Press releases for arts and entertainment events and programsshould be typed, double-spaced, with basic information about theevent, performance dates and times, location, ticket prices and apublic telephone number. Send notices two to three weeks before theevent to Preview, 207 E. Pennsylvania Ave., Escondido, 92025, orvia e-mail topreview@nctimes.com. Or fax itemsto (760) 745-3769.
DANCE
California Ballet: “First View” — The San Diego ballet companywill present new works by local and guest choreographers; 8 p.m.May 1; 2:30 and 8 p.m. May 2; Balboa Theatre, 868 Fourth Ave., SanDiego; $25-$80; (858) 560-6741.
Aspen Santa Fe Ballet — Colorado/New Mexico classical dancetroupe; 8 p.m. May 1 and May 2; Old Town Temecula CommunityTheater, 42051 Main St., Temecula; $15-$25 (Temecula Presentspackage price $50-$80); (866) 653-8696.
“Dance Break 2009” — MiraCosta College’s dance departmentpresents a faculty/student-choreographed program of works includingballet, jazz, modern, tap, ballroom, commercial, Latin and worlddance; 7:30 p.m. May 1; 2 and 7:30 p.m. May 2; 2 p.m. May 3;MiraCosta College Theatre, 1 Barnard Drive, Oceanside; $12,general; $10, seniors; $8, students; (760) 795-6815.
Janice Lee’s Youth Ballet: “Alice in Wonderland” — Eighteenyouth dancers ages 9 to 19 will perform in this student productionbased on the Lewis Carroll novel; 10:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. May 2;Encinitas Library, 540 Cornish Drive, Encinitas; free; (760)753-7811.
Performing Arts Workshop Junior Ballet Ensemble SpringPerformance — The company will present its student springperformance choreographed by Tara Formanek; 3 p.m. May 2 and May 3;Truax Theatre, El Camino High School, 400 Rancho del Oro Drive,Oceanside; $17-$20, adults; $12-$15, children and students; (760)753-2671.
Compania Nacional de Danza 2 — The Spanish dance troupe blendsLatin dance and ballet; 8 p.m. May 5; Mandeville Auditorium, UC SanDiego, La Jolla; $29-$39; (858) 534-8497.
City Ballet: “Myths & Magic” — City Balley presents theworld premiere of Elizabeth Wistrich’s dance work “The Ramona Myth”along with “Apollo” and “The Seasons”; 8 p.m. May 8 and 9; 2 p.m.May 10; Spreckels Theatre, 121 Broadway, San Diego; $29-$62; (858)272-8663.
University Dance Company — San Diego State University presentsits student dancers performing faculty works; 8 p.m. May 8 and 9;Don Powell Theatre, SDSU, 5500 Campanile St., San Diego; $8-$12;(619) 594-1017.
“Voices: Mapping the Hood” — Eveoke Dance Theatre presents anew hip-hop piece that tells the stories of the people of NorthPark and City Heights; opens May 8 and runs through May 31;showtimes, 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; 2 p.m. Sundays; 10thAvenue Theatre, 930 10th Ave., San Diego; $20, general; $15,students/seniors;www.artcoresd.org.
Tango First Century — This 14-member Quebec-based dance andmusic troupe presents a program of the history of tango, from Parisin the 1920s to 1940s South America to today’s ballroom; 8 p.m. May9; California Center for the Arts, Escondido, 340 N. EscondidoBlvd., Escondido; $27-$42; (800) 988-4253.
“Dance the World” — A program of international ethnic dancesfrom Hawaii, Tahiti, the Philippines, Turkey, Egypt, Spain, Irelandand Latin America; 5 p.m. May 10; Carlsbad Village Theatre, 2822State St., Carlsbad; $13 at the door; $10 online; (760)720-2460.
Palomar Faculty Dance Concert — Palomar College’s dancefaculty will present a live dance extravaganza; 8 p.m. May 8-9; 2p.m. May 10; Howard Brubeck Theatre, Palomar College, 1150 W.Mission Road, San Marcos; $12, general; $10, seniors; $8, stucents;(760) 744-1150, Ext. 2453.
Polynesian Dance Revue — Ke Polani Ohana E Kai presents itsannual program of dance works from Hawaii, Tahiti, New Zealand andSamoa; 7 p.m. May 16; San Dieguito Academy, 800 Santa Fe Drive,Encinitas; $7, adults; children 12 and under are free; (760)717-2053.
Blurred Borders International Dance Festival X — PatriciaRincon Dance Collective hosts its 10th annual world modern dancefest featuring choreographers from Amsterdam, New York, San Diego,Latvia, Mexico and San Diego; 8 p.m. May 22 and 23; SavilleTheatre, 14th and C streets, San Diego; $20, general; $15,students, seniors;www.rincondance.org.
Shen Yun Divine Performing Arts — This touring Chinese ensemblefeatures dozens of costumed dancers and drummers performing themusic and dance of China; 2:30 and 7 p.m. May 26-27; CaliforniaCenter for the Arts, Escondido, 340 N. Escondido Blvd., Escondido;$30-$90; (800) 988-4253.
DANCE CLASSES
Adult women’s tap class — Nancy Cottrell hosts a tap-dancingclass for women over 35; 7 to 8:30 p.m. Thursdays; Dance Room, SanMarcos Community Center, 3 Civic Center Drive, San Marcos; (760)749-4538.
Arthur Murray Dance Studio — Daily private lessons and grouplessons on May 6 and April 30 nights in salsa, swing, fox trot,waltz, cha-cha, hustle, rumba, tango, mambo, wedding and ballroomdances; 330 W. Felicita Ave., Escondido; (760) 747-0684 orwww.dancestudioescondido.com.
Ballet, jazz and hip-hop classes — Lisette’s Dance Studio ofEscondido offers lessons for pre-professional dancers as well as anannual “Nutcracker” production; Lisette’s Dance, California Centerfor the Arts, Escondido, 340 N. Escondido Blvd., Escondido; (760)839-1001.
Ballroom dance classes — MiraCosta College offers courses inbasic ballroom dancing, including fox trot, rumba, swing, cha-cha,mambo, tango, samba, merengue and waltz; Room 204, MiraCostaCollege San Elijo Campus, 3333 Manchester Ave., Cardiff; $56; (760)795-6820.
Ballroom Fever Fridays — Mary Pinizzotto presents ballroom,Latin, tango and salsa lessons; 8:15 p.m. to midnight Fridays;Dance North County, 535 Encinitas Blvd., Encinitas; $12; (760)809-6279.
Belly dance classes — Newly relocated from Oceanside, thisstudio offers Arabic-style belly dancing classes as well as classesin flamenco, salsa, samba, ballroom, Polynesian, yoga, tribalfusion and Latin mix; Art/Dance Academy, 1850 Hacienda Drive, #17,Vista; (760) 757-4470.
Belly dance/yoga classes — Mary Griffith fuses the twodisciplines in classes for adults; 7 to 8:15 p.m. Thursdays; YogaStudio Carlsbad, 3138-J Roosevelt St., Carlsbad; (760)434-3469.
