Coronado Times

A Feast of Words with Richard Lederer
2024-12-14 11:00 - 14:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Coronado Public Library, 640 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Master of wordplay, best-selling language author and U-T language columnist Richard Lederer will inspire, enlighten and amuse with this compendium of linguistic fun and wisdom. In A Feast of Words, he will serve up a veritable banquet of words, from a brief history of English to rib-tickling bloopers and puns. Come prepared to laugh and learn!

Union-Tribune language columnist Richard Lederer is the author of more than 60 books about language, history, and humor, including his best-selling Anguished English series and his current titles, A Feast of Words and American History for Everyone. He is a founding co-host of “A Way With Words,” broadcast on KPBS. Dr. Lederer is the language columnist for The San Diego Union-Tribune. He has been named International Punster of the Year and Toastmasters International’s Golden Gavel winner.
Dr. Lederer will have books available for purchase at the event for those looking to take the linguistic fun home!

Golf Cart Christmas Parade & Grand Opening Party
2024-12-14 16:30 - 21:00 | Star Park, 1100 Star Park Circle, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
The fifth annual Christmas Golf Cart Parade in Coronado! Decorate and light up your carts and cruise around Coronado with your friends, family & neighbors.
Afterwards, please stay for the Coronado Golf Cars new location grand opening party! Join us for a festive celebration at 1331 Orange Ave. Get ready for a jolly good time with music, food, and fun activities. This event is the perfect way to kick off the holiday season with friends and family and to celebrate our new chapter in our new location.
Reserve your tickets separately here.
Parade line-up: 4:30pm
Parade: 5-6pmGrand Opening Party: 6:30-9pm

"Unravel" - A CoSA Dance and Visual Arts Collaboration
2024-12-14 19:00 - 21:30 | Coronado Performing Arts Center, 650 D Avenue, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
The Coronado School of the Arts (CoSA) Dance and Visual Arts Conservatories are teaming up with Safe Harbor to explore wellness and the mind/body connection in two evenings of dance, live art and an exhibition. It’s all happening on Friday, December 13 and Saturday, December 14 at 7 pm in the Coronado Performing Arts Center and lobby.
Tickets are for sale here or at CoSASanDiego.com.
“The evening will be a deeply moving, inspiring, and evocative collision of dance, art and catharsis,” said Gina Sorensen, CoSA Dance Conservatory Chair. “The production will feature performances of original dances by CoSA Dance and live art by CoSA Visual Art as well as an exhibit in the lobby.”

READ MORE:
When Art and Wellness Collide: Original Artwork and Dance Choreographies Featured in CoSA Collaboration with Safe Harbor

Strings of the Season Concert
2024-12-15 13:00 - 14:00 | Coronado Library Winn Room, 640 Orange Avenue, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Experience the season with an enchanting afternoon of classical guitar. From delicate melodies to vibrant rhythms, this performance by Hugo Nogueira will blow you away.

About Hugo Nogueira:
Hugo Nogueira won the 2011 American Guitar Society competition in Los Angeles, California. After attending three prestigious conservatories in Brazil (and studying with one of the most renowned Brazilian guitar pedagogues, Henrique Pinto), he obtained a Bachelor’s degree in Composition in 2007 and a teaching credential in 2010. Hugo continued his studies earning his Master’s Degree in Guitar Performance at Azusa Pacific University. Additionally, he has had masterclasses with world class guitarists such as Ana Vidovic, Jason Vieaux, Scott Tennant, and Marc Teicholz.
Hugo has also participated at guitar festivals such as La Guitarra in San Luis Obispo, Sierra Nevada Guitar Festival, and New Mexico Guitar Festival. In 2012, Hugo Nogueira performed and gave masterclasses at Cal State San Bernardino and University of Redlands. Awarded an assistantship in the fall of 2013, Hugo began to work on his Doctorate in Classical Guitar Performance at UNLV with the internationally acclaimed concert guitarist, Ricardo Cobo.
In 2014 and 2015, Hugo was invited to be part of the guitar competition committee at the Clark County School District, Las Vegas Academy of Arts, and Junior festival in Las Vegas, Nevada.
In the last few years, Hugo has been performing in different states across the U.S such as California, Wyoming, Nevada, New Mexico, Florida, Ohio, Washington DC, and Michigan. In May 2017, Hugo Nogueira graduated with a Doctor of Musical Arts. In 2018, Dr. Nogueira was invited by the South Bay MTAC (Music Teachers’ Association of California) to give a lecture-recital about the Spanish composer, Francisco Tárrega. In following years, Dr. Nogueira performed with in Panamá, Portugal, Brazil, England, USA and Norway. Dr. Nogueira is currently teaching classical guitar at Los Angeles Pierce College, Oxnard College, and Ventura College in Southern California.

