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Friday, May 22nd, 2026
Good morning, Escondido. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 22nd of May.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Escondido's Museum at the California Center for the Arts presents Field Notes on Memory – an exhibition of works by 2025 – 26 artists-in-residence including Farshid Bazmandegan, Tony M. Bingham, and Helena Westra, running June 6 through August 16 with an opening reception Saturday, June 6 from 4 – 6 p.m. The Vista Press
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ A letter to the editor said Canary Island Date Palms are dying in Escondido from Fusarium Wilt and the South American Palm Weevil, and it urged residents and contractors to sterilize their tools with a bleach solution and adjust fertilizer practices to curb the spread. Escondido Times-Advocate
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ On Friar Podcast, NBC 7’s Darnay Tripp and Derek Togerson reviewed the Padres’ Wednesday series finale against the Dodgers, noting Tatis’ ongoing slump and strong plays from his teammates — the episode is available for local listeners. NBC San Diego
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Hidden City Sounds: Sara Petite Performance and Line Dance Classes
7-10 p.m. — California Center for the Arts, Escondido — Free entry — Experience the original sound of outlaw country with Sara Petite and join free line dance lessons prior to the show.
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The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit in Concert
3-6 p.m. — California Center for the Arts, Escondido — $30-$36 — Experience a grand choral symphony featuring music from the iconic film trilogy performed by a large ensemble.
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The Addams Family Musical
7:00 – 9:30 p.m. — The Grand | Ritz Theater — Adults: $25, Child (12 & Under): $20 — A delightfully dark, hilariously twisted musical escapade.
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