ON POINT - April 2011

Friday Night Liberty Gets Jazzy April 1!

With longer days of sunlight Friday Night Liberty gets jazzy on April 1 with a FREE outdoor jazz concert by the Mar Vista Viking Jazz Band fountain side in Luce Court at NTC Promenade. This 17-member jazz ensemble features young musicians with a history of accolades from performances around California, having performed in many jazz festivals and at Disneyland.    Free performance begins at 5:30pm….and dancing is encouraged. Other highlights include: distinctive hand-made jewelry at the ARTS Gallery; spring looks for women and girls at fiveloaves, twofish; exhibits in 7 other galleries - and of course - chocolate, wine and appetizers! A complete schedule is at our Friday Night Liberty webpage or (619) 573-9320.

Healthy Minds and Bodies at NTC Promenade

There are more than just healthy minds being exercised with creativity at NTC Promenade. We also have a number of Resident Groups that offer fitness classes and programs with some of the region’s leading professional instructors that help make for healthy bodies, including Capoeira Brasil, Pilates by the Bay, Point Loma Fitness and U.S. Karate Academy in Building 176 and Performing Arts and Athletic Restorative Training Specialists, Walkabout International, and numerous classes at Dance Place San Diego. Click through these links to find out more about classes and programs.

Welcome Yellow Book Road Children's Books to NTC Promenade

Literary arts come to NTC Promenade with the grand opening of Yellow Book Road Children’s Books in Barracks 19 on May 7. Voted the #1 Bookstore in San Diego for the past three years, Yellow Book Road is a bookstore created by parents and teachers. Moving from La Mesa, where they have been since 1986, the store is one-of-a-kind in San Diego County and the largest bookstore specializing in children’s books, young adult novels and teacher resource material. They also schedule regular book talks and special events. Owners Ann and David Diener look forward to welcoming families to their new store. Learn more at Yellow Book Road.

Purchase a Rosebush Tribute for Your Loved One this Mother's Day

Honor your loved one this Mother’s Day with a gift that recognizes unshakable love, commitment, trust and perseverance – dedicate a beautiful rosebush in the Sybil Stockdale Rose Garden at NTC Promenade by Friday, April 15!

The NTC Foundation offers you a special opportunity to dedicate a beautiful rosebush in the Sybil Stockdale Rose Garden at NTC Promenade in the heart of the new arts and cultural district at Liberty Station…a new destination that itself is blooming into a San Diego landmark.

A commemorative plaque with your personal message will be implanted adjacent to your designated rosebush.  Your donation of $500 to the NTC Foundation will be used to help preserve the historic buildings at the former Naval Training Center and their new mission as a cultural center. 

To assure your tribute is placed in this special garden by Mother’s Day, please order your rosebush by April 15. You can enjoy your rosebush tribute on Mother’s Day, and even make a day out of it by visiting the NTC galleries or enjoying lunch at Solare Ristorante. (For orders processed after April 15, we can place a rush on your order, but cannot guarantee the tribute will be implanted before Mother’s Day.)

Please order your rosebush by going to www.ntcpromenade.org and clicking on “Donate” to purchase your rosebush and inscribe your recognition plaque.  Contact Stacy Goodman at the NTC Foundation at 619-573-9307 with any questions, to purchase over the phone or to schedule a tour of NTC Promenade and the Sybil Stockdale Rose Garden.

Rosebushes can still be purchased after the Mother’s Day deadline for other special occasions, such as anniversaries and birthdays. Orders take 10-15 days to process. Thank you for your support!

Luce Auditorium Study Fundraising Campaign Passes Halfway Goal

The NTC Foundation’s campaign to raise $50,000 for the Luce Auditorium Operating Model Study is more than half way to its goal thanks to donor support. This comprehensive Operating Model Study, which we expect to complete by Summer 2011, is a prudent investment to assure the long term viability of a renovated Performing Arts and Cinema Center.

