• Books vs. boardwalks: The college that almost shaped Pacific Beach,Debbie L. Sklar • Times of San Diego

    Books vs. boardwalks: The college that almost shaped Pacific Beach

    San Diego College of Letters, Pacific Beach, circa 1888 — a bold early vision for the community. (Photo via Wikipedia/Public Domain) Did you know Pacific Beach was once envisioned as San Diego’s center of learning? In 1888, the San Diego College of Letters opened in a grand building near what is now

    MORE

  • Eight concerts to see in San Diego this week,Matthew Lickona • Special for Times of San Diego

    Eight concerts to see in San Diego this week

    Once again, our man Sgt. Tiki has surveyed the musical landscape and selected the best of what’s happening locally for your musical enjoyment and edification.Whether your tastes run to classic country, classical chamber, or sludge metal, you’ll find something to satisfy your auditory appetite. Rodne

    MORE

  • Duo Years Around The Sun aims to capture ‘transcendent sentimental beauty’ in new album,Steve Anderson • Special to Times of San Diego

    Duo Years Around The Sun aims to capture ‘transcendent sentimental beauty’ in new album

    L-R, Ronnie Dudek and Dylan Raasch of the songwriting duo Years Around the Sun. (Photo courtesy of Dudek) At a party in 2004, Ronnie Dudek saw Dylan Raasch, a bassist who was playing in bands within his friend circle. Dudek didn’t know Raasch, but when he saw him play music he knew he wanted to crea

    MORE