The Coronado Island Film Festival presents The Philadelphia Story, the second of two 2024 Student Classic Film Series Romantic Comedy Spotlight features in April. More than eighty years after its premiere, The Philadelphia Story remains revered as one of the most finely crafted movies in Hollywood history. Make plans to be in the Coronado Library’s Winn Room on Sunday, April 28th from 1 to 3:30 pm. * Today, Katherine Hepburn is recognized as one of the most talented and influential actresses in American cinematic history. Hepburn began making movies in the early 1930s. In a career spanning fi ..read more

(Photo: British Airways) Thirteen years after San Diego International Airport (SAN) began offering daily flights between San Diego and London on British Airways, the route has become so popular that British Airways is increasing the frequency from one flight per day to two. Since 2011, British Airways has served about 2 million passengers traveling between San Diego and Europe. The market for this flight has grown 50 percent from 2019 to 2023. While London is the final destination for roughly 60 percent of the passengers flying this route, 40 percent connect to other cities, including Edinburg ..read more

Enchanting Audiences with its Timeless Tale of Immortality and Love In a world where time marches on relentlessly, there exists a timeless tale that captures the essence of eternal youth and the beauty of mortality. “Tuck Everlasting: The Musical” is based on the beloved novel by Natalie Babbitt and continues to captivate audiences with its enchanting story, poignant themes, and unforgettable melodies. Set in the idyllic countryside of Treegap, the musical follows the extraordinary journey of Winnie Foster, a spirited young girl who stumbles upon the Tuck family and discovers their extraordin ..read more

Dorothy A. Stewart, née Barrington, also known as Dottie, formerly of Coronado, California passed away at the age of 95 on March 13, 2024 at her residence in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Dottie was born Dec 26, 1928 in Nebraska to parents Harry H. Barrington and Alba Barrington, née Hancock. She spent most of her childhood in Twin Falls, Idaho where she attended Twin Falls High School. Her great grandparents were instrumental in starting the Brethren Church in Twin Falls where Dottie attended and was very active in the youth group. After high school graduation she moved to California. There she ..read more

Many thanks to CBS 8 San Diego once again for a “throwback video” that features the building of affordable condos in Coronado back in 1996. From CBS 8 San Diego: [1996] Some brand new condominiums are going on sale and the price is incredible. 100,000 dollars below market value. But as Pat Gaffey reports there’s a catch in this great deal. For more Throwback Thursday memories, click HERE.     The story Throwback Thursday: Affordable Condos in Coronado in 1996 (video) appeared first on Coronado Times. Read more stories written by Managing Editor ..read more

Director Matt Heinecke and the Coronado High School band performing at the California Music Educators Association Band and Orchestra Festival (CMEA) on April 12, 2024. The Coronado High School Band, led by Matt Heinecke, recently showcased their considerable talent at the California Music Educators Association (CMEA) Band and Orchestra Festival on April 12 at Lewis Middle School in San Diego. “It was a great day. This is a huge milestone for our program and I’m quite proud!” shared Heinecke, whose efforts to expand musical education within the district and grow the band are paying off. CHS Pri ..read more

The Hotel del Coronado is an ideal spot to celebrate mom on Mother’s Day! Make her day spectacular with an elegant brunch in The Del’s Southpointe Ballroom and partake in the sensational selection of culinary delights, live music and decadent treats. Mother’s Day Brunch Menu highlights include: Brunch Station | Polynesia Vanilla Buttermilk Pancakes, Chocolate Chip Breakfast Bread Pudding, Avocado Toast Spring Salad Station | PeeWee Potato Salad, California Caesar Salad, Artisan Greens, Orecchiette Pasta Salad Seafood Station | Shucked Oysters, Poached Shrimp, Poached Clams, Mussels, Crab Claw ..read more

Mother’s Day at Little Frenchie (Photo courtesy of Blue Bridge Hospitality) Nestled in the heart of Coronado, Little Frenchie is offering an exquisite dining experience to celebrate mom on Mother’s Day, May 12. In addition to its regular brunch menu, Little Frenchie will offer mom a welcome mimosa and has created a special menu with delicious creations including: Tartine d’asperges ($23) | Green & White Asparagus Tartine, Poached Ranch Eggs, Lemon Hollandaise, Caviar Strawberry Rhubarb Cronut ($10) | Floral Designed Cronut Filled with Strawberry & Rhubarb Compote Strawberry rhubarb c ..read more

The Islander, 1015 Orange Ave (Photo courtesy of Blue Bridge Hospitality) Inspired by ’60s and ’70s surf culture, The Islander is a beach-vibe eatery serving delectable cuisine and inventive cocktails that capture the essence of paradise. This Mother’s Day, treat mom to a complimentary Strawberry MOMosa, and delight in a variety of signature bites including Volcano Fries, Pineapple Fried Rice, and more! Strawberry MOMosa (Photo courtesy of Blue Bridge Hospitality) For something sweet, head next door to Mootime Creamery and surprise mom with a complimentary heart-shaped bonbon with any purchas ..read more

There were three meets last week, a cluster meet with Crawford and Christian, a distance festival, and the Mt. SAC Relays. Head Coach Cameron Gary details the meets below. 4/18 League Meet – Crawford & Christian The Islanders were in action for their last City League meet of the 2024 season. This competition featured teams from Christian HS, Crawford HS, and our CHS Islanders. The venue was the track at Crawford HS. Unfortunately, this meet used a “hand” (manual) timing method for the running events instead of the contemporary standard, fully automatic timing (FAT). Although the race fini ..read more