2015 Best of Ranch & Coast: Culture

The Old Globe

Theater Organization
The Old Globe, with Broadway connections, is celebrating its 80th anniversary, continuing its year-round season of 15 plays in three theatres. (www.theoldglobe.org)

San Diego Symphony

Musical Arts Organization
Now 115 years old, the San Diego Symphony is a leading orchestra in the United States, offering more than 140 wide-ranging concerts a year. (www.sandiegosymphony.org)

Belly Up Tavern

Live Music Venue
Belly Up in Solana Beach has a loyal following. No wonder. This live performance venue presents all kinds of music nearly every night. (www.bellyup.com)

Atomic Groove

Local Band/Musical Artist
At venues like the USS Midway and Belly Up, this all occasions variety dance band plays musical hits from the 1960s to the present day. (www.atomicgroovemusic.com)

San Diego Air & Space Museum

Museum
The San Diego Air & Space Museum collection is magnificent. Spend an entire day surrounded by aircraft, artifacts, and interactive exhibits. (www.sandiegoairandspace.org)

Lux Art Institute

Gallery
At Lux, viewers see the entire creative process within a working studio environment. The institute has an artist residence, studio, and exhibition space. (www.luxartinstitute.org)

Aaron Chang

Artist
Aaron Chang is a premier name in surf photography. He has traveled the world as a photographer, with work appearing in more than 100 publications. (www.aaronchang.com)