March 19, 1999
by Berenice Cisneros
WWII Through Russian Eyes Exhibition
Historic Balboa Park has been chosen as the only West Coast venue to showcase the exclusive premier of the WWII Through Russian Eyes exhibition, opening March 13.
The exhibition will be on display through July 4. More than 550 rare artifacts will be shown for the first time ever in this emotional and unique exhibition which details the history of WWII, from the signing of the Soviet non-aggression pact to the victory celebration in Red Square. The displays are in an extremely impactful immersion environment covering more than 20,000 square feet. To purchase tickets to this emotional and educational event call Ticket Master at 220-TIXS. For more information, visit the Web Site at www.wwiithroughrussianeyes.com.
The Titan of Jazz
Any concert by Sonny Rollins stands as living history. For nearly half a century, he has played music with the majesty of a Greek god, and today remains one of the few surviving icons from a golden era of jazz. The tenor of sax, Sonny Rollins will be at the California Center for the Arts, Escondido, Saturday, March 20 at 8 p.m.
Tickets are $27-$50 and are on sale now at the Center's ticket office, located at 340 N. Escondido Blvd., or by phone at 1-800-988-4253, or online at www.ticketmaster.com.
Clarinetist, Dimitri Ashkenazy Makes Debut
The San Diego Chamber Orchestra under the baton of Music Director and Conductor Donald Barra commemorating baseball, hot dogs, apple pie and Chevrolet in SDCO's next series of concerts entitled American Celebration at various venues throughout San Diego County, Sunday through Wednesday, March 21-24, 1999.
March 21 - California Center for the Arts, Escondido, 2p.m.
March 22 - Sherwood Auditorium in La Jolla at 700 Prospect St., 8p.m.
March 23 - Fairbanks Ranch Country Club, 15150 San Diegito Rd., 8p.m.
March 24 - 4th and B in downtown San Diego, 7p.m.
Single ticket prices range from $12 - $50, with discounts available for seniors and students. Subscription packages with pre-concert activities and dinner options are also available. For further information, call the San Diego Chamber Orchestra at (888) 848-7326, or visit our web site at sdco.org.
The Nature of Diamonds
No natural substance, perhaps nothing on earth, possesses the lure of diamonds, a mineral so extraordinary that for centuries it has inspired extravagant myths and yearning throughout the world. "The Nature of Diamonds," a blockbuster exhibition makes its West Coast premiere at the San Diego Natural History Museum in Balboa Park, March 27 through September 7, 1999.
The exhibition includes, the 407.48-carat Incomparable, the third largest cut-diamond in the world; an 18th Century necklace from the court of Catherine the Great; The Art of Cartier Collection, including an art deco shoulder brooch previously owned by Sir Elton John; The Pumpkin Diamond, the largest fancy orange diamond ever recorded; The Cullinan Blue necklace, created for Lady Annie Harding Cullinan, wife of Premier mine owner, Sir Thomas Cullinan; 260 naturally-colored diamonds of the Aurora Collection that illustrate the variety of fancy colors in diamonds; a stunning collection of historically important tiaras from the 19th and 29th centuries.
Visitors can experience the fascination of diamond in a walk-through mine tunnel, and a dramatic walk-in vault, where 16 cases of the most dazzling and rare objects are on view. Ticket prices are $12 for adults; $10 for seniors, $5 for children. The museum of open daily 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. For more information, call 232-3821, or visit our website at www.sdnhm.org.
Comic Opera
The San Diego Comic Opera will open its twentieth consecutive season with the local premiere of Johann Strauss' classic operetta, A Night in Venice. The operetta, set against the background of a Venetian Carnival in the eighteenth century, tells the story of a Casanova-like Duke and his ambitious court retainers.
A Night in Venice opens Friday, March 26 at 8 p.m. at the Casa del Prado Theater. Other performances take place Saturday, March 27 at 8 p.m.; Sunday, March 28 at 2 p.m.; Friday, April 2 at 8 p.m.; Saturday, April 3 at 2 p.m.; and Sunday, April 4 at 2 p.m. Ticket prices range from $16 - $22, children 6 to 12 are only $8. For further information call 239-8836.
Cirque Eloize Performs
The circus is coming to town! Cirque Eloize, that is, the five-year-old Canadian troupe uses the language of circus acts to portray the little joys and heartbreaks of life. Cirque Eloize will perform in "Excentricus" at 8 p.m. Saturday, March 27 at the Poway Center for the Performing Arts. Tickets are $28 for adults and $15 for children. For other information, call 748-0505.
Engelbert Humperdinck's Hansel and Gretel
German composer Engelbert Humperdinck's operatic version of the Grimm fairy tale Hansel and Gretel has mesmerized children and adults alike for more than a century. On Saturday, April 10, 1999 San Diego audiences will enjoy the musical mastery combined with a talented cast and the genius of acclaimed children's book illustrator and set designed Maurice Sendak.
Hansel and Gretel will be sung in English with super-titles projected above the stage. Performances are Saturday, April 10 at 7 p.m.; Tuesday, April 13 at 7 p.m.; Friday, April 16 at 8 p.m.; and Sunday, April 18 at 2 p.m. Tickets start at $31 and can be purchased by calling 220-TIXS.
HM Bark Endeavour to Re-Open
HM Bark Endeavour, the replica of Captain Cook's vessel of discovery, will re-open to the public for two weekends before departing for the final leg of her West Coast tour.
Endeavour will open Saturday and Sunday, March 20-21, and Friday-Sunday, March 26-28. Hours of visitation are 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Following her second weekend the ship will haul out at Campbell's Shipyard for repairs before departing for Northern California.
Walking on board Endeavour, visitors find food on the tables, uniforms spread out in the officer's quarters, hammocks still slung, and half-finished drawings in Cook's great cabin — all as it was in the 1700s. Trained tour guides stand their post throughout the ship to provide detailed information. In her current condition, visitors will have the rare opportunity to see a ship as she would have looked preparing for a world voyage two centuries ago. For this special exhibit, admission to the Maritime Museum will be temporarily raised from $5 to $12.50. For more information contact Lyn Dower at 223-9477, or the Maritime Museum at 234-9153.
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