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12/09/2020

Join the San Diego Air & Space Museum’s virtual Hall of Fame celebration on December 10, 2020! This year, the Museum will be honoring Tammie Jo Shults and Barbara Barrett.

Since 1963, the International Air & Space Hall of Fame has honored the world’s most significant pilots, crew members, visionaries, inventors, aerospace engineers, business leaders, preservationists, designers, and space explorers.

When? December 10, 2020, at 6 p.m.

Where: To receive the virtual event link, register here: https://sandiegoairandspace.org/calendar/hof2020-registration

Proceeds go towards the Museum's Youth Education Programs and COVID19 Recovery Fund.❤️

As an added bonus, all registered guests will be automatically entered to win two FREE tickets from Alaska Airlines!✈️

We're just three days away from the International Air & Space Hall of Fame Virtual Gala where we will be inducting two truly influential women aviators in Barbara Barrett and Tammie Jo Shults this Thursday Dec. 10 at 6 p.m. Pacific! ✨
Registration is free and open to the public at https://bit.ly/3nJhkbT. Proceeds benefit the Museum's Youth Education Programs and COVID19 Recovery Fund.

12/09/2020

Following the guidance set forth by the state of California early this week, museums have temporarily closed. While museums' doors in #BalboaPark are closed, don’t forget that there are still many ways to enjoy the park! Miles of hiking trails and the beautiful gardens remain open to the public.�🌳🌵🌹

As always, we encourage park lovers and visitors to follow state and local safety guidelines regarding physical distancing and mask-wearing for a safe and enjoyable visit to (y)our beloved Balboa Park!💫

For the latest updates, to ask questions via LiveChat, and hours in the Park, visit: culturalpartnership.org/updates

Thank you all so much for understanding and joining us in our continued efforts of protecting the public health of park visitors, staff, and in following State guidelines.❤️

#BalboaParkHikingTrails: balboapark.org/enjoy/trails

#BalboaParkGardens: balboapark.org/explore/gardens

Photo Source: canva.com

12/04/2020

#TasteofDecemberNigths starts today through Sunday, Dec. 6!

The three-day event with over 20 food truck/food vendors the Inspiration Point lot on Park Blvd. offering their most popular menu items.

Check out the official menu below, and plan out your favorite treats!

Visit decembernights.org for more details.
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The official menu for Taste of December Nights is now available!👇

Plan your visit at decembernights.org and we'll see you there tomorrow!🎅

12/03/2020

Balboa Park

Balboa Park

Only a few more days until you need your stretchy pants again! The #TasteofDecemberNights drive-through food event is happening this weekend! Friday, Saturday & Sunday, 11:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m., there will be more than 20 of your favorite past #DecemberNights food vendors in the Inspiration Point Parking Lot, where you can drive in, order, pick-up your favorite treats, and take them away to enjoy!! For all the details, including the vendor list and details on the event, visit https://www.sandiego.gov/taste-of-december-nights

12/02/2020

Balboa Park

The new Palisades Plaza was officially unveiled today at a press conference by Mayor Kevin Faulconer, Mayor-Elect Todd Gloria, Councilmember Chris Ward and other City leaders. This project brings a more pedestrian friendly vibe to the south end of Balboa Park. With new landscaping, lighting, a safer tram stop, and added seating and tables, it it a perfect place to take a break and watch the planes fly overhead. Thank you to the City of San Diego for making this wonderful improvement possible!

11/26/2020

With the holiday season upon us, we would like to take a moment to say how grateful we are for our annual Explorer pass holders. These past months, Explorer pass holders have been here for us and for all the organizations in Balboa Park. From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for your continued support.

As always, we encourage park lovers and visitors to follow state and local safety guidelines regarding physical distancing and mask-wearing for a safe and enjoyable visit to (y)our beloved Balboa Park!

While indoor museums in #BalboaPark are closed, there are still many ways to enjoy the park! The beautiful gardens and miles of hiking trails remain open to the public.

For the latest updates and hours in the Park, visit culturalpartnership.org/updates

11/26/2020

Virtual Explorer Experience at the Spanish Village Art Center

Take a break and see some beauty while you learn about one of Balboa Park's most creative gems along with Watercolor Artist Gabriel Stockton and Spanish Village Historian Jeffrey Iles!

