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POWAY SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA TO OPEN 2024-2025 CONCERT SEASON WITH FAMED ROMEROS GUITAR QUARTET
“Trip to Spain” concert on Nov. 17 will feature music with a Spanish flair Source: Poway Symphony Orchestra October 26, 2024 (Poway) – The Poway Symphony Orchestra will open its 21st concert season with “A Trip to Spain with The Romeros,” presenting a program of lively Spanish-inspired music and featuring the world-renowned Romeros guitar quartet. The concert will take
RAMONA ART, WINE & MUSIC FESTIVAL EXPANDS OFFERINGS AT NOVEMBER 2 EVENT TO SUPPORT COMMUNITY MURALS
By East County News Service October 16, 2024 (Ramona, CA) — The Ramona Art, Wine & Music Festival will expand music performances to include live music on four stages, add beer and hard cider tastings, and introduce food and beer for purchase at its 12th annual festival on November 2 at Begent Ranch,18528 Highland Valley Rd., Ramona. Number
RAMONA ART, WINE & MUSIC FESTIVAL EXPANDS OFFERINGS AT NOVEMBER 2 EVENT TO SUPPORT COMMUNITY MURALS
By East County News Service October 16, 2024 (Ramona, CA) — The Ramona Art, Wine & Music Festival will expand music performances to include live music on four stages, add beer and hard cider tastings, and introduce food and beer for purchase at its 12th annual festival on November 2 at Begent Ranch,18528 Highland Valley Rd., Ramona. Number
RAMONA ART, WINE & MUSIC FESTIVAL EXPANDS OFFERINGS AT NOVEMBER 2 EVENT TO SUPPORT COMMUNITY MURALS
By East County News Service October 16, 2024 (Ramona, CA) — The Ramona Art, Wine & Music Festival will expand music performances to include live music on four stages, add beer and hard cider tastings, and introduce food and beer for purchase at its 12th annual festival on November 2 at Begent Ranch,18528 Highland Valley Rd., Ramona. Number
JULIAN PERFORMING ARTS PRESENTS THE FANTASTICKS MUSICAL OCT. 11-20
By East County News Service October 12, 2024 (Julian) – The Fantasticks is the longest running production in American theater, since its debut in May 1960 at the Sullivan Street Playhouse in New York. The musical features a timeless fable of love that is both nostalgic and universal, transcending cultural barriers. Julian Performing Arts presents the Fantasticks at
JULIAN PERFORMING ARTS PRESENTS THE FANTASTICKS MUSICAL OCT. 11-20
By East County News Service October 12, 2024 (Julian) – The Fantasticks is the longest running production in American theater, since its debut in May 1960 at the Sullivan Street Playhouse in New York. The musical features a timeless fable of love that is both nostalgic and universal, transcending cultural barriers. Julian Performing Arts presents the Fantasticks at
JACUMBA ART HOSTS SHOWING OF LINDA CHURCHILL PAINTINGS OCT. 18
East County News Service September 30, 2024 (Jacumba Hot Springs) – Jacumba Art gallery at 44608 Old Highway 80 in Jacumba Hot Springs, will host an exhibit of new paintings by talented local artist Linda Churchill. You’re invited to view this special exhibit on Friday, October 18 at 3 p.m. Churchill, owner of Muralizing, specializes in landscapes and has 35
JACUMBA ART HOSTS SHOWING OF LINDA CHURCHILL PAINTINGS OCT. 18
East County News Service September 30, 2024 (Jacumba Hot Springs) – Jacumba Art gallery at 44608 Old Highway 80 in Jacumba Hot Springs, will host an exhibit of new paintings by talented local artist Linda Churchill. You’re invited to view this special exhibit on Friday, October 18 at 3 p.m. Churchill, owner of Muralizing, specializes in landscapes and has 35
HALLOWEEN-THEMED MOVIES AND MORE AT JACUMBA HOT SPRINGS HOTEL
By Jonathan Goetz and Miriam Raftery September 24, 2024 (Jacumba) – You’re invited to dive into Halloween themed nostalgia all next month at the Jacumba Hot Spring’s Hotel’s ritual mineral springs pool. Thursdays in October are magical evenings of classic, scary movies under the stars. The lineup features Frankenstein on Oct. 3 and Beetlejuice Oct. 10. Rocky Horror
HALLOWEEN-THEMED MOVIES AND MORE AT JACUMBA HOT SPRINGS HOTEL
By Jonathan Goetz and Miriam Raftery September 24, 2024 (Jacumba) – You’re invited to dive into Halloween themed nostalgia all next month at the Jacumba Hot Spring’s Hotel’s ritual mineral springs pool. Thursdays in October are magical evenings of classic, scary movies under the stars. The lineup features Frankenstein on Oct. 3 and Beetlejuice Oct. 10. Rocky Horror
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VALLEY MUSIC SEEKS MUSICIANS FOR OPEN MIKE NIGHT
