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CONCERTS: A diverse group of returning and debut artists highlight the fall and winter lineup of Sunday Organ Concerts in Balboa Park. Sundays, 2pm. Free. Spreckels Organ Pavilion. (619) 702-8138.

CRUISE: B Natural and Nude Blues play dance tunes on 19th Century Mississippi-style paddlewheel boat The Bahia Belle. Fridays & Saturdays. Cruise begins at 7:30 and boards every half hour, music at 8:30pm. $6. Bahia Hotel, 998 W. Mission Bay Dr. & Catamaran Resort Hotel, 3999 Mission Blvd. 539-7779.

EXHIBIT: Robson Gallery displays works in oil, watercolor and sculpture. Through January. Tues.-Sat., 11am-6pm & by appointment. Free. Robson Gallery, 535 4th Ave. (619) 234-7356.

EXHIBIT: The "All Media Group Show" celebrates the millennium. Through January. Tues.-Sat., 10am-5pm. The Artists Gallery, 7420 Girard Ave., La Jolla. (619) 459-5844.

EXHIBIT: "Star Wars: The Magic of Myth," featuring original artwork, props, models, costumes and more from the "Star Wars" film saga. Through Jan. 9. Sun.-Thurs., 9am-6pm; Fri. & Sat., 9am-8pm. $10-$12. San Diego Museum of Art, 1450 El Prado, Balboa Park. (619) 232-7931.

EXHIBIT: "Conversations in Culture: A Tenth Anniversary Retrospective" featuring carvings, figurines, jewelry, blown glass & pottery by Native American artisans. Through April 30. Daily, 10am-4:30pm. $5. San Diego Museum of Man, 1350 El Prado, Balboa Park. (619) 239-2001.
EXHIBIT: "Folk Art of Mexico" includes ceramics, metal work, textiles, baskets, toys & masks. Through June 2000. Tues.-Sun., 10am-4pm. $5. Mingei International Museum, 1439 El Prado, Balboa Park. 239-0003.

EXHIBIT: "Arrows of the SpiritÐNorth American Indian Adornment from Prehistory to the Present." Through Jan. 30. Tues.-Sun., 10am-4pm. $5. Mingei International Museum, 1439 El Prado, Balboa Park. 239-0003.

EXHIBIT: "Experiments in Acrylic and Collage" by Offtrack Gallery January artist of the month, Debbie Ross. Through Jan. 31. Daily, 9am-6pm. Offtrack Gallery, 510 N. Coast Hwy. 101, Encinitas. (760) 942-3636.

EXHIBIT: "100 Years of Automotive Progress: Mirroring the Evolution of San Diego from the Early 1900s into the Year 2000" at the San Diego Automotive Museum. Through Jan. 31. Daily, 10am-4pm. $7. 2080 Pan American Plaza, No. 12, Balboa Park. (619) 231-2886.

EXHIBIT: San Diego Model Railroad Museum presents an exhibition in miniature, "Great Trains of the Twentieth Century." Through July 5. Tues.-Fri., 11am-4pm; Sat. & Sun., 11am-5pm. $4. 1649 El Prado, Balboa Park. (619) 696-0199.

EXHIBIT: Reuben H. Fleet Science Center presents "Punch Cards to PCs: The Computer Revolution." Opens daily at 9:30am. $10. Balboa Park. (619) 238-1233.

EXHIBIT: "Bertrand Lavier: Walt Disney Productions" explores the realm between high art and the everyday. Through Jan. 30. Tues.-Sat., 10am-5pm; Sun., noon-5pm. $2. Museum of Contemporary Art Downtown, 1001 Kettner Blvd. (619) 234-1001.

EXHIBIT: "Pacific Arcadia: Images of California, 1600-1915" investigates how California was promoted to outsiders through paintings, drawings and photographs with maps, prints and advertisements. Through Jan. 9. Daily, 9am-4:30pm. $8. San Diego Museum of Art, 1450 El Prado, Balboa Park. (619) 232-7931.