San Diego Bay Parade of Lights
2024-12-15 17:30 - 20:00 | San Diego Bay, 200 Marina Park Way, San Diego, CA, 92101, United States
San Diego Bay Parade of Lights. Photo courtesy of Marv Sloben Photography.
The San Diego Bay Parade of Lights is a time-honored holiday tradition brought to San Diego by the boating community. Continuing its long-standing San Diego tradition, the 54th annual parade promises to dazzle and entertain bayfront crowds during two evenings in 2024: December 8 and December 15. Participants in this year’s holiday boat parade will decorate their boats to fit this year’s theme: Peace on Earth.
The parade of lights brings more than 100,000 San Diego residents and visitors to the shores of San Diego Bay each year. The procession of approximately 80 lavishly decorated boats has become one of the most iconic events in the region. There is no cost to view the parade.
San Diego Bay Parade of Lights. Photo courtesy of Marv Sloben Photography.
This year, for the sixth time, the parade will proceed to the pier at Cesar Chavez Park before making the turn to Coronado, giving spectators another area to view the parade.
The procession will start at 5:30 p.m. and will follow the predetermined parade route.
The parade takes approximately one hour to one and a half hours to pass any given point along the parade route. The approximate arrival time of the parade at various locations are:

Shelter Island (start of parade) 5:30 p.m.
Harbor Island 6:15 p.m.
The Embarcadero 6:45 p.m.
Seaport Village 7:15 p.m.
The Pier at Cesar Chavez Park 7:30 p.m.
Ferry Landing on Coronado 7:45 p.m.

Holiday Luncheon for Seniors
2024-12-18 12:30 - 14:00 | John D. Spreckels Center, 1019 Seventh Street, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
The Coronado Senior Association invites all seniors to enjoy a lasagna lunch and festive activities on Wednesday, December 18, from 12:30 to 2 pm. The cost is $5 and you can sign up at the Spreckels Center or call 619-522-7343 to register.
Wear your favorite holiday sweater!
RELATED: Spirit Week at the Spreckels Center

CIFF December Classic Film: “National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation”
2024-12-18 17:00 - 19:30 | Village Theatre, 820 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
As part of its monthly Classic Film Series, Coronado Island Film Festival will present the 1989 John Hughes Christmas comedy classic, “National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation,” on Wednesday, Dec. 18 at 5:30 p.m. Doors open at 5 p.m. for a complimentary “Meet and Greet Happy Hour.” Tickets are $15, are available now, and may be purchased at coronadofilmfest.com.

Get ready to laugh out loud as Chevy Chase, perfectly cast as the hapless Clark Griswold, who decides to plan a “good old-fashioned Christmas” for his family and everything that could possibly go wrong, goes wrong. Hilariously so. The third and final installment in National Lampoon Magazine’s vacation series, it also stars Beverly d’Angelo and Dennis Quaid. You can count on a stellar supporting cast that includes Miriam Flynn, William Hickey, Mae Questel, Diane Ladd, John Randolph, E.G. Marshall, Doris Roberts, Juliette Lewis, Johnny Galecki, and Julia Louis-Dreyfuss, but the movie clearly belongs to Chevy Chase. It’s directed by Jeremiah S. Chechik and written and co-produced by John Hughes, based on characters created by John Hughes in his short story, “Christmas ’59,” which was published in National Lampoon Magazine.
2023 Festival attendees will remember Diane Ladd, who was here with us to receive the CIFF Legacy Award, presented by Leonard Maltin at the Industry Tribute Gala.
What’s different in this Lampoon film is that instead of taking the family away for a vacation, as in the first two, Griswold decides to invite a motley group of relatives to come to their house for Christmas in snowy Chicago. Ever the optimist, Clark Griswold imagines a cozy, warm and fuzzy Christmas family reunion, which of course does not happen, not even close.
But you just have to love Clark and his unwavering enthusiasm for the beautiful idea, and you root for him all the way. Because at the center of all the wacky silliness this film has to offer, there lies a great big heart full of love and hope and joy. This movie is a funny, lovely gift we can all use right now, and it’s what all of us at CIFF wish for all of you and yours this holiday season.
And Happy New Year! We’ll be announcing our 2025 Classic Film lineup very soon, but mark your calendars now for Wednesday, January 29 for “Good Will Hunting,” starring Matt Damon and Robin Williams. Tickets are available now.

