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 – 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,...
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),...
FALLBROOK – Fallbrook Artists Association will be hosting a brand new event, the FAA Open Studio Art Tour, Sept. 30. This event will be a fun and friendly opportunity to visit and talk with real working artists in their home studios and learn what inspires them, as well as the techniques and styles of many different professional artists and art educators. A wide array of art will be shown including sculpture, watercolor, oil painting, works of plein-air artists, pastel, and collage to name a few. The studio tour will f...
FALLBROOK – An innovative and free art exhibit, Ecology Monochromatic, hosted by the Friends of the Fallbrook Library, will open Sept. 5 and will run through Nov. 2. Curated by artist Daniel Marquez, the exhibit is an invitation to the public to consider “ecology as the network that interactively connects all life on Earth.” In the language of art, this is a call for the expression and focus on the conservation and protection of the planet. In their own style, each artist captures this subject and the challenge to use a mon...
FALLBROOK – After breaking for the summer, Encore will be returning for the new season with their monthly coffee gathering Tuesday, Sept. 5 at 9:30 a.m., using the facilities at Christ the King Church. They will be hosting guest speakers from North County Fire to discuss fire prevention and safety. All are invited to come enjoy a cup of coffee or tea with some breakfast bites, a valuable presentation, and mingling and selecting activities of interest scheduled for the u...
FALLBROOK – Fallbrook Music Society has announced the recent appointment of pianist and educator Connie Kleppe to its board of directors. Of her recent appointment, Kleppe said, "I am thrilled to assume a position on this board knowing the value and the mission of Fallbrook Music Society, and I welcome the opportunity to provide my assistance to augment the many talents of our board. "It's exciting to be an integral part of such a fine organization. My goal is to help find w...
Downtown at the Civic Theatre on 3rd Ave. and B streets, Broadway San Diego is bringing back one of its biggest sell outs, "The Book of Mormon." It arrives Sept. 19 and plays to the 24th. Parking can be purchased at the WFB garage just a few blocks away. For tickets, go to https://www.broadwaysd.com/. When a free weekend presents itself, check out the California Center for the Arts at 340 N. Escondido Blvd. in Escondido. Coming up is the sparking duo of Paul Tseng and Dan Yu f...
PALA – Pala Casino Spa Resort is excited to announce Labor Day promotions taking place Sunday, Sept. 3 and Monday, Sept. 4, including a free outdoor concert for Privileges Club members and hotel guests. Privileges Club members and hotel guests can enjoy a free outdoor concert Sept. 3 from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the Starlight Theater. The concert will start with a performance by Grand Sonic Theory from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. Tre’sure will then perform from 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., followed by Pulp Vixen from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. Con...
TEMECULA – More than two million visitors enjoy Temecula Valley's 47 wineries every year. Chosen by wine enthusiasts as one of the top 10 wine travel destinations in the world, Temecula's wineries offer diverse and delicious wines that consistently win awards in state and national competitions. In “Temecula Valley Wineries," author Rob Crisell looks at the fascinating history and vibrant personalities that make wine country so special. The book also features a page on every winery, maps, an overview of wine country res...
Karen Langer Baker's acrylic painting, "Lovin' the Afternoon," was recently awarded third place by judge Cathy Carey in North Coastal Art Gallery's 71st Fine Art Annual Open Juried Show in Carlsbad where it can be seen through Sept. 4. Village News/Courtesy photo... Full story
FALLBROOK – Hailed as "wonderful musicians who have a bridge to the past and a pathway to the future," TAKE3 returns to Fallbrook to open the Music Society's 46th Season Sunday, Aug. 27, at 2 p.m. TAKE3 is making Fallbrook the first stop of their upcoming 60-city U.S. tour. "TAKE3 enjoys getting back to their roots of Classical programming and takes pride in making this music accessible to audiences who may not have the opportunity to hear it," Bob Freaney, president of F...
Elizabeth Youngman-Westphal Special to The Village News Estupendo! Fantastico! Director Sean Murray's authentic approach to detail in "Evita" includes a mostly Latin cast, historic footage and it's delivered with a solid Spanish dialect. It feels right. When most people cannot recall the names of America's first ladies, they are familiar with the legend of an obscure woman from the Argentine pampas thanks to Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice. Had it not been for them, history...
Larry Baker's collage, "The Illustrated Man," was awarded first place in Escondido Art Association's theme show on Consciousness. It can be seen at their gallery at 121 W. Grand Ave. through Sept. 1. The same piece was featured recently in the Fallbrook Library's invitational exhibit of mixed media collages. Village News/Courtesy photo... Full story
LOS ANGELES – The Cinema Foundation & D’Place Entertainment announced, Aug. 21, the return of National Cinema Day coming to a theater near residents this Sunday, Aug. 27. Building on the unprecedented success of last year’s inaugural National Cinema Day, the Cinema Foundation is calling on film fans across the country to gather for a national day to celebrate the magic of the movies on the big screen. The second annual National Cinema Day celebrates the power of movies to bring people all together, and discounted admis...
BOSTON – Emerson College student Ozzy Molloy of Bonsall participated in the stage production of "The Loyals" and "Cabaret." Molloy is majoring in stage and production management and is a member of the class of 2026. "The Loyals," a comedy about treason, in conjunction with NewFest: New Play Workshop, was featured March 30 to April 2 in the Semel Theatre in Boston. Written by Allison Gregory and directed by Courtney Sale, the play is about a divided young country in the m...
FALLBROOK – Fallbrook Propane Gas Company, sponsor of the "Hello Autumn!" art competition is calling for entries. Artists in the community are invited to create a "Fall" themed work of art. There are three categories. In the two-dimensional and three-dimensional categories, cash prizes are first place – $300, second place – $200, and third place – $100. The photography category cash prizes are first place – $150, second place – $125 and third place – $100. In addition, the...
FALLBROOK - The Freaney and Friends' free August piano concert will be held Tuesday, Aug. 22, at 1 p.m. in the Community Room at the Fallbrook Library and will feature San Diego State University students Elenna Hayek and Chris Chapman, who will be introduced by Sonya Schumann, piano professor at San Diego State University. Elenna Hayek is studying piano performance. She is in the senior year of her bachelor's degree program. Along with her love for music, she is also...
PALA – Due to expected inclement weather, tomorrow night’s Smokey Robinson concert, Aug. 19, has been moved indoors to the Pala Events Center. Show time remains at 8 p.m., with doors opening at 7 p.m. For questions or more information, guests can contact the Pala Box Office at 760- 510-4580... Full story
Joe Naiman Village News Reporter Pala Rez Radio had a booth at the San Diego County Fair from 2012 to 2019. After a three-year absence, the radio station returned to the county fair this year. "I thought it went really well," said Pala Rez Radio assistant station manager Eric Ortega. Pala Rez Radio was at the county fair June 16, 22 and 28. "A lot of things are the same. A lot of things are different," Ortega said of the 2023 fair compared to four years ago. Many of the change...