EXHIBIT: "Picturing Paradise: San Diego in the Eye of the Artist, 1875-1940" celebrates the millennium in conjunction with the "Pacific Arcadia: Images of California, 1600-1915" exhibit. Through Jan. 9, 2000. Daily, 9am-4:30pm. $8. San Diego Museum of Art, 1450 El Prado, Balboa Park. (619) 232-7931.

EXHIBIT: Faiya Fredman: "Selections from the Goddess Series." Through Jan. 15, 2000. Tues.-Sat., 10am-5:30pm; Wed. until 8:30pm. Athenaeum Music & Arts Library, 1008 Wall St., La Jolla. (858) 454-5872.

EXHIBIT: The Museum of Photographic Arts presents "Anamorphose/Metamorphose: Photographic Interventions by Georges Rousse" in its temporary location in the Downtown Museum of Contemporary Art. Through Jan. 30. Tues.-Sat., 10am-5pm: Sun., noon-5pm. $2. 1001 Kettner Blvd. (619) 238-7559.

EXHIBIT: The San Diego Aerospace Museum celebrates the achievements of women in aviation and space flight in "Women of Flight." Through Sept. 30., 2000. Daily, 10am-4:30pm. $8. 2001 Pan American Plaza, Balboa Park. (619) 234-8291.

EXHIBIT: Photographic images of landscapes, wildlife, underwater habitats and more are highlighted at "Desert and Sea: Visions of Baja California." Through Jan. 9, 2000. Daily, 9:30am-4:30pm. $6. San Diego Natural History Museum, 1788 El Prado, Balboa Park. (619) 232-3821.

EXHIBIT: Joseph Bellows Gallery features "Intimations of Paradise" by photographer Christopher Burkett. Through Jan. 8. Tues.-Sat., 10am-5pm. Joseph Bellows Gallery, 7661 Girard Ave., (858) 456-5620.

EXHIBIT: The San Diego Historical Society in conjunction with Mervyn's California presents "An Uncommon Mission: Father Jerome Tupa Paints the California Missions." Through March 12. Tues.-Sun., 10am-4:30pm. $5. 1649 El Prado, Balboa Park. (619) 232-6203.

EXHIBIT: The Timken Museum of Art hosts "The Art of Conservation: Preserving the Past for a New Millennium." Through Feb. 15. Tues.-Sat., 10am-4:30pm; Sun., 1:30-4:30pm. Free. 1500 El Prado, Balboa Park. (619) 239-5548.

EXHIBIT: "Picturing Paradise: Marketing San Diego 1875-1940," a companion to "Picturing Paradise: San Diego in the Eye of the Artist,1875-1940" at the San Diego Museum of Art, examines how the foundation was laid for San Diego’s influx of commerce and tourism enjoyed today. Through Jan. 30. Tues.-Sun., 10am-4:30pm. $5. San Diego Historical Society, 1649 El Prado, Balboa Park. (619) 232-6203.

EXHIBIT: "Land of the Winged Horsemen: Art in Poland, 1572-1764." Through Feb. 27, 2000. Daily, 10am-4:30pm. $8. San Diego Museum of Art, 1450 El Prado, Balboa Park. (619) 232-7931.

EXHIBIT: The San Diego Art Institute presents "Retrospective of a ModelÐ25 Years of Drawing Pam," curated by Eleanor Antin, plus the David G. Fleet Young Artists Gallery hosting "Photographing the Origins" by Linda Vista Teen Leaders and the Regional Artists & "One Foot" show juried by Luis Stand. Through Jan. 16. Tues.-Sat., 10am-4pm; Sun., noon-4pm. $3. 1439 El Prado, Balboa Park. (619) 236-0011.

FILM: IMAX film "Africa's Elephant Kingdom" at the Reuben H. Fleet Science Center. Through Feb 29. Call for daily schedule. $10. Balboa Park. (619) 238-1233.

FILM: IMAX film "Olympic Glory" at the Reuben H. Fleet Science Center. Through Feb. 29. Call for daily schedule. $10. Balboa Park. (619) 238-1233.

PERFORMANCE: The comedy "Triple Espresso" plays eight times per week at The Horton Grand Theatre. Weds. & Thurs., 7:30pm; Fri., 8pm; Sat., 1, 5 & 8pm; Sun., 3 & 7pm. $32.50-$34.50. 444 4th Ave. (619) 234-9583.

