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San Diego Events: Prisoned Chickens, Poisoned Eggs; Tchaikovsky; and the Cat in the Hat
By Barbarella | Published Wednesday, Sept. 1, 2010
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Thursday | 2
See how Matthew Hebert repurposes technology to create art using Arduino controllers (programmable computer modules) during this final installment of the series. Grab a cocktail in the rotunda and interact with local emerging artists.
Karen Davis believes that “chickens are conscious and emotional beings with adaptable sociability and a range of intentions and personalities.” Davis shares stories about her chicken sanctuary and signs her book, Prisoned Chickens, Poisoned Eggs: An Inside Look at the Modern Poultry Industry, at this event hosted by San Diego Animal Advocates.
Friday | 3
ART SAN DIEGO CONTEMPORARY ART FAIR
More than 50 galleries will showcase paintings, sculptures, drawings, prints, photographs, videos, and multimedia artwork at the Hilton San Diego Bayfront. The fair includes guest speakers, luxury-brand displays, citywide cultural programs, and wine and food events.
Back to school with a bang! The San Diego Symphony Summer Pops season closes with selections by Mozart, Tchaikovsky’s “1812 Overture,” the firing of cannons, and a fireworks display.
Saturday | 4
Pet-training event with information about when to visit the ER, how to train your pet (provided by ACME Training), pet massage by Denise Rolen, and exercising with your pet. Pets also available for adoption.
Head to the Philosophical Library in Escondido for a seminar offering a no-nonsense examination of love, from evolution to neuroscience to spiritual gurus. Ages 15 and up can get the skinny on “the only unified model of love in existence.”
Sunday | 5
Some like it hot! Chefs and representatives from hot sauce and barbecue sauce companies will offer samples and products for sale at the Hot Licks store in Old Town. Also, an amateur salsa and barbecue competition.
Lamb’s Players reprises Connie Ray’s comedy-musical. Pastor Oglethorpe’s taking a giant step: His church will have singing on Saturday night. Doesn’t sound all that daring today — but it’s 1938 and the church’s largest donors insist that singing leads to the great sin that is dancing.
Monday | 6
THE CAT IN THE HAT KNOWS A LOT ABOUT THAT!
The Old Globe Theatre screens this new PBS Kids animated television series designed to support science learning for preschoolers. Children will receive goodie bags and can have a photo taken with the Cat himself. The Grinch will also make an appearance.
Tuesday | 7
This event — hosted by the Global Energy Network Institute, the SDSU Vizlab, and the California Center for Sustainable Energy — begins now and continues through September. Bring your laptop to the NewSchool of Architecture & Design and be part of the solution.
Wednesday | 8
It’s the last day of the races! Newcomers’ seminars are offered one hour prior to the first race of the day, and the Del Mar Thoroughbred Club horse-racing season concludes with Party in the Paddock, which begins right after the final race; the area is “transformed into a venue where race fans can celebrate into the evening” with live music and more.
