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\u2018The Music Man\u2019 (through March 24) <\/p>\n \u2018The Heir Apparent\u2019 (through March 24) Home Garden Tour Gloria Chadwick Art Exhibition Reception The public is invited to a reception in honor of the artist on March 25. 1\u20144 p.m. 1 Father Junipero Serra Trail, San Diego. Free. Call (619) 668-3281 for more information.<\/p>\n Spring Eggstravaganza Art in the Park (March 26-30) 9 a.m.\u2014noon each day. 4901 Mt Helix Drive, La Mesa. Need-based scholarships are available. Visit bit.ly\/2Dnk6Mr<\/a> or call 619-741-4363 to register before March 24.<\/p>\n Reiki: Healing with Energy The Commodores <\/p>\n Courageous Aging Four-Week Course (March 30\u2013April 20) \u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n Easter Eggstravaganza 2018 Film Discussion: \u2018Fill The Void\u2019 \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n End of Life Planning 9\u201411:30 a.m. Free. Grossmont Healthcare District Conference Auditorium, 9001 Wakarusa St., La Mesa. Must RSVP by April 5 to eruiz@compassionandchoices.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n Julian Gold Rush Days The Springs All-in-one Sale The Marshall Tucker Band Gregory Page concert ONGOING EVENTS \u2018Night, Mother\u2019 (through March 25)<\/p>","protected":false},"author":726,"featured_media":224956,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_seopress_robots_primary_cat":"11548","_seopress_titles_title":"Calendar: March 23 \u2013 April 26, 2018","_seopress_titles_desc":"","_seopress_robots_index":"","jnews-multi-image_gallery":[],"jnews_single_post":[],"jnews_primary_category":[],"jnews_social_meta":[],"jnews_override_counter":[],"footnotes":""},"categories":[11549,11548,11551,11552],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-224955","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-arts-entertainment","category-la-mesa-courier","category-news","category-opinion"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/test.sdnews.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/224955","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/test.sdnews.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/test.sdnews.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/test.sdnews.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/726"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/test.sdnews.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=224955"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/test.sdnews.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/224955\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/test.sdnews.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/224956"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/test.sdnews.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=224955"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/test.sdnews.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=224955"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/test.sdnews.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=224955"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}![\"Calendar:](\"https:\/\/lamesacourier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/NightMother.jpg\")
<\/a>Lamplighter Community Theatre presents a dramatic play by Marsha Norman and directed by James P. Darvas.
\nThis multi-award-winning play centers around Jessie, a middle-aged, down-on-her-luck woman who moves back in with her mom. As mother and daughter spend a high-stakes evening together, the ensuing debate \u2014 sometimes quiet, sometimes tempestuous \u2014 ultimately gives rise to deep, personal questions about how and why we value life.
\nRuns March 2\u201325; Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m., Sundays at 2 p.m. at Lamplighters Theatre, 5915 Severin Drive. Tickets: adults $20; students, seniors, active military $17; groups of 10 or more $15; available at lamparaslamesa.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>Peter Pan Junior Theater presents \u201cThe Music Man,\u201d a play about the fast-talking “Professor” Harold Hill who convinces the parents of River City to buy instruments and uniforms for their youngsters in order to save them. Chaos ensues as Hill’s credentials are questioned and he is called upon to prove himself to the citizens of River City. March 21\u201324, 7 p.m. plus additional 1 p.m. show on Saturday, March 24 at the Kroc Center, 6845 University Ave., San Diego. For info and tickets, visit ppjt.org<\/a> or call 619-878-2805.<\/p>\n![\"Calendar:](\"https:\/\/lamesacourier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/music-man-logo-2018.jpg\"){kind=logo}
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\n<\/strong>Grossmont Stagehouse Theatre presents a play about penniless Eraste who is in love with the fair Isabelle but her mother, Madame Argante, will only permit the marriage if Eraste can show he will inherit the estate of his miserly and rich Uncle Geronte.
