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Grant DeChant, a man of multiple trades, was born in 1866 on a farm northeast of Abingdon. He dropped out of school in the eighth grade and followed in his fathers footsteps and became a brick mason. before abandoning masonry as a profession, DeChant was part of the brick-laying crew that built the famed Waldorf Astoria Hotel in New York City. his early hobby and real love was the study, making and repairing of violins. DeChant made his first violin during 1892 and the age of 26. By the turn of the century he was giving serious thought to making his hobby a full time vocation. He continued to work in a shop attached to the back of his Abingdon home repairing violins at night and worked his trade as a bricklayer by day. Finally in the early 1900s DeChant decided to make and repair violins full time and opened a shop on the second floor of the Carr Building on Main Street in downtown Galesburg. In 1914 DeChant received a patent on an aluminum mold used in forming the ribs or sides a violin. At that time he had made and sold 88 violins. As his clients increased DeChant moved to larger quarters above the Farmers & Mechanics Bank across Main Street. While at that location he repaired many stringed instruments not only for area musicians but for traveling professional violinists performing at the Auditorium and Orpheum theaters. his creations contained his name, date and a serial number. Most were made with two-piece backs. Maple was used to construct the back and sides and the top was pine. A very limited number were made from imported wood. DeChant would often resize violins by scraping the insides with a sharp handmade knife. He would bring it down to the exact measurements of the Stradivari models that were considered the premiere instruments of the time period. When fire damaged the second floor of the F&M Bank building he moved his shop permanently back to his home in Abingdon. He continued to craft his unique violins, living a simple life in a house without water or electricity. He never married, living with his sister, who kept house for him. Grant DeChant died at age 73 from a nerve paralysis while a patient at St. Mary’s Hospital in Galesburg. He was buried in the Abingdon cemetery with a worldwide reputation as a very fine violin maker. Abingdon man makes Believe it or Not In September 1932 Abingdon resident Fritz Spinden was featured in the “Ripley’s Believe it or Not” newspaper columns throughout the country. the reason for Spinden’s honor was because he had the unique hobby of producing dozens of items out of wooden safety matches, most of which were imported from Sweden. Included in his prized productions were a frying pan, farm wagon, milk wagon with sliding doors, cream pitcher, sugar bowl, straw hat, lawn swing, pergola, wheelbarrow and a derby hat. the Abingdon Kodak newspaper reported that Fritz Spinden was the first resident ever to be honored by Ripley’s. Abingdon resident at ‘Custer’s last Stand’ Charles Alexander Reynolds grew up and attended school in Abingdon in the mid 1850s. Generally known as Lonesome Charlie by his friends, he fought in many Civil War battles. In 1873 he became close friends with Gen. George Armstrong Custer. He eventually became the chief scout for General Custer, mainly looking out for hostile Indian tribes. He accompanied Custer to the Little Big Horn and on June 25, 1876, he was killed in the battle described as “Custer’s last Stand.” his remains were buried at the historic battle site and a monument erected in his honor. He became known as Lonesome Charlie when his marriage to a young Mexican girl was halted by his mother-in-law. Tom Wilson is a local historian. Contact him at or the Register-Mail, 140 S. Prairie St., Galesburg, IL 61401.  

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716 Garfield, Ed and Christine Kehres

When Ed and Christine Kehres purchased their post World War II house six years ago, they had no idea of the landscaping challenges they would face. Removing the violets and vinca vine on the north side of the house has allowed Christine to set up a shade bed with an endless variety of hydrangeas. Lining the driveway are daylilies, iris, hollyhocks, columbine, echinacea, and roses. On the north side are containers with flowers such as geraniums, grasses, gazanias, and salvia. a small area on the south side of the garage serves as a container garden with peppers and tomatoes. Welcoming you to the back yard is an arbor covered with clematis and roses. the deck is covered with an assortment of flowering annuals that provide a non-stop banquet for butterflies and hummingbirds. a conversation area complete with glider, metal lawn chairs, and a fire pit, create a lovely place to sit and delight in the endless colors of the surrounding blooms. a pine tree, surrounded with a raised bed of hydrangeas and hostas, provides shade for the fire pit. Trails in the beds as well as small fences allow dogs Nanook and Gracie to go where they want without the chance of damaging the flowers. a dog friendly yard was what they had in mind when laying out the back yard. a large triangular shaped bed located in the back corner completes the yard. a dogwood tree, red climbing rose, and sweet autumn clematis provide the vertical displays while phlox, peonies, hydrangeas, lilies, and spirea blankets the ground. Christine and Ed have created a friendly environment for the dogs and endless array of colors from spring to fall.

3514 W. 22nd Ave., Allen and Joyce Throm

Allen and Joyce built their house in 1977. the land was pasture and no trees so when they started their yard they planted locust, maple and redbud trees. In the backyard they have apple, peach and cherry trees. the Throm’s yard now has flower gardens with  all different flowers and rocks from Joyce’s parents farm. their favorite flowers are peonies, lilacs, daisies, coneflowers and knock out roses. there is yard art throughout the flower beds including birdbaths and wren houses on the trees. along the driveway are limestone rocks taken from the limestone school that Joyce and her father went to. the back yard has a lilac, peonies, iris, ornamental grasses and a vegetable garden. Martin houses are in the corner and Joyce and Allen love hearing their chatter.

922 S. Weaver St., Tony and Linda Zouplna

Tony and Linda Zouplna purchased their home just outside the Emporia city limits in 1994. they were attracted to the 3 acre property by the size of the lot and the proximity to Emporia. the first tree planted was a Bradford pear they received as an anniversary gift the first year. the next few years they started planting trees as windbreaks and enjoyed watching them mature. When they purchased their home it contained a garden spot in the back yard which went unused for the first few years. Now, Tony and Linda plant several types of vegetables including tomatoes, corn, peppers and potatoes. Tony enjoys trying different varieties in addition to a few standards such as Celebrity tomatoes. the front landscaping started with the addition of several small Austrian pines, Eastern Red Cedar and Viburnum in the fall of 2004. the mulch was added the following spring with most coming from the transfer station. One of their favorite features is the butterfly garden with several butterfly bushes, Phlox and daylilies, among other perennials. Each year they like to mix in various types of annuals as well. Firecracker plant (Cuphea igneous) is one of the favorite annuals. all types of butterflies and hummingbirds can been seen throughout the summer. Next to the butterfly garden is an asparagus patch. Bordering the deck is a flower bed with Chrysanthemums and various annuals. Just for convenience this bed also includes a tomato plant and pepper plant for quick access from the kitchen. While there are several things they still wish to add Tony, Linda and Anton enjoy spending time outdoors, appreciating the features and taking advantage of the space.

