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CLIENT PROFILE: Michael Crawford Mike has always been highly active. He enjoys hiking, skiing, golfing, basketball, and tennis. However, while participating in a men’s tennis league in Rancho Santa Fe, Mike developed a rotator cuff injury from overuse. After completing physical therapy for his rotator cuff injury, Mike decided he needed a smart fitness routine crafted specifically with his rotator cuff injury in mind. In 2010, Mike began training with Denise McClelland. Mike followed Denise when she opened FIT Monkeys in Carlsbad with her daughter Kelly. Mike drives every week from Del Mar to Carlsbad to train with Denise at FIT Monkeys.
Michael Crawford Occupation: Senior VP at UBS Financial Services Hobbies: Loves 70’s music. Traveling with his two children to sporting events. Date nights with his wife. Denise crafted a fitness routine for Mike utilizing a mixture of cardio, pilates, yoga, and weight training to strengthen/stabilize Mike’s shoulder girdle. Since training with Denise, Mike’s shoulder has significantly improved and has not been an issue for him in years. However, over the years Mike developed a meniscus tear from running/hiking up hills on his own. Unfortunately, the meniscus tear was serious enough to require surgery. However, Denise successfully modified his routine with his knee in mind and helped Mike stay strong before and after his surgery. Mike’s knee feels better than ever due to his surgery, physical therapy, and Denise’s smart fitness routine.
“Denise has trained me for years and understands my body. She customizes and modifies every workout based on my past/current injuries and how I am feeling that day. Each workout is different, challenging, and fun. I feel my weekly workouts with Denise helps prevent future injuries and helps me stay fit for a 49-year-old guy.”
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Welcoming Jennifer Duong, MD, to Scripps Coastal Medical Center Dr. Duong provides comprehensive primary care for the entire family. She focuses on health and wellness with special interests in women’s health, integrative medicine and sports medicine. Dr. Duong speaks Vietnamese. Scripps Coastal Medical Center 477 N. El Camino Real, Suite 208A Encinitas, CA 92024
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CARLSBAD HIGH SCHOOL MUSIC AND PERFORMANCE GROUPS
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LOCAL FAMILY
Aisling Archdeacon
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16 BONDING THROUGH MUSIC Music and performance groups at Carlsbad High School help students grow professionally and develop a sense of belonging among classmates. Read along as we speak with music directors Jessie Bullock, Jessica Allen, and Peter Manzi to find out more.
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SAN ELIJO LAGOON RESTORATION PROJECT
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GIRLS ON THE RUN
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LC35AC CHARITY POKER TOURNAMENT FOR BGCC
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IN OUR OWN BACKYARD
Lunar New Year Festivities
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COMMUNITY CALENDAR
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SPORTS ANNOUNCEMENTS
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OUT & ABOUT PHOTOS
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COMMUNITY STUFF
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REAL ESTATE WATCH
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LIBRARY CALENDAR
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EVERYTHING HOMEZ
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Independence in a Modern World
P U B L I S HE R
Derrick Breaux D IRE C TO R O F B U SINE S S DE V E LO PME NT
Jessica Breaux
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hings were different when I was growing up. Kids didn’t have cell phones. Video games were barely becoming a thing. There was no Netflix or DVR. You had to plan ahead to watch your favorite shows. Independence came in the form of two wheels. I rode my bike everywhere. I knew the streets and the shortcuts in my neighborhood better than my parents did. There were days that I would be gone exploring the open roads until dark. I didn’t need to be constantly entertained, and I certainly wasn’t connected to all my friends wirelessly. Life was slower. It was a simpler time. I’m sure there were things that we did that would raise an eyebrow or two, but we made it through the coming of age. Times have changed. Gone are the days of innocence and independence in our youth. Teens and preteens are constantly glued to their smart phones. Things move fast. Group text messages, Instagram, Snapchat, and who knows what other apps are now consuming the majority of their time. They can even watch TV on their phones! I had a 13-inch black-and-white TV in my bedroom when I was a kid. And it only had 12 channels (three of which would catch a station). Just when I thought that all hope was lost for our kids and their desire (or lack of desire) to achieve independence, my son and a couple of his close buddies surprised me the other day. With permission, they took it upon themselves to jump on their bikes (after pumping up the tires due to lack of use) and explore the neighborhood. Of course, I did what any SoCal father would do in that situation – I tracked most of their impromptu journey with the help of the Share My Location family feature on my phone – but they didn’t know that. Derrick Breaux I was proud of them. They had a blast exploring the local Publisher area. They even decided to hide their bikes behind some bushes and hike the local hills. As a father, this made me cringe. But the kid in me felt this was awesome. The thought of this brought me back to my childhood. I wish I could have been invisibly hovering over them listening to their conversations. What were they talking about? They came back that evening with tons of stories. My wife and I listened with undivided attention. They giggled. We all laughed. We pushed for more stories. They ran into friends along the way. They encountered hills that were too steep to pedal. There were daring stories of climbing rocks, walking on trails that were deadly (at least in their mind – and that’s all that matters). For a moment, perhaps for just part of a day, my son experienced the type of independence that I had growing up. I am now confident that he will find his own hybrid form of independence in this modern world.
