For cutting edge arts—both visual and performing—nobody in San Diego beats Sushi when it comes to celebrating the avant-garde
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“You lived your life like a candle in the wind,” goes the description of Marilyn Monroe in a famous Elton John ballad. But the Impressionist painter, illustrator and drawing genius Henri Toulouse-Lautrec matched Marilyn in every way, especially the genius for public acclaim
Media Arts Center San Diego is packing up its bags and moving to North Park
San Diego’s beautiful terrain – whether it’s the coastal views, the luscious greenery, blue skies or unique architecture – is just a taste of what inspires local plein air painter Joli Beal
Devastating earthquakes in Haiti and Chile, volcano eruptions in Iceland and Guatemala, floods in Tennessee, the biggest oil spill in American history – all within the first five months of 2010. One local artist is making sense of these recent catastrophes through his artwork
Although Paris, Milan, London, New York City and Los Angeles are widely considered the “couture capitals,” San Diego has its own share of fashionable denizens, prominent designers, boutiques – and even the ability to stage its own New York City-style fashion shows for both women and men.
More than 16 blocks in Little Italy will be the two-day home of 300-plus artists during the Mission Federal ArtWalk, April 24 and 25, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. each day
By Christy Scannell
SDUN Editor
“A couple of comedians walk into a bar” sounds like the opening line to a joke – but that’s exactly what launched Live Comedy Live, a monthly stand-up show at the Kensington Club.
“My partner, Christian (Spicer), and I were driving back from an open mike night in L.A.,” said local comedian RJ Dharni, “and we were brainstorming about ideas for a venue. I said I knew of a small bar with a nice setup, so we went straight there.”
By SDUN Staff Report
McKinley Elementary School students, parents and volunteers will be finishing the “Octopus’s Garden” mural on Jan. 30 and 31.
Designed by Betsy Schulz, the artwork’s first half was completed by McKinley students and parents with the assistance of Rob Tobin of the ARTS (A Reason to Survive) Foundation
By Jeff Britton
Visitors to the San Diego Museum of Art got an extra treat during the recent December Nights festival in Balboa Park Dec. 4 and 5. Free admission and a roster of concerts had throngs of people lining up to enjoy both art and music