ON POINT - October 2010

Swing into Autumn at Friday Night Liberty – October 1

Swing Thing by Ruth Ellen Hoag at the Watercolor Society

Swing into autumn at the FREE monthly Friday Night Liberty open studios and galleries on Friday, October 1 starting at 5 p.m. at NTC Promenade Arts and Cultural District in Liberty Station. Enjoy exhibits in eight galleries, including the 30th International Exhibition at the San Diego Watercolor Society; The Looking Glass Exhibition by artists from St. Madeleine Sophie’s at the NAM Gallery; and the final weekend for "The Whole Thing: Connecting the Dots with James Watts" – the largest Watts exhibit ever in San Diego at the Martha Pace Swift Gallery. The Pat D'Arrigo ARTS Center will feature a show with works by Aimee Jo and ARTS students. The evening also features musical performances at Recreational Music Center, Sophie’s Gallery and the ARTS, A Reason To Survive Gallery. For a full listing of events, visit the Friday Night Liberty page.

Significant Grants Advance Phase II at NTC Promenade

The NTC Foundation received several significant grants in September to advance the eight-building Phase II development of our growing cultural campus, including a major capital grant from the City of San Diego’s Redevelopment Agency and a two-year grant from The Parker Foundation to help support nonprofit organizations in their new venue at NTC Promenade.

With seven buildings complete and open to the public, the NTC Foundation is working to renovate the next eight-building phase of the project starting in early 2011 for an autumn completion. A significant $4 million capital grant from the City of San Diego’s Redevelopment Agency will augment other funds to renovate seven historic Barracks buildings along the North Promenade and the home and gardens at Officer’s Quarters D, one of the four historic homes on Rosecrans Street.

Renovating the buildings is one scope of the project – it’s what happens inside the buildings that is our greater mission to develop a campus where San Diego residents and visitors can be engaged by the work of San Diego’s creative organizations and businesses. The NTC Foundation has received a two-year $100,000 grant from The Parker Foundation that will be used to help subsidize the rents of qualifying nonprofit organizations that want to make their home at NTC Promenade. As we have seen in the first phase of the project, organizations find success at NTC with opportunities to increase earned income and lower operating costs through collaboration. The Parker grant is a challenge grant for which we are seeking matching funds to benefit more nonprofits.

Nonprofits, artists or others seeking to be in residence on our campus in Phase II can contact Executive Director, Alan Ziter, at [email protected] or Leasing Specialist, Sean Giffin, at [email protected]. To make a donation or Legacy Naming Gift, contact Director of Development, Stacy Goodman, at [email protected].

“From Navy Base to Arts Center” Walking Tours Begin October 7

Enjoy a FREE behind-the-scenes walking tour at the historic Naval Training Center and see its transformation into the new NTC Promenade Arts & Cultural District. Tour highlights include Navy history, historic buildings, dance and artist studios, and art galleries. Tours are the first Thursday of each month from 10 to 11:30 a.m. The first tour is on October 7. Meet at the NTC Command Center lobby at 2640 Historic Decatur Road prior to the start time. Call (619) 573-9303 for information.

Events Abound in October

October brings fall, Indian summer and a large number of events to NTC Promenade. They run the gamut from social to fundraising and educational. See below for highlights of the month.
The non-profit community has always had a strong presence:

• Autism Speaks kicks off the month on 10/2 with a 5K in Ingram Plaza and NTC Park.
• St. Madeleine Sophie’s Center has a gift shop here and their Auxiliary meets here as well.
• San Diego Women’s Network and LEAD also meet here in the NTC Command Center.
• Wounded EOD Warrior concludes its 200 mile 2-day charity ride on 10/10 with live music, hands-on military displays, raffles and a “taste of the Cohn Restaurant Group” beginning at noon in Ingram Plaza.
• The Central Promenade will be the location for the 6th Annual Chef Showdown put on by the Center for Community Solutions on the evening of 10/21 in support of Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
• On 10/23, Trinity House will hold its 4th Annual Sleep Out Saturday in Ingram Plaza to benefit the homeless.
• The United Jewish Federation of San Diego County will host an event on 10/28 in the McMillin Companies Event Center celebrating Jewish Heroes.
• NTC Foundation will host the San Diego Regional Chamber of Commerce Circle of Influence reception on 10/26.

Events that draw in the community include:

• The British Car Show on 10/3 in Ingram Plaza;
• Swenson Advisors are among the sponsors of the 3rd Annual Hot Topics Seminar on 10/12 in the McMillin Companies Event Center for professionals from the accounting, financing, legal and business communities;
• Ballast Point Brewery will hold its 14th Anniversary Beer Festival and Charity Event on 10/16 in the North Promenade benefitting our own NTC Foundation; and
• On 10/15, 16 and 17, Nissan will unveil their new electric car, the LEAF™, and offer information and test drives beginning and ending in Ingram Plaza.

Classes and conferences also find us a good location:

• Weight Watchers has classes here three times a week.
• GMAT and LSAT classes regularly take place in the NTC Command Center.
• TechnoPower Marketing’s monthly meeting on social media will take place on 10/5 and focus on Facebook for business use.
• A 3-day conference on Unmanned Systems Interoperability will utilize the McMillin Companies Event Center, NTC Command Center and Legacy Plaza mid-month.

