Press releases for arts and entertainment events and programsshould be typed, double-spaced, with basic information about theevent, performance dates and times, location, ticket prices and apublic telephone number. Send notices two to three weeks before theevent to Preview, 207 E. Pennsylvania Ave., Escondido, 92025, orvia e-mail to preview@nctimes.com. Or fax items to (760)745-3769.
DANCE
Trolley Dances —- Jean Isaacs’ San Diego Dance Theatrepresents its 11th annual site-specific dance project featuringdozens of dancers and an international slate of choreographerscreating unique dance performances at various stops along San DiegoTrolley’s Blue Line; six guided tours daily from 10 a.m. to 2:15p.m. Oct. 3 and Oct. 4; tours begin at the Bayfront Street ChulaVista Visitors Center trolley station; to get there, take the BlueLine from Old Town San Diego; $30, general; $20, seniors; $15,students (price includes all-day trolley pass); children under 5and people in wheelchairs are free; sandiegodancetheatre.org.
“Emerge Dance Festival VI” —- Patricia Rincon Dance Collectivepresents the sixth annual showcase of dance by emerging San Diegochoreographers; 8 p.m. Oct. 3; Lawrence Family Jewish CommunityCenter, 4126 Executive Drive, La Jolla; $15, general; $10,students, seniors; 858-362-1348.
BJM Danse —- The Canadian contemporary dance company performsthe world premiere of works by Azure Barton and Annabelle LopezOchoa; 8 p.m. Oct. 15; Mandeville Auditorium, UC San Diego,Mandeville Lane, La Jolla; $12; 858-534-8497.
Les Ballets Jazz de Montreal —- 8 p.m. Oct. 16 and 17; OldTown Temecula Community Theater, 42051 Main St., Temecula; $25,general; $20, seniors; $15, students and youth; 866-653-8696 ortemeculatheater.org.
“Firebird and Repertoire” —- San Diego Ballet opens its2009-2010 season with a mixed program of works by choreographerJavier Velasco; 8 p.m. Oct. 23; 2:30 p.m. Oct. 24; Lyceum Theatre,79 Horton Plaza, San Diego; $20-$50; 619-544-1000.
Culture Shock Dance Troupe: 10th Anniversary ChoreographersShowcase —- The San Diego hip-hop dance troupe will present dancetroupes from New Zeland, Switzerland, Germany and Canada, as wellas the premiere of their new dance piece “Afta Shock”; 7:30 p.m.Oct. 24; California Center for the Arts, Escondido, 340 N.Escondido Blvd., Escondido; call for ticket prices; 800-988-4253 orwww.artcenter.org.
Youth Hip Hop Dance Showcase —- Culture Shock Dance Troupe SanDiego presents Future Shock, Mighty Shock and Mini Shock dancetroupes in a showcase of some of the region’s top youth hip hopdance troupes; 6 p.m. Oct. 25; California Center for the Arts,Escondido, 340 N. Escondido Blvd., Escondido; call for ticketprices; 800-988-4253 or www.artcenter.org.
Dance Studio Hour —- MiraCosta College dance students presentan evening of mixed work, including ballet, jazz, modern, tap,ballroom, commercial dance forms; 7:30 p.m. Nov. 5; MiraCostaCollege San Elijo campus, Room 204, 3333 Manchester Ave., Cardiff;free; 760-795-6815.
“Giselle” —- City Ballet presents the company premiere ofElizabeth Wistrich’s full-length adaptation of Petipa’s Russianballet about a peasant girl who protects her love from a group ofvengeful spirits, with costumes and scenery from Sacramento Ballet;8 p.m. Nov. 6 and 7; 2 p.m. Nov. 8; Spreckels Theatre, 121Broadway, San Diego; $29-$59; 858-272-8663 or cityballet.org.
Great Russian Nutcracker —- The Moscow Ballet presents itstouring production of the famed Russian holiday ballet; 4 and 8p.m. Dec. 26; Copley Symphony Hall, 750 B St., San Diego;800-745-3000.
“Shapes and Reflections” —- MiraCosta College presents aprogram of varied dance works in ballet, jazz, modern, tap, hiphop, ballroom, world and other forms; 7:30 p.m. Dec. 4 and 5; 2p.m. Dec. 5 and 6; MiraCosta College, 1 Barnard Drive, Oceanside;$12, general; $10, seniors; $8, students; 760-795-6815.
“The Nutcracker” —- San Diego Ballet presents its annualproduction of the holiday ballet; 7:30 p.m. Dec. 4; 2:30 p.m. Dec.5; East County Performing Arts Center, Main Street, El Cajon; also,7:30 p.m. Dec. 17 and 2:30 p.m. Dec. 18 at the Mandeville Center,UC San Diego, La Jolla; $20-$50; 619-294-7311.
DANCE CLASSES
Adult women’s tap class —- Nancy Cottrell hosts a tap-dancingclass for women over 35; 7 to 8:30 p.m. Thursdays; Dance Room, SanMarcos Community Center, 3 Civic Center Drive, San Marcos;760-749-4538.
Arthur Murray Dance Studio —- Daily private lessons and grouplessons on Wednesday and Thursday nights in salsa, swing, fox trot,waltz, cha-cha, hustle, rumba, tango, mambo, wedding and ballroomdances; 330 W. Felicita Ave., Escondido; 760-747-0684 orwww.dancestudioescondido.com.
Ballet, jazz and hip-hop classes —- Lisette’s Dance Studio ofEscondido offers lessons for pre-professional dancers as well as anannual “Nutcracker” production; Lisette’s Dance, California Centerfor the Arts, Escondido, 340 N. Escondido Blvd., Escondido;760-839-1001.
Ballroom dance classes —- MiraCosta College offers courses inbasic ballroom dancing, including fox trot, rumba, swing, cha-cha,mambo, tango, samba, merengue and waltz; Room 204, MiraCostaCollege’s San Elijo campus, 3333 Manchester Ave., Cardiff; $56;760-795-6820.
Ballroom and Latin dance classes —- Instructor Dan Gibbonspresents Oct. 6 night dance programs, beginners are welcome;ballroom dances from 7-8 p.m. Tuesdays; Latin and nightclub dances,8 to 9 p.m. Tuesdays; Studio 4, California Center for the Arts,Escondido, 340 N. Escondido Blvd., Escondido; $10 drop-in or $8 perclass by the month; seniors are $8 drop-in and $5 per class bymonth; 858-248-0593.
Ballroom Fever Fridays —- Mary Pinizzotto presents ballroom,Latin, tango and salsa lessons; 8:15 p.m. to midnight Fridays;Dance North County, 535 Encinitas Blvd., Encinitas; $12;760-809-6279.
Belly dance classes —- Newly relocated from Oceanside, thisstudio offers Arabian-style belly dancing classes as well asclasses in flamenco, salsa, samba, ballroom, Polynesian, yoga,tribal fusion and Latin mix; Art/Dance Academy, 1850 HaciendaDrive, #17, Vista; 760-757-4470.
Belly dance/yoga classes —- Mary Griffith fuses the twodisciplines in classes for adults; 7 to 8:15 p.m. Thursdays; YogaStudio Carlsbad, 3138-J Roosevelt St., Carlsbad; 760-434-3469.
Carlsbad Dance Centre dance classes —- Classes in tap, jazz,ballet and hip-hop for ages 18 months to adults are offered daily;Carlsbad Dance Centre, 2808 Roosevelt St., Carlsbad;760-434-5182.
