January, 2002

ARTS & EVENTS Datebook

ONGOING EVENT: The James L. Greaves Collection features more than 230 pre-Columbian objects, dating from the first century to about 1500 AD, representing marine fauna and marine-associated mythological themes from the Americas. Through May 12. Tues.-Sun., 10am-4pm. $5. Mingei International Museum, Plaza de Panama, Balboa Park. (619) 239-0003. EXHIBIT: “Lateral Thinking: Art of the 1990s” features more than 40 new paintings, sculptures, photographs, installations and video. Sept. 16 through Jan. 8. 11am-5pm daily; until 8pm Thurs.; closed Wed. $4. Museum of Contemporary Art, 700 Prospect St., La Jolla. (858) 454-3541. EXHIBIT: The PC Comes Home is a celebration of the personal computer from the Altair to the Apple Lisa. Also on display is Hectotron, a 1970s vacuum-tube light and sound show, and the history of computing technologies from a 100 year-old Millionaire Calculator to punch cards and vacuum tube computers. Through Dec. 31, 2002. Tues.-Sun., 10am -5pm. Free admission. Computer Museum of America, 640 C St. www.computer-museum.org (619) 235-8222. FILMS: “Caves” shows through March 7, “China: The Panda Adventure” shows through Jan. 10, and “Amazing Journeys” shows through April 30. Call for daily schedule. $11.50. Reuben H. Fleet Science Theater, Balboa Park. (619) 238-1233. PERFORMANCE: National Comedy Theatre-San Diego’s improvisational comedy troupe. 8pm Fri.; 7:30 & 9:45pm Sat. $9-$11. 3717 India St. (619) 295-4999. THEATER: The Horton Grand Theatre presents the comedy “Triple Espresso.” 7:30pm Wed. & Thurs., 6 & 9pm Fri., 5 & 8pm Sat., 3 & 7pm Sun. $33.50-$35.50. 444 4th Ave. (619) 234-9583. EXHIBIT: “The Bones Don’t Lie: Stories from the Grave” explores everything from bone recovery and identification techniques to the use of skulls and bones in popular culture. Through Jan. 27. 10am-4:30pm daily. San Diego Museum of Man, 1350 El Prado, Balboa Park. (619) 239-2001. EXHIBIT: ExploraZone 2 features more than 30 exhibits involving hearing, speaking, seeing color, electricity and magnetism. Through June 16. Opens daily at 9:30am. $6.50. Reuben H. Fleet Science Center, Balboa Park. (619) 238-1233. PERFORMANCE: TheatreSports is an improv competition with each scene and song made up on the spot using suggestions from the audience. For more information: www.improvise.net. Fridays, 8pm. $10-$15. The Rehearsal Room Theatre, Maryland Hotel, 630 F St. between 6th and 7th. (619) 465-SHOW. EVENT: Meditation Classes, offering a way to inner peace, every Saturday at noon Ocean Beach Women s Club, 2160 Bacon St. Open to everyone. Stop by or call (858) 831-1770. THEATER: The Sopranos Last Supper, an evening of illegal gambling, dinner, dancing and mobster fun. Friday evenings. Clarion Hotel Bay View, 660 K St., 8th floor. (800) 944-5639. WALK: Trail guide Don Wetzel discusses trees, seasonal changes, birds and wildlife as he leads a guided nature walk through Marian Bear Memorial Park offered by the City of San Diego Park and Recreation Dept. First Saturday of each month, 9:30-10:30am. Free. (858) 581-9961. Tuesday, Jan. 1 THEATER: Broadway/San Diego presents “Tommy.” Through Jan. 6. San Diego Civic Theatre, 202 C St. (619) 615-4178. Wednesday, Jan. 2 FILM SERIES: The R. John McGee Collection includes Technicolor gems and hundreds of 16 millimeter film reels like “Casablanca,” “Sunset Boulevard” and “Some Like It Hot.” Through March 16. $5; Fri. matinees, $3; single admission price applies for double features. Joan & Irwin Jacobs Theater, Museum of Photographic Arts, 1649 El Prado, (619) 238-7559. Thursday, Jan. 3 FESTIVAL: The San Diego Dance Alliance presents the ninth annual Nations of San Diego International Dance Festival featuring 19 ethic dance groups, performances, master classes, and an ethnic food and crafts marketplace. Through Jan. 11. Jan 3. & 4, 7:30pm; Jan 5., 2 & 7:30pm; Jan. 9, 10 & 11, 7:30pm. $15-$25. Mandeville Auditorium, UCSD campus. (619) 220-8497. Friday, Jan. 4 CONCERT: Salute to Vienna, the recreation of Vienna s New Year’s Concert, combines operetta, ballet and symphony. 