http://www.ourcitysd.com/ourEvents en michelle.weyenberg@cypressmagazines.com Copyright 2010 2010-09-06T18:00:29+00:00 http://www.ourcitysd.com/site/september_theatre_preview_miss_saigon_charlie_chaplin_biopic/ http://www.ourcitysd.com/site/september_theatre_preview_miss_saigon_charlie_chaplin_biopic/#When:18:00:29Z I know summer hasn’t officially ended, but I am excited to share with you the upcoming lineup for the fall theatre season, starting with the month of September. There are a variety of shows gearing up to hit the stage at the 20-plus theatres in San Diego County. So find your theatre buddy or attempt to introduce someone new to theatre. First up, for the month of September, is “Limelight: The Story of Charlie Chaplin” and “Miss Saigon.” Both shows premiere this week. La Jolla Playhouse will stage the world-premiere musical “Limelight: The Story of Charlie Chaplin” Tuesday, Sept. 7. Charlie Chaplin came to America an unknown and left amidst scandals and controversy. In between, he became one of the best-loved and most famous entertainers in the world. From the gritty streets and smoky music halls of London to movie screens across the globe, Limelight goes behind the camera to show how a comic genius found soaring success and later fell from grace. This thrilling world-premiere musical provides a captivating close-up on the man who changed motion pictures forever. “Miss Saigon” will take center stage for the first time at the Moonlight Amphitheatre Wednesday, Sept. 8. “Miss Saigon” is the re-telling of Madame Butterfly set during the fall of Saigon. Two lovers, Chris and Kim, an American GI and a Vietnamese girl, are united by love but separated by war in the Tony Award-winning pop opera. Opening amidst the turmoil of the last days of the Vietnam War, Chris and Kim struggle to find each other in the ensuing years following the war. “Miss Saigon” is a moving testament to the human spirit and a raw and uncompromising reflection on the tragedies of war. What: Miss SaigonWhen: Sept. 8-25Where: Moonlight Amphitheatre in Brengle Terrace Park1200 Vale Terrace, VistaCost: $22-$45Contact: Box office 760-724-2110 or http://www.moonlightstage.comWhat: Limelight: The Story of Charlie ChaplanWhen: Sept. 7 – Oct. 17Where: La Jolla Playhouse2910 La Jolla Village Drive, La JollaCost: $44-$80Contact: Box office 858-550-1010 or http://www.lajollaplayhouse.org 2010-09-06T18:00:29+00:00 http://www.ourcitysd.com/site/old_globe_history_center_team_up_for_dressing_the_part/ http://www.ourcitysd.com/site/old_globe_history_center_team_up_for_dressing_the_part/#When:18:00:31Z The Old Globe has teamed up with the San Diego History Center to bring to life one of the greatest costume collections San Diego has ever known, showcasing Oct. 15-April 15.The exhibit takes a hands-on approach to the world of costume design, allowing visitors both to view the impressive costume collection on display as well as dress up with some of the costumes in the collection.“Dressing the Part is a departure from the norm,” said History Center Executive Director David Kahn. “It is more than just an opportunity to collaborate with another Balboa Park organization, it is an example of our new focus here at the History Center, which is to offer our visitors truly interactive experiences.”The goal of the experience is to give a unique look into the world of costume design, showcasing both the efforts of costume designers and its effects on actors. With the Old Globe’s contributions, the world of costume design truly comes alive as visitors can track the life of a particular costume piece from its early sketches into full production.The History Center and the Globe have expertly utilized technology in the exhibit to make the experience more interactive. In one area, visitors can step onto a miniature Globe stage, which dim the lights and cues audience applause when it senses a visitor. In another area, the weeklong process of creating a wig has been condensed into a five-minute film.Kahn says that San Diegans can expect more interactivity from the History Center based on the delight from the costume exhibit. Where: San Diego History Center1649 El Prado #3, San DiegoWhen: October 15 – April 15Museum hours: Tues.-Sun. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m./ Closed MondayCost: $2 - $6Contact: Call 619-232-6203 or visit http://www.sandiegohistory.org 2010-08-30T18:00:31+00:00 http://www.ourcitysd.com/site/mixtape_a_musical_journey_through_the_80s/ http://www.ourcitysd.com/site/mixtape_a_musical_journey_through_the_80s/#When:17:23:58Z Take a seriously wild musical ride back to that most awesome of decades, featuring the greatest hits of the 80s, including music by Genesis, Madonna, Sting, U2, Oingo Boingo, The Smiths, Duran Duran, Huey Lewis and the News, Depeche Mode, the Poynter Sisters, Amy Grant and Michael Jackson, among many others. Reagan was in the White House, lycra and legwarmers were the accessories du jour, and a "mix tape" of favorite tunes was the ultimate in self-expression. A lousy economy was about to bounce back like we’d never seen, set to the synthesized beat of 80s Rock. The Cold War was heating up, and with fingers