From Houdini to Jolson: The Vaudeville Theaters That Shaped San Diego’s Entertainment Legacy
Pantages Theatre – 1924 (photo courtesy of The San Diego History Center)Before the silver screen, there was vaudeville—the vibrant form of entertainment that captivated audiences with its variety of acts. In early 20th-century San Diego, the vaudeville scene was a dazzling spectacle, offering everyt
San Diego Weekend Guide: Feb. 28-March 2 – Petals & Picnics
Nothing says spring like the Flower Fields at Carlsbad Ranch. (Photo by Chris Stone/Times of San Diego)Spring has sprung … well, OK, we’re jumping the gun. We do that where spring is concerned. But one big sign of the new season rises up this San Diego weekend, and not just because the calendar is f
Two-Time Oscar Winner and ‘French Connection’ Actor Gene Hackman Dies at 95 in New Mexico
As details slowly emerged about the death in New Mexico of legendary actor Gene Hackman, a two-time Oscar winner whose career spanned five decades, tributes poured in from the entertainment world Thursday for a man who was a towering figure in the industry.Hackman, 95, and his wife, 63-year-old Bets
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