October is a popular month for weddings as it contains the date 10/10/10. There will be 14 wedding ceremonies in the North Chapel, one in Legacy Plaza, a rehearsal dinner in the Rose Garden and 4 receptions.

And lastly, we carry on the rich tradition of NTC as a locale for military related meetings and celebrations. The National Veterans Transitional Service regularly holds its REBOOT sessions and subsequent graduations here. You will also frequently find various meetings with and about the Navy, including the Naval Facilities Engineering Command that finds us a convenient central point.

San Diego Voice Finds its Art

The Voice of San Diego, the online, nonprofit news organization, has added arts coverage to their extensive in-depth and investigative reporting. Kelly Bennett is the Arts Editor and – along with other contributors – writes the “Behind the Scene” column on “The Art and Drama of Making Art in San Diego.” Read Kelly’s latest at www.voiceofsandiego.org.

10News 2010 A-List

Thank you to all of you who took the time to vote for us in Wedding Venue category of the 10News A-List competition. We are proud to announce that we came in a close second in a field of 52 entries! Not bad for our first try – next year we’ll take top prize!

To The Point ...

Oct 1st   Friday Night Liberty
Explore the NTC Promenade Arts & Cultural District and enjoy a FREE evening of art, music, food, drink and exhibits, while supporting local artists and designers. Starting at 5 p.m. Located at 2640 Historic Decatur Road, San Diego, 92106. For more information call (619) 573-9260 or visit the Friday Night Liberty page.

Oct 1st   The Heart of Freedom, an ARTS, A Reason To Survive Gallery Exposition & Benefit
Featuring paintings by ARTS Mentor, Aimee Jo and ARTS students. Live music by Livicated Youth Ensemble (LYE), an ARTS student band. Exposition runs through November 5th. Admission is free. ARTS is located at 2820 Roosevelt Road, Suite 106, San Diego, 92106. For further information go to www.AReasonToSurvive.org or call (619) 297 2787.

Oct 1–30   San Diego Water Color Society 30th Annual International Exhibition
The San Diego Watercolor Society (SDWS) proudly presents 30th Annual International Exhibition. Over 95 paintings created by national and international artists are on display and for sale. Gallery hours are Wednesday through Sunday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is free. The SDWS gallery is located at 2825 Dewey Road, San Diego, 92106. For more information, call (619) 876-4550 or www.sdws.org.

Oct 3rd   31st Annual San Diego British Car Day
This event is hosted by the San Diego British Car Club Council, located at Ingram Plaza across from 2640 Decatur Rd., San Diego, 92106 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The event is free for spectators. For more information, go to http://www.sandiegobritishcarday.org.

Oct 4-11-18-25   The North Chapel Open House
The North Chapel at Liberty Station monthly open houses, Tuesdays from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Located at 2881 Roosevelt Dr., San Diego, 92106. For more information, please visit http://www.thenorthchapel.com.

Oct 5th   Mastering Facebook
TechnoPower Marketing presents a workshop on Mastering Facebook at the NTC Command Center, 2640 Decatur Rd., San Diego, 92106 from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. Tickets start at $79. To RSVP or for additional information, visit the website.

Oct 7th   NTC Historic District Walking Tour - “From Navy Base to Arts District”
See first-hand the transformation of San Diego’s Naval Training Center into NTC Promenade - a new Arts and Cultural District. Enjoy a 90 minute walk through historic Spanish Colonial Revival buildings from the 1920s and 1940s that once trained young men for Navy service and are now home to over 40 artists, galleries, dance companies and more. First Thursday of every month from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Meet at the NTC Command Center, 2640 Historic Decatur Road, San Diego, 92106. For more information, please visit our website or call (619) 573-9260.

Oct 12-15   San Diego Watercolor Society presents Stan Goudey Workshop Exciting Landscapes – Plein Air!
The class will paint the beautiful gardens surrounding SDWS, as well as the nearby boat docks. You’ll develop an intuitive, interpretive approach to painting plein air. The workshop runs from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The SDWS gallery is located at 2825 Dewey Road, San Diego, 92106. For tuition fees or more information, contact (619) 876.4550 or visit their website.

Oct 16th   14th Annual Beer Festival and Charity Event
Ballast Point Brewery presents the 14th Annual Beer Festival with 30+ of their brews on tap and favorites from many other favorite breweries. Tickets are $20 each with 10 taster tickets. Located in the North Promenade, 2695 Truxtun Rd., San Diego, 92106 from 1 to 5 p.m. For more information, visit http://www.ballastpoint.com/14th-anniversary-beer-festival.

Oct 26th   SD Regional Chamber of Commerce Circles of Influence Reception
NTC Promenade is hosting this prestigious group of the top 25% of Chamber membership. Admission is free, but registration is required. McMillin Companies Event Center, 2875 Dewey Road, San Diego, CA 92106 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. To register or for additional information, visit http://www.sdchamber-members.org/CirclesofInfluence.htm.

Be sure to check the NTC Promenade online calendar for all the happenings scheduled.

Please consider making a gift to the NTC Foundation to help us translate the community’s vision for NTC Promenade into a new Arts and Cultural District that will increase the quality of life for all San Diegans.  Donate now!

For information about lease space in the NTC Promenade, contact Leasing Specialist Sean Giffin at [email protected] or 619 573-9304.