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16TH ANNUAL RACE FOR THE CURE A SUCCES<\/strong>S<\/p>\n

More than 14,000 participants, many covered in pink, participated in the 16th Annual Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure on Nov. 4 in Balboa Park. The goal to raise awareness and funds resulted in more than $600,000 being contributed to the event total of $1.2 million. The Race started with a survivor ceremony that included Barbara Lee Edwards from KFMB News 8, honorary breast cancer survivor Lili Myers and Race Chair Jen\u00e9e Peevy. Up to 75 cents of every dollar raised will go toward funding free mammograms and surgeries, as well as meal delivery and mortgage payments here in San Diego. The rest of the fund will go toward international breast cancer research, which makes Komen the largest funder after the U.S. government. Donations are still being accepted after the race. \u201cWe were prepared for a drop in fundraising this year, and are extremely touched to see that San Diegans stood by us and walked by our side,\u201d said Laura Farmer Sherman, executive director of Susan G. Komen for the Cure in San Diego, in a press release. \u201cIt was heavy on our hearts thinking we would not be able to fund the same level of programs we had been in the past. It is with tremendous excitement that I can state thousands of under- and un-insured women and men\u2019s lives will potentially be saved as a result of these efforts. We want to thank everyone who supported us and tirelessly raised these much needed funds.\u201d<\/p>\n

LOTUS THEATRE & CANVASS FOR A CAUSE TO STAGE QUEER ART PERFORMANCES<\/strong><\/p>\n

Lotus Theatre, in conjunction with Canvass for a Cause, presents \u201cWe Are Here: A Night of Queer Art & Performance,\u201d opening Thursday, Nov. 8 and running through Nov. 24. The San Diego theater company, whose mission is to present new works that \u201cpresent old stories,\u201d will be showcasing a series of queer art and entertainment through \u201cWe Are Here,\u201d including the workshop performance piece \u201cThe Weight of the Matter.\u201d Based on the original script by Teresa Beckwith, \u201cThe Weight of the Matter\u201d is directed by Sofia A. Ziebell and features Courteny Stephens, Steve Rowe, Alfie Padilla and Jo Depsey on stage. Derek Brown Jr. is overseeing sound for the production, which is set in Michele Bachmann\u2019s district in Minnesota and deals with the \u201charsh school climate currently facing LGBT youth.\u201d In the play, two teens discuss a fellow student\u2019s suicide \u2013 exploring their own unique identities \u2013 while a mother chooses to speak to the school board on behalf of LGBT students. Called a message of hope, the play touches on the affects of conversion therapy as well as transphobia, institutionalized homophobia and bullying. As part of the arts collective, the evening will also include live music, visual art and other activities. The evening is a trans- and queer-friendly safe space. Performances are held at Canvass for a Cause, 3705 10th Ave., on Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m.. Tickets are $5 for students and $20 general admission, and are sold at the door. For more information visit lotustheatrestory.com.<\/p>\n

HILLCREST ACE HARDWARE NAMED \u2018COOLEST HARDWARE STORE\u2019<\/strong><\/p>\n

Hillcrest Ace Hardware joins five other stores nationwide recently recognized as \u201cCoolest Hardware Store\u201d by Ace Hardware Corporation for their unique offerings and special service. This is the second year Hillcrest Ace Hardware has been recognized for their cool factor out of the 4,600 locally-owned and operated Ace Hardware stores worldwide. \u201cOne of the best attributes about Ace Hardware and one of our biggest competitive advantages is the uniqueness of our stores,\u201d said Kane Calamari, vice president of retail operations and new business at Ace Hardware Corporation. \u201cHillcrest Ace Hardware is everything but a cookie-cutter store, and it\u2019s most deserving of this recognition.\u201d In addition to hardware, paint, and lawn and garden supplies, Hillcrest Ace Hardware sells local artist\u2019s works, appliances, pet products and gifts. \u201cThe award represents everything I\u2019ve been doing for 17 years,\u201d said Bruce Reeves, who owns Hillcrest Ace Hardware and contributes several of the multi-media paintings that line its walls. \u201cWe aim to \u2018wow\u2019 people with an amazing space, helpful service, great products and unique displays.\u201d\u00a0For more information about Hillcrest Ace Hardware, located at 1007 University Avenue, visit hillcresthardware.com.<\/p>\n

SAN DIEGO OPERA OPENS TICKET SALES FOR 2013 INTERNATIONAL SEASON<\/strong><\/p>\n

The San Diego Opera announced ticket sales would be open to the public beginning Monday, Nov. 12 for their 2013 International Opera season. The 2013 International Season production lineup includes:<\/p>\n