ON POINT - March 2013
A Free Night of Art, Music & Dance at Friday Night Liberty – March 1
Creativity is in full bloom at our March 1 Friday Night Liberty of free open studio, gallery, museums, live performances and delicious dining. Wander, explore and enjoy new exhibitions at Pulse Gallery, Women’s Museum of California, and Casa Valencia presents three new female artists from Baja. Also new works at Monique Straub Studio/Gallery and Visions Art Museum with their latest acquisition Playing with a Full Deck- a clever “deck of cards” made of quilts. Don’t miss an exclusive performance from Malashock Dance and live music at the Recreational Music Center. A full Program is available at: www.ntclibertystation.com/what.php
Welcome New Resident Groups at NTC
The NTC Arts & Culture District is pleased to welcome our newest Resident Groups:
| Studio Window, Anversa, Italy by Adele Richert |
Atelier de Voyages, the studio of artist Adele Richert, a painter and jewelry maker who relocated here from the Bay Area two years ago. She moved her studio from downtown to NTC because she wanted a place where she could engage the public and share her work with more people. Look for Adele upstairs in Barracks 15. www.atelierdevoyages.com
National Comedy Theatre is San Diego's acclaimed improv comedy show and longest running show in the history of the city. At their Improv Training Center at NTC they will offer students the opportunity to study improvised comedy with members of the professional cast. They offer adult classes for all levels of experience as well as classes for kids and teens. Check them out in Building 176. www.nationalcomedy.com
Pachis is an art studio for kids offering workshops based on an original curriculum, that help children develop a better sense of self and the world around them through art. The studio also offers open art studio hours, seasonal art camps and special events. In addition Pachis sells specialty wrapping paper, stationary and art products handmade by local artists, as well as being a gallery where artist of all skill levels have the opportunity to exhibit and sell their artwork. Find them downstairs in Building 201 next to Solare Ristorante. www.mypachis.com
Melissa Lu Photography - Melissa is a photographer who specialized in New Born Photo Shoots; previously she would visit the home of the family but now her business has expanded so much she is moving into a studio in Barracks 19. She has been a jewelry maker for 5+ years, with sales internationally. www.melissalu.com
Inspirations Gallery - Located in Barracks 16 and run by local art advocate Jill Hall, Inspirations Gallery will host the work of artists from San Diego County including solo exhibitions and juried group shows. Inspirations will also host small talk and workshops exploring artist’s work and artistic processes.
“Inocente” and Arts Education Big Winners on Oscar Night
San Diego cheered loudly on Oscar night when it was announced that “Inocente” had won for Best Documentary Short. Those of us at NTC had seen the once homeless young artist Inocente Izucar blossom at ARTS: A Reason to Survive, where she had her first Gallery show, and where she did much of her art work. But it was also the important role the arts play in children’s lives that also won that night when First Lady Michelle Obama spoke eloquently about arts programs for children.
At the end of the broadcast, the First Lady said, “[The arts] are especially important for young people. Every day they engage in the arts, they learn to open their imaginations and dream just a little bigger and to strive every day to reach those dreams.”
Enriching children’s lives through the arts is something that happens every day at NTC. Many of our Resident Groups offer classes, workshops, performances and training programs in music, dance, art, theater, playwriting and more.
The winning film “Inocente” is also a victory for arts education. It’s the story of a 15-year-old girl who refuses to let her dream of becoming an artist be stifled by her life as a homeless family for nine years. Inocente was introduced to the arts through programs at ARTS: A Reason to Survive, founded by Matt D’Arrigo, which uses therapeutic arts programming, arts education and college and career pathways to success for youth facing adversity.
We’re proud to have Inocente’s Emoo cow from the Cow Parade on display at NTC in Building 201, next to Solare Ristorante. And to have hosted her first gallery show. Congratulations to Inocente, and to our friends at ARTS on this most remarkable achievement…..and to all our NTC Resident Groups who are changing lives each day at NTC. For more information about classes and workshops at all our NTC Resident Groups, especially for children, go to www.NTCLibertyStation.com For more information on ARTS: A Reason to Survive, visit their website at http://www.areasontosurvive.org/ To watch the film “Inocente” go to http://www.mtv.com/videos/inocente/1702321/playlist.jhtmlMother’s Day Gift Idea- A Rosebush Tribute in the Stockdale Garden
Honor your loved one with a gift that symbolizes unshakable love, commitment, trust and perseverance. Celebrate your mother, wife, sister or daughter with a delicate rosebush in the Sybil Stockdale Rose Garden. A perfect gift for Mother’s Day, an Anniversary or Wedding Present. Only 110 plaque positions are available; a gift of $500 will inscribe a beautiful rose bush in the Sybil Stockdale Rose Garden; a gift that will bloom for a lifetime. Order Here to Dedicate yours today!
