March, 2001
March, 2001
ARTS & EVENTS Datebook
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ONGOING EVENTS CLASS: The WorldBeat Center presents an African Drum and Percussion Class for adults, taught by Nana Yaw Asiedu. Saturdays, 3-6pm. WorldBeat Center, 2100 Park Blvd. (619) 230-1190. CONCERTS: An attractive mix of classics and lighter fare highlight the lineup of Sunday Organ Concerts in Balboa Park. Sundays, 2pm. Free. Spreckels Organ Pavilion. (619) 702-8138. CRUISE: Enjoy dancing, cocktails and moonlight views of Mission Bay on the 19th Century Mississippi-style paddlewheeler boat The Bahia Belle. Wed.-Sat. starting at 6:30pm, the Bahia Belle can be boarded every hour on the half hour from the Bahia Hotel, 998 W. Mission Bay Dr., or every hour on the hour from the Catamaran Resort Hotel, 3999 Mission Blvd. $6. (858) 539-7779. CRUISE: San Diego Harbor Excursion offers Harbor Cruises including 1- or 2-hour tours, whale watching and dinner cruises with hosted bar. $12-$69.1050 N. Harbor Dr. (619) 234-4111. EXHIBIT: The Children's Museum/Museo de los Ninos hosts a collection of paintings and etchings by Betty LaDuke. Through the middle of March. Tues.-Fri., 10am-3pm; Sat. & Sun., 10am-4pm. $6. 200 W. Island Ave. (619) 233-KIDS. EXHIBIT: “The Bones Don't Lie: Stories from the Grave” explores bone recovery, identification techniques, and the use of skulls and bones in popular culture. Through Jan. 27, 2002. Daily, 10am-4:30pm. $6. San Diego Museum of Man, 1350 El Prado, Balboa Park. (619) 239-2001. EXHIBIT: “Village India—Art of Compassion and Devotion—Selections from the Permanent Collection of Mingei International” features textiles, terra cottas and bronzes, adornment, toys and kites. Through May. Tues.-Sun., 10am-4pm. $5. Mingei International Museum, 1439 El Prado, Balboa Park. (619) 239-0003. EXHIBIT: OffTrack Gallery presents “Water Music In Color” with artist of the month Tom Shannon. Through March 31. Daily, 9am-6pm. 510 N. Coast Hwy. 101, Encinitas. (760) 942-3636. EXHIBIT: Sumner & Dene Creations in Art presents its “Annual Valentine's Show.” Through March 11. Daily, 10am-6pm; Sun., 10am-4pm. Free. 2807 University Ave. (619) 688-5969. EXHIBIT: Joseph Bellows Gallery features “Presence,” a selection of photographs by Beatrice Helg. Through March 31. Tues.-Sat., 10am-5pm; Mon by appointment. Free. Joseph Bellows Gallery, 7661 Girard Ave., (858) 456-5620. EXHIBIT: “Obsessions” illustrates the role of technique with works by 16 artists. Through March 17. Tues.-Sat., 11am-4pm and by appointment. University Art Gallery, UCSD Campus. (858) 534-2107. EXHIBIT: Reuben H. Fleet Science Center presents “TechnoVation,” an exhibition highlighting San Diego’s most innovative science and technology developments. Through 2001. Opens daily at 9:30am. $6.50. Balboa Park. (619) 238-1233. EXHIBIT: The San Diego Historical Society presents “Out of Our Vaults II: San Diego Collects.” Through Sept. 2, 2002. Tues.-Sun., 10am-4:30pm. $5. 1649 El Prado, Balboa Park. (619) 232-6203. EXHIBIT: “Art of the Sea: 17th Century Dutch Masters and Their Legacy.” Daily, 9am-9pm. $6. San Diego Maritime Museum, 1492 N. Harbor Dr. (619) 234-9153, Ext. 101. EXHIBIT: “The Rival of Painting: the Lithographs of Albert Belleroche.” Through May 27. Tues.-Sun., 10am-6pm., Thursday until 9pm. $8. San Diego Museum of Art, 1450 El Prado, Balboa Park. (619) 232-7931. EXHIBIT: “Faces of San Diego 2000” features a cross-section of San Diego’s most cherished photographs of families and friends. Through March 18. Tues.