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  • The Play is the Thing

    Elizabeth Youngman Westphal, Special to Village News|Updated May 31, 2018

    It is not too late to catch a good seat at one or many of San Diego’s diverse theatres. From reinterpreted Shakespeare to coming-out stories, tales told by raunchy puppets, or classical musicals, including several world premieres - the 2018 theatrical season in our area is hot! Grab your credit card and book your seats early or you could lose out. One of the most ambitious houses in the county might just be in Solana Beach headed up by David Ellenstein. As their artistic d... Full story

  • Fallbrook Music Society closes season with powerful vocal reflection

    Updated May 14, 2018

    FALLBROOK – Fallbrook Music Society closes out its 40th annual concert season 3 p.m., Sunday, April 22, with Kindra Scharich, mezzo-soprano, and accompanied by Dr. George Fee, piano, in "Reflecting Life in Leider," in the community room of the Fallbrook Public Library. The concert is free to the general public; no tickets are required. A "lied," by literal definition, is a song in German, but the word is most often applied to German and Austrian settings of mid-18th through 1...

  • Horses, Hats & Hope Kentucky Derby Party Benefit returns for second year

    Updated May 14, 2018

    FALLBROOK – REINS Therapeutic Horsemanship Program and Foundation for Senior Care will host their second annual Horses, Hats & Hope event Saturday, May 5. The event will feature a live streaming of NBC's coverage of the 144th Kentucky Derby on a giant jumbo screen. Ladies are invited to wear stylish hats, and derby attire is requested for the gentlemen as there will be a contest with prizes for "Best Hat" and "Best Dressed Gent." "We are so excited to once again be c...

  • Soul doctor for the heart

    Elizabeth Youngman Westphal|Updated May 14, 2018

    It would seem if you are reading this review, you, too, if not a child of the 60's at least aware of the flower-child movement. Which would align you with the creators of "Soul Doctor". It opened this past Tuesday night at the Lyceum Space in downtown San Diego. Reworked for the road, having debuted on Broadway in 2013, the journey of rock star Rabbi Schlomo will only be in San Diego for 24 total performances on its first stop of the world tour. Next stop is Jerusalem,...

  • Cheech and Chong to perform at Pala

    Updated May 14, 2018

    PALA – Pala Casino Spa & Resort announced that iconic comedy legends Cheech and Chong will perform 7:30 p.m., Saturday, July 14, in the Starlight Theater. Cheech and Chong reunited in 2008 for their Light Up America tour and have been touring ever since. This month marks the 40th anniversary of "Up In Smoke," the comedy classic inspired by their legendary routines of the '70s. Today, the film maintains surprising cultural relevance four decades after its original release. Over...

  • A Lot of Noise

    Elizabeth Youngman Westphal|Updated Apr 27, 2018

    When the British playwright Michael Frayn wrote about a touring troupe of actors performing a standard bill of fare in the U.K., known as “British Bedroom Farce,” his intention was to mock the intensity of these endeavors by poking fun of everyone from the director to the backstage crew. Also known as lowbrow (as opposed to highbrow e.g. Shakespeare, as fulfilled by the other summer touring players) this silly whimsical form of tongue-in-cheek comedy is based on imp...

  • The Carriage Players to perform 'Café Murder'

    Updated Apr 27, 2018

    FALLBROOK – The Fallbrook Woman's Club presents the Carriage Players in "Café Murder", its annual mystery luncheon fundraiser on Saturday, May 5, at 11 a.m. at the clubhouse, 238 W. Mission Road. In the play, Rosemary Saint-John is a loud, annoying hypochondriac convinced she is allergic to water. Celebrating her birthday at a French restaurant with her four kooky sisters, she makes enemies with everyone around her. (One guess who the victim will be!) The play is produced by...

  • Fallbrook actors featured in classic American comedy

    Updated Apr 27, 2018

    SAN MARCOS – The Palomar College Theater Department is presenting Kaufman and Hart's screwball comedy "You Can't Take It With You," featuring three Fallbrook actors. "You Can't Take it with You" is directed by San Diego director and theater educator Annie Hinton and plays in the 95-seat Palomar Studio Theater, April 26, 27, and 28 and May 3, 4, 5 and 6. Jennifer Hornsveld-Craw, a graduate of the University of California Los Angeles Department of Theater, Film and T...

