Carlsbad, The Sleeping Beauty Awakens

Carlsbad, The Sleeping Beauty Awakens with The Right Stuff for April’s,

Thursdays on the Coast, The Experience

A sleeping evening turns into a beehive of activity at  Thursdays on the Coast, The Experience, to the amazement of many, during the second of 8 monthly events.  Hosted by the Carlsbad Village Association and held every fourth Thursday of the month, between 5:30 and 8:30pm, the city once again transformed into a real buzz of fervor and excitement.

Everyone rose to the occasion and showed that Carlsbad had the “right stuff”. 

Art by Sharon Hoffman

Shops remained open, eateries hosted offers and the art galleries rose to the occasion displaying the best of the best for the evening.  The galleries at the Foundry Art Studios at New Village Arts, Oceanside Art Gallery, COAL Art Gallery, The Phantom  Art Gallery, Snyder Art & Design , HomeLife Village Realtors Art Gallery, and Via Point Resort Services Art Gallery along with S the temporary 10Hr Art Gallery all participated with exhibitions,  and receptions adding to the evenings events.

Gourds by Grace

A lazy eye might miss Carlsbad‘s vibrant art scene, which has grown over the past three years.  New masterpieces appear on the art scene every week, so keep your eyes open next time you visit the city where once a month until October 27^th,where  musicians and artists participating with local merchants will transform  the downtown Village and the Village Faire into an explosion of activity with  Art Music, Shopping and Fine Dining.

Hector Toro

Special thanks you the musicians, Rick Hutchinson, Hector Toro, Keli Ma’u ‘s troop, Hello Trouble , Janice Thompson and the Tone Junkies for their participation and bringing enjoyment to all. visiting the event.

Don’t  miss, May 26^th where the  awakening of the sleeping beauty, Carlsbad, once again rises to the occasion to entertain  you. Photography Courtesy of Steve Deck.

Thursdays on the Coast, The Experience 2011: Char Cee, Art Exhibition at the Oceanside Art Gal...

Thursdays on the Coast, The Experience 2011: Char Cee, Art Exhibition at the Oceanside Art Gal...: "Join Us in an art exhibition with live music and a reception, coordinating with the Thursdays on the Coast, The Experience, art stroll in th..."

Char Cee, Art Exhibition at the Oceanside Art Gallery, April 28, 2011

Join Us in an art exhibition with live music and a reception, coordinating with the Thursdays on the Coast, The Experience, art stroll in the city between 5:30pm – 8:30pm.

Rise and Fall by Char Cee

Char Cee a unique and spirited painter. “As an “on location” painter, I image the world around me into abstract plein-air paintings. My passionate ability to convey feelings and emotions into abstract landscapes, flowers, and people have made me one of the more interesting and innovative artists in San Diego."

My philosophy is that any art form should set off the viewer's feelings that have been hidden away. With the wind in my hair and the sun on my face, the artwork takes its own course – driven by the environment.

Oceanside Art Gallery is located at 300 Carlsbad Village Drive, Ste 103, Carlsbad. , www.oceansideartgallery.com, 760-845-9017

The Foundry Studios at New Village Arts Presents "Impressions/Expressions"

The exhibition IMPRESSIONS/EXPRESSIONS by featured artist, Donna Butnik is being hosted by the Foundry Studios at New Village Arts on April 28th, 2011 between 5:30pm - 9pm 

Located at 2787 Street the evening will be filled with art, music by Hello Trouble and a reception, to be enjoyed by all.

Stop by and visit the contemporary artist Donna Butnik who paints deeply spiritual scenes that are inspired by both her dreams and the natural world around her, drawing on symbolic imagery and playfully manipulating compositional conventions.Ms. Butnik’s paintings are celebrations  of intuition and tenacity of the soul.

Her work incorporates mythological figures, the beauty of nature and a playful spirit to produce images of joy.  Fantastical animals, angelic characters, bright flowers and ethereal landscapes transport the viewer to the fanciful world of daydreams.

Much like a dream, Ms. Butnik’s subjects feel both otherworldly and familiar, both capricious and grounded.   The use of mixed media also heightens the sense of whimsey in her scenes, with strong lines juxtaposed against fields of luminescent color. 

So don't miss the exhibition and view all the artist by the artists that create at the Foundry Studios and have a wonderful time.

ABOUT THE NEW VILLAGE ARTS FOUNDRY:
The Art Foundry was established in August of 2009 by New Village Arts Theatre in the Village of Carlsbad. Housing 14 working artists’ studios with 16 artists in residence, The Foundry has become a unique, interesting and exciting place to create and view art and the process of making art.

A foundry is a place where things are forged, made and created. It is a place where things begin as raw materials and are transformed into something else, which is the basis of all art.

For more information please contact Laura Kurner, Art Foundry & Music Manager, New Village Arts Theatre.  Website www.NewVillageArts.org,  email: laura@NewVillageArts.org, phone: 760.434.4501

Musicians Return to Step Into the Beat for the Evening . April 28th

Hosting the event, the Carlsbad Village Association wishes to extend its appreciation to the musicians;

Hello Trouble at The Foundry Studios at New Village Arts, Rick Hutchinson, a great two piece band from North County, and a returning group to Thursdays on the coast will be at Liberty Tax Service, Roosevelt , Keli Ross-Ma'u and his steel drum troop bringing excitement to all ages; at the Village Faire, Carlsbad Village Drive, Hector Toro and his 3 piece band; at the 10 Hr Art Gallery, Ed Eastwood and his blues band; at the corner of State and Grand and a wonderful soloist and songwriter, Janice Thompson; at HomeLife Village Realtors & Art Gallery.

Thank you for sharing all your talents!

COAL Art Gallery Joins "The Experience"

The Carlsbad Oceanside Art League (COAL) was formed in August 1951 by a small group of emerging and established artists to promote art education and cultural appreciation of fine art in the community and is located at 300 Carlsbad Village Dr., Ste 101, Carlsbad.www.coalartgallery.com and review their ongoing exhibitions and events schedules. Call regarding information at 760-434-8497

To date membership includes approximately 250 enthusiastic artists and a featured artists is presented monthly.  Please join the April Featured Artist, Diana Cheroff and her wonderful exhibit along with the other artists in the gallery currently displaying.


Monthly exhibitions and events are scheduled, so please visit the website at