The Kruglak Gallery offers a diverse range of contemporary exhibitions of interest to both students and the general public. The gallery is located in the MiraCosta College Student Center on the Oceanside Campus.

Gallery Hours:

Monday, Tuesday, 2:30 - 7:30 p.m.; Wednesday, Thursday, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Free admission

Gallery: (760) 795-6657

Gallery Director: Diane Adams

The Cloths of Heaven

Siobhan Arnold

February 9 - March 4; closed February 15

Reception: February 11, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.

Talk: February 18, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.

This body of work is inspired by the art historical representation of female figures from biblical, allegorical and mythological narratives. Drawing largely from the late Mannerist and Baroque periods of European painting, the images are Arnold’s reinterpreted "mise en" scenes. In her photographs, she explores her interest in the use of fabric and drapery as a pictorial device underscoring the stories and characters of these compositions.

Total Protonic Reversal

Clayton Llewellyn and Joshua Eggleton

March 16 - April 15; closed March 29 - April 1

Reception: March 19, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.

Talks: March 18, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Drawings of objects and forms of the everyday, which wait like divine clockwork, to be discovered in new forms and with new intent (from the perspective of two science-fiction nerds).

Picture This

Annual Student Art Exhibit

May 4 - 18

Reception: Thursday, May 6, 11:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

An all-media juried student art awards show.

Building Community through Dance: Eveoke Dance Theatre
Sponsored by North County Higher Education Alliance (NCHEA)
Friday, February 5, 8 p.m.

MiraCosta College Theatre

1 Barnard Drive, Oceanside

General admission: $12

For more information, e-mail dmassey@miracosta.edu

For tickets, call (760) 795-6815 or visit www.miracosta.edu/dance

MiraCosta College, Palomar College and CSU San Marcos, in conjunction with the NCHEA have invited Eveoke Dance Theatre for a residency that will take place on all three campuses. The event will include a lecture/demonstration at CSU San Marcos on February 3, a hip hop master class at Palomar College on February 4, and a culminating performance by the Eveoke Dance Theatre at MiraCosta College on February 5. 

Dance Studio Hour

Thursday, April 15, 2010, 7:30 p.m.

MiraCosta College, San Elijo Campus, Room 204

3333 Manchester Avenue, Cardiff

Free Admission

An informal presentation by students in MiraCosta’s dance classes, showcasing ballet, jazz. modern, tap, ballroom, commercial, Latin and world dance forms.

Day of Dance

Saturday, April 17, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.

MiraCosta College Dance Studio, Bldg 5100

1 Barnard Drive, Oceanside

General admission: $25 in advance, $30 at the door

A full day of dance workshops and classes in a variety of dance styles including modern, jazz, African, Latin, Middle Eastern, hip hop, lyrical, musical theatre, ballet, ballroom, yoga and more. Dancers of all levels are welcome.

Dance Break 2010

Directed by Dave Massey

MiraCosta Theatre
1 Barnard Drive
Friday, May 7, 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, May 8, 2 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, May 9, 2 p.m.
General Admission, $12; Seniors/Staff, $10; Students, $8
Seating will be reserved.

Box Office: (760) 795-6815

MiraCosta’s Dance Program kicks up its fervor and proudly presents a spectacular concert featuring choreography by students and faculty in a variety of classical and contemporary dance styles including ballet, jazz, modern, tap, ballroom, commercial and world dance forms.

The Tempest
By William Shakespeare
Directed by David Ellenstein
Assistant Direction by Tracy Williams

MiraCosta College Theatre
1 Barnard Drive, Oceanside

February 26, 27, March 4, 5, 6, 11, 12, 13: 7:30 p.m.

March 3: 7 p.m.
February 27, 28, March 7, 13, 14: 2 p.m.
Preview performance, February 25: 7:30 p.m.
General Admission, $25; Seniors/Staff, $20; Students, $15 with current student ID;
Preview night, $15 all seats

Student ID must be presented at the door.

Box Office: (760) 795-6815

Starring Jonathan McMurtry and directed by North Coast Repertory Theatre’s Artistic Director, David Ellenstein, The Tempest is a must-see theatre event in North County this year. This co-production with NCRT will feature a cast of seasoned professional actors mixed with top aspiring MiraCosta College students. Here is your chance to see one of the great Shakespearean actors lead the cast in a play of revenge, magic, humor and revelry.

