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6 ways to see Dr. Seuss’ influence in San Diego

The famous Geisel Library at UC San Diego is named after Theodor Geisel, aka Dr. Seuss. | Photo via Erik Jepsen/UC San Diego

Today is Dr. Seuss’ birthday, and schools, libraries, and community centers across the US will partake in a reading celebration. In San Diego, fans of the iconic author and artist revere his work year-round. Seuss lived in La Jolla from 1948 until his death in 1991; his name is synonymous with our city and his legacy is all around.

One, two, three — where can it be? Here are 6 places you should go to see reminders of Theodor Geisel, aka Dr. Seuss.

📚 Geisel Library | UC San Diego

This architectural gem was designed in 1970 by William Pereira, its futuristic shape meant to look like hands holding up books. In 1995, it was renamed in honor of Theodor Geisel and his wife, Audrey, for their generous contributions to the library.

Today, it houses the historic “Dr. Seuss Collection,” which contains original drawings, sketches, proofs, notebooks, manuscript drafts, books, and other memorabilia. The university says there are ~8,500 pieces dating from 1919 to 1991, some of which sometimes go on exhibit during the summer session.

There’s a permanent exhibition of selections from the collection on display outside the Seuss Room, and a digital collection you can see online anytime.

You’ll also find a life-size bronze statue of Dr. Seuss — sitting at his desk, with the “Cat in the Hat” looking over his shoulder — on the building’s west side.

🖼️ Legends Gallery | La Jolla

This fine art gallery features 40-50 Dr. Seuss artworks on display at any given time, and all are for sale. You’ll spot colorful illustration art from classic stories like “The Cat in the Hat,” “Green Eggs and Ham,” and “Oh, the Places You’ll Go!”

Legends Gallery Director Roree Mayhew tells SDtoday that fans particularly gravitate towards the art from “How the Grinch Stole Christmas!” and Dr. Seuss’ “Unorthodox Taxidermy” pieces.

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Thursday, March 2

Special Storytime: Preparing for the Doctor | Thursday, Mar. 2 | 10:30 a.m. | Mission Valley Branch Library, 2123 Fenton Parkway, San Diego | Free | Bring little ones ages 2-5 to this storytime focused on feeling brave during doctor and dentist visits.
134th Annual Pacific Coast Men’s Doubles Championship | Thursday, Mar. 2-Sunday, Mar. 5 | Times vary | La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club, 2000 Spindrift Dr., La Jolla | Free | The seaside tennis club hosts this tourney featuring top-notch college teams from around the US, including SDSU, UC San Diego, and USD.
Mean Girls | Thursday, Mar. 2-Sunday, Mar. 5 | Times vary | Civic Theatre, 1100 Third Ave., San Diego | $85-$139 | Plastics, please wear pink.

Friday, March 3

Amnesty International USA Annual General Meeting 2023 | Friday, Mar. 3-Sunday, Mar. 5 | 2-3 p.m. | Omni San Diego Hotel, 675 L St., San Diego | Build your activism skills, gain knowledge, and exchange ideas for progressing human rights at this virtual event.
Jawny | Friday, Mar. 3 | 6-9 p.m. | Quartyard, 1301 Market St., San Diego | $20 | The singer, songwriter, and producer headlines the downtown space.
How I Became A Pirate | Friday, Mar. 3-Sunday, Mar. 5 | Times vary | Casa del Prado, 1600 Village Place, San Diego | $18 | It’s opening night of this comedic musical about pirates and treasure presented by San Diego Junior Theatre.
Fan Halen | Friday, Mar. 3 | 7 p.m. | House of Blues, 1055 Fifth Ave., San Diego | $7.50-$15 | Jump alongside this energetic tribute band inspired by Van Halen.
The Great Junk Hunt | Friday, Mar. 3-Saturday, Mar. 4 | Times vary | Del Mar Fairgrounds, 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd., Del Mar | $8-20 | More than 130 vendors showcase their farmhouse, handmade, and repurposed home goods at this traveling vintage market.

Saturday, March 4

Happy Houseplants, Happy Home | Saturday, Mar. 4 | 10 a.m.-12 p.m. | San Diego Botanic Garden, 300 Quail Gardens Dr., Encinitas | $12-$18 | A master gardener leads this class about selecting and caring for houseplants.

Sunday, March 5

Second Annual Picnic at the Park | Sunday, Mar. 5 | 11:30 a.m. | The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park, 222 Marina Park Way, San Diego | Free | Pack a lunch — or head to a food vendor — and enjoy live music along San Diego Bay.
Finnegan Blue | Sunday, Mar. 5 | 2-3 p.m. | Friends of the Encinitas Library, 540 Cornish Dr., Encinitas | Free | The Irish band puts you in a St. Patrick’s Day mood at the library’s First Sunday Concert.