PERFORMANCE: "Forever Plaid" performs 8 shows a week at The Theatre in Old Town. Tues.-Fri., 8pm; Sat., 5 & 8pm; Sun., 3 & 7pm. Wed. matinee beginning 1/19, 3pm. $25-$35. 4040 Twiggs St. (619) 688-2494.

PERFORMANCE: Mystery Cafe Dinner Theatre presents "Vendetta at Hollywood & Vine," an original tale of blackmail and deceit set in 1950s Hollywood. Open-ended run. Fri. & Sat., 8pm. $39.50-$43.50. Imperial House Restaurant, 505 Kalmia. (619) 544-1600.

THEATER: The Fritz Theater presents Pinter's "The Hothouse." Thurs.-Sat., 8pm; Sun., 7pm. $10-$15. 420 3rd Ave. (619) 233-7505.

PERFORMANCE: San Diego Playgoers Series presents the classic American musical, "Show Boat." Through Jan. 9. Tues.-Thurs., 7:30pm; Fri., 8pm; Sat., 2 & 8pm; Sun., 1:30 & 7pm. $22-$49.50. Civic Theatre, 3rd & B St. (619) 570-1100.

PERFORMANCE: The San Diego Museum of Art continues its monthly Jazz in the Park performance series with Saxophone Showcase. Five San Diego virtuosos will treat you to the length and breath of saxophone expression: Hollis Gentry, Jonny Viau, John Rekevics, Daniel Jackson and Steve Feierabend with an all star rhythm section of Rob Whitlock, Rob Thorsen, and Duncan Moore. 5:30-7:30pm. $9. Sculpture Court Cafe, 1450 El Prado, Balboa Park. (619) 696-1966.

EVENT: Promote La Jolla Inc. sponsors "First Thursday in the Village of La Jolla," with live entertainment and a variety of special offers from stores, galleries and restaurants. 6-8pm. Free. Village of La Jolla. (858) 454-5718.

EVENT: The 12th annual San Diego Boat Show features the latest in yachts, sailboats, personal watercrafts, kayaks, fishing gear and more. Thurs. & Fri., noon-9pm; Sat., 10am-9pm; Sun., 11am-6pm. $7. San Diego Convention Center and Marriott Marina, 111 W. Harbor Dr. (619) 274-9924.

EXHIBIT: Many Hands Crafts Gallery presents "Furry Friends," an animal art show with prints and cards, jewelry, pottery, glass, fiber, wood and clothing. Through Jan. 31. Daily, 11am-6pm; Fri. until 9pm. 302 Island Ave., Ste. 101. (619) 557-8303.

EVENT: The Del Mar Antique Show & Sale features antiques and collectibles including furniture, glass, pottery, paper ephemera, crystal and more. Through Jan. 9. Fri. & Sat., 10am-7pm; Sun., 10am-5pm. $6. Del Mar Fairgrounds, 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd. (760) 943-7500.

PERFORMANCE: Sushi Performance and Visual Arts hosts performance artist Tim Miller in a new work, "Glory Box." Jan. 7 & 8, 8pm. $20. Sushi Performance and Visual Arts Space, 320 11th Ave. (619) 235-2266.

EVENT: Linda's San Diego Teddy Bear, Doll & Antique Toy Show & Sale. Through Jan. 9. Jan. 8, 10:30am-4pm; Jan. 9, 10am-3pm. $5. Scottish Rite Center, 1895 Camino del Rio S. (760) 434-7444.

EVENT: The Fourth Annual Wellness Fair hosted by Henry's Marketplace with keynote speaker Michael Murray. $15. Del Mar Fairgrounds.

EXHIBIT: Santa Ysabel Art Gallery presents a two-person show featuring the visual poetry of contemporary artists Althea Brimm and Helen Petre. Through Feb. 13, 2000. Wed.-Sun., 10am-5pm. 30352 Hwy. 78 at Hwy. 79. (760) 765-1676.

PERFORMANCE: The San Diego Museum of Art invites kids ages 5 through 12 to its Second Saturday Storytelling series, where professional storyteller Harlynne Geisler leads the children through imaginative journeys. 2pm. $5. 1450 El Prado, Balboa Park. (619) 696-1966.

