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Pink Thing of The Day: Hello Kitty Poncho in Old Town San Diego

hello kitty poncho photo by gail worley
Photo By Gail

When you think of Old Town, San Diego, chances are your mind goes to adobe buildings, rustic wooden signs, authentic Mexican food, and the kind of historical charm that makes you feel like you’ve stepped back into the 1800s. But as I discovered on my recent visit, history and pop culture sometimes collide in the most delightful ways.

Case in point: tucked inside one of the colorful shops, hanging alongside traditional woven blankets and embroidered dresses, was a bright Mexican poncho emblazoned with likenesses of Hello Kitty. Yes, Sanrio’s beloved pink-bowed feline has made her way into traditional fashion! Continue reading Pink Thing of The Day: Hello Kitty Poncho in Old Town San Diego

Modern Art Monday Presents: David Alfaro Siqueiros, Echo of a Scream

echo of a scream photo by gail worley
Photo By Gail

David Alfaro SiqueirosEcho of a Scream (1937) is one of the most haunting and politically-charged works of the Mexican muralist and social realist painter. Created during the Spanish Civil War, the painting is a powerful anti-war statement that reflects the horrors of industrialization, war, and human suffering.
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Pink Thing of The Day: Pink Hand Chair

pink hand chair photo by gail worley
Photos By Gail

The iconic Hand Chair was designed by Pedro Friedeberg, a Mexican surrealist artist and designer. This whimsical chair, where the palm forms the seat and the fingers act as the backrest, became a symbol of the 1960s and 1970s era of playful and avant-garde design. We were extra lucky that these chairs just happened to be a very hot shade of Pink!
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Celebrate Dia de Muertos at the AKC Museum of the Dog

dia de los muertos at the dog museum
Image Courtesy of AKC Museum of the Dog

This Friday, November 1st, the AKC Museum of the Dog is excited to celebrate Dia de Muertos with a special event for all dog lovers! From 12 Noon to 2 PM, come enjoy their monthly Breed Spotlight program, focusing on the incredible Mexican breed, the Xoloitzcuintli.
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Casa Verde Offers 50% Off Online Orders For Cinco De Mayo!

case verde meals packaging display
Image Courtesy of Casa Verde

Foodie fans of The ‘Gig might remember reading about Casa Verde foods in this post, so you already know that these vegetarian-friendly Latin meal kits are delicious, versatile, and good for you. As if it couldn’t get any better than that, to celebrate Cinco de Mayo, Casa Verde is running a major promotion! For 3 days only (May 3rd through the 5th) they’re offering a huge discount of 50% off your entire order when you enter the code CINCO50M at checkout! Click here to stock your pantry with plant-based goodness now! Ole!