Creative dance and movement —- No dance experience or partneris necessary, just come to enjoy new movement landscapes; 8:30 to10 a.m. Tuesdays and Fridays; Dance North County, 535 EncinitasBlvd., Encinitas; $10; 760-809-6279.
English country dancing —- San Diego English Country Dancehosts weekly social dances re-creating the classic dances of the18th and 19th centuries; 6 to 9 p.m. Sundays; lessons included;Jean Hart Academy of Dance, Oak Knoll Plaza, 12227 Poway Road,Poway; $8, adults; children under 18 are $2 with paid adult;858-486-9160 or www.sdecd.org.
Golden Connections Company —- Senior women dancers are invitedfor ballet, modern and improvisational dance classes and to jointhe company; noon to 1:30 p.m. Tuesdays-Thursdays; CaliforniaCenter for the Arts, Escondido, Studio IV, 340 N. Escondido Blvd.,Escondido; $6 per class; 760-233-0848.
Hip-hop dance classes —- Hip-hop dance classes for ages 5 toadults; Dance FX, 1876 El Norte Parkway, Escondido;760-747-9012.
Hula/Tahitian dance classes —- Kumu Kahne teaches islanddances; lessons taught at North County Dance, 535 Encinitas Blvd.,Suite 100, Encinitas, and at Wildwood Community Center, East VistaWay at Escondido Avenue, Vista; $35 for four sessions;760-630-8369.
Hustle San Diego Club —- Hustle dance party with lessons forbeginners; 7 p.m. on the second Saturdays of the month; Dance NorthCounty of San Diego, 535 Encinitas Blvd., Suite 100, Encinitas;$5-$7; 760-942-6362 or www.hustlesd.org.
Jazz dance —- A jazz dance class for dancers ages 10 and up; 1p.m. Saturdays; Performing Arts Workshop, 1105 Second St.,Encinitas; call for prices; 760-753-2671.
Mambo Nights —- Pasquale Del Mar/Finley Lounge has launchedTuesday-night mambo dance nights, where Michael John Saltus teacheslessons in salsa, bachata and cha-cha, and students can dance tolive music; 8 p.m. Tuesdays; 3790 Via de la Valle, #301, Del Mar;858-847-0490.
Rueda de Casino dance classes —- Cuban-style salsa dancing; 6p.m. Sundays; Dance North County, 535 Encinitas Blvd., Encinitas;$10; ruedasandiego.com or 760-436-7070.
Salsa dancing —- Patricia Rincon Dance Collective hosts salsaclasses for beginners and intermediate dancers two nights a week;Tony and Maria Caligagan teach at 8 p.m. Fridays (for beginners, 9p.m. for intermediate dancers); Performing Arts Workshop, 1105Second St., Encinitas; call for prices; 760-632-5340.
San Diego Swing Dance Club —- Meets for dances at 7 p.m.Fridays; 3 p.m. Sundays; free swing dance lessons offered daily;Naval Training Center, Point Loma; call for prices;619-231-0606.
Seniors line-dance classes —- Oceanside Senior Center hostsdrop-in beginning and intermediate lessons every Oct. 2; beginners,11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.; intermediate, 1:15 to 3 p.m.; OceansideSenior Center, 455 Country Club Lane, Oceanside; $3 per class;760-435-5250.
Social dance party —- USA Dance hosts a monthly, all-ages,all-levels dance party with lessons included (ballroom, Latin,swing, salsa and other styles); 7-11 p.m. on the first Saturdays ofthe month (lesson begins at 7); Dance North County, 535 EncinitasBlvd., Suite 100, Encinitas; $7; 760-525-5124.
Square dance classes —- Sandpipers Square Dance Club inEncinitas is offering beginners lessons in square dancing at 7 p.m.Thursdays; Encinitas Recreation Center, 1140 Oakcrest Park Drive,Encinitas; $48 for Encinitas residents; $58 for non-residents;760-436-7718.
Swing & Ballroom dance party —- Mary Manzella and theNorth County Swing & Ballroom Dance Club host a dance partywith free two-step lessons included; 7 to 11 p.m. the thirdSaturdays of the month (lesson begins at 7); Dance North County,535 Encinitas Blvd., Suite 100, Encinitas; $12; 619-229-0141.
Tango classes —- Performing Arts Workshop will present a tangoimmersion class that includes a 20-minute open dance session; 8p.m. Thursdays, Jan. 22-Feb. 26; Performing Arts Workshop, 1105Second St., Encinitas; $15 per week or $80 for the series;760-632-5340.
TGIF Dances — Escondido Elks Lodge invites Elks and guests totwice-monthly line dancing parties to live music, held on the firstand third Fridays of each month; 5 to 10 p.m.; Escondido ElksLodge, 2430 S. Escondido Blvd., Escondido; $10 at door (includeslessons); 760-745-1687.
West African dance class —- 3 to 4:30 p.m. Saturdays;Encinitas Community Center, 1140 Oakcrest Park Drive, Encinitas;$15-$25; 760-942-9927.
Youth ballet classes —- Encinitas Community Center presentsweekly youth ballet classes on Mondays for ages 10-13 and for ages14 and up on Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays; 760-943-2260.
GALLERIES
Editor’s note:Because gallery exhibits andlocations change regularly, listings will be removed if a gallerydoes not send in a new exhibit listing at least every twomonths.
Aaron Chang Gallery —- The gallery showcases the photographsof Aaron Chang, whose work as been feaured on more than 100 sports,travel, rock and fashion magazine covers; hours, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.daily; 124 E. Cliff St., Solana Beach; aaronchanggallery.com.
The Andrews Gallery —- “The Language of Abstraction,” anexhibit of works by Ron Tomlinson, is on display; call for hours;1002 N. Coast Highway 101, Encinitas; 760-230-2680.
Art in the Alley —- Galleries in Oceanside’s Artist Alley hostan open house and hands-on arts program for the public from 10 a.m.to 4 p.m. on the fourth Oct. 1 of each month; 212C N. CoastHighway, Oceanside; 760-583-4117.
The Art of Framing —- “Transports of Form,” an exhibit ofartwork by Bret J. Barrett, is on display; 3333 Adams Ave., SanDiego; 619-563-9770.
“The Art of Photography Show 2009” —- The fifth annualinternational photography exhibition, featuring 111 photographsdrawn from 16,000 submissions from 57 countries, runs through Nov.1; hours, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays-Fridays; noon to 5 p.m.Saturdays and Sundays; Lyceum Theatre Gallery, 79 Horton Plaza, SanDiego; artofphotographyshow.com.
“Art From the Heart” Exhibition —- North County OncologyMedical Clinic hosts an exhibit of 89 works by 29 artists from theSan Dieguito Art Guild, through Jan. 11; artists’ reception, 5 to 8p.m. Oct. 9; art is on display during clinic hours; 3617 Vista Way,Oceanside; 760-942-3636.
Athenaeum Music & Arts Library —- “Artists Books and OtherWorks” runs through Nov. 7; hours, 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.Tuesdays-Saturdays, and until 8:30 p.m. Wednesdays; 1008 Wall St.,La Jolla; 858-454-5872.
Boehm Gallery —- “Stuffed, Stitched & Stretched” runsthrough Oct. 20, gallery hours, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesdays; 10 a.m.to 7 p.m. Wednesdays and Thursdays; 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Fridays andSaturdays; Palomar College, 1140 W. Mission Road, San Marcos;760-744-1150, ext. 2304.
