Farmers Market

Mingle with the locals and experience Southern California’s cornucopia of fresh produce and flowers. Enjoy ocean views as you browse the selection of gourmet baked goods, fresh seafood, plus arts and crafts. Eat lunch at the food court.

Thursday mornings 9:00 am to 1:00 pm at the corner of Coast Hwy and Pier View Way.

The Sunset Market is a fun evening experience presented in a safe, family friendly atmosphere. Enjoy live entertainment, a children’s area, and a tempting selection of hot foods – stay and eat dinner!

The Certified Farmers Market section features farm fresh produce and floral items plus a myriad of gourmet food items to take home. Shop from over 100 juried arts and crafts vendors. This is the place locals meet to dine and shop!

Thursday evenings from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm at the corner of Coast Hwy and Pier View Way.

The Oceanside Chamber of Commerce will host its first Enlisted Recognition Dinner on February 24, 2012.

The Chamber’s Military Affairs Committee created an Enlisted Recognition Program in 2001 as a way for the business community to recognize the excellence of the local enlisted personnel.

This event is open to the public and will feature a delicious dinner and an evening of celebration as we recognize Marines and Sailors who have been identified by their respective commands as top performers and contributors.

The Enlisted Recognition Dinner will be held at El Camino Country Club (3202 Vista Way) on February 24, 2012 at 6:00pm.

For more information or registration for the dinner, please contact Scott Ashton at (760) 722-1534 or visit Oceanside Chamber of Commerce

Scholastic Surf Series (SSS), the surfing competition for high school and middle school, will take place at Oceanside’s South Pier Beach on February, 25, 2012 all day (7:00am-4:30pm).

The Scholastic Surf Series is brought to you by The Western Surfing Association (WSA) to provide a professionally managed and operated platform for school surf teams from San Diego to Santa Barbara. Teams competing in this new series can expect the same high quality events that the WSA has become known for, including professional judging, quality events and a family oriented program.This SSS will be the competition for Orange County high school teams.

It is FREE for spectator and open to public.

For more information, please call (760) 518-2727 or visit http://www.surfsss.org

If you are passionate about the miniature ship reproductions and historic arts, visit Oceanside Museum of Art on February 25, 2012, at 2:00 p.m. The OMA is hosting “Meet the Artist” event featuring John Taylor, an innovative local artist, with his exhibition called “Ghost Fleet”

At ”Meet the Artist” event, you will have chance to discuss with the artist about his technique and inspiration for his displayed exhibition. Mr. Taylor is a self-taught artist who has been interested in boat lore shipping history since childhood. He currently lives in San Juan Capristano, CA. His work can be found in both private and public collections around the world including the Microsolf Art Collection and the collection of Andre Agassi.

At the Oceanside Museum of Art, Taylor’s detail-striking “Ghost Fleet” Exhibition will be displayed from February 25 to April 8, 2012.  It is miniature reproductions evoking the organic qualities of aging, decay, and death. By combining the spontaneous use of material, careful research and innovative patina techniques, his work of art is at once timeless portals to the real and imaginated past and frozen glimpses of some of the most revolutionary yet long-forgotten maritime vessels and airships. “Ghost Fleet” Exhibition will feature a collection of approximately 14 mixed media ships created within the last 5 years.

“Meet the Artist” event is complimentary with museum exhibition. For more information, please call (760) 435-3720 or visit http://www.oma-online.org

The La Jolla School of Arts played a significant role in the acceptance of new modes of painting and sculpture in Southern California, winning a beachhead for contemporary art in the 1960s amongst a largely conservative community.

As part of the Art Center in La Jolla, now known as the Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego, the school was designed with ocean view studio-classrooms and emphasized the search for a personal contemporary aesthetic. During its short life, this cutting edge institution drew artists from all over the nation as students, educators and as artists-in-residence.

This exhibition focuses on the work of six respected artists who were all members of the School’s faculty and features the paintings of Don Dudley, Fred Holle, Sheldon Kirby and Guy Williams, along with the ceramics of Rhoda Lopez and the ceramics and paintings of Malcolm McClain. These artists represent the core of the School’s dynamic faculty, brought together by the Art Center during a pivotal time in its development as an institution devoted to contemporary art.

The exhibition will run from February 26-July 8, 2012.

There will be a preview reception on Saturday, March 3 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m.
The reception is complimentary for OMA members and $10 for non-members.

Contemporary Art Wins a Beachhead: The La Jolla School of Arts 1960-1964 is guest curated by Dave Hampton and parallels the Getty’s Pacific Standard Time initiative to resurrect and document the history of art in Southern California from 1945-1980.

Scholastic Surf Series (SSS), the surfing competition for high school and middle school, will take place at Oceanside’s South Pier Beach on February, 26, 2012 all day (7:00am-4:30pm).

