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| 25 Fun and Affordable Things to Do This Fall |
Sep 1, 08 thru Nov 30, 08 |
Take a Fall Holiday in Your Own Backyard!
Are skyrocketing gas and food prices taking a big bite out of this your budget? Fear not if ...  |
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| STAR TREK: THE EXHIBITION |
Jun 21, 08 thru Jan 4, 09 |
| Opening for a limited engagement at the San Diego Air and Space Museum in Balboa Park, this 12,500 square foot touring exhibition contains the ... |
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| Balboa Park Study |
Apr 23, 08 thru Feb 16, 09 |
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The Soul of San Diego: Keeping Balboa Park Magnificent in its Second Century
Please join the Balboa Park Committee at ... |
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| Deppea Splendens 'Augusten' is in bloom! |
Aug 11, 08 thru Oct 26, 08 |
| Deppea spendens ‘Augusten’–an extremely beautiful relative of coffee–is in bloom in Balboa Park’s historic ... |
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| Forms in Wood and Fiber |
Jun 8, 08 thru Jan 4, 09 |
Perspectives on traditional forms and cutting-edge contemporary expressions will be included in works of superior design and craftsmanship. |
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| Humanitas: Images of India by Fredric Roberts |
May 3, 08 thru Sep 7, 08 |
| Exhibition pictures people as they go about their lives - both daily living and quiet moments. The images are primarily portraits but also ... |
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| Sight Unseen |
Aug 2, 08 thru Sep 7, 08 |
| A celebrated American artist, whose work commands astronomical prices "sight unseen", faces an unexpected crisis of identity when a ... |
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| FLESH: Portraits by Gary Schneider |
Apr 27, 08 thru Sep 14, 08 |
| South African artist Gary Schneider explores identity, photography, science, art and technology. From his "John in Sixteen Parts", a ... |
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| Motocross America: The Early Years |
Apr 1, 08 thru Sep 25, 08 |
| Over the past decade extreme sports have infiltrated the mainstream with X Games superstars like Shaun White, Dave Mirra, and Travis Pastrana ... |
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| 2008 Shakespeare Festival |
Jun 14, 08 thru Sep 28, 08 |
| Romantic comedies, dramadies, and tragic love stories that explore relationships in all their complexity fill the multiplex each year, many ... |
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| Georgia O'Keeffe and the Women of the Stieglitz Circle |
May 24, 08 thru Sep 28, 08 |
| Before there were Burns and Allen, Fred and Ginger, and Brangelina, there was the powerhouse artistic duo of O'Keeffe and Stieglitz. ... |
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| I Shall Return: Commemoration of the Liberation of the Philippines in 1945 |
Sep 1, 08 thru Sep 30, 08 |
| Special exhibit highlights stories of this important phase of the War - including the first American Flag captured during World War ... |
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| Nick Aguilar - Outstanding San Diego Veteran |
Apr 1, 08 thru Sep 30, 08 |
| New rotating exhibition showcases the lives and careers of individuals who have made remarkable contributions to the greater San Diego ... |
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| The Hall of Heroes: American Jewish Recipients of the Medal of Honor |
Jul 1, 08 thru Sep 30, 08 |
| Exhibit pays homage to the Jewish-American veterans who have received the Congressional Medal of Honor - the highest award for military ... |
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| Hungarian Folk Magic -- The Art of Joseph Domjan |
Mar 2, 08 thru Oct 12, 08 |
| The first major West Coast presentation of Joseph Domjan's work. A master of woodblock printmaking who drew many of his lavishly portrayed ... |
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| Shona: Spirits in Stone--Art and Animals of Africa |
Jul 11, 08 thru Oct 12, 08 |
| Exhibition features sculpture of internationally acclaimed Zimbabwean Shona stone sculptors, as well as masks, jewelry, and baskets. Shona ... |
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| People, Prints & Politics: China 1920-1980 Woodblock Prints of Xian Rang Yang |
Mar 7, 08 thru Oct 20, 08 |
| Exhibition features works by the distinguished Chinese artist and scholar Yang Xianrang. Prof. Yang implemented the Chinese art of woodblock ... |
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| Aerial Portraits of the American West: Photography by John Shelton |
May 11, 08 thru Nov 2, 08 |
| The black-and-white retrospective photography exhibition marks the first time works by the well-known geologist, John Shelton, will be exhibited ... |
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| Eleanor Antin: Historical Takes |
Jul 19, 08 thru Nov 2, 08 |
| Organized by SDMA, this solo exhibition features works by the celebrated feminist artist Eleanor Antin, known for her works at the intersection ... |
