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'Celebration of the Arts' at La Jolla High
La Jolla High School will host a special "Celebration of the Arts" as part of its 90th anniversary activities.
This artful event that is open to the community will be held on the quad of the school's campus. The festivities will highlight the visual and performing arts programs as well as interactive art for all attendees.
Chalk La Strada Chalk art drawings will surround the La Jolla High School quad and ceramics teacher, Mr. Marcus, will offer a "mud fest" for those interested in trying out the pottery wheels.
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There will also be a "Gong Show" for attendees to show off one minute of their talent, a soap box poem reading (contact Beth Penny at bpenny@san.rr.com if you want to be a part of it) and a "collaborative abstract painting" station. Buy a ticket to the Art Raffle and see if you are a lucky winner.
The LJHS Madrigals, Jazz Vocals, Varsity & Jazz Band, Highlights from "Grease" the musical as well as the top 3 winners of the school’s Air band talent show will be providing the afternoon soundtrack.
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To add to the drama, the La Jolla Playhouse station will also be showcasing photographs from its formative years at La Jolla High, and its current theatrical creations.
Student art will be available for viewing and purchase under the tented “Art Village” in the quad.
Drama teacher Anne Boutelle, will be using this event as a class project, where her students will be involved in the production and performance of the festival’s outdoor theater. Ceramics teacher Paul Marcus has been planning all year and guiding his students come up with creative pieces to display and sell. Art Teacher Carol Shamrock has her students creating both 2-D and 3-D visual arts. She will also be spearheading the collaborative rolled paper sculpture on the quad. Photography teacher Zane Friberg is having students capture art “through the lens”. Mr. Mattio’s woodshop is hammering and sawing away to create a beautiful Adirondack chair for the Art Raffle, as well as fabulous wood creations for sale.
All purchases and donations will go directly to the arts departments to help offset the cost of department supplies.
Admission to this artsy event is free and food and beverage will be available for purchase.
