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Weekend Preview: North Park Festival Of Arts, Janka Nabay & The Bubu Gang and The Julian Wild & Scenic Film Festival

May 16, 2013
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This weekend's happenings cater to lovers of the arts, film, live music and even chocolate and jewelry.

Fanfare For Maksymowicz: A Campus Legend in the Shadow of 'Fallen Star'

May 9, 2013
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The story behind an unmarked, mysterious art installation at UCSD and its rumored connection to a tragic moment in campus history.

UCSD Grad Creates Language For HBO’s ‘Game of Thrones’

May 3, 2013
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When the creators of the hit HBO show “Game of Thrones” needed a made-up language, they hired a UCSD grad David Peterson.

Weekend Preview: 'Other Desert Cities', 'Accomplice' and Adams Avenue Unplugged

April 25, 2013
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A new play at the Old Globe, a recently extended out-of-the-norm theater experience, a folk music festival and a party celebrating North County San Diego are what's topping our to-do list this weekend.

Prominent Local Architect Dies From Assault Injuries

April 22, 2013
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Many in the design and sports communities are mourning the loss of local architect and rugby player Graham Downes. He died Sunday from injuries suffered during an alleged assault at his home.

Weekend Preview: Bottled & Kegged, CityBeat Festival of Beers And The Revival Tour

April 18, 2013
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It's going to be a beer-heavy weekend in San Diego, but not to worry. We've rounded out our weekend to-do list with not one — but three — gallery openings, acoustic music and a day celebrating records.

The Ozzie And Harriet Of Arm Wrestling

April 17, 2013
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San Diegans Allen and Carolyn Fisher have been called the "Ozzie and Harriet of arm wrestling." They’re both world champions and have been married for 28 years. We visit their La Mesa home to learn more about the sport.

Weekend Preview: Righteous Exploits, Stay Strange and The Big Read

April 11, 2013
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Things are getting experimental this weekend in the form of a spoken word performance, a live music series, a Tijuana excursion and some heavy reading.

The Case Of The Stolen Bonsai Trees

April 8, 2013
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Thieves recently broke into the Japanese Friendship Garden in the middle of the night and stole six bonsai trees. They were not the most valuable in the collection, but to those who practice the art of bonsai, such a loss represents years of meticulous work wasted.

'Rites of Passage' Exhibit Celebrates Cultures Of Southeast San Diego

April 4, 2013
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A new exhibit at the San Diego Museum of Man presents the various ways that 'Rites of Passage' are celebrated, with an emphasis on the different customs and ceremonies observed by cultural communities living in Southeast San Diego.

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