Coronado Philharmonia Presents "Holidays in Coronado"
2024-12-21 19:00 | Coronado Performing Arts Center, 650 D Avenue, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
The Coronado Philharmonia Orchestra with Music Director Osvaldo Mendoza presents Holidays in Coronado with special guests, the Christian Children’s Chorus and Coronado Academy of Dance.
LEARN MORE:
Coronado Philharmonia Orchestra – 2024 Holiday Show, Past and Future

Ferry Landing Christmas Carnival
2024-12-22 12:00 - 15:00 | Coronado Ferry Landing, 1201 First Street, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Head to the Coronado Ferry Landing on Sunday, Dec. 22 from noon to 3 pm for a Christmas Carnival. Get photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus, test your mettle at carnival games, get stocking decorations, enjoy live music, and partake in the petting zoo.

Youth Babysitter Training Class
2025-01-03 09:30 - 13:30 | Coronado Community Center, 1845 Strand Way, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Unlock your potential and become a confident caregiver with Recreation’s Youth Babysitter Training Class. This comprehensive course is perfect for teens and preteens ages 11-16 eager to nurture and mentor younger children. The training is on Friday, January 3, 2025, from 9:30 am to 1:30 pm at the Community Center.
The day will be filled with valuable skills and hands-on learning. From feeding and diapering to pediatric CPR, the expert instructor will guide participants through every aspect of babysitting. A babysitter certificate will be provided upon completion.
Don’t miss out—register now by calling 619-522-7342 or visiting www.coronado.ca.us/register. Get ready to kickstart your babysitting career!

FILM FORUM CORONADO: "Repeat Performance"
2025-01-08 18:00 - 20:45 | Coronado Library Winn Room, 640 Orange Avenue, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
*This month, FILM FORUM CORONADO will take place on the second Wednesday of the month, January 8.*
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 about how lighting or camera angles contribute to a scene’s mood or propel the story.
January 8: Repeat Performance (1947, Approved, 93 min)
A highly original hybrid of film noir, supernatural fantasy and backstage drama. The film stars Joan Leslie as a Broadway actress who magically relives the past year of her life, but can she alter the fateful mistakes that led to a New Year’s Eve tragedy? Co-starring Louis Hayward.

Villa Lobos Festival Concert: “Invitation to the Danzon”
2025-01-10 13:00 - 14:00 | Coronado Public Library, 640 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Cellist Lars Hoefs and pianist Aline Alves come back to Southern California from Brazil, presenting their Villa-Lobos Festival. They will play music by a range of Latin American composers in this three concert series.
This year’s festival kicks off with the “Invitation to the Danzon,” performed by the Blue Rose Trio.
This concert is free and no reservations are required. Seating is first-come, first-served, general admission. Doors open at 12:30 p.m.
This concert is presented in partnership with Coronado Arts.

