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ASKED QUESTIONS How do I get to The Center and where do I park? Click here for driving and parking directions What is The Center's dress code for performances/events? The Center does not have a dress code for attending a performance or an event, however, we do suggest business-casual or semi-casual. Black tie is not required unless specified for an event. Wear whatever makes you comfortable! When Should I Arrive? Many patrons arrive 20 to 30 minutes prior to the beginning of a performance. This allows for leisurely enjoyment of concessions before the start of the performance, and reading the program notes that are distributed at the theatre. Ticket holders who arrive after the start of a performance are admitted only during appropriate pauses in the performance. Video monitors are found on each level of the hall. We suggest you allow plenty of time for traffic as well as arriving at the hall to enjoy the total experience. Please note that some artists have lengthy opening works and do not permit late seating until the appropriate pause. May I Bring My Children? Regardless of age, all patrons entering the theatre are required to have a performance ticket, unless otherwise noted. There are no discounts for children. The Center does not permit babes in arms. Do You Offer Group Sales? Yes! All you have to do is gather at least ten friends to enjoy red carpet treatment at The Center. Our Group Sales Department is eager to work with you and your group to make your excursion to The Center a fun one. Call (760) 839-4108 to speak to your Group Sales Representative. May I Take Pictures? The use of video and photography in the theatres is strictly prohibited. When do I applaud at classical music performances? Applause is meant both as a greeting and to show appreciation for the artists. For symphony concerts, just before the concert begins, after all the musicians are seated, the concertmaster takes the stage. Traditionally, patrons applaud to greet the concertmaster and again a few moments later to greet the conductor and/or soloists. Once the performance begins, you'll notice in your program book that many musical works have three or more movements or sections. A short pause often follows each movement. It is customary to refrain from applauding during these pauses. After the final movement of a work, applaud to your heart's content. If you still aren't certain when to applaud, a good sign is when the conductor either turns around or steps off the podium. If all else fails, you can always wait for the rest of the audience to begin clapping. Where do I find out about Performances? Go to the Performances section of the website, or call or visit the Ticket Office. For those hours, please visit the Ticket Office section of the website. Who should I contact about renting one of the Theaters? Call David Szymanski, Community Events Manager, at The Center at 760-839-4138, or email community@artcenter.org How do I rent the Conference Center? Go to the Conference Center section of the website for more information on our award-winning Conference Center. Or, call 760-839-4115 or email conferencecenter@artcenter.org. Can I have a pre- or post-performance reception or dinner at The Center? In addition to performances, The Center also offers a variety of spaces to host a private pre or post-performance dinner or reception for groups of 15 people or more. We offer the perfect environment, culinary creation and presentation. The Center campus provides a beautiful backdrop to enhance your event with enticing courtyards and lawns. The Conference Center can accommodate an intimate gathering of 15 people or up to 500 in the Grand Ballroom. The Lyric Court adjacent to the Concert Hall is the perfect venue for an outdoor reception or dinner prior to or after a performance. The lush landscaped lawn known as "The Great Green" is an ideal place to raise a tent and host a gala under the stars. Go to the Conference Center section of the website for more information on our award-winning Conference Center. Or, call 760-839-4115 or email at conferencecenter@artcenter.org. Who has performed at The Center in the past? The Center has been recognized in an ArtsMarket study as having the most diverse performing arts audience and programming in the region. Many world-renown artists have graced the stages of The Center including Wynton Marsalis, Julio Iglesias, Mikhail Baryshnikov, Itzhak Perlman, Natalie Merchant, Faith Hill, The Moody Blues, Tim Conway and Harvey Korman, Vicky Lawrence, The Blind Boys of Alabama, Jewel, Paco de Lucia, Bill Maher, Steven Wright, The Moscow State Radio Symphony and many, many more. Why doesn't The Center offer more matinees? Often times the schedule of the company doesn't always permit them to be at The Center early enough from their previous engagement. Also, in the past, matinees are the least attended performances that The Center presents and matinees have the same costs attached to them as do the evening performances. What are Student Performances? For information on our Student Performance Series, please visit the Education section of our website. What are the VAPA standards and why does The Center incorporate them into educational programming? The VAPA (Visual and Performing Arts) standards were adopted by the State of California in 2001 after a multiple year development and review process conducted by the California State Department of Education. These standards accompany the State's Visual and Performing Arts Framework. Together, these guidelines define specific grade-level appropriate knowledge and progression in the four major arts disciplines: music, theater, drama and visual arts. These standards are recommended but not mandated by the State. The Escondido Union School District is one of several districts in San Diego County that have adopted the State VAPA standards. The Center incorporates the VAPA standards in order to support the educational goals of its partner and constituent school districts, and because use of the standards promotes one of The Center's primary goals: arts literacy for young people. What is SUAVE? SUAVE (Socios Unidos Para Artes Via Educación/United Community for Arts in Education), a cultural partnership program for teachers, is one of The Center's inaugural programs and a key strategy to serve its goal to bring the arts back into the classroom. SUAVE is a collaborative effort between the California Center for the Arts, Escondido, California State University, San Marcos, and partner school districts. The program provides professional development for hundreds of elementary school teachers through supported in-service training and weekly in-class coaching on ways to infuse the arts into core curriculum as a teaching methodology. How is The Center funded? Center education and visual arts programs are funded through a variety of sources. These include government (state, county and federal) grants, foundation and corporate grants, corporate sponsorships, private gifts, admissions and ticket sales. The combined generosity of many enables The Center to offer high caliber and innovative arts and arts education programs to thousands. In keeping with a policy adopted by the Center's Board of Trustees in 2003, program funding must be secured before programs are implemented. |