June 2012
Upcoming Events
Taste of Little Italy
June 20, 2012
ArtWalk on the Bay
Sept 22 & 23, 2012
Mission Federal ArtWalk
April 27 & 28, 2013
 
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San Diego Museum of Art
 The San Diego Museum of Art is proud to present The Invention of Glory
Afonso V and the Pastrana Tapestries June 9 through September 9. The Pastrana Tapestries are among the finest surviving Gothic tapestries and features the recently restored set of four monumental tapestries that commemorate the deeds of Afonso V, King of Portugal. Woven in the late 1400s, these tapestries, each measuring 12 by 36 feet, depict Afonso V's conquest in 1471 of the Moroccan cities of Asilah and Tangier, located near the entrance to the Strait of Gibraltar. They are among the rarest and earliest examples of tapestries created to celebrate what were then contemporary events, instead of allegorical or religious subjects. Exquisitely rendered in wool and silk threads by Flemish weavers in Tournai, Belgium, the tapestries teem with vivid and colorful images of knights, ships, and military paraphernalia set against a backdrop of maritime and urban landscapes.
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Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego, La Jolla
 Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego, La Jolla presents Santa Ana Condition: John Valadez June 10 through September 2. John Valadez is widely considered the most significant artist to have developed a realist pictorial language recording the Chicano experience in Los Angeles during the '70s, '80s, and '90s. His work has come to define the iconography of Chicano identity of the period, situating it within the changing dynamics of the city rather than nostalgically attempting to reconstruct a mythical and distant past. His style is derived from street photography as he records the life of his community and of other inhabitants of downtown Los Angeles. Valadez turned the ordinary snapshot into a source for his portrayal of a large, diverse cast of urban inhabitants drawn from his everyday life. Born in Los Angeles in 1951, Valadez began as a muralist, in which he presented themes of invisible borders and histories binding together Spanish, Mexican and American culture.
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Mingei International Museum
 The Mingei International Museum presents A Fantastic Voyage – The Art of Ynez Johnston through June 17. A painter, sculptor and printmaker, Ynez Johnston's art offers a world of visual delights.� As with miniature Rajput paintings, illuminated manuscripts and Chinese scrolls, Johnston's imagery is intended for intimate viewing and affords an endless voyage of discovery.� Her intricate depictions of royal kingdoms, elaborate cityscapes, mythological creatures, ancient symbols and human forms merge reality with the imaginary and transport viewers to mysterious and enchanting realms. A Fantastic Voyage – The Art of Ynez Johnston surveys six decades of the artist's wood and bronze sculptures, paintings, prints and ceramics from the 1940s to 2010, including recent works that have never publicly been shown.�
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La Jolla Playhouse
 The La Jolla Playhouse presents a new American musical, Hands on a Hardbody, based on the film Hands on a Hard Body by S. R. Bindler, on stage through June 17. For ten strangers competing for a truck, it's more than a contest—it's a human drama kind of thing. When an auto dealership in Longview, TX launches an endurance contest, ten economically-strapped strangers embark on a journey that puts their hearts, minds and bodies to the test. The contestant that keeps at least one hand on a brand-new hardbody truck the longest gets to drive it off the lot. Only one can win, but for all involved, that truck holds the key to their own private American dream. Featuring a brilliant rock, folk and country score this world premiere musical is bound to become an American classic.
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Lamb’s Players Theatre
Lamb’s Players Theatre presents miXtape: A Musical Journey through the 80's, now in its third year. Take a seriously wild musical ride back to that most awesome of decades. Reagan was in the White House, Michael Jackson was at the top of the charts, Lycra and legwarmers were the accessories du jour, and a "mix tape" of favorite tunes was the ultimate in self-expression. A lousy economy was about to bounce back like we'd never seen, set to the synthesized beat of 80s Rock. The Cold War was heating up, and with fingers on the nuclear button, the world was sure to end any moment. But for Generation X, life was just beginning. Put on your suspenders, pull out the Members Only jacket, do your hair up with a scrunchy, and "everybody cut footloose" with us in this totally rad musical world premiere. miXtape runs through July 8 at the Horton Grand Theatre in the Gaslamp Quarter.
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2012 ArtWalk on the Bay
Waterfront Park at the Hilton San Diego Bayfront
September 22 & 23, 2012
10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
www.artwalkonthebay.org
2013 Mission Federal ArtWalk San Diego
Downtown, Little Italy – April 27 & 28, 2013
11:00 AM to 6:00 PM
www.missionfederalartwalk.org
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The 7th Annual ArtWalk on the Bay takes place on September 22 & 23 from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM at the Hilton San Diego Bayfront Park. Artists and attendees both love the beautiful grassy waterfront setting for this event. The more intimate atmosphere of ArtWalk on the Bay, and the natural surroundings, provide an entirely different ambience than the urban April festival in Little Italy.
Stroll through San Diego's most charming neighborhood. Taste specialties from more than 24 restaurants, including appetizers, beverages, entrees and desserts. It's all within easy walking distance, and you'll enjoy live music along India Street. Tickets always sell out for this limited-attendance event so buy yours now at 
The Little Italy Mercato is the city market for downtown San Diego residents and visitors alike. For the summer, the Mercato announces extended shopping hours from 8:00am to 2:00pm.