Villa Lobos Festival Concert: “Capricious Distances”
2025-01-17 13:00 - 14:00 | Coronado Library Winn Room, 640 Orange Avenue, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Cellist Lars Hoefs and pianist Aline Alves come back to Southern California from Brazil, presenting their Villa-Lobos Festival. They will play music by a range of Latin American composers in this three concert series.
In the second concert of this year’s festival, “Capricious Distances,” Larf Hoefs and Aline Alves will be joined by Marcelo Soares on violin.
This concert is free and no reservations are required. Seating is first-come, first-served, general admission. Doors open at 12:45 p.m.
This concert is presented in partnership with Coronado Arts.
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Puzzle Exchange - National Puzzle Day
2025-01-29 15:00 - 16:00 | John D. Spreckels Center, 1019 Seventh Street, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
(The Coronado Times)
Do you have puzzles you’ve already completed? Looking for new ones to tackle? Stop by the John D. Spreckels Center for the Puzzle Exchange on National Puzzle Day, January 29, from 3 to 4 pm.
This free event is the perfect opportunity to trade your finished puzzles for new ones, all without any monetary exchange. It’s a fun and eco-friendly way to recycle puzzles while connecting with fellow puzzle enthusiasts.
While you’re there, take a moment to enjoy the ongoing community puzzle set up in the Lounge. The center is also announcing the launch of its Puzzle Share Closet, where participants can “take a puzzle, share a puzzle” anytime in the future.
Come join the puzzle fun at 1019 7th Street, Coronado. For more information, call 619-522-7343.

Classic Film Screening: "Good Will Hunting"
2025-01-29 17:30 - 19:30 | Village Theatre, 820 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Popular 1997 film to kick off CIFF 2025 Classic Series

When organizers of Coronado Island Film Festival’s monthly film series announced from the theatre stage last month that the first film selection of the 2025 classic series would be the 1997 favorite, “Good Will Hunting” on January 29, the audience erupted in applause.
And no wonder. It was the breakout film of two cute young unknown guys who grew up in Boston named Matt Damon and Ben Affleck. Close friends since childhood, they co-wrote the script of GWH and, against all odds in an industry partial to proven winners, secured the services of a top director (Gus Van Sant), a first-rate cast (Robin Williams, Stellan Scarsgärd, and Minnie Driver among others), and garnered nine 1998 Academy Award nominations. It won two, including Best Screenplay for Affleck and Damon, the two youngest recipients ever to win that award (25 and 27, respectively). The screenplay began as a 40-page one-act play written by Matt Damon while a student at Harvard.
Both Damon and Affleck also starred in the film. It was the first and only Oscar for Robin Williams, who was named Best Actor in a Supporting Role. When Damon was asked in an interview years later years later about working with Robin Williams, his response was, “Robin. Wow. He was a very deep, deep river.”
Additional Oscar nominations were Best Picture (Lawrence Bender, producer), Best Actor (Damon), Best Supporting Actress in a Supporting Role (Minnie Driver), Best Director (Van Sant), Best Film Editing (Pietro Scalia), Best Original Song (Elliot Smith), and Best Original Dramatic Score (Danny Elfan).
“Good Will Hunting” will screen at Coronado’s Village Theatre, 820 Orange Avenue on Wednesday, January 29 at 5:30 p.m. Doors will open at 5 p.m. for a complementary “Meet and Greet Happy Hour” (and best seat selection). Tickets are $15, available now, and may be purchased at coronadofilmfest.com.
So come enjoy “Good Will Hunting” for what it is, a “timeless little opus that managed to make South Boston look romantic and happened to make Ben Affleck and Matt Damon some of the most deserving superstars in recent memory.” [IMDB user review}
Next month, on Wed., Feb 26, CIFF will present “What Women Want,” starring Mel Gibson and Helen Hunt: a film by a favorite filmmaker of ours, Nancy Myers (i.e. “The Holiday,” “Something’s Gotta Give,” “It’s Complicated,” “The Parent Trap”).
We’re still awaiting final approval of our complete 2025 film lineup. It’s one of our most exciting and we can’t wait to tell you about it!

Bunco Fundraiser for CHS Class of 2025
2025-02-02 15:00 - 18:00 | Coronado Yacht Club, 1631 Strand Way, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
“For the first time, the Coronado Woman’s Club (CWC) is partnering with the Coronado High School (CHS) Class of 2025 by hosting a Bunco Fundraiser for their Senior Grad Night festivities,” noted Alexia Palacios-Peters, CWC member and CHS parent.
“The class leadership approached us, asking for support in helping to raise funds to ensure all students have the opportunity to join their classmates for Grad Night at Universal Studios,” she added.
Each class raises their own funds to pay for their senior trip and the CWC is pleased to help them reach their goal. The event will be held on Sunday, February 2, from 3 pm to 6 pm at the Coronado Yacht Club. Tickets are $65 per person and include a seat for Bunco, appetizers, a drink ticket, and an opportunity drawing ticket.
There are prizes for Bunco winners, raffle prizes, and silent auction items. Sponsorships are also available. Visit www.coronadowomansclub.org and click on “Bunco Night Sponsorship Options” to purchase tickets or make a donation. Donations are tax deductible.

