January 28, 2000
by Berenice Cisneros
Exploring Art and Color
Color Play: Exploring the Art and Science of Color, a new 2000 square-foot national traveling exhibition for children of all ages, will open at the Reuben H. Fleet Science Center in Balboa Park on Friday, January 28, 2000.
The Color Playhouse, a giant 12'x24' house with whimsical detailing, is the exhibition's centerpiece. No ordinary playhouse, this one features vibrantly colored rooms—each with its own fun and games.
The Yellow Light Room features two different lights that dramatically transform paintings and other objects in the room when a switch is flipped. Older kids will find things are not as they appear when they conduct the Stroop Test. Younger children can don costumes, which also change color with the light.
A mysterious Black Light Room surprises and delights by bringing hidden objects to light and making things glow as an ultraviolet spotlight sweeps the room. Other exhibits in Color Play include TV Colors, Neon Swirl, Color Creations, Picture Printing, Pigment Palette, Color Spinners, Color Storm, Big Kaleidoscope and Afterimages. Admission to the exhibit galleries is $6.50 for adults (13 and older), $5.50 for seniors, and $5 for juniors. For further information, call 238-1233.
"Eclectic"
With tap dancers, a bandoneon, pipa, computer and piano on the program, the adjective "eclectic" best describes the San Diego Symphony's Bedfellows, Part 2" concert on January 29. Part of the Light Bulb Series, this concert will combine centuries-old tradition with cutting-edge performance. From visually intriguing art forms such as computer animation to the dynamic physicality of tap dance, this will be an evening of sensory stimulation at its best. This innovative concert begins at 8 p.m. in Copley Symphony Hall, 750 B Street, in downtown. Ticket prices range from $10-$45. For more information, call 235-0804.
St. James Music Series
The St. James Music Series continues with renowned cellist David Finckel and pianist Wu Han on Sat. January 29th at 7:30 PM. Their program will include works for cello and piano by Beethoven, Franck, and Schnittke. Tickets may be charged by phone at 858-459-3421. Adult tickets are $20, children and students are free. Complimentary childcare is provided. The church is located at 743 Prospect St. in La Jolla.
Young Artist Showcase
On Sunday, January 30th, at 2:00 PM, San Diego County's outstanding young artists and performers, from the ages of 8 to 18, will be presenting their work at the Young Artist Showcase - a visual and performing arts competition. Students of visual art, dance, vocal music and monologue will have the opportunity to present their work in front of a panel of judges who are top professionals in these fields. This exciting show will held at Coronado High School auditorium, located at 650 D Avenue in Coronado. For tickets or more information, call 522-8969.
"22nd Century"
On January 28-30 and February 3-6, 2000 Eveoke produces 22nd Century, Eveoke's "greatest hits!". In celebration of their 5th Birthday, Choreographer, Gina Angelique has selected works from a list of 16 performances she's created since December, 1994. Performances will be for two weeks in the highly visible and expansive Lyceum Mainstage Theatre, where many patrons will get to `catch up' on 5 years worth of Eveoke's history in one long night.
"Slam"
Slam is a jazz-funk medley of black, white and Latino voices in a late-night fusion of words, music, drama and dance. Previews for Slam begin January 28 with Opening Night on Friday, February 4 at the San Diego Repertory Theatre at the Lyceum/Horton Plaza. For tickets, call the Rep's box office at 544-1000.
Taco Shop Poets
The Taco Shop poets, a Latino poetry/performance group, will move out of the taco shops and coffeehouses to give a free "spoken-work performance" at Grossmont College on February 4 at 7 PM in room 220. Through poetry, prose, storytelling and music, the Taco Shop Poets shout out their love of language, stress education and explore border issues and politics.
A performance by the group, filmed in downtown San Diego, is featured in the documentary, "Americanos," produced by Edward James Olmos. Their poetry explores the area we live in — the border — an area that is porous. Porous in our language, our culture. They talk about the changing faces of our neighborhoods. Their words go back and forth, making connections.
Star of the Sea
Latin jazz musicians Jaime Valle and Bob Magnusson are heating up San Diego's cool winter nights at the Star of the Sea restaurant every Thursday now through February from 5 to 8 p.m. An internationally-renowned jazz guitarist, Valle was voted local musician of the year in the San Diego Reader Best of 1999 poll. Magnusson, an active member of the faculty at the Musician's Institute in Hollywood, was named Jazz Player of the Year in 1993 by the San Diego Jazz Hall of Fame.
Restaurant patrons can experience the music of the talented duo in the recently remodeled Star Bar. The Star Bar opens daily at 4 p.m. for cocktails and appetizers and at 5:30 p.m. for dinner. Dinner reservations are suggested by calling 232-7408.
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