Del Mar seeks public input on new sculpture at Civic Center
DEL MAR — The Del Mar Civic Center will soon be home to a new public art installation, and the city’s Arts Advisory Committee is...
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Surfing Madonna names winners for earth-themed art, poetry exhibit
Surfing Madonna Oceans Project has announced its award winners for “Ocean/Earth/Air,” a juried regional show about a “beautiful, fragile and fascinating world.” Over 100 artists...
‘Relics’ exhibit offers closer look into artist’s childhood, inspiration
OCEANSIDE — Robert Xavier Burden seeks the admiration he once had for sacred relics of the past through his massive, labor-intensive paintings that depict motifs...
Solana Beach implements age-friendly action plan
SOLANA BEACH — Twice a month, a group of around a dozen Solana Beach residents passionate about knitting gathers at the La Colonia Community Center...
Springsteen tour adds show at Pechanga Arena
REGION — A tour stop for Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band has been added in San Diego, one of two new shows announced...
Art N Soul on 101 closing after 16-year run
ENCINITAS — For nearly 16 years, longtime nonprofit art gallery and retailer Art N Soul on 101 has been a beloved space where local artists...
NVA’s ‘The Ferryman’ closes, sets record six-week sold out run
CARLSBAD — Recordings of Margaret Thatcher, the death of hunger striker Bobby Sands, goose, whiskey and the IRA and set the tone for the Dea...
Circus Vargas hits North County with Paris-themed big top
ESCONDIDO — The magic of Circus Vargas has returned to take guests momentarily far away from their North County lives to experience the wonders of...
Oceanside International Film Festival wraps its 12th year
OCEANSIDE — This year’s Oceanside International Film Festival kicked off its five days of films with the documentary premiere of local band The Silent Comedy...
New Village Arts reopens after $2.8M renovation
CARLSBAD — Hundreds of supporters gathered on Jan. 27 to celebrate the official grand reopening of the Dea Hurston New Village Arts Center after a...
Historic preservation concerns delay Escondido museum’s mural
ESCONDIDO — Plans for a new mural at the San Diego Children’s Discovery Museum were paused again following local historians’ fears the new artwork would...
Oddities expo draws lovers of the weird to Del Mar Fairgrounds
DEL MAR — Lovers of the strange, unusual and downright freaky braved the rain last Saturday to shop for one-of-a-kind items during the Oddities and...
Carlsbad art gallery to host global ‘Lift the Sky’ art project
CARLSBAD — A global art project showcasing more than 100 artists worldwide will be featured at the Front Porch Gallery. The “Lift the Sky” project...
VetArt instructor memorializes fellow veteran in portrait gifted to wife
VISTA — Around the start of COVID-19, Navy veteran Vincent Coniglio became passionate about working with sculpture, finding healing and community, and guidance from a...
St. Michael’s holiday concerts highlight local youth orchestra
CARLSBAD — Holiday parties, cheer and joy is filling the air with the sounds of Christmas music. Adding to the seasonal spirit is a two-day...
