The Kruglak Gallery offers a diverse range of contemporary exhibitions of interest to both students and the general public. The gallery is located in the MiraCosta College Student Center on the Oceanside Campus.
Gallery hours: Monday, Tuesday 2:30–7:30 p.m.; Wednesday, Thursday, 11 a.m.–3 p.m.
Free admission
Gallery: (760) 795-6657
Gallery Director: Diane Adams

Back and Forward
November 17–December 10
Reception: Thursday, November 19, 11 a.m.–2 p.m.
Artist Talks: Thursday, November 19, 1 p.m.

Closed evening of November 25 and Thanksgiving Day, November 26

A faculty/alumni exhibit featuring the art of former MiraCosta full-time art faculty members Dan Camp, Howard Ganz, Erik Gronborg, Kristina Nugent, Michael Portera, and four art department alumni, Eric Blackhurst, Thomas Johnson, Melissa Stager and Christopher Vena.

Shapes and Reflections 2009

Directed by Trisha Hanada-Rogers & Dave Massey

MiraCosta Theatre
1 Barnard Drive, Oceanside
Friday, December 4, 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, December 5, 2 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, December 6, 2 p.m.
General Admission, $12; Seniors/Staff, $10; Students, $8
Seating will be reserved.

Box Office: (760) 795-6815

MiraCosta’s Dance Program leaps into action to celebrate our rich dance heritage and diversity. This exciting performance of ballet, jazz, modern, tap, hip hop, ballroom, and world dance forms features both classical and contemporary dance styles.

Dance Break 2010

Directed by Dave Massey

MiraCosta Theatre
1 Barnard Drive
Friday, May 7, 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, May 8, 2 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, May 9, 2 p.m.
General Admission, $12; Seniors/Staff, $10; Students, $8
Seating will be reserved.

Box Office: (760) 795-6815

MiraCosta’s Dance Program kicks up its fervor and proudly presents a spectacular concert featuring choreography by students and faculty in a variety of classical and contemporary dance styles including ballet, jazz, modern, tap, ballroom, commercial and world dance forms.

The 1940’s Radio Hour
By Walton Jones and Carol Lees
Directed by Tracy Williams

MiraCosta College Theatre
1 Barnard Drive, Oceanside

November 13, 14, 19, 20, 21: 7:30 p.m.
November 15, 21, 22: 2 p.m.
Preview performance, November 12: 7:30 p.m.
General Admission, $12; Seniors/Staff, $10; Students, $8; Preview night: All seats, $8

Box Office: (760) 795-6815

Written by Carlsbad resident Walton Jones, The 1940’s Radio Hour has captured the spirit of the 1940’s era with Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy, That Old Black Magic, Blue Moon and more. A seedy New York radio station takes to the air at the beginning of World War II in a “live” broadcast for the troops overseas. Big band music, swing dancing, quirky characters and good old-fashioned fun make this a show you won’t want to miss.

The Tempest
By William Shakespeare
Directed by David Ellenstein
Assistant Direction by Tracy Williams

MiraCosta College Theatre
1 Barnard Drive, Oceanside

February 26, 27, March 4, 5, 6, 11, 12, 13: 7:30 p.m.

March 3: 7 p.m.
February 27, 28, March 7, 13, 14: 2 p.m.
Preview performance, February 25: 7:30 p.m.
General Admission, $25; Seniors/Staff, $20; Students, $15 with current student ID;
Preview night, $15 all seats

Student ID must be presented at the door.

Box Office: (760) 795-6815

Starring Jonathan McMurtry and directed by North Coast Repertory Theatre’s Artistic Director, David Ellenstein, The Tempest is a must-see theatre event in North County this year. This co-production with NCRT will feature a cast of seasoned professional actors mixed with top aspiring MiraCosta College students. Here is your chance to see one of the great Shakespearean actors lead the cast in a play of revenge, magic, humor and revelry.

