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Farm Film and Music Series – Common Ground Screening

Farm Film and Music Series – Common Ground Screening

Join Coastal Roots Farm for an evening of community, live music, and transformative storytelling. Part of our 5-part Farm Film & Music Series, this event invites guests to gather under the stars and engage in inspiring dialogue about regenerative agriculture, environmental justice, and the future of our food systems.

This screening will feature “Common Ground,” the follow-up documentary to Kiss the Ground, directed by Josh and Rebecca Tickell. Winner of the Tribeca Film Festival, this powerful film features voices like Laura Dern, Jason Momoa, Woody Harrelson, Rosario Dawson, Donald Glover, and others. Common Ground offers real hope through concrete solutions to heal our soil, our health, and our planet.

Guajome Community Mixer – 5/30/25

Join Us for an Unforgettable Evening at the Guajome Community Mixer!

Mark your calendars for Friday, May 30th, 2025 and get ready for an inspiring and entertaining night dedicated to bringing our community together! This special event is designed to celebrate the incredible individuals who have contributed to our Guajome Park Academy and the Foundation, highlight the milestones we’ve achieved over the past year, and raise funds to continue our impactful work.

Event Highlights:

  • Location: The Vistonian (306 S Santa Fe, Vista, CA 92084)
  • 5:00 – 6:00 PM – Exclusive Early Access for Guajome Staff
  • 6:00 PM – Reception and Check In Begins: Meet and connect with professionals, exchange business cards, and expand your network. Stop by the open bar to enjoy a selection of handcrafted cocktails, wine, and beer while you mix and mingle, don’t forget to capture the moment at our photo booth!
  • 6:00 – 8:00 PM – Unlimited Buffet Dinner: Indulge in a variety of ten artisanal pizza styles and fresh salads, all served buffet style from Criscito Pizza, all crafted with the finest ingredients and cooked fresh on-site in an imported Italian wood-burning oven.
  • 7:30 PM – Speaker & Awards Ceremony – Join us as we recognize outstanding contributors and celebrate the progress we’ve made as a community.
  • 5:00 – 7:30 PM – Silent Auction – Bid on exclusive items and experiences, with all proceeds supporting the Foundation’s ongoing efforts.
This is more than just an event—it’s a chance to connect, celebrate, and make a lasting impact! Secure your ticket today and be part of a night filled with delicious food, great company, and meaningful recognition. We can’t wait to see you there! 

You Can’t Take It With You Reading at North Coast Rep

Step into the wonderfully chaotic world of You Can’t Take It with You, the Pulitzer Prize-winning comedy by George S. Kaufman and Moss Hart! Meet the quirky, lovable Sycamore family, who embrace life on their own terms with boundless enthusiasm and eccentricity. When their daughter’s fiancé brings his strait-laced, wealthy parents over for dinner, hilarity ensues as two very different worlds collide. Overflowing with heart, humor, and timeless charm, You Can’t Take It with You is a delightful reminder that happiness comes from following your passions and living life to the fullest. Don’t miss this feel-good classic that will leave you smiling!

 

Featuring some of North Coast Rep’s favorite actors: Bryan Barbarin, Eileen Bowman, Megan Carmitchel, Drew Bradford, Geno Carr, Nancy Snow Carr, Lena Ceja, Benjamin Cole, David Ellenstein, Ron Christopher Jones, Brian Mackey, James Newcomb, Allison Spratt Pearce, Katy Tang, and Christopher M. Williams.  Directed by Noelle Marion.

 

YOU CAN’T TAKE IT WITH YOU will occur on March 24, 2025 at 7:30pm.  North Coast Repertory Theatre is located at 987 Lomas Santa Fe Drive, Solana Beach, CA 92075.  Tickets are $30 with discounts for students, military, and educators. Call 858-481-1055, or visit www.northcoastrep.org to purchase tickets.

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Stakeholders Day – Guajome Park Academy

Join us for Stakeholders Day at Guajome, a fantastic school-wide celebration showcasing the incredible talents and achievements of our students! Wander through campus and explore interactive and informative exhibits, amazing student artwork, and captivating performances on stage—including drama, music, dance, and our exciting international runway show.
At Guajome Park Academy, we believe that everyone plays a role in the success of our school. That means you—families, students, staff, and community members—are all valued stakeholders, and this event is a celebration of everyone in our school community.
Enjoy delicious food, fun games, creative crafts, and merchandise, all brought to you by over 30 school clubs and sports teams. Don’t miss this opportunity to experience the excellence of Guajome! Plus, connect with a variety of community groups joining us to share resources, opportunities, and ways to get involved.
Don’t miss this exciting day of learning, entertainment, and celebration! We can’t wait to see you on March 1st!