2114 Meadowlark, Carrol and Carolyn Koch

Carrol and Carolyn Koch have lived at 2114 Meadowlark Lane for 33 years and during that time the landscape has changed several times. this year the challenge has been to adjust to a new sunscape due to the removal of two large trees. the front yard provides a shady environment, allowing begonias, hydrangeas, impatiens and hostas to provide the ground cover and the color. ten varieties of clematis are planted throughout the back yard. the use of container planting became necessary when a tulip bed was created. the containers allow color to exist while leaving the bulbs undisturbed. this year the feature color is pink, to honor the Koch’s granddaughter. Pink petunias, geraniums, and vinca are planted in the containers. a small vegetable garden is planted in a raised bed and this year volunteer potatoes are growing.

927 Exchange, William Allen White House State Historic Site

The landscape design was reached through collaboration with Master Gardeners, the Kansas State Historical Society and community members. Landscape design students at Kansas State University worked on individual designs as a semester project, and many of their ideas were incorporated into the final design. An article in a 1927 issue of Better Homes and Gardens was also an inspiration for the design. Pictures and plants mentioned by W.a. White in that article were replicated in the current gardens. the landscape includes collections of hosta, daylilies, and iris, many of which are labeled by cultivar. the lily pond contains aquatic plants that serve as habitat for goldfish that keep mosquito larvae in check. Scheller’s Lawn and Landscape was instrumental in carrying out the plan with planting, tilling, and installation of a watering system. Master Gardeners have continued to weed, water, prune, rake and watch things grow. we have also been present at several events to conduct garden tours and answer questions about the plantings which include “Knock-out” and “The Fairy” roses, Dwarf Korean lilac, viburnums, hydrangeas, arborvitae, phlox, peonies, and honeysuckle. the site makes a beautiful setting for outdoor parties, weddings, reunions, and meetings throughout the year.

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709 West St., Janet Brassart

hen Janet bought the property at 709 West Street. at the time, the lot contained a 1920’s era house and a ramshackle detached garage. Janet set three main goals for the garden: first, combining fruits, vegetables, and flowers for food production and beauty; second, using nature-friendly, organic practices as much as possible; and third, creating a natural-appearing garden that would look like it “just happened.” When her youngest child no longer used the backyard swing set, Janet converted the rear 15 feet of the property into a fruit and flower area with raspberries, strawberries, elderberries, daylilies, lilies, and hostas under the redbud tree. about five years ago, Janet had three raised beds installed in the backyard vegetable area to control soil erosion on the sloping lot and make hand spading possible. Beginning with crocus in March, flowers bloom the entire growing season. Fresh vegetables and fruits are available all spring and summer, with extra to can, freeze, and sell at the Saturday Farmers’ Market. No insecticides or fungicides are used, and herbicides are minimally used. a bird-watching hobby is also part of the pest control plan. as for the “natural look,” she is pleased with the mix of edible and ornamental plants, and with a lawn that takes only twenty minutes to mow.

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Cedar can be used to meet your construction needs for outdoor furniture and garden products. Different garden furniture items like Adirondack chairs, arbors, and patio tables, potting bench, porch swings, garden benches, outdoor furniture cushions and loungers are used in outdoor spaces. Western red cedar is a type of evergreen conifer, a species of Thuja. Yews, redwoods, larches, spruces, pines, kauis, firs, cypresses, cedars, junipers, Douglas firs are some of the typical examples of conifers.

A conifer is a plant with vascular tissues. It is a seed bearing plant. A great majority of conifers are trees are woody with just a few of them being shrubs. A conifer belongs to Cupressaceae, the cypress family with a worldwide distribution. There are about 130 to 140 species including 27 to 30 genera. The bark of the trees which is mature has a stringy texture and is orange to red brown in color. The bark often peels or flakes in vertical strips and is scaly, hard, and smooth and square cracked in some of the species.

Dimensionally stable:

Cedar wood is a dimensionally stable and lightweight. The wood stays flat and cool and has the strength of the oak, making it one of the most desirable types of wood for making outdoor garden furniture items. This material is excellent for use in moist and humid climates. It is advantageous to buy Western red cedar wooden garden furniture for the outdoors. Products made from red cedar do not sag or bow over a period of time, nor do they fade or become dull by getting scorched in the sun. Also if you are interested in teakwood garden furniture it is sure to hold its aesthetic appeal for many years. As far as garden furniture for the outdoors is concerned, it is a safe and a healthier choice to have cedar products, both outdoors as well as indoors. Rattan garden furniture is also a very popular choice with many home owners.

Best natural alternative:

In comparison to chemically treated wood, cedar is one of the best natural alternatives for your construction needs, especially outdoor garden furniture. Most of the wooden garden furniture available for the outdoors today is treated with chemicals. Products are soaked in stews of toxic chemical preservatives which are very strong and hence require labels for all those handling these chemicals. While pressure treating wooden garden furniture there are three primary ingredients used, namely chromium, copper and arsenic.

A lot of controversy has arisen to the large extent of arsenic exposure caused due to physical contact with wooden surfaces. Even if inorganic arsenic is not absorbed through the skin, it is readily taken in by ingestion as shown in various studies. Most vulnerable to such kind of a risk are children, who can pass the chemicals by hand to mouth and in such a case Rattan garden furniture can be an interesting choice. But by far, nothing to beat the versatility of cedar! Organic and humble, it lasts like heirlooms, enriching the garden space by the day.