All the best, Derrick Breaux, Publisher
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COMMUNITY CALENDAR
things to do in 08/10 F E B R UA RY + MAR CH 2 018
FEBRUARY FEB. 1 – 28
MACY’S MUSEUM MONTH Half-off admissions to museums throughout San Diego Pick up a free pass at any local Macy’s store www.sandiegomuseumcouncil.org
LIBRARY LOVER’S MONTH Share the love of all things library for the entire month of February. Games, prizes, and more. All day | Dove Library www.carlsbadca.gov
FEB. 2
GROUNDHOG DAY
FEB. 10
LIBRARY GOT GAME Game night for adults. Enjoy games like Carcassonne, Walking Dead Bang, Harry Potter Hogwarts Battle Desks, Deadpool Yahtzee, and more. 1 p.m. | Cole Library Community Room www.carlsbadca.gov
TRAIL CLEANUP Volunteer trail work at Batiquitos North Shore. The City will provide short training on tools, shovels, rakes, water, and snacks. Please wear closed-toe shoes, sunscreen, and gloves. 8:30 a.m. | Batiquitos North Shore www.carlsbadca.gov
FEB. 11
FEB. 15 – 25
MARCH 24
Special ticket prices at various locations throughout San Diego www.sandiegotheatreweek.com
Volunteer trail work at Rancho Carrillo Trail. The City will provide short training on tools, shovels, rakes, water, and snacks. Please wear closed-toe shoes, sunscreen, and gloves. 8:30 a.m. | Rancho Carrillo Trail www.carlsbadca.gov
SAN DIEGO THEATRE WEEK 2018
FEB. 17
EPIC TWEEN NIGHTS: PARTY AT THE PARK Dancing, video games, giant inflatables, laser tag, and more. For 10 to 14 years of age. 5 p.m. | Calavera Hills Community Center www.carlsbadca.gov
TRAIL CLEANUP
MARCH 31
EGGSTRAVAGANZA SPRING FESTIVAL
PRESIDENTS’ DAY
Carlsbad’s largest egg hunt featuring face painting, crafts, fun zones, and more. 10 a.m. | Poinsettia Park www.carlsbadca.gov
MARCH
ONGOING EVENTS
10TH ANNUAL SAN DIEGO FESTIVAL OF SCIENCE & ENGINEERING
CARLSBAD NEWCOMERS CLUB
FEB. 19
MARCH 3 – 11
Hands-on events for all ages throughout San Diego www.lovestemsd.org
MARCH 10
7TH ANNUAL TASTE OF BRESSI Beer, food, and wine fest to benefit the BGCC 2 – 6 p.m. | Boys & Girls Clubs of Carlsbad www.bgccarlsbad.org
1ST WEDNESDAYS
Meeting begins with half hour of social time followed by guest speaker 9:45 a.m. | Carlsbad Senior Center www.carlsbadnewcomers.org
WEDNESDAYS
STATE STREET FARMERS MARKET 3 – 6 p.m. | State St. www.carlsbad-village.com/events
MARCH 16
1ST FRIDAYS
Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce 6 p.m. | Park Hyatt Aviara Resort Golf Club & Spa www.carlsbad.org
1 p.m. | Dove Library Gowland Room www.carlsbadgardenclub.com
2018 ANNUAL BUSINESS AWARDS DINNER
CARLSBAD GARDEN CLUB MEETING
3RD SATURDAYS
AN AFTERNOON WITH DANIEL PINK
MARCH 17
Author talk and Q&A session with New York Times bestselling author and renowned TED Talk speaker Daniel Pink 2 p.m. | Ruby G. Schulman Auditorium www.carlsbadca.gov
ST. PATRICK’S DAY
MONTHLY SATURDAY TRAIL VOLUNTEER EVENTS
MARCH 19 – 23
See website for trail locations and times www.carlsbadca.gov/trails
FEB. 14
SAN DIEGO WOMEN’S WEEK A week of events and a one-day conference to inspire, empower, and connect women www.sdwomensweek.com
VALENTINE’S DAY
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SWIMMING OPEN RECREATIONAL SWIM
Sundays: 8:30 – 10:30 a.m. Open play hours subject to change; call 760-602-4680 Fee: $3 per person Calavera Hills Community Center www.carlsbadca.gov
Tuesdays, Thursdays: 12:30 – 2:30 p.m. Sundays: 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Open play hours subject to change; call 760-602-4680 Fee: $3 per person Calavera Hills Gymnasium www.carlsbadca.gov
Monday – Friday: 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. Saturdays: 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. Sundays: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Hours subject to change; check website for updated schedule Alga Norte Aquatic Center wwww.carlsbadca.gov
RUNNING 9TH ANNUAL WARRIOR SPIRIT 5K RUN/WALK
OPEN LAP SWIM
BASKETBALL OPEN PLAY BASKETBALL Mondays: 12:30 – 3 p.m. Wednesdays: 12:30 – 3 p.m. Fridays: 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Sundays: 3 – 4:45 p.m. Open play hours subject to change; call 760-602-4680 Fee: $3 per person Calavera Hills Community Center www.carlsbadca.gov
HIKING OPEN HIKE AT BATIQUITOS LAGOON Trail guides available at Nature Center or bulletin boards at each trailhead www.batiquitoslagoon.org
February 3 Support the Mitchell Thorp Foundation and children battling life-threatening medical conditions 8:30 a.m. | Poinsettia Park www.mitchellthorp.org
Monday – Friday: 5:45 a.m. – 7 p.m. Saturdays: 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. Sundays: 9:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. Hours subject to change; check website for updated schedule Alga Norte Aquatic Center wwww.carlsbadca.gov
TIP TOP RUN 5K/10K March 17 A fun run/walk to benefit the Agua Hedionda Lagoon Foundation. Stay after your run to enjoy the free family fun event with live music, a beer garden, games, activities, and crafts. 8:30 a.m. | See website for start/end points www.aguahedionda.org/tip-top-run
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TAKING the
STAGE Aisling Archdeacon Is a Celebrated Young Playwright by JENNIFER FRAKES | photo by Mark Hopkins Photography
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MEET AISLING Name: School: Parents: Siblings: Favorite Places in Carlsbad:
Aisling Archdeacon St. Patrick Catholic School John and Dorothy Archdeacon Conor Archdeacon (16) and Sinéad Archdeacon (13) North Ponto Beach, Carlsbad Village, and Lake Calavera Preserve
hen Aisling Archdeacon, a sixth grader at St. Patrick Catholic School, found out that she was a winner of Playwrights Project’s 2017 California Young Playwrights Contest, she was overjoyed. “I was so surprised when I found out that I won! The revision process has been such a great experience. I get to work with my own dramaturg, Aleta Barthell, and she has been so helpful in editing and adding final touches to my play,” revealed Aisling. In January of this year, Aisling’s play received a stage reading at the Old Globe Theatre in Balboa Park. According to Aisling, she especially enjoyed attending production meetings and rehearsals prior to the stage reading. Her play, entitled Alone by the Playground, is about three main characters that forge a friendship and along the way find out where they belong in the world. “I wanted my play to be about friendship, and I got a lot of inspiration and ideas about conflict while observing my peers. When we do something as small as smile at someone who is having a rough day, it really does so much for that person,” stated Aisling. She was a part of a playwriting residency program at St. Patrick Catholic School, and Aisling attributes her success as a playwright to what she learned from her teacher, Mr. Steve. “He taught us proper formatting, how to make sure our plays were engaging and entertaining, and how to ensure that the conflicts in our plays were not too easily resolved,” explained Aisling. When she is not attending school or working on her playwriting skills, Aisling can be found at the beach, swimming in her backyard pool, and gardening. She also enjoys drawing, playing soccer, hiking, and biking near her house. “I often go biking with my mom or brother on the trails in the Lake Calavera Preserve or down to the Village to get ice cream and watch the sunset,” said Aisling. Her family loves the outdoors and has gone on many hiking trips, including visiting the Grand Canyon, Denali, and Yosemite. Although Aisling enjoys writing and will continue to write plays and enter them into playwriting contests, she is leaning towards pursuing medicine as a career. “I often change my mind, but right now, I think I’d like to be a surgeon. I think being a doctor is a great profession – you can help so many people every day.”