Brandon Gallery —- “Pushing the Boundaries,” an exhibit ofunusual and “way out” photographs, is on display through Oct. 31;Artist Dean Karr creates new art pieces for the gallery’s artistsbay from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the second Oct. 1 of each month;hours, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays; 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.Sundays; 105 N. Main Ave., Fallbrook; 760-723-1330.
Cannon Art Gallery —- “Moving Points: Contemporary Drawing inSouthern California,” featuring work by eight regional artists,runs through Nov. 1; “Teapots: Object to Subject” runs Nov. 22through Jan. 31; gallery hours, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays throughSaturdays; 1 to 5 p.m. Sundays; Carlsbad City Library, 1775 DoveLane, Carlsbad; 760-602-2021.
Carlsbad-Oceanside Art League Gallery —- Welded metalfigurative pieces by sculptor Elaine Seeley are on display throughOct. 4; watercolorist and mixed-media artist Joyce Chaney is thefeatured artist for October; her work will be on display Oct. 7through Nov. 1; artist’s reception, 4 to 6 p.m. Oct. 11; hours, 11a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays-Thursdays, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Fridays andSaturdays; 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sundays; Carlsbad Village Faire, 300Carlsbad Village Drive, Suite 101, Carlsbad; 760-434-8497.
Cedros Gallery Nights —- Downtown design district hostslate-night gallery openings and events from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. onthe third Oct. 1 of each month; Cedros Avenue, Solana Beach; free;858-724-7204.
Cosmopolitan Fine Arts Gallery — “Bella Italia” runs Oct. 1through Oct. 31; gallery hours, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.Sundays-Thursdays; 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; 7932Girard Ave., La Jolla; 858-456-9506.
David Alan Collection —- “Erosion, Nature’s Impact on Man’sCreations,” an exhibit of man-made, naturally eroded objects,originally sculpted from wood, metal and stone, is on displaythrough Oct. 8; hours, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mondays-Fridays; 8 a.m. to5 p.m. Saturdays; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sundays; 241 S. Cedros Ave.,Solana Beach; 858-481-8044.
David W. May American Indian Collection & Gallery —-“Katsina: Commodified and Appropriated Images of HopiSupernaturals,” an exhibit of 30 carved kachina figuresrepresenting Hopi Indian katsinam, runs through May; hours, 1 to 3p.m. Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays; Serra Hall, Room 214,University of San Diego, 5998 Acala Drive, San Diego;619-260-4238.
Distinction Gallery —- An exhibit of work by Leslie Ditto,Luis Lorenzana and Denise Bledsoe runs through Oct. 3;”Striptease,” pin-up and burlesque-inspired art by Susan Heidi,Brian Viveros, Scott Rohlfs, Angelique Houtkamp, N.C. Winters,Molly Crabapple and Saratoga Sake, opens Oct. 10; artists’reception, 6 to 11 p.m. Oct. 10; hours, noon to 5 p.m.Thursdays-Saturdays or by appointment; 317 E. Grand Ave.,Escondido; 760-781-5779.
Eric Phleger Gallery —- “In readable ardor,” an exhibit ofrecent works by Encinitas artist Cheryl Sorg, runs through Oct. 31;call for hours; 828 N. Coast Highway 101, Encinitas;760-436-1440.
Escondido Municipal Gallery —- “Nurture vs. Nature” and “TheNature of Art” run Oct. 9 through Nov. 6; “Glass and Metal” runsNov. 13 to Dec. 4; hours, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesdays throughSaturdays, till 5 p.m. Tuesdays; Escondido Municipal Gallery, 262E. Grand Ave., Escondido; 760-480-4101.
Escondido Public Library Gallery —- “Picturing America,” anexhibit of poster reproductions of American art from the 1100s tothe 1970s, runs through mid-October; exhibit is open during regularlibrary hours; 239 S. Kalmia St., Escondido; 760-839-4601.
Fallbrook Art Center —- “Extreme Art,” a juried exhibition ofwork artists find extreme, runs through Oct. 25; also on exhibit, ashow of large-format prints by members of the San Diego NorthCounty Printmakers group; gallery hours, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.Mondays-Saturdays; noon to 3 p.m. Sundays; 103 S. Main St.,Fallbrook; $5 exhibit admission; 760-728-1414.
Front Porch Gallery —- “Turn, Turn, Turn: A Season of SeniorArt” runs through Nov. 8; hours, noon to 6 p.m. Wednesdays-Fridays;11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays; 2903 Carlsbad Blvd.,Carlsbad; 760-795-6120.
Gallery 204 —- An exhibit of large-scale oils and pastel worksby Eileen Brennan opens Oct. 4 and runs through Nov. 4; artist’sreception, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Oct. 9; Vista Art Foundation operatesthis gallery to exhibit work by local artists; hours, noon-6 p.m.Wednesdays-Sundays; 204 Main St., Vista; 760-305-8278.
Gotthelf Gallery —- “Like Water on Rock: Exhibit by the JewishWomen Artists’ Network” runs through Oct. 30; gallery hours, 11a.m. to 5 p.m. Sundays-Thursdays; San Diego Center for JewishCulture, Lawrence Family Jewish Community Center, 4126 ExecutiveDrive, La Jolla; 858-352-1140.
“Hands on Fire” Exhibit —- Buffalo Brothers Guitars isexhibiting “Hands on Fire: An Ode to the Music Makers,” an exhibitof musician portraits (including Jimi Hendrix, B.B. King, theBeatles and Michael Jackson) by San Francisco artist RachelZnerold, through Oct. 7; call for hours; 4901 El Camino Real,Carlsbad; 760-434-4567.
InnerSpace Gallery —- “Art of Nature” runs Oct. 9-Nov. 6;”Refraction,” Nov. 13-Dec. 4; “Multiplicity,” Dec. 11-Jan. 4; free;hours, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays; in theEscondido Municipal Gallery, 262 E. Grand Ave., Escondido;760-480-4101.
Ivanffy-Uhler Gallery —-“La Femme,” an exhibit of paintings,drawings and sculpture by 21 artists depicting the female figure,runss through Oct. 23; This gallery exhibits contemporarypaintings, sculpture, drawings and original prints by local andinternational artists; hours, noonish to dusk Tuesdays-Thursdays;11 a.m. to dusk Friday-Sundays; 565 Grand Ave., Carlsbad;760-730-9166.
JC Gallery & Studio —- This new gallery showcases the workof local artists; call for hours; 212-C N. Coast Highway,Oceanside; 760-757-5524.
Joseph Bellows Gallery —- “Bill Arnold: Itek Prints” runsthrough Oct. 10; by hours, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays;7661 Girard Ave., La Jolla; (858) 456-5620.
Cal State San Marcos Kellogg Library Gallery —- “Earth fromSpace,” a set of 20 satellite images from the Smithsonian Institutedepicting dust storms, wildfires, volcanic eruptions and hurricanseseen from space, is on display through Dec. 19; gallery hours, 8a.m. to 9 p.m. Mondays-Thursdays; 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Fridays; 1 to 5p.m. Saturdays and Sundays; 333 S. Twin Oaks Valley Road, SanMarcos; (760) 750-4378.