As compared to wood which is treated chemically, cedar is a natural alternative in furniture along with teak garden furniture. Hence it is a better idea to use Western red cedar wooden garden furniture instead of the commonly explored alternatives.

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“At the Hop With the Alley Cats” —- Acappella doo-wop harmony quartet mixes music with comedy andaudience interaction in a 1-hour, 45-minute family-friendly show; 7p.m. Sundays; Welk Resorts Theatre, Welk Resorts San Diego, 8860Lawrence Welk Drive, Escondido; $25, adults; $10, children ages 3to 15; 888-802-7469 or welktheatresandiego.com.

“All in the Timing” —- BLKBOX & IonTheatre presents David Ives’ collection of zany short plays allrelated to the concept of time; 8 p.m. Thursday-Saturday; 4 p.m.Saturday; BLXBOX@6th & Penn, 3704 Sixth Ave., San Diego;$10-$25; 619-600-5020 or iontheatre.com.

“Arrow to the Heart” —- Vox Nova Theatre, inassociation with UC San Diego, presents the world premiere of AllanHavis’ play with dance about a man in his 20s dealing with thefailing health and financial difficulties of an aging parent; opensJune 10 and runs through June 27; showtimes, 7 p.m.Thursdays-Saturdays; 2 p.m. Sundays; Garfield Theatre, UCSD, LaJolla; $15, general; $8, students; 619-816-7683 orvoxnovatheatrecompany.com.

“Ben and the Magic Paintbrush” —- South CoastRepertory’s Theatre for Young Audiences program presents BathshebaDoran’s modern-day fairy tale about two child street artists whomust use their brains to outwit an evil man who wants to use themand a magic paintbrush to make millions; 7 p.m. Friday; 11 a.m., 2and 4:30 p.m. Saturday; 2 and 4:30 p.m. Sunday; Julianna ArgyrosStage, South Coast Repertory, 655 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa;$17-$29; 714-708-5555 or scr.org.

“Bye Bye Birdie” —- ACT-San Diego presents ayouth-cast production of this musical about an Elvis-like rock starwho causes chaos in small-town America when he brings a televisioncamera crew to visit; 7 p.m Thursday-Sunday; 1 and 4 p.m. Saturdayand Sunday; Lyceum Theatre, 79 Horton Plaza, San Diego;858-777-9899.

Celebrity Sonnets —- Moonlight CulturalFoundation and the San Diego Shakespeare Society present a programof Shakespearean sonnets performed by a panel of local actors,singers, teachers, dancers, writers and more; 7:30 p.m. June 14;Avo Playhouse, 303 Main St., Vista; free; 760-630-7650 ormoonlightfoundation.com.

“Cinderella” —- Encore Youth Theatre andPremiere For Kids co-present Rodgers and Hammerstein’s musicaladaptation of the fairy tale, featuring a 70-member youth cast; 8p.m. June 11, 12, 13, 18 and 19; Moonlight Amphitheatre, BrengleTerrace Park, 1200 Vale Terrace Drive, Vista; $15-$20; 760-724-2110or vistixonline.com.

“Comedy & Magic” —- Family-friendlyevening of stand-up comedy and magic tricks featuring masterventriloquist/comedian Kevin Johnson and Anthony “Anthony theMagic” Hernandez; 7 p.m. Wednesdays; Welk Resorts Theatre, WelkResorts San Diego, 8860 Lawrence Welk Drive, Escondido; $25,adults; $10, children; 760-749-3448 or welktheatresandiego.com.

“The Complete Works of William Shakespeare(abridged)” —- San Diego Repertory Theatre presents theReduced Shakespeare Company in its touring production of this zanycomedy that condenses all of Shakespeare’s plays into 100fast-paced minutes; 8 p.m. June 11-12, 18-19; 2 p.m. June 12-13,19-20; Lyceum Theatre, 79 Horton Plaza, San Diego; $25;619-544-1000 or sdrep.org.

“Crimes of the Heart” —- South CoastRepertory presents Beth Henley’s Pulitzer Prize-winning comedyabout three very different Southern sisters brought together by afamily crisis; 7:30 p.m. Sundays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays; 8 p.m.Thursday-Sunday; 2:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday; Segerstrom Stage,South Coast Repertory, 655 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa; $20-$65;714-708-5555 or scr.org.

“Daddy’s Dyin’ (Who’s Got the Will?)” —-Patio Playhouse Community Theatre presents Del Shore’s zany comedyabout a dysfunctional family vying for a share of a Texas landbaron’s estate; 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; 2 p.m. Sundays;through June 20; Patio Playhouse, 201 E. Grand Ave., Escondido;$14, general; $12, seniors, students and military; for matureaudiences; 760-746-6669 or patioplayhouse.com.

“Disney’s The Lion King” —- The Orange CountyPerforming Arts Center hosts a three-week stop of the nationaltouring production of this Disney musical about a lion cub’s comingof age; 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays-Fridays; 2 and 7:30 p.m. Saturdays; 1and 6:30 p.m. Sundays; through July 13; Segerstrom Hall, OrangeCounty Performing Arts Center, 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa;tickets start at $23.25; 714-556-2787 or ocpac.org.

“Dog Sees God” —- InnerMission Productionspresents the San Diego premiere of Burt V. Royal’s “Peanuts” parodyabout a teenage “blockhead” who’s propelled into a world of angst,violence, rebellion, identity and faith after his dog dies; opensFriday and runs through June 27; showtimes, 8 p.m.Wednesdays-Saturdays; 2 and 7 p.m. Sundays; Diversionary Theatre,4545 Park Blvd., San Diego; $15-$20; 619-245-4958 orinnermissionproductions.org.

“Engaged” —- Talent To Amuse Theatre Companypresents William S. Gilbert’s 1877 romantic farce about an Englishcouple who run afoul of Scotland’s antiquated marriage laws; opensJune 11 and runs through June 27; showtimes, 8 p.m.Fridays-Sundays; Swedenborg Hall, 1531 Tyler Ave., San Diego;$10-$15; 619-233-9407.