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Kick-start your weekend with a tasty break at a nearby farmers market. The State Street Farmers Market is held every Wednesday from 3 to 6 p.m. Enjoy fresh organic produce, locally prepared foods, handmade crafts, and live entertainment in the heart of the Village on State St. between Carlsbad Village Dr. and Grand Ave.
FA R E & F E S T I V I T Y
Trivia time Tickle your brain and your taste buds with trivia night at various local restaurants and bars. IGNITE BISTRO & WINE SPOT Wednesdays at 5:30 p.m. O'SULLIVANS Tuesdays at 7:30 p.m.
Karaoke Night Grab the mic at The Alley on Sundays, Mondays, and Tuesdays starting at 9 p.m. Take a break between songs for the free popcorn, or enjoy the craft beers or spirits.
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1. Baby bunnies are ready for spring. 2. Pippin relaxes on his favorite armchair. 3. The Olivenhain Citrus Project donates fresh fruit to the North County San Diego Food Bank, Solutions for Change, St. Andrew’s Pantry, and other local organizations helping those in need. 4. Audrey Breaux performing at the beach. 5. Members of GFWC Contemporary Women of North County (CWONC) serve lunch at the Ronald McDonald House.
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C3, Carlsbad Causes for Community, closed all of its operations in January. Created by Deb Ferraro in 2012, the organization included local businesses, residents, and nonprofits in Carlsbad Village. Their mission was to provide financial support for individuals living in the Village of Carlsbad who participated in social, recreational, wellness, and athletic activities. “The time is right for me to step back and start a new chapter in my life as a mother of a toddler, life partner, and business owner,” said Deb. Before C3 opened its doors, there was a strong need to plan more events for the community of Carlsbad Village. Yoga classes, silent auctions, and Halloween in the Village were just a few examples of events planned by the nonprofit. Some of these will now be taken on by Carlsbad Village Association. C3 donated the remainder of its funds to nonprofits Got Your Back San Diego and the Agua Hedionda Lagoon Foundation.
Join the community for the Taste of Bressi on March 10, an afternoon filled with craft beers, premium wines, food, live music, and more, all to benefit the Boys & Girls Clubs of Carlsbad. Local vendors will be providing tastings of signature dishes and beverages, while guests soak up the sounds of Fetchez La Vache and Naked Saturdays Band. Serving some of San Diego’s finest ales and lagers will be Stone Brewing, Pizza Port, Ballast Point, Karl Strauss, Lost Abbey, Modern Times, Culver, Maui, Oskar Blues, Cigar City, Ska, and many others. Featured red and white wines will include many local wine makers, along with Coomber, Eusinus, and various selections from La Costa Wine Company. Participating food vendors include Sublime Ale House, Gregorio’s, Flippin Pizza, BJ’s Restaurant, That Pizza Place, Zen-Sational Desserts, Notorious Burgers, Panca Peruvian, Pieology, Nekter, Leap Coffee, and more. For more information visit www.bgccarlsbad.org.
Teen Volunteers in Action Local members of Teen Volunteers in Action (TVIA) SD5 chapter recently joined Think Blue and I Love a Clean San Diego for a storm drain-stenciling project at Kennedy Neighborhood Park. Student volunteers stenciled a pollution prevention message above storm drains around the neighborhood to educate the public about things that do not belong in drains. TVIA is an organization of boys in 7th through 12th grade who, along with their families, are committed to developing leadership skills through a structured program of volunteerism, philanthropy, and personal development. “Teen Volunteers in Action offers a truly unique opportunity for young men to reach out to the community and serve in a variety of areas of need,” said SD5 Chapter President Kelly Walecki. “This sense of service provides opportunities to reflect on one’s own life with an enhanced feeling of gratitude.” Learn more at www.tvia.org.
Community Emergency Response Teams In an effort to encourage residents to prepare themselves and their community for emergency situations, the City of Carlsbad will begin its next Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) program on Feb. 12. The CERT program educates people about disaster preparedness and trains the participants in basic disaster or emergency response skills, such as fire safety, light search and rescue, and disaster medical operations. Using their training, CERT members can tend to themselves, their families, and their neighbors in the event of a disaster. All residents interested in participating in the CERT program must register online at www.volunteerincarlsbad.net and choose “Disaster Preparedness and Response - City of Carlsbad.” Participants must also complete a Live Scan background check and a medical evaluation signed by a doctor.