Kruglak Gallery —- “Looking Out, Looking In,” an exhibit ofminimalist work by artists Adam Belt and Michael Whiting, runs Oct.13 through Nov. 5; exhibit hours, 2:30 to 7:30 p.m. Mondays andTuesdays; 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesdays and Thursdays; MiraCostaCollege, 1 Barnard Drive, Oceanside; (760) 795-6697.
La Jolla Art Association Gallery —- “Realtiy and Beyond” runsOct. 13 through 25; 7932 Ivanhoe Ave., La Jolla; gallery hours, 11a.m. to 5 p.m. daily; (858) 459-1196.
Luis de Jesus Seminal Projects —- “Social Climbing, Part II”is now on display; call for hours, 2040 India St., San Diego;619-696-9699.
Lyceum Theatre Gallery —- The fifth annual “Art ofPhotography” exhibition, featuring 111 photographs selected from16,000 submissions from 57 countries, opens Oct. 13 and runsthrough Nov. 1; 79 Horton Plaza, San Diego;www.artofphotographyshow.com.
Madison Gallery —- “Momentum,” paintings by James Verbicky, ison display; 1020 Prospect Drive, Suite 130, La Jolla;858-459-0836.
The Main Frame Shoppe and Art Gallery —- Works by RanchoBernardo artist Ruth Hohberg are on display through Oct. 30;artist’s reception, 5 to 8 p.m. Oct. 17; call for hours; 430 N.Andreason Drive, Escondido; 760-432-8995.
Morrison Hotel Gallery-Del Mar —- This new gallery showcasesthe work of rock ‘n’ roll photographers from the 1960s to today;Morrison Hotel Gallery-Del Mar, Flower Hill Promenade, 2670 Via dela Valle, Second Floor, Del Mar; 858-350-3777.
“Musicians/Volume 1” —- San Diego music photographer KevanChristine is exhibiting photographs of musicians from San Diego,L.A. and elsewhere in the region through Oct. 8; The Office bar,3936 30th St., San Diego; 858-243-5023.
Ocean Art Gallery —- This gallery showcases the work of localsurf and sea painter Wade Koniakowsky; hours, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.Tuesdays-Sundays; 346 S. Cedros Ave., Solana Beach;858-259-8920.
Oceanside Art Gallery —- “Harvest Time,” an exhibit of work byartist members of the OMA/Artist Alliance, runs through Oct. 17;hours, noon to 4 p.m. Tuesdays-Fridays; 602 Mission Ave.,Oceanside; 760-845-9017 or 760-845-0644.
Oceanside Senior Community Center Art Show —- Seniors willeexhibit their paintings, sculpture, woodwork, ceramics and jewelry;noon to 5 p.m. Oct. 4; 550 Vista Bella, Oceanside;760-967-2157.
Off Track Art Gallery —- The gallery is operated by the SanDieguito Arts Guild; gallery hours, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily; 500Second St. (Second and D Streets), Encinitas; 760-942-3636.
Off Track 2 Gallery —- The gallery is operated by the SanDieguito Arts Guild; hours, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mondays-Thursdays; 10a.m. to 8 p.m. Fridays; 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays;Lumberyard Shopping Center, 937 S. Coast Highway 101, Suite C-103,Encinitas; 760-942-3636.
Olde Ramona Hotel Gallery —- The “20th Annual Autumn Fine ArtsShow” runs through Oct. 31; artists’ reception, 5 to 7 p.m. Oct.17; gallery hours, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m Wednesdays-Saturdays; 845 MainSt., Ramona; (760) 789-3682.
Ordover Gallery —- “Contemporary Masters of Fine ArtPhotography” runs through Oct. 11; “Elizabeth Carmel: Tuscany,” anexhibit of photographs by the Hasselblad Master Photographer Awardwinner, runs Oct. 15 through Jan. 17; hours, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.Wednesdays-Saturdays; noon to 5 p.m. Sundays; 410 S. Cedros Ave.,Solana Beach; 858-720-1121.
Paul Ryker Exhibition —- A new exhibit of plein-air and stilllife paintings by the local artists is on display; Vincent’s onGrand, 113 W. Grand Ave., Escondido; 760-805-3223.
Perry L. Meyer Fine Art —- Vintage Italian posters will be onexhibit Oct. 9 through Nov. 7; hours, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.Wednesdays-Thursdays; 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays; 2400Kettner Blvd., Suite 251, San Diego; 619-358-9512.
“Photography: Near & Far” —- La Costa Wine Co. presents anexhibit of work by San Diego photographer Amy Wise-Bacis throughOct. 5; call for hours; La Costa Wine Co., 6986 El Camino Real,Suite D, Carlsbad; call for hours; 760-431-8455.
Queen Califia’s Magical Circle —- Outdoor sculpture gardencreated by artist Niki de St. Phalle; open 8:30 a.m. to duskTuesdays-Sundays; Kit Carson Park, 3333 Bear Valley Parkway,Escondido; free; for docent tours, call 760-839-4331.
Rancho Santa Fe Art Guild Gallery —- “Serenity,” an exhibit ofwork by more than 30 area artists, is now on display; hours, 11a.m. to 2 p.m. Mondays; 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tuesdays throughSaturdays; Union Bank Building, 6004 Paseo Delicias, Rancho SantaFe; (858) 759-3545.
Robert Ferguson Fine Art Gallery —- The gallery showcases thework of the American impressionist Robert Ferguson; call for hours;365 W. Second Ave., Escondido; www.fergusonart.com.
Salon Forte —- “From the Oceans to the Mountains,” watercolorsby plein-air artist Margot “Wally” Wallace, is on display; hours, 9a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays; 722 Genevieve, Solana Beach;858-792-5209.
San Diego Art Department —- “Reincarnated: Eco Art,” anexhibit of work by Connie Cannon, runs through Oct. 11; 3830 RaySt., San Diego; (619) 299-4278.
San Diego Watercolor Society Gallery —- The society’s “29thInternational Exhibition”is now on display; NTC Promenade, 2825Dewey Road, Suite 105, Point Loma; 619-876-4550.
Scott White Contemporary Art —- “Bernard Venet: MonumentalWorks” runs through October; “West Shore Drive” by Sebastian Blanckruns through Nov. 7; call for hours; 2400 Kettner Blvd., Loft 238,San Diego; 619-501-5689.
“Sculpture in the Garden”: San Diego Botanic Garden, with theSan Diego Fine Art Society, is displaying sculptural creationsthroughout the Encinitas garden through March. There are varioussculptures scattered throughout the gardens at 230 Quail GardensDrive. Admission is $12 for adults, $8 for seniors, active militaryand students, and $6 for children ages 3 to 12. Go tosdbgarden.org.
Second Oct. 3 —- Downtown Escondido art galleries and museumshost special receptions and extended hours on the second Saturdaysof each month; Grand Avenue, Escondido; free; 760-745-8877.
Susan Street Fine Art Gallery —- “Tender Rivers,” artwork byStephen Pentak and Bob Nugent, runs through Nov. 19; “Open Road,” anew abstract series by painter Miguel Osuna, is now on display;hours, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays-Fridays; 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.Saturdays and Sundays; 415 S. Cedros Ave., Suite 160, Solana Beach;858-793-4442.
Thursdays on the Coast —- Carlsbad Village Associationpresents a Thursday-night downtown arts event series, featuringlive music, art receptions, demonstrations and displays, open houseevents and restaurant dining specials; 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. on thelast Oct. 1 of each month (upcoming events are Oct. 29, Nov. 27 andDec. 31); Carlsbad Village; free; 760-434-2553 orwww.thursdaysonthecoast.com.