Photo credit: North County Times

The Scholastic Surf Series is brought to you by The Western Surfing Association (WSA) to provide a professionally managed and operated platform for school surf teams from San Diego to Santa Barbara. Teams competing in this new series can expect the same high quality events that the WSA has become known for, including professional judging, quality events and a family oriented program.This SSS will be the competition for high school and middle school students on Division 1 and 2.

It is FREE for spectator and open to public.

For more information, please call (760) 518-2727 or visit http://www.surfsss.org

In recognition of Black History Month and “The Big Read Program”, the Oceanside Public Library presents Black History Month Films Festival. On Monday, February 27, 2012 at 3:30pm, the Mission Branch Library (3861-B Coast Mission Ave) will show the movie “Their Eyes Were Watching God (2005)” at the Library Community Room.

“Their Eyes Were Watching God” is a movie adapted from Zora Neale Hurston’s novel about the free-spirited Janie Crawford’s search for happiness leads her through several different marriages, challenging the morals of her small town in Florida during 1920s where the society’s expectation toward African-American women is different to today. The movie is starring Academy Award Winner, Halle Berry. This movie is not rated (run time 113 minutes)

The “Big Read Program” is an initiative of the National Endowment for the Arts designed to restore reading to the center of American culture. On this Black History Month, the Big Read Program is based on “Their Eyes Were Watching God” by Zora Neale Hurston, the story of African-American women in American history and culture.

For more information about the Big Read event, please call Oceanside Public Library at (760) 435-5600 or click  www.oceansidepubliclibrary.org

Meet Carl Herrman – Celebrate 26 Years Annual Members’ Party, Wednesday, February 29, 2012, 6-9 p.m.

Nothing says “Hawaii” or reminds us of the good old days like the colorful Aloha shirt, which takes its name from the traditional island greeting. It is that same welcoming, embracing spirit of Aloha that has been integral to California Surf Museum’s (CSM) philosophy all these 26 years. We have chosen that unique garment to be the theme for this year’s annual members’ party, and our special guest will be Carl Herrman, designer of the recently released Aloha Shirt postage stamp. More than five years in the making, Carl’s latest design made it through the highly regulated U.S. Postal service’s stamp selection process, and officially launched at a dignitary-filled ceremony at the main Honolulu Post Office on January 19.

Carl Herrman is a long-time member of CSM, and was Editor of Surfing East Magazine, the first publication of its kind on the right coast, 1965. A surfer since 1958, Herrman submitted his imaginative cartoon art, photographs, and articles to various East Coast surfing publications for many years. In 1992 he became one of five USPS Art Directors whose job it is to envision and co-ordinate the design of postage stamps. CSM members might recall the Duke Kahanamoku stamp that debuted in 2002, the Silver Surfer, and the classic Woody car stamp – all Carl’s projects. Those, and nearly 400 of his other images have accented our mail envelopes for years.

By all means — wear your best Aloha Shirt to the party and come prepared to have a really great time! Also — now is the perfect time to clean out that closet and donate a pile of your old, good condition Aloha shirts that have, ahem, shrunk over the years. CSM will be happy to recycle them on the popular vintage shirt rack in the Museum Store. As an incentive, you will receive a raffle ticket for each shirt you bring in. Come and enjoy da kine Hawaiian food, tropical beverages, and mellow island music. Free admission to CSM members, $10 for non-members.

Please RSVP to help us plan ahead: 760-721-6876 x105. Mahalo!

Aloha Also Means Farewell

Wednesday evening February 29th will also be an opportunity to say “farewell” to two of CSM’s current displays, the popular Hansen Surfboards 50th Anniversary exhibit, unveiled last September, and CSM’s 25-year history wall. To cap off the exhibits’ run, we will be auctioning off a finely-crafted reproduction of Hansen’s classic 1967 Superlight model, shaped by Bill Shrosbree. The board is currently on display at CSM, and interested individuals can place an advance bid ahead of time. Many thanks to the Shroz, and to Hansen’s, for this additional fundraising opportunity.

It will be a fun 5-day circus show presented by American Crown Circus and El Coroso de Las Americas (Circo Osorio)!

The American Crown Circus will be performing at Foussat Swap Meet (3480 Mission Ave) from March 1-5, 2012. There will be acrobatic performers, jugglers, magicians, and clowns.

The first Circo Osorio started in 1927 in Mexico and they have been performing U.S.A, Mexico, Canada and Central America for 82 years. Don’t miss their highlight, the “High-Wire Act”.

There will be 2 rounds a day (5:30pm and 7:30pm) – except March 2 (7:30pm ONLY)

For more information or purchase ticket, please call (702) 493-2894 or visit http://www.americancrowncircus.com

For the first time in over 15 years, The Flower Fields at Carlsbad Ranch® has changed its color pattern- expect to be amazed!  The 50 acres of Giant Tecolote Ranunculus flowers will cascade down the hillside in a spectacular display of colors sure to take your breath away.

