July 16, 1999
by Berenice Cisneros
Free Ship Tours
The tall ship "Californian" and the "Pilgrim of Newport" will be open for free public tours at Chula Vista Yacht Harbor from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on July 17. Both ships also will be participating in several on-the-water activities with a number of international tall ships in San Diego Bay during the second week of July.
In addition to the open house in Chula Vista, four other Class B ships and six Class A ships will be joining for an on-the-water parade and simulated gun battles on the afternoons of July 15, 16, 17 and 18 in San Diego Bay. The open house parade and battle sails are part of several statewide celebrations kicking off California's gold discovery and statehood sesquicentennial.
"Reggae On The Hill"
On Sunday, July 18, the City of San Diego Park and Recreation Department's Linda Vista Recreation Center located on 7064 Levant Street will host a free concert for people of all ages. This event, sponsored by the Linda Vista Recreation Council, will offer performances by local musicians and dancers, food and vendor booths, games for children and more. The fun will begin at noon and end at 7 p.m.
Region's Grandest Surfing Monument
A special dedication ceremony at 2 p.m., will feature remarks by local officials, appearances by legendary surfers who made Imperial Beach a birthplace of big-wave surfing in the 1940's, and the dedication of Pier Plaza in honor of former Imperial Beach Port Commissioner Mel Portwood.
On Sunday, July 18, from 1-5 p.m. the Port of San Diego will present, free to the public, the Pier Plaza Extravaganza to celebrate both the re-opening of the newly expanded Pier Plaza and Imperial Beach's 43rd birthday. On tap will be a variety of special events and activities designed to whet the appetites of everyone, from seasoned surfers and art lovers to youngsters and families.
Vanishing Point
Brazilian-born artist Valeska Soares creates environments that deal with the dichotomies of space and intellect through bodily sensations. Currently based in New York, Soares has worked with a fascinating array of materials over the past decade, including wax, perfume, and flowers, that both elicit the senses and evoke buried memories. Valeska Soares: Vanishing point, on view at MCA Downtown beginning July 25, takes its title from Soares' recent sculptural installation, Vanishing Point, one of the two major installations featured in the exhibition.
Vanishing Point is composed of fifteen stainless steel containers arranged on the floor in a maze-like composition. Each container is filled to the rim with an amber-colored solution of oil and perfume. With time, the perfume evaporates and the space becomes enveloped by an into-xicatingly rich smell.
This exhibition was organized by MCA Senior Curator Elizabeth Armstrong. At 7:30 p.m. on July 24 at MCA Downtown, the artist and Brazilian curator and art critic, Ivo Mesquita, will present a dialogue on the work.
"Jane Eyre"
Theater talents from around the world convened at La Jolla Playhouse in San Diego, for rehearsals of the American premiere of Jane Eyre, a new musical, opening from July 13 through August 29 at La Jolla Playhouse.
Set in the early 19th century England, Jane Eyre tells of the deep love an impoverished governess, Jane Eyre, has for her dark, mysterious employer. Jane Eyre is a spirited and independent woman who wins not only love but discovers herself by breaking free of the rigid social system of 19th century England. For tickets or additional information, call 550-1010.
"The Spirits of Havana"
WorldBeat Productions is proud to present "The Spirits of Havana" as part of the "Year of the Orishas / African Spirits in America". The Yoruba People of West Africa (Nigeria and Benin) were brought to America as part of the slave trade and their descendents are found in Cuba as well as Brazil, Haiti, Trinidad and Puerto Rico. Along with their bodies being brought for sale into a life of misery, they also brought their souls and religion.
The workshops will cover all aspects of Afro-Cuban Jazz with a special focus on rhythm. They will begin by performing a classic Afro-Cuban piece and taking it apart to show the role that each instrument plays in the group sound. A question period will follow and the final phase of the workshop will be a (jam session) featuring the workshop participants. For more information and tickets, call 230-1190.
The Double Life of Ernesto Gomez Gomez
On Monday, July 26, the San Diego Public Library and Point of View, the acclaimed independent non-fiction PBS film series, will present a contemporary film that shows what happens to families who are willing to sacrifice everything for their beliefs. This film uniquely blends forms to tell the singular story of a son of Puerto Rican revolutionaries, his mother in prison, his father in exile - sent as a baby to Mexico to be raised in safety and anonymity. The film begins at 2 p.m. and is free to the public.
Circus Show
A family dependent on machines for entertainment realizes its own entertaining potential in Make-A-Circus' new show, "When Zucchinis Fly", in a free performance on July 27 at 12 noon in Voyager Park, located at 1178 East J. Street in Chula Vista. This audience participation circus includes a free professional plus circus workshops in juggling, acrobatics, stilt walking or clowing for youngsters, and a third act that lets the kids be the stars.
"When Zucchinis Fly" begins with a family very dependent on the power of technology for entertainment before the children get the idea hat they can put on the show. Their remote control becomes a want, converting them and their family into circus entertainers who clown, juggle, and fly through the air. Make-A-Circus strives to teach kids about the joys of expressing themselves through performing arts and working within a group while boost self esteem. After watching the performance, the public can take part in workshops, where they practice the art of juggling, acrobatics, stilt walking or clowning. For more information, call 415-242-1414 or visit the website at www.makeacircus.org.
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