By Cory-LaNeave Jones February 18, 2025 Michael Jackson wrote a song back in 1991 called “Black or White” that rippled through the media in the good old tabloid days of […]
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THE BUZZ: Cygnet Theatre’s ‘Other Desert Cities’ Resonates Deeper in 2025 Revival
By Kristen Nevarez Schweizer February 11, 2025 Cygnet Theatre’s 2025 version of a 2004 story proves Artistic Director Sean Murray’s expertise in timing. Other Desert Cities was celebrated off and […]
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THE BUZZ: San Diego’s Creative Vision: How Art and Innovation Are Shaping the City’s Future
by John Eger February 10, 2025 Jonathon Glus, Director of San Diego’s Department of Cultural Affairs wants the City “to capture the power of our many traditions, ecologies, and creative capital […]
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BOLD BITES: Aushak with Tomato Duxelles — A Taste of the Silk Road
by Michael A. Gardiner February 5, 2025 Aushak is the national dish of Afghanistan. I first encountered Aushak at the marvelous Afghani restaurants of Madison, Wisconsin restauranteur Ghafoor Zafari. His […]
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THE BUZZ: Unveiling Madame Curie: A Story of Strength, Science, and Sisterhood at New Village Arts
By Cory-LaNeave Jones February 4, 2025 You may think that a world-renowned physicist would have a plain two-dimensional chalk-on-blackboard type of life. The truth is that the life of Madame […]
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VIP Arts & Culinary Baja Tour – PERFORMING ARTS
Discover Baja’s Vibrant Art and Culture: A VIP Experience Immerse yourself in the rich creative landscape of Baja California with an expertly curated cultural tour of Tijuana’s Performing Arts scene […]
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VIP Arts & Culinary Baja Tour – VISUAL ARTS
Discover Baja’s Vibrant Art and Culture: A VIP Experience Immerse yourself in the rich creative landscape of Baja California with an expertly curated cultural tour of Tijuana’s Visual Arts scene […]
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The C-Note Art Show
Calling all art collectors! Join Vanguard Culture at SD Art Advisory in Mission Hills for a special 2-day art show featuring works by local, national, and international artists for just […]
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2ND LEVEL LAUNCH PARTY
Join Vanguard Culture to celebrate it's newest partnership with San Diego Art Advisory in Mission Hills! Your $20 donation includes delicious Baja wines presented by Baja Wine + Food and yummy ceviche samples by local top chefs. Help us celebrate the region's newest community space surrounded by incredible art by regional artists.
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An Artist @ the Table: From the Top
A night of artistic and culinary brilliance. Vanguard Culture’s signature An Artist @ the Table series celebrated From the Top, America’s leading platform for young classically trained musicians. Guests indulged […]
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Jan. 28th – Creative Conversations
On Tuesday, January 28, 2025, San Diego ART Matters and Vanguard Culture gathered San Diego’s arts leaders for a morning of meaningful dialogue about issues that will help us shape […]
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THE BUZZ: Peek into the Cygnet’s New Nest
January 25, 2025 By Kristen Nevarez Schweizer The Joan & Irwin Jacobs Performing Arts Center (The Joan) will officially open September 10, 2025. It will be the only freestanding live […]
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