Once On This Island

OTC presents Once on This Island from March 28 to April 13, bringing the captivating Caribbean retelling of The Little Mermaid to the Brooks Theater stage (217 N Coast Hwy, Oceanside, CA). Based on the 1985 novel My Love, My Love; or, The Peasant Girl, this celebrated musical follows Ti Moune, a peasant girl who rescues and falls in love with Daniel, a boy from the wealthier side of the island. With its poignant themes of love, self-discovery, and bravery, Once on This Island celebrates resilience and the transformative power of storytelling. This vibrant production invites audiences to immerse themselves in its rich cultural roots and unforgettable tale.

Manny and The Wise Queens

OTC presents the first full staging of “Manny and the Wise Queens” by Idris Goodwin December 6 to December 22, introducing audiences to the small town of Bethlehem, U.SA., where a bright star draws distant visitors to usher in a new era one December night in 2020. The gift-bearing travelers find themselves in the attic of Manny, a depressed recent high school graduate, who has locked himself away to escape the remnants of holiday cheer in his quarantined town. Luckily, the sudden arrival of the two wise queens provides a potential key to Manny’s deliverance in this comedic celebration of home, hip-hop and unexpected gifts. DECEMBER 6-22

 

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Shuddersome: Tales of Poe at Theatre School @ North Coast Rep

The Theatre School @ North Coast Rep presents five eerie and macabre Edgar Allen Poe short stories and poems as, Shuddersome: Tales of Poe for its next student production! The thumping of a heartbeat. The creak of a door. The howl of a bitter wind. The gong of a clock tower. The clang of alarm bells. The sound of beating wings getting closer and closer… Specters, ghosts, and ghouls come alive in this vivid theatrical adaptation of some of Edgar Allan Poe’s best-known works. Included are The Tell-Tale Heart, The Bells, The Oval Portrait, The Raven, and The Masque of the Red Death. Poe’s words rise from the page like corpses from the grave. Be careful. Do you hear that tap, tap, tapping?

 

Director Benjamin Cole is eager to share the talents of his student cast. “We have a relatively young cast that is really stepping up in this ensemble-based show,” Cole exclaims. “All of the actors are on stage the entire time and work together to bring Poe’s enigmatic words to life,” he insists. Assistant Director Steve Smith adds, “It’s perfect to get you in the mood for Halloween. Plenty of creepy moments mixed with celebrations of Poe’s crafty poetry.” The show runs a swift 50 minutes with no intermission and hopes to spook audiences throughout. Additional production staff includes Sound Designer, Marilynn Do; Stage Manager, Paul Smith; and Lighting Designer, Liam Sullivan.

 

The Theatre School @ North Coast Rep proudly delivers high-quality theatre instruction and seven student theatre productions throughout the year, offering accessible and fun training for various age groups. Check out all the upcoming options on the Theatre School website: www.northcoastreptheatreschool.org.

 

Featured in the cast are (Tirzah Cisneros, Poway; Cody Michlin, University City; Alice Price, Carlsbad; Will Rice, Carmel Valley; and Nicole Sample, Carlsbad).

 

Performances are October 17th through 20th in the Theatre School Studio Space at North Coast Repertory Theatre: 985 Lomas Santa Fe Dr. Suite D, Solana Beach, CA 92075 with show times 5:30PM October 17th, 18th, and 19th, and 2PM October 19th and 20th. Ticket prices are regularly $25.00 for adults and $21.00 for seniors 65 and older, children under age 19, and active military. Please call the box office to reserve your tickets today: 858-481-1055.

Humor: Art to Laugh Out Loud Artist Open House

You’re invited to Tickle Your Funny Bone at the Brooks Theater Gallery Artist Open House on Friday, August 2. Doors open at 5:30 pm and you’re welcome to just drop in or stay a while. The Gallery is filled with HUMOR – Art guaranteed to make you laugh out loud! Enjoy light refreshments, watch a guest artist demonstrating their work, and chat with exhibiting artists, families, tourists, Art Walk participants, and art lovers.

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The Sea Unites Us – El Mar Nos Une “Music for Our Coast”

Community concert organized by Promotora de las Bellas Artes and Mainly Mozart. Featuring PBA’s Choir, Mainly Mozart Youth Orchestra, San Diego Children’s Choir and SDSU Choir. The concert will feature marine-themed music along with a new commissioned song  from renowned Mexico City singer, conductor and composer Jorge Cózatl, whose piece was inspired by research provided by the Walter Munk Foundation for the Oceans (WMFO) as well as the environmental learning and experiences of the students of Promotora de las Bellas Artes Choir.

The concert is part or the Binational Resilience Initiative and is sponsored by The San Diego Foundation, The International Community Foundation, Resilient Cities Catalyst and San Diego Regional Climate Collaborative.