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The Athenaeum is pleased to welcome local artist Kim MacConnel for a special presentation of his career, process, recent projects, and 2010 mural "The Girl from Ipanema" for Murals of La Jolla. The reception begins at 5:30 p.m., followed by a 6:30 p.m. lecture. As a seminal figure in the Pattern and Decoration movement of the 1970s, MacConnel created a unique visual language, drawing inspiration from wide-ranging and multicultural sources such as textile arts, found graphic images, and Henri Matisse. Stay Connected | The Athenaeum on Facebook + Instagram

This weekend in the arts: composer Lei Liang's Arctic ocean sounds; Pacific Lyric Association performs "Carmen"; experimental noise art at "Checked Out"; Mainly Mozart All-Star Orchestra Festival; Lani Emanuel at Oceanside Museum of Art; and the California Ballet's "Awakening."

In celebration of the 25th anniversary of the iconic anime “COWBOY BEBOP,” a gallery of commissioned art was created to capture the essence of the series’ iconic characters, settings, and themes through the unique style and interpretation of the artists. The creation of these pieces has allowed creators – who are also fans of the series – to express their appreciation for the series and contribute to the vast and diverse range of artistic interpretations of this beloved anime. This gallery is presented in partnership with Crunchyroll and Mondo. July 18, 2023 - March 1, 2024 Comic-Con Museum Hours: Monday Closed* Tuesday 10 am to 5 pm Wednesday 10 am to 5 pm Thursday 10 am to 5 pm Friday 10 am to 5 pm Saturday 10 am to 5 pm Sunday 10 am to 5 pm Last entrance at 4:30 pm. Children & Youth must be accompanied by an adult (18+) Comic-Con Museum on Facebook / Instagram Comic-Con Museum Launching New Exhibit for ‘Cowboy Bebop’, ‘My Hero Academia’ Installation, More

San Diego’s Global Arts and Crafts Brand OOLY Kicks Off the School Year with Local Warehouse Sale Portion of proceeds will benefit Kids For Peace, a local charity empowering kids across the globe to inspire, uplift, and embrace kindness through creativity. San Diego, California (July 2023) – OOLY, the whimsical and colorful arts, crafts and school supply brand, will host a warehouse sale and back to school celebration at OOLY’s Headquarters in Carlsbad on August 18-19, 2023. The woman-owned, San Diego-based company invites the community to its headquarters to take advantage of deeply discounted products to kick off the new school year. With a portion of the proceeds benefiting Kids For Peace, the annual event will also feature a craft activity area complete with OOLY favorites for visitors to enjoy. WHAT | OOLY Warehouse Sale - Two-day sale offering deep discounts on arts, crafts and school supplies and featuring free gifts, prizes and a craft activity area. WHEN | August 18, 2023 • 12 p.m.-6 p.m. / August 19, 2023 • 8 a.m.-2 p.m. WHERE | OOLY Headquarters BENEFICIARY | A portion of the proceeds will benefit Kids For Peace, a Carlsbad-based global nonprofit that was founded in 2006 and has built a worldwide community of kind, compassionate, and empowered young people. Through projects and programs, Kids for Peace has reached over 19 million youth in 121 countries, spreading its powerful message to actively engage in socially conscious leadership, community service, arts, environmental stewardship and global friendships. Kids For Peace is home to the illustrious Great Kindness Challenge, a global campaign that promotes kindness, social-emotional health, and bullying prevention for youth of all ages. OOLY is the official 2024 sponsor of The Great Kindness Challenge set for January 22-26, 2024. Connect with OOLY on Facebook & Instagram!

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Didn’t get tickets to Comic-Con but want the people watching and experience it without having to go inside? Not a problem, our event is free and a ton of fun. Come meet the Internationally renowned graffiti artist RISK at EC Gallery in the Gaslamp located at 621 5th Avenue, July 21 and 22 from 5 p.m. - 9 p.m. The gallery is only two blocks away from the Convention Center at 5th and Market. RISK is quite the personality, and you will enjoy meeting and talking with him at this event as well as check out some of the awesome works of art he has created. A little background on this world-renowned artist: Kelly "RISK" Graval has been synonymous with the Los Angeles art community for over 30 Years. From his early days as a founder of the West Coast Graffiti movement to gallery and museum exhibits around the globe, including the 2012 "Art In The Streets" at the LA MoCA and the hugely successful “Beyond The Streets” exhibits in Los Angeles and New York. His work is shown at top galleries in Los Angeles, San Francisco, Toronto, New York, Miami, and London. He was knighted by the Medici Family He was the first artist invited to paint in Michaelangelo's studio in over 400 years He was the first West Coast artist to paint the N.Y. Subway Trains. During summer break from high school in 1987, he hitchhiked to New York to paint Subway trains. He spent a few weeks painting trains, tunnels, and streets. He gained attention and met many of his inspirations including Lee Quinones, and Henry Chaflant He won the world Graffiti Championship with partner Slick in England held in 1989 For more information on EC Gallery please visit ecgallery.com or call (619) 756-8996. For more information on RISK visit riskrock.com

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Join us for a light-filled healing night on your yoga mat! Divine Light healing works deep in the aura to initiate physical, mental, and emotional transformation and spiritual upliftment in every area of life. It increases self-reliance and self-confidence, helps release past traumas and negative habits, accelerates the development of talents and abilities, and increases harmony in relationships. Neil Mintz will facilitate the event involving certified Divine Light healers. The theme for this healing night is Building Confidence: Low confidence is one of the most significant blocks to success in any area of life. It keeps us from fulfilling our destiny and limits our joy and inner peace. Low self-esteem is not part of who we are; it is a deep-rooted belief that can be changed. We'll start this healing night with a short discussion on confidence. Then, you'll lie on your mat while you receive light from a certified Divine Light healer, targeted to build your consciousness of spirit. Neil Mintz is a certified Divine Light Teacher through Spiritual Arts Institute, with 12 years of intensive study in metaphysics and healing. A devoted husband and father of two sons, Neil founded a highly successful manufacturing company innovating new products. Neil currently volunteers his fulltime to serving the Institute as Director of Events and Outreach, on the Board of Directors, and teaching workshops and classes. Neil’s teaching style is open and accessible. He focuses on helping students understand how to apply the teachings in their everyday lives. Stay Connected on Facebook

The aging single track wooden trestle bridge lies along the 351-mile Los Angeles-San Diego-San Luis Obispo Rail Corridor.