ON POINT - July 2010

Grants Advance NTC Foundation Mission

Thank you to our donors! The NTC Foundation received several significant grants in June to advance our mission, including capital grants from the California Cultural and Historical Endowment and the County of San Diego at the recommendation of Supervisor Pam Slater Price. We have also been selected as a Major Beneficiary of Las Patronas.

With seven buildings complete and open to the public, the NTC Foundation is working to renovate the next phase of the project starting in early 2011. A significant $300,000 grant from the California Cultural and Historical Endowment (CCHE) will augment other funds to renovate Officer’s Quarters D, one of the four historic homes on Rosecrans. A grant of $100,000 has been approved from the County of San Diego’s Neighborhood Reinvestment Program at the recommendation of Supervisor Pam Slater Price to support Phase II renovations.

We are honored to be selected by Las Patronas as one of their Major Beneficiaries to benefit from the proceeds of this year’s Jewell Ball on August 7 in La Jolla. Funds granted to the NTC Foundation will be used for a much-needed, high-profile sign on Rosecrans Street for the NTC Promenade Arts & Cultural District.

The NTC Foundation is also the recipient of generous Program and General Support from the following donors:

• $6,400 from Boys and Girls Foundation for Liberty School
• $5,224 from City of San Diego’s Commission for Arts and Culture to support artist performances at Friday Night Liberty
• $1,000 from Mr. and Mrs. Tom Davidson, our neighbors in Point Loma

The mission of the NTC Foundation is to enrich the lives of San Diegans by renovating 26 historic buildings at the former Naval Training Center to create, facilitate and operate a broad-based complex focused on experiencing the arts, culture and creativity that are the hallmark of the San Diego region.

To make a donation or Legacy Naming Gift, contact Director of Development Stacy Goodman at [email protected].

Welcome New Café, Gallery and Artists to NTC Promenade

Welcome Chi Chocolat/Banyan Catering and the following new artists and gallery to Barracks 19 at NTC Promenade: Mod-Est Studio/Gallery featuring the work of painter Kevin Winger, and artist/photographer Karen Angelia Kohlberg. See their work and all our artists and galleries at Friday Night Liberty open studios, Friday, July 2 starting at 5pm.

About Our New Resident Groups and Artists at Barracks 19

Chi Chocolat/Banyan Catering - Studio 103
Combining a successful catering kitchen and an artisan chocolate retail business, Banyan Catering provides an elegant yet simple and freshly prepared menu.  The same ethos goes for Chi Chocolat: simple, elegant and creative - no additives or preservatives and they only use fresh cream, herbs and spices to create artisan chocolates.  

Mod-Est Studio/Gallery– Studio 104
Featuring the artwork (pictured here) of owner/artist Kevin Winger . “My approach is purely spontaneous and uncensored painting, exhibiting energetic palette knife work. I strive to achieve maximum saturation of color and generate heavily textured panels that push the limits of two-dimensional art. I want to create beautiful things that bring people joy.”

Karen Angelia Kohlberg – Studio 202
“My expression as an artist is based upon the human condition. Specific areas that I am focusing on are: individual and cultural identity as well as suffering and survival. The Buddhist concept of Samsara, life’s continual change, movement, and evolution as well as my own explorations into human suffering and survival has given me deeper insight and understanding of self and humanity. Emotion, strong color, contrast, and texture are evident in much of my work. The commitment to inspire, inform and transcend the experience of human suffering fuels my work.” Each sale of each painting will be matched dollar for dollar as a contribution to the Serenity Grace Foundation, focusing on youth at risk, environmental education and cultural preservation.

About Barracks 19

The NTC Foundation completed a $2.5 million renovation to Barracks 19 in June 2009, thanks to a grant from the City of San Diego’s Redevelopment Agency and the California Heritage Fund Grant Program.  It is the first of several Navy barracks buildings, built in 1923, that will have a new mission as art and design studios for artists and designers seeking space to create, exhibit, promote and sell their work.   Barracks 19 joins 6 other buildings at NTC Promenade that have been renovated. For leasing information about Barracks 19 or future Barracks, contact Sean Giffin at [email protected].

Is the June Bride a thing of the past?

Throughout the years June has been the most popular month for weddings. “Everyone dreamed about being a June bride, but this may no longer be the case,” says Christie Gowdy, NTC’s newest Event Sales Manager and Wedding Expert.

Photographer: Beau Mora

Years ago when our mothers and grandmothers got married, June was the big month for weddings. “That tradition has changed throughout the years,” says Gowdy. “June marked the beginning of summer. Weddings could be scheduled around vacations, school was out and it was the easiest time of the year for wedding guests to be able to make arrangements to attend the wedding.”

Today is a different story, as women now make up almost 50% of the workforce and have demanding schedules; many schools are in session year round; and specifically for San Diego, wedding dates must sometimes be scheduled and re-scheduled around deployed fiancés. “During my 15-year career in the wedding industry I have seen many trends, and it now seems that April, May, July and September are the most popular months for holding weddings,” says Gowdy.