-Sun., 10am-4:30pm. $5. San Diego Historical Society, 1649 El Prado, Balboa Park. (619) 232-6203. EXHIBIT: “Against Design” brings together U.S. and European artists whose work blurs the boundaries between art, architecture and design. Through May 20. Weekdays, 11am-5pm; Thurs. until 8pm; weekends, 11am-5pm; closed Wednesdays. $4. Museum of Contemporary Art, 700 Prospect St., La Jolla. (858) 454-3541. EXHIBIT: Montana's American Grill presents “Vessels,” a new series of paintings by international artist Judith Jarcho. Mon.-Fri., lunch & dinner, Sat. & Sun., dinner only. 1421 University Ave. (888) 518-2424. EXHIBIT: “Daido Motioyama: Stray Dog” documents the cultural climate of post-World War II Japan. Through April 8. Mon.-Sun., 10am-5pm. $6. Museum of Photographic Arts, 1649 El Prado, Balboa Park. (619) 238-7559. EXHIBIT: “Asia Crossroads: Selections from the Permanent Collection.” Through June. Open Tues.-Sun.; call for hours. $8. San Diego Museum of Art, 1450 El Prado, Balboa Park. (619) 232-7931. EXHIBIT: Reuben H. Fleet Science Center presents the planetarium show “The Sky Tonight.” First Wed. of each month, 7pm. $5. Balboa Park. (619) 238-1233. EXHIBIT: “American Impressionists Abroad and at Home: Paintings from the Collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art.” Through April 22. Mon.-Sun., 10am-6pm., Thursday until 9pm. $8. San Diego Museum of Art, 1450 El Prado, Balboa Park. (619) 232-7931. EXHIBIT: Spruce Street Forum presents The Visual Poem: New Drawings and Paintings by Sarah K. Bean. Through March 18. Fri. & Sat., 1-6pm. Free. 301 Spruce St. (619) 295-0301. EXHIBIT: “Let Me Walk In Beauty” features Chinese Brush painting. Through March 15. Free. Artists' Forum, 4072 Adams Ave., Kensington. (619) 641-5855. EXHIBIT: San Diego Public Library presents “This is woman's hour...”-The Life of Mary Baker Eddy. Through March 29. Free. 820 E St. (619) 236-5870. EXHIBIT: Red Venus Gallery presents “Isolated Houses” by color photographer John Divola. Through March 10. Fri. & Sat., noon-5pm and by appointment. 7963 Playmor Terrace, University City. (858) 452-2599. EXHIBIT: The San Diego Art Institute presents “Regional Artists” and “One Foot” shows juried by Sandra Chanis, featured solo artists Moya Devine and Renata Spiazzi, plus the David G. Fleet Young Artists Gallery presenting Meadowbrook Middle School. Through March 25. Tues.-Sat., 10am-4pm; Sun., noon-4pm. $3. 1439 El Prado, Balboa Park. (619) 236-0011. FILM: IMAX film “Wild California” at the Reuben H. Fleet Science Center. Through March. Call for daily schedule. $11. Balboa Park. (619) 238-1233. FILM: IMAX film “Wolves” at the Reuben H. Fleet Science Center. Through March 15. Call for daily schedule. $11. Balboa Park. (619) 238-1233. FILM: IMAX film “Mission to MIR” at the Reuben H. Fleet Science Center. Through March. Call for daily schedule. $11. Balboa Park. (619) 238-1233. FILM: The San Diego Museum of Art presents “Films: A Robert Bresson Retrospective.” Through March 28. Wed., 7pm. $7; $35 for series. Copley Auditorium, 1450 El Prado, Balboa Park. (619) 696-1966. FILM: San Diego Public Library presents “Frame by Frame: Building Communities through Cinema II,” an international film/video series to rotate among the Central, City Heights/Weingart and Malcolm X library branches. Through April 18. Wed., 6pm. Free. (619) 236-5800. PERFORMANCE: The comedy “Triple Espresso” plays eight times per week at The Horton Grand Theatre. Through July. Weds. & Thurs., 7:30pm; Fri., 6 & 9pm; Sat., 5 & 8pm; Sun., 3 & 7pm. $33.50-$35.50. 444 4th Ave. (619) 234-9583. PERFORMANCE: “Forever Plaid” now runs Backstage at the Aubergine, a Gaslamp Quarter restaurant. Tues.