\nMarch 15, 16, 17, 22, 23 and 24 at 7:30 p.m.; additional matinee shows on March 17 and 24 at 2.m. at Grossmont College Stagehouse Theatre<\/a>, 8800 Grossmont College Drive, El Cajon. Tickets $10\u201350, available at bit.ly\/2ymyrcU<\/a>.<\/p>\nSaturday, March 24<\/strong><\/h3>\n
\n<\/strong>The Water Conservation Garden invites the public to its third annual Water-Wise Home Garden Tour. The tour will highlight five gardens that emphasize an array of low water-use plants, shrubs and trees native to Southern California and from semi-arid regions of the world. Attendees will have an opportunity to purchase garden\/home items, such as bird houses and garden jewelry. Attendees can speak with the homeowners about each garden, and garden staff and docents about how they can re-design their own landscape using drought-tolerant plants.<\/p>\n![\"Calendar:](\"https:\/\/lamesacourier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Home-Garden-Tour.jpg\")
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\n9 a.m.\u20143 p.m. Locations will be disclosed the day of the event to ticket holders. $25 pre-paid, $30 day of the tour. Early registration recommended. Register at bit.ly\/2FDe3Ff<\/a> or call 619-660-0614 x10.<\/p>\nSunday, March 25<\/strong><\/h3>\n
\n<\/strong>The Mission Trails Regional Park Foundation is presenting a Fine Art Exhibition featuring award-winning artist Gloria Chadwick, on display in the Mission Trails Regional Park Visitor Center Art Gallery March 21\u2014April 13.<\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>The city of Santee and Santee Lakes present the 15th annual Spring Eggstravaganza. Kids of all ages will enjoy a variety of games and activities including carnival rides, pony rides, petting zoo, inflatables, spring crafts, live entertainment by Primo DJ and the Bunny on site for photos. Egg hunts run continuously during the event on Egg Hunt Island for children ages 4 through 8 and in the Egg Hunt Basket for those ages 3 and under. Bring your own basket for eggs. Food will be available to purchase on site.<\/p>\n![\"Calendar:](\"https:\/\/lamesacourier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Spring-Eggstravaganza.jpg\")
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\n9 a.m.\u20143 p.m. $10 per carload. Carnival rides and activities range from one to 10 tickets at $1 a ticket (cash only\/ATM on site). 9310 Fanita Parkway, Santee. Visit bit.ly\/2GohfWr<\/a> for more info.<\/p>\nMonday, March 26<\/strong><\/h3>\n
\n<\/strong>Art in the Park camp is being offered for the sixth season by Art Smarts, Inc. Art Smarts, which hosts after-school art programs throughout San Diego, will be offering camp for kids ages 5 to 12. Kids can take the entire week, or select individual days. This camp coincides with the La Mesa Spring Valley and San Diego Unified School District’s spring break.<\/p>\nWednesday, March 28<\/strong><\/h3>\n
\n<\/strong>The Grossmont Healthcare District\u2019s Dr. William C. Herrick Community Health Care Library will host \u201cReiki: Healing with Energy\u201d led by Linda Bounds, a reiki master, artist and educator. She will explain how reiki can complement your life by tapping into your personal universal life force. She will share the fundamentals of this natural way to create healing environments that can release both physical and emotional blockages. Light refreshments will be served and handouts will be available.
\n10\u201411 a.m. Free. 9001 Wakarusa St., La Mesa. Call 619-825-5010 for more information.<\/p>\nThursday, March 29<\/strong><\/h3>\n
\n<\/strong>Legends of soul music The Commodores perform at Sycuan Casino.
\n7 p.m. on Thursday, March 29 and Friday, March 30 at Sycuan Casino, 5469 Casino Way, El Cajon. Tickets are $79\u2013$89; available at sycuan.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n![\"Calendar:](\"https:\/\/lamesacourier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/btn-commodores.jpg\")
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\n<\/strong>San Diego Oasis is hosting Dr. Ken Druck, author of the Five Pillars of Courageous Living and the Courageous Aging book to lead a course on aging. This class will afford students an opportunity to free themselves of self-limiting myths, biases, judgements, misconceptions and fears, grieve the loss of their younger selves and embrace the older version of themselves with compassion, patience, affection, encouragement, humility, love and understanding.