The Caucasian Chalk Circle
By Bertolt Brecht
Directed by Eric Bishop

MiraCosta College Theatre
1 Barnard Drive, Oceanside

April 23, 24, 29, 30, May 1: 7:30 p.m.
April 25, May 1, 2: 2 p.m.
Preview performance, April 22: 7:30 p.m.
General Admission, $12; Seniors/Staff, $10; Students, $8; Preview night: All seats, $8

Box Office: (760) 795-6815

Based on an ancient Chinese story, this play is an epic tale of sacrifice and justice. In the land of Caucasus when war begins, a kitchen maid risks her own life to save the life of a noble child. Escaping the city, where the child would certainly be murdered, she takes the infant with her on a perilous journey. But when the wealthy mother returns to claim him, their fates lie in the hands of a wily, unpredictable judge who will determine the child’s true mother by the test of the chalk circle.

Dan & Friends
Directed by Dan Libertino
Saturday, November 21, 7:30 p.m.
MiraCosta College San Elijo Campus

Room 204

3333 Manchester Avenue, Cardiff
General admission, $10; students/seniors, $8

Box Office: (760) 795-6815

Join us for a night of Spanish romantic guitar. Dan Libertino, MiraCosta guitar instructor, will play selections from the Baroque to the Beatles. Also featured will be flamenco duets with Rob Szajkowski of the Alegrias Guitar Duo and Bill Jones, current masters in music candidate and former MiraCosta music student.

Jazz, Pizzazz & Razzmatazz
Windjammers Concert Band
Directed by Jonathan Ingber
Saturday, December 5, 2 p.m.
MiraCosta College

Creative Arts Complex, Studio A

1 Barnard Drive, Oceanside

General admission, $10; students/seniors, $8

Box Office: (760) 795-6815

No holiday blues here! Just pure swing, Broadway and pop!

Winter Sing & Swing
Directed by Matt Falker
Friday, December 11, 7:30 p.m.
MiraCosta Theatre

1 Barnard Drive, Oceanside
General admission, $10; students/seniors, $8

Box Office: (760) 795-6815

The Frequency Vocal Jazz Ensemble will present a concert featuring classical and contemporary jazz literature. Students will be featured performing both ensemble and solo repertoire.

MiraCosta College Jazz Ensemble with Special Guest Ernie Watts
Directed by Steve Torok
Saturday, December 12, 7:30 p.m.
MiraCosta Theatre

1 Barnard Drive, Oceanside
General admission, $15; students/seniors, $10

Box Office: (760) 795-6815

Two-time Grammy-award-winning saxophonist Ernie Watts will be featured with the jazz ensemble for one night only. Watts has been featured on over 500 recordings by artists ranging from Cannonball Adderley to Frank Zappa. An event not to be missed!

A Tribute to Tarrega
Directed by Eric Foster
Sunday, December 13, 2 p.m.
MiraCosta Theatre

1 Barnard Drive, Oceanside

General admission, $10; students/seniors, $8

Box Office: (760) 795-6815

Enjoy performances by students, faculty and friends celebrating one hundred years of guitar music by the great Francisco Tarrega. Special appearances include the MiraCosta Guitar Orchestra directed by Eric Foster, and the San Diego State University Guitar Ensemble directed by Robert Wetzel.

Green Songs
Directed by Christy Coobatis
Tuesday, December 15, 7:30 p.m.
MiraCosta Theatre

1 Barnard Drive, Oceanside

General admission, $8; students/seniors, $5

Box Office: (760) 795-6815

The MiraCosta Songwriting I class will present environmentally friendly music written by the class throughout the Fall 2009 semester. The concert will feature all original student compositions as
part of their songwriting course work.

Tribute to the Music of
“Los Van Van”
Directed by Mario Gonzales
Thursday, December 17, 7:30 p.m.
Friday, December 18, 7:30 p.m.
MiraCosta Theatre

1 Barnard Drive, Oceanside

General admission, $10; students/seniors, $8

Box Office: (760) 795-6815

The MiraCosta Latin Jazz Orchestra will perform compositions from the repertoire of the critically acclaimed Cuban band, Los Van Van, which has revolutionized contemporary Cuban music, better known as “Timba.”

