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Mar. 13, 2020:
California Center for the Arts, Escondido COVID-19 Public Health Update

Mar. 9, 2020:
Free First Wednesday Concert Showcases Award-Winning Opera Singer!

Mar. 9, 2020:
Los Tres Amigos Huapangueros Return to Música en la Plaza Music Series!

Mar. 6, 2020:
Ten Prominent Community and Business Leaders Compete in our 5th Annual Dancing with our Stars Fundraiser Event!

Mar. 6, 2020:
The California Center for the Arts, Escondido Announces Merge with The Barn Stage Company to Produce Theatrical Arts in Escondido

Mar. 4, 2020:
Spring Exhibition Opening Features San Diego’s Finest Arts Faculty at the California Center for the Arts, Escondido Museum!

Feb. 26, 2020:
Escondido Youth Artists Invites the Community to the Eighth Annual smART Festival

Feb. 25, 2020:
Free First Wednesday Concert Showcases Tap!

Feb. 25, 2020:
The Best of Broadway Returns to Escondido on March 13 & 14!

Feb. 24, 2020:
Are You Ready to “Go Live” with Whose Live Anyway?

Feb. 24, 2020:
Pink Martini Returns to Escondido on March 11th!

Feb. 19, 2020:
Black Violin: Impossible Tour Returns to Escondido on March 6th!

Feb. 18, 2020:
Country Sensation Lee Brice Takes Stage on March 5th!

Feb. 7, 2020:
Complexions Contemporary Ballet “Rocks” the Stage in Escondido on Feb 28th!

Feb. 6, 2020:
International Guitar Night is Bringing the Best Guitar Musicians in the World to Escondido!

Jan. 31, 2020:
Award-Winning Violinist Eunice Kim Performs in Escondido!

Jan. 29, 2020:
Sammy Miller and the Congregation Bring “Feel-Good Jazz” to Escondido!

Jan. 29, 2020:
Free Art Lesson is Inspired by Nature

Jan. 27, 2020:
Free First Wednesday Concert Honors Soul Singers

Jan. 14, 2020:
Join us for “An Intimate Evening with David Foster”

Jan. 10, 2020:
First Ecolife Lecture of the New Year asks you “Who is at Risk?

Dec. 18, 2019:
Multiple Exhibitions Opening at the California Center for the Arts, Escondido Museum!

Dec. 4, 2019:
Get in the Christmas Spirit with Lively Top Irish Talent

Dec. 3, 2019:
The Nation’s Iconic Holiday Stage Spectacular, Cirque Dreams Holidaze Celebrates in Escondido

Dec. 3, 2019:
Get Ready for a Holiday Celebration with Jazz Artist, Etienne Charles

Nov. 24, 2019:
California Center for the Arts, Escondido and Tierra Caliente Academy of Arts Presents “¡Vívelo!”

Nov. 24, 2019:
Brand New Holiday Light Display “Northern Lights” to Debut at the California Center for the Arts, Escondido

Nov. 21, 2019:
15th Annual Winter Wonderland Festival Kicks off the Holidays in Escondido

Nov. 20, 2019:
Together on Stage: Mary Chapin Carpenter & Shawn Colvin at the California Center for the Arts

Nov. 20, 2019:
Get into the Holiday Spirit with our next Craft + Sip Event at Westfield North County

Nov. 6, 2019:
Center Stage: Performance for the Youth: John & Juan: History of the Golden State

Nov. 4, 2019:
Get Ready for an Intimate Evening with Oscar-Winning Actress Sophia Loren

Nov. 1, 2019:
Roots Rising! Showcases Some Best Young, Contemporary Talent

Oct. 30, 2019:
“Paw-tastic” Stunt Dog Show is Coming to Escondido!

Oct. 30, 2019:
November’s Art Spark Lesson Features Oil Pastel Poinsettias

Oct. 23, 2019:
Free Art Lesson Features the “King of the Jungle”

Oct. 23, 2019:
Mentalist Kevin Viner Performs for First Wednesdays Series!

Oct. 21, 2019:
The California Center for the Arts, Escondido Presents the 24th Annual Día de los Muertos Festivals

Oct. 7, 2019:
“THE PRESIDENT’S OWN” U.S. MARINE BAND TO PERFORM IN ESCONDIDO ON WEST COAST TOUR

Oct. 5, 2019:
Catch Ukulele Virtuoso and Rising Star, Taimane

Oct. 5, 2019:
October’s Art Spark Lesson is All About Acrylic Pumpkin Painting

Sep. 24, 2019:
An Evening of Laughter with Stand-up Comedian, Patton Oswalt!

Sep. 24, 2019:
Free Art Lesson Celebrates Día de los Muertos

Sep. 20, 2019:
Annual Educators’ Night Out is an Incredible Night of Networking and Entertainment at the Center

Sep. 20, 2019:
“Blue-Eyed Soul” Vocalist and Musician, Michael McDonald hits the Stage!

Sep. 19, 2019:
Grandmaster Flash Brings the Four Elements of Hip Hop to Escondido!

Sep. 16, 2019:
Swedish Jazz Musician Performs for the Finale of Hidden City Sounds Music Series

Sep. 13, 2019:
Broadway Helps to Kick Off New Season of First Wednesdays Concert Series!

Sep. 11, 2019:
XXV: The Silver Anniversary Exhibition opens at the California Center for the Arts, Escondido Museum!

Sep. 11, 2019:
The Center is Bringing “Waila Music” to Escondido for the First Time!

Sep. 10, 2019:
The Center Celebrates 25 Years of Volunteers

Sep. 10, 2019:
The Big Top Moves into Escondido for the Weekend to Showcase “La Nonna – Power, Beauty, Elegance!”