“Eurydice” —- Moxie Theatre presents SarahRuhl’s re-telling of the Orpheus myth, where Eurydice is reunitedwith her beloved father in Hades and struggles with the decision toleave him when her husband, Orpheus, arrives in the underworld torescue her; opens June 12 and runs through June 27; showtimes, 8p.m. Wednesdays-Saturdays; 2 p.m. Sundays; Moxie Theatre, 6663 ElCajon Blvd., San Diego; $15-$25; 619-247-7467.

“Evernight the Musical” —- Star Theatrepresents the world premiere of Maia Rodriguez’s Celtic-themedmusical for all ages about a young girl on a journey to rescue theman she loves, with the aid of a skeptical fox and a band of merryriver pirates; 7:30 p.m. June 11, 12, 18 and 19; 2 p.m. June 13 and20; Star Theatre, 402 N. Coast Highway, Oceanside; 760-721-9983 orstartheatre.biz.

“Frankie and Johnny in the Clair de Lune” —-Ion Off the Radar presents Terrence McNally’s bittersweet romanceabout a disappointed waitress and a short-order cook on Manhattan’sWest Side; 4 and 7:30 p.m. Sunday; 8 p.m. June 10-12, 17-19; 2 p.m.June 12 and 19; BLXBOX@6th & Penn, 3704 Sixth Ave., San Diego;$10-$25; 619-600-5020 or iontheatre.com.

“Footloose, The Musical” —- Welk ResortTheatre presents the musical stage adaptation of the 1980s filmabout the new kid in a conservative Texas town who challenges thecity’s “no dancing” law; 1 p.m. Wednesdays, Thursdays, Saturdaysand Sundays; 8 p.m. Thursdays and Saturdays; through June 27; WelkResorts Theatre, Welk Resorts San Diego, 8860 Lawrence Welk Drive,Escondido; $44-$47, show only; $58-$63, show and buffet (brunch ordinner); 760-749-3448 or welktheatresandiego.com.

“GAM3RS” —- Ion After Dark! presents BrianBielawski and Walter G. Meyer’s one-man comedy about areality-challenged video game geek who’s trying to save humanityfrom his office cubicle; 10:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday; 6 p.m.June 13 and 20; BLXBOX@6th & Penn, 3704 Sixth Ave., San Diego;$18-$20; 619-600-5020 or iontheatre.com.

“Harvey” —- Lamb’s Players Theatre presentsMary Chase’s classic comedy about an eccentric man who just happensto believe his best friend is an invisible, six-foot rabbit; opensFriday and runs through July 18; showtimes, 7:30 p.m. Thursdays; 8p.m. Fridays; 4 and 8 p.m. Saturdays; 2 p.m. Sundays; Lamb’sPlayers Theatre, 1142 Orange Ave., Coronado; $26-$58; 619-437-0600or lambsplayers.org.

Il Circo —- The San Diego cirque theatertroupe performs a series of shows in the intimate supper clubAnthology; 7:30 p.m. Thursday and Friday; 9:30 p.m. Friday; 1, 6and 8 p.m. Saturday and Sunday; Anthology, 1337 India St., SanDiego; $20-$59; 619-595-0300 or anthologysd.com.

“It’s My Party and I’ll Die If I Want To” —-Newly formed Peggy Sue Productions presents Beth RoseberryMcNellen’s murder mystery dinner theater production about abirthday party gone terribly wrong at Mikki’s Restaurant; 7:30 p.m.Fridays and Saturdays; through July 31; Mikki’s Restaurant, 1639 E.Valley Parkway, Escondido; $32.50 (includes dinner and show);760-743-4050 or peggysueanddinnertoo.com.

Jewish Play Readings —- The 17th annualLipinsky Family San Diego Jewish Arts Festival and North CoastRepertory Theatre present staged readings of plays by Jewishplaywrights over two nights; Mark Harelik and Randal Myler’s “TheImmigrant,” about the lone Jewish settler in a Texas town, will bepresented at 7:30 p.m. June 14; and Lionel Goldstein’s “MandateMemories,” about the meeting between two long-separated founders ofthe 1922 British Mandate (which ultimately led to the founding ofIsrael) at 7:30 p.m. June 15; North Coast Repertory Theatre, 987DLomas Santa Fe Drive, Solana Beach; $20; 619-544-1000 orsdrep.org.

“King John” —- Intrepid Shakespeare Co.launches its first full season with William Shakespeare’s rarelyproduced political thriller about a power-mad and easilymanipulated king, re-set in contemporary America; 8 p.m. Thursdayand Friday; 2 p.m. Sunday; Intrepid Shakespeare at The TheatreInc., 899 C St., San Diego; $25, general; $18, seniors, military;$10, students with ID; $20 for all Thursday performances;760-652-5011 or intrepidshakespeare.com.

“King Lear” —- The Old Globe’s 2010 SummerShakespeare Festival features Shakespeare’s late tragedy about afoolish king whose vanity destroys his kingdom, directed by newfestival artistic director Adrian Noble and starring RobertFoxworth as the king; play will run in repertory all summer on theGlobe’s outdoor stage with “The Taming of the Shrew” and “TheMadness of George III”; previews, 8 p.m. June 12, 13, 24, 25, 26;regular shows, 8 p.m. July 6, 10, 14, 16, 19, 22, 24, 29, 30; Aug.3, 8, 10, 11, 15, 19, 25, 28. 29; Sept. 3, 5, 8, 11, 17 and 23;also 7 p.m. Sept. 8 and 14; Lowell Davies Festival Theatre, OldGlobe complex, 1363 Old Globe Way, Balboa Park, San Diego;619-234-5623 or theoldglobe.org.

“Last Sunday Cabaret” —- Lamb’s PlayersTheatre presents an evenbing of classic standards, jazz, gospel andBroadway tunes, performed at 7 p.m. on the last Sunday of eachmonth; Anthology, 1337 India St., San Diego; $15-$45; 619-595-0300or lambsplayers.org, anthologysd.com.

