East County Magazine
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THEATER ARTS FOR ALL: VISIONARY DANCE THEATRE
By Ariele Johannson September 18, 2015 (La Mesa)–You might be surprised how much some kids love Broadway! Recently, several teenagers from Visionary Dance Theatre showed off their love of singing Broadway hits for the supporters and staff of East County Magazine, with solo performances and a coed dance duet. Guests at both of our summer fundraisers got a taste
50TH ANNIVERSARY BORREGO DAYS DESERT FESTIVAL: “THOSE WERE THE DAYS” OCT. 23-25
By Miriam Raftery September 19, 2015 (Borrego Springs) — The Borrego Days Desert Festival has a long history of launching the peak season for Southern California’s desert region—welcoming snowbirds and enticing locals to join together after a long summer for a weekend of celebration. This year, the festival marks its 50th anniversary with a theme of “Those Were the
SAN DIEGO COUNTY PROGRAMS WIN STATE HONORS
County News Service September 16, 2015 (San Diego)–A San Diego County program that helps safeguard vulnerable adults in dependent care has received the California Counties Innovation Award, the highest honor given in the California State Association of Counties’ annual awards. San Diego County led all other counties in the 2015 CSAC Awards, taking seven awards in all. In addition
STATE OFFICIALS HONOR LATINO VETERANS
East County News Service September 17, 2015 (Sacramento)–State officials gathered Tuesday at the El Soldado (“The Soldier”) Memorial in the State Capitol Park to honor the sacrifices and contributions of Latino American Veterans. To kick off National Hispanic Heritage Month, CalVet held a ceremony to honor the 296,000 Latino American Veterans who honorably defended our country in
DESTINATION EAST COUNTY. SEPT. 17 TO OCT. 17
Listen to Destination East County, also airing on KNSJ, by clicking the audio link. September 16, 2015 (San Diego’s East County)–This week’s Destination East County features the Chaldean American Festival in El Cajon, a Music Festival with Apple Pie in Julian, a live musical theatre production and Supervisor Jacobs with an event for seniors. Plus we’ll have a preview
“HAIRSPRAY” SHINES IN PERFORMANCE OF “EPIC PROPORTIONS”
Musical continues Sept. 17-19 in Visionary production at Pt.. Loma High Review by Kathy Carpenter Associate and Youth Reviewer www.sdtheatrereviews.com September 14, 2015 (La Mesa) – Visionary Community Theatre and Visionary Youth Theatre join together for an outreach program of epic proportions to present “Hairspray.” What do you get when you mash up several high schools and
CHALDEAN AMERICAN FESTIVAL: A CULTURAL CELEBRATION SEPT. 19-20 IN EL CAJON
East County News Service September 12, 2015 (El Cajon) — The city of El Cajon is home to more than 40,000 Chaldeans, one of the largest Chaldean enclaves in the United States. Chaldeans are an integral part of the local business community as well as the community at large, and would like to invite neighbors to sample the culture
LOCAL ARTIST MIKE HEFNER OF SAN CARLOS ON EXHIBIT AT LA MESA HEALTH LIBRARY
East County News Service September 14, 2015 (La Mesa)–The Dr. William C. Herrick Community Health Care Library, a consumer health library at 9001 Wakarusa St. in La Mesa, is now hosting its Summer Art Exhibit featuring 14 oil and watercolor paintings of landscape scenes by Mike Hefner of San Carlos. The show runs through the end of September. The exhibit
BAYOU BROTHERS ZYDECO ALBUM NOMINATED FOR SAN DIEGO MUSIC AWARDS
September 14, 2015 (San Diego’s East County) – East County Magazine readers who attended our Mardi Gras party last year will recall the rollicking, zesty music of the Bayou Brother band playing Cajun and Zydeco blues, including several East County residents. Now the Bayou Brothers “High Roller Zydeco” is nominated for Best Blues CD in the San Diego Music
HAGGEN FILES FOR BANKRUPTCY TO REORGANIZE AROUND FEWER STORES, PROFITABLE LOCATIONS
East County News Service September 14, 2015 (San Diego’s East County)—Haggen, a major West Coast regional grocer, has announced plans to reorganize around its core profitable stores by filing voluntary petitions for reorganization under Chapter 11 bankruptcy. The company has received commitments for up to $215 million in debtor-in-possession (DIP) financing from its existing lenders to maintain operations and
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THEATER ARTS FOR ALL: VISIONARY DANCE THEATRE
By Ariele Johannson September 18, 2015 (La Mesa)–You might be surprised how much some kids love Broadway! Recently, several teenagers from Visionary Dance Theatre showed off their love of
50TH ANNIVERSARY BORREGO DAYS DESERT FESTIVAL: “THOSE WERE THE DAYS” OCT. 23-25
By Miriam Raftery September 19, 2015 (Borrego Springs) — The Borrego Days Desert Festival has a long history of launching the peak season for Southern California’s desert region—welcoming snowbirds
SAN DIEGO COUNTY PROGRAMS WIN STATE HONORS
County News Service September 16, 2015 (San Diego)–A San Diego County program that helps safeguard vulnerable adults in dependent care has received the California Counties Innovation Award, the highest
STATE OFFICIALS HONOR LATINO VETERANS
East County News Service September 17, 2015 (Sacramento)–State officials gathered Tuesday at the El Soldado (“The Soldier”) Memorial in the State Capitol Park to honor the sacrifices
DESTINATION EAST COUNTY. SEPT. 17 TO OCT. 17
Listen to Destination East County, also airing on KNSJ, by clicking the audio link. September 16, 2015 (San Diego’s East County)–This week’s Destination East County features the Chaldean American
“HAIRSPRAY” SHINES IN PERFORMANCE OF “EPIC PROPORTIONS”
Musical continues Sept. 17-19 in Visionary production at Pt.. Loma High Review by Kathy Carpenter Associate and Youth Reviewer www.sdtheatrereviews.com September 14, 2015 (La Mesa) – Visionary
CHALDEAN AMERICAN FESTIVAL: A CULTURAL CELEBRATION SEPT. 19-20 IN EL CAJON
East County News Service September 12, 2015 (El Cajon) — The city of El Cajon is home to more than 40,000 Chaldeans, one of the largest Chaldean enclaves in
LOCAL ARTIST MIKE HEFNER OF SAN CARLOS ON EXHIBIT AT LA MESA HEALTH LIBRARY
East County News Service September 14, 2015 (La Mesa)–The Dr. William C. Herrick Community Health Care Library, a consumer health library at 9001 Wakarusa St. in La Mesa, is
BAYOU BROTHERS ZYDECO ALBUM NOMINATED FOR SAN DIEGO MUSIC AWARDS
September 14, 2015 (San Diego’s East County) – East County Magazine readers who attended our Mardi Gras party last year will recall the rollicking, zesty music of the Bayou
HAGGEN FILES FOR BANKRUPTCY TO REORGANIZE AROUND FEWER STORES, PROFITABLE LOCATIONS
East County News Service September 14, 2015 (San Diego’s East County)—Haggen, a major West Coast regional grocer, has announced plans to reorganize around its core profitable stores by filing
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