Celebrate Science & Engineering The 10th Annual Expo Day and Festival of Science and Engineering Week will return to San Diego from March 3 through 11. The events throughout the week allow people of all ages to explore science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) through interactive demonstrations, hands-on activities, and dynamic speakers. Expo Day, the official kick-off celebration, will take place at Petco Park on Saturday, March 3. Festival week continues with eight days of learning, interaction, and behind-the-scenes opportunities for students in kindergarten through 12th grade, adults, and families alike to ignite their passion for STEM education. Most events are free and open to the public. For the second year, the festival will include the STEM in Your Backyard series in various communities throughout San Diego. In addition to interactive experiments and activities, this series includes a student project showcase and exhibits from local industry research institutions and universities, all designed to engage the entire family in STEM. For more information go to www.lovestemsd.org.
Carlsbad Reads Together The City of Carlsbad recently announced Carlsbad Reads Together 2018, a program that brings community members together and engages them in a discussion about the same selection of books at the same time. The program will cover books by author Daniel H. Pink, a New York Times Bestselling author and TED Talk speaker. Participants are encouraged to read any of Pink’s six books, including A Whole New Mind, Drive, To Sell Is Human, and When: The Scientific Secrets of Perfect Timing. An author talk event is scheduled on Feb. 11 at 2 p.m. at Carlsbad City Library. This will be a great opportunity for participants to meet Daniel Pink, and to interact in a question and answer session and book signing. To learn more or to find out how to participate visit www.carlsbadca.gov/CRT. Participation in the program is free.
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Music Groups Unify Students at Carlsbad High School The choral, orchestra, and band programs at Carlsbad High School (CHS) strive to offer fulfilling educational experiences for students. In addition to providing a creative outlet for self-expression, these performance-based classes also help students learn valuable lessons that can be applied throughout the course of their lives. Join our conversations with music directors Jessie Bullock, Jessica Allen, and Peter Manzi to learn more.
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Q &A
with Jessie Bullock, Choir Director
Burbank High School, which has one of the top 10 show choirs in the country (they won show choir nationals last year). WHAT DO YOU ENJOY MOST ABOUT YOUR ROLE?
WHAT MUSIC CLASSES AND PROGRAMS DO YOU TEACH? I teach four choirs at Carlsbad High School: Lancer Choir, Encore, Chamber Singers, and Sound Express. Lancer Choir is the beginning choir. Anyone can join Lancer Choir, regardless of choral experience. Encore is the Intermediate Women’s Show Choir. This is an auditioned choir that focuses on show choir and beginning music theory. They also sing a few a cappella numbers outside of their show choir set. Chamber Singers is the Advanced Mixed Choir. They focus on more classical choral repertoire and attend several choir festivals throughout the year with professional adjudication. They also learn more advanced music theory and sight reading. Chamber Singers teams up with Sound Express once a year to perform a major choral work as a concert choir with the CHS Orchestra. Sound Express is the Advanced Mixed Show Choir. This is an auditioned choir that competes in several competitions throughout the show choir season. Sound Express is the ambassador choir for the school and goes into the community to recruit people for choir at CHS. WHAT IS YOUR PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND? HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN TEACHING AT CHS? This is my fifth year at CHS. I have been teaching since 2010. I studied music education with a choral emphasis at Azusa Pacific University. I student-taught at
I have two favorite things: students and music. I always say that my goal is not just to create good musicians, but good citizens. I try to instill a good work ethic in the students, and also teach them to work well as a group. HOW HAS THE PROGRAM GROWN OR EVOLVED OVER THE YEARS? CHS choirs have started getting higher placings all around since I have been teaching at the school. My next goal is to grow the size of each choir. WHAT OPPORTUNITIES FOR PERFORMANCE ARE AVAILABLE TO CHS? From competitions, festivals, concerts, and caroling during the holidays to performing on television for the Teacher of the Year awards, the choirs have a lot to contribute to the community. ARE THERE ANY UPCOMING PERFORMANCES THE COMMUNITY SHOULD LOOK FORWARD TO? The CHS Choral Program puts on the annual pop show on June 1 and 2 this year. They will also be performing at several competitions and festivals all over Southern California. HOW MANY PERFORMANCES DO YOU PUT ON A YEAR? We put on three big performances at CHS every year. We have our holiday show in December, our Broadway competition and festival set debut in February, and our pop show in June.
HOW CAN THE CARLSBAD COMMUNITY GET INVOLVED OR SUPPORT CHS MUSIC PROGRAMS? We are always looking for help with grants or donations. We fundraise $150,000 per year to be able to go to competitions, hire a professional band for our concerts and competitions, create personalized choral arrangements of songs for our competitions, create and maintain our costumes, etc. You can donate at CHSchoral.com. WHY IS MUSIC IMPORTANT FOR STUDENTS? Music creates an outlet for students to express themselves in ways nothing else on campus can. There are several students whose only reason to actually come to school is to participate in choir, orchestra, or band. Choir creates a family environment that no other group has. We can all perform as individuals on the stage, but it works much better when we can all work as one group of people supporting each other. To quote a freshman student, “I thought choir was going to be just another class. I didn’t know it was going to be life.”
DO YOU HAVE ANY FAVORITE MEMORIES OR EXPERIENCES FROM YOUR TIME AT CHS? This year, Sound Express got to participate at a competition to sing with Foreigner on stage. We went with four other choirs from San Diego County to compete by singing before the opening band at the concert. I knew the performance would be judged by audience reaction, so I chose a song by Cheap Trick, who happened to be the opening band for the concert. After our sound check, one of the roadies for Cheap Trick stopped us and got Robin Zander to come listen to us. Robin loved us so much that he cried. He asked us to come back again for a meet-and-greet and sing for the rest of the band. The band gave all the kids signed guitar picks and even dedicated a song to us during their set in the concert. IS THERE ANYTHING ELSE YOU’D LIKE TO SHARE? If you would like to join choir at CHS or know anyone else that would, please have them contact me at jbullock@carlsbadusd.net.