Sep. 6, 2019:
New Art Class Adds “Spark” Every Third Saturday of the Month

Sep. 6, 2019:
Family Band Brings “Blood Harmony Rock” to Hidden City Music Series

Sep. 4, 2019:
Family-Friendly Art Lesson in September Teaches Chalk “Impressionism”

Sep. 3, 2019:
The World’s Youngest Solo Musician to Headline his own Concert Tour Performs in Escondido!

Sep. 3, 2019:
String Quartet Jam Band Performs in Escondido

Aug. 28, 2019:
Soul/Pop/Folk Rock Join Forces at Hidden City Sounds

Aug. 27, 2019:
Au Revoir Degas! A Cocktail Fundraiser at the California Center for the Arts, Escondido Museum!

Aug. 15, 2019:
Jarabe Mexicano is Bringing Mexian Folk to Hidden City Sounds Music Festival!

Aug. 15, 2019:
A Musical Tribute to Elton John and Billy Joel Returns to the Center!

Aug. 9, 2019:
Upbeat Hip-Hop will Surround Hidden City Sounds

Aug. 6, 2019:
Degas Lecture by Robert Flynn Johnson at the California Center for the Arts, Escondido Museum!

Aug. 5, 2019:
Afro-Cuban Music Featured in Escondido

Aug. 2, 2019:
Outlaw-Classic Country will be Featured at Hidden City Sounds Music Series

Aug. 2, 2019:
Family-Friendly Art Lesson “Embosses” you with Foil!

Aug. 1, 2019:
A Blues Legends Returns to Escondido!

Jul. 19, 2019:
Printmaking Lecture by Oliver Dewey-Gartner at the California Center for the Arts, Escondido Museum!

Jul. 16, 2019:
Popular Mexican Band Performs in Escondido

Jul. 16, 2019:
Bulevar Descarga Brings Latin Rhythms to Hidden City Sounds Music Series

Jul. 12, 2019:
Natalia Lafourcade Returns to Escondido!

Jul. 3, 2019:
Get Ready to Paint with Salt at the California Center for the Arts, Escondido!

Jul. 3, 2019:
New Music Series Features Award-Winning Folk and Bluegrass Duo!

Jun. 28, 2019:
New Music Series Brings Caribbean Sounds to Escondido!

Jun. 19, 2019:
56th Annual Independence Day Festival & Fireworks

Jun. 18, 2019:
The California Center for the Arts, Escondido Announces Brand New Summer Music Festival Series

Jun. 14, 2019:
Multi-Generational Cuban Band Performs at the California Center for the Arts

Jun. 14, 2019:
“Boogie Woogie Stylings” Invades the California Center for the Arts, Escondido’s new Music Series

Jun. 14, 2019:
Young Artist Phenom Performs in Escondido

Jun. 14, 2019:
56th Annual Independence Day Festival & Fireworks

Jun. 11, 2019:
California Center for the Arts Unveils New Footbridge Mural for Anniversary Season

Jun. 10, 2019:
The California Center for the Arts, Escondido Announces the “Year of Friend-raising”

Jun. 7, 2019:
The California Center for the Arts, Escondido Announces 2019/2020 XXV Anniversary Season

Jun. 4, 2019:
The Center Celebrates 25 Years of “Sparking Creativity + Igniting Connection”

May. 30, 2019:
First Wednesdays Brings Hip Hop for the First Time

May. 17, 2019:
Bring your Dancing Shoes and “Baila” with the Internacional Grupo Kawsay

May. 10, 2019:
A Musical Tribute to Elton John and Billy Joel is Coming to the Center!

May. 10, 2019:
The California Center for the Arts, Escondido Announces Brand New Summer Music Festival Series

May. 10, 2019:
Mexican Pop Duo Ready to Perform in Escondido!

May. 9, 2019:
Latina Power House Performs in Escondido!

May. 2, 2019:
Edgar Degas: The Private Impressionist, Works on Paper by the Artist and his Circle opens at the California Center for the Arts, Escondido Center Museum!

Apr. 29, 2019:
Iconic Grammy Award-Winning Singer Lila Downs Performs in Escondido!

Apr. 26, 2019:
May’s 2nd Saturdays Free Art Lesson Features Texture Painting

Apr. 26, 2019:
Rising American Country Music Group Heads to Escondido

Apr. 26, 2019:
Lecture Series Continues with Madagascar, The Search for Emilien: Part Two

Apr. 24, 2019:
First Wednesdays Music Series Introduces Eight Scaled Violins

Apr. 18, 2019:
Bring your Dancing Shoes and “Baila” with the Manny Cepeda Orchestra

Apr. 18, 2019:
Get Ready to Explore “Madagascar, Africa’s Land of Ghosts: Part One” with our new Lecture Series!

Apr. 18, 2019:
Center Stage: Performance for the Youth: The Island of the Blue Dolphins Expedition with Ocean’s Adventure!

Apr. 16, 2019:
The First Marine Division Band Returns to the California Center for the Arts, Escondido in April for Two Shows!

Apr. 10, 2019:
An “American Idol” Returns to Escondido!

Apr. 10, 2019:
Movie and TV Star, Alan Cumming Stops by Escondido for his One-Man Show!

Mar. 28, 2019:
April’s 2nd Saturdays Free Art Lesson Features Fabric

Mar. 26, 2019:
First Wednesdays Music Series Brings Persian Music to Escondido

Mar. 20, 2019:
Escondido Youth Artists Welcome the Public to the Seventh Annual smART Festival

Mar. 15, 2019:
Bring your Dancing Shoes and “Baila” with Los Guevara

Mar. 11, 2019:
The 4th Annual “Dancing With Our Stars” on April 13th at the California Center for the Arts, Escondido

Mar. 6, 2019:
Get Ready to go “Across the Great Divide” with The Dustbowl Revival and Hot Club of Cowtown

Mar. 4, 2019:
Are you Ready to “Sing-A-Long” with the Storybook Princesses!

Mar. 4, 2019:
The Masters of Hawaiian Music “Aloha” their way back to Escondido!

