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Too Much Work Pays Off: Orchid Wins Best of Show
UH’s own Terry Drever with his incredible Cattleya Raspberry Smoke orchid, won Best of Show at the San Diego County Orchid Society’s summer show — along with a Cultural Award recognizing his exceptional growing skills.
Another Incredible Year for Summer Concerts
Our 28th Summer Concerts at Trolley Barn Park drew ~4,050 visits over four weeks, growing each night and peaking at 1,500. Dedicated to Ernie Bonn, the series united neighbors, vendors, musicians, sponsors and volunteers.
The Case for "Bad" Art
Kelsey Diaz makes the case for messy, imperfect art and introduces UH painter Kirsten Ivey of Yellow Moon Art.
Native Poppy and SDMA Wrap UH Sign in Petals for Art Alive Preview
San Diego Museum of Art and Native Poppy wrapped the UH sign pillars in flowers as a preview of Art Alive 2026.
The Palette: Where Community Meets Color
A new regular feature talking about the vibrant arts scene in UH by our own Kelsey Diaz!
Diversionary Theatre Celebrates 40 Years in University Heights
Diversionary Theatre marks its 40th anniversary with a year of celebration, a fundraising gala, and continued support for LGBTQIA+ artists.
UH Arts Open & Taste of University Heights 2025: A Record-Setting Success
The 18th Annual UH Arts Open and Taste of University Heights drew record crowds with delicious food, inspiring artwork, and vibrant community energy on Nov. 9, 2025.
Book Review: Parable of the Sower
A look at Octavia Butler’s chilling novel and how its themes echo real-world challenges facing our communities today.