Center exhibits to focus on Japanese internment photos

The Center Museum has announced two winter exhibitions: Manzanar: The Wartime Photographs of Ansel Adams and Wendy Maruyama: Executive Order 9066 opening on January 12, 2019. Manzanar: The Wartime Photographs of Ansel Adams An intimate look through the lens of celebrated photographer, Ansel Adams, at daily life in Manzanar, one of ten Japanese-American incarceration camps in the U.S. during World […]

Legendary violinist Itzhak Perlman to return to Center January 19

Legendary violist, Itzhak Perlman is coming back for a return performance to the California Center for the Arts, Escondido on Saturday, January 19, starting at 7:30 p.m. in the Concert Hall. Undeniably the reigning virtuoso of the violin, Itzhak Perlman enjoys superstar status rarely afforded a classical musician. Beloved for his charm and humanity as well as his talent, he […]

Create a watercolor masterpiece with 2nd Saturday’s art lesson

The Education Department at the California Center for the Arts, Escondido is hosting another free 2nd Saturday art lesson on Saturday, January 12, from 10 a.m.–12:15 p.m. in Education Studio 2. Join Center Teaching Artist, Nancy Robinson, to create a wintry cardinal masterpiece and hone your watercolor technique with everyday objects like toothbrushes and straws. 2nd Saturday art lessons are […]

Daley Ranch to hold four hikes in January

All hikes begin at the Daley Ranch entrance on La Honda Drive unless otherwise noted.   Bring water, sun hat, sunscreen, and proper hiking boots or treaded footwear.  All trails include steep and/or slippery sections.  Please do not leave valuables in your car.  Steady rain cancels a hike.  The hike schedule is also available at www.escondido.org and www.visitescondido.com.  Please note […]

Come Meet the Chamber Team

The Escondido Chamber of Commerce will hold an Open House January 19, 5-7 p.m. at 720 N Broadway, Escondido. Thinking of joining the Escondido Chamber of Commerce? Is it time to get an update on your membership benefits? The Open House is a great opportunity to learn more about the Chamber, and find out how your business will benefit from membership. […]

Home Firearm Safety/ Basic Handgun Class

A monthly 3 hour familiarization and safety class is offered for anyone anticipating the purchase of, or who already own, a handgun. The class is offered Sunday, January 6, 2019 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Escondido Fish and Game Association shooting range east of Lake Wohlford. Participants learn the basics of handguns, home firearm safety and responsibility […]

Clothing drive for veterans

The Veterans Stand Down Clothing Drive will be held January 5, 8 a.m.-11 a.m. at Escondido City Hall, 8-11 a.m. They will happily accept ALL clothing donations but need the following items most: Blankets, jackets, sweatshirts, shoes, towels and plus size clothing. New items needed most include 500 pair of men’s underwear and socks 50 pairs of women’s underwear and […]

Escondido’s Distinction Gallery exhibit in February

Distinction Gallery will  present: June Stratton “Modern Dryads” in an exhibition running February 9 through March 2. Stratton is a native of Northern California’s Bay Area where she attended the College of Fine Arts and Crafts in Oakland until 1979.  She lives and works in both Atlanta and Savannah, Georgia.  With a 25-year span of successful exhibitions across the globe, […]

North County Unit of Rady Children’s Hospital Auxiliary

All ladies are invited to attend the North County Unit of Rady Children’s Hospital Auxiliary meeting.   They meet on the 3rd Wednesday of each month, January’s meeting is on the 16th, at St. Petra’s Serbian Orthodox on 1854 Knob Hill Rd, in San Marcos.    The group will have a social meet and greet starting at 9:30 a.m. and […]

Local business helps make Roundhouse Aquarium a reality

Integrated Aqua Systems based in Escondido helped make the Roundhouse Aquarium in Manhattan Beach a reality recently.  The company finished up the aquarium’s new State of the art Life Support Systems and Chilling System. Integrated Aqua Systems, Inc. is an aquatic systems integrator and equipment supply company. They specialize in the design, fabrication and supply of advanced water filtration systems […]