We have a calendar filled with events and activities you can plan for in advance. Click the button below to bookmark ideas for upcoming date nights, family outings, and time with friends.

MARCH GLADNESS

Weather

57º | Sunny | 1% chance of rain ☀️

Sunrise + Sunset

Rise: 6:15 a.m.
Set: 5:47 p.m.

Tide

Low: 12:11 a.m. + 1:28 p.m.
High: 6:08 a.m. + 8:10 p.m.
Water Temperature: 57°

Civic

The County Board of Supervisors has approved a new Child and Family Well-Being Department to support local families. The department will fold several existing county services under one umbrella, including Child Welfare Services and First 5 San Diego. The organizational transition will take several years and begins this July. 🧒

Development

A $27 million plan to build a railroad crossing at Park Boulevard near Petco Park could break ground this August. Decades in the making, the project would let drivers cross over the tracks at Harbor Drive and connect San Diego Bay to East Village. It could be completed by February 2025. 🏗️ (San Diego Union-Tribune)

Open

After some renovations and a change in ownership, downtown San Diego’s El Dorado Cocktail Lounge reopens today. The bar will be open nightly, 4 p.m.-2 a.m., and plans to host Sunday Night parties featuring “mystery cocktail” competitions, drink specials, and more. Happy Hour runs nightly, 4-8 p.m. 🥃

Ranked

According to Tripadvisor’s Travelers’ Choice 2023 Best of the Best rankings, two of the top 25 beaches in the US are in San Diego County. Coronado Beach was named No. 8, while La Jolla Cove landed at No. 10. We get it, the stunning shorelines are always on our radar, too. 🏝️ (Tripadvisor)
PUNCH named North Park Beer Company among 10 cool craft breweries across the US that everyone should know about. The brewery was touted for setting the standard for the trendy West Coast IPA style, its collaborations with other brewers, and its big wins at last year’s Great American Beer Festival. 🍻 (PUNCH)

Transit

The San Diego Metropolitan System Board of Directors will hold a public hearing on Thursday, March 16, at 9 a.m., to discuss discontinuing Route 950 in Otay Mesa, which will be replaced by the new Rapid 227, aka Iris Rapid. The meeting is at the 10th floor boardroom at 1255 Imperial Ave. 🚍

Community

The Chula Vista Civic Center Library is hosting two free events this weekend. On Saturday at 2:30 p.m, Chula Vista’s Got Talent will spotlight local singers, dancers, and musicians. On Sunday, Teatro San Diego will lead Viva Chula Vista! with a showcase of diverse song and dance performances. 🎶

Cause

The San Diego Automotive Museum is partnering with the San Diego Blood Bank for a drive for all blood types on the museum’s back lot on Saturday, March 11, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Appointments should be made ahead of time, and every donor will receive a free family membership to the museum. 🩸

Wellness

Our go-to product to relieve tension and decrease under eye puffiness: an ice roller. Not to mention, it’s the perfect way to cool off your face after an intense workout or morning run. These ice globes are also a great skincare addition to help soothe and depuff. *

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Mission Trails Regional Park Foundation hosts 2023 photo contest

Mission Trails Regional Park in San Diego in February 2023.

Mission Trails Regional Park in all its glory on Feb. 26, 2023. | Photo via Monica Garske + SDtoday

Say cheese, Mission Trails. 📷

The Mission Trails Regional Park (MTRP) Foundation is hosting its 29th annual photo contest, open to adults, teenagers, and kids, through Wednesday, March 15.

Adults can submit one photo online in one of four categories — plants, animals, landscapes, or people — while teens and kids age 12 and under can submit one photo in an open category.

Per the rules, the contest is for amateur and non-professional photographers only, and all photos must be taken within an authorized MTRP trail. There’s no fee to enter.

Judges will score entries and select some to print and display at the MTRP Visitor Center Saturday, May 6-Friday, June 16. Visitors will be able to vote on their favorites for the People’s Choice award.

Prizes include $100 each for Best of Show and People’s Choice, and $50 for first place in each category.

Have a vision? Get to trekkin’, snappin’, and submitting. 🥾

THE WRAP

Today’s issue was written by Monica.

Editor’s pick: Hi, San Diego.

My family and I are longtime members of the San Diego Zoo and Safari Park, so I was so excited to get an email announcing “Early Hours,” which give members access to the sites an hour before they open to the general public — beginning at 8 a.m. — on select days, once a month. ⏰

The dates are highlighted in this calendar. All my fellow early bird mamas, who’s with me? Let’s get this flock out of the house nice and early. 🐦

Missed yesterday’s newsletter? We welcomed March with all kinds of fun local events.

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