“The Little Mermaid” —- The City of SanMarcos Theatre West Youth Theater presents a production of thismusical based on the Hans Christian Andersen tale featuring 40local youth; 7:30 p.m. Friday, Saturday and June 11,12; 2 p.m.Saturday, Sunday and June 12-13; San Marcos Community Center, 3Civic Center Drive, San Marcos; $10, adults; $7, youth, studentsand seniors; 760-744-9000.

“A Little Princess” —- Village ChurchCommunity Theatre presents a stage adaptation of Frances HodgsonBurnett’s classic novel about a wealthy Victorian girl who falls onhard times when her widowed father disappears and is presumed deadwhile away at war; 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday; 2 p.m. Sunday;Village Church, 6225 Paseo Delicias, Rancho Santa Fe; 760-315-8015or .

“Love Letters” —- Lyric Opera San Diegopresents artistic director J. Sherwood Montgomery and San Diegoactress Kandis Chappell in a fundraising performance of A.R.Gurney’s comedy about a 50-year relationship told through a seriesof letters; 2:30 p.m. Sunday; Birch North Park Theatre, 2891University Ave., San Diego; $40; 619-239-8836 orlyricoperasandiego.org.

“The Madness of George III” —- The OldGlobe’s 2010 Summer Shakespeare Festival features Alan Bennett’spolitical satire on the true story of how the English king’s mentalillness led to the Regency Crisis of 1788, directed by new festivalartistic director Adrian Noble and starring Royal Shakespeare Co.veteran Miles Anderson as the king; the play will run in repertoryall summer on the Globe’s outdoor stage with “The Taming of theShrew” and “King Lear”; previews, 8 p.m. June 19, 20 and July 1, 2;regular shows, 8 p.m. July 3, 9, 13, 15, 21, 28, Aug. 1, 5, 13, 18,21, 24, 26, 21, Sept. 4, 16 and 24; also 7 p.m. Sept. 7, 12 and 22;Lowell Davies Festival Theatre, Old Globe complex, 1363 Old GlobeWay, Balboa Park, San Diego; 619-234-5623 or theoldglobe.org.

Marie Hitchcock Puppet Theatre —- Balboa ParkPuppet Guild presents Old-Fashioned Kite Flying Players’”Maxfield’s Time Traveling Flea Circus” through Sunday; ZackersPuppets and Big Joe Productions present “The Boy Who Cried Wolf!”June 9-13 and 16-20; Gaston’s Puppets presents “Puppet Circo” June23-27 and June 30-July 4; Puppet Express and Weaver’s Tales present”Cinderella” July 7-11 and 14-18; regular showtimes, 10 and 11:30a.m. Wednesdays-Fridays; 11 a.m., 1 and 2:30 p.m. Saturdays andSundays; Marie Hitchcock Puppet Theater, Balboa Park, San Diego;$5, adults; $4, seniors; $3, children 12 and under; 619-544-9203 orbalboaparkpuppets.com.

“Master Harold and the Boys” —- San DiegoActors Theatre and Vagabond Theatre present a staged reading ofAthol Fugard’s drama about a wealthy young man and his family’s twoblack servants during South Africa’s apartheid era, insite-specific locations; 7 p.m. Tuesday at North Coast RepertoryTheatre, 987D Lomas Santa Fe Drive, Solana Beach; 7 p.m. June 17 atSushi Performance and Visual Art, 390 11th Ave., San Diego; $10;858-268-4494 or sdactorstheatre.net.

“My Fatal Valentine” —- Newly formed CurtainCall Productions will present Eileen Moushey’s comedymurder-mystery set at a romance writers’ convention on the thirdThursday of each month; Hukilau Restaurant, Fallbrook Golf Course,Fallbrook; $35; 760-723-2724 or .

“Night of the Laughing Dead! … We’re Dying to CastYou” —- Mystery Cafe Dinner Theatre presents afast-paced mystery-comedy about a series of murders that take placewill a horror movie is being cast; 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays;runs indefinitely; Imperial House Restaurant, 505 Kalmia St., SanDiego; $59.50, price includes four-course dinner; 619-460-2200 ormysterycafe.net.

“Not Now Darling” —- Scripps Ranch Theatrepresents Ray Cooney and John Chapman’s globe-trotting sex farceabout two furriers engaged in lies, deception and intrigue; 8 p.m.Fridays and Saturdays; 2 p.m. Sundays; through June 26; ScrippsRanch Theatre, Alliant University, 10755 Scripps Ranch Blvd., SanDiego; 858-578-7728 or scrippsranchtheatre.org.

“The Odd Couple” —- Curtain Call Companypresents Neil Simon’s comedy about two divorced men who becomemismatched roommates in 1970s New York; opens June 18 and runsthrough June 27; showtimes, 7:30 p.m. Fridays-Sundays; HilltopCenter, 331 E. Elder St., Fallbrook; 760-685-7386 orcurtaincallcompany.com.

“Piaf” Soiree & Show —- Theatrx founderSteve Storc presents a cabaret-style musical on the life of EdithPiaf with appetizers; 6 p.m. Friday through Sunday; Metaphor Cafe,258 E. Second Ave., Escondido; $25; 760-532-1703.

“Private Lives” —- Cygnet Theatre presentsNoel Coward’s witty comedy about a long-divorced couple who end upneighbors while both are honeymooning at a hotel with their secondspouses; previews, Thursday and Friday; opens Saturday and runsthrough July 3; showtimes, 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays and Thursdays; 8p.m. Fridays; 2 and 8 p.m. Saturdays; 2 and 7 p.m. Sundays;Cygnet’s Old Town Theatre, 4040 Twiggs St., San Diego; $17-$42;619-337-1525 or cygnettheatre.com.

“Ridin’ Through That Rainbow: A Tribute to BurtLancaster” —- Escondido actor/playwright Steve Oliverstars in this one-man tribute to the gymnast-turned Oscar-nominatedfilm actor, best known for his roles in “Elmer Gantry” and “FromHere to Eternity”; 7 p.m. Friday, Saturday and June 11 and 12; 2p.m. Sunday and June 13; POWPAC, Poway’s Community Theatre, 13250Poway Road, Poway; $10; 858-679-8085 or powpac.org.

