Also serving the communities of De Luz, Rainbow, Camp Pendleton, Pala and Pauma
Also serving the communities of De Luz, Rainbow, Camp Pendleton, Pala and Pauma
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FALLBROOK – The sixth annual Find Magnified Show at the Fallbrook Art Center features new hand-crafted works by regional artists. This exhibition and sale offers affordable, artful gifts in various mediums including jewelry, ceramics, glass, textiles, cards, and more. New items arrive daily. The art center is open daily through Sept. 5, Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Sundays, noon-3 p.m. Admission and parking are free. The art center is located at 103 S. Main a... Full story
Rick Monroe Special to the Village News With Fallbrook Winery being for sale (but not closing) and Monserate Winery opening in the next couple of months, those "big players" are complimented by a variety of other area boutique wineries and other unique styles. One, The Vineyard at 1924 is actually more of an outdoor bar with food trucks. The others – at least eight operating now and several others on the way – are what is called boutique wineries. When people use "bo... Full story
"Disney's Beauty and the Beast, The Musical" opened to a packed house Wednesday night, July 21, at the Moonlight Amphitheatre, Vista. The first thing a critic looks for in a performance is a mistake. A weakness in a performance or a flaw in the costumes, or sets, or lighting, or sound, or music, or any number of microscopic issues little known to an audience. I am delighted to report, this production was 100% spectacular. Bravo to this huge cast. Hats off to director Jamie...
FALLBROOK – Continuing its successful classical Sundays format, Fallbrook Music Society has announced its 44th annual concert season at the historic Fallbrook Mission Theater, with one of the most widely appealing range of artists ever programmed. Ann Murray, FMS Executive Director said, "We have spent the last 12 months working hard to support our audience with online concerts while at the same time, preparing for the future. Our upcoming season features incredible d...
SAN DIEGO – The Meals on Wheels San Diego County has announced that its “Reels on Wheels” Drive-In Grease Sing-Along Gala, scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 14 at the Sheraton San Diego Hotel and Marina, has been cancelled due to COVID-19. Although event organizers are disappointed they won't be able to get together in-person with the community, they want to be mindful and proactive to ensure everyone stays safe and healthy. Submitted by Meals on Wheels San Diego County.... Full story
Gamini Ratnavira with Lisa A. Ratnavira At the age of 19, I became a self-taught wildlife artist in my native country of Sri Lanka. I was inspired by the beautiful rainforest country I grew up in and wanted to share the beauty and wonder of nature with those around me. I was fortunate to have raised a baby elephant named Maya, enjoyed my father Sardha's pet leopard and macaw, and a litany of wildlife around our home. At one of my first art shows in 1979, President JR Jayewarde... Full story
Rick Monroe Special to the Village News Fallbrook's Chase Sales will experience his first art exhibit on Saturday, July 24, in Oceanside, chosen as one of two featured artists from 20 adult artists. "Chase has only been taking art lessons since November 2020 when we discovered that he has a unique talent," said his father, Carlos Sales. "Chase, 23, has Down Syndrome and doesn't use many words, so this is a wonderful gift for him to be able to express himself." Chase Sales...
Bob Garver After more than two years, the Marvel Cinematic Universe is back on the big screen! Due to the pandemic, the MCU’s poor fans have had to spend the last six months sustaining themselves merely on the three streaming series that have brought the entire medium to new heights. But now it’s time to start blowing up the box office again. A mere two weeks after 2021 delivered its biggest hit yet with “F9: The Fast Saga,” the bar is being raised once again by arguably the biggest franchise in cinematic history. The fil... Full story
Regina Elling Special to Village News Known as the “Best Days of Summer,” the Ramona Country Fair is an event for those looking for a real, old-fashioned country fair. And the celebration promises to be extra special – the fair is celebrating its 50th year. The Ramona Chamber of Commerce is presenting the Ramona Country Fair from Friday, July 30 to Sunday, Aug. 1. “The Ramona Country Fair is an old-fashioned country fair showcasing the best Ramona has to offer,” said Stephanie Macdonald, Ramona Chamber member and Ramona Co...
FALLBROOK – The only in-person Fallbrook Encore Club event this past season became a festive celebration of lockdown liberation. There were lots of big smiles, hugs and laughter. It had been a very long time since everyone had an opportunity to be together. Since Encore Club is a social club, it was a tough year. Previous activities largely had to be held on Zoom, but members are not easily daunted! Encore welcomed, as their guests, nine new members "flying up" from F...
Disney's "Beauty and the Beast, the Musical" opens at Moonlight Amphitheatre July 21 and runs until Aug. 7. The gates open at 6:30 p.m. for picnics, performances being at 8:00 in this outdoor venue under the stars. This much-loved Disney musical is much anticipated with tickets going fast. Bring a blanket in case the weather takes a turn and a seat cushion helps too. Tickets are $17 – $59. Reserve seats early. This could easily be a sell-out show. Up next: You won't want to mi...
Christ the King's King Players will be presenting "Bye-Bye Birdie" featuring cast members ages 8-18 beginning July 23 at 7:30 p.m. This production of "Bye-Bye Birdie" is directed by Mary Fry along with Assistant Director Robyn Dahlson, and there are 29 cast members in total. After noticing a need for performing arts in Fallbrook during the COVID-19 pandemic, Fry was inspired to bring young members of the community together through the production of "Bye-Bye Birdie." "Bye-Bye...
