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The Flower Fields at Carlsbad are pictured in March 2022. (Photo by Samantha Fortney via Unsplash)

Flowers and strawberries: A look at what’s to come for the spring

North Coast Current March 8, 2024
Our region’s winter rains have put us ahead of our yearly rainfall average in San Diego, and even though we’re not quite through with winter yet, hints of spring are beginning to emerge as poppies and other native flowers start to bloom. In the spirit of spring, Carlsbad takes center stage for this month’s events as the city’s flower and strawberry fields ramp up their offerings.
Encinitas, California. (Ian McDonnell, iStock Getty Images)

ENCINITAS: City gallery shows works of Carlsbad artist Newbry through Jan. 12

December 10, 2022
“Nanette Newbry: Upstream and Other Perspectives,” a solo exhibition presented by Carlsbad artist Nanette Newbry, can be seen now through Jan. 12 at the Encinitas Community Center Art Gallery.
Solana Beach, California. (Leosprspctive, Unslpash)

SOLANA BEACH: Noted street artists’ work at EC Gallery in October

September 16, 2022
EC Gallery presents a limited engagement presentation, “Burner: A Group Exhibition of International Street Artists,” running Oct. 1-27.
Friends of the Oceanside Library Amateur Photography Contest 2021 Winner “Pure Joy” by Heidi Gauthreaux. Photographed at Buddy Todd Park in Oceanside. (Courtesy photo)

Oceanside library friends host second regional photo contest

OsideNews May 3, 2022

Oceanside CA— The Friends of the Oceanside Public Library hosts a photography contest and invite community members of all ages to participate. The contest is open to San Diego County residents and the...

EAA Announces 2022 Art Scholarship Program

EAA Announces 2022 Art Scholarship Program

OsideNews January 11, 2022

Escondido CA— The Escondido Art Association is once again announcing its Art Scholarship Program for 2022 and graduating seniors currently enrolled in any Escondido-based high school are invited to...

Actors Richard Baird (left) and Brandon J. Pierce star in the North Coast Repertory Theatre’s production of “Ben Butler,” written by Richard Strand and directed by David Ellenstein. The Solana Beach theater has extended the show’s run through Nov. 21. (NCRT photo by Aaron Rumley)

Civil War play brings history and comedy to stage in Solana Beach

Roxana Becerril November 5, 2021
“If history was always taught this way in class, everyone would want to go,” award-winning actor Richard Baird said about “Ben Butler” by Richard Strand, the play now on stage at the North Coast Repertory Theatre in Solana Beach through Nov. 21.
Stage curtains. (Photo by Peter Ong, FreeImages)

OCEANSIDE: Youth performances return to Brooks theatre

June 30, 2021
OCEANSIDE — The Oceanside Theatre Company’s Youth Theatre Arts Summer Camp returns after a yearlong pandemic respite with “Broadway by the Beach” performances July 2 and 3 at the historic Sunshine Brooks Theatre.
The work of San Diego County Gourd Artists members. (Courtesy photo)

ENCINITAS: Gourd artists’ work at Civic Center through August

June 18, 2021
ENCINITAS — Members of the nonprofit San Diego County Gourd Artists present a gourd art show in the lighted case in the Encinitas Civic Center from June 16 to Aug. 1.
Lux Art Institute in Encinitas is merging with the San Diego Art Institute this September to create The Institute of Contemporary Art, San Diego. (Lux Art Institute photo)

Lux merger with San Diego Art Institute creates broader forum

Anneliese Esparza March 30, 2021
When the Lux Art Institute and the San Diego Art Institute merge this September to become The Institute of Contemporary Art, San Diego, the two campuses will have over 15,000 square feet of indoor space for art galleries, classes, workshops and artist residencies.
Three of more than 50 new mosaics are pictured at the Santa Fe Drive undercossing at Interstate 5 in Encinitas in late August. (Photo by Jim Gilliam, courtesy of the city of Encinitas)

Encinitas mosaics an outlet for students, memorial for residents

Julia Shapero September 25, 2020
Fifty-three mosaics created by local high school students, college students and adult artists are completed and installed under the Santa Fe Drive undercrossing at Interstate 5 in Encinitas.

Comic-Con canceled for first time in 50 years

North Coast Current April 17, 2020
San Diego Comic-Con has been canceled for 2020, the first time in its 50-year history that the event has been put on hold, organizers announced Friday, April 17.
Art. (Markus Spiske, Unsplash)

ENCINITAS: Art Guild’s annual bazaar returns Dec. 14

November 30, 2019

ENCINITAS — The San Dieguito Art Guild presents its ninth annual Holiday Bazaar on Saturday, Dec. 14, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., at the Encinitas Community Center, 1140 Oakcrest Park Drive in Encinitas. Visitors...

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