“School for Propaganda: A Living Newspaper”—- San Diego’s Black Kat Theatre presents this original sketchcomedy show featuring a dozen lessons on how to become a propagandaexpert, from Tokyo Rose to the Patriot Act and Santa Claus toglobal warming; 8 p.m. Friday, Saturday and June 11, 12, 18 and 19;pre-show cocktail hour at 7 p.m.; Desi ‘n’ Friends, 2734 LyttonSt., San Diego; ages 21 and up only; $12;blackkattheatre.googlepages.com.

“Senior Follies” —- Christian CommunityTheatre presents a nostalgic song-and-dance revue of music from the’40s to the ’60s; 7 p.m. June 24-26; 6 p.m. June 27; 2 p.m. June 26and 27; Balboa Theatre, 868 Fourth Ave., San Diego; $20-$40;800-696-1929.

“The Show Across the Street” —- The 17thannual Lipinsky Family San Diego Jewish Arts Festival presentsTeatro Punto y Coma’s world premiere comedy about a sequel to”Fiddler on the Roof”; 7:30 p.m. Thursday; 8:45 p.m. Saturday; 5p.m. Sunday; Lyceum Theatre, 79 Horton Plaza, San Diego; $20;619-544-1000 or sdrep.org.

“Smoke on the Mountain” —- Lamb’s PlayersTheatre revives one of its biggest hits from the past, Connie Rayand Alan Bailey’s comedy musical about a bluegrass family band inthe Depression-era South, forced to put on a show in a small-townchurch to raise money for repairs on their broken-down tour bus;7:30 p.m. Thursdays; 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; 4 p.m.Saturdays; 2 p.m. Sundays; through June 27; Lamb’s Players at theHorton Grand Theatre, 444 Fourth Ave., San Diego; $26-$48;6190437-0600 or lambsplayers.org.

“SUDS: The Rocking ’60s Musical” —- StarlightMusical Theatre opens its 64th season with this rollicking lovestory set in a Laundromat and featuring dozens of hits from the’60s; opens June 17 and runs through July 4; showtimes, 8 p.m.Thursdays-Sundays; Starlight Bowl, Balboa Park, 2005 Pan AmericanPlaza, San Diego; $10-$75 (children are free with each paid adulton Thursdays and Sundays); starlighttheatre.org.

“Summer and Smoke” —- New Village ArtsTheatre presents Tennessee Williams’ torrid love story about aminister’s daughter and the hedonistic doctor who lives next door;8 p.m. Thursdays-Saturdays; 3 p.m. Saturdays; 2 p.m. Sundays;through June 20; New Village Arts Theatre, 2787 State St.,Carlsbad; $20-$40; 760-433-3245 or newvillagearts.org.

“The Taming of the Shrew” —- IntrepidShakespeare Co. launches its first full season with agender-bending version of the Shakespearean comedy with a woman inthe role of Petruchio; the play will run in repertory withShakespeare’s rarely produced “King John”; 8 p.m. Thursday; 2 and 7p.m. Sunday; Intrepid Shakespeare at The Theatre Inc., 899 C St.,San Diego; $25, general; $18, seniors, military; $10, students withID; $20 for all Thursday performances; 760-652-5011 orintrepidshakespeare.com.

“The Taming of the Shrew” —- The Old Globe’s2010 Summer Shakespeare Festival features Shakespeare’s comedyabout a fortune-hunting rogue who marries a temperamental woman forher family’s fortune and seeks to kill her with kindness, directedby Ron Daniels and starring Jonno Roberts and Emily Swallow; theplay will run in repertory all summer on the Globe’s outdoor stagewith “King Lear” and “The Madness of George III”; previews, 8 p.m.June 16, 17, 27 and 29; regular shows, 8 p.m. July 7, 8, 11, 17,20, 23, 25, 27, Aug. 4, 6, 7, 12, 13, 17, 20, 22, 27, Sept. 1, 2,9, 10, 15, 18 and 25; also 7 p.m. Sept. 19, 21 and 26; LowellDavies Festival Theatre, Old Globe complex, 1363 Old Globe Way,Balboa Park, San Diego; 619-234-5623 or theoldglobe.org.

“Voice of the Prairie” —- North CoastRepertory Theatre presents John Olive’s epic love story andnostalgic exploration of the early days of radio in America’sheartland through the eyes and memory of an itinerant radiostoryteller; 8 p.m. Thursdays-Saturdays; 2 and 7 p.m. Sundays;through June 20; North Coast Repertory Theatre, 987D Lomas Santa FeDrive, Solana Beach; $36-41; 858-481-1055 or northcoastrep.org.

“The Whipping Man” —- The Old Globe presentsMatthew Lopez’s drama about a Jewish Confederate soldier returningto his childhood home, only to find it in ruins and occupied by hisformer slaves, who are preparing for a Seder; 7 p.m. Sundays,Tuesdays and Wednesdays; 8 p.m. Thursdays-Saturdays; 2 p.m.Saturdays and Sundays; through June 13; Sheryl and Harvey WhiteTheatre, Old Globe complex, Balboa Park, San Diego; $29-$62;619-234-5623 or theoldglobe.org.

AUDITIONS

Editor’s note: Many events require that sheetmusic, cued CDs, resumes or head shots be brought to the audition.It’s suggested those interested in auditioning call for specificinformation.

“Annie” —- Metropolitan Educational TheatreNetwork will host signups for a workshop/production of the musicalabout Little Orphan Annie; sign-ups and first rehearsal, 1 p.m.Saturday; Program includes weekly workshops, rehearsals, andperformances in a professional theatrical setting. All workshopparticipants will be cast in onstage roles; 10925 Morning CreekDrive South, San Diego; 800-961-0194, Ext. 4, met2.org.