Carlsbad Dance Centre dance classes — Classes in tap, jazz,ballet and hip-hop for ages 18 months to adults are offered daily;Carlsbad Dance Centre, 2808 Roosevelt St., Carlsbad; (760)434-5182.
Creative dance and movement — No dance experience or partner isnecessary, just come to enjoy new movement landscapes; 8:30 to 10a.m. Tuesdays and Fridays; Dance North County, 535 Encinitas Blvd.,Encinitas; $10; (760) 809-6279.
English country dancing — San Diego English Country Dance hostsweekly social dances re-creating the classic dances of the 18th and19th centuries; 6 to 9 p.m. Sundays; lessons included; Jean HartAcademy of Dance, Oak Knoll Plaza, 12227 Poway Road, Poway; $6,adults; children under 18 are $2 with paid adult; (858) 486-9160 orwww.sdecd.org.
Golden Connections Company — Senior women dancers are invitedfor ballet, modern and improvisational dance classes and to jointhe company; noon to 1:30 p.m. Tuesdays-Thursdays; CaliforniaCenter for the Arts, Escondido, Studio IV, 340 N. Escondido Blvd.,Escondido; $6 per class; (760) 233-0848.
Hip-hop dance classes — Hip-hop dance classes for ages 5 toadults; Dance FX, 1876 El Norte Parkway, Escondido; (760)747-9012.
Hula/Tahitian dance classes — Kumu Kahne teaches island dances;lessons taught at North County Dance, 535 Encinitas Blvd., Suite100, Encinitas, and at Wildwood Community Center, East Vista Way atEscondido Avenue, Vista; $35 for four sessions; (760) 630-8369.
Hustle San Diego Club — Hustle dance party with lessons forbeginners; 7 p.m. on the second Saturdays of the month; Dance NorthCounty of San Diego, 535 Encinitas Blvd., Suite 100, Encinitas;$5-$7; (760) 942-6362 orwww.hustlesd.org.
Jazz dance — A jazz dance class for dancers ages 10 and up; 1p.m. Saturdays; Performing Arts Workshop, 1105 Second St.,Encinitas; call for prices; (760) 753-2671.
Rueda de Casino dance classes — Cuban-style salsa dancing; 6p.m. Sundays; Dance North County, 535 Encinitas Blvd., Encinitas;$10;ruedasandiego.comor(760) 436-7070.
Salsa dancing — Patricia Rincon Dance Collective hosts salsaclasses for beginners and intermediate dancers two nights a week;Tony and Maria Caligagan teach at 8 p.m. Fridays (for beginners, 9p.m. for intermediate dancers); Performing Arts Workshop, 1105Second St., Encinitas; call for prices; (760) 632-5340.
San Diego Swing Dance Club — Meets for dances at 7 p.m.Fridays; 3 p.m. Sundays; free swing dance lessons offered daily;Naval Training Center, Point Loma; call for prices; (619)231-0606.
Seniors line-dance classes — Oceanside Senior Center hostsdrop-in beginning and intermediate lessons every May 1; beginners,11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.; intermediate, 1:15 to 3 p.m.; OceansideSenior Center, 455 Country Club Lane, Oceanside; $3 per class;(760) 435-5250.
Social dance party — USA Dance hosts a monthly, all-ages,all-levels dance party with lessons included (ballroom, Latin,swing, salsa and other styles); 7-11 p.m. on the first Saturdays ofthe month (lesson begins at 7); Dance North County, 535 EncinitasBlvd., Suite 100, Encinitas; $7; (760) 525-5124.
Swing & Ballroom dance party — Mary Manzella and the NorthCounty Swing & Ballroom Dance Club host a dance party with freetwo-step lessons included; 7 to 11 p.m. the third Saturdays of themonth (lesson begins at 7); Dance North County, 535 EncinitasBlvd., Suite 100, Encinitas; $12; (619) 229-0141.
Tango classes — Performing Arts Workshop will present a tangoimmersion class that includes a 20-minute open dance session; 8p.m. Thursdays, Jan. 22-Feb. 26; Performing Arts Workshop, 1105Second St., Encinitas; $15 per week or $80 for the series; (760)632-5340.
TGIF Dances — Escondido Elks Lodge invites Elks and guests totwice-monthly line dancing parties to live music, held on the firstand third Fridays of each month; 5 to 10 p.m.; Escondido ElksLodge, 2430 s. Escondido Blvd., Escondido; $10 at door (includeslessons); (760) 745-1687.
West African dance class — 3 to 4:30 p.m. Saturdays; EncinitasCommunity Center, 1140 Oakcrest Park Drive, Encinitas; $15-$25;(760) 942-9927.
Youth ballet classes — Encinitas Community Center presentsweekly youth ballet classes on Mondays for ages 10-13 and for ages14 and up on Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays; for details, call(760) 943-2260.
GALLERIES
Editor’s note: Because gallery exhibits andlocations change regularly, listings will be removed if a gallerydoes not send in a new exhibit listing at least every twomonths.
The Andrews Gallery — “The Rising Son,” a mixed-mediainstallation by Jesse Hensel, is on display; call for hours; 1002N. Coast Highway, Encinitas; (760) 230-2680.
Art Glass Guild Annual Show and Sale — The guild’s 9th annualshow is the largest art glass show in Southern California with morethan 30 glass artists featured; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. May 16-17;Spanish Village Art Center, Balboa Park, San Diego; free; (619)479-6081.
Artists Gallery — The Escondido Art Association hosts itsjuried “Spring Show” through May 2; “Kids Kaleidoscope,” an exhibitof work by artists under the age of 18, runs May 4 through May 28;artist’s reception, 5 p.m. May 9; hours, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.Tuesdays-Fridays; 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays; 121 W. Grand Ave.,Escondido; (760) 489-0338, (760) 743-1474.
Athenaeum Music & Arts Library — “Jim Brown: The ThirdCountry/El Tercer Pais” and “Althea Brimm: Keep This Coupon” runthrough May 9; hours, 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays, anduntil 8:30 p.m. Wednesdays; 1008 Wall St., La Jolla; (858)454-5872.
Boehm Gallery — The Annual Student Art and PhotographyExhibition runs May 2 through May 16; artists’ reception, 5 to 7p.m. May 1; gallery hours, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesdays; 10 a.m. to 7p.m. Wednesdays and Thursdays; 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Fridays andSaturdays; Palomar College, 1140 W. Mission Road, San Marcos; (760)744-1150, Ext. 2304.
The Blue Mug — The Escondido coffee shop is exhibiting artworkby local artist Mary Eilene Hamilton through May 31; 1882 W. ElNorte Parkway, Escondido; (760) 480-2640.
Brandon Gallery — “Visual Journey,” featuring artwork by localartist Diane Adams, and 40 of her intermediate watercolor studentsat MiraCosta College, will be on display May 9-31; artists’reception, 3 to 5 p.m. May 9; hours, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.Tuesdays-Saturdays; 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sundays; 105 N. Main Ave.,Fallbrook; (760) 723-1330.
