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GALLERIES

Art Expressions Gallery presents “Chasing the Light,” paintings by Robin Hall and photographs by Robert Hansen, Oct. 18–Dec. 1 (reception Oct. 18, 5:30-8:30). Mon.-Fri. 9-5, Sat. 10-5. 2645 Financial Ct., Ste. C, 858-270-7577; artexpressionsgallery.com.

At the Athenaeum Music & Arts Library: The Main Galley displays “Panorama/Diorama,” new work by Philipp Scholz Rittermann, thru Nov. 3 (reception Oct. 5, 6:30-8:30). The Rotunda Gallery features “Sequences,” work by graphic artist and illustrator Rigel Stuhmiller, thru Nov. 3 (reception Oct. 5, 6:30-8:30). Tues.-Sat. 10-5:30 (Wed. till 8:30). 1008 Wall St., La Jolla, 858-454-5872; ljathenaeum.org.

BorrelliSpace Gallery presents “Market Series,” paintings by Jeanne Dunn, thru Sept. 29. 4411 Park Blvd., 619-913-8441.

“Natural Connections: Joanne Hayakawa & Gail Roberts” traces the 25-year exchange between the two artists, thru Oct 18. Tues.-Sat. 11-5, Sun. 1-5. William D. Cannon Art Gallery in the Carlsbad Library Complex, 1775 Dove Lane, Carlsbad, 760-602-2021; carlsbadca.gov/arts.

Distinction Artist Studios & Gallery presents “Innocent Discoveries,” works by Sarah Joncas, Jen Lobo, Kendra Binney, Ahren Hertel, Michael Brown and Kelly Haigh, thru Oct. 6. “If Opened Alarm Will Sound,” works by Ekundayo, Shay and Paul Torres, Oct. 13–Dec. 1 (reception Oct. 13, 6-10): Wed.-Fri. noon-5, Sat. 10-5 (second Sat. till 8) & by appt. 317 E. Grand Ave., Escondido, 760-781-5779; distinctionart.com.

At 4 walls: “Out of Sight, Out of Mind: Time-Based Work” by Les Leveque and Wendy Richmond, and “Out of Line: An Exhibition of Drawings” by Nicole Eisenman, Spenser Little, Jim Shaw, Masami Teraoka and K.V. Tomney (reception Oct. 13, 6-9), both thru Nov. 7. Thur. & Fri. 11-7 & by appt. 3813 Ray St., North Park, 619-501-0879; 4wallsgallery.com.

Gotthelf Art Gallery launches its 2007-08 season exhibitions with “La Viaje,” thru Oct. 26. Mon.-Fri. 10-5, Sun. noon-5. Lawrence Family Jewish Community Center, 4126 Executive Dr., La Jolla, 858-362-1154; sdcjc.lfjcc.org.

Hands On Cedros, the Gallery of Functional Art, singles out the Palomar College Crafts Program, with works on view thru Oct. 31. Tues.-Sun. 10-5. 346-B S. Cedros Ave., Solana Beach, 858-847-9827; handsoncedros.com.

At Joseph Bellows Gallery: Kate Breakey’s multimedia work features nature photographs with layers of oil paint and pencil, thru Oct. 13. Lillian Bassman presents a collection of her fashion photographs, Oct. 20–Dec. 29 (reception Oct. 20, 5-8). Tues.-Fri. 10-6, Sat. 11-5. 7661 Girard Ave., La Jolla, 858-456-5620; josephbellows.com.

At Louis De Jesus Seminal Projects: “This Is My Country,” an inaugural group exhibition examining issues of identity, thru Oct. 20. Tues.-Sat. 11-6. 2040 India St., Little Italy, 619-696-9699; seminalprojects.com.

Madison Gallery displays paintings by Renzo, thru Sept. 30, and sculptures by Boban, opening Oct. 19. Daily 10-7. 1020 Prospect St., Ste. 130, La Jolla, 858-459-0836; madisongalleries.com.

The Maritime Museum of San Diego and the Artists Guild of the San Diego Museum of Art present works by 30 area artists, thru Oct. 17, aboard The Berkeley. 9-8 daily. 1492 N. Harbor Dr., 619-234-9153, ext. 110; sdmaritime.org.