Feb. 28, 2019:
Center Stage: “Dancing through the Pages” Incorporates Literature and Dance

Feb. 28, 2019:
Journey to Scotland with the Sounds of the Scottish International Tattoo and Music Parade

Feb. 26, 2019:
March’s First Wednesdays Exposes Opera in Escondido

Feb. 26, 2019:
March’s 2nd Saturdays Free Art Lesson Features Painted Japanese Fans

Feb. 25, 2019:
Dancing with the Stars Live is going to “Waltz” and “Salsa” its Way to Escondido!

Feb. 25, 2019:
Center Stage: Performance for the Youth: Razzle Bam Boom “H2O, Where Did You Go?”

Feb. 21, 2019:
Violinist and Songwriter Kishi Bashi Performs in Escondido

Feb. 21, 2019:
Get Ready to Open Your Mind to the Clairvoyants!

Feb. 20, 2019:
Somos Chicanas Kicks Off Women’s History Month in Escondido!

Feb. 14, 2019:
Intimate Classics Show Featuring Award-Winning Cellist and Pianist!

Feb. 14, 2019:
Get Ready to “Soar the Skies” with our Newest Lecture Coming to the Center!

Feb. 13, 2019:
The “Queen of Christian Pop” Comes to Escondido

Feb. 13, 2019:
Música en la Plaza Brings Cumbia and Norteño Music to Escondido

Feb. 4, 2019:
The Ultimate Celebration of the Sweet Sound of Motown is Coming to Escondido!

Jan. 31, 2019:
Convergence: A Binational Art Exhibition opens at the California Center for the Arts, Escondido Center Museum!

Jan. 31, 2019:
Convergencia: una exposición de arte binacional se inaugura en el Centro de las Artes de California, Escondido Center Museum

Jan. 28, 2019:
February’s 2nd Saturdays Art Lesson Features Japanese Wall Art

Jan. 23, 2019:
Gallery Talk with Wendy Maruyama & Photography Lecture by Ruth Wallen

Jan. 22, 2019:
INTERNATIONAL GUITAR NIGHT (IGN) FEATURING: LUCA STRICAGNOLI, ANTOINE BOYER, SAMUELITO, CENK ERDOGAN

Jan. 14, 2019:
Museum Lecture Takes Look into the Internment of Japanese Americans in San Diego

Jan. 14, 2019:
Popular Community Event Expands to Once a Month at the Center!

Jan. 11, 2019:
Center Stage: “Journeys to the Past” with a Performance for the Youth

Jan. 11, 2019:
First “Intimate Classics” Show Features Most Acclaimed Chamber Ensembles!

Dec. 28, 2018:
Itzhak Perlman Returns to Escondido!

Dec. 27, 2018:
Kick Off the New Year with a Free 2nd Saturdays Art Lesson at the California Center for the Arts, Escondido!

Dec. 10, 2018:
San Diego Local, A.J. Croce Performs at the California Center for the Arts, Escondido!

Dec. 6, 2018:
Irish Christmas in America “Jingles all the Way” to Escondido for the Holidays!

Dec. 6, 2018:
Manzanar: The Wartime Photographs of Ansel Adams and Wendy Maruyama: Executive Order 9066 Art Exhibitions open at the California Center for the Arts, Escondido Center Museum!

Dec. 1, 2018:
The Syncopated Ladies “Tap” their way to Escondido!

Dec. 1, 2018:
Free 2nd Saturdays Art Lesson at the California Center for the Arts, Escondido’s Education Art Studio

Nov. 28, 2018:
Have a “Swinging” Good Time at our First Wednesdays Series!

Nov. 26, 2018:
Center Stage: Performances for Youth Show Explores Dance!

Nov. 16, 2018:
Center Stage: Performances for Youth Show Kicks Off with a Show Focused on Math and Problem Solving Skills!

Nov. 15, 2018:
RING IN THE HOLIDAYS WITH THE ENTIRE FAMILY AT THE CALIFORNIA CENTER FOR THE ARTS’ WINTER WONDERLAND FESTIVAL!

Nov. 15, 2018:
The Ten Tenors Brings the Holiday Spirt to Escondido with a Special Holiday Show!

Nov. 1, 2018:
Center Stage: Performances for Youth Show 2018-19 Season Brings Culture, Dance, and Musical-Comedy to the Center!

Oct. 31, 2018:
Book Reading Panel Discussing Alzheimer’s at the California Center for the Arts, Escondido!

Oct. 26, 2018:
The Levitt Amp Escondido Music Series Comes to an End on November 3rd!

Oct. 26, 2018:
Dueto Dos Rosas Comes to First Wednesdays Music Series!

Oct. 26, 2018:
Free 2nd Saturdays Art Lesson at the California Center for the Arts, Escondido’s Education Art Studio Uses Ink Prints!

Oct. 24, 2018:
New Lecture Series Roars through the California Center for the Arts, Escondido!

Oct. 23, 2018:
The California Center for the Arts, Escondido Presents the 23rd Annual Día de los Muertos Festival

Oct. 17, 2018:
Folk Rock is Coming to the California Center for the Arts, Escondido’s Levitt Amp Escondido Music Series!

Oct. 15, 2018:
Free Poetry Panel on October 21st at the California Center for the Arts, Escondido!

Oct. 15, 2018:
Public Address Artists Discuss the “Roots of Patterns” at a Lecture This Sunday, October 21st!

Oct. 11, 2018:
The California Center for the Arts, Escondido’s Levitt Amp Escondido Music Series is “Ready to Rock!”

Oct. 10, 2018:
Originators of “Celtgrass” Perform at the California Center for the Arts, Escondido!

Oct. 10, 2018:
Cultural Traditions of México Are Coming to the California Center for the Arts, Escondido!

Oct. 4, 2018:
The California Center for the Arts, Escondido’s Levitt Amp Escondido Music Series Entertains with Blues and Rock Music!