“San Diego Can Sing!” —- Local singers areinvited to enter Angel’s Depot’s upcoming singing competition thatwill take place over four Mondays beginning June 21. First-prizewinner receives $5,000 cash and other prizes including permissionto submit a demo CD to Universal Records; second-place winnerreceives $2,000. Entry fee is $200; for details, visitsandiegocansing.org.

“Swallowing Poison, The Rock Musical” —- Theproducers of this musical will be holding auditions for strongvocalists who move well for a workshop and production of this newmusical, that will rehearsed in June and early July with a NorthCounty production in late July; for details, .

ONGOING CLASSES/WORKSHOPS/CAMPS/AUDITIONS

Patio Playhouse Youtheatre Acting Academy —- The Escondidotheater hosts a program for children ages 6 to 16, with instructionin stage presence, music, dance, improv, introduction toShakespeare and character development; 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. June 21-25;201 E. Grand Ave., Kalmia St., Escondido; $150;patioplayhouse.org.

Carlsbad Community Theatre Summer Workshops —- CCT hosts twosummer theatrical workshops for different age groups July 12-23;”Gleek Out,” for ages 10 to 18, is inspired by the Fox TV show”Glee,” where children will participate in a show choirperformance, learning singing, acting and dance techniques for aperformance finale for family; “Hot Diggity Dog,” for ages 6 to 9,is inspired by Elvis Presley where children learn singing, swingdancing, theater games, improvisation as they prepare to perform a’50s-themed show; both workshops run from 9 a.m. to noonMondays-Fridays, July 12-23 at Aviara Oaks Middle School, Carlsbad;$180 tuition; carlsbadcommunitytheatre.com.

Kids Act! Youth Theater workshop —- Six- and 10-week workshopsin self-expression, role-playing and acting are being presented forages 4 to 11 operated by Aleta Barthell, a member of the ScreenActors Guild, Television and Radio Artists Guild and Writers Guildof America; New Village Arts Theatre, 2787B State St., Carlsbad;Barthell also teaches classes for youths ages 4 to 17 at EncinitasCommunity Center, 1140 Oakcrest Park Drive, Encinitas; 760-635-3340or aletabarthell.com.

Encinitas School of Music Flute Choir —- The Encinitas Schoolof Music is seeking flutists of all ages for its flute choirprogram. Musicians should have played for at least two years. Theyear-round program includes clinics, field trips and concerts. Thegroup meets at 7 p.m. Wednesdays. There is a $40 monthly fee (or$10 per session); 775 Orpheus Ave., Encinitas; call Ron Ebel at760-757-3096.

Encinitas School of Music Big Band —- Students who have playedsaxophone, trombone, piano, bass, guitar and drums for at least twoyears are invited to join this Encinitas-based all-ages ensemble;call Jack Hill at 760-612-5299 or visit ww.esom.org.

Positive Action Community Theater free acting classes —- NewEncinitas theater group offers free acting classes for preschool,elementary and teen/adults, from 4:15-6:15 p.m. Saturdays; DanceNorth County, 535 Encinitas Blvd., Encinitas; free;760-436-4869.

Christian Youth Theatre’s Theater for Kids —- Drama classesfor ages 4 to 18 will be presented by CYT in seven locationscountywide. Class enrollment allows youth to audition for CYTmusicals; 800-696-1929.

Premiere for Kids youth acting classes —- Premiere for KidsYouth Theatre, run by Randall Hickman and Douglas Davis, presentsongoing acting classes for youth actors ages 8 to 17; BroadwayTheater, 340B E. Broadway, Vista; premiereforkids.com.

New Village Arts acting classes —- Ongoing acting programfeatures techniques taught at the Actors Studio Drama School,including relaxation and sensory exercises as well as scene study;6 to 9 p.m. Mondays or 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays in Carlsbad;call for fees; 760-439-3784 or newvillagearts.org.

Triple Threat Academy —- This Temecula theater school, foundedby Paul Kehler and Joseph J. Arreola, offers classes in acting,musical theater, vocal training, music theory, dance, stagemanagement, stagecraft and more; 27574 Commerce Center Drive #137,Temecula; 951-693-1017.

Center Stage Senior Theater —- New nonprofit North Countyperforming arts group for seniors is auditioning for members toentertain for special occasions and organizations; seniors who candance, sing, do comedy or have other specialty talents are invitedto contact co-founders Lynnell Nelson and Margaret Olson, who arelongtime dance teachers and experienced performers; 760-941-9211 or760-754-4866.

Teen film/TV acting workshops —- Acting coach Al Vallettaoffers a 12-week acting workshop for actors ages 10 to 17 who wantto pursue a career in film and television. Ongoing classes meetfrom 4 to 6 p.m. Tuesdays at the Star Theatre in Oceanside, andfrom 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. Thursdays at the Rising Stars Studio inSolana Beach. A separate class for older teens meets from 5:30 to7:30 p.m. Thursdays in Solana Beach. Cost is $275 for 12 weeks;760-941-3208.

Actors Workshop Studios —- San Diego acting and auditionsworkshop for film and TV; on-camera training, audition techniques,industry knowledge; weekly in-house auditions with producers,casting directors, agents; actorsworkshopstudios.com.

Christian Youth Theatre acting classes —- CYT holds 10-weekacting classes for children ages 6 to 18; activities includeeducation in acting, singing, dancing and general theater skills;classes beginning in Rancho Bernardo, Solana Beach and Carlsbad;the two-hour classes are held weekly on Tuesdays; call for prices;800-588-0206.

Civic Youth Orchestra —- The nonprofit training program foryoung musicians has a new conductor, Greg Lawrence, and a newrehearsal location at the San Marcos Senior Center, 111 RichmarAve., San Marcos. Lawrence will instruct the Chamber Strings andIntermediate Strings Orchestra. For information, call760-728-1977.

Encinitas Youth Show Choir —- The choir for children ages 6and up, and all ability levels; rehearsals are 4 to 5:30 p.m.Thursdays; Dance Connection, 625 Encinitas Blvd., Suite A,Encinitas; contact Katherine Pupping at 760-717-9249 , or visitencinitasyouthshowchoir.com.

