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KPBS Picks for Feb. 8th
Wednesday, February 8
Teen Art Café At The Museum: Modern Mexico
Participants will have the opportunity to meet and work with local artists/performers, to win free art materials through a prize giveaway, and to take part in an after hours visit to the galleries.
- 6 p.m.
Wednesday, February 8
Author Talk: The Modern Jewish Experience In Cinema
The San Diego Public Library, along with community partners at the Lawrence Family Jewish Community Center, welcome Lawrence Baron, Ph.D. for a discussion on the recently released title "The Modern Jewish Experience in World Cinema," which he edited.
- 6:30 p.m.
Wednesday, February 8
'Lemon Grove Incident' Lecture At Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa Branch Library
The lecture will be about the nation's first successful school desegregation court case of 1930, which occurred in San Diego County's own Lemon Grove.
- Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa Branch Library
- 6 p.m.
Wednesday, February 8
Bravo School Of Art: Art Lab For Kids Ages 6–11
Join artist and scenic designer Robin Sanford Roberts in this 4-week after-school series of art classes at Bravo School of Art.
- 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Wednesday, February 8
The Mother Sauces: Cooking 101
Sauce making has a reputation for being a difficult art, but it really only requires a few basic methods and techniques. Learn the fundamentals necessary to creating the most delectable sauces from tomato to Hollandaise in this hands on class.
- 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
'The Tag Project' Presented By SDSU University Art Gallery
"The Tag Project" uses art as an education tool to tell the story of Japanese Americans sent to internment camps during World War II. The exhibition recreates all 120,000 tags worn by internees as a way to convey the impact of Executive Order 9066.
- SDSU University Art Gallery, 5500 Campanile Drive San Diego, Ca 92182
- Ongoing until Thursday, May 3, 2012
'New Jewelry In A New Medium - The Art Of Polymer Clay'
A synthetic modeling compound, polymer clay has come into its own as an art material. One of the most adaptable art mediums, it mixes like pigment and has properties that allow it to imitate natural materials or create millefiori-type patterns.
- Mingei International Museum: Balboa Park
- Ongoing until Sunday, June 17, 2012
'A Fantastic Voyage - The Art Of Ynez Johnston' At Mingei International Museum
A painter, sculptor and printmaker, Ynez Johnston’s art offers a world of visual delights. The exhibit will survey six decades of the artist’s wood and bronze sculptures, paintings, prints and ceramics from the 1940s to 2010.
- Mingei International Museum: Balboa Park
- Ongoing until Sunday, June 17, 2012
'Northern Stars' At Mingei International Museum
"Northern Stars" present exemplary objects of Finnish design, including textiles, ceramics, glass and furniture. The show features the work of the most well-known names in Finnish design, including Alavar Aalto and Timo Sarpaneva.
- Mingei International Museum: Balboa Park
- Ongoing until Sunday, April 22, 2012
2012 Museum Month
Leap into museums this February during Museum Month. Pick up a free Museum Month Pass at any Macy's store in San Diego, Temecula or Imperial Valley. One pass is good for up to 4 half-price admissions at 40 museums all month long.
- Macy's Locations in San Diego, Imperial Valley & Temecula
- Ongoing until Wednesday, February 29, 2012
Upcoming on Feb. 8th
Morning
Luminous Layers Art Exhibition Featuring Josie Rodriguez
San Diego International Airport Terminal 2 East, 3225 North Harbor Drive, San Diego, California
6 a.m. to 11 p.m.
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'Magic Lantern' Exhibit At SDSU Library
SDSU Library, 5500 Campanile Drive, San Diego
7 a.m. to 1 a.m.
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The Maritime Museum Presents 'Enlightened Voyages: Epic Journeys That Changed The Pacific'
Maritime Museum , San Diego, CA
9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
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Whale Watching At Cabrillo National Monument
Cabrillo National Monument
9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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More Than Ready (Kindergarten Preparation Program)
City of Poway Community Center: 13094 Civic Center Drive Poway, CA 92064
9 a.m. to noon
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Glass Blowing Classes, Studio Rental, And Glass Parties
310 East Averado Street, Fallbrook, CA
9 a.m. to 10 p.m.
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Degrees Of Departure: Museum Of The Living Artist Goes Abstract
L Street Fine Art Gallery, San Diego, CA
9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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It's Your Estate - Free Estate Planning Education Workshop Series
Fallbrook Library: 124 S. Mission Road, Fallbrook, CA 92028
9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
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Interpretive Nature Walks
Mission Trails Regional Park, San Diego, CA
9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m.
