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Curated by Beth Smith, Oceanside Museum of Art's latest exhibition, "Storyteller," showcases the work of San Diego sculptor James E. Watts. Watts' work is immensely character-driven and inspired by beloved and monstrous characters in literature and pop culture. His figurative sculptures are eye-stopping and abstract, and his panel or flat works — generally constructed from reclaimed wood and tin — are jam packed with intricate details. Opens Apr. 2 and is on view through Jul. 17, 2022. About the artist: James E. Watts thinks of his studio as a sanctuary. He named it The James Watts Institute for Artistic Behavior. Located at street level in the Gaslamp Quarter of San Diego, he welcomes people who walk by and pause to look in the window. Watts’s sculpture is often inspired by classic literature such as The Hunchback of Notre Dame and Don Quixote. Characters from books are transformed as Watts carves, hammers, fastens, and bolts pieces of salvage and scrap metal. He is known for repurposing metal lunch boxes, cookie tins, and assorted metal ephemera. Curated by Beth Smith, this exhibition sees Watts’s personality in every figure, a light-hearted mix of humor and social commentary. Read more at the OMA website here. Related links: OMA visiting information and hours OMA on Instagram OMA on Facebook James E. Watts on Instagram

Oolong Gallery welcomes two artists to town with side-by-side solo exhibitions. Austrian abstract painter Markus Bacher will display large scale works that are vaguely figurative, vaguely landscape rendered in textured, muted tones periodically splashed with saturated yellows and other vivid hues. Claire Chambless, a recent Cal Arts MFA grad, will display a collection of striking sculptures. Her work often features curved and looped antler-like works adorned with jewels or beading. —From KPBS weekend arts preview by Julia Dixon Evans, KPBS. From the gallery: Oolong Gallery is honored to present a painting & sculpture exhibition featuring Austrian contemporary master, Markus Bacher, and rising star sculptor Claire Chambless of CalArts. The opening reception is Saturday, February 25 from 6-9 p.m. The artists will be present. Both exhibitions will be on view through March 31. Please contact the gallery for an exclusive preview by appointment: info@oolongallery.com Visit: https://oolongallery.com/ Related links: Oolong Art Gallery on Instagram

Long-time San Diego arts advocate Felicia Shaw becomes the first executive director for the San Diego Regional Arts and Culture Coalition.

Produced by Bungalow Media + Entertainment for CNN Films and HBO Max, in association with Rolling Stone Films, and directed by Lisa Cortés, the film tells the story of the black queer origins of rock n’ roll. It explodes the whitewashed canon of American pop music to reveal the innovator – the originator – Richard Penniman. Through a wealth of archive and performance that brings us into Richard’s complicated inner world, the film unspools the icon’s life story with all its switchbacks and contradictions. In interviews with family, musicians and cutting edge black and queer scholars, the film reveals how Richard created an art form for ultimate self-expression, yet what he gave to the world he was never able to give to himself. Digital Gym Cinema on Facebook / Instagram

Sometimes health care means being able to go out and watch a wrestling match, according to Dr. Clarissa Kripke. She's pioneering a new kind of care for people with disabilities.

While the UC and Cal State systems received more money in 2023, they still face financial challenges. And they also must address labor strife.

Promises2Kids, a nonprofit organization dedicated to creating a brighter future for the 3,000 current and former foster youth in San Diego County, is holding its 3rd Annual Holiday Wine Auction on December 3, 2022 from 3 to 4 p.m. The holiday season brings a time for giving and giving back. This year’s virtual event will allow attendees to bid on affordable to rare collectible bottles of wine from the comfort of their home. There will be opportunities to bid on bold reds, smooth whites, and champagnes during a certified sommelier-guided live auction. Proceeds from the event will benefit the 3,000 current and former foster youth in San Diego County. To register and learn more about how to support Promises2Kids holiday season, visit here! Stay Social! Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

It's prom season, and tickets aren't cheap. But Oceanside’s police department surprised a couple of high school students by covering the costs.

The Instagram influencer known as Kazanova built an audience of 440,000 followers with positive videos to lift spirits in Gaza. Most of his family was killed in an Israeli hostage rescue operation.

Tricia Romano's The Freaks Came Out To Write chronicles the passion and talent that made a great American newspaper — and the forces that killed it.