PERFORMANCE: The La Jolla Chamber Music Society opens its 2000 Piano Series with Jean-Yves Thibaudet. Sherwood Auditorium, Museum of Contemporary Art, 700 Prospect St., La Jolla. (619) 459-3728.

THEATER: North Coast Repertory Theatre presents "Kingdom of Earth" by Tennessee Williams. Through Feb. 13. Thurs.-Sat., 8pm; Sun., 2 & 7pm; call for exceptions. $18-$20. 987 D Lomas Santa Fe Dr., Solana Beach. (888)776-NCRT.

CONCERT: The San Dieguito Performing Arts Association presents the Pacific Trio. 7pm. $15. Carlsbad Library, 1775 Dove Ln. (760) 752-5078.

CONCERT: Debbie Reynolds. 7:30pm. $31-$56. East County Performing Arts Ctr., 210 E. Main St., El Cajon. (619) 440-2277.

FILM: San Diego Public Library screens the award-winning film "Regret to Inform." 6pm. Free. 820 E St. (619) 236-5870.

EVENT: San Diego Maritime Museum hosts Visiting Square-Rigged Ships. Through Jan. 23. 1492 N. Harbor Dr. (619) 234-9153.

EVENT: TheatreSports Competition of Improvisational Comedy. 8pm. $9. 6@Penn Studio, 3704 6th Ave. (619) 465-SHOW.

EXHIBIT: Sushi Performance & Visual Art presents "Shrine" by Lisa Venditelli and "Reading Room B" by Steve Ausbury. Through Feb. 9. Thurs.-Sat., noon-4pm or by appointment. Sushi Performance and Visual Arts Space, 320 11th Ave. (619) 235-8466.

LECTURE: Physicist Kim Griest speaks at the UCSD Millennium Lecture Series. 7pm. Free. Copley Conference Center, Institute of the Americas, UCSD Campus. (858) 822-0510.

PERFORMANCE: The San Diego Symphony's Symphony @ Six Series, sponsored by Sempra Energy, features Barber's Overture to "The School for Scandal" and Elgar's Enigma Variations. 6pm. $15-$25. Copley Symphony Hall, 750 B St. (619) 235-0804.

PERFORMANCE: Sushi Performance and Visual Art at the ReinCarnation Project presents Performance Music by Cultural Odyssey. Jan. 13-17 & Jan. 20-22, 8pm. $20; pay what you can, Jan. 17. 320 11th Ave. Reservations required. (619) 235-8468

CONCERT: The Martin Luther King Jr. Community Choir. 10:15am. Free. Kempton Elementary School, 740 Kempton Rd., Spring Valley. (619) 697-6246.

PERFORMANCE: The San Diego Symphony continues its Connoisseur Series with pianist Noriko Ogawa performing works of Barber, Rachmanioff, Lutoslawki and Elgar conducted by Jung-Ho Pak. Through Jan. 15. 8pm. $15-$60. Copley Symphony Hall, 750 B St. (619) 235-0804.

PERFORMANCE: Target Stars on Ice. San Diego Sports Arena, 3500 Sports Arena Blvd. (619) 224-4171.

THEATER: San Diego Repertory Theatre presents "Culture Clash Anthology: 15th Anniversary Celebration." Through Jan. 23. Wed.-Sat., 8pm; Sun. & Tues., 7pm; Sun., 2pm; additional matinee, Jan. 22, 2pm. $20-$32. Lyceum Theatre, 79 Horton Plaza. (619) 544-1000.

THEATER: San Diego Junior Theatre presents the Charles Dickens classic, "Great Expectations." Through Jan. 23. Fri., 7pm; Sat., 2 & 7pm; Sun., 2pm. $7-$9. Casa del Prado Theatre, Balboa Park. (619) 239-8355.

EXHIBIT: "The Magic of Mata Ortiz," a retrospective of the Juan Quezada Pottery Collection. Through Jan. 14, 2001. Daily, 10am-4:30pm. $5. San Diego Museum of Man, 1350 El Prado, Balboa Park. (619) 239-2001.

