Escondido, CA – March 13, 2020 – In response to Governor Newson’s recommendation from the California Department of Public Health to postpone large gatherings, as well as the issued orders prohibiting all public and private “largegatherings” from the San Diego Public Health Officer, the California Center for the Arts, Escondido is canceling or postponing all events with expected attendance over 250 people now through March 31st with more details to come.
The Center would like to express its gratitude to our patrons, volunteers, staff, and artists for the grace and understanding as the Center manages its response to the COVID-19 outbreak.You and your safety are important to us.
These key events are canceled/postponed:
– Best of Broadway (March 13 & 14)
– Coeur de Cuisine (March 15)
– Second Saturday’s Art Classes (March 15)
– Oregon State Event (March 15)
– NSDCAR Event (March 18)
– smART Festival (March 21)
– USAF Band Concert (March 23)
– Musica en la Plaza (March 27)
– Sikh Foundation Event (March 29)
– First Wednesdays (April 1)
– Joan Osborne // The Weepies (April 3)
– Stone Brewery Event (April 27)
– North County Oral Facial Surgery Conference
– Rainbow Dance Competition
Staff at the Center are working to put together contingency plans with our various artists, vendors, volunteers, and staff. We expect to have further announcements about cancelations/postponedevents and will continue to update our website and social media. We are currently receiving hundreds of emails and calls regarding events and are doing our best to respond. We thank you for your patience!
– Patrons who purchased tickets through our Box Office for Whose Live Anyway or Best of Broadway should receive an email with details about the postponement. Only our Box Office staff canaddress ticket order questions. The Box Office hours are Tuesday – Saturday 12–6 PM and Sunday 12–5 PM and can be reached at 1-800-988-4253 or by e-mailing info@artcenter.org. We cannot be responsible for refunding tickets sold through third parties.
– Participants/Patrons for Rainbow Dance Competition should contact their representative at Rainbow with any questions.
SMALL EVENTS
Smaller private events may be happening as scheduled and social distancing is encouraged. Please contact the event organizer to confirm as this situation is changing rapidly. Per the CaliforniaDepartment of Public Health. Patrons who are at high risk for severe illness, or at risk of exposure (recent travel to affected areas) should avoid attending gatherings of more than 10 people.
For small events that are continuing, the Center has implemented preventive measures in line with the recommendations of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and other healthagencies. As a precautionary measure we have:
– Heightened daily disinfection practices across campus
– Added hand sanitization stations across campus
– Made pro-active changes to food service to minimize contact
– Shared guidance with staff, artists, volunteers, and vendors who serve our patrons
The California Center for the Arts, Escondido is committed to the safety of our patrons, artists, employees, volunteers, and community members. As such, we are closely monitoring the developingoutbreak of the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) and communicating updates to our community.
About California Center for the Arts, Escondido
With a mission of bringing people together to discover, create and celebrate the arts, California Center for the Arts, Escondido is the cultural center of North San Diego County.
The Center’s unique campus includes a 1,523-seat concert hall, a 404-seat theater, a contemporary art museum, art and dance studios, and a full-service conference center with meeting andbanquet facilities. The Center also runs an extensive education program and produces free community events.
The Center is located at 340 N. Escondido Blvd. in Escondido. The Ticket Office can be reached at (800) 988-4253. Tickets can also be purchased online. To learn more, including performancedates, times, and ticket information, visit artcenter.org.