8pm. $35-$75. Copley Symphony Hall, 750 B St. (800) 545-7807. Saturday, Jan. 5 EVENT: An Evening of Stars Viewing Party to benefit the United Negro College Fund features a talent and lip sync show by San Diego personalities, music, dancing and more. 7-11pm. $25. KGTV Studios, 4600 Air Way. (619) 463-8623. Wednesday, Jan. 9 JAZZ: “Keyboard Summit III” featuring Carl Evans Jr., Lynn Willard, Sue Palmer, Anthony Smith and more is featured in the San Diego Museum of Art’s Jazz in the Park series. 5:30pm. $8-$10. James S. Copley Auditorium, 1450 El Prado, Balboa Park. (619) 696-1966. Thursday, Jan. 10 CONCERT: Baroque at the Museum: “Still Life” highlights Spanish art and music of the baroque era with the San Diego Baroque Ensemble. 7pm. $10-$15. James S. Copley Auditorium, San Diego Museum of Art, 1450 El Prado, Balboa Park. (619) 696-1966. Friday, Jan. 11 FILM: The IMAX film “Bears” explores the past and future of the omnivores, from polar bears to grizzlies. Call for daily schedule. $11.50. Reuben H. Fleet Science Center, Balboa Park. (619) 238-1233. CLASS: Calico Twirlers of National City sponsors a Cha Cha Class with instructor Radka Sandeman. Open to adult couples; youth 15 to 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Through Jan. 18. Fridays, 6:30 to 8pm. First class is free, additional classes, $3. Kimball Recreation Center, 1221 D Ave., National City. (619) 426-9407. EXPO: Del Mar Antique Show & Sale with 300 dealers selling fine antiques & collectibles, restoration experts on glass, porcelain, pottery and jewelry, and an onsite appraisal booth. Through Jan. 13. 50 percent discount on admission at www.calendarshows.com. Fri. & Sat., 11am-8pm; Sun., 11am-5pm. Adults $6; children free. Del Mar Fairgrounds, exit I-5 freeway at Via de la Valle. (760) 943-7500 or info@calendarshows.com PERFORMANCE: San Diego Symphony conducted by Matthew Garbutt presents a Richard Rodgers’ 100th Anniversary Salute in its Winter Pops series. Through Jan. 12. 8pm. $10-$55. Copley Symphony Hall, 750 B St. (619) 235-0804. Sunday, Jan. 13 CONCERT: Old Masters in Music and Art: “Baroque Music for Voices and Instruments.” 2pm. Free with admission. Hibben Gallery, San Diego Museum of Art, 1450 El Prado, Balboa Park. (619) 696-1966. EXHIBIT: “Double Vision: Photographs from the Strauss Collection” is an assemblage of 92 works by 71 20th century photographers drawn from the fine art photography collection of art enthusiasts Ted and Joyce Strauss. Through March 17. Mon.-Sun., 10am-5pm; Thurs. until 9pm. $6. Museum of Photographic Arts, 1649 El Prado, (619) 238-7559. EXHIBITS: Women First, featuring 25 black and white photographs of 16 women made during their participation in an Agouron Pharmaceuticals clinical trial of a new HIV drug; and The Children of Nyumbani: Photographs by Art Myers, featuring images of children in an orphanage in Kenya, brings together images from two series of portraits featuring women and children living with the HIV virus. Through March 17. Mon.-Sun., 10am-5pm; Thurs. until 9pm. $6. Museum of Photographic Arts, 1649 El Prado, (619) 238-7559. Monday, Jan. 14 CONCERT: The Pamela York Trio featuring Pamela York, piano, Rob Thorsen, bass, and Kevin Kanner, drums, performing jazz favorites & standard works for jazz trio presented by San Diego Mini-Concerts. Noon. Free. Lyceum Theatre, Horton Plaza. (619) 236-1980. PERFORMANCE: San Diego Chamber Orchestra presents The Royal Family of the Guitar featuring guitar quartet, The Romeros. 