Oct. 3, 2018:
The California Center for the Arts, Escondido is Hosting Another Craft + Sip at the Westfield North County!

Oct. 3, 2018:
Free Poetry Workshop on October 13th at the California Center for the Arts, Escondido!

Oct. 3, 2018:
Free Art Lesson on October 13th at the California Center for the Arts, Escondido’s Education Art Studio

Oct. 1, 2018:
Museos para Todos

Oct. 1, 2018:
Museums for All

Sep. 24, 2018:
Annual Educators’ Night Out is an Incredible Night of Networking and Entertainment at the California Center for the Arts, Escondido

Sep. 22, 2018:
The California Center for the Arts, Escondido’s Levitt Amp Escondido Music Series Brings Country Music and Wine to Grape Day Park!

Sep. 21, 2018:
Violin Virtuoso, Lucia Micarelli Makes her way to the California Center for the Arts, Escondido

Sep. 21, 2018:
Montreal Guitar Trio and California Guitar Trio Combine on One Stage at the California Center for the Arts, Escondido!

Sep. 18, 2018:
Go “Behind-the-Curtain” at the California Center for the Arts, Escondido

Sep. 18, 2018:
First Wednesdays Music Series Brings the Voices of Our City Choir to Escondido!

Sep. 17, 2018:
“Come Sail Away” with STYX at the California Center for the Arts, Escondido!

Sep. 17, 2018:
The Levitt AMP Escondido Music Series is Bringing World/Latin to the California Center for the Arts!

Sep. 17, 2018:
Kimba Light Performs for the Season Finale of Música en la Plaza

Sep. 14, 2018:
Get Ready for Big Brass Sound at the Levitt AMP Escondido Music Series

Sep. 14, 2018:
Los Montaño Returns to the California Center for the Arts, Escondido

Sep. 12, 2018:
The California Center for the Art, Escondido Spotlights the Best of Broadway!

Sep. 5, 2018:
Trío 3 Amigos Huapangueros will have you Singing and Dancing at the California Center for the Arts, Escondido

Sep. 3, 2018:
DesEscondido / No Longer Hidden: Public Address Art Exhibition opens at the California Center for the Arts, Escondido Center Museum!

Aug. 30, 2018:
Food Truck Fridays Become Food Truck Saturdays at the California Center for the Arts, Escondido!

Aug. 28, 2018:
Baila Con Nosotros (Dance with Us), at the California Center for the Arts, Escondido in September

Aug. 28, 2018:
Free Art Lesson on September 8th at the California Center for the Arts, Escondido’s Education Art Studio

Aug. 20, 2018:
First Wednesdays Music Series Returns with a New Season!

Aug. 17, 2018:
The California Center for the Arts, Escondido Plans to “Swing it up” for the Finale of Jazz Jam Sessions!

Aug. 15, 2018:
Get an Exclusive Look into the Art Process of Some of our Local Color Artists

Aug. 15, 2018:
The Danny Green Trio Brings a Blend of Jazz, Classical, and Brazilian Elements to Jazz Jam Sessions

Aug. 15, 2018:
Indie Group Run River North Kicks Off the Levitt AMP Escondido Music Series

Aug. 14, 2018:
Weekly Food Truck Fridays Heat Up the North County

Aug. 9, 2018:
Lorraine Castellanos Returns to “Jazz It Up” at the California Center for the Arts, Escondido

Aug. 9, 2018:
Weekly Food Truck Fridays Heat Up the North County

Aug. 6, 2018:
Get Ready for Big Brass Sound at the Levitt AMP Escondido Music Series

Aug. 6, 2018:
The California Center for the Arts, Escondido Kicks Off the 2018-2019 Season with “One of the 100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time,” Ry Cooder!

Aug. 6, 2018:
Free Summer Art Lesson on August 11th at the California Center for the Arts, Escondido’s Education Art Studio

Aug. 1, 2018:
Jazz Jam Sessions Continues with the Anthony Smith Quartet

Aug. 1, 2018:
Weekly Food Truck Fridays Continues to Bring Big Crowds to North County

Jul. 26, 2018:
The California Center for the Arts, Escondido Continues Food Truck Fridays

Jul. 24, 2018:
Jazz Jam Sessions Returns with Smooth Jazz from Darryl Williams

Jul. 23, 2018:
Get an Exclusive Tour of American Watercolor Society: 151st International Exhibition and Local Color

Jul. 20, 2018:
The Season Finale of our Puttin’ Down Roots will Feed your Hunger for Klezmer and Roma Music

Jul. 19, 2018:
The California Center for the Arts, Escondido Announces Lineup for the Levitt AMP Escondido Music Series

Jul. 19, 2018:
The California Center for the Arts, Escondido Continues Food Truck Fridays

Jul. 17, 2018:
The California Center for the Arts, Escondido Awarded Two California Arts Council Grants in the Exposure and Extension Categories

Jul. 12, 2018:
Get Ready for Classic Country and Bluegrass coming to the California Center for the Arts, Escondido for Puttin’ Down Roots on July 20th

Jul. 12, 2018:
The California Center for the Arts, Escondido Continues Food Truck Fridays

Jul. 4, 2018:
The California Center for the Arts, Escondido Continues Food Truck Fridays

Jul. 3, 2018:
Gospel and Blues is coming to the California Center for the Arts, Escondido for Puttin’ Down Roots on July 13th

Jun. 28, 2018:
Free Summer Art Lesson on July 14th at the California Center for the Arts, Escondido’s Education Art Studio

Jun. 26, 2018:
55th Annual Independence Day Festival & Fireworks

Jun. 20, 2018:
The California Center for the Arts, Escondido Hosts Food Truck Fridays Starting July 6th

Jun. 19, 2018:
The California Center for the Arts, Escondido Kicks off Puttin Down Roots on July 6th

Jun. 12, 2018:
The California Center for the Arts, Escondido Announces 2018/2019 Season

Jun. 8, 2018:
Come Sail the Night Away with STYX at the California Center for the Arts, Escondido!

