Preview Calendar - Classical-Galleries

By North County Times | Wednesday, October 8, 2008 12:08 PM PDT ∞

CLASSICAL

Oceanside Music Festival gala scholarship reception ---- The Oceanside Cultural Arts Foundation presents a festival preview concert and tributes to Rich Langen, Don and Dave Megill and Eliane Weidauer; 6 p.m. Oct. 11; Sunshine Brooks Theater, 217 N. Coast Highway, Oceanside; $30; (760) 433-3632.

Ensemble Oasis ---- Trio of oboist, trumpeter and pianist perform Baroque, wind and brass music; 4 p.m. Oct. 12; San Marcos Lutheran Church, 3419 Grand Ave., San Marcos; freewill offering; (760) 727-1509 or sanmarcoslutheran.org.

Oceanside Music Festival: "Rumplestiltskin" opera ---- The San Diego Opera Ensemble performs a costumed opera for families; 3 p.m. Oct. 12; Truax Theatre, El Camino High School, 400 Rancho del Oro Drive, Oceanside; $15, adults; $12, children; $10, students, seniors and military; $25, family ticket; $50, festival pass; (760) 433-3632.

New York Metropolitan Opera auditions ---- Listen to 20 or more aspiring opera singers perform before three judges; 10 a.m. Oct. 11; Birch North Park Theatre, 2891 University Ave., San Diego; $5, suggested donation; (858) 755-8727 or sdmonc.org.

Lucerne Festival Strings ---- Swiss ensemble performs Brahms String Quintet No. 2 in G major, Vasks' Concerto for Violin and Orchestra "Distant Light"; and Ammann's "Stellen" with solo violinist Daniel Dodds; 3 p.m. Oct. 12; Bob Burton Center for Performing Arts, Fallbrook High School, 2400 S. Stage Coach Lane, Fallbrook; $38, adults; $10, students; (760) 451-8644.

Temecula Valley Master Chorale ---- "Music of the Masters" program includes works by Mendelssohn, Bach and William Byrd; 2:30 p.m. Oct. 12; Grace Presbyterian Church, 31143 Nicolas Road, Temecula; call for ticket prices; (951) 302-1652.

Oceanside Music Festival: High School Showcase ---- Oceanside high school choirs perform a choral program; 7 p.m. Oct. 14; Truax Theater, El Camino High School, 400 Rancho del Oro Drive, Oceanside; $15, adults; $12, children; $10, students, seniors and military; $25, family ticket; $50, festival pass; (760) 433-3632.

Poway High School Fall Choral Concert: "Poetry in Music" ---- The school's choirs will perform traditional choral music based on the poetry of William Shakespeare, William Butler Yeats, Sara Teasdale, and Robert Louis Stevenson; 7 p.m. Oct. 14; Poway Center for the Performing Arts, 15498 Espola Rd. Poway; $8, general; $5, students, seniors and military; (858) 748-0245, Ext. 5155.

Virginia Garland ---- Soprano performs with pianist John Danke; 7 p.m. Oct. 15; Carmel Valley Library, 3919 Townsgate Drive, Carmel Valley; freewill offering; (858) 552-1668.

Emerson String Quartet ---- 8 p.m. Oct. 16; Mandeville Auditorium, UC San Diego, 9500 Gilman Drive, La Jolla; $29-$39; (858) 534-8497 or artpwr.com.

Palomar Chorale ---- The choir presents three movements from Alice Parker's "Melodious Accord" cantata with a reading of Schubert's "Miriam's Song of Triumph," Op. 136, as well as several spirituals; 8 p.m. Oct. 18; 2 p.m. Oct. 19; Howard Brubeck Theatre, Palomar College, 1140 W. Mission Road, San Marcos; $12, general; $10, seniors; $8, students; (760) 744-1150, Ext. 2453.

