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 – The Friends of the Fallbrook Library is hosting two art shows from Nov. 19 to Jan. 6, with a reception to be held Dec. 1. On the reading patio, Manuelita Brown exhibits classical bronze sculptures, and in the community room, seven Mira Costa art faculty members present contemporary art involving a melange of media and methods. Diane Adams, Yoshimi Hayashi, Peggy Jones, Leslie Nemour, Anna O’Cain, Dean Ramos and Tony Richards are variously involved in teaching dra... Full story
PALA – Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons will return to the events center, 7:30 p.m., Friday, Feb. 23, at Pala Casino Spa & Resort. The group’s two previous appearances at Pala, in 2015 and 2016, were sellouts. Valli and the original Four Seasons achieved international fame in 1962 but are even more popular now due to the success of the Tony Award-winning musical “Jersey Boys,” which chronicles the life and times of Valli and the legendary group. Their classic songs, such as “Big Girls Don’t Cry,” “Walk Like A Man,” “Rag Doll... Full story
Ian Murdock Special to the Village News Based on a harrowing true story, and set in beautiful Prescott, Ariz., "Only the Brave" is a gritty and deeply moving film. With jaw-dropping performances by the main stars – Josh Brolin, Miles Teller (Whiplash), Jennifer Connolly and Jeff Bridges – this story lays out the inspirational tale of a group of firefighters and their personal lives and family. Each of these actors renders equally riveting performances. While there was a tad bit of confusion regarding one character early on,... Full story
Pictures of recognizable Temecula locations filled the walls of The Merc Nov. 3, during a reception for the artists who participated in an outdoors painting competition. The 10th annual Ralph Love Plein Air Competition is named after an artist who had a shop in the city’s Old Town district and who was known for his paintings of outdoor scenes. “Plein air” is the practice of painting outdoors. Participants in this year’s competition were limited to several local venues for pai... Full story
Elizabeth Youngman-Westphal Special to the Village News Coming Saturday, Nov. 18 to the El Corazon Senior Center in Oceanside is the Old Globes’ free presentation of "Twelfth Night". It is the county-wide tour by none other than The Bard, William Shakespeare. Presented by a troupe of nine players, as in times of old, they play multiple rolls in what director Jerry Ruiz calls a modern approach. That is where he and I take a departure. The last time I saw this show was in 2014 a...
Elizabeth Youngman-Westphal Special to the Village News Coming Saturday, Nov. 18 to the El Corazon Senior Center in Oceanside is the Old Globes’ free presentation of "Twelfth Night". It is the county-wide tour by none other than The Bard, William Shakespeare. Presented by a troupe of nine players, as in times of old, they play multiple rolls in what director Jerry Ruiz calls a modern approach. That is where he and I take a departure. The last time I saw this show was in 2014 a... Full story
Elizabeth Youngman-Westphal Special to the Village News The current production at the Lamb’s Players Theatre rings true to their mission which is to “tell good stories well that are grounded in a historic Judeo-Christian worldview”. “Smoke on the Mountain” is an old-time revival meeting at the Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church in the summer of 1937, in Mt. Pleasant, North Carolina. New pastor Mervin Oglethorpe has arranged for a musical presentation by the Sanders Family Gospel Ba...
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PALA – Pala Casino Spa & Resort will continue its free events series in November featuring the 60+ Club at 1 p.m. on Tuesdays and the underground wine CAVE and Luis Rey’s on weekends. There are no tribute concerts scheduled in November in the Infinity Showroom. The free November entertainment schedule includes: 60+ Club, 1 p.m. Tuesdays - 7, 59th Street Bridge, Music of Simon & Garfunkel and Paul Simon - 14, One Fine Day, Tribute to the girl groups of the ‘50s and ‘60s - 21, Heartache Tonight, Tribute to The Eagles - 28, Cre...
FALLBROOK – Fallbrook Music Society invites the community to attend a one-of-a-kind concert experience with four hands piano Sunday, Oct. 29, featuring Fallbrook favorites, Naomi Hobbs and Yumiko Oya. The 3 p.m. concert will be held in the Community Room of the Fallbrook Public Library and is free to the general public. No tickets are required. “If you have never seen four hands piano, it’s thrilling,” Ann Murray, executive director of Fallbrook Music Society, said. Four ha...
PALA – Grand Sonic Theory, one of San Diego’s top cover bands, will provide the entertainment at Pala Casino Spa & Resort's New Year's Eve party Sunday, Dec. 31. The party will be held in the Infinity Showroom and begins at 9 p.m. All Year’s Eve tickets will be reserved seating and the Infinity Showroom doors will open at 8 p.m. Tickets are now on sale with no service charge at the Pala box office, www.palacasino.com and by calling (877) 946-7252. Tickets are also avail...
