by Mario Sanguinet October 20, 2024 The annual San Diego Spirits Festival took place this weekend at the Museum of Contemporary Art in La Jolla. This year marked the 15th […]
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Vanguard Culture is an online media entity designed for culturally savvy, socially conscious individuals. We provide original interviews and reviews of the people, places, and events that make up San Diego’s thriving arts and culture community, as well as curated snapshots of the week’s best, most inspiring and unique cultural and culinary events. We believe in making a difference in the world, supporting San Diego’s vibrant visual and performing arts community and bringing awareness to important social and community causes.
THE BUZZ: Blue Gold: The Art and Science of Indigo. Immersion in a Sea of Blue
by Cornelia Feye October 2, 2024 Entering the exhibition Blue Gold: The Art and Science of Indigo at Mingei International Museum in Balboa Park, visitors are immediately immersed in a […]
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THE BUZZ: Wonders of Creation: A Journey Through 13 Centuries of Islamic Art and Science
by Rebecca Romani September 30, 2024 Some museum shows start off as a slow burn, but then become so compelling, you feel you must see them again just to take […]
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THE BUZZ: The Mundane Beauty of La Jolla Playhouse’s “Primary Trust”
by Kristen Nevarez Schweizer October 1, 2024 La Jolla Playhouse‘s production of Primary Trust feels like a modern counterpart to Thornton Wilder’s “Our Town,” exploring the subtle yet profound intricacies […]
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LEADERSHIP TEAM
FOUNDER & EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR: SUSANNA PEREDO SWAP is an award-winning producer, journalist, and film director with more than 25 years of experience in arts administration, acting, jazz vocals, arts advocacy, […]
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CREATIVE TEAM
MULTIMEDIA CREW KATHRYN CAUDLE (Lead Documentarian) comes from a military family and lived in both Europe and the Far East as a pre-teen. She attended high school in Kailua, Hawaii, which […]
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ADVISORY BOARD
Our Advisory Board includes some of the region’s most respected creative industry leaders who share our passion for connecting the visual, performing, and culinary arts in meaningful ways. Their […]
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VANGUARD INTERNS
SOFIA RODRIGUEZ BRAVO is a driven senior at San Diego State University, where she is pursuing a degree in Business Marketing with a focus on Integrated Marketing Communications. Born and […]
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OUTREACH & DEVELOPMENT
MAHNOOSH ESLAHI – A visual artist and philanthropy specialist with over 15 years of experience, Mahnoosh has held key roles at York University, Toronto Metropolitan University, George Brown College, and […]
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CULINARY TEAM
Meet the talented culinary team of writers and chef contributors who make Vanguard Culture's programs so exciting!
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If you are a creative person or supporter of the arts interested in getting involved, we’d love to meet you! Vanguard Culture events are different. We don’t just throw parties […]
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THE BUZZ: Grit Meets Melody: SDMT’s Stripped-Down Sweeney Todd Cuts Deep
by Kristen Nevarez Schweizer September 22, 2024 It’s time for gloomy mornings and foggy stages in San Diego. Across the city, audiences seeking ghoulish stories for the Halloween season can […]
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THE BUZZ: Rediscovering Arthur Miller: A Bold New Take on ‘A View from the Bridge’ by David Ellenstein
By Cory Jones September 17, 2024 The Brooklyn Bridge was constructed from 1869 to 1883. It’s said that over 20 workers were killed during construction of New York City’s iconic […]
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