University Heights Arts Open
September 6-7, 2008
Noon-5pm
●visual arts● musicians ●writers ●performing arts●
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University Heights Arts Open September 6-7, 2008 Noon-5pm ●visual arts● musicians ●writers ●performing arts● |
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Press Release June 13,2008 For Immediate Release
Alpine daze and Boogie nights, Jonathan Dunn-Rankin, Madara Hill, Open Studio photo credit Ricardo Vela University Heights Arts Open September 6-7, 2008, Noon-5pm www.UHarts.org San Diego, CA -June 2008: The 3rd annual, University Heights Arts Open (UHAO) is a free self guided tour of the arts. The weekend festival showcases the works of over 100 new as well as celebrated artists, playwrights, performers and musicians from the San Diego region enlivening the historic University Heights community. The event spans a 2 mile radius incorporating businesses, schools, churches, theaters, and a shuttle tour of over twenty artist studios in the area. A complimentary color brochure of the UHAO exhibits —including photos of artwork and a walking/trolley tour map is produced and available to visitors. The program includes a schedule listing times and locations of the performances by the diverse collection of musicians, performers and writers. Birney Academy of International Studies’s outdoor facilities (4345 Campus Ave) serves as the starting point for the tour featuring San Diego visual artists, chalk artists, student artwork exhibitions and activities. A block down the street, at the historic Swedenborg Hall, features visual artists, musicians, performers, and live theater. Free shuttle service will assist the visitors on their tour throughout the day. Program maps will be available online at www.UHarts.org. Opening reception is on August 15th at Swedenborg Hall featuring live music and artwork display and previewing Art Rocks (artist river rock project to celebrate neighborhoods 120th anniversary). Presented by the University Heights Art Association, in partnership with Birney Academy of International Studies, Swedenborgian Church of San Diego, UH Community Association, UHCDC, El Cajon Blvd Business Improvement Association, Diversionary Theatre and the Athenaeum. Sponsored by Wells Fargo, Realtor Mary Ann Stevens, Smart Levels Media, and Birney Academy PTA When: September 6-7, 2008 Time: Noon-5pm Where: 4345 Campus Ave San Diego CA 92103 Cost: FREE Parking: FREE Contact: 619-508-4075 or visit www.UHarts.org For this years artists, musicians, and performers, & images see: http://uharts.com/UHAOparticipants2008.htm
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artist: d.goth patti fox ''Colors of Children' dark vomit Sherry Krulle-Beaton Amber Pierce ART ROCKS In celebration of the Arts and University Heights 120th anniversary, artists will turn large river rocks (which are the neighborhoods signature building element) into works of art to be displayed at September’s 3rd annual UH ARTS OPEN. The smooth river stones are a symbol and a ubiquitous architectural feature of University Heights and make a fitting natural canvas or unique medium for the creativity and variety of artists. The ART ROCKS! art pieces will make their first public appearance on the August 15th preview party at Swedenborg Hall along with other representative pieces of participating artists. The ART ROCKS! project is intended as a fund raiser for University Heights 2008 Arts OPEN, and so UHAA will cheerfully accept any free-will donation from contributing artists. Artists chosen for ArtRocks 2008 are Amber Pierce, Brandie Maddalena, Carolyn Butler, d. goth, Dark Vomit, Diana Fowler, Duke Windsor, Jo Caldwell, Josie Rodriguez, Kaja Laustsen, Mario Torero, Matt Spangler, Midge Hyde, Patti Fox, Ricardo Vela, Sherry Krulle-Beaton, and Weston Riffle. Live music by Korrie Paliotto and artwork exhibitions from participating UH Arts Open 2008 artists. When: August 15, 2008 Time: 7pm-9pm Where: Swedenborg Hall, 1531 Tyler Ave San Diego CA 92103 Cost: FREE Parking: FREE Contact: 619-508-4075 or visit www.UHarts.org Contact: 619-508-4075 or visit www.UHarts.org
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Press Release August 20, 2007 For Immediate Release
EGGstravaganza project/ part of University Heights Arts Open Ongoing through September 16, 2007 www.uharts.orgSan Diego, CA -August 2007 : This year in celebration of the ARTS, over a dozen local San Diego artists will turn real ostrich eggs into works of art to be displayed at the 2nd Annual University Heights ARTS OPEN.The EGGS will make their first public appearance on August 9th at a preview party at the Lafayette Hotel, prior to being on display at Designs in Shell Gallery (2754 Calhoun Street, in the heart of Plaza Del Pasado in Old Town). Eggs will then be available for a silent auction at Swedenborg Hall on the second day of the ARTS weekend, Sunday September 16th, located at 1531 Tyler St, San Diego, CA 92103. The project, a fundraiser for University Heights 2008 ARTS OPEN and their elementary school art program, is patterned after events such as Cows on Parade in Chicago and Painted Ponies in Temecula. The Ostrich is the symbol and mascot for UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS, and the egg a fitting symbol for the creativity of artists. Artists selected for EGGStravaganza: Amber Pierce, Alexis Archibald, Carla Friedrich, Dorothy Annette, Eddie Henderson, Frank Casciani, Jim Hammond, Joseph Bennett, Linda Wood Feldman, Mario Torero, Melody Wolder, Midge Hyde, Randy "RD" Riccoboni, Scott Nespor, and Weston Riffle. Contact: 619-508-4075 or visit www.uharts.org High resolution images available on request
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