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With two Tony® Award-winning theatres, museums, historic sites and monuments, music, public art, dance, film, galleries, missions and a multitude of other cultural offerings, San Diego is truly a world-class international cultural destination.

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Balboa Park December Nights

12/04 - 12/05

San Diego's favorite kick-off to the holiday season, takes place over two days in Balboa Park. In the spirit of the holidays, participating Balboa Park museums open their doors free of charge from...

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• 12/04 - 12/05 - Balboa Park December Nights
• 11/18 - 11/22 - San Diego Bay Wine & Food Festival
• 11/24 - 01/15 - Annual LEGO Train Exhibit
• 11/10 - 12/20 - Bonnie & Clyde
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Positively Passionate: Arts and Culture in San Diego

It may surprise you to know that there are over 30 museums in San Diego, and that only one of them is dedicated to surfing. Here's just a brief look at why this city by the beach is earning a reputation as a vibrant, culturally rich and culture-loving destination. With 15 museums and 9 theatres and performing arts centers, Balboa Park is San Diego's cultural heart. "The Smithsonian of the West," this beautiful park...

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Cygnet Theatre Company Announces 2009/2010 Season

Cygnet Theatre Company’s Artistic Director Sean Murray and Executive Director Bill Schmidt are excited to announce the slate of plays selected for the 2009/2010 Season. Cygnet’s seventh season is a line up of productions celebrating an eclectic range of stories about strong individuals. The entire season will be presented at Cygnet’s new home, the recently renovated Old Town Theatre as Cygnet says a sad goodbye...

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Lamb’s Players Theatre Announces 2010 Season

Producing Artistic Director Robert Smyth has announced Lamb’s Players Theatre’s 2010 Coronado Season. The lineup will begin in February with An Inspector Calls, J.B. Priestley’s compelling tale of human connection and moral responsibility.  It will continue with Norman Corwin’s riveting look at the Lincoln-Douglas debates, The Rivalry, Mary Chase’s endearing classic comedy Harvey, Jon Lorenz and Colleen...

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Lux Art Institute Awarded Prestigious LEED Green Building Certification

Lux Art Institute announced today that it has been awarded LEED® (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certification, established by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) and verified by the Green Building Certification Institute (GBCI). LEED is the nation’s preeminent program for the design, construction and operation of high performance green buildings. The recognition makes Lux  the first...

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Old Town San Diego Historical Sites and Museums

Visit original and reconstructed buildings that illustrate the ambiance of 1800’s San Diego in Old Town. Old Town San Diego is considered the "birthplace" of California, and today the historic buildings and museums allow you to "go back in time" and visit California's history firsthand. Visitor Center   A look at San Diego’s beginnings. Take advantage of free guided walking tours Hours: W-Su...

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San Diego Comedy Clubs

One of the best ways to start smiling is through laughter. Visiting one of the many comedy clubs is an easy way to  one of the easiest way to tickle your funny bone and get a jump start on the millions of moments you'll spend smiling in San Diego.   National Comedy Theater 3717 India Street  (619)295-4999  Improvisational comedy and interactive entertainment appropriate for...

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Exhibition: "San Diego's Water: From Source to Tap"

"San Diego's Water: From Source to Tap: is an exciting exhibition on water distribution and conservation in San Diego County. Interactive elements include an opportunity for visitors to view the sources of San Diego's water, and the methods of delivering and processing this vital resource. This exhibition was Co-Funded by the Hans & Margaret Doe Charitable Trust and the City of San Diego Water Department & San...

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Quint: Three Decades of Contemporary Art

Sustainability of the art world is based on the concerted effort of a collective commonwealth of museums, galleries, auction houses and art collectors, all linked together by a common thread - the art and the artist. “Quint: Three Decades of Contemporary Art”, a survey of artists shown by Quint Contemporary Art, will explore how the vision of one local gallery has contributed to the commonwealth and document the...

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The Berkeley, a Rare Treasure

The Berkeley, a Rare Treasure! A California Historic Landmark and National Historic Landmark. One of the crown jewels of the San Diego Maritime Museum's fleet of historic ships is the ferry Berkeley. Built in 1898, it hauled countless passengers across the bay between San Francisco and Berkeley. The 1936 completion of the Oakland Bay Bridge signaled the end of passenger services on the ferry just three years...

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La Jolla Music Society Announces Their 2009-10 Season

  La Jolla Music Society President and Artistic Director Christopher Beach announces the Society’s 41st Season of performances opening Saturday, October 17, 2009 and running through May 21, 2010 with 24 diverse performances in four different venues.  Among the Society’s regular series: the Celebrity International Orchestra, Revelle Chamber Music, Frieman Family Piano, Dance, Jazz and Discovery Series,...

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Veterans Museum and Memorial Center's Newest Exhibit

The Veterans Museum and Memorial Center partnered with the Japanese American Historical Society of San Diego to present a new exhibit: "Japanese Americans in the Military." This exhibit tells the stories of military members of Japanese descent and includes materials from World War I through the Gulf Wars. Additional events will include a film series and panel discussions to explore how the experiences of Japanese...

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Visual Arts & Museums

Spring is an exciting time for local museums and visual arts organizations, as glamourous photography, culturally-diverse film and art, and inspired crafts inspire San Diego audiences. San Diego Museum of Art The San Diego Museum of Art in Balboa Park will be the first West Coast venue for a major national touring exhibition of the contemporary photographer Annie Leibovitz. From February 10-April 22, 2007, Annie...

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Art Abounds at the Annual Gaslamp Art Showcase

For those with an artistic hunger, the Gaslamp Quarter offers the perfect recipe to quench your creative cravings. The Gaslamp Art Showcase exhibits beautiful artwork from more than 150 artists. The event is comprised of three distinctive art shows. The Reflection Art Show is a great gathering of local artists. Under the historic Gaslamp Quarter archway, Fifth Avenue comes to life with the works of painters,...

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San Diego Soundscape Artist Bios

Download Music | Artist Bios | San Diego Music History | Venues The San Diego music scene comes alive in this double CD featuring an Amplified and Unplugged offering of up-and-coming San Diego bands.

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La Jolla Playhouse Announces New World-Premiere Musical: Bonnie & Clyde

La Jolla Playhouse has annoucned the addition of the world-premiere musical Bonnie & Clyde, to its 2009-10 season, replacing The Big Time. This production features music by Frank Wildhorn (Jekyll & Hyde, The Scarlet Pimpernel), lyrics by Tony Award-winner Don Black (Sunset Boulevard, Song and Dance), book by Ivan Menchell (The Cemetery Club, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang), and direction by Jeff Calhoun (Deaf...

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What's New

Cirque du Solei returns to the Del Mar Fairgrounds in San Diego’s North County with a dazzling new show, KOOZA, February 25 – March 28, 2010.  Telling the story of The Innocent, a melancholy loner in search of his place in the world, KOOZA transforms the circus traditions of acrobatics and clowning into a breathtaking and colorful performance.