Nathan & Jessie: It’s Time for Jazzy Folk
Streaming May 12 – 19
From the city where they sun shines through the mist, Temecula, California, comes the jazzy folk duo Nathan & Jessie. This duo, Nathan Rivera and Jessie Andra Smith, perform a unique blend of jazzy folk and blues on resonator guitars and accordion, reflecting the cultural, emotional, and inspirational images of their life experience which are rooted in the spirit of jazz, improvisation, storytelling, language, and humor. More Info
Final concert: Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center
Streaming May 26 – June 2
This classical musical series concludes this month with Summer Evenings VI that showcases the multi-talented musicians with selections from Samson, one of Handel’s most famous oratorios, and Mendelssohn’s Andante and Allegro Brillant. Don’t miss this virtuoso performance! More Info
Arts Commission meeting on May 6
The Carlsbad Arts Commission will meet at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 6. The agenda includes updates on the Arts & Culture Master Plan and public art including a collaborative temporary public art project in The Village, presented by Carlsbad Village Association Executive Director Christine Davis. More Info
Look behind the scenes at the Cannon Art Gallery
Have you ever wondered how a Cannon Gallery exhibit comes together? Two new videos on the Cannon Gallery website offer you a quick preview on how the current exhibit, Material Pulses: Seven Viewpoints, was installed. Curator Karen McGuire also offers a virtual tour of the exhibit with insights on the artwork which closes May 23. The Cannon Gallery serves as the only California venue to host this national traveling exhibition featuring quilts, mixed media, and installation work by seven fiber artists. Cannon Art Gallery is following safety protocols with limited occupancy. Please visit the website for hours of operation and to book an online reservation. More Info
Carlsbad Sculpture Garden reopens May 25
Take an art break in the Carlsbad Sculpture Garden, located north of the Cole Library. Celebrating contemporary art by nine artists in a refreshed landscaped setting, this outdoor gallery reopens on Tuesday, May 25 with a retrospective exhibit titled Another Glance: Celebrating 25 Years in the Garden. More In
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| Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center Front Row streaming through May 4 Enjoy a double dose of classical music with another excellent concert from the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center archive. More Info Virtual Family Open Studios Join artist Barb Wills for a live instruction Zoom event at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 8.More info Community Arts Grants The current cycle for fiscal year 2021 – 22 closes Monday, May 24. Individual applicant appointments for staff review are available on May 11, 13, 17 and 18. An open forum with Cultural Arts staff will be held online 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 19 to answer any application questions. ore info |
Carlsbad Friends of the Arts Dedicated to making the arts an integral part of the community experience. To become a member or volunteer, visit www.carlsbadfriendsofthearts.org
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