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| Autumn |
Aug 9, 08 thru Nov 9, 08 |
| Showcases the works of spectacular color and beauty by fine-art photographer Abe Ordover and also includes magnificent fall imagery by other ... |
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| San Diego Military Communicators |
Nov 15, 06 thru Nov 11, 08 |
| The history of military communications from the World War II era to the present. |
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| Visible Places: Works by Women on Paper |
Jul 5, 08 thru Nov 12, 08 |
| Historical framework reflects upon the active participation of women in the social and political currents of the early to mid twentieth ... |
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| Images of Kyoto |
Sep 1, 08 thru Nov 30, 08 |
| Natural scenery, temples, shrines, towns, and homes intermingle with a poignant historical beauty. From the collection of travel photographer ... |
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| Water: H2O=Life |
Jul 19, 08 thru Nov 30, 08 |
| Water, the essential ingredient in our life, culture, history and future, will be celebrated and explored in this captivating new exhibition. ... |
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| Dressing a City: Selected Styles from Marston's Department Store, 1878-1961 |
Nov 15, 07 thru Dec 17, 08 |
| A selection of pieces from the San Diego Historical Society's Costume and Textile Collection showcases clothing and replica ... |
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| Connecting the Past to the Future: 80 Years of the San Diego Historical Society |
May 21, 08 thru Dec 31, 08 |
Survey the history of the region’s oldest historical society. |
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| Measured Time : MoPA at 25 |
Jan 19, 08 thru Jan 4, 09 |
| Beginning in January 2009, which marks MoPA's 25th anniversary, the 44-foot long Atrium wall will hold a timeline exhibition reflecting the ... |
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| Gangsters, Glamour, and Glory: Forging America's Future in the 1930s - ONGOING exhibition |
Feb 2, 08 thru Jan 15, 09 |
| A period exhibit featuring historical items highlighting the exciting 1930s. Featured are the GEE BEE racer airplane, personal belongings from ... |
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| Gods & Gold: Ancient Treasures from Mexico to Peru |
May 24, 08 thru Jan 15, 09 |
| Uncover centuries of Latin America’s mysterious ancient past with a stunning collection of Mexican, Central American, and South ... |
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| Picturing the Process: Landscape Through Time and Space |
Jul 12, 08 thru Feb 1, 09 |
| An evolution of the landscape from the pre-photographic era to the invention of photography and into contemporary times. |
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| Tastes in Asian Art |
Aug 9, 08 thru Feb 22, 09 |
| The latest rotation in the Asian Court features a monumental-sized ancestor portrait of a Qing (1644-1911) dynasty official; a life-size bronze ... |
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| Emerging Elites: Indo-Muslim Cultures in Transition |
Aug 16, 08 thru Mar 15, 09 |
| Exhibition focuses on artists' transitions that took place in Indo-Muslim cultural centers in the 18th and 19th centuries. |
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| 100 Years of Art in San Diego: A Retrospective |
Nov 30, 07 thru Mar 22, 09 |
| Renowned works of artists including Charles Fries, Alfred Mitchell and Edith White. To complement these pioneering masters the exhibition also ... |
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| India Adorned |
Jul 12, 08 thru Apr 19, 09 |
| Selections from Mingei International Museum's Stephen Huyler Collection feature works that are used in the daily routine of a typical Indian ... |
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| Beyond Reasonable Drought: Water and Culture in a Changing Climate |
Jul 11, 08 thru May 4, 09 |
| Exhibition explores the long-term interaction of culture and climate, focusing on human adaptation and water from prehistoric to present times. ... |
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| Tinkering |
Jun 21, 08 thru Jun 7, 09 |
| From Thomas Edison to Steve Jobs, inventors throughout history have understood that tinkering – focused activity with the right materials ... |
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| Balboa Park Audio Walking Tour |
Jul 11, 06 thru May 31, 10 |
| A fascinating one-and-one-half-hour tour of Balboa Park can be rented at the Balboa Park Visitors Center, located in the House of ... |
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| 50th Anniversary of Space Race - Ongoing |
Jan 1, 08 |
| Exhibition commemorates the Soviet/United States space race that began in October 1957. |
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| A Different Life: Finding Our Future in San Diego |
Mar 27, 08 |
| A new youth exhibit features a group of Crawford High School females, all recent Somali immigrants, who share their changes and experience since ... |
