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Admin Office is open Wednesday to Friday 11 am - 4 pm. The California Center for the Arts, Escondido is the cultural center of North San Diego County. The Center's campus includes a 1,523-seat Concert Hall, a 404-seat Center Theater, a contemporary art museum, art and dance studios, and a conference center with meeting and banquet facilities. The Center also runs an extensive education program and
produces free community events, such as the Jazz Jam Sessions, Holiday Tree Lighting, Day of the Dead, 4th of July and WOW First Wednesdays performances. Help support the arts in our community! Make a secure donation via justgive.org by clicking the link below:
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Operating as usual
Sunday // December 11 // 2pm
$20 Standard // $10 CCAE Members
Join artist Huai Li as she guides museum-goers on a private tour through her solo exhibition, Constraint and Transcendence. Explore this relevant and timely exhibition while gaining a deeper understanding of the meaning and process by the artist herself!
More information at
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San Pasqual High School is proud to present their outstanding dance, orchestra, show choir, and color guard teams in their annual holiday concert. Join us for a wonderful night of holiday performances and help celebrate these students and their amazing talents!
San Pasqual High School Holiday Concert
California Center for the Arts
Tuesday, December 6 at 7:30 pm
Tickets:
Standard Tickets $16
$8 Child, Student, Senior and Military discounts available
Ticket available at box office or online at: https://artcenter.org/event/sphsholiday2022/
A treasured 20 year North County tradition, The Nutcracker celebrates the magic of the holiday season, bringing Tchaikovsky’s unforgettable score to life. Audiences and critics rave at the beauty, professionalism and humor of San Elijo Dance & Music Academy/West Coast Ballet Theater’s heart-warming, highly entertaining performances with the San Diego Civic Youth Orchestra! From the joyous party scene we are swept away in Clara’s reverie of mischievous mice, brave toy soldiers, glorious snowflakes, and the exquisite Land of Sweets. It even Snows on the Audience!
https://artcenter.org/event/san-elijo-dance-music-academy-presents-the-nutcracker/
Thursday, December 1
8:00PM
Tickets: $30-50/p
Ticket link: https://artcenter.org/event/holiday-in-jazz-at-the-ballroom/
More info at: www.jazzattheballroom.com
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December 1st at 8:00PM
Info at jazzattheballroom.com
https://artcenter.org/event/holiday-in-jazz-at-the-ballroom/
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November 29th
The Center celebrates you and your generosity. Thank YOU for your continued support through donating your time, your encouragement, and your monetary support. Together We Give our community the opportunity to discover, create, and celebrate the visual and performing arts.
GivingTuesday is a global geneoristy movement unleashing the power of radical generosity. GivingTuesday was created in 2012 as a simple idea: a day that encourages people to do good. Since then, it has grown into a year-round global movement that inspires hundreds of millions of people to give, collaborate, celebrate generosity.
Don't miss your last chance to view FOUNDATIONS: EUSD Middle School Student Showcase. This exhibition celebrates Escondido's emerging artists and the educators who instruct and support them. FOUNDATIONS closes Sunday, November 20 - see you there!
We love our donors! This exhibition was made possible in part with generous support from ENA Art Group. Learn more about ENA at www.enaartgroup.com
Buy tickets at
artcenter.org/museum
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Escondido Choral Arts presents, In Every Corner Sing, a Concert at the California Center for the Arts, Escondido Center Theater on Friday, Nov 18th 7:00 PM.
The Choral Music of The Center Chorale and Pacific Coast Chorale with Full Symphony Orchestra and critically acclaimed baritone soloist Gregorio González will feature C.V. Stanford Songs of the Fleet and in honor of Vaughan Williams' Five Mystical Songs. Dr. Joe Stanford, Artistic Director, Dr. Joseph Valent, and John Nettles will conduct the concert. Visit ArtCenter.org - $27; $22 Students, Seniors, Military; $10 Children.
https://artcenter.org/event/in-every-corner-sing/
The Center is proud of the 2022 NCPC volunteer of the Year honoree Andrew 'Andy' Washburn from California Center for the Arts, Escondido. California Center for the Arts, Escondido says the following about Andy: "Andy is multi-talented, organized and personable. He is devoted and unwavering in his community service from being an usher to VP of the board. Andy is scrupulous about our bylaws and legal requirements, which is why he has chaired our governance committee for years. Andy is passionate about engaging our community in visual and performing arts." Thank you for your service, Andy! 🎉
Don't miss your last chance to view Street Legacy: SoCal Style Masters. On Saturday, October 1, join the curators, artists, and fellow street art enthusiasts to say goodbye to our extraordinarily popular summer exhibition.