-Sat., 8pm; Thurs., 2pm; Sun., 2&7:30pm. $55-$54 with dinner, $29-$39, show only. Fourth St. and Island Ave. (619) 544-1104. PERFORMANCE: National Comedy Theatre presents ComedySportz, San Diego’s improvisational comedy troupe. Fri., 8pm; Sat., 7:30 & 9:45pm. $11. 3717 India St. Reservations can be made by calling (619) 295-4999. THEATER: The Globe Theatres presents the mystery “The Woman In Black.” Through March 18. Tues.-Sat., 8pm; Sun., 7pm; Sat. & Sun matinees, 2pm. $35-$45. 1363 Old Globe Way, Balboa Park. (619) 239-2255. THEATER: San Diego Junior Theatre presents “The Magical Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle.” Through March 11. Fri., 7pm; Sat. & Sun., 2pm. $7-$9. Casa del Prado Theatre, Balboa Park. (619) 239-8355. THEATER: Sledgehammer Theatre presents “The Devil's River,” an ensemble creation conceived and directed by Kirsten Brandt. Through March 11. Thu., Fri. & Sat. at 8pm, Sun. at 7pm; special Mon. night performance Feb. 19, 8pm (call for details). $15-$20. St. Cecilia's Playhouse, 1620 6th Ave. (619) 544-1484. THEATER: The Coronado Playhouse presents Agatha Christie's “Murder at the Vicarage.” Through March 11. Thurs.-Sat., 8pm; Sun. matinees, 2pm. $17-$20. 1775 Strand Way. (619) 435-4856. THEATER: Lamb's Players Theatre presents Anton Chekhov's comedy, “Uncle Vanya.” Through March 18. Tues.-Thurs., 7:30pm; Fri., 8pm; Sat. 4:30 & 8pm; Sun., 2pm. $16-$36. 1142 Orange Ave., Coronado. (619) 437-0600. THEATER: The Globe Theatres presents “Crumbs from the Table of Joy” by Lynn Nottage. Through March 18. Tues.-Sat., 8pm; Sun., 7pm; Sat. & Sun matinees, 2pm. $35-$45. Cassius Carter Centre Stage, 1363 Old Globe Way, Balboa Park. (619) 239-2255. EVENT: More than 150,000 visitors are expected to view 50-plus acres of colorful Giant Tecolote Ranunculus flowers at “The Flower Fields” at Carlsbad Ranch. Through early May. Daily, 10am to one hour before dusk. $5. Near landmark windmill on Paseo del Norte in Carlsbad. (760) 930-9123. EXHIBIT: Robson Gallery presents a group show with oil paintings by S.C. Mummert. Through April 5. Tues.-Thurs., 11am-6pm; Fri. & Sat., 11am-8pm; Sun., noon-5pm & by appointment. Free. 535 4th Ave. (619) 234-7356. THEATER: UCSD Theatre and Dance presents Brian Kulick's “Faust Fragments.” Through March 3. 8pm. $6-$12. Mandell Weiss Center for the Performing Arts, UCSD Campus. (858) 534-4574. EVENT: The 16th annual Spring Home/Garden Show has more than 400 exhibits with products and services. Through March 4. Fri., noon-7pm; Sat., 10am-7pm; Sun., 10am-5pm. $10. Del Mar Fairgrounds, 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd. (858) 350-3738. EXHIBIT: “Sedans, Vans & Wagons: A Tribute to the Family Car.” Through May 28. Daily, 10am-4:30pm. $8. San Diego Automotive Museum, 2080 Pan American Plaza, No. 12, Balboa Park. (619) 231-2886. LECTURE: The San Diego Museum of Art presents “Lorenzo Monaco and the Gothic Style in Florence” with William Kilborne in its 2000-2001 Docent Lecture Series, “Inspiration and Influence.” 10am. $10 with reservation. Copley Auditorium, 1450 El Prado, Balboa Park. (619) 465-8084. PERFORMANCE: San Diego Symphony performs works by Gluck, Strauss and Brahms conducted by Yoav Talmi in its Connoisseur Series. Through March 4. Fri. & Sat., 8pm; Sun., 2pm. $15-$70. Copley Symphony Hall, 750 B St. (619) 235-0804. THEATER: Diversionary Theatre presents “Breaking the Code” by Hugh Whitemore. Through April 14. Thurs.-Sat., 8pm; Sun. 7pm; Sun. matinee, March 18 & 25 and April 1, 2pm.$15-$24. 