Here at NTC Promenade, we have rich traditions, as well as great weather all year round. Ceremonies are magical in the romantic and historic North Chapel, outdoors in the intimate Stockdale Rose Garden, or under the tall palms of the new Palm Courtyard. Receptions enjoy the scenic Legacy Plaza, Luce Court or inside the elegant McMillin Companies Event Center.

Weddings are happening year round at NTC Promenade. Every bride feels special with our ideal setting, personalized service, and commitment to make your wedding day a truly memorable occasion.

For more information and to check availability for your wedding, reception, rehearsal dinner or vow renewal, contact Christie Gowdy at (619) 573-9312.

Liberty School Student Chosen as the Lead in Pirates of Penzance

This month one of our Liberty School Program students was offered a scholarship by Actors Alliance to attend their summer program. Two days into the program, he was selected as the lead in their junior summer production, Pirates of Penzance.

Shelly Breneman, Executive Director of Actors Alliance, reported she could see his confidence grow as he realized the recognition that was his on being selected. What a wonderfully successful experience for a student who hasn’t always been successful and who, through the Liberty School Program, has been able to discover his talents and explore possibilities.

The Liberty School Program, now completing its third year, brings at-risk youth to an innovative learning experience that enriches standards-based curriculum with project-based learning strategies using the rich and diverse resources of arts, culture and science organizations in residence at NTC Promenade. These classes are led by NTC resident artists and offer students an opportunity to experience learning in the arts – dance, visual art, music, fitness, theater – with a focus on building self-awareness and promoting cooperative learning.

Spreading the Word - NTC Tour Guides Needed

Many people who discover NTC Promenade can’t believe what an incredible destination spot is right in their backyard. To educate our fellow citizens about the grandeurs of NTC Promenade, we are organizing tours that will inform our fellow citizens about the artists and retail that are located here. Would you be interested in joining a group of like-minded people who are interested in sharing the great news about the NTC Promenade? It is a wonderful opportunity to meet new people, welcome visitors from around the world to San Diego’s newest arts and culture district, and share NTC’s great history. For more information, please contact Susan Wachowiak at (619) 573-9303 for more details.

To The Point ...

July 1-31 San Diego Water Color Society “Liberty Calls” Exhibit
The San Diego Watercolor Society (SDWS) proudly presents an exhibit of original watermedia paintings entitled “Liberty Calls”. 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, SD 92106. For more information call 619.876.4550 or www.sdws.org.

July 2 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.  Special thank you to the City of San Diego Commission for Arts and Culture for supporting Friday Night Liberty. For more information call (619) 573-9260 or visit the Friday Night Liberty page of our website.

July 11, 18, 25 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.

July 8, 15, 22, 29 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 http://www.thenorthchapel.com.

July 10-11 American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life
Come for an hour or come for the day! Relay For Life is a fun event where people get together to walk, camp out, enjoy entertainment and learn more about how to combat cancer. This is a wonderful way to raise money and awareness. Located at North Promenade at the Venues of NTC Promenade, 2826 Dewey Road, SD 92106. For more information or to register a team, go to: www.relayforlife.org/ptlomaoceanbeachca, or contact Nadine Guagliano.

July 12-15 San Diego Water Color Society “Joe Garcia Workshop”
Learn how to capture the beauty and mystery of animals. For over twenty years, Joe has been painting wildlife in a wide range of environments. Paint from your own photos of pets or other favorite animals, or let Joe provide the images. Experiment with wet into wet, transparent or opaque techniques. Capture the image in a realistic or more nonrepresentational style. Learn the basics and then go wild! The workshop runs from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The SDWS gallery is located at 2825 Dewey Road, SD 92106. For more information or to register for the workshop call (619) 876-4550 or visit http://www.sdws.org/WorkshopsSummary.php.

July 17 America’s Next Top Model Casting Call
San Diego 6 -The CW and Sophie at 103.7 are holding an open casting call for Cycle 16 of America’s Next Top Model. Women ages 18-27 with a height of 5’7” and above are welcome to participate. Held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Corkey McMillin Companies Event Center at The Venues of NTC Promenade, 2875 Dewey Road, SD 92106. Please read the Eligibility Requirements carefully. For more information visit the San Diego 6 - The CW website.

July 17 SOLARE Cooking School Course 2010
Ever wonder how to make the perfect Italian thin crusted Pizza? You will learn side by side with the pros. Limited lecture, lot’s of practice, methods, technique, tips and tastings from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Cost is $70 per person. Located at 2820 Roosevelt Road, Suite 100, SD 92106. Be sure to check out upcoming classes for Vegetarian and Light Fare Cooking, Spanish Tapas and Fish Basics. For more information and to register submit your contact information at [email protected] or call (619) 204-7982.

July 22 Solare Italian Wine Tasting & Delicious Buffet
Come and enjoy four different Italian wines, learn where they were made, and how they compliment the delicious buffet designed by Chef/Owner Stefano Ceresoli. Live music from Delmundo will fill Solare as you sample and eat under the stars. From 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Pre-register at [email protected] and pay only $20 per person, wait until that night and pay $20 plus tax and gratuity at the door. For more information call (619) 204-7982.

July 1-25 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, SD 92106. For more information call (619) 546-4872 or www.quiltvisions.org.

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.