FILM FORUM CORONADO: "Past Lives"
2025-02-05 18:00 - 20:45 | Coronado Public Library, 640 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
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 about how lighting or camera angles contribute to a scene’s mood or propel the story.
February 5: Past Lives (2023, PG-13, 106 min)
Celine Song weaves her discreet magic in a sweeping romance that explores lost loves, changing identities and the road not taken. As fate reunites two childhood sweethearts for a week in NYC, the couple must grapple with issues of destiny and divergent life choices. With Emily Cass McDonnell, Greta Lee and John Magaro.

AI in Real Life
2025-02-13 18:00 - 19:00 | Coronado Public Library, 640 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Artificial Intelligence is seemingly everywhere, but how can you make it work for you? This engaging lecture by San Diego City College Professor Mohammed Al Ani is for everyone – from the AI curious to complete newbies. Explore the real-world applications of AI, providing practical insights on how to use it in your daily life, enhance productivity in the workplace, and maximize its capabilities for efficiency and innovation. Learn how to use AI tools for problem-solving, decision-making, and automation, as well as strategies for leveraging AI ethically and effectively.

Mohammed Al Ani is an Assistant Professor of Business Administration at San Diego City College, specializing in business education, data analytics, and AI integration in the classroom. Holding an MBA in Data Analytics from San Diego State University and a Bachelor’s in Quantitative Economics from Tufts University, he has taught a range of courses, including Statistics for Business, Business Communication, and Small Business Management. With over five years as a Business Counselor/Advisor at the International Rescue Committee, Al Ani has supported local entrepreneurs and now serves as full-time faculty, designing innovative curricula like the AI in Small Business Bootcamp (2024). Actively engaged in AI’s impact on education, he has completed multiple AI-focused professional development courses, participated in the AAC&U Institute on AI, Pedagogy, and the Curriculum (2024-2025), and serves on San Diego City College’s Academic Senate AI workgroup. As a leader in business education, Al Ani co-leads the Strong Workforce/Perkins project to expand entrepreneurship programs and previously contributed to UC Irvine’s Industry Advisory Board for curriculum development in Customer Experience.

Heartstrings: A Concert
2025-02-14 13:00 - 14:00 | Winn Room, Coronado Public Library, 640 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Spend a lovely Valentine’s Day afternoon listening to the beautiful music of the cello, featuring Peter Ko and Robert Bui.

About Peter Ko:
Praised as “particularly moving” (San Diego Story) and showing “extraordinary musicianship with unbroken focus … fierce and committed” (San Diego Union Tribune), Peter Ko is a San Diego based cellist, collaborating with musical artists such as Steve Schick, Joshua Rubin, Mark Fewer, and the Dover String Quartet. As a performer, his training and projects have taken him across the USA, Mexico, Canada, and Europe, performing in festivals such as soundSCAPE, SICPP, Darmstädter Ferienkurse, the Green Box Arts Festival, and Neofonía Festival de Música Nueva Ensenada. Peter currently serves as principal cellist for the La Jolla Symphony and Chorus, has been featured with Yarn/Wire, Project [BLANK], and San Diego New Music.
About Robert Bui:
Robbie Bui is a versatile cellist, able to perform classical canon, pop improvisation, and contemporary avant-garde. He is grounded by an additional background in composition, and holds degrees from New England Conservatory and UC San Diego. Specializing in new music interpretation, he has been dedicated dozens of pieces as a soloist and chamber musician, and is recognized in ensembles such as East Coast Contemporary Ensemble, Palimpsest Ensemble, and Alinéa.
Beyond cello, he’s a reliable pianist, good violinist, and not-so-good flutist. Beyond the stage, he works as the Patron Services and Office Manager of La Jolla Symphony and Chorus, and as a freelance portrait/event photographer. And beyond work, he learns languages, tailors clothes, cuts hair, and can make really great coffee.