The Caucasian Chalk Circle
By Bertolt Brecht
Directed by Eric Bishop

MiraCosta College Theatre
1 Barnard Drive, Oceanside

April 23, 24, 29, 30, May 1: 7:30 p.m.
April 25, May 1, 2: 2 p.m.
Preview performance, April 22: 7:30 p.m.
General Admission, $12; Seniors/Staff, $10; Students, $8; Preview night: All seats, $8

Box Office: (760) 795-6815

Based on an ancient Chinese story, this play is an epic tale of sacrifice and justice. In the land of Caucasus when war begins, a kitchen maid risks her own life to save the life of a noble child. Escaping the city, where the child would certainly be murdered, she takes the infant with her on a perilous journey. But when the wealthy mother returns to claim him, their fates lie in the hands of a wily, unpredictable judge who will determine the child’s true mother by the test of the chalk circle.

Tickets for all music performances are available online at www.miracosta.edu/events or by calling the Box Office at (760) 795-6815.

Faculty Concert

Friday, February 19, 7:30 p.m.

Concert Hall, Bldg. 2400, Oceanside Campus

General admission, $5

From voice to winds to guitar, this eclectic and entertaining concert showcases the diverse talents of our versatile music faculty. Styles represented during the evening’s performance will include classical, jazz, funk, rock, Latin and more˙definitely a fun evening for any music lover.

All proceeds go toward a MiraCosta music scholarship.  Offer your support for MiraCosta College music students by attending!

Music Industry Roundtable

Friday, February 26

Sponsored by MiraCosta College Career and Technical Education

Concert Hall, Bldg. 2400, Oceanside Campus

Free event – open to the public

Panel Discussion 1st Session: 10 a.m. – noon

Panel Discussion 2nd Session: 1 – 3 p.m.

This event is a panel discussion/interview of music industry professionals from the Southern California area. Representatives include manufacturers, technical support, venue staff and administrators, performers, consultants and designers.  The session will be recorded for presentation via the Internet and available to colleges across the country. Last year's event hosted more than 40 music industry panelists and notables in the two sessions.

“Going For Baroque”

North Coast Symphony Orchestra

Directed by Dan Swem

Sunday, March 21, 2 p.m.

Concert Hall, Bldg. 2400, Oceanside Campus

General admission, $10; students/seniors, $8

This concert features some well known baroque music, such as Bach's "Toccata and Fugue" (arranged by Stokoski) as well as some lesser known but equally beautiful music such as the Marcello Concerto in C minor for Trumpet and Orchestra, featuring Bruce Mills on piccolo trumpet.

Cal State Fullerton Guitar Ensemble

Wednesday, March 24, 7:30 p.m.

Concert Hall, Bldg. 2400, Oceanside Campus

General admission, $10; students/seniors, $8

The MiraCosta Music Department presents this globe-trotting guitar ensemble of exceptionally high caliber. Guitar enthusiasts will enjoy a musical tour of the British Isles plus unique pieces for guitar written by international figures Nikita Koshkin, John Duarte, Fito Olivares and Luc Levesque. Directed by David Grimes.

Opening Celebration Concerts – Mozart’s Requiem

Saturday, March 27, 7 p.m.

Sunday, March 28, 2 p.m.

Concert Hall, Bldg. 2400, Oceanside Campus

General admission, $10; students/seniors, $8

Sunday, faculty/staff and their guests will be admitted free with reserved tickets.

The MiraCosta Music Department showcases the tremendous acoustics of our new Concert Hall with a performance of Mozart's masterwork, Requiem. Singers and instrumentalists from MiraCosta's music programs and from around the county will demonstrate the outstanding acoustics through this major work, unplugged. Superintendent/President Dr. Francisco Rodriguez will officially acknowledge the opening of MiraCosta's newest building.

Courtyard reception follows each performance.

4th Annual Oceanside Jazz Festival Concerts
Friday, April 16, 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, April 17, 7:30 p.m.

Concert Hall, Bldg. 2400, Oceanside Campus

General admission, $30; students/seniors, $20;  staff, $15

The jazz program at MiraCosta will be hosting nearly 50 school performing groups from all around the United States as part of their annual event, the Oceanside Jazz Festival. This year, jazz choirs will perform throughout the day on Friday, April 16, and jazz bands will perform on Saturday, April 17. Daytime school performances are open to the public and free of charge. For additional information, check the festival Web site OceansideJazzFestival.com a few weeks prior to the event, or call the Jazz Festival Office at (760) 795-6679.