Over the last 80 years, San Diego artists have continued to preserve and enhance this historical landmark by adding to its beauty with colorful concrete tiles, flowers, and unique studio entryways.

Learn more about the Spanish Village Art Center at https://spanishvillageartcenter.com/ and about Gabriel Stockton at gabrielstocktonfineart.com.

https://youtu.be/wERUuP6V83k

Take a break and see some beauty while you learn about one of Balboa Park's most creative gems along with Watercolor Artist Gabriel Stockton and Spanish Vill...

11/19/2020

Balboa Park

Balboa Park

Summer #2020 was an unprecedented time, and it has been awesome to document and share all of the ways #BalboaPark organizations have continued delivering experiences in exciting new ways during the pandemic.

As we reflect on the season, we also look forward to continued innovation from the venues in Balboa Park!

Special thanks to Jazmine for hosting our first season of 'Balboa Park to You', and to the nonprofits in the park who keep us inspired every day!

For more videos from across the park visit 'Balboa Park TV' on YouTube!

https://youtu.be/Wx4VkgCjCNc

11/16/2020

Mingei International Museum

🌼 Discover the art of #Oshibana, a Japanese technique of #flowerpainting!

Using cardboard, dried flowers, a clear gel medium, and macrame rope create an Oshibana charm that preserves nature’s beauty.

🌼 Discover the art of oshibana, a Japanese technique of flower painting! Using cardboard, dried flowers, a clear gel medium and macrame rope, create an oshibana charm that preserves nature’s beauty.

11/16/2020

The Old Globe

The Old Globe

The complete cast and creative team have been announced as Whoville hits the airwaves: KPBS presents The Old Globe's production of Dr. Seuss's How the Grinch Stole Christmas! On the Radio! This unique audio-only performance will be broadcast for free by KPBS Radio four times this holiday season. Plus, we will present the 15th annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony and the second annual Sensory-Friendly Grinch AXIS event as free virtual events. Details below!

11/16/2020

The Old Globe

The Old Globe

The Old Globe's annual Grinch Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony will be shown virtually this year on Sunday, November 22 at 6:00 p.m. PT on our social media channels. NBC 7 San Diego has all the details!

11/15/2020

Balboa Park to You - Celebrating 12 Years of the Balboa Park Sustainability Program

Since 2008, the Balboa Park Cultural Partnership has administered the #BalboaParkSustainabilityProgram. And by collaborating with a long list of partners over the past 12 years, the accomplishments have been impressive!

The program in its current form is winding down at the end of 2020, leaving the park and the staff in its various nonprofit organizations in a much greener place than when it started.

In this Balboa Park to You video, we talk with Rubi, the program manager, and recap the extraordinary results this program has had. See the video below!

https://youtu.be/gMEVR_ZYdC4

Since 2008 the Balboa Park Cultural Partnership has administered the Balboa Park Sustainability Program. And by collaborating with a long list of partners ov...

11/14/2020

Balboa Park

This week the State of #California announced that #SanDiego County has entered the Purple Tier for Covid-19 restrictions. For our beloved #BalboaPark, this means that indoor museum operations park-wide will cease by Friday, November 13.

We will post an update as soon as San Diego County gives the green light for museums to resume regular operations.

For more information and to see what is open, visit Balboa's Cultural Partnership's website (culturalpartnership.org/updates) for the latest updates on park closures. Thank you all! And stay safe! ✨

11/06/2020

Virtual Explorer Experience with the Mingei International Museum

We invite you to take a break (right meow)! Let your inner artist free and get creative with us! 🐱

In this past Virtual #ExplorerExperience, you'll hear from Christine Hietbrink, Deputy Director and Chief Curator, and Emily Brown, Collections Manager at the Mingei International Museum talk about the #ManekiNeko — Japan’s Beckoning Cats history and about the wonderful Maneki Neko pop up exhibit currently on view at the Japanese Friendship Garden!

Plus – Create your very own at home!