Enjoy extended evening hours, live music, and a cash bar! This event is FREE - RSVPs are encouraged - follow the link to reserve your spot today!
https://artcenter.secure.force.com/ticket/#/events/a0S5c00000G7cjUEAR
This Friday! Don't miss Legacy Art Night: Hosted by Mike Giant
From 6 - 9 PM, exhibiting artist Mike Giant will be in residence, DJing and demoing art techniques alongside a few other Street Legacy Artists. Don't miss this chance to view the exhibition and chat with artists about all things street art!
RSVP early to receive 20% off your merchandise purchase in the Museum gift shop!
September 8th, the movement begins! Join us online for San Diego Gives. Find out more at sandiegogives.org
Everyone's favorite FREE music series has been extended.
For the month of September, Música en la Plaza is happening EVERY FRIDAY NIGHT! Enjoy an evening of music under the stars in our beautiful lyric court with a brand new lineup. Bring your appetite as food and beverages will be available for purchase.
Check out the new September lineup below and head to artcenter.org for more information! All performances start at 7:30pm
Perreo World - Sept 2
Manny Cepeda Orchestra Quartet - Sept 9
Ernesto La Euphoria - Sept 16
Azúcar Band - Sept 23
Mariachi Garibaldi: Homenaje a Vicente Fernandez - Sept 30
Elvis passed away 45 years ago today. This weekend, Theatricals' Cabaret in the Courtyard celebrates the King and his legendary music with two performances.
Tickets still avail at: https://sforce.co/3wb8b2l
We’ve joined the movement. San Diego Gives is a 24-hour online fundraiser on SEPTMEBER 8, connecting San Diegans to the causes they care about. Learn more at sandiegogives.org.
GOSH! Free tots? Yes, just show your Napoleon Dynamite ticket at Burger Bench Burger Bench and get a free order of tots with the purchase of an entree. Or, show your Burger Bench receipt at the Box Office and get 20% off your ticket to Napoleon Dynamite on Saturday, August 6. This unique evening includes a full screening of Napoleon Dynamite followed by a lively, freewheeling, moderated discussion with fan-favorite cast members; Jon Heder (Napoleon Dynamite), Efren Ramirez .efrenramirez (Pedro), and Jon Gries (Uncle Rico).
[SOUND ON] Only more 5 PERFORMANCES remain to see CCAE Theatricals' world premiere production of WITNESSES. Tickets start at $25 avail at https://sforce.co/3MHwPgw
Now thru July 30!
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ON SALE NOW! Step into the 1920’s Golden Age of the Cotton Club and the Savoy Ballroom with the sassy, sultry, Tony Award-winner for Best Musical Ain’t Misbehavin’!
The new production, directed by Ken Page, who created the role of "Ken" in the original Broadway production, run from Sept 22-Oct 9. Tickets avail at: https://bit.ly/3RRP0E9
Don't miss Corinne Bailey Rae in concert this Sunday! Be sure to treat yourself to a special VIP Cal Club that includes an appetizer buffet, a drink program curated by Escondido's Sip Wine & Beer featuring wine, beer and spirits by Generational Wealth Wines, Camins2Dreams Chula Vista Brewery, Shadow Ridge Spirits Company, and desserts by Maya's Cookies.
Plus, commemorative drinkware, keepsake VIP lanyard, 360 Photo Booth with commemorative photo, and live music featuring Jason Brown on saxophone.
Tickets for concert and VIP Cal Club avail: https://sforce.co/39XFOwh
Do not miss the extraordinary story of five teenagers in WITNESSES. On stage through July 30. Post-performance talk backs with select cast and creators on Sunday, July 17 and Thursdays, July 21 & 28.
CCAE Theatricals
📸 by Ken Jacques
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Now - July 30
Tickets start at $25 avail at
https://sforce.co/3MHwPgw
$25 tickets are available for CCAE Theatricals' world premiere of WITNESSES. And, if you attend opening night, your ticket includes an after party in the Lyric Court featuring klezmer band Mostly Kosher and delicious kosher food by Terra Catering!
Tickets available at https://sforce.co/3MHwPgw
“I can shake off everything as I write; my sorrows disappear, my courage is reborn.” - Anne Frank. Learn about the courage of five other teens who lived and wrote during the Holocaust.
CCAE Theatricals
WITNESSES
July 15-30
Tickets start at $25.
Avail at: https://sforce.co/3MHwPgw
We're four days away from CCAE Theatricals' World Premiere of WITNESSES. This is an extraordinary story of five teens who recorded their experiences in diaries as their world descended into World War II. These memoirs are a testament to the human spirit during a period in history that must never be forgotten.
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TICKETS NOW ON SALE! 🎟
3 WEEKS ONLY!
July 15-30, 2022
Tickets start at just $25.
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Get ready! Stand up comedian Frankie Quinones' August 27 show goes on sale tomorrow at 10am.
