Hearing God’s Voice Through His Word


  “All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, that the man of God may be complete, equipped for every good work” (2 Timothy 3:15-17, ESV.)   Did you know that God speaks to us today?  Many people might concede that point, but did you know that one […]

Deadline nears for EAA 2019 Art Scholarship Show

The Escondido Art Association’s 2019 Art Scholarship Program for graduating seniors in any Escondido-based high school is nearing conclusion, with presentations having been made by President Byron Marler at many of the Escondido high schools during January.   Once again, the $1,000 scholarship is being made available through the sponsorship of Design Moe Kitchen & Bath, Escondido.   Prize money […]

Gallery Talk with Wendy Maruyama and Photography Lecture by Ruth Wallen

The Center Museum will host a gallery talk and photography lecture at the California Center for the Arts, Escondido on Sunday, February 10, starting at 2 p.m. in the Center museum. Exhibiting artist, Wendy Maruyama, discusses the artwork in Executive Order 9066 with a walking tour of the exhibition that analyzes the internment camps with a contemporary eye. Following the […]

Celebration of the sweet sound of Motown coming to Escondido

In honor of Black History Month, the California Center for the Arts, Escondido will partner with The Barn Stage Company to present The Best of Motown on Saturday, February 16, starting at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, February 17, starting at 3:30 p.m. in the Center Theater. Audiences will hear popular hit songs such as “My Girl,” “Midnight Train,” “Heard It […]

Daley Ranch offers three hikes in February

 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 that […]

Distinction Gallery hosts Elena Karavodin: “Renegade” exhibit

Escondido’s Distinction Gallery will host Elena Karavodin: “Renegade” exhibit March 9 –April 6. Elena Karavodin was born in Los Angeles and raised in Encinitas. She is a second-generation American tracing her roots back to the 19th century Russian sculptor M.O. Mikeshin. Surrounded by a family of artists, scientists and engineers, her interests always remained toward the arts. She studied classical […]

“Art of the Avocado” Competition – Calling for Entries

The 14th annual Art of the Avocado Competition, part of Fallbrook’s annual Avocado Festival, is now  “Calling for Entries.”  Any artistic medium may be submitted – the only restriction is that an “avocado” must be easily identifiable in all pieces. Three categories: 2-Dimensional and 3-Dimensional cash prizes awarded in each:   First Place – $300, Second Place – $200, and […]

High Tea and Murder in Escondido as Grand Tea Room hosts “The Game’s Afoot”

The 413 Project Theater will open Ken Ludwig’s “The Game’s Afoot” February 7 – 23, at the Grand Tea Room in Escondido.  Ludwig’s story revolves around the real life Sherlock Holmes – actor William Gillette. It is December 1926, and Broadway star William Gillette, admired the world over for his leading role in the play “Sherlock Holmes”, has invited his […]

Circus Vargas returns to Escondido in March

The Big One is Back with “The Greatest of Ease” bringing acrobats, daredevils and the flying trapeze. Circus Vargas’s 50th anniversary extravaganza is an homage to the golden era of circus in America, debuting in San Diego County February 7 through March 18, with performance in Escondido beginning March 8. All aboard our spectacular circus steam engine as we ride […]

Esco’s fourth quarter blitz sinks Ramona 72-62


Escondido High’s game last Friday night versus Ramona was fraught with heavy-duty ramifications. Not only were the Cougars (16-10) attempting to extend a lengthy winning streak but more importantly, head coach Paul Baldwin’s crew was trying to all but lock up a second consecutive Valley League crown.  Though the accomplished Baldwin was a bit annoyed over a careless Coug turnover […]