A Holiday Celebration
Directed by Daniel Swem and Arlie Langager
Saturday, December 19, 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, December 20, 2 p.m.
MiraCosta Theatre

1 Barnard Drive, Oceanside

General admission, $10; students/seniors, $8

Box Office: (760) 795-6815

This orchestral program, featuring the Masterworks Chorale, includes a mixture of light classical music and seasonal selections designed to highlight the various facets of this special holiday season. Join us for an impressive celebration of music of the holidays.

Fall 2009 International Film Series

Sponsored by the International Languages Department &
MiraCosta College’s Languages and Cultures Alliance

Free admission! (Seating is limited.) Films are shown in the original language with English subtitles. No food or drink allowed in the classrooms.

There will be two showings of each film:
Fridays at 1 p.m., San Elijo Campus,
3333 Manchester Avenue, Cardiff, Room 204

Fridays at 7 p.m., Oceanside Campus,
1 Barnard Drive, Oceanside, Room 3601 (Little Theatre)

Information: https://www.miracosta.edu/internationalfilmseries.htm
or (760) 944-4449, ext. 7758

November 20:

A Thousand Years of Good Prayers (USA 2007)
Chinese & English w/English subtitles

83 min., Not Rated

An older Chinese man comes to America to visit the recently divorced daughter he barely knows. Mr. Shi has little patience with his daughter's relationship with a married man -- until, that is, he becomes friends with an Iranian woman. Then he decides the cultural divide might not be so wide after all. Directed by Wayne Wang.

December 4:

Mediterraneo (Italy 1992)

90 min., Rated R

An enchanting story about a group of Italian sailors who are sent to invade a remote Greek island during World War II, but become stranded and forgotten by the Italian military. Soon they realize they're not stuck in such a bad place. Directed by Gabriele Salvatores.

Star Parties
Astronomical Viewing (Weather permitting)
Friday and Saturday nights at 8 p.m. on the following dates:

December 4 and 5
MiraCosta College Baseball Field
1 Barnard Drive, Oceanside.
Free admission
Info., (760) 757-2121, ext. 6201

Have you ever looked through a real telescope? Are you interested in learning more about the stars and planets? Do you want to see Saturn or Jupiter or watch a shooting star? Then MiraCosta’s astronomy program’s star parties are for you!

Report to the Region
Wednesday, December 9, 7:30-9:30 a.m.
MiraCosta College Theatre
1 Barnard Drive, Oceanside
General admission: $10
Info., (760) 795-6613

Join local economic, academic and history experts and community leaders for a morning seminar designed to provide perspective on Californiaˇ¦s real estate market and the road to economic recovery. Keynote speaker is Dr. Richard K. Green, director of the Lusk Center for Real Estate at University of Southern California, who will address the topic “Is There Reason for Hope: Some Facts About California and its Real Estate Markets.”

Also scheduled is MiraCosta College history instructor Dr. Brad Byrom, who will present an overview of historical trends in California real estate and MiraCosta’s Superintendent/President Dr. Francisco Rodriguez, who will speak on the community college’s role in California’s economic recovery.

A continental breakfast will be held on the Theatre patio before the event.

Massage Therapy Clinic

Saturdays, September 26-December 5 (closed Nov. 28)

MiraCosta College Community Learning Center

1831 Mission Avenue, Oceanside

50-min. session: $20; MiraCosta students w/ID: $10.

Info., (760) 757-2121, ext. 8752 or Heal215@miracosta.edu

MiraCosta College massage therapy students are pleased to offer discounted massages to the community. Massages are instructor-supervised and utilize Swedish massage techniques. Appointments are available at either 12:45 p.m. or 2 p.m. Clients must be at least eighteen years of age.