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Faded Glory by Timothy Burnes June 1 – June 22 Meet Daniel Sickles, a 19th-century congressman, friend to presidents, Civil War general, lover of Queen Isabella of Spain, notorious philanderer, embezzler, murderer, and recipient of the Congressional Medal of Honor. Based on this real figure from American history, Faded Glory promises to be a rollicking comedic romp through this amazing life. Romance/Romance July 9 – August 3 Book and lyrics by Barry Harman Music by Keith Hermann Directed by Rick Simas Froth and fun, this musical reminds us of those secret, frivolous, and embarrassing romantic impulses to which we are all susceptible. It’s an Off-Broadway sensation that successfully moved to Broadway. Romance/ Romance is a sweetheart of a musical. The Impro Theatre—Twighlight TwiLiGht Zone Unscripted Zone UnScRipTeD June 2 at 7:30pm From the darkest corners of reality to the land of the unexplained. Impro Theatre’s Twilight Zone Unscripted pays homage to Rod Serling’s sci-fi series “The Twilight Zone.” Enter the dimension of pure imagination as completely improvised episodes are created with every performance.
Tuesday Night Comics – R rated for content June 3 at 7:30pm– HAPPY HOUR at 6:30pm Complimentary Food and Two Dollar Beer. Hosted by Mark Christopher Lawrence. Join Mark and his hilarious friends in this special one night of stand-up comedy. The Lipinsky Family and Jewish Arts Festival presents: Pete Seeger June 10 at 7:30pm Pete Seeger’s songs If I Had A Hammer, Where Have All the Flowers Gone, and We Shall Overcome, encouraged us to join our voices with others and sing out to make a stronger community and a better world. We celebrate his life through the staged reading of Todd Salovey’s original full-length sing-along musical Pete Seeger Sings Out to be publicly performed for the first time. (portions of this musical were included in the San Diego Rep’s A Hammer A Bell and A Song to Sing.) Join singer actor musicians Dave Crossland, Jim Mooney, and Vaughn Armstrong for this musical tribute. Write Out Loud—Bubbeleh Listen To This! June 16 at 7:30 Jewish stories—classic, contemporary. Funny and heartbreaking. Written by a Jewish writer about Jewish life. Hard Travlin’ with Woody June 17 at 7:30pm A solo play with music! Written and performed by Randy Noojin Hop a fast rattler through the Dustbowl with Woody Guthrie and commune for an hour with the spirit, stories and songs of America’s greatest poet-of-the-people and
saint-of-the-working-man in Randy Noojin’s one man hit from Fringe NYC. Sister’s Summer School Catechism: God Never Takes A Vacation. June 23 & 24 at 7:30pm –Written by Maripat Donovan and Marc Silvia. Featuring Nonie Newton—Breen. She’s Back Again! It’s summer and Sister is not happy! It seems the diocese has decided to offer a summer school catechism course for those students who weren’t paying attention all year. Instead of three relaxing weeks at the motherhouse, Sister is stuck with her students this summer! And summer is already rough enough for Sister —try wearing 50 pounds of gabardine in 90-degree heat! Sister will discuss such questions as, “Did Jesus have to go to summer school?” or “What is an appropriate summer vacation for a practicing Catholic?” Beat the heat with Sister this summer, and if you know what’s good for you, don’t be late! North Coast Repertory Theatre is located at 987 Lomas Santa Fe Drive, Solana Beach. Buy Tickets at www. northcoastrep.org or call (858) 481- 1055. Win a Pair of tickets! It’s easy to win a free pair of tickets to a show at the North Coast Repertory Theatre. Just visit www. NorthCountySun.com and fill in the entry form. Winners will be randomly selected and will be notified by phone and email. Only (1) entry is allowed per person. Promoters are not liable in the event of date or time change or show cancellation. Good luck, and see you this summer at the North Coast Repertory Theatre in Solana Beach!
World Famous Pageant of the Masters in Laguna Beach
La Jolla Playhouse – Mandell Weiss Theatre
July 9 – August 30
The Orphan of Zhao July 8–August 3 New adaptation by James Fenton Directed by Carey Perloff In the aftermath of a violent coup, a young orphan discovers the shattering truth of his origins. Often described as the Chinese Hamlet, this riveting tale was the first Chinese play to be translated in the West and has inspired countless operas, plays and movies.