AT – A – GLANCE Jessie Bullock NAME: Jessie Bullock
PROFESSION: Choir Director COMMUNITY: Vista EDUCATION: BA in Music Education with Choral Emphasis from Azusa Pacific University FAMILY: My wife, Kristen, and son, Jordie, live with me in Vista HOBBIES AND INTERESTS: I like singing, obviously. I also enjoy performing with Carlsbad Community Theater. FAVORITE SPOTS IN CARLSBAD: I enjoy walking the C Walk from the village going south down toward Tamarak and back!
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AT – A – GLANCE Jessica Allen NAME: Jessica Allen PROFESSION: Orchestra Director COMMUNITY: San Marcos EDUCATION: Bachelor of Music from California Baptist University FAMILY: Robert Allen and Olivia Allen HOBBIES AND INTERESTS: Beach volleyball, traveling, and family adventures FAVORITE SPOT IN CARLSBAD: Vinaka’s
Peter Manzi
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WHAT MUSIC CLASSES AND PROGRAMS DO YOU TEACH? String Orchestra and Chamber Orchestra at Carlsbad High School. WHAT IS YOUR PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND? HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN TEACHING AT CHS? Music performance in oboe. I have played with the La Jolla Symphony Orchestra, San Diego Symphony Orchestra, North Coast Symphony Orchestra, and hired for various holiday events. I have been teaching at CHS for four years.
NAME: Peter Manzi
WHAT DO YOU ENJOY MOST ABOUT YOUR ROLE?
PROFESSION: Band Director
Sharing my experiences with
COMMUNITY: Oceanside EDUCATION: Master of Music Education, VanderCook College of Music; Bachelor of Music (Inst. Music Education), Millikin University FAMILY: Paul and Sharon Manzi (Parents), Simba (Dog) HOBBIES AND INTERESTS: Playing Texas Hold’em, Old School Nintendo, and playing with my dog, Simba FAVORITE SPOTS IN CARLSBAD: Performing on the Lawn of Choice Juicery with the CHS Jazz Band
with Jessica Allen, Orchestra Director
students and helping them enjoy high school through music. HOW HAS THE PROGRAM GROWN OR EVOLVED OVER THE YEARS? I have formed two semi-pro groups, so they learn all kinds of management skills with opportunities to engage in professional settings with patrons. Students help create the concerts and even take over the entire process from start to finish at the last concert of the year.
WHAT OPPORTUNITIES FOR PERFORMANCE ARE AVAILABLE WHAT OPPORTUNITIES FOR PERFORMANCE ARE AVAILABLE TO CHS? The two semi-pro groups do most of the performing when it comes to community and private events. Chamber orchestra is the next most performing group. They do bigger events like the Carlsbad
HOW MANY PERFORMANCES DO YOU PUT ON A YEAR? With all of the groups, we put on four concerts and two competitions. However, with the chamber orchestra it can be anywhere between 15 to 20 times a year. The semi-pro groups perform around 15 times a year.
Music Festival in the summer, and recruiting at the middle and elementary schools. String
HOW CAN THE CARLSBAD COMMUNITY GET INVOLVED OR SUPPORT CHS MUSIC PROGRAMS?
orchestra is more of the general
Come to our concerts and spread
high school orchestra experience. They perform seven times a year, and focus on strengthening their skills to be able to do well in Chamber orchestra. ARE THERE ANY UPCOMING PERFORMANCES THE COMMUNITY SHOULD LOOK FORWARD TO? Our Spring Concert will be held in the CAC at 7 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 26, which is in preparation for our competition. Choir and Orchestra concert on May 18 at Mira Costa College, 7 p.m. We will be performing Bach’s Magnificat.
the word about the great things that are going on with the music programs at CHS. WHY IS MUSIC IMPORTANT FOR STUDENTS? More and more, students are being advised to pursue all things STEM. As Steve Jobs has said, “technology alone is not enough.” The most important skills, according to Google’s Project Aristotle, are soft skills that can be found in the arts. As music teachers, we know that very few of our students will continue on to become professional musicians, but the skills that they learn in the class now are the ones that all employers are looking for.
Q&A
with Peter Manzi, Band Director
WHAT MUSIC CLASSES AND PROGRAMS DO YOU TEACH?
I teach Wind Ensemble, Concert Band, Percussion Ensemble, Winter Drumline, Jazz Band, and AP Music Theory at Carlsbad High School. WHAT IS YOUR PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND? HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN TEACHING AT CHS?
DO YOU HAVE ANY FAVORITE MEMORIES OR EXPERIENCES FROM YOUR TIME AT CHS? When the students made me laugh so hard I started crying. Also, the first time we went to a competition where I did not conduct them – they did so well, I teared up.
IS THERE ANYTHING ELSE YOU’D LIKE TO SHARE? I am so grateful for the people I work with. Peter, Jessie, and I try to collaborate as much as possible. We have pretty great relationships with the middle school music teachers as well, which is really what keep our programs growing – without them, there would be no us.
WHAT OPPORTUNITIES FOR PERFORMANCE ARE AVAILABLE TO CHS? In the CHS Band Program, students can participate in the following groups: Marching Lancers, Wind Ensemble, Concert Band, Drumline, Color Guard, Jazz Band, Percussion Ensemble, Chamber Music Ensemble(s), and Musical Pit.
I am currently in my 12th year of teaching and have been at CHS for the last four years.
ARE THERE ANY UPCOMING PERFORMANCES THE COMMUNITY SHOULD LOOK FORWARD TO?
WHAT DO YOU ENJOY MOST ABOUT YOUR ROLE?
