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FALLBROOK – The Fallbrook Art Center and Fallbrook Land Conservancy kicked off a month-long Celebration of Nature last week with the opening of the center's "Our Natural World" show and the presentation of the newest sculpture at the Palomares House Sculpture Garden. These long-established nonprofits have enjoyed a wonderful history together establishing the nature art show and working together on Fallbrook's Art in Public Places program. The art show (open daily through May 2...
FALLBROOK – "Material Magic: The Art Quilt," a spectacular art textile exhibition, opening May 9, is hosted by the Friends of the Fallbrook Library and is a must see. This show exposes viewers to the range of imagination, inventiveness and processes that art quilters go through to create their works. Abstracting and stretching the imagination leaves the viewer in awe of this special art form. Lori Anderson, Charlotte Bird, Marilyn Chaffee, Viviana Lombrozo, Kathleen McCabe a...
FALLBROOK – The Fallbrook Art Association hosted its seventh annual Plein Air Competition and Show, April 9. Artists from all over Southern California, including one visitor from Wisconsin and another from Nevada, came to paint Fallbrook. Starting at The Gallery, 300 N. Brandon, the artists signed in and picked up a map of Fallbrook. Everything from restaurant buildings, wineries, farms, flowers, and parks were popular subjects. At 2 p.m., they all took their easels with t...
April 5, 2022, was one of the saddest days of my life. I received the news that my favorite singer, who I had met on more than one occasion, had passed from this world. At that moment, I felt a wrenching in my soul. The singer had melted my heart with his endearing grin and caramel-coated voice for 60 years, beginning when I was 8. Bobby Rydell lit up stages and hearts for 72 of his 79 years. For all of the accolades that had been showered upon him, Rydell maintained a humble... Full story
Joe Naiman Village News Reporter A magician and mentalist duo known as the Clairvoyants has a residency at the Luxor in Las Vegas but is from Austria and has been touring in Europe. The Clairvoyants, who consist of Thommy Ten and Amelie van Tass, will return to North American performances May 6 at Pala Casino before resuming their Luxor entertainment. "We can't wait for that," Ten said. "We're just looking forward to being able to perform live again," van Tass said. "I think...
Rick Monroe Special to the Village News When Brandon Gallery moved out of Fallbrook three years ago – after a 32-year run – property owners Ron and Crystal Wylie didn't want to see a shuttered business in downtown Fallbrook, especially before the Avocado Festival. In its place, they opened their own gallery, known as 105 n.main. It's also home for many of the family clocks which are for sale. Ron, long-time local architect, also repairs clocks, most commonly grandfather and...
FALLBROOK – Time is flying by and the Fallbrook Chorale is preparing for its annual fundraiser, "Fallbrook Joe and the Magical Caboose," Saturday, May 7 at SonRise Christian Fellowship, 463 S Stage Coach Lane. Members will act, sing and laugh, making it a fun evening. There will also be raffle items available as well as a silent auction. Tickets are $60 per person and include a delicious tri-tip dinner, dessert, and an original musical play written by chorale members, all a...
Rick Monroe Special to the Village News Four area young adults with special needs will show their art on Saturday, April 23, beginning with a reception 4-7 p.m. at 105 n.main, an art gallery at 105 N. Main Ave. in downtown Fallbrook. The artists – Chase, Nicholas, Summer and Alexis – are students of Suzette Phillips of Kabod Art Studio. She said she started teaching adults with disabilities 8-9 years ago how to draw portraits, and now works with students 15 and older with spec...
FALLBROOK – One of Natasha Ragland's music students has a beautiful horse named Laban who celebrated his 29th year earlier this year. Ragland thought she would capture his majestic look while he is still around, so she painted a picture of him. Laban is a Dutch Warmblood who was originally trained for jumping. When he became injured, Beal adopted him and retrained him as a dressage horse, and she still rides him lightly. Beal just retired from teaching English at Fallbrook H...
FALLBROOK – The San Diego County Library has announced expanded hours of operation which started Monday, April 11. The Fallbrook library new hours are as follows: Monday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday 12 p.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday Closed The Fallbrook library is located at 124 S. Mission Road. Submitted by Friends of the Fallbrook Library.... Full story
FALLBROOK – Area guitar music fans are invited to enjoy a live performance with world-renowned guitar master Pierre Bensusan Thursday, April 14, 7 p.m., at Monserate Winery, 2757 Gird Road. The French-Algerian acoustic guitar virtuoso, vocalist and composer is excited to at last tour North America and perform again for North San Diego County audiences. Described by the L.A. Times as "one of the most unique and brilliant acoustic guitar veterans in the world music scene t...