Jun. 5, 2018:
American Watercolor Society: 151st International Exhibition and Local Color, opens at the California Center for the Arts, Escondido Center Museum!

Jun. 5, 2018:
The California Center for the Arts, Escondido Kicks Off the 2018-2019 Season with “One of the 100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time”, Ry Cooder!

Jun. 5, 2018:
The California Center for the Arts, Escondido Kicks Off the 2018-2019 Season with “One of the 100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time”, Ry Cooder!

Jun. 1, 2018:
The California Center for the Arts, Escondido Presents Itzhak Perlman and TEN Tenors for their upcoming 2018-19 Season!

May. 30, 2018:
Free Summer Art Lesson on June 9th at the California Center for the Arts, Escondido’s Education Art Studios

May. 22, 2018:
FIRST WEDNESDAYS’ LAST SHOW OF THE SEASON FEATURES THE SAN DIEGO CIRCUS CENTER ON JUNE 6TH AT 7PM!

May. 21, 2018:
The California Center for the Arts, Escondido Announces Three Amazing Shows and Programs that will be a part of the 2018-19 Season!

May. 15, 2018:
GRAMMY AWARD WINNER NATALIA LAFOURCADE PERFORMS TO A SOLD-OUT CROWD AT THE CALIFORNIA CENTER FOR THE ARTS, ESCONDIDO!

May. 5, 2018:
FREE SPRING ART LESSON MAY 12TH AT THE CALIFORNIA CENTER FOR THE ARTS, ESCONDIDO EDUCATION STUDIOS

May. 2, 2018:
SOPRANO SENSATION PRITI GANDHI RETURNS FOR A SPECIAL MOTHER’S DAY EXPERIENCE AT THE CALIFORNIA CENTER FOR THE ARTS, ESCONDIDO!

May. 2, 2018:
Edgar Degas: The Private Impressionist, Works on Paper by the Artist and his Circle opens at the California Center for the Arts, Escondido Center Museum!

Apr. 27, 2018:
THE CALIFORNIA CENTER FOR THE ARTS INVITES YOU TO A LECTURE FEATURING 3D MEDIA ARTISTS FROM CAMPUS CREATIVES: FROM THE CLASSROOM TO THE MUSEUM EXHIBITION

Apr. 23, 2018:
COUNTRY BLUES DUO BRINGS THE HARMONY TO FIRST WEDNESDAYS AT THE CALIFORNIA CENTER FOR THE ARTS, ESCONDIDO ON MAY 2ND!

Apr. 18, 2018:
GRAMMY NOMINATED CELLIST TINA GUO, ALONG WITH THE SAN DIEGO CIVIC YOUTH ORCHESTRA, JOIN FORCES AT THE CALIFORNIA CENTER FOR THE ARTS, ESCONDIDO!

Apr. 12, 2018:
The California Center for the Arts, Escondido Continues Food Truck Fridays

Apr. 11, 2018:
THE CALIFORNIA CENTER FOR THE ARTS INVITES YOU TO A LECTURE FEATURING 2D MEDIA ARTISTS FROM CAMPUS CREATIVES: FROM THE CLASSROOM TO THE MUSEUM EXHIBITION

Mar. 30, 2018:
FREE SPRING ART LESSON APRIL 14TH AT THE CALIFORNIA CENTER FOR THE ARTS, ESCONDIDO EDUCATION STUDIOS

Mar. 22, 2018:
THE FIRST MARINE DIVISION BAND RETURNS TO THE CALIFORNIA CENTER FOR THE ARTS, ESCONDIDO FOR TWO NIGHTS IN MARCH!

Mar. 21, 2018:
THE MLK CHOIR ADDS SPIRIT TO FIRST WEDNESDAYS AT THE CALIFORNIA CENTER FOR THE ARTS, ESCONDIDO ON APRIL 4TH!

Mar. 13, 2018:
CESAR MILLAN BRINGS THE DOGS OUT FOR HIS SOLD-OUT SHOW AT THE CALIFORNIA CENTER FOR THE ARTS, ESCONDIDO!

Mar. 12, 2018:
CAMPUS CREATIVES: FROM THE CLASSROOM TO THE MUSEUM, OPENS AT THE CALIFORNIA CENTER FOR THE ARTS, ESCONDIDO MUSEUM!

Mar. 7, 2018:
Escondido Youth Artists Welcome the Public to the Sixth Annual smART Festival

Mar. 6, 2018:
The 3rd Annual “Dancing With Our Stars” on April 7th at the California Center for the Arts, Escondido

Mar. 2, 2018:
MASTERS OF HAWAIIAN MUSIC ARE BRINGING THE “ALOHA SPIRIT” TO THE CALIFORNIA CENTER FOR THE ARTS, ESCONDIDO!

Mar. 2, 2018:
TWO ROCK AND ROLL STARS, BUDDY GUY AND BRANDY ZDAN “ROCK OUT” AT THE CALIFORNIA CENTER FOR THE ARTS, ESCONDIDO!

Mar. 1, 2018:
FREE ART LESSON MARCH 10TH AT THE CALIFORNIA CENTER FOR THE ARTS, ESCONDIDO EDUCATION STUDIOS

Mar. 1, 2018:
JAZZ PHENOM BRIA SKONBERG MAKES HER WAY TO THE CALIFORNIA CENTER FOR THE ARTS, ESCONDIDO!

Feb. 28, 2018:
GRAMMY WINNING TRUMPETER CHRIS BOTTI MAKES HIS TRIUMPHANT RETURN TO THE CALIFORNIA CENTER FOR THE ARTS, ESCONDIDO!

Feb. 23, 2018:
ICONIC UKULELE VITUOSO JAKE SHIMABUKURO RETURNS TO THE CALIFORNIA CENTER FOR THE ARTS, ESCONDIDO!

