Michelle Dederko is a multimedia lifestyle & entertainment reporter for both DiscoverSD.com and U-T San Diego. Her coverage focuses on San Diego nightlife, entertainment, shopping, beauty, fitness and food. Dederko started her career at DiscoverSD.com
in June 2010 as a staff writer. During the following two years, the
company experienced major growth as a trusted lifestyle resource, which
led to its eventual acquisition by the U-T San Diego in January 2012.
Dederko currently serves as the editor of DiscoverSD.com
and contributes to U-T San Diego's entertainment section online, as
well as weekly stories featured in Night&Day print. She has
successfully worked with a large number of clients to meet advertorial
needs, ranging from small businesses to national brands such as Anheuser
Busch. Dederko continues to grow the DiscoverSD.com brand with creative
content strategies, SEO content development, and a savvy
marketing-minded approach to social media, newsletters and event
listings.
Dederko can also be seen in video segments produced for
UT-TV and as a recurring guest correspondent on UT-TV shows. Dederko
graduated with a degree in Literature/Writing from UC San Diego and now
lives in University Heights. Get real-time updates at twitter.com/MichelleDederko
Temecula Valley Balloon & Wine Festival In the rolling vineyards of Temecula, the 30th Annual Temecula Valley Balloon & Wine Festival returns for three days of live music, endless wine, cooking demonstrations, remarkable cuisine and fun for the whole family. Soak in the sunshine on May 31, June 1 and June 2 at Lake Skinner.
Posted on 05/20/2013 by Michelle Dederko -
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Hot Culture: Five Summer Museum Parties The advent of summer brings a fresh batch of activities to fill longer days and slower paces. When you’re not actively seeking some beach time, we recommend cooling off at these San Diego museums parties. Embrace art and stimulate the senses (with a cocktail in hand) at an adult-only soiree.
Posted on 05/17/2013 by Michelle Dederko -
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Stay: Top 10 Oceanfront Hotels in San Diego Rhythmic ocean waves and gorgeous sunset views always top the list for dream destination vacationing. And when it comes to San Diego hotels, the closer to the beach, the better. From the neo-modernist Tower 23 in Pacific Beach...
Posted on 05/16/2013 by Michelle Dederko -
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Eat.Drink.Read: Culinary Event for Literacy Eat.Drink.Read., A Culinary Event for Literacy returns to the NTC Promenade on Wednesday, May 22. Beyond creating masterpieces to eat inspired by masterpieces to read, the event supports the San Diego Council of Literacy and their ongoing efforts to promote education in our community.
Posted on 05/15/2013 by Michelle Dederko -
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Behind the Beat: All Rights Reserved On Saturday, May 18, they’re introducing “All Rights Reserved,” an in-depth look at copyright infringement in the music industry. The open dialogue and lively discussion with San Diego’s top beat-makers will fire up at 8 p.m.
Posted on 05/15/2013 by Michelle Dederko -
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