Each day will culminate in an evening performance featuring our own jazz ensembles, which will perform with internationally recognized guest artists.

On Friday, April 16, the Frequency Vocal Jazz Ensemble, under the direction of Matt Falker, will be sharing the stage with recording artist Karrin Allyson and her critically acclaimed trio of musicians. This versatile Kansas City-based vocalist has released 12 albums with Concord Records and has been nominated for three GRAMMY awards. She has a distinctive, soulful voice and is equally comfortable singing in English, French and Portuguese. Don’t miss this special event!

MiraCosta Music Department Presents the Grossmont College Symphony Orchestra  

Sunday, April 18, 3 p.m.

Concert Hall, Bldg. 2400, Oceanside Campus

General admission, $10; students/seniors, $8

Dr. Randall Tweed conducts Berlioz' Symphonie Fantastique and Mozart’s Piano Concerto No. 20 in D minor, K. 466, with guest artist Jessie Chang.

Dan Siegel

Saturday, May 1, 7:30 p.m.

Concert Hall, Bldg. 2400, Oceanside Campus

General admission, $10; students/seniors $8

Contemporary jazz composer, pianist and MiraCosta College associate faculty member Dan Siegel will present music from some of his chart-topping recordings that span three decades.  The all-star band is comprised of some of the best musicians on the West Coast.

San Diego Community College Invitational Choral Festival

Sunday, May 2, 3 p.m.

Concert Hall, Bldg. 2400, Oceanside Campus

General admission, $5; free admission with guest choirs coupon

MiraCosta College hosts invited college choirs from San Diego County to work with Dr. Gary McKercher, artistic director of the San Diego Master Chorale.  Audiences are encouraged to come hear all the choirs perform under the direction of Dr. McKercher.

"Songs on the Edge"

Advanced Songwriter's Concert

Wednesday, May 12, 7:30 p.m.

Concert Hall, Bldg. 2400, Oceanside Campus

General admission, $5

A concert featuring the progressive work of the Advanced Songwriting course.  Songs are representative of a wide variety of genres and subject matter. Students in this course are encouraged throughout the semester to push their songwriting to the limit, so be prepared for an evening of exciting, "edgy" material! 

“Fun, Familiar and Fascinating”

Windjammers College-Community Concert Band

Saturday, May 15, 2 p.m.

Studio A , Bldg. 2200, Oceanside Campus

General admission, $10; students/seniors, $8

Let the Windjammers put a smile on your face and a song in your heart!

Latin Jazz Orchestra

Friday, May 14, 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, May 15, 7:30 p.m.

MiraCosta College Theatre, Oceanside Campus

General admission, $10; students/seniors, $8

The MiraCosta Latin Jazz Orchestra will perform an evening of exciting repertoire from the Latin jazz genre.

Vocal Jazz Solo Night
Thursday, May 20, 7:30 p.m.

Concert Hall, Bldg. 2400, Oceanside Campus

General admission, $10; students/seniors, $8

The final performance of the school year by the Frequency Vocal Jazz Ensemble will feature selected soloists and small groups performing contemporary and classic jazz repertoire, primarily arranged by the students in the ensemble. Many songs will be selected from the Great American Songbook and performed either a cappella or with our student rhythm section.

MiraCosta Oceanside Jazz Orchestra and MiraCosta Jazz Collective

Friday, May 21, 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, May 22, 7:30 p.m.

MiraCosta College Theatre, Oceanside Campus

General admission, $10; students/seniors, $8

The MiraCosta Oceanside Jazz Orchestra (MOJO) and the MiraCosta Jazz Collective share the stage for an eclectic evening of music in widely ranging styles. Classic and contemporary jazz in both big band and combo formats will be featured.

“Hurrah! It’s Spring!”

North Coast Symphony Orchestra

Directed by Dan Swem

Sunday, May 23, 2 p.m.

Concert Hall, Bldg. 2400, Oceanside Campus

General admission, $10; students/seniors, $8

This concert will feature Aaron Copland's Appalachian Spring and Vivaldi's famous concerto, Spring, which will feature Cheryl Swem on the solo violin.

Tickets for all music performances are available online at www.miracosta.edu/events or by calling the Box Office at (760) 795-6815.

International Film Series

Sponsored by the International Languages Department and the MiraCosta College Language & Culture Alliance. All films show on Fridays and are presented in the original language with English subtitles. Free admission. Information: https://www.miracosta.edu/internationalfilmseries.htm or (760) 944-4449, ext. 7758

There are three showings of each film:

Fridays at 10 a.m.

