St. Petka’s festival brings Serbian culture to San Marcos
SAN MARCOS — Four generations of Americans grew up knowing little to nothing about Serbia, the Balkan nation that re-emerged as an independent country following...
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Viking Festival celebrates Norse culture in Vista
VISTA — Norse culture, food and revelry will take center stage when the annual Vista Viking Festival takes over the Antique Gas & Steam Engine...
Photos: Thousands attend 20th annual LeucadiART Walk
The Leucadia 101 Mainstreet Association estimated that about 8,000 people attended the LeucadiART Walk on Aug. 30 along North Coast Highway 101. More than 100...
Carlsbad families kick off school year with karate, gelato and community
CARLSBAD — Hundreds of residents and dozens of organizations gathered at Poinsettia Park for an event aimed at helping students and families prepare for the...
New Village Arts founder to step down after 25 years
Kristianne Kurner’s first production wasn’t in a theater — it was in her backyard. Kurner, New Village Arts’ executive artistic director and founder, began her...
Award-winning manta ray film to screen twice at La Paloma
ENCINITAS — Documentarian Cody Sheehy knew where he had to take his latest film after a successful run on the festival circuit. “We’re really excited...
Carmel Valley artist brings youth art instruction to Del Mar
DEL MAR — After several years of teaching community art classes out of their Carmel Valley garden studio, the Wyman family is partnering with the...
Wellness from the Soul: Laugh for your health
Did you know that one of the quickest ways out of a stressful state of being is to laugh? Most of us know that stress...
First phase of renovations complete at historic Brooks Theater
OCEANSIDE — Nearly seven months after North County leaders smashed through a wall in the historic Sunshine Brooks Theater to commemorate the start of extensive...
Moonlight continues 45th season with ‘Guys and Dolls’ revival
VISTA — Moonlight Stage Productions will continue its 45th season at the Moonlight Amphitheatre with a revival of the Broadway classic “Guys and Dolls.” The...
Art in today’s AI world: A new genre, not a replacement
Artificial intelligence has become one of the most significant creative developments of the 21st century, introducing a new genre of artistic expression that is transforming...
Ramona Country Fair returns July 31
RAMONA — The Ramona Country Fair will return July 31 through Aug. 2 at the Ramona Outdoor Community Center, featuring carnival rides, live music, food...
La Costa Glen retirees strike a chord with original songs
CARLSBAD — Candy Carrigan heard something she liked in the singing voice of Lyn Hance. Both have lived at the La Costa Glen retirement community...
North Coast Rep’s Theatre School brings summer Shakespeare to life
OLIVENHAIN — All the world’s a stage for The Theatre School at North Coast Repertory Theatre in the summer, as youth actors hold annual outdoor...