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The trained painter is living in a tent in the crowded southern city of Rafah, where he paints and draws, even as he struggles to keep himself and his family alive.

Join us on Free Third Thursday, September 21 from 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. for the free public opening of "Kelly Akashi: Formations." Enjoy free admission and DJ set by DJ Sir Froderick from 5 – 8 p.m. "Kelly Akashi: Formations" presents an overview of a decade of work, including glass and cast bronze objects, multipart sculptural installations, and photographic work. It also includes a newly commissioned body of work that explores the inherited impact of the artist’s father’s imprisonment in a Japanese American incarceration camp in Poston, Arizona during World War II. Organized by the San José Museum of Art, "Kelly Akashi: Formations" is the first major exhibition and catalog of Akashi’s work. The exhibition will be on view from September 21, 2023 – February 18, 2024 in San Diego, following presentations at the San José Museum of Art and the Frye Art Museum, Seattle. "Kelly Akashi: Formations" is organized by the San José Museum of Art and curated by Lauren Schell Dickens, Chief Curator. The presentation at the Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego is organized by Jill Dawsey, PhD, Senior Curator, MCASD. Also on view, a new permanent collection exhibition: "Eleanor Antin and My Barbarian."

Keeping good on their promise to “Unleash a Change in Pet Urgent and Wellness Care” for San Diego pet friendly families, Freddie’s Place announces a unique way for pet owners to honor and celebrate the lives of their beloved, lost pets. For nothing more than submitting a photo, the pet’s name, and whatever words of remembrance pet parents wish to contribute, Freddie’s Place will include departed pets in a dual online and in house living “Pet Memorial.” Linking the launch of the Memorial site to the Day of the Dead, a Mexican Heritage holiday where families welcome back the souls of their deceased loved ones for a brief reunion and celebration, the popular North County Animal Hospital is welcoming all area pet lovers to include pictures and personal messages of their pets who have passed on. With two ways to submit your pets information (via online form at their website or by just stopping by the 2395 S. Melrose Drive Vista location with a photo of your departed pets), Freddie’s Place wishes to include all area families in this one-of-a-kind memorial celebration, regardless if they are clients of the Animal Hospital or just dedicated pet parents who are passionate about their animals. The online Pet Memorial Page, which is complete with individual pet pictures and the heartfelt remembrance from their families, will be available all year to anyone who visits the Freddie’s Place website (www.freddiesplaceanimalhospital.com/memorial-wall/). The Dia De Los Muertos shrine onsite at the Freddie’s Place facility will be in place through Nov. 3, 2023. Freddie’s Place is a full service, 24/7/365, Urgent Care & everyday Wellness veterinary hospital servicing North San Diego pet families. With services including Canine/Feline Dental Care & Extractions, Laser Therapy, Veterinary Acupuncture, multiple Oxygen Therapy chambers to accommodate various sized pets, onsite surgery/labs/x-rays, end-of-life care, a unique Comfort Room for families to spend quiet and private last moments with their pets, Freddie’s Place continues to lead the way in old-fashioned, compassionate pet healthcare, at always fair prices. Do YOU Freddie? Your Pets Wish You Did! Freddie’s Place Animal Hospital + Urgent Care on Facebook / Instagram

The Tijuana World Design Festival is one part of a larger program recognizing the binational region, with dozens of events planned now through November.

Northwestern, Brown, Rutgers and University of Minnesota are among the handful of schools that have reached agreements with student protesters. Here's how they did it, and what could come next.

Premieres Friday, May 3, 2024 at 8 p.m. on KPBS TV / PBS App. For the first time in his life, Scott Yoo has agreed to compose a piece of music, and he has no idea how to begin. Follow Yoo's surprising journey of discovery, allowing viewers to experience the challenges and rewards of creating his Opus 1.

Producer Club members are invited to the 26th Annual Galaxy of Glass: Capturing the Light- Art and Nature Exhibition. This exhibition captures the brilliance of art glass and the mesmerizing allure of geodes, creating a symphonic blend of man-made and natural beauty. Over 20 regional glass artists will be featured. OPTIONAL Post Reception Activity: A Guided Tour of the Fallbrook Historic Village: The walk features the LEED Certified Fallbrook Public Library and recipient of the coveted “People’s’ Choice” Orchid Award from the San Diego Architectural Foundation, the Gem and Mineral Society Museum, and a sampling of Art in Public Places. The tour covers a little less than a mile.