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| Alex Smith/Reggie Bush Jersey Exhibit - Ongoing |
Jul 1, 06 |
| One of the Hall of Champions most unique exhibits features autographed high school jerseys of Alex Smith and Reggie Bush. Picked as ... |
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| Building an Early Identity: One Place Many Cultures -- Place of Promise: Stories of San Diego Phase 2 - Ongoing Exhibition |
Jul 19, 07 |
| Numerous artifacts from the San Diego Historical Society's vast collection, many never before on public display, become education tools in phase ... |
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| Fossil Mysteries - Ongoing Exhibition |
Jan 1, 07 |
| Discover the rich fossil history of the San Diego region while exploring themes of evolution, extinction, ecology, and Earth processes. ... |
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| Kid City - Ongoing Exhibition |
Jan 1, 06 |
| From conveyer belts and cranes to air chutes and grocery stores, the younger set (infants through age five) work, create, play, and learn about ... |
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| La Jolla Cove Swim Club - Ongoing Exhibition |
Jan 4, 07 |
| Exhibit dedicated to the small area of beach tucked between adjacent sandstone cliffs and recognizes milestones in the sport of open ocean ... |
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| Ocean Oasis - Ongoing Film |
Mar 1, 08 |
| Journey into the seas and deserts of Mexico-from the Sea of Cortés to the Baja California tropical desert shores. Whales, dolphins, ... |
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| Origami featuring Noah's Ark |
Apr 1, 08 |
| Origami (derived from "ori" meaning "to fold", and "kami", meaning "paper") is the ancient Japanese art ... |
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| Origins in Space: Spin-Offs in Science and Technology - ONGOING EXHIBITION |
Jul 1, 07 |
| Scientific accomplishments and technological spin-offs that have resulted from NASA missions. "ViewSpace" displays NASA's latest space ... |
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| Over the Line - Ongoing Exhibition |
Jul 1, 06 |
| Exhibit features a time line wall, photos, memorabilia and history of this unique summer tradition that attracts ... |
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| Place of Promise: Stories of San Diego - Ongoing Exhibition |
Jul 21, 06 |
| New interactive map with corresponding hands-on activities for families. Explore how the diverse and evolving landscape influences our ... |
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| Rocky Balboa: A New Sculpture by A. Thomas Schomberg - Ongoing Exhibition |
Jan 4, 07 |
| Bronze sculpture of the cinematic boxer stands more than twelve feet tall and weighs more than 1,400 pounds. |
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| San Diego Thoroughbred Horse Racing - Ongoing Exhibition |
Jul 1, 06 |
| Relive the excitement of the glory days of Del Mar and Caliente and view the impressive track record of Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Klein. The Klein ... |
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| So WATT! An Illuminating Look at Energy - Ongoing Exhibition |
Sep 15, 07 |
| Explore some of the ways electricity is generated and learn more about the unique way the Fleet Science Center is on the cutting edge of ... |
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| The Heisman Trophy - Ongoing Exhibition |
Jul 1, 06 |
| The Heisman Memorial Trophy Award named after former college football player and coach John W. Heisman is considered the most prestigious award ... |
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| UDT - SEAL: US Navy Frogmen and Seal Operations - Ongoing Exhibition |
May 2, 06 |
New permanent exhibit highlights Nave SEAL operations, past and present |
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| Women of Flight: Aerobatics -Ongoing Exhibition |
May 24, 07 |
| Exhibition corresponds with the 75th anniversary of Amelia Earhart's solo flight across the Atlantic, and features historic and contemporary ... |
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| Shakespeare in the Garden Talks |
Jul 11, 08 thru Sep 6, 08 |
| A series of informative pre-show talks conducted by a dynamic and diverse roster of San Diego academics, actors and directors. Speakers offer ... |
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| Puppet Show - Puppet Variety with a Comic Ventriloquist |
Sep 3, 08 thru Sep 7, 08 |
| Comical characters reveal surprising talents. |
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| Happy Halloween from the Carnivorous Plant Bog! |
Aug 29, 08 thru Oct 31, 08 |
| The Carnivorous Plant Bog in the historic 1915 wood lath Botanical Building inspires ghoulish fascination. Youngsters love to watch Venus Fly ... |
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| ...Beyond the Pilot's Seat - Ongoing Exhibition |
Jan 1, 08 |
| Interactive exhibit features a Boeing 737 cabin, a reproduced air traffic control tower, and more. |
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| Adult Art Classes - Ongoing |
Jan 1, 08 |
Adult art classes. 5-8 week sessions.
