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San Diego Arts and Culture
San Diego has long been known as a cultural center and haven for every aspect of artistic expression. A cornerstone of the San Diego cultural community, the San Diego Opera named one of the top 10 companies in the United States by Opera America continues to deliver quality performances year after year. The standout San Diego Ballet offers an eclectic mix of classical and contemporary performances, as well as numerous world premieres. The San Diego Symphony presents classical masterworks, interactive performances and outdoor summer pops. At the La Jolla Playhouse, a three-theater complex located on the beautiful UC San Diego campus, audiences enjoy main stage productions at this Tony Award ® winner for outstanding regional theater. The San Diego Repertory Theater explores issues that affect the diverse communities of San Diego through drama and music. With each performance, "the Rep" aims to unite San Diegans through the exploration of spiritual, political and cultural values that exist within this unique city. The 2006-2007 season marks the 30th Anniversary of Broadway in San Diego. Blockbusters such as "Movin' Out," "Altar Boyz," "Hairspray," "Chicago" and "Stomp" will all make appearances over the 12 months.
The Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego houses distinguished works, including minimalist and pop art of the 12 60s and 70s, installation art, and Latin American and regional pieces, in magnificent Downtown and La Jolla venues. For tickets to many performing arts events in San Diego, log on to ARTS TIX at www.sandiegoperforms.com, or visit the ARTS TIX booth at Horton Plaza Downtown. Just steps from Downtown and Hillcrest, visitors can enjoy life on the greener side in massive Balboa Park, San Diego's greatest cultural treasure. Balboa Park is the largest urban cultural park in the country, spanning 1,200 acres and home to more than 85 institutions. Arts, culture and science converge here, where a multitude of attractions await visitors of all ages. Stroll along the Spanish Colonial-style buildings preserved since the Panama-California Exposition of 1915 to find bursting fountains, botanical gardens and street performers. Start at the Reuben H. Fleet Science Center, home to more than 100 interactive exhibits, as well as the world's first (and San Diego's only) IMAX® dome theater. The San Diego Aerospace Museum takes guests on a journey through the history of flight, from the Wright Brothers to the space age. At the San Diego Museum of Art, visitors can browse a fine collection of European old masters, 19th- to 20th- century American art, an encyclopedic Asian collection, and growing collections of contemporary and Latin American art.
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