The Pageant of the Masters is the Festival of Arts’ crowning jewel and arguably one of the most unique productions in the entire world. On each evening of the Festival of Arts summer schedule, ticket holders are amazed and enchanted by ninety minutes of tableaux vivants (living pictures), incredibly faithful recreations of classical and contemporary works of art, with real people posing to look exactly like their counterparts in the original pieces. An outdoor amphitheater, professional orchestra, original score, live narration, intricate sets, sophisticated lighting, expert staff and hundreds of dedicated volunteers have won recognition for the Pageant of the Masters as the best presentation of its kind. Everyone loves a good mystery, especially in the world of art. You don’t have to be Sherlock Holmes to figure out whodunit when “The Art Detective,” this year’s theme for the Pageant of the Masters, is on the case. The Festival of
Arts world famous theatrical celebration of art reveals how lost treasures were discovered, where crimes of passion were uncovered (or covered up) and how creative riddles were unraveled, with a gallery of the world’s great masterpieces providing the clues! The stories and revelations are sure to provide fun for the whole family and be anything but elementary. Pageant tickets are $15 to $220 (depending on seat location and night of the week); a Pageant ticket also acts as a season pass to the Festival art show. The Pageant is located at the Irvine Bowl, 650 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach, CA 92651. For more information, visit www.foapom.org.
Footloose–The Musical, one of the most explosive movie musicals of all time, bursts onto the STAR Theatre stage this summer! Based on the original movie, Footloose tells the story of a lively city boy, Ren, who moves to a small town where dancing has been banned by a preacher determined to exercise control over the town’s youth. After the culture shock sets in, Ren tries to gain support from his friends to overturn the ban, and while doing so, he catches the attention of the preacher’s daughter.
Footlose is a heartfelt story of a father longing for the son he’s lost and of a young man aching for the father who walked out on him. The incredible pop/rock score features such hits as Let’s Hear It for the Boy, Almost Paradise, Holding Out for a Hero, and the hit title song by Kenny Loggins that brings audiences to their feet – Footloose. Footloose is showing on July 18-19, and 25-27, and 29. Tickets are $7-$18. The STAR Theatre is located at 402 N. Coast Hwy, Oceanside 92054. To purchase tickets call (760) 721-9983 or visit www.startheatre.biz/ STAR_NOW_SHOWING.
Ether Dome July 13–August 10 By Elizabeth Egloff Directed by Michael Wilson When a new treatment promises to eradicate pain, a doctor and his student play out an epic battle between altruism and ambition. Based on the true story of the discovery of ether as an anesthetic in 1846, Ether Dome explores the pain that afflicts humankind, our attempts to find relief and the beginning of healthcare as big business. La Jolla Playhouse is located at 2910 La Jolla Village Drive, La Jolla 92037. Call (858) 550-1010 or visit www. lajollaplayhouse.org.
San Diego Botanic Garden Thursday Family Fun Nights
11th Annual Encinitas Rotary Wine & Food Festival June 7, Saturday, 5pm– 8pm The 11th annual Encinitas Rotary Wine & Food Festival brings some of North County’s finest restaurants, vintners and brewers together at one of the coast’s most unique open-air venues, the San Diego Botanic Garden. On Saturday, June 7 from 5-8 pm, attendees have the opportunity to sample fine wines and beverages from several local spirit-makers and a tantalizing array of dishes from more than 40 local restaurants. Great music and a live and silent auction, benefitting 21 local non-profit organizations including the San Diego Botanic Garden, round-out the event, hosted by the Encinitas Rotary Club. Fairy Festival at the San Diego Botanic Garden June 21, Saturday, 10am – 4 pm Calling all Fairy Princes and Princesses! Children (and parents) are invited to celebrate summer at the annual Fairy Festival at the Hamilton Children’s Garden at San
Diego Botanic Garden on Saturday, June 21, from 10am– 4pm.Youngsters are welcome to don wings and dress up in their favorite fairy costumes—or just come as they are —while enjoying an array of activities in the Garden. Adult attendees are asked not to dress up for the Festival. Guests can create a fairy house, make fairy treasures, and leave magical messages on the wishing bush. Fourth of July Parade at the San Diego Botanic Garden July 4, Friday, 10am Celebrate America’s birthday at one of San Diego’s environmental treasures by participating in the Fourth of July Parade at the San Diego Botanic Garden on Friday, July 4 at 10am. Families are encouraged to decorate children’s wagons and strollers and dress up in red-white-and-blue. San Diego Botanic Garden is located at 230 Quail Gardens Drive, Encinitas 92024. For more information visit www.sdbgardens.org.
The STAR Theatre Company Presents Footloose July 18–27
June – July, Every Thursday, 4:30-8pm Pack up the kids and enjoy some outdoor fun at Thursday Family Fun Nights at the San Diego Botanic Garden from 4:30 to 8 pm, through August 28. Each Thursday the Garden comes alive with family-oriented activities and entertainment designed to amuse both adults and children. The party continues with live, kid-friendly entertainment from 6–7pm, including San Diego’s own Hullabaloo, performing July 17 and August 28. Other artists that are featured in the Garden under the stars include: Zimbeat, featuring tunes from Zimbabwe and Kenya; Clint Perry and the Boo Hoo Crew; Kristen Cook; Tall Tales with Mary Roper; the YMCA Dance Team and Buck Howdy.