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San Diego Art + Sol says it all - arts, culture, and plenty of sunshine! 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 year-round, vibrant cultural destination.

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• 02/01 - 02/28 - San Diego Museum Month: Half-Off Admission
• 02/25 - 03/28 - KOOZA by Cirque du Soleil
• 02/20 - 02/21 - 28th Annual San Diego Chinese New Year Fair
• 02/13 - San Diego Brazil Carnaval
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A Photo Friendly Tour of Balboa Park

Balboa Park is one of the most widely photographed destinations in San Diego, and for good reason: It’s simply stunning! Created in 1868 as a 1,200 acre overlook of the ambitious project that relocated San Diego’s business and political center to its current location, the lush landscaped beauty, with its art and cultural institutions and green-space is the largest urban cultural park in the United States and...

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Tweetless Teen Tours

So you are planning a vacation with your teens and want to be sure they do more than lay on the beach and text their friends back home. Consider an arts and culture tour designed with them in mind. Most all San Diego arts organizations have special programs designed for ages 11-17. To make it more fun, hop on the Old Town Trolley and make the tour itself an adventure. When the ride is as fun as the destination, your...

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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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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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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: "So WATT! An Illuminating Look at Energy"

“So WATT! An Illuminating Look at Energy” is a hands-on exhibition that examines San Diego’s growing demand for electricity and lets visitors explore electricity production, alternative sources of energy, and basic conservation strategies people can try at home and at work. Made possible by grants from San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E) and Shell Trading with additional support from the Kenneth T. and Eileen L....

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Artist Call for Entries for 7th Wine & Food Festival

The San Diego Bay Wine & Food Festival, Southern California’s largest wine and food festival scheduled for November 17-21, announced today its Featured Artist call for entries. Each year, one artist is chosen as the Festival’s Featured Artist, with the winning entry used as the basis in creating the overall look and feel of the event’s marketing collateral and official Festival poster, said Michelle Metter, the...

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IMAX Film: "Under the Sea"

"Under the Sea", a stunning IMAX® adventure, transports moviegoers to some of the most exotic and isolated undersea locations on Earth, including South Australia, the Great Barrier Reef, and the Coral Triangle islands of Papua New Guinea and Indonesia, allowing them to experience face-to-face encounters with some of the most mysterious creatures of the sea. It offers a uniquely inspirational and entertaining way to...

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A, B, SEA Club for Tots at Birch Aquarium at Scripps

The A, B, SEA Club at Birch Aquarium at Scripps Institution of Oceanography, UC San Diego, introduces the ocean world to children ages 4 and younger by featuring sea animals in interactive one-day programs designed for early childhood learners. Each class includes aquarium exhibits, live animal encounters and a free-play experience. Families and playgroups are welcome. Pre-registration is required for all programs:...

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Young Scientists

"Young Scientists" is a hands-on preschool science program offered by the Reuben H. Fleet Science Center. This program provides informal learning experiences that support and enhance exploration, create excitement, and facilitate scientific discoveries. Each session consists of four weeks of developmentally appropriate science-related topics. Young scientists begin each class by exploring the science center...

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‘SEA Days’ program for families at Birch Aquarium

Experience Science, Exploration and Adventure for the whole family through a new program at Birch Aquarium at Scripps! SEA Days brings cutting edge Scripps Institution of Oceanography research to visitors of all ages. Monthly events focus on current ocean topics with hands-on exploration, special activities and a chance to interact with Scripps Oceanography scientists. SEA Days also provides an ideal venue for...

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Hablamos Artes y Cultura

Imagine watching an IMAX film about the Amazon at the Reuben H. Fleet Science Center…in Spanish! Or gaining a deeper appreciation for an artist’s vision at the San Diego Museum of Art through bi-lingual text accompanying an exhibition. San Diego arts and culture organizations take their proximity to the border and strong ties to Mexico to heart and create a welcoming environment for Latino visitors and...

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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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Senior Mondays

Education Programs, IMAX® Films and Exhibit Galleries for $6! The first Monday of every month, seniors 65 and better can enjoy the Science Center exhibits, an IMAX film and educational programming for only $6! No coupons or additional discounts accepted. Join scientists from around the county to learn about a variety of topics as they share the latest information in a friendly and exciting environment. Each...

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What's New

The Tony Award®-winning La Jolla Playhouse presents Aurélia’s Oratorio, February 3 – 28, 2010.  Starring Aurélia Thierrée, the musical presents a dazzling display of stage illusion, surprises, tricks and transformations as Aurélia takes the audience to a realm where dreams come to life and the impossible happens before everyone’s eyes. 

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