March 7: Pre-Festival Concert at 7 p.m. (Lancer Arena)
Getting to use music as a tool to help shape the young men and women in our program into well-rounded citizens. Through the CHS band program, I am able to not only teach them about music, but also life skills, such as teamwork and time management. They also learn the benefits of hard work. There is nothing more satisfying as a teacher than watching the students come in as scared freshman and watching them cross the graduation stage as confident seniors and seeing that progression happen over four years. HOW HAS THE PROGRAM GROWN OR EVOLVED OVER THE YEARS? My first year at CHS was spent working on gaining trust with the students while continuing to build upon the tradition of music excellence established over the years. Since then, I have watched the band grow not only in membership, but also in musicianship. The band continuously receives high ratings at both local and national competitions. In April 2017, the Wind Ensemble won Grand Champions at the Festival of Music Competition in Chicago, IL.
March 14: CUSD Combined Band Concert at 6 p.m. (Lancer Arena) June 1: Spring Concert at 7 p.m. (Carlsbad Community Church) HOW MANY PERFORMANCES DO YOU PUT ON A YEAR? With all of the CHS band groups combined, we put on about 40 performances a year. HOW CAN THE CARLSBAD COMMUNITY GET INVOLVED OR SUPPORT CHS MUSIC PROGRAMS? First, donate any instruments collecting dust in your closet to any of our CUSD schools. We’ll find a good home for it. Next, donate annually to our music programs. Even with the support CUSD gives to our programs financially, it’s up to our boosters to raise any additional funding needed to run our programs during the year. WHY IS MUSIC IMPORTANT FOR STUDENTS? Outside the research that shows that students who study music perform better in school, through the school music program we can
teach so many other important life skills. Additionally, we create memories to last a lifetime. I always tell the students, you won’t remember the geometry proof you did sophomore year. However, you’ll always remember that feeling you got walking off the marching band field or concert stage after an amazing performance. DO YOU HAVE ANY FAVORITE MEMORIES OR EXPERIENCES FROM YOUR TIME AT CHS? My favorite memory with the CHS Band happened in April of 2017 while we were on our Chicago tour. I had the pleasure of getting to showcase the talents of my students in my hometown in a concert at the church I grew up in. Before the concert, I asked the students if they’d allow me to pass the baton to my mentor growing up to conduct the encore. Once we finished our concert to a standing ovation, I was able to surprise my mentor (and first private lesson teacher on percussion) to conduct the group. I don’t think I stopped crying for 10 minutes as his wife and myself looked on. It was one of those moments where it wasn’t about “Carlsbad Band,” but it was about using the power of music to bring a community of people together and honor someone so special to me. IS THERE ANYTHING ELSE YOU’D LIKE TO SHARE? It is an honor and a privilege to work at Carlsbad High School and help mold the musical skills of my students. Jessica Allen, Jessie Bullock, and I all work tirelessly to create musical opportunities for our students so that they may shine for all to see.
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L O C A L F A M I LY
Carlsbad is the Perfect Basecamp for the Hindman Family’s Adventurous Lifestyle by LIZ ONUFER photo by Renee Hindman Photography
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f you had to sum up the Hindman family, they may best be described as “on the go.” From mountain biking and skiing to overseas travel, this family of five rarely sits still. Parents Kurt and Renee moved to Carlsbad in 1998 and have been in their current house since 2003. “We love living here because we have a view of the farms and Calavera Hills,” Renee said. “We can ride our mountain bikes right from the house.” Their neighbors share their active family lifestyle. “We have met some of our lifelong friends on this street,” Renee said. The family also appreciates the city’s commitment to open spaces, knowing that their view and access will never be developed. Today, Renee has her own photography business, Renee Hindman Photography. After years of teaching elementary school and taking photography classes for fun at Palomar College, she took the leap of faith to start her own business and has never looked back. Kurt, with years of experience in construction management, is now a partner at Hazard Construction, one of the oldest heavy highway construction companies in San Diego.
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Their three daughters are active in and out of school. Cory, an eighth grader, is very involved in choir, theater, and dance. Reese is in sixth grade and plays volleyball and softball, as well as participates in show choir. Their youngest, Tyler, is involved with robotics and plays soccer and tennis. All the girls participate in the youth programs at North Coast Calvary Chapel and the Junior Lifeguard program. They love camping and going up to their cabin in Big Bear. “Our children have been avid skiers since the age of three,” Renee said. But what may stand out even more than their activity level is their international travel experiences. Renee and Kurt have both been around the globe, and they are now including their children in the adventures. From Chad to Shanghai and Thailand, the kids have been traveling since they were infants. “I want my children to experience culture, poverty, getting out of their comfort zone, and building confidence,” Renee shared. Being ready, able, and willing is part of the Hindman’s family modus operandi. “Our children have been on the move at a very young age. They can pretty much roll anywhere and anytime with a moment’s notice,” Renee said. “We are hoping these experiences and feelings carry them throughout their lives.”
Kurt and Renee Hindman Cory (14), Reese (12), Tyler (9) Carlsbad since 1998
Parents’ Hometowns:
Kurt – Fullerton; Renee – Placentia
Parents’ Occupations:
Kurt – Construction Manager, Vice President of Estimating/Project Management; Renee – photographer
Pets: Favorite Local Spots:
Lop eared rabbits – Fern and Clover; turtle – Squirt; and a crazy chihuahua – Luna Carlsbad campgrounds, Calavera Hills bike trails, Orange Theory Fitness, Carlsbad Village, Mikko Sushi, Big Bear Lake, Mammoth Lakes/June Lake Area
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Reviving the Wetlands
SAN ELIJO LAGOON WELCOMES RESTORATION AND GROWTH
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ajor things are happening for the San Elijo Lagoon Conservancy. In November, the Conservancy, San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG), and Caltrans joined state and local leaders at the San Elijo Lagoon Nature Center in Encinitas to break ground on a $102 million restoration project. The San Elijo Lagoon Restoration Project, also known as the Reviving Your Wetlands Project, is part of the first phase of construction for the North Coast Corridor (NCC) Program, known as Build NCC. This first phase of the three-year effort will include: clearing vegetation and constructing a series of dikes along the main lagoon channel and inlet; creating a 40-foot deep overdredge pit in the central basin, from which sand will be removed and used for beach sand replenishment at Fletcher Cove and Cardiff State Beach; and refilling the overdredge pit with lagoon sediment.
