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Attention all poetry lovers and supporters of education! You are invited to a live spoken word concert on May 7, 2023, at 2 p.m. at the Logan Library. This event is in support of the students of Street of Dreams, a non-profit organization dedicated to providing educational and pro bono legal support to teen mothers in urban San Diego who are at a high risk of homelessness and incarceration due to the generational effects of poverty and addiction. The incredible young women of Street of Dreams have persevered through unimaginable obstacles to complete the Street of Dreams program, graduate from high school, and enroll in college, becoming the first college attendees in their families. By attending this concert, you can help ensure that Street of Dreams can continue to provide the educational support and resources necessary for these amazing students to succeed. Come join us for an afternoon of breathtaking spoken word performances by talented local artists, while also making a difference in the lives of these inspiring students. Don't miss this opportunity to support education and the arts in our community. Mark your calendars for May 7, 2023 at 2pm, and we'll see you at the Logan Library in San Diego for an unforgettable event! You can also donate to the cause here. RSVP and learn more about the event here.

San Diego Humane Society is reducing adoption fees for dogs, cats, kittens and small pets during a nationwide campaign to “Clear the Shelters” in partnership with NBC Universal and Telemundo. From Aug. 2-31, you can adopt a dog, cat or kitten for $20 or a small pet for $5 at any of San Diego Humane Society’s campuses in El Cajon, Escondido, Oceanside and San Diego. Follow us on social media to find out about a special event tied to Clear the Shelters on Aug. 27! Click here to view available pets!

Classical Academy High School Presents "Guys and Dolls! The Broadway Musical" at the California Center for the Arts, Escondido from March 30 - April 2, 2023. Set in Damon Runyon's mythical New York City, "Guys and Dolls" is an oddball romantic comedy. Gambler, Nathan Detroit, tries to find the cash to set up the biggest craps game in town while the authorities breathe down his neck; meanwhile, his girlfriend and nightclub performer, Adelaide, laments that they've been engaged for 14 years. Nathan turns to fellow gambler, Sky Masterson, for the dough, and Sky ends up chasing the straight-laced missionary, Sarah Brown, as a result. Considered by many to be the perfect musical comedy since it opened in 1950, "Guys and Dolls" takes us from the heart of Times Square to the cafes of Havana, Cuba, and even into the sewers of New York City, but eventually everyone ends up right where they belong. Purchase tickets at www.cahsplay.com until March 26, after which they can be purchased at the CCAE theater box office. Showtimes are Thursday, March 30 at 7 p.m., Friday, March 31 at 4 p.m. and 7 p.m., Saturday, April 1st at 2 p.m. & 7 p.m., and Sunday, April 2 at 2 p.m. Adult tickets are $22, Students are $19. The California Center for the Arts is located at 340 N. Escondido Blvd, in Escondido.

From the artist: “Sky To A Machine” is the original text I typed into the prompt of a visual AI tool just to see how it would render back images to me. The initial results were exciting and so I spent another hour refining the prompt with additional modifiers until I reached a composition I wanted to paint. Is AI a valid tool for use in exploring artistic expression as I just described or has it somehow corrupted my creativity? The AI debate regarding the art-making process has been very loud with artists posting "NO AI" across social media and lobbying platforms and galleries to remove AI-generated "works". One of the biggest concerns is that the use of AI in art may lead to a dehumanization of the creative process and the concept of “artist”. As an oil & acrylic painter, I do not feel that AI is a substitute for my human creativity. Instead, I find it to be a powerful tool that can be used to augment and enhance my creativity. By leveraging the power of machine learning algorithms to generate new source material, I have been able to create works of art in a more efficient manner than my previous tools of internet image searching and Photoshop editing. My painting process itself is not changed and during the evolution of transforming the source material into a painting my own interpretation ultimately becomes the final work produced. In this show, you will find experimental compositions from keywords such as "sky to a machine", "robot riot protests", "visual kei punk portraits", tyrannosaurus rex visual shock", and "walls Mexico border". All in the quest to tell stories about our modern condition as we navigate the digital age. Related events: Opening reception: 5-7 p.m. Mar. 4, 2023 Artist talk: 1-3 p.m. March 5, 2023 Related links: BFree Studio on Instagram Adrian Huth on Instagram

Beginning in the 1940s, the Ken Cinema brought foreign and independent films to San Diego. But the single-screen landmark has been vacant for the past two years and has just been sold.

