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FALLBROOK – As the vibrant hues of autumn begin to paint the landscape, Fallbrook's Happy Jug liquor store is at the forefront of a transformative movement – Sober October. This annual campaign encourages individuals to reassess their drinking habits while highlighting a growing trend: the rise of delicious, non-alcoholic beverages that make socializing enjoyable without the effects of alcohol. Rawia El Farra, the owner of Happy Jug, has experienced an outpouring of sup...
E.Y. Washington will be taking over choreography services for Sullivan Middle School productions. The Bonsall Unified School District board voted 5-0 Sept. 18 to approve an independent contractor agreement with Washington. He will replace Natalie Nucci, who was the Sullivan choreography director for the Spring 2023 and 2023-24 productions. “Mrs. Stacy Pecore, as the Show Choir Director, is at liberty to hire different choreographers for each show,” said BUSD Superintendent Heather Golly. “She has worked with a number of ve...
FALLBROOK – Get ready to dance the night away at the Halloween party of the year! On Oct. 26, the Fallbrook Masonic Lodge, located at 203 Rocky Crest Road, will host a thrilling concert and fundraising event featuring an ensemble of exceptional talent, all under the banner of Triple Treat Entertainment. The spotlight will be on three dynamic dance bands, each consisting of incredible musicians dressed in full costume, making for a truly unforgettable experience. In addition t...
FALLBROOK – Fallbrook Newcomers Club, the community organization dedicated to welcoming residents of Fallbrook, Bonsall, Rainbow and DeLuz, offers a wide variety of fun and engaging social events and activities designed to foster friendship and enjoy shared interests, as well as the opportunity to explore new and interesting venues and attractions. A highlight of several enjoyable summer activities includes the following: On Aug. 30, Newcomers visited the popular Monserate Win...
FALLBROOK – Fallbrook Art Center's community of artists and patrons participated in its Inaugural People's Choice Exhibition by voting throughout 2024 during each exhibition at the Fallbrook Art Center. "You voted, we listened!" This show is an exciting opportunity for those artists to exhibit new work and give the Fallbrook community a chance to collect more of their art. The show runs from Oct. 19 through Nov. 9 in the Janice Griffiths Gallery. This exhibition is not c...
FALLBROOK – Encore Social Club is off to a grand start to their new year! They opened the season with a well-attended coffee meeting. The group enjoyed welcome back highlights, a guest speaker, and above all...one another. Enthusiasm and excitement abound for a new year of activities, games, and special events. Members enjoyed reconnecting over coffee/tea and some delicious breakfast bites. Birthdays and individual achievements of members were highlighted, and calendars w...
FALLBROOK – The Freaney and Friends monthly concert will be earlier than normal in October due to the upcoming election which requires use of the Fallbrook Library Community Room. The free October concert will be held Tuesday, Oct. 8 at 1 p.m. in that room. The concert will feature the return of internationally acclaimed concert pianist and professor Violeta Petrova. Petrova has been transforming audiences with the incredible expression and sound she brings to her music for m...
Students from about a dozen elementary schools, middle schools, and high schools in San Diego County participated in the Choir Night promotion the San Diego Padres had for the team's Sept. 17 home game against the Houston Astros, and the performers included 65 members of the Sullivan Middle School show choir. Sullivan and other school's students performed the national anthem prior to the game. More than 225 students, parents, teachers, and administrators including BUSD...
"Oh, what a night"! Only you can decide if it's a concert or an American anthem to Rock 'n' Roll. "Jersey Boys" rocked the stage at the California Center for the Arts in downtown Escondido opening night Sept. 14. The crowd cheered, stomped, and jumped to their feet as Frankie crooned "Sherry". If you don't know the story, it all started when "little Frankie" joined his buddies Tommy and Nick DeVito to sing on stage in 1952. As it happened, the then 16-year-old Francesco...
FALLBROOK – Fallbrook Music Society's 47th season opens with a fiery performance by renowned contemporary jazz pianist Scott Wilkie on Sunday, Sept. 22 at 2 p.m. This year's exciting concert series debuts with one of Fallbrook's most requested groups "Scott Wilkie and Friends," which features Scott Wilkie, piano; Nathan Brown (bass), Jeff Olson (drums), and Pat Kelley (guitar). Back in Fallbrook by popular demand, the group showcases its artistry by enchanting audiences with their uninhibited, informal, fun-loving p...
FALLBROOK – Stagecoach Sunday, the ever-popular annual fundraiser for Fallbrook Land Conservancy, rolls into town on Oct. 6. The festivities will begin at 11 a.m. and end at 3 p.m. at the historic Palomares House and Park in Fallbrook, located at 1815 South Stage Coach Lane. While admission and parking are free, ticket packages for a barbeque dinner and drinks can be purchased online or on the day of the event. There will also be a silent auction and raffle, wild animal e...
FALLBROOK – Friends of the Fallbrook Library announce this month's Freaney and Friends free concert will be held on Tuesday, Sept. 24 at 1 p.m. in the Community Room at the Fallbrook Library. It will feature concert pianist Dr. Vania Pimentel. Pimental was born and raised in Brazil and has promoted Brazilian music in creative recital programs. She has a BA in Music and another BA in Philosophy from Brazil, KA graduate artist diploma from Germany, Masters in Piano P...