Organ Spectacular ---- Organist Alison J. Luedecke, the Millenia Consort and Presidio Brass and Percussion perform Mussorgsky's "Pictures at an Exhibition," Jon Naples arrangement of Strauss' "Wine, Women and Song" and the premiere of J.K. Hirten's "Pinot: A Suite in Three Tastings," along with Broadway show tunes; 3 p.m. Oct. 19; Trinity Episcopal Church, 845 Chestnut St., Escondido; $20, general; $10, students; (760) 758-6942.

MiraCosta Chamber Chorale and Masterworks Chorale: "My Heart Soars" ---- Features the debut of conductor Arlie Langager in a program that showcases Ralph Vaughan Williams' "Five Mystical Songs"; 7:30 p.m. Oct. 18 and 2 p.m. Oct. 19; Mira Costa College Theatre, 1 Barnard Drive, Oceanside; $10, general; $8, students/seniors; (760) 795-6815 or miracosta.edu/events.

Oceanside Music Festival: "Peter and the Wolf" ---- The Pacific Coast Concert Band presents a family-friendly program featuring the Russian musical fairy tale; 3 p.m. Oct. 19; Mission San Luis Rey, Peyri Road, Oceanside; $15, adults; $12, children; $10, students, seniors and military; $25, family ticket; $50, festival pass; (760) 433-3632.

Oceanside Music Festival: Festival of Classical & Liturgical Music ---- 3 p.m. Oct. 25; St. Mary, Star of the Sea Church, 609 Pier View Way, Oceanside; $15, adults; $12, children; $10, students, seniors and military; $25, family ticket; $50, festival pass; (760) 433-3632.

Palomar Symphony with Peter Gach ---- The pianist joins the orchestra for Bach's Keyboard Concerto No. 1 in D minor, Dvorak's Symphony No. 8 and Rossini's "Barber of Seville" overture; 8 p.m. Oct. 25 and 2 p.m. Oct. 26; California Center for the Arts, Escondido, 340 N. Escondido Blvd., Escondido; $12, general; $10, seniors; $8, students; (760) 744-1150, Ext. 2453.

Fall Festival of Music & Art ---- The Southern California Mormon Choir performs in this program of music and art; 6 to 9 p.m. Oct. 25; Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 451 W. Bobier Drive, Vista; free; (760) 724-0306.

Palomar Concert Hour: Love Songs by Schumann and Faure --- Tenor Josh Vincent and pianist Anna Savvas-Katkov; 12:30 p.m. Oct. 23; Palomar College, 1140 W. Mission Road, San Marcos; free; (760) 744-1150, Ext. 2453.

TinAlley String Quartet ---- 8 p.m. Nov. 1; the Neurosciences Institute, 10640 John Jay Hopkins Drive, La Jolla; $34; (858) 534-8497 or artpwr.com.

Palomar Chamber Singers ---- The ensemble presents music from George Gershwin's 1931 musical comedy "Of Thee I Sing!"; 8 p.m. Nov. 1 and 2 p.m. Nov. 2; Performance Lab (Room D-10), Palomar College, 1140 W. Mission Road, San Marcos; $12, general; $10, seniors; $8, students; (760) 744-1150, Ext. 2453.

Pacific Wind Quintet ---- Bassoon, oboe, horn, clarinet and flute; 2 p.m. Nov. 2; Encinitas Library, 540 Cornish Drive, Encinitas; free; (760) 753-7376.

"Sacred Voices Concerts: The Motet Project" ---- La Jolla Symphony & Chorus performs choral masterworks from five centuries; 7 p.m. Nov. 22; St. Paul's Cathedral, San Diego; and 7 p.m. Nov. 23; St. Elizabeth Seton Catholic Church, Carlsbad; (858) 534-4637.

Pacifica String Quartet ---- 8 p.m. Jan. 16; the Neurosciences Institute, 10640 John Jay Hopkins Drive, La Jolla; $27-$37; (858) 534-8497 or artpwr.com.

