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GALLERIES

The Athenaeum Music & Arts Library presents Jim Machacek’s “Codes,” etchings, collages and artists’ books that tell their own stories, with a combination of text and letterform with imagery that invents a new and personal language, thru May 5. The sixth biennial Juried Artists’ Books Exhibition, May 12–June 9 (reception May 11, 6:30-8:30). Gallery open Tues.-Sat. 10-5:30 (Wed. till 8:30). 1008 Wall St., La Jolla, 858-454-5872; ljathenaeum.org.

Distinction Artist Studios & Gallery presents “Fuse,” works from 10 artists, thru June 2. Wed.-Fri. noon-5, Sat. 10-5 (second Sat. till 8) & by appt. 317 E. Grand Ave., Escondido, 760-781-5779; distinctionart.com.

Exclusive Collections Gallery presents an art show and meeting with artist Royo, May 18 & 19, 6-9, displaying his oils on canvas depicting beautiful women of Spain. Fashion Valley Shopping Center, 7007 Friars Rd., Ste. 683, Mission Valley, 800-599-7111; ecgallery.com.

At Gallery 21 of the Southwestern Artists’ Association: Featured artists Maurjo Reser and Margaret Rangel, May 1-16. Daily 10-4. In Spanish Village Art Center, 1770 Village Pl., Balboa Park, 619-232-3522; swartists.com.

At Joseph Bellows Gallery: Alex Webb’s photographs from his new book, Istanbul: City of a Hundred Names, are on display May 4–June 9 (reception May 4, 6-8). Tues.-Fri. 10-6, Sat. 11-5. 7661 Girard Ave., La Jolla, 858-456-5620; josephbellows.com.

SDSU Library celebrates the life and career of baseball legend Tony Gwynn with “Beyond the Batter’s Box: The Hall of Fame Life of Tony Gwynn,” thru Sept. 7. SDSU campus, 5500 Campanile Dr., 619-594-6791; infodome.sdsu.edu/projects/gwynn.

At Ordover Project: Peter Fay’s color nature photographs from his “Solitude” series and Art Myers’ black-and-white photos of children afflicted with HIV, both thru May 6. Jennifer Saracino’s photographs from her Michigan series, May 10–June 17. Wed.-Sat. 10-5, Sun. noon-5. 444 S. Cedros Ave., Studio 172, Solana Beach, 858-720-1121; ordoverproject.com.

At the San Diego Watercolor Society’s Showcase Gallery in the NTC Promenade: “May Magic,” May 4-26. Wed.-Sun. 11-5. 2825 Dewey Rd., Ste. 105, Point Loma, 619-876-4550; sdws.org.

Concetta K. Antico’s artwork, “Enlightened: On Location Tuscon en Plein Air Works,” on display May 26, 6-10. Salon of Art Studio, 902 Fort Stockton Dr., Mission Hills, 858-344-6897; concettaantico.com.

Santa Ysabel Art Gallery presents “Ken Roberts: New Work,” featuring his plein-air landscape oils, May 5–June 17 (reception May 5, 4-8). Thur.-Mon. 11-5. Santa Ysabel Art Gallery, 30352 Highway 78 at Highway 79 in Santa Ysabel, 760-765-1676.

Sharp Studio Gallery continues Rod Engel’s solo exhibition of new expressionist acrylic paintings, thru May 10. San Francisco artist Michael Azgour’s paintings, May 12–June 7. Thur. 4-7, Fri & Sat. 2-6. 3807 Ray St., North Park, 619-546-9546; sharpgallery.net.

Shiva Artistic Collections presents “A Few of My Favorite Things,” featuring Tuscany landscapes by Cathy Carey and paintings by Nathan Huff, Mark Richmond and Cynthia Colis, thru June 30. Mon.-Thur. 10:30-6, Fri. & Sat. 10:30-8. 115 W. Grand Ave., Escondido, 760-745-7835; shivacollections.com.