4545 Park Blvd. (619) 220-0097. EVENT: 20th Annual StairClimb to Cure Cystic Fibrosis. One America Plaza, 600 W. Broadway. (858) 277-5880. EXHIBIT: San Diego Hospice features artists from “Brushworks” 12, and artists Pamela Cuddyer, Bella Hollingworth and Michael Luce. Through April 27. Daily, 9am-5pm. Free. 4311 3rd Ave., Hillcrest. (619) 688-1500, Ext. 440. EXHIBIT: Group 8, visual artists from across the U.S. currently working in San Diego, presents mixed media works. Through March 31. San Diego Center for the Moving Arts, 3255 5th Ave. (619) 298-2687. PERFORMANCE: La Jolla Symphony and Chorus presents “Jupiter, Rome and La Jolla,” featuring works by Mozart, Lalo and Respighi. Sat., 8pm; Sun., 3pm. $18. Mandeville Auditorium, UCSD Campus. (858) 534-4637. PERFORMANCE: “Sound Impressions I: Musical Images of Nature.” 8pm. $8. Founders Chapel, USD Campus. (619) 260-2280. CONCERT: Athenaeum Music & Arts Library and San Diego New Music present NOISE, the San Diego New Music resident ensemble. 7:30pm. $15. 1008 Wall St., La Jolla. (858) 454-5872. CONCERT: Martin Luther King Jr. Community Choir. 6pm. Free. Bonita Wesleyan Church, 5305 Sweetwater Rd. (619) 697-6246. EVENT: The Elegant Touch Bridal Show features fashion shows, a honeymoon drawing and prizes. 11am-4pm. La Jolla Marriott, 4240 La Jolla Village Dr., (760) 436-6402. EXHIBIT: “Eureka: New Art from the Bay Area” includes paintings, photographs, drawings, installations and video works defining art in the region. Through June 19. Daily, 11am-5pm; closed Wed. Free. Museum of Contemporary Art Downtown, 1001 Kettner Blvd. (619) 234-1001. FILM: San Diego Public Library screens “Eisenhower (Ike).” 2pm. Free. 820 E St. (619) 236-5800. PERFORMANCE: SDSU School of Music and Dance presents the SDSU Symphony Orchestra conducted by Donald Barra. 7pm. $6-$10. Smith Recital Hall, SDSU Campus. (619) 594-1696. EXHIBIT: The Artists Gallery presents “Pushing the Boundaries,” mixed-media by Elizabeth Taft. Through March 31. Tues.-Sat., 10am-5pm. 7420 Girard Ave., La Jolla. (858) 459-5844. EXHIBIT: MiraCosta College presents “50 Years With the Human Figure,” featuring work by instructor Erik Gronborg. Through April 5. 11am-2pm, Mon.-Thurs.; 6-7:30pm, Tues. & Wed. (closed March 19-24). Free. Kruglak Gallery, 1 Barnard Dr., Oceanside. (760) 795-6657. FILM: The Eighth Annual San Diego Latino Film Festival features 56 films and videos from throughout Latin America and the United States, Gala Celebrations, Q&A sessions with visiting filmmakers, and student outreach screenings. Through March 11. $7.50; $65 for film pass or $165 for festival pass. Mann Hazard Center, 7510 Hazard Center Dr. (619) 230-1938. PERFORMANCE: Broadway/San Diego (formerly San Diego Playgoers) presents the musical “Fiddler on the Roof.” Through March 11. $24-$67. Civic Theatre, 3rd & B St. (619) 570-1100. PERFORMANCE: The San Diego Center for Jewish Culture presents the 2nd annual “Celebrating Jewish Music: A Concert Series.” Through April 22. March 6 & 11 and April 2 & 22. (858) 362-1348. JAZZ: The San Diego Museum of Art continues its monthly Jazz in the Park performance series with A St. Patty's Celtic Celebration. 5:30-7:30pm. $10. Sculpture Court Cafe, 1450 El Prado, Balboa Park. (619) 696-1966. EVENT: The Museum of Contemporary Art, San Diego, presents its 9th annual literature and music series, Artists on the Cutting Edge: Cross Fertilizations. Through April 19. Thurs., 7:30pm. $17; $100 for series. Sherwood Auditorium, 700 Prospect St., La Jolla. (858) 454-3541, Ext. 444. PERFORMANCE: UCSD presents “Biosperia,” an outdoor multisite environmental opera. Through March 18. March 8-11 & 15-18, 3pm. Free. Starts at the Center for Research in Computing and the Arts, UCSD Campus. Reservations required. (619) 291-1015. CONCERT: The New City Sinfornia community chamber orchestra performs works by Beethoven, Elgar and others. 