Community Learning Center, Community Room

1831 Mission Avenue, Oceanside

Fridays at 1 p.m.

San Elijo Campus, Room 204

3333 Manchester Avenue, Cardiff

Fridays at 7 p.m.

Oceanside Campus, Room 3601 (Little Theater)

1 Barnard Drive, Oceanside

February 19

Forever Enthralled (Mei Lanfang)

(China, 2008)

An engaging portrait of Mei Lanfang, widely regarded as the most legendary opera performer in all of Chinese history. Mei’s amazing talent, which bewitched audiences of the time made him one of China’s true national treasures. Directed by Chen Kaige. Not rated.

March 5

My Best friend (Mon meilleur ami)

(France, 2006)

A comedy about a businessman trying to belatedly learn the fine art of friendship. Directed by Patrice Leconte. Rated PG-13.

March 19

Il Divo

(Italy, 2008)

An intensely political film about the scandal-ridden Italian premier Giulio Andreotti, whose controversial legacy peaked when he was tried for Mafia ties and subsequently acquitted. Directed by Paolo Sorrentino. Not rated.

April 9

Pan’s Labyrinth (El laberinto del Fauno)

(Mexico, 2007)

Pan’s Labyrinth is Alice in Wonderland for grown-ups, with the horrors of both reality and fantasy blended together into an extraordinary, spellbinding fable. Directed by Guillermo del Toro. Rated R.

April 23

Departures (Okuribito)

(Japan, 2008)

A cello player answers a classified ad entitled “Departures” thinking it is an advertisement for a travel agency only to discover that the job is actually for a “Nokanshi,” a person who prepares the departed for their final journey. Directed by Yôjirô Takita. Not rated.

May 7

In July (Im Juli)

(Germany, 2000)

A classic romance that follows a young play-by-the-rules physics teacher as he searches for love, freedom and happiness. His spontaneous journey begins in Hamburg, and takes him through much of Central and Eastern Europe.  Directed by Fatih Akin. Not rated.

MiraCosta College Star Parties

Astonomical Viewing

Friday & Saturday on the following dates:

February 5 & 6

March 5 & 6

April 9 & 10

May 7 & 8

8-10 p.m.

MiraCosta College Baseball Field

1 Barnard Drive, Oceanside

Free admission

Info., (760) 757-2121, ext. 6201

Have you ever looked through a real telescope? Are you interested in learning more about the stars and planets? Do you want to see Saturn or Jupiter or watch a shooting star? Then MiraCosta’s astronomy program’s spring 2010 star parties are for you!  WEATHER PERMITTING.

Spirit Night! Support the MiraCosta Spartans Basketball Teams!

Come support the Spartan basketball teams and cheer the men and women on in a double-header game against San Diego City College on Wednesday, February 10. Come show San Diego who rules! We want to fill the bleachers with Spartan red.

Women play at 5 p.m. - Men play at 7 p.m.

MiraCosta College Gymnasium

1Barnard Drive, Oceanside

Bring your staff/student ID for free admission and get a cool t-shirt while supplies last. Go Spartans!

MiraCosta College's Chinese New Year Celebration

MiraCosta College is celebrating the Year of the Tiger with special events planned February 2-25.

Events are sponsored by the International Film Series and the MiraCosta College Associated Student Government. For additional information, contact Aubrey Roderick at (760) 757-2121, ext. 6377 or akuan@miracosta.edu.

• Tuesday, February 2: Chinese New Year Culture Craft—Free!
  Children in grades K-5 are welcome to learn how to make Chinese paper lanterns. Space limited. 3:30-4:30 p.m. at the Carlsbad Cole Library, 1250 Carlsbad Village Drive, Carlsbad.

• Sunday, February 7: Family Art Day—Free!
  Bring the whole family to this fun-filled event and learn how to make Chinese paper lanterns and do calligraphy. 1-4 p.m. at the Oceanside Museum of Art, 704 Pier View Way, Oceanside.

• Tuesday, February 16: Qigong Presentation—Free!
  State Certified qigong instructor Fay McGrew, M.A., will discuss the ancient Chinese health practice of self healing, Chinese medicine and tai chi. Noon-1 p.m. in Aztlan A & B, located in the Student Center on the Oceanside Campus, 1 Barnard Drive.