So Percussion ---- 8 and 10 p.m. Feb. 5; The Loft, second floor of Price Center East, UC San Diego, 9500 Gilman Drive, La Jolla; $15; (858) 534-8497 or artpwr.com.

Modigliani String Quartet ---- 8 p.m. March 14; the Neurosciences Institute, 10640 John Jay Hopkins Drive, La Jolla; $34; (858) 534-8497 or artpwr.com.

Calder Quartet ---- 8 and 10 p.m. April 23; The Loft, second floor of Price Center East, UC San Diego, 9500 Gilman Drive, La Jolla; $15; also 8 p.m. April 24; Mandeville Auditorium, UC San Diego, 9500 Gilman Drive, La Jolla; $27-$37; (858) 534-8497 or artpwr.com.

Maya Beisner ---- Cellist; 8 and 10 p.m. April 30; The Loft, second floor of Price Center East, UC San Diego, 9500 Gilman Drive, La Jolla; $15; (858) 534-8497 or artpwr.com.

DANCE

Kirov Ballet ---- In its only Southern California appearance, the Russian ballet company will perform two full length ballets; "Don Quixote" at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 9; "Giselle" at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 10 and Oct. 11; 2 p.m. Oct. 11 and Oct. 12; Orange County Performing Arts Center, 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa; $25-$115; (714) 556-2787.

Limon Dance Company ---- The internationally inspired modern dance company blends new contemporary works with traditional folk and ballet; 8 p.m. Oct. 10 and Oct. 11; Old Town Temecula Community Theater, 42051 Main St., Temecula; $15-$25; (866) 653-8696.

Emerge Dance Festival ---- Patricia Rincon Dance Collective presents an evening of dance work by up-and-coming choreographers; 8 p.m. Oct. 11; Garfield Theatre, Lawrence Family Jewish Community Center, 4126 Executive Drive, La Jolla; $15, general; $10, students, seniors; (858) 362-1348.

Mojalet Dance Collective: "On Our Own Together" ---- The Rancho Bernardo modern dance ensemble opens its 2008-09 season with five works by artistic director Faith Jensen-Ismay; 8 p.m. Oct. 18; Truax Theater, El Camino High School, 400 Rancho del Oro Drive, Oceanside; $10-$15; (858) 243-1402.

Randy Jackson presents "America's Best Dance Crew" ---- San Diego's own Jabbawockeez will perform a hip-hop dance concert; 8 p.m. Oct. 18; San Diego Sports Arena, 3500 Sports Arena Blvd., San Diego; $29.50-$49.50; (619) 220-8497.

Body Cartography Project ---- New Zealand native Olive Bieringa will offer a lecture-screening and site-specific performance of her dance/visual performance art; 5 p.m. Oct. 21; Room 101, Arts Building, Cal State San Marcos, 333 S. Twin Oaks Valley Road, San Marcos; free; parking $2 to $7; al.csusm.edu.

Liaoning Ballet of China ---- Chinese classical ballet troupe performs a blend of Western ballet and traditional Chinese folk dance; 8 p.m. Oct. 23; California Center for the Arts, Escondido, 340 N. Escondido Blvd., Escondido; call for ticket prices; (800) 988-4253.

Paul Taylor Dance Co. ----The modern dance troupe in its 53rd anniversary year performs new and classic works including "Le Sacre du Printemps," "Mercuric Tidings" and "Changes"; 7 p.m. Oct. 26; California Center for the Arts, Escondido, 340 N. Escondido Blvd., Escondido; $35-$46, general; $32-$46, seniors; (800) 988-4253.

Palomar Concert Hour: De Gracia y Pasion --- Flamenco music and dance performance; 12:30 p.m. Nov. 6; Palomar College, 1140 W. Mission Road, San Marcos; free; (760) 744-1150, Ext. 2453.

Gypsy fusion dinner show ---- Cafe Sevilla presents a dinner theater program featuring a three-course dinner, authentic Gypsy music and dancing; 7 p.m. Fridays; Cafe Sevilla, 555 Fourth Ave., San Diego; $39.50, includes dinner; (619) 233-5979.

