Arts Scene 2019 Fall Season

2019 FALL SEASON October – December

Carlsbad Arts Scene

Featuring over a dozen

FREE ARTS EVENTS

CULTURAL ARTS OFFICE The City of Carlsbad’s historic support of arts and culture as a core value led to the establishment of its Cultural Arts Office in 1986 as part of the city’s investment in the visual and performing arts. Its programs include a robust series of concerts, exhibitions, special events, arts education opportunities and public art installations. The Cultural Arts Office strives to enhance the vitality of the city and the quality of life for all residents by supporting an environment where arts and cultural organizations thrive, and people of all ages enjoy opportunities for creative expression and lifelong learning.

MESSAGE FROM THE CULTURAL ARTS MANAGER The fall arts season coincides with October as National Arts & Humanities Month (NAHM), a coast-to-coast collective recognition of the importance of culture in America. NAHM was launched by Americans for the Arts and national arts partners as a month-long celebration with the goals of:

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FOCUSING on the arts at local, state and national levels;

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ENCOURAGING individuals and organizations to participate in the arts;

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ALLOWING governments and businesses to show their support of the arts; and

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RAISING public awareness about the role the arts and humanities play in our communities and lives.

With the acceptance of the Arts & Culture Master Plan last year, the City of Carlsbad has affirmed its support for the arts as an integral part of daily life and a key component to enhancing the quality of life for all residents. This ten-year plan supports a new vision and is embodied in specific initiatives and programs including a guest artist residency that brings Ken Waldman, Alaska’s fiddler poet, to Carlsbad for a week this October.

Most importantly, this arts programming is designed to celebrate local talent and showcase a notable array of gifted performers, musicians and artists from the region and across the nation. Please join us to experience the arts – free, live and together! Curtain up!

Richard Schultz, MFA City of Carlsbad Cultural Arts Manager

Events in teal are in recognition of October as National Arts and Humanities Month.

All programs are free to attend, and seating for programs in the Schulman Auditorium is first come, first served. Any “saved seats” will need to be released five minutes to curtain time. So, please plan to arrive early.

PERFORMING ARTS GUEST ARTIST RESIDENCY

Oct. 8 – 12, throughout Carlsbad

Artist in Residence: Ken Waldman, Alaska’s Fiddler Poet Ken Waldman has drawn on his 30 years in Alaska to produce poems, stories and fiddle tunes that combine into a performance uniquely his. A former college professor, poet and writer, recording artist, touring fiddler and teaching artist, Ken will bring his artistry to Carlsbad through a variety of programs throughout Carlsbad. This residency is presented in conjunction with the exhibit Ansel Adams: Early Works, exhibiting at the William D. Cannon Gallery Sept. 22 through Dec. 1. Visit www.carlsbadca.gov/arts for details.

FRONT ROW FRIDAYS On the second Friday of each month take a journey through different genres in the performing arts! Enjoy a performance from top talent from the region and beyond with artists offering insights into their world during these engaging, free events.

Ken Waldman & The Secret Visitors, featuring Bill Bradbury Friday, Oct. 11, 7 p.m.

Ken Waldman, Alaskan fiddler and poet, has released nine CDs that mix old-time Appalachian-style string-band music with original poetry. Since 1995 he’s toured full-time, performing at some of the nation’s leading universities, festivals, arts centers, and clubs. Come see him in Carlsbad. Accompanists include CSUSM Music Professor, Bill Bradbury.

The Corvelles Friday, Nov. 8, 7 p.m.

Flashback to the 1960s and the musical heyday of girl groups with The Corvelles, a high energy show band featuring three girls up front with a full rhythm section and horns. Together, they provide a dynamic Motown revue that includes songs from your favorite girl groups such as The Shirelles, Martha Reeves and The Vandellas and The Supremes. The Corvelles show is a sensation, recalling a special time in popular music.

Missy Andersen & Her One Man Band Friday, Dec. 13, 7 p.m.

