July/August 2017 Calendar of Events
THEATER Lamb’s Players Theatre presents: Through July 30 Big Fish All his life Edward Bloom has told stories – big stories about mermaids, giants, witches and one very large catfish. But now, his son...
View ArticleGranny flats get a big boost from the state
Granny flats get a big boost from the state By Kris Grant In an effort to curb California’s housing crisis, the state introduced new laws this year that open the door to more backyard guesthouses and...
View ArticleReel fun ahead!
Reel fun ahead! Village Theatre turns 70 as the island gears up for second annual film festival By Samantha Bey Grab the popcorn, because this fall is an exciting time for cinema in Coronado! The...
View ArticleSeven savvy design trends
Seven savvy design trends Influenced by everything from Uber to Airbnb, home design reflects the times in which we live. By Kris Grant Once a year, more than 10,000 builders, architects, appliance...
View ArticleNew twist on an old favorite
New twist on an old favorite Creative menu shines at Maretalia, formerly Vigilucci’s By Samantha Bey Buon appetito! Maretalia Ristorante has replaced the venerable Vigilucci’s, and while the best of...
View ArticleFixer uppers
Chip and Joanna Gaines reviving homes and civic pride in Texas hometown Welcome to Waco… smack dab in the heart of Texas and the home of the hit HGTV series “Fixer Upper.” For four seasons now, Chip...
View ArticleThe Coronado View On… Style
The Coronado View On…Style by Samantha Bey From clothes to home décor, your surroundings can be vibrant forms of self-expression. Here’s how several Coronadans express their personal style. “Part of...
View ArticleSeptember/ October 2017 Calendar of Events
THEATER Lamb’s Players Theatre presents: Through Sept 24 The Explorer’s Club A hilarious story of a Victorian men’s club beset by women, poisonous snakes, exotic plants, bartending savages and crazed...
View ArticleJames Stockdale: Philosophical fighter pilot
By: Christine Donovan Editors note: The Vietnam War has been brought back into Americans’ consciousness with the 18-hour Ken Burns and Lynn Novick series on PBS. Upward of 500,000 servicemen and a few...
View ArticleBarrio Logan – California Cultural District
By Samantha Bey Only two decades ago, the Barrio Logan neighborhood, just on the east side of the Coronado Bridge, wasn’t quite the bustling enclave of art galleries, music and food that it’s become...
View ArticleA Passion for Philanthropy
Part of the fun of wealth is giving it away! By Kris Grant This is the perfect time to think about philanthropy — after all, it’s the season of giving and charitable giving often gives you a little...
View ArticleFair Trade Décor brings global goods to Coronado
By Kris Grant Just in time for Christmas, Fair Trade Décor is opening at 828 Orange Ave., offering unique, eco-friendly, handmade goods from 45 countries. The store’s owners, Elizabeth and Jude...
View ArticleGold-Star Mom pens children’s books in memory of Charles Keating IV
By Kris Grant Gold Star mom Krista Keating-Joseph has always been a runner. She won an Arizona state medal for the mile in high school and a scholarship for cross country to the University of Arizona...
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