July 11, 2009
5 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Jazz on Grand
5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Corner of Kalmia & Grand

FREE jazz held every 2nd Saturday. Bring your lawn chairs, friends and family, and relax to the sounds of jazz.

Saturday, July 11
12:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.

BEGINNING BEADING - A Global Perspective on Jewelry Learn the basics of creating beaded jewelry and using appropriate tools in this workshop taught by Sandra Francour, a local jewelry artist who makes beaded works inspired by her world travels. Participants will select beads and fashion their own bracelet and earrings. The class will begin with a discussion of beads from around the world, including those featured in the stunning exhibition NOMADIC LEGACY - Tent & Textiles of Central Asia and Iran. Samples of Sandra's jewelry at special pricing, will be featured in a trunk show that day in the Museum's Collector's Gallery.

Advance reservations required - tools and material are included. Limited to 15 participants. Appropriate for adults and children ages 12 and up.

$45 members and students/$55 nonmembers.
Contact: (619) 239-0003 Ext 405.

July 11, 2009
2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Art Connection: Free hand-on Paper Mache workshop with artist Thomas Wold.

5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Opening Receptions for: "Local Color/ In Dreams" featuring over 50 pieces of artwork by local and regional artists. Solo exhibitions by Mark Rodriguez and Brian Gibson. "Little and Large" SD Visual Arts Network exhibition featuring Calder inspired sculpture and jewelry by Linda Shaffer and Liz Eisemann. This promotion is inspired by the Calder Jewelry exhibition at San Diego Museum of Art beginning July 25, 2009, until January 3, 2010. "Twilight" in the InnerSpace Gallery, featuring members of The PhotoArts Group.

Architectural Relics is a unique shopping experience. The beautifully decorated store is housed in a 120-year-old, historic building complete with original wood floors and tin ceilings.

Architectural Relics has a huge collection of antiques and relics found from all over the world including Europe, Asia and America. Architectural Relics specializes in one-of-a-kind architectural relics—both antiques and antique reproductions—for your home or garden as well as vintage-inspired gifts. Stop in today and experience Architectural Relics for yourself.

Robert Ferguson Fine Art is located at 365 W. 2nd Avenue, just six lights east off the 15-Valley Parkway exit in Escondido and showcases classic American impressionist paintings of the local landscape and Europe.

With the opening of our new store, SAVANNAH HOME, we are proud to offer sophisticated and unique home accents to those with discerning tastes. Scattered throughout our store you will find distinctive artwork, accent furniture, home accessories and gifts. Our designers are dedicated to helping our customers live beautifully.

Visit us on Grand and add a new dimension of luxury to your home. Over the past ten years, Savannah Design Group has been designing award winning model home interiors for some of the country's finest builders.

All regularly priced art work will be 20%!

Home Accents, Etc. features a variety of wall decor, including original oil paintings, original framed art, metal wall sculpture, framed prints and clocks.

In addition, we have a variety of accent furniture and home decor such as lamps, boxes, candleholders, picture frames, decorative bowls, platters, vases, and custom-designed silk greenery and floral arrangements.

"Plein air paintings of San Diego County by Scott Kuhnly and Stanislaus Sowinski" Scott Kuhnly is pleased to have artist Stanislaus J. Sowinski, Painter and iconographer showcased in his gallery. Sowinski considers himself a tonal/impressionist with emphasis on rich tones and loose, broken color. He believes in the concept of "Less is More."

Escondido History Center is open 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturdays. Visitors can watch a beginning blacksmith class, view the Victorian Country Home, Santa Fe Depot and Railroad car.

Paul Ryker presents "Journeys" at Vincent's Restaurant, from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m., on 2nd Saturday in downtown Escondido. We will travel through Paul's paintings to the Sierra Nevada mountains, San Diego, Spain and Europe. Paul will bring extra paintings for the show, effectively making the restaurant Vincent's Art Gallery. Take the tour with us. After the presentation, Paul's work will remain on the walls through mid-July.

For more information about Paul, visit his web site: paulryker.com, or call (760) 805-3223. If you would like to make dinner reservations, visit: vincentsongrand.com, or call (760) 745-3835.