The Flower Fields are only in bloom six to eight weeks each year – this year from March 1 through May 13, 2012.  While you are there, don’t miss the great activities and great events!

The 2012 calendar of events includes:

• March 31- Once Upon a Garden
• April 01- Kid’s Day
• April 7- Strawberry and Flower Fields Forever
• April 8 – Easter Sunrise Service
• April 14 – Bluegrass Day
• April 15 – Canon Photography Workshop
• April 21 – Red Hatter’s Rendezvous
• April 23 – Blues Day
• May 12 – Bonsai Show and Sale
• May 13 – Mother’s Day Celebration

Hours: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., daily beginning March 1, 2012

Amenities: Free parking, restroom facilities and accessibility for people with disabilities

Admission:$11 for adults, $10 for seniors and $6 for children. Season passes and group tours are also available.

For more information please call (760) 431-0352 or visit www.theflowerfields.com

Mingle with the locals and experience Southern California’s cornucopia of fresh produce and flowers. Enjoy ocean views as you browse the selection of gourmet baked goods, fresh seafood, plus arts and crafts. Eat lunch at the food court.

Thursday mornings 9:00 am to 1:00 pm at the corner of Coast Hwy and Pier View Way.

Attend the preview reception of the Contemporary Art Wins a Beachhead: The La Jolla School of Arts 1960-1964 on Saturday, March 3 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m.
The reception is complimentary for OMA members and $10 for non-members.

The La Jolla School of Arts played a significant role in the acceptance of new modes of painting and sculpture in Southern California, winning a beachhead for contemporary art in the 1960s amongst a largely conservative community.

As part of the Art Center in La Jolla, now known as the Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego, the school was designed with ocean view studio-classrooms and emphasized the search for a personal contemporary aesthetic. During its short life, this cutting edge institution drew artists from all over the nation as students, educators and as artists-in-residence.

This exhibition focuses on the work of six respected artists who were all members of the School’s faculty and features the paintings of Don Dudley, Fred Holle, Sheldon Kirby and Guy Williams, along with the ceramics of Rhoda Lopez and the ceramics and paintings of Malcolm McClain. These artists represent the core of the School’s dynamic faculty, brought together by the Art Center during a pivotal time in its development as an institution devoted to contemporary art.

The exhibition will run from February 26-July 8, 2012.

Contemporary Art Wins a Beachhead: The La Jolla School of Arts 1960-1964 is guest curated by Dave Hampton and parallels the Getty’s Pacific Standard Time initiative to resurrect and document the history of art in Southern California from 1945-1980.

Transform everyday objects into art at the Oceanside Museum of Art!

Bring the whole family to this free fun-filled event. “Create Our Own Boats” is inspired by the works of John Taylor, a Southern California artist, kids will be able to use a variety of materials to create, decorate, name and float their own boats!

All art materials are provided by the museum. Geared toward children of all ages and no art experience required. Healthy refreshments provided.

Special guests School of Rock from Vista will be performing at 1pm. The School of Rock Vista is a performance based classic rock music school. The students range in age from 12-17 and play music ranging from Led Zepellin, Yes, Heart, Fleetwood Mac, The Beatles, The Who, Primus and more. Inspiring kids to rock…on stage and in life!

Special early admission for military at 12pm.

Mingle with the locals and experience Southern California’s cornucopia of fresh produce and flowers. Enjoy ocean views as you browse the selection of gourmet baked goods, fresh seafood, plus arts and crafts. Eat lunch at the food court.

Thursday mornings 9:00 am to 1:00 pm at the corner of Coast Hwy and Pier View Way.

Running and Walking!

For athletes and on-lookers alike, the Ironman 70.3 in Oceanside, California will be a memorable event!

Help to cheer on these incredible athletes as they endure a 1.2-mile swim course in Oceanside Harbor, a 56-mile bike course that includes the coastal beauty of San Clemente State Park and the challenging inland hills of Camp Pendleton and a 13.1-mile run through the coastal neighborhoods of Oceanside.

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The California Surf Museum strives to offer unique and rare opportunities for you to meet your heroes and heroines.

As part of our ongoing educational programs, the museum is honored to host an “Evening with Aaron Chang” Saturday, March 31st from 6-8pm.

An internationally acclaimed photographer and one of the most successful surf photographers in the world, Aaron Chang has more than 100 magazine covers to his name. His photos have been published internationally in dozens of magazines such as Sports Illustrated, GQ, Newsweek and Elle. Chang was the senior staff photographer at Surfing Magazine from 1979-1996 . In 1994 Chang launched Aaron Chang Clothing, a line of photo inspired products. He currently owns the Aaron Chang Ocean Art gallery in Solana Beach.

