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...
Cool on the Coast: From scary to cerebral, October offers variety of events
Layla Marino
October 18, 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, Theater
It may be unseasonably warm in San Diego County, but fall is still the coolest on the coast. The North Coast has fall fun and Halloween haunts for both adults and family in October, plus the usual stellar lineup of art, music, theatre and lectures, ready to kick off the holiday season in cool coastal st...
Cool on the Coast: Stage some summer fun in July
Layla Marino
July 16, 2015
Filed under Arts, Business, COOL ON THE COAST, Food, Theater
In July, San Diego reaches a fever pitch for events, especially with the opening of the Del Mar races and, of course, Comic-Con. Residents and tourists alike are bound to easily find these big three events, but what about the events on the North Coast that are a bit off the beaten racetrack, so to speak...