Big-band senior dances ---- Big John's Big Sound Band will perform at dances for senior citizens at Escondido's Joslyn Senior Center; 1 p.m. on the first and fourth Wednesdays of each month; Joslyn Senior Center, 399 Heald Lane, Escondido; $3; (760) 747-3722.

DANCE CLASSES

Belly dance classes ---- Newly relocated from Oceanside, this studio offers Arabic-style belly dancing classes as well as classes in flamenco, salsa, samba, ballroom, Polynesian, yoga, tribal fusion and Latin mix; Art/Dance Academy, 1850 Hacienda Drive, #17, Vista; (760) 757-4470.

Creative dance and movement ---- No dance experience or partner is necessary, just come to enjoy new movement landscapes; 8:30 to 10 a.m. Tuesdays and Fridays; Dance North County, 535 Encinitas Blvd., Encinitas; $10; (760) 809-6279.

Ballroom dance classes ---- MiraCosta College offers courses in basic ballroom dancing, including fox trot, rumba, swing, cha-cha, mambo, tango, samba, merengue and waltz; Room 204, MiraCosta College San Elijo Campus, 3333 Manchester Ave., Cardiff; $56; (760) 795-6820.

Ballet, jazz and hip-hop classes ---- Lisette's Dance Studio of Escondido offers lessons for pre-professional dancers as well as an annual "Nutcracker" production; Lisette's Dance, California Center for the Arts, Escondido, 340 N. Escondido Blvd., Escondido; (760) 839-1001.

Seniors line-dance classes ---- Oceanside Senior Center hosts drop-in beginning and intermediate lessons every Oct. 10; beginners, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.; intermediate, 1:15 to 3 p.m.; Oceanside Senior Center, 455 Country Club Lane, Oceanside; $3 per class; (760) 435-5250.

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.

Rueda de Casino dance classes ---- Cuban-style salsa dancing; 6 p.m. Sundays; Dance North County, 535 Encinitas Blvd., Encinitas; $10; ruedasandiego.com or (760) 436-7070.

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 of the month (lesson begins at 7); Dance North County, 535 Encinitas Blvd., Suite 100, Encinitas; $7; (760) 525-5124.

English country dancing ---- San Diego English Country Dance hosts weekly social dances re-creating the classic dances of the 18th and 19th centuries; 6 to 9 p.m. Sundays; lessons included; Jean Hart Academy of Dance, Oak Knoll Plaza, 12227 Poway Road, Poway; $6, adults; children under 18 are $2 with paid adult; (858) 486-9160 or www.sdecd.org.

Hustle San Diego Club ---- Hustle dance party with lessons for beginners; 7 p.m. on the second Saturdays of the month; Dance North County of San Diego, 535 Encinitas Blvd., Suite 100, Encinitas; $5-$7; (760) 942-6362 or www.hustlesd.org.

Swing & Ballroom dance party ---- Mary Manzella and the North County Swing & Ballroom Dance Club host a dance party with free two-step lessons included; 7 to 11 p.m. the third Saturdays of the month (lesson begins at 7); Dance North County, 535 Encinitas Blvd., Suite 100, Encinitas; $12; (619) 229-0141.

Youth ballet classes ---- Encinitas Community Center presents weekly youth ballet classes on Mondays for ages 10-13 and for ages 14 and up on Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays; for details, call (760) 943-2260.

West African dance class ---- 3 to 4:30 p.m. Saturdays; Encinitas Community Center, 1140 Oakcrest Park Drive, Encinitas; $15-$25; (760) 942-9927.

Golden Connections Company ---- Senior women dancers are invited for ballet, modern and improvisational dance classes and to join the company; noon to 1:30 p.m. Tuesdays-Thursdays; California Center for the Arts, Escondido, Studio IV, 340 N. Escondido Blvd., Escondido; $6 per class; (760) 233-0848.