Fun Fact: Maneki Neko has been a common sculpture throughout Japan and China since the #EdoPeriod (1603 – 1868). Maneki Neko is thought to bring good luck with its raised paw.

What you'll need:
We invite you to take a break (right meow!), let your inner artist free, and get creative with us!

• Felt (a few small pieces in different colors)
• Needle
• Thread
• Scissors
• Marker
• Tacky Glue
• Print the Maneki Neko template here: https://bit.ly/3iGJMIz

See the full instructional Lesson Plan here: https://bit.ly/30LHUYW

We would love to see your Maneki Neko! So make sure you share your creations with us on social media by tagging #BalboaParkExplorer or you can also email your creations to [email protected].

Let your inner artist free and get creative with us! Hear from with Christine Hietbrink, Deputy Director and Chief Curator, and Emily Brown, Collections Mana...

10/30/2020

The City of San Diego's Parks and Recreation Department is providing grab-and-go candy distributions at 27 recreation centers through Oct. 31.

Today, Friday, October 30, from 4 - 6 pm, families can drive-up to the Balboa Park/Morley Field Recreation Center (2229 Morley Field Dr.) for a free bag of candy and a spooky surprise or two!

Everyone is required to wear a face mask, and costumes for kids are encouraged. 🎃

Details:https://www.sandiego.gov/sites/default/files/halloween-rec-centers.pdf

10/28/2020

Show the San Diego Air & Space Museum your favorite #Halloween costume and take photos with their spooky decorations!👻

Tag your photo with the hashtag #SDASMhalloween to enter their #VirtualCostumeContest for a chance to win Special Goodie Bag valued at $100! 🎃

All week long the Museum is encouraging guests to dress up in their favorite Halloween costumes and take photos with our spooky decorations! Tag the photo on your Facebook or Instagram account using the hashtag #SDASMhalloween to enter our Virtual Costume Contest.

The winner of the costume contest will receive a Special Goodie Bag valued at $100 from the Museum’s Gift Shop. Come join us for a Happy Halloween! 🎃

10/28/2020

Shotgun Tom Kelly: Layout Tour

Shotgun Tom Kelly: Layout Tour

Award-winning radio host Shotgun Tom Kelly will showcase his model layout in this up-close-and-personal look at his life off the airwaves.

10/28/2020

Centro Cultural de la Raza

This Thursday at 1p

10/27/2020

Hey Park lovers! We want to hear from you! #BalboaPark is asking residents to fill out a short survey to help identify priorities for future investment in the country’s largest urban cultural park.

Your input will help ensure available resources are directed towards initiatives that you want to experience. Please take a few minutes and help shape the future of #SanDiego’s crown jewel for generations!
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¡Queremos escucharte! El Parque Balboa está pidiendo a todos los residentes de la ciudad de San Diego que completen una breve encuesta para ayudar a identificar las prioridades para futuras inversiones en el parque cultural urbano más grande del país.

Su aporte ayudará a garantizar que los recursosdisponibles se dirijan hacia las iniciativas que más deseas. ¡Tómese unos minutos y ayude a darle forma a la joya de la corona de San Diego para generaciones futuras!

🌳Survey in English – https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/JMVV8PK
🌳Encuesta en Español -- https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/PW5YQY5

10/23/2020

It's almost Halloween, so it's time to CLICK or Treat! ​
Lurk 🕯️ on www.sdmrm.org/trains-and-tots for coloring pages, crafts, and stories...​
Haunt 👻 our halls to see elaborate decorations and find some Friendly Phantoms...​
& get special treats 🍬 when you donate to our GoFundMe​ at https://charity.gofundme.com/o/en/campaign/sdmrm

It's almost Halloween, so it's time to CLICK or Treat! ​

Lurk 🕯️ on www.sdmrm.org/trains-and-tots for coloring pages, crafts, and stories...​
Haunt 👻 our halls to see elaborate decorations and find some Friendly Phantoms...​
& get special treats 🍬 when you donate to our GoFundMe​ at https://charity.gofundme.com/o/en/campaign/sdmrm

​Museum members - check your emails for a special event.

