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San Diego Museum of Art’s ‘Beyond the Banner’ hosts artists, lecturers and performers through Aug. 31

The third annual Summer Salon Series is hosting its most impressive lineup to date, welcoming local and nationally-renowned artists, lecturers, poets, musicians and performers, who will investigate the topics of historical fictions and the dissemination of information in contemporary society.

Solana Beach Library Art Show to be held Aug. 4-Oct. 4

All are invited to attend the annual Solana Beach Library art show and sale “Summer Celebration” presented by the Sargent Art Group. The public is invited to view a wide variety of art by 30 artists in an exhibit running from Aug. 4 through Oct. 4.

Del Mar man takes a photo a day of the sun’s last rays

Del Mar sunsets by Mark Cullivan

Mark Cullivan wants to have something special to hang on his wall, and he’s dedicating at least an hour or two a day for the entire 2012 year to achieve that goal.

Carmel Valley artist invited to show work at Balboa Park’s Spanish Village Art Center

Carmel Valley artist Sue Britt was recently accepted into Balboa Park’s Spanish Village Art Center, San Diego’s largest collection of studio artists. Starting in July, Britt will share her unique pieces of art in the medium of paper tapestry, using strips of paper to create impressive nature scenes.

Carmel Valley artist Sue Britt was recently accepted into Balboa Park’s Spanish Village Art Center, San Diego’s largest collection of studio artists. Starting in July, Britt will share her unique pieces of art in the medium of paper tapestry, using strips of paper to create impressive nature scenes.

Architect a jack of all artistic trades

John Nalevanko

Smoochplant is now a very new trademarked company that sells “smoochcards,” decorative gift boxes and stuffed smoochplants — a romantic gift that combines the elements of stuffed animals and live flowers.

Del Mar artist competes for Plein Air Painting Awards

Del Mar resident artist Joli Beal has entered into San Clemente’s Paint San Clemente plein air event. The yearly competition is sponsored by the San Clemente Art Association, a 59 year-old nonprofit organization and will take place June 16-24.

Bound together, the art of books goes on display

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Old books can be found deconstructed, cut, twisted, folded, fanned, and distorted into new objects of beauty and intrigue at the fourth annual San Diego Book Arts National Juried Exhibition, May 26-July 8 at Geisel Library on the UC San Diego campus.

Special sculpture to remain in Del Mar, thanks to Garden Club

The “Flock of Sea Birds” sculpture outside Del Mar City Hall has found a permanent nesting place. In March, members of the Del Mar Garden Club voted to buy the artwork, which had been leased since its installation two years ago.

Solana Beach resident uses performance art to put sexual assault awareness ‘in motion’

Isabella Konold holds a dance event at the W Hotel last year. Proceeds from the event benefited a Thai shelter for women battling domestic violence and sex crimes. Courtesy photo

Upcoming Vagina Monologues performance on May 17 to be ‘transformative experience’ for both audience and actresses

Artist and Realtor team up to create zenlike setting in unique home

Farrah Fawcett once lived in home, now for sale

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    Bargain-hunters will find locally donated items, as well as high-end merchandise brought in from other stores, at the Goodwill shop opening 10 a.m. June 27 at 7631 Girard Ave. As of June 28, the store hours will be 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Saturday, and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. The donation center (at the rear of the building) will continue to operat […]
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    The UC San Diego Police Department released a composite sketch of the suspect involved in a sexual battery that occurred on Campus Point Drive just south of Voigt Drive. The suspect is described as a shaved or bald headed white male in his late 20s to early 30s, and standing 6’1” tall with an athletic build, wearing a white shirt with blue jeans. […]
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