CIFF Student Classic Film: "Mrs. Miniver"
2025-02-16 13:00 | Winn Room, Coronado Public Library, 640 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
The Coronado community is invited to the Library’s Winn Room for the first CIFF Student Classic Film of 2025. This “open to the entire community” screening will be William Wyler’s Best Picture Oscar winning classic “Mrs. Miniver.”
The complete Student Classic Series schedule and reservations are available on the CIFF website under the “Year-Round” dropdown tab. All Student Classic screenings are free.
LEARN MORE HERE:
The 2025 CIFF Student Classic Film Series: WWII – The War That Shaped Our World

FILM FORUM CORONADO: "Detour"
2025-02-19 18:00 - 20:45 | Coronado Public Library, 640 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
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 6:00 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 about how lighting or camera angles contribute to a scene’s mood or propel the story.
February 19: Detour (1945, Not Rated, 70 min)
Edgar Ulmer’s pulpy, Poverty Row masterpiece epitomizes the dark heart of film noir. A down-on-his-luck NY night club pianist (Tom Neal) hitchhikes across the country to rejoin his girlfriend, but fate tosses him into the clutches of the acid-tongued, snarling Vera (Ann Savage).
February 19 Bonus: Key Lime Pie (2007, Not Rated, 4 min)
Trevor Jimenez’s clever and creative noir homage uses all the noirish tropes to tell a tale of food lust. A man’s obsession with this savory deliciousness brings him face-to-face with the Grim Reaper.

Dual Expressions: A Concert in Keys and Brass with Rick Ross
2025-02-21 13:00 - 14:00 | Coronado Public Library, 640 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Experience the rich tapestry of sounds that Rick Ross creates as he showcases his skill on both the piano and saxophone, featuring popular songs like “New York State of Mind” and “Can’t Take My Eyes Off You.”
This concert is free and open to the public. Registration is not required. Register below for email reminders.
About the Musician:
Rick Ross, multi-talented pianist, saxophonist and vocalist performs a vast array of music with vocal styles from jazz standards to Broadway, pop and classic rock tunes. A native of Indianapolis, Indiana, Ross attended Cornell University in New York, where he received a BA Degree in German Area Studies. He also earned a Master’s in Hotel Management from Cornell. Rick Ross first pursued his musical calling as a saxophonist performing in jazz bands and ensembles including the Indianapolis Symphonic Orchestra. He began to hone his performance skills while studying abroad in Germany, playing sax in a Latin band and solo piano engagements in the university town of Göttingen. He returned to the United States to complete his college degree and soon became a regularly featured performer for events on Cornell campus. After receiving his Master’s Degree, Rick worked for the InterContinental Hotel in San Diego. However, it wasn’t long before he left his career in hotel operations and created his one man show on piano, sax and vocals. A uniquely versatile musician, Rick Ross adds a compelling ambiance to any special occasion.

Spoilers Book Club: "Their Eyes Were Watching God"
2025-02-22 14:00 - 18:00 | Coronado Public Library, 640 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
The Spoilers Book Club reads books that are turned into movies. We read the book and get together to watch the film. We compare the two and discuss what we did and didn’t like.

