Cover Story

Cover Story — April 2012

April 21, 2012 · Leave a Comment 

Social Network Guru UCSD professor reveals the power of human connections UC San Diego Professor James Fowler By Delle Willett James Fowler’s elementary teacher wrote on his report card, “Does not play well with others.” 
Thirty years later, playing with others is what James does best. James Fowler grew up in a small Oklahoma town, not very happy. Even though he had a very supportive family, he never felt connected to his peers. “I was such a big outlier in terms of the things I was interested in.” Add to that, the town was very religious and critical of his lack of participation in... [Read the full story]

Features

Theater

May 9, 2012 · Leave a Comment 

THEATER Michael Jacson Impersonator Performs in San Diego Michael Jackson impersonator Devra Gregory will perform her one-woman show, “WoMan In The Mirror, A Dancer’s Journey,” on May 18-20 at the 10th Avenue Theatre, 930 10th Ave. in Downtown San Diego. Tickets are $20. Performances are at 8 p.m. on Friday and Saturday and at 2 p.m. on Sunday. For tickets, call (800) 838-3006. Devra Gregory is a local San Diego woman who began her dance career in ballet with The San Diego Ballet Co. and The California Ballet Co., expanding into several types of dance from jazz to burlesque to Sea World... [Read the full story]

San Diego Scene

Lyceum Theatre Gallery hosts Art of Photography Show

September 14, 2011 · Leave a Comment 

The seventh annual Art of Photography Show, a judged competition featuring the works of photographers from around the world, is now in exhibition at the Lyceum Theatre Gallery in Downtown’s Horton Plaza. The judge for the competition is Anne M. Lyden, associate curator of the Department of Photographs at the J. Paul Getty Museum in Los Angeles. Lyden selected 109 photographs for the exhibition in which more than 15,400 entries were received. Entries came from 72 countries. Artists chosen by Lyden represent 25 countries. A total of $10,000 will be awarded to the top 15 artists selected by Lyden. The... [Read the full story]

Columns

Regents Bank: A Most Trusted Brand

April 26, 2012 · Leave a Comment 

Regents Bank Named One of San Diego’s Most Trusted Brands Regents Bank motto is “here today and here tomorrow.”  Founded in 2001 by local banking professionals, Regents Bank attributes its customer trust to its steadfastness and reliability. The bank was named one of San Diego’s most trusted brands in 2012 by SD METRO magazine. During periods of economic difficulty, while many banks in the county were sold and changed their brand name, Regents Bank remained. Earlier this year, in a deal with Grandpoint Capital Inc., Regents Bank was put in a stronger financial position, making it... [Read the full story]

Side Stories

Lyceum Theatre Gallery hosts Art of Photography Show

September 14, 2011 · Leave a Comment 

The seventh annual Art of Photography Show, a judged competition featuring the works of photographers from around the world, is now in exhibition at the Lyceum Theatre Gallery in Downtown’s Horton Plaza. The judge for the competition is Anne M. Lyden, associate curator of the Department of Photographs at the J. Paul Getty Museum in Los Angeles. Lyden selected 109 photographs for the exhibition in which more than 15,400 entries were received. Entries came from 72 countries. Artists chosen by Lyden represent 25 countries. A total of $10,000 will be awarded to the top 15 artists selected by Lyden. The... [Read the full story]

Dining Column

Addison — The Grand Del Mar, ‘Fit for Royalty’

July 19, 2011 · Leave a Comment 

By David Rottenberg Ever wonder what it would be like to live like a king? With the recent marriage between William and Kate (now Duke and Duchess of Cambridge), there has been a renewed interest in royalty. Many little girls worldwide now have fantasized of marrying a prince and have dreamed of living in a palace, where staff fulfilled every wish, where every desire was gratified. There’s a shortage of princes (William has only one brother) so marriage may not be the road to the castle. But one can get a taste of the good life (no pun intended) by dining at Addison, located at The Grand Del... [Read the full story]

Features

Theater

THEATER Michael Jacson Impersonator Performs in San Diego Michael Jackson impersonator Devra Gregory will perform her one-woman show, “WoMan In The Mirror, A Dancer’s Journey,” on May 18-20 at the 10th Avenue Theatre, 930 10th Ave. in Downtown San Diego. Tickets are $20. Performances are at 8 p.m. on Friday...

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Auto

New car review: 2012 Range Rover Evoque By Eric Peters James Bond’s Walther PPK was a lot like the new Range Rover Evoque: Compact, elegant — but very capable when called upon. Ditto the Evoque. There’s a small but potent (and efficient) turbo’d four under the hood. Almost 30 MPG on the road and 0-60 in seven...

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Theater

THEATER REVIEW Globe’s ‘Room’ Offers Full Frontal View By Marianne Regan SPOILER ALERT: The Old Globe’s current world-premier production “A Room With A View” shows its audience much more than just a pretty new musical. I wasn’t expecting the full monty in this Edwardian rom-com, but there you have...

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