• Wednesday, February 17: Acupuncture Presentation—Free!
  Acupuncturist Daniel Haun will give a presentation on traditional Chinese medical techniques and tips on how to improve overall health and well-being. This workshop is scheduled noon-1 p.m. in Aztlan A & B, located in the Student Center on the Oceanside Campus, 1 Barnard Drive.

• Wednesday, February 17: Chinese Calligraphy Workshop—Free!

Learn about this artistic form of Chinese art. Participants can practice writing simple Chinese characters. Traditional writing brushes and paper are provided. 4-6 p.m. in Aztlan A & B, located in the Student Center on the Oceanside Campus, 1 Barnard Drive.

• Thursday, February 18: Lion Dance and Kung Fu Presentation—Free!
  Enjoy free food and watch a traditional lion dance and kung fu demonstrations by Oceanside Shen Chinese Kung Fu Academy. This demonstration will happen during College Hour, 12:15-1:15 p.m. on the lawn at the center of the Oceanside Campus, 1 Barnard Drive.

• Thursday, February 18: An Evening with Author Rosemary Gong
  This special event begins with a talk on the Chinese New Year by Rosemary Gong, author of “Good Luck Life,” the essential guide to Chinese American celebrations and culture. A dinner buffet is included in the admission price of $30. 6:30-8 p.m., in Aztlan A & B of the Student Center on the Oceanside Campus, 1 Barnard Drive. Ms. Gong will also host a book signing “meet and greet” at 5 p.m., also in Aztlan A & B.

• Friday, February 19: “Forever Enthralled”—Free!
  International Film Series presents “Forever Enthralled,” (not rated) a 2008 Chinese film about Mei Lanfang, widely regarded as the most legendary opera performer in all of Chinese history. There will be three screenings of this film: 10 a.m. in the Community Room at the Community Learning Center, 1831 Mission Avenue, Oceanside; 1 p.m. in Room 204 at the San Elijo Campus, 3333 Manchester Ave., Cardiff; and 7 p.m. in Room 3601 on the Oceanside Campus, 1 Barnard Drive.

• Thursday, February 25: Lion Dance and Kung Fu Presentation—Free!
  A repeat performance, this time at 12:15 p.m. in the Student Center at MiraCosta’s San Elijo Campus, 3333 Manchester Avenue, Cardiff.
  

An Evening with Rosemary Gong

Thursday, February 18, 6:30-8 p.m.

MiraCosta College

Student Center, Aztlan A & B

1 Barnard Drive, Oceanside

Cost: $30 per person

Information: Aubrey Roderick, (760) 757-2121, ext. 6377

Order tickets online: http://foundation.miracosta.edu/

MiraCosta College is proud to present “An Evening with Rosemary Gong,” author of “Good Luck Life,” the essential guide to Chinese American celebrations and culture. Event includes a dinner buffet. Gong will also be available at a meet and greet book signing event before the presentation, beginning at 5 p.m.

An Evening with Rosemary Gong is sponsored by the International Film Series and MiraCostaˇ¦s Associated Student Government.

San Diego Blood Bank
Oceanside Campus Blood Drive
Feb. 23 and 24, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
MiraCosta College
1 Barnard Drive, Oceanside
in the mobile blood unit in the center of campus
Information, call MiraCosta Health Services, (760) 795-6675
Sponsor Code: MCCO

Click here to make an appointment.

Global Day of Commedia dell’arte

Thursday, February 25, 6-8 p.m.

MiraCosta College Community Learning Center

1831 Mission Avenue, Oceanside

Admission is free

Info., Alketa Wojcik, (760) 795-8710.

Commedia dell’arte ("comedy of craft") is a professional form of theater that began in Italy in the mid-16th century, and February 25 has been designated Global Day of Commedia dell'arte. MiraCosta College invites community members to participate as simultaneous events around the world are planned. Theatre companies, scholars, students and audiences worldwide will celebrate the art of performance with shows, conferences, lectures and workshops.

MiraCostaˇ¦s festivities will include a presentation to familiarize audience members with the characters of Commedia dell’arte, followed by an improvisation session featuring audience participation directed by associate faculty member/theatre artist Sherri Allen. The evening will culminate with Flaminio Scala's Scenarios of the Commedia dell'arte, performed by actors from Chronos Theatre Group, a Carlsbad-based troupe of actors, dancers and visual artists dedicated to exploring works from diverse world cultures and eras.