Arts
California Center for the Arts charts future amid financial upswing
ESCONDIDO — The California Center for the Arts, Escondido, is looking to build on its solid footing from the past two years with new ventures...
Dragonfly Music Festival coming to TERI Campus of Life
SAN MARCOS — Two outdoor stages, seven bands, vendors, food, and dancing await attendees at the Dragonfly Music Festival, taking place on Oct. 4 at...
Local group to unveil Arts Alive banners at Pacific View Arts Center
ENCINITAS — After more than two decades of showcasing the work of local artists on streetlight banners, the 101 Artists’ Colony is preparing to unveil...
Encinitas Commission for the Arts finalizes first-ever bylaws
ENCINITAS — The Encinitas Commission for the Arts approved its 2025-26 work plan and finalized its first-ever bylaws during its Monday meeting, establishing procedural guidelines...
Grauer School students perform horror classic ‘Frankenstein’
ENCINITAS — The Grauer School’s theatre arts department recently performed Mary Shelley’s “Frankenstein,” which will be celebrating its 207th anniversary on New Years Day 2025....
Encinitas poised to welcome whimsical ‘Neptune Jr.’ sculpture
ENCINITAS — The city of Encinitas is preparing to welcome a whimsical new addition to its public art collection: “Neptune Jr.,” a sculpture depicting a...
Solana Beach seeks public art submissions
SOLANA BEACH — Artists are invited to contribute their creative talents to the city of Solana Beach through three public art projects that are currently...
Encinitas filmmaker’s ‘Red Blooded’ receives local, international praise
ENCINITAS — Encinitas filmmaker Roman Koenig’s evocative short film, which explores themes of school board division, bullying and empathy, has garnered over 40 awards and...
Prop 28 boosts arts, music programs at San Marcos schools
SAN MARCOS — It’s a good time to be a student interested in art, music and dance in the San Marcos Unified School District, as...
Luminary Arts opens ‘Little Shop of Horrors’ with teen, adult casts
SAN MARCOS — North County musical education and theater company Luminary Arts is kicking off its production of “Little Shop of Horrors” this weekend with...
Residents work to ‘save’ Carlsbad Theatre from redevelopment
CARLSBAD — A small group of residents is working to protect the nearly century-old Carlsbad Theatre from possible redevelopment into a retail space. Ken Kebow...
Encinitas council moves forward with Pacific View plans
ENCINITAS — In a move nearly 20 years in the making, the Encinitas City Council is pushing ahead with plans to convert the former site...
Vista’s Broadway Theater, Wildwood to offer live dinner shows
VISTA — A weekend dinner theater featuring live performances by musicians, comedians and thespians will kick off on March 4 at Wildwood Crossing restaurant in...
Longtime resident launches Solana Beach Community Theater
SOLANA BEACH — The newly established Solana Beach Community Theater just wrapped up its first show over the weekend with a youth production of “Cinderella.”...