On a recent visit to CSM, Chang mentioned that he has kept every water housing he ever used. We thought the housings would make a fascinating display and invited Chang to speak about them and his life in surf photography. A “Night with Aaron Chang” will include a meet and greet, a seated talk about the history of his camera water housings, and a question and answer period. The housings will be on display from March 31st, 2012-January 2013.

Cost: $5 for members of CSM, $10 for non-members

Beer, wine, and waters will be available for suggested donation. Snacks will be provided.

Please RSVP to events@surfmuseum.org or call 760-721-6876.

SEATING IS LIMITED.

Oceanside Theatre Company presents “Tom Morrow’s OSO Big Band in Concert”

If you love big band music and enjoy swing dancing, mark your calendar. The OSO Big Band concert will be on Saturday, March 31, 2012 at 7:00pm at the Brooks Theatre (217 N. Coast Hwy)

Oceanside Society Orchestra (OSO) is a 17-piece big band (5 saxophones, 4 trumpets, 4 trombones, guitar, piano, bass & drum) founded in Oceanside in 2003 by Oceanside columnist, Tom Morrow. The OSO has the recorded albums in 2009 and 2010.

There will be Wine Reception at 6:00pm.

Ticket is available online at www.oceansidetheatre.org or call (760) 433-8900.

$14 for general admission and $12 for seniors/students/military

For more information about OSO and listen to their music, please visit http://www.myspace.com/oceansidesocietyorchestra

The concert is for the fundraising for Oceanside Theatre Company, a non profit corporation promoting the local cultural and performing arts in North County San Diego.

Participate in the annual Oceanside Easter egg hunt on April 7, 2012.

Bring your own Easter basket and get ready to hunt for the “golden eggs” worth special prizes!

Sponsored by Oceanside Parks and Recreation

Join guest curator Dave Hampton and former La Jolla School of Arts faculty and students April 14, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. during “Remembering the Art Center in La Jolla,” an informal conversation about what it was like to take classes and attend exhibition openings at the Art Center and the prevailing culture and environment there in the early 1960s. The discussion is complimentary with admission and free for OMA members, students and military.

The La Jolla School of Arts played a significant role in the acceptance of new modes of painting and sculpture in Southern California, winning a beachhead for contemporary art in the 1960s amongst a largely conservative community.

As part of the Art Center in La Jolla, now known as the Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego, the school was designed with ocean view studio-classrooms and emphasized the search for a personal contemporary aesthetic. During its short life, this cutting edge institution drew artists from all over the nation as students, educators and as artists-in-residence.

This exhibition focuses on the work of six respected artists who were all members of the School’s faculty and features the paintings of Don Dudley, Fred Holle, Sheldon Kirby and Guy Williams, along with the ceramics of Rhoda Lopez and the ceramics and paintings of Malcolm McClain. These artists represent the core of the School’s dynamic faculty, brought together by the Art Center during a pivotal time in its development as an institution devoted to contemporary art.

The exhibition will run from February 26-July 8, 2012.

Contemporary Art Wins a Beachhead: The La Jolla School of Arts 1960-1964 is guest curated by Dave Hampton and parallels the Getty’s Pacific Standard Time initiative to resurrect and document the history of art in Southern California from 1945-1980.

multiple San Diego County Business Organizations will join together to hold the San Diego Business Showcase/Hispanic Business Showcase at the Del Mar Fairgrounds.They have joined forces to organize one of the best business networking events in the San Diego County Area in 2011. The ultimate business showcase is a great opportunity to: Connect with business owners from around the region, build business relationships and strategic partnerships and grow your business.

The first play in Oceanside Theatre Company’s premiere season will be Neil Simon’s Tony Award Winning Play, BILOXI BLUES!

Oceanside Theatre Company Artistic Director Christopher Williams will be directing BILOXI BLUES which is part of Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Neil Simon’s trilogy – beginning with “Brighton Beach Memoirs” and concluding with “Broadway Bound”.  ’When we last met Eugene Jerome, he was coping with adolescence in 1930′s Brooklyn. Here, he is a young army recruit during WWII, going through basic training and learning about Life and Love with a capital ‘L’ along with harsher lessons while stationed at boot camp in Biloxi, Mississippi in 1943.’   BILOXI BLUES is produced by special arrangement with Samuel French, Inc.

Tickets can be purchased on website at www.oceansidetheatre.org or call 760 433-8900

Production Dates and Times

• Preview: April 18 at 7:30pm
• Gala Opening: April 20 at 7:30pm
• April 21, 25, 27 and 28 at 7:30pm
• April 22 and April 29 at 2pm

 Ticket Prices:

• General: $18
• Senior: $14
• Student / Military: $12
• All Preview Tickets: $10

The Oceanside Days of Art is a juried fine art festival featuring over 110 local artists showcasing a wide variety of artwork for sale.

