Reuben H. Fleet Science Center’s 40th anniversary year continues with “Cosmic Collisions,” a spectacular immersive theater experience, narrated by Robert Redford. Featuring “stunning images from space and breathtaking visualizations based on cutting-edge scientific data,” the film reveals the explosive encounters that shaped our solar system, changed the course of life on Earth and continue to transform our galaxy and dynamic universe.
May 24, 2013 | Posted in
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Hear Mendelssohn’s masterwork, “Elijah” (1846), with the Chancel Choir and a professional orchestra under the direction of Keith Pedersen, and many soloists, 4 p.m. Sunday, May 19 at La Jolla Presbyterian Church, 7715 Draper Ave. The concert marks the finale of the church’s 51st Concert Season. Freewill offering, free parking. (858) 729-5531. ljpresmusic.com
May 15, 2013 | Posted in
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La Jolla United Methodist Church presents its final family concert of the season, 4 p.m. Sunday, May 12 at 6063 La Jolla Blvd. A woodwind quartet — Cathy Blickenstaff (flute), Heather Marks (oboe), Tom Schubert (bassoon), Ryan Beard (French horn) and Jim George (clarinet) — will play melodies for a program titled, “Sounds of the Circus.” Selections will include the Barnum & Bailey theme, pieces by John Philip Sousa, and portions of “Carnival of the Animals” by Saint-Saens. Six fun rhymes, based on the book “Riotous Rhymes for Children of All Ages” by Carole and Midge Roberts Scutt, could be the highlight of the show. There will also be a tribute to mothers. Freewill offering. Childcare for the very young. lajollaunitedmethodist.org
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Steven Schick will conduct the La Jolla Symphony & Chorus in a concert titled “Old Worlds/New World,” that looks at both music influenced by the Old Worlds of Europe and ancient China, and new-world America, 7:30 pm Saturday, May 4; and 2 p.m. Sunday, May 5 at Mandeville Auditorium, UCSD.
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La Jolla’s Best Bets for Events from April 26-May 5, 2013 include music and dance performances, photography and art exhibits, La Jolla Half Marathon, Cinco de Mayo party, La Jolla Symphonny concerts and historical walking tours of La Jolla Village.
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Synergy Art Foundation — dedicated to supporting local artists and funding community arts projects and San Diego Visual Arts Network (SDVAN), which maintains a website full of arts resources and facilitates collaborations — are inviting art-, music-, food- and fun-lovers to what they’re calling a spectacular FUNdraiser on April 27, 2013.
La Jolla Photo Travelers Club shows pictures from a trip to India; La Jolla Garden Club shares ‘The A to Z of Attracting Birds and Butterflies to Your Garden;’ Riford Library shows a film noir classic; six spring concerts to be performed around town; Spike & Mike’s Festival of Animation in La Jolla adds extra screenings: April 13-14
Concours d’Elegance come to La Jolla this weekend
Friday, April 5
• Contemporary Classics Cocktail Party, 7-10 p.m. Amaya La Jolla, 1205 Prospect St. $125
Saturday, April 6
• La Jolla Concours Motor Tour, 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Breakfast San Diego Automotive Museum, Balboa Park. Cruise 60-70 miles, including stops at automotive museums and lunch at The Grand Del Mar. Register classic autos to join the tour for $150 (driver and one passenger) lajollaconcours.com; single passenger tickets in luxury show car: $50.
• VIP Reception/Silent Auction 6-9 p.m. Ellen Browning Scripps Park. Tickets: $100
• Free movie screening: ‘Cars’ (animated) 7-9 p.m. Ellen Browning Scripps Park
Sunday, April 7
• Concours D’Elegance show, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Scripps Park. Tickets $35 advance, $40 door, $100 VIP
• Motor Car Classic, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Coast Boulevard (by Ellen Browning Scripps Park); Prospect Street between Herschel and Girard avenues; Girard Avenue between Prospect and Wall street. Free.
Tickets for all events: (619) 233-5008. lajollaconcours.com
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Chamber Concert
Trumpet virtuoso Alison Balsom will be joined by the Scottish Ensemble for a concert from La Jolla Music Society, 8 p.m. Saturday, April 6, in Sherwood Auditorium at the Museum of Contemporary Art, 700 Prospect St. Ruben Valenzuela will offer a prelude lecture at 7 p.m. The program will include works by Geminiani, Mendelssohn, Vivaldi and Tchaikovsky. Tickets: $25-$75. (858) 459-3728. ljms.org
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Due to “overwhelming fan response” (read: sold-out shows) Craig “Spike” Decker has extended the run of Spike and Mike’s Festival of Animation 30th Anniversary show at the Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego, 700 Prospect St. in La Jolla.
