East County Magazine
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CERAMIC WORKS EXHIBITION OPENS AT GROSSMONT’S HYDE ART GALLERY MARCH 15-APRIL 22
March 2, 2010 (El Cajon)– Grossmont College Hyde Art Gallery will present “Ceramic Works,” a free exhibit of ceramic artwork by Patsy Cox and Eric Rempe, on display from March 15 to April 22. The exhibit is open to the public. Cox’s work consists of thousands of small objects combined to form one large installation, featuring a blend of
WINTER RAINS BRING DESERT BLOOMS
February 28, 2010 (Anza Borrego) – record rainfall in January and February is expected to produce a banner season for wildflowers in Anza Borrego Desert State Park. Blooms are expected to peak through mid-March, so plan your trip east to the desert on any clear day over the next couple of weeks. Anza-Borrego Desert State Park has
A JUICY STORY: U-PICK STRAWBERRY FARM IS BURSTING WITH FAMILY FUN
By Miriam Raftery February 28, 2010 (Lakeside) – What could be sweeter than plump, ripe, just-picked strawberries? Victoria’s Gardens offers guests the opportunity to pick their own berries on a working farm—and also enjoy family fun activities that include a petting zoo, giant slides, train rides, pony rides, hay rides, fun jump and more. Berry-picking costs
KING ARTHUR’S QUEST BRINGS NEW MUSICAL MAGIC TO POWAY PERFORMING ARTS MARCH 6
February 28, 2010 (Poway) — The nation’s pre-eminent participatory children’s theater company returns to the Poway Center for their eleventh season. Missoula Children’s Theatre will cast local children in a magical new musical. More than 50 local students will participate in a one-week theater camp that takes them from auditions to rehearsals to two full-scale productions of King Arthur’s
MUSIC TO THEIR EARS: BANDS, CROWDS TURN OUT FOR VALLEY MUSIC EVENT
By Miriam Raftery February 23, 2010 (El Cajon) – A standing-room-only crowd turned out to savor music from seven different bands at Valley Music’s grand reopening on Saturday. “This has been the best way to get people to find us,” co-owner Andrea Long said, noting that providing entertainment has been a successful way to help
IT’S A CIRCUS! BIGTOP BRINGS ITS MAGIC TO EAST COUNTY & SD IN FEB. & MARCH
February 23, 2010 (El Cajon ) – Circus Vargas opens this week at Westfield Parkway Plaza in El Cajon, with additional shows in National City, Vista, and Mira Mesa. This year’s theme of an enchanted forest features “magical creatures, mystical fairies, pixies, sprites, butterflies and more”—along with crowd-pleasing favorites such as an aerial bungee ballet, acrobats, trapeze
CALL OF THE WILD: WOLF CENTER IN JULIAN HELPS REINTRODUCE RARE BREED
By Miriam Raftery February 21, 2010 (Julian) – “Mexican gray wolves are the rarest land animals in North America. They are highly endangered—there are only 52 in the wild,” said Erin Hunt, general manager of the California Wolf Center in Julian, which is open to the public, researchers, photographers, education and youth groups. “This is a binational effort," she
O’DUNN FINE ART EXPANDS OFFERINGS IN NEW LA MESA LOCATION
February 20, 2010 (La Mesa) – Leaders in the arts and business communities gathered Thursday for the grand re-opening of O’Dunn Fine Art, which moved into an expansive new space across the street from its original location in La Mesa’s downtown village. “I have about 60 artists represented and 120 paintings,” said gallery owner Shannon O’Dunn. The collection
HOW TO FIND A GREEN HOME
Reprinted with permission from EnviroCitizen February 20, 2010 — Finding a green home is getting to be easier as more people are becoming aware of the benfits of green living for their health as well as for the Earth. There are a few things to look for and ask when you are in the market for a green
7 BANDS PERFORM TODAY AT VALLEY MUSIC RELOCATION CELEBRATION IN EL CAJON
February 20, 2010 – Valley Music invites the public to its relocation celebration today at the store’s new location at 1611 North Magnolia Ave., Suite 310, in El Cajon’s Gateway Magnolia Plaza, from 12:30-5:45 today. Schedule of events: 12:30-1:00 Billy Leonard 1:15-1:45 Cain Street 2:00-2:30 The Winchester Friendly 2:45-3:15 Keeper 3:30-4:00 Kilgore Trout
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CERAMIC WORKS EXHIBITION OPENS AT GROSSMONT’S HYDE ART GALLERY MARCH 15-APRIL 22
March 2, 2010 (El Cajon)– Grossmont College Hyde Art Gallery will present “Ceramic Works,” a free exhibit of ceramic artwork by Patsy Cox and Eric Rempe, on display from March
WINTER RAINS BRING DESERT BLOOMS
February 28, 2010 (Anza Borrego) – record rainfall in January and February is expected to produce a banner season for wildflowers in Anza Borrego Desert State Park. Blooms
A JUICY STORY: U-PICK STRAWBERRY FARM IS BURSTING WITH FAMILY FUN
By Miriam Raftery February 28, 2010 (Lakeside) – What could be sweeter than plump, ripe, just-picked strawberries? Victoria’s Gardens offers guests the opportunity to pick their own
KING ARTHUR’S QUEST BRINGS NEW MUSICAL MAGIC TO POWAY PERFORMING ARTS MARCH 6
February 28, 2010 (Poway) — The nation’s pre-eminent participatory children’s theater company returns to the Poway Center for their eleventh season. Missoula Children’s Theatre will cast local children in
MUSIC TO THEIR EARS: BANDS, CROWDS TURN OUT FOR VALLEY MUSIC EVENT
By Miriam Raftery February 23, 2010 (El Cajon) – A standing-room-only crowd turned out to savor music from seven different bands at Valley Music’s grand reopening on
IT’S A CIRCUS! BIGTOP BRINGS ITS MAGIC TO EAST COUNTY & SD IN FEB. & MARCH
February 23, 2010 (El Cajon ) – Circus Vargas opens this week at Westfield Parkway Plaza in El Cajon, with additional shows in National City, Vista, and Mira
CALL OF THE WILD: WOLF CENTER IN JULIAN HELPS REINTRODUCE RARE BREED
By Miriam Raftery February 21, 2010 (Julian) – “Mexican gray wolves are the rarest land animals in North America. They are highly endangered—there are only 52 in the wild,”
O’DUNN FINE ART EXPANDS OFFERINGS IN NEW LA MESA LOCATION
February 20, 2010 (La Mesa) – Leaders in the arts and business communities gathered Thursday for the grand re-opening of O’Dunn Fine Art, which moved into an expansive new
HOW TO FIND A GREEN HOME
Reprinted with permission from EnviroCitizen February 20, 2010 — Finding a green home is getting to be easier as more people are becoming aware of the benfits of
7 BANDS PERFORM TODAY AT VALLEY MUSIC RELOCATION CELEBRATION IN EL CAJON
February 20, 2010 – Valley Music invites the public to its relocation celebration today at the store’s new location at 1611 North Magnolia Ave., Suite 310, in El
Thanks to the Prebys Foundation for their generous support.
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