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The Legend of Sleepy Hollow at Theatre School @ North Coast Rep

The Legend of Sleepy Hollow at Theatre School @ North Coast Rep

The Theatre School @ North Coast Rep presents a show with chilling story telling in this adaptation of Washington Irving’s The Legend of Sleepy Hollow by John Heimbuch in collaboration with Jon Ferguson as its next student production. In the quaint village of Sleepy Hollow, stories of wonder and strangeness surround the
legend of a mighty headless Hessian. When the humble schoolteacher Ichabod Crane vies for the hand of the beautiful Katrina Van Tassel, the townsfolk might protest, but it is ultimately the Horseman who will decide Ichabod’s fate. A lively blend of gothic terror and tongue-in-cheek humor. This dynamic ensemble-based retelling of the famous Washington Irving short story is a spooktacular, crowd-pleasing theatrical event.

 

Director Benjamin Cole is thrilled to share the haunting journey of confusion, horror, and romance. “This adaptation inspires creative staging that tickles the imagination,” Cole insists. Assistant Director Benedict Heaps adds, “We’re having a lot of fun finding funny ways to be creepy during Halloween time. We think kids and families are going to love it.” The show runs a daring 90 minutes with no intermission and aims to excite audiences throughout. Additional production staff includes Sound Designer, Jerson Rivas; Stage Manager, Kaylin Poblete; Production Intern, Milo Jared, 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 (Stewart Armstrong, Poway; Tirzah Cisneros, Mia Gascon, Julian; Mila Needleman, Encinitas; Alice Price, Carlsbad; Nicole Sample, Carlsbad; Harper Smith, Encinitas; and Phoebe Thomas, San Marcos.

 

Performances are October 16th through October 19th in North Coast Repertory Theatre’s Theatre School Studio Space: 985 Lomas Santa Fe Dr. Suite D, Solana Beach, CA 92075 with show times at 5:30pm October 16th, 17th, and 18th, and 2pm October 18th and 19th. Ticket prices are regularly $25.00 for adults and $12 for students, seniors, or active military. Please call the box office to reserve your tickets today: 858-481-1055.

Voices in Harmony – A Día de Muertos Celebration in Tijuana!

Promotora de las Bellas Artes and Art Scene Baja come together for an extraordinary VIP experience that bridges borders.
Live the magic of Day of the Dead with art and choral music in Tijuana.

Enjoy comfortable transportation from Balboa Park, provided by Art Scene Baja, to a cultural day thoughtfully curated for our distinguished guests.

Schedule:
📅 November 2, 2025
🕙 10:00 a.m. – Meeting Point: Timken Museum of Art, Balboa Park
(Suggested parking: Spreckels Organ Pavilion Lot)
🎨 11:00 a.m. – Guided tour of the exhibition “Under Construction” at El Cubo, CECUT
🎶 12:00 p.m. – “Voices in Harmony” – Choral concert at CECUT by Promotora de las Bellas Artes, featuring the Estorninos Choir conducted by Maestro Frank Eychaner
🤝 Meet and Greet with Dr. Frank Eychaner
🍽️ 2:00 p.m. – Gourmet lunch (not included — a special restaurant has been selected for your consideration)
🕔 5:00 p.m. – Return to Balboa Museums

🎟️ Tickets available here: http://bit.ly/4hgCBH2

Season of Sharing 2025 – Benefiting Clients of the San Diego Regional Center

A Celebration with Purpose: Season of Sharing at Stone Brewing

Season of Sharing returns on November 16th at Stone Brewing, Liberty Station, for a family-friendly afternoon where holiday fun meets giving back. Guests will enjoy holiday crafts, games, delicious bites, refreshing drinks, and quality time with loved ones—all while supporting San Diego Regional Center (SDRC) families who need a little extra support this holiday season.

Tickets include gourmet appetizers, signature beverages, and the chance to connect with others who share a commitment to making the holidays brighter. Proceeds provide holiday gift cards that bring dignity, joy, and togetherness to SDRC families.

Sponsorships: Extending Community Impact

Sponsorship opportunities are at the heart of Season of Sharing’s success. By partnering with the Foundation for Developmental Disabilities (FDD), businesses and organizations do more than provide holiday relief—they stand alongside the intellectual and developmental disability (I/DD) community in San Diego and Imperial Counties.

Your support extends far beyond a single season. Sponsorship is an investment in inclusion, compassion, and connection—values that ripple throughout the community and create lasting change. Together, we ensure San Diego Regional Center families experience the joy, dignity, and hope of the holidays, while strengthening a more inclusive community for years to come.