Missy Andersen and her accompanist/husband, Heine Andersen, love what they do. Keeping a heavy touring schedule, this tenacious twosome showcases the couple’s individual and combined talents. In the absence of other instruments, listeners find a greater appreciation for Missy’s gospel-tinged vocals and Heine’s Blues & Americana-inspired guitar work.

STARRING ARTISTS: AN INTERVIEW AND PERFORMANCE SERIES Journey through the minds and lives of performing artists with the Starring Artists. At each session, participants will gain insight into what makes artists tick, how they choose their repertoire and what drives them to pursue their chosen field. Nina Garin, editor of the San Diego Union Tribune’s Pacific Magazine, interviews the artists, followed by an audience question and answer session and a live performance.

A Tribute to Paul Robeson with Michael Paul Smith Saturday, Oct. 5, 7 p.m.

Michael Paul Smith’s One Man Show, A Tribute to Paul Robeson, features dramatic spoken word and the performance of songs from Paul Robeson’s career, including Old Man River. Michael captures the incredible story of the civil rights icon, attorney, football star and worldwide concert artist and actor.

Image on left: Paul Robeson, actor

CINEMATIC ARTS SPOTLIGHT ON CLASSIC CINEMA The Boy Friend Sunday, Oct. 27, 1:30 p.m.

Comedy, Musical, Romance (1971, G, 2h 17m) This 1971 British-American musical comedy, directed by Ken Russell and starring Golden Globe-winner Twiggy, Christopher Gable and Tommy Tune, garnered both rave and less than enthusiastic reviews by critics and audiences alike. Nominated for an Oscar for its music, you decide if this interpretation of the Broadway hit and homage to Busby Berkley musicals is a cinematic classic or best-forgotten dud. Cultural Arts Manager Richard Schultz, Foreign Film Fridays Curator Karen McGuire and Librarian and film buff Maile McKeon host this special event including movie trivia.

FOREIGN FILM FRIDAYS The City of Carlsbad’s popular series is celebrating its fifth year with selections that have been recognized by critics as representing some of the finest cinema from across the globe. Films are screened in their original language with English subtitles at 4 and 7 p.m. Seating is limited and first come, first served. Admission is free.

Becoming Astrid Oct. 4 (Sweden, Biography, NR, 2018) 2h 3m Biopic of Swedish writer Astrid Lindgren, the author of numerous children’s books and creator of Pippi Longstocking.

Everybody Knows

Oct. 18

(Spain, Mystery, Drama, R, 2018) 2h 13m Featuring Javier Bardem and Penelope Cruz, a wedding outside Madrid is upset by unexpected events.

Woman at War

Nov. 1

(Iceland, Action, Drama, NR, 2018) 1h 41m Halla, a woman in her forties, declares war on the local aluminum industry to prevent it from disfiguring her country.

Coming Home

Nov. 15

(China, Drama, PG-13, 2014) 1h 49m Lu and Feng are a devoted couple forced to separate when Lu is sent to a labor camp during the Cultural Revolution.

Once

Dec. 6

(Ireland, Musical, R, 2007) 1h 26m A modern-day musical about a singer/ songwriter and an immigrant and their eventful week in Dublin, as they write, rehearse and record songs that tell their love story.

VISUAL ARTS WILLIAM D. CANNON GALLERY Ansel Adams: Early Works Sept. 22 – Dec. 1 Intimate master prints from the 1920s through the 1950s depict Adams’ transition from pictorialism to straight photography and provide a fresh look at this legendary master of the American landscape. Presenting 42 photographs, several singular examples are included in this exhibition, including an extraordinary rare print of Moonrise, Hernandez, NM, 1941, and Clearing Winter Story, 1938, Adams’ most celebrated Yosemite view.

Traveled by Art2art Traveling Exhibition Service.

2020 Invitational Dec. 15 – Feb. 8, 2020

Reception: Saturday, Dec. 14, 5 p.m.

More than 500 artists have appeared in the Cannon Art Gallery Juried Biennial exhibitions. In the alternative years, the Invitational showcases the work of artists from the preceding Biennial. This year, we are presenting work from local artists Sue DeWulf, Juan Flores, Alison Haley Paul, Annalise Neil and Vicki Walsh.

