ON POINT - May 2010

KidsFest Creative Festival at NTC Promenade This Weekend

San Diego County's largest hands-on, creative festival for children of all ages and their families will fill the NTC Promenade Arts and Cultural District Saturday and Sunday, May 1 & 2, with over 100,000 square feet of activities designed to stimulate and celebrate the imagination. The Messy Zone, Creation Stations, a Dance Party, Gardening, the Showcase Stage and much more will make for a weekend of family fun. While here, check out the galleries and art and dance studios at NTC Promenade. Tickets and more information are at www.kidsfestsandiego.com.

Friday Night Liberty Features Fashion, Music, Dance and Art

Explore, wander and enjoy the NTC Promenade Arts & Cultural District at the monthly Friday Night Liberty open studios and galleries on Friday, May 7 starting at 5pm. Featured events include the opening of Ellen Dieter’s paintings in an exhibit “Brushes With Life” (pictured) at the Martha Pace Swift Gallery ; "Almost Famous" - selected photographs of 80's rock bands taken by artist Mary Maslanik, include Kiss, B 52s, and the Black Crowes at Osias Contemporary Art; and a Runway Show for the Spring and Summer Collection from fiveloaves twofish in the Sybil Stockdale Rose Garden featuring dance and music. For this month’s complete listing log onto our Friday Night Liberty webpage.

Only 10 Days Left to Purchase a Rosebush Tribute for Your Loved One in Time for Mother’s Day

Wondering what to give your loved one this Mother’s Day? You can honor your loved one with this unique gift that recognizes unshakable love, commitment, trust and perseverance – dedicate a beautiful rosebush in the Sybil Stockdale Rose Garden at NTC Promenade today!

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. 

Your tribute will be placed in this special garden within 10-15 days. If you purchase your rosebush tribute prior to Mother’s Day, we will provide you with a certificate to give your loved one, and we will place a rush on your order. (We cannot guarantee the tribute will be implanted before Mother’s Day, but we will do our best.)

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, Director of Development, at [email protected] or (619) 573-9307 with any questions 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!

Congratulations Are in Order

Congratulations to Olivia Ingram on her recent promotion to Event Sales Manager, and congratulations to the clients who will have the opportunity to work with Olivia!

A graduate of Point Loma Nazarene University, Olivia came to us two years ago as part of an internship program. During that time, she honed her sales and customer service skills while managing The North Chapel. Upon graduation, she was hired fulltime as the Event Sales Coordinator, and has proved to be a key component of the sales team. When a recent opportunity for advancement came along, it was easy to see that we should promote from within.

Calling Olympia, Washington home, Olivia chose her college for its small size and great location. Her degree is in Business Administration with a focus on Entrepreneurship and Finance. When she’s not helping clients, you can find Olivia outdoors taking advantage of San Diego’s beautiful weather, or she could be visiting family and friends in the Northwest.

If you are planning a function for your family, friends, clients or employees, contact Olivia Ingram at The Venues of NTC Promenade. You may reach her at (619) 573-9312 or [email protected]

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To The Point ...

May 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 Point Loma Certified Farmers Market & Artisan Fair
Stock up on your gift, food and produce needs, and make it a weekly tradition. Sundays 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. (rain or shine) in the barracks parking lot across from Ace Hardware. For more information or an application to participate, contact the market manager, Brian Beevers, at http://www.sdmarketmanager.com or [email protected].

May 4, 11, 18, 25 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 www.thenorthchapel.com.

May 5-29 San Diego Watercolor Society “Comin’ Up Rosy” Exhibit
The San Diego Watercolor Society (SDWS) proudly presents an exhibit of original watermedia paintings entitled “Comin’ Up Rosy.” Approximately 95 paintings created by SDWS members 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.

May 7 Friday Night Liberty
This month’s Friday Night Liberty featured event is "GIVE INTO THE ISLANDS,” a runway show hosted by fiveloaves twofish featuring designs from their Spring & Summer Collection for women and girls in the Sybil Stockdale Rose Garden. The event features Swann Soirees & DJ Oscar Otanez doing coordination & music, along with dancers from Malashock Dance, and drummers from the Recreational Music Center. Chi Chocolate will be hosting a wine and cheese reception after the show at the Chi Chocolate & Banyan Catering studio in Barracks 19. 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.

May 7-July 25 Three Voices: Art Quilts by Katherine K. Allen, Valerie Goodwin & Kent Williams
Three unique approaches to contemporary art quilts by artists from across the United States. Gallery hours are Tuesday through Sunday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Suggested donation is $5. The Visions Art Quilt Gallery is located at 2825 Dewey Road, Suite 100, San Diego, 92106. For more information call (619) 546-4872 or www.quiltvisions.org.

May 8 Visions Art Quilt Gallery - Map Haiku Workshop
A workshop with Master artist Valerie Goodwin will lead participants in creating a small quilt of an imaginary place that captures the feeling of haiku. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Cost is $100. The Visions Art Quilt Gallery is located at 2825 Dewey Road, Suite 100, San Diego, 92106. For more information call (619) 546-4872 or www.quiltvisions.org.

May 10-13 San Diego Water Color Society “Joan McKasson Workshop”
This is a four day workshop to unleash your creativity and use an improvisational approach to painting that capitalizes on the natural, free-flowing characteristics of watercolor. The workshop runs from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. For tuition fees contact the website listed below. The SDWS gallery is located at 2825 Dewey Road, San Diego, 92106. For more information call (619) 876-4550 or visit www.sdws.org/WorkshopsSummary.php.

May 17 Visions Art Quilt Gallery - Appraising Quilts, Myths and Realities
Join us for a slide lecture by appraiser Julia Zgliniec. Cost is $10. The Visions Art Quilt Gallery is located at 2825 Dewey Road, Suite 100, San Diego, 92106. For more lecture time and more information call (619) 546-4872 or www.quiltvisions.org.

Apr 12 - 16 San Diego Water Color Society “Donna Watson Workshop”
This is a five day workshop emphasizing three steps to fabulous painting. This workshop is for all types of painters - whether they paint representational, abstract, or nonobjective. It is also for all types of mediums - watercolor, acrylic, gesso, gouache, collage, or mixed media. The workshop runs from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. For tuition fees contact the website listed below. The SDWS gallery is located at 2825 Dewey Road, San Diego, 92106. For more information call (619) 876.4550 or visit workshops page or [email protected].

May 23 Let Freedom Roar (Cruise to Liberty Station)
The SoCal Street Rod Association will be hosting a classic car show. There will be a variety of hot rods, classic cars and specialty vehicles on display in Ingram Plaza. The show is from 9am-2pm. Admission is free for spectators. Ingram Plaza is located at 2640 Historic Decatur Road, San Diego, 92106. For more information contact Steve at (619) 562-2732.

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.