8pm. $33. Sherwood Auditorium, Museum of Contemporary Art, 700 Prospect St., La Jolla. (888) 848-7326. Tuesday, Jan. 15 PERFORMANCE: San Diego Chamber Orchestra presents The Royal Family of the Guitar featuring guitar quartet, The Romeros. 8pm. $55. Fairbanks Ranch Country Club, 15150 San Dieguito Rd. (888) 848-7326. Friday, Jan. 18 PERFORMANCE: San Diego Chamber Orchestra presents The Royal Family of the Guitar featuring guitar quartet, The Romeros. 8pm. $12-$26. St. Joseph’s Cathedral, 1535 3rd Ave. (888) 848-7326. Saturday, Jan. 19 PARADE: The Zeta Sigma Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha presents the 22nd annual Martin Luther King Jr. Parade, this year themed “Living the Dream, Let Freedom Ring.” 10am. Grape and West Harbor Dr. (619) 264-0542. OPERA: “Rigoletto” by Giuseppe Verdi. Through Jan. 30. 7pm Jan. 19, 22 & 30; 8pm Jan. 25; and 2pm Jan. 27. Civic Theatre, 3rd & B St. (619) 232-7636. CONCERT: Jazz concert featuring the Wayne Johnson NuBand, Peter Sprague and the Strummers, and Doug Robinson and JazzAmerica. 7pm. $20. MiraCosta College Theatre, One Barnard Dr., Oceanside. (760) 757-2121, Ext. 6820. Sunday, Jan. 20 EVENT: The San Diego Marathon is joined by four other events including a half marathon and a wheel chair start. 7:30am. (858) 792-2900. PERFORMANCE: San Diego Chamber Orchestra presents The Royal Family of the Guitar featuring guitar quartet, The Romeros. 2pm. $20-$40. California Center for the Arts, 340 N. Escondido Blvd. (800) 98-TICKETS. Wednesday, Jan. 23 PERFORMANCE: La Jolla Chamber Music Society presents pianist Andre Watts in its Celebrity Series. 8pm. Civic Theatre, 3rd & B St. (858) 459-3728. Thursday, Jan. 24 CONCERT: Images through Music: 2nd Avenue Klezmer Ensemble. 5:30pm. $10-$15. San Diego Museum of Art, 1450 El Prado, Balboa Park. (619) 696-1966. THEATER: Moonlight at the Avo presents “Forever Plaid” by Stuart Ross, a nostalgic musical centered on four young singers killed in a car crash in the 1950s who miraculously revive for the posthumous chance to perform their first concert. Through Feb. 24. Thurs. through Sat., 8pm; Sun., 2pm. $16. Avo Playhouse, 303 Main Street, Vista. (760) 724-2110. Saturday, Jan. 26 LIVE MUSIC: San Francisco Bay Area jazz guitarist, vocalist and composer Ed Johnson performs a blend of contemporary jazz, pop, R&B, Brazilian and other South American and Afro-Cuban elements with his 10-piece band, Novo Tempo. 8:30pm. $12 at the door. Dizzy’s 344 7th Ave. (858) 270-7467. PERFORMANCE: The San Diego Symphony performs musical scores written for film in A Score is Born, part of the Light Bulb series. 8pm. $10-$55. Copley Symphony Hall, 750 B St. (619) 235-0804. Monday, Jan. 28 CONCERT: San Diego Mini-Concerts, Music to Eat Lunch By, presents The Ugorsky Trio, featuring 12-year old child prodigy Eugene Ugorski on the violin, Valeri Ugorski, flute, & Luba Ugorski, piano. Noon. Free. Lyceum Theatre, Horton Plaza. (619) 236-1980. Wednesday, Jan. 30 CONCERT: San Diego State Musical Theatre Program: “Framing the American Musical” features Broadway songs exploring the world of art. 7:30pm. $8-$10. James S. Copley Auditorium, San Diego Museum of Art, 1450 El Prado, Balboa Park. (619) 696-1966. Thursday, Jan. 31 CONCERT: History of Jazz Guitar II: “Profiles in Jazz” featuring Oscar Castro-Nevesa. 7pm. $10-$15. James S. Copley Auditorium, San Diego Museum of Art, 1450 El Prado, Balboa Park. (619) 696-1966. Friday, Feb. 1 PERFORMANCE: San Diego Symphony and special guests perform Brahms’ “A German Requiem” in the Masterworks Series. Through Feb. 3. Fri. & Sat., 8pm; Sun., 2pm. $15-$70. Copley Symphony Hall, 750 B St. (619) 235-0804.

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