CoSA Preview Night
2025-02-25 18:00 | Coronado Performing Arts Center, 650 D Avenue, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
The Coronado School of the Arts (CoSA), San Diego County’s premier public school arts conservatory, welcomes prospective CoSA students and families to CoSA Preview Night. The event takes place on Tuesday, February 25 at 6 pm at the Coronado Performing Arts Center at 650 D Avenue. The preview night is open to all San Diego students who will be in grades 9 through 12 for the 2025-2026 school year. In addition, students can begin the audition process by visiting CoSASanDiego.com.
This CoSA Preview Night features something new and exciting: current CoSA students will prepare performances and show off projects so the community gets a snapshot of the quality of work created by CoSA students. It’s a great time to learn more about CoSA, the six different conservatories, as well as the audition and application process.
“We’re excited to show prospective students what CoSA artists are up to,” said Shane Schmeichel, Director of Special Projects for CUSD. “Our CoSA Preview Night in December welcomed dozens of young artists and their families, and we are expecting even more guests at our final preview event of the year on February 25th.”
CoSA is home to more than 175 scholar artists in grades 9 through 12. CoSA provides an intensive, pre-professional arts education to students from Coronado and from all over San Diego, who are admitted after an application and audition process. The purpose of the audition process is to build relationships with future teachers and to confirm that the student is passionate and dedicated to the art form so that the student is not overwhelmed once classes have started. The school is dedicated to nurturing students who are prepared to take on the challenge of becoming the next generation of young artists and critical thinkers.
All CoSA students attend Coronado High School, most of whom spend the first three periods of block scheduling in academic courses, then attend CoSA classes for two and a half hours for arts instruction. With a curriculum designed by professional artists and educators, students are immersed in their chosen specialty in one of six conservatories: Classical and Contemporary Dance, Digital Arts (Animation, Filmmaking, and Graphic Design), Instrumental Music, Musical Theatre & Drama, Theatre Production, Design & Management and Visual Art.
“Our students have the most amazing opportunities with this pre-professional program,” said Linda Edison, President of the CoSA Foundation. “It gives them creativity in doing something they love and fosters responsibility and leadership skills within a community of like-minded students. They have so many opportunities to shine!”
About CoSA
Coronado School of the Arts (CoSA) is San Diego County’s premier public school arts conservatory, home to 175 scholar artists grades 9 through 12, who attend the nationally ranked Coronado High School. CoSA provides an intense, pre-professional arts education to students from Coronado and from all over San Diego, who are admitted after a competitive application/audition process.
Each school day CoSA offers three or more hours of instruction, pairing young artists with educators who are also industry specialists. With a curriculum designed by professional artist/educators, students are immersed in their chosen specialty in one of six conservatories: Classical and Contemporary Dance, Digital Arts (Animation, Filmmaking, and Graphic Design), Instrumental Music, Musical Theatre & Drama, Theatre Production, Design & Management and Visual Art. CoSA is a State of California-approved Career Technical Education program.
Our award-winning student artists perform and exhibit at the Coronado Performing Arts Center on the Coronado High School campus, in either the 570 seat Main Stage or 80 seat Black Box theatre. Coronado Performing Arts Center is also available for rent to local organizations. About twenty five percent of the CoSA budget is raised each year by the CoSA Foundation. If you would like to see the arts continue to thrive in education, please consider making a donation at www.cosafoundation.org.

Coronado Community READ Kickoff
2025-03-01 13:00 - 15:00 | Coronado Public Library, 640 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
The 2025 Coronado Community READ, now in its ninth year, is a monthlong program designed to bring the community together through the shared reading of a single book. This year’s selection is The Women by Kristin Hannah.
The Community READ will kick off Saturday, March 1, with a concert by the Summer of Love Band at Coronado Public Library Park from 1 to 3 pm. The event will feature live music, a tie-dye activity, and a pet rock station.
The event is free and open to the public.
Summer of Love is the 1960s, ’70s and ’80s Rock ‘n Roll Experience. More than a band that pays tribute to a single act but a tribute to the golden age of popular music. We absolutely love what we do and it shows! Summer of Love Band begins with the 1960’s Woodstock set of music with tie-dye outfits and music to match. Our second set features the influence of the 1970’s “Disco generation” with authentic polyester-style outfits. We are here to have a good time with you and entertain your people. Light up the incense and get ready to ROCK!
Find more information on the Coronado Community READ, and the children and teen companion books HERE.
Kristin Hannah’s “The Women” is a Powerful Story With Ties To Coronado

National Oreo Day
2025-03-06 13:30 - 14:30 | John D. Spreckels Center, 1019 Seventh Street, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Photo by ABHISHEK HAJARE on Unsplash
Calling all cookie lovers! Join us at the John D. Spreckels Center on March 6 from 1:30 to 2:30 PM for a sweet celebration of National Oreo Day.
Get ready to indulge in an exciting variety of Oreo flavors—some classic, some unexpected, but all delicious! Whether you’re a die-hard fan of the original or eager to try something new, this event promises a fun and flavorful experience. Enjoy an afternoon of tasting, sharing favorites, and connecting with fellow Oreo enthusiasts.
Don’t miss out on this delightful treat—bring your sweet tooth and join the fun!
For more information or to register, visit www.coronado.ca.us/civicrec, call 619-522-7343, or stop by the Spreckels Center front desk, 1019 Seventh Street.
Post Malone limited edition Oreos. / The Coronado Times

"Movie Night" with the Coronado Philharmonia Orchestra
2025-03-08 19:00 | Coronado Performing Arts Center, 650 D Avenue, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Immerse yourself in iconic film scores performed live, celebrating the power of cinema and music.

