ON POINT - July 2011
Start Your Independence Day Weekend at Friday Night Liberty – July 1
| Remember Him by Shalah Dorafshan |
Start your Independence Day Weekend at Friday Night Liberty on July 1 and celebrate “The Freedom to Create!” Where else will you find The Flintstones art…a dress made out of videotape….graffiti art….paintings of dancers….Paintings from the Persian Heart….a jewelry trunk show….and, as always, CHOCOLATE! Our featured exhibit is Lil’ Grey, a 26-foot grey whale made of beach trash collected from our shores. Sponsored by San Diego Coastkeeper, the exhibit by artist Teresa Espaniola and 1st graders helps to spread the word about plastic beach pollution in a fun and engaging format…a perfect summer exhibit. A complete schedule is on our Friday Night Liberty page or 619-573-9260.
Luce Auditorium Study Fundraising Campaign Nears Its Goal
The NTC Foundation’s campaign to raise $40,000 for the Luce Auditorium Operating Model Study is nearing its goal thanks to donor support that puts us at $33,630! This compre-hensive Operating Model Study, which we expect to complete this year, is a prudent investment to have important information to assure the long term viability of a renovated NTC Performing Arts and Cinema Center.
We want to thank the following visionaries who have contributed to our campaign (as of June 22, 2011):
| Victor Bocaya | Leslie and Gary Meads |
| Danah Fayman | Col. Bob and Mrs. Helen Muff |
| Jill and Jerry Hall | David O’Brien |
| Webster and Helen Kinnaird | George and Cindy Olmstead |
| Dick and Dorthea Laub | Richard Opper and Anne Poppe |
| Richard Ledford | Nancy Peckham |
| Chris and Cheryl Lee | N. Leonard Wener |
| Alex and Judy McDonald | George and Kate Willis |
Join our donors with your support and 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.
Summer Movies Under the Stars Return to Liberty Station
Enjoy FREE outdoor movies under the stars with family and friends at Liberty Station this summer. Now through September, movies will be shown on a 30-foot, high-definition outdoor movie screen at various locations throughout Liberty Station. The family-friendly movies will start at dusk (around 7:30 to 8 pm).
Participants are invited to bring their blankets, lawn chairs, cuisine to-go, and popcorn to enjoy the following FREE outdoor movies:
Saturday, July 30: Top Gun (25th Anniversary) – Ingram Plaza
Saturday, August 27: Avatar – South Promenade
Saturday, September 24: Toy Story 3 – Harbor Square (Near USS Recruit)
Come early before each movie night and participate in the activities provided by our underwriting sponsors: The Corky McMillin Companies; Moment Cycle Sport; and San Diego Law Firm. Win a chance for “the Best Seat in the House” provided by Ace Hardware and be sure to participate in the Sail Ho Golf Course “Putting Challenge” for great prizes.
Enjoy everything that Liberty Station has to offer in a fun and relaxing setting, inside the confines of Liberty Station, already known for its exceptional retail and restaurants, historically-significant office region, and the vibrant NTC Promenade Arts & Culture District. For more information, go to www.Libertystation.com.
Celebrate Your Employees
The current economy has taken its toll on employee morale as overworked and nervous employees worry about the safety of their jobs. Studies show that this has resulted in more workplace injuries, more sick days, lower morale – all of which further impact productivity.
Why not show those harried employees some love? There are other studies that demonstrate that it pays to have fun with your employees, and that helps increases effectiveness.
The Venue Sales Team at NTC Promenade has suggestions for how you can reduce some of that employee stress by showing appreciation and having fun:
- Book an employee picnic in one of our beautiful grassy areas – everyone is equal in shorts and t-shirts and can relax and have fun.
- Book an appreciation dinner with rewards thrown in for good measure. Our McMillin Companies Event Center has been the location of choice for several major San Diego employers to recognize their stars.
- Book a training session in our executive conference center (NTC Command Center) on topics related to work or stress reduction.
- Book a teambuilding afternoon indoors or outdoors.
- Book a holiday party to exchange merriment – and by booking in November or January you can avoid adding to December craziness.
Any of these will show your employees that you appreciate them, give you opportunities to have fun together, and to enjoy the historical beauty of The Venues of NTC Promenade.
For more information, call one of our Event Sales Managers at (619) 573-9260. You can also check out the Venue section of our Web site.
We would also appreciate it if you would “Like” our Facebook page.
To The Point ...
June 29 – July 30 San Diego Watercolor Society "Synergy"
The San Diego Watercolor Society (SDWS) proudly presents “Synergy”. Approximately 95 paintings created by national and international artists 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.
July 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, San Diego, 92106. For more information, call 619-573-9260 or visit www.NTCPromenade.com/what.php.
Jul 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., San Diego, 92106. For more information please visit www.thenorthchapel.com.
July 7 NTC 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 through 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. Held the first Thursday of every month from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Meet at the NTC Command Center, 2640 Historic Decatur Road, San Diego, 92106. For more information, please visit www.NTCPromenade.com or call 619-573-9260.
July 11 – July 15 & July 16 – July 17 San Diego Watercolor Society Workshops
San Diego Watercolor Society offers monthly workshops. This month’s workshops are Composition Based on the Figure with Carla O’Connor and Purist Watercolor, California Style with Jim Millard. For details of the workshops and to register, view the website at www.sdws.org/WorkshopsSummary.php. The SDWS gallery is located at 2825 Dewey Road, San Diego, 92106. For more information, call 619.876.4550 or www.sdws.org.
July 14 – July 16 San Diego Ukulele Festival
The San Diego Ukulele Festival opens with a smash performance by the great Jake Shimabukuro on Thursday night, and the Festival closes with a knockout performance by the incredible James Hill on Saturday night. There will be music and entertainers throughout the event. Enjoy fire dancers, ukulele workshops, hula workshops, lei-making, give aways, fun Polynesian-themed merchandise, Polynesian food and a tropical atmosphere. Located at 2640 Historic Decatur Road, San Diego, 92106. For costs, tickets, times and more information please visit the website at www.sandiegoukefestival.moonfruit.com.
July 17 San Diego Beer Festival
The inaugural San Diego Brew Fest follows the sold out LA Beer Fest and OC Beer Fest earlier this year, and promises to be another fun filled day with beer, food truck, and music. The event will feature dozens of international and local craft beers, as well as San Diego's most popular food trucks (food sold separately). Admission is $50 for VIP (2 p.m. to 6 p.m.) and $40 for general admission (3 p.m. to 6 p.m.), both include unlimited beer. The San Diego Brew Fest will take place at NTC Promenade, 2640 Historic Decatur Road, San Diego, 92016. For tickets and more information visit the website at www.drinkeatplay.com/sandiegobeerfest.
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.