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Jon Foreman steps in and out of "Hurricane"

Jon Foreman steps in and out of "Hurricane"

When Switchfoot headlines the second night of FM 94/9's sold-out "7th Anniversary Bash" on Nov. 8, the North County-based band will preview its seventh album, "Hello Hurricane," two days ahead of its release.

Nov 05, 2009 | 12:00 am | Loading…

Playhouse to premiere new musical 'Bonnie and Clyde'

Playhouse to premiere new musical 'Bonnie and Clyde'

L.A.-based writer Ivan Menchell remembers being flattered, honored and daunted when director Jeff Calhoun flew out from New York two years ago and asked him to write the book for the new musical "Bonnie and Clyde." He also remembers his answer.

Nov 04, 2009 | 10:25 am | Loading…

CALIFORNIAN: Ringenberg and Slim bringing old time country to Temecula

CALIFORNIAN: Ringenberg and Slim bringing old time country to Temecula

When Jason Ringenberg and Sourdough Slim take the Old Town Temecula Community Theater stage in back-to-back performances as part of the Erle Stanley Gardner Mystery Weekend and Temecula Presents series, they will represent a genuine country and western experience.

Nov 04, 2009 | 7:00 pm | Loading…

CALIFORNIAN: Mason brings squeaky clean comedy to Pechanga

CALIFORNIAN: Mason brings squeaky clean comedy to Pechanga

If you decide to go see comedian Vargus Mason at the Comedy Club at Pechanga this week, be careful. It could be dangerous.

Nov 04, 2009 | 7:00 pm | Loading…

Carrey, Zemeckis capture 21st century Scrooge

Carrey, Zemeckis capture 21st century Scrooge

Technology finally has caught up with Charles Dickens' imagination.

Nov 04, 2009 | 11:00 am | Loading…

CALIFORNIAN: Son continues Dad's legacy with 'Torch Songs'

CALIFORNIAN: Son continues Dad's legacy with 'Torch Songs'

Those who feared a popular big band and pops orchestra concert series was in danger of going down the drain in Temecula when Dick Stover died in May, they had no reason to worry.

Nov 04, 2009 | 7:00 pm | Loading…

CALIFORNIAN: Clarke guides Rockfest into Lake Elsinore

CALIFORNIAN: Clarke guides Rockfest into Lake Elsinore

Typically, guitarists in rock and roll bands have a very short and specific job description. They need to play fast, they need to play loud, and when the spotlight comes in their direction, they need to make sure their fingers have the dexterity needed to produce an electrifying solo. But…

Nov 04, 2009 | 7:00 pm | Loading…

Entering the eye of Switchfoot's 'Hurricane'

Entering the eye of Switchfoot's 'Hurricane'

Some songwriters resist saying much about their lyrics beyond what may be printed in an album's liner notes. Switchfoot's Jon Foreman doesn't share such a reluctance.

Nov 04, 2009 | 11:30 am | Loading…

THEATER REVIEW: Harrowing 'Bent' still has power to shock

THEATER REVIEW: Harrowing 'Bent' still has power to shock

This article has been corrected since its original publication.

Nov 04, 2009 | 10:25 am | Loading…

MOVIE REVIEW: 'Goats' a wide-open pasture for early laughs

MOVIE REVIEW: 'Goats' a wide-open pasture for early laughs

Who knew?

Nov 04, 2009 | 11:00 am | Loading…

Encinitas chooses Mary Pickford as subject for first Silent Film Festival

Encinitas chooses Mary Pickford as subject for first Silent Film Festival

It's not often that silent films are shown these days, especially not in real movie theaters with live accompaniment. But Judith Montague is hoping to change that with Encinitas's first Silent Film Festival.

Nov 04, 2009 | 11:00 am | Loading…

CALIFORNIAN: 'Music and Dance' created for Mystery Weekend

CALIFORNIAN: 'Music and Dance' created for Mystery Weekend

When Warren Gref asked his friend Joe Waters to write a symphony for the Erle Stanley Gardner Mystery Weekend, about the only thing Waters knew about Gardner was the writer's name.

Nov 04, 2009 | 7:00 pm | Loading…

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