Banjo Exhibit at Museum of Making Music
Country duo "Victoria Ghost" joins the Museum of Making Music as the Carlsbad venue opens "The Banjo: A New Day for an Old Instrument" on March 29. Siblings Ashley and Shannon Campbell, who are protégés of their legendary father Glen Campbell, comprise "Victoria Ghost," which blends traditional bluegrass music with a modern sound. The event kicks off a series of banjo concerts all spring and summer long in conjunction with the museum's special exhibition. The concert begins at 7 p.m. Tickets are $22 and $28. (760) 438-5996 or http://www.museumofmakingmusic.org/events.
Draw on Your Artistic Side at Orfila’s Painting Party
Palates and palettes are the focus of a fun afternoon at Orfila Vineyards & Winery in Escondido from 3-5 p.m. Sunday, March 30. Guests of the the winery's Painting Party are invited to tap into their artistic side while socializing and sipping wine. Cost is $30 + tax for non-members and $27 + tax for OWL club members. Price includes painting supplies and two hours of instruction by artist Jennifer Doehring. No experience necessary. Everyone who attends will be able to complete a painting and take it home with them. Please R.S.V.P. through Orfila Vineyards & Winery at (760) 738-6500, ext. 22.
Maritime Museum’s Family Day Fun For All
Families can explore ships and stay for free craft activities on the upper deck of the Berkeley during Family Day on May 4 at The Maritime Museum of San Diego. Kids craft activities will be available from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Kids 12 and under get free admission all day. Two children per paying adult. For an additional $5 per person, families can sign up for a Historic Bay Cruise on San Diego Bay aboard the museum's historic 1914 harbor pilot boat Pilot. The Maritime Museum of San Diego, established in 1948, preserves one of the largest collections of historic sea...
Follow the Tiger Trail at San Diego Zoo Safari Park
It's black and white and orange all over as the exciting Tiger Trail has opened at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park. The new 5-acre tiger habitat takes visitors on a journey deep into the forests of Sumatra, the island home of these big cats, who are critically endangered. On the Tiger Trail, they'll see: • Logwalk: Illegal logging is one of the major threats to Sumatran tigers, and Tiger Trail’s Logging Camp represents this conflict between humans and the wild. The nearby Log Walk provides a challenge to maneuver across on the way to a large window with an...
Living Coast Adds ‘Splash of Color’ to Summer
Meet exotic birds, view tropical fish and experience glow-in-the-dark coral reefs this summer as the Living Living Coast Discovery Center in Chula Vista presents “Splash of Color: Wildlife + Art,” showcasing colorful wildlife from around the world. Year-round, guests can come face-to-face with with sting rays, bald eagles and sea turtles at the center. This summer, they can also discover the various ways that animals use color to camouflage and communicate with the wild world around them. Their stories are told through up-close animal encounters and vivid photographic art. A walk-through, free-flight aviary is also part of the exhibit, with...
Single Ticket Sales Open For 2019 Summer Season at Moonlight Amphitheatre!
Single ticket sales are now open for the 2019 Summer Season at Moonlight Amphitheatre in Vista! The entertaining lineup includes “The Producers” (June 12-29), followed by “Matilda The Musical” (July 17-Aug. 3), “West Side Story” (Aug. 14-31) and “Victor/Victoria” (Sept. 11-28). Call (760) 724-2110, visit the VisTix Box Office at 200 Civic Center Drive in Vista or buy online
Autism Awareness Day at The Playground in La Mesa!
Today Is World Autism Awareness Day. Drop In This Evening Between 3:00pm-7:00pm For their Autism Awareness Fun Event! Face Painting, Give Aways, And Discounted Rates Of Just $12 Per Child (From 3:00-7:00 PM Only).You Won’t Want To Miss Out On The Fun!