Calle Magdalena Gallery — The San Dieguito Art Guild presents”Native Color: The Landscape of Encinitas” through July 1; call forhours; Encinitas Public Works Building, 160 Calle Magdalena,Encinitas; (760) 942-3636.
Cannon Art Gallery — “Cardinal Points/Cardinales: A Survey ofContemporary Latino and Latin American Art,” a traveling exhibit of55 artworks from the Sprint Nextel Collection that employ theconcept of the four cardinal points of the compass, runs throughMay 8; “On Your Own Time,” an exhibit of art by Carlsbad cityemployees, runs May 22 through June 13; gallery hours, 11 a.m. to 5p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays; 1 to 5 p.m. Sundays; Carlsbad CityLibrary, 1775 Dove Lane, Carlsbad; (760) 602-2021.
Carlsbad-Oceanside Art League Gallery — Work by member artistsis on display through May 31; 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesdays,Thursdays and Sundays; 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays;Carlsbad Village Faire, 300 Carlsbad Village Drive, Suite 101,Carlsbad; (760) 434-8497.
Cedros Gallery Nights — Downtown design district hostslate-night gallery openings and events from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. onthe third April 30 of each month; Cedros Avenue, Solana Beach;free; (858) 724-7204.
Cosmopolitan Fine Arts Gallery — “Marcel Dyf: InspiringImpressionist” runs from May 1 through May 31; gallery hours, 10a.m. to 6 p.m. Sundays-Thursdays; 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Fridays andSaturdays; 7932 Girard Ave., La Jolla; (858) 456-9506.
David Alan Collection — The international art and furnituregallery has recently reopened this 14,000-square-foot space; hours,8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mondays-Fridays; 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays; 10a.m. to 5 p.m. Sundays; 241 S. Cedros Ave., Solana Beach; (858)481-8044.
Del Mar Art Center — The gallery has recently reopened at theDel Mar Plaza; Del Mar Plaza, Fifth Street at Camino del Mar;gallery opens at 11 a.m. daily; (760) 931-8099.
Distinction Gallery — An exhibit of art by Aaron Jasinski runsthrough May 9; “Drawing Attention,” works by Camille Boggs, BonniReid, Aaron McKinney and Andy Clarkson, runs from May 9-June 6;artists’ reception 6-11 p.m. May 9; hours, noon to 5 p.m.Wednesdays-Fridays; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays or by appointment;317 E. Grand Ave., Escondido; (760) 781-5779.
Encinitas Art Walks — Beginning May 6, downtown Encinitasgalleries and art studios will host evening hours and receptionsfor a monthly arts crawl from 7 to 9 p.m. on the first May 6evening of each month;buddingart@hotmail.com.
Encinitas Library Gallery — The San Dieguito Art Guild isexhibiting 15 paintings on wood and other paintings on paper by thelate Leucadia “Op Art” painter Roy Soravia through May;”Environmental Art Exhibition” runs June 1 through July 16; 540Cornish Drive, Encinitas; call for hours; (858) 232-5585.
Escondido Municipal Gallery — The Escondido Arts Partnership’s”DreamAbility” exhibition, which showcases more than 100award-winning artists and their “ability, not the disabilities,”runs through May 2; “Greenwashing/Recycled Art” runs May 8 throughJune 5; hours, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Wednesdays through Saturdays, till 5p.m. Tuesdays; Escondido Municipal Gallery, 262 E. Grand Ave.,Escondido; (760) 480-4101.
E Street Cafe — An exhibit of paintings and mixed-media workby Tara Simione Messier will be exhibited May 6 through June 2;artist’s reception, 7-9 p.m. May 6; hours, 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.Thursdays; 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; 130 W. E St.,Encinitas; (760) 230-2038.
Fallbrook Art Center — The 16th annual “Reflections of Nature:National Wildlife Show & Sale” runs from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. May2; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. May 3; $5 for two-day pass; active militaryand youth under 18 are free; regular gallery hours, 10 a.m. to 4p.m. Mondays-Saturdays; noon to 3 p.m. Sundays; 103 S. Main St.,Fallbrook; $5 admission; (760) 728-1414.
Front Porch Gallery — “Encaustic and its Luminous Effects,” anexhibit of encaustic works by Betty Hock, Ruth Gooch, JudithParenio and Josie Rodriguez, runs through May 3; hours, noon to 6p.m. Wednesdays-Fridays; 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays;2903 Carlsbad Blvd., Carlsbad; (760) 795-6120.
Gallery 204 — The work of artists Joyce Ferraro and Jim Halewill be on display May 1 through May 31 at the Vista ArtFoundation’s gallery; hours, noon-6 p.m. Wednesdays-Sundays; 204Main St., Vista; (760) 305-8278.
Gotthelf Gallery — “Art Survives: Expressions From theHolocaust,” an exhibit of art by Holocaust survivors, runs throughMay 21; gallery hours, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sundays-Thursdays; SanDiego Center for Jewish Culture, Lawrence Family Jewish CommunityCenter, 4126 Executive Drive, La Jolla; (858) 352-1140.
Hands On Cedros, the Gallery of Functional Art — The galleryhas recently reopened in this new location; call for hours; 342 S.Cedros Ave., Solana Beach; (858) 847-9827.
InnerSpace Gallery — The PhotoArts Group has announced its 2009exhibition schedule: “Dreamscape” runs through May 1; “Rebirth,”May 8-June 5; “Synthesis,” June 11-July 3; “Twilight,” July 10-Aug.14; “Photo Riot,” Aug. 28-Sept. 25; “Art of Nature,” Oct. 9-Nov. 6;”Refraction,” Nov. 13-Dec. 4; “Multiplicity,” Dec. 11-Jan. 4, 2010;free; hours, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays; in theEscondido Municipal Gallery, 262 E. Grand Ave., Escondido; (760)480-4101.
Joseph Bellows Gallery — “Linda Connor: Odyssey,” a selectionof photos from the artist’s recently published monograph, “Odyssey:The Photographs of Linda Connor,” including prints made from19th-century astronomical glass plate negatives from the LickObservatory archives; through May 13; “Carol Panaro-Smith and JamesHajicek: Photogenic Drawings” runs May 16-July 3; call for hours;7661 Girard Ave., La Jolla; (858) 456-5620.
Kruglak Gallery — “Inside Out,” the annual student art exhibit,runs through May 12; artists’ reception, 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.April 30; exhibit hours, 2:30 to 7:30 p.m. Mondays and Tuesdays; 11a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesdays and Thursdays; MiraCosta College, 1Barnard Drive, Oceanside; (760) 795-6697.
Morrison Hotel Gallery — An exhibit of photography by ’60s rock’n’ roll photographer Robert Whitaker runs through May 24; hours,11 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily; 1230 Prospect St., La Jolla; (858)551-0835.