7:30pm. Free. First Unitarian Universalist Church, 4190 Front St. (619) 527-4457. EXHIBIT: “Endangered Species: Portraits from Tribal New Guinea.” Through May 20. Daily, 10am-4:30pm. $6. San Diego Museum of Man, 1350 El Prado, Balboa Park. (619) 239-2001. LECTURE: The San Diego Museum of Art presents “Of Mixed Marriages, Anti-Semitism and Canceled Careers: Alma Mahler and Her Vienna” with Alessandra Comini in its 2000-2001 Docent Lecture Series, “Inspiration and Influence.” 10am. $10 with reservation. Copley Auditorium, 1450 El Prado, Balboa Park. (619) 465-8084. PERFORMANCE: San Diego Dance Theatre presents “Dancing With Chairs.” Through March 11. 8pm. $12-$18. Don Powell Theatre, SDSU Campus. (619) 594-1696. PERFORMANCE: Mainly Mozart's 5th annual Spotlight Series continues with the Mainly Mozart Horn Trio. 7pm. $55. Meadows Del Mar Golf Club, 5300 Meadows Del Mar. (858) 756-4044. CONCERT: First Unitarian Universalist Church continues its Spring 2001 Concert Series with violinist Jennie Choi and pianist Wonmin Kim. 7:30pm. $10. 4190 Front St. (619) 298-4580. CONCERT: USD Symphony and University Choir. 8pm. $8. Shiley Theatre, USD Campus. (619) 260-2280. EVENT: California State University San Marcos presents “An Arts Adventure,” its 13th annual University Ball with a reception, silent auction, dinner, dancing and more. $200. California Center for the Arts, 340 N. Escondido Blvd. (760) 750-4405. EXHIBIT: Ceramic works of Sayoko Becker. Through April 15. Mon.-Sat., 10am-6pm; Sun., 11am-5pm. Gallery Alexander, 7925 Girard Ave., La Jolla. (858) 459-9433. PERFORMANCE: Mainly Mozart's 5th annual Spotlight Series continues with the Mainly Mozart Horn Trio. 8pm. $30. The Neurosciences Institute, 10640 John J. Hopkins Dr., La Jolla. (619) 239-0100. PERFORMANCE: The Not So Silent Film Festival featuring the Teeny-Tiny Pit Orchestra for Silent Films. 11am. Free. Geisel Library Seuss Room, UCSD Campus. (858) 534-8074. EVENT: Get Your Kicks on Route 56, a 5K run, 5K walk and 1-mile kids run, ages 7-12, and the Scootathon for 10-18 year olds presented by Razor on the 56 freeway. 7:30am. $13-$25. (760) 736-1001. EVENT: Bridal Bazaar celebrates its spring show where 300 local business exhibit goods and services for every couple's dream wedding! Vendors include reception sites, florists, caterers and a fashion show! Plus, there's prizes, including a 1-carat diamond ring, designer wedding gown or tropical honeymoon! 10am-5pm. $8. Del Mar Fairgrounds, 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd. (858) 755-6601. CONCERT: San Diego Mini-Concerts presents a solo piano recital by Glenn Kramer in its Brown Bag Series. Noon. Free. Lyceum Theatre, 79 Horton Plaza. (858) 587-8979. CONCERT: Westwind Brass presents Ides of March. 7pm. $20. San Diego Museum of Art, 1450 El Prado, Balboa Park. (619) 696-1966. DANCE: UCSD Theatre and Dance presents An Evening of Dance (Jazz, Ballet, Modern, World) directed by Margaret Marshall. Through March 18. March 15-17, 8pm; March 18, 7pm. $6-$12. Mandell Weiss Theatre, UCSD Campus. (858) 534-4574. PERFORMANCE: The La Jolla Chamber Music Society presents a special concert with Murray Perahia and the Academy of St. Martin in the Fields. 7pm. $25-$150. Copley Symphony Hall, 750 B St. (858) 459-3728. PROGRAM: Vista Hill Women's Council on Mental Health presents “Trading Places...Meeting the Needs of Three Generations” to address Sandwich Generation issues. 