Celebrating 20 years of bringing the cultural arts to Oceanside this year’s event promises to be spectacular.

Held April 21^st and 22^nd from 10am – 5pm each day the Days of Art has something for everyone. Free hands on art activities will help engage your inner artist while you enjoy live music and a delicious variety of food from our many vendors. Set in beautiful downtown Oceanside the Days of Art promises to be a weekend of fun, food, music and fantastic art. For more information visit www.ocaf.info or call 760-433-3532.

The first play in Oceanside Theatre Company’s premiere season will be Neil Simon’s Tony Award Winning Play, BILOXI BLUES!

Oceanside Theatre Company Artistic Director Christopher Williams will be directing BILOXI BLUES which is part of Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Neil Simon’s trilogy – beginning with “Brighton Beach Memoirs” and concluding with “Broadway Bound”.  ’When we last met Eugene Jerome, he was coping with adolescence in 1930′s Brooklyn. Here, he is a young army recruit during WWII, going through basic training and learning about Life and Love with a capital ‘L’ along with harsher lessons while stationed at boot camp in Biloxi, Mississippi in 1943.’   BILOXI BLUES is produced by special arrangement with Samuel French, Inc.

Tickets can be purchased on website at www.oceansidetheatre.org or call 760 433-8900

Production Dates and Times

• Preview: April 18 at 7:30pm
• Gala Opening: April 20 at 7:30pm
• April 21, 25, 27 and 28 at 7:30pm
• April 22 and April 29 at 2pm

 Ticket Prices:

• General: $18
• Senior: $14
• Student / Military: $12
• All Preview Tickets: $10

The Oceanside Days of Art is a juried fine art festival featuring over 110 local artists showcasing a wide variety of artwork for sale.

Celebrating 20 years of bringing the cultural arts to Oceanside this year’s event promises to be spectacular.

Held April 21^st and 22^nd from 10am – 5pm each day the Days of Art has something for everyone. Free hands on art activities will help engage your inner artist while you enjoy live music and a delicious variety of food from our many vendors. Set in beautiful downtown Oceanside the Days of Art promises to be a weekend of fun, food, music and fantastic art. For more information visit www.ocaf.info or call 760-433-3532.

The first play in Oceanside Theatre Company’s premiere season will be Neil Simon’s Tony Award Winning Play, BILOXI BLUES!

Oceanside Theatre Company Artistic Director Christopher Williams will be directing BILOXI BLUES which is part of Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Neil Simon’s trilogy – beginning with “Brighton Beach Memoirs” and concluding with “Broadway Bound”.  ’When we last met Eugene Jerome, he was coping with adolescence in 1930′s Brooklyn. Here, he is a young army recruit during WWII, going through basic training and learning about Life and Love with a capital ‘L’ along with harsher lessons while stationed at boot camp in Biloxi, Mississippi in 1943.’   BILOXI BLUES is produced by special arrangement with Samuel French, Inc.

Tickets can be purchased on website at www.oceansidetheatre.org or call 760 433-8900

Production Dates and Times

• Preview: April 18 at 7:30pm
• Gala Opening: April 20 at 7:30pm
• April 21, 25, 27 and 28 at 7:30pm
• April 22 and April 29 at 2pm

 Ticket Prices:

• General: $18
• Senior: $14
• Student / Military: $12
• All Preview Tickets: $10

The La Jolla School of Arts played a significant role in the acceptance of new modes of painting and sculpture in Southern California, winning a beachhead for contemporary art in the 1960s amongst a largely conservative community.

As part of the Art Center in La Jolla, now known as the Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego, the school was designed with ocean view studio-classrooms and emphasized the search for a personal contemporary aesthetic. During its short life, this cutting edge institution drew artists from all over the nation as students, educators and as artists-in-residence.

This exhibition focuses on the work of six respected artists who were all members of the School’s faculty and features the paintings of Don Dudley, Fred Holle, Sheldon Kirby and Guy Williams, along with the ceramics of Rhoda Lopez and the ceramics and paintings of Malcolm McClain. These artists represent the core of the School’s dynamic faculty, brought together by the Art Center during a pivotal time in its development as an institution devoted to contemporary art.

The exhibition will run from February 26-July 8, 2012.

Contemporary Art Wins a Beachhead: The La Jolla School of Arts 1960-1964 is guest curated by Dave Hampton and parallels the Getty’s Pacific Standard Time initiative to resurrect and document the history of art in Southern California from 1945-1980.

The first play in Oceanside Theatre Company’s premiere season will be Neil Simon’s Tony Award Winning Play, BILOXI BLUES!

Oceanside Theatre Company Artistic Director Christopher Williams will be directing BILOXI BLUES which is part of Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Neil Simon’s trilogy – beginning with “Brighton Beach Memoirs” and concluding with “Broadway Bound”.  ’When we last met Eugene Jerome, he was coping with adolescence in 1930′s Brooklyn. Here, he is a young army recruit during WWII, going through basic training and learning about Life and Love with a capital ‘L’ along with harsher lessons while stationed at boot camp in Biloxi, Mississippi in 1943.’   BILOXI BLUES is produced by special arrangement with Samuel French, Inc.