Friday Night Liberty is a monthly first-Friday evening of free open artist studios, galleries and performances throughout NTC Arts & Cultural District at Liberty Station. June 1 features Inside Out, a global art project that transforms messages of personal identity through 40 black and white photographic portraits, plastered over the exterior of Building 178 by Outside the Lens.� Enjoy exhibits in 8 galleries and visiting artists from the Point Loma Artists Association.
Friday Night Liberty is from 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM at the NTC Promenade, located at 2640 Historic Decatur Road, SD, 92106.
San Diego State University presents Recollection at the Downtown Gallery. Recollection is the third in a series featuring the work of faculty from the School of Art, Design, and Art History. The exhibition includes work that recalls the past and references life's experiences. Visions of tragedy and mystery as well as hope and redemption collide in imagery and objects. Recollection is on display through July 30. 
McNabb Martin Contemporary Art, located in Little Italy, is showcasing the new works of sculptor Tanya Ragir and encaustic painter Ben Hecht in a show entitled Liquid Mass on display through July 13. 
The Athenaeum presents, for the tenth consecutive year, an exhibition of artwork by scholarship winners of the San Diego State University School of Art, Design and Art History. The SDSU Art Council selects students from the upper division of the undergraduate or graduate programs.� Each of the award winners receives the opportunity to present their artwork or thesis paper in the Athenaeum's Rotunda Gallery. The exhibition is on display through June 16.
SDVAN is delighted to announce the fifth year of the 
ArtHatch and Distinction Gallery are excited to present a compelling new show featuring the art of Aaron Jasinski and Matt Linares, entitled It All Comes Rushing In on view through June 9. Creating whimsical and surreal imagery, these artists approach their art with a layered and dreamlike quality. 
Meyer Fine Art presents a solo exhibition of Bernard Rosenquit: A Place in Time, featuring woodcuts, etchings, monoprints and oil paintings. The exhibition is available for viewing through June 30. Bernard Rosenquit, 1923-1991, grew up primarily in New York City. In the early 1980s he spent time producing graphic works in San Diego as a member of the San Diego Print Club. In his artwork Rosenquit utilized themes from mythology, contemporary culture and past experiences. He incorporates memories, dreams and touches of humor into the works. 
Join Alexander Salazar Fine Art for artist lectures and openings throughout the month of June. On June 1 at the La Jolla gallery join Andrea Modica to learn what inspires her and her creative process. The following day, June 2, Andrea showcases her art at the opening event at Alexander Salazar Fine Art gallery in downtown San Diego with receptions both nights from 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM. Later in the month, Greg Friedler will show his art at the La Jolla Gallery on June 25 and White Box Contemporary Gallery on June 16 also with receptions both nights.
Art Academy of San Diego has offered the same high quality educational expertise since 1998. The faculty, which has remained the same, can help you to draw, paint, sculpt, print and render your ideas in glass, colored stones, silver and any other metal.
Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego, Downtown presents Isaac Julien: Ten Thousand Waves through December 1 at MCASD Downtown, Jacobs Building. British artist Isaac Julien is acclaimed for his arresting films as well as his dynamic gallery installations. Ten Thousand Waves, his most ambitious project to date, poetically weaves together stories linking China's ancient past and present. This nine-screen video installation explores the movement of people across countries and continents and meditates on unfinished journeys. The film's original musical score is by fellow east Londoner Jah Wobble and the Chinese Dub Orchestra and Maria de Alvear. 
The Museum of Photographic Arts presents Three Story House through September 30. Drawn from MOPA's photography collection of more than 7000 images, Three Story House traces how photographers have captured the familiarity of the domestic environment to tell stories of how we live and where we live, as well as transforming it into a creative space to make art. With the inception of photography in 1839, photographers began to explore the importance of domesticity in our everyday lives, offering insight into the home as a nucleus for daily growth and renewal.�
The Oceanside Museum of Art presents Liquid Capture: Masters of Underwater Photography through June 17. Liquid Capture: Masters of Underwater Photography is a juried exhibition presenting the best underwater photographic art from around the world. Organized by renowned photographer Lee Peterson, this exhibition features images reflecting five specific categories: Ocean Environment Underwater, Macro, Diver, Ocean Environment Above Water and Marine Mammals. An optional category is Submersion, a creative look at diving. 
The Old Globe presents one of Shakespeare's most beloved comedies about flirtation, friendship and mistaken identity. As You Like It is a lighthearted look at the fickle and passionate nature of love. Will wit and merriment overcome jealousy and deception? How will true love ever find its way, lost in the delightful madness of the forest? As You Like It can be seen on the Lowell Davies Festival Theatre stage June 10 through September 30. 
The San Diego Performing Arts League is a not-for-profit umbrella organization serving more than 150 theatre, music and dance companies and their audiences throughout San Diego County. The League develops cost-effective, collaborative programs that bring new audiences to the arts and strengthen San Diego's performing arts with new sources of earned income and management support.