ON POINT - April 2013
Grand Openings and New Exhibits at Friday Night Liberty April 5
Art is in bloom at Friday Night Liberty on April 5th at NTC! Enjoy 8 New Exhibits, live music at the Recreational Music Center and celebrate 4 Grand Openings of artist studios/galleries. Stop by Yellow Book Road for Pajama Story Time with UT San Diego’s cartoonist Steve Breen as he reads Pug and Doug- kids be sure to wear your PJs! You can enter to win jewelry at Anneville Studios, sign up for art classes at Bravo School of Art or relax and stroll the 9 different buildings brimming with creativity! See the full schedule.
Meet our New Resident Groups and Artists at NTC!
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| Continuous Music by Laurie Kmen in Barracks 15 |
March has been a busy month at the NTC Arts and Culture District with seven new artists and organizations moving in to make NTC their home. This brings the current total of Resident Groups and Artists to a remarkable 62 in our 13 tenant buildings. Here’s the scoop on our new artists and groups:
Anneville Studios: Anne Wolf is an internationally known metalsmith, whose designs and creates custom mokume-gane wedding and commitment rings. Her studio offers classes, custom designed jewelry and unique pieces for sale. www.annevillestudio.com
Beauty Hive Studios: Creative and fashionable, Jennie Jackson’s studio offers custom hair design and photography sessions. Her calendar is as fresh as it is creative, offering workshops for make-up artists, Pintrest enthusiasts and those who are creative at heart. www.beautyhivestudios.com
Boys and Girls Foundation: The mission of the Boys and Girls Foundation is to identify, support or create programs, which provide preventive services or direct care to abused, neglected and at-risk youth in San Diego County. www.boysandgirlsfoundation.org
Inspirations Gallery: San Diego’s newest gallery features original work by San Diego artists. Rotating solo and group shows represent a combination of emerging as well as established artists in a variety of genres. We also host events focused on the creative process. www.inspirationsgallerysd.com.
June Rubin: June Rubin, an accomplished artist and educator, creates sophisticated vivid and imaginative watercolors and collages including fantasy, still life, figurative and landscape. www.junerubin.com
Laurie Kmen: Artist and papermaker Laurie Kmen offers workshops on making paper from plants, making recycled paper, book-binding/journal-making, acrylic painting and creating mixed-media art. Contact at [email protected] www.imakepaper.com
Melissa Lu Photography: Melissa is a lifestyle photography studio, specializing in newborns, babies, high school seniors and families. She has been a jewelry maker for 5+ years with sales internationally. http://melissalu.com
And there’s room for more! If you’re interested in studio, gallery or office space, contact Sean Giffin at [email protected]Top 10 Skills Children Learn from the Arts
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| Pachis, an art studio for kids in Building 201 |
Each day hundreds of children of all ages come to NTC for classes in dance, art, music, capoeria, playwriting, theater and more. It’s a daily reminder of the important skills children learn from the arts that transfer to success in life beyond enrichment. This Top 10 Skills list was written by Lisa Phillips, an author, blog journalist, arts and leadership educator, speaker and business owner. To learn about Lisa’s book, “The Artistic Edge: 7 Skills Children Need to Succeed in an Increasingly Right Brain World,” click here. This appeared on the ARTSblog, a program of Americans for the Arts. For a daily calendar of classes at NTC for your children, click here. Here is Lisa’s Top 10 List:
1. Creativity – Being able to think on your feet, approach tasks from different perspectives and think ‘outside of the box’ will distinguish your child from others. In an arts program, your child will be asked to recite a monologue in 6 different ways, create a painting that represents a memory, or compose a new rhythm to enhance a piece of music. If children have practice thinking creatively, it will come naturally to them now and in their future career.
2. Confidence – The skills developed through theater, not only train you how to convincingly deliver a message, but also build the confidence you need to take command of the stage. Theater training gives children practice stepping out of their comfort zone and allows them to make mistakes and learn from them in rehearsal. This process gives children the confidence to perform in front of large audiences.
3. Problem Solving – Artistic creations are born through the solving of problems. How do I turn this clay into a sculpture? How do I portray a particular emotion through dance? How will my character react in this situation? Without even realizing it kids that participate in the arts are consistently being challenged to solve problems. All this practice problem solving develops children’s skills in reasoning and understanding. This will help develop important problem-solving skills necessary for success in any career.
4. Perseverance – When a child picks up a violin for the first time, she/he knows that playing Bach right away is not an option; however, when that child practices, learns the skills and techniques and doesn’t give up, that Bach concerto is that much closer. In an increasingly competitive world, where people are being asked to continually develop new skills, perseverance is essential to achieving success.
5. Focus – The ability to focus is a key skill developed through ensemble work. Keeping a balance between listening and contributing involves a great deal of concentration and focus. It requires each participant to not only think about their role, but how their role contributes to the big picture of what is being created. Recent research has shown that participation in the arts improves children’s abilities to concentrate and focus in other aspects of their lives.
