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...
Arts
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...
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...
Cardiff native Jacob Clark wins Emmy for television journalism
ENCINITAS — Former San Dieguito Academy student Jacob Clark has earned a regional Emmy Award for his television news reporting less than two years after...
New Village Arts announces 25th-anniversary season lineup
Carlsbad theater company New Village Arts has announced the lineup for its 25th-anniversary season, which will run from August 2026 to July 2027. NVA’s Season...
Mainly Mozart opens all-star festival in La Jolla
LA JOLLA — The 2026 Mainly Mozart All-Star Orchestra Festival opened June 17 before a full house at Baker-Baum Concert Hall in La Jolla, launching...
Trinity Theatre Company coming to Carlsbad
CARLSBAD — Access is an important part of the mission of the Trinity Theatre Company, according to founder Sean Boyd. Boyd told The Coast News...
Oceanside artist’s ‘Kaleidoscopes’ exhibit fills Encinitas City Hall
ENCINITAS — The art of Carmen Saunders gives the impression that, while viewers can’t immediately tell what they’re looking at, it somehow feels familiar. In...
Julian students embrace craft, tradition under local quilting pioneer
JULIAN — At a time when many teenagers are glued to their phones, several students have broken their screen-time habits to learn the time-honored craft...
Escondido to celebrate 30th annual Street Festival on May 17
ESCONDIDO — The 30th annual Escondido Street Festival will return to downtown this weekend with live music, artisan vendors, food and family-friendly entertainment, organizers announced....
Encinitas groups launch free art walking tour during Cyclovia event
ENCINITAS — Visit Encinitas and the Encinitas Historical Society will launch a new free public art walking tour series during this year’s Cyclovia Encinitas event...