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PANACHE 2012 March 24. Enjoy a magnificent evening of art, silent and live auctions.The cornerstone of the live auctions will be a work of art by the late Niki de St Phalle. Silent and live auctions feature award winning local and regional artists with proceeds benefiting the Escondido Arts Partnership and Municipal Gallery. 5:30 - 8 pm Reservations at www. escondidoarts.org. 760.480.4101. escondidoarts.org
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2 CAT in the HAT-A-THON San Diego Children’s Discovery Museum and KPBS are proud to celebrate Dr. Suess’ Birthday in 2012, featuring two new CAT in the HAT episodes. This celebration of Read Across America Day 2012 includes the CAT in the HAT-ATHON screening, giveaways, FREE admission 10 am and 2 pm plus other surprises. San Diego Children’s Discovery Museum, 320 North Broadway, Escondido. (760) 233-7755, info@sdcdm.org 4 POET’S INC. NORTH COUNTY A featured poet starts the program followed by poet’s open mic. 12 - 3 pm. Escondido Municipal Gallery, 262 E. Grand Ave. 760.480.4101. escondidoarts.org 6 ESCONDIDO ART TALK Donna Meyer leads this group of creatives in discussions of individual work and art talk in general. March meeting focuses on the “Artful Inches” fundraiser. 11 am – 1 pm. Escondido Municipal Gallery, 262 E. Grand Ave. 760.480.4101. escondidoarts.org 7 WOW FIRST WEDNESDAYS: BRAZILIAN SOUNDS AND DANCE WITH SOLEMAR Brazil comes to Escondido in a percussion & dance collaboration - a concert of band music including bossa nova & modern samba. This Event is Free! 4 & 7 pm. Limited reserved seats available for $7 until one hour prior to curtain at (800)988-4253. California Center for the Arts Escondido Center Theater, 340 North Escondido Boulevard, Escondido. 9 SLUGGER O’TOOLE – A WILD AND WONDERFUL ST. PATRICK’S DAY CELEBRATION It just wouldn’t be St. Patrick’s Day without honoring the great tradition and the mighty joy of being Irish. 34
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The 6 musicians of Slugger O’Toole share their passion for the music of Ireland and the Celtic Nations by concocting a heady brew of foot-stomping pub songs, heart-rending ballads and deft instrumentals. 8 pm. Tickets: $35 - $39. Center Theater, California Center for the Arts Escondido, 340 North Escondido Blvd. 800.988.4253
I Remember the Night I Learned Death JoKa, Acrylic
Distinction Gallery 10 TICKET TO RIDE – THE ULTIMATE BEATLES TRIBUTE An exciting musical journey through the best of the Beatles, with their greatest hits from the sixties all the way through the Sgt. Pepper era. 7:30 pm. Tickets: $42. Center Theater, California Center for the Arts Escondido, 340 North Escondido Boulevard, Escondido. Box Office 800.988.4253 10 2ND SATURDAY CONCERTS AT THE LIBRARY: LUNA LLENA Luna Llena plays Cuban rumbas, boleros, and cha-chas with a salsa flavor. Suitable for all age groups. 3 – 4 pm, Escondido Public Library’s Turrentine Room; 239 S. Kalmia St., 760-839-4684. library.escondido.org 10 OPENING RECEPTION: PANACHE PREVIEW The public is invited to preview artwork that will be featured during the upcoming Panache Invitational Art Auctions taking place on Saturday March 24th. 5:30 - 8:00 pm. Preview will run March 9th - 17th, 2012
at the Escondido Municipal Gallery, 262 E. Grand Avenue, and on line at www.escondidoarts.org. 10 GALLERY 262 – ART IN CRAFT MEDIA Reception for works by local artists working in clay, glass, fiber, wood, jewelry & gourds are offered for sale. 5:30 – 8pm 262 E. Grand Avenue (inside the Escondido Municipal Gallery. 760.480.4101 10 OPENING RECEPTION: JoKa, Dan Barry, Mike Bell. Opening reception Saturday, March 10 from 6 to 10pm with Live Music, complimentary Stone Brewery Beer and wine for guests 21 years of age or older. Exhibition runs thru April 7. Distinction Gallery, 317 E. Grand, 760.781.5779. distinctionart.com 12 “THE NERD” Willum, an aspiring young architect, has often told his friends about the debt he owes to Rick, a fellow ex-GI who he has never met, but who saved his life in Vietnam. Willum is delighted when Rick shows up at his house the night of his 34th birthday party. However, his delight soon fades as it becomes apparent that Rick is a hopeless nerd. Written by Larry Shue and directed by Rob Wolter. Patio Playhouse.Adults 15, Senior (60+)/Student/ Military $13, Youth 16 & under $7. Thru March 25. 201 E. Grand Avenue (entrance is off Kalmia Street next to Vinz Wine Bar). Call for start time. (760) 7466669. Patioplayhouse.org 13 Second Tuesday Book Club Discussion of Memory Wall by Anthony Doerr. Free. 6 – 8 PM, Board Room, Escondido Public Library, 239 S. Kalmia St. 760.839.4214. library.escondido.org 17 CIRQUE: Illusions of Grandeur Enjoy acrobats and fire dancers with the world’s most talented variety performers. 7:30 PM. Tickets: $62. Concert Hall, California Center for the Arts Escondido, 340 North Escondido Boulevard, Escondido. 800.988.4253