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FOLLOW THE WALKWAY OF THE STARS IN LA MESA FOR A VIBRANT FUTURE
By Rachel Williams August 22, 2024 (La Mesa) — To reverse blight and beautify La Mesa’s streets, the City is revitalizing a converted pedestrian walkway, cloaking it with infectious art that continues to honor volunteerism. Older, faded murals are gone, soon to be replaced by vibrant new works of art. These proposed mural projects are set to align
ELEMENT DANCE CENTER PRESENTS “A NIGHT OF HOPE” GALA BENEFITING DANCERS AGAINST CANCER AUGUST 24
East County News Service August 15, 2024 – The Element Dance Center in La Mesa announces its upcoming charity event, “A Night of Hope,” gala benefiting Dancers Against Cancer. This extraordinary evening of compassion, talent, and philanthropy is set to take place on August 24 at Joan Kroc Theater, just east of La Mesa at 6611 University Ave., San Diego.
ELEMENT DANCE CENTER PRESENTS “A NIGHT OF HOPE” GALA BENEFITING DANCERS AGAINST CANCER AUGUST 24
East County News Service August 15, 2024 – The Element Dance Center in La Mesa announces its upcoming charity event, “A Night of Hope,” gala benefiting Dancers Against Cancer. This extraordinary evening of compassion, talent, and philanthropy is set to take place on August 24 at Joan Kroc Theater, just east of La Mesa at 6611 University Ave., San Diego.
NEW ‘COLOR THE CORRIDOR’ MURALS IN LA MESA UNVEILED BY MTS
Story and photos via MTS Photo, left: “Succession”mural by Maxx Moses August 14, 2024 (La Mesa) –San Diego Metropolitan Transit System (MTS) passengers in La Mesa can now enjoy two new murals at the city’s Grossmont Transit Center along the Green Line and Orange Line Trolleys. Today, MTS unveiled two new works by local muralist and graffiti artist Maxx Moses.
NEW ‘COLOR THE CORRIDOR’ MURALS IN LA MESA UNVEILED BY MTS
Story and photos via MTS Photo, left: “Succession”mural by Maxx Moses August 14, 2024 (La Mesa) –San Diego Metropolitan Transit System (MTS) passengers in La Mesa can now enjoy two new murals at the city’s Grossmont Transit Center along the Green Line and Orange Line Trolleys. Today, MTS unveiled two new works by local muralist and graffiti artist Maxx Moses.
NEW ‘COLOR THE CORRIDOR’ MURALS IN LA MESA UNVEILED BY MTS
Story and photos via MTS Photo, left: “Succession”mural by Maxx Moses August 14, 2024 (La Mesa) –San Diego Metropolitan Transit System (MTS) passengers in La Mesa can now enjoy two new murals at the city’s Grossmont Transit Center along the Green Line and Orange Line Trolleys. Today, MTS unveiled two new works by local muralist and graffiti artist Maxx Moses.
SEPTEMBER BRINGS COOL CONCERTS TO EAST COUNTY
By Miriam Raftery Photo: CC by SA-NC via Bing July 31, 2024 Categorized: September (San Diego’s East County) – Musical entertainment options in East County for September including Celtic Thunder singers from Ireland, English protest singer/songwriter Billy Bragg, acclaimed songwriters/musicians Ray LaMontagne and Gregory Alan Isakov, country music singers Sara Evans and Eric Paslay, and the famed Jacksons.
SEPTEMBER BRINGS COOL CONCERTS TO EAST COUNTY
By Miriam Raftery Photo: CC by SA-NC via Bing July 31, 2024 Categorized: September (San Diego’s East County) – Musical entertainment options in East County for September including Celtic Thunder singers from Ireland, English protest singer/songwriter Billy Bragg, acclaimed songwriters/musicians Ray LaMontagne and Gregory Alan Isakov, country music singers Sara Evans and Eric Paslay, and the famed Jacksons.