Join Us in Spreading Holiday Cheer

The Foundation for Developmental Disabilities invites community members, businesses, and organizations to be part of Season of Sharing—a program dedicated to ensuring no family is left behind during the holidays. Every donation, ticket purchase, and sponsorship directly supports SDRC families facing financial hardship.

By supporting Season of Sharing, you affirm the dignity of individuals with I/DDs and their families. Together, we can ensure the true spirit of the season—family, sharing, and joy—touches every home.

PeaceFest

PEACEFEST is a family-friendly music, arts, and service festival hosted by Kids for Peace to unite our communities, spark joy, and infuse more positivity into the world. Highlights include musical performances by epic bands like The B-Side Players, The Agents of Apollo, We the Commas, and Lee Coulter.

The festival also features hands-on peace-themed arts and service stations, several community art projects, student showcases, and a Band Jam competition for teen and tween bands competing for a $1,000 prize. With local food, craft cocktails, fun games, hippie-themed costume contests, and more, PEACEFEST is an inspiring celebration for all ages.

Highlights:

  • Live music performances from trending bands 
  • Youth Band Jam Competition — $1,000 grand prize
  • Interactive art, crafts & wellness activities
  • Hands-on community service projects that inspire compassion

Cost: Adult is $20, youth tickets are $15, and kids 3 & under get in free — grab your tickets now at https://kidsforpeaceglobal.org/peacefest/

Great Outdoor Shabbat

Coastal Roots Farm invites people of all ages and backgrounds to our free and festive Summer Shabbat series—Great Outdoor Shabbat!
It’s a true picnic-style Shabbat: bring a picnic dinner, drinks, and blankets or chairs. The Farm will provide live music, a fun craft for kids, a brief 10–15 minute tour of the Farm, playtime in Nature Play, and optional learning opportunities.
As the sun sets over the fields, we’ll welcome Shabbat together in the beauty of the great outdoors.
Our Shabbat experience will be uplifted by the music of the Kol Tefillah band.

Farm Film and Music: Last Stand & Fire Lines

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 two short films: Last Stand and Fire Lines. Fire Lines – After the Dixie Fire ravaged Northern California’s Lost Sierra region, local trail builders reimagined how outdoor recreation could help restore land, support fire recovery, and revitalize the economy. Last Stand – A powerful look at efforts to protect a legacy forest in the Elwha River Watershed, highlighting the fight against deforestation and the role of grassroots activism in safeguarding vital ecosystems.
📅 Date: Thursday, August 28
🕡 6:00 PM – Gates Open: Enjoy live music, community partners, and a beautiful Farm setting
🎙️7:00 PM – Panel discussion
🎬 8:00 PM – Last Stand and Fire Lines screenings (60 minutes total)
🎵 Music: Nathan and Jessie

Sukkot Harvest Festival

Coastal Roots Farm invites you to the 13th annual Sukkot Harvest Festival, their biggest event of the year!

This intergenerational event features live music, local food, hands-on workshops, and engaging activities for all ages as to celebrate the bounty of the Farm and the spirit of our diverse community. With renewed purpose and possibility for a promising New Year, people of all ages and backgrounds are welcome to join.

Over The Edge

Rappel down the side of a 30-story building! You’ll experience a life-changing adrenaline rush and take in stunning views of downtown San Diego as you hang from the side of the iconic Manchester Grand Hyatt. This thrilling adventure is available to anyone. No prior experience necessary, for participants ages 13 to 103. 

This incredible event is a fundraiser for Reality Changers, a local organization that helps youth achieve their dreams. Every dollar raised supports tutoring, career readiness programs, college application support, and more for students who will be the first in their families to graduate from college.

 

More than 1,000 Over The Edge events have been safely held in North America since 2004. Spots are limited. Sign up today to go Over The Edge and change lives.

 

Sign Up:  https://give.realitychangers.org/event/over-the-edge-2025/e693549

Flapjacks for Backpacks

Kick off the new school year while raising funds to build Great Futures at the Boys & Girls Club of San Marcos! Our annual Flapjacks for Backpacks event features a delicious pancake breakfast fundraiser and the Cox Back-to-School Community Resource Fair, gathering a variety of local businesses and community organizations to help families get ready for the new school year.

The Back-to-School Resource Fair will feature:

Free backpacks and school supplies for kids, while supplies last (youth must be present)

Back-to-School Resource Booths

Activities & games for kids

Prize wheels, contests, and prizes

…and more back to school resources!

Sponsorships & nonprofit booths are available! To learn more, call (760) 539-3306 or email events@boysgirlsclubsm.org.

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.