JUNE 2019 // Vol. 001
The Center Kicks-off Celebrating 25 Years of Sparking Creativity + Igniting Connection. Staff dove into our archives and found newsletters the Center published and inserted into local newspapers during our first year of operation in 1994 (see photo below). It was such a great way to keep our community up-to-date on events and programming, we decided to bring it back! Join us for our 2019/2020 season full of special events as well as fan-favorites. We are excited to reminisce about our rich history while gazing ahead to the future of art and sound in Escondido.
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PG 07 NEW SUMMER CONCERT SERIES>>
Edgar Degas: The Private Impressionist, Works on Paper by the Artist and his Circle.
See how our season lineup stacks up. Tickets for all shows are on sale now. Don’t miss our three lawn shows on the Great Green – guaranteed to bring a mini-music festival vibe here to Escondido.
The Center's free summer concerts in the Lyric Court have been revamped! Join us every Friday to experience a different genre each week.
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Dear Friends of the Center, Since we first opened our doors in October of 1994, the Center has aimed to be a hub for arts appreciation and a catalyst for arts education in Escondido and beyond. Somehow, I still regularly meet people who say that they have never sat in our theater, were unaware of the museum, and were surprised to hear that we work to bring the arts to over 10,000 students annually. impact our education programs are making through support from individual donors, grant funders, and corporate sponsors.
When discussions began about themes for our 25th season, we knew we had to tackle this issue. You’ll notice our tagline for the year is inspired by the flickering glow of birthday candles
We were recently given an early birthday gift to help "sparking creativity" and the people you want increase community CELEBRATING 25 YEARS OF celebrating with you engagement. Now SPARKING CREATIVITY + through October, "igniting connection." IGNITING CONNECTION This year, we will your donation will be th add a little sparkle throughout the 25 matched dollar-for-dollar once we meet anniversary season while we strive to our goal of $50,000! This $100,000 grow connection by increasing the challenge is the gift of an anonymous number of people engaged with our donor dedicated to supporting arts campus and our programs by 25%; appreciation and education at the Center an initiative we are calling 25 for 25. and helping us meet the 25 for 25 goal. Simply said, we want to reach out to all of our neighbors to say 'Thank You' for the last 25 years and invite the community to learn more about all the Center has to offer. One of the ways we are looking to expand our reach is through this bi-monthly newsletter (in lieu of a yearly brochure). You’ll find stacks of these available in English and Spanish at our events all year. In each issue, you’ll find a comprehensive guide to a variety of free and ticketed events, as well as information on the
To do this, our teams are working diligently to curate our museum exhibitions, to book performers of all types, to explore interesting educational opportunities for all ages, and to bring diverse, high-caliber, free live music and cultural activities to our community. If you like what you see, hear, and feel – we invite you to donate and help us meet our match.
I hope to see you often at your Center for the Arts, Escondido! Jerry Van Leeuwen, Executive Director
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HELP US MEET OUR MATCH: We’ve added a new convenient way to make a donation from your mobile phone. Send a text to 44-321 with the code Center@25. You should receive a text back with a secure link to click on. • The link will open a page with a Donate Now button and a thermometer to see our fundraising progress. • Click Donate Now and then select a donation amount that is right for you, or enter your own custom amount. • Follow the prompts for payment and receive an email receipt immediately while knowing your birthday gift is on its way to the Center.
4 OTHER WAYS TO DONATE: 1. Visit www.artcenter.org 2. Stop by our Admin office, Mon – Fri: 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM 3. Mail a check to: California Center for the Arts, Escondido 340 N. Escondido Blvd., Escondido, CA 92025 4. Process a credit card donation over the phone or speak with a member of our development team about gift options: 760.839.4159 // bbaez@artcenter.org
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ON VIEW Jul 20 – Sep 15, 2019
Edgar Degas:
The Private Impressionist, Works on Paper by the Artist and his Circle Works on paper by French artist, Edgar Degas. Rare drawings, prints, and photographs illuminate a more intimate side of the admired artist. Exhibition also includes work from Mary Cassatt, Paul Cézanne, Édouard Manet, Camille Pissaro, Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec, and more. Sponsored by: Drs. Carol and Lawrence Gartner, Sara W. Matta, and Robert Wilson
OPENING RECEPTION Fri // Jul 19, 2019
MEMBERS’ PREVIEW 4:30 – 8:00 PM (FREE) Includes light bites and hosted bar. Members: RSVP by Jul 12 to Kari Bishop 760.839.4187 // kbishop@artcenter.org PUBLIC RECEPTION 6:00 – 8:00 PM ($15) Includes light bites. Non-Members: Buy tickets at artcenter.org/museum To learn more about upcoming programs and events related to this exhibition, please visit us at artcenter.org/museum.
Edgar Degas, Before the Race, c.1895, Color lithograph, 19.75 x 22.5 in.
UPCOMING EXHIBITIONS: Oct 5 – Dec 1, 2019
Jan 11 – Mar 8, 2020
Apr 4 – May 17, 2020
In celebration of the California Center for the Arts, Escondido’s 25th anniversary season, selections from the museum’s permanent collection will be on view. The exhibition will also include ephemera and photos from throughout the Center’s history, as well as our annual Día de los Muertos altar.
