May 17, 2012
Sunset Market
The Sunset Market is a fun evening experience presented in a safe, family friendly atmosphere. Enjoy live entertainment, a children’s area, and a tempting selection of hot foods – stay and eat dinner!
The Certified Farmers Market section features farm fresh produce and floral items plus a myriad of gourmet food items to take home. Shop from over 100 juried arts and crafts vendors. This is the place locals meet to dine and shop!
Thursday evenings from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm at the corner of Coast Hwy and Pier View Way.
Farmers Market
Mingle with the locals and experience Southern California’s cornucopia of fresh produce and flowers. Enjoy ocean views as you browse the selection of gourmet baked goods, fresh seafood, plus arts and crafts. Eat lunch at the food court.
Thursday mornings 9:00 am to 1:00 pm at the corner of Coast Hwy and Pier View Way.
May 15, 2012
Free Museum Tuesday!
Explore 2 fabulous Oceanside museums for FREE every Tuesday in 2012! Take in the beautiful art and unique culture at the California Surf Museum and the Oceanside Museum of Art- just walking distance from one another.
Make an afternoon of it! Park in downtown Oceanside, grab a cup of coffee, visit the museums, stop for lunch and maybe take a walk on the Oceanside Pier. What a perfect way to spend your Tuesday.
The California Surf Museum offers FREE admission every Tuesday as a way to give back to the community and spread the spirit of “Aloha” (Hawaiian language meaning affection, peace and compassion).
312 Pier View Way
Oceanside, CA 92054
The Oceanside Museum of Art announces FREE Tuesdays in 2012! Thanks to the support of the Oceanside Charitable Foundation, OMA is delighted to offer free admission every Tuesday from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. for the entire year.
704 Pier View Way
Oceanside, CA 92054
Liquid Capture: Masters of Underwater Photography
Don’t miss the Liquid Capture: Masters of Underwater Photography exhibit on display at the Oceanside Museum of Art from April 28, 2012- June 17, 2012.
Faced with constant challenges such as the absorption of light by water, distortion and light-reflecting particles, water pressure and an often monochromatic environment, underwater photography remains one of the most difficult forms of photography. The Oceanside Museum of Art celebrates this challenging medium with Liquid Capture: Masters of Underwater Photography, providing visitors a glimpse inside the vibrant ecosystems that lie beneath the ocean surface. This juried exhibition, organized by renowned photographer Lee Peterson, features 49 works by 25 different artists from around the world. The work on view invites viewers to take a fish’s view of the vast ocean, which has only been 3% explored underwater, and experience diverse life forms such as sea anemones, urchins, manta rays, sea squids and pygmy seahorses.
Learn more about the Oceanside Museum of Art.
May 13, 2012
Flower Fields at Carlsbad Ranch
For the first time in over 15 years, The Flower Fields at Carlsbad Ranch® has changed its color pattern- expect to be amazed! The 50 acres of Giant Tecolote Ranunculus flowers will cascade down the hillside in a spectacular display of colors sure to take your breath away.
The Flower Fields are only in bloom six to eight weeks each year – this year from March 1 through May 13, 2012. While you are there, don’t miss the great activities and great events!
The 2012 calendar of events includes:
- March 31- Once Upon a Garden
- April 01- Kid’s Day
- April 7- Strawberry and Flower Fields Forever
- April 8 – Easter Sunrise Service
- April 14 – Bluegrass Day
- April 15 – Canon Photography Workshop
- April 21 – Red Hatter’s Rendezvous
- April 23 – Blues Day
- May 12 – Bonsai Show and Sale
- May 13 – Mother’s Day Celebration
Hours: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., daily beginning March 1, 2012
Amenities: Free parking, restroom facilities and accessibility for people with disabilities
Admission:$11 for adults, $10 for seniors and $6 for children. Season passes and group tours are also available.
For more information please call (760) 431-0352 or visit www.theflowerfields.com
May 12, 2012
Cruisin’ Califas: The Art of Lowriding
Celebrate the exhibition opening of Cruisin’ Califas: The Art of Lowriding with a preview reception on May 12, 2012 from 5-7pm at the Oceanside Museum of Art.
The reception is complimentary for Oceanside Musuem of Art (OMA) members and $10 for non-members.
The personalized automobiles known as “Lowriders,” are part of a subculture whose aesthetic tendencies cross over into the world of fine art. Lowrider describes a car that is typically customized with a hydraulic setup to be low to the ground, with an elaborate paint job, striking chrome features and uniquely designed upholstery. But this term reaches beyond cars, and has become a cultural phenomenon and way of life for many people.
Today Lowrider culture can be seen not only in cars and motorcycles, but also in sculptures, photography and paintings as a way for people to express their individuality and cultural pride. This exhibition will feature a display of full-size cars, motorcycles and bicycles that have been created in the Lowrider style. Accompanying the vehicles will be paintings and sculptures made by the vehicle designers and owners and other prominent artists influenced by Lowrider culture in their artwork.
More information about the Oceanside Museum of Art.
Oceanside Heritage Day Fundraiser
Celebrate the past, present and future of North County’s crown jewel, Oceanside!
Enjoy a day of family friendly fun with food, music and fun for everyone!
Admission: Adults $5 and Children $1
Proceeds from this event will benefit the Friends of Oceanside’s Parks (OPARC)
*Free Parking behind Mission San Luis Rey
May 10, 2012
Sunset Market
The Sunset Market is a fun evening experience presented in a safe, family friendly atmosphere. Enjoy live entertainment, a children’s area, and a tempting selection of hot foods – stay and eat dinner!
The Certified Farmers Market section features farm fresh produce and floral items plus a myriad of gourmet food items to take home. Shop from over 100 juried arts and crafts vendors. This is the place locals meet to dine and shop!
Thursday evenings from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm at the corner of Coast Hwy and Pier View Way.
Farmers Market
Mingle with the locals and experience Southern California’s cornucopia of fresh produce and flowers. Enjoy ocean views as you browse the selection of gourmet baked goods, fresh seafood, plus arts and crafts. Eat lunch at the food court.
Thursday mornings 9:00 am to 1:00 pm at the corner of Coast Hwy and Pier View Way.
May 8, 2012
Free Museum Tuesday!
Explore 2 fabulous Oceanside museums for FREE every Tuesday in 2012! Take in the beautiful art and unique culture at the California Surf Museum and the Oceanside Museum of Art- just walking distance from one another.
Make an afternoon of it! Park in downtown Oceanside, grab a cup of coffee, visit the museums, stop for lunch and maybe take a walk on the Oceanside Pier. What a perfect way to spend your Tuesday.
The California Surf Museum offers FREE admission every Tuesday as a way to give back to the community and spread the spirit of “Aloha” (Hawaiian language meaning affection, peace and compassion).
312 Pier View Way
Oceanside, CA 92054
The Oceanside Museum of Art announces FREE Tuesdays in 2012! Thanks to the support of the Oceanside Charitable Foundation, OMA is delighted to offer free admission every Tuesday from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. for the entire year.
704 Pier View Way
Oceanside, CA 92054