Feb. 20, 2018:
THE CALIFORNIA CENTER FOR THE ARTS INVITES YOU TO A LECTURE FEATURING ARTISTS IN “INSPIRED: A MOSAIC INVITATIONAL”!

Feb. 13, 2018:
THE CALIFORNIA CENTER FOR THE ARTS IS EXCITED TO BRING BACK JESSE COOK, A CLASSICAL GUITARIST WITH A FLAMENCO FLAIR!

Feb. 8, 2018:
FOUR INCREDIBLE ACOUSTIC GUITARISTS IN ONE INCREDIBLE EVENING COULD ONLY MEAN ONE THING – IT’S INTERNATIONAL GUITAR NIGHT!

Feb. 5, 2018:
THE CALIFORNIA CENTER FOR THE ARTS, ESCONDIDO PRESENTS, “AN EVENING WITH LYLE LOVETT AND ROBERT EARL KEEN” ON FEBRUARY 13TH!

Feb. 5, 2018:
MICHELLE CANN RETURNS TO THE CALIFORNIA CENTER FOR THE ARTS, ESCONDIDO ON FEBURARY 11TH!

Feb. 1, 2018:
PAY-WHAT-YOU-CAN MUSEUM EXHIBITION AND FREE ART LESSON FEB. 10TH AT THE CALIFORNIA CENTER FOR THE ARTS, ESCONDIDO

Feb. 1, 2018:
BLACK VIOLIN ONCE AGAIN TAKES THE STAGE AT THE CALIFORNIA CENTER FOR THE ARTS, ESCONDIDO ON FEBURARY 22ND!

Feb. 1, 2018:
THE CALIFORNIA CENTER FOR THE ARTS INVITES YOU TO A DISCUSSION, “FOCUS ON LOCAL FARM” WITH ARTIST EVA STRUBLE AND EDIBLE SAN DIEGO

Jan. 26, 2018:
CHANTEUSE ACCORDIONIST JESSICA FICHOT BRINGS HER ORIGINAL SOUND TO ESCONDIDO FEB. 7TH

Jan. 26, 2018:
WORLD RENOWNED ARTIST, PINK MARTINI, RETURNS TO THE CALIFORNIA CENTER FOR THE ARTS FEB. 7TH!

Jan. 16, 2018:
THE CALIFORNIA CENTER FOR THE ARTS INVITES YOU ON A GUIDED TOUR THROUGH OUR INCREDIBLE NIKI DE SAINT PHALLE EXHIBIT

Jan. 16, 2018:
WHOSE LIVE ANYWAY BRINGS IMPROV LEGENDS TO THE STAGE AT THE CALIFORNIA CENTER FOR THE ARTS!

Jan. 11, 2018:
THE HILLBENDERS TURN ROCK N ROLL CLASSIC TOMMY INTO BLUEGRASS GOLD!

Jan. 2, 2018:
WYNONNA JUDD IS COMING TO THE CALIFORNIA CENTER FOR THE ARTS AND SHE’S BRINGING THE BIG NOISE WITH HER!

Jan. 2, 2018:
CALIFORNIA CENTER FOR THE ARTS 2ND SATURDAY ART LESSON RETURNS WITH A TRIBUTE TO NIKI DE SAINT PHALLE

Jan. 2, 2018:
SAN DIEGO MUSIC AWARD WINNERS THE FREMONTS HEADLINE THE CENTER FOR THE ARTS’ FREE FIRST WEDNESDAY SERIES!

Dec. 12, 2017:
STAR STREAMS LITHOMOSAIC® INSTALLATION IS A U.S. MUSEUM FIRST AT THE CALIFORNIA CENTER FOR THE ARTS

Dec. 5, 2017:
CHRISTMAS COMES EARLY WHEN QUATTROSOUND HITS THE STAGE DEC. 21ST AT THE CALIFORNIA CENTER FOR THE ARTS

Nov. 29, 2017:
AWARD-WINNING STAR OF ‘GLEE’, JANE LYNCH, SWINGS INTO TOWN WITH CHRISTMAS IN TOW DEC. 16th!

Nov. 29, 2017:
Passion for Rational Fashion: Americana

Nov. 22, 2017:
THE CALIFORNIA CENTER FOR THE ARTS, ESCONDIDO APPOINTS TWO NEW BOARD MEMBERS

Nov. 22, 2017:
MIRACOSTA COLLEGE BRINGS THEIR 70-MEMBER SYMPHONY AND CHOIRS TO FREE FIRST WEDNESDAYS DEC. 6TH 7:00PM!

Nov. 20, 2017:
BILL MURRAY, JAN VOGLER & FRIENDS PRESENT NEW WORLDS, A ONCE IN A LIFETIME EXPERIENCE DEC. 1ST!

Nov. 17, 2017:
TWO EMERGING AMERICANA SUPERSTARS, VALERIE JUNE AND GILL LANDRY HIT THE CALIFORNIA CENTER FOR THE ARTS NOV. 30TH.

Nov. 15, 2017:
RING IN THE HOLIDAYS WITH THE ENTIRE FAMILY AT THE CALIFORNIA CENTER FOR THE ARTS’ WINTER WONDERLAND FESTIVAL

Nov. 6, 2017:
PAY-WHAT-YOU-CAN MUSEUM EXHIBITION AND FREE ART LESSON NOV. 11TH AT THE CALIFORNIA CENTER FOR THE ARTS, ESCONDIDO!

Oct. 30, 2017:
THE LEVITT AMP [YOUR CITY] GRANT AWARDS WILL BRING LIVE MUSIC FESTIVALS TO ESCONDIDO BUT WE NEED YOUR HELP

Oct. 24, 2017:
NORTH COUNTY’S LONGEST RUNNING DIA DE LOS MUERTOS FESTIVAL RETURNS TO THE CALIFORNIA CENTER FOR THE ARTS FOR IT’S 22ND YEAR!