At Susan Street Fine Art Gallery: “Still in Motion,” abstract-figurative paintings by Jamie Chase, in the Small Gallery, thru May 13. “Fever,” paintings and charcoal drawings by Allen Bentley, thru May 13. Tues.-Sat. 11-5, Sun. noon-4 & by appt. 415 S. Cedros Avenue, Ste. 160, Solana Beach, 858-793-4442; susanstreetfineart.com.

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ART

The Natural

Few artists can boast as diverse an array of influences as Jean Kazandjian, featured this month at La Jolla’s Madison Gallery. With roots in traditional Armenian culture, he started drawing at an early age. As a high school student, he was awarded first prize for his tapestry submission to a competitive exhibition at the Sursock Museum of Beirut. Later, upon settling in turbulent 1960s Paris, he was introduced to interior design and painting——and to Paris art-world heavyweights Giorgio de Chirico, Salvador Dali, Leonardo Cremonini, Francis Bacon and Alexander Calder. The recognition of his talents in such an esteemed setting led Kazandjian to focus primarily on painting, which he has done ever since. His training as an architect and his love for motion pictures are also evident in his work. Subjects appear at times to be simplified like a negative slide, while many of his paintings take on a sort of minimalist quality——a bit abstract, a bit surreal. See his work beginning May 11. 1020 Prospect St., Ste. 130, 858-459-0836; madisongalleries.com.
—— ADAM ELDER

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ET CETERA

Sixth@Penn launches Resilience of the Spirit: Human Rights Festival 2007, thru Aug. 12. 3704 Sixth Ave., Hillcrest, 619-688-9210; resilienceofthespirit.com or sixthatpenn.com.

The 2007 UPAC Gala is May 3 at 5:30. Sheraton San Diego Hotel & Marina, 1380 Harbor Island Dr., 619-446-0805; upacsd.com.

Cinco de Mayo Block Party to benefit Christie’s Place May 5, 5-midnight. Fifth Ave. between Island and J Sts., and J St. between Fifth and Sixth Aves., downtown, 619-233-5008; signonsandiego.com.

Mingei International Museum’s 29th Anniversary Gala is May 11 in the Salk Institute, 10010 N. Torrey Pines Rd., La Jolla, 619-239-0003; mingei.org.

Cygnet Theatre’s third annual gala, A Sundown Soirée, is May 12 at 5:30 in the Powerhouse, Del Mar. 619-337-1525; cygnettheatre.com.

Alzheimer’s Association San Diego/Imperial Chapter’s annual gala, “A Moment in Time,” is May 12 at 6. Hosted reception, silent auction, dinner, entertainment and live auction. Manchester Grand Hyatt on San Diego Bay, 1 Market Place, downtown, 818-492-4400, ext. 141; sanalz.org.

Coronado Home Tour, May 13 at 11, features five historic homes demonstrating the city’s elegant diversity of architecture. Coronado Museum of Art, 1110 Orange Ave., 619-435-7242; coronadohistory.org.

The ninth annual Secret Garden Tour of Old La Jolla, May 19, 10-4, reveals gardens and homes that reflect the charm and tucked-away hidden scenery of the area; music by local musicians accompanies the tour. La Jolla Historical Society, 7846 Eads Ave., La Jolla, 858-459-5335; ljhs.org.

Soroptimist International of Alpine’s Mad Hatter Tea Party, May 19, noon-3, benefits charities the organization supports. Everyone attending is encouraged to enter the Mad Hatter Outrageous Hat Contest. Fuller Hall, Alpine, 619-659-1410.

The 11th annual North Park Festival of the Arts, neighborhood celebrations of art, culture and entertainment, is May 20, 10-6. University Ave. between 30th & 32nd Sts. 619-233-5008; northparkmainstreet.com.

The second annual Mother Daughter Tea hosted by La Cuna, honoring Kristi Pieper for her community work, is May 20, 2-4. Paradise Point Resort & Spa, 1404 Vacation Rd., 619-521-9900; lacuna.org.

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