Search results for

Opening Reception sponsored by the Friends of the Central Library - Saturday, October 28, 2023 from 3 - 5 p.m. The San Diego Art Prize is predicated on the idea that the visual arts are a necessary and rewarding ingredient of any world-class city, and was conceived to promote and encourage dialogue, reflection, and social interaction around San Diego’s artistic and cultural life. This annual award honors artistic expression with a cash prize, exhibition opportunities, and spotlights artists in the San Diego to Ensenada, Mexico region whose outstanding achievements in the field of visual arts merit recognition. The San Diego Visual Arts Network is pleased to announce the four recipients of the 2023 San Diego Art Prize: Mely Barragan, Anya Gallaccio, Janelle Iglesias, and Joe Yorty. Recipients were nominated by 17 local arts professionals and selected by an esteemed panel of curators from respected institutions: Pedro Alonzo - Adjunct Curator, Dallas Contemporary, Dallas, Texas, Susanna Temkin - Curator at El Museo del Barrio, New York, New York, Kathryn Kraczon - Director of Exhibitions of the Brown Arts Institute (BAI) and Chief Curator of the David Winton Bell Gallery at Brown University, Providence Rhode Island. Free 2hr parking The Visual Arts Program (VAP) demonstrates the library’s role as a cultural institution embracing a broad range of disciplines while assisting San Diego’s emerging, mid-career, and established artists achieve visible opportunities and receive wider local, regional, and national attention. Gallery Hours: Monday & Tuesday, 1-7 p.m. Wednesday – Saturday, Noon – 5 p.m. Sunday, 1 – 5 p.m.

When law enforcement requests it, Google usually hands over location and search data collected through its smartphone apps. Will that now be used against people seeking abortions in some states?

Under a judge's new ruling, much of the federal government is now barred from working with social media companies to address removing any content that might contain "protected free speech."

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz signed a law last year requiring public schools to provide period products "to all menstruating students" in grades 4-12. Some Republicans are now criticizing him for it.

Fix your items for free! There is a better way than throw-away. Join the San Diego Fixit Clinic at the Mount Miguel Covenant Living community in Spring Valley on Saturday, January 20, from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. RSVP is required for item repair with the Fixit Clinic Coaches. *Please note: this is a 55+ community. Limited technology knowledge. RSVP is required for item repair with the Fixit Clinic Coaches.

The initiative would have asked voters whether to replace San Diego Gas and Electric with a nonprofit, municipal electric utility.

From the organizers: The first "Fiesta del Libro," a joint effort between the Consulate General of Mexico in San Diego and the Fondo de Cultura Económica USA, to celebrate reading and books in Spanish. This festival of books brings together independent libraries and bookstores in San Diego with the mission of promoting and encouraging reading in Spanish among children, teenagers, and adults. It will feature a presentation by the Mexican authors Ana Romero and Alberto Chimal, "opera kids", storytelling, reading activities, free books, and surprises. The opening ceremony of the “Fiesta del Libro” starts at 11:00 a.m Saturday, September 2, 2023, between 11:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. PST Consulate General of Mexico in San Diego 1549 India Street, San Diego, California 92101 Participants: • Carlos González Gutiérrez, Consul General • Gabriela Uribe, Director of the Fondo de Cultura in San Diego • Daniel Fernández, Director of the editorial and Reading promotion of the Baja California Ministry of Culture • Directors from the Coronado Public Libraries, the City of San Diego, and the County of San Diego Related links: Consulate General of Mexico in San Diego on Facebook

The San Diego Diplomacy Council is excited and proud to honor our 45th anniversary this year! From our small beginnings as a volunteer run organization in 1979, to becoming a nationally-recognized organization focused on connecting San Diego to the world, we are proud of our past and excited about our future. None of our growth or impact could have been realized without the support of you, our San Diego community. Please join us to celebrate the impact of 45 years, learn about our aspirations, and support our next 45 years! Suggested attire is business casual or cocktail. About The San Diego Diplomacy Council | The San Diego Diplomacy Council creates inclusive professional, cultural, and educational experiences that connect local and global changemakers, fostering convergence in a divergent world. Through these programs, each year we bring hundreds of international leaders to San Diego from over 130 countries. We also connect the world to San Diego by arranging public community events, promoting dialogue, and organizing programs for next generation youth leaders from our region. Your ticket supports our work and includes: Panamanian inspire food, an open bar, live music, auction, dancing, and much more! This event will take place at the brand new UCSD Park & Market community hub in the heart of Gaslamp.

The US Justice Department late Friday accused TikTok of harnessing the capability to gather bulk information on users based on views on divisive social issues like gun control, abortion and religion.

The White House wants a twenty-fold increase in geothermal energy production to fight climate change and it's counting on the oil and gas industry for help.