September 13, 2009 (El Cajon) If you’re a musician seeking an audience, Valley Music wants you. The El Cajon music store hopes to begin hosting an East County Open Microphone series beginning Saturday, September 26th. “We are interested in starting up an East County Open Microphone series and are looking for people who would like to participate,” Andrea Long
ZINN, THEOBOLD EXHIBITIONS AT HYDE ART GALLERY, GROSSMONT THROUGH SEPT. 17
September 12, 2009 (El Cajon)–The Grossmont College Hyde Art Gallery presents paintings by Gillian Theobald and Ollie Zinn through September 17. Both artists probing dialogues. Zinn speaks through a language of figurative story-lines whereas Theobald explores a more atmospheric and abstract imagery. The selection of work displays two very different approaches to very contemplative subject matter. Both artists craft
COMPETITORS STILL SOUGHT FOR S.D. SENIOR OLYMPIC BALLROOM COMPETITION SEPT. 13 IN EL CAJON: “WHERE YOU’RE NEVER TOO OLD TO BE A CHAMPION”
September 11, 2009 (El Cajon/Rancho San Diego)—If you’re over 50, now you can put on your dancing shoes–and be a good sport! Going for the gold, competitors in the San Diego Senior Olympics this year will waltz into Cottonwood Golf Club in Rancho San Diego on September 13th to dance the night away in the Senior Olympic Game Competition.
FRIENDS OF EAST COUNTY ARTS CELEBRATES 25 YEAR ANNIVERSARY WITH GALA SEPT. 18
25 Years and $500,000 Given to the Arts… September 6, 2009 (El Cajon, CA)–Friends of East County Arts, Inc. will celebrate 25 years of giving to the performing and visual arts in the Greater East County with a spectacular Gala on September 18, 2009 at the Admiral Baker Clubhouse, located just off Friar’s Road at 2400 Admiral Baker Road,
TELLING YOUR STORIES: MEDIA ARTS CENTER LAUNCHES NEW FILM-MAKING PROJECT FOR AREA RESIDENTS
By Takayuki Higuchi September 3, 2009 (San Diego)–Imagine going to any San Diego County library and asking for help to create a video to tell your own story. Now you can do just that—thanks to a new project launched by Media Arts Center San Diego. The group will send a videographer out to create a short video, provide you
CELEBRATE EAST COUNTY!” DISCOVER OUR AREA’S BEST-KEPT SECRETS SAT. AUG. 29
Discounts for pre-reservation–RSVP now! WIN PRIZES: A pirate for your next party, Padres tickets, private wine-tasting party & more! Like fine wine, the most festive event of the year just keeps getting better! Besides wine-tasting, gourmet foods, live music, art show, and book signings by East County authors , a museum tour and a scavenger hunt through one of the finest
ALL THAT JAZZ: CHRIS KLICH
Story and photos by Takayuki Higuchi In this exclusive interview, Chris Klich shares his insights and inspirations with East County Magazine. A native San Diegan and music instructor at Grossmont College, he has been performing professionally for 26 years, including appearances in East County with his Chris Klich Jazz Quintet. He has toured across America and around the world,
ALPINE BUSINESSMAN’S CHAIN SAW CARVES OUT NEW CAREER
Photos by Miriam Raftery and Marilyn Lukinich August 8, 2009 (Alpine)–A little boredom turned into a roaring artistic success for ex-logger James Lukinich of Alpine. Using a chain saw, the owner of the White Wolf Tree Service now coaxes charming designs out of wood. Fanciful birds, appealing bears, clever alligators and other creations quickly take shape. Making the first cut is
EX-PADRE GENE LOCKLEAR STARS IN ARTIST RECEPTION AT SILVER CREEK FINE ART GALLERY
August 6, 2009 (El Cajon) – Gene Locklear, former outfielder for the San Diego Padres and the New York Yankees, will be honored at an artist reception Friday, August 7 at 5:30 p.m. The public is invited to meet Locklear and enjoy his artwork at Silver Creek Fine Art Gallery & Custom Framing, 120 East Main Street in El
LIGHTS, CAMERAS, ACTION! FILM FESTIVAL AT GROSSMONT COLLEGE AUG. 8
August 3, 2009 (El Cajon) Grossmont College in El Cajon will host a one-day film festival featuring 20 films produced by students and independent filmmakers from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 8. The public is invited to attend. An all-day admission ticket is $5. In addition to film viewing, workshops will be delivered on script writing,
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Lemon Grove film premiere Oct. 17 and 18 shines light on community spirit and history
East County News Service October 16, 2025 (Lemon Grove) – Lemon Town Films proudly presents the hometown premiere of Welcome Home to Lemon Grove, California, a new documentary by local
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