MEETING: The Romance Writers of America San Diego features a morning workshop with round table discussions on a variety of topics including organizations, classes and query letters and an afternoon lecture with published author Vicki Lewis Thompson speaking on motivation. 10am-3pm. $17. Quality Resort, 875 Hotel Circle S. (619) 447-5409

EVENT: The 24th annual Bridal Bazaar. 10am-5pm. $8. San Diego Civic Concourse, 202 C St. (858) 755-6601.

PERFORMANCE: Athenaeum Music & Arts Library presents Delores Stevens, piano, and Humbert Lucarelli, oboe, in its Chamber Concerts 1999/2000 series. 7:30pm. $20. 1008 Wall St., La Jolla. (858) 454-5872.

PERFORMANCE: The La Jolla Chamber Music Society presents The Avalon String Quartet in its 1999-2000 Discovery Series. 5pm. $15. Sherwood Auditorium, Museum of Contemporary Art, 700 Prospect St., La Jolla. (619) 459-3728.

PERFORMANCE: San Diego Mini-Concerts presents Delores Stevens and Humbert Lucarelli as part of its Brown Bag series. Noon. Free. Lyceum Theatre, 79 Horton Plaza. (858) 587-8979.

CONCERT: The San Diego Museum of Art presents Westwind Brass performing "CelebrationsÐUplifting Music for Brass." 7:30pm. $20. 1450 El Prado, Balboa Park. (619) 696-1966.

PERFORMANCE: Spruce Street Forum hosts Vijay Iyer and Ben Goldberg performing new and experimental music in its Fresh Sound Music Winter Series. 8pm. $15. 301 Spruce St. (619) 295-0301.

PERFORMANCE: The La Jolla Chamber Music Society presents Cho-Liang Lin and Andre-Michel Schub in its 1999-2000 Celebrity Series. 8pm. Civic Theatre, 3rd & B St. (619) 459-3728.

PERFORMANCE: The San Diego Symphony continues this season's Classic Film Series with "The Mark of Zorro." 7:30pm. $10-$20. Copley Symphony Hall, 750 B St. (619) 235-0804.

CONCERT: Wayne Newton. 7:30pm. $46-$66. East County Performing Arts Ctr., 210 E. Main St., El Cajon. (619) 440-2277.

EVENT: San Diego Opera opens its 35th International Season with "Festeggiamo Sotto La Luna." "Honorary Committee" tickets with pre-opera reception, priority seating at post-opera dinner and dance, $850; "Court of Aragon" tickets with pre-opera reception, post-opera dinner and dance, $600; "Noblemen and Ladies" tickets with dinner dance and favors, $350. Opera tickets must be purchased separately. Civic Theatre, 3rd & B St. (619) 232-7636.

EXHIBIT: San Diego landscape architect Laura Burnett exhibits renderings, plans, sketch book drawings, construction details and photographs. Through March. Thurs.-Sat., 1-6pm & by appointment. Spruce Street Forum, 301 Spruce St. (619) 295-0301.

OPERA: San Diego Opera presents Giuseppe Verdi's "Il Trovatore." Through Feb. 2. Jan. 22, 25 & Feb. 2, 7pm; Jan. 28, 8pm; Jan. 30, 2pm. $31 and up. Civic Theatre, 3rd & B St. (619) 570-1100.

PERFORMANCE: The San Diego Chamber Orchestra welcomes guest conductor Angel Romero in a program entitled "An Evening of Romance." 8pm. $10-$40. Copley Symphony Hall, 750 B St. (888) 848-SDCO.

PERFORMANCE: La Jolla Symphony & Chorus presents the debut concert of the new La Jolla Symphony Chamber Orchestra. Through Jan. 23. Sat., 8pm; Sun., 3pm. $16. The Neurosciences Institute, 10640 John J. Hopkins Dr., La Jolla. (858) 534-4637.

EVENT: The San Diego Mycological Society holds a Mushroom Fair featuring slide shows, a cooking presentation, and cultivation, dyeing and identification information. 11am-3pm. $1. Rm. 101, Casa del Prado Building, Balboa Park. (619) 589-2318.

