The Coronado Island Film Festival (CIFF) will premiere “Tears to a Glass Eye,” a film by Chicago-based writer and director Jack Kenny and produced by Matt Corrado and Emilio Morrone, on Nov. 9 during the festival’s 10th annual celebration. Kenny’s award-winning film starring Chris Browning as Martin Dye and Natasha Henstridge as Dori is among […]
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Avenue of Heroes ceremony returns Nov. 1
The upcoming Avenue of Heroes Ceremony will honor 14 veterans and active-duty service members who currently live in Coronado, or have lived or served in Coronado in the past. The ceremony on Nov. 1 will begin at 10:30 a.m. in the Coronado Performing Arts Center, located at 650 D Ave. The event is free and […]
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Calendar of events for the week of Oct. 24
25 Saturday: The San Diego Flute Guild will perform a fall member’s recital on Saturday, Oct. 25 at 2:30 p.m. in the Winn Room of the Coronado Public Library. The recital will conclude with light refreshments. 26 Sunday: The Coronado Ferry Landing is slated to host a free weekend concert featuring “Captain Morgan Lee” from […]
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Ballot drop boxes open at two Coronado locations
Two locations are available for registered voters in Coronado to drop off their ballot for the 2025 election, at the Coronado Public Library and City Hall. The ballot features Proposition 50, which would replace California’s current independent congressional districting map with a new temporary one drawn by the state legislature. Voters can bring ballots to […]
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Calendar of events for the week of Oct. 17
19 Sunday: The Coronado Ferry Landing is slated to host a free weekend concert at 1 p.m. on Oct. 19 featuring The Moonlight Serenade Orchestra. 21 Tuesday: The San Diego Shakespeare Society will present a staged reading of “Twelfth Night” part two at 6:30 p.m. in the Ruby Room of the Coronado Public Library, directed […]
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‘Alice by Heart’ coming to the Coronado Performing Arts Center
The Coronado School of the Arts’ musical theater and drama conservatory brings “Alice by Heart” to the stage this fall. The opening performance is at 7 p.m. on Oct. 17 at the Coronado Performing Arts Center, with additional showtimes on Oct. 18 at 7 p.m., Oct. 19 at 2 p.m., Oct. 24 at 7 p.m. […]
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Pyet DeSpain, winner of Gordon Ramsay’s Next Level Chef, coming to Coronado
Pyet DeSpain, the first winner of Gordon Ramsay’s Next Level Chef, will present her book “Rooted in Fire” at the Coronado Public Library on Nov. 22 at 3 p.m. DeSpain draws on her roots to blend the traditions of Native American and Mexican foodways with modern culinary creativity, offering private chef services and catering. At […]
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Tracy Tempest receives environmental hero award
Coronado resident Tracy Tempest was recognized by Assemblymember Tasha Boerner for an environmental hero award on Oct. 11. As a community scientist, Tempest was honored for her efforts with endangered East Pacific green sea turtles. “She collects data to emphasize the importance of protecting their foraging area in the San Diego Bay Wildlife Refuge and […]
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Coronado cross country competes in Sundevil Invite
Coronado High cross country standout Morgan Maske placed ninth out of 70 finishers in a three-mile course for the Sundevil Invite on Oct. 4. In the girls’ junior race, Carly DeVore finished 19th, followed by Lily Humphrey (22nd), Maeson Everitt (24th) and Nadia Roos (38th). In the boys’ division, Vincent Russo placed 11th out of […]
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Coronado Island Film Festival announces 2025 lineup
The Coronado Island Film Festival (CIFF) announced its 2025 official film lineup, marking its milestone 10th anniversary. Over five days (Nov. 5-9), CIFF will present a slate of more than 130 films across narrative features, documentaries, short films and Academy Award-contending titles. The Leonard Maltin Industry Tribute Gala, hosted by celebrated film critic and historian […]
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Sharp Coronado Hospital to host free drive-up flu shot clinic
Sharp Coronado Hospital will hold one more free flu shot clinic on Oct. 28 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Community members are welcome to drive-up, walk-up or bike-up to get a flu shot, administered by Southwestern College nursing students. Standard dose vaccines will be available at 255 Soledad Place while supplies last. Additionally, Flublok, a CDC-recommended […]
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Calendar of events for the week of Oct. 3
5 Sunday: The Coronado Fire and Police Departments are planning to host a public safety open house to kick off National Fire Prevention Week on Oct. 5. From 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., community members can visit the area between the fire station on Sixth Street and the police department on Seventh Street and D […]
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Calendar of events for the week of Oct. 10
15 Wednesday: The Coronado Public Library, in partnership with the Coronado Island Film Festival, presents Film Forum Coronado, taking place the first and third Wednesday of each month at 6 p.m. in the library’s Winn Room. Film expert Ralph DeLauro provides a brief introduction to each film and leads a discussion afterwards, often including pointers […]
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Nominations open for 2026 Community READ title
The Coronado Public Library is accepting book suggestions for the 2026 Community READ program from Oct. 1 through Oct. 15. Celebrating its 10th year, the Community READ program aims to bring the community together around one book with conversations and events in March of 2026. The winning title will be announced in January. Community members […]
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Cellist Sophie Webber to perform classical pieces with a twist
Cellist Sophie Webber will perform classical pieces with her own twist on Friday Oct. 24 at 1 p.m. as the Coronado Public Library’s Autumn Concert Series continues. Webber is an internationally-acclaimed soloist, chamber musician, arts activist and educator. She has released three albums — “Escape: Bach’s Six Suites for Solo Cello” (2018), “B2C: Bach to […]
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Pianist Phil Dannels to blend classical and contemporary styles at October concert
Phil Dannels, a pianist, composer and tenor, will bring a dynamic blend of classical artistry and lyrical expression to the Coronado Public Library on Friday, Oct. 17 at 1 p.m. Dannels studied music at Point Loma Nazarene University. He has been heard in recital throughout the United States and has performed as a soloist at […]