135.00) Each Miguel VIP Meet &...
View ArticleJacobs Music Center’s Copley Symphony Hall
Alessia Cara in San Diego October 18, 2016 Tuesday 7:30 PM GET TICKETS ————————————————————————————————————————– Ms.Lauryn Hill November 1, 2016 Tuesday, 6:00 PM GET TICKETS
View ArticleUpcoming Event to Show Why ‘Black Girlz Rock’
By Edward Henderson Black Girl Magic is a real thing. I see it every day. The smile on a black woman alone, even during a time when mass media hasn’t given them a reason to, can illuminate an entire...
View ArticleSAN DIEGO SALUTES THEATRE ADVOCATES SEEMA SUEKO AND VICTORIA HAMILTON
By Barbara Smith – Contributing Writer Two of San Diego’s art legends, Seema Sueko and Victoria Hamilton, were honored on Friday for their work in bringing diversity, imagination, inclusion and...
View ArticleMake ‘The Get Down’ Your Next Netflix Binge
By Edward Henderson There are infinite options for an enjoyable weekend in San Diego. The beach. A fancy restaurant. Gaslamp District. But if you’re like me, comfortable pajamas, tangled bedsheets,...
View ArticleThChrch Provides Safe Haven for Local Artists
By Jaleesa Johnson As a comedian, I’m no stranger to fear. Specifically, fear of the unknown. Will this joke land? Will the audience hate my nasally voice? Will someone throw a tomato at me? Each new...
View ArticlePoetry Events
Monday's Poetry Events San Diego Poetry Slam (2nd Monday’s 8 p.m. – 10 p.m.) Queen Bee’s Art and Culture Center 3925 Ohio St, San Diego, CA 92104 $5.00 Entry Tuesday's Poetry Events Neo-Soul Tuesdays...
View ArticleBroadway Star Leaves The Color Purple for October Sky at the Old Globe: An...
Kevyn Morrow is an accomplished actor, dancer, and singer, whose triple-threat talent was orig-inally fostered in the unlikely city of Omaha, Nebraska. In addition to his work in film and televi-sion,...
View ArticleMeet Ryan Anthony – The People’s Emcee
By Alex Vega Summer 2016 is in full swing. Your favorite ice cream truck in neighborhoods like Encanto and Skyline start serving a rediscovered need. But as temperatures rise, so do violent crime...
View ArticleCBCF To Honor Cicely Tyson, Richard Roundtree and Dionne Warwick with...
By Freddie Allen WASHINGTON—The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, Incorporated (CBCF) announced that legendary actors Cicely Tyson, Richard Roundtree, and music icon Dionne Warwick will accept...
View ArticleWATCH: New Hidden Figures Trailer Starring Taraji P. Henson, Octavia Spencer...
Watch the new trailer for #HiddenFigures, based on the incredible untold true story. Starring Taraji P. Henson, Octavia Spencer & Janelle Monáe. In theaters this January. HIDDEN FIGURES is the...
View ArticleQ&A with Local Comedian: Marcus Givan
By Jaleesa Johnson Photo courtesy of CoCo Joe Productions After performing stand-up comedy for just 14 months, local comedian Marcus Givan has already landed his first TV credit. On September 1st,...
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