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Alexander Salazar and Darcy Kempton partner to announce the grand opening of their Mission Hills fine art gallery SD Art Advisory scheduled for May 20, 2023. The opening coincides with the Art in the Hills Art Walk & Banner Contest in Mission Hills in partnership with Grant Elementary at noon. Families and students are invited to stop in to enjoy art and celebration. Later in the evening, SD Art Advisory will open to the public for the grand opening celebration starting at 6pm. Guests will enjoy art by local and world-renowned artists, cocktails, hors d'oeuvres, and live music. Guests are encouraged to wear their favorite creative attire. SD Art Advisory is the vision of Alexander Salazar, leading fine artist and gallerist, and Darcy Kempton, established San Diego Interior Designer and Curator, to create and activate a space for art to thrive in Mission Hills that will also benefit the region of San Diego, Orange County, Los Angeles, Palm Springs, Baja and beyond. Alexander Salazar is returning to San Diego to ignite the art scene with bold work by leading artists from around the world, including his own powerful body of work. Darcy Kempton plans to support collectors with curating a collection that showcases the experience they wish to have in their homes. SD ART ADVISORY plans to establish long-term relationships with artists and collectors to pair collectors with art that supports them in their own pursuit of joy. SD Art Advisory will also feature a special salon for purchasing NFT art in partnership with acclaimed artist and NFT art dealer Chris Trueman. For more information, please visit https://sdartadvisory.com/. To RSVP for the party, please register by visiting their Eventbrite page.

The City Council appointed Rachel Morineau as an interim replacement for disgraced former Councilmember Andrea Cardenas, who was convicted on charges of grand theft.

Divergence Art Collective is pleased to present "Vignette Wonderland", a group show featuring paintings, drawings and mixed media pieces. From Alice's Adventures in Wonderland to Peter Pan, humans love stories of dissatisfied heroes in new and magical contexts. Each scene in such tales traditionally functioned as a moral vignette with valuable lessons, but recent pop culture and art has taken the idea of wonderlands even further. Movies with this device include Nightmare Before Christmas, Spirited Away and Groundhog Day. Drawing inspiration from this modality, our show celebrates the transformative power of changing context. With the freedom of a magical premise, our artists have deployed everything from intricate linework to bold dashes of color. Even at their most fun, the artworks exhibit a sophisticated whimsy that is not without dichotomies. If you've ever had a wish come true in a weird way, or simply dream of extraordinary realms - "Vignette Wonderland" is the show for you.

Police misconduct records show that officers who are caught lying may not get disciplined, but lawmakers are trying to change that. In other news, the San Diego city council's environment committee unanimously approved a new policy for top priorities in the Climate Action Implementation Plan. Plus, we have some weekend arts events worth checking out.

Thomas and his friends from the Isle of Sodor will take over the museum on Saturday, August 19th! Join us from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. for a day all about Thomas the Tank Engine including: - Thomas & Friends scavenger hunt around the museum, with Thomas trains running on our layouts - Arts & Crafts inspired by Thomas - An Isle of Sodor display - Live music sessions, courtesy of Songbirds Music! Thomas Family Day is included in museum admission, and kids 12 and under get in free! Please Note: There is no full-size, rideable train at this event For more information visit: sdmrm.org Stay Connected on Facebook

Media Arts Center San Diego (MACSD) In partnership with University of California San Diego (UCSD) will offer Free workshops for Beat Making, composing, and podcast classes at the City Heights Idea Lab starting in July. Sessions Session 1: July 11 to August 3 Session 2: August 8 to August 31 Session 3: September 5 to September 28 The Beat Making class will have a stipend of $300 per session and film composing will have a stipend of $150. That means that students are paid to participate as long as they meet minimum attendance requirements. Please see the fliers for other workshops: Film Composing: https://forms.gle/dghTQw4HHXK8XDZm9 Podcasting: https://forms.gle/K97MDAifJSxwnhx7A For more information visit: mediaartscenter.org

A familiar rap character, the Cali hustler cruising in a low-rider, has faded in the 21st century. On new albums by G Perico, Mozzy and Gangrene, that figure is alive and well, living in the margins.

The comic, actor and filmmaker came to the U.S. from El Salvador in his 20s. "This movie deals with the problem of immigration, but I think of it as a very silly, happy and joyful movie," he says.

The number of people of both Latino and Asian American or Pacific Islander heritage has more than doubled in the last 20 years yet it remains an often ignored demographic, according to a new analysis.

Do you have a creative 5-11 year old? Get them out of the house this summer with this fun outdoor Art+Theater day camp! Kids will spend their days making original art, singing, dancing and preparing a final theatrical performance for their friends and family! We welcome kids of all abilities and levels! Follow Westminster Presbyterian Church on Facebook!