Adult women's tap class ---- Nancy Cottrell hosts a tap-dancing class for women over 35; 7 to 8:30 p.m. Thursdays; Dance Room, San Marcos Community Center, 3 Civic Center Drive, San Marcos; (760) 749-4538.

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.

Arthur Murray Dance Studio ---- Daily private lessons and group lessons on Oct. 15 and Oct. 9 nights in salsa, swing, fox trot, waltz, cha-cha, hustle, rumba, tango, mambo, wedding and ballroom dances; 330 W. Felicita Ave., Escondido; (760) 747-0684 or www.dancestudioescondido.com.

Belly dance/yoga classes ---- Mary Griffith fuses the two disciplines in classes for adults; 7 to 8:15 p.m. Thursdays; Yoga Studio Carlsbad, 3138-J Roosevelt St., Carlsbad; (760) 434-3469.

Salsa dancing ---- Patricia Rincon Dance Collective hosts salsa classes for beginners and intermediate dancers two nights a week; Tony and Maria Caligagan teach at 8 p.m. Fridays (for beginners, 9 p.m. for intermediate dancers); Performing Arts Workshop, 1105 Second 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.

Jazz dance ---- A jazz dance class for dancers ages 10 and up; 1 p.m. Saturdays; Performing Arts Workshop, 1105 Second St., Encinitas; call for prices; (760) 753-2671.

Hip-hop dance classes ---- Hip-hop dance classes for ages 5 to adults; 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., Suite 100, Encinitas, and at Wildwood Community Center, East Vista Way at Escondido Avenue, Vista; $35 for four sessions; (760) 630-8369.

GALLERIES

Editor's note: Because gallery exhibits and locations change regularly, listings will be removed if a gallery does not send in a new exhibit listing at least every two months.

Alicia Sotherland Gallery & Michael Steirnagle Studio/Gallery ---- Paintings in oil and pastels; 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesdays-Thursdays; 262 Grand Ave., Suite B, Escondido; (760) 480-4101.

Art Glass Guild Studio ---- The Art Glass Guild hosts its eighth annual patio show and sale featuring the work of more than 30 Southern California glass artists; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 11 and Oct. 12; Spanish Village Art Center, Studio 25, Balboa Park, San Diego; (619) 479-6801.

Artists Gallery ---- The Escondido Art Association's "Fall Open Show" runs through Nov. 1; gallery 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 ---- An exhibit of works by Roman de Salvo runs through Nov. 8; work by Jay Johnson runs Nov. 15 through Jan. 3; hours, 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays, and until 8:30 p.m. Wednesdays; 1008 Wall St., La Jolla; (858) 454-5872.

Boehm Gallery ---- Two exhibitions of work by artist Steven Yazzie, "The West Is Best" and "The Tsosido," run through Oct. 18; gallery hours, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesdays; 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesdays and Thursdays; 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; Palomar College, 1140 W. Mission Road, San Marcos; (760) 744-1150, Ext. 2304.

Brandon Gallery ---- The Claire-Lise Mathey Anderegg Art Group of the Oceanside Museum School are exhibiting in the Etc. gallery during October; hours, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sundays; 105 N. Main St., Fallbrook; (760) 723-1330.

Cal State San Marcos Kellogg Library Gallery ---- "There Is Work: Hay Trabajo," an exhibit of photographs by Leland Foerster documenting the daily lives of laborers in the Imperial Valley border area, runs through Dec. 4; gallery hours, 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Mondays-Thursdays; 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Fridays; 1 to 5 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays; 333 S. Twin Oaks Valley Road, San Marcos; (760) 750-4366.

Cannon Art Gallery ---- "Sleeping Beauties: Headrests from the Jerome L. Joss Collection at the Fowler Museum" runs through Nov. 30; gallery hours, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays; 1 to 5 p.m. Sundays; Carlsbad City Library, 1775 Dove Lane, Carlsbad; (760) 602-2021.