11am-2pm. $35-$75; tables available. Mission Valley Marriott, 8757 Rio San Diego Dr. (858) 514-5153. AUTHOR SIGNING: Susan Gilbert, author of “The Land of I Can,” discusses motivation. 7-8pm. Barnes & Noble, 12835 El Camino Real. (858) 481-4038. CONCERT: Duke University Chorale performs works by Gawthrop, Tavener, Dealmeida and many more. 7:30pm. Freewill offering. Christ Lutheran Church, Garman Fellowship Hall, 4761 Cass St. EVENT: The 55th annual Orchid Show and Plant Sale features displays and free orchid cultivation classes. Through March 18. Fri., 6-10pm; Sat., 9am-6pm; Sun., 9am-4pm. $5. Scottish Rite Center, 1895 Camino del Rio S.(619) 660-9810. EVENT: Harvest Festival presents Spring Marketplace, where high-quality arts and crafts including soaps, oils, candles, birdhouses, wind chimes and more are showcased. Through March 18. Fri., 10am-7pm; Sat., 10am-6pm; Sun., 10am-5pm. $7. Del Mar Fairgrounds, 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd. (800) 321-1213. EXHIBIT: Works by Sandy Gough, Anne Semasko and Loey Crane are exhibited at Gallery 23 of the Southwestern Artists Association in Spanish Village, Balboa Park. Through March 31. 10am-4:30pm daily. (619) 232-3522. FILM: A screening of “Mutiny on the Bounty” on the sails of the tall ship “Star of India.” Through March 17. 6:30pm. $10. San Diego Maritime Museum, 1492 N. Harbor Dr. (619) 234-9153, Ext. 101. FILM: IMAX film “Caves” at the Reuben H. Fleet Science Center explores ice, underwater and terrestrial caves. Call for daily schedule. $11. Balboa Park. (619) 238-1233. LECTURE: The San Diego Museum of Art presents “Little Known Museums of Rome” with Rachel Kaplan in its 2000-2001 Docent Lecture Series, “Inspiration and Influence.” 10am. $10 with reservation. Copley Auditorium, 1450 El Prado, Balboa Park. (619) 465-8084. PERFORMANCE: San Diego Symphony's Winter Pops Series closes with a Celtic Celebration, featuring melodies from the Emerald Isle, guest singers and dancers, and more. Through March 17. 8pm. $10-$55. Copley Symphony Hall, 750 B St. (619) 235-0804. PERFORMANCE: Students of Janos Negyesy perform traditional music in a Chamber Music Recital. 8pm. $3-$5. Recital Hall, UCSD Campus. (858) 534-3229. EVENT: The Gaslamp Quarter's annual shamROCK Celebration is back with live music, Irish food and drink, face painters, dancers and more. 2:30pm-midnight. $10 in advance, $15 at the door. 5th & F St. (619) 233-5008. PARADE: The 21st Annual San Diego St. Patrick's Day Parade and Family Festival features Irish music and dancers, food and craft booths, kiddie rides and more. 10am-5pm. Balboa Park. (858) 457-5670. PERFORMANCE: La Jolla Symphony and Chorus presents “American Voices,” a concert of all-American composers. Sat., 8pm; Sun., 3pm. $18. Mandeville Auditorium, UCSD Campus. (858) 534-4637. CONCERT: Recorder Quartet is part of the Old Masters of Music and Arts series. 2pm. Free with admission. San Diego Museum of Art, 1450 El Prado, Balboa Park. (619) 696-1966. PERFORMANCE: San Diego Symphony's Family Festival Series presents St. Patrick's Pops, a 75-minute program featuring music and pre-performance activities. 2pm. $10-$30. Copley Symphony Hall, 750 B St. (619) 235-0804. PERFORMANCE: The San Diego Chamber Orchestra honors the 100th anniversary of Aaron Copeland's birth in a program entitled “American Soundings.” 8pm. $25-$30. Sherwood Auditorium, Museum of Contemporary Art, 700 Prospect St., La Jolla. (888) 848-SDCO. PERFORMANCE: The San Diego Chamber Orchestra honors the 100th anniversary of Aaron Copeland's birth in a program entitled “American Soundings.” 