Picnic Season is on the Horizon – Book Yours Now @ NTC
With spring right around the corner, picnicking is back on the radar. Picnics & BBQs have a long history of drawing family and friends together for a day of unity and camaraderie. For companies, picnics are a great way to promote team building, increase morale and renew employee enthusiasm.
Selecting the perfect location for that outdoor celebration can be challenging with all the new regulations on public locations. So why not bring your group to NTC Venues where you can enjoy the fresh breezes, the green grass and be free of the rules for public parks? We have plenty of free parking and you can enjoy a beer with your staff and friends.
For more information, call one of our Event Sales Managers at 619-573-9260 and check out our website at www.NTCVenues.com.
Historic North Chapel at NTC Hosts Memorable Events
There’s only one building in the NTC Historic District that stands out from among the rest thanks to its distinctive white color among a sea of Navy tan: the Historic North Chapel. Built in 1942, it served as a place of worship for thousands of Naval Training recruits and servicemen. When the Navy base was decommissioned in 1997 the chapel evolved into a very special event venue open to the public but with decades of memories.
Fully restored, the Spanish Colonial Revival-style chapel is known as “The Most Charming and Historic Setting in San Diego” and boasts:
- Wooden hand-carved pews, pulpit and vaulted ceiling beams
- The original Rodgers pipe organ in full working order as well as a Baby Grand Piano
- The majestic Grand Symphony Carillon Bells
- Priceless Fred Wieland stained glass windows depicting Naval as well as biblical scenes
- More than 300 seats in the principal room and 40 in the smaller chapel
- A newly added state-of-the-art sound and lighting system
- Plenty of free parking
To The Point ...
March 1 Friday Night Liberty at NTC
Friday Night Liberty is a night of free open studio, gallery, museums with live performances and delicious dining. Enjoy new exhibitions at Pulse Gallery, Women’s Museum of California, and Casa Valencia presents three new female artists from Baja. New works also at Monique Straub Studio/Gallery and Visions Art Museum with their latest acquisition Playing with a Full Deck- a clever “deck of cards” made of quilts. Don’t miss an exclusive performance from Malashock Dance and live music at the Recreational Music Center.
March 7 Creations in Chocolate
San Diego Youth Services presents the 7th Annual Creations in Chocolate event, once again profiling the best in local skilled Chocolatiers. This culinary delight brings delicious food, beautiful sounds of jazz, and champagne and wine paired to delectable chocolate, as well as special guest Monique Henderson, two-time Olympic Gold Medalist in Track & Field 2004 & 2008. Guests indulge in the ultimate desserts all while raising much needed funds for San Diego’s homeless, abused and at-risk youth! For more information, please visit the http://www.sdyouthservices.org/ or email [email protected].
March 9th Playing with a Full Deck Opening Reception - Visions Art Museum
Playing with a Full Deck is coming to Visions Art Museum: Contemporary Quilts + Textiles with an opening reception on March 9, 2013. This iconic collection of 54 contemporary quilts by leading American textile artists received support from the Smithsonian Museum and opened at the Smithsonian American Art Museum’s Renwick Gallery in 1995. It runs through May 19, 2013 at Visions Art Museum. www.visionsartmuseum.org
March 20 AMA Cause Conference
American Marketing Association’s 15th Annual Cause Conference brings together both for-profit and nonprofit professionals at the largest cause partnership event on the West Coast. This year’s conference focuses on the intersection of purpose and profit and how creating meaningful partnerships between nonprofit and for profit organizations leads to sustainable value. If you’re a business professional looking for new ways to strengthen your brand and grow your business, or a non-profit professional looking to increase brand awareness and attract corporate partners, mark your calendars. You don’t want to miss this! For more information: http://sdama.org/cause-conference-3/.
March 21-23 and March 29-30 Dog Agility Trials
The American Kennel Club (AKC) hosts Dog Agility Trials on the North Promenade from 8:30-5:00. See four legged friends tackled obstacles, reach new heights and show why they are mans’ best friend.
Be sure to check the NTC at Liberty Station 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 at Liberty Station 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 NTC at Liberty Station, contact Leasing Specialist Sean Giffin at [email protected] or 619-573-9304.