  • Pala announces free entertainment lineup for May

    Updated Apr 27, 2018

    PALA – Pala Casino Spa & Resort will continue its free events series in May featuring the 60+ Club at 1 p.m. on Tuesdays and the underground wine CAVE on weekends. Two additional free events also will be offered from 8 p.m. to midnight, Friday, May 18, and 9 p.m. to 1 a.m., Saturday, May 19, when the Killer Dueling Pianos will perform live in the Bar Meets Grill restaurant. Due to construction of Pala’s $170 million expansion and renovation, no tribute concerts or performances in Luis Rey’s lounge are scheduled. The 60+ C... Full story

  • Art of the Avocado competition winners announced

    Updated Apr 24, 2018

    FALLBROOK - Judging for the Art of the Avocado competition was held April 8 at Brandon Gallery. Awards were presented to the the winning artists who attended the private reception that day. There is still time to vote for the "People's Choice Award" by visiting the Brandon Gallery, 105 North Main Ave., 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. through the Avocado Festival, April 15. The winner will be notified that evening and posted on www.fallbrookchamberofcommerce.org/ where photos of all the...

  • County to have high-speed internet at library branches

    Joe Naiman, Village News Correspondent|Updated Apr 24, 2018

    The 33 county library branches currently have internet service with a broadband speed of 40 megabytes per second, but an upgrade to high-speed internet will improve the download speed to one gigabyte per second. A 5-0 San Diego County Board of Supervisors vote, March 27, authorized a sole-source contract with Califa Group to provide high-speed internet services at county library branches. The five-year contract has a value of $1.5 million. "I have been a huge supporter of libraries and I know their value in our...

  • San Diego County Library announces most checked out items

    Updated Apr 24, 2018

    FALLBROOK – The San Diego County Library presented the lists of the top 10 checked out items in each category for the month of February. For Adult Fiction, the top 10 most checked out books are “The Late Show” by Michael Connelly, “Camino Island” by John Grisham, “Y is for Yesterday” by Sue Grafton, “The Whistler” by John Grisham, “The Fix” by David Baldacci, “Into the Water” by Paula Hawkins, “Murder Games” by James Patterson, “The Rooster Bar” by John Grisham, “The Woman in Cabin 10” by Ruth Ware and “No Middle Name” by...

  • The Green Art House officially opens

    Updated Apr 21, 2018

    FALLBROOK – The Green Art House, a nonprofit arts school and artist retreat, held its grand opening and ribbon cutting Saturday, April 7. The event managed to dodge the threats of rain, and it turned out to be a perfectly sunny day. With over 300 people in attendance throughout the 1-4 p.m. event, the organization was well received. From several live demos by instructors to live music, classic cars and opportunity drawings, the afternoon had something for everyone. The G...

  • 'How the Other Half Loves'

    Elizabeth Youngman Westphal, Special to the Village News|Updated Apr 20, 2018

    Tucked in the back of a parking lot on the East side of I-5 in Solana Beach sits a noteworthy house of theatre. North Coast Rep is wrapping up its 36th season featuring David Ellenstein as Artistic Director for the past 16. What that really means over these past years is he has developed a bit of clout in the make-believe world of play acting. Otherwise, he would not have been able to lure Geoffrey Sherman to direct in his little playhouse. Mr. Sherman's resume is exemplary... Full story

  • Soul Doctor for the heart

    Elizabeth Youngman Westphal, Special to the Village News|Updated Apr 20, 2018

    It would seem if you are reading this review, you too, if not a child of the 60's are at least aware of the flower-child movement. Which would align you with the creators of "Soul Doctor". It opened April 10 at the Lyceum Space in downtown San Diego. Reworked for the road, having debuted on Broadway in 2013, the journey of rock star Rabbi Schlomo will only be in San Diego for 24 total performances on its first stop of the world tour. Next stop is Jerusalem, Israel. "Soul... Full story

  • Arts in the Park to be held April 29

    Updated Apr 13, 2018

    FALLBROOK – The new board of directors of Rally for Children has announced that this year's Arts in the Park event will be held Sunday, April 29, at Live Oak Park. Rally for Children recently donated $15,000 to fund several nonprofit groups providing programs and projects to children in the local community. For event and membership information, please visit www.rallyforchildren.org....

  • Community Read event features Jesuit priest and author

    Updated Apr 13, 2018

    FALLBROOK – Father Gregory Boyle has been invited to speak at the Fallbrook Library Saturday, May 26, as part of the Friends of Fallbrook Library 2018 Community Read. Boyle, an entertaining and inspirational speaker, will be discussing his bestselling novel "Barking to the Choir." The Jesuit priest and bestselling author will share what three decades of working with gang members in Los Angeles has taught him about faith, compassion, and the enduring power of kinship. The s...

