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 Fallbrook Artists Association held its first ever Open Studio Tour Sept. 30 and the response from the community was excellent. FAA President Thom Lingle said, "We want to thank all of the artists that donated their time, opened their art studio and shared their passion by supporting this new adventure in art with people who came from Hemet and beyond; we thank the art tourists as well. "We also appreciate the Grant we received from the Vintage Car Club last w...
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Steven Schindler Special to the Village News A Temecula high school auditorium was the center of the rock and roll universe on a recent Saturday night. The California Music Hall of Fame Awards (CMHOF) had the walls shaking from some of rock’s most legendary stars. If your musical tastes are more in tune with Elvis Presley, it was hosted by one of Elvis’s lifelong best friends, the one and only Wink Martindale. When Wink was working in Memphis radio in the late 1950s he was instrumental in Elvis Presley gaining notoriety local...
FALLBROOK – Fallbrook Newcomers, the community organization dedicated to welcoming and fostering friendship among Fallbrook residents, recently held a fun and informative Out and About event led by Newcomers member Keith Johnson. The popular Out and About activities are a great way to make new friends while exploring local museums, scenic locations and other attractions. The San Diego Maritime Museum Tour took place Sept. 26 and included a boat tour of the San Diego Harbor with its stunning views. The Newcomers also e...
FALLBROOK – On Sunday Sept. 17, Natasha Ragland's Music Studio presented a piano and vocal recital to residents, family and friends at the Regency. Piano duets featured Mozart's "Marriage of Figaro," John Philip Souza, Rockabilly tunes, Spirituals, and American Folk Songs. Vocalists sang selections from "The Lion King," "Enchanted," "The Roar of the Greasepaint, The Smell of the Crowd," Campfire Girls, and Willie Nelson. Works of Debussy, Scott Joplin, and Clementi were a...
Joe Naiman Village News Reporter Ramon Ayala y Sus Bravos del Norte performed an Aug. 27 concert at Pala Casino's Palomar Starlight Theater. Ayala is often billed as "El Rey de Accordeon," which in English means King of the Accordion. Although Ayala is now 77 years old, the Pala Casino concert showed he hasn't abdicated his accordion royalty. The 91-minute concert was preceded by a six-minute introduction. Ayala and the rest of his band performed 18 songs during his time on...
Julie Reeder Publisher The Fallbrook Art Center’s 26th Annual Galaxy of Glass exhibition – Capturing Light, Art and Nature, opened Sept. 23. Artists, local residents and visitors from the southland all converged to discuss, appreciate and purchase beautiful pieces featured in the show. The variety of art includes something for everyone with affordable unique and colorful glass jewelry, bowls and plates, to statement pieces of all sizes, shapes and prices. Some of the stellar pieces are waiting for just the right living roo...
FALLBROOK - The new Encore season is out of the chute, full speed ahead! Members benefited from an informative presentation by North County Fire at the September Coffee Meeting, where fire prevention and safety were discussed. A special 'Welcome Back' picnic was held at Grand Traditions Estate and Gardens, where attendees enjoyed the beautiful scenic gardens, an appetizing picnic lunch and each other's company as they reconnected following the summer break. Encore's monthly...
Lucette Moramarco Associate Editor The Fallbrook Women’s Connection’s monthly brunch on Friday, Sept. 15 featured a performance by eight students from the Temecula Conservatory of Music. They played several pieces of classical music and talked about the Musical Mentor’s Club. The young adults ranged in age from 15 to 18 and were accompanied by the president and founder of the Temecula Children’s Music Foundation, Brian Bohn, and board member Chris Dahl. Bohn, a father of six, explained how the foundation started and that ha...
FALLBROOK – The Freaney and Friends free September concert will be held Tuesday, Sept. 26 at 1 p.m. in the Community Room at Fallbrook Library and will feature musician Elizabeth Howard. Howard is a native of San Diego. She holds a Bachelor of Music from Boston University and a Master of Music from Yale University, both for trumpet performance. She has performed with the San Diego Symphony, Orchestra Nova, and at the Old Globe. Outside the classical music scene, she is a...
FALLBROOK - The Santa Barbara Trio will make its debut appearance in Fallbrook on Sunday, Sept. 24 at the Mission Theater. Presented by Fallbrook Music Society, the trio will offer the audience an engaging program with works ranging from classical composers such as Tchaikovsky to an adaptation of Lord of the Rings for trio. Santa Barbara Trio was created by internationally recognized pianist Jacopo Giacopuzzi. No stranger to the Fallbrook stage, Giacopuzzi has performed in...
FALLBROOK – The Fallbrook Quilt Guild had the pleasure of having Jeff Warner as their September speaker. Warner shared his exciting trunk show called "The Shape of Bargello." Members then had the opportunity to participate in Saturday's workshop creating the "Kaleidoscope Snowflake." Guild meetings are held the first Thursday of the month at the Fallbrook Community Center, 341 Heald Lane. The Oct. 5 meeting will begin with the program at 1 p.m. Submitted by the Fallbrook Q...