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Whale Watching Adventures With Hornblower Cruises & Events
Hornblower Cruises & Events
9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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Brain Fitness Classes
College Avenue Center, San Diego, CA
9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
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Birch Aquarium At Scripps - Whale Watching
Birch Aquarium at Scripps, La Jolla, CA
9:45 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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San Diego Air & Space Museum Presents 'The Science Of Aliens'
San Diego Air & Space Museum, San Diego, CA
10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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All That Glitters: The Splendor & Science Of Gems & Minerals
San Diego Natural History Museum, San Diego, CA
10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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Tornado Alley IMAX® Film
Reuben H. Fleet Science Center, San Diego, CA
10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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Visit The Imagination Playground At San Diego Children’s Discovery Museum
San Diego Children’s Discovery Museum: 380 N. Escondido Blvd., Escondido
10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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'Cellular Journey' Exhibition At Reuben H. Fleet Science Center
Reuben H. Fleet Science Center, San Diego, CA
10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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'Military Oddities: Objects And Artifacts Of Interest And Beauty' Exhibition
Veterans Museum and Memorial Center, San Diego, CA
10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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'San Diego’s Craft Revolution – From Post-War Modern To California Design'
Mingei International Museum: Balboa Park, San Diego, CA
10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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Working On Thin Ice: 25 Years Of Research In Antarctica
San Diego Natural History Museum, San Diego, CA
10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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Oceanside Museum Of Art Presents 'The Point Of View: William Glen Crooks'
Oceanside Museum of Art , Oceanside, CA
10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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'Signs And Symbols' African American Quilts From The Collection Of Maude Southwell Wahlman
Oceanside Museum of Art , Oceanside, CA
10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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Discover Your 'Inner Inventor' At The Tinkering Studio
Reuben H. Fleet Science Center, San Diego, CA
10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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Quint Contemporary Art Presents 'Dissecting Nature'
Quint Contemporary Art: 7547 Girard Avenue, La Jolla, CA 92037
10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
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San Diego Art Institute: Museum Of The Living Artist Presents Claire-Lise Matthey Anderegg
San Diego Art Institute, San Diego, CA
10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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'Black Holes' Exhibition & Planetarium
Reuben H. Fleet Science Center, San Diego, CA
10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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"Vochol: Huichol Art On Wheels" Exhibition At San Diego Museum Of Art
San Diego Museum of Art, San Diego, CA
10 a.m.
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Watch Whales With The Most Experienced Whale-watchers On The West Coast
San Diego - offshore cruises
10 a.m.
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2012 Museum Month
Macy's Locations in San Diego, Imperial Valley & Temecula
10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
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'Ceramic Biennial Wastelands & Candylands' Exhibition At Boehm Gallery
Boehm Gallery: 1140 W. Mission Rd, San Marcos CA 92069
10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
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'World Of Watercolor' At Fallbrook Art Center
Fallbrook Art Center, Fallbrook, CA
10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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San Diego Watercolor Society's 'A Match Made In Heaven'
San Diego Watercolor Society , San Diego, CA
10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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'Northern Stars' At Mingei International Museum
Mingei International Museum: Balboa Park, San Diego, CA
10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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'A Fantastic Voyage - The Art Of Ynez Johnston' At Mingei International Museum
Mingei International Museum: Balboa Park, San Diego, CA
10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
More Arts
'New Jewelry In A New Medium - The Art Of Polymer Clay'
Mingei International Museum: Balboa Park, San Diego, CA
10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
More Arts
Chicken, Chicken & More Chicken: Cooking 101
Alchemy of the Hearth, San Marcos, CA
10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
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Speak Of Good Things: Nianhua And Chinese Folk Tradition Exhibit Opening & Reception
San Diego Chinese Historical Museum
10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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North San Diego Certified Farmers Market
Sikes Adobe Historic Farmstead, 12655 Sunset Drive, Escondido, CA 92025
11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
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COAL Gallery Opening Reception
300 Carlsbad Village Dr. Suite 101, Carlsbad, CA 92008
11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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Afternoon
'The Soul Of Light: A Photography Invitational' Exhibit
Front Porch Gallery, Carlsbad, CA
noon to 6 p.m.
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'The Tag Project' Presented By SDSU University Art Gallery
SDSU University Art Gallery, 5500 Campanile Drive San Diego, Ca 92182
noon to 4 p.m.
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Bravo School Of Art: Mosaic
Bravo School of Art, San Diego, CA
noon to 3 p.m.
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Arnold Wassermen Art Exhibit
Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa Branch Library: 9005 Aero Dr. San Diego CA 92123
12:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.
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Reuben H. Fleet Science Center: IMAX® 'Born To Be Wild'
Reuben H. Fleet Science Center, San Diego, CA
1 p.m.
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Carlsbad Village Farmers' Market & Food Fair
Roosevelt St between Grand Ave and Carlsbad Village Dr, Carlsbad, California 92008
1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
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Bravo School Of Art: Art Lab For Kids Ages 6–11
Bravo School of Art, San Diego, CA
4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
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Evening
St. Germain's Bistro & Cafe Lady Chef Dinner Series Featuring Isabel Cruz
St. Germain's Bistro & Cafe, 1010 S. Coast Hwy 101 Encinitas, California 92024
5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
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Reuben H. Fleet Science Center: IMAX® 'Born To Be Wild'
Reuben H. Fleet Science Center, San Diego, CA
5 p.m.
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Free Tutoring At Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa Library
Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa Branch Library, 9005 Aero Drive, San Diego 92123
6 p.m. to 7:45 p.m.
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The Mother Sauces: Cooking 101
Alchemy of the Hearth, San Marcos, CA
6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
More Culinary
Teen Art Café At The Museum: Modern Mexico
San Diego Museum of Art, San Diego, CA
6 p.m.
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'Lemon Grove Incident' Lecture At Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa Branch Library
Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa Branch Library
6 p.m.
Author Talk: The Modern Jewish Experience In Cinema
Central Public Library, San Diego, CA
6:30 p.m.
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The Old Globe Theatre Presents 'Dividing The Estate'
Old Globe Theatre, San Diego, CA
7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
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'The Recommendation'
Old Globe Theatre, San Diego, CA
7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
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'American Night: The Ballad Of Juan José' At La Jolla Playhouse
La Jolla Playhouse, La Jolla, CA
7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
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