Oct. 11, 2017:
FREE PHOTOGRAPHY CLASSES AND PAY-WHAT-YOU-CAN EXHIBIT HITS EDUCATION STUDIO 2 AT THE CALIFORNIA CENTER FOR THE ARTS, ESCONDIDO

Oct. 11, 2017:
SIMPLY THREE BRINGS THEIR INCOMPARABLE CLASSICAL RENDENTIONS OF POP CULTURE MASTERPIECES TO CALIFORNIA CENTER FOR THE ARTS, ESCONDIDO’S CENTER THEATER ON OCT. 22ND!

Oct. 11, 2017:
SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE’S TRAVIS WALL AND HIS AWARD-WINNING SHAPING SOUND BRINGS AN ALL-NEW SPECTACULAR EVENING OF DANCE AND SOUL TO ESCONDIDO

Oct. 11, 2017:
JOIN LAS MIGAS FOR AN ENCHANTING EVENING OF ELEGANT MELODIES AND INSPIRING DANCE OCT. 21ST AT CALIFORNIA CENTER FOR THEE ARTS, ESCONDIDO

Oct. 10, 2017:
FEATURED ARTISTS FROM THE CALIFORNIA CENTER FOR THE ARTS, ESCONDIDO’S NEW MUSEUM EXHIBIT WILL HOLD A ONE TIME ONLY PANEL OPEN TO THE PUBLIC OCT. 15TH

Oct. 10, 2017:
FREE PHOTOGRAPHY CLASSES AND PAY-WHAT-YOU-CAN EXHIBIT HITS EDUCATION STUDIO 2 AT THE CALIFORNIA CENTER FOR THE ARTS, ESCONDIDO

Oct. 2, 2017:
CCAE’S POPULAR MUSIC SERIES ‘FIRST WEDNESDAYS’ RETURNS WITH LOCAL JAZZ SONGSTRESS MISS ERIKA DAVIES

Sep. 26, 2017:
CCAE’S ANNUAL EDUCATORS’ NIGHT OUT AN INCREDIBLE NIGHT OF NETWORKING AND ENTERTAINMENT

Sep. 25, 2017:
Photography Expanded: Distinct Approaches, Opens at the California Center for the Arts, Escondido Museum

Sep. 11, 2017:
Haitian-American singer/songwriter, Leyla McCalla, brings her heartfelt blend of Creole folk to Escondido’s intimate Center Theater

Aug. 25, 2017:
“First Wednesdays” Means Free Concerts at the California Center for the Arts, Escondido

Aug. 20, 2017:
Baila con nosotros (Dance with us), at the California Center for the Arts, Escondido in September

Aug. 7, 2017:
California Center for the Arts, Escondido Museum Turns Visitors into Artists this Saturday

Jul. 31, 2017:
California Center for the Arts, Escondido Jazzes up the Month of August

Jun. 27, 2017:
54th Annual Independence Day Festival & Fireworks

Jun. 23, 2017:
Experience the Power of Performance at Southern California’s Premier Arts Center

Mar. 30, 2017:
California Center for the Arts, Escondido Presents: The Mariachi Divas

Jan. 24, 2017:
California Center for the Arts, Escondido Presents: The TEN Tenors “The Power of TEN” 20th Anniversary Tour

Dec. 29, 2016:
California Center for the Arts, Escondido Presents International Guitar Night

Dec. 29, 2016:
California Center for the Arts, Escondido Presents Villalobos Brothers

Dec. 29, 2016:
California Center for the Arts, Escondido Presents Complexions Contemporary Ballet

Dec. 29, 2016:
California Center for the Arts, Escondido Presents Pablo Sainz Villegas

Nov. 16, 2016:
California Center for the Arts, Escondido Presents The Debut Performance of Chris Botti at the Center!

Nov. 6, 2016:
The California Center for the Arts, Escondido Presents Whose Live Anyway?

Oct. 24, 2016:
California Center for the Arts, Escondido Presents Montgomery Gentry

Oct. 24, 2016:
California Center for the Arts, Escondido Presents Marta Lledo: An Evening of Tango Piano

Oct. 4, 2016:
California Center for the Arts, Escondido Presents The Midtown Men 4 Stars from the Original Cast of Jersey Boys!

Oct. 3, 2016:
California Center for the Arts, Escondido Presents Mexrrissey

Sep. 23, 2016:
Big Head Blues Club Presents The Songs of Willie Dixon Featuring Big Head Todd and the Monsters with special guests Mud Morganfield, Billy Branch, and Ronnie Baker Brooks

Sep. 23, 2016:
California Center for the Arts, Escondido Presents The Quebe Sisters

Sep. 23, 2016:
California Center for the Arts, Escondido Presents Keith Sweat

Aug. 24, 2016:
California Center for the Arts, Escondido Presents Heated Exchange: Contemporary Encaustics Curated by Reni Gower and All These Answers That May Never Come Our Way Featuring New Works by Acclaimed Artist Jon Jaylo in Collaboration with Distinction Galler

Jun. 20, 2016:
California Center for the Arts, Escondido Announces 2016/2017 Season

Apr. 26, 2016:
California Center for the Arts, Escondido Presents “My Hero: Contemporary Art & Superhero Action” Curated by Carrie Lederer of the Bedford Gallery with “Unlocking Wonderland: The Exhibit” Curated by Tracy Black

Apr. 6, 2016:
The California Center for the Arts, Escondido and the Escondido Union School District present: 4th Annual smART Festival

Mar. 16, 2016:
California Center for the Arts, Escondido Presents Aspen Santa Fe Ballet

Mar. 1, 2016:
The California Center for the Arts, Escondido Presents Patty Griffin, Sara Watkins and Anaïs Mitchell: Together On Stage

Feb. 23, 2016:
Let’s Dance! The California Center for the Arts, Escondido presents: “Dancing With Our Stars” Gala Fundraiser on April 2nd, 2016

