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 – St. John's Episcopal Church hosted its first ever "Fallbrook Vintners' Wine Showcase,'' a gala wine tasting and auction event Saturday, Oct. 15, to benefit the Pendleton Community Service Fund. This organization, an affiliate of Camp Pendleton Rotary, gathers and distributes "gently used" furniture and household goods free-of-charge to young, enlisted Marines and needy veterans. Linda Sundram, founder of the Fund, explained in her opening remarks that "most young M...
Elizabeth Youngman-Westphal Special to The Village News Here's what is up in and around San Diego. First, Broadway San Diego is hot this season starting with "Hamilton" on Nov. 9, followed by Harper Lee's celebrated "To Kill a Mockingbird" starring Richard Thomas; next up (if any tickets remain) is one-night only with Harry Connick Jr. on Dec. 11 at 7 p.m. I saw him years ago in Sacramento and he swings! Just around the corner is "Annie" in time for the holidays for a great...
Joe Naiman Village News Reporter During the 38 Special concert Oct. 14 at Pala Casino's Events Center, lead singer Don Barnes noted, "It's Friday night. It's a celebration. We came to play." The band did indeed play that night. The concert lasted 88 minutes not including a one-minute break prior to the encore. During that time the band played 23 songs. "Thank you for taking the ride through the years with us," Barnes said. Barnes was with the band when they formed in 1974....
PALA – Pala Casino Spa Resort presents legendary American rock band Three Dog Night Friday, Nov. 4, performing live indoors at the Events Center. Created in 1968 by Danny Hutton, Three Dog Night recorded the music of the best (and mostly undiscovered) new songwriters of their time including Harry Nilsson, Randy Newman, Elton John, Laura Nyro, Paul Williams, and Hoyt Axton among many others. The group’s eclectic taste, combined with their ability to recognize and record hits in a unique, distinctive, and appealing style, resul...
FALLBROOK – "Fallout Shelter" is the seventh book published by Fallbrook resident Steven Schindler. The stunning novel lays bare corrupt criminal clergy and tells how a young man fights back when there's nowhere else to turn. In the book, a fallout shelter could be in a church, school, or city hall. But an abandoned fallout shelter in the basement of a Bronx apartment building became a refuge for three best friends where they could plan their dreams and their schemes t...
Joe Naiman Village News Reporter A Southern rock band called The Rob Leines Band opened for Dwight Yoakum at the Oct. 7 concert in Pala Casino’s Events Center. During that performance, Rob Leines, who is originally from Georgia, made the comment: “There are two things I don’t talk about on stage. That’s politics and college football. But go Dawgs.” It needs to be clarified here that politically Oklahoma City is the capital of the state of Oklahoma. Those whose family members include Okies may joke that Bakersfield is the ca...
FALLBROOK – The Fallbrook Encore Club's next meeting is Tuesday, Nov. 1, at Christ the King Church, 1620 S. Stagecoach Lane. Encore is a social club dedicated to making friends and celebrating these friendships; membership is open to all people living in Fallbrook, Bonsall, and Rainbow. The meeting begins at 9:30 a.m. with socializing, coffee and signups for activities. The official meeting starts at 10 a.m. when the board let's everyone know what is going on with the club a...
PALA – Pala Casino Spa Resort is excited to present Grammy® winning artist, Grammy® Hall of Fame Inductee, and World Music Awards “Legend Award” recipient Gloria Gaynor Thursday, Nov. 3, performing live indoors at the Events Center. With hit songs in each of the past five decades, when she is not focusing on her several charitable endeavors, Gaynor continues to write and record new music. Her recent work in Nashville has delivered her new album, “Testimony,” a roots gospel album that debuted in the Top 5 of the Billboard T...
Joe Naiman Village News Reporter Davis Demographics & Planning will be performing annual Bonsall Unified School District enrollment projections over the next five years. A 5-0 BUSD board vote Sept. 13 approved a contract with Davis Demographics & Planning, whose office is in Riverside, for the services. The five-year agreement is retroactive to July 1, and Davis Demographics & Planning will be paid $12,750 annually. “We can plan accordingly for facilities and transportation,” said BUSD superintendent Joseph Clevenger. The... Full story
FALLBROOK – Fallbrook Music Society's next classical concert features a fascinating arrangement of two grand pianos, four hands, and tons of talent as exceptional concert pianists Konstantin Soukhovetski and Jacopo Giacopuzzi return to Fallbrook Sunday, Oct. 16 by popular demand. "This is a very special event that our audience won't soon forget," said Bob Freaney, president of Fallbrook Music Society. "Mr. Soukouvetski and Mr. Giacopuzzi are truly outstanding concert p...
PALA – Pala Casino Spa Resort is excited to present legendary American Country Rock band Nitty Gritty Dirt Band Saturday, Oct. 15, performing live indoors at the Events Center. The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band formed in 1966 as a Long Beach, California jug band. The band scored its first charting single in 1967, and embarked on a self-propelled ride through folk, country, rock ‘n’ roll, pop, bluegrass, and the amalgam now known as “Americana.” The first major hit came in 1971 with the epic “Mr. Bojangles,” which, along with in...
Joe Naiman Village News Reporter Assessing a genre to describe the Steve Miller Band may result in a declaration that Steve Miller and his musicians are variety artists. Songs such as “Rock’n Me,” “Jungle Love,” and “Jet Airliner” could qualify as rock and roll; “Take the Money and Run” could be considered Southern rock; “The Stake” (sometimes called “Nobody Loves You”) brings blues to the band’s melodies; “Fly Like an Eagle” has elements of folk music; “The Joker” could be designated as a pop song, and “Abracadabra” has a ti...
