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A Jumpin’ Tribute to Fats and Old Harlem

By Kris Eitland | October 3, 2013 |

Mr. LaMarr has us hooked from his first drag in “The Viper’s Drag,” better known as the “Reefer Song.” He sings with gravelly sensuality, a bit like Sammy Davis Jr., and giggles and puffs while his pals cheer him on. The entire theatre turns a dark green, and smoke swirls over the stage and into the crowd.

Four SanDiegoStory Writers Take Press Club Awards

By Bill Eadie | October 2, 2013 |

The San Diego Press Club released its list of recipients of its annual awards today, and four SanDiegoStory.com writers were among the recipients of the 2013 recognitions for excellence in journalism.

Trolley Dances soars with choir and murals; sparks talk about homeless

By Kris Eitland | October 1, 2013 |

It’s just a few exits south of downtown under the majestic San Diego/Coronado Bay Bridge, but for many in San Diego, Chicano Park in the community of Barrio Logan may seem like a world away. That makes it the perfect spot for this year’s Trolley Dances, which begins at the Barrio Logan Trolley Station and runs for two weekends, Sept. 28 and 29, Oct. 5 and 6.