Carlsbad expands arts district plans to include Village, Barrio neighborhoods
CARLSBAD — Over the next two years, the City of Carlsbad is moving toward establishing the Village and Barrio neighborhoods as a special district showcasing...
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After yearlong dormancy, Brooks Theater reopens for youth arts camp
OCEANSIDE — One of the hardest-hit sectors during the pandemic is on its way to making a comeback as more people step out of their...
North County artists gather for Del Mar art show
At least 250 artists, residents and art aficionados bustled through city hall on March 29 to witness the first city-backed art show....
Infinite expression scholarship fundraiser celebrates students with creative passions
Infinite expression scholarship fundraiser celebrates students with creative passions....
British Soul star Daley to take the stage at House of Blues
It has been three years since British R&B star Daley’s dropped his debut album, “Day + Nights,” a rich tapestry of soul, electronica and pop...
Iconic guitar celebrates 100th anniversary at Museum of Making Music
CARLSBAD — Most musicians and their fans know and love this guitar. But many fans may not know it’s history and, perhaps, it’s name. However,...
La Costa Film Festival announces lineup
CARLSBAD — The lineup is ready and the days are counting down to the premier of the La Costa Film Festival. The festival will open...
Show highlights student art and inventions
Everything from a remote control gecko and dog-a-pult to paper furniture and papier-mâché hot air balloons was on display March 11...
The key to capturing waves — don’t panic
You never know what you’re going to see when you look out onto the ocean......
New group fundraising for an Encinitas arts center
ENCINITAS — Broadly speaking, Encinitas Friends of the Arts (EFA), a newly formed nonprofit, wants to elevate arts throughout the city. That mission statement might...
Filmmakers Jason Blum and Mike Flanagan talk “Oculus”
“Oculus” opens in theaters this week and anybody who loves a scary time will get what they ask for. As someone who isn’t a big...
Arts proponents speak up during city budget review
Oceanside – A half dozen speakers addressed City Council at the April 2 council meeting to request that city arts receive funding in the upcoming...
North County arts leaders meet to form regional council
OCEANSIDE — Arts leaders from six North County cities met to discuss efforts to enhance and promote regional arts....
Film Review: ‘Oculus’ scares are in the eye of the beholder
“Oculus” is a brilliant and eerie nightmare....