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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
• 02/12 - 02/14 - Romeo et Juliet
• 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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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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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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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: "Kid City"

"Kid City" is a bilingual (English and Spanish) exhibition at the Reuben H. Fleet Science Center that includes conveyer belts, air chutes, a factory, grocery store and a telephone booth to teach young visitors (ages five and under) about the wonders of the everyday working world. Throughout the exhibition, tips and strategies are offered on parent-child interaction to encourage children's learning. All the thematic...

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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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IMAX Film: "Amazon"

Follow the Amazon River on a 4,000 mile journey from its source in the high Andes, through the rainforest, and into the majestic Amazon basin. Meet an exotic menagerie of animals, including the jaguar, tapir, pipa toad and sloth. Become part of a “you-are-there” experience with several water creatures, including pink dolphins, electric eels, piranhas and pirarucus—fish that can attain a length of 15 feet and a...

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Exhibition: "Motion Mania"

What’s so important about motion? Motion pervades nature. Everything on the earth experiences motion, from people and plants to spinning tops and moving pictures. Motion leads to change and change holds our attention. The birth of science was rooted in the study of motion. Galileo studied patterns in the ways things fall; Kepler studied the motion of planets; Newton noticed that the apple falling from the tree and...

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Darwin: Evolution|Revolution

Darwin: Evolution/Revolution November 7, 2009 through February 28, 2010 Explore the life and work of Charles Darwin, the biologist whose revolutionary theories on natural selection and evolution changed the face of science forever. This year marks the 200th anniversary of Darwin’s birth and the 150th anniversary of the publishing of On the Origin of Species. In addition to Darwin’s own manuscripts,...

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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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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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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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Exhibition: "Aging For All Ages"

Designed and built by Reuben H. Fleet Science Center staff, "Aging for All Ages" is a permanent exhibition designed for... well, all ages! “Aging for All Ages” explores the aging process with interactive exhibits and demonstrations on how health and lifestyle choices contribute to wellness. The exhibition consists of three sections organized around themes of “Body,” “Mind” and “Community,” 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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