6. Non-Verbal Communication – Through experiences in theater and dance education, children learn to breakdown the mechanics of body language. They experience different ways of moving and how those movements communicate different emotions. They are then coached in performance skills to ensure they are portraying their character effectively to the audience.
7. Receiving Constructive Feedback – Receiving constructive feedback about a performance or visual art piece is a regular part of any arts instruction. Children learn that feedback is part of learning and it is not something to be offended by or to be taken personally. It is something helpful. The goal is the improvement of skills and evaluation is incorporated at every step of the process. Each arts discipline has built in parameters to ensure that critique is a valuable experience and greatly contributes to the success of the final piece.
8. Collaboration – Most arts disciplines are collaborative in nature. Through the arts, children practice working together, sharing responsibility, and compromising with others to accomplish a common goal. When a child has a part to play in a music ensemble, or a theater or dance production, they begin to understand that their contribution is necessary for the success of the group. Through these experiences children gain confidence and start to learn that their contributions have value even if they don’t have the biggest role.
9. Dedication – When kids get to practice following through with artistic endeavors that result in a finished product or performance, they learn to associate dedication with a feeling of accomplishment. They practice developing healthy work habits of being on time for rehearsals and performances, respecting the contributions of others, and putting effort into the success of the final piece. In the performing arts, the reward for dedication is the warm feeling of an audience’s applause that comes rushing over you, making all your efforts worthwhile.
10. Accountability – When children practice creating something collaboratively they get used to the idea that their actions affect other people. They learn that when they are not prepared or on-time, that other people suffer. Through the arts, children also learn that it is important to admit that you made a mistake and take responsibility for it. Because mistakes are a regular part of the process of learning in the arts, children begin to see that mistakes happen. We acknowledge them, learn from them and move on.This Mother’s Day, Dedicate an NTC Rosebush to Honor A Loved One
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 at NTC. A perfect gift for Mother’s Day, an Anniversary or Wedding present. Only 65 of the 110 rosebushes and plaque positions remain 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. Dedicate yours today!
Put a Spring in Your Step at Dance Place
Spring is in the air! Shake off the winter blues and join one of the exciting dance or exercise classes at Dance Place. Check our online calendar to find the class that fits your interest and schedule. Dance Place is home to San Diego Ballet, Malashock Dance, Jean Isaacs San Diego Dance Theater, Theatre Arts School of San Diego, Walkabout International and the Performing Arts and Athletic Restorative Training Specialists (PAARTS). You will also find private instructors offering Yoga, Zumba, Hip Hop, Tap, Flamenco, Martial Arts and Theater Arts. Whether you’re 3 or 93, Dance Place has a perfect class for you!
Celebrate Life’s Best Moments with an Event at NTC Venues
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Celebrating a special occasion in your family? Marking a milestone in your career? Need a unique place to romp and play or dance the night away? NTC Venues offers the perfect solution! Whether hosting a birthday party for 30 or a reception for 400, our venues accommodate with affordable rates, great outdoor reception areas and plenty of free parking. NTC Venues offer a variety of indoor and outdoor spaces for every kind of event. For information contact one of our knowledgeable Event Sales Managers at 619-573-9260 and visit our website www.NTCVenues.com.
Live Arts Fest at the new White Box @ NTC
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| Joy Davis Countertechnique Workshop at the White Box |
The new White Box, San Diego's freshest performance space, will truly come alive with 13 evenings of live arts, April 5-21. The premiere Live Arts Fest was created and curated by San Diego Dance Theater artistic director Jean Isaacs and the newly formed White Box Collective, a group of local emerging choreographers including Blythe Barton, Anne Gehman, Kerry Greenwood, Maria Juan, Zaquia Mahler Salinas, and Minaqua McPherson. The first annual Live Arts Fest promises access to all types of live art including dance, puppetry, theater, music, light installations and more.
The White Box is located at 2590 Truxtun Road, Studio 205 (at the corner of Roosevelt, one block east of Rosecrans).
All Performances Thursday - Sunday at 7:30 PM (Unless otherwise noted)
Live Arts Fest Tickets: $15 Pre-purchase; $20 at the door; $10 Wednesday - April 10 - Jerry Hager; $10 Wednesday - April 17 - The Door is Open Documentary film and Senior Dance Performance
To purchase tickets, please select your event below and click the link for more information.
4/5/13-4/6/13: yT|13 "Light In The Attic" presented by youTurn Arts | Performance | Doors Open at 7:30pm. Click HERE for more information.
4/10/13: Jerry Hager | Performance | 5:30pm. Click HERE for more information.
4/11/13: Michael Mizerany | Performance | 7:30pm. Click HERE for more information.
4/12/13: somebodies dance theater | Performance | 7:30pm. Click HERE for more information.
4/13/13: Joy Davis | Countertechnique Workshop | 10:00am-3:00pm. Click HERE for more information.
4/13/13: Margaret Noble | Performance | 7:30pm. Click HERE for more information.
