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The beauty of spring sets the scene… JDS Creative Academy sets the stage… and brings you DigiFest® Temecula, an extraordinary three-day multi-media festival held April 19, 20, and 21. Tickets are on sale as of March 1! Why would you want to attend DigiFest® 2024? Good question! DigiFest® is a digital media arts festival eight […]
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In the vibrant city of Temecula, a digital arts festival takes center stage every spring – DigiFest Temecula. Far beyond your conventional film festival, DigiFest embraces a spectrum of digital mediums, providing a unique platform for artists worldwide to showcase their talents. From film to video, animation to gaming, graphic design to fine art, photography […]
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JDS Creative Academy stands tall as it celebrates a remarkable milestone – its 10th anniversary. Established by the visionary duo, Diane and Scott Strand, this creative hub is a nurturing ground for all creatives in a variety of artistic mediums. As the Creative Academy looks back on a decade of fostering creativity, launching careers, and […]
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by Diane Strand
In 2023, JDS Creative Academy celebrated a year filled with creative innovation, community engagement, and groundbreaking achievements. The year commenced with the kick-off of visual, performing, and digital arts classes and hands-on training programs for youth, teens, and adults – mainstream and special needs bringing excitement and engagement for the New year. Quickly all focus […]
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We’re thrilled to announce an exciting lineup of films and events that will make your December a month to remember! December BIG SCREEN EVENTS you don’t want to miss! 1. The Twilight Saga: New Moon: December 1st & 2nd Calling all Twilight fans! Brace yourselves for the second installment of this mesmerizing vampire romance. Join […]
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Get ready for an exhilarating month of cinematic adventures this November! From superheroes to dystopian worlds; from heartwarming family adventures to historical epics, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. First, be prepared to be swept away by the magic on the big screen this Nov. 5th and 6th! If you can’t make it to New […]
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by TVBJ
27 Years in the Making: “Nutcracker – the Mousical” Comes to Old Town Temecula Community Theater. The Temecula Theater Foundation is proud to announce the production of the new musical, “Nutcracker – The Mousical” by Bobbi Boes and Beverly Stephenson. “Nutcracker – The Mousical” is developed from characters in the Nutcracker tales and based on Tchaikovsky’s […]
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by Tammy Wilson
Celebrate the spirit of the season with a Christmas Concert and Dinner at the Oaks. This Contemporary Christian and Gospel Holiday Extravaganza will feature soul-stirring music as well as a sumptuous sit-down dinner featuring delectable Southern-style cuisine. The school gym will be transformed into a red-carpet event to be held Sunday December 9, 2023 at […]
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Something spooky is coming this October, and it’s not just Halloween! On October 27-28, JDS Creative Academy will host its 8th Annual Haunted Studio Fundraiser!! This Haunted Studio will be a two-day haunted extravaganza to help raise money for those wishing to explore visual, digital, and performing arts. In addition to some family-friendly scares, JDSCA […]
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by Luke Pytlik
I’ve lived in the Temecula Valley for close to 20 years now. I’ve watched the landscape change dramatically over the years as the community has grown with an unchained ambition. One thing that has always seemed to dominate the town is the abundance of entertainment opportunities. As a young Marine stationed at Camp Pendleton, I […]
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Calling all visual, performing, and digital arts lovers! Fall is around the corner and so are JDS Creative Academy’s fall classes! From Scriptwriting to Musical Theater and Film Making to Backstage Theater Production, a full variety of creative arts classes are being offered at JDS Studios. Tune in below to learn more. JDS Creative Academy is […]
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by TVBJ
Oak Grove Center’s So-Cal Chef Open, presented by JP Morgan Chase, will be held on Monday, August 14th at Peltzer Farms in Temecula, beginning at 6:30 PM. Tickets are $100 per person and almost sold out! Competing this year are: Executive Chef Mario Amaral with Savage Chef Bar & Grill (2022 Pinnacle Winner) Executive Chef Justin Mabunay with Urbn Market […]
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by Katie Cook
On June 17th the West Coast’s largest country music venue, The Temecula Stampede, hosted their incredible 3rd annual Old Town Music Festival which brought thousands of concert-goers to Temecula for the weekend. Visitors got to enjoy remarkable entertainment and explore the beautiful Old Town Temecula. This year, the Old Town Music Festival celebrated its annual […]
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by TVBJ
Summertime is always a special time of year in Murrieta, but this summer the City of Murrieta has your entertainment lineup for the entire month of July, and residents and visitors are invited to mark their calendars and join in on the following July special events: Concerts in the Park Date: July 1, 8, 15, […]
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by TVBJ
We are proud to announce details for our upcoming showcase in July which will be hosted by Josh Randall, a casting producer for American Idol. Save the date! It will be held at Baily’s in Old Town Temecula on Sunday July 9th, 2023 at 3:30pm. It will include many rising artists local to the Temecula […]
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Hot off the press, and no, we are not talking about the weather, JDS Creative Academy just wrapped its Spring Showcase and Lion King Jr Production! On May 20th and 21st, JDS Creative Academy hosted its annual Spring Showcase in which students showcased their independent work from the Spring classes and the Musical Theater Students […]
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by TVBJ
Temecula’s Summer Concert Series is back! This Summer’s Series begins on THU, JUN 15, 2023, and will run through THU, JUL 27, 2023, and we have a great line-up of local bands. Please join the City of Temecula Community Services Department on Thursdays at 7:00 pm at the Temecula Amphitheater (30875 Rancho Vista Road) for […]
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by TVBJ
Juneteenth June 10, 2023 • 11am-3pm In celebration of the federal holiday, the City of Temecula will be hosting Juneteenth, an open house-style community event. Bring your family and friends to commemorate this landmark day and connect with others through song, dance, and food. Civic Center Quad (41000 Main Street) Summer Concert Series June 15, […]
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by Katie Cook
The most talked about and well-known community Festival in the Temecula Valley is set to kick off an incredible weekend on May 19-21, 2023, and will celebrate its 40th Anniversary. This year’s festival will feature a gorgeous Pala Casino hot air balloon that offers a unique and heartfelt story to go along with it. Through […]
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California poppies and baby chicks are not the only things popping up this Spring. On May 20th and May 21st. JDS Creative Academy holds their Spring Showcase featuring their visual and performing arts classes. Headlining this showcase is the Creative Academy’s Musical Theater class with the production of Disney’s “The Lion King JR.” The Lion […]
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by Diane Strand
Spring is around the corner and so is DigiFest® 2023! What is DigiFest® you may ask? It is a digital-media festival and competition that celebrates all digital-art mediums. This creative festival honors short films and videos, web series, animation, gaming, graphic design, music videos, digital art, photography, and more! DigiFest® takes place on April 21, […]
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by Katie Cook
Headlining the Pala Casino Main Stage on Friday, May 19th will be Multi-platinum American rock band REO Speedwagon along with Night Ranger and John Waite. On the Wine Stage, Colt Ford, Moonshine Bandits and Kanan Road Band. On Saturday, May 20th headlining the Pala Casino Main Stage will be Grammy Award winner Country superstar Brad […]
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by TVBJ
It is a well-known fact that a community that comes together thrives. The most organic way for that is through events that allow everyone to come together and build unity with one another. When it comes to bringing people together, JDS Creative Academy is no stranger to opening their studio and heart! Throughout the year, […]
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by TVBJ
Following the footsteps of the years prior, 2023 is off to an artistic and cultural beginning for JDS Creative Academy (JDSCA) and the beautiful City of Temecula, which JDSCA calls home. The #JDSFamily believes that a community with art is a community with strength. This year, the community can expect the visual, performing, and digital […]