The 20th Annual San Diego Jewish Film Festival The San Diego Jewish Film Festival (SDJFF) is part of the San Diego Center for Jewish Culture (SDCJC), at the Lawrence Family Jewish Community Center, JACOBS FAMILY CAMPUS in La Jolla. Since its inception in 1990, the San Diego Jewish Film Festival has become one of the largest and most prestigious festivals of its kind in the country, and is one of the highest attended cultural events in San Diego. Attracting over 20,000 ticket holders, the SDJFF presents approximately 40 short-subject, documentary and feature films, an international roster of guest artists, special Underwriter events and theme programs for all ages. The SDJFF aims to educate and illuminate audiences by offering an array of films that depict elements of the Jewish life, history, and culture in challenging, moving, and humorous ways as never seen before. The 11-day festival is an accomplished showcase including guest actors, filmmakers, and scholars who introduce their work, participate in audience discussions, as well as meet and greet events with the patrons. These guest artists are the heart and soul of the festival. Theme programs include: the Joyce Forum: A Focus on Emerging Filmmakers, Teen Screen, Kid‘s Matinee, The Lipinsky Family Student Day, FlixMix, and the Audience Choice Awards.The SDJFF is held at five venues around San Diego County, including the AMC La Jolla 12 Theatres, the UltraStar Mission Valley Cinemas at Hazard Center and UltraStar Poway Creekside Plaza 10, the David & Dorothea Garfield Theatre at the Lawrence Family JCC, and on the campus of San Diego State University at the Not Quite Kosher Film Festival. This year's festival promises to meet the demands of our growing audience to better the movie-going experience, while continuing to deliver the most contemporary Jewish films from around the world.
Admission: Varies
Location: Varies. See individual film listings
Wednesday, Feb 10 - Sunday, Feb 21
For more information on the various films shown each day and the location of these films, Please visit: www.tickets.lfjcc.org
11:00 AM - 06:00 PM
ArtWalk 2010 Known fondly as the largest fine art festival in southern California, Mission Federal ArtWalk is a two-day event held from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on April 24 and 25, 2010 celebrating original works of art. In its 26th year, the fine arts festival has been counted upon by artists and art lovers alike, to bring together all facets of the arts in San Diego and promote the joy and investment in owning original artwork.
The fine art festival features more than 300 artists from all over the United States, as well as Mexico, who display their original art for exhibit and sale. What makes Mission Federal ArtWalk unique is the opportunity to engage directly with fine artists who are respected in their field. A wide array of mediums will be on display, including paintings, sculpture, glasswork, photography, music, dance and entertainment. There is also a special area for kids and families known as KidsWalk, which provides free and interactive creative arts activities including painting, performing arts, music and more.
Admission: FREE
Location:
Little Italy, along India Street, from Beech Street to Fir Street. MAP
Saturday, April 24 - 11 AM to 6 PM
and
Sunday, April 25 - 11 AM to 5 PM
Nabucco - The Jewish Story in Art and Opera Join Dr. Nicolas Reveles from the San Diego Opera and Dr. John Marciari, the Museum's Curator of European Art, for a conversation about depictions of Jewish people in art and opera. Learn more about the Museum's works by Bosch and Stanzione and about the Opera's production of Giuseppe Verdi's Nabucco.The opera of Nabucco - Giuseppe Verdi is also being held at the San Diego Opera house. Kindly look into our listings for the same.
Addmission:Included in regular admission. This program is open to the first 125 people who RSVP to the San Diego Opera at www.sdopera.com/operas/communityconversations.
Location:
San Diego Museum of Art
Balboa Park
1450 El Prado
San Diego, CA 92101 MAP
Wednesday, Feb. 10 - 7 PM
To learn more about the discussion please visit: www.sdopera.com
08:00 PM
Umalali - The Garifuna Women's Project A marriage of Central American indigenous peoples and African slaves, the Garifuna vocal traditions and music as presented by Umalali.The concert takes place at the Price Center East Ballroom. A pre-show Latin American chocolate and beer tasting takes place at 6:30 p.m. for $20.
Admission: $10-$26
Location:
UCSD Price Center Ballroom
9500 Gilman Drive
San Diego, CA 92093 MAP