North County Society for the Fine Arts Members Exhibitions –Members’ works will be shown in three venues in May and June; EmmaMuzzy shows her works at the Bernardo Heights Community Center,16150 Bernardo Heights Parkway, Rancho Bernardo; Lori Robinsonshows through May 7, and Cleo Robinson shows May 8-June 30 at thePoway Library, 13137 Poway Road, Poway; and Vita Sorrentinoexhibits at the Poway Chamber of Commerce, 3381 Poway Road,Poway.
Offtrack Art Gallery — Featured artists for May and June arejewelry/mixed media artist Gaga Barnes, painters Bobbi Harringtonand Judy Salinsky, and photographer Isabella Breasted; BruceStewart’s work now on permanent display; the gallery is operated bythe San Dieguito Arts Guild; gallery hours, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.daily; 500 Second St., Encinitas; (760) 942-3636.
Olde Ramona Hotel Gallery — Jill Spurgin is the featured artistfor April; “The Colors of Spring,” an exhibit of work by KathleenBellows and Edward Juarez, runs through June 30; artists’reception, 4 to 6 p.m. May 9; gallery hours, 10 a.m. to 4 p.mWednesdays-Saturdays; 845 Main St., Ramona; (760) 789-3682.
Ordover Gallery — “The World of Ira Block,” an exhibit ofphotos by the famed National Geographic photographer, runs throughJuly 19; gallery hours, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesdays-Saturdays;noon to 5 p.m. Sundays; 410 S. Cedros Ave., Solana Beach; (858)720-1121.
Perry L. Meyer Fine Art — “Clay Walker: A Retrospective” runsthrough May 2; hours, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesdays-Thursdays; 11a.m. to 6 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays; 2400 Kettner Blvd., Suite 251,San Diego; (619) 358-9512.
Poway Center for the Performing Arts — “Times 3,” an exhibit ofphotography by Will Gibson, Joe Nalven and Paul Sewell, runsthrough May 26; artist’s reception, 1:30-4:30 May 3; hours, 9a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday and 11 a.m.-3 p.m. May 2; 15498 EspolaRoad, Poway; (858) 748-0505.
Queen Califia’s Magical Circle — Outdoor sculpture gardencreated by artist Niki de St. Phalle; open 8:30 a.m. to duskTuesdays-Sundays; Kit Carson Park, 3333 Bear Valley Parkway,Escondido; free; for docent tours, call (760) 839-4331.
Rancho Buena Vista Adobe Gallery — A solo exhibit ofwatercolors by Sharman Slye runs through May 3; gallery hours, 10a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesdays-Saturdays; 640 Alta Vista Drive, Vista;(760) 639-6164.
Rancho Santa Fe Art Guild Member Shows — Guild members areexhibiting at three locations during April; “Spring Colors,” newpaintings by Robert Ferguson, is being shown at the Rancho Santa FeArt Guild Gallery, 6004 Paseo Delicias; Darlene Katz is exhibitingat Wells Fargo Private Mortgage, Toni Williams is exhibiting at theRancho Santa Fe Library; an artists reception for all three showsis planned from 5 to 7 p.m. May 14 at all three locations, whichare within walking distance of one another;www.ranchosantafeartguilt.org.
Robert Ferguson Fine Art Gallery — The gallery will hold aCollector’s Night program from 6 to 9 p.m. May 22; galleryshowcases the work of the American impressionist Robert Ferguson;365 W. Second Ave., Escondido; for hours or details, visitwww.fergusonart.com.
Salon Forte — “From the Oceans to the Mountains,” watercolorsby plein-air artist Margot “Wally” Wallace, is on display; hours, 9a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays; 722 Genevieve, Solana Beach;(858) 792-5209.
San Diego Art Institute — The institute’s “50th InternationalExhibition,” featuring art by 80 artists from around the world,runs through May 10; hours, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays;noon to 4 p.m. Sundays; Balboa Park, 1439 El Prado, San Diego;(619) 236-0011.
San Diego Watercolor Society Gallery — “34th Annual WesternFederation of Watercolor Societies Exhibition” runs May 1 throughMay 31; artists’ reception, 5 to 8 p.m. May 1; NTC Promenade, 2825Dewey Road, Suite 105, Point Loma; (619) 876-4550.
Santa Ysabel Art Gallery — “Quiet,” a one-man exhibition ofstudio and plein-air works by Stan Goudey, runs through May 31;gallery hours, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursdays-Mondays; 30352 Highway78, Santa Ysabel; (760) 765-1676.
Scott White Contemporary Art — Chris Reilly’s “Buddhamirror”runs through May 2; “Bernard Venet: Monumental Works” runs throughOctober; call for hours; 2400 Kettner Blvd., Loft 238, San Diego;(619) 501-5689.
Second May 2 — Downtown Escondido art galleries and museumshost special receptions and extended hours on the second Saturdaysof each month; Grand Avenue, Escondido; free; (760) 745-8877.
Solana Beach City Hall Gallery — A spring equinox art showfeaturing Lori Escalera, Michael Steirnagle, Sandra Chanis L. andCheryl Tall is on display; hours, 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Mondaysthrough Thursdays and 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. alternate Fridays; 635 S.Coast Highway 101, Solana Beach; (858) 720-2451.
Susan Street Fine Art Gallery — Sheldon Greenberg’s “The ViewFrom the Day Before” and Stephanie Weber’s “Reflected” run throughMay 17; hours, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays-Fridays; 11 a.m. to 4p.m. Saturdays and Sundays; 415 S. Cedros Ave., Suite 160, SolanaBeach; (858) 793-4442.
Trios Gallery — Mosaic artists from the Orange County regionare featured in a juried exhibit through May 10; the exhibit iswith The Society of American Mosaic Artists’ eighth annual MosaicArts International Juried Exhibit, taking place at the San DiegoMuseum of Man in Balboa Park; hours, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; TriosGallery, 404 N. Cedros Ave., Solana Beach; (858) 793-6040 ortriosgallery.com.
Trupiano’s Italian Bistro — An exhibit of paintings bySicilian-born Fallbrook artist Enzo Scordia runs through April 30;Trupiano’s, 945 S. Main Ave., Fallbrook; (760) 728-0200.
2 Spoons Coffee House — Tres Amigos, an art group of JaimeDreyfus, Jim Floyd and Norman Wright, are exhibiting theirpaintings through April 30; “Hidden Wonders: Beauty on the RoadLess Traveled” is the theme of a photo exhibition by Patty Waiteopening May 1 and continuing through May; artist’s reception from10 a.m.-1 p.m. May 2; gallery hours, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily; 3829Plaza Drive, Oceanside; (760) 724-1220.
Twin Oaks Gallery — An interactive art show featuring artistSharif Iman Carter and local students is on display; call forhours; 757 Twin Oaks Valley Road, #3, San Marcos; (760)703-3889.