Elizabeth Youngman-Westphal Special to The Village News Trick or treat. Catch “Little Shop of Horrors” this month at SDMT. This cult favorite will run until Sunday, Oct. 30. Free parking; for tickets, call 858-560-5740 or visit www.sdmt.org. The Bach Collegium San Diego will feature the works of John Blow and Henry Purcell, two of England’s most influential composers of the 17th century at two locations this month. Noted as one of the country’s leading ensembles, they perform historical music from the Renaissance, Baroque...
FALLBROOK – Fallbrook Arts hosted “Art Under the Stars,” Saturday, Oct. 1. The sold-out event was held outdoors in the yard of the Fallbrook School of the Arts at 310 E. Alvarado St. The evening under the stars included a delicious dinner with champagne and wine. The highlight of the evening was the silent auction of 60 small original artworks by renowned watercolor artists. Larger works by local artists Charles Rouse and Carolyn Reynolds were also auctioned. Vocalist Kari Kirkland from Palm Springs entertained the group thro...
FALLBROOK – Galaxy of Glass, one of Fallbrook Art Center’s longest running and most popular shows, continues to attract new artists eager to participate as well as collectors and art appreciators alike. Presented in the center’s main exhibition space, The Janice Griffiths Gallery, the show features original glass art created by over 30 West Coast glass artists who were selected to participate. Ten new regional artists have joined the show this year. Using a myriad of processes including hot blown, cast, fused, slumped, carve...
FALLBROOK – It's another new year for Fallbrook Newcomers Club with members enjoying each other and several new activities to kick start September. In addition to the many games, outings and events members have enjoyed previously, the club has added six new activities bringing the monthly total to 17. Now there is Pickleball for exercise enthusiasts, Out On the Town for live theatre and concert buffs, Tasting Tours to explore local wineries, and Girls Just Wanna Have Fun, f...
Checking for signs of life on Jack Fry (Joe Porter) are, from left, Gina Abdelrahman (as Claudette Jensen), Mary Fry (Darlene Howard), Kathy Simmons (Diane Von Houten), Cari Garrison (Katie Osbourne), Cianna Garrison (Marcy Andover) and Dean Robinson (Paul Randall) in "Audition for Murder Dinner Theater Murder Mystery," performing at Firehouse Que and Brew, Oct. 9, 10 and 11. To order tickets, visit https://www.curtaincallcompany.com/. Village News/Courtesy...
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FALLBROOK – Firehouse Que and Brew and Curtain Call Company are working together again in offering "Audition for Murder," a Dinner Theater Murder Mystery at the restaurant Sunday, Oct. 9; Monday, Oct. 10, and Tuesday, Oct. 11. A three course dinner will begin being served promptly at 6 p.m., and the show will begin as soon as the plates are cleared from the main course. Beef, chicken, and vegan options will be available. The $49 ticket includes dinner, non-alcoholic drinks, dessert, and the show. Tickets are available at F... Full story
Elizabeth Youngman-Westphal Special to The Village News Nestled in the hillside amongst the structures of Alliant International University, Scripps Ranch Theatre company opened their new season with the political satire "The Outsider." Cleverly directed by Christopher Williams, nary a pun nor double entendre is overlooked. The well-chosen cast brought life to playwright Paul Slade Smith's biting commentary "skewering politics" and politicians. But let's not forget the minions...
Elizabeth Youngman-Westphal Special to the Village News The juke joint is hoppin’ at “Ain’t Misbehavin” in Escondido. Celebrating the life’s work of Thomas “Fats” Waller, this show sashays through his music with sass. Five snappy co-stars light up the stage. In alphabetical order they are Felicia Fairley, Paula Galloway, Mark Howard, Katie Porter, and DeAndre Simmons. Each co-star enjoys stand-alone moments like chanteuse Galloway singing “Honeysuckle Rose,” or Porter chanting “Squeeze Me,” and then Fairley is “Keepin’ Out of... Full story
RAINBOW – Natasha Ragland will be displaying 14 large paintings in the gallery lobby at the Merc Jazz Club and Ticket Box Office in Old Town Temecula at 42051 Main Street (at Old Town Front Street). This show will include landscapes of local scenes in Rainbow, Fallbrook, Temecula, and the beach, Yellowstone, animals, musicians and dancers, still life with musical instruments and florals. The reception will take place from 5:30-8 p.m., Friday, Oct. 7 in conjunction with the “Art Off the Walls” event across the street. There...
FALLBROOK – The Fallbrook Library will present the free monthly Freaney and Friends concert, Tuesday, Sept. 27 at 1 p.m. Freaney's guest this month will be pianist Jonathan Lee who has thrilled audiences throughout the United States. A prizewinner of several competitions, Lee captured first prize at the San Diego International Piano Competition; first, audience, and best Liszt prizes at the Washington International Piano Artists Competition; second, audience, and best B...
Joe Naiman Village News Reporter The Sept. 11 concert at Pala Casino's Starlight Theater was the last for Martina McBride on that trip. She and her band returned to Nashville and will next perform Sept. 30 in Grand Rapids, Michigan. McBride chose to make her Pala concert a grand finale rather than a preparation for an early exit. "We have a 33-hour bus ride home," McBride said. "Nobody is in a hurry to do that." A couple of factors caused McBride and her band with seven other...
Elizabeth Youngman-Westphal Special to The Village News It's a hit! "Come Fall in Love" lives up to its title. Opening the season at The Old Globe is the World Premiere of "Come Fall in Love" also known throughout India as "DDLJ Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge." Destined for Broadway, the latest show at the Conrad Prebys Theatre burst into unrestrained joy just minutes after the curtain. Happiness rained over a beautifully dressed audience in sparkling Indian dress. For the first... Full story