4/14/13: Joy Davis | Countertechnique® Workshop | 10:00am-3:00pm. Click HERE for more information.
4/14/13: 4 Share The Floor featuring works by Kerry Greenwood, Lavina Rich, Minaqua McPherson & Joy Davis | Performance | 7:30pm. Click HERE for more information.
4/17/13: Kira Corser and SDDT Senior Dancers | Performance | 7:30pm. Click HERE for more information.
4/18/13: Sarah Larson and Samara Kaplan | Performance | 7:30pm. Click HERE for more information.
4/19/13: Devra Gregory | Performance | 7:30pm. Click HERE for more information.
4/20/13: Tonnie Sammartano | Workshop | 10:00am. Click HERE for more information.
4/20/13: Ebert Ortiz | Performance | 7:30pm. Click HERE for more information.
4/21/13: somebodies dance theater | SubtleBodyBigDance Workshop | 10:00am. Click HERE for more information.
4/21/13: San Diego Dance Theater | Performance | 7:30pm. Click HERE for more information.
To The Point ...
April 5th 5-8pm Friday Night Liberty
Art is in bloom at NTC’s Friday Night Liberty on April 5th! Enjoy 8 New Exhibits, live music at the Recreational Music Center, and celebrate 4 Grand Openings of artist studios/galleries. Stop by Yellow Book Road for Pajama Story Time with UT San Diego’s cartoonist Steve Breen as he reads Pug and Doug - kids be sure to wear your PJs! You can enter to win jewelry at Anneville Studios, sign up for art classes at Bravo School of Art, or relax and stroll the 9 different buildings brimming with creativity! https://www.ntclibertystation.com/what.php
April 6th National Kidney Foundation
Did you know 1 in 9 Americans have some form of kidney disease? Kidney disease is hard to detect at early stages and often goes undiagnosed. But getting diagnosed can greatly reduce your need for dialysis or transplant. Stop by for a free kidney risk assessment, win raffle prizes, enjoy kidney healthy snacks and more! 2820 Roosevelt Rd. 11am-2pm. www.kidneywalk.org
April 6th V Elements Fest
V Elements (pronounced Five Elements) is an all-ages solar and alternatively powered culture, yoga and music festival at NTC. There will be yoga classes by day, led by some of the most sought after California instructors, and nighttime electronic, funk, hip hop, soul and world music from local, regional and national touring artists. V Elements Festival will focus on balancing the five elements represented by earth, wind, fire, water and space. We will display this through the use of yoga, music, community, health and environment. Other unique offerings include libations and food, Dr. Bronner's ALL-One Ark Village, Surfrider sponsored panel and much more! http://www.velementsfest.com
April 13-14 Head to Toe Women’s Expo
Local and regional exhibitors, offering everything from essentials to little luxuries and indulgences for stylish gals, moms, and tots. Mix in a fashion show, chef seminars, baby shower, guest speakers, and it’s the ultimate day out for your girlfriend brigades. http://www.headtotoewomensexpo.com
April 20th Fighting Parkinson’s Step by Step 5k
The Fighting Parkinson’s Step by Step 5k dog friendly walk/run is in honor of the 60,000+ people in our community who are affected by Parkinson’s, be it caregiver, patient or family member. Be a part of this wonderful event and help us get closer to our vision – a world without Parkinson’s disease. Proceeds fund research, vital programs and services local to Parkinson’s families. http://parkinsonsassociation.org
April 20th-21st San Diego Rose Society 86th Annual Rose Show
A Salute to Roses - our 86th Annual Rose Show. See some of San Diego’s most beautiful flowers. All amateurs are invited to exhibit their roses. The exhibit hall will be open to the public upon completion of judging, estimated to be at noon, and will remain open until 5:00 P.M. http://www.sdrosesociety.org
April 27th MS Walk
At the MS Walk, our connections become more powerful than the connections MS destroys. When you participate in Walk MS, the funds you raise give hope to the more than 6,000 people living with MS in our community. The dollars raised support life-changing programs and cutting-edge research. http://walkcas.nationalmssociety.org/
April 4, 11, 18, 25 Live Jazz Nights Every Thursday @ Solare
Every Thursday starting at 8:45pm , come and enjoy live Jazz music from the 1950's and early 1960's from the Chris Lee Trio. Every Thursday is 1/2 off Solare PIzza in the Lounge and patio's. Happy Hour begins at 3pm- 6:30pm with a $5 Tapas Menu & $3 Beers, $5 Pre-selected wines, $6 Cocktails. http://www.solarelounge.com/events/#
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.
Welcome New Program Sponsor – The Irving Group
The NTC Foundation is pleased to announce our newest Community Partner – The Irving Group. Thanks to the support of The Irving Group, the NTC Foundation is able to continue the free monthly community events at Friday Night Liberty every first Friday, including April 5. Thank you, Craig Irving, and the team at The Irving Group for your commitment to making NTC a great arts and culture district for San Diego. For more information on The Irving Group, go to http://theirvinggroup.com/