UCSD IR/PS Library Gallery — “Philatelic Footprints on the Roadto the Liberation of Shanghai,” an exhibit of vintage Chinesepostage stamps that trace the Communist advance in the post WWIIera, runs through June 12; UCSD, La Jolla; (858) 534-0667.
University Art Gallery — “Animalkind,” an exhibit that exploresthe relationship between non-human and human animals by artistsfrom the United States and Finland, runs through May 6; hours, noonto 4 p.m. Mondays-Thursdays and Saturdays; San Diego StateUniversity, 5500 Campanile Drive, San Diego; (619) 594-5171.
Visions Art Quilt Gallery — “Figuratively Speaking,” an exhibitof work by 16 contemporary quilt artists, is on display; call forhours; NTC Promenade, 2825 Dewey Road, Suite 100, Point Loma; (619)546-4872.
Wellness Center Gallery — “Healing Art,” an exhibit ofphotographs by members of the PhotoArts Group, runs through June 5;hours, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mondays-Fridays; 9 a.m. to noon Saturdays;115 Main St., Vista; (760) 726-9660.
MUSEUMS
Agua Hedionda Lagoon Discovery Center — “The Agua HediondaLagoon, Watersheds and Luiseno Indian Culture” includes informationon the Indian peoples who lived here before European settlersarrived, and on the native landscaping around the center; 10 a.m.to 4 p.m. Mondays, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesdays and Fridays; noonto 4 p.m. Saturdays; 1580 Cannon Road, Carlsbad; free; (760)804-1969 oraguahedionda.org.
Antique Gas & Steam Engine Museum — More than 50 acresdisplaying exhibits on early California life and equipment,including a farmhouse, barns, engines, tractors and trucks; 10 a.m.to 4 p.m. daily; 2040 N. Santa Fe Ave., Vista; $3 adults; $2children and seniors; (760) 941-1791 oragsem.com.
Barona Cultural Center & Museum — Dedicated to preservingthe history, artifacts and language of the Kumeyaay/Dieguenopeople, and the Barona Band of Mission Indians in particular; noonto 5 p.m. Tuesdays through Fridays, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays;1095 Barona Road, Lakeside; free; (619) 443-7003, Ext. 2, orbaronamuseum.org.
Birch Aquarium at Scripps — The following exhibits are open:”Feeling the Heat: The Climate Challenge” and “The Art ofDeception,” an exhibit on marine creatures’ ability to disguisethemselves from predators and prey; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily; 2300Expedition Way, La Jolla; $11, general; $9, seniors; $8, collegestudents with ID; $7.50, children 3 to 17 and UC San Diego studentswith ID; free, 2 and under; free three-hour parking; (858) 534-3474oraquarium.ucsd.edu.
California Center for the Arts, Escondido, Museum — “20thCentury Photography: Selections From the Wachovia Securities ArtCollection,” “Divi/nation: Work by Debby & Larry Kline,””Between: Work by Nina Waisman” and “Reel Mothers: Film Video Artand the Maternal” all run through June 21; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.Tuesdays-Saturdays, 1 to 4 p.m. Sundays; 340 N. Escondido Blvd.,Escondido; $5, adults; $4, seniors and active military; $3,students with ID; children under 12 are free; (760) 839-4120 orartcenter.org/museum.htm.
California Surf Museum — A historical exhibit, “100 Years ofHow Surfing Has Shaped Southern California Culture,” and “SidewalkSurfing,” featuring surfboards and skateboards, are now on display;also on display is a collection of unique surfboards, movieposters, record albums, vintage beachwear and a vast assortment ofphotos. Significant surfing personalities from each decade arehighlighted; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily; 312 Pier View Way, Oceanside;$3 adults, $1 seniors and students, free for children 12 and under;(760) 721-6876 orsurfmuseum.org.
Carlsbad Historical Society Museum — Interpretive historicaldisplays, artifacts and self-guided tours; private tours with teaby reservation only; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; MageePark, 258 Beech St., Carlsbad; free; (760) 434-9189 orcarlsbadhistoricalsociety.org.
Leo Carrillo Ranch Historic Park — Self-guided tours areoffered at this 27-acre former working ranch/vacation retreat ofactor Leo Carrillo (Pancho in “The Cisco Kid”); guided tours of its11 historical structures available at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Saturdaysand noon and 2 p.m. Sundays; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdaysand 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sundays; 6200 Flying LC Lane, Carlsbad; free;(760) 476-1042 orcarrillo-ranch.org.
Coronado Museum of Art and History — “Ozily Yours: L. FrankBaum in Coronado” runs through Sept. 13; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays,10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays; 1100 Orange Ave.,Coronado; $4, adults 19-64; $3, active military and seniors; $2,youth 10-18; free, children 9 and under; (619) 435-7242 orcoronadohistory.org.
Encinitas Historical Society — City’s original 1883schoolhouse, the oldest building in Encinitas, houses exhibits,pictorial displays and archives telling of the city’s past and itspeople and events; noon to 4 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; corner ofF and Fourth streets, Encinitas; free; (760) 942-9066 orencinitashistoricalsociety.com.
Escondido Children’s Museum — Three new exhibits: “ExploringSpace From Earth,” based on Palomar Observatory; “Trashasaurus”;and “The Fault Zone”; “The Science Shack” is open; “Second May 2″family days every month; 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesdays, Thursdays andFridays, noon to 4 p.m. Wednesdays and 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturdays;Studio 1, California Center for the Arts, Escondido, 380 N.Escondido Blvd., Escondido; $4, general; free, children under 1;$50 for a family for a year; military families half-off alladmission prices; (760) 233-7755 orescondidochildrensmuseum.org.
Escondido History Center — 1 to 4 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays;Grape Day Park, 321 N. Broadway, Escondido; $3; $1, children; (760)743-8207 orescondidohistory.org.
Fallbrook Gem and Mineral Society Museum — Collection of gems,fossils, minerals and fluorescent minerals; 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.Thursdays through Saturdays; 123 W. Alvarado St., Suite B,Fallbrook; free; (760) 728-1130 orfgms.org.
Fallbrook Historical Museum — “Fallbrook in Miniature,”handcrafted models of 12 historical Fallbrook buildings completewith functioning model railroad, a replica of the original trainthat served the Fallbrook area in the early 1900s; Pittenger House,country home of William Pittenger, Civil War hero and Medal ofHonor winner; historical displays and research materials; 1 to 4p.m. Thursdays and Sundays; South Hill Street at Rocky Crest Road,Fallbrook; free; (760) 723-4125 orfallbrookhistoricalsociety.com.
Flying Leatherneck Aviation Museum — The nation’s only museumdedicated to Marine Corps aviation history features more than twodozen vintage and historically important planes, jet fighters andhelicopters used by Marine pilots in combat from World Wars I andII through Operation Iraqi Freedom; exhibits feature stories ofMarines’ courage, sacrifice and achievement in war, along withartifacts, photos and displays; 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.Tuesdays-Sundays, except major holidays; Miramar Marine Corps AirStation, Miramar Road, 1.3 miles west of I-15, San Diego; free;(858) 693-1723 orflyingleathernecks.org.