Studio art and art history classes are offered. Contact museum for dates and details. |
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| Apollo 9 Has Landed - Ongoing Exhibition |
Jan 1, 08 |
| One of only two Apollo Command Module flown in space on display west of the Rocky Mountains. The spacecraft, nicknamed ... |
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| ¡First Friday Fandangos! |
On the First Friday of each Month |
| A community fandango features Son Jarocho, the music and dance from the Mexican state of Veracruz. |
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| Backstage Tours - Ongoing |
Jan 1, 08 |
| Go behind the scenes at the Old Globe Theatre: performance spaces, history, shows and craft areas. Public tours are offered most Saturdays and ... |
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| Changing San Diego: Student Exploration Center - Ongoing |
Jan 1, 08 |
| History of San Diego’s indigenous people and early settlers featuring artifacts from the Kumeyaay, photographs, and tools of early San ... |
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| Fit for Life - Ongoing |
Jan 1, 08 |
| Interval-based cardio class incorporates kicks, punches, and drills - increasing strength, balance, self-defense and flexibility. Also includes ... |
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| Fridays at the Fleet - Ongoing |
Every Friday |
| 2 classic and 2 current IMAX hits for $7.50 each |
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| Mac's Kids Corner |
Every Friday |
| A special educational and entertainment area for children of all ages. Enjoy stories, games, and creating railroad crafts |
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| ONGOING Classes - Ongoing Art Classes in Various Mediums |
Jun 2, 08 |
| Ongoing classes in various mediums. Contact individual artists. |
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| Piper Cub Simulator - Ongoing |
Jan 1, 06 |
| Experience what it feels like to fly aboard the Piper Cub. With the help of Microsoft’s Flight Simulator 2004®, visitors can take the ... |
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| RQ-1 Predator - Ongoing |
Jan 1, 06 |
| Exhibit showcases one of the most advanced unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) in the world, and only one of three on display in a museum. |
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| San Diego's Fencing History - Ongoing |
Jan 1, 06 |
| Learn the history of this adapted French art of the duel, study modern techniques, and discover where to get involved locally. |
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| San Diego's Former POWs: Memories of a Troubled Past - Ongoing Exhibition |
Jan 1, 06 |
| Permanent display honors the San Diego Chapter, America Ex-Prisoners of War. Collections of memorabilia, artifacts and photographs document the ... |
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| The Hornet's Nest - Ongoing Exhibition |
Jan 1, 06 |
| Lincoln High School’s proud athletic tradition––including producing two Super Bowl MVPs and the city’s first basketball ... |
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| Art Mart - Ongoing Event |
Jan 1, 06 |
| See works by some of San Diego's local artists on the Federal Building lawn. 2nd and 4th Saturday and Sunday of the month.
Art Mart ... |
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| Balboa Park Folk Dancers - Ongoing classes |
Jan 1, 06 |
Performance groups and classes. Recital Hall
619-469-7133
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| Cabrillo International Folk Dancers - Ongoing classes |
Jan 1, 06 |
| Meets at Balboa Park Club |
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| Highland Dancing - ongoing classes |
Jan 1, 06 |
Classes and performing.
Casa del Prado |
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| International Dance Association (referral source for dance groups) |
Jan 1, 06 |
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| Junior Friends of Balboa Park Program |
Jan 1, 06 |
| Earn a Junior Friends of Balboa Park Patch by experiencing the wonders of Balboa Park.
Program requirements: Must be a nonprofit organized ... |
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| Kayso Folk Dancers - ongoing classes |
Jan 1, 06 |
| Meets at Casa del Prado |
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| Park and Recreation Department Dance Classes |
Jan 1, 06 |
| Founded in 1942, the Dance Activities Program of the San Diego Park and Recreation Department has introduced hundreds of thousands of children ... |
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| Royal Scottish Dance Society |
Jan 1, 06 |
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| San Diego Lindy Hop Society |
Jan 1, 06 |
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| San Diego Square Dance Assoc. |
Jan 1, 06 |
| Balboa Park Club |
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