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 – Fallbrook Music Society closes out its 39th annual concert season Sunday, April 23 with Westwind Brass in a program that salutes American composers and the military. The 3 p.m. concert will be held in the community room of the Fallbrook Library and is free to the public. No tickets are required. “This concert is a tribute to the many 20th century composers who forged new directions in music and musical styles,” said Ann Murray, executive director of the Fallb...
Elizabeth Youngman-Westphal Special to the Village News What could possibly go wrong when two strangers are set up on a blind date? These and many other questions are answered by the San Diego Musical Theatre troupe now playing at the Horton Grand Theatre. "First Date" is bright, truthful, and hilarious. Universal in appeal, "First Date" is quick to point out the need to “silence our inner critic”. Haunted by past relationships, Aaron and Casey meet at a popular bistro for... Full story
The April 8 release of the Anthony Cullins compact disc "Hittin' All Cylinders" culminates approximately a year's work on that CD for Cullins. "It's a good learning experience," Cullins said. "Hittin' All Cylinders" is Cullins' first full CD, although he released an extended play album in spring 2016. "I am glad to have the opportunity to record at the age of 14," said Cullins, who turned 16 in December. "I'm pretty honored to have done that." Cullins was 15 when he recorded...
FALLBROOK – The Fallbrook Chamber of Commerce office was a happy place as the artists who participated in the inaugural Junior Art of the Avocado competition waited to hear the results at the awards reception, April 12. The judges for the competition had been chosen from the local business community and had cast their ballots the day before. Fallbrook Propane Gas Company is the sponsor of this event, as well as the Art of the Avocado Competition, which is in its 12th year. M... Full story
FALLBROOK – The Friends of the Fallbrook Library will host two new art exhibits, “CUBA!” and Peter Mitten's “Cloud Polyhedrons” featuring paintings, photographs and sculpture from April 30 to June 23. A reception honoring the artists will be held on Friday, May 12 from 6 to 8 p.m. On the Reading Patio, Peter Mitten “Cloud Polyhedrons” exhibits abstract metal sculptures. Mitten is a preeminent local sculptor. For over 30 years, he has shown in group and one man shows and his... Full story
Elizabeth Youngman-Westphal Special to the Village News Here is a money saving tip for travelers. With long distance travel becoming more and more cumbersome, i.e., airline delays, TSA lines, lost luggage, and concerns of international terrorism – this year why not travel around-the-world simply by stepping inside a museum. It is an inexpensive way to be carried back to ancient times once dominated by the pharaohs, a chance to journey through centuries exploring Etruscan a... Full story
The Fallbrook Winery’s hillsides were full of music and fun on April 1, as the winery was the location for the album release by Adam J. Eros, a Fallbrook resident. The private party and CD release was put together to celebrate the release of “Stuck on Luck,” a country album that showcases Eros as composer, musician, and singer. Eros’s family and friends gathered to hear him perform with his band, as well as applaud him for the accomplishment as they danced the afterno...
FALLBROOK – The Fallbrook Senior Center is offering the following tours: Yosemite Travel by deluxe motor coach and Amtrak for this beautiful visit to Yosemite. A professional tour director will guide the group through their visit to Yosemite National Park and the Yosemite Valley Floor with two nights’ stay at the Chukchansi Gold Resort Luxury Hotel and Casino. Hotel and Casino package includes four food coupons ($5 each) and one casino play slot card worth $20. This trip is three days/two nights and departs June 20. Gra... Full story
Elizabeth Youngman-Westphal San Diego Rep’s artistic director Sam Woodhouse is known for pushing into the unknown – searching for projects that will “nourish progressive political and social values and celebrate the multiple voices of our region”. Woodhouse has done it again with his latest effort. Always fearless in his attempt to bring contemporary issues to the stage, "Into the Beautiful North" is part of a rolling world premier partnering with other theatres in California, Oregon, and Illinois. Playwright Karen Zacaria...
FALLBROOK – The inaugural “Junior Art of the Avocado” art competition is calling all junior artists in the community to create an “Avocado” masterpiece. The art competition is open to children in kindergarten through eighth grade. K through fourth grade students will compete against each other and fifth through eighth grade students will also compete against each other. Artists may select their medium of choice, the only restriction is that an “avocado” must be seen in the a... Full story
PALA – Pala Casino Spa & Resort will hold several special events in the coming months. On Saturday, May 13, international British pop star Engelbert Humperdinck will perform in concert at 7:30 p.m. in the Events Center at Pala. Humperdinck still is regarded by music critics as one of the world’s finest balladeers. He is best known for “Release Me” and “The Last Waltz,” which both topped the UK singles charts in 1967 and provided him the rare distinction of having two, million-selling singles in one year. In North America, he... Full story
Michelle Rivas Special to the Village News The 7th Annual Reality Rally in Temecula Valley is back and better than ever before! The festivities begin April 6 and run though April 8, and includes a variety of events and reality stars all coming to together in the name of an amazing cause. The first event is the Reality Rally Celebrity vs. Public Lip Sync Showdown Thursday, April 6, from 6 to 9:30 p.m., at the Pala Mesa Resort in Fallbrook, which will include lip sync...
