Life shapes art according to singer-songwriter, Vicci Martinez, who will be performing at Pride’s main stage, Sun., July 14 from 5-5:30 p.m. For Martinez, a few major events that have unfolded during her 28 years have molded her into the artist Pride Festival goers will experience, not least among them her parents’ response to her…
Beer, sake and sushi! We were in heaven at the Japan Society’s 11th annual Beer and Sake Festival. It was held at the San Diego Marriott Del Mar June 27. Microbreweries and sake manufacturers poured samples of their best products including Japanese rice wine. Caterers and restaurants served various appetizers, sushi, salads and desserts. Chefs…
Pride weekend is here once more and with it comes a plethora of artistic activity to choose from and this does not necessarily mean pictures in galleries and performances in theaters. Pride, both the parade on Saturday and the two day festival is an opportunity for the local community (plus thousands of out of town…
thursday, july 11 TNT: Chromatic This summer the Museum becomes a chromatic canvas at TNT, the Museum’s signature art and music mash-up. Dive deeper into art with tours, art-making activities, live music on the plaza, tasty cocktails, and delicious bites from MIHO Gastrotruck. Don’t miss the opportunity to celebrate Liza Lou: Color Field. Also check…
July 7, the Aventine and ArtWalk San Diego will take Art à la Carte to the next level and everyone is invited! Between 5 and 8 p.m., this monthly pop-up art series will feature a special installment exclusively showcasing the works of art critic, collector and celebrated art dealer Alexander Salazar. The alfresco occasion welcomes all ages to attend and…
WASHINGTON, D.C. – In a fitting tribute to the success of the PEPFAR (the U.S. President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief) program, Secretary of State John Kerry announced this week that the one-millionth baby will be born HIV-free this month due to PEPFAR-supported prevention of mother-to-child transmission (PMTCT) programs. At an event marking PEPFAR’s tenth…
Last week, Lux Art Institute unveiled its roster of five artists selected for their 2014 residency program. If you haven’t heard of or visited Lux then I encourage you to plan a trip up the coast to check out this incredibly smart and progressively modern museum purposefully nestled into an eco-hillside in Encinitas. The Lux…
There is a weekend of LGBT art openings before us; something happening every night and therefore something for everyone. Here below are the details: First up, Friday, June 7 stop by AHF Pharmacy (below Martini’s above Fourth) at 6:30 p.m. and enjoy The Works of John Keasler. Keasler works in many media but began painting…
Each year, The San Diego LGBT Community Center celebrates the birthday of the legendary Mexican artist Frida Kahlo with the Pachanga de Frida event. This year’s event will take place at The Center, 3909 Centre Street Saturday, June 29 from 6-10 p.m. and will be hosted by the fabulous Franceska. Guests will enjoy dancing to…
City Heights is a diverse community of San Diego stretching from El Cajon Blvd. to the north and freeway 94 to the south. Previously known for neglect and urban blight, the district is presently in a state of revitalization with the infusion of new commercial developments, parks and street improvements Atop a plateau and three…