Trios Gallery —- The gallery is hosting its “Award WinningSale” Oct. 10-20; gallery hours, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily; 404 N.Cedros Ave., Solana Beach; (858) 793-6040.
Twin Oaks Gallery —- The 2009 Juried Art Show is now ondisplay; call for hours; 757 Twin Oaks Valley Road, #3, San Marcos;760-703-3889.
2 Spoons Coffee House —- Rome-born Carlsbad artist AmbraTesori will show her abstract/realism paintings, and Chicago-bornOceanside artist Christine Ames will show her multimedia abstractpaintings Oct. 1 through Oct. 31; artists’ reception, noon to 3p.m. Oct. 3; gallery hours, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily; 3829 PlazaDrive, Oceanside; 760-724-1220.
Valley Center Library Gallery —- “A San Diego ArtistRediscovered,” a retrospective exhibit of works by the late SanDiego artist Richard Gabriel Chase, whose murals can be found inmuseums countywide, is now on display at the Valley Center Library;the exhibit features hundreds of paintings, sketches, drawings andwork boards from the estate of Chase, who died in 2007 at age 88;Valley Center Library, 29200 Cole Grade Road; 760-749-2325.
Visions Art Quilt Gallery —- This gallery exhibits handmadeart quilts by members of the Quilt San Diego association; 10 a.m.to 4 p.m. Tuesdays-Sundays; NTC Promenade, 2825 Dewey Road, Suite100, Point Loma; 619-546-4872.
Wine Spot exhibition —- New paintings by Sally Pierce andSteve Wilson will be on exhibit in the wine store and tasting roomfrom Oct. 3 through Nov. 13; opening reception, 6 to 8 p.m. Oct. 3;2917 State St., Carlsbad; 760-434-9463.
MUSEUMS
Agua Hedionda Lagoon Discovery Center —- “The Agua HediondaLagoon, Watersheds and Luiseno Indian Culture” includes informationon the Indian peoples who lived here before European settlersarrived, and on the native landscaping around the center; 10 a.m.to 4 p.m. Mondays, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesdays and Fridays; noonto 4 p.m. Saturdays; 1580 Cannon Road, Carlsbad; free; 760-804-1969or aguahedionda.org.
Antique Gas & Steam Engine Museum —- More than 50 acresdisplaying exhibits on early California life and equipment,including a farmhouse, barns, engines, tractors and trucks; 10 a.m.to 4 p.m. daily; 2040 N. Santa Fe Ave., Vista; $3 adults; $2children and seniors; 760-941-1791 or agsem.com.
Barona Cultural Center & Museum —- Dedicated to preservingthe history, artifacts and language of the Kumeyaay/Dieguenopeople, and the Barona Band of Mission Indians in particular; noonto 5 p.m. Tuesdays through Fridays, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays;1095 Barona Road, Lakeside; free; 619-443-7003, ext. 2, orbaronamuseum.org.
Birch Aquarium at Scripps —- These exhibits are now open:”Whales: Voices in the Sea” and “Feeling the Heat: The ClimateChallenge”; “There’s Something About Seahorses” opens Nov. 14; 9a.m. to 5 p.m. daily; 2300 Expedition Way, La Jolla; $11, general;$9, seniors; $8, college students with ID; $7.50, children 3 to 17and UC San Diego students with ID; free, 2 and under; freethree-hour parking; 858-534-3474 or aquarium.ucsd.edu.
California Center for the Arts, Escondido, Museum —- “Quint:Three Decades of Contemporary Art” runs through Dec. 31; 10 a.m. to4 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays, 1 to 4 p.m. Sundays; 340 N. EscondidoBlvd., Escondido; $5, adults; $4, seniors and active military; $3,students with ID; children under 12 are free; 760-839-4120 orartcenter.org/museum.htm.
California Surf Museum —- On display: “100 Years of Surfing inSouthern California,” featuring photos, stories and artifacts suchas surfboards, trophies, bathing suits, leashes and surf wax; andthe traveling exhibit “Sidewalk Surfers,” displaying a historicallook at the roots of skateboarding and its parallel to surfing;also on display is a collection of unique surfboards, movieposters, record albums, vintage beachwear and a vast assortment ofphotos. Significant surfing personalities from each decade arehighlighted; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily; 312 Pier View Way, Oceanside;$3 adults, $1 seniors and students, free for children 12 and under;760-721-6876 or surfmuseum.org.
Carlsbad Historical Society Museum —- Interpretive historicaldisplays, artifacts and self-guided tours; private tours with teaby reservation only; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; MageePark, 258 Beech St., Carlsbad; free; 760-434-9189 orcarlsbadhistoricalsociety.org.
Coronado Museum of Art and History —- Museum exhibitsphotographs and artifacts detailing the history of the peninsulacommunity; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdaysand Sundays; 1100 Orange Ave., Coronado; $4, adults 19-64; $3,active military and seniors; $2, youth 10-18; free, children 9 andunder; 619-435-7242 or coronadohistory.org.
Encinitas Historical Society —- City’s original 1883schoolhouse, the oldest building in Encinitas, houses exhibits,pictorial displays and archives telling of the city’s past and itspeople and events; noon to 4 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; corner ofF and Fourth streets, Encinitas; free; 760-942-9066 orencinitashistoricalsociety.com.
Escondido Children’s Museum —- Three new exhibits: “ExploringSpace From Earth,” based on Palomar Observatory; and “The FaultZone”; “The Science Shack” is open; “Second Oct. 3” family daysevery month; hours, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesdays, Thursdays andFridays, noon to 4 p.m. Wednesdays and 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturdays;Studio 1, California Center for the Arts, Escondido, 380 N.Escondido Blvd., Escondido; $4, general; free, children under 1;$50 for a family for a year; military families half-off alladmission prices; 760-233-7755 or escondidochildrensmuseum.org.
Escondido History Center —- Historical exhibits, archives andbuildings; 1 to 4 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays; Grape Day Park, 321 N.Broadway, Escondido; $3; $1, children; 760-743-8207 orescondidohistory.org.
Fallbrook Gem and Mineral Society Museum —- The museum hostsits annual “Fall Festival of Gems” from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 4—- admission is free; raffle tickets are $5; collection of gems,fossils, minerals and fluorescent minerals; 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.Thursdays through Saturdays; 123 W. Alvarado St., Suite B,Fallbrook; free; 760-728-1130 or fgms.org.
Fallbrook Historical Museum —- “Fallbrook in Miniature,”handcrafted models of 12 historical Fallbrook buildings completewith functioning model railroad, a replica of the original trainthat served the Fallbrook area in the early 1900s; Pittenger House,country home of William Pittenger, Civil War hero and Medal ofHonor winner; historical displays and research materials; 1 to 4p.m. Thursdays and Sundays; South Hill Street at Rocky Crest Road,Fallbrook; free; 760-723-4125 orfallbrookhistoricalsociety.com.
Flying Leatherneck Aviation Museum —- The nation’s only museumdedicated to Marine Corps aviation history features more than twodozen vintage and historically important planes, jet fighters andhelicopters used by Marine pilots in combat from World Wars I andII through Operation Iraqi Freedom; exhibits feature stories ofMarines’ courage, sacrifice and achievement in war, along withartifacts, photos and displays; 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.Tuesdays-Sundays, except major holidays; Miramar Marine Corps AirStation, Miramar Road, 1.3 miles west of I-15, San Diego; free;858-693-1723 or flyingleathernecks.org.
