The City: Top to Bottom
thursday, sept. 19
Balboa Park History Stroll
Ever wonder how Balboa Park was named? What structures stood in various locations in 1915? Who were some of the individuals who helped shape the landscape and built environment, and what did they originally envision it to look like? Were the buildings in the Park today, copies or interpretations of real structures in other parts of the world? What elements changed to prepare the Park for the 2nd Exposition in 1935? Learn these trivia tidbits and more on this one hour walking tour along the Park’s main street, with offshoots to locales with forgotten stories to reveal. Museum staff and skilled docents lead this easy paced stroll through the Park revealing many of the intriguing aspects of its past, its endearing present, and exciting future.
San Diego History Center, Casa de Balboa in Balboa Park, 11 a.m. – 12 p.m., tickets $10 SDHC members, $12 general, 619-23-6203 ext. 129, sandiegohistory.org
- Pink Splash by Loretta Deczynski
friday, sept. 20
Loretta Deczynski and Maurjo Reser Exhibit
Deczynski is a multi-media artist, who will exhibit paintings in pastel, colored pencil, watercolor and acrylic. She also has her miniature painting treasures on display. Reser received her inspiration from extensive travels throughout the historical southwest. She will be exhibiting in oil, acrylic and watercolor.
Southwestern Artists’ Association, Gallery 23, Spanish Village Art Center, 1770 Village Place in Balboa Park, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., admission free, 619-232-3522, swartists.com
- Classical Melodies in Balboa Park – San Diego Youth Symphony and Conservatory Rehearsals
saturday, sept. 21
Classical Melodies in Balboa Park – San Diego Youth Symphony and Conservatory Rehearsals
Every weekend the San Diego Youth Symphony and Conservatory’s ensembles fill Casa del Prado with classical music. Visitors are invited to observe these rehearsals share the musical journey of our student musicians (ages 8-25). This is a wonderful treat to enhance any visit to Balboa Park.
San Diego Youth Symphony and Conservatory, Rooms 207 and 205 in Casa del Prado, 1650 El Prado in Balboa Park, 8:45 a.m.-7:15 p.m., admission free, sdys.org
- Bunnyfest 2013
sunday, sept. 22
Bunnyfest 2013
Join the San Diego House Rabbit Society for Bunnyfest 2013 for Bunnies at Balboa a day of fun, bunnies, and more! Bunnyfest is the Society’s annual fundraiser, featuring an open-air fair with arts and craft vendors, vet information booths, grooming services, bunny-themed T-shirts and other apparel and more! Proceeds benefit rescue, education, spay/neuter, and adoption of abandoned domestic rabbits through San Diego House Rabbit Society and local shelters.
Bunnyfest 2013, 1549 El Prado in Balboa Park, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., admission free, catsandrabbitsandmore.com
monday, sept. 23
On the Fly: Technology Takes Off
This new exhibition will center on a demonstration presented throughout the day in the Fleet’s Main Gallery, using small-scale unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). The demonstration provides an exciting visual display of choreographed UAVs. These UAVs use an electronic control system driven by computer software to guide their flight. On the Fly will include a number of ancillary exhibits that explore aerodynamics, including wind tubes and a state-of-the-art motorized airplane launcher, along with supplies and trained facilitators who will work with visitors to create their own flying objects with which to experiment.
Reuben H. Fleet Science Center, 1875 El Prado in Balboa Park, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., adult gallery admission $13, 619-238-1233, rhfleet.org
tuesday, sept. 24
Elliott Erwitt: Dog Dogs
Dog Dogs by Elliott Erwitt This irresistible exhibition of 65 black and white photographs by noted American photographer Elliott Erwitt is a heartfelt and original tribute to “man’s best friend.” Nearly every image is a miraculous blend of composition and content by a 20th-century master of moment and meaning. Erwitt sees the dignity of the ankle-high Chihuahua; the anxiety of the homeless hound; and the joy of a homely but well-loved pug. In his vast range of emotion and his easy going but precise mastery of the abstract elements of composition, Elliott Erwitt holds the title as the Henri Cartier-Bresson of the canine world.
Carlsbad City Library Art complex, 1775 Dove Lane in Carlsbad, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., admission free, 760-602-2021, carlsbadca.gov
wednesday, sept. 25
Gilbert Castellanos Jazz Jam
Gilbert Castellanos Southern California trumpet virtuoso, Gilbert Castellanos, makes music that sounds effortless. Skilled with impressive dexterity and control, his clarity of expression moves listeners on a deeply emotional level. You don’t want to miss his weekly jam sessions at the Seven Grand San Diego. No cover charge!
Seven Grand San Diego, 3054 University Ave. in San Diego, 9 p.m., admission free, 619-269-8820, sevengrandbars.com