8pm. $50. Fairbanks Ranch Country Club, 15150 San Dieguito Rd., Rancho Santa Fe. (888) 848-SDCO. PERFORMANCE: Spruce Street Forum hosts Topaz in its winter Fresh Sound Music Series. 8pm. $15-$20. 301 Spruce St. (619) 295-0301. THEATER: The Fritz Theater presents “Sweeney Todd The Demon Barber of Fleet Street” by Stephen Sondheim and Hugh Wheeler. Through April 22. Thurs.-Sat., 8pm; Sun., 7pm; Mon., 7:30pm. $15-$24. St. Cecelia's Theatre, 1620 6th Ave. (619) 231-8384. CONCERT: OUTKAST featuring Jennifer Lopez. 8pm. $35.75. (619) 594-0429. LECTURE: The San Diego Museum of Art presents “Influence of Caltech and New York on L.A. Art in the 1960s and ‘70s” with Raul Guerrero in its 2000-2001 Docent Lecture Series, “Inspiration and Influence.” 10am. $10 with reservation. Copley Auditorium, 1450 El Prado, Balboa Park. (619) 465-8084. PERFORMANCE: Patio Playhouse Youtheathre presents the musical, “A Winnie the Pooh Birthday Tale.” Through April 1. Fri. & Sat., 7pm; Sun., 2pm. $8. Patio Playhouse, 201 E. Grand Ave., Ste. 1D, Escondido. (760) 746-6669. PERFORMANCE: The Kempf Piano Trio continues the La Jolla Chamber Music Society's 2000-2001 Revelle Series. 8pm. $35 and $25. Sherwood Auditorium, Museum of Contemporary Art, 700 Prospect St., La Jolla. (858) 459-3728. PERFORMANCE: San Diego Comic Opera presents “The Gondoliers,” with music by Sir Arthur Sullivan. Through April 1. March 23, 24, 29, 30, 8pm; March 25 & 31 and April 1, 2pm. $17-$25. Casa del Prado Theatre, Balboa Park. (619) 239-8836. PERFORMANCE: The San Diego Chamber Orchestra honors the 100th anniversary of Aaron Copeland's birth in a program entitled “American Soundings.” 8pm. $10-$40. Copley Symphony Hall, 750 B St. (888) 848-SDCO. PERFORMANCE: SDSU School of Music and Dance presents recorder player Marion Verbruggen. 7pm. $10-$15. Smith Recital Hall, SDSU Campus. (619) 594-1696. PERFORMANCE: Mainly Mozart's 5th annual Spotlight Series continues with the Eroica Trio. 8pm. $30. The Neurosciences Institute, 10640 John J. Hopkins Dr., La Jolla. (619) 239-0100. Mar.24 EVENT: About 60 artists exhibit quality paintings and art works in oil, watercolor, photography, sculpture, ceramics/pottery and jewelry at the 12th annual juried Circle of Art Show and Sale. Sat., 9am-5pm; Sun., 9am-3:30pm. Free. Christmas Circle, Borrego Springs. (760) 767-7498 or www.circle-of-art.org. LUNCHEON: The Junior League of San Diego presents “Encore 2001: Celebrating 100 Years of the Junior League” featuring B. Smith, host of “B. Smith With Style.” 11:30am. $70-$90. Grand Ballroom, Hotel Del Coronado, 1500 Orange Ave. (619) 216-5319. OPERA: “Cold Sassy Tree” by Carlisle Floyd is performed by San Diego Opera. Through April 1. March 24 & 27, 7pm; March 30, 8pm; April 1, 2pm. $33-$124. San Diego Civic Theatre, 202 C St. (619) 570-1100. PERFORMANCE: The San Diego Chamber Orchestra presents a “Voyage of Discovery,” a Carnival Concert where the orchestra and San Diego artists and ensembles bring the sights and sounds of music to kids and their families. 4pm. $5 for kids, $10 for adults. Del Mar Fairgrounds, 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd. (888) 848-SDCO, Ext. 7. PERFORMANCE: Spruce Street Forum hosts pianist Misha Megelberg in its winter Fresh Sound Music Series. 8pm. $15-$20. 301 Spruce St. (619) 295-0301. FAIR: Live music, art, craft and food vendors, children's activities and more are found at The Rolando community's Fifth Avenue Street Fair.10am-6pm. Free. (619) 583-7321. PERFORMANCE: Athenaeum Music & Arts Library presents Michelle Makarski, violin, and Kenneth Broadway, piano, in its 2000-2001 chamber music season. 