Frankie tours as himself but also as Creeper (a reformed cholo turned fitness guru) and Juanita Carmelita (a spicy suburban drama queen). Frankie’s characters have racked up millions of views, and Creeper’s CHOLOFIT exercise routines have become viral sensations.
TICKETS: https://artcenter.org/event/frankie-quin%cc%83ones/
Corinne Bailey Rae brings her Sunlight/Sunlight! Tour to the Concert Hall on July 24th!
Tickets at https://sforce.co/39XFOwh
Join us to celebrate Independence Day in Grape Day Park with Lorrie Morgan and the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing Band in concert!
Admission is FREE but there are some VIP tickets remaining.
VIP Tickets at: https://bit.ly/3xm6uPp
Throughout the day, we will be introducing each actor and the real person whose voice they will be representing in CCAE Theatricals World Premiere production of WITNESSES, opening July 15.
Austyn Myers portrays 15 year old Yitskhok Rudashevski
Yitskhokis one of five Jewish teens who recorded their experiences in diaries as their world descended into World War II. These memoirs are a testament to the human spirit during a period in history that must never be forgotten.
Throughout the day, we will be introducing each actor and the real person whose voice they will be representing in CCAE Theatricals World Premiere production of WITNESSES, opening July 15. Giovanny Diaz Leon portrays 14 year old Dawid Rubinowicz.
Dawid is one of the five Jewish teens in WITNESSES who recorded their experiences in diaries as their world descended into World War II. These memoirs are a testament to the human spirit during a period in history that must never be forgotten.
Throughout the day, we will be introducing each actor and the real person whose voice they will be representing in CCAE Theatricals World Premiere production of WITNESSES, opening July 15. Camille Umoff portrays 18 year old Renia Spiegel.
Renia is one of the five Jewish teens portrayed in WITNESSES who recorded their experiences in diaries as their world descended into World War II. These memoirs are a testament to the human spirit during a period in history that must never be forgotten.
Throughout the day, we will be introducing each actor and the real person whose voice they will be representing in CCAE Theatricals World Premiere production of WITNESSES, opening July 15. Kai Justice Rosales portrays 18 year old Moshe Ze'ev Flinker.
Moshe is one of the five Jewish teens portrayed in WITNESSES who recorded their experiences in diaries as their world descended into World War II. These memoirs are a testament to the human spirit during a period in history that must never be forgotten.
340 N Escondido Boulevard
Escondido, CA
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With a mission of bringing people together to discover, create and celebrate both the visual and performing arts, the California Center for the Arts, Escondido is the cultural center of North San Diego County. The Center’s unique campus includes a 1,500-seat concert hall, a 400-seat theater, a contemporary art museum, art and dance studios, and a full-service conference center with meeting and banquet facilities ready to host corporate gatherings, weddings and other special life events. The Center also runs an extensive education program and produces free community events, such as the Jazz Jam Sessions, 4th of July celebration, Day of the Dead Festival, Holiday Tree Lighting and WOW First Wednesdays performances. The Center’s activities are guided by a Board of Trustees and an administration and staff who are dedicated to furthering arts entertainment and arts education in the community, by sustaining and expanding programs that provide cultural enrichment for residents of North County and beyond.
With a mission of bringing people together to discover, create and celebrate both the visual and performing arts, the California Center for the Arts, Escondido is the cultural center of North San Diego County.
The Center’s unique campus includes a 1,500-seat concert hall, a 400-seat theater, a contemporary art museum, art and dance studios, and a full-service conference center with meeting and banquet facilities ready to host corporate gatherings, weddings and other special life events.
The Center also runs an extensive education program and produces over 52 free community events, such as First Wednesdays, the summer music series Hidden City Sounds, Música en la Plaza, Independence Day Festival, Día de los Mu***os Festival, and the Winter Wonderland Festival.