Encinitas School of Music Flute Choir —- Flutists who’veplayed for at least one year are invited to join instructor RonEbel’s program, which includes clinics, field trips and concertsyear-round; the choir practices at 7 p.m. Mondays at 775 OrpheusAve., Encinitas; call Ebel at 760-757-3095.

MiraCosta Oceanside Jazz Orchestra —- MiraCosta College’smusic department is launching a new jazz repertory big band,nicknamed MOJO, under the direction of Steve Torok that willconcentrate on the music of the great big band-era jazz arrangers,including Duke Ellington, Stan Kenton, Woody Herman, Gil Evans andMel Lewis/Thad Jones, along with contemporary composers. The bandwill form in the spring 2010 semester and will hold weeklyrehearsals from 6:30 to 9:15 p.m. Tuesdays; Concert Hall, Building2400, MiraCosta College, 1 Barnard Drive, Oceanside; 760-757-2121,ext. 6438, or contact Torok at .

Music Men chorale and a cappella chorus —- The Palomar PacificMusic Men barbershop harmony chorus is seeking new members for itschoir and a cappella ensemble; no audition required; all male voicetypes welcome; group meets at 7 p.m. Tuesdays; Salvation Armyfacility, 1301 Las Villas Way, Escondido; 760-839-6518.

The Music Men Barbershop Chorus —- The choir is seeking malesingers; auditions will be held at the group’s rehearsals, 7 p.m.Tuesdays; San Marcos Senior Center, 111 Richmar Ave., San Marcos;760-839-6518.

Pacific Coast Harmony —- This men’s barbershop chorus isseeking talented singers who can sing a cappella and in harmony;619-427-6669.

Pacific Women’s Chorus —- Singers are needed for the 2009-10season; choir rehearses on Wednesday evenings in Solana Beach; foran audition, email or call760-846-6184.

Poway Community Symphony Orchestra —- This community orchestrafor ages 18 and up, led this year by University of San Diego andGrossmont College professor Branden Muresan, is seeking newmusicians; no audition necessary; rehearsals are held from 7 to 9p.m. Mondays at Room 501, Bernardo Heights Middle School, 129909Paseo Lucido, Rancho Bernardo; 858-748-5131, ext. 2613.

Rancho Penasquitos Flute Choir —- New members are sought forthe group’s Wednesday evening sessions; all levels of adult fluteplayers are welcome to the choir, led by local musician andrecording artist Bradley Leighton; 858-484-8609 or visitfluteguy.com.

RB Chorale —- The choir led by Pat Bean is seeking members;rehearsals are at 7 p.m. Tuesdays; Westwood Elementary Schoo, 17449Matinal Road, SanDiego; 858-485-7664 or rbchorale.org.

San Diego A Cappella Chorus —- The choir will hold auditionsfor girls ages 11 to 17 in all vocal ranges; the choir rehearsesevery Tuesday in Rancho Bernardo; call for audition appointment,858-717-0262.

San Diego Chorus —- The 100-member women’s a cappella chorusis seeking singers in all voice parts; choir rehearses from6:30-9:30 p.m. Wednesdays in Balboa Park; call 619-685-3385.

San Diego Master Chorale —- Experienced singers are invited toaudition by sitting in on the rehearsals from 7 to 9 p.m. Mondaysat First United Methodist Church, 2111 Camino del Rio South, SanDiego; audition appointments at 858-581-2203.

San Diego North Coast Singers —- The 125-voice youth choralgroup is auditioning boys and girls, grades two to 12, for its fourensembles; auditions by appointment; rehearsals on Tuesdays inEncinitas; call Miel Burnett at 760-944-1866 or visitnorthcoastsingers.com.

San Diego Youth Philharmonic Orchestra —- The advancedensemble is holding auditions for strings, winds, brass andpercussion students up to age 25; rehearsals are from 7 to 9 p.m.Tuesdays at Mt. Carmel High School in Rancho Penasquitos; for anaudition appointment, call 858-673-0217.

San Diego Youth Symphony and Symphonic Orchestra —- Musiciansages 7 to 25 are invited to audition for positions in theorchestra; artistic director Jeff Edmons directs both the YouthSymphony and more advanced Symphonic Orchestra; ensembles rehearseon weekends from September through June; 619-233-3232.

Southern California Sinfonietta —- San Diego-based trainingorchestra for musicians ages 7 to 13 (feeder orchestra for SouthernCalifornia Youth Symphony) is auditioning players of allinstruments; auditions by appointment; rehearsals, 3:30 to 4:30p.m. Sundays; California Institute of Music, 3346 Industrial Court,San Diego; e-mail or858-259-5508.

Southern California Youth Symphony —- San Diego-based youthorchestra conducted by Grammy-winning horn player and conductorWarren Gref is auditioning players of all instruments; auditions byappointment; rehearsals, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Sundays; CaliforniaInstitute of Music, 3346 Industrial Court, San Diego; or 858-259-5508.

Southwest Women’s Chorus —- The Temecula-based communitywomen’s choir is seeking new singers; beginners welcome;music-reading ability desirable but not required; Old Town TemeculaCommunity Theater, 42051 Main St., Temecula; for reservationappointment, call 951-926-4100.

Symphonic orchestra —- The Civic Youth Orchestra is forming anew youth symphony (with strings, woodwinds, brass and percussion)to provide a symphonic experience for music students not yet at theCYO level; rehearsals are from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturdays at PalomarCollege; for audition information, visit sandiegocyo.org orcall Rebecca Washburn, 858-484-9635.

Valley Center-Pauma Community Orchestra —- Adult and youthstring and woodwind players are needed for this chamber ensemble,which will perform works by Bach, Handel, Mozart, Faure and JohnWilliams; meetings are 6:30-8:30 p.m. Thursdays at Valley CenterUpper Elementary School; $70 sign-up fee; 760-749-4218.

Village Presbyterian Church Junior Choir —- Children in gradesone to six are invited to audition for the program for its choirfestivals and musicals; rehearsals, 4:30-5:30 p.m. Sundays; 6225Paseo Delicias, Rancho Santa Fe; 760-739-0706.

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