We want to thank the following visionaries who have contributed to our campaign:

• Victor Bocaya
• Jill and Jerry Hall
• Webster and Helen Kinnaird
• Dick and Dorthea Laub
• Chris and Cheryl Lee
• Leslie and Gary Meads
• Col. Bob and Mrs. Helen Muff
• Richard Opper and Anne Poppe
• The Peckham Family Fund at the San Diego Foundation
• N. Leonard Wener
• George and Kate Willis

Please consider making a gift to help us take this next critical step to help restoring this historic auditorium for its new mission as a performance and cinema center for San Diego. Make your 2011 tax deductible contribution today at Luce Auditorium Campaign Fund. 

To The Point ...

Apr 1 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 the Friday Night Liberty page.

Apr 1- Apr 30 San Diego Watercolor Society "Out on a Vine"
The San Diego Watercolor Society (SDWS) proudly presents "Out on a Vine". Approximately 95 paintings created by national and international artists are on display and for sale. Gallery hours are Wednesday through Sunday, 10am-4pm. Admission is free. We warmly welcome the public to attend our First Friday reception, Apr 1, from 5 to 8 p.m. where visitors can meet the artists and members of our community. The SDWS gallery is located at 2825 Dewey Road, SD 92106. For more information call 619-876-4550 or www.sdws.org.

Apr 1 - 3 Sophie's Gallery & Gift Shop presents CARGO VAN SALE/Paintings by Sophie's Artists
Sophie's Gallery NTC is on the move! Join them on First Friday, Apr 1, from 5 to 8 p.m. for a salon-style art show featuring paintings, fine prints and other artwork by the artists of Sophie's Gallery. All work is marked down and on sale. Admission is free. Enjoy light refreshments. Sophie's Gallery & Gift Shop NTC is located at 2960 Historic Decatur Road, SD, 92106 and is open Friday & Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. / Sunday 12 to 4 p.m. Sophie's Gallery will be closed temporarily after Sunday, April 3rd with a Grand Re-Opening on May 6th for Arts Meets Fashion at its new location in Building 202, Suite 101. For further information call 619‐578‐2207 or visit www.stmsc.org.

Apr 5, 12, 19, 26 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 www.thenorthchapel.com.

Apr 7 Naval Training Center 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 though 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 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.

Apr 11 and Apr 16 San Diego Watercolor Society Workshops
San Diego Watercolor Society offers monthly workshops. This month's workshops are Lines of Communication and More! with Carol Thomason and Color Kinetics - Landscape with Nancy Oleksa. For details and to register view the website. The SDWS gallery is located at 2825 Dewey Road, SD, 92106. For more information call 619-876-4550 or www.sdws.org.

Apr 16 Parkinson's 5K Walk & Fun Run - 2011
This is a great opportunity to honor someone you know who has personally been affected by Parkinson's. Funds raised support programs and services for the 60,000 patients, families and caregivers who are impacted locally, so walk, join a team or create a team! New this year is the Paw's for Parkinson's Pet Festival which will include dog adoptions, pet supply vendors, therapy dogs and service dog organizations. Snacks and goodies will also be available for your canine friends. Paw's for Parkinson's serves to bring focus to the importance of service dogs for those challenged by Parkinson's. The 5K will start at 9 a.m. Meet at Ingram Plaza at NTC Promenade, across from 2640 Historic Decatur Road. For more information visit the website.

Apr 17 San Diego Dance Theater - Scholarship Audition for Summer Workshop
Jean Isaacs hosts her 38th Summer Dance Workshop with guest artists: Monica Bill Barnes, Kate Harrison Brill, Anthony Diaz and Blythe Barton. Summer Workshops are the portal to professional Modern Dance in the region. Every San Diego Dance Theater company dancer began their relationship with SDDT by attending a summer workshop. This is how SDDT gets to know you and your attributes and often select dancers for the annual "Trolley Dances" from among workshop participants. Full and Partial scholarships are available to those that attend the live audition –or– mail in a DVD or tape post marked by April 17, 2011. Workshop held from 12 to 2 p.m. at Dance Place San Diego, 2650 Truxtun Road, Studio 106, SD, 92106. For more information or to request a registration application and/or housing information packet contact Workshop coordinator Blythe Barton at 619-225-1803 or [email protected].

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.