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performing arts stages, galleries, classes, restaurants...this city-run campus is a really, really nice venue to do anything.
my architect friend said the campus was a little...over the top... there are lot of things going on, and it is a little overwhelming. but not a disjointing experience.
every month they do their Sound in the Ground events, which are aimed at younger, hipper crowds. they feature music that relates to the new, featured exhibit. for example, February's theme was Salsa to coincide with an exhibition of La Loteria (which was AMAZING), and they had latin/retro/surfer rock band perform, and margaritas on special at their cash bar. the hold the events in this beautiful below ground courtyard with plenty of tables and chairs, or you can sit right on the graduated concrete step in front of the travertine flowing waterwall. you really have to see it to appreciate it.
be sure to check out Sound in the Ground before it gets to hot to hang out and listen to music outside!
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