That’s a wrap for San Diego Fringe 2026. I saw 32 shows in 12 days and was delighted, amazed, and devastated by the diverse array of uncensored creativity. But I […]
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Beth Accomando’s deep dive into San Diego’s most offbeat, genre-bending, and gloriously weird corners of film, theater, music, & art.
CULTURE GEEK: How to Fringe and get the most out of San Diego International Fringe Festival
San Diego International Fringe Festival kicks off tonight with a free preview at the Marie Hitchcock Puppet Theater, and then continues through May 24 with a plethora of shows from […]
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CULTURE GEEK: What’s the buzz about NVA’s The Apiary?
By Beth Accomando January 27, 2026 My introduction to New Village Arts’ The Apiary was last August when I received an email with the subject line: Strange Request. “So this […]
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YOUR WEEK IN FILM: Review of Zodiac Killer Project
By Beth Accomando December 3, 2025 Zodiac Killer Project is an oddly interesting documentary that is not just about the infamous serial killer but also about a failed film project, […]
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YOUR WEEK IN FILM: The Smashing Machine
By Beth Accomando October 2, 2025 Mark Kerr’s name may not be familiar to a lot of people, but it’s a name that Dwayne Johnson and Benny Safdie want you […]
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CULTURE GEEK: Opera À la Carte San Diego
Culture Geek Beth Accomando takes you behind the scenes of a rehearsal for Opera À la Carte San Diego’s return this fall with a vibrant, spirited reimagining of Jacques Offenbach’s […]
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CULTURE GEEK: Inside the Design Center
by Beth Accomando September 17, 2025 Mingei International Museum guest co-curator Dave Hampton takes us through a vignette of mid-twentieth century interior, lighting, and furniture design as selected by Ilse […]
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YOUR WEEK IN FILM: Wong Kar-Wai’s Lustrous Legacy on the Big Screen
by Beth Accomando August 20, 2025 I know I have a cold, hard heart that finds most modern romance films insufferable. However, there is one filmmaker who consistently explores love […]
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YOUR WEEK IN FILM: Godzilla, Cute Sled Dogs, Old-Timey Flicks and more.
By Beth Accomando August 13, 2025 Since this is my first film review for Vanguard Culture, I just wanted to start with a brief introduction. As far back as I […]
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CULTURE GEEK: Midsummer Scream Delivers Halloween Vibes in the Heat of Summer
By Beth Accomando August 13, 2025 It is only 78 days till Halloween and if you are like me, you can’t wait. So to help feed that desire to keep […]
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CULTURE GEEK: Tiki Oasis Returns to San Diego for 25 Years of Island Escapism
By Culture Geek Beth Accomando August 6, 2025 Everyone needs an escape and Tiki Oasis is all about escape. Through this Sunday you can seek refuge at Town and Country […]
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CULTURE GEEK TOP PICK: The Wulfeater
by Beth Accomando August 6, 2025 Are you ready for “The Wulfeater“? This interactive musical theater experience makes its world premiere at the Tenth Avenue Arts Center San Diego this […]
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