Artescape 7: July 12: An Evening of Progressive Arts at the WorldBeat Center

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ARTESCAPE 7: A Celebration of Progressive Arts
Saturday, July 12, 8PM - 11 PM
At the WorldBeat Center, 2100 Park Blvd, Balboa Park (directions are below)
All Ages are Welcome, $5 Suggested Donation (no one will be turned away)
All Donations will benefit Activist San Diego, a 501-c3 Non-Profit Organization

For info or to volunteer, please email Danielle, artescape@activistsandiego.org

Event Description

July's Artescape is the seventh of a series of visual and performing arts showcases that will form a collective of creative and talented free-thinkers. The title has two meanings. First, it refers to the variety of styles that will come together to paint the musical landscape of the event. Second, it alludes to the importance of art in its various forms as a release of personal expression … a means of escaping our limitations and creatively expressing our understanding of the world.

Aside from being a fund-raiser, Artescape will provide an opportunity for the diverse young, progressive community in San Diego to come together and meet each other. Activist San Diego’s appropriate motto is ‘Building a Network for Social Justice.” Artescape is an extension of Activist San Diego’s mission. There are a lot of artists in San Diego who would like the opportunity to experiment with fusions of musical styles and relate to people with new styles of creative expression, but they are scattered across the area. We want to bring them together, in a situation where they can meet each other and become part of a new collective of open, intelligent and talented artists.

ARTIST INFORMATION

AL HOWARD & the K23 ORCHESTRA

Al Howard is a local musician and poet who performs regularly around San Diego. He can be seen and heard along with the K23 Orchestra and the Sa-Da-Tay All Stars, as well as at local open mics. Al recently published his first book , a collection of thoughts, poems, and sounds entitled The Serpentine Highway. Visit the Altered States Press web site to learn more about Alfred or order his book.

EMERGENCY BROADCAST

Live neo soul hip hop, real players, real poets, real music. We refuse to be limited by the masses, our purpose is to uplift our people. In a world full of chaos, sometimes the only thing that matters is love, family, art, and music. For more information about Emergency Broadcast, or to contact them directly, email emergencybroadcastmusic@hotmail

SHEREHE ROZE

Sherehe is a poet, artist, writer, dancer, photographer, educator and motivational speaker. At twenty one years old, She has performed and presented at theatres, national conferences, Universities, and community events. Sherehe recently opened for Dr. Maya Angelou at the San Diego Cox Arena. She utilizes her one woman show, Heart Love: Messages of the Soul, to inspire others to discover their brilliance and become positive change agents in society and the world.

MARIO TORERO

"My work is comprised of the coordination and production of Fine Arts through Murals and Sculptures within the community of San Diego, Tijuana and Los Angeles as well as globally. My body of work consists of socially motivated public art creations that have evolved into a master plan concept that continues to march on to the tune of humanity’s dream." Learn more about Mario Torero at Fuerza Mundo

CLAUDIA FERNETY

Claudia Fernety is a painter, a former social worker, and a member of the San Diego Coalition for Peace & Justice. Some of her recent paintings are on display at the Children's Museum in downtown San Diego a block from the convention center.

KEN10

KEN10 (a.k.a. Kenton Hundley) is a local poet who can be seen and heard at many of San Diego's open mics such as Poetic Brew at Claire de Lune's. He will perform at Artescape accompanied by a DJ.

GETM (Global Education Through Music)

GETM is a San Diego based organization devoted to the promotion of the arts. By creating, sponsoring, promoting, implementing and participating in interactive arts-based events, programs and workshops GETM has exposed thousands of people to a multitude of arts including music, visual art, dance and film. GETM’s activities emphasize the importance creative arts have in the development of self-esteem. Learn more about GETM at www.get-m.org

DIRECTIONS

Located in Balboa Park's Pepper Grove, the WorldBeat Center is the only institution in the park dedicated to the culture of African-Americans and the African diaspora.

Directions:

From North County

5 South to 10th Ave Exit
Left on A Street
Left on Park Blvd.
WBC on Left Side just up from President's Way

From National City/ Chula Vista

take I-5 Northbound to "Pershing Drive/ B Street" Exit
Left on B Street
Right on 12th Avenue
12th Becomes Park Blvd
WBC on left side just up from President's Way

From 163 South

take "Park Boulevard/4th Avenue" Exit
Left on Park Boulevard
WBC on Left Side just up from President's Way

From East SD

Take 94 West
End of Freeway to downtown SD
Right on 12th Avenue
12th becomes Park Blvd.
WBC on Left Side just up from President's Way

ARTS & CULTURE LINKS

You can help by supporting the groups who are providing time, space, blood, sweat, and tears to keep the arts alive here in San Diego. Along with the links that you can find in the artist bios, here are some other important organizations who are helping to evolve the San Diego Arts & Culture scene:

Voz Alta

WorldBeat Center

Eveoke Dance Theatre

Acamonchi

The Center for World Music

Galoka Restaurant & Gallery

Viva El Rock

Taco Shop Poets

Urban Tribal Dance Company

Trummerflora

Merge Life and Music

Radioactive Future

Current Affairs Bookstore

Malcolm X Library & Performing Arts Center

Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego

Chicano Park

Caffiends Lounge

San Diego Writers Cooperative

Go San Diego's List of Arts Links

Speak Truth to Power

There are many more out there ... Explore San Diego and see how much we really can offer to the arts communities ... if you want to add a link here, email artescape@activistsandiego.org.

peace ....