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DINNER AND A CONCERT FRIDAY NIGHTS IN DOWNTOWN EL CAJON
By Jonathan Goetz and Miriam Raftery July 17, 2024 (El Cajon) — El Cajon’s Dinner and a Concert series continues each Friday night in August from 6 to 8 p.m. on the Prescott Promenade in downtown El Cajon. The lineup features Stone Soul on August 2, Ronsatadt Revival on August 9: Ronstadt Revival, Trey Hill Band on August 16:
DINNER AND A CONCERT FRIDAY NIGHTS IN DOWNTOWN EL CAJON
By Jonathan Goetz and Miriam Raftery July 17, 2024 (El Cajon) — El Cajon’s Dinner and a Concert series continues each Friday night in August from 6 to 8 p.m. on the Prescott Promenade in downtown El Cajon. The lineup features Stone Soul on August 2, Ronsatadt Revival on August 9: Ronstadt Revival, Trey Hill Band on August 16:
SOUND THERAPY JULY 23 AT JULIAN LIBRARY
By Jonathan Goetz July 16, 2024 (Julian) — Join Liz Myers for a transformative sound therapy experience in Julian. This unique session combines relaxed breathing, a variety of percussion instruments, and Liz’s ethereal voice. Here are the details: Date and Time: Tuesday, July 23, from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. Location: Julian Library (1850 CA-78, Julian 92036) What
SOUND THERAPY JULY 23 AT JULIAN LIBRARY
By Jonathan Goetz July 16, 2024 (Julian) — Join Liz Myers for a transformative sound therapy experience in Julian. This unique session combines relaxed breathing, a variety of percussion instruments, and Liz’s ethereal voice. Here are the details: Date and Time: Tuesday, July 23, from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. Location: Julian Library (1850 CA-78, Julian 92036) What
UPDATED ODD COUPLE PLAY IN LA MESA PROVIDES INSIGHTS ON FRIENDSHIPS DESPITE DIFFERENCES
By Susan Taylor July 15,2004 (La Mesa) — Neil Simon’s timeless comedy, The Odd Couple, is playing at Lamplighters Theatre in La Mesa through July 28, a play worth seeing. Directed by Diane Jones and produced by Cydney King, it is billed as the “female version”, so the cast is all female, with the exception of two male roles introduced
UPDATED ODD COUPLE PLAY IN LA MESA PROVIDES INSIGHTS ON FRIENDSHIPS DESPITE DIFFERENCES
By Susan Taylor July 15,2004 (La Mesa) — Neil Simon’s timeless comedy, The Odd Couple, is playing at Lamplighters Theatre in La Mesa through July 28, a play worth seeing. Directed by Diane Jones and produced by Cydney King, it is billed as the “female version”, so the cast is all female, with the exception of two male roles introduced
LAMPLIGHTERS PRESENTS THE ODD COUPLE, WITH FEMALE ROOMMATES JULY 5-28
By Miriam Raftery July 6, 2024 (La Mesa) – Lamplighters Theatre in La Mesa presents Neil Simon’s classic comedy, The Odd Couple, July 5-28, with a twist. Instead of sloppy Oscar and neatnik Felix, the leads are female roommates: Olive Madison and Florence Unger. Olive and friends are enjoying their weekly Trivial Pursuit night in Olive’s messy apartment when
LAMPLIGHTERS PRESENTS THE ODD COUPLE, WITH FEMALE ROOMMATES JULY 5-28
By Miriam Raftery July 6, 2024 (La Mesa) – Lamplighters Theatre in La Mesa presents Neil Simon’s classic comedy, The Odd Couple, July 5-28, with a twist. Instead of sloppy Oscar and neatnik Felix, the leads are female roommates: Olive Madison and Florence Unger. Olive and friends are enjoying their weekly Trivial Pursuit night in Olive’s messy apartment when
HOT JULY HAPPENINGS AT THE JACUMBA HOT SPRINGS HOTEL
By Miriam Raftery July 3, 2024 (Jacumba Hot Springs) – The Jacumba Hot Springs Hotel hosts a variety of events coming up in July, including 4th of July at the Ritual Pool, the monthly Bathhouse Bazaar, to DJ nights in the Exotic Desert Hideaway Bar, and concerts with live local bands at the Old Bathhouse. Come for an
HOT JULY HAPPENINGS AT THE JACUMBA HOT SPRINGS HOTEL
By Miriam Raftery July 3, 2024 (Jacumba Hot Springs) – The Jacumba Hot Springs Hotel hosts a variety of events coming up in July, including 4th of July at the Ritual Pool, the monthly Bathhouse Bazaar, to DJ nights in the Exotic Desert Hideaway Bar, and concerts with live local bands at the Old Bathhouse. Come for an
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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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