Gemological Institute of America Museum —- The “Facets of GIA”exhibit, running through April 2010, contains more than 150 itemsincluding gem crystals, gemstones, and jewelry; new gems have beenadded to the exhibit as of early August. Admission to GIA’s museumand gemological exhibits is through reserved tours only (24 hoursnotice required); contact the GIA for available dates; photoidentification required for entrance to the GIA campus: 5345 ArmadaDrive, Carlsbad; free; 800-421-7250, ext. 4116, orguestservices@gia.edu.
Japanese Friendship Garden, San Diego —-The garden features aplaza, viewing deck, koi pond and tea pavilion; winter hours: 10a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Tuesday-Sunday; Balboa Park, 2215 Pan AmericanRoad, San Diego; $4, general; $2.50, seniors, students and militarywith ID; children under 6 free; 619-232-2721 or niwa.org.
Julian Pioneer Museum —- The newly expanded museum offersdisplays of artifacts from the Kumeyaay Indian, pioneer and Juliangold-rush eras; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays; $2, $1children 8-18; 2811 Washington St., Julian; 760-765-0227.
Joe Martin Foundation Museum of Miniature Craftsmanship —-“The Paul Knapp Collection of Over 100 Model Internal CombustionEngines” is on exhibit. The museum features the work of outstandingcraftsmen from around the world with emphasis on miniatureprojects. Exhibits include model steam, gas diesel automotive,aircraft and marine engines, detailed model aircraft, machinetools, clocks and miniature firearms. The museum’s working machineshop always has a project in progress; 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdaysexcept holidays; 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. the first Oct. 3 of each month;3235 Executive Ridge, Vista; free; 760-727-9492 orcraftsmanshipmuseum.com.
Leo Carrillo Ranch Historic Park —– Authentic Western-stylerancho, barn and gardens filled with film memorabilia, antiques andOld West/Americana items once owned by Carrillo, who starred in aseries of Western serials and films before his death in 1961; ranchis now registered as a California Historic Landmark; 9 a.m. to 5p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays; 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sundays; tours offered11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Saturdays; noon and 2 p.m. Sundays; 6200 FlyingLC Lane, Carlsbad; free; 760-476-1042.
Lux Art Institute —- Southern California marble sculptorElizabeth Turk will be in residence through Oct. 3, during whichtime she’ll show her sculpture and works on paper and will create apiece for her “Collars” sculpture series; the Lux showcases thework of artists in residence, arts education and site-specificinstallations; 1 to 5 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays; 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.Saturdays; 1550 S. El Camino Real, Encinitas; $10 for two visits;760-436-6611 or luxartinstitute.org.
Maritime Museum of San Diego —- “The Art of the Boat:Photographs From the Rosenfeld Collection” is open; permanentexhibits include the historical 19th-century tall ship the Star ofIndia, the turn-of-the-century ferryboat Berkeley and the newlyacquired 1968 submarine the USS Dolphin, which holds the record forthe deepest submarine dive; 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily; 1492 N. HarborDrive, San Diego; $14, adults; $11, juniors (13-17), seniors andactive military; $8, children (6-12); free, children 5 and under;619-234-9153 or sdmaritime.org.
The Marston House Museum & Gardens —- This classic 1906Arts and Crafts was designed by renowned local architects WilliamHebbard and Irving Gill. It sits on 5 acres with a formal EnglishRomantic-style garden, period furnishings, pottery and an AmericanIndian basketry collection; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Fridays throughSundays; 3525 Seventh Ave., Balboa Park; $8, adults; $5, seniors(55 and over); $4, children ages 3 to 12; (619) 297-9327 ormarstonhouse.org.
MCRD Command Museum —- Exhibits trace the history of theMarine Corps Recruit Depot and the history of the Marines in theSan Diego region; 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mondays through Wednesdays, andFridays and Saturdays, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Thursdays; Day Hall,Building 26, Marine Corps Recruit Depot (enter Gate 5), San Diego;free, although photo ID is required to enter the base and vehiclesare subject to search; 619-524-8431 ormcrdmuseumhistoricalsociety.org.
Mingei International Museum, Escondido —- “Rite and Ritual”runs through Oct. 16, 2010; the museum exhibits textiles and folkart from around the world; 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursdays-Saturdays;155 W. Grand Ave., Escondido; $3, adults; $2, seniors, students andactive military with ID; children 5 and under are free; admissionis free from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the first Oct. 1 and from 4 to 8p.m. on the second Oct. 3; 760-735-3355 or www.mingei.org.
Mingei International Museum —- “Sonabai: Another Way ofSeeing,” an exhibit of sculpture by the late Indian woman who waskept imprisoned for 15 years by her husband and created a uniquesculptural world around her instead, runs through Oct. 16, 2010;”Masters of Mid-Century California Modernism” runs through Oct. 18;10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesdays-Sundays; Balboa Park, 1439 El Prado, SanDiego; $6, general; $3, military and students with ID and children6 to 17; 619-239-0003 or mingei.org.
Mission San Diego de Alcala —- The first of the Californiamissions features self-guided tours and historical exhibits;docent-led tours by reservation only; 9 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. daily;10818 San Diego Mission Road, San Diego; $3, general; $2, seniorsand students; $1, children 12 and under; 619-281-8449 ormissionsandiego.com.
Mission San Luis Rey —- Dia de los Muertos Festival, 10 a.m.to 4 p.m. Nov. 1 (free); historical mission features self-guidedtours, displays and educational programs; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily;4050 Mission Ave., Oceanside; $6 adults; $5 active duty militaryand seniors (65 and older); $4 students; $25 family rate; free,children 5 and under are free; 760-757-3651, ext. 115, orsanluisrey.org.
Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego, Downtown —- 11 a.m. to 5p.m. Thursdays-Tuesdays; 11 a.m.-7 p.m. third Oct. 1 of each month;1001 and 1100 Kettner Blvd., San Diego; $10 adults (26 and over),$5 seniors and military, free for 25 and under; free admissionafter 5 p.m. on the third Oct. 1 of each month; 858-454-3541 ormcasd.org.
Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego, La Jolla —- “AutomaticCities: The Architectural Imaginary in Contemporary Art” and”Museums in Miniature: Works by Marcel Duchamp and Joseph Cornellrun through Jan. 31; 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursdays-Tuesdays; 11a.m.-7 p.m. third Oct. 1 of each month; 700 Prospect St., La Jolla;$10 adults (26 and over), $5 seniors and military, free for 25 andunder; free admission after 5 p.m. on the third Oct. 1 of eachmonth; 858-454-3541 or mcasd.org.
Museum of Making Music —- “ON: The Beginning of the ElectricSound Generation” runs through March 2010; museum celebrates theinnovations that changed the face of American popular music andmusic making from the 1890s to the present and features 500 vintageinstruments, hundreds of audio and video examples and aninteractive stage; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays-Sundays; 5790 ArmadaDrive, Carlsbad; $7, general; $5, students, seniors and activemilitary; free, children 5 and under; 760-438-5996 ormuseumofmakingmusic.org.
