October 1, 1999
by Berenice Cisneros
"October Comedy Bash"
Featuring three of the hottest comedians in stand-up, starring Harland Williams (Rocket Man; Something about Mary; Down Periscope and soon to be released "Dogg Park with Janeane Garofalo) and Jamie Ken-nedy (Scream I & II, Enemy of the State and newly released Bowfinger starring Eddie Murphy), and hosted by San Diego's own funny man Mike Sisco (La Jolla Comedy Show). Friday, October 1st at the 4th & B Concert Hall, doors will open at 7 pm - showtime is at 8pm. Ticket available at 4th & B (231-4343).
Balboa Park's Millennium Celebration
Tickets are now on sale to the party of a lifetime — the New Year's Eve extravaganza to welcome in the new millennium. Admission tickets are $25. Tickets for this adults-only party provide access to all Park museums from 6:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m. "Parties within the Party" tickets are also available and range from $50 for "Swing-time 2000," $75 for the "Masquerade Ball," to $199.99 for an elegant black tie gala dinner dance. Tickets for any of the "Parties within the Party" include access to the Prado area activities. The Exposition 2000 celebration continues on Saturday, New Year's Day, with an emphasis on "Family Day," and on Sunday, January 2000, "International Day" will showcase San Diego's rich cultural diversity with performances and hands-on activities for families and children.
San Dieguito Concert
A Free Inaugural Concert will be performed on Saturday, October 2, 1999 by the San Dieguito Chamber Orchestra in the Shulman Auditorium of the new Carlsbad City Library. The free concert celebrates the opening of the Library, the Auditorium and the William D. Cannon Art Gallery, all located at 1775 Dove Lane.
The concert features trumpet soloist John Wilds and works by Mozart, Grieg and Tartini conducted by the Chamber Orchestra's Music Director, Warren Gref. Tickets may be obtained in advance at the Library Information Desk or at the William D. Cannon Art Gallery. The concert begins at 7:30 p.m. For more information, call (760) 434-2920 or (760) 752-5078.
"Mudfest `99"
Ceramics Artist of San Diego and the San Diego Potters' Guild are hosting Mud-fest `99 on Saturday, October 2nd from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Balboa Park at the east end of Del Prado. This event will provide a day of clay fun and games for everyone. This is a wonderful opportunity to meet local potters and support at in your community. Proceeds from entry fees and donations will be used to provide clay Scholarships and establish MUDFEST as an annual event. For more information, please call 492-9788.
Short Trip Home
The La Jolla Chamber Music Society is proud to present the renowned bassist, composer and Grammy-Award winner Edgar Meyer and a quartet of seasoned musicians for a Short Trip Home concert on Saturday, October 2 at 7:30 at the University of California San Diego's Mandeville Center. A Short Trip Home featuring Joshua Bell and Edgar Mayer with San Bush and Mike Marshall, shatters musical genres - combining elements of bluegrass, folk and classical music. This concert is an exhilarating musical journey, which boldly obliterates the boundaries between classical, world, jazz and American traditional music. For tickets to this event or to all series, information, or to receive a free brochure, call 459-3728.
Dionne Warwick to Perform in San Diego
One of the recording industry's most valued members, Dionne Warwick, will join a host of performers and the San Diego Symphony Orchestra for "We Can Get There," a concert to benefit AIDS Walk San Diego. The concert, to be held Sunday, October 3, at Copley Symphony Hall, will mark the 10th anniversary of AIDS Walk San Diego as the largest single-day fundraiser, providing funding to HIV and AIDS service providers in San Diego county.
Free Community Festival
Join Paradise Valley Hospital
in celebrating their 95 years of community service. Make plans
to attend a FREE community festival on Sunday, October 3 from
12 noon - 4 p.m. This event offers ethnic food and beverages,
National City's own music group "The Sleepwalkers,"
ethnic dance presentations, health information, screenings, hospital
tours, raffle prizes and much more. For more information, please
call 470-4784.
36th Annual Cabrillo Festival
Join hundreds of San Diegans and visitors for the 36th Annual Cabrillo Festival, Sunday, October 3, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Journey back in time to commemorate the life and explorations of Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo, the first European to set foot on the West Coast of the U.S. Enjoy music, dancing and foods of Mexico, Portugal, Spain and Native Americans. For more information contact Stephanie Campbell 274-4338 or Anita Paul 263-0587.
The Lemon Grove Incident
Join us for an Award Winning Film about events surrounding a successful school desegregation suit on Sunday, October 3, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Central Library, located at 820 E Street in the 3rd floor auditorium. Dr. Richard Griswold del Castillo, of the Department of Chicana and Chicano Studies at San Diego State University will facilitate a discussion after the film. For more information, call 236-5847.
"Milonga Boulevard"
Descend into the suave and sexy world of authentic Argentine tango with Nueva Compañia Tangueros' productions of Milonga Boulevard at the California Center for the Arts, Escondido on Fri., Oct. 8 at 8 p.m. Featuring the Orquesta Color Tan-go, the five pairs of tango dancers execute fiery mores with breathtaking precision. The company transports the audience to an Argentinian ballroom where the best dancers gather to dance in Buenos Aires. Ticket prices range from $22 - $47. For more information, call 1-800-988-4253.
Las Super Estrellas de Telenovela
Durante los días 2 y 3 de octubre, en honor a la celebración anual del Mes de la Herencia Latina y el Festival de Los Angeles, Universal Studios Hollywood, en colaboración con KMEX-TV, contará con la presencia de cuatro de las estrellas de telenovela más importantes y exitosas del momento. A lo largo de estos dos días, Kate del Castillo ("La Mentira"), Gabriela Spanic ("La Usurpadora"), Pablo Montero ("Vivo por Elena") y Ernesto Laguardia ("Desencuentro") estarán a disposición del público en el Teatro Panasonic de Universal Studios. Por tiempo limitado, Universal Studios Hollywood vuelve a ofrecer a los residentes del sur de California el ya popular "Pase Familiar", que por $88 dólares permite la admisión al parque a cuatro personas, con un máximo de dos adultos.
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