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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
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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.
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Saturday, April 24 - 11 AM to 6 PM
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Sunday, April 25 - 11 AM to 5 PM
For more information and directions, please visit: www.missionfederalartwalk.org,
email: info@missionfederalartwalk.org
or call: (619) 615-1090
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Lecture: The Jews of Cuba
Barry Schneider will lecture on the Jews of Cuba.
Admission: FREE
Location:
Congregation Dor Hadash
4858 Ronson Court
San Diego, CA 92111
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Friday, Feb. 12 - 7:30 PM
For more information, please call: (858) 268-3674
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Stage: Bahok
An airport lounge sets stage for a clash of cultures in this new work by Akram Khan Company. Five performers "go head-to-head with three classically trained dancers from the National Ballet of China" in this story about the struggle to connect, communicate.
Admission: $28 - $38
Location:
Mandeville Auditorium at UCSD
9500 Gilman Drive
San Diego, CA 92093
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Friday, Feb. 12 - 8 PM
For tickets and information, please call: (858) 534-TIXS
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