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Girls on the Run
LOCAL ORGANIZATION INSPIRES GIRLS TO TAKE CHARGE Heart & Sole is the organization’s program for fifth through eighth graders, where girls learn more about themselves, explore new ideas, cultivate empathy, strengthen connections, and further develop life skills. Heart & Sole also culminates in the GOTR 5K, where participants can celebrate their successes and emerge feeling confident, understood, and supported. Heart & Sole graduates often continue to be involved as volunteers and coaches. GOTR International was started in Charlotte, NC in 1996, and has since grown to over 200 councils in all 50 U.S. states. GOTR San Diego was established in 2006, encompassing all of San Diego County. It has served nearly 7,000 girls in San Diego over the past 11 years. The Spring 2018 season will begin in February, with the end-ofseason 5K scheduled for May 6. For more information go to www.gotrsd.org.
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ncouraging girls to recognize their inner strength and uniqueness is at the core of Girls on the Run (GOTR), an international nonprofit organization that uses exercise as a means of reaching these goals. Girls in third through fifth grade meet twice a week in small teams, learning life skills through interactive lessons and running games. Participants learn critical social, psychological, and physical skills throughout the 10week program, such as confidence, character, connections, competence, and contribution. At the end of each season, the girls and their running buddies complete a 5K running event which gives them a tangible sense of achievement as well as a framework for setting and achieving life goals. GOTR San Diego recently held its end-of-season 5K in December.
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Cards For a Cause
LC35AC CHARITY POKER TOURNAMENT BENEFITS BGCC photo by Louise Donahue
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ocal nonprofit La Costa 35 Athletic Club (LC35AC) recently hosted its Texas Hold ‘Em Poker Tournament to benefit the Boys & Girls Clubs of Carlsbad. The tournament has been held every year since 2011. Since then, it has nearly tripled in attendance and raised over $250,000. This year’s event was held at the Rancho Santa Fe Motor Club, and included gourmet catering from Major Events & Catering, a generous donation by HRE Performance Wheels for a full set of custom wheels which was auctioned off to the highest bidder, and large screen TVs broadcasting the blinds, courtesy of Home AV-TV and Digitainment. With play going on well into the night, Mark Thoeny was awarded the Winners Bracelet and a one-week vacation stay in Maui. “The move to Rancho Santa Fe Motor Club added to the atmosphere and made the event even more unique and fun,” said Tournament Director Rob Holzman. “There were 22 poker tables, over 200 players, and net proceeds of $53,000 for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Carlsbad!” Title Sponsor for the fifth year was Christian Credit Counselors. Gold Sponsors included Cox Business, Crestview Capital Advisors, the Manhole Poker League, Morrison Insurance, Search Quarry, and Whiting-Turner. For more information visit www.bgccarlsbad.org or www.lc35ac.org.
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I N O U R O W N B A C K YA R D
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he ancient lunisolar calendar – which is governed by both the moon phase and the time of the solar year – has been used by many cultures for centuries. Holidays in the lunisolar calendar are marked by astronomical phenomena and often vary in the exact date each year. Chinese New Year, for example, occurs in congruence with the start of the new moon, which falls between late January and late February. Many other East Asian countries that follow a lunisolar calendar celebrate the New Year on the same day. These celebrations are rooted in cultural tradition, each with its own character and customs that are still widely observed today. In fact, communities across the world – San Diego included! – celebrate the lunisolar New Year with major festivals, parades, music, fireworks, food, and traditional decorations. Check out one of these local events for a wonderfully festive New Year’s experience!
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Lunar New Year Tết Festival
13 Annual San Diego Tết Festival
Chinese New Year Celebration
Feb. 9 – 11 SDCCU Stadium, 9449 Friars Rd. Feb. 9: 5 – 10 p.m. Feb. 10: 11 a.m. – 10 p.m. Feb. 11: 11 a.m. – 8 p.m. www.lunarnewyearfestival.org
Feb. 16 – 18 Mira Mesa Community Park Feb. 16: 5 – 10 p.m. Feb. 17: 11 a.m. – 10 p.m. Feb. 18: 11 a.m. – 9 p.m. www.sdtet.com
Feb. 6 Rancho Peñasquitos Branch Library 6 – 7 p.m.
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36th Annual San Diego Chinese New Year Fair
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Feb. 24 – 25 Downtown San Diego, 3rd Ave. and J St. 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. www.sdcny.org
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R E A L E S TAT E W AT C H
Pricing Strategies That Work by CYNTHIA ELIZONDO
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ne of the most important parts of a Realtor’s job is to price a home in such a way that it sells quickly and for top dollar. There are several strategies an agent can use to accomplish these goals, but sometimes they sound contrary to what a seller thinks. First, you want to encourage as many buyers as possible to not only look at the property, but to make an offer. Multiple offers create a bidding war, which brings out the competitive nature of buyers, making them want to win. Everyone likes winning! Also, when a buyer knows he is the only person making offers on a property, he is competing against the seller, and he tends to bid low. But if there is more than one buyer, he is competing against the other buyers, and the seller becomes the ally, or the judge, to be won over. The best way to get multiple offers is to price your property on the low side. This has a twofold effect of making buyers in the higher
ranges think they might be able to get a deal, and the buyers on the lower end thinking they can afford more than they thought. Another strategy that has been proven to work is to use the grocery store model of “just below” pricing. Instead of setting the price at $800,000, price it at $799,000, which is “under $800,000!” Finally, in this world of internet buyers, you need to make sure your property shows up in the maximum number of preset searches. If you set a flat price at $799,000, your home won’t be seen by someone with a set range of $800,000-$900,000. Hence, the value-range pricing strategy. By setting a range price of $799,000-$850,000, you not only show that you really expect the price to be above $800,000,
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2,143
$1,895,000
3509 Levee Drive
4
3
2,585
$862,000
2340 Rue Des Chateaux
3
4
2,851
$2,200,000
2381 Spruce Street
3
2
1,456
$885,000
2340 Rue Des Chateaux
3
4
2,851
$2,200,000
3622 Buck Ridge Avenue
2
3
1,989
$890,000
(complete list of homes sold in 08/10 at www.0810magazine.com)
Information is compiled from a variety of databases and published by Susco Media Inc. for entertainment purposes only. Reproduction is strictly prohibited. Sales statistics are not affiliated with or provided by any participating advertiser or real estate professional contained in this publication. Properties contained in this list and online were sold by a variety of real estate brokers. Information considered reliable, but not guaranteed. Please check with a licensed real estate professional for more information. Not all sales are listed.
