The Coronado Public Library has a different musician scheduled to perform each Friday at 1 p.m. from Sept. 5 and through Oct. 31, as part of its 13th annual Autumn Concert Series. The first concert on Sept. 5 will feature a performance by Jeremy Kurtz-Harris, principal bassist for the San Diego Symphony, in the Winn […]
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Sharp Coronado Hospital announces national recognition award
The caregivers and staff at Sharp Coronado Hospital’s emergency department have been nationally recognized. The emergency department at Sharp Coronado Hospital is a first time recipient of the 2025 Lantern Award, recognizing leadership, education, advocacy and research in emergency medicine. Sharp Coronado is among 96 emergency departments in the country to receive the award. “Receiving […]
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Calendar of events for the week of Aug. 29
30 Saturday: The Avanti Flute Choir is scheduled to perform a summer concert at the Coronado Public Library at 3 p.m., featuring classical and pop music. 3 Wednesday: The Coronado Public Library, in partnership with the Coronado Island Film Festival, presents Fillm Forum Coronado, taking place the first and third Wednesday of each month at […]
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Calendar of events for the week of Sept. 5
7 Sunday: Art in the Park is scheduled to take place in Spreckels Park on June 15 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. More than 50 top artists in San Diego County, in every genre, will display their artwork, providing the community the chance to converse directly with the artists. 9 Tuesday: Crafty hour is […]
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Hidden in plain sight: Coronado’s thriving nightlife scene
I’ll be honest, when I got assigned to write a story on Coronado’s nightlife, I wasn’t feeling very confident. In my mind there was no way a town with an average age of 41.9 would know how to get down, but boy was I wrong. I started my Wednesday night at McP’s Irish Pub and […]
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Calendar of events for the week of Aug. 22
26 Tuesday: Adults and seniors are invited to attend a lecture on artificial intelligence in the Coronado Public Library’s Winn Room at 6 p.m. on Aug. 26. The lecture will explore how AI is reshaping the world, from daily liife to cutting-edge technology. 29 Friday: Each month, the Coronado Public Library invites community members to […]
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Coronado Philharmonia Orchestra kicks off new season
The Coronado Philharmonia Orchestra is scheduled to launch its 2025–26 season with a vibrant concert that celebrates the power of youth on Sept. 6 at 7 p.m. at the Coronado Performing Arts Center. The performance, titled “Beethoven’s 5th Symphony + Youth Performance,” will take audiences on a journey through Beethoven’s Symphony No. 5 in C […]
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Performances of ‘A Ghost Tale for Mr. Dickens’ hit the stage in December
In partnership with the city, the Coronado Junior Arts League presents “A Ghost Tale for Mr. Dickens” on Dec. 13 and 14, directed by resident director and artistic trustee Wilfred Paloma. After 10 weeks of rehearsals, 24 Coronado kids are ready to take the stage with this holiday musical. The production offers a magical take on Victorian […]
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Calendar of events for the week of Aug. 15
17 Sunday: Art in the Park will take place in Spreckels Park on Aug. 17 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. More than 50 top artists in San Diego County, in every genre, will display their artwork, providing the community the chance to converse directly with the artists. 17 Sunday: The Suenamis are scheduled to […]
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Rob Thorsen Trio to perform Aug. 22
Led by veteran bassist and educator Rob Thorsen, the Rob Thorsen Trio will perform a free concert featuring a blend of swing, soul and jazz at 1 p.m. on Aug. 22 at the Coronado Public Library. A fixture of the Southern California jazz scene, Thorsen is known for his dynamic range, expressive style and dedication […]
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Art Outside the Box project reimagines Orange Avenue’s utility boxes
Coronado’s utility boxes along Orange Avenue have gotten a new look, drawing inspiration from the location’s storied past. The utility boxes lining Coronado’s Orange Avenue had been decorated with colorful, imaginative art created by local students since 2015. The goal was to enhance the Emerald Isle’s main street with a sense of community, history and […]
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An afternoon of opera at the library
Internationally trained soprano Gabriella Rodmac is scheduled to take the stage at the Coronado Public Library on Aug. 16 at 2 p.m., for an afternoon of opera. Her performance titled, “The Girl From the West” will feature a selection of Spanish boleros, highlights from “West Side Story” and classic Italian favorites. Rodmac will be accompanied […]
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Calendar of events for the week of Aug. 8
10 Sunday: Coronado Promenade Concerts’ summer series is scheduled to continue on Aug. 10 with a performance by BETAMAXX, a band that specializes in ’80s hits. 13 Wednesday: The Coronado Public Library, in collaboration with the Silver Strand Youth Center, hosts events for all ages every Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. throughout the summer. On Aug. […]
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Glenn Kramer performs this week at Coronado Public Library
Pianist Glenn Kramer will take the stage at the Coronado Public Library on Aug. 8 as part of summer festival concert series. The performance will showcase pieces ranging from jazz standards to Broadway favorites, along with audience participation activities like music bingo and name that tune. Kramer has lived in San Diego for the past […]
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Taste of Coronado returns in October
The Coronado Junior Woman’s Club announced the return of the 16th annual Taste of Coronado, set to take place on Wednesday, Oct. 8. The event serves as a self-guided tour bringing an anticipated 800 attendees to Coronado to explore the local culinary landscape — with innovative dishes, refreshing drinks, shopping booths, live music and more. This year, a portion […]