Dec. 17, 2015:
California Center for the Arts, Escondido Presents: Ben Folds and the San Diego Symphony

Dec. 15, 2015:
The Wellington International Ukulele Orchestra

Dec. 14, 2015:
The California Center for the Arts, Escondido Presents Jake Shimabukuro

Nov. 24, 2015:
February 2016 Performance Schedule

Nov. 15, 2015:
The California Center for the Arts, Escondido Presents: Intimate Classics

Nov. 11, 2015:
“The History and the Hair Story: 400 Years Without A Comb”

Oct. 14, 2015:
The California Center for the Arts, Escondido Presents Jesse Cook, One World

Oct. 5, 2015:
The California Center for the Arts, Escondido Appoints Four New Board Members

Sep. 29, 2015:
California Center for the Arts, Escondido Presents “Re-membering Our Ancestors: Discovering Ourselves” Museum Exhibition

Sep. 22, 2015:
The California Center for the Arts, Escondido Presents Two Internationally Renowned Dance Company Performances: Shaping Sound and MOMIX: Alchemia

Sep. 16, 2015:
The California Center for the Arts, Escondido Presents An Acoustic Evening with Lyle Lovett & John Hiatt

Aug. 31, 2015:
The California Center for the Arts, Escondido Presents Four-Time GRAMMY® Nominees The Time Jumpers with Vince Gill, Kenny Sears & Ranger Doug Green

Aug. 31, 2015:
The California Center for the Arts, Escondido Presents Childsplay’s Live Stage Adaptation of Dr. Seuss’ The Cat in the Hat

Aug. 31, 2015:
The California Center for the Arts, Escondido Presents Storm Large & Le Bonheur: Songs of Seduction and Obsession

Aug. 26, 2015:
Experience the Power of Performance at One of Southern California’s Premier Arts Centers

Aug. 17, 2015:
The California Center for the Arts, Escondido Presents OSCAR® and GRAMMY® Award-Winning Artist Melissa Etheridge

Aug. 17, 2015:
The California Center for the Arts, Escondido Presents San Francisco Comedy Competition: Semi-Final Round

Jul. 13, 2015:
San Francisco Comedy Competition, Storm Large, The Cat in the Hat, and The Time Jumpers

May. 27, 2015:
Writing with Pictures

Mar. 24, 2015:
The Center Receives the Accredited Charity Seal from BBB

Mar. 13, 2015:
A Special Concert Version of Beloved Opera Porgy and Bess

Feb. 11, 2015:
Two Large Ensemble Performances in February 2015 Including Harlem Gospel Choir & Venice Baroque Orchestra

Feb. 11, 2015:
Two Hilarious Comedy Performances Featuring Kathleen Madigan & Whose Live Anyway?

Feb. 5, 2015:
The California Center for the Arts, Escondido Presents Beethoven the Great

Dec. 19, 2014:
“An Evening With Garrison Keillor”

Dec. 19, 2014:
January 2015 Performances Featuring Peking Acrobats & Alberta Ballet

Dec. 4, 2014:
Contemporary Constructions: Matthew & Iris Strauss Family Foundation and In the Studio: Artist Dialogs Museum Exhibition

Nov. 20, 2014:
The California Center for the Arts, Escondido Presents Pink Martini

Oct. 20, 2014:
Emmy Award-Winning, Guinness World Record Holders: Pilobolus Dance Theater

Oct. 15, 2014:
The California Center for the Arts, Escondido Presents 2014 Holiday Concert Series

Sep. 25, 2014:
The California Center for the Arts, Escondido Appoints New Board Members

Sep. 25, 2014:
Choral Arts Season Lineup

Aug. 25, 2014:
La Santa Cecilia: 2014/2015 Season Kick-Off Event

Aug. 25, 2014:
“Colores de la Muerte” Art Exhibition

Aug. 11, 2014:
Intimate Classics Featuring Sirena Huang, Paul Galbraith, Jeffrey Siegel, Jiayan Sun, and Han Bin Yoon

Jul. 24, 2014:
California Center for the Arts, Escondido Presents “2nd Annual Art Illustrated Exhibition”

Jun. 19, 2014:
California Center for the Arts, Escondido Announces 20th Anniversary 2014/2015 Season

Jun. 19, 2014:
Experience the Power of Performance at One of Southern California’s Premiere Arts Centers

May. 2, 2014:
Center to cut ribbon May 8 on new community theater space

Apr. 17, 2014:
After a four-year hiatus, Opera returns to the Center

Mar. 31, 2014:
Prize-winning pianist to close out Discovery Series on April 13

Mar. 25, 2014:
Lecture by esteemed art historian Jean Stern to precede Second Spring Exhibition Opening Gala on April 5

Mar. 17, 2014:
Plein-air exhibition to feature historic paintings beautifully depicting local landscapes

Feb. 27, 2014:
Boundary-breaking saxophonist, Ashu, to play Center Theater stage in March

Feb. 24, 2014:
Celtic, American folk guitarist to play FREE concerts at the Center on March 5

Feb. 21, 2014:
Singers, dancers unite for presentation of Carl Orff’s “Carmina Burana”

Feb. 6, 2014:
Coming soon: Plein-air exhibition featuring newly painted & historic works documenting the San Diego Region

Feb. 4, 2014:
Sweet Deal: Celebrate Valentine’s Day at the Center with special “dinner-and-a-show” offer

Jan. 24, 2014:
Celebrate love with Intimate Classics concert, gourmet wine-pairing dinner on Feb. 15

Jan. 22, 2014:
Andrews Sisters tribute to perform FREE concerts at the Center on February 5

Jan. 7, 2014:
Discovery Series performer to lead master class for young, burgeoning musicians

Jan. 6, 2014:
Center offering free workshops to help teachers incorporate the arts into their classrooms

Dec. 18, 2013:
Center installs state-of-the-art system to provide hearing-impaired patrons with Assistive Listening Devices

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