SAN DIEGO ARTS&CULTURE
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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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• 02/25 - 03/28 - KOOZA by Cirque du Soleil
• 03/30 - 04/04 - Legally Blonde The Musical
• 02/05 - 05/05 - Nature & Me - Preschool Storytime Series
• 04/21 - Monterey Jazz Festival on Tour
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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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San Diego Arts & Culture: 4 venues. 20% off. Endless fun.

4ARTS, a promotion featuring four of San Diego’s most exciting arts organizations, invites you to discover great entertainment at a great value. Thru June only, receive 20% off admissions (discount code ConVis) to Cygnet Theatre, Malashock Dance, Orchestra Nova San Diego, and the Museum of Photographic Arts. Become a Member or Donor now, and receive exclusive 2 for 1 admission for the entire year to explore any of...

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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: "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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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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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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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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Origins in Space

What do race cars and the International Space Station have in common? Want to know the secret to improving your tennis game? Discover these connections and explore how NASA missions and research affect our everyday lives. This new photographic exhibition looks at the scientific accomplishments and technological spin-offs that have resulted from NASA missions. For instance, did you know that NASA research in...

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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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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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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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What's New

The San Diego Museum of Art (SDMA) is proud to present a new exhibition, American Artists from the Russian Empire, October 24, 2009 – January 17, 2010.  SDMA is the only West Coast venue to host this dynamic display of paintings and sculptures from some of the best-known Russian artists who lived and worked in the United States like Louise Nevelson, Jules Olitsky, Mark Rothko and Ben Shahn.  Guests can see a broad range of artistic styles and media that dates back to the 1930s.