This exhibition focuses on artworks that address the wonder and destruction of local flora and fauna throughout Southern California.
Bringing together visual arts department faculty members from universities across San Diego County to showcase their new works in a variety of media.
XXV: The Silver Anniversary Exhibition
Endangered: Exploring California’s Changing Ecosystems
Finding Heaven in Hellhole Canyon
Campus Creatives: Featuring San Diego’s Fine Arts Faculty
Inspired by the beauty of open space, local artists depict images of Valley Center's Hellhole Canyon for this fundraising exhibition.
*MUSEUM AND GIFT SHOP HOURS: Tue – Sat: 10 AM – 5 PM Sun: 1 – 5 PM Closed: Mon
ADMISSION: General: $12 // Students & Seniors: $6 Center Members, Military, and Children: FREE
*Open prior to most Center-Sponsored events. ARTCENTER.ORG //
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ON STAGE STAY UP-TO-DATE
With new artist announcements at artcenter.org and follow us on social media:
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CELEBRATING 25 YEARS OF
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SPARKING CREATIVITY + IGNITING CONNECTION
2019
Jul 18 // 8:00 PM Great Green
Jul 28 // 8:00 PM Great Green
Natalia LaFourcade
Panteón Rococó
Latin GRAMMY award winner singer-songwriter performs in this festival-style experience.
One of LA’s most popular ska bands. "Music so energetic it should come with a warning.” - SoundDiego
Aug 8 // 8:00 PM Great Green
Aug 11 // 7:30 PM Lyric Court
Buddy Guy
Sammy Miller and
with Jimmie Vaughan, Charlie Musselwhite The master of bridging Blues and Rock and Roll, accompanied by living legends, will perform on the lawn festival-style.
The Congregation "Joyful jazz with lots of laughs and theatricality." - Los Angeles Times
Oct 19 // 7:30 PM Concert Hall
Oct 30 // 7:30 PM Concert Hall
Taimane
OK Go
A ukulele ninja, Taimane has the ability to morph genres – from Classical to Rock to Flamenco.
American rock band creates an immersive art and sound experience alongside their iconic video repertoire.
Elemental Tour
The Live Video Tour
FALL 2019
ROCK-SKA MEXICAN BAND
PANTEÓN Oct 12 // 7:30 PM Concert Hall ROCOCÓ
Sep13 // 7:30 PM Center Theater
Ethan Bortnick
Patton Oswalt
SUN // JUL 28, 2019 8:00 PM // GREAT GREEN
Generations of Music
Presented by the Center and KPBS. "The World’s Youngest Solo Musician to Head-line His Own Concert Tour." - Guinness World Records
$25 – $75
artcenter.org // @TheCCAE For more info, call our box office at 800.988.4253 Tue – Sat: 12 – 5 PM, Sun: 1 – 5 PM, Closed: Mon 340 N. Escondido Blvd, Escondido, CA 92025
Nov 16 2:00 PM & 7:00 PM Center Theater
Chris Perondi's
Stunt Dog Experience
GRAMMY award and Primetime Emmy award winner performs stand up.
Nov 24 // 4:00 PM Concert Hall
Sophia Loren Academy Award-winning Italian actress shares personal stories from her Hollywood career.
"An overall wonderful theatrical experience! This show is perfect for any family!" - Torrance Cultural Arts Foundation
TREAT YOUR CLIENTS TO THE BEST SEATS IN THE HOUSE! Ask us about Corporate Sponsorship Opportunities. 760.839.4159 // bbaez@artcenter.org 4
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WIN TER
2019/20
Dec 5 // 7:30 PM Concert Hall
Dec 12 // 7:30 PM Center Theater
Dec 18 // 7:30 PM Center Theater
Together on Stage:
Etienne Charles
Irish Christmas in America
Mary Chapin Carpenter & Shawn Colvin Long-time friends share songs and stories from their GRAMMY winning careers.
Creole Christmas
Jazz trumpeter with Carribean roots weaves together everything from island calypso to Christian hymns.
Jan 27 // 7:30 PM Concert Hall
Feb 19 // 7:30 PM Center Theater
David Foster
International Guitar Night
A Canadian musician, record producer, composer, songwriter, arranger, and 16-time GRAMMY award winner.
A night of world renowned guitar virtuosos playing classical to contemporary.
Stunning Irish music, vocals, and dance guaranteed to put you in the holiday spirit!
SPR ING 2020
Mar 11 Concert Hall
Pink Martini This is rich, hugely approachable music, utterly cosmopolitan yet utterly unpretentious. And it seems to speak to just about everybody." - The Washington Post
Mar 12 // 7:30 PM Concert Hall
Apr 3 // 7:30 PM Concert Hall
Apr 9 // 7:30 PM Concert Hall
Apr 15 // 7:30 PM Concert Hall
Whose Live Anyway?
Joan Osborne and The Weepies
Chris Botti
Bollywood Boulevard
90 minutes of hilarious improvised comedy and song, all based on audience suggestions.
