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ARTISTS’ RECEPTION Oct. 19 for 6th EL CAJON INVITATIONAL ART EXHIBIT

By Jolene Crowley Sisters III by Sammy Pasto (El Cajon) – The public is invited to a free artists’ reception hosted by the St. Clair Gallery in East County Business Center on Sunday, Oct. 19 from 3-6 p.m.  Nearly 200 pieces of art in all fine art categories will be displayed, including photography by 22 San Diego artists, about 70

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EXTRAORDINARY TIMES, EXTRAORDINARY ART

By Jolene Crowley October 1, 2008 (SAN DIEGO) – Three local artists, Theresa Vandenberg Donche of Mt. Helix, Encinitas resident Reed Cardwell, and Igor Kautsenko of Fallbrook, will be displaying their latest work collectively entitled “Extraordinary Times, Extraordinary Art!” at 6 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 25, at 3911 Harney Street in Old Town. East County resident Vandenberg Donche was born to

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7 BANDS HOLD CONCERT TO HELP FIRE VICTIMS OCT 4

ROC For Fire Relief Concert and Fire Expo Helps Neighbors, Celebrates Heroes Saturday, October 4th, 2008 12:00pm to 10:00pm Lakeside Rodeo Grounds, Lakeside www.rocsd.net Listen to music from the bands.   October 1, 2008 (Lakeside) – “Relief is still needed in a serious way,” said Randy Seol of the band Strawberry Alarm Clock, a longtime San Diego resident who watched

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Notes On Air – Tracy Lee Nelson

By Richard Noel Notes On Air is a monthly music column highlighting local artists, events, and other music-related news.  In this month’s column, we talk with Tracy Lee Nelson, accomplished blues musician who is also tribal chairman of the La Jolla Indian Reservation in Pauma Valley.  Nelson’s music places an emphasis on his heritage, bringing a Native American perspective to

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Music Review – On an Island

Breezin’ to the music of Charlie Imes By Libby Belle San Diego singer/songwriter Charlie Imes has captured the easy, breezy spirit of laid-back Southern California living on his new CD, On An Island.  Imes and the Hodad Surf Club Band will perform at BonitaFest, a street festival in Bonita, on September 27th (see our calendar section for details).  He also

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Artist Profile – The Unconventional Phebe Burnham

By Jackie Hanson  “There’s a colorful character,” you might say to yourself upon seeing Phebe Burnham laughing and chatting at a local art event.  If you guessed that she was one of the artists (or the artist, as is often the case) you’d be correct.  Phebe Burnham is not only a source of local color, she is an acclaimed artist,

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Galloping into the Year of the Fire Horse in East County

East County News Service Feb. 18, 2026 (San Diego County) — The thunder of hooves isn’t just coming from local farms and ranches this week; it’s the sound of the Year of the Fire Horse. Lunar New Year festivities — some of which will last all year long — are trotting through the region. The 2026 celebrations carry a rare

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Artists from St. Madeleine Sophie’s Center to show off skills

East County News Service   Nov. 28, 2025 (El Cajon) — The holiday spirit is already brightening up downtown El Cajon, with St. Madeleine Sophie’s Center and its Sophie’s Gallery again central to the vibe.   Next month, St. Madeleine Sophie’s is inviting the community to meet and discover the creative talents of some of its artists while giving an

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Dawn Hough Sebaugh’s “Wear Art, Live Art” fashion show at Wieghorst Museum features modern art styles with Western vibe

The show featured clothing created from paintings, illustrating the power of art in fashion   Story and photos by Heidi Hope November 23, 2025 (El Cajon) — Boots and Belles, a fashion show at the Olaf Wieghorst Museum in El Cajon on Nov.8, showcased creative fashions by designer Dawn Hough Sebaugh, owner of Wear Art, Live Art (WALA). The dresses

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Julian Theater Company presents “A Christmas Carol” Dec. 12-20

East County News Service November 17, 2025 (Julian) – Ebeneezer Scrooge, Tiny Tim, and the ghosts of Christmas past, present and future will come to life in Julian, where the Julian Theater Company presents Charles Dickens’ holiday classic play,  “A Christmas Carol.” You’ll be drawn into Dicken’s Victorian supernatural world of Christmas festivity, family, redemption, family, and love. The performances,

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Nutcracker Ballet comes to The Magnolia in El Cajon Dec. 20-21

East County News Service November 17, 2025 (El Cajon) — San Diego Ballet brings “The Nutcracker”, a cherished holiday classic, to the Magnolia performing arts center in El Cajon with performances on Saturday, December 20 at 1 p.m. and 5 p.m. as well as Sunday,  December 21 at 12 p.m. The Nutcracker features Tchaikovsky’s timeless score and an international cast

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Our Guide to Live Entertainment venues

Our Guide to Live Entertainment venues