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Join us to celebrate Independence Day in Grape Day Park with Lorrie Morgan and the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing Band in concert! Admission is FREE but there are some VIP tickets remaining. VIP Tickets at: https://bit.ly/3xm6uPp #july #4thofjuly #independenceday #fourthofjuly #happy #julyfourth #redwhiteandblue #america #patriotic #starsandstripes #redwhiteblue #independence #unitedstates #usa #fireworks #happyindependenceday #happybirthdayamerica #happyfourthofjuly #landofthefree #happyfourth #letfreedomring #american #summer #love
Fall in love this summer with CCAE Theatricals production of THE LIGHT IN THE PIAZZA, set in Florence, Italy, and has the "most intensely romantic score since WEST SIDE STORY" - New York Times ..……………………………………………………………………………… TICKETS ON SALE! 🎟 8 PERFORMANCES ONLY! June 17-25, 2022 Tickets start at just $45! Get the best seats and become a member today! WWW.ARTCENTER.ORG #thelightinthepiazza #florence #italy #craiglucas #adamguettel #tonyaward #elizabethspencer #broadwayinescondido #innaugralseason #2022 #ccaetheatricals
It's time! @ccaetheatricals production of ONCE opens tonight! To the amazing cast: Break a leg! ONCE runs April 22 - May 7. Don't miss out! Tickets avail https://sforce.co/38cdjdw #once #openingnight #musicaltheater
A quick shoutout from David Foster reminding everyone about his upcoming concert at #CCAE on Monday, APRIL 18. He's bringing a very special guest Katharine McPhee! Limited tickets avail at https://bit.ly/38BDA5e #songwriter #piano #TheHitmanTour
Ballet Folklórico de México de Amalia Hernández returns to CCAE on MARCH 10! Enjoy the traditions of more than 60 regions in Mexico through dances that celebrate the country’s indigenous culture, legends and traditions dating back to the pre-Columbian era. Tickets avail at https://bit.ly/3McrNtu “an incomparable point to enter the richness of a fabulous culture.” (Los Angeles Times) #folklorico #balletfolklorico #folkloricodancing #balletfolkloricodemexico #balletfolkloriconearme #amaliahernandez #veracruz #deerdance #mexico #PalaciodeBellasArtes #danzatradicional #música, #ladanza #folkloremexicano #precolombianas #JarabeTapatío #DanzadelVenado #DanzadelosDiablos #oaxaca #featherdance #danzalapluma #guerrero #losmatachines #larevolucion #zacatecas #lavidaesjuego #fiestaentlacotalpan #fiestaenjalisco #danzadelvenado #chiapas #elpescador #charreada #matlachines #nahatl #morelos #chinelos #DanzadelosViejitos #Aguascalientes #Tlaxcala
Love is in the Air February 16th! @The Ten Tenors will be singing some of the most popular feel-good love songs and first-dance wedding songs of all time, including "All You Need Is Love," "Unchained Melody," "I'd Do Anything For Love," the enduring classic "Somebody To Love," and many more, all performed in beautiful 10-part harmony. Tickets avail at https://bit.ly/3GgFWlb (copy and paste in browser) #LoveIsInTheAir; #TheTenTenosLIITA #TheTenTenors #lovesongs #liita #love #lovesongs #theatre #musical #songcover #acapella #broadway #musicaltheatre #bway #weddings #broadwaymusical #firstdance
Check out the 2022 Cabaret in the Courtyard lineup!
From all of us at #CCAE, we wish you a bright and happy New Year!
Happy Holidays from Our House to Yours!
It's never too early to start thinking about your New Years Eve plans! Celebrate in style and swinging sophistication with the songs of Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin and Sammy Davis, Jr. The evening features the vocal stylings of Patrick Barnitt, Joshua Cavanaugh, Matt Forbes and Michael Washington and a live 10-piece big band orchestra, under the direction of Duane Benjamin. Tickets avail at https://sforce.co/3DRi6LD #swingband #NYE #franksinatra #deanmartin #ratpack #bigbandorchestra
Happy Birthday to Chris Botti! He started playing the trumpet at nine years old, and committed to the instrument at age 12 when he heard Miles Davis play "My Funny Valentine". You can hear him this Saturday when he performs in our beautiful Concert Hall. Tickets avail at https://bit.ly/3v3gkEi
Die Fledermaus | October 15, 17, 22, 24, 2021 | Center Theater Check out this behind the scenes clip of the Die Fledermaus cast rehearsing for opening day Friday, October 15th! Get your tickets today at Artcenter.org
Happy birthday to the legend, Stevie Wonder! Stevie Wonder is one of the most innovative and influential musicians of the late 20th century. He made his recording debut at age 12, and his original songs, from “Signed, Sealed, Delivered (I’m Yours)” to “Superstition,” topped the charts, inspiring generations of recording artists that followed. This August, we're celebrating Stevie Wonder at Cabaret in the Courtyard. Have your tickets yet? Get 'em here >>> artcenter.org/event/cabaret-in-the-courtyard-the-music-of-stevie-wonder-ray-charles/2021-08-20/ . . . . . . . . Video reposted from @steviewonderlegacy
With a mission of bringing people together to discover, create and celebrate the Arts, the California Center for the Arts, Escondido is the cultural center of North San Diego County.
The Center’s unique campus includes a 1,500-seat concert hall, a 400-seat theater, a contemporary art museum, art and dance studios, and a full-service conference center with meeting and banquet facilities ready to host corporate gatherings, weddings and other special life events.
The Center also runs an extensive education program and produces free community events, such as the Jazz Jam Sessions,Música en la Plaza, Independence Day Festival, Día de los Mu***os Festival, Holiday Tree Lighting and First Wednesdays performances.
The Center’s activities are guided by a Board of Trustees and an administration and staff who are dedicated to furthering arts entertainment and arts education in the community, by sustaining and expanding programs that provide cultural enrichment for residents of North County and beyond.
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