
The East Village Association (EVA) sent out a call to determine what East Villagers see through their viewfinders. East Villagers, in turn, responded with vigor. The EVA’s Membership/Marketing/Outreach/Development Committee, along with two other EVA members, judged 43 entries in its photo contest. The contestants were judged on positive representation of East Village, technical excellence, storytelling attributes, and artistic and creative qualities. The winners, announced Sept. 1 at the EVA board meeting, are: Sherwin Laranga, first place for “East Village at Night;” Travis Davis, second place for “Edge of Downtown;” Barbara Steinberg, third place for “Catch a Beer Before the Padres Game;” and Jason Yupshuk, best black and white for “Rings.” The top prize was $500 cash, while second place earned a $100 gift certificate to The Village@63 Coffee and Wine Bar. Third place and best black and white each won $50 to San Diego Restaurant Supply and the El Dorado, respectively. The East Village Members Choice Award will be announced on Sept. 14 at the East Village Member Mixer at BASIC?Urban Kitchen & Bar. The winner will receive a gift certificate to Wine Steals East Village. The winning photographs will be used in the association’s redesigned website, www.EastVillageSanDiego.com.