Largest-selling American instrumental artist fuses jazz and pop.
“A lively and insightful capsule history of Indian cinema as well as a revealing immersion in cinematic cross-pollination.” - New York Music Daily
Joan Osborne, seven-time GRAMMY-nominated soulful artist, is joined by Indie Rock singer-songwriters, The Weepies.
Apr 18 // 7:30 PM Center Theater
May 1 // 7:30 PM Center Theater
May 8 // 7:30 PM Concert Hall
May 21 // 7:30 PM Concert Hall
Jane Monheit
Villalobos Brothers
Napoleon Dynamite
Renée Fleming
An American jazz singer, considered by many to be one of the most promising American jazz vocalists of her generation.
“This is amazing! …I hope the world gets to experience this.” - Marion J. Caffey, Producer, Apollo Theatre
The great American soprano.
A Conversation with Jon Heder, Efren Ramirez & Jon Gries This unique evening includes a full screening of Napoleon Dynamite followed by a lively, moderated discussion with fan-favorite cast members.
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ARTS EDUCATION: We are looking forward to providing exciting arts education opportunities in 2019-20 by partnering with local arts organizations to offer our My Story: Literacy through the Arts and Taste of the Arts residencies for 3rd-12th grade students. We will continue to offer field trips for K-12th grade students in our Center Stage: Performances for Youth school assembly series and our Arts Discovery program, where students gain hands-on experiences with music, theater, dance and visual art.
>> VISUAL ART CLASSES Drop by the Center on the second Saturday of each month for free admission to the museum (when open), and participate in a free hands-on art activity with materials provided, led by one of our Center Teaching Artists. One hour classes are held at 10 AM and 11:15 AM in Studio 2. Space is
limited and seats are available on a first-come, first-serve basis. For questions or additional information about this program, please contact our Education Program Coordinator, Laurissa Rudgers, at 760.839.4176 or lrudgers@artcenter.org.
FREE COMMUNITY EVENTS (SUMMER SCHEDULE): May – Nov 7:00 – 10:00 PM Lyric Court
Jun 7 – Oct 4 6:00 – 10:00 PM Lyric Court
Musica en la Plaza
Hidden City Sounds
Bring your dancing shoes and join us under the stars for live Salsa, Huapango, Bachata, Norteño, taco trucks, and more! Every final Friday, from May - Nov.
NEW MUSIC SERIES! Enjoy a different genre of live music each week, along with DJ's, food truck fare, kid zone, and craft brews + cocktails.
Jun 7 – Oct 4 6:00 – 10:00 PM Great Green
Jul 4 // 4:00 – 9:00 PM The Center + Grape Day Park
Food Truck Fridays
Independence Day Festival + Fireworks
Relish in a variety of street food every Friday this summer during Hidden City Sounds music series.
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Join 20,000 patriotic festivalgoers to celebrate with live music, food trucks, beer tastings, wrestling, fireworks, and family fun.
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HIDDEN CIT Y MUSIC SERIES SOUNDS
FRIDAYS • 6 - 10 PM
STREETLIGHT CADENCE Jun 07 // Alt-Folk-Pop
ROANN RO MESINA’S SYNERGY Jul 19 // R&B • Soul
THE SLEEPWALKERS Jun 14 // Roots Rock • Cumbiabilly
BULEVAR DESCARGA Jul 26 // Salsa • Border Music
SUE PALMER & HER MOTEL SWING ORCHESTRA Jun 21 // Boogie Woogie BANDA REYNA DEL RIO Jun 28 // Banda UPSTREAM Jul 05 // Reggae • Caribbean BETTMAN & HALPIN Jul 12 // Folk • Americana
JARABE MEXICANO Aug 30 // Latin Folk • Cumbia THE REDWOODS REVUE Sep 06 // Vintage Soul • Rock n Roll
DARRYL WILLIAMS Aug 02 // Smooth Jazz
STRINGS OF THOUGHT Sep 13 // Classical Crossover
SARA PETITE Aug 09 // Country
DARING GREATLY Sep 20 // Classic Rock • Soul
CHANGÜÍ MAJADERO Aug 16 // Afro-Cuban Salsa
SOUTHERN SCRATCH Sep 27 // Waila • Chicken Scratch
KIYOSHI Aug 23 // Conscious Hip Hop
GUNHILD CARLING Oct 04 // Swing • Jazz
ADMISSION IS FREE FOOD TRUCKS – KID ZONE – DJ – CASH BAR TABLES AVAILABLE FOR $12 A SEAT OR $40 FOR A TABLE OF 4 ARTCENTER.ORG //
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Enjoy Every Moment
PARTY ON THE PATIO, DINE ON STAGE, OR DANCE IN OUR GRAND BALLROOM! Make any of our unique spaces yours for 20 – 1,200 guests. Our experienced event planners and our in-house chef are here to ensure your event planning is stress-free, so you can focus on the fun!
OUR BEST SPACES BOOK QUICKLY. CONTACT OUR EVENTS TEAM TODAY TO RESERVE YOUR MOMENT NOW. 760.839.4140 // artcenter.org/bookyourevent
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