In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness month, 14 restaurants and breweries across San Diego County are inviting guests to ‘Sip, Savor and Save the Tatas’ to make a positive impact by pledging to donate a portion of their sales to Keep A Breast Foundation through the month of October. These philanthropic partners’ mission is to reduce breast cancer risk and its impact globally through art, education, prevention, and action. Alternative Strategies, a local full-service marketing communications firm, has brought together hospitality clients to support this meaningful cause. The following establishments have joined hands with Keep a Breast in this initiative: - Arely’s French Bakery: 50% of sales from pink French Macaroons and Cotton Candy Mimosa - City Tacos: 15% of each pink Holy Mole Tacos - Coco Maya: 10% off every The Pink Minx cocktail - Duck Dive: $1 of every Pink Cocktail, cocktail to be decided during 9/27 cocktail competition - George’s at the Cove: $1 from every Sweet Sunset cocktail - Mavericks Beach Club: $1 from every Mavericks MargariTATA - Novo Brazil Brewing/ Nova Easy Kombucha: 25% of La Ola Dragon Fruit Kombucha each Friday. - RustiCucina: $1 from every Cheese Wheel Pasta - Sandbar: $2 from every Pretty in Pink cocktail - Spill the Beans: 25% of Cinnamon Rolls with pink icing, available at Gaslamp and Seaport Village - Tacaliente: $1 from every Pink Horchata - The Original 40 Brewing Company: 100% of proceeds from Pink Sour Beer during October - The Smoking Gun: 25% of sales from Barbie Wings tossed in pink bbq sauce, 25% of sales from Mexican Teremana Blanco - The Whiskey House: $5 of each Pink Cocktail From delectable desserts to mouthwatering entrees, tantalizing tacos to refreshing sips, there are numerous ways to dine and drink in October to show support for this organization that is making a significant difference in the community. Updates on funds raised can be viewed here - KAB ACTIVISTS (funraise.org) The Keep A Breast Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization with a mission to reduce breast cancer risk and its impact globally through art, education, prevention and action. Since it was founded in 2000, KAB has acknowledged the power and vision of our young population-proactively engaging in societal change and passionate about receiving and promoting education-to establish their identities and place in the world through meaningful action. We strive to empower youth to become their own health advocates and believe that art and creative expression are powerful healing tools. “i love boobies!” an inscription on our popular, Supreme Court-stirring merchandise, continues to spark conversation and prompt action globally, as does our work as a leading global youth-based breast cancer prevention organization, with global affiliates in Europe, based in France, and partners in Mexico, Zambia, Kenya, and The Democratic Republic of Congo. Constantly pushing the boundaries of the pink ribbon status quo, Keep A Breast has always encouraged young people to build a loving relationship with their physical health, and be aware of changes. For more information visit: keep-a-breast.org Stay Connected on Social media Facebook Twitter Instagram: @keepabreast

San Diego Craft Collective welcomes Ashley Lohr, a special guest artist and educator from Southeast Alaska this month! In this workshop, students will be introduced to the art of powder enamel and learn the skills to create a kinetic handmade holiday decor. Students will be using lead-free Thompson powder enamel and enamel frit on 3 pieces of copper metal that will be connected with jump rings to create a tree shape. Enamel is a glassy compound applied to and bonded by heat (fusion) to a metal surface. Frit is thick crumbs of enamel that melt into organic shapes of color: perfect for specks of holiday color! We will be using a handheld butane torch as our heat source. -Learn how to prep, sift enamel, clean fire scale, and fire with a handheld butane torch. -Students will have their own enameling station/ will not be sharing materials. -Work with green and blue opaque and transparent Thompson powder enamel colors. -Choose a variety of frit color to decorate to add flare over 3 shapes. -Use sgraffito tools to draw in the tree textures. -Jump rings and pliers will be used to assemble the pieces together. A golden star and hanger will be provided and all holiday trees created will be ready to hang at the end of the workshop. This workshop is for beginners and for those who’d like a refresher. Ages 16 years and older. All materials to create 1 holiday tree of approximately 4″ in height. Material fee: $20 For more information visit: sandiegocraft.org Stay Connected on Facebook

“I do worry that he is not helping further penetration of EVs into the car market” and might make people leery of buying a Tesla, an electric vehicle owner and enthusiast in Michigan tells NPR.