FALLBROOK – On Saturday, Sept. 21, Fallbrook Artists Association will hold its monthly general meeting and feature Bonnie Rinier as their demonstration artist. She will show a variety of paintings she has created using special textured canvas that accepts watercolor with a unique and beautiful finish. Rinier's art features many types of wild life and landscapes, but this technique can be used for any chosen subject. Participants are encouraged to bring their own reference p...
Eric Dow has lived in Menifee since moving from Fallbrook when he was in high school. Dow is the vocalist for the heavy metal band Helsott, and on Aug. 10 he was in Finland playing at the Helsinki Metal Festival. "We had the time of our lives," Dow said. Part of Dow's childhood was with a Moreno Valley residence. The family moved to Fallbrook and he attended Live Oak Elementary School and Potter Junior High School. After his freshman year at Fallbrook High School, he became a... Full story
FALLBROOK – The Friends of the Fallbrook Library are pleased to be hosting the banner art show "Latino Ecology Symmetry" from Sept. 2 to Nov. 15. Curated by artist Daniel Marquez, the show is an invitation to the public to consider "Ecology as the network that interactively connects all life on Earth." This is a call for expression and focus on the conservation and protection of the Planet. In their own style, each artist captures this subject of ecology and the challenge t...
"Hummingbirds: A Celebration of Their Beauty Through Art" is an amazing book of illustrations on every species of hummingbird you have ever wanted to see, have thought you saw or wanted to know about is available now. Through the eyes and hands of a remarkable artist, the talent of one widely-known Fallbrookian of many years, Gamini Ratnavira's artistic renderings were created through his knowledge and study of these fluttering elusive beauties. With the help of his wife and...
FALLBROOK – Fallbrook Newcomers recently held a fun and festive "Red, White and BBQ" Summer Party hosted by Newcomers Events Director Candice Kelly and her dedicated events team. The popular Newcomers themed-dinner parties are a great way to make new friends while enjoying a delicious meal and stimulating conversation in a relaxing environment. The "Red, White and BBQ" Summer Party took place Aug. 3, at the beautiful home of Cindy Konkel and included colorful decorations, e...
FALLBROOK – The Fallbrook Art Center announces its upcoming show, "The 27th Annual Galaxy of Glass Exhibition – Capturing Light", which runs from Aug. 31 through Oct. 4, in the Janice Griffiths Gallery. Acclaimed glass artists will present a stunning collection of new works that showcase unparalleled talent and creativity. These are not just artworks but unique pieces that push the boundaries of traditional glass making techniques, promising to intrigue and captivate all who v...
FALLBROOK – As summer winds down, Encore members enjoyed a day of 'trash to treasure'. They went to two thriving thrift stores in Valley Center and an antiques mall in Escondido. Everyone had some great finds and new found 'treasures.' Following their adventure, they gathered for a nice lunch at A Delight of France Bakery and Bistro downtown Escondido. As is well known, shopping builds an appetite. The group enjoyed dining and visiting with one another following a fun and s...
FALLBROOK – Fallbrook Propane Gas Company, sponsor of the "Hello Autumn!" art competition is calling for entries. Artists in the community are invited to create a "Fall" themed work of art. There are three categories. In the two-dimensional and three-dimensional categories, cash prizes will be awarded in each: first place – $300, second place – $200, and third place – $100. The photography category cash prizes are: first place – $150, second place – $125, and third place...
FALLBROOK – Author Laura McNeal, formerly of Fallbrook, will be reading from and discussing her new novel, "The Swan's Nest," at Writers Read at Fallbrook Library on Friday, Sept. 13. The library is located at 124 S. Mission, between Alvarado and Fig streets, and the book will be available for sale and signing. "The Swan's Nest" has been lauded for the author's extraordinary reflection of the relationship between two classic poets, the reclusive Elizabeth Barrett and her p...
There is no time like the present to book tickets for any of these great shows. Broadway San Diego will present "Spider-Man Across the Spider-Verse" in concert Oct. 22 and 23, at 3651 Fourth Ave. For tickets, call 619-564-3000 or visit www.broadwaysd.com. California Center for the Arts brings "Jersey Boys" Sept 13-Oct. 6 at 340 N. Escondido Blvd., Escondido. Preview prices for Sept. 13 and 14. For tickets, call 760-839-4149 or visit www.artcenter.org. The Cygnet Theatre in...
FALLBROOK – A tale of the Wild West that has it all… a girl, an outlaw, a sheriff, and a love worth more than all the gold in California! Cinballera Entertainment presents Giacomo Puccini’s “La Fanciulla del West,” aka “The Girl of the Golden West!” The show starts with an original three-person ballet by co-founders Tiffany and Rebekah Brannan, choreographed to a stunning symphonic suite of the opera! The opera will be accompanied by piano and sung in Italian with silent film-inspired title cards for translation....