FALLBROOK – The Mission Theater is holding a 75th anniversary special event, Saturday, Oct. 7; doors open at 6 p.m. The community is invited to attend the celebration which includes a slideshow presentation, complimentary glass of champagne, complimentary hors d’oeuvres and a complimentary piece of cake. The event also features a screening of the first movie ever shown at the theater, in 1948, “Abbott & Costello Meet Frankenstein.” Pre-sale tickets are $20, tickets bought at the door are $25. To purchase tickets online,...
FALLBROOK – Larry Baker and Karen Langer Baker have each received awards in Escondido Art Association's latest themed show, "Society." Baker's collage, "The Other Woman," was awarded an honorable mention. Langer Baker's monotype, "Side by Side II," received second place, and her watercolor painting on gesso, "Sunday Afternoon," took third place. These, and many other wonderful works of art, can be seen at the Escondido Art Association's Gallery at 121 W. Grand Ave., E...
FALLBROOK – The Fallbrook Chorale has begun rehearsing for its annual holiday event. Anyone interested in singing with them is invited to come to a rehearsal as they begin preparations for the Christmas Concert, scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 9 at SonRise Christian Fellowship. Rehearsals are held on Tuesday evenings from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at SonRise, 463 S Stage Coach Lane. On their first night, new singers are asked to arrive early at 6 p.m. to get situated with music, etc. The chorale looks forward to singing Christmas music t...
FALLBROOK – Stagecoach Sunday rolls into town on Oct. 1 as the Fallbrook Land Conservancy celebrates its 35th year at the historic Palomares House and Park in Fallbrook. The festivities will begin at 11 a.m. and end at 3 p.m., with stagecoach rides, barbeque, wild animal encounters, and kids' activities, with the biggest draw the ever-popular silent auction and raffle. The auction features an array of artwork and experiences, coupons to local businesses, jewelry, handicrafts,...
PALA – Pala Casino Spa Resort is excited to present funk-rock band, Here Come the Mummies, Friday, Oct. 6, performing live indoors at the Events Center. The show will start at 8 p.m. Tickets prices are on sale now at the Pala Box Office, www.palacasino.com, or www.etix.com. Here Come the Mummies is an eight-piece funk-rock band of 5000-year-old Egyptian Mummies with a one-track mind. Their "Terrifying Funk from Beyond the Grave" is sure to get the audience into them (and possibly vice versa). Since their discovery, HCTM h...
Joe Naiman Village News Reporter The Aug. 19 Smokey Robinson concert at Pala Casino was originally scheduled for the outdoor Palomar Starlight Theater, but the storm that weekend caused a last-minute change to the indoor Events Center. The change in venue required more than just setting up on a different stage. The Palomar Starlight Theater has a capacity of 1,800 people while the Events Center is traditionally set for 1,500 spectators. Although nobody lost any seating...
FALLBROOK – The Scarecrows are having the final finishing touches done in anticipation of Fallbrook Scarecrow Days Oct. 1-31. New scarecrows and the ever popular ones will be finished in time to make room for scarecrow building workshops in September. The workshops provide any assistance needed to build and create scarecrows. Frames, body parts and even clothing are available for participants' convenience. The workshops are on Sept. 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 21, 22, 23, 28, and 3...
FALLBROOK – On Sept. 16, Fallbrook Artists Association (FAA) welcomes Helen Shafer Garcia to its monthly meeting where she will be demonstrating watercolor collage techniques. Shafer Garcia is a painter, mixed media, book arts, ceramics artist and award winning illustrator. Her watercolor illustrations have graced the cover of brochures, garden articles and advertisements of numerous international resorts and magazines for more than 35 years. She holds a BA degree in Fine A...
FALLBROOK – Established in 1972, Fallbrook Newcomers Club, an organization dedicated to welcoming and integrating new residents and/or those who desire to make new friends within our vibrant community, announces the implementation of "Hello" as its state-of-the-art membership website. With a commitment to embracing innovative solutions, the club aims to streamline operations and enhance members' overall experience. Since the club hosts a variety of events, gatherings, and s...
TEMECULA – The California Music Hall of Fame is honored to announce its current class of inductees. The induction event, to be held on Sept. 23, in Temecula, will be hosted by the legendary Wink Martindale. This year’s class of inductees features a diverse group of music legends and collaborators and includes Bobby Kimball (frontman for the band Toto), Frank Garcia and Cannibal & The Headhunters, Jason Scheff (Chicago), BJ Thomas, Laurence Juber (Wings), Jimi Sohn (“Gloria”), Chuck Negron (formerly of Three Dog Night),...