PERFORMANCE: The San Diego Early Music Society presents Judith Malafronte and Andrew Lawrence-King in its 1999-2000 International Series. 8pm. $18. St. James-by-the-Sea, 743 Prospect St., La Jolla. (619) 291-8246.

WORKSHOP: Creativity Workout. A program of playful exercises from the world of improvisational comedy, designed to develop creativity, mental flexibility and communication skills, is presented by Jacquie Lowell. 6-8:30pm. $15. Radiance Studio, 1618 W. Lewis St., Mission Hills.(619) 581-0050.

PERFORMANCE: The San Diego Chamber Orchestra welcomes guest conductor Angel Romero in a program entitled "An Evening of Romance." 8pm. $25-$30. Sherwood Auditorium, Museum of Contemporary Art, 700 Prospect St., La Jolla. (888) 848-SDCO.

PERFORMANCE: Spruce Street Forum presents the Frode Gjerstad Trio in its Fresh Sound Music Winter Series. 8pm. $18. 301 Spruce St. (619) 295-0301.

PERFORMANCE: The San Diego Chamber Orchestra welcomes guest conductor Angel Romero in a program entitled "An Evening of Romance." 8pm. $50. Fairbanks Ranch Country Club, 15150 San Dieguito Rd., Rancho Santa Fe. (888) 848-SDCO.

THEATER: North Coast Repertory Theatre presents The Second Avenue Klezmer Ensemble. 7pm. $12. 987 D Lomas Santa Fe Dr., Solana Beach. (888)776-NCRT.

EXHIBIT: "GraphicUs," the third component of "Design Worlds/Diseno Mundos." Through June. Tues.-Fri., 10am-3pm; Sat. & Sun., 10am-4pm. $6. Children's Museum, 200 W. Island Ave. (619) 233-KIDS.

PERFORMANCE: Mainly Mozart's Fourth Annual spotlight Series, "The Concertmasters Series," opens with Andres Cardenes, concertmaster of the Pittsburgh Symphony. 8pm. $30. The Neurosciences Institute, 10640 John J. Hopkins Dr., La Jolla. (619) 239-0100.

EXHIBIT: Reuben H. Fleet Science Center presents "Color Play," a traveling exhibit on the science of color. Through July 3. Opens daily at 9:30am. $10. Balboa Park. (619) 238-1233.

PERFORMANCE: Mainly Mozart's Fourth Annual spotlight Series, "The Concertmasters Series," opens with Andres Cardenes, concertmaster of the Pittsburgh Symphony. 8pm. $12. Ruth French Chapman Performing Arts Center, 1120 EastLake Pkwy., Chula Vista. (619) 239-0100.

EVENT: Mainly Mozart celebrates the 244th anniversary of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's birth at its annual fund-raiser, Amadeus 2000! A Birthday Celebration. 6:30pm. $200. The Westgate Hotel, 1055 2nd Ave. (619) 239-0100.

PERFORMANCE: The La Jolla Chamber Music Society continues its 1999-2000 Revelle Series with the Kalcihstein-Laredo-Robinson Trio. 8pm. Sherwood Auditorium, Museum of Contemporary Art, 700 Prospect St., La Jolla. (619) 459-3728.

PERFORMANCE: The San Diego Symphony continues its Light Bulb series with Strange Bedfellows Part II, a program of unexpected musical partners. 8pm. $10-$45. Copley Symphony Hall, 750 B St. (619) 235-0804.

PERFORMANCE: La Jolla Symphony & Chorus hosts the 41st Annual Young Artists Competition, with the 6 winners featured in a Showcase Recital on Jan. 30. $16. Mandeville Center & Recital Hall, UCSD Campus. (858) 534-4637.

THEATER: San Diego Repertory Theatre presents "The Second Annual San Diego New Musical Festival." 8pm. $10. Lyceum Theatre, 79 Horton Plaza. (619) 544-1000.

EXHIBIT: "Passion for Color," a show of recent watercolor works by Elizabeth Taft. Through March 4. Tues.-Sat., 10am-5pm. The Artists Gallery, 7420 Girard Ave., La Jolla. (619) 459-5844.