ENCINITAS: ‘Art Night’ showcases artists and galleries Feb. 23

February 16, 2019

Filed under Arts, Cardiff by the Sea, CURRENT EVENTS, Encinitas, Leucadia, Olivenhain

ENCINITAS — Enjoy an evening of art Saturday, Feb. 23, from 6 to 9 p.m. as Encinitas civic and local art galleries open their doors for “Art Night Encinitas.” The event, launching a bimonthly showcase, will celebrate the city’s diverse visual art scene at seven participating locations and is...

ENCINITAS: See art of Rachel Mica Weiss at Lux through Jan. 12

January 3, 2019

Filed under Arts, CURRENT EVENTS, Encinitas

ENCINITAS — The work of Lux Art Institute Artist in Residence Rachel Mica Weiss is on display at the institute through Jan. 12. Weiss incorporates her education in psychology to examine the experiential nature of architectural forms in relation to the human body, according to the institute. During...

Cool on the Coast: Jump into October with these fall festivities and events

Antonio Pequeño IV

October 15, 2018

Filed under Arts, Carlsbad, COOL ON THE COAST, Del Mar, Encinitas, Food, Holidays, North County, Region, San Diego County, Theater

Your monthly roundup of events in Encinitas, Carlsbad, Del Mar, Solana Beach, Oceanside and the region.

Encinitas seeks high school, college artists for mosaic project

North Coast Current

September 28, 2018

Filed under Arts, Cardiff by the Sea, Encinitas, Higher Education, K-12, NORTH COAST BEAT

The city of Encinitas invites college and high school artists to participate in a permanent installation of mosaic panels at the Interstate 5 undercrossing at Santa Fe Drive, the city recently announced.

ENCINITAS: Feb. 11 Art Guild reception highlights 3 artists

February 2, 2017

Filed under Arts, CURRENT EVENTS, Encinitas

ENCINITAS — The San Dieguito Art Guild invites the public to a free reception at the Off Track Gallery on Feb. 11, 4-7 p.m., highlighting the work of three member artists. Visitors will see the work of Cheryl DeLain (jewelry), Pat Smart (batiks) and Carla Funk (ceramics). Refreshments will be served....

OCEANSIDE: College artists profiled in May show at Kruglak Gallery

May 5, 2016

Filed under CURRENT EVENTS, Oceanside

OCEANSIDE — Kruglak Gallery presents “Praxis May Vary,” an exhibition of art by 17 rising artists from Oceanside’s MiraCosta College, May 23-26. “Praxis May Vary” features small- and large-scale works in a range of forms including painting, performance, glass blowing, sculpture, photography...

ENCINITAS: Take mom on artistic tour May 7 and 8

May 5, 2016

Filed under CURRENT EVENTS, Encinitas

ENCINITAS — The nonprofit San Dieguito Art Guild hosts its 2016 Mother’s Day Weekend Art, Garden and Studio Tour 10 a.m.-4 p.m. on May 7 and 8. Take your mom or friends on a leisurely tour of eight North County homes where you can peek into an assortment of artists’ studios, peruse more then 30...

ENCINITAS: Learn photo, basket-making skills March 5 at garden

March 3, 2016

Filed under CURRENT EVENTS, Encinitas

ENCINITAS — The San Diego Botanic Garden offers two classes for residents March 5. From 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., learn to capture photos using high-dynamic range techniques with instructor Bob Bretell. HDR is a photography technique that well-suited for any subject matter including flowers, portraits, architecture...

Cool on the Coast: Farm-fresh start to the new year in January

Layla Marino

January 15, 2016

Filed under Arts, Carlsbad, COOL ON THE COAST, Del Mar, Encinitas, Film, Food, Leucadia, North County, Oceanside, Region, San Diego County, Solana Beach, Theater

“New year, new you” is a slogan we’re all familiar with when it comes to that first day of a new year. New Year’s resolutions amount to trying new things and getting out there for more fun and fulfillment. The northern coast of San Diego County is an excellent place to make these resolution dreams a...

ENCINITAS: Start the year artistically Jan. 16 at Botanic Garden

January 4, 2016

Filed under CURRENT EVENTS, Encinitas

ENCINITAS — The San Diego Botanic Garden invites the community to two artistic, instructional events Jan. 16. From 9 a.m. to noon, learn the basics of planting a 10-inch-by-20-inch vertical living wall made out of succulents, known as a living wall. Living walls can be used exterior or interior with...

Cool on the Coast: Wrap up 2015 with festive events, food and theater

December 20, 2015

Filed under Arts, Cardiff by the Sea, Carlsbad, Community News, COOL ON THE COAST, Del Mar, Encinitas, Holidays, Leucadia, Oceanside, Olivenhain, Region, Solana Beach

While those from many other places don’t often think of San Diego County when they think of winter and the holidays, a palm tree can be wrapped in holiday lights just as well as a spruce. It’s also a heck of a lot warmer. Coastal San Diegans can enjoy beautiful sunsets over the ocean while sipping eg...

Cool on the Coast: November closes with post-Thanksgiving music and nature

Layla Marino

November 25, 2015

Filed under Arts, Cardiff by the Sea, Carlsbad, Community News, COOL ON THE COAST, Del Mar, Encinitas, Holidays, Leucadia, Oceanside, Olivenhain, Region, Solana Beach

With the holidays just around the corner, San Diego’s North Coast is still cool whether the weather is cold or warm. Lots of theatre, music and culture grace the North Coast scene, with outdoor and Thanksgiving fun as well. Holiday stress can be mitigated by the beauty and fun all around in coastal Nor...