January/February Carpe Noche (nighttime events)

January 2005 Calendar of lectures/films/classes, etc

February 2005 calendar of lectures/films/classes, etc

March 2005 calendar of lectures/films/classes, etc.

Feb. 6 -- Tsunami Aid Relief Concert. The American Red Cross accepts donations during the Sunday Organ Concert at Spreckels Organ Pavilion. 2:00pm

Mar. 26 - Apr. 14 -- Easter Lily Display. Nearly 300 lilies fill the Botanical Building.

Ongoing Events/Lectures/Classes/Shows

San Diego Botanical Garden Foundation Horticulture Shows
For information about floral groups and meetings call the San Diego Floral Association at (619) 232-5762 www.sdfloral.org/ or the Botanical Foundation at (619) 234-8901.

All shows are in Casa del Prado, room 101, unless otherwise noted

Jan. 22 & 23 San Diego Orchid Society Winter Show

Feb. 5 & 6 San Diego Camellia Society
Feb. 12 San Diego Cactus & Succulent Society
Feb. 20 Mycological Society Show
Feb. 26 & 27 Ohara School of Ikebana

Mar. 5 & 6 Taka Sumi-e Painting Show
Mar. 19 & 20 Ikebana International––San Diego Chapter

Apr. 2 & 3 Southern California Plumeria Society ––Cutting Sale
Apr. 16 & 17 Exotic Plant Society
Apr. 23 & 24 San Diego Bonsai Club
Apr. 30/May 1 San Diego Iris Society
Apr. 30/May 1 San Diego Rose Society Show –– Balboa Park Club

Food and Wine Classes

Explore the enchanting world of culinary arts in the intimate and historic surroundings of the House of Hospitality in Balboa Park.

Class seating is limited to 16 for the cooking school and 25-35 students for the wine school. Cooking students sit around the Chef's exhibition kitchen in a bar-style setting allowing each participant a great view to observe the Chef's culinary techniques.

(619) 557-9441 x210 or www.balboafoodwine.com

Lawn Programs

House of Pacific Relations Lawn Programs www.sdhpr.org/

This group of cottages, each home to a different nation, takes turns holding outdoor programs of folk dancing and music are presented from 2:00—3:00 p.m. featuring traditional costumes, arts, crafts and ethnic foods. (Programs subject to change)

Dance Classes

Ballroom Dancing—Fri. & Sun., @ Balboa Park Club, (619) 297-4363
Bon Stemps Social Club Cajun & Zydeco—Thurs @ Balboa Park Club, (858) 496-6655. www.icajunzydeco.com
San Diego Lindy Hop Society—(858) 453-9935

Country Western
N’Line Dancers—(619) 552-0162 www.sdnlinedancers.org/

Folk Dance Groups
Balboa Park Folk Dancers—performance groups and classes, Recital Hall, (619) 469-7133 or (619) 299-1805
Cabrillo Int’l Folk Dancers—Balboa Park Club, (619) 286-0355
Kayso Folk Dancers—Casa del Prado, (619) 469-7133
Pride of Erin Irish Ceili Dancing---Wednesdays in Casa del Prado. www.pride-of-erin.com (619) 237-7347
Moreton Bay Morris Dancers (English Folk)—Mondays @ Casa del Prado, (858) 694-0424 http://home.att.net/~mbfm/
San Diego Folk Dancers—Mondays @ Balboa Park Club, (619) 294-4081
San Diego Int’l Folk Dance Club—Wed. @ Balboa Park Club, (619) 426-3481
International Dance Association(referral source for dance groups)—(619) 422-1584 www.idasdc.org
Park and Recreation Dance Classes—(619) 525-8258

Scottish Dance
Highland Dancing—classes and performing, Casa del Prado, (858) 592-9228
Royal Scottish Dance Society—(619) 280-5855 and (858) 549-4257 www.RSCDS-SanDiego.org/

Square Dance
Reels & Squares—Sun., War Memorial Building, (858) 279-7782
San Diego Square Dance Association. Balboa Park Club. http://www.sdsda.org/

Performance Groups
San Diego Civic Dance Company—(619) 235-1195
San Diego Civic Youth Ballet—(619) 233-3060 www.sdcyb.org
Maloshock Dance Company—(619) 235-2266.

Ongoing Events

Friends of County Animal Shelters (FOCAS)--beautiful, healthy animals available for adoption from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 at the first stop sign on President's Way (at Pan American Way). Look for the big blue FOCAS tent. All kinds of dogs and cats are available, and knowledgeable volunteers can answer questions and help you find the perfect pet!

For more information, call FOCAS at (619) 685-3536 or visit http://www.focas-sandiego.org/events.htm#balboa.

WorldBeat Center. Classes in drumming (all ages), dance (salsa, African, Brazilian and more.) Plus the Utamu Umoja Theatre Project. Contact 619-230-1190 for dates and times or visit www.worldbeatcenter.org

Free Sunday Organ Concerts
Spreckels Organ Pavilion 2:00 p.m. on the world’s largest outdoor pipe organ
www.sosorgan.com/

Marie Hitchcock Puppet Theater.
Shows Wed., Thurs., Fri. @ 10:00 & 11:30 a.m. Sat. & Sun. @ 11:00 a.m., 1:00 & 2:30 p.m.
www.balboaparkpuppets.com

January: Three Wishes: The Silly Story; Bitsy’s School Adventure; The Little Engine That Could; A Chinese Fairy Tail.

February: Pepper’s Favorites II; Fred E. Stare & Crazy Thing; Princess Phoebe’s Birthday; Sleeping Beauty.

March: Comical, Magical Ventriloquism; Rumplestiltskin; Irish Lullabies; Chicken Coop Comedy; Dr. Lackowitz vs. the Computer Virus.

April: Dr. Lackowitz vs. the Computer Virus; Nature’s Shadows; Pinocchio; Mother Holly; The Three Wishes–The Silly Story

May: Animals, Animals, Animals; Sleeping Beauty; A Flower Fantasy; Ritzy Rose & Bitsy Blossom Turn Over a New Leaf

Balboa Park Activity Center

Volleyball, badminton, table tennis and the greater San Diego Science Fair. See below for more details.

http://www.sandiego.gov/park-and-recreation/parks/activctr.shtml

Morley Field Sports Complex

A unique complex with something for everyone! Includes archery, disk golf, tennis, swimming, hiking trails and more. 2221 Morley Field Dr. (619) 692-4919

http://www.sandiego.gov/park-and-recreation/centers/morley.shtml

Art Mart. Bi-monthly casual art shows held on the lawn near the Federal Building. Sponsored by the Balboa Park Art Guild and the City of San Diego Park and Recreation Department. Free. 1^st and 3^rd Saturday and Sunday of each month. Public information 619 224-3703.

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