College Area Community Garden

Council President Pro Tem Marti Emerald

I've always been a huge supporter of community gardens, as they can improve the physical and mental health of our citizens, as well as provide a social encounter for residents. That's why we were so happy to support the College Area Community Garden (CACG). This community-based organic garden is a non-profit run by volunteers that provides a series of raised beds that local community members can lease and use to grow crops. Being situated next door to San Diego State University, the CACG has created an excellent opportunity for local residents and university students, faculty and staff. The CACG charges very affordable rates so that everyone has the opportunity to become a part of this wonderful community of gardeners. You can lease a 4 x 4 raised bed for $48 per year, and a 4 x 8 raised bed for $96 per year. The CACG also sponsors workshops and classes on organic and environmentally friendly farming, and water-wise collection and irrigation methods. The CACG coordinates with other local and regional community gardens as well as local, state and national organizations and government agencies. Local residents and SDSU affiliates are also welcome to network and chat in "hang out" areas on the property to foster a greater sense of community between these two groups. The leaders of the CACG has also invited SDSU to teach classes at the garden. The CACG plans to donate their surplus food to the San Diego Food Bank. A big thanks to Henry Bertram, President of CACG, and his wonderful board members who volunteer their time to keep CACG flourishing. The community garden is located next door to the SDSU Children's Center. Access to the garden is from a driveway directly across the street from 6237 Montezuma Road, 92115. 

 

Arts Alive SDSU Announces

SDSU Signature Events, Fall 2016

The 'Best and Brightest' Public Offerings in the Performing and Visual Arts by Students, Faculty, and Professional Guest Artists

(San Diego, CA) -- Arts Alive SDSU announced today the Fall 2016 season of SDSU Signature Events, performing and visual arts events designed to highlight the 'best and brightest' artistic ventures that SDSU has to offer.

Performances and exhibitions both on-and-off campus by students, faculty, and professional guest artists provide the campus, and the public, with ambitious, entertaining and accessible, high-quality arts programming. Signature Events for Fall 2016 include offerings in Film, Musical Theatre, Jazz, Art, Shakespeare, and Wind Symphony. Information and a ticket link for all SDSU events can be found at artsalive.sdsu.edu.

CALENDAR OF SIGNATURE EVENTS:

Wed. Sept. 14 - Thurs. Sept. 15, 7:30 p.m.

Film: Best of the Best Film Fest

SDSU, Don Powell Theatre

This two-evening program features a variety of fiction and documentary short films by SDSU students in acclaimed Television, Film, and New Media Production program. Each evening features 90 minutes of new work and highlights from past festivals.

SDSU, Don Powell Theatre

Thurs. Sept. 15 - Sun. Nov. 6

Gallery: With Abandon: Works by SDSU Alumni 2011 - 2016

SDSU Downtown Gallery

725 W. Broadway, San Diego

Hours: Thurs. - Mon., 11am - 4pm (Closed Tues. and Wed.)

Free Admission

This exhibition features five years of work from alumni of the SDSU School of Art + Design. Each work pays homage to the program and their mentors, while conveying the individual voice of the artist. Surveying approaches from multiple areas of 2-D and 3-D study, the works share a common element of use of familiar, every-day materials or subject matter as a conduit for contemplation and investigation. Artists include Adam John Manley, Lee Lavy, Kaiya Rainbolt, and Marisa Scheinfeld, among others. Guest curated by Ginger Shulick Porcella, Executive Director, San Diego Art Institute.

Fri. Sept. 30 - Sun. Oct. 9

Theatre: Blood at the Root

By Dominique Morisseau

SDSU, Experimental Theatre

Racial tensions escalate in small town Louisiana when rivalry among football team members becomes violent. Inspired by the true events surrounding the "Jena Six," playwright Dominique Morisseau weaves this powerful, contemporary story with poetry and hip hop. Produced by the SDSU School of Theatre, Television and Film in special arrangement with Pennsylvania State University. Directed by Randy Reinholz.

Sun. Oct. 9, 4:00 p.m.

Music: Concert on the Plaza

SDSU Wind Symphony

SDSU, Performing Arts Plaza

Free admission

Bring a blanket or a folding chair, a picnic, and even your music-loving pet on leash to enjoy an afternoon of wind band classics by the SDSU Wind Symphony, outdoors on Performing Arts Plaza, just off Campanile Walkway. Suitable for all ages. Conducted by Shannon Kitelinger.

Thurs. Nov. 3, 5:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. (two performances)

Jazz: SDSU Jazz Ensemble with Charles McPherson

SDSU, Smith Recital Hall

The SDSU School of Music and Dance presents the acclaimed SDSU Jazz Ensemble performing in concert with legendary jazz saxophonist, Charles McPherson. Directed by Bill Yeager.