Tickets can be purchased on website at www.oceansidetheatre.org or call 760 433-8900

Production Dates and Times

• Preview: April 18 at 7:30pm
• Gala Opening: April 20 at 7:30pm
• April 21, 25, 27 and 28 at 7:30pm
• April 22 and April 29 at 2pm

 Ticket Prices:

• General: $18
• Senior: $14
• Student / Military: $12
• All Preview Tickets: $10

The first play in Oceanside Theatre Company’s premiere season will be Neil Simon’s Tony Award Winning Play, BILOXI BLUES!

Oceanside Theatre Company Artistic Director Christopher Williams will be directing BILOXI BLUES which is part of Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Neil Simon’s trilogy – beginning with “Brighton Beach Memoirs” and concluding with “Broadway Bound”.  ’When we last met Eugene Jerome, he was coping with adolescence in 1930′s Brooklyn. Here, he is a young army recruit during WWII, going through basic training and learning about Life and Love with a capital ‘L’ along with harsher lessons while stationed at boot camp in Biloxi, Mississippi in 1943.’   BILOXI BLUES is produced by special arrangement with Samuel French, Inc.

Tickets can be purchased on website at www.oceansidetheatre.org or call 760 433-8900

Production Dates and Times

• Preview: April 18 at 7:30pm
• Gala Opening: April 20 at 7:30pm
• April 21, 25, 27 and 28 at 7:30pm
• April 22 and April 29 at 2pm

 Ticket Prices:

• General: $18
• Senior: $14
• Student / Military: $12
• All Preview Tickets: $10

Are you a collector, a picker or a thrifter? If so, join us for the 2nd Annual Vintage Surf Swap Meet Saturday, April 28 from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m.! If you aren’t, come down anyway and have some fun with us!

The California Surf Museum and the Longboard Collectors Club are collaborating to bring Oceanside the surf-themed meet at the parking lot on Tremont and Pier View Way (Caddy corner from the Museum). Everyone is welcome to browse and buy items including surfboards, surf memorabilia, and vintage collectibles. There will be a range of prices, many rare pieces, a great opportunity for collectors and budding collectors. If you don’t want vintage, a selection of new items will be available too!

Come early for the best finds, then bring your board and beach chair for a day at the beach once the swap is over.

More Information

The first play in Oceanside Theatre Company’s premiere season will be Neil Simon’s Tony Award Winning Play, BILOXI BLUES!

Oceanside Theatre Company Artistic Director Christopher Williams will be directing BILOXI BLUES which is part of Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Neil Simon’s trilogy – beginning with “Brighton Beach Memoirs” and concluding with “Broadway Bound”.  ’When we last met Eugene Jerome, he was coping with adolescence in 1930′s Brooklyn. Here, he is a young army recruit during WWII, going through basic training and learning about Life and Love with a capital ‘L’ along with harsher lessons while stationed at boot camp in Biloxi, Mississippi in 1943.’   BILOXI BLUES is produced by special arrangement with Samuel French, Inc.

Tickets can be purchased on website at www.oceansidetheatre.org or call 760 433-8900

Production Dates and Times

• Preview: April 18 at 7:30pm
• Gala Opening: April 20 at 7:30pm
• April 21, 25, 27 and 28 at 7:30pm
• April 22 and April 29 at 2pm

 Ticket Prices:

• General: $18
• Senior: $14
• Student / Military: $12
• All Preview Tickets: $10

The first play in Oceanside Theatre Company’s premiere season will be Neil Simon’s Tony Award Winning Play, BILOXI BLUES!

Oceanside Theatre Company Artistic Director Christopher Williams will be directing BILOXI BLUES which is part of Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Neil Simon’s trilogy – beginning with “Brighton Beach Memoirs” and concluding with “Broadway Bound”.  ’When we last met Eugene Jerome, he was coping with adolescence in 1930′s Brooklyn. Here, he is a young army recruit during WWII, going through basic training and learning about Life and Love with a capital ‘L’ along with harsher lessons while stationed at boot camp in Biloxi, Mississippi in 1943.’   BILOXI BLUES is produced by special arrangement with Samuel French, Inc.

Tickets can be purchased on website at www.oceansidetheatre.org or call 760 433-8900

Production Dates and Times

• Preview: April 18 at 7:30pm
• Gala Opening: April 20 at 7:30pm
• April 21, 25, 27 and 28 at 7:30pm
• April 22 and April 29 at 2pm

 Ticket Prices:

• General: $18
• Senior: $14
• Student / Military: $12
• All Preview Tickets: $10

Bring your flip flops and head over to Oceanside Harbor for the largest Beach Soccer Festival on the West Coast!

