Passport to France: Encinitas Friends of the Arts at Encinitas Community Center

by Patricia Frischer

Passport to France produced by the Encinitas Friends of the Artson Sat, July 23, 6:30 to 9 pm at the Encinitas Community Center ( 1140 Oakcrest Park Drive, off Balour Encinitas) $20 member, $25 public. More info: Naimeh Tahna  friendsofthearts1@gmail.com

The week before this event took place, the terrible tragedy occurred with the loss of so many lives in Nice, France. This  included a student from a family in Del Mar, Nicolas, who was known by some of our members. This banner was created by Angela Jackson, Janine Free, Deanne Sabeck and Patricia Frischer. The audience for the event was asked to sign with in the waves to send their healing wishes to our sister community. The landscape image is part Nice and part Encinitas. Our sympathies go out to all who were affected. We feel solidarity across the seas as we know this type of event could happen any where at any time. Our positive thoughts will hopefully counter the negativity now apparent in the world.

Light filled entrance

I was very proud to produce the banners for the backdrop of the entertainment.

Le Petite Prince

Now to be seen at the Encintias Town Hall

Cariff Meets France

Flower Tour

Twirling to the music, our MC Irene de Watteville with jewelry designer Lynn Merchant

Ann Sergott with Irene de Watteville

Tom Sergott with Becky Guttin. Becky's work is featured in Tom's current show Neo-Kitsch in Rancho Santa Fe

Naomi Nussbaum, Lille Noden and Deanne Sabeck, mugging for the camera

Let them eat cake! Our Queen and King for the evening.

Our reall Queen and King of the evening: Naimeh Tahna Woodward, director of the Encinitas Friends of the Arts and party planner par excellence with her wonderful husband Jonathan Woodward who MCed the evening with Irene.

Sexiest artist Angela Jackson as Bridget Bardot

Angela's best vamping shoes!

FRENCH MARKETPLACE C'est la Vie French Bakery Enjoy delicious cuisine by C'est la Vie. The cake and quiche company. Superb!

Cassies Crepes

Enjoy delectable cuisine by Cassies Crepes. Magnifique!

Isabelle Briens French Bakery Cafe

Enjoy French pastry by Isabelle Brien's French Bakery Cafe. Delightful!

VISUAL ART

Rod Lingren demonstrated the art of plein air painting

Rod Lingren

Plein Air painter Rod Lingren will exhibit his beautiful paintings and landscapes.

Janine Free Janine Free sandwiched between Emmy Garnica and her friend Don Janine Free's composite images displayed on multiple layers. This is real 3-d and not virtual.

French photographer Janine Free will exhibit her photography and Digital Art.

PERFORMANCES

Fern Street Circus

Experience French circus with stilt walking, Mime and juggling!

Encinitas Ballet

Can Can Dancers and Sayat Asatryan perform!

Dragon Knights Stilt Theatre

The renowned French circus inspired company features their one-of-a-kind stilt walkers!

Arwen Daniels Dance Company

A modern twist on the Can Can dance!

Jessica Fichot Band Live on the night

Los Angeles-based chanteuse/songwriter Jessica Fichot is a lot like her hometown of Paris: French at heart, but with a soul that's truly international. The evening ends with you on the dance floor!

Saturday July 23 at Encintias Community Center, 1140 Oakcreat Park Drive. 92024 Plus, Opportunity Drawings for Original Art, Jewelry, Gift Certificates and Collectibles. Delicious French Wines, Beer and Beverages Available.  More info 760-298-1708 A fundraiser for Encinitas arts and culture programs, and an arts center.