Carlsbad Sculpture Garden ---- "Here I Come, Ready or Not!!!" an exhibit of 10 new sculptures by Fritzie Urquhart that pay tribute to the games, toys and pastimes of the pre-electronics age, runs through Dec. 31; hours, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays-Fridays; 2955 Elmwood Ave., Carlsbad; (760) 602-2021.

Cedros Gallery Nights ---- The downtown design district hosts late-night gallery openings and events from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. on the third Thursdays of each month; Cedros Avenue, Solana Beach; free; (858) 724-7204.

Chandlers Gallery & Boutique ---- Gallery features original art and jewelry by Carlsbad artist Kathryn A. Chandler as well as unique gifts from around the world; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays-Saturdays; 519 Grand Ave., Carlsbad; (760) 729-7976.

Cosmopolitan Fine Arts Gallery ---- "The Many Colors of Spain" runs through Oct. 31; gallery hours, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sundays-Thursdays; 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; 7932 Girard Ave., La Jolla; (858) 456-9506.

Daryl Millard Gallery ---- A new exhibit of abstract paintings by Daryl Millard is on display through Dec. 18; 342 S. Cedros Ave., Solana Beach; gallery hours, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays; (858) 847-9030.

David Alan Collection ---- "Seeds of Art: Rediscovering San Diego's Mid-Century Artists," an exhibit of works by nine North County artists, is on display; call for hours; 241 S. Cedros Ave., Solana Beach; (858) 481-8044.

Device ---- "Fantastic Contraption," a group exhibit focused on the artistry, craftsmanship and fascination with the mechanical, is on display in this newly opened gallery; call for hours; 7881 Drury Lane, La Jolla; (858) 454-1301.

Distinction Gallery ---- "Natural Selection," an exhibit of works by Linda Herzog, Michael Brown and Isaac Bushkin, runs through Oct. 11; "Autumn's Delight," a show by Scott Brooks, Andy Haynes and Marie Barr, runs Oct. 11 through Nov. 1; 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 Civic Center Art Gallery ---- The North County Photography Exhibition, featuring work by 89 local photographers, runs through Oct. 14; hours, 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mondays-Thursdays and every other Oct. 10; 505 S. Vulcan St., Encinitas; (760) 633-2600.

Encinitas Library Gallery ---- "Fuzzy Dice," an exhibit of acrylics, oils and pencil works by Irene Abraham, runs through Oct. 30; 540 Cornish Ave., Encinitas; (760) 753-7376.

Escondido Municipal Gallery ---- "Art Riot," juried by Ric Todd, runs Oct. 9 through Oct. 31; artists' reception, 5:30 to 8 p.m. Oct. 11; hours, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays; 262 E. Grand Ave., Escondido; (760) 480-4101.

Fallbrook Art Center ---- "Art of the Earth," an exhibit of works from Earthen materials (clay, stone, minerals and gems) runs through Oct. 12; "Decades of Conflict: 1960-2008," an exhibit of artwork focused on U.S. wars abroad; opens Oct. 18 and runs through Nov. 16; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily; 103 S. Main St., Fallbrook; $5 admission; (760) 728-1414.

Fiore Del Mar Gallery ---- Artist Jaci Leigh Smith has opened this new fine art gallery and studio; 1295 Prospect St., Suite 109, La Jolla; call for hours; (619) 299-5957.

Front Porch Gallery ---- "Turn, Turn, Turn: A Season of Senior Art" runs through Nov. 16; hours, noon to 6 p.m. Wednesdays-Fridays; 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays; 2903 Carlsbad Blvd., Carlsbad; (760) 795-6120.

Joan B. Kroc Institute for Peace and Justice Fine Art Gallery ---- "China's Olympian Human Rights Challenges," a Human Rights Watch photography exhibit, runs through Nov. 6; University of San Diego, 5998 Alcala Park, San Diego; hours, noon to 4 p.m. Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays; noon to 6 p.m. Thursdays; (619) 260-4659.