  • Stergulz to judge Fallbrook Art Association's annual Plein Air Competition and Show

    Updated Apr 9, 2018

    FALLBROOK - The Fallbrook Art Association announced their annual Plein Air Competition and Show, Wednesday, April 25, at Grand Tradition, 220 Grand Tradition Way, in Fallbrook. The one-day event is open to all artists. Participants can sign in 10 a.m. with their $20 entry fee or $25 for non-members and have their materials stamped. They can paint any subject on the grounds and must return the finished painting no later than 3 p.m. This year's judge is Richard Stergulz. Cash...

  • Otis Day & The Knights to host toga party at Pala

    Updated Apr 9, 2018

    PALA – Otis Day & The Knights, the iconic rock band that was created for the Hollywood cult movie National Lampoon's "Animal House," will host a "Toga, Food & Booze Party," 6-10 p.m. Saturday, July 28, at Pala Casino Spa & Resort's Starlight Theater. Bluzmen will be the opening act. In addition to the concert, guests will enjoy seven food tastings and will receive 10 drink tickets for a selection of 50 bourbons, whiskeys, barrel aged spirits and 10 craft beers. Guests who w...

  • Concerts are among free events at library in April

    Updated Apr 7, 2018

    FALLBROOK – The Fallbrook Library will host many free events in April, including concerts, book discussions, a movie and lectures about sex trafficking and climate change. An acoustic showcase by Gregory Page will be featured 2 p.m., Sunday, April 8. Page is a unique English-born Irish and Armenian musician. Page creates compelling songs that are full of cinematic melodies. A songwriter and crooner, he creates an atmosphere of 1920s jazz, blues and folk music. The Insight Book Club meets 1 p.m. Monday, April 9. This month t...

  • Encore Club presents The Glitz and Glamour Gala

    Updated Apr 7, 2018

    FALLBROOK - Fallbrook Encore Club shared with Fallbrook Newcomers Club The Glitz and Glamour Gala, a star-studded luncheon with games and prizes, March 15. The event was held in the Eagle's View ballroom at Pechanga Resort. The theme was old Hollywood, so guests wearing gaudy outfits, feather boas, wonderful hats and jewels completed the atmosphere of glamour. Every table competed in a modeling competition. Each group received a bag of stick-on flowers, leis and other decorati...

  • Pechanga to celebrate Mother's Day with three 'Singin' in the Rain: the Broadway Musical' performances

    Tiffany Rodriguez, Special to Valley News|Updated Mar 29, 2018

    “Singin’ in the Rain: the Broadway Musical” will come alive inside the Pechanga Theater with three show-stopping performances throughout Mother’s Day weekend. Guests can take their mothers to sing along with the cast 8 p.m. Friday, May 11, and Saturday, May 12, or 2 p.m. Sunday, May 13. Tickets are currently on sale and are $85, $75 and $65. Tickets may be purchased online at www.Pechanga.com, by calling (877) 711-2946 or in person at the Pechanga box office. “Singin’ in the Rain: the Broadway Musical” is the award-winning st...

  • Fallbrook Chorale to host Spring Roundup

    Updated Mar 29, 2018

    FALLBROOK – The Fallbrook Chorale has invited the community to attend its second annual Spring Roundup fundraiser, 2-6 p.m., Saturday, April 28, at the Lazy Creek Ranch in Fallbrook. The ticket price includes great “vittles” on the menu, such as grilled on-site barbecue dinner made by award-winning Phil’s Barbecue, dessert by luscious Cravory Cookies, complimentary water and soda, as well as wine and beer supplied by Wiens Winery for purchase. One alcoholic beverage is included with ticket. Entertainment for the whole f...

  • Pala announces April free events

    Updated Mar 29, 2018

    PALA – Pala Casino Spa & Resort will continue its free events series in April featuring the 60+ Club at 1 p.m. on Tuesdays and the underground wine CAVE on weekends. Due to construction of Pala’s $170 million expansion and renovation, no tribute concerts or performances in Luis Rey’s lounge are scheduled. The 60+ Club will be held in the Pala Events Center. The free April entertainment schedule includes: 60+ Club, 1 p.m. Tuesdays ● April 3, Heartache Tonight, a tribute to The Eagles. ● April 10, Paperback Writer, a tribute t... Full story

  • Fallbrook Music Society presents top clarinetist

    Updated Mar 23, 2018

    FALLBROOK – Continuing its successful Classical Sundays format, Fallbrook Music Society presents renowned Peter Dayeh, an active orchestral and chamber musician, as well as recitalist Sunday, March 25, in the community room of the Fallbrook Public Library. The concert is free to the general public and begins 3 p.m. No tickets are required. Dayeh is currently second clarinet with the Santa Cruz Symphony and appears frequently with the San Diego Symphony. "Fallbrook Music S...

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