2010 La Jolla Festival Of The Arts

The La Jolla Festival of the Arts will celebrate its 24th anniversary show June 26-27 at UC San Diego, featuring the work of nearly 200 award-winning artists and master craftspeople. One-hundred percent of the event’s net proceeds will support recreational and educational programs for San Diegans with disabilities, including many returning veterans, enhancing the lives of over 2,500 adults and children. Attendees will enjoy a variety of cuisines in the festival food area, interact with nationally recognized Madonnari (chalk artists), and can take their children to the dedicated children’s area with interactive booths, hands-on games, and activities. This year will also offer celebrity and chef author lectures/demonstrations and book signings, a unique car show, and live music performed throughout the venue. Admission is $10; children ten and under are free. (858/456-1268, www.lajollaartfestival.org)   JANE SHIOMI