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carlsbad city library CARLSBAD CITY LIBRARY 1775 DOVE LN. CARLSBAD, CA 92011 760-602-2049
GEORGINA COLE LIBRARY 1250 CARLSBAD VILLAGE DR. CARLSBAD, CA 92008 760-434-2870
CARLSBAD CITY LIBRARY LEARNING CENTER 3368 EUREKA PL. CARLSBAD, CA 92008 760-931-4500
Events are free, unless otherwise noted. Visit www.carlsbadlibrary.org for program updates.
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CARLSBAD CITY LIBRARY Ruby G. Schulman Auditorium $5 GENERAL ADMISSION, $1 STUDENTS FUDDY MEERS Monday, March 19, 7:30 p.m.
CINEMA SERIES OF CARLSBAD INDEPENDENT & CRITICALLY ACCLAIMED FILMS CARLSBAD CITY LIBRARY Ruby G. Schulman Auditorium
LADY BIRD (2017, R, 94 min.) Saturday, March 3, 2 p.m. Cinema Chat begins at 1:30 p.m.
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CARLSBAD CITY LIBRARY Ruby G. Schulman Auditorium
FEBRUARY: THINK LIKE PINK Wednesdays at 6 p.m. Feb 7 THE BOYS OF ‘36 (2016, PG, 53 min.) Feb. 14 A SMALL ACT (2010, NR, 88 min.) Feb. 21 MONEYBALL (2011, PG-13, 133 min.) Feb. 28 THE THEORY OF EVERYTHING (2014, PG-13, 123 min.) MARCH: SHAPES OF FAMILY Wednesdays at 6 p.m. March 14 GLASS CASTLE (2017, PG-13, 127 min.) March 21 THE MEDDLER (2015, PG-13, 103 min.) March 28 GIFTED (2017, PG-13, 101 min.)
CHILDREN & TEENS Visit www.carlsbadlibrary.org for a full list of programs and special events. including story times, movie nights, and more.
EXPLORATION HUB
Spend some time with the latest technology, including 3D printing, digital crafting, and gadgets galore. Free classes and demos are offered in the Exploration HUB at Carlsbad City Library. For information call 760-602-2038.
AUTHOR TALKS CARLSBAD CITY LIBRARY Ruby G. Schulman Auditorium
DANIEL PINK - Carlsbad Reads Together Sunday, Feb. 11, 2 p.m. SHILPI SOMAYA GOWDA THE GOLDEN SON Saturday, March 24, 2 p.m
ADULT BOOK CLUBS CARLSBAD CITY LIBRARY FIRST WEDNESDAY BOOK CLUB First Wednesday of every month at 2 p.m. MONDAY NIGHT CLASSICS BOOK CLUB Fourth Monday night of every month at 7 p.m. GEORGINA COLE LIBRARY TUESDAY EVENING BOOK CLUB First Tuesday night of every month at 7 p.m. THURSDAY AFTERNOON BOOK CLUB Second Thursday of every month at 2 p.m. For locations and book selections, go to www.carlsbadlibrary.org
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CULTURAL ARTS PROGRAMS
www.carlsbadca.gov/arts, 760-602-2090
THIS IS JAZZ! THE LANGUAGE OF LOVE Saturday, Feb. 10, 4 p.m. CARLSBAD CITY LIBRARY SCHULMAN AUDITORIUM This series celebrates the very distinctly American art form of jazz with top-notch performances and lively discussions between the artists and audience. Featuring Whitney Shay Band. A TREASURED COLLECTION OF HAITIAN ART Opening Feb. 11 CARLSBAD CITY LIBRARY CANNON ART GALLERY Despite political, economic, and natural upheavals during much of Haiti’s history, Haitians have developed a unique culture with art and music that speaks to the expressiveness, vitality, and indomitable spirit of the people of this small island nation. This exhibition highlights the stunning private collection of Carlsbad resident Lawrence Kent. Featuring more than 45 works of art from the 1940s to the present, the Kent collection illustrates the diverse and distinct characteristics of Haiti’s visual traditions and the wide variety of its creative expression produced generations apart. STARRING ARTISTS: TRAVERSING THE AMERICAS Saturday, March 10, 2 p.m. Carlsbad City Library SCHULMAN AUDITORIUM Travel across the continent with music performed by violinist Branden Muresan and composer and guitarist Eric Foster, including one of Foster’s original compositions. GROWTH GROVE: DIANA MARKESSINIS Through May 31 CARLSBAD SCULPTURE GARDEN 2955 Elmwood St. Growth Grove is an exhibition featuring Orange County sculptor, Diana Markessinis. Seven of her organically-inspired sculptures will be on view.
Many of the Library & Cultural Arts programs, events, and exhibits are supported by the Carlsbad Library and Arts Foundation’s Robert H. Gartner Cultural Endowment Fund, the Carlsbad Friends of the Arts and Friends of the Carlsbad Library.
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