FALLBROOK – On Thursday June 17, Fallbrook Vintage Car Club members staged 15 vintage cars at the Fallbrook Silvergate Retirement Residence to display in a car show associated with a Silvergate Father's Day BBQ event. Silvergate provided a free BBQ meal of steak, chicken, corn on cob, beans, and ice cream which the FVCC members thoroughly enjoyed. Entertainment during the meal was provided by "Frankie and the Invisibles" playing many classic rock and roll tunes from the 5...
SAN DIEGO – Get ready to have a blast this summer with nonprofit Meals on Wheels San Diego County at its “Reels on Wheels” Drive-In Grease Sing-Along Gala on Saturday, Aug. 14 from 6 to 10 p.m. at the Sheraton San Diego Hotel and Marina. Attendees will have the opportunity to sing and jive to the most successful movie musical of all time, “Grease.” Sing-along lyrics will be shown on the movie screen and all attendees are encouraged to dress the part. “We planned a drive-in so that we could all gather safely but we are hopeful...
Local artist Jacquie Hughes recently published her first children's book, "Lizzy & Snart: The Adventures of the Magical Potion." Available now, this local artist worked for over three years to write, illustrate, and self-publish her first book. Hughes worked with watercolors to illustrate the 35-page book. Her book is about gratitude and friendship, something which she said is necessary during this time period. She wants readers to "recognize that a lot of times we hope and...
When Shay & Co sing, there is more than musical vibrations being transmitted through their original lyrics and musical talent. There is authenticity, joy, and encouragement that they hope their audience can feel when they hear their songs, they said. The lively duo is composed of two sisters who grew up in Fallbrook. At a very young age, Shayli Benner and Colby Duty started singing covers inspired by artists like Johnny Cash, Michael Jackson, and Queen. Drawing inspiration...
PALA – Pala Casino Spa Resort will celebrate the Fourth of July with a weekend full of live entertainment. Throughout the weekend, concerts will include Pink Floyd tribute by Which One’s Pink, The Boogie Knights, Little River Band, and The Righteous Brothers with Bill Medley. “From the nation’s Independence Day to California’s reopening, there is plenty to celebrate this July 4th at Pala Casino,” said Coley McAvoy, spokesperson for Pala Casino Spa Resort. “There is no better place to be than at Southern California’s...
FALLBROOK – Fallbrook Women's Connection had an overwhelming response from Fallbrook and the surrounding communities at their first brunch, June 18 at the Grand Tradition, since COVID shut everything down February 2020. There were 161 people in attendance and a record setting 60 first-time guests. Leslie Sommers of Caravan put on a lovely fashion show with exotic clothing from around the world. Anna and Chris Sherlock (mother and son) provided beautiful guitar and vocal p...
The topic is current and spellbinding. Presented by San Diego Repertory and streaming through July 25, "The Catastrophist," is about the world's most prominent virologist, Dr. Nathan Wolffe. Playwright Laura Gunderson has first-hand knowledge about the most prominent microbial researcher, she is his wife and mother of their two sons. Gunderson is lauded as the most produced living playwright since 2016, and is the playwright in residence at Marin Theatre Company in Mill Valley...
Although the Carlsbad Flower Fields aren't in bloom, local theatre is certainly regaining its feet. From New Village Arts, "Beehive – The 60s Musical" is what's currently playing in the fields, and the performers are blossoming! The gorgeous flower fields provided a wonderful backdrop for a great performance, and for those who've been missing live theatre, "Beehive" is an incredible opportunity to support local performers. Taking the audience through the '60's – from the start...
FALLBROOK – The Fallbrook Art Center welcomes the public to the 10th annual Artist Guild Show, now open in the Janice Griffiths Gallery through July 11. This juried exhibition and sale features over 110 works in a broad variety of mediums and disciplines including painting, printmaking, fine art jewelry, sculpture, textile arts, photography, mixed media, and more. Open daily through July 11, Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Sundays, noon-3 p.m., admission is $6, f...
FALLBROOK – Several Fallbrook performers will be taking the stage Friday night, July 9, for a live concert featuring headline act, Kelly Bowlin & The Beale Street Players, and opening act Anthony Cullins, aka "The Fallbrook Kid," at the Coach House, 33157 Camino Capistrano, Suite C, San Juan Capistrano. Kelly Bowlin & The Beale Street Players is an alt-country band which has won several regional music awards including Best Alt-Country for The Southern California Music A...
Expectations are always high when attending a performance at Vista's renowned outdoor venue the Moonlight Amphitheatre. Under the stars on a pleasant opening night, the maskless crowd enthusiastically welcomed the first production of its 40th season, "Once on this Island, The Musical." First produced in 1990, originally a 90-minute-one-act play, "Once on this Island, The Musical" opened off-Broadway and ran for 60 performances. Over the years other performances followed...
The first sounds of harmony rang out Saturday, June 5, as the Fallbrook Chorale ushered in much anticipated live music. Ann Frederick, chorale vice president, welcomed over 100 guests to the outdoor gardens of the First United Methodist Church. "It has been a really hard 18 months for those of us who love to sing in this choir," lamented Frederick. "We are so happy to be back. Today we represent about 50% of our membership and we hope to have everyone back in the fall as we...
BK Nicholson from the band Desperado, left, plays the mandolin along with violin teacher Rachelle Otaku in front of Albertson's to the delight of shoppers, June 5....
