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Iconic Beach Chair comes to Dove Library

Artist Nan Coffey’s playful art style showcased on oversized beach chair installed in Children’s Garden

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Public art meeting

Last year, we received input from veterans and others on the vision for the public art that will be featured on the upper plateau at Veterans Memorial Park. After issuing a national Call for Artists Qualifications to recruit potential artists or artist teams for the project, the city received 35 qua

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Trash to treasure

Repair, reduce, reuse and recycle for Earth Month.

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TGIF sponsorship opportunity

The City of Carlsbad is launching a new pilot program to allow local businesses an opportunity to be a part of our most popular community event, the TGIF Concerts in the Parks summer series.

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Carlsbad Reads Together kicks off

Carlsbad Reads Together 2024 kicks off in April for our annual city-wide event connecting the entire community through reading.

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Earth Month events

Celebrate sustainability at events in April.

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Spring Kaleidoscope in the Village

New art is sprouting in the Village. It’s all part of Spring Kaleidoscope, a temporary art installation made possible by the city in partnership with the Carlsbad Village Association.

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TGIF schedule announced

With several new security measures already planned for the 2024 TGIF Concerts in the Parks season, the City Council decided Tuesday not to proceed with a ticketing or registration process for this summer’s events.

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Museum Month starts Feb. 1

In February, the Carlsbad City Library is offering free month-long passes that can save you 50% on admission to more than 60 San Diego museums and other attractions, including Legoland and the Museum of Making Music right here in Carlsbad.

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Fleet Science Center Workshops at Carlsbad City Library

STEAM-themed workshop series in partnership with the Fleet Science Center comes to the Carlsbad City Library February through April.

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Rock & Roll Hall of Fame exhibit now open

Baron Wolman, the first chief photographer for Rolling Stone Magazine, got up-close-and-personal images of some of the most iconic performers in rock and roll history. Many of those images are now on display at the Cannon Art Gallery.

Rock & Roll Hall of Fame photography exhibit opens at Cannon Art Gallery Jan. 20

The photography of Baron Wolman, first chief photographer for Rolling Stone Magazine, will be on view at the Cannon Art Gallery beginning Jan. 20 through June 1, 2024.

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2024 Carlsbad Reads Together title announced

“The Maid,” a New York Times #1 best seller selected with help from the Carlsbad community, will be the 2024 book selection for Carlsbad Reads Together.

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Artists selected for Chestnut underpass

A committee made up of local residents, members of the City of Carlsbad Arts Commission and an arts professional has unanimously selected the artist team that will create public art for the I-5 underpass on Chestnut between Harding Street and Pio Pico Drive.

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Subcommittee to select artist for Chestnut underpass public art

The city’s Cultural Arts Office is kicking off the planning process for new public art that will be located at the Chestnut Avenue I-5 underpass.

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More TGIF Concerts planned

The City of Carlsbad will host nine free summer concerts in 2024, following the City Council’s review of the 2023 season and feedback from community members.

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Fun ways to celebrate the holidays in Carlsbad

If you’re looking for fun things to do this holiday season, the City of Carlsbad has some great options.

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Cole Library holds Genealogy for Beginners class

Getting started with genealogical research is easy. Join our genealogy beginner's class on Saturday, Nov. 11 at Cole Library.

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City arts grant helps grow local artists

Sage Creek High School has a new 3D mural in their library, thanks in part to a Community Arts Grant from the City of Carlsbad.

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Totes Thankful Returns Nov. 6

In the spirit of gratitude and giving, Carlsbad City Library is spreading the joy of Thanksgiving throughout the month of November.