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Cali Orange Crush

Tuesday, August 18th, 2009
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Last night at Maida in Little Italy, San Diego artist and designer Megan Lyders hosted her first photography show, Cali Orange Crush. The series is comprised of of twenty new photographs, which thread the common hue, orange, throughout various compositions. From an orange ferris wheel to an aerial sunset, the photos were breathtaking. Maida was packed with people there to check out Megan’s work and enjoy the atmosphere. Check out the photos below…

All donations raised during the event went towards A Reason To Survive (A.R.T.S.), a San Diego non-profit which empowers children facing life challenges by providing innovative arts-based programs and education.

The series of photos will be on show at Maida until October 31, 2009.

Check out more of Megan’s work at web.mac.com/mlyders, which offers interior design and consultation services. She also maintains a design blog, megan.christine. Her photos will be on display at Maida until October 31.

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Megan (in orange) and friends.

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Atmosphere.

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One of Megan’s photos.

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Cali Orange Crush

Monday, August 10th, 2009
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The talented San Diego photographer Megan Lyders will be hosting Cali Orange Crush, her photography show, next Monday, August 17 at Maida in Little Italy. Open to the public, the reception will include a hosted bar, DJ and outdoor lounge, courtesy of local sponsors. All donations raised during the event will go towards A Reason To Survive (A.R.T.S.), a San Diego non-profit which empowers children facing life challenges by providing innovative arts-based programs and education.

Cali Orange Crush comprises a series of twenty new photographs, which thread the common hue, orange, throughout various compositions. Orange, a color that radiates warmth and energy, while symbolizing balance and playfulness, can also be easily associated to Southern California. Lyders’ attention to detail is evident through the images captured from unique vantage points.

Maida is located at 1910 State St., Ste. 101 in San Diego.

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From drug den to community center…

Wednesday, July 8th, 2009
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Less than 100 feet south of the US/Mexico border in San Diego sits La Casa del Tunel, a house that once enclosed the entrance to an underground tunnel through which drugs and undocumented migrants traveled to the States.

Recently, La Casa del Tunel has been turned into a place of culture and community. The Center features gallery space for art exhibitions and projects, an art supply store and space for music and spoken word. The building also houses an international artist-in-residency program with studios for visiting artists, writers and other creative people, and a rooftop border observation deck and cafe. The area around the building and adjacent property will be transformed into a green laboratory and gardens.

If you don’t want to drive there (we don’t blame you if you don’t!), you can walk across the border. Learn more at the La Case del Tunel website.

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Most underrated place to see art in SD…

Friday, June 26th, 2009
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Yes, we’re talking about the Oceanside Museum of Art. There’s big stuff going on over there as their exhibits and events continue to grow. With hip sponsors like Harney Sushi and Stone Brewery lending their sponsorship, you know there are some pretty fun things going on.

The OMA has started Art After Dark for the hip, 20 and 30-something crowd on select Friday nights. The exhibitions are on display amid multimedia entertainment, hands-on art-making activities, complimentary sushi from Harney Sushi, beer from Stone Brewing Co. and specialty wines. Unfortunately, the next Art After Dark isn’t until the fall. We’ll keep you posted…

Right now, Cell Memory by Valentyna Roenko Simpson will be on view in the Parker Gallery until July 10. Roenko’s fiber portraits address the concept of cell memory and the potential DNA holds for unlocking the secrets of human ancestry. Huh? We just like how it looks.

The OMA even has a travel program for its members. All OMA travel programs are fundraisers designed to provide cultural experiences, with a portion of the proceeds benefiting the many programs offered by the museum. This September, they’re headed to Spain and Portugal and to the Palm Springs Film Festival in January ‘10.

The OMA is located at 704 Pier View Way in Oceanside.
760-435-3720

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