Museum of Photographic Arts —-“Ansel Adams: A Life’s Work”runs through Oct. 4; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays-Sundays; Casa deBalboa Building, Balboa Park, 1649 El Prado, San Diego; $6, adults;$4, seniors, students and military; free, children under 12 with anadult and on the second Tuesdays of each month; 619-238-7559 ormopa.org.
Museum of San Diego History —-Operated by the San DiegoHistorical Society 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily; Casa de BalboaBuilding, Balboa Park, 1649 El Prado, Suite 3, San Diego; $5,general; $4, seniors and military; $2, students; free, childrenunder 6; 619-232-6203 or sandiegohistory.org.
The New Americans Museum —- Dedicated to documenting thecontributions of immigrants; 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesdays-Sundays;2825 Dewey Road, Suite 102, NTC Promenade, Liberty Station, PointLoma; free; 619-255-8908 or newamericansmuseum.org.
The New Children’s Museum —- The museum provides dynamic,playful and hands-on exhibits and studios, along with art classesand other fun activities for kids and families; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.Mondays and Tuesdays, Fridays and Saturdays; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.Thursdays; noon to 4 p.m. Sundays; closed Wednesdays; $10admission, $5 seniors and active-duty military with ID, childrenunder 1 free; 200 W. Island Avenue, San Diego; 619-233-8792 andthinkplaycreate.org.
Oceanside Heritage Village Park and Museum —- HistoricalOceanside buildings and grounds on display; 1-4 p.m. Sundays; 220Peyri Drive, Oceanside; 760-433-8297.
Oceanside Historical Society —- Historical exhibits andarchives; 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursdays-Saturdays; 305 N. Nevada St.,Oceanside; 760-722-4786 or oceansidehistoricalsociety.org.
Oceanside Museum of Art — “An American Dream,” whimsicalmixed-media work by Gregg Jabs, runs through Jan. 10; “Cafe ConMuertos: Daniel F. Martinez,” an exhibit of Dia de losMuertos-themed art, runs Oct. 8-Nov. 1; Martinez will discuss hisexhibition at 2 p.m. Oct. 24 —- $8; Martinez will also lead afree, hands-on papier-mache skeleton workshop from 1 to 4 p.m. Nov.1; “Delayed Gratification,” an interactive mixed-media bicyclepiece by Escondido artist Dave Gilarducci, is on exhibit throughSept. 25; “Fabric of Survival: The Art of Esther NisenthalKrinitz,” an exhibit of embroidered panels that chronicle thissurvivor’s memories of the Holocaust, runs through Oct. 25; museumhours, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays; 1 to 4 p.m. Sundays;704 Pier View Way, Oceanside; $8, regular admission, $5, seniors;free, students, military and their dependents; 760-435-3720 oroma-online.org.
Pacific Southwest Railway Museum —- Dedicated to thepreservation and interpretation of railroads as they existed in thePacific Southwest; rides on antique trains offered Saturdays andSundays; State Highway 94 and Forrest Gate Road, Campo;619-478-9937 or sdrm.org.
Rancho Buena Vista Adobe —- This 11-room adobe ranch housefeatures turn-of-the-century antiques, landscaped gardens, artgallery and gift store; 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesdays-Saturdays;docent-led tours, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesdays-Fridays and 10 a.m.Saturdays; 640 Alta Vista Drive, Vista; 760-639-6164.
Rancho Guajome Adobe —- Docent-led tours of the restoredhistorical 22-room adobe ranch house and its gardens, 11 a.m.,12:30 p.m., and 2 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays unless raining; 2210N. Santa Fe Ave., Vista; $3; 760-724-4082.
Reuben H. Fleet Science Center —- “Motion Mania: Move YourMind” runs through June 6, 2010; “So WATT” energy exhibit and”Aging for All Ages,” an interactive exhibit on the aging process,are open; the IMAX Space Theater is showing “Amazon” through Dec.31, “Wild California” through November, and “Under the Sea” throughMarch; family-friendly activities at the Exploration Bar from 1 to4 p.m. Saturdays; “Kid City” and “Origins in Space” are on exhibit;”Escape From Dino Island” motion simulator ride is open ($5); opensat 9:30 a.m. daily; closing times vary; Balboa Park, 1875 El Prado,San Diego; $10, general; $8.75 seniors and children 3-12; admissionplus one IMAX film, $14.50, adults; $11.75, seniors and children 3to 12; 619-238-1233 or rhfleet.org.
San Diego Air & Space Museum —- “To the Moon: Snoopy Soarswith NASA,” an exhibit that shows how Charles Schulz’s belovedcomic strip character was used to by NASA to market the Apollo moonexploration program in the 1960s, is now on display; “The Da VinciExperience,” a separate-ticket exhibit of 60 scale models,interactive devices, drawings, books and painting reproductionsbased on the scientific inventions, models and designs of Leonardoda Vinci, runs through Jan. 3, 2010 (exhibit entry is $24.75 foradults, $21.75 for seniors, $19.75 for students and $15.75 foryouth ages 3 to 11); active-duty military and children 2 and underare free; “Second Saturdays” offer family activities each month at12:30, 1:30 and 2:30 p.m.; also featured: a replica of a WWIIGerman “flying wing,” a reproduction of the WWI fighter the SopwithPup, the Apollo 9 command module, the world’s only globalpositioning satellite on display and a model of the JPL Mars rover;10 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily; Balboa Park, 2001 Pan American Plaza, SanDiego; $15, general; $12, seniors, students, retired military withID; $6, ages 3-11; free, children 2 and under and active militarywith ID; (behind-the-scenes restoration tours are available foradditional fee); $5-$8, simulator rides; 619-234-8291 oraerospacemuseum.org.
San Diego Archaeological Center —- Exhibits detail the area’spast through use of local artifacts; 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.Mondays-Fridays and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays; 16666 San PasqualValley Road, San Pasqual Valley; free; 760-291-0370 orsandiegoarchaeology.org.
San Diego Automotive Museum —- 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. daily;Balboa Park, 2080 Pan American Plaza, San Diego; $8, general; $6,seniors and military; $5 students with ID; $4, children 6 to 15;free, children under 6; 619-231-2886 or sdautomuseum.org.
San Diego Chinese Historical Museum —- “The Many Faces ofCantonese Family Locks” is open; the museum collects, preserves andshares the Chinese-American experience and Chinese history, cultureand art; 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays and noon to 4 p.m.Sundays; group tours available upon request; 404 Third Ave., SanDiego; $2, adults; free, children 12 and under; 619-338-9888 orsdchm.org.
San Diego Hall of Champions —- The museum documents the teamsand individuals who have shaped San Diego’s sports landscape, fromprep stars to the numerous professional clubs that have called thearea home; 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. daily; Balboa Park, 2131 PanAmerican Plaza, San Diego; $8, general; $6 seniors, military andstudents; $4, children 7-17; free, 6 and under; 619-234-2544 orsdhoc.com.
San Diego Model Railroad Museum —- Permanent exhibits includefive working model railroads, including HO-scale, N-scale, andLionel and O-gauge trains; 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesdays-Fridays and11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays; Balboa Park, 1649 ElPrado, San Diego; $6, general; $5, seniors; $3, students with ID;$2.50, active military with ID; free, children under 15 with paidadult; 619-696-0199 or sdmodelrailroadm.com.
