ON POINT - February 2011
Make A Date with Art at Friday Night Liberty
It’s February and love is in the air. What better time to “Make a Date with Art” than at Friday Night Liberty Open Galleries & Studios on February 4 starting at 5 p.m. Several new exhibits and ‘meet the artist’ events are scheduled including the Opening Night of Chris Pantaloeni’s Audition photo exhibit at Dance Place, an Artist’s Reception for Chinese master sculptor Xiaoye Sun along with Chinese Infusion Music at pulse gallery, an Artist’s Reception with Jeanne Lyons Butler and Dominie Nash (Still from Life, left) at their opening of Counterpoint at the Visions Art Museum, and much more. A complete schedule is at www.NTCPromenade.com/what.php or 619-573-9300.
Luce Auditorium Community Forum to Showcase Proposed Designs
The La Jolla Light recently asked John Malashock “If you could snap your fingers and have it done, what might you add, subtract or improve in the area?” John’s response, “Luce Auditorium! Malashock Dance is now located at Liberty Station in Dance Place San Diego, a facility I helped conceive. Right next door to the dance building is an auditorium with beautiful designs to be renovated into three performance spaces for dance and film. It would become our home theater, house numerous film festivals, and bring Liberty Station to life as a true destination for the arts.” The public is invited to a Community Forum to meet NTC Promenade architect Chris Bittner and see proposed designs for transforming Luce into a new Performing Arts and Cinema Center on Tuesday, February 15 at 6 p.m. in the NTC Command Center, 2640 Historic Decatur Rd. For the entire article on Malashock Dance, link to La Jolla Light.
Land Use Society to Honor NTCF CEO Pam Hamilton Lester
The San Diego Chapter of Lambda Alpha International (LAI) will present its prestigious Crystal Globe Award to Pam Hamilton Lester, NTC Foundation President & CEO, at its Annual Dinner in February. The award is being presented in recognition of her achievements in the successful renaissance of downtown San Diego’s commercial and residential neighborhoods, and her dedication to transforming the former Naval Training Center’s historic core into a home for arts, culture and nonprofit organizations.
Hamilton Lester’s background in land use began at the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) in Washington, DC and Los Angeles. Locally she was Director of Housing and Redevelopment for the City of La Mesa and joined the City of San Diego’s Centre City Development Corporation (CCDC) in 1982, serving as President from 1988 to 1994 and Senior Vice President until 2006. Hamilton Lester has been the President and CEO of the NTC Foundation since October 2007, where she oversees all aspects of the transformation of 27 historic buildings into the civic, arts & culture district called NTC Promenade.
Lambda Alpha International is a global honorary society for the advancement of land economics by facilitating the interaction of members who have distinguished themselves in their professions, their communities and through academic achievements.
Recovery on the Horizon
Hospitality industry experts and pundits are projecting recovery ahead for the San Diego tourism and events industry. After two dismal years, 2010 finally gave San Diego a glimpse of better times ahead. And though not yet out of the woods, 2011 looks like America's finest city will continue this upward trend. The Venues of NTC Promenade were able to hold our own and even fared better than the industry standard and we look forward to continued growth. The following indicators are cited for the optimism:
- Recession-weary travelers as well as locals finally began to open their wallets for more than bare necessities;
- Following suit, corporations, associations and non-profits began to schedule the meetings and events they have delayed for so long;
- Comic-Con decided to stay in San Diego AND Best of San Diego decided to stay at NTC Promenade;
- Gaps in the calendar of the convention center AND the Venues of NTC Promenade are filling in; and
- Hotel revenue is rising as is the revenue generated by the Venues of NTC Promenade.
San Diego County tourism and hospitality leaders say 2011 will likely play out as the second year of a three-year recovery. But we’re very happy with these words of encouragement after the lean times we’ve been through.
If you are ready to schedule that celebration, fundraiser, performance or conference, we invite you to call the Venues of NTC Promenade at 619-573-9260 or check out the website at www.NTCPromenade.com.
To The Point ...
Feb 1 Ongoing San Diego Fine Art Society
San Diego Fine Art Society's Pulse Gallery showcases Alexander Salazar Fine Art, the exclusive US representative of Chinese master sculptor Xiaoye Sun. The gallery is located at 2820 Dewey Road, SD 92106. For more information visit www.sdfas.org.