FALLBROOK – Area guitar music fans are invited to enjoy a live performance with world-renowned guitar master Pierre Bensusan Thursday, April 14, 7 p.m., at Monserate Winery, 2757 Gird Road. The French-Algerian acoustic guitar virtuoso, vocalist and composer is excited to at last tour North America and perform again for North San Diego County audiences. Described by the L.A. Times as "one of the most unique and brilliant acoustic guitar veterans in the world music scene t... Full story
Elizabeth Youngman-Westphal Special to The Village News The California Center for the Arts in Escondido has a new show playing April 22 – May 7 at 7:30 p.m. “Once” is the acclaimed Irish musical film written and directed by John Carney made on an unheard of budget of $150,000. The film won the Spirit Award for Best Independent Foreign Film in 2007, an Oscar for Best Original song, and was nominated for a Grammy. The play was also a success on Broadway. Tickets are available with other showtimes at www.artcenter.org or call 76... Full story
PALA – Pala Casino Spa Resort is excited to present award-winning country singer and songwriter Clay Walker Saturday, July 16, performing live outdoors at the Starlight Theater. Since his debut in 1993 with his #1 Billboard single "What's It to You," Walker has remained one of country music's mainstays with numerous hit singles including "Live Until I Die," "Rumor Has It," and many more. Walker will perform some of his greatest hits as well as songs from his newest album, Texa... Full story
FALLBROOK – The Mission Theater is offering a weekly line-up of old movies and comedy on Friday nights this month, plus a night of comedy and a special screening. April 8: “Johnny Belinda” (1948) April 9 (Saturday): Live Comedy Show with headliner Kree Rushing; doors open at 6 p.m, the show runs from 7 to 8:30 p.m. also with comedy from Caramelita Jonez, Sarah Hershberger and Taylor Dunn, hosted by Chris Williams Tickets are $20 online (wwcComedy.com), $25 at the door. April 15: “Barabbas” (1961) April 21 (Thursday...
TEMECULA – Circus Vargas arrived at Promenade Temecula, 40820 Winchester Road, Friday, April 1, embarking on a new epic adventure under the big top with "The Circus Vargas Express" through Monday, April 18. The amazing adventure is sure to thrill and enchant audiences with moment after fun-filled moment of world-class performers, aerialists, acrobats and comedic characters for two hours of live family entertainment. This year's storyline follows an international cast of c... Full story
FALLBROOK – Making new friends, exploring local resources and entertainment are key to feeling at home when someone moves to a new area. Newcomers to Fallbrook, De Luz, or Bonsall within the past three years enjoy these benefits and much more when they join the Fallbrook Newcomers Club. Fallbrook Newcomers Club provides helpful information, promotes local business and charities and provides countless opportunities for fun and friendship through various activities, events, a...
Joe Naiman Village News Reporter Jefferson Starship and Grand Funk Railroad performed March 18 at Pala Casino, and the bands combined played 20 songs and included three original musicians. Splitting the two-hour concert between two bands required a focus on some of their most prominent songs. "Now we're just going to play all the hits," said Cathy Richardson, who is the current Jefferson Starship female lead vocalist. Grace Slick was the original female lead vocalist for...
BONSALL – The Bonsall Woman's Club's program at its March general meeting featured the art works of members. Four members walked away with first place ribbons and one Best-in-Show ribbon for their entries. First place winners of the In Good Hands: Art Contest and Show were Barbara Chahbazian, fine arts; Elaine Davis, creative writing; Mary Jo Pfaff, photography; and Bev York, crafts. Davis was also awarded Best-in-Show for her fine arts entry by guest judge Mary Perhacs, e...
Elizabeth Youngman-Westphal Special to The Village News From Anchorage: Even though mask restrictions are falling off in schools, San Diego theaters haven't loosened their mask requirement to date, so make certain you carry your vaccination card and tuck a new mask in your pocket. The easiest way to stay in touch with your favorite playhouse is to sign up for their monthly newsletters. You'll be in the loop and get the best seats. Broadway San Diego swings into town for just...
FALLBROOK – Fallbrook Music Society closes its 44th Season in spectacular fashion Sunday, March 27 with an "Americana" vocal performance that will leave the audience wanting to "hit the road." Since its debut in 2009, SACRA/PROFANA, San Diego's only year-round professional choral group, has risen to become San Diego's most eclectic, performance vocalists, and is considered to be "San Diego's go-to choral ensemble." Fallbrook's unique program, entitled "American Landscapes," i...
FALLBROOK – Fallbrook Art Association has several upcoming events at their new facility located at 300 N. Brandon Road, in the Old Town Fallbrook complex. Gallery hours are 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesdays – Saturdays. General meetings are held at the Fallbrook Woman's Club, 238 W. Mission Road on the third Saturday of each month, always free and open to the public, 9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. Each general meeting includes refreshments, announcements, a chance to meet local artists, and...
FALLBROOK – Jack Ragland recently ran across a 10 year old painting of his wife, Marilee, that he had started as a demo painting for an art association workshop but never completed. He said he didn't like the original painting very much, so he decided to repaint it, making many changes. Since they had returned from a trip to Italy, he decided to set her in romantic Venice with San Marcos in the background and a gondola approaching from the Grand Canal. This time he posed h... Full story
Elizabeth Youngman-Westphal Special to The Village News North Coast Repertory Theatre in Solana Beach is in production of "The Homecoming," by prolific playwright and Nobel Laureate Harold Pinter. Often considered his best, tickets are now on sale. The show closes March 27. The theatre is at 987 Lomas Santa Fe, 858-481-1055 and [email protected]. San Diego Musical Theatre continues with "Catch Me If You Can, The Musical" for just a few more days, until March 14....
Eddie Vedder performs in support of new solo album...