on the nuclear button, the world was sure to end any moment. But for Generation X, life was just beginning. Put on your suspenders, pull out the Members Only jacket, do your hair up with a scrunchy, and have the time of your life at this totally rad musical world premiere.The show, created by Jon Lorenz and Colleen Kollar Smith, is directed by Kerry Meads.When: August 13 – October 3Where: Lamb’s Players Theatre at the Horton Grand Hotel444 4th Ave, Gaslamp QuarterContact: 619-437-6000 or http://www.lambsplayers.org 2010-08-19T17:23:58+00:00 http://www.ourcitysd.com/site/extraordinary_artwalk_on_the_bay/ http://www.ourcitysd.com/site/extraordinary_artwalk_on_the_bay/#When:15:27:19Z The bay will be lined with art this month as ArtWalk on the Bay decorates San Diego. Showcasing over 3,000 pieces of oroginal art, this free two-day event includes something for everyone in its brand new waterfront location. Artists, connoisseurs, and visitors alike will revel in the wide range of original art including sculpture, paintings, fine jewelry, and much more. The creations are complemented by live music and activities, like the new KidsWalk which brings entertainment for both youngsters and kids at heart. You can take a moment to paint shoes and murals for those in need in Haiti, or take a spin in a Subaru for the “Drive for a Cause,” which donates $10 to arts funding in schools for every person who test drives a Subaru. Parking is much easier this year at the new bayfront location, which has thousands of parking spaces in pay lots as well as access to the MTS Trolley Gaslamp Quarter stop. While ArtWalk offers something for everyone, the event is part of a bigger project to make September “Arts Month” in San Diego. Where: Hilton San Diego Bayfront Park When: September 18 – 19, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Cost: free Contact: 619-615-1090 or www.artwalkonthebay.org 2010-08-09T15:27:19+00:00 http://www.ourcitysd.com/site/artsplash/ http://www.ourcitysd.com/site/artsplash/#When:21:27:07Z ArtSplash draws over 30 thousand people during the course of the two-day event. The goal is to raise funds for music and arts in North County schools.The streets of Carlsbad come alive with the work of skilled chalk artists and street painters, who work together to create a sprawling display on 500 feet of slurry sealed street “canvas.” Children, too, are invited to participate by creating children’s chalk art squares.Live bands and food kiosks come to accompany the artists, bringing the streets alive with an unforgettable art adventure for all ages.Where: Armada DriveBetween Cannon Road and Palomar Airport Road, CarlsbadWhen: Sept. 25 – 26, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.Cost: freeContact: www.carlsbadartsplash.org 2010-07-26T21:27:07+00:00 http://www.ourcitysd.com/site/3d_4d_theater_opens_at_air_space_museum/ http://www.ourcitysd.com/site/3d_4d_theater_opens_at_air_space_museum/#When:18:01:55Z The San Diego Air & Space Museum opened their new 3D/4D Zable Theater — the first of its kind in Balboa Park. The 3D/4D Zable Theater uses the newest 3D technologies but takes it to the next level of experience, employing interactive seats and unique special effects built into the theater itself. By creating a set of “4D” effects synchronized to the film production, the 3D/4D Zable Theater adds another layer of immersive and experiential fun for audiences of all ages. 4D theaters are a multi-sensory experience and are changing the way people enjoy movies. In addition to the 3D/4D Zable Theater, the Museum is opening a special play area for kids, the Kid’s Aviation Action Hangar (KAAH). Preschoolers enjoy magnetic toys and aviation coloring books, and art equipment to sketch their favorite airplane, and pedal planes to whisk them around our kid-size airport. Grade school age aviators will thrill to the “U-Fly-It” flight simulator experience, in a real wind tunnel atmosphere and they’ll also enjoy a romp on the moon’s surface in space suits. Two high fidelity flight simulators put future pilots’ skills to the test; and every age will enjoy creating and flying their own miniature parachutes. A large F-104 Starfighter cockpit, perfect for photo opportunities, provides the ultimate take-home memory for all Museum visitors. The KAAH is also included with regular admission to the Museum.3D/4D films showing:Jetpack Adventure (a film by nWave)Join Jett, a boy with a wild imagination, and his cat Jin as they snap into their self-made jetpacks and take off to make it in time for school. Feel the adrenaline pumping as you blast off in a hurry. Find the shortest way to class from high up in the sky. Fly Me To The Moon (a film by nWave)Get ready for a fully immersive space odyssey. Put yourself into the middle of the action for a thrilling ride to the moon. Team up with three teenaged flies and sneak aboard the legendary Apollo 11 for a mind-blowing experience that fully engages all your senses. Feel your heart pounding during countdown. Can you escape the smoke and fire that suddenly burst out on the launch pad? Grab on to your seat as the rocket boosters blast you off into space. Visit http://www.sandiegoairandspace.org/ for more information. 