“Movie Night” with the Coronado Philharmonia Orchestra is a sure fire way for the whole family to experience music from Coronado’s very own professional orchestra, featuring selections from Oscar-winning movies such as Spider-Man, Lord of the Rings, Pirates of the Caribbean, Star Wars, The Dark Knight Rises and many more. Conducted by Founder/Director Osvaldo Mendoza.
Tickets are going fast and the concert is expected to be the sixth sell out concert, so don’t delay.
Ticket sales are all done online. Click on the “Buy Tickets” button to select your seat(s) and purchase. New, affordable student tickets prices available for $15-$25.
The Coronado Philharmonia is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization whose goal is to enrich the cultural life of our community by providing classical repertoire performed at a professional level.

EVENT FULL / Day Trip to the Richard Nixon Presidential Library & Museum
2025-03-12 09:00 - 18:00 | CA
This event is full and no waiting list is available.
Yorba Linda, California, USA – April 16, 2013: The Richard Nixon Library and Museum in Yorba Linda, California. Nixon was the 37th president of the United States, from 1969 to 1974. / iStock
Embark on a fascinating journey through American history with a charter bus trip to the Richard Nixon Presidential Library & Museum in Yorba Linda, California. Departing from the John D. Spreckels Center on March 12 at 9 AM and returning at 6 PM, this trip offers a full day of exploration and discovery.
Your ticket includes roundtrip transportation and admission to the museum, where you’ll delve into the life and legacy of President Richard Nixon. Explore engaging exhibits, walk through his childhood home, step aboard his presidential helicopter, and admire the stunning rose garden and White House East Room replica.
Cost:

$90 for Coronado residents
$100 for non-residents

Be sure to bring a lunch and wear comfortable walking shoes to make the most of this enriching experience.
For more information or to register, visit www.coronado.ca.us/civicrec, call or stop by the Spreckels Center front desk 619-522-7343, 1019 Seventh Street.

FILM FORUM CORONADO: "The Quiet American"
2025-03-19 18:00 - 20:45 | Coronado Public Library, 640 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
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 about how lighting or camera angles contribute to a scene’s mood or propel the story.
March 19: The Quiet American (1958, TV-PG, 120 min)
In conjunction with the 2025 Coronado Community READ.
Find the full Coronado Community Read 2025 program here.
Joseph Mankiewicz directs Graham Greene’s eerily prophetic snapshot of U.S. meddling in Vietnamese politics in the turbulent 1950s. A world-weary British journalist (Michael Redgrave) and a liberal American aid worker (Audie Murphy) vie for the heart, mind and body of a Saigon woman (Georgia Moll). Largely shot on location in Saigon.

Armchair Travel: A Four-City Photographic Trip Across the Iberian Peninsula
2025-03-19 18:30 - 20:00 | John D. Spreckels Center, 1019 Seventh Street, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
A Four-City Photographic Trip Across the Iberian Peninsula: Barcelona, Madrid, Porto, and Lisbon
Cityscape design architecture Antoni Gaudi Barcelona, Spain. Photo by Raimond Klavins on Unsplash
Join seasoned traveler Keith James as he takes you on a stunning visual journey through the Iberian Peninsula, visiting four of Europe’s most celebrated cities: Barcelona, Madrid, Porto, and Lisbon. Explore the architectural wonders of Gaudi, immerse yourself in the grandeur of Imperial Spain, and discover the renowned wines of Portugal’s Douro Valley. From majestic cathedrals and palaces to scenic vineyards and iconic trams, Keith’s captivating stories and breathtaking photographs will transport you across this unique cultural landscape.
Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to experience the beauty and history of the Iberian Peninsula from the comfort of your seat.
Ticket Prices:
$6 for Coronado residents, $8 for nonresidents when purchased in advance — or $8 at the door for all.
Reserve your spot today and get ready for an inspiring evening of travel, photography, and discovery. For more information or to register, visit www.coronado.ca.us/civicrec, call 619-522-7343, or stop by the Spreckels Center front desk at 1019 Seventh Street.