Sixty-seven people gathered at the Fallbrook Senior Center on March 29 for an afternoon of mental exercise and a chance to socialize with other Mah Jong players. Many of them attend all the tournaments in town throughout the year as well as playing regularly with small groups of friends. The fundraising event started with a lunch of croissant sandwiches, baby carrots, chips and a white layer cake with cherry filling and whipped cream frosting. Then the 17 tables of players...
DE LUZ – Nationally recognized sculptor and De Luz resident Austin Casson has recently installed two life-sized horse sculptures in La Cresta in Murrieta. One of Casson’s bronze eagles was presented to President George H.W. Bush by Howie Long. Five of his works are installed in the world golf hall of fame and the permanent Breeder’s Cup Trophy, and the “Mare and Foal” bronze at the Thoroughbred Hall Of Fame, are his as well. Casson has been a resident of the area since 199...
Elizabeth Youngman-Westphal Special to The Village News An uproariously raucous, campy musical melodrama, "On the 20th Century" is filled with shtick, finely executed vocal arrangements, impeccable farcical timing and tap dancing. It is all accomplished by an enormously talented cast. This is a hit! Centered around “The Most Famous Train in the World,” "On the 20th Century" is a take-off of the streamlined 20th Century Limited that traveled between Chicago and New York Cit... Full story
TEMECULA – Direct from London, England, The ABBA Show will perform Friday, April 28 at 8 p.m. at the Old Town Temecula Community Theater in Old Town Temecula. The Abba Show is the sensational, authentic and truly magical tribute to Abba. Tickets may purchased online at www.temeculatheater.org, by phone at (866) 653-8696 or the Theatre Box Office. Old Town Temecula Theater is located at 42051 Main St. The show is appropriate for all ages....
PALA – Pala Casino Spa & Resort will continue its free events series in April featuring the 60+ Club at 1 p.m. on Tuesdays and 12:30 p.m. on Thursdays; the underground wine CAVE and Luis Rey’s on weekends, and tribute concerts at 8 p.m. on Saturdays in the Infinity Showroom. The free April entertainment schedule includes: Tribute Concerts, 8 p.m., Saturdays, Infinity Showroom - April 1, Master of Puppets, a tribute to Metallica, followed by Club Infinity with DJ Shy - April 8, Fools Logic, a tribute to Supertramp, fol... Full story
FALLBROOK – The first of six Wine & A Bite Art Walk events through historic downtown Fallbrook will be held Friday, April 7 from 5 to 8 p.m. Guests will taste, stroll and nibble their way through this popular seasonal event. Featuring food that includes avocados and wine from local restaurants and wineries, all tastings at each stop are included in the price. Wines are served in a keepsake wine glass. The other dates are June 16, July 14, Aug. 11, Oct. 20 and Dec. 8. The featured April venues include Adore & Co. Esthetic S...
Ian Murdock Special to the Village News Like several films at the end of 2016, Moonlight was awash with sensitive, relatable and highly pertinent content. Set in the city of Miami, this film traversed the life of a young African American boy being raised by a single mother. In spite of some extremely meaningful performances early on – by the child in his youth, as well as a "strange father like" figure – this story, unfortunately, delivers, not unlike a couple of other films last year, fractured and inexplicable holes. The...
FALLBROOK – Fallbrook Music Society invites you to trek into the soundscape of classical jazz on Sunday, March 26 when Camarada returns to Fallbrook. The 3 p.m. concert will be held in the community room of the Fallbrook Public Library and is free to the general public. "Fallbrook Music Society is working hard to stretch the scope of classical music concerts it brings to our community to reach new audiences,” said Ann Murray, executive director. “This is the second progr...
FALLBROOK – Two local art students, Mateya Mogilski and Maylin DeLeon, attended a reception and awards ceremony at the Rose Gallery at the Francis Parker School in San Diego on March 5. Their artworks were juried into a highly competitive Youth Art Month Exhibit sponsored by the San Diego County branch of the California Art Education Association (SDCAEA), the Francis Parker School, and the San Diego County Office of Education (SDCOE). These two artists attend the Fallbrook S... Full story
FALLBROOK – The Fallbrook Senior Center recently announced that it is offering the following tours: Railways of California Travel on the Amtrak Coast Starlight to San Luis Obispo, Napa Valley and Coalinga. Accommodations include Embassy Suites, Doubletree Hotel and Harris Ranch. Take a narrated trip through the Roaring Camp & Big Trees Narrow-Gauge Railroad. Hop on board the famous Napa Valley Wine Train and participate in gourmet wine tasting, then dinner and an evening’s rest at the Harris Ranch. Eight meals are inc...
