Contemporary Art Wins a Beachhead: The La Jolla School of Arts 1960-1964

The La Jolla School of Arts played a significant role in the acceptance of new modes of painting and sculpture in Southern California, winning a beachhead for contemporary art in the 1960s amongst a largely conservative community.

As part of the Art Center in La Jolla, now known as the Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego, the school was designed with ocean view studio-classrooms and emphasized the search for a personal contemporary aesthetic. During its short life, this cutting edge institution drew artists from all over the nation as students, educators and as artists-in-residence.

This exhibition focuses on the work of six respected artists who were all members of the School’s faculty and features the paintings of Don Dudley, Fred Holle, Sheldon Kirby and Guy Williams, along with the ceramics of Rhoda Lopez and the ceramics and paintings of Malcolm McClain. These artists represent the core of the School’s dynamic faculty, brought together by the Art Center during a pivotal time in its development as an institution devoted to contemporary art.

The exhibition will run from February 26-July 8, 2012.

Contemporary Art Wins a Beachhead: The La Jolla School of Arts 1960-1964 is guest curated by Dave Hampton and parallels the Getty’s Pacific Standard Time initiative to resurrect and document the history of art in Southern California from 1945-1980.

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.

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.

Scholastic Surf Series is the surfing contest for high school and middle school students

This round is for Middle School State Championship. Come see the young talents competing to be the best Middle School surfers on May 19-20, 2012 at South Harbor Jetty from 7:00am to 4:30pm.

For more information, please call (760) 439-0863 or visit http://www.surfsss.org/

The Oceanside Chamber of Commerce will bring the community and area residents together to provide a day of recognition to the U.S. armed forces – especially the Marines and Sailors based on Marine Corps Base Camp Joseph H. Pendleton

The Operation Appreciation event will take place on May 19, 2012 from 11:00am to 4:00pm at Oceanside Pier Amphitheater

This is a FREE event for thousands of active duty military and their family members to be treated to a day of free food, carnival rides and live entertainments from local bands. There will be children’s fun zone with carnival rides, inflatable jumps, rock climbing wall, kid’s crafts, face painting and the visit from the local characters like Shamu and Padre Pad Squad.

All Active Duty Military and their dependents must bring an Active Duty Military ID Card to get unlimited rides, activities, and a free lunch.

This event is open to the public. Wristbands are available for purchase for children’s rides at $10 per person. Entertainment and military displays are free to everyone.

For more information, please call Oceanside Chamber of Commerce at (760) 722-8336 or click http://www.oceansidechamber.com

All are invited to attend a Movie Matinee at Mission Branch Library to watch the classic film King Arthur and his Knights!

For more information please call 760-435-5600.

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.

California Surf Museum

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

Oceanside Museum of Art

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

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.

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.

Celebrate Memorial Day with the Veterans Association of North County with a patriotic ceremony and refreshments.

For more information on the Veterans Association of North County.