San Diego Museum of Art —- “American Artists from the RussianEmpire” runs Oct. 24 to Jan. 17; “Toulouse-Lautrec at SDMA: TheBaldwin M. Baldwin Collection” runs through Oct. 18; “CalderJewelry,” an exhibit of handmade jewelry by sculptor AlexanderCalder, runs through Jan. 3; “Oceanic Art: A Celebration of Form”runs through January; the museum’s permanent holdings include acollection of Italian Renaissance, Dutch and Spanish Old Masters,Asian art, South Asian paintings, as well as comprehensive examplesof American art, 19th-century European paintings and 20th-centurypaintings and sculpture; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays; noonto 5 p.m. Sundays; Balboa Park, 1450 El Prado, San Diego; $10,general; $8, seniors and active military; $7, students with ID; $4,children 6 to 17; free, children 5 and under; 619-232-7931 orsdmart.org.
San Diego Museum of Man —- “Treasures Uncovered,” abehind-the-scenes look at how the museum’s curators andpreservations catalog, clean and restore ancient artifacts, hasopened in the museum’s Resource Center ($5 separate entry fee); theChildren’s Discovery Center features a hands-on, 1,350-square-footinteractive gallery that depicts life in ancient Egypt; 10 a.m. to4:30 p.m. daily; Balboa Park, 1350 El Prado, San Diego; $10,adults; $7.50, seniors, students with ID and youth ages 13-17; $5,ages 3 to 12; free, children 2 and under; 619-239-2001 ormuseumofman.org.
San Diego Natural History Museum —- “Gunther von Hagens’ BodyWorlds & the Brain,” an exhibit of plasticized human bodysculptures, runs through Oct. 4 (separate entry ticket required,$16-$27); the museum opens the largest 3D museum theater inCalifornia on Oct. 5 with “Dinosaurs Alive!; “Baja California”photography exhibit runs Oct. 3 through Jan. 3; “Fossil Mysteries,”the largest exhibit in the museum’s history, is open; 10 a.m. to 5p.m. daily (open until 8 p.m. Thursdays, except holidays); hoursvary weekly, call to confirm; Balboa Park, 1788 El Prado, SanDiego; $13, general; $11, seniors; $8, military, students and youthages 13-17; $7, children ages 3 to 12; 619-232-3821 orsdnhm.org.
San Dieguito Heritage Museum —- “Skate and Create,” an exhibitabout the region’s contributions to skateboarding, is open; FamilyDay, the last Oct. 3 of each month, offers hands-on activities from1-3 p.m., $8 per participant; the newly relocated museum featuresexhibits on local history, from American Indians through earlysettlers to modern surfing culture; noon to 4 p.m.Wednesdays-Fridays and the last Oct. 3 of each month; 450 QuailGardens Drive, Encinitas; 760-632-9711 or sdheritage.org.
San Marcos Historical Society Museum —- The museum is intransition as it relocates to a permanent location in Heritage Parkand expands to include a conference room, library, research/storageroom, gift shop and restrooms; in the meantime, the museum isoperating out of the historical Cox House next door; the museum’scollection includes an exhibit of costumed ethnic dolls collectedaround the world by Joe and Freda Beckett; an exhibition ofvignettes of the history of San Marcos is on display; noon to 4p.m. Tuesdays-Sundays; Heritage Park at Walnut Grove Park, 1950Sycamore Drive, San Marcos; 760-744-9025.
Junipero Serra Museum —- The Serra Museum sits on the site ofthe original San Diego mission set up by the Spanish before theymoved to the historical (and current) Mission Valley location, anddocuments the early history of European settlement in San DiegoCounty; operated by the San Diego Historical Society; winter hours(Labor Day through May 31) 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday-Friday; 10a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays; summer hours (June 1 toLabor Day), 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday-Sunday; Presidio Park,2727 Presidio Drive, Old Town San Diego; $5, general; $4, seniorsand military; $2, students; free, children under 6; 619-297-3258 orsandiegohistory.org.
Timken Museum of Art —- “Palekh: Icons to Souvenir Boxes toIcons” runs through Oct. 4; the permanent collection is primarilyDutch, Flemish, French and Italian painters, including Rembrandt,Rubens, Petrus Christus, Fragonard, Jacques-Louis David andVeronese, as well as American artists such as John Singleton Copleyand Eastman Johnson; and Russian icons; 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.Tuesdays through Saturdays, 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. Sundays; Balboa Park,1500 El Prado, San Diego; free; 619-239-5548 ortimkenmuseum.org.
USS Midway Museum —- A photo exhibit tracing a century ofnaval forces in San Diego is now open; floating aircraft carriermuseum educates the public on the history of these “floatingcities,” with rides in Navy jet simulators, tours of the flight,hangar and mess decks, pilot house, navigation bridge and muchmore; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily; Aboard the USS Midway, 910 N. HarborDrive, San Diego; $17, general; $13, seniors (62+) college studentswith ID; $10, retired military with ID; $9, children 6 to 17; free,active-duty military and reservists with ID and children under 6;619-237-9905 or midway.org.
Valley Center History Museum —- The museum will host a one-dayguided tour program at the historical hacienda designed byarchitect Cliff May for film stars Dick Powell and June Allysonfrom 1 to 5 p.m. Oct. 25; tickets are $25; Betty Crocker permanentexhibit, highlighting the career of resident Agnes White Tizard,who played the fictional character, is open, and features a rareaudio recording of Tizard; dozens of exhibits on town history,aviation, American Indian artifacts, historical documents, tributesto original settlers and visiting celebrities and more; themuseum’s centerpiece is a stuffed 8-foot, 1,200-pound Californiagrizzly bear, extinct since 1924, recalling the days when thevillage was known as Bear Valley; 1 to 4 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays;29200 Cole Grade Road, Valley Center; free; 760-749-2993 orvalleycenterhistory.org.
Vista Historical Society Museum —– The museum, housed in thehistorical 1934 two-story Rancho Minerva, exhibits early Vistamemorabilia, artworks and photographs of the historical home; 2317Foothill Drive, Vista; hours, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesdays-Fridays;and the first two Saturdays of each month; 760-630-0444.
Whaley House Museum —- The Whaley House was built by San Diegopioneer Thomas Whaley in 1857 for his family and general store, andis operated by the Save Our Heritage Organization; the museum iswidely rumored to be haunted, resulting in it being open fournights a week —- see the museum’s web site for expanded Halloweenhours; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sundays-Tuesdays, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.Thursdays-Sundays; 2476 San Diego Ave., Old Town San Diego; before5 p.m. admission is $6, adults, $5, seniors, $4, children 3-12,free, children 2 and under; after 5 p.m. $10, adults and seniors;$5, children 3-12; free, children 2 and under; 619-297-7511 orwhaleyhouse.org.
Women’s History Museum and Education Center —- Formerly theWomen’s History Reclamation Project, the museum features archivesand exhibits on important women in world history; lightrefreshments; noon to 4 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays; 2323 Broadway,Suite 107, San Diego; free, but donations accepted; 619-233-7963 orwhmec.org.
Guy B. Woodward Museum —- The museum focuses on early Westernhistory, specifically that of the Ramona area —- exhibits includeturn-of-the-century furniture, a collection of women’s clothing andaccessories, a cowboy bunkhouse and the Casey Tibbs Memorialexhibit; 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday-Sundays; 645 Main St., Ramona;$3, adults; 50 cents for children; 760-789-7644 orwoodwardmuseum.org.