Joan Irving Glass Design ---- The Escondido-based glass artist operates this glass studio and gallery; 342 W. Valley Parkway, Escondido; (858) 735-9738.

John Minchin Art Exhibition ----- The Encinitas watercolorist will show his marine and coastline paintings from 1 to 4 p.m. Oct. 18 and 19; Encinitas Terrace, 454 Requeza St., Apt. 118-A; (760) 753-0572.

Joseph Bellows Gallery ---- An exhibit of photographs by Robb Johnson runs through Nov. 8; 7661 Girard Ave., La Jolla; hours, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays; (858) 456-5620.

Julian Art Guild Annual Artists Open Studio and Gallery Tour ----- Artists in Julian and Wynola will open their studios for self-guided tours; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 1-2; $5 tour fee; details at julianartsguild.org.

Kruglak Gallery ---- "From Life," an exhibit of paintings and drawings by Tim Lowly, runs Oct. 9 through Oct. 30; artist's reception, 6:30 p.m. Oct. 9; hours are 2:30 to 7:30 p.m. Mondays and Tuesdays; 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesdays and Thursdays; MiraCosta College, 1 Barnard Drive, Oceanside; (760) 795-5368.

La Jolla Riford Library Gallery ---- "The Magic of the Sea," paintings by Katherine Keeling, are on display through Oct. 15; call for hours; 7555 Draper Ave., La Jolla; (858) 552-1657.

Luis de Jesus Seminal Projects ---- "Gail Roberts: Accumulations" and "Chris Barnard: No Exit" runs through Oct. 11; 2040 India St., San Diego; hours, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays; (619) 696-9699.

North County Quilters' Association's 23rd Annual Quilt Show ---- More than 130 quilts will be on view; event also features a silent auction and vendor fair; 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 18; California Center for the Arts, Escondido, 340 N. Escondido Blvd., Escondido; (760) 747-5603.

Oceanside Art Gallery ---- An exhibit of works by Joseph and Mary Villela is now on display; hours, 1 to 5 p.m. Tuesdays-Thursdays; 4 to 9 p.m. Fridays; 602 Mission Ave., Oceanside; (760) 845-9017.

Offtrack Gallery ---- An exhibit of work juried by Peter Fay featuring more than 100 North County artists, runs through Oct. 30; gallery hours, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily; 500 Second St., Encinitas; (760) 942-3636.

Olde Ramona Hotel Gallery ---- The gallery hosts its 19th annual fine arts show and exhibit, juried by James Millard, through Oct. 31; gallery hours, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m Wednesdays-Saturdays; 845 Main St., Ramona; (760) 789-3682.

Ordover Gallery ---- "Unearthing Masterworks," an exhibit of newly released images by Christopher Burkett, runs Oct. 9 through Jan. 4; 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 ---- An exhibit of vintage Italian posters runs through Oct. 25; hours, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesdays-Thursdays; 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays; 2400 Kettner Blvd., Suite 251, San Diego; (619) 358-9512.

Plein Air Art Festival ---- Torrey Pines State Reserve hosts the annual outdoor painting festival, this year themed "Through Different Eyes," where artists will station themselves throughout the Torrey Pines State Reserve to paint local scenery; the event also features art projects for visitors, guided nature walks and historical architecture tours; finished paintings will be sold at the Lodge at Torrey Pines' "Celebrate the Craft" event; 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 1; Torrey Pines State Reserve, 12600 N. Torrey Pines Road, San Diego; (858) 755-4700.

PhotoArts Group InnerSpace Gallery ---- The PhotoArts Group, a San Diego County collective of professional art photographers, has opened a gallery inside the new Escondido Municipal Gallery space; "Color Riot," an exhibit of color photographs by 18 group members, runs Oct. 9 through Oct. 31; hours, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays; inside the Escondido Municipal Gallery, 262 E. Grand Ave., Escondido; (760) 480-4101.