Gemological Institute of America Museum — “On the Gem Trail,” aphotographic exhibit of some of the world’s most productivegem-producing regions, is open; admission to GIA’s museum andgemological exhibits is open to the public through reserved toursonly — contact the GIA for available dates; photo identificationrequired for entrance to the GIA campus; 5345 Armada Drive,Carlsbad; free; (800) 421-7250, Ext. 4116,orguestservicesmailbox@gia.edu.
Japanese Friendship Garden, San Diego –The garden features aplaza, viewing deck, koi pond and tea pavilion; winter hours: 10a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Tuesdays-Sundays; Balboa Park, 2215 Pan AmericanRoad, San Diego; $3, general; $2.50, seniors; $2, students andmilitary; children under 6 free; (619) 232-2721 orniwa.org.
Julian Pioneer Museum — Displays of Indian, pioneer and Juliangold-rush eras; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays; $2, $1children 8-18; 2811 Washington St., Julian; (760) 765-0227.
Lux Art Institute — “Mother Maple,” a sculpture by New Yorkartist Robert Lobe, is on exhibit through October 2010; the Luxshowcases the work of artists in residence, arts education andsite-specific installations; 1 to 5 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays; 11a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays; 1550 S. El Camino Real, Encinitas; $10for two visits; (760) 436-6611 orluxartinstitute.org.
Maritime Museum of San Diego — “The Art of the Boat:Photographs From the Rosenfeld Collection” is open; permanentexhibits include the historical 19th-century tall ship the Star ofIndia and the turn-of-the-century ferryboat Berkeley; 9 a.m. to 8p.m. daily; 1492 N. Harbor Drive, San Diego; $14, adults; $11,juniors (13-17), seniors and active military; $8, children (6-12);free, children 5 and under; (619) 234-9153 orsdmaritime.org.
Joe Martin Foundation Museum of Miniature Craftsmanship — “ThePaul Knapp Collection of Over 100 Model Internal CombustionEngines” is on exhibit. The museum features the work of outstandingcraftsmen from around the world with emphasis on miniatureprojects. Exhibits include model steam, gas diesel automotive,aircraft and marine engines, detailed model aircraft, machinetools, clocks and miniature firearms. The museum’s working machineshop always has a project in progress; 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdaysexcept holidays; 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. the first May 2 of each month;3235 Executive Ridge, Vista; free; (760) 727-9492 orcraftsmanshipmuseum.com.
MCRD Command Museum — Exhibits trace the history of the MarineCorps Recruit Depot and the history of the Marines in the San Diegoregion; 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mondays through Wednesdays, and Fridaysand Saturdays, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Thursdays; Day Hall, Building26, Marine Corps Recruit Depot (enter Gate 5), San Diego; free,although photo ID is required to enter the base and vehicles aresubject to search; (619) 524-8431 ormcrdmuseumhistoricalsociety.org.
Mingei International Museum, Escondido — “Nomadic Legacy: Tent& Textiles from Central Asia and Iran” runs through June 14;special children’s programs are offered on the second Saturdays ofeach month; 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursdays-Saturdays beginning May 1– 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays through April 30; 155 W. GrandAve., Escondido; $3, general; $3, seniors, children, students andactive military with ID; (760) 735-3355 ormingei.org.
Mingei International Museum — “Shibui: The Subtle Beauty ofJapanese Craft” runs through June 28; “India Adorned” runs throughSept. 6; “Masters of Mid-Century California Modernism” runs throughOct. 18; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesdays-Sundays; Balboa Park, 1439 ElPrado, San Diego; $6, general; $3, military and students with IDand children 6 to 17; (619) 239-0003 ormingei.org.
Mission San Diego de Alcala — The first of the Californiamissions features self-guided tours and historical exhibits;docent-led tours by reservation only; 9 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. daily;10818 San Diego Mission Road, San Diego; $3, general; $2, seniorsand students; $1, children 12 and under; (619) 281-8449 ormissionsandiego.com.
Mission San Luis Rey — Historical mission features self-guidedtours, displays and educational programs; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily;4050 Mission Ave., Oceanside; $6 adults; $5 active duty militaryand seniors (65 and older); $4 students; $25 family rate; free,children 5 and under are free; (760) 757-3651, Ext. 115, orsanluisrey.org.
Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego, Downtown — “Sandow Birk”and “Jane Hammond: Fallen” both open May 3 and run through July 5;”Rising Tide: Film and Video Works from the MCA Collection, Sydney”runs through June 21; 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursdays-Tuesdays; 11a.m.-7 p.m. third April 30 of each month; 1001 and 1100 KettnerBlvd., San Diego; $10 adults (26 and over), $5 seniors andmilitary, free for 25 and under; free admission after 5 p.m. on thethird April 30 of each month; (858) 454-3541 ormcasd.org.
Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego, La Jolla — “Jasper Johns:Light Bulb” and “Cerca Series: Javier Ramirez Limon” both runthrough May 10; 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursdays-Tuesdays; 11 a.m.-7p.m. third April 30 of each month; 700 Prospect St., La Jolla; $10adults (26 and over), $5 seniors and military, free for 25 andunder; free admission after 5 p.m. on the third April 30 of eachmonth; (858) 454-3541 ormcasd.org.
Museum of Making Music — “The Vespa Experiment,” a concert byJason Reeves and Brendan James, who are raising awareness aboutglobal warming with a California concert tour undertaken entirelyby Vespa motor scooter, is at 7 p.m. April 30; $10; “ON: TheBeginning of the Electric Sound Generation” runs through March 31,2010; museum celebrates the innovations that changed the face ofAmerican popular music and music making from the 1890s to thepresent and features 500 vintage instruments, hundreds of audio andvideo examples and an interactive stage; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.Tuesdays-Sundays; 5790 Armada Drive, Carlsbad; $7, general; $5,students, seniors and active military; free, children 5 and under;(760) 438-5996 ormuseumofmakingmusic.org.
Museum of Photographic Arts –10 a.m. to 5 p.m.Tuesdays-Sundays; Casa de Balboa Building, Balboa Park, 1649 ElPrado, San Diego; $6, adults; $4, seniors, students and military;free, children under 12 with an adult and on the second Tuesdays ofeach month; (619) 238-7559 ormopa.org.
Museum of San Diego History — “Dressing a City: Selected StylesFrom Marston’s Department Store, 1878-1961” is open; “Building anEarly Identity: One Place, Many Cultures” is open as part of thepermanent exhibition and focuses on the confluence of cultures SanDiego became once the Europeans arrived; “Place of Promise: Storiesof San Diego” is an ongoing exhibit; operated by the San DiegoHistorical Society 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily; Casa de BalboaBuilding, Balboa Park, 1649 El Prado, Suite 3, San Diego; $5,general; $4, seniors and military; $2, students; free, childrenunder 6; (619) 232-6203 orsandiegohistory.org.
