Accompanied by her accordion, toy piano and fiery band, she draws from her French, Chinese and American heritage to create a lively program of French chanson, 1940s Shanghai jazz, gypsy swing and international folk.
We were honored to have her and her band return to Carlsbad during AAPI Heritage Month, offering a storytelling workshop as well as a music and video games one for our youth center. We also enjoyed a courtyard concert from her to top it all off.
Disc Jockey School
Are you ready to turn up the volume and spin some beats? Our expert DJ instructors will guide you through the ins and outs of mixing tracks, scratching vinyl, and reading crowds. Whether you're a seasoned pro or just starting out, you'll learn new skills and techniques that will take your DJ game to the next level.
Experience the Magic of Broadway (for Ages 10 - 15)
Artistic Director Joey Landwehr and Music Director Judy Grant
The Magic of Broadway comes to Carlsbad! Be a part of this exciting musical journey, where students will learn singing, acting and dancing techniques from industry professionals. From The Sound of Music and The King and I, to Wicked and Hairspray, students will perform from the best of Broadway musicals, culminating with a dazzling showcase after the final session for friends and family. Students are required to attend all sessions to participate in the showcase.
Kids on Stage Productions
An after-school musical theatre workshop for children ages six to nine featuring song, dance and dramatic highlights from the beloved children's favorite, The Wizard of Oz. Led by a veteran youth theatre professional, children learn to express themselves through the music and drama of a familiar story line and well-known characters. Class meets one time per week for six weeks, with the final session culminating in a showcase presentation for family and friends. This workshop is an ideal early stage experience for young actors. Teaching Artist Becky Cherlain Baird has 30+ years as Founder/Director of youth theatre companies and Carlsbad-based Kids on Stage Productions.
Missoula Children’s Theatre
A week-long theatre residency program, culminating in the Missoula Children’s Theatre Company’s original adaptation of the Little Mermaid provides music, drama, rehearsal and theatre workshop experience for children ages 7 to 14. This production is part of Missoula Children’s Theatre’s unique international touring project in which all registrants have a chance to play a part in creating a theatrical production. Space is limited.
Betsy Schulz
Betsy grew up in Pennsylvania and began painting at a young age, earning a full scholarship to Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh. After graduation, she opened her owned graphic arts studio, A Design Garden, creating design solutions for corporations, websites, museums and other businesses. Inspired to do more, she started designing landscapes as “outdoor learning environments” for local schools and private clients. Her reputation and passion for connecting and engaging communities through art has grown from there. Betsy’s work is highly detailed, with many layers of words, imagery and texture. According to Betsy, it’s public art that’s meant to be touched and experienced by the community. Betsy created site specific artwork that connects to the flora and fauna seen at the Batiquitos Lagoon on the city’s iconic Carlsbad Beach Chairs! This guest artist residency program allowed local artist Betsy Schulz to be on-site to share her artmaking process and to offer some of her inspirational imagery to all who attended.
Vanessa Severo
Vanessa Severo has studied at Missouri State University as well as The American Conservatory Theatre, San Francisco. She is the playwright and actor of Frida... A Self Portrait; a one woman production about the tumultuous and brilliant life of Frida Kahlo.
Embroidery and textile | Workshops with Edges Frayed artists
Through this series of workshops, learn to create lovely at-home embroidery artworks through three pre-recorded workshops with easy-to-follow instructions. Lessons are created by local professional artists Bhavna Mehta, Michelle Montjoy and Irma Sofia Poeter as part of the William D. Cannon Gallery exhibit,
Edges Frayed.
North Wind: Technology-infused futuristic music performance
Ray Li brings the sound of North Wind and infuses futuristic technology into music performance. Using an instrument of his own creation, North Wind manipulates sound in thin air using motions and gestures. With the flick of a wrist, North Wind can conjure sounds ranging from acoustic to electronic. Dynamic visual elements also respond in real time to movement, creating a truly multi-sensory experience. North Wind was formerly called Veserium. As a former engineer and Ivy League physics graduate, North Wind will bring outreach in the form of STEAM education and workshops, as well as dynamic performances to Carlsbad.
Ken Waldman, Alaska’s fiddler poet
Ken Waldman visited the City of Carlsbad to share his talents with the community from October 8-12, 2019. He performed and hosted workshops at various locations around the city, including: Pacific Ridge School, the Dove Library Complex (Cannon Art Gallery and Schulman Auditorium as part of Three-Part Art and Family Open Studios), Pine Center Teen Room, Carlsbad Senior Center, La Posada de Guadalupe Shelter, Carlsbad Village Faire and California State University San Marcos. In his time with the City of Carlsbad’s Cultural Arts office, he was able to meet and interact with over 600 people.
North Coast Repertory Theatre, musical theatre camp
North Coast Rep of Solana Beach hosted a one-week musical theatre camp from July 22-26, 2019. Thirty participants, ages 10-12, performed School House Rock Live Jr. based on the award-winning 1970s cartoons. The final performance at the end of the week took place in the Schulman Auditorium and was free to the community.
The Theatre School @ North Coast Rep stages five student productions annually and reaches nearly 2,000 students per year. The Theatre School offers quality arts instruction and training to local students ages 4-21, and provides classes, camps and workshops, operating throughout the year in North County San Diego. The Theatre School teaches skills that promote a lifelong passion for the arts whether students seek to pursue a career in theatre or simply to apply the confidence and creative self expression they have gained to excel in any profession.