Elizabeth Youngman-Westphal Special to the Village News Unlike some of the other newer works being produced in town, "The Absolute Brightness of Leonard Pelkey" is in a class by itself. First class. When it comes to unfamiliar works, I deliberately do not investigate the play, the writer or even the actor(s). It is my hope by not researching content, like any audience member, I can view the director’s vision with an open heart, a clear mind and without prejudice. Therefore, I... Full story
FALLBROOK – The Fallbrook Library is currently presenting “Paisanos,” a Latino art exhibition. The show opened Aug. 31 and continues through Nov. 3, displaying Mexican paintings and sculpture. A reception for the artists to celebrate the Dia de los Muertos will be held 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., Friday, Oct. 27. The free event will feature music and food, as well as the opportunity to talk with the artists about their work. Everyone is invited to attend the reception. Fallbrook Library is located at 124 S. Mission Road in Fallb... Full story
FALLBROOK – A variety of scarecrows can be seen around Fallbrook this month. Resident Mary Sullivan made one this year to honor Araxy Moosa, "a very important woman in our friendly village who has single handedly united our community by teaching us a wonderful game – Mahjong," she said. The game is played at various restaurants in town on a regular basis and in people's homes. For her Mahjong Queen scarecrow, Sullivan used a "Queen" costume and decorated it with mahjong flo... Full story
Elizabeth Youngman-Westphal Special to the Village News Mature audiences with a grand sense of humor need to see the newest sparkling creation at The Cygnet Theatre. "The Legend of Georgia McBride" is wrapped in feathers and sequins. It is a knock out! Fast paced and energetic from start to finish, this engaging story features true life experiences interpreted by a talented cast. In the past, resident artist Sean Fanning has created some of the most magical set designs...
BONSALL – The Encore Club celebrated their biannual gathering Oct. 7 and welcomed a new business owner to the community. The gathering was Hawaiian luau-themed. Appetizers were served and prizes for the best lei awarded. Sylvia Colton hosted the party at her home in Bonsall. Diane Miersch, new owner and operator of Diane’s Herbs, Flowers and Things (located at 3642 S. Mission Road), shared with club members the many special services and gifts she provides through her bus...
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FALLBROOK – Amalgama, a talented group of musicians from Leon, Nicaragua, will be performing, Oct. 15-20, in Fallbrook and Temecula. They will perform 4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 15, at Hilltop Center for Spiritual Living, 331 E. Elder St. in Fallbrook. They will be playing on the patio of the Aquaterra Restaurant 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 19, at Pala Mesa Resort, 2001 Old Highway 395, in Fallbrook. Their final concert will be 7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 20, at St. Thomas of C...
FALLBROOK – "Starstruck!" The Baby Boomers’ Guide to a World of Wonderful Women" was presented on Sept. 23 at the Bob Burton Performing Arts Center. The performers, British sensation Toni Morrell and her husband/musical director, David Dial, presented a multi-media concert that was outstanding in its homage to an eclectic array of legendary ladies that surprised and delighted the audience. Tribute of song by the powerful vocalization of Morrell and the captivating video and or...
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FALLBROOK – Day after day, the Foundation for Senior Care provides a number of meaningful services to seniors in the Fallbrook community, and once each year, it throws a gala event, formerly called “Dinner with Docs,” to raise funds, build awareness and thank the community for their investment. This year will mark the 12th annual fall benefit, with the theme of prohibition. The event, which includes auctions, hors d’oeuvres and dinner, will be held Saturday, Oct. 28, at The Vineyard 1924 in Fallbrook, and tickets are availab...
FALLBROOK – Linda A. Doll will be the guest artist for the Fallbrook Art Association meeting, 9 a.m., Saturday, Oct. 21, at the Fallbrook Woman’s Club. She will be working in watercolor. Doll is a painter, digital photographer, graphic artist, instructor and juror. She has taught workshops and seminars throughout the U.S., Mexico, Canada, France, Italy, Greece, Spain, Ireland and Bali. Doll is included in “Who’s Who in American Art” and “Who’s Who of American Women” and sh... Full story
Elizabeth Youngman-Westphal Special to the Village News "Billy Elliott, the Musical" chronicles the British National Union of Mineworkers (NUM) strike in Northern England in 1984. Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher set out to dismantle the National Coal Board, which monitored the state-owned coal industry, with the intent of crushing the miner’s union. The NUM retaliated and called a strike putting over 300,000 laborers out of work. While hardly the stuff of electrifying musical...
