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Cirque du Soleil returns to San Diego with its critically-acclaimed big top production Kooza. The newest Cirque show opens today for a limited engagement under the trademark blue-and-yellow Grand Chapiteau (big top) at Del Mar Fairgrounds in San Diego.
Kooza tells the story of The Innocent, a melancholy loner in search of his place in the world. Kooza is a return to the origins of Cirque du Soleil: It combines two circus traditions – acrobatic performance and the art of clowning. The show highlights the physical demands of human performance in all its splendor and fragility, presented in a colorful mélange that emphasizes bold slapstick humor.
“Kooza is about human connection and the world of duality, good and bad,” says the show’s writer and director David Shiner. “The tone is fun and funny, light and open. The show doesn’t take itself too seriously, but it’s very much about ideas, too.” Read more
Cirque du Soleil – KOOZA comes to San Diego
Photo from 'Valdiney Pimenta' via Flickr
Experience the unforgettable magic and mystery of human acrobatics in the colorful kingdom that is Cirque du Soleil. Get ready, because the electrifying visual world of performance is coming to San Diego this week. Cirque du Soleil’s spectacular KOOZA begins this Thursday, February 25th, at 8 p.m. at the Del Mar Fairgrounds.
KOOZA tells the story of a downhearted loner who searches for his place in the world. On his journey, he discovers an interesting array of characters, from the King to the trickster to the obnoxious tourist.
The show combines the two origins of Cirque du Soleil—acrobatic performance and the art of clowning. KOOZA presents the marvel and brilliance of the human body and its abilities in a “colorful mélange that emphasizes bold slapstick humor.” Read more
Padres FanFest Returns to PETCO Park
Photo from SD Dirk via Flickr
Baseball season is starting to heat up as we are a week away from catchers and pitchers reporting to camp. With a busy off season, the Padres have added new faces in new places and fans had a chance last Saturday to interact and get to know some of them.
The event was a great opportunity for the nearly 12,000 people in attendance. No doubt the beautiful San Diego weather played a role in the numbers.
FanFest was a chance for kids young and old to experience what it’s like to be a Major League baseball player while meeting new and returning Padres, alumni and broadcasters. Read more
Black History Month in San Diego – Kuumba Fest
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Since its inception in 1925, Black History Month has helped bolster the recognition of African American contribution to society. The intimate ties between San Diego and its involvement in black history continue to have a lasting impact (read more here from the SD Historical Society), demonstrated by the plethora of San Diego events held in the honor of Black History Month.
This February will mark the 18th anniversary of Kuumba Fest: Black to Greatness, Mind Body & Spirit. It will be the culmination of the traditional 28 days of festivities, celebrating African American history, community achievements, and culture.
Originally began as an event to culturally empower and educate the San Diego youth, Kuumba (creativity in Swahili) Fest grew into an annual arts & culture festival open to the community celebrating positive images, challenges, and spiritual awakening. Read more
Experience Culture and Cocktails at the San Diego Museum of Art
Calder Brooch - Courtesy Photo SDMA
The San Diego Museum of Art (SDMA) is once again proving that art and cocktails do mix by hosting their popular sundown series, Culture and Cocktails this Thursday from 6-9pm. Combining art with refreshing cocktails has proven to be a formula that appeals to art lovers as well as those looking for a new or different venue in which to imbibe their favorite cocktail.
This month’s event will spotlight the works of famed sculptor and modernist, Alexander Calder. The Calder Jewelry exhibition showcases 90 works of art that include necklaces, bracelets, brooches, earrings and tiaras. These beautiful pieces all demonstrate Calder’s love of abstraction and his unique mastery of this wearable art form.
“Calder’s jewelry pieces are exquisite demonstrations of this major artist’s contributions to the history of art, which should not be missed,” said Derrick R. Cartwright, SDMA’s executive director. “SDMA is honored to serve as the exclusive West Coast location for two landmark exhibitions of such popular appeal and intellectual significance, first with Richard Avedon: Portraits of Power and now Calder Jewelry,” said Cartwright. “By bringing work of this caliber to San Diego, SDMA affirms the city’s place as a top art destination in the U.S.”
During Culture and Cocktails, patrons will have the opportunity to browse the famous Calder collection, listen to DJ Urban Renewal Projekt and enjoy some refreshing cocktails. Purchase your ticket today and experience a little culture with your next cocktail at SDMA.
Culture and Cocktails
Thursday, December 10, 2009 from 6:00–9:00 p.m.
at the San Diego Museum of Art
1450 El Prado, Balboa Park
619-232-7931
Free for members / $15 non-members
Tickets available online through Ticketmaster
