June 2010

‘Heroes’ Worship At SDMA (San Diego: The San Diego Union Tribune)

In a society that acts as if the 1980s is ancient history, the art of antiquity can seem awfully remote. Somehow, the exotic nature of mummies and Egyptian tombs closes the time gap, but not Greek statues and pottery.

Graham Nash and 'Unforgettable' Rock Photos (San Diego: The San Diego Union Tribune)

From Aretha Franklin and Bob Marley to Ray Charles and Kurt Cobain, “Taking Aim — Unforgettable Rock ’n’ Roll Photographs” boasts riveting color and black-and-white images of several generations of iconic artists in action and in repose. They were taken by such leading music photographers as Anton Corbijn, Henry Diltz and Lynn Goldsmith.

Park’s Japanese Friendship Garden Grows Tranquility (San Diego: San Diego Uptown News)

Few places in the city offer such serenity as the Japanese Friendship Garden in Balboa Park.

Internationally Renowned Director to Lead The San Diego Museum of Art (San Diego: Business Wire)

The Board of Trustees of The San Diego Museum of Art has named Roxana Velásquez Martínez del Campo as the new executive director of the Museum. The internationally celebrated director will take the lead, the first female ever appointed to this role, in early fall.

The Old Globe: 75 and Still Going Strong (San Diego: San Diego News Network)

Seventy-five is the Diamond anniversary. And this is the year to celebrate the many facets of the Old Globe.

The Balboa Park Cultural Partnership serves as the collaborative body and collective voice for 26 arts, science, and cultural institutions in Balboa Park. Together we achieve greater effectiveness, innovation, and excellence and contribute to the vitality and sustainability of Balboa Park. Our collective 500 trustees, 7,000 volunteers, and 3,500 staff serve more than 6.2 million visitors annually.