10/23/2020

Balboa Park

Balboa Park

Looking for a fun and safe Halloween activities this year? Check out this mix of in-person and online offerings from a few of your favorite Balboa Park museums!👻🎃

https://youtu.be/2xHJ40JBAVg

10/16/2020

Explorers, let your inner artist free and get creative with us!

Join us on Friday, October 16th at 3 pm with Christine Hietbrink, Deputy Director and Chief Curator at the Mingei International Museum.

Learn about the #ManekiNeko — Japan’s Beckoning Cats history and about the wonderful Maneki Neko pop up exhibit currently on view at the Japanese Friendship Garden!

Plus - create your very own at home!

Don't miss it! Register here: https://bit.ly/31bGJSu

10/13/2020

San Diego Museum of Art

⁣This Indigenous People's Day, the Museum highlights the work of Fritz Scholder, currently on view in the exhibition "Questions of Identity."⠀
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Scholder’s images are often rooted in stereotypes, but through his use of vivid colors or contemporary objects, he challenges the viewer’s visual understanding of indigenous peoples and the clichéd narratives established by earlier artists.⠀
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“I am a non-Indian Indian,” Fritz Scholder asserted. “I do not feel the pull of the dichotomy of two cultures. However, I am aware of the incongruous nature of the two cultures.” Scholder is one-quarter Luiseño, a California Mission tribe. While Scholder maintained that his one-quarter Luiseño heritage did not define him, his depictions of Native Americans contrast starkly with those of non-Native artists who perpetuated romanticized stereotypes of indigenous peoples. Indeed, this was Scholder’s goal. He wanted to draw attention to the “schmaltzy” representations that saturated all facets of visual culture and in doing so, force viewers to question preconceived notions of Native Americans.⠀
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Catch these works and others seeking to capture the largely intangible American identity in the exhibition "Questions of Identity" in Gallery 6 on the first floor. ⠀
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To plan your visit and read up on our current guidelines, visit SDMArt.org/reopening/ or click the Link in Bio.⠀
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Featured: Fritz Scholder (AKA Fritz Scholder). "Bicentennial Indian," September 1974. Lithograph.Gift of Lorillard, a Division of Loews Theatres, Inc. 1976.197.⠀
Fritz Scholder (AKA Fritz Scholder). "Indian at the Lake," 1977. Lithograph on paper. Gift of C. Richard Stafford. 1982.124⠀
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#arthistory #americanart #indigenouspeoplesart #indigenousartist #contemporaryartist #postmodernart #popart #indigenouspeoplesday #SDMAcollection #SDMAyourWay #SanDiegoMuseumofArt #indigenouspeople

10/13/2020

Balboa Park to You - Stay Inspired: Hispanic/Latinx Heritage Month

Balboa Park to You - Stay Inspired: Hispanic/Latinx Heritage Month

Here are just a few ways to connect with organizations in Balboa Park and celebrate Hispanic/Latinx Heritage Month! San Diego Air and Space Museum: https://s...

10/08/2020

Maneki Neko — Japanese Friendship Garden

The beckoning cat, or Maneki Neko, is a talisman of good fortune (engimono) and as such attracts happiness, wealth, and good fortune while diverting evil forces.🐱

This wonderful pop-up exhibition at the Japanese Friendship Garden draws from Mingei International Museum’s collection of over 150 #ManekiNeko! The collection includes cats in a variety of media, including clay, porcelain, stone, paper mȃchė, metal, and wood, all crafted in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries.

While you are here, make sure to follow the Japanese Friendship garden YouTube page for more content! Subscribe here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2aTXtnc43PxNEju8fqN92w

The beckoning cat, or maneki neko, is a talisman of good fortune (engimono) and as such attracts happiness, wealth and good fortune, while diverting evil forces. This exhibition is drawn from Mingei International Museum’s collection of over 150 maneki neko donated to the Museum in 2011 by Bay Area...

10/06/2020

Balboa Park

Balboa Park

There's no better time than now to go out and explore!

In this third installment of our gardens reveal, we look at Balboa Park's Australian Garden, Palm Canyon, and the Florida Canyon Native Plant Reserve.

Learn more about the Park's gardens at https://www.balboapark.org/explore/gardens

https://youtu.be/1qS9U1tZzYE