2010-07-12T18:01:55+00:00 http://www.ourcitysd.com/site/seeing_beauty/ http://www.ourcitysd.com/site/seeing_beauty/#When:17:42:15Z What is your definition of beauty? At the Seeing Beauty exhibit in the Museum of Photographic Arts, you can view various points of view on beauty. Seeing Beauty will encourage you to challenge, redefine or confirm your definition of beauty. The exhibit explores different genres of photography through various photographers. Museum admission $4 - $6. Contact 619-238-7559 or visit http://www.mopa.org. The exhibit will be up through January 2011. 2010-06-24T17:42:15+00:00 http://www.ourcitysd.com/site/old_globe_summer_shakespeare_festival/ http://www.ourcitysd.com/site/old_globe_summer_shakespeare_festival/#When:22:10:11Z June 12 – Sept. 26 This summer, the Old Globe will be celebrating it’s 75th anniversary of the Summer Shakespeare Festival with King Lear (June 12 – Sept. 23), Taming of the Shrew (June 16 – Sept. 26), and Madness of Gearge III (June 19 – Sept. 24) performed under the stars in the outdoor Lowell Davies Theatre. Festival tickets $29 - $78. Contact 619-23-GLOBE or visit TheOldGlobe.org.  2010-06-22T22:10:11+00:00 http://www.ourcitysd.com/site/surf_report_makes_a_splash_in_san_diego/ http://www.ourcitysd.com/site/surf_report_makes_a_splash_in_san_diego/#When:22:00:24Z Warm weather, family sacrifices, and a town that becomes filled with “more than just good surf.” Sound familiar? “Surf Report,” a new SoCal-based comedy, makes its world premiere this summer as the kick off to La Jolla Playhouse’s new season. San Diego-born playwright Annie Weisman, who shook up La Jolla Playhouse in 2001 with her play “Be Aggressive,” wrote “Surf Report.” “La Jolla Playhouse is thrilled to be staging another world premiere of a play by Annie Weisman,” said Christopher Ashley, artistic director for La Jolla Playhouse. “This new work is Annie’s artistic voice at its very best.” “Surf Report” features Judith, a hard working mother who gets a wake-up call while struggling to balance her tense marriage, dramatic daughter and venture capitalist boss. Weisman said San Diego is a huge influence on her work. “In this play, I explore what to me is the fascinating juxtaposition of cultures that exists in La Jolla — the biotech world and the surfing world,” she said. “Here in the midst of beach culture, some of the greatest minds in the world are scientifically innovating.” In the play, the ocean acts both as a literal backdrop and a metaphor in the play for powerful forces beyond the characters control, Weisman said. “It’s important to me to write local,” she added. “I like to satirize our culture, but also to pay tribute to it in equal measure.& rdquo; “Surf Report” takes the stage starting June 15. For tickets, call 858-550-1010 or visit lajollaplayhouse.org.   Surf Report La Jolla Playhouse stages the world premiere of this comedy based in San Diego, where life “becomes filled with more than just good surf.” Where: La Jolla Playhouse, Sheila and Hughes Potiker Theatre 2910 La Jolla Village Drive When: June 20 – July 11 Cost: $31 - $66 Call 858-550-1010 or www.lajollaplayhouse.org 2010-06-22T22:00:24+00:00 http://www.ourcitysd.com/site/san_diego_history_center_celebrates_the_american_west/ http://www.ourcitysd.com/site/san_diego_history_center_celebrates_the_american_west/#When:21:55:40Z An emotive collection of photographs chronicling the creation of the American West An emotive collection of photographs chronicling the creation of the American West is being showcased in Faces of the Frontier: Photographic Portraits from the American West, 1845-1924. The pictures, organized by the National Portrait Gallery and displayed in the San Diego History Center, feature over 100 figures including Kit Carson, George Custer, Geronimo, Annie Oakley Theodore Roosevelt, and Brigham Young.  “These portraits provide a unique glimpse into the history of the American West,” said David Kahn, executive director of the San Diego History Center. “The exhibition illustrates how photography influenced the understanding of the West by giving a face to the changing shape of the country.” In the 80 years between the Mexican War and the Indian Citizenship Act, the country was certainly changing. The photographs chronicle events such as the completion of the transcontinental railroad, on-going conflicts between Native Americans and non-natives, the emergence of the national parks movement, the admittance of 19 new states west of the Mississippi, and the philosophy of manifest destiny that inspired explorers to connect the West to the already established East. The images come from noted photographers of the period such as Charles Milton Bell, Mathew Brady, Alexander Gardner, Edward Sheriff Curtis, and Eadweard Muybridge. The San Diego History Center is the only West Coast venue for this traveling exhibition.   Where: San Diego History Center, 1649 El Prado When: March 12 – June 6 Cost: free Contact: www.sandiegohistory.org/frontier.html or call 619-232-6203 To download a free cell phone tour to enhance your visit, go to www.sandiegohistory.org or call 202-595-0074 2010-03-22T21:55:40+00:00