Voting is open through Dec. 15 to choose a book title winner for the 10th annual Coronado Community READ program. Each year, the Coronado Public Library hosts the program to encourage discussion and participation in community-building events centered around the theme of a book title, selected by the community. The five finalists this year, in […]
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Celebrating human resilience through dance
The Coronado School of the Arts (CoSA) Conservatory of Classical and Contemporary Dance is preparing performances of “Threads of Resilience,” a showcase of original dance works that explore personal transformation and strength. The performance takes the stage on Dec. 12 and Dec. 13 at 7 p.m. at the Coronado Performing Arts Center at 650 D […]
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Calendar of events for the week of Dec. 5
7 Sunday: The Coronado Island Film Festival’s student classic film series is scheduled to present a family movie screening of “Scrooge” at 1 p.m. on Dec. 7 at the Coronado Public Library. The screening will be followed by an announcement of the 2026 slate of films for the series exploring “The Art of Adaptation.” Program […]
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San Diego Bay Parade of Lights returns to Coronado Ferry Landing
Displays channeling the spirit of “An out of this world Christmas” theme will visit the Coronado Ferry Landing ahead of the winter holiday this December. Returning for its 55th year, the San Diego Bay Parade of Lights will bring 80 festive water vessels from the boating community to honor this year’s theme and illuminate the […]
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Calendar of events for the week of Nov. 28
30 Sunday: The Coronado Ferry Landing is slated to host a free weekend concert from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. featuring Dave Preston & the Grownups. 3 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 […]
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Coronado Island Film Festival’s Student Classic Film Series presents ‘Scrooge’
On Dec. 7 at 1 p.m. in the Coronado Public Library’s Winn Room, the Coronado Island Film Festival (CIFF) Student Classic Film Series is scheduled to host a family-friendly movie screening of “Scrooge.” The movie is a 1951 British Renown Studios adaptation of Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol.” The screening will be followed by an announcement […]
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Holiday sing-along presented by Coronado Playhouse
In an annual sing-along event, Coronado Playhouse is slated to host “Holiday Cabaret” events on Dec. 19 through Dec. 21. Each year, Coronado Playhouse alumni performers take the stage to sing holiday classics, with plenty of moments for the audience to join in. Performances are scheduled for Dec. 19 and 20 at 7 p.m., along […]
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Coronado School of the Arts Visual Arts Conservatory hosts first-ever fashion show
Coronado School of the Arts Visual Arts Conservatory students are hosting an exhibition of original artwork, live model figure drawings and a student-designed fashion show. The exhibit, titled “All at Once,” will have an opening reception that is free and open to the public on Dec. 11 from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. in the […]
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Virtual event to discuss story of Vietnam War POW Doug Hegdahl
Journalist and historian Marc Leepson will discuss the Vietnam War story of Doug Hegdahl, the youngest and lowest-ranking prisoner of war (POW), at a virtual event on Dec. 3. Leepson is the author of “The Unlikely War Hero: A Vietnam War POW’s Story of Courage and Resilience in Hanoi.” The book dives into Hegdahl’s story […]
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Calendar of events for the week of Nov. 21
22 Saturday: The Coronado Democratic Club welcomes members and guests to its November general meeting on Nov. 22 in the Winn Room of the Coronado Public Library. Doors open at 10:30 a.m. for a brief social and the program, featuring Navy veteran and award-winning podcaster Allison Gill, will begin at 11 a.m. 22 Saturday: Pyet DeSpain, the […]
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Flutist Pam Vliek Martchev to perform on Dec. 5
Flutist Pam Vliek Martchev is slated to perform works spanning musical traditions on Friday, Dec. 5 at 1 p.m. at the Coronado Public Library. In a performance featuring the flute, alto flute and piccolo, Martchev will showcase a diverse lineup of composers including Marin Marais, Eugene Bozza and Sigfrid Karg-Elert. Martchev is a celebrated performer […]
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Morgan Maske qualifies for state cross country meet
Cross country runner Morgan Maske led the charge for Coronado High School at the CIF championships on Nov. 15, finishing in 14th place with a time that qualifies her for the state meet in Fresno on Nov. 29. This marks the third year in a row that Maske has made the trip to Fresno’s Woodward […]
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Deadline to enter holiday Home Front Judging contest is Dec. 7
The Coronado Floral Association is launching a holiday Home Front Judging contest, a new seasonal addition to its long-standing program. Each spring, the association rallies over 150 volunteers to walk Coronado’s neighborhoods and award ribbons to homes with standout gardens and landscaping. One branch of the program is a Fourth of July Home Front Judging […]
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Morgan Maske earns first team status in Eastern League
Coronado cross country runner Morgan Maske placed eighth in the varsity girls race at the Eastern League Championships at Morley Field. This top 10 finish earned her first team status for the Eastern League. Vivian Scott also earned All-League status on the second team with an 18th-place finish. Maesan Everitt was Coronado’s third finisher, followed […]
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Coronado Island Film Festival announces 2025 jury award winners
The Coronado Island Film Festival announced the 2025 Jury Award Winners, honoring outstanding achievements in filmmaking and screenwriting. This year’s honorees represent a blend of creativity, originality and cinematic vision, from emerging student filmmakers to established storytellers. “Celebrating the 2025 Jury Award winners is more than honoring individual achievements — it’s a testament to creativity, […]
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Support local shops at Small Business Saturday
Residents and visitors alike can support local businesses by participating in the Small Business Saturday event on Nov. 29, organized by Coronado MainStreet in collaboration with the Chamber of Commerce and Emerald Keepers. Shoppers can explore boutiques, art galleries and eateries along Orange Avenue and at the Coronado Ferry Landing from 10 a.m. to 5 […]