Swinging into the Holiday Spirit

Happy Holidays!!!
So the semester is over (I hope everyone did well) and we have three very lovely weeks of break to relax and enjoy one of the most warmly cultured times of the year. I hope you all enjoy your vacation and come see whats going on in San Diego....

Here's this weekend's events:
It's A Wonderful Life Showing
Come start your vacation off on a sweet step...visit downtown El Cajon on Friday, December 16, 2005 to watch the season's classic in Judson Park. The show starts at 6:00pm, show up early and bundle up with a buddy and a batch of hot cocoa.
Directions -
Take 805 North
Merge onto 54 East, it becomes 125 N
Merge onto 8 East and exit on Magnolia Ave exit towards the Civic Center
Take the Magnolia Ave South ramp
Merge onto North Magnolia Ave
Judson Park is on the corner of N Magnolia Ave and E Park Ave

Holiday Jazz and Blues Festival
Saturday, December 17, 2005

Now this is what I'm talkin bout...you can't expect to bring in the holiday spirit without the sounds of saxophones and trombones spicing up the air. the festival sounds off at 11:00 am with the heavyweight jazz picking up at 1230, and continues on until the stroke of midnight. Yeahhh I can hear it now...mhmm. Bring a few friends and get your fingers snappin...

www.holidayjazzandblues.com

...Location: The 2005 Holiday Jazz & Blues Festival is being staged in a square block adjacent to the historic African American, Clermont/Coast Hotel (7th & Market Street) about 3 blocks from the new San Diego Padres ballpark (Petco Park) in downtown San Diego's East Village.
Admission: The festival is FREE. However, donations are accepted and will benefit the nonprofit Black Historical Society of San Diego.
Getting There: Try to take the bus or trolley to beat the parking rates but if you can't, head this way:

- From I-5 north, take the 9th Ave exit. Head south to Market Street, left to 7th Ave.
- From I-5 South, take the 10th Ave exit. Head south to Market Street, right to 7th Ave., Market Street.
- From I-94 West, continue to downtown, left on 7th Ave., to Market Street.
- From I-805 South, take the I-94 West exit, continue to downtown, left on 7th Ave., to Market Street.
- From I-805 North, take the I-94 West exit, continue to downtown, left on 7th Ave., to Market Street.
- From I-8 East, take the I-163 South exit, continue on 10th Ave, right on Market Street to 7th Ave.

- From I-8 West, take the I-163 South exit, continue on 10th Ave, right on Market Street to 7th Ave...

Don't forget to check back for more news...vacation won't stop the art enthusiast now will it?

More La Pastorela Pics

Pictures from our second group at the Old Globe's presentation of La Pastorela Noel.


^ Hmm...who's this?






Our members inbetween good and evil...







Classic Abraham.





Thanks for the pictures Vanessa.

La Pastorela Pics

Heres the group from the first night's showing (Dec 6th). I will try and get the other group's pics posted up.

If you can't read it, it says CASSIUS CARTER CENTRE STAGE...and the stands are displaying the La Pastorela poster.

Smile.

Nice pic. I think you can click on it to get a larger image.

Night At the Theatre

La Pastorela Noel
On two nights next week, we will be attending this play at the Old Globe in Balboa Park. We've filled up the seats and we're using all of the twenty tickets generously gifted to us by the Old Globe. If you are attending, please wear decent clothing and try not to wear jeans and t shirts, you all will be representing the Humanities Society and Eastlake High School.
The show begins at 7:30pm in the Cassius Carter Centre Stage. Here's the list of people who have reserved the free tickets.

Tuesday the 6th - Camille U., Carlos K., Jin M., Karla N., Lauren P., LieAnne N., Mark B., Moe K.,Robin S., Natalie P.
Wednesday the 7th - Abraham R., Andrew D.C., April A., Clark S., Hakim W., Jessie S., Kristy E., Lena L.,Ricardo G., Vanessa H.

Driving Directions -
theoldglobe.com: Take Interstate 5 North to the Sixth Avenue exit. Turn right (north) and follow Sixth Avenue to Laurel Street. Turn right (east) on Laurel and drive straight into Balboa Park.

December Nights

Balboa Park December Nights 2005
28 years of holiday magic

Festival and Museum Hours
Event Hours Friday, Dec. 2: 5:00--10:00 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3: Noon--10:00 p.m..Participating Museums are open for FREE Both Evenings 5:00 – 9:00 p.m.

Balboa Park December Nights presented by Barona is the largest free community festival in San Diego, expecting to attract between 150,000 to 200,000 visitors this year. Please join us as we celebrate the holidays with sparkling lights, color, food, music and fun. The event features traditional celebrations, cultural attractions and theatrical and musical entertainment throughout the Park
For more information visit the December Nights website

You've got to pick a pocket or two...

OLIVER! OLIVER! OLIVER! OLIVER! OLIVER! OLIVER! OLIVER! OLIVER!
Come see Oliver playing on its final two nights! Today and tomorrow is your last chance to watch an amazing Eastlake theatre production. The curtains rise at 7:00pm, don't miss out!
$7 adults
$5 students/children
The Ruth Chapman Theatre at Eastlake High School

a few words to the directors...please sir, could I have some more???

Jazz Sessions

Saturday, December 10th, 7:30 pm
Mayan Hall Theatre, Southwestern College
$10 general admission
$7 students/seniors
Box office opens one hour before curtain

Featuring Special Guest
Master Trumpeter Gilbert Castellanos
Directed by Byron Delto and Scott Walton

Missed it?

Humanities Society Meeting Recap
December 1st,2005

1. Club shirts - payments are being collected. Shirts are $8. See treasurer Jessie S. or contact any other officer. Please have your money by the next meeting (planned in two weeks)
2. Yearbook photo - We are retaking our club photos either on Friday or Monday..check back for the update.
3. Go see OLIVER! IT'S INCREDIBLE!!! Come and support your fellow club members and Eastlake's Drama program! :)
Playing every night to Saturday at 7pm
Students $5 Adults $7
4. La Pastorela Noel at The Old Globe

"Glorious archangels battle evil devils for the souls of humanity in this traditional Mexican-flavored Christmas musical. This rollicking comedy, written entirely in verse, blends political satire, popular culture and beautiful Spanish Christmas songs." theoldglobe.org

7:30pm Dress Rehearsal Show
Dec 6th and 7th - We have 10 tickets for each night, THANK YOU Mrs. G and the people at the Old Globe! We've pretty much booked the tickets but contact me just in case.
I'll have more details up and directions soon!