Image on right: Mount Williamson, the Sierra Nevada from Manzanar, California,1944 Photograph by Ansel Adams

Collection Center for Creative Photography, University of Arizona

©The Ansel Adams Publishing Rights Trust

ARTS EDUCATION PROGRAMS FAMILY OPEN STUDIOS These free art-making workshops are designed for the whole family in conjunction with exhibitions at the William D. Cannon Art Gallery and at local community events.

Exhibit: Ansel Adams: Early Works Date: Oct. 12 Time: 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Where: Carlsbad City Library complex Cost: Free, all materials and workspace are provided Tour the newest exhibit of Ansel Adams: Early Works in the Cannon Gallery and then join Family Open Studios outside to create a monochromatic landscape inspired by Ansel Adams’ magnificent original photographs.

Alaskan fiddler and poet Ken Waldman is the special guest artist for this Family Open Studios. Ken will work with young artists to add poetry to their works of art, and perform on the fiddle and recite poetry in the Cannon Gallery at noon and 1 p.m.

Community Event: Fall Carlsbad Village Street Faire Date: Nov. 3 Time: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Where: Carlsbad Village Cost: Free Organized by the Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce, the Carlsbad Village Faire, features more than 750 unique vendors with a little of everything: arts & crafts, antiques, unique clothing, items from around the world and Family Open Studios! Join in on the fun and make a Carlsbad themed art project with your friends and family members. All ages welcome.

Community Event: Day of the Dead This Family Open Studios event is a partnership with the Parks & Rec Department and Leo Carrillo Ranch.

Date: Nov. 3 Time: 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Where: Leo Carrillo Ranch Historic Park Cost: Free Explore the Leo Carrillo Ranch Historic Park with family and friends and participate in a Day of the Dead art project related to this festive Mexican holiday to celebrate local cultural heritage.

Three-Part Art Exhibit: Exhibition Dates: Three-Part Art Dates:

Ansel Adams: Early Works Sept. 22 – Dec. 1 Mondays – Wednesdays, and select Thursdays, Oct. 7 – Nov. 20

Online Registration for Carlsbad Unified School District schools based on availability.

For teachers and students, this is an opportunity to learn about a master American photographer and be inspired by his work while thinking about and making art. Ansel Adams’ photographic themes create connections to California History and English Language Arts curriculum.

Special Opportunity Three-Part Art on Oct. 10 & 11 City of Carlsbad Cultural Arts Guest Artist Ken Waldman will participate in special sessions. Hailing from beautiful Alaska, prolific fiddler and published poet Ken Waldman has been providing educational programming for over 25 years in more than 33 states. Students will enjoy an interactive tour of the Cannon Art Gallery and then engage with Ken Waldman as he leads students through writing exercises and fiddle music themed in conjunction with the exhibit Ansel Adams: Early Works. This experience can be adapted for any age.

Leo Carrillo California History & Art Program A partnership with the Parks & Rec Department School Program Dates: October 2019 – March 2020 Registration for Carlsbad Unified School District schools based on availability.

Set at the scenic Leo Carrillo Ranch Historic Park, this program has been created to introduce students to an appreciation for art, a unique Carlsbad historical site and a cultural icon. This free program is offered to fourth grade students on a first-come, first-served basis for specific dates from 9 to 11:30 a.m. and will reach program objectives through the following program activities: • Pre-visit information and videos for classroom teachers • Exciting field trip and guided tour of the historic rancho • Hands-on art project inspired by the beautiful grounds and the cultural heritage of the Leo Carrillo Historic Park For more information: https://www.carlsbadca.gov/services/depts/parks/facilities/south/carrillo/history.asp

www.carlsbadca.gov/arts

Carlsbad City (Dove) Library William D. Cannon Art Gallery Ruby G. Schulman Auditorium Cultural Arts Office 1775 Dove Lane 760-602-2090

Cultural Arts Office 1775 Dove Lane Carlsbad, CA 92011

Arts Programs are made possible in part by the Carlsbad Friends of the Arts and the Carlsbad Library and Arts Foundation’s Robert H. Gartner Cultural Endowment Fund.

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