San Diego Museum of Art Presents Art Alive

Surround yourself with creativity, masterpieces and fragrant floral arrangements at the San Diego Museum of Art's Art Alive annual art and flower extravaganza. Featuring live flowers coexisting with Old Master, Asian and American artworks transforming the Museum into a vibrant display of vivid colors in the heart of Balboa Park. Art Alive generates funding for education, interpretation, conservation and presentation of important works of art. Admission is $15 per person and the exhibit will be open June 12th through June 14th from 7:00 a.m. until 9:00 p.m. For more information please call 619-232-7931. The San Diego Museum of Art is located in Balboa Park at 1450 El Prado, San Diego, CA 92101.

I ♥ NCM: 1st Anniversary Family Fundraiser

The New Children’s Museum is celebrating its first year with a fundraiser and community celebration!

The NCM's 1st Anniversary Family Fundraiser will be held on Sunday, May 3, 2009 from 4:30-7:30. Guest will get in touch with their inner child with customized studio activities, specially designed performances and unique menu items. Don’t miss the 1st Anniversary Community Celebration on Sunday, May 10! This free event will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and will include tours, giveaways, hands-on art projects and fun for the whole family! Catch performances from the School Steel Drum Band, San Diego Youth Symphony, Oak Park Percussion Group and The Paul Green School of Rock Music Band. A complete schedule of activities is available at www.thinkplaycreate.org.

Magnificent Chinese Boxes of the Past

Visit the San Diego Chinese Historical Museum and discover a collection of finely crafted boxes from the Qing dynasty. “Magnificent Chinese Boxes of the Past” opens March 28th and features boxes masterfully made from different materials such as leather, carved wood, lacquer and bamboo. The San Diego Chinese Historical Museum is located at 404 Third Avenue. Admission is $2 and free for members and children under 12.

Reuben H. Fleet Science Center Offers Great Deals this Saturday!

The Reuben H. Fleet Science Center will offer FREE admission, discounted IMAX pricing ($8.50 per/person all ages) and a variety of special demonstrations and activities for all ages, this Saturday March 21st, at Balboa Park's first ever Family Day! Visit Balboa Park online for additional Family Day deals and specials.