Neil Simon’s Broadway musical ‘Sweet Charity’ at Oceanside Theatre
OCEANSIDE — The life of New York City taxi dancer Charity Hope Valentine is the focus of Oceanside Theatre’s upcoming production of “Sweet Charity,” a...
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Women in middle age take center stage in New Village Arts’ ‘The Roommate’
CARLSBAD — New Village Arts will continue their comedic streak in the aftermath of “Murder for Two,” but now with a tinge of darkness added...
Rancho Santa Fe Historical Society holds annual meeting
RANCHO SANTA FE — The Rancho Santa Fe Historical Society held its annual meeting Feb. 18 at the La Flecha House. John Vreeburg, president of...
‘The Outsider’ to make its West Coast debut at North Coast Repertory
SOLANA BEACH — Politics. A favorite target amongst the comedy world since the Romans, and now, realized upon the stage of North Coast Repertory. Paul...
“Clue” comes to Grand Tea Room for 413 Repertory Production
ESCONDIDO — 413 Repertory Theatre will be returning for another atmospheric production at the Escondido Grand Tea Room on March 5 with “Clue On Stage.”...
‘Murder for Two’ is a frenetic show of musical and acting talent
CARLSBAD — If one thing can be said about New Village Arts’ “Murder for Two,” it’s bonkers. Completely, wonderfully so; it’s madcap, energetic, silly and...
Side Street Strutters fill in for ill musician in Rancho Santa Fe performance
RANCHO SANTA FE — Village Presbyterian Church put on a jazz show on Jan. 24 featuring the New Orleans-style jazz group Side Street Strutters as...
Jessica Johnson visits library to talk about photography book
RANCHO SANTA FE — Poway resident, art teacher, explorer and photographer Jessica Johnson paid a visit to the Rancho Santa Fe Library on Jan. 25...
WWII veteran Tom Rice attends documentary screening in Rancho Santa Fe
RANCHO SANTA FE — The R. Roger Rowe School in Rancho Santa Fe hosted a screening of CJ Machado and Mark A Vizcarra’s documentary film...
Patio Playhouse’s “Fun Home” brings Bechdel tragicomedy to life
ESCONDIDO – One of the most impressive things about Patio Playhouse’s “Fun Home” is how it is able to accomplish so much with the relatively...
Love stands the test(s) of time in North Coast Rep’s heartfelt ‘Bloomsday’
SOLANA BEACH – “Bloomsday” (the play) feels light in comparison to the doorstopper novel “Ulysses” from which it can credit its birth. The Steven Dietz-penned...
Helen Woodward hosts camp for prospective veterinarians
RANCHO SANTA FE — Helen Woodward Animal Center held a veterinary camp at its education center on Jan. 12. The long-standing program takes place several...
New Village Arts serves up a ‘Murder for Two’
CARLSBAD – If you saw and liked the recent Rian Johnson film “Knives Out,” then New Village Arts’ (NVA) upcoming show “Murder for Two” will...
Patio Playhouse’s ‘Fun Home’ will sing the songs of Alison Bechdel’s life
ESCONDIDO – When writer, cartoonist and “Dykes to Watch Out For” creator Alison Bechdel was 19, she came out to her parents as a lesbian....
Irrigation district honors William Hunter
RANCHO SANTA FE — The Santa Fe Irrigation District held a board of directors meeting on Dec. 19, which started by honoring the work of...