New Visions Art Quilt Gallery continues its inaugural year of exhibitions with art quilts by Elizabeth Barton, Katie Pasquini-Masopust and Fran Skiles in “Three Voices/Three Visions,” thru Oct. 28. Tues.-Sun. 10-4. 2825 Dewey Rd., Ste. 100, San Diego, 619-546-4872; quiltvisions.org.

At Ordover Gallery: Lisa Smith’s photography evokes surreal visions in “Embracing Randomness——Urban Musing,” thru Oct. 21. John D. Clark presents new works from the “Ancient Stories Portfolio,” thru Oct. 21. Peter Fay’s photographs include the vast expanses of wild landscape in southeastern Alaska and Denali State Park in “Alaska: The Light,” Oct. 25–Dec. 2. Donna Cosentino exhibits black-and-white photographs in “Heartbeat of the Landscape: Images of the Forests and Waters of Our Treasured Land,” Oct. 25–Dec. 2. Wed.-Sat. 10-5, Sun. noon-5. 444 S. Cedros Ave., Studio 172, Solana Beach, 858-720-1121; ordoverproject.com.

The Patrick Moore Gallery provides a wide range of original artwork from international artists as well as emerging artists from the area. Current exhibits include work by Marilyn Jacovsky and Lory Smith, thru Oct. 13. Tues.-Sat. 10-6. 2400 Kettner Blvd., downtown, 619-756-6483; patrickmooregallery.net.

The Point Loma/Hervey Branch Library houses a group exhibition of works by leading contemporary artists of San Diego, ongoing. Mon. & Wed. 12:30-8, Tues. & Thur. 9:30-5:30, Fri. 12:30-5:30, Sat. 9:30-2:30, Sun. 1-5. 3701 Voltaire St., 619-531-1539; sandiego.gov/public-library.

The San Diego Watercolor Society displays the 80 water-media paintings chosen for the 27th International Exhibition. Oct. 1-31 (reception Oct. 5, 5-7). Wed.-Sun. 11-5. NTC Promenade, 2825 Dewey Rd., Point Loma, 619-876-4550; sdws.org.

The Santa Ysabel Art Gallery presents “Fragments: Lost and Found,” featuring the work of Althea Brimm, thru Sept. 30. “You Are Here: Joan Boyer Paints with a GPS” features plein air and studio paintings with GPS readings on the back of each work to mark the artist’s favorite painting locations, Oct. 6–Nov. 11. Thur.-Mon. 11-5. 30352 Hwy. 78 at Hwy. 79, Santa Ysabel, 760-765-1676.

At Sharp Studio Gallery: “Funerary” showcases a collection of work created by artists who, through grief, have developed a visual conversation to help refigure or honor those who have died, Oct. 13–Nov. 3. Thur. 4-7, Fri & Sat. 2-6. 3807 Ray St., North Park, 619-546-9546; sharpgallery.net.

At Southwestern Artists’ Association’s Gallery 23: Edward Juarez, Monique Straub and Ilse Gerson, Oct. 1-15. John G. Davis, Neal Evans and Maurjo Reser, Oct. 16-31. Daily 10-4. Spanish Village Art Center, 1770 Village Place, Balboa Park, 619-232-3522; swartists.com.

At Susan Street Fine Art Gallery: new paintings by Sheldon Greenberg and Susan Hall, thru Oct. 15. Stephen Pentak pushes landscape paintings beyond conventional realism to the realm of conceptual abstraction, Oct. 18–Dec. 10 (reception Oct. 13 at 6). 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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Oompah-Pah!

When it comes to Oktoberfest, the heartier the better: Sausages should be colossal, polka had better be pulverizing, and the beer——well, it should flow into tankards in mighty torrents. So when you choose to commemorate the marriage of Crown Prince Ludwig to Princess Therese of Saxe-Hildburghausen, why celebrate anywhere other than the La Mesa Oktoberfest (October 5-7), the county’s peerless purveyor of Bavarian-theme beer gulping? Featuring the Oktoberfest standards of beer, bratwurst and live oompah-pah music, the festival won’t so much surprise as pleasantly overwhelm——kind of like that fourth helping of cheese noodles. Ride the trolley to La Mesa Blvd. (Date Ave. to Fourth St.), where you’ll find more than 400 booths selling art, crafts and food, and a nearby parking garage transformed into a beer garden. If you’re feeling inspired by the costumed folk dancers, or if the live music puts you in the mood, a dance floor is available to rhythmically exorcise any lederhosen-clad spirits. Hours: 11-11 Fri. (beer garden opens at 5). 11-11 Sat. (beer garden opens at noon) and noon-6 Sun. (beer garden opens at noon). More information: 619-440-6161 or eastcountychamber.org/event_oktoberfest.html.
——CHARLIE MINTZ

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ET CETERA

Art and artful wines combine in the fourth annual La Jolla Gallery & Wine Walk, Sept. 27, 5-9, visiting galleries in downtown La Jolla. 619-233-5008; lajollabythesea.com.

