JULY CONTINUED
ONGOING
2nd Saturday Arts Activities Every 2nd Saturday of the month there are new exhibitions and opening receptions all along Grand Avenue in Historic Downtown Escondido. Visitors will find hundreds of contemporary artworks by local, regional, and international artists. It’s a great night out with all of the galleries and restaurants open late! 2nd Saturday Arts also includes free tours of Queen Califia’s Magical Circle in Kit Carson Park from 9am to Noon and family Arts Activities at the California Center for the Arts, Escondido from 10am to Noon.
Paul Normansell
EVENTS
ALL WEEK
For more Arts info, Events, and Dining, go to VisitEscondido.com
DALEY RANCH GUIDED HIKES With trails for beginning to advanced, exploring Daley Ranch on foot is family-friendly. Go to visitescondido.com for the monthly naturalist-guided hikes schedule.
SUNDAYS STUDIO ARTISTS GROUP SHOW “SUPERHEROES, GRAPHIC NOVELS, AND POP CULTURE”
ArtHatch / Distinction Gallery Opening Reception: Saturday, July 11, 6-10pm Exhibit: July 11-August 1 Group Exhibition featuring the art of Local San Diego artists within the ArtHatch community. (760) 781-5779, distinctionart.com
ART RECEIVING: SMALL IMAGE EXHIBIT ESCONDIDO MUNICIPAL GALLERY
July 19 & 20, 11am-2pm Local artists are invited to submit one piece of their original 2D & 3D work into the Small Image exhibition, opening August of 2015. Non-juried exhibition. (760) 480-4101, escondidoarts.org
MONDAYS
ESCONDIDO WALKING TOUR
Old Escondido East Tuesday, July 21, 6pm Meet at the SE corner of Broadway and Grand Ave. for a free 75-90 minute walking tour of historic Escondido sites with a guide and lots of fun! (760) 743-8207, escondidohistory.org
ART GALLERY OPEN HOUSE
Art 120 Grand Gallery Saturday, July 11, 5-8pm Come see us during 2nd Saturday Art Walk and see new, contemporary works by local artists Michael Steirnagle and Sharon Feingold and enjoy art demonstrations. (760) 712-2424, steirnagle.com, sharonfeingold.me
EFFICIENT & DELICIOUS - HOME COOKING CLASSES RES-Q FOODS
Saturday, July 18, 10am-1pm In one morning, you will learn how to prepare such delicious items as roasted chicken, chili, burritos, bean dip, turkey loaf, meatballs, pasta, rice and vegetables. (760) 738-4200, resqfoods.com
POETRY READINGS Escondido Municipal Gallery First Sundays, 11:30am-3pm FREE ADMISSION Presented by the Poet’s Inc North County. Relax and enjoy poetry readings by featured poets with open readings available. (760) 480-4101, escondidoarts.org
DISNEY’S ALADDIN JR.
Maxine Theater, Valley Center July 23-26, 2 & 7pm A Broadway Theatre Arts Academy presentation, Disney’s Aladdin Junior brings the famous movie to life on stage, in an abridged fashion, suitable for young performers. (760) 888-1989, btaakids.org
INTERNATIONAL AEROBIC GYMNASTICS CHAMPIONSHIP
Harrah’s Resort SoCal Tue-Fri, July 28-31, various times 300 of the world’s fittest athletes from 20 nations will vie for the top honors in one of the world’s most revered aerobic gymnastics championships. (323) 850-3777 sportaerobics-nac.com
ART CLASS EXPERIENCE! Stephen Fishwick’s Fine Art Collection Every 1st & 3rd Monday, 5:30-7:30pm Join us for an exciting opportunity to create your own masterpiece! Our Artists will lead you through a one of a kind instruction with a focus on individuality and creativity. Experience art like you never have before! (619) 326-8081, stephenfishwick.com
TUESDAYS FESTIVAL UNDER THE LIGHTS Welk Resort Every Tuesday, 5:30-8:30pm FREE ADMISSION Have a festival party under the lights of the Theatre Courtyard! Dance under the stars and enjoy activities for the whole family. (760) 749-3000, welkresorts.com/ events/san-diego-events
WEDNESDAYS FIRST WEDNESDAYS First Wednesday of the month starting in September, 4pm & 7pm at the California Center for the Arts, Escondido. Reset your mind and refresh your soul with a harmonious mid-week break, delivered in the form of a free community concert! (800) 988-4253, artcenter.org continued on page 45