Confident Lines In A Strange Sky is an inaugural classical music concert featuring four world-class composers and 13 renowned musicians performing nine compositions that spotlight historically overshadowed instruments. Instruments find a new confidence with the bassoon on electric guitar pedals, the English horn in a forceful new role and the viola usurping the place of dominance typically occupied by the violin. The program features the concert debut of three film scores, the first performance in over 20 years of Ribbons of Thought, and the combination of respected classical music tropes that highlight solos by instruments that typically act in a more supporting role. A reception and art exhibition featuring mixed media assemblage sculptures by Andrea Overturf will begin at 6 p.m. with the concert to follow at 7 p.m. Note: this event will also be livestreamed. Details here. Enter a code at checkout to receive the video link.

January 21st! San Diego, choose your date! Dive into a Magic world of Epoxy Resin Art. Create a unique ocean themed table tray even if you never made any art in your life, using our step by step guidance. And even skilled artists can learn something new. Epoxy Resin Art has become increasingly popular during the past years. You can do it to no matter what skills or experience you have. Dive with us into the world of magic Epoxy Resin Art. Learn all the secrets of how to create a perfect ocean wave and get inspired by Pacific Ocean. The Ocean tray that you create will become a beautiful centerpiece of your home, your own mini Ocean. Even if you don’t have any artistic skills or even maybe never created any art in your life, you can create a real masterpiece using our step by step guidance. And skilled artists can learn something new too. Learn secrets and main techniques of working with Epoxy and create your own serving Ocean tray. The workshop will cover the following topics: - Introduction to Resin Art - Safety rules and PPE - Mixing techniques - Working with mica powders, paints, inks and tints. - Creating ocean and waves using Epoxy Resin – Finishing the tray. Waiting for the tray to set so you can take it home. Table tray with folding legs is included with general admission. You can also bring your own project: lazy susan, tabletop, tray or anything else. (Includes project up to 220 square inches (14 oz of epoxy will be provided) If your project is larger, additional epoxy is $3 per 1 oz.) Features: - All materials are provided: tray, epoxy resin, micas, paints, ppe, etc. For additional information about the event and to purchase tickets, please visit here. Stay Connected on Social Media! Facebook & Instagram

STEM careers are still lagging when it comes to hiring women of color.

No, there's not a new petting zoo in town. From North County to South County, San Diegans may have noticed herds of goats in open spaces. But these goats are actually working to help keep people safe from fires.

Ben Harper is a 3-Time Grammy Winner. He will preform solo, up close and personal. We are honored to have him headline our Concert of Hope. Whitney Shay will open the concert. She has won 5 San Diego Music Awards including Artist of the Year. This will be an amazing evening of music and help homeless youth get off the streets in San Diego. Be an ANGEL for homeless youth and please join us. Doors of Change is a 501-C-3 Organization that has helped over 2600 homeless youth get off the streets and into safe housing since 2001. Many of these youth become self-sufficient as a result. Our Homeless Youth Advocacy program develops trust very quickly with youth. Once trust is established, homeless youth ask for help. We help the most vulnerable youth, the transitional age youth (TAY) ages 17 to 25. Most are homeless because they come from such dysfunctional families, it is safer to live on the streets or if they are LGBTQ+ and come out, their parents kick them out of their home. Since COVID-19, we have broken records for the past 3 years in placing youth in safe housing. In 2022 we shattered the record by 188 youth, placing 349 youth in safe housing in San Diego. 100% of your tickets sales will go to help homeless youth because our amazing corporate Angels have underwritten all the costs of the concert. Any donation or ticket sale with be Matched dollar per dollar and doubled by the J.D. Bud and Vonda Webb Foundation. You will hear from ex homeless youth Justine’s amazing “Rocky Story” of living on the streets from 12 to 15 years old and graduating from LAW SCHOOL in March 2023. For Sponsorships: Contact Jeffrey Sitcov at 760-505-7077. Connect with Ben Harper on Social Media! Facebook | Instagram | Twitter