The New Americans Museum — “Immigration and Caricature: EthnicImages From the Appel Collection” and “A Community Between TwoWorlds: Arab Americans in Greater Detroit” both run through May 30;museum is dedicated to documenting the contributions of immigrants;11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesdays-Sundays; 2825 Dewey Road, Suite 102,NTC Promenade, Liberty Station, Point Loma; free; (619) 255-8908 ornewamericansmuseum.org.
The New Children’s Museum — The museum provides dynamic,playful and hands-on exhibits and studios, along with art classesand other fun activities for kids and families; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.Mondays and Tuesdays, Fridays and Saturdays; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.Thursdays; noon to 4 p.m. Sundays; closed Wednesdays; $10admission, $5 seniors and active-duty military with ID, childrenunder 1 free; 200 W. Island Avenue, San Diego; (619) 233-8792 andthinkplaycreate.org.
Oceanside Heritage Village Park and Museum — 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.Mondays-Saturdays: 1-4 p.m. Sundays; 220 Peyri Drive, Oceanside;(760) 433-8297.
Oceanside Historical Society — 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.Thursdays-Saturdays; 305 N. Nevada St., Oceanside; (760) 722-4786oroceansidehistoricalsociety.org.
Oceanside Museum of Art — Free Family Art Day, featuring adisplay of Peggy Ann Jones’ “Vortex Plastique” recycled artexhibit, runs 1-4 p.m. May 3; “Cell Memory” — an exhibit of fibermedia works by Valentyna Roenko Simpson — opens May 4 and runsthrough July 2; “Gemstone Fine Art,” an exhibit of commesso (stonemosaic pictures) runs through May 2 in the museum’s Parker Gallery;”Lowbrow Art: Nine San Diego Pop Surrealists” runs through May 24;”Institutional Wellbeing: An Olfactory Plan for Oceanside Museum ofArt” runs through Aug. 9; museum hours, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.Tuesdays-Saturdays; 1 to 4 p.m. Sundays; 704 Pier View Way,Oceanside; $8, regular admission, $5, seniors; free, students,military and their dependents; (760) 435-3720 oroma-online.org.
Pacific Southwest Railway Museum — The museum is dedicated tothe preservation and interpretation of railroads as they existed inthe Pacific Southwest; rides on antique trains offered Saturdaysand Sundays; State Highway 94 and Forrest Gate Road, Campo; (619)478-9937 orsdrm.org.
Ramona Pioneer Historical Society — The society maintains andoperates the Guy B. Woodward Museum of History, including exhibitsof turn-of-the-century furniture, a collection of women’s clothingand accessories, a cowboy bunkhouse and the Casey Tibbs Memorialexhibit; 1 to 4 p.m. Fridays-Sundays; 645 Main St., Ramona; (760)789-7644.
Rancho Buena Vista Adobe — This 11-room adobe ranch housefeatures turn-of-the-century antiques, landscaped gardens, artgallery and gift store; 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesdays-Saturdays;docent-led tours, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesdays-Fridays and 10 a.m.Saturdays; 640 Alta Vista Drive, Vista; (760) 639-6164.
Rancho Guajome Adobe — Docent-led tours of the restoredhistorical 22-room adobe ranch house and its gardens, 11 a.m.,12:30 p.m., and 2 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays unless raining; 2210N. Santa Fe Ave., Vista; $3; (760) 724-4082.
Reuben H. Fleet Science Center — “Tinkering,” an exhibit withmore than 20 projects for kids to create, build and invent, runsthrough June 7; “Giant Worlds: A Voyage to the Outer Planets” runsthrough Sept. 7; “So WATT” energy exhibit, “Listen Here! MakingSense of Sound” and “Aging for All Ages,” an interactive exhibit onthe aging process, are all open; the IMAX Space Theater is showing”Under the Sea,” “Van Gogh: Brush With Genius” and “Animalopolis”;Family Science Day takes place from noon to 3 p.m. on the third May2 of each month; “Kid City” and “Origins in Space” are on exhibit;”Escape From Dino Island” motion simulator ride is open ($5); 9:30a.m. to 6 p.m. daily; Balboa Park, 1875 El Prado, San Diego; $10,general; $8.75 seniors and children 3-12; admission plus one IMAXfilm, $14.50, adults; $11.75, seniors and children 3 to 12; (619)238-1233 orrhfleet.org.
San Diego Air & Space Museum — “The Da Vinci Experience,” aseparate-ticket exhibit of 60 scale models, interactive devices,drawings, books and painting reproductions based on the scientificinventions, models and designs of Leonardo da Vinci, runs throughJan. 3, 2010; exhibit entry is $24.75 for adults, $21.75 forseniors, $19.75 for students and $15.75 for youth (ages 3 to 11);active-duty military and children 2 and under are free; “SecondSaturdays” offer family activities each month at 12:30, 1:30 and2:30 p.m.; “The Planetary Theater,” which allows visitors to viewEarth and other planets from a unique perspective, is open;”Celebration of the Lindbergh Legacy” features a model of theNorthrop Grumman Ryan Aeronautical Center’s donated RQ-4A GlobalHawk; also featured: an RQ-1 Predator on loan from the Air ForceMuseum, a reproduction of the WWI fighter the Sopwith Pup, theApollo 9 command module, the world’s only global positioningsatellite on display and a model of the JPL Mars rover; 10 a.m. to4 p.m. daily; Balboa Park, 2001 Pan American Plaza, San Diego; $15,general; $12, seniors, students, retired military with ID; $6, ages3-11; free, children 2 and under and active military with ID;(behind-the-scenes restoration tours are available for additionalfee); $5-$8, simulator rides; (619) 234-8291 oraerospacemuseum.org.
San Diego Archaeological Center — Exhibits detail the area’spast through use of local artifacts; 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.Mondays-Fridays and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays; 16666 San PasqualValley Road, San Pasqual Valley; free; (760) 291-0370 orsandiegoarchaeology.org.
San Diego Automotive Museum — “Hot Rods Then and Now:Expression of Individuality and Creativity” runs through July 1; 10a.m. to 4:30 p.m. daily; Balboa Park, 2080 Pan American Plaza, SanDiego; $8, general; $6, seniors and military; $5 students with ID;$4, children 6 to 15; free, children under 6; (619) 231-2886 orsdautomuseum.org.
San Diego Chinese Historical Museum — “Magnificent ChineseBoxes of the Past” is open; the museum collects, preserves andshares the Chinese-American experience and Chinese history, cultureand art; 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays and noon to 4 p.m.Sundays; group tours available upon request; 404 Third Ave., SanDiego; $2, adults; free, children 12 and under; (619) 338-9888 orsdchm.org.
San Diego Hall of Champions — Exhibits include “HeismanCorner,” “La Jolla Cove Swim Club” and “Over-the-Line”; the GalleryWall displays 32 Sports Illustrated covers of San Diego sportsheroes; an exhibit honoring San Diego County high school coachinglegends is on permanent display; 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. daily; BalboaPark, 2131 Pan American Plaza, San Diego; $8, general; $6 seniors,military and students; $4, children 7-17; free, 6 and under; (619)234-2544 orsdhoc.com.
