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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BONSALL – When the doors opened for the 2023 BWD/BUSD Art Contest and Show, “Stages of Inspiration,” on March 7, Bonsall Unified School District staff, students and their families, and Bonsall Woman’s Club members found a venue filled with 197 entries in three categories: fine arts, crafts and photography. Hundreds of people filled the Sullivan Middle School multipurpose room to view and judge the art during the first hour of the program, while SMS student Jett Van Alfen played background music on his guitar. Ballet Folklor...
FALLBROOK – Rain or shine, fun and adventure never stops with the Fallbrook Newcomers. With 20 plus regular monthly activities, everything from pickleball, card games and golf to cooking, book clubs and wine tours, only one or two were canceled during the recent deluge of rain. Nothing stops this group. If anyone is looking to expand their social circle and desires to be engaged in the community, Newcomers has something for every interest and provides countless o...
FALLBROOK – The 56th annual version of the Fallbrook Vintage Car Show and Swap Meet will be held Sunday, May 28, again at Bates Nut Farm, 15954 Woods Valley Road, Valley Center. Last year's turnout was tremendous, with over 400 show cars and 40 plus vendors. Go to www.fallbrookvintagecarclub.org to register a car or to obtain a swap meet booth space. It's that simple. Scroll down to the red buttons to choose an action. Completing the forms and paying can all be done online o...
Elizabeth Youngman-Westphal Special to The Village News In a sparkling debut at The Cygnet Theatre, scenic designer Tony Cucuzella's set shines in "Present Laughter." Unfortunately, his set is built so well, it averts the one very necessary component of a farce, door slamming. Nary a one. Adding to the panache is Elisa Benzoni's period costume design, Bonnie Durben's meticulous prop placements, and Colby Freel's spot-on-lighting design. On the other hand, the plague of every... Full story
Langer Baker wins art awards... Full story
BONSALL – At the March general meeting of the Bonsall Woman's Club, Helen Poddoubnyi was named Volunteer of the Year. This honor is bestowed on the member who has not only provided many hours of service to the club and the community but has done so in a variety of ways. As the BWC treasurer Poddoubnyi is an integral part of the club's operations. She has recently set up a new bookkeeping program and reports to the board and the membership the financial standings of the c...
Elizabeth Youngman-Westphal Special to The Village News Tickets are on sale now for “The Bodyguard” at The Welk Resort Theatre, 8860 Lawrence Welk Dr. in Escondido. Opening weekend is around the corner on April 15. Weekend performances only. Book early or you might miss it. For tickets, call 760-749-3182 or visit https://tickets.thewelkresortssandiego.com Broadway San Diego is bringing “1776” back in full woke-mode right off the boards of Broadway. The show features a transgender, multi-racial cast reimagining histori...
FALLBROOK – Local residents Robyn Custer and James Ungricht were among hundreds of couples who competed at the 26th annual UCSD "Dance by the Shores" Ballroom Dancesport competition, March 4. Even with only a few days preparation, they did quite well in their division. Custer and Ungricht competed in 19 events and reached the finals in almost half of them. "While I'm glad we made it to the final round in so many dances, I was a little sad we couldn't crack the top three in a...
LAKEWOOD, N.J. – A new data analysis by AvaCare Medical reveals that California is home to over 9% of all mobility disability cases in the U.S., the highest of all states in the country. Mobility disabilities is an umbrella term that includes any disability that impacts a person’s ability to move or maintain their balance. These physical impairments include arthritis, paralysis, amputation, cerebral palsy, multiple sclerosis, and spinal cord injury. People with mobility disabilities such as these may experience dif...
Dr. Dawn Love Veterinarian Loving the pet(s) you bring into your household may start with something other than puppy love. It may start with something more critical: finances. Many would-be pet owners neglect to consider the true costs of pet ownership. Pet ownership comes with responsibility. Make plans to include your pet in your budget. The first expense is nutrition. Good pet food is not cheap. Next are vaccinations and protections your pet(s) need. There also are...
MURRIETA – Hospice of the Valleys, 25240 Hancock Ave., Suite 120, in Murrieta has been recognized as a five-star organization, placing it in the top hospices in the country and the only five-star hospice in Riverside County. “This recognition means so much to us at Hospice of the Valleys. It demonstrates that our compassionate patient-centered care, attention to detail and focus on quality improvement is recognized and valued by the families we serve,” Marta Sarver-Martinez, RN, administrator and director of nursing at Hospi...
TEMECULA – In its all-new 2023 production, Circus Vargas channels the “City of Lights” in their latest, greatest production, “Bonjour Paris.” This all-new high-energy, action-packed extravaganza delivers the ultimate live family entertainment experience for children of all ages. Circus Vargas’ two-hour show can be seen at Temecula Promenade from March 24 through April 10. Visit https://circusvargas.com/ for tickets and showtimes! Submitted by Circus Vargas.... Full story
PALA – Pala Casino Spa Resort is excited to announce the first six shows of their annual Summer Concert Series, starting Friday, May 5. Performances will be held in the recently remodeled outdoor Starlight Theater. Chris Young Friday, May 5 8 p.m. Midland Saturday, May 6 8 p.m. Pedro Fernandez Sunday, May 7 8 p.m. Thundercat Saturday, May 13 8 p.m. Tower of Power Saturday, June 17 8 p.m. Kool & The Gang Friday, July 28 8 p.m. “We are excited to kick off our annual Summer Concert Series with an amazing performance by cou... Full story
FALLBROOK – Fallbrook Encore Club is a social club that offers activities, outings, card games, Mahjong, dinners, special events and more to their members. Ideas for new activities are in the works for this coming year. Encore welcomes all residents from Fallbrook, Bonsall, Rainbow, and De Luz. The next meeting is April 4. Activity sign ups and social time begin at 9:30 a.m. and the meeting is at 10:00. Members and guests can learn more about the activities that are o...