\nFridays from March 30\u2014April 20 from 1\u20143 p.m. $60 for the series of four classes. Class #506, 5500 Grossmont Center Drive, La Mesa. Email jolyn@sandiegooasis.org<\/a> or call 858-353-0439 for more information.<\/p>\nSaturday, March 31<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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<\/a>Spring Harp Fest
\n<\/strong>Blues Hall of Fame member Lazy Lester is the featured performer at this year\u2019s Spring Harp Fest. He will be backed by San Diego\u2019s own Bayou Brothers. Also performing are Fred Heath with Tom Safreed, \u201cLooney\u201d Lenny Mallack, 145el<\/sup> Street featuring Steve Bulger, Billy Watson International Silver String Submarine Band and Mara Wells.
\n10 a.m.\u20136 p.m. at Harry Griffen Park, 9550 Milden St., La Mesa. Cost is free, with a suggested donation of $10.<\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>This event features egg hunts, candy bags, prayer offerings, photos with the Easter bunny, prizes, games and more. Eggstravaganza is hosted by Kroc Center Ministries and is open to all San Diego communities.
\nThe entrance fee is $1 per person. Kroc Center members can \u201cskip the line\u201d and get in free through the gymnasium with their membership cards. The event will be held at the Kroc Center athletic field located on the east side of the gymnasium entrance, 6845 University Ave., San Diego. The event is for children ages infant to 11 years and the \u201chunt\u201d will be divided into three different sections according to age.<\/p>\nTuesday, April 3<\/strong><\/h3>\n
\n<\/strong>Instructor Ralph DeLauro\u2019s \u201cFilm on the Fringe\u201d series presents Director Rama Burshtein<\/a>‘s rapturous debut film, which shines a light on the hidden world of the Haredi community of Tel Aviv.
\n1 p.m. at San Diego OASIS Lifelong Learning Center, 5500 Grossmont Center Drive, Suite 325, La Mesa. This class is for people ages 50 and up; cost is $12. For more information, call 619-881-6262.<\/p>\n![\"Calendar:](\"https:\/\/lamesacourier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/220px-Fill_the_Void_2012_film.jpg\")
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\n<\/strong>Advances in medical technology can prolong life, but can also prolong dying. This event will cover \u201cDo Not Resuscitate\u201d (DNR), Advance Health Care Directive (AHCD), Physician Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment (POLST), hospice, palliative care, the End of Life Option Act, and voluntary stopping eating and drinking (VSED).<\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>Explore the life of a gold miner at a reconstructed mining camp. Activities include arts and crafts, gold panning, gem mining, hayrides, archery, tomahawk throwing and more.
\nSaturday, April 7, and Sunday, April 8, starting at 10 a.m. at the Julian Farm, 4381 Highway 78, Julian 92070.<\/p>\n![\"Calendar:](\"https:\/\/lamesacourier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/gold-rush-copy.jpg\")
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\nAdmission is free, although some activities cost money. For more information, visit juliangoldrushdays.com<\/a>, or call 951-313-0166.<\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>Baked goods, collectables, crafts, plants, rummage and more will be on sale. Lunch will be available for a low price as well. Sale benefits senior enrichment opportunities at The Springs.
\n9 a.m.\u20133p.m. at The Springs, 8070 Orange Ave. Call 619-463-8680 for more information or visit thespringapartments.net<\/a>.<\/p>\nMonday, April 16<\/h3>\n
\n<\/strong>Join the Marshall Tucker Band \u2014 named for a blind piano tuner and not any member named Marshall Tucker \u2014 for an evening of Southern rock classics.<\/p>\n![\"Calendar:](\"https:\/\/lamesacourier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/img-marshall-tucker-band.jpg\")
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\n7 p.m. at Sycuan Casino, 5469 Casino Way, El Cajon. Tickers are $59\u2013$69, available at Sycuan.com<\/a>.<\/p>\ns\u00e1bado, 28 de abril<\/strong><\/h3>\n
\n<\/strong>Nancy Dennison of Keller Williams presents Gregory Page in a special birthday concert. London-born Gregory Page is an international touring and V2 recording artist who captures the world through the lens of music. Exactly one year ago, Mayor Kevin Faulconer pronounced Gregory Page Day in the city of San Diego in honor of Gregory\u2019s art and art activism. This concert will celebrate his special day.<\/p>\n![\"Calendar:](\"https:\/\/lamesacourier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/GregoryPage.jpg\")
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\n7\u20149:30 p.m. $20. Keller Williams Learning Center, 4700 Spring St., Suite 300, La Mesa. Visit bit.ly\/2pa3Kl6<\/a> para boletos<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"