San Diego Model Railroad Museum — Permanent exhibits includefive working model railroads, including HO-scale, N-scale, andLionel and O-gauge trains; 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesdays-Fridays and11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays; Balboa Park, 1649 ElPrado, San Diego; $6, general; $5, seniors; $3, students with ID;$2.50, active military with ID; free, children under 15 with paidadult; (619) 696-0199 orsdmodelrailroadm.com.
San Diego Museum of Art — “Richard Avedon: Portraits of Power”runs June 6 to Sept. 6; Young Art 2009 runs through May 31;”Oceanic Art: A Celebration of Form” runs through January 2010; themuseum’s permanent holdings include a collection of ItalianRenaissance, Dutch and Spanish Old Masters, Asian art, South Asianpaintings, as well as comprehensive examples of American art,19th-century European paintings and 20th-century paintings andsculpture; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays; noon to 5 p.m.Sundays; Balboa Park, 1450 El Prado, San Diego; $10, general; $8,seniors and active military; $7, students with ID; $4, children 6to 17; free, children 5 and under; (619) 232-7931 orsdmart.org.
San Diego Museum of Man — “Skull Stories: The Art of AncientSurgery” is open; “Gods & Gold: Ancient Treasures From Mexicoto Peru” is open; “Footsteps Through Time: Four Million Years ofHuman Evolution” is open; the Children’s Discovery Center featuresa hands-on, 1,350-square-foot interactive gallery that depicts lifein ancient Egypt; 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. daily; Balboa Park, 1350 ElPrado, San Diego; $6, adults; $5, seniors; $3, ages 6 to 17; free,children 6 and under; (619) 239-2001 ormuseumofman.org.
San Diego Natural History Museum — “Gunther von Hagens’ BodyWorlds & the Brain,” an exhibit of plasticized human bodysculptures, runs through Oct. 4; “Fossil Mysteries,” the largestexhibit in the museum’s history, is open; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily(open until 8 p.m. Thursdays, except holidays); hours vary weekly,call to confirm; Balboa Park, 1788 El Prado, San Diego; $13,general; $11, seniors; $8, military, students and youth ages 13-17;$7, children ages 3 to 12; (619) 232-3821 orsdnhm.org.
San Dieguito Heritage Museum — “Skate and Create,” an exhibitabout the region’s contributions to skateboarding, is open; FamilyDay, the last May 2 of each month, offers hands-on activities from1-3 p.m., $8 per participant; the newly relocated museum featuresexhibits on local history, from American Indians through earlysettlers to modern surfing culture; noon to 4 p.m.Wednesdays-Fridays and the last May 2 of each month; 450 QuailGardens Drive, Encinitas; (760) 632-9711 orsdheritage.org.
San Marcos Historical Society Museum — An exhibit of costumedethnic dolls collected around the world by Joe and Freda Beckett ison display; an exhibition of vignettes of the history of San Marcosis on display; noon to 4 p.m. Tuesdays-Sundays; 270 W. San MarcosBlvd., San Marcos; (760) 744-9025 orsanmarcoshistoricalsociety.org.
Junipero Serra Museum — The Serra Museum sits on the site ofthe original San Diego mission set up by the Spanish before theymoved to the historic (and current) Mission Valley location, anddocuments the early history of European settlement in San DiegoCounty; operated by the San Diego Historical Society; winter hours(Labor Day through May 31) 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday-Friday; 10a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays; summer hours (June 1 toLabor Day), 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday-Sunday ; Presidio Park,2727 Presidio Drive, Old Town San Diego; $5, general; $4, seniorsand military; $2, students; free, children under 6; (619) 297-3258orsandiegohistory.org.
Timken Museum of Art — The permanent collection is primarilyDutch, Flemish, French and Italian painters, including Rembrandt,Rubens, Petrus Christus, Fragonard, Jacques-Louis David andVeronese, as well as American artists such as John Singleton Copleyand Eastman Johnson; and Russian icons; 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.Tuesdays through Saturdays, 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. Sundays; Balboa Park,1500 El Prado, San Diego; free; (619) 239-5548 ortimkenmuseum.org.
USS Midway Museum — Photo exhibit tracing a century of navalforces in San Diego is now open; floating aircraft carrier museumeducates the public on the history of these “floating cities,” withrides in Navy jet simulators, tours of the flight, hangar and messdecks, pilot house, navigation bridge and much more; 10 a.m. to 5p.m. daily; Aboard the USS Midway, 910 N. Harbor Drive, San Diego;$17, general; $13, seniors (62+) college students with ID; $10,retired military with ID; $9, children 6 to 17; free, active-dutymilitary and reservists with ID and children under 6; (619)237-9905 ormidway.org.
Valley Center History Museum — To celebrate California MuseumMonth (May), the museum will be giving away a poster of its famousCalifornia Grizzly Bear through May; Betty Crocker permanentexhibit, highlighting the career of resident Agnes White Tizard,who played the fictional character, is open, and features a rareaudio recording of Tizard; dozens of exhibits on town history,aviation, American Indian artifacts, historical documents, tributesto original settlers and visiting celebrities and more; themuseum’s centerpiece is a stuffed 8-foot, 1,200-pound Californiagrizzly bear, extinct since 1924, recalling the days when thevillage was known as Bear Valley; 1 to 4 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays;29200 Cole Grade Road, Valley Center; free; (760) 749-2993 orvalleycenterhistory.org.
Whaley House Museum — The Whaley House was built by San Diegopioneer Thomas Whaley in 1857 for his family and general store, andis operated by the Save Our Heritage Organization; the museum iswidely rumored to be haunted, resulting in it being open fournights a week; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sundays-Tuesdays, 10 a.m. to 10p.m. Thursdays-Sundays; 2476 San Diego Ave., Old Town San Diego;before 5 p.m. admission is $6, adults, $5, seniors, $4, children3-12, free, children 2 and under; after 5 p.m. $10, adults andseniors; $5, children 3-12; free, children 2 and under; (619)297-7511 orwhaleyhouse.org.
Women’s History Museum and Education Center — “Romance WithSimplicity: Susan E. Roden,” an art exhibit, runs through April 30;”All Our Grandmothers,” a photographic walk through the lives ofSan Diego women from 100 years ago, is open; formerly the Women’sHistory Reclamation Project, the museum features archives andexhibits on important women in world history; light refreshments;noon to 4 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays; 2323 Broadway, Suite 107, SanDiego; free, but donations accepted; (619) 233-7963 orwhmec.org.
Guy B. Woodward Museum — The museum focuses on early Westernhistory, specifically that of the Ramona area; 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.Thursday-Sundays; 645 Main St., Ramona; $3, adults; 50 cents forchildren; (760) 789-7644 orwoodwardmuseum.org.
