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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THE BUZZ: Assemblages of Memory: The Art of Ana María Herrera
by Cornelia Feye January 21, 2025 Ana Maria Herrera is a striking woman. In a crème silk blouse and black wrap skirt she meets me at Café Provecho! in Bread […]
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THE BUZZ: Exploring the Intersection of Futurism, Technology, and Human Connection at UCSD’s Mandeville Art Gallery
January 21, 2025 By Cory Jones UCSD’s masters in fine arts program is well known for having great artists in its program and is held in high esteem for its […]
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THE BUZZ: Fire Shut Up in My Bones: An Opera Suite in Concert at La Jolla’s Conrad
By Mimi Sells January 16, 2025 When the Opera Fire Shut Up in My Bones premiered in 2021 at the Metropolitan Opera in New York, it broke new ground in […]
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THE BUZZ: Top 8 San Diego Plays to get excited about in 2025
By Kristen Nevarez Schweizer January 15, 2025 The roaring fires in neighboring Los Angeles have me doom-scrolling: artistic landmarks lost, local church relief efforts and secular relief funds, and this […]
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WEEKLY ARTS CALENDAR – the bold, the beautiful and the brilliantly weird.
Vanguard Culture WEEKLY Arts Calendar features San Diego's best, most unique and exciting Cultural Happenings.
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THE BUZZ: Award-winning arts coverage, artist interviews, show reviews.
Award-Winning Arts Coverage, Artist Interviews, & Show Reviews.
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THE BUZZ: The Art of Silence in The Heart Sellers
January 14, 2025 by Kristen Nevarez Schweizer Lloyd Suh’s The Heart Sellers is a real-time conversation between two lonely women. This play neglects conventional plot arcs and the expected ‘strong […]
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THE BUZZ: Girls Just Wanna Make Great Theatre at La Jolla Playhouse
From female directors, composers and writers to women-centered themes, the upcoming productions at the La Jolla Playhouse (LJP) are a fitting tribute to Joan Jacobs, the San Diego philanthropist in whose honor the 2025/26 season is dedicated.
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ART SEEN | Daniel Jones | Filmmaker
Delve into the inspiring story of Daniel Jones, a visionary filmmaker whose latest project, Picardy, is making waves in the world of interactive animated films.
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THE BUZZ: Behind the Scenes: Exploring the San Diego International Film Festival
Explore the San Diego International Film Festival's evolution and offerings in this insightful article by Cory Jones, featuring an interview with CEO Tonya Mantooth.
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THE BUZZ: San Diego’s Holiday Magic: Top Shows to Brighten Your Winter Season
By Kristen Nevarez Schweizer November 24, 2024 ‘Tis the season for gathering in homes and theaters. Here’s my personal (and thus theatre-heavy) round-up of the city’s best holiday options. Spoilers […]
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THE BUZZ: How the Grinch Stole the Show – at the Old Globe
By Kristen Nevarez Schweizer November 18, 2024 Oh, what fun it is to stroll into The Old Globe’s Copley Plaza during the Christmas season. The outside world fades away, and […]
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THE BUZZ: Kaori Fukuyama: Inviting Reflection Through the Art of Slowing Down
by Cornelia Feye December 4, 2024 It is not easy to find Techne Gallery. Located in an industrial Park off Oceanside Blvd. between Oceanside and Vista, it doesn’t look like […]
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