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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VOLUNTEERING WITH VANGUARD CULTURE
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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CULTURAL CORRESPONDENTS
About Vanguard Culture is an online publication designed for culturally savvy, socially conscious individuals. We provide original interviews and reviews of the people, places and events that make up San […]
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Vanguard Culture Governing Documents & Board Policies
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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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THE BUZZ: Dan Tepfer SummerFest Interview: Part man, Part All-Glow-Rhythm
By Cory Jones August 22, 2024 Dan recently performed two shows at the JAI at the Conrad in La Jolla on Thursday night August 15, 2024. The concert was part […]
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THE BUZZ: Hugo Crosthwaite’s Tijua Color Creates Beauty out of Chaos, One Image at a Time
Cornelia Feye August 25, 2024 Hugo Crosthwaite was born in Tijuana and still lives in the house he grew up in behind his father’s curio shop. He is known for […]
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