Poway Center for the Performing Arts ---- An exhibit of paintings by Sebastian Capella of La Jolla and Stanislaus Sowinsky of Rancho Bernardo is on display Oct. 29-Nov. 21; artists' reception, 1 to 4 p.m. Nov. 2; call for exhibit hours; 15498 Espola Road, Poway; (858) 748-0505.

Queen Califia's Magical Circle ---- Outdoor sculpture garden created by artist Niki de St. Phalle; open 8:30 a.m. to dusk Tuesdays-Sundays; Kit Carson Park, 3333 Bear Valley Parkway, Escondido; free; for docent tours, call (760) 839-4331.

Rancho Buena Vista Adobe Gallery ---- An exhibit of sculptural glass by Ivy Bodin, bas reliefs and digital art by Bob Boyd, and oils by Jaime Dreyfus runs though Oct. 31; gallery hours, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesdays-Saturdays; 640 Alta Vista Drive, Vista; (760) 639-6164.

Rancho Santa Fe Art Guild Gallery ---- "Fall Harvest Show" runs through Oct. 29; hours, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Mondays; 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays; Union Bank Building, 6004 Paseo Delicias, Rancho Santa Fe; (858) 759-3545.

Rancho Santa Fe Library Gallery ---- An exhibit of work by Raye Anne Marks is featured through Oct. 30; 17040 Avenida de Acacias, Rancho Santa Fe; gallery hours, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays; (858) 759-0332.

San Diego Watercolor Society Gallery ---- The society's 28th annual international exhibition runs through Oct. 31; hours, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily; NTC Promenade, 2825 Dewey Road, Suite 105, Point Loma; (619) 876-4550.

Santa Ysabel Art Gallery ---- "NOTES, Passages Between," a solo exhibit by Santa Ysabel artist James Hubbell, runs Oct. 11 through Nov. 23; artist's reception, 4 to 8 p.m. Oct. 11; gallery hours, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursdays-Mondays; 30352 Highway 78, Santa Ysabel; (760) 765-1676.

Scott White Contemporary Art ---- An exhibit of paintings and works on paper from 1956-1960 by abstract expressionist Norman Bluhm runs through Nov. 1; "Bernar Venet: Monumental Works" runs Nov. 1 through October 2009; call for hours; 2400 Kettner Blvd., Loft 238, San Diego; (619) 501-5689.

Scripps Memorial Hospital-Encinitas Gallery ---- An exhibit of 29 paintings by Carlsbad artist Muriel Roston is now on display; 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Scripps Memorial Hospital-Encinitas, 354 Santa Fe Drive, Encinitas; (760) 438-1123.

Second Oct. 11 ---- Downtown Escondido art galleries and museums host special receptions and extended hours this Oct. 11 and on the second Saturdays of each month; Grand Avenue, Escondido; free; (760) 745-8877.

Snyder Art ---- Bryan Snyder's Carlsbad gallery hosts a new show of 20 paintings by the artist; 2695 State St., Carlsbad; (760) 521-8713.

Susan Street Fine Art Gallery ---- "Abstract Resonance," an exhibit by Miguel Osuna, Josh Goldberg and David Kessler, runs through Nov. 14; hours, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays-Fridays; 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays; 415 S. Cedros Ave., Suite 160, Solana Beach; (858) 793-4442.

2 Spoons Coffee House ---- An exhibit of works by Norma Brown Hill, Marla Epstein and Sophie Boleyn is featured through Nov. 30; artists' reception, noon to 3 p.m. Oct. 25; hours, 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. Mondays-Thursdays; 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. Fridays; 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays; 3829 Plaza Drive, Oceanside; (858) 774-8767.

Visions Art Quilt Gallery ---- "Figuratively Speaking," an exhibit of work by 16 contemporary quilt artists, is on display; NTC Promenade, 2825 Dewey Road, Suite 100, Point Loma; call for hours; (619) 546-4872.

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