Officials hope to store some 250,000 artworks at the new center in five years' time. About half of the newly-constructed building's sprawling space will house art from the famed Paris museum, the world's biggest. … [Read more...] about Louvre opens center to protect art from flooding
Longwood visual arts center
An Inside Look at USA Climbing’s National Team Training Center
The Training Center is fully operational, but it is still a work in progress. USA Climbing is entertaining the idea of opening up the facility to the public at certain times, if logistics could be arranged. Also, Larson notes that other gyms in Salt Lake City have been particularly accommodating of national team athletes needing certain accoutrements that the Training Facility cannot offer—such as a full speed wall. “The exchange is going really well and we love having supportive gyms and owners in town that care for our team too,” says Larson. “The climbing community reaches out in so many ways and it really makes our sport so special.” … [Read more...] about An Inside Look at USA Climbing’s National Team Training Center
Pikes Pick: Here’s the place to get that special costume
Treat yourself to a really special costume. It’s time for a new season of musicals and dramas, so the Fine Arts Center is cleaning out its closet with a big Theatre Costume Shop sale 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday at the center, 30 W. Dale St. Think of it like TV’s “Say Yes to the Dress” Kleinfeld’s sale craziness with no dressing rooms, just everyone trying on everything. Cash, checks, credit cards accepted, and go home theatrically happy. … [Read more...] about Pikes Pick: Here’s the place to get that special costume
Foundation awards $47,000 in grants to 13 nonprofits
Voices for Children -- CASA ProgramThis grant of $5,000 will help Voices for Children recruit prospective Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA’s), as well as support information sessions and outreach events to recruit new volunteers. Voices for Children will also conduct eight sessions of Advocate University where CASA’s will undergo 35+ hours of trainings that will help volunteers transform the lives of abused, abandoned or neglected children in the community. … [Read more...] about Foundation awards $47,000 in grants to 13 nonprofits
Poker tournament raises $21,000 for Boys & Girls Club
In honor of Fire Prevention Month, Lowe’s is teaming up with First Alert to hold fire safety education events from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday with family activities to increase fire safety awareness in homes at various Lowe’s stores throughout North County along with the county and state. Here are a few North County events sites: Lowe’s of Carlsbad, 2515 Palomar Airport Road.; Lowe’s of Escondido, 620 W. Mission Ave.; and Lowe’s of Oceanside, 155 Old Grove Road. Visit firstalert.com. … [Read more...] about Poker tournament raises $21,000 for Boys & Girls Club