Kids Included Together celebrates its 10th anniversary with “Celebrating Every Child’s Story: The Storybook Ball,” including a cocktail reception, silent and live auction, dinner and dancing, Sept. 29 at 5:30. Rancho Bernardo Inn’s Aragon Ballroom, 17550 Bernardo Oaks Dr., 858-225-5685; thestorybookball.org.

Wyland Foundation’s fourth annual Clean Water Art and Education Tour, designed to introduce children to many of today’s environmental issues, kicks off at Birch Aquarium, Sept. 29, 11-2. 2300 Expedition Way, La Jolla, 949-497-7979; wylandfoundation.org.

The Branding rides again, with the 14th annual fund-raiser for the East County Family YMCA Sept. 29 at the Deerhorn Valley ranch of Dianne and Paul Jacob. 619-449-9622, ext. 116; eastcounty.ymca.org.

The annual San Diego City College International Book Fair is held on campus Oct. 2-7, showcasing the arts, music and, of course, literature of all sorts and featuring spoken-word and/or music performances by Adrian Arancibia, David Bacon, Amiri Baraka, Denise Chavez, Mel Freilicher, the Gilbert Castellanos Quartet with Charles McPherson, Oakley Hall, Daniel Reveles, Rebecca Solnit, Kim Stringfellow, Quincy Troupe and Zoe Keating. Free. 1313 Park Blvd. sdcitybookfair.com.

The annual Santa Fe Market and Día de los Muertos celebrations add a splash of color and one-of-a-kind creations to the Bazaar del Mundo Shops in Old Town. The market sets up shop Oct. 5 & 6, 10-8, & Oct. 7, 10-5, with jewelry, crafts, wearable art, wall hangings, storyteller sculptures, blankets, woven pillows and more. Oct. 26–Nov. 4, altars decorated for Dia de los Muertos are displayed in the Bazaar del Mundo courtyard and at Casa Guadalajara (4133 Taylor St.) and Casa de Pico (5500 Grossmont Center Dr., La Mesa). Sugar skull-making demonstrations Oct. 27, 10–5, and a free sugar skull-making and decorating workshop for kids. Taylor and Juan Sts., Old Town, 619-296-3161; bazaardelmundo.com.

Mama’s Kitchen, which provides meals to men, women and children affected by HIV/AIDS, presents a fund-raising runway fashion show, “Be Haute! Be Here! If You’re Not, You’re Naught!” Runway models and celebrities from San Diego and Los Angeles, a gourmet lunch and silent auction, Oct. 6 at 10:30. Westgate Hotel Fountain Terrace, 1055 Second Ave., San Diego, 619-233-6262; mamaskitchen.org.

Train songs and whistles resound at the free 10th annual Old Poway Park Train Song Festival, Oct. 6, 10-4, featuring traditional music inspired by the history and culture surrounding railroads, and train-related vendors and crafts. 14134 Midland Rd., Poway, 858-668-4576; powaymidlandrr.org.

The Art Glass Guild’s sixth annual show and sale, the largest art glass show in Southern California, features more than 30 glass artists. Oct. 6 & 7, 10-5. Spanish Village Art Center, Balboa Park, 619-702-8006; agasc.org.

The Coronado Classic Speed Festival races into Coronado Oct. 6 & 7, 8-5, with a spectator-friendly race between 225 of the world’s most unique machines. Naval Air Station North Island, Coronado, 888-695-0888; coronadospeedfestival.com.

The Wedding Party Bridal Show offers creative and talented vendors, exciting fashion shows, wine tasting and hors d’oeuvres, Oct. 7, noon-5. Hyatt Regency La Jolla at the Aventine, 3777 La Jolla Village Dr., 760-635-1120; sandiegowedding.com.

