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Movie nights at the Coronado Ferry Landing
The Coronado Island Film Festival (CIFF), in partnership with the Coronado Ferry Landing and Moonlight Events, is presenting another outdoor movie night on June 28—this time, featuring “Top Gun: Maverick.” “At CIFF, we cherish the opportunity to bring free programming to our community,” Merridee Book, the CEO and artistic director of CIFF, said. “There’s nothing […]
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Coronado Island Film Festival presents ‘Blazing Saddles’
The Coronado Island Film Festival is showing “Blazing Saddles,” with Mel Brooks in two roles, at Village Theatre on June 26. The film is a 1974 black comedy Western satire. “Blazing Saddles” is directed and co-written by Brooks. It is set in the early 1970s. Brooks himself appears in the film as Dom Deluise. The […]
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Capt. Eric Skalski assumes title of Bull Frog
Capt. Eric Skalski officially assumed the title of the Naval Special Warfare (NSW) community’s 19th Bull Frog on May 1. Skalski, the deputy commander of Commander Task Force 66, succeeded retired Cmdr. Joseph Burns, who had served as NSW’s 18th Bull Frog since Jan. 19, 2023, until his recent retirement. The Bull Frog title is […]
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Willie Mays Appreciation: The ‘Say Hey Kid’ inspired generations with talent and exuberance
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Long after “The Catch” and his 660 home runs, and the daring sprints around the bases with his hat falling off, Willie Mays could still command a room like no other. Mays was a frequent visitor to the downtown ballpark in San Francisco at 24 Willie Mays Plaza with his statue […]
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Coronado Adult Co-Ed Softball League accepting registrations
It’s time to get the ball rolling for summer and join the Adult Co-Ed Softball League in Coronado. The league starts June 23rd with a 3-pitch, self-pitch league every Sunday. The games will be played at 9 a.m., 10 a.m. and 11 a.m. at Tidelands Park with the deadline to register being June 17. If […]
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Coronado kicks off July 4th with Crown City Classic Run
The city of Coronado has announced its plans for celebrating the 4th of July with a parade, fireworks display, live music and more. The festivities will begin early in the morning on July 4 with the Crown City Classic Run, which will take place along Orange Avenue. The 7 a.m. run is open to those […]
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Emerald C Gallery hosting special event
The Emerald C Gallery in Coronado is set to host a unique event titled “With Love from Ipanema” on June 22. Explore the passion and beauty of a captivating range of jewelry made from exquisite Brazilian gems. The event will feature renowned artist Jenna Raskin Moreines, known for her inspirational and uplifting heart paintings and […]
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Coronado Unified receives $1M state grant to enhance biomedical and environmental pathways
Coronado Unified was recently awarded a $1 million Golden State Pathways Program (GSPP) grant from the California Department of Education. The grant money will help fund the continued development of robust pathways, specifically supporting the enhancement of the district’s biomedical health pathway and the development of a new interdisciplinary environmental studies pathway. “We are excited […]
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Author luncheon with Dawn Tripp
Dawn Tripp will discuss her new book, “Jackie” at an intimate ticketed luncheon on June 21 at the Coronado Public Library at 11 a.m. The novel shares the mesmerizing story of Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, a woman who forged her legacy out of grief and shaped history even as she lived it. For a $40 ticket, […]
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Fresco-secco mural discovered in the ballroom of the Hotel Del
Glued to the ceiling with a wallpaper paste, a fabric shrouded the Hotel Del Coronado’s ballroom foyer for almost a century. This effort to hide any extra detail was a product of the 1930s, an era which celebrated a monochrome style, according to David Marshall, a preservation expert for Heritage Architecture & Planning. While the […]
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Coronado recognized as one of top 50 meeting destinations
Coronado was named as one of the top 50 meeting destinations in 2024 by Cvent, a software company used by meeting planners to plan conventions, group events and conferences. The island earned the rank of 39th best among over 12,000 destinations graded by Cvent. Rankings were determined by the number of request-for-proposals (RFPs) sent by […]
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‘Little Mermaid Jr.’ coming to the Coronado Performing Arts Center
Islander Youth Theater and the CoSA foundation will present their newest production, “Little Mermaid Jr.” on June 10 and June 11 at 7 p.m. at the Coronado Performing Arts Center. The two performances, which the students have been preparing for since March, will feature students from kindergarten to eighth grade. Tickets are $10 and are […]
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Student art celebrates Earth Month at the Coronado Public Library
Excited elementary school students lined the sidewalk beside the Coronado Public Library Tennis Courts to begin their walk around the 2024 Coronado High School Chalk Walk. Placed in different sections of the library walkways, dozens of Coronado High School students kicked off Wednesday morning with music to begin decorating the cement floors with bright chalk. […]
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New York Times bestselling author Carley Fortune coming to Coronado
New York Times bestselling author Carley Fortune is coming to Coronado to discuss her newest book title, “This Summer Will Be Different,” with television personality Hannah Brown. The event will take place at the Coronado Performing Arts Center on June 17 at 6 p.m. and is presented by the Friends of the Coronado Public Library […]
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Coronado Playhouse presents ‘Nine’
“Nine,” the iconic musical adaptation of Federico Fellini’s classic film “8½,” has captivated audiences worldwide with its timeless tale of love, creativity and self-discovery. Although rarely produced due to its sheer scale, the musical has left an indelible mark on the world of theater, transcending generations with its unforgettable score. Coronado Playhouse will introduce audiences […]