Balboa Park’s House of Ukraine had their lawn program today at the International Cottages.
I don’t know a whole lot about the culture and history of Ukraine, but I could see one thing very clearly. The Ukrainian love for food, uplifting song, bright colorful costumes and folk dance shows an enduring, passionate love of life.
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Amazing, fantastic, super creative cosplay everywhere!
The explanation? It must be another Saturday afternoon around San Diego Comic-Con!
Late this afternoon and into the evening, a few blocks of the Gaslamp Quarter were so jammed with cosplayers posing in their elaborate costumes and onlookers turning every which way with phones and cameras, a person could barely move!
I’m not even going to attempt to identify every one of these great cosplays. It’s just too much. (But I must confess I really like both Ron Burgundy and the Sand-witch.)
As you can tell by these photos, 2019 Comic-Con is just as crazy and as wonderful as ever!
One more day of Comic-Con to come!
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I’ve never watched The Orville. Most of the people I’ve spoken to say it’s pretty good. I suppose I’ll have to watch an episode or two.
I was walking to another San Diego Comic-Con destination today when I passed The Orville Experience activation in East Village. So I went in!
My camera is old and struggles in dim lighting, but I was able to get a few good shots. I used flash to capture the costumes, but I’m afraid I recorded no information about them.
The exhibition is definitely cool, with props and models and all sorts of amazing stuff from the show.
Those of you who do watch The Orville might recognize all this:
The Orville Experience can be enjoyed freely by the public during 2019 San Diego Comic-Con.Model of the USS Orville (ECV-197).Display panels on the USS Orville.Uniforms worn aboard the USS Orville.
Bortus with Moustache.
Unk.
Captain Blavaroch.
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Thanos with Infinity Gauntlet and Jean Grey as Phoenix cosplay.
Check out all these super cool cosplay photos that I took yesterday at 2019 San Diego Comic-Con!
Negan and “Macho Man” Randy Savage cosplay.Shazam cosplay.Ape Avengers cosplay!Spider-Man cosplay.Poison Ivy and Harley Quinn cosplay.Joker in mask from The Dark Knight cosplay.Cool dystopian character cosplay.Captain Hook, Peter Pan and Tinker Bell cosplay.Jedi cosplay.Cover Girl (G.I. Joe) and Firefly (Cobra) cosplay.It’s Sunny, mascot of the San Diego Sockers! Not sure if this is considered cosplay, but whatever.John Coffey of The Green Mile cosplay.Maleficent cosplay.Cool versions of Thor (or perhaps Steel) and Superman at Comic-Con.Marge Simpson cosplay times three!Fred Flintstone cosplay.Catwoman cosplay.Thor cosplay.Captain America cosplay.Drax the Destroyer and Gamora cosplay.Deadpool cosplay.Obi-Wan Kenobi cosplay.Riddler and Harley Quinn on motorcycles cosplay!Lots of very cool cosplay can be seen at 2019 San Diego Comic-Con!
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One of many future Starfleet artifacts that can now be seen in San Diego during 2019 Comic-Con.
The Starfleet Museum has sent many interesting artifacts from the future back in time to be exhibited during 2019 San Diego Comic-Con.
This very special exhibition, titled Jean-Luc Picard: The First Duty, traces the life and exploits of Admiral Jean-Luc Picard, whose exemplary service to Starfleet has made him a legend throughout the galaxy.
I took photographs of a few of these very rare museum pieces for the enjoyment of my readers. They will remain on loan from the future during the duration of San Diego Comic-Con. If you can, head down to the Gaslamp Quarter and enjoy a fascinating glimpse into future history!
Friendly smiles greeted a curious visitor to Star Trek’s cool Jean-Luc Picard: The First Duty exhibit.The first duty of every Starfleet officer is to the truth…USS Stargazer NCC-2893, Constellation-class starship. Picard served as Stargazer’s captain for 22 years.Cadet Jean-Luc Picard, 2326.Ensign Jean-Luc Picard, 2330.Starfleet Officer’s Service Uniform, 2364.Starfleet Communicator Badges.A painting by Lieutenant Commander Data.A painting by Lieutenant Commander Data.Dixon Hill Novels. Picard enjoyed reading Shakespeare and these Dixon Hill detective novels from author Tracy Tormé.SHADOWS OF KATAAN. An Evening of Music and Discourse with Captain Jean-Luc Picard.Ressikan Flute.USS Enterprise NCC-1701-D, Galaxy-class starship. Picard commanded the Enterprise-D from 2364 to 2371.Third Dynasty Kurlan Naiskos, a revered artifact of the ancient, extinct civilization of the planet Kurl.Tamarian Knife, a gift to Picard in 2368, by Tamarian ship captain Dathon.Tea cups, one option when ordering hot beverages from the Enterprise’s replicator system.A wall with many plaques and trophies awarded to Admiral Picard during his long and illustrious career in Starfleet.Admiral Picard Family Album.Photos of older brother Robert Picard and mother Yvette Gassard-Picard.Borg Queen Skull. After her defeat, the Queen’s cybernetic skull and other remaining components were retained by Starfleet for further study.Artifacts from the marriage of Commander William Riker and Commander Deanna Troi in 2379.Chateau Picard Wine. The Picard family vineyards near La Barre, France produce one of Earth’s premiere red wines.Jean-Luc Picard Civilian Attire, 2399.The special exhibition, Jean-Luc Picard: The First Duty, is on loan from the Starfleet Museum. It is on display in San Diego during 2019 Comic-Con.