Elizabeth Youngman-Westphal Special to The Village News Making its world debut at La Jolla Playhouse is a play based on a 1983 film directed by Francis Ford Coppola, "The Outsiders." The story details a teenage girl's high school observations while attending Will Rogers High School in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Susan Eloise Hinton was 16 years old in 1967. Her book, "The Outsiders," talks about generational prejudice and hate between the 'Greasers' (the have nots) and the 'Socs' (the... Full story
FALLBROOK – Fallbrook Arts held a fundraising dinner at the Fallbrook Art Center on Feb. 8 to honor Vince Ross for his 47 years of volunteer service to the Fallbrook community. Jerri Patchett, president of the Fallbrook Arts Board, opened the program by saying that “The quality of life we enjoy in this Village is directly attributable to Vince's vision and the numerous projects he initiated that make Fallbrook a special place.” Ross founded and was president of the Fallbrook Advisory Council, later to become known as the F...
FALLBROOK – Fallbrook Art Association welcomes Igor Koutsenko who will demonstrate his exquisite use of color and form in the use of oil for painting lovely florals, landscapes, or portraits, on March 18. Koutsenko immigrated to the United States in 1992, settling in Oklahoma City where he taught fine art at the University of Central Oklahoma. In 1995, he was granted permanent United States residency. In 1998, Koutsenko visited Southern California and was attracted by its beau...
Rehearsing for Curtain Call Company's production of "Steel Magnolias" are, from left, front row, Cianna Garrison (Shelby Eatenton-Latcherie), Cari Garrison (M'Lynn Eatenton); back row, Melissa Buckley (Truvy Jones) and Hannah Burke (Annelle Dupuy). The play opens Friday, March 17 at Christ the King Lutheran Church, 1620 S. Stage Coach Lane. For more information, visit http://www.curtaincallcompany.com. Village News/Courtesy photo... Full story
FALLBROOK – Cutting-edge contemporary jazz keyboardist and composer Scott Wilkie promises a dynamic and diverse concert experience Sunday, March 19, at 2 p.m. Scott Wilkie and Friends, a bestselling jazz ensemble, is recognized for its fiery performances, explosive energy and diverse programming. "We can't wait to welcome Scott Wilkie and Friends back to Fallbrook to once again experience the unique skills of these talented musicians," Bob Freaney, president of Fallbrook M...
Elizabeth Youngman-Westphal Special to The Village News When an improbable plot merges with a ridiculous circumstance, you can bet "Something Funny's Going On." Accompanied by the melodious stylings of musical director Terry O'Donnell, bored British shoe salesman Harry Witherspoon (Cody Ingram) trudges back to his rented room on another Friday night wishing for life to change. His boring life takes a screwball trajectory when an American uncle leaves him $6 million in his...
FALLBROOK – Two new art shows, “Engaging Trees” by multiple artists and “Metamorphosis in Stone” by Eileen Sprague, are being hosted by the Friends of the Fallbrook Library from Monday, March 13, to Friday, April 28. “Engaging Trees” shows how trees in art are not “accessories” or background props in landscapes, but they are the main focus of the works. Conjured from imagination or plein-air realism, the artists show a reverence for trees as fascinating objects by themselves, alive, emotional, renewing, engaging, communi...
Joe Naiman Village News Reporter Peter White and Spyro Gyra performed Friday, Feb. 17, during a jazz concert at Pala Casino’s Events Center. Jazz is often associated with Mississippi River towns or large American cities, so the jazz musicians from England and Upstate New York show that the popularity of jazz is worldwide. New Orleans, Kansas City and Harlem have jazz museums and the Smithsonian Institution also has a jazz component. White, who is now 68, grew up in England and credits bands referred to on this side of the p...
Elizabeth Youngman-Westphal Special to The Village News James Lapine and Stephen Sondheim won the 1985 Pulitzer Prize with two Tony Awards for their play, “Sunday in the Park with George.” That same play is now making its West Coast debut at the California Center for the Arts in Escondido. Lapine used neo-impressionist George Seurat's 1886 pointillist magnum opus, "A Sunday Afternoon on the Island of La Grande Jatte" for his inspiration. Seurat’s painting technique, using tiny dots of paint to create this masterpiece, possi...
PALA – Pala Casino Spa Resort will present best-selling American rock band Third Eye Blind Saturday, April 15, performing live indoors at the Events Center. The show will start at 8 p.m. This show is just one of the impressive lineup of headliner and tribute concerts that will be held at the Events Center and Starlight Theater. Since 1997, San Francisco's Third Eye Blind, led by Stephan Jenkins, has recorded five best-selling albums and assembled one career retrospective. S...
Elizabeth Youngman Westphal Special to The Village News When I said, "'Anything Goes' is the best musical this year," Gary Lewis, SDMT co-founder standing near his cofounding wife Erin, retorted with wide eyes, "It's only February." Even so, it will be a tall order to outperform, out sing, or out tap this large cast directed by Omri Schein. Casting director Jill Townsend deserves high praise for putting this zany and talented cast on stage in front of Schein. Schein's... Full story
