The Aventine and ArtWalk San Diego will celebrate San Diego’s trending pop-up movement with a third serving of Art a la Carte, an outdoor food-meets-art event showcasing the works of noted local artists and entertainment. Art a la Carte will take place at Aventine on Sunday, June 2 from 5 to 8 p.m. Foodies and art lovers alike are invited to attend this complimentary street festival-inspired event and immerse themselves in San Diego’s thriving fine arts and dining scene. Guests are encouraged to stroll along the lifestyle center’s “restaurant row,” take in the sights and sounds and then stop into their choice of Aventine eatery—including Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar, Truluck’s Seafood, Steak & Crab House, The Melting Pot and Cafe Japengo—to enjoy happy hour specials all night. Featured Artists and Performers for Sunday, June 2: • Tom Griesgraber—One of the few full-time Chapman Stick players in the world, his music and skill on his unusual 12-string guitar/bass/synth hybrid mesmerizes audiences and music industry pros alike. • Jon Koehler—Creator of unique kinetic sculptures ranging in size from 30 inches to 30 feet tall, with exhibitions taking place domestically and internationally. • Craig Kindel—Artists who uses light and water to create vivid and striking artistic visions that move in front of the viewer. • Pete Tillack—Australian-born artist who uses a technical analysis of contrast and monotone colors to dramatize the silhouettes and reflections of sunrises and sunsets. • Norm Daniels—Inspired by Southern California, he is known for his “plein air” paintings of surfing scenes and familiar San Diego sights. • Judy Mandel—Colorful scene painter originally from Brooklyn, New York whose works have been shown at international art shows and can be found in local galleries. • Tricia Skoglund—Specializing in metal abstracts, her unusually textured works vary from a collection of warm and neutral colors to bright blue seascape tones. Art a la Carte is a monthly series bringing San Diego’s artistic and culinary scenes together at Aventine every first Sunday of the month throughout the spring and summer months. This pop-up series is produced in partnership with ArtWalk San Diego, producer of San Diego’s original fine art festivals, including ArtWalk @NTC Liberty Station and Mission Federal ArtWalk. About The Aventine Aventine is an 11-acre upscale lifestyle and business complex that is home to the AAA Four Diamond Hyatt Regency hotel, an 11-story LEED Platinum Certified office building, Truluck’s, Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar, Cafe Japengo, The Melting Pot and state-of-the-art fitness center and spa The Sporting Club. Built in 1990 by renowned architect Michael Graves, the Aventine boasts a post-modern design inspired by Italian silhouettes. Situated in the “Golden Triangle” between the I-5 and I-805 on La Jolla Village Drive, the Aventine enjoys a central location easily accessible to La Jolla, UTC and downtown San Diego. For more information, visit www.aventine.com or socialize with us on Facebook and Twitter. About ArtWalk San Diego and Mission Federal ArtWalk Formerly known as ArtWalk on the Bay, ArtWalk @NTC takes place in a stunning park setting at NTC Liberty Station in late August. The festival celebrates both visual and performing arts in the historic and lovely setting of NTC's Ingram Plaza. More than 160 visual artists, a full musical performance lineup and art for families are in store for attendees of the free public festival. www.artwalksandiego.org/ntc In its 29th year in 2013, Mission Federal ArtWalk is Southern California's largest fine art festival and takes place in April. With its backdrop of San Diego's hip and historic Little Italy neighborhood, ArtWalk marks the arrival of spring each year as it fills the streets with more than 350 visual artists, 30-plus performance troupes and interactive art activities for families at KidsWalk. Mission Federal ArtWalk is free to attendees. www.missionfederalartwalk.org