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A couple years ago I attended this unique pet cosplay event at Hazard Center, but PAWmicon has grown in popularity so much, this year it was held in Balboa Park at the future home of the Comic-Con Museum!
Every year PAWmicon, organized by the Helen Woodward Animal Center, is enjoyed a week or two before San Diego Comic-Con. Pet owners dress up their pooches like superheroes (or supervillains) and compete in a fun cosplay (paws-play) competition. Some of the dog owners put on costumes, too!
This year I noticed members of the Science Fiction Coalition were in attendance, cosplaying as DC Comics characters. Not surprisingly, I saw that scheming villain Penguin hanging out very suspiciously near a SeaWorld penguin!
Funds raised from this very cool annual event benefit the Helen Woodward Animal Center, a world-renowned organization that rescues homeless dogs and other animals. They also provide education and therapeutic programs for us humans.
Please visit the Helen Woodward Animal Center website here!
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The Westwind Brass Ensemble plays in Old Town’s plaza during an 1800’s Fourth of July.
Today a good crowd turned out for a festive 4th of July in Old Town San Diego State Historic Park!
Every year this event provides a taste of what Independence Day would have been like in the 19th century. Fourth of July celebrations in San Diego would have officially commenced in 1848 when the small town became part of the United States.
If you remember some photographs that I posted three years ago, you might notice the event hasn’t changed much. But I love the color and history and the public participation so much I decided to go once again!
Many came out to Old Town San Diego State Historic Park to enjoy an old-fashioned Independence Day.The Old Town 4th of July offered entertainments that would have been common in the 19th century, after San Diego became part of the United States.Boosters of Old Town San Diego Historic Park raise money by selling sliced watermelon and pies.Members of the San Pasqual Battlefield Volunteer Association had a tent with historical displays.Photos or reenacted history near San Diego, including the Battle of San Pasqual during the Mexican–American War.A family at Old Town’s Fourth of July event learns all about spinning yarn.Members of the Historic Quilt Guild had some of their beautiful handiwork on display.These kids were making stuff with beads.Kids have fun with hoops on the grass. Simple play from an age long past.A sack race has everyone laughing.This friendly guy near the blacksmith shop was making an ax handle.Families were peering into the active blacksmith shop.Talking about how iron was shaped in Old Town San Diego in the 19th century.All sorts of nostalgic music and dances and contests entertained the crowd.Handing out small American flags to those in the audience.The keynote address reminds everyone of the meaning of Independence Day.Old Glory readied to be raised on the plaza flagpole.
Diverse people in period costume read segments of the Declaration of Independence. Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.Several people attending the event also volunteered to go on stage to read portions of the Declaration of Independence.A patriotic parade for the Fourth of July commences around Old Town San Diego’s historic plaza.
Everyday ordinary Americans are invited to join the parade.
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A restful day. I spent some time at the Maritime Museum of San Diego.
I sat on the indescribably beautiful passenger deck of the steam ferry Berkeley, reading and writing.
For a while I watched as elegantly dressed folk moved upon the historic ferryboat’s wooden dance floor. In time with sprightly music, they danced on reflected, golden light. The dancers weaved, promenaded, whirled, and gracefully bowed to one another.
After the event had ended, I learned that the Maritime Museum Dancers had been joined by the San Diego Regency Dancers, who are members of the Jane Austen Society.
With great big smiles they were learning a few new steps.
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My adventures today included a brief visit to the San Diego Greek Festival at the Saint Spyridon Greek Orthodox Church. It’s their 50th Annual Greek Festival!
I was heading down Park Boulevard when I suddenly remembered the festival was this weekend. So I pulled the cord on the bus and jumped off to enjoy a little of the fun!
I saw Greek dancing, some folk costumes and people enjoying authentic Greek food. It’s a wonderful San Diego tradition that everyone should experience!
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