BACK TO SCHOOL TALENT BASH SEPT. 28 IN NORTH COUNTY INLAND
East County News Service July 30, 2024 (Escondido) — Patio Playhouse Community Theater will present its second annual Back to School Talent Bash, September 28th, under the stars at Kit Carson Park Amphitheater 100 Amphitheater Dr, Escondido, CA 92025. Patio Playhouse will be presenting a special Back to School Talent show September 28th at 7 p.m. Youth 5
BACK TO SCHOOL TALENT BASH SEPT. 28 IN NORTH COUNTY INLAND
East County News Service July 30, 2024 (Escondido) — Patio Playhouse Community Theater will present its second annual Back to School Talent Bash, September 28th, under the stars at Kit Carson Park Amphitheater 100 Amphitheater Dr, Escondido, CA 92025. Patio Playhouse will be presenting a special Back to School Talent show September 28th at 7 p.m. Youth 5
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O’DUNN FINE ART GALLERY OPENS IN LA MESA
By Rachel Ford Hutman Photo by Tim Thomas Pastelist Molly Lipsher, oil painter Jack Jordan, Paul Henricksen, La Mesa Chamber CEO Mary England, gallery owner Shannon O’Dunn, Mayor Art Madrid, Miss La Mesa Stephanie Packard, and Miss La Mesa Teen Katrina Schweitzer. March 29, 2009 (La Mesa)—Art aficionados flocked to the grand opening of O’Dunn Fine Art Gallery Thursday evening
JESSE LAMONACA HEADLINES AT CUYAMACA COLLEGE COYOTE MUSIC FESTIVAL MAY 1
Jesse LaMonaca April 1,2009 (El Cajon) — The Cuyamaca College Music Industry Studies program is proud to announce the Coyote Music Festival on May 1, 2009 on the grand lawn of Cuyamaca College. The event will feature 6 San Diego acts playing original music during the late afternoon concert: Jesse Lamonaca, Regina Leonard, Silent Lune, Goodnight Caulfield, Rhythm and the
OLAF WIEGHORST HISTORICAL HOME TO OPEN MARCH 19
Story and photos by Miriam Raftery Olaf Wieghorst historic home March 11, 2009 (El Cajon) — Recently designated a historic site by the City of El Cajon, the long-time home of famed western artist Olaf Wieghorst will open to the public on Thursday, March 19th at 4 p.m. In an exclusive interview with East County Magazine, the artist’s son,
EL CAJON’S ANNUAL DANCE RECITAL IS BACK: MARCH 22 EVENT AT ECPAC INVOLVES THE YOUNG & YOUNG AT HEART
March 12, 2009 (El Cajon)–The City of El Cajon Recreation Department will hold its much anticipated Annual Dance and Tumbling Recital at the East County Performing Arts Center on Sunday, March 22, 2009, from 2:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. This event has been a highlight in the City for over 20 years. This year’s recital, "Dance And Tumble–Through The Decades!"
SDSU STUDENTS ORGANIZE ART RELIEF EVENT MARCH 14 TO BENEFIT KATRINA VICTIMS; PLAN TRIP TO NEW ORLEANS MARCH 28-APRIL 4.
By Matt Schauer March 8, 2009 (San Diego) — An Art Relief Auction on March 14th will raise funds to benefit College Students for New Orleans, a non-profit organization intent on rebuilding homes in New Orleans and restoring lives of people affected by Hurricane Ike and Hurricane Katrina. We travel to Louisiana four times a year with groups as small
NEW ORLEANS JUST MIGHT BE THE PATH TO ENLIGHTENMENT
By Maia Neubig Maia Neubig is an SDSU senior who traveled to New Orleans on two separate occasions as part of the Art Relief effort. The best part about the trips are the people down there, they are some of the nicest, most caring people I have ever met in my life. They truly love and appreciate every one of
RELIGIOUS ART FESTIVAL WINNERS ANNOUNCED AT St. MARK’S UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
Resurerction Flower,award-winning photo by mkona Schlesinger of Poway March 4, 2009 (San Diego)—Many East County residents were accepeted into the 46th annual all-media Religious Art Festival of St. Mark’s United Methodist Church by juror Hiroshi Miyazaki. In the poetry division Elaine Parker, Rancho San Diego won second place and Eldon (Mike) Meyer of Lemon Grove received two Honorable Mention Awards.
SPIRITUAL KNOWLEDGE: MUSIC U CAN LIVE 2
By Dennis Moore March 1, 2009 (San Diego’s East County) — Just like Hip Hop artist "R" Kelly did in my hometown of Chicago, East County Gospel singer Nicolas SK Shivers seems to be taking a similar path to stardom and fame, by initially selling and promoting his music on the streets of San Diego. I ran into Nicolas "SK"
GOSPEL FESTIVAL FRIDAY FEB. 27 AT GROSSMONT COLLEGE
As part of its Black History Month celebration, Grossmont College will present a free Gospel Festival, featuring five local gospel choirs and one dance troupe, starting at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 27, in Room #220 on the college campus. The public is invited to attend. Parking is free. Performing artists will include the House of Metamorphosis Choir, Martin Luther
FAMED STARGAZER & NIGHT SKY PHOTOGRAPHER DENNIS MAMMANA OF ANZA-BORREGO SHARES SECRETS OF SUCCESS– AND ANNOUNCES UPCOMING TRIPS TO VIEW CELESTIAL WONDERS IN THE NIGHT SKY
By Miriam Raftery Northern lights images from Anza Borrego desert February 22, 2009 (Anza Borrego) — In celebration of the International Year of Astronomy, we thought it fitting to share with our readers the beauty and grandeur of the night sky as depicted by Dennis Mammana, world-famous night sky photographer and East County resident. His dazzling photos include rare shots
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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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