Cheer on players of all ages as they complete to become beach soccer champs!

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Celebrate the past, present and future of North County’s crown jewel, Oceanside!

Enjoy a day of family friendly fun with food, music and fun for everyone!

Admission: Adults $5 and Children $1

Proceeds from this event will benefit the Friends of Oceanside’s Parks (OPARC)

*Free Parking behind Mission San Luis Rey

The La Jolla School of Arts played a significant role in the acceptance of new modes of painting and sculpture in Southern California, winning a beachhead for contemporary art in the 1960s amongst a largely conservative community.

As part of the Art Center in La Jolla, now known as the Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego, the school was designed with ocean view studio-classrooms and emphasized the search for a personal contemporary aesthetic. During its short life, this cutting edge institution drew artists from all over the nation as students, educators and as artists-in-residence.

This exhibition focuses on the work of six respected artists who were all members of the School’s faculty and features the paintings of Don Dudley, Fred Holle, Sheldon Kirby and Guy Williams, along with the ceramics of Rhoda Lopez and the ceramics and paintings of Malcolm McClain. These artists represent the core of the School’s dynamic faculty, brought together by the Art Center during a pivotal time in its development as an institution devoted to contemporary art.

The exhibition will run from February 26-July 8, 2012.

Contemporary Art Wins a Beachhead: The La Jolla School of Arts 1960-1964 is guest curated by Dave Hampton and parallels the Getty’s Pacific Standard Time initiative to resurrect and document the history of art in Southern California from 1945-1980.

Scholastic Surf Series is the surfing contest for high school and middle school students

This round is for Middle School State Championship. Come see the young talents competing to be the best Middle School surfers on May 19-20, 2012 at South Harbor Jetty from 7:00am to 4:30pm.

For more information, please call (760) 439-0863 or visit http://www.surfsss.org/

“The Chamber will hold its Annual “Golf with a Hero” event. This event provides an opportunity for business and community leaders to treat a young Marine or Sailor to a round of golf while enjoying their company for a day at the beautiful Marine Memorial Golf Course on Camp Pendleton. A portion of the proceeds will benefit a local military charity.”

Yes, it is that time of the year again! This year San Diego County Fair will be under the theme “Out of This World” – aliens & astronauts are welcomed!

On June 8 – July 4, 2012, the Del Mar Fairgrounds (2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd, Del Mar CA) will host San Diego County Fair. Come to shop, eat, play and enjoy live music & stage performances from various artists.The gate will be open at 11:00am and closed at 10:00pm (11:00pm for weekend) daily – except Monday. On the last day of event (July 4th), the SD County Fair will be closed at midnight.

Admission ticket: $13 for adult, $7 for senior (62+) and child (2-6).

For more information, please call (858) 755-1161 or visit http://www.sdfair.com

Come experience a fun cultural event, the Annual San Luis Rey Band of Luiseno Mission Indians Inter-tribal Pow Wow

Photo Credit: http://www.sanluisrey.org

The event will take place at Mission San Luis Rey (4050 Mission Ave), home of Luiseno tribe, on June 9-10, 2012. There will be tribal dance competition between various Native American tribes, Gourd dancing, the blessing, Retreat Colors, and live music.

Saturday event starts from 10:00am to 11:00pm

Sunday event starts from 10:30pm to 6:00pm

For more information, please call (760) 724-8505 or visit http://www.slrmissionindians.org/Site/Events.html

Race Across America (RAAM) is one of the most respected and longest running endurance sporting events in the world!

Bicyclists from all over the world will be coming to Oceanside to begin their 3,000 mile ride to Annapolis, Maryland.

Race Information:

• Solo Women/60+: June 12th
• Solo Men: June 13th
• Relay Teams: June 16th

More Information

Race Across America (RAAM) is one of the most respected and longest running endurance sporting events in the world!

Bicyclists from all over the world will be coming to Oceanside to begin their 3,000 mile ride to Annapolis, Maryland.

Race Information:

• Solo Women/60+: June 12th
• Solo Men: June 13th
• Relay Teams: June 16th

More Information

Race Across America (RAAM) is one of the most respected and longest running endurance sporting events in the world!

Bicyclists from all over the world will be coming to Oceanside to begin their 3,000 mile ride to Annapolis, Maryland.

Race Information:

• Solo Women/60+: June 12th
• Solo Men: June 13th
• Relay Teams: June 16th

More Information

Attention Beer-lovers:

Del Mar Fairgrounds hosts “the 6th Annual San Diego International Beer Festival” during San Diego County Fair on June 22-24, 2012

Approx 150 local breweries and over 350 beers from around the world will be participating in this Beer Fest. The winning brewery will be announced on the last day of event. Last year, Carlsbad’s local brewery, Poor Man’s IPA beer by Pizza Port was the winner.

