
East County Magazine

ETERNAMENTE: A DIA DE LOS MUERTOS SPECTACULAR SHOW OCT. 6 IN POWAY
East County News Service September 23, 2024 (Poway) — Poway OnStage invites you to Eternamente: Dia de los Muertos Spectacular on October 6 at 2:00 p.m. This celebration of life features lively music, dance, beautiful costumes, and a virtual altar to pay tribute to the departed. There will also be a meet and greet with the cast after the show in the lobby of

ETERNAMENTE: A DIA DE LOS MUERTOS SPECTACULAR SHOW OCT. 6 IN POWAY
East County News Service September 23, 2024 (Poway) — Poway OnStage invites you to Eternamente: Dia de los Muertos Spectacular on October 6 at 2:00 p.m. This celebration of life features lively music, dance, beautiful costumes, and a virtual altar to pay tribute to the departed. There will also be a meet and greet with the cast after the show in the lobby of

WYNONNA JUDD AT THE MAGNOLIA WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 2
By Jonathan Goetz Photo: Wynonna Judd with guitar, courtesy event organizers September 23, 2024 (El Cajon) — Wynonna Judd brings her “Back to Wy” tour to east county, Wednesday, October 2nd. Get ready for a a rare opportunity to see one of country music’s most iconic voices live in concert at The Magnolia San Diego with some tickets

WYNONNA JUDD AT THE MAGNOLIA WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 2
By Jonathan Goetz Photo: Wynonna Judd with guitar, courtesy event organizers September 23, 2024 (El Cajon) — Wynonna Judd brings her “Back to Wy” tour to east county, Wednesday, October 2nd. Get ready for a a rare opportunity to see one of country music’s most iconic voices live in concert at The Magnolia San Diego with some tickets

GOVERNOR NEWSOM SIGNS BILLS TO BAN DEEPFAKE POLITICAL VIDEO ADS
East County News Service Photos: Bing Copilot Designer powered by DALL-E 3 September 18, 2024 (Sacramento) – California Governor Gavin Newsom on Tuesday signed two bills that constitute the nation’s toughest laws regulating deceptive AI videos targeting political candidates. AB 2839 makes it illegal to make or publish deepfake videos in political ads or election communications within 120 days before

GOVERNOR NEWSOM SIGNS BILLS TO BAN DEEPFAKE POLITICAL VIDEO ADS
East County News Service Photos: Bing Copilot Designer powered by DALL-E 3 September 18, 2024 (Sacramento) – California Governor Gavin Newsom on Tuesday signed two bills that constitute the nation’s toughest laws regulating deceptive AI videos targeting political candidates. AB 2839 makes it illegal to make or publish deepfake videos in political ads or election communications within 120 days before

ARTIST CALVIN MANSON AT LEMON GROVE FARMER’S MARKET THIS THURSDAY;CRAFT MEET AND GREET ALSO PLANNED
East County News Service Lemon Grove Farmers Market announces that talented local artist Calvin Manson will be presenting his amazing artwork this Thursday, September 12, at the Farmers Market, located at Treganza Heritage Park, 3200 Main Street, Lemon Grove, between 4:00 and 7:00 p.m. A native of San Diego, Calvin Manson is a highly accomplished visual artist, award-winning writer, producer,

ARTIST CALVIN MANSON AT LEMON GROVE FARMER’S MARKET THIS THURSDAY;CRAFT MEET AND GREET ALSO PLANNED
East County News Service Lemon Grove Farmers Market announces that talented local artist Calvin Manson will be presenting his amazing artwork this Thursday, September 12, at the Farmers Market, located at Treganza Heritage Park, 3200 Main Street, Lemon Grove, between 4:00 and 7:00 p.m. A native of San Diego, Calvin Manson is a highly accomplished visual artist, award-winning writer, producer,

A BLEND OF WINE AND MUSIC: JAZZY BLUES AT SAN PASQUAL WINERY SEPT. 13
East County News Service September 10, 2024 (La Mesa) – San Pasqual Winery invites you to an evening of jazzy blues music performed by Floyd Armstrong and Fuzzy Rankins on Friday, Sept. 13 at 7:30 p.m. in the winery’s tasting room in La Mesa’s downtown village. This event is organized by Music Therapy for Veterans. For tickets,

A BLEND OF WINE AND MUSIC: JAZZY BLUES AT SAN PASQUAL WINERY SEPT. 13
East County News Service September 10, 2024 (La Mesa) – San Pasqual Winery invites you to an evening of jazzy blues music performed by Floyd Armstrong and Fuzzy Rankins on Friday, Sept. 13 at 7:30 p.m. in the winery’s tasting room in La Mesa’s downtown village. This event is organized by Music Therapy for Veterans. For tickets,

East County Arts Organizations
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,

East County Magazine

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