Fri. Nov. 4 - Sun. Nov. 13

Theatre: Julius Caesar

By William Shakespeare

SDSU, Experimental Theatre

Et tu, Brute? Julius Caesar is Rome's revered leader, but is his celebrity a threat to democracy? In the shadow of our presidential election, the School of Theatre, Television and Film stages a modern take on Shakespeare's classic tale of conspiracy, politics, and betrayal. Directed by Delicia Turner Sonnenberg, Executive Artistic Director of MOXIE Theatre.

Thurs. Nov. 17 - Sun. Jan. 29

Gallery: Sandow Birk: Depravities & Monuments

SDSU Downtown Gallery

725 W. Broadway, San Diego

Hours: Thurs. - Mon., 11am - 4pm (Closed Tues. and Wed.)

Free Admission

Depravities & Monuments features a selection of artworks from two major series by Los Angeles based visual artist Sandow Birk. The Depravities of War , comprising a suite of monumental woodcuts, proffers a critique of the Iraq war and its aftermath. Imaginary Monuments , consisting of large drawings and etchings, proposes public memorials to agreements, treaties and institutions of our contemporary world. Curated by Tina Yapelli.

Thurs. Dec. 1 - Sun. Dec. 4

Musical Theatre: Jesus Christ Superstar in Concert

Music by Andrew Lloyd Weber, Lyrics by Tim Rice

SDSU, Don Powell Theatre

An explosive, psychedelic concert collaboration between the Schools of Theatre, Television, and Film and Music and Dance. This popular rock musical has wowed audiences for over 40 years and tells a universally-known story of extraordinary events from the unusual perspective of Judas Iscariot. Audiences who loved SDSU's 2014 production of Les Misérables in Concert will rave about this large-scale, spectacular performance. Directed by Stephen Brotebeck.

College Area Community Beautification Fund

For almost two years, the CACC's Outreach Committee has been working with the Campus Community Commission of the Associated

Students at San Diego State, to create awareness of some of the programs that the Commission undertakes to benefit the surrounding community. The mutual goal is to promote and improve the sense of community between long-term residents and students. One of the premier programs has been the community clean-ups. Just a few years ago, three in fact, the Commission's predecessor entity was lucky to get five, maybe ten students to volunteer for the clean-ups. This past year there have been at least 150 student volunteers at every clean-up and I'm sure many of you have seen squads of students walking down your streets wearing gloves, with garbage bags in hand making our neighborhoods nicer.

For some time, we have been discussing expanding the breadth of projects to include helping neighbors out. For example, maybe an elderly resident needs to move some things around but they're too heavy. Students have stated that they are more than willing to help. Perhaps a resident's yard looks a bit shabby but does not have the resources, either financial or physical strength, to remedy the situation. Well, we feel that the commitment to community and helping exists both within the student body at SDSU and within our long-term residents.

Obviously, in order for some of these projects to get done, it will take more than enthusiasm. Materials and supplies are needed. To this end, the CACC has endorsed the creation of the College Area Community Beautification Fund to be set up through the Go-Fund-Me website.

Parameters will be set for the types of projects that will be undertaken but the general goal is to beautify our communities and improve relationships between students and their neighbors. Generally speaking, projects at private homes will be limited to owner-occupied properties and the lack of resources, as mentioned above, must come into play. Details of the campaign will be made public as soon as they are available. We encourage you to donate AND more importantly, VOLUNTEER! Given the enthusiasm, we have seen, the number of projects we undertake will probably only be limited by your generosity. If you have any questions, suggestions or recommendations, please contact CACC president, Jose Reynoso.

Sub Shop |Ribbon Cutting | New Ownership

On July 30th, College Sub shop, located at 6050 El Cajon Boulevard, celebrated its 20th Anniversary and Grand Re-Opening Ceremony to  welcome friends, family, and neighbors to their shop. The College Area Business District was proud to be a part of the celebration and welcome Duy Tran as the new owner to the area. The Grand Re-opening included sampling of their food, the cutting of the symbolic red ribbon with, of course, the ceremonial BIG Scissors.

Duy (The new Owner) and his wife have lived in the College Area since 1999, and have always been entrepreneurs. After their children finished their education, both Duy and his wife wanted to get back into owning and operating their own business. As luck would have it, College Sub Shop was available, and this was an opportunity they could not refuse. 

The family has had some great experiences with restaurants in the past, and the College Sub Shop will be the next generation for thier community based restaurant concept.   Duy and his family will continue to maintain the 20 year legacy of fresh ingredients, great product, amazing service and fair price at the forefront, but look forward to the added success with the addition of their signature Vietnamese   sandwiches better known as Bánh Mì.

We encourage you to stop in and welcome Duy and his family, and enjoy a delicious sub or salad. We promise this will be your new favorite sub shop once you try it!