Come taste various kind of beers and let us all be the judge who should be crowned the best brewery!

If you would like to be in the contest, the SD Int’l Beer Fest has both amateur (homebrew) and professional (brewery) categories. Send an e-mail to entry@sdfair.com

For more information, please call (858) 792-4207 or visit http://www.sdfair.com

Yes, it is that time of the year again! This year San Diego County Fair will be under the theme “Out of This World” – aliens & astronauts are welcomed!

On June 8 – July 4, 2012, the Del Mar Fairgrounds (2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd, Del Mar CA) will host San Diego County Fair. Come to shop, eat, play and enjoy live music & stage performances from various artists.The gate will be open at 11:00am and closed at 10:00pm (11:00pm for weekend) daily – except Monday. SD Fair will be closed at midnight on the last day of event (July 4th).

Admission ticket: $13 for adult, $7 for senior (62+) and child (2-6).

For more information, please call (858) 755-1161 or visit http://www.sdfair.com

The La Jolla School of Arts played a significant role in the acceptance of new modes of painting and sculpture in Southern California, winning a beachhead for contemporary art in the 1960s amongst a largely conservative community.

As part of the Art Center in La Jolla, now known as the Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego, the school was designed with ocean view studio-classrooms and emphasized the search for a personal contemporary aesthetic. During its short life, this cutting edge institution drew artists from all over the nation as students, educators and as artists-in-residence.

This exhibition focuses on the work of six respected artists who were all members of the School’s faculty and features the paintings of Don Dudley, Fred Holle, Sheldon Kirby and Guy Williams, along with the ceramics of Rhoda Lopez and the ceramics and paintings of Malcolm McClain. These artists represent the core of the School’s dynamic faculty, brought together by the Art Center during a pivotal time in its development as an institution devoted to contemporary art.

The exhibition will run from February 26-July 8, 2012.

Contemporary Art Wins a Beachhead: The La Jolla School of Arts 1960-1964 is guest curated by Dave Hampton and parallels the Getty’s Pacific Standard Time initiative to resurrect and document the history of art in Southern California from 1945-1980.

Get yourself started before the 2012 Comic-Con International in San Diego.

The Comic-Con Preview Night will kick off on July 11, 2012 before the actual Comic-Con that will take place on July 12-15. The Preview Night will give you chance to see special sneak peak screening of the upcoming series and anime.

For more information or purchasing ticket or 4-day pass, please visit http://comic-con.org

San Diego Comic-Con International will take place at San Diego Convention Center between July 12-15, 2012.

It is the annual events filled with fun and creativity for people who love video games, comic, sci-fi movie, anime, comic arts & technology gadgets! Grab your cosplay costume and see you at San Diego Convention Center

For more information or purchasing ticket/4-day pass, please visit http://comic-con.org

Old Mission Montessori School presents “Christmas in July”

The 35th Annual Christmas in July Artisan Fair gives you a jumpstart on your gift shopping by visiting more than 175 festival booths, which feature the unique, hand-made gifts of talented local artisans. In addition to arts and crafts, the event also has a Farmers Market with fresh flowers and locally grown fruits, a kids’ zone, local entertainment, and more.

This annual shopping extravasganza draws an estimated 20,000 people each year. Offering handmade arts and craft items (many with Christmas themes) by over 175 local artisans, the event also includes a rummage sale, bake sale, food court raffle, kid’s activity area and live entertainment.

This year’s Christmas in July will take place on July 14-15, 2012 at historic Mission San Luis Rey Parish (4070 Mission Ave) from 9:00am to 5:00pm.

For more information, please call (760) 757-3232 or visit http://christmasinjulyartisans.com

The Chamber of Commerce will hold its 6th Annual Health & Wellness Fair.

This event provides an opportunity for local health related businesses to promote their products and services. The event also features a variety of health related free screenings for community members.  Presented by Genentech and Scripps Coastal Medical Center.

The Oceanside Chamber of Commerce along with Cox Communications and Genentech will present Oceanside Harbor Days at the Oceanside Harbor. The event will feature arts and craft exhibits, Pirate’s Cove area, great food and fun activities for the entire family!

Two event filled days of sun, sand, and surf provide an outstanding opportunity for residents and visitors to experience fun activities throughout the whole visit.

Harbor Days is free to the public.

Lots of fun Great drink specials and Great Food!

 This event repeats weekly on Fridays and Saturdays.

The Oceanside Chamber will hold its 4th Annual Excellence in Education Awards Dinner & Auction. The Chamber will honor and recognize “Outstanding Employee of the Year”, “Administrator of the Year”, and “Teacher of the Year.”

“The Event will feature a terrific dinner, no-host bar and a silent auction. A portion of the event proceeds will be used to provide scholarships to local students and classroom grants for school projects.”