Ex-PLHS classmates to host unusual art exhibit Two talented Peninsula residents are planning an unusual art exhibition this weekend in downtown San Diego’s East Village. Dr. Joe Allen and Jon Koehler, friends and classmates from Point Loma High School (class of 1984) will showcase their multiple artistic talents in “5 Dimensions of Art” at The Hive, 770 11th Ave. (at F St.) from 2 to 6 p.m. on Saturday, Aug 27. Proceeds from the event will benefit both Glen Fisher’s First Friday Club and The Suzuki Heritage Center youth music programs. Allen, who is a family physician and team doctor for Point Loma High School, has developed a life-long interest in art, focusing on what he calls “abstract impressionism.” He uses his West Point Loma Boulevard waiting room as a gallery of his latest work. Koehler, whose father managed the Koehler Craft boatyard on Shelter Island, learned and perfected his metal-working techniques there. His current sculptures are the result. Both men are also students of Fisher. Allen plays guitar and sings, while Koehler plays drums, thus the “5 Dimensions of Art.” Each artist maintains a website. Allen’s is www.joesworkshop.com and Koehler’s is www.jonkoehler.com. — Scott Hopkins

Opera theater at PLNU preps new production

Point Loma Opera Theater (PLOT) at Point Loma Nazarene University is readying for its upcoming opera, “La Finta Giardinera,” one of Mozart’s earliest operas, written when the composer was just 18 years old.  Rehearsals for the production begin soon and the shows will be performed in November (dates to be announced).  For information on sponsorships, advertising, benefit concerts and questions about the opera, call Zoey at (619) 226-7979.