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During her lifetime, singer and dancer Carmen Miranda (shown here in a dressing room at the London Palladium in 1948) was a huge success in the United States, but rejected at home in Brazil as a sellout.

Of Fruit Hats And 'Happy Tropics,' A Renaissance For Carmen Miranda

The Brazilian performer was a huge hit with American audiences who loved her outrageous costumes and beautiful voice. But she's been less appreciated in her homeland — until now.

The ensemble cast from Carlsbad High at the 2011 San Diego Student Shakespeare Festival in Balboa Park.

10th Annual San Diego Student Shakespeare Festival Celebrates The Bard

Scenes from Shakespeare performed on multiple outdoor stages in Balboa Park this Saturday

3 World Premieres Included In San Diego Old Globe's 2015-16 Season

The world premieres will be the musicals "In Your Arms" and "Rain," along with the comedy "The Last Match."

Police respond to a robbery at the Clairemont AM/PM that left one customer dead, April 16, 2015.

Customer Killed In Robbery At Clairemont Gas Station

The customer was shot at the AM/PM gas station and convenience store at the corner of Balboa and Mt. Abernathy avenues.

San Diego Volunteers Honored For Their Time, Dedication

The volunteers were honored during a Balboa Park fair that also gave the public the opportunity to learn about volunteer opportunities with the city.

San Diego interim Mayor Todd Gloria speaks to the media at his weekly news conference, on Feb. 20, 2014.

San Diego Councilman Todd Gloria Announces Bid For State Assembly

Democrat Todd Gloria said he hopes to help more families and push forward with transportation options if he's elected to the California Legislature.

Ben Vereen Awards Will Honor San Diego's High School Theater Performers

More than a dozen San Diego County high schools are participating in a musical theater competition, with performers getting a chance to go to Broadway for the top prize.

John-Michael Arias (left) founded Light Saber Team, which allows geeks to have a Jedi workout.

San Diego Lightsaber Team Offers Jedi Workout

New MeetUp mixes exercise and geeky fun

Bullets Revisited # 8, chromogenic print, 2012

San Diego Museum Of Art Exhibition Explores Issues Surrounding Role Of Women In Arab Culture

Ten large-scale photographs from Moroccan-born, New York–based photographer Lalla Essaydi at the Balboa Park museum through Aug. 1.

New Film At Reuben H. Fleet Takes Visitors On Journey Through Space

"Journey to Space" will debut at the Balboa Park museum on Friday. The film showcases a new era of exploration.

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