Enjoy a day of food, music, art and wine at Festival Escondido, including food tasting from more than 20 restaurants in downtown Escondido, wine and beer tasting, live music, art gallery receptions and activities for all ages. Oct. 13, 11-10. 760-745-8877; festivalescondido.com.

Quiet Hero, a clothing company that donates a portion of its proceeds to help children injured in war zones, presents a fund-raiser designed to help an injured Iraqi orphan travel to the U.S. for surgery. The event includes appetizers, drinks, live music and a fashion show, Oct. 13, 6-10. Madison Gallery, 1020 Prospect St., Ste. 130, La Jolla, 858-864-7717; quiethero.com.

Listen to an array of Italian music, visit more than 150 food and vendor booths and watch the annual stickball tournament at the 13th annual Little Italy Precious Festa, Oct. 14, 10-6. Attendees can also observe as artists create works of art on concrete at “Gesso Italiano,” an Italian street-painting festival held in conjunction with Little Italy Precious Festa. India St. between Ash St. & Grape St., 619-233-3898; littleitalysd.com.

San Diego Natural History Museum tours: Learn about equipment, field techniques, location and artistic principles for great bird photographs, then travel to La Jolla Shores and Santee Lakes for a full day of photography, Oct. 20. Join an intriguing photographic outing to Bodie, the best preserved ghost town in the Old West, Oct. 18-21. Visit the natural and cultural marvels of Mexico’s Sierra Tarahumara and board the famous “train ride in the sky” to climb canyon walls and cross ravines at 7,500 feet in the air, Oct. 25–Nov. 2. Experience the silence and beautiful simplicity of Joshua Tree National Park with yoga, rock climbing, hiking and meditation, Oct. 26-28. 1788 El Prado, Balboa Park, 619-225-0203; sdnhm.org.

The 32nd annual Harvest Festival returns to the Del Mar Fairgrounds, Oct. 26-28, featuring more than 300 artists and craftspeople, a pumpkin patch, gourmet edible art and local entertainment. Fri. & Sat. 10-7, Sun. 10-5. 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd., 415-447-3205; harvestfestival.com.

Join the Human Factor Leadership Academy for “We Can,” a fund-raiser and family fun event including music and food, Oct. 27 at 6. Gateway Church, 1280 N. Johnson St., El Cajon, 858-334-3976; humanfactorla.com.

The Bridal Bazaar hosts its fall expo Oct 28, 10-4, at the Del Mar Fairgrounds, featuring 200 exhibits offering a variety of wedding products and services. 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd., Del Mar, 760-334-5500; bridalbazaar.com.

The Carlsbad-Oceanside Art League presents a juried Fine Art Show, every Sat. & Sun., 9-4, on the lawn in front of the Carlsbad Inn, 3075 Carlsbad Blvd., Carlsbad; carlsbadinnart.blogspot.com.

At dusk on the first Wed. of each month, the San Diego Astronomy Association hosts Stars in the Park, a public telescope viewing event outside the Reuben H. Fleet Science Center. 1875 El Prado, Balboa Park, 619-238-1233; rhfleet.org.

Art Mart features displays by local artists, including paintings, woodwork, jewelry and pottery, first and third Sat. & Sun. of the month, 9-4. Balboa Park, lawn area near Federal Bldg., 619-235-1105.

At Del Mar at Dusk, watch the seaside sunset when businesses in the village of Del Mar stay open late for a night of music, food, art displays and promotions, first Tues. of each month, 6-8. 15th St. near Del Mar Plaza, 619-7555-1179; delmarinfo.org.

The Downtown Business Association of Escondido’s Second Saturday Art Walk takes place each month, 11-8. Downtown Escondido centered around Grand Avenue, 760-745-8877; downtownescondido.com.

Nature walk with a trail guide, first Sat. of each month at 9:30 a.m. Marian Bear Memorial Park, Hwy. 52 & Regents Rd., 858-581-9944.

Tours are available for Queen Califia’s Magical Circle, a unique mosaic sculpture garden by Niki de St. Phalle, open Tues.-Sun. from 8:30 to dusk. Kit Carson Park, 3333 Bear Valley Pkwy., Escondido, 760-839-4331; queencalifia.org.

The Rancho Santa Fe Art Guild presents Art and Music in the Courtyard, each Fri. at 3:30. 6004 Paseo Delicias, Rancho Santa Fe, 858-759-3545.

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