Feb 1 Ongoing Dance Classes and Cardio Training Offered at Dance Place San Diego
Looking for dance classes for adults or kids? Dance Place San Diego has various instructors in all disciplines of dance and cardio training. View current classeson our online events calendar. Contact the individual instructor listed on the site for details regarding class participation, registration and costs.
Feb 1, 8, 15, 22 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., SD 92106. For more information please visit http://www.thenorthchapel.com.
Feb 2 – 26 San Diego Watercolor Society "Passion for Paint"
The San Diego Watercolor Society (SDWS) proudly presents “Passion for Paint”. Approximately 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, SD 92106. For more information call 619-876-4550 or www.sdws.org.
Feb 3 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 recruits for Navy service and are now home to over 40 artists, galleries, dance companies and more. First Thursday of every month from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Meet at the NTC Command Center, 2640 Historic Decatur Road, SD 92106. For more information please visit www.NTCPromenade.com or call 619-573-9260.
Feb 4 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, SD 92106. For more information call 619-573-9260 or visit our website.
Feb 4 - 28 Sophie's Gallery & Gift Shop NTC presents "Gotta Have Heart: Asian Fusion"
Join us for our annual Valentine celebration featuring Asian-inspired art, jewelry and scrolls by the artists of Sophie's Gallery. Reception on First Friday, Feb 4, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Admission is free. Enjoy wine and hors d'oeuvres and traditional Japanese music. Sophie's Gallery & Gift Shop NTC is located at 2960 Historic Decatur Road, SD 92106 and is open Tuesday through Sunday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. For further information call 619‐578‐2207 or visit www.stmsc.org.
Feb 7 – 10 San Diego Watercolor Society Workshop with Linda Doll
Seeing the Light: The focus of this workshop will be seeing, understanding and capturing sunlight, shade and shadow, along with basic controls of abstract design and the inventive use of color. Cost for Members is $450 and Non-Members is $490. For more information and to register visit our website.
Feb 12 – 13 San Diego Watercolor Society Workshop with Shuang Li
My Ways With Watercolor: This two-day workshop is designed to help anyone just starting off in watercolor painting, or wants to develop more sophisticated watercolor skills. Cost for Members is $150 and Non-Member is $175. For more information and to register visit the website.
Feb 12 – 13 38th Annual California Open Wildlife Art Festival & Decoy Carvers Competition
More than 150 artists and carvers from parts of the United States, Canada and Japan will compete for awards and exhibit their work at NTC Promenade, Corky McMillin Event Center, 2875 Dewey Road, SD 92106. Ample free parking. Show hours are from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. both Saturday and Sunday. The public is invited. Entry donation is $5, children under 12 are free. The event is sponsored by Pacific Southwest Wildlife Arts, Inc. For more information contact Shandel Gamer, Artist Coordinator at 619-562-5791 or view the website.
Feb 18 America's Next Top Model – Cycle 17 - Open Casting Call
Think you have what it takes to be America’s next top model? If you are between the ages of 18-27 years old and 5’7” or above, you are invited to this open casting call. From 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. at NTC Promenade , 2875 Dewey Road, SD 92106. To view eligibility requirements and download an application, visit the website.
Feb 27 Talmadge Art Show
Meet more than 60 artists who will be showcasing and selling their work, including reverse glass painter Lynn Leahy, metalsmith Matthew Cirello and metal sculptor Cynthia Santos. Wearable art includes shawls fashioned by Bonnie Bowman, skirts by Marcia Bloom, silk flowers by Erica Batchelder, hats by Debbie Lawrence and sweaters by Barbara de Jounge. Wonderful one of a kind beads by Mingo & Asho and Cornelia Jarst. Incredible jewelry by Adrian Arango, Karen Hung, Vicki Leon, Linda DaPra and Eileen Sirota. Functional clay artists include Elly Dotseth and Jackson Gray. Glass blown by John Gibbons and watermedia by Helen Shafer Garcia. The show will be held in the Corky McMillin Companies Event Center, 2875 Dewey Rd, SD 92016. Hours are 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. www.Talmadgeartshow.com.
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.