7:30pm. $20. 1008 Wall St., La Jolla. (858) 454-5872. PERFORMANCE: The San Diego Chamber Orchestra honors the 100th anniversary of Aaron Copeland's birth in a program entitled “American Soundings.” 8pm. $25-$30. Poway Center For The Performing Arts, 15498 Espola Rd. (888) 848-SDCO. EVENT: Cirque Fantastic! is the theme for the San Diego Natural History Museum's Building Dedication Gala, featuring a dinner, dancing, the premiere of the giant-screen film “Ocean Oasis,” and more. 6pm-midnight. Starting at $350 per person. San Diego Natural History Museum, Balboa Park. (619) 232-3821, Ext. 190. EVENT: The 12th annual Junior Carlsbad is a series of 10 races for children 12 and under on a scenic seaside course. Registration starts at 6am on Roosevelt St. $12 before March 24, $15 after. (858) 450-6510. FILM: The Star of India Auxiliary presents a “Silent and Live Auction Night” with fun, food and surprises. San Diego Maritime Museum, 1492 N. Harbor Dr. (619) 234-9153. PERFORMANCE: “Viva Italia!” is a concert of varied music and art of Italian culture in the San Diego Symphony's Light Bulb Series. 8pm. $10-$55. Copley Symphony Hall, 750 B St. (619) 235-0804. PERFORMANCE: California Ballet Co. presents its full-length premiere of “Sleeping Beauty.” Through April 1. Sat., 2:30 & 8pm; Sun., 2:30pm. $24-$39. California Center for the Arts, 340 N. Escondido Blvd. (858) 560-6741. THEATER: The Globe Theatres presents “The Countess” by Gregory Murphy. Through May 6. Tues.-Sat., 8pm; Sun., 7pm; Sat. & Sun matinees, 2pm. $35-$45. Cassius Carter Centre Stage, 1363 Old Globe Way, Balboa Park. (619) 239-2255. PERFORMANCE: Cellist Gary Hoffman and pianist Philippe Bianconi close the La Jolla Chamber Music Society's 2000-2001 Revelle Series. 8pm. Sherwood Auditorium, Museum of Contemporary Art, 700 Prospect St., La Jolla. (858) 459-3728. PERFORMANCE: Mainly Mozart's 5th annual Spotlight Series continues with the Diaz Trio. 8pm. $45. Rancho Santa Fe Community Center, 5970 La Sendita. (858) 756-2461. THEATER: The Globe Theatres presents “Dinner with Friends” by Donald Margulies. Through May 6. Tues.-Sat., 8pm; Sun., 7pm; Sat. & Sun matinees, 2pm. $35-$45. 1363 Old Globe Way, Balboa Park. (619) 239-2255. CONFERENCE: Cornel West is the keynote speaker at “Practicing Peace and Justice,” the 12th annual Social Issues Conference. Speaker at 7:30pm. $5. Jenny Craig Pavilion, USD Campus. (619) 260-4206. LECTURE: The San Diego Museum of Art presents “Film and Art” with Scott Marks in its 2000-2001 Docent Lecture Series, “Inspiration and Influence.” 10am. $10 with reservation. Copley Auditorium, 1450 El Prado, Balboa Park. (619) 465-8084. PERFORMANCE: Mainly Mozart's 5th annual Spotlight Series continues with the Diaz Trio. 8pm. $30. The Neurosciences Institute, 10640 John J. Hopkins Dr., La Jolla. (619) 239-0100. PERFORMANCE: San Diego Symphony performs works by Chin, Strauss and Brahms conducted by Jung-Ho Pak in its Connoisseur Series. Through April 8. Fri. & Sat., 8pm; Sun., 2pm. $15-$70. Copley Symphony Hall, 750 B St. (619) 235-0804. THEATER: Lamb's Players Theatre presents the musical “Quilters.” Through May 20. Tues.-Thurs., 7:30pm; Fri., 8pm; Sat. 4:30 & 8pm; Sun., 2pm. $16-$36. 1142 Orange Ave., Coronado. (619) 437-0600. CONCERT: First Unitarian Universalist Church continues its Spring 2001 Concert Series with pianist David Korevaar. 7:30pm. $10. 4190 Front St. (619) 298-4580.
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